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Ansem 🧸💸· 2026-08-22 20:36
social trading as a category is a multi trillion dollar opp btw, on par w apple / facebook / tik tok etc etcNone (@None):If creator revenue or callouts are done correctly in trading apps, they can become more than a source of perpetual revenue for signaling trades.The best creators will eventually optimize for quality of their trades vs pump n dumps or -ev calls, because their reputation directly ...
Bloomberg This Weekend | Trade War Escalates, Pushback on Beef Plan, Bond Market Intervention
Bloomberg Television· 2026-08-22 16:05
Trade & Tariffs - The United States implemented 50% tariffs on billions of dollars' worth of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed [1][5] - The bilateral trade affected amounts to $900 billion annually [4][16], with specific affected products valued at $20 billion [74] - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to match the tariffs dollar for dollar [5][12] - American whiskey exports to Canada decreased by approximately 70%, with market values falling from $203 million in March 2024 to $60 million [182] Financial Markets & Economy - The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion [37] - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intervened in the $30 trillion plus bond market with a $32 billion buyback initiative [25] - Inflation reached 66% in Iran amid collapsing currency and unemployment [259] - North Korea accumulated as much as $22 billion in foreign earnings over the past few years despite global sanctions [67] Corporate & Technology Developments - TikTok agreed to pay $400 million to the U.S. to settle a lawsuit alleging violations of children's privacy for users under the age of 13 [75][76] - Apple reduced jobs across teams responsible for the Siri digital assistant and Vision Pro headset, affecting more than 200 people [44]
The AI Bubble WILL Burst | Should we be fearful of Chinese Open-Source | Jerry Murdock
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2026-08-22 14:00
Macroeconomic and Credit Risks - Hyperscalers have taken on unprecedented levels of debt, exposing the credit markets to severe disruption risks if capital markets face downturns [6] - Japan holds 1 trillion dollars in U.S. Treasuries, and selling 300 billion dollars to support the yen would trigger an immediate global problem [14] - The private debt market suffers from complacency, with spreads between real risk and low risk remaining too narrow [9] Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure and Investment - Insight has managed over 90 billion dollars across technology cycles over the past 25 years [1] - Fireworks generates higher efficiency and capital returns compared to base 10, achieving a timeline to 2 billion dollars within 4 years [23][79] - Open-source models operate at 10 to 11 cents per token compared to double-digit dollar costs for frontier models, driving massive global enterprise adoption [29] Technology Evolution and Enterprise Strategy - Continuous learning models and lifelong learning architectures are expected to eventually replace static training models across the industry [118][120] - AI agents require specialized cloud sandboxes like Docker and E2B rather than traditional containers to manage probabilistic security behaviors [51][56] - Major cloud providers like Microsoft control enterprise communication through exchange systems that act as long-term financial stabilizers [137]
The Meta Trial That Could Reshape Facebook And Instagram
CNBC· 2026-08-22 14:00
Meta is facing what could be its most consequential trial yet, as 29 state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of knowingly designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and misleading the public about the risks. The states are seeking civil penalties that could approach $200 billion and changes to core features like infinite scroll and autoplay, while Meta says the claims are unsubstantiated and that it has built strong protections for teens. The outcome of the federal trial could reshape how soc ...
BTW: Headlines You May Have Missed
Bloomberg Television· 2026-08-22 12:50
Recruitment Market Dynamics - Digital job boards feature ghost job advertisements accounting for **1 in 5** postings, prompting legislative proposals in New York and Pennsylvania requiring hiring timelines and removal upon position fulfillment [5] - Regulatory scrutiny intensifies as the Texas Attorney General investigates LinkedIn for profiting from fake job listings [5][6] Professional Networking Platforms - Platform user surveys indicate **25%** of professionals consider LinkedIn acceptable as a dating tool, with **22%** having reached out or responded with romantic intent [9] - Industry discussions highlight algorithmic usage where individuals employ artificial intelligence for dating application chats, impacting authentic interpersonal engagement [11] Consumer Economy and Cost of Living - Federal Reserve data shows the bottom **40%** of United States earners possess little to no discretionary income, leading urban consumers in New York City to adopt at-home social gatherings termed housing hangs [12][14] - Urban affordability pressures cause basic social outings like entertainment and dining to become cost-prohibitive, with simple leisure activities frequently approaching **$40** and general outings exceeding **$200** [13][14] Real Estate and Infrastructure Development - Landowners in Maysville, Kentucky declined a **$26 million** acquisition offer for a family farm owned for **200 years**, rejecting land sales targeted for artificial intelligence utility data centers reportedly linked to Meta [17][18]