London, UK

Bitcoin’s move back above $78,000 is starting to pull more risk appetite with it, and meme-linked tokens are moving quickly once again. PENGU, the Pudgy Penguins token, rose about 12.6% on the day, leading a broader altcoin push that also lifted names such as Cosmos (CRYPTO: $ATOM ), Aptos (CRYPTO: $APT ), and Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: $BCH ) as traders rotated back into higher-beta parts of the market.

The advance came alongside a sharp reset in leveraged positioning. Bitcoin was up nearly 2% over 24 hours as it traded around the $78,000 level, while the market saw about $418 million in total crypto liquidations. More than $286 million of that came from short positions, which added force to the move as bearish bets were pushed out of the way.

That helps explain why PENGU (CRYPTO: $PENGU ) moved harder than the broader market. The token has often behaved more like a sentiment gauge than a fundamentally driven asset, which makes it one of the places traders tend to reach first once risk appetite improves. Anchored Finance founder Wenny Cai said the latest advance reflects both genuine rotation into higher-risk assets and the kind of mechanically driven upside that comes when leverage starts unwinding in the bulls’ favour.

The broader read here is less about one memecoin and more about the shape of the rally underneath it. Bitcoin pushing back toward levels not seen in more than two months is one thing. The fact that capital is also spilling into names like PENGU suggests traders are becoming more comfortable stretching for speculative exposure again.

Whether that holds is still an open question, but the market is clearly trading with a stronger appetite for risk than it was earlier this month.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC ) is currently trading at $78,504 U.S. per digital token.

London, UK

Worksome, the leading AI-native, vendor-neutral Freelance Management System (FMS), has been recognized as a Leader in the Everest Group FEMS PEAK Matrix® 2026 for the second year running. The distinction coincides with a landmark fiscal year, as Worksome reports 60%+ revenue growth and profitability, with momentum accelerating into 2026.

Worksome is a vendor-neutral FMS providing the infrastructure to manage external talent at scale. By automating global compliance in 150+ countries and reducing onboarding to under 5 minutes, Worksome delivers cost savings of 20% to 50% for 350+ enterprises, including Publicis Groupe,  Carlsberg, and Novo Nordisk. Worksome does not take talent markups, offering a bias-free operating system for the global workforce.

Ending the Talent Markup: The Strategic Shift to Vendor-Neutrality

In 2026, enterprises are increasingly rejecting closed ecosystems and FMS platforms with owned marketplaces that profit from talent markups, as they create inherent conflicts of interest by steering companies toward their own supply to generate margins.

Worksome has disrupted this model by acting as a neutral infrastructure layer. It has no financial incentive to favor one source over another, allowing enterprises to manage talent from internal pools, staffing agencies, or any marketplace without hidden fees. This open architecture has made Worksome the preferred platform for enterprise and the preferred partner for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and staffing firms, who now build their services on top of Worksome’s compliance and payment engine.

“Crossing 60% growth and reaching profitability proves that a vendor-neutral model can win without taxing the talent,” said Morten Petersen, CEO of Worksome. “Our mission has always been to remove the friction between enterprises and external talent. While competing FMS platforms and marketplaces profit from markups on their own supply, we’ve built an open infrastructure that works with the entire ecosystem.”

From Administration to Workforce Intelligence

While legacy competitors remain focused on administrative workflows, Worksome is redefining the category through Workforce Intelligence.

“Our strategy is moving beyond simple management,” said Mathias Linnemann, Co-founder and CSO. “By embedding AI across core workflows and integrating into our clients’ existing tech-stack – from intelligent job briefs to customized reporting, approvals, and financial data – we are providing the infrastructure needed to operate a flexible workforce with total confidence. Our accelerating growth and deepening MSP partnerships confirm the market is moving toward open, neutral platforms.”

2026 Performance Metrics & Innovations

Worksome’s Leader status in the 2026 PEAK Matrix® is supported by industry-leading performance data:

• Onboarding in < 5 Minutes: Fully compliant contractor onboarding, from offer to signed contract, in under five minutes.
• Comprehensive EOR & AOR Services: Worksome provides a flexible Employer of Record and Agent of Record model that delivers directly or integrates into existing structures, ensuring compliant global payments and specialized handling for all contingent worker categories
• Channel-Agnostic Sourcing: The platform supports the distribution of requisitions across internal talent pools, suppliers, its native marketplace, and external integrations, enabling rapid redeployment of known talent.
• Advanced Financial Features: Worksome enables advance payments to freelancers using its capital float capability, supported by credit insurance for risk mitigation.
• 100+ Platform Integrations: Seamless data flow via API and MCP to all leading enterprise technology platforms
• Built-in Compliance & Indemnification: A proprietary classification engine providing misclassification indemnification in all 50 US states and 150+ countries.
• Partner-First Ecosystem: A specialized network of MSP and staffing partnerships that extend Worksome’s reach into complex, multi-geography enterprise programs.

About Worksome 

Worksome is the most intelligent, vendor-neutral Freelance Management System (FMS) for enterprise External Workforce Management (EWM). Reporting 60%+ growth and profitability in 2025, Worksome serves over 350 enterprises across the US, UK, and Europe. Designed for teams that move fast, Worksome replaces manual friction with automated workflows, enabling companies to scale their external workforce confidently across 150+ countries.

Media Contact:

Brianna Kerr

[email protected]

www.worksome.com

Wilkes-Barre, PA

PlanGuru, a leading provider of budgeting, forecasting, and performance review software, announced the launch of PlanGuru Analytics, a new analytics solution powered by Reach Reporting — giving finance professionals a faster, more direct path from financial model to actionable decisions.

The launch marks a major evolution of the PlanGuru platform, delivering a complete, intuitive FP&A experience that enables finance professionals to move from data to visual clarity faster than ever.

PlanGuru Analytics combines PlanGuru’s industry-leading, browser-based financial modeling engine with Reach Reporting’s intuitive dashboards and AI-powered analytics. The result is a modern analytics layer that makes advanced financial analysis easier to deploy, easier to understand, and easier to communicate across organizations.

Many organizations still rely on spreadsheets and manual reporting to interpret financial forecasts, making it difficult to quickly identify trends or communicate outcomes. PlanGuru Analytics addresses this gap by transforming financial models into dynamic dashboards, visual reports, and actionable intelligence, reducing the manual work that stands between financial data and meaningful decisions.

“We believe PlanGuru is the best-in-class, browser-based financial modeling engine for small businesses,” said Christian Wielage, CEO of PlanGuru. “The challenge was that in some organizations, it felt like an engine in a crate—powerful, but requiring significant effort to turn into a consistent reporting process. With Reach Reporting’s dashboards and AI now fully connected, we’re delivering a complete, ready-to-use experience that makes it easier to deliver high-quality financial analysis at scale.”

The solution is used by accountants and fractional CFOs with their clients, as well as by business owners and internal finance teams. It can be deployed quickly to build a business plan for a pre-revenue startup, yet it has the flexibility and horsepower to support businesses generating hundreds of millions in revenue, with dozens of departments and multiple tiers of consolidated financials.

Key benefits of PlanGuru Analytics include:

•  Interactive dashboards that turn financial data into intuitive, visual understanding
• AI-driven analytics to surface trends, variances, and key performance drivers
• Faster reporting cycles with reduced manual effort
• Polished, professional reporting that enhances decision-making and advisory conversations

“Business owners shouldn’t need a finance degree to understand their own numbers, past and future,” said Tripp Graham, COO of PlanGuru. “PlanGuru Analytics makes that possible, turning complex financial models into a visual narrative that makes it easier to see what’s working, what’s not, and what to do next.”

PlanGuru Analytics is available immediately to PlanGuru users and integrates directly into existing workflows, allowing teams to unlock real value without sacrificing flexibility or control.

To learn more or get a personalized demo, visit https://www.planguru.com/products/planguru-analytics/

About PlanGuru

PlanGuru provides budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning software used by finance professionals worldwide. Designed to support the forward-looking financial analysis that is the centerpiece of an in-house or fractional CFO engagement, PlanGuru helps organizations make better decisions with confidence. Learn more at www.planguru.com.

About Reach Reporting

Reach Reporting is a modern financial reporting and analytics platform that helps finance teams turn financial data into clear, compelling insights through intuitive dashboards and visual storytelling.

Media Contact

Christian Wielage

CEO, PlanGuru

[email protected]

914-374-2300