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Triumph Gold Updates Shareholders on Operations, Engages Market Maker, and Grants Options

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  • Reviews 2025 exploration strategy across Freegold Mountain and Andalusite Peak
  • Advances acquisition strategy targeting high-grade silver assets
  • Engages Independent Trading Group to improve trading liquidity

triumph gold Corp. (TSXV: TIG) (OTC Pink: TIGCF) (FSE: 8N61) is pleased to provide an operational update as it enters 2025 with a refined exploration focus, strategic growth objectives, and a commitment to responsible development. The Company also announced it has engaged a market maker and granted incentive stock options.

Leadership and Direction

triumph gold continues under the leadership of John Anderson, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the capital markets and resource sectors, Anderson has guided the Company since its early days as Northern Freegold.

‘We’ve taken meaningful steps to streamline operations and position the Company for disciplined growth,’ said Anderson. ‘With strong core assets, a focused strategy, and improving market conditions for gold and copper, Triumph prepares to enter the second quarter of 2025 ready to pursue opportunities that create long-term value’.

Key Assets and Positioning

Freegold Mountain Project

Located in Yukon, the flagship Freegold Mountain Project hosts over 2 million gold equivalent ounces across three mineralized zones, as defined in a 2020 NI 43-101 resource estimate. These deposits provide exposure to high-grade gold, copper, molybdenum, and tungsten at a time of increasing demand for critical minerals.

Andalusite Peak Property

Triumph’s Andalusite Peak copper-gold project is located in British Columbia’s Golden Horseshoe region, in proximity to major porphyry systems such as Saddle North and Red Chris. The Company plans to advance exploration in 2025 through geochemical surveys and mapping.

Favourable Jurisdictions
All assets are situated in well-established, mining-friendly regions of Yukon and British Columbia, offering stable permitting frameworks and access to infrastructure.

2025 Growth Strategy

triumph gold’s 2025 strategy centers on project advancement, portfolio expansion, and disciplined exploration:

  • Strategic Acquisitions
    The Company is evaluating potential acquisitions of high-quality silver projects to complement and diversify its current asset base.

  • Advancing Andalusite Peak
    Located in British Columbia’s Golden Horseshoe near Newmont’s Saddle North and Red Chris projects, the Andalusite Peak property will focus on geochemical surveys and detailed geological mapping in 2025.

  • Expanding Freegold Mountain Exploration
    Triumph will review historical datasets and define new exploration targets outside current resource zones to support potential discoveries.

Commitment to Responsible Development

triumph gold is committed to responsible exploration and development. The Company maintains active engagement with First Nations and local communities, recognizes the traditional territories on which its projects are located, and prioritizes environmental stewardship and cultural respect in all exploration activities.

Triumph Engages Independent Trading Group (‘ITG‘) as Market Maker

triumph gold announces that subject to regulatory approval, it has engaged the services of Independent Trading Group (‘ITG’) to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange TSXV, CSE, and Cboe Canada policies. ITG will trade shares of the Company on the CSE/ Cboe Canada/ TSXV and all other trading venues to maintain a reasonable market and improve the liquidity of the Company’s common shares.

Under the agreement, ITG will receive compensation of CAD$6,500 per month, payable monthly in advance. The agreement is for an initial term of one month and will renew for additional one-month terms unless terminated. The agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ notice. No performance factors are contained in the agreement, and ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation. ITG and the Company are unrelated and unaffiliated entities. At the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the Company.

triumph gold Issues Stock Options

The Company has granted 4,750,000 incentive stock options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants. The options are exercisable at $0.27 per share for a period of five years, with immediate vesting.

The options were granted pursuant to triumph gold’s rolling stock option plan, which has been approved by shareholders and the TSX Venture Exchange. This issuance is intended to retain and motivate key contributors and align long-term interests with those of shareholders.

Looking Ahead

triumph gold is entering 2025 with momentum, a clear strategy, and a commitment to shareholder value. The Company thanks its shareholders for their continued support and looks forward to sharing further updates in the months ahead. For more information or investor inquiries, please email John Anderson, Chairman & Interim CEO, at janderson@triumphgoldcorp.com.

About triumph gold Corp.

triumph gold is a Canadian-based, growth-oriented exploration and development company with a district-scale land package in the mining-friendly Yukon. Led by an experienced management and technical team, The Company is focused on actively advancing its flagship Freegold Mountain Project using multidiscipline exploration and evaluation techniques.

The road-accessible Freegold Mountain Project, located in the Dawson Range Au-Cu Belt, is host to three NI 43-101 Mineral Deposits (Nucleus, Revenue, and Tinta Hill). The Project is 200 square kilometres and covers an extensive section of the Big Creek Fault Zone, a structure directly related to epithermal gold and silver mineralization and gold-rich porphyry copper mineralization.

The Company owns 100% of the Big Creek and Tad/Toro gold-silver-copper properties situated along the strike of the Freegold Mountain Project within the Dawson Range.

The Company also owns 100% of the Andalusite Peak copper-gold property, 36 km southeast of Dease Lake within the Stikine Range in British Columbia.

triumph gold acknowledges the traditional territories of the Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation and Selkirk First Nation, on which the Company’s Yukon mineral exploration projects are located. triumph gold has a longstanding, ongoing engagement with these First Nations through communication, environmental stewardship, and local employment.

For more information, please visit triumphgoldcorp.com.

For further information about triumph gold, please contact:

John Anderson, Executive Chairman
triumph gold Corp.
(604) 218-7400
janderson@triumphgoldcorp.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectations. Important factors – including the availability of funds, the results of financing efforts, the completion of due diligence and the results of exploration activities – that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations are disclosed in the Company’s documents filed from time to time on SEDAR (see www.sedarplus.com). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/251572

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Investing in Uranium ETFs: 9 Options for Uranium Exposure

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the fastest-growing investment vehicles, and as uranium’s role in the energy transition grows, investors are becoming increasingly interested in uranium ETFs and related products.

After years of dormancy, the uranium spot price zoomed past the US$100 per pound level in early 2024 on supply risks and a strong outlook for long-term demand. Although it’s since pulled back, bulls believe it still has room to run.

Supporting factors include the lack of new uranium mines, Russia’s dominance in conversion and enrichment, rising demand for low-carbon energy sources and the continued development and deployment of small modular reactors.

There is also increasing demand for uranium from China and India as both of these countries grapple with air pollution in the face of growing electricity demand. China is working to expand its nuclear power capacity, and although it ranks among the top 10 uranium-producing countries, it relies heavily on uranium imports.

Compounded, these factors are creating a mounting supply deficit.

“This year, uranium mines will only supply 75 percent of demand, so 25 percent of demand is uncovered,” Amir Adnani, CEO and president of Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC), said at a January 2025 event.

Although the fundamentals are promising, the U3O8 spot price has faced pressure in 2025, with prices below US$80 since the start of the year. As supply tightens, incentivizing new projects to come online is becoming imperative.

“Next year, uranium demand is going up because there are 65 reactors under construction, and we haven’t even started talking about small and advanced modular reactors,” Adnani said. “Small and advanced modular reactors are an additional source of demand that, maybe not next year, but within the next three to four years, can become a reality.”

As mentioned, that backdrop is helping uranium ETFs and related investment products gain steam. Today there are five uranium ETFs available, as well as four investment vehicles backed by physical uranium — and perhaps more to come.

Read on to learn about the uranium ETFs and related vehicles on offer. All data was current as of May 5, 2025.

Uranium ETFs tracking uranium stocks

1. Global X Uranium ETF (ARCA:URA)

Total asset value: US$2.7 billion

The Global X Uranium ETF tracks a basket of uranium miners, as well as nuclear component producers.

The fund has an expense ratio of 0.69 percent and a yearly return of negative 17.23 percent, a decline that coincides with the recent pullback in the uranium price.

Uranium companies account for a significant portion of its portfolio, and nearly half of those companies are Canadian. The ETF’s top two uranium company holdings are major uranium producer Cameco (TSX:CCO,NYSE:CCJ) at a weight of 22.31 percent and NexGen Energy (TSX:NXE) at 5.64 percent. Interestingly, one of its top three holdings is the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX:U.U) at a weight of 8.52 percent.

2. Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (ARCA:URNM)

Total asset value: US$1.32 billion

The Sprott Uranium Miners ETF includes both uranium producers and explorers for broader exposure. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.75 percent and a yearly return of negative 34.69 percent.

Uranium stocks with market caps under US$2 billion account for 48.7 percent of the ETF’s holdings. Its top three holdings are Cameco at 15.28 percent, the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust at 13.21 percent and Kazatomprom (LSE:59OT,OTC Pink:NATKY) at 12.99 percent.

3. VanEck Vectors Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF (ARCA:NLR)

Total asset value: US$1.02 billion

The VanEck Vectors Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF launched in 2007 and tracks a market-cap-weighted index of stocks in the uranium and nuclear energy industries. Its expense ratio is 0.61 percent and its yearly return is negative 0.12 percent.

This uranium ETF’s top three holdings are Constellation Energy Group (NASDAQ:CEG) at a weight of 8.49 percent, Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE:PEG) at 7.38 percent and Endesa (OTC Pink:ELEZF,SSE:ELE) at 6.95 percent.

4. Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF (NASDAQ:URNJ)

Total asset value: US$232.29 million

The Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF launched in February 2023, making it one of the newest additions to the uranium ETF universe. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.8 percent and a yearly return of negative 15.51 percent.

It tracks the NASDAQ Sprott Junior Uranium Miners Index (INDEXNASDAQ:NSURNJ), which follows small-cap uranium companies. The fund’s 33 holdings are all uranium mining, development or exploration companies. Its top three holdings are Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN,OTCQX:PALAF) at 12.46 percent, Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) at 10.32 percent and NexGen Energy at 10.25 percent.

5. Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF (TSX:HURA)

Total asset value: US$55.08 million

The Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF was Canada’s first pure-play uranium ETF and provides exposure to uranium industry growth. It has an expense ratio of 1.06 percent and a yearly return of negative 25.2 percent.

Created in 2019, the fund’s top holdings are Cameco with a weight of 20.68 percent, Kazatomprom at a weight of 17.12 percent and the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust at 15.25 percent.

Physical uranium investment vehicles

1. Sprott Physical Uranium Trust (TSX:U.U)

Total asset value: US$4.09 billion

Of all the uranium-focused funds, this one has created the most buzz. Launched in July 2021, the Sprott Physical Uranium Trust quickly made its mark on the sector, stoking investor interest and prices for the commodity.

The fund holds 66.22 million pounds of U3O8, has an expense ratio of 0.64 percent and has a yearly return of negative 34.57 percent.

2. Yellow Cake (LSE:YCA,OTCQB:YLLXF)

Total asset value: US$983.66 million

Founded in 2018, Yellow Cake is a uranium company that provides investment exposure to the uranium spot price through its physical holdings of uranium and uranium-related commercial activities.

Yellow Cake’s current holdings total 21.68 million pounds of U3O8. Its access to material volumes of uranium at prevailing market prices comes via its long-term partnership with Kazatomprom. Through this partnership, it has the option to purchase up to US$100 million of uranium annually through 2027.

3. Zuri-Invest Uranium AMC

Total asset value: US$1.65 billion

Launched in April 2023, Zuri-Invest’s product is directly linked to physical uranium, and is the first actively managed certificate (AMC) in the sector. According to Zuri-Invest, “an AMC is a security that can be managed on a discretionary basis enabling the active management of a chosen investment strategy.”

Qualified non-US institutional and professional investors can take part in this physical uranium AMC (Swiss ISIN code CH1214916533) through their bank. The custodian of the product is Cameco, which holds the physical uranium in a secure storage facility in Canada.

4. xU3O8

Total asset value: US$5.93 million

One of the newest ways to gain exposure to physical uranium is through the token xU3O8.

Using the power of the Tezos blockchain and real-world asset tokenization, the xU3O8 token from uranium.io gives investors the ability to directly own and trade physical uranium. Launched in 2024, xU3O8’s 38,464.62 kilograms of U3O8 are stored at a secure Cameco facility, with Archax acting as trustee.

Securities Disclosure: I, Georgia Williams, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Buffett Hands Over Reins, What’s Next for Berkshire’s Capital Strategy?

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Legendary investor Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A,NYSE:BRK.B) after six decades at the helm — but he’s still not yet ready to retire.

In a media release on Monday (May 5), Berkshire said that its board of directors unanimously has voted to appoint Greg Abel, vice chairman, non-insurance operations, as president and CEO come January 2026.

Buffett will remain the chairman of the board of directors.

Buffett has held the position of CEO at Berkshire since 1970, with Abel confirmed as his successor in 2021.

What is Buffett’s strategy?

Buffett took control of Berkshire in 1965, back when the company was a struggling textile manufacturer.

In a 2010 letter to shareholders, he recounted his experience in those early days:

‘Berkshire was then only intextiles, where it had in the previous decade lost significant money. The dumbest thing I could have done was topursue ‘opportunities’ to improve and expand the existing textile operation – so for years that’s exactly what Idid. And then, in a final burst of brilliance, I went out and bought another textile company. Aaaaaaargh!Eventually I came to my senses, heading first into insurance and then into other industries.’

Many people have tried to explain Buffett’s success in recent years. One recent Financial Times article titled “How Buffet Did It” notes that his strategy is “more than great stock picks and insurance premiums.”

An older paper called ‘Buffett’s Alpha’ suggests that his exposure to low-risk, cheap and high-quality stocks is key.

“(He) has boosted his returns by using leverage, and that he has stuck to a good strategy for a very long time period, surviving rough periods where others might have been forced into a fire sale or a career shift,” states the paper, which was written by Andrea Frazzini, David Kabiller and Lasse Heje Pedersen.

‘We estimate that Buffett applies a leverage of about 1.7-to-1, boosting both his risk and excess return in that proportion. Thus, his many accomplishments include having the conviction, wherewithal, and skill to operate with leverage and significant risk over a number of decades,’ the authors also note.

Who is Buffett’s successor?

Abel has been with Berkshire since 2000, when Berkshire bought MidAmerican, an energy company he had been running. He joined the board as vice chairman, non-insurance operations, in 2018.

MidAmerican was renamed Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), with Abel serving as its chief executive officer from 2008 to 2018. He remains the company’s chair as of writing. At both MidAmerican and Berkshire, Abel was mentored by David Sokol, who seemed a likely successor to Warren Buffett until he resigned from Berkshire in 2011.

Abel was named vice chairman in 2018 along with Ajit Jain. In a 2014 letter to shareholders, Buffett’s longtime right-hand man, Charlie Munger, who passed away in 2023, wrote about the two as potential successors.

‘Ajit Jain and Greg Abel are proven performers who would probably be under-described as ‘world-class.’ ‘World-leading’ would be the description I would choose,’ said Munger.

‘In some important ways, each is a better business executive than Buffett.’

Buffett has also spoken highly of Abel, saying in 2023, ‘Greg understands capital allocation as well as I do. That’s lucky for us. He will make those decisions, I think, very much in the same framework as I would make them. We have laid out that framework now for 30 years.’

Berkshire’s path forward under Abel

Buffett’s words indicate that he sees Berkshire and Abel following the framework he has laid out.

Of course, there may be some evolution. Morningstar analyst Gregg Warren notes that the ‘groundwork for a successful transition’ at Berkshire has been in place for decades.

He also notes that Buffett and Munger were skilled at acquiring businesses that were a good cultural fit.

“We expect this to continue, believing that Berkshire’s culture of management autonomy and entrepreneurship has become institutionalized,’ Warren explains in a recent article.

‘ However, the new managers will probably work with a slightly different opportunity set, and we believe they will evolve Berkshire from what has historically been a reinvestment machine into one that is more focused on returning capital to shareholders, which is what we would expect of a company of this size with limited investment opportunities.”

Warren also comments that Berkshire currently doesn’t pay a dividend. This principle is because of Buffett’s belief that retained earnings should yield greater value than cash payouts.

Warren said this may change after Abel takes over, underlining that issuing a dividend could help Berkshire retain shareholders who may consider selling once Buffett is no longer at the helm.

Berkshire’s recent activities include diversification of its portfolio via strategic acquisitions and investments.

In January 2025, Forest River Bus & Van, a Berkshire subsidiary, announced its acquisition of L.A. West Coaches to enhance its product portfolio in the luxury transportation market.

“This partnership represents a shared commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Douglas Wright, group general nanager of Forest River Bus & Van. “L.A. West Coaches’ proven expertise and dedication to quality align with our values, and we look forward to collaborating to expand our product range.”

BHE is also currently exploring the production of lithium carbonate and other minerals from its geothermal power plants in California’s Imperial Valley, aligning with the company’s interest in renewable energy and sustainability.

BHE Renewables publicized a joint venture with Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) in June 2024, saying that this will be useful for the demonstration and deployment of TerraLithium’s direct lithium extraction.

Occidental is the owner of TerraLithium, a company that provides a technology platform for extracting lithium from geothermal and other brines to produce ultra-pure battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate.

Once the demonstration is successful, BHE Renewables plans to build, own and operate commercial lithium production facilities in California’s Imperial Valley. The joint venture also plans to license the technology and develop commercial lithium production facilities outside the Imperial Valley.

Securities Disclosure: I, Gabrielle de la Cruz, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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Crypto Price Prediction: Will DOGE, BONK, FLOKI Sustain Rally as US-China Trade Talks Kick-Off

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The crypto price prediction today, May 10, suggests that most coins are facing a volatile weekend after trade talks between China and the US commenced, with many traders on the sidelines anticipating whether prices will extend their gains or cool off. Much attention is going towards top meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Bonk Coin (BONK), and Floki Inu (FLOKI) that are outperforming the market to determine whether they will sustain their respective price rallies.

Crypto Market Extends Gains Amid US-China Trade Talks

The crypto price prediction today flashes bullish signs as US and Chinese officials meet in Geneva as trade talks kick off discuss tariffs. The two countries have been locked in a trade war for months, which caused notable dips across risk assets like crypto and stocks last month.

Earlier on, the US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, had said that there were zero chances that the tariffs currently imposed gainst Chinese products will be paused. The official further admitted to a lack of certainty about how long the discussions were going to last.

However, the fact that the two countries are meeting for the first time is fuelling optimism among traders, with many speculating whether crypto assets will extend their price gains and whether the bullish prediction shared by analysts over the past week will play out.

Crypto Price Prediction – Will DOGE, BONK, FLOKI Sustain Gains?

With crypto traders closely watching for the outcome of these trade talks, three top meme coins are standing out and have a bullish technical outlook that will determine whether their price rallies will continue or grow weak. These coins include DOGE, BONK, and FLOKI, which have registered double-digit percentage gains in the last week.

DOGE Price Explodes 12% as Bulls Eye $0.43

Dogecoin (DOGE) price is making impressive gains considering that it ranks as the top gainer among the top ten biggest cryptos at press time. The Dogecoin price prediction is also bullish after it formed a bullish head and shoulders pattern on the daily chart and broke out of an upward sloping resistance. This breakout suggests DOGE price may surge by 42% to $0.43 in the near term.

DOGE/USDT: 1-day Chart

BONK Price Targets $0.00004 as Bottom Pattern Emerges

The one-day chart also shows that the price of BONK may be close to a rally to $0.00004 in the near term after it formed a bullish pattern, specifically a double bottom. BONK has also turned the double-bottom’s resistance into support as the DMI index and the ADX line support a bullish prediction for the crypto token’s price. As bullish factors align, BONK has the potential to surge to as high as $0.000040 in the near term.

BONK/USDT: 1-day Chart

FLOKI Price Tests 200-day EMA Resistance as More Gains Loom

FLOKI price is testing resistance at the 200-day EMA level on its daily chart, and if it can successfully record a decisive close above it, it will confirm that the long-term trend has changed to bullish. This meme coin has also been trading within an ascending parallel channel, and if it can overcome resistance at the upper trendline, it will show a bullish Floki Inu Price prediction that may clear the path for a run-up to January highs of $0.000020.

FLOKI/USDT: 1-day Chart

Therefore, with the ongoing Geneva trade talks between the US and China hanging over the crypto market, DOGE, BONK, and FLOKI prices may record an increase in volatility. However, the technical outlook shows these coins are likely to sustain their recent gains as the talks occur at a time when the overall crypto price prediction is bullish due to positive economic factors.

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Coinbase Is Betting Against Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Playbook; Here’s Why

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has been a trailblazer in institutional Bitcoin adoption, with its aggressive accumulation strategy serving as a model for many other companies. In a surprising revelation, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong disclosed that the company had initially considered emulating MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment strategy, only to reject it in favor of a more cautious approach.

One of the prime reasons for Coinbase’s rejection of MicroStrategy’s investment approach was its perceived riskiness. “We made a conscious choice about risk,” stated Armstrong.

Coinbase Rejects MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Buying Scheme

Coinbase, a top crypto exchange, initially thought of embracing the investment strategies of Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, one of the largest holders of Bitcoin. “There were definitely moments over the last 12 years where we thought, man, should we put 80% of our balance sheet into crypto — into Bitcoin specifically,” stated Brian Armstrong.

However, the exchange chose not to follow the scheme, later acknowledging its risky factor. Armstrong disclosed that the company had plans to allocate up to 80% of its balance sheet to Bitcoin but chose not to, fearing it could have jeopardized the firm’s financial stability as a startup. A recent Bloomberg report revealed Coinbase’s bold decision, while the rest of the world praises MicroStrategy.

Reportedly, Coinbase holds a significant amount of cryptocurrency, mostly Bitcoin. The exchange bought $153 million worth of crypto in the first quarter and currently holds $1.3 billion worth of crypto. CFO Alesia Haas posited that the company aims to grow its crypto holdings while avoiding competition with its customers. He stated, “Rest assured, we are not stopping there.”

Bitcoin-Centric Companies Rise

In contrast to Coinbase’s viewpoint, several companies are embracing MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy. One such prime example is Japan’s Metaplanet, often known as Asia’s MicroStrategy. Recently, Blockstream CEO Adam Back revealed that Metaplanet has flipped MicroStrategy by generating more returns from BTC.

In addition, several Bitcoin miners and small-cap firms adopt MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment approach, which includes funding purchases through stock and debt sales. This trend has significantly contributed to the rising adoption of Bitcoin, which, in turn, boosts the BTC price.

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5 Things to Know About the SEC Crypto Roundtable on May 12

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Task Force is all set to host its fourth crypto roundtable on May 12, inviting many key officers, crypto panelists, and commentators.  This will be the second SEC crypto conference with the new chair, Paul Atkins. All these meetings are a significant step towards discussing the key problems and their solutions, but these are just discussions with no concrete results yet. 

5 Things to Know About May 12 SEC Crypto Roundtable

It is the fourth SEC crypto roundtable, titled “Tokenization-Moving Assets Onchain: Where TradFi and DeFi Meet, “ and is all set to take place on May 12, 2025. 

It will be available both online and offline, running between 1 p.m. ET and 5:30 p.m. ET at the SEC Headquarters, Washington, D.C. It is open to the public, and people can visit the site to view in person after registering on the SEC website. People can also watch the live stream on the official SEC website. 

The meeting would start with the opening remarks of Richard B. Gabbert, Chairman, Paul S. Atkins, Commissioners Crenshaw, Uyeda, and the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, led by Hester M. Peirce. 

Hester Peirce emphasized tokenization’s potential to transform financial markets and expressed interest in panelists’ insights on regulatory approaches.

“Tokenization is a technological development that could substantially change many aspects of our financial markets,” said Peirce before adding “I look forward to hearing ideas from our panelists on how the SEC should approach this area.”

In the list of panelists, key crypto representatives like Fidelity, BlackRock, and many others will join the SEC crypto roundtable. Interestingly, BlackRock met the SEC Crypto Task Force recently and had key discussions around tokenization and stakings. 

After this SEC crypto meeting, another one will take place on June 9, according to the SEC meeting schedule. The meeting titled “DeFi and the American Spirit” would mark the end of the roundtable meetings. 

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Makes Big Bet on NFTs! Launches Gift Marketplace

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Telegram NFT Marketplace:- The broader NFT market appears to be staging a comeback. The total weekly volume has reached over $103 million, up 7% from the prior week.

This rebound has been driven in large part by the highly anticipated Doodles token launch—DOOD went live on Solana on yesterday on May 9. This ended up sparking a 97% surge in Doodles NFT sales in the 24 hours before the airdrop.

Adding to the excitement, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Telegram Founder Pavel Durov has also announced a major NFT move in the market.

On May 9 via his personal channel, Telegram founder announced the launch of Telegram’s new in-app Gift Marketplace. In Telegram’s NFT-based marketplace, users can buy, sell, and resell rare collectible NFT-styled “Gifts” using Telegram Stars.

Source: Du Rove Channel

How Telegram’s New NFT Marketplace Works

Telegram’s new NFT marketplace is a new in-app marketplace where users can buy and sell special animated “gifts” as NFTs. The marketplace is built on The Open Network (TON) blockchain and uses Telegram’s Stars currency for transactions.

These collectible gift items are implemented as TON-based NFTs, meaning owners have true on-chain ownership and can trade the items outside Telegram.

Telegram’s official blog describes a straightforward trading interface. In this, users can apply advanced search filters to buy and sell a gift.

Once listed, the gift gets a “Sale” label on the profile so that others can see it’s available. Listings can be canceled at any time by tapping Unlist. All trades reportedly settle instantly in Stars – Telegram’s in-app micropayment token, and the blockchain records each gift’s ownership.

While making the announcement, Telegram founder Pavel Durov  also informed that “some gifts initially sold for just a few dollars have already spiked to tens of thousands of dollars”.

Also Read: Doodles Airdrop

Could This Push Give NFTs their Moment

The new Telegram NFT marketplace builds on Telegram’s ongoing Web3 push. Telegram originally developed the TON blockchain (now community-run) and has steadily integrated it into the app.

Telegram’s public statements emphasize that gifts have already been a hit. The official Telegram blog notes that when collectible gift collections launched in January, “some collections sold out in minutes”.

Durov himself reported that “users have acquired more than 20 million Gifts” on Telegram since launch.

Notably, special holiday events drove massive volume. For Valentine’s Day 2025, Telegram released nine limited-edition gift collections (four of which were immediately mintable as NFTs on TON).

Telegram’s move can also serve as a potential catalyst for broader NFT adoption. The broader NFT market has cooled significantly in 2024, with trading volume down roughly 20% year-over-year and platforms like MakersPlace closing.

However, the recent surge in NFT sales and coming up of new marketplaces can drive it further.

Also Read: DOOD Token Price Analysis!

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Robert Kiyosaki Warns Investors to Get Into Bitcoin, Dump ‘Fake Money’

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Robert Kiyosaki has once again slammed fiat currencies by calling them “fake money” and warning users to move to decentralized assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver. He shared this message in a post early Saturday, citing former Congressman Ron Paul.

Kiyosaki highlighted Paul’s warning that central banks “fix prices” through interest rate control. He criticized the move, labeling it Marxist central planning, and argued that such systems aim to confiscate wealth and undermine individual liberties.

Robert Kiyosaki Echoes Hard Money Movement

In the tweet, Robert Kiyosaki aligned himself with libertarian voices who oppose central banking. He claimed fake money leads to dishonest systems, including fake accounting, fake statistics, and fake leadership.

He urged his followers not to save or earn in fiat money. Instead, Kiyosaki told them to protect their future by adopting real assets. 

“Get on your own decentralized gold, silver, and Bitcoin standard.”

This stance follows Kiyosaki’s long-standing support of Bitcoin as “people’s money.” He often promotes it as protection against inflation and government overreach.

Freedom, Finance, and the Fed

Kiyosaki warned that central bank policies push society toward socialism and corruption. He claimed these systems are designed to control people by controlling money.

“Don’t be a loser,” he wrote. “Don’t let left-wing academic socialists win. Fight back.”

While critics say Kiyosaki’s tone is alarmist, his message reflects growing support for Bitcoin among financial skeptics. 

Most financial experts are speculating about how much the Bitcoin price will appreciate. Prominent individuals such as Arthur Hayes and Robert Kiyosaki are forecasting BTC to reach $1 million in the not-so-distant future. Such lofty forecasts are coming as concerns grow about economic stability worldwide in the ongoing U.S.-China war. 

And it looks like the U.S. regulators have also started to listen as Robert Kiyosaki pushes for sound money and decentralized finance. For instance, the Federal Reserve just removed strict rules on crypto banking, which also opens the door for wider adoption.

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Don’t Buy Robinhood Stock… Until You See This Chart Setup

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Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) is back in the spotlight, wrestling with its four-year highs and turning heads on Wall Street. It debuted in 2021 as an IPO darling, capturing the imagination of young Gen Z traders before its dramatic fall as a meme stock fueled by crypto and an unhealthy dose of FOMO.

Now, with year-to-date gains outpacing the S&P 500 ($SPX), the former disruptor is looking to claim its space as a serious contender rather than a speculative fad.

Robinhood Stock’s Price Action: Breaking Out or Topping Out?

If you’ve been checking the StockCharts Technical Rank (SCTR) Reports, you’ve probably noticed the stock popping up on the Large Cap Top 10 list.

FIGURE 1. SCTR REPORT LARGE CAP TOP 10. Robinhood is second from the top.

If you’re eyeing HOOD, you’re likely asking two key questions: How is it performing relative to its Financials sector peers, and how strong is the sector itself in terms of market breadth? Just as important, you’ll want a longer-term view: How has the stock held up over time, both on its own and compared to the broader S&P 500?

Let’s tackle all those questions in one shot.

Financial Sector Breadth Shows Bullish Tailwinds for HOOD

The chart below, which tracks the Financial Sector Bullish Percent Index, offers a quick read on sector strength and market positioning.

NOTE: The BPI spans three years.

FIGURE 2. FINANCIAL SECTOR BPI. Market breadth and comparative price performance look exceedingly bullish.

From a breadth perspective, the Financial sector looks bullish, bordering on overbought, with over 82% of the stocks within the sector triggering Point & Figure Buy Signals, according to its Bullish Percent Index (BPI) reading. Meanwhile, HOOD is crushing it on a 3-year relative basis—outperforming its sector by 250% and the S&P 500 by nearly 300%.

This paints a bullish picture. But before jumping to conclusions, let’s take a step back and look at HOOD’s price history, going back to when it IPO’d in 2021.

From Meme Craze to Measured Recovery

Check out the weekly chart below.

FIGURE 3. WEEKLY CHART OF HOOD. It’s above the 10-week and 40-week SMAs, but it has quite a distance to go before testing its yearly high.

You don’t need annotations to spot where HOOD’s meme-stock frenzy peaked and where the crash began, fueled by a sharp drop in retail trading activity, crypto market volatility, and intensifying regulatory pressure.

After basing for two years, HOOD began picking up steam in 2024. Its improving technical strength is reflected in the sharp spike of its SCTR, breaking above the 90 line. Fundamentally, HOOD began to recover as it started raking in profits, expanding its product lineup, and reigniting its user growth.

It’s trading above its 10-week and 40-week simple moving average (SMA), which is equivalent to a 50-day and 200-day SMA, respectively. Still, it has quite a way to go before testing its high of $66.90.

Short-Term Trading Setup

If you’re looking to buy HOOD, you’ll need to zoom in to find favorable entry points. Let’s switch over to a daily chart.

FIGURE 4. DAILY CHART OF HOOD. Support levels are clear and accumulation looks promising.

HOOD was in an intermediate-term downtrend starting in early February, where it peaked at $66.90, all the way down to the early part of April, where it bottomed sharply at around $29. HOOD quickly recovered, breaking above $50 (a local swing high) to $54, where it is now (at the time of writing).

Can HOOD Hold Its Gains or Is Consolidation Coming?

The Stochastic Oscillator warns that HOOD may be overbought and due for a pullback. Here are a couple of scenarios to consider, and note that the Ichimoku Cloud visually provides a wider range of potential support:

  • Watch for support at $46 or $39, both recent swing lows.
  • If it stalls between those levels, it could signal a failed breakout and continued consolidation until a new catalyst emerges.
  • If it drops below $39, the next key level is at $29, but be a little cautious at that point, as such a deep retracement may indicate weakening momentum, sentiment, and fundamental weakness.

On the bullish side of things, the Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL), currently well above the price, is indicating strong accumulation, suggesting that demand is outpacing supply—which, if it continues, can drive prices higher.

At the Close

Robinhood’s stock price is showing real signs of strength, not just on a chart, but in its fundamentals. With relative performance beating its sector and the S&P 500, and strong accumulation under the surface, HOOD’s comeback narrative is gaining technical validation. But with overbought signals flashing and key support levels in play, the next move may depend on whether bulls defend the breakout, or if the stock consolidates further while waiting for its next catalyst.

In either case, keep a close eye on volume, momentum shifts, and those support zones. HOOD may still have more room to run, but timing your entry could make all the difference.

Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The ideas and strategies should never be used without first assessing your personal and financial situation, or without consulting a financial professional.

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Brunswick Exploration Announces Brokered Private Placement for Gross Proceeds of up to C$2.5 Million, with a Lead Order from a Strategic Investor

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Brunswick Exploration Inc. (‘ Brunswick ‘ or the ‘ Corporation ‘) (TSX-V: BRW, OTCQB: BRWXF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Red Cloud Securities Inc., to act as co-lead agent and sole bookrunner along with Canaccord Genuity Corp. as co-lead agent (collectively, the ‘ Agents ‘), in connection with a ‘best efforts’ private placement (the ‘ Marketed Offering ‘) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$2,500,000 from the sale of (i) units of the Corporation (the ‘ LIFE Units ‘) at a price of C$0.13 per LIFE Unit (the ‘ Offering Price ‘) and (ii) units of the Corporation (the ‘ Non-LIFE Units ‘, and collectively with the LIFE Units, the ‘ Offered Securities ‘) at a price of C$0.15 per Non-LIFE Unit. A strategic investor has made a lead order to subscribe for Non-LIFE Units under the Offering.

Each LIFE Unit will consist of one common share of the Corporation (each, a ‘ Unit Share ‘) and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a ‘ LIFE Warrant ‘). Each whole LIFE Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the Corporation (each, a ‘ Warrant Share ‘) at a price of C$0.20 at any time for a period of 36 months following the Closing Date (as defined herein).

Each Non-LIFE Unit will consist of one Unit Share and one common share purchase warrant (each, a ‘ Non-LIFE Warrant ‘). Each Non-LIFE Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Warrant Share at a price of C$0.25 at any time for a period of 36 months following the Closing Date.

The Agents will have an option, exercisable in full or in part, up to 48 hours prior to the Closing Date, to raise up to C$1,000,000 in additional gross proceeds from the sale of LIFE Units at the Offering Price (the ‘ Agents’ Option ‘, and together with the Marketed Offering, the ‘ Offering ‘).

Subject to compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and in accordance with National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions (‘ NI 45-106 ‘), the LIFE Units will be offered for sale to purchasers in all the provinces of Canada (the ‘ Canadian Selling Jurisdictions ‘) pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of NI 45-106. The securities to be issued pursuant to the sale of LIFE Units are expected to be immediately freely tradeable under applicable Canadian securities legislation if sold to purchasers resident in Canada.

The Non-LIFE Units will be offered by way of the ‘accredited investor’ and ‘minimum amount investment’ exemptions under NI 45-106 in the Canadian Selling Jurisdictions. The securities to be issued pursuant to the sale of Non-LIFE Units will be subject to a four-month hold period in Canada pursuant to applicable Canadian securities laws.

The Offered Securities may also be issued to purchasers outside of Canada, including to purchasers resident in the United States pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the ‘ U.S. Securities Act ‘), as amended.

The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for exploration activities at the Company’s Québec and Greenland projects, as well as for general corporate purposes and working capital.

The Offering is scheduled to close on May 28, 2025 (the ‘ Closing Date ‘), or such other date as the Corporation and the Agents may agree. Completion of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

There is an offering document related to the Offering that can be accessed under the Corporation’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Corporation’s website at www.brwexplo.ca. Prospective investors should read this offering document before making an investment decision.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act, as amended or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

About Brunswick Exploration

Brunswick Exploration is a Montreal-based mineral exploration company listed on the TSX-V under symbol BRW. The Corporation is focused on grassroots exploration for lithium in Canada, a critical metal necessary to global decarbonization and energy transition. The Corporation is rapidly advancing the most extensive grassroots lithium property portfolio in Canada and Greenland.

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Mr. Killian Charles, President and CEO (info@brwexplo.ca)

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Such forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning the Corporation’s expectations with respect to the use of proceeds and the use of the available funds following completion of the Offering; the completion of the Offering and the date of such completion, approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and the filing of the offering document. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in the Corporation’s public documents filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Although the Corporation believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

Neither the TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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