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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concluded its review of the Zcash Foundation on Wednesday. The agency also informed the public charity that it doesn’t intend to take any enforcement action or other charges against Zcash Foundation regarding its crypto offerings. 

The SEC subpoenaed Zcash Foundation on August 31, 2023, in connection with an inquiry regarding certain digital asset offerings. The foundation stated that the outcome reflects its commitment to transparency and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. 

Zcash network launches five new DNS seeders We are pleased to announce that the SEC has concluded its review and informed us that it does not intend to recommend any enforcement action or other changes against Zcash Foundation regarding this matter. https://t.co/zjxfh3mmst

— Zcash Foundation 🛡️ (@ZcashFoundation) January 14, 2026

The SEC’s probe focused on regulations regarding anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, and securities. The announcement followed a 12% surge in the price of Zcash over 24 hours, which is currently trading at $437. On-chain data revealed that the digital asset has nearly doubled in the past three months, despite a decline in digital asset prices in October.

The conclusion of the SEC’s probe comes as the nonprofit organization announced an expansion to the Zcash Network Infrastructure on Tuesday. The foundation deployed five new DNS seeders in South Carolina, Oregon, Belgium, Germany, and Finland. Zcash Foundation currently has six ZF-operated seeders, with one in Iowa. 

The ZF-linked DNS aims to help new nodes establish their initial connections, enabling fast transactions on the network. The Zcash network previously relied on a flurry of DNS seeders operated by the Electric Coin Company (ECC), the Zcash Foundation (ZF), and Zcash Core developer Jack Grigg (str4d).

Zcash Foundation noted that the DNS operated by ECC stopped responding on January 8. The organization argued that ECC seeders had gone offline, resulting in slower-than-usual bootstrapping for new Zcash users. The hiccup reduced the number of available seeders, allowing additional infrastructure to ensure reliable peer discovery for users.

ZF acknowledged that multiple DNS seeders in different geographic locations will boost reliability. The firm believes it will ensure wallets and nodes can always find peers on the network, even during outages. The organization also noted that the initiative enhances performance by reducing startup times for wallets and nodes.

The Zcash Foundation stated that it’s considering additional deployments in other regions to further improve coverage and reliability. The organization also revealed that Shielded Labs is working to deploy additional seeders.

Zcash Foundation focuses on advancing privacy-preserving technology After the resignations at Electric Coin Company, ZF maintained that it’s focused on advancing privacy-preserving financial infrastructure for the public good. The organization added that it’s making efforts to steward Zcash as a decentralized and open-source protocol.

ZF confirmed that no contributor, team, or organization controls Zcash, since its codebase is open-source. The organization revealed that Zcash’s consensus rules are enforced by independent node operators globally. Other organizations and contributors also support the development of the protocol.

Zcash Foundation stated that the structure ensures that changes within organizations do not compromise the integrity or continuity of the Zcash blockchain. The organization argued that the network continues to operate normally by continuing to produce blocks, settle transactions, and ensure users’ funds and privacy remain secure.

ZF revealed that it’s focused on maintaining and supporting the development of the Zcash protocol, as well as allocating funding for independent research and engineering. The foundation is also focused on supporting decentralization across governance and will also advocate for privacy in the protocol.

The organization stated that although transitioning within the ecosystem creates uncertainty, it’s important for users to distinguish between organizational shifts and the health of the network. ZF acknowledged that its network is independent of any single organization, board, or corporate entity. The firm stated that its network’s resilience and future depend on users, miners, researchers, developers, and organizations united by a shared commitment to privacy-preserving technology.

Zcash Foundation also maintained that it remains committed to transparency, continuity, and collaboration with all ecosystem participants. The organization has also promised to act in the best long-term interests of the Zcash network and community.

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Bitcoin’s recent level of $95k is a great buying zone for mid-term investors.

According to the Bitcoin rainbow chart, a model used to identify key inflection points and valuation-based market cyclical patterns, a ‘fire sale’ for the asset was flashed. 

The last time the signal was flagged was in H2 2024 and Q1 2025, Bitcoin [BTC] rebounded and cooled off after surging to the ‘accumulate’ zones. 

Source: Blockchain Center

As of writing, the ‘accumulate’ zone was around $150K-$160K price area. That would translate to a potential 60% upside if past trends repeat. 

However, if the 4-year cycle isn’t dead as some claim, and history repeats itself, then a better discount window could be feasible if BTC slips to $65K-$75K area. This is a “BTC is dead” zone that marked cycle lows of past bear markets. 

Is a mid-term relief likely? The positive outlook in the short to medium term was also reinforced by the decline in selling pressure on the derivatives market. According to CryptoQuant analyst DarkFost, the pressure in the Futures market had dropped from nearly $500 million to $51 million – A 90% drop in selling. 

He added, 

“If Net Taker Volume were to turn positive again, it would clearly ignite the fuse for a bullish reversal.”

Source: CryptoQuant

In other words, the current BTC value would be a great buying opportunity if the net selling were to flip to net buying again. 

Bitcoin’s overall demand is still low Meanwhile, the spot market has also shown slight improvement. 

The demand from corporate treasuries has bounced back, led by Strategy. Public firms have added approximately 43,000 BTC per month, or 260,000 BTC, over the past six months. 

Source: Glassnode 

However, the current price consolidation within $85K-$95K range has absorbed significant distribution for OG Bitcoiners and ETFs in late 2025. In fact, in early 2026, the U.S. Spot BTC ETF inflows have posted mixed results. 

As of press time, the overall demand for BTC, factoring in ETFs and corporate treasury firms, remained low, reinforcing little confidence among bulls. 

The 30-day Average Apparent BTC demand has declined from over 800K BTC in December to 284K and was still dropping at press time. Unless the trend reverts, the recent attempt to break out above $95k may fail to materialize. 

Source: CryptoQuant 

Overall, the BTC rainbow chart suggested that the current level or an extra dip to $65k-$75k would still be a discounted buying window. 

Final Thoughts  The Bitcoin rainbow chart flagged a ‘fire sale’ window at the current price of $95k.  However, BTC demand was yet to fully recover from the late 2025 sell-off despite some relief signs.

In brief Sui blockchain suffered a six-hour outage, the second major incident since 2023 launch. The network was fully restored by 4:30 p.m. ET, with a full incident report coming soon. The SUI token was barely affected, trading at $1.85 with minimal price impact. The Sui blockchain has recovered from an outage that lasted nearly six hours, knocking the layer-1 network out of commission without any new blocks being produced during that span.

The network's X account said Wednesday morning that Sui was experiencing a "network stall," and that "the Sui Core team is actively working on a solution."

A few hours later, the Sui network status site was updated to say that a "fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results." Around 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the site noted that "validators have rolled out the fix and the system is fully functional."

The Sui Foundation team said on X that it will provide a full incident report "in the coming days." Decrypt reached out to the Sui Foundation and Mysten Labs for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

The Sui network is now back and fully operational. Transactions are flowing normally. If you are still seeing issues, please refresh your app or browser window. Thanks for your patience. We will share a full incident review in the coming days.

Please check…

— Sui (@SuiNetwork) January 14, 2026

This marks the second major outage in the Sui network's history following an event in November 2024. "All validators were stuck in a crash loop, preventing all transaction processing," the foundation wrote in a blog post about the November outage.

The network was developed by Mysten Labs and launched in May 2023. Mysten is led by several former senior executives and architects for Meta’s now-defunct digital wallet program, Novi.

The SUI token, which launched the same time as the network, has barely been affected by the outage. At the time of writing, SUI was trading for $1.85 after having gained 0.2% in the past day. It's now 1.4% higher than it was this time last week, according to crypto price aggregator CoinGecko.

Sui was launched as a so-called Solana killer, aiming to beat its competitor on speed and throughput. Sui sets itself apart from some earlier blockchain ecosystems by allowing parallel processing of transactions and horizontal scaling, which allows it to maintain low transaction costs.

The Sui network currently holds just over $1 billion worth of assets, according to data from DeFi Llama. That figure had been on the decline since October, when the network held $2.6 billion worth of assets.

It slid below $1 billion in early December, the same time the broader crypto market saw prices sag, has been steadily climbing since the start of this year.

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Tether-backed mobile wallet Oobit has expanded real-world crypto payments by adding native support for Phantom Wallet, a major Solana platform. The move allows more than 15 million Phantom users to spend digital assets anywhere Visa is accepted. Significantly, the integration removes one of crypto’s longest-standing barriers by turning self-custody wallets into everyday payment tools without changing merchant behavior.

The launch reflects a broader shift in crypto usage. Blockchains now process transactions quickly, and wallets offer simple interfaces. However, daily spending has remained limited. 

Oobit’s Phantom integration aims to close that gap by connecting existing wallets directly to traditional payment rails. Consequently, users can now move from holding crypto to spending it in real-world settings.

How the Integration Changes Crypto SpendingWith Phantom enabled inside Oobit, users can pay online or in stores without pre-funding accounts or using bridges. Funds stay under user control until payment approval. Moreover, transactions execute directly from the wallet, convert instantly to local currency, and settle through Visa’s network.

Importantly, merchants do not need new hardware or onboarding. Wherever Visa already works, Phantom payments now work as well. Hence, the integration avoids friction on both sides of the transaction. Users maintain self-custody, while merchants receive local currency through familiar systems.

The service is live across more than 80 countries, including the United States, Brazil, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. Additionally, Oobit reports strong adoption in regions where stablecoins increasingly support daily expenses rather than long-term storage.

Executive View and Market ContextOobit leadership described the launch as a turning point for crypto adoption. Amram Adar, co-founder and CEO of Oobit, said, “This is the moment crypto leaves the screen and enters daily use.” He added, “As longtime fans of Phantom, seeing this wallet become real money for everyday life is incredibly exciting.”

The expansion reflects broader industry readiness. Infrastructure has matured, wallet adoption has scaled, and merchant acceptance already exists. However, a simple connection between wallets and payments remained missing. Moreover, Oobit designed its platform specifically to close that gap.

Oobit’s ties to Solana run deep. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko co-led Oobit’s $25 million Series A round alongside Tether, CMCC Global, and 468 Capital. Moreover, the OOB token completed its migration from Ethereum to Solana in late 2025, aligning the project with Phantom’s ecosystem.

In November, Malaysia-based VCI Global announced a $100 million investment in OOB tokens. The firm also outlined plans to manage Oobit’s digital treasury. Consequently, Tether became a major stakeholder in that structure.

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WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI) (“CODI” or the “Company”), an owner of leading middle-market businesses, announced today its consolidated operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period.

“I’m pleased to report that with today’s filing we are now fully current with our SEC filings for 2025,” said Elias Sabo, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Diversified, “and we are in full compliance with the periodic reporting requirements of our credit facilities and bond indentures.”

Sabo continued, “Excluding Lugano, our eight operating subsidiaries continue to deliver solid performance in an uncertain macroeconomic environment. We are focused on executing against our strategic priorities with the objective of delivering consistent, long-term shareholder value by partnering with our management teams to drive performance, invest for growth, and enhance profitability.”

2025 Outlook

CODI now expects full-year 2025 subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA of $335 million to $355 million, excluding Lugano Holding, Inc.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. E.T. / 2:00 p.m. P.T. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of CODI’s website. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to log in to the webcast 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Company’s website.

Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) are non-GAAP measures used by the Company to assess its performance. We have reconciled Adjusted EBITDA to Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) to Net Income (Loss) on the attached schedules. We consider Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted EBITDA and Net Income (Loss) to be the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to Adjusted Earnings (Loss). We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provide useful information to investors and reflect important financial measures as each excludes the effects of items that reflect the impact of long-term investment decisions, rather than the performance of near-term operations. When compared to Net Income (Loss) and Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Adjusted Earnings (Loss) and Adjusted EBITDA, respectively, are each limited in that they do not reflect the periodic costs of certain capital assets used in generating revenues of our businesses or the non-cash charges associated with impairments, as well as certain cash charges. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA allows investors to view the performance of our businesses in a manner similar to the methods used by us and the management of our businesses, provides additional insight into our operating results and provides a measure for evaluating targeted businesses for acquisition. The presentation of Adjusted Earnings (Loss) provides insight into our operating results.

Pro forma net sales is defined as net sales including the historical net sales relating to the pre-acquisition periods of The Honey Pot Co., assuming that the Company acquired The Honey Pot Co. on January 1, 2024. We have reconciled pro forma net sales to net sales, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, on the attached schedules. We believe that pro forma net sales is useful information for investors as it provides a better understanding of sales performance, and relative changes thereto, on a comparable basis. Pro forma net sales is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results would have been if the acquisition had in fact occurred on the date or for the periods indicated nor does it purport to project net sales for any future periods or as of any date.

In reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K, we have not reconciled 2025 Subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA to its comparable GAAP measure because we do not provide guidance on Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations or the applicable reconciling items as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, these items. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings and pro forma net sales are not meant to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may be different from or otherwise inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including without limitation, CODI’s expectations regarding its subsidiary Adjusted EBITDA and its future performance, liquidity and leverage, and the future performance of CODI’s subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “future,” “potential,” “continue,” “should” or “anticipate” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions by CODI’s Board of Directors and management, and on information currently available to CODI’s Board of Directors and management. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ, perhaps materially, including but not limited to: changes in the economy, financial markets and political environment, including changes in inflation, interest rates and U.S. tariff and import/export regulations; risks associated with possible disruption in CODI’s operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, war, natural disasters, or social, civil or political unrest; future changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation of these laws and regulations by regulatory authorities); environmental risks affecting the business or operations of our subsidiaries; disruption in the global supply chain, labor shortages and labor costs; our business prospects and the prospects of our subsidiaries; the impact of, and ability to successfully complete and integrate, acquisitions that we have made or may make; the ability to successfully complete divestitures that we may execute; the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we operate; the ability of our subsidiaries to achieve their objectives; the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our subsidiaries; CODI’s ability to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing requirements; the cooperation of, and future concessions granted by, CODI’s lenders; control deficiencies identified or that may be identified in the future that will result in material weaknesses in CODI’s internal control over financial reporting; and litigation relating to the Lugano Holding, Inc. (“Lugano”) investigation, including CODI’s representations regarding its financial statements, and current and future litigation, enforcement actions or investigations relating to CODI’s internal controls, restatement reviews, the Lugano investigation or related matters. Please see CODI’s Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the SEC on December 8, 2025 for other risk factors that you should consider in connection with such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements have been made. Except as required by law, CODI does not undertake any public obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or new information after the date of this press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Compass Diversified Holdings
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets       September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024(in thousands) (Unaudited) (As Restated)Assets    Current assets    Cash and cash equivalents $61,139  $59,659 Accounts receivable, net  224,689   207,172 Inventories, net  602,180   571,248 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  122,742   126,692 Total current assets  1,010,750   964,771 Property, plant and equipment, net  214,451   244,746 Goodwill  895,420   895,916 Intangible assets, net  915,666   983,396 Other non-current assets  210,881   208,593 Total assets $3,247,168  $3,297,422      Liabilities and stockholders’ equity    Current liabilities    Accounts payable and accrued expenses $459,719  $421,715 Due to related party  22,604   18,036 Current portion, long-term debt  1,878,852   1,774,290 Subsidiary financing arrangements  183,853   169,765 Other current liabilities  53,910   49,617 Total current liabilities  2,598,938   2,433,423 Deferred income taxes  106,804   108,091 Long-term debt  —   — Other non-current liabilities  223,060   225,334 Total liabilities  2,928,802   2,766,848 Stockholders' equity    Total stockholders' equity attributable to Holdings  519,217   678,620 Noncontrolling interest  (200,851)  (148,046)Total stockholders' equity  318,366   530,574 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,247,168  $3,297,422  Compass Diversified Holdings
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,   2025   2024   2025   2024 (in thousands, except per share data)   (As Restated)   (As Restated)Net sales $472,562  $456,553  $1,405,027  $1,294,084 Cost of sales  264,847   259,920   792,739   734,314 Gross profit  207,715   196,633   612,288   559,770 Operating expenses:        Selling, general and administrative expense  179,315   145,959   491,804   421,264 Management fees  16,213   18,633   54,111   55,314 Amortization expense  23,254   23,721   69,722   71,317 Impairment expense  —   —   31,515   8,182 Operating income (loss)  (11,067)  8,320   (34,864)  3,693 Other income (expense):        Interest expense, net  (66,721)  (31,620)  (136,668)  (86,483)Amortization of debt issuance costs  (826)  (1,005)  (2,922)  (3,014)Loss on debt modification  —   —   (2,827)  — Gain (loss) on sale of Crosman  —   388   —   (24,218)Other income (expense), net  (2,343)  (37,769)  (14,311)  (125,853)Net loss from continuing operations before income taxes  (80,957)  (61,686)  (191,592)  (235,875)Provision for income taxes  5,763   2,772   25,659   21,475 Loss from continuing operations  (86,720)  (64,458)  (217,251)  (257,350)Income from discontinued operations, net of income tax  —   (1,088)  —   101 Gain on sale of discontinued operations  (523)  —   2,326   3,345 Net loss  (87,243)  (65,546)  (214,925)  (253,904)Less: Net loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest  (13,228)  (28,922)  (59,700)  (87,480)Less: Net loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest  —   (592)  —   (1,163)Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings $(74,015) $(36,032) $(155,225) $(165,261)         Amounts attributable to Holdings        Loss from continuing operations $(73,492) $(35,536) $(157,551) $(169,870)Income from discontinued operations  —   (496)  —   1,264 Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax  (523)  —   2,326   3,345 Net loss attributable to Holdings $(74,015) $(36,032) $(155,225) $(165,261)         Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to Holdings        Continuing operations $(1.20) $(0.61) $(2.53) $(3.22)Discontinued operations  (0.01)  (0.01)  0.03   0.06   $(1.21) $(0.62) $(2.50) $(3.16)         Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding  75,236   75,645   75,236   75,437  Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Earnings and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2025   2024   2025   2024     (As Restated)   (As Restated)Net loss $(87,243) $(65,546) $(214,925) $(253,904)Income from discontinued operations, net of tax  —   (1,088)  —   101 Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax  (523)  —   2,326   3,345 Net loss from continuing operations $(86,720) $(64,458) $(217,251) $(257,350)Less: loss from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest  (13,228)  (28,922)  (59,700)  (87,480)Net loss attributable to Holdings – continuing operations $(73,492) $(35,536) $(157,551) $(169,870)Adjustments:        Distributions paid – preferred shares  (9,715)  (6,345)  (27,863)  (18,491)Amortization expense – intangibles and inventory step up  23,254   23,721   69,722   75,006 Impairment expense  —   —   31,515   8,182 (Gain) loss on sale of Crosman  —   (388)  —   24,218 Tax effect – loss on sale of Crosman  —   —   —   7,254 Stock compensation  4,073   4,537   12,274   12,288 Acquisition expenses  —   —   —   3,479 Integration services fee  —   875   875   1,750 Other  3,155   964   8,582   1,368 Adjusted Earnings $(52,725) $(12,172) $(62,446) $(54,816)Plus (less):        Depreciation expense  10,884   10,178   34,247   31,249 Income tax provision  5,763   2,772   25,659   21,475 Interest expense  66,721   31,620   136,668   86,483 Amortization of debt issuance costs  826   1,005   2,922   3,014 Loss on debt modification  —   —   2,827   — Tax effect – loss on sale of Crosman  —   —   —   (7,254)Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest  (13,228)  (28,922)  (59,700)  (87,480)Distributions paid – preferred shares  9,715   6,345   27,863   18,491 Other (income) expense  2,343   37,769   14,311   125,853 Adjusted EBITDA $30,299  $48,595  $122,351  $137,015  Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
(Unaudited)  Corporate  5.11  BOA Lugano PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor Arnold Sterno ConsolidatedIncome (loss) from continuing operations $(77,345) $9,628  $5,399  $(34,211) $(4,534) $196  $1,318  $(714) $7,546  $5,997  $(86,720)Adjusted for:                      Provision (benefit) for income taxes  9,601   3,006   1,573   —   (1,439)  76   (72)  (265)  (8,643)  1,926   5,763 Interest expense, net  61,480   (1)  (1)  5,084   (9)  (1)  21   —   148   —   66,721 Intercompany interest  (40,752)  3,819   3,515   16,555   4,037   2,347   1,908   4,427   2,152   1,992   — Depreciation and amortization  (251)  5,443   5,253   725   5,296   4,156   1,353   6,672   2,781   3,536   34,964 EBITDA  (47,267)  21,895   15,739   (11,847)  3,351   6,774   4,528   10,120   3,984   13,451   20,728 Other (income) expense  —   (257)  118   1,288   8   (21)  (268)  1,587   4   (116)  2,343 Noncontrolling shareholder compensation  —   571   1,375   643   585   382   5   239   4   269   4,073 Other (1)  —   —   —   —   —   —   —   2,889   149   117   3,155 Adjusted EBITDA $(47,267) $22,209  $17,232  $(9,916) $3,944  $7,135  $4,265  $14,835  $4,141  $13,721  $30,299 
(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries. In the current year, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for Arnold includes the add-back of certain expenses that have been incurred related to the relocation of two of Arnold's facilities in the United States and severance costs related to chief executive officer at Arnold. For Altor, other includes the add-back of certain expenses incurred related to restructuring of their facilities after the acquisition of Lifoam. Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(Unaudited)  Corporate  5.11  BOA Lugano PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor
 Arnold
 Sterno Consolidated        (As Restated)               (As Restated)Income (loss) from continuing operations $(10,855) $9,737  $3,902  $(72,736) $(4,273) $(160) $1,831  $2,682  $2,260  $3,154  $(64,458)Adjusted for:                        Provision (benefit) for income taxes  —   1,782   1,451   496   (2,315)  (20)  (2,223)  1,466   1,196   939   2,772 Interest expense, net  27,239   (2)  (4)  4,262   (10)  (3)  (1)  —   139   —   31,620 Intercompany interest  (39,258)  3,334   4,925   15,080   4,480   2,907   2,038   1,735   1,816   2,943   — Depreciation and amortization  140   5,617   5,402   1,463   5,337   4,166   1,397   4,080   2,340   4,960   34,902 EBITDA  (22,734)  20,468   15,676   (51,435)  3,219   6,890   3,042   9,963   7,751   11,996   4,836 Other (income) expense  (1)  12   (110)  37,641   2   25   (164)  58   —   (82)  37,381 Noncontrolling shareholder compensation  —   544   1,504   459   828   540   186   237   4   235   4,537 Integration services fee  —   —   —   —   —   875   —   —   —   —   875 Other  3   —   —   —   —   —   —   —   880   83   966 Adjusted EBITDA $(22,732) $21,024  $17,070  $(13,335) $4,049  $8,330  $3,064  $10,258  $8,635  $12,232  $48,595  Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
(Unaudited)  Corporate  5.11  BOA Lugano PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor
 Arnold Sterno ConsolidatedIncome (loss) from continuing operations $(105,368) $18,392  $22,656  $(154,653) $(4,710) $2,785  $(5,413) $492  $(7,395) $15,963  $(217,251)Adjusted for:                       Provision (benefit) for income taxes  9,601   5,468   3,796   (255)  (511)  846   41   377   1,172   5,124   25,659 Interest expense, net  115,406   (3)  (3)  20,846   (22)  (8)  8   —   444   —   136,668 Intercompany interest  (121,688)  10,910   11,235   48,360   12,180   7,371   5,004   13,980   6,186   6,462   — Loss on debt extinguishment  2,827   —   —   —   —   —   —   —   —   —   2,827 Depreciation and amortization  (283)  16,746   15,749   3,793   15,950   12,475   4,090   19,787   8,062   10,522   106,891 EBITDA  (99,505)  51,513   53,433   (81,909)  22,887   23,469   3,730   34,636   8,469   38,071   54,794 Other (income) expense  12   (394)  223   13,017   20   18   (478)  2,177   25   (309)  14,311 Non-controlling shareholder compensation  —   1,738   4,089   2,185   1,753   826   127   726   12   818   12,274 Impairment expense  —   —   —   31,515   —   —   —   —   —   —   31,515 Integration services fee  —   —   —   —   —   875   —   —   —   —   875 Other (1)  —   —   —   —   —   —   —   5,943   2,359   280   8,582 Adjusted EBITDA $(99,493) $52,857  $57,745  $(35,192) $24,660  $25,188  $3,379  $43,482  $10,865  $38,860  $122,351 
(1) Other represents non-recurring operating expenses that are included by management in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA when analyzing monthly operating results of our subsidiaries. In the current year, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for Arnold includes the add-back of certain expenses that have been incurred related to the relocation of two of Arnold's facilities in the United States and severance costs related to chief executive officer at Arnold. For Altor, other includes the add-back of certain expenses incurred related to restructuring of their facilities after the acquisition of Lifoam.
Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(Unaudited)  Corporate  5.11  BOA Lugano PrimaLoft THP Velocity Outdoor Altor
 Arnold Sterno Consolidated        (As Restated)              (As Restated)Income (loss) from continuing operations $(27,589) $18,594  $16,248  $(218,166) $(5,261) $(7,764) $(53,368) $6,076  $6,169  $7,711  $(257,350)Adjusted for:                       Provision (benefit) for income taxes  —   4,792   3,920   1,041   (1,731)  (2,589)  7,074   3,192   3,182   2,594   21,475 Interest expense, net  77,280   (3)  (16)  8,992   (15)  (28)  53   —   220   —   86,483 Intercompany interest  (115,845)  10,114   15,716   40,417   13,526   7,827   7,620   5,612   5,313   9,700   — Depreciation and amortization  624   17,198   16,251   3,865   15,987   14,811   6,679   12,250   6,754   14,850   109,269 EBITDA  (65,530)  50,695   52,119   (163,851)  22,506   12,257   (31,942)  27,130   21,638   34,855   (40,123)Other (income) expense  462   86   22   121,477   5   (5)  25,734   2,722   (9)  (423)  150,071 Non-controlling shareholder compensation  —   1,630   4,352   1,662   1,823   1,157   556   741   13   354   12,288 Impairment expense  —   —   —   —   —   —   8,182   —   —   —   8,182 Acquisition expenses  —   —   —   —   —   3,479   —   —   —   —   3,479 Integration services fee  —   —   —   —   —   1,750   —   —   —   —   1,750 Other  —   —   —   —   —   90   —   —   880   398   1,368 Adjusted EBITDA $(65,068) $52,411  $56,493  $(40,712) $24,334  $18,728  $2,530  $30,593  $22,522  $35,184  $137,015  Compass Diversified Holdings
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,   2025   2024   2025   2024 (in thousands)   (As Restated)   (As Restated)Branded Consumer        5.11 $22,209  $21,024  $52,857  $52,411 BOA  17,232   17,070   57,745   56,493 Lugano  (9,916)  (13,335)  (35,192)  (40,712)PrimaLoft  3,944   4,049   24,660   24,334 The Honey Pot Co. (1)  7,135   8,330   25,188   18,728 Velocity Outdoor  4,265   3,064   3,379   2,530 Total Branded Consumer $44,869  $40,202  $128,637  $113,784          Niche Industrial        Altor Solutions  14,835   10,258   43,482   30,593 Arnold Magnetics  4,141   8,635   10,865   22,522 Sterno  13,721   12,232   38,860   35,184 Total Niche Industrial $32,697  $31,125  $93,207  $88,299 Corporate expense  (47,267)  (22,732)  (99,493)  (65,068)Total Adjusted EBITDA $30,299  $48,595  $122,351  $137,015 
(1) The above results for The Honey Pot Co. do not include management's estimate of Adjusted EBITDA, before the Company's ownership of $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Honey Pot Co. was acquired on January 31, 2024. Compass Diversified Holdings
Net Sales to Pro Forma Net Sales Reconciliation
(unaudited)  Three Months Ended September 30,
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)  2025   2024   2025   2024      (As Restated)     (As Restated) Net Sales $472,562  $456,553  $1,405,027  $1,294,084 Acquisitions (1)  —   —   —   10,671 Pro Forma Net Sales $472,562  $456,553  $1,405,027  $1,304,755 
(1) Acquisitions reflects the net sales for The Honey Pot Co. on a pro forma basis as if the Company had acquired The Honey Pot Co. on January 1, 2024. Compass Diversified Holdings
Subsidiary Pro Forma Net Sales
(unaudited)  Three Months Ended September 30,
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2025   2024   2025   2024 (in thousands)    (As Restated)     (As Restated) Branded Consumer            5.11 $143,240  $139,218  $404,052  $387,393 BOA  43,941   45,607   141,187   142,670 Lugano  17,350   14,269   70,966   37,087 PrimaLoft  13,294   13,686   61,794   61,518 The Honey Pot (1)  34,727   31,545   103,716   55,018 Velocity Outdoor  29,040   28,809   57,454   48,610 Total Branded Consumer $281,592  $273,134  $839,169  $732,296              Niche Industrial            Altor Solutions $79,824   52,129  $239,386  $157,746 Arnold Magnetics  37,686   46,103   110,126   130,545 Sterno  73,460   85,187   216,346   223,814 Total Niche Industrial $190,970  $183,419  $565,858  $512,105              Total Subsidiary Net Sales $472,562  $456,553  $1,405,027  $1,244,401 
(1) Net sales for The Honey Pot Co. are pro forma as if the Company had acquired this business on January 1, 2024.

Company exchanges outstanding preferred stock for combination of cash, common stock and senior notes January 14, 2026 16:10 ET  | Source: Inseego Corp.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) (the “Company”), a global leader in 5G mobile broadband and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions, today (the “Closing Date”) announced that it has completed the repurchase of all of its outstanding Fixed-Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (the “Preferred Stock”) in exchange for a combination of cash, common stock of the Company and senior secured notes.

Under the terms of the exchange, the Company retired 100% of the Preferred Stock, which had a liquidation preference of $42 million as of December 31, 2025, in exchange for $26 million of aggregate consideration, representing a 38% discount, and consisting of $10 million in cash, $8 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s existing 9.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, and approximately 767,000 shares of the Company’s common stock.

The cash consideration will be paid in three equal installments, with one-third paid at the Closing Date, one-third payable six months following the Closing Date, and the remaining one-third payable 12 months following the Closing Date. The common stock issued in the exchange is subject to customary registration rights.

“This transaction is another step in the deliberate work we’ve been doing to simplify and strengthen Inseego’s capital structure,” said Steven Gatoff, CFO of Inseego. “By fully retiring the Preferred Stock at a discount to its aggregate liquidation preference, we are reducing long-term obligations, further improving the balance sheet and continuing to increase stockholder value.”

The Preferred Stock was held by an affiliate of Mubadala Capital. As a result of the exchange, that affiliate now holds a minority position in the Company’s common stock.

“We’re honored to have Mubadala Capital in our long-term journey and value creation mission as common stockholders,” said Juho Sarvikas, CEO of Inseego. “Our focus remains on executing our strategy, scaling the business, and delivering durable growth for our stockholders.”

About Inseego Corp.
Inseego Corp (Nasdaq: INSG) is a leading provider of cloud-managed, wireless broadband connectivity solutions. Inseego’s comprehensive hardware portfolio, combined with its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for device, network, and subscriber management, enables seamless business connectivity and simplifies subscription management, wireless deployments, and network operations for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), IoT, and mobile networking. As an early pioneer in mobile broadband and a leading innovator in 5G for business, Inseego has delivered over 10 generations of solutions that provide unmatched speed, security, and reliability for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. For more information about Inseego, visit www.inseego.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the information presented in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and often contain words such as “may,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will” and similar words and phrases indicating future results. The information presented in this news release related to the Company, future business outlook, and other statements that are not purely historical facts are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections. They are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company, therefore, cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. Actual results could differ materially from the Company’s expectations.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations include: (1) the Company’s dependence on a small number of customers for a substantial portion of its revenues; (2) the future demand for wireless broadband access to data and device management software and services and the Company’s ability to accurately forecast; (3) the growth of wireless wide-area networking and device management software and services; (4) customer and end-user acceptance of the Company’s current product and service offerings and market demand for the Company’s anticipated new product and service offerings; (5) the Company’s ability to develop sales channels and to onboard channel partners; (6) increased competition and pricing pressure from participants in the markets in which the Company is engaged; (7) dependence on third-party manufacturers and key component suppliers worldwide; (8) the impact of fluctuations of foreign currency exchange rates; (9) the impact of supply chain challenges on the Company’s ability to source components and manufacture the Company’s products; (10) unexpected liabilities or expenses; (11) the Company’s ability to introduce new products and services in a timely manner, including the ability to develop and launch 5G products at the speed and functionality required by its customers; (12) litigation, regulatory and IP developments related to the Company’s products or components of its products; (13) the Company’s ability to raise additional financing when the Company requires capital for operations or to satisfy corporate obligations; (14) the Company’s plans and expectations relating to acquisitions, divestitures, strategic relationships, international expansion, software and hardware developments, personnel matters, and cost containment initiatives, including restructuring activities and the timing of their implementations; (15) the global semiconductor shortage and any related price increases or supply chain disruptions, (16) the potential impact of COVID-19 or other global public health emergencies on the business, (17) the impact of high rates of inflation and rising interest rates, (18) the impact of import tariffs on the Company’s materials and products, and (19) the impact of geopolitical instability on the Company’s business.

These factors, as well as other factors set forth as risk factors or otherwise described in the reports filed by the Company with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov), could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future, except as otherwise required under applicable law.

Inseego Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
[email protected]

January 14, 2026 16:11 ET  | Source: Inseego Corp.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) (the “Company”), a global leader in 5G mobile broadband and 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions, today announced that the Company will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, ended December 31, 2025, after the financial markets close on February 19, 2026.

The financial statements and earnings press release will be made available at investor.inseego.com and will be filed under Inseego’s profile on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

The Company will host a conference call that same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its results and business outlook. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the "Investor relations" section of the Company's website at investor.inseego.com. To access the conference call, dial 1-844-282-4463 (in the U.S.) or 1-412-317-5613.

The webcast will be archived for a period of two weeks and an audio replay of the conference call will be available beginning one hour after the call and go through March 5, 2026. To hear a replay of the call, parties in the United States may call 1-855-669-9658 and enter access code 9202047 followed by the # key. International parties may call 1-412-317-0088.

About Inseego Corp.

Inseego Corp (Nasdaq: INSG) is a leading provider of cloud-managed, wireless broadband connectivity solutions. Inseego’s comprehensive hardware portfolio, combined with its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for device, network, and subscriber management, enable seamless business connectivity and simplify subscription management, wireless deployments, and network operations for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), IoT, and mobile networking. As an early pioneer in mobile broadband and a leading innovator in 5G for business, Inseego has delivered over 10 generations of solutions that provide unmatched speed, security, and reliability for businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions. For more information about Inseego, visit www.inseego.com.

©2026. Inseego Corp. All rights reserved. The Inseego name and logo are trademarks of Inseego Corp.

Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover, Gateway Group: (949) 574-3860
[email protected]

Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security and Operational Excellence

JERICHO, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / Intelligent Protection Management Corp. ("IPM," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:IPM), a managed technology solutions provider focused on enterprise cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, today announced that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, a key milestone in its ongoing commitment to safeguarding customer data and delivering trusted cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure solutions. This attestation, conducted under the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for a report on controls at a service organization relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality or privacy ("SSAE 18 SOC 2"), validates IPM's rigorous controls and enterprise-grade security practices.

The audit was performed by Prescient Assurance LLC ("Prescient Assurance"), a leading provider of security and compliance attestation services for SaaS and B2B organizations worldwide. Prescient Assurance issued an unqualified opinion on the SOC 2 Type 1 report, which demonstrates that IPM meets high standards for security and compliance as evaluated in the report, giving customers confidence that IPM's data is managed with integrity and resilience.

"Achieving SOC 2 Type 1 compliance underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting client data and maintaining trust," said Adam Zalko, Chief Operating Officer of IPM. "As businesses face increasingly complex security challenges, IPM continues to invest in best-in-class practices to ensure our customers' environments remain secure and compliant."

SOC 2 Type 1 compliance is widely recognized as a benchmark for data security and operational excellence. This achievement positions IPM to better serve enterprises seeking robust protection against evolving cyber threats.

About IPM

Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (NASDAQ:IPM) is a managed technology solutions provider focused on cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. IPM provides dedicated server hosting, cloud hosting, data storage, managed security, backup and disaster recovery, and other related services, including consulting and implementing technology solutions for enterprise and commercial clients across the United States. IPM's other products include ManyCam. IPM has an over 20-year history of technology innovation and holds 8 patents. For more information, please visit: www.ipm.com.

To be added to our news distribution list, please visit: https://investors.ipm.com/alerts.

About Prescient Assurance

Prescient Assurance is a registered public accounting firm in the US and Canada and provides risk management and assurance services, which includes but is not limited to SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR. For more information about Prescient Assurance, you may reach out to them at [email protected].

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "aim," "anticipates," "believes," "building," "continue," "could," "drive," "estimates," "expects," "extent," "focus," "forecasts," "goal," "guidance," "intends," "may," "might," "outlook," "plan," "position," "probable," "progressing," "projects," "prudent," "seeks," "should," "steady," "target," "view," "will" or "would" or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to maintain SOC 2 Type 1 compliance; the Company's ability to serve enterprises while protecting against evolving cyber threats; the Company's expectations regarding its procurement, professional services and subscriptions businesses contributing to the Company's overall results; the Company's potential growth opportunities; the Company's plans, objectives, strategies, expectations, and intentions; and other statements that are not statements of historical fact. The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the possibility of security vulnerabilities, cyber-attacks and network disruptions, including breaches of data security and privacy leaks, data loss, and business interruptions; the Company's ability to operate its secure private cloud through its data centers; the intense competition in the industry in which the Company operates and its ability to effectively compete with existing competitors and new market entrants; the Company's ability to consummate favorable acquisitions and effectively integrate any companies or businesses that the Company acquires; the impact of adverse economic and market conditions, including those related to fluctuations in inflation and geopolitical conflicts; the Company's reliance on a limited number of customers for its revenues and income; the Company's ability to attract new customers, retain existing customers and sell additional services to customers; the Company's ability to protect its intellectual property rights; and other events outside of the Company's control. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement was made, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

Investor Contacts

Joe Dorame, Roger Weiss
Lytham Partners, LLC
602-889-9680
Email: [email protected]
Website: investors.ipm.com

SOURCE: Intelligent Protection Management Corp.

NEENAH, WI, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ: PLXS) announced today it will release its fiscal first quarter 2026 results after market close on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Plexus’ management will host a conference call to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. An audio webcast of the call and accompanying slides will be available in the investor relations section of the company website, plexus.com.

What:Plexus Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
  When:Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
  Where: Participants are encouraged to join the live webcast at the investor relations section of the Plexus website, plexus.com. Participants can also join utilizing the links below:
   Webcast link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/441967466  Replay:The webcast will be archived on the Plexus website and will be available as on-demand for 12 months Investor and Media Contact

Shawn Harrison
+1.920.969.6325
[email protected] 

About Plexus Corp.

At Plexus, we help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with our customers to design, manufacture and service highly complex products in demanding regulatory environments. From life-saving medical devices and mission-critical aerospace and defense products to industrial automation systems and semiconductor capital equipment, our innovative solutions across the lifecycle of a product converge where advanced technology and human impact intersect. We provide these solutions to market-leading as well as disruptive global companies in the Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial sectors, supported by a global team of over 20,000 members across our 26 facilities. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com.

, /PRNewswire/ -- MAA (NYSE: MAA) announced today that the Company expects to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after market close and will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. During the conference call, company officers will review fourth quarter and full-year performance and conduct a question-and-answer session.

The conference call-in number is (800) 715-9871 (Domestic) or +1 (646) 307-1963 (International).  The Conference ID is 5215035.  A replay of the conference call will be available from February 5, 2026 through February 19, 2026 by dialing (800) 770-2030 (Domestic) or +1 (609) 800-9909 (International).

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the "For Investors" page of the Company's website at www.maac.com and an audio archive of the call will be posted on the Company's website following the call's conclusion.

About MAA
MAA, an S&P 500 company, is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on delivering strong, full-cycle investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of apartment communities primarily in the Southeast, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.  For further details, please refer to www.maac.com or contact Investor Relations at [email protected].

SOURCE MAA

, /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOPE) announced today that it will report its 2025 fourth quarter results and full year outlook for 2026 after market close on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results in more detail at 2:30 P.M. (4:30 P.M. ET) the same day.

Live Conference Dial-In:

Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session should follow the conference dial-in instructions below.

Participants may register for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call seamlessly.

Please dial in at least ten minutes prior to the start of the call.  Journalists are invited to listen only. 

Webcast and Replay:

Investors, journalists and the general public may access a live webcast of this event at: Q4 2025 Grand Canyon Education Inc. Earnings Conference Call. A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call at the same link.

About Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Grand Canyon Education (GCE), incorporated in 2008, is a publicly traded education services company that currently provides services to 20 university partners. GCE is uniquely positioned in the education services industry in that its leadership has greater than 30 years of proven expertise in providing a full array of support services in the post-secondary education sector and has developed significant technological solutions, infrastructure and operational processes to provide superior service in these areas on a large scale. GCE provides services that support students, faculty and staff of partner institutions such as marketing, strategic enrollment management, counseling services, financial services, technology, technical support, compliance, human resources, classroom operations, curriculum development, faculty recruitment and training, among others. For more information about Grand Canyon Education, Inc. visit the Company's website at www.gce.com.

Contact:

Daniel E. Bachus
Chief Financial Officer
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
602-639-6648
[email protected]

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) ("Antero Midstream" or the "Company") today announced that the Board of Directors of Antero Midstream declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company also repurchased approximately 2.7 million shares during the fourth quarter. In addition, Antero Midstream announced plans to issue its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Return of Capital

The Board of Directors of Antero Midstream declared a cash dividend of $0.225 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025, or $0.90 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend will be payable on February 11, 2026 to stockholders of record as of January 28, 2026. This represents the 45th consecutive quarterly dividend or distribution paid since Antero Midstream Partners LP's initial public offering in November 2014. In addition, during the fourth quarter of 2025, Antero Midstream repurchased approximately 2.7 million shares for approximately $48 million. Antero Midstream had approximately $336 million of remaining share repurchase capacity under its $500 million authorized share repurchase program as of December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call

Antero Midstream plans to issue its fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. A conference call is scheduled on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am MT to discuss the financial and operational results. A brief Q&A session for security analysts will immediately follow the discussion of the results. To participate in the call, dial in at 877-407-9126 (U.S.), or 201-493-6751 (International) and reference "Antero Midstream." A telephone replay of the call will be available until Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00 am MT at 877-660-6853 (U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (International) using the conference ID: 13758129. To access the live webcast and view the related earnings conference call presentation, visit Antero Midstream's website at www.anteromidstream.com. The webcast will be archived for replay until Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00 am MT.

Antero Midstream Corporation is a Delaware corporation that owns, operates and develops midstream gathering, compression, processing and fractionation assets located in the Appalachian Basin, as well as integrated water assets that primarily service Antero Resources Corporation's properties.

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Omada Health, Inc. (OMDA) 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 14, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Sean Duffy - Co-Founder, CEO & Director
Wei-Li Shao - President
Steven Cook - Chief Financial Officer

Conference Call Participants

Lisa Gill - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Presentation

Lisa Gill
JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division

Good morning, everyone. My name is Lisa Gill, and I head up Health Care Services here at JPMorgan. This morning, with great pleasure, I have with us Omada Health. This is actually Omada Health's first time as a public company presenting. I know you've been here many times as a private company. Presenting for the company will be Sean Duffy, and then we will have a little fireside chat afterwards with Wei-Li and Steve Hooks. So with that, let me turn it over to you, Sean.

Sean Duffy
Co-Founder, CEO & Director

Super. Well, thank you, Lisa. Good morning, everybody. So I'm Sean Duffy. I'm the Co-Founder and CEO of Omada Health. And Omada Health is a between visit provider. So excited to share over the course of 20, 25 minutes what we do and the big mission of the business. I'll start with, obviously, the most beautiful slide, which is our disclaimers. These can be found on our website. So reading material for tonight.

Omada's explicit mission is to bend the curve, and that's to bend the curve of disease and epidemiology. When I was a medical student at Harvard, I saw a problem on a daily basis in front of me, which is that many patients, especially with today's disease realities, have the wrong kind of care. And this was especially true for the 156 million Americans suffering from chronic disease.

And so I sat in the homes of people with obesity with

, /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 254 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 on Thursday, January 29, 2026 before the market opens.  Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet at http://www.group1corp.com/events.  A webcast replay will be available for 30 days.  A copy of the Company's presentation will also be made available at http://www.group1corp.com/company-presentations.

The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at:

Domestic:

1-888-317-6003

International:

1-412-317-6061

Passcode:

8952644

A telephonic replay will be available following the call through February 5, 2026, by dialing:

Domestic:

1-877-344-7529

International:

1-412-317-0088

Replay Code:

8941809

ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Group 1 owns and operates 254 automotive dealerships, 315 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 36 brands of automobiles.  Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations at www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, and www.facebook.com/group1auto.

Investor contacts:
Terry Bratton
Manager, Investor Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
[email protected] 

Media contacts:
Pete DeLongchamps
Senior Vice President, Financial Services and Manufacturer Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
[email protected]

Kimberly Barta
Head of Marketing and Communications
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
[email protected] 

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Scott Callon
Chairman & Representative Statutory Executive Officer

Thank you, everybody, for waiting. I'm Scott Callon, Chairman of Ichigo. I am joined today by Dan Morisaku, who is a senior member of our Finance team and the Head of Global IR. Thank you so much, everybody, for joining us today. We're working off of the presentation in front of you, which is also on our website, FY, fiscal year '26 February. So ending next month, the Q3 corporate presentation. So let's go to it.

I think the overview is that it's both a strong operating environment, but more importantly, what's happening in real estate in Japan is deeply in line with the core capabilities of our firm. As you know, we are a value-add investor. We, in principle, don't do development. I'll talk a little bit about what we've done in logistics. And as we say internally, when people ask me, can we do development, it's like only if you don't take development risk. So we did -- we've done it with logistics.

We specialize in taking existing assets, preserving and improving real estate -- existing assets and improving them. Because of inflation, construction inflation -- and by the way, this model is the right model for not only Japan, but for the rest of the world, but Japan has classically done a lot of destructive redevelopment, which is economically and ecologically wasteful. And so what's happened now is much of that uneconomic development has become even more economic because of rising construction costs. And so -- we just have a massive opportunity, much less competition from redevelopment, much better opportunity to add value for our shareholders.

If you're thinking, 2027? That’s quite a way off; you might not realize that Micron’s NASDAQ: MU key product is already fully booked through 2026. It's the 2027 forecasts—uncertain in valuation by analysts—that will influence this stock in 2026. 

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HBM memory, the memory powering the GPUs on which AI is run, is sold out. That’s leading to global shortages and, for Micron, an opportunity to expand production and take share. It is a leading provider of advanced HBM memory components. The latest news is groundbreaking at its Clay, NY, location, but that is a catalyst for the future. The Clay facility won’t begin phasing operations for several years, making other projects more impactful in the near term. 

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In the near term, Micron has several expansions underway, with the first expected to go live this year. An advanced packaging facility in Singapore strengthens the company’s position in the AI supply chain, enabling expanded and accelerated packaging of critical HBM components. The move also moves Micron’s production away from China/Taiwan while positioning it for market share gains. After that, facilities in Boise and Japan will come online by mid-2027 and late 2028, further boosting HBM capacity. The Boise expansion consists of two facilities, Fab 1 and Fab 2, which will boost supply while strengthening Micron’s domestic footprint and domestic AI manufacturing capabilities. 

HBM Demand Drives Higher Prices, Supply Won’t Catch Up Soon Demand for HBM memory is so high that not only is Micron sold out, but its competitors are as well. The impact is seen in pricing, which soared by as much as 60% in 2025 as contracts were hammered out, and in revenue, which was a blowout in Q1 fiscal year 2026. HBM4, the next generation, is expected to launch at scale this year, and it is also sold out.

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The optimistic forecast is that HBM supply shortages will persist at least until early 2027, and the odds are high that they will persist much longer. While production is ramping, Micron says it can meet about 60% of its 2026 demand, suggesting supply will struggle to keep up with demand in 2027 as well. The more pessimistic forecasts have supply shortages lingering into 2028 due to high data center demand.

The forecast for 2026 is for Micron’s revenue to grow approximately 100% compared to the prior year. The company will likely outperform its consensus estimate; the real question is what 2027 will look like. As it stands, the consensus reported by MarketBeat is only 20% revenue growth, which seems unlikely given the 2026 shortfalls and rising prices. The more likely scenario is that revenue will grow at a more robust pace, underpinned by ramping production, rising prices, and HBM4 sales. 

Bullish Analysts Trends Support and Lead Micron’s Stock Price  Analysts' trends are bullish and likely to remain so at least through year’s end. 100% of analysts are increasing their targets, but so far, most of the impact is on the near-term outlook, including 2026 and 2027. Longer-term forecasts are rising, but not at the same pace, leaving room for this trend to continue as the year progresses. 

Micron ranks second for sentiment and price target trends among the Most Upgraded Stocks tracked by MarketBeat, with 37 analysts giving it a consensus Buy rating. The market is front-running the consensus price target by approximately 10% as of mid-January, but the consensus price target trend provides market support as it is up more than 100% in the last 12 months. The trend also leads the market, with high-end forecasts showing more than 30% upside. 

Micron’s Strong Uptrend Not Over Yet Micron reached a peak in late December 2025/early January 2026, but its uptrend isn’t over. Far from it. The MACD, specifically, indicates strength and converges with the high, suggesting higher highs are coming. The question is whether the market consolidates or corrects before advancing, and it appears to be consolidating in January. The trigger for bulls will be a move to new highs. It will signal the continuation of the trend and the potential for this market to advance another $100, approaching the analysts’ high-end target.

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Bitcoin has continued to post strong moves for most of 2026 so far, all thanks to the resilience portrayed by its retail and institutional investors.

While Bitcoin has resumed a major resurgence after the first 2026 market dip that sent its price back into deep red territory, its latest rally appears to have been driven largely by rapid participation from large holders in recent days.

30,000 BTC scooped in five daysOn Wednesday, January 14, popular crypto analyst Ali Martinez disclosed on-chain data revealing that whales have accumulated more than 30,000 BTC in the last five days.

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Per Bitcoin’s current price, the massive accumulation saw whales buy tokens worth over $2.7 billion in just a few days. The sharp increase in whale balances is clearly visible in the chart from Santiment shared by the analyst.

Although the crypto market has kickstarted the new year on a very strong note, this strong accumulation from large Bitcoin holders has sent one of the strongest signals the market has seen in weeks.

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The chart revealed that whale wallets climbed steadily from around 9.32 million BTC to above 9.42 million BTC, marking one of the fastest accumulation streaks in recent months.

While aggressive Bitcoin accumulation like this has historically appeared during periods of quiet consolidation, it has often preceded a major rally in the price of the asset.

Hence, the ongoing resurgence in the price of Bitcoin is largely attributable to this aggressive buying activity from whales.

Bitcoin nears $100,000After seeing multiple severe price corrections that sent its price back to retest the $81,000 level, Bitcoin is finally back on track to reclaim the long-lost $100,000 level.

Although the asset is currently trading near the $97,000 level after seeing a rapid surge of over 4% in the last day, investors are confident that it is set for a bigger rally.

Usually, when whales accumulate in the quantities discussed earlier, the available supply on exchanges typically shrinks. This, in turn, reduces selling pressure and positions the asset’s price for a major breakout.

This large whale activity has also been accompanied by Bitcoin ETFs, which pulled in over $740 million in inflows just yesterday.

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Mantra is restructuring after what its leadership described as one of the most difficult periods in the project’s history, following a severe collapse in its OM token and months of sustained market pressure that have forced the company to reassess its cost structure and priorities.

On Wednesday, Mantra CEO and co-founder John Patrick Mullin announced that the blockchain project would reduce its workforce and shift to a leaner operating model as it heads into 2026.

Today, I’m sharing one of the most difficult decisions we’ve had to make at MANTRA.

After the most challenging year MANTRA has faced for a multitude of reasons, I’ve decided to restructure the company. This includes reducing our team size and parting ways with a number of…

— JP Mullin (🕉, 🏘️) (@jp_mullin888) January 14, 2026 The decision comes after a year marked by aggressive expansion, a brutal token drawdown, and a prolonged downturn in market sentiment toward real-world asset tokenization.

Mantra Tightens Operations Token Collapse and prolonged market pressureIn a statement shared publicly, Mullin said the restructuring would involve job cuts across several teams, with business development, marketing, HR, and support roles among those most affected.

He claimed it was done as a response to the reality of matching expenditure with short-term realities since the cost base of Mantra could not be sustained in the face of the deteriorating market conditions.

Mullin added that the company would now be directed to disciplined execution, tightening of resources, and capital efficiency as it aims at stabilizing and rebuilding.

Going into 2024 and early 2025, Mantra had big growth plans and heavy investments to scale its RWA infrastructure, its chain, and its overall ecosystem.

Such effort assisted in making the project one of the top Layer-1s that concentrate on tokenized real-world assets.

However, Mullin said a combination of unfavorable events in April 2025, intensifying competition, and a prolonged market downturn ultimately forced the company to change course.

On April 13, the token fell from around $6.30 to below $0.50 during low-liquidity weekend trading, wiping out more than $6 billion in market capitalization within 24 hours, and triggered widespread concern across the DeFi sector.

Mantra denied any wrongdoing at the time, attributing the crash to forced liquidations by a large token holder on a centralized exchange.

Source: CoinGeckoCoinGecko data shows that OM had reached an all-time high of $8.99 in February 2025 before falling to as low as $0.59 by mid-April and remains trading roughly 99% below its peak.

Mantra Seeks Fresh Start After Cuts BackIn the aftermath of the collapse, Mantra took several steps aimed at restoring confidence, with Mullin announcing plans to burn 150 million OM tokens allocated to him at mainnet genesis, with the unstaking process completed later in April 2025.

A token buyback program and a public tokenomics dashboard were also introduced as part of a broader effort to improve transparency.

The project’s challenges were compounded later in 2025 by a public dispute with crypto exchange OKX over the timing and structure of OM’s token migration.

Mullin accused the exchange of publishing incorrect migration dates and urged users to withdraw tokens and follow official Mantra channels instead. The dispute added to uncertainty for holders already shaken by the April collapse.

Against that backdrop, Mullin said the restructuring is designed to extend Mantra’s runway and refocus the company on execution rather than expansion.

As the company looks to the future, Mullin explained that Mantra would be more disciplined and will ship faster and push itself forward into a sustainable and profitable future.

He said the company remains committed to its RWA strategy and believes a leaner structure will leave it better positioned to navigate market volatility and deliver on its long-term vision as the next phase of crypto adoption unfolds.

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Network outage on Sui mainnet stalls dApps and transactions.Team is resolving issue without critical fund risks.Price remains steady despite technical disruptions. The Sui mainnet encountered a network stall on January 14, 2026, disrupting applications like Slush and SuiScan, with the core team actively working on a resolution.

This incident underscores ongoing challenges for blockchain infrastructure, impacting Sui token transactions without affecting its price, as the core team swiftly addresses the technical issue.

Mainnet Stall Freezes Transactions, Team Addresses Issues Sui mainnet’s stall on January 14, 2026, halted new checkpoint validations, impacting dApps such as Slush and SuiScan. The Sui core team promptly addressed the situation, confirming ongoing efforts to fix the outage as updates became available. “Sui Mainnet is currently experiencing a network stall, and the Sui Core team is actively working on a solution. Be aware that dApps such as Slush or SuiScan may not be available, and transactions may be slow or temporarily unable to process at this time. Updates will be shared as…” – Sui Core team, Official Team, Sui Network. Official SuiNetwork channels documented these actions.

Transactions on the network have slowed or temporarily halted, as the team continues to diagnose and resolve the issue. According to statements, affected applications may face delays, though funds are secure, and no critical risks are identified at this time.

Responses to the outage include comments from Sui stakeholders like Reset, who cited a validator consensus issue.

Stability in Prices Amid Network Disruption Shows Resilience Did you know? Sui faced a similar halt on November 21, 2024, which was resolved within 2.5 hours, showcasing the team’s quick response capability to network issues.

According to CoinMarketCap, Sui’s current price stands at $1.84 with a market cap of $6.97 billion. The 24-hour trading volume surged by 79.10% to $1.38 billion, while the price saw a slight 0.37% increase. Historical price fluctuations include a 27.91% decline over 90 days.

Sui(SUI), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:27 UTC on January 14, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap Research insights from Coincu team indicate potential for improved network resilience through technological upgrades, mitigating future disruptions. Continued technical refinement could enhance Sui’s reliability and user confidence, while maintaining robust transaction processing and network security.

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The company’s move closer to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing followed many others repurposing some of their infrastructure away from mining crypto.

Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reached an agreement to buy land in Texas as part of a strategy to move deeper into AI and high-performance computing (HPC).

In a Wednesday announcement, CleanSpark said it had entered a definitive agreement to buy 447 acres of land in Brazoria County, Texas as part of plans to develop a 300 megawatt (MW) data center, which could potentially be expanded to 600 MW. Combined with another initiative in the area, the data centers are “designed for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.”

”The demand for scaled, AI-native compute continues to accelerate, and access to transmission-level power in strategically advantageous regions has become increasingly constrained,” said CleanSpark chairman and CEO Matt Schultz.

Source: CleanSparkCleanSpark’s continued expansion into AI and HPC was the latest example of a Bitcoin miner diversifying from crypto amid increasing mining difficulty. Companies including MARA Holdings, Core Scientific, Hut 8, Riot Platforms, and TeraWulf have already repurposed some of their infrastructure or announced plans to move deeper into AI and HPC.

Other mining companies have explored greener ways to cut costs. For example, Canadian Bitcoin miner Canaan announced last week that it would participate in a proof-of-concept program to make its compute heat available for local greenhouses.

CleanSpark said the Texas deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached all-time highs in 2025CleanSpark’s and other crypto miners’ moves closer to AI and HPC came amid rising costs for mining Bitcoin (BTC). According to data from CoinWarz, BTC difficulty peaked at about 156 trillion in November, and was 146 trillion at the time of publication.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put the Zcash foundation investigation on hold and no action was taken. This decision eliminates the most significant regulatory pressure on one of the biggest crypto privacy organizations.

The SEC Closure Effect on Zcash  According to a Zcash Foundation post, the SEC will not issue any punishment or provide solutions. It initiated the investigation following a subpoena in August 2023, while a wider crypto-asset investigation resulted in this decision.

The highest U.S. regulator has now completed their examination and resolved to close the issue. In the case of the Zcash ecosystem, it is a relief that comes after over two years of uncertainty.

It is a decision that has followed other issues in the ecosystem, including a dispute in Zcash governance that destabilized investors confidence and saw all core developers step down. The Foundation added that the outcome is an indication of its transparency and adherence to regulations.

The foundation also reiterated its interest in developing privacy-friendly financial infrastructure to be used by the populace. The ruling by SEC minimizes the legal uncertainty in relation to the development of Zcash.

However, it does not imply that privacy tokens will be blanket approved in the United States. Tokens with privacy features will most likely be scrutinized.

Why Dubai Is Banning Privacy Tokens?  The SEC ruling contrasts actions taken by some other global regulators when treating privacy-oriented crypto assets. For instance, Dubai announced constraints on these tokens in its financial free zone.

The difference in regulations is proof a growing regulatory divide as to the treatment of privacy technology. The Dubai Financial Services Authority prohibited privacy tokens in the Dubai international financial center.

The prohibition extends to the trading, the promotion, funding and derivatives, of these assets that are privacy-focused. The most prevalent factors mentioned were anti-money-laundering risks and anti-sanctions compliance risks.

Use cases mentioned by the DFSA as extremely difficult to monitor their transactions even with the assistance of regulated firms are the ones based on privacy tokens. The regulator stated that the features are inconsistent with the transparency requirements by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Can Privacy Tokens Survive U.S. Regulation?  The regulations became effective instantly, increasing regulatory supervision over one of the largest financial centers of the region. This understanding has led to a new perspective in the way other jurisdictions handle privacy coins. Institutional positioning is also changing with Grayscale moving to create a Zcash ETF from the trust version of the token.

This follows updated rules governing the industry becoming more more transparent. Zcash was specially mentioned when it came to discussions about privacy tokens gaining market share in Dubai.

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Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF finally goes live with the ticker $CLNK, offering spot exposure to the leading altcoin, Chainlink, to interested investors.

Cover image via U.Today Renowned crypto investment firm, Bitwise, has continued to expand its offerings to provide users with multiple investment opportunities while helping maximize crypto yields.

While it has continued to expand its growing list of ETF offerings, Bitwise has now officially launched its Chainlink ETF, $CLNK.

Bitwise's $CLNK goes live On Wednesday, January 14, Bitwise took to X to disclose the launch of its new exchange-traded product (ETP), dubbed $CLNK, designed to give investors spot exposure to Chainlink.

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Following the launch of the new ETF product, Bitwise is making efforts to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to traditional investors.

While the firm recognizes Chainlink’s position as a leading oracle platform connecting blockchains to real-world data, it has added it to its investment options to better serve its users.

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With Chainlink’s oracle network, the asset is able to support everything from tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi) to prediction markets and real-world asset settlement, allowing smart contracts to securely interact with off-chain data.

Bitwise emphasized that the significance of Chainlink’s infrastructure cannot be underestimated, making the asset its preferred choice for a new ETP offering.

According to Bitwise, Chainlink has already facilitated more than $27 trillion in transaction value, while over $75 billion in DeFi smart contracts rely on its data feeds.

Bitwise revealed the vision behind the launch, noting that the product is designed for investors who believe that the future of crypto depends not only on individual tokens, but also on the infrastructure layers that make the entire ecosystem function.

Chainlink ETFs boast $63.78 million in cumulative inflowsWith the new development, Bitwise has now joined Grayscale in the already existing U.S. LINK spot ETF ecosystem, which began its first-ever trading on December 2, 2025.

Grayscale’s Chainlink ETF, which is the only Chainlink fund trading so far, has generated $63.78 million in cumulative inflows since its launch.

With $CLNK, Bitwise has now joined Grayscale to offer investors an easy way to gain exposure to Chainlink’s crypto infrastructure without needing to directly hold LINK tokens.

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Famous legal expert Bill Morgan has highlighted how Ripple was unable to promote XRP over the past few years due to its former legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Why Ripple Was Unable To Promote XRP In The Past In an X post, Bill Morgan stated that Ripple could not promote XRP or the XRP Ledger in the past for fear of being sued by the SEC for promoting and offering an unregistered security. He noted that despite that, the company was still sued by the regulator. The lawyer’s response followed XRPL stakeholder Wietse’s comments about how the XRPL has a track record of regularly being too early and also being too late. 

Wietse made this comment after XRP community member Crypto Eri pointed out that the XRP Ledger has supported tokenized gold since, though it hasn’t received enough publicity. Wietse added that the network is too early for people to notice and realize how great certain things are, and too late for others, causing too little, too late catch-up. 

However, Bill Morgan believes that XRP and XRP Ledger would have gotten more publicity if Ripple had been able to actively promote the altcoin in the past. He noted that during the SEC lawsuit, the crypto firm barely mentioned XRP. Meanwhile, the lawyer noted that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptos were promoted with impunity and that former SEC official Bill Hinman effectively promoted ETH while in office.  

The lawyer added that, to this day, Ripple’s promotion of XRP and the XRP Ledger remains muted. He stated that the company does it by stealth under the cover of acquisitions and RLUSD. Morgan believes that this is nothing compared to how Michael Saylor actively talks about and promotes Bitcoin. 

XRP Is Still At The Centre Of Ripple’s Vision Ripple has, in recent times, reiterated that XRP is at the centre of its vision. In his New Year’s message, the firm’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, stated that the altcoin has been and will continue to be the heartbeat of that vision. This came as he noted that their two major acquisitions last year, Ripple Prime and GTreasury, will greatly accelerate and expand their ability to deliver on their vision, which is to enable the Internet of Value. 

He added that building and using crypto infrastructure, updating their global financial plumbing, and rethinking legacy systems don’t happen overnight. As such, they will continue to take the long view of what crypto-based assets such as XRP and RLUSD can do rather than chasing cycles and hype. 

At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.16, up over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

XRP trading at $2.14 on the 1D chart | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com

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Binance Wallet enables on-chain perpetuals with Aster, enhancing user control.Trade perpetuals directly within your wallet.Market integration boosts trading options on the BNB smart chain. Binance Wallet, in collaboration with decentralized exchange Aster, launched an integrated perpetual contract trading feature on January 14, allowing users direct trading control on the Binance Smart Chain.

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