Heidi Cuthbert

Taiwan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, creating its first dedicated cryptocurrency law, requiring all virtual asset service providers to obtain licences and appointing the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as the sector's sole regulator.

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) signed an agreement with US$21 billion company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) to access its quantum cloud platform.

Nasdaq selected Pyth to distribute its TotalView market data feed to blockchain applications, digital asset exchanges and other software platforms through Pyth's onchain marketplace.

ACCC blockedColes (ASX:COL) from acquiring a new 2,800sqm supermarket and liquor store site in Kalgoorlie.

WA Gold (ASX:WAU) has commenced a 46-hole aircore drilling programme covering 3,680m at its Bullabulling Project.

Public Citizen reported that cryptocurrency companies have contributed US$189 million to the 2026 US election cycle, representing about 37% of all corporate political contributions recorded so far.

Comms Group (ASX:CCG) executed an agreement to sell its IT managed services division, OnPlatinum, to Thinkex Holdings.

Brand Engagement Network (NASDAQ:BNAI) completed its acquisition of Cataneo on June 30, 2026, adding a profitable enterprise software business with recurring revenue.

ADC Therapeutics (NYSE:ADCT) said it has completed enrollment in the LOTIS-7 Phase 1b clinical trial evaluating ZYNLONTA in combination with glofitamab for patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Flash Sports & Media Holdings (NASDAQ:FLZH) signed a confidential, non-binding letter of intent to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Dubai-based hospitality group Nooa.