Author: Aaron
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The Global Opportunity to Build & Lease AI Data Centers
AI isn’t just a software story—it’s a power, real-estate, and specialized-infrastructure story. Hyperscalers and model labs need massive, reliable capacity fast, and they increasingly rent it. In the U.S. alone, data-center construction spending hit a record ~$40B annualized in June 2025, with growth still accelerating as generative AI scales out. (Reuters) Demand that outpaces traditional…
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The Mobility of Wealth: From Tax Havens to Real Estate
One of the enduring strategies for concealing wealth has been the quiet transfer of financial assets to offshore destinations. Today, it is estimated that US$12 trillion of global financial wealth is held in tax havens—equivalent to around 12% of global GDP. This practice is not spread evenly across society; it is sharply concentrated at the…
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Ledger CTO Warns of Shocking NPM Attacks Targeting Crypto Users
A chilling warning from the CTO of Ledger has sent shockwaves through the crypto community. According to recent reports, a large-scale supply chain attack is underway, leveraging the Node Package Manager (NPM) ecosystem that underpins vast portions of the global web. A Billion Downloads, A Billion Risks Here’s what’s happening: The payload is insidious. It…
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Uncommon but Rare Valuable Collectibles: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight
When people think of valuable collectibles, their minds often jump to coins, stamps, or comic books. But the world of collectibles is full of overlooked treasures hiding in attics, garages, and even kitchen drawers. From presidential inauguration buttons to quirky roadside pottery, certain rare objects defy expectations and fetch astonishing sums at auction. Unique Rare…
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Expats in the USA: How the Savvy Arrive and Thrive
For decades, the United States has drawn ambitious expats seeking opportunity, stability, and scale. From entrepreneurs to professionals, many arrive with big dreams—but only the savvy manage to thrive in a country as vast and complex as America. Success isn’t accidental. It comes from preparation, cultural awareness, and smart financial positioning. Arriving with a Plan…
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Tether Eyes the Gold Supply Chain: From Vaults to Mines
In a move that has surprised both the cryptocurrency and gold industries, Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin (USDT), has begun holding discussions with mining and investment groups about investing across the entire gold supply chain. According to four people familiar with the recent talks, this potential strategy would encompass mining, refining, trading,…
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Standard Chartered Bank: A Global Trade and Finance Powerhouse
When it comes to international banking, few names carry the weight and reach of Standard Chartered Bank. Known simply as Standard Chartered or StanChart, the institution has built a reputation not only as a financial services provider but also as a bridge between East and West. Understanding what the bank is best known for requires…
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Hong Kong vs. Singapore vs. Kuala Lumpur vs. Ho Chi Minh City: Where Does Luxury Real Estate Deliver for Offshore Investors?
Asia’s luxury property markets aren’t moving in lockstep anymore. Policy, currency, and supply quirks now matter as much as postcard skylines. Here’s a clear, investor-minded comparison of four heavyweight hubs—Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)—with fresh prices, rules, and yield math to help you position capital. 1) Price snapshot (prime/luxury)…
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West Africa’s Power Gap = Private-Capital Alpha
An investor’s deep dive into energy production, costs, coverage, and deficits in Mauritania, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso West Africa’s power market is a classic emerging-infrastructure story: fast-rising demand, thin grids, high thermal fuel exposure, and clear policy signals inviting private capital (IPPs, DFIs, blended finance). Below we map the opportunity country-by-country—with the latest…