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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton February 11, 2026 ‘It is surreal to return to the stage in the neighborhood where I grew up for a night of performances celebrating classic raw hip hop’ Shyne Po, legendary former Bad Boy artist and former Belize politician, is slated to make a return to the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, where he grew up, for a show that celebrates the 25th anniversary of his self-titled debut album, Shyne. New York City will witness Shyne’s homecoming on May 2 at Kings Theatre. Tickets for the performance will go on sale Feb. 13. JUST ANNOUNCED: Brooklyn’s own Shyne…

Robinhood has officially launched the public testnet for its new Ethereum Layer-2 network, marking a major step toward bringing its millions of users on-chain. Built on Arbitrum (ARB crypto) technology, this “Robinhood Chain” aims to lower fees and introduce traditional stock traders to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Robinhood Chain public testnet is live 🛠️ Developers can now build on a financial-grade Ethereum Layer 2 built on @arbitrum— designed to support tokenized real-world and digital assets. Start building with the core foundation of Robinhood Chain: https://t.co/yHCQRh5x3j… — Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) February 11, 2026 Announcing on X, Robinhood highlighted the…

What to Know: Bitcoin whales have added over $4.7B in $BTC, signaling deep conviction despite a flat market. This buying trend highlights a shift in Bitcoin’s narrative from just a store of value to a productive asset, increasing demand for L2 solutions. Bitcoin Hyper is tackling this demand by using the Solana Virtual Machine to bring fast, cheap smart contracts to Bitcoin. This large-scale whale accumulation could trigger a major supply squeeze when retail interest eventually returns. While the crypto market is treading water, giving everyone that ‘crypto winter’ feeling, on-chain data tells a totally different story. Below the surface…

Meet the recipients of the 2026 IEEE Medals—the organization’s highest-level honors. Presented on behalf of the IEEE Board of Directors, these medals recognize innovators whose work has shaped modern technology across disciplines including AI, education, and semiconductors.The medals will be presented at the IEEE Honors Ceremony in April in New York City. View the full list of 2026 recipients on the IEEE Awards website, and follow IEEE Awards on LinkedIn for news and updates.Sponsor: IEEEJensen HuangNvidiaSanta Clara, Calif. “For leadership in the development of graphics processing units and their application to scientific computing and artificial intelligence.”Sponsor: IBMLuis von AhnDuolingoPittsburgh“For contributions…

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Running a business takes a toll on the mind, which is why it’s essential for successful entrepreneurs to find tools for managing mental health. According to a UCSF study, entrepreneurs are 50% more likely to report mental health conditions compared to non-entrepreneurs, with anxiety being particularly prevalent. The demanding nature of entrepreneurship includes long hours, financial pressure, and constant decision-making, often leading to…

What to Know: Patrick McHenry predicts a strong chance for crypto regulation passing in the post-election session, potentially legitimizing the asset class for institutions. Legal clarity will expose the technical flaws of fragmented blockchains, creating demand for seamless interoperability. LiquidChain solves this by merging Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana liquidity into a single L3 execution layer, removing the need for risky bridges. Retiring House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry isn’t packing his bags just yet. Instead of fading out, he has signaled that the window for comprehensive crypto regulation is not closing, it’s cracking wide open. Speaking on CoinDesk Live…

On-chain data revealed that non-USDC/USDT stablecoins on Solana have surged by more than 10x since January 2025. The expansion of non-USDC/USDT stablecoins shows that the stablecoin landscape on Solana has become a lot more diversified over the past year.  At the time of publication, the stablecoin market cap is $14.227 billion, up 3.47% over the past 7 days. USDC still dominates the stablecoin space, accounting for around 57.43% of the entire stablecoin market. Stablecoin supply on Solana increases by 75% YTD BREAKING: Non-USDC/USDT stablecoin supply on @solana is up by ~10x since Jan 2025. pic.twitter.com/yKJrdzUQqQ — Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal)…

Some bike lock makers provide their own internal security ratings for guidance. Those can be helpful, but the most secure locks we’ve tested use standard ratings from objective sources, including Sold Secure, which offers ratings of multiple vehicle types between Bronze and Diamond, and ART, which uses a number scale from 1 to 5.So what do these ratings actually mean? Here’s a guide to two of the top lock-security firms and their rating systems:Sold Secure was established in 1992 by Northumbria and Essex police in the UK. The brand is now owned and operated by the Master Locksmiths Association, a…

As customers demand instant responses, 24/7 availability, and better experiences, small businesses struggle to answer every call and prevent delays. Advanced virtual answering services help businesses stay responsive without expanding internal teams. A recent study of over 85 businesses found that small businesses fail to answer 62% of their calls. This missed opportunity in the sales funnel costs the average small business more than $62,000 in lost revenue annually. A virtual receptionist can close this gap by working around the clock. When paired with expert human support for technical or sensitive issues, the best virtual receptionist services offer support, reduce…

The Bitcoin price climbed back above $71,000 over the weekend, extending its rebound after one of the sharpest sell-offs of the cycle sent the price briefly plunging toward $60,000 earlier this week. The recovery comes as institutional investors appear to be treating sub-$70,000 bitcoin as a renewed buying opportunity, even while retail traders search for signs the market has reached a bottom. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley said in a CNBC interview that bitcoin’s pullback is landing differently with large investors than with long-time holders. “I think long-time holders are feeling unsure,” Horsley said. “And I think the new investor set,…