A Gaza resident raised over £55,000 on GoFundMe to support his family but faced issues as the platform cannot pay directly to Gaza, forcing funds through intermediaries who failed to deliver the full amount. This highlights a broader problem in humanitarian crowdfunding caused by banking rules, sanctions, and payment restrictions. Bitcoin-based platforms like Agora and Geyser are developing models that allow recipients to control funds directly, improving trust and accountability while bypassing traditional financial barriers. These innovations aim to empower recipients and ensure aid reaches those in crisis more reliably, despite ongoing challenges in verification and regulation.
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' stock surged 54.43% after its drug avexitide showed positive Phase 3 trial results, cutting hypoglycemic events by 55% in post-bariatric patients. UBS set a $45 price target, implying a 36% upside from current levels. The stoc...
Ondas is expanding its market and technology through acquiring Aran Defense Ltd., enhancing its autonomous and defense systems. The company reported record Q2 revenue of $83.8 million, up 67% from the previous quarter and over 13 times year-over-year...
Xiaomi Corp reported better-than-expected earnings per share of $0.05 and revenue of $16.04 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts. However, the company faces significant margin pressure from rising component costs and weaker consumer demand, causing ...
Mercury Systems, a tech company in aerospace and defense, is expected to report Q2 earnings with EPS of $0.38, a 19.2% drop year-over-year, and revenue of $266.10 million, down 3%. Despite the decline, the company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio...
An analyst from Scotiabank raised the price target for Public Storage (NYSE: PSA) to $346, suggesting a potential 5.75% upside from the current price of $327.18. Institutional investors like Capital Financial Group and Harvest Fund Management have in...
