Daily brief
August 11, 2025
3 stories curated for this day.
- Circle introduces Arc, an open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin finance targeting enterprise-grade onchain demands. Sources: circle (opens in a new tab)
- Western Union entered a board-approved agreement to acquire Intermex for $500 million in cash, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, with closing expected in mid-2026. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)
- Ontop has partnered with Thunes to offer freelancers and remote workers real-time access to their earnings. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)