Standard Chartered and Circle have partnered to allow institutional clients to mint and redeem USD Coin (USDC) through Standard Chartered's bank-led platform, starting at Dubai International Financial Centre. This integration combines banking, custody, and digital asset services, making USDC more accessible to traditional finance. USDC is the second-largest stablecoin with a supply of $70-$80 billion, reflecting strong demand and growing institutional adoption. The service is expected to expand to other markets and support payment use cases in the future.
New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) challenges New York City's Location Reporting Rules that require rideshare companies like Wheely USA and Uber to provide detailed location data of drivers and passengers without warrants. The U.S. District Court di...
The global Bitcoin ATM network declined by 27.7% in the first half of 2026, dropping from 39,158 to 28,322 machines. This loss of 10,836 ATMs was overwhelmingly driven by the United States, which saw its network shrink by 10,380 machines, accounting ...
ZEN.COM has introduced Mastercard Click to Pay on its platform, enabling tokenised one-click checkout for its 1.5 million users across 33 markets including the EEA, UK, and Singapore. This feature allows consumers to complete online purchases without...
Christian Dior SE disclosed its monthly update on the total number of shares and voting rights composing its share capital as of June 30, 2026. The company reported 180,507,516 total shares and a gross total of 356,945,619 voting rights, with a net t...
The "Diabetic Retinopathy - Pipeline Insight, 2026" report reveals that more than 50 companies are developing over 55 drugs targeting diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in diabetics. Key drugs in late-stage development include Tarco...
