According to @ReutersBiz, SoftBank will lay off nearly 20% of its Vision Fund team globally and redirect resources to Masayoshi Son’s large-scale artificial intelligence investments in the United States, based on a memo seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the plan, source: Reuters. For traders, the Reuters-reported pivot signals near-term restructuring risk at SoftBank’s investment arm and a heavier capital allocation toward US AI deal flow, warranting monitoring of SoftBank-related equities and private-market activity for shifts in exposure and liquidity, source: Reuters. Crypto market participants may track AI-linked narratives for sentiment shifts tied to this increased focus on US AI investments reported by Reuters, with attention to momentum around AI themes following the announcement, source: Reuters.

According to StockMKTNewz, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has proposed the creation of a joint United States and Japan sovereign wealth fund focused on large-scale investments in technology and infrastructure, as reported by the Financial Times. This potential fund could significantly increase capital flow into emerging tech sectors, including blockchain and digital assets, which may impact global cryptocurrency markets by increasing institutional investment and fostering innovation in digital infrastructure. Traders should monitor developments, as increased funding in tech and infrastructure often correlates with heightened interest and growth in related crypto and Web3 projects. Source: StockMKTNewz (Twitter), Financial Times.