Judith Murphy

Judith Murphy is a financial journalist and market analyst covering AI, technology stocks, and emerging market trends. She has contributed to multiple financial publications and brings a data-driven approach to her coverage of the technology sector and its impact on global markets.

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Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 6:36 AM

Jensen Huang nearly lost his composure defending Nvidia's China chip business and shot back that he did not wake up a loser

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a charged moment during an interview on Saturday, pushing back against questions about US export controls on AI chips destined for China and declaring 'You're not talking to someone who woke up a loser.' The exchange highlights the growing tension between Silicon Valley's largest hardware companies and a shifting US trade policy that has progressively restricted Nvidia's access to one of its most significant markets. With China historically representing 20-25 percent

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Dogecoin Compresses Below $0.10 as Traders Await Breakout Signal

Dogecoin is locked in a tightening range below $0.10 resistance, with whale accumulation and on-chain activity surging. A confirmed breakout could trigger a sharp move toward $0.16.

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 4:45 AM

World Liberty Financial Sanctioned Ties Risk Crypto Market Contagion

Trump-backed World Liberty Financial faces federal scrutiny after partners linked to sanctioned Cambodian crime network. Token dropped 10% as Senate demands investigation.

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 3:14 AM

How Eli Lilly Turned a Decade Into One of Pharma's Greatest Stock Runs

Eli Lilly's stock has returned 700% in a decade, fueled by GLP-1 drugs and a disciplined R&D strategy. Now trading at a premium valuation, the company faces pressure to keep delivering clinical and commercial wins.

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 1:45 AM

Swalwell Resignation Creates Political Uncertainty for Crypto Policy

Eric Swalwell's resignation amid assault allegations disrupts California politics and adds uncertainty to crypto regulatory timelines. Investors should watch the upcoming special election closely.

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 12:16 AM

Federal authorities charge Synthetix Mind CEO Alex Mercer with orchestrating a $420 million AI fraud scheme

Federal authorities have charged Synthetix Mind CEO Alex Mercer and CFO Elena Vance with securities fraud, alleging the pair fabricated enterprise contracts and AI performance data to raise $420 million from investors. The indictment, unsealed just three weeks before the company's planned IPO roadshow, triggered a trading halt on Synthetix Mind warrants and a 4.2% pre-market drop in the Nasdaq AI Index.

Judith Murphy · Apr 19, 2026 · 12:14 AM

Meta Earnings Preview: AI Ad Dominance vs $115B Spending Gamble

Meta heads into Q1 2026 earnings with Wall Street consensus at Strong Buy, but investors must weigh AI ad dominance against $80B in metaverse losses and a $115B spending plan.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 10:44 PM

SEC Charges Bitcoin Latinum Founder in $16M Crypto Fraud Case

The SEC has charged Bitcoin Latinum's founder with defrauding investors of $16 million by falsely claiming his cryptocurrency token was fully insured against losses.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 9:15 PM

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Ease as Markets Shift Focus to Tesla Earnings

Iran's measured rhetoric on the Strait of Hormuz has calmed oil markets and lifted equity futures, shifting investor focus to a pivotal earnings week featuring Tesla and Intel.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 7:44 PM

Poland's Zondacrypto Crisis Deepens: Missing 4,500 BTC and Russian Ties

Poland's Zondacrypto faces an existential crisis as the PM links it to Russian interference and 4,500 BTC are locked in an inaccessible wallet with a missing former CEO.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 6:14 PM

UN Peacekeeper Death in Lebanon Signals Wider Conflict Risk

A French UN peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon, part of an escalating pattern of attacks on international forces. The crisis threatens market stability and the future of the UN mission.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 5:36 PM

ChatGPT users are pushing back against what they call an AI that corrects more than it assists

Power users are reporting that ChatGPT and other leading AI assistants have become increasingly pedantic, interrupting workflows with unsolicited corrections and hedged answers. The backlash, trending across Reddit and X, points to a growing tension between safety alignment and practical utility. If the major labs cannot recalibrate, open-source alternatives stand to benefit.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 4:44 PM

Two Top Quants Exit Jump Trading After Record Quarter

Two senior machine learning researchers are leaving Jump Trading's core strategies unit after the firm posted record first-quarter profits. Their next moves could reshape the quant talent landscape.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 3:16 PM

Ethereum Foundation exposes 100 North Korean IT workers embedded across 30 crypto companies in a two-year supply chain operation

The Ethereum Foundation has revealed a two-year infiltration campaign by 100 North Korean IT workers embedded across 30 Web3 companies, who made 4,230 malicious code commits targeting wallet software and custody protocols. The operation, attributed to DPRK-linked groups Lazarus and APT38, used deepfakes and stolen identities to bypass HR vetting. No Ethereum core layer breach occurred, but multiple startups had development servers compromised.

Judith Murphy · Apr 18, 2026 · 3:14 PM

New York's Pied-à-Terre Tax Takes Aim at Billionaire Second Homes

New York proposes a pied-à-terre tax targeting 13,000 luxury second homes worth over $5M, with billionaires like Bezos and Griffin in the crosshairs.

Judith Murphy · Apr 17, 2026 · 10:39 PM

A $175 million short squeeze just tore through crypto derivatives in a single hour

Crypto markets were hit by a sharp liquidation event on April 17, 2026, with $209 million in leveraged positions cleared within a single hour. Short sellers bore the brunt of the damage, accounting for $175 million of the total as an upward price move triggered a cascading short squeeze. The event underscores the persistent risks of high-leverage derivatives trading and points to how dangerously bearish market positioning had become ahead of the move.