Ethereum News Today: U.S. Launches AI.gov to Strengthen AI Competitiveness as Ethereum Falls 3.53%

The U.S. government launched AI.gov on July 23, 2025, as the central hub for the American AI Action Plan, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening national competitiveness in artificial intelligence [1]. Spearheaded under President Trump’s leadership, the plan emphasizes accelerating AI innovation, building infrastructure, and fostering international collaboration and security [1]. Key operational elements include federal support for next-generation nuclear energy, expedited permitting for data centers, and reduced regulatory barriers to open-source AI development [1]. Thomas Shedd, Chief of Technology Transformation Services at the General Services Administration, is tasked with overseeing the plan’s implementation [1].

The launch coincides with a broader policy shift toward streamlining oversight and promoting technological leadership. However, the immediate market response has been muted, with no significant shifts observed in cryptocurrency assets or trading volumes. Despite the plan’s focus on AI infrastructure, financial allocations and direct ties to blockchain technologies remain unspecified [1]. Ethereum (ETH), for instance, traded at $3,605.01 with a market cap of $435.17 billion as of July 23, 2025, showing a 3.53% decline in 24-hour price and a 17.43% drop in trading volume [1]. Over the past 90 days, ETH had surged by 103.58%, according to CoinMarketCap.

Historically, U.S. AI initiatives have had limited long-term impacts on crypto markets. The 2019 AI Initiative, which similarly prioritized technological dominance, saw minimal ripple effects on AI-linked cryptocurrencies [1]. Analysts suggest that the current action plan may bolster U.S. leadership in open-source innovation but lacks immediate implications for blockchain-specific R&D funding [2].

Operational details of AI.gov remain under development, with the website currently redirecting to the White House and lacking official repositories. This has raised questions about unresolved technical or security challenges. Community engagement has also been sparse, with no notable public statements from industry leaders or key stakeholders [1].

The strategic framework aligns with global trends in AI governance, emphasizing infrastructure investment and regulatory efficiency. However, the absence of concrete cryptocurrency procurement or R&D allocations underlines a deliberate separation between AI and blockchain priorities. This approach contrasts with recent European and Asian strategies, which often integrate AI and blockchain policies more directly.

The American AI Action Plan reflects a calculated effort to position the U.S. as a global leader in ethical AI development. Yet, its success will depend on the clarity of implementation, public-private collaboration, and long-term funding mechanisms. For now, the initiative appears to prioritize foundational infrastructure over speculative technologies, leaving crypto markets largely unaffected [1][2].

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[1] [title1US Launches AI.Gov Website with American AI Action Plan] [url1https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68810f2e047fe11985fb97ba/]

[2] [title2Insights from Coincu Research Team] [url2https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68810f2e047fe11985fb97ba/]