Finance In 2030: A World Without Friction

By 2030, financial markets may operate with significantly less friction. Settlement cycles that currently take days could happen in near real time.

Record $125 Million Gift To Case Western Boosts Humanities In Age Of AI

The Mandel Foundation, started by three brothers on the first Forbes 400 list, is giving $125 million for, among other things, interdisciplinary studies such as the ethics of robotics.

Real-World Assets (RWA): Rebuilding Global Finance From The Ground Up

RWA will likely transform financial markets from siloed, region-based systems into globally accessible, programmable markets.

The $725 Billion AI Spending Surge Is Missing The Real Bottleneck

Big Tech’s $725 billion AI spend has a new bottleneck. Here’s what the capex explosion tells us about artificial intelligence’s real constraint.

Silicon Valley’s Casino Problem

Prediction markets, crypto and betting apps show how innovation can slide into unproductive gambling, as well as the need to draw clearer lines around financialization.

InStudio Ventures Launches $50 Million Sports Investing Fund Anchored By NFL Team Stakes

The venture capital firm has small stakes in the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers and will swing for bigger returns with sports technology startups.

For Bitcoin Holders, Aven’s New Credit Card Offers 7.99% Interest Rate

How to generate excitement and demand for a new credit card? A big Silicon Valley fintech is leaning into crypto.

What To Expect For Microsoft Stock’s 2026 Outlook, According To Experts

What do experts expect for Microsoft stock in 2026? Read this analysis of MSFT’s growth trends and analyst price targets for the 2026 fiscal year to get a better idea.

Do Older Adults Need Routine Colonoscopies Or Low Thyroid Drugs?

New JAMA studies examine whether routine colonoscopies and low‑dose thyroid drugs benefit older adults, raising questions about risks, costs and continued use.

Is Tesla Or Rivian Stock The Better Buy?

Comparing Tesla and Rivian stock in 2026? See the analysis of these two companies to find the better investment for your portfolio needs.