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Three threats to the age of energy abundance

Noahpinion • 7470 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Energy Crypto AI Renewables
  1. The world is experiencing a new age of energy abundance due to advancements in solar power, batteries, and other renewable technologies, leading to increased productivity and numerous possibilities for innovation.
  2. Potential threats to this energy abundance come from the increasing demand for electricity driven by new digital technologies like Bitcoin and AI, as well as challenges in connecting new power sources to the U.S. electrical grid.
  3. Electricity demand in the U.S. is unexpectedly rising again after years of being flat, creating a need for better preparation and planning to meet the surging demand.

Out with a Bang as FTC Beats the PharmaBros

BIG by Matt Stoller • 39535 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antitrust Crypto Private Equity Legislation
  1. FTC achieved a significant victory in a merger case which could impact corporate America
  2. Judge Rakoff ruled that certain crypto assets are securities, setting a precedent for regulation in the crypto space
  3. Private equity firm involvement in a rent-fixing scheme highlights potential liabilities for such ownership arrangements

Long Take: How can Farcaster avoid the death trap of decentralized social media?

The Fintech Blueprint • 864 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media Blockchain Fintech Crypto Web3
  1. Farcaster aims to blend social media with Web3 capabilities to create a more engaging platform.
  2. When shifting platforms, it's important to innovate without compromising the core user experience.
  3. Decentralized social media platforms like Steemit, EOS Voice, and BitClout have struggled due to prioritizing financial features over user engagement.

💥Bankruptcy Flex?💥

PETITION • 1120 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💰 Finance Bankruptcy Crypto
  1. The market is showing signs of unpredictability due to economic factors like consumer sentiment and jobless claims.
  2. Some companies expecting rate cuts may have to wait longer due to cautious Fed comments.
  3. Core Scientific, a crypto-mining firm, is highlighted as a winner amidst bankruptcy cases.
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Bluesky's big moment

Platformer • 3341 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media AI Crypto Business Ethics
  1. Bluesky, a decentralized social network similar to early Twitter, is gaining popularity and could offer a unique alternative to mainstream social media platforms.
  2. Bluesky should focus on maintaining its decentralized nature while making it user-friendly, encouraging developers to build on the platform, and embracing the platform's quirky and fun atmosphere.
  3. Bluesky can potentially address issues in the Twitter ecosystem, such as content moderation and API accessibility, to differentiate itself further and attract a wider user base.

💥Nobody Care(ismatic)💥

PETITION • 275 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Bankruptcy Finance Crypto Legal
  1. A medical apparel seller has filed for bankruptcy due to various financial challenges and changes in the industry.
  2. The restructuring process involves equitizing first lien debt and securing a DIP financing with interesting features.
  3. The bankruptcy filing of Terraform Labs Pte. Ltd., known for the failed stablecoin Terra USD, has led to ongoing legal proceedings and the company's intent to continue its business plan.

The Bitcoin ETF launch: not an orange wave but not a sell the news either

Ecoinometrics • 235 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
💰 Finance Bitcoin ETFs Investment Crypto
  1. The impact of the Bitcoin ETF launch is not visible yet, but the potential is huge.
  2. Short-term outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust are currently offsetting any major effects of the ETF launch.
  3. Once the transition stabilizes, more investors like BlackRock and Fidelity may bring steady inflows with the ETFs, potentially opening up Bitcoin to a broader investor base.

❄️ 🚀 Une grosse annonce à vous faire. Ready ?

Snowball • 2614 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
💼 Business Finance News Technology Crypto Marketing
  1. Snowball+ is a new collective of newsletters focused on personal finance in France, featuring various experts and tools.
  2. The launch price for Snowball+ is 9€ per month or 80€ per year, offering additional content and a diverse range of financial topics.
  3. Existing subscribers to Snowball will experience a price increase soon; new content will be added regularly to Snowball+.

The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 151 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Crypto Books Journalism Scandal Investigation
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.

Long Take: FDIC consent order vs. $3B banking-as-a-service champion Cross River Bank

The Fintech Blueprint • 609 implied HN points • 03 May 23
💰 Finance Banking Regulation Crypto Stablecoins Financial Crisis
  1. The FDIC is closely monitoring banking practices to ensure systemic stability during a crisis.
  2. Cross River Bank, a $3B banking-as-a-service champion, is under scrutiny and must comply with a consent order.
  3. Regulators are concerned about fintech companies entering the banking sector without proper oversight.

Taiwan AI Conference Slides, Nvidia Fraud Hoax, Huawei, ARM IPO, and Intel

Mule’s Musings • 263 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Semiconductors Crypto Internet Conspiracy Theories
  1. The Taiwan AI conference had great slides and discussions on AI content and technology.
  2. There is a debunking of the 'Nvidia is a fraud' narrative, explaining reasons for recent actions by Nvidia.
  3. The complexity of internet-scale events can lead to conspiracy theories as people try to make sense of things beyond their understanding.

In Search of Hardness

Breaking Smart • 90 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Protocols Crypto AI AI safety
  1. A new program called Summer of Protocols has produced a wealth of research output focused on the study of protocols and hardness in technology and the world at large.
  2. The Protocol Kit from the Summer of Protocols is a free publication containing essays, artwork, and tools to spark interest and discussion around protocols.
  3. Thinking in terms of 'hardness' and 'protocols' can be a powerful approach for various fields, from technology to party planning, providing a new perspective on problem-solving and creativity.

Quant Letter: February 2024, Week-2

The Parlour • 17 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Finance Crypto Machine Learning GitHub Quantitative
  1. Using Autoencoder architectures in Statistical Arbitrage can simplify strategy development and improve returns compared to traditional methods.
  2. A new method, Causal-NECOVaR, provides reliable risk predictions for financial risk analysis regardless of market shocks and systemic changes.
  3. The Merton investment-consumption problem is expanded to incorporate transaction costs and stochastic differential utility in Portfolio Optimization for a better understanding of parameter combinations.

How I made Quickview, my AI-based Crypto Newsletter

Implementing • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Crypto Database Automation
  1. Quickview is a newsletter created to share AI-based summaries of YouTube videos from crypto creators, helping subscribers stay informed and connected with the crypto community.
  2. Database modeling for this project involves tables for videos, creators, categories, languages, summaries, and newsletters on Substack, creating a structured system.
  3. Automation in the process includes collecting YouTube videos, generating summaries with ChatGPT, and publishing a new post daily using scheduled tasks and Heroku, optimizing efficiency.

PYUSD

Confronting the Future • 137 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
💰 Finance Blockchain Stablecoins Payments Regulation Crypto
  1. Stablecoins like PYUSD are becoming inevitable in the global financial landscape.
  2. Public blockchains erode monopolies and offer new options for value exchange.
  3. Introduction of PYUSD by PayPal will lead to legislative action, regulatory scrutiny, and talent demand in the stablecoin space.

#48

The Nibble • 7 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Crypto Web Development Software Development Data Structures
  1. Feedback is being sought for the newsletter content to better cater to readers' interests.
  2. Interesting developments in the tech world include potential $7 trillion AI chip funding, Reddit IPO unique share distribution, and US Tech getting into the Indian market.
  3. Noteworthy advancements in AI technologies, such as new models like LLM streaming and fast inference engines, are shaping diverse industries.