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HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), one of the world's leading energy companies, will hold its quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 a.m. CT). Conference Call Information: Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT Dial-in # (Listen-only mode): 888-256-9157 Conference ID #: 5158291 Speakers: Mike Wirth – Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Eimear Bonner – Vice President & Chief F.

BOSTON, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced today that it will release operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 on Monday, November 3, 2025, after market close. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to review the fourth quarter results beginning at 8:00 am (ET) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

The call will be webcast by Notified and may be accessed at Cabot’s website at https://cabotog.gcs-web.com/. If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call and accompanying slide presentation will be archived on the Company’s website at https://cabotog.gcs-web.com/.

ABOUT CABOT CORPORATION
Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company’s website at cabotcorp.com.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in the press release regarding Cabot's business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.

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SummaryIntel (INTC) is experiencing renewed investor interest due to rumors of AMD becoming a foundry customer and strong institutional support.INTC's transformation into a US-based foundry is backed by government and Nvidia investments, but fundamentals remain fragile and financials are weak.Valuation is stretched, with a forward P/E above 300x and negative free cash flow, making the stock a high-risk, news-driven bet.I rate INTC a 'Buy with caution'—the stock has multibagger potential if its foundry strategy succeeds, but patience and risk management are essential.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of INTC either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the AI marketing cloud, announced that Grammy Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers (Alex Pall and Drew Taggart) will join Zeta Live 2025 on October 9 for a keynote conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping music, collaboration, and culture. In addition to their success as artists, Pall and Taggart are co-founders of Mantis, a venture capital firm with more than 130 investments at the intersection of technology, consumer innovation, and culture, adding an entrepreneurial lens to their perspective on innovation.

Expanding on the speaker lineup already announced, Zeta Live 2025 will feature additional powerhouse voices from sports, consulting, retail, and consumer goods. Legendary tennis champion and cultural icon Stan Smith will join the agenda, along with Kim Perell, nine-time founder and best-selling author; Allen Weinberg, Director at McKinsey; Jill Cress, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at H&R Block; Alex Frias, Chief Marketing Officer at Steve Madden; and Chad Stubbs, Chief Marketing Officer at Ferrero North America. Across their sessions, these speakers will address themes spanning AI’s role in unlocking marketing performance, shaping the creative edge for CMOs, advancing human collaboration, and redefining the future of customer connection.

At 4 p.m. ET, Pall and Taggart will take the stage for a session titled “Sampling the Future: AI, Music, and Culture.” Moderated by Zeta Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO David A. Steinberg, the conversation will explore how AI is turning audiences into co-creators and redefining fandom. They will also discuss how brands can plug into culture and strengthen human connection through technology. As artists and investors through Mantis, they bring a unique dual perspective on how creativity and business intersect in an AI-driven world.

Following the session, The Chainsmokers will perform live at an exclusive offsite event.

“Zeta Live continues to grow as a platform where the most influential voices in culture, technology and business come together. This expansion reflects our commitment to showcasing perspectives that spark new ideas in creativity, innovation and AI, and inspiring leaders to connect with consumers in fresh ways,” said Steinberg.

Zeta Live 2025 will be held on October 9 in New York City. The conference will bring together more than 1,200 senior marketers, 70 speakers from leading brands such as AWS, Marriott, United Airlines and Nissan, and over 25 sessions across three stages. This year’s theme, “Achieve the Impossible,” will feature headliners from legendary athletes alongside leaders in business, media and technology.

For the full agenda and to register, visit www.zetalive2025.com.

About Zeta Global

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by the Company, contains certain 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. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Any statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our anticipated future financial performance, our market opportunities and our expectations regarding our business plan and strategies. These statements often include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimates,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “projects,” “should,” “suggests,” “targets,” “will,” “would” and other similar expressions. We base these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, plans and assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry, as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances at such time. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time they are made, you should be aware that many factors could affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or results.

The forward-looking statements are subject to and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These cautionary statements should not be construed by you to be exhaustive and the forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

October 03, 2025 08:30 ET

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NEW YORK, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambricon Technologies Corporation Limited (“Cambricon”), often described as “China's answer to Nvidia1,” has been one of the standout performers on Shanghai’s Science & Technology Innovation Board (“STAR Market”) in 2025.

Cambricon’s shares have gained about ~111% year-to-date amid strong revenue growth (+4,347.8% year-over-year as of 6/30/2025) and profitability milestones (Net income went from a RMB -545.3 million net loss in H1 2024 to RMB +1.04 billion net profit in H1 2025).2 U.S. investors seeking exposure to Cambricon and other STAR companies can consider the KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (NYSE: KSTR)—the only U.S.-listed ETF that tracks the SSE STAR Market 50 Index.3

Founded in 2016, Cambricon designs AI chips for cloud, edge, and terminal applications. The STAR Market—often likened to a Nasdaq-style venue because of its focus on high-tech and strategic emerging industries like next-generation information technology, biomedicine, high-end equipment, and similar industries—serves as a platform for high-growth science and technology firms.

“Cambricon’s rapid ascent speaks to the scale and speed of innovation across China’s semiconductor and AI industries,” said Brendan Ahern, Chief Investment Officer at KraneShares. “Through KSTR, investors can gain exposure to STAR Market companies—including Cambricon—within a regulated, U.S.-listed vehicle.”

Launched on January 26, 2021, KSTR provides exposure to up to 50 companies that meet market capitalization and liquidity requirements listed on the STAR Market, connecting investors to China’s next generation of innovators across semiconductors, next-gen IT, biotech, and new energy. KSTR is the only U.S.-listed ETF licensing the SSE STAR 50 Index.3

KSTR Performance (YTD): As of the most recent data available, KSTR is up ~48% year-to-date.2

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data current to the last month-end, please visit https://kraneshares.com/kstr.

For top 10 holdings, risks, and other important information about the KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (Ticker: KSTR), please visit https://kraneshares.com/kstr.

High short-term performance from a limited number of the fund’s holdings is unusual, and investors should not expect such performance to be continued over the long term. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Cambricon represents 12.55% of the fund (KSTR) as of 9/25/2025. Holdings are subject to change.

About KraneShares

KraneShares is a specialist investment manager focused on delivering global investors innovative, high-conviction strategies. The firm is known for its China-focused and climate-focused ETFs, as well as its solutions across emerging markets, carbon allowances, options income, and disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. KraneShares helps investors access transformative growth opportunities through research-driven products and educational resources.

For more information, visit www.kraneshares.com.

Citations:

Reuters, “China investors seen looking past Cambricon index rebalance, staying bullish on AI,” as of 9/12/2025. Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-investors-seen-looking-past-cambricon-index-rebalance-staying-bullish-ai-2025-09-12/.Data from Bloomberg as of 9/25/2025.Data from Bloomberg as of 9/22/2025. Definitions:

Revenue: The total amount of money generated by a company from its business activities, such as sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.

Net income: Accounts for all revenues and subtracts all expenses, including cost of goods sold, operating expenses, interest, and taxes. It reflects the true bottom-line profit available to shareholders and provides the most comprehensive measure of profitability.

Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds’ full and summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting www.kraneshares.com/kstr. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Risk Disclosures:

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its stated objectives. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.

This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change. Certain content represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results; material is as of the dates noted and is subject to change without notice.

A-Shares are issued by companies in mainland China and traded on local exchanges. They are available to domestic and certain foreign investors, including QFIs and those participating in Stock Connect Programs like Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong. Foreign investments in A-Shares face various regulations and restrictions, including limits on asset repatriation. A-Shares may experience frequent trading halts and illiquidity, which can lead to volatility in KSTR’s share price and increased trading halt risks. The Chinese economy is an emerging market, vulnerable to domestic and regional economic and political changes, often showing more volatility than developed markets. Chinese companies face risks from potential government interventions, and the export-driven economy is sensitive to downturns in key trading partners, impacting KSTR. U.S.-China tensions raise concerns over tariffs and trade restrictions, which could harm China’s exports and KSTR. China's regulatory standards are less stringent than in the U.S., resulting in limited information about issuers. Tax laws are unclear and subject to change, potentially impacting KSTR and leading to unexpected liabilities for foreign investors. Fluctuations in currency of foreign countries may have an adverse effect to domestic currency values.

KSTR may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify KSTR's gains or losses. A derivative (i.e., futures/forward contracts, swaps, and options) is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying asset. The primary risk of derivatives is that changes in the asset’s market value and the derivative may not be proportionate, and some derivatives can have the potential for unlimited losses. Derivatives are also subject to liquidity and counterparty risk. KSTR is subject to liquidity risk, meaning that certain investments may become difficult to purchase or sell at a reasonable time and price. If a transaction for these securities is large, it may not be possible to initiate, which may cause KSTR to suffer losses. Counterparty risk is the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to an agreement fails to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the derivative.

KSTR may invest in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Securities issued in IPOs have no trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile. In addition, as KSTR increases in size, the impact of IPOs on KSTR’s performance will generally decrease. Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. KSTR’s assets are expected to be concentrated in a sector, industry, market, or group of concentrations to the extent that the Underlying Index has such concentrations. The securities or futures in that concentration could react similarly to market developments. Thus, KSTR is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that affect that concentration. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility. KSTR is non-diversified.

ETF shares are bought and sold on an exchange at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. However, shares may be redeemed at NAV directly by certain authorized broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) in very large creation/redemption units. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Beginning 12/23/2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn't available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of the time the ETF calculates the current NAV per share. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The KraneShares ETFs and KFA Funds ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Company (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456, which is not affiliated with Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or any sub-advisers for the Funds.

Contact:
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[email protected]

New York, NY, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (Nasdaq: MFH), a blockchain-native fintech company, today announced the publication of a new article by MFH Chief Strategy Officer Wilfred Daye examining digital asset treasury strategies and their associated risks.

Published by CoinsPaid Media on September 24, 2025, “Digital Asset Treasuries: Engineering Yield in a Frothy Market” analyzes how Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies leverage market-to-net-asset-value dynamics, convertible securities, and preferred stock to accumulate Bitcoin, while identifying key risks including market-to-net-asset-value ratio (mNAV) compression, refinancing exposure, and index-eligibility considerations. The article also reflects MFH’s own approach to digital asset treasury management in the current market environment.

“Digital asset treasuries are evolving from a simple ‘buy-and-hold’ posture into a capital markets discipline that must balance access, liquidity, and risk,” said Daye. “Our goal is to align treasury design with institutional-grade safeguards, clear risk limits, transparent disclosures, and diversified liquidity so that participation in the asset class is both responsible and durable.”

“Wilfred’s piece distills what responsible DAT design should look like,” said Shi Qiu, Chief Executive Officer of MFH. “MFH’s north star is to connect traditional finance with crypto-native assets through compliant structures, prudent balance-sheet management, and investor-first transparency.”

MFH Treasury & Capital-Markets Principles:

Risk-aware accumulation: Use market windows judiciously; avoid shareholder-value-destructive issuance when mNAV conditions are unfavorable.Financing discipline: Treat convertible securities and preferred stock as leverage tools with explicit guardrails and contingency plans.Liquidity and transparency: Prioritize exchange liquidity, robust disclosures, and auditability suitable for institutional allocators.Evolution beyond Bitcoin beta: Invest in infrastructure and partnerships that create operating revenue and reduce reliance on a single-factor market cycle. About Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. 
Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MFH) is a fintech group powered by blockchain infrastructure, offering technology and financial services. Through its subsidiaries, including Chaince Securities, LLC, MFH aims to bridge traditional finance and digital innovation, offering services spanning digital assets, financial advisory, and capital markets solutions.

Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

Contacts:
International Elite Capital Inc.
Annabelle Zhang
Tel: +1(646) 866-7928
Email: [email protected]

October 03, 2025 08:30 ET

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Alico, Inc.

FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alico, Inc. (“Alico” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ALCO) today announced that John Kiernan, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the 19th annual Main Event, taking place on October 19-21st of 2025 at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.

The presentation will begin at 2:30 PM ET on Monday, October 20th, 2025 and can be accessed live here. Management will also host one-on-one meetings with investors on Monday, October 20th and Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. To register for the presentation or one-on-one meeting, visit here.

Summary of LD Micro Main Event XIX

The 2025 LD Micro Main Event XIX will run from October 19th to the 21st at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California. The first day will consist of registration, keynote speakers, and some gorgeous views of the Pacific. It will be followed by two full days of company presentations and one-on-one investor meetings concluded with a closing reception. This three-day event will feature around 120 companies, presenting in half-hour increments, and attending private meetings with investors.

About Alico

Alico, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALCO) is a Florida-based agribusiness and land management company with over 125 years of experience. Following its strategic transformation in 2025, Alico operates as a diversified land company with approximately 51,300 acres across 8 Florida counties. The Company focuses on strategic land development opportunities and diversified agricultural operations, leveraging its extensive land portfolio to create long-term shareholder value while maintaining its commitment to responsible land stewardship and conservation. Learn more about Alico at www.alicoinc.com.

About LD Micro

LD Micro is dedicated to being the definitive resource in the small-cap space. From its industry-recognized index and robust data to hosting some of the most influential events each year, LD Micro’s mission is to provide unparalleled access and insight for those seeking the next generation of great companies. To learn more about LD Micro, visit: http://www.ldmicro.com

Investor Contact:
John Mills
ICR
(646) 277-1254
[email protected]

Brad Heine
Chief Financial Officer
(239) 226-2000
[email protected]

October 3, 2025  - TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC - New Age Metals Inc. (TSX.V: NAM; OTCQB: NMTLF; FSE: P7J.F) (“NAM” or the “Company”) announces that the Company has closed the first tranche of a non brokered private placement financing by issuing 1,730,771 flow-through units (“FT Units”) at a price of $0.26 per FT Unit and issuing 9,090,910 non-flow-through units (“NFT Units”) for aggregate gross proceeds in the first tranche of $2,450,000.

Each FT Unit consisted of one flow-through common share of the Company and one half of one share purchase warrant.  Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.40 per share, for a period of three years from closing.

Each NFT Unit consisted of one common share of the Company and one half of one share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.40 per share for a period of three years from closing.

Finder’s fees in the aggregate amount of $27,000.02 in cash and 142,307 non-transferable finder warrants were paid to GloRes Securities Inc. and PB Markets Inc. in connection with the FT Unit tranche closing. The finder warrants are exercisable at a price of $0.26 per share for a period of three years from closing. No finder fees were paid in connection with the NFT Units.

The foregoing is subject to TSX Venture Exchange (“Exchange”) approval. All securities issued in connection with the first tranche closing are subject to a four-month and a day hold period expiring February 4, 2026 in accordance with applicable Canadian Securities laws.

The proceeds of the FT Unit private placement will be used for exploration and development of the Company’s projects located in Newfoundland, Ontario and Manitoba. Proceeds of the NFT Units will be used for exploration and general working capital. Completion of the private placement and any Finder Fees payable are subject to all necessary regulatory approvals.

Mr. Eric Sprott, through 2176423 Ontario Ltd., a corporation which is beneficially owned by him, acquired 9,090,910 Units for $0.22 per Unit for a total consideration of $2,000,000.20. Prior to the Private Placement, Mr. Sprott beneficially owned or controlled 12,875,000 Common Shares representing approximately 23.2% of the outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis. Following the completion of the Private Placement, Mr. Sprott beneficially owns and controls 21,965,910 Common Shares and 4,545,455 warrants representing approximately 33.1% of the outstanding Shares on a non-diluted basis and 37.4% on a partially-diluted basis assuming the exercise of such warrants.

The Units were acquired by Sprott for investment purposes. Mr. Sprott has a long-term view of the investment and may acquire additional securities of the Company including on the open market or through private acquisitions or sell securities of the Company including on the open market or through private dispositions in the future depending on market conditions, reformulation of plans and/or other relevant factors.

A copy of Sprott's early warning report will appear on New Age Metals’ profile on SEDAR+ and may also be obtained by calling Mr. Sprott’s office at (416) 945-3294 (1106-7 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5C 3C5).

2176423 Ontario Ltd. (Eric Sprott) an existing insider and control person of the Company purchased 9,090,910 NFT Units of the Offering, which is considered a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions) (“MI 61-101”) and TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9 (which incorporates by reference MI 61-101). The Company relied on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a), respectively, of MI 61-101, as neither the fair market value of the NFT Units to be purchased on behalf of insiders nor the consideration to be paid by insiders exceeded 25% of the Company's market capitalization. A material change report will be filed fewer than 21 days prior to the closing of the Offering. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days before closing of the offerings as the details of insider participation were not known at that time.

About NAM

New Age Metals is a junior mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery, exploration, and development of critical green and precious metal projects in North America. The Company has four divisions: a Platinum Group Element division, Gold Division, a Lithium/Rare Element division, an Antimony-Gold Division as well as an investment in MetalQuest Mining’s (TSXV:MQM | OTC:MQMIF) a high purity Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project.

The PGE Division includes the 100% owned, multi-million-ounce, district-scale River Valley Project, one of North America’s largest undeveloped Platinum Group Element Projects, situated 100 km by road east of Sudbury, Ontario. In addition to River Valley, NAM owns 100% of the Genesis PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Alaska.

On October 1st 2025, the Company announced that it has entered into agreement to option the Bonanza Gold Project, located in the Kenora Gold District. The Project consists of 114 mining claims and 1 patented Mining Claim totalling 2,191 hectares or 5,414 acres. The Project has multiple high-grade mineral occurrences with spectacular visible gold at surface along with excellent infrastructure including road access to all areas of the Project along with provincial grid power lines. The Kenora Gold District is known for its high-grade Archean lode-gold deposits, the district has supported mineral exploration and some mining  for more than a century. Some of the active majors and mid-tier companies in the District are Agnico Eagle, Kinross, Centerra and New Gold. NAM’s technical team is currently working on the exploration plan and budget for the balance of 2025 and for 2026. Further announcements on the Bonanza Gold Project will b forth coming.

The Company’s Lithium Division is one of the largest mineral claim holders in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, where the Company is exploring hard rock lithium and various rare elements such as tantalum, rubidium, and cesium. NAM is developing its lithium division in conjunction with its Farm-in/Joint Venture agreement with Mineral Resources Ltd. (“MinRes”), one of the world’s largest lithium producers. A minimum budget to maintain the Projects has been approved by Mineral Resources Ltd for May 2025 to April 2026. The Companies agreed to the minimum budget due to current lithium pricing and forest fire dangers in the immediate area

In April 2024, a $1.5M NSERC Alliance grant was awarded to a collaboration led by the University of Manitoba (Drs. Fayek and Camacho), with academic partners from Lakehead University (Dr. Hollings) and industry partners including New Age Metals and Grid Metals. This research is focused on advancing Canada’s critical metals sector, with New Age Metals’ portion targeting its Bird River lithium properties. Approximately $107,000 of work is planned on New Age’s properties in 2025. The early work will include core sampling and field visits starting this summer. The project will likely extend beyond the original 3-year term, due to its delayed start.

New Age Metals Inc. is supporting a successful $180K Mitacs research grant, awarded in 2023, through its $90K contribution (already accounted for and paid under the Mineral Resources joint venture). This academic partnership with the University of New Brunswick and the University of British Columbia is focused on understanding the origin and controls of lithium pegmatite mineralization in the Cat Lake–Winnipeg River field. Fieldwork for the MSc. thesis has been completed, while the post-doctoral phase is ongoing at UNB. This collaboration provides access to top-tier scientific expertise and equipment, significantly reducing analysis costs and adding long-term value to the project.

NAM’s Antimony-Gold division is in Newfoundland and spans over 19,800 hectares consisting of 11 non-contiguous properties. Six of these properties are in St. Alban’s area, along Canstar’s Swanger and Little River mineralized trends. The remaining 5 properties are strategically located along the same geological trend as the past-producing Beaver Brook Antimony Mine and in proximity to New Found Gold’s Queensway South Gold Project. Management has recently completed Phase 1 of the Project, Phase 2 has been initiated, and further news will follow. On July 30th, the Company was pleased to announce that it has received formal approval under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) Program, including eligibility for the Critical Minerals Assistance (CMA) and Provincial Critical Mineral Assistance (PCMA) streams. The potential rebate total for eligible exploration activities is $71,975.

On August 6, 2025, New Age Metals announced an additional investment in a 4th critical metal. NAM currently owns approximately 12.79% and holds warrants that, if exercised with today’s issued and outstanding shares of MQM, would bring NAM to a 19.05% interest in MetalQuest Mining inc.

MetalQuest Mining inc. is developing one of North Americas largest iron ore projects, where approximately $120 million has been spent on the project. For more information, please visit MetalQuestMining.com . High-purity iron ore became a critical metal Federally in Canada and in the Provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador in 2024. In the summer of 2025, MQM has contracted AtkinsRealis, an international engineering company, to complete a GAP Analysis on the Lac Otelnuk Project and its 2015 Feasibility Study.

Management is currently aggressively seeking new mineral acquisition opportunities on an international scale. Our philosophy is to be a project generator with the objective of optioning our projects with major and junior mining companies through to production

The Company is actively seeking an option/joint venture partner for our and its road-accessible Genesis PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Alaska.

Investors are invited to visit the New Age Metals website at www.newagemetals.com where they can review the company and its corporate activities. Any questions or comments can be directed to [email protected] or Harry Barr at [email protected] or Farid Mammadov at [email protected] or call 613 659 2773.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to issue results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, October 24, 2025. The earnings release and presentation will be posted to the Investor Relations portion of the Company's website, ir.flagstar.com shortly after issuance. 

The Company will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (ET) on the same date, during which Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Otting and Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lee Smith will discuss the Company's third quarter 2025 performance.

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Flagstar Financial, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York. At June 30, 2025, the Company had $92.2 billion of assets, $64.4 billion of loans, deposits of $69.7 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8.1 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates approximately 360 locations across nine states, with strong footholds in the greater New York/New Jersey metropolitan region and in the upper Midwest, along with a significant presence in fast-growing markets in Florida and the West Coast.

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Over the past ten years, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has distributed an impressive $87 billion to its shareholders in the form of cash through dividends and buybacks. Behind the cash machine lies Qualcomm’s dual powerhouses — its technology licensing juggernaut that almost every wireless player depends on, and its mobile chipset franchise that remains the standard-bearer for the industry.

A man uses his mobile phone near a Qualcomm stall at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing on September 4, 2023. (Photo by WANG Zhao / AFP) (Photo by WANG ZHAO/AFP via Getty Images)

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Let’s examine some figures and see how this payout capability compares to the leading capital-returning companies in the market. related: How QCOM Stock Doubles To $360

Interestingly, QCOM holds the position of the 22nd highest amount returned to shareholders in history.

Returns

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Why is this important? Dividends and share buybacks represent direct, tangible returns to capital for shareholders. They also indicate management's confidence in the company's financial stability and capacity to generate sustainable cash flows. There are numerous companies with similar attributes. Here is a list of the top 10 businesses ranked by total capital returned to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases.

Top 10 Companies By Total Shareholder Return

Comparison

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For the complete ranking, visit Buybacks & Dividends Ranking

What observations can you make here? The total capital returned to shareholders as a percentage of the current market cap seems to be inversely related to growth prospects for reinvestments. Companies such as META and MSFT are experiencing much more rapid growth in a more predictable manner compared to others, yet they have returned a smaller portion of their market capitalization to shareholders.

This illustrates the trade-off when it comes to high capital returns. While those returns are appealing, one must consider: Am I compromising growth and sound fundamentals? With that in mind, let's analyze some figures for QCOM. (See Buy or Sell QCOM Stock for further details)

QCOM Fundamentals

Revenue Growth: 15.8% LTM and 1.4% last 3-year average.Cash Generation: Nearly 26.9% free cash flow margin and 27.8% operating margin LTM.Recent Revenue Shocks: The lowest annual revenue growth in the last 3 years for QCOM was -8.4%.Valuation: QCOM trades at a P/E multiple of 15.7Opportunity vs S&P: Compared to the S&P, QCOM offers lower valuation, greater LTM revenue growth, and superior marginsS&P

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This summary provides a solid overview, but assessing a stock from an investment viewpoint entails much more. This is precisely what Trefis High Quality Portfolio accomplishes. It aims to minimize stock-specific risk while allowing upside participation.

QCOM Historical Risk

However, QCOM is not exempt from significant declines. It experienced a drop of nearly 79% during the Dot-Com crash, fell approximately 48% during the Global Financial Crisis, and saw a decrease of around 44% in the inflation shock. Even smaller declines like those in 2018 and during the Covid pandemic resulted in over 30% losses each time. Strong fundamentals are vital, but when the market shifts, QCOM can still suffer a substantial blow.

Yet, the risk is not restricted to major market downturns. Stocks can decline even amidst strong markets—consider events such as earnings announcements, business updates, and changes in outlook. Check QCOM Dip Buyer Analyses to understand how the stock has bounced back from significant drops in the past.

The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, consisting of 30 stocks, has a history of consistently outperforming its benchmark, which includes all three – S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices —and has achieved returns exceeding 91% since its inception. Why is this so? Collectively, HQ Portfolio stocks have delivered superior returns with reduced risk compared to the benchmark index; it’s a smoother investment experience, as evidenced by HQ Portfolio performance metrics.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are continuing their positive streak this week, recording consistent green daily inflows since September 26.

As usual, BlackRock is dominating the landscape, having seen approximately $446 million in Bitcoin (BTC) and $177 million in Ethereum (ETH) inflows, or around $623 million in total, on Thursday, October 2, according to data retrieved by Finbold from SoSoValue.

With the fresh capital, the world’s largest fund now has nearly $111.5 billion in the two assets, Bitcoin accounting for 84% of its overall holdings and Ethereum for about 14%. 

Daily volumes are likewise strong, with $4.25 billion traded in the last 24 hours, as the total Bitcoin ETF market capitalization hovers at some $161 billion.

BlackRock BTC and ETH inflows. Source: SoSoValue
Institutional appetite for BTC and ETH grows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are regaining momentum after a brief cooldown in late September, with renewed capital signaling renewed investor confidence at the start of “Uptober.” 

In addition to BlackRock, Fidelity and ARK also posted some gains, the former recording $89.62 million and the latter $45.18 million in inflows on the same day, bringing the total cumulative net inflow to $59.07 billion.

Ethereum ETFs were also strong, as Fidelity and Bitwise saw $60.71 million and $46.47 million added, respectively. What’s more, only two of the nine products, Franklin and Invesco, recorded no positive net changes.

Big-money investors remain drawn to ETFs for their regulated structure, so the surge in ETF demand highlights the crypto’s accelerating appeal, as even long-known skeptics are starting to rethink their positions.

Bitcoin continues to trade over $120,450 at the time of writing, up over 10% this week, while Ethereum is holding steady at around $4,481, having gained more than 15% over the same period. 

BTC and ETH weekly price. Source: Finbold
Both assets thus appear bullish, with analysts at Citigroup raising their year-end targets for Bitcoin at $132,000 and Ethereum at $4,500 on October 2. 

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Friday’s crypto market opens on a knife's edge. Bitcoin's price is at $120,091, up 1.2%, and the total market capitalization is close to $2.7 trillion.

One thing to watch today is the Deribit expiry of $3.35 billions in BTC contracts. These contracts could reach a maximum pain zone of $115,000. With all that leverage, strong inflows and expiry pressure, it is set to be a volatile start to U.S. trading.

Bitcoin bulls defend $120,000 despite $14.7 billion liquidation riskBitcoin is holding strong at over $120,000, which is now acting like a support level, both emotionally and technically. Expiry flows are focused on $115,000, with dealers keeping an eye on whether the price moves closer to that before expiration.

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If the bulls hold $118,000-$120,000, we could see upside open toward $122,000-$125,000 into the weekend. Failure, though, could lead to a chain reaction of liquidations. CoinGlass maps show the scale: if BTC drops to $106,500, it would wipe out nearly $15 billion in long positions.

The market is split between leverage pressure and real demand. While futures positioning is overextended, spot flows remain strong. This is a classic setup for mega squeezes in either direction once expiry clears.

Ethereum faces $969 million expiry as $4,200 anchor holdsMeanwhile, Ethereum is selling for $4,460, on its way to $4,500, as the market gets more and more volatile. Deribit's option concentration sits at $4,200, which is right around what a lot of dealers think ETH will end up at.

Above $4,500, the upside opens to $4,700-$4,800. But there is a lot of risk involved in liquidating these holdings. CoinGlass shows that if the price dips to $3,880, there are $10.2 billion in ETH longs that would be exposed. So, if the price drops below $4,171, it could speed up that slide, sending ETH below $4,000.

ETFs are still supporting ETH's base, but the short-term drivers are expiry dynamics and Bitcoin's direction. If BTC loses its footing, ETH could unwind faster because of its leverage load.

Ripple director unveils XRP privacy roadmap for 2026J. Ayo Akinyele, Ripple's Senior Director of Engineering, shared a bold plan to integrate native privacy features into the XRP Ledger by 2026.

The roadmap introduces confidential multi-purpose tokens (MPTs), secure enclaves to prevent frontrunning, and zero-knowledge proofs to allow compliance without revealing sensitive data. 

“Without privacy, financial institutions cannot safely use public ledgers. Without accountability, regulators cannot sign off. With programmable privacy, we can have both.” https://t.co/fo83mCmhCW

Meet J. Ayo Akinyele @ja_akinyele, cryptographer and RippleX Senior Director of…

— RippleX (@RippleXDev) October 2, 2025 As Akinyele points out, privacy is not secrecy for bad actors but the same baseline protection that underpins traditional banking.

By adding these tools to XRPL, Ripple aims to position XRP as the first public ledger combining transparency and institutional-grade confidentiality. With trillions in assets expected to move on-chain, programmable privacy is key to DeFi adoption.

Chart of the day: Shiba Inu's October setup points to 11% upsideShiba Inu (SHIB) is stable at $0.00001244, just above the low it hit in September. The chart is interesting for two reasons: a tight Bollinger squeeze to $0.00001410, and October's impact on SHIB's price.

In 2021, October was the month in which SHIB exploded +833% and made its way into the global top 10. In 2023, it had a modest gain of +6.04%, and in 2024 it still found room for +2.46% despite a stagnant backdrop. If you add it all up, October looks less like a coincidence and more like the meme coin's unofficial earnings season.

SHIB/USD by TradingViewThe setup today is cleaner: liquidity is concentrated between $0.00001200 and $0.00001410, leaving little middle ground. Either SHIB surges and brings meme coin traders back into the mix, or it dips below support and October's narrative implodes before it even starts. For a token based on feelings, the season might matter as much as any chart pattern.

Evening outlookAs for the evening outlook, everyone is keeping an eye on Bitcoin's price, which is in the range of $118,000 to $120,000. A strong defense keeps the Uptober narrative alive, but if it dips below $118K, we might see a rush to the $115K pain zone.

Ethereum's short-term future depends on $4,200. If it holds, ETH could go up to around $4,500-$4,700. But if it drops, the main altcoin might dip down to $3,900.

Altcoins are still pretty selective. PancakeSwap (CAKE) is up 28%, ETHFI is up 14% and meme coins and privacy narratives are all over the headlines. With the SEC in limbo because of the shutdown, the focus is on BTC and ETH's expiry, SHIB's October setup and Ripple's XRP privacy push.

Aptos price has confirmed a bullish reversal pattern amid new ecosystem partnerships.

Summary

Aptos price is up 30% over the past 7 days.
World Liberty Financial has launched its stablecoin USD1 on Aptos.
The total value locked and stablecoin supply on Aptos has increased noticeably.

According to data from crypto.news, Aptos (APT) was trading at $5.12 on Oct. 3 afternoon Asian time, up 5% over the past 24 hours and 30% over the last 7 days. 

The token’s daily trading volume peaked at nearly $1.2 billion today, almost double the level seen at the start of the period, showing robust demand from traders. 

Investor interest has also been notable in the derivatives market. According to DeFiLlama, open interest in APT futures climbed from $323 million to more than $436 million at the time of writing, while the weighted funding rate turned positive, both signs that a larger number of traders are starting to open long positions as they remain bullish on the token’s future outlook.

A slew of catalysts have been supporting the tokens’ gains in recent days.

First, Aptos has recently announced a partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) that will bring the USD1 stablecoin to the Aptos blockchain. The launch is scheduled for Oct. 6.

With USD1 currently the sixth-largest stablecoin by market cap at around $2.7 billion, its launch is expected to significantly enhance Aptos’ position in the DeFi space by attracting more trading, lending, and liquidity provision activity to its ecosystem.

Second, Backpack, a multichain wallet and app platform, has introduced native support for Aptos. The development could help boost Aptos adoption as it lowers entry barriers for new users.

At the same time, DeFiLlama data shows that rapid growth in Aptos-based DeFi protocols has pushed the total value locked on the Aptos blockchain from $28 billion in April to over $75 billion at press time. The stablecoin supply on the network has also climbed 5% in the past seven days, reaching $1.09 billion.

On Aptos, the rise in TVL alongside the expanding stablecoin base is a sign that users are not just parking assets temporarily but are actively engaging with the network’s lending protocols, liquidity pools, and decentralized exchanges.

Finally, the broader market rally, coinciding with October’s historical trend as a bullish month for Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole, has also kept any sort of bearish pressure at bay.

At press time, the crypto Fear and Greed Index had moved into the greed zone, up from fear just a week ago.

Aptos price analysis
On the daily chart, Aptos has broken out of a multi-month descending triangle pattern, characterized by a flat lower trendline acting as support and a descending upper trendline forming resistance. A breakout from this pattern leads to a bullish reversal, as momentum shifts in favor of bulls.

Aptos price has confirmed a bullish reversal on the daily chart — Oct. 3 | Source: crypto.news
Aptos price moved above the upper trendline today and successfully retested it as support, which further cemented the bullish outlook among traders.

The Supertrend indicator has also flashed a green signal as it moved below the price level. On top of that, the MACD line has crossed above the signal line, with both trending upward.

Based on these positive technical signals, the next target for APT lies at $8.20, derived by adding the height of the triangle formed to the price point at which the breakout occurred. This target remains 56% above the current price levels.

A drop below $5 would invalidate the setup and could trigger renewed pressure from bears, exposing the token to further downside.

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Illuvium and Immutable X launch IPL 1000 tournament to expand blockchain gaming.

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October 3, 2025 │ 9:45 AM GMT

Illuvium, a blockchain-based game developer, has partnered with Web3 company Immutable to host its largest esports competition outside its flagship World Event of the Illuvium Pro League (IPL).

The tournament, called the Immutable Masters IPL 1000, is scheduled for October 3–4 and carries a $20,000 prize pool. It will serve as the launch event for the Illuvium Pro League, marking a first step toward bringing Web3 gaming into the mainstream esports arena.”

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The competition begins with open qualifiers on October 3, followed by the main tournament on October 4.

Announcing Immutable Masters Illuvium Pro League (IPL).

A competitive @illuviumio autobattler where players battle it out with their Illuvials in front of spectators.

Immutable Masters IPL 1000 kicks off on October 3rd with a $20k prize pool, and $250k of prizes across the… pic.twitter.com/yXLrpotVXo

— Immutable (@Immutable) September 30, 2025

Matches will take place within Illuvium Arena, the studio’s autobattler game, where players assemble teams of digital creatures known as Illuvials. Gameplay emphasizes strategic positioning, counter-play, and spectator-friendly mechanics.

The IPL 1000 is the highest level in Illuvium’s new three-tier league, which also includes the IPL 250 and IPL 500 to cater to players of varying skill levels. The gameplay focuses on tactical positioning and counter-play, while also being tailored for spectator viewing.

Immutable will provide the blockchain technology that underpins Illuvium Arena and will leverage its marketing network to help the game reach broader audiences in a competitive esports landscape. The IPL 1000 is part of a wider $250,000 seasonal prize pool, supported by a $14 million fund earmarked for future competitive gaming initiatives.

Illuvium CEO Kieran Warwick said the goal is to show that blockchain titles can compete on the same stage as traditional esports.

The tournament will test whether Web3 games can attract both players and spectators beyond the crypto-native audience, potentially influencing the adoption of blockchain gaming in mainstream esports.

Why This Matters
While the $20,000 prize is modest compared with established esports competitions, the event signals a strategic push to integrate Web3 mechanics into competitive gaming, and the league’s design allows for scalability and future expansion.

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What is the IPL 1000 tournament?

The Immutable Masters IPL 1000 is an esports competition hosted by Illuvium, featuring a $20,000 prize pool. It is the top tier of the newly structured Illuvium Pro League.

What role does blockchain play in the IPL 1000 tournament?

Immutable supplies the blockchain technology behind Illuvium Arena, ensuring digital ownership of in-game assets and helping expand the audience for Web3-based esports.

What defines an esports tournament?

An esports tournament is a competitive event where players or teams compete in video games for prizes, rankings, and recognition. Tournaments often include live streaming for spectators.

How is Illuvium Arena suited for esports?

Illuvium Arena’s strategic gameplay, spectator-friendly mechanics, and structured leagues make it suitable for competitive play, similar to other top esports titles.

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Esports strategy involves advanced planning, counter-play, team coordination, and adapting to opponents, unlike casual play which is often less structured.

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In brief
BNB reached an all-time high over $1,114, making it the highest gainer among the top 10 cryptos in the last 24 hours.
The rally was fueled by $7.7 million in liquidated short positions, a reduction in BNB Chain transaction fees to $0.005, and speculation around a potential U.S. spot BNB ETF, analysts told Decrypt.
BNB Chain's monthly active users have doubled to over two million in the past year.
BNB surged to a new all-time high of $1,114.67 Friday, as a short squeeze and network fee cuts triggered the most powerful rally among major cryptocurrencies.

At time of publication, BNB is trading at $1,108, up 6.1% on the day according to CoinGecko data, and extending its weekly gains to 17.2%.

BNB is the biggest gainer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), and Solana (SOL) advancing 1.5%, 2.5%, 1.8%, and 2.7% respectively over the same period, while Dogecoin (DOGE) slipped 0.6%.

BNB's market capitalization now stands at over $154 billion, maintaining its position as the fourth-largest crypto.

"Over $7.7 million in short positions were liquidated, triggering a short squeeze that accelerated the upward move," Dean Chen, an analyst at crypto exchange Bitunix, told Decrypt.

Chen noted that BNB Chain's reduction of transaction fees to just $0.005 per transfer attracted greater participation from users and developers, while a successful breakout above the $1,084 resistance level "shifted market sentiment bullish, with short-term targets now eyeing $1,200."

“The RSI indicator is approaching overbought territory, signaling potential near-term pullback risks,” he cautioned

BNB Chain's monthly active users have doubled to over two million in the past year, while daily transactions surged tenfold from one million to 10 million and spot DEX activity jumped from 120,000 to more than 200,000, according to an Animoca Brands report shared with Decrypt.

The BNB token’s rally is fueled by a combination of "network upgrades, on-chain momentum, and institutional demand," Illia Otychenko, Lead Analyst at CEX.IO, told Decrypt.

“Additional improvements are expected in the coming months, further supporting the bullish outlook,” Otychenko noted, highlighting the recent cut in minimum gas fees.

The Aster effectProjects such as Aster and PancakeSwap have “driven a wave of new users and capital, boosting stablecoin supply by nearly $2 billion, or 17%, in the past two weeks," Otychenko added.

Aster is a multi-chain perpetual futures exchange backed by Binance co-founder CZ's YZi Labs, while PancakeSwap is BNB Chain's largest decentralized exchange for token swaps and liquidity staking.

Apart from network fundamentals, “speculation around a potential U.S. spot BNB ETF added and fresh demand for BNB as a treasury asset,” added fuel to the rally, the analyst noted, “reinforcing the token's positioning as more than just a utility asset."

Chen said BNB's long-term path depends on whether network upgrades drive "sustained demand" and how "global regulatory developments—particularly the SEC's stance—impact institutional adoption."

He called the overall momentum "upward" but advised that "investors should watch whether the $1,000 to $1,084 support zone holds to confirm the continuation of the bullish trend."

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Key Takeaways
What sparked PancakeSwap’s recent price surge? 
The launch of fee-earning limit orders triggered strong retail and whale accumulation, driving CAKE’s rally.

Can CAKE maintain its bullish momentum? 
If accumulation continues, CAKE could test $4, but profit-taking may lead to a pullback toward $3.

PancakeSwap’s [CAKE] surged 28.55%, reaching a 2025 high of $3.46 before slightly retracing to $3.22, at press time.

Over the same period, its volume surged 528% to $410 million while market cap reached a yearly high of $1.2 billion, signaling steady capital flows.

But what triggered this uptick?

Why is CAKE up today?
AMBCrypto observed that the recent launch of fee-limit earning orders kick-started CAKE’s rally and soaring retail and whale demand. 

Three days ago, PancakeSwap launched fee-earning limit orders, allowing traders to generate fees upon order execution.

This connects trading precision with passive income, thus reinforcing CAKE’s position in DeFi while connecting DEX and CEX functionalities. 

The system offers users a 0.1% trading fee reward per order, delivering earnings directly to users’ wallets. 

Retail demand skyrockets
Significantly, after the launch of the above program, retail buyers flowed into the market to accumulate CAKE. 

In fact, the altcoin recorded a positive Buy Sell Delta for three consecutive days. According to Coinalyze, the altcoin saw 17 million tokens in cumulative Buy Volume compared to 14 million in Sell Volume. 

Source: Coinalyze

As a result, the altcoin recorded a positive delta of 3 million tokens, signaling higher buying activity. 

Historically, buyer dominance has preceded an intense upward pressure on an asset, often a precursor to higher prices. 

Whale activity soars too
Notably, PancakeSwap has recorded massive demand from whales over the past week. 

Average Order Size data from CryptoQuant showed Big Whale Orders dominating the market for seven consecutive days. 

When the market records big whale orders, it signals increased participation from large entities on either demand or supply. 

Source: CryptoQuant

AMBCrypto’s analysis reveals that whales have been actively accumulating CAKE. Nansen data shows net inflows on four of the last five days, indicating consistent buying pressure.

In the past 24 hours alone, large holders boosted their holdings by 5.8% to 2.64 billion tokens, adding 7.6 million CAKE. This led to a sharp balance change of +740k, a notable reversal from the previous day’s -873k outflow.

Source: Nansen

Typically, a higher buying pressure from whales indicates firm conviction with the market, a clear bullish sign. 

Profit takers are not left behind
As expected, as the market rebounded, investors who had been underwater rushed into the market to cash out. 

According to CoinGlass, CAKE recorded a positive Spot Netflow for three consecutive days. At press time, Netflow was $2.89 million, a dip from $3.38 million the previous day. 

Source: CoinGlass

Typically, when netflow is positive, it signals higher inflow, a clear sign of aggressive selling. Increased selling could potentially impact price action negatively, leading to a price decline. 

Can CAKE hold momentum?
According to AMBCrypto’s analysis, Pancakeswap rallied, driven by a fee-earning limit order initiative backed by actual demand from retail and whales. 

As a result, the altcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) surged to 69, as of writing, edging into the bullish zone. At the same time, its Stochastic RSI jumped to 59, confirming the buyer’s presence.

Source: TradingView

Typically, when these momentum indicators reach a bullish zone, it signals strengthening upward momentum and its continuation potential.

That said, if the current market conditions hold, with whales and retail accumulating, CAKE will test $4 resistance level. Conversely, if profiteers overpower the market, we could see a correction to $3.0.

While traditional discussions often focus on trading, speculation, and token economics, he emphasized that crypto is equally about social coordination. Diverse groups of people, often from different countries and skill sets, can self-organize, collaborate, and build together, creating a bottom-up ecological force that drives the ecosystem forward.

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ETF inflows: Bitcoin ETFs amassed $2.25 billion in just four days, with BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK/21Shares leading the surge. BlackRock’s IBIT alone secured $466.55 million in a single session.
Price momentum: Bitcoin broke through the $120,000 mark, settling near $120,400 with bullish indicators like RSI at 64.38 and MACD expansion.
Market outlook: Ethereum ETFs also attracted $1.06 billion, while Bitcoin ETP holdings climbed to 1.47 million BTC, about 7% of the capped supply. With $161.03 billion locked in Bitcoin ETFs, institutional participation is accelerating.

Bitcoin ETFs have been on a 4-day streak, amassing $2.25 2.25billion in inflows, igniting fresh momentum in the crypto market. Led by BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK/21 Shares, the surge shows continued growing institutional demand as Bitcoin pushes through the $120,000 mark and investors regain confidence.

BlackRock’s IBIT Dominates Inflows
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) emerged as the clear leader, securing $466.55 million in a single session. This pushed its cumulative total to $61.84 billion, with assets under management now at $93.95 billion. IBIT also recorded 62.25 million shares traded, cementing its dominance in the ETF landscape. Analysts note that IBIT’s scale has even surpassed Coinbase’s Deribit platform in open interest, highlighting its growing role as a primary venue for Bitcoin exposure.

Fidelity and ARK Secure Strong Positions
Fidelity’s FBTC followed with $89.62 million in inflows, bringing its net assets to $24.91 billion. ARK and 21Shares’ ARKB added $45.18 million, lifting its managed assets to $5.43 billion. Both funds closed the day with gains near 2.9%, reflecting renewed investor confidence. Together with BlackRock, these three ETFs accounted for most inflows, reinforcing their leadership in the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF market.

Bitcoin Price Action Fuels Momentum
Today’s ETF inflows coincided with Bitcoin pushing through the $120,000 mark, gaining nearly 2%, and settling at around $120,400. Technical indicators like the Relative Strength Index (64.38) and the MACD are showing bullish trends. Experts believe sustained trading above $120,000 could eventually push BTC to $123,000, settling the support level at $117,000. The combination of ETF inflows and price action is proof of strong institutional conviction.

Broader Market Impact and Outlook
Beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs are also reporting impressive inflows, totaling $1.06 billion. Bitcoin ETPs’ holdings surged to 1.47 million BTC, representing 7% of the total supply. Institutional participation continues to accelerate with $161.03 billion locked in Bitcoin ETFs. Market experts are closely monitoring the situation as October unfolds.

By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)

Is the best for XRP yet to come?

The past week or so has seen the resurgance of countless cryptocurrency assets. Bitcoin went above $120,000 for the first time since mid-August, BNB charted another ATH, while some alts, such as ZEC, posted triple-digit gains.

XRP is also well in the green, trading 10% higher now than it did last Friday. This increase, albeit impressive on its own, has fueled the XRP Army to outline some massive predictions for what’s next for the underlying asset.

XRP literally has the opportunity to go for the most face-melting pump of all time pic.twitter.com/9NXg9DTScT

— Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) October 3, 2025

It’s worth noting that Cobb is among the most vocal participants of the Ripple community, and their predictions should be taken with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, the popular commentator highlighted a massive target of well within a double-digit price territory for Ripple’s token.

Their graph, which was mocked by some as a simple “straight white line,” shows that the asset could explode to somewhere around $14-$15. This does sound a bit far-fetched at the moment, given the fact that XRP is fighting to reclaim the $3.00 level.

It would require a massive surge of roughly 400% and its market cap would skyrocket to $900 billion, which would make it nearly twice as big as ETH’s current valuation.

While this might sound highly unlikely at the moment, XRP has proven that it’s capable of such increases in a relatively short time. Recall that it struggled well below $0.60 before the US elections nearly a year ago and exploded by over 500% by January 2025 to match its then-ATH of $3.4.

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Nevertheless, such mind-blowing price pumps in just a few months are easier when the underlying asset’s overall valuation is smaller, as it was this time last year.

For now, the XRP Army needs to be content with the fact that the token has bounced above the key $3.00 resistance and has flipped USDT to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

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The Korean crypto market is proving to be a powerhouse. With over 30% of Koreans investing in digital assets and trading volumes hitting $663B regularly, South Korea has become the 2nd-largest crypto hub after the United States. STORY’s official handle on CoinMarketCap pointed out how this liquidity could flow into tokenized intellectual property, including K-Pop catalogs, gaming IP, and film rights. 

And Story IP with its native token “$IP” is positioning itself at the center of this trend, converting Korea’s $9.85B IP exports into programmable onchain assets. The convergence of crypto liquidity and cultural IP has never looked more promising. All the ongoing buzz has caught the attention of marketers who are keen on knowing why the Story IP price is surging. And where IP price could go next?

What Led to Story IP’s Price Surge?Story IP’s rebound is being fueled by two major drivers. First, its October 1 partnership with Solo Leveling, a Korean megafranchise with 14B+ views, a Netflix series, and 50M+ gamers, brings programmable licensing, fan remixing, and an upcoming memecoin, validating its tokenized IP model. 

Second, the broader altcoin market’s 1.47% daily uptick, led by ETH and BNB, alongside Bitcoin dominance slipping to 57.98%, has redirected liquidity into mid-cap tokens like Story, amplifying its recovery momentum.

Story IP Price Analysis:Over the past week, Story IP has delivered a strong rebound. The token trades at $9.53, up 5.51% in the last 24 hours and 31.61% over the past seven days. Its market cap stands at $2.98B, with $116.81M in 24-hour volume. While still below its ATH of $14.89 set just 12 days ago, the project is gaining renewed traction from both retail traders and IP enthusiasts.

Story IP price reclaimed its 7-day SMA at $8.84 and broke above the $9.13 pivot point, signaling short-term recovery. The RSI-14-day has exited oversold territory, suggesting traders are regaining confidence. Meanwhile, the MACD histogram (-0.36) indicates slowing bearish pressure.

That being said, the immediate upside target lies at the 30-day SMA near $9.77, which doubles as a strong resistance level. If bulls manage to sustain momentum, the next hurdles are at $11.02 and $12.58. While ultimate bullish validation would come with a retest of $14.89. On the downside, support rests at $8.79 and $7.23 if bearish sentiment returns.

FAQsHow much is 1 Story IP price today?

The price of 1 Story IP token at the time of press is $9.53.

What’s driving the current rebound?

The Solo Leveling partnership and altcoin rotation are fueling buying interest.

What levels should traders watch now?

Key support is $8.79, while resistance stands at $9.77. A break above opens $11+.

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This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail.

Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum had an excellent week after its price rallied by 14%. This allowed it to move close to $4,500, which may offer the required support to re-test the key resistance at $5,000. With sellers exhausted, buyers are back in control.

Bitcoin also made sustained gains this week, which primed the market for higher levels. This can boost the momentum of Ethereum, which is turning bullish again. 

Looking ahead, a clear breakout above $5,000 would place ETH in price discovery and allow it to run much higher quickly. Should that happen, key targets are found at $6,000 and $7,300. 

Ripple (XRP)
XRP closed the week 11% higher, which took the price above $3. This is a psychological level that can act as support in the future and provide a base for new highs with key targets at $3.2 and $3.6.  

To capitalize on this momentum, the bulls will have to push this cryptocurrency to make higher highs. That would imply a price level of $3.2 and above. 

Looking ahead, XRP appears to be finishing its consolidation between $2.7 and $3 and is ready for higher levels. If so, the ATH at $3.6 could be a major magnet for buyers in the last quarter of 2025.

Cardano (ADA)
Cardano also had a good week after it managed to hold above the support at $0.77 and closed with an 11% gain. This puts buyers back in charge, but their biggest test awaits at the $0.90 resistance.

The bullish momentum is not quite there yet to break the key resistance, but if the overall market remains bullish, a breakout is only a matter of time. If successful later, then ADA has a real chance to trade above $1 again. 

Looking ahead, October started with a bang as most cryptocurrencies are in green. Cardano also appears poised for new highs if buyers can push it beyond $0.90.

Binance Coin (BNB)
Binance Coin appears unstoppable after it made a new price record at over $1,100. This allowed it to close the week with a 16% gain, making it one of the strongest digital assets in 2025. 

The most important resistance, at this time, is found at $1,200, and the price could easily reach that in the coming days if this bullish momentum is sustained. That’s only an 8% price increase at the time of this post. 

Looking ahead, this cryptocurrency is well-positioned to capitalize on the enthusiasm across the market that appears to be forming in the last quarter of the year. If $1,200 is broken later, look towards $1,500 next. 

Hype (HYPE)
This week, HYPE finally completed its correction and managed to briefly visit $50 after a sustained rally that saw its price increase by 15%. With sellers gone, this cryptocurrency has already recovered most of its recent losses.

To be confident in this rally, HYPE has to claim $50 and defend it as support. If successful, then it has a real shot at revisiting its all-time high at $60.

Looking ahead, despite the volatility, the price continues to show a lot of strength. Even if attention was briefly directed towards other decentralized exchanges, this did not last, and liquidity returned to Hyperliquid, which is now reflected in its token price as well.