Trump: DFC to provide political risk insurance and guarantees to all Maritime Trade

<p>The price of crude oil has moved lower trading to $72.39. That was just below the 38.2% of the move up from the low last week at $72.49. Staying below that level would open the door to more downside momentum. </p><p>US stocks are edging higher as well. The NASDAQ index is trading at to a new high for the day at 22594.38. The S&P index is also yet you thousand dollars at 6838.07.. Those indices are still lower in the day by about -0.62%</p> This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

BitGo expands MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service across EEA

The rollout enables banks and fintechs in 30 European markets to embed licensed custody, payments on- and off-ramps and trading through API-based infrastructure.

US Dollar Index nears 3-month high: Is this good or bad for Bitcoin?

US Dollar Index strength, fear that BTC miners may liquidate their reserves and Bitcoin’s performance compared to stocks raise concerns among investors.

Ripple expands stablecoin payments stack for banks, fintechs

The upgrade integrates custody, treasury automation and settlement tools as Ripple pushes deeper into institutional cross-border payments.

Donald Trump's crypto legacy in two words: Paul Atkins

Ether supply on exchanges drops to multi-year lows: Here’s why it matters

Ether reserves held on exchanges fell to a new multi-year low as ETH price struggles to trade above $2,000. Will the supply crunch benefit bulls or bears?

Mastercard adds SoFiUSD as settlement option for card issuers

SoFi will enable Mastercard issuers to settle card transactions in its cash-backed SoFiUSD stablecoin across the global payments network.

International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering

Circle shares boosted by Middle East tensions, rising oil, fading rate cut hopes, says Mizuho

AI agents will be primary users of blockchain, NEAR co-founder says

Aave governance rift deepens as major governance group exits $26 billion DeFi protocol

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin buys 11,298 ASIC miners, increasing mining capacity by 12%

Why Bermuda is testing a fully onchain economy instead of crypto mandates

Bermuda’s onchain economy plan prioritizes pilots, stablecoins and regulation over forced crypto adoption. Here’s why testing comes first.

Bank of Japan expands blockchain settlement sandbox and says CBDC efforts are ongoing

Mining companies move deeper into AI, HPC as MARA may sell Bitcoin

In a Monday SEC filing, the US Bitcoin miner said it would consider selling some of the coins on its balance sheet, depending on market conditions.

American Bitcoin boosts hashrate with 11,298 new mining machines

The Eric Trump-led company adds 3 EH/s in new capacity, expanding its Alberta mining fleet as it deepens exposure to BTC amid volatile market conditions.

MEXC Completes Rollout of Six-Tool AI Trading Suite, Reaching Over 1.5 Million Users

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, the fastest-growing global cryptocurrency exchange redefining a user-first approach to digital assets through true zero-fee trading, today announced the full deployment of its AI trading suite — six integrated tools that support the complete crypto investment workflow, from real-time market monitoring through to trade execution and portfolio management. … Continue reading "MEXC Completes Rollout of Six-Tool AI Trading Suite, Reaching Over 1.5 Million Users"

Bitcoin attempting to make a stand as global stock markets melt down on Iran war

Bitcoin dives 3% on global asset rout as $5K gold 'smashed' on oil fears

Bitcoin bulls gave up their latest mission to reclaim $70,000 as Iran escalation sparked oil supply fears that gripped stocks and gold.

End of bitcoin 'HODL': public miners going all-in on AI, signaling more BTC selling

CFTC chief Selig to clear path for U.S. perpetual futures in coming weeks

Here is why Harvard trimmed bitcoin and bought ether and why the move is bullish for crypto

CoinDesk 20 performance update: AAVE plunges 10%, leading index lower

Visa and Stripe’s Bridge plan stablecoin card expansion to over 100 countries

Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge aim to expand stablecoin-linked Visa cards to 18 countries, and plan 100-plus by the end of the year, while testing stablecoin settlement with Lead Bank.

Ondo Finance tokenized stocks platform on Binance wins regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi

Strive strategist says AI deflation could push Bitcoin to $11M by 2036

Strive’s Joe Burnett argues AI-driven deflation forces looser policy, pushing Bitcoin toward $11 million a coin by 2036 and a $230 trillion market cap.

Ether price again rejected at $2K: How low can ETH go in March?

Ether needed to hold a key support recently established at $1,800, coinciding with the lower trend line of a classic chart pattern that warns of a drop below $1,500.

Visa and Bridge plan stablecoin-linked card expansion to over 100 countries

Aave Chan Initiative to exit Aave DAO after governance clash over funding

The move follows a 52.58% Snapshot vote on a $42.5 million funding package for Aave Labs, now headed to the ARFC stage before any binding onchain decision.

Bitcoin could slide further on liquidity squeeze, but long-term bull case intact: Sygnum CIO

Deloitte signs off on Anchorage reserve report for Tether’s USAT stablecoin

Big Four firm Deloitte attests to $17.6 million in reserves backing USAt, Tether’s new US-regulated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.

Bybit claims new fraud system stopped $300M of risky withdrawals in Q4 2025

Bybit says most of the $300 million “saved” came from users backing out after real-time warnings, highlighting how exchanges are shifting from recovery to preemptive fraud stops.

Oil shock and inflation fears drag down bitcoin

Japan PM Takaichi disavows ‘Sanae Token’ after memecoin hits $28M peak

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi said she had no knowledge of the token, as Kyodo reported the FSA is considering whether unregistered operators were involved.

Stablecoins weaken bank lending and monetary policy in Europe: ECB

The European Central Bank warns that as stablecoin adoption grows, deposits are expected to move from banks, affecting lending and monetary policy transmission.

Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict

‘Scam token’ case against Uniswap dismissed by U.S. district judge in NYC

Bitcoin price chart 'death cross' is back, reviving late-cycle fears

BTC price has slid about 35% on average over a month after similar trend line crossovers, keeping downside risk in focus for traders.

Kalshi, Polymarket face trading halt in Nevada after court ruling

The ruling adds new regulatory pressure as prediction markets also face scrutiny over information advantages and suspected insider activity tied to event-driven contracts.

Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi disavows Solana meme coin after it crashes by 75%

Riot reports record $647M revenue in 2025 as other Bitcoin miners struggle

Riot Platforms posted record 2025 revenue of $647 million, driven by $576 million in Bitcoin mining revenue, while holding 18,005 BTC worth $1.6 billion.

Tether taps Deloitte for first USAT reserve report

Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. equities slide and oil pushes higher

Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $458M in inflows as Mideast conflict widens

US spot Bitcoin funds saw strong inflows and increasing volumes on Monday as institutional demand held up in spite of increasing Middle East tensions and broader market uncertainty.

OKX jumps into AI agent race with new OnchainOS toolkit

Core Scientific sells $175 million in bitcoin as AI pivot accelerates

Bank of Japan testing blockchain settlement for bank deposits in new sandbox

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said the experiments will examine links between blockchain systems and Japan’s existing settlement infrastructure.

Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine

BitMEX co-founder pledges $27M to London maths institute after Trump pardon

Ben Delo paid a $10 million fine after pleading guilty to US banking violations in 2022 and was granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump in March 2025.

Bitcoin is forming a bottom as the 4-year cycle ends: VanEck CEO

Jan van Eck suggested that analysts have been overcomplicating recent Bitcoin price action, arguing that the four-year cycle has been the main driver holding prices down.

Core Scientific shares move lower as Q4 earnings miss estimates

Core Scientific missed revenue expectations in the fourth quarter as Bitcoin miners were squeezed by lower prices and higher costs.

Bitcoin climbs as BTC ETFs post one of the quarter’s biggest inflow days amid Iran volatility

Bitcoin slide slowing, but bear market still in play: Analysts

Compressed volatility, strengthening ETF flows, and a diminished Coinbase discount “are not characteristics of a market accelerating into a fresh leg lower,” said 10x Research.

‘ClickFix’ hackers pose as VCs, hijack QuickLens in latest crypto attacks

The ClickFix technique gained popularity among crypto hackers last year, but security researchers have been tracking it since 2024, with targets spanning several industries.

NEAR token jumps 17% after ‘Confidential Intents’ launch, outpaces privacy tokens sector

Nasdaq files for prediction market-style options on Nasdaq-100

The offering could enable traders to bet on the stock performance of Nasdaq-100 companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Google and Tesla.

OpenZeppelin finds data contamination in OpenAI’s EVMbench

Security auditor OpenZepplin found that EVMbench’s dataset contains training data leaks and at least four invalid high-severity vulnerability classifications.

Senate housing bill amendment proposes to block US CBDC until 2030

The proposed prohibition was slipped into a Senate housing bill, reviving language used in previous standalone bills to block a Fed-issued US digital dollar.

Uniswap beats class action alleging it assisted crypto ‘rug pulls’

A federal judge said Uniswap isn’t responsible for scam tokens traded on the crypto platform, a decision that its founder Hayden Adams said was a “sensible outcome.”

Iranian crypto outflows spike 700% after US-Israeli airstrikes

Elliptic’s initial tracing found many of the funds were sent to foreign crypto exchanges, potentially indicating capital flight from Iran amid rising uncertainty in the region.

U.S. Senate housing bill includes CBDC ban

PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO

US authorities seek to recover $327K USDt from romance fraud scheme

A February report claimed that Tether had frozen about $4.2 billion worth of its USDt stablecoin allegedly connected to illicit activities since 2023.

Bitcoin futures demand falls to 2024 lows: Are institutions exiting the market?

Month over month Bitcoin open interest continues to decline, while BTC options markets highlight balanced demand. Does the data point to reduced institutional investor activity?

Core Scientific turns lower after Q4 results disappoint

TD Securities sees NYSE tokenization as institutional turning point

TD Securities' Reid Noch sees the exchange's tokenized-equities plan as a “market structure” moment, a sign that Wall Street is taking tokenization seriously.

Bitfinex revives tokenized bonds targeting crypto-native yield seekers

Bitfinex Securities will restart USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, following four previous tokenized offerings totaling $6.2 million since 2023.

Monad's cbBTC bridge may add $5B in Bitcoin-backed liquidity

Chainlink’s protocol enables Coinbase’s cbBTC to move from Base to Monad, boosting Bitcoin-backed liquidity into the layer-1’s DeFi ecosystem.

Can US lawmakers pass crypto market structure before the midterms?

While the White House has hosted three meetings to discuss how to address stablecoin yield in the Senate's market structure bill, there are no signs of a solution.

Australia could unlock A$24 billion in digital finance gains, is on track for just A$1 billion

Bitcoin company Fold pays off $66M debt, frees up BTC collateral

The Bitcoin financial services company retired $66.3 million in convertible debt, reducing dilution risk as it expands its BTC rewards business.

Bitcoin’s 5% spike higher Monday driven by short-covering, not fresh buying, says analyst.

Price predictions 3/2: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, BCH, ADA

Bitcoin’s return to the $70,000 level proves that buyers are absorbing the bulk of selling, but analysts warn that traders should be patient due to market bottoms taking months to form.

Vitalik Buterin unveils plan to curb Ethereum block builder centralization

Northern Trust enters tokenized Treasurys fund market with new share class

The US-based asset manager debuts a blockchain-enabled structure for its liquidity fund as onchain US Treasurys exposure nears $11 billion.

Bitcoin holders show 'zero panic' as BTC hits $70K amid Middle East tensions

Bitcoin short-term holder losses were minimal over the weekend, and the Monday rally to $70,000 suggests the heaviest selling is done. Will Bitcoin finally break the monthly resistance?

Turkey’s ruling party proposes 10% crypto income tax

Under the proposed law, Turkey’s president would be allowed to change the income tax rate on digital assets from zero to up to 20%.

Battle for Bitcoin's soul opens as first block supporting 'clean-up' proposal is mined

Weekend warriors: How HyperLiquid became retail’s bear market playground

Bitcoin nears $70K as PMI boost sees BTC price leave Iran woes behind

Bitcoin price strength received a surprise bullish catalyst from US manufacturing data, helping to relieve tensions over Iran as US stocks floundered.

Crypto world faces growing pressure to relent on stablecoin rewards to win bigger prize

ProCap boosts Bitcoin holdings to 5,457 BTC, aims to narrow NAV discount

The Bitcoin treasury company repurchased 782,000 shares below NAV as it increases Bitcoin exposure and works to close the gap between market price and asset value.

Nasdaq follows Cboe joining world of 'binary bets' as prediction market craze hits Wall Street

XRP faces $650M sell risk as charts hint at prices below $1

XRP’s weakening technical setup suggests a drop below $1 could be in the cards over the next few weeks as supply rises on exchanges.

Bitcoin surges above $68,000 amid muted stock market reaction to Iran war

Tom Lee's Bitmine boosts ether holdings to 4.47 million tokens with $98 million ETH purchase

EU banks’ euro-pegged stablecoin in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity

Nexo is back in the US: What changed after the 2023 crypto lending crackdown?

After the 2023 crackdown, Nexo reenters the US with a partner-led model. What is different, and what should users watch?

CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) jumps 12.4% over weekend

Iranian crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, Elliptic says

Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys $204M of Bitcoin in 101st purchase

Strategy added 3,015 Bitcoin at $67,700 a piece in its 101st purchase, marking another buy below cost basis and lifting total holdings to 720,737 BTC.

Energym AI dystopia goes viral as crypto projects tout user-owned AI agents

A Black Mirror‑style “Energym” spoof imagining 80% of jobs lost to AI is circulating as tech companies begin slashing thousands of roles, and white-collar job openings hit decade lows.

White hat helps recover $1.8M after $2.3M Foom Cash exploit

Foom Cash lost $2.26 million in an exploit tied to a Groth16 verifier misconfiguration, but a white hat recovered $1.84 million of the funds.

Turkey's ruling party unveils 10% crypto income tax proposal

Strategy purchased more than $200 million in bitcoin last week

Will Bitcoin crash if oil prices hit $100 per barrel?

Oil prices are rising amid the US-Iran conflict, but whether Bitcoin will suffer is up for debate, as history suggests a bullish BTC price outlook.

South Korea investigates seed phrase leak in photo leading to $4.8 million crypto theft from tax authority

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Financial buys 450 bitcoin, steps up share buybacks

Crypto funds rebound with $1B inflows after five-week slump

Crypto ETPs saw $1 billion in inflows last week, led by $787 million into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, ending a five-week outflow streak of nearly $4 billion

Principal Financial to buy dental benefits network in Alabama

Webster Financial cut to underweight at Wells Fargo on Trump's Spain stance

Banijay Group announces the combination of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media

Banijay Group and RedBird IMI to create leading media and entertainment powerhouse through the combination of Banijay Entertainment and All3Media

Jacobson Equities Acquires Haven Poway, Expanding Portfolio Into Desirable Affluent Suburb in San Diego County

Jacobson Equities Acquires Haven Poway, Expanding Portfolio Into Desirable Affluent Suburb in San Diego County

Senior draws fresh takeover interest from Blackstone, Tinicum

Giesecke+Devrient acquires XTec, marking strategic expansion in the U.S. public sector identity and security market

MUNICH and MIAMI, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SecurityTech company Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has taken a decisive step in its international growth strategy with the acquisition of XTec Incorporated, a U.S.-based leader in secure authentication solutions. The transaction closed on February 27, marking a strategic expansion into a core growth market for digital identity and public-sector security.

FCC signals it's unlikely to block Paramount-Warner Bros. deal - FT

Form 8.3 Picton Property Income Limited

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Form 8.3 LondonMetric Property Plc

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Form 8.3 Bluefield Solar Income Fund Ltd.

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Form 8.3 Augmentum Fintech Plc

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Victory Capital CEO commits to retain Janus Henderson investment professionals, brand

Cross Keys Capital Advises SEPA Pain & Spine in Its Partnership with DxTx Pain & Spine

Cross Keys Capital is pleased to announce it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to SEPA Pain & Spine in its partnership with DxTx Pain & Spine.

National Healthcare Properties Announces $64 million SHOP Acquisition

Expected to Further NHP’s Progress toward a SHOP-Dominant Overall Portfolio Expected to Further NHP’s Progress toward a SHOP-Dominant Overall Portfolio

Perceptyx Acquires Lyceum AI to Close the Gap Between Employee Experience and Learning and Development

Perceptyx, the AI company for employee experience, today announced its acquisition of Lyceum AI.

Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - JUST GROUP PLC - Ordinary Shares

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. : Form 8.3 - BRITISH LAND CO PLC - Ordinary Shares

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Lithia & Driveway buys two dealerships in Tennessee, Oregon

Modaxo Launches Aerivo

Modaxo, a global technology organization focused on moving the world’s people, today announced the launch of Aerivo.

Esperion Therapeutics and Corstasis Therapeutics Announce Esperion’s Definitive Agreement to Acquire Corstasis, Expanding Its Cardiovascular Franchise with Enbumyst™ (bumetanide nasal spray)

– Enbumyst™ Is the First and Only FDA-Approved Nasal Spray Loop Diuretic for Edema Associated with Congestive Heart Failure, Expected to Leverage Esperion’s Established Cardiovascular Commercial Infrastructure, Synergistically Expand Product Portfolio and Accelerate Double-Digit Revenue Growth –

Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - LondonMetric Property Plc

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - PPHE Hotel Group Limited

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - CAB Payments Holdings Plc

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc

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Lithia & Driveway Diversifies Portfolio with Two Strategic Acquisitions

Lithia & Driveway Diversifies Portfolio with Two Strategic Acquisitions

Founder Buys Back Alive Capital, Targets Regional Energy Expansion

Alive Capital, an integrated energy services and supply platform in Southeast Europe, will return to the full ownership of its founder, Giacomo Billi.

Form 8.3 - Kitwave Group Plc

Downing LLPLEI: 213800G3X76VBG9SB50403 March 2026Form 8.3 re. Kitwave Group Plc

Form 8.3 - [IDOX PLC - 02 03 2026] - (CGWL)

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Select Medical jumps as consortium strikes $3.9B cash buyout at $16.50 per share

Cal-Maine Foods Announces Acquisition of Creighton Brothers LLC

Expands Presence Across Integrated Portfolio, Broadens Geographic Footprint, and Advances Disciplined Capital Allocation Strategy Expands Presence Across Integrated Portfolio, Broadens Geographic Footprint, and Advances Disciplined Capital Allocation Strategy

Power Solutions International acquires MTL Manufacturing & Equipment

IAC agrees to sell Care.com to private-equity firm for $320M

Power Solutions International, Inc. Acquires MTL Manufacturing & Equipment Inc.

Power Solutions International, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSIX), pleased to announce that it has acquired MTL Manufacturing & Equipment Inc. (MTL) of Beloit, Wis.

WORLDLINE : annonce la finalisation de la cession de ses activités en Amérique du Nord à Shift4 - Communiqué

Worldline annonce la finalisation de la cessionde ses activités en Amérique du Nord à Shift4

WORLDLINE : announces the finalisation of the divestment of its North American activities to Shift4 - Press release

Worldline announces the finalisation of the divestmentof its North American activities to Shift4

TransUnion Completes Acquisition of Majority Ownership of the Consumer Credit Business of Buró de Crédito

CHICAGO, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of an additional 68% of Trans Union de México, S.A., S.I.C., the consumer credit business of Buró de Crédito, the largest credit bureau in Mexico. The transaction brings TransUnion’s total ownership to approximately 94%. TransUnion will operate this business under the commercial name of Buró de Crédito going forward.

Paramount CEO says WBD merger will help keep linear TV assets afloat

Cage Wars MMA Rebrands To Cage Wars Following Full Acquisition By Anthony Constantino

AMSTERDAM, N.Y., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cage Wars MMA, a popular amateur MMA promotion based out of Schenectady, New York, has rebranded to Cage Wars following the completion of a full acquisition by Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino.

Qiagen CEO says working with advisers on strategic review

Charlotte-Based SouthCraft Home Builders Rebrands as SouthCraft by Empire Homes

Charlotte, North Carolina, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North Carolina–based homebuilder SouthCraft Home Builders, serving the greater Charlotte area, is officially rebranding as SouthCraft by Empire Homes, marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution following its acquisition by Empire Homes in 2025. The transition reflects SouthCraft’s continued growth and alignment with Empire Homes, strengthening its presence in the market while reinforcing what the brand stands for today—and where it’s headed next.

Tilray Brands Acquires BrewDog, a Leading Global Craft Brand, Creating a ~$500 Million Global Craft Beer and Beverage Platform

Accretive Acquisition of Select Assets Includes Global Brand, UK Brewing Operations and 11 Strategic Brewpubs

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc.

MATTOON, Ill., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (“First Mid” or the “Company”) announced today that the acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc. (“Two Rivers”) has been completed.

Hudbay to buy remaining stake in Arizona Sonoran Copper in $1.5B deal

Rallybio jumps on merger with Candid Therapeutics

Form 8.3 Life Science REIT Plc

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Gordon Brothers Supports Middle West Partners’ Acquisition of Paul Stuart with Strategic Financing

Financing both funded the acquisition and will allow for future financing to support further investments in the brand Financing both funded the acquisition and will allow for future financing to support further investments in the brand

MyFitnessPal Acquires Cal AI, Expanding on its Position as the Leading Player in Digital Nutrition Tracking

MyFitnessPal acquires Cal AI, expanding its AI-powered nutrition tracking portfolio and strengthening its leadership in digital health and fitness.

Interra Health, created through the merger of DoseSpot and Arrive Health, ushers in a new era of transparency for patients and providers

DoseSpot and Arrive Health have merged to create Interra Health

Schouw & Co. share buy-back programme, week 9 2026

On 2 January 2026, Schouw & Co. initiated a share buy-back programme as outlined in Company Announcement no. 59 of 18 December 2025. Under the programme, Schouw & Co. will acquire shares for up to DKK 240 million during the period 2 January to 31 December 2026.

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