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Vanguard calls Bitcoin a 'toy' while opening platform to crypto ETFs

vanguard+2 has made headlines by calling Bitcoin a 'toy' while simultaneously opening its platform to crypto ETFs. This contradictory move has sparked debate in the financial community. The investment giant's CEO made the controversial statement during a recent earnings call, describing cryptocurrency as a speculative asset rather than a serious investment vehicle. However, just weeks later, the company announced it would begin offering crypto ETF products to its clients. This apparent contradiction has left many investors confused about the firm's true stance on digital assets. Financial analysts are divided on whether this represents a strategic pivot or simply an acknowledgment of client demand. Some see it as a pragmatic move to capture market share in the growing crypto investment space, while others view it as inconsistent messaging that could erode trust. The decision comes as major financial institutions increasingly embrace cryptocurrency products despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
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AI Technology Breakthrough Boosts Market Sentiment

The catalyst for the market rise mainly comes from recent major AI technology advancements. OpenAI officially released the GPT-5.2 series models on December 11, which is the company's most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, comprehensively optimized for professional work scenarios and setting industry records across multiple benchmark tests. This move has boosted sentiment in the AI sector.

What is even more noteworthy is the technological breakthrough in the domestic AI chip field. DeepSeek-V3.1's special design using UE8M0 FP8 parameter precision for next-generation domestic chips will accelerate the large-scale deployment of domestic AI chips in the future inference-dominated market. Additionally, TileLang, a programming language launched by Peking University specifically designed for AI operator development, is expected to help domestic AI chips establish a mature software ecosystem and significantly lower the development threshold for domestic chip operators.

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Institutions are optimistic about the industrial chain prospects

Brokerage institutions are generally optimistic about the development prospects of the AI and chip industry chain. Western Securities analysis suggests that with computing power as the foundation, model advancement, and promising applications, specific attention can be paid to AI chips, DeepSeek-V3.1 design, and domestic computing power directions. Pacific Securities states that as AI technology deeply penetrates and scenarios continue to expand, AI technology is accelerating the empowerment of electronic terminal equipment upgrades, driving breakthroughs in new display technologies, and the domestic electronic technology industry chain will gain structural growth opportunities.

Regarding the broader market, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 446.28 points on the 12th, up 1.75%, closing at 25,976.79 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index rose 103.46 points, closing at 5,638.05 points, up 1.87%. Hong Kong technology stocks collectively strengthened, with SenseTime-W and Horizon Robotics rising over 4%, while Xiaomi Corporation-W, Li Auto-W, ZTE Corporation and others rose over 2%.

China Galaxy Securities previously pointed out that "artificial intelligence" has been emphasized in important meetings for two consecutive years, confirming its strategic position as a leading and disruptive technology, as well as China's current main direction for the integration of technology and industry.

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