Heidi Cuthbert

Solana has captured 49.7% of x402 protocol transaction share, as competition intensifies among blockchains seeking dominance in emerging onchain micropayment infrastructure.

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) reported a challenging first half for the 2026 fiscal year, with statutory net profit after tax plummeting 34.9% to US$43.7 million.

Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) announced a transformative move to secure its financial future through the binding acquisition of the Lady Loretta mining assets from Glencore.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) announced a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Magnetic Resources (ASX:MAU) via a scheme of arrangement.

FinTech firm Identitii (ASX:ID8) announced a decisive strategic shift, confirming plans to sunset its legacy Overlay+ platform.

Forrestania Resources (ASX:FRS) announced the strategic acquisition of MacPhersons Reward from Beacon Mining (ASX:BCN).

New Hope Group (ASX:NHC) posted an underlying EBITDA of $106.9 million for the three months ended Jan. 31.

Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has submitted a non-binding offer of approximately $47 million to acquire the remaining 24.98% stake in King Country Energy from the King Country Trust.

Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) has appointed Dorothea “Dori” Henderson as Chief Information Technology Officer, effective February 23, 2026.

Bitcoin has fallen 22.3% since the start of the year to around $68,000, putting it on course for its worst first quarter performance since the 2018 bear market.