If you've been following along here at the Chaikin PowerFeed, yesterday I discussed a historic wipeout in crypto futures... Plenty of investors don't get involved with crypto. But as I said, what happened last October is a warning – whether you own crypto or not.

A Change in the Crypto 'System' Could Mean Big Risk for Investors By Joe Austin, senior analyst, Chaikin Analytics If you've been following along here at the Chaikin PowerFeed, yesterday I discussed a historic wipeout in crypto futures... Plenty of investors don't get involved with crypto. But as I said, what happened last October is a warning – whether you own crypto or not. And this risk comes down to a shift in how folks borrow these assets... Up until roughly a couple years ago, most borrowing happened via "centralized finance" ("CeFi") platforms. CeFi works like a traditional bank. You deposit your crypto with a company. And that company lends it out to borrowers. The CeFi company manages everything – including custody, interest rates, risk assessment, and loan approvals. But "decentralized finance" ("DeFi") operates differently... DeFi platforms use so-called "smart contracts" on blockchains like Ethereum to automatically match lenders with borrowers. That means there isn't a company sitting in the middle. The code handles everything. By early October, DeFi platforms were carrying about $41 billion in loans. That was up 55% from just three months earlier. Here's how the market looked going into the October 10 crash... And if you want to trade crypto with borrowed money, DeFi has some clear advantages... Borrowers maintain control of their assets. They don't need to provide personal identification. And they can access loans 24/7 from anywhere without waiting for approval. The process is also transparent. All the rules are visible in the "smart contract" code. And there's no risk of a centralized company freezing your account or denying credit. But during an event like what happened on October 10, DeFi code executes exactly as programmed. If prices drop and collateral ratios are breached, liquidations happen automatically – even if they result in a cascade of selling that's worse than the original problem. With CeFi, the platform could temporarily halt trading or manually intervene – much like circuit breakers on major stock exchanges. But DeFi platforms don't offer that protection. The lack of controls becomes especially dangerous when you combine it with extreme leverage. Offshore DeFi platforms offer some of the highest leverage in the system. Hyperliquid, one of the largest DeFi platforms, offers leverage of up to 40 times for Bitcoin and 25 times for Ether – the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. Another offshore platform called Aster offers leverage of up to 1,001 times for certain coins. This kind of extreme leverage turned dangerous when the market collapsed... Recommended Links: Until Midnight Tonight: Avoid These 10 Stocks at All Costs This Year (Or Sell NOW) HALF of the stocks on Marc Chaikin's list of stocks to avoid in 2025 fell by double digits – even during the AI-fueled bull market. And now, the ink has just dried on his new "Hall of Shame"... And it's time to make sure none of your favorite stocks are on it. Click here to learn more (before it goes offline). The Most Lucrative New Trading Opportunity in Two Decades Days from now, a colossal event could set off the biggest market move since last spring, opening the most lucrative trading opportunity in two decades. A "blink and you'll miss it" moment that could double your money repeatedly as it unfolds, as our corporate affiliate TradeSmith saw 13 times last year with official picks before, during, and after the tariff crash. Click here to learn more. Big Failures on Crypto Platforms During the chaos on October 10, some exchanges simply stopped working. On Binance, the platform froze accounts, failed to execute orders, and didn't trigger stop losses. Users reported similar problems on other platforms. On Robinhood, the app simply froze. The platform failures made a bad situation worse. When exchanges can't liquidate positions fast enough, they tap into their insurance funds. Those are emergency reserves meant to cover losses when traders' accounts go negative. On October 10, Binance's futures insurance fund had to deploy $188 million in a single day to cover bad debts. But that was just the beginning... On October 14, Binance launched the "Together Initiative." In a post on social platform X, Binance called it "a $400 [million] recovery and confidence-rebuilding plan to support users and institutions" affected by the crash. The package included $300 million in vouchers for traders who suffered liquidation losses. It also included $100 million in low-interest loans for "severely impacted" institutions. This came on top of roughly $283 million that Binance had already paid out days earlier to users affected by platform pricing issues during the crash.  But the most concerning development within all of this was the implementation of auto-deleveraging ("ADL") across several exchanges... The Biggest Warning From the October Crypto Crash ADL is the "last line of defense" to prevent an exchange from going bankrupt. When it kicks in, it means that the system is running out of money. It works like this... Let's say that during a crash, prices collapse so fast that losing positions can't be closed quickly enough. Maybe there aren't enough buyers. Or maybe prices slip too much during the sale. Either way, some traders' accounts go negative. So they owe more than they deposited. Someone has to cover that hole to pay the winners. And that's where ADL comes in... The exchange forces profitable traders to close their winning positions early, whether they want to or not. Your position gets closed at a price you didn't choose, locking in profits you might have wanted to hold longer. The system cannibalizes its winners to survive. It's famed investor Michael Burry's nightmare all over again. As I said yesterday, making the right bet doesn't matter if the system can't stay solvent long enough to honor it. Within weeks, the events of October 10 faded from headlines. But since then, not much has changed. Platforms still offer leverage of 40 times, 100 times, or even 1,000 times on volatile assets. DeFi protocols still execute liquidations automatically with no circuit breakers. And offshore platforms operate beyond the reach of regulators who might impose position limits or capital requirements. Folks, whether you're a "bull" or a "bear" on crypto doesn't matter with all this. The October 10 events reveal two real risks... The first is what I call the "over-levered neighborhood" effect. If you do own crypto, it's important. Say you own a house with reasonable leverage – a mortgage of 60% to 80% of what you paid. Then people around you borrow heavily and buy houses at inflated prices. If this were a game, you would be winning. The game keeps going as long as everyone can borrow more money. But when things turn south, everyone needs to get out fast. Even with reasonable leverage, you get crushed because your over-levered neighbors are all selling at once. This is exactly what Burry was betting on in The Big Short. The second risk applies whether you own crypto or not... Traditional finance and crypto are becoming deeply intertwined. Major banks custody crypto. Wall Street firms trade crypto derivatives. Public companies hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. And crypto exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") give retail investors easy access to digital assets through their brokerage accounts. Some folks say the system is fine for now, but these interconnections can and will change the math on how shocks move through the system. And crypto industry watchers think that leverage within the system will climb to more than $90 billion this year. They also expect continued growth in DeFi lending. It's all worth keeping an eye on... even if you never touch crypto yourself. Good investing, Joe Austin Market View Major Indexes and Notable Sectors     # Hld:     Bullish     Neutral     Bearish Dow 30 -0.8% 6 20 4 S&P 500 -0.2% 119 260 121 Nasdaq -0.15% 21 51 28 Small Caps -0.06% 619 981 289 Bonds +0.17% Energy +1.42% 5 15 2 — According to the Chaikin Power Bar, Small Cap stocks are more Bullish than Large Cap stocks. Major indexes are mixed. *  *  *  * Sector Tracker Sector movement over the last 5 days Consumer Staples +4.7% Energy +2.98% Materials +2.59% Consumer Discretionary +2.59% Industrials +1.23% Real Estate +0.57% Information Technology -0.12% Utilities -0.14% Communication -0.38% Health Care -0.85% Financial -3.85% *  *  *  * Industry Focus Oil & Gas Equipment Services 18 11 1 Over the past 6 months, the Oil & Gas Equipment Services subsector (XES) has outperformed the S&P 500 by +24.01%. Its Power Bar ratio, which measures future potential, is Very Strong, with more Bullish than Bearish stocks. It is currently ranked #4 of 21 subsectors. Top Stocks HLX Helix Energy Solutio INVX Innovex Internationa RES RPC, Inc. *  *  *  * Top Movers Gainers MRNA +17.02% INTC +7.33% AMD +6.39% RVTY +6.02% SOLS +5.77% Losers CRM -7.07% SOLV -6.61% ADBE -5.41% ALL -5.28% PGR -5.28% *  *  *  * Earnings Report Earnings Surprises BK The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Q4 $2.08 Beat by $0.10 JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. Q4 $4.63 Missed by $-0.23 DAL Delta Air Lines, Inc. Q4 $1.55 Met estimate *  *  *  * You have received this e-mail as part of your subscription to PowerFeed. If you no longer want to receive e-mails from PowerFeed, click here. You're receiving this e-mail at STEVENMAGALLANES520.NIMS@BLOGGER.COM. For questions about your account or to speak with customer service, call +1 (877) 697-6783 (U.S.), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern time or e-mail info@chaikinanalytics.com. Please note: The law prohibits us from giving personalized financial advice. © 2026 Chaikin Analytics, LLC. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, copying, or redistribution, in whole or in part, is prohibited without written permission from Chaikin Analytics, LLC. 201 King Of Prussia Rd., Suite 650, Radnor, PA 19087. www.chaikinanalytics.com. Any brokers mentioned constitute a partial list of available brokers and is for your information only. Chaikin Analytics, LLC, does not recommend or endorse any brokers, dealers, or investment advisors. Chaikin Analytics forbids its writers from having a financial interest in any security they recommend to our subscribers. All employees of Chaikin Analytics, LLC (and affiliated companies) must wait 24 hours after an investment recommendation is published online – or 72 hours after a direct mail publication is sent – before acting on that recommendation. This work is based on SEC filings, current events, interviews, corporate press releases, and what we've learned as financial journalists. It may contain errors, and you shouldn't make any investment decision based solely on what you read here. It's your money and your responsibility.

Flash Sale: Save Up to $60 on XL Whatever pan Today🍳

Your Ultimate Pans for Any Occasion –  Now at Unbeatable Prices! The perfect tools for every meal are here! Whether you're cooking for a crowd or making quick dishes, our best-selling Whatever Pan and the new Whatever Pan XL make cooking easy and delicious. Use Code WHATEVERPAN Apply discount at the checkout ­ Shop Whatever Pan Today ­ ­ Same versatility, 20% larger Whether you're sizzling steaks for the whole family or preparing chargrilled vegetables for dinner party guests, there's no limit to what you cook with The Whatever Pan XL. It's even large enough for a family-sized pizza! ­ Your Kitchen Essentials – Save Big and Cook Like a Pro! ­ Whatever XL Was $120.99 NOW $59.99 Whatever Regular Was $109.99 NOW $59.99 ­ Shop ⚡️ Sale ­ 🔥 The Whatever Pan Now $59.99 (Was $109.99 – Save $50) Sear, grill, and roast to perfection on any stove or in the oven. 🔥 The Whatever Pan XL Now $59.99 (Was $120.99 – Save $60) Supersized for family meals, dinner parties, and even pizzas. Key Benefits Section: ✅ Versatile Cooking – Use on any stove or in the oven (up to 482°F) ✅ Non-Stick Surface – Healthier meals with less oil ✅ High-Quality Cast Aluminium – Heats evenly and quickly ✅ The XL Advantage – Perfect for family meals and holiday feasts ✅ Includes Glass Lid – Keep heat locked in while cooking Silicone Handles:  Red heat-resistant handles securely wrapped around the pan. ­ Shop Now ­ Recipe Book:  Lifestyle shot showcasing the book open to a festive recipe ingredients. ­ Shop Now ­ Save Up to $50 – Limited Time Only Upgrade your kitchen this holiday season with the ultimate pans for festive cooking. ­ Eco-Friendly and Sustainable 100 Day Money Back Guarantee Fast Delivery Phone and Email Support Free Shipping on Orders over $25 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable 100 Day Money Back Guarantee Fast Delivery Phone and Email Support Free Shipping on Orders over $25 ­ ­ No longer want to receive these emails? Unsubscribe. Expires in 7 Days DCB Homeware USA LCC trading as Jean Patrique. 7999 NW 81st PL, Medley, Florida 33166

Выступление государственного секретаря Марко Рубио перед началом его встречи с министром иностранных дел Армении Араратом Мирзояном

Перевод предоставлен Государственным департаментом США Выступление государственного секретаря Марко Рубио перед началом его встречи с министром иностранных дел Армении Араратом Мирзояном Государственный департамент США Выступление государственного секретаря Марко Рубио Зал договоров Вашингтон, округ Колумбия 13 января 2026 года ГОССЕКРЕТАРЬ РУБИО: Скажу лишь пару слов. Мы подпишем это соглашение и будем продолжать работать над его реализацией, что, по нашему мнению, является потрясающим примером. С одной стороны, это соглашение открывает Армению для бизнеса и позволяет ей экономически процветать, но при этом никоим образом не ущемляет суверенитет Армении. Здесь нет никаких проблем в отношении суверенитета; мы уважаем суверенитет Армении. Это отличный пример, а также способ дальнейшего укрепления двусторонних связей между нашими странами, которые являются очень прочными и продолжают укрепляться благодаря этим соглашениям, выходящим за рамки механизма "Путь Трампа к международному миру и процветанию" (TRIPP). И мы считаем, что механизм TRIPP действительно станет образцом для всего мира в плане того, как страна может открыть себя для экономической активности и процветания, никоим образом не ставя под сомнение и не подрывая свой суверенитет и территориальную целостность. И мы думаем, что это будет замечательно для Армении, замечательно для Соединенных Штатов, замечательно для всех заинтересованных сторон, но, в конечном счете, это будет образцом для всего мира. И мы всячески привержены этой договоренности и сегодня предпринимаем важные шаги для дальнейшего продвижения в этом направлении. Для просмотра оригинала:  https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/01/secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-and-armenian-foreign-minister-ararat-mirzoyan-before-their-meeting/ Этот перевод предоставляется для удобства пользователей, и только текст оригинала на английском языке следует считать официальным.

Вы можете обновить свои подписки, изменить пароль или адрес электронной почты или отказаться от подписки в любое время на Вашей Странице параметров подписки. Для входа в систему необходимо использовать свой адрес электронной почты. Если у Вас возникают вопросы или проблемы с подпиской, пожалуйста, пишите по адресу subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com.

 

Эта услуга предоставляется Вам бесплатно Офисом по взаимодействию с международными СМИ Государственного департамента США.

This email was sent to stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Department of State Office of International Media Engagement · 2201 C Street, NW · Washington, DC · 20520

Drug Trafficking News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys

You are subscribed to Drug Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Buckingham Man Pleads Guilty to Firearms Offense and Possession with Intent to Distribute 1.5 Pounds of Methamphetamine 01/14/2026 07:00 AM EST CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A Buckingham County man, who was unlawfully found in possession of a firearm after being previously convicted of a felony, pled guilty this week in federal court.Jerry Dean Robertson Jr., 36, pled guilty this week to distributing, and possessing with the intent to distribute, 500 grams or more of a mixture containing methamphetamine and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Robertson faces a mandatory minimum 10-year prison sentence on the drug distribution offense.

---

You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes.

Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy

Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys