Good afternoon. My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dualmandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people. Breaking news.The FOMC meeting took place today. Fed Chair Jerome Powell made an interesting announcement shortly after. The news is this.The Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged. Despite elevated uncertainty, the economy is in a solid position. The unemployment rate remains low and the labor market is at or near maximum emp ...

Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase chief policy officer, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the senate passing Stablecoin bill and the Genius Act. ...

Core Insights - Prenetics Global Limited has become the first healthcare company to establish a Bitcoin treasury, completing a $20 million purchase of 187.42 BTC at an average price of $106,712 per Bitcoin [2][17] - The company aims to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings and become one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders in the healthcare sector, inspired by strategies from MicroStrategy and Metaplanet [1][3][8] - Prenetics has appointed Andy Cheung, former COO of OKEx, to its Board of Directors to provide strategic oversight for its Bitcoin treasury initiative [3][5] Financial Strategy - Prenetics has a strengthened balance sheet with over $117 million in total liquidity, including approximately $66 million in cash reserves and a debt-free balance sheet [15] - The Board has approved a majority allocation of its balance sheet to Bitcoin, demonstrating a strong commitment to digital asset adoption [9] - The company is actively discussing partnerships with leading financial institutions to develop a long-term Bitcoin acquisition plan [10] Operational Integration - Prenetics plans to accept cryptocurrency payments across its direct-to-consumer platforms, creating a seamless Bitcoin ecosystem from treasury to operations [11] - The company is implementing sophisticated alpha-generating strategies to maximize returns on its Bitcoin holdings, including yield generation and strategic lending [10] Business Growth - Prenetics has increased its full-year 2025 revenue guidance to $80-100 million, indicating confidence in its core business trajectory [12] - The company has achieved significant growth with over 55,000 customers and a 91% subscription rate across its health brands [14] Leadership and Expertise - The strategic appointment of industry leaders like Andy Cheung and Tracy Hoyos Lopez enhances Prenetics' credibility and operational guidance in the crypto space [5][13] - The company is leveraging the expertise of its advisory team to navigate the complexities of corporate Bitcoin adoption and to architect the future intersection of healthcare and digital assets [7][8]

2025年6月18日，陆家嘴论坛开幕之际，沪港两地签署《沪港国际金融中心协同发展行动方案》，进一 步明确了沪港合作的具体方向，包括金融市场的互联互通、跨境金融服务创新、绿色金融发展、科技金 融合作等，为两地多层次多领域的金融合作注入新的更丰富的内容。根据行动方案，两地将合作推动人 工智能、区块链技术更广泛地应用在资产管理保险以及结算的场景。同时也致力通过金融政策来支持创 科企业的发展。 相关ETF方面，广发恒生港股通科技主题交易型开放式指数证券投资基金（场内简称：港股通科技 ETF；基金代码：159262）正在发售中，募集截止日为6月20日，募集规模上限为30亿元人民币，投资 者可通过广发证券、华泰证券、中信证券等渠道认购。 港股通科技ETF(159262)紧密跟踪恒生港股通科技主题指数，该指数由30家通过港股通交易的香港上市 科技企业组成，聚焦软件服务、半导体等核心科技领域，截至2025年6月17日，该指数成份股总市值已 超10.7万亿港元，约占港股总市值的13%。前十大成份股包括小米集团、阿里巴巴、腾讯控股、快手、 中芯国际等，权重集中度超76%，具有高弹性、高波动的特征，适合投资者布局港股纯科技板块。 ...

New York, NY, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (NASDAQ: MFH), a digital fintech group, today announced a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a global investment management organization managing over $1.53 trillion in assets as of April 30, 2025. This collaboration will integrate Franklin Templeton’s BENJI token and the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) into Mercurity’s expanding platform for tok ...

Vancouver, Canada, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (“Spirit” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on January 30, 2025 it engaged 2686363 Ontario Corporation dba CanaCom Group (the “Service Provider”) firms to design, develop and execute a company awareness program through TheDeepDive.ca blog that will help engage the online investor community into understanding Spirit. The term of the engagement is for a period of 12 months from February 3, 2025 (being t ...

SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd (“Trident” or the “Company,” NASDAQ: TDTH), a leading catalyst for digital transformation in technology optimization services and Web 3.0 activation based in Singapore, today announced an initiative to raise up to $500 million to establish one of the world’s first large-scale corporate XRP Treasuries and appoints Chaince Securities LLC as the strategic advisor. This strategic move positions Trident at the forefront of integrating ...

Suneet Wadhwa, ex Ripple Head of Investments, joins Board of Advisors David Mansfield, ex VinFast CFO, has joined as group CFO Keith Loose, ex Block.one blockchain and tech infrastructure leader, has joined as group CTO LONDON, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (NASDAQ: VVPR, “VivoPower” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce key executive leadership appointments, namely David Mansfield as Chief Financial Officer and Keith Loose as Chief Technology Officer. In addition, Sune ...

This talk examines the transformative potential for Decentralized Finance (DeFI)—a financial system built on blockchain technology that eliminates traditional intermediaries in financial transactions. It explores on how this technology could transform the world of finance or instead cause more conflicts. The speaker will highlight the innovative solutions that DeFi offers, yet also addressing the challenges it faces. This examination provides the audience insights on the potential of DeFi and whether it cou ...

LAS VEGAS, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetblack Corporation (OTC: JTBK), a publicly traded leader in innovation, is pleased to announce the launch of its proprietary crypto coin on June 23, 2025. This strategic initiative reflects Jetblack Corp.’s commitment to advancing blockchain technology and engaging its global community through a project rooted in innovation, creativity, and shared value. The meme coin is designed to leverage the growing influence of decentralization and meme culture, offering a ...