Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Has Failed to Boost Network Activity, JPMorgan Says

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Daily transactions, daily active addresses and total value locked on Ethereum have all fallen since the upgrade, the report said.

Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, implemented in April, does not appear to have increased activity on the world’s largest smart contract blockchain as many had hoped for, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report Thursday.

“While the shift from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) that resulted from the Merge upgrade meant that the energy consumption for the Ethereum network collapsed by more than 99%, the ether supply is shrinking and staking rose sharply, the increase in network activity has been rather disappointing,” analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote.

The bank notes that Ethereum’s daily transactions count has fallen 12% since the Shanghai upgrade, daily active addresses have dropped nearly 20%, and the total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) on the blockchain has slumped almost 8%.

The fall in network activity suggests that the “bearish forces” of the past year, which include the collapse of Terra and FTX, the U.S. regulatory crackdown, and a shrinking stablecoin universe, have potentially outweighed the positive impact from the Shanghai upgrade, the bank said.

While staking has jumped by 50% since the Shanghai upgrade, which helps to improve network security, the “share of liquid staking protocols such as Lido remains uncomfortably high, raising questions about centralization,” the bank added.

The Merge took place in September 2022 and involved transitioning from a more energy-intensive PoW to the PoS consensus mechanism. The Shanghai upgrade took place in April this year and enabled the withdrawal of staked ether (stETH). DeFi is an umbrella term used for lending, trading and other financial activities carried out on a blockchain. TVL is the total value of crypto assets deposited in a DeFi protocol.

There is more hope of a material increase in the Ethereum network activity with the upcoming EIP-4844 upgrade or Protodanksharding, the report added, but “continued bearish crypto forces remain a headwind.”

The Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)-4844, or Protodanksharding, is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.

Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Was Caused by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda, Ex-Employee Claims

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An ex-Alameda employee claims a trader at the firm punched in a wrong decimal which led to bitcoin’s 87% drop on Binance.US in 2021.

Disgraced trading firm Alameda Research was behind the hiccup that caused bitcoin (BTC) prices to temporarily drop over 87% in 2021, as per an ex-employee who has started to reveal the inside workings of the Sam Bankman-Fried’s company.

On Oct. 21, 2021, Bitcoin traders on the crypto exchange Binance.US were left scrambling after the asset plunged within minutes, with no apparent reason, while other bitcoin markets operated normally.

As previously reported, bitcoin prices fell from around $65,760 to as low as $8,200 at 11:34 UTC (7:34 a.m. ET), then quickly bounced back up to almost exactly where it was before. A Binance.US spokesperson told CoinDesk at the time that the crash was due to a bug in the trading systems of one of their “institutional traders.”

The actual identity of the investor remained a mystery so far, but new tweets from a former Alameda Research employee reveals that the trading firm may have been the cause of the ruckus.

Baradwaj claims that while most of Alameda trades were executed using algorithms, there were times when traders could manually send orders during times of market volatility or take advantage of a profit opportunity. And this why the apparent mishap took place.

“The trader was trying to sell a block of BTC in response to the news, and sent out the order via our manual trading system,” Baradwaj tweeted. “What they missed was the decimal point was off by a few spaces. Rather than selling BTC at the current market price, they sold it for pennies on the dollar.”

Arbitrage traders quickly took advantage of the mispricing and restored bitcoin to normal levels. Alameda, however, lost millions of dollars.

“Alameda’s losses on the fat-finger trade were staggering – on the order of tens of millions. But because it had been an honest mistake, there wasn’t much to do except to implement additional sanity checks for manual trades,” Baradwaj added.

Optimism Foundation Sells $157M OP Tokens, Citing ‘Treasury Management’

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The token sale was described as a “planned event.”

The foundation behind layer2 blockchain Optimism has sold 116 million OP tokens ($157 million) to seven separate buyers, according to an announcement on the Optimism governance website.

The token sale was described as a “private” and “planned” event with the tokens originating from an unallocated portion of the OP Token treasury. Optimism’s treasury remains at around $1.25 billion, all of which is made up of its own token, DefiLlama data shows.

The seven buyers will be allowed to delegate the tokens to third parties in order to participate in blockchain governance.

The foundation also issued its third community airdrop earlier this week, with over 31,000 users receiving a share of 19.4 million tokens. Circulating supply, however, remains relatively low compared to the total supply with a further 570 million tokens being allocated to future airdrops. OP’s circulating supply is 18.59% of its total supply, according to CoinMarketCap.

OP is currently trading at $1.35 having lost 2.19% of its value over the past 24-hours, according to CoinDesk data.

HCMC: Wrapping plastic grass around electric poles to prevent advertising papers

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In District 5, at the intersection of Nguyen Kim and Pham Huu Chi, plastic grass has been covering several light posts for around 3 months. Area residents have observed a significant reduction in the number of advertisements on electric poles due to the installation of plastic grass.

Likewise, on Tan Da Street, residents have reported a decline in haphazard advertising for the past 2 years since plastic grass was wrapped around the light and electric poles.

Some use tape instead of glue to stick flyers over the plastic grass

Wrapping plastic grass on electric poles makes it more difficult to paste advertising paper because the plastic grass does not stick to the glue. However, those who post advertisements still find ways to post advertisements. In some places, flyers and stickers began to appear.

After a period of wrapping, the plastic grass has also started peeling off certain poles. Many people have begun to worry that after a while, the grass will get old and look unkempt.

Furthermore, plastic is not eco-friendly and can pose a fire hazard if there is an electrical short circuit. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of preventing advertising is still unclear.

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Ha Giang urgently requests the operation of tourist boats for Nho Que River sightseeing

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After a temporary suspension of activities for 4 days, on the afternoon of September 19th, the People’s Committee of Meo Vac District, Ha Giang Province, issued an urgent official letter to relevant parties to restore the tourist route along the reservoir of the Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant for admiring the Nho Que River and the Tu San Gorge.

The official letter was sent to Nho Que 1 Joint Stock Company (the entity managing the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant), the Agricultural Cooperative and Tourism Service of Tu San (the entity operating boats on the Nho Que River) following the guidance of the Provincial Party Committee and the People’s Committee of Ha Giang Province.

Foreign tourists take a boat trip on Nho Que river

Therefore, to timely serve tourists for sightseeing and experiencing the Tu San Gorge on the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant, the People’s Committee of Meo Vac District requested Nho Que 1 Hydroelectric Joint Stock Company and the Agricultural Cooperative and Tourism Service of Tu San to work together to agree on a plan to continue the transportation of tourists within the reservoir of the hydroelectric plant. The results of the collaboration between these two entities should be submitted to the People’s Committee of Meo Vac District by 9:00 AM on September 20th, 2023.

In addition, it was agreed to resume the transportation of tourists on the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant, starting from 7:00 AM on September 21st, 2023.

Any issues related to the transportation of tourists within the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant will be further reviewed by the district’s People’s Committee for resolution within their authority and timely reported to the People’s Committee of Ha Giang Province for handling.

In an interview with Thanh Nien on the afternoon of September 19th, Mr. Nguyen Phu Xuyen, Deputy Director of Nho Que 1 Hydroelectric Joint Stock Company, confirmed that they had received the official letter from the People’s Committee of Meo Vac District. He stated that the hydroelectric company will always support the operation of tourist boats on the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant for admiring the Nho Que River and exploring the Tu San Gorge, with the specific resumption date being September 21st. However, due to the tourism activities taking place within the managed area of the hydroelectric plant, there are high safety requirements for water transportation.

Prior to this, on September 15th, the Agricultural Cooperative and Tourism Service of Tu San unexpectedly issued a notice of temporarily suspending the transportation of tourists within the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant from September 16th.

The reasons cited were the lack of a temporary agreement on the operation of inland water transportation services for tourists within the reservoir of Nho Que 1 hydroelectric plant between the People’s Committee of Meo Vac District, the Agricultural Cooperative and Tourism Service of Tu San, and Nho Que 1 Hydroelectric Joint Stock Company. Additionally, there had been no signing or extension of passenger transportation contracts between the two parties.

As a result, in recent days, tourists visiting Ha Giang had no means to admire the Nho Que River and the Tu San Gorge.

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Many canoes and jet skis in Vinh Hy Bay lack proper operating conditions

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Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province personally conducted an inspection and provided guidance for handling tourist vehicles that did not meet the requirements and were operating in the Vinh Hy Bay area within Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai District.

On the morning of September 19, Mr. Tran Quoc Nam, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province, personally conducted an inspection and provided guidance for handling tourist vehicles that did not meet the requirements and were operating in the Vinh Hy Bay area within Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai District.

Mr. Tran Quoc Nam (left) directly inspected and directed the handling of unqualified tourism vehicles operating in the Vinh Hy Bay area.

According to the report from the People’s Committee of Ninh Hai District, in the Vinh Hy Bay area, there are 24 fishing boats that meet the required conditions for operation, 33 speedboats, of which 19 are not in compliance with the requirements for operation, and 31 jet skis that are not in compliance with the requirements for operation.

Many unqualified tourist vehicles are operating in the Vinh Hy Bay area

Furthermore, there are 5 floating seafood restaurants made of wooden rafts that have been modified to attach to composite rafts to serve tourists, including the “Vui Ve” raft owned by Tan Vinh Cuong Company, the rafts owned by Vinh Hy Discovery Company, the “Dung Nhan” raft owned by Mr. Hoang Quoc Dung, the “Ut Thanh” raft owned by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Chinh, and the “Madam Hoang” raft owned by Ms. Hoang Thi Dung.

H.Ninh Hai People’s Committee issued a decision to sanction administrative violations against floating restaurants using converted aquaculture wooden rafts

Since the beginning of April 2023, the People’s Committee of Ninh Hai District issued administrative fines for violations by these seafood restaurants floating on wooden rafts for aquaculture. However, the owners of these rafts have not yet complied with the fines.

During the inspection, Mr. Tran Quoc Nam directly instructed relevant departments to review cases of violations in tourism activities to ensure the safety of tourists visiting Vinh Hy Bay.

“The province’s policy is to create all conditions for businesses and residents to develop tourism in general and in Vinh Hy Bay in particular. However, residents and tourism businesses must strictly comply with legal regulations for the sustainable development of tourism in Ninh Thuan,” Mr. Nam stated.

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Going Through a Hard Breakup? Here’s How to Get Back on Your Feet

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Losing your companion, best friend, cheerleader, and partner in crime through a messy breakup is devastatingly painful. You’re left feeling lost, weak, unworthy of love, unmotivated, and crushed. The recollection of the cute dates you used to have, all the adventures you experienced as a couple, all the morning cuddles you had, and all the dreams you shared makes you scared of your own thoughts. Every happy moment you shared now comes back to you with a huge lump of anger, frustrations, sadness, and regrets.

Evidently, this has to be and will certainly be the most difficult and challenging time of your life. However, the healthiest thing to do is to get back on your feet and move on. You have to pull yourself together, dust yourself up, piece your broken heart back together and, with time, learn how to live without your ex. To help you get back on your feet faster, we’ve shared in this post a few tips that you’ll find helpful along the way.

 

  1. Be in touch with your emotions

Allowing your feelings to wash over you might sound counterintuitive. However, this approach is in fact among the most certain routes to accelerated healing after a heartbreak. First of all, allow yourself to be sad, angry, devastated, and plain miserable for as long as necessary. Cry your pain away. Lay still in bed and rest. Cuss as much as you want. Stare blankly at the wall. Be sad. Acknowledge your feelings.

Secondly, don’t fight with your thoughts or try to suppress your grief. Reassure yourself that you are not crazy, weak, or petty for being consumed by sorrow. This will help you hit your emotional rock bottom in a few short days. Hitting rock bottom leaves you with only one way to go, and that way is up. It allows you to get back on your feet faster.

Thirdly, being in touch with your emotions also means allowing sorrow and happiness to coexist. Sadness and happiness don’t necessarily have to be opposite emotions that cancel out one another. The two feelings can coexist. If there still are things/people in your life that make you happy, don’t shut them out. Allow them to make you happy. Also, be deliberate about finding tiny moments of joy, real or fictional. You can derive joy in simple things such as the beauty of the sun shining through your window in the morning or admiring your pet as it snuggles up against your body at night.

 

  1. Immerse yourself in self-care

You’ve cried, you’ve been miserable, and you’ve gone through the emotional roller-coaster of a hard breakup. It’s now the time to switch gears a little and focus more on boosting your feel-good hormones, notably dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin. That’s where self-care comes in. Immersing yourself in self-care stimulates your brain to produce more feel-good chemicals, which consequently improves your emotional strength.

Here are some of the self-care activities that will aid the production of more feel-good hormones: 

 

  1.                   Substitute junk foods with healthy, fresh foods. Cook your own food if you can. While at it, add more leafy greens and fruits into your diet as they are known to increase dopamine and serotonin levels in the human body.  
  2.                 Dedicate one day every week for all-around pampering. Getting yourself a full-body massage, for example, will stimulate your skin, tissues, and muscles, which consequently injects more endorphins into your bloodstream.

iii.                Go out. A few hours in the tranquility of nature will significantly lower your stress levels and, in turn, regulate your blood pressure. Being in the sun for 15-20 minutes will also increase serotonin production in your body.

  1.               Get your heart pumping more efficiently by adopting and maintaining a regular workout routine. That will in turn trigger the release of more endorphins, giving you a prolonged happy rush.
  2.                 Increase your social interactions- reach out to family and friends a lot more. Socializing will calm your troubled mind, which then accelerates your healing.

 

  1. Be deliberate about forgetting your ex

Forgetting your ex, especially if you’re still in love with him, is not going to be easy. You won’t just wake up one day and realise that you no longer miss or love him. It will take a sequence of deliberate actions on your part to flush him out of your system. To get you started:

 

  1.       Build a support system. Recruit two or three people into your inner circle and task them with the responsibility of pulling you away from your ex. These are the people you’ll be reaching out to whenever you need to pour your heart out.
  2.     Stop blaming yourself for the breakup. Stop trying to rewrite your story with your ex. It is all over and in the past! Tell yourself that it’s not your fault that he left. Remind yourself that you are not broken, that nothing is wrong with you. Dismiss all those counterproductive “what-ifs” from your mind. Be deliberate about leaving it all in the past and moving on.

iii.    Reach out to a therapist for help in uncovering the unhealthy behavioral patterns that you’ve probably picked up since the breakup. The therapist can also help you avoid the relationship pitfalls that you probably ignored and that may have contributed to the breakup.

  1.   If there are sentimental items in your house that remind you of your ex, send them to him or give them out as donations. It is hard to move forward when you have his footprints all over your house.

 

  1. Head to the salon for a fresh start

You probably have been complying with your ex’s physical preferences for so long that you forgot how you actually love your hair. It’s now time to find your own kind of ‘sexy’ by booking a salon appointment for a hair makeover. A new hairdo will help you rediscover the inner beauty that you’ve been suppressing for the sake of your partner’s happiness. It will help you regain your confidence once again. It will hand the control of your beauty back to you. That’s exactly what you need for a fresh start.

Note:

  1.                   Be cautious about drastic hair makeovers. Don’t make any rash decisions. Only go for a hairdo that you know you loved before you met your ex or a hairstyle/color that you admired even when you were in a happy relationship.
  2.                 If you are skeptical about visiting your regular hairdresser for the fear of being judged, it is okay to shop around for a different hairdresser who doesn’t know you or your situation. If you are in San Francisco and are looking for a new hairdresser, here are a few San Francisco hair salons that we highly recommend.

 

  1. Unfollow him and your mutual friends on social media

Continuing to follow your ex online will only leave you devastated and confused. Sometimes you will get angry at him for seeming happy when you’re crying over him. Other times you will feel like you need him back in your life. But then if you see him getting comfortable around other women, you will certainly feel betrayed and cheated. You don’t want to go through this emotional roller-coaster again. Just block him, delete his number, and block his email. Even if you know his number off-head, deleting it on your phone is still important because it stops you from seeing any potentially heart-wrenching WhatsApp statuses.

Blocking your ex also prevents you from going off-the-rails crazy on your timeline. The idea that he could be stalking you on social media can easily compel you to post unnecessary and sometimes embarrassing stuff. Sometimes you’ll feel like you should prove to him that your life is exciting and rewarding without him in it; how self-reliant and flourishing you are. That is not good for your mental health.

Note: On top of blocking him on social media, it is important that you also block all the mutual friends you met through him. Such friends will always remind you of him. Sometimes they will innocently post pictures of him having fun and that will certainly get to you. Don’t wait for that to happen.

 

  1. Treat Yourself to Self-Care

During the challenging aftermath of a breakup, it’s crucial to prioritize self-care as a means of healing and self-renewal. Here are five nurturing activities to help you navigate this difficult time:

  • Retail Therapy: Embrace the healing power of shopping as a form of self-expression. Whether shopping for party dresses, a new outfit, a favorite book, or something that aligns with your hobbies and interests, indulging in a thoughtful purchase can boost your mood and sense of self-worth.
  • Spa Day at Home: Create your own spa experience with a relaxing bath, scented candles, and soothing music. Pamper yourself with skincare treatments, a manicure, or a DIY facial mask. This self-care ritual can help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
  • Explore a New Hobby: Channel your emotions into a new hobby or activity that captivates your interest. Whether it’s painting, cooking, dancing, or learning a musical instrument, engaging in something new can provide a sense of accomplishment and personal growth.
  • Mindfulness and Meditation: Practice mindfulness and meditation to calm your mind and reduce stress. Dedicate time each day to focus on your breath, clear your thoughts, and reconnect with your inner self. There are many apps and online resources to guide you in this practice.
  • Outdoor Adventures: Spend time in nature to recharge your spirit. Go for a hike, a leisurely walk in the park, or simply sit by a peaceful body of water. Nature has a calming effect and can help you gain perspective during challenging times.

 

  1. Repurpose your energy

If dating someone new isn’t feasible for you, why not try repurposing your energy to something more exciting? That will help you combat feelings of depression and anxiety, especially now that you have more free time on your hands. You can for example:

  1.                   Start engaging more in community development programs, e.g. volunteering at a local soup kitchen.
  2.                 Get a pet. Get another one if you already have one.

iii.                Throw yourself into your work and career. Enroll in as many professional online courses as you have time for. Chase your professional goals with a little more vigor and dedication.

  1.               Start a business on the side.
  2.                 Learn a new skill, e.g. how to code, cook, or play a musical instrument.
  3.               Join a book club.

vii.              Travel the world and engage in all kinds of physical activities, from surfing to bungee jumping.

 

Final word

Breakups are extremely difficult. Please stay strong if you’re going through one right now. We hope that the tips in this post will help you heal faster and get back on your feet.

Cøbra Can’t Fight $700K Craig Wright Legal Fees as an Anon, UK Judge Rules Again

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The pseudonymous Bitcoin.org operator lost an appeal on a November ruling that said he cannot challenge legal fees from the self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor while remaining anonymous.

A London High Court Judge on Monday upheld a previous ruling that Bitcoin.org website operators, including the pseudonymous Cøbra, must give up their identity to avoid hefty legal fees levied by self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright.

Wright served legal papers on Cøbra in April 2021 over the copyright of Bitcoin’s whitepaper, the popular cryptocurrency’s manifesto. The Australian computer scientist who has long claimed to be its pseudonymous author Satoshi Nakamoto, accused operators of the Bitcoin.org payment network’s website of infringing his rights by publishing the white paper. Wright claimed that, as Satoshi, he owned the copyright to the Bitcoin manifesto.

After Cøbra was a no-show in court, a judge ordered the white paper to be taken down from the website. Then, when Cøbra attempted to challenge Wright’s request 568,516.42 pounds ($704,500) in legal fees, a London High Court Judge ruled in November that in order to challenge the costs, Cøbra had to identify themselves.

On Monday, London High Court Justice Richard Smith dismissed Cøbra’s appeal on the November ruling saying that, although there are several reasons why parties would legally request anonymity, including threat to life, Cøbra’s reasons for not identifying themselves seemed “not only unworkable but also risked undermining the very principles of natural justice” because they sought to remain anonymous “not only against the public at large, but against the Claimant [Wright] and the court as well.”

Pseudonymous characters that are prominent community members, developers or influencers are commonplace in the crypto world, which may explain Cøbra’s fight to stay anonymous. Meanwhile, Wright is pursuing multiple lawsuits around the world over the Bitcoin whitepaper, and even libel over claims that he is Satoshi.

Lawyers for Wright told CoinDesk on Monday that they are awaiting an order on next steps, including whether Cøbra is now required to pay up in full.

CZ Denies Binance.US Used Ceffu or Binance Custody in Apparent Contradiction

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Binance.US previously told a DC court it used custody software offered by Binance’s international arm that was later rebranded Ceffu.

Crypto tycoon Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied that his exchange Binance’s U.S. arm used a custody software provided by its international counterpart, in an apparent contradiction with previous statements by Binance.US in legal filings.

Binance Custody, a wallet service later rebranded Ceffu, is at the center of a probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which is seeking assurances that the U.S. exchange’s assets won’t be transferred overseas.

“For the record, Binance.US does not use, and have NEVER used Ceffu or Binance Custody,” CZ, who is Binance’s founder and chief executive officer, said in a Tuesday post on social network X, previously Twitter, the day after the SEC and Binance.US squared off in a Washington, DC court on the issue.

That stands in stark contrast to previous statements made by lawyers for the U.S. exchange – identified as BAM in court filings –which said that Binance.US had used custody software provided by international arm Binance Holdings Ltd (BHL), a program that was later marketed as Ceffu.

BAM “relies on wallet custody software developed by BHL to maintain the digital asset wallets that hold much of its customers’ assets,” said a Sept. 12 court filing by Binance.US, which is seeking to shake off SEC charges it operated an unregistered crypto exchange, adding that when the company later “learned that BHL was planning to market the software commercially under the name ‘Ceffu,’ it adopted the name as a shorthand reference to the software, including in correspondence with the SEC.”

“While BAM referred to the BHL software as ‘Ceffu,’ it never suggested that it licensed software from any entity other than BHL,” the filing by Binance.US added. “BAM has been clear that it relies on wallet custody software licensed from BHL in all its correspondence with the SEC and submissions to this Court.”

Ceffu – rebranded from Binance Custody in February – last week denied that it had provided services to Binance.US, or that it operated in the country at all, but its relationship to Binance remains a gray area.

An Aug. 3 screengrab of the Ceffu website, detected and published by the SEC, suggests Ireland-based Binance Institutional Holdings Limited controls the custodian’s trademarks and data and describes a Singaporean entity named Binance Institutional SG Pte as one of its operating arms. References to Binance appear to have been removed in an Aug. 8 website update.

CTY TNHH CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES: Xây dựng giải pháp đầu tư cá nhân hóa

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CTY TNHH CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES được thành lập năm 2008 và là một trong những công ty tư vấn đầu tư sớm nhất trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam. Sứ mệnh của công ty là cung cấp cho khách hàng dịch vụ tư vấn đầu tư chứng khoán chuyên nghiệp, hiệu quả và đáng tin cậy và giúp khách hàng đạt được mục tiêu đánh giá và bảo toàn tài sản.

CTY TNHH CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES Phạm vi kinh doanh bao gồm: Phân bổ tài sản: Theo sở thích rủi ro, mục tiêu thu nhập và thời gian đầu tư của khách hàng, thiết kế danh mục tài sản phù hợp cho khách hàng, bao gồm cổ phiếu, trái phiếu, quỹ, phái sinh, v.v. Quản lý danh mục đầu tư: theo sự thay đổi của thị trường và nhu cầu của khách hàng, thường xuyên điều chỉnh và tối ưu hóa danh mục tài sản của khách hàng để tăng lợi nhuận và giảm thiểu rủi ro. Đánh giá rủi ro: sử dụng các công cụ và phương pháp quản lý rủi ro tiên tiến để phân tích và định lượng các yếu tố rủi ro khác nhau đối với khách hàng như rủi ro thị trường, rủi ro tín dụng, rủi ro thanh khoản… từ đó đưa ra các chiến lược kiểm soát rủi ro tương ứng. Phân tích thị trường: Sử dụng các nguồn dữ liệu chuyên nghiệp và đội ngũ nghiên cứu, để cung cấp cho khách hàng thông tin thị trường , và dự báo xu hướng kịp thời chính xác và chuyên sâu, bao gồm kinh tế vĩ mô, biểu hiện của nhóm ngành, tài chính doanh nghiệp, phân tích kỹ thuật, v.v.

CTY TNHH CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES Những ưu điểm là: Đội ngũ chuyên nghiệp: CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES có đội ngũ bao gồm các chuyên gia tư vấn đầu tư cao cấp, các nhà phân tích, nhà nghiên cứu và nhân viên kỹ thuật giàu kinh nghiệm và kiến thức chuyên môn về thị trường chứng khoán, có thể cung cấp cho khách hàng các dịch vụ và tư vấn chất lượng cao. Khái niệm hướng đến khách hàng: CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES tập trung vào nhu cầu và sự hài lòng của khách hàng, cung cấp cho mỗi khách hàng các giải pháp đầu tư phù hợp và dịch vụ cá nhân hóa, đồng thời thiết lập mối quan hệ hợp tác và tin cậy lâu dài. Công nghệ đổi mới: CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES sử dụng nền tảng và công cụ công nghệ mới nhất để cung cấp cho khách hàng trải nghiệm đầu tư thuận tiện, an toàn và hiệu quả, bao gồm tư vấn trực tuyến, giao dịch, báo cáo và các chức năng khác. Trong mười lăm năm qua, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES đã cung cấp cho hàng ngàn khách hàng từ các ngành nghề và lĩnh vực khác nhau các dịch vụ tư vấn đầu tư chất lượng cao, giúp họ đạt được những lợi ích và thành tựu đáng kể trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam. Công ty cũng đã đạt được một số giải thưởng và chứng nhận trong ngành như Giải thưởng Công ty Tư vấn Đầu tư Tốt nhất Việt Nam, Giải thưởng Đối tác Xuất sắc của Ủy ban Thị trường Chứng khoán Việt Nam, v.v.

Lịch sử phát triển

Năm 2008, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES được chính thức thành lập và phát hành sản phẩm tạp chí tài chính điện tử đầu tiên phục vụ các nhà đầu tư cá nhân, sản phẩm này đã nhận được sự đánh giá cao từ thị trường.

Năm 2010, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES Bắt đầu cung cấp phân bổ tài sản, và quản lý danh mục đầu tư, đánh giá rủi ro và phân tích thị trường , nhằm thiết kế danh mục tài sản phù hợp với khách hàng, gia tăng lợi nhuận và giảm thiểu rủi ro.

Năm 2012, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES đạt Giải thưởng Công ty Tư vấn Đầu tư Tốt nhất Việt Nam về tính chuyên nghiệp và sự hài lòng của khách hàng trên thị trường chứng khoán

Năm 2014, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES sự ra mắt dịch vụ tư vấn, giao dịch, báo cáo trực tuyến và các chức năng khác, nhằm mang đến cho khách hàng trải nghiệm đầu tư thuận tiện, an toàn và hiệu quả

Năm 2016, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES đạt giải thưởng Đối tác xuất sắc của Ủy ban thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam, thể hiện sự đóng góp và hỗ trợ cho sự phát triển của thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam

Năm 2018, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES kỷ niệm 10 năm thành lập, cung cấp dịch vụ tư vấn đầu tư chất lượng cao cho hàng nghìn khách hàng từ các ngành, lĩnh vực khác nhau, giúp họ đạt được những lợi ích và thành tựu đáng kể trên thị trường chứng khoán Việt Nam.

Năm 2020, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES sẽ ứng phó với những thách thức kinh tế và thị trường do đại dịch vương miện mới mang lại, cung cấp cho khách hàng thông tin thị trường và dự báo xu hướng kịp thời, chính xác và chuyên sâu, đồng thời giúp khách hàng điều chỉnh và tối ưu hóa danh mục tài sản , cũng như nắm bắt cơ hội đầu tư

Năm 2022, CARE FINANCIAL SERVICES sẽ thực hiện đổi mới kinh doanh, và phát triển mạnh mẽ các sản phẩm hưu trí chuyên nghiệp với các chức năng hưu trí thực tế, bao gồm tiền gửi tiết kiệm hưu trí, quỹ và quản lý tài sản hưu trí, bảo hiểm hưu trí độc quyền, hưu trí thương mại, v.v., nhằm cung cấp đầy đủ cho khách hàng giải pháp tài chính hưu trí

The fourth diameter of the MCDs opened in the Russian capital

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MCD-4, extending up to 86 km, is declared as the longest diameter among all Moscow Central Diameters. It offers convenient travel for passengers while reducing the number of cars on the highways.

Hanoi The fourth Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-4) was launched in Moscow. The new commuter line intersects the Russian capital from west to east, and connects seven central railroad stations of the metropolis. Dozens of new services are now available for the commuters with faster travel times, better comfort and for less money.

The new diameter opened less than a month after MCD-3 and became the longest line of rapid transit system yet, stretching for 86 km. It has 36 stations with 38 connection options to the subway, MCC and other MCDs. Having the most up-to-date infrastructure among all four lines, MCD-4 will soon have two more stations . 67% of all stations (24) have become Moscow transportation hubs and meet the high standards of urban mobility systems.

Convenient travel for passengers

The traffic interval on MCD-4 will be only 5.5 minutes during peak hours, and thanks to the new tariff system the fare has decreased 3 times from 200 to 65 rubles. Thanks to Moscow’s advanced ticketing system, which won Transport Ticketing Awards in 2020 and 2021, passengers can make free connections to the subway, MCC and other MCD lines in 90 and 120 minutes on some routes.

The launch of the fourth diameter will have a significant effect on the entire mobility system of Moscow. The neighboring subway lines will see a decrease in traffic by 9%, the number of cars on some of the highways will be reduced.

“Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin launched another diameter. MCD-4 connected more than 20 districts of Moscow and 4 cities within the Moscow suburbs. We forecast that by the end of 2023, it will be used by 260-270 thousand people per day with extra capacity for many years to come,” said Maksim Liksutov, the Head of the Department of Transport and Development of Road Transport Infrastructure of the City of Moscow .

About Moscow Central Diameter

MCD is one of the most ambitious urban mobility projects in Russia and the world, which creates a seamless space in the Moscow metropolis. The first two diameters started their operations on November 21, 2019. The project took a record time of 2 years to realize. More than 600 million passengers travelled via MCDs since their launch. In 2023, the capital is bursting with new huge transportation projects. In spring, the entire BCL (Big Circle metro line) – the longest metro ring in the world – was launched, and on August 17, the third Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-3) saw light.

 

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Vinfast Ranks Among Vietnam’s Top 5 Automotive Brands

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Decision Lab, the exclusive partner of YouGov in Vietnam, has unveiled the Decision Lab Automotive Brand Rankings 2023. The ranking reveals that Toyota is the best automotive brand in Vietnam. Vinfast has entered the top 5, surpassing many established global players, and achieved the second position in the northern region.

This is the first automotive ranking in the Vietnam market. The ranking is based on data from YouGov BrandIndex, a syndicated brand tracker that collects data on over 400 Vietnamese brands daily.

The Decision Lab Automotive Brand Rankings 2023 measures overall brand health by taking the average scores of six YouGov BrandIndex metrics: General Impression, Quality, Value, Corporate Reputation, Customer Satisfaction, and Recommendation. Automotive businesses can use this ranking to understand their brand performance, compare themselves with their competitors, and identify areas for improvement.

Download the full report from the Decision Lab website.

Toyota is the top-ranked brand in the automotive ranking, with a brand health score of 21. It is closely followed by Mercedes-Benz and BMW in second and third place with scores of 20 and 19.4, respectively.

Honda is in fourth place with a score of 18.9. Vinfast is in fifth place with a score of 15.7. The other brands that are in the top 10 are Ford (15.5), Audi (14.7), Hyundai (12.7), Porsche (12.3), and Lexus (12).

The ranking becomes more intriguing when we look at the regional results. While Toyota is the number one brand in the North and South markets, it is overtaken by Honda in the Central market.

VinFast’s brand health is robust in the North market, in second place. It also does well in the Central market but lost its top 5 to Ford in the South market.

The full report can be downloaded from the Decision Lab website.

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Thue Quist Thomasen, CEO of Decision Lab, commented on the ranking:

“We are proud to present the Decision Lab Automotive Brand Rankings 2023, the first in Vietnam. This ranking is based on data from YouGov BrandIndex, the world’s leading brand tracker that measures public perception of brands daily.

This ranking provides a comprehensive and unbiased assessment of the brand health of Vietnam’s automotive players, using six metrics that reflect how consumers perceive and interact with them.

The ranking provides valuable insights for automotive businesses to understand their brand performance, benchmark themselves against their competitors, and identify areas for improvement. We hope this ranking will help automotive businesses make better decisions and drive growth in this dynamic and competitive market.”

Dinh Yen: The village that “weaves” colors

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The mat village of Dinh Yen, located in the Lap Vo district of Dong Thap province, is a vibrant and colorful place. The houses and alleyways are adorned with green, red, yellow, purple, and other familiar fibers that are popular among the locals. The inhabitants of this village are meticulous in selecting each color of yarn, and the steady clack of the weaving machines has become a defining characteristic of the area. The result is a warm and inviting atmosphere that reflects a passion for work and a deep appreciation for the traditional profession that has been practiced here for over a century.

Dyeing stage

To create these colors, the fibers must undergo a meticulous dyeing process. The skilled workers expertly apply the dye, ensuring that each strand is evenly coated. The bright sunshine and refreshing wind of Dinh Yen further enhance the vibrancy of the colors, making them even more striking. In short, the village of Dinh Yen is a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of traditional textile production.

People weave mats using traditional wooden frames
People weave mats using industrial mat-weaving machines

The village of Dinh Yen is a hub of traditional hand-weaving methods. Although many mat-making businesses have switched to machine weaving, the village elders continue to preserve tradition by using rhythmic, clacking looms. The young people of Dinh Yen are constantly bringing new creativity to the process, adding more colors to the vibrant village. As a result, visitors can now enjoy the warm hues of the village, and the bold Vietnamese colors are becoming even more brilliant and far-reaching. Additionally, this traditional approach to weaving ensures that the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam is celebrated and maintained.

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Sa Pa is going to celebrate 120 years of tourism

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The Sa Pa tourism program spanning 120 years is a momentous occasion that encompasses tourism, culture, and social events, all in honor of the 65th anniversary of Uncle Ho’s visit to Lao Cai. This program serves to solidify Sa Pa’s standing as a national tourist area and a prime destination in Vietnam, thanks to its extensive 120-year history of development.

To showcase the cultural values, tourism resources, and one-of-a-kind products unique to Sa Pa, the Tourism Culture Week is set to kick off on September 20th. Alongside this, a range of highly anticipated events will also take place during the week, such as the Sa Pa discovery experience program, the Sa Pa-VMM 2023 International Mountain Marathon, the Full Moon Festival, the Sports Dance Festival, and numerous cultural and artistic exchange events.

Sa Pa Tourism is commemorating its 120th anniversary by hosting a special art program on September 23. The objective is to showcase Sa Pa’s exceptional tourism potential and unique products, while also highlighting the 120-year journey of tourism in the region. The ultimate goal is to establish Sa Pa as an internationally recognized National Tourist Area, in line with National Tourism Year 2023.

Since the start of 2023, Sa Pa has experienced a significant increase in tourism and vehicle traffic. To ensure a delightful and safe experience for both locals and tourists, the area has implemented measures to ensure security, traffic safety, fire prevention, healthcare, environmental sanitation, and preservation of the tourist landscape.

The anniversary celebrations began with a bang in March 2023 and were well-received by tourists. The events included the Flower Festival, Heaven’s Gate Spring Festival, Fansipan Flower Festival, Rose Festival “Sa Pa – Land of Love,” International Yoga Day in Sa Pa, and the Miss Northwest Tourism Contest. These events have contributed to Sa Pa’s recognition as a top destination for short vacations and highlight the potential for further development in the tourism industry.

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Google Maps adds emojis to favorite places

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Google Maps has just added a feature to customize saved locations with emoji icons to help find them more quickly.

With the Google Maps app, users can tap on the “Saved” tab at the bottom of the screen to create a list of places they want to go or their favorite spots.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Google announced that thanks to a new update for the app, “you can customize saved locations with emoji icons to help you find your favorite places faster.”

Google adds the feature to find favorite places faster with emojis on Google Maps

Similar to other emojis available in messages, users can use emoji icons representing food, sports, or any other emotions to symbolize a saved location, according to PhoneArena.

This feature will not work with default lists that come with Google Maps, such as “Want to go,” “Favorite places,” “Travel plans,” “Labeled,” and “Starred places.”

Users will need to create their own lists or edit existing ones they’ve created themselves. In a video shared by Google on X, a new list named “Favorite Coffee Spots” was created. An emoji icon, in this case, a coffee cup, was chosen for the list, and a description was added. Now, you can simply add the locations you want to include in the list.

Google is believed to have made this change because emoji icons can convey more information to users than simply pinning a location on the map. By using emoji icons, users can quickly identify a favorite spot on the map.

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