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JPMorgan Activates BTC & ETH As Institutional Collateral

JPMorgan Activates BTC & ETH As Institutional Collateral

Published by Jenni Sidey

Via Sentora Research, JPMorgan has officially bridged the gap between “Digital Gold” and “Wholesale Credit.”  The activation of direct BTC and ETH collateralization allows institutional giants to finally turn their dormant holdings into immediate USD liquidity without selling a single satoshi. Operating through the Kinexys (formerly Onyx) digital financing platform, the bank now allows institutional clients like hedge funds and corporate treasuries to pledge BTC and ETH for USD-denominated liquidity. Unlike previous years where only ETF-wrapped products were supported, this move enables borrowers to leverage their direct on-chain holdings without triggering the capital gains taxes associated with liquidation. The quantitative framework for these loans is defined by a rigorous risk-weighted haircut model. Under the current policy, JPMorgan applies a 30% to 50% haircut on BTC and ETH, effectively setting the maximum Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio at 50% to 70% depending on 90-day volatility metrics. This structure is designed to buffer against the “cascade risk” inherent in crypto markets, where a 15% intraday drop could otherwise trigger systemic liquidations. By treating BTC and ETH as Tier-1 collateral, JPMorgan is …

Iran Activates Emergency Contingency Plan As Trump Boasts Of “Beautiful” Armada Nearby

Iran Activates Emergency Contingency Plan As Trump Boasts Of “Beautiful” Armada Nearby

Published by Jenni Sidey

Update(1934ET): FT and others have reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has moved to activate emergency contingency plans, aiming to secure critical supplies and ensure continuity of government operations amid fears of renewed US or Israeli attacks, at a moment President Trump has said a “beautiful armada” of US warships, including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier, has arrived in regional waters. Trump said the following Tuesday evening… “In June, we obliterated Iran’s nuclear capacity in Operation Midnight Hammer,” he stated. “People had been waiting for 22 years to do that… They were about a month away from having a nuclear weapon. We had to do it.” “There’s another beautiful armada floating beautifully towards Iran right now,” Trump added, explaining further that he hopes Iran will “make a deal” and “should have made a deal the first time.” Trump on Iran: There is another beautiful armada floating beautifully toward Iran right now, so we will see. I hope they make a deal. I hope they make a deal. pic.twitter.com/oDcUgwX12n — Clash Report (@clashreport) January 27, 2026 The …

New whitening powder activates with your electric toothbrush

New whitening powder activates with your electric toothbrush

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Whitening your teeth often comes at a financial and physical cost. Many of today’s most popular products including gels, strips, and rinses rely on peroxide-based bleaching solutions. While effective, the chemical processes generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) compounds that not only destroy staining molecules—they can eventually erode tooth enamel. Over time, this can actually make it easier to stain again or cause long-term dental health problems. According to a study published in the journal ACS Nano, researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed an alternative solution that not only whitens teeth, but repairs them, too. Instead of harsh chemicals, the new method relies on vibrations. The team swapped peroxide for their new ceramic powder creation called BSCT. To make it, they heated a solution of strontium and calcium ions as well as barium titanate. If shaken quickly enough (such as with an electric toothbrush), the mixture generates a tiny electric field through what’s called the piezoelectric effect. …

Tim Walz Activates Emergency Operations Center, Alerts National Guard After ICE-Involved Shooting Sparks Protest Threat

Tim Walz Activates Emergency Operations Center, Alerts National Guard After ICE-Involved Shooting Sparks Protest Threat

Published by Jenni Sidey

Update (1640ET): Gov. Tim Walz activated Minnesota’s Emergency Operations Center within hours of an ICE-involved shooting in south Minneapolis, as concerns grow that a coalition of left-wing activist groups could mobilize in the streets, evoking familiar and uneasy parallels to the unrest that followed the death of George Floyd. “To Minnesotans, know that our administration is going to stop at nothing to seek accountability and justice,” Walz told reporters at a press conference in the late afternoon hours. He added, “We have soldiers in training and prepared to be deployed if necessary.” BREAKING: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issues a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard following the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. “To Minnesotans, know that our administration is going to stop at nothing to seek accountability and justice.” “We have soldiers in… pic.twitter.com/cWAqagzdQq — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 7, 2026 Walz’s meeting with public safety officials and his comments to the press come shortly after citizen journalist Andy Ngo warned that far-left extremists could soon begin mobilizing. “Far-left extremists in Minnesota have announced …

IonQ activates Slovakia’s first quantum communication network

IonQ activates Slovakia’s first quantum communication network

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Slovakia has taken a major step into Europe’s quantum future with the launch of its first quantum communication network, a national system designed to strengthen cybersecurity and integrate the country into broader European quantum initiatives. The deployment, led by IonQ’s subsidiary ID Quantique (IDQ) in partnership with the Institute of Physics at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (IPSAS), marks a historic moment for Slovakia’s digital infrastructure. A strategic leap toward Europe’s quantum vision The new Slovak Quantum Communication Infrastructure (skQCI) is designed to plug directly into Europe’s wider EuroQCI programme, an EU initiative building a continent-wide secure communication backbone. By adopting quantum-safe and quantum-resistant technologies at scale, Slovakia aims to protect its highest-value public institutions while contributing to Europe’s long-term digital resilience. The project highlights Slovakia’s growing participation in advanced quantum research and its intention to play a central role in the continent’s secure digital transformation. Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ, explained: “The skQCI project is a strategic milestone in fortifying the digital sovereignty of the EU. “By combining IonQ’s quantum-safe networking …