Onramp Unveils Unified Bitcoin Finance Platform
Austin-based Onramp launched __Onramp Finance__ on April 21, 2026. This unified platform combines cash management, nationwide BTC brokerage, Bitcoin IRAs, direct gold ownership, and a spending card, aiming to streamline financial rails for long-term BTC holders.
Features include cash accounts with up to 5% rewards and a spending card offering 1.5% cash back, both redeployable into BTC or gold. Custody utilizes a multi-provider model (BitGo, Coinbase) insured by Lloyd’s of London, reducing single-point-of-failure risks.
A __Genesis Program__ (210 participants, 2 BTC minimum) offers incentives like a year of no-fee custody. CEO Michael Tanguma stresses long-horizon wealth building, targeting those viewing Bitcoin as a multi-decade asset, not a speculative trade.
Austin-based Onramp launched __Onramp Finance__ on April 21, 2026. This unified platform combines cash management, nationwide BTC brokerage, Bitcoin IRAs, direct gold ownership, and a spending card, aiming to streamline financial rails for long-term BTC holders.
Features include cash accounts with up to 5% rewards and a spending card offering 1.5% cash back, both redeployable into BTC or gold. Custody utilizes a multi-provider model (BitGo, Coinbase) insured by Lloyd’s of London, reducing single-point-of-failure risks.
A __Genesis Program__ (210 participants, 2 BTC minimum) offers incentives like a year of no-fee custody. CEO Michael Tanguma stresses long-horizon wealth building, targeting those viewing Bitcoin as a multi-decade asset, not a speculative trade.
Select Medical Stock Jumps 8% on Buyout Deal
Select Medical Holdings (NYSE:SEM) shares surged 8% Tuesday after announcing a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium. The group, led by Executive Chairman Robert A. Ortenzio, Senior EVP Martin F. Jackson, and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, will purchase outstanding shares not already owned for $16.50 cash per share. This values the company at $3.9 billion.
The offer represents an 18% premium over the share price on November 24, 2025, and a 25% premium over the 90-day volume-weighted average. The board's disinterested members unanimously approved the deal. Key executives will roll over their equity.
The transaction is expected to close mid-2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon completion, Select Medical will become private and delisted. Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes views the $16.50 valuation as fair given market volatility and recent underperformance.
Select Medical Holdings (NYSE:SEM) shares surged 8% Tuesday after announcing a definitive agreement to be acquired by a consortium. The group, led by Executive Chairman Robert A. Ortenzio, Senior EVP Martin F. Jackson, and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, will purchase outstanding shares not already owned for $16.50 cash per share. This values the company at $3.9 billion.
The offer represents an 18% premium over the share price on November 24, 2025, and a 25% premium over the 90-day volume-weighted average. The board's disinterested members unanimously approved the deal. Key executives will roll over their equity.
The transaction is expected to close mid-2026, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals. Upon completion, Select Medical will become private and delisted. Mizuho analyst Ann Hynes views the $16.50 valuation as fair given market volatility and recent underperformance.
Solana DeFi Hit Hard: Step Finance and Subsidiaries Close
Solana-based DeFi aggregator Step Finance, along with its media platform SolanaFloor and lending protocol Remora Markets, is immediately ceasing all operations.
This decision follows a major hack in late January, which saw 261,854 SOL (approximately $29 million) stolen from Step Finance's treasury. Despite extensive efforts to secure new financing or find an acquisition, the team was unable to recover.
The developers have announced plans for partial user compensation. This includes a buyback of native STEP tokens based on a pre-hack balance snapshot, and a redemption process for rToken holders from the Remora protocol.
This closure represents another significant setback for Solana's decentralized finance ecosystem. The STEP token has plummeted, and the network's total value locked (TVL) has seen a substantial decline, compounding recent challenges for the platform.
Solana-based DeFi aggregator Step Finance, along with its media platform SolanaFloor and lending protocol Remora Markets, is immediately ceasing all operations.
This decision follows a major hack in late January, which saw 261,854 SOL (approximately $29 million) stolen from Step Finance's treasury. Despite extensive efforts to secure new financing or find an acquisition, the team was unable to recover.
The developers have announced plans for partial user compensation. This includes a buyback of native STEP tokens based on a pre-hack balance snapshot, and a redemption process for rToken holders from the Remora protocol.
This closure represents another significant setback for Solana's decentralized finance ecosystem. The STEP token has plummeted, and the network's total value locked (TVL) has seen a substantial decline, compounding recent challenges for the platform.
BNB Eyes Momentum as Prediction Market Rolls Out
BNB holds a critical $614, up 1.7%, with a bullish outlook emerging. Binance rolls out a prediction market directly in its self-custody wallet, partnering with Predict.fun. This feature allows betting on politics, sports, and crypto events, potentially boosting BNB's utility and demand, especially if tied to __BNB Chain's__ staking.
Regulatory guardrails for prediction markets are in flux, yet institutional interest accelerates. Technically, BNB finds support at $600, facing resistance at $640-$680. It could test $660-$680, but a break below $600 risks a drop to $420, an accumulation zone. On-chain activity and token burns provide a structural floor, but broader altcoin dynamics will be key.
BNB holds a critical $614, up 1.7%, with a bullish outlook emerging. Binance rolls out a prediction market directly in its self-custody wallet, partnering with Predict.fun. This feature allows betting on politics, sports, and crypto events, potentially boosting BNB's utility and demand, especially if tied to __BNB Chain's__ staking.
Regulatory guardrails for prediction markets are in flux, yet institutional interest accelerates. Technically, BNB finds support at $600, facing resistance at $640-$680. It could test $660-$680, but a break below $600 risks a drop to $420, an accumulation zone. On-chain activity and token burns provide a structural floor, but broader altcoin dynamics will be key.
DoorDash Reports Q4 Earnings Miss
DoorDash announced fourth-quarter earnings per share of $0.48, missing analyst estimates by $0.11. Revenue for the quarter also fell short, reaching $3.96 billion against a $3.98 billion consensus.
The delivery service's stock closed at $173.69, reflecting declines of 8.41% over the past three months and 18.44% annually. Despite the recent earnings miss, the company's overall financial health is assessed as "good performance."
DoorDash announced fourth-quarter earnings per share of $0.48, missing analyst estimates by $0.11. Revenue for the quarter also fell short, reaching $3.96 billion against a $3.98 billion consensus.
The delivery service's stock closed at $173.69, reflecting declines of 8.41% over the past three months and 18.44% annually. Despite the recent earnings miss, the company's overall financial health is assessed as "good performance."
Expert Predicts Bitcoin's Demise as Miners Pivot to AI
Analyst Ran Neuner warns that Bitcoin faces an __existential threat__ as AI hosting offers up to eight times more revenue than mining, with both industries competing for electricity. BTC mining yields $57-129/MW, while AI data centers fetch $200-500/MW. Major players like Core Scientific and MARA are shifting, causing a 14.5% drop in Bitcoin's hashrate and increased 51% attack risk. Neuner believes only a significant BTC price surge can save it.
However, industry figures offer counterarguments. Adam Back and Willy Woo emphasize Bitcoin's __difficulty adjustment mechanism__, which naturally rebalances profitability as inefficient miners exit. Fred Krueger adds that miners will simply disconnect until profitability returns. Daniel Batten suggests AI expansion depends on Bitcoin, as miners utilize excess energy and stabilize grids. Some analysts believe miners must adapt to AI hosting or better manage BTC reserves to survive.
Analyst Ran Neuner warns that Bitcoin faces an __existential threat__ as AI hosting offers up to eight times more revenue than mining, with both industries competing for electricity. BTC mining yields $57-129/MW, while AI data centers fetch $200-500/MW. Major players like Core Scientific and MARA are shifting, causing a 14.5% drop in Bitcoin's hashrate and increased 51% attack risk. Neuner believes only a significant BTC price surge can save it.
However, industry figures offer counterarguments. Adam Back and Willy Woo emphasize Bitcoin's __difficulty adjustment mechanism__, which naturally rebalances profitability as inefficient miners exit. Fred Krueger adds that miners will simply disconnect until profitability returns. Daniel Batten suggests AI expansion depends on Bitcoin, as miners utilize excess energy and stabilize grids. Some analysts believe miners must adapt to AI hosting or better manage BTC reserves to survive.
Arthur Hayes Halts BTC Buys, Awaiting Fed's "Money Printer"
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes states he’s stopped buying Bitcoin, awaiting explicit Federal Reserve money supply expansion. He's tracking "Net Liquidity" – Fed balance sheet minus TGA and RRP – believing the current rally lacks fundamental fuel for a sustained breakout above $90,000.
Hayes views the market as a trap, emphasizing that fiat debasement, not geopolitics, drives crypto cycles. He warns that without Quantitative Easing, asset prices are unsustainable. He'd wait to invest even $1.
He predicts a potential slide to $60,000 if BTC fails to break $90,000, leading to a "massive sell-off." Only a Fed pivot or a strong reclaim of $90,000 could invalidate his bearish liquidity thesis.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes states he’s stopped buying Bitcoin, awaiting explicit Federal Reserve money supply expansion. He's tracking "Net Liquidity" – Fed balance sheet minus TGA and RRP – believing the current rally lacks fundamental fuel for a sustained breakout above $90,000.
Hayes views the market as a trap, emphasizing that fiat debasement, not geopolitics, drives crypto cycles. He warns that without Quantitative Easing, asset prices are unsustainable. He'd wait to invest even $1.
He predicts a potential slide to $60,000 if BTC fails to break $90,000, leading to a "massive sell-off." Only a Fed pivot or a strong reclaim of $90,000 could invalidate his bearish liquidity thesis.
RENN Fund President Increases Stake
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), acquired 1,134 common shares on February 19, 2026, at $2.88 per share.
The total value of this purchase amounted to $3,265. Following the transaction, Stahl directly holds 149,174 shares in the company.
He also maintains substantial indirect holdings through various affiliated entities, further solidifying his overall position.
Murray Stahl, President and Co-Portfolio Manager of RENN Fund, Inc. (RCG), acquired 1,134 common shares on February 19, 2026, at $2.88 per share.
The total value of this purchase amounted to $3,265. Following the transaction, Stahl directly holds 149,174 shares in the company.
He also maintains substantial indirect holdings through various affiliated entities, further solidifying his overall position.
Crypto Funds See First Outflow in Five Weeks
Crypto investment products recorded a $414M outflow from March 23-27, the first in over a month. This is attributed to market anxieties over the Iran conflict, accelerating inflation risks, and shifting FOMC expectations towards a potential June rate hike.
Crypto fund AUM dropped to $129B, matching early February levels. The US led outflows ($445M), with Switzerland losing $4M. Germany ($21.2M) and Canada ($15.9M) saw inflows as investors bought the dip.
Ethereum products saw a $222M outflow, pushing YTD negative ($273M total), linked to CLARITY Act news. Bitcoin funds lost $194M but remain positive YTD ($964M inflow). Short crypto gained $4M, XRP funds $15.8M, while Solana saw $12.3M exit. Bitcoin's price also fell to $65,112 on March 30, a low since late February.
Crypto investment products recorded a $414M outflow from March 23-27, the first in over a month. This is attributed to market anxieties over the Iran conflict, accelerating inflation risks, and shifting FOMC expectations towards a potential June rate hike.
Crypto fund AUM dropped to $129B, matching early February levels. The US led outflows ($445M), with Switzerland losing $4M. Germany ($21.2M) and Canada ($15.9M) saw inflows as investors bought the dip.
Ethereum products saw a $222M outflow, pushing YTD negative ($273M total), linked to CLARITY Act news. Bitcoin funds lost $194M but remain positive YTD ($964M inflow). Short crypto gained $4M, XRP funds $15.8M, while Solana saw $12.3M exit. Bitcoin's price also fell to $65,112 on March 30, a low since late February.
XRP Tokyo: Stablecoin Boom & Price Outlook
XRP Tokyo is underway, potentially Ripple's most significant event of 2025. Ripple projects on-chain stablecoin volume to surpass $33 trillion by 2026, exceeding combined US and China GDPs. The company positions itself as a compliance backbone, holding over 75 global licenses. SBI Holdings' 10 billion yen blockchain bond using XRP rewards underscores real-world integration. Whale accumulation is at a 10-month peak, signaling building momentum.
XRP is currently consolidating between $1.28–$1.35. Large investors are pulling over 11 million XRP daily from exchanges, tightening supply amidst conference hype. A sustained close above $1.35 could pave the way to $1.40–$1.60, supported by $41M in YTD XRP ETF inflows. SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao hinted XRP will be "very expensive" with a favorable legal resolution. The CLARITY Act's progress remains a crucial wildcard for accelerated outcomes.
XRP Tokyo is underway, potentially Ripple's most significant event of 2025. Ripple projects on-chain stablecoin volume to surpass $33 trillion by 2026, exceeding combined US and China GDPs. The company positions itself as a compliance backbone, holding over 75 global licenses. SBI Holdings' 10 billion yen blockchain bond using XRP rewards underscores real-world integration. Whale accumulation is at a 10-month peak, signaling building momentum.
XRP is currently consolidating between $1.28–$1.35. Large investors are pulling over 11 million XRP daily from exchanges, tightening supply amidst conference hype. A sustained close above $1.35 could pave the way to $1.40–$1.60, supported by $41M in YTD XRP ETF inflows. SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao hinted XRP will be "very expensive" with a favorable legal resolution. The CLARITY Act's progress remains a crucial wildcard for accelerated outcomes.
Gold Prices Dip Amid Resurfacing Iran Tensions, Oil Surges
Gold fell in Asian trade Monday as oil prices rebounded sharply, fueled by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. A ceasefire nears expiry with no signs of de-escalation, dashing last week's optimism for a peace deal. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. capture of an Iranian vessel further heightened friction, with both sides alleging ceasefire violations.
Despite President Trump mentioning new talks, Iran denied any commitment. Oil surged 7%, reigniting inflation fears that weigh heavily on metal prices. Silver also declined, though it had recently outpaced gold following a report on worsening supply deficits.
Gold fell in Asian trade Monday as oil prices rebounded sharply, fueled by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. A ceasefire nears expiry with no signs of de-escalation, dashing last week's optimism for a peace deal. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a U.S. capture of an Iranian vessel further heightened friction, with both sides alleging ceasefire violations.
Despite President Trump mentioning new talks, Iran denied any commitment. Oil surged 7%, reigniting inflation fears that weigh heavily on metal prices. Silver also declined, though it had recently outpaced gold following a report on worsening supply deficits.
Cybersecurity Weekly: Stealer's Chinese Whisper, TPMS Tracking, Crypto Scams Surge
Kaspersky uncovered BeatBanker, a potent Android malware acting as a banking trojan, Monero miner, and RAT. It uses a unique method: playing near-inaudible Chinese audio to stay active. Distributed via fake apps, it steals credentials and manipulates crypto transactions.
Separately, researchers showed how unencrypted Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) can track vehicles. Each sensor broadcasts a unique ID, enabling cheap receivers to intercept signals and map car movements for potential surveillance.
CertiK reported US crypto ATM fraud reached $333M in 2025, with FBI complaints up 33%. AI-driven social engineering is 4.5x more profitable, as scammers evolve into transnational organizations.
Meta also rolled out new user protection tools: Facebook warnings for suspicious accounts, WhatsApp alerts for dubious requests, and AI-powered threat detection in Messenger. Over 150,000 scam-linked accounts were b
Kaspersky uncovered BeatBanker, a potent Android malware acting as a banking trojan, Monero miner, and RAT. It uses a unique method: playing near-inaudible Chinese audio to stay active. Distributed via fake apps, it steals credentials and manipulates crypto transactions.
Separately, researchers showed how unencrypted Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) can track vehicles. Each sensor broadcasts a unique ID, enabling cheap receivers to intercept signals and map car movements for potential surveillance.
CertiK reported US crypto ATM fraud reached $333M in 2025, with FBI complaints up 33%. AI-driven social engineering is 4.5x more profitable, as scammers evolve into transnational organizations.
Meta also rolled out new user protection tools: Facebook warnings for suspicious accounts, WhatsApp alerts for dubious requests, and AI-powered threat detection in Messenger. Over 150,000 scam-linked accounts were b
Verus DeFi Protocol Suffers $11M Exploit, Rattles ETH Market
Ethereum's price is struggling to hold $2,100 following a significant cross-chain bridge exploit. The Verus-Ethereum bridge was targeted, leading to an attacker draining 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. This haul was then swapped for 5,402.4 ETH, valued at over $11 million.
This incident highlights ongoing systemic risks, echoing past large bridge exploits like Kelp DAO's $293M and Drift's $270M losses. Such vulnerabilities consistently result in major financial drains within the DeFi ecosystem.
Currently, ETH trades around $2,110 with weak momentum (RSI 34). Maintaining the $2,100 support level is critical; a breach could trigger further declines. Resistance levels are noted at $2,200 and $2,250. This exploit adds considerable friction to any potential recovery for Ethereum.
Ethereum's price is struggling to hold $2,100 following a significant cross-chain bridge exploit. The Verus-Ethereum bridge was targeted, leading to an attacker draining 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC. This haul was then swapped for 5,402.4 ETH, valued at over $11 million.
This incident highlights ongoing systemic risks, echoing past large bridge exploits like Kelp DAO's $293M and Drift's $270M losses. Such vulnerabilities consistently result in major financial drains within the DeFi ecosystem.
Currently, ETH trades around $2,110 with weak momentum (RSI 34). Maintaining the $2,100 support level is critical; a breach could trigger further declines. Resistance levels are noted at $2,200 and $2,250. This exploit adds considerable friction to any potential recovery for Ethereum.
China's Factories Endure Trump's Tariffs
Agilian Technology, an electronics maker, navigated a turbulent 2025 under Trump's tariffs. US orders, over half its revenue, froze as clients demanded production outside China.
Despite initial chaos and economic contraction, China's manufacturing sector showed resilience. Its retaliation with rare earth export controls helped mitigate tariff impacts, leading to a strong PMI recovery. Experts note tariffs restructured trade links rather than derailing China's industrial momentum.
Agilian explored offshoring to India and Malaysia, but found China's supply chains and efficiency hard to replicate. Tariffs escalated dramatically, freezing trade, before a US-Beijing deal reduced them.
The company saw a record second half in 2025 as clients unfroze orders. While Agilian maintains offshore plans as "insurance," its Dongguan base remains indispensable for growth, despite fears of future political shifts.
Agilian Technology, an electronics maker, navigated a turbulent 2025 under Trump's tariffs. US orders, over half its revenue, froze as clients demanded production outside China.
Despite initial chaos and economic contraction, China's manufacturing sector showed resilience. Its retaliation with rare earth export controls helped mitigate tariff impacts, leading to a strong PMI recovery. Experts note tariffs restructured trade links rather than derailing China's industrial momentum.
Agilian explored offshoring to India and Malaysia, but found China's supply chains and efficiency hard to replicate. Tariffs escalated dramatically, freezing trade, before a US-Beijing deal reduced them.
The company saw a record second half in 2025 as clients unfroze orders. While Agilian maintains offshore plans as "insurance," its Dongguan base remains indispensable for growth, despite fears of future political shifts.
Aptos Foundation Proposes Significant APT Tokenomics Overhaul
The Aptos Foundation has announced a major reform to APT's tokenomics, aiming for enhanced deflation and a shift from subsidy-based emission to network activity-tied mechanisms. Key among proposals is a new supply cap of 2.1 billion APT, replacing the current uncapped model.
This change is expected to reduce annual token issuance by 60% after the current four-year cycle concludes in October. The Foundation argues the ecosystem's maturity, with large institutional investments, necessitates a more sustainable and performance-linked tokenomics.
Further proposals include lowering the annual staking rate to 2.6%, increasing gas fees tenfold for deflationary pressure, and permanently locking 210 million APT. Stricter grant policies and exploring buybacks are also on the table.
Following the announcement, APT's price saw a 4.1% decline, adding to a nearly 46% loss over the past month. The token currently trades around $0.8.
The Aptos Foundation has announced a major reform to APT's tokenomics, aiming for enhanced deflation and a shift from subsidy-based emission to network activity-tied mechanisms. Key among proposals is a new supply cap of 2.1 billion APT, replacing the current uncapped model.
This change is expected to reduce annual token issuance by 60% after the current four-year cycle concludes in October. The Foundation argues the ecosystem's maturity, with large institutional investments, necessitates a more sustainable and performance-linked tokenomics.
Further proposals include lowering the annual staking rate to 2.6%, increasing gas fees tenfold for deflationary pressure, and permanently locking 210 million APT. Stricter grant policies and exploring buybacks are also on the table.
Following the announcement, APT's price saw a 4.1% decline, adding to a nearly 46% loss over the past month. The token currently trades around $0.8.
Ripple Prime Joins DTCC Core, Re-engineering Wall Street Post-Trade
Ripple Prime (Hidden Road) has integrated into DTCC's NSCC directory, effective March 2, 2026. This moves XRP-linked infrastructure to Wall Street's operational core, gaining direct access to US clearing rails processing over $2Q annually.
As a clearing and executing broker, Ripple Prime routes institutional post-trade volumes to the XRP Ledger. This merges NSCC's risk framework with XRPL's near-instant settlement, tackling "dormant capital" by enabling settlements in seconds, replacing T+1/T+2.
This follows Ripple's $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition and DTCC's 2025 patents. It marks Ripple's shift from a payments vendor (e.g., Amex) to systemic financial infrastructure. DTCC aims to tokenize Russell 1000, ETFs, and US Treasuries by late March 2026, with Ripple Prime managing these tokenized flows.
Ripple Prime (Hidden Road) has integrated into DTCC's NSCC directory, effective March 2, 2026. This moves XRP-linked infrastructure to Wall Street's operational core, gaining direct access to US clearing rails processing over $2Q annually.
As a clearing and executing broker, Ripple Prime routes institutional post-trade volumes to the XRP Ledger. This merges NSCC's risk framework with XRPL's near-instant settlement, tackling "dormant capital" by enabling settlements in seconds, replacing T+1/T+2.
This follows Ripple's $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition and DTCC's 2025 patents. It marks Ripple's shift from a payments vendor (e.g., Amex) to systemic financial infrastructure. DTCC aims to tokenize Russell 1000, ETFs, and US Treasuries by late March 2026, with Ripple Prime managing these tokenized flows.
U.K. Stocks Lower at Close; Investing.com UK 100 Down 1.24%
U.K. stocks closed lower on Friday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 index declining 1.24% to a new 1-month low. Losses were primarily led by the Industrial Engineering, Household Goods & Home Construction, and Chemicals sectors.
Rightmove PLC was a top performer, rising 5.53%. Auto Trader Group Plc added 4.68%, and BAE Systems PLC gained 2.98%. On the downside, Kingfisher PLC fell 5.15%, Anglo American PLC dropped 5.00%, and Vistry Group PLC declined 4.64%, hitting 5-year lows.
Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the London Stock Exchange by 1139 to 609.
U.K. stocks closed lower on Friday, with the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 index declining 1.24% to a new 1-month low. Losses were primarily led by the Industrial Engineering, Household Goods & Home Construction, and Chemicals sectors.
Rightmove PLC was a top performer, rising 5.53%. Auto Trader Group Plc added 4.68%, and BAE Systems PLC gained 2.98%. On the downside, Kingfisher PLC fell 5.15%, Anglo American PLC dropped 5.00%, and Vistry Group PLC declined 4.64%, hitting 5-year lows.
Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the London Stock Exchange by 1139 to 609.
Ripple to Integrate AI for Enhanced XRP Ledger Security
Ripple announced it will leverage artificial intelligence to bolster XRP Ledger (XRPL) security, preparing for the network's next scaling phase. This marks a strategic shift from reactive to proactive security, aiming to detect vulnerabilities before they reach production.
The new model integrates AI across all development stages, from testing to threat analysis and code changes. Security becomes a continuous, scalable process. Key elements include AI-powered code analysis, "red team" simulations to mimic attacks, and stricter requirements for protocol updates. AI tools have already uncovered early vulnerabilities.
This enhanced approach responds to XRPL's expanding role in global payments, asset tokenization, and institutional solutions, which demand unparalleled reliability. As threats evolve with AI, Ripple emphasizes a symmetrical defense strategy.
Ripple announced it will leverage artificial intelligence to bolster XRP Ledger (XRPL) security, preparing for the network's next scaling phase. This marks a strategic shift from reactive to proactive security, aiming to detect vulnerabilities before they reach production.
The new model integrates AI across all development stages, from testing to threat analysis and code changes. Security becomes a continuous, scalable process. Key elements include AI-powered code analysis, "red team" simulations to mimic attacks, and stricter requirements for protocol updates. AI tools have already uncovered early vulnerabilities.
This enhanced approach responds to XRPL's expanding role in global payments, asset tokenization, and institutional solutions, which demand unparalleled reliability. As threats evolve with AI, Ripple emphasizes a symmetrical defense strategy.
SHIB Super-Whale Dumps $4.9M, Holding 99 Trillion Tokens
A Shiba Inu whale, who famously turned $13,760 into over $660 million, has offloaded 800 billion SHIB tokens worth $4.9 million. This move raises questions as the wallet still controls a massive 99.27 trillion SHIB.
SHIB currently trades around $0.00000659. The market watches the crucial $0.0000060 support level. A break could see prices fall to $0.0000048, while holding it suggests absorption of the whale's sale.
Amidst SHIB's sideways grind, some eyes are turning to new meme coins. __Maxi Doge ($MAXI)__, for instance, is gaining traction, having raised over $4.7 million in its presale and offering 65% APY staking, positioning itself as a potential "next Doge-inspired frontrunner" for this cycle.
A Shiba Inu whale, who famously turned $13,760 into over $660 million, has offloaded 800 billion SHIB tokens worth $4.9 million. This move raises questions as the wallet still controls a massive 99.27 trillion SHIB.
SHIB currently trades around $0.00000659. The market watches the crucial $0.0000060 support level. A break could see prices fall to $0.0000048, while holding it suggests absorption of the whale's sale.
Amidst SHIB's sideways grind, some eyes are turning to new meme coins. __Maxi Doge ($MAXI)__, for instance, is gaining traction, having raised over $4.7 million in its presale and offering 65% APY staking, positioning itself as a potential "next Doge-inspired frontrunner" for this cycle.
Garrett Motion Q4 Earnings: Sequential Dip Expected
Garrett Motion will report its fourth-quarter earnings Thursday. Analysts forecast a sequential decline from the strong Q3, with EPS projected at $0.37 and revenue at $868.3 million. This represents a 12.7% sequential EPS drop and a 3.7% revenue decrease.
Investors will closely watch whether the Q4 softness reflects typical seasonal patterns or broader demand headwinds in the turbocharger market. Margin trajectory will also be a critical focus.
The company's strategic product diversification, including new turbocharger lines for marine/industrial sectors and older vehicles, will be under scrutiny. Management's guidance on these initiatives and the 2026 outlook is highly anticipated.
Garrett Motion will report its fourth-quarter earnings Thursday. Analysts forecast a sequential decline from the strong Q3, with EPS projected at $0.37 and revenue at $868.3 million. This represents a 12.7% sequential EPS drop and a 3.7% revenue decrease.
Investors will closely watch whether the Q4 softness reflects typical seasonal patterns or broader demand headwinds in the turbocharger market. Margin trajectory will also be a critical focus.
The company's strategic product diversification, including new turbocharger lines for marine/industrial sectors and older vehicles, will be under scrutiny. Management's guidance on these initiatives and the 2026 outlook is highly anticipated.