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FTSE Russell announced the preliminary inclusion list for the Russell 3000 Index, which includes crypto-related companies such as Sharplink, Forward Industries, Gemini, Galaxy Digital, and Bitmine Immersion Technologies. Among them, Sharplink—valued at approximately $1.2 billion—and Forward Industries—valued at roughly $350 million—may qualify for inclusion in the Russell 2000; Bitmine and Galaxy Digital—which has a market capitalization of approximately $11.55 billion—may meet the eligibility threshold for the Russell 1000. The Russell 3000 tracks the 3,000 largest U.S.-listed companies by market capitalization. The final list will be updated on June 5, June 12, and June 18, and will take effect after the U.S. market close on June 26.
According to The Block, Forward Industries, the treasury company of Solana, released its Q1 2026 financial report, reporting quarterly revenue of $13 million—a 319% year-on-year increase—primarily driven by SOL staking rewards. However, the company recorded a $201.7 million digital asset loss and an $85.1 million crypto-asset impairment, both stemming from the decline in the fair value of its SOL holdings (SOL fell 33.7% during the quarter), resulting in a net loss of $283.1 million—far exceeding the $1.5 million net loss reported in the same period last year. As of the end of March, the company held approximately 7.04 million SOL and had accumulated 201,200 staking rewards, nearly all of which remained staked. Additionally, in March, the company signed a loan agreement with Galaxy Digital, drawing an initial $40 million, while simultaneously advancing cost-cutting initiatives and share buybacks (reducing basic share capital by 7.4%).