By August 2026, cumulative stablecoin card top-ups reached $13.8 billion, driven mainly by USDC and USDT, marking a shift from crypto trading to everyday consumer payments. This growth shows stablecoins becoming practical money for daily use, with spending spread across multiple blockchain networks like Base, Solana, and Polygon. Despite using blockchain for funding, crypto cards still rely on traditional payment networks like Visa and Mastercard. The next challenge is sustaining growth without heavy cashback incentives, proving stablecoins can integrate into existing payment systems as real consumer money.
AX1 has launched Console 2.0, a platform on the Base blockchain that lets AI agents perform tasks and get paid in USDC using the x402 payment standard by Coinbase. This new version simplifies setup, allowing users to deploy AI agents quickly to work ...
The global generator cooling systems market is projected to grow from $3.76 billion in 2026 to $5.03 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 6.0%. Growth is fueled by rising demand for reliable backup and continuous power in expanding data centers, industrial f...
The global computed tomography (CT) market is undergoing significant innovation driven by photon-counting technology, AI integration, mobile imaging, and point-of-care applications. These advancements are enhancing image quality, workflow efficiency,...
Global zinc supply is expected to fall short by 88,000 tonnes in 2026 amid declining mine production, while tin demand is projected to outpace supply growth through 2035. This has renewed exploration in historic polymetallic mining districts in the U...
Obra Capital has closed its fifth Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) offering, raising $403.6 million. This deal brings the firm's total CLO issuance to more than $2 billion across five deals in less than two years, demonstrating strong investor co...
