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Oculis (NASDAQ:OCS) announced that the first patient has been treated in PIONEER-1, a registrational trial evaluating Privosegtor for acute optic neuritis in patients with and without multiple sclerosis.
Abraxas Capital opened a $100.06 million short position on Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) through Hyperliquid, according to Lookonchain.
The National Reconstruction Fund has committed $120 million in debt financing to Built Living, a joint venture backed by Wesfarmers (ASX:WES).
Ledger has patched a vulnerability in its Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) app’s clear-signing process, according to BitcoinWorld.
Ventia Services Group (ASX:VNT) delivered a 7.4% increase in underlying net profit after tax and amortisation to $128.2 million.
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI) reported a 21% increase in ownership-adjusted assets under management to US$34 billion.
Liberty Financial Group (ASX:LFG) reported an 8% increase in statutory net profit after tax to $143.8 million for FY26.
Zcash (CRYPTO:ZEC) surged nearly 38% to above $814 on 22 August, surpassing its January 2018 peak.
The global crypto market added about $500 billion in one week, lifting total market capitalisation to $2.74 trillion.
Regal Partners (ASX:RPL) reported a normalised net profit after tax of $93.3 million for the first of 2026.
