Chainlink’s Social Surge: Flash or Future?

This milestone coincided with Chainlink’s latest upgrade, a feat of engineering so dazzling it would make the average Victorian inventor weep with envy. The Data Streams now deliver near real-time US stock and ETF prices, 24 hours a day, five days a week. One can only imagine the delight of DeFi protocols, which now have access to pre-market, regular, after-hours, and overnight trading sessions-though one suspects they’ll spend more time marveling at the novelty than actually using it.

Digital Delirium: $28 Trillion by 2030? Ark’s Audacious Prophecy

Ah, the numbers! They cascade like a waterfall of zeros, each one a testament to human hubris and the intoxicating allure of the intangible. Ark, in its Big Ideas 2026 report, a document as weighty as it is whimsical, foresees this digital Eldorado, where the market capitalization of these assets leaps from a mere $2 trillion in 2025 to the aforementioned $28 trillion in 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 61%, they say. Sixty-one percent! One can almost hear the champagne corks popping in the boardrooms of the crypto elite.

The Pitt Recap: Relationship Trauma

In his first written episode of the season, Wyle includes a powerful and touching story honoring the people of Pittsburgh. The story centers around Yana, a woman with severe burns who seeks treatment from Dr. Robby. She was at the Tree of Life synagogue on October 27, 2018, when the tragic shooting occurred. While physically healing – as much as possible – she’s still easily startled by loud noises. Yana is delighted to learn Dr. Robby is Jewish and asks about his synagogue. She shares that she was at Tree of Life during the shooting and expresses deep gratitude to the Muslim community in Pittsburgh, who provided incredible support to the victims and their families, raising funds and offering comfort. This week’s episode contrasts a difficult medical case from last week with this moving story, showcasing the show’s ability to handle both intense drama and heartfelt moments. It highlights the diverse experiences and resilience within the city of Pittsburgh.

The Traitors Recap: Cabin Fever

With investigators struggling to identify new potential murderers, Ron and Colton remain the main focus, as they’ve both repeatedly targeted and eliminated other players. However, a new name has emerged: Lisa, who killed Monet. Colton is largely responsible for keeping Lisa in the conversation, as he consistently accuses others of being the killer. Interestingly, he’s right this time. He advises Dorinda to set aside her loyalty to the other Housewives and watch Lisa closely, and Natalie also notes that Lisa’s calm demeanor doesn’t match the dramatic personality they anticipated.

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Recap: In the Cards

Before we get too critical of Amanda, I want to share something I’ve been wanting to talk about since episode two. It started when I was recapping season four of Selling Sunset. Amanda briefly appeared in episode five while Davina was trying to sell her house, and she wanted to list it for a higher price than it was worth, claiming Amanda is good with finances. Jason mentioned Amanda had renovated a new house, but it was so tailored to her personal taste that it would be hard to sell. Back in 2021, I described it this way: “The house has a marble-walled bar with a neon ‘Vibes’ sign. That says it all. It’s the kind of place someone would enjoy rosé at Coachella while wearing a flower crown – basically, the avocado toast of houses, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the driveway was paved in millennial pink.”

Top gainers and losers

Most profitable crypto: Axie Infinity (AXS), Radix (XRD), Oasis (ROSE), The Sandbox (SAND), Secret (SCRT), Stargate Finance (STG), LayerZero (ZRO), Resolv (RESOLV), Smooth Love Potion (SLP), Bio Protocol (BIO).