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What is the Future for NFT’s?

As blockchain technology evolves, NFTs are set to expand far beyond visual art into realms like music, literature, and interactive media.

We’re on the brink of a unified NFT ecosystem with better cross-platform compatibility and immersive experiences powered by augmented and virtual reality.

This tech blend could spark new art forms that challenge traditional notions of creativity and ownership, while AI might refine how we create and curate NFTs.

For artists, success hinges on crafting unique, high-quality pieces and building an online presence, while collectors need to dive deep into research and diversify their portfolios to navigate this rapidly shifting landscape.

The U.S. Dollar

The $36 Trillion Disaster

Elon Musk, the ever-elusive billionaire whose passion for bitcoin has cooled since 2021, is now sounding alarm bells about a $36 trillion disaster looming over the U.S. dollar.

Bitcoin’s price has been on a wild rollercoaster, swinging from $65,000 to $50,000 as a top trader changes his forecast, while Musk warns that U.S. debt interest payments could soar past $36 trillion by the end of 2024.

With interest payments already surpassing the entire Defense budget and expected to hit $870 billion this year, the U.S. debt is growing at a pace that could ignite a bitcoin price surge.

However, experts like Markus Thielen predict that the upcoming interest rate cuts might cause some serious market turbulence before any potential gains.

Boeing

Boeing and It’s Union Inked a New Deal

Boeing and its union representing 33,000 workers have just inked a new labor deal, narrowly avoiding a potentially costly strike.

The tentative agreement promises a 25% raise over four years, better health-care perks, and a commitment to keep future airplane production in the Pacific Northwest.

While workers still need to give their thumbs-up, this deal is a win for new CEO Kelly Ortberg, who’s been grappling with safety and quality issues.

The union praised the agreement as the largest wage increase ever and a step towards rejuvenating Boeing’s legacy.

Sports, Entertainment & Culture

Tom Brady’s $375 Million Fox NFL Debut: Fox is banking on Tom Brady to elevate their NFL broadcasts, hoping his seven Super Bowl rings and charisma can boost their game-day coverage. Brady's debut was a blend of relaxed insight and humor, though his occasional pauses and reliance on clichés hinted at room for polish—despite his star power, the network hopes his presence will draw in viewers even during less thrilling matchups.

The $240 Million Cowboy: Dak Prescott's biggest fan is giving a big shoutout after the Cowboys made him the highest-paid player in NFL history with a jaw-dropping $240 million deal over 4 years. Hours after the news broke, Sarah Jane Ramos celebrated with a heartfelt Instagram post, praising Prescott as "the most deserving man" and the best partner and father. The deal, featuring $231 million in guaranteed money and an $80 million signing bonus, was finalized just in time for the Cowboys' season opener against the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday.

Despite his new contract, Prescott insists he plays for the love of the game, not the money, as he gears up for his ninth season with the Cowboys.

Super Bowl Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar: Kendrick Lamar is set to electrify the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, bringing his genre-defining flair to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Announced by the NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music, Lamar, who previously rocked the 2022 halftime stage, promises to remind the world why rap remains the most impactful genre, with JAY-Z and NFL’s Seth Dudowsky praising his unparalleled influence and artistry.

Science and Technology

The So-Cal Wild fire is Creating it’s Own Weather System: A raging wildfire in southern California has ignited its own destructive weather system, including thunderstorms that have unleashed a barrage of lightning, complicating firefighting efforts. The blaze near San Bernardino National Forest has expanded to over 17,000 acres, creating its own mini weather system with more than 1,100 lightning strikes and gusty winds, which have led to the evacuation of over 11,000 residents and threatened 35,000 homes.

Expect more Militant Purchase’s after this New Scientific Discovery: Molybdenum carbides, with their impressive electronic and structural traits, are emerging as promising contenders to noble metal catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis. Traditional ways of making these catalysts are complicated and use a lot of energy. However, Prof. Sun Jian and his team have found a simpler method using a one-step flame spray process to create a new type of catalyst. This new catalyst is highly stable and efficient for converting CO2, producing a lot of CO without any major problems for over 2,000 hours.

We made it sound simple-it’s NOT.

Could we see Superhumans in the Near Future?: Every cell in our body shares the same DNA, yet liver cells differ from brain cells and skin cells from muscle cells, thanks to the complex art of gene regulation. Scientists have now uncovered a new twist in this process: "context-only" transcription factors, which don’t directly flip genes on or off but boost other factors to fine-tune gene expression, revealing how enhancers and these special proteins collaborate to manage our genetic symphony.

Business & Markets

From $250,000 to $100 Million: Charles Coristine, once a Wall Street aficionado who thrived on trading at all hours, hit burnout and left his high-stress job behind in 2011. He took a chance on a failing snack company called LesserEvil with no food industry experience, and with a mix of bold moves and unconventional ideas, he turned it into a booming business with $103.3 million in sales, proving that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the sweetest rewards.

In the Know Before the Market Opens: Apple’s new AI-powered iPhone is set to dazzle at today’s "It's Glowtime" event, with shares already inching up in premarket trading. Meanwhile, Oracle is gearing up for its fiscal Q1 results after the bell, U.S. stock futures are making a comeback after last week’s tumble, Boeing has dodged a major strike with a tentative union deal, and Big Lots is filing for bankruptcy and selling itself off.

• Apple’s Big Reveal: Apple (AAPL) is about to launch its AI-powered iPhone, along with updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods, sending shares up slightly in premarket trading.

• Oracle’s Cloud Gains: Oracle (ORCL) is poised for its fiscal Q1 results, with investors eager to see how its cloud infrastructure is performing; shares have been climbing ahead of the announcement.

• U.S. Stock Futures Bounce Back: After a rough week, U.S. stock futures are recovering, with Nvidia (NVDA) leading the charge in premarket trading, following concerns about the cooling job market.

• Boeing Avoids Strike: Boeing (BA) has struck a tentative deal with unions to prevent a strike, boosting shares by 6% in premarket trading.

• Big Lots’ Bankruptcy Sale: Big Lots (BIG) has filed for bankruptcy and is set to be acquired by private-equity firm Nexus Capital, ending a period of declining sales and losses.