I have said for years that people misunderstand the global monetary system. It is not driven by trade balances. It is driven by capital flows and access to dollar liquidity. The discussion of a currency swap between the United States and the United Arab Emirates shows how the system actually works under stress. The United…
The second Trump administration arrived in the wake of the brutal Covid experience, with the hope of gutting the deep state. A public demand for dramatic reform of oppressive government agencies – and the industries that influence them – was on the docket. Reform efforts, however, have been met with frustration. The entire machinery is set…
Toronto-based Tuhk has raised $6 million USD ($8.3 million CAD) in seed funding as it prepares a wider launch of its financial crime-fighting platform. The financial cybersecurity startup launched this year and aims to help financial institutions, merchants, and other service providers identify fraudulent payment activity and shut it down. Tuhk co-founder Heather Lamont explained…
Just days after Mariah the Scientist shared her standards for starting a family, Young Thug made a bold move! Over the weekend, the ‘Burning Blue’ singer revealed she wants to be married before having a baby. Thugger didn’t publicly respond to her comments, but it seems he was taking notes! On Tuesday (Dec. 16), the…
Every founder has an origin story. There’s one kind that may resonate with many femtech founders: interacting with a healthcare and benefits system that’s not designed to serve her at all. Often, that experience has been the catalyst to build a product that actually does. “We’re really seeing this shift to more of women’s health…
President Trump’s Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned amid an investigation into her husband’s sexual misconduct in the latest Cabinet shakeup. This is the third Cabinet official to leave in Trump’s second term. Deputy Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling will replace Chavez-DeRemer as Acting Labor Secretary. “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to…
American downhill skier Lindsey Vonn was airlifted to hospital in Switzerland on Friday after crashing in the final World Cup race before the Games. Despite her ligament injury she is still “very hopeful” she can compete at the Winter Olympics in on Sunday. Her belief in herself is unshakable. In her early career she won four World…
Recurring revenue is an essential aspect of any business model, and understanding it can greatly impact your growth. Start by defining what recurring revenue means for your organization and why it matters. You’ll find that predictable income helps with cash flow and customer loyalty. Next, examine the key components and metrics that drive success. As…
Screencap of Twitter/X video. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and newly sworn in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have just announced their plans to spend billions of dollars on a ‘free’ childcare program. What could possibly go wrong? They are doing this as the state of Minnesota is imploding under the weight of a…
The search for the next James Bond is heating up, and after years of speculation surrounding who will replace Daniel Craig, the 007 franchise may finally be getting closer to an answer. A new round of auditions for the coveted role is reportedly taking place as Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascaland David Heyman continue…
