Huawei and Apple have both rolled out new foldable phones since September, and the launch cycle is reshaping demand for flexible printed circuits, or FPCs, across the handset supply chain. The biggest change is not only in unit usage, but also in specifications and value per device. Traditional flagship slab phones generally use 10 to 15 FPCs, while one forecast cited in the report says Apple’s iPhone Duo could require more than 50 due to its hinge and dual-screen structure, with tri-fold models potentially using even more. A report from Counterpoint published in September projects global foldable smartphone shipments will rise 24% year over year in 2026, and says cumulative shipments will top 100 million units by the end of this year. Interviewees cited by CLS said leading suppliers including Avary Holding and Hongxin Electronics are already shipping FPC products into mainstream foldables, while gross margins in those businesses improved in the first half. The report also says the bottleneck has shifted from simply making boards that can bend to ensuring performance does not drift after long-term bending, especially under tight bend radii and harsh temperature or humidity conditions. Higher-end ultra-thin multilayer FPC production is raising technical barriers and pushing orders toward large manufacturers. Industry participants quoted in the piece say those process capabilities are starting to extend beyond foldables, with AI glasses viewed as the most certain new hardware direction over the next 12 months.

After Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a low-security Texas prison, Polymarket traders placed heavy bets on her pardon, deals, and Trump accusations, totaling $1.69 million.

Charlie Shrem, co-founder of the defunct Bitcoin exchange BitInstant, has been released from Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp after serving 24 months for aiding unlicensed money transmission linked to Silk Road. In a heartfelt blog post, he expressed gratitude to hundreds of supporters and outlined plans to return to normal life and explore new projects.

Charlie Shrem, co-founder of BitInstant, has been released from Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp. In a blog post, he thanked supporters for their letters and gifts, and expressed excitement about returning to normal life and pursuing new ventures. He was sentenced to 24 months for aiding Silk Road money laundering.

A resurfaced U.S. Faster Payments Council report has renewed market focus on Ripple and Stellar as notable innovators in the G20 payments roadmap, highlighting their potential roles in faster, cheaper and more transparent cross-border transfers.

A resurfaced report from the U.S. Faster Payments Council highlights Ripple and Stellar as leading innovators within the G20's payment framework, emphasizing their roles in achieving faster, cheaper, and more transparent global payments by 2030.

A U.S. Faster Payments Council report highlights Ripple and Stellar as leading innovators in G20 payments, aligning with goals for faster, cheaper, transparent systems by 2030.

A U.S. Faster Payments Council report highlights Ripple and Stellar as leading innovators in the G20's domestic and cross-border payment framework. With goals of faster, cheaper, and more transparent systems by 2030, both networks are positioned to drive real-time settlement and financial inclusion, potentially boosting adoption of XRP and XLM.