KeyJoy 老虎

It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

Any self-respecting hunter knows: when there's a ruckus in the forest, someone is trying to scare off big game. OKX CEO Star Xu has decided to go on the warpath, blaming Binance and specifically Changpeng Zhao (CZ). But let's take a closer look at the trail.
In our business, it's important to distinguish a real threat from a distraction.
Driven Hunt: When a competitor attacks publicly, they're not seeking justice. They're trying to divert the flow of "prey" (users) into their own trap.
Binance is the biggest beast in this forest. It's been hunted by regulators, competitors, and haters. If the beast still leads the pack, it's stronger than it appears, and in this we're similar.🐅
While others waste bullets on loud statements on social media, the leaders simply continue to silently expand their territory, as the latest report demonstrated: In the last 24 hours alone, despite active FUD and rumors about withdrawals, net inflows amounted to about $700 million.
I'm not used to turning around at every snap of a twig. I look at liquidity and volumes—these are the only real indicators of who's the predator and who's just an imitator.
As for Star Xu, I understand his strategy of snatching what's left in the jungle. But I don't respect him as a person. After all, right now he's like a foolish hare who saw a tiger slightly ill and decided he could win. But we all know that even a sick tiger is much stronger than a foolish hare. But the hare usually finds out about this...already in the tiger's stomach🐯
#cz_binance — Tiger is alive!
#star_xu_okx — keep dreaming hare 😏
#Binance #FUD #bnb

Хто ти є, ти взяла моє життя,
І не віддала, хто ти є.
Ти випила мою кров і п'яною впала...
...Хто ти є, і ким би не була ти,
Я не здамся без бою.
Я не здамся без бою.
Океан Ельзи - Без бою
📉🚀While the market is red and XRP is testing its limits in the $1.35–$1.51 range, institutions are looking much higher. Today's 13% dump is just noise.
Let's analyze the latest forecast from Standard Chartered, voiced by Jeffrey Kendrick. Why is the bank betting on $8 👀by the end of 2026?
Three pillars of $XRP growth (according to Wall Street):
ETF Inflows: Since its launch at the end of 2025, inflows have already reached $1.37 billion. The bank's forecast: up to $8 billion in a year. Institutional capital has only just begun to warm up the asset.
$RLUSD Factor: Ripple stablecoin has shown explosive growth (capitalization >$1.4 billion). This is no longer just speculation, but a bridge for cross-border payments and liquidity in DeFi (integrations with LMAX and Hyperliquid confirm demand).
Supply Compression: Despite escrow, actual inflow into circulation is only ~300 million XRP per month. Amid institutional demand and RWA tokenization, a supply shortage is quite possible.
📊 Alternative scenarios:
To keep a cool head, let's look at the entire spectrum:
-Conservative: $2.20 - $3.50 (if ETF adoption slows).
-AI forecasts: Range: $4 - $14 (depending on macro conditions).
-Base target: Most analysts agree on $2.50 - $4 as a "safe haven."
Standard Chartered sees potential for +500% from current prices. Buying when there's blood on the streets is an old rule that works best in crypto.
Well, I'm sitting here after this Sunday, thinking, it doesn't matter if it's $4, $8, or even $1.5-$2. The main thing is that we don't "sail away" with a price below $1 by the end of the year. But we're not giving up, we believe in a bright future... But when will it come... 🤷I don't know🐅 What about you?
#XRP #Ripple #Write2Earn #StandardChartered #ETFEthereum

Brother @LD老毒先生_万币侯 , you asked me to share a recipe for something delicious, and I spent a long time thinking about what to choose. But it's coming very soon, February 12th this year, almost on your Lunar New Year, which, if I'm not mistaken, begins on February 17th this year. In Western Ukraine, and in Poland, we celebrate Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent. And traditionally on this day we fried donuts... a lot of donuts (I usually make about 40😁)

🛒 What you'll need: For 20 pieces
◽️ 4 cups of all-purpose flour (type 500-550) (600 g)
◽️ 35 g fresh yeast / or 10 g dry
◽️ 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
◽️ 6 egg yolks (large eggs)
◽️ 3-4 tablespoons of sugar (50 g)
◽️ 1 teaspoon of natural honey
◽️ 1/2 teaspoon of salt
◽️ 100 g of very soft butter
additionally
◽️ 1 liter of oil or 1 kg of lard
◽️ jam, marmalade, plum jam (for filling)
◽️ 2 cups of powdered sugar (for icing)
Flour: Premium wheat, sifted.
Yeast: Fresh (crumbly) or 1 teaspoon dry yeast.
Liquids: Warm milk and egg yolks (they give the dough color and tenderness).
Sweet secret: Sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of honey for flavor.
Butter: Butter (remove from the refrigerator 3 hours beforehand) + oil for frying.
Filling: Jam, preserves, or chocolate.

👨‍🍳 Step-by-step preparation:
1. Kneading the dough is the foundation of success
If you are using dry yeast, first "wake it up" in warm milk (10 minutes). Then combine the flour, yeast, milk, and egg yolks, then add sugar, honey, and salt. Important: First, knead with a mixer (dough hook attachment) for 5 minutes on low speed. Only then add the very soft butter and knead for another 10 minutes. The dough should be shiny, elastic, and—attention—not sticky at all.
2. First Rise
Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with a clean towel, and set it in the warmest place in the house for 1 hour. It should rise noticeably.
3. Shaping and Proving
Divide the risen dough into equal pieces (approximately 55–65 g each). Lightly flatten each ball, fold the edges toward the center, and roll it in your palms.
Tip: Place the ball on a floured surface and press it flat with your palm. Cover with a towel and forget about it for another 40 minutes. This is critical for airiness!
4. The Magic of Frying
Heat the oil to 170–180°C. Carefully place the donuts in the pan, seam-side up.
The secret to the "rim": Cover with a lid and fry for 3–4 minutes over low heat. Remove the lid, flip the golden-brown beauties, and fry for another 3 minutes, uncovered.
5. Finishing Touches
Place the finished donuts on paper towels to remove excess oil. Once they've cooled slightly, fill them with the filling using a pastry bag. Finally, dip the tops in icing (2 cups powdered sugar to 4–5 tablespoons water) and let it set. Even better, sprinkle candied fruit over the icing—it'll be a real treat.
💡 Little Tips:
Flour: Don't overdo it when shaping, otherwise the dough will become tough. Sticky dough: If it's still sticky, it's been too warm. Next time, reduce the second rise time.
Checking the butter: Don't have a thermometer? Drop a piece of dough in—it should float to the surface in a couple of seconds, but not immediately turn black.
Enjoy! 🥯
P.S. I don't throw out the remaining egg whites (usually 12 of them) but rather leave them in the refrigerator for a week or two, and then bake Kyiv Cake with them, but that's a whole other story... And yes, the donuts in the old photos didn't turn out very well, sorry, but I learned how to make them properly last year, but for some reason I didn't take a picture.
👍🥃🐅
#cooking #DONUTS #TłustyCzwartek2026