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South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea delays first STO exchange licences as Lucentblock-Nextrade fight heats up

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission delayed a decision on preliminary licenses for new over-the-counter marketplaces for tokenized securities at its Jan. 14 meeting. Lucentblock accused rival Nextrade of misusing confidential information, which Nextrade denied. The regulator was expected to pick up to two operators from three contenders. The delay leaves the selection unresolved and intensifies pressure on Lucentblock.
14 January 2026
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  • Straumann Starts 2026 with Strong Organic Growth, Reaffirms Guidance
    April 30, 2026, 3:26 AM EDT. Straumann Holding AG reported first-quarter revenue of CHF 673 million, driven by 7.1% organic growth despite a 1.2% decline in Swiss franc terms due to currency effects. Growth was led by implantology and digital solutions, including intraoral scanners and the AXS platform. Strong regional performances came from EMEA, Latin America, and North America, with Asia-Pacific growth excluding China normalisation. The firm advanced its implantology lead through the iEXCEL system and Neodent expansion. Management reaffirmed its 2026 outlook for high single-digit organic revenue growth and modest core EBIT margin improvement, showing confidence amid currency challenges and macroeconomic volatility. The stock currently holds a Sell rating with a CHF 83 price target.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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30 April 2026
OCBC will pay a total dividend of S$0.58 per share in May, including a S$0.16 special dividend. UOB declared a final dividend of S$0.71 per share despite lower net interest income. ST Engineering reported higher revenue and profit, with a S$0.23 per share dividend. Jardine Matheson raised its annual dividend 4% to US$2.35 per share, payable mid-May.
Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

Soluna Holdings Stock Jumps After Sazmining Bitcoin Deal, Then SEC Resale Filing Lands

30 April 2026
Soluna Holdings filed to register the resale of about 2.46 million common shares, with no proceeds going to the company. The move follows Sazmining’s launch of a 3-megawatt Bitcoin mining operation at Soluna’s Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas. Soluna shares last traded at $1.28, up from a $1.08 Nasdaq sale price on April 28. The registered shares include 2.4 million issuable to YA II PN, LTD. via warrant exercise.
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