Coinbase has filed lawsuits against Illinois and Connecticut, challenging state orders that treat prediction markets as illegal sports betting. The crypto exchange plans to offer these markets via Kalshi in January, arguing they are regulated futures contracts under federal CFTC authority, not gambl
The founder of a growing company hit a wall, overwhelmed by operational chaos. His solution was hiring a COO who happened to be his spouse. The partnership unlocked new levels of stability and strategic focus.
A project leader reflects on a successful but morale-crushing payroll system launch. The experience taught them that the “how” of work is just as important as the “what” for long-term success.
ByteDance has signed a binding contract to place TikTok’s US operations under the control of a joint venture led by Oracle. The deal, set to finalize in January 2026, will see ByteDance retain a minority 19.9% stake while avoiding an outright ban.
According to Fortune, AI is fundamentally redrawing the competitive map for every brand. The goal is no longer just ranking on a page, but being cited in an AI’s answer, as advertisers are projected to spend over $25 billion annually on AI-powered search placements by 2029.
According to Fast Company, the tools and mandates leaders choose around AI expose their true beliefs about human workers. From AI-blamed layoffs to pervasive electronic monitoring, the trend suggests a preference for controllable “synthetic” employees.
PayPal is extending its PYUSD stablecoin into financing AI infrastructure like GPUs and data centers. The move taps into a massive projected market for AI compute spending, which could hit $6.7 trillion by 2029. A new incentive program will offer 4.5% on deposits to fuel adoption.
Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million to settle FTC allegations of deceptive practices. The agency says the company misled users about “free delivery,” hidden refunds, and auto-enrolled them in paid subscriptions.
According to new estimates, the ChatGPT mobile app has reached $3 billion in lifetime consumer spending. The vast majority of that growth happened in 2025, showing a massive surge in adoption. This pace has even eclipsed major platforms like TikTok and Disney+.
OpenAI has officially launched its ChatGPT app store, moving beyond simple integrations to a full-fledged, discoverable platform. You can now connect and @-mention apps like Spotify, Expedia, and Canva directly in your chat to create playlists, book trips, or design graphics instantly.
