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Bitcoin’s move toward reaching a high level over the past month has become increasingly noticeable. It has risen to just under $73,000, and the outlook is now one that appears to be testing the $72,000 level set in early February. With geopolitical tensions continuing, it seems the impact of an accelerated shift of funds into safe-haven assets is significant. During the same period, gold rose by 1.8%, silver rose by 5.3%, and Bitcoin also recorded a 4.8% gain.
The altcoin market is also starting to show a response. Breaking out of the stagnation that has lasted nearly a month, coins such as TA

Recently, I have been increasingly contemplating Ethereum staking. It's no longer just about trading; it's a fundamental question of what staking rewards mean for long-term holders.
Since entering 2026, it seems that staking has truly become a mainstream option for investors. In the past, many felt that the technical barriers were high or that it was complicated, but now, as protocols mature, more people are able to access it.
Among Ethereum investors, there is active discussion not only about holding ETH but also about how to efficiently operate staking rewards. The structure that allows cont

Trump’s speech led to cryptocurrencies being sold off again. Bitcoin is down 2.2%, and is currently around $72.19K. Ethereum is also down 2.2% to $2.22K, while Solana is down 5.2%, making it a 13% loss for the week.
What happened is that on Tuesday, they were buying back globally on an optimistic mood of “the war might end in a few weeks,” but then former President Trump said in his prime-time speech that “we will very severely attack Iran in the next 2 to 3 weeks.” As a result, all of those gains were wiped out.
It’s the usual pattern. News of easing tensions → buyback → escalation reports →

I've been thinking for a while that in the next bull market, Perpetual-based DEX projects are likely to experience significant growth. There are predictions that if the cryptocurrency derivatives market fully matures, it could expand to a $10 trillion scale. However, compared to AI and GameFi, the concept of Perp is still generally harder to understand. So today, I want to carefully explain this field from the basics.
First, what exactly are derivatives? Simply put, they are mechanisms to lock in the price at a future point in time from now. Historically, they date back to 16th-century transac

I recently tried the Wormhole Bridge, and I have to say it feels really convenient. I was honestly surprised by how easy it’s become to move assets between different blockchains.
First, let’s go over the basic mechanism. When you pass assets through the Wormhole Bridge, they’re converted into wrapped versions on the original chain. For example, if you move BNB from Ethereum to Solana, it becomes WBNB. These wrapped tokens can be used on the destination chain, and if needed, you can also swap them for other assets on a DEX.
The supported types of assets and chains are more extensive than I expe

Robert Kiyosaki's latest comments are making headlines. He argues that even a small amount like 0.01 BTC could become a very significant asset considering the future increase in Bitcoin's value.
Kiyosaki's logic is simple. The supply of Bitcoin is limited forever to 21 million BTC. With this scarcity and the accelerating adoption worldwide, even small units like 0.01 BTC could potentially have strong purchasing power.
The background for his thinking includes concerns about global inflation and the devaluation of fiat currencies. As global debt continues to grow, assets like Bitcoin, gold, and

If you’re into cryptocurrency trading, you’ve probably heard the term “ATH” many times. Its reading is simply “A・T・H,” which is short for “All Time High.” In other words, it refers to the highest price that an asset has reached from the past up to the present.
Recently, I came across news that Bitcoin has risen to around $126,080, and this is exactly what it means to update an ATH. In the world of cryptocurrencies, this concept of ATH has a major impact on investment decisions.
The price at the moment an asset reaches an ATH isn’t just a number—it also reflects market strength and investors’ e

The Disney CEO succession drama is reaching a major turning point. With Bob Iger stepping down at the end of the year, it seems the board is seriously committed to selecting a new leader.
The previous Disney succession process was frankly chaotic. Bob Iger repeatedly extended his term, creating a situation where potential successors were set up to fail. Although Iger retired at the end of 2021, just a year later Bob Chapek was dismissed, and Iger returned in an unprecedented turn of events. This time, to avoid repeating the same mistakes, they brought in a strong external leader.
James Gorman,

Dry, cracked heels are really troublesome, aren't they? Socks get caught, stockings run. Especially in winter, I think many people are concerned about this. There are many over-the-counter heel creams, but honestly, it's hard to decide which one to buy. So recently, I compared the top 20 popular heel creams based on moisturizing ability, stickiness, smell, and more.
The number one is O'KEEFFE'S Healthy Feet. It has seriously high moisturizing power. Results show that skin moisture content increased by nearly 150% four hours after application. It contains glycerin and paraffin, which seem to wo

I want to start playing golf, but I've been confused about choosing a club set. Recently, I did some research and found that beginner sets are more well-equipped than I thought.
The Callaway X HOT package set seems to have a good reputation. It includes 11 clubs from the driver, and the irons are properly included from 6 to 9. The iron selection is well-balanced, making it easier for beginners to differentiate distances. It also comes with a bag, so you can hit the course right away, which is very appealing.
Also, I'm interested in the Bridgestone BG-100. It also has 11 clubs, including woods

I'm thinking of starting golf and looking for a club set, but it's pretty confusing. There are really many beginner sets, and I don't quite understand what the differences are.
After researching, it seems that the most important thing is the completeness of the set. Whether it includes a 1W and 5W woods, how many irons are included, and if wedges and a putter are part of the set make a big difference. Especially, the shaft length and material of the 5W are also points to consider.
The Topgolf Callaway Brands X HOT set and BRIDGESTONE's BG-100 seem to have good reputations. They come with every

Oxygen-based bleach comes in quite a few varieties, so it can be confusing. I recently read an article comparing different products, and it seems that the best bleach to choose depends on the type of stain. There are products that specialize in wine stains and mud stains, ones that are strong against egg stains, and so on. Apparently, the effectiveness also differs between powder and liquid types.
Miyoshi Soap's "Living Oxygen-Based Bleach" was ranked first, and it claims to almost remove wine and mud stains even without soaking. It also says that soaking can make the fabric almost completely

Next month payment apps: There are this many types. I've been seeing them more often lately, and I was curious about which ones are actually easy to use.
After researching, I found that there are quite a few next month payment apps that are fee-free and can be used instantly. Paidy and atone, for example, don't charge fees if you choose bank transfer, which is a good point. Some also support installment payments.
However, the stores where you can use these services vary greatly. If you shop on Amazon, Paidy is a good choice; if you often go to ファミマ, ファミペイ is better; for Yahoo!ショッピング, Yahooゆっくり

DeFi has been getting a lot of attention lately, but honestly, many people still don't really understand what it is. Even if you're told that you can use financial services without a bank, it's natural to find it hard to picture exactly how things will change.
Actually, DeFi refers to "Decentralized Finance," which are programs on the blockchain that serve the role of banks. It exploded in popularity around 2020, and the market continues to expand, mainly around Solana and Arbitrum. In Japan, the Financial Services Agency is working on regulatory frameworks, so it’s a good idea to grasp the ba

What we can see from the F1 pre-season test data is quite fascinating. Over the two-week testing period in Bahrain in February, the performance of each team under the new regulations has started to become somewhat clear.
First, what caught my attention was Mercedes' recovery. They were known to struggle during spring testing in previous years, but this year is different. キミ・アントネッリ and ジョージ・ラッセル recorded 1:33s times in the first week, then improved to the 1:32s in the second week. トト・ウォルフ also commented that "we feel confident at the start of testing," which suggests they are maintaining a stro

Friend search apps, I've been trying out various ones recently, and I realized that the points you choose are quite important. Especially safety and ease of use.
Many apps are women-only. Favomatch is specialized in helping find fellow enthusiasts, making it easier to connect with people who share the same hobbies. Touch has 24-hour security monitoring and strict identity verification. DotMatch is also women-only and allows searching for people on weekends, making it easier to find someone whose schedule matches.
For men, Bumble's BFF mode allows you to find friends of the opposite sex, and it

I have a recent news update that caught my attention: it seems the Mexican government has unanimously approved the deployment of U.S. special forces. The goal is to combat drug cartels.
This is actually a significant geopolitical development. The activities of drug cartels within Mexico have become increasingly serious, and both countries are entering a phase of genuine cooperation. U.S. special forces will provide training to Mexican forces to enhance their ability to fight cartel organizations.
Drug trafficking and organized crime have been major issues in this region for years, but this coo

Recently, the cryptocurrency market has been quite volatile. Personally, what caught my attention is that political uncertainty is significantly impacting market sentiment. With the rising concerns over tariffs and the lack of clarity about the global economic outlook, these effects are also spilling over into digital assets.
Looking at the actual numbers, Bitcoin is slightly up around $67,520, but the overall altcoin market continues to trend downward. Ethereum is holding steady with a +0.86% increase, but Solana is down, and XRP is also declining. I think this reflects the overall market anx

Many people have been curious about cryptocurrency burns and buybacks. Recently, these mechanisms have been gaining more attention in projects, so I thought I’d organize some thoughts on the topic.
First, what exactly is a cryptocurrency burn? Simply put, it involves sending tokens to an address that cannot be used (called a burn address), effectively removing those tokens from circulation forever. When supply decreases, scarcity increases, which can theoretically lead to a price increase. However, it’s important to note that a price rise is not guaranteed.
On the other hand, buybacks involve