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 · Jun 1, 2026 · 1:09 PM

SpaceX is about to test the limits of passive investing

FTSE Russell’s new fast-entry rule could put SpaceX into major indexes within days of its IPO. That would force some passive funds to buy based on benchmark rules rather than investor choice.

Judith Murphy · Jun 1, 2026 · 10:06 AM

Intel is preparing a new AI chip to challenge Nvidia this year

Intel is reportedly preparing a new AI chip by the end of 2026 as it tries to challenge Nvidia’s hold on AI accelerators. The real test will be whether Intel can turn an inference-focused design into a credible option for enterprise buyers.

Judith Murphy · Jun 1, 2026 · 6:38 AM

AI detectors are turning ordinary student writing into evidence.

AI detectors are increasingly flagging careful academic writing as suspicious, especially in structured assignments like literature reviews. The real issue is not whether students use AI, but whether universities are treating uncertain software scores as evidence.

Judith Murphy · Jun 1, 2026 · 1:39 AM

OpenAI is hiring its way back into robotics

OpenAI's current robotics hiring points to a deeper push into embodied AI and physical-world systems. The move could raise the cost of robotics talent and complicate the company's relationships with startups it has backed or partnered with.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 10:58 PM

Zcash is back in the privacy trade after a sharp rally.

Zcash has surged roughly ninefold over the past year as privacy coins return to the center of the crypto market debate. The rally is being supported by Robinhood access, institutional interest and renewed attention on zero-knowledge privacy technology.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 8:17 PM

Solana gains ground as SoFi and Cash App bring stablecoins to users

SoFi and Cash App have added stablecoin support that includes Solana, putting dollar-pegged payments in front of millions of mainstream users. The launches show how regulated fintech platforms are starting to test public blockchains as real payment infrastructure.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 5:36 PM

StepFun proves efficient AI models are becoming serious competitors

StepFun's Step 3.7 Flash is drawing attention because it pairs open weights with strong claimed benchmark performance and lower active compute. The release shows how Chinese AI labs are competing on inference efficiency, local deployment and practical agent workflows.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 4:56 PM

Solana's SOL burn proposal puts validator economics under pressure

Raj Gokal's support for a larger SOL burn proposal has turned Solana's fee policy into a live governance issue. The key question is whether Solana can improve supply discipline without weakening validator incentives.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 12:20 PM

Silver Maple Leaf demand is testing the patience of retail buyers

A retail buyer's 100-ounce Silver Maple Leaf purchase shows how physical silver demand is behaving while spot prices remain elevated. The bigger story is not just the silver price, but the premiums buyers are willing to pay for trusted, liquid coins.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 8:53 AM

Robotaxis are learning that city streets are political terrain

Robotaxi companies are expanding across the U.S., but local resistance is becoming a serious deployment risk. Safety incidents, labor concerns and city-level oversight fights may now shape the commercial timeline as much as the technology itself.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 6:13 AM

Binance's June 1 reveal puts its next growth test in focus

Binance has teased a June 1 product reveal, with traders speculating that the haystack clue may point to a stock-related offering. The launch comes as Binance tries to balance product expansion, BNB market momentum and a more compliance-focused post-settlement strategy.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 3:54 AM

Meta is preparing an AI pendant for the wearable race

Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant as part of a broader wearables roadmap. The move shows how the company is looking beyond glasses and headsets toward ambient AI devices that could feed its assistant, subscriptions and future consumer agents.

Judith Murphy · May 31, 2026 · 1:12 AM

Blue Origin faces a long pause after New Glenn destroys its launch pad

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during a May 28 engine test at Cape Canaveral, damaging its only current launch pad for the vehicle. The setback could delay Amazon satellite launches for months and strengthen SpaceX's position in commercial launch.

Judith Murphy · May 30, 2026 · 10:09 PM

The FBI seized $8 billion in crypto from a global scam network

The FBI has reportedly seized roughly $8 billion in cryptocurrency tied to a global scam network. The case shows how blockchain tracing, exchange compliance and crypto regulation are becoming central to the fight against investment fraud.

Judith Murphy · May 30, 2026 · 1:04 PM

Federal lawmakers move to ban emotion-reading AI as the science behind it crumbles

Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to ban AI systems from detecting or inferring human emotions, targeting tools widely used in hiring, education, and surveillance. The bill arrives as the science behind emotion detection faces mounting criticism and regulators in Illinois and the EU have already moved to restrict the technology. For enterprise software vendors and HR-tech startups with affective computing features embedded in their products, the regulatory window is narrowing fast.

Judith Murphy · May 30, 2026 · 10:33 AM

Samsung's last-minute bonus deal signals that AI's productivity windfall is becoming a labor negotiation rather than a corporate perk

Samsung's union secured a landmark deal committing 10.5% of semiconductor operating profit to worker bonuses for a decade, following SK Hynix's similar agreement in 2025. The back-to-back deals are rewriting how South Korea's chaebols handle AI windfalls , and setting a precedent that labor groups across multiple industries are already citing.