Cardano's Charles Hoskinson claims XRP holders lack legal rights to Ripple's assets, emphasizing the company's control over XRP distribution. This has sparked tensions with the XRP community and questions about who benefits in company-tied cryptocurrencies.

Aztec Network has completed the liquidation of 19,388.4 ETH from its December public sale, transferring the final 5,020 ETH to a major CEX. The project raised around $59.13 million, with the AZTEC token price dropping nearly 50% post-auction.

Nearly 120,000 authors have claimed a share of Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement over unauthorized book use in AI training. The settlement, resulting from copyright violations, raises concerns about fair competition in the AI industry.

Sui has launched USDsui, a stablecoin integrated into its DeFi ecosystem for trading, lending, and application development, enhancing liquidity and supporting developers in building efficient financial tools.

DumbMoney has teamed up with Victus Global to enhance its digital asset ecosystem valued at over $1B. The partnership focuses on market making, liquidity improvement, and broadening exchange access for users and investors.

Naver and Kakao are expected to report strong Q1 2026 earnings driven by commerce and advertising, despite limited impact from early-stage AI products. Both companies are significantly investing in AI infrastructure and shifting strategies to integrate AI into existing services.

Gulf Edge Co. has partnered with Kore.ai to utilize AI for enterprise solutions in Thailand's telecom, banking, insurance, healthcare, and public sectors. The collaboration aims to enhance AI adoption as Thailand's AI market is projected to grow significantly by 2030.

Tesla is hiring semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab project, which aims to create a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing hub. The roles require over five years of experience in advanced technologies and processes.

European companies are adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies that align with local regulations, in contrast to the U.S. debt-driven model. Key players like Germany's Bitcoin Group SE and France's Capital B focus on conservative positions, facing unique market constraints.

NiSource has partnered with Google and Amazon to provide long-term power for a new Indiana data center, launching a "GenCo" model to balance energy demands without raising consumer costs. This partnership is expected to yield substantial savings for residents and underscores Indiana's growing role in tech energy resources.