John Collison says Stripe considers January 1, 2026, the start of the singularity
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John Collison says the payments giant now dates the singularity to New Year's Day, citing rapid AI progress and a surge in new company creation Most companies mark New Year’s Day with a holiday schedule. Stripe has decided it was also the day the singularity began. Co-founder John Collison says the payments company now treats January 1, 2026, as the official start of the singularity. He points to two forces: fast-moving AI advances and a sharp rise in the number of new companies being formed. The designation first appeared in an investor letter Stripe sent in mid-August 2026.
Source: Crypto Briefing
