Visa introduced the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), allowing banks, fintechs, and crypto firms to issue, store, transfer, and redeem Open USD stablecoins through a single system integrated with Visa's payment network. This platform simplifies blockchain payments and settlement by providing wallet infrastructure and security features, supporting the growing use of stablecoins for fast, stable digital transactions. The launch increases competition in the stablecoin market, impacting Circle, whose shares fell about 5% due to concerns over new revenue-sharing models from Open Standard's Open USD, which Visa supports. This move marks Visa's deeper push into blockchain-based payments and digital assets, aiming to attract more financial institutions to adopt stablecoins without overhauling existing systems.
Denodo Technologies released Platform 9.5, improving its AI data layer by providing trusted, governed enterprise context for AI, analytics, and data sharing. Key features include an expanded enterprise knowledge graph, metric views for consistent bus...
U.S. farmers face high and unstable fertilizer prices due to global shipping disruptions, with nearly 70% unable to afford needed fertilizer this season. Denali Water Solutions provides a natural, low-cost fertilizer alternative made from recycled or...
The global intimate apparel market, valued at $97.3 billion in 2025, is projected to grow to $169.4 billion by 2035 at a 5.7% CAGR. Growth is fueled by increased female workforce participation, boosting demand for premium, comfortable, and versatile ...
Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) agreed to be acquired by LKCM Headwater Investments for $35 per share in cash, taking the company private. The deal fixes the stock price at $35, prompting analyst Stephens to downgrade DSGR to "Equal Weight" with ...
U.S. Bancorp reported strong Q2 2026 results with earnings per share of $1.35 and record revenues of $7.71 billion, both surpassing analyst expectations. The growth was driven by increased lending activity and higher net interest income. Following th...
