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Once again, the story about a future-person prophecy is making the rounds. A person named Rei Kokubun, who claims to have come from 2058, is reportedly called the “strongest future person in Japan” online. She is said to have predicted the number of gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, the collapse of the Nikkei average, and even the timing of former Prime Minister Abe’s resignation—and it’s her apparent high hit rate that has been growing her followers.
According to her own account, she was born in 2034 and graduated from the Faculty of Engineering in the Architecture major at the Tokyo Nationa

In August 2007, at a signing event for Italian soccer player Baggio, a young woman ran onto the stage and kissed him—at the time, the media only reported it as "a mysterious woman kisses Baggio." No one could have imagined that this girl would later marry a Chinese real estate tycoon. That person is Tian Pujun.
At that time, Tian Pujun was just an unknown small actress, appearing in a few video works, but she was hardly known in the industry. What truly changed her life was the year after, in 2008, when she kissed Baggio.
That year, the founder of a real estate company organized a trip. The pa

The recent common question is, why aren't altcoins rising? Actually, looking at the numbers makes the reason quite clear.
Bitcoin's dominance has become extraordinary. Its current market capitalization is about $1.6 trillion, accounting for over 57% of the entire market. Meanwhile, the total size of all altcoins is just over $1 trillion. Looking back to October 2020, Bitcoin held 58% of the market, and the total market cap of altcoins was around $183.2 billion.
By the peak in 2021, the situation had changed. Bitcoin's dominance dropped to 42%, and the market cap of altcoins swelled to $1.2 tri

If you're new to crypto, you've probably noticed that the words APY and APR appear everywhere. But honestly, many people are still unclear about what they actually mean and why they are so important. The truth is, just understanding these two can clearly show you how much difference they make in the profits you earn from DeFi and staking.
First, let's explain APR. APR stands for annual percentage rate, representing a simple interest rate that does not consider compounding. For example, investing $1,000 in a project with a 10% APR would yield a $100 profit after one year. It's straightforward a

Recently, I came across some interesting news. A company called IREN is acquiring Mirantis, a cloud infrastructure software company, for about $625 million. This isn't just a typical M&A; I think it signifies that IREN's business strategy is seriously shifting.
Mirantis is a company that provides Kubernetes-based cloud infrastructure and container management tools. In other words, they offer systems that help companies deploy applications, scale them, and automate operations. With this acquisition, IREN plans to significantly strengthen its AI cloud computing capabilities.
From an analyst's pe

It looks like Chainlink is finally making a full-scale entry into the world of cloud computing. According to recent reports, Chainlink's data feeds, data streams, and Proof of Reserve services have been integrated into the AWS Marketplace.
What this means is that developers can now connect AWS's computing, storage, and database functions directly to smart contracts via the AWS Marketplace. In other words, the traditional cloud infrastructure and the blockchain world are finally beginning to merge in a serious way.
According to AWS, Chainlink's oracle infrastructure provides a secure two-way co

About two years since Magic Eden's token issuance, how has the market changed? Honestly, my straightforward impression is that the gap between expectations and reality is quite large.
Initially, Magic Eden held overwhelming dominance in the Solana and Bitcoin ecosystems. It accounted for over 80% of the share in Bitcoin Ordinals and the Runescape NFT market, and its transaction fee revenue was also at the industry top level, reaching $2.8 million per month. But looking now, the ME token price has plummeted from $3 to $0.12. The circulating market cap is $62.26 million, and the fully diluted ma

Bitcoin's hash rate has dropped quite a bit. Hash rate refers to the total computational power of miners, but it has decreased to levels not seen since October 2021 over the past few years. There is data indicating it has fallen by about 12% during this period, which shows that the overall mining activity on the network has weakened. There are various reasons, such as miners withdrawing or electricity costs, but changes in these kinds of indicators are quite important when analyzing market trends.

Bybit社長ベンとの独占インタビューを見ると、この人物の危機管理能力と経営哲学が本当に興味深い。2月のあの大規模ハッキング事件から、わずか1週間で力強く回復したというのは、単なる資金力だけでは説明できない。
ハッキング発生から30分以内にCEOが動いたという話が印象的だ。X上でコミュニティに説明を公開し、1時間後には生放送に出演。2時間以上かけてリアルタイムで情報を提供した。1.4億ドル規模の被害にもかかわらず、1対1の準備金で全顧客資産をカバーすると明言した時点で、市場の信頼は大きく変わったはずだ。
ベン社長は12歳でニュージーランドに単身留学した経験があるらしく、そこで困難に直面する力を養ったんだろう。だからこそ、危機的状況でも冷静さを保ち、チームを素早く動員できるんだと思う。本人も「金額そのものより、どう解決するかの方が重要」と語っているように、意思決定の優先順位が明確なんだ。
ハッキング後の対応で特に注目したのは、セキュリティ体制の大幅な改革だ。従来の閉鎖的な管理から、オープンで透明性のある体制へシフト。外部の第三者機関による監査を積極的に受け入れ、50以上のセキュリティ対策を強化した。Bybit社長自身が最高技術責任者として動いたというのも、本気度が伝わってくる。
企業文化の面でも興味深い。ベン社長は新入社員を毎月個人的にトレーニングしているそうで、「快適な環境を探して

a16z has launched a new cryptocurrency fund "Crypto Fund 5" with a scale of $2.2 billion. In response to this news, four general partners gathered on a podcast to discuss the current state and future of the crypto asset market.
The most interesting point is that this industry is shifting significantly from "revolution" to "practical application." From the early cypherpunk ideology to coexistence with existing systems. The era has come to shed the hoodie and put on a tie.
Chris Dixon emphasized the growth of stablecoins. The total issued stablecoins have reached $300 billion, and trading volume

Rosu Rubrit has been released from prison.
Since he is the founder of the Silk Road, no one in the crypto community is unaware of him.
It seems he was released through Trump's pardon.
Rosu Rubrit has been imprisoned since 2015, so he has been inside for over 10 years.
The stories about dark web marketplaces at that time are legendary, and his arrest was big news.
I never thought he would come out in this way.
Because he is a historic figure in cryptocurrency, Rosu Rubrit's release is also attracting attention in the industry.

When looking at the movements of Bitcoin and the dollar index, we're seeing the most extreme inverse correlation in recent years. When the dollar index chart rises, Bitcoin tends to fall, and vice versa. This level of correlation is really rare, and I think it's been about four years since we've seen something like this.
By tracking the trend of the dollar index chart, you can see quite clearly how the macro environment is changing. Factors like interest rate trends and concerns about the US economy's outlook are probably directly impacting Bitcoin prices. It wasn't as direct in the past, so I

In recent days, geopolitical tensions have eased and spread across the entire market. With progress in ceasefire negotiations between Iran and Pakistan, Bitcoin has recovered to $75,000 and is now rising into the $81,000 range. It’s notable that this is not just a price rebound, but is functioning as part of the broader risk-on market environment.
Looking at the last 24 hours, BTC is up 0.42%, and over the week it’s up 2.81%. Ethereum is trading in the $2,330 range, XRP is at $1.46, and BNB is in the $655 range—major altcoins are also moving higher in tandem. In particular, Solana is up 13.58%

Bitcoin has been quite volatile lately. I saw news that it dropped to $85,200 at one point, but looking at the current chart, it's trading in the $80,000 range. Considering yesterday's movements, it still seems like the correction phase is ongoing.
What's interesting is the gold market. After a significant rise over the past few days, it has pulled back, which feels like a tug-of-war between risk assets and safe assets. Usually, during these times, the entire market is in a state of indecision.
Also, it seems that the decline in the Nasdaq is having a pretty big impact. Large tech companies li

Bitcoin is trading near $80,800, but looking at recent cryptocurrency news, I'm concerned about the hedge moves by institutional investors. The 24-hour chart from yesterday shows a slight decrease of -0.06%, which seems small at first glance, but following the large traders' movements gives off a sense that they are preparing for something.
The fact that institutional investors are adjusting their positions suggests they might be preparing for future downside risks. It's noteworthy that after rising from the $77,000 range to $80,000, they are now being cautious. There’s also a possibility that

The Bitcoin hash rate has surpassed 1.1 zettahashes per second, which is becoming a hot topic.
It seems to be the first milestone since Satoshi in 2009.
The numbers are so large that it’s hard to grasp, but basically, it means the mining network has reached its strongest level ever.
Looking at how the hash rate has grown over the past few years, even with electricity costs and regulatory pressures, miners continue to connect new equipment one after another.
The curve since 2018 has been almost a straight line upward.
In other words, Bitcoin’s security is becoming increasingly robust,

There has been recent talk about the possibility of China reopening its cryptocurrency market. If that happens, a significant influx of capital is expected. China has a large number of technically savvy investors and traders, so the impact on the market would be substantial.
Actually, when such major market changes occur, projects that have been overlooked often suddenly gain attention. If China's cryptocurrency ban is lifted, it is highly likely that new demand will emerge for existing mainstream projects.
First, attention should be directed toward Ethereum. As the second-largest by market ca

What do you think is the most important thing in the world of cryptography? Security. And among that, the one thing you absolutely must understand is what a seed phrase is.
Honestly, many people take this lightly. But in reality, a seed phrase is the strongest key to protect your assets.
A seed phrase is a set of randomly generated 12, 18, or 24 words that appear when creating a new wallet. It’s also called a recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase. Essentially, it’s like a master key that allows you to restore your funds if you lose your device or can’t access your wallet.
This is unique to each w

Regarding NFT whitelists, I've recently been asked about them frequently, so I decided to organize the information. In simple terms, it's a system that grants certain wallet addresses priority minting rights before a new NFT is publicly released.
Lately, the NFT market has been plagued with scams. Therefore, being registered on a whitelist means you can avoid getting caught in gas wars at least. The minting price is also usually lower than during the public sale. This is actually a pretty important point.
The whitelist system is straightforward. The project pre-approves a list of wallet addres

Japan’s regulators have finally taken action. Reports have come in that they have approved a bill to officially reclassify crypto assets as financial instruments. Crypto, which up to now has been handled under the payment and settlement laws, will now be brought under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. For the market, I believe this is quite a major turning point.
As for what will change, first, a ban on insider trading will be introduced in the crypto market. Regulations that were standard in the stock market will finally be applied to crypto assets as well. It will prevent trading b