Franklin Templeton and Ondo are launching tokenized ETFs that trade 24/7 directly in crypto wallets, giving non-U.S. investors round-the-clock access to U.S. stocks, bonds and gold. Summary Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance announced tokenized ETFs on March 25 that can be traded directly inside crypto wallets around the clock, bypassing traditional brokerage accounts. The product
Key Takeaways Psychedelics are being explored as potential rejuvenation protocols for anti-aging. Research on psilocybin indicates it may have significant longevity benefits. Psilocybin affects the brain by dampening the default mode network, impacting self and ego perception. As people age, their experience of reality narrows due to the stiffening of their default mode network. Psilocybin
Two major sentiment spikes linked to war optimism have pushed crypto higher, but uncertainty still clouds whether this rally can sustain. Bitcoin continues to trade around the $71,000 level, as it showed steady performance amid mounting geopolitical uncertainty affecting broader financial markets. Its trajectory has contrasted with gold, which has weakened significantly despite its
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Circle’s 22% post-CLARITY Act selloff is “excessive,” arguing USDC’s payments moat and a $1.9t stablecoin market by 2030 justify a $75b valuation target. Summary Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan called Circle’s post-regulatory selloff “excessive,” projecting the stablecoin issuer could be worth $75 billion by 2030. Hougan cited Citigroup’s revised forecast that
Key takeaways Robotics should prioritize data collection to optimize performance and decision-making. Industries like energy and defense are increasingly leveraging robotics for operational efficiency. The future of robotics is promising, but safety and reliability through determinism are crucial. Consolidation around Nvidia limits hardware diversity, impacting AI development. Robotics can enhance efficiency in industries with high
The warning from the crypto industry is becoming blunt: the United States is losing the regulatory race, and Europe is picking up the slack. Following a closed-door meeting with the Senate Banking Committee on March 23, industry leaders are signaling that further delays to the CLARITY Act could permanently damage American competitiveness. While the European
The CFTC’s first no-action letter for a self-custodial wallet and a joint SEC-CFTC move classifying XRP as a digital commodity give non-custodial XRP infrastructure a clearer path into regulated derivatives. Summary The CFTC issued its first-ever no-action letter for a self-custodial crypto wallet provider on March 17, granting Phantom Technologies regulatory relief without requiring broker
Key takeaways China’s rapid economic transformation has allowed it to surpass the West in several sectors. The speed and scale of project execution in China are unparalleled globally. China’s manufacturing advantage is due to close supplier proximity and a skilled workforce. The electric vehicle market in China is booming with over 100 manufacturers. China’s factory
Robinhood is betting $1.5Bn on itself. The popular trading platform announced a massive share repurchase program on Tuesday, authorizing the company to buy back its own stock over the next three years. This move comes at a moment of sharp contrast: while management signals confidence, the stock itself (HOOD) is trading near its lowest levels
Traders on Kalshi are currently pricing in a Bitcoin low of $48,000, matching Ted Pillows’ projected floor almost exactly. The estimated “electric cost” of Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below $50,000, according to analyst Ted Pillows. That shift is adding weight to predictions of a potential price drop below $50,000, with Pillows suggesting it could