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Samsung is moving to embed stablecoin savings and payments features into Galaxy smartphones through Samsung Wallet. The strategy could reshape digital asset distribution by combining hardware reach, wallet software, and crypto infrastructure investments.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies were little changed even as South Korean equities staged a dramatic rebound led by chipmakers. A Coldcard wallet security flaw and a sharp rotation in Asian stocks did little to move the crypto tape.

Major cryptocurrencies were little changed Thursday as pressure in Asian semiconductor shares began to ease. Bitcoin held near $64,100, ether traded around $1,905 and XRP hovered at $1.07, even as most large tokens remained lower over the week.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies moved higher even as Asian chip stocks suffered a punishing sell-off led by SK Hynix and Samsung. The move suggests crypto’s recent lockstep relationship with AI-linked equities may be weakening, though Federal Reserve policy, inflation data and technology earnings remain key risks.

Nasdaq-100 futures fell as a semiconductor selloff that began on Wall Street moved through Asia and hit U.S. chip shares before the open. Investors are turning to upcoming earnings from Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Apple for evidence that AI spending can support elevated valuations.

AUD/USD retreated to 0.6925 after failing to hold near this week’s 0.6960 high, with traders watching risk sentiment, energy prices and Federal Reserve minutes. Technical traders are focused on a descending channel, a bearish flag-like pattern and the 0.6850 support area.

US equities came under pressure as semiconductor selling intensified and higher crude prices added another headwind for risk appetite. Investors continued to rotate toward healthcare, consumer staples and financials while watching whether weakness in technology spreads to the wider market.

Gold is drawing renewed attention as technology shares show signs of strain and traders reassess where defensive capital can also generate returns. Market participants say the recent pullback may be setting the stage for a bigger move if momentum returns.

Gold is drawing fresh attention as technology stocks show strain and investors reassess where the next major wealth-creation trade may emerge. Market participants say the recent pullback may be less a sign of weakness than a reset before another potential leg higher.