From Season 4 Returns To One Of The Show’s Very First Mysteries

In this episode, Victor repeated his usual routine of pacing between Colony House and the forest’s edge. He reluctantly let Henry accompany him, hoping they could connect. Victor explained he counts his steps to get a sense of “how quickly time passes.” He also noted the recent snowfall had given way to greenery, signaling a change in seasons.

Stablecoins: A Tale of Yield, Regulation, and Audacious Bets

Ah, the irony of it all! Four fiat-backed issuers, with their coffers brimming, choose to withhold yield from their holders-not out of necessity, but out of a business model as greedy as it is ingenious. Tether, with its reserves of cash, cash equivalents, and other assets, sits atop a mountain of wealth, yet the stablecoin holder is left with naught but price stability. Circle, too, with its Circle Reserve Fund, hoards the returns from USDC and EURC, leaving the holder to ponder the cruelty of financial fate.

22 Years Ago, South Park Predicted AI Slop

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, are among the few in Hollywood actively experimenting with artificial intelligence. However, they’re focused on using AI to enhance their existing creative process, rather than letting it generate entirely new content. A recent episode of South Park showcased this approach with a remarkably realistic AI-generated deepfake of Donald Trump wandering the desert and engaging in bizarre behavior. It’s a bold and arguably perfect example of how AI can be used creatively.