Author: John Smith
A Supreme Court ruling on Learning Resources v. Trump could upend emergency tariffs that helped swell a 4,500‑page code, with $100b in revenue and risk markets at stake. Summary The Harmonized Tariff Schedule has expanded to over 4,500 pages, with Chapter 99 alone running more than 3,300 pages of temporary, often emergency‑based tariff actions. Learning Resources v. Trump will test presidential tariff powers under IEEPA, potentially putting $100b in revenue and billions in possible importer refunds on the line. Equities, commodities and crypto have adopted defensive positioning as markets await the ruling, with BTC and ETH trading sideways after an…
Summary Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics are integrating Gemini into Atlas humanoid robots to handle navigation, manipulation, and complex workflows in factories. The AI stack brings reasoning, spatial awareness, and real-time decision-making so Atlas can safely perform manual tasks like sorting components on auto lines. Hyundai is testing Gemini-powered Atlas units on production floors, using them as a testbed to scale intelligent robotics in manufacturing and logistics. Google DeepMind’s Gemini is coming to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robots, enabling autonomous factory work for Hyundai and other industrial partners. Google DeepMind partners with Bosto Dynamics Google DeepMind has entered into a partnership…
Optimism is proposing a structural change that ties its token directly to network activity and Superchain revenue. Summary Optimism proposes using 50% of Superchain revenue for OP buybacks. The program would launch in February pending a Jan. 22 governance vote. OP tokens bought would return to the treasury for future governance use. Optimism is moving towards a model that would see OP transition from a purely governance token. In a Jan. 8 blog post, the Optimism Foundation outlined a governance proposal that would direct half of all incoming Superchain revenue toward buying Optimism (OP) tokens on a recurring basis, with…
Ethereum price has failed another attempt to move past $3,300, with price action stalling amid cooling U.S. demand. Summary Ethereum failed to reclaim the $3,300 resistance despite modest weekly gains. On-chain data points to fading U.S. institutional demand as the Coinbase Premium Gap drops to a 10-month low. Derivatives positioning and ETF outflows suggest traders are still cautious, keeping downside risks in play. ETH was changing hands near $3,115 at press time, down 0.7% over the past 24 hours. Over the last week, the token has traded between $3,008 and $3,293, ending the period up about 3%. Ethereum (ETH) is…
Bitnomial has cleared a key regulatory step that allows it to launch prediction markets in the U.S. Summary The CFTC issued a no-action letter covering Bitnomial’s event-based contracts. Relief applies to narrow reporting and recordkeeping rules for certain swaps. The approval clears the way for regulated U.S. prediction markets on Bitnomial. Bitnomial has taken a regulatory step that opens the door to a rapidly growing type of U.S.-based crypto trading. According to a Jan. 8 notice by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the approval comes through a narrowly scoped no-action letter issued by the agency’s market oversight and clearing…
Stablecoins quietly crossed a milestone in 2025, cementing their role as the plumbing of global digital finance as transaction volumes surged to levels that rival major payment networks. Summary Stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to assets such as the U.S. dollar—benefited from regulatory clarity after the Trump administration pushed through dedicated legislation under the Genius Act in July. Adoption among banks, retailers, and tech giants spiked. Firms including Standard Chartered, Walmart, and Amazon exploring stablecoin launches. Regulators such as the IMF have warned that stablecoins could disrupt traditional finance. Total stablecoin transaction volumes jumped 72% last year to $33 trillion, fueled by growing…
Morgan Stanley is stepping up its crypto ambitions, unveiling plans for a digital wallet and expanded cryptocurrency trading as Wall Street’s biggest banks race deeper into tokenization and blockchain finance. Summary Morgan Stanley intends to launch a digital wallet in the second half of 2026. The bank also plans to roll out trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on its E*TRADE platform. It also submitted an application to the SEC for an Ethereum Trust. According to Barron’s, the investment bank said Thursday it intends to launch a digital wallet in the second half of 2026 that will support tokenized assets—including…
When we started digging into Europe’s crypto media traffic in the third quarter of 2025, one thing became obvious very quickly: just five countries accounted for 72% of all crypto-native media visits across Europe. Out of roughly 67 million total visits recorded during the quarter, nearly three-quarters came from France, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, and Poland. Summary France, the Netherlands, Germany, Russia, and Poland account for 72% of Europe’s crypto-native media visits in Q3 2025. While total Q3 traffic rose about 4% from Q2, visits declined month by month after a strong July, with Eastern Europe providing most of the…
Polygon’s native token extended its rally for an eighth straight session, climbing to its highest level since Dec. 2 as network activity surged, alongside the company’s unveiling of the Open Money Stack — a modular, chain-neutral payments infrastructure aimed at enabling regulated, interoperable stablecoin payments and modernizing global money movement. As part of the shift, Polygon is formally positioning itself as a payments company, with a rebrand expected in the coming weeks to reflect a fintech- and institution-focused strategy that remains compatible with existing financial rails and regulatory frameworks. Summary Polygon token price rose for eight consecutive days. The token…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin and Avalanche struggle as momentum fades, while ZKP draws attention with fair presale and AI use cases. Summary Dogecoin faces pressure as weak demand persists, while Zero Knowledge Proof gains traction through its fair presale model. Zero Knowledge Proof is drawing smart money interest with anti-whale limits, AI use cases, and strong presale demand. As major coins stall, traders target ZKP early, attracted by its auction pricing and balanced market structure. The crypto market is seeing a lot…