Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank (G-SIB) to offer institutional clients direct minting and redemption of the stablecoin USDC through its banking platform, initially via its Dubai International Financial Centre operations. This service, developed with Circle Internet Group, allows clients to access USDC without needing separate accounts, simplifying the integration of traditional banking and digital assets. The move supports institutional needs for regulated stablecoin infrastructure in settlement, treasury, and liquidity management, highlighting growing demand despite rising competition in the stablecoin market. The bank plans to expand this offering to other markets as regulatory approvals are obtained, reinforcing the UAE's role as a hub for digital asset innovation.
Diffusion, a global communications agency, is growing its home and interiors portfolio by signing new clients including POVISON (furniture), LUSA Lighting, and Induction Hardware (appliances). The agency will support these premium brands with integra...
Heathrow Finance PLC announced a €350 million offering of 4-year senior secured notes with a stabilization period starting July 2, 2026, and ending by August 7, 2026. BNP Paribas and other major banks will manage the stabilization to support the bond...
Polibeli Group Ltd. has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with AUTHAIKAM COMPANY LIMITED to jointly evaluate a potential 100 MW AI computing center project in Thailand. The collaboration involves preliminary assessments such as site vi...
Investec Bank plc, acting as advisor and joint broker to Advanced Medical Solutions Group Plc, disclosed its share dealings on July 1, 2026. The bank purchased 575,000 ordinary shares at prices between 280.1318 and 280.5, and sold 582,547 shares at p...
Ademi LLP is investigating Roku's recent $160 per share transaction with Fox for potential breaches of fiduciary duty and legal violations. The deal includes $96 in cash plus Fox stock, with Fox shareholders expected to hold 73% of the combined compa...
