USDATA sells industrial automation software (FactoryLink) and consulting, helping factories control machines and processes—like a mission-control dashboard for manufacturing floors.
Revenue is tiny (USD 0.01B annually) with 100% gross margin, but net margins are deeply negative (-68.74% TTM), meaning every sale loses money—no recurring revenue stream visible.
FactoryLink's niche industrial software has some switching costs, but tiny revenue and losses suggest no durable edge; competitors like Rockwell Automation and Siemens offer broader platforms.
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Expands USDC custody and regulatory reach
Following 500M mint on Jul 17, today's 250M adds to ongoing Solana liquidity buildup ahead of Genius Act launch
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USDC supply and liquidity continue shifting toward Solana and Hyperliquid
Multiple sources confirm USDC supply on HyperEVM exceeds $5B, Coinbase becomes official treasury deployer distributing 90% yield
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