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Crypto

Is XRP's drop an opportunity? Could it create new millionaires?

XRP fell to $1.11, its lowest in about 15 months, after dropping 19.6 percent on Feb. 5 during a broader market selloff and then extending losses, The Crypto Basic reported. The token later rebounded above $1.4, though its next move is seen as uncertain. Santiment said whale investors accumulated XRP during the downturn. Calculations in the report show how lower prices raise the number of tokens buyers can acquire with a given amount.

AI & Enterprise

Big Tech stalls after $1 trillion wiped out as market jitters persist

Big Tech shares are showing little movement after about $1 trillion in market value was wiped out, with market jitters persisting, CNBC reported on Feb. 9. Oracle rose 1.5 percent and Microsoft gained 0.8 percent, while Meta and Amazon fell. Alphabet slid 0.6 percent and Nvidia dropped 1 percent. CNBC said the declines reflect surging expected spending as companies intensify AI investment.

Mobility

Lyft to launch teen accounts two years after Uber

Lyft will officially launch teen accounts, CNBC reported on Feb. 9. CEO David Risher said Lyft delayed the rollout because it put safety first and will offer services designed to strengthen communication between parents and drivers. The program targets riders aged 13 to 17 and includes PIN verification, real-time tracking and recording features. Uber introduced teen accounts in May 2023 and has expanded the service to more than 50 countries.