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Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds
January 29, 2026·6 min read
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Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds

Institutional finance is losing the access game to retail traders with 24/7 market exposure. Explore how blockchain's permissionless design is reshaping market structure.

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Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds
January 29, 2026

Market Access: Why Your Nephew Beats Hedge Funds

Institutional finance is losing the access game to retail traders with 24/7 market exposure. Explore how blockchain's permissionless design is reshaping market structure.

Quantum Computing Timeline: From Someday to 2028
January 29, 2026

Quantum Computing Timeline: From Someday to 2028

Quantum computing arrives in 2-3 years, not 10. Leaders must act now on post-quantum cryptography or risk data breaches.

Should You Train AI to Replace Your Job?
January 27, 2026

Should You Train AI to Replace Your Job?

Knowledge workers are voluntarily training AI to automate their roles for short-term pay. But the real cost of obsolescence is far higher than companies are offering.

Coach Your Team to Manage Less and Lead More
January 26, 2026

Coach Your Team to Manage Less and Lead More

Leaders ask the wrong time-management question. Discover why coaching teams to solve problems independently, protecting learning time, and prioritizing health are strategic investments that compound success.

Beyond Q-Day: What Quantum Computing Actually Unlocks
January 23, 2026

Beyond Q-Day: What Quantum Computing Actually Unlocks

Quantum computing threatens encryption—but the same capability could solve climate and food security. Leaders must shift from defense to opportunity.

Why Barclays' Boring Stablecoin Move Matters Most
January 22, 2026

Why Barclays' Boring Stablecoin Move Matters Most

Barclays' investment in stablecoin settlement signals institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure. The real revolution won't be exciting—it'll be invisible backend efficiency.

Real Estate Goes DeFi: Trading Markets Without Intermediaries
January 21, 2026

Real Estate Goes DeFi: Trading Markets Without Intermediaries

Polymarket and Parcl just launched prediction markets for housing prices via smart contracts. This exemplifies how blockchain is unbundling traditional financial services faster than regulators can respond.

Crypto's Inevitable Fork: Legitimacy vs. Sanctions
January 20, 2026

Crypto's Inevitable Fork: Legitimacy vs. Sanctions

Cryptocurrency is splitting into two incompatible paths: institutional adoption versus sanctioned-nation infrastructure. Understanding this bifurcation is critical for financial leaders.

AI in Healthcare: The 30-Second Revolution Nobody's Talking About
January 19, 2026

AI in Healthcare: The 30-Second Revolution Nobody's Talking About

Healthcare AI isn't replacing doctors—it's eliminating repetitive tasks. But efficiency gains create economic pressure that could change everything.

Beyond Authentication: Building Resilience Against Deepfakes
January 16, 2026

Beyond Authentication: Building Resilience Against Deepfakes

Instagram's cryptographic signing won't stop synthetic media fraud. Learn why consequence management, not verification, is the security model that actually works.

AI Doesn't Replace Programmers—It Eliminates Friction
January 15, 2026

AI Doesn't Replace Programmers—It Eliminates Friction

Stop asking if AI replaces developers. The real shift: AI removes tedious work, letting programmers focus on high-value problem-solving and architecture decisions that require actual thinking.

Crypto's Four Layers: Beyond the Binary Debate
January 14, 2026

Crypto's Four Layers: Beyond the Binary Debate

Stop debating crypto as one thing. Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and tokens operate on different layers with distinct risk-return profiles and use cases for institutional investors.

Jay Schulman - Blockchain & AI Strategy