Oracle

Oracles are essential infrastructure components that feed real-time, off-chain data (such as price feeds, weather, or sports results) into blockchain smart contracts. Without decentralized oracles like Chainlink and Pyth, DeFi could not function. In 2026, oracles have evolved to support verifiable randomness and cross-chain data synchronization. This tag covers the technical evolution of data availability, tamper-proof price feeds, and the critical role oracles play in ensuring the deterministic execution of complex decentralized applications.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
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Oracle’s Larry Ellison $9 Billion Richer And Becomes No. 3 Richest Again

Oracle’s Larry Ellison $9 Billion Richer And Becomes No. 3 Richest Again

The post Oracle’s Larry Ellison $9 Billion Richer And Becomes No. 3 Richest Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Topline Wall Street pulled back on bearish takes for Oracle, boosting the company’s stock and founder Larry Ellison’s spot as the world’s third-richest person ahead of Google cofounder Sergey Brin, as the markets continue to re-order the perceived winners in the AI race. Economists pulled back on bearish takes for Oracle, fueling a stock rebound for Ellison’s firm while returning billions to his net worth. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key Facts Shares of Oracle rose more than 4% to around $205 as of Wednesday afternoon, marking a slight rebound for the stock after declining 35% from a high of $287 on Oct. 27 to a low of just over $185 on Tuesday. Alphabet’s shares traded down 1.4% to around $319, ending a 13% rally for the Google parent since Friday. The jostling for position among the richest in the world comes as the market has moved approvingly for Alphabet’s AI strategy, while cooling on many others, including Oracle’s and Microsoft’s (Brin’s Google cofounder, Larry Page, remains at No. 2 after supplanting Ellison and Microsoft founder Bill Gates). An advancement for Oracle’s shares follows a period of uncertainty surrounding the company, as more investors reportedly traded against the company as part of a broader bet against AI, though Deutsche Bank analysts disputed the concerns Wednesday, writing the company was getting “little if any credit” for its AI business. HSBC similarly issued a bullish opinion, arguing that investors were confused by Oracle’s lack of details when disclosing the company had $500 billion in future contracted work and that markets had been “filling in the blanks with little concrete information.” Forbes Valuation Ellison has an estimated net worth of $256.4 billion, ranking him the third-wealthiest person in the world after an increase in Oracle’s share price added $8.9 billion…

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What Crypto to Buy Now? DeepSnitch AI Best Option with Moonshot Potential this November as Bitcoin Drops to $87K

What Crypto to Buy Now? DeepSnitch AI Best Option with Moonshot Potential this November as Bitcoin Drops to $87K

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US midday market brief: Dow rallies over 400 points as Oracle’s AI boost propels S&P 500, Nasdaq higher

US midday market brief: Dow rallies over 400 points as Oracle’s AI boost propels S&P 500, Nasdaq higher

Wall Street extended its winning streak to four consecutive sessions on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing over 400 points by midday and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both gaining ground.The rally, driven by optimism over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in December and renewed appetite for artificial intelligence stocks, found fresh fuel in strong earnings from Oracle and Dell Technologies.Traders are pricing in an 83% probability of a December rate cut, underpinning risk sentiment as markets head into the holiday-shortened trading week.​The broad-based momentum reflects investor confidence that the AI narrative remains intact despite earlier concerns about slowing growth and competitive pressures.Earnings beats from major technology firms continue to shift sentiment away from recession fears, with Dell’s record AI server demand providing particular encouragement for the infrastructure buildout that’s underpinning the sector’s comeback.​Oracle sparks tech gains, jobless data adds supportOracle shares climbed 4-5% on Wednesday after strategically positioning itself at the forefront of the AI infrastructure race.The software giant announced major partnerships with Nvidia and AMD to develop AI supercomputers for national labs, underscoring its role as a critical enabler in the AI economy.This move amplified broader tech enthusiasm, with Dell Technologies surging 6.7% after reporting record demand for AI servers and raising full-year guidance, a clear signal that corporate spending on artificial-intelligence infrastructure remains robust.​Sentiment received an additional boost from fresher labor-market data. Initial jobless claims for the week ending November 22 fell to 216,000 from 222,000, beating economist expectations of 225,000 and signaling that layoffs are easing.The softer labor reading, combined with earlier retail-sales misses and producer-price data that remained within expectations, has reinforced the case for a December Fed rate cut.The 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.03%, while the 2-year yield rose to 3.49%, as market participants repositioned ahead of the central bank’s December meeting.​Nvidia also added 2.5%, recovering from earlier losses related to competition from Alphabet ‘s AI chips.By midday, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 had posted a 1.1% gain, with all eleven S&P 500 sectors trading in positive territory, led by technology, materials, and consumer staples.​Retail trades strong, volatility fadesConsumer discretionary stocks also participated in the rally.Urban Outfitters surged 11.7% after earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, while Robinhood jumped nearly 8% following its announcement of a joint venture with Susquehanna International Group to acquire LedgerX for prediction-markets trading.Deere & Company, however, dropped nearly 4% after issuing a downbeat outlook, citing tariff pressures, a reminder that trade policy remains a headwind for some industrial sectors.​The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” extended its decline for a fourth straight session, falling more than 5% as risk-off sentiment faded.This suggests institutional investors are increasingly comfortable rotating into equities and away from defensive positions.The Nasdaq has gained more than 4% so far this holiday-shortened week, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are up 3.4% and 2.8%, respectively.​International markets tracked the rally, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumping 1.9%, Germany’s DAX gaining 0.7%, and France’s CAC 40 rising 0.6%, as major exporters and technology counters benefited from the synchronized optimism.​What to watch next: The US equity market will be closedon  Thursday for Thanksgiving and operate on shortened hourson  Friday, ending at 1 PM E.T.Focus will shift to December Fed rate-cut odds as additional economic data arrives and corporate guidance updates shape expectations heading into 2026.​The post US midday market brief: Dow rallies over 400 points as Oracle's AI boost propels S&P 500, Nasdaq higher appeared first on Invezz

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Oracle sube en bolsa después de que Deutsche Bank reiteró su recomendación de compra

Oracle sube en bolsa después de que Deutsche Bank reiteró su recomendación de compra

Los títulos de Oracle suben más de 4% a media jornada en miércoles en Wall Street después de que Deutsche Bank, el banco más grande de Alemania reiterara su visión optimista sobre las acciones de infraestructura en la nube.

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Crypto Security for Financial Leaders

Crypto Security for Financial Leaders

There has been an increased pace of institutional involvement in digital assets in 2025. Polls, […] The post Crypto Security for Financial Leaders appeared first on FF News | Fintech Finance.

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Why Oracle stock is surging today

Why Oracle stock is surging today

The post Why Oracle stock is surging today appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. After recent volatile sessions, Oracle’s (NYSE: ORCL) share price is surging as investors react to Wall Street’s bullish outlook on the company’s key partnership in artificial intelligence. As of press time, ORCL stock was trading at $205, up over 4% for the day. Despite today’s gains, the stock remains down roughly 27% over the past month. ORCL one-month stock price chart. Source: Finbold The current momentum follows analysts at Deutsche Bank and HSBC defending the stock amid concerns over AI spending and OpenAI commitments. Deutsche Bank analyst Brad Zelnick noted that even with potential risks, the “bear case looks… bullish,” estimating only modest hits to long-term earnings and free cash flow if OpenAI revenue falls short.  The bank also said Oracle’s data center lease obligations offer flexibility and that the stock is undervalued relative to its AI business. Deutsche Bank maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on Oracle with a $375 price target, highlighting that the market has yet to fully value the growth potential from this collaboration.  Revenue expansion potential The firm emphasized that Oracle’s AI and cloud strategy could drive significant revenue expansion, particularly if the company capitalizes on its technological and infrastructure investments faster than competitors. HSBC also maintained a ‘Buy’ rating with a $382 target, noting that the company is effectively managing AI infrastructure margins and planning to meet its commitments.  Both analysts suggest that market fears may be overstated, with significant upside potential for the stock. Meanwhile, investment strategist Shay Boloor, in an X post on November 26, explained why the stock has faced recent pressure. He noted that Oracle is undertaking “the most aggressive capex plan in the industry,” funding a data center buildout that is outsized relative to its revenue base.  Why is $ORCL down 30% in the past month? Because Oracle is taking on…

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OpenAI targets 220 million paid ChatGPT users by 2030

OpenAI targets 220 million paid ChatGPT users by 2030

The post OpenAI targets 220 million paid ChatGPT users by 2030 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. OpenAI expects to have 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, a significant increase from its current paid base of approximately 35 million, according to reports from The Information. The projection is based on an estimated 2.6 billion weekly active users, meaning roughly 8.5% would convert to paid subscriptions over the next five years. OpenAI’s revenue from subscriptions, along with new features like shopping assistance and ad-supported offerings, could reach $20 billion annually by 2025, according to industry sources. Meanwhile, it is worth noting that around 35 million users, who account for about 5% of ChatGPT’s active weekly users, have decided to subscribe to the “Plus” or “Pro” plans as of July this year. The subscription costs for these plans are $20 and $200 per month, respectively. However, reports from reliable sources indicate that, although the tech giant’s anticipated annual revenue run rate is expected to reach around $20 billion by the end of this year, the company faces a significant challenge: it is encountering increasing losses in its operations. OpenAI believes ChatGPT subscription members will surge significantly by 2030 The Information released a report highlighting that OpenAI generated approximately  $4.3 billion in revenue during the first half of 2025. This figure reflected a 16% increase from its total revenue recorded last year.  Nonetheless, despite this increase in revenue, the independent, subscription-based digital media company also disclosed that OpenAI incurred $2.5 billion in losses, primarily due to high research and development costs related to AI and the operation of ChatGPT. Even with this challenge, the tech company still holds onto the belief that about 20% of its revenue will stem from new products, such as features related to shopping and advertising. Interestingly, the tech giant announced the introduction of a personal shopping assistant for ChatGPT this week. According to OpenAI, this shopping assistant…

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Apple (AAPL) Stock Hits All-Time High of $280 as Tech Rankings Shift

Apple (AAPL) Stock Hits All-Time High of $280 as Tech Rankings Shift

TLDR Apple stock hit an all-time high of $280 with a market cap of $4.08 trillion, up 36% since early summer Google parent Alphabet surged 17% in November, reaching nearly $4 trillion market value with its Gemini chatbot launch Nvidia dropped over 15% from its peak, losing $720 billion in market value over the past [...] The post Apple (AAPL) Stock Hits All-Time High of $280 as Tech Rankings Shift appeared first on Blockonomi.

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How can x402 and Switchboard jointly forge the "value artery" of the intelligent agent economy?

How can x402 and Switchboard jointly forge the "value artery" of the intelligent agent economy?

The x402 track is currently in a state of limbo in terms of infrastructure. Although the booming market has taken away the "right time" and made application layers like Launchpad and middleware layers like Facilitator temporarily quiet, it has given the underlying infrastructure layer more time to build. Switchboard, an oracle project that emerged from the Solana ecosystem, recently proposed to provide a data service layer for the x402 protocol. How exactly will it do this? 1) In terms of technical architecture, Switchboard adopts a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), which is different from traditional consensus models such as Chainlink and Pyth that rely on network verification. Data is directly transmitted to the chain based on a secure enclave. 2) In terms of protocol compatibility, Switchboard is compatible with the x402 protocol standard, allowing the AI Agent to directly initiate data requests via HTTP 402, complete authorization using on-chain micro-payments, and receive data instantly. The entire process requires no additional adaptation layer or intermediate contract; 3) In terms of billing model, it breaks the traditional subscription model of oracles and supports pay-per-call—the agent pays according to the number of calls and data points, and pays only for what is used, which is completely consistent with the pay-as-you-go design concept of the x402 protocol; 4) Even more radically, Switchboard has completely removed the API Key mechanism. In the traditional model, accessing data services required registration, applying for a key, and managing permissions—a process that created significant friction for the agent. Now, a user's 402 transaction request simply needs to include sufficient information to instantly access any data source, without registration or approval. The question is, does the x402 protocol need a dedicated oracle service layer? First, let's clarify a concept: in the x402 protocol architecture, the Facilitator is responsible for payment facilitation—payment on behalf of others, broadcasting transactions, and state verification—solving the question of "how the money flows." The API services that the Agent actually calls, whether it's obtaining prices, performing calculations, or invoking LLM inference, are provided by the Provider layer. What Switchboard aims to create is a special type of Provider: a Provider that specifically provides on-chain trusted data services, constructing the core information layer for Agent value transfer. Imagine if the Provider is a centralized API; what if the data is tampered with or the service goes down? In Web2 scenarios, these risks are mitigated by channel brands and legal contracts, but in on-chain execution environments, especially those involving complex DeFi operations, some verifiable data that is stored on the blockchain is required. If ERC-8004 solves the problem of buyer agent identity trustworthiness and reputation, then this type of oracle-guided provider provides a layer of trust assurance in seller (API) data trustworthiness verification. Essentially, the x402 protocol builds the payment layer for the agent service market, while Switchboard builds the data service layer. If the payment layer allows money to flow, the data service layer allows trusted data to flow. Only when both are combined can an Agentic Economy have a complete infrastructure.

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Myriad Surpasses $100M in USDC Trading Volume, Boosting Prediction Markets 10x in Just 3 Months

Myriad Surpasses $100M in USDC Trading Volume, Boosting Prediction Markets 10x in Just 3 Months

With more than 6.3 million trades, 7.3 million transactions, and over 400 thousand active traders across the platform, Myriad, the Web3 prediction market protocol, has now exceeded $100 million in USDC trading volume since its introduction. This is a growth of ten times in only three months, highlighting the quick

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