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Ethereum L2 MegaETH Peaks at 47K TPS
CryptocurrencyJan 21, 2026

Ethereum L2 MegaETH Peaks at 47K TPS

Ethereum Layer 2 MegaETH is back in the spotlight after reports showed it hitting around 47,000 transactions per second (TPS) during testing in mid-January 2026. The number spread quickly across crypto feeds, but the real story is not just the headline figure. It is about what was tested, what is…

Michael Willson
Memecoin Pump.fun Launches Investment Arm ‘Pump Fund’
CryptocurrencyJan 21, 2026

Memecoin Pump.fun Launches Investment Arm ‘Pump Fund’

Pump.fun has taken a surprising step beyond memecoin launches by unveiling a new investment arm called Pump Fund. For anyone following crypto markets closely or learning through a Crypto Certification, this move stands out because it signals a shift from short-term speculation toward something…

Michael Willson
Solana Slips Below $130, but SOL Remains Bullish
CryptocurrencyJan 21, 2026

Solana Slips Below $130, but SOL Remains Bullish

SOL dipping below $130 looks scary at first glance, especially if you are newer to crypto. But most traders following Solana closely are not calling this a breakdown. They are calling it a pullback inside a still-bullish structure. If you are learning how to read these moves through a Crypto…

Michael Willson
ETH Price Shows Buy Signal After 3 Years of Seller Dominance
CryptocurrencyJan 21, 2026

ETH Price Shows Buy Signal After 3 Years of Seller Dominance

ETH is showing what many traders are calling a buy signal for the first time in nearly three years. The reason is not a chart pattern or a hype headline. It comes from derivatives data showing that aggressive selling pressure has finally flipped to aggressive buying. If you follow ETH through…

Michael Willson
Bitcoin Gets Into Delaware Life’s Retirement Annuity Portfolio
CryptocurrencyJan 21, 2026

Bitcoin Gets Into Delaware Life’s Retirement Annuity Portfolio

Bitcoin has officially entered a US retirement annuity portfolio, and this time it is not through a self-directed crypto IRA or a speculative fund. Delaware Life Insurance Company has added Bitcoin exposure to a fixed index annuity option, giving retirement-focused investors indirect exposure to…

Michael Willson
AI Browser
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

AI Browser

An AI browser is a web browser that builds AI directly into how you read, search, compare, and act on the web. Instead of copying links into a chat app, the AI lives inside the browser and works on the pages and tabs you already have open. Below is a clear, practical breakdown of what…

Michael Willson
OpenAI to Launch Its First Device in 2026
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

OpenAI to Launch Its First Device in 2026

OpenAI is planning to unveil its first consumer device in the second half of 2026. That part is real, confirmed through executive statements reported by major outlets. What the device actually is, how it works, and whether people will want it is still intentionally unclear. This article lays out…

Michael Willson
MiroThinker, an Open-Source AI Agent
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

MiroThinker, an Open-Source AI Agent

MiroThinker is an open-source AI agent built for deep research tasks, not quick answers. People find it when they are searching for something more capable than a chat-style assistant and more transparent than closed “deep research” tools. In simple terms, it is an AI agent that can search, reason,…

Michael Willson
How to Build an AI Model Map?
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

How to Build an AI Model Map?

An AI model map is a clear, living record of every AI model your organization uses. It answers one simple question fast: what AI do we have, where is it used, who owns it, and how risky is it. If you are dealing with multiple tools, vendors, or teams, building an AI model map is…

Michael Willson
ChatGPT 5.5
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

ChatGPT 5.5

ChatGPT 5.5 is rumoured, but there is no official confirmation from OpenAI that a model called “5.5” exists or has been released. If you are trying to separate real updates from noise, this is the safest way to think about it: treat “5.5” as a community nickname for “whatever comes after GPT-5.2,”…

Michael Willson
Code AGI
AI & MLJan 21, 2026

Code AGI

Code AGI is a term people use to describe AI systems that can take a software goal and actually carry it through from start to finish. That means planning the task, writing code, running it, fixing errors, and iterating until something works. When people search for Code AGI, they are usually asking…

Michael Willson
Blockchain Council is the Official Community Partner of Consensus Hong Kong 2026
EventsJan 21, 2026

Blockchain Council is the Official Community Partner of Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Blockchain Council proudly announces its role as an Official Community Partner for Consensus Hong Kong 2026, taking place from Feb 10 to Feb 12 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This collaboration highlights Blockchain Council’s ongoing mission to advance education, foster…

Michael Willson