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Epoch, a venture firm specializing in Bitcoin infrastructure, issued its second annual ecosystem report on January 21, 2026, forecasting robust growth for the asset despite a subdued 2025 performance. The 186-page document analyzes Bitcoin’s price dynamics, adoption trends, regulatory outlook, and technological risks, positioning the cryptocurrency as a maturing monetary system. Key highlights include a prediction that Bitcoin will reach at least $150,000 USD by year-end, driven by institutional inflows and decoupling from equities. The report also anticipates the Clarity Act failing to pass, though its substance on asset taxonomy and regulatory authority may advance through SEC guidance. Additional forecasts…

Michael Caine (left) Rocio Palomo [Photos: Munck Wilson Mandala] Munck Wilson Mandala, a Dallas-based national law firm specializing in business and technology, is adding partners Rocio Palomo and Michael Caine to co-chair the firm’s new technology transactions, privacy, and cybersecurity practice group. Palomo and Caine, who join MWM from Dickinson Wright in Austin, have deep expertise representing clients in technology-focused transactions, data protection strategy, cybersecurity matters, and artificial intelligence governance and commercialization, the firm said in an announcement. “Rocio and Michael are a dynamic duo whose specific expertise directly addresses one of the most pressing legal challenges facing our technology…

Changan Automobile is moving into robotics. On November 28, the company announced that its board approved an investment of 225 million yuan (approximately 31.8 million USD) to co-found a new entity, Changan Tiankshu Intelligent Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. (often shortened to “Changan Robot Company”), with a total registered capital of 450 million yuan (approximately 63.6 million USD). Changan itself will contribute 50 per cent of the capital, while one of its wholly owned subsidiaries will contribute another 10 per cent, according to Autohome. The new company is designated as the group’s strategy vehicle to pursue “embodied intelligence,” anchored on humanoid-robot…

Earlier this week, MARA Holdings announced the acquisition of a 64% stake in French AI company Exaion, with an option to increase its ownership by 2027. This move signals MARA’s substantial entry into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, broadening its business mix beyond bitcoin mining. We’ll examine how the Exaion acquisition may reshape MARA’s investment narrative by expanding its reach into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The best AI stocks today may lie beyond giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. Find the next big opportunity with these 25 smaller AI-focused companies with strong growth potential through early-stage innovation in machine learning, automation, and…

Travel now looks completely different from how it did a decade ago. Smart tech has reshaped how people plan, travel, communicate, and capture moments. A recent survey showed that 76% of global travelers rely on mobile devices for real-time navigation. The shift proves that technology is no longer optional during travel; it shapes almost every decision on the road. Australia is heaven for travelers who love road trips, wide landscapes, and busy cities, all of which can be accessed through dependable digital tools. Many visitors choose solutions such as an Australia travel eSIM to stay connected continuously. Strong connectivity supports…

Africa’s digital economy is creating the new decade and at the centre of this shift stands a new kind of builder. Idris Olubisi, the founder of Web3 Afrika. His rise from an engineering student in Nigeria to one of the most recognised Web3 advocates on the continent reflects a clear pattern. Strong technical skill, early curiosity, and a deliberate commitment to developing people and systems that can scale. Idris’s journey into technology began during his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. A final-year project requiring practical innovation introduced him to programming and sparked a…

Digital gaming architectures are undergoing a massive shift toward high-bandwidth, low-latency technologies. The modern online casino is migrating away from static web pages to dynamic, cloud-based environments. Operators now prioritize server stability and data encryption protocols to secure user endpoints. Market entry for new platforms often involves specific tracking variables for user acquisition. For example, a Fanatics casino promo code functions as an identifier to monitor registration metrics and software performance. Analysts track these codes to measure platform scalability and user retention rates. Therefore, data transparency helps the market understand technical reliability. Algorithmic Personalization via Machine Learning Machine learning algorithms…

If you’re finding it hard to balance oversight with employee privacy, you’re not alone. Many teams are shifting to hybrid work, and managers need ways to track productivity, ensure accountability, and keep business information secure — all without micromanaging. Also: The best CRM software: Expert testedWhether you manage a small remote team or large productivity initiatives, the right monitoring tool can change how you connect with your employees. I tested the best employee monitoring solutions for days to find options that offer valuable insight without being invasive. Here are my top picks. Best personal data removal service deals of the…

Hyderabad: Lieutenant General Vinod G Khandare stated that India is surrounded by countries that are not at all friendly, and that it is extremely important to understand them and constantly monitor their activities. The former senior official, who served as a principal advisor to the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, during Operation Sindoor, visited the city on Thursday and inspected the newly developed anti-drone vehicle Indrajaal Ranger, designed by Sigma Advanced Systems, and expressed his appreciation.“Anti-drone vehicles like Indrajaal are extremely essential for us. Indrajaal Ranger is highly inspiring. Today, wars are no longer limited to conventional warfare; they…

Chris Bayer/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysYour car’s USB ports can do much more than charge your phone.Use your USB ports to play music or update your car’s system.Even with wireless tech, USB ports still have their place.In 2005, about 3.3 million cars sold included at least one USB port. Twenty years later, more than 200 million cars have embedded connectivity outlets (USB-A), and these days, a significant portion of them have USB-C ports. Some vehicles have as many as nine ports. Even many newer-model motorcycles have USB outlets.Also: Your TV’s USB port has…