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Shares of PepGen, Inc. (PEPG - Free Report) have gained 22.6% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $5.7, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $10 indicates a potential upside of 75.4%.

The mean estimate comprises six short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $5.83. While the lowest estimate of $3.00 indicates a 47.4% decline from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 250.9% to reach $20.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is highly sought after by investors, the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable. And investors making investment decisions solely based on this tool would arguably do themselves a disservice.

However, an impressive consensus price target is not the only factor that indicates a potential upside in PEPG. This view is strengthened by the agreement among analysts that the company will report better earnings than what they estimated earlier. Though a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't give any idea as to how much the stock could surge, it has proven effective in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Why PEPG Could Witness a Solid UpsideThere has been increasing optimism among analysts lately about the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher. And that could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

For the current year, four estimates have moved higher over the last 30 days compared to no negative revision. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 11%.

Moreover, PEPG currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much PEPG could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Shares of Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp (SHIP - Free Report) have gained 16.1% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $10.22, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $12.88 indicates a potential upside of 26%.

The mean estimate comprises four short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $1.44. While the lowest estimate of $12.00 indicates a 17.4% increase from the current price level, the most optimistic analyst expects the stock to surge 46.8% to reach $15.00. It's very important to note the standard deviation here, as it helps understand the variability of the estimates. The smaller the standard deviation, the greater the agreement among analysts.

While the consensus price target is a much-coveted metric for investors, solely banking on this metric to make an investment decision may not be wise at all. That's because the ability and unbiasedness of analysts in setting price targets have long been questionable.

But, for SHIP, an impressive average price target is not the only indicator of a potential upside. Strong agreement among analysts about the company's ability to report better earnings than they predicted earlier strengthens this view. While a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't gauge how much a stock could gain, it has proven to be powerful in predicting an upside.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Here's What You Should Know About Analysts' Price TargetsAccording to researchers at several universities across the globe, a price target is one of many pieces of information about a stock that misleads investors far more often than it guides. In fact, empirical research shows that price targets set by several analysts, irrespective of the extent of agreement, rarely indicate where the price of a stock could actually be heading.

While Wall Street analysts have deep knowledge of a company's fundamentals and the sensitivity of its business to economic and industry issues, many of them tend to set overly optimistic price targets. Are you wondering why?

They usually do that to drum up interest in shares of companies that their firms either have existing business relationships with or are looking to be associated with. In other words, business incentives of firms covering a stock often result in inflated price targets set by analysts.

However, a tight clustering of price targets, which is represented by a low standard deviation, indicates that analysts have a high degree of agreement about the direction and magnitude of a stock's price movement. While that doesn't necessarily mean the stock will hit the average price target, it could be a good starting point for further research aimed at identifying the potential fundamental driving forces.

That said, while investors should not entirely ignore price targets, making an investment decision solely based on them could lead to disappointing ROI. So, price targets should always be treated with a high degree of skepticism.

Here's Why There Could be Plenty of Upside Left in SHIPAnalysts' growing optimism over the company's earnings prospects, as indicated by strong agreement among them in revising EPS estimates higher, could be a legitimate reason to expect an upside in the stock. That's because empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.

Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has increased 112.2%, as two estimates have moved higher compared to no negative revision.

Moreover, SHIP currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), which means it is in the top 5% of more than 4,000 stocks that we rank based on four factors related to earnings estimates. Given an impressive externally-audited track record, this is a more conclusive indication of the stock's potential upside in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

Therefore, while the consensus price target may not be a reliable indicator of how much SHIP could gain, the direction of price movement it implies does appear to be a good guide.

Key Takeaways LCID has posted seven straight delivery records, with Gravity orders lifting average selling prices.The Atlas powertrain targets lower costs through efficiency, aiding midsize production from late 2026.Pro forma liquidity of $5.5B extends LCID's funding runway into H127 amid margin and tariff pressures.
California-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Group (LCID - Free Report) has stacked seven straight quarterly delivery records as Gravity orders lift pricing. Liquidity actions extend runway into 2027, even as profitability remains the central hurdle.

Management targets further growth into late 2025 as Gravity scales and a second shift supports output. Atlas, the next powertrain, is set to push costs lower as the midsize program approaches late-2026 start of production.

Product Mix Turns Upward With GravityAcross the past seven quarters, deliveries set successive records, aided by Gravity demand. In the last reported quarter, average selling prices rose as Gravity made up a larger share of orders. Management expects deliveries to grow again in the fourth quarter of 2025 and for Gravity to constitute the majority of production in that period.

Sales Estimates chart shows revenue rising from $1.22 billion in 2025 to $2.49 billion in 2026, while the EPS and Sales History and Estimates visuals reinforce the upward sales trajectory through 2026.

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Efficiency Agenda Anchored By Atlas PowertrainAtlas is designed around fewer parts with integrated power and thermal systems to drive higher efficiency and lower weight. A rare-earth-free variant is part of the roadmap, aligning product costs with scale economics.  

Management plans to launch the first midsize model using Atlas in late 2026. Executed well, Atlas should reduce per-unit costs and capital intensity, supporting gross margin progress as volumes build.

Capital And Liquidity Extend The RunwayAt the end of Q3’25, liquidity stood at about $4.2 billion. After quarter-end, the undrawn delayed-draw term loan facility with the Public Investment Fund increased to approximately $2 billion, taking pro forma liquidity to roughly $5.5 billion.

Management indicates this funding runway extends into the first half of 2027, providing time to scale Gravity and prepare the midsize launch while pursuing efficiency programs.

Where Margins Stand— And The Next CheckpointsDespite mix tailwinds, Q3’25 GAAP gross margin was approximately negative 99%, only modestly better than a year ago. Tariffs compressed reported margin by about 13 percentage points, and inventory build ahead of ramps plus impairments weighed on results.

Investors should monitor Gravity Touring availability and the October-launched second shift that supports higher output and mix. On the software side, watch for ADAS upgrades planned for Gravity and the midsize platform by late 2026. Hardware milestones include the midsize start of production in late 2026 and the cadence of Atlas integration.

Zacks Rank & Key PeersLCID currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) with VGM Score of F.

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Better ranked players in the electric vehicle space include Rivian Automotive (RIVN - Free Report) and Tesla (TSLA - Free Report) . While RIVN carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Tesla carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RIVN’s 2026 top and bottom line implies a year-over-year improvement of 25% and 14%, respectively.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TSLA’s 2026 revenues and earnings implies year-over-year growth of 12% and 46%, respectively.

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Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) reported Q3 earnings revealing two electric air taxi makers pursuing certification through different paths. Joby focused on FAA milestones and production scaling. Archer bought an airport and expanded its patent portfolio.

Certification vs. Infrastructure: How Each Quarter Landed
Joby began power-on testing of its FAA-conforming aircraft and completed over 600 flights in 2025, including its first point-to-point demonstration. CEO JoeBen Bevirt called the regulatory progress “unprecedented.” The company started manufacturing propeller blades in Ohio while adding 100+ production roles. Revenue hit $15,000, beating the $12,600 estimate, though this represents early contract work rather than commercial operations. Net loss reached $324.7 million with cash at $978.1 million following a $576 million equity raise.

Archer achieved a 55-mile flight at 126 mph and reached 10,000 feet altitude with its Midnight eVTOL. The company acquired Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles for $126 million to serve as a strategic hub and AI testbed. It also bought Lilium’s patent portfolio, expanding to over 1,000 global IP assets. Revenue came in at zero versus a $400,000 estimate, with a net loss of $129.9 million. Cash stood at $1.64 billion after a $650 million raise. CEO Adam Goldstein said the company is “building” the future rather than waiting for it.

This infographic compares Joby Aviation (JOBY) and Archer Aviation (ACHR), detailing their distinct strategies for market entry, financial positions, and operational focus in the evolving eVTOL industry.

Business Driver
Joby
Archer

Main Progress
FAA conforming aircraft testing
Airport acquisition, IP expansion

Revenue
$15K (up 805% YoY)
$0 (vs $400K est.)

Cash Position
$978M
$1.64B

Management Focus
Type Certification, production
Infrastructure, AI operations

One Chases Approval. The Other Builds an Empire.
Joby is executing a certification-first playbook. The company integrated deeper with Uber through expanded Blade services and pursued defense contracts focused on autonomous flight technology, including its Superpilot system with over 7,000 miles logged. Insiders control 35.92% of shares, more than double Archer’s 15.57%. The stock gained 91% year-to-date.

Archer is building physical and intellectual infrastructure before commercial launch. The Hawthorne Airport purchase positions the company to control ground operations and test AI-powered logistics. Partnerships with UAE operators, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines emphasize international deployment over domestic regulatory sprints. Heavy insider selling followed RSU vesting in mid-November, with executives including the CTO and Chief Legal Officer offloading shares at $7.49. The stock is down 9% in 2025.

Which Path Holds Up Through Certification Delays?
Joby’s next test is completing FAA Type Certification while scaling propeller production without cost overruns. Defense contract progress and autonomous flight demonstrations will clarify whether the technology can monetize beyond air taxis. Archer needs to show that owning airports and patents translates into faster commercial deployment, particularly in the UAE where it’s pursuing certification ahead of U.S. approval.

Joby trades at $15.46 with a $14.08 billion market cap. Archer sits at $8.67 with a $6.34 billion valuation. Analysts rate Joby cautiously with six Hold ratings and two Sells, while Archer holds six Buy or Strong Buy ratings with zero Sells.

Key Differences in Execution Risk and Timeline
Joby’s FAA testing progress and 35.92% insider ownership reflect management’s confidence in the certification timeline. Archer’s infrastructure strategy and lower valuation come with higher execution risk given zero revenue and recent insider selling. The UAE certification timeline versus FAA approval will be a key factor in determining which strategy proves more effective.

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Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) and Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) both reported results showing the same headwinds hitting in very different ways. Caterpillar beat estimates with modest earnings pressure. Deere missed badly, with full-year net income down 29% as the agricultural downcycle crushed core segments.

One Diversifies Through the Storm. One Takes It on the Chin.
Caterpillar posted Q3 revenue of $17.64 billion, beating the $16.77 billion estimate by 5%. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $4.95, above the $4.52 consensus, though down 4.3% from $5.17 a year earlier. Operating margin fell from 19.5% to 17.3% as manufacturing costs and tariffs bit into profitability. CEO Joe Creed pointed to “resilient demand and focused execution,” with Energy & Transportation leading at 17% sales growth to $8.40 billion. Construction Industries grew 7%, and Resource Industries added 2%. Operating cash flow of $3.7 billion funded $1.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.

Deere reported Q4 revenue of $12.39 billion, up 14.5% year over year, but full-year net income dropped 29% to $5.03 billion. Production & Precision Agriculture saw a 10% sales increase to $4.74 billion but operating profit fell 8% due to higher production costs and tariffs. Small Agriculture & Turf operating profit collapsed 89%. Construction & Forestry was the bright spot, with sales up 27% to $3.38 billion and operating profit up 6%. CEO John May acknowledged “challenges and uncertainty” but emphasized “structural improvements” and called 2026 “the bottom of the large ag cycle.”

Segment
CAT
DE

Core Strength
Energy & Transportation (+17%)
Construction & Forestry (+27%)

Biggest Weakness
Margin compression (220 bps)
Small Ag profit down 89%

Operating Margin
17.3%
12.6%

Diversification Shields One. Cycle Exposure Punishes the Other.
Caterpillar’s three-segment model spreads risk. Energy & Transportation growth offset softer mining demand, and construction stayed steady. The 17.3% operating margin, while down, still reflects pricing power and operational discipline.

Deere is more exposed to agricultural cycles, and farmers are pulling back hard. The 89% operating profit drop in Small Ag & Turf shows how quickly margins evaporate when demand softens and costs rise. Construction & Forestry provided relief, but not enough to offset the ag decline. Operating cash flow of $7.46 billion, up 46%, shows strong working capital management, but the earnings trajectory is steep and negative.

Both companies cited tariffs and production costs as margin headwinds, but Deere absorbed more damage. Caterpillar’s diversification and higher margins gave it more cushion.

This infographic compares Caterpillar (CAT) and Deere (DE) results, highlighting how CAT’s diversification strategy led to resilience while DE faced significant challenges due to its agricultural cycle exposure.

The Next Inflection Point Is Ag Recovery Timing
Deere’s guidance for fiscal 2026 net income of $4.00 billion to $4.75 billion suggests management expects stabilization, not recovery. May’s call that 2026 will mark “the bottom of the large ag cycle” is the key variable. If correct, Deere sets up for a rebound in 2027. If wrong, margins stay under pressure.

Caterpillar’s backlog growth and energy segment strength suggest steadier near-term momentum.

Different Risk Profiles Emerge
Caterpillar’s 46.3% return on equity and 17.3% operating margin reflect a more profitable, diversified business model with less exposure to cyclical agricultural markets. The stock trades near 52-week highs at $595.

Deere’s valuation is cheaper across metrics, with analysts projecting 14% potential gains from current levels around $463. The company’s performance depends heavily on the timing of agricultural cycle recovery, which management expects to bottom in 2026.

Ottawa, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global MRI 3T cochlear implant market size is calculated at USD 902.78 million in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 2101.54 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 9.96% for the forecasted period.

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Key Takeaways

North America dominated the market in 2024, with a revenue share of 40%.Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.0% in the market during the forecast period.By product, the cochlear implant systems segment dominated the market in 2024, with a revenue share of 55%.By product, the accessories segment in the market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period.By technology, the 3T MRI compatible segment dominated the MRI 3T cochlear implant market in 2024, with a revenue share of 60%.By technology, the conventional MRI-compatible segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.5% in the market during the forecast period.By application, the hearing restoration segment dominated the market in 2024, with a revenue share of 65%.By application, the diagnostic imaging support segment is expected to witness the fastest growth of 8.0% CAGR during the forecast period.By end user, the hospitals segment dominated the market in 2024, with a revenue share of 50%.By end user, the ENT clinics segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. Market Overview & Potential

The MRI 3T cochlear implant market is accelerated by the growth in pediatric and adult implants, the rising prevalence of age-related hearing loss, and the greater adoption of advanced implant technologies. MRI 3T cochlear implants are advanced medical devices that restore hearing in patients with severe to profound hearing loss and are designed to be compatible with 3-Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. These implants allow patients to safely undergo high-resolution MRI scans without device removal, improving diagnostic capabilities and patient care.

What is the Growth Potential Responsible for The Growth of The MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market?

The primary driver for the market for 3 Tesla (3T) MRI-compatible cochlear implants is the increasing need for high-resolution diagnostic imaging via MRI without requiring surgical magnet removal or risking device complications. This technological advancement addresses a major clinical and patient concern, expanding the usability and appeal of cochlear implants as MRI scans become a more common medical tool.

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What Are the Growing Trends Associated with the MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market?

Growing Prevalence of Hearing Loss: The overall cochlear implant market is expanding rapidly due to an ageing population and a rising incidence of severe hearing loss globally, driving demand for more advanced devices, including those with high MRI compatibility.

Increased Demand for 3T MRI Access: 3T MRI scanners offer enhanced image quality and are becoming increasingly common in clinical practice for diagnosing neurological, orthopaedic, and oncological conditions. As patients with CIs are likely to require MRI scans in their lifetime, full 3T compatibility is a significant product differentiator and market driver.

Technological Innovation in Magnet Design: Manufacturers like Cochlear Ltd., MED-EL, and Advanced Bionics are focused on developing innovative magnet technologies that minimise torque and heating risks in strong magnetic fields.

Focus on Patient Comfort and Safety: The ability to undergo a 3T MRI without invasive procedures or discomfort from tight head wraps is a major trend, reducing patient anxiety and the risk of complications like magnet dislocation or tissue damage.

Expanding Regulatory Approvals: Regulatory bodies like the U.S. FDA are approving newer generation implants and expanding the indications for their use, including single-sided deafness, which helps broaden the market for advanced, MRI-compatible devices.

What Is the Growing Challenge in the MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market?

The primary challenges in the market for MRI 3T compatible cochlear implants (CIs) stem from patient safety risks during scans and associated diagnostic limitations. Despite technological advancements, significant concerns persist, impacting patient and clinician confidence and market accessibility.

Regional Analysis

How Did North America Dominate the MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market in 2024?

North America dominated the market in 2024, accounting for a 40% revenue share. The North American cochlear implant (CI) market is robust, driven by hearing loss prevalence, with the U.S. leading growth, and is seeing significant innovation in MRI compatibility, especially at 3T, with systems like MED-EL's SYNCHRONY and Cochlear's Osia offering 3T MRI access without magnet removal, reducing patient burden and expanding CI use. Market trends point to continued expansion in outpatient settings, with major players focusing on advanced tech like bimodal hearing integration, which drives the growth of the market in the region.

What Made the Asia Pacific Significantly Grow in The MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market In 2024?

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 9.0% in the market during the forecast period. The MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market refers to a segment of the broader Asia Pacific cochlear implant market that is specifically focused on devices compatible with 3 Tesla MRI scans, which are increasingly important for patient management. The market is growing due to factors like technological advancements in MRI-compatible implants and increasing government initiatives to improve healthcare infrastructure and access to advanced medical devices across the region. Key drivers include a large and ageing population with high rates of hearing loss and growing awareness of hearing health solutions.

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Segmental Insights

By product,

The cochlear implant systems segment dominated the market in 2024, with a revenue share of 55%. Cochlear implant systems dominate the MRI 3T cochlear implant market as they integrate advanced internal implants and external sound processors designed to remain safe and functional during high-strength MRI scans. Demand is rising as manufacturers engineer implants with non-magnetic or self-aligning magnet designs to eliminate surgical magnet removal during imaging. Growing adoption across pediatric and adult patients, along with expanding clinical guidelines recommending early cochlear implantation, continues to strengthen this segment.

The accessories segment in the market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. Accessories, including sound processor components, coils, cables, transmitters, and MRI-safe magnet kits, play a crucial role in enhancing device utility and compatibility with modern imaging systems. These products support user comfort, imaging safety, and device longevity, particularly for patients requiring frequent MRI monitoring. Rising needs for customised, interchangeable, and upgradeable accessories contribute to consistent segment growth as clinics emphasise complete MRI-compatible care pathways.

By technology,

The 3T MRI compatible segment dominated the MRI 3T cochlear implant market in 2024, with a revenue share of 60%. 3T MRI-compatible cochlear implant technology is seeing rapid adoption due to increased reliance on high-resolution MRI for neurological, oncological, and musculoskeletal diagnostics. These implants incorporate secure magnet designs and shielding technologies that prevent torque, heating, or displacement during strong magnetic field exposure. As clinical imaging standards shift from 1.5T to 3T MRI in most tertiary centres, demand for fully compatible implants continues to escalate worldwide.

The conventional MRI compatible segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.5% in the market during the forecast period. Conventional MRI-compatible implants support imaging primarily at lower field strengths, typically 1.5T, and often require additional precautions such as head bandaging or magnet removal. Although still used in regions with limited access to advanced MRI infrastructure, this segment is gradually being replaced by newer 3T-safe systems. Cost advantages and widespread availability maintain relevance, especially in developing markets transitioning toward enhanced imaging standards.

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By application,

The hearing restoration segment dominated the market in 2024, accounting for a 65% revenue share. Hearing restoration remains the primary application segment, accounting for the majority of cochlear implant usage in patients with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. MRI 3T compatibility is increasingly important because patients may require frequent neurological or otological imaging over their lifetime. Enhanced implant safety, reduced procedural interruptions, and improved diagnostic access are key drivers supporting strong adoption in this segment.

The diagnostic imaging support segment is expected to witness the fastest growth of 8.0% CAGR during the forecast period. Diagnostic imaging support is a growing application category, reflecting the rising need for patients with cochlear implants to undergo routine high-field MRI scans for unrelated medical conditions. MRI 3T-compatible implants reduce the risk of image distortion and improve scanning efficiency while eliminating magnet removal surgeries. This segment benefits from technological advancements that minimise artefacts and ensure patient safety during advanced imaging.

By end user,

The hospitals segment dominated the market in 2024, accounting for a 50% revenue share. Hospitals represent the largest end-user segment due to the availability of surgical infrastructure, implantable audiology programs, and high-field MRI systems under one roof. Increasing integration of otology departments and radiology units helps streamline patient pathways for both implantation and imaging follow-up. Hospitals prefer 3T MRI-compatible implants to minimise complications, reduce magnet-related surgical interventions, and ensure seamless diagnostic management.

The ENT clinics segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. ENT clinics contribute significantly to the market as they serve as initial consultation hubs for hearing assessment, implant candidacy evaluation, and postoperative care. While most clinics refer patients to hospitals for the actual implantation, they play a crucial role in long-term monitoring and device management. Adoption of MRI-compatible implants is rising across clinics as ENT specialists emphasise lifetime imaging safety, technology education, and patient counselling.

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Recent Developments

In May 2025, Nurotron announced a public welfare action at the inaugural meeting of the Zhejiang Representative Office of the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce.In July 2025, Cochlear Limited announced the launch of the World’s first and only smart cochlear implant system. MRI 3T Cochlear Implant Market Key Players List

Cochlear LimitedMED-ELAdvanced BionicsNurotronOticon MedicalNeurelecSophono Inc.Envoy Medical CorporationABI MedicalStarkey Hearing TechnologiesGN HearingBiome DevicesAudionicsClarity MedicalMED-EL Austria
Segments Covered in The Report

By Product

Cochlear Implant Systems Internal Implant External Processor  Accessories Headbands & RetainersBatteries & Chargers MRI-Safe Positioning Devices MRI SpacersSafety Clips
By Technology

3T MRI CompatibleConventional MRI Compatible  By Application

Hearing RestorationDiagnostic Imaging Support By End User

HospitalsENT ClinicsAmbulatory Surgical CentresResearch Institutes By Region

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry, in partnership with the National Apartment Association (NAA), today released the 2025 Performance Ecosystem Report, revealing critical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping property management performance. Surveying nearly 2,000 real estate industry professionals, the report is a wake-up call for operators, highlighting the risks of not adapting to change.

While operational efficiency and maximizing financial performance consistently remain top challenges reported, for the first time, real estate professionals stated that implementing new technology and innovation has risen into the top three challenges (surpassing HR/Recruitment/Staffing). This suggests that operators are struggling with their current tools, signaling that a fundamental shift to a new, platform--driven approach is essential for success.

This shift comes as property management professionals spend most of their time on task-based operations that keep the business running but prevent them from focusing on growth.

The report reveals a significant time allocation imbalance among leaders, heavily favoring immediate demands.

The Problem: Leaders spend the majority of their time on:

Routine Operational and Reactive Work: 66%
The Opportunity: Only a third of their time is dedicated to high-value activities:

Stakeholder Engagement: 17%Strategic, Performance-Driven Work: 16% Yet, when asked how they would ideally like to spend their time, respondents revealed a clear aspiration to focus on strategic, performance-driven work (26%) and stakeholder engagement (23%).

This gap highlights that the industry remains largely reactive, confirming the “efficiency trap” AppFolio has consistently identified. The findings validate the need for a new discipline to help the property management industry drive real performance for all stakeholders, which AppFolio refers to as Real Estate Performance Management.

“This report reinforces our belief that the industry needs a better way to drive performance in the new real estate era," said Stacy Holden, Vice President, Industry Principal at AppFolio. "When your platform can reliably do the work with you, with AI as a core building block, your teams can move into the foreground to manage relationships and create value that helps your entire ecosystem thrive.”

Falling Short of AI’s Full Potential

AI adoption is widespread, however, its full potential to generate strategic value for property managers remains largely untapped. There is a clear opportunity for property managers to embrace AI-native technology that creates a unified experience and drives true performance:

The majority of respondents use general-purpose AI tools (53%) like ChatGPT and Gemini, and 43% use AI features embedded in their property management software.With 77% of companies already reporting overall performance improvements – largely driven by generative AI – the industry is seeing the beginning of what is possible. Widespread adoption of agentic AI capable of executing complex workflows is poised to take these gains even further.

“This new report from the National Apartment Association (NAA), in partnership with AppFolio, confirms that the largest threat to property performance today isn’t demand, it's operational strain,” said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. “At such a crucial time for our industry – where property teams are being asked to operate more strategically than ever – this timely analysis sheds light on constraints like staffing challenges, fragmented systems and reactive workflows. Long-term performance will depend on how well the industry aligns teams, technology and the customer experience, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with AppFolio to analyze and leverage these insights to address challenges moving forward.”

The report's findings underscore the real estate industry's need for more integrated systems that eliminate internal hurdles and empower teams to shift their focus from low-value tasks to high-impact growth. With 67% of leaders agreeing that consolidating data into a single platform is key to improving performance, the path forward is clear. By automating entire workflows with agentic operations like Realm-X Performers and transforming key moments like the move-in process with Resident Onboarding, AppFolio’s Performance Platform helps property managers close the gap between managing tasks and driving real performance. This empowers operators to unlock new levels of success for residents, owners, and their business – all through a unified experience.

Explore the top trends defining today’s rental landscape and download the 2025 Performance Ecosystem Report.

Survey Methodology
The National Apartment Association (NAA), sponsored by AppFolio, surveyed 1,984 industry professionals between July 16 and August 4, 2025.

About AppFolio
AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry. Our innovative performance platform and trusted partnership enable our customers to connect communities, increase operational efficiency, and grow their business. For more information about AppFolio, visit appfolio.com.

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Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when Micron (MU - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended November 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on December 17, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis chipmaker is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.83 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +114%.

Revenues are expected to be $12.54 billion, up 44% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.65% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Micron?For Micron, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +5.97%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.

So, this combination indicates that Micron will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Micron would post earnings of $2.86 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.03, delivering a surprise of +5.94%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Micron appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, December 10th:

Village Farms International (VFF - Free Report) : This company, which is a producer, marketer and distributor of greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers primarily in North America., has a Zacks Rank #1(Strong Buy), and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 75% over the last 60 days.

Village Farms International’s shares gained 34.8% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s gain of 3.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings (SHIP - Free Report) : This prominent pure-play Capesize ship company, which provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 72.1% over the last 60 days.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings’ shares gained 18.8% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s gain of 3.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

BHP Group Limited (BHP - Free Report) : This company which is one of the world's largest mining companies, with operations spanning Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, and the United States, has a Zacks Rank #1, and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9% over the last 60 days.

BHP Group Limited’s shares gained 8.9% over the last three month compared with the S&P 500’s gain of 3.9%. The company possesses a Momentum Score of A.

See the full list of top ranked stocks here

Learn more about the Momentum score and how it is calculated here.

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Tether's USD₮ has been recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token in Abu Dhabi's ADGM, enhancing its regulatory coverage across major blockchains.

Tether, a leading entity in the digital assets industry, has achieved a significant milestone with its USD₮ stablecoin being recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), according to Tether. This recognition permits Authorised Persons, licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, to engage in Regulated Activities involving USD₮ across a range of blockchain networks such as Aptos, Celo, Cosmos, Kaia, Near, Polkadot, Tezos, TON, and TRON.

ADGM's Strategic Recognition
This development follows sustained engagements with the FSRA, showcasing Tether’s commitment to resilience, transparency, and a compliance-oriented operational model. The recognition marks a pivotal step for expanding the accessibility of USD₮, the most widely utilized stablecoin globally, across multiple blockchain platforms.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the UAE's leadership in setting global standards for digital asset regulation, stating, “This milestone highlights Tether’s dedication to advancing financial inclusion and innovation on a global scale. Introducing USD₮ within ADGM’s regulated digital asset framework reinforces the role of stablecoins as essential components of today’s financial landscape.”

Expanding Blockchain Coverage
This approval builds upon ADGM’s previous acceptance of USD₮ on Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, extending its regulatory coverage significantly. It underscores ADGM's forward-thinking approach, establishing a comprehensive multi-chain foundation for USD₮ within one of the world's most respected digital asset jurisdictions. This strategic move enables ADGM Authorised Persons to support a broader spectrum of blockchain networks.

With this recognition, Tether now sees USD₮ approved for use on nearly all major blockchains it supports, enhancing the token's interoperability within the global financial system. This facilitates USD₮'s function as a reliable settlement asset for both trading and decentralized applications, while adhering to the AFRT criteria and safeguards instituted by the FSRA.

Implications for the UAE's Financial Ecosystem
Tether’s ongoing collaboration within ADGM aligns with the UAE’s broader strategy to integrate blockchain technology into its financial ecosystem, while ensuring robust oversight and investor protection. The inclusion of USD₮ within this framework boosts liquidity, interoperability, and diversifies the blockchain infrastructure accessible to users and institutions within the region.

This multi-chain approval not only enhances financial access but also demonstrates the potential for collaboration between innovators and regulators to expand financial inclusion without compromising on compliance or security.

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SpaceX just shifted another $95 million in bitcoin, bringing its total recent movements to nearly a billion dollars.

This marks a major moment. Mallers says the company’s mission is simple. They want to acquire as much bitcoin as possible and build businesses that generate real cash flow inside the growing digital asset economy.
With more than 4.1 billion dollars in bitcoin, Twenty One Capital is now the third largest corporate treasury holding the asset. It now sits alongside major names such as MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital.

A New Corporate Strategy Built Around Bitcoin
Twenty One Capital is entering the market at a time when companies are increasingly exploring Bitcoin as both a treasury reserve and a strategic advantage. By listing on the NYSE with billions of dollars in bitcoin already on its books, the company is sending a clear message. It believes bitcoin is not only a long term store of value but also a competitive edge for firms building financial services around digital assets.

💥 BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital goes live on the NYSE with $4 BILLION Bitcoin on its balance sheet pic.twitter.com/EEvKoKAi9o

— Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) December 9, 2025

Mallers, who is widely known for founding Strike, says the goal is to grow a portfolio of businesses that earn steady revenue while continuing to accumulate more bitcoin over time. This approach mirrors a recent trend among companies that treat bitcoin as an economic engine rather than a simple investment. MicroStrategy offers one of the clearest examples. Its aggressive Bitcoin strategy helped fuel its stock price and attract new investors looking for direct exposure to the asset. Twenty One Capital is now positioning itself in a similar way but with a broader plan to build cash flow inside the industry rather than relying solely on treasury appreciation.

Twenty One Capital, the first true Bitcoin-native public company, now listed on NYSE.@jackmallers | $XXI | @twentyone pic.twitter.com/SnJu0ydS0S

— NYSE 🏛 (@NYSE) December 9, 2025

Corporate Bitcoin adoption has been rising as firms look for inflation protection, alternative treasury strategies and exposure to a growing global asset class. Data from the Bitcoin Treasuries list shows that public companies now hold well over 300,000 Bitcoin combined. Twenty One Capital instantly becomes one of the most influential players, with a balance sheet larger than many long standing financial institutions.

More About Bitcoin Treasury Policies
David Bailey said during a live Bloomberg interview that members of the United States Treasury team are now actively exploring plans to purchase more Bitcoin for the country. He explained that discussions are already underway inside the department, suggesting that a formal strategy is closer than many people realize.

DAVID BAILEY SAYS US TREASURY TEAM IS WORKING TO BUY MORE BITCOIN

David Bailey said live on Bloomberg that members of the US Treasury team are actively working on plans to accumulate additional Bitcoin.

“I am bullish on the US buying BTC,” he said, signaling growing… pic.twitter.com/3OnAiOeb3Z

— Crypto Town Hall (@Crypto_TownHall) December 9, 2025

Bailey added that he is optimistic about the United States increasing its Bitcoin holdings, noting that institutional support for a national Bitcoin plan is clearly growing. This marks one of the strongest public signals yet that federal officials are treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset rather than a distant idea.

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Eric Trump's American Bitcoin and Anthony Pompliano's ProCap Add to BTC HoldingsThe shares of both bitcoin-related firms are posting modest early gains Wednesday, but remain sharply lower over the past several days.Updated Dec 10, 2025, 2:47 p.m. Published Dec 10, 2025, 2:20 p.m.

American Bitcoin Corp. (ABTC), co-founded by Eric Trump, who now serves as its chief strategy officer, added 416 bitcoin to its reserve in the week ended Dec. 8.

The company, majority owned by bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT), now holds 4,783 BTC, according to a Wednesday press release.

ABTC's benchmark metric Satoshis Per Share (SPS) rose to 507, up more than 17% in just over a month, said Trump. SPS represents the amount of bitcoin tied to each outstanding share.

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ABTC stock is up marginally in early Wednesday trading, though has yet to recover from its 50% flash crash on Dec. 2 triggered by pre-merger private placement shares being unlocked.

ProCap Financial (BRR) — which last week completed its SPAC merger and is led by Anthony Pompliano — meanwhile, added a modest 49 bitcoin to its stack to reach the 5,000 coin level. The latest purchase also generated a realized loss that can offset future gains, according to a press release.

"By using a tax conscious optimization strategy, we created real value for shareholders," said Pompliano.

BRR is also up modestly in early trading, though down more than 60% over the past several days.

According to bitcointreasuries.net, BRR and ABTC rank as the 21st and 22nd largest publicly-traded companies holding bitcoin.

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Ether Digital Asset Treasury Companies Outpace Peers as Crypto Tailwinds Build: B. Riley

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The bank said ETH-focused DATCOs have outperformed since Nov. 20 as risk appetite improved, mNAVs ticked up and staking-led strategies gained traction.

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Crypto markets are up ~10% since Nov. 20, with B. Riley citing ECB-driven dollar-diversification talk and expected rate cuts as boosts to risk sentiment.ETH treasury companies led DATCOs, rising ~28% on average versus ~20% for BTC treasuries and ~12% for SOL treasuries.B. Riley said BitMine and SharpLink offer the clearest staking/restaking exposure among its coverage, and pointed to FG Nexus, Sequans and Kindly MD as discounted value plays relative to mNAV.Read full story

21Shares, a prominent European issuer known for managing numerous crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) globally, is teasing the debut of its U.S. spot XRP ETF (TOXR).

The firm initially submitted its S-1 filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last November. 

For months following the initial submission, 21Shares, like other applicants, would submit numerous amendments to the Form S-1 registration statement.

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The SEC approved Form 8-A on Nov. 20, essentially giving the green light for the product to begin trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange.

Spot XRP ETFs, like the one from 21Shares, aim to closely track the current market price of XRP.

Other key players Some other issuers, including giants like Bitwise and Franklin Templeton, have already launched their spot XRP ETFs to a lot of fanfare. 

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Canary Capital enjoyed its first-mover advantage, recording significant trading volume shortly after its debut on Nov. 13. Bitwise Asset Management, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton launched their products around the same time.

The recent funds from Canary, Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin have already surpassed $1 billion in net assets, a milestone that was recently highlighted by none other than Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. 

The cumulative total of XRP locked in ETF Vaults is nearly half a billion, specifically 498.41 million XRP, according to the most recent data. 

Canary Capital is currently in the lead with a remarkable 169.0 million XRP in custody. Grayscale, with its GXRP product, is the second-largest holder, locking up 104.4 million XRP. Bitwise follows closely, holding 93.8 million XRP in its fund. Franklin Templeton, with its XRPZ ETF, has accumulated a substantial 78.2 million XRP.

Additionally, XRP-based spot ETFs from such players (WisdomTree and CoinShares) are also in the pipeline. 

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Sui price has shown positive movement in the last 24 hours, following a broader recovery across the crypto market. Currently hovering above $1.60, SUI previously surged to $1.72 before pulling back slightly. 

The price is consolidating, with the levels of support being steady and the buyers defending the price. The market momentum is at a neutral position, as the investors are waiting to get more direction. SUI had a 24-hour trading volume of $905.43 million, an increase of 35%, which has a positive outlook.

With the wider crypto market still recovering,  analysts suggest that $2 could be the next target for SUI. Other cryptocurrencies, such as BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, and ADA, have also recorded minor rallies, which increased market confidence.

Falling Wedge Pattern Signals Potential SUI Price Breakout
A crypto analyst has shared insights on the price movement of SUI, focusing on its current trajectory. The SUI shows that the cryptocurrency is leaving a consolidation period characterized by a falling wedge. The analyst indicates that the price action is indicating a possible bullish breakout since SUI is slowly coming out of this wedge.

$SUI/usdt DAILY$SUI price action oozing out of falling wedge consolidation 🚀🚀 https://t.co/EogWX4DkrP pic.twitter.com/1t5g2rasx5

— Satoshi Flipper (@SatoshiFlipper) December 10, 2025

The chart depicts a consistent decreasing trend in recent months, and the price levels fluctuate within the confines of the wedge. Nevertheless, the indications of an upward trend are beginning to show as the price appears to be turning around.

The potential of Sui remains impressive as the current trading of $SUI is in a wedge channel, which indicates that the price may rise in the future. The next few weeks of consolidation may provide a platform for a big rally. 

In addition, Sui created ripples by being added in the Bitwise Spot ETF holdings, which is a significant milestone. This action paves the way to more institutional involvement as well as confidence in the growth of the network.

Can SUI Break Through Major Resistance?
The Sui price hovered at $1.61, marking a slight surge of +2%. The cryptocurrency saw a minor uptick after experiencing a period of consolidation. The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicates a minor bearish divergence where the MACD line is slightly lower than the signal line.

This may indicate a diminishing bullish trend. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) currently stands at +0.04, indicating fair bullish pressure in the short term. 

As the Token attempts to stabilize above the $1.6 support zone, the Sui outlook for long term remains bullish. Traders should watch the $1.8 and $2.0 levels closely. 

Source: SUI/USD 4-hour chart: Tradingview
A break above these resistance zones could lead to a stronger rally, while a failure to hold above $1.60 may lead to a pullback.

Is Chainlink the most undervalued token on the threshold of 2026? Check out the chief reason why the token may be mispriced right now.

Chainlink's (LINK +2.35%) most underappreciated asset is its market-leading function as an oracle network.

Oracles are the plumbing that supplies verifiable off-chain (aka "real-world") data to smart contracts. That may sound mundane, but it's the infrastructure that almost every meaningful decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized real-world asset (RWA), and liquid-staking use case requires.

Without oracle data, these systems don't work.

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If Web3 adoption ever reaccelerates, demand for secure, tamper-resistant data would explode. Chainlink will sit squarely at the center of that demand surge -- if and when it arrives.

Two numbers sharpen the point:

As of Dec. 9, 2025, Chainlink is down 33% year to date.
Chainlink's usage metrics already show massive real activity.

The official Chainlink metrics page reports a cumulative total value executed (TVE) of $27.3 trillion as of November 2025. That's up from $17.6 trillion in November 2024 and $9.0 trillion in November 2023. To clarify, TVE is the amount of money smart contracts have moved from one account to another, in this case, based on Chainlink's oracle data feeds.

In short, Chainlink usage is scaling up even now, though the crypto market is in a dead spot of muted enthusiasm and without game-changing Web3 progress on the horizon.

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Turning queries into value
That gap between soaring Chainlink query activity and plunging token prices is a big deal.

Chainlink is helping developers move more usage into token-level economics (paid data products, cross-chain messaging, and staking). Materially rising paid data requests and locked/staked Chainlink tokens would translate real, recurring token demand into reduced effective supply. If adoption continues at this pace, Chainlink's supply and demand economics could eventually shift into overdrive. The steep price drop in 2025 suggests that those future revenue and lock-up effects may not be fully priced in.

Now, Chainlink isn't the only oracle on the market, just the most effective and popular one. Delayed fee payouts, large accounts unlocking their tokens, or regulatory setbacks could keep Chainlink depressed.

But the token looks terribly undervalued today, given its key role in smart contract execution.

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XRP is gaining much more meat after the launch of ETFs, which could be a great sign of an upcoming recovery.

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Since early October, XRP's trend has been defined by a wide descending channel that is still stuck inside. Every attempt to break above the upper boundary has been thwarted by diminishing volume, lower highs and ongoing pressure from the major moving averages — particularly the 50-day and 100-day EMAs, which are still sloping downward.

XRP staying down Although this keeps XRP in a controlled downtrend, structurally, the asset is finally nearing a turning point given that the price is currently testing the channel's midrange once more. The market's response around $2.05-$2.10, a support area that has consistently absorbed selling without permitting acceleration to the downside, provides the first significant signal. Higher local lows have been produced by each retest, which is frequently the first indication that a downtrend is losing steam. 

XRP/USDT Chart by TradingViewA breakout would become the central scenario if XRP were to maintain that base and move toward the upper boundary of the channel, which is located between $2.22 and $2.27. But cost is not the whole picture. The payments data from XRP Ledger provides the deeper signal. The most recent spike above 1,000,000 daily payments indicates that the network is maintaining high usage despite price suppression, which is a psychological and functional threshold.

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XRP's upcoming volatility boostIn the past, when XRP payments crossed this threshold and remained there, the asset typically saw an increase in volatility within a few days or weeks. Although utility creates a floor under the market and undermines bearish narratives, it does not ensure bullish price action.

This is further supported by the payment volume chart, which shows that over the last three months, transfers between accounts have been steadily rising, with multiple spikes hitting or surpassing the multibillion-dollar equivalent. This suggests that even though speculative liquidity has decreased, bigger players — payment processors, liquidity providers and whales — remain engaged.

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What comes next? The point at which XRP's downward trend either ends or resets sharply is getting closer. The most obvious indication of a trend reversal would be a breakout above the channel, along with consistent payments above the one million mark. If that does not happen, the asset may drift back toward $2.00, but the on-chain activity will prevent the structural weakness that was previously observed.

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XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, has found itself trailing behind Bitcoin despite a broad market upswing. As of December 10, 2025, Bitcoin’s impressive climb signaled a momentum shift in the crypto world, pulling many digital assets into the green. However, XRP’s performance remained muted, raising questions about its current standing and future prospects.

The recent cryptocurrency market activity saw a staggering $423 million wiped out due to liquidations, yet Bitcoin emerged stronger, showcasing its resilience and dominance. With Bitcoin’s price surging, the market sentiment generally turned positive, but XRP seemed to be running a different race. While other cryptocurrencies, buoyed by Bitcoin’s rise, recorded significant price appreciation, XRP’s lackluster movement stood out.

Historically, XRP has been one of the leading players in the crypto market, often hailed for its potential in revolutionizing cross-border payments. Ripple, the company behind XRP, has focused on developing solutions that could streamline international transactions, presenting a cheaper and faster alternative to traditional banking systems. Despite this promising utility, XRP has often been overshadowed by Bitcoin and Ethereum, both of which are favored by institutional investors.

The disparity in XRP’s performance can be partly attributed to lingering legal issues. Ripple Labs has been embroiled in a lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) since December 2020, when the regulatory body accused Ripple of conducting an unregistered securities offering through the sale of XRP. This legal battle has become a significant overhang for XRP, causing uncertainty and aversion among potential investors. Although there have been positive developments in the case, the lack of a final resolution continues to cloud XRP’s prospects.

Moreover, the broader adoption of Bitcoin as a digital store of value has continued to overshadow altcoins like XRP. Institutional investors, wary of regulatory scrutiny and seeking more established assets, have largely thrown their weight behind Bitcoin, often dubbed “digital gold” for its scarcity and increasing acceptance. This shift in focus has siphoned liquidity away from altcoins, contributing to the stagnation of XRP and others.

Another factor contributing to XRP’s sluggish performance is the increasing competition in the payments sector. Several blockchain-based projects have emerged, each offering unique solutions and vying for market share. For example, Stellar, originally a fork of Ripple, aims to facilitate cross-border transactions with its native cryptocurrency, XLM. The presence of such competitors has added pressure on XRP to innovate and maintain its relevance.

Adding to XRP’s challenges is the overall volatility of the cryptocurrency market. Prices can swing dramatically in response to macroeconomic factors, regulatory news, and even social media trends. While Bitcoin’s recent surge is a testament to its resilience and investor confidence, XRP’s struggle highlights the inherent risk and unpredictability within the crypto space. Investors must consider these factors before committing to any digital asset, including XRP.

Despite these hurdles, there remains a glimmer of hope for XRP. Ripple’s ongoing efforts to expand its network and establish partnerships across the financial sector could eventually pay off. The potential for XRP to capture a significant share of the global remittance market remains, provided that the regulatory landscape becomes clearer and market conditions stabilize.

A potential risk for XRP investors is the possibility of further regulatory crackdowns. Given the increased regulatory scrutiny worldwide, particularly in significant markets like the United States and Europe, any unfavorable regulation could severely impact XRP’s market viability. Governments are keen on increasing oversight of digital currencies to prevent issues such as money laundering and fraud, which could lead to stricter compliance requirements for companies like Ripple.

In contrast, recent policy actions in various countries have shown a willingness to embrace blockchain technology while establishing clearer guidelines for its use. For instance, the European Union has been working on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to create a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets. Such initiatives could eventually benefit XRP by providing much-needed regulatory clarity.

The market dynamics also highlight the growing influence of institutional players in the crypto space. While retail investors have historically driven cryptocurrency prices, the influx of institutional money has changed the landscape. These entities bring not only capital but also a focus on regulatory compliance and risk management, further emphasizing the need for clarity and stability in the market.

In conclusion, while XRP’s current performance might seem discouraging to some, the cryptocurrency still holds potential due to its established use case and network. However, investors must remain vigilant, weighing the ongoing legal challenges and competitive pressures against the opportunities in the global payment ecosystem. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, the road ahead for XRP will likely be shaped by both regulatory developments and its ability to adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing environment.

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BNB (BNB) briefly reclaimed the $900 price point, but retraced its gains alongside a weakening in the altcoin sector.

TL;DR:

Macro: BTC holds above $92K, altcoins still trail with Altcoin Season at 16.
Sector: BNB Chain mcap +0.4%; mid caps lead while majors and ASTER lag.
Builders: Agents, DeFi, and BEP-620 drive fresh BNB momentum.

Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $92,000 ahead of this week’s Fed interest rate decision.

Meanwhile, patches of green are beginning to appear in the altcoin field, but most alts are still underperforming compared to BTC.

The Altcoin Season Index currently sits at 16, its lowest value in 90 days and a clear indication of Bitcoin dominance.

Nonetheless, the BNB Chain sector is now showing early signs of recovery.

BNB Chain Market Recap
The BNB Chain ecosystem continued to climb this week, with many popular BEP-20 tokens gaining since our last update.

Overall, the sector grew by 0.4% and added $0.8 billion to its market capitalization (mcap).

BNB (BNB) briefly reclaimed the $900 price point, but retraced its gains alongside a weakening in the altcoin sector.

This week’s growth was largely driven by the outperformance of BEP-20 mid-caps, with tokens in the $100 million to $250 million mcap range posting significant gains.

This week's biggest winners and their catalysts (where known) include:

Audiera (BEAT): +52.5% (Weekly burn cycle kicked off; first 125,000 BEAT burn tied to AI Payments revenue)
River (RIVER): +51.1% (No clear catalyst)
Pieverse (PIEVERSE): +51% (No clear catalyst)
Folks Finance (FOLKS): +46.8% (Airdrop claim live plus Wormhole NTT multichain expansion)

Meanwhile, the majority of the top BNB ecosystem tokens are in the red this week, with Aster (ASTER) showing particular weakness, losing 11.4% week-over-week (WoW).

The BNB Chain sector is currently outperforming most L1 sectors, including the Solana and TRON sectors. That said, the Ethereum sector is ahead with a 4% WoW gain.

On-chain metrics for BNB Chain showed significant declines in DEX activity, fees paid, and transaction counts. It also saw a decline in DEX activity alongside other L1s.

Altogether, the BNB Chain sector is seeing a slowdown of on-chain activity, but price action is beginning to signal bearish exhaustion.

BNB Chain News Roundup
Below, we’ve provided a recap of some of this week’s most significant developments in the BNB Chain sector.

BEP-620 Launches Trustless Agents Standard on BNB Smart Chain: BEP-620 brings the ERC-8004 “Trustless Agents” model to BNB Smart Chain, defining on-chain registries for agent identity, reputation, and validation. This lays the groundwork for autonomous AI agents and services to build verifiable reputations directly on BNB Chain and opBNB.

https://twitter.com/Alias_labs/status/1996126001273995600

Venus X Unveiled as Next-Gen Money Market and DEX on BNB Chain: At Binance Blockchain Week, Venus Protocol revealed Venus X—a new money market plus DEX stack powered by Fluid and deployed on BNB Chain. The upgrade aims to turn Venus into a more capital-efficient, revenue-generating DeFi hub ahead of its planned Q1 2026 launch.

https://twitter.com/0xfluid/status/1996475335383404891

AEON’s x402 SDK V2 Goes Live for AI Payments on BNB Chain: AEON released x402 SDK V2 on BNB Chain, enabling AI agents and API providers to initiate, verify, and settle payments natively on-chain using the x402 standard. The rollout follows AEON surpassing $29 million in processed AI payment volume, reinforcing BNB Chain’s role in the emerging agentic economy.

https://twitter.com/BNBCHAIN/status/1986493907278950577

>> That’s a wrap. Join us next Wednesday for your weekly dose of BNB Chain news and developments!

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The platform saw massive success in 2025, with over $150 billion in cumulative volume, $138 million in monthly revenue, and a notable $500 million token sale in July. Dec 10, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Memecoin factory Pump.fun became one of the most influential and polarizing forces in crypto this year, powering a surge of token creation, fueling speculative excess, and testing the limits of retail participation.

Launched in early 2024, Pump.fun offers users a way to create a token in seconds for less than two cents' worth of SOL, no coding required. That recipe saw the platform start deploying to over 80% of Solana-based tokens by mid-2025.

That breakneck pace drove up blockchain activity and funneled huge volumes of trading into Solana’s decentralized exchanges, with Pump.fun itself seeing more than $150 billion in cumulative volume according to DeFiLlama.

At its peak, Pump.fun generated $138 million in monthly revenue, with daily spikes as high as $15 million. A defining moment came in July, when its PUMP token sale raised an estimated $500 million in under 12 minutes at a $4 billion fully diluted valuation.

The mania spread quickly. Tokens with names like Fartcoin, Goatseus Maximus, and Peanut the Squirrel saw sudden market caps in the hundreds of millions as memecoin trading fever kept on growing.

But behind the froth was also a darker story. The vast majority of tokens collapsed shortly after launch, often due to scams or bot activity. Long-term holders were rare. Analysts flagged rising retail losses, and regulators took notice. U.S. lawsuits alleged fraud and securities violations.

After the hype peaked, revenue fell sharply, down 80% from the peak. Pump.fun’s influence, however, hasn’t faded, and token launchpads remain a relevant part of the DeFi sector.

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When Strategy disclosed its acquisition of more than 10,000 Bitcoin worth $1 billion, market watchers anticipated an immediate rally. Instead, Bitcoin’s price barely moved. The muted response was not a reflection of weak demand but the result of how the purchase was executed. In response to the confusion surrounding the stagnant price action, Quinten Francois explained the mechanics behind the transaction, clarifying why such a large buy left no visible impact on the chart.

The Invisible Plumbing Behind Institutional Bitcoin Accumulation
On 9 December 2025, Andrew Tate questioned why a massive 10,000 BTC buy failed to nudge the market. The answer, as analyst Francois explained, lies in the operational backbone of over-the-counter (OTC) desks—an ecosystem designed to absorb billion-dollar flows while keeping price action stable. These desks operate entirely outside exchanges. When a firm wants thousands of BTC, nothing is executed against the real-time order book. Instead, OTC operators start sourcing supply quietly from large holders looking to offload position size.

This pipeline includes deep private liquidity that retail traders never see: miners selling block rewards, VCs rotating out of token allocations, market makers rebalancing inventory, and even corporate treasuries restructuring reserves. None of these trades appear on exchange feeds. According to Francois, they do not trigger volatility, sweep liquidity pools, or create the upward pressure that retail investors typically expect from large buys.

More critically, Francois notes that these transactions do not occur in a single block. A 5,000–10,000 BTC order is never filled all at once. Instead, OTC desks spread procurement over days or even weeks, accumulating inventory piece by piece. Only when enough matched supply is gathered do they finalize the transaction, resulting in a smooth settlement with no visible footprint on price charts.

Why No Price Rally Emerges From Shadow-Side Demand
Shadow-side demand refers to large-scale institutional buying that occurs entirely outside public exchanges. These hidden transactions do not trigger price rallies because OTC infrastructure is designed to prevent slippage, volatility, and market distortion. Institutions acquiring strategic size deliberately avoid pushing prices higher, while liquidity providers are incentivized to maintain stability. By keeping trades off public exchanges, both sides protect execution quality and preserve overall market integrity.

A rally only emerges when open-market demand exceeds visible liquidity. In this case, the demand never hit the open market. OTC desks tap private channels first and only touch exchanges if supply dries up—and that is considered a last resort. If enough sellers are found privately, no exchange-side buying occurs at all.

This is why public charts often show sell pressure but rarely show institutional demand. The buys happen in the shadows, the sells appear on-chain, and the price remains anchored. Strategy’s $1 billion allocation did not fail to move the market; it was intentionally engineered not to.

BTC pushes for higher highs | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com
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The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far. Dec 10, 2025, 1:30 p.m.

Helium, a decentralized wireless network built on Solana, is entering the Brazilian market through a joint venture with local WiFi provider Mambo WiFi, the companies said Wednesday.

The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far and could set the stage for carrier integrations in a country where reliable internet access remains uneven.

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As a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), Helium’s model depends on individuals and businesses installing hotspots that act as small cell sites. Those operators earn crypto rewards tied to network usage. Supporters say the approach allows wireless coverage to scale more quickly and cheaply than traditional telecom buildouts.

Mambo’s network of roughly 40,000 WiFi hotspots, which is already used by major Brazilian telecom providers, will serve as the initial base for Helium’s deployment. The companies say this infrastructure could be used by carriers to offload mobile data traffic onto Helium-connected hotspots, a strategy that can reduce congestion and lower operating costs.

“Together, we’re tackling the telco market in Brazil and pioneering a new model where people-powered networks deliver affordable, reliable coverage at scale,” Mario Di Dio, Helium’s GM of Network, said in the announcement.

Brazil is a sizable target for the rollout: more than 100 million people rely primarily on shared or public WiFi to get online, according to the press release. Helium currently has more than 120,000 hotspots across the U.S. and Mexico. Brazil is set to become the network’s next major market as it continues its push beyond North America.

Read more: Helium Plus Lets Businesses Join Solana DePIN Project With Just Wi-Fi

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The cryptocurrency SUI is experiencing a downturn following a significant decline in trading activity, marking a rough patch for the digital asset. A noteworthy development in this scenario is ZenLedger’s recent integration, which is intended to offer new utility and potentially revive interest in SUI. On December 9, a noticeable drop in SUI’s spot trading volume was observed, a trend that could be indicative of waning investor enthusiasm or strategic market repositioning.

This fall in trading activity is not unique to SUI, as the cryptocurrency market often experiences fluctuations as investors react to broader economic signals and internal developments within digital currencies. In the case of SUI, the decreased volume may reflect broader market volatility or a temporary shift in investor sentiment. However, the integration with ZenLedger, a tax software provider specializing in cryptocurrencies, could herald a new chapter for SUI by expanding its functionality and appeal.

ZenLedger’s integration offers a streamlined solution for SUI users to manage their financial reporting and tax obligations. As cryptocurrency transactions become more widespread, the need for efficient tax solutions is increasingly critical. This integration not only simplifies financial management for SUI holders but also enhances the asset’s attractiveness to potential investors who prioritize compliance and ease of use. By aligning with ZenLedger, SUI could tap into a market segment that values regulatory adherence alongside investment opportunities.

Historically, the introduction of practical use cases has been instrumental in driving the adoption and stability of cryptocurrencies. In the broader context, cryptos like Ethereum and Bitcoin have demonstrated how expanding utility contributes to market resilience and long-term growth. Ethereum’s smart contracts and Bitcoin’s status as a digital gold standard are prime examples of how enhanced functionality can fortify a cryptocurrency’s market position. For SUI, the partnership with ZenLedger might similarly serve as a catalyst for recovery and growth.

However, SUI’s path forward is not without risks. The cryptocurrency market is notorious for its unpredictability, and new integrations alone cannot guarantee sustained investor interest or price stability. Market sentiment can be influenced by a myriad of factors, including regulatory changes, technological innovations, and macroeconomic conditions. For instance, should there be a regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency transactions, the benefit of ZenLedger’s integration could be overshadowed by heightened compliance costs or restrictions.

Adding to the complexity, SUI faces competition from a multitude of other cryptocurrencies offering similar functionalities. New and existing digital assets continually vie for investor attention, each promoting unique features or improvements. SUI’s ability to distinguish itself in this crowded market will be crucial. The ZenLedger integration is a step towards differentiation, but it must be part of a broader strategy that emphasizes innovation, security, and user engagement.

To understand the full impact of ZenLedger’s contribution to SUI, it is essential to consider the historical context. The cryptocurrency market has evolved significantly since Bitcoin’s inception in 2009, growing into a multi-trillion-dollar industry with vast potential yet inherent volatility. As more individuals and institutions engage with digital currencies, the demand for reliable financial management tools has increased. ZenLedger’s service fills this niche by offering automated transaction tracking and tax reporting, which is becoming indispensable as jurisdictions worldwide tighten their cryptocurrency regulations.

Moreover, ZenLedger’s integration could potentially influence the perception of SUI among institutional investors. Institutions tend to be cautious about compliance risks and often require robust infrastructure to facilitate their investment operations. By providing a framework that supports regulatory compliance, ZenLedger could make SUI more appealing to this influential sector. Institutional interest often brings in more significant capital inflows, which can stabilize prices and enhance liquidity.

Despite the positive aspects of this integration, the speculative nature of the cryptocurrency market cannot be ignored. Price movements can be swift and dramatic, driven by external factors such as geopolitical events or shifts in investor sentiment. For instance, a sudden interest rate change by a major economy’s central bank can ripple through the markets, affecting cryptocurrency valuations indirectly.

Furthermore, technological advancements by competitors could pose a threat to SUI’s market share. As blockchain technology evolves, cryptocurrencies must continuously innovate to remain relevant. This necessitates ongoing development efforts and potentially, further strategic partnerships. If SUI fails to keep pace with technological advancements or loses its competitive edge, it may struggle to maintain its position in the market.

In conclusion, while ZenLedger’s integration presents an opportunity for SUI to enhance its utility and compliance appeal, the cryptocurrency faces a challenging environment. Its success will likely depend on a combination of strategic innovations, effective market differentiation, and the broader economic landscape. As the market develops, SUI must navigate these complexities to capitalize on its newfound integration and potentially reshape its trajectory. The coming months will reveal whether these efforts can counterbalance current market pressures and lead to a resurgence for SUI.

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IOTA is entering a major new chapter, and this one opens the doors straight into the US institutional market. For years, many investors and companies have wanted a safe, compliant way to hold IOTA. Now, that path is finally here.
IOTA gets a huge boost as BitGo adds full Mainnet support. It can now grow with a level of trust, regulation, and security that big institutions need.

A Big Milestone for IOTA’s 10th Anniversary
With 10 years of growth, IOTA is expanding its infrastructure with a custody pioneer that has shaped the industry from the start. BitGo was established in 2013 and is known for high-security wallets, trading instruments, settlement services, and regulated cold storage. It manages over 1,550 assets for more than 4,900 institutions worldwide.

🇺🇸 IOTA is expanding in the U.S.

As we mark 10 years of IOTA, we’re partnering with @BitGo, one of America’s most trusted digital-asset custodians. Starting now, BitGo will add IOTA Mainnet support, giving U.S. institutions a regulated, insured, and compliant way to hold and… pic.twitter.com/yZLqawmZ2S

— IOTA (@iota) December 5, 2025

BitGo helped pioneer multi-signature wallets and Threshold Signature Schemes. It also operates under strict US oversight and holds up to $250M in insurance. With this level of protection, IOTA gains a path to grow within one of the world’s toughest regulatory environments. Starting in the first week of December, BitGo adds official support for the IOTA Mainnet. Institutions can now manage IOTA tokens alongside other major assets on a platform they already trust.

Key Benefits for the IOTA Ecosystem
1) Real Institutional Access
Many institutions, exchanges, and regulated businesses could not hold it before. BitGo fixes that. Now they get a safe, compliant, insured way to access it without breaking regulatory rules.

2) Stronger Exchange and Liquidity Support
BitGo drives the back-end of a good number of exchanges. These exchanges can now easily add IOTA trading for their users, as IOTA is now supported. Market makers also have greater flexibility. Institutions can trade IOTA through BitGo’s OTC desk without incurring secure-custody costs.

3) A Clear Path Into the U.S. Market
The United States is one of the most important crypto markets in the world. BitGo’s regulatory footprint provides a legal and transparent path into this space. This opens new opportunities for builders, investors, and enterprises.

More Tools for Builders
BitGo also embraces trading, lending, borrowing, and programmable money use cases. Organizations can develop using IOTA without going out of line.

Institutional access to @iota is now live. 🔓

We are excited to provide the secure, compliant infrastructure needed for $IOTA to scale in the US.

Clients can now hold and trade IOTA with the safety of BitGo’s qualified custody.

Read more in their blog 👇 https://t.co/3yPOTMom57

— BitGo (@BitGo) December 8, 2025

Conclusion
This BitGo integration gives IOTA the infrastructure it needs to grow at an institutional scale, especially in the US. With regulated custody, strong security, and broader access to exchanges, it is stepping into its next decade with real momentum.

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