Poland's Orlen advanced $230 million in a failed Venezuelan oil deal, with most funds transferred using the USDt stablecoin. Despite the large payment, only about $29 million worth of oil was delivered, highlighting risks in using stablecoins for international trade. This case raises concerns about transparency and security in crypto-based transactions for large-scale commodity deals.
The story about Stable.com's expansion with Polygon for direct-to-bank transfers using USDT or PYUSD is presented with Pluang's market context. For readers following cryptocurrency markets, here is Pluang's snapshot as of Sep 17, 2026 22:52 WIB: 46 out of 50 major cryptocurrencies rose today. Notable movers include BAL at Rp16.297 with an 11.14% increase, CAKE at Rp43.035 rising 9.96%, and SUSHI at Rp3.934 up 9.86%.
Arthur J. Gallagher expects about 6% organic growth in Q3, driven by strong client retention and new business despite easing property insurance pricing. Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its price target to $280, below the $288 average from 19 analysts who m...
Needham raised Zscaler's price target to $255, citing strong demand for AI-related cybersecurity solutions. Zscaler aims to exceed $8 billion in annual recurring revenue by fiscal 2031, driven by increasing needs to protect against AI-powered cyberat...
Barclays has lowered its price target for Netflix shares from $80 to $70 due to concerns over slower revenue growth and rising content costs, especially for live programming. Despite Netflix's large subscriber base of 325 million, the company faces p...
After 15 years of near-zero interest rates, the US economy faces challenges as the 10-year Treasury yield exceeds 5%, the highest since 2002. This rise increases borrowing costs for corporations, homeowners, and the government, with $4.3 trillion in ...
Disney announced that the 2027 Super Bowl and two Monday Night Football games before the championship will be available to Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. This marks a significant expansion of Disney's live sports offerings, following ESPN's role as ...
