CBX Daily 5/5/2025

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Jennifer Matthews
May 05, 2025

Today, the rich are settling for America without shifting course, but let’s start with how the AI boom is hitting the workforce…

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AI’s $43 Billion Surge Is Rapidly Redefining Worker Futures  

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In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the looming specter of generative AI casts a shadow over the economic prospects of Black communities. As we hurtle towards a future where technology dictates the employment terrain, the ramifications for Black workers, particularly those without degrees, are profound and potentially devastating. Presently, the median Black family's wealth stagnates at $44,900, a fraction of the $285,000 held by their White counterparts. 

Why A-List Millionaires And Billionaires Primarily Reside In The U.S.                                             

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The U.S has now taken over the number one spot from China leading with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires. Currently, the U.S has 788 billionaires and 9,850 centi-millionaires while China has 305 billionaires and 2,352 centi-millionaires. These figures have catapulted the U.S. to greater heights and is now home to 37% of the world's millionaires. This further solidifies its position as a hub for wealth accumulation and economic opportunity. 

How America’s Aging Population Impact The Wealth Gap                                           

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The 21st-century American household is significantly different from what it was a few decades ago, from 4.6 persons to 2.65 persons. An aging U.S. population has also significantly influenced the household composition shift, with the average African American in their mid-30s. Between 2010 and 2017, the share of adults ages 45 to 64 declined from 35% to 33%, while the share ages 65 and older increased from 17% to 20%. This change in the share of U.S. households by income and age can have several implications for the future of the African American community. 

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China is hitting the U.S. by selling Mortgage-Backed-Securities (MBS) in favor of Bitcoin and gold to be on the safer side. This could spook the mortgage rates in the U.S. and reduce affordability. Is this a bold step toward de-dollarization or a gamble that could backfire in a volatile crypto market?

A. “The Breakup" by mgk – China’s pivot to Bitcoin and gold feels like a calculated breakup with the dollar, chasing independence and value in hard assets instead of IOUs
B. "Mo Money Mo Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G. – With great reserves come great responsibilities, and dumping Treasuries might just trade one kind of risk for another in the global power game which China is not afraid of
C. "All of the Lights" by Rihanna & Kanye West – Flashy as Bitcoin and gold may be, they come with chaos and volatility so China better be testing the waters or have a backup plan

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Canva Was Ignored By 100 VCs & Is Now Valued At $40 Billion                                         

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Melanie Perkins didn’t look like a typical tech founder. She was young, non-technical, and based in Australia. That was enough for more than 100 investors to pass on Canva. Now, Canva is one of the most valuable startups in the world. The graphic design platform serves 230 million users and pulls in $3 billion in revenue. Perkins is the only woman to have founded a unicorn at this scale. And she did it while being overlooked. 

Cloud Security Innovation Spurs Tech Leaders Towards New Solutions                                       

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Businesses have huge databases and are increasingly looking for on-demand storage. With time, they will need to scale and that's where cloud computing comes in. And while cloud computing has all the benefits from easy access to scalability, it is imperative that sensitive information is protected against breaches, unauthorized access, and data loss which cost businesses $4.88 million. Microsoft's (MSFT +2.06%) BPGI partners–IntelligIS CEO Marcus Wilson, BizTech Fusion CEO Xadean Ahmasi and ECF Data CEO Joseph Henderson ensure that organizations are not just connected but are also protected and prepared. 

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