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Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026.

Gold and silver just hit fresh all-time highs as investors flee sovereign debt, and Bitwise research argues this “gold first, Bitcoin later” rotation could set up a delayed, parabolic BTC rally over the next 4–7 months.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is once again at a critical crossroads as selling pressure builds near the closely watched $0.15 level.

The Dogecoin price has struggled to extend recent gains, even as the broader crypto market shows pockets of strength.

This hesitation highlights growing caution among traders and reinforces the idea that DOGE is entering a decisive phase.

As a leading memecoin, Dogecoin (DOGE) often reacts sharply to shifts in sentiment, liquidity, and risk appetite, and recent price action suggests that enthusiasm is being tested by both technical resistance and wider market uncertainty.

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Dogecoin price recently attempted to break above the $0.15 area but was met with aggressive selling.

Traders sold into strength near $0.151, signalling distribution rather than renewed accumulation.

This rejection triggered a sharp intraday pullback, pushing DOGE toward the $0.142–$0.144 support zone.

Trading volume surged well above recent averages during the decline, confirming that the move was driven by conviction selling.

Such volume behaviour often reflects traders locking in profits after a sustained rally.

The selling pressure comes despite Dogecoin maintaining a strong monthly uptrend, underscoring a conflict between short-term caution and medium-term optimism.

On lower timeframes, price stabilisation has appeared near session lows, but momentum remains fragile.

This pattern reinforces the narrative that buyers are hesitant to chase higher prices without clearer confirmation.

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Broader market dynamics have also played a role in DOGE’s recent weakness.

Regulatory uncertainty has resurfaced after delays surrounding a key US crypto market legislation.

This lack of clarity has dampened institutional risk-taking, particularly across altcoins and memecoins.

As a result, capital has rotated toward Bitcoin, leaving Dogecoin underperforming despite overall market resilience.

Geopolitical tensions have further weakened risk appetite, reducing speculative demand for high-beta assets like DOGE.

This environment tends to favour defensive positioning rather than aggressive breakout trades.

Even so, Dogecoin’s longer-term structure remains constructive, with higher lows intact on the monthly chart.

This tension between macro caution and technical potential defines the current DOGE setup.

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From a chart perspective, Dogecoin has been forming a potential inverse head and shoulders pattern.

This bullish formation, however, remains unconfirmed until price decisively clears resistance near $0.15.

Repeated failures at this level weaken short-term confidence and invite opportunistic selling.

Momentum indicators such as the RSI remain neutral, suggesting neither buyers nor sellers have full control.

Dogecoin price analysis | Source: TradingViewThis neutrality leaves DOGE vulnerable to external catalysts, both positive and negative.

Support has held so far near the mid-$0.14 range, but repeated tests could erode its strength.

The current structure reflects consolidation rather than trend reversal, but patience is wearing thin among traders.

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The Dogecoin price forecast now hinges on a narrow set of key technical levels.

Immediate resistance remains firmly defined between $0.150 and $0.151, where selling pressure has consistently emerged.

A clean breakout above this zone, supported by strong volume, would revive bullish momentum and open the door toward $0.17 and $0.18.

Failure to reclaim $0.15 keeps DOGE vulnerable to further consolidation or pullbacks.

On the downside, initial support sits near $0.142, which has already acted as a stabilisation area.

A decisive break below this level could expose the 30-day moving average near $0.134.

Below that, the $0.136–$0.138 range becomes critical for maintaining the broader uptrend.

As long as these supports hold, Dogecoin retains its medium-term bullish structure.

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This Thursday, Jan. 15, the crypto market is buzzing with news as XRP gears up for a 9.69% golden cross, Binance offloads $1.29 billion in BNB from its supply and Samson Mow revises his decade-long Bitcoin bull run prediction.

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It is Thursday, Jan. 15, and the crypto market just snapped into bullish posture as Bitcoin is ripping toward $100K again, XRP is setting up a classic golden cross pattern with a 9.69% upside window and Binance is casually deleting $1.29 billion in BNB from existence like it is routine. 

At the same time, Bitcoin permabull Samson Mow is doubling down on a decade-long bull supercycle call.

TL;DRXRP forms 23/50-day golden cross with $2.32 target as 200-day cap.Binance sends 1.372 million BNB to burn address in $1.29 billion quarterly burn.Bitcoin is back over $96,000, up more than 6% for the week, and Samson Mow says it is a multiyear supercycle.XRP teases 9.69% golden cross breakout: Don't miss itXRP is on the verge of a technical setup that rarely goes unnoticed — a short-term bullish golden cross where the 23-day moving average broke above the 50-day average, as visible on the TradingView chart. While this is a soft signal, the overhead 200-day moving average at $2.3268 is the real deal. It is currently acting as a sort of psychological barrier.

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From current levels of about $2.1142, that is a 9.69% range to the upside — exactly the gap that breakout trading strategies are looking for for tactical swing entries.

Source: TradingViewIt is important to note that the price bounced off the 50-day on Wednesday and looks like it is building up steam as we try to reach local highs again. After last week's dip to $2.40 for the price of XRP, it looks like things are picking up again.

On-chain metrics are all over the place, but ETF flows are still net positive for XRP this month. The Clarity Act speculation with potential nonsecurity status confirmation for XRP could be an unpriced macro catalyst that can trigger renewed retail rotation. 

For now, the chart is guiding the way.

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Crazy $1.29 billion in Binance coins declared "dead"Binance just did its quarterly ritual of a massive BNB burn event. This time, the exchange burned 1.372 million BNB, which is about $1.29 billion, by sending them to a dead address — so they are gone forever.

It is not a rare occurrence, actually. What's shocking is the cumulative burn tally. Arkham data shows that 12.9 million BNB have been burned through this address over several years, amounting to a mind-blowing $9.2 billion in value at current prices. The magnitude of this destruction makes BNB one of the few top-cap tokens with long-term net deflation built into its mechanics.

Source: Arkham*Right now, BNB is trading at $939.67, and it's in a close race with XRP at $2.11 for the 4 spot by market cap. These burn events are a key part of Binance's economic model - a mix of marketing and monetary tightening - and each quarterly drop tightens the float.

Burned tokens don't come back. With over $2.6 billion in 24-hour BNB volume and demand stable despite market mechanics tension, it looks like Binance is gearing up to push BNB even harder as its ecosystem backbone. 

So keep an eye on that supply chart.

Bitcoin will have decade-long bull run, predicts '$1 million BTC' advocate MowSamson Mow is at it again, as the long-time advocate for a '$1 million Bitcoin' advocate just dropped a bombshell of prediction, saying that the cryptocurrency is now entering a decade-long golden bull run. And it looks like the market is warming up to that script.

Bitcoin is back above $96,800 with a +6.3% weekly candle, trying to reach the $100,000 threshold. Recent price activity shows buyers holding strong at around $92,000, with clear upside targets in sight: First, there's the $107,000, and then the all-time high at $126,198.

Mow's thesis is based on two main points: supply shocks after halving and strong demand from sovereigns - a narrative that's still relevant. 

Bitcoin will have a decade-long golden bull run.

— Samson Mow (@Excellion) January 14, 2026 With Bitcoin ETFs now available, S&P 500 correlations on the rise, and inflation-adjusted bond yields dropping, macro investors are starting to see BTC less as a risk asset and more as a long-term monetary hedge, according to Mow.

This isn't just pre-halving hopium, but rather a claim based on months of consolidation and inflow rotation. Whether or not Bitcoin truly starts a multi-year run, the market structure and positioning suggest another leg higher is coming soon - and Mow wants to be in front of that wave.

Crypto market outlookToday's three stories - XRP's 9.69% breakout zone, BNB's quarterly burn shock, and Bitcoin's decade thesis - all point to the same thing: it's time to make a decision.

XRP: $2.32 remains the immediate magnet as the 200-day moving average resistance, and break above that opens the $2.7 zone.BNB: Keep an eye on the post-burn accumulation as if bulls defend $920, next leg may push toward $1,000 retest.Bitcoin (BTC): $100,000 is both a magnet and a minefield. If it breaks, expect volatility to spike with stop runs. Support at $91,000, longer-term resistance near $107,000 and $124,000.Capital is becoming active again, the narratives are lining up, and the price chart numbers are catching up. Next week could confirm everything - or mess it all up again.

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Key NotesICP rose from $3.09 to $4.71 over seven days before settling at $4.25 on January 15.The token overtook NEAR for second place among AI and big data tokens by market cap.Mission 70 white paper proposes reducing new ICP token creation by 70% by the end of 2026. Internet Computer ICP $4.29 24h volatility: 11.4% Market cap: $2.35 B Vol. 24h: $748.64 M extended its rally with a 35.20% gain over seven days. The token climbed from $3.09 to a weekly high of $4.71 before settling at $4.25.

Trading volume reached $797 million over 24 hours, up 150% from the previous day, according to CoinGecko data. The gains follow a 17% rally on Jan. 13 ahead of the white paper release.

ICP/USDT 1-hour chart showing the rally from $3.20 to $4.70 between Jan. 13-15. RSI reached overbought territory above 70. | Source: TradingView

Mission 70 White Paper Released Dfinity founder Dominic Williams published the Mission 70 white paper on Jan. 13. The document proposes reducing ICP inflation by at least 70% by the end of 2026.

In practical terms, fewer new tokens would enter circulation, which could benefit existing holders by limiting supply growth.

An important new ICP white paper. This is a big one, enjoy! #Mission70

"Mission 70 and Accelerating the Internet Computer Economy"https://t.co/T6HiI2wSUY

— dom williams.icp ∞ (@dominic_w) January 13, 2026

The white paper estimates that proposed changes would cut annual token creation from 9.72% to 5.42%, a 44% reduction.

Additional platform usage through Dfinity’s cloud services and its Caffeine.ai application would drive the remaining reduction by increasing the rate at which ICP tokens are permanently removed from supply.

Williams also responded to Ethereum ETH $3 353 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $404.14 B Vol. 24h: $32.13 B co-founder Vitalik Buterin on Jan. 14.

Buterin had declared Web3 infrastructure ready for mainstream use. Williams positioned Internet Computer as a working implementation of that vision, stating that its cloud platform would reach mass market adoption in 2026.

By 2015, work began to build a functioning world computer, that can truly host sophisticated apps onchain, by reimagining network design from first principles. After years of R&D it emerged. It's called the Internet Computer. In 2026, onchain cloud will go mass market. https://t.co/STMGjB57Ou

— dom williams.icp ∞ (@dominic_w) January 14, 2026

Market Context Community tracker @DfinityToday reported that ICP overtook NEAR NEAR $1.80 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $2.30 B Vol. 24h: $238.19 M for second position among AI and big data tokens by market cap on CoinMarketCap. The account noted the token had gained over 40% year-to-date.

$ICP has just overtaken $NEAR and now occupies the 2nd position in the ranking of AI and Big Data tokens by market capitalization on CoinMarketCap. pic.twitter.com/qVQtqDCk76

— Internet Computer Today (@DfinityToday) January 14, 2026

The Fear & Greed Index climbed to 61, indicating greed. This marks a sharp shift from the 26 reading two days earlier, when sentiment registered as fear. Total crypto market capitalization added 0.56% to reach $3.35 trillion.

24-hour liquidation heatmap showing $185.91 million in BTC and $92.28 million in ETH forced closures. Red indicates long positions liquidated. | Source: Coinglass

Derivatives data from Coinglass showed bearish bets accounted for $260.53 million in forced closures over 24 hours, compared to $196.17 million for bullish positions.

Total market liquidations reached $456.68 million, down 38% from the prior day.

ICP ranks 56th by market cap at $2.31 billion. The token is listed on major exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase.

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Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dismissed the accusations raised against his involvement with the NYC Token, a newly released speculative cryptocurrency that he promoted, as false. Some had speculated that he transferred funds from the wallet associated with that token, while others claimed that he profited from it.

The Solana-based digital asset briefly surged to a market valuation of nearly $580 million but collapsed swiftly, leaving many investors deeply in the red. As accusations surrounding Adams continued to mount and the ongoing debate in the ecosystem heated up, Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams, shared an X post stating that, “To be completely clear: Eric Adams did not transfer any investor funds. He did not benefit from the launch of the NYC Token. No money was taken from the NYC Token.”

Fraud claims erupt as NYC token crashes Just after the spokesperson shared his remarks, allegations of fraudulent activity began to surface. This occurred at a time when the NYC Token dropped to more than 80% in the early hours of trading. 

The backlash intensified after on-chain analysts flagged unusual liquidity changes in the token’s smart contract, which critics liken to a “rug pull,” causing the token’s price to collapse.

Responding to these allegations, several crypto analysts had placed strong bets that Adams’ team could have withdrawn funds, resulting in a total loss of more than $3.4 million for investors.

Nonetheless, even with these assumptions raised, Shapiro still insisted that these allegations lacked credibility due to an absence of evidence. Afterwards, he released a statement stating that, “At no time was his involvement meant for personal or financial gain,” pointing out market volatility as the primary cause of the token’s substantial decline.

Still, criticism of Adams’ team continued to intensify, but Shapiro maintained his stance that no funds had been withdrawn from the NYC Token. However, sources reported that his statement appeared to differ from an earlier message displayed on the NYC Token’s X post. 

According to this X post, the individual managing the token’s X account claimed that it had modified liquidity provisions in response to overwhelming initial demand. Additionally, more funds were added to the liquidity pool of the NYC Token, according to a post on the X account. 

Meanwhile, during an interview with FOX Business, Adams discussed what they intend to do with the funds from the NYC Token. According to him, they plan to allocate these funds to non-profits that seek to initiate efforts to ensure all individuals have a better understanding of antisemitism and anti-Americanism via educational programs. 

Shapiro still insists Adams did not transfer funds from the NYC Token The former mayor, who presented himself as a strong advocate for crypto, claimed that apart from funding these non-profits, the funds would also establish a scholarship program to support students in marginalized communities in New York. 

Following his remarks, Shapiro affirmed that the controversial introduction of the NYC Token has not interfered with Adams’ strong commitment to these initiatives. 

“Mr Adams is still dedicated to responsible innovation and using new technologies to build trust, education, and shared civic values,” he said.

In the meantime, data from DEXScreener noted that the current price of the Solana-based token is approximately $0.133. Interestingly, the token has maintained this price unchanged since it declined from $0.475 just after its introduction. 

Since attaining this early peak, reports alleged that the total losses incurred amount to more than $400 million from the NYC Token’s market capitalization.

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On-chain data shows the Ethereum Network Growth has surged to a new all-time high (ATH), suggesting ETH’s adoption has been accelerating.

Ethereum Network Growth Has Shot Up Recently In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has discussed about the recent increase in the Ethereum Network Growth. This metric measures the total number of addresses that are coming online on the network for the first time.

A wallet is said to come “online” when it participates in some kind of transaction activity on the blockchain. Thus, the addresses that the Network Growth tracks are the ones that are participating in their first transfer.

When the value of the metric is high, it means that the users are creating a high amount of new addresses on the network. Such a trend can be a sign that adoption of the asset is occurring.

On the other hand, the indicator having a low value can imply that the cryptocurrency isn’t attracting new users as not much wallet generation is taking place on the network.

Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend in the Ethereum Network Growth over the past year:

The value of the metric seems to have shot up in recent days | Source: Santiment on X As displayed in the above graph, the Ethereum Network Growth has witnessed a spike recently. Over the past week, address generation has averaged around 327,100 per day, with a particularly large level being observed on Sunday, when 393,600 new addresses popped up.

The Sunday high was a new record for the indicator, meaning that ETH saw an unprecedented amount of single-day address creation. As a result of the surge in the Network Growth, the Total Amount of Holders, an indicator tracking the number of non-empty addresses that exist on the blockchain, has also shot up to a new ATH of 172.97 million.

What’s driving all this adoption? According to the analytics firm, there can be several factors contributing to the trend. First is the Fusaka upgrade that occurred in December, and improved data handling and cut layer-2 fees.

The second is the record stablecoin activity that the Ethereum blockchain saw in late 2025, with the transaction volume reaching $8 trillion in the fourth quarter. “This kind of real financial activity tends to bring in new participants who create wallets to send, receive, or hold stablecoins and other tokens,” explained Santiment.

Lastly, the turn of the year saw growing interest and improvement in sentiment among traders, which would have led to fresh retail traders signing up new wallets.

ETH Price The past day has been bullish for Ethereum as its price has jumped by more than 5%, recovering back to the $3,340 level.

Looks like the price of the coin has shot up recently | Source: ETHUSDT on TradingView Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com

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HASH has surged the most from the larger-cap alts today, followed by ICP.

Bitcoin’s gradual price ascent that resumed earlier this week continued in the past 24 hours as the asset tapped $98,000 for the first time in about two months.

Its dominance over the altcoins has risen within the same timeframe, as most altcoins have failed to double down on their recent gains. Nevertheless, ETH is still well above $3,350, aiming at $3,400.

BTC Dominance Pumps After last week’s price gains that drove BTC from under $90,000 to almost $95,000 within days, the cryptocurrency’s run was halted, and it slipped below its starting point. However, the bulls quickly intercepted the move and helped bitcoin reclaim the $90,000 support.

It tried to break out on a couple of occasions. Although it failed at $92,000 the first few times, it finally reclaimed that level on Tuesday and surged to $96,500. The bears stepped up at this point, driving it to under $94,500, but BTC was quick on the gas pedal.

On Wednesday evening, it skyrocketed by several grand again and touched $98,000 for the first time since mid-November. This came despite the growing geopolitical tension. Although it was stopped there, it currently sits at $97,000 with a 2.2% increase in the past day.

Its market capitalization has risen to $1.940 trillion on CG, while its dominance over the alts has grown to 57.5%.

BTCUSD Jan 15. Source: TradingView ETH Eyes $3.4K Ethereum has also charted a daily increase, even though it’s more modest than BTC’s. It’s up by 1% and sits above $3,350, with analysts expecting another surge to and beyond $3,400. BNB, TRX, XMR, and BCH are also slightly in the green, while XRP, DOGE, ADA, LINK, and XLM have dropped over the past day.

HYPE, LTC, HBAR, TAO, and CC are also in the red, while RAIN and ICP have become the top performers from the larger caps. HASH has stolen the show, surging 20%.

The total crypto market cap has added another $40 billion overnight and is up to $3.370 trillion on CG.

Cryptocurrency Market Overview Jan 15. Source: QuantifyCrypto

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) bulls appear ready to push price up toward the $0.00001 level, or prevent further slips at least. Data from Shibburn, a platform that tracks deflationary activities in the ecosystem, reveals that bulls have kept total burn activity up by 910.98%.

Shiba Inu bulls target supply reductionIn the last 24 hours, Shiba Inu’s bulls sent a total of 4,369,584 SHIB to dead wallets in renewed efforts to reduce the circulating supply. The move comes as SHIB fluctuates within a price range of $0.058491 and $0.059009 in the last 24 hours.

The Shiba Inu ecosystem has always relied on the burn mechanism to control available supply. The community hopes that by limiting circulating supply, scarcity could make prices appreciate, or stabilize and prevent further decline.

With the removal of more than 4.37 million SHIB permanently from circulation, this brings the total SHIB burnt from the initial supply to 410.75 trillion. The total supply in the ecosystem now stands at 589,245,769,952,109 SHIB. Out of this amount, 585406,785,022,741 SHIB remain in the circulating supply.

Shiba Inu Burn Chart | Source: ShibburnThe remaining 3,839,011,929,368 SHIB are staked and do not contribute to the added volatility of the meme coin.

With Shiba Inu bulls fighting to keep the price stable, trading volume has also stayed green and remains up by 8.08% at $179.96 million. However, exchange flows suggest that selling pressure might be building given the broader meme coin sector decline within this period.

SHIB price dips despite rising volumeAs of press time, Shiba Inu exchanges hands at $0.000008597, which represents a 2.11% decline in the last 24 hours. The price decline has been attributed to profit-taking by short-term traders after SHIB failed to break a key resistance level.

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On the positive side, Shiba Inu’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is pegged at 57, slightly neutral, which indicates that the meme coin is not in oversold territory. Therefore, it is likely that the current market setup could attract buyers looking for the dip.

It is worth mentioning that for Shiba Inu to sustain a price uptrend, bulls must not focus solely on the burn metrics. The meme coin’s futures traders need to stay active in their bets, as declining open interest could signal loss of confidence and further price slippage.

Notably, every slip of Shiba Inu’s open interest into the red zone increases bearish sentiments for market participants. This ultimately impacts the asset’s price negatively and delays the elimination of one zero from SHIB.

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The Sui blockchain experienced a major outage lasting nearly six hours, completely interrupting transactions and freezing over one billion dollars of on-chain value. The incident, confirmed by the Sui Foundation, reignites the debate about the resilience of so-called “high-throughput” blockchains in a crypto context where technical reliability is becoming a key criterion.

In brief The Sui crypto blockchain was halted for nearly six hours, blocking all transactions. The Sui Foundation confirmed a consensus outage without specifying the exact cause. The SUI token remained stable, with a brief increase after the network came back online. A sudden outage that stops the network On Wednesday, the Sui Foundation confirmed a consensus outage on the layer 1 blockchain. Immediate result: no transaction can be validated anymore. The network, however presented as one of the fastest in the crypto sector, became frozen.

The foundation stated it identified the problem around 14:52 UTC. The main developers were immediately mobilized. At 15:24 UTC, the message was clear: a fix is underway, but no precise timeline was communicated. This lack of visibility reminds us that even on modern infrastructures, incidents remain hard to anticipate.

The network was finally restored at 20:44 UTC. That is 5 hours and 52 minutes of almost total interruption. An eternity in the crypto world, where protocols are supposed to operate without pause.

Few explanations, many questions While Sui is now “fully operational,” one point intrigues: the exact cause of the outage was not detailed. The Foundation mentions a consensus issue without specifying whether it was a software bug, poor validator coordination, or a more complex scenario.

This minimal communication leaves doubt. Over one billion dollars were blocked on-chain at the time of the incident. For users and DeFi protocols, the total stoppage poses a trust problem. In crypto, technical transparency is almost as important as speed.

This silence contrasts with the practices of other ecosystems, which sometimes publish detailed post-mortems after such events.

A precedent weighing on Sui’s image This is not the first time Sui encounters such difficulty. In November 2024, the network already experienced a significant outage. This week’s outage thus becomes the second major downtime since the official launch of the blockchain in May 2023.

Comparison with Solana naturally arises. Solana was long criticized for its repeated interruptions. But the network has not experienced a major global outage for over 18 months. Emergency updates and better validator coordination have clearly improved the situation.

For Sui, the challenge is similar: prove that these incidents remain exceptional and can be avoided in the future.

The crypto market remains surprisingly calm Notably, the market’s reaction remained measured. The SUI token briefly rose about 4% after the announcement of the network’s restoration before stabilizing around $1.84, according to CoinGecko.

This stability suggests investors did not panic. Either because they consider the incident controlled, or because the crypto market has become accustomed to this type of technical turbulence.

One simple reality remains: in a sector where competition between blockchains is fierce, every outage leaves a mark. For Sui, the next challenge will be less technical than narrative: convincing that the promise of performance does not come at the expense of reliability.

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High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR), a premium online casino brand operator, has announced a new strategic partnership with Power Protocol (POWER) to develop advanced Web3 user-engagement models. 

The two partners will explore fresh ways in which incentive-oriented user experiences can be responsibly scaled to drive more meaningful player engagement and create new revenue opportunities in a safe, regulated digital entertainment market.

At its core, the partnership combines High Roller’s growing presence in gaming with Power Protocol’s high-intent incentive infrastructure. As such, it explores mission-based rewards, behavioral incentives, and jointly created user activities, all packaged within user-friendly products. 

“This collaboration allows us to evaluate new engagement frameworks that align with how digital consumers interact today. We’re focused on responsibly testing incentive-driven models that could enhance user engagement and open the door to incremental revenue opportunities within regulated markets,” Seth Young, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller, told Finbold.

Overall, the goal is to boost user retention and engagement and come up with new kinds of value exchange that go beyond traditional advertising and promotional mechanics. As High Roller boasts a portfolio of more than 6,000 games from over 90 leading providers, including slots, table games, and live dealer experiences, new products have a potentially wide range of use cases.

Toward more regulatory-friendly online casino user engagement  As part of the collaboration, the companies will assess how Power Protocol’s aforementioned incentive layer can prop up responsible engagement across High Roller’s casino brands, such as High Roller and Fruta. 

Some key areas of interest include geofenced activations, co-created reward activities, and ecosystem integrations that incentivize users while remaining compliant with regulatory, licensing, and online gaming standards.

“We continuously evaluate emerging technologies that may enhance responsible consumer engagement and improve the player experience within our markets of focus. This collaboration allows us to explore a high-upside, innovative engagement framework within the Web3 ecosystem, and we are excited about the potential of this partnership relationship to expand into new markets and deliver additional revenue streams,” Young added.

Power Protocol’s platform is crucial to making the approach viable, being built on behavioral and viral mechanics that let apps introduce users to new incentives by encouraging active participation rather than passive impressions, an approach already visible, for example, in the mobile game Fableborne.

“Power Protocol was designed to help applications reward meaningful user behaviour, not passive impressions. Working with High Roller gives us the opportunity to explore co-created experiences and expand access to new, high-intent audiences across established markets,” Kam Punia, Leading Contributor at Power Protocol Limited, commented.

Ultimately, the collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to promoting more responsible innovation, long-term growth, and more interactive digital engagement. Accordingly, the two partners will emphasize technical feasibility, compliance, and original products to develop and safely deploy Web3 engagement models within strictly regulated environments.

Bitwise CLNK draws inflows while whales stockpile, but the token fails to rally above $14.

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Chainlink (LINK) gained another foothold in traditional markets on Tuesday as Bitwise launched its spot Chainlink ETF (CLNK) on NYSE Arca, becoming the second U.S.-listed exchange-traded product directly tied to LINK. 

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The debut drew modest inflows and coincided with notable on-chain whale activity, though LINK’s price failed to react positively in the short term.

Bitwise CLNK LaunchesBitwise’s ETF entered the market on January 14, posting approximately $2.59 million in net inflows on its first trading day, according to SoSoValue data. Net assets stand near $5.18 million, with trading volume of $3.24 million.

Today, we’re excited to launch $CLNK, an ETP offering investors spot exposure to Chainlink (LINK)—the leading oracle platform connecting blockchains to real-world data.

Why Chainlink is a big deal:

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— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) January 14, 2026 The fund carries a 0.34% management fee, which Bitwise has temporarily waived for the first three months on up to $500 million in assets. While the launch was subdued compared to earlier crypto ETF debuts, it further expands regulated access to LINK for U.S. investors.

The listing follows Grayscale’s Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK), which debuted in early December and attracted $37.05 million in first-day inflows. 

Combined, LINK-linked ETFs now account for roughly $95.87 million in net assets.

Whales Move LINK Off ExchangesAlongside the ETF launch, on-chain data pointed to continued accumulation by large holders. Wallets tracked by Onchain Lens showed significant withdrawals from centralized exchanges, a pattern typically associated with longer-term positioning rather than near-term selling.

One wallet pulled 139,950 LINK (about $1.96 million) from Binance, adding to an earlier withdrawal of 202,607 LINK worth roughly $2.7 million. In total, the address accumulated around 342,557 LINK over two days.

Separately, another large wallet reportedly withdrew 207,328 LINK, valued at around $2.78 million, on January 12. 

LINK Price Reaction Remains MutedDespite the new ETF launch and ongoing LINK outflows from exchanges, the token slipped on January 15, dropping about 3% from Wednesday’s high of $14.36 to $13.90.

LINK closed indecisively after testing the top of its ascending channel. The coin could pull back toward the $13.0–$13.2 support zone before making another attempt at the upper channel boundary. 

Staying above $14.20 would indicate bullish momentum, while falling below that level could extend sideways trading.

Source: TradingViewWhy This MattersThe combination of a second U.S. spot Chainlink ETF and large-scale whale accumulation highlights growing institutional interest and could reshape LINK’s liquidity and trading dynamics in the weeks ahead.

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People Also Ask:How does a Chainlink ETF affect LINK?

It can increase institutional and retail access to LINK, potentially raising demand. However, short-term price movements may not immediately reflect ETF activity.

What does “whale accumulation” mean?

Whales are holders with large amounts of a cryptocurrency. Accumulation occurs when they withdraw coins from exchanges to hold long-term, reducing liquid supply.

Why might LINK price remain flat despite ETF launches and whale moves?

Price reactions depend on market sentiment, overall crypto trends, and trading activity. ETF listings and accumulation don’t guarantee immediate rallies.

How can investors monitor whale activity and ETF flows?

Analytics platforms like Onchain Lens track large wallet movements, while ETF filings and fund reports show inflows and assets under management.

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After breaking out from the $94,500 horizontal resistance on Tuesday, the Bitcoin price has been in an up and down struggle between the bulls and the bears. Given the breakout momentum, the bulls were able to force the price up to just short of $98,000.

XRP slides 3% and loses fourth place to BNB even as spot ETFs keep adding exposure, with price trapped between rising ETF demand and stiff technical resistance.

US regulatory developments could unlock a new phase of blockchain adoption in 2026, including sovereign Bitcoin reserves and a broader shift by banks toward tokenized financial infrastructure, according to a report by crypto banking group Sygnum.

The highly anticipated CLARITY Act and potential passage of the Bitcoin Act may provide the legal framework that sovereign actors have been waiting for, Sygnum forecasted in a Thursday report shared with Cointelegraph.

The company said clearer rules in the US may inspire more trust in Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury asset globally, predicting that at least three G20 or G20-equivalent economies could publicly add Bitcoin to their sovereign reserves.

Bitcoin’s economic model favors the earlier adopters, which may lead to more urgency to form national BTC reserves ahead of other countries and purchase Bitcoin at lower prices.

“Once peer competition emerges, reserve diversification becomes a game-theoretic race rather than a philosophical debate.”Sovereign adoption to help Bitcoin catch up to gold’s market capThe most plausible early adopters will include financially “pragmatic” countries with “acute currency distress,” such as Brazil, Japan, Germany, Hong Kong and Poland, according to Sygnum.

Brazil’s House of Representatives held a hearing on a national Bitcoin reserve proposal in August 2025. Hong Kong legislators also proposed adding Bitcoin as a national reserve in December 2024.

Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamade proposed in December 2024 that the government create a national Bitcoin reserve by converting part of its foreign exchange reserves, citing the creation of the US strategic Bitcoin reserve.

In October 2025, Germany’s main opposition party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), submitted an official motion to the parliament opposing the overregulation of Bitcoin and urging lawmakers to consider creating a national Bitcoin reserve.

In Poland, former presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen pledged during his campaign to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025, saying the country should become a “cryptocurrency haven” with friendly regulations and supportive banking policies. However, his bid for the presidency was unsuccessful.

The report also predicts modest allocations of up to 1% of the country’s total reserves, but noted that the “signalling effect will be profound.”

Over time, wider sovereign adoption could help Bitcoin narrow the gap with gold, increasing its share of global store-of-value market capitalization from about 6% today to as much as 25%, which Sygnum said would imply a Bitcoin price in the $350,000 to $400,000 range.

However, the optimism around the growing sovereign adoption may be “messier” than the predictions suggest, according to Marcin Kazmierczak, the co-founder of blockchain oracle company Redstone.

“Bitcoin’s liquid supply has contracted roughly 30% over the last 18 months as ETFs and government holdings absorb new issuance,” but this is largely attributed to institutional accumulation, not sovereign treasuries, he told Cointelegraph, adding:

“For 2026, expect the actual pattern to be more pedestrian than the headlines suggest [...]. You’ll see more US states and municipalities exploring reserves, not G20 heavyweights.”Still, sovereign Bitcoin adoption will remain constrained by “political friction,” including in Brazil, which faces growing pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kazmierczak said.

TradFi to adopt blockchain-based token rails for bond issuanceBeyond sovereign adoption, Sygnum said traditional financial institutions are moving closer to using blockchain infrastructure as part of core operations. The firm predicted that tokenization will enter the mainstream in 2026, with up to 10% of new bond issuance by major institutions potentially being tokenized at inception, said Sygnum co-founder and Group CEO, Mathias Imbach.

“The full transition will take five or more years, but the strategic decisions shaping that future are already being made.”Tokenized bonds, he added, could trade at a premium because of faster settlement and improved collateral efficiency, creating incentives for early adopters.

Total tokenized RWA value by assets. Source: RWA.xyzCompanies have already tokenized $1.1 billion worth of corporate bonds, representing 5.2% of the total $21 billion in tokenized assets, according to data provider RWA.xyz.

Tokenized bonds are part of the emerging real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector, which mints financial and tangible assets on the immutable blockchain ledger, decreasing costs while increasing investor accessibility and trading opportunities.

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Decred has caught the market off guard with a sharp upside move, snapping out of its range-bound consolidation. Unlike many breakouts that rely on hype and heavy turnover, this rally looks more like a supply squeeze—price has been pushed higher as selling pressure thins out rather than because buyers suddenly flooded in. With the DCR price now testing the local highs near $30, the next few sessions become crucial. A clean reclaim of this area could set the stage for an extension toward $50, but the bulls still need to clear a more significant hurdle around $36, where supply is likely to be thicker.

After this burst of strength, the key question is whether Decred can hold the momentum and build a trend—or whether the move fades into another short-lived spike.

Zooming out, Decred saw a major breakout in early November 2025, but bulls struggled to sustain it, and the token eventually slid nearly 80%, returning to its prior base range. This time, however, the structure is improving: DCR is printing consecutive higher highs and higher lows, hinting at an ascending consolidation. If buyers continue to defend pullbacks and keep pushing into resistance, the setup supports a push toward higher targets in the sessions ahead.

The daily chart shows Decred breaking out of a prolonged range, with price reclaiming the former supply zone near $28–$30, suggesting a bullish structure shift. The move resembles a range breakout followed by ascending consolidation, indicating improving trend strength. OBV is rising, confirming accumulation and supporting the upside move despite moderate volume. Meanwhile, the MACD has flipped bullish, with a positive crossover and expanding histogram, signaling strengthening momentum. If DCR holds above $28, the next resistance levels lie at $35 and $40, while a sustained breakout could open the path toward $46–$50.

Decred is at a make-or-break point after its sharp rebound. The next few daily closes will decide whether this move turns into a sustained uptrend or fades into another short-lived spike. If buyers keep the price supported above the recent breakout area, the path remains open for a steady grind toward higher resistance zones, with $50 staying on the radar. 

But if momentum cools and the DCR price slips back into its prior range, the market may treat this rally as a liquidity-driven pop rather than a true trend shift. In short, bulls have the advantage for now—confirmation comes only with follow-through and strong defence on dips.

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Ethereum is at last regaining and maintaining above the 200-day EMA, something it has been unable to do for the majority of the previous eight months. Technically speaking, this is not a cosmetic detail. The 200 EMA has served as a boundary between long-term trends and dead-cat bounces for ETH.

Long-awaited breakthroughEvery rally that came close to this level since May 2025 either stalled or was forcefully sold. The price is acting differently this time. Ethereum is currently trading slightly above the 200 EMA in the neighborhood of $3,350 and, above all, showing acceptance rather than rejection. Rather than a sudden sell-off and a sharp wick, the price is compressing above the level. 

ETH/USDT Chart by TradingViewThis type of behavior typically indicates positioning rather than panic-buying. Although they are still there, sellers are no longer in complete control. It is supported by market structure. Since the December low, ETH has printed higher lows, and the most recent push through the 200 EMA is consistent with that slow change in trend. 

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The 50 and 100 EMAs are beginning to curl upward and flatten, which is slowing the downward trend. Volume has increased, but is not euphoric, which is important because controlled volume breakouts typically last longer than leverage-driven ones. This is where investors' expectations need to be adjusted. 

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Expecting vertical price expansion at this time is not a good idea. Consolidation above the 200 EMA, which enables it to move from resistance to support, is the more positive scenario. The likelihood of continuation rises significantly if Ethereum is able to maintain this zone during shallow pullbacks. 

Invalidation potentialThe breakout would be invalidated and ETH would probably return to the low $3,000s if there was a clear rejection back below the 200 EMA, particularly with high sell volume. Investors should pay special attention to that line. 

The downside is structurally constrained as long as the price stays above it. Ethereum creates the possibility of a wider trend reversal if the level is maintained. In the past, ETH rallies that recover the 200 EMA typically move methodically rather than instantly toward earlier supply zones. As a result, the mid-$3,600 to $3,800 range will once again be relevant in the upcoming weeks. 

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Institutional Surge: Spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed more than $1.7 billion across three days, led by BlackRock’s $648 million intake, reversing early January outflows and signaling renewed institutional accumulation. Market Momentum: BTC revisited highs above $97,000 as the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 61, with total ETF assets reaching $128.04 billion and representing 6.56% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Breakout Structure: With Tuesday’s $754 million inflow marking the strongest since October, analysts note ETF ownership could exceed 7%, tightening supply and pushing BTC toward psychological levels near $100,000 and potentially $107,000.
Bitcoin ETFs surged into a powerful inflow streak this week, reversing early January weakness and signaling a decisive shift in institutional appetite. Across three sessions, spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed more than $1.7 billion, a wave that coincided with BTC revisiting two-month highs above $97,000 and pushing market sentiment into bullish territory for the first time since October. The renewed momentum followed Wednesday’s $843.6 million intake, the largest single-day inflow of 2026 so far, according to Farside, and enough to erase the prior week’s outflows in one move.

Institutional Demand Reasserts Itself BlackRock once again dominated ETF activity, with its iShares Bitcoin ETF raising more than $648 million on Wednesday and setting a new daily record for the fund. Fidelity’s FBTC added over $125 million, while ARK 21Shares’ ARKB brought in close to $30 million. Even smaller issuers such as Valkyrie and Franklin saw positive flows despite tighter fee compression. The surge marked a sharp reversal from the $1.3 billion in outflows recorded between Jan. 7 and 9, reinforcing the view that institutions are stepping back in after a volatile start to the year.

Record Flows Push Market Structure Higher The three-day inflow streak not only offset earlier losses but also contributed to $1.5 billion in net inflows across nine January trading sessions. Tuesday’s $754 million intake was the largest since Oct. 7, when ETFs drew $875.6 million. Total cumulative net inflows have now surpassed $58.1 billion, while total ETF assets reached $128.04 billion, representing 6.56% of Bitcoin’s market cap. Analysts note that if this pace continues, ETF ownership could exceed 7% for the first time.

Bitcoin Price Reacts to ETF Momentum Bitcoin climbed past $97,000 for the first time since mid-November, briefly touching $97,957 before easing to around $96,800. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index jumped to 61, entering greed territory for the first time since October. With BTC pushing toward $100,000, traders are watching whether sustained ETF demand could pressure liquidity and drive the next psychological target near $107,000.

A Breakout Backed by Flows The latest inflow cycle suggests a more substantial bounce than a temporary one. With institutions accumulating and ETF-driven demand tightening supply, Bitcoin’s market structure appears to be strengthening. The rapid reversal from early January outflows to a $1.71 billion weekly net inflow underscores how ETF participation is shaping price direction and reinforcing the case for a broader breakout supported by capital rotation rather than short-lived enthusiasm.

The S&P 500's unprecedented concentration could drag on returns in the next decade.

The 10 largest companies in the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.53%) currently account for about 40% of the index's weight. That is well above the long-term average of approximately 20%. In fact, the U.S. stock market has never been so concentration at any point in history.

Some analysts are unconcerned, but others are alarmed by that development. "If historical patterns persist, high concentration today portends much lower S&P 500 returns over the next decade than would have been the case in a less concentrated market," says David Kostin, chief U.S. equity strategist at Goldman Sachs.

Investors can hedge against that concentration risk with two alternative S&P 500 index funds: the Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF (RWL +0.22%) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP +0.46%). 

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The Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF The Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF tracks the S&P 500, but the stocks are weighted based on trailing-12-month revenue rather than market capitalization. The index fund imposes a 5% weight cap, meaning no stock can exceed 5% of its total market value.

NYSEMKT: RWLInvesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II - Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF

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Amazon: 3.8% Walmart: 3.8% UnitedHealth Group: 2.3% CVS Health: 2.1% Alphabet: 2.1% The benefit of the Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF is that it eliminates the concentration risk tied to market cap-weighted alternatives, which can make it more resilient. The index fund declined just 15% last year when President Trump announced tariffs, whereas the S&P 500 dropped 19%.

However, avoiding concentration risk has historically led to underperformance. The Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF has returned 545% since its inception in 2008, whereas the S&P 500 has returned 630%. That pattern could continue in the future. The top 10 stocks in the S&P 500 account for 35% of the index's earnings, so simultaneously accounting for 40% of its weight is not that unreasonable.

The Invesco S&P 500 Revenue ETF has a relatively high expense ratio of 0.39%, so investors will pay $39 annually on every $10,000 invested. Ultimately, this index fund is a good option for anyone worried about the S&P 500's unprecedented concentration. But investors should be aware that earnings growth typically correlates better than revenue growth with long-term performance.

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The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF measures the performance of the S&P 500, but the constituents are weighted identically rather than by market capitalization. In other words, no stock impacts the performance of the index fund more than any other stock.

Whereas the revenue-weighted index fund introduced a new source of concentration -- that is, companies that report more revenue were weighted more heavily than those that report less revenue -- the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF eliminates concentration risk in all forms.

The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF underperformed the S&P 500 by more than 100 percentage points over the last decade. That happened because a handful of large stocks (especially the "Magnificent Seven") generated substantial returns, driven by robust earnings growth. If that continues, the equal-weight index fund will continue to underperform.

The last item of import is the fee structure. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF has a modest expense ratio of 0.2%, meaning investors will pay $20 per year on every $10,000 invested in the fund. While less expensive than the industry average of 0.34%, the equal-weight index fund is still more expensive than these traditional S&P 500 index funds.

Ultimately, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF is a good option for investors who want exposure to the S&P 500 without any concentration risk.

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Marvell is an underrated AI chipmaker heading into 2026.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled the S&P 500 to new highs, but maximizing your returns in this hot industry involves picking individual stocks and AI exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Funds that hold a collection of AI stocks tend to outperform major indexes, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF and the Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund being notable examples.

Picking individual stocks within those funds can lead to even higher returns. Marvell Technology (MRVL 2.22%) fits the bill. The AI chipmaker is in both funds and looks due for a rally after dropping by almost 30% over the past year.

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Marvell freed up significant capital and resources for AI chips Marvell has posted solid financial results despite its stock price losing value over the past year. The company delivered 37% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter of its fiscal year 2026 (ended Nov. 1, 2025), but a big announcement in the quarter indicates the company will have more capital and resources for AI chips in the future.

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That big announcement was Marvell completing the sale of its automotive Ethernet business to Infineon for $2.5 billion in cash. This transaction gives Marvell more cash to invest in its AI chips, and the capital that went toward workers and other resources for the automotive Ethernet business segment can now go toward AI chips.

Marvell put those funds to work quickly by acquiring Celestial AI, which should help Marvell gain market share in AI data center infrastructure.

Marvell Chairman and CEO Matt Murphy forecast a strong finish to the fiscal year and accelerated demand for its AI products. Swapping the automotive Ethernet business segment with Celestial AI should result in further upside in fiscal 2027.

Revenue growth does not reflect recent stock movements Over the past nine months ended Nov. 1, 2025, Marvell posted 51% year-over-year revenue growth, and it ended the quarter with a current ratio above 2. Those results make Marvell's stock price movement look all the more jarring over the past year.

Investors can attribute the losses to Marvell's legacy business not growing as quickly as expected. The AI business has fueled much of the revenue growth, but that should be taken as a good thing.

Marvell recognizes AI is its biggest opportunity and doubled down on it by divesting from non-AI businesses and acquiring companies that align with its AI ambitions. These strategic moves suggest Marvell can accelerate revenue growth rates even more in fiscal 2027 once Celestial AI is fully integrated.

Marvell also has the opportunity to expand profit margins, which currently sit at around 10%. During this year of growth, Marvell's net income growth rates always exceeded revenue growth rates. That is the perfect setup for long-term performance, and Marvell may realize the gains it deserves in 2026.

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The success of Amazon (AMZN 2.47%) has drawn competitors and more than that, it has inspired companies trying to run similar businesses in other parts of the world. One of these is Sea Limited (SE 3.55%), an e-commerce conglomerate that operates primarily in Southeast Asia.

Of the two, Amazon is the more established company. Nevertheless, Sea Limited leads the market in an emerging part of the world that holds the potential for considerable growth. Knowing that, should investors buy a larger and more mature company in Amazon, or would investors be better off taking a chance on Sea Limited?

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The case for Amazon The strength of Amazon is that it is a known quantity, having pioneered the e-commerce and cloud computing industries.

Although the online sales enterprise only delivers single-digit revenue growth, it bolsters subscription, third-party seller, and digital advertising businesses that deliver double-digit revenue growth. Moreover, Amazon continues to lead the cloud computing industry through AWS, and its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have made it even more crucial to its clients.

Cloud computing also delivers the higher profits that fund Amazon's ability to both compete and innovate. In the first nine months of 2025, $33 billion of Amazon's $55 billion in operating income came from AWS despite accounting for just 18% of Amazon's revenue during that period. Also, its net income for that time frame was $56 billion, 44% higher than year-ago levels.

Admittedly, funding that innovation led to $120 billion in capital expenditure (capex) over the last year, which may explain Amazon's tepid stock performance during that time. Still, Amazon generated $15 billion in free cash flow over the last 12 months (a figure that excludes capex), implying that it can afford to invest heavily in innovation.

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Furthermore, its 34 P/E ratio is far below historical levels, pointing to a possible opportunity to buy Amazon stock at a relatively low valuation.

Why investors might consider Sea Limited At a $2.6 trillion market cap, Amazon has realized much of its growth. Hence, Sea Limited's market cap of $78 billion could make it feel like a second chance at Amazon.

Still, Sea Limited differs in many ways. In addition to its Shopee e-commerce segment, it also offers gaming through its Garena segment, and its fintech arm, Monee, provides digital financial services.

Unlike Amazon, Sea Limited's e-commerce and fintech businesses primarily serve Southeast Asia. Other than Singapore, they do business in developing markets like Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries in that region. While these markets tend to grow quickly, average incomes significantly lag developed countries like the U.S. Also, Shopee competes with Amazon and MercadoLibre in Brazil.

Sea Limited earned almost $1.2 billion in net income in the three quarters of 2025, far above the $207 million profit in the same year-ago period.

Despite that improvement, the aforementioned competition and slow growth in gaming weighed on the stock. The stock is up by nearly 20% over the last year, but it is down by over one-third from its high in September.

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Additionally, at a 54 P/E ratio, Sea Limited is not a cheap stock. Still, considering that Amazon sold at a premium for much of its history, such a valuation is unlikely to deter growth investors.

Amazon or Sea Limited? In the end, each company is in a strong position to outperform the market. That likely means that choosing between the two stocks comes down to an investor's goals and preferences.

For more conservative investors, Amazon is likely a more suitable choice. The company has built a proven track record of success, and its market lead in two crucial industries should continue to bring outsized growth. Risk-averse investors will probably also prefer its lower valuation.

But if an investor is willing to take on more risk, Sea Limited is more likely to be the more rewarding holding for the long term. Indeed, investors must contend with the uncertainties that come with operating in developing markets and pay a valuation premium to do so.

Still, Sea Limited is a small fraction of Amazon's size and is now growing its net income at a rapid clip. Assuming the economic growth continues in its markets, Sea Limited will help drive much of that growth, likely leading to outsized gains in the future.

Ultimately, when choosing between these stocks, investors need to weigh their risk tolerances and invest appropriately.

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TryHard Holdings Limited ("TryHard" or the "Company")(Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment company in Japan with principal businesses comprised of (i) event curation; (ii) consultancy and management services; (iii) sub-leasing of entertainment venues; and (iv) ownership and operation of restaurants, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Cooperation (the “MoC”) with STAR PARTY HK LIMITED, marking a significant first step toward the development of the “Star Party” entertainment and social space brand in Japan.

Under the MoC, the parties intend to explore the establishment of a joint venture company in Japan to serve as a core operating and investment platform for the Star Party business in the Japanese market. The proposed cooperation reflects a shared commitment to establishing a mutual beneficially collaboration in developing the “Star Party” brand in Japan.

Proposed Joint Venture to Anchor “Star Party” Expansion in Japan

Pursuant to the MoC, TryHard and STAR PARTY HK LIMITED plan to jointly register and establish Star Party Japan Investment Co., Ltd. (final name subject to approval by the relevant authorities). The proposed joint venture would be responsible for the localized operation and expansion of entertainment and social space businesses under the brands “星聚会” and “STAR PARTY” (collectively, “Star Party”) in Japan.

The joint venture is envisioned as an integrated platform designed to:

Develop and operate Star Party-branded entertainment and social venues across JapanLeverage the parties’ respective strengths in branding, resources, management expertise, and supply chain capabilitiesCoordinate capital, technology, talent, and compliance resources to support compliant, stable, and efficient project executionEnhance the strategic positioning and long-term brand value of Star Party in the Japanese market Capital Contribution Ratio, Registered Capital, and Contribution Method

The registered capital of the JV Company is tentatively set at 90 million Japanese Yen (or equivalent foreign currency).

Proposed capital contribution structure:

Star Party shall contribute RMB 7.5 million in cash (or equivalent foreign currency), of which 58.5 million Japanese Yen (or equivalent foreign currency) shall be recorded as the registered capital of the JV Company, and the remaining contribution amount (or equivalent foreign currency) shall be recorded as capital reserve of the JV Company. Star Party shall hold 65% of the equity in the JV Company.

TryHard shall contribute RMB 7.5 million in cash (or equivalent foreign currency), of which 31.5 million Japanese Yen (or equivalent foreign currency) shall be recorded as the registered capital of the JV Company, and the remaining contribution amount (or equivalent foreign currency) shall be recorded as capital reserve of the JV Company. TryHard shall hold 35% of the equity in the JV Company.

In principle, the capital contribution amounts from both Star Party and TryHard shall be paid in full in a lump sum upon the establishment of the JV Company. The specific payment timing shall be separately determined by both Star Party and TryHard based on relevant Japanese regulations.

Framework for Further Negotiation and Cooperation

The MoC establishes a preliminary framework for continued discussions between the parties. Key areas for further negotiation include, among others, joint venture structure, governance and management arrangements, brand authorization and intellectual property matters, and capital and profit-sharing mechanisms, all of which will be subject to mutual agreement and the execution of definitive legal documentation.

The MoC reflects the parties’ shared strategic intent and, except for certain customary provisions, is non-binding in nature. The proposed joint venture and related cooperation remain subject to further negotiations, due diligence, internal approvals, applicable regulatory requirements, and the execution of definitive agreements. There can be no assurance that the joint venture will be established or that any transaction will ultimately be completed.

Management Commentary

“We are pleased to cooperate with STAR PARTY HK LIMITED on the Star Party initiative,” said Mr. Otsuki, the CEO of TryHard Holdings Limited. “By combining our respective strengths, we aim to create meaningful engagement in the Japanese market and lay a solid foundation for future collaboration.”

A representative of STAR PARTY HK LIMITED added, “Japan represents a strategically important market for our long-term growth. The signing of this Memorandum of Cooperation marks an important first step in building localized engagement through the Star Party initiative. We look forward to working closely with our partner to better understand the market and identify sustainable opportunities.”

Further announcements will be made as discussions progress and, where applicable, upon the execution of definitive agreements.

About TryHard Holdings Limited

As a lifestyle entertainment company in Japan, TryHard Holdings Limited aims to be on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry by introducing state-of-art technology, immersive storytelling, and bespoke experiences that are multi-sensory. The Company’s mission is to create unique entertainment experiences that captivate audiences, foster memorable connections, and leave a lasting impact. Principal businesses comprise of (i) event curation; (ii) consultancy and management services; (iii) sub-leasing of entertainment venues; and (iv) ownership and operation of restaurants.

By merging creativity, technology and hospitality expertise, TryHard strives to redefine the entertainment landscape in Japan and beyond. Commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction drives TryHard to continuously push boundaries and exceed expectations.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://www.tryhardthh.com/.

About “Star Party”

Star Party was established in 2011 in Suzhou, China, and is dedicated to providing users with a diverse entertainment experience that goes beyond traditional KTV. Star Party aims to create a super social platform that connects people and culture through music. The company enhances user experience through sound, light, and electrical technology upgrades and IoT applications, while collaborating with music platforms to promote cultural sharing, discover, and support original musicians, constructing a music content ecosystem that helps Chinese music reach the international stage.

As a Chinese chain entertainment brand, Star Party is centered around the “KTV+” model, integrating KTV with elements such as script murder games and music socializing to create an entirely new social space. Star Party believes “Using Eastern Music to Make Friends Worldwide,” aiming to establish a super social platform that connects people and culture through music, leading the development of global lifestyles.

As of 2024, Star Party demonstrated strong profitability and has established a presence in over 100 cities in China, with more than 600 stores, and plans to expand to more than 1,000 stores in the future.

For more information, please visit the Company's website: https://www.tryhardthh.com/

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HBK Strategy Limited
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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar expressions. Among other things, business outlook in this press release, as well as TryHard’s strategic and operational plans and expectations regarding the “Star Party” collaboration, contain forward-looking statements. TryHard may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about TryHard’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: TryHard’s goals and strategies; TryHard’s future business development, financial conditions, and results of operations; the expected outlook of the lifestyle entertainment business in Japan; TryHard’s expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; TryHard’s expectations regarding its relationships with its customers and other stakeholders; competition in TryHard’s industry; TryHard’s proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to TryHard’s industry, and general economic and business conditions in Japan and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of the announcement, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Investors are advised to refer to the Company’s filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when making investment decisions, which are available for review at www.sec.gov.

This release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicit an offer to buy any securities, nor does it represent a public offering under Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

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January 15, 2026 04:51 ET  | Source: Shore Capital Stockbrokers Limited

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
        Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeBakkavor Group Plc(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:Greencore Group Plc(d)        Date dealing undertaken:14 January 2026(e)        Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer?No 2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinaryPurchases8,857239.5p239.5pOrdinarySales8,857242.5p242.5p (b)        Derivatives transactions (other than option)

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. CFDNature of dealing
e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit      (c)        Options transactions in respect of existing securities

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

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e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit         (ii)        Exercising

Class of relevant securityProduct description
e.g. call optionNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit     (d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant securityNature of dealing
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Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:
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Date of disclosure:15 January 2026Contact name:Justin BallTelephone number:0207 601 6116 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at [email protected]. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV, AIM:ARV, OTCQB:ARTTF, FRA:ATY) shares dropped around 20% on Thursday after it announced the cancellation of its AIM market admission, effective from 13 February 2026.

The decision follows a review of the costs and benefits of maintaining the dual listing. Artemis cited limited UK liquidity, increased regulatory burdens and ongoing capital-raising challenges in the UK as key reasons for the move.

The shares will remain listed and tradeable on the Australian Securities Exchange, the company said. It noted that it will not implement a matched bargain facility post-cancellation.

In London, Artemis shares were down around 17% at 0.33p, having traded as low as 0.2p in opening deals.