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GUANGZHOU, CHINA, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Youxin Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: YAAS) (the “Company” or “Youxin Technology”), a software as a service (“SaaS”) and platform as a service (“PaaS”) provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses, today announced that the Company received a staff determination notice (the “Staff Determination Notice”) from the Listings Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on September 22, 2025, notifying the Company of the Staff’s determination to delist the Company’s securities under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) because as of September 19, 2025, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares had a closing bid price below $0.10 for ten consecutive trading days (the “Low Priced Stocks Rule”). Pursuant to the Notice, unless the Company requests an appeal of the determination, the Company’s securities will be suspended from trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on October 1, 2025, and a Form 25-NSE will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which will remove the Company’s securities from listing and registration on The Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Suspension”).

On August 13, 2025, the Company received a letter from the Nasdaq (the “Letter”), notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement as set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”) because the closing bid price of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares was below the minimum of $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. In accordance with Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Letter provided the Company a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the Letter, or until March 23, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii) states that if during any compliance period specified in Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) a Company’s security has a closing bid price of $0.10 or less for ten consecutive trading days, the Listing Qualifications Department shall issue a Staff Delisting Determination under Rule 5810 with respect to that security. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the 10 consecutive trading days from September 8, 2025 to September 19, 2025, the Company does not comply with the Low Priced Stocks Rule.

On September 15, 2025, the Company’s Board approved to effect a share consolidation of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares at the ratio of one-for-eighty with the market effective date of September 30, 2025. The objective of the share consolidation is to enable the Company to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement and the Low Priced Stocks Rule.

Beginning with the opening of trading on September 30, 2025, the Company’s Class A ordinary shares will trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis, under the same symbol “YAAS” but under a new CUSIP Number, G9876W112.

The share consolidation will reduce the number of Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding from approximately 171,264,988 to approximately 2,140,813 (subject to adjustment due to the effect of rounding up fractional shares into whole shares). The authorized number of Class A ordinary shares will be reduced by the same ratio from 400,000,000 to 5,000,000. The new par value will be $0.008 from the share consolidation.

As a result of the share consolidation, each eighty pre-split ordinary shares outstanding will automatically combine and convert to one issued and outstanding Class A ordinary share without any action on the part of the shareholder. No fractional ordinary shares will be issued to any shareholders in connection with the share consolidation. The total number of Class A ordinary shares to be received by each shareholder will be rounded up to the next whole Class A ordinary share that would have resulted from the share consolidation.

The Company’s operations are not affected by the receipt of the Staff Determination Notice. The Company intends to timely appeal Nasdaq’s determination to the Panel, pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5800 Series. The Company’s hearing request will stay the Suspension and the filing of the Form 25-NSE pending the Panel’s decision.

About Youxin Technology Ltd

Youxin Technology Ltd is a SaaS and PaaS provider committed to helping retail enterprises digitally transform their businesses using its cloud-based SaaS product and PaaS platform to develop, use and control business applications without the need to purchase complex IT infrastructure. Youxin Technology provides a customized, comprehensive, fast-deployment omnichannel digital solutions that unify all aspects of commerce with store innovations, distributed inventory management, cross-channel data integration, and a rich set of ecommerce capabilities that encompass mobile applications, social media, and web-based applications. The Company’s products allow mid-tier brand retailers to use offline direct distribution to connect the management team, distributors, salespersons, stores, and end customers across systems, apps, and devices. This provides retailers with a comprehensive suite of tools to instantly address issues using real-time sales data. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.youxin.cloud.

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Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “assesses,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC. References and links (including QR codes) to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release.

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SummaryDespite the challenges Merck's vaccine franchise has faced, demand for its anti-cancer medications remains as high as ever.Welireg sales reached $162 million in Q2 2025, an increase of 18.2% quarter-on-quarter, thanks in part to its label expansion on May 14.Strong performance from two cardiovascular 'stars,' Winrevair and Adempas, led Merck to buy back about $1.35 billion in shares in Q2 2025, more than quadrupling year-on-year.On September 19, Merck delighted me by announcing that the EMA's CHMP had recommended approving Enflonsia for the prevention of [RSV] respiratory syncytial virus in newborns and infants.By reading this article, you will find out why I continue to cover Merck with a 'Strong Buy' rating.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PFE either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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AlphaTON Capital, a Nasdaq-listed former biotech company, has completed its first $30 million acquisition of Toncoin following a $71 million financing round.
The firm aims to grow its TON treasury to $100 million by year-end. TON is the native token of The Open Network, closely tied to Telegram.
The investment positions AlphaTON as one of the largest global holders of TON, providing significant exposure to Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem and enabling strategic staking and mini-app development initiatives.

AlphaTON Capital has officially acquired $30 million worth of Toncoin (TON), marking a major step in its transformation from a clinical-stage biotech company into a digital asset treasury leader. This milestone follows the closing of a $36.2 million private placement and a $35 million loan facility from BitGo Prime, equipping AlphaTON with the capital needed to expand its TON holdings and participate actively in the Telegram ecosystem. The acquisition is seen by analysts as a strong signal of confidence in the future growth of TON, highlighting the firm’s intention to leverage both financial and technological resources for long-term ecosystem engagement.

AlphaTON Sets Ambitious Toncoin Accumulation Targets
The firm plans to increase its TON treasury to $100 million by the end of 2025. Beyond simple accumulation, AlphaTON intends to generate yield through network validation and staking operations while strategically investing in promising TON-based mini-apps and decentralized finance protocols. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of AlphaTON Capital, emphasized that the company is committed to building infrastructure that empowers users and strengthens the TON ecosystem. The company also intends to enhance community participation in staking initiatives, create educational programs for developers, and support innovative projects that expand TON’s real-world applications.

Strategic Positioning in a Growing Digital Market
By holding a significant TON position, AlphaTON places itself at the forefront of integrating social media with blockchain technology. Telegram’s billion-plus user base offers a broad adoption pathway for decentralized applications. The investment also allows AlphaTON to leverage partnerships with firms like BitGo, Animoca Brands, Kraken, and Crypto.com, providing strategic advisory support for both treasury growth and ecosystem development.

AlphaTON’s stock responded positively to the announcement, closing up 3.8% at $6.25, although pre-market trading showed some volatility. Analysts note that corporate accumulation of altcoins, not just Bitcoin and Ethereum, is becoming a broader trend, with Toncoin emerging as a notable choice for treasury diversification.

The company’s approach combines large-scale acquisition, active participation in staking, and targeted investment in high-potential mini-apps within Telegram’s ecosystem, creating a comprehensive strategy for growth and long-term value. With its robust balance sheet and strategic partnerships, AlphaTON Capital is positioned to play a key role in Toncoin’s adoption.

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A 25% correction in the Solana (SOL) price may be over. There are signs that $SOL has potentially made a bottom. Could a relief rally be about to take place, or could this even be the start of a prolonged rally back to $250 and beyond?

Signs a $SOL bottom might be in

Source: TradingView

While these might be early hours in which to call a bottom for the $SOL price, signs are emerging that this could well be the case. The 4-hour chart reveals the long descent inside a channel which even brought the price below the major $200 horizontal support level, as well as a longstanding trendline.

Nevertheless, it may be that this trendline could have held the price up, provided of course that the price does not dip and confirm below from here. The next sign is a potential double bottom. This is illustrated by the two small green arcs. Finally, a third sign is the emergence of bullish divergence in the RSI. Such a low dip to the 15.00 level has not been matched since January this year. This resulted in an upward trend in the RSI, while the price action continued to fall. This must be considered as the strongest case for a $SOL rally from here. One last dip to confirm the ascending trendline as support could see the back of the bearish price action and an upward surge could follow.

A trend break confirmation on the daily?

Source: TradingView

There is still a concern on the daily time frame in the form of a potential confirmation of the break of the ascending trendline. The fact that this is also a strong resistance level lends credence to the scenario of a confirmed trend break here.

That said, at the bottom of the chart, the Stochastic RSI reveals the indicator lines at the very bottom, with a possible cross-up already taking place. This would favour the bulls and signal upside price momentum once the indicator lines get above the 20.00 level.

Strong $SOL support levels below

Source: TradingView

The weekly chart gives a bird’s eye view of price action for $SOL and reveals the support levels below, should the price fall through the trendline. $188 is a very strong level that has mainly provided resistance in the past, so it should be a really solid support level if the price does get there.

At the bottom of the chart, the Stochastic RSI indicators have crossed down once again. This reflects the drop in the price action. It may be that these indicators continue to bounce along the top of their limit. If they don’t bounce, the resulting drop would take the $SOL price much lower, with a descent into a bear market not out of the reckoning.

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335,981,991,365 SHIB out of major US exchange as Coinbase whale turns Shiba Inu bull

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There is a new entry on the list of major Shiba Inu holders after an address linked to Coinbase Prime collected 335,981,991,365 SHIB, which is almost $3.9 million now.

The transactions go back over a month. At first, the inflows looked regular, with blocks of 8.5 billion to 15.5 billion SHIB being sent out from Coinbase wallets. That pattern changed this week. That same destination saw a bunch of 16.228 billion SHIB transfers, one after the other, each worth almost $200,000.

Every time a batch was recorded, the balance of the receiving address (0xCE299c) went up until it passed 335,981,991,365 SHIB in all. 

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Source: ArkhamThus, on-chain trackers now put this wallet in the midtier group of whales. It is big enough to be noticed but still way behind the top accounts that hold trillions. However, most of them are centralized exchanges.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) price reactionThe token's market is showing no direct reaction despite the size of the position. SHIB is trading near $0.00001162, which is about 2% lower than yesterday and weaker than in early September, when it reached above $0.000013. 

The numbers have stayed low, which suggests that the inflows do not have market interest.

As it stands, this giant SHIB absorption might be a build-up at lower prices, or maybe it is Coinbase sorting out its Shiba Inu coin balances in a new wallet. The only thing we can be absolutely sure of is that hundreds of billions of the Shiba Inu coin left the largest U.S. crypto exchange.

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A crypto author, Vivek Sen, highlighted a recent purchase of approximately $171 million worth of Bitcoin by a whale.

The move quickly drew attention across the market, as such large-scale buys often signal strong confidence in future price gains.

Traders began discussing whether this could mark the start of another bullish wave. On the other hand, some analysts warned that such massive purchases can also bring short-term volatility.

Even so, the sentiment across crypto spaces leaned positive, with many traders interpreting the buy as a strong vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. 

As history shows, when whales make bold moves, the broader market often reacts. This event has once again reminded everyone how quickly momentum in the crypto world can shift, pushing both optimism and caution to the forefront of market discussions.

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Whale Activity Gains Attention After $171 Million Move
According to crypto author Vivek Sen, someone just made a large BTC purchase of approximately $171,000,000.

The large-scale buy has sparked widespread discussion across the crypto community, with many seeing it as a potential signal of strong market confidence.

Whale transactions of this size often influence trading sentiment and raise speculation about possible price surges ahead.

With Bitcoin continuing to dominate the digital asset space, such whale activity underscores the growing influence of major holders in shaping market trends and fueling investor interest.

This news not only surprised casual traders but also caught the attention of institutional investors. Many market watchers noted that such a significant move could signal growing confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainty.

At the same time, skeptics questioned whether the buy was a strategic play to influence market sentiment in the short term. 

Regardless, the purchase added fuel to the ongoing debate about Bitcoin’s future price trajectory. For everyday investors, it served as both inspiration and a reminder of the power of whale activity.

In the fast-paced crypto market, actions of this scale often have a lasting impact on confidence, trading behavior, and the overall narrative surrounding digital assets.

Such massive transactions often raise questions about the future direction of the crypto market. Analysts suggest that a buy of this scale could be a sign of renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term growth potential.

Moreover, large whale activity is closely watched because it can influence both liquidity and overall market sentiment. 

For many investors, this move may signal the possibility of higher price levels in the coming months. On the other hand, some caution that sudden whale buys can create short-term volatility.

XRP price dropped to an important support level today, Sept. 26, as the recent cryptocurrency market crash continued.

Summary

An Elliot Wave analysis points to an eventual XRP price rebound in the fourth quarter.
The coin has formed other bullish patterns like a flag and cup-and-handle, pointing to more gains.
There are signs of more demand for XRP after the spot XRP ETF approvals.

Ripple (XRP) token dropped to $2.7, down by 26% from its highest level this month. Still, its technical and points to a strong rebound in the coming weeks.

The daily timeframe chart shows that the XRP price is in the impulse phase of the Elliott Wave pattern.

The first phase started in June and then ended on July 18. It is now in the second phase, which normally retraces between 50% and 61.8% of the first bullish wave.

The second phase is then followed by the third one, which is normally the most bullish and the longest.

XRP has also formed other highly bullish chart patterns. For example, the lower side of the second Elliott Wave coincided with the formation of a double-bottom pattern at $2.70. The neckline of this pattern is at $3.20.

Additionally, the coin has formed a descending channel, which is part of the bullish flag pattern, one of the most popular continuation chart patterns in technical analysis.

The falling channel is part of the formation of the handle section of the cup-and-handle pattern.

Therefore, the combination of the Elliott Wave, double-bottom, bullish flag, and cup-and-handle points to an eventual rebound, potentially to the year-to-date high of $3.65, followed by the psychological level at $5.00

XRP price chart | Source: crypto.news
ETF growth to boost the Ripple token 
XRP price has some notable catalysts that will help drive it higher in the coming weeks.

The most notable one is the rising odds that the Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the spot XRP ETFs as early as in October when the deadline for most of them comes. 

XRP ETFs will likely have strong demand, as the recently launched XRPR fund has demonstrated, with its assets jumping to nearly $100 million in just a week.

The other futures-based XRP ETFs, like those launched by Teucrium and ProShares, have had substantial inflows in the past few months.

XRP Ledger has become a top-ten chain in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization industry with over $350 million in assets. The developers hope to continue growing this market share by launching a new upgrade later this year.

Ripple Labs also hopes to become a major player in the payments industry, where it is partnering with banks and other companies to help simplify cross-border payments. Its stablecoin, RLUSD, which has accumulated $741 million in assets, will play a major role in this.

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Ripple (XRP) coin fumbled this week in a similar fashion to the broader crypto markets, led by Bitcoin’s (BTC) backtrack to $108K on Friday morning, as well as Ethereum’s drop to $3.8K. Now, the resilience is getting another test, as a quick $3 reclaim earlier this week shook up investor confidence.

XRP At $2 Becomes More Likely Than $3?On Wednesday evening, Ripple’s signature altcoin bounced back from the $2.69 support floor to tack on $2.99, but couldn’t keep up with this confluent resistance level for longer than 6 hours. Trading at $2.744 after the shake-out, Ripple coin’s price continued trading beneath several key trend-lines.

Below both the 50-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA) & the 26-week EMA, XRP’s price might plunge to the major support at $2 if the current support levels do not hold their ground. For any rebound implications, whale sentiment has to switch back to accumulation, but right now the CMF is negative.

On top of that, XRP’s price is currently trading far below all three Bollinger Bands (BOLL), which means the OG altcoin is yet to find its floor as the market plunges to $3.8 trillion.

Trump Tariffs & FED Stance Fuels The FireThis comes after Donald Trump’s administration declared a 100% tariff on all pharmaceuticals that’s coming from foreign countries, fueling further financial market uncertainty. So, with Ripple coin’s (XRP) latest run to $2.99 being nothing more than a bull trap, the short-term perspective looks bearish.

This is by far the largest wave of tariff announcements in months.

All of these tariffs are set to go live on October 1st, per President Trump.

Overall, US effective tariff rates remain near 80-year highs.

Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops.

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In the Fed Chair’s latest announcement, there’s no further chance of rate cuts this year. As a result, Federal Reserve officials like Beth Hammack & Austan Goolsbee urged banking officials to cut rates cautiously. This could make investors pivot to risk-off investment vehicles, including gold & real estate.

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People Also Ask:What was the $3 fakeout for XRP?

The $3 fake-out was a recent price spike to $3 that didn’t hold, likely due to hype or manipulation, before dropping back toward $2.75 as of today.

Why might XRP fall to $2?

A drop to $2 could stem from profit-taking, low buying volume, or bearish market sentiment after the fakeout, with $2.69 as a key support zone.

How does the SEC lawsuit affect XRP’s price?

The settling of Ripple vs. SEC case (since 2020) cleared uncertainty, but recent market dips suggest lingering pressure.

Is XRP’s utility driving its value?

Yes, XRP’s use in cross-border payments via RippleNet boosts demand, but speculative trading still heavily influences its price swings.

Should I invest in XRP now?

Do your own research and consult a financial expert—current volatility and legal risks can make it a gamble, not a sure play.

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Stellar’s TVL hit a record 400 million XLM in September, doubling from last quarter, signaling growing ecosystem confidence despite price drops.Smart contract activity surged past 1 million daily calls, showing real-world adoption in payments, DeFi, and financial integrations.Institutions embraced Stellar, with Mercado Bitcoin, RedSwan, PayPal, and ETF filings boosting network credibility and exposure.The Stellar Network, a blockchain platform built for fast and low-cost cross-border payments, shows optimistic signals even as the XLM token recently corrected.

What are these signals, and are they strong enough to withstand the growing selling pressure across the market at the end of September?

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Stellar’s Total Value Locked (TVL) hit a record high in September, with more than 400 million XLM locked in protocols.

Data from DeFiLlama shows that this figure has doubled compared to the previous quarter. The increase reflects the community’s growing confidence in locking XLM within the Stellar ecosystem.

Stellar’s Total Value Locked. Source: DefiLlama.
TVL calculated in XLM is more reliable than in USD terms. This is because XLM’s USD price fluctuates sharply due to market factors, which can distort the actual picture of assets locked.

In fact, since the beginning of the quarter, XLM’s price has fallen more than 30%, but USD-based TVL has remained stable at around $140 million. The main reason is that the amount of XLM locked in protocols has continued to grow instead of declining.

TVL in XLM focuses on intrinsic value. It accurately measures the assets users commit to staking, lending, or liquidity provision. Leading protocols attracting capital include Blend, Aquarius Stellar, and Stellar DEX.

However, objectively, Stellar’s TVL remains small compared to other ecosystems, where TVL reaches into the billions of USD.

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Smart Contract Activity Surged in September
Another highlight for the Stellar network is the sharp increase in smart contract activity.

According to Dune Analytics, smart contract operations surged in September, with more than 1 million daily contract invocations.

This metric measures the average number of successful smart contract calls per day. It helps assess adoption trends and informs decisions on resource allocation and platform development.

Stellar Daily Contract Invocations. Source: Dune.Sponsored

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The data shows higher transaction volume, greater creativity, and real-world applications from developers. Examples include contracts related to payments, DeFi, or integrations with traditional financial systems.

This surge carries important implications. It proves that Stellar is moving beyond testing phases into real-world adoption. It also strengthens Stellar’s position as a reliable platform for decentralized financial services, attracting more capital and partnerships.

Institutional Interest in Stellar Grew in September
Alongside positive on-chain data, Stellar also expanded its institutional exposure in September.

Mercado Bitcoin, the largest digital asset investment platform in Latin America, recently announced it would issue $200 million worth of tokenized financial assets (stocks and bonds) on the Stellar network.

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RedSwan Digital Real Estate also tokenized $100 million of commercial real estate assets (luxury apartments and hotels) on Stellar’s blockchain.

Furthermore, PayPal officially integrated its stablecoin PYUSD on Stellar, enabling fast and low-cost payments.

Notably, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (ticker: NCIQ) filed with the SEC to include NCIQ. The fund consists of five leading crypto assets: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Stellar (XLM).

This move is promising after the SEC eased listing standards for crypto ETFs and officially approved the multi-asset Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC).

Despite these positive signals, XLM’s price continues to be heavily affected by bearish market sentiment in late September. Once fear-driven trading subsides, Stellar’s strong fundamentals may have the chance to show their value.

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Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is believed to hold an estimated 1.096 million BTC, according to Arkham data. Satoshi's wallet, which made all its holdings from mining the network in its earliest days, has remained untouched since 2010, when it was run on a few laptops.

Satoshi accumulated this Bitcoin, mining over 22,000 blocks between 2009 and 2010. He was one of the first few miners of Bitcoin, with block rewards nearing over 50 BTC at the time.

According to Arkham data, Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin stash is currently worth $119,640,092,296 ($119.64 billion) at a current Bitcoin price of $109,125.

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With a current Bitcoin worth of $119.64 billion, Satoshi Nakamoto ranks among the wealthiest individuals on the planet, but none of the BTC has ever been moved.

Satoshi's Bitcoin holdings' fate predictedSatoshi's Bitcoin holdings, accumulated from early network mining, have been untouched since 2010, but recent concerns about Quantum computing seem to be shifting this narrative.

Satoshi's coins will be market dumped. In 2-8 years Quantum will break Bitcoin. These are scientifically calculated timelines. We must upgrade Bitcoin NOW. We are running out of time.

What are you doing about it?

Come to my @token2049 talk: 10:45am, Wed 1 Oct!

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— Charles Edwards (@caprioleio) September 26, 2025 In light of this, Capriole Fund Founder Charles Edwards speculates on what the fate of Satoshi coins might be: they could be market dumped.

As quantum computing continues to advance, timelines for when a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could crack modern encryption algorithms are emerging.

Edwards gives this timeline to be 2-8 years (which would be from 2027 to 2033), stating this range to be "scientifically calculated timelines."

The timeline of when cryptocurrency encryption standards might be cracked by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer is causing debate among blockchain developers, as well as when migration to quantum-resistant cryptography must occur. Edwards indicated that the time to upgrade Bitcoin is now, as it is running out of time. 

Bitcoin's brute computational engine is flexing harder than ever, as the network packed on a staggering 111 exahash per second (EH/s) in just eight days—catapulting the hashrate to a jaw-dropping 1,107 EH/s. Whatever's powering this beast, it's pushing the network into uncharted territory.

TL;DR

XRP is trading within a triangle, with $3.44 marked as the key breakout resistance.
Bullish Engulfing candles and strong support zones point to a possible upward move.
Compression continues as liquidity tightens, mirroring setups that preceded past rallies.

Weekly Structure Builds Toward Breakout Zone
XRP has continued to trade within a symmetrical triangle pattern on the weekly chart. The structure has held for nearly a year, with the price now moving close to the upper trendline near $3.44. According to market analyst EGRAG CRYPTO, this level marks a potential breakout point. If cleared, XRP could target a move toward $7.34 based on the range of the formation.

The setup includes multiple Bullish Engulfing candles, which in past cycles have appeared before upward moves. These patterns have been noted in early 2025, with similar formations seen earlier in XRP’s trading history. EGRAG pointed out, 

“The next time we see a Bullish Engulfing Candle on the weekly chart, XRP could shoot up to new all-time highs.”

Interestingly, the current weekly chart shows XRP remaining above a key support denoted as the Bull Market Support Band. This support has remained intact in recent weeks, as observed from the chart where it is drawn as a curved ribbon. It must hold for any structure to remain intact.

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EGRAG mentioned that price movement inside this band has been stable. Traders have continued to defend the range, with no confirmation yet of a breakdown. This suggests the market remains in a controlled phase while waiting for a clearer signal.

Support Levels Below Remain Active
Two levels on the downside have been marked as areas of interest in case of further weakness. One is $2.60, sitting near the center of the triangle. The other is $2.37, which is near the 0.618 retracement level. EGRAG noted this area could offer a final low before any potential rally. They said, 

“If we hit $2.37 before the next rise, it’s your chance to buy cheap.”

XRP was priced at $2.72 at press time, reflecting a 3% decline in the past 24 hours and an 11% drop over the last week. Trading volume stands above $9 billion for the same period.

Compression Pattern Signals Move Ahead
Sistine Research has also found a tightening price range on the weekly chart. This would be a third compression phase since the last United States election, having all compressed at a higher price level. The present range is the narrowest of all.

Sistine noted that order book liquidity has thinned, and most activity is now centered near the current price. They added, 

Expecting a large expansionary move from XRP soon (within months).

As the price action compresses, so does the orderbook, with most liquidity compressing into a tighter and tighter range.

This results in very large gaps in liquidity.

XRP is on its 3rd compression since the… pic.twitter.com/hjRVzeK8wc

— Sistine Research (@sistineresearch) September 24, 2025

The setup mirrors previous cycles in 2017, 2021, and 2025, all of which led to strong price moves.

Vanguard Group, the $10 trillion asset manager, is reportedly weighing plans to let U.S. brokerage clients access cryptocurrency ETFs, according to a report published on Friday.

Vanguard Rethinks Its Crypto StanceFormer Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett cited sources familiar with the matter that the firm has begun preliminary reviews of third-party crypto ETFs, which brokerage customers may be given access to. 

As of today, no timeline or proprietary product lineup has been confirmed.

Any move forward, however, would mark a sharp departure from its traditionally cautious approach. 

Vanguard has long resisted offering cryptocurrency ETFs, arguing that digital assets remain volatile and lack intrinsic value. 

In 2024, the firm's head of ETFs, Janel Jackson, described crypto as "an immature asset class with little history and no inherent economic value."

That stance is now under pressure as client demand builds and the regulatory climate becomes more favorable.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has also shortened approval times for new crypto ETFs to 75 days, a shift that has already fueled more than 20 product launches since 2024.

Read also: Mark Cuban’s Blast From The Past, Says Bitcoin Maxis ‘Holding Their Breath’ On ETFs, Institutional Adoption

Peers Move FirstBlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) and Fidelity have already benefited from the new framework. 

BlackRock's flagshipiShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT), launched in 2024 under current Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji's leadership while at BlackRock, has grown to more than US$80 billion in assets.

Why It Matters for InvestorsVanguard's CEO Salim Ramji, a former BlackRock executive, has stressed risk mitigation but has not ruled out adopting crypto ETF access. 

If Vanguard follows through with crypto ETF access, the impact would go beyond product choice. 

With nearly US$10 trillion under management and more than 50 million client accounts, even a limited allocation toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), or Solana CRYPTO: SOL) ETFs could shift liquidity patterns across both spot and derivatives markets.

The firm is unlikely to chase speculative products, meaning any rollout would probably focus on the largest, most liquid ETFs.

That approach may limit upside for smaller tokens but could stabilize flows into the broader market. 

For investors, this signals that crypto is moving from the margins toward the core of asset allocation in traditional finance.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) slipping below $3 hasn't shaken trader confidence that the altcoin could still launch a major rally later this year.

What Happened: Crypto analyst CrediBULL Crypto on Friday highlighted that although short-term charts look weak, XRP's long-term structure remains strongly bullish.

He noted that a drop below $2.65 could occur if Bitcoin falls under $105,000, but this wouldn't invalidate the higher timeframe setup.

A temporary decline to $2–$2.40 would align with market-wide corrections, positioning XRP for a rapid rebound when broader conditions improve.

XRP is expected to be one of the first coins to bounce back, positioning it to recover quickly and eventually push toward new all-time highs.

Trader DonAlt echoed this sentiment, stating XRP's cycle won't end without a "full ballistic" move.

He set an invalidation level at $2.20, planning to take profits there for a potential 3x gain.

Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez sees $2.70 as a critical support to validate a rebound toward $3.20.

Also Read: XRP Tumbles 4% But One Launch Provides Bulls With Hope

Why It Matters: XRP's inclusion in the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF, alongside Solana and Stellar, gives it greater institutional exposure and liquidity in U.S. markets.

Coinglass data shows $18.27 million in XRP liquidations over the past 24 hours, with $16 million in long positions closed amid the drop, highlighting recent trader capitulation.

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Starbucks made a new announcement this week that will impact the way employees interact with customers, but will it move the needle as far as the company's stocks?

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Amid increased competition from China’s MGI Tech, Illumina’s stock (NASDAQ: ILMN) has dropped by 11% in a week. MGI Tech’s DNA sequencers are reportedly gaining market share, and despite a recent decline in its international sales due to U.S. sanctions, MGI Tech’s global market presence remains strong. Now, even with the recent fall in ILMN's stock price, we believe there are better investment opportunities available.

IQVIA (NYSE: IQV) presents stronger revenue growth during critical periods, enhanced profitability, and a relatively lower valuation compared to Illumina (ILMN), indicating that investing in IQV may be a more beneficial choice.

IQV’s quarterly revenue growth was 5.3%, while ILMN’s was -4.8%.Moreover, its revenue growth for the Last 12 Months stood at 3.6%, surpassing ILMN’s -3.3%.IQV’s 3-year average margin is more robust: 13.7% compared to ILMN’s 6.7%.ILMN offers solutions for sequencing and array-based genomic analysis, facilitating research and clinical markets globally through direct sales across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. IQV supplies advanced analytics, technology, and clinical research services, which include cloud applications, project management, clinical trial assistance, virtual trials, and strategic planning for the life sciences sector worldwide.

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UnitedHealth Group stock (NYSE: UNH) is up 16% this month, driven by several positive factors. Last month, Warren Buffett disclosed a $1.6 billion stake in the company.

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE:BDN) announced today that its Board of Trustees has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per common share and OP Unit payable on October 23, 2025 to holders of record on October 9, 2025. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual rate of $0.32 per common share and represents a reduction from the previous quarter’s annual rate of $0.60 per common share.

During October, we intend to prepay a secured loan using a combination of cash on hand, our $600 million unsecured line-of-credit and proceeds from additional sources of liquidity, as appropriate. The secured loan totals $245 million and has a scheduled maturity date in February 2028 and is currently secured by 7 properties totaling 1.4 million square feet located in several of our segments. If the secured loan is prepaid, Brandywine will have a wholly owned operating portfolio that is fully unencumbered. We estimate the prepayment will result in a fourth quarter earnings charge totaling $12-$14 million, or $0.07-$0.09 per common share which is currently not included in our 2025 earnings guidance.

Management Comments

“The repayment of our remaining secured loan will fully unencumber our consolidated operating portfolio,” stated Jerry Sweeney, President and CEO of Brandywine Realty Trust. “This prepayment, based on current assumptions, including in-place leases at the secured loan properties, is expected to increase our unencumbered annual cash flow by approximately $45 million while also providing additional asset-level leasing flexibility. In addition, while our operating business plan objectives remain on target we also announced an adjustment to our quarterly dividend from $0.15 to $0.08. This dividend reduction is expected to enable us to retain approximately $50 million of cash to be used for accretive investment activities, including investing in our operating portfolio, recapitalizing our existing development projects, and further improving overall liquidity.  This revised dividend represents a level that we expect to maintain for the foreseeable future.” 

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We expect to release our third quarter earnings after market close on Wednesday October 22, 2025, and we expect to host our third quarter conference call on Thursday October 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call by phone, please visit this link here, and you will be provided with dial-in details. The link will be available within 60 days of the conference call. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.brandywinerealty.com.

About Brandywine Realty Trust

Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) is one of the largest, publicly traded, full-service, integrated real estate companies in the United States with a core focus in Philadelphia, PA and Austin, TX. Organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT), we own, develop, lease and manage an urban, town center and transit-oriented portfolio comprising 122 properties and 19.0 million square feet as of June 30, 2025. Our purpose is to shape, connect and inspire the world around us through our expertise, the relationships we foster, the communities in which we live and work, and the history we build together. For more information, please visit www.brandywinerealty.com.

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- Industry veteran brings over 35 years of biotech experience as a successful entrepreneur and investor - Operating experience to significantly enhance development program of CID-103 (anti-CD38 mAb) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / September 26, 2025 / CASI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASI), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients with organ transplant rejection and autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of James Huang as an Independent Director to the CASI Board of Directors, effective as of October 1, 2025. Mr. Huang brings over 35 years of experience building and investing in biopharma companies globally.

While many investors are still chasing the tech rally, especially following the Fed’s rate cut.  Lower interest rates tend to boost spending and lending, especially in artificial intelligence (AI), accelerating the competitive race that is already reshaping the industry.

But there is a less obvious sector may deliver outsized returns: consumer discretionary, especially where lending and installment payments intersect. 

Affirm Today

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$100.00P/E Ratio590.02

Price Target$80.04

And that's exactly where Affirm Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: AFRM is, offering point-of-sale financing solutions to consumers and merchants.

Affirm's business model is based on installment loans, personal loans, and “buy now, pay later” arrangements. When rates decline, consumer financing becomes more sought after as the cost of capital falls and credit becomes cheaper.

In a time when consumers are still grappling with inflation, affordability matters—and so does Affirm's ability to capture it.

Are Markets Underestimating Affirm’s Potential? 
Affirm has already proven it can succeed in a tough environment. In its most recent quarter, Affirm posted an earnings per share (EPS) of 20 cents, nearly doubling the MarketBeat consensus estimate of 11 cents. This outperformance happened before Fed rate cuts, so investors can now only imagine what numbers could be when the full effect of rate cuts takes effect.

Right now, the analyst consensus price target remains at $80.04 per share, implying a nearly 2% downside from the current price. The earnings forecast also remains cautious, with Q1 2026 EPS consensus estimates calling for a loss of two cents.

However, the Q1 2026 consensus estimate shows Affirm's EPS rebounding to 22 cents. With the FedWatch tool indicating a 94% probability that another rate cut will occur by October 2025, this forecast may even prove to be conservative. If the Fed does lower rates again, it could spur consumer borrowing and boost transaction volumes—and Affirm could easily outperform in this environment.

For investors, this presents a compelling opportunity to get in before Affirm continues to exceed future expectations.

Where Affirm Could Go Next
Affirm Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$80.04
2.70% Upside

Moderate Buy
Based on 30 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$77.94High Forecast$108.00Average Forecast$80.04Low Forecast$45.00Affirm Stock Forecast Details

Some analysts are already seeing a different outcome for Affirm. For example, Dan Dolev at Mizuho has given AFRM stock a price target of $108, while Matthew Coad at Truist sees it at $95. Those targets imply upside of 13% to 28% from current prices, respectively. It would also mark new 52-week highs for the stock.

Breakouts and momentum trends, especially those backed by solid fundamentals, attract big buyers. And Affirm's potential hasn’t gone unnoticed by institutions. 

One such vote of confidence is Durable Capital Partners' increase in its AFRM holdings by 12.3% to a total of $510.9 million in August 2025. Not only was Durable willing to bump up its position to 2.3% of the company, but it was also willing to pay up to do it. AFRM now trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 645x, a massive premium to the 78x average for its peers.

This is a classic sign of high-conviction institutional demand. They aren’t looking for a deal, they’re looking for exposure to future earnings before the broader market catches on and analysts re-rate the stock.

All this makes Affirm a potential second-wave rate-cut winner.  

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Key Takeaways MercadoLibre's total loan book surged 91% YoY in the second quarter of 2025 to $9.3 billion.MELI's narrowing NIMAL signals future margin compression risk if credit growth continues unchecked.MELI's lending is growing faster than revenue, sharpening concerns about future profitability gaps.
MercadoLibre (MELI - Free Report) is Latin America’s leading e-commerce and fintech platform provider, operating through its Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago services. The company’s aggressive credit expansion strategy is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain, with signs that rapid lending growth could weigh more heavily on profitability in the coming quarters. In the second quarter of 2025, the total credit portfolio surged 91% year over year to $9.3 billion, while the Net Interest Margin After Losses narrowed to 23% from 31.1% a year ago, indicating that scale is eroding returns.

The shift toward credit cards is amplifying this pressure. The segment grew 118% year over year to $4 billion and now accounts for 43% of the portfolio versus 37% last year. While adoption continues to accelerate, credit cards carry structurally lower margins and only recently reached breakeven. With 1.5 million new cards issued in the quarter and provisions for doubtful accounts climbing 57% year over year to $690 million, underwriting discipline will be tested as MELI pursues further expansion in volatile markets. Asset quality trends remain uneven, with short-term late payments improving to 6.7% from 8.2%, but loans overdue more than 90 days stay at 18.5%, suggesting that portfolio stress could linger.

These dynamics have pressured second-quarter earnings, and the impact is unlikely to fade quickly. Net income slipped 1.6% year over year to $523 million, as credit costs offset commerce and payments growth. With uncertainty over Argentina’s economy following the corruption charges against President Javier Milei and Brazil’s history of delayed credit card payments, regional headwinds add to the challenges of making lending a consistent profit driver.

Momentum indicates that credit growth will continue to outpace revenue gains, leaving a concern over profitability expansion. Unless asset quality strengthens and provisioning stabilizes, MercadoLibre’s rapid loan growth is poised to remain a headwind to profitability rather than a lever of expansion.

Regional Fintech Competition Intensifies for MELISea Limited (SE - Free Report) and Nu Holdings (NU - Free Report) are navigating margin pressures as fintech expansion picks up across Latin America. Sea Limited’s digital banking unit has reported NIMAL compression in Southeast Asia, while Nu Holdings maintained stronger credit discipline with a 15.1% NIMAL in its Brazilian business. Unlike MercadoLibre’s aggressive push, Nu Holdings has taken a more measured approach to credit card growth, and Sea Limited has shifted its focus from pure expansion toward profitability. Both peers suggest that sustainable lending growth depends on balanced risk management, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in MELI's current expansion strategy.

MELI’s Share Price Performance, Valuation and EstimatesMELI shares have jumped 46.5% in the year-to-date (YTD) period, while the Zacks Internet–Commerce industry and the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector have increased 12.2% and 8.6%, respectively.

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From a valuation standpoint, MELI stock is currently trading at a forward 12-month Price/Sales ratio of 3.8X compared with the industry’s 2.26X. MELI has a Value Score of D.

MELI Valuation
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings is pegged at $44.43 per share, unchanged over the past 30 days. The estimate indicates 17.88% year-over-year growth.

MercadoLibre currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways Pony.ai runs 24/7 robotaxi services in China and is expanding into Singapore, Europe, and Dubai.Baidu's Apollo Go logged 14M rides and is scaling fleets globally through Uber and Lyft partnerships.WRD is deploying robotaxis and shuttles in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. through key alliances.
China is establishing itself as a global powerhouse in autonomous driving. Its companies have tested self-driving cars in all kinds of conditions—from the busy streets of Beijing to quieter suburban roads. Now, they are taking the next step— rolling out robotaxi fleets not just in China, but around the world. Soon, residents in cities across the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia will be able to summon driverless rides straight from their phones.

Three companies are leading the charge: Pony AI Inc. (PONY - Free Report) , Baidu Inc. (BIDU - Free Report) , and WeRide (WRD - Free Report) . Let’s explore what each of them is doing to shape the future of autonomous mobility.

Pony.ai: Scaling Up for Global ReachPony.ai has steadily turned the dream of fully driverless cars into a commercial reality. It is currently the only company in China offering fully autonomous robotaxis across all four tier-one cities—Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Covering more than 2,000 square kilometers, its fleet has logged over 50 million kilometers worldwide.

Pony.ai recently extended its operating hours in key cities. In Guangzhou and Shenzhen, robotaxis now run 24/7, and Beijing has also moved to round-the-clock testing. Its proprietary “virtual driver” system has amassed over half a million hours of autonomous operation, as notified by the company in July.

On the manufacturing side, Pony.ai started mass production of its seventh-generation robotaxi in mid-2025 through partnerships with GAC and BAIC, with over 200 vehicles already deployed and a target of 1,000 by year-end. Collaborating with Tencent Cloud is further boosting the company’s technical capabilities.

Pony.ai is actively looking for global expansion. Recently, it entered the Singapore market, teaming with ComfortDelGro to launch self-driving services in Punggol once approvals are granted. In Europe, Pony.ai is running road tests with Luxembourg’s Emile Weber, while in South Korea, its vehicles are undergoing round-the-clock trials in Seoul’s Gangnam district. Dubai is a major target. Pony.ai has begun pilot testing in select areas and plans to roll out commercial driverless services in the city’s public transport system by 2026, aiming for 1,000 vehicles by 2028. Strategic partnerships with Uber Technologies (UBER - Free Report) in the Middle East underline its global ambitions.

Pony.ai’s focus on fleet expansion, round-the-clock operations, and strategic partnerships bodes well. With commercialization already underway in China and expansion plans across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, the company’s prospects look bright.

Baidu: Combining Scale With TechnologyBaidu’s Apollo Go ride-hailing service has achieved major milestones. In the second quarter of 2025, Apollo Go provided over 2.2 million fully driverless rides, a 148% increase from the previous year, bringing its cumulative total to over 14 million rides in China by August.

The company is taking its operations global. In July 2025, Baidu partnered with Uber in a multi-year agreement to deploy thousands of autonomous vehicles across Asia and the Middle East. The following month, it reached a similar deal with Lyft to bring its fully driverless cars to major European markets, beginning with Germany and the U.K., with plans to scale further.

Dubai represents a key step. The city granted Baidu the first autonomous driving trial permit and issued 50 test licenses for Apollo Go, enabling a 50-vehicle fleet to start operating in August 2025, with plans to expand to over 1,000 vehicles by 2028. Baidu’s RT6 fleet, powered by its Apollo ADFM large model, reflects years of technology development and rigorous testing. Globally, Apollo Go operates in 16 cities, logging more than 200 million kilometers of safe driving.

In Hong Kong, Apollo Go secured the city’s first autonomous driving test license in November 2024 and expanded open-road testing from the Tung Chung residential area to the Southern District, demonstrating the company’s ability to scale operations safely and efficiently.

Baidu’s strategy combines advanced technology, large-scale operations, and partnerships with established mobility platforms to make autonomous ride-hailing a reality worldwide.

WeRide: Partnerships and Global DeploymentWeRide is making a name for itself with rapid global expansion. In August 2025, Southeast Asia’s superapp Grab (GRAB - Free Report) made an investment announcement in WeRide to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of Level 4 robotaxis and shuttles across Southeast Asia. The investment is expected to be finalized by mid-2026.

This week, WeRide announced it will deploy its GXR and Robobus vehicles in Singapore through Ai.R, Grab’s first autonomous ride service for consumers, operated in partnership with WeRide. The company will run an 11-vehicle fleet across two routes in Punggol, marking the city’s first autonomous shuttle service in a residential area.

Beyond Asia, WeRide is expanding rapidly. Its partnership with Uber in Abu Dhabi has already grown its fleet, covering highways, islands and the airport. The company also received the first robotaxi permits in Saudi Arabia and started pilot services in Dubai, with a plan to launch full-scale operations in 2026. In China, WeRide operates Level 4 robotaxis in Shanghai through partnerships with Chery Group and Jinjiang Taxi, linking major transport hubs and cultural landmarks.

Beyond robotaxis, WeRide is deploying autonomous shuttle services worldwide. Its Robobus operates at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, Roland-Garros in Paris and in multiple locations across Riyadh, serving as a last-mile transit solution. With approvals in six countries — including Singapore, Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, France and the United States — WeRide is positioning itself as one of the leading names in global autonomous mobility.

Through expanding fleets, strategic partnerships and innovative service models, the company is scaling commercial operations while shaping the future of driverless transport.

Last WordChina’s autonomous driving industry is fast moving to real-world deployment. Pony.ai, Baidu, and WeRide are leading this shift with growing fleets, advanced technology, and international partnerships. Their efforts are turning robotaxis from a futuristic concept into a global transportation reality.