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Comcast Corp. NASDAQ: CMCSA dipped into a familiar playbook this week. But after an initial pop, CMCSA is drifting back to its pre-announcement levels.

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This isn’t a sell-the-news moment. It’s traders doing what they do, which is making a quick profit on news that doesn’t really do much for Comcast’s business.

The announcement was a spinoff of its NBCUniversal, Peacock, Universal Studios, and Sky business units into a second new public company. Comcast will retain a minority ownership stake but plans to unwind it over time. The move makes sense. Content creation in the streaming space is a competitive, cash-intensive business. Although Comcast was still posting stable revenue and earnings, the idea is that this move will unlock more value.

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A New Chapter in an Old PlaybookInvestors familiar with Comcast may think they've been here before. They have. Recently. In late 2025, the company announced it was spinning off several of its cable bundle channels, such as CNBC and USA Network, into a new company, Versant NASDAQ: VSNT.

VSNT began trading publicly in mid-December, and the early returns have been poor. The stock is down a little over 20%. That may be evidence that Comcast was wise to jettison that business. But that doesn’t mean a leaner, more focused business will deliver the growth investors may expect.

Aside from being a more streamlined stock, do analysts have a reason to re-rate Comcast? Since the announcement, the Comcast analyst forecasts on MarketBeat have rendered a split decision. Rosenblatt Securities upgraded CMCSA from Neutral to Buy and raised its price target from $24 to $31. Deutsche Bank also upgraded the stock from a Hold to a Buy, but lowered its price target to $32 from $34.

Next Up...EarningsInvestors won’t have to wait long to learn about the company’s next steps. Comcast is expected to deliver its Q2 2026 earnings report on July 23. While information about the company’s strategy is important, the more vital question may be when investors can expect to see a return on that investment, as it relates to margins and earnings.

They may be waiting a little while. In its prior earnings report, the company reported that residential broadband net losses improved 117K year-over-year to (65K) , and the company had added 435K wireless lines. It was the best quarterly result on record.

However, it also showed that the broadband market is mature. Without a new catalyst, what should investors realistically expect?

The Technical Picture Shows Slowing MomentumOver a long period of time, a stock chart tells a story. After a spike in 2020, CMCSA has been in a steady decline. The Versant spinoff and now this new transaction have done nothing to reverse the slide.

In the short term, though, charts can indicate momentum. In this case, any momentum Comcast had is already starting to fade.

Know What You OwnNone of this is to suggest that CMCSA isn’t worth owning. For starters, the company is attractively valued with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.8x. That’s not only a significant discount to the broader market, but it’s also a discount to its own historical average.

But investors have to know what they own. In the case of Comcast, that amounts to a utility stock. It has a legacy business that tends to deliver sticky revenue. Plus, the company has a near monopoly in the areas in which it operates.

But it's not a high-growth business. Even though broadband is something most consumers won't give up, Comcast's pricing power is limited by growing competition from satellite offerings. Consumers may not have many alternatives, but they have enough to keep Comcast's prices in check.

That matters for how investors should size a position. Comcast isn't fighting for market share the way a growth stock would. It's managing decline at the margins while defending pricing power where it still has it. The spinoffs, Versant and now the NBCUniversal transaction are best read as portfolio triage rather than a turnaround story.

Management is narrowing its focus to the parts of the business that still throw off predictable cash, which is a defensible strategy for a mature operator, but it's not one that typically re-rates a stock higher. Investors chasing the next catalyst may be disappointed. Investors looking for income backed by a durable, if slow-growing, business have more reason to stick around.

One reason for investors to stick around would be a safe dividend that yields 5.6% as of the market close on July 1. Plus, the company has increased the dividend for 18 consecutive years. There’s a place for CMCSA in some portfolios, but it shouldn’t be confused with a growth stock.  

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A pseudonymous defendant has moved to dismiss a New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 dormant Bitcoin addresses, arguing that Bitcoin addresses are merely data strings that cannot be sued.

The defendant, identifying themselves as “John Doe 33,” filed a notice of appearance and motion to dismiss on Thursday, claiming they control one of the dormant wallets named in the lawsuit.

According to the motion, the lawsuit is legally defective because Bitcoin address strings are neither persons nor legal entities subject to the court's jurisdiction. The filing argues that a public Bitcoin address cannot itself be “found” under New York's lost-property law because it has always been publicly visible on the blockchain.

The filing challenges the lawsuit filed in May by plaintiff “Noah Doe” and two Wyoming-based LLCs, ABC Company and XYZ Company. The plaintiffs claim the Bitcoin tied to the listed addresses constitutes abandoned property that they reported to the New York Police Department and claimed under New York lost-property law.

Regardless of how the court rules on ownership, it remains unclear how the plaintiffs could recover any Bitcoin without possessing the private keys needed to access the wallets.

Defendant files a motion to dismiss the case seeking ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets. Source: iapps.court.state.ny.us  

The complaint lists 39,069 Bitcoin addresses, including wallet addresses widely associated with Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto and the Mt. Gox hacker. The listed wallets collectively hold an estimated 3.7 million BTC (worth about $234 billion), according to Sani, founder of Bitcoin analytics platform Timechain Index.

Defendant appears to control $300 million Bitcoin walletBlockchain data suggests that “John Doe 33” controls a wallet holding 5,000 BTC received in April 2014 that has remained untouched for more than 12 years, making it worth more than $300 million at current prices, according to a Friday X post from Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn.

“That's ~100x the median defendant address. This is a real holder with real standing choosing to fight, not a bystander.”

Source: Alex Thorn

Thorn added that the filing prevented what had been a “near-certain” default judgment and challenged jurisdictional and statutory defects in the plaintiffs' case.

The supply of Bitcoin has been dormant for the past five and 10 years. Source: Bitbo

There are currently 3.5 million BTC, worth about $215 billion, that have been dormant for the past 10 years and another 6.6 million coins, worth around $406 billion, that have been dormant for over five years, Bitbo data shows.

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XRP price has climbed to a three-day high after Ripple’s European expansion and a fresh Supertrend buy signal revived bullish sentiment.

Summary

XRP price climbed to a three-day high as Ripple’s European expansion and stronger market sentiment boosted buying. A breakout above a month-long downtrend and a fresh Supertrend buy signal strengthened the bullish outlook. Short liquidation clusters above $1.11 could fuel further gains, while $1.05 remains a key support level. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price rose as much as 3% to an intraday high of $1.11 on July 3, extending its recovery from around $1.02 on July 1. The latest rebound follows Ripple’s regulatory progress in Europe, improving macro sentiment, and a bullish technical reversal that has encouraged buyers to return after weeks of sustained selling pressure. 

Since July 1, the market has continued to price in the company’s European expansion after Ripple Payments launched under preliminary Crypto-Asset Service Provider approval through the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.

The development arrived just as some competing platforms scaled back parts of their European offerings to comply with MiCA rules, strengthening Ripple’s position in one of crypto’s fastest-growing regulated markets.

At the same time, investors largely dismissed concerns surrounding Ripple’s monthly 1 billion XRP escrow release after recognizing that most of the unlocked tokens are traditionally returned to escrow rather than sold into the market.

Bitcoin’s stabilization above the $61,000 area has also provided a more supportive backdrop for altcoins after weeks of heavy selling pressure. Risk appetite improved further as easing geopolitical tensions helped push crude oil prices to multi-month lows while softer U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could begin easing monetary policy later this year.

These macro developments have encouraged investors to rotate back into higher-beta digital assets after June’s defensive positioning.

Technical breakout puts $1.12 and $1.15 into focus XRP’s technical structure has improved materially over the past two sessions. On the 1-day chart, price has broken above a descending trendline that had capped every rally since late May, ending more than a month of lower highs. The breakout has carried XRP back toward the $1.12 resistance area after reclaiming the psychologically important $1.10 level.

XRP price is close to breaking above a multi-month descending trendline resistance on the 1-day chart — July 3 | Source: crypto.news The four-hour chart reinforces that bullish shift. XRP has reclaimed its Supertrend indicator near $1.05, while the MACD has completed a bullish crossover with expanding positive histogram bars. Price has also cleared horizontal resistance around $1.075 and is now approaching the next overhead supply zone near $1.125.

XRP 4-hour price chart — July 3 | Source: crypto.news A decisive move above that barrier could expose the $1.15 region, while the Supertrend support near $1.05 and former resistance at $1.075 now serve as the first downside cushions.

Commenting on the setup, analyst Ali Martinez wrote in a July 3 X post:

“The SuperTrend indicator has just flashed a buy signal on XRP for the first time since mid-June. The last buy signal preceded a 14% rally.”

Martinez also noted that the indicator had correctly identified the previous 19% and 16% declines, adding weight to the latest reversal signal.

Derivatives positioning has also shifted in favor of bulls. CoinGlass liquidation data shows one of the largest short liquidation clusters sitting just above the current price between roughly $1.11 and $1.12.

XRP liquidation heatmap | Source: CoinGlass XRP has already begun pushing into that liquidity pocket, increasing the probability of additional forced buying if resistance breaks. Beyond that zone, another concentration of leveraged positions sits closer to $1.14, creating a potential path for an extended short squeeze should momentum continue.

On-chain sentiment has strengthened alongside the technical recovery. Sharing data from Santiment, Whale Factor highlighted that XRP’s average trading returns have fallen to their lowest level in roughly 12 years, leaving both short-term and long-term holders underwater. 

Historically, deeply negative MVRV readings have often coincided with major accumulation periods before meaningful recoveries. As Whale Factor summarized, “The more frustrated the crowd the faster the snap back when sentiment turns.”

🐋 WHALE WATCH: Santiment data shows $XRP average trading returns at their lowest point in 12 years. Short term and long term holders are both underwater.

That combination has preceded sharp reversals before.

The more frustrated the crowd the faster the snap back when… pic.twitter.com/HADaIYJt4E

— Whale Factor (@WhaleFactor) July 3, 2026 Key risks remain despite the improving trend The recovery still faces several hurdles before a sustained uptrend can be confirmed. The $1.12-$1.15 region contains multiple layers of technical resistance and dense leveraged positioning that could trigger renewed selling if buyers fail to force a breakout.

Any deterioration in Bitcoin’s price, a resurgence in geopolitical tensions that lifts energy prices, or stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data that delays Federal Reserve rate cuts could quickly reduce appetite for altcoins.

On the charts, a fall back below $1.075 would weaken the current breakout, while a loss of the Supertrend support near $1.05 would place the recent bullish thesis under pressure and raise the risk of another retest of the $1.00 psychological support.

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XRP, son günlerde yeniden 1 dolar seviyesini test ederken hem kurumsal yatırımcı hareketleri hem de zincir üstü göstergeler piyasada farklı sinyaller üretiyor. Spot XRP ETF‘lerinde mart ayından bu yana ilk kez iki gün üst üste net çıkış görülürken, Binance rezervlerindeki gerileme ve teknik göstergeler ise satış baskısının zayıflayabileceğine işaret ediyor.

Haberin hazırlandığı sırada XRP yaklaşık 1,11 dolar seviyesinde işlem görüyor.

XRP ETF’lerinde Marttan Bu Yana Bir İlk Spot XRP ETF’leri, piyasaya sürüldükleri günden bu yana yaklaşık 1,5 milyar dolar kümülatif net giriş elde etti.

Ancak son iki işlem gününde tablo değişti.

ETF’lerde mart ayından bu yana ilk kez iki gün üst üste net çıkış yaşandı. Bu durum, kurumsal yatırımcı talebindeki kısa vadeli yavaşlamaya işaret etse de tek başına uzun vadeli eğilimin değiştiğini göstermiyor.

ETF çıkışlarının sürmesi halinde ihraççıların portföylerindeki XRP miktarını azaltması gerekebileceği değerlendirilirken, bunun fiyat üzerindeki etkisi piyasa koşullarına bağlı olarak şekillenecek.

1 Dolar Seviyesi Yakından İzleniyor XRP geçtiğimiz günlerde 1 dolar seviyesine kadar gerileyerek yatırımcıların dikkatini çekti.

Alıcıların devreye girmesiyle fiyat yeniden toparlanırken, piyasanın odağı kritik destek bölgelerinde kalmaya devam ediyor.

Piyasa analisti Diana, XRP’nin yeniden 1,08 doların altına gerilemesi halinde 0,87 dolar seviyesine kadar yeni bir düzeltme ihtimalinin oluşabileceğini belirtiyor.

Analiste göre buna karşılık 1,08 doların üzerinde kalıcılık sağlanması durumunda fiyatın 1,30 dolar bölgesini yeniden hedeflemesi mümkün olabilir.

Bu değerlendirme teknik analiz niteliğinde olup kesin bir fiyat tahmini anlamına gelmiyor.

Binance Verileri Satış Baskısının Azaldığını Gösteriyor Öte yandan zincir üstü veriler daha farklı bir tablo ortaya koyuyor.

Binance’te tutulan XRP miktarı son dört ayın en düşük seviyesine geriledi.

Borsalarda tutulan varlık miktarının azalması genellikle kısa vadeli satış baskısının zayıfladığı yönünde yorumlansa da bu veri tek başına fiyat yönünü belirlemek için yeterli kabul edilmiyor.

Yatırımcıların varlıklarını kişisel cüzdanlara taşıması farklı stratejilerin de sonucu olabilir.

Ali Martinez’den Uzun Vadeli Sinyal Kripto analisti Ali Martinez de teknik göstergelerde dikkat çeken bir gelişmeye işaret etti.

Martinez’e göre aylık zaman diliminde Tom DeMark (TD) Sequential göstergesi XRP için alım sinyali üretti.

Aynı göstergenin Bitcoin, Ethereum ve Solana’da da benzer sinyal verdiğini belirten analist, geçmiş döngülerde bu tür eş zamanlı sinyallerin satıcıların gücünü kaybettiği dönemlerle örtüştüğünü ifade etti.

Bununla birlikte teknik göstergeler tek başına fiyat hareketini garanti etmiyor ve yatırımcılar tarafından diğer piyasa verileriyle birlikte değerlendiriliyor.

XRP İçin Gözler Destek ve Direnç Bölgelerinde Mevcut görünümde XRP için kısa vadede 1,08 dolar seviyesi önemli destek konumunda bulunuyor.

Bu bölgenin korunması halinde piyasa yeniden 1,30 dolar direncini gündemine alabilir.

Öte yandan ETF akışları, borsa rezervleri ve zincir üstü göstergeler birlikte değerlendirildiğinde XRP piyasasında henüz tek yönlü bir görünüm oluşmuş değil.

Şimdilik veriler, kurumsal yatırımcı hareketleri ile zincir üstü göstergelerin farklı sinyaller ürettiği ve yatırımcıların yeni yönü belirlemek için kritik seviyeleri izlemeyi sürdürdüğü bir döneme işaret ediyor.

Bu içerik genel piyasa verilerine dayanır ve yatırım tavsiyesi değildir. Kendi araştırmanızı yapmanızı öneririz.

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Remember when I kept telling you to watch the exit doors instead of the price? For weeks, Ethereum‘s supply was quietly tightening, coins leaving exchanges, staking hitting records, while the price did nothing but bleed and everyone ignored it. Well, this week the ignoring stopped.

ETH is trading at $1,719, up 6.4% on the day, the strongest of all the major coins, and up nearly 9% on the week (live ETH price on CoinGecko). And the thing that lit the fuse is exactly the kind of demand the tight supply was waiting for. Let me walk you through it.

The fund that changed the mood Here is the headline that matters. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, launched a new staked Ethereum fund called ETHB, and it pulled in $100 million on its very first day.

Why is that such a big deal? Two reasons. First, “staked” is the magic word: unlike the older Ethereum ETFs, this fund passes staking yield to investors, the roughly 3% that Ethereum pays for securing the network. That was always Solana’s ETF advantage, and now Ethereum has its own yield-bearing product from the biggest name in finance. Second, $100 million on day one is a statement of demand. After months of watching money drain out of crypto funds, institutions just showed up for Ethereum with real size on the first day they got a product they liked.

And it did not happen in a vacuum. Bitcoin ETFs just logged five straight days of inflows led by BlackRock’s IBIT, the first sustained streak in months. The institutional money that vanished this spring is stepping back in, and Ethereum is getting the biggest single dose of it.

Why ETH is moving so hard Now connect this to the supply story we have been following. Ethereum’s exchange reserves have been sitting at all-time lows around 14.5 million ETH, and the staking ratio at record highs near a third of all supply. Translation: there is less ETH available to buy on the open market than at any point in years.

So what happens when fresh demand, a $100 million fund launch, a short squeeze that liquidated $281 million in bearish bets across crypto, and a dovish shift from Fed Chair Warsh, hits a market with record-thin sellable supply? Exactly what you saw: the price moves fast. A 6.4% daily jump is what a supply squeeze looks like when it finally meets a demand spark. This is the mechanism I have been describing for weeks, just running in the direction nobody positioned for.

The macro helped too. Warsh said inflation risks had eased, the first genuinely dovish note from the new Fed chair, and markets are now watching US jobs data as the next potential fuel. After a hawkish June that crushed crypto, even a small change in the Fed’s tone lands with force.

The honest caveats, as always I owe you the other side, because one great day does not erase a hard year. ETH is still down more than 60% from its 2025 high near $4,950, and this bounce, however real its drivers, has not yet broken the larger downtrend. The level that changes that conversation is $1,800, the resistance ETH rejected during the selloff, and then the big one at $2,000. Until those fall, this is a strong rally inside a bear market, not a confirmed reversal.

And remember what carried ETH down: it falls harder than Bitcoin when fear returns. If the jobs data disappoints or the Fed walks back the dovish tone, the same beta that powered this 6% jump works in reverse. Enjoy the move; respect the trend.

The levels I’m watching Above: $1,750 first, then the real test at $1,800, and the prize at $2,000, where the recovery becomes undeniable. Below: $1,650 is the first support, then $1,600, the floor that held through the worst of it. As long as ETH holds above $1,650, this breakout attempt stays alive.

Where this leaves us Ethereum at $1,719 is having its best day in months, leading every major coin, and for once the reason is concrete: BlackRock’s staked ETH fund drew $100 million on day one, right into a market with record-low sellable supply and record-high staking. The squeeze we watched build all spring finally met its demand spark, with a dovish Fed and a short squeeze as accelerants.

It is not a confirmed trend change yet, $1,800 and $2,000 stand in the way, and ETH’s high beta cuts both ways. But the thing the bears said would never come, institutional demand returning to Ethereum, just showed up with a nine-figure opening day. Watch $1,800. The quiet story is not quiet anymore.

FAQ What is the Ethereum price today? Ethereum is trading around $1,719 on July 3, 2026, up 6.4% on the day, the strongest performance among major coins, and up nearly 9% on the week.

Why is Ethereum going up today? BlackRock launched a staked Ethereum fund, ETHB, that drew $100 million on its first day, landing in a market with record-low exchange supply. A dovish signal from Fed Chair Warsh, a $281 million short squeeze, and five straight days of Bitcoin ETF inflows added fuel.

What is BlackRock’s ETHB fund? ETHB is BlackRock’s new staked Ethereum fund, which passes Ethereum’s staking yield (roughly 3%) to investors, unlike older ETH ETFs. Its $100 million first-day inflow signals returning institutional demand for Ethereum.

What are the key Ethereum levels to watch? Resistance sits at $1,750, then the key $1,800 level, with $2,000 as the milestone that would confirm a real recovery. Support is $1,650, then $1,600. Holding above $1,650 keeps the breakout attempt alive.

Is the Ethereum recovery confirmed? Not yet. ETH remains down over 60% from its 2025 high, and the larger downtrend holds until $1,800 and then $2,000 are reclaimed. The rally has concrete drivers, but ETH’s high beta means it would fall hard again if the macro mood reverses.

This is not investment advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile. Always do your own research.

Cardano’s native token ADA surged more than 15% this week, climbing above $0.160 by Friday. This rally coincided with two significant developments: major wallet holders accumulated ADA during recent price corrections, and a new payment integration expanded ADA’s reach across millions of businesses worldwide.

Expansion of Cardano payment infrastructure draws attentionCommunity contributor MB announced that the recently launched ADA Pay plugin now enables over 7 million businesses globally to accept Cardano for payments. Cardano, known for focusing on smart contracts and digital payment infrastructure, is thus expanding its footprint in global commerce.

MB stated the ADA Pay plugin has opened up Cardano payment acceptance to more than 7 million businesses worldwide.

The new solution reportedly streamlines the process for businesses, reducing the need for extensive custom software development. If adoption continues to grow, consumers could soon use ADA for everyday purchases at a vast network of merchants, lowering adoption barriers for cryptocurrency payments.

Large wallets accumulated during the dipAccording to on-chain analytics platform Santiment, wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million ADA accumulated a total of 150 million ADA since June 25. This accumulation took place amidst a broader market pullback, suggesting strategic buying on the part of significant investors.

Such concentrated buying in downturns often indicates that major holders see current valuations as attractive. At the same time, less available supply for immediate sale can help ADA prices stabilize or rebound more robustly from recent lows.

MetricValueWeekly price performanceOver 15% increaseADA added by large wallets150 millionMerchants reached via payment integrationMore than 7 millionOpen interest in ADA futures$403 millionInterest grows in the ADA derivatives marketCardano’s market capitalization now stands at approximately $5.78 billion, with daily trading volume approaching $500 million. This surge in activity points to renewed bullish interest among traders and investors.

Open interest in ADA futures climbed from $335 million in mid-June to $403 million by Friday. This simultaneous rise in price and open interest is typically interpreted as a direct inflow of new capital into the market, rather than just traders shifting existing positions.

On Monday, the funding rate for ADA futures turned positive, reaching 0.0085% by Friday’s trading session. In this structure, investors holding long positions pay those holding shorts, signaling a growing optimism about ADA’s near-term trend.

Globe Of Crypto notes that ADA bounced from support within a falling wedge pattern. Should a breakout occur, the platform forecasts a strong mid-term recovery toward the $0.35 level.

Key resistance at $0.173, support at $0.138Technically, the relative strength index (RSI) is hovering near the 50 level, while the MACD indicator remains slightly above zero, reflecting a period of consolidation rather than rapid acceleration.

Dave, one of Cardano’s core developers, highlighted that the network’s eUTXO architecture—short for Extended Unspent Transaction Output—enables clearer estimation of transaction fees and resulting outcomes before execution. This model aims to make transaction logic more predictable, reducing failed transaction risks especially in financial applications where cost management is crucial.

Mini glossary: eUTXO is a model that defines in advance which inputs and outputs a transaction will use. It reduces risks of failure by providing greater predictability for future costs and results, which is particularly valuable for financial applications.

On the technical chart, $0.173 stands out as a critical resistance level for ADA, with further sell pressure expected in the $0.185 to $0.245 range. If the price pulls back, structural support is found near $0.138, offering a safety net for bulls as the market digests this week’s gains.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

Shielded Labs has raised the possibility of delaying Zcash's Ironwood network upgrade, warning that ecosystem participants like exchanges, mining pools and wallets may not have enough time to prepare their systems for the planned activation in late July. 

Jason McGee, executive director of Shielded Labs, said in a Zcash community forum post that two major projects are moving forward at the same time. Alongside Ironwood, infrastructure providers are being asked to replace Zcash’s longstanding node and wallet software, zcashd, with a new collection of tools known as the Z3 stack.

The concerns highlight the trade-off between quickly restoring confidence in Zcash’s shielded supply and giving ecosystem participants enough time to deploy and audit the new infrastructure safely. 

Ironwood was proposed after researchers discovered an “infinity” bug in Orchard, Zcash’s main private transaction pool. The flaw could theoretically have allowed an attacker to create an unlimited amount of counterfeit ZEC tokens inside the pool without detection. Developers said there was no evidence that the pool had been exploited. However, Orchard's privacy features make it impossible to prove that no fake coins were created. 

Source: Zooko Wilcox

Ironwood rollout collides with Zcash software migrationIronwood would open a replacement private pool and prevent new activity inside the existing Orchard pool. Funds leaving Orchard would have to pass through an accounting checkpoint that prevents more ZEC from exiting than what originally entered. This would allow users to verify that the circulating supply remains within Zcash’s intended limits. 

At the same time, Zcash is retiring zcashd, the software used by many ecosystem participants to connect to the network and process transactions. Its replacement stack includes Zebra for operating a network node, Zaino for supplying blockchain data to applications and Zallet for wallet functions. 

The network's official guidance documents said operators may need to modify their systems as some zcashd functions will not have direct replacements. 

McGee said Zallet and Zaino were still under development and not ready for production use. Feedback gathered from infrastructure providers suggested that some expect to be ready by late July, while others need more time, he added.

McGee said no delay has been finalized. 

Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox said security reviews had found no additional serious bugs so far and that developers are also working to verify the new system before Ironwood activates. 

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Companies Showcase Ongoing Buildout of Manufacturing Infrastructure at K2 to Address Growing Demand for NAND Flash

TOKYO & MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kioxia Corporation, a subsidiary of Kioxia Holdings Corporation (TOKYO: 285A) and Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) today announced the start of production for their 10th-generation 3D Flash memory technology at Fab2 (K2) at the Kitakami Plant in Iwate Prefecture in Japan. The milestone comes as the companies continue to drive meaningful, multi-year bit growth to address the strong demand for their innovative flash memory technology.

In conjunction with the start of production, the companies held an unveiling ceremony for the K2 facility. Opening in September 2025, the facility has produced the companies’ 8th-generation 3D flash memory products and will begin to scale production with the introduction of their 10th-generation products. Both generations of 3D flash memory adopt innovative CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology and offer high performance, high capacity, and low power consumption.

The Fab2 facility has an earthquake-absorbing architectural structure and a design that utilizes state-of-the-art energy saving manufacturing equipment. The facility uses artificial intelligence for enhanced production efficiencies and employs a space-efficient facility design that enlarges the space available for manufacturing equipment in its clean rooms.

Kioxia and Sandisk recently announced the extension of their joint venture framework through December 2034. The Sandisk-Kioxia partnership has driven decades of NAND flash memory innovation. Continued investments in the K2 fab will fuel the joint venture’s long-term success and ability to deliver leading-edge flash memory innovations at scale and with stability, in line with each company’s previously stated target bit growth.

Koichiro Shibayama, President and CEO of Kioxia Iwate Corporation, which operates the Kitakami Plant, said, “We are pleased to begin production of our advanced 10th-generation flash memory here in Kitakami. The eighth and further generation flash memory products produced at the Fab2 will deliver new value to the rapidly growing AI market. Leveraging the partnership and scale advantages, Kioxia will continue to manufacture leading-edge flash memory products and achieve sustainable corporate growth. Kioxia will continue to contribute to the advancement of the semiconductor industry and the development of local and domestic economies.”

“For decades Sandisk and Kioxia have driven innovation in NAND flash memory,” said Alper Ilkbahar, Chief Technology Officer of Sandisk Corporation. “Beginning production of our 10th-generation 3D flash memory at our Kitakami facility marks an important milestone for the two companies as demand for high-performance flash technologies continues to increase. Through our K2 facility we will continue to support our customers with the world’s leading NAND technology, while providing new economic opportunities for the communities we operate in and serving as an example of strong U.S.-Japan economic relations.”

Kioxia and Sandisk have shared a successful joint venture partnership for over 25 years and will continue to strengthen synergies and competitiveness through joint development of 3D flash memory and capital investments.

About Sandisk

Sandisk (Nasdaq: SNDK) delivers innovative Flash solutions and advanced memory technologies that meet people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. Follow Sandisk on Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube. Join TeamSandisk on Instagram.

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About Kioxia

Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with “memory” by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding expectations for: Sandisk Corporation’s and Kioxia Holdings Corporation’s product roadmap, production scaling plans, and continued ability to drive multi-year bit growth; demand for high-performance flash technologies; the performance, capacity and capabilities of the companies’ 3D flash memory technology; the capabilities and efficiencies of the Fab2 facility; Sandisk’s continued investment strategy in its long-standing joint venture with Kioxia; and the joint venture's long-term success, operational synergies, capital efficiency, competitiveness, and ability to deliver leading-edge 3D flash memory innovations at scale. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Key risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include: adverse changes in global or regional economic conditions, including the impact of evolving trade policies, tariff regimes and trade wars; volatility in demand for Sandisk’s products; pricing trends and fluctuations in average selling prices; exposure to execution, financial and market risks due to long-term agreements; inflation; changes in interest rates and a potential economic recession; the impact of business and market conditions; the impact of competitive products and pricing; the development and introduction of products based on new technologies and management of technology transitions; risks associated with strategic initiatives, including restructurings, acquisitions, divestitures, cost saving measures and joint ventures; risks related to product defects; difficulties or delays in manufacturing or other supply chain disruptions; reliance on strategic relationships with key partners, including Kioxia Corporation; the attraction, retention and development of skilled management and technical talent; risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in business operations; changes to relationships with key customers or consolidation among the customer base; compromise, damage or interruption from cybersecurity incidents or other data system security risks; reliance on intellectual property; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; actions by competitors; risks associated with compliance with changing legal and regulatory requirements; and other risks and uncertainties listed in Sandisk’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 21, 2025 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 1, 2026, to which your attention is directed. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Sandisk undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new information or events, except as required by law.

Hedera has announced that Fireblocks now supports the Hedera Token Service (HTS), opening up institutional-grade custody for native HTS assets through the Fireblocks platform.

What the Integration CoversThe move allows Fireblocks clients to hold HTS tokens alongside their existing digital asset portfolios, with no separate infrastructure or additional setup required. USDC support is live globally from day one, and new wallets no longer need upfront $HBAR funding to get started, removing a longstanding friction point for institutions entering the Hedera ecosystem.

The Hedera Token Service is Hedera's native token issuance and management layer. According to Hedera, it enables the creation of fungible and non-fungible tokens using simple APIs, without relying on smart contracts, and is built for high-throughput operations with predictable fees and fast settlement. Built-in compliance controls include KYC, freeze, and wipe functions, all handled at the consensus layer.

Why Fireblocks Matters for Institutional AccessFireblocks is one of the most widely used institutional digital asset infrastructure platforms available today. The company provides custody, payments, tokenization, treasury management, and network connectivity across 150-plus blockchains to more than 2,400 organizations. Its client base includes major banks, asset managers, and fintechs that rely on the platform for custody and settlement at scale.

For Hedera, landing a Fireblocks integration puts HTS assets directly in front of that institutional client base. The simplified onboarding, particularly the removal of the upfront $HBAR wallet funding requirement, should reduce the operational overhead that has historically made Hedera accounts more cumbersome to provision at scale.

The announcement reflects a broader push by Hedera to build institutional-grade infrastructure partnerships as demand for regulated, on-chain asset management continues to grow.

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Fireblocks: Leader in Public Blockchain Support Coverage, Fireblocks Blog

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Yesterday I told you $80 was the test that would decide whether Solana’s rally was another bounce or a trend change. Well, the test just happened. SOL is trading at $80.84, up 4.3% on the day and nearly 15% on the week, cleanly through the level that rejected it three times during this correction (live SOL price on CoinGecko). And while the price was breaking out, the network quietly hit two milestones that make this rally different from the failed ones. Let me show you both, and then the honest work that still remains.

The breakout, and why this attempt is different First, the price. SOL pushed through $80 with the broad market at its back: Fed Chair Warsh signaled inflation risks have eased, a short squeeze liquidated $281 million in bearish bets, and Bitcoin reclaimed $61,000 with five straight days of ETF inflows. Solana, already the strongest major coin for weeks, led the charge again.

The chart now reads like this: the next resistance sits at $82.73, and analysts see a clean break there opening the path toward $87, with the bigger recovery scenario toward $120 that traders have been eyeing since the $80 debate began. Support is $77, the level the breakout needs to defend. Momentum indicators are healthy but stretched, which is normal after a 15% week: strong trends pause, and a pause is not a failure.

Milestone one: tokenized stocks just beat memecoins Here is the development that genuinely excites me, because it answers Solana’s oldest criticism. For the first time ever, tokenized stocks overtook memecoins as a share of Solana’s daily trading, and a day later tokenized stock volume hit an all-time high of $644 million in a single session.

Think about what that means. The knock on Solana was always that its impressive numbers ran on speculative memecoin churn that could vanish overnight. Now the biggest activity category on the network is real-world equities trading on-chain, the use case Wall Street actually cares about. Add the freshest proof point: Securitize, on the day of its NYSE debut, tokenized $295 million of its own stock on Solana, the largest issuer-sponsored tokenized stock ever at launch. The network is not just hosting the tokenized-stock boom; it is becoming its home field, with roughly 95% of global volume.

Milestone two: Solana got a formal voice The second milestone is quieter but matters for the long game: Solana launched on-chain governance this week. Validators with at least 100,000 SOL delegated can now open formal proposals that go to a stake-weighted vote, and stakers can even overrule how their validator votes.

Why care? Because one criticism of Solana versus Ethereum has been informal, foundation-heavy decision-making. A formal, stake-weighted governance system professionalizes how the network evolves, exactly the kind of institutional maturity that matters as Wall Street moves billions onto the chain. Combined with the Alpenglow upgrade, which co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko says could hit mainnet as early as Q3, cutting settlement from about 12 seconds to 150 milliseconds, the network’s grown-up era is arriving on schedule.

Now the honest part, because I promised Two caveats deserve your attention. First, an uncomfortable detail in the tokenized-stock triumph: Solana’s fees are so cheap that billions in stock trading translate into surprisingly little direct demand for the SOL token itself, and SOL’s own ETFs were roughly flat in June. This rally is being carried by traders and network momentum, not fund flows, which means it has to keep proving itself week by week.

Second, the usual macro truth: SOL just rose 15% in a week, indicators are stretched, and if the jobs data or the Fed disappoints, the highest-beta winners give back gains fastest. A pullback to retest $77, or even the $73 support below it, would be normal and healthy, not a broken thesis.

The levels worth watching Above: $82.73 is the immediate gate, then $87, with the $120 recovery scenario alive as long as the breakout holds. Below: $77 is the line the bulls must defend, then $73. Holding above $77 keeps this a confirmed breakout; losing $73 would send it back to the drawing board.

Bringing it together Solana at $80.84 just passed the test we flagged, breaking the level that stopped it three times, with a 15% weekly gain, tokenized stocks overtaking memecoins for the first time, a $644 million single-day tokenization record, the Securitize NYSE-day listing, and formal on-chain governance going live. The breakout has real substance behind it.

The work now is holding it: $77 must survive any pullback, the $82.73 gate is next, and the rally needs fund flows to eventually join the party. But step back and look at what changed this month: Solana went from “the resilient one” to the network Wall Street trades stocks on, with a breakout chart to match. Watch $82.73 above and $77 below, and enjoy a test passed honestly.

FAQ What is the Solana price today? Solana is trading at $80.84 on July 3, 2026, up 4.3% on the day and nearly 15% on the week, breaking above the key $80 resistance that had rejected it three times during the correction.

Why is Solana going up? SOL broke out amid a market-wide rally sparked by dovish Fed comments and a $281 million short squeeze, on top of Solana-specific strength: tokenized stocks overtook memecoins on the network for the first time, hitting a record $644 million in one day, and on-chain governance launched.

What happens after Solana breaks $80? The next resistance is $82.73, with a clean break opening the path toward $87 and keeping the larger $120 recovery scenario alive. Support at $77 is the level the breakout must defend, with $73 below it.

What are Solana’s tokenized stock milestones? Tokenized equities overtook memecoins as a share of Solana’s daily trading for the first time, single-day volume hit an all-time high of $644 million, and Securitize tokenized $295 million of its own stock on Solana during its NYSE debut. Solana handles roughly 95% of global tokenized stock volume.

What is the risk to Solana’s rally? SOL’s fees are so low that tokenized-stock volume creates little direct token demand, and its ETFs were flat in June, so the rally runs on trader momentum rather than fund flows. After a 15% week, a pullback to retest $77 or $73 would be normal.

This is not investment advice. Cryptocurrency is highly volatile. Always do your own research.

Zscaler's (ZS +0.72%) stock price has dipped by roughly 34% year to date as continued net losses and a decelerating revenue growth rate weigh down on the cybersecurity stock. The company may get a boost as its cybersecurity solutions can safeguard artificial intelligence (AI) agents, which are expected to become more popular. However, there are meaningful hurdles that can prolong this correction.

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Zscaler's revenue growth has been steadily decelerating When a stock delivers substantial year-over-year revenue growth, it's easier to look over high net losses and focus on the bullish thesis. However, those same losses become more central to a stock analysis once revenue growth slows.

That has been the case for Zscaler in recent years. It has a five-year annualized revenue growth rate of 44% that drops to 34.8% for its three-year CAGR. Zscaler only reported 25% year-over-year revenue growth in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. It's a sign that growth has slowed down considerably, and the company remains unprofitable.

Zscaler mentioned in its Q3 FY26 press release that it is attracting new customers and expanding relationships with existing ones while hinting at a focus on "driving profitable growth across multiple vectors."

Profitability may be on the way soon, based on the company only posting a -1.6% net profit margin in its fiscal 2026 third quarter. However, the excitement about profitability may be muted by a steady trend of slower revenue growth.

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It's really hard to value Zscaler, but guidance suggests the overall picture will worsen Investors can't use the P/E ratio to assess Zscaler since it is unprofitable. The stock has a 6.6 price-to-sales ratio, which is much lower than those of CrowdStrike and Fortinet. It's not the best metric to use, since a company on the verge of bankruptcy can have a price-to-sales ratio below 1, but other valuation metrics like the P/E and PEG ratios aren't suitable at this stage.

While Zscaler has a healthy balance sheet that includes $4.6 billion in total current assets, its long-term outlook isn't great. Although the company touted agentic AI as a meaningful opportunity, guidance suggests that revenue deceleration will continue.

Zscaler anticipates 16% to 17% year-over-year revenue growth in fiscal 2027. It's a far cry from the 44% annualized revenue growth rate over the past five years. The company's financial growth rates are well removed from what they were when Zscaler commanded a price of almost $400 per share back in 2021.

Decelerating growth, combined with guidance suggesting more of the same, doesn't mean the AI opportunity is as groundbreaking as the company suggests. Artificial intelligence has been a major catalyst for many companies, but the numbers suggest this type of transformation isn't currently underway at Zscaler.

Marc Guberti has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Zscaler. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Key Takeaways Bloom is a microcosm of how AI-bearish economists & analysts have missed the fundamental demand driversWatch my video to see where I have identified key "buy zones" for Bloom Energy (BE) in May and JuneBrookfield CEO Bruce Flatt, the financier of AI infrastructure investing, just 5X'ed his Bloom bet I have written about Bloom Energy ((BE - Free Report) ) several times recently as the Bull of the Day. And it seems like every other week gives me a new to reason to update this incredible growth story with bullish deal news and a fresh angle on a 21st century American company that evolved from fringe obscurity and Wall Street disbelief to a profitable large cap provider of clean, mobile, on-demand energy for datacenters.Cutting to the chase, the two big news items for Bloom in the past week were (1) inclusion into the Russell 1000 large cap index (a metrics-based index unlike the S&P 500's "committee" selection) and (2) an expansion of their AI infrastructure partnership with Brookfield (

(BN - Free Report) ) to $25 billion -- a fivefold increase since their initial strategic alliance in October!From the June 30 press release...

"The expanded partnership reflects strong and sustained demand from hyperscalers and AI infrastructure developers for fast, reliable, and community-friendly power. It brings together Brookfield’s global leadership in AI infrastructure development, access to capital, and operating scale with Bloom’s rapidly deployable onsite power platform. Together, the companies continue to advance a new model for AI factories that integrates power, compute, data center infrastructure, and capital from the outset."

And this statement from Sikander Rashid, Head of AI Infrastructure at Brookfield, sums up the vision and strategy of the $1 trillion asset manager as they seek to become an integral part of the AI buildout, behind the scenes of the "hyperscaler" headlines...

“Scaling our commitment with Bloom Energy reflects both the strength of this partnership and the conviction behind our broader AI infrastructure strategy, including integrated compute. Scaling this partnership further strengthens Brookfield’s position as one of the leading global AI infrastructure investors, capable of delivering end-to-end solutions, from electrons to tokens, for some of the world’s most sophisticated customers.”

Regarding the Russell rebalance that occurred last weekend, it created a great opportunity to buy more BE shares as the stock had just made new highs on Thursday June 25 above $350 and then reversed hard into Friday as Russell 2000 small-cap managers and benchmarkers had to sell their shares.

Investors who jumped on prices below $275 will be well-rewarded, just as my TAZR Trader group has been buying on every dip under $250. Indeed, on Thursday July 1, Evercore ISI raised their price target on BE to a new Street-high of $350 and I think that will be eclipsed again before the year is done.

Evercore analyst Nicholas Amicucci said that Bloom’s ability to provide reliable, dispatchable power to a "volatile demand profile" differentiates it from competitors.

From Electrons to Tokens

Bloom Energy empowers enterprises to meet soaring energy demands and responsibly take charge of their power needs. The company’s solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems provide ultra-reliable, clean, and highly scalable onsite electricity using natural gas and hydrogen for combustion-free fuel.

Bloom has Fortune 500 customers around the world, including data centers, semiconductor manufacturing, large utilities, and other commercial and industrial sectors as well as mission-critical organizations in local communities, such as hospitals, college campuses and retailers. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Bloom Energy employs more than 2,000 people worldwide and manufactures its systems in the United States.

The gap that Bloom fills right now sits between surging demand for fast, on-site, "behind the meter" (off-grid) power and how long it takes to get permits and hardware for either gas turbines from GE Vernova (

(GEV - Free Report) ) or power connections to local grids. Bloom's SOFCs can be installed in less than 90 days. Semiconductor engineer, analyst, and investor Ben Pouladian (@benitoz on X), who often gets access to key NVIDIA (

(NVDA - Free Report) ) technology leaders, posted this on X June 30..."Brookfield just took its Bloom Energy commitment from $5B to $25B in eight months. Fivefold.

Read the quote, not the headline

Brookfield's head of AI infra: "end to end solutions, from electrons to tokens"

That is the Electrons To Tokens trade. A trillion dollar allocator bought the front of the Token Dollar loop, the behind the meter watt. The fifth straight deal into the same name in eight months

Same loop. Now with a buyer naming it."

What he means by "fifth straight deal" is that Bloom has also been inking key partnerships with other energy infrastructure players like AEP. In January, American Electric Power (

(AEP - Free Report) ) announced a $2.65B SOFC deal with Bloom. You can read more about that AEP deal, plus notes from Bloom's 2026 Data Center Power Report, in this June 16 Bull of the Day article where I describe that "Bloom's story is a microcosm of how the AI-bearish economists & analysts have missed the fundamental demand drivers."

And here's my recent video on Bloom where I identified key "buy zones" for BE in May and June.

Rocket Scientist Takes On the Skeptics 

To truly appreciate where Bloom sits today, you have to look back at the roots of KR Sridhar's vision -- which actually started on another planet.

Before he was a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, KR Sridhar was a literal rocket scientist. He grew up in India, experiencing the frequent, unpredictable power grid failures common to the region at the time. After moving to the U.S. and earning his PhD in mechanical engineering, he became the director of the Space Technologies Laboratory at the University of Arizona.

In the 1990s, Sridhar led a project for NASA to build an oxygen-generating machine for a future manned mission to Mars. His device used a solid oxide ceramic technology: it took in the carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere, pumped in electricity, and split the molecules to generate breathable oxygen.

But in 1999, the Mars Polar Lander crashed. NASA subsequently canceled the mission, and Sridhar's project was effectively mothballed.

Instead of letting the technology die, Sridhar had an epiphany: He realized he could run the entire process in reverse. If you take that exact same solid oxide ceramic material, feed oxygen into one side and a fuel source (like natural gas or hydrogen) into the other, it creates a chemical reaction that produces electricity -- without combustion, without smoke, and entirely off the traditional transmission grid.

In 2001, he co-founded Ion America (later renamed Bloom Energy).

The Era of Total Secrecy & Skepticism

For nearly a decade, Bloom Energy operated in absolute stealth mode. Sridhar’s headquarters had no sign on the building, a completely cryptic website, and zero public progress reports.

The skepticism from the energy sector and Wall Street during this era was immense. Fuel cells had long been considered the "Holy Grail" of clean tech, but they were notoriously plagued by three massive roadblocks:

>>Cost: Traditional fuel cells required precious metals like platinum.
>>Durability: Early iterations degraded rapidly, sometimes lasting less than two years.
>>Scale: They simply couldn't generate enough continuous, reliable baseline power to justify their massive price tags.

Most experts assumed Bloom was just another Silicon Valley "fake-it-till-you-make-it" hype machine backed by venture capital.

The Infamous 2010 60 Minutes Unveiling

The curtain finally lifted in February 2010, when Sridhar invited 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl into his lab for the first-ever public look at the "Bloom Box."

The segment became an instant piece of Silicon Valley lore. Sridhar demystified the "secret sauce," showing Stahl how he baked everyday sand into thin ceramic squares and painted them with green and black proprietary inks. Instead of platinum, Sridhar utilized a cheap metal alloy to separate the disks.

During the broadcast, Sridhar and his legendary venture capital backer, John Doerr, laid out an incredibly ambitious, and highly criticized, vision:

"The Bloom box is intended to replace the grid... for its customers. It's cheaper than the grid, it's cleaner than the grid."

~John Doerr to Lesley Stahl, 2010Sridhar confidently predicted that within five years, a small, $3,000 version of the box would sit in every American backyard, powering homes completely wirelessly.

The Backlash

The 60 Minutes episode was treated as a massive teaser just ahead of their official corporate launch, but it also painted a target on Bloom's back. Critics noted that early large-scale units cost upwards of $700,000 to $800,000 each. The dream of a cheap consumer backyard box never materialized.

For years after that interview, Wall Street disbelief grew. Detractors pointed out the heavy reliance on state and federal clean-energy subsidies, brief product lifespans, and billions of dollars in cumulative corporate losses as proof that the technology "would never work" profitably at scale.

The Data Center Redemption Arc

What critics in 2010 didn't fully anticipate was how the nature of electricity demand would evolve. Bloom's initial residential dream faded, but Sridhar pivoted aggressively toward enterprise, industrial, and mission-critical commercial buyers who cared less about cheap backyard novelties and more about uninterrupted baseline power.

Early testers mentioned in that 60 Minutes piece -- like Google, eBay, and FedEx -- were looking for alternative, efficient footprints. eBay's CEO noted at the time that just five Bloom Boxes on their campus produced five times as much usable, consistent 24/7 electricity as their entire footprint of over 3,200 rooftop solar panels.

Fast forward to today, and that 24/7, high-efficiency footprint is exactly why Bloom has transitioned from a speculative clean-tech longshot into a large-cap player. With the explosion of AI datacenters drawing immense amounts of power from already strained regional grids, Sridhar's long-fought, multi-decade struggle to perfect solid oxide fuel cells has found its ultimate product-market fit.

Reminds me of another rocket scientist named Elon who the experts laughed at.

Kevin Cook is a Senior Stock Strategist for Zacks Investment Research where he runs the TAZR Trader portfolio and has been investing in Bloom Energy (BE - Free Report) since $70. TAZR also owns other key AI infrastructure players like NVDA, TSM, MU, LITE, and OUST.

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SummarySpaceX is evolving into an integrated launch, connectivity, and AI infrastructure platform, with AI expected to become its primary long-term growth driver.Starlink reached 10.3 million subscribers in Q1 2026, while AI hosting agreements imply approximately $26 billion in annualized recurring revenue.Starship V3 is expected to increase payload capacity twentyfold and reduce launch costs per kilogram by roughly ten times, strengthening internal economics.Despite strong growth prospects, SPCX reported a $4.94 billion FY2025 net loss, a $4.28 billion Q1 2026 loss, and raised $25 billion through bonds.Investors should monitor AI hosting revenue, operating margin improvement, and cash burn, as execution will determine whether the premium valuation remains justified. Walter Cicchetti/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

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The logo of BioNTech is pictured at Biontech's research laboratory for individualised vaccines against cancer in Mainz, Germany, July 27, 2023. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

CompaniesBERLIN, July 3 (Reuters) - BioNTech (22UAy.DE), opens new tab has held confidential talks with potential buyers about ​the German sites that the ‌COVID‑19 vaccine maker plans to close, which has now grown to four locations, ​the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on ​Friday.

The German company had said in ⁠May that it would close three ​sites in Germany - Idar-Oberstein, Marburg and ​Tuebingen - by the end of 2027, and also end operations in Singapore by the ​first quarter of next year, ​affecting up to 1,860 jobs.

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According to Handelsblatt, ‌the ⁠Berlin-based BioNTech subsidiary JPT Peptides is also being put up for sale.

The maker of peptides used in ​immunology and ​drug ⁠discovery is no longer profitable, and BioNTech plans to ​close it by the end ​of ⁠this year, the report said, citing people familiar with the decisions.

BioNTech ⁠and ​JPT Peptides did not ​immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.

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At Wednesday's close, one share of CrowdStrike (CRWD +0.52%) cost $772.74. On Thursday morning, it cost about $193. Nothing about the company changed overnight -- shareholders simply woke up with four times as many shares, each worth a quarter as much. The cybersecurity specialist's first-ever stock split, a 4-for-1 move announced alongside its earnings report in June, took effect with Thursday's trading.

A dramatically lower share price has a way of making a stock feel more affordable. And that feeling invites the classic post-split question: Is CrowdStrike a buy at today's price?

The honest answer starts with an unsatisfying truth: The split itself tells us nothing.

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What a split does -- and doesn't do CrowdStrike executed the split as a stock dividend, giving investors of record on June 25 three additional shares for every one they owned, distributed after the market closed on July 1. Companies typically do this after a big run-up, partly to make shares feel accessible to smaller investors and employees.

But a split adds no value. The business is worth what it was worth on Wednesday. And with most brokerages now offering fractional shares, the practical benefit of a lower share price is smaller than it once was. At most, a first-ever split reads as a statement of confidence from management -- a signal the company expects its best days to continue. That's nice, but it isn't an investment case.

The investment case has to come from the business and the valuation. So let's look at both.

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The demand signals underneath look even better. CrowdStrike added $255.8 million of net new annual recurring revenue during the quarter -- a first-quarter record, and up 32% year over year -- bringing total annual recurring revenue to $5.51 billion, up 24%. When net new recurring revenue grows faster than the existing base, it points to demand that is strengthening, not maturing. Management credits the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, as companies deploying AI need to secure the new systems and data that come with it.

"CrowdStrike is AI security infrastructure, critical to successful AI adoption," said founder and CEO George Kurtz in the company's fiscal first-quarter earnings release.

Profitability is finally showing up, too. CrowdStrike swung to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net income of $27.8 million in the quarter, compared to a $104.3 million loss a year earlier. Free cash flow hit a record $468 million -- an impressive 34% of revenue. And management raised its full-year outlook, now guiding for about $5.9 billion in revenue, implying roughly 23% growth.

So the business earns high marks. The problem is that the market has known all of this for a while, and it has bid the stock accordingly.

At about $193 per share as of this writing, CrowdStrike trades at more than 150 times the midpoint of management's non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings guidance for fiscal 2027, and at about 33 times this year's expected revenue. On a GAAP basis, the company has only just crossed into profitability -- that $27.8 million of net income came on $1.39 billion of revenue. A multiple like that assumes the current acceleration persists for years while profits scale dramatically the whole way.

So, does a $193 price tag make CrowdStrike a buy? Not on its own. The split changed the share price, not the price of the business -- and the business, as wonderful as it is, still costs as much as it did on Wednesday. And I wouldn't sell a company executing this well. But I also wouldn't start a position just because the sticker looks smaller, either. Personally, I'd wait for the valuation to come down before buying -- whether through a lower stock price or through a few more years of the earnings growth CrowdStrike keeps delivering.

@trishoolai, the team behind Bittensor's (@opentensor) subnet 23, has released HaloGuard 1.0, a real-time prompt safety model that claims top-one rankings across seven established safety benchmarks. The launch, announced on July 2, puts a relatively compact model up against offerings from much larger AI labs.

Small models, strong resultsHaloGuard comes in two sizes. The 4B parameter version claims first place across all seven benchmarks it was tested on. The 0.8B version is positioned as a lightweight option that outperforms models several times its size, making low-latency deployment far more practical for developers building on AI pipelines or agent frameworks.

The core design philosophy is interception rather than remediation. HaloGuard screens prompts before they reach the underlying model or agent, catching potentially harmful inputs at the front door rather than filtering outputs after damage is done.

Built to break itselfThe subnet's incentive structure is what distinguishes it from conventional safety tooling. The system creates a competitive environment where miners submit adversarial prompts to identify potentially problematic behaviors. In plain terms, miners are paid to find ways to break the model, and each successful attack feeds back into a patch cycle. Trishool turns AI red-teaming into a decentralized, ongoing process, so that as AI gets smarter, the defenses and safety checks improve alongside it.

Trishool describes itself as a decentralized alignment layer designed to establish sovereign, market-validated safety for artificial intelligence, built to create a trustless mechanism for safe superintelligence by automating the safety loop at a planetary scale.

An earlier alpha version of HaloGuard is already running live on the Chutes subnet, the AI inference subnet that generated $43M in Q1 2026 real AI revenue, where it has reportedly recorded an 87% F1 score on real traffic since May. That live deployment gives the benchmark claims some grounding in production data, rather than controlled test conditions alone.

Bittensor is an open-source platform where participants produce digital commodities including AI inference and training. It is composed of distinct subnets, each an independent community of miners who produce the commodity and validators who evaluate the miners' work. HaloGuard's launch is a concrete example of that model being applied directly to AI safety infrastructure.

Sources
Trishool Documentation (docs.trishool.ai)
Trishool Phase 2 GitHub Repository
Bittensor Official Documentation

A total of $30 million worth of Bitcoin, linked to criminal investigations involving Clifton Collins in Ireland, has once again moved on the blockchain. This unexpected development has raised questions about whether the previously seized digital assets are being prepped for sale or if the movement was simply a technical wallet transfer initiated by authorities.

Focus on Coinbase and Irish policeClifton Collins is widely known for amassing over $400 million in Bitcoin through illegal activities. However, reports stated that Collins later lost access to most of these holdings. In March 2024, the Irish national police force, An Garda Siochana, seized $30 million worth of Bitcoin from the case and transferred the funds to Coinbase for safekeeping.

Recent on-chain activity revealed that the same $30 million has been relocated once again. Blockchain analytics firms such as Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain tracked this transaction. As of now, Irish authorities have yet to issue an official statement clarifying the intention behind the transfer.

Glossary: An Garda Siochana is the national police force of Ireland. Arkham Intelligence and Lookonchain are analytics platforms that monitor wallet movements using publicly available blockchain data.

Irish authorities have not yet provided an official rationale for the latest transaction, leaving it unclear whether the movement signals preparations for sale or merely represents a custody adjustment.

Transparency sets this case apart from traditional seizuresThe open ledger structure of Bitcoin allows these seized assets to be tracked in real-time, in stark contrast to conventional asset forfeiture processes which typically lack transparency. Public traceability of wallet activity enables both market participants and regulatory bodies to scrutinize such moves more closely than ever before.

Another key issue for the sector is the role exchanges and custodians play in holding state-controlled Bitcoin assets and facilitating potential sales. Aspects such as wallet security, authorization of transfers, and the timing of sales are likely to be critical as these processes evolve.

Market impact expected to remain limitedTechnical teams partnering with institutional investors monitor such cases not only from a legal perspective but also for possible market implications. Movements of wallets controlled by state entities could set benchmarks for future seizure and sale protocols.

According to Glassnode data, inflows from government wallets typically account for less than 0.1% of daily BTC trading volume, indicating that such transactions are unlikely to pose systemic pressure on the market.

TitleDataAmount seized in March 2024$30 million BTCMost recent transfer$30 million BTCShare of government wallet inflows in daily BTC volumeBelow 0.1%Glassnode data shows that inflows from government-controlled wallets have generally remained below 0.1% of daily BTC trading volumes.

Next steps: sale or auction might be aheadIrish authorities are expected to make an official announcement in the near future. While possibilities include a public auction or an over-the-counter sale, it remains premature to conclude that the recent movement signals an imminent sale without formal confirmation.

The case has become a focal point for ongoing discussions on how governments should handle confiscated crypto assets. While Bitcoin’s pseudonymous design remains a factor, on-chain traceability allows for detailed tracking of asset movements, contributing to broader debates over digital asset management practices by state actors.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

The Ethereum Foundation published a policy guide on July 1, positioning Ethereum as neutral public infrastructure for governments and institutions. The document, prepared by the foundation’s Global Policy Strategy Team, frames Ethereum as a decentralized alternative to the centralized digital systems that many governments currently rely on for payments, identity verification, and record-keeping.

$76 Billion in Staked ETH as a Security Argument The guide cites an OpenZeppelin analysis showing approximately $76 billion in staked ETH securing the Ethereum network as of March 2026. 

It would cost roughly $50.7 billion to finalize a fraudulent transaction on the network, excluding automatic slashing penalties, according to a Cryptopolitan report. The foundation contrasts Ethereum’s continuous uptime since its 2015 launch with that of other layer-1 blockchains reviewed in the OpenZeppelin analysis. 

Binance Smart Chain, XRP Ledger, Tron, Solana, and Canton each experienced between one and seven outages and had comparatively few economic deterrents to attack, the report found.  Ethereum’s validator set is globally distributed across nations and legal systems, with no single country controlling a majority share. 

“Ethereum is a decentralized ecosystem that functions through the activity of a large, diverse, and global group of stakeholders,” the guide stated. “That breadth of participation is one of the things that makes Ethereum so secure, which in turn is what makes it the top choice for institutions, enterprises, and the public sector.”

From Investment Asset to Digital Infrastructure Ethereum has historically been discussed as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The foundation is now framing it as foundational digital infrastructure comparable to the internet’s base protocols. 

That rebranding could influence how regulators worldwide classify public blockchains and the tokens that operate on them. The guide highlights sovereign governments already using Ethereum-based solutions. Argentina and Bhutan have built decentralized identity systems on the network.

 Indian authorities are testing Ethereum-based land registries to reduce property fraud in title transfers. The foundation encourages lawmakers to define a clear distinction between public blockchains open to anyone and those controlled by a single organization or foundation.

Timed With a Foundation Restructuring The policy guide arrives alongside a structural overhaul at the Ethereum Foundation. The organization cut roughly 20% of its workforce and created an “institutional layer” cluster focused specifically on government and enterprise engagement. A separate nonprofit, Ethereum Institutional, also launched this week with backing from key ecosystem participants.

If governments begin adopting Ethereum as public infrastructure, the regulatory clarity it would generate would extend well beyond Ethereum itself. The precedent would shape how all public blockchains are classified, potentially accelerating institutional investment across the broader digital asset market.

The guide cites independent security audits and uptime data while noting that one unnamed layer-1 blockchain had an organization controlling about 42% of the token supply, a trait that institutions would typically need to disclose and mitigate.

The foundation’s next test is whether this guide moves from policy paper to government procurement shortlist, a process that typically takes years rather than months.

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The fresh $8 million raise for predictive behavioral AI network THEA puts Solana at the center of a quiet but consequential race. Instead of forcing inference computation on-chain—an expensive and slow proposition—the project is building a coordination layer that settles accounts and routes requests while the heavy math stays off-chain. The approach addresses a friction that has kept machine learning outputs from being reliably used in DeFi and on-chain automation. The funding round, led by Maven11 Capital, Spartan Group, ManifoldTrading, HackVC and Fisher8 Capital, arrived as institutional interest in crypto-AI convergence keeps climbing.

Solana has consistently ranked among the top chains by developer activity, as seen in recent weekly developer rankings, and the network’s low-latency architecture makes it an attractive settlement layer for AI coordination. THEA plans to use Solana to manage inference requests, accounting, and settlement, treating the blockchain as a verifiable ledger rather than a compute engine. It is a division of labor that mirrors how certain high-frequency trading systems operate: speed-sensitive logic stays close to the hardware, while finality and dispute resolution happen on-chain.

The Case for Keeping Computation Off-Chain On-chain inference remains a bottleneck. Running neural networks directly on Ethereum or Solana is not only cost-prohibitive but also introduces latency that breaks real-time use cases. THEA’s design acknowledges that machine learning models will run where they perform best—on GPUs, TPUs, or future specialized hardware—while Solana provides an immutable record of who requested what, which model was used, and who should be paid. This separation could unlock a market where AI services are paid for on a per-inference basis, with settlement flowing through SOL or SPL tokens.

The structure also lowers the trust barrier. Rather than requiring every user to audit a model’s output, the network coordinates what answers were delivered and provides a settlement trail. The round included trading firm ManifoldTrading, which suggests institutional interest not just in the technology but in how AI outputs could be plugged into execution environments. A transparent ledger of AI interactions is something that quant funds and automated strategy builders might find particularly useful.

What Solana’s Ecosystem Gains From an AI Settlement Layer THEA’s launch could give Solana-based DeFi protocols a native way to integrate predictive models without building their own infrastructure. If a lending protocol wants to use AI to score borrower risk or a DEX wants to reroute orders based on model-driven slippage forecasts, the coordination layer would handle the invoicing and settlement. These kinds of partnerships mirror other AI-driven Web3 integrations, such as UXLINK and Origins Network, where off-chain compute is paired with on-chain coordination. Teams building on Solana get a middleware that reduces the time from model output to on-chain action.

The timing matters. A string of recent infrastructure deals has pushed the total value of tokenized real-world assets past $20 billion, and on-chain settlement for non-speculative data—such as AI predictions—could be next. If THEA’s model gains traction, Solana might see a new category of transaction volume that does not originate from token swaps or NFT mints but from machine-to-machine invoicing. That would add a different kind of fee base and broaden the network’s utility beyond its current DeFi and memecoin identity.

Open Questions and What to Watch Despite the raise, several things are not yet settled. THEA’s tokenomics have not been disclosed, and it is unclear whether the network will introduce a native token, use SOL as the primary gas and settlement unit, or structure fees in stablecoins. The decision will shape how value accrues and whether the protocol is perceived as a Solana-native asset or an external service that uses Solana as a utility.

Adoption also hinges on how many AI model providers plug into the network. THEA’s coordination layer only works if there is enough supply of predictive behavioral models willing to accept payment through on-chain rails. For now, the networks that dominate AI inference—mostly centralized providers—have shown little interest in crypto settlement. If THEA cannot bridge that gap, the network may struggle to attract volume from serious machine learning teams.

Another variable is Solana’s reliability. While the chain’s uptime has improved, a coordination layer that handles real-time inference requests demands near-perfect block production and minimal state bloat. Even short delays in settlement could create discrepancies between off-chain model results and their on-chain record, opening arbitrage or dispute scenarios. Traders watching THEA should track the ratio of inference requests settled versus failed, if that data becomes public.

Still, the raise signals that venture capital sees value in the plumbing between AI and blockchains, not just in yet another layer-one token or decentralized compute marketplace. If THEA executes, Solana could become the de facto settlement environment for an emerging class of machine intelligence services. The next test is a mainnet launch that shows real usage, not just a well-funded idea.

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Max delves deep into the cryptocurrency realm, with a passion for altcoins and NFTs. Convinced of crypto's transformative potential, he envisions a decentralized financial future. Max's background in the financial sector grants him unique insights into global monetary systems. In his leisure, Max embraces the thrill of adventures and is an avid sports enthusiast, finding balance and rejuvenation away from work.

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pembina Pipeline Corporation ("Pembina" or the "Company") (TSX: PPL; NYSE: PBA), today announced that it has entered into a non-binding Heads of Agreement (the "HOA") with the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, Trans Mountain Corporation, and Alberta Petroleum and Marketing Commission, to participate in a proposed nation-building energy infrastructure initiative intended to strengthen Canada's energy transportation network and expand market access for Canadian crude oil. Pembina will contribute its development and execution expertise to a multi-stakeholder initiative connecting Canadian energy to global markets. Pembina's participation remains subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

A first-of-its-kind initiative in Canada

The HOA contemplates the development of a new approximately one million barrel per day crude oil pipeline system connecting Alberta to Canada's West Coast, and a related export terminal (the "Project"). The proposed pipeline will leverage the existing Trans Mountain pipeline right of way, also known as the southern route. The Project is being advanced as a national priority that brings together the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, Indigenous partners, and industry. Under the framework in the HOA, the Project would be held through a development company jointly owned by the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, and Pembina, with a working interest to be reserved for Indigenous partners to acquire at commercial operations. Pembina's economic interest through construction will be 10 percent with the opportunity for up to an additional 10 percent once the Project enters commercial operation. Trans Mountain Corporation will serve as the lead Project proponent, responsible for construction of the Project, the regulatory process, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, and subsequent operation of the asset.

A defined, expertise-led role

Pembina would participate as an experienced industry operator able to provide an independent perspective on cost, schedule, and execution — complementing, rather than replacing, the lead Project proponent. In this capacity, Pembina would bring more than 70 years of safe, disciplined and cost-effective project development and execution working alongside the experienced team at Trans Mountain Corporation. As part of this, Pembina, through the HOA, is in early stages of reviewing the development plans and initial capital cost estimates for the Project; this due diligence work stream will continue until signing of definitive agreements, which is targeted for September 2026.

A measured, disciplined and risk-managed approach

Consistent with its long-standing approach to capital allocation, Pembina will evaluate participation in the Project through a disciplined and rigorous investment framework. The proposed multi-stakeholder structure is intended to appropriately align risk and responsibility among participants and includes protection for Pembina related to matters such as cost overruns and returns. Pembina has full discretion over any final investment decision ("FID") for its interest and shall have no at-risk development capital prior to FID. Pembina will assess the opportunity against defined Project milestones throughout the development period and will evaluate its participation in the context of its longstanding prudent capital allocation guardrails and its broader development portfolio. The Company intends to provide updates at appropriate milestones as the evaluation of the Project progresses.

"The Project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance nation-building energy infrastructure that strengthens Canada's economy and expands access to global markets for Canadian energy," said Scott Burrows, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pembina. "We are proud to bring our development and execution expertise to a project of this national significance. Our participation will be evaluated through the same disciplined lens we apply to every capital decision. We have approached our involvement in a way that is measured, that preserves our financial flexibility, and that incorporates meaningful protections — so that any participation remains consistent with our financial guardrails and creates durable value for our shareholders."

About Pembina

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading energy transportation and midstream service provider that has served North America's energy industry for more than 70 years. Pembina owns an extensive network of strategically located assets, including hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas pipelines, gas gathering and processing facilities, oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics services, and an export terminals business. Through our integrated value chain, we seek to provide safe and reliable energy solutions that connect producers and consumers across the world, support a more sustainable future and benefit our customers, investors, employees and communities. For more information, please visit www.pembina.com.

Purpose of Pembina: We deliver extraordinary energy solutions so the world can thrive.

Pembina is structured into three Divisions: Pipelines Division, Facilities Division and Marketing & New Ventures Division.

Pembina's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under PPL and PBA, respectively. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.

Forward-Looking Information and Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements"), including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable securities legislation, that are based on Pembina's current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "continue", "anticipate", "schedule", "will", "expects", "estimate", "potential", "planned", "future", "outlook", "strategy", "project", "plan", "commit", "maintain", "focus", "ongoing", "believe" and similar expressions suggesting future events or future performance.

In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements relating to: the development, scope, capacity, location and development path, regulatory approval process, timing and benefits of the Project; the terms and conditions of the definitive agreements with respect to the Project and timing for completion of such agreements; Pembina's review of the development plans and initial capital cost estimates for the Project, including the timing thereof; Pembina's potential participation in the Project and the contemplated structure, ownership and governance of the Project; the anticipated role of Pembina, the Government of Canada, the Province of Alberta, Indigenous partners and Trans Mountain Corporation; the nature, timing and extent of Pembina's potential capital commitments, including its assessment against its investment framework, and the economic protections contemplated; the anticipated designation of the Project as being in the national interest; the expected approach to Indigenous consultation and ownership; and the timing of a potential FID in respect of the Project.

These forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions that Pembina has made in respect thereof as at the date of this news release, including, among other things: the completion of satisfactory due diligence and with respect to the Project; prevailing commodity prices, cost estimates, financing conditions and market conditions; the continued participation and alignment of the other stakeholders in the Project; oil and gas industry exploration and development activity levels and the geographic region of such activity; the success of Pembina's operations; prevailing commodity prices (including long-term average historical pricing and frac spreads), interest rates, carbon prices, tax rates, exchange rates and inflation rates; the ability of Pembina to maintain current credit ratings; the availability and cost of capital to fund future capital requirements relating to existing assets, projects, including the Project, and the repayment or refinancing of existing debt as it becomes due; future operating costs; geotechnical and integrity costs; that any required definitive agreements with respect to the Project, including commercial agreements, can be reached in the manner and timing and on the terms expected by Pembina; that all required corporate, regulatory, governmental and environmental approvals can be obtained on acceptable terms and in a timely manner; that counterparties will comply with contracts in a timely manner; that there are no unforeseen events preventing the performance of contracts or the completion of the relevant projects, including the Project; prevailing regulatory, tax and environmental laws and regulations; maintenance of operating margins; the amount of future liabilities relating to lawsuits and environmental incidents; and the availability of coverage under Pembina's insurance policies (including in respect of Pembina's business interruption insurance policy).

Although Pembina believes the expectations and material factors and assumptions reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date hereof, there can be no assurance that these expectations, factors and assumptions will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: that the stakeholders will be unable to reach an agreement on the definitive agreements with respect to the Project in the manner and timing and on the terms expected by Pembina or otherwise; that FID in respect of the Project may not occur on the timing expected by Pembina or otherwise; the regulatory environment and decisions, including the outcome of regulatory hearings, and Indigenous and landowner consultation requirements; the impact of competitive entities and pricing; reliance on third parties to successfully operate and maintain certain assets; reliance on key relationships, joint venture partners and agreements; labour and material shortages; the strength and operations of the oil and natural gas production industry and related commodity prices; non-performance or default by contractual counterparties; actions by governmental or regulatory authorities, including changes in laws and treatment, changes in royalty rates, regulatory decisions, changes in regulatory processes or increased environmental regulation; the ability of Pembina to acquire or develop the necessary infrastructure in respect of future development projects; fluctuations in operating results; adverse general economic and market conditions, including potential recessions in Canada, North America and worldwide resulting in changes, or prolonged weaknesses, as applicable, in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, inflation, commodity prices, supply/demand trends and overall industry activity levels; new Canadian and/or U.S. trade policies or barriers, including the imposition of new tariffs, duties or other trade restrictions; geopolitical risks; constraints on the, or the unavailability of, adequate supplies, infrastructure or labour; the political environment in North America and elsewhere, including changes in trade relations between Canada and the U.S., and public opinion thereon; the ability to access various sources of debt and equity capital; adverse changes in credit ratings; counterparty credit risk; technology and cyber security risks; natural catastrophes; and certain other risks detailed in Pembina's Annual Information Form and Management's Discussion and Analysis, each dated February 26, 2026 for the year ended December 31, 2025 and from time to time in Pembina's public disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca, www.sec.gov and through Pembina's website at www.pembina.com.

This list of risk factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Readers are cautioned that events or circumstances could cause results to differ materially from those predicted, forecasted or projected by forward-looking statements contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release. Pembina does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information contained herein, except as required by applicable laws. The forward-looking information and financial outlooks contained in this news release have been approved by management as of the date of this news release. The purpose of these financial outlooks is to assist readers in understanding Pembina's expected and targeted financial results, and this information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saxena White P.A. has filed a securities class action lawsuit (the “Class Action”) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against Commvault Systems, Inc. (“Commvault” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CVLT), and certain Commvault executive officers (“Defendants”). The Class Action asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Commvault securities between January 28, 2025 and January 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”), and were damaged thereby. The Class Action filed by Saxena White is captioned City of Fort Lauderdale Police and Firefighters’ Retirement System v. Commvault Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:26-cv-08144 (D.N.J.).

The Class Action complaint expands the allegations and class period asserted in a related action against Commvault and certain of its executive officers captioned Imbert v. Commvault Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:26-cv-05654 (D.N.J. filed May 18, 2026) (the “Imbert Action”). Specifically, the Class Action expands the class period pled from April 29, 2025 through January 26, 2026 in the Imbert Action, to January 28, 2025 through January 26, 2026 in the Class Action, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Commvault securities.

Pursuant to the notice published on May 18, 2026 in connection with the filing of the Imbert Action, and as required by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA), investors wishing to serve as lead plaintiff are required to file a motion for appointment as lead plaintiff by no later than July 17, 2026. Saxena White’s filing of the Class Action does not alter the lead plaintiff deadline.

Commvault provides on-premise software licenses and cloud-delivered Software as a Service (“SaaS”) products for protecting and restoring customer data and cloud applications. Commvault’s key performance metrics are Annualized Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) and Net New ARR (“NNARR”), which measures the net increase in ARR during a given period. Leading up to the Class Period, Commvault repeatedly claimed that it was strategically positioned to outpace its competitors in growth and would continue to gain market share.

The Class Action alleges that Defendants misled investors regarding the Company’s prospects, financial condition, and competitive position. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Commvault’s competitive positioning was materially weaker than Defendants had represented to investors; (2) due to the undisclosed increase in competition, Commvault was forced to make significant concessions on price and contract duration for its software licenses; (3) as these concessions became unsustainable, SaaS became a larger portion of the Company’s sales mix; and (4) in turn, the increasing mix of SaaS sales, which carry shorter term durations and lower average selling prices (“ASP”), negatively impacted the Company’s margin and NNARR.

The truth emerged before markets opened on January 27, 2026, when Commvault announced its financial results for the third-quarter of fiscal year 2026. Commvault disclosed NNARR in constant currency of $39 million, missing analysts’ expectations of approximately $45 million. The Company further revealed that the mix of SaaS deals increased to “70%” during the quarter and highlighted that “landing these customers at a 2 to 3x smaller ASP than software . . . does have a significant impact on ARR.” On this news, the price of Commvault common stock fell $40.23 per share, or about 31%, to close at a price of $89.13 per share on January 27, 2026.

If you purchased Commvault securities during the Class Period and were damaged thereby, you are a member of the “Class” and may be able to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. If you wish to apply to be lead plaintiff, a motion on your behalf must be filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey no later than July 17, 2026. The lead plaintiff is a court-appointed representative for absent members of the Class. You do not need to seek appointment as lead plaintiff to share in any Class recovery in the Class Action. If you are a Class member and there is a recovery for the Class, you can share in that recovery as an absent Class member.

You may contact Marco A. Dueñas ([email protected]), a Senior Attorney at Saxena White P.A., to discuss your rights regarding the appointment of lead plaintiff or your interest in the Class Action. You also may retain counsel of your choice to represent you in the Class Action. You may obtain a copy of the Complaint and inquire about actively joining the Class Action at www.saxenawhite.com.

Saxena White P.A., with offices in Florida, New York, California, and Delaware, is a leading national law firm focused on prosecuting securities class actions and other complex litigation on behalf of injured investors. Currently serving as lead counsel in numerous securities class actions nationwide, Saxena White has recovered billions of dollars on behalf of injured investors.

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Saxena White P.A.
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White Plains, New York 10606
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Rocket Pool just made it a lot cheaper to run an Ethereum validator. The protocol’s Saturn 1 upgrade, which launched on Ethereum mainnet on February 18, 2026, cuts the minimum validator bond from 8 ETH to 4 ETH, effectively halving the barrier to entry for node operators who want to participate in decentralized staking.

What Saturn 1 actually changes Under the new structure, 8 ETH of bonded capital can now support up to 56 ETH in liquid deposits. Every dollar a node operator puts up can attract roughly seven dollars from passive stakers.

The upgrade also introduces megapools, a feature that lets operators manage multiple validators under a single smart contract. Instead of deploying separate contracts for each validator (and paying gas fees every time), operators can consolidate.

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Then there’s the RPL fee switch. Saturn 1 activates a protocol-wide mechanism that routes roughly 9% of protocol revenue to staked RPL holders, paid out in ETH rather than through token inflation. Instead of printing more RPL tokens as rewards, the protocol now shares actual revenue.

How Rocket Pool got here The Atlas upgrade in 2023 was the one that first brought the bond requirement down to 8 ETH, creating what the protocol called “minipools.” Houston followed, focusing on governance improvements and operational refinements, laying the groundwork for the revenue-sharing mechanisms that Saturn 1 now implements.

The Saturn series was always envisioned as a multi-phase rollout. Saturn 1 handles the bond reduction, megapools, and fee switch. Rocket Pool occupies an unusual position in the liquid staking landscape: while Lido dominates market share with a more centralized operator model, Rocket Pool has leaned into permissionless node operation as its differentiator, where anyone can run a node with no application required.

What this means for investors and stakers By doubling validator capacity per bonded ETH, Rocket Pool is making a direct play for more total value locked. For rETH holders, that translates to better liquidity and tighter spreads when entering or exiting positions.

The shift from inflationary rewards to ETH-denominated revenue sharing fundamentally changes the value proposition of holding and staking RPL. Under the old model, staked RPL holders received more RPL. Under Saturn 1, they receive ETH. Pre-launch enthusiasm already drove upward price momentum for RPL.

There’s also the question of whether 4 ETH bonds attract operators who are genuinely committed to running reliable infrastructure, or whether the lower barrier brings in participants who are less prepared for the operational demands of validating. Slashing risk doesn’t disappear just because the entry price dropped.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

Shares of Amazon (AMZN +0.55%) have nearly doubled since the company's 20-for-1 stock split in 2022. The split made the share price more affordable for more investors, but it wasn't the reason for the stock's climb. Amazon made its retail business more efficient, boosted margins, and continued to grow its cloud business. The more important point for investors today isn't what the stock has already done, but where it's headed next.

The clearest reason the stock looks like an even better buy now is Amazon's rapidly expanding AI infrastructure capabilities. Operating cash flow has climbed to record levels over the past year, giving the company more internally generated capital to fund its next leg of growth.

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Amazon's most profitable business is on fire While the retail business has become more efficient thanks to robotics and cost-control initiatives, the main catalyst for long-term growth is Amazon Web Services (AWS). The cloud business is seeing strong revenue growth and accounts for most of Amazon's operating profit.

Across retail, cloud, and other services, Amazon generated $148 billion in trailing 12-month operating cash flow (cash from operations). This level of cash generation is a competitive advantage in AI. Training and deploying models requires massive investment in data centers, networking, and specialized chips. Amazon's investment in chips is already becoming a large business in its own right.

Within AWS, Amazon's Trainium AI accelerators and Graviton central processing units (CPUs) are now generating more than $20 billion in annualized revenue. Enterprises are increasingly seeking cost-efficient compute, and custom chips can materially reduce the cost of running AI workloads at scale. Amazon says it has more than $225 billion in commitments tied to Trainium usage from major AI players, including Anthropic and OpenAI.

This momentum points to enormous upside in Amazon's most profitable business. AWS revenue grew 28% year over year in the first quarter. On a trailing 12-month basis, this segment alone now generates $137 billion in revenue and $48 billion in operating income.

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Why the stock is a better buy than in 2022 Free cash flow is down because Amazon is spending aggressively on AWS capacity -- a common cash sink in this era of massive AI data center builds. That's exactly why cash from operations (CFO) is a more useful metric for valuing the stock right now -- it better reflects the business's earning power while investment ramps up.

On a per-share basis, the stock trades at about 18 times CFO, cheaper than at the time of the 2022 stock split, when it traded at 32 times. Given Amazon's stronger profitability, higher cash generation, and much deeper AI capabilities today, the stock looks more attractive now than it did just after the split.

The Arbitrum Foundation just put a $43.5 million price tag on keeping the lights on through 2027. The formal governance proposal, submitted on May 22, requests $16 million in real-world assets and stablecoins, 1,740 ETH, and 230 million ARB tokens to fund everything from core infrastructure to ecosystem development.

Here’s the thing: the Arbitrum DAO only generated $23.49 million in gross profit during 2025. Asking for roughly 1.85 times your annual revenue to cover next year’s expenses is, to put it mildly, a conversation starter.

The numbers that matter The Foundation projects $27.6 million in operating expenses for 2027, plus an additional 244.9 million ARB tokens earmarked for various costs. More than half of the budget, about 54%, goes toward technical infrastructure, security, and hosting for the Arbitrum One and Nova networks.

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The 2025 revenue of $23.49 million came from transaction fees, a mechanism called Timeboost, and expansion programs. One DeFi analyst flagged that the Foundation would effectively be operating at approximately 2.3 times its 2025 revenue level if the proposal passes.

An on-chain vote is scheduled to begin on June 8, giving ARB token holders the final say. This funding request goes beyond the initial AIP 1.1 allocation, meaning the Foundation is coming back to the well for more than originally planned.

Why Offchain Labs looms large Buried in the proposal is a detail that adds urgency to the timeline. Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum’s core technology, has its current funding arrangement through the Foundation set to expire in January 2027. Without a new deal, the team building the actual protocol could theoretically need to seek DAO funding directly.

The Foundation positions itself as a cost center designed to let the DAO maximize revenue, handling operational work so the broader ecosystem can focus on generating value.

Growth metrics vs. financial reality Daily transactions on Arbitrum have increased over 270% since early 2023, and the network’s stablecoin supply has tripled over the same period.

The 230 million ARB tokens requested represent meaningful dilution pressure. When a DAO allocates hundreds of millions of its native token for operational expenses, those tokens eventually hit the market in some form, whether through direct spending, grant distributions, or contractor payments.

The 2.3x revenue-to-expense ratio is the number to watch. If Arbitrum’s transaction fee revenue scales meaningfully through 2027, possibly driven by that 270% transaction growth trend, the spending could look prescient. If revenue flatlines or L2 fee compression continues across the industry, this proposal could become exhibit A in a case study about DAO fiscal discipline.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pershing Square Inc. (NYSE:PS) (“Pershing Square” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.122 per share of its common stock for the third quarter of 2026, payable on July 21, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on July 13, 2026.

This cash dividend marks Pershing Square’s first quarterly cash dividend since its initial public offering. The declaration and amount of any future quarterly cash dividends are at the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and may be variable from quarter to quarter. See Part I. Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity – Dividend Policy” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 for additional information.

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