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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 2, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Bitdeer securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Bitdeer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49102 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 2, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Bitdeer's research and technology roadmap for its SEALMINER Bitcoin mining machine. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Bitdeer's mass production of its fourth-generation SEALMINER (A4) rigs using its SEAL04 ASIC ("application-specific integrated circuit") chip technology expected to have a chip energy efficiency of as low as 5J/TH.

According to the lawsuit, defendants provided these positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and materially misleading statements and/or concerning material adverse facts concerning the true state of Bitdeer's SEALMINER A4 project. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose that the SEAL04 chip projected to have a chip-level energy efficiency of 5 J/TH would be ready for use in the A4 rigs with an expected mass production to begin in the second quarter 2025. Such statements absent these material facts caused investors to purchase Bitdeer securities at artificially inflated prices. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Bitdeer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49102 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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SummaryU.S. equity markets posted mixed performance as surprisingly cool inflation data and soft employment data were tempered by a hawkish pushback from Fed officials and skeptics clinging to inflation fears.The critical CPI report showed inflation easing to four-year lows, a heavily criticized report that may, ironically, be the most accurate inflation reading in several years due to collection limitations.The report "zeroed out" shelter inflation due to incomplete collection, combined with an antiquated and lagged sampling methodology, effectively "correcting" its data by removing the most persistent source of distortion.The Nonfarm Payrolls report this week—a similarly unusual two-month compilation—also pointed to a continued cooling in labor market conditions and easing wage pressures.Real estate stocks were under pressure despite another REIT buyout announcement and a wave of dividend increases. Two Harbors surged 15% after it agreed to be acquired by mortgage lender UWM Holdings. TWO joins a swelling list of 41 public REITs that have been sold to private equity firms, merged into other public companies, or liquidated since 2022. GummyBone/iStock via Getty Images

Real Estate Weekly Outlook U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this week as surprisingly cool inflation data and soft employment data were tempered by a hawkish pushback from Fed officials and skeptics clinging to tariff-driven inflation fears. The critical—but heavily criticized—CPI report

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - December 21, 2025) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces a class action lawsuit against James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased James Hardie common stock and American Depositary Shares during the period of May 20, 2025 through August 18, 2025 (the "Class Period").

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased James Hardie securities during the Class Period may, no later than December 23, 2025, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.

James Hardie is a global building materials company specializing in fiber cement products with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

The lawsuit alleges that during the Class Period, James Hardie overstated demand in its North American Fiber Cement segment and downplayed distributor destocking that had begun months earlier. On August 19, 2025, when the Company later reported a 12% drop in segment sales, its stock price declined by more than 34%, resulting in substantial investor losses.

If you are a James Hardie investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267)764-4865.

About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

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The two companies are leading the charge in the field of AI orchestration.

This year saw the continued push to make better and better large language models (LLMs), but as artificial intelligence (AI) advances, being able to coordinate and manage the various components in an AI system is becoming even more important. Two companies at the forefront of this burgeoning field, called AI orchestration, are Palantir Technologies (PLTR +4.21%) and UiPath (PATH +1.13%).

Both stocks have performed well in 2025, but it was Palantir leading the charge with a more than 135% gain, as of this writing, compared to more than 25% for UiPath.

Let's examine which stock looks poised to outperform next year.

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The case for Palantir
There haven't been many growth stories as good as Palantir's. The company has seen its revenue increases accelerate each of the past nine quarters, with its total soaring 63% in the third quarter.

This rapid growth stems from the company's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), which essentially acts as an operating system to make AI more useful. It does this by gathering data from disparate sources and then organizing it into a way that then connects to real-world assets and processes. This clean, organized data, which links directly to actual objects and concepts, helps significantly reduce AI hallucinations (made-up information) and helps solve real-life problems.

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The company has been adding commercial customers at a strong clip, with its customer count up 45% last quarter. But even more impressive is how quickly customers that sign up for AIP are expanding. Its net revenue retention was a robust 134% over the past 12 months, and this only includes expansion from customers that have been with Palantir for a year or more. And its total U.S. commercial contract value surged 342% last quarter.

The company is also seeing strong growth from its largest customer, the U.S. government, which continues to turn to Palantir to help modernize its military and intelligence branches. The potential use cases for its AI technology are just so extensive that the company has a long runway of growth ahead.

The case for UiPath
UiPath could very well be where Palantir was a few years ago, before it saw its revenue growth begin to accelerate. The company is transforming itself into an AI agent orchestration platform, and growth has just started to pick up.

UiPath's background is in robotic process automation (RPA), which is the use of software bots to perform repetitive, rules-based tasks. The company has been helping manage software bots for many years, and as such, its platform already links to legacy systems and has a compliance and governance framework in place. It is now taking that system and applying it to AI agents.

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The company's Maestro platform lets customers create AI agents through no-code and low-code tools, but its real strength is that it not only manages these internally built AI agents, but also those from third-party vendors. With so many companies going after the AI agent space, there is going to be a plethora of AI agents running around from different vendors. "Agent sprawl" is going to be a growing problem that organizations are going to have to deal with, and Maestro will be there to help manage it.

Another big selling point for UiPath is that Maestro can coordinate both AI agents and software bots and assign which tasks are best suited for each. Software bots can handle simple duties, like data entry, and are cheaper than AI agents, which can tackle more-complex situations. By coordinating AI agents and software bots, Maestro can help customers save money.

The verdict
Palantir is showing incredible growth, but the stock is very expensive, trading at a forward price-to-sales multiple (P/S) of 68 times 2026 analyst revenue estimates. Meanwhile, UiPath trades at a forward P/S of just 5.

UiPath saw its revenue growth accelerate to 16% last quarter from 14% in the second quarter, which isn't that different from the acceleration that Palantir first saw in 2023 when it introduced AIP. If Maestro catches on, UiPath's stock has huge upside from here, given its valuation. As such, I think it is the stock set to outperform in 2026.

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 17, 2026 in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Coupang securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Coupang had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected; (2) this subjected Coupang to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny; (3) When defendants became aware that Coupang had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing (to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)) in compliance with applicable reporting rules; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered In Avantor To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Avantor between March 5, 2024 and October 28, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Avantor, Inc. (“Avantor” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AVTR) and reminds investors of the December 29, 2025 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Avantor’s competitive positioning was weaker than Defendants had publicly represented; (2) Avantor was experiencing negative effects from increased competition; and (3) as a result, Defendants’ representations about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

During the Class Period, Defendants misled investors by falsely touting the Company’s competitive positioning and downplaying the effects of increased competition. For example, during an earnings call on July 26, 2024, in response to an analyst’s question about whether Avantor was losing share to a competitor, Defendant Michael Stubblefield, then the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, assured investors that Avantor’s “lab business stacks up well against every number that certainly that we’ve seen,” that “we continue to enhance our position,” and that “we’re really confident in our value proposition and our competitive position.” Likewise, Defendants repeatedly pointed to Avantor’s purported competitive advantages, such as its digital capabilities, as evidence that the Company would continue to enjoy strong competitive positioning.

Investors began to learn the truth about the effects of increased competition on Avantor’s business on April 25, 2025, when the Company reported disappointing first quarter 2025 financial results, cut its guidance for 2025, and announced that Defendant Stubblefield would be stepping down from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer. Defendants attributed Avantor’s weak performance and outlook to “the impact of increased competitive intensity.”

On this news, the price of Avantor common stock declined $2.57 per share, or more than 16.5%, from a close of $15.50 per share on April 24, 2025, to close at $12.93 per share on April 25, 2025.

Then, on August 1, 2025, the Company reported disappointing second quarter 2025 financial results, including a year-over-year decrease in net sales, and further reduced the Company’s 2025 guidance—now projecting organic revenue growth of -2% to 0%. Defendants again attributed Avantor’s poor results and outlook to “increased competitive intensity,” and further admitted that the Company did not expect the competitive environment to materially improve in the remainder of 2025 and weak performance would therefore likely persist.

In response to this news, the price of Avantor common stock declined $2.08 per share, or more than 15%, from a close of $13.44 per share on July 31, 2025, to close at $11.36 per share on August 1, 2025.

Then, on October 29, 2025, the Company reported weak third quarter 2025 financial results, including -5% organic revenue growth (below the guidance Defendants had provided in August), and a net loss of $712 million, which Defendants primarily attributed to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $785 million. Defendants revealed that the impairment charge was necessary due in part to “competitive pressures” that had “meaningfully impacted” the Company’s margins, and further admitted that the Company had lost several large accounts

On this news, the price of Avantor common stock declined $3.50 per share, or more than 23%, from a close of $15.08 per share on October 28, 2025, to close at $11.58 per share on October 29, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Avantor’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Avantor class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/AVTR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Bitdeer To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Bitdeer between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Bitdeer Technologies Group (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BTDR) and reminds investors of the February 2, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that among other things, confidence in the Company’s mass-production of its fourth-generation SEALMINER (A4) rigs using its SEAL04 ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chip technology was expected to have a chip energy efficiency of as low as 5J/TH. Defendants provided these positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating false and materially misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Bitdeer’s SEALMINER A4 project. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose that the SEAL04 chip projected to have a chip-level energy efficiency of 5 J/TH would be ready for use in the A4 rigs with an expected mass production to begin in the second quarter 2025. Such statements absent these material facts caused Plaintiff and other shareholders to purchase Bitdeer’s securities at artificially inflated prices.

On November 10, 2025, Bitdeer issued a press release reporting its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Among other items, Bitdeer reported earnings per share of -$1.28, significantly missing the consensus estimate of -$0.22. Bitdeer also disclosed that "development of [its] next-generation Seal 04 [ASIC chip] is significantly delayed."

On this news, Bitdeer's stock price fell $2.63 per share, or 14.9%, to close at $15.02 per share on November 11, 2025.

Then, on November 12, 2025, Bitdeer issues a press release "reporting a fire incident at its under-construction facility in Massillon, Ohio." According to the press release, "[t]he fire incident occurred on the afternoon of November 11" and "2 of the 26 buildings currently under construction sustained fire damage."

On this news, Bitdeer's stock price fell another $2.83 per share, or 20.3%, to close at $11.11 per share on November 13, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Bitdeer’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Bitdeer Technologies class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/BTDR or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Firefly Aerospace To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Firefly common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about August 7, 2025 (the "IPO" or "Offering"); and/or (b) Firefly securities between August 7, 2025 and September 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Firefly Aerospace Inc. (“Firefly” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FLY) and reminds investors of the January 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See www.faruqilaw.com.

As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Firefly had overstated the demand and growth prospects for its Spacecraft Solutions offerings; (2) Firefly had overstated the operational readiness and commercial viability of its Alpha rocket program; (3) the foregoing, once revealed, would likely have a material negative impact on the Company; and (4) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.

Firefly conducted its August 7, 2025 IPO pursuant to the Offering Documents, selling 19.296 million shares of common stock priced at $45.00 per share.

On September 22, 2025, Firefly reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, its first earnings report as a public company. Among other items, Firefly reported a loss of $80.3 million, or $5.78 per share, compared to $58.7 million, or $4.60 per share, for the same quarter in 2024. Firefly also reported revenue of $15.55 million, below analyst estimates of $17.25 million and down 26.2% from the same quarter in 2024. Significantly, Firefly reported revenue of only $9.2 million in its Spacecraft Solutions business segment, representing a 49% year-over-year decrease.

On this news, Firefly's stock price fell $7.58 per share, or 15.31%, to close at $41.94 per share on September 23, 2025.

Less than one week later, on September 29, 2025, Firefly disclosed that "the first stage of Firefly's Alpha Flight 7 rocket experienced an event that resulted in a loss of the stage." Notably, Firefly CEO Jason Kim stated during the September 22, 2025 earnings call that the Company "expect[ed] to launch Flight 7 in the coming weeks." Following on the heels of Firefly's failed April 2025 Alpha rocket launch, the Alpha 7 test failure raised significant questions about Firefly's ability to meet its commercial launch commitments and the viability of the Company's technology.

On this news, Firefly's stock price fell $7.66 per share, or 20.73%, to close at $29.30 per share on September 30, 2025.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Firefly’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the Firefly Aerospace class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/FLY or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Significant Losses In Nidec To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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On September 3, 2025, Nidec disclosed it had established a third-party committee to investigate suspicions of improper accounting. The Company further revealed its "investigations found multiple documents suggesting that . . . the Company and its group companies could have engaged in improper accounting with the involvement or knowledge of its or their management[.]"

On this news, Nidec's stock price fell $0.81, or 16.5%, to close at $4.11 per share on September 4, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on September 26, 2025, Nidec disclosed further investigative findings of additional suspected inappropriate accounting practices, including "cases where the reported value for customs purposes was declared to be lower than the appropriate amount without legitimate reason." The Company also revealed that it "received an audit report containing a disclaimer of opinion" from its auditor due to the "ongoing investigations by the third-party committee, other internal investigations, and other action[s]."

On this news, Nidec's stock price fell $0.29, or 6.6%, to close at $4.09 per share on September 26, 2025.

Then, on October 23, 2025, Nidec published a press release announcing that it was withdrawing its year end forecast, and had decided not to pay a surplus dividend as "investigations by the Third Party Committee regarding suspected inappropriate accounting practices involving the Company and its group, as well as other internal investigations, are ongoing."

On this news, Nidec's stock price fell $1.17, or 25.4%, to close at $3.43 on October 23, 2025.

Finally, on October 27, 2025, the Tokyo Stock Exchange ("TSE") designated Nidec under a Special Security alert in part because "TSE deems that the improvement of the internal management system of said listed company is highly necessary." The alert noted that "[s]ince the initial issue was discovered, the scope of the investigation has continued to expand" and that "deficiencies have already been identified in the Company's company-wide internal control systems (particularly in areas related to information and communication), as well as in the internal controls related to its accounting and financial closing processes."

On this news, Nidec's stock price fell $0.80, or 20.3%, to close at $3.15 per share on October 27, 2025, thereby injuring investors further.

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RADNOR, Pa., Dec. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Bitdeer Technologies Group (“Bitdeer”) (NASDAQ: BTDR) on behalf of those who purchased or otherwise acquired Bitdeer securities between June 6, 2024, and November 10, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lead plaintiff deadline is February 2, 2026.

CONTACT KESSLER TOPAZ MELTZER & CHECK, LLP (KTMC):
If you suffered losses related to Bitdeer, contact KTMC at:
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You can also contact KTMC attorney Jonathan Naji, Esq. by calling (484) 270-1453 or by email at [email protected].

DEFENDANTS’ ALLEGED MISCONDUCT:
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material facts about Bitdeer’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants misrepresented and/or failed to disclose that: (1) issues with Bitdeer’s SEAL04 chip design progress caused a delay in production; (2) Bitdeer decided to take a “dual-track approach” and create two independent designs in an attempt to make-up for its lost progress; (3) despite this, Bitdeer continued to reassure the public that the SEAL04 production and its operations timeline was still on track; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about the company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Bitdeer investors may, no later than February 2, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP or other counsel, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation.  The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision of whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff.

Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP encourages Bitdeer investors who have suffered significant losses to contact the firm directly to acquire more information.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Stride To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Stride, Inc. (“Stride” or the “Company”) (NYSE: LRN).

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On September 14, 2025, Simply Wall St. published a report stating that the Gallup-McKinley County Schools Board of Education had filed a complaint against Stride, alleging fraud, deceptive trade practices, systemic violations of law, and intentional and tortious misconduct, including inflating enrollment numbers by retaining “ghost students” on rolls to secure state funding per student and ignoring compliance requirements, including background checks and licensure laws for its employees.

On this news, Stride’s stock price fell $18.60, or 11.7%, to close at $139.76 per share on September 15, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on October 28, 2025, Stride released its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, revealing the Company had purposely “limit[ed] enrollment growth while we improve our execution.” The Company also revealed it had experienced “system implantation issues” resulting in “higher withdrawal rates and lower conversion rate.” The Company stated that “these factors resulted in approximately 10,000 to 15,000 fewer enrollments” and “these challenges will likely restrict [its] in-year enrollment growth.”

On this news, Stride’s stock price fell as much as 51% during intraday trading on October 29, 2025, thereby injuring investors further.

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Silver has been on a tremendous bull run in 2026. Physical supply shortages, combined with huge escalation in demand from the AI industry and its associated infrastructure has pushed the spot price of silver past $67 per oz. as of the time of this writing. As such, ETFs that track silver  companies have delivered triple-digit returns year-to-date, and many think that trajectory will continue. Among these ETFs are ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSE: AGQ), iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV), and Sprott Physical Silver Trust (NYSE: PSLV).

While gold and silver have both been valued as forms of currency by multiple cultures and nations since early civilization, Silver’s commercial and industrial properties have far outweighed its historical currency value. Silver is unquestionably the best metal conductor of electricity. As a chemical catalyst, it is used in making adhesives, textiles, and plastics, as well as for photography. Silver’s antimicrobial qualities also make it useful for surgical use, cardiac devices, water purification and medicinal treatments. 

AI Industrial Silver Consumption in 2025 and Beyond

AI hardware infrastructure has created a huge new industrial demand for physical silver, sending prices soaring.

With silver starting 2025 at $28.92/oz., its surge to over $67 equates to over 120% YTD. Much of the price escalation is due to the combination of industrial use, which accounts for over 50% of silver demand, geopolitical economic events, and the physical market for silver supplanting the futures market, which has suppressed prices ever since the Hunt Brothers cornered the market in 1979. 

The silver industrial market, already dominated by solar power industry consumption, has seen the AI industry emerge as the next huge silver binge consumer. Practically every crucial hardware element of AI requires silver for its manufacturing process:

High Performance GPUs and TPUs (i.e., Nvidia, AMD and Google unit designs)
Semiconductor substrate to chip bonding 
AI accelerator high-frequency pathway nano connections.
AI data center servers
GPU switches and connectors
High voltage data center power distribution and heat sinks

Insatiable Solar Power Industry Hunger For Silver

The solar industry alone could cumulatively demand 85-90% of today’s known silver reserves by 2050.

According to GoldSilver.com, solar power is still the largest industrial consumer of silver by far. The solar industry is predicted to increase silver offtake by nearly 100% within the next five years. In fact, the solar industry alone could cumulatively demand 85-90% of today’s known silver reserves by 2050 if present growth rates continue on course. Given the backwardation of the spot silver market in late October and the perpetual shortfall of annual silver production vs. demand, prices are anticipated to continue rising. 

Separately, EV silver consumption, which utilizes silver in the manufacturing of thousands of components in addition to batteries, increased demand by 20% in 2025 and is likely to grow even more in 2026. 

ETFs With Triple Digit 2025 Gains and No End in Sight

Silver ETFs have delivered triple-digit YTD returns in 2025.

Three silver ETFs bear monitoring going into 2026. While they have made triple-digit gains in 2025, the aforementioned industrial case alone justifies a strong continued bullish trend. 

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (NYSE: PSLV): Recently reaching a $13.9 billion in silver holdings with an NAV of $14 billion, this trust holds its silver bullion in Royal Canadian Mint vaults. Under certain circumstances, it is one of the only funds that a shareholder may be able to redeem some shares for physical silver. It is listed on both the NYSE and TSX and tracks pricing on the LBMA. Its YTD return at the time of this writing is 128.70%. Founded in October 2010, PSLV has a 1-year return of 80.72%, a 3-year return of 35.30%, and a 5-year return of 18.86%. 

iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV): SLV is the “800-lb. Gorilla” of the silver ETF arena, with $33.9 billion silver AUM. SLV tracks the silver bullion market and holds 516.5 million oz. of silver in trust. Its YTD return is 113.06%. Debuting in April 2006, SLV’s 1-year return is 98.94%. Its 3-year return is 37.76%. Its 5-year return is 18.88%.
ProShares Ultra Silver (NYSE: AGQ): Unlike SLV and PSLV, AGQ does not physically hold silver bullion. Instead, it is a 2X leveraged platform predicated on silver futures and swaps. Its YTD return is a whopping 272.44%. With an inception date of Dec. 1, 2008, AGQ has a 1-year return of 219.98%, a 3-year return of 60.15%, and a 5-year return of 23.36%. Of course, the 2X leverage factor also means higher risk and greater volatility, so prospective  investors will need to take this into consideration. 

At over $67/oz., the silver bull market has already surpassed 2026 price target predictions from The World Bank ($41.00), J.P. Morgan Chase ($58.00), and is already within striking distance of Citibank’s $72.00 price prediction with a week of trading days left in 2025. The other factors for the bull market were already referenced. It looks like this train has left the station a while ago, but there are still plenty of stations left on its route for others to get on board. 

Peter Zhang
Dec 21, 2025 12:54

ARB price prediction points to $0.23 short-term target as oversold conditions and key support at $0.19 create bullish setup for Arbitrum recovery.

Arbitrum (ARB) is trading at a critical juncture as technical indicators suggest a potential oversold bounce from current levels. With the token holding key support and showing signs of stabilization, our comprehensive ARB price prediction analysis reveals compelling opportunities for both short-term traders and medium-term investors.

ARB Price Prediction Summary
• ARB short-term target (1 week): $0.23 (+21%)
• Arbitrum medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.23-$0.26 range
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.23
• Critical support if bearish: $0.17

Recent Arbitrum Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest analyst forecasts show remarkable consensus around the $0.23-$0.26 price range for ARB. MEXC News identified $0.23 as a short-term target based on bullish MACD momentum and strong support at the $0.19-$0.20 level. Meanwhile, Blockchain.News provided an Arbitrum forecast targeting $0.23-$0.26 for the medium term, contingent on the critical $0.18 support level holding firm.

CoinMarketCap AI highlighted the growing ecosystem through strategic partnerships like Robinhood integration, though they noted concerns about upcoming token unlocks. The market consensus strongly favors a recovery scenario, with all major predictions aligning around similar ARB price targets despite varying timeframes.

ARB Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Oversold Bounce
The current Arbitrum technical analysis reveals compelling signals for a potential reversal. ARB's RSI reading of 40.46 indicates the token has moved away from oversold territory but remains below the neutral 50 level, suggesting room for upward momentum. The Bollinger Bands positioning shows ARB trading at 0.1854 relative to the bands, placing it near the lower support band at $0.18 - historically a strong bounce zone.

The MACD histogram at -0.0001 shows bearish momentum is weakening, with the main MACD line (-0.0117) approaching potential crossover with the signal line (-0.0115). This convergence often precedes trend reversals. Volume analysis from Binance spot trading shows $4.9 million in 24-hour activity, indicating sustained interest despite the recent price weakness.

ARB's position relative to moving averages tells a clear story: trading below all major EMAs and SMAs, with the 200-day SMA at $0.37 representing significant overhead resistance. However, the proximity to the 7-day SMA at $0.19 suggests short-term equilibrium.

Arbitrum Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for ARB
The primary ARB price target of $0.23 represents the upper Bollinger Band and immediate resistance level. This 21% upside move would require breaking above the 20-day SMA at $0.20 and the EMA 26 at $0.21. Success at $0.23 opens the door to the next Arbitrum forecast target of $0.26, representing a 37% gain from current levels.

Key technical requirements for bullish continuation include RSI moving above 50, MACD histogram turning positive, and sustained volume above the recent average of $5 million daily. The token needs to reclaim the $0.20 level decisively to invalidate the current downtrend structure.

Bearish Risk for Arbitrum
Failure to hold the current $0.19 pivot point exposes ARB to immediate support at $0.17, matching both the strong support level and the lower Bollinger Band area. A breakdown below $0.17 would target the 52-week low at $0.18, though this appears already breached based on current data.

The primary risk factor remains the distance from the 52-week high of $0.61, with ARB currently down 69.27% from peak levels. This significant decline suggests fundamental headwinds that could override technical bounce attempts.

Should You Buy ARB Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our ARB price prediction analysis, the current $0.19 level offers a compelling risk-reward setup. Conservative traders should wait for a break above $0.20 with volume confirmation before entering long positions. Aggressive buyers can accumulate between $0.19-$0.18 with tight stop-losses below $0.17.

The recommended position sizing is 2-3% of portfolio given the medium confidence level in this Arbitrum forecast. Stop-loss placement below $0.17 limits downside risk to approximately 11%, while the upside target of $0.23 offers a favorable 2:1 risk-reward ratio.

Entry strategy should focus on dollar-cost averaging if ARB maintains the $0.19 support level over the next 2-3 trading sessions. This approach capitalizes on potential volatility while building positions ahead of the anticipated bounce.

ARB Price Prediction Conclusion
Our comprehensive analysis suggests a medium confidence prediction of ARB reaching $0.23 within the next 7-10 days, representing a 21% upside opportunity. The technical setup shows oversold conditions creating a favorable environment for a relief rally, supported by analyst consensus around similar price targets.

Key indicators to monitor for confirmation include RSI breaking above 45, MACD histogram turning positive, and sustained trading volume above $6 million daily. Invalidation signals would include a decisive break below $0.17 or failure to reclaim $0.20 within the next week.

The Arbitrum ecosystem's fundamental growth through major exchange partnerships provides a supportive backdrop for this technical recovery scenario. However, traders should remain vigilant about broader market conditions and upcoming token unlock events that could impact the timeline for this ARB price prediction to materialize.

Whether to buy or sell ARB ultimately depends on individual risk tolerance, but the current technical setup favors buyers willing to accept moderate risk for potentially attractive short-term returns.

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On December 21, 2025, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, executed a significant transfer of $109 million in Ethereum (ETH) as the cryptocurrency experienced a notable rebound in its price. This move comes at a time when cryptocurrency markets are closely watched by investors seeking to understand the implications of major institutional inflows. The allocation of such substantial capital by BlackRock, known for its influential presence in global financial markets, underscores an ongoing institutional interest in digital assets. However, despite this activity, market sentiment remains cautious, reflecting broader uncertainties in the cryptocurrency sector.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin, has recently seen volatility in its price movement. Its resurgence in value is partly attributed to increased activity by institutional players such as BlackRock. The fund manager’s sizable investment in Ethereum signals confidence in the digital asset’s long-term potential. Ethereum’s blockchain technology, which supports a wide range of decentralized applications and smart contracts, remains a focal point for investors. This technology offers utilities that extend beyond traditional financial transactions, potentially transforming various sectors through decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

While BlackRock’s involvement highlights growing institutional interest in Ethereum, it also raises questions about the sustainability of such investments in the face of regulatory scrutiny and market instability. Cryptocurrency markets have been subject to significant fluctuations, driven by a combination of regulatory developments, technological advancements, and market dynamics. The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies continues to evolve, with governments and financial authorities around the world grappling with how to oversee digital assets effectively. Regulatory decisions can have profound impacts on market behavior, influencing investor confidence and the overall trajectory of cryptocurrencies.

In the past few months, Ethereum has been at the center of discussions regarding its transition to a more energy-efficient consensus mechanism, known as Proof of Stake (PoS). This shift aims to reduce the environmental impact traditionally associated with cryptocurrency mining. The transition has been closely monitored by both environmental advocates and financial analysts, as it could enhance Ethereum’s appeal to environmentally conscious investors. Nevertheless, this technological upgrade introduces its own set of challenges, including ensuring network security and managing potential disruptions during the transition phase.

Despite the promising developments within the Ethereum ecosystem, the market’s overall sentiment remains tempered. Skepticism persists among investors who recall previous cycles of rapid price appreciation followed by sharp declines. Additionally, competition from other blockchain platforms continues to intensify, with several alternatives offering distinct features and potential advantages over Ethereum. These platforms often boast faster transaction speeds, lower fees, or unique governance structures, which could attract developers and users away from Ethereum.

BlackRock’s strategic move to allocate a substantial sum to Ethereum reflects a broader trend of institutional investment in digital assets. Over the past few years, more traditional financial institutions have incorporated cryptocurrencies into their portfolios, driven by a desire for diversification and the potential for high returns. This trend has brought increased legitimacy to the cryptocurrency space, though it also subjects these volatile assets to traditional financial market pressures.

Critics of institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies argue that it could lead to increased volatility and market manipulation, as large players have the potential to influence prices significantly. Furthermore, the integration of digital assets into the portfolios of major financial institutions raises systemic risk concerns, particularly if cryptocurrencies experience severe downturns. These risks necessitate cautious navigation by investors and regulators alike, as the lines between traditional finance and the digital asset realm continue to blur.

As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, market participants are keenly observing how institutional actions like BlackRock’s investment will influence the trajectory of Ethereum and other digital currencies. The move also serves as a reminder of the growing intersection between established financial entities and the burgeoning world of digital assets. How these dynamics will unfold remains a topic of considerable interest and debate among financial analysts and cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

Looking ahead, the timeline for Ethereum’s continued development and adoption will be shaped by various factors, including technological innovations, regulatory responses, and market acceptance. The path forward for Ethereum, and by extension the wider cryptocurrency market, will likely involve a balance between leveraging its unique capabilities and addressing the challenges that come with increased adoption. As Ethereum navigates these developments, stakeholders will need to adapt to the shifting landscape of digital finance.

The next steps for BlackRock’s Ethereum investment strategy will likely involve ongoing assessments of market conditions and regulatory changes. Parishioners in the financial sector will be watching closely for any indications of how this high-profile allocation affects the broader market and BlackRock’s investment portfolio. While the immediate impact of this move is still unfolding, it highlights the strategic considerations that major financial institutions must weigh as they engage with the ever-evolving cryptocurrency market.

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Tony Kim
Dec 21, 2025 13:15

WLD price prediction shows potential recovery to $0.67 resistance if $0.47 support holds, with technical analysis suggesting mixed signals ahead for January 2025.

WLD Price Prediction: Technical Setup Points to Critical Juncture
Worldcoin (WLD) trades at a pivotal moment as December 2025 draws to a close, with the token consolidating near crucial technical levels that will likely determine its trajectory into the new year. Our comprehensive WLD price prediction analysis reveals a market at crossroads, where technical indicators paint a mixed picture that demands careful examination.

WLD Price Prediction Summary
• WLD short-term target (1 week): $0.54 (+5.9%) - aligned with EMA 12 resistance
• Worldcoin medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.47-$0.67 range - bounded by key support and resistance
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.67 (Bollinger Band upper limit)
• Critical support if bearish: $0.47 (strong support confluence with 52-week low area)

Recent Worldcoin Price Predictions from Analysts
The latest analyst predictions for WLD reveal a notable divergence in outlook that reflects the current market uncertainty. Recent WLD price prediction models from Coin Arbitrage Bot suggest relatively conservative targets, with short-term forecasts pointing to $0.54534 and medium-term projections reaching $0.55314. However, these AI-driven models also indicate a potential longer-term decline to $0.4542, highlighting the technical challenges facing Worldcoin.

More optimistic Worldcoin forecast scenarios emerge from traditional analysis sources, with Coinpedia targeting $1.60 in the medium term, representing a potential 213% upside from current levels. XT.com's technical analysis suggests an even more aggressive short-term WLD price target of $1.36, contingent on key support levels holding firm.

This disparity between conservative algorithmic predictions and bullish technical analysis creates an interesting dynamic. The consensus appears to center around the critical $0.55 level, which aligns closely with our technical analysis showing this as a pivotal resistance zone.

WLD Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Reversal
Current Worldcoin technical analysis reveals a token positioned at a decisive juncture. Trading at $0.51, WLD sits precisely at its calculated pivot point, creating a neutral technical stance that could break either direction based on market catalyst and volume confirmation.

The RSI reading of 36.92 places Worldcoin in neutral territory, avoiding both overbought and oversold extremes. This positioning suggests the market has room to move in either direction without immediate technical constraints. However, the MACD histogram reading of -0.0018 indicates persistent bearish momentum, though the magnitude suggests this negative pressure is weakening.

Perhaps most telling is WLD's position within the Bollinger Bands. With a %B reading of 0.1725, Worldcoin trades near the lower band at $0.47, indicating the token is approaching oversold territory on a volatility-adjusted basis. This positioning often precedes technical rebounds, particularly when combined with the current RSI levels.

The moving average structure presents a mixed picture for our WLD price prediction. While the token trades below all major moving averages (SMA 20 at $0.57, SMA 50 at $0.65), the proximity to the EMA 12 at $0.54 suggests potential for a short-term technical bounce if buying interest emerges.

Worldcoin Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios
Bullish Case for WLD
The constructive scenario for our Worldcoin forecast centers on a successful defense of the $0.47-$0.50 support zone. If this critical level holds, WLD price prediction models suggest an initial target of $0.54, representing the EMA 12 resistance. Breaking above this level would open the path to $0.57 (SMA 20) and ultimately the primary WLD price target of $0.67, marking the Bollinger Band upper limit.

Volume confirmation will be crucial for this bullish thesis. The current 24-hour volume of $6.77 million on Binance represents moderate activity, but a sustained move above $0.54 would likely require volume expansion above $10 million to confirm genuine buying interest.

Technical catalysts supporting higher prices include a potential MACD bullish crossover if the histogram begins trending positive, and RSI momentum building toward the 50 neutral line. The key resistance cluster between $0.65-$0.67 represents the make-or-break zone for any meaningful WLD recovery.

Bearish Risk for Worldcoin
The downside scenario in our WLD price prediction becomes active if the critical $0.47 support fails to hold. This level represents both the Bollinger Band lower limit and proximity to the 52-week low of $0.48, making it a technically significant zone.

A breakdown below $0.47 would target the psychologically important $0.45 level, aligning with some algorithmic predictions. Further weakness could extend toward $0.42, representing a -17.6% decline from current levels and matching more pessimistic long-term forecasts.

The bearish case gains credibility from the current positioning below all major moving averages and the persistent MACD negative histogram. Additionally, the distance of -73.69% from the 52-week high of $1.93 indicates WLD remains in a substantial downtrend that could continue if support breaks.

Should You Buy WLD Now? Entry Strategy
Based on our comprehensive Worldcoin technical analysis, the current risk-reward profile suggests a cautious approach with specific entry criteria. For traders asking whether to buy or sell WLD, the technical setup favors a wait-and-see approach until clearer directional signals emerge.

Bullish Entry Strategy: Consider initiating positions on a confirmed bounce from the $0.47-$0.49 support zone, with strict stop-loss placement at $0.46. Target the initial resistance at $0.54 for a potential 8-10% gain, with position scaling recommended if the move extends toward $0.57.

Risk Management: Given the current technical uncertainty, position sizing should remain conservative at 1-2% of portfolio allocation. The proximity to key support levels offers favorable risk-reward ratios, but the broader bearish momentum requires defensive positioning.

Confirmation Signals: Watch for RSI movement above 40 and MACD histogram turning positive as confirmation of trend reversal. Volume expansion above 24-hour averages would provide additional conviction for upward moves.

WLD Price Prediction Conclusion
Our analysis suggests WLD faces a critical decision point in the coming weeks, with the $0.47-$0.51 range serving as the battleground for future direction. The most probable WLD price prediction scenario targets a recovery toward $0.67 resistance by January 2025, representing approximately 30% upside potential from current levels.

Confidence Level: Medium - Technical indicators provide mixed signals requiring confirmation

Key Levels to Monitor:
- Bullish confirmation above $0.54
- Bearish breakdown below $0.47
- Volume expansion for directional conviction

Timeline: The next 2-3 weeks will likely determine whether WLD can mount a sustainable recovery or faces further downside pressure. January 2025 represents the target timeframe for our primary Worldcoin forecast of $0.67, contingent on successful support defense and broader crypto market stability.

Investors should remain vigilant for volume confirmation and broader market sentiment shifts that could accelerate movement in either direction from these technically critical levels.

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Tether is pushing beyond its role as a backend stablecoin issuer and moving directly to the end user.

On December 20, Paolo Ardoino, the firm’s CEO, disclosed that he was hiring a Lead Software Engineer to build a self-custodial mobile wallet that integrates the company’s massive liquidity with its nascent artificial intelligence division.

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Tether’s Planned Mobile Crypto WalletThe recruitment posting offers the most specific look yet at Tether’s consumer strategy.

Ardoino envisions a “100% self-custodial” mobile application designed to serve as a fortress for a strict asset basket.

Unlike general-purpose wallets that support thousands of speculative tokens, Tether’s product will support only four assets. These include Bitcoin (BTC) via the Lightning Network, Tether (USDT), the gold-pegged XAUT, and USAT, the firm’s new US-compliant stablecoin.

Imagine a wallet that supports only BTC (also via LN), USDT, USAT, XAUT.
And will have local private AI integration via QVAC. https://t.co/BCyqjob1Sh

— Paolo Ardoino 🤖 (@paoloardoino) December 20, 2025
This restricted asset list signals a clear strategic intent. Tether is building a “hard money” payment rail, ignoring the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) casino in favor of pure payments and store-of-value assets.

Meanwhile, the announcement confirms the wallet will be powered by two proprietary technologies, including the Wallet Development Kit (WDK) and QVAC.

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While WDK handles the non-custodial financial architecture, the integration of QVAC (Tether’s local AI computing platform) is the key differentiator.

Ardoino detailed a vision in which the wallet features a “local private AI integration,” allowing users to run advanced automated tasks directly on their devices.

By processing data locally with QVAC rather than routing it to the cloud, Tether aims to deliver the functionality of an AI-powered financial assistant.

The approach is designed to avoid the privacy trade-offs typically associated with Big Tech platforms.

Moreover, the move underscores Tether’s shift from an infrastructure provider to a consumer-facing tech giant. It builds on last week’s launch of PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate reliance on cloud storage.

Indeed, these product lines demonstrate that the company is aggressively verticalizing its stack.

Tether would control the wallet interface, the underlying stablecoins USDT and USAT, the security layer via PearPass, and the intelligence stack via QVAC.

This structure reduces reliance on third-party platforms and strengthens the company’s operational autonomy.

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Posted: December 21, 2025

Canton Network rallied 36% in the previous 24 hours, with a daily trading volume surge of 307%. This rally reflected strong market conviction, even though the price action developed over a weekend.

The reason for the rally was the news that Canton Network secured notable partnerships. Last week, a partnership with the RedStone [RED] oracle made the news.

This time, it was the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The DTCC received a non-action letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The development cleared the path for a tokenized treasury infrastructure on the Canton Network.

Since Thursday, the 18th of December, Canton [CC] has rallied 54.3% at the time of writing. It had flipped the $0.079-$0.082 local resistance to support, and has flipped the market structure bullishly.

In a recent report, these were underlined as the signs that would signal a trend shift. Here’s what traders can keep an eye on, now that a bullish trend is in progress.

Swing traders bullish on CC after recent price action

Source: CC/USDT on TradingView

The 12-hour structure saw a bullish shift on Friday, the 19th of December. The swing high at $0.079 was breached, forcing a structure change. Moreover, the $0.082 local resistance was also broken.

Over the past three days, the OBV continued to climb higher as CC rallied on above-average trading volume. Strong demand and high trading volume reflected market confidence.

Source: CC/USDT on TradingView

A bearish divergence between momentum and price came in recent hours of trading. It suggested that CC was likely to face a minor price dip.

The technical and psychological $0.01 support level was likely to be tested as support soon.

The bearish breakdown- and why it is the less likely outcome
The bearish divergence, combined with the sizeable weekend rally, were the two arguments for the bearish case. In this scenario, CC would retrace all the gains made since Friday, as investors rush to sell the news.

Traders’ call to action — Stay bullish on CC
A retest of the $0.01 support would offer a good buying opportunity for lower timeframe traders. A drop below $0.095 would indicate dampened bullish spirits and would serve as the invalidation for the bulls.

The longer-term structure break and rising volume suggested a trend shift was in progress. It would be aided by a strong Bitcoin [BTC] performance on Monday.

Traders need to remain nimble to further developments. For now, the bullish setup has a good chance of working out and presents a clear invalidation.

Final Thoughts

The regulatory green light allows DTCC to tokenize assets on the Canton Network.
This development has driven the rally since Friday, and market sentiment remained bullish at the time of writing.

Disclaimer: The information presented does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice and is solely the writer’s opinion

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The UNI price token jumped for the third consecutive day, reaching its highest level since Nov. 20 as the Unification vote started.

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UNI token price rose for three consecutive days, reaching its highest level since Nov. 20.
Most members of the community are voting in favor of the Unification proposal.
The vote will see over 100 million UNI tokens incinerated.

Uniswap (UNI) token jumped to a high of $6.35, up by 32% above its lowest level this month, bringing its market capitalization to over $5.7 billion.

The UNI token jumped as the unification vote started, with most users voting for it overwhelmingly. At press time, 34.1 million UNI tokens voted for it, and just 740 were against the proposal. This means that it will pass as the quorum of 40 million is nearing.

The Unification vote will have some major implications on the network, with the most important one being the 100 million token burn. The tokens will come from the treasury and will represent the approximate tokens that would have been burned if the feature had existed from the beginning.

The Unification vote will also lead to more token burns in the future, as most of the network fees will be incinerated. It will also launch aggregation hooks, turning Uniswap v4 into an on-chain vote aggregator that collects fees on external liquidity.

The upcoming token burns come as the supply of UNI tokens in exchanges has been in a strong downward trend in the past few months. There are now 664.39 million UNI tokens in exchanges, down from 683 million last month. Falling tokens in exchanges is a sign that investors are buying their tokens.

Whales have also increased their tokens from this month’s low of 8.22 million to 8.1 million today. 

However, like other exchanges, Uniswap’s volume has plunged in the past few days because of the recent crypto market crash. It handled $79 billion in volume last month, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $125 billion. 

UNI price technical analysis 
Uniswap token chart | Source: crypto.news
The daily timeframe chart shows that the UNI token bottomed at $4.8720 on Dec. 18 and then rebounded to the current $6.330. It formed a double-bottom pattern with a neckline at $10.2.

The rebound also happened after it formed a falling wedge pattern, which is a common bullish divergence sign. It has also moved to the Major S/R pivot point of the Murrey Math Lines tool.

The token moved above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average, while the Relative Strength Index has moved to 60, up from this month’s low of 34. Therefore, the token will likely continue rising as bulls target the strong pivot reverse point of the Murrey Math Lines tool at $7.8125.

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Solana is back in the spotlight after a bold long-term price outlook reignited debate around where the network could be headed next. Despite a difficult stretch for the token, some market veterans believe the recent weakness may be masking a much larger upside story.

At a recent industry event, Anthony Scaramucci argued that Solana still has the potential to reach far higher levels over time, even floating a scenario where SOL eventually trades near $2,500. The projection was not tied to any specific date and was framed as a high-volatility, multi-year thesis rather than a near-term forecast.

According to Scaramucci, the past year did not unfold as many in the crypto market had expected. Regulatory progress in the United States stalled, inflation remained stubborn, and key legislation around stablecoins and crypto market structure failed to advance. In his view, those factors delayed what could have been a smoother expansion phase for digital assets, particularly for altcoins.

He also pointed to shifting narratives inside the market. For much of the year, stablecoins dominated attention and capital flows, which he believes came at the expense of high-performance blockchains like Solana. As that wave cools, Scaramucci suggested investor focus could rotate again, potentially reviving interest in altcoins as early as next year.

That argument comes at a time when Solana’s fundamentals and price performance are telling very different stories. On-chain activity has remained strong throughout 2025, with Solana processing more transactions than any other major blockchain by a wide margin. Network usage, developer engagement, and application volume have all stayed elevated.

The SOL token, however, has struggled. Over the past six months, its price is down more than 13%, making it one of the harder-hit large-cap cryptocurrencies during the late-year downturn. The weakness has not been unique to Solana. Bitcoin and Ethereum have also declined during the same period, reflecting broader risk aversion across markets.

Macroeconomic conditions remain a key variable. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points earlier this month, a move that typically supports risk assets by easing financial conditions. So far, those cuts have had little impact on crypto prices, suggesting investors remain cautious.

Looking ahead, some market participants are watching the Fed’s next policy meeting in January as a potential catalyst. If further easing materializes and confidence improves, altcoins like Solana could benefit disproportionately after months of underperformance.

For now, Scaramucci’s outlook underscores a familiar theme in crypto markets: strong long-term conviction paired with short-term uncertainty. Whether Solana’s next chapter unfolds through gradual recovery or renewed volatility may depend less on the network itself and more on how quickly macro and regulatory headwinds begin to ease.



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This week-ending snapshot splits into two tracks. First, XRP as the structure trade with the monthly candle defended by the mid Bollinger Band after a deep wick, keeping the bigger $3.6 dream target alive. Second, Midnight (NIGHT) as the narrative trade with a +40% week powered by a privacy and zero-knowledge pitch.

In the background, Vitalik Buterin-linked wallets keep trimming non-core tokens like BNB and ZORA, parking in stablecoins and routing part of the proceeds through bridges and privacy rails.

TL;DRThe $3.6 scenario for XRP stays the base case as Bollinger Bands keep the monthly structure on-side.The "new Cardano" label gets fuel from a +40% week driven by the privacy and zero-knowledge pitch.Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin continues dumping BNB and other tokens, then routes part of the proceeds through Railgun into USDC and ETH.XRP to $3.6 is still main scenario, Bollinger Bands insistXRP’s monthly chart on TradingView is still doing the one thing bulls needed: holding the mid Bollinger Band after a deep downside probe. The chart snapshot shows the month opened at $2.1549, printed a high at $2.2190, then stabbed down to $1.7711 before settling near $1.9345. That is a big drawdown on paper (-10.23%), yet the key detail is where the market refused to accept value.

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The mid Bollinger Band on the same monthly window sits near $1.8227 and the price is trading above that line, which is exactly what bulls needed to keep their bigger target in play — the upper band near $3.6049.

XRP/USD by TradingViewXRP has already shown it can print monthly candles that reach into the $3+ zone during volatility bursts. With the mid band still respected, the clean next destination remains a retest of the top band.

This is not about predicting a straight line to $3.60 — it is about the chart keeping the door open for it, and right now that door is still open because the $1.82 area held.

The simple read for the week ending is this: $1.82 is the level the market just defended, $1.77 is the low that shows where buyers finally showed up, and $3.6 is the ceiling that remains on the map as long as the monthly mid band keeps acting like a floor.

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"New Cardano" Midnight (NIGHT) up 40% in just a weekMidnight, the project people keep tagging as the "new Cardano," just printed a 40% week, and the TradingView chart is why it is getting attention before the story. NIGHT walked up from the $0.06 area into the low $0.09s, trades near $0.0911 now and already tagged $0.0962 without falling apart right after as it usually happens days after the launch.

The move also looks organized instead of chaotic. It is not one candle that spikes and instantly gives everything back, it is a week-long walk higher that keeps printing higher checkpoints and then holding them long enough for traders to treat them as real. That is why the $0.06 to $0.09 transition matters, it changes the token from "new listing" noise into a chart people can map levels on. If the market is going to keep paying attention, it will do it through those levels, not through slogans.

The next level is simple for the Midnight token — $0.1. Clear it and the rally gets a fresh leg. Reject it and the move stays credible only if $0.08 holds first, then $0.07 behind it. Lose $0.08 and the week pump starts looking like a fast unwind setup.

NIGHT/USD by TradingViewMidnight matters in the light of the privacy renaissance, because the pitch is not just "privacy coin" branding. It is pitched as a zero-knowledge chain with a public-private dual-state ledger meant to run apps on-chain without leaking user and transaction metadata, the stuff that usually links wallets, activity and counterparties even when people think they are being careful.

If that narrative keeps landing, it gives the rally a second engine beyond pure rotation, since builders and users are both looking for ways to get utility without turning every action into public surveillance.

Vitalik Buterin sells crypto into crypto winterThe Vitalik Buterin-linked wallet activity reads like a classic cold-market routine: cut the random coins, convert to stables and ETH, then route part of the stack through privacy rails.

Over the last two days, the creator of Ethereum continued dumping tokens he does not want to hold, including UNI, ZORA, BNB, KNC, OMG and others, then routed proceeds through Railgun totaling 564,672 USDC plus 27 ETH valued around $80,364.

Source: NansenVitalik Buterin’s wallet activity is sending a simple winter signal: the “extra” bags are getting cleared, and the exits are being routed like someone who expects headlines to get uglier before they get better.

Crypto winter talk is back in the language, liquidity is selective, and rallies are getting treated as tradable spikes instead of new regimes. In that environment, wallet hygiene becomes headline fuel — because it can be read as preparation, not just housekeeping.

Crypto market outlookInto the new week, watch whether XRP keeps monthly closes above the $1.82 mid Bollinger Band with a $3.6 retest, whether NIGHT can break $0.1 and not lose $0.08 support and whether Vitalik Buterin-linked routing stays defensive amid the "crypto winter."

XRP: mid Bollinger Band $1.8227 remains the monthly line that keeps the bullish road map alive; wick low $1.7711 is the downside reference; upper band $3.6049 is the upside magnet that stays valid while monthly closes keep respecting the mid band.NIGHT: last around $0.0911 with a local high near $0.0962; the obvious round-number level is $0.10; first downside zones that define whether the week rally holds are $0.08 and $0.07.
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A cryptocurrency trader lost nearly $50 million in USDT to an address poisoning scam on December 20, 2025.

The victim transferred 49,999,950 USDT to a fraudulent address copied from transaction history.

The entire theft happened in under one hour. SlowMist monitoring reported that the stolen funds were rapidly converted to Ethereum, dispersed across multiple wallets, and partially laundered through Tornado Cash.

The victim posted an on-chain message demanding return of 98% of the stolen funds within 48 hours.

The victim also offered the attacker $1 million as a white-hat bounty while threatening legal and international law enforcement action.

Crypto attack exploited transaction history
The victim withdrew $50 million from Binance shortly before the attack occurred. Following standard security practices, the user first sent a small test transaction of 50 USDT to the intended recipient address.

Minutes later, the attacker had already injected a fraudulent address into the victim’s transaction history through a dust transaction of 0.005 USDT.

How to lose $50M in under an hour. This is one of the largest on-chain scam losses we’ve seen recently.

A single victim lost $50M in $USDT to an address poisoning scam. The funds had arrived less than 1h earlier.

The user first sent a small test tx to the correct address. Mins… pic.twitter.com/Umsr8oTcXC

— Web3 Antivirus (@web3_antivirus) December 19, 2025

When the victim returned to send the full amount, they copied what appeared to be their destination address from recent transactions.

The spoofed address matched the legitimate one in the first three and last four characters.

The wallet had been active on-chain for approximately two years and was mainly used for USDT transfers.

On-chain analysis suggests attackers were monitoring whale wallet movements, waiting for large transfers to execute the scam.

Address poisoning reaches $3.4 billion in 2025 losses
The $50 million theft is a fraction of 2025’s total address poisoning damage. The year has seen $3.4 billion in confirmed losses from address poisoning attacks across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Over 158,000 personal wallets have been compromised, affecting 80,000 unique victims. September 2025 alone documented 32,290 suspicious poisoning events across multiple blockchain networks, impacting 6,516 unique victims.

Researchers have tracked over 270 million poisoning attempts across Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.

Confirmed losses specifically attributed to address poisoning techniques exceed $83.8 million beyond the headline incidents.

Scammers monitor blockchain activity for high-value transfers, then immediately inject poisoned addresses that appear in victims’ transaction histories at opportune moments.

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Posted: December 21, 2025

The broader crypto market traded under fear-driven conditions, and Chainlink reflected that risk-off tone. Retail participation stayed muted as volatility compressed across major altcoins, slowing LINK’s price action into consolidation.

Chainlink’s Total Value Secured (TVS) stood at $46.03 billion, up 2.43% month-over-month. The metric suggested steady on-chain usage despite muted price movement.

However, it did not confirm a directional shift.

Chainlink [LINK] traded near $12.5 as selling pressure stabilized across sessions. As of press time, buyers defended the $12.5 support zone. That defense prevented an immediate move into lower demand levels.

Momentum stalled after wedge breakout
Chainlink had earlier broken out of a falling wedge on the daily time frame. The breakout shifted the market structure from decline into consolidation.

However, follow-through buying remained limited after the move.

Source: TradingView

Momentum indicators highlighted short-term weakness. The daily MACD printed a death cross, reflecting bearish momentum. RSI also formed a bearish divergence, signaling buyer exhaustion.

Whale activity concentrated on Binance
Whale tracking showed notable exchange withdrawals.

On the 20th of December, a newly created wallet withdrew 199,520 LINK from Binance, worth about $2.49 million. The transfer occurred while LINK moved sideways near support.

The next day, the same wallet withdrew another 246,259 LINK, valued at $3.08 million. After both transactions, the wallet held 445,779 LINK.

Exchange outflows echoed earlier accumulation phases
CryptoQuant exchange data pointed to declining LINK supply on exchanges. Such outflows are historically aligned with accumulation rather than distribution phases.

This behavior contrasted with panic-driven deposit spikes.

Source: CryptoQuant

During 2019–2020, similar exchange outflow patterns were observed ahead of the 2021 expansion. A similar structure appeared again during the 2022–2023 period, before the 2024 rally. In 2025, exchange outflow behavior rhymed with both prior phases.

Can LINK hold KEY support amid retail caution?
The $12–$12.5 zone acted as a critical structural support. Bulls needed to hold this area to preserve the consolidation structure.

Failure risked a slide toward the $9–$10 demand zone.

On the upside, $27 remained a major resistance barrier. A clean break above that level opened the door to range highs.

Until then, price action favored consolidation over expansion.

Final Thoughts

Chainlink’s price action reflected caution, but underlying flows suggested positioning rather than panic.
If support continues to hold, the consolidation phase may act as a staging ground rather than a breakdown signal.

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Tesla has registered 1,655 vehicles for its Bay Area ride-hailing service with the CPUC.
When the service launched in August the company had 28 cars and 128 drivers, the CPUC said
Tesla's Robotaxi is not registered as an AV in the state, and operates as a ride-hailing service with FSD.

Tesla has scaled its California "Robotaxi" program at a lightning-fast pace.

To date, the automaker has registered 1,655 vehicles for its ride-hailing service in the state, a spokesperson from the California Public Utilities Commission told Business Insider. The company has registered 798 drivers, the spokesperson said.

That's up from 28 cars and 128 drivers in August, when the service launched, according to the CPUC.

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The vehicle number reflects car that have been approved for use, not the actual operational fleet number. The spokesperson also said the carmaker isn't required to update the state as it adds new drivers, which means the current number could be higher.

By comparison, Waymo told Business Insider it has more than 1,000 vehicles operating in its autonomous fleet in the region. According to the CPUC, Waymo has 1,955 vehicles registered in the state.

The Alphabet-backed autonomous vehicle company began offering driverless rides for select members of the public in 2023.

The agency said Zoox has 229 registered vehicles. Zoox, which launched in San Francisco in November, told Business Insider that it has 50 vehicles active in its fleet between San Francisco and Las Vegas. Zoox and Waymo run fully autonomously.

A spokesperson for Tesla did not respond to a request for comment.

Last year, Tesla registered more than 220 test drivers and 100 vehicles with the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a permit to test its self-driving software with a test driver.

Tesla's "Robotaxi" isn't registered as an autonomous vehicle service in California, which maintains some of the strictest AV regulations in the country. The company has not applied for a driverless testing permit, a DMV representative told Business Insider.

The company's permit from the CPUC allows it to provide transportation services to employees and some members of the public. A separate permit is required to transport passengers using an autonomous vehicle.

Some users have complained on social media of long wait times since the company launched the Robotaxi app to the public in September. Tesla initially started operating the service with a small group of early access users; as access expanded, wait times have increased, with some users reporting on social media wait times as long as 40 minutes.

Business Insider's Alistair Barr said that at times recently he's been unable to secure a ride due to a lack of inventory during peak commuting hours. On off hours, he's seen wait times around ten minutes, he said.

Tesla is ramping up driver staffing. The company has circulated flyers in its California factories offering hourly employees extra pay to help operate its network.

In Austin, where Elon Musk has said Tesla recently began testing its vehicles without drivers or safety operators, it's unclear how many cars the company has running in the service. Tesla is not required to submit these numbers to Austin, a spokesperson for the transportation department said.

Musk said during an appearance in the "All In" podcast in October that Tesla planned to have around 500 vehicles running in Austin by the end of the year.

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