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The British pound initially rallied during the trading session on Monday, but as you can see, we have turned around to show signs of hesitation. What I find interesting is that we find ourselves testing a couple of major moving averages at the moment, and we don’t seem to have the massive amount of momentum that would suggest that we are going to blow through these indicators. After all, the 50-day EMA and the 200-day EMA just below them both are important to traders, and it looks like they are in fact offering a little bit of a lid. The British pound has been falling since the middle of September, when we got the FOMC statement and press conference that got rid of the idea that the Federal Reserve is going to start cutting rates rapidly. Quite frankly, the inflation situation in the United States hasn’t been completely beaten. So, we’ll have to wait and see how long that takes to change the attitude of the FOMC.
On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, you have the United Kingdom, where, of course, the Bank of England almost cut rates at the last meeting but did not. And with that, the British pound did rally a bit, but the vote count was awfully close. And this does suggest that it is probably only a matter of time before we see rate cuts coming out of London. And therefore, if Washington, DC, cuts rates, and then London cuts rates, you essentially have no change. And I think that’s what you’re seeing here.
Ultimately, this is a market that I do favor the downside. But we need to see a little bit of a drop in order to start kicking up the momentum to drop to the 1.30 level in the short term. I think we’re just hanging around. And it is worth noting that we are only nine days away from the FOMC interest rate decision. So, there is going to be a lot of questions If we can break above the 1.3350 level now, I would anticipate that the pound is probably going to be very strong and go looking to the 1.38 level. Until then, I’m fairly skeptical.
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Christopher Lewis has been trading Forex and has over 20 years experience in financial markets. Chris has been a regular contributor to Daily Forex since the early days of the site. He writes about Forex for several online publications, including FX Empire, Investing.com, and his own site, aptly named The Trader Guy. Chris favours technical analysis methods to identify his trades and likes to trade equity indices and commodities as well as Forex. He favours a longer-term trading style, and his trades often last for days or weeks.
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Nutrition is extremely important for optimum health and productivity in dairy animals, so most dairies have rations formulated by a nutritionist to make sure all the important nutrients are present in the diet and in correct balance. This includes vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, water and energy. Many dairies use a TMR to deliver these in a form that will be readily consumed by the cattle.
The TMR mix may change a little with the seasons but mainly changes with the age and stage of the animal, such as where the cow is in her lactation/production cycle. Dr. Scott Poock, Associate Extension Professor, University of Missouri, explains that if the cows are receiving a TMR year round, it doesn’t change much with the seasons. It changes more if the cow is going from dry to lactating, or from lactating to dry. “A difference that does occur with the seasons, however, is when we have heat stress in the summer. That’s when we need to change the ration so it’s a little more energy-dense because the cow is not eating as much, due to the heat,” he says.
She will also be losing fluid and electrolytes, through sweat and excessive salivation as she pants or slings saliva over her back in an attempt to cool off. “In that situation we want to provide feed that’s more energy-dense (since she is eating less total feed) and increase the bicarb for rumen health. We also increase the sodium, because even though cows don’t sweat a lot, they do sweat, and salivate more—losing sodium.”
Winter challenges are generally not as dramatic as heat of summer. “The cow can eat more in winter (cold weather increases her appetite) and increase the calories to generate heat; her intake won’t drop like it does in summer. In hot weather we increase bicarb and potassium—which will raise the DCAD (dietary cation-anion difference) of the diet—and the cows are able to withstand the heat stress a little better,” says Poock.
“Some diets will increase potassium for the lactating cow but we can’t do that in the dry cows or we will mess up their calcium metabolism. For the lactating cow, however, increasing the potassium in the summer will help mitigate heat stress.”
When the diet is delivered as a TMR, all the things needed by that cow will be added into it, rather than given as a supplement, per se. “For a grazing dairy, however, one thing that will change in the spring—especially with rapidly growing grass—is the need for magnesium. It’s fairly common to increase magnesium levels in the minerals that are being supplied, to prevent grass tetany, and more importantly, milk fever. If you have a grazing herd that’s seasonal and they are calving in the spring, the increase in magnesium will help prevent grass tetany but also milk fever (caused by low calcium levels) because those two minerals are tied in together,” he says.
“The Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) receptor works better when the magnesium levels are in proper order. In that situation you also have to be careful with potassium because it will block magnesium absorption. During the summer if you increase potassium you need to also increase magnesium, to make sure the calcium metabolism is staying balanced,” he says.
Breeding-age heifers and bred heifers should also be receiving a TMR, since they will soon be moving into that stage of their lives to become cows. “The majority of them should start receiving a TMR shortly after weaning, because this is what they will be living on for the rest of their lives.” They need to be adjusted to that early on.
Vitamins are also important, as well as the minerals. “Biotin is very important year round, but maybe even more in summer because of heat stress and the increased chance of acidosis and subsequent laminitis. Zinc is also important for hoof health and should be part of the ration anyway,” says Poock.
If the dairy is working with a good nutritionist, everything should be covered. “If you have a nutritionist and veterinarian involved on a routine basis, this should all be taken care of. A 1000-cow dairy (or larger) should have their nutritionist on the farm at least monthly and preferably more often—and have weekly communication even when the nutritionist is not at the farm. A 200-cow dairy might have monthly visits to the farm. The veterinarian should also be closely involved,” he says.
“I took seminars in nutrition, not because I wanted to do nutrition work for my dairy clients, but because I wanted to understand enough so that I could be helpful; more than likely I would be on the farm more often than the nutritionist. Then if I see something that should be addressed or changed, I could let the nutritionist know. The goal is for both parties to always be working together to make the farm more profitable.” It can be very helpful to have more boots on the ground and eyes on the farm—a good team effort so everything can run smoothly and cow health and milk production can be optimum.
BTC’s decline from around $91,000 on Friday to as low as $84,000 on Monday echoed similar market behavior in August 2024, when Bitcoin plunged from above $66,000 to roughly $54,000 in a matter of days, an 18% drop, according to Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin.
Puckrin said, “Now that history is repeating itself, it’s wise to prepare for more volatility,” and pointed out how the sharp drop last year was followed by a recovery and new highs, as quoted by Yahoo Finance.
He also pointed out, “Beyond Japan, the macro backdrop remains favorable for risk assets,” adding that the growing probability that the Federal Reserve will lower rates in December, as quoted in the report. Puckrin said, “If you zoom out, there are still reasons to be optimistic amid all the doom and gloom.”
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Bitcoin price on Tuesday was trading at $87,505.84 as of 12:32 PM UTC, up 2%.
CoinSwitch Markets Desk told The Economic Times in an emailed statement that while BTC traded within the $84K–$88K range, buyers stepped in on dips. CoinSwitch Markets Desk said, “After briefly testing the $84K–$85K support zone, the market absorbed the move and shifted into consolidation. A late-session push lifted BTC back above $86K.”
Despite the rebound, bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their second-worst month in November, posting $3.5 billion in outflows. Bitcoin is now down more than 30% from its October all-time high above $126,000.
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A note from 10X Research said that, “While conditions can shift quickly, a sustained rally still appears unlikely in the near term, especially before year-end. But 2026 may present a very different setup,” as quoted by Yahoo Finance.
CoinSwitch Markets Desk told The Economic Times, “If the price holds above $85.5K, momentum could build toward $87.5K–$88K, the next resistance zone. A clean break above this level may open a move toward $89K–$90K,” adding, “Investors can follow macro drivers closely, especially shifting Fed expectations.”
Bernstein analysts said they are still looking for clear signs of a bitcoin bottom. Analyst Gautam Chhugani noted that the token’s “price action suggests weak market sentiment, which has impacted digital asset equities,” as quoted by Yahoo Finance.
In the past 30 days, Coinbase (COIN) has dropped around 20%, Circle (CRCL) is down 38%, and Robinhood (HOOD) has fallen 16%. Strategy (MSTR), one of the largest public holders of bitcoin, has declined roughly 40% over the same period.
Is the Federal Reserve affecting Bitcoin’s movement?
Yes. Rising expectations of a rate cut in December are seen as supportive for risk assets.
Is BTC recovering today?
BTC rebounded to around $87,505.84, up about 2% after the Monday dip.
DeFi Development Corp (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced on December 2, 2025 the promotion of Pete Humiston from Head of Research & Content to Chief Marketing Officer. Humiston has led advertising, content creation, community engagement, social media, and partnerships and is credited with shaping the company’s brand voice and the narrative around its Solana-based treasury strategy.
In his new role, Humiston will oversee the full marketing stack—advertising, content, community, social media, and partnerships—as DeFi Development Corp scales its brand, expands distribution, and deepens engagement across traditional finance, the cryptoasset industry, and the Solana ecosystem.
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BOCA RATON, FL, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (the “Company”), the first public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (“SOL”), today announced the promotion of Pete Humiston from Head of Research & Content to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Since joining DeFi Dev Corp., Pete has been a driving force in all facets of marketing, including advertising, content creation, community engagement, social media, and partnerships. His efforts have played a key role in shaping and building the Company’s brand voice, developing the narrative around our Solana-based treasury strategy, and in outreach to both retail and institutional audiences. Pete’s leadership helped lay out the vision behind DeFi Dev Corp.’s public positioning, and he has been instrumental in executing many of the Company’s most visible marketing initiatives.
“Pete has been central to creating the narrative that defines DeFi Dev Corp for our community and shareholders,” said Joseph Onorati, Chief Executive Officer of DeFi Development Corp. “Promoting Pete to Chief Marketing Officer reflects our commitment to building a world-class marketing engine as we drive growth, brand awareness, and long-term engagement. We are excited to see him continue leading our efforts in advertising, content, community, and strategic partnerships.”
In his new role as Chief Marketing Officer, Pete will continue to focus on all things Advertising, Content, Community, Social Media, and Partnerships — overseeing the full marketing stack as DeFi Dev Corp scales its brand, expands distribution, and deepens engagement across traditional finance, the broader cryptoasset industry, and the Solana ecosystem.
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DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has adopted a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve is allocated to SOL. Through this strategy, the Company provides investors with direct economic exposure to SOL, while also actively participating in the growth of the Solana ecosystem. In addition to holding and staking SOL, DeFi Development Corp. operates its own validator infrastructure, generating staking rewards and fees from delegated stake. The Company is also engaged across decentralized finance (“DeFi”) opportunities and continues to explore innovative ways to support and benefit from Solana’s expanding application layer.
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The Company currently serves more than one million web users annually, including multifamily and commercial property owners and developers applying for billions of dollars of debt financing per year, professional service providers, and thousands of multifamily and commercial property lenders, including more than
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Pete Humiston was promoted from Head of Research & Content to Chief Marketing Officer.
He will oversee advertising, content, community, social media, and partnerships across the full marketing stack.
Humiston is expected to continue shaping the company’s narrative and outreach around its Solana-based treasury strategy.
The company announced the promotion on December 2, 2025.
Yes; the company says Humiston’s work has targeted both retail and institutional audiences and he will continue that outreach.
He will direct efforts to scale the brand, expand distribution, and deepen engagement across traditional finance, cryptoasset industry, and the Solana ecosystem.
The EURJPY pair remains affected by the negative pressure, which forces it to delay the attempts to resume the main bullish trend by its stability below 181.75 barrier, activating with stochastic negativity yesterday at 180.10 level.
We expect to renew the corrective attempts to target 179.40 support, then monitor its behavior due to the importance of this level to detect the expected trend in the upcoming trading, while breaching 181.75 level and providing positive close will ease the mission of recording new gains, to expect its rally towards 182.35 and 182.80 initially.
The expected trading range for today is between 179.40 and 181.00
Trend forecast: Bearish
The US dollar has fallen quite a bit against the Japanese yen during trading here on Monday, but has shown signs of trying to recover as the 155 yen level has offered a bit of support. This is a market that’s been in an uptrend for quite some time, and I don’t think that changes overall, but I do recognize that there is a certain amount of volatility and a certain amount of hesitation to own the dollar, but over the longer term, the interest rate differential will continue to favor the United States. And I just don’t see how that changes. After all, even if the Federal Reserve decides to cut rates, the reality is that the interest rate differential continues to just favor the Americans. The Bank of Japan is nowhere near being able to tighten monetary policy. And therefore, you get paid to hang on to this pair even though on a day like Monday, it’s a little tough.
For the last several months, I’ve had a position favoring the US dollar in this pair, and that hasn’t changed despite the sharp pullback. And I do think that we will eventually try to get back to the 158 yen level, but we probably have some work to do to get there. The next Federal Reserve interest rate decision is in about nine days, so we’ll have to watch that.
Between now and then, there’s probably a lot of conjecture as to what happens and a lot of nonsensical handwringing and talking online that will perhaps influence a little bit of the trading, but over the longer term, this is still a trade that I do think eventually finds buyers looking to take advantage of value.
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Christopher Lewis has been trading Forex and has over 20 years experience in financial markets. Chris has been a regular contributor to Daily Forex since the early days of the site. He writes about Forex for several online publications, including FX Empire, Investing.com, and his own site, aptly named The Trader Guy. Chris favours technical analysis methods to identify his trades and likes to trade equity indices and commodities as well as Forex. He favours a longer-term trading style, and his trades often last for days or weeks.
Headline: Matcha quality decline: Is it a ‘victim of its own success’?
Matcha has taken the world by storm. The green flavour has, in a short time, gone from relative obscurity to omnipresence. Identified by its bright green hue, it can be found not just in teas and lattes but as an ingredient in ice-cream, chocolate and even bread.
Yet the popularity of the drink could be under threat. Supplies were already being challenged earlier this year, and now, lower quality powders are entering the market, their share increasing every year.
Matcha is a finely ground powder, made of shade-grown green tea originating from Japan.
Unlike ordinary green teas, matcha involves consuming the entire leaf – in powdered form. After harvesting, stems and veins are removed and the leaves are ground down, giving it its distinctive green colour.
It has been linked to health benefits such as improving focus, helping metabolism, improving skin health, reducing inflammation and making sleep quality better (one health outcome which many consumers desire).
According to Japan’s agricultural ministry, matcha exports tripled between 2010 and 2023 as global popularity ballooned. In 2023, sales of matcha in Western markets rose by around 200%.
For the past several years, matcha’s popularity has been nearly unmatched, driven by social media frenzy and health trends. Because of this, demand has been straining supply.
According to Alice Pilkington, principal analyst at marketing intelligence company Mintel, high demand has meant that lower quality powders have been “flooding” the market.
Such powders could lead to the “cheapening” of a traditionally revered tea ceremony, explains Pilkington.
“Authentic high grade Japanese matcha has come under attack from cheaper alternatives,“ agrees Jordan Kear-Nash, principal consultant at supply chain consultancy Proxima.
“Many cafés and brands are substituting culinary‑grade matcha, intended for baking or blending, in place of ceremonial‑grade matcha, traditionally used for drinking.”
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This substitution has been found to be widespread in Western markets.
Moreover, alternatives are coming not from Japan but from other tea markets, such as China, India and Kenya.
All this has meant that classic matcha now only makes up around half the market, and the share of “culinary grade” replacements is growing by 10% a year.
While popularity is the main driver of the supply-demand mismatch, there are other factors at play. Japan has limited production regions of the crop, and this combined with climate pressures have reduced yields by up to 60%.
Combined, all these factors have led to the price of matcha nearly tripling.
The big question is, could such replacements actually affect demand from consumers?
If consumers notice a decline in matcha quality, the viral ingredient could be a “victim of its own success”, says Mintel’s Pilkington. In short, a decline could be the very consequence of such high demand.
Lower quality matcha could be noticeable to consumers, suggests Proxima’s Kear-Nash.
“Typically, cheaper alternatives will come from inferior leaves and will produce a lower grade which, in layman’s terms, may mean that it tastes grassy or bitter, has a duller colour, and delivers fewer antioxidants and amino acids. This can reduce both taste appeal and perceived health benefits.”
However, the impact of this on demand can be mitigated, as long as consumers are not misled.
Trust in the food industry in general is already declining. It is important for the continued popularity of matcha, suggests Kear-Nash, that suppliers are transparent. Different strains should be labelled, and there should be visibility in supply chains.
“What’s important here is that consumers understand exactly what constitutes premium compared with everyday matcha, and what they are paying for.”
The broader crypto market remains cautious as December 2025 unfolds, with global macro uncertainty and uneven liquidity flows causing pressure across altcoins. Bitcoin continues to dominate institutional inflows, leaving smaller and speculative assets with limited momentum. Within this environment, Dogecoin (DOGE) has struggled to ignite a meaningful rebound and remains trapped in a range dictated by weak demand and fragile sentiment.
At the same time, early-stage projects are beginning to absorb some of the speculative attention that historically rotated into DOGE during rally periods. Among them, AlphaPepe (ALPE) https://alphapepe.io/ is increasingly visible, supported by steady presale growth, strong token mechanics, and consistent community expansion – even at a time when the wider market has been subdued.
DOGE Price Today: Market Snapshot and Challenges
DOGE is currently trading around the mid-$0.14 range https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/dogecoin/, reflecting a broader period of consolidation after failing to establish a sustained breakout. Technical indicators continue to skew bearish, with the token trading below its key EMAs, signalling continued downside pressure. Momentum indicators such as the RSI reflect neutral-to-weak demand, while MACD readings suggest fading bullish attempts.
The sentiment surrounding DOGE has also weakened as retail participation remains uneven. With liquidity flowing disproportionately into major assets, high-beta meme coins like DOGE have seen their speculative power diminish. Ongoing inflation from Dogecoin’s unlimited supply model adds gradual but constant dilution, making it harder for the token to gain sustained traction without robust demand. Market watchers continue to identify the $0.13-$0.14 region as a crucial support range; failure to defend it could invite further consolidation toward lower levels.
Outlook and Potential Scenarios for DOGE
Short-term forecasts suggest DOGE may remain range-bound between approximately $0.13 and $0.15 unless broader market conditions improve. A rebound toward $0.16-$0.17 remains within reach, but only if sentiment shifts positively and retail inflows return. Without a notable external catalyst, upward momentum appears limited.
If market conditions remain defensive, DOGE could retest lower supports around $0.12 as traders seek more dynamic opportunities elsewhere. Despite these challenges, the medium-term picture is not entirely bleak. A recovery to the high-teen cent levels is possible over several months if macro conditions stabilise and risk appetite returns. Still, the inflationary nature of DOGE’s supply and the absence of strong utility continue to cap more ambitious bullish scenarios.
Why Some Traders Are Looking Elsewhere – Enter AlphaPepe
As DOGE lingers under pressure, traders seeking early-stage opportunities are increasingly turning to alternatives like AlphaPepe. The project has demonstrated an unusual level of resilience throughout 2025, with more than 4,000 holders participating to date and, notably, over 100 new holders joining daily despite broader bear-market conditions. This includes growing whale participation, a sign that larger speculative players are positioning early in anticipation of potential upside.
AlphaPepe https://alphapepe.io/ is built on BNB Chain and differentiates itself through transparency and structural mechanics uncommon in meme-coin presales. Token buyers receive their ALPE instantly after purchase, a feature that has been interpreted as a strong trust signal in a market historically dominated by delayed unlocks. Staking is live during the presale, allowing holders to earn yield before listing, and the project’s USDT reward pool has already executed multiple distribution cycles on-chain. The smart-contract audit scored 10/10, and liquidity is set to be locked at launch, reducing common presale concerns.
The project recently released its V2 website, featuring a cleaner interface, improved UX, and multilingual support aimed at international expansion. With weekly presale price increases and growing buzz around potential future exchange listings – including unconfirmed chatter about Binance due to the token’s BNB Chain alignment – AlphaPepe is increasingly being positioned as one of the standout speculative bets of late 2025.
How DOGE and AlphaPepe Could Coexist in a Portfolio
From a portfolio strategy perspective, DOGE continues to serve as a large-cap, high-liquidity meme-coin anchor. Its long-standing presence and broad recognition make it suitable for traders who want meme-coin exposure without venturing entirely into early-stage risk.
AlphaPepe, on the other hand, offers a high-beta opportunity designed for those seeking early-phase momentum. Its strong community growth, presale mechanics, and whale interest make it an attractive satellite allocation for speculative traders. Balancing a core position in DOGE with a smaller, higher-upside allocation to AlphaPepe allows investors to engage both stability and growth narratives within the meme-coin sector.
Conclusion
DOGE remains in a difficult position as it trades around $0.14 with declining momentum and limited catalysts. Structural supply inflation and subdued demand continue to suppress bullish follow-through, leaving the token reliant on broader market improvements to break out of its consolidation phase. While moderate recovery remains possible in the medium term, the immediate outlook leans cautious.
In contrast, AlphaPepe is gaining accelerating attention as a next-wave speculative candidate. With over 100 new holders joining daily, whales entering the presale, instant token delivery, staking, reward pools, a top audit score, locked liquidity, and a global-focused V2 platform, AlphaPepe stands out as a structurally robust meme-coin play. As traders reassess where the next major narrative could emerge, AlphaPepe is increasingly becoming a key watchlist asset for those positioning ahead of potential shifts in market sentiment.
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Telegram: https://t.me/alphapepejoin
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is causing DOGE to struggle despite wider market activity?
DOGE is weighed down by weak retail participation, macro uncertainty, and its inflationary supply model, which requires strong demand to offset ongoing dilution.
Can DOGE recover in the medium term?
A moderate recovery is possible if market sentiment improves, but without catalysts or increased buying pressure, any rebound may remain limited.
Why is AlphaPepe gaining holders during a bear market?
AlphaPepe’s mechanics – including instant delivery, staking, and transparent tokenomics – have attracted steady organic growth, with over 100 new holders joining daily and increasing whale participation.
How does AlphaPepe differ from other meme-coin presales?
AlphaPepe offers structural advantages such as live staking during presale, USDT reward cycles, a 10/10 audit, locked liquidity, and a weekly price-increase model, making it more robust than typical hype-driven presales.
Can DOGE and AlphaPepe both have a place in a portfolio?
Yes. DOGE can act as a stable, large-cap meme-coin anchor, while AlphaPepe serves as a high-beta speculative allocation for traders seeking early-stage upside.
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When Claudia Perez-Favela, a mother of two in California, experienced irregular periods and heavy bleeding, she was concerned that these could be symptoms of cancer.
She knew there was a history of reproductive cancer in her family, but she couldn’t see the doctor right away because she was uninsured. After she got health insurance, she tried to set up an appointment with a gynecologist, but there were a limited number of providers in her town, and she had to wait several more months to be seen.
After she finally saw a healthcare provider and had several tests done, Perez-Favela said she was diagnosed with cervical dysplasia (a precancerous condition where abnormal cells develop on the cervix) from an aggressive strain of human papillomavirus (HPV). Because of her family history and the dysplasia diagnosis, Perez-Favela had a hysterectomy.
Perez-Favela said accessing medical care is challenging in rural areas. “Preventative screenings are very important. But in small towns there are not a lot of doctors and specialists — and the wait times for getting an appointment can be several months. If there had been any further delays in seeing the doctor, my condition could have developed into something much worse.”
Perez-Favela is not alone.
Healthcare deserts present challenges for preventive care
Healthcare deserts — geographical areas where there is limited access to medical care — impact millions of Americans. Limited medical facilities, financial hardship and a lack of health insurance and transportation to medical appointments compound the problem.
Cancer prevention screenings can also be a significant challenge in rural areas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 93% of cervical cancers are preventable with Pap and HPV tests and HPV vaccinations. But for rural patients with limited access to screenings, there can be serious ramifications — including higher death rates from preventable cancers.
“Providing care in rural communities comes with unique challenges. Many patients live significant distances from clinics or hospitals, meaning preventive care (Pap tests and HPV testing) is often delayed or skipped altogether. Transportation barriers, limited appointment availability and fewer providers in these regions make it difficult for patients to get timely screenings,” said Michael Schifano, D.O., a board-certified OB-GYN at Heartland Women’s Healthcare of Advantia, in Illinois.
Hospital closures and Medicaid exclusions impact rural communities
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Experts report that several factors within the last decade — hospital closures, budget cuts, lack of specialists and post-pandemic staffing shortages — have made things much worse in rural areas.
Obstetric and gynecological care has been particularly impacted — 267 rural hospitals stopped providing obstetric care between 2011 and 2021 — and nearly 100 rural hospitals reduced services or shut down, impacting over 16 million people, in the past decade.
“The shortage of OB-GYNs limits both screening and prevention. Without enough providers, patients not only miss routine Pap and HPV tests but also opportunities to receive HPV vaccination, which is a proven way to prevent cervical cancer before it starts,” Schifano said.
Marginalized communities experience healthcare disparities at higher rates
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that hospital closures disproportionately impact Black communities. Rural Black women are also at increased risk for cervical cancer. Research shows that Black women in the Mississippi Delta face significant barriers in accessing cervical cancer screenings and are at higher risk of dying from this disease.
Some states have also made it more challenging for marginalized communities to get health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, states were allowed to expand Medicaid coverage to adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Ten states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming) refused the expansion, leaving around 1.6 million people — mostly Black and Latinx Americans — without access to insurance.
Clinics that operate in small towns are also losing funding. In 2018, Republican South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, issued an executive order barring Planned Parenthood from the state’s Medicaid provider list. Planned Parenthood — who reports that 76% of its clinics are located in underserved areas — filed a lawsuit challenging the order.
While some Planned Parenthood clinics provide early terminations (abortion is banned in South Carolina at six weeks), abortions were never covered by Medicaid. Planned Parenthood does provide numerous other medical services, including cancer prevention screenings (Pap tests, breast exams), but the state blocked funding to Planned Parenthood for all medical services.
On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold South Carolina’s order to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid. Experts report this ruling could have far reaching consequences for clinics across the country.
“Removing funding for clinics that provide preventive screenings is dangerous,” said Heather Bartos, M.D., a board certified OB-GYN in Texas and a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council.
Imminent federal budget cuts will significantly impact access to care
H.R.1 — the federal spending bill signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025 — cuts billions in Medicaid funding and critical health programs. Medical centers, hospitals and mobile clinics that serve rural communities could be hit the hardest.
“The federal budget cuts under H.R.1 will make things exponentially worse for rural patients. These areas already struggle and now with billions being cut, it raises serious concerns,” Bartos warned.
Telemedicine can be an important tool to increase access, but a lack of funding for telehealth programs and limited high speed internet in some rural areas prevents patients from participating in virtual appointments.
Bartos said providers should offer telehealth appointments whenever possible. “Some medical appointments need to be in-person, but oftentimes follow-up appointments can be virtual. If the only way a patient can be seen is virtually — and the alternative is that they won’t be seen at all — then a telehealth visit should be done.”
After cancer treatment ends, rural patients experience challenges with follow-up care
Emily Hoffman, a cervical cancer survivor in Iowa, said that after her cancer treatment ended, access to quality care became an even bigger problem.
Hoffman lives in a small town and already had to travel about 45 minutes each way to her cancer treatment appointments. But after her treatment ended and Hoffman was cancer-free, she felt sicker than she did during treatment.
Hoffman developed severe pain in her intestines and was diagnosed with radiation enteritis, inflammation of the intestine as a result of radiation. She was referred to a local gastroenterologist, but the providers in her community did not have experience treating her condition.
“Cancer doesn’t end when treatment ends. I spent four years being tossed around to different gastrointestinal doctors. I went from doctor to doctor trying to get help and spent a lot of my thirties sick in bed,” Hoffman said.
After four years, she was finally referred to the Mayo clinic. At Mayo, Hoffman tried different things to treat her condition and eventually began IV feeding, and her symptoms improved significantly. Hoffman adds that she is doing better and now works as a patient advocate, but the limitations she experienced in getting the care she needed had a huge impact on the quality of her life.
As for Perez-Favela, she has been advocating for cancer patients, especially in rural communities. “I continue to fight for people to have access to better healthcare and speak out against budget cuts that will harm patients. Cancer does not discriminate — it can impact anyone,” she said.
This educational resource was created with support from Merck.
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New QDW technology acts as a “quantum circuit breaker,” safeguarding DeFi operations and custodian wallets from post-quantum threats.
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – December 2, 2025) – 01 Quantum Inc. ONE (OTCQB: OONEF), one of the first-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the quantum computing era, today announced the filing of a U.S. patent application for its Quantum DeFi Wrapper (QDW) technology.
This innovation is designed to safeguard decentralized finance (DeFi) operations against the potential cybersecurity threat posed by the advent of quantum computers. DeFi underpins nearly all operational aspects of the digital asset ecosystem, from lending and borrowing to trading and staking, across major Layer 1 blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid. QDW enables these activities to remain secure in a post-quantum world without requiring changes to the existing blockchain infrastructure. In addition, QDW extends protection to custodian wallets, ensuring that underlying tokens are shielded from quantum-based vulnerabilities.
At the core of QDW is a Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) binding mechanism integrated into smart contracts. Acting as a “quantum circuit breaker,” the system halts operations if PQC authentication requirements are not met, thereby preventing unauthorized access through quantum-enabled key extraction.
Market Context
According to CoinMarketCap, the global crypto market is valued at $3.1 trillion (including stablecoins). With regulators accelerating timelines for quantum-resistant financial infrastructure, long-term digital asset security is becoming a critical priority. The urgency is underscored by the GENIUS Act, passed in July 2025 in the U.S., which requires stablecoins to be backed 1-for-1 with cash or short-term debt, helping to make them a major source of demand for U.S. Treasuries. Despite this maturity, the industry remains exposed due to reliance on classical cryptographic algorithms such as ECDSA. QDW addresses this gap by providing broad-spectrum protection without sacrificing interoperability or performance.
Technical Highlights
Executive Commentary
“Combining years of experience in post-quantum cybersecurity, collaboration with NIST, and commercial software engineering, we are excited to unveil our QDW technology for custodian wallets and DeFi operations for the crypto industry including stablecoins,” said Andrew Cheung, CEO of 01 Quantum. “Our mission is to give the crypto and stablecoin industries the confidence that digital assets can remain secure not just today, but in the quantum era ahead. It is important to understand that encrypted data being harvested today can be stored with the intent to decrypt it once quantum capabilities mature. Without proactive defenses, today’s assets could be compromised tomorrow.”
The Quantum Threat
The arrival of Q-Day, the moment when it is anticipated quantum computers will be capable of breaking widely used encryption, represents a looming threat to digital security. Compounding this is the growing risk presented by “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks where adversaries stockpile encrypted data for future quantum decryption. While technology leaders are beginning to adopt post-quantum cryptographic methods, most public blockchains remain vulnerable. QDW offers a practical, scalable solution to close this critical gap.
About 01 Quantum Inc.
01 Quantum Inc., formerly 01 Communique Laboratory Inc., ONE (OTCQB: OONEF), is known for its innovative work in post-quantum cybersecurity and remote access solutions. The Company’s cyber security business unit focuses on post-quantum cybersecurity with the development of its IronCAP™ product line. IronCAP™‘s technologies are patent-protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #11,271,715 and #11,669,833. The Company’s remote access business unit provides its customers with a suite of secure remote access services and products under its I’m InTouch and I’m OnCall product offerings. The remote access offerings are protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #6,928,479 / #6,938,076 / #8,234,701; in Canada by its patents #2,309,398 / #2,524,039 and in Japan by its patent #4,875,094. For more information, visit the Company’s web site https://01quantuminc.com | https://01com.com and follow us on our blog at https://blog.01com.com/wp.
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Certain statements in this news release may constitute “forward-looking” statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of 01 Quantum to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements use such words as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “feel”, “plan”, “intend”, “are confident” and other similar terminology. Such statements include statements regarding the use of proceeds of the Offering. These statements speak only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, developments that may impact the how the proceeds of the Offering are used, as well as the factors discussed under “Risk and Uncertainties” in 01 Quantum’s Management, Discussion and Analysis document filed on SEDAR+. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of 01 Quantum believes are reasonable assumptions, 01 Quantum cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and 01 Quantum does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by applicable laws.
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01 Quantum Inc.
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