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Odaily reports: Alphabet says demand for its cloud services is growing rapidly, as reflected in the increase in its "backlog" (i.e., cloud service contracts not yet fulfilled). However, more than one-third of that quarterly growth came from a joint venture in which the company holds a stake. This disclosure appeared in a quarterly filing submitted on Thursday. The filing outlines the AI-related risks Alphabet faces, which extend beyond what the company discussed on its earnings call the previous day. In addition to the more than $1 trillion in purchase commitments, future lease payments, and other obligations disclosed by the chief financial officer on the investor call, the filing also lists approximately $98.5 billion in contingent commitments—obligations the company may need to assume under certain conditions. That amount is up about $23 billion from the previous quarter. These commitments include guaranteeing data center lease payments, supporting partners in procuring power equipment, and, under specific circumstances, potentially repurchasing AI chip systems from customers. (Bloomberg)
According to Odaily, data from MSX.COM shows that Strategy (MSTR)'s stock price has fallen below $94, possibly impacted by news that MSCI is considering removing bitcoin treasury companies from its index system.Analysts believe that if MSCI ultimately decides to exclude bitcoin treasury companies from its indices, it could lead to selling pressure from index funds on related companies and affect their capital market valuation logic.Supporters, however, argue that companies like Strategy have formed a unique balance sheet model by holding bitcoin, integrating digital assets into the traditional financial system, and that these companies still possess long-term investment value. The community is currently calling on MSCI to retain Strategy (MSTR)'s eligibility in the relevant indices.
: Japanese yen stablecoin operator JPYC Inc. has announced an extension of its Series B funding round, bringing total funding to approximately 6 billion yen, or roughly $38 million. The latest investment includes approximately 1 billion yen (about $6.3 million) from Tokyo-listed logistics company AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings. Core business: operating JPYC, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Japanese yen. JPYC launched the stablecoin in October 2025 and became the first digital currency to be registered as an official electronic payment instrument under Japan's revised Payment Services Act. Each JPYC is backed by yen bank deposits and Japanese government bonds, and holders can redeem them for regular yen on demand. AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings plans to use JPYC to pay approximately 2,300 business partners and independent contractors for transportation work and outsourced services, primarily covering truck drivers and subcontractors. The company is also developing a dedicated wallet application and plans to link payments with delivery confirmation records, potentially executed through GPS tracking or smart contracts.