Seven leading Bitcoin mining pools, including Foundry and AntPool, have joined the Stratum V2 working group to promote a new protocol that improves communication between pools and miners. Stratum V2 aims to make mining faster, more secure, and give miners more control over block selection, addressing the competitive and fragmented nature of Bitcoin mining. This move is significant as Foundry and AntPool control nearly half of the global mining hashrate, potentially driving wider adoption. However, miners still face profitability challenges due to rising difficulty, energy costs, and hardware expenses, so Stratum V2 may help efficiency but won't solve all cost pressures.
The global reactive hot melt adhesives market is projected to grow from $2.02 billion in 2025 to $4.29 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.72%. Growth is driven by regulations limiting solvent-based adhesives, increased use of polyurethane adhesives in a...
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...
CHARBONE Corporation has increased its helium delivery fleet from one to five units to meet rising demand caused by global helium supply disruptions, notably from Qatar. This expansion supports North American customers in sectors like semiconductors ...
Citi has started coverage of Hikma Pharmaceuticals with a 'buy' rating and a £17 price target, highlighting the company's strategic shift towards differentiated products and US manufacturing investments. The broker sees a 14% potential share price re...
Xenon Pharmaceuticals is evolving into a late-stage, cash-rich neuroscience company with a validated Kv7 potassium channel platform. Its lead drug candidate, azetukalner, has shown strong effectiveness in treating refractory focal onset seizures and ...
