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420 with CNW — Massachusetts Considers Freezing Issuance of Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
Cannabis stores across Massachusetts are moving more product than in previous years as the number of licensed businesses reaches a record high in what has become a $1.6 billion annual industry . Even so, regulators are weighing a temporary halt on new cultivation licenses as growers grapple with falling wholesale and retail prices.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Why CMX Gold & Silver Corp. (CSE: CXC) (OTC: CXXMF) Is ‘One to Watch’
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Hits Milestones at Cameron, Atikokan, and Pinard Projects
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
NetworkNewsBreaks – HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) Showcased for Advancing Innovative ECG Platform
HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) was featured among a select group of medical device companies in a January industry roundup highlighting recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) clearances and approvals across the sector. An article discussing this reads, “The recognition underscores HeartBeam’s progress as it advances a novel approach to cardiac diagnostics through its HeartBeam System, a cable-free, high-fidelity ECG platform designed to capture the heart’s electrical signals from three distinct directions and synthesize them into a 12-lead ECG for arrhythmia assessment… The company was included in a report published by Modern Healthcare and authored by Lauren Dubinsky. The report examined recent FDA activity across the medical device landscape, highlighting companies that achieved meaningful regulatory milestones or demonstrated forward momentum entering the new year. HeartBeam was included as part of this broader discussion of innovation and regulatory progress within the sector, reflecting growing attention on technologies aimed at improving access to clinical-grade data outside of traditional healthcare settings.”
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) Joins Southeastern Quantum Collaborative as Inaugural Member
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave” or the “Company”), the only dual-platform quantum computing company, providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today joined the Southeastern Quantum Collaborative (SQC) as an inaugural member, along with The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Davidson Technologies, IBM and Alabama A&M University.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Why Bitcoin Provides a Trail to Track Criminal Actors
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has drawn fresh attention to how crypto can be tracked, after investigators received alleged ransom messages seeking payment in Bitcoin.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
EU Issues New Rules Affecting Imported Parcels
The European Union has introduced new customs rules that will affect millions of imported parcels entering its market. The decision was approved by the Council of the European Union and marks a major change in how small online purchases from outside the EU are handled.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) Provides Corporate Update on Capital Raises, Product Expansion and Safety Standardization Efforts
SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) reported raising over $33 million in cash since Sept. 30, 2025, including a $25 million straight common investment at $2.50 per share with no warrants, strengthening its balance sheet as it advances toward sustained cash-flow generation and profitability. The company extended and converted $13.5 million in notes to 2030, plans to launch new AI-driven e-commerce software across its 60 websites to potentially increase conversion rates by up to 30%, and expects continued revenue growth after seven consecutive comparable quarterly increases through Q3 2025. SKYX highlighted successful technology demonstrations during a Marriott renovation, a $16.5 million round led by hotel owner The Shaner Group, anticipated deployment of more than 100,000 products in 2026, expanded global manufacturing partnerships and ongoing efforts toward mandatory safety standardization through industry code bodies and insurance engagement.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
DefenseNewsBreaks – NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) Closes $12 Million Public Offering and Plans Trading Resumption March 2
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) announced the closing of its previously announced $12 million public offering and said it anticipates trading on NYSE American to resume March 2, 2026, following a 1-for-4.99 reverse stock split intended to restore compliance with the exchange minimum trading price requirement. Trading was halted Feb. 13, 2026, after the company stock fell below $0.10, and management noted that if the price again drops below that threshold after trading resumes, the shares could be halted and delisted. The offering included 58,379,137 shares of common stock, 50,711,772 pre-funded warrants and common warrants exercisable for up to 163,636,364 shares, with Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC acting as exclusive placement agent.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – NUBURU, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) Closes $12 Million Public Offering and Plans Trading Resumption March 2
NUBURU (NYSE American: BURU) announced the closing of its previously announced $12 million public offering and said it anticipates trading on NYSE American to resume March 2, 2026, following a 1-for-4.99 reverse stock split intended to restore compliance with the exchange minimum trading price requirement. Trading was halted Feb. 13, 2026, after the company stock fell below $0.10, and management noted that if the price again drops below that threshold after trading resumes, the shares could be halted and delisted. The offering included 58,379,137 shares of common stock, 50,711,772 pre-funded warrants and common warrants exercisable for up to 163,636,364 shares, with Joseph Gunnar & Co. LLC acting as exclusive placement agent.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – OptimumBank Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: OPHC) Reached a 52-Week High on Record Earnings and Strong Growth Outlook
OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC) the holding company for OptimumBank, reached a 52-week high as investors responded to record 2024 net income of $13.1 million and Core ROAE above 23 percent, achieved without credit losses over the past seven years. The company has surpassed $1 billion in total assets and expects to exceed $1.2 billion by the end of 2025, with projections of $1.5 to $1.6 billion by year-end 2026, supported by disciplined underwriting, Tier 1 capital well above regulatory minimums and no exposure to long-dated, low-yield bonds. OptimumBank’s rapid expansion of its SBA lending platform to Preferred Lender status, strategic investment in a new digital core system and continued discount valuation relative to peers further underscore what management views as an attractive long-term opportunity for shareholders.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
When Cancer Care Hits a Hardware Wall, One Microcap Is Building Around It
In oncology, the biggest constraints are not always science. They are often the logistics, the cost of specialized infrastructure, and the difficulty of scaling advanced treatment capacity fast enough to meet demand.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) Reports Success in Canada’s First-Ever Drilling of a Natural Hydrogen Target
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) Forms Mandela Digital Ventures Joint Venture to Launch Blockchain-Based Financial Inclusion Products
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) announced a strategic joint venture with Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C. to form Mandela Digital Ventures, focused on developing and launching blockchain-based financial tools and digital assets aimed at expanding financial inclusion for underserved populations worldwide. The initiative will combine Datavault AI’s patented Web3 data platforms, AI-driven tokenization capabilities and supercomputing infrastructure with the stewardship of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, with a portion of proceeds supporting charitable causes aligned with his values. Governed by a joint steering committee with equal representation from both organizations, the venture plans to introduce its first products in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
RockBreaks – Dakota Gold Corp. (NYSE American: DC) Prices $75 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
Dakota Gold (NYSE American: DC) announced the pricing of its previously disclosed public offering of 12,336,000 shares of common stock, with expected gross proceeds of approximately $75 million before expenses, or approximately $86.25 million if the underwriters exercise their 30-day option in full to purchase up to an additional 1,850,400 shares. The offering is expected to close on or about Feb. 11, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, with net proceeds intended for working capital and general corporate purposes. BMO Capital Markets and Scotiabank are acting as lead book-running managers, with Canaccord Genuity, CIBC Capital Markets, Agentis Capital Markets (Financial Markets LP), H.C. Wainwright & Co., RBC Capital Markets and D. Boral Capital serving as co-managers.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) Enters 16th State, Securing New Electronic Monitoring Contract in Louisiana
SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB), a global provider of secured e-Government, IoT, and cybersecurity solutions, has secured a new electronic monitoring (“EM”) service provider contract in Louisiana, extending the company’s U.S. presence to 16 states and adding another recurring-revenue deployment to its growing North American footprint. In a news announcement, the company detailed a partnership with a Louisiana-based EM provider that has operated statewide programs for more than a decade ( https://ibn.fm/ARhxz ).
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – Beeline Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Appoints Barry Levenson as Executive Strategic Advisor
Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE) announced the appointment of mortgage industry veteran Barry Levenson as Executive Strategic Advisor, where he will counsel the leadership team on capital strategy, loan economics, product positioning and funding efficiency initiatives aimed at supporting long-term profitability. Levenson brings more than 30 years of experience across mortgage banking, capital markets and funding strategy, including roles as founding principal and CEO of LK Secured Lending, managing director at PennyMac Financial Services and founding executive at Countrywide Bank. His appointment comes as Beeline pursues a stated objective of achieving a $100 million revenue run rate within 24 months, supported by disciplined capital management, product expansion and improved cost of funds.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) Featured in NetworkNewsAudio on Bridging AI Intent-to-Execution Gap
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS) is featured in a NetworkNewsAudio Audio Press Release titled “Closing the Intent-to-Execution Gap May Define Next Wave of AI Investment,” highlighting how traditional input devices create latency and context limitations that constrain autonomous AI systems. The editorial outlines how the “intent gap” has led to a capabilities overhang, with advanced reasoning power bottlenecked by outdated interfaces, and details how Wearable Devices’ ai6 Labs initiative seeks to build a neural ecosystem that decodes biological signals into machine-readable data, forming a digital nervous system that connects human intention directly to AI-driven action.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) Secures BIM-E Intellectual Property and Aligns Founder Incentives Following CES 2026 Debut
Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF), doing business as TechForce Robotics, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary TechForce Robotics Inc. has acquired full intellectual property rights to the BIM-E Autonomous Beverage Robotics Platform, including patents, source code, firmware, AI models and related technology assets, under an Asset Purchase and Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement executed Feb. 17, 2026, with original inventor Christopher Erpelding. The company also formalized a performance-based employment agreement appointing Erpelding as Chief Mechatronics Architect, with equity-linked awards tied to defined trailing 12-month revenue milestones scaling up to $50 million in cumulative revenue. Management stated the acquisition strengthens its IP position as it advances manufacturing readiness and production scaling following industry engagement at CES 2026.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDIO) Schedules Investor Conference Call for Feb. 19, 2026
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) announced it will host an investor conference call on Feb. 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. Central Time to provide an overview of its precision molecular approach to cardiovascular disease prevention and early detection. The call will include updates on the company commercially available tests, Epi+Gen CHD(TM) and PrecisionCHD(TM), as well as discussion of recent clinical data, reimbursement progress and strategic growth initiatives.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) Partners with World Boxing Council to Transform Fan Engagement, Monetization at Global Boxing Events
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a technology company specializing in AI-driven data monetization, digital engagement, and credentialing solutions, has entered a strategic partnership with the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) to bring its patented engagement and data technologies to the global stage of professional boxing. This collaboration is designed to convert fan interactions into authenticated data assets with measurable commercial value, offering a scalable new revenue stream while expanding Datavault’s presence in international sports and entertainment.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) Converts CEO Note to Equity and Exchanges Preferred Shares
Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX) announced it executed settlement agreements with Chief Executive Officer Michael McLaren to convert a convertible promissory note into common shares on Feb. 11, 2026, satisfying the balance in full, and to exchange 39,000 Series A Preferred Shares for 585,000 restricted common shares. The agreements resolve all actual or potential claims related to the preferred shares and support ongoing balance sheet strengthening through debt-to-equity conversion, with full terms disclosed in a Form 8-K filed Feb. 18, 2026, with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Web3MediaBreaks – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) Signs Collaboration Agreement With TBURN Chain Foundation
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, announced the execution of a collaboration agreement with TBURN Chain Foundation, a high-performance blockchain infrastructure platform. The agreement establishes a framework to explore integration of Datavault’s data asset tokenization, valuation and Information Data Exchange(R) technologies with TBURN’s blockchain network, which supports enterprise-scale transaction processing and near-instant settlement. The parties intend to collaborate on data asset tokenization through Sumerian(R) Crypto Anchors, real-time data exchange integration and AI data monetization frameworks, with management citing TBURN’s 156,000-plus transactions per second capacity and approximately five-millisecond finality as complementary to Datavault’s secure data valuation and exchange infrastructure across entertainment, gaming, artificial intelligence and real-world asset markets.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Drug-Delivery Breakthroughs, Cross-Indication Research Accelerate New Momentum in CNS and Oncology Development
BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Biotechnology mergers and acquisitions (“M&As”) are increasingly shaped by a clear strategic evolution. Pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing clinical-stage and late-stage programs supported by human data rather than early discovery platforms with uncertain timelines. Following a period where capital heavily favored preclinical innovation, investors and acquirers are now focusing on assets that demonstrate safety signals, efficacy data and clearer pathways toward commercialization. Within this shifting landscape, companies holding diversified clinical-stage portfolios across oncology and central nervous system (“CNS”) indications are drawing renewed attention. One such example is Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) ( Profile ), which recently announced expanded international intellectual property coverage for OT-101, its proprietary TGF-β antisense therapeutic platform. The development strengthens protection across neurology, oncology and CNS drug-delivery technologies aimed at crossing the blood–brain barrier. This evolving M&A environment highlights Oncotelic’s positioning within oncology and CNS innovation alongside industry leaders such as Denali Therapeutics Inc . (NASDAQ: DNLI), Roche Holdings AG (OTCMKTS: RHHBY), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: ALNY) and…
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Copper Prices are Reflecting a Supply Scarcity That Doesn’t Currently Exist
Over the last year, we’ve seen various warnings of a copper shortage, which have led the metal’s price to new highs. This is different from recent figures, which show that the biggest metal exchanges globally currently hold over 1.1 million metric tons of the red metal. This is quite a feat, especially considering holdings are at their highest in over two decades.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
As the US Backtracks on Renewables, SE Asia Turns to China
Beijing has quietly become the dominant outside funder of clean energy across Southeast Asia amidst a retreat from clean energy financing by Washington. Belt and Road green energy commitments across Southeast Asia reached nearly $10 billion in the opening six months of 2025, bringing around 11.9 gigawatts of wind, solar, and waste-to-energy capacity online.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
BMW Unveils V2G Bundle for EV Owners in Germany
BMW and E.ON have launched what they claim is Germany’s first vehicle-to-grid product to actually reach the market, giving drivers a concrete way to monetize their parked electric vehicles while competitors are still making promises. Participants stand to earn up to $850 (€720) annually by letting their battery push electricity back toward the grid while plugged in at home.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Expert Calls for Congressional Action on National Health Alert System
For decades, health policymakers have relied on a survey tool to get early awareness of emerging public health threats before they become full-blown crises. The results of those surveys have shaped policy on matters like fortification of foods and the need to conduct public awareness campaigns due to the millions who were found to be unaware that they had high blood pressure. That survey tool is NHANES, or National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey .
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
As Demand for AI Memory Soars, Micron Earmarks $200bn to Boost Production
Micron Technology, the largest manufacturer of memory chips in the U.S., has caused shockwaves in the industry with its plans to inject $200 billion to rapidly expand its manufacturing capacity in order to address the booming demand for memory chips that are vital in many electronic devices like laptops and smartphones, as well as AI data centers and electric vehicles.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
Legal Threat Prompts ByteDance to Rein in Its AI Video Tool
ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, says it will tighten controls on its AI video generator after facing legal threats from Disney and criticism from other major players in the entertainment industry.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 19, 2026
420 with CNW — Virginia Cannabis Sales Bill Moves to Senate Floor for Consideration
Virginia legislators have moved closer to creating a legal retail cannabis market, advancing a revised Senate proposal. The updated bill cleared the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on a 7 to 5 vote, sending it to the full Senate for debate. Meanwhile, House members are preparing to debate their companion bill.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – New Silver Income Fund Ranks No. 4 in BarclayHedge 2025 Fixed Income Asset-Backed Loans Category
New Silver, a technology-driven private lender focused on residential real estate investment financing, announced that its New Silver Income Fund ranked No. 4 in BarclayHedge’s 2025 yearly performance rankings within the Fixed Income – Asset-Backed Loans category. BarclayHedge, a division of Backstop Solutions, publishes independent performance rankings across 39 hedge fund categories, with the asset-backed loans segment including funds focused on debt investments secured by underlying assets such as residential real estate. The New Silver Income Fund invests in residential transition loans and reports a 12% preferred return paid monthly, targeting total annual income between 12% and 14%, with quarterly redemptions permitted and participation limited to accredited investors.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
RockBreaks – LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Advances Beacon Gold Mill Restart in Val-d’Or Mining Camp
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
Olenox Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: OLOX) Expands Board Expertise in Corporate Finance, Leadership with Two New Appointments
Olenox Industries (NASDAQ: OLOX), a vertically integrated energy company, is reinforcing its governance bench as it works to establish itself as a vertically integrated energy and infrastructure platform, announcing the appointment of Erik Blum and Adam Falkoff to its board of directors. The company said the appointments fill existing vacancies and expand board expertise in corporate finance, public policy, and strategic leadership. Details of the changes were disclosed in a Form 8-K filing and summarized in a company announcement earlier this month ( https://ibn.fm/YpxM6 ).
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – SEGG Media Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) Nominates Veloce CEO Daniel Bailey to Board of Directors
SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) announced the nomination of Daniel Bailey, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Veloce Media Group, to its Board of Directors in connection with the Company’s acquisition of Veloce. SEGG Media said Bailey’s appointment enhances board-level expertise in digital audience monetization, brand partnerships, international expansion and scalable media execution as it advances its 2026 growth strategy. Under Bailey’s leadership, Veloce expanded across esports, motorsport and digital content, building partnerships with global brands including McLaren, Visa, Microsoft, Hilton and LEGO, and recently structured the acquisition of Quadrant, a motorsport content business co-founded by 2025 Formula One World Champion Lando Norris.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) Featured in AINewsWire Editorial on Next Wave of AI Investment
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS) announced its placement in an editorial published by AINewsWire (“AINW”), one of more than 75 brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), examining how closing the gap between human intent and machine execution may define the next phase of artificial intelligence investment. The article highlights the emerging need for high-fidelity, real-time intent capture as AI advances toward autonomous, agentic systems and notes Wearable Devices’ launch of ai6 Labs, a neural AI ecosystem designed to bridge intent and digital reality through integrated research, commercialization and technologies such as its Large MUAP Model, positioning the Company as infrastructure for the evolving autonomous AI landscape.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
InvestorNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Reports Fiscal Q3 2026 Revenue Up 14% and Net Income Up 341%
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) reported financial and operational results for the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, with revenue of $8.4 million, up 14.1% year over year, gross profit of $6.4 million reflecting a 76.3% margin, and net income of $910,000, up 341% from the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.2 million, total assets increased to $8.1 million, and the company repurchased and retired 3.7 million shares during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, while ending the quarter with $416,000 in cash, $773,000 in working capital and no bank debt as management cited continued operating leverage and expansion initiatives heading into calendar 2026.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LIXT) Appoints Sidney Braun as CEO of Liora Technologies Europe Subsidiary
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings (NASDAQ: LIXT), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical and med-tech company advancing cancer treatments, announced the appointment of Sidney Braun as Chief Executive Officer of its Liora Technologies Europe Ltd. subsidiary. Braun, who previously facilitated LIXTE’s November 2025 acquisition of Liora’s assets, brings more than 20 years of healthcare operational and strategic advisory experience and will lead advancement of Liora’s LiGHT System, an electronically controlled proton therapy platform designed to enhance tumor treatment. Management said the appointment supports its strategy to scale the technology and pursue a recurring revenue model within the radiotherapy segment of cancer care.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – Perpetuals.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: PDC) Directors Invited to World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago
Perpetuals.com (NASDAQ: PDC), a fintech company focused on crypto derivatives infrastructure, announced that Director and co-CEO Patrick Gruhn and Director Matthew Nicoletti have been invited to attend the inaugural World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago on Feb. 18, 2026. The invitation-only event, hosted by Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Zach Witkoff, Alex Witkoff and the co-founders of World Liberty Financial, will convene senior officials, chief executives and founders to discuss the intersection of technology, finance and innovation. The Company said its participation comes as it advances its regulated Barrier Futures product, designed as an alternative to contracts-for-difference and perpetual swaps, and continues development of its AI-powered collective intelligence engine trained on more than 11.7 billion order book fills across cryptocurrency markets.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
RockBreaks – Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSXV: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Reports Additional Oxide Gold and Silver Intercepts at West Santa Fe
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP; OTCQB: NOPFF) Prepares for 2026 Murdock Mountain Drill Program Expansion
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
DefenseNewsBreaks – ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: PRZO) Demonstrates 70 MPH Drone Interception With DefendAir System
ParaZero Technologies (NASDAQ: PRZO), an aerospace defense company focused on smart, autonomous solutions for the global manned and unmanned aerial systems industry, announced successful internal live testing of its DefendAir(TM) system, including what it described as the first net-based interception of a drone traveling at 70 mph. The test, which simulated a high-speed hostile drone approaching ground forces, demonstrated real-time, on-the-move protection capabilities using ParaZero’s patented net-launching technology. Management said the milestone underscores DefendAir’s potential to counter fast-moving threats such as FPV attack drones, with the non-explosive system offered in handheld, stationary and drone-mounted configurations to support layered force protection.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) Featured in BioMedWire Editorial on Late-Stage Biotech M&A Trends
Oncotelic Therapeutics (OTCQB: OTLC) announced its placement in an editorial published by BioMedWire, one of more than 75 brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio at IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), highlighting the growing focus in biotech mergers and acquisitions on de-risked, late-stage assets with clinical validation. The article, titled “Why Late-Stage CNS, Oncology Assets Are Becoming the Hottest Targets in Biotech M&A,” examines how pharmaceutical companies and investors are prioritizing programs with established safety and efficacy data, placing companies such as Oncotelic, with multiple clinical- and late-stage oncology and central nervous system programs, in alignment with current M&A trends as it advances its OT-101 TGF-β antisense therapeutic platform and global intellectual property portfolio.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Silo Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: SILO) Receives Japan Patent Allowance for SPC-15 PTSD Candidate10
Silo Pharma (NASDAQ: SILO), a developmental-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel formulations and drug delivery systems for traditional therapeutics and psychedelic treatments, announced that the Japan Patent Office has issued a Notice of Allowance for a patent application covering its lead asset, SPC-15, an intranasal therapeutic targeting post-traumatic stress disorder. The application, titled “Compositions and Methods for the Prevention of Stress-Induced Fear, Depression-Like Behavior, and Anxiety-Like Behavior,” includes composition and method claims and expands Silo’s intellectual property portfolio in stress-modulating therapeutics within a key international market, with management noting the allowance supports protection of the Company’s core scientific innovations ahead of formal patent grant.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – SEGG Media Corporation (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) Completes $61M Veloce Acquisition, Adding More Than $20M in Annual Revenue
SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) announced it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of a controlling interest in Veloce Media Group, valuing Veloce at approximately $61 million (£45 million). The transaction, structured as a combination of cash and SEGG Media shares priced at $10 per share, is projected to contribute more than $20 million in additional annual revenue, which the Company will begin recognizing in the first quarter of this year. Management said the acquisition strengthens SEGG Media’s revenue base, expands its global digital media footprint and enhances cross-platform monetization opportunities across Sports.com, Concerts.com and related assets, while aligning stakeholders around long-term value creation as Veloce’s operating results are consolidated into reported financials.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
Web3MediaBreaks – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) Raises Preliminary FY 2025 Revenue to $38-$40 Million, Reaffirms $200 Million FY 2026 Target
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) updated its preliminary, unaudited fiscal 2025 revenue estimate to $38 million to $40 million, exceeding its prior $30 million estimate by up to 33%, with midpoint growth of approximately 1,300% year over year, driven by customer tech-licensing fees and tokenization and monetization services from its Data Science Group. The company also reaffirmed its anticipated fiscal 2026 revenue target of $200 million, representing projected year-over-year growth of 400% to 426%, and said it plans to file its audited 2025 financial results with the SEC next month.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
Platinum Producers Continue to Favor Payouts Over Capex
Despite the recent surge in the price of platinum on commodity markets, major miners are still wary of investing in new projects until the current price increases display signs of staying power. At the moment, platinum is going for just over $2,000 an ounce, having recorded tremendous gains over recent months. Last year, the metal surged 127% to reach new peaks.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF) Prepares for the U.S. Market by Forming a Subsidiary and Launching Its Navigation and Target Acquisition Application
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
Pressure from Brain Tumors Triggers Self-Destruct Mechanism in Neurons, Study Finds
Brain tumors may damage surrounding tissue in a more insidious way than previously understood. New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that chronic pressure from an expanding tumor does not simply crush nearby neurons. It activates an internal self-destruction program that pushes those cells toward death.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
Investors Sell Stocks as Worries Over AI Disruption Spread
Artificial intelligence has long been seen as a powerful tool for growth. It promised faster work, lower costs, and new business opportunities. But recently, investors began to focus on another side of the story. Instead of asking how companies will benefit from AI, they started asking which companies might suffer because of it. That shift in thinking triggered a broad stock market sell-off.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
RockBreaks – Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM) (TSX: WPM) Reports 2025 Production Above Guidance, Issues 2026 Outlook
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 18, 2026
420 with CNW — Illinois Still Struggles to Clear Old Marijuana Criminal Records
For decades, a cannabis conviction from 1980 trailed Roosevelt Myles, lingering on his record long after he served his time. Myles, an Illinois resident, spent nearly three decades behind bars for a murder he maintained he did not commit. An appellate court later overturned the conviction, and a judge granted him a certificate of innocence after finding no physical evidence connected him to the crime.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – WeShop Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: WSHP) Adds Leading Health and Fitness Brands to Marketplace
WeShop Holdings (NASDAQ: WSHP) announced expanded access to leading health and fitness brands through its community-owned social commerce marketplace, including adidas AG (XETRA: ADS), Under Armour Inc. (NYSE: UAA, UA), NIKE Inc. (NYSE: NKE), ASICS Corp. (OTC: ASCCF) and GNC Holdings. Available immediately within the WeShop app, the curated selection spans performance apparel, footwear, supplements and recovery products, integrating the company’s ShareBack(TM) rewards model so qualifying purchases contribute toward potential equity participation. The company said the initiative is designed to support sustained wellness engagement beyond seasonal resolutions, citing research showing most fitness goals are abandoned within the first six weeks of the year.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) Submits Final Phase 1 Report Under US Department of War OTA
Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) announced submission of its final reporting under Phase 1 of its Other Transaction Agreement with the US Department of War to the US Army Contracting Command – Orlando, including a Final Demonstration Report and Techno-Economic Analysis for work completed at its RapidSX(TM) Commercialization and Demonstration Facility. The report detailed approximately 6,000 hours of simulated commercial operation and more than 10,000 recovery and purity comparison points, demonstrating that Ucore’s proprietary RapidSX(TM) platform efficiently executed solvent extraction chemistry and produced thousands of liters of rare earth chloride products, supporting its scalability and capital efficiency compared with conventional solvent extraction methods.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Gaxos.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: GXAI) Finalizes Partnership With BytePlus to Accelerate Art-Gen AI Platform
Gaxos.ai (NASDAQ: GXAI) announced it has finalized an agreement with BytePlus, the enterprise technology division of ByteDance, securing preferred pricing and early access to advanced AI video generation models to enhance its Art-Gen image and video creation platform. The company said the partnership is expected to reduce infrastructure costs, improve scalability and strengthen gross margins as adoption grows, while accelerating monetization through subscription and credit-based tiers and supporting expansion within the global creator economy.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – ESGold Corp. (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) Appoints Galen Carson to Advisory Board
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
TechMediaBreaks – FingerMotion Inc. (NASDAQ: FNGR) Signs MOU With Digital Landia to Explore North American AI and Blockchain Marketplace
FingerMotion (NASDAQ: FNGR) announced it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Digital Landia Ltd. to evaluate development of a minimum viable product and B2C marketplace initiative for North America leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain architecture. The parties will assess integration of Digital Landia’s proposed protocol framework with FingerMotion’s mobility data infrastructure, including monetization strategy design and MVP performance validation, with plans to complete due diligence and potentially negotiate a definitive cooperation agreement within 60 days, subject to regulatory and commercial feasibility.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Announces Governance and Capital Structure Initiatives to Advance Institutional Readiness
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, governance and alignment with long-term shareholder value as it advances toward becoming a fully institutional-ready public company. Building on approximately $3.3 million in net income for fiscal 2025 and anticipated $1.4 million in cost savings in fiscal 2026, the company outlined plans to optimize its portfolio through potential divestitures and brand consolidation, introduce advisory shareholder votes on executive compensation and Series B Preferred Stock retirement, rationalize its capital structure and reduce executive and board compensation, as management positions the company for disciplined growth and improved operating leverage.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
RockBreaks – Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF) (FSE: 4LF0) Options Waterslide Uranium and Rare Earth Project in Ontario
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
GreenEnergyBreaks — Renewal Fuels, Inc. (OTC: RNWF) Appoints Travis Yakimishyn as Chief Electrical and Power Systems Officer
Renewal Fuels (OTC: RNWF) announced that Travis Yakimishyn, P.Eng., has joined the company as chief electrical and power systems officer, where he will oversee electrical architecture and grid integration strategy for Kepler’s Texatron(TM) aneutronic fusion platform. Yakimishyn brings experience in grid interconnection, substation design, high-voltage systems and utility-scale infrastructure, and will advance scalable electrical design standards and interconnection pathways as development moves toward commercialization. The company also said it continues to progress additional patent filings for Texatron and regulatory initiatives, including Form 10 preparation, audit completion and corporate actions tied to its transition to American Fusion.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Engages Semple, Marchal & Cooper as New PCAOB Auditor
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) announced it has engaged Semple, Marchal & Cooper LLP as its new independent Public Company Accounting Oversight Board auditor, citing the need to strengthen its financial governance framework as operations expand across pharmacy compounding, telemedicine and real estate. The board determined that the firm’s broader resources and multidisciplinary expertise align with the company’s growing operational complexity, supporting enhanced auditing efficiencies and oversight as ETST continues scaling its diversified health and wellness portfolio.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Announces Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operational Results, and an Update on the SOL Treasury Strategy
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a SOL treasury company, recently reported the company’s fiscal first quarter 2026 financial and operating results
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP) Completes FDA Type C Meeting for NRX-100 NDA Pathway
NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP) announced completion of an in-person Type C guidance meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, attended by leadership from the Division of Psychiatry Products, Office of Neuroscience and Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Based on oral guidance, the company believes it has a path to file a New Drug Application for NRX-100, a preservative-free ketamine formulation, supported by existing adequate and well-controlled trials and confirmatory evidence from more than 65,000 patients in a Real World Evidence dataset, while also seeking a broader indication for treatment-resistant depression with suicidality. The FDA advised that no additional nonclinical or bridging studies would be required, and the company said it will work with the agency to finalize a statistical analysis protocol, with further details to follow upon receipt of formal meeting minutes.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Reports Fiscal Q3 2026 Revenue Up 14% and Net Income Up 341%
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) reported financial and operational results for the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, with revenue of $8.4 million, up 14.1% year over year, gross profit of $6.4 million reflecting a 76.3% margin, and net income of $910,000, up 341% from the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.2 million, total assets increased to $8.1 million, and the company repurchased and retired 3.7 million shares during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, while ending the quarter with $416,000 in cash, $773,000 in working capital and no bank debt as management cited continued operating leverage and expansion initiatives heading into calendar 2026.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
TinyGemsBreaks – CNS Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CNSP) Appoints New Executive Leadership Team
CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP) announced that recently appointed President and CEO Rami Levin, in alignment with the board, has recruited Steven O’Loughlin as chief financial officer, Eric Faulkner as chief technology officer and Dylan Wenke as chief business officer, effective March 2, 2026. The company said the appointments support its strategic evolution following a comprehensive review of its pipeline and capital allocation priorities, positioning CNS Pharmaceuticals to advance development programs with a focus on disciplined growth, operational execution and long-term value creation in treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
MiningNewsBreaks – MAX Power Mining (CSE: MAXX) (OTC: MAXXF) (FRANKFURT: 89N) Accelerates Lawson Natural Hydrogen Development, Launches 3D Seismic Program
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST) Featured on Latest BioMedWire Podcast by IBN
Earth Science Tech (OTC: ETST) was featured on the latest episode of The BioMedWire Podcast released by IBN, with Chairman and CEO Giorgio R. Saumat outlining the company’s vertically integrated healthcare model spanning telehealth and compounding pharmaceuticals, its cash-flow-positive operations and strong balance sheet, and preparations for a potential uplist. During the interview, Saumat highlighted the company’s profitability, limited debt and 2025 diversification initiatives, as Earth Science Tech positions to scale operations in 2026 while IBN continues expanding its specialized content distribution platform.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
MissionIRNewsBreaks – Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GVH) Reports 42.5% Revenue Growth for Fiscal 2025
Globavend Holdings (NASDAQ: GVH) reported financial results for the year ended Sept. 30, 2025, with revenue rising 42.5% year over year to $23.6 million. The company said it handled an average of 10,394 packages per day, up 69.4% from the prior year, while average daily revenue per freight weight increased 12.7%. Net income totaled $0.68 million. During the year, Globavend established a subsidiary in China and built out corporate infrastructure to support expansion, as management cited capital markets support and a growing pipeline positioning the company for continued revenue growth into 2026 and beyond.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
PsychedelicNewsBreaks – Helus Pharma(TM) (NASDAQ: HELP) (Cboe CA: HELP) Reports Positive Phase 2a SPL026 Data Published in Nature Medicine
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) (OTCQB: NOPFF) Assay Results Reveal Multi-Nutrient Phosphate Profile Suited to Organic and Regenerative Agriculture
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
AINewsBreaks – Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) to Launch Mudra Experience Studio Developer Platform
Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS) announced the upcoming launch of Mudra Experience Studio, a developer platform designed to standardize neural gesture input across extended reality, mobile and AI-powered applications. The platform will offer production-ready SDKs, a unified gesture taxonomy and OEM integration tiers to enable cross-platform deployment without platform-specific rebuilding, positioning the company to expand from a hardware-focused innovator to a full-stack platform provider, while supporting its 2026 rollout through a priority waitlist and recent leadership expansion within its ai6 Labs division.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks – Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TELO) Reports Iron-Dependent Tumor Cell Mortality in TNBC Models
Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TELO) announced new in vitro data showing that Telomir-1 (Telomir-Zn) induced broad tumor cell mortality across biologically distinct subtypes of triple-negative breast cancer, with iron-rescue experiments confirming the effect is iron-dependent and linked to the drug’s proposed intracellular metal-modulating mechanism. The company said supplemental iron significantly attenuated tumor cell mortality, supporting that Telomir-Zn reduces labile redox-active iron while increasing zinc availability, targeting the elevated iron levels and oxidative stress observed in many triple-negative breast cancer tumors.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BioMedNewsBreaks — Nutriband Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRB) Signs Exclusive Costa Rica Distribution Deal for AVERSA Fentanyl and Sports Tape Products
Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Costa Rica-based Innomedica for AVERSA Fentanyl, upon approval, and all sports tape products manufactured at its Pocono Pharmaceutical/Active Intell subsidiary. Under the agreement, Innomedica will oversee and finance regulatory approvals as the products advance toward launch. Nutriband’s AVERSA abuse-deterrent transdermal technology is designed to incorporate aversive agents into patches to deter abuse, diversion and misuse of drugs with abuse potential, supported by a broad international patent portfolio.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
BillionDollarBreaks – Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) Reports Fiscal 2025 Results and Advances Upper Kobuk Projects
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Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026
Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS) Set to Capitalize in AI-Powered Wearable Space
The global appetite for more intuitive, seamless interaction with technology is accelerating, and AI-powered, touchless sensing wearables are emerging as a cornerstone of this transformation. Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS) is at the forefront of this trend, leveraging neural-input interfaces and gesture recognition technology to provide hands-free control solutions that may redefine how users interact with consumer electronics and smart environments. Recent developments from the company highlight both growing market demand and Wearable Devices’ strategic role in unlocking new use cases for touchless wearable technology.
Via Investor Brand Network · February 17, 2026