The Numbers I Saw and What They Mean This is Circle’s very first earnings report as a public company, and I have to say, a few numbers immediately grabbed my attention. USDC circulation at the end of Q2 2025 hit $61.3 billion, up a staggering 90% year over year. Growth of that magnitude in the … Continue reading My Observations and Thoughts on Circle’s First Earnings Report After IPO
In recent years, Europe, particularly France has exhibited a strong sense of autonomy in the digital technology sphere. On the surface, this drive seems rooted in a heightened concern for data privacy. But from my perspective, when one looks deeper into the policy direction, public sentiment, and consumer choices, it’s clear that a deeper motivation … Continue reading The Illusion and Reality of European Digital Sovereignty: Reflections from the French Case
In July 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins publicly warned that individuals and companies with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were actively purchasing farmland near US military bases, posing a serious national security threat. The US Department of the Treasury swiftly expanded its foreign direct investment review framework to cover 227 sites … Continue reading The Structural Vulnerability of Free Economies to Authoritarian Infiltration: The Case of China’s Overseas Expansion Strategy
I often ponder what defines a nation’s economic future. Is it short-term prosperity or deeper structural strengths? The Economic Complexity Index, developed by Harvard’s Growth Lab, offers a fresh perspective. ECI measures a country’s knowledge intensity and technical capability by analyzing the diversity and uniqueness of its export products. It is more than a number; … Continue reading Using the Economic Complexity Index to Uncover Gaps in Future Blueprint and Resilience
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