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Federal Reserve to Announce Interest Rate Decision Today
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 11:45:05

Federal Reserve to Announce Interest Rate Decision Today Markets are preparing for the Federal Reserve announcement scheduled today at 21:00 , with investors focused on policy signals. Market odds and expectations CME Group data indicate a 97.2% probability that the federal funds rate will remain at…

Quick test of a low-latency AI streaming tool
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 11:15:05

Quick test of a low-latency AI streaming tool A brief hands-on test highlighted strong latency performance and OBS integration, alongside limitations in background editing and complex object handling. Overview The tool emphasizes speed by using a highly compressed model, enabling near real-time proc…

Decart releases real-time character animation update
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 11:05:04

Decart releases real-time character animation update Decart released an update this month enabling real-time character generation and motion at high frame rates, with upgraded models globally. The company positions the feature for streamers who need animated avatars driven by arbitrary input images …

Exchange flows linked to $RIVER token distribution
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 10:35:03

Exchange flows linked to $RIVER token distribution Analysis describes 2,418 connected wallets moving about $22M of $RIVER tokens, with core activity routed through Bitget on 05.12. Tracing the transfers The chain began with a single wallet receiving several BNB transfers from OKX, amounts that indiv…

Vitalik Buterin earned $70,000 on prediction markets
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 09:40:03

Vitalik Buterin earned $70,000 on prediction markets Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reported profits of approximately $70,000 from prediction markets over the past year, deploying about $440,000 in capital. Reported returns and capital used According to the co-founder, his aggregate gains for t…

Trump's Iowa speech: main claims and figures
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 08:38:56

Trump's Iowa speech: main claims and figures Donald Trump delivered a campaign speech in Iowa listing economic outcomes he credited to his administration, citing market and trade indicators. Summary of claims He asserted multiple large-scale achievements including record market levels, aggregate sav…

Tether accumulated $23 billion in gold
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 08:35:01

Tether accumulated $23 billion in gold Tether now holds a large private stockpile of physical gold, using the metal both as reserves and tradable assets. Storage in Swiss bunker The company converted a former nuclear bunker in Switzerland into a vault, joining about 370,000 similar Cold War‑era faci…

Ethereum introduces standard for global AI agent marketplace
2049.news · 28.01.2026, 07:35:03

Ethereum introduces standard for global AI agent marketplace Ethereum announced the new standard ERC-8004 , designed to enable interoperable marketplaces for autonomous AI agents across multiple blockchain platforms and ecosystems. Standard overview The proposal defines a mechanism for portable repu…

Telegram Premium boosts cited as a source of channel support
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 19:05:04

Telegram Premium boosts cited as a source of channel support Several Telegram channels have asked subscribers with Premium to allocate their available boosts to support content production. The requests also asked not to reassign boosts from other affiliated channels. What the appeal contained The me…

European Commission opens probe into X over Grok scandal
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 18:11:44

European Commission opens probe into X over Grok scandal The European Commission has initiated an investigation into X Corp. under the Digital Services Act , following misuse of the Grok feature. Scope of the probe Regulators will assess whether X Corp. properly identified and mitigated risks associ…

Apple introduces local AI models for iPhone, iPad, Mac
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 18:05:01

Apple introduces local AI models for iPhone, iPad, Mac At WWDC in June Apple unveiled the Foundation Models Framework, enabling developers to run AI models locally on devices. The company is promoting the feature in OS 26 releases for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Framework and device support The Foundation…

A$AP Rocky Releases 'Helicopter' Video Using Splat and Unreal Engine
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 11:20:03

A$AP Rocky Releases 'Helicopter' Video Using Splat and Unreal Engine A$AP Rocky released the music video "Helicopter" produced with a pipeline combining splat-based rendering and Unreal Engine tools. Production method The crew filmed performers against green screens from multiple perimeter cameras, …

Bitcoin to Resume Rally After Gold and Silver Surge, Tom Lee
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 10:45:03

Bitcoin to Resume Rally After Gold and Silver Surge, Tom Lee Tom Lee, head of BitMine , says the recent rally in gold and silver has temporarily diverted capital away from cryptocurrencies. He expects Bitcoin and Ethereum to begin significant appreciation once the precious-metals rally pauses and in…

Small Rebound Follows Massive 60–80% Decline in Assets
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 10:40:03

Small Rebound Follows Massive 60–80% Decline in Assets Several assets showed a modest recovery of +5 % after prior losses of approximately -60–80 % in recent sessions. The move reflects short-term volatility rather than a confirmed trend, and warrants careful analysis of position sizing and risk. Ma…

Nvidia releases PPISP to enhance gsplat scene detail
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 10:20:01

Nvidia releases PPISP to enhance gsplat scene detail Nvidia introduced a new project called PPISP aimed at improving the level of detail in rendered gsplat scenes. This approach separates camera-specific imaging effects from the underlying scene representation to produce more realistic novel views. …

Ethereum network fees fall to near eight-year low
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 09:53:25

Ethereum network fees fall to near eight-year low The average cost to execute transactions on the Ethereum network has declined to levels not seen in almost eight years. Recent metrics According to Glassnode, the 7-day moving average of total fees reached a level last observed in May 2017. The indic…

Educational crypto media outlines formats and resources for 2026
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 09:50:01

Educational crypto media outlines formats and resources for 2026 An educational crypto media outlet has published its 2026 content plan, concentrating on concise news, analytical reviews and educational formats. Core formats and channels The editorial plan prioritises video explanations, written ana…

Base co-founder rules out market manipulation plans
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 08:45:03

Base co-founder rules out market manipulation plans Jesse Pollak, co-founder of Base, stated that the core team will not coordinate capital to artificially inflate asset prices. Co-founder’s statement According to Pollak, intentionally pumping tokens or directing capital behind the scenes would disa…

Tether bought 27 tonnes of gold in Q4 2025
2049.news · 27.01.2026, 07:40:03

Tether bought 27 tonnes of gold in Q4 2025 Tether purchased 27 tonnes of gold during the fourth quarter of 2025 to bolster reserves backing its XAU₮ stablecoin. Quarterly acquisition and reserve policy The company continued to increase allocated assets for its gold-backed stablecoin, adding 27 tonne…

Comfy Cloud increases content generation at same subscription
2049.news · 26.01.2026, 19:18:08

Comfy Cloud increases content generation at same subscription Comfy Cloud raised the amount of content users can generate for the same subscription price, according to the service announcement. Authors of the post and the figures on the company website appear to disagree, prompting questions about h…