Mantle Hits Back-to-Back All-Time Highs with 1,473 Tokenized Assets and $476M in Distributed Asset Value

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mantle, the open financial network connecting global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets on-chain, today announced back-to-back all-time highs across two of the most closely tracked benchmarks in tokenized finance. The total number of tokenized assets on Mantle has crossed 1,473, up from 71 at the start of the year, per Blockworks Research, while total Distributed Asset Value for real-world assets (RWAs) on Mantle has climbed to $476 million, a 110% increase over the past 30 days, per RWA.xyz.

Both milestones reflect the accelerating concentration of institutional-grade real-world assets on Mantle, with the network’s tokenized asset count growing more than twentyfold since January.

The Numbers Behind the Growth

The 1,473 tokenized asset count places Mantle among the fastest-growing networks for real-world asset issuance in 2026, driven by an expanding roster of established issuers building on the network, including xStocks for tokenized equities and ETFs, Securitize for tokenized index funds, Ethena for yield-bearing stablecoins, Paxos for regulated dollar issuance and more.The $476.10 million in Distributed Asset Value, more than doubling in a single month, reflects both the scale of individual asset launches and the deepening liquidity behind them, spanning tokenized equities, ETFs, stablecoins, and yield-bearing instruments including the Mantle Vault, which extended into decentralized finance earlier this year alongside Grove, CIAN, and Fluxion.

These milestones follow a series of high-profile listings on Mantle in recent months, including the on-chain listing of tokenized SpaceX equity (SPCXx) simultaneously with the SpaceX IPO; the addition of Franklin Templeton’s USPX ETF (USPXx) as one of the first Ethereum Layer 2 networks to bring a tokenized ETF from one of the world’s largest asset managers on-chain; and the native minting of USDG, the Paxos-issued regulated stablecoin, joining Mantle to the Global Dollar Network alongside more than 150 partners.

Why the Growth Is Concentrating on Mantle

Real-world assets require infrastructure built for institutional standards: regulated custody, verifiable settlement, deep liquidity, and composable utility. As the largest chain running ZK validity proofs on Ethereum, Mantle delivers verifiable settlement with institutional-grade security, paired with a distribution stack that spans both centralized and on-chain venues through Bybit and Fluxion. Assets on Mantle trade 24/7 through Fluxion’s hybrid AMM and Atomic RFQ infrastructure, and remain productive from the moment they land through the network’s growing suite of yield products and DeFi integrations.

“These all-time highs reflect what we have been building toward from the start: borderless access to global capital markets, on infrastructure that can carry them at scale,” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle and Head of Spot at Bybit. “Every asset that lands on Mantle brings us closer to a network where anyone, anywhere, can reach institutional-grade opportunities without the barriers that have historically defined them.”

About Mantle

Mantle is the open financial network connecting global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets on-chain. With institutional-grade infrastructure and a composable ecosystem anchored by MNT within Bybit and built out through core projects including mETH, fBTC, and MI4, Mantle serves as the destination where institutional RWA capital concentrates on-chain. For more information visit mantle.xyz.

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Babylist Opens 20,000 Square Foot Showroom in New York City: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on September 25th

• Babylist’s new showroom is designed for the entire early parenting journey.
  • Features include dedicated stroller test tracks, a Volvo for hands-on car seat installation practice, and a 600-square-foot model apartment where parents can see how baby gear fits and functions in a real-world living space.
  • Chief Marketing + Experience Officer Jill Cress will join NYSE Live to discuss why Babylist specifically chose New York City for the showroom’s destination.
• Energy tech firm Hyliion dual lists on NYSE Texas.
  • The Texas-based company says that the move connects it to the capital markets fueling Texas’ energy and technology growth.
  • Founder + CEO Thomas Healy will join NYSE Live to discuss the strategy of dual-listing and the role its home state of Texas plays in Hyliion’s momentum.
• Investors monitor elevated Treasury yields and rate decision data.
  • The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2004 this week.
  • New data shows that roughly 70% of traders anticipate the Fed to raise interest rates next month

Opening Bell

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. recognizes the 10th annual See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Closing Bell

XPRIZE celebrates the XPRIZE Wildfire Awardees

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Companies Of The UN Global Compact Across Europe Make Tangible Contributions To The Sustainable Development Goals But Still Lack Operational Actions To Advance Environmental Goals

Release of the first comprehensive analysis of the private sector’s contribution to the 2030 agenda

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly, UN Global Compact Networks Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and Türkiye are releasing the second edition of the European Private Sector SDGs Stocktake. Drawing on 136 data points from 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies across 21 European countries, the study makes it possible, for the first time, to estimate the private sector’s level of contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. The overall average contribution score of 58.2 out of 100 suggests a positive level of contribution to sustainable development, with room for improvement on specific issues.

KEY FINDINGS

• European UN Global Compact participant companies make a tangible contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, with an overall average contribution score of 58.2 out of 100.
  
  For each analysed SDG target, a contribution score from 0 to 100 was calculated using a set of indicators, with 0 meaning no contribution at all and 100 the highest possible level of contribution. The scores reveal that while differences between countries are relatively small, the level of contribution remains uneven across the Goals. SDG 3 on health records the highest contribution score (73.6).
  
  
  
  
• Companies’ contribution is higher on SDGs related to social issues than the ones related to the environment. Anti-corruption is well integrated by UNGC companies in Europe.
  
  This difference may reflect longer-standing regulations in Europe on social issues, as well as a greater number of operational indicators for measuring environment-related SDGs, which require a higher level of maturity in terms of sustainability.
  
  
  
  
• European industrial participant companies tend to embed environmental practices more deeply.
  
  Overall, contribution to climate change (SDG 13) remains moderate among European participant companies, with an average score of 45.8. Only 28.1% of responding companies have developed a climate adaptation plan. The indicators show that industrial companies tend to contribute more to SDG 13 on climate and SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production than service-sector companies, suggesting that more direct exposure creates a stronger incentive to act.
  
  
  
  
• The contribution scores by country show a degree of homogeneity in Europe.
  
  The highest overall contribution scores have been calculated for companies from Greece (67.3), Türkiye (63.9) and Italy (62.8), as opposed to lower scores in Poland and Denmark (51.7) and Switzerland & Liechtenstein (54.6). Most countries fall within ± 2.9 points around the European average overall score. This suggests that companies in Europe now operate within broadly shared sustainability frameworks, with similar levels of regulations and expectations.
  
  
  
  
• Most companies have now taken policy commitments and implemented internal prevention measures, but it remains difficult for most to translate these commitments into operational actions.
  
  This is particularly the case for SMEs, which account for 56% of the responding companies. Employee training on sustainability also remains an area where progress is needed, given that its wide-scale adoption is essential to the implementation of the SDGs.
  
  
  
  
• The efficiency of sustainability actions is still not systematically measured for all areas.
  
  Among the companies that have implemented sustainability measures related to social issues, only half have measured their progress. This is however significantly more common for measures related to the environment, despite 20% of companies still not tracking their efficiency. Sustainability training (SDG 4) also leaves room for improvement as less than 40% of companies offer such training to their employees on social and environmental issues.
  
  
  
  
• Multi-stakeholder and public-private partnerships show room for improvement among European companies participating in the UN Global Compact.
  
  This is shown by a low contribution score on SDG 17 (22.1), and can be explained by the voluntary nature of such partnerships. Public-private partnerships present a real opportunity for further progress and to drive a measurable impact in all sustainable development areas, notably in technological progress and financing.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on these findings, the European Global Compact Country Networks that contributed to this study issue four recommendations to the European private sector:

• Increase progress measurement in all sustainability areas, to efficiently measure impact and ensure alignment with Sustainable Development Goals.
  
  
  
  
• Adaptation to climate change should become a priority for all sectors in Europe, to ensure the long-term viability of business models.
  
  
  
  
• Engage in more multi-stakeholder and public-private partnerships, such as cross-sector alliances, multi-stakeholder cooperation on innovative sustainable projects, or public-private finance mechanisms for supporting sustainable development. 
  
  
  
  
• Increase sustainability training opportunities for all employees and suppliers, to ensure that sustainable impact can be positively delivered through the entire value chain.

The UN Global Compact and its Country Networks in Europe continue to carry out their mandate by supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda by companies of all sizes and operating in all business sectors, through a comprehensive value proposition, tailored to all levels of sustainability maturity.

METHODOLOGY

The study was built from the 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP) of 5,793 UN Global Compact participant companies in Europe, using 136 data points.

The study covers 21 European countries where the UN Global Compact has a Country Network: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland & Liechtenstein*, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. As sample sizes vary across countries, margins of error have been indicated on the publication.

*Both countries belong to the same UN Global Compact Country Network.

The CoP indicators were mapped to the SDG targets, drawing on the work of the Global Reporting Initiative as a starting point. The CoP questionnaire does not provide indicators enabling companies’ contribution to SDG 1 on no poverty, SDG 2 on zero hunger and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities to be measured. These three Goals were therefore removed from the scope of the study. For the remaining 14 Goals, the CoP data allow contribution to be measured on at least one target.

To calculate the contribution score for each target and each Goal, the CoP indicators were weighted and aggregated. A contribution score ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 is the lowest and 100 the highest.

The calculated score reflects the level of contribution to the SDGs by European UN Global Compact participant companies, not the extent to which those companies have achieved the Goals.

ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COMPACT

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

CONTACTS

UN Global Compact France

Hadrien Kleiman

hadrien.kleiman@pactemondial.org

+33 7 64 43 81 27

Agence Edifice (France)

Amine Moussaoui

amine@edifice-communication.com

+33 6 99 81 59 04

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Odisha Coast Alert: Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore for 12 Hours

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): Fishermen along the Odisha coast have been advised not to venture into the sea for the next 12 hours as squally weather is expected to prevail along and off the coastline, the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar said on Friday.

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The advisory has been issued in view of strong winds and deteriorating sea conditions forecast during the period.

Winds Up to 60 Kmph Likely

According to the Day-1 fishermen warning issued for September 25, winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph, are likely along and off the Odisha coast.

The strong winds could make conditions hazardous for fishing vessels and other marine activities.

Sea to Remain Rough

The Meteorological Centre has forecast rough to very rough sea conditions during the next 12 hours.

In view of the expected weather, fishermen have been strongly advised to remain ashore and avoid venturing into the sea along and off the Odisha coast until conditions improve.

Advisory Issued as Weather Remains Unsettled

The warning comes amid unsettled weather conditions affecting several parts of Odisha.

Fishermen and coastal communities have been advised to follow the latest weather updates and official advisories during the period of adverse marine conditions.

Odisha Steps Up Restoration of 1,658 Lift Irrigation Projects After Rain, Flood Damage

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 25 (UDN): The Odisha government has directed officials to expedite the inspection, repair and restoration of 1,658 lift irrigation projects under the Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) affected by heavy rainfall and flooding across the state.

The issue was reviewed at a high-level meeting attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.

Focus on Early Restoration

Pujari stressed the need for a detailed assessment of lift irrigation projects damaged during the recent spell of incessant rain and flooding.

He directed officials to undertake inspections at the affected sites and accelerate restoration work so that the projects can resume functioning at the earliest.

Departments Asked to Work in Coordination

The Revenue Minister called for coordinated efforts involving the Energy Department, Water Resources Department and Office of the Special Relief Commissioner to ensure timely restoration.

The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has been monitoring the repair and restoration of public infrastructure and projects damaged by adverse weather conditions.

Regular Review of Restoration Work

Officials said the department has been holding regular reviews with concerned departments to assess the extent of damage and speed up restoration activities.

The meeting was held at the office of the Revenue Minister at the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

Senior Officials Attend Meeting

Among those present were Energy Department Additional Chief Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev, Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha Sharma, and senior officials from the Office of the Special Relief Commissioner and other concerned departments.

The review focused on coordinated action to restore the affected lift irrigation infrastructure and ensure timely completion of repair works.

SleepyCat Marks 50th Store Opening as it Continues to Expand Access to Better Sleep Across India

GURUGRAM, India, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gurgaon, one of India’s leading corporate and commercial hubs, has grown into a city defined by fast-paced workdays, modern urban living and an increasingly diverse residential landscape. As the city continues to attract professionals, businesses and families from across the country, the need for comfortable, convenient and personalised lifestyle solutions is also evolving.

Adding to this growing landscape, SleepyCat is marking a significant milestone in its retail journey with the opening of its 50th store in Gurgaon.

Celebrating 50 Stores with a New Sleep Studio in Gurgaon

Gurgaon’s evolving residential landscape and its position as a major corporate hub make it a natural location for SleepyCat’s 50th store. With professionals, families and young residents spending increasingly busy days in the city, the new Sleep Studio gives local shoppers an opportunity to explore products designed around sleep and everyday comfort.

You can experience SleepyCat’s mattress range in-store and compare different options based on their individual preferences. The brand offers mattresses across categories such as memory foam, latex and hybrid constructions, alongside other sleep and home-comfort products.

Bringing the SleepyCat Experience Closer to Customers

The opening of the Gurgaon store is part of SleepyCat’s broader approach to combining its digital presence with physical retail experiences. The Sleep Studios are designed to give customers a hands-on understanding of products before they make a purchase.

From testing mattress firmness to exploring pillows and other sleep accessories, shoppers can take their time understanding what works for them. The in-store experience also gives customers an opportunity to interact with SleepyCat’s team and seek guidance based on their individual requirements.

From One Store to 50

Reaching the 50-store milestone represents a significant phase in SleepyCat’s retail expansion. With its growing network of Sleep Studios, SleepyCat is increasing its physical presence across multiple cities and making it easier for customers to experience its products offline.

The Gurgaon opening adds another location to this expanding network while marking a milestone for the brand’s retail journey. For SleepyCat, the 50th store is not simply another retail location—it represents the continued effort to make mattress shopping more experiential and accessible.

A New Destination for Better Sleep in Gurgaon

With the opening of its 50th Sleep Studio, SleepyCat is bringing its sleep-focused retail experience to more customers in Gurgaon. The new store gives local shoppers a space to explore mattresses in person, understand their options and make a more informed choice about their sleep setup.

As SleepyCat continues to expand its offline footprint across India, the Gurgaon store marks both a new beginning for local customers and an important milestone in the brand’s journey.

Fifty stores later, SleepyCat’s focus remains the same: helping more people discover a more comfortable way to sleep.

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