Crypto

DTCC-Stellar partnership stirs XRP exclusion fears; industry calls it a major positive

U.S. securities clearing and depository institution DTCC disclosed plans to expand tokenised assets through the Stellar network, prompting concerns among XRP investors about potential exclusion. Industry founder Jay Nisbett said the move does not pick a single winning blockchain and instead points to a multi-chain interoperability strategy. He said DTCC still controls final clearing and settlement, with public blockchains as an added layer, and argued this does not imply XRP or Ripple is being sidelined.

Mobility

ENGWE unveils Zip folding e-bike with USB-C charging, folds in 3 seconds

British bicycle brand ENGWE has unveiled the Zip, a low-cost folding electric bike that supports USB-C charging. ENGWE says it can fold in about 3 seconds to roughly the size of a 20-inch suitcase and is designed for storage in tight spaces. The bike weighs 16.9 kg without the battery, or about 19 kg with it, and uses an integrated 360Wh LG battery. It is priced at 999 euros.