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Key HighlightsFederal Crypto Bank Integrates TRON InfrastructureStaged Implementation Brings Full Ecosystem SupportBridging Traditional Finance to Stablecoin Infrastructure Federally chartered crypto bank introduces TRON custody for institutional market

Regulated infrastructure connects traditional finance to TRON blockchain ecosystem

Multi-phase deployment brings TRX custody, TRC-20 support, and staking capabilities

U.S. institutions gain compliant entry point to TRON’s $80B+ stablecoin network

Strategic expansion aligns with institutional demand for regulated digital asset access

Anchorage Digital has launched comprehensive custody and staking infrastructure for the TRON blockchain, marking a significant development for institutional cryptocurrency adoption. This integration provides regulated financial entities with compliant access to one of the most active blockchain networks. The announcement represents a strategic alignment between traditional finance requirements and decentralized blockchain technology.

Federal Crypto Bank Integrates TRON Infrastructure The federally chartered digital asset bank has officially integrated TRON into its custody platform, starting with support for TRX tokens. Institutional clients can now store and manage TRON’s native cryptocurrency through a regulated banking framework. This development removes previous barriers that prevented many institutions from accessing the TRON ecosystem.

The integration extends beyond basic custody to include Anchorage Digital‘s Porto wallet solution, designed specifically for institutional self-custody needs. This dual-layer approach provides flexibility while maintaining regulatory compliance standards required by traditional financial institutions. Clients benefit from enterprise-grade security combined with institutional-level operational controls.

This TRON integration continues Anchorage Digital’s pattern of expanding across major blockchain networks. The platform already provides custody for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and multiple layer-2 solutions. By incorporating TRON, the company now covers another high-throughput network with substantial transaction volume and real-world usage.

Staged Implementation Brings Full Ecosystem Support The TRON integration follows a carefully structured timeline designed to ensure stability and security. Initial deployment centers on TRX custody services, establishing the foundation for broader ecosystem access. This methodical approach allows for thorough testing and optimization before expanding functionality.

Following the initial custody launch, Anchorage Digital will add support for TRC-20 tokens, the technical standard for tokens on TRON. This expansion is particularly significant given TRON’s dominant position in the stablecoin market. Institutions will gain regulated access to manage stablecoins and other tokenized assets within the TRON ecosystem.

The final implementation phase introduces native staking functionality for TRX tokens. Institutional clients will be able to delegate tokens to network validators and earn staking rewards through compliant channels. This capability enables institutions to generate yield while contributing to TRON network security and decentralization.

Bridging Traditional Finance to Stablecoin Infrastructure TRON has established itself as a primary network for stablecoin circulation and digital payments worldwide. Current data indicates the network hosts over $80 billion in stablecoin supply, positioning it as a critical infrastructure for digital dollar transactions. This substantial volume reflects widespread adoption for remittances, settlements, and peer-to-peer transfers.

Anchorage Digital’s custody solution directly addresses compliance challenges that have historically limited institutional engagement with TRON. Regulated entities can now interact with the network through federally supervised infrastructure rather than unregulated alternatives. This framework significantly reduces regulatory uncertainty and operational risk for traditional financial institutions.

The integration reflects broader industry momentum toward connecting blockchain networks with conventional financial systems. Institutions increasingly require compliant pathways to access digital assets and blockchain-based services. Anchorage Digital’s TRON support positions the platform as essential infrastructure facilitating this convergence between traditional and decentralized finance.

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After trading above $91 in early March, Solana (SOL) has seen repeated rejection around that range.

The price is currently hovering around $84, indicating a short-term decline from recent highs.

Solana had surged past $96 following Trump’s announcement that the United States was pausing its intended attacks on Iran’s energy and power infrastructure, but afterwards slid back below $90.

Technical analysisSOL’s recent price action shows that $91, once a support level, has once again turned into a strong resistance.

Every attempt to move above it since February has been met with selling pressure.

The short-term moving averages have also tilted downward, reflecting the prevailing bearish sentiment.

Volume has also dropped noticeably.

Reduced trading activity often signals weaker conviction among buyers, giving sellers the upper hand.

On-chain activity has mirrored this trend, with decentralised exchange activity and network transactions showing signs of slowing.

Momentum indicators are not helping either.

The relative strength index (RSI) has been hovering below neutral, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator suggests that bearish pressure remains dominant.

From the above, the overall pattern indicates a market that has traded in a tight consolidation since February and is currently leaning toward further downside rather than immediate recovery.

In the derivatives market, short-term traders have also been active, with funding rates negative and a larger proportion of positions held on the short side.

This adds to the pressure, as leveraged positions can magnify price swings during declines.

The key Solana price levels to watchSOL’s price outlook for the coming days is dominated by a tug-of-war between cautious buyers and aggressive sellers.

The market remains reactive, and the next move will largely depend on whether support near around $80 and $82 can hold.

A drop below this range could open the door for deeper losses, with analysts hinting at the possibility of the altcoin revisiting levels in the mid-$70s.

Notably, breaking these levels could trigger stop-loss orders and further accelerate the downward move.

Despite the bearish outlook, some longer-term scenarios remain cautiously optimistic.

If SOL stabilises near $80 and buyers regain confidence, it could consolidate before attempting another breakout at the immediate resistance located around $90 to $96.

Fundamental catalysts, such as network upgrades or renewed investor interest, may help reverse the trend over time.

However, the immediate environment favours caution.

The current setup suggests that selling pressure is likely to continue until buyers can overcome key resistance levels and stabilise the price.

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The Ethereum price continues to hold above $2,000, demonstrating noteworthy resilience amid ongoing bearish market conditions. In light of this resilience, crypto market analyst Merlijn The Trader recently shared a new ETH analysis, identifying a recurring historical pattern that has served as a strong bullish signal for the cryptocurrency. According to the analyst, this pattern previously drove gains of over 10,000% and 4,000%, suggesting that a repeat could spark another major rally in this cycle.  

Ethereum Price Chart Repeats Historically Bullish Pattern In an X post published on Thursday, March 26, Merlijn The Trader shared a three-week price chart highlighting a unique pattern, which he says Ethereum has repeated almost perfectly three cycles in a row. He noted that during each cycle, the pattern unfolded in three distinct phases: a consolidation, a trendline retest, and a parabolic rally. 

In the 2016-2018 cycle highlighted on the chart, the Ethereum price started near the lows of $3-$5. The cryptocurrency consolidated sideways for years in the red box zone between $11.5 and $27.5 while building a rising trendline of higher lows beneath it. When the price finally broke out of that trendline, it went parabolic, rising to roughly $1,400 in 2018, reflecting a massive 10,000% price rally. Following this, Ethereum experienced a major price collapse, wiping out almost 90% of its market value, which dragged its price back down to around $80-$100 by late 2018, completely resetting the cycle.   

Source: X Similarly, in the 2018-2021 cycle, Ethereum started from lows around $80-$100, then recovered and slowly entered a long consolidation within the red box around $300-$400. Again, the cryptocurrency was building a rising trendline of higher lows beneath it. Once the cryptocurrency retested this trendline, the breakout was enormous, sending ETH all the way above $4,800 by late 2021 and marking a new all-time high. 

This roughly 4,000% rally was also supported by a surge in DeFi activity and the NFT mania during the cycle. After this jump, Ethereum experienced a similar price collapse to the previous cycle, first dropping hard, then bouncing briefly, before finally crashing again to below $1,000 by mid-2022.

What This Means For The Current Cycle In the current cycle, Merlijn The Trader’s price chart shows that Ethereum is mirroring past cycle trends exactly. The cryptocurrency has climbed back into a new, much higher red box zone around $3,000-$4,000, with the same ascending trendline forming underneath. The consolidation within this box has been prolonged and choppy, underscoring bearish market conditions and weakness.  

Merlijn The Trader’s projection suggests that this cycle has already completed its consolidation and trendline reset and could now be on the verge of an explosive rally. The analyst outlined two possible scenarios for Ethereum’s next move. He predicts that if ETH continues to hold above $2,000, a breakout from the trendline could occur soon, potentially triggering the historical parabolic surge. However, if the cryptocurrency fails to maintain the $2,000 level, its price could decline once more before staging the anticipated rally. 

ETH price moves toward $2,000 support | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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TLDR Brad Garlinghouse expects the Clarity Act to pass by May 31, 2026, after ongoing Senate negotiations. He revised his earlier forecast that gave the bill an 80% chance of passing by April 30. Garlinghouse said negotiators are nearing a compromise as talks continue in Washington. Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed that bipartisan agreement remains necessary for the bill to advance. She stated that lawmakers are working to protect stablecoin rewards and prevent deposit flight from community banks. Brad Garlinghouse revised his timeline for the Clarity Act and now expects passage by May 31, 2026. He shared the update during a public panel in Miami and cited ongoing bipartisan talks. He said fatigue in negotiations could drive a final agreement within weeks.

Clarity Act Timeline Shifts as Talks Continue Brad Garlinghouse, chief executive of Ripple Labs, adjusted his earlier forecast during the FII Priority Miami Summit. He had previously assigned an 80% chance for Senate approval by April 30, 2026. However, he extended that timeline to the end of May due to continued bipartisan discussions.

The Fight on the Clarity Act
Brad Garlinghouse says @Ripple doesn't have a "Big Dog" in this fight, and based on his inside source, he predicts the clarity act will be passed by the END OF MAY.
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— 🌸Eri ~ Carpe Diem (@sentosumosaba) March 26, 2026

He told the audience that negotiators are nearing exhaustion after months of debate. “Compromise is reached when they are most tired and frustrated,” he said. He added, “By the end of May, we’ll get something,” while expressing confidence in progress.

Garlinghouse said the delay reflects negotiation logistics rather than weakening support. He pointed to active engagement from both political parties in the Senate. He also stated that congressional interest and White House participation support forward movement.

Bipartisan Support and White House Engagement Shape Outlook Cynthia Lummis confirmed that cross-party agreement remains essential for the advancement of the Clarity Act. She said lawmakers continue discussions to secure alignment before a formal vote. “Bipartisan compromise is necessary for the Clarity Act to pass,” she stated this week.

She added that lawmakers aim to protect stablecoin rewards and limit deposit flight from community banks. She said staff members are working around the clock to address those concerns. Her comments reinforced that negotiations remain active but incomplete.

Garlinghouse also cited executive branch backing as a supportive factor. Donald Trump and his administration have expressed support for digital asset legislation. Garlinghouse argued that combined legislative and executive backing increases the likelihood of approval within 65 days.

Market Data Reflects Revised Expectations Data from Polymarket placed the odds of passage in 2026 at 60% as of March 27. The platform tracks user-generated forecasts through blockchain-based contracts. Those figures reflected ongoing debate in the Senate.

Garlinghouse framed his revised forecast within that broader political environment. He stressed that discussions remain constructive despite missed deadlines. He maintained that the Clarity Act retains viable support in both chambers.

The Senate has not scheduled a final vote as of March 27. Lawmakers continue negotiations in committee and private sessions. Garlinghouse said he expects a legislative outcome by May 31, 2026.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #btc--Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has determined that the nomination notices submitted by ATG Capital and Tice P. Brown in connection with the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) are invalid and misleading and, therefore, each of their nominees are not eligible to stand for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The Company has delive.

Company accelerated development of the enVVe® System, completing pre-clinical studies and progressing toward a 2026 pivotal trial initiation

Strong financial position expected to provide an operating runway into mid-2027 through the achievement of key clinical milestones

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2026 / enVVeno Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:NVNO) ("enVVeno Medical" or the "Company"), today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025 and provided a corporate update highlighting its strategic focus on the development of its next-generation enVVe® System.

Robert Berman, Chief Executive Officer of enVVeno Medical Corporation, stated, "2025 represented a significant inflection point for the Company. Following the FDA's decision regarding the VenoValve®, we made the strategic determination to accelerate development of the enVVe System, a less invasive, transcatheter-based approach designed to address prior regulatory considerations while broadening the potential physician adoption base." Mr. Berman added, "With pre-clinical development complete and active discussions underway with the FDA, we are now focused on initiating our pivotal trial in 2026 and believe the enVVe System represents a transformative opportunity to address a large and underserved patient population suffering from severe chronic venous insufficiency."

Chronic venous disease is the most prevalent chronic condition in the United States, affecting an estimated 70% of the adult population. Severe chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a more advanced form of the disease, impacts approximately 3.5 million patients in the United States, including roughly 1.5 million individuals with venous leg ulcers. Currently, there are no approved surgical or non-surgical replacement venous valves available, highlighting a significant unmet medical need.

The enVVe System is a first-in-class, non-surgical, transcatheter-based replacement venous valve designed to treat severe deep CVI by restoring proper one-way blood flow in the leg veins. The system is intended to eliminate the need for open surgery, reduce procedural risk, expand adoption across multiple physician specialties and improve patient quality of life. Looking ahead, the Company's primary focus in 2026 will be advancing the enVVe System into clinical development, including finalizing alignment with the FDA on the pivotal trial design, initiating the pivotal trial and progressing toward potential regulatory approval.

Summary of Financial Results for the Full Year 2025

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company reported a net loss of $19.5 million, compared to a net loss of $21.8 million in 2024. Research and development expenses totaled $10.0 million, representing a 19% decrease year-over-year, while selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $10.9 million. As of December 31, 2025, the Company held $28.2 million in cash and investments. The Company expects its cash burn rate to increase modestly in 2026 to approximately $4 million to $5 million per quarter as it prepares for and initiates the enVVe system pivotal trial.

About enVVeno Medical Corporation

enVVeno Medical (NASDAQ:NVNO) is an Irvine, California-based, late clinical-stage medical device Company focused on the advancement of innovative bioprosthetic (tissue-based) solutions to improve the standard of care for the treatment of deep venous disease.

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This press release and any statements of stockholders, directors, employees, representatives and partners of enVVeno Medical Corporation (the "Company") related thereto contain, or may contain, among other things, certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements identified by words such as "projects," "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "potential" or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results and timing may differ significantly from those set forth or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control). The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future presentations or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

INVESTOR CONTACT:
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SOURCE: enVVeno Medical Corporation

JACKSON, WY / ACCESS Newswire / March 27, 2026 / Kultura Brands Inc., formerly known as Labor Smart Inc. (OTC:LTNC): today announced a decisive evolution of the LOCK'DIN brand, transforming it into a next-generation performance fuel platform built to serve athletes, high-performers, and everyday consumers operating in high-demand environments. This marks a significant step forward in the Company's broader strategy to create a disciplined, high-clarity portfolio across hydration and performance.

At its core, LOCK'DIN is being rebuilt around a single, defining principle: Stay Locked In.

Focused. Prepared. Performing at a higher level.

This evolution reflects a deliberate move to elevate the brand into a category where energy, cognitive performance, and endurance intersect. LOCK'DIN is being engineered as a clean, efficient, and scalable performance fuel system designed for real-world use, from professional athletes to individuals managing intense daily demands.

The Company plans to officially unveil the new LOCK'DIN platform in the second quarter of 2026. The relaunch will introduce a fully redefined look, feel, and product architecture, supported by advanced formulations, refined branding, and a structured go-to-market strategy built for scale across retail, direct-to-consumer, and international channels.

Kultura Brands remains committed to its loyal LOCK'DIN customer base and is executing this evolution with a focus on delivering a stronger product, a clearer identity, and a more consistent consumer experience. As part of this transition, all hydration-based products will migrate into Thirst Responder, establishing Thirst Responder as the Company's dedicated hydration platform while allowing LOCK'DIN to operate exclusively as a performance fuel brand.

The new LOCK'DIN lineup will feature cutting-edge formulations designed to support sustained energy, cognitive function, and endurance without the volatility associated with traditional energy products. The Company is working with advanced formulation and production partners to ensure a premium, clean-label approach aligned with evolving consumer expectations.

In parallel, Kultura Brands has established a defined execution roadmap focused on meaningful distribution and retail activation across key markets. Product development, packaging, and positioning are being aligned directly with shelf performance, velocity, and repeat purchasing behavior to ensure long-term success at scale.

LOCK'DIN is also expanding its cultural and global footprint through strategic athlete alignment. Global icon Manny Pacquiao and world champion Brandon Figueroa continue to represent the brand, reinforcing its foundation in discipline, performance, and elite competition. Additional high-profile ambassadors are currently being finalized, with further announcements expected in the second quarter.

The Company is also advancing its international expansion strategy for LOCK'DIN and is actively working toward entering key global markets in the near term.

Brad Wyatt, Chief Executive Officer of Kultura Brands, stated:

"We understand the level of belief our shareholders and customers have in LOCK'DIN. This next phase is about delivering a product, a brand, and an execution strategy that meets a higher standard. We are building this the right way so that when we relaunch, we do it with strength and the ability to scale."

Brent Albin, Chief Operating Officer, added:

"This evolution allows us to operate with precision across formulation, supply chain, and production. Everything is being aligned to support efficiency, consistency, and long-term growth."

Michael Derrick, Chief Marketing Officer, commented:

"LOCK'DIN is not just a product. It is a mindset. It is about showing up prepared and performing at your best when it matters. That is how the brand will be built and how it will show up in the market."

Kultura Brands continues to build momentum across its portfolio, with Thirst Responder gaining traction within functional hydration and Adios expanding within the premium ready-to-drink category. These efforts are supported by national distribution partnerships and a coordinated marketing strategy designed to drive awareness, trial, and repeat engagement.

The Company expects the relaunch of LOCK'DIN to strengthen its competitive positioning, expand its global reach, and support sustained growth throughout 2026 and beyond.

About Kultura Brands Inc.

Kultura Brands Inc. (OTCID:LTNC) is a publicly traded consumer products platform focused on building, scaling, and acquiring high-growth brands across beverage, functional wellness, and lifestyle categories. The Company's portfolio includes Thirst Responder, Adios, and LOCK'DIN, each positioned to capitalize on evolving consumer trends and expanding distribution opportunities across retail, e-commerce, and international markets.

Kultura Brands is committed to driving long-term shareholder value through disciplined execution, strategic partnerships, and scalable brand development.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding anticipated growth, brand performance, product development, relaunch timing, distribution expansion, retail adoption, consumer demand, international expansion, and future financial results.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, competitive pressures, supply chain constraints, regulatory developments, execution risks, capital availability, and the Company's ability to successfully implement its business strategy.

Kultura Brands undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Investor Relations

Kultura Brands Inc.
125 South King St.
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE: Kultura Brands, Inc.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Fundstrat Capital has declared the monthly distribution for the Fundstrat Granny Shots US Large Cap & Income ETF (NYSE: GRNI).

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC: ECOX) (“ECOX” or the “Company”), a company focused on building a publicly traded platform for next-generation sustainable fuel technologies, has filed three trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the mark “American EcoFuels” in connection with the Company’s ongoing corporate alignment and strategic repositioning following its transaction with Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. (“Kepler GTL”).

On March 26, 2026, the Company filed three separate trademark applications for “American EcoFuels” across multiple international classifications, covering fuel production, logistics and distribution, and materials processing activities associated with the Company’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) and coal-to-liquids (CTL) technologies.

Serial No. 99727905 – Class 04 (Industrial Oils, Fuels, and Illuminants), covering synthetic fuels, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and related petroleum-alternative productsSerial No. 99727945 – Class 39 (Transport, Packaging, and Storage), covering transportation, distribution, and storage services related to synthetic fuels and Sustainable Aviation FuelSerial No. 99727961 – Class 40 (Treatment of Materials), covering the processing and conversion of natural gas and other feedstocks into synthetic fuels through GTL and CTL technologies The filings are intended to establish brand protection across the Company’s anticipated operational footprint as it advances toward commercialization.

In parallel with the trademark filings, the Company is evaluating a corporate rebrand to align its name and identity with its evolving business model following the Kepler GTL transaction. The Company expects to submit the appropriate filings with FINRA for a name and trading symbol change in connection with any such rebrand, with “AEFI” identified as the primary requested symbol and “AEFL” as an alternative.

The Company is also evaluating a potential re-domestication from Nevada to Texas as part of its broader corporate and operational alignment, reflecting proximity to key energy markets, infrastructure, and industry participants.

“Filing the American EcoFuels trademarks is a step in aligning the structure of the company with what we are actually building,” said Richard Hawkins, CEO of Eco Innovation Group, Inc. “This is no longer a general development platform. We are organizing around a defined business, a defined technology base, and a path toward production. The rebrand, the potential move to Texas, and the operational steps we are taking are all part of that same transition.”

The Company is also in the process of updating its corporate website to reflect its evolving business focus and the Kepler GTL technology platform. In addition, ECOX is actively evaluating locations for a facility to support the commercialization of its GTL technology, representing a key step toward operational deployment.

“Protecting the brand across fuel production, distribution, and processing reflects the scope of what we are building,” said Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler GTL Technologies Inc. “These filings align with our objective to move from development into commercial execution and to establish a recognizable presence in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market.”

The Company expects to provide additional updates regarding its corporate initiatives, regulatory filings, and commercialization efforts as they progress.

To learn more about Kepler GTL’s modular gas-to-liquids technology and its potential to convert stranded energy resources into Sustainable Aviation Fuel and other low-carbon fuels, view the company overview presentation here: Kepler GTL Technology Overview

About Eco Innovation Group, Inc.

Eco Innovation Group, Inc. (OTC: ECOX) is a Nevada corporation focused on strategic transactions and public market platforms designed to facilitate growth opportunities for operating businesses. ECOX bridges the gap between under-resourced issuers and capital markets access by structuring and supporting share-exchange mergers, public offerings, and other transactions that create pathways for growth and shareholder value.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding the proposed transaction with Kepler GTL, the anticipated structure and timing of such transaction, and the potential benefits of Kepler GTL’s patented gas-to-liquids technology, including projected production capacity, anticipated emissions reductions, modular deployment capabilities, commercial scalability, and participation in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market. Forward-looking statements also include statements regarding the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions, including potential acquisitions, audit completion, SEC registration, exchange uplisting, capital structure changes, and future business operations. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the ability to complete due diligence and execute definitive agreements, the ability to consummate the proposed transaction on favorable terms or at all, the commercial viability and regulatory acceptance of Kepler GTL’s technology, risks inherent in the gas-to-liquids, renewable energy, and sustainable fuel sectors, regulatory and permitting risks, market adoption rates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, competitive conditions, access to capital, audit completion, compliance with SEC and exchange requirements, and general economic conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

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BEND, Ore., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BranchOut Food Inc. (NASDAQ: BOF), a food technology company pioneering the next generation of natural fruit and vegetable snacks through its proprietary GentleDry™ process, today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast to review its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and provide a corporate and shareholder update. The call will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time and will feature prepared remarks from management followed by a question-and-answer session.

Appoints Five New Independent Members to the Board
Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Elliott

MIAMI, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the “Company” or “NCLH”) (NYSE:NCLH), a leading global cruise company operating Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, today announced the appointment of five highly qualified members to its Board of Directors and a cooperation agreement reached with Elliott Investment Management L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Elliott"). The appointments reaffirm the Company’s commitment to Board refreshment and shareholder value creation.

Effective March 31, 2026, the following individuals will join the Board as independent directors:

Alex Cruz, former Chairman and CEO of British Airways;
Kevin A. Lansberry, former EVP and CFO of Disney Experiences;Steve Pagliuca, former Managing Partner and Co-Chairman of Bain Capital;Brian P. MacDonald, President and CEO of CDK Global; andJonathan Z. Cohen, Founder, CEO and President of Hepco Capital Management LLC.
John W. Chidsey, President and CEO has been appointed Chairman, Alex Cruz has been appointed Lead Independent Director, and current Board directors Stella David, David M. Abrams, Harry C. Curtis and Mary E. Landry have announced their resignations as Board members. With these changes, which are effective March 31, 2026, the Board will comprise nine members, eight of whom are independent. The Company’s slate at its upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will consist of directors Zillah Byng-Thorne, Linda P. Jojo and Alex Cruz.

“On behalf of the entire Board, I thank Stella, David, Harry and Mary for their years of dedicated service to the Board and to shareholders, as well as their meaningful contributions to the Company’s development. We respect and appreciate their decision to step down at this time in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. Their experience and insights were very beneficial as the Company pursued strategic growth initiatives and navigated changing industry conditions,” said Zillah Byng-Thorne, Chairperson of NCLH’s Nominating and Governance Committee. “As part of our ongoing Board recruitment process and with input from Elliott, we are pleased to welcome our new directors. Each brings a fresh perspective and valuable expertise befitting a leading company like NCLH. Looking ahead, the Board remains committed to enhancing shareholder value and overseeing improved execution by our new management team.”

Mr. Chidsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCLH, said, “We are moving with urgency to strengthen the business and enhance execution. There are significant opportunities to deliver stronger performance and sustainable value for our shareholders. Our award-winning brands, loyal guests and dedicated team form a strong and enduring foundation, and I look forward to working closely with our Board to build on that foundation as we continue delivering exceptional vacation experiences for our guests around the world.”

“As NCLH’s largest investor, we see the potential for significant value creation ahead under John’s leadership, and we believe the experience and credibility of this newly appointed Board will help restore investor confidence and return the Company to best-in-class financial performance,” said Elliott Partner John Pike and Portfolio Manager Bobby Xu. “We are encouraged by our constructive engagement with John and we look forward to working with him and the rest of the Board as they drive the changes necessary to meaningfully improve operational execution and capitalize on the substantial opportunities at NCLH.”

Pursuant to the cooperation agreement, Elliott agreed to customary standstill and voting commitments, among other provisions. The full agreement between Elliott and NCLH will be filed on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to driving improved performance and creating long-term value for NCLH shareholders.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as financial advisor to the Company and Paul Hastings LLP is acting as legal counsel. Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher is serving as strategic communications advisor.

New Board Member Biographies

Alex Cruz is a seasoned travel industry executive and transformation leader with three decades of experience driving operational excellence and customer-focused innovation at major global airlines.

Mr. Cruz served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of British Airways from 2016 to 2021, leading the airline through significant operational transformation and the COVID-19 recovery. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Vueling S.A. from 2009 to 2016, contributing to its development as a major European low-cost carrier, and Chief Executive Officer of Clickair, S.A. from 2006 to 2009. He currently serves as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company and as a Lecturer at IESE Business School in Spain.

Mr. Cruz currently serves on the boards of WestJet Airlines Ltd. as Vice Chairman, Recaro Holding GmbH as Vice Chairman, PortAventura Entertainment, S.A.U., and Fetcherr Ltd. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Accenture plc as a Partner and at Arthur D. Little, Inc. as an Associate Partner, and founded Alnad Ltd., a boutique travel industry advisory firm.

Mr. Cruz holds an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Central Michigan University.

Kevin A. Lansberry most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Disney Experiences at The Walt Disney Company. With nearly four decades of experience in finance, operations, and global business management, Mr. Lansberry has held numerous senior leadership roles across Disney’s parks, experiences, and consumer products segments.

Throughout his tenure at Disney, Mr. Lansberry served in a variety of senior finance roles, including Interim Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, and Chief Financial Officer of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and its domestic and international businesses. He also held leadership roles in revenue management, analytics, and global travel operations.

Mr. Lansberry brings deep expertise in financial strategy, large-scale operations, and global consumer businesses. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Ball State University Foundation. He holds an M.B.A. from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and a B.S. in Finance from Ball State University.

Steve Pagliuca is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of PagsGroup, a growth capital investment firm focused on biotech, technology, media, and sports. With more than three decades of experience in private equity, investing, and global business leadership, Mr. Pagliuca has played a significant role in building and scaling leading investment platforms and sports organizations.

Mr. Pagliuca is the Principal Owner and Co-Chairman of Atalanta B.C., a Serie A football club, and was previously a Managing Partner and Co-Chair of Bain Capital, where he helped oversee a global investment platform managing significant assets. He also served as a Managing Partner and Co-Owner of the Boston Celtics and founded the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation.

In addition to his business leadership, Mr. Pagliuca is active in philanthropy and public policy, including through the Pagliuca Family Foundation, which established the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab to support innovation in life sciences. He brings deep expertise in investment strategy, governance, and global markets. Mr. Pagliuca holds a B.A. from Duke University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Brian P. MacDonald has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CDK Global, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based retail technology and SAAS solutions that help over 15,000 automotive and heavy-truck dealers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) manage end-to-end dealership operations and deliver more seamless and profitable customer experiences, since July 2022. With more than three decades of experience in the automotive, energy, and technology sectors, Mr. MacDonald has held senior leadership roles across public and private companies, with a strong focus on financial management and operations.

Mr. MacDonald previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of CDK Global, Inc. from 2016-2018, as well as Chief Executive Officer and President of Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Hertz Corporation from 2014-2015. He also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of ETP Holdco Corporation following the acquisition of Sunoco, Inc., where he had previously held senior leadership roles including Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President.

Earlier in his career, Mr. MacDonald held senior financial leadership roles at Dell Inc. and began his career at General Motors Company, where he served in various financial management positions. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Suncor Energy Inc. Mr. MacDonald brings deep expertise in finance, operational leadership, and public company governance. He holds an M.B.A. from McGill University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Mount Allison University.

Jonathan Z. Cohen is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Hepco Capital Management, LLC, a private investment firm he founded in 2016. With more than three decades of experience in alternative asset management, financial services, energy and real estate, Mr. Cohen has built and led multiple investment platforms and operating companies across sectors.

He co-founded Atlas Energy, Inc. and Atlas Pipeline Partners, LP and held various leadership positions including Executive Chairman and Executive Vice Chairman. In addition, from 2004-2016 he served as CEO of Resource America, Inc., an alternative asset manager with over $20 billion of Assets Under Management and was a founder, CEO and President of Resource Capital Corp. from 2005 to 2016. Mr. Cohen also served as Executive Chairman of Osprey Technology Acquisition Corp. from 2019 to 2021 and as CEO of Osprey Energy Acquisition Corp. from 2017 to 2018. He served as Executive Chairman of Falcon Minerals, Inc. from 2018-2020. He previously founded and served as a General Partner of Castine Capital Management, LLC from 2003 to 2020.

Mr. Cohen currently serves on the boards of directors of Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Crane Harbor Acquisition Corp. II, where he is Executive Chairman. He brings deep expertise in capital allocation, corporate governance and strategic transactions. Mr. Cohen holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. He serves as Vice Chairman of Lincoln Center Theater, on the Board of Advisors of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania, and on the boards of trustees of the East Harlem School, Arete Foundation (private foundation) and The American School of Classical Studies in Athens.

About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. With a combined fleet of 35 ships and nearly 75,000 Berths, NCLH offers itineraries to approximately 700 destinations worldwide. NCLH expects to add 16 additional ships across its three brands through 2037, which will add over 43,000 Berths to its fleet. To learn more, visit www.nclhltd.com. 

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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) today provides additional information concerning the company's 5G pipeline, while also announces the date for the company's conference call set in place to discuss FY2025 results.

HAUPPAUGE, NY, March 27, 2026 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) today provides additional information concerning the company's 5G pipeline, while also announcing the date for the company's conference call set in place to discuss FY2025 results.

Meren Energy Inc (TSX:MER, STO:MER, OTCQX:MRNFF) has announced that its subsidiary, Meren Coöperatief U.A., has signed a refinancing agreement for its reserve-based lending (RBL) facility, increasing borrowing capacity and extending the company’s debt maturity profile.

The amended facility provides total commitments of $600 million, with an accordion feature that allows the facility size to expand to as much as $1 billion. The proceeds will be used to fully refinance the existing RBL facility and cover related costs.

The new facility carries an interest rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus a margin of 4.00% for the first three years, rising to 4.25% in years four through six. Meren said this reflects a reduction in the average loan-life margin of 0.125 percentage points compared with the prior terms. The facility has a six-year term from closing.

"We are grateful for the continuing and strong support of our banking group,” Meren’s chief financial officer Aldo Perracini said in a statement.

“The reduction in borrowing costs and greater than two times level of oversubscription underscore the quality of our production assets and our demonstrated track record of disciplined financial delivery".

As a revolving credit facility, the RBL allows Meren to draw and repay funds up to the lower of the total commitment or the borrowing base, providing flexibility to manage capital needs. The accordion feature also offers the option to increase commitments to support future growth.

As of December 31, 2025, Meren had $468 million of available capacity under its existing RBL facility, with $330 million drawn. Following the refinancing, the company expects capacity to rise to approximately $574 million, with outstanding principal of about $370 million.

Meren said all conditions precedent have been satisfied and the transaction is expected to close shortly.

Surging energy prices, rising import costs and mounting stagflation concerns are pushing markets to consider that the Federal Reserve's next move could be a rate hike.

Traders in the futures market pushed the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52% Friday morning, the first time it has crossed the 50% threshold, according to the CME Group FedWatch tool.

The move comes as global benchmark crude prices topped $110, adding to a series of developments this week signaling that inflation pressures may be building as the Iran war drags on and U.S. tariffs raise costs.

Adding to the inflation concerns, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that import prices jumped 1.3% in February, the largest monthly increase since March 2022, while export prices rose 1.5%, the biggest gain since May 2022.

At the same time, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development sharply raised its forecast for U.S. inflation this year. The global forecasting agency estimates headline prices to rise at a 4.2% rate, far above its prior forecast and well above Fed expectations for 2.7%.

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The concerns about inflation come the same time as Wall Street economists have boosted probabilities for a recession in the next 12 months.

Moody's Analytics sees the chances for a downturn near 50%, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast this week to 30% and firms such as EY Parthenon and Wilmington Trust are putting odds at 40% or greater.

The chances for both elevated inflation and an economic pullback place the Fed's dual goals of low inflation and full employment further into tension. Central bank officials at their March meeting indicated a consensus view of one rate cut this year, but market pricing, while far from a lock for an increase, are pricing in no chance of a reduction.

However, in a speech Thursday, Federal Open Market Committee Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated that the recent developments are not necessarily an impetus to raise rates.

Instead he noted that uncertainty over tariffs and the jump in oil prices "complicates, at least in the short term, the picture on both sides of our dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability" meaning "downside risk to the labor market and upside risk to inflation."

"While that is a potentially challenging situation, I am confident that our current policy stance is well positioned to respond to a range of outcomes," Jefferson added.

The FOMC next meets April 28-29. Market implied odds are overwhelmingly for the Fed to stay on hold, with just a 6.2% probability of a hike.

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Operating the largest fleet of imaging satellites, Planet Labs (NYSE:PL) just delivered its first full fiscal year of profitability, and Reddit noticed immediately. Shares have risen 765% over the past year, from roughly $4 to $33, touching an all-time high of $36.28 on March 20, 2026, after Planet Labs reported $307.7 million in full-year FY2026 revenue, a 26% increase year-over-year. The clearest driver is a backlog that has ballooned to $900.4 million, up 80.6% year-on-year, exceeding the company’s entire annual revenue and giving management clear visibility into FY2027 guidance of $415 million to $440 million.

This infographic details Planet Labs’ FY2026 financial performance, including revenue and backlog, alongside its current ‘Very Bullish’ social sentiment score of 87. Why Reddit Is Using Planet Labs as the Space Sector Benchmark Social sentiment for PL has remained “Very Bullish” since earnings, with scores ranging from 54 to 87 over the past week, peaking at 87 on March 21. The most active community is r/wallstreetbets, consistently scoring 72 to 88, while r/stocks shows more measured enthusiasm around 54 to 86. On r/stocks, user currysoup19 captured the prevailing mood: “While everyone was chasing the $RKLB and $ASTS pumps, Planet Labs just dropped a monster Q4 report and the market is finally waking up.”

On r/wallstreetbets, a post titled “Planet Labs – A Short Story” framed the business model plainly: “Imagine Google Maps, but it updates every 24 hours instead of every few years, and the CIA uses it.” The bulls cite three pillars:

Defense and Intelligence revenue jumped 50% year-over-year in FY2026, driven by sovereign contracts with Germany and Sweden and expanding NATO surveillance agreements. 97% to 98% of Annual Contract Value is recurring, giving the backlog genuine predictive weight rather than one-off project noise. AI partnerships with Nvidia, Anthropic, and Google are positioning Planet Labs to move beyond imagery sales into orbital AI infrastructure, with Project Suncatcher targeting two prototype satellites in 2027. Planet Labs – A Short Story
by u/redpillsbluepills in wallstreetbets Margin Discipline Is the Watch Item Heading Into FY2027 A recent r/wallstreetbets due diligence post titled “SATL DD: The Next Planet Labs” used PL as the maturity benchmark for Earth observation, with the author describing Satellogic as “much earlier, much messier, and much riskier than Planet Labs.” Planet Labs has become the reference point for the entire Earth observation sector, a sign that its narrative has shifted from speculative to established.

For investors keeping a close eye on the stock, FY2027 EBITDA guidance of $0 to $10 million reflects near-term investment pressure from satellite manufacturing and R&D, and Q4 guidance implies an adjusted EBITDA loss of $3 million to $6 million, temporarily breaking the profitability streak. Management is betting that the Berlin facility expansion, which will add roughly 70 new employees to double Pelican’s production capacity, will pay off in contract delivery speed. With $443 million in cash on hand, they have the runway to make that bet, and investors are going to keep a close eye to see how things turn out. 

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A landmark California verdict that found the social media company Meta and video-sharing service YouTube liable for the depression and mental health challenges of a young woman could be "the beginning of a tidal wave," a social media expert said.

This isn't Meta's only legal defeat this week. A court in New Mexico has ordered the company to pay a $375 million penalty after a jury found the company misled users about the safety of its platform.

These court losses could be a turning point for holding social media companies accountable for the dangers of their products and services, explained Laura Edelson, a professor in the Khoury College of Computer Sciences whose research on Meta's safety features was used in the New Mexico trial.

In the California case, a young woman accused the platforms of intentionally addicting users and the jury agreed. As part of the verdict, the jury ordered the companies to pay a total of $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages, according to media reports. Both Meta and Google, the parent company of YouTube, said they plan to appeal the decision. Meta said it also plans to appeal that New Mexico case.

Edelson said the cases demonstrate "to the platforms that they not just can but will be found liable and will face financial penalties if their products harm users. I think that this is a very good thing. Creating these types of financial disincentives isn't by itself, but it was probably a necessary condition. Now platforms have the incentive to figure out how to be safer, and I believe in their ability to do it."

These verdicts show how similar court cases around the states could play out, she said.

Edelson said there are many ways these companies can make their platforms safer and less habit-forming, but it will require them to think strategically.

"Safer" means it would be harder for adults to contact teens whom they don't know. Safer means that a platform algorithm is less likely to recommend eating disorder content to a 14-year-old," she said.

"Safer means it is less likely to recommend scam ads to 75-year-olds in Florida. Safer means a lot of different things, and these platforms are going to have to tackle all these problems."

Edelson said the good news is that these platforms are well aware of the risks their platforms pose to users because we "know they have been studying those risks internally for years."

Given that both Meta and Google are appealing these cases, it could be a while before we see any changes in our social media feeds, explained John Wihbey, an associate professor of journalism at Northeastern and the author of "Governing Babel," a book centered on social media regulations.

But these cases should be seen as "a major wake-up call" for these companies.

"It's clear that the public, as represented by the jury system, has a new set of norms and expectations for the industry," he said.

For their part, both Meta and YouTube have done work to make their platforms safer for young adults through the creation of children- and teen-specific services, explained Wihbey.

For example, in September 2024, Meta introduced Instagram Teen Accounts, which automatically place more safety restrictions for users between the ages of 13 and 17.

But the social media companies could certainly be doing more to provide a safer place for more vulnerable populations, such as children, teens and young adults.

He pointed to social media companies bombarding users with notifications on their mobile devices, interfaces that offer infinite scrolling, and algorithms that promote misleading and harmful content.

"All of these things should come under particular scrutiny when they are served to people under the age of 18," he said.

Yet one challenge for researchers like Wihbey is that these platforms make very limited data accessible to academic researchers who could help study these questions more intensively, he said.

That sentiment is shared by Edelson, who said in her own experience that platforms have not spent much time sharing important data on the safety of their platforms with researchers like herself.

"There are very hard questions to study because platforms have just made it really hard to access data," she said.

Wihbey said it's possible in the years to come we will see a lot of people so engrossed in their phones, if more lawsuits like this are brought up.

He compared the situation to tobacco lawsuits in the 1980s, which hurt that industry significantly through financial penalties and by forcing companies to issue public statements about the health risks of smoking cigarettes.

"In 10 years, will we look around and people won't be scrolling on their phones anymore?" he asked. "Do you go on The T and not see people staring at their phones the same way? This could have a real physical impact on our sociology and way of being."

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Crypto’s biggest players just went shopping. Large-scale Bitcoin investors, the so-called whales and sharks, scooped up roughly 61,000 Bitcoin over the past month while global markets got pretty messy with Iran conflict fears and other geopolitical drama.

Massive Whale Activity Wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 Bitcoin have been on a buying spree that’s hard to ignore. These deep-pocketed investors added around $1.8 billion worth of Bitcoin to their stashes, based on current prices. When whales move like that, it usually means they’re betting big on Bitcoin’s future. Santiment, the blockchain analytics firm, tracked these moves throughout March and said the accumulation patterns look pretty strategic.

But it’s not all buying. Some whales did the opposite.

On March 19, several major holders moved tens of millions in Bitcoin to exchanges – a classic move that screams “we might sell.” That same day, Bitcoin’s price took a hit as Iran tensions ramped up. Coincidence? Probably not.

Iran Conflict Drives Crypto Interest The timing here isn’t random. Investors often rush to Bitcoin when traditional markets get shaky, and the Iran situation definitely qualifies as shake-worthy. Geopolitical mess tends to make people nervous about regular financial systems, so they park money in decentralized assets instead.

Chainalysis noted that similar whale patterns in the past have led to wild price swings. The analytics firm said these big moves can create serious volatility if whales decide to flip their positions quickly. Right now, nobody knows what these major holders plan to do next.

A Glassnode spokesperson said on March 25: “When Bitcoin gets concentrated in fewer wallets, market liquidity can shift fast.” The blockchain intelligence firm pointed out that large holders can move prices dramatically when they trade. But these whales aren’t talking about their strategies.

Market watchers are basically playing a guessing game. Market participants tracking Bitcoin Supply Metric Crashes Below Key will find additional context here.

What Happens Next On March 27, Bitcoin traded around $29,000, showing decent strength despite all the global chaos. Historically, Bitcoin tends to bounce back after whale accumulation phases like this one. Market analysts are watching for potential breakout scenarios, though nobody’s making guarantees.

Glassnode reported on March 20 that active Bitcoin addresses hit a monthly high. More active addresses usually means more trading interest and possibly more price volatility ahead. The firm’s data shows people are definitely paying attention to Bitcoin right now.

Social media chatter is also heating up. Santiment’s March 24 report showed Bitcoin mentions spiking across platforms. The analytics firm said these social media surges often happen right before major price moves. Whether that’s up or down remains unclear.

Coinbase saw big Bitcoin deposits on March 21, right when the whale movements were happening. The exchange’s weekly update said these deposits could mean whales are preparing to sell or just repositioning for something bigger. Exchange flow data is crucial for traders trying to predict what’s coming next.

The SEC stayed quiet on any new Bitcoin developments as of March 26. No regulatory updates means investors are flying blind on potential policy changes. Market participants are keeping one eye on whale movements and another on Washington.

Things could get interesting fast. If whales hold onto their new Bitcoin stacks, supply gets tighter and prices might climb. If they dump everything, volatility will probably explode. For now, the market’s just waiting to see which way these major players lean. This development aligns with Bitcoin Holds K Floor as Whales, highlighting broader market trends.

Nobody reached for comment responded about their trading plans.

The whale accumulation comes as institutional adoption continues expanding across traditional finance. MicroStrategy, the software company turned Bitcoin treasury play, holds over 190,000 Bitcoin and has influenced other corporations to consider crypto allocations. Tesla, Block, and Marathon Digital Holdings represent just a few major firms with significant Bitcoin exposure. When whales accumulate during geopolitical uncertainty, they’re often following similar playbooks to these institutional pioneers who view Bitcoin as digital gold.

Exchange data reveals the scope of recent activity goes beyond simple buying and selling. Binance processed unusually high Bitcoin volumes during the March accumulation period, while Kraken reported increased institutional account activity. Whale Alert, which tracks large crypto transactions, flagged over 200 movements exceeding $1 million during the past month. Many of these transfers happened during off-peak trading hours, suggesting coordinated strategies rather than panic moves. The pattern resembles previous accumulation phases from late 2022, when smart money positioned ahead of major rallies.

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow much Bitcoin did whales buy recently?Major investors accumulated approximately 61,000 Bitcoin over the past month, worth around $1.8 billion at current prices.

Why did Bitcoin drop on March 19?Large holders moved millions in Bitcoin to exchanges that day, signaling potential selling pressure as Iran tensions escalated.

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BlackRock deposited 68,568 ETH valued at $139.87M Transferred 612 BTC worth approximately $41.4M Total transaction value exceeds $181 million Transaction timestamp: 27 March 2026, 10:16:41 UTC BlackRock deposited 68,568 ETH and 612 BTC On March 27, 2026, at 10:16:41 UTC, BlackRock deposited a total of 68,568 ETH, valued at approximately $139.87 million, along with 612 BTC worth around $41.4 million. The combined value of the transaction exceeds $181 million, making it a substantial crypto movement involving one of the world’s largest institutional investors.

The transfer highlights ongoing institutional engagement with major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). While the purpose of the deposit has not been disclosed, such movements often attract attention due to their potential market implications.  In a previous transaction on March 26, BlackRock transferred 1,133 BTC and 15,405 ETH to Coinbase.

Solana is beginning to flash signals that traders rarely ignore. While the broader crypto market remains uncertain, SOL is quietly building a case for a potential breakout. A key technical indicator has flipped bullish, just as on-chain data shows Solana tightening its grip over one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

This convergence of technical reversal signals and strong network activity often emerges before major moves. With momentum starting to shift, the question now is: Is Solana price about to skyrocket?

Recent chart data shows the TD Sequential indicator printing a buy signal on the 4-hour timeframe, a pattern commonly associated with exhaustion in downtrends. This signal typically appears when selling pressure begins to fade, suggesting that bears may be losing control. 

While it does not guarantee an immediate rally, it often acts as an early indication that a short-term reversal could be forming. In the current setup, the signal aligns with stabilizing price action, increasing the probability that SOL may be transitioning from a corrective phase into an early recovery stage.

Solana Strengthens Its Position in RWA MarketBeyond technical signals, Solana’s fundamental growth is strengthening its market position. Recent data indicates that the network accounts for nearly 98% of all tokenized on-chain spot equity volume, placing it at the center of the rapidly expanding RWA narrative. This level of dominance reflects increasing adoption and confidence in Solana’s infrastructure for real-world financial applications. 

🚨BIG DATA: SOLANA DOMINATES IN RWA AND TOKENIZATION$SOL has established itself as the dominant L1 force when it comes to tokenization and RWAs, accounting for some 98% of all tokenized onchain spot equity volume over the past week (per TokensOnSolana).

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— BSCN (@BSCNews) March 27, 2026 In addition, the network processed approximately 826 million transactions within a single week, representing a significant share of overall blockchain activity. Such sustained throughput highlights strong user engagement and reinforces Solana’s role as a high-performance ecosystem. Together, these metrics point toward real demand rather than speculative interest, a key factor that often supports long-term price strength.

Historical Pattern: The Signal That Preceded Every Major Solana RallyA deeper look into Solana’s historical price behavior reveals a recurring pattern that traders are beginning to monitor again, the formation of a monthly bullish engulfing candle.

In previous market cycles, this single signal has consistently preceded major upside expansions. Each time Solana printed a strong bullish engulfing structure on the monthly timeframe, it marked the beginning of a sustained rally phase.

Conversely, periods lacking this confirmation have struggled to generate meaningful upward momentum. This reinforces the importance of the pattern as a macro-level trigger, rather than just a short-term signal. At present, Solana has yet to fully confirm this structure. However, the developing setup is drawing attention, as a confirmed engulfing candle could signal a broader trend reversal and potentially unlock stronger upside momentum.

Key Levels to WatchIn the near term, maintaining support around the current consolidation zone around $75-$80, will be crucial for sustaining bullish momentum. A breakdown below this level could delay recovery and reintroduce downside risk toward $70. On the upside, the first major resistance lies near recent rejection levels around $90-$95. A breakout above this zone would act as confirmation of strength and could accelerate price toward higher levels toward $110-$120, aligning with the broader bullish signals seen across both technical and on-chain data.

Outlook: Can Solana Lead the Next Market Move?Solana’s current setup reflects a strong alignment of technical indicators, network growth, and sector dominance. While macro conditions remain a key variable, SOL is beginning to show relative strength compared to the broader market. If momentum continues to build and resistance levels are cleared, Solana could transition into a high-momentum recovery phase, potentially positioning itself as a leader in the next market cycle.

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Solana price is holding near a critical level, but the structure still leans bearish. After dropping nearly 5% today, SOL is now testing key support while showing early signs of a bounce.

The question is not just about price, but behavior. The most aggressive holders have started positioning again. That raises a key question. Is this the start of a recovery, or just a pause before a deeper 12% drop?

Solana Price Holds Support as Breakdown Pattern Nears CompletionOn the 8-hour chart, Solana price is nearing the completion of a head-and-shoulders pattern. This is a bearish structure that usually leads to a drop once support breaks. The neckline sits near $84.36. Price recently tested this level and formed a long lower wick. That wick shows buyers stepped in right at support.

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So there is demand. But it is not strong enough yet.

The pattern is still active. As long as Solana remains below the right shoulder resistance, the setup remains bearish. The risk is simple. If the neckline breaks cleanly, the pattern confirms.

That opens the door for an almost 12% drop from current levels. So the market is at a decision point. Support is holding for now, but the structure is still pointing lower.

Exchange Flows Show Buying Exists, But It Is Getting WeakerTo understand that wick, we look at exchange flows.

Exchange Net Position Change tracks whether tokens are moving into or out of exchanges. Outflows usually mean accumulation. Since March 17, Solana has seen consistent outflows. That means buyers are active. This supports the idea that the neckline is seeing demand.

But there is a problem. That buying pressure is fading. On March 22, net outflows were around 2.1 million SOL. By March 26, that dropped to around 1.3 million SOL, a 38% drop. That is a sharp decline in the buying trend.

Exchange Flows: GlassnodeSo while buyers are still present, they are not as aggressive as before. This creates a weak support zone. Enough to slow the drop, but not strong enough to fully reverse it. That is why the SOL price neckline is holding, but still at risk.

Short-Term Holders Are Re-Entering, But They Also Drive SellingNow comes the most important part. The most aggressive cohort, holders who keep coins for one day to one week, are starting to return per the HODL waves metric. HODL Waves track how long investors hold their coins. The 1D to 1W group is the fastest-moving and most reactive.

On March 22, this cohort held around 5.31% of the supply. By March 25, it dropped to 2.96% as they sold into the decline. Now they are coming back.

Their share has increased again to around 3.9%. That means they are buying again, likely expecting a short-term bounce. This matters because this group has recently timed moves well. Their previous accumulation between March 21 and March 22 came just before a quick rally from $86 to $91.

Speculative Money Enters: GlassnodeSo yes, they could be predicting a bounce again. But there is a catch.

This speculative money group also sells quickly. They do not hold through uncertainty. They create momentum, but they also end rallies early. So their return supports a bounce, but not a sustained move higher. This is where structure and behavior connect.

Key Solana Price Levels Decide OutcomeThe Solana price chart is now starting to reflect this setup.

On the 8-hour timeframe, Solana price is forming a hidden bullish divergence. Price is making higher lows, while RSI is making lower lows. RSI, or Relative Strength Index, measures buying strength. When RSI falls, but price holds, it suggests selling pressure is weakening.

Solana Price Divergence: TradingViewBut this only confirms if the next candle holds above the current low. If that happens, the bounce becomes valid.

Then the Solana price needs to reclaim key levels:

$85.69 as immediate strength confirmation $87.18 as follow-through $93.48 to weaken the bearish structure Only a clean move above $93.48 starts breaking the pattern. Full invalidation happens above $97.67, the head of the pattern.

On the downside, the key trigger remains the same. If Solana loses $84.36, the neckline breaks. That can push the price toward $80.88 first, and then toward $74.37 based on the pattern projection. So the setup is clear.

Solana Price Analysis: TradingViewA Solana price bounce can happen. The most aggressive cohort is already positioning for it. RSI is starting to support it. Exchange flows still show buying.

But all of that is happening within a bearish structure, with the neckline at $84.36 determining the next leg. If buyers fail to reclaim higher levels, the same participants driving the bounce could also accelerate the breakdown. That is why the 12% downside risk still remains.

JPMorgan says the Iran war has produced an unusual market split: bitcoin is showing signs of safe-haven demand while gold and silver, the traditional geopolitical hedges, have weakened under the pressure of outflows, profit-taking and deteriorating liquidity.

In a report dated March 26, Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and his team said bitcoin has held up better than precious metals since the conflict escalated. Gold is down about 15% this month, according to the bank, while gold ETFs recorded nearly $11 billion in outflows in the first three weeks of March. Silver has also come under pressure, with JPMorgan saying ETF inflows built since last summer have now been unwound, even as bitcoin funds continued to post net inflows over the same stretch.

Bitcoin Shows Safe-Haven Demand That divergence is not just a price story. JPMorgan argues it is also visible in positioning and market structure. Gold and silver had become heavily crowded trades after a run that pushed gold close to $5,500 an ounce and silver near $120 earlier this year.

As rates rose, the dollar strengthened and investors moved to de-risk, those positions started to unwind. CME-based positioning shows a sharp drop in gold and silver exposure since January, while bitcoin futures holdings have stayed comparatively stable in recent weeks.

The bank’s explanation is more nuanced than a simple “bitcoin replaced gold” narrative. Bitcoin initially sold off with other risk assets when the war broke out, briefly falling into the low-$60,000 range before stabilizing back in the high-$60,000 to low-$70,000 area. JPMorgan’s point is that bitcoin did not behave like a classic shelter in the first shock phase, but it recovered as flows returned, while gold and silver kept losing support.

JPMorgan also tied that relative resilience to crypto’s utility in a stressed jurisdiction. “The deterioration in liquidity conditions in gold has seen its market breadth decline below that of bitcoin currently,” the bank wrote.

In a separate summary of the same report, JPMorgan said, “The surge in Iran’s crypto activity highlights the role of cryptocurrencies as a safe haven asset in countries experiencing economic and monetary instability and geopolitical stress.” The bank cited Chainalysis data showing increased Iranian crypto activity after the outbreak of war, including transfers from domestic exchanges into self-custody wallets and international platforms.

That combination of borderless settlement, self-custody and round-the-clock trading sits at the center of the bank’s argument. Bitcoin’s momentum indicators, which had fallen into oversold territory, are now moving back toward neutral, JPMorgan said, suggesting selling pressure may be easing.

Gold and silver momentum, by contrast, swung from overbought to below-neutral as liquidations accelerated. The bank’s liquidity work points the same way: gold’s market breadth has now fallen below bitcoin’s, while silver’s thinner depth has made its decline even more violent.

At press time, BTC traded at $68,597.

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The key signal is simple: billions of dollars in Ethereum (ETH) are leaving exchange platforms. In this case, this movement affects both OKX and Binance, two heavyweights of the market. For crypto, this kind of massive withdrawal is not just a technical detail. It changes the structure of the supply available for sale.

In Brief Massive ETH withdrawals on OKX and Binance reduce the supply available for sale. Ethereum remains above 2,000 dollars, despite a still nervous market. Record staking reinforces the idea of a gradual tightening of supply. A Massive Outflow That Reduces Sellable Supply In this first quarter, about 2.3 billion dollars worth of Ethereum left OKX and Binance. On March 22, OKX recorded a single outflow of 1.67 billion dollars in ETH. Binance, on its side, reported two separate withdrawals of over 300 million dollars on February 5 and 7.

When such volumes exit exchanges, they do not disappear. Generally, they go to cold storage, long-term custody, or staking. In other words, this ETH is no longer available to be immediately resold on the spot market. That is what really counts.

An isolated withdrawal can always be explained by an internal reorganization or the movement of a single big actor. But here, the signal appears on several major platforms in the same quarter. At this point, we are no longer talking about a mere accident. We are talking about a broader tightening of sellable supply.

Ethereum remains above 2,000 dollars, but the market remains nervous As of March 27, 2026, ETH trades around 2,058 dollars, with an intraday high of 2,120 dollars and a low of 2,034 dollars. The 2,000-dollar threshold therefore still holds. This is psychologically important, but it does not suffice to prove a bullish reversal.

The market remains fragile. Another analysis relayed by TradingView points out that Ethereum remains under technical pressure despite some recent rebounds. The price has already undergone a strong correction since its 2025 highs, which explains why many investors remain cautious, even with more encouraging on-chain data.

This is where the interpretation becomes more subtle. The price may seem hesitant in the short term, while the market structure tightens behind the scenes. In short, Ethereum above 2,000 dollars with abundant supply does not mean the same as Ethereum above 2,000 dollars with fewer and fewer tokens available on exchanges. The number is the same. The setting, however, has changed.

Staking further reinforces this pressure on supply The phenomenon does not end with exchange withdrawals. 38.31 million ETH, or about 31.4% of the total supply, are now locked in staking. This is a record. And it removes even more liquidity from the immediate market.

The Ethereum supply on exchange platforms has dropped to its lowest level since 2016. For Binance, this is an unprecedented reserve level since 2020. This dual trend creates a quite clear effect: fewer ETH to sell, and more ETH locked in a yield or holding logic.

However, it is important to avoid oversimplification. A decrease in exchange supply does not automatically trigger a price increase. It is not a magic button. It is a market condition. It reduces potential selling pressure and makes the price more sensitive to a future rebound in demand. If buyers return strongly, the reaction could be more intense than expected despite bitcoin’s decline.

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The Royal Government of Bhutan, which became one of the first sovereign Bitcoin miners by using surplus hydroelectric power, has moved 643 BTC worth over $45 million to external wallets over the past two days, according to Arkham Intel data.

Bhutan once held more than 13,000 BTC and now appears to be systematically converting its digital reserves into capital.

Bitcoin traded at $66,500 at press time, down 4% in the last 24 hours, per TradingView.

Despite recent Bitcoin sales, Druk Holdings, the investment arm of the Bhutanese government, still holds 4,329 BTC, worth more than $290 million. This keeps Bhutan among the world’s leading governments in terms of digital asset holdings.

Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NET The US continues to dominate global government Bitcoin holdings, controlling over 328,000 BTC valued at $22 billion, a growth fueled by last October’s landmark seizure of 127,271 BTC.

The case involving the Prince Group, a Cambodian-based transnational criminal organization accused of large-scale investment scams and human trafficking, has sparked international controversy, with China claiming the Bitcoin stash originated from a 2020 theft of mining assets linked to its firms, including LuBian, which has ties to Iran.

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Bitcoin (BTC) remained under pressure on Friday as on-chain data showed large holders were still adding to their positions. 

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Santiment said wallets holding 10 to 10,000 BTC added 61,568 Bitcoin over the past month. Bitcoin fell below recent highs as Bhutan-linked transfers and Middle East tensions added pressure again. Retail wallets with under 0.01 BTC kept buying, matching whale accumulation and delaying breakout signals. The move came as retail wallets also kept buying, while market sentiment stayed weak amid fresh geopolitical risk and renewed selling activity from Bhutan-linked wallets.

Santiment said wallets holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC added 61,568 BTC over the past month. The firm said that amounted to a 0.45% increase in holdings, even as Bitcoin slipped to the $68,100 area during the latest pullback.

The same data showed that smaller wallets did not step back. Santiment said wallets with less than 0.01 BTC added 0.42% over the same period, a pace close to the increase seen among whales and sharks. The analytics firm said large-wallet buying usually works best for price when retail investors are reducing exposure instead of matching the move.

Santiment said the current setup has not yet produced a clear breakout. It stated that a stronger upward move has often appeared when larger holders keep accumulating and smaller traders stop chasing price.

Bitcoin price weakens after recent rejection Bitcoin traded at $66,349 at the latest check on Friday, according to market data from the finance tool. The same data showed an intraday high of $69,789 and a daily decline of almost 5%, keeping the asset well below the $72,000 level seen earlier in the week.

The recent decline has kept traders focused on whether on-chain accumulation can offset near-term selling pressure. Market watchers have tracked a pullback from the recent rebound, with price action failing to hold near the upper end of the current range.

Bhutan-linked wallets added to that pressure this week. Reporting based on Arkham Intelligence data said the Royal Government of Bhutan moved 519.707 BTC worth about $36.75 million, pushing its 2026 outflows above $150 million.

Middle East risk keeps sentiment fragile Geopolitical tension has also stayed in focus. Reuters reported that the Pentagon is weighing the deployment of up to 10,000 additional US ground troops to the Middle East to give President Donald Trump more military options as he considers peace talks with Tehran.

That report followed earlier Reuters coverage that thousands of additional US troops were already expected to move to the region. The buildup has added another layer of caution for risk assets, including crypto, as traders monitor the chance of wider conflict around Iran.

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