El Salvador was the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, aiming to boost economic growth and attract investors. Initially, many citizens and businesses used Bitcoin, but usage has since plummeted by over 99.8%, with most Salvadorans reverting to card payments and holding Bitcoin as a long-term investment. Government policy shifts, including IMF pressure to remove mandatory Bitcoin acceptance and reduce purchases, have further decreased daily Bitcoin transactions. Despite this, El Salvador continues to buy and hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset, reflecting a shift from using it as a payment method to viewing it as a store of value.
Ipsos achieved 2.0% organic revenue growth in Q3 2026, up from 0.8% in H1, driven by strong performances in EMEA, China, and citizen-related activities. The company updated its 2026 organic growth target to 1.2%-1.5%, reflecting improved momentum and...
Ipsos posted €636.2 million revenue in Q3 2026 with 2.0% organic growth, up from 0.8% in H1, led by strong performances in EMEA, China, and its Citizens business. The company updated its full-year organic growth outlook to 1.2%-1.5%, citing ongoing g...
Signify reported third-quarter 2026 results with sales of EUR 1,367 million, a slight decline in comparable sales by 3.4%, but improved adjusted EBITA of EUR 145 million and a margin increase to 10.6%. Net income rose to EUR 88 million and free cash ...
Sika AG posted a 4.8% sales increase in local currencies for the first nine months of 2026, reaching CHF 8.71 billion despite currency headwinds. The company saw organic growth of 3.5% and improved material margins to 55.4%, with EBITDA rising 1.9% t...
Sika reported a 4.8% sales increase in local currencies for the first nine months of 2026, reaching CHF 8.71 billion despite a negative currency effect. The company improved its material margin to 55.4% and maintained an EBITDA margin of 19.2%, with ...
