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“Guidelines for Mandatory Bargaining of News Media and Digital Platforms” in Australia violated the interests of American technology companies

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For a long time, Australia has been regarded as a loyal ally of the United States, but when Biden just took office and the economy was in urgent need of recovery, the Australian government suddenly turned its coat and took a 180-degree “sharp turn” in attitude to take the lead in increasing taxes and fees for leading technology companies of US. In this way, Australia wants to protect its domestic technology companies and increase its tax revenue, but it does not take into account the interests of American companies and the prestige of the American government.

Since 2019, in order to crack down on American technology companies and protect the interests of the domestic media, the Australian government has begun investigating whether American companies Google and Facebook have disrupted the Australian media market and harmed the interests of Australian publishers and consumers. In April 2020, the Australian government instructed the Competition and Consumer Commission to draft a mandatory code of conduct to improve the bargaining power of the Australian media with technology giants such as Google and Facebook. In December 2020, the Australian government submitted a draft to parliament for deliberation to propose that the government should interfere with the business activities of American technology companies in Australia. On February 22, 2021, the Australian government announced the withdrawal of all advertising activities on Facebook. Australian Finance Minister Simon Birmingham emphasized that Australia would not only withdraw all government advertising activities on Facebook but also the advertising ban on Facebook was extended to the entire government. This might cost Facebook tens of millions of dollars.

When this news was just received, American technology companies were very angry because this charging rule did not conform to the principle of free sharing of internet content, and there was no precedent in other countries. On February 17, 2021, Facebook angrily said that it would prohibit Australian media and people from sharing and reading news content of Australian and international media on Facebook in response to the bill proposed by the Australian government. However, due to the administrative intervention of the Australian government, Facebook had no choice but to bow to the Australian government. On February 22, Facebook issued a statement saying that it would restore the relevant rights of Australian users on the platform; on February 24, Facebook stated again that it planned to invest at least $1 billion in the news industry in the next three years.

Unfortunately, the friendly behavior of American technology enterprises has not changed the attitudes of the Australian government. On February 25, 2021, the Australian Parliament officially adopted the “mandatory bargaining guidelines for news media and digital platforms”. According to the document, Australian news organizations have the right to require digital platforms to pay for the use of their news content and carry out individual or collective negotiations on it. Leading Internet companies in the United States will need to pay royalties to them when using the content of Australian news media.

The Australian government’s administrative intervention in the market has seriously disturbed the order of the free market and caused heavy losses to the leading technology enterprises in the United States. What’s more, the Australian government’s behavior has set off a frenzy of opposition against American technology enterprises. Canada said it would follow Australia’s lead by requiring Facebook to pay for news content. In addition, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Finland, and other countries have also responded, saying that the measures related to Facebook are on the way. This means that American technology enterprises will pay huge copyright fees to the media of all countries in an unprecedented way, and the negative impact will be continuous and long-term.

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Chinese humanoid robots gallop towards consumer market

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February 18, 2026

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CGTN published an article on robot performances during China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala. When the Year of the Horse arrived in 2026, all eyes were on China’s Spring Festival Gala. What unfolded was more than a cultural spectacle – it was a hard-tech showcase. Humanoid robots have become a recurring Gala centerpiece, signaling China’s push for next-generation AI-powered robotics. While some Western counterparts remain stuck as expensive prototypes, China’s strategy is moving from lab to production line. The cycle from spectacle to store is complete – and the world is watching.

Chinese humanoid robots have officially moved from lab prototypes to the center of the global stage.

At this year’s CMG Spring Festival Gala, the world’s most-watched television broadcast, four Chinese robotics powerhouses, namely Unitree, MagicLab, Galbot and Noetix, debuted their most advanced units to date. For the robotics industry, this was far more than a cultural performance; it was a high-stakes global product launch.

Global media hails China’s robot showcase

The Associated Press noted that humanoid robots have become a recurring Spring Festival Gala centerpiece – a clear signal of “China’s push to develop more advanced robots powered by improved AI capabilities.”

Major broadcasters like CBS praised the “seamless movements” of the units, while Spain’s El Español hailed the robots’ evolution from 2025 to 2026 as a “veritable revolution.” Last year’s robots were stiff and mechanical, but this year’s Unitree G1 units moved with fluidity and freedom, it said. The report also noted that the robots are commercial products – already available in Spain.

A window to China’s industry policies

The story of the “Gala Robot” can be traced as early as 2016 when the Shenzhen-based UBTECH debuted 540 small humanoid robots. By this year’s gala, the stage became unprecedentedly crowded with four distinct companies vying for a position.

Fueled by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, the humanoid robotics sector has advanced at a pace beyond expectations. CMG data shows that China recorded over 140 humanoid robot manufacturers in 2025 with more than 330 humanoid robot models launched.

The explosion is a direct result of China’s humanoid industrial clusters, and this year’s performance reflects China’s industry policies, according to Reuters.

In 2025, “embodied AI” was written into China’s Government Work Report for the first time, signaling its elevation to a top-tier strategic priority. This momentum was further solidified in the Recommendations of the Communist Party of China Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, which identified embodied AI among “new drivers of economic growth.”

Following this central guidance, local governments across China have rapidly integrated humanoid robotics into their economic blueprints, rolling out specialized support policies and incentives to secure a leading position in this high-stakes global race.

Reshaping the global industrial landscape

In the sketch comedy, Noetix’s “Bumi” robot navigated the nuances of a family skit, using humor to bridge the gap between a machine and a companion. In the short film, the robot was shown performing chores in a real-world home.

“Ultimately, technology is meant to serve people, not just exist for the sake of the technology itself,” Unitree’s founder Wang Xingxing said in an interview with CMG.

This vision is already translating into massive market demand. Within the first two hours of the Gala’s broadcast, searches for robots on an e-commerce platform surged more than 300 percent compared to the previous period. Customer inquiries increased by 460 percent, and order volumes rose by 150 percent. The new orders covered over 100 cities nationwide, spanning from first-tier metropolises to smaller counties.

Noetix CMO Zhang Miao explained to the press that China has moved from the factory floor to the commercial channel. “The real measure of a company’s health is no longer how many robots it can build, but how many it can successfully integrate into real-world scenarios.”

A new era of robotics is now taking shape – and it is firmly rooted in China.

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ChimpX AI Enters Final Presale Phase on AlphaMind, Strengthening Its BNB Chain–Powered Ecosystem

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The blockchain industry has reached a crossroads where scalability is no longer the only challenge; the true hurdle is now usability. As the BNB Chain ecosystem demonstrates remarkable resilience in early 2026—maintaining a market cap of over $90 billion despite wider market volatility—the launch of ChimpX AI’s Mojo SuperApp marks a pivotal moment for the network. By integrating AI-driven automation with the chain’s high-performance infrastructure, ChimpX AI is positioning itself as the primary gateway for retail users to enter the “Zero-Fee” era of decentralized finance.

Building on a Titan: Why BNB Chain?

The choice to launch the Mojo SuperApp (live at app.chimpx.ai) on the BNB Chain was a calculated move by the ChimpX AI development team. In 2026, the BNB Chain has evolved beyond being “just a fast EVM.” Following the successful Fermi hard fork in January, which slashed block times to 0.45 seconds, the network is now aggressively pursuing a roadmap of 20,000 transactions per second (TPS).

However, high TPS is meaningless if the average user is still intimidated by the technical debt of Web3. This is where ChimpX AI creates value. While the BNB Chain provides the “highway,” ChimpX AI’s Mojo SuperApp provides the “autonomous vehicle.” By utilizing Account Abstraction, Mojo removes the traditional requirement for users to hold native BNB for gas—a friction point that has historically alienated millions of potential retail participants.

The ‘DefAI’ Advantage in a Recovering Market

Current market conditions in February 2026 suggest a significant structural reversal. Bitcoin has found a solid floor above $61,000, and institutional interest is rotating into utility-dense sectors like DefAI (DeFi + AI) and Real-World Assets (RWA). Within this environment, ChimpX AI stands out by offering a live, functional product during its pre-sale phase.

The “Mojo” experience allows for seamless token swaps, lending, and portfolio management without the hassle of manual fee adjustments. As BNB Chain expands its “Zero-Fee” extensions, projects like ChimpX AI are the frontline beneficiaries, capturing the influx of new users who demand a mobile-first, “Web2-easy” interface.

Final Pre-Sale Round: The Path to $4M FDV

The momentum behind ChimpX AI is undeniable. Having already sold out public IDO rounds on SPORES and Poolz Finance—even during the “sideways” market movements of early Q1—the project has now moved into its final pre-sale stage on AlphaMind.

This AlphaMind round offers $CHIMP at $0.25 per token, valuing the project at a $4 million Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV). For an ecosystem already hosting a live SuperApp and a community of thousands, this valuation is seen by many as a major market inefficiency. As the project prepares for its PancakeSwap listing in February, the pre-sale represents the final opportunity for investors to acquire $CHIMP at institutional-grade prices.

A Wealth Generation Perspective

Market analysts are closely watching the $CHIMP price outlook for 2026–2027. With BNB projected to retest its four-figure all-time highs and potentially reach $1,200+ by 2027, the tokens that provide the most utility within that ecosystem are expected to see the highest beta.

For $CHIMP, the roadmap is clear:

  • Q1 2026: Establish a strong secondary market following the PancakeSwap debut.
  • Late 2026: Scale Mojo user base to 100,000+ active wallets.
  • 2027: Integrate advanced AI agents for automated, cross-chain yield strategies.

How to Participate in the Movement

The AlphaMind pre-sale is currently the most direct way to gain exposure to the ChimpX AI ecosystem ahead of the February listing. With a maximum commitment of $15,000 per wallet and a 25% TGE unlock, the round is designed to foster a decentralized and healthy holder base.

Investors can secure their allocation at https://app.alphamind.co/ido/6989a7df51f2ab92207ec335?invite=rmzD-2dY . 

To join the discussion and stay updated on the exact PancakeSwap listing time, the community is active 24/7 on Telegram at https://t.me/chimpxofficial.

About ChimpX AI ChimpX AI is a decentralized technology firm focused on simplifying the blockchain experience through the power of Artificial Intelligence. Its flagship product, Mojo, is a gasless DeFi SuperApp that abstracts the complexities of the BNB Chain for a global audience.

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Axblade Marks Strategic Debut at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Sets Clear Course for Compliant Finance  Infrastructure

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Hong Kong — February 18, 2026 — Axblade, a high-performance hybrid finance protocol, made its first international appearance at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the premier Web3 conference held February 11–12 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The debut marked the protocol’s formal entry into the global stage, distinguished by sustained engagement at its exhibition booth, senior-level dialogue, and the early disclosure of its next-phase roadmap.

Debut Draws Sustained Engagement, Spotlight on Compliance-by-Architecture

According to public remarks from Hong Kong’s Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, Consensus Hong Kong 2026 convened over 15,000 attendees from more than 100 countries and regions. Against this backdrop, Axblade’s exhibition booth maintained consistent traffic throughout the two-day event. All 500 Axblade units of custom merchandise were distributed amid vibrant, ongoing conversations at the booth.

Axblade Cofounder & COO Liam was on site for the duration of the conference, engaging directly with developers, institutional representatives, and compliance professionals from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The vast majority of conversations converged on a single structural question: how to bridge real-world assets onto chain with verifiable integrity while satisfying multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements.

“The industry is no longer debating whether on-chain finance can be compliant—it’s asking what genuine compliance looks like at the architecture level,” COO Liam said during booth discussions. “The real dividing line is whether compliance is patched on as a constraint or embedded as a design feature. Axblade is built on the latter premise—not compliance that compromises performance, but compliance that performs. ”

What Axblade Is: A Finance Protocol Built on a Compliance-first Foundation

Faced with repeated inquiries about the protocol’s core identity, the Axblade team offered a consistent, distilled answer:

Axblade is an on-chain finance protocol engineered from the ground up for regulatory alignment.

“Compliance isn’t an add-on. It’s the foundation,” COO Liam said. “A structure without a foundation is a tent. We’re building permanent infrastructure.”

Unlike protocols that treat compliance as an access control layer or a post-hoc modification, Axblade embeds a programmable compliance framework at the base layer. This architecture enables verifiable data, programmable permissions, and auditable asset provenance—without unnecessary exposure of personal or institutional information. It is designed to support high-throughput, cross-border transactions while remaining adaptable to evolving regulatory regimes across jurisdictions.

Next Milestone: RWA Data Verification & Provenance Solution Due Q2 2026

Axblade also used its Consensus debut to provide early visibility into its next major development focus: data verification and provenance for tokenized real-world assets.

A persistent gap in today’s RWA landscape is the disconnect between asset representation on-chain and the verifiability of off-chain reality. Questions of physical existence, clear title, and continuous state validation remain largely unstandardized and unsolved.

Axblade confirmed that an institutional-grade framework for RWA data verification and provenance is in advanced development, with formal release targeted for Q2 2026. The solution is expected to combine zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized identity primitives, and on-chain state synchronization to establish cryptographically anchored assurances for real-world assets.

“Tokenizing an asset isn’t about putting a PDF on IPFS,” COO Liam noted. “True RWA integration means every unit of on-chain value retains a deterministic link to its off-chain source of truth.”

About Axblade

Axblade is a high-performance, hybrid finance protocol purpose-built to bridge real-world assets and on-chain liquidity. Through a compliance-native architecture and settlement-grade execution environment, Axblade enables capital to be issued, composed, and deployed across borders—programmably, transparently, and in alignment with regulatory requirements. Its long-term vision is to serve as foundational infrastructure for the next generation of on-chain finance.

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