The supply of USDC stablecoin on the Stellar network increased by 34.7% in the past month, reaching a market cap of $365.5 million. This growth follows Circle's deployment of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) on Stellar in May 2026, which enables seamless USDC transfers across 23 blockchains without relying on risky wrapped tokens or bridges. Stellar has quietly become a key network for cross-border payments, processing over 4.5 million USDC transactions and $3 billion in payment volume since USDC's launch there in 2021. While Stellar's USDC supply is still a small fraction of the total $72 billion USDC circulation, the recent surge highlights growing demand for low-cost, secure multi-chain payment options.
Alkermes plc's drug ALKS7290 demonstrated significant improvement in ADHD symptoms in a Phase 1b trial, with patients showing a 14- to 19-point gain on a 54-point scale within two weeks. This outperforms typical placebo effects, which range from 6 to...
Morgan Stanley upgraded NNN REIT from Neutral to Overweight due to its stable income and strong financial health. The REIT boasts a 99.1% occupancy rate and 97.5% fixed-rate debt, ensuring steady rental income and protection against interest rate hik...
Coinbase has launched a new feature allowing eligible U.S. retail traders to request IPO shares at the offer price before public trading begins, starting with Oura's IPO. This move gives retail investors early access to high-interest companies and en...
World Liberty Financial has launched a governance vote proposing a new rewards program for WLFI token holders. To earn rewards, holders must lock their tokens for 180 days and actively vote on governance proposals at least once every 90 days, with de...
Bitcoin's price approached $86,000, its highest level in eight months, marking a 6% increase in 24 hours and over 30% since August 19. Despite this rise, US spot demand remains weak as indicated by the slightly negative Coinbase premium, suggesting l...
