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Jon Cuthbert

Jon Cuthbert

GrafaFounder & COO

Jon is a former international magazine editor with a strong background in business publications (print and digital) in the Middle East and Australia.

Articles by Jon Cuthbert

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Health

Bicycle Therapeutics secures 400-tonne reprocessed uranium supply in 15-year NDA deal

Bicycle Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BCYC), developer of a novel class of bicyclic peptide-based medicines, has secured a 15-year contract with the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority granting access to up to 400 tonnes of reprocessed uranium (RepU)—a resource the company says will underpin long-term production of lead-212 (212Pb) for its emerging cancer radioconjugate programs.

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VEON’s Beeline achieves Central Asia’s first Starlink direct-to-cell connection

VEON’s Beeline Kazakhstan successfully completed Central Asia’s first Starlink Direct to Cell voice call, SMS, and WhatsApp message using standard 4G smartphones. The milestone trial demonstrates the service’s potential to close major connectivity gaps in the region. Beeline plans to launch satellite-enabled SMS services in 2026.

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Cryptocurrency

TRM Labs flags necessity-driven crypto adoption in Venezuela

TRM Labs has reported that cryptocurrency usage in Venezuela is largely organic, with stablecoins playing a central role as citizens navigate economic instability and limited access to global payment systems.

The blockchain analytics firm said adoption is primarily driven by everyday financial needs rather than speculation or illicit activity, despite the country’s complex compliance environment.

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