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U.S. Bancorp Bolsters Trading Operations With Strategic $1 Billion Acquisition of BTIG
Minneapolis, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
U.S. Bancorp diversifies revenue beyond lending by acquiring brokerage BTIG for up to $1 billion, significantly expanding its institutional trading and investment banking footprint.
NANO Nuclear Targets South Korean Industrial Decarbonization via DS Dansuk Alliance
Seoul, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
This strategic collaboration leverages South Korea’s manufacturing infrastructure to deploy the innovative “One Factory, One MMR” initiative, positioning NANO Nuclear to accelerate microreactor commercialization across the broader Asian market.
Japan Airlines Sounds Alarm on Long-Term Economic Risks as Youth Travel Plummets
Tokyo, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
JAL President Mitsuko Tottori warns that the structural decline in youth outbound travel, exacerbated by a weak yen, threatens not only airline revenue but Japan’s future economic growth.
TomTom Drives Smart City Innovation with Miovision Alliance and Area Analytics Launch
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
TomTom partners with Miovision to optimize 300,000 global intersections using vast probe data, simultaneously launching Area Analytics to empower urban planners with precise, scalable traffic insights.
FDA Fast-Tracks Argenx Therapy Expansion as Company Reports Record Sales Growth
Amsterdam, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Argenx kicks off 2026 with a pivotal regulatory win, securing FDA Priority Review for VYVGART to treat patients with seronegative generalized myasthenia gravis—a critical move that targets the remaining 20% of the patient population previously without specific options. This regulatory acceleration aligns with a massive financial milestone, as the company reports a stunning 90% year-over-year revenue increase to $4.15 billion. With a decision due by May 10, 2026, and a strategic leadership transition underway, Argenx is aggressively positioning itself to dominate the immunology landscape.
Primior Holdings’ Digital Asset Platform Shatters Funding Goals in Debut Offering
Las Vegas, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Primior Holdings (OTCMKT: GRLT) has signaled a robust market appetite for tokenized real estate, reporting that its subsidiary, GAIA Marketplace, raised $1.9 million within just 30 days of its inaugural offering. This capital injection for the Lumen multifamily syndication surpassed the initial funding target by a staggering 1,900 percent. Announced on January 12, 2026, this achievement underscores the growing viability of Real World Asset (RWA) platforms that utilize blockchain for fractional ownership. As the Las Vegas-based firm awaits regulatory approval for a ticker change to PTKN, this performance validates their pivot toward digital asset integration, demonstrating that investor demand for accessible, income-generating US assets is outpacing initial conservative estimates.
Green Circle Raises $10 Million in US Market Debut to Fund Decarbonization Strategy
Hong Kong, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Green Circle Decarbonize Technology (GCDT) has officially priced its initial public offering at $4.00 per share, securing $10 million in gross proceeds. Trading commences today, January 13, 2026, on the NYSE American, marking the Hong Kong-based firm’s strategic expansion into U.S. capital markets. The company intends to utilize these funds to scale its thermal energy storage capabilities through new factory construction and machinery acquisition, positioning itself to capitalize on the rising demand for efficient energy-saving solutions.