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There’s a verse of the Quran or a chapter I should say which is called The Time. Some translate it as the declining day, but it’s essentially sort of the midpoint of the day in the afternoon where the sun has passed its highest point and we are now passing thr…

Daily Digest — 5 Apr 2026

The Middle East remains the focal point of global tensions as Iran announced Iraqi ships can freely transit the Strait of Hormuz , praising Iraq’s “struggle” against the US. This came as Trump confirmed both missing US military officers were rescued from “deep…

Bitcoin discovers its role as post-crisis performer

Fresh research from Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin challenges the conventional safe haven narrative surrounding bitcoin, revealing something more nuanced and perhaps more valuable. Their analysis of 60-day windows following major global shocks — from COVID…

Daily Digest — 4 Apr 2026

Global tensions escalated sharply as Iran claimed responsibility for downing two US warplanes on day 36 of the ongoing conflict, with one crew member still missing. The confrontation has entered a dangerous new phase, with Trump threatening to destroy Iranian …

Traditional finance enters crypto through the front door

Charles Schwab’s announcement that it will launch direct bitcoin and ether trading in the first half of 2026 represents something more significant than another financial giant entering crypto. With nearly $⁠12 trillion in client assets, Schwab isn’t just addin…

Daily Digest — 3 Apr 2026

Markets held relatively steady despite escalating tensions between the US and Iran dominating global headlines. Oil climbed modestly to $⁠112 as President Trump warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure “haven’t even started” following a US strike on Iran’…

Daily Digest — 2 Apr 2026

Global markets convulsed as President Trump threatened to hit Iran “extremely hard” in coming weeks, declaring the US was close to achieving strategic objectives in the ongoing 34-day conflict. Oil surged over 6% to $⁠106 as investors fled risk assets, with Bi…

When hobby computing costs more than college textbooks

Single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi were supposed to democratise computing education and maker culture. A $⁠35 device could run Linux, interface with sensors, and teach programming fundamentals to anyone curious enough to try. That promise is quietly …

Daily Digest — 1 Apr 2026

Market optimism surged as traders bet on a potential resolution to the Iran conflict, with the Dow jumping 200 points and oil falling 1.3% to $⁠98.83 despite ongoing strikes in Isfahan. Iran’s president appealed directly to the American public while denying Tr…

Daily Digest — 31 Mar 2026

Global markets found tentative footing today as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz drove oil above $⁠101 per barrel, while precious metals gained on safe-haven demand. The UK announced additional troop deployments to the Gulf region as Iran’s am…

Government Apps Reveal the Double Standard of Digital Privacy

The White House released its official app this week, and it contains something remarkable: a sanctioned Chinese tracking SDK alongside location services, biometric access, and the ability to draw over other apps. Meanwhile, the FBI’s app serves targeted ads th…

Daily Digest — 30 Mar 2026

Oil markets surged past $⁠100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as Yemen’s Houthis launched fresh missile strikes on Israel, escalating the widening conflict that now spans from Gaza to Iran. The Strait of Hormuz closure has already disrupted global sup…