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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of field data collection for geotechnical studies supporting final open-pit designs at the Company's Imwelo Project. In addition, specific gravity measurements were completed on selected drill holes covering the strike extent of the planned first production area at Area C. These studies represent a key step toward near-term production planning at the Company's initial mining area.

Two dedicated geotechnical drill holes, IMWDR016 and IMWDR019, were completed. Specific gravity measurements were conducted on multiple rock types from core collected during the resource drilling campaign to support initial open-pit mining at Area C.

The resource infill and geotechnical program utilizes RC pre-collars with diamond-core tails to maximize geological, geotechnical, metallurgical, and mineralogical data to support final pit-shell optimization, processing design, and the evaluation of future underground mining potential.

Highlights

IMWDR016 and IMWDR019: Completed drilling to 150m and 163m depth, respectively. Geotechnical logging and data capture were completed, and samples have been submitted for rock strength characterisation laboratory testing.The results will inform final pit designs for the start of production.Approximately 200 core samples from the resource infill drilling program were measured for specific gravity of different rock types including laterite, saprolite, saprock and fresh rock.Hendrick Mering, Exploration Manager, commented: "With the benefit of the latest infill drilling, geotechnical logging, and specific gravity measurements, the geological and structural picture at Area C has tightened up considerably. From an exploration and mine-planning perspective, the technical data strongly supports the concept of a single, continuous open pit covering the full mineralized trend, rather than multiple isolated pits."

Key Technical Takeaways

Drilling core data has been logged and core samples submitted to laboratory for rock property testing. Final pit designs are in progress, and current geological and geotechnical interpretations indicate the potential for optimization and consolidation of the previously modelled pit designs, subject to ongoing engineering work.Geotechnical data capture included core from 21 completed resource infill drill holes.Specific gravity measurements enabled accurate delineation of oxide, transitional (oxide ore), and fresh rock (sulphide ore) domains to support the updated mineral resource estimate and eventual ore classification during mining.Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO, commented: "Completing these programs marks another clear step toward production at Imwelo. As we finalize pit designs at Area C, the project continues to transition from technical studies into the development phase, aligning with our strategy of advancing high-quality assets toward cash flow."

Figure 1 North-east looking Area C current pit designs, completed resource drilling with dedicated two geotechnical holes (IMWDR016 & IMWDR019).

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Cautionary Note on Production Decision

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

Qualified Person

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

About Lake Victoria Gold (LVG):

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

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

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

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

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

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

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

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

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

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

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

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Source: Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Herbal Dispatch Inc. (CSE: HERB) (OTCQB: LUFFF) (FSE: HA9) ("Herbal Dispatch" or the "Company"), a leading cannabis e-commerce and distribution platform, is pleased to announce that effective today, the Company's common shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market ("OTCQB") under the ticker symbol "LUFFF".

This listing enhances accessibility for U.S. based investors and supports broader exposure of the Company's stock within the North American investment community. OTCQB is the Venture Market tier of the U.S. over-the-counter markets operated by OTC Markets Group and is intended for international growth-stage companies that are current in their reporting and meet defined eligibility standards. This new listing complements the Company's primary listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: HERB) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing (FSE: HA9).

The OTCQB listing is expected to improve liquidity and visibility for U.S. based shareholders and positions the Company to capitalize on growing optimism in the American cannabis sector. Recent executive actions by the U.S. administration to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act have generated positive investor sentiment, signaling greater federal recognition of cannabis's medical applications and creating favorable conditions for industry financing and growth.

Philip Campbell, CEO of Herbal Dispatch, commented: "We are excited to achieve this upgrade to the OTCQB Venture Market under LUFFF, which reflects our commitment to higher standards of transparency and broader access for investors worldwide. Combined with encouraging momentum in U.S. federal policy and our ongoing execution of strategic growth initiatives in the European cannabis market, this milestone strengthens our capital markets strategy."

Shareholders and potential investors are encouraged to visit the Company's investor page at herbaldispatch.com/pages/investor for the latest updates, financial reports, and press releases.

ABOUT HERBAL DISPATCH INC.

Herbal Dispatch Inc. is a leading operator of cannabis e-commerce platforms in Canada, delivering quality medical and recreational products to discerning consumers at competitive prices. Its flagship marketplace has earned trust as a premier destination for exclusive access to small-batch craft cannabis and a wide selection of curated cannabis products. The Company is also actively expanding through exports to international markets, positioning it for sustained growth and new revenue opportunities. The Company's common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "HERB".

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain statements in this news release, including statements or information containing terminology such as "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "expect", "estimate", "may", "could", "will", and similar expressions constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events, or developments that the Company or a third party expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to the Company. These statements require the Company to make assumptions it believes are reasonable and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties.

Actual results and developments may differ materially from the anticipated results and developments discussed in the forward-looking statements as certain of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the Company's control. These risk factors are interdependent and the impact of any one risk or uncertainty on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release and the key assumptions and risk factors involved in such statements include, but are not limited to, the anticipated benefits of trading on the OTCQB, the retention of key individuals to promote the success of the Company's business, as well as market and investor participation. The successful execution of these initiatives is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including industry competition, and future customer demand for the Company's products, among others. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effects on the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances.

THE CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE (THE "CSE") HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED THE CONTENTS OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. NEITHER THE CSE NOR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.NEITHER THE CSE NOR ITS MARKET REGULATOR (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE CSE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

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Source: Herbal Dispatch Inc.

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Investors bullish on gold may want to consider this junior gold miner stock.

Gold prices have surged 87% since the start of 2025. TRX Gold Corporation (TRX +12.87%) is a junior gold miner that is benefiting from these soaring prices, and its own stock has increased 178% since the start of September. If you're looking for a leveraged play on gold, TRX Gold is one stock to watch. Here are three things to know first.

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1. Rising gold helps boost margins TRX Gold is a junior gold miner, meaning the company has a market capitalization of under $500 million. What makes junior miner stocks intriguing is that they can act as a levered play on gold.

For example, a 1% rise in gold could help the stock rise by two or three times that amount. That's because higher gold prices help it realize higher revenue while expenses remain relatively the same, boosting its margins in the process.

In the first quarter, the company realized an average gold price of $3,860 per ounce. This helped it grow its adjusted EBITDA margin from 35.2% last year to 52.5% this year. While this benefits it during periods of rising gold prices, it can also hurt the miner if gold prices fall sharply.

2. It relies on a single project Unlike major gold miners with dozens of mines worldwide, TRX Gold is tied to a single location. It operates as a Canadian corporation, but its flagship asset is the Buckreef Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania.

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Having one gold mine poses a risk to TRX Gold. For example, technical equipment failures, weather events, or disputes with local jurisdiction could expose it to political risk. During its recent January earnings call, Khalaf Rashid, senior vice president, Tanzania and managing director, noted that Tanzania "has been going through a difficult period" but that "things are normalizing."

TRX Gold operates the project as a joint venture with the Tanzanian government, giving the government a vested interest in the mine's success. However, TRX doesn't always have complete control over every decision.

3. Future expansion will be fully funded from operations TRX Gold generated a record revenue of $25.1 million in the first quarter. It is also turning its negative working capital position into a positive one, capitalizing its balance sheet through operations rather than selling equity and diluting shareholders.

The company is using its free cash flow to fund capital expenditures, including down payments for thickeners, elution plants, and oxygenation systems, to support expansion. The capital cost for the plant expansion is projected at about $30 million, and the company expects to finance it entirely from internally generated cash flow over the next 18 to 24 months.

TRX Gold is not hedged, meaning it has 100% exposure to rising spot gold prices. As a junior gold miner, it faces risks, with the biggest being a fall in gold prices. That said, if you are bullish on gold, TRX Gold is a speculative mining stock that stands to benefit from the price surge.

VANCOUVER, BC — TheNewswire — January 26, 2026 — Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG | OTC: BFGFF | FWB: YW5 | CSE: BFG.WT.A | CSE: BFG.WT.B.) (“Giant Mining” or the “Company”) welcomes U.S. Presidential Proclamation 11001 (“Proclamation 11001”), issued on January 14, 2026 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, titled Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States. The proclamation seeks to strengthen secure, reliable, and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals and their derivative products entering the United States.

“Copper has become a foundational material for the U.S. defense-industrial base—it is essential to national security, military readiness, electrification, advanced weapons systems, AI infrastructure, and America’s long-term economic strength,” said David Greenway, Chief Executive Officer of Giant Mining Corp. “The U.S. government’s Section 232 proclamation reinforces the strategic imperative to secure reliable, American-sourced copper supply chains that reduce foreign dependence and support the Pentagon’s growing demand for critical minerals. With Majuba Hill located in a premier U.S. mining jurisdiction, we believe the project is well positioned to contribute to domestic manufacturing resilience, defense readiness, and the rebuilding of America’s critical mineral supply base.”

Proclamation 11001 follows a comprehensive Section 232 investigation that found the United States to be significantly dependent on foreign sources for many critical minerals essential to national security, energy transition technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The proclamation calls for enhanced engagement with allied partners and outlines potential measures to strengthen domestic and allied critical mineral supply chains.

Relevance to Copper and Electrification

Copper is a cornerstone metal underpinning U.S. electrification, grid expansion, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced data-center and defense applications. As the U.S. accelerates investments in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and domestic manufacturing, secure access to copper supply from stable jurisdictions has become increasingly strategic.

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Giant Mining Corp.’s Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Deposit (“Majuba Hill”), located in Nevada, sits within one of the world’s most established mining jurisdictions and directly aligns with the objectives outlined in the proclamation. Nevada hosts existing mining infrastructure, skilled labor, and regulatory frameworks that support responsible domestic mineral development.

Strategic Implications for Majuba Hill

The Company believes the Section 232 proclamation reinforces several favorable long-term fundamentals for Majuba Hill, including:

Formal recognition of copper as a strategic metal critical to U.S. infrastructure modernization, grid hardening, electrification, advanced manufacturing, and defense readiness, reflecting copper’s growing role in military systems, AI-enabled technologies, and national security applications. 

Heightened U.S. government emphasis on domestic and allied sourcing, reinforcing policy momentum toward reducing foreign dependence on critical minerals and strengthening supply-chain sovereignty. This policy environment may support enhanced investment interest, greater permitting certainty, and potential strategic partnerships for U.S.-based copper development projects. 

Support for downstream processing capacity and end-to-end supply-chain resilience, underscoring the importance of developing not only mineral resources, but fully integrated North American copper supply solutions capable of supporting U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure deployment, and the defense-industrial base. 

Majuba Hill is an advanced copper-silver-gold system with a history of exploration and mining, located near existing infrastructure in Nevada. The project’s geological setting, scale potential, and proximity to U.S. end-markets position it as a compelling asset as domestic copper demand continues to accelerate.

Majuba Hill’s critically important characteristics are as follows:

Location:

Nevada, USA — a globally top-ranked mining jurisdiction, ranked #1 in the Fraser Institute’s 2022 Annual Survey of Mining Companies.

Project Size:

9,684 Acres

Infrastructure:

The Majuba Hill property is located 113 road kilometers (70 miles) southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada, and 251 kilometers (156 miles) northeast of Reno. It is accessible via well-maintained county roads from the Imlay, Nevada exit on U.S. Interstate 80, followed by a 23-mile drive west. People, roads, power, and water are fundamental considerations for infrastructure, and Majuba Hill already benefits from a strong foundation in all these areas. This existing infrastructure provides a significant advantage, offering substantial cost savings compared to more remote projects.

History:

Historical Producer

Drilling:

Approximately 89,395 feet of drilling to date. Rough replacement value of drilling USD $12.1 Million using current costs.

Mineralization:

The project shows indications of a potentially large Cu – Ag +/- Au mineralized body with many features in common with both large porphyry copper, silver, and gold projects.

Expandability:

The IP survey, deep drilling, and step-out drilling indicate significant expansion potential, with mineralization open in all directions.

Fully Financed:

The Company has secured funding for its next phase of drilling at Majuba Hill.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by E.L. “Buster” Hunsaker III, CPG 8137, a non-independent consulting geologist who is a “Qualified Person” as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43- 101”).

About Giant Mining Corp.

Giant Mining is focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing late-stage copper and copper/silver/gold projects to meet the growing global demand for critical metals. This demand is driven by initiatives like the Green New Deal in the United States and similar climate-focused programs worldwide, which require substantial amounts of copper, silver, and gold for electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and the modernization of clean and affordable energy systems.

The Company’s flagship asset is the Majuba Hill Copper, Silver, and Gold District, located 156 miles (251 km) from Reno, Nevada. Majuba Hill benefits from a mining-friendly regulatory environment and strong local infrastructure. While still an exploration-stage asset, the geological footprint and scale of mineralization indicate that further work is clearly justified and that the system may host significant copper potential.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

On Behalf of the Board of Giant Mining Corp.

“David Greenway”

David C. Greenway

President & CEO

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This news release contains certain forward‐looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward‐looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward‐looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its public securities filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, including exploration, metallurgical, permitting, environmental, commodity price, and market risks. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - January 26, 2026 – Vanguard Mining Corp. ("Vanguard" or the "Company") (CSE: UUU | OTC: UUUFF | Frankfurt: SL51) is pleased to announce assay results from its recently completed Phase 1 of its 2025 diamond drilling program, which included Holes 25-01 and 25-02 at its 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project (the “Project”), located in the Vancouver Mining Division, approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia.

2025 Drill Results Highlight System Growth

Hole 25-01, drilled at a dip of -65°, intersected extensive copper-molybdenum mineralization over much of its length:

From 3.05 m to 29.12 m (27.07 m), a weighted average of 0.3252% copper and 78 ppm molybdenum 

From 37.65 m to 387.70 m (350.05 m), a weighted average of 0.244% copper and 112 ppm molybdenum 

These intercepts extend the higher-grade mineralized zone by an additional 199.05 metres, more than doubling the length of higher-grade mineralization intersected in the 2023 drilling in cross-section.

Hole 25-01 reached a total depth of 510.74 metres and returned a weighted average grade of 0.1801% copper and 86 ppm molybdenum over its entire length. Lower-grade mineralization continues beyond the end of the hole, indicating the system remains open at depth.

Hole 25-02, drilled vertically and located approximately 30 metres east of the 2023 drilling, intersected:

From 3.05 m to 132.00 m (129.26 m), a weighted average of 0.1344% copper and 128 ppm molybdenum 

Together, these results demonstrate that copper-molybdenum mineralization at Redonda is laterally and vertically extensive in cross-section. A valid drill permit is currently in place, allowing for continued drilling at the Project during the 2026 exploration season.

Table 1: Summary of 2025 Redonda Drill Results

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29.12

27.07

0.3252

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387.70

350.05

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112

25-01

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510.74

0.1801

86

25-02

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3.05

132.00

129.26

0.1344

128

Reported intervals are downhole lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.

  Samples were submitted to ALS Canada Ltd. (“ALS Laboratories”) for geochemical analysis. Industry-standard quality assurance and quality control protocols were employed, including the insertion of certified reference materials and blanks at regular intervals within the sample stream.

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Figure 1:  Molybdenite (MoS₂) observed in drill core as fracture-controlled mineralization with tourmaline

David Greenway, CEO of Vanguard Mining Corp., commented: “These results represent a meaningful step forward for the Redonda Project. The 2025 drilling successfully expanded the mineralized system well beyond the limits of the 2023 program, confirming continuity and scale. As copper demand continues to grow in support of the global energy transition, results such as these reinforce our belief that Redonda has the potential to host a large copper-molybdenum system. With a drill permit in place, we are well positioned to advance the project through additional drilling in 2026 and continue unlocking value for shareholders.”

The 2025 drill program was guided by targets and structural corridors interpreted from a previously announced airborne geophysical survey conducted by Precision GeoSurveys, Inc. (“Precision”), integrated with historical drilling and surface sampling data. As reported by the previous operator, Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. (“Stamper”), in a January 25, 2024 news release, historical drilling at Redonda intersected intervals of up to 142.6 metres grading 0.279% Cu and 0.0281% Mo, while surface sampling returned near-surface intervals ranging from 3.1 metres to 48 metres grading up to 0.529% CuEq. These results are historical in nature and should not be relied upon as an indication of current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Copper equivalent (“CuEq”) values are provided for illustrative purposes only and were calculated using metal prices and recovery assumptions disclosed in the January 25, 2024, Stamper news release.

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Figure 2: 2024 Airborne Magnetics (RTP) with lineaments – See release

Collaboration with Klahoose First Nation

Vanguard further announces the Company has made it a priority to work in close collaboration with the Klahoose First Nation (“Klahoose”) throughout the campaign, prioritizing local labour, training opportunities, and the use of Klahoose-affiliated service providers for logistics where practicable. The Company will maintain ongoing engagement throughout the program, including regular updates on work plans and timelines, incorporation of feedback into field operations, and adherence to cultural heritage protocols and environmental best practices within Klahoose Traditional Territory. Vanguard will coordinate site access, safety, and environmental monitoring with Klahoose representatives and will continue to explore additional opportunities for additional capacity-building and economic participation.

About Redonda

The Redonda Project comprises nine mineral claims totaling 2,746.46 hectares, located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia. The property is accessible year-round via scheduled barge service from Campbell River, with on-site access provided by approximately 5 kilometres of recently upgraded logging road from Redonda Bay. Active forestry operations maintain an extensive network of forest service roads across the claims.

Redonda lies within the Coast Suture Zone between the Wrangellia Terrane and the Coast Plutonic Complex. Early Cretaceous dioritic intrusions of the Coast Plutonic Complex are cut by at least three later intrusive phases: (i) a quartz plug; (ii) a wide, hornblende-rich dike locally brecciated over approximately 600 metres of exposed strike length; and (iii) several smaller feldspar dikes near the southwestern margin of the hornblende body. Copper-molybdenum mineralization is most strongly developed along the hornblende-rich dike, particularly within brecciated zones.

Drilling completed in fall 2025, including Hole 25-01, confirms that copper-molybdenum mineralization associated with the hornblende dike extends to significant depths and thicknesses in cross-section. Hole 25-01 intersected continuous mineralization over much of its 510.74-metre length, substantially extending the vertical and downhole extent of mineralization previously defined by 2023 drilling and demonstrating that the system remains open at depth.

The geological setting at Redonda shares several characteristics with other porphyry-style copper-molybdenum systems in southwestern British Columbia, including the OKover and Gambier Copper deposits.

Field work has been conducted under a Letter of Support from the Klahoose First Nation within their Traditional Territory, together with a Free Use Permit, Drill Permit, and IP Exemption issued by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. Consultation with the Homalko First Nation has concluded, and a permit for additional drill sites has been issued.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures included the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and preparation duplicates into the sample stream. QA/QC samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories as blind samples. Analytical results demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision, with no evidence of significant contamination or analytical bias.

Analytical Procedures

Sample preparation and analysis were conducted by ALS Laboratories at its sample preparation facility in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Analytical work was completed at ALS laboratories in Vancouver, British Columbia. ALS Laboratories is independent of the Company and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards for the analytical methods employed.

Core samples were prepared using ALS method PREP-31A, which includes crushing and pulverizing to produce a representative pulp. Multi-element analyses, including copper and molybdenum, were performed using four-acid digestion with ICP-MS (ME-MS61). Samples returning over-limit copper values were re-analyzed using ore-grade four-acid digestion with ICP-AES (Cu-OG62), and over-limit multi-element values were determined using ME-OG62.

The analytical detection limits for copper and molybdenum using the ME-MS61 method are 0.001% Cu and 0.1 ppm Mo, respectively. Sample sizes and preparation protocols were consistent with ALS Laboratories standard procedures.

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Vanguard Mining Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of high-value strategic minerals. The Company is currently advancing exploration projects in Argentina, Canada and Paraguay, with a focus on identifying and developing assets critical to the global energy transition. Vanguard is committed to responsible exploration and value creation through the acquisition and advancement of highly prospective uranium properties.

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Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR, FRA:S1Y) has received further results from its maiden 2,950 metre diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target on the Mbe gold project in Cameroon.

Oriole said holes MBDD027 to MBDD030 returned multiple gold intersections, including 16.10 metres at 2.49 g/t Au from 152.40 metres in MBDD027, with 1.00 metre at 28.60 g/t Au from 159.50 metres. It said the programme is about 70% complete, with over 2,000 metres drilled across ten holes.

"We are pleased to report another set of significant results from the drilling at MB01-N, particularly good is the 16.10m at 2.49g/t Au from 152.40m in hole MBDD027," said chief executive Martin Rosser.

"Moreover, MBDD027 has returned the deepest intersection at MB01-N to date, confirming the system to at least around 160m vertical depth from surface."

He added: "The programme continues to progress at a good rate and is already over two thirds complete.  We look forward to reporting further results over the coming weeks until its completion."

Oriole said the drilling is expected to complete later in Q1 2026, after which its consultant will prepare a maiden JORC Resource for MB01-N to add to the existing 870,000 ounces JORC Resource at the nearby MB01-S deposit.

Gold and copper prices remain near record highs. But for very different reasons.

CompaniesJan 26 (Reuters) - Shares of Spire Healthcare (SPI.L), opens new tab surged as much as 20% on Monday after the British private hospital group confirmed over the weekend it was in preliminary talks with multiple buyout firms including Bridgepoint and Triton to "explore strategic options".

The company's shares, which have fallen 26% in the last twelve months until its last close on Friday, were up 16.2% at 207 pence by 0845 GMT, giving it a market valuation of 710.1 million pounds ($969.50 million), according to LSEG data.

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The stock had dropped almost 14% since Spire first confirmed a strategic review of its operations in September, saying it was in discussions with several parties to explore options, including a possible sale.

The FTSE-250 company has engaged Rothschild & Co as its financial adviser as part of the strategic review, and said discussions were at an early stage with no certainty of a deal materialising.

Spire operates 38 hospitals and more than 50 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms across England, Wales and Scotland. The confirmation of talks comes after reports that it had asked prospective buyers to register expressions of interest by January 20.

In December, the company said it expects annual adjusted core profit to be at the bottom end of its guidance range of 270 million pounds to 285 million pounds.

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This fund has an excellent track record.

Stock picking is a fantastic way to build wealth as it offers you the opportunity to construct a portfolio that perfectly suits your investment style: If your priority is passive income, for example, you can favor dividend stocks, or if you're an aggressive investor, you can weight cutting-edge technology companies more heavily. Ideally, you should work toward owning 25 stocks or more and holding onto them for the long term.

Meanwhile, as you construct this portfolio or add to it, you might take an additional step to automatically add diversification and safety to your investment. And that's by investing in one particular exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund, managed by Vanguard, has proven itself over time, so if you buy and hold on for a number of years, you're very likely to score a win. Let's check out the best Vanguard ETF to invest $1,000 in right now.

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Instant diversification First, though, let's take a quick look at how ETFs operate. These funds offer you a way to invest in a particular theme, from financial stocks to biotech, or an entire index such as the S&P 500. So, after you hit the "buy" button and once your transaction is complete, you've instantly expanded the diversification of your portfolio. This is positive because if one stock or sector suffers, others may not -- and this could limit any potential declines.

Of course, ETFs don't explode higher in a single day or two like certain high-growth tech stocks have been known to do, but they aren't designed for that purpose. Instead, they're meant to offer you steady growth over the long run. And regular investing in them, thanks to compounding, could significantly speed up your pace along the path to wealth.

ETFs trade on the market every day like a stock, so if you're used to buying stocks, you will follow the same procedure. Meanwhile, it's important to keep in mind that ETFs come with fees, and you'll see these through the expense ratio. Be sure to buy ETFs with an expense ratio of less than 1% to maximize your gains over time.

Now, let's consider this ETF to buy with $1,000 right now. I'm talking about the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +0.04%), a fund that tracks the composition and performance of the famous benchmark. This investment offers you exposure to the 500 companies leading the economy of the day -- and this will always be the case as the index rebalances quarterly to admit and remove certain members. As the ETF mimics these moves, this ensures that you'll always be invested in the most compelling companies of the times, offering you solid growth potential.

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Exposure to Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft Today, for example, technology stocks are the most heavily weighted in the index and ETF, led by Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, but this could change at any point in the future. And the investment offers you broad diversification since the index and ETF include 11 industries, from financials to healthcare. And with an expense ratio of only 0.03%, this fund clearly fits our investing criteria.

All of this is fantastic, and what's even better is that this formula has resulted in proven success over the long haul. The S&P 500, since its creation as a 500-company index in the late 1950s, has delivered an average annual return of 10%. So, history shows us that if you invest in the index through an ETF and hold on for a number of years, you're very likely to score a win.

I say that "now" is a great moment to invest $1,000 in this fund for one good reason: It's best to get in on this investing opportunity as early as possible so that you can remain invested for many years, maximizing your potential for gains. So, whether the S&P 500 rises, falters, or falls this year, there's no need to worry -- this investment has a fantastic track record of delivering long-term growth to investors.

Silver price jumps; yen strengthens

Class A shares of the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund outperformed the Russell 2000 Growth Index during the fourth quarter of 2025. Exact Sciences Corporation, Natera, Inc., and Guardant Health, Inc. were among the top contributors to performance. Nebius Group, Wix.com Ltd., and Rezolute, Inc. were among the top detractors from performance.

Nativo Resources PLC (AIM:NTVO, FRA:A3Z) shares moved higher after it engaged Constructora e Inversiones Andina Kuboc C&P SAC as mining contractor for the Bonanza Gold Mine on its wholly owned Tesoro Concession in Peru’s Arequipa region.

Mining is expected to start during February, with Kuboc set to mobilise an initial 25-person team next week.

The company said initial operations will target areas grading 5-25 grams per tonne of gold and aim to mine 50-90 tonnes of vein material per month while confirming grades and mine integrity. Immediate work is expected to include widening shafts and galleries and installing equipment at the shaft head to improve material recovery to surface, it added.

“We are very happy to be working with the Kuboc, Frasser and IPECPROM teams," said chief executive Stephen Birrell.

He added: “Kuboc provides professional work procedures with expertise in underground gold mining, which will ensure we exploit the Bonanza vein to its full potential.”

Nativo said it has also engaged IPECPROM Mining Operations to provide camp logistics and catering, while Frasser SAC will supply industrial pyrotechnics services using the Apollon Classe IV product line for narrow-vein mining.

In London, Nativo shares climbed 12.6% changing hands at 0.56p.

Token Terminal, a Web3 analytics platform, has reported that active loans on Ethereum-based lending protocols have surpassed $28 billion. 

Active loans measure the value of assets currently borrowed and accruing interest across platforms like Aave, Compound, Morpho, and others on Ethereum. 

Ethereum runs away with lending lead  According to Token Terminal, Ethereum has remained the dominant venue for onchain lending & borrowing, with its 10x lead to runner-up networks.

Source: @tokenterminal via X/Twitter. “Active loans across lending platforms on @ethereum recently surpassed $28 billion, up ~10x from January 2023 lows,” a Token Terminal post reads. 

Unlike deposits, active loans highlight the networks where onchain lending platforms are operating at scale and producing sustained interest income.

The achievement is further proof of Ethereum’s position as the primary hub for DeFi lending, driven by deep liquidity in established protocols, high trust from users as well as institutions, and network effects from being one of the earliest and most mature DeFi ecosystems. 

The figure has generated buzz on X among Ethereum diehards, who continue to praise the ecosystem for attracting users and providing utility rather than just leveraging on hype and old glory. 

Stablecoin issuers are winning on Ethereum  The lending and borrowing part of Ethereum’s DeFi sector is bustling, but it is not the only aspect seeing real growth. Stablecoin issuers who are using Ethereum as their primary settlement layer have also been generating billions in real revenue. 

Last year alone, stablecoin issuers earned approximately $5 billion in revenue attributable to stablecoin supply deployed on Ethereum. Over the year, stablecoin supply on Ethereum reportedly increased by $50 billion, and had already surpassed $180 billion by the fourth quarter.

Source: @tokenterminal via X/Twitter. Issuer revenue kept rising along with this growth, and had ultimately reached roughly $1.4 billion per quarter by Q4. Token Terminal noted that the revenue is driven by yield earned on reserve assets backing stablecoin supply. 

“Ethereum consistently hosts the largest share of stablecoin supply for most major issuers,” Token Terminal claimed, adding that for builders, the network “functions as a neutral settlement layer that enables financial products to reach Internet scale.” 

Why more institutions and users are choosing Ethereum  Ethereum has become a favorite destination for the financial sector and institutions ranging from banks to asset managers, choosing Ethereum as a layer to settle. 

The biggest reason would be the fact that it has proven itself as a reliable, neutral and battle tested infrastructure for institutional-grade finance, in addition to boasting features that these institutions find attractive. 

Some of those features include security, deep liquidity and network effects, programmability, L2 scaling that doesn’t happen at the cost of security, and regulatory alignment. But perhaps the most important one is that it boasts a future-proof design. 

That does not sound flashy, but institutions take it very seriously. Ethereum’s modular architecture, current ongoing upgrades, and huge developer ecosystem are positioning it for decades of use. 

In this way, Ethereum is playing the long game. Some of its current competitors are currently faster, or cheaper, like Solana, but they don’t have Ethereum’s depth or neutrality. 

On X, people like Sassal are convinced there is a “very possible timeline where Ethereum becomes quantum resistant before the centralised financial system does.” 

“Ethereum will be the global quantum-resistant settlement layer for all types of value,” Sassal wrote. 

The idea of the world finally solving issues regarding quantum computing has become a topic that threatens the sovereignty of crypto so institutions are watching carefully for chains optimizing for the eventuality. 

Ethereum is one of the few doing it, naming a Post-Quantum team over the weekend.

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Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, has confirmed that he will not return to Binance after rumors of a possible comeback. He also predicted that BTC will see a rise in value, despite its current price drop.

CZ Says No Binance Comeback In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, the co-founder stated he does not plan to return to his old job at the exchange. Zhao mentioned that leaving his position was difficult at first, but he later became accustomed to it.

“I haven’t really needed to go back. I didn’t really want to. I thought it was a pretty good way for me to step down, away from Binance after seven years,” he said. “I don’t think it’s good for me to go back. I think we should leave room for other strong leaders to grow.”

CZ was indicted in the United States for money laundering in 2023. At the time, he pleaded guilty to the charges of conducting this crime through his influence. Zhao was then sentenced to prison for four months and asked to resign from his role.

However, in October, Trump granted him a presidential pardon freeing him from the bad track record he had in the U.S. The president justified his decision, stating he was unfairly prosecuted.

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— CZ 🔶 BNB (@cz_binance) January 25, 2026

Since then, there have been rumours of CZ’s return to Binance. He has, however, come out to say the exchange is in the hands of great leaders.

“I just thought, look; they don’t need a backseat driver today. I’m still a shareholder,” Zhao said. “ I’m just a pretty passive shareholder, and today when I want to give them advice, I just write it on Twitter.”

Zhao Maintains Bullish BTC Prediction for 2026 Changpeng Zhao went on to predict how the crypto market could potentially move in the year. The co-founder projected that Bitcoin could see a supercycle in the next 12 months. This basically means the token could see a long period of continous gains.

He especially made reference to how the coin moves within the four-year cycle. But with the market breaking the trend, CZ believes this could be the next bull year for BTC.

“Normally, Bitcoin follows four-year cycles…But I think this year, given the US being so pro crypto and every other country is kind of following, I do think we will probably break the four-year cycle,” CZ said.

Also, Arthur Hayes shares a similar opinion. He mentioned that the United States may try to prevent the yen from losing value by using dollars to buy the currency. If this happens, he thinks it could be good for Bitcoin.

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Solana started 2026 with a sharp 20% rally, but momentum faded quickly on the 25th of January. Price dropped nearly 16% after failing to reclaim the $145 resistance, sliding toward the $126 zone.

Source: TradingView

That rejection marked a clear shift in short-term structure. Buyers lost control as SOL revisited prior support levels.

The move highlighted how quickly sentiment flipped once upside continuation failed.

Liquidation clusters frame near-term risk As of press time, Liquidation Heatmap data showed two dominant clusters around $123–$126 and above $130. Those zones suggested downside liquidity remained active before stronger support emerged near $117–$119.

Source: CoinGlass

That setup kept pressure on price action. Any weak bounce toward $130 risked triggering fresh sell-side liquidations. This left traders cautious about chasing relief rallies without confirmation.

Open Interest rose as price weakened CoinGlass data revealed a disturbing trend: Open Interest (OI) rose from $6.6 billion in late December to over $8.8 billion in January, but the price kept falling. This isn’t a bullish signal.

The increase in OI while the price plummeted showed that bears were controlling the market. 

Source: CoinGlass

As short positions built up, the weight of the market’s bearish sentiment became impossible to ignore. If open interest rises and the price continues to tank, it’s clear the bulls are nowhere in sight.

Staking activity climbed despite the drawdown Even as Solana tumbled, staking activity surged to an all-time high of 70%, with over $60 billion worth of SOL staked. This showed strong conviction from long-term holders, signaling that investors were committed to the network’s future. 

Source: Token Terminal

The Staking Ratio spoke volumes—this wasn’t speculation; it was pure conviction. As the fundamentals quietly improved, the market’s strength lay in the commitment of its holders.

Where SOL stands now Solana failed to defend the $126 level, shifting focus toward the $118–$119 support zone. A decisive breakdown there could expose deeper downside toward the $95–$98 region.

On the upside, bulls would need to reclaim $145 before any sustained recovery became plausible. Until then, price action remained vulnerable to liquidity-driven swings.

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Winter Storm Pressure Sends Bitcoin Hashrate Lower as Major US Pools Pull BackArctic cold forced US Bitcoin miners to curtail power, cutting over 110 EH/s network hashrate.Foundry USA and Luxor see major hashrate drops as grid demand surges.Falling BTC prices and rising electricity costs intensify pressure on miner profitability.Several US-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining pools have curtailed operations in response to extreme winter weather that strained electricity grids across the country.

The reductions came as an Arctic cold snap brought subfreezing temperatures across large parts of the United States.

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Arctic Weather Triggers Sharp Bitcoin Hashrate PullbackAccording to TheMinerMag, 2 major Bitcoin mining pools serving North America collectively cut over 110 exahashes per second (EH/s) of hashrate in late January 2026.

Foundry USA, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool, saw a sharp drop in hashrate. It fell from nearly 340 EH/s to around 242 EH/s late last week.

Luxor also recorded a decline, with its hashrate sliding from roughly 45 EH/s to 26 EH/s. Smaller pullbacks were observed at Antpool and Binance Pool as well. These figures have since fallen further.

“Bitcoin hashrate on FoundryUSA alone is down by nearly 200 EH/s, or 60%, since Friday amid continued curtailment. Temporary block production has slowed down to 12 minutes,” TheMinerMag wrote.

Data from the Hashrate Index shows that Foundry still controls approximately 163.5 EH/s of hashing power. It accounts for about 22.59% of the total Bitcoin network hashrate. Luxor’s share stands at 3.01%, with its hashrate falling to roughly 21.9 EH/s.

Bitcoin Mining Pools. Source: Hashrate IndexThe widespread decline in hashrate coincides with a severe Arctic freeze that has brought snow, ice, and extreme cold, sharply increasing heating demand. Power grids in multiple states came under strain, prompting operators to issue conservation requests.

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According to the BBC, the winter storm has left at least three people dead and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools and roads were closed nationwide, and flights were canceled as “life-threatening” conditions stretched from Texas to New England.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Matthew Sigel, Head of digital assets research at VanEck, pointed to the role Bitcoin miners can play in easing grid strain during extreme weather events.

“Tragic that 1M+ Americans are without power due to the winter storm impacting the eastern US. Some public bitcoin miners have meaningful capacity in or near affected regions, and several such as CLSK, RIOT, BTDR and others are structurally set up to act as flexible loads via utility demand response programs, including the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). We do not yet have confirmation of real time curtailments for this storm, but the model has already proven its value when conditions tighten,” he wrote.

Due to extreme winter storms in the U.S., multiple mining farms across the country have experienced power outages. Bitcoin's total hashrate dropped by approximately 30% in a short period, a decrease of about 260 EH/s. Roughly 1.3 million mining rigs have been shut down as they… pic.twitter.com/75DniLUDh8

— Leon Lyu (@LeonLyuLv) January 26, 2026 The hashrate downturn also comes amid a sustained drawdown in miner reserves. According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin miner holdings fell to their lowest level since 2010 in January 2026, highlighting the mounting financial pressure across the sector.

Subdued Bitcoin prices and rising energy costs are squeezing margins, pushing many miners toward unprofitable territory. In response, some operators are reassessing their business models. Bitfarms, for example, has begun reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

Meanwhile, the broader outlook for miners remains challenging. Electricity prices reached a record 18.07 cents per kilowatt-hour in September 2025, up 10.5% since January.

BeInCrypto reported an emergency power auction plan from President Trump’s administration, set to add $15 billion in new generation through tech-backed, long-term contracts.

The plan may offer long-term relief as new capacity comes online, though the benefits will take time to materialize. In the interim, miners must focus on affordable access to power and active participation in demand response to survive.

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ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.

The Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla has purchased two jet engines after selling off some of its crypto stash and increasing its focus on asset tokenization.

ETHZilla said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it purchased two aircraft engines through a newly formed subsidiary, ETHZilla Aerospace LLC, for $12.2 million in cash.

The engines, which are used in large commercial planes, came with existing lease agreements with a major airline, enabling the firm to begin earning yields from them.

The purchase comes after ETHZilla chairman and CEO McAndrew Rudisill said in December that it aims to “build an operating business to bring real-world assets (RWA) on-chain through tokenization,” moving away from just buying and holding Ether (ETH).

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— ETHZilla (@ETHZilla_ETHZ) January 21, 2026 Rudisill said in December that ETHZilla will “initially focus on aerospace assets such as aircraft engines and airframes to tokenize.”

“Members of our leadership team and board have deep relationships in the aerospace industry, which we are leveraging to build an initial pipeline of assets to tokenize without the need for additional partnerships,” he added. 

ETHZilla stock slides 95% from peak  The company is among several crypto treasury companies that saw their share prices surge in 2025, only to slump as crypto markets started heavily retreating later in the year.

Shares in ETHZilla (ETHZ) jumped to a peak of over $100 in August, but have since fallen 95% to trade at $5.24 at the close of market on Friday, according to Google Finance. 

Ether prices have also been falling, with the token 40% down from its August high of nearly $5,000 to trade at $2,800 on Sunday. EthZilla holds 69,802 ETH worth $198.5 million, according to CoinGecko.

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A long-dormant Ethereum ETH whale has reactivated after roughly nine years, transferring 50,000 ETH, worth about $145 million, to a Gemini wallet on Sunday, onchain data shows.

The wallet "0xb5…Fb168D6" first moved 25,000 ETH earlier in the day before sending another 25,000 ETH hours later, blockchain analytics provider EmberCN said, citing data from Arkham Intelligence.

The address had been inactive since 2017, when it withdrew roughly 135,000 ETH from Bitfinex, EmberCN noted. At the time, the holdings were valued at about $12.17 million, as ether traded near $90. Following the latest transfers, the wallet still holds approximately 85,283 ETH.

This move coincides with a fresh wave of whale activity in Bitcoin markets. Last week, a Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for 13 years moved roughly 909 BTC, worth about $84 million, to a new address.

Meanwhile, ether extended its recent decline, falling 2.8% over the past 24 hours to $2,859 at the time of writing, according to The Block's price page. Bitcoin slipped 1.43% to trade at $87,611.

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River [RIVER] continued its steady bullish advance over the weekend.

While Bitcoin [BTC] slumped below $90k and lost 2.87% in the past 24 hours, RIVER has rallied 21.37% on the 25th of January, with a respectable 23.2% increase in Open Interest in the same period.

Last week, AMBCrypto noted that some of the token’s gains could be attributed to the spot listing on the South Korean exchange Coinone. Arthur Hayes had backed the token to reach $100, and RIVER bulls looked intent on achieving it.

On Friday, the 23rd of January, the price reached a high of $67.56, but stumbled, falling to a low of $30.5 just hours later. Since this deep retracement, the bulls have hardly missed a beat, reclaiming the $67.5 high once more.

RIVER bulls shrug off warning signs AMBCrypto earlier reported that the onchain analytics, according to Etherscan, were inconsistent. One possible explanation is that a lot of the chain abstraction protocol’s activity occurs on Layer 2s.

The selling pressure from token unlock on the 22nd of January was absorbed. The rise of this kind of demand was a strong bullish sign.

CoinGlass warned traders in a post on X last Wednesday, on the 21st of January, that the futures volume was 80x the spot volume back then.

“This kind of move is not organic. It is engineered”.

While it was prudent advice, RIVER is still up roughly 70% since then.

In other news, TRON [TRX] founder Justin Sun has committed $8 million in a strategic investment in the DeFi Protocol. This capital supports the integration of TRON and the deployment of River’s chain abstraction stablecoin infrastructure, as read in River’s announcement.

Source: RIVER/USDT on TradingView

On the price charts, the bull engine was chugging along just fine. The Bitcoin dip to $86.2k, which triggered $676 million in liquidations across the market, has not affected RIVER much.

Using the previous week’s swing move to $69.9, Fibonacci extension levels were plotted. They showed that $82.59 and $103.15 were the next bullish price targets.

Final Thoughts The River rally has been unstoppable, and the high derivatives volume meant traders should be extremely careful. Justin Sun’s $8 million strategic investment and Arthur Hayes’ $100 prediction buoyed the bulls.

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Despite being one of the popular cryptos, the Solana price is currently one of the worst-performing assets among the top 10 cryptos. The price has dropped by over 3.5% in the past 24 hours, bringing the weekly loss close to 8.35%.

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Ethereum is once again back in the spotlight as institutional interest in the second-largest cryptocurrency continues to rise. Industry heavyweights like World Liberty Financial are actively accumulating Ether tokens amid the ETH price decline. In a strategic move, the Trump-backed WLFI has dumped its WBTC holdings to purchase more Ethereum.

WLFI Shifts $8M From WBTC to Ethereum According to the latest findings of Onchain Lens, World Liberty Financial, a blockchain project backed by the Trump family, rebalanced its crypto holdings. The address linked to WLFI has sold over $8 million in Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) in exchange for Ethereum.

Onchain Lens’ X post stated that WLFI has dumped about 93.77 WBTC and bought 2,868.4 ETH at an average price of $2,813. This marks one of the largest institutional crypto reallocations in recent months. For instance, asset manager BlackRock has sold Ethereum worth $151 million and invested $290 million in Bitcoin.

Wrapped Bitcoin serves as an Ethereum-based cryptocurrency with a digital representation of BTC. This enables BTC holders to utilize their cryptocurrency within the decentralized financial ecosystem of Ethereum. The value of every WBTC token is secured through 1:1 backing with BTC. With its latest move, WLFI has transitioned its investment focus from Bitcoin to Ethereum.

Ethereum currently experiences strong downward pressure because its value has fallen below the important $3k support level. The current ETH price stands at $2,864 after experiencing a daily decline of 2.58%.
The token has also plummeted by 10.4% and 2.21% over the past week and month, respectively.

At the same time, Bitcoin is valued at $87,662, with notable declines of 1.62% and 5.28% in a day and week, respectively, despite a marginal 0.27% monthly surge. Thus, the shift suggests that WLFI may be making a relative value bet on Ethereum.

Unveiling Surging ETH Whale Accumulation With ETH under pressure, institutions may see the recent pullback as a buy-the-dip opportunity to accumulate more tokens. This is evident from the latest surge in institutional accumulation of Ethereum.

According to CryptoQuant data, whales have been steadily acquiring Ether, signaling confidence in its long-term potential. Reports state that they have been taking advantage of the ETH price dip, especially when Ethereum traded between the $2.6K–$3K range.

As noted by Onchain Lens in a separate X post, whales and institutions are actively purchasing Ether. The latest development included the ETH purchase of a newly created wallet “0xcA0.” The wallet bought 61,000 ETH, worth $171.15 million from Binance. Another whale identified as “OxFB7” purchased 20,000 tokens, valued at $56.13 million, from WinterMute. This whale now holds around 100k ETH, valued at $287.79 million.

Whales/Institutions are accumulating $ETH

– A newly created wallet "0xcA0" bought 61,000 $ETH worth $171.15M from #Binance.

– The whale "0xFB7" further bought 20,000 $ETH worth $56.13M from #WinterMute and now holds 100,130 $ETH worth $283.79M.

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— Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) January 26, 2026

Tom Lee’s BitMine, the largest public holder of Ether, is making large purchases during the crypto market decline. As CoinGape reported, BiMine boosted its ETH holdings, acquiring 35,268 tokens.

The current market decline does not stop these institutions and whales from buying Ether because they are taking a long-term investment strategy. The rising Ethereum accumulation will drive the ETH price to achieve new record levels. ETH is recovering its market momentum because more buyers are showing interest in the token.

Rewardy Wallet has announced the integration of the 1inch Swap API, bringing optimized, gasless token swaps to users across major EVM-compatible blockchain networks.

Through the integration, Rewardy Wallet users can swap tokens on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism without holding native network tokens such as ETH, BNB, or MATIC. Gas fees are instead paid using Rewardy’s native token, RWD, addressing one of the most common usability challenges in decentralized finance.

The integration removes the need for users to pre-fund gas balances and significantly reduces transaction failures caused by insufficient native tokens. By abstracting gas management away from the user, Rewardy Wallet aims to deliver a more intuitive and reliable swap experience suitable for both experienced DeFi participants and first-time users.

Rewardy Wallet is designed around account abstraction and gasless user experience principles, with a focus on lowering barriers to everyday crypto usage across Asia. By integrating the 1inch Swap API, Rewardy Wallet gains access to industry-leading liquidity aggregation and routing technology, enabling optimized pricing and efficient execution directly within its in-app swap feature.

“Gas tokens remain one of the biggest friction points preventing mainstream DeFi adoption,” said Jeon Yoon, CEO of Rewardy Wallet. “Through our partnership with 1inch and the use of EIP-7702, we are simplifying the swap process and delivering an experience comparable to modern financial applications, while preserving self-custody and execution quality.”

Sergej Kunz, Co-founder of 1inch, added, “For DeFi to reach mass adoption, usability and security must go hand in hand. Wallets like Rewardy play a critical role in making decentralized finance more accessible, and this integration demonstrates how infrastructure can be leveraged to improve the end-user experience.”

As part of the integration, Rewardy Wallet users can:

Execute token swaps with optimized routing across multiple EVM networks
Access deep liquidity through 1inch’s aggregation infrastructure
Pay gas fees using RWD without holding native chain tokens
Use a single wallet interface for seamless cross-chain DeFi activity
The partnership supports 1inch’s broader mission to unify decentralized finance while reinforcing Rewardy Wallet’s strategy of reducing complexity in on-chain interactions.

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