# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Economy

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Economy", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

When AI Companies Are Frantically Hiring Asian Girls, Attention Is Winning the World

In the attention economy, AI startups are racing to hire "ABG" (Asian Baby Girl) marketers—young Asian women skilled at creating viral social media content—as Chief Marketing Officers. The trend highlights a shift where viral reach and engagement often trump traditional metrics. Venture capital increasingly chases "traffic signals" over financials, fueling a feedback loop: more attention brings more funding, raising marketing standards, and pushing talent toward content creation. The controversial startup Cluely exemplifies this. It mastered narrative (a founder’s “cheat everything” backstory), built a viral machine with 700+ performance-paid editors, and used a formulaic mix of provocative content, lifestyle flexes, and platform-specific strategies. Results included billions of views at low cost—but without a real product. Cluely became a symbol of marketing-first, product-last ventures. The core insight: attention is the new currency. The best product won’t win; the best story will. Founders must be their own CMOs, and the next wave of successful startups will be built by those who can both code and market.

marsbit01/31 09:36

When AI Companies Are Frantically Hiring Asian Girls, Attention Is Winning the World

marsbit01/31 09:36

Interest Rate Cuts? Trump's 'Perfect Candidate' Might Be Even Tougher to Handle Than Powell!

President Trump has nominated Kevin M. Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor with strong Wall Street ties, to be the next Fed chair, praising him as potentially "one of the greatest" in history. However, Trump’s strong desire for significant interest rate cuts—potentially to around 1%—faces major obstacles. The current rate stands at 3.5%-3.75%, and the economy shows steady growth with no clear need for aggressive cuts. Warsh, often labeled an inflation hawk, has shown flexibility in the past and recently argued there is room for rate reductions if productivity gains from AI offset inflation risks. Still, he would need to persuade a skeptical Federal Open Market Committee, where several regional bank presidents are hesitant about further cuts. Colleagues and observers describe Warsh as a pragmatic operator who understands markets and values Fed independence. He is expected to base decisions on economic data rather than political pressure, despite Trump’s expectations. If confirmed, Warsh would face intense scrutiny over every policy move amid concerns about the Fed’s independence.

比推01/30 22:21

Interest Rate Cuts? Trump's 'Perfect Candidate' Might Be Even Tougher to Handle Than Powell!

比推01/30 22:21

Gold Price ‘Heading For A Fall,’ Claims Cathie Wood — ‘Great Depression’ Levels To Pull It Lower?

Cathie Wood warns that gold is "heading for a fall" after its sharp decline from recent record highs. She notes that gold’s market cap relative to the U.S. M2 money supply reached an all-time high, surpassing even the 1980 peak. Drawing parallels to the Great Depression, Wood suggests the current rally shows signs of excess and may be a bubble. On Thursday, gold fell nearly 9% from its peak, dropping to around $5,100 per ounce and erasing trillions in market value. The sell-off also impacted silver and cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin falling below $83,000. Wood argues the current economic environment differs from past crises and believes an upturn in the dollar could "pop" the gold bubble. Analysts attribute the rapid decline to forced liquidations rather than fundamental shifts.

ccn.com01/30 11:12

Gold Price ‘Heading For A Fall,’ Claims Cathie Wood — ‘Great Depression’ Levels To Pull It Lower?

ccn.com01/30 11:12

Left Hand to Right Hand? Unveiling the Financial Leverage Loop Behind the AI Boom and Wall Street's Ultimate Gamble

The AI boom is largely fueled by circular financial deals where capital flows between a handful of unprofitable tech giants, creating a high-risk interdependence that some fear could lead to a system-wide collapse if demand falters. For instance, Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, which is also a major buyer of Nvidia chips, while OpenAI relies on Oracle’s cloud services—which itself uses Nvidia hardware. This closed-loop funding cycle supports massive infrastructure expansion, with an estimated $3 trillion expected to be spent on AI data centers. However, key players like OpenAI and Anthropic are still losing money with each ChatGPT query, and profitability is not anticipated until 2029–2030. Drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble—which wiped out $5 trillion in value—analysts warn that an AI downturn could have even broader economic repercussions, given its role in GDP growth and widespread exposure through retirement funds. Despite these risks, optimists compare current data center overbuilds to the unused fiber optics of the 1990s, which later became critical infrastructure. The AI investment surge is described as Wall Street’s "ultimate bet": a high-stakes gamble on transformative technology that already has real-world applications but remains financially precarious.

marsbit01/30 09:28

Left Hand to Right Hand? Unveiling the Financial Leverage Loop Behind the AI Boom and Wall Street's Ultimate Gamble

marsbit01/30 09:28

Kevin Warsh: Inflation is a 'Choice', I View Bitcoin as an Important Asset

Kevin Warsh, former Federal Reserve Governor during the 2008 financial crisis, argues that inflation is a deliberate "choice" made by policymakers, not an unavoidable phenomenon. In a discussion with Peter Robinson, Warsh criticizes the Fed for failing its core mandate of ensuring price stability, blaming recent high inflation on the central bank's actions rather than external factors like supply chains or geopolitical events. He emphasizes that the Fed possesses the tools to control inflation but has instead enabled excessive government spending and expanded its role beyond its original purpose. Reflecting on his time at the Fed, Warsh supported the aggressive liquidity measures during the 2008 crisis as necessary to restore market function but opposed later rounds of quantitative easing (QE), which he believed created a "free lunch" mentality and blurred the lines between monetary and fiscal policy. He expresses concern over the Fed’s bloated balance sheet, now around $7 trillion, and argues that reducing it would help lower inflation and interest rates. Warsh also discusses Bitcoin, which he views not as a threat to the dollar but as an important asset that holds policymakers accountable. He believes the U.S. can overcome its fiscal challenges through higher economic growth and productivity, particularly driven by AI, and calls for a return to the Fed’s original mission: to act sparingly and only in genuine emergencies.

marsbit01/30 09:17

Kevin Warsh: Inflation is a 'Choice', I View Bitcoin as an Important Asset

marsbit01/30 09:17

Why Do Gold Farming Studios Sustain World of Warcraft but 'Kill' All Web3 Games?

The article explores why gold farming studios, which thrived in games like World of Warcraft (WoW), have negatively impacted Web3 games. In WoW, gold farming did not destroy the game because in-game currency was not the ultimate value—prestige, achievements, and top-tier gear were untradeable and bound to player effort. Blizzard also managed the issue by incorporating gold buying into official systems, adding time-based constraints, and emphasizing social and cooperative elements that gold couldn’t bypass. Roblox, another successful game, avoids gold farming issues by focusing on creativity—monetizing through map creation and community engagement rather than repetitive tasks—and maintaining a closed economic system with limited cash-out options. In contrast, Web3 games often fail because they inherently link play and earn, allowing repeatable actions and free asset withdrawal. This design attracts capital and bots rather than genuine players, making it impossible to balance fun, profit, and scalability. The author argues that not everything should be financialized; some values, like memory and experience, are meant to be lived, not traded.

marsbit01/30 01:41

Why Do Gold Farming Studios Sustain World of Warcraft but 'Kill' All Web3 Games?

marsbit01/30 01:41

US Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady, Gives Clarity to Crypto Market

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the current interest rate range of 3.5% to 3.75%, a move that was widely anticipated by the crypto market. This marks the first time rates have remained unchanged since July 2025. The decision provides clarity but limits the potential for investors to allocate more funds to riskier assets like cryptocurrencies. Following the announcement, the global crypto market capitalization declined by 1.12% to $2.99 trillion, with major tokens like BTC and ETH also experiencing losses. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the improved economic outlook but noted ongoing tensions between inflation and employment. Looking ahead, there is no immediate sign of a rate cut, and Powell is scheduled to step down in May 2026, with a potential replacement likely to be announced by former President Trump. The crypto market is advised to proceed with caution and conduct thorough risk assessments.

TheNewsCrypto01/29 09:22

US Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady, Gives Clarity to Crypto Market

TheNewsCrypto01/29 09:22

HashKey CaaS and Lingchu Intelligence Form Strategic Partnership to Jointly Build AI Autonomous Payment Infrastructure

HashKey CaaS and Lingchu Intelligence have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop AI autonomous payment infrastructure. The collaboration will focus on data tokenization for robots and the implementation of the HP2 (HashKey Payment Protocol) autonomous payment network, aiming to integrate AI with the digital financial system and build key infrastructure for the embodied intelligence economy. As part of the agreement, Lingchu will deploy 10 dual-arm robots integrated with HashKey CaaS’s HP2 payment protocol, designed for Web3 and AI agents. These robots will gain controlled payment permissions, enabling them to act as autonomous agents to conduct on-chain transactions—such as purchasing services, accessing data interfaces, and earning on-chain income through task execution. Each autonomous transaction will be recorded as an auditable on-chain financial record, transforming the robots from mere smart devices into independent participants in the digital economy. Additionally, HashKey CaaS will tokenize the operational data generated by Lingchu’s robots, turning them into tradable digital assets with monetary value. HashKey’s CEO of On-Chain Business Group, Li Chen, stated that this partnership marks the first application of the HP2 protocol in embodied AI, supporting the integration of robots into the digital financial ecosystem. Wang Qibin, CEO of Lingchu Intelligence, emphasized that the collaboration will help accelerate the transition from R&D to an ecosystem-oriented machine economy. Both parties plan to further explore applications of embodied intelligence in payment and autonomous services, promoting the large-scale practical implementation of AI-driven economic models.

marsbit01/29 07:16

HashKey CaaS and Lingchu Intelligence Form Strategic Partnership to Jointly Build AI Autonomous Payment Infrastructure

marsbit01/29 07:16

Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of ERC-8004 AI Agent Standard

Ethereum is preparing to launch the ERC-8004 standard on its mainnet, introducing a framework for trustless AI agents to operate within its ecosystem. First proposed in August 2025, the standard enables AI agents to interact across platforms and participate in a permissionless decentralized economy. While an official launch date is unconfirmed, it is expected soon, potentially around a specified Thursday at 9 a.m. ET. ERC-8004 establishes three core registries for identity, reputation, and validation. The identity registry provides agents with portable, censorship-resistant IDs, while the reputation system collects performance feedback. The validation registry allows agents to have their outputs verified on-chain, ensuring transparency. However, risks such as Sybil attacks remain, mitigated but not entirely eliminated by reputation systems and trusted environments. This initiative aims to create an "agentic economy" where AI can autonomously perform tasks and transactions. Ethereum is positioned as a settlement layer for AI-to-AI communication, bridging decentralized technology with the broader AI landscape. The launch marks a significant step in developing decentralized AI, though concerns about unresolved security challenges persist.

TheNewsCrypto01/28 10:05

Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of ERC-8004 AI Agent Standard

TheNewsCrypto01/28 10:05

OpenMind: From Android Robot Operating System to the Starting Point of the Machine Collaborative Economy

OpenMind is tackling a long-standing issue in the robotics industry: the inability of robots from different manufacturers to effectively collaborate. While individual robots are becoming increasingly intelligent, they often operate in isolation due to incompatible systems and protocols. OpenMind addresses this by developing two core components: OM1, a hardware-agnostic robot operating system for AI, and FABRIC, a decentralized protocol layer for identity, rules, and coordination. The use of blockchain in FABRIC is not for financial speculation but to provide a transparent and auditable "public rulebook" for trust and accountability in robot interactions. The recent public sale of the ROBO token signals OpenMind's move into designing an incentive mechanism for a future machine collaboration economy. However, the project faces significant challenges, including slow development, difficult real-world implementation, and competition from established systems like ROS. It is a long-term effort focused on solving a fundamental infrastructure problem rather than offering short-term gains. Success depends on widespread adoption by developers and manufacturers, demonstrable cross-brand collaboration, and balancing security, rules, and incentives.

marsbit01/28 08:55

OpenMind: From Android Robot Operating System to the Starting Point of the Machine Collaborative Economy