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  The Most Powerful People in Finance are Now in Crypto It feels like just yesterday that financial advisors were cautious about diving into crypto. But things have changed—and considerably. According to Matt Hougan, Bitwise CIO, 70% of the top financial advisors in the United States are now crypto holders. Just a few years ago, this number was only 10-20%! See how rapidly it's developing? It showcases how professionals are viewing digital assets, and they definitely know where the wind blows. It’s hard to ignore it. Even though they aren’t adding crypto to their client portfolios yet, this is merely due to broker-dealer restrictions. The situation will change soon, and their sentiment will affect their clients’ portfolios. It's only a matter of time before it happens. Previously, Hougan revealed that the approval of the ETFs represents a major milestone in making digital assets more accessible to institutional investors and clients of financial advisors. As advisors move from ...

  Sam Bankman-Fried and autism I have long followed the developments of Sam Bankman-Fried’s (former head of FTX) case. Indeed, his behavior in the company and during the trial may have seemed strange, to say the least.  It seemed to me that he was deliberately annoying the judge. and the jury. He acted as if he wanted to go to jail. There were enough emotional and illogical statements in court, enough strange actions during the trial when he was still at large. Agree, while under police surveillance he contacts the witness and actually threatens him. Such behavior is difficult to call reasonable. And so, SBF’s lawyers filed an appeal in which they explain the behavior of their client diagnosed with "autism". Wow!  It is most likely a particular form of autism, in which a person may have increased abilities in one area. But all the others are lagging behind. If the lawyers are right and SBF has indeed a diagnosis, this explains a lot on the one hand, but it also gives good...

  Elon Musk’s Sight-Giving Brain Implant Blindsight Receives FDA Approval and ‘Breakthrough’ Status Elon Musk's latest innovation feels like something straight from the pages of a sci-fi novel. Neurolink, Elon Musk’s brain chip company, developed a revolutionary device called Blindsight to help blind people regain their sight – including those who lost both eyes and even their optical nerves. Moreover, the brain implant will enable people blind from birth to see for the first time provided their visual cortex is intact.  At first the restored vision will be low-resolution, but over time it may surpass natural vision. The brain implant has the potential to let users see in infrared, ultraviolet and even radar wavelengths.  Musk has likened the device to the VISOR worn by Geordi La Forge, the character from Star Trek. That gadget allowed him to see across the electromagnetic spectrum. Imagine seeing the world as you never thought possible—almost like gaining superhuman powe...

  On September 4th, during the Venice Film Festival, a private breakfast was organized. At the dinner, a revolutionary life extension concept from Meta Force Space DMCC was presented. This is a unique combination of the latest advancements in genetics, AI, and DNA digitization. The project offers personalized biohacking solutions aimed at longevity and health improvement. Among the star guests were actress Ornella Muti, actor Kevin Costner, and other celebrities. This event, which brought together outstanding individuals, cutting-edge technologies, and beauty innovations, left an indelible impression on all attendees. Read more in the article . #VeniceFilmFestival #PrivateEvent #LifeExtension #Biohacking #Meta_Force #CelebrityGuests #InnovationInBeauty

  Changing the world together: Meta Force surpasses 2 million users Meta Force has crossed an incredible milestone - 2 million users in just two years since launch! When we started in June 2022, I couldn't have imagined we'd grow so fast. Without major investments and with minimal advertising - this proves we've created a truly necessary product. Now Meta Force is no longer just a DeFi platform. We're creating a full-fledged metaverse, Neo Dao, where you can conduct business, relax, communicate, and even live. Unique NFTs, connecting the virtual world with the real one - we're truly changing the crypto industry. We're not stopping there. Meta Force is actively investing in innovative projects - from DNA research to creating digital clones. We've launched production of natural cosmetics and dietary supplements based on cutting-edge scientific developments. Ahead lie new heights and discoveries. Join our growing community - together we will change the world! ...

  Tokens Instead of Stocks: Why I Believe in the New Era of Investments I'm witnessing incredible growth in the realm of real-world asset tokenization (RWA). Imagine: half of all RWA projects are already based on Ethereum and Polygon! We're on the brink of a revolution in the investment world. Now, anyone can become a co-owner of an expensive piece of art or real estate simply by purchasing tokens. This opens up enormous opportunities for attracting capital and increasing asset liquidity. Meta Force is at the forefront of these changes. We're creating an infrastructure for efficient management of tokenized assets, offering low fees, fast transactions, and complete security. Read more in the article . #RWA #Tokenization #MetaForce #FutureOfInvestments

  This Technology Could Become Key to the Development of Metaverses and Virtual Reality — Runway Has Given Us a New Toy At first glance, it’s an ordinary tool, but there’s something to think about. AI doesn’t just apply effects, it kind of recreates the world anew. For professionals, it’s like Photoshop, only much more powerful. It’s not just an image improvement — it’s a new level for ideas, their upgrade. But for me, it means more. Everyone will see the world in their own way: some prefer anime, some prefer photorealism, and AI will adjust the image to everyone’s tastes. Anyone will be able to create a movie within a movie or a game within a game by simply describing their idea to AI. The realism and flexibility of virtual worlds will attract even those who previously considered VR just entertainment. Businessmen, artists, scientists — everyone will find something for themselves in this. When the virtual world becomes indistinguishable from the real one, people will start spendin...

  Decentralization vs Control: the battle for freedom in the digital world Pavel Durov made a brilliant marketing move by offering 50% payouts to channel owners in tokens. The Telegram ecosystem with the TON blockchain has the potential to become a true "financial oasis," protected from many risks of centralization. TON's recent performance record of 100,000 transactions per second is truly impressive. This surpasses not only competitors among blockchains but also giants like Visa and Mastercard. However, Durov's successes are attracting unwanted attention from U.S. regulators. The SEC and other agencies already view such projects as competitors. Under the guise of fighting fraud, central banks and government regulators constantly encroach on people's personal freedoms. It's necessary to remember these risks while developing decentralized financial instruments. #TON #Telegram #Cryptocurrencies #Web3

  Bukele jumped off the IMF needle: El Salvador's public debt jumped on Monday after President Nayib Bukele said the 2025 budget would not include "a cent of debt." Bloomberg saw this as a disaster, but in reality, things are different. Bukele sees a future for the country without the IMF and other creditors. Instead, El Salvador is betting on the development of the bitcoin economy, tourism, security, and energy. He is probably the only president in the world who does everything the other way around. Meanwhile, the countries of the global world are getting closer to CBDC : 134 countries, covering almost the entire world economy, are seriously studying this technology - China, the Bahamas, and Nigeria are already implementing CBDC. So, it is not artificial intelligence that should be feared, but CBDC - it will become an instrument of control. For most, it may start with good bonuses, then — a “soft” abolition of cash, and ultimately — the state (read as the IMF) will gain...

  Billions on ideas: captivating stories of startups that failed in 2023 The world of tech startups never ceases to amaze with its dynamics. Cruise, Convoy, WeWork, IRL, and Byju's are striking examples of how ambitious ideas can attract billion-dollar investments, but became major failures of the past year. Cruise revolutionized autonomous driving. Convoy changed the approach to freight transportation. WeWork reimagined the concept of workspace. IRL attempted to bring people back to live communication. Byju's aimed to transform education. These stories show how crucial innovations and bold ideas are in modern business. At Meta Force, we also strive for breakthroughs in virtual reality and metaverses, paying special attention to sustainable development and user safety. #techstartups #innovation #MetaForce #Convoy #WeWork #Byjus

  About US public debt Clive Crook, columnist for Bloomberg noted that US public debt has become a taboo subject that is carefully bypassed during the debates by both Trump and Harris. Crook’s note is generally pessimistic about the inevitability of a future default. And here we can only agree. Five or seven years ago, economists who warned of the dangers of US spending ramping up were left on the sidelines. The world system has been in a paradigm where the US economy is capable of absorbing any amount of borrowing. However, it turned out that this is far from the case. If you spend more than you earn, sooner or later there are problems.   Today, alarmistic statements of politicians and economists have become the norm. However, nothing happens, the state debt continues to grow. It is clear why US presidential candidates are diligently avoiding the issue of public debt. Both Republicans and Democrats have been enthusiastically pumping it. Any action to lower it will be painful ...

  Standard & Poor’s: A Lush Facade and Dilapidated Walls The US stock market benchmark is confidently climbing upward. Nothing can stop it: neither the tight monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, nor the lack of liquidity in the financial system. It seems that the forecasts of many alarmists who predicted an imminent recession did not work. So, we continue to grow, there will be no recession? It's not that simple. There are indeed signs of a decline. Take, for example, the inversion of the yield curve of US bonds: we saw it on the eve of the 2008 crisis and the dot-com crash. And also in August 2019, six months before the corona dump. Since July 2022, the curves have been inverted again - this has never happened for so long. The S&P is increasingly looking like a decorated portico, the columns of which have cracked. The Russell 2000, an index of small companies, says much more about the state of the American economy. It has been in a sideways trend for over three years no...

  Blockchain house of cards: how to avoid falling victim to crypto scammers There's a serious problem in the world of cryptocurrencies - fraud. In recent years, we've witnessed several high-profile scandals that have shaken the crypto market to its core. Take India, for example. Several major scams occurred there, including GainBitcoin and Morris Coin, where thousands of people lost billions of rupees. These schemes often disguise themselves as innovative projects with promises of high returns. But the most striking example is, of course, the collapse of the FTX exchange. Sam Bankman-Fried's story shows how even seemingly reliable platforms can turn out to be houses of cards. It's always necessary to be vigilant and thoroughly check projects before investing. Pay attention to team transparency, real products, and long-term development plans. Read more in the article about fraudulent schemes and learn how to protect your assets. #cryptosecurity #investments #blockchain

  Beyond the Glamour: How Famous Faces Can Mask Crypto Scams You look at the screen and see Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson promoting “Rock Coin”. It catches your eye. You would never pay attention to this asset, but you like what you hear.  So, you think: "After all, if The Rock himself is backing the project, it must be trustworthy, right?"  You’re not alone in thinking this. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has legions of fans who might think the same, so they rush to invest. Even those who aren’t his fans might assume that the project is credible if a Hollywood celebrity is involved in it. But then the truth comes out. It turns out that the coin is a scam and Dwayne Johnson never endorsed it. He distanced himself from the project when he realized his name had been misused. You’re left feeling duped. Does this sound familiar? There are many similar cases. Celebrities have long been used to boost crypto projects. But does their endorsement guarantee legitimacy? Not a...

  Robert Kiyosaki Called the US Dollar Trash, but Forgot One Thing This time Robert decided to finally bury the US dollar. But before that, he gave another speech. According to him, it turns out that neither Trump nor Harris will solve the problem of the US national debt of 35 trillion dollars. And we thought that they would sit up at night and count every penny to pay off China. Well, almost everyone knows that interest on debt is America's largest expense item. But America will not be America if it does not owe someone. It is like a relative who constantly asks for a loan before the first paycheck: you can't refuse, and you don't want to give it to him, because you know that he will not return it. Kiyosaki did not stop there and taught a lesson in mathematics: if you spend a dollar a minute, it will take 31 thousand years to spend 1 trillion. And Robert will finish it all with the phrase: "...We are finished. The dollar is trash." No one has ever heard such a de...

  From a Joke to Billions: How Meme Tokens Are Taking Over the Crypto Market The meme token phenomenon literally blew up the crypto world in 2024. According to CoinMarketCap, there are 2,700 meme tokens with a total capitalization of $45+ billion. Why have meme tokens become so popular? Many see them as a chance to get rich quickly, given the growth potential. The low entry threshold makes them accessible to the mass user, which gives them a democratic character. People just like to participate in this process - it's a kind of entertainment, a game. It is interesting that meme tokens are becoming a tool for charity. Let's remember Vitalik Buterin, who donated $1 billion to SHIB to fight COVID-19, or the Dogecoin community, which finances various social projects. Critics compare this trend to the ICO bubble of 2017. There are concerns that the ease of creating meme tokens will distract talented developers from serious projects. Plus, we see a lot of fraud and manipulation. Despi...

  Elon Musk about AI Elon Musk made a point that at least gave us pause for thought. He warns that the development of AI will lead to humanity losing meaning in life. Imagine that the technical evolution will be accelerated, and the Supermind will be born. Okay, not "Super", but a very smart machine. Parallel to the development of robotics, we have numerous robots that can perform labor-intensive tasks. So, we’re surrounded by really smart AI, and smart machines. AI thinks better than us, machines work better than us. What do people do? Will humanity retire or be destroyed by a more perfect species?  In such a paradigm, the future will indeed be sad. But will machines really surpass humans?  First of all, we still do not know the real capabilities of humans. Why do we think that further evolution of human intelligence is impossible? And why we think that machine intelligence will really surpass human intelligence in every respect. Already announced super-intelligent machi...

  Recently, an interview has been published for Forbes France about new directions of Meta Force development. We are going beyond DeFi and metaverses, creating innovative products at the nexus of technology and health. The interview was about the integration of DNA technologies into metaverses. Imagine an avatar that is your real "digital clone". This opens up new possibilities for personalized medicine and healthy lifestyle. Our principle "Virtual meets real" is coming to life! More details are in the article by Forbes France.  #MetaForce #Forbes  #Innovation #HealthTech #DeFi #DNA

  MATIC Migration: POL + AggLayer = Prosperity The largest mass media convince us that absolutely nothing interesting happened on September 4, 2024. Only here and there, on the last pages of famous publications, boring news flashed about some update in the Polygon network... How tedious, let's scroll through it! This is for nerds. It is much more interesting to get stuck in TikTok or tap Hamster Kombat. However, there is nothing surprising: people are used to not noticing significant events that affect their own lives. The dinosaurs of the late Mesozoic also indifferently chewed grass or a smaller brother, watching the combustion of a giant asteroid entering the earth's atmosphere. Nevertheless, the importance of this technological solution cannot be overestimated. So, on September 4, the MATIC token was converted into POL. The goal is grandiose: to create a cross-chain interoperability protocol called AggLayer that will bridge the gap between first-layer blockchains, like Sola...