JCB, Japan's largest domestic credit card network, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to pilot the use of the USDC stablecoin for cross-border treasury operations and in-store payments. This collaboration aims to integrate USDC into both internal fund transfers and consumer retail transactions, targeting local shoppers and international visitors. The partnership leverages Japan's updated stablecoin regulations and Circle's regulatory approval for USDC, providing a significant distribution channel through JCB's extensive merchant network. This move strengthens Circle's position ahead of a potential IPO by showcasing USDC as a reliable payment infrastructure in a major market.
Fervo Energy's Cape Station project in Milford, Utah, is on track to begin sending power to the grid next month, marking the first commercial operation of an enhanced geothermal system in the U.S. This technology uses advanced drilling and hydraulic ...
XRP has formed a large ascending triangle pattern over nearly a decade, with a critical resistance at $3.66. A monthly close above this level could trigger a breakout, potentially driving XRP's price to $60 by the end of the decade, representing a ma...
The US Pentagon has acquired a 35% equity stake in North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), a private oil company granted concessions to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude reserves, making it potentially the world's second-largest oil company...
General Motors and Ford are diversifying their businesses by entering the U.S. military vehicle and energy storage system markets. Both companies are leveraging their existing battery production capacity, which was initially intended for electric veh...
Zscaler is experiencing challenges in execution with its FY2027 guidance indicating slower revenue and annual recurring revenue (ARR) growth. While Q4 showed solid profit margins and an acceleration in new ARR, overall top-line growth remains weak de...
