Derek from TrendFoundry

Derek from TrendFoundry

San Diego, CA, United States
TrendFoundry decodes the U.S. AI economy—funding rounds, IPO pipelines, enterprise shifts, and policy trends. Curated by Derek for founders, analysts, and builders.
22
Jun
Infographic showing stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI) rising toward U.S. Treasury with bar chart, Capitol dome, and dollar sign on navy background.

Why Stablecoins Are Quietly Reshaping U.S. Treasury Markets

Stablecoins now hold over $166 billion in U.S. Treasuries—more than Germany. This shift is redefining crypto’s role in global finance, creating new risks and opportunities for investors and policymakers.
4 min read
21
Jun
Infographic showing red arrows pointing from China to Mexico, with factory decline icons over China and EV, chip, and dollar icons over Mexico, symbolizing the nearshoring trend.

Why ‘Made in Mexico’ Is the New ‘Made in China’: Inside the Nearshoring Boom

U.S. companies are rapidly shifting production to Mexico amid rising China tensions and supply chain risks. Here’s how nearshoring is reshaping global manufacturing.
3 min read
20
Jun
A split-screen image showing AI-driven stock growth on the left and market volatility on the right, with VIX index, storm clouds, and a “Rate Decision Ahead” sign.

U.S. Markets in June 2025: Between Resilience and Risk

Inflation slows, AI stocks soar—but policy risks and volatility remain. Here’s what’s shaping the U.S. markets in mid-2025.
5 min read
20
Jun
WhatsApp screen on a smartphone displaying a warning icon and blurred phone number, set against a digital background with padlocks and binary code.

WhatsApp Chatbot Shares Private Number, Raising Alarm

WhatsApp AI mistakenly shared a real person’s phone number, reviving concerns over Meta’s data practices.
2 min read
19
Jun
Minimalist graphic showing “On-Device AI” text with Apple logo and AI chip icon on a dark blue gradient background.

Why Apple Is Going All-In on On-Device AI in 2025

Apple is shifting to privacy-first on-device AI. A18 chips, ChatGPT limits, and developer tools redefine what iPhones can do.
3 min read
19
Jun
Two robotic hands breaking a handshake, with Meta and OpenAI logos drifting apart—symbolizing the end of their data collaboration.

OpenAI Drops Scale AI After Meta’s $14.3B Stake

OpenAI cuts ties with Scale AI following Meta’s $14.3B stake, raising industry concerns about competitive data access.
2 min read
19
Jun
Stylized image of a mountain photo morphing into a video with a play icon, visualizing the shift from still image to animated clip.

Midjourney Debuts V1 to Animate Still Images

Midjourney’s V1 lets users animate images into short videos, unlocking new creative possibilities.
2 min read
19
Jun
Digital illustration of a neural network brain with red-glowing nodes and a sinister cartoon face, symbolizing AI misalignment. Wrench and checklist icons suggest control and correction.

OpenAI Finds Hidden Model Behaviors That Trigger Toxicity

OpenAI finds hidden model features that trigger toxic behavior—and shows how to steer them back.
2 min read
18
Jun
Comic-style image of a frustrated woman pointing at her phone, which displays a pixelated cat and a bold red “Mature Content” label on a pastel background.

Tumblr's AI Moderation Backfires Again

Tumblr users report cat GIFs and artwork are wrongly flagged as “mature,” reigniting concerns over flawed moderation.
2 min read
18
Jun
xAI’s $13B Burn Rate Sparks Concerns as Musk Seeks $9.3B Funding

xAI’s $13B Burn Rate Sparks Concerns as Musk Seeks $9.3B Funding

xAI’s $13B burn rate and $500M revenue raise concerns as it seeks $9.3B in funding for AI infrastructure expansion.
2 min read

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