[IBM to Acquire Data Streaming Platform Confluent for $9.3 Billion] IBM will acquire the data streaming platform Confluent Inc. at a price of $31 per share, with a total transaction value of approximately $9.3 billion. Including debt, Confluent's enterprise value is $11 billion. Both parties expect the transaction to be completed by mid-2026. If the deal fails or is terminated, IBM will pay Confluent a termination fee of $453.6 million.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has extended Ripple's Primary Payment Institution (MPI) license, allowing Ripple to provide comprehensive cross-border payment services as well as regulated XRP and RLUSD services. （Cointelegraph）

Top US bank CEOs will meet with senators to discuss legislation on cryptocurrency market structure. （Watcher.Guru）

OKX-BTC/USDT is currently trading at $89993.70, with a 5-minute decline of 0.04%. Please pay attention to market fluctuations.

The Bitcoin ETF recorded a capital inflow of $352 million, continuing its rebound momentum, while the XRP fund maintained its popularity. （Decrypt）