Isaac Francis

A new report from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic alleges that five crypto exchanges with operational or financial ties to Russia are helping sanctioned entities move funds across borders beyond traditional banking scrutiny.

Haseeb Qureshi, general partner at Dragonfly Capital, says crypto infrastructure will ultimately be mass adopted by machines rather than humans because the technology does not align with human behaviour.

Singapore-based crypto miner Bitdeer has sold 943.1 bitcoin, fully liquidating its corporate treasury as of 20 February as it pivots towards infrastructure expansion and AI-driven growth.

Reece (ASX:REH) recorded a downturn in profitability for the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, despite a modest lift in top-line revenue.

AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) announced on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its BTK inhibitor, Calquence (acalabrutinib), in combination with venetoclax as the first all-oral, fixed-duration treatment for adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

The South Australian government has awarded $5 million in grants to Vintage Energy (ASX:VEN) for its Southern Flank gas projects.

Austal (ASX:ASB) has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $4 billion by the Commonwealth Department of Defence.

Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) delivered results for H1 FY26, headlined by a US$185.5 million profit after tax and doubled dividend.

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ:CCOI), the Washington-based internet service provider, reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Friday, showcasing a business in the midst of a high-stakes transition.

Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ:LAMR), the Baton Rouge-based leader in outdoor signage, reported fourth-quarter results on Friday that showcased a massive swing in profitability and robust free cash flow.