policy2026-08-10 23:24:44Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver by 90 Days, Narrowing Scope to Energy ShippingTrump has extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days, according to a BlockBeats report on Aug. 11, allowing foreign vessels to continue moving petroleum and other goods within U.S. waters under fresh restrictions. The renewed waiver narrows its scope to energy transport, covering gasoline, jet fuel, crude oil, naphtha, liquefied natural gas, soybean oil and fertilizer. The extension comes as the Iran war disrupts crude flows and pushes up fuel costs, prompting the White House to keep the exemption in place while tightening its application. Under the new terms, the Pentagon must consult the U.S. Maritime Administration before granting a waiver for any individual voyage. The White House says the measure helps ensure the U.S. military and critical industries maintain access to key resources, supporting domestic shipments of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. At the same time, U.S. shipbuilders and some lawmakers argue the exemption erodes the Jones Act's protection for domestic shipping.1780
Anthropic2026-07-24 10:15:15Anthropic Seeks to Lift Export Curbs on Fable and Mythos With New ProposalAnthropic has submitted a proposal to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, pledging closer coordination with the White House and faster responses to safety concerns to seek relief from export restrictions on Fable and Mythos.470
stablecoins2026-07-24 08:45:19White House Study Says Banning Yield-Bearing Stablecoins Does Little to Shield BanksA White House CEA study says banning stablecoin yields would barely raise bank lending capacity while imposing consumer welfare costs, adding new weight to the US debate over stablecoin regulation.250
quantum-compu2026-07-23 10:50:15White House Issues Dual Orders to Build Quantum Computer and Speed Up Post-Quantum DefensesThe White House issued two executive orders: one to advance a large-scale quantum computer and another to force federal agencies onto post-quantum cryptography by 2030 and 2031. The move also revives concern over quantum risks to Bitcoin and Ethereum encryption.550
bitcoin2026-07-08 19:58:17White House Crypto Czar Backs U.S. Strategic Reserve Including Bitcoin and Major TokensDavid Sacks backed President Trump’s proposed U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, saying it would include bitcoin and other leading cryptocurrencies. More details may emerge at the White House Crypto Summit scheduled for March 7.420
