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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently met with senior policymakers in the United Kingdom to support the country’s ongoing efforts to shape clear crypto regulations. In a June 16 post on X, Armstrong revealed he had been in London, pictured outside Downing Street, for discussions focused on positioning the UK as a leading crypto hub. While […]
Jun 17, 2025Ravie LakshmananPrivacy / Data Protection Meta Platforms on Monday announced that it’s bringing advertising to WhatsApp, but emphasized that the ads are “built with privacy in mind.” The ads are expected to be displayed on the Updates tab through its Stories-like Status feature, which allows ephemeral sharing of photos, videos, voice notes, and […]
Nuclear power is all the rage right now. NuScale Power (SMR 9.45%) has a market cap of $11 billion, and its stock is up 360% in the last 12 months. Hype is growing for this resurgent energy solution to help match demand from data centers and artificial intelligence, which are growing like gangbusters. However, risks […]
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, from customer service agents and recommendation engines to fraud detection and supply chain optimization, trust in these systems is critical. But trust in AI solutions doesn’t stem from the algorithms. It’s rooted in the data. Diverse, high-quality data is a prerequisite for reliable, effective, and ethical AI […]
Owning Costco (COST -1.34%) or Walmart (WMT -0.65%) stock today might seem risky, given the uncertainty around tariffs and economic growth. Retailers are among the first to notice when consumers are pulling back on spending, often by trading down to cheaper brands and limiting discretionary purchases. Yet, these two retailing giants have proven that they […]
I used to talk to a lot of financial advisors who were interested in joining Ritholtz Wealth Management. Those conversations slowed down dramatically post-COVID. Now they’re picking back up as fast as they stalled out, and I want to talk about what led to this fall and rise. During the era of zero interest rates, […]
Some charts that caught my eye this week: 1. Retirement savings are better than expected. Here’s something I wrote in Everything You Need to Know About Saving For Retirement: My only retirement rule of thumb is that your savings rate should be in the double digits as a percentage of income. If you do nothing else […]
Top fund managers consistently select individual stocks to build high-performing portfolios. While individual investors often believe they can do the same, and some actually might, the vast majority of people aren’t as skilled at stock selection. Here’s where the recommendation of Warren Buffett comes into play. The Oracle of Omaha suggests the right course of […]
For many, the “last mile” of the end-to-end customer journey can present a challenge. Services at this stage often involve much more complex interactions than the usual app or self-service portal can handle. This could be dealing with a challenging health diagnosis, addressing late mortgage payments, applying for government benefits, or understanding the lifestyle you […]
One of the beautiful things about software is that it’s always evolving. However, each piece carries the weight of past decisions made when it was created. Over time, quick fixes, “temporary” workarounds, and deadline compromises compound into tech debt. Like financial debt, the longer you wait to address it, the more expensive it becomes. It’s […]
