Tech giants face make-or-break moments as Ripple's CEO almost quit during the SEC fight, SK Hynix scores a massive $26.5 billion listing, and a Chinese AI founder says US export controls are backfiring by pushing China ahead in the race.

July 12, 2026 — 244 words / ~1.6 min

Stories covered:

  1. Zhipu Founder Claims US Export Controls Are Accelerating China's AI Lead
  2. Ripple's CEO Nearly Killed XRP and Walked Away During SEC Battle
  3. SK Hynix Raises $26.5B in Largest Tech Listing Since 2021