12 March 2026 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF) announced on 8 September 2025 a joint merger plan with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC) (“Vine Hill”) and Odysseus Holdings Limited (“Odysseus Holdings”), including a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law (“Scheme of Arrangement”) (such joint merger plan and the Scheme of Arrangement being together the “Transaction”). The Transaction once completed would in effect facilitate a change of listing venue for CoinShares shares from Nasdaq Stockholm to the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States, or any other public stock market or exchange in the United States as may be agreed between CoinShares and Vine Hill. On 18 February 2026 CoinShares published a...

Jersey, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 12 March 2026 | SAINT HELIER, Jersey | CoinShares International Limited (“CoinShares”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF) announced on 8 September 2025 a joint merger plan with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: VCIC) (“Vine Hill”) and Odysseus Holdings Limited (“Odysseus Holdings”), including a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement under Article 125 of the Jersey Companies Law (“Scheme of Arrangement”) (such joint merger plan and the Scheme of Arrangement being together the “Transaction”). The Transaction once completed would in effect facilitate a change of listing venue for CoinShares shares from Nasdaq Stockholm to the Nasdaq Stock Market in the United States, or any other public stock market or exchange in the United States as may be agreed between CoinShares and Vine...

NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tidal Financial Group, PEO Partners, and AlphaQuest announce the planned closure and liquidation of the PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (NYSE: LQPE) (the “Fund”). The Fund’s last day of trading is expected to be Monday, March 23, 2026, and the Fund is expected to liquidate on Friday, March 27, 2026. Shares of the Fund are expected to be delisted from NYSE at the close of regular trading on Monday, March 23, 2026 (the “Closing Date”). Shareholders may sell their shares in the secondary market prior to the Closing Date through their brokerage account, which may incur customary brokerage charges. After the Closing Date, shares will no longer be listed for trading on NYSE and there can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares will exist. Between the Closing Date and Friday,...

Stonepeak to become majority shareholder in new venture combining GFiber and Astound Broadband; Alphabet to retain minority stake Mountain View, CA, and New York, NY, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) and Stonepeak today announced that they have entered an agreement to combine GFiber with Astound Broadband, creating a leading independent fiber provider. The new company will be majority owned by Stonepeak, an investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. Alphabet will remain a significant minority shareholder, reflecting its confidence in GFiber’s growth opportunity and leadership. The combined business will be led by the existing GFiber executive team, utilizing their expertise in high-speed fiber innovation to manage the combined network footprint. The combination of GFiber’s high-growth...

~With historic drilling returning 1.84% copper over 16.7m~ VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HM Exploration Corp. (“HM Exploration” or “HM” or the “Company”) (CSE:HM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a property option agreement dated March 11, 2026 (the “Agreement”) to acquire (the “Acquisition”) the option to earn a hundred percent (100%) interest in the Lewis Copper VMS Tenure located in Newfoundland, Canada (the “Tenure” or “Lewis Tenure”). “This acquisition expands HM’s control of the Pilley’s Island VMS district,” said Nicholas Rodway, CEO of HM Exploration. “With promising historic copper drilling intercepts and multiple undrilled targets, we believe the district holds strong discovery potential. We are excited to hit the ground running for HM’s first ever diamond drill program.” Highlights:The...

NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freedom Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:FRHC), an international financial technology group founded by entrepreneur Timur Turlov, has announced an agreement to acquire 99.32% of the shares in Turkish Bank A.Ş. The sellers are Özyol Holding and the National Bank of Kuwait. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities in Turkey. The parties had previously announced their intention to conclude the deal, but the key parameters have now been disclosed, including the size of the stake being acquired. The purchase of the bank provides Freedom Holding Corp. with direct access to Turkey’s banking market, which serves a population of around 90 million people, and represents an important stage in the development of the group’s ecosystem in the Turkish market. The...

San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —OpenVPP, a blockchain-based settlement layer for next-generation energy markets, today outlined the next phase of its platform as adoption grows across electric vehicles and distributed energy systems. Over the past year, more than 375 electric vehicles have been onboarded to the platform, representing real-world energy assets actively participating in settlement workflows. This growth reflects broader trends in global EV adoption, even as much of today’s electricity infrastructure continues to rely on legacy financial systems that reconcile transactions days or weeks after energy is delivered. As EV fleets scale worldwide, these delays create operational friction for operators, platforms, and consumers. OpenVPP was developed to address this gap by enabling near real-time financial...

Acquisition builds Charlotte County presence and enhances service for Southwest Florida buyers and sellers PUNTA GORDA, Fla., March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, Southwest Florida’s leading real estate brokerage for the last five years*, is expanding its Southwest Florida footprint with the acquisition of Walker Realty Group, a respected Punta Gorda brokerage. The acquisition, which officially closed on February 27, 2026, marks a strategic step in the company’s continued growth across the region. Walker Realty Group brings a team of 11 agents, including founder Leanne Walker, who will remain with the firm. The Punta Gorda office, located at 110 Sullivan St., will be led by Roger Morris, a veteran Charlotte County broker with extensive local experience. “This marks an important step...

KWM Expands High-Tech Strategy with Second AI Technology Acquisition, Establishing Dedicated AI Division Alongside IP Content and Commercialization NEW YORK and SEOUL, South Korea, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K Wave Media Ltd. (“KWM”), a global K-content and intellectual property company, today announced that, through its wholly owned subsidiary Play Company, KWM has completed the acquisition of a 42.5% controlling stake, including management rights, in KOSDAQ-listed Hansol Inticube Co., Ltd. (“Hansol Inticube”), an AI language and software development company. The entire purchase price for the transaction was paid in cash. The transaction officially closed on March 10, 2026, marking a major strategic step in KWM’s expansion into artificial intelligence and platform-based services as the company integrates Inticube’s AI capabilities...

BOSTON, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HouseWorks Holdings, LLC (the “Company”), one of the nation’s leading personal care services companies, announced the acquisition of A Caring Experience, a Rhode Island-based home care provider. The acquisition expands HouseWorks’ footprint in New England and strengthens its ability to deliver high-quality in-home care to seniors across the region.   Founded in 1999, A Caring Experience, based in Cranston, Rhode Island, has a long-standing history of serving seniors throughout the state. In addition to home care services, the organization operates a caregiver training school, reinforcing its commitment to quality workforce development. “Dean and his team at A Caring Experience have built a strong reputation as a trusted in-home care provider for seniors throughout Rhode Island,” said Jon...