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Forward Industries Partners with Sanctum to Launch fwdSOL Liquid Staking Token
Businesswire· 2025-12-02 21:05
Dec 2, 2025 4:05 PM Eastern Standard Time Through the partnership, SOL delegated by Forward Industries to Sanctum will be represented by approximately 1,725,100 fwdSOL, corresponding to 25% of the Company's SOL holdings. By converting staked SOL into fwdSOL, Forward Industries can continue earning native staking yield while deploying the LST across a range of on-chain opportunities to enhance performance. These include using fwdSOL as collateral to borrow assets, which can then be allocated into vetted DeFi ...
Circle Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Businesswire· 2025-11-12 11:25
Core Insights - Circle Internet Group, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting significant growth in revenue and net income, driven by the increasing adoption of USDC and the launch of the Arc public testnet [3][4][5]. Financial Highlights - Total revenue and reserve income reached $740 million, a 66% increase year-over-year [4][5]. - Net income from continuing operations was $214 million, reflecting a 202% year-over-year increase [4][5]. - Adjusted EBITDA was $166 million, up 78% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 57% [4][5][10]. - USDC in circulation grew to $73.7 billion, marking a 108% increase year-over-year [5][6]. Corporate & Commercial Highlights - The Arc public testnet was launched with participation from over 100 companies across various sectors, indicating strong interest in programmable financial infrastructure [3][5][10]. - Circle is exploring the launch of a native token on the Arc network to enhance network participation and adoption [10][11]. - The Circle Payments Network (CPN) expanded to include 29 financial institutions, with 500 more in the pipeline, demonstrating growing commercial partnerships [5][16]. Key Operating Indicators - Average USDC in circulation was $67.8 billion, a 97% increase year-over-year [6]. - The stablecoin market share reached 29%, up 643 basis points [6]. - The number of meaningful wallets holding USDC increased to 6.3 million, a 77% growth [6]. Recent Developments - Reserve income increased to $711 million, a 60% year-over-year growth, primarily due to the rise in average USDC circulation [10][22]. - Other revenue surged to $29 million, up from $1 million year-over-year, driven by subscription and services revenue [10][22]. - Total distribution, transaction, and other costs rose to $448 million, a 74% increase year-over-year, reflecting higher distribution payments due to increased USDC circulation [10][22].