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Investors interested in Computers - IT Services stocks are likely familiar with Leidos (LDOS - Free Report) and Dynatrace (DT - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now? Let's take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The proven Zacks Rank emphasizes companies with positive estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight stocks with specific traits.

Leidos has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Dynatrace has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. This means that LDOS's earnings estimate revision activity has been more impressive, so investors should feel comfortable with its improving analyst outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors are also interested in a number of tried-and-true valuation metrics that help show when a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

The Style Score Value grade factors in a variety of key fundamental metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a number of other key stats that are commonly used by value investors.

LDOS currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.43, while DT has a forward P/E of 30.93. We also note that LDOS has a PEG ratio of 1.86. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. DT currently has a PEG ratio of 2.41.

Another notable valuation metric for LDOS is its P/B ratio of 5.33. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, DT has a P/B of 5.54.

Based on these metrics and many more, LDOS holds a Value grade of B, while DT has a Value grade of D.

LDOS sticks out from DT in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that LDOS is the better option right now.

Investors interested in Financial - Miscellaneous Services stocks are likely familiar with Intercorp Financial Services Inc. (IFS) and Blackstone Inc. (BX). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Investors interested in stocks from the Medical - Products sector have probably already heard of Royal Philips (PHG - Free Report) and Lonza Group Ag (LZAGY - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

Everyone has their own methods for finding great value opportunities, but our model includes pairing an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system with a strong Zacks Rank. The Zacks Rank is a proven strategy that targets companies with positive earnings estimate revision trends, while our Style Scores work to grade companies based on specific traits.

Right now, Royal Philips is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Lonza Group Ag has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This system places an emphasis on companies that have seen positive earnings estimate revisions, so investors should feel comfortable knowing that PHG is likely seeing its earnings outlook improve to a greater extent. But this is only part of the picture for value investors.

Value investors also try to analyze a wide range of traditional figures and metrics to help determine whether a company is undervalued at its current share price levels.

Our Value category grades stocks based on a number of key metrics, including the tried-and-true P/E ratio, the P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share, as well as a variety of other fundamentals that value investors frequently use.

PHG currently has a forward P/E ratio of 17.92, while LZAGY has a forward P/E of 33.33. We also note that PHG has a PEG ratio of 0.74. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. LZAGY currently has a PEG ratio of 2.06.

Another notable valuation metric for PHG is its P/B ratio of 2.28. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, LZAGY has a P/B of 4.71.

These metrics, and several others, help PHG earn a Value grade of A, while LZAGY has been given a Value grade of D.

PHG has seen stronger estimate revision activity and sports more attractive valuation metrics than LZAGY, so it seems like value investors will conclude that PHG is the superior option right now.

Investors interested in stocks from the Banks - Foreign sector have probably already heard of Erste Group Bank AG (EBKDY - Free Report) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD - Free Report) . But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now? We'll need to take a closer look.

There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The Zacks Rank favors stocks with strong earnings estimate revision trends, and our Style Scores highlight companies with specific traits.

Right now, Erste Group Bank AG is sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Toronto-Dominion Bank has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The Zacks Rank favors stocks that have recently seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates, so investors should rest assured that EBKDY has an improving earnings outlook. But this is just one piece of the puzzle for value investors.

Value investors analyze a variety of traditional, tried-and-true metrics to help find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.

Our Value category highlights undervalued companies by looking at a variety of key metrics, including the popular P/E ratio, as well as the P/S ratio, earnings yield, cash flow per share, and a variety of other fundamentals that have been used by value investors for years.

EBKDY currently has a forward P/E ratio of 11.59, while TD has a forward P/E of 13.84. We also note that EBKDY has a PEG ratio of 0.91. This popular figure is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also considers a company's expected EPS growth rate. TD currently has a PEG ratio of 1.66.

Another notable valuation metric for EBKDY is its P/B ratio of 1.14. Investors use the P/B ratio to look at a stock's market value versus its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. By comparison, TD has a P/B of 1.66.

These are just a few of the metrics contributing to EBKDY's Value grade of B and TD's Value grade of F.

EBKDY sticks out from TD in both our Zacks Rank and Style Scores models, so value investors will likely feel that EBKDY is the better option right now.

Investors with an interest in Chemical - Specialty stocks have likely encountered both Symrise AG Unsponsored ADR (SYIEY) and RPM International (RPM). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In CTO To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in CTO between February 18, 2021 and June 24, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore directly at (212) 355-4648.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What’s Happening:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (“CTO” or the “Company”) (NYSE:CTO) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired CTO securities between February 18, 2021 and June 24, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until October 7, 2025 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Allegation Details:

According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (i) CTO's dividends were less sustainable than defendants had led investors to believe; (ii) the Company used deceptive and unsustainable practices to artificially inflate its Adjusted Funds from Operations and overstate the true profitability of its Ashford Lane property; and (iii) accordingly, CTO's business and/or financial prospects were overstated.The complaint alleges that on June 25, 2025, Wolfpack Research published a report entitled "CTO: The B. Riley of REITs." The report accused CTO of, among other things, "not generating enough cash to pay its recurring capex and cover its dividends since converting to a REIT in 2021" and instead "relying on dilution (increasing shares outstanding by 70% since December 2022) to cover a $38 million dividend shortfall from 2021 to 2024," employing a "manipulative definition of [AFFO] where they exclude recurring capex, unlike all of their self-identified shopping center REIT peers," and "using a sham loan to hide the collapse of a top tenant from shareholders at Ashford Lane." The report further noted that CTO has just $8.4 million in cash while facing quarterly dividends of $14 million and average recurring capital expenditures of $5.7 million per quarter, along with approximately $12 million in additional planned capital expenditures. On this news, the price of CTO' stock fell over 5%.
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If you purchased or otherwise acquired CTO shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Marion Passmore by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Firefly Aerospace Inc. (“Firefly” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: FLY) for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors. Firefly reported its Q2 2025 financial results on September 22, 2025. The Company reported a year-over-year revenue decline of 27% while expenses surged at the same time during its first quarter as a public company. Based on this news, shares of Firefly fell by more than 15%.

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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at [email protected].

The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and rules of ethics.

Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.

Cash flow can come from bond interest, interest from other types of investments, and, of course, dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

Upbound Group (UPBD - Free Report) is headquartered in Plano, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of -22.04% since the start of the year. Currently paying a dividend of $0.39 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 6.86%. In comparison, the Financial - Leasing Companies industry's yield is 4.01%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.5%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $1.56 is up 4% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Upbound Group has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 5.75%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Upbound Group's current payout ratio is 38%, meaning it paid out 38% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, UPBD expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $4.24 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 10.70%.

Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.

For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, UPBD is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.

Headquartered in Miami, World Kinect (WKC - Free Report) is a Oils-Energy stock that has seen a price change of -5.23% so far this year. The company that services ships, jets and trucks is paying out a dividend of $0.20 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 3.07% compared to the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry's yield of 2.81% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.5%.

Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.80 is up 17.6% from last year. Over the last 5 years, World Kinect has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 13.04%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. World Kinect's current payout ratio is 35%, meaning it paid out 35% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Earnings growth looks solid for WKC for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 is $2.25 per share, which represents a year-over-year growth rate of 3.21%.

From greatly improving stock investing profits and reducing overall portfolio risk to providing tax advantages, investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.

For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, WKC presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Transaction in Own Shares   

6 October, 2025

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 6 October, 2025 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of purchaseNumber of Shares purchasedHighest price paidLowest price paid Volume weighted average price paid per shareVenueCurrency06/10/2025217,302£27.3750£27.1500£27.2776LSEGBP06/10/2025176,196£27.3750£27.1500£27.2731Chi-X (CXE)
GBP06/10/2025191,502£27.3750£27.1650£27.2758BATS (BXE)
GBP06/10/2025306,056€31.5900€31.3350€31.4714XAMSEUR06/10/2025228,718€31.5900€31.3350€31.4706CBOE DXEEUR06/10/2025----TQEXEUR These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 31 July 2025.

In respect of this programme, HSBC Bank plc will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 31 July 2025 up to and including 24 October 2025.

The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”) and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time.

In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by HSBC Bank plc on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below.

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LEI number of Shell plc: 21380068P1DRHMJ8KU70

Classification: Acquisition or disposal of the issuer’s own shares

Shell RNS (Extended) 20251006

TL;DR

BitMine has expanded its Ethereum holdings to 2.83 million ETH, spending approximately $821 million in the past week.
Its total crypto and cash assets now reach $13.4 billion, placing it among the largest corporate digital asset treasuries globally.
The company continues pursuing a long-term strategy to acquire up to 5% of Ethereum’s total supply, aligning with its focus on financial-market infrastructure and AI-related blockchain applications.

BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) confirmed on Monday that its Ethereum treasury has grown to roughly 2.83 million ETH, elevating its combined crypto and cash assets to $13.4 billion. This achievement reinforces the company’s position as the largest corporate holder of Ethereum and the second-largest corporate crypto treasury overall, trailing only Strategy, which maintains the largest Bitcoin reserve.

Corporate Ethereum Holdings Reach New Heights
The rapid accumulation highlights BitMine’s focused strategy. In late September, the company reported 2.65 million ETH, meaning around 180,000 ETH were purchased within a single week, equating to nearly $821 million. This aggressive approach has steadily solidified BitMine’s ranking atop Ethereum corporate treasuries and emphasizes its confidence in Ethereum as a cornerstone for digital finance and AI-powered applications. Industry observers note that this scale of accumulation demonstrates a clear commitment to shaping future blockchain infrastructure and supporting decentralized ecosystems.

Long-Term Vision Guides Treasury Strategy
BitMine has reiterated plans to acquire up to 5% of Ethereum’s total supply over time, signaling a multi-year commitment rather than a short-term investment. Chairman Tom Lee has emphasized that Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities and its expanding role in decentralized finance and enterprise applications make it a strategic asset for corporate balance sheets. The firm frames its accumulation as a method to leverage Ethereum’s utility in blockchain-based infrastructure while capturing potential upside from market growth.

Ethereum’s market price has recently hovered in the mid-$4,000s, enhancing the dollar value of BitMine’s holdings. ETH currently trades around $4,570, marking a more than 10% increase in the past week amid a broader cryptocurrency rally led by Bitcoin’s surge to new all-time highs. Analysts note that corporate treasuries like BitMine’s benefit from these market movements, strengthening their positions in both crypto exposure and long-term strategic growth. These developments highlight growing synergy between institutional investment patterns and emerging decentralized technologies, potentially accelerating adoption across multiple sectors.

BitMine’s continued purchases underscore a growing trend among large corporate entities to integrate digital assets into treasury management, reflecting increasing confidence in Ethereum as both a financial instrument and a technological backbone for emerging blockchain and AI-driven solutions.

Ondo Finance has acquired Oasis Pro, a move that transfers a comprehensive suite of SEC and FINRA licenses. This grants the blockchain technology company the in-house capability to build and operate a fully regulated market for tokenized securities.

Summary

Ondo Finance acquired Oasis Pro, gaining SEC and FINRA licenses to operate regulated U.S. markets for tokenized securities.
The deal brings broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent registrations under Ondo, expanding its reach in real-world asset tokenization.
Oasis Pro’s infrastructure enables settlement in fiat and stablecoins, strengthening Ondo’s ability to bridge traditional and digital finance.

According to an announcement on Oct. 6, Ondo Finance finalized its acquisition of Oasis Pro, a U.S.-based digital asset broker-dealer and operator of an alternative trading system. The deal brings broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent registrations under Ondo’s umbrella, giving the firm one of the most complete regulatory setups in the tokenization space.

Notably, the integration marks a strategic step for Ondo, which has been expanding its footprint in real-world asset markets since launching its tokenized U.S. Treasury products earlier this year.

Expansion into regulated tokenization
Oasis Pro is an established entity with a multi-year track record. Founded in 2019, its subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, is a FINRA-member broker-dealer that operates a multi-asset Alternative Trading System.

This ATS is one of the few in the U.S. already authorized to settle transactions in both fiat currency and stablecoins, a critical technical capability for bridging traditional and digital finance. Additionally, Oasis Pro has been an active participant in shaping the regulatory conversation, serving on FINRA’s Crypto Working Group.

For Ondo Finance, the acquisition unlocks a rare regulatory pathway. The company will now be able to build and operate fully regulated marketplaces for tokenized financial products, expanding its reach beyond institutional-grade Treasury offerings into broader capital market functions.

This includes private placements, underwriting, and secondary market trading across a diverse range of tokenized and traditional assets, from equities and corporate debt to structured products and REITs.

“We now have the most comprehensive suite of licenses and infrastructure necessary to develop compliant and regulated tokenized securities markets in the U.S. This acquisition makes Ondo’s offering one of the strongest commitments to building a transparent, accessible, and compliant financial system onchain,” Ondo Finance CEO Nathan Allman said.

The acquisition is built upon a foundation of demonstrated product-market fit. Ondo arrives at this deal with over $1.6 billion in assets under management across its flagship tokenized offerings, according to the announcement.

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Posted: October 6, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why is Arbitrum’s outlook turning bullish?
Rising TVL and DEX Volume show stronger network demand and liquidity support.

What level could confirm trend reversal?
A breakout above $0.475 may trigger a 30% climb toward $0.62 if momentum builds.

Arbitrum [ARB] has moved quietly over the past two weeks, but silence doesn’t mean stagnation.

Under the surface, liquidity, trading activity, and network participation have started to climb again—signs that the Layer-2’s fundamentals may be rebuilding strength.

Arbitrum’s metrics improved as price drifted
Data from DeFiLlama showed Arbitrum’s Total Value Locked (TVL) rose from $3.13 billion in September 2025 to $4.12 billion at press time, marking a steady on-chain recovery.

During the same period, DEX Volume increased from $712.63 million to $834.7 million, while its Stablecoin Market Cap grew 5.34% week-on-week to $4.15 billion.

Source: DeFiLlama

This indicates that growing trader interest and confidence are strengthening the Arbitrum ecosystem, supported by increased on-chain activity.

Experts’ prediction and current price 
Market watchers stayed optimistic on ARB.

Several analysts on X noted that if ARB breaks above $0.48, it could extend toward $0.70–$0.80 over time, while short-term calls placed targets near $0.50.

Source: Michaël van de Poppe

At press time, ARB traded around $0.44, down 2.5% in 24 hours. Trading volume slipped 10% to $204.45 million, showing a brief cooldown in market participation.

Arbitrum price action and upcoming level
On the daily chart, ARB appeared to be forming a falling wedge pattern, a structure that often precedes bullish reversals.

The token found support at the lower boundary on the 25th of September and was approaching resistance near $0.475.

Source: TradingView

If ARB breaks above $0.475, it could post a 30% move toward $0.62. That scenario remains valid only if the breakout holds; otherwise, the pattern loses strength.

The Supertrend indicator stayed red, suggesting bearish control, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) printed 21, signaling weak momentum and limited directional bias for now.

Traders’ positioning points to upside bias
Despite a sideways market, traders seem to maintain a bullish outlook, appearing to bet on the upside.

CoinGlass data revealed that ARB’s major liquidation levels stood at $0.424 on the lower side and $0.451 on the upper side.

At those levels, traders held $3.36 million in long positions versus $2.75 million in shorts, showing heavier bullish exposure.

Source: CoinGlass

This positioning hinted that bulls held the upper hand, while short interest weakened—a setup that could amplify any breakout move if buying pressure accelerates.

Vivaan Acharya is a Crypto-Economist and Journalist at AMBCrypto who brings a rare depth of financial and economic expertise to the world of digital assets. He holds a Master’s in Economics from the prestigious University of Delhi and has over five years of experience analyzing technology and financial markets.
His foray into the blockchain space began in 2018, marked by his prescient Master's thesis, "Payments and Stablecoin Integration in Banking," which showcased his early understanding of crypto's potential to disrupt traditional finance. Before specializing in crypto, Vivaan honed his skills in rigorous data and technical chart analysis at a major national financial daily, where he covered corporate earnings and market trends.
At AMBCrypto, Vivaan applies this powerful blend of classical economic training and seasoned financial journalism to his work. He is an expert in:
1. Bitcoin and Altcoin Market Analysis
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3 Emerging Crypto Regulations.
Known for his clear, no-nonsense approach, Vivaan translates robust research into straightforward, actionable insights. He is dedicated to demystifying the complexities of blockchain finance, empowering readers to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Plume is already receiving interest from 40 Act funds and is seeking more licenses. Oct 6, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Plume Network, a modular Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to real-world assets (RWAs), is now an SEC-regulated transfer agent, streamlining the issuance, transfer, and management of tokenized securities.

As a registered transfer agent, Plume will now manage digital securities and shareholder records directly onchain, supporting interoperability with the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) settlement network, according to the press release shared with CoinDesk.

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Further, it will facilitate a range of use cases, including onchain IPOs, small-cap fundraising, and registered funds. Most notably, the technology aims to reduce tokenization timelines from months to mere weeks via smart-contract automation.

Plume's registration provides a much-needed regulatory infrastructure for institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and Apollo seeking compliant on-chain asset transfers.

"At Plume, we believe transfer agent regulation exists to protect investors’ rights as shareholders. With this fully onchain transfer agent protocol, we are streamlining the issuance of digital securities with a built-in partnership with regulators,” said Chris Yin, CEO and Co-Founder of Plume.

"The crypto industry has been searching for a viable bridge between DeFi’s speed and TradFi’s safeguards. With the issuance of this license places Plume as the ideal solution for this search," Yin added.

A transfer agent in the traditional sense is a financial institution that maintains official records of a company's shareholders, manages ownership changes, issues stock certificates, and handles dividend and interest payments.

A blockchain transfer agent, such as Plume, performs similar functions on-chain by leveraging distributed ledger technology, offering a secure, immutable and transparent digital record of asset ownership and transfers.

Plume’s achievement comes after its active collaboration with regulatory bodies, including its contributions to discussions surrounding the GENIUS Act. The announcement follows SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce’s remarks last week expressing the regulator’s openness to engaging with issuers of real-world asset tokenization projects.

Initial product rollout likely in Q1 2026Plume's regulated transfer agent is operational, which allows interested funds to engage with Plume’s infrastructure with immediate effect, even as broader regulatory frameworks continue to evolve.

Building on this foundation, Plume plans to launch its initial product offerings, involving Nest protocol vaults, in the first quarter of 2026. Within Plume Network, Nest is one of the significant protocols focused on staking mechanisms for real-world asset (RWA) protocols.

Nest allows fund managers to create vaults backed by regulated financial instruments. Users can then deposit stablecoins into these vaults to earn yield in a permissionless way from the underlying real-world assets.

Targeting 40 Act fundsPlume said that it has already garnered interest from SEC-registered investment funds (40 Act funds). And while regulatory challenges, such as asset custody issues, present hurdles, the company anticipates these will diminish as the SEC proposes new rules through 2026 and finalizes them by 2027.

The 40 Act funds are publicly offered, pooled investment vehicles, such as open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds and unit investment trusts, registered under the Investment Act of 1940.

The timing aligns with a broader market shift toward onchain securities and positions Plume at the forefront of this transition.

"The license enables Plume to support the migration of offchain securities into compliant digital forms, especially 40 Act funds—the traditional backbone of the U.S. asset management industry representing over $39 trillion," the firm told CoinDesk.

Plume is also seeking additional licenses, including Alternative Trading System (ATS) and broker-dealer registrations, to develop a fully compliant onchain capital market infrastructure for 40 ACT funds.

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In a remarkable shift, institutional investors have injected $302 million into Bitcoin, marking a significant resurgence of interest in the cryptocurrency. This influx, reported as of early October 2025, could signal the beginning of a new bullish phase for Bitcoin, potentially propelling it to unprecedented heights.

A joint report from Ripple and Boston Consulting Group projects that the tokenized asset market could exceed $18 trillion by 2033.

The fresh capital will be used to distribute more devices, enhance AI models that process and update map features, and boost contributor incentives, Bee said.
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Bee Maps, the decentralized mapping project powered by Hivemapper, has raised $32 million in fresh funding to expand its global contributor network and scale its infrastructure, it announced Monday.

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The round was led by Pantera Capital, LDA Capital, Borderless Capital and Ajna Capital, marking one of the largest financings in the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePin) sector this year.

Bee Maps is an application on the Hivemapper network, which is one of the largest decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) focused on mapping data on Solana.

Hivemapper enables drivers to contribute data through AI-enabled dash cams, which detect real-time changes on roads (like new signs on the roads, detours, or construction zones), ensuring digital maps can update quickly to stay accurate. Bee Maps leverages this infrastructure by rewarding contributors with its native token, $HONEY, for collecting street-level imagery.

The raise highlights strong investor appetite for Bee Maps’ vision of real-time, AI-powered maps. In recent months, Bee Maps has teamed up with major players including Lyft and Volkswagen’s robotaxi program to bring its mapping-data to their platforms.

The fresh capital will be used to distribute more devices, enhance AI models that process and update map features and boost contributor incentives tied to $HONEY.

“With this funding, we are accelerating global device deployments, expanding coverage, and strengthening our AI pipeline. Demand is not the problem — supply is,” said Ariel Seidman, the co-founder of Hivemapper, in a press release shared with CoinDesk.

Bee Maps is also rolling out a Bee Membership plan, slashing upfront costs from nearly $600 to just $19 a month. The subscription bundles hardware, software, and contributor benefits into one package, lowering the barrier for new participants to join the network.

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Image: ShutterstockKey HighlightsDiscover why Bitcoin may be the ultimate benchmark for investorsSee how S&P 500 gains compare to cryptocurrency returnsLearn why some experts call stocks “less productive” than BitcoinS&P 500 Surges But Bitcoin Outshines in Real ReturnsWhile the S&P 500 continues to reach new all-time highs, its performance looks very different when measured against Bitcoin. According to Phil Rosen, co-founder of Opening Bell Daily, the index has fallen more than 88% since 2020 when compared to the cryptocurrency.

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Grayscale, the world’s largest digital asset investment platform, has taken a big step toward reshaping crypto investment in traditional markets. The firm has enabled staking for its U.S.-listed Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), making them the first spot crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) in the country to do so. Alongside Ethereum, Grayscale’s Solana Trust (GSOL) has also activated staking, opening a rare pathway for traditional brokerage investors to gain rewards from Solana without holding tokens directly.

What Did Grayscale Announce?Grayscale confirmed that both ETHE and ETH ETFs now support staking, which allows investors to earn network rewards while maintaining exposure to Ether through regulated market structures. Meanwhile, GSOL, currently a closed-end fund quoted on OTC Markets, has also begun staking its holdings. Pending regulatory approval, GSOL could become one of the first spot Solana ETPs with staking enabled.

Why Is This Important for Investors?Ethereum Staking allows investors to earn passive rewards by helping secure blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana. Until now, this was mostly available to crypto-native users managing their own wallets and validators. By integrating staking into ETFs and trusts, Grayscale bridges the gap, letting traditional market participants benefit from blockchain economics without leaving their brokerage accounts.

How Will the Staking Work?Grayscale clarified that Ethereum staking will be handled passively through institutional custodians and validator partners. This means investors don’t need to run nodes or handle technical operations. The setup not only ensures participation in network security but also reduces risks associated with self-custody, making the process more accessible for mainstream investors.

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BitMine now holds 2.83 million ETH, valued at approximately $13 billion total.

BMNR shares rose over 5% following the Ethereum acquisition announcement.

BitMine is the second-largest crypto treasury globally, behind only MicroStrategy.

BitMine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum holdings to $13 billion after acquiring 179,251 ETH last week. The transaction was valued at approximately $823 million based on current market prices.

This purchase brought the firm’s total ETH treasury to 2.83 million tokens, further solidifying its lead in public ETH holdings. BitMine acquired the assets at an average price of $4,535, below Ethereum’s current trading price of $4,648.

Ethereum has gained nearly 11% in value over the past week, according to data from CoinMarketCap. BitMine’s position has benefited from both strategic acquisition timing and positive price momentum.

In addition to ETH, BitMine holds 192 Bitcoin valued at $24 million and a $113 million stake in Eightco Holdings. The firm also maintains $456 million in cash reserves, enhancing its overall liquidity profile.

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Investor sentiment responded positively, with BMNR shares rising over 6% on Monday to $60.35. The stock has climbed 37% in the past month, according to Yahoo Finance.

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SHIB chart by CoinStatsSHIB/USDThe price of SHIB has risen by 1.45% over the last 24 hours.

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