The view from Capitol Hill

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Congress has been busy (by its standards, at least) on the crypto front. First, David Sacks — the country’s first AI and crypto “czar”— hosted an inaugural press conference, during which he declared a commitment to keeping digital asset innovation in … Read more

World Mobile & DITO CME Partner to Expand Blockchain-Powered Connectivity in the Philippines

The collaboration integrates blockchain technology, World Mobile’s DePIN, and DITO CME’s ecosystem. This strategic partnership will transform the nation’s digital finance landscape and provide mobile and broadband connectivity to neglected rural regions. World Mobile, the first global mobile network driven by a sharing economy and blockchain technology, has partnered with DITO CME, the holding company of Dito … Read more

Exploring How AI and DeSci May Transform Peer Review and Address Human Error Challenges

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized science (DeSci) is poised to revolutionize the peer review process, addressing human errors that have historically plagued scientific research. Recent examples of egregious mistakes in peer-reviewed studies underscore the pressing need for automated systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy. As Matt Schlicht of YesNoError pointed out, … Read more

Economics Professor Roubini Warns: China’s Pride Poses Major Challenge for Trump’s Tariff Strategy

Economist Nouriel Roubini argues that China’s national pride makes it unlikely to yield to U.S. tariff pressure. No Respite for China Nouriel Roubini, an economics professor at New York University, warned the U.S. government that China is unlikely to yield to the Trump administration’s demands after being slapped with a 10% tariff hike. In a … Read more

FDIC to update crypto banking guidelines, releases documents on pause letters

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is preparing to revise its guidelines for banks engaging in crypto-related activities, Barrons reported on Feb. 5. The changes would allow banks to participate in certain crypto-related activities without requiring prior regulatory approval. Some banks have reportedly engaged with government officials to advocate for offering crypto custody services and … Read more

US Dollar continues soft as markets asses fresh US data

DXY remains under pressure, testing 107.35 support despite upbeat ADP and S&P Global PMI data. ISM Services PMI disappoints, signaling weaker than expected service sector growth and moderating price pressures. US 10-year yield rebounds, hovering around 4.40% after touching a yearly low. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD against a basket of … Read more

Bitcoin’s Hashrate Holds Steady Near Record Highs as Network Prepares for Difficulty Adjustment

Bitcoin’s computational prowess currently hums at 825.85 exahash per second (EH/s), a gentle dip from its zenith of 844 EH/s recorded on Feb. 4, 2025. The network’s transaction queue, known as the mempool, continues to reflect minimal activity, while newly minted blocks materialize slightly quicker than the protocol’s 10-minute target. Foundry Leads Mining Race: Four … Read more