Brazil's Central Bank has banned the use of cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins and bitcoin, in regulated cross-border payments effective October 1, 2026. This move restricts institutions from using crypto rails for international transfers, signaling a cautious stance on crypto adoption. Meanwhile, Bitso's 2025 report shows stablecoins accounted for 40% of crypto purchases in Latin America, highlighting a shift toward financial stability. Additionally, Meta has launched USDC stablecoin payouts for creators in Colombia, partnering with Stripe to enable seamless crypto earnings on Solana and Polygon networks, marking a significant step in crypto-based payments despite past regulatory challenges.
BlackRock, Inc. has reported that its direct and indirect ownership in Orion Oyj has dropped below the 5% threshold as of June 15, 2026. This change requires a formal disclosure under Finnish securities law. The reduction in BlackRock's stake may aff...
On June 15, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. and its funds reduced their total holdings in Orion Corporation to below 5% of the company's shares and voting rights. This change was disclosed under the Finnish Securities Market Act, indicating a decrease from a p...
US stock futures showed mixed results with the S&P 500 slightly down while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 edged higher following a recent rally. The market reacted to a preliminary US-Iran agreement aimed at extending a ceasefire and reopening the Stra...
MindWalk Holdings Corp. emphasizes the importance of a connected, trustworthy biological data layer over AI model size in drug discovery. The company launched ReefIQ™, a biological context layer, and LensAI™, a reasoning platform, aiming to reduce co...
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) saw its shares surge over 11% in premarket trading, pushing its market capitalization close to $3 trillion, surpassing Amazon to become the fifth-largest company globally. This rapid valuation increase ha...
