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I just found out that the recent national strike by university teachers was quite intense. The teachers went on strike for five consecutive days in mid-March, and almost all national universities closed. No classes, no services at the university hospitals, everything halted.
What surprised me is that the complaint has been ongoing for a while. The unions say they lost 51% of their salary between 2024 and 2025 due to inflation, and the government does not fully acknowledge that loss. They are requesting the implementation of the university funding law that already exists, but it seems it is not

I just read something that made me think a lot. A psychiatrist explains why many people who have everything materially still don't feel good. And honestly, it makes sense.
The fundamental issue is what true happiness really is. It’s not that feeling of pleasure we constantly seek, but something much deeper. The specialist makes it clear: pleasure is more hedonic, it’s about receiving. Happiness, on the other hand, is in giving, in something more lasting.
Here’s where it gets interesting. Having material comforts is relatively easy if you have resources, but that doesn’t guarantee anything in t

Hey, I just found out that Brandon Moreno's fight at UFC Fight Night in Mexico had last-minute changes. The Mexican fighter was supposed to face Asu Alababayev, but the Kazakh injured his hand during training, so he was replaced by Lone'er Kavanagh, a 26-year-old Englishman ranked 15th in the world. Moreno remains the main attraction on the card.
Brandon Moreno's next fight took place at Arena CDMX on February 28 of this year, so it just happened recently. Kavanagh has a record of 9 wins and one recent loss to Charles Johnson, but the guy has an interesting style with quick, precise strikes. H

I just checked how much a soldier earns in Mexico, and the truth is that many people don't realize that salaries can get quite high, especially at higher ranks. If you've ever thought about joining the Mexican Army, the numbers are interesting.
To start, a basic soldier earns around 18,840 pesos per month. But if you advance in your career, a corporal rises to 19,548, and sergeants range between 20,000 and 21,000. That's not bad considering it includes legal benefits. What you probably didn't know is that how much a soldier earns in Mexico varies greatly depending on the rank.
Now, if you beco

Recently, I saw that konjac pasta is everywhere.
They say it's the perfect solution for weight loss, but honestly, there are things about this konjac pasta that people don't quite understand.
Many call it "carb-free pasta" because it's made up of 90% water.
It sounds great in theory, right? Only 10 calories per 100 grams.
But here’s the important part: if you eat it as your only dish, you'll lack proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins.
In other words, you'll feel full but not nourished.
Konjac comes from tuberous roots of a plant native to Yunnan, China, which has been used in Asian

I just found out that Canelo’s daughter, Emily, has fully thrown herself into modeling, and honestly, she did it with everything she’s got. At just 18 years old, this girl closed nothing less than the New York Fashion Week runway show. That’s right—the most important catwalk in the world—and she was right there, modeling an incredible dress by designer Alonso Máximo.
Emily Cinnamon Álvarez Beltrán is the eldest daughter of the world champion; she was born in Guadalajara just a little over 18 years ago. It turns out she’d already been doing modeling for a while, but her debut in New York was th

Hey, I just checked, and the AUH in February 2026 saw a pretty significant increase. It went up 2.8% according to December inflation, so many families received more money that month. The general AUH reached $129,042 gross, but what you receive in hand is $103,233 monthly because 20% is withheld to be paid later with the libreta al día.
What’s interesting is that for children with disabilities, the amount was much higher: $420,271 gross. The same withholding applies, so you directly receive $336,217 per month. These February 2026 increases were quite considerable compared to January.
If you wan

I just saw a quite interesting movement before the market open. MARA surged strongly, around 16%, after closing a deal with Starwood to convert mining facilities into AI data centers. They talk about delivering 1 gigawatt initially and scaling up to 2.5 gigawatts. It’s curious to see how miners are pivoting toward AI infrastructure to monetize their energy access.
Block also had a positive move of 20% before the open, although the reason was a bit different: they announced layoffs exceeding 40%, reducing to about 6,000 employees. Investors seem to see this as an efficiency move. For the first

Recently, I started thinking about how prediction markets are undergoing a fundamental shift. What was once a speculative niche is now becoming a serious hedging tool for institutions.
This multi-billion dollar change we are witnessing reflects how the industry is maturing. They are no longer just casual bets but financial instruments with real applications in risk management and hedging strategies.
What’s interesting is that this shift, which signifies the professionalization of these markets, is attracting institutional capital. The numbers speak for themselves: more and more funds and profe

I just read something that has me thinking about the Bitcoin market lately. There’s a pattern that’s becoming increasingly clear: the constant pursuit of instant gratification is literally draining the market’s air.
Think of it this way. A few years ago, market feedback was slower, more organic. Projects had time to develop, investors reflected on their decisions. But now? Everything is speed. It’s now or never.
The interesting part is that this dynamic is creating a vicious cycle. Traders seek quick profits, projects promise immediate results, and the media feeds the constant feedback about w

I just noticed something interesting in the market: over one billion dollars in flows are coming into Bitcoin ETFs, but the BTC price still isn't taking off as one would expect. For those who don't know what an ETF is, basically it's a fund that tracks the price of Bitcoin without you having to buy the coin directly, making it easier for traditional investors to enter the market. The interesting point is that these Bitcoin ETFs should be pushing the price upward, but it seems there are other factors at play. Some analysts suggest that the money entering these ETFs might be coming from existing

I've noticed something interesting these days: just when Bitcoin seemed poised for a good rebound, the numbers started to decline. At the same time, U.S. stocks are dropping significantly, and gold is soaring as if there's no tomorrow.
The truth is, this reflects what's happening in the macro markets. Global economic risks are increasing, and investors are moving toward safer assets. Gold rises because people seek refuge, stocks fall due to uncertainty, and Bitcoin gets caught in the middle without being able to consolidate its gains.
It's a reminder that cryptocurrencies are not isolated from

Bitcoin shined again this week, surpassing $72,900 as global markets regained appetite for risk assets. Everything changed when the IEA indicated it might release strategic oil reserves, calming fears of an energy shock that had recently strained markets.
Not only did Bitcoin move. Major coins like XRP ($1.34), Dogecoin ($0.09), SUI ($0.93), and the HYPE token also had a good day, with the CoinDesk 20 index reflecting widespread gains. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil dropped to $82 from the $120 it had reached over the weekend. Tech stocks in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose about 0.5%, and crypto compan

I just found out that Bitrefill suffered a pretty serious attack. Apparently, that hacker group Lazarus (the one linked to North Korea, right?) managed to access about 18,500 purchase records. Quite concerning considering everything that happened with other exchanges and platforms in the past. This isn't the first time we've seen this group cause damage in the crypto ecosystem. The strange thing is that these guys are still active and no one seems able to stop them. If you use Bitrefill, you should probably review your account and change your passwords. These incidents remind me why security i

I just saw that Ledger made a move in their executive team. They removed someone from Circle to become the new CFO, and it seems like everything points to them preparing for an IPO. It's a bit strange because Ledger is already quite solid in the wallet market, but I guess having a CFO with experience at Circle helps fine-tune the numbers for the IPO.
The move makes sense if I think about it — they need someone who understands corporate finance well and has navigated these processes in crypto before. A CFO from a company like Circle probably brings valuable experience to structure all of this.

I just saw that Citigroup has recently lowered its forecasts for Bitcoin and Ethereum. It seems that analysts are becoming more cautious with cryptocurrencies in this current environment. The interesting thing is that this coincides with the stagnation in U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, which creates quite a bit of market uncertainty. When there is no regulatory clarity, major institutional players tend to reduce their bullish expectations. The cryptocurrency forecasts made by these investment banks always impact overall sentiment, so it's no surprise to see the market react to these shifts i

I just saw that Mike McGlone, Bloomberg's strategist, continues to insist on his bearish forecast for Bitcoin. He says that if crypto prices fail to recover and hold above $75,000, then BTC could drop as low as $10,000. Right now, it's around $73.14K, so there's still room.
The thesis is interesting: McGlone argues that $10,000 was the most traded zone since 2017, when CME futures started. Before all that massive liquidity that arrived in 2020-21, Bitcoin was stuck around there. Now that that era of easy money is over, it could return to that historical balance.
What catches my attention is th

I just reviewed some interesting analyses about where Bitcoin might go in the coming months, and there's something that not many are seriously considering. Liquidity is currently the main fuel, but there is a variable that could significantly change the game: the upcoming halving cycle.
What’s happening in the market is quite clear. We have institutional capital inflows, fund movements that are pushing prices upward. Bitcoin benefits directly from this liquidity flowing into digital assets. But here’s where it gets interesting: Schwab’s analyses and other market observers suggest that when the

I've been watching the market lately, and honestly, beyond Bitcoin, there are interesting movements worth observing in 2026. If you're wondering which cryptocurrency to invest in today, there probably isn't just one answer, but let me share what I'm seeing.
Ethereum remains fundamental. At $2.18K right now, it’s still the network where most of the important DeFi projects are built. The transition to Ethereum 2.0 was a major turning point because it significantly reduced energy consumption and improved scalability. The interesting part is that almost everything happening in decentralized financ

I have been observing how mining infrastructure has evolved over the past few years, and honestly, it's fascinating to see how all of this works behind the scenes. When we talk about a cryptocurrency farm, we're really referring to operations that have transformed the way digital coins are created and validated.
Basically, a cryptocurrency farm is quite simple conceptually: it's a space where specialized machines work together to solve complex mathematical equations. Every time they solve one of these problems, they generate new coins and validate transactions on the blockchain network. Bitcoi