For a while the internet convinced everyone that success had to look like a startup. Raise venture capital. Hire a team. Burn money for a few years. Maybe one day become a unicorn. It sounded exciting, which is probably why so many people chased it. But if you look closely
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Most discussions about crypto still revolve around price. Which token might go up next. Which sector could lead the next rally. Which project is about to launch a new narrative. Meanwhile, something far less dramatic has been happening in the background. Stablecoins are quietly becoming one of the most widely
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Crypto markets tend to move in narratives. One year it is decentralized finance. Another year it is NFTs. Then suddenly the conversation shifts toward AI tokens, gaming ecosystems, or a new layer-two chain that promises faster transactions. Most of the attention goes toward assets that might appreciate quickly. But if
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For years the AI crowd and the crypto crowd have behaved like two neighbors who live on the same street but pretend not to notice each other. AI people tend to roll their eyes at crypto. Too speculative, too chaotic, too many tokens promising to reinvent finance every six months.
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Crypto markets tend to move through emotional phases rather than clean economic cycles. At the beginning of a rally, most people assume it will fade quickly. As prices keep climbing, curiosity starts creeping in. Eventually the mood shifts completely and the same narrative begins circulating everywhere. In previous cycles that
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Coca-Cola just raised its dividend for the 62nd straight year. Johnson & Johnson hit 61 years. Procter & Gamble clocked in at 67. Wall Street cheered. Retail investors piled in. And I'm here wondering if anyone actually looked at the stock prices. The dirty secret about Dividend Aristocrats?
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In today’s digital age, investing has become more accessible than ever before. Social media platforms, from Twitter to Reddit, have transformed the way people gather investment advice, discuss strategies, and make financial decisions. While these platforms offer valuable insights, they also create a new set of psychological challenges for
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The internet has long promised convenient ways to make money. Many of those promises were exaggerated, but the potential for profit has always existed, even if it is often inconsistent or short lived. For years people promoted online courses that claimed quick riches with minimal overhead. For example, drop shipping
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Every time a new wave of tech emerges, the same discussions appear. Which jobs will be lost? Which firms will be winners? Will the world change overnight? These are the questions everyone wants to answer, but the more interesting opportunities are usually found elsewhere. Most discussions about AI focus on
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For some people, crypto still looks like nothing more than a way to trade price swings and argue with strangers on the internet. Meanwhile, the underlying technology has been slowly maturing and quietly finding its way into more industries. Institutional tools for payments, settlements, and collateral are being built and
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If your job involves thinking, something interesting is happening, and it's important to notice. Just a few days ago, I observed a junior analyst putting together a market brief for a meeting. In less than twenty minutes, she summarized and extracted key data from twelve different sources, created
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The Rising Threat of Inflation in 2026 Inflation is an economic reality that has become impossible to ignore in 2026. With rising prices and a more unpredictable financial landscape, many investors are scrambling to find ways to protect their wealth. Traditional savings accounts no longer offer the same purchasing power