BTCC Exchange Brings 400+ Perpetual Futures to TradingView: What Traders Need to Know

Can professional traders finally stop switching between their charting software and exchange platforms? BTCC, operating since 2011, just integrated its complete suite of perpetual futures contracts into TradingView, the charting platform used by over 100 million traders worldwide. The integration announced on December 9, 2025, connects BTCC’s 400+ perpetual futures pairs with TradingView’s interface, allowing … Read more

Inside the Logic of “Products” and Equality in Set Theory

Table Of Links Abstract Acknowledgements & Introduction 2. Universal properties 3. Products in practice 4. Universal properties in algebraic geometry 5. The problem with Grothendieck’s use of equality. 6. More on “canonical” maps 7. Canonical isomorphisms in more advanced mathematics 8. Summary And References Universal Properties I am aware of three reasonable classes of foundations … Read more

The Shift No One Saw Coming: Why Technical Sellers Are Leaving Zoominfo for Onfire

Technical sales teams are moving from ZoomInfo to Onfire because job titles no longer predict buying authority in engineering-led orgs. Onfire provides buyer intelligence based on real technical activity—Slack, Discord, Reddit, OSS usage, and tooling ownership—giving sellers named prospects with verified responsibilities. For technical ICPs, accuracy now beats volume, and Onfire is becoming the default.

Why Mathematicians Still Struggle to Define Equality in the Computer Age

Table Of Links Abstract Acknowledgements & Introduction 2. Universal properties 3. Products in practice 4. Universal properties in algebraic geometry 5. The problem with Grothendieck’s use of equality. 6. More on “canonical” maps 7. Canonical isomorphisms in more advanced mathematics 8. Summary And References This paper has its origins in a talk [Buz] which I … Read more

Not a Lucid Web3 Dream Anymore: x402, ERC-8004, A2A, and The Next Wave of AI Commerce

This article is divided into four parts, each of which builds the context you need for the next. n Part 1 explains how x402 fits into existing Web2 and enterprise billing flows, and how it can move companies “on-chain” by turning API usage into stablecoin-based micropayments without changing their mental model of software. n Part … Read more

The Future of AI Infrastructure: Consolidation for Giants, Vertical Solutions for Startups

As AI continues to reshape the technological landscape, one critical question remains: who controls the infrastructure?  While centralized AI platforms dominate the conversation, a quiet revolution is brewing at the intersection of blockchain and artificial intelligence.  John Wang, Head of Neo Ecosystem Growth and Managing Director of Neo Ecofund, has been at the forefront of … Read more

Can a Crypto Founder Be Punished Twice for the Same Crime? The Anatoly Legkodymov Extradition Case

Should someone already punished face decades more in prison for the exact same conduct? That question defines the legal battle of Anatoly Legkodymov, whose 18-month detention at one of America’s most notorious facilities was supposed to be the end of his story. Instead, it may be just the beginning. Legkodymov was arrested in January 2023 … Read more

A Simple Guide to KZG Commitments and Why Ethereum Needs Them to Scale

Zero-knowledge proofs often seem mysterious because the math behind them is very advanced. Many people jokingly call this “moon math,” since it feels like something magical or from another world. We want to remove this confusion and help everyone understand what zero-knowledge proofs actually do. Even though they still feel magical, we believe the community … Read more

The Screen Is the API

“Why not just use llms.txt to understand the page?” My friend was watching an AI agent work through a complex enterprise workflow. Clicking through menus, filling forms, handling the kind of nested configuration screens that were the definition of scope creep. It was a reasonable question. Everyone is excited about llms.txt right now. A simple … Read more

The Analyst Behind DIRECTV’s Churn Reduction Strategy

Wael Breich, an analytics leader at DIRECTV, transforms raw subscriber data into retention and revenue strategy. His work links engagement to survival rates, builds scalable churn models, and enables cross-functional teams to act on predictive insights. From forecasting to customer lifecycle design, he shows how analytics becomes a core driver of value in subscription businesses.

Automating Incident Response: How to Reduce Malware Forensics Time by 99% with Python and VirusTotal

The average time to resolve a cyber incident is 43 days. If you work in Blue Teaming or Digital Forensics, you know why. When a laptop gets compromised, you aren’t looking for a needle in a haystack; you are looking for a needle in a stack of needles. A typical corporate workstation has thousands of executable … Read more

Can Your AI Actually Use a Computer? A 2025 Map of Computer‑Use Benchmarks

If you’ve seen “computer-use agents”, you’ve noticed two facts: 1. Every new model is “SOTA” on something. 2. Almost none of those numbers line up. OSWorld, CUB, Web Bench, Westworld, REAL, Mind2Web, ScreenSpot, GroundUI, Showdown-Clicks, WebClick… plus a dozen vendor-run leaderboards. It feels more and more like early web frameworks. Too many options and not … Read more

The Rise of Centralized IAM: Managing Identities in a Digital World

Cybersecurity technologies are evolving fast, particularly centralized Identity and Access Management platform. In an era where almost everything poses a security risk, you simply can’t afford to have any doubts about security. There’s a lot of information circulating about centralized IAM, and it’s easy to fall for some myths. We’re not just talking about employees … Read more

The Next Phase of Web3 Will Not Look Like Web3

For years, Web3 has been introduced with big promises. Own your assets. Break free from centralized platforms. Let the internet become a place where users hold the power. It all sounded ambitious and a little rebellious. Yet if you ask most people what Web3 looks like today, the answer is simple: trading crypto on screens … Read more

Google’s Quantum Leap is the Blueprint for a Discovery Engine

Google’s Quantum AI team just dropped a bombshell. Their Willow quantum processor performed a calculation that would have taken Frontier, the world’s most powerful supercomputer, an estimated 47 years to complete. This isn’t just another quantum supremacy headline. This is different. This was a verifiable result for a scientifically simulating the complex dynamics of a quantum system. … Read more

A Builder’s Guide to Modern Data Platforms

Prologue It’s 5:37 a.m., and I’m jogging through Arbour Heights in Seattle. It’s the holiday season, and I’m surrounded by architectural diversity—townhouses, detached houses, condominiums, coffee shops, and stunning modern homes. In some areas, the remnants of demolished structures starkly contrast with those awaiting renovation and revival. After my run, under the cold stream of a … Read more

Signing Messages in Symfony 7.4: A Deep Dive

Security in distributed systems is often a game of layers. We secure the transport (TLS), we secure the infrastructure (firewalls, VPCs), and we secure the application access (Voters, ACLs). But when it comes to the Messenger component — the beating heart of many modern Symfony applications — there has always been a subtle gap. Once a message … Read more

Aseem H. Salim: Redefining the Future of Retail Intelligence Through Advanced POS Engineering & Data

Aseem H. Salim is transforming global retail infrastructure through advanced POS engineering, AI-driven automation, and systems that cut wait times, reduce waste, and enhance payment security. His innovations bridge legacy and modern platforms, bring machine learning to checkout, and power thousands of stores with scalable, data-driven retail intelligence.

AI Tools Show Promise in Helping Instructors Understand Student Design Work, Study Finds

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Prior Work and 2.1 Educational Objectives of Learning Activities 2.2 Multiscale Design 2.3 Assessing Creative Visual Design 2.4 Learning Analytics and Dashboards Research Artifact/Probe 3.1 Multiscale Design Environment 3.2 Integrating a Design Analytics Dashboard with the Multiscale Design Environment Methodology and Context 4.1 Course Contexts 4.2 Instructor interviews … Read more

Ethereum (ETH) Whales Expand Their Portfolio as This New Crypto Coin’s Presale Phase 6 Hits 95% Sold

Ethereum (ETH) has been retracing sharply, and its approach toward multi-year support zones has prompted renewed activity among larger holders. The token has been revisiting areas that shaped major reversals between 2021 and 2025, and this shift has coincided with an aggressive accumulation trend among whales searching for what crypto to buy now before broader … Read more

Multiscale Design Analytics Offer Insight Into Students’ Creative Processes

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Prior Work and 2.1 Educational Objectives of Learning Activities 2.2 Multiscale Design 2.3 Assessing Creative Visual Design 2.4 Learning Analytics and Dashboards Research Artifact/Probe 3.1 Multiscale Design Environment 3.2 Integrating a Design Analytics Dashboard with the Multiscale Design Environment Methodology and Context 4.1 Course Contexts 4.2 Instructor interviews … Read more

Everything You Need to Know to Master Server-Sent Events (SSE) in Symfony 7.4

I often see teams reach for WebSockets (via Socket.io or Pusher) when they simply need to update a UI with server-side state changes. While WebSockets are powerful, they are often overkill. If your requirement is unidirectional (Server → Client) — like stock tickers, progress bars, or notification feeds — Server-Sent Events (SSE) is the protocol you should master. SSE … Read more