Circle has introduced cirBTC, a new wrapped Bitcoin asset on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by segregated Bitcoin custody and verified via Chainlink Proof of Reserve for transparency. Issued through Circle's Bermuda-regulated entity, cirBTC aims to appeal to institutional investors seeking clear custody and compliance standards. The asset enters a competitive market dominated by WBTC and Coinbase's cbBTC, with its success hinging on gaining liquidity and integration into major DeFi platforms. Circle leverages its existing stablecoin infrastructure to build trust and adoption for cirBTC in decentralized finance.
The global pharmaceutical surfactants market, valued at $4.5 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $6.93 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 4.42%. Growth is fueled by increasing use in drug formulation to enhance solubility, stability, and bioavailabili...
Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing business to Mutares, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2026. Free2move operates free-floating car-sharing services across 14 cities in Europe and the U.S. This sale aligns wit...
The Dolphin Company's current management proposed selling its main assets in Mexico to Delphinus Blue Planet, a Grupo Xcaret subsidiary, for $20 million. This deal would give Delphinus control over more than 90% of dolphin habitats in Mexico, creatin...
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) rated its banking sector's quantum readiness at 2.3 out of 10 and set a target for full preparedness by 2030, supported by regulatory mandates and industry tools. In contrast, Bitcoin faces similar quantum comp...
Equinor ASA has completed the third tranche of its 2026 share buy-back program, purchasing 220,000 shares between July 23 and 24 at an average price of NOK 391.49 per share. This tranche runs from July 23 to October 26, 2026, and the total value of s...
