Eliminate personal details from data brokers in 2026 for safety
Taking Control of Your Data in 2026 As you ponder your New Year’s resolutions, consider making a choice that impacts every facet of your life: removing your personal data from the internet. This involves more than just social media or email subscriptions; companies silently collect and sell your personal files without your consent. Many individuals […]
Coupang Proposes $1.17 Billion in Payouts Following Major Data Breach
Coupang Announces $1.17 Billion Compensation Plan After Data Breach E-commerce giant Coupang, often referred to as the “Amazon of South Korea,” has revealed a compensation strategy totaling 1.69 trillion Korean won (approximately $1.17 billion) aimed at the 34 million customers who were affected by a significant data breach disclosed in November. According to a report […]
Hope for Beta, Not Alpha – Of Dollars And Data
Understanding Alpha and Beta in Investing Many in the investment world tend to think that alpha, or the ability to outperform the market, is the Holy Grail for investors. It makes sense, right? Generally speaking, more alpha is better than less. But alpha doesn’t always equate to better investment outcomes. Why? Well, because alpha is, […]
How data centers might trigger the next populist uprising
Concerns Grow Over AI’s Impact on Electricity Costs There’s a lot of talk about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize various fields, including healthcare and productivity. It’s exciting, sure, but whether it will actually deliver those benefits? Well, that’s another story. What is becoming increasingly evident, though, is that if data centers continue to hike energy […]
XRP price falls today as new data reveals increased investments in XRP funds despite overall declines in the crypto market.
Market Update: XRP and Digital Asset Trends New York, December 29, 2025 — In Monday’s trading session, XRP slipped by 0.5% to $1.85. This change came after CoinShares revealed that XRP-related investment products received $70.2 million in inflows last week, amidst a backdrop of $446 million in net outflows from various digital asset funds. Bitcoin […]
Data breach at 700Credit reveals Social Security numbers of 5.8 million individuals
Data breaches in the financial services sector are increasingly common and, unfortunately, quite costly—especially when they involve Social Security numbers. Recently, the fintech company 700 Credit acknowledged that personal data of over 5.8 million individuals had been compromised. The alarming part is that this breach didn’t originate from 700 Credit’s internal systems but instead stemmed […]
Bernie Sanders Reiterates Demand for a Halt on Data Centers in Resistance to ‘Oligarchs’
Bernie Sanders Calls for a Halt to AI Data Center Construction Independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont reiterated his stance on Sunday, urging a stop to the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. He proposed that billionaires adopt certain progressive policies. A report from December mentioned that nearly 3,000 AI data centers are either […]
Bernie Sanders calls for a pause on new AI data centers.
Sen. Bernie Sanders Advocates for AI Data Center Moratorium On Sunday, Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a temporary halt on data processing facilities that support artificial intelligence. He emphasized the need for a broader discussion on the implications of this rapidly growing technology, particularly regarding its benefits for the wealthy elite. The 84-year-old senator from Vermont […]
Palantir (PLTR) Stock Today: Shares Decline in Light Post-Christmas Trading as Navy “ShipOS” Agreement and AI Data Center Efforts Highlight 2026
Market Update: Palantir Technologies on the Last Trading Day of 2025 NEW YORK — December 26, 2025, 3:10 PM ET. As the year winds down, Wall Street seems to embody a half-hearted vibe. Sure, transactions are happening, but it feels like the energy is low-key. Investors are zeroing in on interest rate expectations, getting ready […]
China’s approach to AI might make Americans into sources of data.
AI’s Future: An American vs. Chinese Dilemma “The future of AI will either be shaped by American values or by China.” This stark warning came recently from Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. At first glance, it might seem abstract. But it’s a very tangible concern. The pressing issue […]