In December 2025, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced its acquisition of Intersect, a prominent data center and energy infrastructure developer, in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.75 billion, alongside the assumption of debt. This acquisition is not merely a corporate expansion; it signifies a strategic alignment of data center capacity and energy management to support Google’s rapidly growing artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The deal represents a pivotal moment in...

The global labor market is undergoing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) integrates into virtually every industry. Among the most intriguing developments is the emergence of AI side hustles, offering professionals flexible, high-paying opportunities to contribute to AI development while maintaining primary careers. A recent example is Utkarsh Amitabh, a 34-year-old UK-based entrepreneur, who earns $200 per hour training AI models for the data labeling startup micro1....

Bitcoin’s evolution has entered a decisive phase. As 2026 approaches, multiple independent signals point toward a structural transformation rather than a speculative rally. Unlike prior cycles driven primarily by retail enthusiasm, leverage, and post-halving narratives, the coming phase is increasingly shaped by institutional capital, sovereign balance sheet considerations, and regulatory integration. Market participants are reassessing the long-standing four-year Bitcoin cycle thesis....