investingLive Americas market news wrap: Market loses faith that an Iran solution is near

<ul><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/the-pentagon-is-moving-additional-warships-to-the-middle-east-20260313/">The Pentagon is moving additional warships to the Middle East</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/trump-says-war-will-end-when-he-feels-it-in-my-bones-20260313/">Trump says war will end when he feels it "in my bones"</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/us-gdp-for-q4-2nd-revision-07-vs-14-estimate-and-prior-20260313/">US GDP for Q4 (2nd revision) 0.7% vs 1.4% estimate and prior</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/us-pce-inflation-28-yy-vs-29-expected-20260313/">US PCE inflation +2.8% y/y vs +2.9% expected</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/jolts-job-openings-for-january-6946m-vs-6700m-estimate-20260313/">JOLTs job openings for January 6.946M vs 6.700M estimate</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/university-of-michigan-sentiment-preliminary-for-march-555-versus-550-estimate-20260313/">University of Michigan sentiment (preliminary) for March 55.5 versus 55.0 estimate</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/canada-february-employment-change-839k-vs-10k-expected-20260313/">Canada February employment change -83.9K vs +10K expected</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/centralbank/federal-judge-quashes-subpoenas-sent-to-fed-and-chairman-jerome-powell-20260313/">Federal Judge quashes subpoenas sent to Fed and Chairman Jerome Powell</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/trump-approval-slips-to-44-markets-should-be-watching-the-midterm-risk-20260313/">Trump approval slips to 44% — markets should be watching the midterm risk</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/bad-news-for-housing-the-average-radon-30-year-fixed-mortgage-rises-to-641-20260313/">Bad news for housing. The average rate on 30 year fixed mortgage rises to 6.41%.</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/centralbank/barclays-pushes-back-expectations-for-fed-rate-cuts-20260313/">Barclays pushes back expectations for Fed rate cuts</a></li><li><a href="https://investinglive.com/news/the-us-and-cuba-are-talking-20260313/">The US and Cuba are talking</a></li></ul><p>Markets:</p><ul><li>WTI crude oil up $2.23 to $97.96</li><li>Gold down $53 to $5025</li><li>US 10-year yields flat at 4.28%</li><li>S&P 500 down 48 points to 6625</li><li>Bitcoin up 1.3%</li><li>USD leads, NZD lags</li></ul><p>There was some sense of the war doves throwing in the towel today, at least in the short term. News that the US was sending over a Marine Expeditionary Unit that won't arrive for 12-16 days stretches the timeline to the end of the month and the full 4-5 weeks Trump touted, at minimum.</p><p>There is a sense that Iran isn't ready to end the war even if Trump wants to and that means there could be a battle to control the Strait of Hormuz or persistent naval escorts. If that's where this is headed that it's going to be a long spring and oil prices will stay high.</p><p>We saw that today with crude falling to $92 in Asian but rising all the way to $99.32 and finishing near the highs of the day. At the same time, US equities started with a 50 point gain that turned into a 45 point loss as the de-risking continues.</p><p>The FX market had been taking the fighting in stride but is increasingly shifting into dollars. That's pushed the euro to the lowest since July after a break of 1.1500 and a continued run lower.</p><p>The Australian dollar had been immune to the war trade up until now but it cracked on Friday and fell 83 pips to 0.6995.</p><p>The Canadian dollar stands to benefit from the higher oil prices but fresh worries about the domestic economy hit after a poor jobs report -- the second one in a row and the worst headline since 2022. So even with oil up $40 in a month, USD/CAD is flat at 1.3729.</p><p>Much of the final hours of trading was speculation about what could happen over the weekend. There is a huge range of possibilities from peace to sunken US ships and that will ensure another intense opening on Sunday night. Until then, have a nice weekend.</p> This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin beats stocks as Strategy's STRC hints at $776M BTC buying potential

BTC faces bull trap risks due to the formation of a bear flag pattern, with a measured downside target at around $51,000.

Boris Johnson calling Bitcoin a ‘Ponzi’ draws rebuttal from Michael Saylor and others

Mastercard Taps Borderless.xyz for Crypto Partner Program as Stablecoins Move into Mainstream Adoption

NEW YORK, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stablecoin orchestration network joins 85+ companies building onchain payments infrastructure Borderless.xyz, a global stablecoin orchestration and liquidity network, announced its selection as a launch partner in Mastercard’s Crypto Partner Program. The program brings together more than 85 companies, including Binance, Circle, PayPal, Ripple, Fireblocks, Solana, and Polygon, to … Continue reading "Mastercard Taps Borderless.xyz for Crypto Partner Program as Stablecoins Move into Mainstream Adoption"

Wall Street pushes tokenized stocks, but institutions aren’t eager to trade them

Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat

AI developers may not be keen on crypto, but stablecoins are the secret to agentic finance, crypto insiders say

The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026

Balaji calls for more ‘crypto tools’ for refugees amid Middle East tensions

Former Coinbase CTO says the crypto industry should build more financial tools for refugees and stateless people as conflicts and migration increase worldwide.

Crypto can fight money laundering without stifling financial freedom

Blockchain's transparency traces illicit flows better than fiat systems. Industry-wide information sharing and unified AML rules close gaps, without curbing liberty.

USDC market cap nears record $80B amid ‘capital flight’ in UAE: Analyst

USDC’s market cap is approaching a record $80 billion, with one analyst linking the surge to capital flight and turmoil in Dubai’s real estate market.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to five days for first time in 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs brought in about $767 million over five straight days of inflows for the first time so far this year.

Bitcoin holds $71,000 despite Trump warning of strikes on Iran's oil-rich Kharg Island

BlackRock says 'exotic' ETF structures not part of its crypto strategy

BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.

Bitcoin can survive 72% of the world's submarine cables being cut, but a targeted attack on five hosting providers could cripple it

Stablecoins could form backbone of global payments in 10 years: Billionaire

Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.

Bitcoin nearly overtakes $74K, as data suggests bear market is not over

Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.

Federal court ends Custodia Bank's legal bid for a master account

One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”

A huge gap between network use and token value is the most important thing happening in XRP right now

Court closes Custodia fight with Federal Reserve just as Fed opens master-account door

BPI targets August for BTC tax relief, but warns time is running out

The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is "encouraging."

Circle‘s USDC overtook Tether‘s USDT in adjusted YTD volume: Mizuho

Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.

Ether accumulation data predicts rally to $2.8K, but there’s a catch

Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.

Crypto Biz: Circle stock defies Wall Street and digital asset selloff

The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.

Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion

Key Bitcoin price levels to watch as BTC nears new monthly highs

Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.

Price predictions 3/13: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, XMR

Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.

'Gold is not a store of value anymore' — Mike McGlone predicts a 2008-like setup

According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.

Ethereum Foundation publishes mandate clarifying role and goals

The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.

Arthur Hayes: Strong Revenue and Real Trading Could Send HYPE to $150

Ethereum accumulation wallets jump 30%: Will ETH price follow?

Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.

KuCoin launches perpetual futures tracking Tesla and Strategy stocks

The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.

Bitcoin quickly drops 3.5% as fresh Iran escalation short-circuits crypto rally

One mysterious investor made $2.5 million profit in hours by betting big on the latest Trump gala news

MoonPay introduces Ledger-secured AI crypto agents to address wallet key risks

Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles

Bitcoin miners saw the AI power crunch coming — and the nuclear revival

AI-driven data center demand is reviving nuclear power across the US, and Bitcoin miners were among the first to tap nuclear energy to run high-performance computing operations.

Stablecoins, bitcoin could reshape finance, Stanley Druckenmiller says

Circle's USDC volumes top Tether's USDT for first time since 2019, prompting sell-side price target hike

Bitcoin price eyes $74K rematch as US PCE inflation boosts crypto, stocks

Bitcoin bulls squeezed the market toward $74,000 again as promising US inflation data buoyed risk assets, but BTC price forecasts stayed mixed.

Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war

Crypto millionaire’s Nevis project offers residents $100 a month: FT

Olivier Janssens’ Destiny project offered Nevis residents $100 a month if the government approves the development, triggering sharp local criticism, the Financial Times reported.

U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea

DOJ and Europol take down SocksEscort network tied to crypto fraud

Law enforcement agencies seized 34 domains, 23 servers and froze $3.5 million in crypto linked to SocksEscort, a proxy service that hijacked 369,000 devices.

Yield-bearing stablecoins surge as Washington fights over yield

Yield-bearing stablecoins are growing faster than the broader market as US lawmakers remain divided over how crypto yield should be regulated.

UK central bank is warming up to stablecoins, but says industry input is lacking

The Bank of England is open to fixes on its proposed stablecoin framework, but one official said it needs better feedback from crypto industry participants.

CoinDesk 20 performance update: index jumps 3.7% as all constituents climb higher

Prediction markets will scale as far as their resolution infrastructure allows

Prediction market volume scales every month, as resolution infrastructure becomes a bottleneck. Opaque outcomes drive capital to headline markets only.

Vitalik Buterin recounts how shiba inu tokens became a $1 billion AI policy war chest

Bitcoin's building steam and a $3 billion trigger could make it wild

Here’s why XRP bulls see an ‘explosive run’ to $2.55 next

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a significant breakout, with bulls eyeing an “explosive” rally toward $2.55.

HSBC, Standard Chartered tipped for first Hong Kong stablecoin licenses: Report

Hong Kong is set to issue its first stablecoin issuer licenses, with HSBC and Standard Chartered likely among a “very small number” of initially approved issuers, local media reported.

Bitcoin outperforms stocks, tops $72,000 even as dollar strengthens

Token2049 postpones Dubai event to 2027 amid regional uncertainty

The crypto conference organizer said tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled April 2027 event, with holders also able to transfer tickets to the Singapore event.

Bitcoin 'passing geopolitical stress test' as BTC price spikes above $72K

Bitcoin price analysis saw conditions slowly "building" to support a breakout as BTC emerged as the strongest macro performer since the Iran conflict began.

Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields

Sweden probes reported leak of e-government platform source code

Sweden is investigating a reported leak tied to CGI Sverige after hackers claimed they exposed source code from the country’s e-government platform.

China’s Alibaba joins stablecoin platform MetaComp’s $35M fundraise

MetaComp’s Pre-A+ funding round, backed by Alibaba and Spark Venture, brings the total capital raised to $35 million, with aims to expand its StableX Network globally.

Bitcoin's 'extremely precise' macro signal puts $100K target back in play

US and China's yield crossover amid whale buying suggest Bitcoin may be close to a price bottom, setting up for a move toward six figures in the coming months.

Vitalik distances himself from nonprofit backed by SHIB donation

Vitalik Buterin said he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation.

Bitcoin's early crash to $60,000 now looks like a warning for stocks

BlackRock’s new ether ETF for yield hungry investors debuts with $15 million in trading volume

Crypto miners must put their Bitcoin to work to survive: Wintermute

Miners who treat their Bitcoin holdings as a working asset rather than a passive reserve “will carry a structural edge into the next halving,” says Wintermute.

Bitcoin advocate group to fight Basel’s ‘toxic’ treatment of cryptocurrency

The Bitcoin Policy Institute wants to ensure “US regulators get Bitcoin’s treatment right” when the Federal Reserve issues proposals to implement the Basel framework.

Eightco lands $125M from Bitmine, ARK as Tom Lee joins board

The fresh capital from Kraken’s parent company, Ark Invest, and Bitmine has backed Eightco’s new bets on OpenAI and MrBeast

Pi rallies more than 30% after Kraken announces listing

XRP jumps 3% as breakout above $1.39 ends early-2026 downtrend

Dems say they will oversee reported DOJ probe into Binance

Senators Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego have vowed to ensure that the Justice Department “conducts a serious investigation into Binance.”

Bitcoin above $71,000, ETH, SOL, ADA zoom higher as cryptos shrugs off stock weakness

MEV bot makes $10M in $50M crypto swap gone wrong

Aave founder Stani Kulechov says a user confirmed a warning to proceed with the swap, despite “extraordinary slippage,” while a MEV bot also attacked the large transaction.

US Treasury sanctions enablers of North Korea IT worker fraud ring

Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea target a range of industries, including blockchain companies, with schemes and infrastructure spreading worldwide.

Trump offers memecoin holders another gala to boost token from lows

Donald Trump is billed as the keynote speaker at an event in Florida for his top memecoin holders, which comes as the token hits an all-time low.

BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees $15.5M volume on debut

The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant.

Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears

Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager

Crypto investor turns $50 million into $36,000 in one botched move

US Senate leader doesn‘t expect market structure to pass before April: Report

Senator John Thune reportedly said that the chamber would prioritize the SAVE America Act before addressing a vote on bipartisan bills like crypto market structure.

SEC's advisory group backs tokenized securities push, outlines how to keep it safe

SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ calls for simpler disclosure rules, flags tokenization debate

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to simplify corporate disclosure rules and allow experimentation with tokenized securities via a potential innovation exemption.

Anchorage Digital ties in Puffer Finance for institutional Ethereum restaking

The integration allows institutions to stake Ether held in Anchorage custody and receive Puffer’s liquid restaking token while earning staking and restaking rewards.

Donald Trump to hold another Mar-a-Lago lunch for his token holders

US Senate votes to include CBDC ban in bipartisan housing bill

The provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency was included in housing affordability legislation.

Binance claims ‘full and complete legal victory‘ in Alabama court

While a judge granted a motion by Changpeng Zhao, he also ordered the plaintiffs in the case against Binance to file a second complaint or face ”total or partial dismissal.”

Polychain backs VeryAI’s $10M raise to build palm-scan identity system on Solana

The startup’s smartphone-based biometric system aims to help crypto platforms detect AI-generated accounts while preserving user privacy through onchain verification.

Bitcoin funding rate flips negative: Are bears getting too confident?

While geopolitical tension and weak labor data are hurting market sentiment, institutional buying below $75,000 may soon exhaust sellers and spark a bull run.

Coinbase execs deny lobbying against Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption

US lawmakers are eyeing tax exemptions for US dollar stablecoins, which are pegged and do not change in value, but not other cryptocurrencies.

Crypto accounting startup Cryptio lands $45M as institutions move onchain

A surge in tokenized finance is driving demand for systems that reconcile blockchain transactions for audits and reporting, pushing digital asset accounting into focus.

Is Bitcoin price at risk if private credit breaks?

A looming private credit crisis risked triggering liquidity crunches that could initially suppress Bitcoin prices, but Fed interventions may ignite a major BTC rally.

Tether joins $5.2M round in stablecoin infrastructure builder Ark Labs

The funding will support development of a programmable execution layer designed to enable faster issuance and settlement of digital assets on the network.

CFTC chair opens prediction markets rulemaking to public comment

“This ends today,“ said CFTC Chair Michael Selig, who has been reiterating his position that the agency has exclusive jurisdiction overseeing prediction markets platforms.

The Emperor has no wallet

U.S. Senate votes to ban CBDCs in housing bill that may face trouble in the House

Ethereum layer-2 developer OP Labs cuts roles to 'narrow focus'

Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network

Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam

Bitcoin holds $70,000 level as surging oil prices and credit issues have stocks tumbling

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat

Prediction markets get tailored U.S. guidance from former foe CFTC

Urgent.ly to be acquired by Agero for $5.50/share in cash

Agero Enters into Agreement to Acquire Urgently, for $5.50 in Cash Per Share, Expanding Tech-Driven Roadside Assistance Across Automotive, Fleet, Rental, and Insurance Markets

Acquisition combines Urgently and Agero’s industry-leading technology and scale to enhance experiences for automakers, insurers, mobility and service providers Acquisition combines Urgently and Agero’s industry-leading technology and scale to enhance experiences for automakers, insurers, mobility and service providers

Progress Software pares decline amid takeover speculation

Aditxt acquires Ignite Proteomics in $36M preferred stock deal; shares down

Suntex Enterprises Plans Share Dividend for Golden Triangle Ventures Shareholders as Acquisition Discussions Advance

AUSTIN, Texas, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suntex Enterprises, Inc. (OTCID: SNTX) today announced that the Company intends to pursue a proposed dividend distribution involving shares of Suntex Enterprises to shareholders of Golden Triangle Ventures, Inc. (OTCID: GTVH), subject to regulatory review and approval.

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Esquire Financial raised to Strong Buy at Raymond James on Signature acquisition

Sciens Building Solutions Acquires Ninth Florida Company

Addition of Fire Safety, Inc. further expands Sciens’ Southeast presence and adds to its growing nationwide platform Addition of Fire Safety, Inc. further expands Sciens’ Southeast presence and adds to its growing nationwide platform

Greenland Energy and Pelican Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: PELI) Appoints Ashiq Merchant, former BP executive, as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Transition to Public Markets and Advance World-Class Arctic Operations

New financial leadership brings 25 years of multinational experience at BP across upstream and downstream businesses in multiple international jurisdictions, including the Middle East and North America New financial leadership brings 25 years of multinational experience at BP across upstream and downstream businesses in multiple international jurisdictions, including the Middle East and North America

Glencore raises hope of reviving Rio Tinto deal - Reuters

Volatus Aerospace complète l’acquisition d’une participation de 100 % dans Synergy Aviation

MONTRÉAL, 13 mars 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV : FLT | OTCQX : TAKOF | FSE : ABB.F) (« Volatus » ou la « Société »), un chef de file canadien en solutions intégrées d'aviation, de logistique sans équipage et de technologies de défense et d'aérospatiale à double usage, a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir complété l'acquisition de la participation minoritaire résiduelle de 41,53 % dans Synergy Aviation Ltd. (« Synergy »). Cette transaction permet à Volatus de détenir 100 % de Synergy, tel qu'annoncé précédemment le 4 mars 2026. La pleine propriété simplifie également la coordination opérationnelle entre les activités d'aviation, de formation, d'ingénierie et de fabrication de Volatus, alors que la Société continue de renforcer ses capacités aérospatiales.

Volatus Aerospace Completes Acquisition of 100% Ownership of Synergy Aviation

Volatus Aerospace Completes Acquisition of 100% Ownership of Synergy Aviation

Applied Materials, Lam Research may be interested in acquiring BE Semiconductor: report

Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - JTC Plc

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Voyager Acquisition Corporation Announces Approval of Its Business Combination with Veraxa Biotech AG

BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Voyager Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: “VACHU,” “VACH,” “VACHW”) (“Voyager” or the “Company”) held the general meeting on March 12, 2026 and approved the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) with VERAXA Biotech AG (“VERAXA”). After the closing of the Business Combination, it is expected that the combined company will trade on Nasdaq under the new symbol (“VRXA”). As previously announced, holders of 25,217,315 of the Company's Class A ordinary shares (“Class A shares”) exercised their right to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in the Company's trust account, reflecting redemptions of approximately 99.67% of the total Class A shares outstanding in connection with the completion of the Business Combination pursuant to the business combination agreement between the Company, VERAXA and the other parties thereto (the “Business Combination Agreement”). The 25,217,315 Class A shares, which were submitted for redemption, have not been withdrawn and will accordingly be redeemed pursuant to the option to redeem provided to holders of the Company’s Class A shares. As a result, assuming redemption elections are not withdrawn or reversed, following the effectuation of redemptions approximately $885,556 will remain in the Company's trust account and 82,685 Class A shares will convert into shares of the combined company, Veraxa Biotech Holding AG.

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Abacus Global Management Announces Execution of Definitive Agreement To Acquire a Strategic Minority Investment in Manning & Napier

Esquire Financial to acquire Signature Bancorporation in all-stock deal

AdVini and Cordier By InVivo, wich entered exclusive negociations on december 15, sign a binding agreement

Transaction RationaleOn December 15, 2025, AdVini (Euronext Growth – FR0000053043) and Cordier by InVivo announced they had entered exclusive negotiations to consolidate their position in the wine sector. The two groups today announce the signing of a binding agreement for the acquisition by AdVini of part of Cordier by InVivo’s activities.

AdVini et Cordier by InVivo, entrés en négociations exclusives le 15 décembre dernier, signent un protocole d'accord engageant

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Webflow Acquires Vidoso.ai to Expand Its Agentic Web Marketing Platform

Webflow acquires Vidoso.ai to expand its agentic web marketing platform, helping marketers create brand-aligned assets at scale.

SAGT to Acquire 60% Majority Stake in Fast-Growing F&B Chain Malaya Heritage, Expanding Revenue Base and Entering the Multi-Billion Global Restaurant Industry

Strategic Investment Integrates POS and Software Ecosystem with Malaya Heritage Operations, Targeting 70% Revenue Growth in 2026 Strategic Investment Integrates POS and Software Ecosystem with Malaya Heritage Operations, Targeting 70% Revenue Growth in 2026

Aveanna to buy Family First Homecare for $176M

Abivax pares gain after denying AstraZeneca speculation

Crispin Osborne Joins SEDA, Bringing Over 30 Years’ Experience in Global Investment Banking and Corporate Finance

SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Crispin Osborne joined the firm as Managing Director. SEDA Experts LLC, a leading expert witness firm providing world-class financial expert witness services, announced today that Crispin Osborne joined the firm as Managing Director.

Motorola Solutions acquires Exacom

SOLAI receives going-private buyout proposal from Chaince Digital; shares up

ProMach Acquires Lako, a Leading Supplier of Specialized Components for the Flexible Packaging Industry

Cincinnati, OH, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProMach, a worldwide leader in processing and packaging machinery and related solutions, announced today that it has acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing, an international leader in high-quality, durable components for the flexible packaging industry. Lako designs and manufactures high-performance sealing, cutting, and punching solutions, along with associated tooling, for flexible film packaging machines. The company is known for its expertise in developing unique, high-performance sealing solutions for demanding applications within high-precision packaging machinery. This acquisition further expands ProMach’s significant capabilities in the flexible packaging sector of the consumer-packaged goods market.

Seanergy Maritime Announces the Acquisition of Two Japanese Capesize Newbuildings and Sale of Older Vessel; Provides Corporate Updates

Expansion of Newbuilding Program to Five Capesize and Newcastlemax Vessels Further Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy Expansion of Newbuilding Program to Five Capesize and Newcastlemax Vessels Further Advances Fleet Renewal Strategy

Publicis doubles down on predictive measurement with the acquisition of AdgeAI

Publicis doubles down on predictive measurement

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Announces Agreement to Acquire Family First Homecare

ATLANTA, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Family First Holding, LLC ("Family First Homecare").

Lendmark Financial Services Purchases Receivables Portfolio from North Carolina-based Consumer Loan Company Century Finance, Inc.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lendmark Financial Services (Lendmark), a leading provider of personalized consumer loan solutions, today announced that it has purchased all receivables of Century Finance, Inc., a family-owned consumer finance company that is closing its business immediately as its owners enter retirement. This transaction includes the receivables of nearly 10,000 consumer loan and credit accounts.

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Savills to acquire Eastdil Secured for $1.11B; stock down

CoinShares har ansökt om handelsstopp och avnotering av sina stamaktier från Nasdaq Stockholm och uppdaterar tidsplanen för transaktionen med Vine Hill

12 mars 2026 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF) offentliggjorde den 8 september 2025 ett avtalat samgående med Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC) (”Vine Hill”) och Odysseus Holdings Limited ("Odysseus Holdings") vilket inkluderar ett domstolsgodkänt scheme of arrangement enligt   artikel 125 i Jersey Companies Law (”Scheme of Arrangement”) (det avtalade samgåendet och Scheme of Arrangement benämns gemensamt som ”Transaktionen”). Transaktionen skulle, när den fullbordats, i praktiken underlätta ett byte av handelsplats för CoinShares aktier från Nasdaq Stockholm till Nasdaq Stock Market i USA, eller någon annan publik aktiemarknad eller handelsplats i USA enligt överenskommelse mellan CoinShares och Vine Hill. Den 18 februari publicerade CoinShares ett fusionsdokument avseende Scheme of Arrangement (Fusionsdokumentet).

CoinShares has applied for suspension of trading and delisting of its ordinary shares from Nasdaq Stockholm and update on timetable for the transaction with Vine Hill

12 March 2026 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF) announced on 8 September 2025 a joint merger plan with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC) (“Vine Hill”) and Odysseus Holdings Limited (“Odysseus Holdings”), including a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law (“Scheme of Arrangement”) (such joint merger plan and the Scheme of Arrangement being together the “Transaction”). The Transaction once completed would in effect facilitate a change of listing venue for CoinShares shares from Nasdaq Stockholm to the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States, or any other public stock market or exchange in the United States as may be agreed between CoinShares and Vine Hill. On 18 February 2026 CoinShares published a scheme circular in relation to the Scheme of Arrangement (the “Scheme Circular”).

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