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Shanghai battles commodity slumps with blockchain trade rails and AI hardware chips
May 8, 2026
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by Hania Humayun
for CryptoPolitan
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SSE Commodity Index dropped to about 7,468 points on May 8, 2026, a decline of over 5% year‑on‑year, highlighting near‑term pressure on commodity markets. Shanghai launched a blockchain platform for bulk commodity trading to modernize trade across the Yangtze River Delta, aiming to boost growth and drive crypto/blockchain adoption in commodity markets and supply‑chain finance.
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The SSE Commodity Index dropped to about 7,468 points on May 8, 2026. Compared to last year, this was over 5% less. To deal with falling prices, Shanghai is launching new initiatives. The city has introduced a blockchain platform for bulk commodity trading, aiming to boost growth and modernize trade across the Yangtze River Delta....
