FinTech
Crypto’s Billion-Dollar Paradox: How Ancient Scams Are Thriving on New-Age Tech
Crypto criminals blend age-old deception with sophisticated tech to steal millions. Discover their tactics, from psychological scams to code exploits, and learn how to stay safe.
The Ghost in the Kitchen: How Big Chains Are Disrupting the Market and What It Means for Investors
Large chains are launching “virtual brands” on delivery apps, masquerading as local eateries. This strategy impacts the economy, investors, and small businesses.
From M*A*S*H to the Market: What Hawkeye Pierce Teaches Us About AI in Finance
A quirky comparison of AI to M*A*S*H’s Hawkeye Pierce reveals a profound truth about the future of finance, investing, and human-machine collaboration.
Beyond Wall Street: Uncovering Alpha in the Untapped Economy of Harlem’s Art
Discover how Harlem’s public art scene represents a unique alternative investment, blending cultural capital with financial opportunity in a modern economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Trump, Big Oil, and the High-Stakes Gamble on Venezuela’s Black Gold
A meeting between Trump and oil execs highlights the paradox of Venezuela’s oil: a trillion-dollar prize locked behind a wall of risk and sanctions.
The Taxman Cometh… With an API: Why a UK Tax Change Is a Gold Rush for AI and SaaS Startups
A UK tax law change is creating a massive, government-mandated market for tech. Discover how AI, SaaS, and automation are turning a compliance headache into a gold rush for startups.
The $436,000 Geopolitical Bet: How Fintech Is Transforming Wall Street’s Crystal Ball
A trader made $436K on a prediction market by betting on a political event. This highlights the rise of fintech, blockchain, and new forms of investing.
The RuneScape Revival: Decoding the 20-Year-Old Digital Economy for Modern Investors
The revival of the 20-year-old game RuneScape offers critical lessons for investors on digital economies, sustainable business models, and fintech principles.
The Architects of the Attention Economy Are Building an Antidote: A Financial Deep-Dive into ‘Tangle’
Twitter and Pinterest founders Biz Stone and Evan Sharp launch ‘Tangle,’ an app designed as an antidote to the “devastation” of modern social media.
King Henry II’s Sour Grapes: A 12th-Century Lesson in Modern Finance and Supply Chain Risk
A 12th-century king’s massive wine purchase went sour, offering timeless lessons on supply chain risk, value investing, and modern financial technology.
Code, Crypto, and Conflict: Iran’s Audacious Plan to Sell Weapons for Bitcoin
Iran is now offering to sell advanced weapons for crypto, a move that merges military tech with decentralized finance and challenges global sanctions.
The Market is a Board Game: Unpacking the Unseen Rules of Finance Through Joanna Kavenna’s “Seven”
A mind-bending novel offers a surprising lens on finance, revealing the stock market as a game and the economy as a story we collectively tell.