South Korea's credit rating agency forecasts that by 2026, the Korean economy will show a slow recovery supported by a favorable semiconductor cycle and expansionary fiscal policies. However, it also points out that addressing the structural issues caused by widening gaps between industries remains an unresolved challenge. At the online "2026 Industry Outlook" briefing held on the 7th, Korea Credit Rating Analysis stated that despite good export performance last year, economic growth remained at a low level of around 1.0% due to shrinking private consumption and sluggish construction industry conditions. However, thanks to increased global semiconductor demand, domestic demand recovery, and expanded government fiscal spending this year, the agency is optimistic about the economic outlook, expecting the growth rate to improve to 1.8%. But Korea Credit Rating is concerned that this recovery is likely to be uneven across different industries. The agency stated that sectors such as semiconductors, shipbuilding, and defense are expected to maintain

The Sphere, built with a $2.3 billion investment, hosts a Pudgy Penguins Christmas light show, marking a watershed moment for NFT projects shifting towards the physical economy. (Background: Pudgy Penguins NFT announces collaboration with "Kung Fu Panda"; Pudgy Penguins crosses over into DreamWorks universe) (Additional context: SEC accepts Pudgy Penguins PENGU ETF application: the first Meme coin and NFT hybrid index fund) Table of Contents Lighting up the Sphere on Christmas night, NFT penguins become mainstream IP From JPEG to Toys: Integration of Virtual and Physical Strategies Regulatory Survival: Transformation under the Shadow of Oversight Observation: The Inevitable Shift of Web3 Brands Towards Traditional Markets The Las Vegas landmark Sphere is illuminated by the smile of a pudgy penguin. This week-long event with a budget of 500,000 to

I didn't expect the last post to spark everyone's desire for discussion. In fact, we are essentially talking about the same thing; it's just that everyone describes the values a little differently. Everyone has heard the saying that the gap between people can sometimes be greater than the gap between a person and a dog. However, this saying was born before the current wave of AI. Today I tried to talk about this matter in a quantitative way. The numbers are just off the top of my head, meant to make you smile, so don't take it too seriously. Assuming a primary school student's cognition is 10 points, a PhD is 60 points, a university professor is 75 points, and Einstein is 100 points. The difference between 10 points and 100 points is indeed too much, a full 10x difference, and it's not wrong to say it's the difference between humans and dogs. The cognitive value of AI in 2025 is at least 40 points. Considering that AI is a generalist, while PhDs and professors are generally specialists, AI would realistically be valued at least 80 points.

Kaspa’s price is finally giving its community something to smile about. After months of grinding lower, the KAS price has exploded more than 40% this week and is now trading around $0.06. It is one of the best performers in the market right now, and for a project that has eaten nothing but pain

The U.S. government shutdown was temporarily averted with a short-term funding bill passed on Monday, leading to a brief rebound. However, economic gaps and the potential re-emergence of political risks in January have caused investors to adopt a wait-and-see approach. (Background: The U.S. government is nearing a shutdown! Both parties in the Senate passed a "temporary spending bill," causing Trump coin WLFI to surge 30%) (Additional context: Goldman Sachs predicts the "U.S. government shutdown" will end within two weeks, making the Federal Reserve's December rate cut "more justified"?) The U.S. Senate passed a temporary funding bill on Monday, initially sparking a "relief rally" on Wall Street, but within less than a day, U.S. stocks fluctuated amid declines in AI concept stocks, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunging 2.48%. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on resuming federal agency funding on the afternoon of the 12th (likely early morning tomorrow Taiwan time). If approved smoothly, it will end the government shutdown that has lasted over 40 days since October 1. Shutdown.

Author: Zhang Feng In the bustling world of decentralized finance (DeFi), market makers, or liquidity providers (LPs), play a quiet yet potentially crucial role. The assets they stake form the foundation for all trading, lending, and derivatives activities. However, this role has long been simplified into a passive, homogeneous yield farming tool. Until today, the emergence of the x402 protocol— inspired by the HTTP 402 status code, "Payment Required"—has brought a new perspective. Its benefits go far beyond just pricing and paying for digital services. It has the potential to fundamentally reshape the identity and value capture methods of market makers within the DeFi ecosystem, driving a profound role transformation from passive capital providers to active service builders and key infrastructure operators in the digital economy. 1. x402 Protocol Optimizes On-Chain Payment Paradigm To understand how the x402 protocol transforms the role of market makers,

Ripple has been recovering, and with new regulatory clarity working in its favor, the project is now finally on a promising trajectory. The long-awaited recovery has given traders something to smile about, especially since Ripple continues to make efforts to forge in-depth global payment

Author: Liu Honglin This afternoon, I had a conversation with a blockchain industry fund manager with a government background. There were many topics, but the main point was summed up in one sentence: "The fund has money, but it just can't invest it." This sounds quite heartbreaking. After all, blockchain is a hot topic in the media, with capital markets frequently showcasing financing cases worth hundreds of millions of dollars. However, when it comes to actual investments in the domestic market, especially from industry funds with official backgrounds, the reality is completely different. Investing abroad and issuing tokens is strictly prohibited; this is a red line. As for exchanges and financial licenses, the barriers for capital outflow are even more daunting. What about investing domestically? The result is even more awkward: either it's a consortium chain, or it's an IT outsourcing company with a "blockchain" facade. If you really want to pour money into it, no one has any confidence. In the end, we smiled at each other and reached a consensus: take it one step at a time????. But behind this smile is actually the embarrassment of the entire industry: theoretically, there are many tracks that can be discussed, but in reality,

The era of US dollar sovereignty is now being heavily questioned. There was a time when the dollar would smile, basking in all glory, portraying a dominating stance across the world. Those times have now passed. At present, the dollar has become a prime suspect, a tool of constant weaponization, as

On September 16, the cryptocurrency market continued its volatile pattern, with Bitcoin (BTC) stabilizing around $115,000, while Ethereum (ETH) saw a decline of over 4%, indicating a clear outflow of funds in the short term. Meanwhile, the altcoin zone surged, with SAFFRONFI, SMILE, and MINT leading in gains, driving an increase in short-term trading enthusiasm. Gate will analyze today's market from three aspects: price performance, technical signals, and market sentiment.

Morgan Stanley dollar still smiling remains the firm’s core position right now as the investment bank challenges predictions about the greenback’s demise. Despite an 11% dollar decline in 2025 and widespread Morgan Stanley de-dollarization concerns, analysts actually maintain their “dollar smile”

Crypto history is full of stories that make investors either smile with satisfaction or wince with regret. Everyone remembers the ones who got in early—those who had the foresight to hop on a project before it became a giant. And everyone remembers those who stood on the sidelines, thinking they had

Author: Kermit In the cryptocurrency space over the years, everyone has seen quite a few projects that claim to be the "next hundredfold coin" or a "disruptive DEX." In the later stages, I could only smile and continue to watch the market. However, recently something called QuBit DEX has appeared on my radar. After researching it, several of its characteristics have made me ponder. Guess what? I think this might not be just another short-lived "farm," but a real tough character that wants to play to the end at the table. Why do I say QuBit DEX is different? Because they have understood the endgame. What are most DEXs still struggling with? Lower slippage, faster transactions, and better UI. Yes, these are all important, and Hyperliquid has already proven that "experience is king." But these are just entry tickets, not a moat. When everyone starts copying the homework,

Former UK Chancellor George Osborne pointed out that the regulation of stablecoins in the UK is very slow, warning that London risks losing its digital financial leadership. This highlights the growing rift between the UK Treasury and the Central Bank. (Background: The Bank of England has warned that stablecoins are toxic, emphasizing that currency should revert to centralization through deposit tokenization.) (Additional context: The UK government is rumored to auction 61,000 Bitcoins to save its finances; will this impact the BTC market?) The United States seems to be embarking on a new era of exploration in the encryption field, while the UK cannot afford to smile. Former Chancellor George Osborne stated bluntly that if London continues to delay on stablecoin and encryption regulation, the sprint towards the "next financial explosion" will pass the millennium's financial empire by. Osborne: London missed a crucial moment. Osborne was interviewed by the Financial Times, pointing out that the current Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey have differing attitudes.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The person recommending him this time is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who personally handed a letter of recommendation to the Nobel Committee to Trump. This is not the first time Trump has received a nomination, but the nomination is just the first step in a lengthy and confidential selection process. Netanyahu personally recommended, Trump greeted with a smile. In a recent meeting, Netanyahu expressed to Trump that he has officially submitted a recommendation to the Nobel Committee and handed the recommendation letter to Trump on the spot. This letter aims to recognize Trump's efforts towards peace in the Middle East. Although a nomination does not equal winning, this move undoubtedly once again places Trump in the international media spotlight. Past Nomination Records: From the Korean Peninsula to Middle East Peace This is not the first time Trump has become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

Remember the Shiba Inu emoji with a naughty smile? Once upon a time, Dogecoin was just a joke in the Internet world. But now, it has become the “crypto gold” in the hands of millions of investors around the world. In this wave of “from emojis to millionaires”, XY Miners is becoming a force that

Written by: Pang Tong Stop cursing LaBuBu! You have no idea it's "murdering" your rationality! Have you noticed that recently, everyone around you is talking about a "little elf"? It has a pair of pointy ears, a crooked mouth, and sometimes a little mischievous smile. It is LaBuBu, the hottest trendy toy IP under Pop Mart. From celebrity trendsetters to ordinary white-collar workers, from first-tier cities to small counties, LaBuBu has swept into our lives at an incredible speed, even making countless people "willingly" empty their wallets. Do you think this is just a simple trend carnival? Do you think you're just paying for a "hobby"? Too naive! Today, I will tear off the "cute" exterior of LaBuBu, revealing how it precisely captures your psychology, step by step "murdering" your rationality, making you unknowingly become its "ATM"! This is not alarmism

> Labubu is no longer just a toy; it is more of a 'social coin'. Written by: Pang Tong Stop cursing LaBuBu! You have no idea it's "murdering" your rationality! Have you noticed that recently, everyone around you is talking about a "little spirit"? It has a pair of pointy ears, a crooked mouth, and sometimes a little mischievous smile. It is LaBuBu, the hottest trendy toy IP under Pop Mart. From celebrity trendsetters to ordinary white-collar workers, from first-tier cities to small counties, LaBuBu has swept into our lives at an incredible speed, even making countless people "willingly" empty their wallets. You thought it was just a simple bandwagon? You think you're just paying for a "hobby"? How naïve! Today, I will tear open LaBuBu[

Ethereum investors just got a reason to smile. Price forecasts suggest ETH could climb modestly to around $2,665 by mid-2025. That’s a 2% uptick, which is not bad, but far from thrilling. Meanwhile, another name is making waves for a completely different reason. Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S) isn’t just

A "ugly cute" elf doll was auctioned for a sky-high price of 1.24 million, with celebrities rushing to promote it. Young people are exchanging their iPhones for hidden editions, and Pop Mart's stock price has risen nearly 10 times in a year... Labubu's craziness is reminiscent of the madness of NFTs in 2021. When trendy toys become a financial game, how long can this bubble last? From "Toy" to "Social Currency": The Secret to Labubu's Popularity 1. Rebellious Aesthetics: Emotional Outlets of Generation Z Labubu's sharp teeth, heterochromatic eyes, and charming smile are a subversion of traditional cute aesthetics. Psychological studies show that this sensory paradox of "so ugly it's healing" accurately hits the collective emotions of young people who are "anti-involution" and "socially anxious and laid-back." Just like the "true fragrance law" of stinky tofu, the more bizarre, the more it can become an identity label. 2. Blind Box + Celebrity: Double Addiction Mechanism gambling-like thrill The hidden card probability is as low as 1/144, repurchase.

As the broader crypto market stumbles, Lightchain AI investors have plenty to smile about. With over $20.2 million raised in its ongoing presale and tokens still priced at just $0.007, this rising star is gaining serious traction while others falter. Unlike many projects struggling to hold

The Labubu launched by Pop Mart is evolving into a cultural meme that transcends borders. The recent release of the third generation plush series has triggered a buying frenzy, driving the price of the namesake meme coin to pump. (Background: Musk X renamed to "Kekius Maximus" and changed avatar! Meme coin $KEKIUS skyrocketed to over 66 million USD, while $gork has cooled off with a pullback.) (Supplementary background: In-depth investigation into Trump's financial flow! The Democratic Party names WLF and TRUMP meme coins, with Musk and Sun Yuchen also potentially being implicated.) A Nordic forest spirit, Labubu, with sharp ears and a wickedly charming smile, is sweeping the globe at an astonishing speed, becoming a fashion item and social currency in the eyes of Generation Z, and even an alternative financial tool. Recently, the third generation of Labubu's rubber plush series made a strong debut, leading to a buying frenzy as soon as it went online. From the seconds sold out on domestic e-commerce platforms to the overnight queues at overseas flagship stores.

Age 18 – You’re a freshman. You use your allowance to buy a random crypto. It doubles in three days. You think you’re a genius. Age 20 – Your portfolio doubles again. You skip class, stare at charts, dreaming of being the next Buffett. Then the market crashes. You lose everything. Angry, you delete the app. Age 22 – You graduate, get a job. Not much pay, but enough. You reinstall the app, buy Bitcoin. It goes sideways for a year. You sell. The next day, it pumps. Age 25 – You switch jobs, earn more, study TA, draw trendlines, believe “this time is different.” Then a bear market cuts your portfolio in half. Age 28 – You meet someone on a date. She says it’s great you invest. You smile, but deep down you know your account is still in the red. Age 30 – You get married. Friends ask about your trades. You fake a laugh: “Long-term hold.” Truth is, you’re down 40%. Age 32 – You have a kid. Expenses rise. You go all-in with leverage on a “secret tip.” The next day, the coin gets delisted. It crashes hard. You feel true despair. Age 35 – You wake up. Start dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin. The market recovers. You finally break even, but you no longer cheer or panic. Age 40 – Your kid starts school. You still buy altcoins sometimes, but no longer chase riches. Age 50 – Your kid goes to college. You check your portfolio—it’s just enough. You realize: Freedom isn’t a number on a screen. It’s being free from greed. Crypto? It’s where people spend money to buy hope—but most end up buying lessons.

The DOGE team led by Tesla founder Elon Musk has uncovered multiple instances of wasteful government spending and fraudulent claims in the United States. They've also revealed absurd incidents such as deceased individuals receiving benefits, infants applying for loans, and peace organizations hiding weapons. On May 2nd, a foreign media reporter was invited to witness the DOGE team's internal meeting at 10 PM every week, uncovering the truth behind this "anti-fraud operation." A "receipt upload" regulation causes the $400 million subsidy to immediately drop to zero. Musk pointed out that the U.S. Department of Education, when distributing COVID-19 relief funds in the past, surprisingly did not require any receipts. In this regard, the DOGE team only added one rule: "upload the receipt before disbursing the funds," resulting in the subsidy applications instantly becoming zero. "Even if the receipt is a picture of a puppy, it's fine, but in the end, no one applied." a member of the DOGE team said with a wry smile. Babies, dead people, and people from the future can all borrow.

The spring of one wave of people must be the cold winter of another wave of people. (Summary: El Salvador adopts bitcoin 3 years: ninety percent BTC service providers close, the road to financial inclusion is slow and far away) (Background supplement: Bitcoin ETF net inflow for four consecutive days, institutional layout "smart money" or hidden "bull trap"? On April 23, the news reignited sentiment as Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on China. Investor confidence in risky assets quickly recovered, with BTC quietly rising 7% to return to $94,000. Everything, it seems to be back all night. BTC is one step closer to breaking through the all-time high of $100,000 at the beginning of the year, Twitter is full of expectations for a new bull market, traders in the secondary market are busy chasing the rise and fall, and the market seems to be back to the frenzy of spring in 2021. However, this return of emotions did not

The well-known investment and financial expert Que You-Shang has been investing in TSMC since 2003. In his recent market analysis, he mentioned that TSMC is facing two major "time bombs," including the challenges of establishing factories in the U.S. and the uncertainty of the global trade environment. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about TSMC's long term competitiveness and believes that the current market correction is a "golden rain," suitable for long term investors to enter the market and position themselves. In the interview, he also shared with everyone how to buy with a "smile curve" in a disciplined manner amidst market uncertainties. Should we be worried if TSMC partners with Intel? Teacher Que pointed out that TSMC's software upstream technology is in the United States, although the manufacturing is very strong, but without these software can not be done, similarly, downstream Apple, Huida and other manufacturers are also in the United States, so the United States to card TSMC is too simple, so TSMC has to go. However, the teacher believes that according to the management system of American companies, it does not

Hyundai ( Hyundai Motor Group ) announced on Monday that it will bring steel manufacturing back to onshore production in the United States, with a total investment of approximately $21 billion. Under Trump's call for foreign investment to return to the U.S. to revitalize the economy, another major Asian company has joined the ranks, relocating production back to the U.S. Hyundai will invest $5.8 billion to build a steel mill in Louisiana. At the press conference at the White House announcing Hyundai's investment in the U.S., Trump was seen with a proud smile, and the overall atmosphere was joyful and harmonious. Hyundai invests in Louisiana, expected to revive the local economy. Trump, Hyundai Chairman Chung Eui-sun, and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry jointly announced this approximately 21 billion USD investment plan at a White House press conference on Monday, which includes an investment of 5.8 billion USD in a steel mill in Louisiana, expected to create around

The SEC has approved the listing of BlackRock's iShares BTC ETF (IBIT) Options product on NASDAQ, which will allow BTC to be partially deposited in banks through ETF Options, increasing the synthetic nominal exposure of BTC and enhancing financial utility. The Volatility smile in the spot and futures market has also presented the greatest opportunity for BTC ETF, allowing investors to bet on the pump of Volatility at the same or lower premium. This approval marks the most significant progress that the cryptocurrency market may achieve.

The price of Bitcoin has risen by more than 4% in the last 24 hours, surpassing $60,000. In the crypto market focused on the Fed's interest rate decision, inflation data in the US has supported BTC. Analysts expect BTC to have a strong start to the week. For the end of the September cycle known as the 'curse', BTC needs to close above $60,000 for the month.

Which projects did the trend increase after Bitcoin (BTC) threw over $65K? With Bitcoin's rise momentum, the altcoin's, which went on the attack, made their investors smile. Although most altcoin BTC have been a bit suppressed due to their dominance, some projects have managed to stand out.

Bitcoin (BTC), which stepped into the new week above 64 thousand dollars, excited crypto investors again. Bitcoin, which has been on a rebound trend in recent days, has started to put a smile on the face of cryptocurrency investors. After pricing fall for a while, cryptocurrencies that turned their course upwards

With the rise of Bitcoin (BTC), the Avalanche (AVAX), which has the wind at its back, has exceeded a critical level. The Bitcoin, which reassured altcoin with its recent price movement, made especially Avalanche (AVAX) investors smile. Popular coin, which has been struggling with the $39 band for a few days, finally

At the Istanbul Blockchain Summit 2024, Altcointurk co-founder Volkan Korkmaz and Respect Trade co-founder Gün Bey, who are event hosts, were guests of Coinkolik. Emphasizing that the event appeals to a wide audience, Volkan Korkmaz said that they pay special attention to the selection of panels and topics

Altcoins, which came to life with Bitcoin (BTC) jumping above $43,000, made crypto investors smile. The leader of cryptocurrencies, which has been in a downward trend for a few days due to the announcement of the Fed interest rate decision and the transfer of large BTC, then stepped on the gas and the market

Ripple (XRP), which has an incredible investor base globally, has managed to put a smile on faces with its latest rise. The XRP, which holds a large investor base not only in Turkey but also globally, has been silent for a while. Compared to the major coins, the XRP that are in the background are expected at the end

Author: TraderS; Source: Author’s Twitter @Trader\_S18 In fact, there really aren’t any out-of-the-circle events to talk about at this conference. If there was something really influential, would it be that JJ and some artists attended an in-circle event together on the last day, triggering a ferment of public opinion among the fan circles within the wall? Hahaha, I’m going too far. It’s meaningful to share my experiences in Deep Bear to provide you with some different perspectives and references. Let’s go back to the conference. In fact, I was too lazy to go to so many events in previous years. This year, I chose some representative ones and went for a walk. I picked up some small gifts, looked at the design and workmanship materials, and saw if the organizer was willing to do it. Spend money. Of course, what I want to do more is to get a feel for the industry and see how people in different niches work and live. If I could describe this conference in one word, it would be poor. If you use two words to describe it, it’s tasteless. If you use three words to describe it, it’s Xiao Xiao...

Author: Spartan Labs; Translation: Jinse Finance 0xxz On June 26, ETHGlobal Waterloo 2023 selected 11 finalists out of more than 160 projects submitted. The 11 projects are AquaNet, Smarter Contract, Fukuro, Roll a Mate, Piggybank 6551 NFT, Smile DAO, a(i)udit, Tokenbound Titans, zBay, Token Rescue Buddy, and Copix. The well-known encryption VC Spartan Labs said that in addition to projects targeting better user experience in the encryption field, many new trends have also been observed, the most obvious being: 1. ERC-6551: Token...

Ten years ago, at this time in 2013, "Internet thinking" became popular in China. I have not seriously studied the ins and outs of this matter, but in my impression, the launch of the "Luo Ji Thinking" video column at the end of 2012, and the explosion of Xiaomi mobile phones at about the same time, should have played an important role in promoting the popularity of "Internet thinking" . Although Chinese people began to surf the Internet in the late 1990s, the establishment of universal values and beliefs in the Internet was after the success of the mobile Internet and "Internet thinking" became prominent. The other side of the explosion of "Internet thinking" is annoyance and frustration. Many people should still remember Ma Yun's famous "invisible, despised, incomprehensible, and too late" theory. In fact, the success of the Internet is a promise fulfilled in advance. As early as the end of the 1990s, people predicted the Internet revolution and clearly described the blueprint of the Internet digital economy, like Fan Li...

In my opinion, the underlying value logic of the blockchain is extremely clear and solid, and has long been tested in practice, and the problems that hinder its success have also been identified and are being resolved one by one.

I believe that the blockchain will not take too long to see the light. What we need to do now is to persevere and cross the canyon area of the cognitive smile curve.