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iSpecimen CEO to Participate in H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference Connecting Scientists with Biospecimens for Medical Research LEXINGTON, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) iSpecimen Inc., a global marketplace that facilitates the connection between scientists and healthcare specimen providers, has announced that its CEO and President, Christopher Ianelli,…

The Consequences of Insider Trading: A Look at Thailand’s SEC Penalty on Bitkub Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped an 8.53 million baht (around $234,000) monetary penalty on Bitkub Blockchain Technology Co (BBT), a part of the Bitkub group, for the involvement of one of its executives in insider trading. According to a…

First Wave BioPharma Announces Exciting Development in Formulation of Microgranule Delivery for Adrulipase The Breakthrough Announcement BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Wave BioPharma, Inc., (NASDAQ:FWBI), (“First Wave BioPharma” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, announced today that…

FirstCash Boosts Revolving Bank Credit Facility and Extends Maturity Date to 2027: A Strategic Move for Continued Growth FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS) Introduction FirstCash Holdings, Inc., the leading international operator of retail pawn stores and a provider of retail point-of-sale payment…

South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchanges Struggle Amid Market Dip A Closer Look at Upbit and Bithumb’s Decline in Revenue Introduction South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are facing challenges amidst the ongoing market dip. Two major players in the local crypto scene, Upbit and Bithumb, have reported significant declines in sales and profits in the first half of…

Going Green: The Impact of Bamboo Packaging on Sustainability and the Future Market Description: The U.S. bamboo packaging market is expected to create a growth opportunity of US$ 71.1 Mn during the forecast period. Bamboo packaging is expected to witness significant growth in the U.S. market due to the growing food service sector in the…

ASIC Warns Brokers Against Offering High-Risk Products to Retail Investors Description The Australian financial market regulator issued a warning on Wednesday, asking brokers to be “careful about or reconsider” offering high-risk investment instruments or products to retail investors. Additionally, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) defined… Effects on Me As a retail investor, the…

ANZ on China outlook: ANZ graph on the PMIs published earlier today: ANZ has recently released data that paints a pessimistic picture of China’s economic outlook. According to their monthly tracker, if the economy does not bounce back strongly in September, GDP growth is expected to fall below 3.0% in Q3. Additionally, ANZ now forecasts…