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San Diego, Calif., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Bancorp (Nasdaq: BCAL), the holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A., announces that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share to holders of its common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of the business day on March 24, 2026.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA BANCORP

California BanCorp (NASDAQ: BCAL) is a registered bank holding company headquartered in San Diego, California. California Bank of Commerce, N.A., a national banking association chartered under the laws of the United States (the “Bank”) and regulated by the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, is a wholly owned subsidiary of California BanCorp. Established in 2001 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the Bank offers a range of financial products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses through its 14 branch offices and four loan production offices serving California. The Bank’s solutions-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. Additional information is available at www.bankcbc.com.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
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California Bank of Commerce
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March 12, 2026 16:30 ET  | Source: Brookfield Business Partners

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly distribution and dividend in the amount of $0.0625 per unit and per share, respectively payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on March 23, 2026.

We expect to complete our previously announced corporate reorganization to simplify our corporate structure by the end of the first quarter, subject to final regulatory approvals. Once the reorganization is complete, the new corporate entity expects to pay an annual dividend of $0.25 per share, consistent with the current distribution to existing BBU unitholders and the current dividend to existing BBUC shareholders.

About Brookfield Business Partners
Brookfield Business Partners is a global business services and industrials company focused on owning and operating high-quality businesses that provide essential products and services and benefit from a strong competitive position. Investors currently have flexibility to invest in our company either through Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (NYSE: BBU; TSX; BBU.UN), a limited partnership, or Brookfield Business Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BBUC), a corporation. For more information, please visit https://bbu.brookfield.com.

Brookfield Business Partners is the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield Asset Management’s Private Equity Group. Brookfield Asset Management is a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

For more information, please contact:

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of Canadian provincial securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, include statements regarding the anticipated closing date of the reorganization transaction, and include words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “believes”, “estimates”, “seeks”, “intends”, “targets”, “projects”, “forecasts”, “views”, “potential”, “likely” or negative versions thereof and other similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “would” and “could”. Although Brookfield Business Partners believes that these forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Factors that could cause actual results of Brookfield Business Partners to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by the statements in this news release include risks and factors described in the documents filed by BBU and BBUC with securities regulators in Canada and the United States including under “Risk Factors” in BBU’s and BBUC’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 20-F and the joint management information circular of BBU and BBUC filed in connection with the reorganization transaction and other risks and factors that are described therein. Except as required by law, Brookfield Business Partners undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

March 12, 2026 16:30 ET  | Source: MKS Inc.

ANDOVER, Mass., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

MKS has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions 42% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline year. The Company also has committed that 69% of its suppliers and customers by emissions covering purchased goods and services and use of sold products, will have science-based targets by 2030. The SBTi has independently assessed these targets and verified that they align with the 1.5°C Business Ambition trajectory, as recommended by the latest climate science.

“As a critical technology partner, we recognize the importance of reducing emissions across our value chain,” said John T.C. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of MKS. “The science-based targets approved by the SBTi provide a critical framework for accountability and progress, and we are dedicated to meeting these goals as part of our broader contribution to global decarbonization.”

The approved targets expand upon MKS’ initial commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions, first announced in December 2023. Since then, the Company has recalculated its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions inventory to reflect a broader portion of its operations and has also expanded its calculation of Scope 3 categories relevant to MKS in line with SBTi criteria. These updates ensure that MKS’ emissions inventory reflects a more complete and accurate view of its operational and value‑chain footprint.

MKS reports on progress toward its climate goals in its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding MKS’ environmental goals. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact should be considered to be forward-looking statements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements set forth herein. Among the important factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are economic, political and/or regulatory conditions, technological advances or changes, the actions of our customers, suppliers, investors and other stakeholders, and the other factors described in MKS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. MKS is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this press release.

MKS Contact:

Bill Casey
Vice President, Marketing
Telephone: +1 (630) 995-6384
Email: [email protected]

KEKST CNC Contact:

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Kekst CNC
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, /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. ("Kyndryl" or the "Company") (NYSE: KD).

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What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between August 7, 2024 and February 9, 2026, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Kyndryls financial statements issued during the Class Period were materially misstated; (2) Kyndryl lacked adequate internal controls and at times materially understated issues with its internal controls; (3) as a result, Kyndryl would be unable to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2025; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Siltronic AG ADR (SLTCY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 12, 2026 5:00 AM EDT

Company Participants

Stephanie Malgara
Michael Heckmeier - CEO & Chairman of Executive Board
Claudia Schmitt - CFO & Member of Executive Board

Conference Call Participants

Harry Blaiklock - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Constantin Hesse - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Martin Jungfleisch - BNP Paribas, Research Division
Robert Sanders - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Gustav Froberg - Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, Research Division
Daniel Schafei - Citigroup Inc., Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the presentation of Siltronic's Full Year 2025 Results. Please note that this call is being recorded and streamed on Siltronic's website. The call will also be available as an on-demand version later today. Your participation in this call implies your consent with this.

At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Stephanie Malgara, Senior Manager, Investor Relations at Siltronic. Please go ahead.

Stephanie Malgara

Thank you, Cynthia. Welcome, everybody, to our full year 2025 results presentation. This call will also be webcast live on siltronic.com. A replay of the call will be available on our website shortly after the end of the call. Our CEO, Michael Heckmeier; and our CFO, Claudia Schmitt, will give you an overview of our financials, the current market developments and our guidance. After the presentation, we will be happy to take your questions.

Please note that management's comments during this call will include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of risk factors, I encourage you to review the safe harbor statement contained in today's press release and presentation. All documents relating to our full year 2025 reporting are available on our website.

I now turn the call over to Michael for his comments.

Michael Heckmeier
CEO & Chairman

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

If you purchased or acquired Beyond Meat securities between February 27, 2025 and November 11, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.

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Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Beyond Meat, Inc. (“Beyond Meat” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:BYND) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired Beyond Meat securities between February 27, 2025 and November 11, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”).Investors have until March 24, 2026 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. What are the Allegation Details?

The lawsuit alleges that Defendants issued false and misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts regarding Beyond Meat's business, operations, and prospects, including allegations that: (i) the book value of certain of Beyond Meat’s long-lived assets exceeded their fair value, making it highly likely that the Company would be required to record a material, non-cash impairment charge; and (ii) the foregoing was likely to impair Beyond Meat’s ability to timely file its periodic filings with the SEC. What are the Next Steps?

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Beyond Meat shares and suffered a loss, are a long-term stockholder, have information, would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato by email at [email protected], telephone at (212) 355-4648, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you. About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York, South Carolina, and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in securities, derivative, and commercial litigation as well as individuals in consumer protection and data privacy litigation. The firm has a nationwide practice and routinely handles cases in both federal and state courts. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com.  Attorney advertising.  Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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March 12, 2026  – Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - Andina Copper Corp. (“Andina Copper” or the “Company”) (TSX-V:ANDC / FSE: FIRA / OTCQX®: PMMCF) is pleased to advise it has closed the previously announced non-brokered private placement pursuant to the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption for gross proceeds of $12,200,000, through the issue of 15,250,000 common shares at a price of $0.80 per share. Concurrently, the Company has also closed the previously announced non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of $15,300,000 through the issue of 19,125,000 common shares at a price of $0.80 per share (refer 23 February 2026 News Release).

  Finder’s fees totaling $1,062,320 were paid to Velocity Capital Partners, Haywood Securities Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., and others.

  The Company intends to use the net proceeds to fund exploration at the Company’s Piuquenes and Cobrasco Projects, working capital and general corporate purposes.

 Grant of Incentive Stock Options

The Company has granted a total of 750,000 stock options exercisable at $1.20 and of a 5-year term to certain consultants. Following this grant, the Company has 17,373,432 options outstanding, equivalent to ~6.5% of the outstanding common shares.

  The Company’s Corporate Presentation is available at: Andina Copper Corporate Presentation

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    ABOUT ANDINA COPPER  

Andina Copper Corporation is a unique South America- focused copper explorer listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV:ANDC), Frankfurt (FSE: FIR), and OTC (OTCQB: PMMCF) exchanges. The Company holds two significant discoveries along the world’s premier copper producing Andean porphyry belt in Argentina and Colombia, and a compelling undrilled copper-gold target in the prolific copper production district of the Coastal Cordillera of Chile.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT

This news release contains certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical fact, that address events or developments that Andina Copper expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will" or "may" occur.  These statements are subject to various risks.  Although Andina Copper believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guaranteeing of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.

Neither the TSXV nor the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against BellRing Brands, Inc. ("BellRing " or the Company") (NYSE: BRBR).

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The complaint filed alleges that, between November 19, 2024 and August 4, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) contrary to Defendants' repeated representations, their strong sales results did not reflect increased end-consumer demand or brand momentum; (2) instead, customers accumulated excess inventory as a safeguard against product shortages that had previously constrained BellRing's supply; (3) Once customers gained confidence that product shortages were a thing of the past, they promptly reduced their inventory by selling through existing products and cutting back on new orders; (4) Following the destocking, the Company admitted that competitive pressures were materially weakening demand; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Plug Power, Inc. ("Plug Power" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PLUG).

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What Is The Lawsuit About?
The complaint filed alleges that, between January 17, 2025 and November 13, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants had materially overstated the likelihood that funds attributed to the DOE Loan would ultimately become available to Plug Power, and/or that Plug Power would ultimately construct the hydrogen production facilities necessary to receive those funds; (2) as such, Plug Power was likely to pivot toward more modest projects with less commercial upside; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Los Angeles California 90067
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Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224) 
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If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. 

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.

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

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UiPath Today

$11.40 -0.98 (-7.92%)

As of 03:59 PM Eastern

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52-Week Range$9.38▼

$19.84P/E Ratio27.14

Price Target$14.27

UiPath NYSE: PATH is on the path to a full market reversal because its March price pullback is an irrational response to good news. The company's Q4 fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) results topped expectations, with 13.4% revenue growth and net income more than doubling, yet shares pulled back.

The likely outcome is that accelerating adoption of agentic AI, as reflected in new guidance targets, will drive accelerating growth and outperformance over the coming quarters, resulting in bullish cycles and an uptrend in the stock's price.

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Technically, the setup resembles a head-and-shoulders reversal. Because the pattern is skewed to the downside, there is a risk that this market enters a trading range before making the full reversal, but the bottom appears to be in.

Critical support sits at $10.75, with resistance near $12.25 likely to be tested if not broken soon. In the longer term, a move above $13.50 would be a more bullish signal, taking the market above the pattern's initial shoulder and setting it up for a sustainable rally.

Market Data Reflects Support and Accumulation of PATH Stock Analysts' responses to the earnings report were mixed, with some focusing on potentially cautious guidance, prompting them to trim price targets. The flipside is that other analysts upgraded the stock, citing strong net-new annual recurring revenue growth, free cash flow, and the impact of the company’s agentic AI shift. The shift is significant, as the company transitions from traditional rules-based automation to thinking, reasoning AI agents capable of performing more complex tasks.

UiPath Stock Forecast Today12-Month Stock Price Forecast:
$14.27
24.38% Upside

Hold
Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Current Price$11.47High Forecast$18.00Average Forecast$14.27Low Forecast$12.00UiPath Stock Forecast Details

Although mixed, the response aligns with trends suggesting this stock is buyable. The 18 analysts tracked by MarketBeat rate it a Hold, with a consensus price target near $15. That implies roughly 30% upside for this market, sufficient to put it back above its 150-day exponential moving average (EMA). The 150-day EMA is a key indicator of market sentiment, reflecting the activity of long-term holders, buy-and-hold investors, and institutions. 

Institutional data is noteworthy because it reveals the group owning more than 60% of the stock, providing solid support, and accumulating shares in 2026. While the balance of activity has been bullish for three consecutive quarters, the first quarter of calendar 2026 is notable because total activity spiked along with the buying pace. The buying pace in the first two months of Q1 approached $3 bought for each $2 sold and may accelerate, given the discounted share prices. Early price action suggests that someone is buying this dip. 

Under the Hood: UiPath's Q4 Was Better Than the Stock Suggests Beneath the headline numbers, the quarter's strength was broad-based across licenses, subscriptions, and services, driven by new client growth and retention. Annual recurring revenue grew by a net 11%, underpinned by a 7% increase in retention revenue. Margins were also strong, experiencing leverage and quality improvements. Cash flow was robust, with free cash flow of $182 million (38% of revenue) and 100% conversion.

Free cash flow is a significant factor as this tech company is not only profitable but already returning capital to its investors. The stock does not pay dividends, but the company buys back shares, reducing the count by an aggressive 3.8% in FY2026. The pace of buybacks may slow in FY2027 but will likely remain strong, as the company announced a fresh $500 million buyback authorization to replace the now-used billion-dollar authorization. 

UiPath’s balance sheet provides no red flags for investors. The highlights include a small reduction in cash and current assets, offset by increases in total assets. The net result is increased equity and persistently low leverage, with total liabilities less than one times equity and just over one times cash. The company is in a fortress position, able to invest as needed to support its strategy. Catalysts this year include the integration of WorkFusion, which enhances its agentic capabilities, product innovation, and the accelerating adoption of agentic AI.

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TLDR Vitalik Buterin presented three core functions that redefine Ethereum’s long-term direction. The proposal describes Ethereum as a global bulletin board for permanent public data. The PeerDAS upgrade aims to reduce data storage costs on the Ethereum network. Ether serves as a payment tool to prevent spam and Sybil attacks in open systems. The network burns security deposits when participants violate established rules. Vitalik Buterin outlined a revised framework for Ethereum in a post published today on X. He described three core functions that define Ether’s long-term purpose. He framed Ethereum as “the global shared memory of the world” and urged a shift away from marketing noise.

Vitalik Buterin Sets Out Ethereum’s Three Core Functions Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum should function as a global bulletin board for open protocols. He explained that many cryptographic systems require a public place where users can write data permanently. He stated that older blockchain models made such storage expensive and limited. However, he said the PeerDAS upgrade allows Ethereum to store large data volumes at low cost.

He clarified that Ethereum does not need to compute every task directly on the chain. Instead, he said the network must guarantee that data remains available and cannot be deleted. He described this function as essential for open cryptographic coordination. Therefore, he positioned Ethereum as infrastructure for public data integrity rather than heavy computation.

I was recently at Real World Crypto (that's crypto as in cryptography) and the associated side events, and one thing that struck me was that it was a clarifying experience in terms of understanding *what blockchains are for*.

We blockchain people (myself included) often have a…

— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) March 12, 2026

Buterin then addressed spam prevention within permissionless systems. He argued that fully open platforms cannot ban users outright without undermining decentralization. As a result, he said every action must carry a small financial cost. He described Ether as a universal payment tool for APIs, spam resistance, and security deposits.

He added that the network burns deposits when users break established rules. This mechanism, he said, discourages Sybil attacks and system abuse. Consequently, Ether gains utility beyond speculation or trading. He framed transaction costs as necessary friction that protects open systems.

Ethereum’s Smart Contracts and the Role of Zero Knowledge Buterin also described smart contracts as tools for convenience and coordination. He stated that users can compute most processes locally on their own devices. Then, they can submit results to Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs. He explained that this approach reduces on-chain computation while preserving verification.

He emphasized that smart contracts provide a shared standard environment. According to him, this standard lets different programs interact within one ecosystem. He said this structure simplifies digital asset management and protocol communication. Therefore, Ethereum acts as a common platform for decentralized applications.

In his post, Buterin summarized Ethereum as shared global memory. He wrote that Ether supports privacy and censorship resistance in modern systems. He stressed that the asset now underpins a broader technology stack. He shared these points on X earlier today without outlining a specific timeline.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is urging Congress to broaden proposed de minimis tax relief for digital assets beyond payment stablecoins to include bitcoin and other major network tokens.

Under current law, bitcoin is treated as property, which means every purchase with the asset triggers a capital gains calculation, regardless of transaction size. 

BPI argues that this framework discourages routine payments, such as buying coffee or sending small remittances, because users must track cost basis and report minor gains and losses.

Lawmakers have worked on several approaches in the 119th Congress. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a standalone bill that would create a 300 dollar per‑transaction threshold with a 5,000 dollar annual cap and address mining and staking taxation. 

House members Max Miller and Steven Horsford floated a discussion draft tied to the PARITY Act that would apply a narrower exemption to regulated payment stablecoins and target a 200 dollar threshold consistent with foreign currency rules.

BPI describes that shift toward a “stablecoin‑only” de minimis model as a significant departure from earlier bipartisan efforts to cover a broader range of digital assets. 

The group contends that limiting relief to stablecoins would leave most bitcoin payments subject to full reporting obligations while also failing to account for the fact that stablecoin transactions rely on separate network tokens for transaction fees, which remain taxable events.

In response, BPI has led a coalition letter to key tax writers and mounted an outreach campaign on Capitol Hill, meeting with 19 congressional offices across both chambers over the past three months. 

The organization is pressing for a value‑based exemption that would apply to both GENIUS‑compliant payment stablecoins and large‑cap network tokens, potentially up to 600 dollars per transaction with an annual cap near 20,000 dollars. 

BPI warns that with midterm politics approaching and Senator Lummis set to leave the Senate in January 2027, the window for comprehensive digital asset tax reform may close if Congress does not advance a package before an expected legislative push in August 2026.

Coinbase rejects claims they opposed Bitcoin tax relief  All this comes as Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad and CEO Brian Armstrong recently denied allegations that the exchange lobbied against the proposed de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin, responding on X to claims made by Bitcoin podcaster Marty Bent. 

Shirzad called the accusation “a total lie,” stating the company had never and would never lobby against Bitcoin.

The denial followed Bent’s March 11 report alleging Coinbase had told lawmakers the exemption was unnecessary because Bitcoin was not widely used as money. 

According to Bent, the company argued that a de minimis exemption would amount to a “handout” unlikely to pass and was instead advocating for stablecoin-focused tax treatment that could benefit its own business model. Bent later said he had three sources supporting the claim.

Armstrong  rejected the allegation, calling the rumor “totally false” after being publicly asked for clarification by Jack Dorsey of Block Inc..

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The XRP market may be experiencing volatility, but institutional interest around the asset appears to be holding steady. According to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, XRP exchange-traded funds have “held up pretty well despite the massive pullback in price,” suggesting that investor demand for exposure to Ripple’s token may be stronger than many expected.

The observation comes at a time when the broader cryptocurrency market has faced periodic corrections following a strong rally earlier in the cycle. While price fluctuations often shake out retail traders, institutional products such as ETFs tend to provide a clearer picture of longer-term sentiment.

Institutional demand could be stabilizing XRPThe resilience of XRP-related investment products is significant because exchange-traded funds are widely viewed as a gateway for institutional capital to enter crypto markets. The success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024 demonstrated how regulated investment vehicles can dramatically increase liquidity and accessibility for digital assets.

If XRP ETFs continue to attract stable inflows even during periods of market weakness, it could signal that institutional investors are positioning themselves for the asset’s long-term potential rather than reacting to short-term price swings.

Several asset managers have already explored XRP-based ETF products, including major firms seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Analysts note that the development of these products could unlock broader adoption by providing investors exposure to XRP through traditional brokerage accounts.

Regulation still plays a key roleDespite growing interest, the future of XRP ETFs is still closely tied to regulatory developments in the United States. The long-running legal dispute between Ripple Labs and the SEC has historically been one of the biggest obstacles for institutional adoption.

XRP has fallen more than 50% over the past six months. Source: CoinCodex.Ripple scored a partial legal victory in 2023 when a U.S. federal judge ruled that XRP sold on public exchanges does not constitute a security, although some institutional sales were deemed securities transactions. The decision was widely viewed as a milestone for the broader crypto industry and helped restore confidence among investors.

However, regulatory uncertainty remains. Analysts say a fully resolved legal framework for XRP would likely accelerate ETF approvals and open the door for significantly larger institutional participation.

The bigger picture for XRPEven with lingering regulatory questions, the conversation around XRP ETFs highlights a major shift in how the market views Ripple’s ecosystem. Once considered a controversial asset due to its legal battles, XRP is increasingly being discussed alongside other major cryptocurrencies in the context of institutional products.

Some analysts believe that if an XRP ETF is eventually approved, it could significantly boost demand, liquidity, and price discovery for the asset. In bullish scenarios, increased institutional flows could help push XRP into a new phase of adoption as both a payment-focused digital asset and a broader investment vehicle.

For now, the ability of XRP-linked ETFs to remain resilient during market pullbacks may be an early signal that larger players are quietly accumulating exposure, positioning themselves ahead of the next potential phase of the crypto market cycle.

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) both are hovering near critical support levels after 58-60% declines from highs as descending channels trap price and money flow turns deeply negative. DOGE Tests $0.09 Floor Dogecoin dropped roughly 60% over five months from $0.23 in October 2025 to current levels.

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Two whale wallets withdrew about $155 million in ETH from Binance and Kraken within 48 hours, sharply reducing supply available on exchanges. Spot Ethereum ETFs posted net inflows of $38.69 million on March 2 and $12.6 million on March 10, pointing to returning institutional demand. BitMine bought 60,976 ETH in its biggest weekly purchase of 2026, lifting holdings to 4.535 million tokens, or about 3.76% of supply. Ethereum is drawing fresh attention from large holders, and the latest exchange withdrawals have sharpened the market’s focus on supply. Over a two-day stretch, two wallets removed about $155 million in ETH from major exchanges, a move that immediately revived discussion about accumulation. One newly created address withdrew 11,629 ETH worth $23.71 million from Binance, while whale wallet 0x8E34 pulled 63,324 ETH valued at $131.2 million from Kraken. With ETH trading around $2,056 and the Fear and Greed Index inching from 25 to 27, the market is recovering, but on-chain activity looks more revealing today.

Whales are buying $ETH!

Someone created a new wallet (0xfDe8) and has withdrawn 11,629 $ETH($23.71M) from #Binance in the past 2 days.

Earlier, we also reported that whale 0x8E34 withdrew 63,324 $ETH($131.2M) from #Kraken in the past 2 days.https://t.co/c0fmBE42N6… pic.twitter.com/ro8ikqlk4l

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 12, 2026

Exchange outflows are starting to matter more than the headline price Beneath those transfers sits a pattern that often matters more than the headline price move itself. When Ethereum leaves exchanges at this scale, the liquid supply available for trading becomes smaller, easing sell-side pressure that can weigh on price in practice. The newly created wallet also stands out. Large holders frequently use fresh addresses when moving assets into cold storage, although similar patterns can also appear in large over-the-counter settlements. Either way, the signal is the same: substantial amounts of ETH are being moved away from venues built for instant selling and toward longer-horizon positioning.

The whale moves are not happening in isolation, because institutional capital is also starting to lean back toward Ethereum. Spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net inflow of $38.69 million on March 2, led by BlackRock’s ETHA with $26.5 million. Another $12.6 million in inflows followed on March 10, driven primarily by Fidelity’s FETH. These are not blockbuster numbers in isolation, but they matter because they are appearing while retail sentiment remains cautious. In a market still shaped by fear, after weeks of hesitation, even modest but repeated institutional buying can begin to shift the tone.

That backdrop becomes more striking when a major corporate treasury is openly trying to accumulate a meaningful share of all ETH. BitMine Immersion Technologies just logged its largest weekly Ethereum purchase of 2026, acquiring 60,976 ETH and lifting total holdings to 4.535 million tokens, or about 3.76% of Ethereum’s entire supply. The company still holds $1.2 billion in cash, has more than 3 million ETH staked at roughly $6 billion in value, and says its ambition is to reach 5% of all ETH. Together, the whale withdrawals and treasury buildup are reshaping Ethereum’s 2026 story.

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The current structure of Bitcoin may be unfolding in a way that closely resembles the transition that led into the 2022 bear market. A chart shared by an analyst on X highlights several technical signals that appeared during the 2021–2022 shift and are now emerging again in 2026. According to the comparison, the market could still face another downward phase before a definitive bottom forms.

Bitcoin Losing The 50-Week SMA Signals Structural Shift During the previous cycle, Bitcoin peaked in 2021 before eventually falling below the 50-week simple moving average (SMA). That breakdown marked a turning point in the broader market structure. After losing the level, price entered a short consolidation phase where a relief rally briefly developed, but the recovery failed to reclaim the lost structure. The weakness ultimately extended into the prolonged decline that defined the 2022 bear market.

A similar sequence is now visible following the projected 2026 cycle top. According to @_cryptflow_ on X, Bitcoin recently moved beneath the 50-week SMA after peaking earlier in the cycle. This indicator has historically served as a major dividing line between sustained bullish momentum and broader downtrends, meaning its loss often signals a shift in the market’s underlying strength.

Source: X The chart also outlines a comparable reaction after the breakdown. In both cycles, price stabilized temporarily after slipping below the moving average and attempted a recovery. However, those rebounds failed to reclaim the lost level, leaving the broader downward structure intact.

This stage is illustrated in the chart with a consolidation box forming after the break below the 50-week SMA. The zone represents a relief rally phase where the price attempts to recover but struggles to regain momentum. In the previous cycle, that temporary stabilization was followed by another significant decline, suggesting the current structure could still evolve in a similar direction.

Relative Strength Index (RSI) Signals Bear Market Shift Beyond price structure, the chart also highlights the behavior of the RSI. During the previous market transition, the RSI dropping below the 45 level marked the beginning of a sustained bearish phase, separating bullish momentum from a period of prolonged weakness.

The same pattern is emerging again, with the chart showing RSI recently falling below the 45 level, echoing the momentum breakdown that preceded the extended 2022 decline. This shift suggests that underlying market strength may already be weakening as conditions move away from the bullish environment that characterized the earlier stage of the cycle.

The RSI chart also features a descending trendline that has repeatedly capped momentum since the cycle peak. Several breakout attempts occurred during the last bull phase, but each ultimately failed before momentum reversed. Similar failed breakout attempts are now visible in the current cycle.

If the broader structure continues to mirror the earlier template, the chart suggests Bitcoin could still experience another downward leg before a clear bottom forms. While cycles rarely repeat identically, the comparison highlights how similar momentum shifts and structural breaks have historically preceded deeper market corrections.

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Bitcoin saw heightened volatility on Thursday, as investors reacted to a U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing a 2.4% inflation rate for February. The leading cryptocurrency initially retreated from $70,800 to an intraday floor of $69,264; however, it successfully recouped those losses in a midday rally.

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Pump.fun surpassed $1 billion in revenue, a first for any Solana protocol. The platform aggressively repurchased $323 million worth of its PUMP token. Despite buybacks, the token trades below its initial offering price. The memecoin launchpad Pump.fun crossed a threshold no other protocol on the Solana network had reached before: $1 billion in cumulative revenue since its debut in early 2024. DefiLlama data breaks down the trajectory with precision: $321.3 million in its first year of operation, $664 million throughout 2025, and $98.3 million so far in 2026, bringing the running total to approximately $1.08 billion.

The figure places Pump.fun ahead of far more established names within the network, including Jupiter — which has recorded $401.3 million since inception — and Raydium, sitting at $126.9 million in historical earnings.

The revenue growth runs alongside a PUMP token buyback program operating at a scale rarely seen across the sector. Since the program launched, the platform purchased roughly $323.4 million worth of PUMP tokens, pulling 28.8% of the circulating supply off the open market. On March 11, Pump.fun executed a single buyback worth approximately $1.25 million, representing 99.93% of the prior day’s revenue, according to the platform’s official fee dashboard.

Despite the scale of the repurchase program, PUMP trades below its initial offering price of $0.004 and sits well off its all-time high of $0.0088. The protocol’s buying pressure has not managed to sustain prices at levels that reward investors who entered from the start.

Domain Records Point to Expansion Across Four Additional Networks While the revenue numbers command attention, the platform’s technical moves signal a shift of broader scope. Public domain records show Pump.fun subdomains referencing Ethereum, Base, BSC, and Monad, according to data flagged by Solana Floor. Around the same time, the platform removed Solana as its listed location on its X profile — a gesture markets read as an opening toward other networks.

Over recent months, Pump.fun added support for tokens created on rival Solana-based launchpads, including Raydium and Meteora, directly inside its mobile application. The platform also acquired Vyper, a cross-chain trading terminal built to operate across multiple protocols simultaneously.

Pump.fun’s profile in 2026 no longer fits the label of a single-network memecoin launcher. With over a billion dollars in cumulative revenue, an aggressive buyback program, and concrete signals of expansion toward Ethereum and other chains, the platform builds an operational foundation that stretches well beyond the niche that first put it on the map.

Bitcoin trades around $70,000, with geopolitical uncertainty weighing on risk assets.

Looking at its returns during past global conflicts, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crashes when wars start but recovers within 50-60 days. Data across 20 geopolitical events showing average gains of 31.2% as governments increase money supply to fund conflicts.

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Bitcoin mining companies may be entering a new growth phase as artificial intelligence demand rises worldwide. VanEck researchers say miners already operate energy-intensive facilities that can be redirected toward AI computing, allowing them to monetize existing infrastructure. The firm also notes that many mining companies trade at lower valuations than traditional data-center operators despite owning comparable power capacity, suggesting the sector’s infrastructure could be undervalued by public markets.
Bitcoin mining companies could gain a new role in the fast-growing artificial intelligence industry, according to research from VanEck. The firm’s head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel, said miners already control large electricity supplies and specialized facilities that can be repurposed for AI computing workloads.

Speaking on Squawk Box on CNBC, Sigel explained that several mining companies have begun redirecting part of their infrastructure toward high-performance computing used for artificial intelligence. Both sectors rely on high electricity consumption, cooling systems, and large-scale data facilities, which makes the transition technically viable for many operators.

The overlap between mining and AI infrastructure is beginning to reshape how analysts evaluate the Bitcoin mining sector.

Bitcoin Miners Expand Into AI Infrastructure Sigel noted that multiple mining companies are allocating resources to AI-related computing services. Many of these firms already operate large power contracts and purpose-built facilities, allowing them to host AI workloads without building entirely new infrastructure.

For example, MARA Holdings recently outlined plans to convert some mining locations into hyperscale data-center campuses capable of supporting AI computing clusters. Meanwhile, Core Scientific secured financing that could reach $1 billion to accelerate its expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Demand for AI data centers has grown rapidly as technology companies compete to train advanced machine learning models. In this environment, facilities with reliable power supply and cooling capacity have become strategic assets.

Sigel added that publicly traded mining firms still trade at lower valuations than traditional data-center operators when measured by market capitalization relative to megawatt capacity.

Energy Flexibility Strengthens Bitcoin Mining Economics Beyond artificial intelligence demand, Bitcoin miners also offer operational flexibility to electricity grids. Unlike traditional industrial facilities, mining operations can reduce or restart power consumption within minutes.

This capability has already been demonstrated in regions such as Texas, where several mining companies participate in grid response programs managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. During periods of high demand, miners temporarily reduce electricity use to help stabilize the grid.

Sigel said this flexibility could become increasingly valuable as electricity demand rises from AI computing, industrial reshoring, and digital infrastructure expansion.

He also noted that Bitcoin has traded within a broad range between $59,000 and $72,000 in recent weeks. At the same time, selling pressure from long-term holders has slowed, which has helped stabilize market activity.

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OP Labs cuts 20% of staff, citing fewer initiatives, not financial distress. The layoffs follow Base’s exit, which cost the Superchain most revenue. Affected employees receive three months pay, healthcare, and their laptop. Jing Wang, CEO of OP Labs, confirmed on March 12, 2026 that the company is letting go of 20% of its team. Wang published an internal memo clarifying that the decision carries no financial distress behind it — the company holds years of operating reserves — but instead reflects a deliberate reduction in the number of initiatives the team pursues simultaneously. Fewer projects, stronger execution on each one, and less coordination overhead across teams: that is the core argument behind the cuts.

A new, unified stack for Base Chain

Excited to share that we are evolving our technical roadmap, consisting of our own spec, code, and infra to accelerate the foundation of Base. This shift gives us the autonomy to ship protocol improvements more frequently and focus our…

— wilson.base.eth (@WilsonCusack) February 18, 2026

The announcement arrives barely three weeks after Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 network, departed the Optimism Superchain. Base’s exit triggered a 23% drop in the OP token price and left a financial wound difficult to minimize: Base generated between 70% and 96.5% of the sequencer fees and revenue flowing into the Optimism Collective. At the time, Wang openly acknowledged that Base’s departure dealt a meaningful blow to near-term on-chain revenues.

Today we shared difficult news with the OP Labs team.

Our priority was to communicate with the impacted people & give the team time to process the news before sharing publicly. This decision reflects a narrowing of our focus, not our runway.

I’m sharing the note I sent to the… pic.twitter.com/rJThhlcFaw

— Optimist Prime (@jinglejamOP) March 12, 2026

Affected employees will receive a minimum of three months of base pay, with additional tenure-based compensation of up to five months. Every departing team member retains six months of healthcare coverage and keeps their laptop. Wang also committed to personally connecting departing staff with prospective employers, inviting hiring teams to reach out directly with open roles.

A Reduction Without Redistribution: Some Initiatives Simply Stop Wang was explicit on a point that typically stays vague in announcements of this kind: the work handled by departing employees will not transfer to those who remain. Certain initiatives will be cancelled outright. The CEO pledged to communicate clearly which projects continue and which ones stop — though at the time of the announcement, those specifics had not yet reached the public or the broader developer base.

The OP token traded above $0.12 before the news circulated publicly. After confirmation broke, the price pulled back to $0.119, near the session low of $0.109. On a year-to-date basis, OP carries a decline of more than 55%, with its all-time high of $4.84 — set in March 2024 — now a distant reference point.

OP Labs leads development of the OP Stack, the infrastructure underpinning multiple networks across the Superchain, including Base itself. The question markets and developers now ask is which elements of that broader roadmap a leaner team will actually pursue, and which ones sit on indefinite hold while the organization redraws the boundaries of what it intends to build.

CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports on news regarding AI.

Key Takeaways RenaissanceRe shares rose 23.8% in a year, beating the industry's 1.6% decline on diversified income streams.RNR expanded scale and diversification through the Validus Re acquisition and broader income sources.RenaissanceRe returned capital via $650.5M buybacks in Q4 2025 and $113.4M in repurchases in Jan 2026. RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RNR - Free Report) is well-poised for growth, driven by its diversified earnings structure across underwriting income, fee income and investment income. Its strong cash generation ability and strategic acquisitions and partnerships further support its long-term expansion. Over the past year, shares of RNR have gained 23.8%, outperforming the industry’s 1.6% decline.

RenaissanceRe — with a market capitalization of $12.6 billion— provides property, casualty and specialty reinsurance, along with a range of insurance solutions to customers, primarily through intermediaries. Courtesy of solid prospects, this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) stock is worth adding to your portfolio at the moment.

Let’s delve deeper.

Where Do RNR’s Estimates Stand?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RenaissanceRe’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $37.65 per share and has witnessed three upward estimate revisions in the past 30 days against none in the opposite direction. The consensus mark for revenues is pinned at $11.6 billion for 2026. It beat earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters and missed once.

RNR’s Growth DriversA diversified business model, growing fee income and disciplined portfolio management continue to act as key catalysts supporting the growth trajectory of RNR. Total revenues rose 29.6% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2025, along with 4.2% and 31.8% growth in net investment income and fee income, respectively.

The acquisition of Validus Re and related businesses has significantly expanded the company’s scale and business mix. The company now operates with broader geographic exposure and multiple income sources, reducing reliance on any single line of business. This enhanced diversification improves resilience to large loss events and supports more consistent long-term returns.

It plans to drive shareholder value through several strategic levers, including expanding its property business, growing fee income through third-party capital partnerships, increasing invested assets and maintaining active share repurchases. Combined with ongoing technology investments to enhance underwriting analytics, these initiatives position the company to continue growing book value and delivering strong returns over time.

RNR’s robust cash generation abilities have enabled it to continue elevating shareholder value through share buybacks and dividend payouts. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company rewarded its shareholders with share buybacks of $650.5 million. Additionally, from Jan. 1 to Jan. 30, 2026, it repurchased shares worth $113.4 million again.

RNR is currently trading at a discount compared to the industry average. The stock is currently trading at 1.24X, trailing 12-month tangible book value, which compares to 1.39X for the industry, indicating undervaluation. The company has a Value Score of A.

Risks for RNR StockThere are some factors that investors should keep a careful eye on.

As of Dec. 31, 2025, RenaissanceRe carried $2.3 billion in debt, with a total debt-to-capital ratio of 16.7, above the industry average of 15.4. Elevated debt levels have driven up interest expenses, which rose 28.1% year over year in 2024 and 35% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This growing interest burden could weigh on margins. The combined ratio deteriorated from 77.9% in 2023 to 83.9% in 2024 and spiked to 87.2% in 2025, indicating a shrinking share of premiums retained after covering claims.

Other Key PicksSome other top-ranked stocks in the broader finance space are PROG Holdings, Inc. (PRG - Free Report) , Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG - Free Report) and BankUnited, Inc. (BKU - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PROG Holdings’ current-year earnings is pegged at $4.19 per share has witnessed two upward revisions in the past 30 days against none in the opposite direction. PROG Holdings beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 21.4%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $3.1 billion, implying 25.2% year-over-year growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Encore Capital Group’s current-year earnings is pinned at $11.97 per share and has witnessed three upward revisions in the past 30 days, against no movement in the opposite direction. Encore Capital Group beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 61.7%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pinned at $1.8 billion, suggesting 2.9% year-over-year growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BankUnited’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.01 per share and has witnessed one upward revision in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. BankUnited beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 11.1%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pinned at $1.2 billion, indicating 8% year-over-year growth.

SoftBank Group was downgraded on Thursday to “Underperform” by Jefferies, which warned that the Japanese technology investor’s rapidly expanding financial commitments to OpenAI are raising concerns about valuation integrity.

The brokerage warned of growing structural risks tied to SoftBank’s concentrated investment exposure and its accelerating funding of the AI company.

Jefferies said SoftBank’s heavy capital support for OpenAI could create valuation distortions similar to past high-profile startup funding cycles. Analysts noted that SoftBank has provided roughly 85% of the cash raised by OpenAI in recent funding rounds, which they said helped drive successive valuation increases (from $150 billion to as high as $840 billion) while boosting SoftBank’s reported net asset value.

The analysts also pointed to related-party transactions that they said complicate the financial picture. SoftBank pays OpenAI about $3 billion annually for rights tied to Japan, equivalent to roughly 15% of the company’s reported December revenue, while a separate $200 million payment from SoftBank to chip designer Arm Holdings accounts for around 16% of Arm’s quarterly revenue.

Jefferies said some previously reported external funding commitments for OpenAI appear uncertain. The firm highlighted reports of $100 billion from Middle Eastern investors and a $30 billion contribution from Microsoft that have yet to fully materialize. Investments from companies such as Amazon and Nvidia are structured largely as cloud or computing credits rather than direct equity funding.

Beyond funding structure concerns, Jefferies said OpenAI’s competitive position in the generative AI market is becoming more challenging.

Benchmark tests show OpenAI’s ChatGPT increasingly matching competing models such as Gemini from Google, Claude from Anthropic and Grok from xAI, the analysts noted. In enterprise software, Jefferies cited Anthropic as emerging as a leader with about $19 billion in annual recurring revenue in early 2026.

Meanwhile, Microsoft recently launched its “Copilot CoWork” product in partnership with Anthropic rather than OpenAI, according to the analysts.

Jefferies said competition is also intensifying in consumer AI, where Google benefits from broad distribution across billions of Android and iOS devices, proprietary computing infrastructure such as its tensor processing units, and large data resources.

The analysts also flagged deteriorating economics at OpenAI. According to filings from Microsoft, OpenAI posted a loss of about $12 billion in the third quarter of 2025, implying an annualized cash burn exceeding $50 billion. The company has also begun introducing advertising in 2026, which Jefferies said marks a shift from earlier statements by OpenAI executives that ads would only be used as a last resort.

Credit risk is also rising, Jefferies said. In March 2026, S&P Global Ratings revised SoftBank’s outlook to negative from stable, citing the group’s additional $30 billion commitment to OpenAI and the potential strain on financial flexibility.

The brokerage said its view could change if the Japanese government were to provide a financial backstop for SoftBank, if OpenAI lists publicly at a valuation above recent private funding rounds, or if the AI developer secures significant cash funding from investors other than SoftBank.