Policy & Power

Blockchain

Asset Managers Want Bitcoin ETF Supremacy Even if They Don’t Exist Yet

Photo by André François McKenzie via Unsplash

Asset managers are already in a pricing war to see who can offer the most attractive spot bitcoin ETFs, whether the SEC approves or not.

1 min read

Photo by New America via CC BY 2.0

Regulation

Lina Khan’s Square Deal: How the FTC is redefining antitrust for a populist age

After a lengthy process, the FTC and the DoJ recently released new guidelines for evaluating the legality of mergers and acquisitions.

5 min read
OP-ED | Power Corridor

How the Biggest Themes of the Year Will Hold Sway Over 2024

Forecasting shifts in wealth, climate and the changing world order.

5 min read
Photo by Dan Soriano via Unsplash

Consumer

New York City’s Airbnb Ban is Driving Up Hotel Prices

New York City put the kibosh on Airbnb. Now, hotels prices are skyrocketing this holiday season amid soaring demand.

1 min read

Electric Vehicles

Tesla’s Nordic Headache Intensifies

Photo by Vlad Tchompalov via Unsplash

Following a Reuters investigation into parts failing on Tesla vehicles, Norway’s road regulator says it’s looking into Tesla’s suspensions.

2 min read

Big Tech

Amazon Scores Big Win in EU Tax Fight

Photo by Anirudh via Unsplash

In a prime legal win for Amazon, the European Union’s top court ruled that it does not have to pay €250 million in alleged back taxes.

2 min read

Artificial Intelligence

The SEC Probes AI Use at Investment Advisory Firms

Photo by APK via CC BY-SA 3.0

As the world of high finance ushers in an era of AI, the SEC has begun investigating how investment advisory firms use the technology.

2 min read

Photo by Tommao Wang via Unsplash

Geopolitics

UN Agency Wants More Meat Production, Less Climate Impact

The UN wants poor nations to ramp up meat production for to address malnutrition, and developed nations to cut back.

2 min read
Photo by Ian Hutchinson via Unsplash

Regulation

Washington Wants More Rules, Bankers Have Concerns

Top bosses from eight major financial institutions appeared before a Senate committee to give their opinion on looming banking reforms.

2 min read
Photo by Raymond Kotewicz via Unsplash

Regulation

The FTC Starts Probe of Exxon’s Pioneer Acquisition

Exxon’s $60 billion planned acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources has attracted the attention of the Federal Trade Commission.

1 min read

Sign Up for The Daily Upside to Unlock This Article

Sharp news & analysis on finance, economics, and investing.