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Ripple Secures Key EU License, Yet XRP Token Fails to Rally

Ripple's acquisition of a full Electronic Money Institution license in Luxembourg marks a significant regulatory milestone for its European expansion. However, the price of its associated XRP token continues to slide, underscoring a persistent disconnect between corporate progress and crypto market sentiment.

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Google AI Chief Touts Gemini 3 Breakthroughs, Envisions Orbital Data Centers to Power Future Growth

At a recent industry conference, Google's AI infrastructure lead detailed the rapid ascent of the Gemini model family and outlined the monumental infrastructure challenges ahead. In a wide-ranging discussion, he positioned specialized hardware, cross-stack collaboration, and even speculative space-based computing as critical to sustaining the AI boom, while cautioning that efficiency gains alone won't keep pace with exploding demand.

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BellRing Brands Posts Solid Q1, Navigates Competitive Headwinds and Cost Pressures

BellRing Brands (BRBR) reported first-quarter sales and earnings that exceeded internal forecasts, driven by order timing and strength in its Dymatize brand. While management expressed confidence in its full-year foundation, they also highlighted intensifying competition and significant input cost inflation, leading to a narrowed sales outlook and expected margin pressure for fiscal 2026.