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The past week has been a whirlwind of activity in the automotive industry, with the FBI taking a strong stance against violent attacks on Tesla by launching a dedicated task force. Meanwhile, Rivian has made a strategic move by spinning off its micromobility business into a new entity called Also, Inc., allowing the company to focus on its core electric vehicle business.

Despite recent drops in cryptocurrency prices, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are projected to experience a price surge in April due to hints from the Federal Reserve about possible monetary easing. This prediction comes from prominent crypto trader Arthur Hayes, who believes the Federal Reserve's potential return to "stealth" money printing could fuel this surge.

Charlie Javice, founder of the student financial aid startup Frank, was found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase for $175 million by inflating her client base, leading to a potential 30-year prison sentence. This case highlights the importance of thorough due diligence and the severe consequences of fraudulent practices in startup acquisitions.

American entrepreneur Leonid Smirnov has pleaded with President Trump to intervene in the Russian seizure of his $200 million canned food business, Glavprodukt, fearing it is part of a larger campaign against foreign businesses in Russia. Smirnov, who founded Glavprodukt in 1999, warns that the seizure could have repercussions for other US-owned businesses operating in Russia.

The financial world saw a flurry of activity this past week, with Ripple's legal victory against the SEC and GameStop's new Bitcoin strategy grabbing headlines. While experts remain divided on XRP's future, Robinhood's strategic moves and Cronos' surge after the SEC investigation closure highlight the dynamic nature of the market.