XRP price rockets 18%, staging wildest recovery among major tokens
The move came as bitcoin briefly rose over $70,000 in U.S. morning hours, reversing Thursday’s sharp declines ahead of the weekend.
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China bans stablecoin and RWA issuance by foreign and domestic companies
The latest announcement from the People’s Bank of China follows months of flip-flopping on privately issued yuan-pegged stablecoins.
How Families Are Turning Plans Into Action With One Shared System
You’re not bad at planning. Your calendar is packed with appointments, meal schedules, and activities that look perfectly organized. But somehow, those carefully laid plans vanish between your phone screen and real life. The truth is, most households struggle with execution, not planning. Everyone knows what needs to happen. Yet nobody takes action because the … Read more
‘Bitcoin is Offensive, Gold is Defensive’: Bitwise
Bitwise’s Head of Europe argues that gold offers a cushion when markets fall, while Bitcoin boosts portfolios during rebounds.
Why normalization of digital asset treasuries is the next big business trend
Crypto’s “wild west” era for companies is ending as DATs enter a new phase of normalcy, says AVAX One’s Jolie Kahn.
Galaxy approves up to $200M buyback of Class A shares
The 12-month buyback authorization comes as Galaxy’s shares and other crypto-linked stocks have declined alongside Bitcoin.
Aura’s Aspen digital frame is a great gift, especially now that it’s $30 off
The Aura Aspen is a sweet and sentimental gift that’s $199. | Image: Aura Aura’s Aspen digital photo frame is a great Valentine’s Day gift if you want something that’s slick and sentimental, and right now it’s on sale for $199 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Aura’s online storefront. That’s the lowest we’ve … Read more
HackerNoon Projects of the Week: Pantry Pilot, RecomendeMe & Charmpay
Welcome to the first edition of HackerNoon Projects of the Week, where we spotlight standout projects from the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon, HackerNoon’s competition designed to measure what actually matters: real utility over hype. n n Each week, we’ll highlight projects that demonstrate clear usefulness, technical execution, and real-world impact – backed by data, not buzzwords. … Read more
Here’s what Wall Street analysts are saying about Strategy after massive Q4 loss
The numbers weren’t pretty, but the fourth-quarter loss does not signal a cash crunch or the necessity of bitcoin sales, say analysts.
How Parents Are Using Nori AI Families Assistant to Reduce Mental Load — Not Run Their Lives
It’s 6:12 p.m., and the kitchen counter is cluttered. “Tomorrow is spirit day,” says a school email. The soccer location is different, texts announce. A crumpled flyer and a photo of a permission slip need attention. Add to that, grocery lists, calendar reminders, and an empty toothpaste tube. This is the busy life many families … Read more
Crypto Market is Down $2T in 5 Months While This Cheap Altcoin is Surging
The global crypto market has faced a very difficult season recently. Over the last five months, the total market value has dropped by a staggering $2 trillion. Many famous coins have lost half of their value, leaving investors looking for safety. However, even in a down market, there are always outliers that defy the trend. … Read more
Shaping the Future of Sustainable AI: Key Takeaways from ICAIDISS 2026
International Conference on AI-Driven Intelligent Systems for Sustainability (ICAIDISS 2026) Concludes Successfully at Sharda University Agra – Rahul Vadisetty’s Work Takes Center Stage at ICAIDISS 2026, Hosted by Sharda University Agra The Anand School of Engineering and Technology (ASET) at Sharda University Agra successfully organized the International Conference on AI-Driven Intelligent Systems for Sustainability (ICAIDISS … Read more
The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
China Formalizes Ban on Yuan Stablecoins, RWA Tokenization
Chinese regulators have locked in a sweeping crypto clampdown, banning unapproved yuan-linked stablecoins and curbing tokenized assets.
Evaluate generative AI models with an Amazon Nova rubric-based LLM judge on Amazon SageMaker AI (Part 2)
In the post Evaluating generative AI models with Amazon Nova LLM-as-a-Judge on Amazon SageMaker AI, we introduced the Amazon Nova LLM-as-a-judge capability, which is a specialized evaluation model available through Amazon SageMaker AI that you can use to systematically measure the relative performance of generative AI systems. SageMaker AI now offers a rubric-based large language … Read more
EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine.
The Alexa app is so bad I’m using Siri again
My shopping list in Apple’s Reminders app (left) and in Amazon’s Alexa app (right). A recent UI overhaul of the Alexa app has made the list a lot harder to add to and use. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images I’ve used Alexa to manage my shopping list for years. There are … Read more
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Dumps Coinbase Shares Amid Bitcoin Crash
Noted tech investor Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest dumped shares in Coinbase on Thursday amid Bitcoin’s slide to nearly $60,000.
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Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC
An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.
China expands crypto crackdown to stablecoins, asset tokenization
The set of new rules reaffirm China’s hardline stance on crypto and impose restrictions on tokenized real-world assets and overseas issuance of yuan stablecoins.
The HackerNoon Newsletter: The Weather-Report Lie: AI Isn’t Fate (2/6/2026)
How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 6, 2026? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From Reputation as an Economic Primitive: The Case for ERC-8004 to The Weather-Report Lie: AI Isn’t Fate, let’s dive right … Read more
Read This If You Want to Be an Inventor, Not an Imitator
If you want to be another Buzz Lightyear toy—mass-produced, interchangeable, forgotten—close this essay. If you want to be like most people who contribute nothing to humanity, who consume the resources created and produce only entropy in return, you won’t get the point of this essay. If you want to actually extend a frontier, you aren’t … Read more
What happens when Waymo runs into a tornado? Or an elephant?
An autonomous vehicle drives down a lonely stretch of highway. Suddenly, a massive tornado appears in the distance. What does the driverless vehicle do next? This is just one of the scenarios that Waymo can simulate in the “hyper realistic” virtual world that it has just created with help from Google’s DeepMind. Waymo’s World Model … Read more
Analogue’s 4K N64 is getting five new transparent color options
Extreme green looks hard to resist. | Image: Analogue Analogue has announced another collection of limited-edition colors for its modern remake of the Nintendo 64. Last December it introduced several transparent versions of the Analogue 3D inspired by Nintendo’s Funtastic N64 series, but this time the company says it drew inspiration from colored versions of … Read more
Bitwise says peak anxiety signals crypto market is nearing a bottom
The crypto asset manager argued that while the current drawdown mirrors the anxiety of 2018 and 2022, long-term upside catalysts remain intact.