I cancelled my ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini subscriptions for Claude Although it's been over 2 years since the "AI boom" truly began, there's still a wild number of people who exclusively rely on ChatGPT. The funny part is that this isn't because it's objectively the best option. Instead, it's mostly habit, and the fact that most people just never bothered trying alternatives that might actually fit their needs better.
Coinbase pushback notwithstanding US crypto market structure bill still on track Coinbase (COIN) pushback notwithstanding, U.S. crypto market structure bill still on track, HSBC says
Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Tesla Bitcoin’s market capitalization is now around $1.57 trillion, making it the 13th-largest asset by this metric, behind Saudi Aramco and Tesla stock.
Elon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power. Traditionally, such centres are large warehouses full of powerful computers which process and store data. Musk's aerospace firm claims processing needs due to the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities".
See February’s full snow moon light up the sky | CNN https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/science/february-full-snow-moon Look to the sky this weekend for a chance to see February’s wintry full moon, which comes as four astronauts prepare to make a historic journey around the silvery orb. The full moon will peak at 5:09 p.m. ET Sunday, occurring near sunset and appearing fullest while low in the eastern sky, according to EarthSky.
UAT-8099 Target Vulnerable IIS Servers Via PowerShell & Region-Customized BadIIS A new wave of targeted attacks has emerged against Internet Information Services (IIS) servers across Asia, with threat actors deploying sophisticated malware designed to compromise vulnerable systems. The campaign, active from late 2025 through early 2026, focuses primarily on victims in Thailand and Vietnam, marking a strategic shift toward region-specific operations.
Plan B Network Launches CypherTank Bitcoin Pitch Series Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across multiple platforms.
Advancing the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Financial Sector https://eitca.org/eitca-is-information-security-academy/ The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) advises G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on cybersecurity matters of importance for the security and resilience of the financial system. Recognizing the cryptographic risks that quantum computers may introduce to financial systems, the CEG has developed this roadmap to encourage a coordinated approach for migration to quantum-resistant cryptography and transition to cryptographic agility.
Gold and Silver Plunge in Worst Day Since 1980 https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-and-silver-plunge-in-worst-day-since-1980-df812b73 A violent selloff Friday sent silver prices crashing and gold futures to their biggest one-day dollar decline on record, the latest twist of wild trading that has left precious metals swinging like meme stocks.
Kevin Warsh: Will Trump's pick to head US central bank get him what he wants? Donald Trump has been calling for change at the US central bank. Now, with Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chairman poised to end in May, he could be about to get his wish. On Friday, the US president announced Kevin Warsh - a conservative whom he had passed over for the post, to his regret, during his first term - as his choice to replace Powell.