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Posted: January 6, 2026

Since it successfully rebounded from a $0.19 slip, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance [FET] continued its remarkable upsurge, jumping above the short-term moving averages, EMA 20, and EMA 50. 

FET broke out of a prolonged descending channel, hitting a high of $0.29, last seen in November. As such, FET has shown strong momentum after a clean breakout, with the price closing at higher highs.

As of this writing, FET traded at $0.28, up 16.74% on the daily charts. Over the same period, its volume jumped 89% to $188 million, reflecting growing on-chain activity. 

FET: On-chain activity skyrockets
FET’s price mainly pumped due to increased on-chain activity. According to Santiment, the altcoin’s Price DAA Divergence remained positive for seven consecutive days. 

Usually, when this metric holds positive, it implies that network usage is improving faster than price movement, a clear constructive signal.

Source: Santiment

 Thus, more users are actively interacting with the network, and the prices have yet to reflect the network usage. 

Even more so, Active Addresses (24 hours) jumped to a weekly high of 1.1k, further confirming increased network usage. 

With Address climbing, backed by a positive price DAA, it tends to support future price appreciation, especially if sustained. 

Scarcity rises
Interestingly, as on-chain activity surged, most users resorted to aggressive FET accumulation. The altcoin’s Exchange Flow Balance dropped into negative territory after holding within the positive zone across previous days.

At press time, Flow Balance was -47k, indicating higher exchange outflows than inflows. Often, increased outflows mean accumulation, which reduces supply and increases scarcity.

Source: Santiment

In fact, the altcoin’s scarcity rose significantly. The stock-to-flow ratio rose to 1.6k, indicating greater scarcity. Historically, increased scarcity has accelerated upward momentum, frequently a precursor to higher prices.

What’s next for FET?
FET saw a sustained upward momentum as on-chain activity skyrocketed, backed by increased actual demand from real market participants.

For that reason, the altcoin’s Directional Movement Index (DMI) rose to 36 after it formed a bullish crossover the previous day.

Source: TradingView

Typically, when momentum indicators make such a move, it signals strong upward momentum, with the potential for continuation if buyers hold on.

Therefore, if scarcity continues to rise, supported by higher on-chain activity, FET will face the next resistance at $0.31. A move above this level will see the altcoin target the long-term EMA200 at $0.44.

For this bullish outlook to hold, FET must stay above EMA50 at $0.24; otherwise, it risks a dip towards $0.22.

Final Thoughts

Artificial Superintelligence Alliance [FET] surged 16%, breaking out of a prolonged descending channel, and reached a high of $0.29. 
FET surged amid rising scarcity backed by vigorous on-chain activity.  

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ:ABTC ) co-founder Eric Trump celebrated the company's growing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve Monday, signaling that “the best is yet to come.” Trump Sets Ambitious Target For ABTC Trump said in an X post that within a span of four months, the company has grown to become the 19th largest Bitcoin treasury, holding 5,427 BTC, worth $509 million, as of this writing.

Famed venture capitalist Tim Draper sees bitcoin becoming the standard money of an AI-powered global economy, underpinning robot automation, digital labor, and decentralized commerce as machines and humans transact beyond government currencies.

Institutional investors flock to Solana, driven by the rise of regulated ETF offerings in the crypto market.

Key Takeaways

Solana ETFs have crossed the $1 billion mark in assets under management.
Bitwise's BSOL leads Solana ETFs with $732 million in assets.

Solana ETFs have surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, with Bitwise’s BSOL leading the pack at $732 million, per SoSoValue. Total net assets represent about 1.4% of Solana’s total market capitalization.

BSOL, the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, tracks the performance of Solana’s native token while incorporating staking rewards. The fund stakes assets in-house to maximize returns for investors.

Funds managed by Grayscale (GSOL) and Fidelity (FSOL) follow with net assets currently totaling approximately $167 million and $122 million, respectively. While more modest compared to the market leaders, VanEck’s VSOL continues to capture steady, incremental inflows, with its total net assets now reaching roughly $28 million.

US spot Solana ETFs recorded around $16 million in net inflows on Monday, pushing cumulative inflows to $792 million. Trading activity remained steady, with $43 million in total value traded across Solana ETF products during the session.

Solana is a high-performance blockchain known for its transaction speed and support for decentralized applications. The launch of spot ETFs has contributed to increased institutional interest in the platform.

Disclaimer

Bubblemaps dismissed claims tying a Polymarket bet on Maduro’s removal to a WLFI cofounder, calling the on-chain logic misleading.

Summary

Bubblemaps said exchange timing and value matching alone cannot prove wallet ownership or coordination.
The firm identified multiple alternative wallet matches using the same assumptions.
No evidence currently links the Polymarket trader to WLFI or its founders.

Speculation around a high-profile Polymarket trade has escalated into claims of political and crypto insider ties, but Bubblemaps says the on-chain logic behind those allegations does not hold up.

In a Jan. 5 post on X, blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps pushed back against viral assertions linking a Polymarket trader involved in the Nicolás Maduro market to a cofounder of World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a Trump-linked crypto project.

Why the insider link gained traction
The controversy stems from a Polymarket prediction asking whether Venezuela’s president would be removed from power by a set deadline. In the hours before reports surfaced of Maduro’s capture, several newly created accounts placed aggressive “Yes” bets, turning roughly $60,000 into more than $630,000.

One wallet drew particular attention after converting about $32,000 into nearly $400,000. On-chain traces showed the account was funded via Coinbase deposits on Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), triggering speculation that the trader had access to non-public information.

An on-chain analyst later claimed the funding wallet could be linked to WLFI through a roughly 250 SOL Coinbase deposit that appeared similar to another transfer allegedly tied to WLFI-associated wallets and ENS/SNS domains referencing the name “Steven Charles.”

Bubblemaps: the evidence is weak
Bubblemaps rejected that conclusion outright, warning that timing-based wallet matching is being stretched beyond its limits.

According to the firm, a one-day gap between deposits into and out of an exchange is not meaningful, especially when only a single asset is considered. When other assets such as USDC and ETH are included, Bubblemaps said it identified around 20 wallets that fit the same pattern using the same time window and value range.

https://twitter.com/bubblemaps/status/2008161924014366901?s=46&t=nznXkss3debX8JIhNzHmzw

The firm also noted that exchange deposits can originate from bank transfers, multiple smaller transactions, or older balances consolidated long after initial funding, factors ignored in the viral claims.

“Calling this a 99% match is clickbait,” Bubblemaps said, adding that shared exchange paths and similar naming conventions do not establish wallet ownership or coordination.

While the timing of the Polymarket trades remains unusual, Bubblemaps stressed that poor analytical discipline can lead to almost any conclusion if the framing is aggressive enough.

The firm urged the crypto community to separate credible on-chain evidence from narratives driven by drama, especially when politically sensitive events and prominent projects are involved.

As of now, neither Polymarket nor WLFI has announced any internal findings, and no formal investigation has been disclosed

According to an exchange on X, a user asked when Bitcoin would “boom.” A crypto expert answered bluntly that relying on a single price explosion to get rich is the wrong plan and summed up his approach as “time plus stacking.” The remark cut through the guessing and put the focus back on steady habits, not wild hopes.

Bitcoin As A Store Of Value
Bitcoin’s supply is fixed, with a hard cap of 21 million coins. That matters because, as Jeremie and other long-term holders point out, Bitcoin is best used to hold value you earned elsewhere.

Stacking, in practice, means buying small amounts regularly. Time means keeping those holdings for years. Both together reduce the pressure to guess tops and bottoms and make the plan mechanical rather than emotional.

Many buyers still chase quick gains. They ask when the next big run will hit. The answer from long-term traders is simple: hope is not a plan. Fiat money often loses buying power over time, while Bitcoin’s limited supply is designed to preserve value for those who hold through cycles.

If you’re relying on #Bitcoin to “boom” to make you rich, you’re doing it wrong.

Bitcoin is for storing what you earn. The win is time plus stacking. https://t.co/PDdrf3G6nv

— Davinci Jeremie (@Davincij15) January 5, 2026

Price Movements And Political Ties
Based on reports, Bitcoin hit a three-week high and traded above $93,000, rising as much as 2.54% on Monday morning. The token cleared its 50-day moving average for the first time since the market tumble that began in early October.

Bitcoin is up about 6% so far this year after plunging roughly 22% in the fourth quarter. Ether also moved higher alongside Bitcoin as broader markets rallied.

Political events, including the ouster of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro by US special forces and related developments, pushed some investors toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver while not putting a clear dent in appetite for riskier bets like tech stocks. Trading activity and headline news have been linked to short-term moves in crypto prices more than once this year.

BTCUSD now trading at $93,947. Chart: TradingView
How Ordinary Investors Should Act
According to veteran holders, the mix of steady buying and patience beats timing the market. That is the core of Jeremie’s message. Buy small. Keep adding. Don’t watch the screen every hour. Over time, that habit smooths out the big swings and removes emotional buying at highs and panic selling at lows.

Reports indicate many newcomers still treat Bitcoin like a lotto ticket. That mindset fuels big swings. When prices climb, people rush in. When they fall, sellers rush out. The strategy Jeremie described aims to flip that behavior: make accumulation routine, make holding routine.

Market Signals And A Clear Choice
Traders can use signals such as moving averages to judge momentum, but technical signs are not a plan by themselves. For people who want to use Bitcoin to protect savings, the clear choice is steady accumulation plus a long holding period. For those chasing a sudden “boom,” the risk is high and the outcome uncertain — at least according to the analyst.

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A 2x Dogecoin ETF is among the best-performing ETFs to start the year, highlighting increased interest in meme coins.Updated Jan 6, 2026, 5:01 a.m. Published Jan 6, 2026, 5:01 a.m.

DOGE hovered near $0.152 after rebounding sharply from a $0.146 low, with the move supported by a burst of above-average volume — and landing as leveraged “meme beta” trade picks up fresh attention after Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that a 2x Dogecoin ETF is among the best-performing ETFs to start the year.

News backgroundMeme coins have been the market’s early-year temperature check, with DOGE and PEPE leading a sharp bounce as traders leaned into “meme season” narratives amid still-uneven liquidity. CoinGecko’s GMCI Meme Index has shown the category heating up, while a broader “dog-themed” basket also traded higher alongside DOGE.

STORY CONTINUES BELOW

That backdrop has bled into ETFs as well. Balchunas said the best-performing ETFs to start the year include a 2x Dogecoin ETF and a 2x single-stock semiconductor ETF, underscoring that the “highest beta” expressions of risk appetite are leading flows early in the year. Traders typically treat that kind of leaderboard as a sentiment tell — not a fundamental driver — but it often reinforces momentum in the underlying when positioning is already crowded.

The bigger macro setup still matters: bitcoin has remained relatively range-bound, and when majors stall, speculative flows tend to spill into meme coins because they move quickly, have liquid derivatives markets, and don’t require a macro catalyst to trade.

Technical analysisDOGE was effectively flat on the day ($0.1518 to $0.1519) but the headline is the structure: a V-shaped recovery that began after a sharp flush to $0.1461 (Jan. 5, 09:00) and reversed aggressively into the U.S. afternoon.

The recovery phase (16:00–17:00) came with a clear volume signature: ~880M–886M tokens traded, roughly 87% above the 24-hour average, as price pushed up through the mid-$0.15s and tagged $0.1536. That’s the kind of “participation check” technicians look for — the rally wasn’t a quiet grind; it was met with real bids.

From there, DOGE shifted into consolidation and began showing some short-term corrective pressure. In the final hour, price eased from $0.1526 to $0.1523, testing $0.1513 support while a 26.9M spike (roughly triple the hourly norm) printed during the dip. Importantly, follow-through selling didn’t build after that spike, and DOGE bounced back toward $0.1519, suggesting the market is still willing to defend the $0.151–$0.152 handle.

Technically, this is now a classic post-recovery setup: a sharp reclaim, then a tight range, with $0.1540–$0.1543 acting as the immediate cap and $0.1461 holding as the key “if it breaks, the pattern changes” reference point.

Price action summaryDOGE completed a V-shaped recovery after dipping to $0.1461The rebound leg was confirmed by ~87% above-average volume during the 16:00–17:00 pushPrice tagged $0.1536 before consolidating back near $0.152Late-hour selling tested $0.1513 support, but the bounce held into the closeWhat traders should knowThis is now a range trade around a fresh inflection point, and the levels are clean:

If $0.1513 holds: DOGE can continue digesting gains above $0.15 and set up another attempt at $0.1540–$0.1543. A clean break there opens the door to a momentum extension toward the next resistance pockets (higher fib levels) and typically draws trend-following flows.If $0.1513 breaks: the V-shaped recovery risks turning into a broader retracement, with eyes back on $0.1461. A loss of $0.146 would weaken the “reversal” read and re-open the prior demand zone.Why the ETF note matters: Balchunas’ observation about a 2x DOGE ETF leading early-year ETF performance doesn’t change DOGE’s fundamentals, but it does reinforce the same message coming from the tape — risk appetite is being expressed through high-beta vehicles, and meme coins are one of the cleanest proxies for that behavior.More For You

KuCoin Hits Record Market Share as 2025 Volumes Outpace Crypto Market

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KuCoin captured a record share of centralised exchange volume in 2025, with more than $1.25tn traded as its volumes grew faster than the wider crypto market.

What to know:

KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025, equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month, marking its strongest year on record.This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume, as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes, which slowed during periods of lower market volatility.Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split, each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line.Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity, reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover.Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity, indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.View Full Report

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Sui outperforms bitcoin and ether as Mysten Labs promotes privacy tech

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Sui is up 14% against the CoinDesk 20 which posted a 3.5% gain as the market hopes privacy whitepaper becomes a privacy token

What to know:

Sui's token surged over 14% in 24 hours, outperforming bitcoin and ether, driven by speculation about future privacy-preserving transactions.A recent paper by Mysten Labs researchers explores privacy features for blockchains, placing Sui alongside Ethereum and Solana in the account-based model.The rally in Sui's token reflects growing investor interest in financial privacy as a core market theme, despite no immediate product launch.Read full story

Dogecoin started a major increase above $0.150 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might decline if it trades below $0.1450.

DOGE price started a fresh increase above $0.1450 and $0.150.
The price is trading above the $0.150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.150 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.1450.

Dogecoin Price Consolidates Gains
Dogecoin price started a fresh increase after it settled above $0.1320, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.140 resistance to enter a positive zone.

The bulls were able to push the price above $0.150. A high was formed at $0.1541 and the price is now correcting some gains. There was a move toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.1156 swing low to the $0.1541 high.

Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.150 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.150 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.

Source: DOGEUSD on TradingView.com
If there is another increase, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1540 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1550 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1620 level. A close above the $0.1620 resistance might send the price toward $0.1750. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.180. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1840.

Downside Break In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1550 level, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.150 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.145 level.

The main support sits at $0.1420. If there is a downside break below the $0.1420 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1350 level or even $0.1320 in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $0.150 and $0.1450.

Major Resistance Levels – $0.1540 and $0.1550.

XRP rockets 11% to nearly $2.40 as Ripple-linked ETFs see highest trading volumesSpot XRP ETFs in the U.S. saw $48 million in inflows, pushing cumulative inflows past $1 billion since their November launch.Updated Jan 6, 2026, 5:15 a.m. Published Jan 6, 2026, 5:15 a.m.

XRP jumped to nearly $2.40 on Tuesday, extending its early-2026 rally as traders pointed to heavy institutional volumes and a tightening pool of tokens available on exchanges.

The token rose as much as 11% over 24 hours to around $2.38, breaking through a resistance band that had capped gains for weeks. The move came on one of XRP’s strongest volume bursts since mid-December, CoinDesk Analytics data shows.

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One reason is flow. Spot XRP ETFs in the U.S. posted $48 million in inflows on Monday, continuing a green for the products which have not seen a single day of outflows from their Nov.13 launch.

Several of the products posted their largest single-day trading volumes on Monday, pushing cumulative inflows beyond the $1 billion mark in less than two months.

On-chain data shows XRP held on exchanges has dropped to multi-year lows, a sign that fewer tokens are sitting idle and ready to be sold into rallies. Traders often read that as a setup where even modest demand can move price faster than usual.

The rally also builds on a shift in general market sentiment that started late last week.

Traders have been leaning into the idea that the U.S. regulatory environment is turning more constructive, particularly after SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s exit and continued talk around market structure legislation expected to move in January.

XRP, which spent years trading under a cloud of legal uncertainty, has been one of the clearest beneficiaries of that change in mood.

For now, the move is also feeding on itself. Breakouts through well-watched levels tend to trigger follow-through buying from traders who were waiting for confirmation, especially in a market where bitcoin is steady and speculative attention is rotating toward large-cap alts.

The key question is whether XRP can hold above the former resistance zone around $2.28 to $2.32. If it does, the market may start looking higher rather than treating the rally as another quick spike.

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KuCoin captured a record share of centralised exchange volume in 2025, with more than $1.25tn traded as its volumes grew faster than the wider crypto market.

What to know:

KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025, equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month, marking its strongest year on record.This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume, as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes, which slowed during periods of lower market volatility.Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split, each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line.Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity, reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover.Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity, indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.View Full Report

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Sui is up 14% against the CoinDesk 20 which posted a 3.5% gain as the market hopes privacy whitepaper becomes a privacy token

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Sui's token surged over 14% in 24 hours, outperforming bitcoin and ether, driven by speculation about future privacy-preserving transactions.A recent paper by Mysten Labs researchers explores privacy features for blockchains, placing Sui alongside Ethereum and Solana in the account-based model.The rally in Sui's token reflects growing investor interest in financial privacy as a core market theme, despite no immediate product launch.Read full story

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee said Monday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could deviate from its typical four-year cycle if it reaches between $200,000 and $250,000 this year.

Speaking to CNBC, Lee said that if Bitcoin follows the four-year cycle, its price should decline in 2026. However, a sharp rally instead would break that historical pattern.

“I think that there are tailwinds that are building,” the Fundstrat co-founder said, pointing out the leverage reset during the October 2025 crash.

 He also mentioned continued institutional adoption and U.S. government support as contributing factors.

See Also: This Bitcoin Chart Signal Has 91% Accuracy, But Here’s Why It Could Be Different This Time

Some analysts Benzinga previously spoke with said that the traditional four-year cycle is now "breaking down," while others maintained it would remain “relevant” in 2026.

Will Bitcoin Follow Gold’s Rally?Lee also tied Bitcoin’s prospects to gold and silver, predicting that the apex cryptocurrency would eventually “benefit” from that trade.

“It does look like gold rallies typically lead Bitcoin rallies. So I think it’s been healthy for gold to rally,” he argued.

However, not everyone was buying this narrative.

Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff argued that Bitcoin’s past rallies happened when gold moved sideways. He added that lately, gold has surged while Bitcoin tumbled, destroying the “fake” narrative.

Source: TradingViewTom Lee’s PredictionsLee's explanation comes in the context of his previous statements on the future of cryptocurrency. In early 2026, he predicted a 10% to 15% crypto pullback due to policy risks from the White House and the Federal Reserve.

Last year, controversy arose around contradictory signals being sent by Fundstrat's analysts on Bitcoin.

Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, indicated a base case where Bitcoin might retrace to the $60,000–$65,000 range in early 2026. Conversely, Lee’s comments suggested the apex cryptocurrency could reach new all-time highs.

Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $93,715.33, up 0.81% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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Sui’s native token, SUI, surged more than 14% over the past 24 hours, significantly outperforming major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). While Bitcoin gained around 1% and Ethereum rose roughly 1.2% in the same period, SUI emerged as one of the strongest large-cap crypto performers, highlighting a clear token-specific catalyst rather than a broader market rally.

The rally comes amid an otherwise subdued crypto market and appears to be driven by renewed speculation around privacy-preserving transactions on the Sui blockchain. Investors reacted positively to a recent research paper co-authored by Mysten Labs, the core development team behind Sui, which explores how modern layer 1 blockchains can integrate privacy features without adopting the full architecture of legacy privacy coins.

Importantly, the paper does not introduce a new protocol or announce a product launch. Instead, it serves as a systematization of knowledge, offering a structured framework to compare different privacy models across blockchains. The research categorizes privacy into multiple levels, ranging from confidential transaction amounts to more advanced concepts such as k-anonymity and full sender-receiver anonymity. Rather than proposing a single solution, the paper analyzes how account-based blockchains like Sui, Ethereum, and Solana could implement features such as confidential balances, limited anonymity sets, and transaction unlinkability.

The study highlights cryptographic tools including zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, while also emphasizing the trade-offs involved. Stronger privacy guarantees often come with higher computational costs, challenges for lightweight clients, and increased regulatory scrutiny, factors that developers and investors alike must consider.

SUI’s price jump also aligns with a broader trend seen throughout 2025, as investors rotate toward “digital cash” narratives. Privacy-focused assets such as Monero and Zcash have outperformed during periods of macro uncertainty, reflecting renewed demand for financial privacy and utility-driven crypto assets rather than yield-focused tokens.

Although there is no confirmed timeline for privacy features on Sui, the research has fueled market optimism. Traders appear to be betting that Sui’s exploration of privacy-preserving technology signals a strategic direction that could enhance the blockchain’s long-term value and relevance in the evolving crypto landscape.

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With Forthcoming Adoption of Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby AC-4, Plus Expansion of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Across Live Sports, Peacock Is the Premier Destination for Streaming in Dolby

, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and NBCUniversal announced that Peacock will be the first streaming platform to embrace Dolby's full suite of advanced picture and sound innovations. This first-of-its-kind technology integration marks a major milestone in streaming entertainment, bringing Dolby's unmatched combination of sight and sound innovation to Peacock's wide-ranging portfolio of blockbuster movies, acclaimed originals, and marquee live sports and events.

Peacock to be first streamer to integrate Dolby’s full suite of premium picture and sound innovations

Continuing its commitment to delivering the best possible fan experience, Peacock is extending the availability of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos across live sports over the coming year. Peacock is also the first streamer to announce its commitment to support Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby AC-4, anticipated to launch later this year.

"Peacock is raising the bar for what streaming entertainment can be with Dolby," said John Couling, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. "This partnership reflects our vision to push the boundaries of live sports and entertainment, delivering experiences that truly stand apart. With Dolby, Peacock stands as the premier destination for viewers who expect nothing less than exceptional entertainment at home."

"We deliver the most compelling content with the highest quality experience and unparalleled reliability on Peacock," said David Bohunek, Senior Vice President of Global Video Engineering at NBCUniversal. "Our partnership with Dolby ensures that whether our subscribers are streaming a thrilling playoff game, the latest Universal blockbuster, or a critically acclaimed Peacock Original, they're experiencing it exactly as creators intended – with breathtaking picture and immersive sound that brings every moment to life." 

Already available for a growing number of titles, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos create a more immersive experience for fans with stunning visuals and cinematic sound. Throughout 2026, Peacock will be onboarding more live sports into Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences, including Sunday Night Football, NBA, and MLB, making every play feel as vivid and thrilling as being on the 50-yard line, courtside, or sitting behind home plate.

As Peacock delivers on its mission as the ultimate fan-first entertainment destination, it is also preparing to adopt the next generation of Dolby innovation. Unveiled at IFA 2025, Dolby Vision 2 is Dolby's groundbreaking evolution of its industry-leading picture quality innovation for televisions. Building on the success of Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision 2 is designed to meet the evolving expectations of today's viewers and unlock the most out of your television. From helping solve the debate on whether the picture is "too dark" to delivering a more cinematic experience without distracting judder or soap opera effects, Dolby Vision 2 delivers a more authentic, captivating picture – without compromise.

Built on decades of Dolby audio leadership, Dolby AC-4 is Dolby's most advanced and efficient audio codec to date, delivering crystal-clear sound with up to 50% greater efficiency than traditional codecs. Dolby AC-4 offers new personalization and dialog enhancement features and unlocks the highest audio fidelity possible while using a fraction of the bandwidth of traditional codecs.

Love Sports, Movies, and TV more in Dolby
There's nothing like an experience in Dolby. With Dolby Vision, colors burn brighter, details look crisper, and contrast runs deeper, so you will never miss the emotion in a pivotal scene or the intensity of a game-changing play. With Dolby Atmos, sound moves above and all around you, putting you at the heart of the story and the height of the action, making every explosion more intense, every game day more thrilling, and every moment more memorable. From the most intimate and emotional moments to the biggest, loudest plays, Dolby brings you closer to the stories and moments you love.

About Dolby:
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SummaryThe First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF is downgraded to Hold as valuation approaches a 21x P/E and technical momentum cools.GRID’s strong 32% YoY return and robust liquidity are offset by a high PEG ratio above 2, signaling limited margin for error at current levels.Sector allocation remains concentrated: Industrials (60%), Utilities (23%), and Information Technology (12.5%), with top 10 holdings comprising 57% of assets.Seasonal trends and technicals suggest Q1 consolidation, with better entry points likely post-March; GRID paid a record 2025 dividend, reflecting healthy capital allocation. Getty Images

AI infrastructure stocks have done very well over the past year. The First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (GRID) has returned 32% since early January 2025. That beats the iShares All-Country World Index ETF (

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Reimagines the desktop with the company’s smallest and lightest AI PCi, delivering local AI performance that moves wherever work happensEmpowers personalized workstyles to increase resilience and productivity with a unique, keyboard-based form factorProtects AI workflows end-to-end with hardware-enforced HP Wolf Security for Businessii built to defend against emerging quantum threatsElevates visual precision with the world’s first Neo:LED desktop monitoriii so creation and collaboration flow seamlessly across devices
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled the HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC, a CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree and the world’s first full AI PC built into a keyboardiv — powering the future of work with a design that moves, connects, and adapts to any workspace. To complement this evolution of the desk, HP also introduced the newest HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor, pushing the boundaries for visual fidelity and flawless performance for the most demanding professional users.

“Work is being redesigned in real time—where it happens, how it happens, and what tools employees need to stay productive,” said Guayente Sanmartin, Senior Vice President and Division President, Commercial Systems & Displays Solutions at HP Inc. “HP’s focus is to remove the friction and complexity that slows people down and turn emerging AI into a real advantage. The HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC does exactly that by delivering next-generation local AI power in a keyboard-sized form factor that moves at the speed of modern work.”

HP EliteBoard: Break Free from the Traditional Desk Experience

The HP 2025 Work Relationship Index reveals a growing disconnect between rising expectations and the tools people have to meet them, with only 44 percent of workers believing their technology fits their style of working.v As work becomes more fluid and cross-functional, professionals need flexible setups and hardware that adapts to them. This shift is reshaping the desk itself into something modular, mobile, and personalized, creating demand for devices that can move seamlessly across workspaces without sacrificing performance.

The HP EliteBoard G1a Next-Gen AI PC reimagines what a desktop experience can be. Built directly into a sleek, ultra-compact keyboard, this Copilot+ PC and EPEAT 2.0 Gold Registered Product delivers uncompromising computing and next-gen AI performance—engineered to move, connect, and adapt to any workspace with ease.

Work lighter, move faster, and stay focused with an ultra-thin 12 mm profile that reclaims the desk as a minimalist, clutter-free workspace. Dual mics and speakers are packaged in a sleek keyboard that weighs less than half the weight of a traditional notebook PC at 750g and easily connects to any size display.Accelerate AI-assisted productivity with the smartest keyboard on earthvi delivering over 50 TOPS NPUvii to keep next-gen workloads responsive, lag-free, and ready to go wherever work happens, powered by an AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processor. viiiShape your ideal workspace anywhere with HP Smart Sense,ix AMD’s Auto State Management (ASM), and an optional built-in batteryx  to dynamically adapt performance, cooling, and battery optimization for a smoother experience. The freedom of the EliteBoard’s unique form factor with desktop-level flexibility and best-in-class typing empowers professionals to truly personalize their setup.Safeguard sensitive data and AI workflows with HP Wolf Security for Business,ii creating a hardware-enforced defense against firmware attacks and quantum threats—supported by full endpoint security and protected with a tethered, lockable cable.
HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor: A New Visual Hub for the Future of Work

The way work happens is shifting beyond a single screen just as much as it is shifting beyond a single desk. While the HP EliteBoard G1a delivers a new kind of flexibility at the desk, the HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor unlocks the visual canvas for that work—bringing the fidelity, consistency, and seamless multi-device flow modern workers now expect. Display technology innovation is no longer limited to phones and living room TVs; the next generation of visual performance now arrives at the desk.

Bring work to life with cutting-edge IPS black performancexi and brilliant next-gen Neo:LED display technology in 4Kxii for immersive creative flow.Work confidently with professional-grade factory calibrated color accuracy and custom user color profilesxiii tailored to your workflow.Drive uninterrupted creation and collaboration with powerful 140W Thunderbolt™ 4xiv connectivity delivering 40Gbps high-speed data and video processing for seamless, single-cable performance.
Pricing and Availabilityxv

The HP EliteBoard G1a Next Gen AI PC is expected to be available on HP.com in March. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.The HP Series 7 Pro 4K Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com in March. Pricing will be provided closer to availability.
For more information about HP at CES 2026 and additional HP news at the show, please visit the HP Press Center or HP.com. If you are a member of the press, a registered CES attendee, and interested in meeting with HP in person, contact [email protected] to schedule a media tour.

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HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader redefining the Future of Work. Operating in more than 180 countries, HP delivers innovative and AI-powered devices, software, services and subscriptions that drive business growth and professional fulfillment. For more information, please visit: HP.com.
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i Based on HP’s internal comparison of all HP PCs with integrated AI acceleration (NPU ≥ 40 TOPS) as of product release date. “Smallest and Lightest” refers to the HP EliteBoard G1a weighing approximately 0.75 kg and occupying a keyboard-sized footprint, making it the most compact AI-capable PC HP has produced. Claim substantiated by HP’s product specifications and historical portfolio data.
ii HP Wolf Security for Business requires Windows 10 and higher, includes various HP security features and is available on HP Pro, Elite, Workstation, and RPOS products. See product details for included security features and OS requirements.
iii Based on panel manufacturer verification and HP’s internal analysis of 31.5” monitors with Neo:LED panel technology as of August 2025. All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary, either higher or lower.
iv Based on HP’s analysis of commercially available desktop-class PCs with integrated AI acceleration (NPU ≥ 40 TOPS) and full PC components embedded within a keyboard chassis, as of January 2026. “World’s First” refers to the HP Elite G1a keyboard being the only device to combine a high-performance NPU, enterprise-grade CPU, memory, storage, and I/O ports within a standalone keyboard form factor. AI keyboard PC is defined as a fully functional personal computer integrated within a keyboard chassis, featuring an operating system, storage, CPU, and dedicated AI acceleration hardware (e.g., NPU or AI-optimized chipset).
v HP 2025 Work Relationship Index.
vi Based on HP’s internal comparison of keyboard-integrated computing devices available as of product release January 2026. No other keyboard PC offers equivalent AI performance, enterprise-grade security, and collaboration features. Based on technical specifications and competitive analysis. “Smartest” refers to the integration of advanced AI capabilities, including up to 50 TOPS of on-device neural processing, Copilot+ PC certification, and real-time AI collaboration features.
vii Features and software that require a NPU may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and third party software may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Potential NPU inferencing performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors.
viii Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed. 
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x Optional feature that must be configured at the time of purchase.
xi All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary, either higher or lower. Cutting-edge referring to a 2,700:1 contrast ratio—twice that of a traditional IPS that enable deeper colors, darker shadows and brighter highlights with ultra-wide viewing angles
xii 4K content required to view in 4K resolution.
xiii Requires external colorimeter or spectrometer via USB-C® and HP Display Center. Host PC requires Windows 10 or higher or MacOS 12 or higher. HP Display Center for Windows is available on the Microsoft store. For Windows and MacOS, available on support.hp.com.
xiv For full Thunderbolt™ 4 functionality, host PC must support Thunderbolt™ 4.
xv Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.

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Buttressed by a significant amount of fresh capital, the company is showing progress in the early development of its top investigational drug.

A recommendation upgrade from an analyst at the beginning of December set the tone for Shattuck Labs (STTK +4.85%) stock in 2025's final month. The clinical-stage biotech's share price rose by almost 74% as a result.

Good for what ails you
The person responsible for that influential move was H.C. Wainwright's Joseph Pantginis, who on Dec. 1 shifted his recommendation on Shattuck to buy from his previous neutral. He set his new price target at $6 per share, which at the time was nearly three times the stock's level.

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According to reports, Pantginis's new take on Shattuck revolves around SL-325, an investigational drug being developed by the healthcare company. The medication is a first-in-class antagonist antibody that targets inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders, and is currently being evaluated in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The analyst wrote in his update that SL-325 has the potential to be efficacious for multiple indications, not just IBS. Additionally, he wrote that he was encouraged by the company's overall pipeline program.

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In December, Shattuck had considerable momentum behind SL-325. In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the treatment, and the first participants in a Phase 1 trial were dosed around that time.

Also in August, management disclosed that it had closed a private funding round, which raised as much as $103 million in fresh capital. It stated that this should help fund its operations through 2029. Since financing is a major concern of clinical-stage biotechs (as they are typically pre-revenue, or like Shattuck have a modest top line), this alone was a reason to be bullish on the company's future.

Meanwhile, Shattuck's recent performance indicates the company is becoming more disciplined. In the third quarter, it trimmed its net loss according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); this narrowed to slightly more than $10 million, against the nearly $17 million deficit in the same period of 2024. Its general and administrative expenses fell by 11% year-over-year to slightly over $4 million.

I'd agree with Pantginis's optimistic new take on this stock. Shattuck is in fairly good shape for an early stage biotech, especially with the bulk of that recently raised capital in its coffers. SL-325 is now out of the starting gate, and if its potential for securing regulatory approval for multiple indications is realized, it could be a sturdy revenue earner all by itself for the company.

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Sony Honda Mobility unveiled its new prototype electric vehicle at the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday, even as most U.S. automakers hit the brakes on EVs.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PMGC Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ELAB) (“PMGC” or the “Company”) today announced that, as previously disclosed on January 2, 2026, it will effect a 1-for-4 reverse stock split (the “Split”) of its issued and outstanding and authorized common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), effective at 9:00 am, Eastern time, on January 6, 2026.

Key Details of the Reverse Stock Split:

Conversion Ratio: Every 4 shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock will be consolidated into one share of Common Stock, and every 4 shares of authorized Common Stock will be consolidated into one share of Common Stock, each with no further action required from shareholders.Fractional Shares: Shareholders entitled to fractional shares will receive one full share for each fractional portion.Updated Stock Identifier: While the trading symbol for the Common Stock will remain “ELAB,” the Common Stock will be designated a new CUSIP number 73017P409.Equity Adjustments: Outstanding stock awards, options, and the shares reserved for the equity incentive plan will be adjusted proportionally to reflect the Split.Warrant Share and Exercise Price Adjustments: Shares of Common Stock underlying outstanding warrants and the exercise price of the outstanding warrants will be adjusted proportionally to reflect this stock split.
Impact on Shareholders:

Certificate Holders: Shareholders with physical certificates can exchange them, if desired, through VStock Transfer, LLC, the transfer agent of the Company, which will provide detailed instructions.Share Value: The reverse split does not impact the overall value of shareholder equity; it only reduces the number of shares outstanding while proportionally adjusting the share price. Impact on our Common Stock:

Immediately prior to the reverse stock split, the Company has approximately 2,014,852 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Following the effectiveness of the reverse stock split on January 6, 2026, the Company expects to have approximately 503,713 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, subject to adjustment for rounding and other customary adjustments.

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Ah, the tween years for chip announcements: Those periods when companies roll out tweaked versions of the big architectural changes we saw over the previous year (or earlier). In AMD's case, some of the updates to its chip lines were essential. But since it made its big announcements at last CES, what should we realistically expect at CES 2026? The answer is refreshed Ryzen AI lines focused primarily on mobile processors, moving from the 300 series to the 400 series, and a bit more.

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The "bit more" comes in the form of an addition to the Ryzen X3D lineup within AMD's gaming-focused 9000X series desktop processors. The new Ryzen 7 9850X3D slots in above the Ryzen 7 9900X3D and is essentially the same processor, using slightly better-performing dies from the same pool and boosting the clock speed by 100MHz. In practical terms, the 9850X3D runs at 5.6GHz, compared with 5.5GHz for the 9900X3D. AMD says this translates to roughly a 7% performance improvement.

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI incorporates the Ryzen AI 9 465.

Josh Goldman/CNETIn the same vein, AMD has added two processors to the Ryzen AI Max Plus 300 series: the Ryzen AI Max Plus 392 and Ryzen AI Max Plus 388, which slide in above the plain old Ryzen AI Max 390 and 385, respectively. The one change is to the GPU: It jumps from 32 compute units to 40 CUs, effectively "Plus-ifying" the chips with the 8090S graphics. That upgrade boosts GPU performance for both gaming and AI and provides more affordable alternatives to the Ryzen AI Max Plus 395. People don't always notice when their CPU is slow, but gamers definitely notice when their GPU is.

AMD Ryzen AI 400 series
Cores (Zen 5c/Zen 5)Max boost frequency (GHz)Total threadsNPUGPUGPU compute unitsGPU max frequency (GHz) Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 12 (8/4)5.224XDNA 2 up to 60 TOPSRadeon 890M16 CU3.1Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 12 (8/4)5.224XDNA 2 up to 55 TOPSRadeon 890M16 CU3.1Ryzen AI 9 465 10 (6/4)520XDNA 2 up to 50 TOPSRadeon 880M12 CU2.9Ryzen AI 7 450 8 (4/4)5.116XDNA 2 up to 50 TOPSRadeon 860M8 CU3.1Ryzen AI 7 445 6 (4/2)4.612XDNA 2 up to 50 TOPSRadeon 840M4 CU2.9Ryzen AI 5 435 6 (4/2)4.512XDNA 2 up to 50 TOPSRadeon 840M4 CU2.8Ryzen AI 5 430 4 (3/1)4.58XDNA 2 up to 50 TOPSRadeon 840M4 CU2.8 Finally, there's the Ryzen AI 400 series, which are generally somewhat faster versions of their 300-series equivalents. The HX versions of the 300 series are older -- they launched in June 2024 -- but they retain mostly the same specs, with only minor speed bumps, such as the 100MHz tweak mentioned earlier. They do get a boost in NPU performance as well, topping out at 55 TOPS and 60 TOPS for the HX 470 and 475, respectively, up from the 50 TOPS found across the rest of the XDNA 2 chips. The remaining models just gain some minimal clock-speed improvements and support for slightly faster memory.

The Ryzen AI Halo

AMDAMD has put together its own compact desktop system specifically for local AI development (up to a 200 billion parameter model) called the Ryzen AI Halo. It's configured with a Ryzen AI Max chip and 128GB shared memory and supports multiple operating systems; will come preloaded with a host of open source tools and AMD's ROCm AI API stack.

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Despite rising political risks in oil-producing countries, energy markets remain calm as structural shifts in demand, diversification into renewables, and strategic supply buffers reduce the impact of traditional geopolitical shocks on oil prices.

Despite uncertainty in key oil producing nations, oil prices still remain low. Venezuela, Iran and Russia have political problems or sanctions. However, markets are not responding as they used to in the past. This is because traders are not concerned with total reserves as they are concerned with actual barrels available now.

The oil market has changed. Strong demand used to force prices upward a decade ago. But now, electric vehicles, fuel efficiency and energy policies have slowed demand. Traders are wondering whether demand will weaken before supply tightens – that question is keeping prices from rising.

On the other hand, strategic reserves and OPEC production buffers make supply shocks minimal. If one supplier fails, others can take over. This safety net makes the market more relaxed. Oil is still important but renewables and gas are growing rapidly. Moreover, the electricity has substituted the oil in many places. This change makes the market less reactionary and oil prices have become a more balanced and diversified energy world.

Crude Oil Technical Analysis
The daily chart of WTI crude oil (CL) shows that the price rebounded on Monday but is still below the 50-day SMA and still in consolidation. These rebounds are part of a good consolidation within the blue zone, which marks the position of long-term support.

A break below the $55 level will signal further downside to the $50 area. However, a break above the $60 level will point to further upside towards $65 area. As long as the price is below the $65 region, the trend is negative.

The 4-hour chart for WTI crude oil shows that the price is consolidating within the descending broadening wedge pattern and is looking for the next move. A break above $59.50 will indicate further upside towards the $62 area. However, a break above the $62 area will indicate further upside towards the $65.50 level.

Natural Gas Technical Analysis
The daily chart for natural gas shows that the natural gas price hit the strong resistance at the $5.50 level and continued to drop lower. The correction from the $5.50 level also broke the strong support at the $3.80 level, which indicates continued downside momentum in the next few days. The price is now breaking below the 200-day SMA, which suggests that bearish pressure may likely continue.

The key level of $5.50 was an important resistance area, and the significant drop from this level indicates that natural gas prices may continue to decline toward the long-term support at the $2.50 level.

The 4-hour chart for natural gas shows that the immediate support in the natural gas market remains around the $3.20 level. A break below $3.20 will indicate further downside toward the $2.90 level. A breakdown from the $3.80 level has changed the short-term trend to negative.

US Dollar Technical Analysis
The daily chart for the USD Index shows that the index failed to break above the 200-day SMA and continues to move lower. The daily candle for Monday was a bearish hammer, which indicates that the next move in the USD Index could be much lower. A breakdown from the 97.50 level is likely and may signal further downside toward the 96.50 level.

The 4-hour chart for the US Dollar Index shows that the index failed to break above the 99 level and continues to move lower. The drop in the US Dollar Index from 99 suggests further downside toward the 97.5 and possibly the 96.5 level.

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AMD provided an early look at its “Helios” rack-scale platform, the blueprint for yotta-scale AI infrastructure, built on AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and AMD EPYC “Venice” CPUs designed for advanced AI workloadsAMD expanded its AI portfolio with the introduction of the AMD Instinct MI440X GPU for enterprise deployments and previewed the next-generation Instinct MI500 Series GPUsLaunched new AMD Ryzen AI platforms for AI PCs and embedded applications; unveiled the Ryzen AI Halo developer platformAnnounced a commitment of $150 million to bring AI into more classrooms and communities LAS VEGAS, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at CES 2026, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su detailed in the show’s opening keynote how the company’s extensive portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact.

The keynote showcased major advancements from the data center to the edge, with partners including OpenAI, Luma AI, Liquid AI, World Labs, Blue Origin, Generative Bionics, AstraZeneca, Absci and Illumina detailing how they are using AMD technology to power AI breakthroughs.

“At CES, our partners joined us to show what’s possible when the industry comes together to bring AI everywhere, for everyone,” said Dr. Lisa Su, chair and CEO of AMD. “As AI adoption accelerates, we are entering the era of yotta-scale computing, driven by unprecedented growth in both training and inference. AMD is building the compute foundation for this next phase of AI through end-to-end technology leadership, open platforms, and deep co-innovation with partners across the ecosystem.”

The blueprint for yotta-scale compute
Compute infrastructure is the foundation of AI, and accelerating adoption is driving an unprecedented expansion from today’s 100 zettaflops of global compute capacity to a projected 10+ yottaflops in the next five years. Building AI infrastructure at yotta-scale will require more than raw performance; it demands an open, modular rack design that can evolve across product generations, combining leadership compute engines with high-speed networking to connect thousands of accelerators into a single, unified system.

The AMD “Helios” rack-scale platform is the blueprint for yotta-scale infrastructure, delivering up to 3 AI exaflops of performance in a single rack. It’s designed to deliver maximum bandwidth and energy efficiency for trillion-parameter training. “Helios” is powered by AMD Instinct™ MI455X accelerators, AMD EPYC™ “Venice” CPUs and AMD Pensando™ “Vulcano” NICs for scale-out networking, all unified through the open AMD ROCm™ software ecosystem.

At CES, AMD provided an early look at “Helios” and, for the first time unveiled the full AMD Instinct MI400 Series accelerator product portfolio while previewing the next-generation MI500 Series GPUs.

The latest addition to the MI400 Series is the AMD Instinct MI440X GPU, designed for on-premises enterprise AI deployments. The MI440X will power scalable training, fine-tuning and inference workloads in a compact, eight-GPU form factor that integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure.

The MI440X builds on the recently announced AMD Instinct MI430X GPUs, which are designed to deliver leadership performance and hybrid computing for high-precision scientific, HPC and sovereign AI workloads. MI430X GPUs will power AI factory supercomputers around the world, including Discovery at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Alice Recoque system, France’s first exascale supercomputer.

AMD shared additional details at CES on the next-generation AMD Instinct MI500 GPUs, planned to launch in 2027. The MI500 Series is on track to deliver up to a 1,000x increase in AI performance compared to the AMD Instinct MI300X GPUs introduced in 20231. Built on next-generation AMD CDNA™ 6 architecture, advanced 2nm process technology and cutting-edge HBM4E memory, MI500 GPUs will deliver leadership at every level.

   Enabling AI PC experiences everywhere
AI is becoming a foundational part of the PC experience, where billions of users will interact directly with AI, both locally on the device and through the cloud. At CES, AMD introduced new products that expand AMD’s AI PC portfolio and deepen developer support across the ecosystem.

The next-generation AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series platforms deliver a 60 TOPS NPU2, cutting-edge efficiency and full AMD ROCm platform support for seamless cloud-to-client AI scaling. First systems ship in January 2026, with broader OEM availability in Q1 2026.

AMD also expanded its breakthrough on-device AI compute offerings with Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and Ryzen AI Max+ 388 which supports models of up to 128-billion-parameters with 128GB unified memory. These platforms enable advanced local inference, content creation workflows and incredible gaming experiences in premium thin-and-light notebooks and small form factor (SFF) desktops.

For developers, the Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform brings powerful AI development capabilities to a compact SFF desktop PC, delivering leadership tokens-per-second-per-dollar with high-performance Ryzen AI Max+ Series processors. Ryzen AI Halo is expected to be available in Q2 2026.

AI transforming the physical world
AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Embedded processors, a new portfolio of embedded x86 processors designed to power AI-driven applications at the edge. From automotive digital cockpits and smart healthcare to physical AI for autonomous systems, including humanoid robotics, the new P100 and X100 Series processors deliver high performance, efficient AI compute for the most constrained embedded systems.

Advancing the Genesis Mission and the future of AI innovation
Lisa Su was joined on stage by Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to discuss the role AMD has in the U.S. government’s Genesis Mission. This ambitious public/private technology initiative aims to secure U.S. leadership in AI technologies and shape scientific discovery and global competitiveness for years to come. Genesis includes two recently announced AMD-powered AI supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Lux and Discovery.

Mr. Kratsios also highlighted the White House’s efforts to rally organizations to pledge resources toward expanding access to AI education with more hands-on opportunities for students to learn and build. In joining the pledge, AMD announced its commitment of $150 million to bring AI into more classrooms and communities.

The keynote concluded with recognition of the more than 15,000 student innovators who participated in the AMD AI Robotics Hackathon in partnership with Hack Club.

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1 Based on engineering projections by AMD Performance Labs in December 2025, to estimate the peak theoretical precision performance of AMD Instinct™ MI500 Series GPU powered AI Rack vs. an AMD Instinct MI300X platform. Results subject to change when products are released in market.
2 Trillions of Operations per Second (TOPS) for an AMD Ryzen processor is the maximum number of operations per second that can be executed in an optimal scenario and may not be typical. TOPS may vary based on several factors, including the specific system configuration, AI model, and software version. GD-243.

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XRP has been on a big hot streak lately.

XRP (XRP +11.53%) is marching higher again in Monday's trading. The cryptocurrency's token price had surged 9.7% higher over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 9:30 p.m. ET.

XRP's valuation is moving higher as investors broadly have become more willing to take on high-risk investments early in 2026's trading. Despite recent gains, the token is still down roughly 1% over the last year of trading.

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Geopolitical developments have been a bullish catalyst
Over the weekend, the U.S. military conducted an operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power. The development has corresponded with bullish momentum for the broader crypto market, and XRP has benefited from the trend. Across the last week of trading, the cryptocurrency's token price has surged roughly 28% higher.

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What's next for XRP?
In addition to bullish momentum connected to the change of leadership in Venezuela, XRP has also seen gains as investors have ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver more interest rate cuts than previously anticipated. Fed chair Jerome Powell's term as the central bank's leader is set to come to an end in May, and some investors are betting that the banking authority's next chair could help to engineer more dovish policy on rates. While macroeconomic and geopolitical outlooks have recently driven some big gains for XRP's token price, investors should keep in mind that XRP and the broader cryptocurrency market could face downward valuation pressures as twists and turns emerge along these and other fronts in 2026 and beyond.

Keith Noonan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends XRP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.