Former Ethereum Foundation leader warns of funding gap as governance shifts
A former Ethereum Foundation member says the network must quickly build new funding institutions as the Foundation steps back. Source:CoinDesk
Anti-trafficking group says Clarity Act's Section 604 could weaken accountability
An antihuman trafficking advocate said a Clarity Act provision could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws. Source:CoinDesk
Annuities are coming to more 401(k) plans. Should workers embrace them?
The Trump administration wants more annuities in your 401(k). Here is why it might be a mixed bag. Source:MarketWatch
Virtuals' Jansen Teng says AI agents are evolving into autonomous economic actors
The next phase of AI agents may be less about chat and more about earning, spending and coordinating. Source:CoinDesk
AI’s most explosive hardware trades are hitting a wall. Why optical and memory stocks are falling.
AI spending has been a key engine for the market, and some investors now worry that it could stall out, one expert says. Source:MarketWatch
SEC, CFTC seek input on unified portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives
The regulatory agencies are seeking public feedback on crossmargining, collateral and risk management as cryptocurrency derivatives and multiasset trading…
Bond yields are falling as inflation pops. The Fed’s tough talk under Warsh is helping.
Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chair, is helping coax Treasury yields lower by talking tough on inflation. Source:MarketWatch
The housing bill’s back on track to becoming law. Here’s what it does for affordability.
A bipartisan housing package appears once again close to becoming U.S. law, albeit with a delay after President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony for…
Social Security says I was overpaid for 7 years. I believe it’s mistaken. Can they cut my benefits?
“They say I made $43,000 in 2019, but I actually made that in 2020.” Source:MarketWatch
There’s a ‘Trump account’ hack that can unlock decades of wealth-building for your kid
“The only reason” to use these accounts is “if you’re planning to do the Roth strategy,” said one financial planner. Source:MarketWatch
How Micron aims to break through the risk cycle that has spooked investors for decades
Also in Weekend Reads: Medicare and GLP1s, tech stocks and career advice. Source:MarketWatch
Discounted bond funds, especially at scandal-hit Wamco, may offer an investment opportunity
Professional investment advisers wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money — but you don’t. Source:MarketWatch