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If you’ve been even half-paying attention to the softer corners of the internet lately, you already know: the world has quietly, collectively adopted one tiny, wide-eyed soul. His name is Punch , and at just about nine months old now , he may be the most heartbreakingly adorable toddler you’ll ever see. Punch—the baby Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo — was born in July 2025 and almost immediately had to figure life out on his own after being abandoned by his mother . And yet, if you’ve seen the videos ( and let’s be honest, you have ), what stays with you isn’t the sadness—it’s the astonishing, almost uncanny sweetness of how he moves through the world. Because Punch doesn’t just act like a baby monkey. He acts like a baby. He studies his hands with the seriousness of a tiny philosopher, flexing his fingers as if he’s counting them— one, two, three —like he’s just discovered math and is pretty pleased about it. He toddles, yes toddles , upright across the enclo...

He Held On Tight — And the World Held On With Him: The Heartwarming Story of Punch the Monkey If you haven't yet heard about Punch , the tiny Japanese macaque at Japan's Ichikawa City Zoo who captured the entire internet's heart, prepare yourself — because this story is going to absolutely make your day! Born on July 26, 2025, little Punch came into the world weighing just 500 grams — barely more than a pound. His first-time mother, unfortunately, had no interest in raising him, and within a day of his birth, Punch was on his own . Dedicated zookeepers Kosuke Shikano and Shumpei Miyakoshi stepped in immediately, bottle-feeding the tiny baby and providing round-the-clock care. They named him Panchi-kun — Punch, in English — after a beloved Japanese manga artist , and they poured every bit of love into helping him thrive. But love from humans, as wonderful as it is, couldn't fully replace what Punch truly needed: a troop of his own . When Punch was finally ...

SEC Issues Custody Guidance for Digital Currency Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission has released an investor bulletin addressing custody arrangements for digital currencies. The document was issued on December 12 by the Office of Investor Education and Advocacy . The bulletin covers fundamental concepts related to wallet management and the differences between self-custody and third-party custodial arrangements. The guidance explains the operational differences between hot wallets and cold wallets . Hot wallets maintain an active internet connection and offer immediate access to assets. Cold wallets remain offline and provide enhanced security against remote attacks. The SEC noted that both approaches carry distinct risk profiles that investors must evaluate. The bulletin addresses the importance of private key security . Private keys function as the credential required to access and transfer digital assets. The SEC stated that loss of private keys typically...

Japan's Digital Asset Retreat : When Tax Policy Shapes Market Participation Recent reports indicate Japanese retail investors are pulling back from digital asset markets , and the culprit isn't market volatility or technological barriers— it's tax complexity . Japan's treatment of digital currency gains as miscellaneous income  subjects profits to rates as high as 55%, while simultaneously limiting loss deductions. For everyday investors, this creates a punishing environment that effectively discourages participation in what many view as an emerging asset class. The irony runs deep. Japan established one of the world's first formal stock exchanges in 1878, demonstrating centuries of sophisticated understanding of securities markets and capital formation. Japanese regulators aren't naive about financial innovation —they're deliberately cautious. Yet this caution, however well-intentioned, may be shutting ordinary citizens out of markets that co...