Heidi Cuthbert

Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era by 2026

Crypto exchange-traded products could surge in 2026, with analysts predicting more than 100 new launches after US regulators streamlined approval rules, expanding investor choice across spot, index and altcoin-linked funds.

Anatara Lifesciences (ASX:ANR), a developer of evidence-based health products, has provided an update on its Anti-Obesity Project.

Elsight (ASX:ELS) has secured a US$21.2 million contract from a European OEM for deliveries between January and April 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals (ASX: ILA) has secured a master service agreement with Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

Macmahon's (ASX:MAH) wholly owned subsidiary, Decmil, has been awarded $51 million by Tilt Renewables for works on the 108MW Waddi Windfarm in Western Australia's mid-west.

Lincoln Minerals (ASX:LML) has entered into a collaboration agreement with SCN Canada to explore the use of graphite from its Kookaburra Graphite Project.

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) provided an investor update for the first half of FY26, reflecting weaker-than-expected market conditions in the US and China.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a projected $36.8 billion budget deficit for 2025–26 in the mid-year economic and financial outlook.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) fell below $87,000 on Monday after sell orders intensified shortly after Wall Street opened, accelerating a sharp intraday decline.

Market data showed BTC dropping to around $86,625, extending a period of choppy and uneven trading seen over recent sessions.

President Donald Trump said he is open to exploring a pardon for Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez as the case draws renewed attention from the crypto industry.

Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump acknowledged awareness of the case and indicated he would review the request.

“I’ve heard about it, I’ll look at it,” Trump said.