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Circle Stock Plunge May Be Overblown as Senate Bill Targets Stablecoin Rewards
Circle Internet Financial's stock fell a record 20% Tuesday following a Senate draft bill that limits rewards for holding stablecoins. Analysts argue the reaction was overdone, as the proposal primarily affects distributors like Coinbase, not Circle's core reserve income.
Equitable and Corebridge to Merge in $22 Billion Deal, Forging Retirement Titan
Equitable Holdings and Corebridge Financial have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $22 billion. The merged entity will manage over $1.5 trillion in assets and serve more than 12 million customers.
Circle Shares Plunge 20% on Senate Stablecoin Reward Restrictions
Circle Internet Group shares tumbled 20.1% to $101.17 Tuesday as new Senate draft language would prohibit interest-style payments for holding stablecoins. The regulatory uncertainty sparked broad declines across crypto-related stocks.
Musk Found Liable for Misleading Statements in Twitter Buyout Saga
Elon Musk was found liable for misleading Twitter investors with public statements during the 2022 takeover battle. The jury rejected claims of an intentional fraud scheme, but damages could reach billions.
SoFi Stock Dips Amid Fintech Rally, Stablecoin Deal in Focus
SoFi Technologies shares fell 0.6% to $17.66, lagging a broader fintech rally. The company recently posted record quarterly revenue and announced a key stablecoin partnership with Mastercard.
SoFi Stock Gains on Mastercard Stablecoin Partnership, CEO Purchase
SoFi Technologies advanced Wednesday, recovering from a prior session decline. The fintech's new stablecoin settlement partnership with Mastercard and a significant share purchase by CEO Anthony Noto were in focus.
SoFi Shares Dip Amid CEO Purchase and Mastercard Stablecoin Partnership
SoFi Technologies shares fell in late trading Tuesday, even after CEO Anthony Noto increased his stake and the company announced a Mastercard partnership for its stablecoin. The fintech sector broadly weakened.
Visa Expands Global Stablecoin Card Rollout via Stripe's Bridge
Visa is expanding its partnership with Stripe's Bridge platform to offer stablecoin-linked payment cards in more than 100 nations by year-end. The initiative includes on-chain settlement pilots with Lead Bank.
Mastercard Tests Stablecoin Settlement with SoFi Amid Market Dip
Mastercard stock declined 0.5% to $521.60, underperforming the broader market, following news of a stablecoin settlement test with SoFi. Traders are eyeing Friday's jobs report and upcoming fintech conferences.
Mastercard Advances Stablecoin Settlement with SoFi, Shares Gain After Hours
Mastercard shares gained 0.6% in extended trading following news of a partnership with SoFi Technologies to integrate stablecoin settlement into its global payments network. Investors await further strategic updates at an upcoming investor conference.
Visa Expands Global Stablecoin Card Program with Stripe's Bridge
Visa's stock price remained flat following news of a major expansion of its stablecoin card initiative with Stripe's Bridge unit. The program will grow from 18 to over 100 countries, incorporating on-chain settlement via Lead Bank.
XRP Drops Amid Geopolitical Tensions as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Support
XRP declined 2.4% to $1.36, trading between $1.34 and $1.40, as geopolitical tensions weighed on crypto markets. Ripple announced an expansion of its payments platform to support stablecoins.
Corning Shares Surge on Motorola Foldable Glass Deal
Corning Incorporated saw its stock climb approximately 5% to $157.86 following the announcement that its new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 will be featured on Motorola's upcoming razr foldable smartphone. The gains held steady in after-hours trading as the market awaits further commentary from company executives.
Corning Gains on Motorola Foldable Glass Deal, Investors Eye CFO Remarks
Corning shares advanced approximately 5% to $157.86 following the announcement that its new Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3 will be featured on Motorola's upcoming foldable smartphone. The stock maintained its gains in after-hours trading.
Circle Internet Group Shares Surge on Rate Outlook and Stablecoin Focus
Circle Internet Group shares surged over 12% in Monday trading, driven by investor focus on U.S. monetary policy and the company's stablecoin business. The stock's movement reflects sensitivity to interest rate expectations and key economic data releases.
Circle Stock Surges on Rate Outlook and Stablecoin Momentum
Circle Internet Group's stock rose sharply in Monday trading, driven by shifting expectations for U.S. interest rates and ongoing demand for its USDC stablecoin.
Indonesia's Free-Float Overhaul Puts Barito Renewables in Spotlight
Barito Renewables Energy closed lower as markets assess Indonesia's proposed 15% minimum free-float rule, which could force BREN to release over $1.8 billion in shares. The broader Jakarta Composite Index edged down slightly.
SSE Awards Major Subsea Cable Contracts in £950m Scottish Grid Upgrade
SSE has named five contractors for a framework worth up to £950 million to modernize subsea power links to Scottish islands. The utility's shares held steady near recent highs following the announcement.
Coinbase Shares Surge 16% Despite Q4 Loss, Buybacks and Stablecoin Growth in Focus
Coinbase Global shares jumped over 16% on Friday, recovering from prior losses despite posting a significant fourth-quarter net loss. The crypto exchange reported a $667 million deficit, attributed to investment portfolio declines, while highlighting growth in stablecoin revenue and an ongoing stock repurchase program.
BP Pauses Share Repurchases Amid $4 Billion Renewables Impairment
BP shares declined over 3% after the energy giant halted its buyback program and recorded significant write-downs in its low-carbon divisions. The company plans to redirect surplus cash toward strengthening its balance sheet and oil and gas investments.
AI Chip Rally Diverges as Investors Focus on Hardware Enablers
Nvidia led AI chip stocks higher, while Micron fell on memory demand concerns. Investors are differentiating between companies enabling AI infrastructure and those potentially disrupted by the technology.
CapitaLand Investment Gains Ahead of Earnings, CICT Reports Strong Distributable Income
CapitaLand Investment shares rose 1.3% to S$3.12, outperforming the broader market decline. Its managed trust CICT posted a 16.4% increase in second-half distributable income.