Independent advisor appointed to assess feasibility and strategic benefit of a partial cryptocurrency-based treasury reserveInitiative aims to diversify capital positioning while retaining focus on IP-driven pharmaceutical development NAPLES, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“Conduit” or the “Company”) today announced that it has engaged a third-party consultant to evaluate and advise on the potential adoption of a part cryptoc ...

Core Viewpoint - The company is rebranding to Hyperion DeFi, Inc. and will begin trading under the ticker symbol "HYPD" on Nasdaq effective July 3, 2025, reflecting its focus on a cryptocurrency treasury reserve strategy centered around the HYPE token [2][3][4]. Company Overview - Hyperion DeFi, Inc. is the first publicly listed U.S. company to build a strategic treasury of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid protocol [2][6]. - The company aims to provide shareholders with simplified access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, which is recognized as one of the fastest-growing and highest revenue-generating blockchains globally [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The name change signifies a new vision for the company, emphasizing its potential to become the largest holder of the HYPE token and a leader in cryptocurrency-based treasury assets [4]. - The company has launched the Kinetiq x Hyperion validator, which is now live, and has begun staking its HYPE holdings to generate yield [4][6]. Product Development - Hyperion DeFi is also developing the Optejet User Filled Device (UFD), designed for various topical ophthalmic liquids, which aims to improve treatment compliance and outcomes for patients with chronic eye diseases [7].