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This article reviews the identification of macro turning points and the capital rotation patterns in the crypto market, and delves into specific allocation strategies and practical approaches for the TRON ecosystem during market cycles.
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This event brought together representatives from global investment institutions, industry veterans, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), aiming to establish an efficient and private dialogue platform to jointly explore the development trends and cooperation opportunities of the digital economy.
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- 15:43Crypto AI platform Surf raises $15 million in funding, led by Pantera CapitalChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the specialized AI platform Surf, designed for the cryptocurrency sector, has announced the completion of a $15 million funding round, led by Pantera Capital, with participation from an exchange and Digital Currency Group. Surf launched as an invite-only product in July and became fully open to the public in September. According to company data, the platform currently has over 300,000 users and has generated more than 1 million search results cumulatively. Li stated that Surf can answer a wide range of crypto-related questions, from basic to advanced technical topics. 80% of the platform's users are not crypto industry professionals, while the remaining 20% come from venture capital, exchanges, and other crypto-related institutions. The startup claims its revenue has reached several million dollars and aims to grow to $10 million by the end of 2026. Surf's revenue comes from a subscription model, with users paying between $15 and $399 per month depending on the tier. The platform also offers a free version, but with a limited number of daily questions. The company currently has fewer than 30 employees. Li considers the company's main competitors to be mainstream AI models such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok. According to a benchmark report co-authored with Princeton University, Surf's performance on crypto tasks is four times that of ChatGPT and Grok.
- 15:32Bitcoin mining companies shift to AI, transforming data centers for AI and high-performance computingJinse Finance reported that, facing profit pressure, virtual currency mining companies such as Riot Platforms (RIOT), Bitfarms (BITF), Core Scientific (CORZ), TeraWulf (WULF), and Marathon Digital (MARA) are transforming their data centers for artificial intelligence/high-performance computing (AI/HPC) purposes, while companies like Iris Energy (IREN), CleanSpark (CLSK), and Cipher (CIFR) have reached computing power capacity cooperation agreements.
- 15:30Sei partners with Xiaomi: new devices to come pre-installed with Web3 apps, stablecoin payment system to be promotedChainCatcher news, according to PR Newswire, Sei has announced a major partnership with global consumer electronics giant Xiaomi: all new Xiaomi smartphones (except those in mainland China and the United States) will come pre-installed with a next-generation crypto wallet and app discovery application based on Sei, and plans are underway to launch stablecoin payment functionality in Xiaomi's global retail system. Pre-installed application: Supports one-click onboarding with Google/Xiaomi ID, built-in MPC wallet security, multiple popular DApp entries, P2P transfer, and C2B payment capabilities. Priority markets: Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions with mature crypto adoption; Xiaomi holds a leading position in Greece (36.9%) and India (24.2%). Payment system plan: Currently developing stablecoin (such as USDC) payment functionality, with the first launch expected in Hong Kong and the EU in Q2 2026, and gradual expansion to more compliant markets. Xiaomi's influence: In 2024, global sales reached 168 millions smartphones, with a market share of 13%, firmly ranking among the top three worldwide. The pre-installed application will cover all new devices and will also be pushed to existing users. Sei believes this move will shift crypto from "users actively searching" to "automatically reaching users." With sub-second finality and high TPS, Sei can support the large-scale adoption of consumer-level Web3 applications.