Mahathir Bayena

California regulators have fined Nexo $500,000 over claims it issued thousands of unlicensed and high-risk crypto loans.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says the company pulled support for a crypto bill to protect consumers and fair competition.

SWIFT has completed a trial using a euro stablecoin to settle tokenised bonds with Societe Generale’s SG-Forge.

Bitcoin whale holdings have turned positive again after a record sell-off, raising hopes of renewed accumulation.

Analysts say Bitcoin could rally further as Federal Reserve policy, ETF demand, and reduced selling pressure align.

Zelira Therapeutics (ASX:ZLD) has secured US$33 million (before costs) through a strategic fundraising with TGC Biotechnology Fund, into its HOPE 1 special purpose vehicle, bringing total equity raised to US$36.6 million.

Juno Minerals (ASX:JNO) has reported progress at its Mount Ida Gold Project following a second field program in mid-December conducted by BMGS from Kalgoorlie.

Vitasora Health (ASX:VHL) has completed its $11 million capital raise, following the full receipt of a $6.8 million cornerstone investment at a placement price of $0.03 per share.

Sonic Healthcare's (ASX:SHL) new CEO, Jim Newcombe, is facing investor pressure to reconsider the company’s US operations as he steps into the shoes of long-serving predecessor Colin Goldschmidt.

Copper producer Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has struck a major deal to acquire the Lady Loretta mining leases, associated exploration permits, and site infrastructure from Glencore AG.