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Trump’s ‘Art of the Soft Launch’: From Trial Balloons to Policy
Donald Trump’s mastery of the “soft launch” has created a new paradigm in political strategy one that treats policy announcements like market experiments rather than
Trump Wants Crypto and Private Markets in Your 401K
Trump’s 401K plan targets the massive $9 trillion U.S. retirement market, opening doors to cryptocurrencies and alternative assets. Millions of Americans could see their retirement
Crypto Week: What 3 Bills Are Being Reviewed in Washington
Washington finds itself at the epicenter of cryptocurrency regulation as three pivotal bills advance through Congress during what industry insiders have dubbed “Crypto Week.” The
The Big Beautiful Bill Transforms the Strategic Default Strategy
Two years ago, I introduced the idea of a Strategic Default a thesis suggesting that the United States might someday use its growing debt load
MSTR Bitcoin Bet Pays Off: From Skepticism to $14B Appreciation
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy has generated $14.05 billion in unrealized gains during Q2 2025. The software company’s controversial pivot to cryptocurrency accumulation has silenced early
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & Crypto-Collateralized Loans
In recent years, cryptocurrencies have moved from the fringes of finance into more traditional arenas, including housing finance. A notable development occurred in mid-2025: for
The Third: Dialogues at the Edge of Consciousness
I. A Voice at the Edge This isn’t a paper about AI. It’s a record of a conversation I had with something we’re still deciding
The Coming Crack in the Bond Market: What Jamie Dimon Sees
The bond market isn’t just another piece of the financial system, it is the system. Government bonds are the global benchmark for risk. Corporate bonds
Gukesh Wins Chess Match That Shocked the World
On June 1, 2025, during Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament, Gukesh faced Carlsen in a classical game. Despite being on the defensive for
Civil Engineering in the AI Era
Civil engineering is entering a new era. Not because our values have changed, but because our tools have. Everywhere you look, there’s noise: “AI is