Day: August 11, 2025

Backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, Ripple Labs (Ripple) holds 41 billion XRP tokens, representing approximately 41% of all XRP tokens on issue  VivoPower will become the first and only U.S.-listed company to provide exposure to Ripple For $10 million of Ripple shares acquired, an estimated $5.15 of value per share could accrete to VivoPower 1 LONDON, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower” or the “Company”) today announced it is acquiring Ripple Labs (“Ripple”) shares, as part of a strategic enhancement to its XRP-focused digital asset treasury strategy. Following a two-month period of due diligence, VivoPower has budgeted to purchase an initial $100 million of privately held Ripple shares. This encompasses definitive agreements directly with current...

Advancing Brain-First Recovery Platform Toward Clinical MilestonesPioneering Intranasal Therapeutics for Concussion SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN), a pioneering biotechnology company striving to develop brain-targeted therapeutics through proprietary intranasal delivery technology, today shared key strategic and financial milestones achieved during the second quarter of 2025 and shortly thereafter. These successes underscore the company’s momentum as it strives to transform neurotrauma care and advance its lead candidate, ONP-002, toward becoming the first FDA-approved pharmacological treatment for concussion. “We’re not just developing another drug, we’re striving to pioneer a new era of brain-first recovery that could transform how we treat neurological...

PHOENIX, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) (“Fold” or the “Company”), a bitcoin financial services company making it easy for individuals and businesses to earn, save, and spend bitcoin through everyday financial tools, today announced that the Fold Bitcoin Gift Card™ is now available on Giftcards.com, the largest digital gift card retailer in the U.S. and a key platform within Blackhawk Network’s (BHN’s) expansive payments ecosystem. This launch gives Fold access to one of the most heavily trafficked e-commerce destinations in the category, offering millions of consumers direct access to bitcoin in a familiar and frictionless format. The Fold Bitcoin Gift Card™ is the only gift card for bitcoin available on Giftcards.com, underscoring Fold’s leadership in bringing digital assets...

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT), a leader in commerce media, today announced that Don Patrick, Chief Executive Officer, will attend the 45th Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the InterContinental Boston. Mr. Patrick will participate in a fireside chat at 12:00pm ET on Wednesday, August 13, and is available for one-on-one meetings throughout the day. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available at the following link:https://wsw.com/webcast/canaccord108/flnt/2525900 A replay of the fireside chat will also be available at the link following the conclusion of the live event. About Fluent, Inc.Fluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLNT) is a commerce media solutions provider connecting top-tier brands with highly engaged consumers. Leveraging exclusive ad inventory,...

MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines for the treatment of cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases, today announced selection of a novel modified release oral formulation for enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator, for chronic weight loss management, following confirmation of pharmacokinetic endpoints in a clinical study. The single dose, open label pilot study evaluated the plasma concentration versus time profile of a proprietary, patentable modified release formulation of enobosarm 3mg. The new formulation demonstrated the intended distinct target product release profile, which includes a reduction in maximum plasma concentration (Cmax), a delayed time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax), a...

Geneva, Switzerland, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With a total $30 Million investment capacity, SEALSQ shares strategic updates on ColibriTD and IC’Alps SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ” or “Company”), a leading provider of Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, today unveiled the progress of its SEALQuantum.com Lab, a next-generation research and development hub focused on the convergence of quantum computing, and cybersecurity now Expanding into artificial intelligence (AI). With a total of $30 Million investment capacity, the Lab has already invested in quantum technology startups like ColibriTD and made the acquisition of semiconductor design service specialist IC’ALPS to develop tailor made advanced solutions for semiconductor manufacturing and post-quantum...

Collaboration Integrates Amaze’s E-Commerce Platform into Parler’s Social Media Ecosystem; Investment Underscores Confidence and Value in Amaze’s Creator-First Model NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE) (“Amaze”) a global leader in creator-powered commerce, today announced a strategic partnership with Parler Cloud Technologies (“Parler”), the parent company of Pulse, and an above-market investment by Parler to purchase common stock and warrants of Amaze. The exclusive partnership will integrate Amaze’s e-commerce platform into Parler’s social media properties, including PlayTV and Parler.com. The integration will enable creators to sell products directly through Parler’s growing network, furthering Amaze’s mission to power creator monetization at scale. The investment...

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that General Tim Ray, USAF (ret) joined the Company’s newly formed Advisory Board, which will help Critical Metals Corp’s Board of Directors and executive management team as the Company develops its portfolio of critical minerals projects. The Advisory Board includes Christian Aramayo and Mathew August. “As Critical Metals Corp advances the Tanbreez project in southern Greenland for the benefit of North America and Europe, the security and defense contributions of these rare earth elements will ensure we can rapidly disengage from China,” said Tony Sage, CEO and Executive Chairman of Critical Metals Corp. “We are delighted that someone of General Ray’s...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Callinex Mines Inc. (the “Company” or “Callinex”) (TSX-V: CNX; OTCQX: CLLXF) is pleased to announce that it plans to change its name to “Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc.” (the “Name Change”). The Name Change better reflects the Company’s forward-looking commitment to creating value through the discovery and development of sustainable copper and gold mines across Canada. The name Callinex has been a cornerstone of our identity, deeply rooted in our proud history in Manitoba. It has provided a strong foundation, guiding us through years of growth and many of our greatest achievements. As we move forward, the new name, Visionary Copper and Gold Mines Inc., embodies our long-term vision to lead in sustainable mining, delivering lasting value to our stakeholders and communities...