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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Goldstorm Metals Corp. (TSXV: GSTM) (FSE: B2U) ("Goldstorm" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the 2025 exploration activities at its 100% owned Crown and Electrum Properties, covering over 16,000 hectares directly south of Seabridge Gold's KSM Project and Newmont's Brucejack Mine. Click link to view: Crown and Electrum locations.

October 09, 2025 3:00 AM EDT | Source: Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 9, 2025) - Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling is underway on a 4,000-metre, multi-purpose program at the fully permitted Imwelo Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania. The first of approximately 24 planned holes has commenced at Area C, the location of the Company's planned initial open pit at Imwelo.

The program integrates reverse-circulation (RC) pre-collars with diamond core (DD) tails to reduce cost and cycle time while capturing the geotechnical and geological data required for final pit design and mine scheduling.

Program Objectives

Final pit design & geotechnical: Collect oriented core and rock-mass data to refine slope angles, wall support requirements, and ramp geometry; complete in-pit geotechnical domains for the final pit shells.Resource confidence & conversion: Infill shallow gaps to improve confidence in near-surface mineralization and, where supported by results, upgrade Inferred to Indicated categories and increase the Measured inventory in areas of sparse coverage.Resource growth: Test down-dip extensions at ~100 m and ~200 m vertical depths and step-outs along strike to the west beyond the current pit limits.Grade-control readiness: Generate data to plan close-spaced, shallow grade-control drilling to support early mining and ROM stockpile development.Metallurgy: Collect representative core for confirmatory test work across oxide-transition-fresh domains to validate recoveries and inform early mine sequencing.Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO, commented: "Kicking off drilling at Area C is a tangible step toward first production at Imwelo. This program is designed to tighten our final pit design, convert ounces where appropriate, and set up grade-control so that once construction begins we can move quickly into pre-strip and stockpiling. With a low-capex build plan and a fully permitted project, each metre drilled reduces risk and advances Imwelo along the development path."

Program Design & First Hole

Shallow infill: Eight holes will target gaps near the eastern and western pit margins and one central area, with intersections planned at approximately 25 m and 50 m vertical depth to tighten lateral pit boundaries.Depth extensions: Thirteen holes are planned on ~100 m section spacing to test the mineralized lodes at approximately 150 m and 200 m below surface, with the objective of upgrading classification down-dip and assessing the case for a future underground phase following the open-pit operation (currently envisioned at ~18-24 months of pit life).Western step-outs: Three holes are positioned west of a north-northeast-trending dyke-filled fault that truncates Area C at its western end; the structure is interpreted to offset mineralization 50-70 m to the north. These holes will test for continuity across the displacement.Hanging wall/foot wall potential: All holes are designed to drill completely through the existing modelled zone to evaluate additional hanging wall and footwall lodes not included in the current historical resource and pit design.First hole — IMWRD_005: Drilling has commenced on IMWRD_005, designed to intersect the Area C mineralization at ~120 m vertical depth near the western end of the zone. The hole is planned as an RC pre-collar to ~80 m, followed by a ~150 m DD tail to a projected final depth of ~230 m.

Context - select historical results (Area C, western end):

IMWRC-037: 2.0 m @ 5.06 g/t Au from 15 m and 6.8 m @ 14.6 g/t Au from 33.2 mIMWRC-038: 2.0 m @ 7.5 g/t Au from 22 mNotes: Intervals are down-hole lengths; true widths are unknown. Source: Measured Group Pty Ltd., Geology and Resource Estimate Report - Imwelo Project, Tanzania, May 2017.

Seth Dickinson, B.E. (Mining), Chief Operating Officer, added: "We've engineered this campaign to answer the last technical questions: slope angles, ramp geometry, and continuity down-dip and to the west. By combining RC with diamond tails we keep costs down without compromising core data quality. The work also builds the dataset we need for grade-control design and early mining, while testing the deeper potential that could support a follow-on underground phase."

Program Highlights (what to watch):

Western step-outs: Test continuity across the dyke-fault; success could extend the open-pit shell to the west.Down-dip holes (~100 m & ~200 m): Target resource conversion (Inf→Ind) and evaluate underground potential beneath Area C.Geotech core: Oriented DD for slope angles/ramp geometry to finalize pit design parameters.Met test work: Composites across oxide/transition/fresh to confirm recoveries and fine-tune early mine scheduling.The Company expects to provide periodic updates on drilling progress and initial assay results once received and validated under LVG's QA/QC protocols.

Cautionary Note on Production Decision
Although Imwelo has been the subject of JORC-compliant PEA, PFS and updated PFS work, these foreign-code studies are not current under NI 43-101. The Company has not completed a feasibility study on Imwelo that establishes mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability and is not treating the JORC-based estimates or analyses as current under CIM Definition Standards. Any decision to commence production is not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves and therefore involves increased uncertainty and a higher risk of economic and technical failure. There is no certainty that the planned low-capex open-pit operation will be economically viable or that production will occur as anticipated. Risks include, without limitation, variations in grade and recovery, unexpected geotechnical or metallurgical challenges, cost overruns, funding availability, and operational, regulatory or permitting risks.

Qualified Person
The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Scott is a Director and Officer of the Company.

Investor Relations Engagements
Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has retained Market IQ Media Group Incorporated ("MIQ") & Sidis Holdings ("SIDIS") to provide investor relations and capital markets advisory services. The engagements are for an initial term of 6 months, renewable by mutual agreement, and may be terminated by either party on 30 days' notice. MIQ & SIDIS will receive a fee of $100,000 each. MIQ & SIDIS are arm's length to the Company. To the Company's knowledge, MIQ & SIDIS do not own or control any securities of the Company. The engagements are subject to acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Lake Victoria Gold (LVG):
Lake Victoria Gold is a rapidly growing gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LVG. Leveraging our unique position and experience, the Company is principally focused on growth and consolidation in the highly prolific and prospective Lake Victoria Goldfield in Tanzania.

The Company has a 100% interest in the Tembo project which has over 50 thousand meters of drilling and is located adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Imwelo Project which is a fully permitted gold project west of AngloGold Ashanti's Geita Gold Mine. With historical resource estimates and a 2021 pre-feasibility study, the project is fully permitted for mine construction and production, positioning it as a near-term development opportunity.

LVG has assembled a highly experienced team with a track record of developing, financing, and operating mining projects in Africa with management, directors and partners owning more than 60% of the shares. Notably, the Company is grateful for the validation that comes with the support and equity investment from Barrick and recent strategic partnership with Taifa Group.

Taifa Group (a diverse group of companies with interests in amongst others, Mining, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Agri Business, Pharmaceuticals and Leather) has entered into an agreement with the Company to obtain an equity stake in the Company and through its wholly owned subsidiary Taifa Mining (a wholly Tanzanian owned company), or other nominees. Taifa Mining will also carry out all the contract mining and civil works for the Imwelo project. Taifa Mining is Tanzania's largest mining contractor with over 30 years mining related experience. Taifa have been the contractor of choice to most mines in Tanzania and have maintained long and successful relationships with companies such as Petra, De Beers, Barrick, and AngloGold Ashanti. In addition, Taifa also owns the largest fleet of mining equipment in Tanzania. As a company, Taifa is committed to adopting and adhering to the latest internationally recognized standards throughout all aspects of its business.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Simon Benstead
Executive Chairman & CFO
Phone: +1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including: future exploration and development plans with respect to the Imwelo Project, contract work on the Imwelo Project by Taifa Mining, securing additional financing for the development costs of the Imwelo project, the closing of the acquisition of the Imwelo Project and the concurrent financing, including the satisfaction of the closing conditions thereunder, and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange for the acquisition and financing. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond LVG's control, including risks associated with or related to: the completion of the acquisition of the Imwelo project, the concurrent financing and related transactions, including receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents, the volatility of metal prices and LVG's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving development or production, cost or other estimates; actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company's estimates; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Tanzania and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for LVG's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and LVG's reputation; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings.

LVG's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. LVG does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, "ASEH" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for September and 3rd quarter of 2025.

CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

60,561

56,466

55,579

+7.3 %

+9.0 %

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,995

1,899

1,739

+5.1 %

+14.7 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

168,569

150,750

160,105

+11.8 %

+5.3 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

5,663

4,838

4,956

+17.1 %

+14.3 %

Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:

ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

34,997

33,510

29,172

+4.4 %

+20.0 %

Sept

Aug

Sept

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

1,153

1,127

913

+2.3 %

+26.3 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(NT$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

100,289

92,565

85,791

+8.3 %

+16.9 %

Q3

Q2

Q3

Sequential

YoY

(US$ Million)

2025

2025

2024

Change

Change

Net Revenues

3,371

2,972

2,655

+13.4 %

+26.9 %

*This press release is intended to comply with Taiwan regulatory requirements.

Safe Harbor Notice:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although these forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements for reasons including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive; international business activities; our business strategy; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China; general economic and political conditions; the recent shift in United States trade policies; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors. For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 27, 2025.

Investor Relations Contact:
[email protected]
Tel: +886.2.6636.5678
https://www.aseglobal.com

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Figure 1. Visible gold showing in hole MM25D-12-4860-004 at 40.8m downhole depth.

Hole MM25D-12-4860-005 Intersected 8.7m @ 74.70 g/t Au, from 37.1m to 45.8m, Including 3m @ 134.58 g/t Au, from 37.1m to 40.1m, Also including 4.9m @ 49.73 g/t Au, from 40.9m to 45.8m.
Hole MM25D-12-4860-002 Intersected 7.45m @ 18.31 g/t Au, from 39.65m to 47.10m, Including 0.5m @ 254.49 g/t Au, from 39.65m to 40.15m.
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Hole MM25D-12-4860-009 Intersected 3.9m @ 13.00 g/t Au, from 48.45m to 52.35m, Including 1m @ 44.62 g/t Au, from 50m to 51m.
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TABLE 1. Significant intercepts (>3 g/t Au) from drilling at Austin Zone.

Hole IDTargetFrom (m)To (m)Length (m)*Au (g/t)MM25D-12-4860-001Austin47.0048.001.004.75AND     Austin
52.2057.004.805.19Incl.     54.0055.001.0013.92AND     Austin77.5078.501.003.72AND     Austin87.0088.301.304.99MM25D-12-4860-002Austin
39.6547.107.4518.31Incl.     39.6540.150.50254.49AND     Austin
50.1052.702.607.50Incl.     50.1051.201.1015.49MM25D-12-4860-003Austin40.0046.856.853.44MM25D-12-4860-004Austin
37.0044.757.75139.45Incl.     37.5538.150.6017.49Also Incl.     39.1541.152.00532.25MM25D-12-4860-005Austin
37.1045.808.7074.70Incl.     37.1040.103.00134.58Also Incl.     40.9045.804.9049.73AND     Austin46.8047.300.504.30MM25D-12-4860-006Austin
36.2039.002.804.92Incl.     37.7038.250.5510.24AND     Austin
45.0548.002.9521.18Incl.     46.0047.001.0057.67AND     Austin50.0051.001.003.77MM25D-12-4860-007Austin57.0058.001.007.16MM25D-12-4860-008Austin49.0049.800.803.19AND     Austin53.0053.500.503.44MM25D-12-4860-009Austin42.7043.200.504.87AND     Austin45.5046.000.505.54AND     Austin
48.4552.353.9013.00Incl.     50.0051.001.0044.62MM25D-12-4860-010Austin
40.0041.751.757.92Incl.     40.0040.850.8511.43AND     Austin44.0044.950.953.95AND     Austin54.3555.300.953.36MM25D-12-4860-011Austin38.9540.001.055.45AND     Austin43.0044.001.004.14AND     Austin52.8053.550.753.46MM25D-12-4860-012Austin41.7542.350.605.03AND     Austin58.8560.201.355.16MM25D-12-4860-013Austin
49.3553.454.106.72Incl.     50.6551.150.5010.03MM25D-11-4420-014Austin55.1056.351.253.56AND     Austin62.9563.850.903.64MM25D-11-4420-015Austin
62.0064.702.709.39Incl.     62.9063.750.8518.30AND     Austin66.2068.001.803.79 *The “From-To” intervals in Table 1 are denoting overall downhole length of the intercept. True thickness has not been calculated for these intercepts but is expected to be ≥ 70% of downhole thickness based on intercept angles observed in the drill core. Internal dilution for composite intervals does not exceed 1m for samples grading <0.1 g/t Au.  TABLE 2: Drill collar summary for holes reported in this News Release.

Hole IDTargetEastingNorthingElev (m)Length (m)AzimuthDipMM25D-12-4860-001Austin4358655646717-15093.00904MM25D-12-4860-002Austin4358655646716-15090.00973MM25D-12-4860-003Austin4358655646716-15090.001043MM25D-12-4860-004Austin4358645646716-15090.001103MM25D-12-4860-005Austin4358655646716-15090.001152MM25D-12-4860-006Austin4358655646716-15067.501203MM25D-12-4860-007Austin4358655646716-15191.8095-2MM25D-12-4860-008Austin4358655646716-15190.0099-4MM25D-12-4860-009Austin4358655646716-15190.00105-4MM25D-12-4860-010Austin4358655646716-15190.40111-4MM25D-12-4860-011Austin4358645646716-15175.00118-3MM25D-12-4860-012Austin4358645646716-15178.00123-3MM25D-12-4860-013Austin4358655646717-15193.0096-9MM25D-12-4860-014Austin4358655646717-151120.0097-16MM25D-12-4860-015Austin4358655646716-151117.0098-18  DISCUSSION

Like the other mineralized domains that comprise the Madsen Mine, the Austin structures are hosted within broad, kilometer-scale planar alteration and deformation corridors that have been repeatedly reactivated during gold mineralization and subsequent deformation and metamorphism.

At the deposit scale the Austin, South Austin, North Austin, and McVeigh Zones are locally folded and structurally dismembered by transposition and rotation into the penetrative S2 Foliation. In addition to this intense deformation overprint, the mineralized veins and alteration have been subjected to the relatively high temperatures of amphibolite facies metamorphism, which led to extensive recrystallization and growth of the skarn-like replacement mineral assemblage of diopside-amphibole-quartz-biotite.

All significant gold mineralization on the mine property is demonstrably early relative to the most significant, penetrative deformation (D2) and metamorphic events. The North Austin Zone displays ‘mine-style’ alteration and mineralization and consists of multiple mineralized domains defined over a strike length of 0.5km. Mineralization remains open at depth and along strike to the northeast.

In drill core, or at underground face exposures, gold-bearing zones at the Madsen Mine are best identified visually by fine (sub-millimetre) grains of free gold within strong alteration and veining. All high-grade intervals generally contain visible gold on drill core exteriors, although numerous examples exist of high-grade assays where visible gold was only identified within the interior (cut surface) of the core samples. Apart from the presence of free gold, pervasive silicification (locally accompanied by discrete quartz veining) and quartz-carbonate or diopside veining are the best indicators that a given interval is within a high-grade zone along/within the mineralized structure.

The current underground drilling program at the Madsen Mine is focused on further definition of near-term mining inventory, as well as growth of the current mineral resource. Drilling has been focused on the more continuous and higher-grade portions of the Austin, South Austin, North Austin and McVeigh Zones. This will continue to be the strategy through 2025.

High resolution versions of all the figures contained in this press release can be found at the following web link: https://westredlakegold.com/october-9th-nr-figures/.

FIGURE 2. Long section highlighting top three intercepts from current press release in 12-4860 Austin. Figure also highlights previously announced 2025 results from South Austin. New South Austin high-grade panel has been outlined in red[1].

[1] Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US1,800/oz. Please refer to the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study for the Madsen Mine, Ontario, Canada”, prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. and dated January 7, 2025. A full copy of the SRK report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

FIGURE 3. Austin plan view drill section showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-001 through -015.

FIGURE 4. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-001, -007 and -013.

FIGURE 5. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-002, -008, -014 and -015.

FIGURE 6. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-003 and -009.

FIGURE 7. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-004 and -010.

FIGURE 8. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-005 and -011.

FIGURE 9. Austin section view showing assay highlights for Holes MM25D-12-4860-006 and -012.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL

Drilling completed underground at the Madsen Mine consists of BQ-sized diamond drill core for definition drill programs and oriented NQ-sized diamond drill core for exploration focused drilling. All drill holes are systematically logged, photographed, and sampled by a trained geologist at the Madsen Mine core processing facility. Minimum allowable sample length is 0.5m. Maximum allowable sample length is 1.5m. Control samples (certified standards and uncertified blanks), along duplicates, are inserted at a target 5% insertion rate. Results are assessed for accuracy, precision, and contamination on an ongoing basis. The BQ-sized drill core is whole core sampled. The NQ-sized drill core is then cut lengthwise utilizing a diamond blade core saw along a line pre-selected by the geologist. To reduce sampling bias, the same side of drill core is sampled consistently utilizing the orientation line as reference. For those samples containing visible gold (“VG”), a trained geologist supervises the cutting/bagging of those samples, and ensures the core saw blade is ‘cleaned’ with a dressing stone following the VG sample interval. Bagged samples are then sealed with zip ties and transported by Madsen Mine personnel directly to SGS Natural Resource’s Facility in Red Lake, Ontario for assay.

Samples are then prepped by SGS, which consists of drying at 105°C and crushing to 75% passing 2mm. A riffle splitter is then utilized to produce a 500g course reject for archive. The remainder of the sample is then pulverized to 85% passing 75 microns from which 50g is analyzed by fire assay and an atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) finish (SGS Code GO-FAA50V10). Samples returning gold values > 100 g/t Au are reanalyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish on a 50g sample (SGS Code GO_FAG50V). Samples with visible gold are also analyzed via metallic screen analysis (SGS code: GO_FAS50M). For multi-element analysis, samples are sent to SGS’s facility in Burnaby, British Columbia and analyzed via four-acid digest with an atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) finish for 33-element analysis on 0.25g sample pulps (SGS code: GE_ICP40Q12). SGS Natural Resources analytical laboratories operates under a Quality Management System that complies with ISO/IEC 17025.

The Madsen Mine deposit presently hosts a National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) Indicated resource of 1.65 million ounces (“Moz”) of gold grading 7.4 g/t Au within 6.9 Mt, and an Inferred resource of 0.37 Moz of gold grading 6.3 g/t Au within 1.8 Mt. Mineral resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 3.38 g/t Au and a gold price of US$1,800/oz. Mineral resources as stated are inclusive of mineral reserves. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The Madsen Mine also contains Probable reserves of 478 thousand ounces (“koz”) of gold grading 8.16 g/t Au within 1.87 Mt. Mineral reserve estimates are based on a gold price of US$1,680/oz. Please refer to the technical report entitled “NI 43-101 Technical Report and Prefeasibility Study for the Madsen Mine, Ontario, Canada”, prepared by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. and dated January 7, 2025 (the “Madsen Report”). The Madsen Resource Estimate has an effective date of December 31, 2021, and excludes depletion of mining activity during the period from January 1, 2022, to the mine closure on October 24, 2022, as it has been deemed immaterial and not relevant for the purpose of the Madsen Report. A full copy of the Madsen Report is available on the Company’s website and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The technical information presented in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Will Robinson, P.Geo., Vice President of Exploration for West Red Lake Gold and the Qualified Person for exploration at the West Red Lake Project, as defined by NI 43-101 “Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”.

ABOUT WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a mineral exploration company that is publicly traded and focused on advancing and developing its flagship Madsen Gold Mine and the associated 47 km2 highly prospective land package in the Red Lake district of Ontario. The highly productive Red Lake Gold District of Northwest Ontario, Canada has yielded over 30 million ounces of gold from high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits. WRLG also holds the wholly owned Rowan Property in Red Lake, with an expansive property position covering 31 km2 including three past producing gold mines - Rowan, Mount Jamie, and Red Summit.

ON BEHALF OF WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD.

“Shane Williams”

Shane Williams
President & Chief Executive Officer

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Gwen Preston
Vice President Communications
Tel: (604) 609-6132
Email: [email protected] or visit the Company’s website at https://www.westredlakegold.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT AND FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by words such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “forecast”, “planned”, and similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking information is based on current expectations of management; however, it is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this news release and include without limitation, statements relating to the potential production of mining operations at the Madsen Mine; any untapped growth potential in the Madsen deposit or Rowan deposit; and the Company’s future objectives and plans. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information involves numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking information. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, market volatility; the state of the financial markets for the Company’s securities; fluctuations in commodity prices; and changes in the Company’s business plans. Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will continue with its stated business objectives and its ability to raise additional capital to proceed. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in the Company’s management’s discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company’s annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2024, copies of which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to the Company. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.

For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company’s continuous disclosure filings that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

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HSBC said it's trying to buy the shares of Hang Seng Bank that it doesn't already hold at a 30% premium. Photo: peter parks/Agence France-Presse/Getty ImagesHSBC Holdings on Thursday said it was offering a 30% premium to buy just over the one-third of Hang Seng Bank it didn’t already own.

The offer of HK$155 per share, entirely in cash, would boost HSBC earnings as it would remove the minority interest earnings deduction from Hang Seng Bank, the U.K.-based bank said. In the first half, Hong Kong represented at least 30% of HSBC’s profits before tax.

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Chip-making colossus Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) said its revenues for the third quarter were up 30% on last year, beating the average analyst forecast, as the artificial intelligence market drove demand.

Revenue for September came in at T$330.98 billion (US$10.85 billion), down 1.4% from August 2025 but an increase of 31.4% on a year earlier, powered by production of microchips in extremely high volumes for customers led by Apple, Nvidia, Qualcomm, AMD, Broadcom and Intel.

For the nine months of the year to date, revenue totalled T$2.763 trillion (US$90.53 billion), which is 36.4% higher than the same period in 2024.

For the third quarter, revenue came to T$989.92 billion (US$32.47 billion), according to Reuters.

Analysts were expecting revenues of T$973.26 billion, on average, per LSEG data, while TSMC guided to a Q3 range of $31.8 billion to $33 billion in July.

TSMC said it will report full quarterly earnings on October 16, including new guidance.

In July, the company's Taipei-listed shares closed above a US$1 trillion market valuation, propelled by booming demand for chips used in AI, joining the ranks of the world’s most valuable companies alongside Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet and Meta.

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Share Buyback Transaction Details October 2 – October 8, 2025

Alphen aan den Rijn – October 9, 2025 - Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL), a global leader in professional information solutions, software and services, today reports that it has repurchased 405,600 of its own ordinary shares in the period from October 2, 2025, up to and including October 8, 2025, for €45.5 million and at an average share price of €112.30.

These repurchases are part of the share buyback program announced on February 26, 2025, under which we intend to repurchase shares for €1 billion during 2025.

The cumulative amounts repurchased in the year to date under this program are as follows:

Share Buyback 2025

PeriodCumulative shares repurchased in period Total consideration
(€ million)Average share price
(€)2025 to date 6,137,291854.8139.28 For the period starting July 31, 2025, up to and including November 3, 2025, we have engaged a third party to execute €363 million of buybacks on our behalf, within the limits of relevant laws and regulations (in particular Regulation (EU) 596/2014) and the company’s Articles of Association.

Shares repurchased are added to and held as treasury shares and will be used for capital reduction purposes through share cancelation.

Further information is available on our website:

Download the share buyback transactions excel sheet for detailed individual transaction information.Weekly reports on the progress of our share repurchases.Overview of share buyback programs. For more information about Wolters Kluwer, please visit: www.wolterskluwer.com.

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Wolters Kluwer reported 2024 annual revenues of €5.9 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 21,900 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX, Euro Stoxx 50 and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

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The success of a DAT relies on a “technically sound currency” and a “strong management team,” said Joseph Chee, who heads Helius Solana Company (HSDT).

In brief
Realized profits have fallen 50% since July, signaling restrained selling pressure.
Long-term holders’ profit margins remain well below overheated cycle levels.
Derivatives traders are clustering around $120,000 call options, reinforcing bullish sentiment.
Bitcoin's push to new record highs this week isn’t letting up, with on-chain data and derivatives activity revealing a market built on stable foundations rather than speculative excess.

The current market run still has momentum as profit-taking remains below prior cycle peaks despite Bitcoin setting numerous all-time highs this year, according to CryptoQuant’s latest weekly report.

Kicking off what has historically been Bitcoin's strongest month, dubbed "Uptober," the original crypto has sparked a broad market rally, with capital rotating into older altcoins.

Questions now arise over the sustainability of the historic run for digital assets—a peek at on-chain data tells the story.

Bitcoin holders have realized just $30 billion in profits over the past 30 days, according to CryptoQuant, representing a 50% decline from July's peak of $63 billion and falling well below the $78 billion and $99 billion levels seen during the March and December 2024 market tops.

The conviction extends to Bitcoin's long-term holders, whose realized profit margins currently stand at 129%—far below the 300% threshold that typically signals market exhaustion.

"Currently, $120,000 to $140,000 call options remain the most heavily concentrated contracts, with the $120,000 key level seeing the highest concentration of Bitcoin positions," Adam Chu, chief researcher at GreeksLive, told Decrypt.

He explained that major players are clustering around out-of-the-money calls—options contracts that only become profitable if Bitcoin's price rises above specific strike prices.

"Market maker gamma levels remain low, meaning minor price fluctuations have limited impact," Chu noted, adding that $110,000 serves as crucial support while new highs could trigger accelerated buying activity.

The convergence of disciplined holding patterns and sophisticated bullish positioning points toward sustained upward momentum.

"Personally, I still believe October's market conditions will be favorable," Chu said, noting that multiple seasoned institutional traders have expressed optimism about the fourth quarter in their discussions.

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Block introduced Square Bitcoin to allow merchants to accept BTC payments.

Bitcoin's powerful rally underscores accelerating institutional adoption, fueled by capital inflows, clearer regulation, policy tailwinds, and rising demand as investors embrace it as a core macro and reserve asset.

The crypto market is undergoing a major narrative shift as traditional finance giants embrace blockchain technology. Leading the charge is BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, which appears to be broadening its focus beyond Bitcoin and leaning heavily into Ethereum and real-world asset tokenization.

This surge of institutional enthusiasm, recently discussed in an Altcoin Daily video, signals a new era for digital assets one where Wall Street’s capital could reshape the future of decentralized finance (DeFi).

While BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has long referred to Bitcoin as “digital gold,” the firm’s tone has recently pivoted toward Ethereum’s expanding role in global finance.

In a recent CNBC interview, Jay Jacobs, BlackRock’s Head of U.S. Equity ETFs, emphasized how the company views Ethereum as the “core engine” of next-generation finance.

“Tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain-powered markets will redefine how assets are traded and most of that innovation traces back to Ethereum,” Jacobs explained.

He elaborated that tokenizing real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate can dramatically reduce costs and settlement time, bringing new efficiency to capital markets.

BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF has already attracted strong investor inflows, reflecting growing institutional demand for Ethereum exposure. As Jacobs summarized, this trend could make blockchain technology “the next big leap for global finance.”

SWIFT and Global Banks Integrate Ethereum-Based SolutionsAdding to this narrative, Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, who also serves as the CEO of ConsenSys, confirmed that SWIFT, the world’s largest interbank network, is now integrating Ethereum-based blockchain solutions.

“We’re witnessing a clear sentiment shift among global banks,” Lubin said. “Financial institutions now view blockchain as the bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).”

This marks a historic milestone for blockchain adoption, as institutions that once deemed DeFi too risky are now actively building on Ethereum’s infrastructure. The move suggests that the institutional blockchain adoption cycle is entering a more mature and mainstream phase.

Solana and Bitcoin Join the Institutional Adoption TrendThe conversation didn’t stop with Ethereum. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan described Solana (SOL) as “one of the strongest setups I’ve seen in eight years,” citing rising ETF optimism, increased developer activity, and a rapidly expanding DeFi ecosystem.

Analysts predict that Solana’s price could rally to the $290–$345 range if Solana ETFs gain regulatory approval this quarter. This optimism positions Solana as a leading contender in the next phase of institutional crypto adoption.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to solidify its status as digital gold, with ETF holdings surpassing 1.47 million BTC. Analysts project that if the current institutional Bitcoin adoption pace continues, prices could soar between $600,000 and $1.3 million per BTC over the next cycle.

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Key NotesArthur Hayes claims that Bitcoin’s four-year cycle is obsolete, replaced by liquidity-driven trends.Global monetary expansion, not halvings, now drives BTC’s bull markets.US rate cuts, Treasury injections, and Chinese easing create a favorable environment.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin’s traditional four-year market cycle, long tied to halving events, is no longer relevant in today’s macro-driven world.

In a detailed blog post, Hayes explained that while the pattern once helped traders forecast bull and bear phases, it has become obsolete. Instead, Bitcoin price movements are now dictated by global liquidity conditions, especially monetary policy in the United States and China.

Hayes argued that previous market peaks didn’t occur because a cycle “ended” after four years, but because global money supply tightened.

Bitcoin’s price, he said, has always aligned with the expansion and contraction of liquidity, particularly the availability of dollars and yuan, rather than any fixed halving schedule.

New Drivers of the Bitcoin Market
According to Hayes, the current market cycle diverges sharply from historical norms. The US Treasury has injected roughly $2.5 trillion into markets by drawing funds from the Federal Reserve’s Reverse Repo program and issuing new Treasury bills.

At the same time, US President Donald Trump has pushed for easier monetary policy, indicating a willingness to “run the economy hot” to boost growth and reduce debt burdens.

In addition, the Federal Reserve has pivoted toward rate cuts despite inflation staying above target. Futures markets now price in a 94% probability of a rate cut in October and an 80% chance of another in December.

This policy shift, Hayes noted, ensures that liquidity remains abundant, which is an essential condition for Bitcoin’s continued uptrend.

Liquidity, Not Halvings, Drives the Market
Historically, Bitcoin’s bull markets coincided with global monetary expansion. The first major rally came during the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing and a surge in Chinese credit, both of which ended when money printing slowed in 2013.

The next boom, the 2017 ICO era, was a result of China’s credit growth and yuan devaluation. Likewise, the 2020–2021 rally was powered by massive US liquidity injection during the pandemic.

Hayes believes the current cycle follows the same liquidity logic. With both Washington and Beijing showcasing easier financial conditions, Bitcoin remains well-positioned to benefit.

Market Outlook
Bitcoin is currently trading at around $122,000, slightly below its recent all-time high of $126,000. Inflows into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continue to play a major role in sustaining momentum, recording $899 million in inflows on Oct. 7.

Interestingly, on Oct. 8, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $441 million, marking eight consecutive days of net inflows. 

On October 8, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $441 million, marking eight consecutive days of net inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $69.05 million, also extending their eight-day streak of inflows.
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Data from CryptoQuant shows that open interest on Binance fell nearly 8% after reaching a record $15.07 billion, suggesting traders are taking profits and reducing leverage.

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Solana treasury company Helius is ramping up its digital asset strategy with a bold plan to acquire 5% of all SOL tokens and a strategic push toward public listing in Hong Kong.

Summary

Solana treasury company Helius plans to accumulate over 5% of SOL supply, worth over $6 billion.
The firm recently rebranded as Solana Company and targets a Hong Kong listing within six months.
Solana Company currently holds 2.2 million SOL and aims to deploy $15 million in cash to expand its crypto treasury.

Helius Medical Technologies, now rebranded as Solana Company, is intensifying its treasury strategy. Executive Chairman Joseph Chee revealed this in a recent interview, stating that the company plans to acquire up to 5%, around over $6 billion of the total Solana supply, to position itself as a major institutional holder within the ecosystem.

Chee also announced plans to pursue a secondary public listing in Hong Kong within the next six months, pending market capitalization and regulatory benchmarks. “We will come here as soon as possible,” he stated, signaling a strategic move to align with Asia’s growing crypto infrastructure.

The executive justified the company’s preference for a Solana treasury over an Ethereum-based one, citing Solana’s higher transaction throughput, over 1,500 transactions per second, which he believes offers superior scalability and cost-efficiency. He added that the emphasis on performance aligns with the company’s broader commitment to long-term ecosystem growth.

Meanwhile, the firm has secured backing from institutions such as, Pantera Capital, Xia Yan Capital, and formalized a partnership with the Solana Foundation to drive ecosystem-level development across Asia.

Solana treasury bids gain traction
The latest move builds on Solana Company’s recent report that it now holds over 2.2 million SOL (SOL), and intends to deploy $15 million in cash to expand its digital asset treasury.

The growing institutional interest in SOL reflects a broader shift beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum as firms explore next-gen blockchains for treasury diversification. Collectively, Solana digital asset treasury firms (DATs) now hold 17.8 million SOL, accounting for 3.10% of total supply. 

Forward Industries leads with 6.822 million SOL, followed by Sharps Technology with 2.140 million SOL. Other notable institutions include DeFi Development Corp., and Upexi, which also holds over 2 million SOL.

This aggressive accumulation of Solana by institutional players signals a maturing crypto market, where diversification beyond to other digital assets is becoming the norm. As more public firms push towards owning high-performance blockchain assets like SOL, its role as a strategic treasury asset may increase, potentially affecting the growth of the ecosystem in the coming years.

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DeFi Dev Corp has announced the creation of Japan’s first Solana Treasury firm in partnership with Superteam Japan. In reaction, the SOL price recorded gains amid positive sentiment.

DeFi Dev Corp Expands Solana Treasury Footprint in Asia
In an official press release, Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp confirmed the launch of DFDV JP, a Solana treasury in Japan. This was finalized in partnership with Superteam Japan.

This marks its second major expansion in Asia following the rollout of DFDV KR in South Korea. The company described the initiative as part of its broader “Treasury Accelerator Program.” This is designed to help institutions establish and manage Solana-based digital asset treasuries.

“We’re excited to partner with Superteam Japan to launch the first Solana Digital Asset Treasury in the country,” said Parker White, COO & CIO of DeFi Dev Corp. “Japan remains one of the most forward-thinking regions for blockchain innovation and digital asset regulation.”

Under the Treasury Accelerator model, the firm provides strategic and technical support to help firms adopt Solana treasury systems. This includes validator infrastructure, balance sheet seeding, and ecosystem integration.  

The partnership with Superteam Japan uses its local knowledge and community connections. Superteam hosted “SuperTokyo,” the biggest Solana event in Japan, and worked with banks like Minna Bank and Fireblocks on stablecoin projects.

Superteam Japan’s Country Lead, Hisashi Oki, called the collaboration a “defining milestone” for the country’s blockchain sector. 

“By working with DeFi Dev Corp, we’re opening a clear gateway for Japanese investors and enterprises to participate directly in Solana’s growth,” he said.

The launch follows the company’s last reported SOL purchase. The Solana treasury firm added 196,141 tokens at an average price of $202.76 each. This purchase increased the company’s total holdings to 2,027,817 SOL, now valued at approximately $427 million.

Momentum Builds as SOL Price Breaks Key Levels
According to CoinMarketCap data, the SOL price rose by 3.56% to $227.40 in the last 24 hours, outperforming the broader crypto market’s 0.69% gain.

Source: CoinMarketCap; SOL Price Daily Chart
Analysts say that if SOL holds above $229.49, bulls could target $238.56. However, failure to maintain support at $222.17 could trigger a short-term correction to $214.84.

Adding to the bullish setup, Bitwise amended its Solana ETF filing to include staking provisions and lower fees. The final decision deadline is October 16, but experts anticipate that the SEC will approve multiple SOL-based ETFs this week.

Lark Davis, founder of Wealth Mastery, shared that institutional appetite for Solana is rapidly increasing, stating that the SEC approval for a Solana ETF appears increasingly likely.

Notably, Solana ETPs attracted $706 million in weekly inflows. This is a record high that has pushed total assets under management (AUM) for Solana ETPs above $5.1 billion, more than double the previous record set in July.

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Posted: October 9, 2025

Key Takeaways
Why is BNB seeking an ecosystem overhaul? 
It seems the chain wants to position itself as more than just a gambling scene. 

Will it lift BNB higher? 
If the explosive chain traction continues, the $1.5K could be reachable

The BNB chain ecosystem is doubling down on expansion. YZi Labs, the investment vehicle of Binance’s founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has announced a $1B Builder Fund to support founders in the ecosystem. 

The fund targets builders in DeFi, AI, tokenization, decentralized science (DeSci), and more, according to Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs.

She added that the chain is the ‘next phase of digital infrastructure’ with ‘real distribution’, citing its 460 million user base and recent network improvements. 

The update was timely, just after BNB printed a new ATH and an explosive memecoin season that allowed it to top weekly DEX volume. 

Ready to rival Solana?
Despite record on-chain traction, the ecosystem has been criticized for potentially offering nothing but gambling via memecoins. 

According to a community member and pseudonymous crypto commentator, Frank Degods, the ecosystem had everything needed to pump tokens.

However, it may struggle to ship out solutions that address real pain points.  

Source: X

The YZi Labs update arrived at a crucial moment, likely aiming to reposition the chain beyond its reputation as a gambling hub and counter such perceptions.

According to the firm, the chain is now faster and more cost-efficient—making it an ideal environment for developers and builders.

“The Maxwell Hardfork in May further improved network performance, cutting block times to 0.75 seconds and lowering its transaction fees to 0.05 Gwei, attracting a large inflow of users and builders to the BNB ecosystem.”

Despite recent updates, the chain’s Developer Activity has been declining since May, highlighting a slowdown in network development during the second half of 2025.

Source: Santiment

Compared to Solana, the Developer Activity surged in 2025 but eased in Q4. However, since late September, the metric recovered, illustrating steady network growth. 

Source: Santiment 

That said, in terms of DEX volume, BNB raked in $16B while Solana [SOL] ranked second with a $15B this week. 

Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time BNB chain flipped Solana in memecoin traction. It pulled a similar outperformance earlier in the year, 

Source: DeFiLlama

If the traction extends and BNB defends the $1K, the $1.5K price level could be the next bullish target. 

Source: BNB/USDT, TradingView 

Bitcoin's climb shows no signs of stopping, and one of crypto's loudest bulls says the rally could keep running as long as governments keep expanding the money supply.

Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.260 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might dip further if it stays below $0.2550.

DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.2550 level.
The price is trading below the $0.2550 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2570 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The price could extend losses if there is a move below $0.2420.

Dogecoin Price Trims Gains
Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it closed below $0.2620, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.260 and $0.2550 support levels.

The price even traded below $0.2450. A low was formed near $0.2430, and the price recently attempted a recovery wave. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.2701 swing high to the $0.2431 low.

However, the bears were active near the $0.260 resistance and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.2701 swing high to the $0.2431 low. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.2570 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.

Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.2550 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.2550 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.2570 level and the trend line.

Source: DOGEUSD on TradingView.com
The next major resistance is near the $0.260 level. A close above the $0.260 resistance might send the price toward the $0.2780 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.2840 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.2920.

More Losses In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.2550 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.2470 level. The next major support is near the $0.2420 level.

The main support sits at $0.2350. If there is a downside break below the $0.2350 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.2120 level or even $0.2050 in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $0.2420 and $0.2350.

Major Resistance Levels – $0.2550 and $0.2600.