Month: May 2025

Is Ripple’s Hidden Road deal part of a SoftBank-like playbook?

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Ripple has made a slew of acquisitions to control key transaction rails and route them through XRP and its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), drawing comparisons to Japanese investment firm SoftBank.  The $1.25-billion acquisition of Hidden Road on April 8 allows Ripple to use RLUSD as collateral in the firm’s prime brokerage products. Hidden Road will … Read more

Proof of Central Limit Error Scaling for ESPRIT Algorithm

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Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 ESPRIT algorithm and central limit error scaling 1.2 Contribution 1.3 Related work 1.4 Technical overview and 1.5 Organization 2 Proof of the central limit error scaling 3 Proof of the optimal error scaling 4 Second-order eigenvector perturbation theory 5 Strong eigenvector comparison 5.1 Construction of the “good” … Read more

Why am I internet-stalking the pope?

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The moment the white smoke appeared above the Sistine Chapel, I immediately turned on my television, because I wanted to see who the new pope would be, and then hopped on social media, because I knew that the internet could tell me more about the new pope faster than television could. That, and the memes … Read more

New Technical Advancements in ESPRIT Spectral Analysis

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Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 ESPRIT algorithm and central limit error scaling 1.2 Contribution 1.3 Related work 1.4 Technical overview and 1.5 Organization 2 Proof of the central limit error scaling 3 Proof of the optimal error scaling 4 Second-order eigenvector perturbation theory 5 Strong eigenvector comparison 5.1 Construction of the “good” … Read more

Spectral Estimation Algorithms: Prony’s, ESPRIT, MUSIC & More

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Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 ESPRIT algorithm and central limit error scaling 1.2 Contribution 1.3 Related work 1.4 Technical overview and 1.5 Organization 2 Proof of the central limit error scaling 3 Proof of the optimal error scaling 4 Second-order eigenvector perturbation theory 5 Strong eigenvector comparison 5.1 Construction of the “good” … Read more

ETH Surges 20%, Biggest Gain Since 2021 as Pectra Upgrade Helps Restore ‘Confidence’

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Ethereum’s ether ETH led the market in early Asia hours as traders reacted favorably to the protocol’s recent Pectra upgrade, sending the token up nearly 20%, the biggest gain since 2021, and trading above $2100 according to market data from CoinDesk. The move comes amid a broader crypto market rally that coincided with bitcoin BTC … Read more

The Future of Telcos in the Smart Home

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It’s movie night, you’re busy prepping the snacks, hands sticky from the buttery popcorn and hot chocolate. You turn to your trusty home assistant and shout, “Alexa, it’s movie time.” Your Amazon Echo remembers the preset command and proceeds to dim the Philips smart light bulbs and turn on your Samsung smart TV. Your date … Read more

BTC nears $100K, Trade deal Optimism, Stripe allows Stablecoin Accounts

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BTC nears $100k on trade news optimism. BTC exchange reserves dropping dramatically. Stripe introduces stablecoin financial accounts. Robinhood plans blockchain platform for trading. US banks can handle crypto custody assets: OCC. Revolut integrates BTC payments in Europe. Bailey raising $300m for BTC investment firm. Strive to move to BTC treasury. Metaplanet issues $25m bonds to … Read more

Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

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Netflix is removing the last two shows listed on its Interactive Specials page: Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend, reports What’s on Netflix. The two specials will be pulled on May 12th, 2025, according to the publication, so if you want to watch them, you’ll want to catch them soon. … Read more