CBX Daily 12/18/2025

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December 17, 2025

Today, Udonis Haslem Joins Shaq in Closing the Chapter on FTX Fallout… but first, why homeownership still isn’t a level playing field

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Levelling The Unequal Playing Field In Homeownership

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Among the list of things in the American dream, homeownership stands as a significant milestone. However, the path to this dream is uneven, with Black and Hispanic homeowners often facing higher hurdles. Historically, systemic barriers and discriminatory practices have contributed to the unequal playing field in homeownership for Blacks and Hispanics.

Udonis Haslem Becomes Latest NBA Star to Settle FTX Crypto Lawsuit With Shaq

Three-time NBA champion Undonis Haslem settled out of the ongoing FTX litigation. He joins former Miami Heat teammate Shaquille O’Neal, who may have dominated on the basketball court, but his off-court moves in crypto haven’t aged quite as gracefully. The NBA Hall of Famer previously agreed to a $1.8 million settlement in a class action lawsuit over his role promoting FTX, the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange. O’Neal and Haslem were among several high-profile athletes and celebrities caught in the crosshairs when the $32 billion company collapsed.

From Affordable to Aspirational: 233 Cities Now Have $1 Million ‘Starter’ Homes”

First-time home buyers are starting from the bottom, and still there, due to staggering costs for starter homes across the country. There are now 233 cities where a so-called starter home carries a price tag of $1 million, a crippling figure for entry level buyers who already have to scrimp and save in a volatile economy to keep up with housing costs.

Art Collectors Trimming Their Colourful Portfolios Amid The Shifting Market

Art collectors are adjusting their investment strategies downwards because of the unpredictable and ongoing economic changes. 2023 saw them slash their investment portfolios to 19% from 24% in 2022. This takes a toll on the already declining Black artists’ representation in global auction sales which currently stands at at 1.9% from 2008 to mid-2022.

Gen Z’s Battle For Authenticity As A.I Influencers Take The Spotlight

A significant change is happening in the fast-changing world of influencer marketing. Generation Z now have a new competitor: Artificial Intelligence. With 53% considering influencing as a viable career, this dream could soon be disrupted. AI influencers such as Lu do Magalu and Lil Miquela are becoming increasingly popular and are having a significant impact, reshaping the business and cultural dynamics of this growing industry.

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