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European Banking Giants Unite: BBVA Joins 12-Member Consortium to Launch Euro Stablecoin, Taking Aim at Tether's Throne

Spain's BBVA has joined the Qivalis consortium, a coalition of twelve major European banks building a euro-denominated stablecoin. The move signals a coordinated push by traditional finance to reclaim ground in the digital currency arena, currently dominated by U.S. issuers, under the new regulatory framework of MiCA.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Minneapolis Boosts Legal Aid for Immigrants Amid Federal Enforcement Tensions

The Minneapolis City Council has advanced a $500,000 funding increase for immigrant legal services, doubling the city's annual commitment as local leaders respond to heightened federal immigration operations and growing community demand.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Ripple Prime Expands Institutional Reach with Hyperliquid DEX Integration, Bridging DeFi and Traditional Finance

Ripple's prime brokerage platform now integrates Hyperliquid, enabling institutional clients to cross-margin DeFi derivatives alongside traditional assets through a unified risk management system.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Arm Holdings Aims for Ninth Straight Earnings Surprise Amid AI Pivot and Valuation Scrutiny

Chip designer Arm Holdings reports its fiscal third-quarter results after the bell Tuesday, with investors watching to see if it can extend its post-IPO streak of earnings beats. While Wall Street anticipates solid growth, the stock's steep decline over the past year underscores persistent concerns over its premium valuation and the tangible payoff from its high-profile AI partnerships.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Philips Takes Helm of Major EU Cancer Research Initiative Amid Investor Scrutiny

Royal Philips is spearheading a significant European Union-backed consortium, PreciseOnco, aimed at advancing precision oncology through next-generation imaging and minimally invasive therapies. The move comes as the healthcare giant's stock performance draws mixed reviews from the market.

Feb 4, 2026

World

Australia Weighs Critical Minerals Price Guarantee to Lure Global Capital, Counter China's Dominance

In a strategic push to secure its place in the global supply chain, Australia is exploring financial mechanisms, including price floors and a national stockpile, to attract investment and reduce reliance on Chinese processing.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Amprius Technologies Surges 11.6% on Expanded Battery Production Partnership

Shares of Amprius Technologies (AMPX) climbed sharply for a second consecutive session following the announcement of a deepened manufacturing alliance with Nanotech Energy, aimed at accelerating production of next-generation silicon battery cells.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Boeing's 777X Nears Production Milestone: First Flight Set for Spring After Years of Delays

After multiple delays, Boeing is preparing for the first flight of a production 777X aircraft this spring, with deliveries now targeted for 2027. The program's progress is closely watched by major airlines including Lufthansa and Emirates.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

U.S. and Indian Firms Forge Alliance to Power India's Green Hydrogen Ambitions

In a strategic move to bolster India's clean energy infrastructure, InSolare Energy partners with U.S.-based Versogen to develop and manufacture advanced electrolyzer technology domestically, aiming to reduce costs and scale up green hydrogen production.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Uber CEO Charts Cautious Path for Robotaxis, Sees Human Drivers Remaining Essential

While Uber aims to deploy autonomous vehicles in 15 cities by year-end, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasizes they will complement, not replace, human drivers, citing current technological and infrastructural limitations.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Figma Bets Big on AI with 'Weave' Integration, But Wall Street Remains Skeptical

Figma (NYSE: FIG) is deepening its AI ambitions by fully absorbing acquired startup Weavy into a new core unit, Figma Weave. This strategic pivot aims to reinvent its design platform as AI becomes ubiquitous, yet the company's shares continue to trade below analyst expectations, highlighting investor caution.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Worksport Taps D.C. Powerhouse Potomac International to Drive Government, Defense Contracts for Its Solar Truck Tech

In a strategic move to secure a foothold in lucrative federal and defense markets, Worksport Ltd. has partnered with the bipartisan government relations firm Potomac International Partners. The alliance aims to position Worksport's portable solar and energy storage systems as critical infrastructure solutions for agencies ranging from the Department of Defense to disaster response teams.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Oragenics Taps Regulatory Specialist Duck Flats Pharma to Steer Concussion Drug Toward U.S. Trials

Biopharma firm Oragenics has enlisted Duck Flats Pharma as its regulatory strategy partner, aiming to synchronize its Australian Phase 2a trial for an intranasal concussion therapy with U.S. FDA requirements for future clinical development.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Polaryx to Unveil Key Preclinical Data for Rare Disease Drug Candidate Ahead of Pivotal Trial

Polaryx Therapeutics is set to present new late-breaking data for its investigational therapy PLX-200 at the 2026 WORLDSymposium, bolstering confidence in the upcoming launch of its Phase 2 Soteria trial targeting multiple rare neurodegenerative disorders.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Wills Group Consolidates Leadership as Dash In Chain Eyes Aggressive Southeast Expansion

Julian B. "Blackie" Wills III adds Chairman title to his CEO role, steering family-owned Wills Group through a pivotal growth phase that includes a major push into the Carolinas and a store count target to triple by 2030.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

The New York Times Surpasses 12.7 Million Subscribers as Digital Strategy Fuels Record Q4 Revenue

Bolstered by strong growth in digital subscriptions and advertising, The New York Times reported quarterly revenue of $802.3 million, exceeding forecasts and marking another step toward its ambitious 2027 subscriber target.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: trivago Tops List of Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Attention Amid Market Highs

As major indices flirt with records, a search for value leads some investors to smaller-cap opportunities. We examine three penny stocks, led by a resurgent trivago, balancing potential reward against inherent risk.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Healthcare Giants Under Siege: Medicare Squeeze Meets Landmark PBM Transparency Rule

Major health insurers face a dual regulatory assault as a proposed freeze on Medicare Advantage payments coincides with a new Department of Labor rule targeting opaque Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) practices, threatening profits on both sides of their businesses.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Swiss Startup Haelixa Secures $2.3M to Scale DNA-Based Supply Chain Verification

Haelixa, a Swiss traceability technology firm, has raised €2 million in a pre-Series A round to fuel global expansion and enhance its DNA-marker platform for combating fraud and ensuring product authenticity in textiles, gems, and precious metals.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

MTN's Strategic Pivot: Telecom Giant Eyes Fintech Acquisitions and East Africa Expansion

Africa's largest mobile operator, MTN, is shifting its growth strategy towards targeted fintech acquisitions and a measured push into East Africa, signaling a broader transformation from a traditional telco into a diversified digital platform.

Feb 4, 2026