The launch of the DeCenter Foundation by IPTP Networks and MCB Ventures introduces a groundbreaking decentralized AI Cloud initiative designed to transform the landscape of AI infrastructure. This innovative platform, built on Hybrid RWA Data Centers and DePIN Edge Infrastructure, aims to address the challenges of cost, scalability, and data ethics prevalent in current AI compute models. By emphasizing transparency, sustainability, and community-driven values, the DeCenter Foundation seeks to democratize AI access and enhance performance through a network of AI-focused data centers primarily in Asia. This initiative leverages blockchain technology, underscoring a shift towards a more equitable and efficient AI ecosystem that meets the rising demands of the AI compute market, projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2026.

Elsewhere in the market, Nebius Group (NasdaqGS:NBIS) was a standout up 17.3% and ending the day at $51.95. In the meantime, Jingbo Technology (OTCPK:SVMB) softened, down 43.5% to end trading at $5.11.

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• Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL) closed at $181.56 up 0.8%. Alphabet is presenting at the IAB Measurement Leadership Summit in New York on Wednesday.
• Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) finished flat at, $503.02, close to the 52-week high. This week, Microsoft expanded its collaboration with Omega Healthcare to enhance AI capabilities in revenue cycle management using Azure AI.
• Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL) finished trading at $208.62 down 1.2%.

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• "IPTP Networks and MCB Ventures Launch DeCenter Foundation – Pioneering the Next Generation of Decentralized AI Infrastructure" from DeCenter Foundation on GlobeNewswire (published 11 July 2025)

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