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Solana Mobile said its highly anticipated SKR token will launch on Jan. 21, with Solana Seeker smartphone users in the running to claim up to 20% of the token via airdrop.

Solana said on Wednesday that the launch for SKR would start on Jan. 21 at 2 am UTC, and will let users delegate their tokens to “Guardians,” which will secure the Solana network while verifying devices and curating the decentralized app store. 

Users will earn rewards in exchange for delegating the tokens and will also be able to access various exclusive in-app features.

“SKR will give all of the people who have gotten us to this point the opportunity to influence the success of this platform: who can participate, what rules they follow, and what economic flows keep it going,” Solana Mobile general manager Emmett Hollyer said. “This airdrop is the first step.”

The first ever Seeker Season has concluded, with over 265 dApps, 9 million transactions, and $2.6 billion in volume.

Thank you to the 100,000+ Seekers who participated.

Now, the next step: SKR launches on January 21 (UTC). pic.twitter.com/KKdmPpKJs2

— Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) January 7, 2026 The Seeker is Solana Mobile’s second blockchain-powered phone that aims to bring decentralized apps, payments, and token ownership directly to users.

Solana Mobile ended software and security support for its first phone, the Saga, in October after it launched the Seeker in August.

Solana Seeker appears to have seen greater success, processing 9 million transactions and generating $2.6 billion in trading volume across 265 decentralized applications from more than 100,000 users.

Solana Mobile is looking to disrupt the mobile app duopoly dominated by Apple and Google, two platforms that Hollyer claims have severely constrained user choice and developer freedom.

57% of SKR to be distributed on day oneAccording to Solana Mobile’s website, 30% of airdrops will be unlocked at launch, with two-thirds of that allocated to Solana Seeker users and developers.

On top of that, 2.7 billion SKR, or 27%, of the 10 billion total supply, will be unlocked during the token generation event.

Of that amount, 1 billion tokens are allocated to the community treasury, another 1 billion to liquidity, and 700 million to growth and partnerships.

The Solana Mobile team and Solana Labs have been allocated 15% and 10% of SKR tokens, respectively.

Guardians will be introduced at the SKR token launch, with Solana infrastructure platforms Anza, DoubleZero, Helius, and Jito among the Guardians that will help guide the growth of Solana Seeker.

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Babylon is positioning Bitcoin for a larger role in on-chain finance as new capital backs its shift beyond staking.

Summary

a16z Crypto invested $15M in Babylon through a BABY token purchase. Babylon is expanding from Bitcoin staking into trustless BTC lending. The protocol aims to unlock idle Bitcoin for DeFi without bridges or custodians. The push to turn idle Bitcoin into active onchain capital has received major backing from a prominent venture firm.

Babylon, a Bitcoin (BTC) staking platform,  secured a $15 million investment from a16z Crypto through a purchase of its native BABY tokens, according to a Dec. 7 announcement by the venture firm.

a16z backs Babylon’s native Bitcoin vision Babylon was initially built as a Bitcoin staking protocol, allowing BTC holders to earn yield without moving assets off the Bitcoin network. The project is now expanding toward lending through what it calls Trustless BTCVaults, an architecture designed to let Bitcoin function as verifiable onchain collateral without bridges, wrappers, or custodians.

The system relies on cryptographic techniques such as witness encryption and garbled circuits, with the goal of enabling Bitcoin to plug into decentralized finance while preserving its native security model. a16z said this approach could offer a neutral alternative to exchange-issued or multi-signature wrapped BTC, which dominate today’s DeFi markets.

The firm framed the investment as a bet on unlocking Bitcoin’s role beyond store-of-value use cases. With more than $1.4 trillion in Bitcoin largely sitting idle, Babylon aims to make BTC usable in lending, credit, and other capital-efficient applications without introducing new counterparty risks.

Babylon was founded by Stanford professor David Tse and Fisher Yu. a16z cited Tse’s long academic track record in blockchain research and his role in mentoring several prominent crypto founders and researchers.

From staking to lending and DeFi integration Babylon’s staking protocol has already seen periods of strong demand. Earlier staking caps attracted more than $2 billion in total value locked, with participation from institutional custodians such as BitGo and exchange partners including Kraken.

In recent months, development focus has shifted toward BTCVaults, positioning the protocol as an infrastructure for native Bitcoin lending rather than yield-only staking. Babylon and Aave (AAVE) announced in early December 2025 that native Bitcoin would be used as collateral on Aave V4. 

Aave’s first Bitcoin-backed “Spoke,” which would enable users to borrow and lend against BTC without wrapping it in ERC-20 tokens, would be created by the proposed integration. The launch is expected around April 2026 and could open new DeFi markets anchored directly to Bitcoin’s base layer.

a16z said it sees longer-term potential for native Bitcoin collateral in perpetual futures, stablecoins, and other financial primitives if trustless designs gain adoption.

What are the odds of DOGE rising to a new historical peak this year?

Dogecoin (DOGE) had an impressive start to the year, boosted by the overall revival of the meme coin sector. Its price has soared 21% over the past week, sparking hopes among bulls that a new all-time high can be reached in 2026.

We delved deeper and asked four of the most widely used AI-powered chatbots whether such a rally is possible.

‘Extraordinary Catalysts’ Would be Required As of this moment, DOGE trades just below $0.15, meaning it needs a 430% rally to surpass its historical record of approximately $0.74 set in the spring of 2021. According to ChatGPT, such a pump in the next 12 months is possible yet far from certain.

It noted that Dogecoin remains the most recognizable meme coin, with deep liquidity across major exchanges, making it a natural target when hype picks up. The chatbot also added that the token is heavily influenced by the broader crypto market, suggesting its performance is often impacted by Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and other leaders.

“If BTC and ETH reach new highs and retail enthusiasm returns, DOGE often outperforms due to its speculative nature.”

In conclusion, ChatGPT set the odds of a new ATH for the meme coin sometime this year at 35% – 45%.

Grok, the chatbot integrated within X, estimated that a fresh DOGE record in 2026 is unlikely without “extraordinary catalysts.” It described the influence of Elon Musk (known as a Dogecoin supporter) and meme coin dynamics as the main factors.

In case there isn’t a massive market-wide mania, DOGE’s most probable peak this year would be around $0.50, Grok added.

You may also like: DOGE, SHIB, PEPE Explode: Is Meme Coin Frenzy Back in Full Force? Crypto Trading Activity Hits Yearly Lows as Holiday Lull Freezes Markets Dogecoin (DOGE) Rally Lacks Retail Mania – And That Might Be Bullish Seems Like a ‘Miracle’ Scenario Perplexity backed Grok’s theory and claimed that supportive comments from Musk could positively impact DOGE’s valuation. However, it predicted that the meme coin can reach a maximum price of $0.44 this year, whereas a new all-time high is more likely to be celebrated in 2027.

Google’s Gemini appears even more pessimistic, describing the potential explosion to a fresh record in 2026 as “a miracle scenario.” Instead, it claimed the ongoing year will offer a rebound and consolidation rather than a breaking surge above $0.74.

“2026 is expected to be a strong year for DOGE, but reaching a new ATH is a low-probability event,” it concluded.

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World Liberty Financial has filed for a US national banking charter as stablecoins shift from a trading tool into payment infrastructure.

The group said Wednesday that World Liberty Trust submitted a de novo application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Treasury bureau that charters and supervises national banks, in a bid to bring its dollar-linked stablecoin deeper inside the regulatory perimeter.

If approved, the charter would allow the trust to issue and safeguard USD1, the dollar-backed token World Liberty launched last year.

USD1 has grown to about $3.4B in market value, and it has already shown up in headline crypto dealmaking, after a third-party investor used USD1 tokens to buy a $2B stake in Binance.

World Liberty Financial Announces that WLTC Holdings LLC has Submitted an Application for a National Trust Bank Charter to Issue and Custody USD1 Stablecoins 🦅☝️https://t.co/ulapagYLYq

— WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) January 7, 2026 Trust Charters Offer Middle Ground Between Crypto And BankingWorld Liberty has leaned on established crypto plumbing so far. BitGo currently provides custody for USD1 reserves, and the arrangement has been pitched as a compliant setup that pairs stablecoin issuance with traditional reserve management and reporting.

The filing lands in a Washington mood that has turned materially friendlier to crypto under President Donald Trump, and it follows a run of charter approvals that signalled regulators are willing to bring more crypto businesses under bank-style supervision.

The OCC approved national trust bank charters in December for a slate of crypto and digital asset firms, including BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, Circle, Ripple and Paxos, widening the on ramp for tokenized finance.

Trust banks sit in a narrower lane than full-service banks, since they generally cannot take deposits or make loans. Even so, the model can still open doors for stablecoin issuers that want to custody assets and run conversion and settlement services without relying entirely on third-party providers.

Bank Charter Bid Balances Institutional Demand And Political RiskWorld Liberty has pitched the trust as an institutional business, aimed at exchanges, market makers and investment firms that want custody and stablecoin conversion services with a bank level wrapper.

The company said it intends to comply with the GENIUS Act, the stablecoin law Trump signed in July 2025 that set a federal framework for payment stablecoins, and it said the trust will follow anti money laundering and sanctions screening requirements.

The move also drags politics back into the plumbing. Critics have raised conflict of interest concerns around a Trump-linked stablecoin scaling inside regulated finance, while World Liberty argues it structured the trust to reduce those risks and said the Trump family holds a non-voting interest and will not run day to day operations.

Resources Connection, Inc. (RGP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call January 7, 2026 5:00 PM EST

Company Participants

Roger Carlile - President, CEO & Director
Bhadresh Patel - Chief Operating Officer
Jennifer Ryu - CFO & Executive VP

Conference Call Participants

Mark Marcon - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division
Kartik Mehta - Northcoast Research Partners, LLC

Presentation

Operator

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Resources Connection, Inc. conference call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. At this time, I would like to remind everyone that management will be commenting on results for the second quarter ended November 29, 2025. They will also refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures. An explanation and reconciliation of these measures to the most comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the press release issued today.

Today's press release can be viewed in the Investor Relations section of RGP's website and filed today with the SEC. Also during this call, management may make forward-looking statements regarding plans, initiatives and strategies and the anticipated financial performance of the company. Such statements are predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. Please see the Risk Factors section in RGP's report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2025, for a discussion of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the company's business, results of operations and financial condition to differ materially from what is expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made during this call.

I'll now turn the call over to RGP's CEO, Roger Carlile.

Roger Carlile
President, CEO & Director

Thank you, and welcome, everyone, to Resources Connection Q2 Earnings Call. Before we get into the quarterly earnings discussion, I want to thank our leadership and employees for welcoming me as the company's newly appointed CEO and for supporting a

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 7, 2026-- Triton International Limited (the “Company” or “Triton”) today announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 7,000,000 of the Company’s 7.500% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preference Shares with a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the “Series G Preference Shares”) for gross proceeds of $175,000,000.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the purchase of containers, payment of dividends and repayment or repurchase of outstanding indebtedness. The offering is expected to close on January 12, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to list the Series G Preference Shares on the New York Stock Exchange within 30 days of the original issue date under the symbol “TRTN PRG.”

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BofA Securities, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and UBS Investment Bank are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Brookfield Capital Solutions, Huntington Securities, Inc. and Regions Securities LLC are acting as co-managers. The offering is made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and a related prospectus, copies of which may be obtained on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Attn: WFS Customer Service, 608 2nd Avenue South, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402, or by telephone at (800) 645-3751, or by email at [email protected]; BofA Securities, Inc., Attn: Prospectus Department, 201 North Tryon Street, NC1-022-02-25, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28255-0001, or by telephone at (800) 294-1322, or by email at [email protected]; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attn: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, New York, New York 10014, or by telephone at (866) 718-1649, or by email at [email protected]; RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attn: Syndicate Operations, Brookfield Place, 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10281, or by telephone at (866) 375-6829, or by email at [email protected]; or UBS Investment Bank, Attn: Prospectus Department, 11 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010, or by telephone at (833) 481-0269.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Important Cautionary Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release, other than purely historical information, including statements about the offering and the intended use of proceeds therefrom, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that include the words “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “potential,” “will,” “may,” “would” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature may be used to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Triton’s control. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements.

These factors include, without limitation, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions and the following: decreases in the demand for leased containers; decreases in market leasing rates for containers; difficulties in re-leasing containers after their initial fixed-term leases; our customers’ decisions to buy rather than lease containers; increases in the cost of repairing and storing our off-hire containers; our dependence on a limited number of customers and suppliers; customer defaults; decreases in the selling prices of used containers; extensive competition in the container leasing industry; risks stemming from the international nature of our businesses, including global and regional economic conditions and geopolitical risks, including international conflicts; decreases in demand for international trade; risks resulting from the political and economic policies of the United States and other countries, particularly China, including but not limited to the impact of trade wars, duties and tariffs; disruption to our operations from failures of, or attacks on, our information technology systems; disruption to our operations as a result of natural disasters or public health crises; compliance with laws and regulations globally; risks related to the acquisition of Triton by Brookfield Infrastructure, including the potentially divergent interests of our sole common shareholder and the holders of our outstanding indebtedness and preference shares, our reliance on certain corporate governance exemptions, and that as a foreign private issuer we are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as a U.S. domestic issuer; the availability and cost of capital; restrictions imposed by the terms of our debt agreements; our ability to successfully complete, integrate and benefit from acquisitions and dispositions; changes in tax laws in Bermuda, the United States and other countries and other risks and uncertainties, including those listed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on February 28, 2025, our most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 6-K filed with the SEC on May 2, 2025, August 1, 2025 and November 6, 2025, and our preliminary prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on January 7, 2026 and the accompanying base prospectus related to the public offering.

The foregoing list of important factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included herein and elsewhere. Any forward-looking statements made herein are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Triton or its businesses or operations. Except to the extent required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

About Triton International Limited

Triton International Limited is the world’s largest lessor of intermodal freight containers. With a container fleet of more than 7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (“TEU”) of owned and managed containers, Triton’s global operations include acquisition, leasing, re-leasing and subsequent sale of multiple types of intermodal containers and chassis.

Nvidia has been the biggest winner of the massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Nvidia (NVDA +0.91%) has registered monster success because of its position as the leading provider of data center graphics processing units (GPUs) that power the training of artificial intelligence (AI) models. This technology is viewed by many as the next major secular trend. And no business has benefited more than Nvidia.

If you invested $2,000 in this leading AI stock five years ago, here's how much you'd have today.

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Shares have crushed the market Nvidia has been, without a doubt, one of the best-performing stocks. Shares have climbed 1,320% in the past five years (as of Jan. 5). This gain would have turned a $2,000 investment into over $28,000 today. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.34%) put up a total return of 100% during the same time, which doesn't even come close to Nvidia.

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Nvidia's financial figures are astounding Between Q3 2021 and the third quarter of fiscal 2026 (ended Oct. 26), Nvidia saw its revenue grow by 1,106%. This has come from tremendous demand for its GPUs. The consensus view among sell-side analysts is that the company's top line will increase by 211% between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2028.

Nvidia is also extremely profitable. Its quarterly operating margin has averaged a superb 44% in the past five years.

This stock currently trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 24.7. Even after such an impressive gain, investors might want to take a closer look at Nvidia.

Neil Patel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until February 17, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 7, 2025 and December 16, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of California and Western District of Washington.

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Coupang 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 had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected; (ii) this subjected the Company to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny; (iii) when defendants became aware that the Company had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing in compliance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission reporting rules; and (iv) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all times.

The first-filed case is Barry v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-10795. A subsequent case, Lee v. Coupang, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00047, expanded the class period.

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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until February 20, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR), if they purchased the Company’s securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus (collectively, the “Registration Statement”) issued in connection with Klarna’s September 2025 initial public offering (the “IPO”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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Klarna Group 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 materially understated the risk that its loss reserves would materially increase within a few months of the IPO, which they either knew of or should have known of given the risk profile of many individuals agreeing to the Company’s buy now, pay later (“BNPL”) loans; and (ii) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

The case is Nayak v Klarna Group Plc., et al., No. 25-cv-7033.

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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until February 9, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Integer Holdings Corporation (“Integer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ITGR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s shares between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 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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Integer and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 23, 2025, the Company disclosed a lower full-year 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, well short of analysts’ estimates, as well as expected net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% and 4% for the full year of 2026, among other things, due to the market adoption of its products being slower than anticipated.

On this news, the price of Integer’s shares fell $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to a closing price of $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

The case is West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 25-cv-10251.

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NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (“Alexandria” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ARE), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between January 27, 2025 to October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

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Alexandria 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, post-market, the Company disclosed financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 that were below expectations, including cuts to its FFO guidance for the full-year 2025, due to lower occupancy rates, slower leasing activity and most notably, a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its LIC property.

On this news, the price of Alexandria’s shares fell from a closing market price of $77.87 per share on October 27, 2025 to $62.94 per share on October 28, 2025, a decline of about 19% in the span of just a single day.

The case is Warren Hern v. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-11319.

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January 07, 2026 22:33 ET  | Source: Phathom Pharmaceuticals

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 6,875,000 shares of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,250,078 shares of common stock. The shares of common stock are being sold to the public at a price of $16.00 per share and the pre-funded warrants are being sold at a price of $15.999 per pre-funded warrant, which represents the per share price for the common stock less the $0.001 per share exercise price for each such pre-funded warrant. The gross proceeds to Phathom from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $130 million. In addition, Phathom has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,218,761 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering is expected to close on or about January 9, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Phathom intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including for working capital and commercialization and research and development expenses.

Guggenheim Securities and Cantor are acting as joint bookrunning managers for the offering. Raymond James, Needham & Company, H.C. Wainwright & Co. and Craig-Hallum are acting as co-managers for the offering.

The securities described above are being offered by Phathom pursuant to a shelf registration statement that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 7, 2026 and became effective automatically upon filing. The proposed offering is being made only by means of a written prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of an effective registration statement. A preliminary prospectus and accompanying prospectus were filed with the SEC and is available on the website of the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (212) 518-9544, or by email at [email protected]; or Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 110 East 59th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by email at [email protected].   Electronic copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will also be available on the website of the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About Phathom
Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases. Phathom has in-licensed the exclusive rights to vonoprazan, a first-in-class potassium-competitive acid blocker (PCAB), for the U.S., Europe and Canada. Phathom currently markets vonoprazan in the United States as VOQUEZNA® (vonoprazan) tablets for the relief of heartburn associated with Non-Erosive GERD in adults, the healing and maintenance of healing of Erosive GERD in adults and relief of associated heartburn, and as part of VOQUEZNA® TRIPLE PAK® (vonoprazan tablets, amoxicillin capsules, clarithromycin tablets) and VOQUEZNA® DUAL PAK® (vonoprazan tablets, amoxicillin capsules) for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults.

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January 07, 2026 22:37 ET  | Source: Canacol Energy Ltd.

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (“Canacol” or the “Company”) refers to its prior announcement regarding the Company’s agreement for debtor-in-possession financing and related documentation (the “DIP Financing”). In that announcement, the Company disclosed entry into a commitment letter governing the DIP Financing (collectively, the “DIP Commitment Letter”) with an ad hoc group of holders of the Company’s 5.75% senior unsecured notes due 2028 and/or their affiliates, funds, and accounts that agreed to provide credit support in connection with the DIP Financing (the “DIP Lenders”). The DIP Financing and DIP Commitment Letter was approved by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench (the “Canadian Court”) pursuant to an Order of the Canadian Court dated December 11, 2025 (the “Second Amended and Restated CCAA Initial Order”). The Second Amended and Restated CCAA Initial Order was recognized by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the “U.S. Court”) pursuant to a recognition order of the U.S. Court dated December 18, 2025, in the Company’s recognition proceedings under Chapter 15 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.

The Company announces that closing and receipt of the net proceeds from the U.S.$15 million initial advance under the DIP Commitment Letter occurred following satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent to such advance set out in the DIP Commitment Letter.

The Company continues to work with its advisors, KPMG Inc., in its capacity as the court-appointed Monitor of the Company in its CCAA Proceedings (in such capacity, the “Monitor”) and the DIP Lenders and their advisors towards satisfying the conditions precedent to subsequent advances under the DIP Commitment Letter. The Company is targeting funding of a second advance in the amount of U.S.$30 million as early as January 30, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of the applicable conditions precedent. The DIP Commitment Letter provides for such second advance to be completed on or prior to February 15, 2026.

In connection with the Company’s ongoing reporting obligations under the DIP Commitment Letter, the Company confirms that certain material non-public information regarding the Company and its affairs (“MNPI”) was provided to the DIP Lenders. The MNPI has been posted to the website of the Monitor, at: https://kpmg.com/ca/canacol, where such information is available for review by all persons. Additional information for stakeholders regarding Canacol, including regarding the CCAA proceeding and Chapter 15 proceedings, will be published on the Monitor’s website. Stakeholders should continue to monitor the Monitor’s website for material updates and other important information regarding Canacol, its business, operations and results, and its insolvency proceedings.

About Canacol

Canacol Energy Ltd. is a natural gas exploration and production company with operational activities in Colombia.

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The three-stage delivery structure in the U.S. for the FX Super One is expected to begin in Q2 of this year, primarily for FX Par; Phase-Two deliveries to industry leaders and B2B Partners are expected to begin in Q3 of this year, with limited volume and production ramp-up, targeting positive contribution margin in this phase; Phase-Three full-scale deliveries to the consumer market in Q4 this year or Q1 next year, targeting sustained positive contribution margin. The U.S. FX Super One final launch is scheduled to be held in Q2, alongside the establishment of the necessary after-sales and charging service network, with access to Tesla's Supercharger Network in North America, Japan and South Korea.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to block defense companies from paying dividends or buying back stock until they improve production and delivery performance.

"Effective immediately, they are not permitted in any way, shape, or form to pay dividends or buy back stock, until such time as they are able to produce a superior product, on time and on budget," the order reads.

Trump and the Pentagon have criticized the defense industry for what they describe as high costs and slow production. The administration has vowed to make changes to boost production of military equipment.

"I am committed to ensuring that the United States military possesses the most lethal warfighting capabilities in the world," the order reads. "Our Nation can only be at peace if we maintain strength. The performance of America’s defense industrial base is critical to this capacity. After years of misplaced priorities, traditional defense contractors have been incentivized to prioritize investor returns over the Nation’s warfighters."

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order blocking defense companies from paying dividends or buying back stock until they improve performance. ( Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

"While the United States produces the best military equipment in the world, we do not make enough of it quickly enough to meet the needs of our military and our partners," it added. "As a result, in these dangerous times, it is imperative that our defense contractors be held to the highest standards intended to ensure the advancement of core national interests, including with respect to the timeliness and quality of the defense items that they deliver."

Trump made similar remarks earlier on Wednesday on Truth Social.

"I have been informed by the Department of War that Defense Contractor, Raytheon, has been the least responsive to the needs of the Department of War," he wrote.

Raytheon is a unit of the defense contractor RTX.

TRUMP ANNOUNCES PLANS TO BAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS FROM BUYING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

President Donald Trump and the Pentagon have criticized the defense industry for what they describe as high costs and slow production. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

Defense stocks fell after Trump's posts, reversing recent upticks following the use of U.S. military equipment to strike Venezuela and capture its President Nicolás Maduro and his wife from the Latin American country.

Shares of defense giant Lockheed Martin fell 4.8%, Northrop Grumman slid 5.5%, and General Dynamics fell 3.6% during afternoon trading in New York.

RTX shares went down 2% before recovering and climbing 2.5% in after-hours trading.

Trump's order said that within 30 days, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will identify defense contractors who are underperforming on their contracts that have engaged in stock buybacks. Hegseth would then engage with those companies and give them a chance to submit a remediation plan for review by the Pentagon within a 15-day period after the notification.

If Hegseth determines a remediation plan to be insufficient, steps could be taken to secure remedies, including through enforcement actions.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will identify defense contractors who are underperforming on their contracts that have engaged in stock buybacks. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Within two months, Hegseth would need to ensure that any future defense contracts contain provisions banning any stock buyback if the firm is underperforming its contract.

"Additionally, the Secretary shall ensure such future contracts stipulate that executive incentive compensation for contractors will not be tied to short-term financial metrics, such as free cash flow or earnings per share driven by stock buybacks, and instead will be linked to on-time delivery," the order said.

The order directed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to consider regulations to implement the proposed restrictions.

Reuters contributed to this report.

Dogecoin’s price dynamics have sparked discussions among traders about the possibility of a decline towards the $0.14 mark. As of today, Dogecoin (DOGE) is experiencing fluctuations that have caught the attention of market participants. These movements are significant as the cryptocurrency market remains susceptible to volatility and speculative trading.

Observers note that DOGE’s price has shown signs of instability. This has led to varied opinions on whether it could soon experience a substantial drop. The current market conditions indicate a heightened state of uncertainty, with traders closely monitoring price levels and market signals.

Dogecoin, known for its meme-driven origins, remains a highly traded digital asset. Its market behavior is often driven by sentiment and social media influence, making it a unique presence in the cryptocurrency landscape. Analysts suggest that DOGE’s price trajectory is influenced by broader market trends affecting digital currencies.

Price fluctuations in Dogecoin are not unusual, given its history of volatility. Historically, cryptocurrencies exhibit significant price swings, and DOGE is no exception. Traders and investors often navigate these changes by assessing market trends and sentiment indicators.

The cryptocurrency market is characterized by a lack of regulation compared to traditional financial markets. This can lead to rapid price changes driven by speculative activity. Market participants acknowledge the inherent risks of trading such volatile assets, where prices can be swayed by news, sentiment, and technological developments.

Regulatory aspects are crucial in the context of cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin. Regulators across the globe focus on issues such as market integrity, investor protection, and the potential for market manipulation. This regulatory landscape continues to evolve, with implications for all digital assets.

Large financial institutions are increasingly exploring the crypto space, driven by client demand and the potential for fee-based products. Firms are interested in providing access to digital assets, including Dogecoin, due to the growing interest in cryptocurrency investments.

Dogecoin, with its substantial market value, continues to capture public attention. As the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Bitcoin often sets the tone for other digital currencies, including Dogecoin. The relationship between these assets is observed by analysts looking to understand market dynamics.

Potential risks in trading Dogecoin include its volatility, liquidity conditions, and operational challenges. Regulatory uncertainty also plays a role in shaping trading strategies, as does the potential for tracking errors in cryptocurrency products.

In this competitive landscape, multiple issuers may file similar cryptocurrency products, leading to a crowded market environment. The timeline for product development and approval can be uncertain, with amendments and regulatory reviews being common.

The process of regulatory review for cryptocurrency products typically involves extended periods of scrutiny. This includes potential amendments, requests for comment, and eventual approvals or denials. Stakeholders closely watch these developments to assess the future of digital asset trading.

In summary, while Dogecoin’s recent price movements have raised questions about a potential decrease to $0.14, the broader market context and inherent risks must be considered. As the cryptocurrency market evolves, traders and investors remain vigilant, anticipating future developments and regulatory changes.

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TLDR: Rumble Wallet integrates Bitcoin, USDT, and XAUT for direct creator payments without intermediaries Tether’s Wallet Development Kit powers the self-custodial infrastructure for millions of users Partnership announced at Plan ₿ Forum aims to protect creators from debanking and platform risk Rumble users can tip creators instantly while maintaining full ownership of their digital assets Rumble Wallet has officially launched through a partnership between Tether and video platform Rumble. The self-custodial crypto wallet integrates directly into Rumble’s ecosystem, enabling millions of creators and users to transact with digital assets. 

The wallet supports Bitcoin, Tether USD, and Tether Gold at launch. Rumble users can now tip creators and make borderless payments without traditional financial intermediaries. Tether USAT will become available in the coming weeks.

Platform-Native Financial Infrastructure Empowers Creator Economy The new wallet builds upon Rumble’s existing tipping functionality to create production-ready financial infrastructure. Creators receive payments instantly from their audiences while maintaining full ownership of their funds. 

Users can hold and transfer digital assets peer-to-peer without depending on centralized custodians or banks.

Rumble Wallet operates through Tether’s Wallet Development Kit, an open-source modular toolkit designed for developers and companies. 

The WDK allows platforms to deploy secure, self-custodial wallets while preserving user control and privacy. This integration connects a global video-sharing ecosystem directly to crypto-native payment rails.

The collaboration opens new economic models for creators without introducing additional intermediaries. 

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino spoke about the platform’s alignment with freedom and decentralization principles. “At Tether, we champion technologies that promote freedom, decentralization, and the fundamental right to free speech,” Ardoino said. “Rumble Wallet brings those ideals together into one product that will give tens of millions of users more control than any platform has offered before.”

Strategic Partnership Advances Decentralized Internet Vision Tether and Rumble first announced their collaboration at the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano last October. The partnership outlined a shared vision for crypto-native monetization that provides creators with durable financial access. 

Both companies aim to protect creators from arbitrary shutdowns or debanking tied to speech or platform risk.

Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski addressed the philosophical alignment between the platform and cryptocurrency values. “Rumble represents free speech and liberty the same way that cryptocurrency and a decentralized internet represent freedom,” Pavlovski explained. “We are putting more power into the hands of users and creators so they can engage with and financially support the content they like.”

The launch reinforces Tether’s broader strategy of building open financial infrastructure that embeds directly into real-world platforms. 

The company continues to reduce reliance on centralized systems while supporting millions of users. The Rumble integration represents a practical application of Bitcoin and stablecoins as tools for creator empowerment across digital platforms.

Investors are expecting Solana (SOL) to gain momentum in 2026, driven by rising on-chain activity, expanding DeFi participation, and increasing institutional exposure through exchange-traded funds.

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While SOL trades at $139, below its all-time high, recent data suggests that the network’s fundamentals are strengthening alongside a gradual price recovery. Together, these trends are shaping a clearer narrative around how Solana’s valuation could be supported beyond short-term market moves.

SOL's price trends sideways on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview Network Activity and DeFi Metrics Show Sustained Growth On-chain usage has picked up notably since the start of the year. Active addresses on Solana rose from around 3.38 million to 3.78 million in early January, indicating broader participation across transfers, trading, and application usage. This increase in activity has coincided with a steady rise in decentralized finance metrics.

The TVL across Solana-based protocols increased from approximately $8 billion to just over $9 billion, reflecting higher capital commitments to lending, liquidity provision, and yield-focused strategies.

These gains align with longer-term data from Solana’s 2025 network review, which showed that daily active wallets averaged 3.2 million and non-vote transactions reached a record 33 billion over the year.

Decentralized exchange activity also remained a key contributor. The annual DEX volume reached $1.5 trillion in 2025, up 57% year-over-year, with SOL-stablecoin trading volume exceeding $780 billion. Raydium led DEX platforms in terms of volume, while several others surpassed the $10 billion threshold.

Application Revenue and Ecosystem Expansion Revenue generation across the Solana ecosystem continues to scale. Applications built on the network generated $2.39 billion in revenue in 2025, a 46% increase from the prior year.

Seven applications surpassed $100 million in annual revenue, while smaller projects collectively contributed more than $500 million. The network itself reported $1.4 billion in revenue, reflecting a sharp rise in economic activity tied to usage rather than speculation alone.

Beyond DeFi, Solana also saw growth in stablecoin transfers, tokenized equities, and Bitcoin-related activity. Stablecoin supply more than doubled to $14.8 billion, while transfers reached $11.7 trillion, pointing to increased settlement and payment use cases.

Solana ETF Inflows and Price Levels in Focus Institutional participation has become more visible through Solana-focused ETFs. Assets under management across these products recently crossed $1.02 billion, with Bitwise’s BSOL accounting for the majority share.

Data shows cumulative inflows of nearly $800 million and steady trading volumes, suggesting ongoing demand for regulated exposure. In the spot market, SOL has rebounded from the $120 area to trade near $140, supported by rising volume and improving technical indicators.

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While resistance levels remain, the combination of ETF inflows, higher network usage, and expanding revenue streams is reinforcing the case for higher valuations if broader market conditions remain supportive.

Cover image from ChatGPT, SOLUSD chart from Tradingview

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Wednesday as investors cashed out following recent rallies.

CryptocurrencyGains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-1.56%$91,305.82Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)
               -2.97%$3,170.13XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)                         -5.03%$2.17Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)                         -2.55%$136.82Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE)                         -1.02%$0.1468Bitcoin Falls Below $91,000 Bitcoin slipped below $91,000 in afternoon trading before paring some losses overnight. Trading volume for the apex cryptocurrency plunged 22% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum dipped to around $3,100 after surpassing $3,300 earlier this week.

Bitcoin dominance hovered around 58%, while Ethereum's market share was largely unchanged at 12.2%.

Roughly $285 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, according to Coinglass, with $241 million in long liquidations alone.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin's open interest surged nearly 4% in the last 24 hours. An increase in open interest along with a decrease in spot price typically indicates new short positions are being built. 

The "Fear sentiment persisted in the market, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.

Top Gainers (24 Hours) 

Cryptocurrency (Market Cap>$100 M)Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m. ET)Brevis (BREV )   +29.08%    $0.4609AI Companions (AIC )                 +21.25%      $0.1441The White Whale (WHITEWHALE )          +18.11%      $0.1061The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3.13 trillion, following a drop of 1.87% in the last 24 hours.

Stocks Mirror Crypto Pull BackStocks retreated from record highs on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 466 points, or 0.94%, to end at 48,996.08. The S&P 500 fell 0.34% to end at 6,920.93. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was the outlier, lifting 0.16% to finish at 23,584.27.

Energy stocks contributed to the decline, with Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:XOM) closing down 0.86% and 2.11%, respectively.

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Oil prices fell further to $56.31 a barrel, down from $58 earlier in the week amid President Donald Trump's claim that Venezuela will ship several million barrels of sanctioned crude oil to the U.S.

Bitcoin Will ‘Confirm Trend Direction’ If…In a note shared with Benzinga, analysts at cryptocurrency payment company B2BINPAY said that despite recent advances, the market remains in a "downtrend."

"The growth is likely to continue, because in the current environment there is simply no reason for the market to fall lower," the analysts said, pointing out factors such as the leverage reset during the October 2025 crash.

"Starting a bearish phase right now makes little sense as bear markets usually begin at highs," the analysts added.

Meanwhile, widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez said that Bitcoin needs a daily close outside $88,000–$94,000 "to confirm trend direction."

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In brief World Liberty Financial has applied to form a national trust bank overseen by the OCC. The charter would cover issuance, custody, and conversion of the USD1 stablecoin. Only Anchorage Digital has previously received OCC approval among crypto firms. World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture linked to President Donald Trump's family, has filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to form a national trust bank.

The proposal seeks to place its USD1 stablecoin under direct federal supervision in a regulatory category that has admitted only one other crypto-native firm to date.

If approved, the proposed entity named as World Liberty Trust Company, will be allowed to “take over the issuance and redemption of USD1, offer conversion services from other major stablecoins into USD1, offer custody services for fiat and major stablecoins, and perform the reserve management for the assets backing outstanding USD1,” Mack McCain, general counsel of World Liberty Financial, and proposed trust officer for WLTC, overseeing fiduciary operations, told Decrypt.

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to track the value of a reference asset, most commonly the U.S. dollar, and in some cases other currencies or commodities, to enable price-stable digital payments and settlement.

“We want to do all of this in a highly regulated, transparent manner,” McCain added.

Still, national trust bank charters are rare, particularly for crypto firms.

So far, Anchorage Digital remains the only digital asset company to have secured one, according to the regulator, which supervises about 60 national trust banks. The federal charter was given conditional approval in 2021.

That sets a high bar for other entities seeking to apply and indicates that the OCC has, to date, treated crypto-native trust banks as exceptions to the status quo.

Unlike recent efforts by fintech companies such as PayPal to establish state-level deposit-taking banks, World Liberty’s filing targets a trust charter that would allow custody and settlement functions without lending or insured deposits.

A needed upgradeWorld Liberty’s prospects for the charter appear to be a “structural upgrade” that advances its stablecoin from being “a trading instrument to a settlement instrument,” Chris Loeffler, CEO of Nasdaq-listed digital asset management platform Caliber, told Decrypt.

“As more people and institutions utilize digital currencies to transact, those transactions need an ability to be settled between parties without the risk of the currency being used fluctuating in value, and this charter offers a federally regulated structure to make that possible,” Loeffler said.

Stablecoin issuers like World Liberty use a structure designed for state-licensed entities, but those “have regulatory friction between the states, and a partnership with an existing financial institution,” he explained, adding that such a condition “reduces the profitability of the issuer and introduces counterparty risk.”

“Neither of these is very appealing for a stablecoin issuer seeking to become ubiquitous with the infrastructure needed for more of TradFi to do business in the world of DeFi,” Loeffler noted.

The move could also be “a signal to what direction stablecoin legislation and regulation also goes in,” he said. “It will be a niche option to the extent that the federal government meters out how many of these charters can be obtained.”

As a decentralized finance project, World Liberty Financial operates on public blockchain networks and has developed token-based financial products centered on its USD1 stablecoin, which it rolled out in March last year, alongside WLFI, its governance token.

Despite its efforts, the venture has drawn scrutiny over its ownership structure and financial disclosures.

Filings tied to the token sale show that a Trump-affiliated entity was entitled to a significant share of proceeds and later reduced its ownership stake as a Senate inquiry examined Trump’s crypto ties.

Lawmakers have also questioned USD1’s involvement in politically sensitive moves and its expansion on major exchanges, allegations that the companies involved have denied.

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XRP's role in global finance is broadening fast, with new details underscoring its growing footprint across settlement infrastructure, regulation, institutional balance sheets, ETFs, and real-world assets as adoption accelerates. XRP Enters the ETF Era While Institutions Secure Billion-Dollar Positions Behind the Scenes Ripple reposted details shared by blockchain developer platform RippleX on Jan.

TLDR: Brian Quintenz served as CFTC Commissioner under Obama and Trump with unanimous Senate confirmation. Quintenz previously led policy strategy at a16z crypto as Global Head of Policy for the platform. SUI Group’s board now comprises five members with three independent directors under Nasdaq rules. Quintenz will serve on the audit committee and help guide the company’s SUI treasury strategy. SUI Group Holdings Limited announced Brian Quintenz’s appointment as an independent director effective January 5, 2026. 

The former CFTC Commissioner and a16z crypto policy leader will join the company’s board and audit committee. His appointment follows CFO Joseph A. Geraci’s transition from Director to Board Observer. 

The board now consists of five members, with three qualifying as independent under Nasdaq standards.

Regulatory Expertise Meets Digital Asset Innovation Brian Quintenz brings extensive experience from both government service and private sector leadership. He previously served as a CFTC Commissioner after receiving nominations from Presidents Obama and Trump. 

The Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment to the regulatory agency. During his tenure, Quintenz helped establish frameworks for derivatives markets and early Bitcoin futures oversight.

Beyond his government role, Quintenz led policy initiatives at a16z crypto as Global Head of Policy. He guided regulatory strategy for one of the largest digital asset investment platforms globally. 

His work involved engaging with policymakers and shaping institutional approaches to cryptocurrency regulation. This combination of regulatory knowledge and industry experience positions him uniquely for board service.

Currently, Quintenz serves on Kalshi’s board, a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange focused on event-based contracts. He founded Saeculum Capital Management and held senior positions at Hill-Townsend Capital. 

His career also includes policy advisory work in the U.S. House of Representatives. These diverse roles demonstrate his understanding of traditional finance and emerging digital markets.

Strategic Validation for SUI Treasury Approach Chairman Marius Barnett praised Quintenz as “a widely respected leader in the digital asset industry.” He noted Quintenz possesses “a rare combination of capital markets expertise, regulatory credibility, and deep infrastructure knowledge.” 

Barnett described the appointment as “a meaningful validation of both SUIG and the long-term potential of the Sui ecosystem.” The chairman emphasized these qualifications make Quintenz particularly valuable for the company’s strategic direction.

Barnett explained the company expects Quintenz’s experience to prove “critical to maintaining institutional rigor.” The board anticipates his role will facilitate “engaging constructively with policymakers.” 

Management views his participation as essential for “positioning SUIG as a long-term participant in the institutional adoption of SUI.” 

These comments underscore the strategic importance of adding regulatory expertise to board oversight.

SUI Group operates as a public company trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SUIG. The board restructuring reflects the company’s evolving needs as it pursues its treasury initiatives. 

With three independent directors, the company meets key governance requirements for publicly traded entities. The addition of Quintenz to the audit committee further reinforces financial oversight capabilities. 

His appointment marks another step in building institutional infrastructure around the Sui blockchain ecosystem.

TLDR:

Historically, Bitcoin has averaged 100% gains after closing a year in the red. Regression models place BTC’s base valuation between $200,000 and $300,000 for this year. The expansion oscillator remains at 20%, a level associated with early growth phases. After closing 2025 with a modest decline of -6.36%, the pioneer cryptocurrency appears to be setting the stage for a massive recovery. Historical patterns analyzed by experts like Jesse Myers indicate that years of negative returns are often the prelude to the most powerful rallies for the flagship coin. This cyclical trend places the Bitcoin price prediction 2026 at the center of the debate among both institutional and retail investors.

Data from the last 10 years shows that after annual closes in the red (2014, 2018, and 2022), the subsequent years delivered gains of 35%, 95%, and 156%, respectively. When averaging these movements, the statistics suggest a rebound of nearly 100%, validating an optimistic outlook for the next twelve months.

Valuation Models and Targets Toward $300,000 Beyond simple annual metrics, researcher Sminston With points out that the Bitcoin price prediction 2026 is backed by solid technical support. Utilizing the “Decay Channel” model—which accounts for diminishing volatility in each cycle—With places Bitcoin’s base value between $200,000 and $300,000. Currently, the model’s oscillator sits near 20%, a point that has historically marked the beginning of an aggressive expansion phase.

Despite the asset ending 2025 stagnated near $88,000, analysts attribute this behavior to delayed liquidity cycles rather than a definitive market peak.

However, short-term indicators suggest that patience is key. Data from CryptoQuant reflects moderate momentum on exchanges like Binance, with volatility remaining high. 

In summary, while the risk-adjusted return ratio (Sharpe-like ratio) is positive, its proximity to neutral levels indicates that we are in a transition phase. For the Bitcoin price prediction 2026 to materialize, the price must lead new investment flows that break the current consolidation zone and trigger institutional FOMO.

J.P. Morgan’s blockchain business unit, Kinexys, has partnered with Digital Asset to bring its bank-issued USD deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), natively to the Canton Network, marking a significant step in the evolution of institutional blockchain adoption. The move reflects a growing shift by major financial institutions toward real-time, interoperable digital money that can settle seamlessly alongside tokenized assets and smart contracts.

JPM Coin represents U.S. dollar deposits held at J.P. Morgan and enables institutional clients to conduct payments using a digital token on distributed ledger technology. By issuing JPMD directly on the Canton Network, J.P. Morgan and Digital Asset aim to expand the availability of regulated, interoperable digital cash that can be issued, transferred, and redeemed within a secure and privacy-enabled blockchain environment. This integration is designed to support synchronized settlement across multiple asset classes while meeting institutional requirements for compliance and confidentiality.

The announcement comes amid increasing institutional support for blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation recently selected the Canton Network to advance the tokenization of traditional financial instruments, underscoring the network’s growing credibility within global capital markets. Institutions participating in 24/7 U.S. Treasury financing on Canton have already demonstrated the network’s potential by using tokenized assets to settle transactions outside standard market hours, highlighting the benefits of continuous, always-on markets.

According to Digital Asset co-founder and CEO Yuval Rooz, the collaboration delivers regulated digital cash that can move at market speed, bridging traditional financial infrastructure with modern blockchain technology while preserving privacy and regulatory standards. Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Kinexys at J.P. Morgan, noted that bringing JPM Coin to Canton could enhance operational efficiency and unlock liquidity through near-real-time blockchain transactions.

The integration will roll out in phases throughout 2026, beginning with the establishment of technical and business frameworks to support JPM Coin issuance, transfer, and near-instant redemption on the Canton Network. The partners will also explore connecting additional Kinexys Digital Payments offerings, including J.P. Morgan’s Blockchain Deposit Accounts, further expanding the ecosystem for institutional digital payments and tokenized finance.

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