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Chinese EV Giants Face 2026 Reality Check: BYD Soars While Li Auto Stumbles
China's auto market just wrapped up a monster 2025, but the party might be over. After hitting 34.5 million vehicle units shipped (up 10.4% YoY), industry watchers are bracing for a significant cooldown in 2026.
**The 2025 Boom That Masks Coming Headwinds**
Last year, new energy vehicles (NEVs) absolutely dominated, with 16.5 million units sold—a 28% jump from 2024. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) led the charge, climbing 37.6% to 10.6 million units, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) added another 5.8 million. Exports sur

## Metis Makes a Bold Bet on AI: LazAI Launches Its Alpha Mainnet with an All-in-One Solution
The battle for differentiation among Ethereum L2s is intensifying. While many rollups focus on optimizing transaction speed, Metis has taken a different route: positioning itself as a next-generation AI infrastructure. Last December, LazAI —a project incubated by Metis— officially announced the launch of its Alpha mainnet, marking a milestone in Metis's commitment to becoming the preferred L2 for artificial intelligence applications.
**The context: why AI is the next frontier for L2**
The decision is

## Institutional Bitcoin Question: Goldman Sachs Invests Billions - What Does This Mean for BTC?
Recently, there was a report circulating that Goldman Sachs has built a position of approximately $1.7 billion (1.7 billion) in Bitcoin ETFs. For market observers, this sounds like a classic "bullish" trigger, but the reality is more cautious than the hype suggests.
## Beyond the Claims: What Do the Official Data Say?
The distinction between what circulates on social media and what is in official documents is crucial. The mentioned $1.7 billion likely refers to ETF exposure via spot Bitcoin product

Seoul becomes the epicenter of AI and Web3 discussions — Quack AI hosts a groundbreaking summit
On December 22nd in Seoul, a pivotal meeting will take place that could shift the direction of artificial intelligence discussions within decentralized systems. The private Builder Night Seoul Summit will gather prominent figures from the Web3 and AI industries to collaboratively explore practical applications of the technology. This summit serves as a central link between academia and the market reality.
## What sets this meeting apart from other conferences?
Builder Night Seoul Summit is not just

## Digital Skills Gap Gets Real: How Tech Leaders Are Tackling Gender Inequality in Education
The digital divide isn't just about access—it's about who gets to shape the future. According to recent coverage, a major blockchain company's Chief Marketing Officer recently made waves in Cambodia, signaling a broader industry push toward democratizing tech education for underrepresented groups.
The initiative, "Game Changers Coalition," developed in partnership with UNICEF, represents an ambitious bet on youth empowerment through hands-on digital learning. Rather than traditional classroom instruct