CoreWeave is expanding its AI infrastructure agreement with Meta Platforms to 
$21 billion in a partnership that will now run through 2032. Under the updated 
terms, CoreWeave will provide dedicated AI compute across multiple locations 
to Meta Platforms. This expansion…

CoreWeave scales AI infrastructure agreement with Meta to $21 billion

Bitcoin Depot said a hacker stole 50.9 BTC, worth about $3.7 million, after 
gaining access to internal systems linked to corporate wallets.

Bitcoin Depot discloses $3.7M BTC theft in cybersecurity breach

Crypto exchanges are racing to capture the market share of TradFi trading 
venues, but tokenized commodities adoption remains limited by pricing and 
liquidity concerns.

Crypto exchanges chase TradFi commodities market as pricing gaps persist

BitMEX said commodity perpetual swaps volume jumped from $38.1 million to $25 
billion in Q1 as traders flocked to 24/7 gold, silver and oil exposure.

Gold, silver and oil drive 65,000% jump in commodity perpetuals

XRP whales are aggressively accumulating while the asset’s recent price action 
keeps many retail participants cautious. This raises a key question for 
investors: are large holders positioning ahead of something the average trader 
has not yet recognized? XRP Whales Accumulate At Key Levels While Retail 
Hesitates While XRP has dropped 3.5% in the past 24 hours, on-chain metrics 
indicate that XRP whales have dramatically shifted their positioning in recent 
weeks. Data from the analytics platform CryptoQuant shows that the Whale Flow 
30-day moving average (30DMA) has turned positive after spending more than 
three months in negative territory, signaling a transition from distribution 
to accumulation. Related Reading: Analyst Who Called Bitcoin Price Crash Above 
$100,000 Predicts Crash To $29,000 This shift has pushed whale buying activity 
to its highest level in roughly ten months, highlighting a sharp change in 
behavior among large investors. Moreover, major holders have been purchasing 
more than 11 million XRP every day, a pace of accumulation that has not been 
observed since earlier stages of previous market expansions. The timing of 
this accumulation is notable because it coincides with XRP defending a key 
technical support zone. Market data shows the asset recently rebounded after 
touching the $1.28 level, bringing its current value to $1.33. Traders are 
closely watching this behavior, considering whether the combination of strong 
whale buying and support defense could set the stage for a potential breakout. 
Another signal reinforcing the accumulation narrative is the steady movement 
of tokens away from trading platforms. Exchange outflows for XRP have 
increased, sending a larger portion of the supply into private wallets. With 
fewer coins available for immediate sale, short-term selling pressure eases, 
amplifying the impact of growing demand and highlighting the deliberate 
positioning of large holders. Event-Driven Momentum: Why Whales Are Watching 
Japan Closely The timing of this accumulation aligns closely with a major XRP 
Ledger-focused event taking place in Japan this week. The conference is 
expected to feature Ripple executives and focus on institutional adoption, 
decentralized finance, and broader ecosystem development. Japan holds 
strategic importance for XRP due to its deep ties with SBI Holdings and its 
established role in Ripple’s global expansion. This regional strength adds 
weight to the significance of the event, making it more than just a routine 
industry gathering. Market participants are closely watching how the XRP price 
reacts around this event. Related Reading: Ripple Makes A $13 Trillion Bet 
With This Move, And XRP Price Could Be Set To Explode The combination of 
large-scale buying, reduced circulating supply, and the upcoming 
institutional-focused conference underscores a clear pattern. While retail 
participants often respond to short-term uncertainty with hesitation or panic, 
whales are coordinating their activity with events that could influence 
adoption and ecosystem growth. Ultimately, the difference between panic-driven 
retail behavior and disciplined whale accumulation illustrates that these 
large holders are acting not out of impulse, but based on insight and timing. 
Their moves suggest they see opportunities that others may overlook, 
emphasizing strategy and preparation. Whales may not have secret knowledge, 
but they clearly understand how to act decisively when the rest of the market 
hesitates. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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