The space race is on as China takes a big step toward rivaling SpaceX
A Chinese company demonstrated controlled recovery of a rocket’s bottom portion, which is critical in helping to drive down launch costs. Source：MarketWatch
Half of small-business owners hope to sell their companies and retire in the next decade. What happens to their workers?
“It’s an American tragedy” when small businesses close up shop. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin whales sent BTC price to $64K as Coinbase Premium broke key level: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin price gains came thanks to US whales propeling the Coinbase Premium above a key trend line, new analysis from CryptoQuant reported. Source：Cointelegraph
Can you pass this money quiz?
Also: How young people buy homes, the Trumpaccount lowdown and three stock screens. Source：MarketWatch
SK Hynix’s stock looks primed for a pop in its Nasdaq debut
The South Korean memory company’s American depositary receipts begin trading on Friday. Source：MarketWatch
A16z’s Andreessen lands Federal Reserve role as AI reshapes policy debate
The Fed named a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen to colead an AI productivity and jobs task force under Chair Kevin Warsh’s policy review. Source：Cointelegraph
Should you lock in a 4% CD rate now? Here’s how to decide on the next move for your cash.
CD rates are at a standstill, but that could change after the next Fed meeting, or the one after that. Source：MarketWatch
MiCA licensing only the beginning as crypto custodians face scrutiny
A MiCA license allows crypto firms to operate in the EU, but the ESMA’s review will test whether custodians can meet the required security and resilience…
‘Can’t buy bonds, can’t sell stocks.’ Bank of America tells investors what they can do.
Real thirtyyear interest rates are at a high since November 2008, financial conditions are tight and Michael Hartnett tells investors to prepare for a chilly…
Will the crypto lobby's $189M campaign get CLARITY over the line?
As the CLARITY Act advances, crypto's growing political influence in Washington is under scrutiny. But the crypto lobby's massive campaign spend is only part…
Kevin Warsh wants fewer press conferences. Why that’s bad for the economy and your money.
The Fed chair is testifying before Congress this week. Lawmakers should ask him about transparency. Source：MarketWatch
OKX, MetaMask, Matter Labs back dispute resolution court for AI agents
The Genlayer Foundation is leading the 27firm consortium that makes AIbased payments, escrow and dispute resolution interoperable. Source：CoinDesk