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, /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMLR) between March 10, 2021 and April 15, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 28, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

So What: If you purchased Semler Scientific securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Semler Scientific class action, go to  https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39889 mailto:or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 28, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Semler Scientific did not disclose a material investigation by the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") into violations of the False Claims Act, while discussing possible violations of the False Claims Act (and aggressive DOJ enforcement thereof) in hypothetical terms; and (2) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.  

To join the Semler Scientific class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39889 or mailto:call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zacatecas Silver Corp. (TSXV: ZAC; OTC: ZCTSF; Frankfurt: 7TV) (“Zacatecas” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the closing of its over-subscribed non-brokered private placement financing (the “Financing”) of 62,500,000 units (“Units”) at a price of $0.06 per Unit for total gross proceeds of C$3.75 million. The Financing was previously upsized from C$2.5 million to C$3.75 million in order to include a strategic order from a highly regarded global mining investment fund, underscoring confidence in the Company’s high-grade silver and gold portfolio in Mexico.

Summary

C$3.75 million private placement closed – over-subscribed and backed by a strategic order from highly regarded mining investment fund4,000-metre drill program preparation is underway to drill high-priority El Cristo and Panuco vein systems.El Cristo: testing a large, underexplored vein system geologically linked to the historic Veta Grande, which produced >200 Moz Ag historically.Panuco: follow-up drilling on strong high-grade intercepts and a 20.5 Moz AgEq resource (19 Moz Ag and 19.2 Koz Au) (3.41 million tonnes at 187 grams per tonne AgEq (173 g/t Ag and 0.18 g/t Au). See news release issued on May 30, 2023.Pipeline growth: Company actively reviewing new acquisition opportunities in Mexico to further strengthen portfolio.
Eric Vanderleeuw, CEO and Director states: “This marks a pivotal step in our aggressive growth strategy focused on unlocking the full potential of the El Cristo and Panuco vein systems—two high-priority, high-impact targets in one of Mexico’s most prolific silver districts. Today, Zacatecas Silver is revitalized and fully funded to aggressively advance drilling in what appears to be the early innings of a historic metals market.”

Each Unit consists of one common share (a “Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”), with each Warrant exercisable at $0.10 per Share for a period of two years from the date of issue (the “Expiry Date”). The Company has the right to accelerate the Expiry Date if, at any time, the volume weighted average price of the Shares on the principal exchange or market on which the Shares trade is equal to or greater than $0.20 for 20 consecutive trading days (“20-Day Period”). In the event of acceleration, the Expiry Date will be accelerated to a date that is 30 days after the Company issues the acceleration notice through a news release, provided that the acceleration notice is issued within 10 business days after the end of the particular 20-Day Period.

Under the first tranche of the private placement, the Company paid finders fees of $117,417.33 and issued 1,962,955 non-transferable finders share purchase warrants exercisable for a period of two years from the date of issue. The securities issued under the first tranche are subject to restrictions on resale for a period four months from the date of issue.

The net proceeds of the Financing will be used to advance exploration activities, including drilling at the Company’s flagship Zacatecas Silver Project, as well as for community engagement initiatives, corporate purposes, and working capital.

Insiders subscribed for 1,000,000 Units for $60,000. This participation constitutes a “related party transaction” as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 (“MI 61-101”). However, the Company expects to be exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under Sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101, as his participation does not exceed 25% of the Company’s market capitalization.

Exploration Path Forward

A 4,000-metre drill program is currently in preparation stages with commencement anticipated in the coming months. Drilling will focus on high-priority targets at both the El Cristo and Panuco North vein systems.At El Cristo, drilling will test a large, underexplored vein system geologically linked to the prolific Veta Grande system, where historic mining produced over 200 million ounces of silver.At Panuco, drilling follows up on strong high-grade results and the updated resource estimate of 20.5 Moz AgEq resource (19 Moz Ag and 19.2 Koz Au) (3.41 million tonnes at 187 grams per tonne AgEq (173 g/t Ag and 0.18 g/t Au). See news release issued on May 30, 2023.
In addition, Zacatecas continues to actively evaluate acquisition and consolidation opportunities in Mexico to strengthen and diversify its project pipeline.

Community Engagement and Drill Readiness

Surface access and community engagement agreements are being supported by the previously announced engagement of Mesoamerican Explore S.A.S. de C.V. (“MES”) to provide environmental and social services and liaise with landowners. This work is underway and completion is expected in the coming months. Roadwork and drill pad construction are complete, and final contractor mobilization is scheduled for late Q4 2025.

Esperanza Gold Project

Regarding the company’s Esperanza Gold Project, Eric Vanderleeuw, CEO, stated:

“Esperanza is an attrative oxide heap leach deposit, low CAPEX and high-grade, with significant scalability. Federal permitting headwinds regarding open-pit permits had required us to pause PEA activities and focus on keeping the project in good standing and at minimum cost - that strategy has worked. We’ve successfully preserved the project at minimal cost, giving us optionality as the policy environment evolves. Few undeveloped assets of this quality and size remain in the sector and we are excited to move forward again.”

About Zacatecas Silver Corp.

The Company has two key projects: the Zacatecas Silver Project in Zacatecas State, Mexico, and The Esperanza Gold Project in Morelos State, Mexico.

The Zacatecas Silver Project is located in Zacatecas state, Mexico, within the highly prospective Fresnillo silver belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver. The Company holds 7,826 hectares (19,338 acres) of ground that is highly prospective for low-sulphidation and intermediate-sulphidation silver base metal mineralization and potentially low-sulphidation gold-dominant mineralization. The Company announced an increase in silver resource at the Panuco South and North underground Mineral Resource Estimate now consisting of 3.41 million tonnes at 187 g/t AgEq (173 g/t Ag and 0.18 g/t Au) for 20.5 million ounces AgEq (19.0 million ounces silver and 19.2 thousand ounces gold) (see news release dated May 31, 2023).

The silver property is 25 kilometres (km) southeast of MAG Silver Corp.'s Juanicipio Mine and Fresnillo PLC's Fresnillo Mine. The Property shares common boundaries with former Pan American Silver Corp., now Defiance Silver claims and El Orito, which is owned by Endeavour Silver.

Esperanza is an advanced stage, attractive low-cost, low-capital-intensity and low-technical-risk growth project located in Morelos state, Mexico. Alamos has progressed the project through advanced engineering, including metallurgical work, while also focusing on stakeholder engagement, including building community relations. The Company announced a Mineral Resource Estimate at Esperanza consisting of a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate of 30.5 million tonnes at 0.97 g/t AuEq for 956 thousand ounces AuEq and an Inferred Mineral Resource estimate of 8.7 million tonnes at 0.98 g/t AuEq for 277 thousand ounces AuEq (see news release dated November 16, 2022).

Qualified Person

The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, FGS, Chief Operating Officer of Zacatecas Silver. Dr. Wilson is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and is not independent due being Chief Operating Officer and a director.

On behalf of the Company

Eric Vanderleeuw
Chief Executive Officer
Zacatecas Silver Corp.
(519) 729 2440

Forward-Looking Statements

Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management’s current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. Zacatecas Silver cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by many material factors, many of which are beyond their respective control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Zacatecas Silver’s limited operating history, its proposed exploration and development activities on is Zacatecas Properties and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Zacatecas Silver does not undertake to publicly update or revise forward-looking information.

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

World's First Large-Scale Trial of Quantum-Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network

BTQ × Danal PoC live: Danal, Korea's #1 mobile carrier billing provider and operator of Paycoin (PCI), has begun a Proof-of-Concept of BTQ's Quantum-Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN) across select payment rails, the world's first large-scale trial of quantum-secure settlement on real infrastructure.

What's being tested: QSSN adds post-quantum security, programmable issuer controls (mint/burn, velocity limits, lists), and real-time compliance hooks while preserving today's consumer and merchant UX, leveraging Danal's reach to tens of millions of users across e-commerce, gaming, digital content, and offline retail.

Why now (reg + standards): The PoC addresses "harvest-now, decrypt-later" risk and aligns with global standardization efforts (e.g., QUINSA, U.S. PQFIF), demonstrating that PQC can be deployed at national scale with carrier-grade performance and without operational disruption.

, /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. ("BTQ" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BTQ) (CBOE CA: BTQ) (FSE: NG3), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks that Danal Co., Ltd. ("Danal"), Korea's market leader in mobile carrier billing and operator of the Paycoin (PCI) payment service, has begun a Proof-of-Concept ("PoC") deployment of BTQ's Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network ("QSSN") across select components of its payment infrastructure.

The PoC will evaluate how QSSN can add quantum-secure settlement, programmable issuer controls, and real-time compliance features to Danal's existing rails while maintaining today's user experience for consumers and merchants.

Danal's Reach and Relevance

Market leader: Holds the leading market share in mobile carrier billing in Korea.
Massive reach: Payment infrastructure serves tens of millions of users via telecom partnerships and online merchants.
Pioneering fintech: Operates Paycoin (PCI), among Korea's first and most widely adopted crypto-based payment services, accepted by thousands of merchants.
Established and listed: Founded in 1997 and publicly listed on KOSDAQ (064260).
Diversified footprint: Solutions span e-commerce, gaming, digital content, and offline retail, embedding Danal in Korea's digital economy.
Global presence: Subsidiaries and partnerships in the United States, China, and other regions.
Institutional trust: Long-standing relationships with telecom operators, banks, and regulators in a stringent financial environment.

Regulation, PQC Readiness, and Standards Alignment

Regulators and market infrastructures are moving to post-quantum cryptography to mitigate "harvest-now, decrypt-later" risk, creating clear urgency for quantum secure settlement. QSSN is leading global standardization efforts for quantum-secure digital money, including initiatives advanced through QUINSA, and has been highlighted by the U.S. PQFIF for its regulator-friendly architecture. By adding cryptographically enforced issuer controls and compliance-ready integrations while preserving existing user and merchant workflows, this PoC demonstrates that PQC can be deployed at national scale with carrier-grade performance and without operational disruption.

"Danal's reach and track record make it the ideal environment to validate QSSN at real-world scale," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of BTQ. "This PoC is about delivering quantum-secure settlement and modern issuer controls without changing what users do at checkout. It is a major step toward bringing global standardization and post-quantum readiness to everyday payments."

"Our priority is to enhance trust, efficiency, and compliance across our payment network while keeping the experience simple for users and merchants," said a Danal Official. "QSSN's design fits that mandate: add security and control where it counts, keep everything else familiar."

About QSSN

QSSN is BTQ's quantum-secure settlement layer for stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital money instruments. It provides:

Post-quantum cryptography for long-term security;
Issuer-level controls such as mint/burn permissions, velocity limits, and blacklist/whitelist rules;
Compliance-ready hooks to support existing regulatory workflows;
Drop-in integration that preserves current user and merchant flows.

About Danal
Founded in 1997 and listed on KOSDAQ (064260), Danal is Korea's #1 mobile carrier billing provider with the leading market share in the segment. Its payments infrastructure serves tens of millions of users via telecom partnerships and online merchants. Danal operates Paycoin (PCI), among Korea's first and most widely adopted crypto-based payment services, and provides solutions across e-commerce, gaming, digital content, and offline retail. With subsidiaries and partnerships in the U.S., China, and other regions, Danal is deeply embedded in Korea's digital economy and trusted by major telcos, banks, and regulators.

About BTQ
BTQ Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ | FSE: NG3) is a vertically integrated quantum company accelerating the transition from classical networks to the quantum internet. Backed by a broad patent portfolio, BTQ pioneered the industry's first commercially significant quantum advantage and now delivers a full-stack, neutral-atom quantum computing platform with end-to-end hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions for finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.

Connect with BTQ: Website | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Olivier Roussy Newton
CEO, Chairman

Neither Cboe Canada nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Information

Certain statements herein contain 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 business plans of the Company, including with respect to its research partnerships, and anticipated markets in which the Company may be listing its common shares. 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.

The Company has made numerous assumptions including among other things, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the development of post-quantum algorithms and quantum vulnerabilities, and the quantum computing industry generally. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.

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 and information are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, expressed or implied, by such forward-looking statements or information. These factors include risks relating to: the availability of financing for the Company; business and economic conditions in the post-quantum and encryption computing industries generally; the speculative nature of the Company's research and development programs; the supply and demand for labour and technological post-quantum and encryption technology; unanticipated events related to regulatory and licensing matters and environmental matters; changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets; changes in laws (including regulations respecting blockchains); risks related to the direct and indirect impact of COVID-19 including, but not limited to, its impact on general economic conditions, the ability to obtain financing as required, and causing potential delays to research and development activities; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

SOURCE BTQ Technologies Corp.

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Tutor Perini (TPC - Free Report) closed at $65.43 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.18% move from the prior day. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.15%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.48%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the construction company had gained 9.72% outpaced the Construction sector's loss of 1.68% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Tutor Perini in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at $0.96, signifying a 150.00% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $1.34 billion, reflecting a 24.08% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.

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In the latest close session, Sony (SONY - Free Report) was down 2.28% at $29.10. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.15%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.48%.

The electronics and media company's stock has climbed by 8.21% in the past month, exceeding the Consumer Discretionary sector's loss of 0.21% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

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Twilio (TWLO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $104.29, demonstrating a +1.91% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.15%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.48%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had lost 3.1% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Twilio in its forthcoming earnings report. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.05, marking a 2.94% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $1.25 billion, up 10.4% from the year-ago period.

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In the latest close session, Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG - Free Report) was down 1.6% at $8.02. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.26% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.48%.

Shares of the company witnessed a loss of 10.44% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 0.76%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

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SG's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of -$0.71 per share and revenue of $713.85 million. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +10.13% and +5.47%, respectively.

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In the latest close session, ConocoPhillips (COP - Free Report) was down 2.67% at $95.85. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a gain of 0.15%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq increased by 0.48%.

The energy company's stock has dropped by 0.5% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 4.06% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

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In the context of valuation, ConocoPhillips is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 15.44. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 16.75.

Meanwhile, COP's PEG ratio is currently 2.59. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.54 at yesterday's closing price.

The Oil and Gas - Integrated - United States industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 171, which puts it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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NRG Energy (NRG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $165.34, demonstrating a -1.92% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's change was less than the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.48%.

Shares of the power company witnessed a gain of 15.81% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Utilities sector with its gain of 1.73%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of NRG Energy in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on November 6, 2025. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.93, marking a 4.32% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $7.18 billion, reflecting a 0.65% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.98 per share and a revenue of $29.99 billion, demonstrating changes of +20.18% and +6.61%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for NRG Energy should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 0.13% increase. Currently, NRG Energy is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, NRG Energy is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 21.12. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 18.24, which means NRG Energy is trading at a premium to the group.

Meanwhile, NRG's PEG ratio is currently 1.37. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Utility - Electric Power industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.78.

The Utility - Electric Power industry is part of the Utilities sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 79, placing it within the top 32% of over 250 industries.

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In the latest trading session, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD - Free Report) closed at $18.86, marking a -3.33% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.15%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.48%.

Coming into today, shares of the operator of cable TV channels such as TLC and Animal Planet had gained 67.61% in the past month. In that same time, the Consumer Discretionary sector lost 0.21%, while the S&P 500 gained 2.87%.

The upcoming earnings release of Warner Bros. Discovery will be of great interest to investors. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of -$0.08, marking a 260% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $9.13 billion, down 5.17% from the prior-year quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $0.34 per share and a revenue of $37.52 billion, demonstrating changes of +107.36% and -4.58%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Warner Bros. Discovery should also be noted by investors. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 2.17% increase. Warner Bros. Discovery is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Warner Bros. Discovery is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 58. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 29.62, which means Warner Bros. Discovery is trading at a premium to the group.

Also, we should mention that WBD has a PEG ratio of 2.54. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. Broadcast Radio and Television stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.01 based on yesterday's closing prices.

The Broadcast Radio and Television industry is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 183, this industry ranks in the bottom 26% of all industries, numbering over 250.

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In the latest close session, AppFolio (APPF - Free Report) was up +1.46% at $282.61. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.26% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.15%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.48%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the property management software maker had gained 0.41% lagged the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of AppFolio in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.45, showcasing a 11.54% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $246.08 million, indicating a 19.61% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $5.36 per share and a revenue of $943.55 million, signifying shifts of +22.65% and +18.8%, respectively, from the last year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for AppFolio. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, running from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), holds an admirable track record of superior performance, independently audited, with #1 stocks contributing an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. As of now, AppFolio holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should also note AppFolio's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 51.97. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 29.71, so one might conclude that AppFolio is trading at a premium comparatively.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 71, placing it within the top 29% of over 250 industries.

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In the latest trading session, Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) closed at $28.52, marking a -1.74% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.26%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.15%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.48%.

Prior to today's trading, shares of the chip packaging and test services provider had gained 19.99% outpaced the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 7.4% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.

Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Amkor Technology in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.42, showcasing a 14.29% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $1.93 billion, indicating a 3.61% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.1 per share and revenue of $6.44 billion, which would represent changes of -23.08% and +2.01%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Amkor Technology. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Right now, Amkor Technology possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Amkor Technology is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 26.51. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 36.31 for its industry.

The Electronics - Semiconductors industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 189, positioning it in the bottom 24% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Mining Corp. (“Prime” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRYM) (OTCQX: PRMNF) (Frankfurt: O4V3) announces that the Company's securityholders have approved the plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") with Torex Gold Resources Inc. (“Torex”), whereby Torex will, among other things, acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company (the “Prime Shares”). The vote was passed at Prime's special meeting of securityholders (the "Meeting") held earlier today.

The special resolution approving the Arrangement was approved by (i) 99.991 % of the votes cast by the shareholders of Prime (the “Shareholders”); (ii) 99.991 % of the votes cast by the Shareholders and the holders of options to acquire Prime Shares, restricted share units, deferred share units and warrants to purchase Prime Shares, voting together as a single class; and (iii) 99.991% of the votes cast by the Shareholders, excluding those votes attached to Prime Shares held by persons required to be excluded pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions.

Shareholders of Torex are not required to vote on the Arrangement.

The closing of the Arrangement is expected to occur in Q4 2025. In addition to securityholder and court approvals, the Arrangement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals (including approvals of the TSX and clearance under Mexican antitrust laws) and the satisfaction of certain other closing conditions customary for a transaction of this nature. The report of voting results will be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Prime Mining

Prime is managed by an ideal mix of successful mining executives, strong capital markets personnel and experienced local operators all focused on unlocking the full potential of the Los Reyes Project. The Company has a well-planned capital structure with a strong management team and insider ownership.

For further information, please visit https://www.primeminingcorp.ca/ or direct enquiries to:

Scott Hicks
CEO & Director

Indi Gopinathan
VP Capital Markets & Business Development

Prime Mining Corp.
710 – 1030 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 2Y3 Canada
+1(604) 238-1659
[email protected]

Forward Looking Information

This news release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation as may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, statements regarding the consummation and anticipated timing of the Arrangement, the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions precedent to the Arrangement, the receipt of required court and regulatory approvals and the expected timing of closing of the Arrangement. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts which address events, results, outcomes, or developments that the Company expects to occur. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made, and they involve several risks and uncertainties. Certain material assumptions regarding such forward-looking statements were made, including without limitation, assumptions regarding the price of gold, silver and copper; the accuracy of mineral resource estimations; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that all required approvals will be obtained, including concession renewals and permitting; that political and legal developments will be consistent with current expectations; that currency and exchange rates will be consistent with current levels; and that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company or its properties. Consequently, there can be no assurances that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These risks include, but are not limited to: risks related to the receipt of required court and regulatory approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of conditions precedent to the Arrangement, risks related to uncertainties inherent in the preparation of mineral resource estimates, including but not limited to changes to the cost assumptions, variations in quantity of mineralized material, grade or recovery rates, changes to geotechnical or hydrogeological considerations, failure of plant, equipment or processes, changes to availability of power or the power rates, ability to maintain social license, changes to interest or tax rates, changes in project parameters, delays and costs inherent to consulting and accommodating rights of local communities, environmental risks, title risks, including concession renewal, commodity price and exchange rate fluctuations, risks relating to COVID-19 and other future pandemics, delays in or failure to receive access agreements, on-going receipt of amended and/or operating permits, risks inherent in the estimation of mineral resources; and risks associated with executing the Company’s objectives and strategies, including costs and expenses, physical access to the property, security risks, availability of contractors and skilled labour, as well as those risk factors discussed in the Company's most recently filed management's discussion and analysis, its annual information form dated March 28, 2025, as well as the management information circular filed in connection with the Meeting, available on www.sedarplus.ca. Except as required by the securities disclosure laws and regulations applicable to the Company, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action styled, Hernandez v. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., et al., No. 4:25-cv-04477 (S.D. Tex.), has been filed after New York Attorney General James announced an indictment of RCI, CEO (Eric Langan), CFO (Bradley Chhay) and others of 79 crimes, including conspiracy, bribery, and criminal tax fraud. The lawsuit seeks to represent investors who invested in RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) securities December 15, 2021 and September 16, 2025.

The indictment and severe market reaction has prompted national shareholders rights firm Hagens Berman to continue its investigation into whether RCI may intentionally have misled investors about its adherence to laws, sufficiency of internal controls, and adherence to applicable accounting rules.

The firm urges investors in RCI who suffered significant losses to submit your losses now. The firm also encourages persons with knowledge who may be able to assist in the investigation to contact its attorneys.

Class Period: Dec. 15, 2021 – Sept. 16, 2025.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Nov. 20, 2025
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/rick
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
844-916-0895

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Securities Class Action:

The litigation is focused on the propriety of RCI’s repeated assurances that its financial statements complied with applicable accounting rules and that its internal controls over financial reporting were sufficient. These include the company’s assurances that “[w]e have developed comprehensive policies aimed at ensuring that the operation of each of our nightclubs is conducted in conformance with local, state, and federal laws.”

The complaint alleges that RCI made false and misleading statements while failing to disclose crucial information to investors. More specifically it alleges that RCI engaged in tax fraud, committed bribery to cover up the scheme, and understated the legal risks it faced.

Investors learned the truth on September 16, 2025, when NYAG James announced that the office indicted RCI, CEO Eric Langan, CFO Bradley Chhay and others. James said “[a]n investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (‘OAG’) revealed that RCI executives bribed an auditor with the New York Department of Taxation and Finance (‘DTF’) to avoid paying over $8 million in sales taxes to New York State and the state from 2010 to 2024.” The 79 count indictment charges RCI, five of its executives, and three RCI-owned strip clubs in Manhattan with conspiracy, bribery, and criminal tax fraud among other crimes.

On this news, the price of RCI shares declined almost 16% on September 16, 2025.

“We’re focused on investors’ losses and whether RCI may have intentionally misled investors about its compliance with relevant anti-bribery requirements, adherence to relevant accounting rules, and the sufficiency of internal controls,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.

If you invested in RCI and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the RCI case and our investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding RCI should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

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Bitcoin rockets past $114K—Bitcoin price prediction now points to $120K as Uptober rally fuels breakout speculation.

The Republic of Kazakhstan through the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development has announced a strategic investment in Binance Coin (BNB). Kazakhstan’s Alem Crypto Fund, which is managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group and registered within the ecosystem of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), announced its first investment in BNB today.

“The fund’s choice of BNB as its first digital asset highlights the trust in the Binance ecosystem and marks a new chapter for institutional recognition of cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan. This is an important step toward building a transparent and secure digital asset market, where government initiatives and global technologies work together for the benefit of the national economy,” Nurkhat Kushimov, General Manager of Binance Kazakhstan, noted.

Although the exact amount invested in the BNB coin was not revealed, the move by Kazakhstan has been warmly welcomed by the Binance community. Binance CEO Richard Teng noted that Kazakhstan is setting the pace for digital asset adoption.

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) welcomed the announcement, which has been in the making for the past few years. Furthermore, CZ noted that BNB has morphed from an exchange token to a state-level asset akin to Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). 

“The creation of the Alem Crypto Fund is a step toward advancing digital finance in Kazakhstan. Our goal is to make it a reliable instrument for major investors and a key foundation for digital state reserves,” Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, noted.

What’s the Market Impact?The implementation of the Alem Crypto Fund via BNB follows its mainstream adoption by institutional investors and retail traders. Some of the companies already invested in BNB as a form of treasury management include BNB Network Company, B Strategy, and Nano Labs, among others.

Following the announcement, the Binance price rebounded nearly 3% to trade at about $1,023 on September 29, during the mid-North American session. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $142 billion at press time, is well-positioned to rally exponentially, fueled by rising demand from institutional investors.

Bitcoin's rally may be far from over, according to leading market watchers who suggest the cryptocurrency is following a stair-step path higher. Analysts argue that the journey to new record highs will not be explosive, but rather a measured climb punctuated by healthy corrections that reset the market before the next leg up.

YoungHoon Kim, a South Korean figure who calls himself the “world’s highest IQ record holder,” says he has converted all of his assets into bitcoin.

Kim also predicted that bitcoin will grow at least 100-fold within the next decade, eventually becoming the world’s “ultimate reserve asset.”

Kim made these bold declarations in recent posts on X, identifying himself as both a “Grand Master of Memory” and the person with the highest IQ ever recorded — a claim somewhat disputed by experts. 

“I believe that Bitcoin is the only hope for the future economy. Therefore, I have converted all my assets into Bitcoin,” Kim wrote on X.

At the time of his remarks, bitcoin was trading at about $114,000. If his forecast were realized, each coin would top $10 million by the mid-2030s.

He also shared a photo of himself meeting Matt Prusak, president of American Bitcoin, a firm tied to the Trump family. 

JUST IN: World record holder for having the highest IQ says "Bitcoin is the only hope for the future economy. Therefore, I have converted all my assets into Bitcoin." 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vbKE8Q2QW2

— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) September 29, 2025 Questions about the messenger Kim’s assertions rest on his reputation as an intellectual prodigy, but that status is far from universally accepted. He has claimed an IQ score of 276 — far beyond the limits of standard psychometric scales, which typically lose reliability past the 160–200 range.

Independent verification of the score is lacking. While organizations such as the GIGA Society and the United Sigma Intelligence Association (which Kim himself helped found) have touted his record, major psychologists and high-IQ communities have dismissed the figure as implausible. 

VICE and other outlets have also reported difficulty tracing credible evidence of Kim’s claimed test results.

Financial analysts are equally cautious about Kim’s Bitcoin forecast. While crypto adoption has expanded in recent years, few institutional projections call for a 100× increase in the next 10 years. Even bullish forecasts from major investment firms typically project 5× to 20× gains under favorable conditions.

Beyond finance, Kim is outspoken in his Christian faith, declaring in mid-2025 that “Jesus Christ is God, the way and the truth and the life.” 

His posts, blending religion, high-IQ branding, and crypto evangelism, have generated both attention and controversy on social media.

Micah Zimmerman

Micah first discovered Bitcoin in 2018 but remained a skeptic on the sidelines for too long. Since 2021, he has covered crypto and business and now works as a junior news reporter for Bitcoin Magazine, based in North Carolina.

Dogecoin is pressing on a familiar technical hinge on the weekly chart. In a setup highlighted by crypto analyst Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow), DOGE has completed a third multi-month descending trendline test in as many cycles, with price now hovering just below a quarter dollar after a brief breakout and early retest.

On the 1-week timeframe, the chart shows three distinct bear-market trendlines and subsequent expansions. The first downtrend, drawn from late-2022 swing highs through mid-2023 lower highs, was broken in September 2023. From that breakout point, DOGE advanced roughly 230%, marking the cycle’s initial expansion phase.

Dogecoin moonshot repeating? | Source: X @cantonmeow
The second sequence repeated across late-2023 into 2024: an April–June 2024 distribution created a fresh descending line that capped price through October 2024, when a weekly close through the line triggered the next impulse. From that October 2024 breakout, the advance extended about 350% into the late-2024 peak.

Price action since the November–December 2024 high near $0.48 carved the third descending trendline. Over the past several candles, DOGE pushed through that line, then slipped back toward it, producing a classic “return move” on reduced momentum. As of the chart’s timestamp (Sep. 29, 2025, 00:04 UTC), DOGE trades around $0.2369 on the weekly, a level that sits in the middle of this retest zone.

Golden Cross Or One More Dip For Dogecoin?
Crypto analyst Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) is closely monitoring the daily chart, where a golden cross between the 100-day SMA ($0.2192) and the 200-day EMA ($0.2199) is forming. Historically, such crossovers have signaled the beginning of extended bullish phases.

Dogecoin price analysis | Source: X @cas_abbe
Abbé stressed the broader market impact of a Dogecoin rally, noting: “DOGE golden cross is approaching soon. This is one of the alts I’m paying very close attention to. The reason is very simple: When DOGE pumps, Altseason starts.” His key threshold is $0.33, a resistance level that has capped multiple rallies. A clean break above it could accelerate capital rotation into the broader altcoin market. “If DOGE manages to pump above $0.33, alts will go bonkers,” he noted.

Meanwhile, liquidity dynamics add nuance to the technical picture. Cryptoinsightuk (@Cryptoinsightuk) shared a liquidity heatmap indicating dense bids around $0.18, while supply concentrations above $0.30 form notable resistance zones. He explained his tactical approach: “Because of this I’ve closed my DOGE long slightly in the green and I’ve placed bids around $0.18.” This reflects a market structure where traders are positioning for downside liquidity sweeps before potential continuation higher.

Dogecoin liquidity heatmap | Source: X @Cryptoinsightuk
Currently trading near $0.229, DOGE sits at the intersection of conflicting signals. On one side, the historical pattern of breakouts from descending trendlines, the imminent golden cross, and Abbé’s $0.33 breakout level argue for bullish continuation. On the other, liquidity maps suggest vulnerability to deeper retracements toward $0.20–0.18 before any sustained rally.

Dogecoin price, 4-hour chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on TradingView.com
Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

As of Monday, XRP, one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, found itself trading in a narrow range between $2.85 and $2.928. This stability comes against the backdrop of a broader market flux, with XRP maintaining a market worth of approximately $171 billion.

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Introduced by a Republican lawmaker in February, the legislation may be unlikely to get any traction in Massachusetts’ legislature, where Democrats hold a supermajority.

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A committee in the legislature of the US state of Massachusetts is scheduled to hear discussions about a Bitcoin strategic reserve bill first introduced in February.

In a Friday update to a bill “relative to a Bitcoin strategic reserve” introduced by Republican state Senator Peter Durant, Massachusetts’ Joint Revenue Committee will hold a hearing to consider the legislation.

The bill, which Durant introduced to the Massachusetts Senate in February, was part of a push from Republican lawmakers across several US states in favor of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (BTC) reserves.

Text of the proposed Bitcoin reserve bill as of Monday. Source: LegiScanIt’s unclear what the chances would be for any Republican-led bill to pass in Massachusetts’ legislature. Democrats currently have a supermajority in the state’s House of Representatives and Senate, and control the governorship. All of the state’s representatives in the US House and Senate are also Democrats.    

Durant’s proposed law would allow “any Bitcoin or other digital asset seized by the commonwealth” to be deposited into a reserve, and have the state treasury use up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund to invest in crypto.

While four US states, including Massachusetts, are formally called commonwealths in their constitutions, their legal relationship to the Unites States as a whole is the same as all states, and the terms are used interchangeably.

Cointelegraph reached out to the Massachusetts senator’s office for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.

As of September, only a few US state governments, including New Hampshire and Texas, have passed legislation allowing them to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as part of a strategic reserve plan.

At the federal level, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in March to establish a government stockpile of BTC and cryptocurrencies, partially through seized assets. Republican lawmakers are attempting to codify this order into law through Congress using the BITCOIN Act.

Crypto reserve proposals in other US states are still pendingMassachusetts joined a handful of other state governments that are currently considering whether to follow the federal government’s example and pass laws allowing their treasuries to invest in crypto and Bitcoin.

In 2025, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wyoming rejected or failed to advance similar bills. However, proposed legislation in Michigan and Ohio could still be signed into law.

Companies with exposure to crypto, including Michael Saylor’s Strategy, have been investing in Bitcoin and other digital assets as a potential hedge against inflation for years. Reports suggested that many others followed their example in 2025 after Trump’s executive order.

Magazine: How do the world’s major religions view Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?

Crypto miners are pivoting to AI data centers for stronger, steadier revenue.HIVE, Core Scientific, and IREN lead the shift, leveraging cheap power and GPUs.Investors see upside as AI demand fuels higher valuations and stock growth.The economics of crypto mining are shifting. Rising costs, particularly for electricity and the computational hash rate for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, make the mining industry less profitable.

Crypto mining companies are shifting to AI as a result. Why? For starters, AI training could provide a safer and more consistent source of revenue than the volatile crypto industry. 

Why Crypto and AI Companies Are Offering The Best Returns On Wall Street
The crypto market’s inherent volatility makes revenue unpredictable.

In contrast, AI data centers offer recurring revenues, which have high growth and consistently high profit margins.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s 2024 halving cut mining rewards in half. That forced mining companies to reassess their business models.

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Right now, the economics are compelling. AI data centers offer dramatically better returns on the same infrastructure. They can generate up to 25 times more revenue per kilowatt-hour than traditional crypto mining operations.

Also, crypto mining companies stand in a strong position to benefit from AI demand.

They have power agreements, data center locations, agreements for low-cost electricity – a powerful recipe for meeting today’s AI demand.

More importantly, by shifting to serving AI needs, crypto mining companies can benefit from a higher market valuation as the AI story plays out.

Dozens of former Bitcoin mining firms have begun to repurpose their infrastructure into AI data centers, turning their GPU-rich, power-intensive setups into rentable compute farms for training, inference, and high-performance computing.

As these companies shift from a Bitcoin or broader crypto play to AI, they’re also being treated as AI plays. As a result, their stocks are seeing a higher share price and valuation.

With dozens of opportunities in the space today and more upside ahead as data centers continue to be built out globally, many companies look attractive as small-cap opportunities amid the AI buildout today.

Hive Digital Technologies (HIVE)
HIVE Digital Technologies has shifted as a pure crypto play to a dual play on crypto and AI infrastructure. 

The company has executed an impressive strategic pivot, evolving from bitcoin mining to high-performance computing. 

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It is aiming for a $100 million run rate using Nvidia AI chips. 

This transformation leverages existing infrastructure while tapping into the higher-margin AI market. 

HIVE Stock Price Over The Past Month. Source: Google Finance
HIVE’s bitcoin mining capacity rose 10.4 EH/s by May 2025, a 58% month-over-month surge, with plans to reach 25 EH/s by late 2025.

The company’s commitment to renewable energy operations in Canada, Sweden, and Paraguay positions it favorably worldwide—and in areas with plentiful low-cost, environmentally friendly energy.

HIVE’s AI expansion includes strategic investments in Nvidia GPU clusters, with operations expected to scale significantly. 

HIVE is a leader in first-mover advantage in the mining-to-AI transition. It holds critical infrastructure like cheap power and data centers.

“The lesson here is that bitcoin miners were the stepping stone for the AI business. They sourced stranded, wasted, and surplus electricity going nowhere. Bitcoin miners went and found a way to extract that energy and create economics out of it. That’s what’s really important. We’re the stepping stone for the great AI boom that we’re experiencing right now,” notes HIVE Executive Chairman Frank Holmes.

Plus, as of August 2025, HIVE boasts a substantial treasury holding of 2,201 BTC ($251.73 million value), allowing it to profit from Bitcoin’s rise without the economics of mining for it.

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Core Scientific is another company making the shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data center infrastructure. 

The company expects “a relatively equal split” between crypto mining and AI in 2025, representing “a radical shift from the high volatility bitcoin mining space moving into the data center” business.

In the meantime, CoreWeave has a definitive agreement to acquire Core Scientific in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $9 billion, significantly higher than the $5.2 billion market cap shares had at the end of September.

Specifically, Core Scientific stockholders will receive 0.1235 newly issued shares of CoreWeave Class A common stock for each share, with the transaction expected to close by the end of 2025.

CORZ Price Chart Over The Past Month. Source: Google Finance
Core Scientific’s transformation is evident in major expansion projects, including a $1.2 billion expansion of a data center in Denton, Texas, with CoreWeave to support AI and high-performance cloud computing. 

Additionally, the company plans new AI data centers in Georgia, with the first facility opening by July 2026.

The acquisition could prove beneficial for investors, with operational and lease payment savings netting over $500 million annually by the end of 2027. 

This vertical integration eliminates rental payments CoreWeave previously made to Core Scientific while securing critical infrastructure capacity. 

It could help boost valuations once the merger is complete, as AI data center demand continues to grow massively. 

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Core Scientific’s established infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and pending acquisition by a leading AI cloud provider position it advantageously in the multi-trillion dollar AI infrastructure buildout, offering investors exposure to this transformative technological shift.

REN Limited (IREN)
IREN Limited has become a momentum stock in recent weeks. Its shares have soared since executing a strategic pivot from bitcoin mining to AI-ready data centers. 

The company uniquely combines high-margin bitcoin mining with a strategic shift into green AI data centers. 

So far, that’s created 128% YoY growth, supported by ultra-low energy costs (3.3¢/kWh) that provide a major competitive advantage compared to other mining-to-AI plays.

The transformation is already generating significant returns. IREN’s AI cloud services now generate $26 million in annualized revenue, with 1,896 AI-capable GPUs (including NVIDIA H100/H200) deployed. 

However, the real growth catalyst came with IREN’s massive $674 million investment in 12,400 new GPUs, doubling AI cloud capacity to 23,000 units, which the company expects will generate some $500 million in annualized sales by early next year.

IREN Stock Price Chart Over The Past Month. Source: Google Finance
IREN’s flagship development, the Horizon 1 facility, is a $300-350 million project designed to support 200kW per rack via direct-to-chip cooling to host Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. 

Beyond this, IREN’s Sweetwater facility represents a 2GW flagship AI & compute hub with capacity for more than 700,000 liquid-cooled Blackwell GPUs.

Shares are now up roughly 300% in 2025 and 400% over the last 12 months. 

But with the AI data center story still the toast of investors in the stock market today, IREN is just another crypto mining play shifting with investor demand to the hot story of AI. 

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Massachusetts is set to hold a hearing to consider a Bitcoin reserve bill introduced by Senator Peter Durant.
The bill would allow the state to deposit seized Bitcoin and other digital assets into a reserve.
The proposal also permits the use of up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund for crypto investments.
The bill is part of a broader push by Republican lawmakers to adopt cryptocurrency reserves in several states.
Massachusetts faces political challenges due to its Democrat-controlled legislature, which may impact the bill’s chances of passing.

Massachusetts is set to hold a hearing on a bill regarding a Bitcoin strategic reserve. The legislation was first introduced in February by Republican state Senator Peter Durant. The bill aims to allow the state to invest in Bitcoin and other digital assets.

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Gains Traction in Massachusetts
The proposed law would allow Massachusetts to deposit any Bitcoin or other digital assets seized by the state into a reserve. It would also permit the state treasury to use up to 10% of the Commonwealth Stabilization Fund to invest in cryptocurrencies. According to Senator Durant, the move would help Massachusetts stay ahead in the growing cryptocurrency sector.

The Bitcoin reserve bill aligns with a broader push by Republican lawmakers across the country. Several states, including Massachusetts, have shown interest in adopting cryptocurrency reserves. However, the success of this bill in Massachusetts is uncertain due to the political landscape.

Massachusetts has a supermajority of Democrats in both its House of Representatives and Senate. The state also has a Democrat-controlled governorship, which may present challenges for the bill’s passage. The committee will consider the proposal despite these political hurdles.

The state’s current political climate may make it difficult for Republican-backed bills, such as this Bitcoin reserve proposal, to gain traction. Nevertheless, the bill’s supporters argue that it is essential for keeping the state competitive in the digital asset space.

States Adopt Bitcoin Reserves as Hedge Against Inflation
Massachusetts joins other states in considering cryptocurrency as part of their strategic reserves. As of September, a few U.S. states, like New Hampshire and Texas, have already passed similar laws. These states are positioning Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and a store of value.

At the federal level, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a government Bitcoin reserve. Several Republican lawmakers are pushing for a similar strategy at the federal level through the BITCOIN Act. Meanwhile, other states, such as Michigan and Ohio, continue to explore the possibility of establishing their own Bitcoin reserves.