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The PetroChina logo is seen near a car charging at the Chinese state oil giant's electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Beijing, China February 2, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab

CompaniesMarch 30 (Reuters) - PetroChina(601857.SS), opens new tab, Asia's largest oil and gas producer, is operating overall as normal, with ​about 10% of its crude oil and natural ‌gas supplies delivered via the Strait of Hormuz, its chairman said on Monday.

The Strait accounts for about 20% of global oil and ​gas supplies and a raging Iran war and ​expanding conflict in the Middle East have effectively ⁠choked that route, driving up oil prices and forcing ​refiners and petrochemical producers, mostly in Asia, to cut output.

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Own production ​in China, imports via pipelines, equity shares in output of projects outside the Middle East, non-Middle Eastern supplies secured under long-term contracts ​make up roughly 90% of PetroChina's crude processing and ​natural gas sales, Chairman Dai Houliang told reporters.

"Hence PetroChina can afford ‌operating ⁠its oil and gas supply chains at stable and relatively high operating rates for a long time," Dai said at an earnings briefing.

Dai did not elaborate on the operating ​of China's ​second-largest refiner ⁠after Sinopec, which has scaled back production because of disruption in Middle Eastern crude supplies.

Dai said ​that while PetroChina's investments in the Middle ​East ⁠have been affected by the war, the company had contingency plans to safeguard supplies via trading activities. He did not ⁠elaborate ​further.

PetroChina is a major investor in ​the Middle East including in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

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 WISeKey’s WISeSat.Space Subsidiary Successfully Launches Its 21st Satellite to Low Earth Orbit with SpaceX

WISeSat 4.0 Joins SpaceX Transporter-16 Rideshare Mission Deploying Over 100 Satellites, Advancing WISeKey's Vision for a Quantum-Secure Space Internet

Watch the live launch stream at: https://www.spacex.com/launches/transporter-16

Geneva, Switzerland, March 30, 2026 –WISeKey International Holding Ltd ("WISeKey") (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp. ("WISeSat"), which specializes in space-technology and secure satellite communications for IoT applications, has successfully launched its 21st satellite this time equipped the QS7001 chip from its other subsidiary, SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES) (SEALSQ”) which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

The WISeSat 4.0 satellite lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during a 57-minute launch window as part of SpaceX's Transporter-16 rideshare mission, deploying more than 100 satellites into orbit. This milestone represents the continued operational deployment of a new generation of WISeSat satellites, marking a significant leap forward in the company's ambition to deliver quantum-secure, high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity directly to users via a growing constellation of LEO satellites.

A New Era for WISeSat: The WISeSat 4.0 Generation
WISeSat 4.0 embeds WISeKey's trusted Root of Trust alongside SEALSQ’s Post-Quantum chip with architecture designed to enable the phased deployment of SEALCOIN.AI wallets across the WISeSat constellation, supporting the evolution toward autonomous, secure machine-to-machine transactions and decentralized service execution in orbit. This integration accelerates WISeKey's vision for the Space Quantum Internet, ensuring device-to-device (D2D) secure connectivity protected by post-quantum cryptography across critical sectors including defense, logistics, energy, and infrastructure management.

With an average satellite lifespan of approximately five years, the continuous renewal of the WISeSat constellation is essential to integrating next-generation technologies, improving performance, and introducing advanced functionalities. Multiple additional WISeSat deployments are planned throughout 2026 and 2027, focused on expanding constellation coverage, increasing bandwidth and redundancy, and integrating AI-driven analytics for enhanced security monitoring and real-time data processing.

Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO of WISeKey noted, "This launch is a landmark achievement for WISeSat and the entire WISeKey group. WISeSat 4.0 is not just another satellite, it is the foundation of a quantum-secure IoT ecosystem capable of connecting billions of devices worldwide. By integrating SEALSQ's Post-Quantum chips from SEALSQ with our trusted Root of Trust, we are building a resilient, future-ready infrastructure capable of withstanding the cybersecurity challenges of the quantum era. This ensures that WISeSat continues to set the standard for trust, security, and innovation in satellite communications, reinforcing our position as a global leader in space-based cybersecurity solutions."

Introducing the World's First Commercial Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC)
WISeSat is developing and operating the world's first commercial Quantum Spatial Orbital Cloud (QSOC).

The QSOC programme plans to deploy a 100-satellite constellation delivering quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum random number generation (QRNG), and post-quantum identity services as a subscription offering to enterprises and governments worldwide. Satellites will be deployed incrementally from 2024 through Full Operational Capability (FOC) in 2033. At FOC, WISeSat is expected to operate a dedicated QSOC constellation for SEALSQ, and SEALSQ is expected to deliver a contractually guaranteed 99.9% uptime service-level agreement (SLA) to its customers. This project, subject to, amongst other requirements, final approval by the board of directors of SEALSQ, is believed to be the first such commitment ever made for a quantum security service.

A Clear Division of Roles: Infrastructure and Cloud
The QSOC is structured on a model familiar from the world's leading hyperscale data centres: one party owns and operates the physical infrastructure as a dedicated capacity provider; the other party owns and operates the cloud services that run on top of that infrastructure and contracts directly with end-customers. This clear separation of roles ensures accountability, scalability, and the highest standards of service delivery for quantum security at a global scale.

SEALCOIN: Enabling the Autonomous Machine Economy in Space
SEALCOIN represents the transactional layer of WISeKey’s emerging space-based digital infrastructure, enabling secure, autonomous machine-to-machine (M2M) economic interactions. Designed as a decentralized payment and identity protocol, SEALCOIN allows connected devices, satellites, and edge systems to exchange value, authenticate each other, and execute trusted operations without human intervention. By combining blockchain-based settlement with embedded secure hardware and post-quantum cryptography, SEALCOIN lays the foundation for a scalable machine economy across terrestrial and space environments, supporting use cases such as autonomous logistics, data monetization, and real-time service provisioning.

Jonathan LLamas, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, SEALCOIN noted, “SEALCOIN extends the digital economy beyond Earth by enabling satellites and connected devices to operate as autonomous economic agents. As space infrastructure evolves, these systems will be able to securely transact, exchange data, and deliver services within a trusted, decentralized framework, unlocking entirely new models for how value is created and exchanged across both terrestrial and orbital networks.”

About the SpaceX Transporter-16 Mission
The Transporter-16 mission is part of SpaceX's dedicated rideshare program, which provides cost-effective access to LEO for small satellite operators. A Falcon 9 rocket carried over 100 satellites from a variety of commercial and government customers into a sun-synchronous orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Watch the replay and mission details at: spacex.com/launches/transporter-16  

About WISeSat.Space
WISeSat.Space AG is pioneering a transformative approach to IoT connectivity and climate change monitoring through its innovative satellite constellation. By providing cost-effective, secure, and global IoT connectivity, WISeSat is enabling a wide range of applications that support environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable practices.

About SEALCOIN
SEALCOIN is a decentralized machine-to-machine (M2M) transaction and identity protocol developed by WISeKey, designed to enable secure, autonomous value exchange between connected devices, satellites, and digital systems. Built on a foundation of blockchain technology, embedded hardware security, and post-quantum cryptography, SEALCOIN supports trusted data exchange, automated service execution, and scalable machine economies across both terrestrial and space-based infrastructures.

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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U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S. will "completely" obliterate Iran's electric generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if the Strait of Hormuz is not "immediately" reopened and a peace deal is not reached "shortly."

"The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran," he said in a post on Truth Social on Monday morning.

"Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately "Open for Business," we will conclude our lovely "stay" in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet "touched.""

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QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / March 30, 2026 / NuRAN Wireless Inc. ("NuRAN" or the "Company") (CSE:NUR)(OTC:NRRWF)(FSE:1RN), a leading supplier of mobile and broadband wireless infrastructure solutions, is pleased to announce that it has submitted an application to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq").

In advance of the listing on Nasdaq, the Company intends to file a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The listing of the Company's common shares on Nasdaq remains subject to the approval of Nasdaq and the satisfaction of all applicable listing and regulatory requirements, including the effectiveness of the registration statement. The Company's common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") under the symbol NUR, on the OTC Markets under the symbol NRRWF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (the "FSE") under the symbol 1RN, pending Nasdaq approval and uplisting.

Strategic Advisors for Operational and Commercial Growth

The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Navindran Naidoo, former Network Executive of MTN Group and current Board Member of NuRAN, and Gerard Lokossou, former Executive at Orange and MTN, as Strategic Advisors to the Company.

Mr. Naidoo brings over 25 years of telecommunications experience in mobile and fixed network planning and optimization, including RAN, transport and IP networks, core networks, OSS, and energy infrastructure. At MTN Group, he led the strategic evolution of network operations to deliver best-in-class customer experiences across multiple markets. He played a key role in advancing rural network rollouts across Africa by introducing alternative vendors, including NuRAN and other Open RAN (ORAN) suppliers. He also represented MTN at the Facebook Telecom Infra Project (TIP), facilitating lab and field trials of open-source RAN solutions tailored of Africa.

Mr. Lokossou is a senior executive and strategic advisor with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across Africa in telecommunications and other sectors, including FMCG, renewable energy, and capital markets. He has held regional, group-level, and Executive positions with leading Telecom players like MTN, Airtel Africa, and Orange, among other companies.

Widely recognized for his impact on Africa's telecom sector, Mr. Lokossou has led business turnarounds, growth acceleration strategies, and commercial transformations across West, Central, and East Africa. He brings a strong pan-African network of relationships with operators, regulators, investors, and strategic partners.

Mr. Lokossou holds an Engineering Diploma from the National Polytechnique Institute (INP-HB) in Ivory Coast and has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School and HEC Paris.

Management Commentary

"We are very excited to pursue a listing on Nasdaq, which will broaden our investor base and elevate our profile among global institutional investors. The addition of highly experienced advisors such as Mr. Naidoo and Mr. Lokossou will further support our continued growth and strategic execution in Africa," stated Francis Letourneau, CEO of NuRAN Wireless Inc. "Their deep industry expertise and extensive networks across Africa are exactly what we need as we pursue this next milestone for NuRAN."

About NuRAN Wireless:

NuRAN Wireless is a leading rural telecommunications company that meets the growing demand for wireless network coverage in remote and rural regions around the globe. With its affordable and innovative scalable solutions of 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies, NuRAN Wireless offers a new possibility for more than one billion people to communicate effectively over long distances efficiently and affordably. "Bridging the Digital Divide, One Connection at a Time."

Additional Information:
For further information about NuRAN Wireless: www.nuranwireless.com

Francis Létourneau,
Director and CEO
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Tel: (418) 264-1337

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this press release, and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Certain statements herein constitute forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements or information include but are not limited to statements or information with respect to the Company's business plan, the continued listing on the CSE, the filing and potential effectiveness of the registration statement;; the expected benefits of the appointments of Mr. Naidoo and Mr. Lokossou as Strategic Advisors; and the Company's strategic positioning, future growth, and operational and commercial expansion in its target markets. Forward-looking statements or information often can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan" or "may" and the variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, are "forward-looking statements."

Although management of the Company believes that the assumptions made and the expectations represented by such statements or information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements or information herein will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions but are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk that the Company may not satisfy the listing standards or conditions of Nasdaq; that Nasdaq or the SEC may not approve the listing application or registration statement on the anticipated timeline or at all; and that the Company may be required to complete a share consolidation or other restructuring as a condition of listing. Additional risks include risks related to the Company's ability to execute its business strategy, secure financing, expand its NaaS operations, manage supplier relationships, comply with regulatory requirements in its operating jurisdictions, and general economic and market conditions. These forward-looking statements reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company based on information currently available to it. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: NuRAN Wireless Inc.

FY 2025 natural gas and NGL sales of a company record US$44.6 million Dual-field production achieved with the Sinú-9 Block commencing commercial production in late March 2025 Record Q4 2025 combined gross average daily production of ~20,934 Mcf/d Sinú-9 per-unit operating costs declining sharply quarter-over-quarter Transaction with M&P closed subsequent to year-end for US$150 million in cash 2026 seven-well drilling program is underway with the drilling of the Hechicero-1X well progressing as expected; the well has successfully drilled through the Ciénaga de Oro formation, confirming natural gas potential in line with pre-drill expectations; results are now pending evaluation Aruchara-5 well at Maria Conchita is anticipated to be spudded in the coming week CAD$6.3 million of option and warrant exercises received subsequent to year-end   Macquarie debt principal reduced by 34% during FY 2025 to US$23.0 million Uplisting application submitted to the Toronto Stock Exchange subsequent to year-end , /PRNewswire/ - NG Energy International Corp. ("NGE" or the "Company") (TSXV: GASX) (OTCQX: GASXF) is pleased to announce that it has filed on SEDAR+ its annual audited consolidated financial statements, annual management's discussion and analysis and its certification of annual filings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Company has also filed on SEDAR+ its Annual Information Form, dated March 27, 2026, 51-101F1 – Statement of Reserves Data and Other Oil and Gas Information, Sproule International Limited's 51-101F2 – Report on Reserves Data, Contingent Resources Data and Prospective Resources Data by Independent Qualified Reserves Evaluator or Auditor and the Company's 51-101F3 – Report of Management and Directors on Oil and Gas Disclosure for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The Company's annual filings for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 are available on the Company's website (www.ngenergyintl.com) and on its SEDAR+ profile (www.sedarplus.ca).

FY 2025 Highlights

FY 2025 natural gas and NGL sales of US$44.6 million. The Company achieved dual-field production in late March 2025 when the Sinú-9 Block commenced commercial production. The Company achieved Q4 2025 combined gross production from the Sinú-9 and Maria Conchita Blocks of approximately 20,934 Mcf/d, which was the strongest quarterly rate in Company history. Since production commenced in March 2025, the Sinú-9 Block has produced at an average rate of 12,377.2 Mcf/d. In FY 2025, the Maria Conchita Block produced at an average rate of 6,783.0 Mcf/d, as it was impacted by a mechanical obstruction in the Aruchara-3 well, which was resolved in December 2025. Realized natural gas prices from the Maria Conchita Block were US$8.38/Mcf in FY 2025, reflecting the Company's secured long-term take-or-pay offtake contracts; new volumes produced from the Maria Conchita Block are expected to be sold at prices greater than US$11.00/Mcf. Realized natural gas prices from the Sinú-9 Block were US$6.87/Mcf in FY 2025, as natural gas was sold under interruptible gas marketing contracts structured to deliver higher prices as daily volumes increase; blended realized prices are expected to improve materially in FY 2026 as the 2026 drilling program scales production. The Company had an operating netback of approximately US$2.07/Mcf in FY 2025, impacted by three non-recurring items: (i) one-time dew-point handling and condensate re-engineering costs at Sinú-9; (ii) elevated well servicing costs at Maria Conchita; and (iii) corrective cumulative overriding royalty adjustments at Maria Conchita for prior periods; all three items are fully resolved – Sinú-9 per-unit operating costs fell to US$1.49/Mcf in Q3 2025 and US$1.15/Mcf in Q4 2025 as ramp-up costs were absorbed. FY 2025 cash flow from operating activities of US$3.5 million; Q3 2025 – the first full quarter of normalized dual-field operations – generated US$7.9 million in operating cash flow, the strongest single quarter in Company history. Macquarie debt principal reduced by 34% during FY 2025, from US$35.0 million to US$23.0 million through US$12.0 million in scheduled repayments; effective interest rate stepped down as the margin grid rewarded operational performance; the facility matures December 2028 on a declining repayment schedule, with debt service costs expected to continue decreasing as the outstanding balance reduces. Subsequent to Year-End

Closed the Sinú-9 Transactions, being: (i) the sale of a 40% operating working interest in the Sinú-9 Block to Etablissements Maurel & Prom S.A. ("M&P") for total cash consideration of US$150 million; and (ii) the acquisition, together with M&P, of the minority partners' 28% working interest in the Sinú-9 Block. Following closing of the Sinú-9 Transactions, the Company holds a 39% non-operating working interest and M&P holds a 61% operating working interest. The Company has received US$87.5 million of the US$150 million to date, with the remainder expected to be received by July 2026. Six-well 2026 drilling program at Sinú-9 underway: Hechicero-1X spudded at Sinú-9 in February 2026 (first of six planned wells at Sinú-9), with drilling progressing as expected; Sinú-9 pipeline capacity expected to expand to 40 MMcf/d in Q2 2026. The Company anticipates spudding the Aruchara-5 well at Maria Conchita in the coming week; the well targets the Jimol formation, consistent with the successful Aruchara well series to date; upon tie-in, the Aruchara-5 well is expected to contribute meaningfully to production growth from the field, which currently benefits from processing and transportation infrastructure capable of handling up to 30 MMcf/d. Substantial year-on-year growth in independently evaluated net present value: 2025 year-end reserves report by Sproule International Limited (effective December 31, 2025) delivered before-tax NPV10 increases of 67% (1P), 50% (2P) and 42% (3P) over the prior year, with contingent resources NPV10 up 73% and prospective resources NPV10 up 50%; growth driven by Sinú-9 production data and Sproule International Limited's updated price deck reflecting Colombia's structural natural gas supply deficit, which is expected to persist for years to come. To date this year, approximately 6.9 million options and warrants have been exercised providing the Company with CAD$6.3 million in cash. The Company has applied to uplist its securities to the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX"). The Company's application remains under review by the TSX and remains subject to the Company meeting all TSX requirements. There is no guarantee that the application will be approved. Jorge Fonseca, CEO of NG Energy, commented: "2025 required patience and discipline. We brought our second gas field to commercial production, navigated real operational challenges at both fields, and worked towards closing the most transformational transaction in the Company's history – all in the same year. The dew-point issue at Sinú-9 and the Aruchara-3 obstruction at Maria Conchita are challenges that emerging producers face when they scale from exploration into full commercial operations. We identified them early, they were managed and solved. Both are now behind us."

"We enter 2026 fully funded, with an anticipated seven well drilling campaign, a world-class operator at Sinú-9 in Maurel & Prom, and US$87.5 million of transaction proceeds already in hand. The non-recurring costs of 2025 are behind us, the margin trajectory is clearly improving, and we have the operational and financial platform to deliver a materially stronger year."

Brian Paes-Braga, Executive Chairman of NG Energy, commented: "I am proud of how our team responded to every challenge thrown at them. I have more conviction than ever about what this Company's people and assets are capable of. With the addition of Keith Hill as our Non-Executive Chairman, bringing with him over 35 years of international E&P expertise, most recently with the highly respected Lundin Group of Companies, world-class operator Maurel & Prom driving an aggressive six-well drilling program at Sinú-9, as well as the increased pace of development at Maria Conchita, 2026 is set up to be the year NG Energy hits it's stride as a profitable and growing energy platform both in Colombia as well as looking opportunistically at other oil and gas opportunities regionally."

RSU Grant

The Company's board of directors has approved the grant of 150,000 restricted share units (the "RSUs") to a certain employee of the Company pursuant to the terms of the Company's restricted share unit and deferred share unit compensation plan. The grant of RSUs remains subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Normal Course Issuer Bid

In light of the Company's application to uplist its securities to the TSX, the Company has elected not to proceed with its previously announced normal course issuer bid. The Company intends to immediately re-commence a normal course issuer bid upon completion of the application process with the TSX.

About NG Energy International Corp.

NG Energy International Corp. is a growth-orientated natural gas exploration and production company focused on delivering long-term shareholder and stakeholder value through the discovery, delineation and development of large-scale oil and gas fields in the Americas, supporting energy transition and economic growth. NGE's team has extensive technical and capital markets expertise with a proven track record of building companies and creating significant value in North and South America. In Colombia, the Company is executing on this mission with a rapidly growing production base and an industry-leading growth trajectory, delivering natural gas into the premium-priced Colombian marketplace (~US$8/MMBtu) with  a goal of being a material supplier of clean natural gas to Colombia and a broader vision of becoming a global energy platform business and providing prosperity for all stakeholders. Over the past 3 years, the Company has successfully raised and deployed over US$200 million in debt and equity, monetized 40% of one of it's assets for US$150 million in cash and has partnered in the construction and commissioning of 3 gathering, processing and treatment facilities and associated pipelines with significant capital contributions from insiders who currently own approximately 32% of the Company. For more information, please visit SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and the Company's website (www.ngenergyintl.com).

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release, including, without limitation, statements related to the timeline for the spudding of the Aruchara-5 well at Maria Conchita, drilling activities at both the Sinu-9 Block and the Maria Conchita Block, the future prices realized for sales of natural gas, pipeline capacity at the Sinu-9 Block, the Company's application for uplisting its securities to the TSX and the Company's future plans to undertake a normal course issuer bid. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Management Discussion and Analysis and its Annual Information Form dated March 27, 2026, which are available for view on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. These risks include but are not limited to, the risks associated with the oil and natural gas industry, such as exploration, production and general operational risks, the volatility of pricing for oil and natural gas, the inability to market natural gas production and changes in natural gas sale prices, changing investor sentiment about the oil and natural gas industry, any delays in production, marketing and transportation of natural gas, drilling costs and availability of equipment, regulatory approval risks and environmental, health and safety risks. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company disclaims, other than as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management's estimates or opinions should change, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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

Abbreviations

The abbreviations set forth below have the following meanings:

Oil, Natural Gas Liquids and Natural Gas

Bcf

billion cubic feet

Mcf

thousand cubic feet

Mcf/d

thousand cubic feet per day

MMcf/d

million cubic feet per day

MMBtu

one million British thermal units

NGL

natural gas liquids

Other

1P

Proved reserves

2P

Proved + Probable reserves

3P

Proved + Probable + Possible reserves

FY

fiscal year

Q2

second quarter

Q3

third quarter

Q4

fourth quarter

Information Regarding the Company's Working Interest Disclosure

With regard to the Company's working interests held in both the Maria Conchita and Sinu-9 Blocks, which are held by MKMS Enerji Sucursal Colombia ("MKMS Colombia"), the Colombian branch of the Company's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, MKMS Enerji Anonim Sirketi S.A. ("MKMS"), in both the context of this news release and the Company's previous news releases, the term "working interest", ultimately refers to the rights and obligations agreed to, eventually, materialize a contractual interest in an exploration and production contract before the ANH, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. These conditions involve the assumption of financial risks and are generally linked to exploration by virtue of joint operating agreements. Once such conditions are fulfilled, the acquisition of a registered contractual interest, as party of record, in the exploration and production contract may materialize, by way of a request for approval of assignment before the ANH. For this reason, as is common practice within the oil and natural gas industry as a whole, the disclosed "working interest" may not coincide with the Company's current contractual interest in the exploration and production contract.

The assignment and allocation of "working interests" does not affect or undermine, in any way, the rights and obligations of registered parties under the relevant exploration and production contracts. Registered parties, such as MKMS, remain wholly and totally liable before the ANH, the Colombian authorities and third parties in connection with any and all obligations, risks and liabilities derived from the execution, performance or termination of the exploration and production contracts. Conversely, the rights and obligations that comprise "working interests" are only enforceable vis a vis between the executing parties under private agreements, and have no legal effects before the ANH, the Colombian authorities or third parties.

With respect to the Sinu-9 Block, the Company (through MKMS and MKMS Colombia) is a party of record and holds a 39% contractual interest in the exploration and production contract for the Sinu-9 Block granted by and entered into with ANH. With respect to the Maria Conchita Block, the Company (through MKMS and MKMS Colombia) holds 100% of the contractual interest as the sole party and operator of record under the relevant exploration and production contract entered into with the ANH, and holds an 80% working interest under private agreements with third parties.

SOURCE NG Energy International Corp.

FY 2025 revenue of $45.1 million, an increase of 8% over 2024International Medical Cannabis revenue increased 43% year-over-year and represented more than 50% of total revenueIncreased cash balance of $10.8 Million at the end of Q4, up $0.2 million from Q3 2025Company remains virtually debt-free, with outright ownership of two production facilitiesManagement to Host Conference Call / Webcast on March 30th, 2026, at 10:00 am ET TORONTO, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) (OTCQB: MEDIF) (FSE: MLZ) ("MediPharm", "MediPharm Labs" or the "Company"), a pharmaceutical company specialized in precision-based cannabinoids, today announced its financial results for the full year and three months ended December 31, 2025.

MediPharm achieved 8% annual revenue growth in 2025, driven by the continued execution of its international medical cannabis strategy. International medical cannabis revenue contributed more than 50% of total revenue, reflecting strong global demand for MediPharm products. The Company maintained a measured approach to cost controls, and monetized non-core assets to further strengthen its balance sheet and capital position versus many industry peers. These results reflect MediPharm’s commitment to responsible growth, financial discipline, commercial acumen and long-term value creation.   

“We ended 2025 stronger, with 8% revenue growth supported by 43% year over year growth in our international medical cannabis business and a robust platform designed for regulated markets,” said Greg Hunter, CFO and Interim CEO of MediPharm Labs.

“As a result of our efforts, we exited 2025 with a more resilient and diversified revenue mix and strong balance sheet with virtually no debt and over $10 million in cash.

Looking ahead, we are planning for continued expansion of both our product portfolio and geographic reach, including advancing opportunities in markets such as Brazil, France, and New Zealand, while maintaining a disciplined approach to growth.”

Commercial Highlights & Revenue Performance

2025 revenue was $45.1 million, representing 8% year over year growth, driven by International Medical Cannabis. Revenue for Q4 was $11.1 million compared to $12.0 million in Q4 2024, reflecting timing and mix differences. 

International Medical Cannabis Revenue in 2025 was $25.2 million, which increased 43% versus prior year. Q4 2025 was $6.1 million and represented 55% of total revenue in the quarter. 

Internationally, MediPharm executed on new market pathways in 2025 including the Company’s first commercial shipments to France and first delivery to Brazil under sanitary authorization with our ANVISA licensed pharmaceutical partner. MediPharm also secured approvals with a partner in New Zealand, with planned launches in 2026.

The Company expanded our portfolio of products in Europe and Australia, with the launch of new Beacon and Wildlife products internationally and the launch of our differentiated novel metered dose inhalers in Australia and Canada.

In Q4, Canadian Medical Cannabis revenue was $3.2 million, an increase of 8% sequentially versus Q3 2025.  

Gross Profit, Adjusted EBITDA, General Admin & Operating Expenses

Gross profit for the quarter was $3.9 million or 35%. Gross profit for 2025 was $14 million representing a 31% margin and increased versus 2024 gross profit of $12.8 million. Management continues to focus on optimizing product mix through novel introductions like the Company's metered dose inhalers, and implementing further efficiencies to improve margins. (2)

Operating expenses for 2025, were $20.9 million and decreased $0.7 million versus prior year. When adjusting for costs related to the annual general meeting proxy contest, severance and other discrete items, year to date operating expenses were $16.8 million, which decreased $2.7 million or 14% vs. prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA (1) was negative $1.6 million in 2025, an improvement of $0.3 million over 2024.

Three months ended 31-Dec-2530-Sep-2530-Jun-2531-Mar-2531-Dec-24$’000s$’000s$’000s$’000s$’000sRevenue11,06211,44811,80810,80612,042Gross profit3,8942,5623,3304,1823,616% Sales35%22%28%39%30%Opex(1)(5,419)(4,367)(6,706)(4,370)(5,109)Adjusted EBITDA (2)(144)(1,079)(564)141(96)      (1) Opex includes general administrative expense, marketing and selling expenses and R&D expenses.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure. See "Non-IFRS Measures".
  Strong Balance Sheet – Increased Cash Balance & Virtually Debt Free

MediPharm ended Q4 2025 with a cash balance of $10.8 million, up $0.2 million from Q3 2025, driven by disciplined cash management.

The Company remains virtually debt-free, owns two production facilities outright with a combined appraised value of more than $15M, and is current on excise duties and trade payables. MediPharm is positioned favourably, relative to many industry peers, with flexibility to fund both organic and inorganic growth opportunities as the industry evolves.

FY 2025 Financial Results Conference Call / Webcast

MediPharm's executive management team will host a conference call and webcast on Monday March 30th, 2026, at 10:00 am (Eastern time) to discuss the Company's financial results. The conference call dial in details are as follows:

North America Toll-Free: (888)330-2454
International: +1 (240) 789-2714

Conference ID: 4921762 #

Participants are asked to dial in approximately 15 minutes before the start of the call.

A webcast will be available by visiting the following link here.

For those who are unable to participate on the live conference call or webcast, a replay will be available at https://www.medipharmlabs.com/investors approximately one day after completion of the call.

(1) This is a non-IFRS reporting measure. See "Non-IFRS Measures" below.
(2) This is a forward-looking statement and based on a number of assumptions. See "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information" below.

About MediPharm Labs 

Founded in 2015, MediPharm Labs specializes in the development and manufacture of purified, pharmaceutical-quality cannabis concentrates, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and advanced derivative products utilizing a Good Manufacturing Practices certified facility with ISO standard-built clean rooms. MediPharm Labs has invested in an expert, research driven team, state-of-the-art technology, downstream purification methodologies and purpose-built facilities for delivery of pure, trusted and precision-dosed cannabis products for its customers. MediPharm Labs develops, formulates, processes, packages and distributes cannabis and advanced cannabinoid-based products to domestic and international medical markets.

In 2021, MediPharm Labs received a Pharmaceutical Drug Establishment License from Health Canada, becoming the only company in North America to hold a commercial-scale domestic Good Manufacturing Practices License for the extraction of multiple natural cannabinoids. This GMP license was the first step in the Company's current foreign drug manufacturing site registration with the US FDA. MediPharm also has EUGMP certification, ANVISA GMP certification from Brazil and TGA compliance in Australia.

In 2023, MediPharm acquired VIVO Cannabis Inc. which expanded MediPharm's reach to medical patients in Canada via Canna Farms medical ecommerce platform, and in Australia and Germany through Beacon Medical PTY and Beacon Medical GMBH. This acquisition also included Harvest Medical Clinics in Canada which provides medical cannabis patients with physician consultations for medical cannabis education and prescriptions.

The Company carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the countries in which it operates.

Website: www.medipharmlabs.com

Non-IFRS Measures

This press release contains references to "Adjusted EBITDA" which is a non-IFRS financial measure. Management believes that this supplementary non-IFRS financial measure provides useful additional information related to the operating results of the Company. This non-IFRS financial measure is not recognized under IFRS and, accordingly, users are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss) and gross profit determined in accordance with IFRS as measures of profitability or as alternatives to the Company's IFRS-based Financial Statements. The non-IFRS measure presented may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of the Company's overall financial performance and is used as an alternative to earnings or income in some circumstances. Adjusted EBITDA is essentially net income (loss) with interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash adjustments and other unusual or non-recurring items added back in. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool as it does not include depreciation and amortization expense, interest income and expense, finance fees, gain in revaluation of derivative liabilities, taxes, government grants including rent and wage subsidies, one-off transactions, impairment losses on inventory and on fixed assets and intangibles, write down of deposits and share-based compensation. Because of these limitations, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as the sole measure of the Company's performance and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of the Company's results as reported under IFRS. Adjusted EBITDA, as used within the Company's disclosure, may not be directly comparable to Adjusted EBITDA used by other reporting issuers. Adjusted EBITDA does not have a standardized meaning and the Company's method of calculating such non-IFRS measure may not be comparable to calculations used by other companies bearing the same description.

The following table reconciles the Company's net operating income (loss) (as reported), and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented:

 Three months ended December 31,September 30,June 30,March 31,2025
2025
2025
2025
$’000s$’000s$’000s$’000sNet operating loss(2,007)(2,188)(3,800)(441)Adjusted for:    Share-based compensation expense211194502437Depreciation and amortization396420419425Severance expenses related to restructuring and organizational changes942104229-Impairment loss on remeasurement of assets held for sale-3481-Loss/ (gain on disposition of assets)-147(271)-Incremental cost of cannabis inventory acquired in a business combination (1)7314220Fair value adjustments in gross profit(127)(139)(93)(46)Indirect tax reassessments (2)---524Miscellaneous138-57(28)AGM related proxy fees (3)1621732,170-Transaction costs (4)134145100(750)Adjusted EBITDA(144)(1,079)(564)141 (1)This represents the fair value realized on sale of cannabis inventory acquired in a business combination. (2) This adjustment is for unusual inventory write-downs only and not the total value of inventory written down. (3) This relates to liabilities recognized in connection with notices of reassessment related to prior periods issued by the tax authorities. (4) This relates to non-recurring fees and expenses associated with the proxy contest in connection with the Company's annual shareholder meeting held June 16, 2025. (5) This includes non-recurring fees, expenses associated with the evaluation of potential mergers and acquisitions, fees related to reorganization of legal entities. This also includes fees and non-refundable deposits related to the proposed sale of the Company's facility in Napanee, Ontario, which was terminated in January 2025.    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. In this news release, forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, statements regarding the release of MediPharm's financial results; management's ability to continue to grow international medical revenue and reduce costs to drive growth and long-term value for the Company; MediPharm's ability to continue to supply international medical cannabis markets; the future of MediPharm's foreign drug manufacturing site registration; the launch of metered dose inhalers in international markets; product optimization and improvement of production efficiencies; and MediPharm's path to becoming Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow positive. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the inability of MediPharm to obtain adequate financing; the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals; and other factors discussed in MediPharm's filings, available on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, MediPharm assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.

SOURCE MediPharm Labs Corp.

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Most investors who want global equity exposure end up holding two or three separate funds: one for the U.S., one for international developed markets, and sometimes a third for emerging markets. iShares MSCI All Country World Fund (NYSEARCA:ACWI) collapses that entire structure into a single ticker, tracking the MSCI All Country World Index across approximately 47 countries and 2,900 stocks. The question worth asking is whether that simplicity comes at a cost.

One Fund, One Job: Global Equity Core ACWI is designed as a foundational equity holding. It covers large- and mid-capitalization stocks across both developed and emerging markets, making it a reasonable candidate for the equity sleeve of any long-term portfolio. For investors who want broad market participation without managing multiple funds or rebalancing across regions, this is the intended use case.

The return engine is straightforward: equity ownership in global businesses. ACWI earns through the earnings growth and capital appreciation of its underlying holdings, plus a modest income component from dividends. The fund carries a 1.2% dividend yield and an expense ratio of 0.32%, which is low enough to avoid meaningfully eroding compounding over time. Portfolio turnover sits at just 3%, confirming its passive, buy-and-hold character.

The fund has $29.2 billion in net assets and has been running since March 26, 2008, giving it an 18-year track record through multiple market cycles.

What You Actually Own Despite its global branding, ACWI is heavily anchored in U.S. mega-cap technology. Information Technology is the largest sector at 20.8% of the fund, and the top five holdings — NVIDIA, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta — collectively represent roughly 14.8% of total weight. Investors who already hold an S&P 500 fund will find meaningful overlap here.

The international exposure does exist and matters. The fund holds companies like Tencent, ASML, SAP, and Nestlé, along with positions across Japanese, European, and emerging market equities. But the U.S. concentration means ACWI behaves more like a U.S.-tilted global fund than a balanced world portfolio.

Does the Strategy Deliver? Over the past year, ACWI returned 18.3%, outpacing the S&P 500’s 14.1% over the same period. That outperformance reflects international markets pulling their weight, which is exactly the diversification argument in action.

Zoom out to five years and the picture reverses. ACWI returned 59.6% over five years versus 65.9% for the S&P 500. Over ten years, the gap widens further: ACWI gained 205.6% while the S&P 500 returned 223.4%. The cost of global diversification, during a decade of U.S. dominance, has been real but not catastrophic.

The Real Tradeoffs U.S. concentration undermines the diversification pitch. With U.S. mega-cap tech dominating the top holdings, an investor hoping for meaningful insulation from a domestic downturn will find ACWI only partially delivers. A sharp correction in large-cap U.S. technology would pull this fund down substantially, even with the international exposure. The current VIX near 27 reflects exactly that kind of elevated uncertainty. International exposure adds currency and political risk. Holding equities denominated in euros, yen, yuan, and other currencies means returns are partially driven by exchange rate movements, not just business performance. Emerging market allocations introduce additional volatility that pure U.S. funds avoid. The 10-year return gap is worth understanding. Choosing ACWI over a U.S.-only fund means accepting that when American equities outperform globally, you will lag. Over the past decade, that trade cost investors roughly 18 percentage points compared to the S&P 500. Future decades may look different, but investors should enter with clear expectations. ACWI functions as a core equity holding for investors who want genuine global diversification in a single, low-cost fund and who understand they are accepting modest underperformance during U.S.-led bull markets in exchange for broader exposure when the rest of the world leads.

Naval Postgraduate School to Evaluate Omni One for Military Training and Simulation Applications

Agreement Expands Virtuix’s Defense Momentum and Builds on Growing Military and Research Partnerships

AUSTIN, Texas, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality systems, today announced it has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (“CRADA”) with the Naval Postgraduate School (“NPS”) in Monterey, California. Under the agreement, Virtuix will deliver an Omni One system to NPS’s Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (“MOVES”) Institute, where researchers will examine the suitability and effectiveness of small-footprint, omni-directional navigation technology for a range of tasks in the context of military training and simulation.

The CRADA represents an important step in Virtuix’s expanding defense market opportunity and supports the adoption of the Company’s Virtual Terrain Walk (“VTW”) technology for military and first responder use cases. NPS is a premier defense-focused academic and research institution whose work in simulation, combat modeling, and human performance directly supports U.S. military readiness and operational effectiveness.

This is Virtuix’s first formal research agreement with the U.S. Navy and builds on the Company’s growing traction across the defense market, including sales to the U.S. Army at West Point, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Yokota Air Force Base, and the U.S. Marine Corps. It also complements Virtuix’s broader defense-related initiatives, including its collaboration with UCF’s robotics program, where a humanoid robot was steered using Omni One.

“Following growing interest from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps, we are excited to see the U.S. Navy begin evaluating our Omni technology for training and simulation applications,” said Jan Goetgeluk, Founder and CEO of Virtuix. “We believe the agreement highlights the broader potential and adoption of our technology in defense. The insights from this collaboration will advance the development of Virtual Terrain Walk as we continue expanding our presence in the defense market.”

Virtual Terrain Walk is a multi-user system that lets soldiers “walk the battlefield before they fight on it,” or familiarize themselves with environments that have restricted access and availability like submarines and ships prior to deployment. VTW incorporates AI-driven 3D reconstruction that rapidly transforms real-world environments captured with 360-degree cameras into high-fidelity, photorealistic 3D worlds that can be navigated at will. Users can physically walk, run, and crouch in any direction inside geo-specific virtual worlds for ground combat mission planning and rehearsals, or inside geo-typical terrains for general training purposes. Watch a demo video of VTW here.

About Virtuix

Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX) is a leading manufacturer of full-body virtual reality systems for consumer, enterprise, and defense markets. The company's premier portfolio of "Omni" omni-directional treadmills enables players to walk and run in 360 degrees inside video games and other virtual reality applications. With a commitment to innovation, Virtuix continues to push the boundaries of XR and AI, delivering immersive experiences to users worldwide. For more information, visit virtuix.com.

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Bagsværd, Denmark, 30 March 2026 – On 4 February 2026, Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase programme in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 of 8 March 2016 (the "Safe Harbour Rules"). This programme is part of the overall share repurchase programme of up to DKK 15 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning 4 February 2026.

Under the programme initiated 4 February 2026, Novo Nordisk will repurchase B shares for an amount up to DKK 3.8 billion in the period from 4 February 2026 to 4 May 2026.

Since the announcement 23 March 2026, the following transactions have been made:

 Number of
B sharesAverage
purchase priceTransaction
value, DKKAccumulated, last announcement7,847,992 2,091,696,25523 March 2026265,000234.6362,177,70724 March 2026265,000237.1962,854,64525 March 2026260,000238.7462,072,28726 March 2026260,000232.4360,431,74827 March 2026265,000228.8560,645,726Accumulated under the programme9,162,992 2,399,878,368 The details for each transaction made under the share repurchase programme are published on novonordisk.com.

With the transactions stated above, Novo Nordisk owns a total of 26,552,791 B shares of DKK 0.10 as treasury shares, corresponding to 0.6% of the share capital. The total amount of A and B shares in the company is 4,465,000,000 including treasury shares.
Novo Nordisk expects to repurchase B shares for an amount up to DKK 15 billion during a 12-month period beginning 4 February 2026. As of 27 March 2026, Novo Nordisk has since 4 February 2026 repurchased a total 9,162,992 B shares at an average share price of DKK 261.91 per B share equal to a transaction value of DKK 2,399,878,368.

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 68,800 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Novo-B). Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NVO). For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Ethereum Foundation staked big. The nonprofit behind the world’s second-largest blockchain deployed $46.2 million worth of ETH across 11 separate deposits this week, pushing forward its massive 70,000 ETH staking plan that’s been months in the making.

The move comes right after the foundation cashed out its BitMine holdings, freeing up serious capital for network investments. Each deposit got carefully timed to grab the best yields possible, and the foundation’s actions pretty much scream confidence in Ethereum 2.0’s future. The upgraded blockchain version needs all the validator support it can get, and the foundation just threw its weight behind the transition in a big way.

Market watchers didn’t see this coming.

The 70,000 ETH staking initiative aims to boost the foundation’s clout within Ethereum’s validator ecosystem, where staking means locking up crypto to support blockchain operations and earn rewards. But the foundation’s radio silence on timing details has traders guessing about what comes next. Sources close to the matter said the foundation picked specific staking pools based on performance metrics and reliability scores, though exact criteria remain murky.

BitMine Sale Drives Strategy Shift The foundation’s decision to dump BitMine assets and pivot hard into ETH staking marks a major shift in how it manages money. The BitMine sale wrapped up March 15, netting tens of millions that got immediately funneled into Ethereum infrastructure. It’s a bold move that shows the foundation won’t sit on sideline investments when it can directly strengthen its own network.

Financial analysts called the reallocation “aggressive but smart.” The foundation basically said it’s done playing with outside investments and wants to go all-in on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake future. Market response has been mixed – some see it as bullish confidence, others worry about putting so many eggs in one basket.

Industry insiders think this could set a trend. Other major crypto institutions might follow suit and start concentrating their holdings in their core networks instead of diversifying across different projects. This development aligns with Ethereum Liquidity Jumps as Traders Position, highlighting broader market trends.

Staking Numbers Keep Climbing Ethereum’s total staked ETH hit 18 million on March 30, a milestone that shows growing participation in the 2.0 upgrade. The foundation’s chunk represents a solid piece of that pie, and validators are taking notice. More staked ETH means better network security, but it also means more competition for rewards.

Vitalik Buterin dropped hints about future staking plans during a Lisbon blockchain conference March 27. He didn’t give specifics but said the foundation sees staking as critical for network security. Buterin’s comments suggest the 70,000 ETH target might not be the end of the road – there could be more staking announcements coming.

Binance reported higher Ethereum trading volume after news of the foundation’s staking move broke. Trading activity spiked about 15% compared to the previous week, indicating traders are paying attention to the foundation’s strategic moves. The exchange didn’t specify whether the volume increase came from buying or selling pressure.

The foundation hasn’t responded to requests for comment about regulatory implications. Global frameworks around digital assets keep evolving, and big staking moves like this one attract scrutiny from regulators who’re still figuring out how to handle institutional crypto activities.

Observers are watching for the foundation’s next disclosure. The organization typically stays quiet about internal strategy discussions, but the crypto community wants details about remaining ETH holdings and future staking operations. CoinDesk analysts think partnerships with other blockchain projects could be in the works, though nothing’s been confirmed. The foundation’s silence leaves room for speculation about what comes after the current 70,000 ETH plan gets fully deployed. This echoes themes explored in Lido DAO Eyes M Token Buyback, underscoring the shifting landscape.

The foundation’s staking strategy puts it in direct competition with major institutional validators like Coinbase and Kraken, who collectively control roughly 30% of Ethereum’s validator network. Liquid staking protocols such as Lido and Rocket Pool have dominated retail participation, but the foundation’s entry signals a shift toward more decentralized validator ownership. Smaller validators worry about getting squeezed out as bigger players consolidate staking power.

Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade in April 2023 unlocked staked ETH withdrawals, making large-scale staking less risky for institutions. Before Shanghai, validators couldn’t access their staked funds, creating a barrier for risk-averse organizations. The foundation’s timing capitalizes on this newfound flexibility while annual staking rewards hover around 4-5%. ConsenSys data shows institutional staking jumped 40% since withdrawal capabilities launched, with pension funds and endowments joining the validator pool alongside crypto-native players.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much ETH did the Ethereum Foundation stake this week?The foundation staked $46.2 million worth of Ethereum across 11 deposits as part of its 70,000 ETH staking initiative.

What funded this massive staking operation?The foundation sold its BitMine holdings in March, generating the capital needed for the large-scale ETH staking deployment.

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The market is not yet in what appears to be the last stage of stress before an expected significant recovery for Bitcoin.

Sellers in control of BitcoinWith Bitcoin trading below important moving averages and sticking to a distinct declining resistance trendline, the current price action reveals a brittle structure. The rejection of every attempt to push higher indicates that sellers are still in control of the overall trend.

BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe recent surge in the $67,000 range does not significantly alter the overall situation. The 200 EMA is still sloping downward above, supporting a macro bearish bias, and the price is still capped below the 50 and 100 EMAs.

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In terms of structure, Bitcoin is creating lower highs, and the fact that resistance zones are not being reclaimed indicates that this is still a corrective phase rather than the start of a new uptrend.

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Late-stage stress phaseThis is consistent with the signals sent by on-chain data. Instead of complete capitulation, the current situation is more akin to a late-stage stress phase. Over a period of about 140 days, the profitability of long-term holders (LTHs) fell precipitously from 58% to just 3%. The market has undergone a major reset, which is indicative of mounting pressure from investors.

The important point is that LTH-NUPL is still marginally above zero. In the past, long-term holders have been forced into net unrealized losses in order for durable market bottoms to occur. Weak hands are forced out during that phase, which also resets structural positioning. That process is still ongoing.

Although they are under pressure, investors have not yet been compelled to realize significant losses. From a price standpoint, this implies that before a true bottom forms, Bitcoin may still have one more leg lower, or at the very least, a protracted period of choppy decline.

XRP (XRP +1.10%) is down 25% on the year as of March 26, part of a longer decline that started last July. Optimistic investors see this as an opportunity to buy the dip, assuming the crypto market will follow its usual pattern and recover from the latest downturn.

That could happen, but there's also reason to believe XRP has a rough road ahead.

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Historically, the crypto market has recovered from every crash. That doesn't mean it will continue to do so, although cryptocurrency has taken some big steps forward during the last few years, with approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for several top coins and the U.S. passing landmark cryptocurrency legislation.

However, even when the market as a whole rebounds, not all cryptocurrencies follow suit. In XRP's case, it still hasn't surpassed its all-time high of $3.84 set on Jan. 4, 2018, even during its rallies in 2024 and 2025.

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What's particularly concerning about the crypto is that even recent positive news hasn't moved the needle. Ripple, the blockchain company that issues it, settled its long-running lawsuit with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last August. XRP's price fell 7% over the next week.

The SEC approved the first spot ETFs for the token in November, and once again, the next week saw the price drop by 7%.

XRP could appreciate based on its role in Ripple's international payments network. I wouldn't write it off entirely, but I also wouldn't invest solely on the assumption that it's bound to recover eventually.

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About 20,470 ETH, or roughly $42 million, flowed from Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets into the Beacon Chain in a series of coordinated deposits Monday, marking one of the largest visible batches in its ongoing staking rollout. Mar 30, 2026, 9:58 a.m.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)What to know: The Ethereum Foundation staked more than 20,000 additional ETH as part of a broader strategy to put its treasury assets to work.The move builds on a plan announced in February to stake 70,000 ETH and use the resulting rewards to fund operations, research, ecosystem development and grants.The newly staked ETH is expected to earn a 2.7% yield, down from 3.4% earlier this year. The foundation still holds about 147,400 ETH (roughly $303 million) in its treasury.The Ethereum Foundation is stepping up its efforts to put treasury assets to work, with data from Arkham showing it staked more than 20,000 ETH on Monday, expanding its validator footprint even as yields hover below 3% and ether trades near $2,045.

Arkham data shows the transfers were split into uniform chunks of roughly 2,047 ETH.

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The Ethereum Foundation just staked $46.2M of ETH. This is more ETH than they have EVER staked before. pic.twitter.com/gCCc0qK6VN

— Arkham (@arkham) March 30, 2026 The deposits extend a strategy first outlined in February, when the foundation said it would stake 70,000 ETH to generate yield for operations. That initial roll-out began with a 2,016 ETH deposit and positioned staking rewards as a funding source for research, ecosystem development and grants, turning long-held reserves into a steady income stream.

Based on the CoinDesk Composite Ether Staking Rate (CESR), the foundation will get a 2.7% yield from its staked ETH. This is down from 3.4% earlier in the year.

Onchain data shows that the Ethereum Foundation has another 147,400 ETH ($303 million) in its treasury.

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Ethereum (ETH) price is trading above $2,000 as March prepares to close with its first green monthly candle since August 2025, potentially snapping a six-month losing streak.

However, how March closes could set the tone for April and even the rest of 2026. Historically, April has been a solid month for ETH with average gains of 18% and a median of roughly 9%. Yet the 3-day chart, on-chain conviction, and whale behavior all suggest the path into April carries more risk than seasonality would imply.

A Six-Month Red Streak May End, but the 3-Day Chart WarnsEthereum price has not posted a positive monthly close since August 2025. March is on track to break that streak, though gains remain modest. Historically, April ranks among the stronger months for ETH, with average returns of 18% and median returns above 9%.

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ETH Monthly Returns: CryptoRankHowever, the 3-day chart introduces a structural concern. Since hitting a low of roughly $1,730 on Feb. 6, ETH has been rising inside an ascending channel. That channel formed after a near 50% decline from the $3,410 peak on Jan. 13. Ascending channels that develop after steep corrections often act as continuation patterns, resolving lower rather than higher unless the upper trendline breaks convincingly.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI), a momentum oscillator, has formed a hidden bearish divergence on the 3-day timeframe. Between Dec. 9 and March 23, the price made a lower high while the RSI made a higher high. Hidden bearish divergence signals that the dominant downtrend for ETH is likely to resume despite the apparent recovery. This strengthens the ascending channel theory that the chart already highlights.

A similar divergence appeared between Dec. 9 and March 14. After that signal was confirmed, ETH corrected sharply. The current divergence was confirmed on March 23, and prices have already pulled back from the $2,200 area toward $2,000. The lower trendline of the ascending channel is now acting as support. If it breaks on the 3-day chart, the bearish thesis carries into April with added force.

3-Day RSI Divergence: TradingViewThe technical setup alone does not confirm whether the channel will hold or break. On-chain conviction data provides that answer.

Hodler Conviction Collapsed, and Whales Just Started SellingThe Ethereum hodler net position change, a Glassnode metric that tracks the 30-day rolling accumulation by wallets holding ETH for more than 155 days, peaked at 543,169 ETH on March 21, its highest year-to-date level. By late March, that figure had collapsed to just 121,902 ETH, a near 78% decline.

That decline matters because a similar pattern played out earlier this year. Between mid-January and early February, hodler net position change weakened steadily before flipping negative on Feb. 3. During that transition, ETH price dropped from $3,383 to $1,824, a correction of roughly 46%. The current pace of decline mirrors that earlier deterioration.

While March is still closing in green, the conviction that supported the rally is evaporating in the final week. If hodler accumulation turns negative in early April, the February playbook suggests a significant move lower.

ETH Hodler Net Position Change: GlassnodeEthereum whale behavior adds nuance. Two of the largest cohorts, wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million ETH and those holding between 100,000 and 1 million ETH, increased their share of supply since March 25. The larger group went from 8.07% to 8.22% of supply. The smaller group rose from 13.19% to 13.53%.

However, both cohorts reversed course heading into the final days of March. The larger whales began trimming on March 27, and the smaller cohort followed on March 29. The drops are minor so far, but the directional shift is significant. When hodler conviction weakens and whale accumulation stalls simultaneously, the demand side of the market thins at the worst possible time.

ETH Whale Supply Distribution: SantimentThe combination of fading conviction and reversing whale flows weakens the foundation heading into April. The price chart now determines whether these signals translate into a deeper decline.

Ethereum Price Needs $2,200 to Avoid a 30% DropFor the Ethereum price prediction heading into April, the 3-day chart provides clear levels. To regain bullish momentum, ETH needs a 3-day close above $2,200, which would clear the immediate resistance zone. A stronger confirmation comes at $2,390, where a close would push price above the upper trendline of the ascending channel, converting the pattern from bearish continuation to genuine reversal.

That breakout scenario looks difficult given the weakening hodler conviction and whale distribution. The more probable path, based on the alignment of the hidden bearish divergence, collapsing hodler accumulation, and stalling whale buying, points lower.

On the downside, $2,000 (the 1,999 zone on the chart) is the immediate psychological and technical support. A 3-day close below $2,000 would confirm the channel breakdown and expose the $1,750 to $1,730 zone, which marks the February low.

Ethereum Price Analysis: TradingViewIf April follows the pattern set in February, where hodler net position change went negative and prices dropped 46%, the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement near $1,350 becomes a realistic target. That would represent a decline of roughly 30% from current levels.

A 3-day close above $2,200 keeps April constructive and aligns ETH with its historically strong seasonal pattern, while a breakdown below $2,000 risks repeating February’s 46% slide with $1,350 as the measured target.

Bitcoin ETFs snapped a four-week inflow streak, with over $296.18 million in outflows recorded over the last week.

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $296.18 million in weekly outflows, ending a four week inflow streak that had brought in more than $2.2 billion BlackRock’s IBIT led the redemptions, with $225.5 million withdrawn on Friday, contributing to over $396 million in outflows across the final two trading days. Spot Ether ETFs also saw $206.58 million in weekly outflows, extending losses to a second consecutive week. According to data from SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $296.18 million in net outflows after four weeks of inflows, during which more than $2.2 billion had been recorded. Inflows gradually began slowing, with $787.31 million, $568.45 million and $767.33 million during the first three weeks of March, and subsequently dropping to $95.18 million in the prior week.

Outflows were led by BlackRock’s IBIT alongside other major funds. On Friday, more than $225.5 million of total U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF outflows came from IBIT, the ETFs’ biggest day of redemptions since March 3.

Friday’s outflows marked a sharp move following more than $396 million in withdrawals, which was recorded across Thursday and Friday.

Cumulative net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs stand at $55.93 billion, while total net assets have fallen to $84.77 billion from over $90 billion a week earlier. The slowdown was also reflected in trading volume, which dropped to $14.26 billion from $25.87 billion earlier in March.

Ethereum ETFs continue outflows The outflows extended beyond Bitcoin, with spot Ether ETFs having recorded $206.58 million in weekly outflows, as its second week of losses.

In terms of daily activity, funds saw withdrawals every trading day since March 18, with the largest at $92.54 million on Thursday, followed by $48.54 million on Friday.

Macro pressures weigh in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are seeing withdrawals as investors remain sensitive to a deteriorating macroeconomic backdrop. After a period of aggressive accumulation, the market has pivoted toward a risk-off stance fueled by a combination of geopolitical instability and sticky inflation.

Bitcoin dropped to a weekly low of around $65,000 earlier in the day while Ethereum briefly fell below the $2,000 mark for the first time in several weeks.

Tensions in the Middle East have acted as a primary catalyst for this volatility. While Bitcoin is often viewed as digital gold, sudden geopolitical shocks in 2026 have triggered a flight to cash and short-term Treasuries.

Concerns around inflation have been further exacerbated by surging oil prices, which recently climbed toward $100 per barrel. Higher oil prices threaten to reignite CPI figures, complicating central bank plans for rate cuts and keeping interest rates higher for longer.

TLDR: Gnosis is a founding contributor to the Ethereum Economic Zone alongside Jordi Baylina and the Ethereum Foundation.
EEZ rollups allow smart contracts to call Ethereum mainnet contracts atomically within a single transaction.
Protocols on EEZ rollups access Ethereum’s native liquidity directly without wrapping, bridging, or extra delays. Gnosis plans to define the role of GNO token and its validator set in any future EEZ implementation with its DAO. Ethereum Economic Zone is the framework Gnosis is co-building to address Layer 2 fragmentation on Ethereum. Gnosis, active as a Layer 1 blockchain for seven years, is a founding contributor to this initiative.

Jordi Baylina, founder of ZisK and creator of Circom, also joins as a founding contributor. The Ethereum Foundation is also co-funding the entire development effort.

The framework centers on synchronous composability, enabling rollups to interact with Ethereum mainnet without bridges.

A Framework Built Around Composability Ethereum scaling delivered on its core promise in recent years. Transactions became cheaper and network throughput increased steadily. However, the process fractured the ecosystem into disconnected chains rather than one unified economy.

Each rollup operates with its own liquidity, bridges, and tooling. Builders must redeploy the same products across multiple chains to reach all users. Users also face expensive bridging costs and assets scattered across chains they barely track.

Gnosis noted on X that Ethereum had scaled into fragmented islands rather than a unified economy. The Ethereum Economic Zone is designed to resolve that at the infrastructure layer. The framework allows rollup smart contracts to call Ethereum mainnet contracts within one transaction.

Calls between different rollups within the same execution are also supported. This is what developers call synchronous composability. It removes the need for bridges, wrapping, or waiting on finality.

Protocols on EEZ rollups access Ethereum’s existing liquidity directly without bridging or wrapping. A protocol can use a Uniswap mainnet pool atomically, with the same L1 guarantees. These rollups also inherit Ethereum’s full validator security with no new trust assumptions added.

What the Ethereum Economic Zone Means for Gnosis Chain Gnosis acknowledged that its neutral blockspace thesis did not develop as expected. Blockspace became largely commoditized across the industry over time. Running a standalone Layer 1 requires constant rebuilding of DeFi infrastructure and liquidity bootstrapping.

Synchronous interoperability changes the competitive dynamic for chains like Gnosis. Projects inside a composable Ethereum domain no longer need to replicate an entire ecosystem. They can rely on shared liquidity and canonical infrastructure instead.

That shift frees up capital and engineering bandwidth for differentiation. Gnosis plans to invest more in user experiences and products like Gnosis Pay and the Gnosis App. Real-world financial integrations also become more practical under a unified model.

The Ethereum Economic Zone also connects to Gnosis’s mission of giving every person financial access. A stablecoin can now compose with a lending protocol on another chain without a bridge. A consumer app can also access the best rates across the ecosystem without workarounds.

Gnosis noted that the GNO token and validator set may have a role in a future EEZ implementation. Those details will be worked out with the Gnosis DAO community over the coming months. Technical architecture, developer tooling, and integration guides are also planned for release soon.

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Solana is trading at $84, the price is down 71% from its January 2025 peak of $293, as weekly DEX volume collapses to levels not seen since early 2025, even with bullish prediction and hope. The memecoin engine that once powered Solana’s on-chain dominance is stalling.

For Solana, the next 72 hours around the Federal Reserve’s March 17–18 meeting could determine whether $80 holds or gives way entirely. One technical pattern already has a $59 target in view.

Weekly DEX volume across all networks registers at just $1.2B, way down from its $41B peak. Broader crypto market weakness in Q1 2026 hammered token speculation, with DEXs now capturing just 14.1% of centralized exchange volume, down sharply from a 21%+ peak in summer 2025.

SOL Metrics, DefillamaSolana still commands the largest individual network share at $11.42B, its 30th consecutive month leading peers, propped up by persistent PumpSwap and Pump.fun activity, but even that moat is narrowing as “star token” launches dry up.

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Solana Price Prediction: Can Solana Reclaim $96 Support?SOL sits at $84, pinned below the $86 pivot that separates consolidation from any credible recovery attempt. Volume metrics have been deteriorating alongside price, a combination that technically confirms distribution rather than accumulation.

RSI sits at a neutral 50 area, not oversold enough to trigger mean-reversion buying on its own, while the 50-, 100-, and 200-day SMAs all signal sell. The 200-day MA has been rising since March 9, which is the one structural bright spot bulls can point to.

SOL USD, TradingViewThe head-and-shoulders pattern on the three-day chart is the dominant concern. A confirmed break below $80, assigned a 38.5% probability by current market structure, triggers the measured move toward $59. That would represent a further 28% decline from current levels. Resistance to reclaim sits at $96 first, then $105.

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$46.2 million ETH staked in the Foundation’s largest single deposit 70,000 ETH target announced as part of treasury staking initiative Shift from selling to staking to generate yield without reducing holdings Program launched Feb 24, 2026 with initial 2,016 ETH deposit Ethereum network now has over 38 million ETH staked Ethereum Foundation (EF) has staked approximately $46.2 million The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has staked approximately $46.2 million worth on 30 Mar, 2026 05:38:59 UTC of Ether (ETH). This transaction represents the organization’s largest single staking event to date. The deposit marks a significant acceleration in the Foundation’s treasury staking initiative, which began in late February 2026. The program initially started with a deposit of 2,016 ETH, valued at around $3.8 million at the time.

ETH Foundation announced on Feb 24 The Foundation formally announced its staking strategy on February 24, 2026, outlining a target of approximately 70,000 ETH. While the initial allocation was relatively small, the organization indicated that additional deposits would follow. At current prices near $2,050 per ETH, the full 70,000 ETH allocation represents more than $140 million in staked capital. The latest $46.2 million deposit moves the initiative significantly closer to that target.

Shift From ETH Sales to Staking Strategy Historically, the Ethereum Foundation funded its operations through periodic ETH sales. This approach drew criticism from parts of the community due to concerns about market impact and long-term commitment. The transition to staking introduces a different funding model. By locking ETH into validators, the Foundation is able to generate yield while maintaining its treasury holdings.

Staking rewards are directed back into the treasury to support protocol research, ecosystem development, and community grants. The infrastructure supporting the staking program uses open-source tools from Attestant, which was acquired by Bitwise Asset Management in 2024. The system incorporates distributed signing across multiple jurisdictions and utilizes minority validator clients to reduce single points of failure.

Ethereum Network and Market Context Ethereum currently has more than 38 million ETH staked across approximately 1.17 million validators. This accounts for about 30% of the total circulating supply.

The Foundation’s record deposit comes during a period of volatility for ETH. Prices declined sharply in early 2026, falling from above $4,800 in late 2025 to a low near $1,473 in February. The latest staking activity represents a notable development in the Foundation’s treasury management approach amid these market conditions. The Ethereum Foundation recently sold 5,000 ETH through an OTC transaction with BitMine Immersion Technologies to support core operations, protocol research, ecosystem development, and community grants.

XRP price fell 15% over the past two weeks as its price action remained below a descending trendline that has been acting as key dynamic resistance.

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XRP price has dropped over 15% in two weeks and remains capped below a long-term descending trendline acting as key resistance. Macro pressures, including geopolitical tensions and reduced rate-cut expectations, have weighed on sentiment, contributing to over 40% decline from yearly highs. Bearish indicators signal further downside risk toward $1.12 and potentially $1.00, while a breakout above $1.40 could trigger a short-term recovery. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price has fallen 15.6% from its monthly high of $1.60 reached on March 17 to $1.35 at press time. Zooming out the charts, the losses mount up to over 40% from its year-to-date high of $2.39.

XRP price fell amid geopolitical and macroeconomic concerns that have plagued the entire crypto market since the beginning of this year. These include U.S. tariff hikes on the EU and Canada and the subsequent war between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East that has led crude oil prices to soar to multi-year highs, sparking concerns of rising inflation and driving investors away from risk assets.

Lower expectations of any interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve have also dampened the mood for speculative assets.

Now, XRP price stands at risk of more downside, especially as the broader crypto market remains under pressure.

On the weekly chart, XRP price has respected a descending trendline that had been acting as a key dynamic resistance since mid July 2025. Every time the bulls managed to push XRP price towards the resistance level, it experienced a sharp drop as bears regained control of the market.

XRP/USDT daily price chart — March 30 | Source: crypto.news A look at technical indicators also seems to suggest a similar bearish outlook for its price. Notably, the Supertrend has flipped red while the Aroon Down at 42.86% remains far above the Aroon Up at 14.29%. Both indicators point toward a continuation of the current downward trend.

Hence, XRP price may visit the February 2 low of $1.12, a sharp drop below which could extend losses to the $1 mark. On the contrary, if XRP price manages a breakout above $1.40, it could pave the way for a recovery toward $1.50.

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An X user under the name @RuggRat_X has published a post to express concerns about the recent silence from the SHIB team and the changes in its structure. According to his tweet, one of the SHIB Telegram channel admins has been excluded from the team, with no reason for that revealed.

@RuggRat_X seems to be speaking not only for himself but for the whole SHIB community that is concerned about the lack of updates on Shibarium and the overall silence of the SHIB team.

"Shibarium silence. What's really going on?"According to the tweet, the X user is concerned about the lack of updates from the core Shibarium team. In particular, he says, there is “no clarity” around the LEASH token.

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The tweet also states that there are remaining “unanswered questions” regarding the recent hack of a Shibarium bridge that took place at the end of 2025. And for the past week, @RuggRat_X, the X user continues, “many of us haven’t even been able to access validators for the past week.”

“That’s concerning,” he summarized. Besides, according to the user’s tweet, there have been certain unexpected shifts in the SHIB team recently, as the Shibarium Telegram admin, Ragnar, stated that he was “no longer as closely connected to the team” as he and others used to be.

🚨 SHIBARIUM SILENCE… WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON? 🤔⚠️

ShibArmy… we need to talk.

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Lately, things have felt… off.

No real updates from the core Shibarium team.

No clarity around LEASH.

Still unanswered questions surrounding the hack. And now… many of us… pic.twitter.com/6a723Fwb4J

— RuggRat (@RuggRat_X) March 30, 2026 Ragnar said that it does not immediately mean that SHIB and Shibarium have turned into a scam or the team has bad intentions. It’s just that “not everything went as planned.” This has made the tweet author (and the commentators) even more concerned.

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A call for clarification to Shytoshi Kusama, Kaal, and LucieThe overall concerns are summarized in the tweet as follows:

Communication has slowed down significantly.

Transparency feels limited right now.

Core updates are missing when the community needs them most.

Infrastructure issues (like validators) are affecting trust.

In the crypto space, silence from blockchain teams often greatly increases uncertainty around the product, @RuggRat_X stated.

He called on Shytoshi Kusama, his right-hand developer Kaal Dharya, and the marketing lead Lucie to break the silence and “address the concerns”, since the SHIB community “deserves clear communication”, they need “status updates on Shibarium, validators, and ecosystem tokens”.

Indeed, the SHIB team has not been sharing any updates recently, apart from several minor tweets. As for Shytoshi Kusama, he has been keeping silent for months now.

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Dogecoin is flashing red. DOGE price is trading at $0.092 rise by 2.5% in 24 hours, following the crypto market recovery with emerging prediction. However, a descending triangle tightens around price action that has already chewed through two key support levels.

Market analyst Ace flagged the deterioration early, noting that “the red delta bubble area has been significantly larger than the other colored bubbles for recent orders,” sell-side dominance, in plain terms.

$DOGE trading at $0.0906 with a clear intraday downtrend and consistent sell-side pressure, shown by dominant red delta bubbles and failed attempts to reclaim higher liquidity. Overhead resistance is stacked at $0.0916 and $0.0932 where sellers continue to absorb any upside,… pic.twitter.com/oNwA8LHARh

— Ace (@acethebulllly) March 29, 2026 CoinCodex corroborates the picture: 26 bearish signals versus just 6 bullish as of March 30. Overhead resistance sits stacked at $0.093, with sellers absorbing every attempt at recovery. Meanwhile, $1.45 million in DOGE positions were liquidated in the prior 24 hours, 98% of them longs.

For weeks, Bitcoin’s own technical setup has kept altcoin sentiment suppressed, leaving momentum traders with few places to hide. Here’s our DOGE price prediction and what the chart is actually saying.

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DOGE Price Prediction: Can Dogecoin Price Recover or Is the Breakdown Already Underway?DOGE is trading beneath both key moving averages. The 20-period EMA sits at $0.0934; the 50-period EMA at $0.0985. Price hasn’t reclaimed either. It’s a structural problem.

The RSI registers at 47, parked in neutral-to-bearish territory with no oversold bounce in sight. The MACD line is trading below the signal line, confirming weakening momentum rather than accumulation.

Three scenarios deserve consideration:

DOGE USD, TradingView Bull case: Buyers reclaim $0.0932 on volume, triggering a short squeeze toward the EMA 50 at $0.0985. Base case: Price grinds sideways between $0.088 and $0.093, compressing into the triangle apex before a directional break. Bear case: Triangle resolves downward, a 29% measured move from the pattern puts DOGE near $0.075. With 98% of recent liquidations hitting longs, the market is already leaning this way. Invalidation for any bearish thesis: a clean daily close above $0.0985 with rising volume. Until that prints, key support levels remain under pressure, and the descending triangle remains the dominant structure. Neutral positioning appears prudent.

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Maxi Doge to Pounce as Dogecoin Tests Critical SupportDOGE’s chart is doing what late-cycle meme assets do: compressing, liquidating longs, and testing patience. Even a recovery to $0.0985 represents less than 10% upside from current levels (not exactly the risk-reward that built the meme coin legend). Traders rotating out of established meme positions have started eyeing earlier-stage plays where the asymmetry still exists.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is building a meme token presale around a specific cultural thesis: the 1000x leverage trading mentality, embodied by a 240-lb canine juggernaut with a gym-bro energy that’s genuinely hard to ignore.

The presale has raised $4,7 million at a current price of $0.000281, with a huge dynamic staking APY rewards available to holders. Features include holder-only trading competitions with leaderboard rewards and a Maxi Fund treasury designed for liquidity and partnerships.

Research Maxi Doge at the official presale page here.

This article is not financial advice. Conduct your own research before investing. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile.

TLDR: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan calls Ethereum the top play on stablecoins and tokenization markets. Ethereum controls 61.4% of all tokenized assets, representing a total market value of $206.2 billion. Hougan compares tokenization’s growth trajectory directly to the rise of the ETF industry. NYSE, NASDAQ, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan are all actively building in tokenization.
Ethereum is set to dominate both the stablecoin and tokenization sectors, according to Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan. Speaking on the matter, Hougan expressed strong conviction in Ethereum’s market position, calling it the “leading play” on both fronts.

He currently holds ETH as the second-largest position in Bitwise’s crypto index fund. Ethereum already commands 61.4% market share of all tokenized assets, totaling $206.2 billion across the ecosystem.

Hougan Points to Ethereum’s Renewed Market Focus as a Key Strength Hougan acknowledged that the Ethereum community faced a difficult period earlier this year. Criticism around a lengthy technical roadmap left many investors questioning the project’s direction.

Accusations of being “ivory tower” further dampened confidence among market participants. However, he believes the community has since made a clear and deliberate course correction.

He stated, “The community had gone somewhat astray and was in the depths of despair earlier this year.” Since then, the shift toward execution and market relevance has been notable.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan: “Ethereum is the leading play on stablecoins and tokenization”

“The community had gone somewhat astray and was in the depths of despair earlier this year with a super long technical roadmap and accusations of being ‘ivory tower’, and now they’re much… pic.twitter.com/UUtT743Ojq

— Etherealize (@Etherealize_io) March 29, 2026

Hougan now sees a more investor-focused Ethereum ecosystem actively shipping products. That change in approach, he argues, directly strengthens ETH’s competitive standing.

For Bitwise, that renewed focus translated into a meaningful portfolio commitment. ETH sits as the firm’s second-largest holding within its crypto index fund.

Hougan added, “I think they’re shipping better. I think the community is focused on investors.” That confidence is rooted in observable changes, not speculation.

He also made clear that Ethereum holds a structural advantage in both target markets. No other blockchain currently matches its developer base, network effects, or institutional adoption.

With 61.4% of all tokenized assets running on its rails, the lead is substantial. Hougan summed it up plainly: “It’s their market to lose on stablecoins and tokenization.”

Tokenization Represents a Larger Opportunity Than the Market Currently Prices In Hougan believes the broader market is still underestimating tokenization relative to stablecoins. He pointed to global equities at $100 trillion, bonds exceeding that figure, and real estate going even further.

Together, these asset classes represent one of the largest addressable markets in financial history. Yet public attention remains disproportionately concentrated on stablecoins.

He cited direct statements from top financial regulators and executives to support his view. The SEC chair has said the entire market will migrate onto blockchain-based rails.

BlackRock’s CEO has stated publicly that every asset will eventually be tokenized. Meanwhile, NYSE, NASDAQ, CBOE, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan are all actively engaged in the space.

Hougan drew a direct parallel to his experience watching the ETF industry take shape. He noted, “I saw the same sort of grassroots-level adoption there that I’m seeing in tokenization.”

That industry, once dismissed by skeptics, grew into a multi-trillion-dollar market over time. He believes tokenization is following the same pattern, only faster.

Ethereum, sitting at the center of this shift, stands to capture the most value. Its existing infrastructure gives it a head start that competitors have not yet closed.

As institutions continue building and migrating assets on-chain, Ethereum’s dominance is likely to grow. Hougan’s bullish stance reflects a broader institutional conviction that this transition is already underway.