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As tech capital shifts to the right, ordinary people are rapidly moving away from the growth dividend.
The fact that top funds are preparing massive funding rounds reflects a more realistic trend: capital and technology are increasingly concentrating on a few leading platforms. This has led to two consequences—the centralization of the startup ecosystem itself, and the relegation of high-potential tech companies to the public market.
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The Shadow Business Empire of Iran's New Supreme Leader: Oil, Real Estate, and Financial Undercurrents
The Islamic Republic of Iran, mired in war and economic crisis, is at a crossroads. For the Khamenei family, who have long held power, time seems to be the scarcest commodity for the first time in forty years.
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Beyond Islamic doctrine, Iran needs Bitcoin
Crypto assets, represented by Bitcoin and US dollar stablecoins, are gradually transforming from "speculative commodities" into a near-essential tool of value in Iran. They serve as both a financial safety valve for citizens and a "cyber bank" for the state apparatus to circumvent sanctions.
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Stock market boom, crypto market slow and steady? South Koreans' all-in bets never seem to cool down.
South Koreans love gambling; don't underestimate this country.
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The History of Crypto Advertising Sponsorship: A Cycle Experiment with Buying Attention and Legitimacy
The branding of cryptocurrencies is essentially a long-term experiment on how high-risk financial products can gain attention and legitimacy through highly trusted public institutions.
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The Second Curve of Top Global Influencers: MrBeast's Fintech Strategy
MrBeast now holds a scarce traffic advantage, but will he use it to create a more inclusive, transparent, and self-disciplined "financial enlightenment path," or will he use this traffic advantage to create a growth shortcut targeting the most sensitive youth group?
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After betting $23.3 million on whether to stay or leave, why did NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo's investment in Kalshi cause public outrage?
In an era of gambling and prediction markets, doubts and controversies cannot be quelled by self-justification. The more difficult challenge lies in restoring fairness, ethics, and trust.
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Kyle Samani's turnaround from "the best crypto investor of all time" mirrors his actions ten years ago.
Let's start with Kyle Samani's first "half-finished" startup, Pristine, to see why the cryptocurrency industry is still worth waiting for.
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From a quiet exit to a relaunch: Traditional options exchange Cboe battles prediction markets for market entry.
If the core reason for the failure of binary options in 2008 was the "absence of retail investors," then today's market is quite the opposite, with distribution channels and product strategies already mature. Cboe realized it was time to relaunch binary options contracts.
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Behind the passage of the Clarity Act by the US Senate Agriculture Committee lies a bleak future.
Due to the collective opposition of Democratic senators, the committee vote barely passed amidst strong partisan divisions. If partisan conflict persists, its prospects are likely to become increasingly bleak as the election approaches.
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The final round of the Federal Reserve Chair election: frequent major reversals, with BlackRock executives emerging as dark horses.
Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve Chair is expected to be officially announced in the next week or so. This dramatic "drama" has taken a dramatic turn in its final stages.
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ZetaChain, together with its multi-model aggregation application Anuma, creates a new AI experience by building a "privacy memory layer" across large AI models.
The natural evolution from general-purpose blockchain to a "general-purpose AI platform" is both in line with the general trend of technological integration and a necessary extension of ZetaChain's mission.
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Side events may be reduced by more than 80%. Why did ETHDenver decline after its peak?
Which is colder right now: the Denver plateau or the crypto industry?
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On-chain data continues to reach new highs; how can the Avalanche ecosystem "build a nest to attract phoenixes" amidst a sluggish market?
On one hand, mainnet activity metrics repeatedly hit new highs at the end of the year and in January; on the other hand, events focusing more on institutional workflows and compliant distribution emerged in rapid succession. Even with a poor market, the story of asset tokenization continues to unfold at an accelerated pace.
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Amidst numerous controversies, "Bitcoin Mayor" Eric Adams has once again orchestrated a crypto scam.
A series of unusual on-chain fund movements were exposed, quickly turning Adams' first campaign rally after leaving government service into a farce riddled with doubts.
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