Circle's euro-backed stablecoin EURC has surpassed €400 million in circulation after more than doubling its supply over the past year. The token is now supported across major blockchains, exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken, payment networks including Mastercard and Visa, and institutional platforms, reflecting growing adoption for trading, payments, and settlement. EURC operates as a MiCA-compliant electronic money token issued through Circle's licensed entity in France, benefiting from regulatory clarity that has boosted institutional use. Euro stablecoins overall have grown to about €650 million in supply by mid-2026, with Circle's EURC holding a significant market share amid increasing competition from European bank-backed digital currencies.
Hyperliquid's HYPE token reached a new high of $89.67, driven by significant ETF inflows and growing institutional interest from firms like UBS, Jane Street, and Bank of Montreal. Bitwise’s BHYP ETF has accumulated $166.3 million in HYPE holdings, co...
The iShares S&P 100 ETF recently replaced Nike, Colgate-Palmolive, Simon Property Group, and Honeywell with four AI-related tech companies: Dell Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, Arista Networks, and SanDisk. This change reflects the growing market c...
Apple has changed its product release strategy from a single September event to multiple releases throughout the year, creating more opportunities for sales and customer upgrades. This move supports Apple's expanding ecosystem, now with over 2.5 bill...
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) shares have risen 44% in 2026, driven mainly by a strong copper price rally and improved production at its Grasberg mine. Copper prices, which averaged $5.93 per pound year-to-date and reached $6.30 in July, have been the key f...
In 2026, among defensive stocks, Johnson & Johnson outperformed with a 35% gain driven by strong oncology and immunology sales and a robust pipeline. Coca-Cola followed with a 28% rise, benefiting from steady global volume and pricing power, while Pr...
