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BlockBeats News, June 1st, according to the NFT trading platform Rarible, Web3 infrastructure and investment firm IMPOSSIBLE has completed the acquisition of the Rarible brand and key platform assets. Rarible stated that the platform has played a significant role in the NFT, digital ownership, and creator economy sectors over the years, serving artists, collectors, developers, and community users. IMPOSSIBLE will take over the related brand and core assets, pledging to continue the development direction of Rarible's existing ecosystem rather than completely reshape the platform. The acquisition also includes Rarible's RaribleX infrastructure business, which provides technology support for building and operating online stores on the blockchain for enterprises and brands. In the future, IMPOSSIBLE will focus on maintaining platform operational stability, continuing to serve artists, creators, collectors, and community users in the NFT space, while advancing product optimization and ecosystem expansion based on the existing foundation. The officials stated that the current focus is to ensure business continuity and community confidence, with new development plans to be gradually announced in the future.

Christian Mueller-Glissmann and others pointed out in their report that global hedge funds’ net leverage has risen from below 70% to above 80% in less than two months. Hedge funds increased their net exposure to information technology by 853 basis points, marking the largest quarterly increase on record. Retail participation and capital inflows into technology-intensive sectors such as semiconductors have soared to cyclical highs, and investors are increasingly using leverage instruments related to "AI trading."

Golden Ten Data reported on June 1 that JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. announced the renewal of the mining operation and management contract for the Kayuan Potash Salt Mine in Laos. The project is for Kayuan's annual 500,000-ton potassium chloride project, located in Thakhek, Khammouane Province, Laos. The contract covers mining and development works in the southern underground mining area. The contract period is from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with an estimated amount of 125 million yuan, subject to the final settlement.