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Oil prices surged in early Monday trading as the military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran moved into a high-intensity phase, threatening the stability of the world's most critical energy transit routes.

Crypto losses from hacks and scams fell to $26.5 million in February, marking the lowest monthly figure since March 2025, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield.

Findi (ASX:FND) has received binding commitments for a $25 million institutional placement to sophisticated and institutional investors.

Resolution Minerals (ASX:RML) has completed its acquisition of the Johnson Creek Tungsten & Antimony Mill.

Cynthia Lummis publicly rebuked former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried after he praised the proposed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, warning that the legislation would impose harsher penalties on him and rejecting any association with his past lobbying efforts.

Crypto hacks and exploits resulted in approximately $37.7 million in losses in February 2026, marking the lowest monthly total since March 2025, according to data from Certik.

The Australian Taxation Office has warned that self-managed superannuation funds will be a major target for compliance action in the coming year.

Capital Markets Authority ordered a two-day suspension of trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market for March 2–3 after Iranian strikes targeted major regional ports and oil tankers.

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC) has secured a regulatory victory following the 10-year renewal of its operating licence for the Lynas Malaysia facility.

Ethereum holder retention has rebounded after falling to its weakest level since 2021, raising fresh hopes of a market shift in 2026.