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Pseudonymous crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has published a bullish outlook for the most popular meme-themed cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, for this year.

The trader believes that, powered by the current bullish reversal on the crypto market, Dogecoin could go up and reach levels close to $2 per coin.

Dogecoin may target $1.60, per analystTrader Tardigrade shared a DOGE/USD chart with a classic example of fractal analysis. The trader spotted a recurring pattern over the past decade, and he told the crypto community that the likelihood of similar explosive Dogecoin growth occurring again is high this year.

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The trader identified the “bullish breakdown” pattern on the chart. A breakdown shows an asset’s price falling below a support line and, thus, showing a bearish sign. The chart shows that before every tremendous bull run staged in 2017 and 2021, the meme coin’s price briefly went down below the local support level. Crypto analysts usually believe that during such price dips, the market shakes out “weak hands” and short-sellers before it starts going up again, leaving those behind.

The analyst’s chart shows that a similar breakdown is taking place at the moment, with DOGE trading at a support zone around $0.07-$0.09 after a 3.4% surge over the past 24 hours. The expected breakout this year, according to Trader Tardigrade, is $1.60 and $2.20. This would significantly exceed Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.70 reached in May 2021.

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Reality check for DogecoinHowever, the community should bear in mind that in order to stage a massive price increase like that, the market capitalization value of the meme coin needs to surge from the current $15.68 billion to a mammoth $230 billion. This is close to the market cap of Ethereum, which currently sits at $250 billion. A great amount of new capital will have to flow into Dogecoin, which makes the aforementioned scenario rather unrealistic.

Besides, in 2021, DOGE hit an ATH largely thanks to Elon Musk’s support, which gave DOGE a lot of publicity, including Musk’s debut on the national U.S. TV show Saturday Night Live.

Meanwhile, recently launched Dogecoin ETFs have broken a no-flow streak that lasted for the past 30 days, according to data shared by SoSoValue. As of March 2, those ETFs have inhaled $779,000 from institutional investors.

Bitcoin price jumped to its highest level in over a month as investors reacted to news that Iran had reached out to the United States for talks on ending the war.

Summary

Bitcoin price jumped to $72,000 for the first time in a month. The rally happened amid reports that Iran had reached out to the United States. Still, recent rebounds have turned out to be dead-cat bounces. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $72,000, its highest level since February 4, and 20% above the lowest level this year.

However, there is a risk that this rebound could be a bull trap. For one, Iran has rejected reports of potential talks with the United States. 

The country hopes to increase damage to US interests in the region, boost crude oil and natural gas prices, and increase damage to Israel. Its leaders believe that doing that will give it an advantage during talks.

Indeed, a Polymarket poll shows that the odds of a ceasefire happening by March 31 dropped by 11% to 38%. Odds of the ceasefire happening by April 30 dropped by 15% to 56%.

The start of talks between the US and Iran would be bullish for Bitcoin and other assets as it would lead to lower inflation. It would also remove the most geopolitical risks from the market.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin price may retreat after Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, hinted that the US will likely implement Trump’s 15% tariff as soon as this week. The tariff will jump from the current 10%, making it hard for companies to do business in the US.

This tariff comes after the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump erred when he used emergency powers to implement “reciprocal” tariffs on other countries. These tariffs are based on section 122 that enables the president to implement tariffs that last for 150 days.

Technical analysis suggests that the Bitcoin price may still retreat  BTC price chart | Source: crypto.news Recent gains in the crypto market have turned out to be dead-cat bounces or bull traps. A DCB is a situation where a falling asset bounces back briefly and then drops again. For example, the coin rebounded on Monday and then dropped on Tuesday.

Bitcoin is still at risk of further downside as it remains below the Supertrend indicator. It also remains below all moving averages. For a recovery to happen, the coin will need to move above these indicators.

Therefore, while this could be a sign of a new bull run, there is a risk that it will resume the downward trend, and possibly retest the year-to-date low of $60,000.

Bitcoin’s market cycles have often followed recognizable technical structures, and one analyst now believes those repeating structures may already be pointing toward the next major bottom.

This is the foundational principle behind why Elliott Wave, Harmonic Patterns, and Wyckoff theory work: trade an asset long enough, and it begins to show a pattern memory. Right now, that memory is speaking. And it’s pointing to a Bitcoin price bottom below $40,000.

Pattern Memory And Bitcoin’s Retracement History A chart shared by market commentator Lisa N Edwards outlined how Bitcoin’s retracement behavior could determine where the current cycle eventually stabilizes during the current downturn. The analysis revolves around the concept of pattern memory, the idea that assets with long trading histories tend to repeat certain behavioral patterns across cycles. 

Pattern memory shows that Bitcoin’s previous market cycles have consistently ended near specific Fibonacci retracement levels from the previous peak. These levels have always acted as areas where the Bitcoin price finally found a durable bottom before beginning a new bull phase.

During the 2013 cycle, Bitcoin ultimately formed its bottom near the 0.86 Fibonacci retracement. The 2017 cycle followed a similar structure, once again reaching the 0.86 retracement low before a new accumulation phase began. However, the 2021 market cycle bottom occurred slightly higher, around the 0.786 retracement level.

Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @LisaNEdwards On X

Bitcoin Pattern Memory: Where Is The Next Real Bottom? If October 2025 was the true cycle high for Bitcoin, as the monthly chart on the 1M timeframe suggests, then history gives us a roadmap for where price is likely headed before the next major bull run begins. Applying the same retracement framework to the current market cycle produces a range where Bitcoin may eventually bottom if history repeats.

Mapping the current cycle’s Fibonacci retracement from the cycle low to the October 2025 high reveals three critical zones. The 0.618 sits at approximately $57,000-$58,000, which also aligns closely with the Weekly 200 Moving Average. However, this level alone may not represent the final low, based on how previous cycles behaved.

Instead, deeper retracement levels appear more consistent with historical patterns. This is where the 0.786 and 0.86 retacements come into play. The 0.786 retracement level sits near $39,000 and coincides with the monthly 100-moving average. Beneath that, the 0.86 retracement level falls around $31,000.

Both levels have previously defined major cycle bottoms; therefore, Bitcoin’s next long-term low could be somewhere within the $39,000 to $31,000 range if the October 2025 peak proves to be the true cycle high.

Some market commentators have floated lower downside targets, including projections that Bitcoin could revisit the $20,000 region. However, the pattern-memory analysis shows that such a drop would represent a complete breakdown of Bitcoin’s historical cycle behavior.

BTC price breaks $71,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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The crypto market has a completely new lease on life, with Bitcoin and altcoins like Cardano (ADA) recording sharp price gains, per CoinMarketCap data. Specifically, Cardano has seen a visible shift in its on-chain metrics, suggesting that a somewhat bigger rally is ahead.

Cardano on-chain data shiftsOver the past 24 hours, Cardano trading volume has recorded more than a 23% increase. Within this period, the digital currency has seen a total of more than $834 million, shuffled through trading platforms.

With gradual liquidity returning to the market, speculation about how much of an upside it will be for the Cardano price are now growing. By implication, the ADA price is gradually eyeing a retest of the $0.30 resistant level. 

As of writing time, the Cardano price is up by 1.55% in the past day and has a spot market price of $0.2668. The last time ADA was priced at $0.30 was Jan. 31, after which it has recorded a series of higher lows under varying market conditions.

Cardano Hourly Price Chart | Source: TradingView/CoinMarketCapWith Cardano open interest always fluctuating and RSI and the moving average teasing a comeback, a retest of the resistance zone might open the ADA price to wilder price rallies.

Role of Midnight networkAmid the growing push for a Cardano rebound, the role of the privacy chain, Midnight Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, is also under review. As the sidechain hinted, the mainnet for the blockchain is on track to be launched later this month, setting a new era of privacy for Cardano.

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With top federated node validators like Google Cloud and Vodafone now added to the lineup, exposure to the broader Cardano ecosystem is poised to grow. With Midnight, Cardano can have a proxy rival against Zcash and other privacy-focused chains.

While the ADA price is largely considered undervalued, the technical posture and ecosystem trends hint at a big breakout ahead.

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As the total amount of SHIB held on exchanges continues to drop, Shiba Inu is getting close to a significant change in its on-chain structure. More than two trillion SHIB tokens have been removed from trading platforms, according to recent data, bringing the total exchange reserves closer to the crucial 80 trillion mark. 

It is getting betterThis consistent outflow may indicate a progressively better environment for the meme-based cryptocurrency, even though the asset's price performance is still poor.

The quantity of tokens that are easily accessible for sale on trading platforms is represented by exchange reserves. When these reserves fall, it usually means that instead of getting assets ready for liquidation, holders are shifting them into long-term storage or private wallets. 

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SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewThe decline in exchange balances, in SHIB's case, indicates that some market players might be moving away from active trading and toward holding.

Netflow data also shows that withdrawals are currently greater than deposits. Because fewer tokens are placed directly on exchanges, where they can be sold instantly, this imbalance lessens the pressure to sell right away. 

Things will not be easy for SHIBThis does not always result in a price increase, but it does set the stage for price stabilization in the event that demand eventually picks back up.

Technically speaking, SHIB's chart still shows a difficult situation. The asset is still trading below all significant moving averages and forming lower highs as it continues its ongoing downward trend.

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The price has been drifting toward levels not seen in years, as recent attempts at consolidation have repeatedly failed. Momentum indicators are still low, indicating that buyers have not yet taken back control of the market.

On the other hand, a possible long-term benefit is introduced by the decrease in the exchange supply. There is less circulating liquidity available for quick sales when significant volumes of tokens depart from exchanges. 

The decreased supply on exchanges can intensify upward movements if market sentiment improves or new demand enters the market.

The notion that long-term holders are accumulating could be strengthened if the current trend continues and exchange holdings drop below the 80 trillion threshold.

DDC Enterprise has increased its BTC holdings to 2,183 coins alongside record guidance.

Summary

DDC Enterprise now holds 2,183 BTC after adding 65 BTC during the latest treasury allocation round. The company guided for 2025 revenue of $39m to $41m, up sharply from prior periods. BTC traded near $72k with 7% daily gains, as on-chain data showed continued ETF and corporate inflows. DDC Enterprise has expanded its bitcoin treasury as it forecasts record revenue for 2025, underscoring how smaller corporates are increasingly adopting BTC as a balance-sheet asset alongside cash and short-term securities. The company disclosed that it now holds 2,183 BTC after purchasing an additional 65 BTC in its latest allocation cycle, pushing the notional value of its holdings into the low nine-figure range at current prices.

Management simultaneously projected full-year 2025 revenue between $39m and $41m, signaling confidence in core operations even as macro conditions and funding costs remain uncertain. This dual move — stronger guidance and a larger BTC position — positions DDC Enterprise as part of the expanding cohort of firms treating bitcoin as both a strategic reserve and a potential hedge against fiat debasement and inflation volatility.

The timing of the purchase coincides with renewed strength in the broader crypto market. BTC has reclaimed the $70k level after a stretch of weakness driven by profit-taking, ETF flow noise, and macro risk-off episodes, while Bitcoin (BTC) spot volumes on major exchanges have risen in tandem with net inflows into U.S. spot ETFs. For DDC Enterprise, locking in additional exposure while prices recover suggests an explicit willingness to live with mark-to-market volatility in exchange for longer-term upside and diversification. The firm joins a wider set of publicly visible corporates — from micro-cap growth names to larger fintechs such as Coinbase — that have incorporated digital assets into their treasury playbook, often alongside credit facilities and structured products that use BTC as collateral.

Corporate treasuries turn to BTC DDC Enterprise’s move fits into a broader pattern where corporate treasurers increasingly consider bitcoin allocations as part of liquidity and duration management rather than as a speculative side bet. In practical terms, this often means carving out a fixed percentage of excess cash for BTC purchases, executed over time via exchanges, desks, or ETF wrappers, then holding those assets in cold storage or with institutional custodians. As more firms integrate digital-asset rails via partners like Visa, operational frictions around settlement, payroll, and vendor payments are gradually declining, making it easier to justify on-chain exposure without disrupting day-to-day cash management.

Market structure also favors this shift. After months of distribution from long-term holders and macro-driven deleveraging, derivatives positioning in BTC has normalized, with funding rates near neutral and open interest rebuilding in a healthier, spot-led fashion. This environment reduces the risk that a single negative catalyst will trigger outsized liquidations, giving corporates like DDC Enterprise slightly more confidence when adding to holdings. Meanwhile, regulators continue to refine rules around custody, accounting, and disclosure, with frameworks such as MiCA in Europe clarifying how listed companies should report digital-asset exposure. For shareholders, the key question will be whether management can balance BTC’s volatility with operational discipline, ensuring that ambitious revenue guidance in the $39m–$41m range is met without undue reliance on asset price appreciation.

XRP is still trading under a broader bearish structure, but the recent price action looks like a base attempt after the sharp drawdown. For buyers, the main job is to reclaim key resistance zones and break the downtrend structure.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the accelerated expiry date of the common share purchase warrants ("Warrants") issued by the Company pursuant to the Listed Issuer Finance Exemption ("LIFE") Offering and Private Placement announced by the Company on May 20, 2025 and completed in tranches on June 18, July 3, July 16 and July 21, 2025 (together the "Financing").

The Company issued an aggregate of 17,339,336 Warrants pursuant to the Financing entitling the holders thereof to purchase one common share of the Company ("Common Share") per Warrant at an exercise price of C$1.20 per Common Share for a period of 18 months following the date of issuance, subject to the Acceleration Clause (as defined herein).

The Warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry provision such that if, for any 15 consecutive trading days during the unexpired term of the Warrants, the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSX-V exceeds $1.35 (the "Acceleration Trigger"), the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by way of an announcement ("Acceleration Clause").

The Company hereby advises that the Acceleration Trigger has been met as a result of the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSXV exceeding $1.35 for a period of 15 consecutive trading days ended March 3, 2026. Accordingly, the accelerated expiry date of the Warrants shall be Wednesday, April 10, 2026 ("Accelerated Expiry Date"), being 37 days following the date of this notice. All Warrants that remain unexercised after 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver time) on the Accelerated Expiry Date will expire and become void and of no further force or effect.

To date, 5,132,643 Warrants have been exercised resulting in gross proceeds of $6,159,172 to the Company. If all the remaining 12,206,696 Warrants are exercised, the Company will receive further gross proceeds of approximately C$14,648,036.

About CoTec

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains.

CoTec's mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic mineral supply chains for the countries we operate in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca

For further information, please contact:

Braam Jonker - (604) 992-5600
Chief Financial Officer

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Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements relating to the advancement, development, financing and potential construction of the Company's projects and investments; anticipated economic metrics; expected production, permitting, engineering and execution milestones; potential strategic transactions or listings; future investment opportunities; and management's expectations regarding the Company's strategy and growth plans. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions, including assumptions regarding the continued advancement of the Company's projects, availability of financing, receipt of required permits and approvals, commodity price assumptions, and general economic and market conditions. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks, including, without limitation: risks relating to project development and execution; the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms or at all; changes in commodity prices; changes in government regulation or policy; permitting and environmental risks; joint venture and counterparty risks; and general economic, market and industry conditions. For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company, readers are encouraged to review the Company's public disclosure documents, which are available under the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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

SOURCE: CoTec Holdings Corp.

Detroit, Michigan--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2026) - Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCID: AITX) (the "Company"), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced that an existing channel partner has ordered two ROSA™ security devices, each powered by SARA™, RAD's agentic AI platform, to complete the detection to guard response architecture at a retail property. The pending deployment is designed to provide continuous edge-based monitoring with intelligent escalation to human guard response only when required, offering a more controlled and cost efficient approach to securing retail environments.

Artist’s depiction of a RAD ROSA security device securing a retail property as part of a detection to guard response architecture powered by SARA.

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Retail centers continue to face rising security costs driven by labor inflation, expanding property footprints, and increased after hours exposure. Traditional guard-only models often require continuous on-site presence regardless of actual threat activity, creating significant operating expense. By positioning ROSA devices at key access points and integrating SARA for intelligent analysis and escalation, the security posture shifts from constant manual coverage to continuous autonomous detection with targeted human intervention. This architecture provides retail operators with improved oversight while helping bring greater predictability and discipline to security spending.

Troy McCanna, Chief Revenue and Chief Security Officer at RAD, commented, "The industry is recognizing that placing autonomous detection at the edge and using intelligent AI to determine when human response is necessary is a smarter operational model. Retail operators cannot continue absorbing rising guard costs while maintaining the same coverage expectations. What we are seeing now is a shift toward layered security where technology handles constant monitoring and people are deployed with purpose. That transition is accelerating."

RAD invites security professionals and current and prospective channel partners to experience its full portfolio of solutions in action at ISC West 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, speak directly with RAD leadership and product experts, and learn how autonomous security deployments are being proven, expanded, and scaled across real world environments. Meetings may be scheduled in advance or coordinated onsite throughout the event.

About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX)
AITX, through its primary subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry1 through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry's existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.

The Company's operations and internal controls have been validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, which is a formal, independent audit that evaluates a service organization's internal controls for handling customer data and determines if the controls are not only designed properly but also operating effectively to protect customer data. This audit reinforces the Company's credibility with enterprise and government clients who require strict data protection and security compliance.

RAD is led by Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD, who brings decades of experience in the security services industry. Reinharz serves as chair of the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Autonomous Solutions Working Group and as a member of the SIA Board of Directors. The RAD team also draws on extensive expertise across the sector, including Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP, President of RAD and Chair of the ASIS International North American Regional Board of Directors, Troy McCanna, former FBI Special Agent and RAD's Chief Security Officer, and Stacy Stephens, co-founder of security robotics company Knightscope. Their combined backgrounds in security industry leadership, law enforcement, and robotics innovation reinforce RAD's ability to deliver proven, practical, and disruptive solutions to its clients.

RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.

AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX's RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.raddog.ai, www.radgroup.ai, www.saramonitoring.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on X @SteveReinharz.

CAUTIONARY DISCLOSURE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained in this publication does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy securities of Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company"). The information provided herein is believed to be accurate and reliable, however the Company makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or completeness. The Company has no obligation to provide the recipient with additional updated information. No information in this publication should be interpreted as any indication whatsoever of the Company's future revenues, results of operations, or stock price.

For purposes of the Company's disclosures, "Artificial Intelligence" refers to machine-based systems designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy that, for a given set of human defined objectives, can make predictions, recommendations, or decisions influencing real or virtual environments. In the context of the Company's business, Artificial Intelligence is deployed primarily within the security services and property management industries to support functions such as detection, analysis, prioritization, communication, and response related to safety, security, and operational events.

The Company delivers these capabilities principally through its SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent) platform, which serves as the Company's primary agentic artificial intelligence system. SARA is designed to receive and process video, audio, and other sensor data, apply automated analysis and inference, and support actions in accordance with predefined operational objectives and human oversight.

Further note that the Company's Board of Directors oversees the Company's deployment of Artificial Intelligence.

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Stock futures are slightly higher this morning after two days of volatile trading, as investors assess the potential impact of the conflict in the Middle East; U.S. officials said Iran’s fighting capacity has been diminished while Saudi Arabia said a strike on an oil processing plant caused little damage; oil prices have stabilized after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. would protect oil shipping; bitcoin is surging, lifting crypto stocks along with it; and chip giant Broadcom is set to report earnings after the closing bell. Here's what you need to know today.

Stock Futures Rise as Traders Monitor War Stock futures are ticking higher after a wild few days of trading, as investors keep close tabs on developments in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.2% recently, while those linked to the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. Major indexes closed lower yesterday but well above their intraday lows, as the market rebounded from steep early losses for the second day in a row. At one point Tuesday, the Dow had shed nearly 1,300 points—on track for its worst day since last April's tariff shock—but the blue chip index ended the day down 400 points.

Oil prices stabilized after two days of big gains that were fueled by concerns about supply disruptions, while bitcoin surged. (more on those markets below.) Gold futures were up 1.2% recently at $5,185 an ounce, recovering from a decline yesterday that came on the heels of a big gain on Monday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which can influence mortgage rates and other consumer loans, was at 4.08%, up from 4.06% at yesterday's close.

Iran Conflict Enters 5th Day The conflict in the Middle East moved into its fifth day on Wednesday as U.S. military leaders said that Iran’s ability to launch attacks was declining. U.S. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said that the U.S. has  “severely degraded Iran’s air defenses and destroyed hundreds of Iran’s ballistic missiles, launchers and drones,” according to a Wall Street Journal report. CNN reported that Trump said that Iran’s navy and air force have been “knocked out.” Israel said it has launched another wave of strikes in Iran while also targeting locations in Lebanon. The Saudi Arabia Defense Ministry said an Iranian strike on a Saudi Aramco oil facility caused minor damage that forced a temporary halt in operations, The Journal reported.

Oil Stabilizes After Trump Promises Tanker Protection Oil prices were little changed after rising sharply the past two days, as President Trump promised to provide insurance and possible Navy protection for oil tankers threatened by Iran. West Texas Intermediate futures, the U.S. crude oil benchmark, were recently down 0.5% at around $74 per barrel, after rising 11% over the past two sessions to its highest level since June. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were holding steady at around $81.50 per barrel, after gaining 12% the past two days. Goldman Sachs lifted its forecast for oil prices by $10, with the bank now projecting that Brent crude will average $76 a barrel over the second quarter, up from the prior projection of $66 a barrel. Investors are concerned that a sustained rise in oil prices could spark inflation and weigh on economic activity.

Bitcoin Rises Above $70,000, Lifting Crypto Stocks Bitcoin surged overnight to eclipse the $70,000 threshold for the first time since mid-February. Bitcoin traded at around $71,300 recently, up from a low yesterday around $66,300. The rising bitcoin price helped lift stocks tied to cryptocurrencies. Shares of major bitcoin buyer Strategy (MSTR) and crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) were each up about 7% in recent premarket trading, while bitcoin miners MARA Holdings (MARA) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) added 6% and 4%, respectively.

Broadcom Set to Report Earnings Today Investors will be keeping a close eye on Broadcom (AVGO) results, due after the closing bell, for the latest indication of the state of the AI business. The chipmaker is expected to report adjusted earnings per share of $2.02 on a nearly 29% year-over-year jump in revenue to a record $19.21 billion for its fiscal first quarter, according to estimates compiled by Visible Alpha. Broadcom stock has lost nearly one-quarter of its value from its December high, amid concerns about growing competition, pressures from rising memory prices, and skepticism around the sustainability of AI-driven growth. However, Wall Street analysts have remained bullish on Broadcom, setting a mean target price of around $454. The stock was up about 1% ahead of the opening bell at around $317.

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WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Charles Schwab Corporation announced today that it has scheduled its Institutional Investor Day on Thursday, May 14th. This event, which will be held via live public webcast, is designed to help the investment community keep abreast of recent business developments and the Company’s current strategic focus. The program is scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET. Participants will include members of the company’s executive management and senior leadership team.

The event will be accessible at https://schwabevents.com/corporation.

About Charles Schwab

The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) is a leading provider of financial services, with 38.7 million active brokerage accounts, 5.8 million workplace plan participant accounts, 2.2 million banking accounts, and $12.15 trillion in client assets as of January 31, 2026. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company provides a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services to individual investors and independent investment advisors. Its broker-dealer subsidiary, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (member SIPC, https://www.sipc.org), and its affiliates offer a complete range of investment services and products including an extensive selection of mutual funds; financial planning and investment advice; retirement plan and equity compensation plan services; referrals to independent, fee-based investment advisors; and custodial, operational and trading support for independent, fee-based investment advisors through Schwab Advisor ServicesTM. Its primary banking subsidiary, Charles Schwab Bank, SSB (member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender), provides banking and lending services and products. More information is available at https://www.aboutschwab.com.

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New Multi-Port Charging Architecture Signals a Potential Leap Toward Ultra-Fast EV Refueling - Designed to Accelerate Adoption, Improve Infrastructure Efficiency, and Transform the Global Charging Experience

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1, titled "Multi-Port Charging Assembly for Electric Vehicles."

Click here to view U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1 at the USPTO

This newly issued patent represents a potential advancement in electric vehicle charging technology. The patented multi-port charging architecture is engineered to combine multiple independent power inputs and intelligently manage them through a single charging interface. By addressing structural limitations inherent in traditional single-port charging systems, the technology introduces a new infrastructure model that could significantly enhance how electric vehicles are recharged worldwide.

The Company believes this multi-port charging approach has the potential to dramatically reduce overall EV charging times while maintaining compatibility with existing vehicle standards, positioning the technology as a scalable solution for next-generation global EV infrastructure.

"Our primary objective with this patented technology is to fundamentally redefine the electric vehicle charging experience," said Shlomo Bleier, Chief Executive Officer of Elektros Inc. "We are working toward a future where recharging an electric vehicle from empty to full is comparable to refueling a gasoline vehicle - approximately three to four minutes. With our multi-port charging architecture, our goal is to enable full EV battery recharging in roughly seven minutes, a transformative advancement compared to the approximately one hour required by today's fastest supercharging solutions."

The patent was officially issued on January 13, 2026, includes 20 claims, and benefits from a 713-day patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. §154(b). The invention was developed by Shlomo Bleier and is assigned to Elektros Inc.

Elektros believes the technology may be applicable across a broad range of electric vehicle platforms, including passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and specialty electric vehicles worldwide.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated technological capabilities, performance targets, infrastructure deployment, commercialization plans, and potential market opportunities. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors including technological development challenges, regulatory considerations, capital availability, market acceptance, competitive developments, and broader economic conditions. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

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Website: www.elektros.energy

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI), a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, has approved a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, payable on April 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 16, 2026. Johnson Controls has paid a consecutive dividend since 1887.

About Johnson Controls: 

Johnson Controls, a global technology leader in energy efficiency, decarbonization, thermal management and mission-critical performance, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

 Visit johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnsoncontrols on social platforms. 

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Ongoing Service Highlights a Decade of Exceptional Quality, Support and Trust March 04, 2026 08:46 ET  | Source: Lakeland Industries, Inc.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. ("Lakeland Fire + Safety" or "Lakeland") (NASDAQ: LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, today announced that its Arizona PPE Recon, Inc. (“Arizona PPE”) subsidiary, which specializes in personal protective equipment (PPE) care and maintenance services, has marked a milestone with the City of Phoenix, Arizona Fire Department (“Phoenix Fire Dept.”) for ongoing PPE advanced decontamination, inspection and repair services for the 10th consecutive year.

The Phoenix Fire Dept. employs over 1,900 sworn firefighters and more than 400 civilian personnel. As one of the busiest departments in the U.S., it operates 59+ stations, with over 400 firefighters on duty across three shifts. Phoenix Fire provides coverage for an area of approximately 520 square miles, supporting over 1.4 million residents, with the department responding to over 231,000 emergency calls annually.

“Phoenix Fire Dept. was Arizona PPE’s first customer in 2016, and this 10th year of support is a testament to its customer service, attention to detail and efficiency,” said Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Fire + Safety. “This ongoing relationship also highlights that Arizona PPE has become a long-term partner to the Phoenix Fire Dept. by offering verified, standards-based care and maintenance programs for turnout gear with proven processes, documentation, and demonstrated service quality. This renewal reflects ten years of evidence that relentless service quality builds lasting retention and a trusted partnership dedicated to protecting the health and safety of first responders and their families.”

The scope of work includes the maintenance and cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE) gear in accordance with NFPA 1850 requirements, including documented inspection and care practices designed to help departments maintain gear readiness and support firefighter health and safety.

Arizona PPE is a leading and rapidly expanding UL-certified ISP in the Arizona firefighting services market and provides advanced decontamination, repair, and inspection of firefighting personal protective equipment, along with rental services and sales of cleaning detergents, extractors, and dryers.

About Lakeland Fire + Safety

Lakeland Fire + Safety manufactures and sells a comprehensive line of fire services and industrial protective clothing and accessories for the industrial and first responder markets. In addition, we provide decontamination, repair and rental services that complement our fire services portfolio. Our products are sold globally by our in-house sales teams, our customer service group, and authorized independent sales representatives to a strategic global network of selective fire and industrial distributors and wholesale partners. Our authorized distributors supply end users across various industries, including integrated oil, chemical/petrochemical, automobile, transportation, steel, glass, construction, smelting, cleanroom, janitorial, pharmaceutical, and high-tech electronics manufacturers, as well as scientific, medical laboratories, and the utilities industry. In addition, we supply federal, state and local governmental agencies and departments, including fire and law enforcement, airport crash rescue units, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control. Internationally, we sell to a mix of end-users directly and to industrial distributors, depending on the particular country and market. In addition to the United States, sales are made into more than 50 foreign countries, the majority of which were into China, the European Economic Community ("EEC"), Canada, Chile, Argentina, Commonwealth of Independent States (“CIS”) Region, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, India, Uruguay, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

For more information about Lakeland, please visit the Company's website at www.lakeland.com.

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Crypto-linked equities are surging in premarket trading Wednesday morning. Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is up 6.7%, Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is up 5.6%, and Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is up 2.9% as of 7:55 AM ET, with Bitcoin providing the fuel for all three moves.

Bitcoin’s Rebound Drives the Rally The primary catalyst is a sharp recovery in Bitcoin prices. Bitcoin closed at $65,769 on March 1 before rebounding to $68,832 on March 2 and hitting $71,500 this morning.

According to CoinDesk’s Wednesday morning report, the climb through $71,000 has been driven by a combination of improving macro sentiment, renewed institutional interest, and easing fears around broader risk-asset selling. That kind of macro tailwind does not stay contained to Bitcoin. It flows directly into every publicly traded company with meaningful crypto exposure.

Why These Three Names Move Together Each of these companies has a distinct but direct link to Bitcoin and crypto market health.

Strategy is the most leveraged play of the three. The company holds 713,502 BTC acquired at a cost basis of roughly $54.26 billion. When Bitcoin moves, Strategy’s balance sheet moves with it in real time. The stock is essentially a leveraged Bitcoin proxy wrapped in a corporate structure. MSTR had already gained 6.48% over the prior week heading into Wednesday, and analysts remain broadly bullish, with 13 buy-equivalent ratings against just one hold and a consensus price target of $394.38.

Coinbase is the largest US crypto exchange, and its revenue is directly tied to trading volume and crypto asset prices. Higher Bitcoin prices tend to bring more retail and institutional activity to the platform. COIN had already gained 12.55% over the prior week, and analysts carry a consensus target price of $250.90 on the stock against Tuesday’s close of $182.36. Our 24/7 Wall St. Price Prediction | COIN Price Prediction for COIN stands even higher, at $295.90.

Circle is the stablecoin story. As the issuer of USDC, Circle benefits when crypto market activity accelerates and demand for digital dollar infrastructure grows. The company just reported a strong Q4 just one week ago on February 25. Revenue came in at $770.23 million, up 77% year over year, with USDC in circulation reaching $75.3 billion. CEO Jeremy Allaire framed the moment clearly on the earnings call:

“The fourth quarter marked another step forward in Circle’s mission to build the infrastructure for an open, programmable internet financial system. USDC adoption continued to expand globally as more enterprises, developers, and public institutions integrated digital dollars into real-world payments, treasury, and onchain financial workflows.”

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire, Q4 2025 earnings call

CRCL has surged 62.34% over the past week, reflecting both the earnings beat and the broader crypto tailwind.

What to Watch Whether these premarket gains hold into the regular session will depend on whether Bitcoin can sustain its footing above $71,000. Prediction markets currently put the odds of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 by year-end at 37.5%.

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Costco shares have climbed 17% year-to-date, reaching $1,007.77 to close out March 3rd,  a stark contrast to the S&P 500, which is essentially flat at -0.24% YTD. Yet despite that outperformance, broader sentiment around the stock remains cautious, with tariff uncertainty and rising labor costs weighing on investor confidence in the consumer defensive space. The underlying business, however, continues to compound quietly and consistently. Membership renewal rates are holding firm, e-commerce is accelerating, and cash generation is strengthening. With earnings on March 5, 2026 approaching, the setup is in place for Costco to reset the narrative.

Costco’s Membership Flywheel and Digital Momentum Should Drive a Beat The most important thing to understand about Costco’s earnings model is that a significant portion of its profit is essentially pre-collected. Membership fee income hit $1.329 billion in Q1 FY2026, up 14.0% year-over-year, and that revenue stream carries near-100% margins. With 81.4 million paid memberships and a worldwide renewal rate of 89.7%, the fee base is both large and sticky. The September 2024 membership fee increase continues to flow through the income statement, providing a structural tailwind that doesn’t depend on consumer spending behavior.

Beyond membership, Costco’s e-commerce channel is delivering outsized growth. E-commerce comparable sales rose 20.5% in Q1 FY2026, with site traffic up 24% and average order value up 13%. That momentum has been consistent across recent quarters — digital comp sales have ranged from 13.6% to 20.9% over the past four quarters — and shows no sign of plateauing.

The earnings beat track record reinforces the bull case. Costco has beaten EPS estimates in eight consecutive quarters, with surprise margins ranging from 0.86% to 6.32%. Prediction markets are pricing in continued outperformance: Polymarket currently shows a 92.5% probability that Costco beats quarterly earnings, with the market expiring on March 5. Full-year analyst estimates reflect sustained growth, with quarterly earnings growth running at 11.4% year-over-year — well above the broader market average. That combination of recurring revenue visibility, digital acceleration, and a consistent beat pattern positions Costco well heading into Thursday’s print.

The Stock Looks Attractive at Current Levels Costco trades at a forward P/E of 49.75x — a meaningful premium to the broader market. That premium is justified by the earnings growth profile: quarterly earnings growth of 11.4% year-over-year, underpinned by a membership model that generates predictable, high-margin fee income regardless of macroeconomic conditions. The business also carries a return on equity of 30.3%, which reflects the capital efficiency of the warehouse model at scale.

Analyst consensus supports the upside case. The 12-month consensus price target stands at $1,052.94, implying roughly 4.5% upside from current levels. Of the 37 analysts covering the stock, 23 carry Buy ratings versus 12 Holds and just 2 Sells. The stock is currently trading below its 52-week high of $1,062.65, meaning it hasn’t fully recovered from last year’s pullback even as the business has continued to strengthen. With membership income compounding, e-commerce accelerating, and a near-unbroken streak of earnings beats, Thursday’s results represent the most immediate catalyst for the stock to close that gap.

Any word on a Costco special dividend will immediately send the stock higher. Costco has a history of returning excess cash to shareholders through large special dividends, typically every few years when its balance sheet builds significant surplus cash. The company paid $7 per share in 2012, $5 in 2015, $7 in 2017, $10 in 2020, and most recently $15 per share in late 2023, its largest payout ever. These one-time distributions have become a recurring feature of Costco’s capital return strategy and are closely watched by investors, as announcements have historically served as a positive catalyst for the stock.

Newly Issued Patent Aims to Dramatically Compress EV Charging Times While Preserving Compatibility with Existing Vehicle Standards Worldwide

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 4, 2026 / Elektros Inc. (OTC Pink:ELEK) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1, titled "Multi-Port Charging Assembly for Electric Vehicles."

View U.S. Patent No. 12,522,100 B1 at the USPTO

This newly issued patent represents a potential advancement in electric vehicle charging technology. The patented multi-port charging architecture is engineered to combine multiple independent power inputs and intelligently manage them through a single charging interface. By addressing structural limitations inherent in traditional single-port charging systems, the technology introduces a new infrastructure model that could significantly enhance how electric vehicles are recharged worldwide.

The Company believes this multi-port charging approach has the potential to dramatically reduce overall EV charging times while maintaining compatibility with existing vehicle standards, positioning the technology as a scalable solution for next-generation global EV infrastructure.

"Our primary objective with this patented technology is to fundamentally redefine the electric vehicle charging experience," said Shlomo Bleier, Chief Executive Officer of Elektros Inc. "We are working toward a future where recharging an electric vehicle from empty to full is comparable to refueling a gasoline vehicle - approximately three to four minutes. With our multi-port charging architecture, our goal is to enable full EV battery recharging in roughly seven minutes, a transformative advancement compared to the approximately one hour required by today's fastest supercharging solutions."

The patent was officially issued on January 13, 2026, includes 20 claims, and benefits from a 713-day patent term extension under 35 U.S.C. §154(b). The invention was developed by Shlomo Bleier and is assigned to Elektros Inc.

Elektros believes the technology may be applicable across a broad range of electric vehicle platforms, including passenger vehicles, commercial fleets, and specialty electric vehicles worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated technological capabilities, performance targets, infrastructure deployment, commercialization plans, and potential market opportunities. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to factors including technological development challenges, regulatory considerations, capital availability, market acceptance, competitive developments, and broader economic conditions. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

Contact:

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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.elektros.energy

SOURCE: Elektros, Inc.

Collaboration will evaluate Akeso's cadonilimab in combination with INOVIO's INO-5412 (INO-5401 plus INO-9012) as a potential treatment for glioblastoma (GBM), the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer Novel combination therapy will be studied as part of the Phase II adaptive platform trial known as the INdividualized Screening trial of Innovative Glioblastoma Therapy (INSIGhT), sponsored by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Study builds on the previously reported positive Phase II results involving INO-5401 in GBM, adding a novel, first-in-class PD-1/CTLA-4 bi-specific immunotherapy, which potentially provides additional checkpoint inhibition through CTLA-4 binding. , /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) ("Akeso"), and INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO) today announced that they have entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement to evaluate cadonilimab, Akeso's first-in-class PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, in combination with INO-5412, INOVIO's DNA immunotherapy candidate, for the potential treatment of GBM. The combination therapy will be studied as a part of INSIGhT, the innovative Phase II adaptive platform trial sponsored by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and conducted with Mass General Brigham Cancer Care, Inc., which is designed to quickly and efficiently find new treatments for GBM. Dosing in the combination therapy trial is expected to begin in the second half of 2026.

Cadonilimab has received marketing approval in China for several indications, including first-line gastric cancer, first-line cervical cancer, and second/third-line cervical cancer, demonstrating effectiveness irrespective of PD-L1 expression status. As the world's first approved bispecific antibody for cancer immunotherapy, cadonilimab has established its clinical value through real-world application and validation across multiple Phase III trials. The drug is currently involved in over 11 Phase III/registration clinical studies including global programs such as a Phase III registrational trial for the first-line treatment of gastric cancer, and a Phase II registrational trial for the second-line treatment of liver cancer in patients who exhibit resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors (IO).

INO-5412 is composed of INO-5401 and T cell immune activator INO-9012. When combined with a checkpoint blockade, targeted DNA immunotherapy has the potential to overcome the challenges of immune checkpoint therapy alone by stimulating an immune response against tumor antigens and driving T cell infiltration into the glioblastoma tumor microenvironment. In an ongoing Phase II trial in newly diagnosed GBM patients, INO-5401 plus INO-9012 in combination with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor elicited robust immune responses that potentially correlate with enhanced survival. The novel combination of INO-5412 with cadonilimab to treat GBM builds on this promising data and could potentially benefit patients by providing additional checkpoint inhibition through CTLA-4 binding.

Dr. David Reardon, Director of the Center for Neuro-Oncology at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and a professor at Harvard Medical School said, "The INSIGhT trial was designed to help quickly advance cutting-edge treatments for GBM, the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer for which there are few effective treatments currently available or in development. We are excited to include INOVIO and Akeso's novel combination immunotherapy in the trial and welcome their efforts to help improve potential outcomes for patients."

Yu (Michelle) Xia, PhD, founder, chairwoman, president, and Chief Executive Officer of Akeso, said, "We are truly excited to collaborate with INOVIO for the treatment of GBM. We are advancing cadonilimab worldwide through Akeso's 'in-house innovation + global partnership' strategy to realize its breakthrough clinical benefits for patients all around the world across multiple cancer types. By collaborating with INOVIO, we aim to harness the benefit of combining INOVIO's DNA medicine with cadonilimab's dual checkpoint inhibition for the treatment of GBM, a particularly challenging central nervous system malignancy. We also look forward to working with one of the world's leading cancer centers in the clinical development of the new cadonilimab and INO-5412 combination treatment for GBM."

Dr. Michael Sumner, INOVIO's Chief Medical Officer, said, "This collaboration is an important step forward for our cancer immunotherapy research and we are delighted to partner with two trailblazing organizations to advance this promising candidate in our late-stage clinical pipeline. Combining INO-5412 with Akeso's novel checkpoint modality represents an important evolution of our research in GBM, builds on our previous data showing the potential to improve patient outcomes and highlights our ongoing commitment to advancing innovative treatments for diseases with significant unmet need."

Under the terms of the agreement, INOVIO and Akeso will provide support for the INSIGhT study, including supplying their respective therapeutic products, while the investigative sponsors will oversee the day-to-day clinical operations.

About Cadonilimab
Cadonilimab, independently developed by Akeso, is the world's first PD-1/CTLA-4 bispecific immuno-oncology therapy. It has been approved and reimbursed in China for three indications: recurrent/metastatic cervical cancer after platinum-based chemotherapy failure, first-line gastric cancer, and first-line cervical cancer. The drug has also been investigated in over 30 clinical trials spanning more than 20 tumor types. Currently, 11 Phase III or registrational trials are ongoing, with three already having met primary endpoints. With a novel dual-targeting mechanism against PD-1 and CTLA-4, cadonilimab demonstrates superior efficacy and a favorable safety profile compared to combination therapies. It has shown strong anti-tumor activity regardless of PD-L1 status and holds breakthrough potential in IO-resistant and immunologically "cold" tumors.

About INO-5412
INO-5412 is an investigational DNA medicine that combines INO-5401 and INO-9012 into a single vial as a potentially powerful cancer immunotherapy particularly when given in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. INO-5401 plus INO-9012 has been previously investigated as a potential therapeutic treatment targeting a number of cancers, including GBM and cancers exhibiting BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. Data from an ongoing Phase II trial in newly diagnosed GBM patients, highlighted in a 2022 oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), demonstrated that INO-5401 plus INO-9012 in combination with a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor elicited robust immune responses that potentially correlated with enhanced survival. (Reardon D. et al, ASCO 2022).

INO-5401 encodes for INOVIO's SynCon® antigens for hTERT, WT1, and PSMA, which are antigens The National Cancer Institute has highlighted as important targets and designated as high priorities for cancer immunotherapy development. These three antigens have been reported to be over-expressed and often mutated in a variety of human cancers, including GBM. INO-9012 encodes for IL-12, which is a T cell immune activator. 

About Akeso
Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world's first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, the company has established a robust R&D innovation ecosystem centered on its proprietary Tetrabody bispecific antibody platform, ADC (Antibody-Drug Conjugate) technologies, siRNA/mRNA modalities, and cell therapies. Supported by a global-standard GMP manufacturing infrastructure and a highly efficient, integrated commercialization model, the company has evolved into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical focused on innovative solutions. With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 50 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease and other major diseases. Among them, 26 candidates have entered clinical trials (including 15 bispecific/multispecific antibodies and bispecific ADCs. Additionally, 7 new drugs are commercially available. Through efficient and breakthrough R&D innovation, Akeso always integrates superior global resources, develops the first-in-class and best-in-class new drugs, provides affordable therapeutic antibodies for patients worldwide, and continuously creates more commercial and social values to become a global leading biopharmaceutical enterprise.

About INOVIO
INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO's technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

About INOVIO's DNA Medicines Platform
INOVIO's DNA medicines platform has two innovative components: precisely designed DNA plasmids, delivered by INOVIO's proprietary investigational medical device, CELLECTRA. INOVIO uses proprietary technology to design its DNA plasmids, which are small circular DNA molecules that work like software the body's cells can download to produce specific proteins to target and fight disease. INOVIO's proprietary CELLECTRA delivery devices are designed to optimally deliver its DNA medicines to the body's cells without requiring chemical adjuvants or lipid nanoparticles and without the risk of the anti-vector response historically seen with viral vector platforms.

Akeso Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, "Akeso") contains "forward-looking statements". These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso's other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in P.R.China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso's ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso's patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.

INOVIO Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to our business, including INOVIO's planned clinical collaboration with Akeso to advance novel combination therapy for GBM, plans for the combination therapy to be studied as part of INSIGhT, the expected timing for dosing in the combination therapy trial to begin in the second half of 2026, as well as the potential benefits of INO-5412 in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor such as cadonilimab. Actual events or results may differ from the expectations set forth herein as a result of a number of factors, including uncertainties inherent in pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, product development programs and commercialization activities and outcomes, the availability of funding to support continuing research and studies in an effort to prove safety and efficacy of electroporation technology as a delivery mechanism or develop viable DNA medicines, our ability to support our pipeline of DNA medicine products, the ability of our collaborators to attain development and commercial milestones for products we license and product sales that will enable us to receive future payments and royalties, the adequacy of our capital resources, the availability or potential availability of alternative therapies or treatments for the conditions targeted by us or collaborators, including alternatives that may be more efficacious or cost effective than any therapy or treatment that we and our collaborators hope to develop, issues involving product liability, issues involving patents and whether they or licenses to them will provide us with meaningful protection from others using the covered technologies, whether such proprietary rights are enforceable or defensible or infringe or allegedly infringe on rights of others or can withstand claims of invalidity and whether we can finance or devote other significant resources that may be necessary to prosecute, protect or defend them, the level of corporate expenditures, assessments of our technology by potential corporate or other partners or collaborators, capital market conditions, the impact of government healthcare proposals and other factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and other filings we make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that any product candidate in our pipeline will be successfully developed, manufactured, or commercialized, that the results of clinical trials will be supportive of regulatory approvals required to market products, or that any of the forward-looking information provided herein will be proven accurate. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements, except as may be required by law.

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NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor.

CoreWeave, Inc. reported explosive revenue growth but missed EPS estimates, with losses driven by aggressive infrastructure expansion and surging interest expense. Despite a 25% post-earnings stock drop, I maintain a Buy rating for CRWV, citing a $66.8 billion contracted backlog that underpins multi-year revenue visibility and de-risks growth. CRWV management guides for $12–$13 billion 2026 revenue and expects margins to trough in Q1 before a sequential ramp, supported by long-term customer commitments.

Morgan Stanley taps Coinbase and BNY for custody in proposed Bitcoin ETFBNY to act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian for Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust.Updated Mar 4, 2026, 12:58 p.m. Published Mar 4, 2026, 11:59 a.m.

Morgan Stanley (MS) has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a prospectus outlining the structure of the proposed Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, revealing that the fund plans to use Coinbase Custody (COIN) and the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) to safeguard its bitcoin holdings, according to a form S‑1 submitted.

The two institutions will serve as the trust’s bitcoin custodians, responsible for storing the digital assets and facilitating transfers related to share creations and redemptions.

The filing outlines a custody structure designed to mirror traditional institutional standards. Bitcoin will largely be held in offline cold storage vaults, where private keys remain disconnected from the internet to reduce hacking risks. A portion of the assets may temporarily move to trading wallets during ETF creation or redemption activity. The trust notes that custody insurance exists but is shared across customers and may not cover all potential losses.

BNY will also play several additional roles within the ETF structure. The bank will serve as the fund administrator, transfer agent, and cash custodian, handling accounting, shareholder records, and cash flows tied to ETF transactions.

The ETF itself will be structured as a passive vehicle designed to track the price of bitcoin by holding the cryptocurrency directly rather than using derivatives or leverage.

The filing also states that the trust will calculate its net asset value using the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4PM New York Settlement Rate, which aggregates trade data from major spot exchanges to determine the daily reference price for bitcoin.

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Bitcoin climbed to a one-month high of $71,800, approaching the $72,000 level that triggered a rejection in early February.The rally coincided with gains in traditional safe havens, with gold up 1.8% and silver up 5.3% since midnight UTC.Altcoins outperformed majors as risk appetite returned slightly, with tokens like KITE, AERO and TAO posting double-digit gains.

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Mask Network reveals Lens Protocol priorities after January takeover: fixing login issues, wallet integration, and creator monetization before any token launch.

Mask Network has outlined its first concrete roadmap for Lens Protocol since completing the acquisition from Avara in January, prioritizing basic usability fixes over token speculation during a February 21 AMA that revealed significant infrastructure challenges inherited from the previous team.

The session, featuring Mask founder Suji Yan and Lens Product Head Kimmo Siren, addressed why the protocol went silent for six months—legal negotiations prevented both parties from speaking publicly. The transfer is now "99.9% complete," though legacy issues like recent storage data incidents related to domain problems continue surfacing.

Three-Phase Fix ListYan didn't sugarcoat the current state. "There are many, many problems that are very obvious to fix," he said, starting with a login session that expires every seven days. "That might make sense for DeFi apps, but no major social app logs users out every week."

The immediate priorities break down simply: fix usability issues, improve wallet integrations, then pursue growth. Storage limitations currently prevent large multimedia uploads—a problem the team is addressing through partnerships with both centralized and decentralized storage providers.

Wallet compatibility remains a friction point. While Lens Chain operates as a standard EVM chain, many wallets either don't support it properly or lack basic UI elements like icons. "Most users probably don't want to manage assets on Lens Chain," Yan explained. "They just need the private key for login."

No Token Anytime SoonWhen asked about a $LENS token for governance, Yan was blunt about market conditions: "Right now, 99% of tokens in the market are trading below their last VC round valuation." Lens's last private valuation sat around $350 million.

Instead, the team is exploring non-speculative governance mechanisms—potentially using soulbound tokens or weighting voting power based on user behavior rather than token holdings. "If someone spams a lot, their weight goes to zero," Yan suggested.

Creator Economy Reality CheckThe AMA turned candid when discussing content creator adoption. Yan claimed most decentralized social builders lack relationships with professional creators, citing his own connections to adult content creators including "Hong Kong Doll," who reportedly earned $20-30 million during COVID and commands 4 million followers—"more users than Farcaster and Lens combined."

The team plans to implement DMCA tagging for piracy concerns, acknowledging that true decentralization prevents content deletion at the protocol level. Frontend labeling and blurring represent the practical compromise.

On rewards programs, Yan dismissed points-based systems as farming bait. Instead, he referenced a Token2049 partnership with Haidilao hotpot restaurants that distributed dining coupons—a mechanism professional farming operations couldn't exploit economically.

Technical UpdatesSiren confirmed no planned protocol changes to smart contracts, with improvements focusing on backend infrastructure. Mini-apps are "coming to Orb pretty soon," built on QR-based login flows allowing cross-app authentication. The ML scoring model hasn't been updated in over a year and will be overhauled.

The V3 contracts remain marked "unlicensed"—a legacy issue Yan expects to resolve within weeks, likely moving to MIT or GPL licensing.

For builders waiting on the sidelines, Yan offered a simple calculation: posting on Lens can now cost less in gas fees than Twitter's API charges for AI agents, which approach one cent per post. "At some point, developers may start thinking: I should decentralize more of my stack to reduce platform access costs."

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Ethereum staking demand rises with 3.4M ETH waiting to join validators. Corporates and exchanges are staking ETH for yield instead of selling. Large investors such as big companies and the crypto exchanges are increasingly choosing to stake Ethereum instead of selling it during the weak market. According to the data from the ValidatorQueue, around 3.4 million ETH is currently waiting to be activated as a validator on the Ethereum network. The current queue means new participants may wait about 60 days before their staking becomes active. 

Staking Demand increases The increase in the validator queue suggests that the large investors are locking their ETH to earn staking rewards. Analysts say that a long-term investment strategy is being initiated by staking ETH. Pav Hundal says that many entities joining the staking queue are the large companies and crypto exchanges that want to generate returns from the crypto reserves. 

To become a validator on Ethereum, participants must lock 32 ETH. Validators help to secure the network by verifyingtransactions and maintaining blockchain integrity. However, the network limits how quickly new validators can join. Recent network improvements with the Pectra upgrade allow large staking operators to manage bigger amounts of ETH more efficiently by combining stakes into fewer validators. 

For institutional investors holding a large amount of ETH, it generates yields without selling the asset, and it also maintains exposure to ETH price growth. When investors stake those coins, they are temporarily removed from the circulating supply. If demand for ETH remains strong while more tokens are locked in staking. The rising validator queue suggests a growing shift among the large investors towards long-term participants in Ethereum’s ecosystem. 

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The financial market is going through a period of strong turbulence. Indeed, international tensions are shaking the global economy. Currently, Bitcoin is experiencing significant instability. Analysts observe that macroeconomics now drives the course of this digital currency. Consequently, technical fundamentals matter much less today. Investors are closely monitoring global political decisions instead. Ultimately, these external factors dictate the overall trend across the entire sector.

In brief Geopolitics takes control of the markets: tensions in the Middle East, soaring oil prices, and falling stock indexes heavily weigh on Bitcoin. Rising oil fuels inflation and pushes the Fed to maintain a strict monetary policy, which reduces liquidity and slows down the momentum of bitcoin and risky assets. Institutionals withdrawing: despite some recent inflows, major investors remain cautious, increasing volatility and weakening the entire crypto market. Geopolitical tensions: the impact on Bitcoin’s price Recent attacks in the Middle East worry traditional markets. First, the bitcoin price slid below $65,000 this weekend. Then, buyers quickly brought the price back up to $67,000. However, the Strait of Hormuz remains completely closed to commercial ships.

In its article posted on X, the algorithmic trading firm Wintermute estimates that this maritime blockade prolongs the current international crisis. The airspace above the Gulf region experiences severe restrictions.

On one hand, some political leaders hope for a very quick resolution. However, other officials foresee a much longer conflict. Moreover, traditional finance reacts strongly to these unexpected events. The oil barrel gains 9% almost instantly, according to reports. Gold adds a trillion to its total valuation very rapidly. Meanwhile, the US stock index falls sharply. In summary, fear spreads among all global economic actors, Wintermute’s report indicates.

Oil, Fed and Bitcoin: inflationary pressure weakens markets First, the surge in oil reignites global inflation and increases the energy bill. Wintermute reports that the barrel recently surpassed $80, with projections up to $100. In this context, more expensive energy mechanically causes a widespread price increase. This inflationary dynamic is settling durably and weighs on the cost of living.

Consequently, digital assets are not spared. Bitcoin indirectly undergoes this macroeconomic pressure, often underestimated by traders. Thus, the high energy cost slows investment appetite and strengthens risk aversion.

Then, facing persistent inflation, the US Federal Reserve adopts a wait-and-see stance. Rate cuts are postponed, which has frozen financial markets for several months. As a result, this monetary caution penalizes stocks and directly affects the crypto sector. Maintaining high benchmark rates limits liquidity access and reduces the appeal of risky assets. Ultimately, bitcoin moves at the pace imposed by traditional finance, while hopes of monetary easing gradually fade.

Institutional investors desert cryptocurrency Wintermute notes that capital flows show highly contradictory directions. Last week, index funds attracted a billion dollars. However, annual withdrawals still exceed 4.5 billion dollars in total. Demand from major financial players remains negligible currently. Trading volume plunges compared to last autumn’s peaks. Moreover, price fluctuations increase quite spectacularly. The volatility index jumps strongly on specialized platforms.

weekly Cross-asset performance from January 05 to March 01 Daily fluctuations astonish many financial experts today. Meanwhile, speculators massively buy protection contracts against declines. Finally, alternative currencies struggle to find a durable positive rebound. The vast majority of secondary tokens show rather disappointing results. In summary, the absence of professionals weakens this entire financial ecosystem.

The virtual market is going through a very complex and uncertain period. Nevertheless, current prices already reflect much bad macroeconomic news. The bitcoin price has lost 45% since its all-time high. Speculators flee the sector quickly during major drops. Conversely, long-term holders wisely keep their portfolios.

Looking ahead, analysts identify a very strategic buying zone. A token priced between $40,000 and $50,000 attracts experts’ attention. This level offers an intriguing profit potential over about eighteen months. In conclusion, moderation guides all strategies amid current global crises.

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Journaliste et rédacteur web passionné par l’univers des cryptomonnaies et des technologies Web3. J’y traite les dernières tendances et actualités afin de proposer un contenu de haute qualité à un large public du secteur.

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TLDR Weekend trading on Hyperliquid reached $11.5B while traditional stock markets remained shuttered. Round-the-clock trading of tokenized commodities like gold and oil demonstrates blockchain superiority. Institutional traders embrace instant settlement, avoiding legacy market delays. NYSE announces blockchain platform development to compete with continuous trading. On-chain platforms and stablecoins emerge as critical infrastructure for global trading. Over the weekend, Hyperliquid emerged as the dominant platform for real world asset trading, processing over $11.5 billion in transactions. This remarkable activity unfolded while traditional stock exchanges across the United States, Europe, and Asia were offline. Industry experts now anticipate an accelerated timeline for blockchain adoption within conventional finance.

The weekend’s trading activity showcased the inherent advantages of blockchain technology, which operates continuously without market closures. Hyperliquid facilitated substantial trading in tokenized commodities including gold and crude oil, demonstrating increasing irrelevance of traditional market hours. This development underscores the rising prominence of decentralized platforms in the global financial ecosystem.

Traders gravitated toward Hyperliquid for instantaneous trade execution, eliminating the settlement lags characteristic of traditional finance. Within a single 24-hour period, Tether Gold trading volume surpassed $300 million. Concurrently, prediction market platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket saw significant increases in user engagement.

On-Chain Trading Gains Momentum as Tokenized Assets See Record Activity Institutional investors and hedge funds flocked to Hyperliquid, seeking uninterrupted market access. As traditional venues stayed closed during significant geopolitical developments, blockchain’s operational efficiency became increasingly apparent. Market participants consequently shifted toward platforms delivering perpetual access and immediate settlement.

The platform’s crude oil trading contracts served as primary reference points for tracking live market movements. Major financial publications referenced Hyperliquid pricing data when reporting on commodity fluctuations. This positioned the platform as a legitimate price discovery mechanism independent of traditional exchanges.

Stablecoin infrastructure enabled rapid capital movement while reducing counterparty exposure. Traders leveraged Hyperliquid for unmediated access to tokenized real-world assets. These patterns reveal a pronounced shift in preference toward decentralized financial infrastructure over conventional systems.

Traditional Exchanges Race to Implement Blockchain for 24/7 Operations Intercontinental Exchange, parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, unveiled intentions to develop a continuous blockchain-based trading platform. The proposed system would enable instantaneous settlement of equities and exchange-traded funds across various blockchain networks. This represents a fundamental strategic pivot toward decentralized technology within established financial institutions.

Specific implementation timelines have not been disclosed, with architectural specifications still being finalized. The platform may incorporate both permissioned and permissionless blockchain components to satisfy regulatory requirements while maximizing operational efficiency. This development directly addresses competitive pressures created by platforms like Hyperliquid.

Legacy financial institutions are actively positioning themselves to integrate blockchain infrastructure or risk obsolescence. Stablecoin custody solutions and cryptocurrency derivatives have become indispensable components of contemporary trading operations. The weekend’s extraordinary volume confirmed that real world asset trading is rapidly transitioning to platforms such as Hyperliquid.

Hyperliquid established itself as the primary destination for real world asset trading, validating blockchain technology’s transformative impact on finance. The platform’s $11.5 billion weekend performance highlighted the growing divide between legacy market infrastructure and always-available trading systems. This momentum now compels traditional finance to accelerate on-chain integration.

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Editor-in-Chief of Blockonomi and founder of Kooc Media, A UK-Based Online Media Company. Believer in Open-Source Software, Blockchain Technology & a Free and Fair Internet for all. His writing has been quoted by Nasdaq, Dow Jones, Investopedia, The New Yorker, Forbes, Techcrunch & More. Contact [email protected]