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Hong Kong releases new policies for digital assets, Mastercard promotes encryption payments, and the integration of Web3 and AI accelerates.
This Week's Web3 Selected News
Macro Perspective
Hong Kong improves Web3 policy framework
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government recently released the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0," which provides a more detailed plan based on the first declaration issued in 2022. The new policy focuses on practical applications and ecosystem development, reaffirming the goal of making Hong Kong a global center for digital asset innovation. More than 40 institutions have actively responded, with stablecoins and the tokenization of physical assets becoming focal points.
Mastercard promotes the mainstreaming of crypto payments
Payment giant MasterCard has announced the provision of on-chain cryptocurrency purchase services, further deepening its crypto strategic layout. The company has been exploring the crypto field in recent years, moving from the experimental stage to actual implementation, with its crypto business becoming an important part of its global financial landscape.
The changes in the Middle East situation have triggered fluctuations in Bitcoin.
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has undergone a significant turn, leading to drastic fluctuations in Bitcoin prices. This sudden event has had a notable impact on the crypto market, particularly causing a severe shock to leveraged traders.
Silicon Valley venture capital master Tim Draper's investment insight
Tim Draper, as a well-known venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, has a far-reaching impact with his investment vision. He has invested in innovative companies such as Skype, Baidu, Hotmail, and Tesla, and is also an early supporter of Bitcoin. Draper's investment philosophy has provided significant inspiration to many later investors.
Texas launches Bitcoin reserve strategy
Texas has initiated a state-level Bitcoin accumulation strategy through two bills: on one hand, using public funds to purchase Bitcoin to establish a reserve fund; on the other hand, authorizing law enforcement agencies to seize involved crypto assets and hold them long-term. This dual-track strategy aims to reinforce Bitcoin's scarcity, attract top-tier crypto industries, and set a benchmark for state-level digital asset regulation.
The Trend of Integration between AI and Web3
AI and Web3 Collaboration Logic
Regardless of the route chosen by the project, it ultimately needs to enter the collaborative logic of AI, leveraging AI to enhance competitiveness and efficiency. AI is becoming an indispensable element of Web3 projects.
Apple's AI strategy faces scrutiny
Critics believe that Apple's AI strategy is over-promising but under-delivering. Whether Apple can catch up in the AI field with a steady development pace remains to be seen.
Attention Financial Experiment InfoFi
InfoFi( is a paradigm shift based on blockchain, token incentives, and AI empowerment, with the goal of "reshaping attention value." This emerging concept is attracting widespread attention and discussion in the industry.
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