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Omnicom Expands Financial Services Expertise with Acquisition of Ptarmigan Media

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LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) today announced its media services division, Omnicom Media Group, has acquired Ptarmigan Media, a specialist agency that provides end-to-end media and marketing solutions to financial services brands.

Founded in the UK in 1993, Ptarmigan delivers a range of services including fully integrated media planning and buying, market research, search and social, as well as content and creative. The company specializes in serving financial services clients in the Asset Management, Life and Pensions, Banking, Trading and Platforms, Wealth Management, Fintech, and Insurance sectors across APAC, EMEA and North America. Ptarmigan is headquartered in London and has several office locations around the world, including Hong Kong, New York, Singapore and Sydney for its 100+ media professionals.

“Ptarmigan and Omnicom Media Group have a shared understanding of the complexities of today’s media marketplace. Together, we can help our clients effectively navigate the market to drive business growth by combining the global strength, tools and technologies of Omnicom Media Group, and the deep category expertise Ptarmigan has built over its three decades working in the financial sector,” says Florian Adamski, CEO of Omnicom Media Group. “The combined capabilities that will result from this acquisition will enable an unprecedented and singular depth of financial services industry expertise and media buying scale, translating to better outcomes for our clients, increased professional opportunities for our people, and accelerated growth as Omnicom Media Group and Ptarmigan join forces.” 

Ptarmigan has always put clients at the centre of everything we do – and becoming part of Omnicom Media Group continues that commitment,” says Ptarmigan CEO Matt Ball. “Combining our expertise with the scope and scale of Omnicom Media Group’s industry leading tools and technology will have an exponential impact on the value we deliver to the world’s leading financial brands, bringing next level purpose, planning and performance to the challenge of connecting our clients to the world’s financial decision makers.”

Ptarmigan Media will continue to operate as an independent brand within Omnicom Media Group and will be led by its current management team.

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About Ptarmigan
Ptarmigan Media is a market leading financial services media agency, specialising in the Asset Management, Investment Banking, Trading, Insurance, and Wealth Management sectors. With headquarters in London and regional offices in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Taipei, and Tokyo, the agency provides clients with unrivaled access to B2B and B2C audiences in the world’s leading financial centers.

Ptarmigan Media offers a comprehensive range of services including strategic planning, paid advertising, social media management, analytics, and content creation. With a dedicated global team of specialist media professionals, the agency helps the world’s leading financial brands unlock and grow meaningful connections with their most important customers.

About Omnicom Media Group
Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences; more productive and proactive client experiences; and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 23,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe. 

About Omnicom
Omnicom (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms offer services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, commerce and brand consulting, experiential, customer relationship marketing (CRM), public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.

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Cango Inc. Completes PRC Business Sale, Strengthens Board to Drive Global Bitcoin Focus

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SHANGHAI, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a rapidly expanding leader in Bitcoin mining, has finalized the divestment of all its business in the PRC (the “PRC Business”), a strategic transaction valued at approximately US$351.94 million in cash with Ursalpha Digital Limited. The sale, which closed on May 27, 2025, decisively repositions Cango to concentrate its full financial and operational capabilities on accelerating its leadership in the global Bitcoin mining industry.

This pivotal move unlocks significant resources and facilitates Cango’s rapid expansion of its Bitcoin mining across key strategic regions, including North America, the Middle East, South America, and East Africa, leveraging emerging opportunities in the digital finance sector.

This transaction also represents a transformative step for Cango, cementing its strategic shift to a focused leader in global Bitcoin mining. The Company is now streamlined and better capitalized, positioning it to aggressively pursue its growth objectives and enhance shareholder value.

As part of this strategic realignment, the Company has further restructured its Board of Directors with the appointment of two new members, effective May 27, 2025, bringing deep expertise in Fintech, AI, Web 3.0, and global capital markets to steer Cango’s Bitcoin-focused future. Looking ahead, this enhanced board composition reinforces Cango’s commitment to innovation and strengthens its position for leadership in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.

The initial agreements for the sale of PRC Business were announced on April 3, 2025, with shareholder approval obtained on May 16, 2025. Following the divestment, the Company will apply to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) to terminate its “China Concept Stock” status.

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About Cango Inc.

Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) is primarily engaged in the Bitcoin mining business, with operations strategically deployed across North America, the Middle East, South America, and East Africa. The Company entered the crypto asset space in November 2024, driven by advancements in blockchain technology, the growing adoption of digital assets, and its commitment to diversifying its business portfolio. In parallel, Cango continues to operate an online international used car export business through AutoCango.com, making it easier for global customers to access high-quality vehicle inventory from China. For more information, please visit: www.cangoonline.com.

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Juliet Ye
Cango Inc.
Tel: +86 21 3183 5088 ext.5581
Email: ir@cangoonline.com 

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HTX DeepThink: Rotation Signals Emerging–Crypto Credit and InfoFi Poised as New Market Focal Points

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SINGAPORE, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As May draws to a close, the crypto market continues its upward momentum, fueled by a renewed wave of macro liquidity. Bitcoin demonstrates resilience, with improved on-chain capital structure and a steady rise in risk appetite. High-beta assets and quality altcoins are drawing increasing attention, signaling an emerging rotation trend. This week, Chloe (@ChloeTalk1) from HTX Research explores the evolving potential and structural value of crypto credit and InfoFi as key sectors in this next phase.

Structural Shift Under Macro Support: Bitcoin Holds Firm as Altseason Builds Momentum

As of May 21, 2025, the Federal Reserve’s net liquidity has rebounded to 6,022.869, recovering strongly from its early-May low. Although it has not yet reached the key range of 6,100–6,200, this trend signals an initial return of liquidity, providing macro-level support for the crypto market.

Despite last week’s long-bond auctions disappointing on both sides of the Pacific—with the U.S. 20-year yield pushed above 5 %, and Japan’s long-end rates setting 25-year highs—stoking global liquidity-squeeze fears, the impact is somewhat mitigated. The U.S. Treasury is primarily absorbing cash mainly via 3- to 6-month T-Bills, which tends to drain money-market funds rather than risk assets. Furthermore, the Fed retains the ability to pause quantitative tightening (QT) or open its repo facilities at will, capping potential spillover effects.

Bitcoin has held firm. Spot ETFs continue to post modest daily inflows, over 70 % of Bitcoin supply has remained dormant for six months or more, exchange balances are falling, and Asian/Middle-East buyers continue to buy dips. Even if net Treasury issuance jumps to roughly $1.25 trillion in Q3, short-dated supply and repo backstops dilute the drag on high-beta assets, while ETF passive holdings and “hard hands” diffuse selling pressure; a weaker-dollar narrative adds further support.

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On-chain data shows that public chains like Solana and Base are seeing sustained increases in activity, with capital gradually shifting from BTC-dominated safe-haven assets to high-beta altcoins. BTC Dominance remains elevated and has not yet experienced a significant pullback, but if it drops below 52% in the coming sessions, coupled with further liquidity expansion, a new altcoin season could kick off.

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Wall Street Doubles Down on Crypto Credit: Maple Becomes the Institutional Capital Gateway

Cantor Fitzgerald has launched a Bitcoin-collateralized credit program with a total size of $2 billion, signaling Wall Street’s formal and large-scale entry into the crypto credit market. Initial recipients of this facility include crypto broker FalconX and the decentralized lending protocol Maple Finance. FalconX has already drawn over $100 million under this framework, and Maple Finance has completed its first loan issuance through the program.

The $SYRUP token, associated with Maple Finance, is available on HTX through spot trading, perpetual futures, and earn products. Since its spot listing, $SYRUP has surged by 110%, with strong performance also seen in derivatives—underscoring growing market recognition and investor confidence in the project. Maple’s newly launched syrupUSDC/USDT perpetual institutional credit pool offers 8–12% annual yields with high collateral transparency, rapidly attracting large volumes of idle institutional stablecoins. This month, the TVL surged from $800 million to $1.3 billion—markets are “voting with their feet,” fully validating the appeal and growth potential of the SYRUP model.

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InfoFi Rising Star: $COOKIE Poised to Trigger the Next Revaluation Cycle

Based on current on-chain trends and macro liquidity data, $COOKIE is expected to be on the verge of explosive growth within the InfoFi sector. Compared to similarly positioned projects like Kaito, CookieDotFun’s current market cap is just one-fifth. Once the Cookie leaderboard, ad slot bidding, and other InfoFi monetization mechanisms go live, $COOKIE’ valuation ceiling could be lifted.

HTX has launched COOKIE/USDT perpetual futures, while KAITO—previously featured in the HTX DeepThink column—has also been listed on HTX, with a remarkable 138% gain over the past 30 days.

*The above content is not an investment advice and does not constitute any offer or solicitation to offer or recommendation of any investment product.

About HTX DeepThink:

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HTX DeepThink is a flagship market insights column created by HTX, dedicated to exploring global macro trends, key economic indicators, and major developments across the crypto industry. In a world where volatility is the norm, HTX DeepThink aims to help readers “Find Order in Chaos.”

About HTX Research

HTX Research is the dedicated research arm of HTX Group, responsible for conducting in-depth analyses, producing comprehensive reports, and delivering expert evaluations across a broad spectrum of topics, including cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and emerging market trends.

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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 28, 2025 (Angermayer, Soneium, ASIC, Guo, DMG)

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Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue to evolve at breakneck speed, driving new partnerships, regulatory battles, service launches, and environmental innovations. Today’s briefing highlights five pivotal developments:

  1. Christian Angermayer’s investment in Uranium Digital, signaling a shift toward tokenized commodities.

  2. Sony’s Soneium launch, embedding Web3 into entertainment via a layer-2 blockchain.

  3. ASIC’s lawsuit against a former Blockchain Global exec, underscoring regulatory scrutiny over exchange failures.

  4. Cointelegraph’s coverage of civil proceedings against Liang “Allan” Guo, reinforcing Australia’s hard line on director accountability.

  5. DMG Blockchain’s carbon-neutral Bitcoin transactions, blending green initiatives with custody services.

We’ll unpack each story with concise coverage, opinion-driven commentary, and “Source” attributions—arming you with context and SEO-rich keywords like blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs.


1. Christian Angermayer Backs Uranium Digital’s Tokenized Commodities

Summary: Christian Angermayer, the German biotech billionaire and prominent crypto investor, has joined Uranium Digital as a strategic investor and advisor—aiming to bring uranium trading onto blockchain rails and open commodities markets to tokenized liquidity .

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Analysis & Commentary:
Angermayer’s move represents a pivotal moment for asset tokenization, blending commodity markets with DeFi liquidity. By leveraging blockchain’s transparency and fractional ownership, Uranium Digital could democratize access to a market historically reserved for large institutional players. However, regulatory frameworks for nuclear materials are stringent—navigating cross-border compliance will be as critical as the technical on-chain architecture. This partnership may set a precedent for other “hard asset” tokenization ventures seeking both capital and credibility.

Source: Fortune/Yahoo Finance


2. Sony’s Soneium: A Layer-2 Web3 Revolution for Entertainment

Summary: Sony’s new layer-2 blockchain, Soneium, launched in January 2025 to facilitate fast, low-cost transactions for gaming, NFTs, and creator economies. Built on Ethereum’s OP Stack, it has processed over 70 million transactions and hosts 62 dApps, including partnerships with Bandai Namco and Gaudiy.

Analysis & Commentary:
With Soneium, Sony is not just experimenting with blockchain; it’s reimagining digital ownership in entertainment. By targeting high-volume use cases—gaming items, fan tokens, event ticketing—Sony leverages its brand authority to accelerate Web3 adoption. Yet mainstream uptake hinges on seamless user experiences: integrated wallets, intuitive NFT management, and clear value for collectors. If Sony can mask blockchain’s complexity behind familiar interfaces, Soneium could become the template for corporate-led Web3 platforms.

Source: CCN

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3. ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Exec Over $20M in Claims

Summary: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filed civil proceedings against former Blockchain Global director Liang “Allan” Guo for allegedly misusing over A$20 million of ACX Exchange customer funds and breaching directors’ duties.

Analysis & Commentary:
This lawsuit highlights the regulatory imperative to protect retail crypto investors. As exchanges fail, the lack of segregated custodial accounts leaves users exposed to directors’ mismanagement. ASIC’s aggressive stance sends a clear signal: exchange governance and financial controls are non-negotiable. Blockchain firms must prioritize transparent accounting, regular audits, and robust compliance frameworks—or risk severe legal consequences.

Source: Decrypt


4. Australian Regulator Takes Guo to Court: Cointelegraph’s Perspective

Summary: Cointelegraph reports ASIC’s civil case against Allan Guo, focusing on alleged false statements and improper fund co-mingling at ACX Exchange, which left over A$22.7 million in creditor claims.

Analysis & Commentary:
Cointelegraph’s coverage underscores a broader trend: jurisdictional enforcement is catching up with crypto’s borderless nature. By spotlighting both Guo’s departure from Australia and the court’s pursuit, the story reinforces that geographical escape won’t shield executives from liability. Going forward, global crypto platforms must embed compliance in governance structures rather than treating it as an afterthought.

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Source: Cointelegraph


5. DMG Blockchain Enables Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin Transactions

Summary: DMG Blockchain Solutions, via its subsidiary Systemic Trust Company and Terra Pool, now offers regulatory-compliant, carbon-neutral Bitcoin transactions using Fireblocks custody infrastructure and green energy-backed mining pools.

Analysis & Commentary:
By integrating carbon-neutral protocols into custody and settlement, DMG addresses the sustainability critique of Bitcoin. Financial institutions increasingly demand ESG-aligned crypto services; DMG’s offering could capture that market. The challenge lies in quantifying and auditing green claims, ensuring the offset mechanisms are transparent and verifiable. If DMG nails this, carbon-neutral Bitcoin may shift from niche demand to mainstream expectation.

Source: GlobeNewswire


Conclusion

Today’s stories illustrate how blockchain’s frontiers—from tokenized commodities and corporate Web3 platforms to regulatory crackdowns and green coin initiatives—are rapidly expanding. Key takeaways:

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  • Tokenization’s next wave: Hard assets like uranium may redefine DeFi’s scope.

  • Enterprise blockchains: Sony’s Soneium could blueprint corporate-run layer-2 networks.

  • Regulatory rigor: ASIC’s actions against Guo reinforce that compliance and fund segregation are mandatory.

  • Sustainable crypto: Carbon neutrality in Bitcoin transactions is evolving from buzzword to business imperative.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines, where we’ll bring you the latest strategic partnerships, technological breakthroughs, and policy updates driving the blockchain revolution.

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