Katie Tarasov

For decades, the U.S. has led the race to clean, limitless nuclear fusion energy. Now China is catching up, spending twice as much and building projects faster.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether add to Tuesday's losses while XRP rises. Plus, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan tells the Economic Club of Washington D.C. that the bank could launch a stablecoin if regulations are passed. And, Thomas Mattimore of ABC Labs discusses fostering Wall Street blockchain adoption through on-chain indexes.

Some 20% of hydrants failed during the fight to save the Pacific Palisades from LA's massive fire on Jan. 7. Here's how other U.S. cities can better prepare.

As Google Maps turns 20, it's mapping more countries and rolling out generative AI capabilities to keep dominance as the world's top navigation app

Amazon in November quietly launched Haul, for items under $20, largely from China. It's Amazon's answer to the soaring popularity of Temu and TikTok Shop.

Apple will be the largest customer at TSMC's new Arizona chip fab, which the Taiwanese company says is 'dang near back' on schedule. Here's an inside look.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Gracy Chen of Bitget explains why she believes MicroStrategy's bitcoin buying could pose a risk for the company if the crypto market slides.

Counterfeits on Amazon skyrocketed after sales from Chinese-based sellers more than doubled in 2015. Here's how Amazon is trying to stop the problem.

Counterfeits became a big problem on Amazon after an influx of Chinese-based sellers joined in 2015, causing brands like Nike and Birkenstock to quit selling directly on the site. In 2020, Amazon launched the Counterfeit Crimes Unit, which joined law enforcement on 50 raids and the seizure of 7 million counterfeit products in 2023. But retail experts say it's not enough. CNBC visited Amazon's team of former prosecutors and a military gear brand that's partnered with them to sue counterfeiters.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Raj Dhamodharan of Mastercard breaks down the payment giant's partnership with blockchain ecosystem Stellar.