The digitization of finance and the rise of stablecoins
At its most basic level, finance is a system for moving value. Every transaction, whether domestic or cross-border, relies on a network of institutions, protocols and processes working together to facilitate that movement. For decades, this system has relied on intricate layers of infrastructure that (for modern standards) can be slow, complex and heavily dependent […]
Is New York City on the verge of a structural downturn?
New York City has long been regarded as one of the world’s most resilient economic strongholds. It has weathered financial crises, shifts in industry and periods of outmigration before, and each time it has found a way to adapt and recover. This has created a confidence that New York will always find its footing, no […]
The value of thinking in an AI-driven world
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming an integral component of business operations and decision-making processes. It boosts efficiency, lowers costs, and transforms how information is processed and improves the speed and accuracy of decision-making. Discussions about AI tend to focus on these advantages, and often include the expectation that new employment opportunities will naturally arise as […]
Migration patterns are reshaping the value of U.S. real estate
It’s a mistake to think of the U.S. real estate market as a single, unified system, where prices and demand move in unison. This view ignores a fundamental truth. Housing in the U.S. has always been a local issue, pushed and pulled by regional economics, demographics and supply constraints that are very rarely aligned. This […]
The emotional volatility of entrepreneurship
When market discussion turns to volatility, it typically means how fast prices jump around. These quick ups and downs can really sway what investors feel and lead to a lot of uncertainty about where things are headed. Starting a business entails a significant degree of emotional volatility, a topic that is not always discussed. As […]
Why healthcare needs entrepreneurs, not just pharma
When we think of healthcare innovation, we often think of pharmaceutical breakthroughs. New drugs, new therapies and headline-making clinical trials all play an essential role in improving patient outcomes. But getting down to the bare bones of the healthcare system (pun intended) we see it’s about much more than prescriptions. It’s a vast and intricate […]
The institutionalization of digital assets
Digital assets are having a profound impact on how money moves, on how investment portfolios are built, and on the operation of financial systems overall. 2025 saw major breakthroughs in this regard, as more and more financial institutions started to treat cryptocurrency as an asset that can strengthen the financial space and financial processes, rather […]
What AI cannot replace
Artificial intelligence is a force, there’s no denying it. It’s being integrated into all kinds of solutions to make analyzing data more accurate and efficient. It really is a tech revolution, but should we feel threatened? I read a very interesting article recently that took the position that no, we shouldn’t. The article profiles Kathryn […]
Yes, Bitcoin has dropped. But we shouldn’t panic
Bitcoin’s value has dropped. That much is obvious. What’s not so obvious is where its value might go from here. But if you’ve been around the crypto market for any length of time, you’ll know volatility is part of the game. Maybe it’s even the reason you came into the crypto space in the first […]
U.S. housing market trends for the year ahead
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading and listening to economists, strategists and housing experts sharing their thoughts and views on the U.S. housing market and what broader trends we might see taking shape in 2026. As you might expect, there’s no single consensus. The big topics on everyone’s mind are housing prices, mortgage […]