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Animoca Brands has taken a direct stake in AVAX and teamed up with Ava Labs to expand Avalanche's reach across Asia and the Middle East, signaling a fresh push into institutional and regional blockchain adoption.

XRP is trying to build a short-term recovery, but the broader trend still leans cautious. The recent bounce has improved momentum on both pairs, yet the price is still trading beneath major trend-defining resistance levels. In other words, sellers are no longer fully in control of the very short term, but buyers have not done enough to claim a real trend reversal either.

 XRP/USDT Analysis: The Daily Chart On the XRP/USDT chart, the asset has pushed back toward the mid-$1.40s after defending the $1.10 to $1.20 demand zone earlier this month. That rebound matters because it keeps XRP off the lows and lifts RSI back into a healthier range, but the price is still stuck inside the descending structure and below the first major supply band around $1.75 to $1.80.

That leaves XRP in a tricky spot. The current move looks constructive, but it still resembles a relief rally inside a larger downtrend rather than a clean breakout. If buyers can force a reclaim of the $1.75 to $1.80 region, the door opens toward the much heavier $2.40 to $2.50 resistance area. But the price would also need to climb above both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages to reach this area. Until then, the bounce is not decisive.

XRP/BTC 4-Hour Chart The XRP/BTC pair is telling a similar story. After repeatedly holding the 2,000 sats area, XRP has started to recover a bit and is now pressing back above that support zone. Momentum has improved, and the pair no longer looks as weak as it did during the recent dip, though it is still trading under both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages.

For the BTC pair, the first task is to turn this rebound into follow-through. A push through the 2,100 to 2,200 sats area would be a good start, and lead to a breakout above both key moving averages. But the real test remains higher at 2,400 to 2,500 sats, where layered resistance and the broader downtrend line converge. If XRP gets rejected before that, the market likely falls back into the same sideways-to-bearish range. However, if it breaks through, the tone shifts from simple stabilization to genuine recovery.

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S&P 500 perpetual contract made its debut on Hyperliquid, marking it the first licensed perpetual derivative tied to the benchmark S&P 500 equity index ever offered on‑chain.

Traders on Hyperliquid can now take leveraged positions on the US market 24/7 without needing to interact with traditional stock exchanges.

S&P Dow Jones Indices and trade[XYZ] have joined forces to launch the first official S&P 500 perpetual contract, available exclusively on Hyperliquid. For 69 years, the S&P 500 has been a defining reference point for global finance. Until now, access to that benchmark has been

The launch has had an immediate impact on the native token of Hyperliquid, HYPE.

The token immediately jumped to an intraday high of $43.58 before pulling back to around $39.82 at press time.

What the S&P 500 perp means for HYPEThe listing of the S&P 500 perpetual contract alters market dynamics for Hyperliquid in a few key ways.

First, it bridges the decentralised finance (DeFi) world with core traditional finance benchmarks in a way that hasn’t been done on‑chain before.

Historically, retail and institutional traders have relied on ETFs and centralised futures markets for exposure to the S&P 500.

By making a licensed perpetual available 24/7, Hyperliquid positions itself as a venue where traders don’t wait for market hours and can react instantly to macroeconomic developments.

This has the potential to attract liquidity to the platform, and greater platform activity usually means more fees and buybacks tied to the HYPE token.

Buybacks and fees are part of the token’s economic design, and higher usage of derivatives markets tends to support upward price pressure over time.

Second, the S&P 500 is a global benchmark.

That adds a narrative layer for HYPE and for Hyperliquid’s ambitions.

If international traders increasingly use these products, HYPE could benefit from a broader base of demand.

This is particularly true if volume and open interest continue to rise above current levels.

Hyperliquid price outlook: Cautious optimismShort‑term price action has already shown strength.

HYPE has traded higher in immediate response to the announcement and has seen notable trading activity around the news.

Technical momentum, including on‑chain indicators, points to room for continued upside, albeit with normal volatility and occasional pullbacks.

The immediate resistance zone sits between $40 and $41.35 based on recent trading patterns.

If HYPE clears this resistance zone, higher price targets enter the realm of possibility.

Longer term, forecasts from market commentators vary widely. Some see multi‑fold appreciation if derivatives and institutional adoption accelerate meaningfully.

Others caution that extended rallies need fundamental demand and broader market health to sustain them.

A bigger narrative is emerging where real‑world asset products on-chain could drive demand for tokens like HYPE as gateways to those opportunities.

Buybacks driven by fees from perpetuals and other markets create a feedback loop that supports token scarcity and price if usage continues to rise.

For now, HYPE holders and traders are watching how liquidity and trader interest evolve following this landmark listing.

That real‑time data over the next few weeks will likely shape the next leg of the token’s price trajectory.

Celo Core Co. has proposed transferring 160 million CELO to Opera, aiming to convert a high-performing partnership into a long-term, incentive-aligned network stake.

Elon Musk has once again taken to X to share a post about Dogecoin, mimicking one of the most famous scenes from the blockbuster movie “The Godfather.”

Summary

Elon Musk shared a Dogecoin-themed AI video inspired by The Godfather, generating over 18 million views and high engagement on X. Dogecoin price showed little reaction, trading around $0.093 and remaining nearly 40% below its yearly high amid broader market weakness. In a March 19 X post, the X owner and a long-time advocate of the world’s leading meme coin Dogecoin, Musk shared an AI-generated video from the parody X account Sir Doge of the Coin. 

In the video, Musk was seen dressed in a black tuxedo with a Shiba Inu dog while seeming to mimic a famous scene played by Marlon Brando as the character Vito Corleone from the classic movie “The Godfather.”

“You come to me on the day of my doge’s wedding, and you ask me for my private key. Are you even a friend? You don’t even think to call me the dogefather,” the AI-generated avatar of Musk said.

At press time, the video had gained over 18.4 million views, 64,000 likes, and over 6,800 retweets, showing the sheer scale of engagement by the crypto community. 

The tech tycoon has long been known to advocate Dogecoin, with his social media posts on the meme coin historically triggering massive volatility in Dogecoin (DOGE), often referred to as the “Musk Effect.”

In his past antics, he even once briefly turned the Twitter blue bird logo into the Shiba Inu (Doge) meme for several days. DOGE soared over 30% at the peak of the frenzy. When the logo was changed back three days later, the price dropped by roughly 9%.

However, the most memorable event would be his Saturday Night Live (SNL) Appearance at the peak of the 2021 bull run, where he called himself the “Dogefather” in promos, but jokingly referred to DOGE as a hustle during a sketch. Dogecoin price shot up to an all-time high of $0.73 just before the show. However, it came crashing down nearly 30% to 40% during the broadcast.

This time, Dogecoin’s price has not yet shown any positive momentum following the latest post. Trading at $0.093, the meme coin has fallen over 3.2% as observed at press time. The 10th largest crypto asset in the market has fallen nearly 40% from its year to date high and 87.2% from its all-time high.

Momentum indicators like the MACD and RSI suggest that the meme coin could extend its downtrend, especially since risk-on sentiment is withering amid ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Ethereum has posted a modest price recovery, but the move lacks the foundational strength needed to sustain it. Market conditions continue to show deterioration rather than improvement, particularly from the investor side. 

The risk of a correction looms large as underlying sentiment fails to align with the surface-level price appreciation currently visible on ETH’s charts.

Ethereum Holders Are Losing ConfidenceDespite Ethereum’s recent price uptick, the realized profit/loss data tells a sobering story. Over the past two months, ETH holders have experienced just one day of realized profits, which quickly reverted to losses. This near-total absence of profitable exits reflects a holder base that is overwhelmingly underwater on their positions.

Investors selling at a loss are exhibiting classic panic behavior rather than strategic repositioning. This persistent loss realization creates a negative feedback loop where selling pressure remains elevated regardless of short-term price gains. The bearish sentiment generated by two months of sustained losses will continue weighing on Ethereum’s recovery trajectory until holders meaningfully return to profitability.

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Ethereum Realized Profit/Loss. Source: GlassnodeNew address creation on the Ethereum network has dropped 16%, reaching a near three-month low of 231,867. This decline signals that potential new investors are stepping back rather than entering the market. The consistent losses experienced by existing holders appear to be deterring fresh participation, as new entrants are reluctant to buy into a persistently loss-generating asset.

Declining new address growth directly impacts the flow of fresh capital into Ethereum. New addresses represent demand from first-time buyers, and their absence removes a critical source of incremental buying pressure. Without this fresh capital injection, Ethereum’s ability to sustain price advances above key resistance levels becomes increasingly dependent on existing holders changing their behavior, an unlikely near-term development.

. Source: GlassnodeETH Price Set To Lose Key SupportEthereum is trading at $2,189, holding above the $2,158 support level after losing the 50-day exponential moving average as structural backing. The loss of EMA support is a technically significant development, confirming that the short-term trend has deteriorated. This structural weakness makes the $2,158 floor the last meaningful defense before a deeper decline.

ETH Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewContinued selling pressure from underwater investors could breach the $2,158 support, exposing Ethereum to a decline toward $1,917. Whether this scenario materializes depends on whether holders choose to continue panic selling or stabilize their behavior at current levels. Sustained selling below $2,158 would confirm that the recovery attempt has failed.

Ethereum CBD Heatmap. Source: GlassnodeA bounce off $2,158 that successfully flips the $2,348 resistance into support would change the outlook significantly. That structural shift would position Ethereum for a rally toward $2,500, invalidating the current bearish thesis. As the CBD Heatmap shows, Ethereum has no major supply wall until $2,850, giving it enough room to rally.

Bitcoin is facing renewed pressure, dropping below $70,000 today amid rising oil prices due to the U.S. Iran conflict. The Bitcoin crash comes as analysts warn that oil prices could still hit $200 per barrel, a development likely to push inflation higher and weigh on BTC and the broader crypto market.

Another Bitcoin Crash Below $70,000 as Oil Prices Rise TradingView data shows that the Bitcoin price has fallen below the psychological $70,000 level, down over 4% today. The leading crypto is down over 4% today from an intraday high above $71,000, currently trading at around $69,200.

Source: TradingView; Bitcoin daily chart The Bitcoin crash comes amid rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war. Brent crude oil futures rose to as high as $119 today following escalations yesterday with Iran and Israel attacking energy facilities. Analysts are now warning that oil could still rise to $200 per barrel if the war persists and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Source: TradingView Speaking to Al Jazeera, Vandana Hari, founder of oil market analysis provider Vanda Insights, noted that Benchmark Middle Eastern crudes such as Oman and Dubai are already trading above the $150 threshold. As such, he said that a $200 price tag is already within sight, even if Brent crude oil and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) are still behind.

“How much further crude climbs from here almost entirely hinges on how much longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed,” Hari added. Adi Imsirovic, an energy expert at the University of Oxford, told Al Jazeera that oil reaching $200 was “perfectly possible.” He noted that such an occurrence “would be a major handbrake to the world economy.”

Commenting on today’s Bitcoin crash, market commentator The Kobeissi Letter noted that the drop comes amid a broad sell-off driven by surging energy prices. “The world is quite literally facing what appears to be the largest energy crisis in history,” they said in an X post.

U.S. Has No Plans For Financial Intervention In The Oil Market During an interview on Fox Business today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they will not intervene in financial markets to curb volatile oil prices. However, he indicated that they are considering other options to stabilize oil prices.

Bessent said that the U.S. may do a unilateral release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The Treasury Secretary also revealed that they may un-sanction Iranian oil that is on water. The U.S. is also allowing the free passage of Iranian oil out of the Gulf.

During his FOMC press conference yesterday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that the rising oil prices could drive inflation higher in the near term. He also signaled that they won’t cut rates until they see progress on inflation, which led to a Bitcoin crash below $71,000 yesterday.

Notably, the PPI inflation data, which dropped yesterday, showed that inflation rose to 3.4% last month, even before the Iran war began. With the Iran war likely to drive inflation higher, crypto traders are lowering their expectations for how many cuts the Fed could make this year.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled below $70,000 as equities continue to slide lower while oil prices surge.

Bearish Structure RemainsCrypto analyst Benjamin Cowen maintains a cautious outlook, arguing that recent upside is likely a countertrend rally rather than the start of a new bull market.

He pointed to historical patterns where Bitcoin grinds higher during bear phases before breaking down to new lows.

Cowen also highlighted the recurring four-year cycle, noting that in past midterm years, including 2014, 2018 and 2022, early-year lows were not the final bottom.

Bitcoin may still be forming a lower high, he said, leaving room for further downside in the coming months.

While short-term rallies are possible, Cowen cited a challenging macro backdrop, including tight monetary policy, late-cycle conditions and elevated energy costs, as factors that could keep pressure on prices.

"Why fade the four-year cycle?" he said, urging investors to respect historical trends until proven otherwise.

Inflation Concerns Complicate OutlookCowen said the Federal Reserve faces a difficult position following the FOMC meeting, with mixed economic signals clouding the outlook.

He pointed to renewed inflation pressures, including a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index and rising energy prices, particularly oil. At the same time, he said the labour market is weakening, with declining job openings, slower hiring and employment growth nearing recessionary levels.

Although some expect rate cuts, Cowen said markets are increasingly pricing in a delay, with some even considering the possibility of further hikes if inflation persists.

The uncertainty, he added, could keep liquidity conditions tight and continue to weigh on risk assets.

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Partnership Goals: Animoca Brands invested in AVAX and partnered with Ava Labs to support tokenization, entertainment, and digital identity projects. Regional Strategy: Initial growth will target Asia and the Middle East, leveraging Animoca’s existing infrastructure and institutional ties. Market Context: Avalanche’s ecosystem is smaller than Ethereum and Solana, with AVAX trading at $9.55 and a $4.1 billion market cap.
Animoca Brands has announced an investment in AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, alongside a strategic partnership with Ava Labs. The collaboration is designed to accelerate ecosystem growth by deploying capital, integrating products, and advising projects building on Avalanche. While the company declined to reveal the size or terms of the investment, the move signals a clear commitment to expanding Avalanche’s reach in emerging markets and strengthening its position in the broader blockchain landscape.

We are announcing a strategic investment in and partnership with @AvaLabs, the company dedicated to advancing the adoption and scalability of the Avalanche ecosystem. The aim of the partnership is to support the @avax ecosystem’s growth and adoption.

By aligning Avalanche’s… pic.twitter.com/o8dJtMcgya

— Animoca Brands (@animocabrands) March 19, 2026

Strategic Partnership Goals The partnership will prioritize capital deployment and advisory support for projects within Avalanche. Animoca Brands highlighted areas such as real-world asset tokenization, entertainment, and digital identity as key focus points. By combining financial backing with strategic guidance, the collaboration aims to create a fertile environment for builders and innovators working on Avalanche-based applications.

Regional Expansion Focus Animoca Brands emphasized Asia and the Middle East as initial growth targets. The company noted it has already established infrastructure and institutional relationships in these regions, which Avalanche projects can leverage for commercial deployment. This regional strategy reflects a broader effort to align blockchain innovation with markets showing strong demand for decentralized solutions.

Technical Advantages of Avalanche Omar Elassar, Animoca’s head of global strategic partnerships, pointed to Avalanche’s subnet architecture and Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility as major strengths. Subnets allow for sovereign networks with customizable rules and token economics, enabling high throughput and fast transaction finality. These features make Avalanche particularly suitable for institutional and sovereign deployments, aligning with Animoca’s focus on identity integrations and RWA tokenization.

Market Context and AVAX Performance Despite its technical strengths, Avalanche’s ecosystem remains smaller than competitors like Ethereum and Solana. Avalanche’s total value locked is under $1 billion, compared with Ethereum’s nearly $57 billion and Solana’s $7 billion. AVAX is currently trading around $9.42, down 4.5% in the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization exceeding $4.1 billion. Ranked as the 26th-largest cryptocurrency, AVAX’s performance underscores both the challenges and opportunities facing Avalanche in its bid for wider adoption.

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Grayscale Investments jumped into XRP territory. The crypto giant announced its focus on the digital asset for institutional clients on March 19, calling XRP a strategic portfolio piece that could reshape how big money moves.

The investment firm’s move comes as XRP proves its worth in cross-border payments. Financial institutions want faster, cheaper solutions, and XRP delivers exactly that. Grayscale said “the doors are open” when discussing how they’ll weave XRP into broader investment strategies. The company sees real potential here – not just hype.

But details remain murky.

Why Institutions Want XRP XRP cuts transaction costs dramatically compared to traditional banking rails. That’s pretty much what institutional clients demand these days – scalable solutions that actually work. Grayscale’s confidence signals they believe XRP can meet those needs without the usual headaches.

Ripple Labs has been pushing hard for real-world adoption. On March 15, the company announced partnerships with several international banks to pilot XRP for remittance services. These deals aim to show how XRP slashes transaction times and costs, which could boost institutional interest even more.

And the market responded positively.

XRP’s price sat around $0.50 as of March 18, staying stable while other cryptos bounced around wildly. Investors seem confident in XRP’s underlying tech and its payment applications. That stability matters when institutional money considers jumping in.

The regulatory picture looks clearer too. XRP faced serious scrutiny from the SEC, but recent legal developments favored Ripple. Legal experts think a resolution could open more institutional doors. Caroline Bowler, a legal analyst, said on March 23 that “the resolution of Ripple’s legal issues is crucial for broader institutional adoption.”

Big Players Circle XRP Other major investment firms are watching closely. A Fidelity Digital Assets spokesperson said they’re “monitoring the situation” and considering future XRP opportunities. That shows broader industry interest that could unfold as conditions improve. Market participants tracking Dogecoin Surges Past Key Support as will find additional context here.

Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz expressed serious optimism about XRP’s institutional role. On March 20, he said XRP integration by major investment firms could “revolutionize how financial transactions are conducted globally.” He’s betting big on XRP’s scalability.

BlackRock held private meetings on March 21 discussing potential digital asset investments, including XRP. A source revealed BlackRock is “actively exploring” XRP benefits for their investment strategies, though specific plans stay under wraps.

Trading volume reflects the growing buzz. CoinMarketCap data from March 22 showed XRP’s 24-hour volume spiked 15% to hit $2 billion. That surge probably stems from Grayscale’s endorsement and Ripple’s ongoing partnerships.

Challenges still exist, though. Ripple navigates legal complexities with a key court decision expected soon. The outcome could significantly impact XRP’s institutional future.

Ripple Expands Globally Ripple announced on March 24 it would expand Asia-Pacific operations, targeting XRP adoption among financial institutions in Japan and Singapore. The region’s growing demand for digital payment solutions aligns with Ripple’s cross-border mission.

CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in XRP’s prospects, citing increasing bank acceptance despite regulatory challenges. He mentioned Ripple is in discussions with several potential partners interested in using XRP for various financial services.

The broader crypto market recovery helped too. Bitcoin reached $45,000 on March 25, lifting market sentiment. XRP gained 10% to trade around $0.55. Analysts think Grayscale’s focus plus Ripple’s partnerships could sustain investor confidence. Market participants tracking Senate Banking Panel Targets Stalled Crypto will find additional context here.

Ripple ramped up lobbying efforts by hiring a new legal advisor on March 26. The move shows Ripple’s proactive approach to regulatory challenges, ensuring XRP remains viable for institutional investors in the evolving digital space.

Grayscale hasn’t disclosed specific allocation strategies yet. Further announcements may follow as the company refines its XRP approach.

Several major central banks are also exploring XRP’s technology for their own digital currency initiatives. The Bank of Japan conducted internal tests using XRP’s consensus mechanism in February, while the Monetary Authority of Singapore included Ripple in its Project Ubin trials for cross-border payments. These government-level experiments validate XRP’s technical capabilities beyond private sector adoption. European Central Bank officials met with Ripple representatives on March 17 to discuss potential integration pathways for the digital euro project.

The timing of Grayscale’s announcement coincides with broader institutional crypto adoption trends. Goldman Sachs resumed Bitcoin trading services in March, while JPMorgan expanded its blockchain payment network to include more digital assets. Institutional crypto assets under management reached $67 billion globally by March 2024, according to CoinShares data. XRP represents roughly 3% of that total, but Grayscale’s endorsement could shift those percentages significantly. Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo both increased their crypto research teams in recent weeks, signaling Wall Street’s growing appetite for digital asset exposure.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy is Grayscale focusing on XRP now?Grayscale sees XRP’s fast, cost-effective cross-border transaction capabilities as attractive for institutional clients seeking efficient payment solutions.

What regulatory challenges does XRP still face?XRP continues navigating SEC legal proceedings, with a key court decision expected that could significantly impact institutional adoption.

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SMR INVESTOR ALERT

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt alerts investors in NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR) of a pending securities class action naming two senior executives as individual defendants under Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Find out if you qualify to recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] | (888) SueWallSt.

SueWallSt.com NuScale shares fell from a Class Period high above $57 to just $17, a decline exceeding 70%, allegedly caused by misrepresentations about the Company's exclusive commercialization partner. The Court has set April 20, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

The Named Individual Defendants

John L. Hopkins, who has served as NuScale's Chief Executive Officer and Board member since December 2012, and Robert Ramsey Hamady, who has served as Chief Financial Officer since August 2023, are both named as individual defendants. The action contends that both executives directly participated in drafting, reviewing, and disseminating statements about ENTRA1 Energy LLC that allegedly misrepresented the partner's experience and capabilities in nuclear power plant development.

Section 20(a) Control Person Framework

The lawsuit asserts control person liability under Section 20(a) against Hopkins and Hamady based on their senior positions, their direct involvement in public communications with investors and analysts, and their authority over NuScale's SEC filings, press releases, and conference call statements throughout the Class Period of May 13, 2025 through November 6, 2025.

Alleged Control Person Liability

The complaint charges that each individual defendant:

Controlled the content of SEC filings, including the 1Q25 Form 10-Q and the September 2025 Form 8-K, which incorporated the Strategic Alliance Agreement and Partnership Milestones Agreement with ENTRA1 Hosted quarterly conference calls during which they allegedly made materially misleading representations about ENTRA1's qualifications as a nuclear power plant developer Had access to information revealing ENTRA1's lack of operational history prior to or shortly after issuing public statements touting the partner's capabilities Failed to correct prior misleading statements about ENTRA1 even as NuScale committed hundreds of millions in milestone payments under the PMA Sarbanes-Oxley Certification Obligations

Under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, both Hopkins and Hamady personally certified the accuracy of NuScale's periodic SEC filings during the Class Period. These certifications carry personal liability and require each officer to attest that filings do not contain untrue statements of material fact or omit material facts necessary to make statements not misleading.

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Promise vs. Reality: The Ostin Technology Performance Gap That Cost Investors $950 Million

, /PRNewswire/ -- The promise: guaranteed returns of 80% to 300% on a stock poised for acquisition at a premium. The reality: a 94.1% single-day collapse that destroyed $950 million in market capitalization, leaving thousands of investors across six countries holding shares worth pennies.

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OST shares fell from $9.40 to $0.55 on June 26, 2025, a loss of $8.85 per share. The lead plaintiff deadline is April 17, 2026.

The Promise

Beginning in May 2025, a coordinated promotional campaign allegedly made extraordinary representations to retail investors about Ostin Technology Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: OST):

"15-25% weekly returns" were allegedly promised through WhatsApp groups containing hundreds of members OST was characterized as a "high-yield elite core investment" with profits "up to 300%" A fabricated 20-page report allegedly claimed "a major OLED display company" would acquire OST at a substantial premium AI-generated deepfake videos featuring prominent financial figures were allegedly deployed to manufacture credibility Promoters allegedly first recommended legitimate stocks that generated small profits before pivoting to OST, a classic "bait and switch" designed to lower investors' defenses The Reality

Behind the promotional campaign, the company's actual fundamentals told a starkly different story. The lawsuit asserts that OST was a failing display manufacturer with $38 million in annual revenue, $10.6 million in losses, a negative 27% profit margin, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.5. Institutional ownership stood at 0.1%. The company had required multiple reverse stock splits to avoid delisting.

The complaint contends that select investors obtained approximately 80 million shares at an average cost of $0.0625 per share through a registered direct offering and warrant exchange agreement. Those same shares were promoted to retail investors at prices exceeding $9.00 per share, representing a markup of more than 14,000% over the insiders' alleged cost basis.

The Numbers: Promised vs. Actual

| What Was Promised | What Actually Happened |

| 80-150% gains in 4-6 weeks | 94.1% loss in a single day |

| Acquisition at a premium | No acquisition; no material corporate developments |

| $1 billion+ market cap company | $22 million actual market cap pre-scheme |

| "Non-restricted" shares from legitimate offering | DOJ alleges shares were instruments of a pump-and-dump conspiracy |

| "Hold until July 4" for maximum gains | Stock hit $0.08 by August 2025 (99.1% decline from peak) |

"Companies that make specific promises to investors about future performance have an obligation to disclose known risks to those projections. The gap between what OST investors were told and what actually occurred raises profound questions about accountability." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About Clinical Trial Integrity and Drug Safety

, /PRNewswire/ -- SueWallSt reminds purchasers of Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNO) securities of a pending securities class action.

THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased Soleno securities between March 26, 2025 and November 4, 2025.

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Soleno's sole commercial product, DCCR (marketed as VYKAT XR), is a diazoxide choline extended-release tablet for treating hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome. The drug's FDA approval rested entirely on Soleno's Phase 3 clinical trial program, including a pivotal 16-week randomized withdrawal study. Investors have until May 5, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

How DCCR Reaches Patients and Why Trial Integrity Allegedly Matters

A pharmaceutical company cannot sell a drug without FDA approval. That approval depends on demonstrating safety and efficacy through well-controlled clinical trials. For Soleno, the entire commercial opportunity for DCCR hinged on one pivotal study: the randomized withdrawal period of Study C602. If that study's data was unreliable, the foundation for the drug's approval, its commercial launch, and Soleno's revenue was fundamentally compromised.

The lawsuit contends that Soleno's Phase 3 program suffered from systematic problems that defendants knew about or recklessly disregarded.

Alleged Clinical Trial Deficiencies by the Numbers

The pivotal randomized withdrawal study enrolled only 77 participants, an unusually small sample, with enrollment allegedly skewed heavily toward a single clinical site The original 13-week Phase 3 trial (DESTINY PWS, n=127) failed to meet its primary endpoint for hyperphagia improvement, as the filing states Investigators reportedly identified placebo bias from unblinding caused by visible side effects such as hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) and edema, as well as differing smell between drug and placebo Many investigators interviewed by an independent research firm allegedly expressed sharp criticism of trial conduct and indicated no plans to prescribe the drug A number of endocrinologists across major academic centers and PWS clinics reportedly expressed similar skepticism about the drug's safety profile The action claims defendants obscured a linear increase in prediabetes and diabetes markers over three years of treatment with no plateau Fluid Retention and the Alleged Safety Concealment

The complaint recounts that fluid retention is inherent to diazoxide's mechanism of action. As detailed in the action, two patients in the 13-week Phase 3 trial may have been admitted for symptoms consistent with pulmonary edema and potential heart failure, but these events were allegedly downplayed. The lawsuit chronicles how the prevalence of edema appeared to increase the longer patients used the drug, with no apparent plateau, suggesting a tipping point between discontinuation or a serious safety event.

Despite these concerns, management repeatedly told investors the drug had a "well-established safety profile" and that "no new safety signals" had emerged in the postmarketing setting.

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Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About Unsustainable Store Growth Strategy

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP reminds purchasers of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) securities of a pending securities class action.

THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased Grocery Outlet securities between August 5, 2025 and March 4, 2026.

YOUR OPTIONS: You may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees. See if you can recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

Grocery Outlet shares lost $2.45 per share, plunging 27.9% to close at $6.34 on March 5, 2026, after the Company disclosed the closure of 36 financially underperforming stores, $110 million in non-cash impairment charges, and an entirely new "optimization plan" layered on top of its prior restructuring efforts. Investors have until May 15, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

A Discount Grocer's Growth Machine Allegedly Broke Down

A discount grocery retailer generates returns by matching store locations to communities where bargain-focused consumers will drive consistent foot traffic. Each new location carries lease obligations, build-out capital, and independent operator agreements that lock in costs for years. When a retailer opens stores faster than demand can support them, the resulting underperformance compounds across the fleet, the lawsuit contends.

During the Class Period, Grocery Outlet opened dozens of new locations each quarter, touting net sales growth powered by this expansion. The action claims these openings masked deteriorating organic performance and created a portfolio of locations that could never reach sustained profitability.

Alleged Store Expansion Impact by the Numbers

The filing states that the scope of the operational correction was significant:

36 stores identified as having no viable path to sustained profitability, regardless of operational support provided 24 of the 36 closures concentrated in the East region, representing roughly 30% of that region's fleet $110 million in non-cash impairment charges recognized on long-lived assets of the closure stores $149 million in non-cash goodwill impairment recorded in Q4 2025 Estimated $51 million to $63 million in cash expenditures for lease termination fees in fiscal 2026 Estimated $11 million to $14 million in bad debt expense connected to the closures The Alleged Gap Between Restructuring and Reality

As set forth in the complaint, Grocery Outlet had already initiated a Restructuring Plan in Q4 2024, incurring $61.8 million in total costs by January 3, 2026. That plan was declared "substantially completed" in Q2 2025. Yet just months later, the Company was forced to adopt an entirely separate Optimization Plan requiring additional tens of millions in charges, the action claims. This sequence raises questions about whether the original restructuring adequately addressed the fleet's problems or whether management knew deeper corrections were needed while publicly projecting confidence.

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"The complaint raises serious questions about whether investors received accurate information about the sustainability of Grocery Outlet's store expansion strategy and whether the original restructuring plan was sufficient to address known fleet-level underperformance." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Notice to Pension Funds, Asset Managers, and Fiduciaries

, /PRNewswire/ -- Institutional investors holding positions in Navan, Inc. (Nasdaq: NAVN) acquired pursuant or traceable to the Company's October 31, 2025 initial public offering may wish to evaluate lead plaintiff opportunities in a pending securities class action. Request an institutional investor loss assessment. You may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or ☎(888) SueWallSt.

Shares purchased at the $25 IPO price have declined to as low as $9.20 before the lawsuit was filed. The Court has set April 24, 2026 as the deadline to apply for lead plaintiff appointment.

Fiduciary Obligations and Recovery Options

Pension funds, mutual funds, and asset managers that acquired NAVN shares in the IPO owe fiduciary duties to their beneficiaries to evaluate all avenues for loss recovery. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 favors institutional investors as lead plaintiffs, recognizing their capacity to oversee complex securities litigation on behalf of a broader class.

Key considerations for fiduciaries include:

Institutions that purchased NAVN shares at $25 in the October 2025 IPO and held through December 16, 2025 experienced per-share losses of approximately $12.10 based on the post-disclosure closing price The PSLRA presumes that the investor with the largest financial interest should serve as lead plaintiff, a role well suited to institutional holders Lead plaintiff appointment carries no additional financial obligation; counsel fees are paid from any recovery obtained for the class Fiduciaries who fail to evaluate participation in securities recoveries may face questions from beneficiaries regarding their oversight responsibilities The lawsuit asserts strict liability and negligence claims under §§11, 12, and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933, which do not require proof of fraudulent intent Portfolio Impact Assessment

The action contends that Navan's Offering Documents omitted material information about a 39% surge in sales and marketing expenses during the quarter ending October 31, 2025, the same day as the IPO. This omission allegedly rendered statements about the Company's "rapid growth" and key financial metrics misleading to investors who relied on the Offering Documents when making allocation decisions.

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Case Summary

The class action was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased Navan common stock issued pursuant or traceable to the IPO.

"Institutional investors play a critical role in securities class actions. Their participation strengthens the class and ensures that fiduciary interests are represented by parties with the resources and standing to oversee litigation involving alleged IPO disclosure failures of this magnitude." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR REPRESENTATION -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP provides sophisticated counsel to institutional investors evaluating lead plaintiff opportunities. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars. Ranked among ISS Top 50 for seven consecutive years.

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Alert: Claims Focus on Alleged Misrepresentations About REZOLVE-AA Patient Enrollment Compliance

, /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP reminds purchasers of Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NKTR) securities of a pending securities class action.

THE CASE: A class action seeks to recover damages for investors who purchased Nektar securities between February 26, 2025 and December 15, 2025.

YOUR OPTIONS: You may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees. See if you can recover losses or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. at [email protected] or (212) 363-7500.

Nektar shares fell $4.14 per share, or 7.77%, closing at $49.16 on December 16, 2025, after the Company disclosed that four patients with major study eligibility violations had been included in its pivotal REZOLVE-AA trial. Investors have until May 5, 2026 to seek lead plaintiff status.

How a Biopharmaceutical Trial's Enrollment Process Allegedly Broke Down

A biopharmaceutical company's clinical trial results are only as reliable as the patients enrolled in it. For the Phase 2b REZOLVE-AA trial evaluating rezpegaldesleukin in alopecia areata, the protocol required strict screening: patients needed a SALT score between 50 and 100 indicating severe-to-very-severe disease, stable disease for at least six months, and completion of an eight-week washout period from prior alopecia areata medications. These criteria existed because recently diagnosed patients can experience unpredictable autoimmune fluctuations that distort efficacy measurements.

The lawsuit contends that Nektar's enrollment process failed to enforce these standards, resulting in the randomization of four patients who should never have entered the trial.

Alleged Enrollment Failures by the Numbers

Two patients had unstable alopecia areata, having been diagnosed less than six months before randomization, violating the protocol's disease stability requirement Two additional patients began treatment before completing the mandatory eight-week washout period for prior alopecia areata medications The trial's primary endpoint narrowly missed statistical significance with the ineligible patients included (p=0.186 and p=0.121 for the two dosing arms) Both rezpegaldesleukin treatment arms reached statistical significance when the four ineligible patients were excluded from the analysis Only 94 patients were randomized in total, meaning four protocol violations represented over 4% of the entire study population Management repeatedly assured investors across multiple quarters that enrollment followed applicable instructions and protocol standards Calculate your potential recovery or call (212) 363-7500.

The Operational Compliance Gap the Lawsuit Identifies

As alleged in the filing, the gap between what Nektar represented about its enrollment procedures and what actually occurred at its approximately 30 global trial sites is central to this action. The complaint asserts that management touted "unique operational features" designed to minimize clinical operational risk while ineligible patients were being randomized into the Company's most important study. As set forth in the complaint, the Company's repeated claims of drug development expertise and protocol adherence were materially misleading given the enrollment failures that ultimately compromised the trial's primary endpoint.

"The complaint raises serious questions about whether investors received accurate information about the integrity of Nektar's clinical enrollment process. When a company repeatedly certifies that trial protocols are being followed while ineligible patients are being enrolled, shareholders deserve to know." -- Joseph E. Levi, Esq.

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Highest score in five-company competitive bid process expands SuperCom's national presence in Sweden, representing 6x expected growth over the prior project

Further expansion opportunities remain for additional programs of substantial size such as alcohol monitoring 

, /PRNewswire/ -- SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured solutions for the e-Government, IoT, and Cybersecurity sectors, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a new national electronic monitoring (EM) contract by Sweden's Prison and Probation Service. The win marks SuperCom's fourth contract win in the country since its entry. Under the contract, SuperCom will deploy its PureSecurity Electronic Monitoring (EM) Suite across a broad range of public safety programs, including GPS tracking of offenders, home detention monitoring, and indoor facility monitoring. The contract also provides an opportunity for additional programs of substantial size, such as alcohol monitoring, to be added in the near future.

Sweden has been a pioneer in electronic monitoring for public safety in Europe, with initial probation programs dating back to 1994. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is facing a period of historic expansion, and with it, expected growth in its electronic monitoring programs. The nationwide contract is designed to cover all prison and probation EM offender programs within the country, reflecting 6x expected growth relative to the project SuperCom launched with the same customer in 2019. Prior to SuperCom's entry, the previous incumbent EM provider had delivered services in Sweden for approximately 25 years.

The award was won through a formal bid process in which five companies participated, including the previous long-term incumbent and SuperCom, the current EM provider for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. The process took over one year and included technology evaluations by the contracting authority. Under the terms of the award, the contract value, based on the government's internal budgeting, is approximately USD $17 million, spread over a term of up to nine years. Opportunities exist to grow the contract value meaningfully if additional programs are added. Revenues recognized by SuperCom will depend on actual usage levels, which can be above or below the estimated amounts. This award will go through the customary standstill waiting period before contract signing is approved and the project is launched. SuperCom management expects to provide further information on such in future communications.

"We are proud to be awarded this $17 million contract in Sweden, one of the most advanced and established electronic monitoring markets globally," commented Ordan Trabelsi, President and CEO of SuperCom. "Since our initial deployment in the country, we have steadily expanded our presence by consistently delivering high-performance, scalable solutions. This new contract award highlights our ability to grow alongside evolving national program requirements."

"This award further strengthens our position across Europe, where we have secured over 15 national projects and expansions in recent years," Trabelsi added. "With each successful deployment, we continue to enhance our reputation, deepen our regional expertise, improve our technology and strengthen our execution capabilities. As we expand our presence across the region, we are increasingly positioned to win larger projects, deliver greater operational impact, and grow existing deployments over time. We remain focused on leveraging this momentum to drive continued expansion across our European footprint."

SuperCom's PureSecurity Suite is a best-of-breed electronic monitoring platform offering advanced GPS tracking, anti-tamper mechanisms, secure communications, and energy-efficient device architecture designed to maximize battery life and operational uptime. The system supports correctional facilities and law enforcement agencies with reliable, scalable supervision tools that enhance public safety and offender compliance.

About SuperCom

Since 1988, SuperCom has been a global provider of traditional and digital identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification, and security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, worldwide. Through its proprietary e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance, and border control services, SuperCom has inspired governments and national agencies to design and issue secure Multi-ID documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizens and visitors. SuperCom offers a unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and product suite, accompanied by advanced complementary services for various industries, including healthcare and homecare, security and safety, community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, and domestic violence prevention. For more information, please visit SuperCom's website: www.supercom.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans", and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements made. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding business and economic trends, the levels of consumer, business and economic confidence generally, the adverse effects of these risks on our business or the market price of our ordinary shares, and other risks and uncertainties described in the forward looking statements and in the section captioned "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 28, 2025 our reports on Form 6-K filed from time to time with the SEC and our other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HIPO) today announced a strategic distribution relationship with Progressive Insurance that began earlier this year. Under an agreement with Progressive Advantage Agency, Inc., Progressive's in-house agency, Hippo's homeowners insurance products have been added to Progressive's HomeQuote Explorer® and are available both online and through Progressive's in house agents across eight states: Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Hippo gains access to Progressive's broad distribution by offering its home protection with potential multi-policy discounts to consumers shopping with Progressive.

"Progressive's strong focus on technology and serving the broad needs of its customers complement our proactive and tech-driven approach to home insurance," said Rick McCathron, President and CEO of Hippo. "Working with Progressive, Hippo can leverage data and technology to deliver more personalized coverage and a superior customer experience."

Hippo's work with Progressive builds on Hippo's focused efforts to improve loss ratios through a disciplined, data-driven approach to underwriting. The collaboration leverages Progressive's strong distribution capabilities and long track record of delivering an exemplary customer experience, while providing Hippo access to a large customer base aligned with its underwriting appetite.

"Across our property carriers, we prioritize our customers' needs, from personalized coverage selection to seamless experience from quote to claim," said Azadeh Hardiman, GM, Acquisition Experience Strategy at Progressive. "We're proud to work with organizations like Hippo that make it easier for homeowners to find the protection they need and receive the service they expect at every step."

The collaboration underscores Hippo's focus on growing a diversified portfolio through disciplined underwriting and continuous portfolio optimization, while expanding distribution with aligned third parties.

About Hippo

Hippo is a technology-native insurance group that uses its carrier platform to diversify risk across both personal and commercial lines. Through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program, the company applies deep industry expertise and advanced underwriting to deliver proactive, tailored coverage for homeowners. Hippo Holdings Inc. subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Wingsail Insurance Company. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies. For more information, please visit http://www.hippo.com.

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Cooperation combines trajectory mixing and calendering expertise to improve powder preparation, throughput and process consistency for dry battery electrode manufacturing.

Joint development aims to support scalable, solvent-free DBE production with more homogeneous powder mixing, higher line speeds and improved operational performance.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Matthews Engineering, a division of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW), and hs-tumbler GmbH today announced a cooperation to advance trajectory mixing technologies tailored for dry battery electrode (DBE) manufacturing. The joint development targets scalable powder preparation and higher calender throughput for next-generation, DBE production systems.

This collaboration brings together Matthews' deep expertise in precision engineering and advanced calendar systems with hs-tumbler's proprietary trajectory mixing technology, aimed at enabling consistent, high-quality powder preparation upstream of electrode calendering and lamination. Dry electrode manufacturing continues to gain momentum from cell makers, automotive OEMs and research institutions seeking solvent-free, energy-efficient production solutions, including for next-generation battery chemistries.

Trajectory mixing applies a controlled Lissajous-type motion within a sealed container to produce highly homogeneous dry-electrode powder mixtures. In a single processing step, the method achieves uniform binder distribution and controlled fibrillation, thereby replacing multiple conventional dry-mixing and conditioning stages. The technology enables high feed uniformity and improved electrode mouldability, while simultaneously reducing mixer wear, metal contamination, and active-material particle damage. In addition, the enclosed process significantly minimizes dust exposure, providing clear operational and safety advantages for battery cell manufacturing and R&D lines.

Early development efforts under the cooperation have shown promising indications that trajectory-mixed DBE powders can support increased calender throughput at elevated line speeds while maintaining quality parameters of the dry electrode sheet.  Further, cell assembly using trajectory-mixed powders, show the potential for improved productivity in dry electrode workflows.

"This partnership advances our shared vision of enabling next-generation battery manufacturing for our customers," said Brandon Babe, President, Matthews Engineering. "By combining Matthews' advanced calendering and process expertise with hs-tumbler's innovative trajectory mixing, we aim to provide the scalable upstream processing foundation that DBE production requires, while further enhancing our intellectual property platform."

About Matthews Engineering
Matthews Engineering is a global provider of engineered solutions specializing in the design and manufacture of continuous process equipment and precision machinery for demanding industrial applications, including dry battery electrode production lines. A division of Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ: MATW), Matthews Engineering supports customers worldwide with complete process systems, leveraging decades of experience in calendering and roll-to-roll manufacturing to enable advanced energy storage production.

About hs-tumbler GmbH
hs-tumbler GmbH develops and supplies trajectory mixing technology, a novel approach to powder processing that uses programmed multi-axis motion in sealed containers to achieve homogeneity, binder distribution, and control of sensitive materials. The technology supports solvent-free and low-environmental foot-print processes and is applied in advanced manufacturing contexts such as battery materials, ceramics, and high-performance composites.

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Key Takeaways NVIDIA gains Beijing approval to resume H200 chip sales, reopening a key China revenue market.NVDA sees up to $1T in AI chip orders by 2027, doubling its prior forecast.Strong earnings growth outlook and rising estimates highlight continued momentum despite recent dip. NVIDIA Corp (NVDA - Free Report) shares have slumped about 3% over the past month (as of March 17, 2026). Although the shares have gained 57.6% over the past year, they have slipped 3.7% this year, raising questions about whether investors should buy the slight dip in NVDA stock. Let’s find out.

NVIDIA Views $1 Trillion in Chip Orders by 2027At its latest annual GTC conference, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company now expects to secure up to $1 trillion in chip orders for its next-generation AI platforms — Blackwell and Rubin — by 2027. This is double the $500 billion forecast Huang had projected last year (read: ETFs to Gain as NVIDIA Views $1 Trillion in Chip Orders by 2027).

Note that NVIDIA is strengthening its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) compute market with the launch of its Vera Rubin platform. Vera Rubin boosts efficiency, reduces GPU requirements, and lowers inference costs compared with the Blackwell architecture.

NVIDIA Secures Key Approval to Resume China Chip SalesNVIDIA has received approval from Beijing to sell its second-most powerful AI chips, clearing a major hurdle that had stalled shipments to China. The decision allows the company to resume sales of its H200 chips in a market that once accounted for 13% of its revenue, per Reuters, as mentioned on Yahoo Finance.

In parallel, NVIDIA is developing a version of its Groq AI chip tailored for the Chinese market, in order to expand its footprint while navigating trade restrictions, as mentioned in the same source.NVIDIA inked a $20 billion deal with American AI company Groq in November, per CNN.

Strong Demand but Lingering UncertaintyChinese firms have shown strong interest in the H200 chips, with earlier report from Reuters indicating preliminary approval for major players like ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba, as quoted on Yahoo Finance. However, some uncertainty remains, as sources suggest final regulatory conditions may still be in progress.

Analysts Are Bullish on NVDANine out of 15 analysts have raised earnings estimates for the upcoming quarter over the past 30 days, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same period has increased by 13 basis points to 1.73% over the past month.

Impressive Growth RateNVIDIA’s earnings are expected to grow by 63.94% this year versus the underlying Semiconductor - General industry’s projected growth rate of 26.70% and the S&P 500’s expected growth of 32.52%. The company’s expected growth rate for next year is also strong at 25.96%, compared with the industry’s 34.50% and the S&P 500’s projected 12.31%.

Decent Valuation NVDA shares have traded at a Price/Earnings (TTM) multiple of 38.33X versus the underlying Semiconductor - General industry’s multiple of 122.69x. Its price-to-cash-flow (MRFY) ratio stands at 38.78x compared with the industry’s 18.06x. However, NVIDIA’s price-to-book (MRQ) ratio remains high at 28.31x versus the industry’s 2.79x.

NVIDIA-Heavy ETFs in Focus Against this backdrop, investors can play NVIDIA-heavy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH - Free Report) , State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK - Free Report) , Invesco QQQ (QQQ - Free Report) and iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX - Free Report) .

Strategic Media Appointments Support NextTrip's Growing Content-to-Commerce Platform

SANTA FE, NM / ACCESS Newswire / March 19, 2026 / NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRP) ("NextTrip," "we," "our," or the "Company"), a technology-forward travel and media company defining the intersection of Media and Travel, today announced the appointment of three senior media executives to support the continued expansion of its global travel network JOURNY and the Company's broader media-to-commerce strategy.

The new appointments include Casey D'Ambra, Vice President of Media & Distribution, and Assaf Blecher and Nir Haklili, who will serve as Managing Directors of NextTrip Media.

These strategic additions come as NextTrip continues scaling its media platform and expanding the global reach of JOURNY, which combines premium travel storytelling with NextTrip's integrated travel technology and booking infrastructure.

Media, Inspiration, and the Future of Travel Discovery

NextTrip focuses on the global community of "travel enthusiasts", consumers with a deeply passionate desire to explore new destinations, cultures, and culinary experiences, and who consistently allocate a meaningful portion of their discretionary income toward travel. This high-intent audience is particularly receptive to inspirational storytelling and destination-driven media, making them a natural fit for NextTrip's integrated media-to-commerce ecosystem.

At the same time, NextTrip's JOURNY network serves a far broader global audience beyond dedicated travelers. With hundreds of hours of destination documentaries, culinary features, cultural storytelling, lifestyle programming, and travel series, JOURNY delivers a premium, entertainment-first streaming experience designed for today's connected viewer. The content resonates with audiences who enjoy immersive, visually rich programming, whether they are actively planning their next journey or simply seeking engaging entertainment and escapism through the discovery of new places, cultures, and experiences.

"JOURNY is the travel network that makes viewers say, ‘I want to be there right now,'" said Casey D'Ambra, Vice President of Media & Distribution at NextTrip. "Warm and cinematic, JOURNY brings the world's most inspiring destinations, cultures, and experiences into living rooms around the globe. There's no bad news and no controversy, just the world at its most beautiful, with familiar faces that make viewers feel like they're already on the journey."

Importantly, historical viewing patterns across media and streaming platforms suggest that during periods of economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, pandemics, or other global disruptions, audiences often increase their consumption of travel and destination-focused content. When travel becomes temporarily constrained or consumers become more cautious with discretionary spending, viewers frequently turn to travel programming for inspiration, escapism, and future planning. In this way, travel-focused media can exhibit elements of counter-cyclical engagement, as consumers continue exploring the world through storytelling even when physical travel slows.

This dynamic reinforces the strength of NextTrip's integrated model. JOURNY's broad entertainment appeal allows the network to attract and engage large global audiences across market cycles, while its destination-driven storytelling continuously nurtures travel intent among high-value travelers. As travel demand strengthens and consumer confidence returns, the inspiration generated through media can naturally convert into bookings through NextTrip's travel technology and services platform.

With the recent acquisition of select GoUSA TV assets and the launch of its KC Global Media joint venture across Southeast Asia, JOURNY is expected to broadcast to approximately 250 million connected TV, mobile, and online viewers globally as distribution continues expanding across international streaming platforms.

In parallel with this distribution expansion, the available monthly advertising impressions across the JOURNY platform and NextTrip's broader media ecosystem have increased significantly, from approximately 1 million monthly impressions last fall to roughly 6 million today, with expectations to reach approximately 50-60 million monthly impressions later this year as the GoUSA integration and KC Global Media partnership continue ramping.

By combining global travel media, inspirational storytelling, and integrated booking capabilities, NextTrip is building a platform designed to capture attention upstream in the travel discovery process and monetize that intent downstream through travel commerce, positioning the Company at the intersection of streaming media, consumer inspiration, and global travel demand.

Strengthening the NextTrip Media Team

To support the continued expansion of the JOURNY platform, NextTrip has added three experienced television and media executives to its leadership team.

Casey D'Ambra, Vice President - Media & Distribution

Casey D'Ambra previously served as Director of Content at Brand USA, the premier destination marketing organization for the United States, and Executive Producer at National Geographic, where she oversaw some of the channel's top-rated series and led a 75-person team responsible for developing high-performing programming across National Geographic, Nat Geo Wild, Disney+, Hulu, and Star.

Following the closing of NextTrip's acquisition of select GoUSA TV assets, D'Ambra joined the NextTrip Media team to lead content strategy and programming for the JOURNY network while also overseeing Travel Magazine. In this role, she will leverage her expertise in audience analytics, performance-driven storytelling, and destination-driven programming to expand JOURNY's global content portfolio.

Assaf Blecher, Managing Director - NextTrip Media

Assaf Blecher is a two-time Emmy-nominated television executive and the recipient of five Telly Awards and four Webby Awards, bringing extensive experience across television development, production, and programming.

Previously SVP of Development and Content at Keshet Broadcasting, a senior executive at Dick Clark Productions, and Managing Director at DCK Productions US, Blecher has led the creation and global packaging of major non-scripted formats including game shows, live specials, award shows, and docu-reality programming. At NextTrip, he will focus on producing and developing scalable original formats and international adaptations designed to expand JOURNY's global programming footprint.

Nir Haklili, Managing Director - NextTrip Media

Nir Haklili brings more than 30 years of global experience across television content development, production, programming, distribution, marketing, and sales.

Throughout his career, Haklili has worked across music, film, broadcast, and digital media and has led production on numerous television series and films, including hosting and producing more than 100 episodes of Passport, a movie-star travel series. He also previously served as Director of Global Media Services, overseeing operations and transmission for more than 600 television networks, and has held roles with Time Warner, RR Media Global Communications, Warner Bros., CBS, The Travel Channel, and Scale Media.

Building the Future of Media-Driven Travel Commerce

"These appointments reflect the continued evolution of NextTrip's media platform and the growing global opportunity at the intersection of travel and streaming media," said Bill Kerby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NextTrip. "By combining premium travel storytelling with integrated travel technology and booking capabilities, we are building a platform designed to inspire travelers and convert that inspiration into real-world experiences."

As the travel industry continues shifting toward video-led discovery, personalized trip planning, and bundled travel experiences, NextTrip believes its vertically integrated media-to-commerce ecosystem positions the Company to play an increasingly important role in how travelers discover, plan, and book their journeys.

About NextTrip

NextTrip, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRP) is a technology-forward travel and media company defining the intersection of media and travel. Through its owned media platforms, including JOURNY.tv and TravelMagazine.com, and its proprietary travel technology stack, NextTrip delivers an integrated inspiration-to-booking ecosystem that connects travel discovery directly to transaction and fulfillment. The Company operates a portfolio of travel brands and platforms, including Five Star Alliance, a global luxury hotel and resort booking platform; NXT2.0, its proprietary booking and payments engine; and TA Pipeline, a purpose-built group travel and meetings booking platform serving travel advisors, suppliers, and destination partners. Together, these assets enable frictionless booking across luxury FIT (Flexible Independent Travel), group travel, destination weddings, conferences, and concierge-managed experiences, supported by flexible payment options such as PayDlay. By owning both the inspiration layer through premium video-led storytelling and the transaction layer through integrated booking technology, NextTrip enables travelers to move seamlessly from discovery to booking, while providing destinations, brands, and travel partners with measurable engagement, demand generation, and conversion opportunities.

For more information, visit www.nexttrip.com and investors.nexttrip.com.

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NextTrip, Inc.
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The beauty retailer builds on marketplace momentum to meet consumers where discovery and beauty culture collide

, /PRNewswire/ -- Sally Beauty, the industry-leading destination for professional-quality hair color, hair care and nails, is expanding into social commerce with the launch of Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop. The move marks the latest step in the retailer's expanding marketplace strategy and continued focus on discovery-driven shopping experiences.

Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop The launch builds on Sally Beauty's growing success across digital marketplaces and delivery platforms, reflecting how today's beauty consumer discovers, engages with and purchases products. By bringing Sally Beauty to TikTok Shop, the retailer is meeting customers where beauty culture thrives — within creator communities and highly engaging social platforms.

Sally Beauty launched on TikTok Shop on March 10, and is continuing to expand its presence, with over a thousand products expected to roll out in the coming weeks. The assortment includes Sally Beauty-exclusive brands such as Beauty Secrets, Beyond the Zone, ion, Proclaim, and Silk Elements, alongside fan-favorite national brands including Sauce Beauty, with Iroiro and Andis planned to join as the assortment evolves.

"As social media continues to reshape how customers discover and shop for beauty, bringing Sally Beauty to TikTok shop felt like a natural next step," said Chris Kobus, Chief Marketing Officer at Sally Beauty. "We're excited to continue meeting consumers where they are, with the professional-quality products they already trust."

"Launching on TikTok Shop reinforces Sally Beauty's broader marketplace momentum," said Jamie Columbus, Vice President of eCommerce at Sally Beauty. "We have seen strong double-digit year-over-year growth across digital channels, including Amazon and delivery marketplaces like Uber Eats, where we recently celebrated one year of partnership, as we continue expanding how customers discover and access our products."

TikTok Shop will feature a curated variety of Sally Beauty products, with pricing aligned with SallyBeauty.com, along with select platform-exclusive promotions and participation in TikTok Shop events. Orders placed through TikTok Shop will ship directly from Sally Beauty's distribution centers, with most orders fulfilled same day or next business day via standard FedEx delivery.

As the assortment continues to expand, Sally Beauty's presence on TikTok Shop reflects the brand's broader commitment to evolving its commerce ecosystem — bringing professional-quality products into the spaces where beauty culture is discovered, shared and shopped.

For more information, visit SallyBeauty.com or discover the brand on TikTok Shop.

About Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), as the leader in professional hair color, sells and distributes professional beauty supplies globally through its Sally Beauty and Beauty Systems Group businesses. Sally Beauty stores offer up to 7,000 products for hair color, hair care, nails, and skin care through proprietary brands such as Ion®, Bondbar®, Strawberry Leopard®, Generic Value Products®, Inspired by Nature® and Silk Elements® as well as professional lines such as Wella®, Clairol®, OPI®, L'Oreal®, Wahl® and Babyliss Pro®. Beauty Systems Group stores, branded as Cosmo Prof® or Armstrong McCall® stores, along with its outside sales consultants, sell up to 8,000 professionally branded products including Paul Mitchell®, Wella®, Matrix®, Schwarzkopf®, Kenra®, Goldwell®, Joico®, Amika® and Moroccanoil®, intended for use in salons and for resale by salons to retail consumers. For more information about Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., please visit sallybeautyholdings.com.

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The market is back at a stage where investor psychology is likely to drive the next move.

So far, crypto has stayed relatively insulated from the macro FUD surrounding the West Asian crisis. However, the latest inflation print is a reminder that it may still be too early to call a definitive bottom for Bitcoin [BTC], especially after its 3.61% daily close in the red.

In short, macro pressure is beginning to seep into BTC. One of the clearest signs is the Coinbase Premium Index (CPI). The index has dropped sharply, falling over 106% in a single day to -0.002. In fact, this marks its steepest pullback this week, signaling weakening buying pressure from U.S. investors.

Source: CryptoQuant Meanwhile, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has slipped back into the “fear” zone after briefly moving into neutral, which had aligned with BTC reclaiming the $74k level. From a technical standpoint, this shift in sentiment made the recent long squeeze almost inevitable, as bullish positioning ran into macro headwinds.

Data from CoinGlass shows that nearly $150 million in long positions were wiped out, marking the biggest liquidation event since early March. Put together, the drop in sentiment indicators and the scale of long liquidations suggest the market is rotating back into a risk-off mode.

Against this backdrop, BTC’s sideways chop around $70k suggests it’s still too early to confidently call a bottom. Price is holding, but the lack of strong follow-through on the upside shows that conviction remains weak. That said, a key CryptoQuant metric indicates Bitcoin could still keep sentiment supportive if this correlation continues to hold.

A critical correlation could help Bitcoin avoid extreme fear To hold current levels, the market needs strong risk appetite, as sentiment still drives price action.

Otherwise, BTC risks losing its footing, especially with macro FUD continuing to weigh on confidence. If this pressure sticks, it likely won’t take much for sentiment to slip back into the “extreme fear” zone, particularly with BTC still trading over 40% below its $126k peak, leaving a large share of holders underwater.

According to AMBCrypto, the BTC-gold correlation could play a key psychological role. Technically, Bitcoin’s push toward $74k came as the ratio dropped 15%, matching BTC’s 10.4% gain. The result? The Bitcoin-to-Gold correlation hit -0.88, its lowest level since November 2022, highlighting a strong inverse relationship.

Source: CryptoQuant Put simply, Bitcoin’s relative strength versus gold continues to serve as a key bullish signal.

From a technical standpoint, the latest inflation report triggered massive trillion-dollar losses across gold and silver, yet BTC only gave up around $50 billion in market cap, keeping its slide relatively contained even as broader FUD rattled risk assets.

Consequently, that resilience is playing a key role in holding sentiment. If Bitcoin continues to show strength, capital rotation could remain robust, reinforcing its role as a preferred hedge for investors while macro volatility keeps shaking the broader market.

In this cycle, Bitcoin’s potential bottom therefore appears closely linked to this BTC–gold dynamic, making the correlation a critical indicator to watch as the market navigates uncertainty.

Final Summary Despite trillion-dollar losses in gold and silver, Bitcoin’s limited $50 billion market cap drop highlights resilience that helps support market sentiment. The strong inverse relationship signals that Bitcoin’s bottom may be closely tied to this dynamic, making it a key indicator for navigating risk-off conditions.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, is back in ETHFI, and the timing is turning heads. Onchain data from Lookonchain shows Hayes received ETHFI tokens worth around $72,800 from Anchorage Digital at $0.55, just five hours before Upbit announced its KRW market listing. According to Upbit’s official notice, posted on March 19, ETHFI was scheduled to begin trading on the KRW market at 12:30 the same day.

For context, a KRW market listing on Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, is a significant catalyst for any token. It has historically triggered sharp short-term price volatility as Korean retail traders pile in.

Arthur Hayes and ETHFI- A Month of Mixed Moves The timing becomes more interesting in the context of Hayes’s recent ETHFI activity. A month ago, Lookonchain observed him transferring out 2.15 million ETHFI tokens.

“One month ago, Arthur Hayes transferred out 2.15 million $ETHFI ($1M) at an average price of $0.47, possibly selling. Today, he received 132,730 $ETHFI ($72.8K) from Anchorage Digital at $0.55.” Lookonchain reported.

The receipt of 132,730 ETHFI at $0.55 suggests a re-entry into the token, though at a smaller scale and a slightly higher price than he exited.

Nonetheless, this is not the first time Hayes has moved in and out of ETHFI tactically.

In December 2025, Hayes dumped Ethereum worth $5.53 million and rotated the proceeds into a basket of DeFi tokens including PENDLE, LDO, ENA and ETHFI. Today’s re-entry suggests the token remains a recurring conviction play in his portfolio, even as he adjusts position sizes around market conditions

The pattern, offloading a large position, then quietly re-accumulating before a major exchange listing, is precisely the kind of sequence onchain analysts flag.

Furthermore, the market reacted instantly to Upbit’s announcement. ETHFI had been sliding steadily throughout the day, falling from around $0.57 to as low as $0.54.

Then, right at the listing announcement, the token spiked sharply, jumping to $0.60 within minutes. It traded as high as $0.6024, up 4.7% in the past 24 hours.

ETHFI price jumps after Upbit listing. Source: CoinGecko The 24-hour range was $0.5401 to $0.5952, with the move higher coming almost entirely in that final window.

Market cap sits at $469 million. Total Value Locked stands at $5.85 billion, a figure that shows ETHFI’s real utility beyond speculation.

Is Buying ETHFI A Good Call? Arthur Hayes’s moves attract attention because his calls have a track record. In January, Hayes predicted a Bitcoin bull run in 2026. Hayes argued that renewed Federal Reserve liquidity in the form of balance-sheet expansion would drive increased interest in risk assets including crypto and equities.

More recently, Hayes projected a rally in the HYPE token as activity on the Hyperliquid platform climbs, a call that coincides with oil-linked futures surging on the platform amid escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.

Whether Hayes is trading on macro conviction, inside knowledge of exchange listings, or simply moving faster than most, his portfolio shifted preceding a significant market event.

Onchain data shows what happened, not why. Hayes may have received the tokens as part of a scheduled institutional transfer through Anchorage Digital that was entirely unrelated to the Upbit listing.

Anchorage, a federally chartered crypto bank, routinely facilitates asset movements for institutional clients on predetermined timelines.

What the data does show, however, is a well-timed accumulation by one of crypto’s sharpest macro minds, followed by a major exchange listing announcement five hours later. Whether that is insight, coincidence, or something in between is a question the market will be watching closely.