The definitive case for and against all 17 Rock Hall nominees for 2026

This article consistently attracts more angry and critical comments than anything else I write. Even when I express controversial opinions – like saying the Carpenters are underrated or that the album Aja isn’t as good as The Royal Scam – the backlash isn’t usually as strong. (Although, the Aja opinion does stir up trouble with readers who are really into high-fidelity sound.)

Ripple’s ‘Rookie Numbers’ Moment: Is Triple-Digit XRP Closer Than Anyone Thinks?

In a delightful video breakdown, crypto commentator Ripple Bull Winkle decided to enlighten us about remarks made by David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, and his charming successor, Luke. The message here? Simple: today’s usage numbers might look modest on paper, but don’t be fooled. What lies beneath is apparently a veritable underground network of activity that we just can’t grasp.