Axios

It's the revenge of the mall retailers: Several chains that were once floundering are enjoying a sudden resurgence.

Why it matters: The American mall has been under siege for years from digital competitors and big-box stores, prompting many to pursue reinvention with alternative tenants like fitness chains and restaurants.

Boeing gave federal regulators a plan for how it will resolve safety problems that plague its production processes and pose potential risks for travelers, the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday.

Why it matters: Boeing was ordered earlier this year to draft an improvement plan within 90 days after federal inspections found serious issues at one of the world's largest aerospace manufacturers.

When Americans go to the polls in November, they will be deciding the playing field for the biggest battle in memory over the direction of U.S. fiscal policy.

The big picture: Major provisions of former President Trump's 2017 tax law expire at the end of 2025, meaning taxes would go up for most Americans if no new bill is passed. Neither party wants to let that happen in its entirety — but Democrats and Republicans have radically different visions of what the tax code should look like in 2026 and beyond.

Trump's fortunes are rising dramatically, on the Ethereum blockchain.

Zoom in: The meme coin made in honor of the 45th president is up over 17 thousand percent this year, executing an enormous surge through May.

In the weeds: The meme coin, Trump (MAGA), was created in August 2023, and it has no affiliation with the man himself.

• The group behind it donates to support veterans and the rescue of children.

It is hard to imagine bitcoin price doesn't take a tumble if the Mt. Gox estate really starts distributing part of its $9 billion mountain of BTC over the next month.

Why it matters: The Mt. Gox collapse is one of the oldest unpaid bills in cryptocurrency.

Catch up fast: The Japan-based bitcoin exchange was once the largest spot in the world for bitcoin trading, but it shut down in 2014 after sundry catastrophes.

• When the digital smoke cleared, it still had about 15% of its customers' bitcoins. After a process that has unwound over the course of a decade, users of the exchange, digital asset investment firm Galaxy believes, look likely to get repaid before July.

Consumers love the nostalgia economy.

The big picture: Sony and Mattel, both companies with big ties to American youth, were highly ranked in the 2024 Axios and Harris Poll on corporate reputation.

Elon Musk has three essential ingredients to unrivaled political power among CEOs: control of a massive social media platform, astonishing personal wealth — and now former President Trump's open and willing ear.

Why it matters: That makes Musk arguably the most important business player in modern American politics. He has the power to sway or repel voters — and stands ready to win or lose big, given his companies' deep ties to government.

Former President Trump likes cryptocurrency now — a lot, which is a surprise to anyone who has been following the industry's political fortunes.

Why it matters: The cryptocurrency industry, which may not have that many people but definitely has a lot of money, has never been more politically organized as the U.S. heads into a presidential election.

Walmart is bringing back its members-only sale early and getting ahead of Amazon's annual Prime Day sale in July.

Why it matters: It's the latest battle in the paid membership war and starts the summer shopping season early.