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GRFS

Grifols, a leading producer of plasma-derived medicines, announced positive topline results from Biotest's phase 3 clinical trial of fibrinogen concentrate (FC), BT524, for treating acquired fibrinogen deficiency (AFD).

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February 14, 2024 | 8:18 am

LUNR

The launch of Intuitive Machines Inc's Nova-C lunar lander, part of the U.S. Artemis moon program, was postponed due to a technical glitch involving methane temperatures. The launch, facilitated by SpaceX, has been rescheduled for the following day. This delay is a part of a series of setbacks for private space companies involved in lunar missions.

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February 14, 2024 | 7:52 am

AAPL

BB

BlackBerry Limited has become the first vendor to receive BSI certification for its BlackBerry Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) for use on Apple iNDIGO devices, enabling secure government data management on iOS devices. The certification, BSI-DSZ-CC-1235, evaluates the BlackBerry UEM solution according to Common Criteria Standards, Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4).

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February 14, 2024 | 7:50 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. has released the third beta version of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, introducing features aimed at complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act. These features include alternative app marketplaces, different payment systems, and third-party browser engine support, exclusive to the EU. The update also brings new emojis, podcast transcripts, and SharePlay support for HomePod, among other features. This move is part of Apple's efforts to adapt to regulatory requirements and market demands in the EU.

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February 14, 2024 | 7:42 am

BTCUSD

The U.S. Treasury is set to address Congress about cryptocurrency's role in illicit finance, seeking more authority to tackle the issue. Brian Nelson will highlight the illegal use of cryptocurrencies and the need for additional tools to combat such activities. This comes amid legislative efforts to address crypto's role in money laundering and terrorism financing, including proposed bills by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Sherrod Brown. The hearing follows the Treasury's 2024 National Risk Assessments, emphasizing the risks of illicit finance, including crypto use.

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February 14, 2024 | 7:26 am

MITK

Mitek Systems, identified by its ticker MITK, has received notices from Nasdaq due to its failure to timely file financial reports, putting the company at risk of being delisted. The delay in filing these crucial financial documents has triggered Nasdaq's compliance mechanisms, and Mitek Systems must now address these issues to avoid delisting.

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February 14, 2024 | 7:25 am

EWU

The U.K. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January remained steady at 4.0%, aligning with the previous month's figure and slightly below the estimated 4.1%.

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February 14, 2024 | 7:01 am

ABT

The FDA Advisory Committee has voted in favor of Abbott's TriClip System, a first-of-its-kind device designed to treat tricuspid regurgitation, based on positive data from the TRILUMINATE pivotal trial. Although still investigational in the U.S., TriClip is approved in over 50 countries and has been used to treat over 10,000 patients globally.

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February 14, 2024 | 6:25 am

ARKK

BEN

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Investment Management, anticipates that the SEC will only approve Bitcoin and Ethereum for crypto ETFs. ARK has partnered with 21Shares to launch a U.S.-based Ethereum ETF, following the approval of their Bitcoin ETF. Franklin Templeton also filed for an Ethereum ETF. Wood highlighted a shift from gold to Bitcoin, noting a stable, long-term view among cryptocurrency investors.

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February 14, 2024 | 5:31 am

BTCUSD

Over 100 Romanian hospitals have been targeted by a ransomware attack, demanding a Bitcoin ransom of $174,000. The 'Backmydata' ransomware, a variant of Phobos, has caused significant disruptions, with 25 hospitals directly impacted and another 79 taken offline as a precaution. The National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) advises against paying the ransom and emphasizes the importance of maintaining secure backups. This incident is part of a larger trend of cybercriminal activities, including those attributed to North Korea, aimed at funding its nuclear weapons program.

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February 14, 2024 | 4:16 am