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Privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash rose about 7% in the past day, outperforming Bitcoin after a key development team announced a $25 million funding round.

Swiss crypto bank Amina has joined the EU-regulated blockchain securities platform 21X as its first regulated banking participant, linking traditional financial institutions with a tokenised capital markets infrastructure.

The Bitcoin network has produced its 20 millionth coin, leaving just one million BTC remaining before the digital asset reaches its fixed supply cap of 21 million.

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva warned of a "new normal" for the global economy, urging policymakers to prepare for "unthinkable" shocks as Middle East conflict threatens markets and inflation.

Genius Group (NYSE:GNS), an education technology company focused on entrepreneurial education and business incubation, on Monday reported audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, alongside a business update highlighting its reorganization and improving operational trajectory.

Spruce Biosciences (NASDAQ:SPRB) reported a significant reduction in annual operating expenses for 2025 on Monday, as the company successfully transitioned its clinical focus toward its enzyme replacement therapy for rare neurological disorders.

Lycopodium (ASX:LYL) has been awarded the engineering, supply, and labour hire contract for the development of the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia.

GreenTech Metals (ASX:GRE) has completed its latest exploration drill program at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project.

RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF) announced a boost in its international sales activity as it prepares for the 2026 growing season.

Skyrocketing fuel prices, ignited by escalating conflict in the Middle East, are casting a long shadow over Australia's economic recovery.