US forces launched strikes on Iranian military targets in early May following drone and missile attacks on US Navy ships near the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation disrupted a recent ceasefire and caused global market instability, pushing Bitcoin below $80,000 and triggering $300 million in crypto liquidations. Iran has been using cryptocurrency to collect transit fees in the Strait, circumventing sanctions, leading to US sanctions on Iran-linked crypto wallets. Increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto exchanges could raise compliance costs, impacting smaller platforms and DeFi protocols.
Sagimet Biosciences announced its management will participate in the Leerink Partners Therapeutics Forum on July 15, 2026, to engage with investors. The company also granted 34,300 stock options to two newly hired employees as an inducement under Nas...
In 2025, AI-related companies raised at least $200 billion in debt to finance data center buildouts, marking one of the largest tech sector financing efforts ever. Financial expert Jim Rickards highlights that much of this debt is held through comple...
Celtic Lux Holdings, formerly Alvogen Lux Holdings, purchased 10,133,333 shares of Alvotech at $3.75 per share on June 16, 2026. This transaction was reported to the Luxembourg financial regulator, CSSF, indicating significant insider activity. The p...
FTI Consulting appointed Jerome Nyssen as Senior Managing Director in its Risk Advisory practice in Australia to enhance AI-driven risk, compliance, and governance services. Nyssen brings 25 years of experience across financial services and technolog...
Over $122 million in long liquidations hit crypto markets in the last 24 hours, mainly affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling a risk reset as traders unwound leveraged bullish bets. Despite this, Bitcoin held steady and gained 0.40%, increasing it...
