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The PolkaStar—From the “Planet” Trade to the “Galaxy” Trade
Half a year after the Polkadot mainnet was launched, known as the “Ethereum Killer,” it immediately ranked among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Its unparalleled capital and technical strength have not only been recognized by developers from all walks of life, but also by investors. Favored, the market reacted strongly. Previously, many industry experts at home and abroad have successively published a lot of opinions on the development direction of blockchain. Among them, there are three points about the summary of cross-chain technology, namely “blockchain interoperability”, “ease of use” and ” Scalability”.
As DeFi (decentralized finance) has exploded from Ethereum with a market value of up to 20 billion U.S. dollars since 2020, and recently BTC has risen to 30,000 U.S. dollars, these three mountains make people urgently need a mature Cross-chain technology, because the market value of DeFi almost only exists in Ethereum, and BTC, which accounts for 66% of the total market value of the blockchain, cannot release its huge vitality.
If we want to connect all the public chains together, instead of isolated islands of information, the hidden wealth behind it can only be exploited with the help of mature cross-chain technology.
Fortunately, in the second half of 2020, the Polkadot ecosystem led by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood has made great progress. The 100-parachain 1000-person verification plan has been completed by 70%, and the Polkadot system has 1.02 billion. DOT is worth about 6 billion U.S. dollars, of which about 3.7 billion U.S. dollars have been staking. In just 6 months, Polkadot has become the largest network pledged by capital value.
Perhaps we can cheer, the real cross-chain era is finally here!
Based on the cross-chain consensus NPOS mechanism, the PolkaStar development team from the United States has embarked on the path of being a strong man from the beginning. When other aggregators are still struggling to find prey on a public chain, they have a rich blockchain PolkaStar, which has experience in investment management, has focused on several public chains and made full use of Polkadot’s native interoperability, which is the most basic structure for arbitrage.
Among all the current blockchains, only PolkaStar has started the aggregation arbitrage on polkadot. Through the parallel chain design, communication coordination, transaction and authentication management are carried out simultaneously to achieve rapid arbitrage.
This is like, from the begining, people can only do business on one planet, and now they can do business on multiple planets without limit. Not only the market has become bigger, the products have increased, and the trade volume has also increased exponentially. The significance of this for ordinary investors is that they can get the maximum profit through an optimal investment portfolio as much as possible.
From a functional point of view, the financial products on the parachain will be the core role of the Polkadot ecology, mainly creating various financial products to enrich the Polkadot ecology and increase the value of the blockchain network, while the fisherman of the PolkaStar is responsible for monitoring the new According to the conditions and constraints of the contract, the most suitable product is selected for nomination, and finally the data is integrated into arbitrage after verification by the smart contract.
The development team of PolkaStar believes that the blockchain should not be a financial game for the minority and elites, but an inclusive finance with the Internet of everything.
At present, there are many decentralized financial products that blockchain investors can choose. Take Staking as an example. Ordinary investors must first reach a higher threshold to participate, and they will often not be able to achieve the best price in subsequent operations. Or the lowest slippage can get more profits, and in the current blockchain world, not only the pledge yield is very low (as low as 4.9%), frequent operations also exploit the income due to the pledger, transaction fees, gas fees, etc. The decrease in value flow caused by it is also the loss of the pledger, which urgently needs a “network” that produces an optimization effect.
So, can the world’s first low-value pledged, automatic interest-bearing PolkaStar cross-chain aggregator change the current situation of investment difficulties and slow financial management for ordinary investors?
Up to now, the number of projects deployed in the Polkadot network is about to reach 300. As the star DeF project among them, PolkaStar has built a complete DeFi operating system based on Polkadot’s Substrate framework. The homogeneous parallel chains in the Polkadot ecosystem can be Directly access the DeFi application in the PolkaStar system, and support PolkaStar’s affiliate tokens and financial primitives through the XCMP inter-chain communication protocol, providing users with more investment opportunities and maximizing the savings income based on the PolkaStar stablecoin.
According to the PolkaStar developer, by connecting to the Polkadot network to become a parachain, the design of the parachain has further improved operational efficiency, improved cross-chain communication problems, and provided investors with more financial project solutions on the chain. Improve operability, so as to obtain more and faster arbitrage opportunities.
PolkaStar aims to provide users with the best source of liquidity. The partnership with the Polkadot ecosystem can accelerate the realization of this goal. Once the PolkaStar-Ethereum bridge is activated, DeFi users will be able to take advantage of PolkaStar’s fast transaction speed and lower The gas cost to complete the transaction.
PolkaStar can be regarded as a fund management company in the traditional financial market. The traditional fund team makes portfolio investment through human judgment to obtain income, while PolkaStar replaces the centralized management team through smart contracts, which is decentralized. In cross-chain financial products, the best and most suitable points are constantly searched for transactions to expand the income, and the income obtained is then distributed to participating investors according to the distribution principle.
PolkaStar uses the fully modular and flexible Substrate tool to mix and match off-the-shelf components and build core business logic, while the rest is left to the framework, which can realize direct communication arbitrage between different blockchains, which is equivalent to entering from a local area network With the Internet, different individuals and regions can be connected to each other until all individuals are connected together, which greatly improves the efficiency of value transfer and truly achieves inclusive finance.
Therefore, the entry threshold of PolkaStar is much lower than that of ordinary DeFi, and the operation is more close to the people. Through PolkaStar’s inter-chain communication scheduling, investors can automatically find the decentralized financial products with the highest yield through established smart contracts and participate in the acquisition of top mines. Profiteering. On the other hand, you can also enjoy the dividends of other chains brought by the PolkaStar cross-chain mechanism, which ensures that the system can discover the process of quickly obtaining arbitrage opportunities in time and strive for more profits for users.
PolkaStar allows rapid information transmission and communication between all parachains. The PolkaStar Communication Bridge monitors the information transmission between all parachains and obtains the fastest prompt; automatic pledge to quickly occupy and pledge the defi project, in fast arbitrage circulation of first ore between each parallel chain. Let the value be realized quickly.
From the perspective of ease of use, in the entire aggregation system, PolkaStar’s main supervision and control object is the financial products on the parachain. These various financial products are used to enrich the Polkadot ecology and increase the value of the blockchain network. The PolkaStar will form an automated financial system that monitors the operation of the latest DeFi system on all chains, communicates and dispatches directly at the right time, and the smart contract will automatically seize the first mining opportunity and automatically carry out mining arbitrage under preset conditions. Use the fastest speed and trading strategy to obtain profits in various DeFi projects.
All of these are circulated on a transparent chain. PolkaStar has built a complete positive circulation system to enable more and more people to participate. The more cross-chain financial networks that PolkaStar enables, such as cross-chain lending and transactions. The more DAPPs such as, liquidity mining, synthetic assets, futures, options, etc. run, the robustness and arbitrage space of the network will be better and greater. This is the guarantee of the prosperity of the entire PolkaStar system, and at the same time fast The network and arbitrage space also ensure the continuous and stable growth of the entire system.
2021 is meant to be the year of cross-chain domination!
The founder of Polkadot hopes to create a more general and abstract model to solve some of the problems in the blockchain industry, with the goal of “Make blockchain great again”. The vision of PolkaStar, which has advantages in technology and ideas, is: “Let blockchain finance radiate vitality!
The first step is PolkaStar to build a decentralized aggregate DeFi arbitrage system, and quickly establish a cross-chain DeFi mortgage interest generation, arbitrage monitoring, and income settlement system.
The Polkadot Galaxy will bring the interoperability of the network to a new level. It will be a brand new cross-chain operating system that supports the cross-chain interaction of other chain DAPP projects. By aggregating various decentralized financial derivatives, it provides a complete operating platform for the entire blockchain network. And create a new ecology. Become a new way of expressing the value flow of blockchain.
As ordinary investment and financial planners and blockchain practitioners, we can also look forward to the different things that PolkaStar developed based on cross-chain technology can bring, so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the blockchain. From the ordinary “planet” trade expand to the “galaxy” trade, and finally achieve the real inclusive finance!
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Habitto Announces Savings Account Interest Rate Revision Effective February 1, 2026
Tokyo, Japan, 12th Feb 2026 – Habitto today announced a revision to the interest rates on its Habitto Savings Account, effective February 1, 2026. With this update, Habitto continues to support customers in building healthier savings habits and long term financial stability.
Updated interest rates
- Balances up to JPY 1,000,000: 0.6 percent per annum (0.478 percent after tax)
- Portion exceeding JPY 1,000,000: 0.3 percent per annum (0.239 percent after tax)
The revised interest rates are automatically applied to all existing Habitto account holders from the effective date. Customers opening a new account will receive the updated rates immediately upon account activation.
Comment from Habitto leadership
Liam McCance, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Habitto, commented:
“By raising our savings rate, we are making it easier for customers to grow everyday funds while building toward future goals. As Japan’s first Savings Shop, Habitto brings together savings, simple cash management, and free, unbiased financial guidance so customers can develop money habits that feel practical and sustainable.”
Designed for clearer money habits
Habitto’s tiered interest rate structure is intended to make saving feel simpler and more deliberate. Customers can keep funds accessible for daily needs while allowing money set aside for future goals to grow steadily. The Habitto app supports this approach through a straightforward banking experience and access to human support when needed.
This Savings Shop model combines saving, spending organization, and personalized guidance without tying financial advice to specific products.
Additional Habitto services
In addition to its savings account, Habitto provides access to licensed financial planners at no cost, matched to each customer’s situation. The service also includes a debit card offering a 0.8 percent cash back rate, helping customers manage daily spending while staying focused on long term goals.
About Habitto
Habitto is Japan’s first Savings Shop, a digital banking platform that combines savings accounts, cash management, and access to licensed financial planners through its mobile application. Habitto’s financial guidance is independent and not linked to specific financial products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and serves customers across Japan.
Company details
Company name: Habitto Inc.
City: Tokyo (Shibuya-ku)
Official website: https://www.habitto.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habitto_japan/
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Media Contact
Organization: Habitto Inc.
Contact Person: Liam McCance
Website: https://habitto.com
Email:
press@habitto.com
Contact Number: +81359367315
Address:3-19-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Country:Japan
Release id:40946
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Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia, 12th Feb 2026 – Trustco Group Holdings Ltd (“Trustco”) confirms that Meya Mining Limited (“Meya”), in which Trustco holds a minority interest, has secured a USD 25 million (NAD 400 million) financing facility with Ecobank Sierra Leone Limited, supported by Ecobank Ghana Plc. The funding marks a significant milestone as Meya advances toward full commercial diamond production under its 25-year exclusive mining license in Sierra Leone’s Kono District.
The signing ceremony took place on the opening day of the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. According to Meya, the facility will be deployed toward advanced diamond processing equipment, mining vehicles and supporting infrastructure.
Meya’s shareholders have to date invested in excess of USD 100 million in the development of the resource and initial establishment of the mine. The financing represents a significant vote of confidence by a leading pan-African banking group in the quality, scale, and long-term geo-economic potential of the Meya diamond asset.
According to Meya, the facility is expected to stimulate local supply chains by routing payments through Sierra Leonean accounts, creating and sustaining over 400 direct jobs with more than 90% of employees sourced locally, and strengthening Sierra Leone’s position in the global diamond industry through traceable, responsibly mined stones. The transaction is also expected to encourage further investment in beneficiation, including cutting and polishing, to maximise national value capture.
Quinton Z van Rooyen, Deputy Group CEO of Trustco
As previously disclosed, Trustco’s exposure to Meya comprises an indirect equity interest and a loan receivable of approximately USD 46 million. Trustco therefore remains both a long-term stakeholder in the project and a significant creditor with a direct economic interest in the sustainable advancement, value preservation, and orderly commercialisation of the mine.
Quinton Z van Rooyen, Deputy Group CEO of Trustco, commented: “The decision by Ecobank to commit USD 25 million to Meya is a powerful external validation of what we have long maintained – that the Meya asset is of exceptional quality with multi-generational potential. For Trustco, as both equity holder and significant creditor, this facility de-risks the path to commercial production and brings us closer to realising the full value of our investment. It also sends a clear signal to the broader market that serious institutional capital is now flowing into this project.”
Shareholders are advised that the facility has not been concluded at Trustco level. Trustco has not approved the facility at board, shareholder, subsidiary, or group level, and has not provided any guarantees, sureties, undertakings, consents, or security in respect thereof. The facility does not constitute a transaction by Trustco requiring categorisation or approval under the JSE Listings Requirements.
The full press release issued by Meya Mining and Ecobank is available for viewing at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F4B2GR4Tk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Shareholders will be kept informed of any further developments that are price-sensitive or otherwise require disclosure.
About Trustco:
Trustco Group Holdings Limited is a holding company headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, that owns subsidiaries engaged in diverse business activities spanning the real estate, mining, insurance, micro-finance, and education sectors.
About Namibia:
Namibia is a Southern African country with a population of approximately three million and a GDP per capita of USD 4 413 in 2025 (IMF). The country is endowed with rich natural resources, with recent major discoveries of oil and gas reserves, lithium deposits and rare earth minerals that are vital for technology demand globally, with developments also underway in its green hydrogen projects. The Namibian government has heralded these discoveries as a transformative period, holding the potential to double the nation’s GDP by 2040.
The country’s economy is projected to have expanded by 3.6% in 2025 and is projected to expand by 3.8% in 2026 (IMF). With its wealth of natural resources, pro-business environment, political stability and increasingly skilled workforce, Namibia offers attractive investment prospects across all sectors.
Forward-Looking Statements:
All statements made in this media release with respect to Trustco’s current plans, estimates, strategies beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Media Contact
Organization: Trustco Group Holdings
Contact Person: Neville Basson
Website: https://www.tgh.na
Email: Send Email
Contact Number: +264612754501
Address:2 Keller Street, Trustco House
Address 2: Windhoek
City: Windhoek
State: Khomas
Country:Namibia
Release id:41277
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Spain, 12th Feb 2026 – DondeGo, a digital media platform dedicated to local culture and events, has expanded its cultural event listings across multiple Spanish cities. The platform now features a broader selection of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, street programs, and regional cultural celebrations, providing updated event information for residents and visitors.
Spain hosts thousands of cultural events annually across major metropolitan areas and regional communities. Recent data collected from city event calendars indicates that approximately 4,800 cultural events have taken place across Spanish cities in recent months. DondeGo continues to compile and publish event listings designed to present this activity in a centralized digital format.
The platform gathers event information from public event calendars, cultural organizations, and community sources. DondeGo publishes listings that include key event details such as dates, times, venues, and categories, enabling users to browse cultural activities across participating cities.
Spain’s cultural sector demonstrates consistent public participation. According to the Ministry of Culture, approximately 47% of Spaniards attended live music concerts or theatrical performances during the past year, while museum and exhibition attendance reached comparable participation levels. Industry reports also indicate steady growth in the number of annual festivals, increasing from approximately 450 to nearly 1,000 events over the past decade.
During recent data aggregation activities in Barcelona and Madrid, DondeGo collected cultural event listings across a wide range of categories. The platform features both nationally recognized events and regional cultural programs, including Los Premios Goya 2026 in Barcelona and the XVI Festival Internacional de Magia in Madrid, alongside independent exhibitions and local community events.
DondeGo maintains structured cultural listings designed to present event information in a clear and accessible format. The platform continues to expand its coverage across Spanish cities as part of its ongoing editorial and data publication initiatives.
About DondeGo
DondeGo is a digital media platform and event guide focused on local culture, events, and venues across Spain. The platform curates and publishes event listings, editorial guides, and cultural recommendations for Barcelona, Madrid, and other major cities, supporting residents and visitors in exploring cultural activities and experiences.
Media Contact
Organization: EVENTOS&LUGARES AGREGADOR S.L.
Contact Person: Aleksandr Prokofyev
Website: https://dondego.es/
Email: Send Email
Contact Number: +34692890091
Address:Barcelona 08005 Rambla de Poblenou 113
Country:Spain
Release id:41181
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