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BNB is back near $1,300 after a sharp rebound, but the asset may not be done yet as one analyst thinks a run all the way to $2,400 is possible.

BNB Has Been Rising Since Parallel Channel Breakout
Much like the rest of the cryptocurrency sector, BNB suffered a price crash on Friday, but while the rest of the market has been unable to make a full recovery, the altcoin has already retraced to the pre-crash level, and surpassed it.

Earlier on Monday, the coin even managed to set a new all-time high (ATH) above $1,370. Thus, it would appear that unlike Bitcoin, the coin’s ATH exploration period hasn’t cooled off yet.

And it’s possible that BNB will only climb further in the near future, if the technical analysis (TA) pattern shared by analyst Ali Martinez in an X post is anything to go by.

The pattern in question is a Parallel Channel, which forms whenever an asset’s price observes consolidation between two parallel trendlines. The upper level of the pattern acts as a resistance barrier, while the lower one provides support. Together, they keep the price locked inside the channel.

When one of these levels fails to hold, the asset can witness a continuation of trend in that direction. A surge above the resistance line is naturally a bullish signal, while a fall under the support a bearish one.

The 3-day price of BNB was stuck inside a Parallel Channel for a few years before it found a breakout earlier this year, as the chart shared by Martinez shows.

The price of the coin seems to have been climbing since the breakout | Source: @ali_charts on X
Since the breakout, BNB has been exploring new highs, implying the bullish effect of the Parallel Channel resistance break may be in effect. From the graph, it’s apparent that the coin has so far climbed up half as much distance as the width of the channel.

Generally, Parallel Channel breakouts are considered to be of the same length as the width of the channel. If the cryptocurrency is following this pattern, then it may be targeting the level a full height above the channel. “It looks like BNB wants to push toward $2,400!” notes the analyst.

A surge to this target of $2,400 from the current level would imply an increase of almost 89% for the coin. It now remains to be seen whether the asset will follow this path suggested by the Parallel Channel.

In another X post, Martinez has pointed out that the 1-day price of Bitcoin has also been traveling inside a Parallel Channel for the last few months.

The channel that the daily price of BTC has seemingly been following | Source: @ali_charts on X
As displayed in the chart, Bitcoin is trading near the midline of the Parallel Channel after its plunge. It will now be interesting to see whether it continues its decline to the $100,000 lower level or not.

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At the time of writing, BNB is trading around $1,270, up 4% over the last week.

The price of the coin has shot up over the past month | Source: BNBUSDT on TradingView
Featured image from Dall-E, charts from TradingView.com

The digital asset market is shifting fast, and both Solana and Bitcoin are again in focus. Analysts expect a rebound across the top altcoins, with MAGACOIN FINANCE also drawing attention as traders seek fresh opportunities after the recent pullback.

Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Hold the $217 Level?
Solana price sits near $217, a key level that traders are watching closely. The coin has pulled back after recent gains but remains inside its longer-term rising structure. A clean reaction above $217 could set up a return toward $230–$235, which has acted as a ceiling for weeks.

Analysts note that defending this area keeps Solana’s broader uptrend alive. If buyers take control near this level, the next wave higher could reach $240 and possibly $250 as confidence returns to the market.

However, if price breaks below $210, a dip toward $200 is still possible before the next attempt higher. The current consolidation shows that traders are cautious but not ready to abandon the bullish setup yet.

Overall, Solana price prediction remains optimistic as long as it stays above $210–$217. The coin continues to attract participants looking for medium-term upside if Bitcoin begins to rise again.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Bulls Eye $120K Recovery
Bitcoin price dropped from its $126,000 high and briefly tested the $102,000 zone. Analysts say this move is part of a normal reset after the market’s strong rally.

Data from Glassnode shows that a large number of traders accumulated Bitcoin around $117,000–$119,000, suggesting demand remains healthy. Experts like Stockmoney Lizards and Ted Pillows believe that after this “flush,” Bitcoin will likely turn higher again.

If Bitcoin holds above $118,000, the next recovery phase could push prices back toward $125,000–$130,000. The recent drop in futures open interest by $4.1 billion also indicates that leveraged positions are cooling off, which often clears the path for steadier price growth.

For now, the Bitcoin price prediction favors a recovery once short-term pressure eases. Many traders view this dip as a setup for a stronger fourth-quarter rally.

MAGACOIN FINANCE: The New Altcoin to Watch
As Solana and Bitcoin draw attention, MAGACOIN FINANCE is fast becoming a name to watch. Analysts say it could see the strongest price action once Bitcoin rebounds, which makes it one of the best crypto presales right now.

Because it’s newer and has a low market cap, this altcoin is seen as more agile and better positioned to react when major coins start moving. If Bitcoin gains 20%, MAGACOIN FINANCE could rise between 200% and 2,000%, according to early projections.

Those who missed the Dogecoin run in 2021 are watching this project closely as a new opportunity in the market.

MAGACOIN FINANCE is audited by CertiK and HashEx, adding credibility and user confidence to its ecosystem.

What Traders Should Do Now
Traders watching Solana and Bitcoin should keep an eye on the $217 and $118K zones. A recovery from these levels could trigger a wider market rally. For those looking for early movers, MAGACOIN FINANCE may offer a new entry point before broader adoption begins.

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This article does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry risk. Always do their own research (DYOR).

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The Hyperliquid “insider whale” has now put down almost half a billion on a new Bitcoin short at 10x leverage, as the community continues to speculate who they are.

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The Hyperliquid whale that banked $192 million shorting the recent market crash has doubled down on their new short position, having now loaded up almost half a billion over the past two days.

According to data from Hyperliquid block explorer Hypurrscan, the whale now has a short position worth around $496 million, at 10x leverage and a Bitcoin (BTC) liquidation price of $124,270.

Mysterious whale doubling down on their Bitcoin short. Source: HypurrscanThe whale has more than doubled their bet since yesterday, after initially opening the position with $163 million. It marks yet another aggressive move betting against the market over the past week. 

The crypto investor shot up on the radar two months ago with a whopping $11 billion worth of BTC in their holdings. Last week, they opened up $900 million worth of shorts on BTC and Ether (ETH).     

The whale gained attention again after opening a curiously timed short position less than an hour before US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on Friday, which led to the crypto market crashing in its aftermath. 

The community has dubbed the wallet owner as “insider whale,” given the strange timing of the short. 

Who is this infamous whale? The identity behind the wallet has not been confirmed; however, blockchain sleuths over the weekend pointed to a potential connection to Garrett Jin, the former CEO of BitForex, a now-defunct crypto exchange.

While crypto researcher Eye initially alleged that it was Jin, which led Binance CEO to repost the thread on X and request verification, later commentary from sleuths like ZachXBT suggested it was more likely to be one of Jin’s friends.

Jin essentially confirmed the connection on Sunday, after he fired back at CZ on X. 

“@cz_binance, thanks for sharing my personal and private information. To clarify, I have no connection with the Trump family or@DonaldJTrumpJr — this isn’t insider trading,” he wrote.

Less than 20 minutes later, Jin followed up with another post stating that “the fund isn’t mine — it’s my clients’. We run nodes and provide in-house insights for them.”

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Although the Bitcoin price surged to $115,000 levels following last Friday’s crypto market crash, outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs surged to $326 million. This seems that institutions have been selling on the BTC price rally. On the other hand, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has urged caution over retail BTC investments, sparking a wave of skepticism in the market.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Shoot to $326 Million
On Monday, October 13, the net outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETFs surged to a massive $326 million, marking the biggest outflows after the crypto market crash on October 10. Almost all of the spot ETFs in the US saw net outflows except for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), recorded net inflows of 522 BTC, worth $60.3 million, according to data from Farside Investors. The fund’s daily trading volume reached $4.7 billion, underscoring continued strong institutional activity around Bitcoin.

So far, October has been a strong month for BTC ETFs, netting more than $5 billion in inflows during the first week itself. However, crypto market volatility has swept in once again with Trump announcing 100% tariffs on China just before last weekend. As a result, the inflows have slowed down, eventually ending up in the negative territory.

BTC Price Rally Sees Profit-Booking
Amid the current BTC price volatility, investors are opting for profit-booking as Bitcoin attempts a rally to $120,000. As of now, BTC is trading 1.6% down to $112,636 levels with daily trading volumes also dropping 23% to $71.47 billion. The Trump Insider whale has also increased its short position, leading to market skepticism.

Popular crypto analyst Altcoin Sherpan noted that with consistent selling, BTC price can find support at $110,000, before deciding on the next course of trajectory.

slow consistent selling for $BTC…

If this continues, green box is where I would look for some support. https://t.co/2LGhS0pYJS pic.twitter.com/PmVv14Lx8q

— Altcoin Sherpa (@AltcoinSherpa) October 14, 2025

In addition to Bitcoin, the pullback is visible across the broader crypto market. On-chain data shows that crypto whales have been shorting XRP, DOGE, and PEPE recently.

BlackRock CEO Urges Caution on BTC Frenzy
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has once again expressed cautious support for cryptocurrency investments. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Fink acknowledged his past remarks from October 2017, when he had described Bitcoin as an “index of money laundering.” He clarified, “I did say Bitcoin, because we were talking about Bitcoin then, was the domain of money launderers and thieves.”

“But you know, the markets teach you, you have to always relook at your assumptions. There is a role for crypto in the same way there is a role for gold, that is, it’s an alternative,” added Fink.

Despite this, Fink also urged for caution from retail investors “For those looking to diversify, it is not a bad asset, but I don’t believe that it should be a large component of your portfolio,” he added.

The largest global asset manager has already tasted pretty good success with its Bitcoin ETF IBIT. Ever since the launch in January 2024, its assets under management have soared to $94 billion.

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Bullish Bitcoin Traders Eye Chart Patterns From 2020 and 2024 After Weekend’s $20B LiquidationsSimilar washouts in 2020, 2021, and 2024 reset leverage and paved the way for recoveries in the weeks that followed, giving similar hopes to some market participants.Updated Oct 14, 2025, 6:56 a.m. Published Oct 14, 2025, 6:12 a.m.

Bitcoin and ether traders remain in wait-and-watch mode after last week’s tariff shock wiped nearly $20 billion in leveraged positions over the weekend, denting confidence and risk-on sentiment among a majority of market participants.

The market’s mood has since shifted from panic to fragile optimism as both Washington and Beijing toned down their rhetoric, offering a brief pause in what had looked like a brewing trade war.

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Bitcoin BTC$112,071.55 rose 1.3% in the past 24 hours to about $113,000, while ether ETH$4,006.73 traded near $4,100 after briefly crossing $4,200 overnight. Solana SOL$195.43 added 2.9% to $201.8, XRP gained 2%, and DOGE$0.1989 climbed 2.3% to $0.20. The broad market capitalization stands at $3.9 trillion — still about 6% below pre-crash levels, but up 4.4% from Sunday’s lows, data shows.

The mood is improving, if unevenly. The crypto fear and greed index bounced to 38 from Sunday’s extreme reading of 24, signaling traders are tiptoeing back in. FxPro’s Alex Kuptsikevich called Friday’s collapse “an emotional flush” that forced out weak positions across exchanges:

“The sell-off began as a reaction to tariff headlines, but it escalated into a wave of forced liquidations. Such sweeping moves often mark the market’s short-term bottom — though healing takes time,” he said in an email to CoinDesk.

Friday’s crash, which took bitcoin below its 50- and 200-day moving averages, has historical echoes. Similar washouts in 2020, 2021, and 2024 reset leverage and paved the way for recoveries in the weeks that followed. But in 2022, it took months for confidence to return — a timeline that bargain hunters are now weighing carefully.

Over the weekend, China’s Ministry of Commerce clarified that its rare-earth export curbs were not blanket bans, saying applications would still be licensed. Trump echoed that softer tone, posting that the “U.S.A wants to help China, not hurt it.”

Betting markets on Polymarket now price just a 15% probability of 100% tariffs by November 1, down sharply from 26% at the end of Friday.

The shift eased pressure across risk assets. U.S. equities recouped part of Friday’s loss, and crypto followed in a familiar pattern in recent months where digital assets have tracked macro sentiment rather than decoupling from it.

Meanwhile, The Kobeissi Letter described the crash as “a technical event, not a structural one,” driven by cascading margin calls rather than a fundamental shift in positioning.

Analyst Frank Fetter added that crypto markets “remain far from overbought,” leaving room for a potential relief rally if volatility stays contained.

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Bhutan has migrated its national digital identity system to the Ethereum blockchain, marking a historic step toward decentralized public infrastructure.

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Bhutan becomes the first country to anchor its national ID on Ethereum.
The migration builds on its prior integrations with Polygon and Hyperledger Indy.
Full transition expected by Q1 2026 under Bhutan’s Digital Drukyul program.

Bhutan has begun migrating its National Digital Identity system to the Ethereum blockchain, becoming the world’s first nation to anchor a population-wide digital ID on a public network. 

The milestone was confirmed on Oct. 13 by Ethereum (ETH) Foundation President Aya Miyaguchi, who attended the launch ceremony in Thimphu alongside co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Bhutan’s first registered “digital citizen.”

From pilot to public blockchain
The NDI system, introduced under Bhutan’s National Digital Identity Act of 2023, allows citizens to manage and verify their credentials through self-sovereign identity tools, enabling secure access to services without exposing personal data.

Initially developed on Hyperledger Indy, it was moved to Polygon in 2024 to enhance privacy and scalability through the use of the CREDEBL protocol and zero-knowledge proofs.

The final step to Ethereum marks a move from permissioned infrastructure to an open, global network. According to the GovTech Agency, integration is complete, and full migration of credentials will be finalized by Q1 2026. The system uses cryptographic hashes and verifiable credentials anchored on-chain while keeping sensitive data off-chain. 

This approach combines decentralization with national governance norms to offer auditability, resilience, and privacy. At the launch, Miyaguchi described the event as “a global step toward an open and secure digital future,” aligning with Ethereum’s tenth anniversary and Bhutan’s goal of creating a trust-based digital society.

Digital sovereignity and Ethereum integration
The migration is a reflection of Bhutan’s larger “Digital Drukyul” vision, which aims to create national structures that strike a balance between innovation and sovereignty. With the help of the Ethereum Foundation and Bhutan’s GovTech Agency, the project will expand on-chain services like identity verification and safe cross-border apps by holding hackathons and developer initiatives.

The NDI program also connects with Bhutan’s growing crypto initiatives. Earlier in 2025, Gelephu Mindfulness City added BTC, ETH, and BNB to its reserves, while a crypto tourism payment system was launched in partnership with Binance. These improvements demonstrate Bhutan’s forward-thinking use of blockchain technology for both economic growth and governance.

While other nations like Brazil and Vietnam are testing self-sovereign identity pilots, Bhutan’s full-scale implementation positions it as a pioneer in decentralized public infrastructure.

Bhutan is the first country to launch a national digital identity system on Ethereum.The country’s leadership says the move will enhance transparency, immutability, and privacy for citizens.Bhutan, a major Bitcoin holder, is also seeking to position itself as a global leader in digital assets.Bhutan is now the first country to use the Ethereum network to operate a national digital identity system.

Ethereum Foundation head Aya Miyaguchi confirmed the news on her X account, stating that she attended the launch ceremony for Bhutan’s National Digital Identity (NDI) system.

Why Bhutan Is Adopting Ethereum for Its NDIThe Ethereum-based identity system is now fully operational. All authentication information will be migrated by the first quarter of 2026.

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Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay, and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin attended the launch ceremony, among others.

Source: @Aya MiyaguchiPrime Minister Tobgay said the nation has set a new milestone in becoming a leader in digital governance by launching NDI on Ethereum. He explained that the goal was to leverage Ethereum’s globally distributed, decentralized infrastructure. This would enhance Bhutan’s key systems’ security, transparency, and availability.

He added that the milestone underscores the country’s vision to create an interoperable, user-owned identity system. This system will connect Bhutan to the global ecosystem and support the King’s vision for a safe, inclusive, and digitally empowered society.

Global Leader in Digital AssetsMiyaguchi emphasized that the integration of Ethereum is a world first. She stated that “this milestone marks not only a national achievement but a global step toward a more open and secure digital future for the long term.”

After its 2023 election, Bhutan’s NDI became the world’s first and only national system to provide self-sovereign identity (SSI) to its entire population. The country had been operating its identity system on the Polygon network since August last year, after using Hyperledger Indy. The shift to Ethereum was a decision to enhance transparency, immutability, and privacy.

The Bhutanese government aims to migrate its entire NDI platform to Ethereum by early 2026. Once the platform is complete, citizens can use cryptographic proof for authentication instead of traditional ID checks. This will allow them to prove specific things about themselves without revealing their personal information.

Bhutan has recently been accelerating the adoption of digital assets. The country directly mines Bitcoin using its hydropower plants and currently holds 11,286 Bitcoin, worth approximately $1.31 billion. This makes Bhutan the fifth-largest national holder of Bitcoin after the US, China, the UK, and Ukraine.

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Zcash’s surge to multi-year highs has reignited demand for privacy-focused assets, with Syscoin, Celo, and iExec RLC emerging as potential beneficiaries.Syscoin’s trading volume soared 1,200% as network accounts rose steadily, signaling expanding adoption and rising speculative momentum.Celo climbed 7% to $0.30, boosted by South Korean traders on Upbit, while iExec RLC jumped 8.4% to $0.94.In October, Zcash (ZEC) rallied to multi-year highs even as the broader market struggled. This surge has reignited attention on the privacy coin sector as investors look for the next potential movers. 

Among the coins showing early signs of benefiting from this ‘Zcash effect’ are Syscoin (SYS), Celo (CELO), and iExec RLC (RLC) — all displaying growing momentum and positioning for possible expansion.

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1. Syscoin (SYS)Syscoin (SYS) is a blockchain that combines Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities. Merge-mined with Bitcoin, it combines a UTXO chain for security and an EVM chain for decentralized apps, enabling fast, secure, and scalable transactions.

The network’s native token, SYS, has a 24-hour trading volume of over $50 million. This represented an increase of over 1,200%, while the market cap stayed near $26 million. This has resulted in a Vol/Mkt Cap ratio of 1.92 (or 192%), suggesting strong market activity and potential growth if momentum lasts.

However, such elevated trading activity could also lead to heightened volatility, as rapid movements in buying and selling may cause significant price fluctuations in the short term. At press time, the altcoin was trading at $0.031, up 8.1% over the past day.

Syscoin (SYS) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsBesides the heightened investor activity, the network’s on-chain metrics further support growth potential. According to the Syscoin explorer, the number of accounts has steadily increased over recent years, indicating expanding adoption.

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2. Celo (CELO)Celo is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain designed to make digital payments fast, affordable, and accessible to everyone. It is also the first payments-focused blockchain to integrate Nightfall, an open-source zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) privacy layer. This layer enhances transaction privacy while maintaining Celo’s speed and low costs.

CELO is also rallying on growing privacy coin trends. The altcoin has spiked to $0.30, marking a 7.08% daily increase.

Celo (CELO) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsIts 24-hour volume reached $56 million, up 115.7%. With a market cap just under $200 million, CELO is capturing attention from South Korean investors.

KRW-denominated trading volume on South Korea’s Upbit exchange has reached its highest since 2022. Furthermore, Upbit now accounts for about 15% of Celo’s global trading volume, a pattern known to signal momentum when Korean retail participation rises.

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3. iExec RLC (RLC)iExec (RLC) is a decentralized platform that simplifies building and integrating privacy-first applications. It lets users maintain full control over their data—choosing whether to share, rent, or keep it private—while setting clear rules on how it can be used.

With modular tools, developers can easily embed privacy, data ownership, and governance into their apps without managing complex infrastructure. iExec is a long-standing project that has been pursuing the privacy narrative since 2017, surviving through multiple market downturns.

BeInCrypto Markets data showed that its RLC coin, with a market cap of $68.3 million, has attracted substantial trader interest recently. The token’s daily trading volume has surged nearly 400% to reach $38 million.

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Furthermore, over the past day, RLC’s value has appreciated by 8.41%. At press time, it traded at $0.94.

iExec RLC (RLC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto MarketsOn October 13, iExec announced the completion of a smart contract security audit by Halborn, covering its Ethereum-Arbitrum bridge and RLC contracts, enhancing trust amid rising demand.

“iExec is the builders’ home for privacy tools, now live on@arbitrum. Add privacy to existing apps, or build new ones with privacy at the core!” Halborn posted.

This development addresses a key gap in the Arbitrum ecosystem, which boasts over $3.15 billion in total value locked (TVL) but previously lacked secure computation tools. iExec’s integration enables encrypted data processing for DeFi and AI applications, positioning RLC for utility-driven demand as builders deploy privacy-enhanced dApps.

As privacy becomes mainstream, iExec’s decentralized confidential computing tools are positioned to meet developer and enterprise needs, supporting RLC’s lasting potential.

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A legendary Bitcoin OG whale, known for perfectly shorting Bitcoin and Ethereum before the recent market crash, has once again entered the market and is again shortening Bitcoin with a massive 3,440 BTC ($392 million) short at a 10x leverage.

Now, the re-entry of this whale has raised eyebrows. Many in the crypto space are worrying is another crypto crash is coming, or just a daring bet riding on market fear?

BitcoinOG whale Shorting BTC AgainAccording to on-chain data, this Bitcoin OG whale has opened a massive short position on Bitcoin at an average price of around $115,783 per BTC, with a liquidation level near $128,000 on Hyperliquid, a high-risk trading platform.

Analysts point out that 10x leverage means even minor drops could lead to eye-popping gains, but a price rebound could clear out millions.

Interestingly, the whale’s short comes right after he profited $192 million shorting the previous crash triggered by Trump’s surprise China tariff. 

Placing another massive short so soon has raised eyebrows across the crypto community. Many see it as a warning signal, especially since the trade appeared just as Bitcoin slipped to $112,700, reflecting a drop of 2%.

On-Chain Indicators of Market StressSeveral key factors from macroeconomic, technical, and on-chain are fueling fears that another sharp correction could be imminent.

Large Bitcoin transfers to exchanges spiked above $2 billion, a common sign of selling pressure.Data from Derive.xyz showed heavy “put” buying from traders in bitcoin and ether, with CME futures open interest hitting record highs near $39 billion.The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) for short-term holders fell below 1.0, indicating many are selling at losses, a sign of capitulation phases.Stablecoin outflows totaling $8 billion have drained buying power from exchanges, limiting liquidity for price support.Community Divided Over Whale’s IntentionsCrypto traders on X are split. Some believe this whale might have inside information, given the precision of previous trades. Others think it’s simply a high-stakes gambler who thrives on volatility. 

As of now, Bitcoin is trading around $112765, reflecting a slight drop. However, technical analysis highlights $105,000 as strong short-term support for BTC, with $118,000–$124,000 seen as the next major resistance zones.

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A $200,000 Binance BNB donation to Malta’s terminal cancer fund has grown to $39 million but remains unspent.The funds are accessible, and a related lawsuit was dropped in 2021, yet no withdrawal has occurred.Experts say releasing these funds could help solve Malta's shortage of critical medical specialists.A crypto donation, originally worth $200,000 in 2018, has grown to an astonishing $39 million, yet the BNB remains untouched in a wallet for Malta’s terminal cancer fund.

The sharp increase in BNB’s value has turned the gift into a transformative sum, but what is its status since its transfer six years ago?

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A $200,000 Crypto Donation Becomes a FortuneIn 2018, Binance and its users contributed about $200,000 worth of BNB to a wallet for Malta’s terminal cancer fund. Since then, BNB’s value has soared. The wallet balance now approaches $39 million, according to on-chain data cited by blockchain analysts.

Blockchain records confirm that 30,644 BNB remain untouched in the wallet. Despite attention from the crypto community, including messages to Maltese authorities, the funds have stayed dormant and unused for the intended medical cause.

A dashboard view of the wallet shows BNB holdings that ballooned to nearly $39 million. Source: @jconorgrogan on X.While the growth in value is striking, the funds’ inactivity stands out. The transparency afforded by blockchain technology means the situation is visible to all. Yet, unclear procedures for access or claims can leave charitable gifts untouched.

Access Confirmed, Lawsuit Dropped — But the Money Remains IdleThere was speculation that access to the funds might be lost. However, records and social media updates confirm that the donation remains in the original wallet. In 2021, a lawsuit regarding Binance’s responsibility was dropped. This confirmed that the BNB is accessible and still untapped.

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A 2021 post confirmed $9.6 million in the donation wallet. Source: @jconorgroganThis confirmation prompts a key question: Why has the fund not been used for medical needs? Regulatory caution, administrative hurdles, or lack of awareness may contribute.

But as the value grows, so does public scrutiny. Each year, the fund’s purchasing power in healthcare increases.

Potential Impact: Medical Specialists and National HealthcareMeanwhile, Malta continues to face a critical shortage of palliative care specialists, with just two serving the country, well short of the 12 needed.

Coinbase executive Conor Grogan suggests that selling the BNB and using the proceeds could bridge this gap by funding medical staff and improving care for terminal cancer patients nationwide.

Binance co-founder and customer service manager Yi He agrees, supporting Conor’s proposition that the funds could be put toward the noble cause.

As cryptocurrency donations become more widespread, this case shows both their tremendous promise and how bureaucratic delays can prevent much-needed benefits from reaching those in urgent need.

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Following a steep correction, Solana price has bounced back above a key support level, driven by whale accumulation and growing institutional demand.

Summary

Solana price has reclaimed the $200 level after last week’s sharp selloff, gaining nearly 3% on the day.
CME’s new Solana options added institutional confidence and liquidity with over 540,000 SOL contracts traded. 
SOL’s price now faces a key test near $235, reclaiming it could reignite the uptrend, while failure to do so may confirm a bearish reversal toward $155 or even $130.

Solana has climbed back above the $200 level, trading around $200.55 as of this writing on Oct. 14 after gaining nearly 3% on the day. The move comes after last week’s sharp market selloff, which dragged the token as low as $178. 

Despite the rebound, Solana (SOL) remains down about 14% over the past seven days. Before the dip, SOL had been consolidating near $230 but struggled under persistent selling pressure tied to broader market weakness and profit-taking.

The recovery appears to be fueled by renewed whale accumulation and strong institutional inflows. On-chain platforms such as Hyperliquid and Arkham show large wallet addresses opening new long positions and buying heavily around the $180–$200 range.

Spot exchange data from CoinGlass indicates nearly $3.5 billion in trading volumes over the past 24 hours, while decentralized exchange volumes hit record levels. 

Institutional interest has been further supported by CME Group’s recent launch of CFTC-regulated options trading for Solana, joining Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The move has boosted liquidity and investor confidence, with CME reporting more than 540,000 SOL contracts traded since March, representing a notional value exceeding $22.3 billion.

While these factors have helped the asset recover from last week’s lows, the path to reclaiming its earlier highs remains uncertain. 

Solana price faces key test as market action hints at possible trend shift
Solana’s recent price action suggests a critical juncture that could determine its next major move. The asset has been in a steady uptrend since its June low near $130, consistently forming higher highs and higher lows. 

However, that structure weakened toward the end of September when SOL set a new low around $190, and bounced higher but failed to surpass the previous peak near $250. The latest pullback broke below the $190 mark, raising the possibility of a trend reversal.

Solana price Chart | Source: crypto.news
Momentum indicators such as the Trend Strength Index (TSI) also reflect weakening bullish momentum, as readings remain below neutral. If Solana fails to reclaim higher levels and continues setting lower lows, confirmation of a bearish reversal could follow, with potential downside targets between $155 and $130, zones that previously acted as strong support.

On the other hand, if institutional demand and on-chain activity remain strong, Solana price could regain upward momentum. A decisive move above $235 would invalidate the reversal setup and signal renewed strength, potentially paving the way for a retest of prior highs and even a run toward its all-time high from earlier this year.

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Publicly traded firm BitMine Immersion Technologies bought the crypto market dip over the weekend, as it bolstered its Ethereum (ETH) reserves by 202,037 ETH, propelling its total ETH holdings to beyond 3 million ETH.

NYSE-listed Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum network company BitMine today disclosed that it had bought an additional 202,037 ETH during the crypto market crash over the weekend. Notably, the market crash led to a massive $19 billion in liquidations.

According to the announcement, BitMines’ total crypto holdings now comprise of 3,032,188 ETH, bought at an average price of $4,154. In addition, the firm holds 192 BTC, a stake in Eightco Holdings worth $135 million, and unencumbered cash worth $104 million.

BitMine continues to reign as the largest publicly-traded Ethereum treasury in the world, and the second-largest overall global crypto treasury, trailing Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which holds digital assets worth a total of more than $73 billion on its balance sheet. BitMine Chairman, Tom Lee, said:

The crypto liquidation over the past few days created a price decline in ETH, which BitMine took advantage of. We acquired 202,037 ETH tokens over the past few days pushing our ETH holdings to over 3 million, or 2.5% of the supply of ETH. We are now more than halfway towards our initial pursuit of the ‘alchemy of 5%’ of ETH.

BitMine’s share is also experiencing renewed interest as its ETH bet continues to get bigger. Today, the company’s stock, BMNR, is up 3.4%, trading at $54.45 at the time of writing.

Source: Yahoo! Finance
Recent data from BitMine suggests that, based on its average five-day trading volume, BMNR was the 22nd most traded stock on US-based exchanges, witnessing a trading volume of $3.5 billion on Friday.

Opinion Still Split On ETH Utility
While 2025 is seeing unprecedented interest in Ethereum as a viable corporate treasury asset, some industry experts are still on the fence. The strongest opposition comes from staunch Bitcoin advocates.

For instance, recently Bitcoin maximalist Nick Szabo warned that Ethereum has a “fundamental problem,” adding that most of its use-cases are largely external to ETH’s market value.

Similarly, crypto entrepreneur Samson Mow noted that ETH’s price is being “propped up” by $6 billion in Korean retail money. He added that Ethereum’s recent bullish price action is not entirely due to its market demand.

That said, some ETH bulls are firmly behind the digital asset. SharpLink CEO Joseph Chalom recently remarked that Ethereum is a superior treasury asset compared to BTC. At press time, BTC trades at $4,165, up 1% in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum trades at $4,165 on the daily chart | Source: ETHUSDT on TradingView.com
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Coinbase executive and on-chain analyst Conor Grogan drew attention Monday to the sharp rise in market value of untouched BNB (CRYPTO: BNB) originally donated to help cancer patients in Malta.

BNB Charity Fund SwellsIn an X post, Grogan shared that a 2018 donation of $200,000 in BNB to Malta’s terminal cancer fund has appreciated to a staggering $39 million due to the cryptocurrency’s record-breaking run.

The funds, donated by Binance and cryptocurrency users, have never been withdrawn, he added.

On-chain analytics firm Arkham estimates the charity's total holdings at $37.86 million as of this writing, with BNB tokens accounting for virtually all of it.

See Also: Binance Coin (BNB) Price Prediction: 2025, 2026, 2030

Funds Accessible For Use, Says ConorGrogan urged Maltese citizens to inform their government about the funds. He mentioned that a lawsuit concerning these funds has been dropped, citing a Times of Malta report from July 2021.

Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, and the Malta Community Chest Fund entered into a memorandum of understanding to raise cryptocurrency funds for patients suffering from terminal cancer.

However, the two parties got embroiled in a legal dispute over the nature of the transfer, with Binance insisting that the funds should go directly to cancer patients instead of being routed through the Community Chest Fund.

Price Action: At the time of writing, BNB was exchanging hands at $1,213.93, down 8.80% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The correction, though, came after the sixth-largest cryptocurrency hit a new high of $1,370.55. The coin has been on a record-breaking run in 2025, surging 77% year-to-date.

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WISeKey Announces 9M 2025 Preliminary Revenue and Key Financial Metrics

Reports preliminary unaudited 9M 2025 revenue of $10.6 million, +39% year on year growthReaffirms its FY 2025 Revenue Guidance of $18 to $21.0 Million, Representing a 51%–76% Year-on-Year GrowthUpdates on Quantum Shield QS7001™ and WISeSat 3.0 PQC Launch, Both Scheduled for November 2025New Quantum-Resistant Offerings, Solutions to Safeguard AI Operations, Quantix Edge Partnership, and IC’ALPS Acquisition to Drive 2026 Revenue Surge and Global Expansion Geneva, Switzerland – October 14, 2025: – Ad-Hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 of SIX Listing Rules – WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey”, the “Group” or the “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations operating as a holding company, today announced its preliminary unaudited financial metrics for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025 ("9M 2025"), along with updates on major operational milestones, reaffirms its FY 2025 revenue guidance, and growth outlook for 2026 and beyond.

9M 2025 Key Financial Metrics

+39% year on year revenue growth: preliminary unaudited 9M 2025 revenue of $10.6 million compared to $7.6 million in the equivalent period last year.Growth drivers: the 39% revenue growth is mostly attributable to the higher demand for our traditional semiconductor products and two months of consolidated revenue from IC’ALPS since the completion of the acquisition on August 4, 2025. However, our overall business is still negatively impacted by the transition in the semiconductor industry from legacy products to next-generation post-quantum semiconductors and software. Strong balance sheet: a cash position of $228 million as of October 10, 2025 provides strong liquidity for PQC innovation and expansion, as well as the development of its WISeSat.Space and SEALCOIN operations. FY 2025 Revenue Outlook and Growth Catalysts

FY 2025 Guidance: Revenue expected between $18 million and $21 million, marking a 51%–76% growth over FY 2024. This outlook includes the expected return to growth in the demand for our traditional semiconductor products, consolidated revenue from IC’ALPS since the completion of the acquisition on August 4, 2025, as well as our best estimate of the start date for the Quantix Edge Security project and WISeSat.Space’s budding revenue stream.2026 and Beyond: Anticipated continued acceleration, with an expectation of between 50% and 100% growth in revenues for FY 2026 as compared to FY 2025, propelled by new PQC chip launches, full year of consolidation of IC’ALPS, and Quantix Edge and WISeSat.Space revenues, as an integral part of WISeKey’s Convergence strategy. CEO Commentary
Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey, stated: "Our revenue for the first nine months of 2025 reflects the deliberate strategic shift toward the post-quantum era. Importantly, third-quarter performance marked a key turning point, matching the total revenue generated during the first half of the year. We expect this positive momentum will carry into the fourth quarter, with projected revenue between $7.4 million and $10.4 million. This puts us on track to achieve full-year 2025 revenue in the range of $18 million to $21 million, driven by strong commercial activity and the seamless integration of IC’ALPS into our portfolio."

Mr. Moreira added: "Looking ahead to 2026, the upcoming production launch of our Quantum Shield QS7001™ and QVault™ TPM solutions, signals the start of a clear growth phase for WISeKey. Backed by our European Personalization Centers and global leadership in post-quantum cryptography and space connectivity, we are strategically positioned at the forefront of the digital trust revolution. Our mission remains steadfast: to create a secure, connected, and quantum-resilient future."

"As digital threats evolve and the quantum era approaches, WISeKey continues to innovate and expand its solutions, ensuring that organizations, governments, and individuals can operate with confidence in a rapidly changing technological landscape. We are confident that our strategic initiatives and technological advancements will drive sustainable growth and reinforce our leadership in the global cybersecurity and digital trust ecosystem."

Building value for shareholders

WISeKey operates as a technology holding company and innovation platform, leveraging a proven strategic model exemplified by SEALSQ, which successfully listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 2023. WISeKey continues to apply this approach across its portfolio of subsidiary companies, fostering innovation and value creation.

Each entity within the WISeKey ecosystem is developed through a structured growth pathway, from incubation and technological validation to market expansion and, ultimately, public listing. This disciplined approach enables WISeKey to unlock the intrinsic value of its innovations, attract strategic investors, and maximize returns for shareholders.

By methodically preparing and listing its subsidiaries across diverse technological sectors, including cybersecurity, semiconductors, space technology, Blockchain and digital identity, WISeKey is building a resilient and diversified technology group that not only drives sustainable growth but also reinforces its position as a global leader in trusted digital ecosystems.

WISeKey’s Convergence strategy towards growth

By integrating semiconductors, trust services, satellites, blockchain, and digital identity into a unified architecture of trust, WISeKey is no longer operating separate businesses but a single interconnected ecosystem.

For instance, WISeKey announced on October 1, 2025, the introduction of a new suite of solutions designed to safeguard AI operations and decision-making processes against adversarial quantum attacks, a breakthrough initiative to protect Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents from the looming threats posed by quantum computing. This new technology builds on SEALSQ’s pioneering expertise in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and its trusted semiconductor technologies on one side, and SEALCOIN’s verifiable identity, decentralized execution, and post-quantum resilience.

The need for action is immediate. The U.S. Government has set firm deadlines for the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography. Under the NSA’s Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) 2.0 policy, all new National Security Systems (NSS) acquisitions must comply with quantum-resistant standards by January 1, 2027, with additional enforcement milestones extending well into the next decade.

Reinforcing this, the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-23-02 mandates that all federal agencies identify quantum-vulnerable systems and allocate resources for migration—firmly placing Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) at the core of U.S. cybersecurity strategy.

In tandem, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized its first set of PQC standards in August 2024, including FIPS 203 (ML-KEM) for key establishment, and FIPS 204 (ML-DSA) and FIPS 205 (SLH-DSA) for digital signatures.

These standards serve as the foundation for next-generation secure infrastructure, driving global PQC adoption and reinforcing SEALSQ’s leadership in delivering compliant, future-ready semiconductor solutions tailored to this critical shift in cybersecurity.

At the heart of WISeKey’s Convergence strategy is SEALSQ, which develops post-quantum secure chips like the QS7001 and QVault™ TPM. These chips are expected to generate both one-time hardware revenue and recurring income through chip personalization services delivered via Outsourced Semiconductor Personalization and Test (OSPT) centers.

Designed for interoperability, these secure chips will be able to connect directly with the WISeSat.Space satellite constellation and its 23rd satellite planned to launch in November 2025, while SEALCOIN is building technology to enable autonomous, chip-level transactions—unlocking transaction-based revenue in the machine-to-machine (M2M) and transactional IoT economy.

Complementing this ecosystem, the WISeID platform provides the PKI infrastructure that secures digital identities, devices, and transactions. This foundation supports emerging applications, including Matter Protocol certification for smart home devices and GSMA eUICC digital identity services.

Global Expansion of the Quantum Corridor

Through SEALSQ, WISeKey has extended its Quantum Corridor initiative with new projects in India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Brazil. These initiatives aim to bolster regional post-quantum cryptography (PQC) infrastructure and support the development of sovereign semiconductor ecosystems—enabling governments and enterprises to advance quantum-secure communications, digital identity frameworks, and local chip design capabilities.

This strategic expansion highlights WISeKey’s commitment to building a globally integrated PQC ecosystem, linking Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America through secure semiconductor innovation and trusted digital infrastructure.

Quantum Shield QS7001™ and QVault™ TPM: Pioneering Quantum-Resilient Security
SEALSQ’s PQC chip portfolio is engineered for mission-critical sectors such as defense, IoT, satellites, and automotive, providing robust protection against “harvest-now, decrypt-later” threats.

Key Features:

Advanced Certifications: FIPS 140-3 & Common Criteria EAL5+.NIST Algorithms: ML-DSA-87 (Dilithium) & ML-KEM-1024 (Kyber).Applications: Secure firmware, device authentication, drones, satellites, V2X, smart cities.Customizable RISC-V Platform: Enables tailored, quantum-resistant ASIC and firmware development. Strategic partnerships are amplifying these efforts.

The Quantix Edge Security initiative in Spain positions WISeKey at the heart of Europe’s semiconductor sovereignty strategy. Collaboration with the Swiss Army, combining the technology of WISeSat, SEALSQ and SEALCOIN into a single project, demonstrates that the Convergence model is already underway for secure, sovereign communications. At the same time, WISeKey’s HUMAN-AI-T initiative with the United Nations positions WISeKey at the forefront of global AI governance, reinforcing its leadership at the intersection of AI, security, and trust. About WISeKey

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

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SummaryAlly Financial is streamlining operations, focusing on auto finance, insurance, and corporate lending while exiting less profitable segments like credit cards and mortgages.ALLY's strong, low-cost, mostly FDIC-insured deposit base underpins stable funding, supporting liquidity and providing a competitive advantage amid market uncertainty.Strategic repositioning, improving credit quality, and higher-yielding loan originations are driving margin expansion, lower losses, and setting the stage for multi-year EPS growth.With net interest margins rising, efficiency improving, and potential share buybacks from FY2026, ALLY is positioned for sustained earnings and return on equity growth. Guido Mieth/DigitalVision via Getty Images

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Vodafone, one of the world's leading telecommunications companies, have announced a five-year strategic partnership to modernize Vodafone's network footprint using Ericsson's high-performing programmable network solutions across several key markets.

Ericsson will be Vodafone's sole RAN vendor in Ireland, Netherlands, and Portugal, as well as a major vendor in Germany, Romania, and Egypt. This move further deepens the long-standing, strategic relationship between the two companies.

The modernization of Vodafone's RAN infrastructure and management will lay the foundation for widespread deployment of 5G Standalone, enabling Vodafone to offer differentiated connectivity solutions with guaranteed, performance-based characteristics for their consumer and enterprise customers. 

Under the partnership, Vodafone will deploy Ericsson's state-of-the-art and Open RAN-compatible Massive MIMO radios and RAN Compute solutions, as well as 5G Advanced RAN software capabilities extensively across their networks in these markets.

The pan-European deal introduces Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform and a number of AI-powered rApps which will be deployed market-by-market to deliver automated RAN optimization, energy efficiency, and management of the multi-vendor network.

Germany will be the first market to deploy the platform and rApps for Ericsson and multi-vendor RAN management, with work beginning in Q4 2025. The comprehensive AI and network evolution partnership will elevate Vodafone's infrastructure to world-class standards, taking the first steps towards autonomous networks and ensuring their networks are at the forefront of technological advancement and capable of meeting future demands.

Alberto Ripepi, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone Group, says: "This strategic partnership with Ericsson marks a significant step in our network evolution journey. By modernizing our network with latest generation equipment and embracing high-performing new 5G Advanced capabilities, we're transforming our infrastructure for best customer experience and high network efficiency, utilizing automation and AI agents to seamlessly meet network demands in real time. We're also laying the groundwork to capitalize on the emerging market for network APIs through our joint venture, Aduna. This powerful combination will allow us to expose our network capabilities to developers, spurring a wave of innovation in applications and services, and positioning Vodafone at the forefront of network technology and innovation."

Patrick Johansson, Ericsson Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa, says: "We are proud to expand our long-standing relationship with Vodafone through this transformative agreement. This partnership aligns with our vision for high-performing programmable networks, laying a robust foundation for Vodafone to deliver differentiated connectivity experiences. By enabling innovative, performance-based solutions across consumer and enterprise segments, we're opening new opportunities for service monetization and driving the next wave of telecommunications innovation."

Vodafone will further enhance its network infrastructure by using Ericsson 5G Advanced RAN software solutions that employ AI and automation to enable intelligent, real-time network management, improve operational and energy efficiency, deliver superior device and network performance, and create opportunities for new revenue streams through differentiated connectivity services.

By embracing high-performing programmable network architectures, this partnership sets the stage for accelerated innovation and the development of new use cases across Vodafone's markets. This forward-looking approach will ensure Vodafone's network infrastructure is fit for the future and adaptable to emerging technologies, solidifying the company's position as a leader in the global telecommunications landscape.

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This announcement comes after VodafoneThree signed a SEK 12.5 billion eight-year partnership with Ericsson in September to power the majority of its next-generation mobile network. In addition to securing sole UK nationwide core network vendor status, Ericsson Radio System products and software solutions will also power a significant majority of the enhanced VodafoneThree radio network, supporting the communication service provider's ambition to provide 99.95 percent 5G SA population coverage across the UK by 2034.

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The flavor-and-fragrance company reported sales of $7.14 billion for the first nine months of 2025, up 5.7% from the same period the year prior on a like-for-like basis.

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Adjusted[1] EBITA was SEK 15.8 (7.8) b. with a 28.1% (12.6%) margin, including a SEK 7.6 b. capital gain benefit from the divestment of iconectiv. Reported EBITA was SEK 15.5 (6.2) b. with a 27.6% (10.0%) margin.     
Net income was SEK 11.3 (3.9) b. including a benefit from the capital gain. EPS diluted was SEK 3.33 (1.14).    
Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 6.6 (12.9) b. Net cash increased to SEK 51.9 b.  

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, said: "In Q3, we established margins at a new long-term level following strong operational execution over the past few years. Cloud Software and Services sales grew 9%*, driven by strong growth in core networks. 

Our solid progress on technology initiatives continues. Gartner and Omdia reconfirmed our 5G solutions are industry leading. Our Open RAN-ready portfolio includes an AI native, future proof software architecture which is hardware agnostic. The portfolio integrates with third-party radios and supports Ericsson silicon and third-party CPU/GPUs.   

Looking ahead, we expect Enterprise organic sales to stabilize in Q4 and the RAN market to remain broadly stable. Solid recurring cash flow and the iconectiv sale contributed to a strong Q3 cash position, offering scope for increased shareholder distributions. The Board's recommendation on the scale and mechanism for the distribution will be included in the Q4 report for decision at the AGM." 

SEK b.

Q3

 2025

Q3
 2024

YoY
   change

Q2
  2025

QoQ
change

Jan-Sep
2025

Jan-Sep

2024

YoY

 change

Net sales

56.239

61.794

-9 %

56.132

0 %

167.396

174.967

-4 %

 Organic sales growth * [2]

-

-

-2 %

-

-

-

-

0 %

Gross income

26.777

28.185

-5 %

26.649

0 %

79.963

76.658

4 %

Gross margin [2]

47.6 %

45.6 %

-

47.5 %

-

47.8 %

43.8 %

-

EBIT (loss)

15.151

5.774

162 %

6.391

137 %

27.473

-3.6

-

EBIT margin [2]

26.9 %

9.3 %

-

11.4 %

-

16.4 %

-2.1 %

-

EBITA [2]

15.516

6.203

150 %

6.763

129 %

28.931

13.522

114 %

EBITA margin [2]

27.6 %

10.0 %

-

12.0 %

-

17.3 %

7.7 %

-

Net income (loss)

11.300

3.881

191 %

4.626

144 %

20.143

-4.505

-

EPS diluted, SEK

3.33

1.14

192 %

1.37

143 %

5.94

-1.43

-

Free cash flow before M&A [2]

6.631

12.944

-49 %

2.581

157 %

11.916

24.210

-51 %

Net cash, end of period [2]

51.858

25.534

103 %

36.040

44 %

51.858

25.534

103 %

Adjusted financial measures [1][2]

Adjusted gross income

27.048

28.609

-5 %

26.959

0 %

80.702

77.670

4 %

Adjusted gross margin

48.1 %

46.3 %

-

48.0 %

-

48.2 %

44.4 %

-

Adjusted EBIT (loss)

15.454

7.327

111 %

7.047

119 %

28.713

-0.259

-

Adjusted EBIT margin

27.5 %

11.9 %

-

12.6 %

-

17.2 %

-0.1 %

-

Adjusted EBITA

15.819

7.756

104 %

7.419

113 %

30.171

16.908

78 %

Adjusted EBITA margin

28.1 %

12.6 %

-

13.2 %

-

18.0 %

9.7 %

-

* Sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestments and effects of foreign currency fluctuations. 

1] Adjusted metrics are adjusted to exclude restructuring charges. 
[2] Non-IFRS financial measures are reconciled at the end of this report to the most directly reconcilable line items in the financial statement.  

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CHICAGO & ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”), a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets, today announced the official opening of its office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following receipt of its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, the international financial centre (IFC) of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of UAE. The new office marks a significant milestone in Monroe’s strategic expansion into the Middle East and builds on its global footprint, which includes offices across the United States, Asia, and Australia.

The Abu Dhabi office will serve as Monroe’s regional hub, strengthening its ability to engage with institutional investors and deepen client relationships across the GCC and the broader Middle East. The firm’s establishment in ADGM underscores its long-term commitment to the region and confidence in Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence as a global financial center.

“We are excited to open our office in ADGM and further extend Monroe’s global platform,” said Zia Uddin, President of Monroe Capital. “As private credit continues to grow in importance worldwide, Monroe’s differentiated approach—rooted in disciplined underwriting, innovative structuring, and long-term partnership—positions us to meet the evolving needs of investors in the Middle East and beyond.”

Waleed Noor, Managing Director and Head of Middle East at Monroe, added, “Our presence in Abu Dhabi marks an exciting new chapter for Monroe in the Middle East. We are committed to building long-term partnerships with institutional investors and family offices across the region, working closely to understand their priorities and deliver solutions that create lasting value. This office represents our dedication to supporting the growth of the regional financial ecosystem and contributing to Abu Dhabi’s role as a global financial hub.”

Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer at ADGM said, “The addition of Monroe Capital to ADGM’s ecosystem is another important milestone in strengthening our asset management community. As a premier firm specializing in private credit markets, their decision to establish in ADGM reflects the confidence global institutions place in our robust regulatory framework and dynamic financial ecosystem. With its international standards and investor-friendly environment, ADGM continues to stand out as a destination of choice for leading asset managers worldwide.”

About Monroe Capital

Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit solutions, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and has 12 locations throughout the United States, Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including DealCatalyst as the 2025 Most Innovative Private Credit CLO Manager of the Year; Private Debt Investor as the 2024 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, Americas and 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade; Inc.’s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Global M&A Network as the 2024 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, Americas; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com.

Please see below information about transactions made under the third tranche of the 2025 share buy-back programme for Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR, CEUX:EQNRO, TQEX:EQNRO).

Date on which the buy-back tranche was announced: 23 July 2025.

The duration of the buy-back tranche: 24 July to no later than 27 October 2025.

Further information on the tranche can be found in the stock market announcement on its commencement dated 23 July 2025, available here: https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/651645

From 6 October to 10 October 2025, Equinor ASA has purchased a total of 1,327,002 own shares at an average price of NOK 247.9520 per share.

Overview of transactions:

DateTrading venueAggregated daily volume (number of shares)Daily weighted average share price (NOK)Total daily transaction value (NOK)     6 OctoberOSE260,837251.067965,487,797.83 CEUX    TQEX        7 OctoberOSE259,000252.722765,455,179.30 CEUX    TQEX        8 OctoberOSE265,300247.854565,755,798.85 CEUX    TQEX        9 OctoberOSE266,515247.241565,893,568.37 CEUX    TQEX        10 OctoberOSE275,350241.294466,440,413.04 CEUX    TQEX        Total for the periodOSE1,327,002247.9520329,032,757.39 CEUX    TQEX        Previously disclosed buy-backs under the trancheOSE13,377,819250.13503,346,261,370.65CEUX   TQEX   Total13,377,819250.13503,346,261,370.65     Total buy-backs under the tranche (accumulated)OSE14,704,821249.93803,675,294,128.05CEUX   TQEX   Total14,704,821249.93803,675,294,128.05 Following the completion of the above transactions, Equinor ASA owns a total of 40,990,676 own shares, corresponding to 1.60% of Equinor ASA’s share capital, including shares under Equinor’s share savings programme (excluding shares under Equinor’s share savings programme, Equinor owns a total of 31,082,009 own shares, corresponding to 1.22% of the share capital).

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CASCAIS, Portugal, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulsar Helium Inc. (AIM: PLSR, TSXV: PLSR, OTCQB: PSRHF) (“Pulsar” or the “Company”), a leading helium exploration and development company, is pleased to announce that the drill rig and supporting equipment has been mobilized and is due to arrive at the Company’s flagship Topaz Project in Minnesota, USA this Wednesday. Up to ten additional wells are to be drilled, with the campaign designed to further define the geometry, extent, and productivity of the helium-bearing reservoir identified in previous drilling and flow-testing campaigns.

Drilling of the first well, Jetstream #3, is anticipated to commence later this week. Pulsar personnel, including the Company’s President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Operations Manager, are on site overseeing final preparations.

The program will comprise up to ten wells targeting helium-bearing zones at depths between 1,500 to 3,900 feet (~450 to 1,200 metres). Drill depths will be refined based on geological modelling to ensure complete penetration of the reservoir at each location. Operations will run on a continuous 24-hour basis using rotating crews to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Data collected throughout the campaign, including gas shows, core samples, and downhole measurements, will be analyzed in real time. These results will enable Pulsar to refine its reservoir model, confirm continuity between well locations, and identify optimal sites for future production infrastructure.

Thomas Abraham-James, President & CEO of Pulsar, commented:

“The mobilization of the drill rig signals the start of an exciting new phase at Topaz. Building on the strong results from Jetstream #1 and #2, this next program is critical in confirming the scale of Minnesota’s helium potential. Each well will bring us closer to quantifying the resource, advancing Topaz toward commercial development, and reinforcing Pulsar’s role in strengthening U.S. helium supply chains.”

About the Rig

The wells will be drilled by Timberline Drilling Inc., using a Christensen CT20 that has a drilling depth capacity of 8,000 feet (2,435 meters). The Christensen CT20 is safe, ergonomic and environmentally friendly. The rig is an ideal choice for surface core drilling anywhere in the world. Available with truck or crawler mounted versions, the Christensen CT20 can easily be transported and maneuvered.

About the Topaz Project

The Topaz project is located in northern Minnesota, USA, where Pulsar is the first mover and holds exclusive leases. Drilling at the Jetstream #1 appraisal well reached a total depth (“TD”) of 5,100 feet (1,555 meters) in January 2025, successfully penetrating the entire interpreted helium-bearing reservoir and beyond. Drilling of the Jetstream #2 appraisal well was completed on February 1, 2025, reaching a TD of 5,638 feet (1,718 meters). In August 2025, the Jetstream #1 well was successfully flow-tested using a wellhead compressor, delivering a peak gas flow rate of approximately 1.3 million cubic feet per day with a sustained flow of 7–8% helium (as helium-4). Recent laboratory analyses have also confirmed the presence of helium-3 in measurable concentrations, representing one of the highest naturally occurring helium-3 values publicly reported in a terrestrial gas reservoir. The forthcoming multi-well drilling campaign will build on these results to expand Pulsar’s understanding of the reservoir and advance Topaz toward development.

On behalf Pulsar Helium Inc.
“Thomas Abraham-James”
President, CEO and Director

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About Pulsar Helium Inc.

Pulsar Helium Inc. is a publicly traded company quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with the ticker PLSR, as well as on the OTCQB with the ticker PSRHF. Pulsar's portfolio consists of its flagship Topaz helium project in Minnesota, USA, and the Tunu helium project in Greenland. Pulsar is the first mover in both locations with primary helium occurrences not associated with the production of hydrocarbons identified at each.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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In accordance with the AIM Note for Mining and Oil and Gas Companies, the Company discloses that Thomas Abraham-James, President, CEO and Director of the Company has reviewed the technical information contained herein. Mr. Abraham-James has approximately 20 years in the mineral exploration industry, is a Chartered Professional Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM CP (Geo)), a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and a Fellow of the Geological Society of London.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements") that relate to the Company's current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", "projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements herein include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the statements regarding bringing the Topaz project to production, anticipated full plant construction contract in 2026, final investment decision being made in 2026, the potential impact of the drill results, flow testing and pressure testing on the next iteration of the resource estimate; the potential of CO2 as a valuable by-product of the Company’s future helium production; and the potential for future wells. Forward-looking statements may involve estimates and are based upon assumptions made by management of the Company, including, but not limited to, the Company's capital cost estimates, management's expectations regarding the availability of capital to fund the Company's future capital and operating requirements and the ability to obtain all requisite regulatory approvals. 

No reserves have been assigned in connection with the Company's property interests to date, given their early stage of development. The future value of the Company is therefore dependent on the success or otherwise of its activities, which are principally directed toward the future exploration, appraisal and development of its assets, and potential acquisition of property interests in the future. Un-risked Contingent and Prospective Helium Volumes have been defined at the Topaz Project. However, estimating helium volumes is subject to significant uncertainties associated with technical data and the interpretation of that data, future commodity prices, and development and operating costs. There can be no guarantee that the Company will successfully convert its helium volume to reserves and produce that estimated volume. Estimates may alter significantly or become more uncertain when new information becomes available due to for example, additional drilling or production tests over the life of field. As estimates change, development and production plans may also vary. Downward revision of helium volume estimates may adversely affect the Company's operational or financial performance.

Helium volume estimates are expressions of judgement based on knowledge, experience and industry practice. These estimates are imprecise and depend to some extent on interpretations, which may ultimately prove to be inaccurate and require adjustment or, even if valid when originally calculated, may alter significantly when new information or techniques become available. As further information becomes available through additional drilling and analysis the estimates are likely to change. Any adjustments to volume could affect the Company's exploration and development plans which may, in turn, affect the Company's performance. The process of estimating helium resources is complex and requires significant decisions and assumptions to be made in evaluating the reliability of available geological, geophysical, engineering, and economic date for each property. Different engineers may make different estimates of resources, cash flows, or other variables based on the same available data.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward- looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, that Pulsar may be unsuccessful in drilling commercially productive wells; the uncertainty of resource estimation; operational risks in conducting exploration, including that drill costs may be higher than estimates ; commodity prices; health, safety and environmental factors; and other factors set forth above as well as risk factors included in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated July 31, 2025 for the year ended September 30, 2024 found under Company’s profile on www.sedarplus.ca.

Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are as of the date of this news release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. No assurance can be given that the forward-looking statements herein will prove to be correct and, accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.