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Varon CEO discusses Ballislife Hydro Growth - ICYMI
Varon Corp (OTCID:OZSC) CEO Benjamin Schubert talked with Proactive about two significant developments for the company's Ballislife Hydro sports drink brand: the addition of youth basketball standout Egypt Dean as a partner and owner in the brand, and the continued retail expansion of the product across Central Florida. Schubert discussed how Egypt Dean, the son of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, developed an organic relationship with Ballislife Hydro before deciding to become involved as an investor and partner.
OZSC Miners Absorb 18% Hashprice Crash as Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps 7.15%
Bitcoin's difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the year. Although the network has recorded six increases in 2026, downward adjustments have remained the prevailing theme. The Screws Tighten Onchain data shows that on June 26, 2026, at block height 955,584, Bitcoin's difficulty rating rose 7.
Caleb & Brown Integrates Ripple Payments to Speed Up Client Fiat Settlements
Caleb & Brown Integrates Ripple Payments to Speed Up Client Fiat Settlements: a fresh look at Caleb Brown Ripple Payments, market context, key risks, and w
SecondFi Completes Refund Snapshot for Wallets Impacted by Recent Cardano Exploit
SecondFi Completes Refund Snapshot for Wallets Impacted by Recent Cardano Exploit: a fresh look at SecondFi Cardano refund snapshot, market context, key ri
Bitcoin ETFs Hit Record $2.8B Outflow Streak
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record nine-day outflow streak through May 29, with $2.84B withdrawn, signaling cooling demand for BTC ETF exposure.
USDT briefly flips Ethereum: A warning sign for the crypto market?
Here's what USDT's dominance signals about the current crypto market sentiment.
Bitget Releases Multi-Asset Fraud Report as Anti-Scam Month Returns
Bitget has launched the third edition of Anti-Scam Month alongside a new report on fraud in the multi-asset era. Developed with SlowMist, the study shows how scammers now combine artificial intelligence, social engineering, fake investment communities and several financial products within the same operation.
Qualcomm: Free AI Business
Qualcomm unveiled major AI infrastructure products and raised non-handset FY29 revenue targets to $40B, signaling a transformative growth phase. The wireless chip company raised its non-handset FY29 revenue target to $40B, with $15B+ from Data Center contracts with hyperscalers and Automotive guidance up 25% to $10B. Management targets FY29 EPS above $18 and envisions scaling total revenue toward $100B, while maintaining robust free cash flow and capital return flexibility.
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DCG-backed Yuma launches fund offering institutional exposure to Bittensor
The new investment vehicle arrives as asset managers expand TAO offerings and decentralized AI gains momentum following recent restrictions on Anthropic's models.
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.79B in a Week as Cumulative Inflows Crater to $51.6B
Spot Bitcoin ETFs just had one of their worst weeks ever.
Avalanche adds 707K new addresses in Q2, marking 6x growth over Q1
Avalanche's rapid address growth and expanding subnet architecture signal a pivotal shift, enhancing its appeal for enterprise and DeFi use. Avalanche adds 707K new addresses in Q2, marking 6x growth over Q1.
Aftermath Silver nears key pre-feasibility milestone at flagship project - ICYMI
Aftermath Silver Ltd (TSX-V:AAG, OTCQX:AAGFF, FRA:FLM1) CEO Ralph Rushton talked with Proactive about progress on the company's Phase 3 drilling program, resource confidence upgrades and ongoing pre-feasibility study work at its flagship silver project. Proactive: Welcome back inside our Proactive newsroom.
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BNB Chain Tokenized Stock and Real-World Asset Volume Surpasses $5B Milestone
BNB Chain Tokenized Stock and Real-World Asset Volume Surpasses $5B Milestone: a fresh look at BNB Chain RWA tokenized stocks, market context, key risks, a
Michael Saylor Reaffirms Strategy's Bitcoin Focus as Market Volatility Intensifies
Strategy leaders reinforced the company's bitcoin treasury strategy as volatility pressured the company's securities. Michael Saylor emphasized discipline and credit quality, while Phong Le said the firm accumulated 4% of the world's “apex digital asset” for periods of market stress.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Slams Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Buying Model as “Financial Engineering”
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Slams Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Buying Model as "Financial Engineering": a fresh look at Garlinghouse Saylor Bitcoin leverage,
A Clover Health Director Sold Over 67,000 Company Shares. Here's a Closer Look at the Transaction.
Director Carladenise Edwards sold 67,160 shares for a transaction value of approximately ~$230,000 on May 18, 2026, at a weighted average price of around $3.42 per share. This sale represented 19% of her direct holdings at the time, reducing direct ownership from 352,592 to 285,432 shares.
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According to Cathie Wood, global instability fuels bitcoin
According to Cathie Wood, Bitcoin could be sparked by geopolitical and economic unrest. Is Bitcoin becoming the ultimate safe haven in the face of capital flight and ongoing inflation?
Tech Corner: TSLA A.I. Ambitions Drive Growth Story
Tesla (TSLA) is evolving beyond electric vehicles, with artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and energy storage becoming central to its long-term growth strategy. George Tsilis breaks down Tesla's Robotaxi rollout in Austin, advances in Full Self-Driving and A.I.
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Aave and Solana Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Holds Critical $60K Support
Aave and Solana Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Holds Critical $60K Support: a fresh look at Aave Solana crypto rebound, market context, key risks, and what
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does MGE (MGEE) have what it takes?
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Booking Holdings: The AI Travel Disruption Fear Looks Overblown To Me
Booking Holdings (BKNG) is down 15% YTD, mainly due to AI disruption fears, but I see these risks as potentially priced in. BKNG's ecosystem remains vital for tourism and agentic AI, as listings are still essential for bookings regardless of AI advances. At 17x forward P/E, BKNG trades at a 9% premium to peers, yet I believe its strong fundamentals and consistency justify a higher premium.
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Apple Vision Pro exec is reportedly leaving for OpenAI
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is leaving the company to join OpenAI's hardware team, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
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Institutions Back Sui's Hashi to Bridge Bitcoin DeFi as Testnet Launch Approaches
Institutions Back Sui's Hashi to Bridge Bitcoin DeFi as Testnet Launch Approaches: a fresh look at Sui Hashi Bitcoin DeFi, market context, key risks, and w
Binance Pledges $3 Million in USDT to Aid Victims of Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes
The exchange will deliver these funds by distributing $20 USDT vouchers to users in the areas affected by the recent earthquakes. Binance is also eliminating P2P transaction fees for Venezuelan bolivars until July 2, and waiving Binance Pay fees.
Tether expands gold reserve use as Ledn supports tokenized gold XAUT
The integration of tokenized gold into crypto lending could enhance financial flexibility and diversify investment options, impacting market dynamics. Tether expands gold reserve use as Ledn supports tokenized gold XAUT.
Nextech3D.ai CEO discusses strongest quarterly results yet - ICYMI
Nextech3D.AI (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF, FRA:1SS) earlier this week discussed its Q4 and full-year 2026 financial results with Proactive, outlining record revenue growth, improving margins and a clearer path toward profitability as recent acquisitions begin to contribute to performance. Chief executive Evan Gappelberg said the latest results reflected several years of operational restructuring and strategic repositioning.
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Average IBIT investor now down about 40% as spot bitcoin ETFs cap second-worst week on record
Friday's $444.51 million net outflow capped a seventh straight negative week, the longest weekly run on record for the category.
Apple Just Did Something It Wouldn't Even Do During COVID, and Wall Street Is Freaking Out
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL | AAPL Price Prediction) rarely raises prices.
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Bloom Energy: Why The 22% Plunge Was Mechanical, Not Fundamental. Reiterate Buy
Bloom Energy (BE) is rated a buy after a 28% drawdown, attributed mainly to mechanical selling from Russell index reconstitution. BE reported Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $0.44 (vs. $0.13 consensus) and revenue up 130% YoY, prompting raised FY 2026 guidance. Management now guides for $3.4–$3.8B FY 2026 revenue, 34% gross margin, and $600–$750M operating income, with strong operating leverage and positive free cash flow.
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Bitcoin Trapped as Liquidation Maps Spot Major Resistance and Support Clusters
Bitcoin Trapped as Liquidation Maps Spot Major Resistance and Support Clusters: key Bitcoin market levels, on-chain context, risk notes, and what traders a
