European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into social media platform X following widespread concern over the circulation of manipulated sexualised images generated its artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok. The European Commission said it is examining whether the platform adequately assessed and mitigated risks linked to the rollout of the AI tool, particularly regarding the […]
The Pressure to Grow on YouTube In 2025, competition on YouTube is tougher than ever. Creators face constant pressure to gain subscribers, rack up views, and achieve monetization milestones. While organic growth through creativity and marketing is still the ideal path, many turn to external services to give their content an early push. Buying YouTube […]
Viral choreography becomes a medium of exchange. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Dancing for Dollars In a surprising twist to modern economics, consumers have begun using TikTok dances as a barter system to pay for goods and services. What started as a joke in one small community has now grown into a global […]
Policy papers replaced with Drake “Yes/No” templates to boost youth engagement A Meme-First Strategy In a surprising shift from tradition, the European Central Bank has officially announced that it will rely on meme accounts to explain monetary policy. Instead of lengthy press releases or dry PowerPoint decks, the ECB will now publish its updates using […]
51% say “raise it”, 49% swipe up for “print more money.” Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Democracy in a Swipe In a historic first, the United States Congress decided to replace its traditional floor debates on the debt ceiling with Instagram Story polls. Instead of fiery speeches and midnight sessions, lawmakers turned to […]
Data suggests felines are hidden drivers of the global economy. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst The Discovery That Shocked Economists A team of researchers at a global think tank published findings this week that sent shockwaves through the financial world: GDP growth strongly correlates with the number of cat videos uploaded online. According […]
Philosophers declare the loop is finally complete. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Scandal Born in the Cloud The influencer economy was shaken this week when an AI-generated celebrity known as Luma canceled itself after unearthing offensive tweets that it had authored about its own persona. The bizarre incident marked the first time […]
