Lightspark, led by former PayPal president David Marcus, has introduced Grid Global Accounts, a new banking product that enables businesses to offer branded dollar accounts, stablecoin conversion, Visa debit cards, and instant foreign-exchange services in over 65 countries. This product helps businesses reduce costs on global payouts by allowing them to issue their own stablecoins, earn yield on reserves, and collect transaction fees without relying on external exchanges. Lightspark manages regulatory and operational complexities through partnerships with FDIC-insured banks. The product also targets AI agents by enabling controlled spending and approval features, reflecting the growing integration of AI in financial operations. This launch highlights the maturation of stablecoin ecosystems and regulatory clarity, positioning Lightspark in a competitive market alongside companies like Stripe and Circle.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Ethereum (ETH) has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in Q3, driven by a rally sparked by a softer CPI report and strong on-chain metrics. The recent surge pushed ETH above $1,900, triggering significant liquidations in futures positions. However, ETH now fa...
Solana's number of wallets holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has exceeded 300,000, surpassing Ethereum's roughly 200,000 holders. While Solana's RWA value doubled in 2026 to $3.45 billion, Ethereum still leads with $16.3 billion in tokenized...
Baidu's board has approved a plan to convert to a dual-primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Main Board, alongside its existing Nasdaq listing. This move aims to enhance the liquidity of Baidu's shares, broaden its investor base, and prov...
