Appointment Strengthens Leadership Team as Chaince Digital Accelerates Institutional Digital Asset Infrastructure and Tokenization StrategyNew York, NY, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaince Digital Holdings Inc. (“Chaince Digital” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CD) (formerly Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.), a digital asset infrastructure and financial services platform bridging traditional capital markets with blockchain technology, today announced the appointment of Peter Yang as Head of Digital Assets. ...

TradFi-DeFi Convergence Accelerates as Real-World Asset Tokenization Gains Institutional Momentum Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation I-ON Digital, Instruxi and RAAC partnership illustrates emerging infrastructure linking gold-backed assets, stablecoins, and on-chain liquidity markets Bridging these systems has remained a central challenge until the recent rise of tokenized RWAs, which allow tangible assets to be represented, financed, and deployed on-chain. Market participants increasingly view RWA ...

Australia’s central bank is moving toward building the legal and market infrastructure needed for tokenized asset markets, as regulators begin coordinating on rules that could allow the products to trade at scale within the financial system. In a speech on Tuesday, Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Brad Jones said the question was no longer whether tokenization had a future in Australia’s financial system, but how it would be implemented, following the conclusion of the bank’s Project Acacia res ...

XRP’s price (XRP-USD) jumped 2.8% today as total investment in U.S. spot XRP ETFs reached a new milestone of $1.44 billion. This steady flow of capital comes at a critical moment, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) facing a final decision deadline this Friday, March 27, for several major fund applications. Retail Buyers Drive Consistent Capital Inflows While large whale investors have remained quiet, retail traders are actively supporting the new funds. Bitwise, Canary Capital, and 21Shares ...

CHICAGO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPDN) (“IPDN” or the “Company”), a technology holding company focused on the application of AI technologies and AI-powered solutions, today announced a significant strategic milestone with the successful establishment of its wholly owned Japanese subsidiary, Colorful Japan Co., Ltd. (“Colorful Japan”). The new entity will serve as IPDN’s core operational and investment platform in Asia, spearheading the Company’s expan ...

Following $134 million investment from R01 Fund LP, Framework Ventures, Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., and Sky Frontier Foundation, Stablecoin Development Corporation has acquired 2.06 billion SKY tokens Key Highlights: Corporate name change from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Stablecoin Development Corporation; ticker symbol change from NBY to SDEV on the NYSE American, expected to be effective on Friday, April 3, 2026Approximately 2.06 billion SKY tokens held as of March 16, 2026, representing approx ...

March 2026 Investor Day 2026 $74,743.22 1.0 BTC Important notice Unless the context otherwise provides, "we," "us," "our," "Bakkt" and like terms refer to Bakkt Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation and accompanying remarks contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by word ...

Core Viewpoint - Strategy has made a significant bitcoin purchase totaling $2.845 billion in the past two weeks, which may be contributing to a rebound in bitcoin prices and MSTR stock performance [1][2]. Group 1: Bitcoin Purchases - Strategy acquired 22,337 bitcoin for $1.57 billion at an average price of $70,194 per coin, increasing its total holdings to 761,068 bitcoin valued at $56.2 billion [2]. - The company’s aggressive accumulation of bitcoin raises questions about its future purchasing pace and the potential for MSTR stock to reclaim its 50-day moving average [2]. Group 2: Stock Performance and Technical Analysis - MSTR stock is currently testing its 50-day moving average, a level it has failed to maintain three times since reaching a 52-week high of 457.22 on July 16 [3][5]. - The stock has previously experienced significant declines after failing to hold above the 50-day line, with notable drops to 292.36 on September 25 and 149.75 on January 2 [5][6]. Group 3: Financial Strategy and Stock Issuance - Strategy's buying power has been bolstered by the recovery of its preferred stock, STRC, which trades at par value, allowing for continued bitcoin purchases without issuing more STRC when it trades below 100 [8][12]. - The company’s enterprise value is currently about 20% higher than its bitcoin holdings, which is crucial for using common stock to finance bitcoin acquisitions [9][10]. Group 4: Bitcoin Per Share Metrics - Despite a 20% premium to its bitcoin holdings, new bitcoin purchases using MSTR stock have resulted in flat bitcoin per share growth, with a recent increase in share count by 2.83 million shares [11]. - Bitcoin per share rose by 2.2% last week due to the issuance of $1.18 billion in STRC preferred stock, although the trading price of STRC is close to the threshold that limits further stock issuance [12].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $116 million, down from $136.8 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to new state regulations and compliance standards [9][10] - Full year revenue increased by 7% to $615 million, driven by kiosk expansion and growth in median transaction size [10] - Gross profit for Q4 2025 was $15.3 million, compared to $23.5 million in Q4 2024, with a gross margin of 13.2% [10][11] - GAAP net loss for Q4 2025 was $24.9 million, compared to a net income of $5.4 million in Q4 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $1.6 million, down from $13 million in the prior year, while full year adjusted EBITDA increased by 42% to $56.4 million [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of installed kiosks at the end of 2025 was 9,721, up 15% from the end of 2024 [10] - Median transaction size grew to $400, an increase of 43% from the end of 2024 [10] - The company completed the transition of assets from National Bitcoin ATM, adding over 500 kiosks to its network [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q4 with approximately 9,700 active machines, reflecting both organic growth and targeted acquisitions [4] - The company expects continued regulatory activity at the state level in 2026, which may introduce additional transaction limits [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying beyond Bitcoin ATMs by leveraging its payment infrastructure and compliance capabilities, with recent acquisitions including a peer-to-peer social betting platform and a business advance platform [8] - The company aims to adapt to regulatory changes while focusing on cost containment and fleet optimization [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a challenging year in 2026 for the core Bitcoin ATM business, expecting revenue to decline by 30%-40% year-over-year due to regulatory changes [15] - By the end of 2026, management expects 80%-90% of states to have established their regulatory stance [25] Other Important Information - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $76.6 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $31.0 million at the end of 2024 [13] - The company completed a $15 million registered direct offering of its Class A common stock during Q4 [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you unpack the 2026 revenue guidance and underlying kiosk growth assumptions? - Management indicated that revenue decline is uncertain due to potential regulatory changes, with kiosk numbers likely remaining flat or slightly down [18] Question: How will new Bitcoin ATM regulations affect the M&A landscape? - Management stated that they may be opportunistic in M&A depending on how competitors react to regulatory changes, but they are not actively seeking acquisitions [21] Question: What is the regulatory landscape expected to look like by the end of 2026? - Management believes that by the end of 2026, 80%-90% of states will have made initial regulatory decisions [25] Question: How do current regulations affect international market ambitions? - Management confirmed ongoing efforts in international expansion, with hopes for successful launches in new countries despite varying regulatory environments [26]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $116 million, down from $136.8 million in Q4 2024, primarily due to new state regulations and enhanced compliance standards [9] - Full year revenue increased by 7% to $615 million, driven by kiosk expansion and growth in median transaction size [9] - Gross profit for Q4 2025 was $15.3 million, compared to $23.5 million in Q4 2024, with a gross margin of 13.2% [10] - GAAP net loss for Q4 2025 was $24.9 million, compared to a net income of $5.4 million in Q4 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $1.6 million, down from $13 million in the prior year, while full year adjusted EBITDA increased by 42% to $56.4 million [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of installed kiosks at the end of 2025 was 9,721, up 15% from the end of 2024 [10] - Median transaction size grew to $400, up 43% from the end of 2024 [10] - The company completed the transition of assets from National Bitcoin ATM, adding over 500 kiosks to its network [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q4 with approximately 9,700 active machines, reflecting both organic growth and targeted acquisitions [4] - The company expects continued regulatory activity at the state level in 2026, which may introduce additional transaction limits [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying beyond Bitcoin ATMs by leveraging existing payment infrastructure and compliance capabilities [8] - Recent acquisitions include Kutt, a peer-to-peer social betting platform, and the launch of ReadyBucks, a standalone business advance platform [8] - The company aims to adapt to regulatory changes while focusing on cost containment and fleet optimization [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a challenging year in 2026 for the core Bitcoin ATM business, expecting revenue to decline by 30%-40% year-over-year [15] - The company believes that regulatory measures will ultimately raise industry standards and reinforce compliance advantages [6] Other Important Information - Cash, cash equivalents, and cryptocurrencies increased to $76.6 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $31.0 million at the end of 2024 [12] - Debt at the end of Q4 2025 was $62.5 million, up from $60.9 million at the end of 2024 [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you unpack the 2026 revenue guidance and underlying kiosk growth assumptions? - Management indicated that the revenue decline is uncertain due to potential regulatory changes, with kiosk numbers likely remaining flat or slightly down [18] Question: How will new Bitcoin ATM regulations affect the M&A landscape? - Management stated that they may be opportunistic in M&A depending on how competitors react to regulatory changes, but are not actively seeking acquisitions [20] Question: What is the expected regulatory landscape by the end of 2026? - Management believes that 80%-90% of states will have established their regulatory stance by the end of 2026, with less activity expected in 2027 [25] Question: How do regulatory actions in the U.S. affect international market ambitions? - Management noted that international markets do not currently exhibit the same regulatory issues as the U.S. and they are still pursuing expansion in two additional countries [26]