In the cutthroat world of tech, we’re often amazed and drawn to the pioneers. But here’s a dirty little secret: it’s not the trailblazers who end up swimming in cash, it’s the copycats who perfect their ideas.
The Long Road to Legitimacy Revolut, the brash upstart of the financial world, has been knocking on the door of the UK banking establishment since 2021. The journey was about as smooth as a Brexit negotiation, with regulators raising eyebrows over everything from accounting practices to corporate culture.
Elon Musk is taking a bold leap into the streaming wars with X’s upcoming TV app, targeting Amazon and Samsung smart TVs. This move signals Musk’s ambition to pivot X from its microblogging roots into a formidable video platform, directly challenging YouTube’s dominance. Musk’s strategy?
Netflix UK just nailed a game-changing deal with the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and the Personal Managers Association (PMA), setting a new standard for writers on live-action scripted series.
The shift from abundance to scarcity has caught many off guard. Bectu, the UK’s broadcasting and crew union, has even declared an emergency in the freelance TV community, highlighting the severity of the situation.
FTX’s dramatic downfall left a gaping void in the cryptocurrency world, a void that Can Sun, co-founder of the emerging Backpack exchange in the UAE, recognises all too well. Sun, previously FTX’s general counsel, now races with Backpack to fill this void, viewing it as a high-stakes, “winner-takes-all” opportunity.
In the realm of enchanting storytelling and whimsical adventures, Disney has long held the scepter. However, the entertainment giant recently made a jaw-dropping announcement that reverberated across the industry: a colossal $60 billion investment in its parks and cruises business over the next decade. The reaction was swift, as Disney shares took a 3% dip. But why the dramatic shift, and what does it mean for Disney’s future?
Butler Asia: Revolutionising Real Estate. I have been looking at Hong Kong-based prop-tech start-up Butler recently, the’re taking on the real estate industry giants with a tech-driven approach, I love it. Founded in 2018 to provide services like cleaning and closet organising, Butler is now shaking up property management practices.
New York, New York the city that never sleeps—this could be because everyone's too busy figuring out if they're allowed to rent their apartment out for the night. I saw this in the news. New York City just tightened the leash on Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms. It’s created new regulations which means hosts must register with the city and be physically present during the rental period. These rules have led to a significant drop in bookings, affecting both hosts and the platform.