Stocks Taking Flight: Blaize Lands $120M APAC Deal, Kraig Labs Expands in Asia, Venu Secures $200M Financing, Pop Culture Enters Crypto, and More

July 18, 2025

DENVER, Colo., Jul 18, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- Blaize Holdings (NASDAQ:BZAI), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient edge AI computing, announced a significant expansion into Asia through a new collaboration with Starshine Computing Power Technology Limited, a provider of AI infrastructure solutions.

Under the agreement, Blaize’s hybrid AI platform will be deployed starting in fiscal Q3 2025 across key APAC markets including India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and China, with a minimum value of $120 million over 18 months.

“Real-time, localized AI is no longer optional – it’s foundational.” The project targets smart city applications, industrial automation, and intelligent public services. It will also accelerate software development to expand into other verticals. The collaboration aligns with APAC governments’ investments in digital infrastructure, positioning Blaize to deliver scalable hybrid AI systems.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB:KBLB), the world leader in spider silk technology, is finalizing a landmark three-year collaborative agreement with a major Southeast Asian government agency. The agreement is expected to be signed before the end of July.

It provides access to rearing facilities, infrastructure, and technical support, allowing the company to expand hybridized silkworm operations and establish parallel rearing systems, key to mitigating risk and securing supply chains.

“This collaboration is a transformative step forward in our mission to commercialize sustainable, cost-effective spider silk,” said COO Jon Rice.

Production under this initiative is expected to begin in August, serving as a cornerstone of Kraig Labs’ global expansion strategy.

Pop Culture Group (NASDAQ:CPOP) is the latest to announce its strategic entry into the cryptocurrency sector, with key initiatives launching in July 2025.

“The technological architecture and token-based economic model of cryptocurrencies demonstrate significant commercial application value,” said CEO Huang.

This expansion is aimed at building a next-generation cultural consumption infrastructure, merging traditional entertainment with decentralized finance. The integration will allow CPOP to offer blockchain-based payments, collectibles, and loyalty programs, deepening engagement and opening new monetization channels.

Venu (NYSE:VENU) retained Texas Capital Securities to advise on approximately $200 million in non-dilutive private debt commitments, following a Strong Buy rating and $22.30 price target by Cenorium analysts.

“We are thrilled to have Texas Capital Securities and their private capital advisory professionals join our team,” said CEO JW Roth.

The funds will accelerate construction of Venu’s immersive amphitheaters in Texas and Oklahoma, and fuel its goal of 20 venues with 250,000 seats by 2028. Venu has already sold over $75 million in 2024 luxury firepit suite memberships and expects that to hit $200 million in 2025.

Mesoblast (NASDAQ:MESO) reported $13.2 million in unaudited gross revenue from Ryoncil in the first quarter post-launch, along with $1.6 million in royalties from Japan.

“We are pleased with the commercial launch activities of Ryoncil,” said CEO Dr. Silviu Itescu.
Ryoncil is the first and only FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for pediatric SR-aGvHD, with over 25 transplant centers onboarded and CMS Medicaid coverage now in effect nationwide.

Statutory and biologic exclusivities now protect Ryoncil through 2032 and 2036, with patent protections extending to 2044. Mesoblast is planning a pivotal adult trial in partnership with the NIH-funded BMT Clinical Trials Network.

Telomir Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TELO) released compelling new preclinical data showing that Telomir-1 reversed gene silencing of STAT1, a key tumor suppressor, in aggressive prostate cancer cells—outperforming Paclitaxel and Rapamycin.

“This study provides novel and direct molecular evidence of Telomir-1’s ability to reprogram cancer epigenetics,” said CEO Erez Aminov.

These results point to Telomir-1’s potential as an immune-enhancing cancer therapy, with promising application as a combination treatment in oncology.

Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) announced it will acquire Caithness Energy’s Moxie Freedom Energy Center in Pennsylvania and Guernsey Power Station in Ohio for a net price of $3.5 billion.

“The transaction is immediately and highly accretive,” said CEO Mac McFarland.

The deal adds two highly efficient gas-fired plants to Talen’s fleet at a 6.7x 2026 EV/EBITDA multiple, expected to increase free cash flow per share by over 40% in 2026.

MoneyHero Limited (NASDAQ:MNY), a personal finance platform in Southeast Asia, announced it has regained Nasdaq compliance for its minimum bid price requirement, a key step in maintaining its listing and market presence.

MEI Pharma (NASDAQ:MEIP) set a 52-week high, yesterday, and announced a $100 million PIPE financing, this morning, with Charlie Lee and GSR as lead investors.

“This milestone… establishes MEI as the first and only publicly traded company to adopt Litecoin as a treasury reserve asset,” said Charlie Lee.

The funding will support the company’s Litecoin Treasury Strategy, unlocking long-term cash flow through staking and digital asset appreciation.

GameSquare (NASDAQ:GAME) priced a public offering of 46.67 million shares at $1.50, raising $70 million, with plans to use proceeds to expand its Ethereum position through its alliance with Dialectic.

“We are targeting significant ETH acquisitions deployed across strategies… generating 8–14% on-chain yields,” said CEO Justin Kenna.

If the 15% overallotment is exercised, the total raise could reach $80.5 million.

Robot Consulting (NASDAQ:LAWR), a Japanese HR platform expanding into legal tech and the metaverse, launched its IPO of 3.75 million ADSs at $4, raising $15 million, with plans to hire talent and invest in R&D and infrastructure.

K-Tech Solutions (NASDAQ:KMRK), a Hong Kong-based toy design house, closed its IPO of 1.6 million Class A Shares at $4, raising $6.4 million. The firm offers end-to-end development services for educational toy brands

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