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Nic Barker Explains ASCII, Unicode, and UTF-8
hackaday19d ago

Nic Barker Explains ASCII, Unicode, and UTF-8

Over on YouTube [Nic Barker] gives us: UTF-8, Explained Simply. If you’re gonna be a hacker eventually you’re gonna have to write software to process and generate text data. And ...read more

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Apple Rejects Blame for Setapp Mobile App Marketplace Closure, Accuses EU of 'Political Delay Tactics'
macrumors19d ago

Apple Rejects Blame for Setapp Mobile App Marketplace Closure, Accuses EU of 'Political Delay Tactics'

Apple has accused the European Commission of using "political delay tactics" to manufacture a reason to investigate and fine the company, according to Bloomberg.The statement appears designed to get ahead of reports that the EC is preparing to cite Apple as the reason behind the imminent closure of Setapp Mobile, the third-party iOS app marketplace that announced its shutdown earlier this month.MacPaw, the developer behind Setapp Mobile, said the service would close on February 16 due to "still-evolving and complex business terms" for alternative app stores in the EU.Responding to the closure, the EC is preparing to say that Apple "has not rolled out changes to address the key issues concerning its business terms, including their complexity," according to remarks seen by Bloomberg. However, Apple says the commission itself is blocking those changes."The European Commission has refused to let us implement the very changes that they requested," Apple said in a statement given to the publication. "In October, we submitted a formal compliance plan and they have yet to respond." Apple was required to allow third-party app marketplaces on iOS in the EU under the Digital Markets Act, which took effect more than two years ago. The company charges fees on those marketplaces, including a Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per install over one million. As a result of discussions with the EC last year, Apple said it planned to change its fee structure to a 5% revenue share to make it more economical for developers. Apple claims that change hasn't been implemented because the EC hasn't approved its compliance plan.Apple also disputed that Setapp is shutting down because of its policies, and claimed there is "no demand" for alternative App Stores in the EU. There are five other alternative marketplaces currently available, with the most prominent being the Epic Games Store.Tags: European Commission, European Union, SetappThis article, "Apple Rejects Blame for Setapp Mobile App Marketplace Closure, Accuses EU of 'Political Delay Tactics'" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Bitcoin Supply In Profit Stalls At 71%: Still Not Enough For A Sustainable Recovery
newsbtc19d ago

Bitcoin Supply In Profit Stalls At 71%: Still Not Enough For A Sustainable Recovery

Bitcoin is facing a critical test as volatility returns and price action remains unstable around the $90,000 level. Bulls are attempting to defend this psychological zone after recent turbulence, but confidence across the market is still fragile. With uncertainty dominating short-term sentiment, many traders are treating every bounce as a potential trap rather than the start of a confirmed recovery. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Power Shift: New Whales Now Control The Market According to top analyst Darkfost, the market is still missing a key ingredient for a sustainable bullish continuation: a broad base of investors sitting in profit. He argues that despite Bitcoin’s resilience, there are not yet enough participants in positive territory to build the kind of structural comfort that fuels long-lasting uptrends. This matters because latent profits are not inherently bearish. In healthy conditions, when most holders are in profit, the market tends to stabilize. Investors feel less pressure to sell, panic fades, and holding becomes easier. That environment often supports stronger trend development and reduces the risk of sharp downside reactions. Still, Darkfost warns that profit dynamics only help up to a point. When unrealized gains become extreme across the entire market, they can eventually turn into overhead supply, triggering corrective phases. Bitcoin’s Profit Structure Still Isn’t Bullish Enough Profit distribution across holders can become a double-edged sword for Bitcoin. When the supply in profit climbs above 95% and approaches 100%, unrealized gains stop being supportive and begin turning into overhead pressure. At those extremes, investors have little incentive to hold through volatility, and even small shocks can trigger profit-taking that fuels corrective phases. From a structural perspective, Darkfost argues the market needs to reclaim the 75% supply-in-profit threshold to rebuild a healthier foundation. Historically, Bitcoin has tended to sustain bullish conditions when this metric holds above that level, as most participants remain comfortable and less reactive to downside volatility. Right now, however, the market sits near 71%, after dropping as low as 64%. Darkfost notes that readings this low have often appeared near the early stages of bear markets, even when the headline drawdown looks relatively contained. In this case, the decline of roughly 31% was enough to push a large portion of recent buyers underwater, suggesting many entered late in the move. The recent rebound briefly lifted supply in profit back to 75%, but it failed to hold. That rejection likely reflects investors using the bounce to exit at breakeven or reduce losses. Going forward, reclaiming 75%–80% would signal stabilization, while further weakness could amplify panic-driven selling. Related Reading: Ethereum Supply Tightens On Binance As Reserves Hit Lowest Level Since 2016 Volatility Keeps Bulls on the Defensive Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize near the $90,000 mark after a volatile correction that reshaped the market structure over the past few months. The chart shows BTC printing a major peak around $125,000 before rolling over into a sharp selloff. Accelerating into November and eventually finding a local floor near the mid-$80,000s. That drop marked a decisive break in momentum and triggered a shift toward a lower range, where price has struggled to regain prior support levels. Since the rebound off the lows, Bitcoin has moved into a consolidation phase, repeatedly testing resistance around $92,000–$95,000 but failing to generate sustained continuation. Each recovery attempt has been met with selling pressure, suggesting that short-term supply is still active near former breakdown zones. The latest bounce back toward $90,000 signals buyers are defending the level. But the structure still looks fragile without a clean breakout. Related Reading: Binance Order Flow Suggests Ethereum Is In Correction Mode: Demand Still Missing Volume also reflects uncertainty, with higher activity during selloffs and more muted participation during rebounds. Bulls likely need to hold $88,000–$90,000 and reclaim the $92,000 region with conviction. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com

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Karachi Port-Kazakhstan rail link to boost trade, regional integration: Abbasi
dailytimes_pk19d ago

Karachi Port-Kazakhstan rail link to boost trade, regional integration: Abbasi

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi Thursday said that the Karachi Port-Kazakhstan railway connectivity a mega initiative that would open new avenues for trade, transit and regional integration. During a meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Kistafin in Islamabad, focusing on strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing bilateral cooperation in the railway sector, the minister [...]

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RBC Capital Maintains Constructive Stance on Webster Financial (WBS) Following Q4 Preview
insidermonkey19d ago

RBC Capital Maintains Constructive Stance on Webster Financial (WBS) Following Q4 Preview

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) is one of the best large cap value stocks to buy in 2026. On January 12, RBC Capital raised its price target on Webster Financial to $72 from $70 and maintained an Outperform rating. In its Q4 2025 earnings preview, RBC Capital updated its regional bank price targets while maintaining a [...]

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HSBC Upgrades Chubb (CB) to Buy With a $354 PT
insidermonkey19d ago

HSBC Upgrades Chubb (CB) to Buy With a $354 PT

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) is one of the best large cap value stocks to buy in 2026. On January 16, HSBC upgraded Chubb to Buy from Hold, setting a price target of $354. Furthermore, Citizens increased the firm’s price target for Chubb to $350 from $325 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm anticipates that Q4 [...]

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