Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted $1.42 billion in net inflows over nine sessions, narrowing the gap with Bitcoin ETFs. BlackRock's Ethereum fund led these inflows, indicating strong institutional demand through regulated channels. Fidelity plans to allow staking of up to 100% of its Ethereum holdings in its fund, potentially increasing yield and making ETH ETFs more attractive compared to direct token ownership. Major banks like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are also expanding their crypto ETF positions, signaling growing institutional confidence despite softer trading volumes.
Pacifica Hotels G.K. has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to open a Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Takayama, Gifu, Japan, scheduled for fall 2028. The hotel will feature 207 rooms and suites designed for both business and leis...
LUXEED held a global media test drive event in Wuhu with 15 automotive media and influencers from UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia. Participants evaluated the luxury MPV LLounge and sports model Stormax over a 185-km route combining highways and mountain...
At the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, 15-year-old Bailey Quinn Frank won the $25,000 top prize for designing a low-cost environmental DNA sampler to detect airborne bacteria. This device aims to help rural communities moni...
India's plastics industry is projected to grow from USD 49.98 billion in 2027 to USD 68.41 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.48%. Growth is fueled by rising demand in packaging, pharmaceuticals, electric two-wheelers, and construction, alongside polyme...
Tether introduced USAT, a U.S.-focused stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, separate from its global USDT token. This move illustrates how stablecoin companies may comply with the upcoming GENIUS Act by partnering with federally chartered ban...
