Optimism
OP Labs, the developer behind the Optimism Ethereum layer-2 network, has laid off 20 employees as part of a restructuring effort. CEO Jing Wang stated that the move aims to streamline operations and prioritize core activities, not due to financial issues. The company emphasized its strong financial position with years of runway ahead.
Reported by AI
According to a December 2025 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, Filipinos exhibit ‘very high’ optimism that their lives will improve in 2026. However, optimism tends to be lower among older people.