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Bitwise, a renowned crypto investment firm and one of XRP's biggest ETF issuers, has made an unexpected move that has sparked concerns across the XRP community.
NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiNK Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INKT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering allogeneic invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapies to treat cancer and immune disorders, today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 AM ET that morning to review financial results and provide a corporate update focused on the clinical advancement of agenT-797, MiNK's off-the-shelf allogeneic iNKT cell therapy, in acute lung injury.
Gold price rally faces a payrolls test after Hormuz talk weakens the energy inflation trade and pushes rate-hike odds to 55%.
bitcoin developers have used AI tools to find almost 5,000 security vulnerabilities across almost 400 projects in just 24 hours
The Coldcard hack highlights the vulnerability of self-custody, prompting a shift towards perceived safer investment vehicles like Bitcoin ETFs. ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF sees $620M inflows after Coldcard hack rattles self-custody community.
The deal still faces substantial legal challenges in the U.S., where state attorneys general have sued to block the purchase.
Online secondhand marketplace ThredUp is adjusting its marketing tactics while navigating a “K-shaped” economy. The company reported quarterly earnings Wednesday (Aug. 5) showing revenues of $90.8 million, up 17% from the same quarter last year.
Cipher sold 1,619 BTC at a $47.7 million realized loss in the first half, while its new rent ramp remains undisclosed.
Initial agreement contemplates the purchase of up to 128 NVIDIA HGX B300 AI systems with an estimated aggregate hardware value of approximately $77 million based on current market pricing, subject to future purchase orders and customary conditions
Plume's involvement in DTCC's group could accelerate the integration of blockchain in traditional finance, enhancing efficiency and transparency. Plume joins DTCC digital assets working group as tokenization push gains momentum.
Albemarle Corporation delivered strong Q2 2026 results, beating revenue and EPS estimates and raising guidance in its Specialties division. ALB generated $638M in free cash flow, reduced capital expenditures by 15%, and improved its balance sheet with significant debt repayment. Lithium demand is set to multiply, driven by both electric vehicles and surging energy storage needs, supporting ALB's long-term growth outlook.
Prediction markets have become a real-time barometer for corporate distress, layering crowd-sourced probability on top of balance sheets that already tell the story.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: 200-day SMA holds as downside risks linger
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) today announced that Freshservice, its AI-powered unified service operations platform, has achieved FedRAMP® ‘In-Process' status for Class C (Moderate) certification, signaling significant progress toward full authorization for U.S. federal government agencies. This designation marks a key milestone in Freshworks' plan to deliver modern service management software to federal agencies, and Freshservice is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. Freshworks has engaged Coalfire, a leading provider of FedRAMP compliance assessments, to guide the authorization process.
DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. ("NREF" or the "Company") (NYSE: NREF) today reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. NREF reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $5.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share1, for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
