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International Healthcare Week Returns to Hong Kong, Reinforcing City's Role as MedTech and Investment Hub
The fifth International Healthcare Week, featuring the Asia Summit on Global Health and the Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, aims to solidify Hong Kong's position as a leading biotech and investment hub while aligning with China's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities.

Gold Trading Remains Depressed Amid Iran Talks Uncertainty
Gold prices have retreated to last week's low range as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran talks and a stronger U.S. dollar pressure the bullion market, affecting miners like Platinum Group Metals Ltd.

D-Wave Quantum to Report Q1 Fiscal 2026 Results on May 12
D-Wave Quantum Inc. will release its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, with a conference call to follow, providing insight into the company's performance as the only dual-platform quantum computing provider.

IRS Warns AI Is Making Cryptocurrency Fraud More Dangerous
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division reports that artificial intelligence is increasing the sophistication and effectiveness of cryptocurrency scams, urging heightened awareness and caution.

Lahontan Gold Accelerates Warrant Expiry After Price Threshold Met
Lahontan Gold Corp. is accelerating the expiry of outstanding warrants issued in 2023 after its stock price met a required trading threshold, prompting a May 18, 2026 deadline for holders to exercise or lose them.

Fairchild Gold Cleared to Seek Shareholder Approval for Golden Arrow Property Acquisition
Fairchild Gold has received clearance to seek shareholder approval for its acquisition of the Golden Arrow Property, a move that strengthens its Nevada portfolio with significant gold-silver resources.

D-Wave Quantum to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results on May 12
D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced it will release its Q1 fiscal 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, with a conference call to discuss business outlook, highlighting continued transparency as a publicly traded quantum computing leader.

Globavend Holdings Sees Controlling Shareholder Change, New Chairman Appointed
Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) announced a change in controlling shareholder and leadership after Central Master Enterprises Limited acquired about 97.7% of voting power, appointing Kai Man Fung as chairman while CEO Wai Yiu Yau remains, aiming to leverage new ownership's corporate finance expertise for M&A and expansion.

Genesis and Aurami Capital Launch Strategic Partnership with New Travaleo Platform Targeting Branded Luxury Real Estate
Genesis Holdings and Aurami Capital have launched a strategic partnership marked by a new platform that integrates their combined track record and institutional relationships to structure branded luxury real estate as a repeatable investment segment.

tZERO TZROP Holders Approve Conversion, Paving Way for Capital Restructuring
tZERO Group's TZROP token holders approved a conversion into common and preferred stock, simplifying the capital structure and enabling a potential $10 million investment from Bed Bath & Beyond.

Auddia Secures $12M Financing to Accelerate Merger, Forming AI Holding Company Valued at $250M
Auddia Inc. announced a $12 million financing to accelerate its merger with Thramann Holdings, forming McCarthy Finney, an AI holding company with a projected $250 million valuation centered on its distributed AI datacenter subsidiary LT350.

Accelleron Shareholders Approve 20% Dividend Increase, Elect Dr. Monika Krusi as Chair
Accelleron's AGM approved a CHF 1.50 dividend, a 20% increase, and elected Dr. Monika Krusi as the new Chair, signaling continued focus on shareholder returns and leadership transition.

Datavault AI Secures $120M Term Sheet with Scilex for Nationwide Quantum-Ready Edge Network
Datavault AI has signed a binding term sheet with Scilex Holding Company for a $120 million cash contribution to fund a quantum-ready, zero trust edge network rollout across 100 U.S. cities, with initial deployments in New York and Philadelphia starting Q2 2026.

PandoAlts CEO Ralph Lafferty to Discuss Private Market Fragmentation on Fintech TV
PandoAlts CEO Ralph Lafferty will appear on Fintech TV to address how the platform is tackling fragmentation in private capital markets through unified infrastructure.

Iute Group to Release Unaudited 3M 2026 Results on May 12, Followed by Earnings Webcast
Iute Group announces the publication of its unaudited first-quarter 2026 results on May 12, 2026, with a subsequent earnings webcast led by CEO Tarmo Sild and CFO Kristel Kurvits, offering investors insight into the company's financial performance.

TRATON SE to Hold Virtual Annual General Meeting on June 16, 2026
TRATON SE announces its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually, with key agenda items including approval of financial statements, executive actions, and by-election of Dr. Arno Antlitz to the Supervisory Board.

Stonegate Capital Partners Highlights Vinte's Focus on Profitable Growth and Margin Expansion in 1Q26 Update
Stonegate Capital Partners updated coverage on Vinte Viviendas Integrales, emphasizing management's commitment to ROIC, disciplined capital allocation, and integration efficiencies over volume growth.

European Bank KBC Integrates Crypto Trading into Core Banking Infrastructure
KBC's integration of Ether and Bitcoin trading into its retail framework marks a shift in how traditional banks adopt digital assets, potentially impacting crypto firms like Riot Blockchain.

Greenland Energy Prices $70M Public Offering to Fund Arctic Operations
Greenland Energy has priced a $70 million public offering of shares and warrants to raise capital for working capital and operating expenses, signaling its commitment to advancing hydrocarbon exploration in Greenland's Jameson Land Basin.

Royalty Management Holding Corporation Completes First Year of Dividends, Extends Cash Dividend for 2026
Royalty Management Holding Corporation has completed its first year of dividend payments and its board approved a second annual cash dividend of $0.01 per share, paid quarterly, reflecting continued commitment to shareholder returns.

Solowin Holdings and SC Ventures Partner to Incubate AI-Powered Payments Platform AGENPAY
Solowin Holdings (NASDAQ: AXG) signed a non-binding MoU with SC Ventures to jointly incubate AGENPAY, an AI-powered payments platform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing transaction costs in agent-driven financial infrastructure.

Nicola Mining Engages ICP Securities for Automated Market Making
Nicola Mining Inc. has retained ICP Securities to provide automated market making services using its ICP Premium algorithm, aiming to improve liquidity and stabilize share trading on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Onsetto Raises $9 Million to Help Banks Activate Business Accounts with AI-Guided Workflows
Onsetto's $9 million funding round led by Canapi Ventures aims to solve the problem of underutilized business bank accounts by using AI to guide the complex transition of payroll, receivables, and payables to new financial institutions.

Greenland Energy Prices $70 Million Public Offering to Fund Arctic Operations
Greenland Energy Company announced a $70 million public offering of shares and warrants, with proceeds earmarked for working capital and operating expenses in its Arctic hydrocarbon exploration activities.

Winners Inc. Launches Regulation A+ Offering to Fund Prediction Market Expansion
Winners Inc. has secured SEC qualification for a $5 million Regulation A+ offering to expand its prediction market infrastructure for Kalshi and Polymarket, allowing non-accredited investors to participate.

Datavault AI Secures $120M Term Sheet with Scilex for Nationwide Edge Network Deployment
Datavault AI has secured a $120 million term sheet with Scilex to fund a quantum-ready edge network buildout across 100 U.S. cities, with initial deployments in 2026.

Focus Universal Introduces Deterministic AI to Address Accuracy Gaps in Financial Reporting
Focus Universal has unveiled Deterministic AI, a new class of artificial intelligence designed to ensure exact correctness in financial reporting, addressing limitations of probabilistic generative AI models like ChatGPT.

GBA Business Confidence Holds Steady Amid Middle East Conflict, Hong Kong Seen Resilient
The latest Standard Chartered GBAI shows business sentiment in the Greater Bay Area remained stable in Q1 2026 despite geopolitical and trade headwinds, with Hong Kong expected to maintain solid growth.

Empowered Sisterhood Platform Targets Midlife Women's Financial Confidence Gap
Watch Her Thrive launches the Empowered Sisterhood, a community platform offering the Intentional Money Method to help midlife women navigate financial uncertainty through peer support and structured learning.

Meridian Holdings Reports First GAAP-Profitable Quarter, Revenue Up 17%
Meridian Holdings achieved its first GAAP-profitable quarter under the Meridian Holdings brand, with net income of $2.2 million and revenue of $50.1 million, while strengthening its balance sheet and exceeding Adjusted EBITDA guidance.