Search results for Q1 2026
AI & Enterprise
OpenAI and Anthropic join calls to curb Chinese AI, raising questions over who benefits
A debate in the United States over Chinese artificial intelligence has intensified after Moonshot AI released its latest model, Kimi. The argument is shifting from the model’s performance to what regulatory course the United States should take. OpenAI and Anthropic are cited as lobbying regulators over open models from China. Some journalists say fear rises sharply when China is involved, while others warn a ban could mainly benefit a few U.S. companies.
Crypto
Ethereum network value expands despite price weakness; key is institutional buying
Ethereum is seeing slower trading and weaker prices, but network activity and ecosystem deposits have risen. Daily transactions and active wallets held up in the first half of 2026, while total value locked was estimated to have climbed more than 22 percent from the previous quarter. Tokenised assets and RWA token trading increased. Prices fell in the first and second quarters, open interest declined and whale transfers dropped.
Crypto
XRP price stagnates as ETF, whale and institutional metrics hit record highs
XRP has shown no clear direction for months, but ETF inflows, whale wallet accumulation and Ripple’s institutional expansion are setting records, a report said. Digital Ascension Group Chairman Jake Claver said adoption- and institution-linked metrics were strengthening regardless of price. XRP spot ETFs logged their strongest weekly inflows of the year in mid-May, while large holders increased balances. Ripple also expanded institutional infrastructure through acquisitions and partnerships.
