The American Bazaar

07/13/2025

From TikTok videos to Bollywood vibes to mango lassis, Zohran Kwame Mamdani is rewriting the rules of political campaigning in New York City. With MetroCard yellow and Mets blue posters popping up across bodegas, subway platforms, and coffee carts, Mamdani isn’t just talking about rent, transit, and groceries — he’s showing up where real New Yorkers live, work, and hustle.

Endorsed by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and now the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, Mamdani could make history as the first Indian American and foreign-born mayor of the city. Read the story by Zofeen Maqsood: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/13/how-zohran-mamdani-rewrote-the-campaign-playbook-464987/

07/10/2025

In a major shift for private markets, platforms like Republic and Robinhood are offering tokenized access to giants like SpaceX and OpenAI, a privilege once reserved for venture capitalists and the ultra-wealthy.

In his latest column, venture capitalist and lawyer Ajay Raju breaks down how tokenization is reshaping the future of finance, enabling everyday investors to get a slice of the private equity pie.

From regulatory shifts to blockchain innovation, this isn’t just financial tech, it’s a democratizing revolution.

Read more about what this means for you, the economy, and the next generation of investing. https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/09/can-an-average-joe-access-shares-of-private-companies-like-openai-spacex-anthropic-464792/

As tokenization continues to evolve, success will depend on striking the right balance between innovation and investor protection

07/08/2025

Thousands of Indian students hoping to study in the U.S. are facing a new, unsettling reality. Even as visa slots reopen after a month-long freeze, the path to a U.S. education now comes with tighter scrutiny, sudden rejections, and an unspoken message: stay quiet, both online and offline.

From last-minute cancellations and administrative holds to fears over social media posts triggering visa denials, students are feeling the pressure, not just to qualify academically, but to conform ideologically.

The American Bazaar speaks to affected students and immigration experts. Read the story: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/08/indian-students-seeking-f-1-j-m-visas-waiting-rejection-464787/

As student visa interviews resume in India, applicants face not just long waits and sudden rejections, but a chilling message: silence and compliance may now be part of the American college experience.

07/07/2025

As of July 1, 2025, Bitcoin’s market cap stands at $2.1 trillion, but that value is spread across a fascinating mix of holders.

From Satoshi Nakamoto’s untouched stash to corporate treasuries like MicroStrategy and Tesla, from U.S. government seizures to global retail investors, the ownership of Bitcoin paints a complex picture of power, access, and decentralization.

New institutional players like BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust have added another layer to the ecosystem, accelerating mainstream adoption through regulated ETFs.

Where is this value held? Who holds the most influence?
And what does the global distribution say about the future of digital money?

R.K. Pillai sheds light: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/07/who-owns-bitcoin-2-trillion-digital-asset-464719/

From anonymous creators and corporate giants to governments and everyday investors, Bitcoin’s value is spread across the globe, but not in the way traditional assets are.

07/06/2025

President Trump’s sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed on July 4, is being hailed by supporters as a tough-on-illegal-immigration win. But buried in its 900 pages are provisions that could upend the lives of legal immigrants — including H‑1B professionals, green card holders, and their families.

- Health care rollbacks
- Remittance taxes
- Increased scrutiny of work visas
- Expanded enforcement powers

From rising uncertainty to potential loss of insurance for over 1.3 million lawfully present immigrants, the impact could be far more severe than headlines suggest.

Read the full story and share your thoughts!

New law cuts health benefits, adds enforcement pressure — and leaves even legal immigrants bracing for impact.

07/06/2025

What is Blockchain — and why does it matter beyond crypto?

Whether you’re curious about how Bitcoin really works or wondering how blockchain is transforming industries from healthcare to real estate, this explainer has you covered.

-- Decentralized
-- Transparent
-- Virtually tamper-proof

From secure voting to smarter supply chains, blockchain is reshaping the future of data and trust. Learn how it works, what makes it secure, and where it's headed next.

Read the full article by R.K. Pillai : https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/06/blockchain-ledger-that-could-reshape-the-world-464695/

07/06/2025

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight — but what’s really behind the hype?

From blockchain technology to its mysterious origins, our latest piece breaks down how Bitcoin works, what gives it value, and whether it’s a game-changing asset or just a high-stakes gamble.

-- Is it digital gold or digital illusion?
-- How does the tech behind it actually work?
-- Why are some calling it the future of money — while others sound the alarm?

Read the full story by R.K. Pillai https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/05/from-climate-to-code-open-source-is-no-longer-optional-464687/

07/05/2025

As the world turns to open-source technology to tackle climate change, digital inequality, and infrastructure gaps, this year’s UN Open Source Week at the UN headquarters in NYC became a powerful showcase for collaboration and innovation.

We spoke with Sujata Tibrewala, a veteran tech leader who has worked with Intel, Cisco, ByteDance, and Ericsson, about what made the 2025 event different — and why open-source tools are no longer just a tech story, but a global public good.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Tibrewala shares:
How youth leaders are using open tech to fight climate change
What “tech neutrality” really means in today’s world
Why governments are hesitant — and what must change
The next big shift open source needs to truly go global

Read the full interview here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/05/from-climate-to-code-open-source-is-no-longer-optional-464687/

07/04/2025

How America Borrowed Its Way to $37 Trillion in Debt

In 1776, just two months after declaring independence, the fledgling United States took out its first loan — $181,500 from France and the Netherlands to help finance the Revolutionary War.

Today, as the U.S. celebrates its 249th birthday, the national debt has ballooned to over $36.2 trillion, or more than $106,000 per person.

How did we get here?

From Alexander Hamilton’s founding vision to war-time borrowing, tax cuts, financial crises, and pandemic relief packages, debt has shaped every chapter of American history. And now, interest payments alone are projected to exceed $1 trillion a year — more than the defense budget.

The American Bazaar explores how the U.S. used debt as a tool for growth — and why it might now be a burden for future generations.

Read the full story: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/04/u-s-debt-living-on-credit-americas-36-trillion-tab-464643/

07/03/2025

Over the past decade, two powerful anti-establishment movements have surged across the American political landscape—Bernie Sanders’ democratic socialist insurgency and Donald Trump’s MAGA revolution.

Though ideologically opposed, both tapped into deep economic anxiety, disillusionment with elites, and a desire to reclaim power for the “forgotten.” But while MAGA has institutionalized itself and prepares for a post-Trump future with leaders like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, the democratic socialist movement faces an uphill battle for survival.

In his latest column for The American Bazaar, Ajay Raju examines the striking parallels, diverging paths, and unequal outcomes of these two movements—and what they tell us about the future of American democracy.

Read the full piece here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/03/democratic-socialism-vs-maga-battle-for-american-future-464580/

From Sanders to Mamdani and Trump to Vance, parallel insurgencies reshape America’s political, economic, and institutional landscape.

07/01/2025

From arriving in the U.S. with just $100 to leading a $600 million tech company, Anil Sharma’s story is the ultimate American dream.

In the debut episode of Journey to the C-Suite, a new podcast from The American Bazaar hosted by Krystle Kaul, Sharma shares how he built 22nd Century Technologies into a government contracting powerhouse supporting 6,500+ employees across federal, defense, and state agencies.

From early job loss to post-9/11 setbacks to the 2008 financial crisis, Sharma’s journey is one of perseverance, bold decisions, and purpose-driven leadership.

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ExVKljPXVvzw4l1TwoPUa
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wh0RQAu8Q54?si=MixVUnM3ccXri-Fb

Read the story: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/07/01/journey-to-suite-with-krystle-kaul-anil-sharma-464472/

In the debut episode of Journey to the C-Suite with Krystle Kaul, Anil Sharma, the 22nd Century Technologies CEO shares how early setbacks, strategic pivots, and a focus on public sector growth shaped his $600 million success story

06/30/2025

In a candid two-part interview with The American Bazaar, Vishal Verma of Edgewood Ventures shares his remarkable journey as a second-generation investor backing some of the world’s top venture capital firms — including Sequoia, Lightspeed, 8VC, and Kleiner Perkins.

He opens up about:

-- Edgewood's investment philosopy

-- Launching Redwood Collective, a fund of funds

-- The real story behind the AI investment boom

-- Lessons from 30+ years in private markets

-- Why India’s tech future is still in its early innings

If you're interested in startups, investing, AI, or global entrepreneurship, this is a must-read. Read Part 1 https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/06/25/vishal-verma-edgewood-investing-with-access-patience-464184/
& Part 2 here: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2025/06/28/vishal-verma-silicon-valleys-ai-frenzy-was-inevitable-464234/

The Silicon Valley investor speaks about the AI boom, venture capital’s funding glut, and the next big wave of frontier tech, from space to defense.