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Bridgewater founder: Bitcoin has strong liquidity as a safe-haven asset and may play an important role in the future

ChainCatcher news, Bridgewater founder Dalio recently stated that the current global monetary system is based on debt, and governments may devalue their currencies through inflation or low-interest rate policies. Investors should consider whether there is an alternative currency that does not rely on debt and is relatively stable. He believes Bitcoin could be one of the candidates and may play an important role in the future, but emphasized that "money is essentially also debt," and a true alternative currency still needs further exploration.Dalio pointed out that Bitcoin's advantage as a safe-haven asset lies in its strong liquidity; unlike real estate, it is not fixed in one place, making it harder to tax or confiscate. However, he also stressed that the diversity and robustness of investments are more important.When asked about his views on gold, Dalio stated that he is more optimistic about gold than ever before, but advised investors to remain restrained. He believes the future is full of uncertainties, and investors need to build a diversified portfolio to cope with it. He suggested a "cautious" gold allocation of 10% to 15%, which can provide protection while avoiding excessive reliance on a single asset. He emphasized that a reasonable asset allocation is an important strategy to deal with future uncertainties.

Opinion: DeepSeek's low-cost AI development approach may become an important catalyst for blockchain development

ChainCatcher news, according to IBTimes, the founder of game studio Dizzaract, Ilman Shazhaev, stated in an interview that DeepSeek's low-cost AI development approach is "encouraging" and could become an important catalyst for blockchain development. He pointed out, "If high-performance AI models can be obtained at low cost, more decentralized systems will be able to utilize them at various levels."Shazhaev believes that DeepSeek's open weight design and two-stage reinforcement learning training method signify a true shift in AI development philosophy. He predicts that this model will have a significant impact on blockchain gaming, particularly in promoting smarter in-game economies.Although OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has accused DeepSeek of secretly using data from American AI giants to train its AI assistant, Shazhaev believes that a shift is occurring, especially among developers in the field of cryptocurrency and AI integration. He stated that budget constraints have always been a barrier in blockchain development, making models like the DeepSeek chatbot an attractive option.The AI model launched by DeepSeek in January of this year caused a stir in the tech industry, leading to a decline in related tech stocks and AI token prices. U.S. President Trump subsequently issued a statement calling for American tech companies to "wake up" and learn from this AI technology that does not require billions of dollars in development costs.

Important macro data next week: Non-farm payrolls, Powell, and Trump vying for attention, with increased bets on Fed rate cuts

ChainCatcher news: After the U.S. inflation data met expectations on Friday, the dollar held near a two-week high, and the argument between Trump and Zelensky also boosted the dollar's safe-haven appeal. U.S. Treasury bonds recorded their strongest start to a year since the COVID-19 crisis in early 2020, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which approached 4.8% in January, now close to 4.2%, and the two-year Treasury yield dipped below 4% during the day for the first time in four months. U.S. stocks nearly erased their gains for 2025 but rebounded sharply on Friday, narrowing the losses for the second consecutive week. Here are the key points the market will focus on in the new week:Monday 22:45: U.S. February S&P Global Manufacturing PMI finalMonday 23:00: U.S. February ISM Manufacturing PMI, U.S. January Construction Spending MoMTuesday 21:50: 2025 FOMC voter, St. Louis Fed President Bullard speaksWednesday 3:20: FOMC permanent voter, New York Fed President Williams speaks at Bloomberg Investment ForumWednesday 21:15: U.S. February ADP Employment ChangeWednesday 22:45: U.S. February S&P Global Services PMI finalThursday 1:00: Federal Reserve releases Beige BookThursday 20:30: U.S. February Challenger Job CutsThursday 21:30: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending March 1Friday 21:30: U.S. February Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Rate, Average Hourly Earnings YoY and MoMFriday 23:45: FOMC permanent voter, New York Fed President Williams and Fed Governor Bowman participate in a panel discussion at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business organized U.S. Monetary Policy ForumU.S. February nonfarm payroll data will be released on Friday, which could be a key indicator affecting the direction of U.S. interest rates. Economists estimate that the U.S. economy added 133,000 jobs in February, down from 143,000 in January; the unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4%, while average hourly earnings are expected to increase by 0.3% month-over-month, down from 0.5% in January. The January PCE report is the last inflation data that Federal Reserve officials will receive before their next policy meeting on March 18-19. After cutting rates by 100 basis points in three consecutive meetings at the end of 2024, the Federal Reserve is almost certain to keep rates steady in this year's second consecutive meeting.
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