Highlights of the Week (December 31, 2021)

Happy New Year’s Eve. In yet another year of staggering news and events, I hope you’re taking some time to reflect on 2021 and set some intentions for the New Year. If you haven’t had the time, don’t worry; many New Years’ Eve parties are canceled. 

This week we wrapped up the year with some of our top stories and predictions of what’s to come. Here’s the best of the best:

• Monday, we looked at the year’s most-read stories, from SPACs to long-haul trucking. Take a look at our fan favorites here.

• The year 2021 was quite the year for NFTs. We looked at what’s next for cryptocurrency prices and mainstream adoption of digital wallets. Learn more.

• We’ve been covering some of the biggest name investors and highlighting some of the niches you might not have heard about in our weekly Investor Highlight. Catch up on the top stories here.

• Yesterday, we looked at the changes in the booming business of beauty, currently worth $511BN. From robotic manicurists to same-day deliveries of eyeliner, this industry is innovating. Check it out.