Ripple launched a treasury platform upgrade integrating crypto and cash management. The system provides real-time visibility across bank accounts and on-chain wallets. This beta offering aims to make crypto assets function like cash within treasury workflows, following its acquisition of GTreasury.

The RBI has barred banks from offering non-deliverable derivative contracts involving the rupee to resident or non-resident clients. The central bank also prohibited the rebooking of any foreign exchange derivative contract involving the rupee once it has been cancelled. The measures come amid pressure on the rupee, which recently breached the 95 mark against the US dollar.

Amid reports that the UAE is willing to join the fight against Iran to end the Hormuz crisis, a drone company backed by US President Trump's eldest sons met with officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss selling weapons to the UAE. The firm introduced an interceptor earlier this month, which is designed to down 'kamikaze' drones, including Iran’s Shahed-136 drones.

SpaceX has reportedly filed confidential paperwork for an IPO, potentially setting the stage for a record-breaking market debut. Analysts believe the valuation could rival Saudi Aramco's $29 billion listing. The filing allows SpaceX to refine its proposal before public disclosure, marking a pivotal moment for Elon Musk's aerospace and satellite company.

Eli Lilly (LLY) rallied 5% after the FDA approved orforglipron for chronic weight management. The drug is approved for use with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities. The approval was granted 294 days early via the FDA's priority voucher pilot program.

RH stock hit a six-year low after missing Q4 estimates. Telsey and TD Cowen cut price targets, citing weak housing markets despite the company's product transformation. RH still projects 4-8% revenue growth for 2026, but analysts remain cautious on demand due to the housing slump.

Machi Big Brother reported spending $1.94 million on Hyperliquid fees, sparking a debate over trading costs. While some traders earn significant referral income, the disclosure challenges Hyperliquid's low-fee image. The revelation highlights the tension between high fees and platform incentives as HYPE price rises.

Intel stock gained over 2% pre-market after striking a $14.2 billion deal with Apollo. The agreement allows Intel to repurchase Apollo's 49% stake in their Fab 34 joint venture in Ireland, aimed at boosting AI infrastructure. The deal highlights Intel's strategic shift to fund its ambitious AI expansion efforts.

Moody's assigned a Ba2 provisional rating to a $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond issued by a New Hampshire state agency. The rating relies on Bitcoin liquidation rather than taxpayer funds. This milestone highlights Bitcoin's growing integration into traditional US public finance markets and state-level lending.

Bitcoin climbed above $68,000, breaking a losing streak, while Ethereum outperformed with a 5.3% rise. The broader crypto market gained over 3% ahead of Trump's speech on Iran. However, retail sentiment for both coins remained bearish. Bitcoin's movement remains range-bound as traders eye geopolitical updates and derivatives markets.