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A GOP-controlled congressional committee is set to vote on a series of bills this week targeting various Washington, D.C. policies, including one measure that would repeal a local law expanding expungements for marijuana possession. The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), will meet on Wednesday for the markup of 14 bills focused...
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On Monday, Anthropic announced an official endorsement of SB 53, a California bill from state senator Scott Wiener that would impose first-in-the-nation transparency requirements on the world’s largest AI model developers. Anthropic’s endorsement marks a rare and major win for SB 53, at a time when major tech groups like the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Chamber for Progress are lobbying against the bill. “While we believe that frontier AI safety is best addressed at the federal level instead of a patchwork of state regulations, powerful AI advancements won’t wait for consensus in Washington,” said Anthropic in a blog post.…
In brief Bitcoin’s Google search volume has plummeted to an 11-month low amid a sideways trend. Gold is up 38% since the start of 2025 compared to Bitcoin’s 18%. Experts see potential for capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin if favorable macroeconomic conditions persist. Bitcoin’s U.S. Google search volume has dropped to an 11-month low...
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Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors mostly green, SOL leads; BTC at $112,000 Forward Industries announces $1.65B SOL DAT led by Galaxy, Multicoin & Jump BMNR...
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By the time Harry Qi was 23 years old, he had achieved the kind of financial success that most people will never attain: making about $1 million a year. He was working as “a quant” in his first job out of college. That’s hedge-fund speak for a stock-trading analyst at a statistical-model driven “quant” fund. But, like many people who spend their energies pursuing ever more money, he felt empty. “At some point you just want to make a much bigger impact on this world,” Qi, now 29, tells TechCrunch. So in 2019, he and his high school buddy, Omid…
Ethereum is currently trading at a critical price level after several days of tight consolidation. Just two weeks ago, ETH reached a new all-time high, marking a local top that could signal a pause in its strong rally. Since then, price action has narrowed into a range, reflecting both profit-taking and caution from traders. Still, the underlying fundamentals remain supportive of Ethereum’s long-term outlook. Related Reading Whale accumulation continues to play a vital role, as large investors steadily add ETH to their holdings, signaling confidence in further upside. In addition, supply on exchanges has been trending lower, reducing immediate selling…
A Democratic lawmaker says Congress is at a “crossroads” over marijuana reform, with ongoing uncertainty over where President Donald Trump will land on a rescheduling proposal that’s currently at a “standstill” before his adminstration. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, spoke on Friday at an event with student researchers affiliated with...
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In brief Strategy has purchased 1,955 BTC for $217.4 million at $111,196 per coin, following Friday’s S&P 500 rejection. The company now holds 638,460 BTC worth $71.5 billion, achieving “BTC Yield of 25.8% YTD 2025” for shareholders. Japan’s Metaplanet also bought 136 BTC for $15.2 million Monday, continuing the global corporate buying trend. Michael Saylor’s...
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Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Crypto markets head into what could be a regime-setting macro week as “this week could reshape everything for the Fed and markets,” warned the @_Investinq account in a weekend thread that laid out a dense sequence of US macro catalysts landing between Tuesday and Friday. While…
Ever since Spotify launched an AI DJ, Amazon Music has been developing its own AI-powered features, including AI-generated playlists and AI-assisted search, to compete more effectively with the music giant. Now, Amazon Music is launching a new feature called “Weekly Vibe,” designed to further personalize the listening experience. The feature is rolling out today to U.S. customers across all subscription tiers within the app on both iOS and Android. Recognizing a common challenge faced by avid music streamers—getting tired of the same songs after extensive listening—Weekly Vibe aims to keep your playlists fresh every week. Every Monday, Weekly Vibe uses…