Retail CBDC Banned Until 2030, Private Digital Money Grows
In 2021 I said legal tender laws were mostly theatre, a CBDC mandate was unlikely, and private digital money would lead. Five years on, the Fed sits on the sidelines, the Senate bans a retail CBDC through 2030, and digital money is increasingly private. https://t.co/dFPiXvVWrG https://t.co/t2glYM2cQW
Kardex's Cube Automation Doubles Storage Throughput
Smarter Storage: Kardex Boosts Throughput with Cube-Based #Automation via @WevolverApp #Robotics #Engineering #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/wUrnJR4PKS
METI Rules Force Companies to Negotiate with PE Activists
I wrote about this a couple of years ago. The METI Corporate Takeover Guidelines effectively oblige companies to engage with PE funds who approach. Activists and PE funds play Bad Cop Good Cop. Link in following tweet.
Glencore's 2025 Copper, Nickel Output Drops Amid Disruptions
Glencore’s 2025 copper and nickel output fell as lower grades, mine sequencing, and operational disruptions hit key assets. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/glencore-copper-and-nickel-output.html
Zimbabwe Constitution Amendment Advances; No Referendum Planned
Now that the Public Hearings are done, the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill proceeds to other stages. The Minister of Justice explains what will happen going forward. And hey, THERE IS NO REFERENDUM REQUIRED & NO REFERENDUM PLANNED. https://t.co/M3gHcVuACq
Japan Approves Conditional Stem‑cell Parkinson’s Replacement Therapy
Woah. I'm slightly embarrassed that I missed this for a few weeks. Finally there is approval, in a Large Nation, for a stem cell-based REPLACEMENT therapy for an age-related condition. The condition is, no surprise, Parkinson's, which I always highlight...
Trust Is the Only Question Clients Really Ask
19 written questions. That's what a client brought to our meeting. But they were all asking the same thing: Can I trust you? Here's what that revealed about financial advisory.
AI Is the New Customer: Sell to Machines
AI is becoming your new customer. Visa reports a shift from B2H to B2AI, where AI agents compare, negotiate, and buy for people. 40% of Americans bought something through AI influence, and 53% of businesses will let AI negotiate deals. Yet 60% refuse...
Leverage IoT to Predict and Prevent Equipment Failures
How to Use #IoT for Predictive Maintenance by @antgrasso #InternetOfThings #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Technology #Tech https://t.co/8UI4CEuUlc
Escalating Conflicts Spread From Regional to Global
It doesn’t de-escalate. That’s the uncomfortable reality. These phases don’t resolve quickly, and they don’t reverse easily. Pressure builds. Friction increases. More actors get pulled in. And over time, what looked regional starts to connect. That’s how it spreads. More on the website. #Geopolitics #Macro #GlobalRisk #Strategy #War
Brent Basis Spread Hits $32, Shifts to June Contract
Goldman>The gap between dated Brent-the cornerstone of the global physical oil market and the reference point for many crude purchases by global refineries-and the near-dated Brent futures-which shifted from the May to the June contract...
Tesla Expands Japan Footprint, Boosting Model Y L Appeal
Macro Tesla targets Japan imports lead via store & service buildout. 35→60 stores, service 14→30; Model Y L adds family appeal. Risk: slow EV uptake, German-brand share. Trade: buy TSLA. — Viktor Kopylov PhD CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Q1 2026 Dim Sum Issuance Rises 14% to 400bn Yuan
Caixin: "For the first quarter of 2026, dim sum issuance totaled nearly 400 billion yuan, up 14% from a year earlier." https://t.co/yksX2koWPr
Oral Contraceptives Tolerated by Some; Informed Consent Essential
The oral contraceptive is well tolerated by some women. My point is you need full informed consent.
Drone Strikes Destroy 40% of Russia's Primorsk Oil Storage
Exclusive: Russia's Primorsk oil terminal lost 40% of storage to drone attacks, satellite images show https://t.co/zqKHubcFrw
Kremlin Says Strait of Hormuz Open for Russia
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz was open for Russia.
Understand Content and Reporting Are Not the Same
A lot of people need to be educated on the difference between content and reporting.
Founders Fund Conflates Chatter with Real Journalism
Founders Fund has been at the head of queue of misrepresenting what journalism is, especially in light of the ongoing holy war that the tech world thinks it is engaged in w/ legitimate media. Understand that just talking all day...
1973: Marty Cooper Makes First Ever Mobile Call
#ThisDayInTechHistory. April 3, 1973. Dr Marty Cooper from Motorola made the first mobile phone call to his competitor at AT and T. (Bloomberg Business) #Mobile #Technology https://t.co/cZjwZUT6Q6
AI Choices Expose Hidden Danger in Ongoing Conflict
3 AI-driven decisions in this conflict reveal something far more dangerous than most analysts are willing to say out loud.
Oil Hits 2008 Highs; Supply Shock Warns Food Price Surge
Kita perlu be more transparent on the risk ahead and plan. Harga & supply. Worst in history, highest in nearly 20yrs. NOT FAKE NEWS. IT’S REALITY. Other prices will spike next: FOOD. Harga minyak futures Vs harga actual jauh beza....
Tianlong-3 Launch Unconfirmed Amid Failure Speculation
LAUNCH of Tianlong-3 from Jiuquan at about 0417 UTC. Speculation it has failed but no official info yet.
Revolut Fined €13M in Italy, Compliance Gaps Persist
Reuters just reported `Italy fines Revolut over $13 million for alleged unfair commercial practices.` Some will say, the fine is small and is part of doing business. That isn't okay for the leading innovator and especially after a year-on-year increase in...
Osaka Gas Eyes US Gas Plants to Power AI Boom
Japan’s Osaka Gas is considering to invest in *five* US gas-fired power plants 🇺🇸 ⚡️ This could be a pretty profitable bet. US gas is cheap and the AI boom is slated to boost power demand Gas can provide around-the-clock electricity data...
U.S. Consumes More Crude Than It Produces, Remains Net Importer
The US is a net importer of crude oil. It consumes more crude oil than it produces, it doesn't have crude oil to sell to the world. https://t.co/OuDErnkSc9
Auto Dispatch Networks: Logistics’ Next Big Breakthrough
The Next Big Thing in Logistics: Auto Dispatch Networks #B2BLogistics #AIinLogistics #SupplyChainInnovation #Automation #FutureOfLogistics https://t.co/1C89sdWgpv
Rail Beats Shallow Rivers for Nationwide Freight Efficiency
1. We do use them (left photo is of cargo vessels on inland waterways) 2. Rail covers more of the country more efficiently (right photo is U.S. Class 1 freight rail) 3. Most rivers are 10-50 feet deep and that is too...
U1 Expands Robotic Dexterity Beyond Traditional Grippers
Meet BeingBeyond U1: Redefining #Robotic Dexterity Beyond Grippers by @beingbeyond_ #AI #Robots #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/QrEJ06RNOr
Personalized NAD Boosting Needed; Redox Fingerprints Reveal Disease
Dynamics of blood NAD and glutathione in health, disease, aging and under NAD-booster treatment “In healthy population (n=299;18-70 year-olds) redox metabolites follow normal distribution in blood and remain unchanged during aging. NAD-boosting increased 4-6 fold the blood NAD+ depending on individual,...
National Science Programs Spark Kids' DIY Space Curiosity
Watched the Artemis launch yesterday with my 8yo. Today he built a rocket out of household stuff and started explaining all the parts. Don’t underestimate how important national science programs are. 🚀
Austria to Add 1.63 GW Solar by 2025
Austria deploys 1.63 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/V6RpszBQVH
U.S. Humanoid Robots Depend on Chinese Component Suppliers
Under the Skin of America’s Humanoid Robots: Chinese Technology—Tesla and others turn to suppliers in China for components in industry seen as strategic in Washington and Beijing @raffaelehuang https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO https://t.co/bV8wAN3UMO
OpenAI, SpaceX Deals Echo Localized ZIRP Phenomenon
OpenAI buying a podcast for a few hundred million and SpaceX IPOing for a $2 trillion feels like a wierdly localized form of ZIRP. https://www.wired.com/story/openai-acquires-tbpn-buys-positive-news-coverage/
German High‑Payload Multicopter Accelerates Rescue Missions
Grille: High-Payload German Multicopter Built for Rapid Rescue Operations by @DefenseTrends #Drone #Engineering #EmergingTech #Innovation https://t.co/VWMr6QbOOh
Export Controls Sparked YMTC's Rapid Innovation Surge
US export controls slowed YMTC for about 6 weeks, then fuelled massive innovation and expanasion....
Driving Is Subsidized; Walking, Transit, Housing Save Money
One of the biggest disinformation campaigns ever applied to cities involves the constant claims that “driving pays its way.” It’s actually MASSIVELY subsidized, while things like walking, biking, public transit & supportive housing for the unhoused actually SAVE PUBLIC MONEY....
MAG Adds Two Routes, Resumes Fukuoka with B737‑8
MAG Update: 2 new destinations + 1 resumption to Fukuoka all will be operated by Malaysia Airlines using its B737-8 aircraft from July-September. MAG President & CEO Captain Nasaruddin said depending on the demand to Fukuoka and timely delivery of...
Use AI Defensively To
Cyber attacks launched by malicious humans using AI are a very real AI risk. The best way to guard against them is to use AI to proactively find vulnerabilities in our systems and harden them, along with parallel efforts in...
Qcells Launches Leasing-Focused Solar Platform for US Homes
Qcells rolls out leasing-led solar platform for US residential sector #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/mRqH87tM2B
Europe’s Navies Lack Ships Despite Advanced Technology
“Military operation would take an infinite amount of time and expose forces to immense coastal and ballistic risks.” He is correct. But what he won’t say is that France and Europe are incapable, but the US, South Korea, Japan, and China...
Turn Failure Into Data, Not Just Noise
Failure Is Data - If You Know How to Use It Failure is often framed as a cultural issue, something to normalise, embrace, or “learn from.” That framing is incomplete. The real issue is not whether failure happens. It is whether it...
Optimized Warehouse Layout Boosts Inventory Flow Efficiency
Warehouse design is a key part of inventory management. How you stage raw materials near unloading or manufacturing, and group finished goods for easy shipping, impacts the entire flow of goods. Optimize your warehouse layout for efficiency. #WarehouseManagement #Inventory https://t.co/IpPHv1KuGb
Severe Infections Independently Raise Dementia Risk, Study Shows
The role of noninfectious comorbidities in the association between severe infections and risk of dementia in Finland: A nationwide registry study "These results support the role of severe infections as independent risk factors for dementia..." https://t.co/7gG41XSiy7
Dry Needling Glutes Resolves Misdiagnosed SI Joint Pain
I had three patients on my schedule today with “SI joint pain”; two were evals. After dry needling specific trigger points in the gluteus medius muscle, their symptoms completely resolved with post treatment testing. I think “SIJ dysfunction” is largely...
Kids' Awe at Mario Galaxy Post‑credits Scene Priceless
I would do anything to have recorded the pop my six-year-old daughter gave during the second post credits scene in Mario Galaxy. The gasp of a thousand suns. I was dying.
SONAR Maps Now Feature Quick Top‑Pick Datasets
New enhancements to the SONAR maps. Rather than digging through the thousands of datasets, we have added these as quick "top picks." https://t.co/iFOfqpZLDM
Post‑game Life: Gifting Friends, Farming, Crafting Gears
crimson desert postgame is lovely. after saving the world from evil, i’m now spending my days looking for gifts for my own friends so they can like me more and we can raise cows and pigs together. i’m also building...
Malaysia Aviation Adds Shenzhen, Changsha, Fukuoka Routes
Malaysia Aviation Group just announced 3 destinations today: Shenzhen, Changsha and Fukuoka More info to follow.
Romanian Platform Opens BESS Financing to Retail Investors
Romanian investment platform looks to open up BESS project financing to retail investors #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/FYd9JLWdC7
Sony Pictures Classics Takes Over Row K's CinemaCon Slot
CinemaCon: Sony Pictures Classics Steps In to Replace Row K Entertainment in Film Showcase Presentation (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/TDRWiGbbyx via @variety