Crypto

Senate Advances Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins, a Form of Cryptocurrency

Several Democrats reversed and voted to move forward with the legislation after negotiations with Republicans in recent days.

GPS

Panel Warns that GPS Needs Additional Support

‘System of systems’ approach necessary to protect U.S. navigation infrastructure, some said.

AI

President Trump Signs Take It Down Act

Trump signs act making explicit deepfakes illegal.

Briefs

Ripple Fiber to Merge with HyperFiber

Fiber optic provider continues its rapid expansion.

Wireless

States, Tribes Oppose Carrier-Backed Plan to Ease Environmental Reviews

CTIA proposed exempting many wireless deployments from environmental and historical reviews.

Briefs

New Internet Plans Launched by Sparklight

Plans are expected to help low-income families.

Briefs

Blackfoot Communications Defaults on Hundreds of RDOF Locations

Surrendered locations could be eligible for BEAD funding.

BEAD

Capitol Hill Continues Pressure on BEAD

A dozen Senate Democrats joined the line of those urging against major changes.

Expert Opinion

Wi-Fi is America’s Secret Weapon in the Tech Race with China

If we want to put America first, we must put Wi-Fi first.

Policyband

Cable Has a New Godfather – What Does Charter CEO Christopher Winfrey Do with His Power?

To his credit, Winfrey has a tough side and he's not afraid to show it.

Policyband

Senate Democrats Pressure Trump to Shut Down Lutnick's BEAD Review

◾ FCC OKs Verizon-Frontier; Calif. PUC Awaits ◾ Dabbar Endorses State Choice with BEAD ◾ Policyband Analysis: Cable Has a New Godfather – What Does Charter CEO Christopher Winfrey Do with His Power?

Expert Opinion

Tim Stelzig: A New Approach to Connecting All Americans to the Internet

The BEAD program is the product of reasonable policy choices Congress made through bipartisan compromise and consensus.

AI

House Includes 10-Year Ban on States Regulating AI in Budget Bill

The provision is tucked into the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s sweeping markup, would be a major boon to the AI industry.

Digital Equity Act

Texas Opens $3.8 Billion Broadband Grant Window

BEAD applications due August 1 in the state that pushed for looser rules.

Funding

Commerce Department to Relaunch Tech Hubs Program

Lutnick slams Biden administration's Tech Hub picks as ‘rushed, unfair.’

FCC

FCC Approves $20 Billion Verizon–Frontier Merger

Democrat Gomez condemned the approval as a 'backroom deal.'