Heidi Cuthbert

Franklin Templeton said blockchain technology could become an important foundation for agentic artificial intelligence by enabling autonomous software agents to transact securely.

Mammoth Minerals (ASX:M79) has commenced a maiden reverse circulation drilling programme at its Blue Dick prospect.

Vantage Metals (ASX:VAN) has commenced a 5,000m to 10,000m diamond drilling campaign at its Kalahari Copper Project.

Cobre (ASX:CBE) signed a collaboration with Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) to test copper recovery across its 205 million tonne target.

Everest Metals (ASX:EMC) has commenced a 2,000-metre reverse circulation drilling programme at its Mt Dimer Project.

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) has permanently appointed acting CEO Ana Pedersen to the roles of managing director and group CEO.

Robinhood announced new cryptocurrency trading options, including support for Polkadot (CRYPTO:DOT) and several other digital assets.

Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) reported a 36% increase in group funds under management to $46.4 billion for FY26.

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said some crypto vaults and on-chain lending products may be regulated under US securities laws.

Bayan Mining and Minerals (ASX:BMM) executed an agreement to divest its Bayan Springs North asset to Sun Silver (ASX:SS1).