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Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - January 9, 2026) - Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. (TSX: QRC) (the "Company", "Queen's Road Capital" or "QRC") is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders ("the "Meeting"), held on January 9, 2026 (the "AGM"). Over 36% of the Company's issued and outstanding shares were represented at the AGM.

At the AGM, the Company's shareholders approved the election of the following management nominees to the Company's board of directors:

Board of Director Nominees% of votes for% of Votes
WithheldWarren Gilman100%0%Alex Granger100%0%Michael Cowin100%0%Donald Roberts99.9%0.01%Peter Chau100%0%Shareholders approved all items on the agenda at the Meeting, including appointing KPMG LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the Company's auditors for the upcoming year. They also supported QRC's incentive plan and its amendments, as outlined in the Information Circular.

About Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd.

QRC is a dividend paying, leading financier to the global resource sector. The Company is a resource focused investment company, making investments in privately held and publicly traded companies. The Company acquires and holds securities for long-term capital appreciation, with a focus on convertible debt securities and resource projects in advanced development or production located in politically safe jurisdictions.

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

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this News Release, which are not historical in nature, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that phrase under applicable Canadian securities law. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements or information concerning the Company's growth strategy and the Company's future performance. These statements reflect management's current assumptions and expectations and by their nature are subject to certain underlying assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Those risks include the interpretation of drill results; the geology, grade and continuity of mineral deposits; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with our expectations; commodity and currency price fluctuation; failure to obtain adequate financing; regulatory, recovery rates, refinery costs, inability to identify or successfully conclude corporate transactions, and other relevant conversion factors, permitting and licensing risks; and general market and mining exploration risks. Forward-looking statements should not be construed as investment advice. Readers should perform a detailed, independent investigation and analysis of the Company and are encouraged to seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or changes in circumstances that occur after the date hereof.

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The German automaker's sales in the United States plunged last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax credits for electric vehicles.

Constellation Brands is reiterated as a Buy following a double-beat Q3 FY26 earnings report, despite ongoing macro headwinds. STZ's premium brand portfolio and strong financials support long-term upside, even as near-term consumer weakness and political risks persist. Management lowered FY26 EPS guidance but maintains a $1.35B FCF outlook, with significant shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.

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Shiba Inu might see an aggravation of the current sell-off, despite signals it delivered by the beginning of the year.

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More than 1.8 billion SHIB were added to the market for Shiba Inu in a single 24-hour period, and if you are interested in where the price is going, you should not ignore this kind of data. Rising exchange inflows, growing reserves and a discernible increase in transfer activity are all evident in on-chain data. This does not shout "clean recovery."

Shiba Inu's weakness In terms of price performance, SHIB remains structurally weak. The 50 and 100 EMAs serve as firm overhead resistance, and the asset is still stuck below its major moving averages. Sharp but superficial recent upside attempts were quickly rejected. When liquidity is used to close positions rather than create new ones, this type of behavior is common. 

SHIB/USDT Chart by TradingViewAlthough the RSI recovered into neutral territory, it is not supported by any long-term momentum. There are volume spikes, but they too closely coincide with sell-side activity. That image is reinforced by the on-chain side. Large holders are keeping tokens close to sell buttons rather than putting them in cold storage, as evidenced by the steady increase in exchange reserves. 

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Shiba Inu netflows changePositive netflows indicate distribution rather than accumulation. The slight increase in active addresses does not necessarily indicate bullish participation. It frequently refers to bots' short-term speculation or repositioning ahead of volatility. Because it raises the immediate circulating pressure in a structure that is already fragile, the addition of 1.8 billion SHIB in a single day is significant.

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The opposite scenario — declining reserves, persistent outflows and price recovery of at least the 50 EMA with follow-through — would be necessary for SHIB to truly change course. All of that is not yet taking place. So, what can investors anticipate going forward? More chop, unsuccessful breakouts and the ongoing danger of another leg down in the event that overall market sentiment declines. 

Dead cat bounces are common on assets such as these, so a short-term bounce is always possible. However, betting on a trend reversal without structural confirmation is just wishful thinking. SHIB continues to be a high-risk supply-heavy asset until exchange balances clearly reverse and prices begin to hold above important averages. The data currently shows no signs of recovery.

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As Solana (SOL) fails to reclaim a major resistance area, a market watcher suggested that the cryptocurrency is poised to retest the November lows. However, other analysts predicted that the altcoin consolidation period may end soon.

Solana Rejected From Key Area On Friday, Solana faced a nearly 4% correction after trying to reclaim a crucial resistance zone for the second time this week. The cryptocurrency has been trading between the $120-$145 price range since the early November correction, hitting its local lows three weeks ago.

Amid the crypto market’s star-of-the-year rally, SOL jumped over 13% from its yearly opening, breaking out of a three-month downtrend and hitting a one-month high of $143.4 earlier this week.

After being rejected from the upper boundary on Tuesday, the altcoin is now attempting to build a base below the $140 level, where the cryptocurrency has faced strong resistance over the past three months.

Despite the surge, Market observer Crypto Batman predicted that SOL could retrace toward the November lows as a bullish reversal pattern appears to be forming on its one-day timeframe.

In an X post, the analyst noted that the altcoin has been rejected by the strong resistance area, asserting that a local top has formed. As a result, the cryptocurrency’s next support area is around the $128-$130 area, where its unfilled bullish Fair Value Gap (FVG) is located.

SOL forms a local top. Source: Crypto Batman on X Crypto Batman also pointed out that Solana has been potentially forming an inverse Head and Shoulders pattern since the Q4 corrections. According to the chart, the cryptocurrency formed the patterns left shoulder and head during the November and December pullbacks, with the neckline around the $145 area.

Moreover, the recent rejection could signal that the right shoulder has begun forming, which would see the price drop to its late November lows before retesting the pattern’s neckline again and potentially breaking out if the formation is confirmed.

Is SOL Waking Up? Market watcher King Arthur shared a bullish outlook for Solana, affirming that the altcoin “is finally waking up.” He affirmed that “We’ve been watching that long downward slide for a while now, and it’s so good to see SOL finally breaking free from that falling channel. This is a huge first step, but let’s stay sharp.”

As he explained, breaking above the $143 level is crucial for Solana’s momentum, as it would open the door for a reclaim of the $152 level, lost during the November 13 breakdown.

“If we manage that, I’d say the uptrend is officially back on track with my eyes set on $171.55,” he asserted. However, he warned that a drop below the $133 area would suggest that the price is not ready for bullish continuation.

Meanwhile, analyst Crypto Jelle pointed out that Solana has been unable to challenge the $200 psychological barrier, chopping below this level over the past few months. He suggested that its recent performance is starting to resemble BNB’s price action.

“Kinda starting to feel like BNB. Sideways for what feels like forever – and then, sudden expansion again. (…) Waiting for the same outcome,” he concluded.

As of this writing, Solana is trading at $134.9, a 2.3% decline in the daily timeframe.

SOL’s performance on the one-week chart. Source: SOLUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com

Tap to Mine, Pi Network has just launched a new developer library enabling Pi payment integration in under 10 minutes, aiming to make real-world utility easier to build and drive ecosystem growth in 2026.

While this update pushed Pi Network to move faster from ideas to everyday utility, its native token Pi Coin price failed to show any price pump, currently trading around $0.2089.

10-Minute Pi Payment Integration LibraryIn a recent blog post, Pi Network’s development team announced the release of a new developer library that allows Pi payments to be integrated into apps in less than 10 minutes.

However, this new Pi Library combines the Pi SDK and backend APIs into one simple setup, cutting down the time and effort needed to integrate payment methods. 

By simplifying payment integration, Pi Network is lowering the barrier for experimentation. Developers can now test ideas, build prototypes, and launch Pi-powered apps much faster than before. 

As the new year starts, it’s time to build! Pi Network has released a new developer library that enables Pi payments to be integrated into Pi apps in under ten minutes. The library combines the Pi SDK and backend APIs into a single setup, reducing integration time across common…

— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) January 9, 2026 Payments are a key part of real-world applications, and making them easier to add supports Pi’s long-term goal of growing a strong, utility-driven ecosystem.

Developers Can Build & Update Pi Apps FasterThe new library supports popular tools that many developers already use. On the frontend, JavaScript and React are supported. On the backend, developers can work with Next.js and Ruby on Rails. This wide support means both new and existing Pi apps can add payment features quickly without major changes.

This move aligns with Pi’s strategy to grow beyond simple mobile mining into a full ecosystem where payments and utility are central parts of daily use.

Pi Network Coin Fails to RallyWhile Pi Network pushes utility tools, the PI coin price has not responded with a significant rally. As of now, Pi token is trading around $0.208, still down by nearly 88% from its all-time high.

Adding to this, Pi Network is also facing a large token unlock in January. Nearly 95 million PI tokens, worth around $19.88 million, are set to be released into circulation this month. 

While this is about 22% lower than February’s expected $132 million unlock, it still adds noticeable pressure on the market as supply continues to rise.

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Tether has minted 1 billion USDT on the Tron blockchain today. Data from Tron’s blockchain explorer, Tronscan, shows that the transaction occurred approximately 6 hours ago. The mint brings this week’s total minted stablecoin value by Tether and Circle to $3.75 billion.

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has minted 1 billion USDT on the Tron network today. According to data from Tron’s blockchain explorer, Tronscan, the transaction occurred approximately 6 hours ago, as of the time of this writing. The crypto company, alongside Circle, has minted a total of $3.75 billion in stablecoin since the week began, according to blockchain explorer Lookonchain. 

Tron ranks second behind Ethereum in terms of the largest USDT supply Source: Tether USDT Transparency Page Tether’s transparency page indicates that the stablecoin issuer has a total authorized USDT of $81.485 billion and $307 million authorized but not issued, resulting in a net USDT circulation of $81.179 billion on the Tron network. Tron has the second-largest USDT net circulation after Ethereum. 

The data show that Tether has a net USDT circulation of $100.882 billion, out of which $1.809 billion has been authorized but not issued, resulting in a total authorized USDT supply of $ 102.691 billion. Solana claims the third position with an authorized supply of $2.74 billion and a net circulation of $2.19 billion. Aptos trails Solana with an authorized USDT supply of $1.23 billion and a net supply of $808.7 million in circulation.

The mint comes amid a growing stablecoin ecosystem. Lookonchain reported that Circle minted 500 million USDC on November 20 and another 750 million USDC on November 17. During the 1011 market crash, Tether and Circle cumulatively minted $15 billion in stablecoins.

Tether’s USDT leads the stablecoin market with a market capitalization of $186.966 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $70.971 billion, according to real-time data from crypto data aggregator Coingecko. Circle’s USDC follows with a market capitalization of $74.850 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $11.684 billion.

Despite Tether’s dominance in the stablecoin market, Circle’s USDC outgrew USDT in 2024 and 2025. A previous Cryptopolitan report noted that analysts credited USDC’s growth to the ongoing developments in the stablecoin ecosystem. The observers noted that USDC has benefitted from regulatory developments unfolding in the U.S., making it a top alternative for institutions to explore stablecoins.

The evolution of regulations has led to a rising demand for stablecoin usage by institutions and organizations following reforms by Trump’s pro-crypto administration. The U.S. government passed the GENIUS Act in July last year, which allowed institutions to interact with stablecoins in a regulated environment.

Circle’s USDC market cap grows more than USDT in 2024 and 2025 Circle Internet is regulated in the U.S. and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). On the other hand, Tether is registered in El Salvador following its migration from the British Virgin Islands and is not fully regulated. 

As a result, USDC’s market capitalization grew by 73% in 2025 to $75.12 billion, beating that of USDT, which grew by 36% to $186.6 billion. In 2024, Tether’s USDT recorded a 50% growth in market capitalization while USDC logged a 77% growth in the same year. Circle has been a go-to company for asset management firms. Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood frequently bought the company’s shares last year. As of January 8, the asset manager now holds 2,494,932 Circle shares valued at more than $200 million.     

While the U.S. continues to embrace digital assets and stablecoin developments, other countries believe governments should closely monitor stablecoins.  On December 12, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India T. Rabi Sankar stated that India needed to be cautious regarding stablecoins. He urged that the fiat pegged crypto assets pose significant macroeconomic risk and serve no additional purpose that fiat money cannot.

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SummaryCompaniesTrump says Americans have been 'ripped off' by credit card companiesLawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about ratesTrump's call on social media did not provide detailsWASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was calling for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10% starting on January 20 but he did not provide details on how his plan will come to fruition or how he planned to make companies comply.

Trump also made the pledge during the campaign for the 2024 election that he won but analysts dismissed it at the time saying that such a step required congressional approval.

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Lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican Parties have raised concerns about high rates and have called for those to be addressed. Republicans currently hold a narrow majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

There have been some legislative efforts in Congress to pursue such a proposal but they are yet to become law and in his post Trump did not offer explicit support to any specific bill.

Opposition lawmakers have criticized Trump, a Republican, for not having delivered on his campaign pledge.

"Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," Trump wrote on Truth Social, without providing more details.

"Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies," Trump added.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on details of the call from Trump, but said on social media without elaborating that the president was capping the rates.

Some major U.S. banks and credit card issuers like American Express (AXP.N), opens new tab, Capital One Financial Corp (COF.N), opens new tab, JPMorgan (JPM.N), opens new tab, Citigroup (C.N), opens new tab and Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

LAWMAKERS HAVE RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT RATESU.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, a fierce Trump critic, and Senator Josh Hawley, who belongs to Trump's Republican Party, have previously introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at capping credit card interest rates at 10% for five years. This bill explicitly directs credit card companies to limit rates as part of broader consumer relief legislation.

Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna have also introduced a House of Representatives bill to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, reflecting cross-aisle interest in addressing high rates.

Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Trump in the last elections, said the U.S. president's call was a "mistake."

"This is a mistake," Ackman wrote on X.

"Without being able to charge rates adequate enough to cover losses and earn an adequate return on equity, credit card lenders will cancel cards for millions of consumers who will have to turn to loan sharks for credit at rates higher than and on terms inferior to what they previously paid."

Last year, the Trump administration moved to scrap a credit card late fee rule from the era of former President Joe Biden.

The Trump administration had asked a federal court to throw out a regulation capping credit card late fees at $8, saying it agreed with business and banking groups that alleged the rule was illegal. A federal judge subsequently threw out the rule.

Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward in Washington; Additional reporting by Jarrett Renshaw, Pete Schroeder, Saeed Azhar, Nate Raymond, Michelle Price and David Shepardson; Editing by Stephen Coates and Tom Hogue

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President Donald Trump said that he was calling for a 10% cap on credit card interest for one year. The President cannot unilaterally cap credit interest rates; it would require an act of Congress. This week, Trump has also announced proposals to address the affordability of housing. President Donald Trump has taken another shot at big business, this time targeting banks.

On Friday, Trump said on Truth Social that he would call for a 10% cap on credit card interest for one year.

"Please be informed that we will no longer let the American Public be 'ripped off' by Credit Card Companies that are charging Interest Rates of 20 to 30%, and even more, which festered unimpeded during the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration," Trump wrote in his social media post.

"Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%," he added. "Coincidentally, the January 20th date will coincide with the one year anniversary of the historic and very successful Trump Administration."

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. The president cannot unilaterally impose such a cap; it would require an act of Congress to advance. Similar efforts that have been advanced in Congress have yet to become law.

The announcement, made on Truth Social, is the latest in a series of swipes at big business this week.

Earlier this week, he announced that he is instructing "representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower interest rates and monthly payments. He also said he was barring "large institutional investors" from buying up single-family homes and signed an executive order that would limit defense contractors' corporate spending.

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F5 and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 27, 2025, the Company announced its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 results, disclosing significantly below-market growth expectations for fiscal 2026 including expected reductions to sales and renewals, elongated sales cycles, terminated projections, and increased expenses due in significant part to a security breach involving BIG-IP, the Company's highest revenue product.

On this news, the price of F5's shares fell from a closing market price of $290.41 per share on October 27, 2025 to $258.76 per share on October 28, 2025, a decline of an additional 10.9% in the span of two days.

The case is Smith v. F5, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-02619.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 30, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc. ("DeFi" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: DEFT), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between May 12, 2025 and November 14, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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DeFi and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On November 13, 2025, post-market, the Company announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, disclosing a nearly 20% decline in revenue, well below market expectations, and also significantly lowered its 2025 revenue forecast, from $218.6 million to approximately $116.6 million, due to "a delay in executing DeFi Alpha arbitrage opportunities previously forecasted due to the proliferation of [DAT] companies and the consolidation in digital asset price movement in the latter half of 2025."

On this news, the price of DeFi's shares fell $0.40 per share, or 27.59%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $1.05 per share on November 17, 2025.

The case is Linkedto Partners LLC v. DeFi Technologies Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-06637.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 26, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. ("Sprouts" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: SFM), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

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Sprouts and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 29, 2025, the Company announced its third quarter fiscal 2025 results, disclosing comparable stores sales growth below expectations as well as disappointing fourth quarter guidance and cuts to its full year estimates, despite raising them only one quarter prior, due to "challenging year-on-year comparisons as well as signs of a softening consumer."

On this news, the price of Sprouts' shares fell from a closing market price of $104.55 per share on October 29, 2025 to $77.25 per share on October 30, 2025, a decline of about 26.11% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Singh Family Revocable Trust u/a dtd 02/18/2019 v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-04416.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until January 19, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Jayud Global Logistics Limited ("Jayud" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: JYD), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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Jayud and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company was the subject of a fraudulent stock promotion "pump-and-dump" scheme involving social media-based misinformation and impersonated financial professionals; (ii) insiders and/or affiliates used offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (iii) the Company's public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of the false rumors and artificial trading activity elevating the stock price; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Jayud's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

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January 09, 2026 22:20 ET  | Source: Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc.

Recently raised $50 million with BVF Partners, Deerfield Management, founding investor Flagship Pioneering and a leading biotech mutual fund in a transaction that will close January 13th, 2026

Phase 1 dose-escalation trial of FHD-909 (LY4050784) advancing as planned, targeting SMARCA4 (BRG1)-mutant cancers with a focus on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

Selective CBP degrader program with potential in ER+ breast cancer on track to be IND-ready in 2026

Selective EP300 degrader program shows preclinical superior anti-tumor efficacy and tolerability over dual CBP/EP300; tracking to IND-enabling studies in 2026

Strong balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $208.9 million*, including proceeds from the equity financing, which is anticipated to close on January 13, 2026, and allows for continued investment in the pipeline and extends cash into the first half of 2028

WATERTOWN, Mass., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foghorn® Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: FHTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering a new class of medicines that treat serious diseases by correcting abnormal gene expression, today announced its strategic objectives for 2026.

“We are pleased to have raised $50 million in an equity financing, priced at a 30% premium to the closing stock price on January 9, 2026. As part of the financing, we issued premium-priced warrants with an exercise price of 2 and 3 times the issue price. This equity raise represents an important vote of confidence from key biotech investors in our vision and execution,” said Adrian Gottschalk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Foghorn. “We continue to execute across our first-in-class pipeline focused on developing new treatment options for cancers with significant unmet need. For FHD-909, our partnered program with Lilly, the Phase 1 dose-escalation trial is on track. The trial is enrolling patients with SMARCA4-mutated cancers, particularly those with NSCLC where prognosis is poor and worsens with each additional line of therapy. We are also making strong progress across our degrader portfolio as we advance our Selective CBP degrader, with promise in ER+ breast cancer, and our Selective EP300 degrader, with potential in hematologic malignancies, toward anticipated Investigational New Drug (INDs) filings. With unique programs across our partnered and proprietary pipeline, we look forward to providing updates during the coming year.”

*Unaudited and estimated.

Corporate Update

Strengthens Balance Sheet with Equity Financing to Advance Pipeline. On January 9, 2026, Foghorn entered into agreements with BVF Partners, Deerfield Management, founding investor Flagship Pioneering and a leading biotech mutual fund for the purchase and sale of 2,030,314 shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $6.71 per share and in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,421,250 shares of its common stock at a price of $6.7099 per pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share offering price for the common stock less the $0.0001 per share exercise price for each such pre-funded warrant as well as warrants to purchase up to 3,725,782 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $13.42 per share and up to 3,725,782 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $20.13 per share. The purchase price of the shares of common stock to be sold in the offering represents a premium of 30% to the last reported sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market on January 9, 2026. (The offering is expected to close on or about January 13, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions). All of the shares of common stock in the offering are to be sold by Foghorn.

Program Overview and Upcoming Milestones

FHD-909 (LY4050784). FHD-909 is a first-in-class oral SMARCA2 selective inhibitor that has demonstrated in preclinical studies to have high selectivity over its closely related paralog SMARCA4, two proteins that are the catalytic engines across all forms of the BAF complex. Selectively blocking SMARCA2 activity is a promising synthetic lethal strategy intended to induce tumor death while sparing healthy cells. SMARCA4 is mutated in up to 10% of NSCLC alone and implicated in a significant number of solid tumors. Across lines of therapy, significant unmet needs remain for patients with SMARCA4 (BRG1)-mutant cancers with both poor response rates and short progression-free survival.

Phase 1 trial on track. Enrollment in the first-in-human Phase 1 multi-center trial of FHD-909 is progressing well. The trial in patients with NSCLC as the primary target population is on track, following the dosing of the first patient in October 2024.Synergistic preclinical data of FHD-909 in combination with pembrolizumab and KRAS inhibitors. Preclinical data supports enhanced anti-tumor activity of FHD-909 in combination with standard-of-care (SoC) chemotherapies, anti-PD-1 pembrolizumab and several novel KRAS inhibitors in NSCLC animal models. Pending successful Phase 1 dose escalation results, Foghorn and Lilly anticipate evaluating FHD-909 in combination studies in the front-line setting of NSCLC. Ongoing strategic collaboration with Lilly. Foghorn is collaborating with Lilly to develop novel oncology medicines, including a 50/50 U.S. co-development and co-commercialization agreement for its selective SMARCA2 oncology program that includes both a selective inhibitor and a selective degrader, as well as an additional undisclosed oncology target. The collaboration also includes three discovery programs from Foghorn’s proprietary Gene Traffic Control® platform.

Selective CBP degrader program. Foghorn's Selective CBP degrader selectively targets CBP, an acetyltransferase closely related to EP300. CBP lineage dependencies are established in several cancers, including breast cancer and there is also a synthetic relationship in EP300-mutated cancers, which include endometrial, cervical, ovarian, bladder, and colorectal cancer. Attempts to selectively drug CBP have been challenging due to the high level of similarity between the two proteins, while dual inhibition of CBP/EP300 has been associated with dose-limiting toxicities.

CBP degrader program – IND-ready anticipated in 2026. In October 2025, preclinical data for Selective CBP degraders CBP-dependent cancers and ER+ breast cancer was presented during a Foghorn virtual investor event, which included: Highly potent and selective lead candidate CBPd-171 in ongoing dose range finding toxicology studiesAnti-tumor activity in EP300 mutant solid tumors and in CBP-dependent cancers, including promising potential in ER+ breast cancerNo impact on platelet counts and spared megakaryocytes with CBPd-171Long Acting Injectable (LAI) formulation optimized for subcutaneous injection weekly or every other week for convenient administration Selective EP300 degrader program. Foghorn is developing a Selective EP300 degrader for the treatment of hematological malignancies and prostate cancer. Attempts to selectively drug EP300 have been challenging due to the high level of similarity between EP300 and CBP, while dual inhibition of CBP/EP300 has been associated with dose limiting toxicities. EP300 lineage dependencies are established in diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and multiple myeloma (MM).

EP300 degrader program – IND-enabling studies expected in 2026, with a focus in MM and DLBCL. In October 2025, efficacy and safety data of Selective EP300 degraders in preclinical models of hematological malignancies was presented during a Foghorn virtual investor event which included: Broad anti-tumor activity in over 70% of all heme sub-lineages testedVHL-based selective degrader shows impressive efficacy in MM without hematological toxicities including thrombocytopeniaEP300 degraders show full efficacy in IMiD-resistant MM cell linesTolerability profile with widespread potential for combinations Selective ARID1B degrader program. Foghorn's Selective ARID1B degrader selectively targets and degrades ARID1B in ARID1A-mutated cancers. ARID1A is the most mutated subunit in the BAF complex and amongst the most mutated proteins in cancer. These mutations lead to a dependency on ARID1B in several types of cancer, including endometrial, gastric, gastroesophageal junction, bladder and NSCLC. Attempts to selectively drug ARID1B have been challenging because of the high degree of similarity between ARID1A and ARID1B and the fact that ARID1B has no enzymatic activity to target. ARID1B is a major synthetic lethal target implicated in up to 5% of all solid tumors.

First-in-class Selective ARID1B degrader program advancing towards in vivo proof of concept in 2026. In October 2025, progress for the Selective ARID1B degrader was presented during a Foghorn virtual investor event which included: Developed VHL and cereblon based bifunctional degraders with potential for oral deliverySelective degradation of ARID1B achievedModulation of downstream target genes following ARID1B degradation Strong Balance Sheet and Cash Runway.
As of January 13, 2026, the Company expects to have approximately $208.9 million (unaudited) in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, inclusive of proceeds from the recent equity financing, allowing for continued investment in the pipeline and extending cash into the first half of 2028.

The securities described under Corporate Update are being offered by Foghorn pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on January 31, 2025. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in this offering, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

About Foghorn Therapeutics
Foghorn® Therapeutics is discovering and developing a novel class of medicines targeting genetically determined dependencies within the chromatin regulatory system. Through its proprietary, scalable Gene Traffic Control® platform, Foghorn is systematically studying, identifying, and validating potential drug targets within the chromatin regulatory system. The Company is developing multiple product candidates in oncology. Visit our website at www.foghorntx.com for more information on the Company, and follow us on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s ongoing Phase 1 trial of FHD-909 in SMARCA4-mutated cancers, preclinical product candidates, expected timing of clinical data, expected cash runway, expected timing of regulatory filings, and research efforts and other statements identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “likely,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding capital market conditions, our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, including risks relating to our clinical trials and other factors set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made.

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Karin Hellsvik, Foghorn Therapeutics Inc.
[email protected]

The company's backstory is exciting, but stories alone don't produce revenue or profits.

Most experienced investors understand that life-changing stocks come from world-changing companies. Think Amazon, or, more recently, Nvidia. The former arguably created the e-commerce industry it now dominates, while the latter's technology is the heart and soul of most artificial intelligence platforms. That's why so many of these two outfits' earliest shareholders were able to turn relatively modest investments into million-dollar positions.

Not every critical technology company makes for a life-changing stock, though. Sometimes, their tickers are merely better-than-average performers.

And this is a question that may be on investors' minds regarding ASML Holding (ASML +6.78%) right now. It's a hugely important semiconductor technology outfit. But, is it a millionaire-making prospect with nothing more than a fairly typical investment of $10,000 made today?

ASML's place in the chipmaking world Have you ever wondered how semiconductor chips are made? There's actually more than one way. The most common way, however, is with light. Using a manufacturing process known as lithography, a light-based stencil (of sorts) is used to spray multiple layers of semiconducting material onto a silicon substrate. The more precise this light pattern is, the smaller the chips made with it can be.

One company dominates this market -- Netherlands-based ASML. Protected by tens of thousands of the right patents, this company controls most of the overall lithography market, and almost the entirety of the extreme ultraviolet (or EUV) lithography industry, and is responsible for making the world's highest-performance computer chips. You may know that Taiwan Semiconductor is the world's single biggest manufacturer of high-performance silicon. Well, for perspective, Taiwan Semiconductor is ASML's biggest customer.

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It's doing well, too. In 2024, the chipmaking technology powerhouse generated $33 billion in revenue, translating to a net income of $8.8 billion, a notable increase for the former but a slight decline for the latter. Still, that's a smashing success.

The question remains, however, could investing $10,000 in this company today turn you into a millionaire at any point in your lifetime?

Alarmingly inconsistent At the risk of revealing the ruling too soon, no, a $10,000 investment made in ASML today isn't likely to make you a millionaire.

That doesn't make it a poor stock pick, though. Quite the contrary, actually. This technology company would be a solid addition to almost any growth portfolio.

There's one overarching downside to the nature of this company's business, however. That is, it's inconsistent. Chip companies like Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, or Intel -- all of which are existing ASML customers -- don't need to purchase new EUV lithography equipment every year. Indeed, with its newest machine sporting a sticker price of around $400 million apiece, even the biggest of chipmakers must think very carefully before committing to a purchase that's big enough to provide them with enough production scale to matter. In this vein, for perspective, ASML only sold a total of 380 new lithography units in 2024, plus another 38 used/refurbished ones... a fairly typical year.

More importantly to current and would-be shareholders, this type of big-ticket, one-off purchase business can lead to uncomfortably inconsistent results. For instance, while ASML's revenue soared by 69% in 2021, it contracted slightly in 2022. It jumped again in 2023, growing nearly 41%, but then fell a little more than 3% the following year. Its final top line for 2025 is likely to be 31% better than 2024's total, but analysts are already calling for a mere 5% year-over-year improvement in sales for 2026. This sort of inconsistency isn't conducive to long-term gains for any company's stock.

ASML Revenue (Quarterly) data by YCharts

This inconsistency also obscures the fact that since 2015, ASML's average annualized revenue growth rate has only been about 18%. That's impressive, to be sure. But it's not enough to lead to a million-dollar payoff.

And that will be especially true if China's efforts to build its own EUV lithography machines (by retro-engineering ASML's tech) meet its goal of building a working prototype as soon as 2028. Somehow it seems that Beijing won't be overly concerned if its homegrown tech tests or even outright violates ASML's patent protection, particularly if it means lower costs or more marketability for its own semiconductor manufacturers.

Not a bad stock, but now's still not the time Again, don't read too much pessimism here. ASML has been a solid-performing stock, especially for long-term owners who've stepped in during one of its frequent -- and somewhat predictable -- dips.

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This cyclical volatility isn't apt to change in the near or distant future either. So, if you're looking for a good way of rounding out and spicing up your technology or growth holdings, this name isn't a bad bet.

But maybe just not right now. ASML stock's 100% run-up from April's low leaves it a little too vulnerable to one of these many predictable pullbacks, which tend to coincide with the beginning of soft patches like the one expected for this year. You'd be better served by waiting for a sell-off. There are better bets to consider in the meantime.

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Solana-based meme coin launchpad Pump.fun is preparing changes to its creator-fee system after concluding that its current structure did not support the platform's long-term market health. Pump.fun Rethinks Creator Fees as Trading Activity Takes Center Stage Essentially, Pump.

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South Korea has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2026 as part of broader digital asset reforms.

South Korea Using US & Hong Kong Crypto Spot ETFs As A Reference South Korea revealed in its 2026 Economic Growth Strategy plans to allow spot digital asset ETFs this year, according to Wu Blockchain, citing local media outlet News1.

Spot ETFs are investment vehicles that allow traders to gain exposure to an underlying asset without having to directly own it. Such vehicles trade in the traditional markets, so investors of a spot ETF tied to a cryptocurrency never have to interact with blockchain components like wallets and exchanges.

Instead, the funds buy and custody the assets on behalf of investors. In recent years, spot ETFs tied to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have gained adoption in different regions of the world as DeFi and TradFi intersect.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved spot ETFs for Bitcoin in January 2024 and Ethereum in July 2024, while the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) allowed both in April 2024. Approvals related to altcoins like Solana followed in 2025.

Now, it would appear that South Korea is also looking to join the fray. Per the report, the country’s government has explicitly cited the digital asset spot ETF markets active in the US and Hong Kong as key reference points. Plans related to spot ETFs aren’t all that South Korea has announced. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of the country is also accelerating the next phase of its digital asset legislation, which will establish a framework for stablecoins.

In the East Asian bloc, other governments have already made progress on stablecoins. Hong Kong enacted its stablecoin legislation in August, while Japan saw the launch of its first yen-backed token in October. While South Korea has set a timeframe of 2026, it’s unknown when exactly spot ETFs could be introduced. As such, it only remains to be seen what plans the government will reveal next and which assets besides Bitcoin will be covered.

Speaking of spot Bitcoin ETFs, these funds have been facing outflows in the US recently, as data from SoSoValue shows.

How the spot BTC ETF netflow has changed over the last couple of years | Source: SoSoValue From the chart, it’s visible that the Bitcoin spot ETF weekly netflow has mostly been negative since the cryptocurrency’s decline started in October. There were a few weeks that saw a positive value, but the scale of net inflows remained limited.

The netflow for the latest week has stood at a negative $431 million, meaning that the US funds are continuing to bleed.

BTC Price Bitcoin has erased some of its recent gains as its price has retraced back to $90,500.

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Major firms like Forward Industry now hold nearly $1 billion in SOL, driving institutional confidence. The official launch of the Firedancer validator on the mainnet has reduced transaction finality to just 150 milliseconds. Spot Solana ETFs have surpassed $1 billion in total net assets this week. The Solana network is in the midst of a historic transformation as it consolidates itself as the preferred infrastructure for professional capital. What began as an ecosystem driven by retail investors and developers has evolved into a phase of unprecedented Solana accumulation by investment funds and asset managers.

Just like he pointed out, these big institutions are seriously loading up on Solana right now. @FWDind holding close to a billion dollars worth of $SOL, @defidevcorp and others with hundreds of millions. This is literally just the start!

Nothing beats Solana for RWA… https://t.co/LfRWANRcZa

— Rex (@0xRexnftcrypto) January 8, 2026 Recent reports indicate that firms like Forward Industry are in custody of $1 billion worth of SOL, while other entities such as Defidevcorp maintain positions worth hundreds of millions. 

This interest is not coincidental. Solana’s capacity to lead the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) has been a determining factor. Its processing speed and low fees make it the only sustainable path for moving traditional financial assets onto the blockchain. 

Furthermore, the perception of the network has changed radically: after years of stability concerns, Solana has proven to be an unshakeable global financial rail.

Technical Milestones and Mass Adoption: Firedancer and Western Union The momentum behind Solana accumulation is also supported by technical achievements. This month, the Firedancer validator client finally went live on the mainnet. 

This breakthrough has brought transaction finality down to approximately 150 milliseconds, definitively resolving past performance issues. Adding to this technical success is the official integration of Western Union, which is now utilizing the network to enhance its operational efficiency.

On-chain data backs this optimism. Application revenue within the SOL ecosystem reached a record $2.39 billion, a 46% increase over the previous year. Likewise, the network has recorded a 48-fold increase in revenue over the last two years, with more than 3.2 million daily active wallets.

With the stablecoin supply growing by $900 million in a single day and absolute dominance in Decentralized Exchange (DEX) volume, Solana accumulation suggests that the institutional market no longer views SOL as an experiment, but as the gold standard for the digital financial infrastructure of the future. Current growth could be just the prelude to a much larger rally.

Ripple secured key U.K. regulatory approvals, clearing the way to scale compliant digital asset payments, deepen its London footprint and position its payments platform at the center of the country's rapidly evolving cross-border finance landscape.

Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $3,100 level as price action tightens and the market braces for a decisive move. After weeks of choppy trading, ETH remains caught between fading bullish attempts and persistent overhead resistance, leaving analysts sharply divided on what comes next. A minority still expects Ethereum to regain strength and eventually challenge its all-time highs, while the dominant narrative points toward a bearish 2026 marked by weaker demand and tighter liquidity conditions.

Amid this uncertainty, a CryptoQuant report offers a longer-term perspective that cuts through short-term noise. The analysis focuses on Ethereum’s Accumulating Addresses Realized Price, a metric that tracks the average cost basis of addresses that consistently accumulate ETH rather than trade it actively. Unlike momentum indicators, this measure reflects where long-term participants are willing to commit capital over extended periods.

Notably, this accumulation cost has trended steadily higher since 2020. Even during the severe 2022–2023 drawdown, when ETH price corrected sharply, long-term holders largely held their ground instead of capitulating. That behavior established a durable foundation beneath the market.

Today, this realized price has stabilized in the $2,700–$2,800 range, effectively forming a structural cost zone for Ethereum. As ETH hovers just above this area, the market faces a critical question: whether this long-term support continues to anchor price, or if shifting macro conditions finally challenge a regime that has held for years.

Ethereum Long-Term Accumulation Regime Faces a Critical Test The report argues that the debate around Ethereum is shifting. The key issue is no longer whether the $2,700–$2,800 accumulation zone holds in the short term, but whether this long-standing accumulation regime can persist indefinitely. According to data from CryptoQuant, Ethereum stands out sharply from the broader altcoin market when viewed through this lens.

Ethereum Realized Price by Accumulating Addresses | Source: CryptoQuant Since 2022, most altcoins have suffered deep drawdowns without ever forming a durable accumulation cost base. That absence of consistent long-term buying helps explain why recoveries across the altcoin complex have been weaker and more fragile. Ethereum, by contrast, has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to retain long-term holder conviction through multiple stress periods, including 2018, 2020, 2022, and even the volatility seen in 2025.

However, markets evolve, and structural regimes do not last forever. Periods of apparent stability are often when underlying assumptions are most vulnerable to change. From a forward-looking perspective, two scenarios stand out.

As long as ETH price trades near or above its accumulation cost, it signals that long-term buyers remain engaged, reinforcing Ethereum’s relative resilience compared with most altcoins. On the other hand, a sustained break below this cost zone would imply a meaningful behavioral shift among long-term holders—one that could challenge the idea that Ethereum has permanently escaped its pre-2020 valuation framework.

In today’s environment, short-term price swings dominate attention, but it is this structural battle beneath the surface that may ultimately define Ethereum’s next major cycle.

Price Consolidates as Bulls Defend the $3,000 Zone Ethereum is currently consolidating around the $3,100 level after failing to reclaim higher resistance zones, reflecting a market caught between stabilization and continuation risk. The chart shows ETH trading below its short- and medium-term moving averages, with the 50-day and 100-day averages now acting as dynamic resistance rather than support. This shift confirms that the broader structure remains corrective following the rejection from the $4,000–$4,200 region earlier in the cycle.

ETH consolidates below key resistance | Source: ETHUSDT chart on TradingView Notably, the $3,000–$3,100 area has emerged as a critical pivot. Price has repeatedly defended this zone, suggesting the presence of demand and short-term accumulation. However, upside momentum remains limited, as each bounce has been met with selling pressure near descending moving averages. This behavior is typical of markets attempting to form a base after a prolonged drawdown rather than initiating a clean trend reversal.

From a structural perspective, ETH remains above the long-term moving average, which continues to slope upward. This indicates that the broader macro trend has not fully broken down, even though short-term momentum is weak. Volume has also declined during recent rebounds, reinforcing the idea that buyers lack conviction.

For bulls, a sustained reclaim of the $3,300 level would be required to shift momentum and challenge the bearish structure. Until then, Ethereum appears locked in a consolidation phase, with downside risks persisting if the $3,000 support fails to hold.

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