Bitcoin's blockchain is seeing a surge in data-embedding transactions using OP_RETURN outputs, nearing 700,000, driven by the Runes protocol and updates in Bitcoin Core v30 that greatly increased data limits and allowed multiple OP_RETURN outputs per transaction. This has pushed daily transactions above 800,000, mostly small micro-transactions, causing mempool congestion but keeping fees low due to low-priority status. The trend raises debate over Bitcoin's role as a payment network versus a data storage platform, with proposals like BIP-110 aiming to manage blockspace allocation and transaction prioritization.
Roth Capital has reiterated its Buy rating for Smith Micro Software following the company's announcement of an expanded multi-year agreement with a major U.S. mobile operator. This deal strengthens Smith Micro's long-term partnership and focuses on a...
Vince Holding Corp. reported a strong Q2 with earnings per share of $1.02, far exceeding the $0.27 consensus estimate, marking a 277.78% earnings surprise. Revenue reached $81.79 million, up 11.7% year-over-year and surpassing estimates, driven by st...
BHP, a leading global mining company, received a "Neutral" rating from Citigroup due to ongoing labor disputes and potential legal challenges involving up to 7,000 workers. These issues pose risks to operational stability, despite BHP's strong market...
Uber Technologies' COO Andrew Macdonald bought 70,000 shares worth about $5.31 million, signaling confidence despite recent stock volatility. The company reported a record trailing 12-month free cash flow exceeding $10 billion and secured Spain's fir...
1-800-Flowers.com reported a Q4 EPS of -$0.80, missing analyst expectations and causing a 9.3% stock decline. Quarterly revenue fell 12.9% to $293.12 million due to weaker sales in key segments, including a 13.4% drop in Consumer Floral & Gifts. The ...
