Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest acquires 157,731 more Alibaba shares

US President Donald Trump has expressed support for a Senate proposal that would allow the imposition of tariffs up to 500% on imports from countries that continue to purchase Russian energy. The proposed tariffs would apply to oil, natural gas, petroleum products, and uranium, targeting major buyers like India and China. This measure aims to reduce Russia's export revenues, although it remains a proposal and has not yet become law. The announcement has caused significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market.

Alibaba and JPMorgan are launching tokenized deposit rails for global B2B payments, significantly reducing transaction settlement times from days to nearly instant. These deposit tokens, which maintain funds within the banking perimeter while utilizing blockchain technology for speed, will enhance wallet infrastructure to manage various digital currencies. The Best Wallet combines a non-custodial, multi-chain wallet with a DEX aggregator and other features, allowing token holders to benefit from lower fees and increased staking yields.

Tether is reportedly considering a funding commitment of approximately $1.15 billion to Neura Robotics, a German firm specializing in humanoid robots for industrial and home applications. This investment underscores the growing intersection of cryptocurrency profits and real-world AI and robotics infrastructure. The SUBBD Token, which focuses on digital labor through AI assistants, is also gaining attention, with price predictions suggesting potential highs of $0.438 in 2025 and $0.668 in 2026, indicating a possible 7-12x upside from presale levels.