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Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Backs Crypto Integration, Opposes CBDC

Abstract: Trump's Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh argues digital assets are already part of U.S. finance, rejects a central bank digital currency, and favors market-led crypto innovation. He disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, inviting questions about independence. Summary: Warsh, Trump's Fed nominee, says digital assets are integral to U.S. finance, rejects a CBDC, and favors market-driven crypto innovation; he disclosed more than $100 million in crypto holdings, raising independence concerns.

ASMPT Projects Strong Q2 as AI Demand Drives Revenue to $540M–$600M

ASMPT lifts Q2 revenue guidance to $540–600m on AI-driven demand; Q1 revenue was $507.9m with record bookings. Growth from TCB and HBM4, photonics, wire/die bonding, and AI-driven SMT demand; SMT segment options under review. ASMPT announced a higher second-quarter revenue outlook of $540 million to $600 million, driven by AI-related semiconductor demand, following first-quarter revenue of $507.9 million and record bookings. Growth is led by Thermo-Compression Bonding tools for logic chips, HBM4 modules, and photonics for data centers, with contributions from wire/die bonding and AI-driven SMT demand. The company reported no material impact from the Iran conflict and is evaluating strategic options for its SMT Solutions Segment to focus on the higher-growth Semiconductor Solutions Segment.

Taiwan stocks hit another record high, driving a surge in active ETFs. What’s the difference between 00403A starting subscriptions and 00981A?

The article explains the actively managed ETFs that have been benefiting from recent enthusiasm in the Taiwan stock market. 00403A is being offered by Uni-President Asset Management from 4/22 to 4/24, with an issue price of 10 yuan. Actively managed ETFs seek excess returns by dynamically adjusting holdings through a fund manager, and are especially suitable for markets led by semiconductors and technology. 00403A uses a “core and enhanced” strategy: it takes the top 50 stocks by market cap as the core, adds stocks ranked 51–200, caps any single holding at 30%, and charges a fee rate of 1.0–1.2%. The planned portfolio is expected to focus on leading stocks such as TSMC. Compared with the same-family 00981A, 00981A has a more aggressive style and targets high growth; 00403A is more steady, based on large-cap stocks, and is suitable for investors with a moderate risk tolerance.

Minor International Plans $1B Reit Listing on Singapore Exchange Before End-2026

Gate News message, April 22 — Thailand's largest hospitality group, Minor International, is seeking to list a real estate investment trust (Reit) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) before the end of 2026 to fund the development of branded residences. The Reit will be seeded with 14 hotels—12 in

Soluna expands capacity fourfold through its partnership with Blockware; West Texas wind power increases the Bitcoin mining facility’s capacity to exceed 17 megawatts

Bitcoin mining and AI compute company Soluna Holdings (Nasdaq: SLNH) announced on April 21 that it has signed its fourth expansion agreement with Blockware. The company added 3.3 megawatts of installed capacity to Blockware’s Dorothy 1B wind-powered data center project in West Texas, bringing Blockware’s total capacity across all Soluna sites to over 17 megawatts.

SpaceX IPO Warning: Elon Musk’s Space AI Data Center Business Viability Is in Doubt

According to a Reuters report on April 22, in a draft of its S-1 registration statement to be filed soon, SpaceX issued a warning to potential investors, saying that its plans to develop space-based AI data centers and to industrialize the Moon and interplanetary space are “still in an early stage, involve significant technical complexity and unproven technology, and may not achieve commercial viability,” sharply contrasting with the optimistic attitude its CEO, Musk, has publicly expressed this year.