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Interviews·Andy Zhao, Co-founder and CEO of Ark7 – Interview Series
Fractional real estate investing has the potential to transform how retail and institutional investors alike engage with the property market. Where traditional real estate investing often requires substantial capital and involves significant management responsibilities, fractional ownership provides investors with the…
Joshua Stoner
Bitcoin·Bitcoin (BTC) Breaches $100,000: The Laser-Eyed Believers Were Right
After ~15 years, Bitcoin has become one of the most improbable and inspiring success stories in the modern age. It is a global phenomenon that has captivated believers and naysayers alike through wild market cycles, stories of forward-thinking investors going…
Joshua Stoner
Best Of·Strategic Stockpiling: Ranking The Worlds Most Peculiar Reserve Assets
If you haven’t heard already, President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged to establish a strategic reserve of Bitcoin (BTC) by the U.S. government. While this has helped further fuel the asset’s current bull run, many still see this as unneeded…
Joshua Stoner
Agriculture·Hemp-Derived CBG Proven to Improve Memory Recall While Greatly Reducing Stress and Anxiety
In a recent clinical trial, researchers have come to various intriguing conclusions regarding the medicinal properties of Cannabis. The study, titled ‘Acute effects of cannabigerol on anxiety, stress, and mood: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover, field trial,‘ was first published on Nature.com and detailed…
Joshua Stoner
Artificial Intelligence·Detecting a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or ‘Stroke’ – AI May Assist Paramedics in Time Critical Emergencies
Being a Paramedic is an unbelievably stressful job. Not only are they tasked with saving lives, but these frontline workers are constantly placed in unpredictable situations in every environment imaginable. They must remain personable yet assertive and work well as…
Joshua Stoner
Hardware Wallets·Cypherock X1 – An Effective and Apt Approach Toward Self Custody
Pros and Cons Audited, Open-Source Code Simple, Streamlined Setup Near Pinnacle of Safety Can Be Used as a Seed Phrase Backup Manager Supports Display Rotation for Left-Handed Users Requires Understanding of Digital Assets to Appreciate 'Seedless' Approach Mobile App Still…
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Transportation·Rivian Shares Surge on $5B Capital Infusion from Volkswagen
It is no secret that EV manufacturers have been struggling in 2024. Just last week, we reported Fisker’s unsurprising demise despite its valiant efforts to stay afloat. While its woes are not nearly as pronounced as Fisker’s, Rivian is another…
Joshua Stoner
Biotechnology·Discovering and Enhancing Use-Cases for Cannabis
As acceptance of Cannabis has grown over the past few years, so has our understanding of the medication/drug. Despite this, researchers believe that many beneficial but untapped effects of the medication have yet to be discovered. This has resulted in…
Joshua Stoner
Artificial Intelligence·Outdated Emergency Protocols Primed to be Modernized by Machine Learning
New data from Osaka University has shown that machine learning’s rapidly increasing capabilities may now extend to emergency situations. A team of researchers has shown that the technology can now effectively assist in determining appropriate candidates for Tranexamic Acid, reducing…
Joshua Stoner
Artificial Intelligence·Innovative Approaches to Improving Human Longevity
While the reasons are varied, human longevity has increased markedly over time. In 1924, the global average lifespan hovered around a mere ~46 years – a number skewed by high rates of deaths of infants alongside infectious diseases. By 1974,…
Joshua Stoner
Computing & Semiconductors·Taiwan Earthquake Forces Chip Manufacturers to Temporarily Halt Production
Overnight, Taiwan experienced its largest earthquake in ~25 years. This event, which registered as a 7.4 on the Richter scale, has already proven disastrous, with hundreds injured and at least 9 dead at the time of writing. Notably, the effects…
Joshua Stoner
Crowdfunding·What is Passive Real Estate Investing and How Does it Work?
Passive real estate investing is a simple yet intriguing approach to bolstering one’s portfolio. The practice, which continues to grow in popularity with new technologies, involves strategically investing capital in either residential or commercial real estate while simultaneously handing off…
Joshua Stoner
Bitcoin·Can Green Hydrogen Placate Bitcoin (BTC) Detractors? Researchers May Have a Solution
Digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) are divisive for various reasons – one being their energy consumption, and the resulting perception that they are bad for the environment. Truth be told, this was at one point undeniable, as the Bitcoin network…
Joshua Stoner
Regulation·KuCoin Under Fire for Violations of Bank Secrecy Act
KuCoin, one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges, is the latest to find itself under fire from U.S. based authorities, having allegedly violated the Bank Secrecy Act, and more. Unsurprisingly, the exchange’s native token ‘KCS‘ has faltered since the…
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