The fight over the lower 900 MHz band is a live lesson in technical lobbying. NextNav promises a terrestrial GPS backup and new 5G capacity; a broad coalition warns of interference and transition costs. The real contest is over test design, the installed base and who carries implementation risk.
The Frequency Is the Policy: What the NextNav Fight Teaches About Technical Lobbying Read More »
Polymarket is lobbying for regulatory classification of event contracts as financial instruments rather than gambling, which influences market access and oversight. The European Union, France, the UK, the US, and Gibraltar offer varied responses to such classification, highlighting the complexities of legal definitions and regulatory jurisdictions in emerging markets.
The Bet Wants to Become a Market: Lobbying the Regulatory Perimeter Read More »
Data centers are essential infrastructure with significant local impacts regarding electric demand, water use, and land. Successful projects must establish credible, verifiable local bargains addressing resource distribution and long-term responsibilities. The lessons from France, Ireland, Virginia, and South Africa highlight the importance of local engagement and transparency in maintaining community trust.
The Cloud Has Neighbors: Why Data Centers Have Become a Local Public Affairs Test Read More »