Cryptocurrencies and Personal AI: Emerging Tech to Watch in 2025
Crypto’s Comeback Under Trump Administration
The cryptocurrency industry, previously shaken by scandals like the FTX collapse, is experiencing renewed optimism. Donald Trump’s election victory in November 2024 has spurred hopes for crypto-friendly policies. His nomination of Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto figure, as SEC chairman signals a potential shift towards regulations encouraging innovation in the sector.
Bitcoin’s value recently surged past $100,000, with experts predicting proactive regulation that could attract banks and institutions. Geoffrey Kendrick of Standard Chartered highlights the potential reversal of restrictive measures like SEC’s SAB 121, which hindered financial firms’ involvement in crypto. Trump’s vision to make the US the cryptocurrency capital could mark a dramatic turnaround for the industry.
AI Integration into Daily Lives
Personalized AI services are poised to transform everyday tasks in 2025. Tech giants like Apple, Google, and Samsung are enhancing AI tools for diary management, photo editing, and language translation. These advancements raise questions about privacy, as users must trust AI with deeply personal information.
Microsoft faced backlash for its experimental Recall tool in 2024, which aimed to help users locate content by capturing desktop snapshots. The company has since reworked the product, emphasizing its vision for AI as a constant co-pilot in users’ lives. Ben Wood of CCS Insight predicts AI will adapt to individual communication styles by analyzing emails, messages, and social interactions, though trust remains a critical hurdle.
Datacentres Powering AI Growth
The demand for AI is driving a surge in datacentre investments, with up to $1 trillion expected to be poured into infrastructure by major players like Google, Microsoft, and Meta by 2028. High property prices and limited electricity in cities like London and Amsterdam are pushing datacentre construction to alternative locations such as Cambridge, Manchester, and Prague.
Central to this growth is Nvidia’s Blackwell chip, launching in 2025. Promising up to 30 times faster AI performance, the chip is set to revolutionize AI training and operation. However, limited supply may pose challenges for smaller customers, with priority given to tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon.
2025 promises to be a transformative year as cryptocurrencies regain momentum and AI becomes an integral part of daily life, supported by cutting-edge technology and expanding infrastructure.
