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VILNIUS, Lithuania, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, is excited to announce the launch of its Spot Trading Fiesta, a campaign celebrating the altcoin season to come. This highly anticipated campaign allows crypto enthusiasts to earn rewards through social media giveaways, deposit rewards, and trading prizes. The Spot Trading Fiesta will feature one popular altcoin each week, offering users a chance to dive deeper into altcoin trading while ...

24 January 2025 Šiaulių Bankas AB (the Bank) has completed its own share buy-back programme on the regulated market, which was carried out from 4 November 2024. During this period, the Bank acquired 5,092,863 treasury shares, i.e. 74 % of the maximum number of shares within the limit set at the time of the programme's expiry, for a total amount of EUR 4,345,207.01 million, at an average price of EUR 0.853 per share. "We are the first bank in the Baltic market to implement an open market buy-back programme ...

Leadership and Funding - Dr Heather Preston appointed as new Non-Executive Chair, bringing over 30 years of experience in healthcare and biotechnology [1][2] - Harness Therapeutics secures further funding from Ono Ventures Investment, Takeda Ventures, SV Health Investors' Dementia Discovery Fund, and Epidarex Capital [1] - Dr Preston's appointment enhances the leadership team, following the recent addition of Dr Paulo Fontoura, former head of Neuroscience Development at Roche [2] Technology and Pipeline - Harness' technology enables controlled upregulation of target protein levels, addressing disease pathology at the source [3] - Lead programme targets FAN1 nuclease in Huntington's Disease, aiming to slow disease onset and progression [4] - Preclinical studies show FAN1 upregulation using novel antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), with CTA/IND enabling studies planned for 2025 and Phase I/II trials for 2026 [5] - Second programme targets nuclear import receptors for ALS and Alzheimer's Disease, with a third programme for Parkinson's Disease planned for H1 2025 [6] Scientific Progress and Industry Recognition - Harness' approach builds on recent research published in Nature Medicine and Cell, demonstrating the link between somatic DNA-repeat expansion and disease progression [4][8] - The company's unique platform and first-mover advantage in modulating complex biological targets are recognized by investors [9] Company Overview - Harness Therapeutics focuses on unlocking undruggable targets in neurodegenerative diseases through controlled protein upregulation [11] - The company's pipeline includes programmes for Huntington's Disease, ALS, Alzheimer's Disease, and Parkinson's Disease [12] - Supported by a world-class team and leading life science investors, including Takeda Ventures, SV Health Investors' Dementia Discovery Fund, Epidarex Capital, and Ono Ventures Investment [13]

Industry Overview - The mobile messaging market has undergone significant transformation over the last two years, including rising levels of fraud over SMS networks and the addition of iOS devices in the rich communications services (RCS) market [3] - The Future Leaders Index identifies vendors with potential to challenge dominant players in both established and emerging markets through investment, innovation, marketing, and product strength [1] Key Players - The top three future leaders in the Mobile Messaging category are Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow [4] - Future leading players like Sendbird and Front are competing by developing vertical-specific messaging solutions for industries such as healthcare, retail, and logistics [3] Market Trends - Supporting multiple messaging channels and implementing conversational AI is no longer sufficient to attract new clients, especially smaller enterprises [5] - Customised management tools for rich media will position future leaders to capitalise on a market set for substantial disruption in 2025 [5] Research Insights - The Future Leaders Index 100 Telecoms 2025 report covers 100 telecoms companies across five markets: AI in Networks, Mobile Messaging, Network Security, Quantum Services, and Satellite Services [7] - The report includes a 'Future Leaders Index' for each sector with individual company assessments and an examination of future market opportunities [5]

EDF announces successful tap offerings on outstanding bond issues for a total of €480 million and £100 million On 24 January 2025: EDF (BBB positive S&P / Baa1 stable Moody’s / BBB+ negative Fitch) successfully priced tap offerings for a total of €480 million and £100 million on 4 outstanding bond issues (the “Bonds”): Tap offering of €250 million on the green bonds issued on 5 December 2023 to finance the extension of the life of nuclear reactors in France, with an initial maturity of 3.5 years and a fixed ...

This announcement contains information on transactions of the acquisition of own shares of AB Šiaulių bankas (the Bank) carried during the period specified below under the Bank's own share buy-back programme announced on 31 October 2024. The period during which the acquisition of the Bank's own shares under the programme was carried out – 04.11.2024 – 24.01.2025. Period covered by this periodic report – 20.01.2025 – 24.01.2025. Other information: Transaction overview Date Total number of shares purch ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SAGA Metals Corp. ("SAGA" or the "Company") (TSXV: SAGA) (OTCQB: SAGMF) (FSE: 20H), a North American exploration company focused on critical mineral discovery, is pleased to announce the final in-province preparations for the Company’s maiden drill programs at the Double Mer Uranium and Radar Ti-V projects in Labrador, Canada. Final Preparations at Double Mer Uranium Project in Labrador, Canada: On January 19, SAGA’s exploration team including M ...

RENO, NV, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winvest Group Limited (OTC: WNLV), an innovative leader in the entertainment and investment industry, has officially entered the blockchain financing space and is aggressively optimizing and upgrading the future of contents, film, gaming, and social interactions in a unique, yet in-demand way. This strategic move reflects the company's mission to integrate advanced technologies into its core business, creating a decentralized ecosystem that bridges the gap between ...

NextGen expands into the cryptocurrency market, acquiring approximately 10,000 Solana coins (SOL)– NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES – Fredericton, New Brunswick, Jan. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. (CSE:NXT) (FSE:Z12) (“NextGen” or the “Company”), a publicly traded company listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), is pleased to announce its strategic entry into the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency sector. NextGen has ente ...