Rumors surrounding the "secret XRP contract" spread rapidly in 2026, with Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz publicly denying it, emphasizing that no pre-allocation agreement had ever been confirmed. This incident originated from misleading posts on social media, drawing market attention and highlighting issues in the dissemination of cryptocurrency information, reminding investors to verify sources when confronted with sensitive news.

Gate News reports that on March 12, Baichuan AI founder and CEO Wang Xiaochuan shared his views on the security risks of OpenClaw agents on March 11. Recently, OpenClaw agents have become wildly popular, sparking a nationwide "shrimp farming craze." Amid the trend, Wang Xiaochuan shared extreme cases he has observed where "lobsters" went out of control, causing risks. He believes that security issues triggered by OpenClaw-type agents may potentially erupt in concentrated waves in 2026.