What’s the story?, What’s all the fuss about Web 3.0? Why is it interesting?, It could be the biggest shake-up of the internet since its creation!. So what?, Web 3.0 is coming but we don’t know quite how or when yet!
What’s the story?, What’s all the fuss about CBDCs? Why is it interesting?, Most of the world’s central banks have their own CBDCs at various stages. So what?, CBDCs are coming but we don’t know quite how or when yet!
What’s the story?, On August 17th, the share price of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) suddenly fell by more than 50% after a short period of intense rallying. Why is it interesting?, The rapid rise and fall of the stock coincided with financial influencer Ryan Cohen’s complete sale of his 11.8% share in BBBY on the day of the crash. So what?, Meme stocks are not going away anytime soon. Financial insecurity, amplified by the current economic climate, has generated an increased appetite for risk among young investors.
What’s the story?, InPost wants to be the #1 choice in parcel locker boxes in the UK, taking on Amazon. Why is it interesting?, It’s hugely popular in Poland but largely unheard of over here, meaning there’s big growth potential. So what?, Parcel lockers could be a growth area as e-commerce continues to expand.
In What’s the story?, Facebook is to announce its plans to shift from being a social media company to becoming a Metaverse company. In Why is it interesting?, CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks the Metaverse is an inevitable ‘reality,’ which means it could become YOUR reality. In So what?, The Metaverse is an immense opportunity for cultural change.
In What’s the story?, The original image of the “Side-eying Chloe” meme was sold at auction as a “non-fungible token” (NFT) for £54,000. Bids kicked off at 5 Ether, the equivalent of £11,000 and it was bought by 3F Music.. In Why is it interesting?, While a fungible item can be swapped with another similar item for the same value, NFTs are non-interchangeable and are a form of digital ownership verified on a digital ledger known as the blockchain. In So what?, The increase of NFTs’ popularity alongside its inflated value may eventually attract regulatory crackdowns.