Heidi Cuthbert

Russia's Finance Ministry said USD Coin will be added to the country's approved cryptocurrency list alongside Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and Tether.

Spero Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SPRO) and GSK (NYSE:GSK) announced on June 17, 2026, that the FDA has granted approval for Utebzi, an oral antibiotic designed for adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs).

Australian trade unions announced on June 17 an agreement to end strike action at the onshore and offshore Ichthys LNG facilities.

Norwood Systems (ASX:NOR) executed an agreement for a $285,000 paid platform pilot with a major United Kingdom telecommunications provider.

Federal authorities said they disrupted an alleged plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.

IREN has completed the acquisition of Spanish data centre developer Nostrum Group, adding approximately 490 megawatts of secured grid-connected power capacity.

Defend American Jobs, a cryptocurrency industry-backed political action committee affiliated with Fairshake, reported spending more than US$12.1 million.

Growthpoint Properties Australia (ASX:GOZ) secured 54,721sqm in office leasing transactions and agrees terms for 27,602sqm more in FY26.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has finalised a maximum 12-year term limit for board directors to boost governance.

Innoviva (NASDAQ:INVA) partnered with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE:RDY) to commercialize antibiotic XACDURO across four international territories.