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ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRZO#NASDAQ">PRZO</a>) shares are rising on Friday following the company&#8217;s announcement that it received the Design Verification Report (DVR) approval from the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/g42242189/parazeros-drone-system-received-european-regulatory-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener"> European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).</a>
This approval applies to ParaZero&#8217;s SafeAir M-300 Pro and SafeAir M-350 Pro parachute safety kits, confirming compliance with critical safety standards. The EASA DVR allows drone operators to expand their operational scope under the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) process.
The SafeAir systems meet the Light-UAS.2511 standard, fulfilling the &#8216;Enhanced Containment&#8217; requirement, which provides robust flight termination capabilities. This offers additional safety for operations in high-risk areas, such as crowded spaces or critical airspaces.
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Additionally, the SafeAir kits comply with the Light-UAS.2512 standard for impact mitigation, reducing the Ground Risk Class by one point. This reduction grants operators greater flexibility in performing medium-risk missions, such as those beyond visual line of sight or near populated areas.
EASA&#8217;s approval strengthens ParaZero&#8217;s position as a trusted safety solution for drone operations across Europe, ensuring safer and more versatile commercial missions.
Price Action: PRZO shares are trading higher by 40.9% to $0.8999 premarket at last check Friday.
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Prototype development and feasibility testing underway for optimized subcutaneous delivery
SARASOTA, FL, Nov. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silo Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SILO#NASDAQ">SILO</a>) ("Silo" or the "Company"), a developmental stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel formulations and drug delivery systems for traditional therapeutics and psychedelic treatments, today announced a collaboration agreement with Kymanox for specialized design and development of a subcutaneous insertion device for SP-26, the Company's ketamine-loaded implant therapeutic targeting fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Under terms of the agreement, Kymanox will conduct an initial proof-of-concept design phase followed by full system prototype and feasibility testing to determine optimal insertion depth in tissue.

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Silo Pharma Enters Collaboration Agreement With Kymanox For Specialized Design And Development Of A Subcutaneous Insertion Device For SP-26, The Company's Ketamine-Loaded Implant Therapeutic Targeting Fibromyalgia And Chronic Pain

Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. ("Lithium Argentina" or the "Company") (TSX:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAAC#TSX">LAAC</a>) (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAAC#NYSE">LAAC</a>) today announced its intention to establish corporate domicile in Switzerland under the new name, Lithium Argentina AG. The move, which requires shareholder, stock exchange and court approval, is expected to occur in early 2025.
Lithium Argentina has performed an extensive review of its businesses and corporate structure. Switzerland, was determined to be the best jurisdiction from a strategic, commercial and legal perspective. The move is expected to provide expanded financing flexibility and support the Company's current business and long-term growth plans through access to various markets, proximity to European customers and an attractive framework for existing shareholders and future investment.
The redomiciling of the Company is proposed to be effected by way of plan of arrangement whereby the Company will be continued from the Province of British Columbia, Canada into the jurisdiction of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. The operational headquarters of the Lithium Argentina group of companies will become Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Lithium Americas Intends To Establish Corporate Domicile In Switzerland Under The New Name, Lithium Argentina AG; The Move, Which Requires Shareholder, Stock Exchange And Court Approval, Is Expected To Occur In Early 2025

On Wednesday, the FDA raised concerns about life-threatening hematologic malignancies in patients treated with Bluebird Bio Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLUE#NASDAQ">BLUE</a>) Skysona (elivaldogene autotemcel), a gene therapy for early, active cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD).
In September 2022, the FDA approved Bluebird Bio&#8217;s&nbsp;Skysona, aka eli-cel, to slow the progression of neurologic dysfunction in boys 4-17 years of age with early, active&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/22/09/28905729/fda-just-okayed-bluebird-bios-3m-gene-therapy-for-rare-neurological-disorder-in-boys-what-investo?_gl=1&#x2A;f5q6x4&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MzM1NjU4Njk2LjE3MjExMjI2MjY.&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTA5NjUzODQ1My4xNzIxMTIyNjI2&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcyODYzNTY2NS40MDcuMS4xNzI4NjM2NTAyLjAuMC4w" rel="noreferrer noopener">cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD</a>).
The agency has received reports of myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia linked to Skysona, with cases emerging 14 to 92 months post-treatment during clinical trials.
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As per new data released in October, seven out of 67 children treated with&nbsp;Bluebird Bio&#8217;s gene therapy for a severe neurological disorder in clinical trials <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41290857/worries-mount-over-cancer-risks-in-bluebird-bios-gene-therapy" rel="noreferrer noopener">developed blood cancers</a>.
The FDA is investigating these risks, which include hospitalization, the need for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and fatal outcomes. Healthcare providers are urged to consider alternative therapies, such as allogeneic stem cell transplants, for patients with suitable, matched donors before opting for Skysona treatment.
Skysona&#8217;s U.S. prescribing information <a target="_blank" href="https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/fda-investigating-serious-risk-hematologic-malignancy-following-skysona-elivaldogene-autotemcel" rel="noreferrer noopener">features</a> a Boxed Warning about the serious risk of hematologic malignancies and additional warnings under the Clinical Trials Experience section.
Patients and clinical trial participants treated with Skysona are advised to undergo lifelong monitoring for malignancies.
To detect potential malignancies early, the FDA recommends regular complete blood counts every three months and assessments for clonal expansion twice within the first year post-treatment.
Annual follow-ups and bone marrow evaluations are also advised as clinically necessary.
In September, Bluebird bio announced it is implementing a restructuring to optimize its cost structure and enable quarterly cash flow break-even in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b40998565/bluebird-bio-initiates-restructuring-intended-to-optimize-cost-structure-and-enable-quarterly-cash" rel="noreferrer noopener">second half of 2025</a>.
The restructuring is expected to result in a 20% reduction in cash operating expenses when fully realized in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/09/41008825/gene-therapy-focused-bluebird-bio-restructures-cuts-is-workforce-by-25-seeks-to-breakeven-next-ye" rel="noreferrer noopener">prior reporting period</a>.
Price Action: BLUE stock is up 1.64% at $0.3840 during the premarket session at last check Friday.
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FDA Probes Potential Life-Threatening Blood Cancer Risks Linked To Bluebird Bio's Skysona Gene Therapy

SOLOWIN HOLDINGS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWIN#NASDAQ">SWIN</a>) ("SOLOWIN" or the "Company"), a leading financial services firm providing high-net-worth and institutional investors with solutions across traditional and virtual assets, today announced its strategic partnership with Horizon Trading Solutions ("Horizon"), a global leader in providing electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets, to integrate Horizon's cutting-edge algorithmic technology and order management system ("OMS") into Solomon JFZ's institutional grade trading system for equities and the recently launched spot virtual asset ETFs.
Horizon's premium Managed &amp; Hosted Services model provides 24/5 follow-the-sun support to ensure clients receive continuous assistance. Having significantly invested in advanced colocation infrastructure, Horizon facilitates rapid order execution on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and offers real-time latency monitoring. Furthermore, Horizon's customized position management and short selling modules empower high-frequency institutional trading firms to seamlessly submit orders via FIX protocols, significantly enhancing their trading efficiency.
Hong Kong is the world's first market to support innovative in-kind subscription and redemption for spot virtual asset ETFs. Solomon JFZ offers cross-asset market access and premier execution services to institutional investors, as part of its ongoing commitment to bridging traditional (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi). As one of the key participating dealers for virtual asset spot ETFs managed by China Asset Management and Harvest Global Investments, Solomon JFZ has become the largest holder of client assets in various spot virtual asset ETFs in Hong Kong.

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SOLOWIN Announces Strategic Partnership With Horizon Trading Solutions To Integrate Horizon's Algorithmic Technology And Order Management System Into Solomon JFZ's Institutional Grade Trading System For Equities And The Recently Launched Spot Virtual Asset ETFs

Contango ORE, Inc. ("Contango" or the "Company") (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTGO#NYSE">CTGO</a>) announced guidance today for its 30% interest in the Peak Gold JV, including reaffirmation of anticipated 2025 gold production and updated anticipated all-in sustaining costs ("AISC") for the mine and 2025 cash distributions from the Peak Gold JV. In addition, the Company provided an update on its credit facility (the "Facility") and related hedge contracts.
The Company anticipates that its share of 2025 gold production from the Manh Choh mine will be approximately 60,000 ounces ("oz") of gold. The estimated AISC for the life-of-mine ("LOM") is projected to increase to approximately $1,400 per oz of gold equivalent ("AuEq") sold compared to $1,116 per oz of AuEq sold, as estimated in the Manh Choh Technical Report Summary1 (the "TRS"), while the estimated AISC for 2025 on a standalone basis is expected to be approximately $1,625 per oz of AuEq sold. A main factor leading to the AISC increase relates to recent weight restrictions on the Chena Flood Plain Bridge, a bridge along the Manh Choh ore haul route, as well as higher than anticipated moisture content in the Manh Choh ore, which limits the overall amount of ore being transported annually by approximately 20% compared to what was originally projected in the TRS. In addition, the AISC is being impacted by higher processing costs. At current hauling rates, the Company expects the LOM to be four to five years. At assumed spot gold prices of $2,500&nbsp;per oz, Contango projects that the 2025 cash distributions from the Peak Gold JV to Contango will be approximately $50 million ("M").

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Contango Forecasts 2025 Gold Production Of 60K Oz At Manh Choh With Increased AISC At $1,625/Oz; Projects $50M Cash Distribution From Peak Gold JV

Breadth of Global Offering Enables Customization and Business Transformation for Private Credit Funds
OAKS, Pa. and LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4313187-1&amp;h=3727240037&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seic.com%2F&amp;a=SEI">SEI</a>&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEIC#NASDAQ">SEIC</a>) today announced that Arrow Global Group Limited (Arrow Global), a leading European alternative asset manager specializing in private credit and real estate, selected SEI to support its fund administration, loan operations, and investor services for its private credit fund domiciled in Luxembourg. Ranked seven out of 129 fund administrators in Luxembourg based on AUA,1 SEI is the largest fund administrator for private market funds in Luxembourg that are managed by a U.S. firm2 and the largest private credit fund administrator by assets globally.3

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Arrow Global Selects To Support Its Fund Administration, Loan Operations, And Investor Services For Its Private Credit Fund Domiciled In Luxembourg

In the current session, the stock is trading at $22.35, after a 0.49% spike. Over the past month, Healthpeak Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>) stock increased by 2.58%, and in the past year, by 20.41%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

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<h3>Healthpeak Properties P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 44.45 in the Helath Care REITs industry, Healthpeak Properties Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 45.39. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Healthpeak Properties Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Healthpeak Properties

History shows that higher tariffs have been painful for the stock markets to digest, but President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s stand on increasing the tariffs seems undeterred, while some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/42232097/europes-top-central-banker-says-not-to-retaliate-but-to-negotiate-to-avoid-trump-trade-war">analysts call it a negotiating tool,</a> others think that combining it with tax cuts could be good for the economy.
History Of Tariffs
The U.S. has a history of protectionism, with mixed results. The 1930 Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act raised tariffs on many goods with the intention to shield American industries, instead sparked global retaliation and contributed to the deepening of the Great Depression. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 40% in the year following its passage.
In 1922 Fordney-McCumber Tariff Act aimed to protect American factories and farms. The year was followed by a 10% fall in the Dow Jones.
While Trump also raised tariffs in 2018, it did not deeply affect the market. This is because the 2018 move was a targeted measure and not as broad as what Trump has proposed in his current term.
How Does Higher Tariff Affect The Market?
An <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41939162/us-treasuries-edge-up-as-trumps-proposed-policies-possible-rate-cut-may-rekindle-inflation-fears-all-eyes-on-federal-reserves-next-steps">increase in tariffs reduces</a> the demand for imported goods and increases the domestic producer surplus and government tax revenue. However, it also lifts domestic prices above the free trade price, gradually stoking inflation.
Consumers suffer a loss of consumer surplus because of the increase in prices of goods.
However, higher tariffs are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42149533/markets-misread-trump-win-says-ex-goldman-sachs-analyst-prospects-of-tariffs-not-good-for-equities">positive for the domestic currency</a> as its supply decreases and more money flows into the economy.
What Do Analysts Make Of This?
Taking 2015-16 as an example, former Goldman Sachs FX strategist and senior fellow at Brookings Institution, Robin Brooks said in an X post dated Nov. 17 that if the U.S. were to increase the tariffs, China may devalue its currency in response which could lead to monies flowing out of the U.S. economy and into China.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">US tariffs on China are game theory. Prior to tariffs, China will play nice and try to buy off the US. If that doesn&#39;t work, China may devalue hard and fast, causing global market turmoil that spills back to the US and pulls down S&amp;P 500. That&#39;s what happened in 2015 and 2016&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/4GpPSHTWXr">pic.twitter.com/4GpPSHTWXr</a>
&mdash; Robin Brooks (@robin_j_brooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/robin_j_brooks/status/1858200117821497577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Citing a specific example, Brooks, in a post dated Nov. 18 highlighted how the Chinese Yuan fell in 2018 and did not affect inflation in the U.S.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">China tariffs aren&#39;t as inflationary as people think. Take US tariffs on China in 2018. China&#39;s Yuan fell 10% in an almost full offset to US tariffs (25% on half of all imports from China). US import price inflation x/ fuels fell steadily in 2018 because of this FX channel&#8230; <a href="https://t.co/KNkqTttP3k">pic.twitter.com/KNkqTttP3k</a>
&mdash; Robin Brooks (@robin_j_brooks) <a href="https://twitter.com/robin_j_brooks/status/1858568332489658803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
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This move by Trump is also being looked at as a negotiating tool to curb unauthorized immigration from Mexico and Canada. But Spencer Hakimian, the founder of Tolou Capital Management said if the policies were to be implemented it may also lead to increased labor costs, aiding to inflation.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We'll see how much Americans truly hate illegal immigration when they begin to pay American wages for goods and services from all of these industries. Same goes for tariffs. <a href="https://t.co/EQrnbDAuAC">pic.twitter.com/EQrnbDAuAC</a>
&mdash; Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpencerHakimian/status/1861046157704581462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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As tariffs increase producer surplus by promoting domestic production of goods, tax cuts could additionally aid the companies to allocate more to profitability. &#8220;Tariffs in exchange for tax cuts could have a positive trade-off and it could speed up the innovation,&#8221; said ARK Invest&#8217;s, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, Cathie D Wood in an X post dated Nov. 12.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">How would tariffs on imported goods affect the stock market, particularly in relation to tech stocks? ARK CEO/CIO <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CathieDWood</a> shares her two cents in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/askARK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#askARK</a>. Do you have more questions for Cathie? Write them below. <a href="https://t.co/gg4EQJAeba">pic.twitter.com/gg4EQJAeba</a>
&mdash; ARK Invest (@ARKInvest) <a href="https://twitter.com/ARKInvest/status/1856371863410078141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 12, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Markets have been trading higher than their pre-election levels and the expectations of a further 25 basis point rate cut in December rose to just 66%, according to <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.</a> This indicates a further upside in the stock markets.
In premarket trading on Friday, the <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a> showed the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.31% to $600.69 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NYSE">QQQ</a>) rose 0.44% to $507.50.
The S&amp;P 500 index has risen 26.48% year-to-date to basis. Whereas, the Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones, and Russell 200 Index have returned 25.39%, 18.58%, and 20.54%, respectively. SPY ETF was up by 26.7% and the Invesco ETF advanced by 23.39%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Fred Thiel, CEO of&nbsp;Marathon Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), expressed gratitude for the company&#8217;s achievements this Thanksgiving, highlighting a record market cap and mining success.
What Happened: Thiel took to social media on Friday to commend the efforts of his team at MARA. As per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro,</a> MARA reached a market cap of $9.03 billion as of Friday&#8217;s pre-market hours. This comes on the heels of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rising steadily and reaching a $96,000 level. At the time of writing, BTC was valued at $97,375.73. 
Meanwhile, other companies with significant bitcoin holding such as MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) clocked a market cap of $93.99 billion while Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) clocked a market cap $80.87 billion.
In July, MARA Holdings opted for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39958725/marathon-digital-buys-bitcoin-adopts-full-hodl-strategy-whats-going-on-with-the-mining-sto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;full H</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/07/39958725/marathon-digital-buys-bitcoin-adopts-full-hodl-strategy-whats-going-on-with-the-mining-sto">ODL&#8221; strategy </a>for its Bitcoin treasury policy and retailed all Bitcoin mines while periodically making strategic open market purchases.
On Thursday, MARA expanded its Bitcoin holdings by issuing $1 billion in zero-coupon convertible senior notes. This allowed the company to pick an additional 703 Bitcoins, bringing the total number of Bitcoins purchased through this issuance to 6,474. Currently, MARA has 34,794 Bitcoins in its holdings. 
Thiel celebrated the company&#8217;s&nbsp;record-high market cap and&nbsp;an impressive month of mining, with an&nbsp;energized hash rate nearing 50&nbsp;EH/s.
He ended with an optimistic &#8220;Must be something still to come to top off MARA's 2024…or?&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Celebrating this Thanksgiving the great effort by the team at MARA. Celebrating a record high market cap and record high HODL with an excellent month of mining almost in the record books and energized hash rate nearing 50 EH/s……Must be something still to come to top off MARA's… <a href="https://t.co/vNZ9BbAmNn">https://t.co/vNZ9BbAmNn</a>
&mdash; Fred Thiel (@fgthiel) <a href="https://twitter.com/fgthiel/status/1862263481031966848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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At the time of writing, MARA was up by 2.23%. Based on the ratings of&nbsp;17&nbsp;analysts, the consensus price target for the company is $23.83, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a> data. However, the three&nbsp;most recent analyst ratings by&nbsp;Barclays, Compass Point, and Macquarie imply a&nbsp;2.28%&nbsp;downside for MARA.
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Why It Matters: The company&#8217;s third-quarter earnings report in November revealed a 35% year-over-year increase in total revenue, although it missed revenue and EPS estimates. MARA&#8217;s energized hash rate rose by 9% to 40.2 EH/s, and the company mined 2,070 Bitcoins during the quarter.
However, the broader market context shows challenges. Bitcoin&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42183963/microstrategy-coinbase-and-other-bitcoin-linked-stocks-tumble-as-btcs-march-to-100000-stalls"> recent price decline </a>affected stocks like MARA, MicroStrategy and Coinbase. These stocks fell by 3.63%, 3.33%, and 3.40%, respectively, as Bitcoin&#8217;s rally stalled. 
Thiel recently requested the incoming Trump administration to enhance U.S. Bitcoin mining operations. By increasing its share of the global hash rate, MARA aims to protect U.S. economic interests and maintain a competitive advantage in the cryptocurrency market.
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A new report indicates that stablecoins, currently a $163 billion market, could grow to represent 10% of the U.S. money supply, hinging on regulatory clarity, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42235639/trump-administration-to-reportedly-let-cftc-regulate-bitcoin-ethereum-spot-market-is-the-s">appears increasingly likely</a> under the incoming Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
What Happened: "Stablecoins have the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, bridging gaps that traditional methods struggle to address," the report by Zodia Markets and Standard Chartered states.
Presently, stablecoins constitute less than 1% of the U.S. M2 money supply and foreign exchange transactions. 
However, their scalability and utility in cross-border payments, remittances and savings position them as a transformative digital asset class.
The report highlights that stablecoins are primarily pegged to fiat currencies, with USD-backed coins dominating the market. 
Tether (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDT</a>) accounts for 73% of the total stablecoin market, followed by USD Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>) at 21%.
Stablecoin transactions have grown steadily, averaging $425 billion per month in 2024, but this remains a fraction of the $2.1 trillion traded daily in foreign exchange markets.
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"With the right guardrails, stablecoins could integrate seamlessly into traditional financial systems, amplifying efficiency and accessibility," the report notes. 
Regulation could spur a tenfold increase in stablecoin use, particularly for cross-border payments and foreign exchange-equivalent transactions.
The report also highlights stablecoins&#8217; role in accelerating financial inclusion: "By enabling secure and transparent transactions, stablecoins fulfill one of digital assets&#8217; early promises—to democratize access to financial tools."
Stablecoins have demonstrated their utility in addressing challenges in traditional finance, particularly in regions with limited banking infrastructure. 
By providing a digital alternative for saving and transacting in USD terms, stablecoins offer a potential lifeline for the 1.4 billion unbanked individuals globally.
The report&#8217;s authors Geoff Kendrick and Nick Philpott conclude that stablecoins are the cryptocurrency industry&#8217;s &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41383239/crypto-hits-unprecedented-growth-7-major-findings-from-2024-report">first killer app</a>.&#8221;
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The sustained influx comes even as Census Bureau data shows California move-ins declined by 11% since 2022, with approximately 700,000 residents leaving the state since 2014, citing housing concerns. The apparent contradiction reflects California&#8217;s role in national migration patterns.
&#8220;It's fascinating that, for all the grief California has taken in terms of higher cost of living, more regulations and increased media coverage of crime in its major cities, it remains one of the most desired states for people to move to in the United States,&#8221; Alex Beene, financial literacy instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin, said to Newsweek. &#8220;When it comes to California, aspirations often override logic, especially for those in a younger age demographic.&#8221;
The state&#8217;s appeal stems from its economic diversity and lifestyle offerings. &#8220;The appeal of California&#8217;s unparalleled lifestyle … Its magnificent natural scenery, culture and pleasant climate also lure many to overlook the price tags,&#8221; Michael Ryan, founder of michaelryanmoney.com, told Newsweek.
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Recent migration data suggests a possible return to pre-pandemic patterns. &#8220;Californians who flocked to other states with remote work flexibility are showing some signs of returning,&#8221; said Jessica Lautz, NAR Deputy Chief Economist. Family connections drive many returns, with 30% of movers nationwide citing proximity to friends and family as their primary motivation.
The broader national landscape shows continued Southern dominance in migration patterns, attracting 46% of moves compared to the West&#8217;s 25% share. Florida led all states with a net migration gain of 372,870 people in 2023, followed by Texas at 315,301.
Title and escrow expert Alan Chang acknowledged the trade-offs facing California residents. &#8220;There is always a cost to this – higher living expenses, more traffic and overall quality of living can be a compromise,&#8221; Chang told Newsweek. &#8220;It can still be an attractive state for many industries as well for the right situation.&#8221;
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A crypto trader has reportedly earned $800,000 worth of Hype (CRYPTO: HYPE) tokens through the airdrop of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-is-dex-decentralized-exchange">decentralized exchange Hyperliquid.</a>
What Happened: The trader's <a href="https://x.com/CC2Ventures/status/1862428624378347838">wallet</a> shows 219,268 HYPE tokens, valued at $839,821 at the time of taking the snapshot, sparking discussions on how airdrops can shape user behavior and platform adoption.
Early adopters of Hyperliquid, a decentralized competitor to exchanges like Binance (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) and Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) had the opportunity to accumulate points by participating in various activities, such as trading on perpetual and spot markets, providing liquidity and holding ecosystem coins.
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One significant feature of the program was another airdrop of its PURR meme coin, which provided participants with immediate payouts ranging from four to six figures based on their accumulated points.
This interim distribution kept users motivated and engaged until the program officially concluded.
Hyperliquid also added an additional points bonus for users who continued to use the platform organically, a move aimed at fostering long-term loyalty.
The trader praised Hyperliquid for the &#8220;best executed and most rewarding airdrop by a long shot,&#8221; further thanking the project for a &#8220;life-changing wealth generation event.&#8221;
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The <a href="https://hyperfnd.medium.com/hype-genesis-1830a4dc2e3f">allocation</a> of 31% of the token supply directly to users—bypassing centralized exchanges, private investors, and market makers—was seen as a bold move, but some question whether this approach might limit broader market liquidity.
"While the airdrop was significant for users, the true test lies in whether the platform can sustain engagement without ongoing incentives," an industry analyst said. "Airdrops often generate initial excitement, but they don't always translate into long-term adoption."
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