Brie Carter

Ten European financial institutions have launched Regulated Layer One (RL1), a blockchain network built for regulated financial markets.

InvestSmart Group (ASX:INV) reported a total operating income of $9.8 million for the financial year ended June 30.

BMC Minerals (ASX:BMC) released its latest quarterly activities report outlining progress on permitting, financing and development planning for the Kudz Ze Kayah polymetallic project in Yukon, which it says is key to its future copper and zinc production profile.

Navi Medical Technologies has closed a A$6.8 million capital raise to support commercialisation of its Neonav ECG‑guided paediatric vascular access technology in the United States following FDA 510(k) clearance and early clinical evaluations.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) said it closed FY26 with guidance achieved or exceeded across all business segments, reporting record annual volumes of 341Mt for Mining Services, 29.5Mt of iron ore and 559k dmt of lithium spodumene concentrate (SC6 equivalent).

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) could benefit if the US Federal Reserve adopts a more dovish tone after its latest policy meeting, according to market analysts.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is tightening oversight of banks' cryptoasset exposures ahead of new Basel banking rules.

Liontown (ASX:LTR) booked A$137 million of net cash flow in the June quarter, taking its cash balance to A$561 million as spodumene production and sales at Kathleen Valley supported strong operating cash generation.

Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC) has activated the Ironwood network upgrade, adding new features aimed at improving privacy and expanding blockchain compatibility.

Apple is facing a lawsuit after three users alleged they lost a combined $1.8 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) through a fake Sparrow Wallet app downloaded from the App Store.