Apple's interest in sourcing DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) stems from global memory shortages driven by AI demand, prompting testing of chips for China-market iPhones and MacBooks plus early supply talks. However, CXMT's placement on the Pentagon's 1260H military list and potential Entity List risks create major regulatory hurdles, requiring U.S. government approval that Apple has been lobbying to secure. Traders see limited scope for meaningful 2026 purchases because rules restrict custom designs, prioritize established suppliers like Samsung and Micron, and expose the supply chain to sudden policy shifts under evolving U.S.-China tensions. Upcoming catalysts include any Commerce Department decisions or expanded testing results that could clarify approval timelines.
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$15,026 Vol.
$15,026 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
29% chance
$15,026 Vol.
$15,026 Vol.
Dec 31, 2026
According to the Financial Times, Apple has sought U.S. government approval to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). You can read more about that here: https://www.ft.com/content/d72a25e2-7bde-4aa9-bd8d-0c4f3d6cb2cb?syn-25a6b1a6=1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Apple's interest in sourcing DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) stems from global memory shortages driven by AI demand, prompting testing of chips for China-market iPhones and MacBooks plus early supply talks. However, CXMT's placement on the Pentagon's 1260H military list and potential Entity List risks create major regulatory hurdles, requiring U.S. government approval that Apple has been lobbying to secure. Traders see limited scope for meaningful 2026 purchases because rules restrict custom designs, prioritize established suppliers like Samsung and Micron, and expose the supply chain to sudden policy shifts under evolving U.S.-China tensions. Upcoming catalysts include any Commerce Department decisions or expanded testing results that could clarify approval timelines.
According to the Financial Times, Apple has sought U.S. government approval to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). You can read more about that here: https://www.ft.com/content/d72a25e2-7bde-4aa9-bd8d-0c4f3d6cb2cb?syn-25a6b1a6=1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 30, 2026, 1:20 PM ET
Volume
$15,026End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
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0x65070BE91...According to the Financial Times, Apple has sought U.S. government approval to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). You can read more about that here: https://www.ft.com/content/d72a25e2-7bde-4aa9-bd8d-0c4f3d6cb2cb?syn-25a6b1a6=1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Apple's interest in sourcing DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) stems from global memory shortages driven by AI demand, prompting testing of chips for China-market iPhones and MacBooks plus early supply talks. However, CXMT's placement on the Pentagon's 1260H military list and potential Entity List risks create major regulatory hurdles, requiring U.S. government approval that Apple has been lobbying to secure. Traders see limited scope for meaningful 2026 purchases because rules restrict custom designs, prioritize established suppliers like Samsung and Micron, and expose the supply chain to sudden policy shifts under evolving U.S.-China tensions. Upcoming catalysts include any Commerce Department decisions or expanded testing results that could clarify approval timelines.
According to the Financial Times, Apple has sought U.S. government approval to purchase memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). You can read more about that here: https://www.ft.com/content/d72a25e2-7bde-4aa9-bd8d-0c4f3d6cb2cb?syn-25a6b1a6=1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Apple or an official representative of the company announces that it will use, purchase, or source memory chips from CXMT by December 31, 2026 ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A qualifying announcement made within this market’s timeframe will suffice for a "Yes" resolution regardless of whether or when CXMT subsequently supplies Apple.
This market will also resolve to "Yes" if it is otherwise confirmed that Apple purchased, agreed to purchase, entered into a supply agreement for, or began sourcing any products or components from CXMT by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Apple and/or its official representative; however, a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$15,026End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Jun 30, 2026, 1:20 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Apple's interest in sourcing DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) stems from global memory shortages driven by AI demand, prompting testing of chips for China-market iPhones and MacBooks plus early supply talks. However, CXMT's placement on the Pentagon's 1260H military list and potential Entity List risks create major regulatory hurdles, requiring U.S. government approval that Apple has been lobbying to secure. Traders see limited scope for meaningful 2026 purchases because rules restrict custom designs, prioritize established suppliers like Samsung and Micron, and expose the supply chain to sudden policy shifts under evolving U.S.-China tensions. Upcoming catalysts include any Commerce Department decisions or expanded testing results that could clarify approval timelines.
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