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Wall Street Chief Economist Says AI Has Added “Zero Weight” to U.S. Companies’ Earnings

Trillions of dollars invested, and for most U.S. companies, AI has delivered no visible results.
That is the thesis of Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management, who argues that artificial intelligence (AI) has delivered “zero return” to the U.S. corporate economy outside the tech sector that sells it, Bloomberg reports.
Seven companies are rising thanks to AI… 493 are staying put
The argument is based on a comparison within the S&P 500 index, which groups the 500 largest companies listed on the U.S. stock market. On one side are the “Magnificent Seven,” as the tech giants leading the AI race are known. On the other are the remaining 493.

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Bancamiga’s assets surpassed US$500 million at the close of the third quarter

Bancamiga recently upgraded its technological infrastructure, a renewal that will enable it to process a higher volume of transactions and improve the performance of its digital services.
Bancamiga closed the third quarter of the year with total assets of Bs 430,468.2 million (US$501.1 million), representing annual growth of 490.3% in bolivars and 22% in dollars, according to data from Aristimuño Herrera & Asociados.
As a result, the bank ranked as the sixth-largest in the system by assets, moving up one position compared with September 2025. Asset growth was slightly above the system average.

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Requirements for Selling or Buying Shares in a C.A. Company in Venezuela

The recommendation is that before buying or selling a company's shares, you seek advice from a corporate lawyer who can help you complete the transaction safely and in compliance with the law. This will save you time and money.
In Venezuela, buying or selling shares in a privately held company (whose shares are not traded on the stock exchange) is a process that is both simple and complex to carry out.
As for the simple part, shareholders must record the transaction in the company's shareholder register, in accordance with Article 296 of the Commercial Code and current case law.

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LatinPagos: Reinventing the Point of Sale in Venezuela’s New Commercial Landscape

Beyond card processing, the company led by Rodrigo Nogueroles is building a transaction platform that connects point-of-sale systems, multi-currency payments, and bank reconciliation.
For years, the payment experience in Venezuelan businesses was marked by accumulated friction. From using calculators to convert foreign currencies into bolívares and reading personal information aloud at the checkout to bank terminals operating as islands, disconnected from the rest of the business, accepting payments became a slow and error-prone process. In this environment of transition toward greater efficiency, the traditional point of sale was no longer enough.

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Industrial milestone: First oil pumping unit manufactured 100% in Venezuela installed

It is now operational in the Boca, Guara, and Guico fields, located at the northeastern end of the Orinoco Oil Belt, operated by Alvorada Oil & Gas in a strategic partnership with Dinatel Group.
October 25, 2026
Economy.- Brazilian company Alvorada Oil & Gas, in a strategic partnership with Dinatel Group, announced the construction and installation of the first oil pumping unit manufactured entirely in Venezuela.
This initiative is aimed at strengthening domestic technology production for the hydrocarbons industry and promoting the sector’s industrialization.

The prime minister of the Zionist state of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, said his country could turn to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to circumvent possible international sanctions, to the dismay of his opponents and the country’s central bank governor. Several candidates seeking to replace Netanyahu in the October 27 elections, as well as the head of the Bank of Israel, were quick to challenge the prime minister’s statement.

A dozen Western countries have announced sanctions targeting products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, in response to attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians and the increase in settlement construction approved by Netanyahu. Those sanctions could be extended to Israel itself, economists and industry figures said last month.

Chinese national Zheng Zhao faces a money-laundering charge in the US following his extradition from the Netherlands over an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving more than US$36 million. Investigators have identified 174 American victims whose funds allegedly passed through bank accounts in tax havens and digital wallets. The network used investment platforms and fake websites to deceive victims.

The illicit funds initially passed through shell companies in the US, from where they were transferred to bank accounts in offshore jurisdictions. The money was then converted into stablecoin and distributed to digital wallets abroad, specifically in Cambodia. Zhao faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

#EEUU #blockchain #Israel #benjamin_netanyahu #BTC $BTC

💥The far-right María Corina arrived at the Church of Santa Rosa in Lara to thank the Divine Shepherdess for her return to Venezuela. In this country, politicians have a free pass to do whatever they want without going to jail...🤷‍♂️

#politica #MariaMachado #venezuela #caracasvenezuela #Venezuela2026 $BZ $CL

Schwab equity research director Adam Lynch indicated that a total Democratic victory in the midterm elections might not affect cryptocurrencies as much as many expect, noting that Schwab’s data suggest only a modest relationship that has not been very consistent.

Although shifts in power in Washington after the midterm elections may introduce regulatory uncertainty or temporarily slow certain legislative advances the sector has been hoping for, historical and market data suggest that the direct correlation between these elections and crypto asset price movements is not always decisive or linear.

💥President Donald Trump reacts to María Corina’s return: “She’s a very nice woman. She gave me her Nobel Prize, so what else can I say? I hope she’s safe. She’s a very nice woman.” This confirms that we are a FUCKING American colony...😠

I’ll keep it brief: only a presidential election will tell us which cat has the longest claws.

#DonaldTrump #EEUU #MariaMachado #venezuela #TRUMP $BTC

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirms that the Pentagon is carrying out classified Bitcoin initiatives to gain an advantage over China. Hegseth acknowledged that BTC has gone from being a marginal asset to a key national security tool. He noted that these classified initiatives give the country a strategic advantage over digital control models promoted by competitors such as China.

The head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, revealed that the military is already operating nodes on the BTC monetary network to monitor and conduct operational cyber testing. This military stance complements the U.S. administration's policies to maintain and strengthen a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve sourced from federal seizures.

⚾ The Glorious Caracas Lions crushed the Turkish ship! 💪🦁🤜

💥 Renowned investor, entrepreneur, and financial educator Mark Moss believes Bitcoin's price could approach US$1 million by 2030 if it gains traction as a store of value. For now, it could fall below US$75,000...🙊🙉🙈

#BTC #bitcoin #EEUU #ballenas #Inversiones $BTC

💥Economist and crypto skeptic Peter Schiff said that #Bitcoin will fall to US$75,000, adding that a very long weekend is coming for bitcoiners. Maybe...🛝

💥Rice prices in the US have reached US$17.5 per cwt, an 85% increase this year alone. Rice production is expected to fall to its lowest level in 33 years.

✅Head and Shoulders Formation

The Head and Shoulders pattern typically appears in the final stage of an uptrend and indicates that the market could change direction. The Head and Shoulders (H&S) is a fundamental chart pattern.

The H&S pattern is characterized by a central upward peak (the “head”), preceded by an earlier upward peak with a lower high (the “left shoulder”), and followed by a later upward peak with a lower high (the “right shoulder”). A trend line, called the neckline, connects them.

The H&S pattern is used to anticipate a trend reversal from bullish to bearish. This occurs in approximately 70% of cases, making the pattern fairly reliable.

#PeterShiff #BTC #EEUU #EstadosUnidos #market $XAU $BTC

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Apparently, Congressman Jorge Rodríguez suffers from amnesia, and we have to remind him of his own words. As they say in my town, the tongue is the body's punishment.

It's clear that the gringos are in charge in this colony...🤷‍♂️

#EEUU #venezuela #Rodriguez #petróleo #caracasvenezuela $BZ $CL

Analysts at JPMorgan, the largest bank in the US, said that actions by US regulators are partially offsetting the failure of the CLARITY Act in the Senate, but only legislation would make crypto rules more durable in the long term. Agencies such as the SEC and CFTC themselves have been implementing administrative measures, exemptions, and regulatory proposals, including initiatives to address leveraged trading in token offerings.

The analysts’ central point is that guidelines or regulations issued by regulatory agencies are inherently vulnerable. These measures can be easily reversed after future political changes in the White House or become subject to lengthy court battles. Therefore, only a law passed by Congress could provide the robust legal certainty that large institutional investors really need.

US Senator Richard Blumenthal is investigating the company behind Tether following a reported deal with a former cryptocurrency adviser to President Donald Trump. The senator is investigating a contract worth approximately US$6.3 million between Tether and Nxum, a consulting and marketing firm co-founded by Bo Hines, a former White House cryptocurrency adviser, and his father.

The Senate subcommittee seeks to determine whether there were ethical conflicts, influence peddling, or violations of lobbying regulations. According to the investigation, the business relationship began shortly after Hines took up his official role, and encrypted messaging channels may have been used to coordinate political pressure strategies around key legislative proposals related to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.

#EEUU #Stablecoins #DonaldTrump #JPMorgan #CLARITYAct $BTC

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The president of North American Blue Energy Partners, Alejandro Betancourt, was in Zulia state alongside PDVSA executives and State Department officials to inspect oil fields covered by the oil agreement with the U.S., and confirmed on the ground that operations were progressing.

Betancourt’s name has appeared in international case files related to the handling of funds originating from PDVSA. In Spain, the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of the National Court has pursued cases involving alleged money laundering. Although some courts have ordered partial closures or dismissals at certain stages of proceedings, finding that no crime had been proven or citing the existence of prior proceedings in Venezuela, appeals by prosecutors and the opening of new lines of investigation have kept his name under European judicial scrutiny.

💥According to Bloomberg, China Machinery Engineering Corp. is close to partially restarting the Planta Centro power plant in an effort to repair Venezuela’s power grid.

#china #EEUU #petróleo #PDVSA #venezuela $CL $BZ

💥According to Rappi’s co-founder, Venezuelans are more interested in doing business than participating in politics. Especially the RRR...😅

Sharp drops in cryptocurrency market capitalization, exceeding US$200 billion over short periods, have been recurring events driven by macroeconomic factors, regulatory tensions, and massive asset sell-offs. When the market falls below key support prices, traders’ leveraged positions are automatically liquidated. This forces sudden asset sales and precipitates massive losses in market capitalization within hours or days.

Alternative cryptocurrencies often suffer steeper declines than Bitcoin, amplifying the loss in the global market’s total value. The digital asset market is characterized by high volatility and a tendency toward rapid corrections after periods of consolidation or overheating.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin’s correlation with gold reached an eight-year high in September, while its correlation with the dollar hit a historically low level, signaling a possible shift in its regime from a risk asset to a tangible asset. For years, the crypto market has moved almost in lockstep with technology risk assets and under the strong influence of US monetary policy and the dollar.

A 90-day correlation that climbs to multi-year highs, with significant short-term peaks, shows that investors are beginning to seek shelter in BTC for the same macroeconomic reasons they buy physical gold: as a hedge against fiat currency depreciation and loss of purchasing power. BTC’s inherent volatility remains far higher than gold’s, so this behavior should be viewed as an evolving regime shift, not a definitive convergence.

#BTC #venezuela #EEUU #GOLD #bitcoin $BTC $XAU

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Economist and crypto skeptic Peter Schiff said a stock market collapse would be bullish for gold after the precious metal fell $116 to close just above $4,000. Schiff argues that sharp drops like this are not due to a deterioration in gold’s fundamentals, but rather to margin calls or short-term profit-taking to cover losses in other assets.

Market analysts and veterans, such as seasoned trader Peter Brandt, point out that gold is not immune to severe short-term corrections, challenging Schiff’s aggressive recommendation to buy every dip while selling pressure in futures continues to mount.

✅️Formation of a W pattern or double bottom.

In technical analysis, a double bottom, or W pattern, forms during a downtrend and signals a trend reversal. Bollinger Bands are a very useful tool for confirming the formation of this pattern, as explained below:

The first signal to watch for is a price close (the first bottom) below or near the lower band, followed by a bullish reaction that takes the price to the middle band. The second signal is the formation of a second bottom, which should be above the lower band, indicating less weakness than the first bottom. Finally, the third signal confirming the trend reversal pattern is a strong upward move that takes the price above the upper band.

#GOLD #TradingSignals #PeterShiff #ANTICRIPTO #market $XAU

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💥The low-cap token #Irys rose more than 600% in a single daily candle. 🚀 🔥💥🌈

According to SCMP, HSBC is beginning to roll out its Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, RedCoin, to more than 3.3 million PayMe users. PayMe app users can activate the stablecoin wallet directly on the platform to make person-to-person payments and purchases at more than 100,000 participating merchants.

The stablecoin is pegged 1:1 to the Hong Kong dollar and has an official license granted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. HSBC also plans to use RedCoin to facilitate investment in tokenized assets, such as tokenized share classes in money market funds, and eventually extend its use to corporate and institutional applications.

💥More than US$10 trillion has been wiped from global stock markets since their annual highs.

🇰🇷 South Korea: -43%.
🇮🇩 Indonesia: -42.39%.
🇹🇷 Turkey: -29%.
🇨🇳 China: -19%.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong: -18%.
🇯🇵 Japan: -15.45%.
🇮🇳 India: -10.84%.
🇺🇸 U.S.: -2.95%.

The BCV dollar rate stands at US$ 🔄 Bs.887,30 ⏫️ USDT-BCV exchange rate gap ♻️ 12,9% 🔻 #Bitcoin 🔄 US$81.000 ⏫️ #Ethereum 🔄 US$2.400 ⏫️ #GRAM 🔄 US$1,3🔻 🔶️BNB 🔄 US$740 ⏫️ 🔶Open your Binance P2P account in USDT👉 👈👀🔶

#venezuela #Asia #Europe #BTC $BTC

Doña Delcy needs to be reminded of her own words. As they say in my town, the tongue is the body's punishment.

It's clear we're a vulgar gringo colony...🤷‍♂️

#DelcyRodriguez #EEUU #chavismo #venezuela #caracasvenezuela $BZ $CL

Cisneros Group CEO Adriana Cisneros estimates that conditions will be ripe in a year to begin investing her US$1 billion Intrépida fund in Venezuelan projects in sectors developing at the intersection of infrastructure and technology. Cisneros clarified that the goal of the capital contribution is not to repair obsolete infrastructure, but to leap directly to modern solutions to address everyday problems.

Bitcoin's price fell toward the US$81,000 mark on Friday, posting a sharp decline after reaching peaks above US$84,000 between October 21 and 22. The spot market is directly linked to a massive outflow of capital from U.S. BTC ETFs.

According to capital flow data, BTC ETFs recorded a net daily outflow of US$635 million yesterday. This represents the largest withdrawal of institutional funds in a single day since last June.

Specialist Henrik Zeberg projects that BTC's price will reach US$100,000 by the end of the month, indicating that growth prospects remain strong despite the ETF liquidations.

💥The low-cap token #Irys has gained 278% on the daily chart. 🚀 🌈🔥

#etf #EEUU #BTC #venezolana $BTC $IRYS

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🚨Brent crude oil rises above US$114 per barrel for the first time since May 5. Too bad we’re an American colony with prices this high...🙄

💥The US Treasury Department has decided to exclude Venezuela from its list of countries or jurisdictions subject to regulations restricting US investment abroad. They can’t keep blocking their own colony...🤷‍♂️

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Interior says an operation involving 30 countries, INTERPOL, and 13 private companies identified US$39 billion in funds and cryptocurrencies linked to scam activities, resulting in more than 960 arrests and raids on 29 fraud centers. More than 3,500 suspects and 15,500 victims around the world were identified. A total of 4,126 bank accounts were blocked, and 570 social media profiles used to recruit victims were removed.

More than 123 million online scam attempts were prevented or thwarted worldwide. The announcement was made during the 13th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime in Vienna.

💥President Donald Trump said he can run for president again because he was cheated in 2020. The US Constitution categorically prohibits that...🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥

Doña Dinorah Figuera said that the “Transition” in Venezuela must establish a Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and a trustworthy National Electoral Council. If so, she should be jailed for posing as a congresswoman after her term had already expired a few years ago. These are the “politicians” who intend to govern this American colony...😅

💥The UK government is urging citizens to stockpile three days’ worth of food and emergency water amid growing threats of cyberattacks. 🙈🙉🙊

#ReinoUnido #petróleo #venezuela #EEUU #DonaldTrump $BZ $CL

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net inflows of US$528 million yesterday, October 21, 2026, consolidating a strong weekly rebound that has accumulated more than US$1.08 billion in just three trading days. This inflow reverses the previous two weeks of net outflows experienced by the crypto ETF market.

Most of yesterday’s recorded volume was concentrated in BlackRock’s IBIT, with US$235 million, and Fidelity’s FBTC, with US$213 million, together accounting for nearly 84% of the day’s inflows. However, demand broadened to a total of 8 different funds with positive balances.

#Bitcoin one-day chart update. For now, the asset showed strength amid the decline across all markets yesterday. It is worth noting that the price is still 7% below the 200-day EMA, indicating for now that long-term holders are betting on a price increase.

⚠Analyze the information provided using your knowledge and experience in #Trading before investing, and remember that this market is very volatile and can result in large gains as well as losses. If you decide to trade based on the signal, you will be entirely responsible for all resulting consequences. If you decide to use leverage, remember to set a Stop Loss according to your investment strategy.

💥More than US$63 billion was wiped from the Indian stock market today, while India’s 10-year bond yield reached its highest level in more than 4 years.

#etf #BTC #India #blackRock #IBIT

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