Israel Englander and David Shaw significantly reduced their holdings in Palantir in Q3, opting to increase their stakes in Circle Internet Group, reflecting concerns over Palantir's high valuation. Palantir's stock price is as high as 102 times its price-to-sales ratio, while Circle attracts investment with a price-to-sales ratio of 6.5 times and the growth potential of the stablecoin market.

The Kaia blockchain, formed by the merger of Klaytn and Finschia, joins LINE to launch Mini Dapps, facilitating the use of decentralized finance in a popular messaging app. The initiative aims to integrate Web3 into everyday life, reaching 250 million users in Asia.

Want to create your own NFT but don't know where to start? We break down the process for you—it's simpler than it seems.
First: Choose the type of NFT
Digital art, music, videos, memes, game items... practically anything you can convert into a file (JPG, PNG, MP4)

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Briden, warned about the risks of El Salvador's tokens and the fragility of stablecoin regulation in the UK, which will adopt a stricter stance than the US. Consumers must remain vigilant.

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival is on fire, and Bitcoin is taking off as well. As the city doubles down on its position as a "crypto hub" (I've heard they even invited Catherine Wood), more and more institutions are starting to lay out their plans here. The current recovery momentum in the market is indeed good, with retail investors and institutions both looking for opportunities to enter a position.
The key is how to find it? Many people only look at the price, but actually, they need to look at the project itself—its use, partnerships, and any recent developments. Today, let's take a look at 5 coins with a low market cap, priced under 1 dollar, but have had some recent activity.
EOS: Ecological updates bring new gameplay
EOS is an established L1, and recently it introduced something called Wrapped RAM (WRAM) - which basically means tokenizing RAM resources. What's interesting about this thing? 1:1 pegging, zero transaction fees, and it can be traded across chains. This move is clearly aimed at attracting more developers and capital to use it.

NFT games have experienced a shift from a boom to a lull, with many projects failing due to unstable economic models and changes in player mentality. In 2024, Axie Infinity, Illuvium, and others are still active, while emerging projects like Pixels and Big Time also show potential. If you want to participate in the future, you should focus on the gaming experience rather than just profit, and invest after assessing the risks.

Bitcoin isn't too expensive for everyone; you can invest with small amounts in crypto. Focus on understanding volatility, researching projects, managing fees, and diversifying your investments. Start with fractional purchases and practice dollar-cost averaging for safe growth.

The article warns about the importance of correctly converting UTC times to avoid losses in token launches and airdrops. It suggests simple conversion methods and emphasizes the need to act quickly when encountering important dates in the crypto world.

Confusion with UTC times can lead to losses in the crypto world. Different countries have varying time zones in relation to UTC, resulting in missed launches and wasted opportunities. By converting correctly, it is possible to avoid these traps.

Range trading is a strategy in cryptocurrencies where traders buy at supports and sell at resistances while the price oscillates within a range. It is a predictable approach for beginners, but risky if the price breaks these levels.

The P2E game market has become active again in the first half of the year. From card battles to open worlds, these games that integrate NFT and Blockchain are attracting more and more players. We have sorted out the 10 hottest games, some of which are already mature and stable, while others are still in the experimental stage.
The most competitive card game
Gods Unchained and Parallel Life are the leaders in this arena. The former is crafted by the former lead designer of Magic: The Gathering Arena, with familiar and easy-to-learn mechanics, and it’s free to play. The latter is more innovative, set in a post-apocalyptic background where players battle using NFT card decks to earn PRIME tokens. Compared to these two, Gods Unchained has accumulated more players, but Parallel Life has cooler narrative packaging.
Survived from the wave in the RPG genre
Axie

On September 10, Larry Ellison became the world's richest person with a net worth exceeding $388 billion, thanks to the big pump in Oracle's stock price and a massive collaboration with OpenAI. Ellison has faced many challenges, adept at seizing market opportunities and mobilizing resources to adapt to changes, demonstrating strong resilience and execution ability. His success is not only due to his business acumen but also his attitude of pursuing excellence in life.

South Korea bans travel to Cambodia due to kidnappings related to online fraud. Billions in cryptocurrencies involved in a scheme led by Chen Zhi reveal a global problem of trafficking and fraud.

Period: October 20-26
Macroeconomic Background: Expectations for Fed rate cuts rise, risk assets collectively rebound.
The US September CPI came in at 3%, below the market expectation of 3.1%. Powell hinted that quantitative tightening ( QT ) could end in Q4, which gave the market a strong signal for interest rate cuts. Coupled with a strong performance in the US earnings season (87% of the companies in the S&P 500 that have reported exceeded expectations), and the easing of trade tensions, the entire category of risk assets is rebounding.
US stocks hit a historic high: the S&P 500 rose by 1.92%, the Nasdaq rose by 2.31%, and the Russell 2000 rose by 2.50%. The VIX index fell to 16, indicating a明显 improvement in market sentiment.
Bitcoin: Up 5.43% but the pace is slow
BTC fluctuated in the range of 106.6k-114.5k, with a weekly increase of 5.43%. Although it rebounded with global risk assets, there is one crucial detail:
The entry is not as good as the US stock market.

The Mayer Multiples BTC/Gold and BTC/Silver have fallen below 1, indicating that Bitcoin is discounted. Despite the 21% rise of Bitcoin, gold and silver have risen more. If the trend reverses, Bitcoin could appreciate significantly.

DAO is simply the ultimate form of Decentralized Finance.
When it comes to Web3, one concept cannot be overlooked - DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization). This thing sounds complicated, but it’s actually just a group of like-minded people working together without central management, using smart contracts and token voting.
In simple terms: a DAO is like a company without a CEO, where decision-making power is distributed among all members and operates through code and voting.
Billionaire Mark Cuban once said that DAO is "the perfect combination of capitalism and progressivism." Why is it so great? Because it eliminates human manipulation, automatically executes rules with smart contracts, and maximizes transparency.
What types of DAOs are there? See if there's one that suits you.
Protocol DAO: The most common type, used by DeFi giants like Uniswap and Aave. They use DAO to manage exchanges/lending.

The article discusses the concerns of retail investors regarding the security of storing coins on exchanges after the rise in Bitcoin prices, emphasizing the importance of self-custody wallets. Self-custody wallets allow users to control their Private Key, avoiding the risk of exchange account freezes. The article introduces safety, supported coins, and other metrics to consider when choosing a wallet, and lists popular wallets along with their features. Finally, it reminds users to use self-custody wallets securely and to pay attention to the management of mnemonic phrases and passwords to ensure asset security.

Bitcoin mining competition is fierce, and newbies need to use mining calculators for profit forecasting. The calculator accurately calculates daily, monthly, and yearly profits and recoup investment periods through multiple parameters such as computing power, electricity costs, and network difficulty, helping miners make informed decisions. Commonly used calculators include CryptoCompare, WhatToMine, and NiceHash, which need to regularly update data to cope with market fluctuations.