The XRP Ledger's proposed BatchV1_1 upgrade currently has 68.57% support from validators but requires over 80% approval sustained for 14 consecutive days to activate. This upgrade allows bundling up to eight transactions into one, enabling new use cases like combined token swaps and NFT minting with listing. The original Batch code was pulled due to a security flaw, but BatchV1_1 fixes these issues and has passed an independent audit. Activation could happen by late September if support increases and holds steady, but no date is confirmed yet.
American Electric Power (AEP) has increased its full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25–$6.55 per share, expecting 7–8% annual growth through 2027 and over 9% compound annual growth through 2030. This optimism is driven by strong demand g...
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Celsius Holdings, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors about the safety of its Alani Nu energy drinks, which contain high caffeine levels unsafe for teenagers. The suit follows reports linking the drin...
Anthropic has decided not to proceed with its planned $6 billion acquisition of AI startup Decart, which specializes in AI chip technology and world models for applications like autonomous driving and eCommerce. The deal would have been Anthropic's l...
Lenovo Group is rapidly evolving from a traditional PC maker into a leading AI and data center infrastructure provider, driving strong stock momentum. The company reported a record Q2 revenue of $26.94 billion, up 43.1% year-over-year, with adjusted ...
Canada has enacted retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, dairy, and electronics, escalating an 18-month trade dispute. These tariffs range from 15% to 50% and affect key sectors, putting pressure on North ...
