Of Interest
you are currently viewing:Who's Suing Whom in AI? InfographicJune 18, 2026-A visualisation of selected lawsuits from over 100 filed against AI companies as of June 2026. These are the opening salvos in a structural conflict over who owns the raw material of the internet. And what constitutes "fair use" of that material in the age of AI. And whether there will be push back agains the inherently extractive nature of AI models. Source: Information is Beautiful |
Ranked: The World's Biggest Mineral Producers
July 30, 2026--Key Takeaways
China produced 5.3 billion metric tons of minerals in 2024-26.9% of the global total.
The top five producers accounted for 61% of global mineral production.
Asia-Pacific generated just over half of the world’s mineral output.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Need Legal Clarity as Their Scale and Mandates Expand
July 21, 2026--With the rise of more expansive investment models, it is time to renew focus on sound legal frameworks
Sovereign wealth funds have become some of the most powerful players in global finance. They now manage more than $16 trillion in total assets, up from about $3 trillion in 2008.
Women's health attracted record equity in 2025 as companies share capital
July 15, 2026-Closing the gender gap could boost the global economy by at least $1tn annually by 2040.
Women's health companies secured a record $1.55bn in funding in 2025,hinting that investors' faith is growing in this sector.
Tokenization Can Change the World's Financial Architecture
July 2, 2026--Policy choices will determine whether tokenized finance strengthens or fragments the financial system
Tokenization is often described as a technological upgrade enabling faster settlement, cheaper payments, and programmable assets. But it is a lot more.
A New Crypto Order Under Global Liquidity Repricing |HTX Research Releases Quarterly Strategy Report, Breaking Down the Q3 Framework
July 2, 2026- HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released its Q3 2026 outlook report, Liquidity Defines Crypto: A New Crypto Order Under Global Liquidity Repricing.
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched five new leveraged ETFs on single stocks.
Ranked: The World's Most Valuable Unicorns in 2026 Infographic
June 24, 2026--The world's 30 most valuable unicorns are worth a combined $3.9 trillion.
AI companies account for roughly 60% of that combined valuation.
Just two companies, Anthropic and OpenAI, make up nearly half of the total value shown in this ranking.
Understanding Geoeconomics in a Volatile World
June 23, 2026-How new economics tools explain global power dynamics
Throughout history, powerful nations have used economic leverage to bend others to their will. Florence's Medici banking dynasty shaped Renaissance politics with its financial dominance, and imperial Britain used trade dominance to bind its empire together and wield power across the globe.
Infographic Data Shows World Will Spend $7.6 Trillion on AI by 2031
June 20, 2026-The world is projected to spend $7.6 trillion building the infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence (AI).
The visual above shows the baseline aggregate AI capital expenditure
It comes from the estimate prepared by Goldman Sachs Global Institute and Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research as of March 3, 2026.
Earth Observation: Unlocking the $700 Billion Opportunity
June 9, 2026-Earth observation (EO) is becoming a critical source of intelligence for leaders navigating a world increasingly shaped by climate risk,geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruption.
Climate Disasters Have Cost America Nearly $1 Trillion This Decade
June 8, 2026--The U.S. is on track to record nearly $1 trillion in climate disaster losses this decade alone. Just six years into the 2020s, the cost of climate-driven natural disasters like tropical cycles and droughts has already approached the total seen over the entire 2010s.
