on the blockchain

BlockFi secures $250 million bailout from FTX.

Shortly before the Celsius freeze, I read that trading firm Alameda Research pulled out of a 50k ETH position that led to the “run on the bank.” The founder of Alameda Research is also the founder of FTX, which has tossed now […]

on the blockchain

Listen to earn & Bitcoin.

“The team at Fountain has created a new category called “Listen-to-Earn.” Any mobile device user in the world can download the Fountain app and start listening to podcasts today. As you listen to your favorite podcast, you will earn money. […]

teaching the kids

How one parent will educate his children.

“My goal with the 12 points below is for [my son] Onyx to graduate with the ability to study, understand, and apply any skill he chooses. I believe this is the way to develop his confidence and self-esteem so that […]

retail therapy

Five myths about retail media networks (RMNs).

This is a McKinsey post about the advertising businesses built on top of major retailers. Considering Amazon’s ad side hustle is a $30B+ business already, I’m surprised I hadn’t heard the term RMN before. | learn more

retail therapy

Health and finance influencers in China now need certification.

Given how easily terrible ideas spread online, I think this is a solid pro-consumer move. “Platform operators should be responsible for reviewing broadcasters’ certifications and subsequently putting the relevant information in the official records. Artificial intelligence-synthesized presenters and content are […]