The Sundy Collection - Week 1 July '23

A bit of everything in under 10 minutes

Happy Sunday Friends,

Welcome to the first Sundy Collection post. Congratulations you’re an early adopter. Love you all!

The Sundy Collection is a weekly newsletter hitting your inbox on a chilled Sunday afternoon. We’ll be sharing a few snippets from the week past.

There will be interesting bits of news from the tech, business and sports worlds. We’ll also share some interesting books, podcasts or Youtube videos we’ve selected for you from the week.

The point is you’ll be able to read the entire newsletter in under 10 minutes.

SEC could approve BTC ETF

Coinbase's share price has surged and analysts at Bernstein believe the SEC is likely to approve a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF soon

  • The SEC is likely to soon approve a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF.

  • Crypto exchange Coinbase has seen its share price surge after being named on the refiled spot bitcoin ETF applications of major asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity.

  • Analysts at the brokerage Bernstein have said they think the probability a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF will be approved is fairly high.

The US Government cannot pressure social media sites to remove content containing protected free speech.

  • The ruling is a victory for Republicans who have accused social media sites of disproportionately taking down right-leaning content.

  • The ruling bars government agencies from communicating with some outside groups, including the Election Integrity Partnership, the Virality Project and the Stanford Internet Observatory, in order to induce the removal of protected speech online.

  • Emails and text messages made public in the case suggest that the government has at most a limited impact on how social media platforms engage with misinformation.

Arsenal FC breaks British Club transfer record

This week Arsenal FC, playing in the EPL (greatest league on the planet) successfully signed Declan Rice from West Ham United.

  • Arsenal beat the Blue Mancs (Man City) to sign Rice

  • An initial £100m fee will be paid with £5m in add-ons to come

  • This transfer will make Rice the most expensive English player of all time

Book Quote

Most of us have lives filled with mediocrity. We said yes to things that we felt half-hearted about. So we’re too busy to react when opportunities come our way. We miss out on the great because we’re busy with the mediocre. The solution is to say yes to less. If you’re not feeling “Hell yeah, that would be awesome!” about something, say no.

Hell Yeah or No - Derek Sivers

Podcast I Loved This Week

Jack Smith on My First Million
I had never heard of Jack before listening to this pod which makes his story even more fascinating. Totally under the radar genius and successful entrepreneur.

Interesting stories and advice from him, Sam and Shaan. Definitely worth a listen.

Book I’ve Been Reading

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller is an introspective and thought-provoking memoir that takes readers on a captivating journey of self-discovery and personal transformation. Inspired by the idea of living a great story, Miller shares his experiences and musings as he embarks on an unconventional quest to rewrite his own life's narrative.

Through vivid anecdotes, humour, and poignant reflections, he encourages readers to embrace the unknown, take risks, and find purpose in the everyday moments that shape our existence. With sincerity and wit, Miller invites us to consider the power of intentional living, inspiring us to create our own extraordinary stories amidst the ordinary moments of life.

Documentary I’m Watching

Arnold - Netflix

Even those who have delved into Arnold's biography will discover new insights. For those who have yet to embark on this incredible journey, this impeccably edited documentary proves captivating from start to finish. It goes beyond simply providing information; it serves as a powerful source of motivation. Arnold's life story embodies the belief that the American dream is attainable—anything is possible if you have the determination. He has become a legendary figure, leaving an indelible mark on the world.

Everyone you meet in your life is also fucking winging it!

Jay Alderton

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