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Exploring the intersection of technology, business, and finance through personal insights and industry analysis.

Dec 24, 20258 min

x402: The Future of Paid APIs and AI Streams

A deep dive into HTTP 402, comparing my streaming-first x402-paywall implementation with Coinbase's open protocol standard.

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Nov 20256 min

Bitcoin at $80k: The Institutional Floor & The Changing World Order

Analyzing the dip to $80k as a buying opportunity, referencing Ray Dalio's economic cycle theories and institutional flows.

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Sep 7, 20255 min

AI Breakthroughs: From On-Device Intelligence to Life-Saving Medical Tech

From Google's EmbeddingGemma running directly on devices to AI-powered cardiac ultrasound systems, 2025 has delivered some of the most exciting AI breakthroughs yet.

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Sep 7, 20257 min

Clean Energy Overtakes Fossil Fuels: Why 2025 is a Turning Point

For the first time in history, global investment in clean energy technologies has matched and surpassed spending on fossil fuel development, with over $670 billion flowing into renewables.

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Sep 7, 20256 min

The Gadgets Defining 2025: From Ultra-Powerful Laptops to Smart Sustainable Homes

From laptops that rival desktop workstations to smart home innovations designed with sustainability in mind, the latest wave of devices is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

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Sep 7, 20258 min

From Bitcoin to Borrowing: How JPMorgan's Crypto Collateralization and Rising U.S. Debt are Reshaping Finance

The financial world is shifting in ways we could not have imagined a decade ago. Cryptocurrencies, once dismissed as speculative fads, are now being woven into the fabric of traditional banking.

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