Travis Wright breaks down the high-stakes power plays reshaping tech and finance. Japan's biggest brokerages go all-in on crypto trusts while China's energy buildout dwarfs US AI infrastructure. Plus Musk versus Altman reveals the real battle for AI control.

May 17, 2026 — 257 words / ~1.7 min

Stories covered:

  1. Japan's Three Largest Brokerages Prepare Crypto Trusts for Mass Retail Distribution
  2. China Just Built More Power Capacity Than US Uses in AI Training
  3. Musk and Altman's Legal War Exposes Who Really Controls AI's Future