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    Brian Vieten

    Research Analyst at Needham & Company

    Brian Vieten is an Equity Research Analyst at Needham & Company, specializing in crypto assets and blockchain sector coverage. He joined Needham & Company in 2023 and is recognized for his focused analysis in emerging digital asset markets, though public performance metrics or TipRanks rankings are not widely documented. Previously, Vieten held roles at Cowen & Co., bringing experience from established Wall Street equity research platforms. His professional credentials include a strong background in investment banking research, with industry experience reflected in his active coverage of the crypto and blockchain industries.

    Brian Vieten's questions to eToro Group (ETOR) leadership

    Brian Vieten's questions to eToro Group (ETOR) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten of Needham & Company asked about the expected growth trajectory for funded accounts in the APAC region following the new Singapore license and the geographic breakdown of the 40 million registered users.

    Answer

    CEO Yoni Assia clarified that the 40 million registered users is a cumulative figure since 2007. He stated that while Europe and the UK currently represent about 65% of the business, the company sees Asia (through its Singapore hub) and the U.S. as having the highest potential for future growth.

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    Brian Vieten's questions to eToro Group (ETOR) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten of Needham & Company inquired about the growth trajectory for new funded accounts in the APAC region following the new Singapore license, and asked about the geographic composition of the 40 million registered users versus funded accounts.

    Answer

    CEO Yoni Assia explained that mature markets like Europe, the UK, and Australia show higher conversion rates from registered to funded accounts. He identified Asia (via Singapore) and the U.S. as significant growth opportunities that are expected to increase as a percentage of the business over time, complementing the current 65% concentration in the UK and Europe.

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    Brian Vieten's questions to CompoSecure (CMPO) leadership

    Brian Vieten's questions to CompoSecure (CMPO) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten from Needham & Company asked whether the strong Q2 commercial momentum represented a pull-forward of demand from the second half of the year and also inquired about the margin profile of recent card launches.

    Answer

    President & CEO Jonathan Wilk clarified that the Q2 results were not a pull-forward and that the company anticipates continued momentum, as reflected in the updated guidance. He attributed the significant gross margin expansion primarily to improved manufacturing efficiencies driven by the CompoSecure Operating System, rather than being solely dependent on the mix of new product launches.

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    Brian Vieten's questions to CompoSecure (CMPO) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten from Needham & Company asked about the outlook for the second half of the year, questioning if the strong Q2 results represented a pull-forward of demand. He also inquired about the margin profile of the newer card launches.

    Answer

    CEO Jonathan Wilk stated that the strong Q2 performance was not a pull-forward and that the company sees continued momentum through the rest of the year. He attributed the significant gross margin improvement to the broad impact of the CompoSecure Operating System across all functions, rather than the specific margin profile of any single new product.

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    Brian Vieten's questions to Hut 8 (HUT) leadership

    Brian Vieten's questions to Hut 8 (HUT) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten from Needham & Company asked about the investment required to secure power exclusivity, the duration of those rights, and the key geographies in the pipeline beyond Texas.

    Answer

    CEO Asher Genoot explained that exclusivity costs vary from a few hundred thousand dollars for land options to multi-million dollar investments that move a site into the 'development' category. He identified Louisiana, Chicago, Kansas, and the Pennsylvania/Ohio region as other key geographic areas of focus.

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    Brian Vieten's questions to Hut 8 (HUT) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Brian Vieten of Needham & Company asked about the investment required to secure site exclusivity, the duration of these rights, and key geographies in the pipeline beyond Texas.

    Answer

    CEO Asher Genoot explained that costs for exclusivity vary from a few hundred thousand dollars for land options to multi-million dollar investments that move a site into active development. He identified Louisiana, Chicago, Kansas, and the Pennsylvania/Ohio region as other key areas of focus for development.

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