This year's performance of chip-related ETFs has been astonishing. From the beginning of the year to the end of September, the global semiconductor index surged by 34%, far exceeding the rise of the US stock market. What is the driving force behind this? One word: AI.
The crazy spending of big tech companies
According to the latest data from Gartner, global AI spending is expected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2025 and is anticipated to exceed $2 trillion by 2026. Where is this huge amount being spent?
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, the four major tech giants, have seen their capital expenditure plans for the fiscal year 2025 surge: rising from the previously estimated $325 billion to $364 billion, with the increase primarily driven by investments in AI infrastructure and data centers. In other words, this wave of AI enthusiasm is not just hot air, but rather real money being invested.

Home mining can be attractive, but it is not always profitable. A powerful GPU, suitable software, and a wallet are needed. Coins like Ravencoin and Monero are viable, but electricity costs and price volatility are risks to consider.

Let's talk about Bittensor ($TAO), the project that is trying to decentralize artificial intelligence. But first: it is not an app that you download, nor a common wallet. It is something more fundamental.
What Is TAO Really?
Bittensor is a proprietary blockchain that operates as a "market for intelligence"

Ian Balina, a crypto influencer, was found guilty in Texas of selling Sparkster tokens without registration with the SEC, demonstrating the applicability of U.S. laws to transactions directed at U.S. investors.

The March update marked a significant turning point for Ethereum, making Layer 2 accessible with proto-danksharding (EIP-4844). Transaction fees drastically decreased, leading to a surge in Layer 2 TVL despite ETH’s price stagnation due to market dynamics. ETH proves resilient with increased staking and maintains altcoin dominance. The upcoming competition among Layer 2 solutions could foster growth, especially if the SEC approves an Ethereum ETF, potentially triggering a price surge.

Recently, people in the crypto world have been paying attention to a piece of data — IPC (Consumer Price Index). It sounds dull, but this thing directly affects your asset allocation. Today, let's break it down.
What is IPC? In layman's terms.
IPC is an indicator that tracks changes in the cost of living. Every month, government departments collect price changes for daily expenses such as food, rent, fuel, and medical care, forming a basket to calculate the average increase. If the IPC shows a rise of 5%, it indicates that your overall cost of living has increased by 5%—there's no more money, but life has become more difficult.
How is it calculated?
The process is very simple:
- Step 1: Choose a basket of representative goods (things you would actually buy in your real life)
- Step 2: Regularly collect prices each month, covering different regions.
- Step three: Weight different products (for example, rent accounts for 40% of the weight, entertainment only accounts for 5%)
- Step 4: Compare with the base period (usually set to 1

BRICS is developing a new international currency to lessen reliance on the dollar and SWIFT, supported by gold and commodities. This strategic move aims to reshape global trade dynamics and promote the use of cryptocurrencies and precious metals.

CBDCs are digital coins issued by central banks that use blockchain technology, but they are centralized and not decentralized like Bitcoin. Unlike real cryptocurrencies, CBDCs maintain state control over digital money.

The essay focuses on the importance of market breadth in cryptocurrency trading, explaining tools like ADL, McClellan Oscillator, and OBV, which help evaluate trends and validate entries. It highlights that the combination of signals is key to success.

Las velas japonesas reflejan el comportamiento del mercado, mostrando precios de apertura, cierre, máximos y mínimos. Los patrones clave indican tendencias del mercado, pero el contexto es esencial. El trading efectivo combina aprendizaje, múltiples indicadores, marcos de tiempo y gestión de riesgos.

In DeFi Mining and lending, APY and APR represent different concepts. APR is the simple annual interest rate, calculating only the principal earnings, while APY is the actual annual earnings that include the compound interest effect; the higher the compounding frequency, the greater the actual earnings. When choosing DeFi products, it is important to clearly differentiate between APY and APR, and to follow the compounding frequency to avoid misunderstanding the earnings situation.

BTC soared to $73,000, and ordinary people can't afford to play anymore. But do you know that there are still a bunch of "low price" coins waiting for you in the crypto world?
Let's start with the most ridiculous - there's a coin called Elon's Cat(CATME), priced at 24 zeros after the decimal point, making it the cheapest in the universe. But this is just for a laugh, and I don't recommend touching it.
The truly valuable low price coins look like this:
1. XRP ( Ripple ) - $0.524
Dropped 85%, halved from the historical high of $3.4 and then halved again. Used for cross-border payments, has practical uses.
2. ADA ( Cardano ) - $0.459
In the past year, it has increased by 30%, unlike XRP which is so lifeless. PoS public chain with good processing capability.
3. GRT ( Chart Protocol ) - $0.299
Known as the "Google of blockchain", with a market value of only 2.8 billion, it is considered a "遗" among the top 100 coins.

The article explains the importance of understanding Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to avoid missing opportunities in the world of cryptocurrencies. It provides methods for calculating the time difference and highlights how a timing error can result in significant losses.

The essay reveals how signal groups in the crypto ecosystem are more of a business than an effective trading method. After a month of paying, the author lost more than he earned, suggesting that "professional traders" deceive users to generate income. The best strategy is to trust oneself.

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the billionaires in Mexico, is considering converting his portfolio completely to Bitcoin, which could provoke a reaction in the market and motivate other investors to follow his example, showing a growing confidence in cryptocurrencies.

Las criptomonedas con temática de perros son más que una broma pasajera, ostentando una capitalización de mercado combinada de más de $14.7 mil millones. Tokens como Dogecoin y Shiba Inu ilustran el poder de la comunidad y la narrativa en las criptomonedas, a pesar de carecer de tecnología revolucionaria.