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An Arctic storm front caused power outages and operational disruptions at US bitcoin mining facilities, stretching Bitcoin block times past 12 minutes temporarily. The weather event affected mining operations concentrated in cold-climate regions of the United States where miners and associated data centers experienced reduced hashing activity. The slowdown increased average block times well above the ~10-minute target and briefly reduced network hashrate. Miners reported localized power curtailments and logistical challenges; however, no systemic damage to the Bitcoin network was reported and block production subsequently recovered as power and operations were restored. The incident highlights the network’s exposure to regional infrastructure disruptions and the operational sensitivity of mining rigs to power and environmental conditions. Key metrics affected: block time (spiked past 12 minutes), temporary hashrate decline, and localized miner downtime. Traders should watch short-term confirmation times, mempool backlog and difficulty adjustment signals, which may reflect transient delays but are unlikely to materially change long-term Bitcoin fundamentals.

Entropy, an a16z-backed crypto custody and infrastructure startup, is winding down after four years and will return remaining capital to investors. The company raised roughly $27 million in total, including a $25 million seed round led by a16z crypto in June 2022. Entropy started as a decentralized custody alternative to centralized providers (e.g., Fireblocks, Coinbase Custody) but pivoted multiple times — later building a crypto automation platform that incorporated threshold cryptography and AI. After two rounds of layoffs and market feedback that the product lacked venture-scale fit, founder and CEO Tux Pacific announced the decision to cease operations and refund investors. The wind-down highlights challenges for early-stage crypto infrastructure firms in securing follow-on funding amid tighter markets and shows a founder-level choice to prioritize returning capital over continued dilution. Traders should note this as a signal about investor appetite for custody infrastructure startups and potential consolidation among custody and automation providers.

Pope Leo XIV and the Vatican’s Dicastery issued a public warning about social risks from artificial intelligence, naming “preserving human voices and faces” as the 2026 World Day of Social Communications theme. The Sept. 29, 2025 statement highlights that algorithmic curation and AI-generated content can spread disinformation, entrench bias, invade privacy and erode critical thinking and creativity. The Holy See insists public communication must be guided by human judgment rather than data patterns and calls for integrating media and AI literacy into education. The pope reiterated these points on X, stressing safeguards to protect human dignity in communication. For markets, the Vatican’s stance increases regulatory and reputational scrutiny on AI-focused crypto projects and tokens. Traders should expect heightened volatility for AI-related tokens, greater attention to governance and centralization risks, and potential policy-driven reassessments of projects that rely on AI-generated content or opaque data practices. Primary SEO keywords: Vatican, AI regulation, AI tokens, media literacy. Secondary/semantic keywords included: disinformation, bias, privacy, AI governance, crypto volatility.

Spot gold surged past $5,000 per ounce in early 2025 after a rapid rally of roughly $600–$700 year‑to‑date. The move accelerated after the $4,300 breakout in December 2024 and a subsequent breach of prior highs, driven by a mix of elevated geopolitical risk, expectations of lower real rates and central bank rate cuts, a softer US dollar, and sustained buying by central banks and sovereign wealth funds (notably the People’s Bank of China and Reserve Bank of India). Technical momentum and algorithmic buying amplified the advance. Market indicators show rising net‑long positions on futures (COMEX), stronger physical premiums in Asia, heavy ETF inflows, and supportive demand for digital and tokenized gold products that broaden retail access. The rally has lifted gold miners and related ETFs while increasing input costs for industries using gold. Key near‑term risks: unexpected monetary tightening, rapid easing of geopolitical tensions, or a sharp rotation into equities that could trigger profit‑taking and short‑term corrections. Traders should monitor central bank reserve activity, ETF flows, dollar strength, inflation and real interest‑rate trends, miner equities and physical premiums for signals. Primary keywords: spot gold, gold price, central bank buying, safe‑haven demand.

Silver (XAG) climbed above $105 per ounce as Citi raised its near-term target to $110, citing tightened physical inventories, rising industrial demand and heightened geopolitical risk. Citi’s commodities strategists expect silver to outperform gold in the current rally, driven by low exchange inventories, increased use in photovoltaics, EVs and electronics, and safe-haven flows amid macro uncertainty. The bank points to a convergence of supply constraints, accelerating industrial consumption and investor interest as reasons the move may be structural rather than a short-term spike. Key data points: XAG > $105, Citi target $110. Primary keywords: silver price, XAG, Citi forecast.

HEN Technologies, founded by Sunny Sethi in 2020, has developed AI-enabled firefighting hardware — notably a precision nozzle and the Stream IQ flow-control system — that reportedly increases suppression rates by 300% while saving 67% of water. Built on NSF-funded computational fluid dynamics research, the connected ecosystem (monitors, valves, sprinklers, pressure devices) integrates Nvidia Orion Nano processors, GPS, sensor networks and weather data to capture detailed multimodal data on fluid dynamics, pressure, flow volumes, activation timing and fire behavior. The company has filed ~20 patents, shipped to 22 countries via 120 distributors, and serves clients including the Marine Corps, US Army bases, NASA and Abu Dhabi Civil Defense. Revenue grew from $200k (2023) to $5.2M (2025) with a projected $20M in 2026; HEN closed a $20M Series A plus $2M debt, bringing total funding above $30M. The platform targets operational problems (hydrant pressure drops, water-tender logistics) and positions HEN to monetize a unique physics dataset valuable for AI “world models” and robotics. Competition includes legacy hardware suppliers (IDEX) and software vendors (Central Square), but HEN claims a unique integrated hardware+data offering. GSA qualification and government interest (DHS NERIS) support public-sector adoption. Short-term implications: continued revenue growth and scaling challenges as demand outpaces production. Long-term potential: recurring revenue from hardware cycles and data licensing as the dataset becomes valuable to AI developers and defense/utility customers. This is not trading advice.

Apple is preparing a broad refresh of its Mac lineup in 2026 that includes redesigned MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, a low-cost iPhone-chip MacBook, new Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops, and a refreshed Studio Display. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports many products will launch in the first half of 2026, with a later release planned for a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring an OLED screen and touch support. Apple introduced the M5 chip in October; the next-generation M6 — reportedly built on TSMC’s 2nm process — may arrive earlier than expected and could bring a substantial transistor-count increase versus M4/M5. Chip timing could complicate product rollouts, as some laptops might ship before M6 availability. Separately, CEO Tim Cook expanded responsibilities for John Ternus, appointing him to oversee both hardware and software design teams, prompting renewed succession speculation. Key points: new MacBook Pro (OLED, touch), affordable iPhone-chip MacBook, Mac mini/Mac Studio refreshes, Studio Display update, potential early M6 chip (2nm), and John Ternus’s elevated role. Primary keywords: Apple Mac refresh, M6 chip, MacBook Pro, Studio Display.

OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 has been observed citing Grokipedia, an AI-generated, politically charged encyclopedia launched by Elon Musk’s xAI in October 2025. The Guardian’s January 2026 tests found nine Grokipedia citations across a range of obscure historical and political queries; Anthropic’s Claude showed similar behavior. Grokipedia contains content critics call ideologically conservative and in some cases misleading — examples include disputed historical claims, medical misinformation about HIV/AIDS, and derogatory language toward transgender people. Unlike Wikipedia, Grokipedia often lacks transparent sourcing and rigorous editorial review. Experts warn that inclusion of such sources without clear labeling or quality controls risks presenting biased claims as facts and undermines user trust. OpenAI says it draws on a broad range of publicly available sources but has not detailed quality-assessment measures for controversial material. The incident highlights broader industry challenges in training-data selection, source vetting, and algorithmic neutrality and could accelerate calls for source-attribution standards, “nutrition labels” for training corpora, and stronger bias-detection tools.

Two recent pieces profile three low-priced cryptocurrencies traders should watch into 2026–2027: Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). DOGE remains a large, liquid meme token (~$0.12, market cap ≈ $21B) with retail depth and a defined weekly consolidation; it faces resistance near $0.15–$0.17 and is likely to deliver modest, range-bound gains unless renewed retail momentum appears. ADA (~$0.36, market cap ≈ $13B) is framed as a stable, governance- and dev-focused large-cap with resistance around $0.40–$0.45; without fresh utility or market tailwinds its percentage upside may be limited. The most material new developments concern MUTM, an early-stage DeFi token in presale (~$0.04) that has reportedly raised about $19.5–$19.9 million from roughly 18.6–18.9k holders and sold ~830M tokens (45.5% of a 4B supply allocated to presale). Mutuum markets a lending protocol (mtTokens, collateralized borrowing, supply yield) and targets a Sepolia testnet V1 lending launch in Q1 2026 (ETH/USDT support, liquidation logic). The project cites a Halborn audit and a CertiK token-scan score (~90/100); Phase 8 presale pricing is slated to rise (reported launch/target prices cited by analysts range up to ~$0.06, with bullish scenario examples at $0.20). Analysts contrast DOGE/ADA’s mature profiles with MUTM’s early-stage, high-risk reward profile, and the articles advise due diligence. For traders: expect limited upside and lower volatility profiles for ADA and DOGE absent broad market strength; treat MUTM as high-risk presale exposure with large potential returns but significant execution, liquidity and token-distribution risks.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt warned that Bitcoin (BTC) has completed a bearish channel pattern, issuing a sell signal that could presage further downside. Brandt — known for chart-based macro trading — identified the channel completion as a technical trigger suggesting momentum has shifted toward sellers. The article highlights Brandt’s emphasis on classical chart patterns rather than fundamentals, noting his warning may influence trader sentiment and short-term positioning. No specific price target was provided, but the signal coincides with heightened volatility and recent price pressure in BTC. Market participants may respond with increased selling, tightened risk management, or tactical short exposure. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, BTC, sell signal, bear channel, Peter Brandt. Secondary/semantic keywords: technical analysis, chart pattern, trader sentiment, volatility. The main keyword "Bitcoin" appears multiple times to improve search visibility and relevance for traders seeking actionable market intelligence.

Strive Asset Management announced a financial restructuring in early 2025, issuing floating-rate Series A perpetual preferred stock (SATA) at $90 per share, up to 2.25 million shares, to replace convertible debt. Classified as equity rather than liability, the perpetual preferred improves leverage ratios, removes maturity-driven refinancing risk, and preserves long-term capital for ongoing Bitcoin acquisitions. Holders get a high-yield, perpetual dividend and priority over common equity but remain junior to traditional debt. The move provides a blueprint for other crypto-heavy public firms—most notably MicroStrategy, which held roughly $8.3 billion in convertible notes (including a $3 billion tranche with a June 2028 put option and a conversion price far above market)—to manage looming maturities and potential liquidity risks. Analysts say converting dated liabilities into perpetual equity reduces refinancing risk at the cost of higher dividend expense and can attract income-focused investors wary of direct crypto exposure. Strive’s issuance signals a broader shift in crypto-corporate finance from debt-fueled accumulation toward sustainable treasury and liability management, a development likely to be monitored by rating agencies and institutional investors.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump warned on social media he would impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada finalizes a new trade agreement with China. The proposed Canada–China deal reportedly reduces tariffs on items including electric vehicles and rapeseed, opens market access, and eases some visa rules. Analysts say a blanket 100% duty would effectively double prices for affected Canadian exports to the U.S., hitting vulnerable sectors such as autos (including EVs), energy, agriculture (canola, meat, soy), potash and forestry. Legal routes cited by commentators include the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Section 301 of the Trade Act, though applying such authorities against a close ally would be legally and politically contentious. Economists warn of higher U.S. consumer prices, disrupted North American supply chains, retaliatory measures and prolonged diplomatic strain. Ottawa faces a strategic choice between deepening ties with China and preserving access to the U.S. market, which takes roughly 75% of Canadian exports. For crypto traders, risks to market sentiment include broad risk-off moves, potential USD liquidity and FX swings, and supply-chain-driven volatility in commodity-linked tokens or Canadian crypto exposure. The situation remains fluid: Washington’s rhetoric could harden into policy or remain political posturing ahead of elections, and legal, USMCA and supply-chain developments will determine concrete market impacts.

Humans&, a startup founded by alumni of Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI and DeepMind, closed a $480 million seed round in January 2026 to develop foundation models optimized for social intelligence and coordination rather than single-task question answering. The company says current AI assistants fail at long-running decisions, competing priorities and team alignment. Humans& plans to train models using long-horizon and multi-agent reinforcement learning with persistent memory and team-aware behaviors to coordinate actions across people and AIs. The founding team includes CEO Eric Zelikman, co-founders Andi Peng and Yuchen He (technical lead). Their product strategy pairs model and interface development to “own the collaboration layer” for enterprise workflows and multi-user apps. Key challenges are extremely high compute costs, integration with enterprise systems, data privacy, user adoption and competition from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI. The large early-stage cheque signals investor appetite for coordination-focused AI and could accelerate R&D in collaboration tooling; traders should watch potential infrastructure, cloud and AI-integration plays, plus privacy/regulatory risks that may affect platform adoption.

Canada will continue pursuing a trade diversification strategy to reduce dependence on the United States, despite renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Ottawa is not negotiating a free trade agreement with China but aims to double non-U.S. exports within ten years and is engaging with China and India for trade and resource deals. The move followed a recent agreement to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for food trade concessions, which drew criticism in Washington. Energy Minister Tim Hodgson is in India to discuss critical minerals, uranium and LNG; Governor Mark Carney plans visits to India and Australia. Anand emphasized the Canada–U.S. relationship remains strong: U.S. goods exports to Canada were about $280 billion and imports from Canada $322 billion in the first ten months of last year, with auto manufacturing tightly integrated. Economists warn a full U.S. tariff escalation would hit Canada harder, but many view a complete 100% tariff as unlikely. Key figures: Anita Anand (Canada’s Foreign Minister), President Donald Trump, Tim Hodgson (Energy Minister), Mark Carney (visit planned), Scott Bessent (U.S. Treasury Secretary quoted).

Major creative institutions moved to prohibit generative AI from prestigious venues in early 2025. The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) revised its stance after member backlash and now bars any work “written, either wholly or partially, by generative large language model tools” from Nebula Award consideration. San Diego Comic‑Con’s art show, following artist protests, changed a previous policy that allowed AI exhibition (but not sales) to a full ban on AI‑generated artwork in February 2025. These actions follow similar restrictions at Bandcamp (late 2024) and growing policy development across publishing, film and music. Key issues driving the bans include concerns over originality, copyright and training‑data legal risks, economic harm to human creators, and enforcement difficulties distinguishing benign digital aids (spell‑check, grammar tools) from generative AI assistance. Institutions framed the moves as protecting artistic authenticity and creators’ livelihoods; analysts say the bans may preserve premium value for human‑made works and set industry standards, though enforcement and legal precedent remain unsettled. Traders should note this is a cultural/regulatory development rather than a crypto protocol event, but it may shape NFT/art market sentiment and platforms that host or monetize digital art. Primary keywords: generative AI ban, SFWA, Comic‑Con, AI art policy. Secondary keywords: Nebula Awards, artist protests, copyright, training data, Bandcamp, creative industries.

Bitcoin dipped below $87,000, prompting caution among prediction markets and traders. Following recent price weakness, platforms that offer event-based betting and crypto derivatives showed reduced risk appetite and lower volumes as market participants reassessed short-term odds. Traders cited elevated volatility, profit-taking near recent highs, and macro uncertainty as drivers. On-chain indicators and funding rates suggested a mix of lingering long positions and growing short interest, leading prediction markets to narrow payouts and price ranges for near-term Bitcoin outcomes. Market commentary noted that while fundamentals for Bitcoin remain intact, the near-term trading environment favors increased hedging and reduced directional conviction until volatility subsides or a clear breakout/retest emerges. Key implications for traders: expect tighter odds on prediction markets, higher hedging costs, potential short-term rangebound trading, and a focus on funding rates and option expiries to gauge near-term direction.

William Panzera, 53, of Passaic County, New Jersey, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison after a January 2025 conviction for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl analogues and conspiracy to commit international money laundering. Prosecutors say Panzera participated in a trafficking organization that between 2014 and 2020 imported and distributed over a metric ton of fentanyl-related substances and other drugs (including fentanyl analogues, MDMA, methylone and ketamine) sourced from Chinese suppliers. The group sold bulk powder and counterfeit pills across New Jersey. Members paid overseas suppliers using a mix of wire transfers and Bitcoin (BTC), sending hundreds of thousands of dollars; eight co-defendants previously pleaded guilty. The case is linked to broader international enforcement targeting darknet drug markets (including Operation RapTor), which resulted in hundreds of arrests and large seizures of cash, drugs and digital assets. The conviction highlights law enforcement’s continuing focus on crypto-facilitated cross-border drug trafficking and improved forensic tracing that can link on-chain payments to criminal supply chains.

South Korean charities say cryptocurrency donations offer convenience but are hampered by a cumbersome, multi-step process that discourages donors. To donate crypto now, individuals must call the charity, complete a detailed form, await anti-money-laundering review, receive a wallet address and donate a specified coin amount (not a fiat value). Donated coins must be listed on at least three major Korean exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Korbit, Coinone, Gopax). Because donations are measured in coin units (e.g., 0.01 BTC), price volatility can change the donation’s fiat value and requires restarting the process to adjust amounts. Charities typically convert received crypto to cash within two days; donations qualify for the same tax deductions as cash. Despite South Korea’s more than 10 million crypto investors, most donors sell crypto and give cash for speed and simplicity, making direct crypto gifts rare—Fruit of Love, Korean Red Cross and Seoul National University Hospital each reported single 1 BTC gifts last year. Charities are calling for a one-click donation feature integrated into exchanges to boost uptake, mirroring simpler frameworks in the US, Europe and Dubai where crypto giving has grown. Key keywords: crypto donations, one-click donations, South Korea, exchanges, AML review, donation tax deduction.

Seeking Alpha asked four analysts which assets are the best safe havens today. Their consensus highlights: gold as the top long-term safe haven citing central bank buying and distrust in fiat; select food and communication stocks (essential services and staples) that benefit from consistent demand; Bitcoin as a diversifier and store of value for some analysts despite volatility; and diversified, quality-focused portfolios rather than single-asset bets. Analysts warn against exposure to ultra-processed food makers given changing consumer habits (e.g., GLP-1 drugs). The piece emphasizes that safe-haven choices depend on investor goals—capital preservation, inflation hedging, or diversification—and recommends prioritizing high-quality, liquid assets.

Justin Thaler, research partner at a16z crypto and Georgetown CS professor, urged the crypto industry to avoid panic over quantum computing in a detailed blog post. He defined a “cryptographically relevant” quantum computer as one capable of breaking secp256k1 (used by Bitcoin and Ethereum) or RSA-2048 within about a month, and concluded that public milestones make such a machine unlikely in the 2020s. Thaler endorsed immediate deployment of hybrid post-quantum encryption where long-term confidentiality matters (to counter harvest-now-decrypt-later risks) but argued that blockchain digital signatures do not face the same urgent threat because blockchain data is public. He recommended planning for post-quantum signature migration without rushing, prioritizing implementation security to avoid introducing near-term vulnerabilities, and increasing funding for quantum research. The article notes industry responses: the Ethereum Foundation formed a post-quantum team, Coinbase created an independent quantum advisory board, and Pantera’s Franklin Bi said blockchains may adapt faster than traditional finance. Key keywords: quantum computing, post-quantum cryptography, Bitcoin, Ethereum, secp256k1, hybrid encryption.

PIPPIN plunged 13% in 24 hours and is down about 36% for January after topping near $0.70. On-chain data from StalkChain shows smart money sold over $675,000 worth of PIPPIN in the last day, making it the most sold token and contributing to heavy sell pressure. Traders rotated capital from high-risk memecoins into stable assets like BTC, ETH and USDC. Technicals show PIPPIN broke below an ascending trendline and is trading choppily between roughly $0.28 and $0.50 (CHOP ~49). Sellers’ momentum increased as price approached a support around $0.29; historically this level has prompted bounces toward about $0.40, but a breakdown could accelerate losses. CoinGlass data identifies liquidity clusters and active orders at $0.39–$0.42, creating price magnets that could attract PIPPIN upward — while prior long liquidations under $0.36 fueled a long squeeze that intensified the downturn. Key takeaways for traders: smart-money selling and a recent long squeeze raise downside risk in the near term; watch $0.29 support and the $0.39–$0.42 liquidity cluster for potential bounce or breakdown scenarios. Primary keywords: PIPPIN, memecoin, long squeeze, smart money selling, liquidity cluster.

A16z Crypto says cryptographically relevant quantum computers remain decades away and are unlikely to break Bitcoin’s signature schemes in the near term. The firm separates two risks: an urgent “harvest-now, decrypt-later” threat to stored encrypted data, which requires immediate deployment of post-quantum encryption and hybrid schemes (already adopted by Chrome, Cloudflare, iMessage, Signal), and a much more distant risk to blockchain digital signatures that would require large-scale quantum hardware running algorithms like Shor’s. Because Bitcoin’s ledger publicly exposes past signatures, forging keys would be costly and slow initially. A16z warns against rushed migration to post-quantum signature schemes because of large performance and size penalties (post-quantum signatures ~2.4KB–8KB versus 64 bytes today), immature standards, demonstrated classical breaks of some PQ candidates (Rainbow, SIKE), and implementation incidents (Falcon key-recovery). Major chains face practical governance and migration hurdles — slow consensus, hard-fork risks, many coins tied to old keys, and legal/operational questions about reclaiming assets. The firm recommends immediate action on post-quantum encryption for archived and intercepted traffic, adopting hybrid encryption now, and strengthening traditional engineering defenses (code audits, fuzzing, formal verification, side‑channel and fault-injection defenses). For signatures, projects should prepare measured, long-term migration plans rather than hasty protocol changes.

Analysts note a rotation from large-cap Cardano (ADA) into early-stage lending protocol Mutuum Finance (MUTM), citing higher near-term upside tied to product milestones. Cardano trades near $0.36 with a ~ $13B market cap and technical resistance around $0.40–$0.45, which constrains near-term gains. Mutuum (presale token MUTM) started at $0.01 and reached $0.04 in later phases (≈300% from start), raising about $19.9M and distributing ~830M tokens to ~18,900 holders out of a 4 billion supply (45.5% allocated to presale). The project completed a Halborn security assessment and holds a 90/100 CertiK token scan score. Mutuum’s roadmap targets a V1 deployment (borrowing, lending, collateral rules, oracle-fed liquidation) on Sepolia testnet in Q1 2026 using ETH and USDT rails; mainnet and measurable utility are expected after successful testing. Analysts forecast that a working testnet/mainnet and user adoption could re-rate MUTM toward $0.20–$0.30 in 2026, while ADA’s maturity, deep liquidity and slower repricing imply single- to low-double-digit gains next cycle. Traders are viewing MUTM as higher-risk, higher-reward compared with ADA’s lower volatility but limited near-term upside. This coverage is derived from a press release; perform your own due diligence before trading.

Vanguard has surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management (AUM) outside the United States and now serves 17 million international clients, with a target to grow to 40 million and double non-US assets within five years. The firm manages over $12 trillion globally, ranking it the world’s second-largest asset manager. New CEO Salim Ramji and international head Chris McIsaac said there are significant opportunities overseas as governments (including the UK) push savers toward market investing. Vanguard cut fees on its £52 billion LifeStrategy funds and reallocated holdings away from UK assets into more global stocks in response to client demand. The firm’s average fee in Europe is 14 basis points versus an industry average of 65 bps. Historically averse to crypto, Vanguard is feeling renewed pressure after a surge in crypto ETF launches (including strong flows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and successful launches like a Solana staking ETF). While Vanguard has not launched crypto products yet, rising retail demand and competitive ETF growth are forcing the firm to reassess its stance. Key figures: $1tn non-US AUM milestone, $12tn global AUM, 17 million current international clients (target 40 million by 2031), £52bn LifeStrategy funds, European average fee 14 bps. Traders should note Vanguard’s fee cuts and global reallocation may accelerate passive inflows into international equities, while a potential shift toward accepting crypto exposure by a major passive manager could increase institutional demand and liquidity for crypto ETFs and underlying assets.

This practical guide explains how to trade NFTs in 2026 for beginners. It defines NFTs and NFT trading, outlines major marketplaces (OpenSea, Blur, Rarible), and lists the typical profit drivers: community strength, perks/airdrops, artwork quality and founding team credibility. The article gives step‑by‑step instructions: set up an NFT‑capable wallet (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Trust Wallet), fund it safely (use reputable exchanges and confirm networks/addresses), connect to a marketplace, and complete purchases (account for gas/fees). It covers selling and minting (ERC‑721/1155), how royalties affect resale profits, and key risks — high volatility, scams, limited liquidity — plus tax basics (capital gains events when buying with crypto and when selling). The guide emphasizes research, tracking fees and liquidity, and using portfolio/tax tools (e.g., CoinLedger) to manage reporting. For traders, the takeaway is: NFT markets remain opportunity-rich but require rigorous due diligence, position sizing, and awareness of fees, royalties and tax obligations.

Yield farming in 2026 has matured, offering more efficient, cross-chain and automated options for earning passive crypto income. Leading platforms include Uniswap (concentrated liquidity on Ethereum and layer-2s), Aave (interest from real borrowing), Curve (stablecoin-focused low-slippage pools), Lido (liquid staking derivatives like stETH for layered yields), Pendle (trading and hedging future yields), Solend (fast, low-fee Solana lending) and Beefy Finance (automated cross-chain vaults). Typical returns come from trading fees, borrower interest and token incentives (e.g., UNI, AAVE, CRV, PENDLE, CAKE). Recommended strategies vary by risk profile: Uniswap and Beefy for active liquidity and automated optimization; Aave and Solend for interest-based lending yields; Curve and Lido for lower-volatility, stablecoin or staking exposure; Pendle for advanced yield trading and hedging. Key trader considerations: yield variability, smart-contract risk, impermanent loss, token incentives, and cross-chain liquidity. Always balance security, expected return and risk tolerance before allocating capital.

Severe winter storm Fern has knocked out power for over 1 million U.S. residents and prompted major Bitcoin mining curtailments. FoundryUSA — operator of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool — reduced hashrate by about 60% (nearly 200 EH/s) since Friday, slowing block production to roughly 12 minutes. FoundryUSA still controls ~198 EH/s, about 23% of global pool hashrate (Hashrate Index). Other U.S.-based pools such as Luxor have also curtailed operations as miners reduce consumption to relieve grid stress amid snow, ice and freezing rain across the Southeast, Northeast and parts of the Midwest. The report highlights miners’ role as a controllable electrical load: they can power down during peak demand or outages to stabilise grids and reroute energy when demand is low. Short-term effects include localized drops in Bitcoin network hashrate and slightly slower block times; long-term impacts depend on storm frequency, regional grid resilience and miners’ geographic distribution. Primary keywords: FoundryUSA, Bitcoin hashrate, mining curtailment. Secondary/semantic keywords: winter storm Fern, mining pools, grid stress, block production, Luxor, Hashrate Index.

El artículo examina las tácticas y la posición en el mercado de la plataforma de apuestas deportivas Chicken Pirate. Describe cómo la plataforma combina apuestas en tiempo real, estadísticas en vivo, recomendaciones personalizadas y análisis de datos para atraer usuarios. Entre sus herramientas clave están: recomendaciones basadas en el historial del usuario, algoritmos predictivos para prever resultados y un sistema de bonificaciones (apuestas gratuitas, reembolsos y promociones en eventos). Usuarios citados elogian la interfaz y las estadísticas en tiempo real, pero señalan problemas recurrentes con el servicio al cliente y la transparencia de algunas promociones. Comparada con competidores, Chicken Pirate destaca por la personalización y la comunidad activa, aunque otros ofrecen mejores tasas o un soporte más solvente. El artículo concluye que la plataforma tiene potencial de crecimiento si mejora la atención al cliente y la claridad en promociones; mientras tanto, ofrece ventajas (variedad de mercados, UX y bonificaciones) y riesgos (soporte lento y percepción de promociones engañosas). Palabras clave sugeridas: Chicken Pirate, apuestas deportivas, apuestas en vivo, bonificaciones, análisis de datos.

A chart-based signal shows a confirmed daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) bullish divergence on XRP as price made lower lows near $1.92 while the RSI formed higher lows, indicating waning downside momentum and buyer absorption. The later update clarifies this is an improving-momentum setup rather than an immediate breakout: confirmation requires XRP to hold nearby support, reclaim short-term resistance on sustained daily closes, and see volume expansion. Historically, similar daily RSI divergences preceded average rallies in XRP, but success is probabilistic (~60% in the cited examples) and depends on broader altcoin liquidity returning to large-cap tokens. Market participants have floated a long-term $5 target if structural recovery attracts capital, yet the note stresses fundamentals — continued institutional adoption and real-world payments use cases — must align with technical momentum for durable gains. Traders should treat the signal as an early warning of a potential trend reversal, use tight risk management, confirm breakouts with volume and reclaimed resistance levels, and account for ongoing market volatility. Keywords: XRP, RSI divergence, XRP price, $5 target, altcoin liquidity.