Your skepticism is smart. The GENIUS Act now makes it mandatory for banks to keep your crypto separate from their money, and regulated stablecoins now need to have monthly audits. Since the FDIC won’t protect your crypto, you should use hardware wallets and 2FA. You should stay cautious with the new $2,000 Bitcoin margins—layered personal safeguards are your best defense.

SpaceX's goal of a $1.75 trillion IPO marks a huge change in the U.S. tech landscape. It's become a true powerhouse, especially with Starlink reaching 9 million subscribers. Unlike some stocks that are all talk and no substance, SpaceX has solid support from its NASA contracts and satellite income.

Musk is planning to offer regular investors 30% of the shares, which is a pretty rare opportunity for anyone looking to get in. That said, with a hefty 130x price-to-sales ratio and the usual regulatory issues, proceed with caution. It’s a daring step, but make sure to keep an eye on the actual numbers.

@Mark said in Is it really worth putting a lot of money into AI automation?:

You’re totally right that instant-response systems are a big help for small businesses in the U.S. However, if we focus solely on the operational aspects, we might overlook the bigger picture. Before investing a significant amount of money, it’s crucial to set clear goals, such as the number of leads that convert into sales, how well we retain customers, and the importance of response times.

This way, we can determine whether AI automation is providing a good return on investment, similar to what the major players in the industry experience.

Am I losing sales by complicating measurement frameworks? Since 78% of customers buy from the first responder, shouldn’t I test basic AI tools to quickly capture those sales instead of focusing on complex tracking and data?

The U.S. already produces a significant amount of oil and has enough emergency supplies, so why is it so important to have military forces near the Strait of Hormuz? What makes this route, which only handles 20% of the world's oil trade, considered the most crucial energy pathway globally?

@Mark But is it really worth giving up premium travel perks and quicker rewards just to avoid an annual fee? If you can easily pay that cost each month, are you missing out on more value later just for a small savings now?

@Mark With border checks tracking our online lives and insurance rates rising because of travel delays, are we really still after new adventures, or are we just spending more for peace of mind at secure borders?