China standardizes “ci yuan” as official term for AI tokens, calling it the settlement unit of the intelligent era
China has chosen an official Chinese name for the basic building block of the AI industry, and the name itself…
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Obex Starts Deploying $1B in USDS Into Mortgages, AI Hardware, and Solar Energy
Obex, the stablecoin incubator administered by Framework Ventures and backed by a $2.5 billion mandate from the Sky ecosystem, on…
South Korea Crypto Investors: Revealing Data Shows Men in Their 30s Drive the Market
SEOUL, South Korea – December 2025. New regulatory data provides a definitive snapshot of who is investing in cryptocurrency within…
Ranjan Roy: OpenAI’s revenue could reach $284 billion by 2030, skepticism surrounds sustainability of growth projections, and Amazon’s retail model faces critical challenges | Big Technology
Key Takeaways OpenAI’s revenue has surged to $25 billion annually, reflecting robust growth in AI adoption. There is skepticism about…
Mitchell Green: Companies without earnings face severe risks, Chinese AI firms are underestimated, and SaaS market downturn may be an overreaction | 20VC
Key takeaways Companies without earnings or EBITDA face significant risks in the current economic climate. Chinese companies in AI are…
Miles Clements: Balancing financial metrics with operational health, the art and science of investing in AI, and why coding tools are the battleground for productivity | 20VC
Key Takeaways Focusing solely on financial metrics can obscure deeper issues within a business. Successful investing combines scientific valuation with…
Tal Kirschenbaum: Automating month-end close boosts finance team efficiency, strategic pricing models align with business complexity, and the importance of perceived value in customer retention | SaaS Interviews
Key takeaways Automating month-end close processes can significantly reduce time and effort for finance teams. Ledge targets mid-market to enterprise…
Nischa Shah: Building a “peace of mind” fund is essential for financial stability, prioritizing high-interest debt repayment boosts financial health, and an emergency buffer enhances productivity and emotional well-being | The Diary of a CEO
Key takeaways Building a “peace of mind” fund is crucial for psychological stability in financial management. Many Americans and UK…
Emil Michael: US military involvement in Iran is likely by year-end, leveraging actions in Iran and Venezuela for China negotiations, and China’s economic dependence on oil could influence its Taiwan strategy | All-In Podcast
Key takeaways There is a significant chance of US military involvement in Iran by the end of the year. The…
Ada Palmer: The rise of Italian city republics reshaped governance, Petrarch’s critique of selfish leadership, and the transformative power of education in the Renaissance | Dwarkesh
Key takeaways The clustering of Italian city republics was a result of the need for self-governance post-Roman Empire. Petrarch criticized…