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Optima Health PLC chief executive Jonathan Thomas talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's acquisition of Ireland-based Cognate Health. This deal marks Optima Health’s first foray outside the UK and is aligned with its strategy to supplement organic growth through mergers and acquisitions. Thomas said the move adds around €7 million in revenue and approximately £1 million in EBITDA to the group. Cognate Health is described as a strong platform with 30 clinic facilities across Ireland and around 60 experienced personnel, along with a network of clinicians. According to Thomas, “It’s a really great platform… in addition to obviously the financial aspects… really great opportunities to collaborate, revenue synergies and grow the businesses collectively.” He explained that expanding into a new regulated market provides access to multinational clients seeking services across both the UK and Ireland. The acquisition allows Optima Health to tailor services across jurisdictions while opening up new cross-sell opportunities. Thomas added that the company expects to announce more acquisitions during the year, with several discussions currently underway. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more in-depth business updates and interviews. Don’t forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss a story. #OptimaHealth #CognateHealth #HealthcareAcquisition #MergersAndAcquisitions #JonathanThomas #OccupationalHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing #IrelandHealthcare #BusinessExpansion #ProactiveInvestors

Hive Digital Technologies Executive Chairman Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share a major operational milestone and the company’s March 2025 production results. HIVE has officially begun mining operations at its new 200-megawatt hydro-powered facility in Yguazú, Paraguay. Phase 1 of the site is now energized and operating at an initial production rate of 100 Petahash. The site is expected to scale steadily in the coming months with additional mining capacity set to be deployed in phases. Holmes also announced that HIVE mined 108 Bitcoin during the month of March, increasing the company’s HODL balance to 2,201 BTC, valued at approximately $180 million based on a Bitcoin price of $82,000 as of March 31, 2025. The company saw an average hashrate of 6.3 Exahash per second, fleet efficiency of 20.7 joules per terahash, peak BTC-only hashrate of 6.2 EH/s and BTC-equivalent hashrate of 6.4 EH/s. The launch of operations in Paraguay reflects HIVE’s continued commitment to expanding its global footprint using green energy solutions. The company views the hydro-powered site as a strategic asset that supports long-term growth and sustainability in Bitcoin mining. #proactiveinvestors #hivedigitaltechnologieslet #tsxv #hive #nasdaq #hive #HiveDigitalTechnologies #FrankHolmes #CryptoNews #Blockchain #AIandCrypto #ParaguayMining #GreenEnergy #BuzzMiner #BitcoinUpdate #DigitalAssets #GPUmining #CryptoExpansion

Bitwise Asset Management European Head Bradley Duke talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about Bitcoin's resilience amid market volatility and the macroeconomic factors that continue to provide a bullish backdrop for the cryptocurrency. Speaking from Paris Blockchain Week, Duke noted that despite Bitcoin falling from its early-year highs of nearly $110,000 to around $83,000, market conditions remain supportive. He pointed to expectations of inflation, potential global rate cuts, and an expanding money supply as strong tailwinds. “The setup is very bullish at the moment,” he said, noting that supply-side constraints could accelerate any price recovery. Duke also highlighted growing interest from sovereign and corporate investors. He cited discussions in countries like Sweden, France, and Japan around holding Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, alongside listed companies and smaller private firms adding Bitcoin to their treasuries. “Currently, the corporate demand for Bitcoin is outstripping the supply by more than two times,” Duke explained. He concluded by noting the historically low exchange balances of Bitcoin, signalling a lack of sellers. “My feeling is that when it does start to move back up again, it's going to jump up because there simply aren't any sellers,” he added. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more videos, and don’t forget to give the video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #Bitcoin #CryptoMarkets #BradleyDuke #BitwiseAssetManagement #ParisBlockchainWeek #BitcoinPrice #CorporateCrypto #StrategicReserves #CryptoInvesting #DigitalAssets

Ocean Power Technologies CEO Philipp Stratmann joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two significant reseller agreements, strengthening its commercial presence in both Latin America and the United States. The first agreement is with Elektron SAS, a Cartagena, Colombia-based company specializing in hydrographic and oceanographic instrumentation services. This partnership marks a major step forward in OPT’s expansion into Latin America. Elektron will provide sales, integration, and support services for OPT’s full suite of maritime solutions, including the WAM-V® Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs), the Next Generation PowerBuoy®, and the AI-powered Merrows™ platform. Importantly, the agreement includes a $4 million purchase commitment, underscoring strong regional demand and confidence in OPT’s technology. The collaboration leverages Elektron’s established network and technical expertise to help meet the growing need for advanced ocean monitoring and power systems across the region. In addition to the Latin American deal, OPT has signed another reseller agreement with Grava Hydrographic Solutions, a U.S.-based specialist in hydrographic and oceanographic equipment integration and services. Grava Hydro will help expand the availability and support of OPT’s WAM-V® USVs across the United States, positioning the technology for greater use in commercial, research, and government applications. #proactiveinvestors #oceanpowertechnologiesinc #nyseamerican #optt #PhillipStratmann, #USGovernmentContract, #OffshoreAutonomy, #MaritimeSecurity, #CommercialPlatforms, #GrowthStrategy, #BuoyBusiness, #VehicleBusiness, #InternationalExpansion, #ReadyToDeploy