How I Super-Charged My LangChain-MySQL Agent: Part 2

Insert a RAG layer to My Project, and My Experience with Cursor TL;DR My first article for the LangChain-MySQL project showed how a multi‑stage LangChain agent lets you ask natural‑language questions over MySQL. Heavy prompts and repeated LLM calls, however, made the system sluggish and prone to OpenAI “429 Too Many Requests” errors. What’s new in Part … Read more

InternationalDriversAssociation.com Implicated in Bizarre PR Spam Frenzy 

InternationalDriversAssociation.com Hijacks Privacy Paradox to Sling Backlinks Because nothing says “trustworthy international driver’s license provider” like hijacking academic discussions on digital privacy to spam the internet with backlinks. That’s right, folks — InternationalDriversAssociation.com is currently associated with a “What in God’s Name Is This PR Campaign?” hall of fame. Let’s unpack this absurdity. Some ghost … Read more

How to organize your finances for a move

Moving four times in six years has taught me a lot. Mainly, changing addresses is utterly exhausting, but also that it’s a lot more complicated than just putting your stuff in boxes and transporting them from point A to point B. This is especially true when it comes to moving your money and payments along … Read more

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Weakness Fails to Stop Corporate Adoption Wave

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The cryptocurrency bull run has stalled since bitcoin (BTC) hit a record high above $110,000 last month. However, corporate adoption continues at a brisk pace. Shares in Norway-based crypto exchange Norwegian Block Exchange surged over 100% early today after the company disclosed the purchase of six … Read more

ETH Holds Above $2,600 After Spot ETF Demand Ignites Bullish Breakout

Ether extended its rally Monday as institutional demand surged and exchange supply dropped to a multi-year low. The asset climbed as high as $2,650.18 before easing to around $2,617, where it currently trades, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis data model. Despite the minor retracement, ETH remains one of the best-performing major tokens this week, … Read more

Jacobi Bitcoin ETF’s Lowers Entry Barriers Allowing European Retail Investors to Jump In

Jacobi Asset Management has lowered entry barriers for its bitcoin BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF), allowing European retail investors to participate for the first time. This follows the removal of professional-only and minimum investment requirements by the Guernsey regulator. Originally launched in 2023 on Euronext Amsterdam, the ETF was designed to meet institutional grade standards for … Read more

Uniswap’s UNI Rallies Above $6.37 as Bulls Brush Off Trump’s Tariff War

Uniswap’s native token UNI extended its recent recovery rally, brushing off macroeconomic pressure as investors looked past heightened global trade tensions. The token climbed steadily from $6.09 to $6.40, establishing key support above the $6.30 level. Market volatility remains elevated, fueled by geopolitical risk and speculation surrounding rate cuts in Europe and the U.S. Still, … Read more

Irish fintech NomuPay lands $40M at a $290M valuation from SoftBank

As global trade evolves, there’s an increasing demand for diverse cross-border payment options. That’s why an Irish-based fintech startup called NomuPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round from SB Payment Service (SBPS), a subsidiary of Japanese telco giant SoftBank Corp, at a valuation of $290 million. NomuPay makes it easier for merchants … Read more