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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all former stockholders of Smartsheet Inc. (NYSE: SMAR) in connection with the January 2025 sale (the “Merger” or “Buyout”) of Smartsheet to affiliates of investment funds managed by affiliates of Blackstone Inc. (collectively “Blackstone”), investment funds managed by Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC (“Vista Equity Partners” or “Vista”), and Platinum Falcon B 2018 RSC Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which participated as an indirect minority investor in Smartsheet (“Platinum Falcon,” and together with Blackstone and Vista, the “Consortium”). 

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased shares of Smartsheet in connection with the January 2025 Merger of Smartsheet (the “Merger Date”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR.

Smartsheet Case Details
The complaint alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that:

1) In connection with Smartsheet’s solicitation of stockholder approval of the Buyout, defendants issued and filed with the SEC a false and misleading Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (the “Proxy”);
2) Defendants used the Proxy to intentionally mischaracterize Smartsheet’s financial success and performance during the sales process;
3) Specifically, defendants deliberately portrayed Smartsheet’s quarterly earnings in an unduly negative light and emphasized a financial metric that was apparently created solely to solicit approval for the Buyout;
4) Defendant Mark P. Mader failed to exercise reasonable care in fulfilling his disclosure obligations; and
5) As a result of the foregoing, defendants’ statements about Smartsheet’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

What's Next for Smartsheet Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/SMAR or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you purchased SMAR shares in connection with the January 2025 sale, you have until February 9, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Smartsheet Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Smartsheet Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Genius Group Limited (“Genius” or “the Company”) (NYSE: GNUS) against Citadel Securities LLC (“Citadel”) and Virtu Americas LLC (“Virtu”) (together, the “Defendants”).

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that sold Genius securities between April 12, 2022 and May 30, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GNUS.

Genius Case Details

The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants engaged in manipulative and illegal trading practices designed to artificially deflate the price of Genius stock. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants:

engaged in a trading scheme known as “spoofing,” which involves placing and then canceling buy or sell orders without any genuine intent to execute them;used these “baiting orders” to mislead market participants about supply, demand, and volatility for Genius securities, creating a false impression of market dynamics;profited by absorbing and reselling customer order flow at prices favorable to Defendants while building significant short positions in Genius stock. What's Next for Genius Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GNUS. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Perrigo you have until January 16, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Genius Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Genius Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com

"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Gauzy Ltd. (“Gauzy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GAUZ) and certain of its officers.

This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gauzy securities between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GAUZ.

Gauzy Case Details

The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that:

three of the Company's French subsidiaries lacked the financial means to meet their debts as they became due;as a result, it was substantially likely insolvency proceedings would be commenced;as a result, it was substantially likely a potential default under the Company's existing senior secured debt facilities would be triggered; andas a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
What's Next for Gauzy Investors?

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GAUZ or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Gauzy you have until February 6, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.

No Cost to Gauzy Investors

We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.

Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman for Gauzy Securities Class Action?

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com.

“Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace,” said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC. 

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Partner Reed Kathrein Scrutinizing Alleged Concealment of Billing Code Errors and Inventory Glut Driving 80% Guidance Cut

December 25, 2025 12:03 ET

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National investor rights law firm Hagens Berman alerts INSP investors to the pending securities class action lawsuit against Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP). The firm is urging INSP investors who suffered substantial losses to contact its attorneys before the January 5, 2026, Lead Plaintiff Deadline. The lawsuit, which is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, alleges that Inspire Medical and its executives misled investors by concealing critical operational failures surrounding the launch of its next-generation device, the Inspire V for obstructive sleep apnea.

Class Period: Investors who purchased Inspire Medical (INSP) securities between August 6, 2024, and August 4, 2025.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 5, 2026

Submit Your INSP Losses Now: If you suffered a substantial loss on your INSP investment, you are encouraged to contact Hagens Berman Partner Reed Kathrein to discuss your legal rights:

Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/insp Email: [email protected] Call: 844-916-0895

The Heart of the Inspire Medical Systems (INSP) Fraud Allegations

The securities class action complaint details how Inspire Medical allegedly assured investors of its “operational readiness” for the Inspire V launch, claiming it was ready “to throw the switch” for full commercial rollout. These assurances, the lawsuit contends, concealed fundamental failures that made a successful launch impossible, leading to a catastrophic guidance cut and stock crash.

The undisclosed operational issues that allegedly rendered the Company’s statements materially false and misleading include:

Alleged ConcealmentThe Truth Allegedly Revealed on Aug. 4, 2025Impact on Business/StockMedicare & Billing ReadinessThe necessary software updates for Medicare claims processing did not take effect until July 1, 2025, meaning implanting centers could not bill for procedures, stalling early adoption.Delayed Inspire V rollout and bottlenecked revenue generation.Excess Inventory (Channel Glut)Customers and treatment centers held a significant surplus of the older Inspire IV device, impacting demand for the new Inspire V product and requiring an inventory “burn down.”The allegedly flawed Inspire V launch led Inspire to slash its 2025 EPS guidance by over 80%.Training & Onboarding“Many centers” had not completed the essential training, contracting, and onboarding required to implant the new device.$42.04 per share drop and 32.4% decline in value.    Hagens Berman’s Investigation of the Alleged Claims

“Our focus remains on the alleged concealment of two critical points: the Medicare claims software failure and the inventory glut of the prior Inspire IV device,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation. “The suit alleges that Inspire’s stock collapse was the result of management allegedly prioritizing a narrative of seamless transition over operational reality.”

What You Can Do?: If you purchased Inspire Medical (INSP) securities during the Class Period, you may have legal options. If you wish to discuss your rights or have information that may assist our investigation, please contact Hagens Berman

Submit Your Inspire Medical (INSP) Stock Losses NowContact: Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected] If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Inspire case and our investigation, visit Hagens Berman’s INSP dedicated case page: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/insp »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Inspire should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action styled Nayak v. Klarna Group plc, et al., No. 1:25-cv-07033 (E.D.N.Y.) has been filed, seeking to represent investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) securities in the company’s September 2025 initial public offering.

National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman continues to investigate claims that Klarna’s offering documents violated federal securities laws and urges investors who suffered significant losses to contact the firm now to discuss their rights.

Klarna Group plc (KLAR) Securities Class Action: 

The lawsuit is focused on the propriety of Klarna’s statements within the company’s offering documents whereby it issued over 34 million shares at $40 per share on or about September 11, 2025.

Klarna, which claims to be “a first mover in the ‘buy now, pay later’ space,” assured IPO investors that “[o]ur high credit modeling and scoring performance allows us to responsibly extend credit to consumers with different credit scores while maintaining the quality of our loan portfolio.”

The complaint alleges that Klarna’s offering documents were misleading because they materially understated credit risks involved in lending to clients who were financially unsophisticated, experiencing financial hardship, and/or borrowing at substantial interest rates for items including fast food deliveries. The complaint further alleges that, because of these factors, Klarna downplayed the risk of material increases in the company’s loss provisions.

Investors’ disappointment set in on November 18, 2025, when Klarna reported its Q3 2025 financial results that included a massive 102% year-over-year increase in its provision for credit losses and a material year-over-year increase in operating losses.

The news sent the price of Klarna shares sharply lower that day to close at $31.63, about 20% below the IPO price.

“A core issue in the IPO setting is transparency with investors. When a company’s provision for credit losses spikes 102% year-over-year, it calls into question whether that risk had already materialized by the time of the IPO,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.

If you invested in Klarna and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Klarna case and our investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Klarna should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

Contact:
Reed Kathrein, 844-916-0895

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The safety of Bitcoin (BTC) and other assets from quantum threats has again resurfaced in the cryptocurrency space, with notable stakeholders and cryptographers brainstorming on it. A conversation initiated by an author and developer with the username Hunter Beast has elicited comments from Blockstream CEO Adam Back.

Adam Back argues "Taproot feature" enough for BitcoinAccording to Back, there is no need to redesign Bitcoin over concerns about a hypothetical future threat. "But why?" he queried.

The Blockstream CEO argued that there was no need for BIP 360’s proposed P2TSH output type, arguing that Taproot was designed for quantum readiness. He explained that its key tweak recently confirmed it was secure against post-quantum attacks.

Back insisted that if a serious threat ever appeared in the form of Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQC), Bitcoin could simply disable key-path spends. He maintained that relying on "hashed public keys" for quantum safety was theoretical, not practical.

but why. taproot was designed with quantum readiness, the tweak was recently proven to be PQ secure, and the key spend can be the thing that is deprecated in the event of CRQC, the security value of "hashed" key formats was always more of a talking point than reality,

— Adam Back (@adam3us) December 25, 2025 He argues that key reuse is everywhere as many wallets utilize addresses, index servers and unhardened HD derivation. As such, even if Bitcoin is switched to hash-only schemes, quantum attackers would still have plenty of exposed keys to target.

Back believes that Taproot is already good enough to safeguard Bitcoin from quantum threats, as that was the intent of the design. He considers BIP 360 as premature and overly disruptive, and would prefer increased adaptation only when quantum threats are real.

Interestingly, Hunter Beast and other advocates of BIP 360 want stronger post-quantum guarantees and are willing to sacrifice Taproot features now.

However, there are concerns that Bitcoin could lose public key tweaking and Point Time-Locked Contracts necessary for advanced Lightning and Smart contract constructions.

Although Hunter Beast acknowledged it could be lost, it would be possible to work around it by using isogeny-based cryptography in the future.

Other stakeholders dismiss quantum threats
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Despite the ongoing debate, Adam Back has always dismissed quantum threat fears. He opines that Bitcoin’s security is about signatures, not encryption. Back also insists that there are no immediate threats from quantum computers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, as many suggest.

He claimed the unnecessary fears surrounding the topic are from those who do not fully appreciate how Bitcoin’s network operates. Back estimates that Bitcoin is unlikely to face any serious quantum computing threat in the next 20 to 40 years.

Similarly, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow, known for predicting Bitcoin could hit $1 million, says there is no need to worry about quantum computers killing the asset.

$Bitcoin has never moved in a straight line. Every major rally has been followed by a painful correction, and every deep bear market has eventually set the stage for a new expansion phase. As 2026 approaches, investors are once again asking the same question: is Bitcoin preparing for another major leg higher, or is a prolonged cooling period ahead?

To answer that, we need to step back and look at how Bitcoin has behaved over the years, especially across bullish and bearish cycles.

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Behavior: A Cycle-Driven MarketLooking at the weekly Bitcoin chart, one thing becomes clear: Bitcoin moves in cycles, not trends that last forever.

BTC/USD 1W - TradingView

Historically, BTC has followed a rhythm tied to liquidity, macro conditions, and halving events:

Strong multi-year uptrends are followed by sharp correctionsExtended consolidation phases often come before explosive ralliesMajor support zones tend to hold across multiple cyclesOn the long-term chart, Bitcoin has respected key psychological levels for years. Once broken, these levels often flip from resistance into long-term support — a pattern that continues to shape expectations for 2026.

Monthly Returns Reveal a Clear PatternThe Bitcoin monthly returns heatmap reinforces this cyclical nature.

Bitcoin Monthly Returns over the past years - coinglass

Over the past decade:

Bull years show clusters of strong green months, often stacking double-digit gainsBear years are marked by extended red periods and sharp drawdownsCertain months, like October and November, have historically delivered outsized gains, while others tend to be more mixedWhat stands out is that even in bullish years, Bitcoin experiences deep pullbacks, sometimes exceeding 20–30%. This is critical when thinking about 2026: volatility is not a bug in Bitcoin — it’s a feature.

Where Bitcoin Stands Heading Into 2026From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is entering 2026 after a period of heavy consolidation following a major expansion phase. Price action suggests:

Long-term buyers are still defending key support zonesMomentum has cooled compared to peak rally conditionsVolatility has compressed, which historically precedes large movesThis type of market structure has often appeared mid-cycle, rather than at absolute tops or bottoms.

Bitcoin Price Prediction for 2026: Bullish vs Bearish ScenariosBullish ScenarioIf liquidity conditions improve and risk appetite returns:

Bitcoin could reclaim higher resistance zones and push toward new cycle highsLong-term accumulation near major support levels may fuel another expansion phaseA renewed macro tailwind could trigger a strong second leg of the bull cycleIn this case, 2026 could resemble previous continuation years rather than a full market top.

Bearish ScenarioIf macro pressure persists and liquidity tightens:

Bitcoin may remain range-bound or experience a deeper correctionPrevious cycle support zones would come back into focusSideways price action could dominate large parts of the yearHistorically, Bitcoin has also spent entire years consolidating before resuming its long-term uptrend.

What History Suggests About 2026Looking purely at historical behavior:

Bitcoin rarely peaks and collapses instantlyPost-rally years often alternate between continuation and consolidationLong-term holders tend to accumulate during periods of uncertaintyThis makes 2026 less about chasing parabolic moves and more about positioning, patience, and risk management.

The proposal recommends activating protocol fees to enable UNI burn, shifting Unichain sequencer fees to the same burning mechanism, and introducing new features like Protocol Fee Discount Auctions and aggregator hooks.

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Key Takeaways

Uniswap’s governance vote on the UNIfication proposal is nearing its conclusion.
UNI is moving higher as the deadline approaches.

Uniswap’s UNI token is edging higher as the community votes on the “UNIfication” proposal, a governance package designed to introduce protocol fees and create a direct token-burn mechanism. The vote opened on December 20 and is set to end in less than 20 hours.

CoinGecko data shows that UNI jumped from around $5.4 to $6.4 early in the voting window before retreating alongside other crypto assets. Over the past 24 hours, the token has risen about 1.5% to trade near $6.

Current results point to decisive approval, with over 120 million UNI votes in favor compared to only 742 against, far surpassing the 40 million quorum, though the voting period is not yet closed.

The UNIfication proposal, put forward by Uniswap Labs and Uniswap Foundation, would turn on Uniswap’s protocol fees and route them into a mechanism that burns UNI, while gradually rolling the changes out across pools and networks.

It also proposes burning 100 million UNI from the treasury and consolidating ecosystem functions under Uniswap Labs, which would drop product-level fees and focus on expanding protocol usage.

Supporters say the plan creates a long-term model in which protocol usage directly reduces token supply and ties Labs’ incentives more closely to the Uniswap ecosystem.

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隨著 2025 年末加密貨幣市場進入高度選擇性的強勢期，Solana 鏈上的 AI 迷因幣再次成為全場焦點。根據最新的市場監測顯示，由 AI 驅動的指標性代幣 PIPPIN 在過去 24 小時內錄得超過 35% 的驚人漲幅，市值一度逼近 5 億美元大關。這波漲勢並非單純的投機炒作，而是標誌著「AI 代理（AI Agents）」與區塊鏈技術深度融合的新趨勢。PIPPIN 作為由 BabyAGI 創辦人開發的自主 AI 實體，其成功背後隱含著市場對具備技術底蘊之另類資產的強烈渴望。

從純投機到技術溢價：AI 與 RWA 雙引擎帶動市場重估
在這一波行情中，2025 年末的市場贏家輪廓日益清晰。除了 PIPPIN 表現亮眼外，Solana 生態系中的多個項目也紛紛上揚，例如 snowball 在短時間內錄得超過 50% 的漲幅，顯示出投資者對於結合語言模型與社群互動之新型資產的追捧。同時，強調隱私與受監管金融應用的 Layer-1 區塊鏈 Canton，亦展現出穩定的機構級走勢。這反映出資金正從純粹的投機性資產，轉向更具公用價值與技術基建支撐的協議，市場參與者開始意識到，唯有具備實際解決問題能力的項目，才能在波動中保持生命力。

這種尋找「高性能基建」的資金流向，也讓敏銳的投資者開始將目光轉回加密世界的基石——比特幣。市場分析師觀察到，隨著比特幣 Layer2 技術的成熟，原本僅能作為價值儲存的 BTC，現在也能像 Solana 一樣承載高效的智能合約與 AI 應用。在這一波技術轉型浪潮中，資金正悄悄佈局具備高擴張性的比特幣生態項目，試圖在主流幣回檔時，尋找下一個具備技術溢價的投資標的。

革命性技術進場：Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) 如何重新定義比特幣 Layer2？
在眾多比特幣擴容方案中，Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) 展現了驚人的市場號召力。與傳統的 Layer2 不同，Bitcoin Hyper 引入了強大的 Solana 虛擬機 (SVM) 作為其執行引擎。這意味著它能將比特幣主網僅有 7 TPS 的處理能力，瞬間提升至數萬 TPS 的超高性能級別。透過這種技術整合，比特幣不再只是「數位黃金」，而是一個能夠支持複雜 DeFi 協議、去中心化 AI 代理與高頻交易的現代化網路。

此外，Bitcoin Hyper 採用了領先的 規範橋 (Canonical Bridge) 與 零知識證明 (ZK-Proofs) 技術。這確保了每一筆在 Layer2 進行的極速交易，最終都能安全地錨定在比特幣主網的不可篡改帳本上。對於開發者而言，Bitcoin Hyper 兼容 Rust 開發套件，讓原本在 Solana 上的優秀應用能無縫遷移至比特幣生態，這正是為何它能在短時間內吸引大量「聰明錢」湧入的核心原因。

預售金額突破 2,970 萬美元：全球散戶與巨鯨的集體狂歡
根據官方最新數據，Bitcoin Hyper 的預售活動已進入最後的衝刺階段，募資總額正式突破 2,970 萬美元。這一數字不僅代表了市場對其 L2 敘事的認可，更反映出投資者對「高性能比特幣」的強烈需求。目前的預售價格定在 $0.013475，這被視為項目正式掛牌前的最後低價入場視窗。

除了技術優勢，Bitcoin Hyper 的 經濟模型 也是一大亮點。目前平台已開放質押功能，年化收益率（APY）表現極具競爭力。數據顯示，已有超過 13 億枚 $HYPER 代幣被鎖定於質押池中，這顯示投資者普遍採取長期持有策略。

於錯過 Solana 早期暴漲紅利的玩家來說，佈局尚未正式上線、具備深厚技術護城河的 Bitcoin Hyper，無疑是優化 2026 年投資組合的最佳選擇。

如果您想在下一波比特幣生態爆發前搶占先機，可以了解更多深度解析：如何購買 Bitcoin Hyper 完整指南

Bitcoin Hyper 官方預售

結論：2026 年的贏家將屬於「技術驅動型」資產
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Bitcoin is sliding into the Christmas holiday, tracking its weakest Q4 in seven years amid sharp monthly losses.

Brian Njuguna2 min read

25 December 2025, 03:20 PM

Source: ShutterstockBitcoin Poised for Weakest Q4 in Seven Years Amid Extreme Market FearBitcoin (BTC) is set for its weakest Q4 in seven years, with a staggering -22.54% return this month alone, Coin Bureau reports. The sharp downturn breaks from the typical end-of-year rally, highlighting growing caution among investors.

Historical data highlights the depth of Bitcoin’s current slump. The last Q4 this weakness was witnessed was in 2018, when BTC plunged 42.16% during the post-bull-market crash. While today’s decline is milder, it still signals a rare break from Bitcoin’s usual year-end resilience.

Market sentiment reflects growing unease among traders and investors. Per Coincodex data, Bitcoin is presently trading at $87,709, with the Fear & Greed Index registering a low of 23. 

This reading indicates “extreme fear,” a state often associated with heightened volatility and cautious market behavior. Investors appear wary, influenced by broader macroeconomic pressures and uncertainty surrounding the crypto regulatory landscape.

Well, Bitcoin’s sluggish performance reflects a convergence of global pressures, such as high interest rates, tightening liquidity, and persistent inflation concerns have eroded risk appetite, hitting speculative assets hardest. As a high-risk asset, Bitcoin has been particularly vulnerable.

While extreme fear can occasionally present long-term buying opportunities, analysts warn that bearish sentiment and technical weakness may drive further short-term declines. Traders are closely watching key support levels and macroeconomic signals that could either stabilize the market or accelerate the slide.

Despite a challenging market, crypto experts note Bitcoin’s historical resilience over the long term. Past corrections, including the steep Q4 losses of 2018, were eventually followed by strong recoveries, highlighting the asset’s rebound potential. 

Near-term prospects remain cautious, with traders contending with heightened uncertainty and sentiment-driven swings.

As 2025 draws to a close, analysts are closely monitoring sentiment indicators, trading volumes, and macroeconomic trends to assess whether Bitcoin can regain momentum or extend its year-end slide.

ConclusionOn Christmas Day, Bitcoin faces one of its weakest Q4s in years, with extreme fear dominating market sentiment. While caution is key, history shows such downturns often precede strong rebounds. BTC’s performance in the coming weeks will be crucial, shaping both short-term trading and market sentiment as 2026 approaches

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The Asia Web3 Alliance Japan (AWAJ) and Web3 Salon have launched the JFIIP initiative in collaboration with Ripple Labs and major Japanese financial corporations.

This is an accelerator program that is meant to fund Japanese startups that are building "compliant" financial solutions on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

The main goal is to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and Web3 while developing of institutional-grade blockchain solutions. 

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Unlike general crypto hackathons, this program focuses strictly on "compliant finance."

It targets startups that can build tools useful for actual banks and financial institutions, moving beyond speculative trading use cases.

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The key focus areas include leveraging Ripple’s payment infrastructure (including RLUSD), tokenizing physical assets (real estate, bonds, commodities), and credit infrastructure.

Heavy-hitters The significance of this program lies in the list of "Strategic Corporate Partners." The list of strategic corporate partners includes Mizuho Bank, SMBC Nikko Securities (two megabanks), as well as Securitize Japan, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), and HIRAC FUND, a venture capital fund focused on digital innovation.

Benefits for startups For startups, the immediate capital is modest (a grant of roughly $10,000 or 1.55 million JPY). But in the world of enterprise sales, the cash is secondary. The real alpha is the access: a priority fast-track to Ripple’s massive global grant pool and, more importantly, direct mentorship from the most important bankers. 

Why Japan?The announcement shows that Japan has a uniquely favorable environment for this program for two reasons. Unlike the US, Japan has established clear rules for crypto assets, stablecoins, and tokenized securities. Japanese institutions of the likes of Mizuho and SMBC are actively seeking blockchain solutions to modernize their infrastructure.

By funding startups to build on XRPL, Ripple ensures there are actual apps and use cases for the ledger beyond just sending XRP.

Partnering with Mizuho and SMBC shows that major Japanese banks are specifically looking at the XRP Ledger for their future infrastructure needs (RWAs and payments).

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XRP turned green on Christmas after a dip-and-rebound near $1.87, as CoinGlass showed shorts getting squeezed, and the setup now points at an optimistic December close above $2.

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The Christmas charts are meant to be on the quiet side. XRP did the opposite, bouncing back into the green after a bit of a shakeout during the day. The market tried to put a damper on the holiday mood, but it ended up feeding the bounce.

On XRP/USDT, the session spent most of Dec. 25 trading around the $1.86 price point, then took a nasty dip before buyers stepped in and dragged the price back toward $1.87. By early evening, XRP was at $1.8659, pretty much flat on the latest candle, but the day's story was the recovery after that dip and shining green on Christmas, not doing tiny candle math.

The liquidation heatmap by CoinGlass tells the same story in a way that actually gets attention. In the last hour, the total "rekt" was $12,510, and it was mostly shorts at $11,802 versus $702.80 in longs. 

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Source: CoinGlassThe balance changed when the chart zoomed out: in just over four hours, $182,110 were wiped out, with longs taking 92% of this wave. The 12-hour window shows $492,890, split almost down the middle, and the 24-hour total is $828,440, with longs still leading at $481,670 compared to $346,760 for shorts.

$2 for XRP in 2025: Dream or reality?Basically, XRP bulls got a gift, but it came with a catch: a bounce powered by short pain on the smallest time frame, while larger windows remind you that late longs have been paying for every fakeout.

The year-end question for XRP is not $1.88 or $1.90, it is whether the coin can reclaim $2 and actually hold it into the December close because a quick tag is just holiday noise, but a month-end finish above $2 is the kind of print that forces investment decisions to be remade going into January.

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Breaking above $3,100 resistance could trigger rally toward $5,000 target and previous all-time highs.

Ethereum faces a critical juncture after plunging 40% since August, with current prices hovering around $2,900. 

Technical analysts identify emerging bullish signals that could mark the end of the downtrend. Market participants debate whether recent patterns and institutional activity confirm a genuine reversal or represent a temporary bounce.

Are Technical Indicators Confirming a Trend Reversal?
A bullish divergence pattern appears on Ethereum’s daily chart, raising questions about potential upside momentum. 

The Relative Strength Index shows higher lows while price action prints lower lows. This divergence often precedes significant rallies when historical patterns hold true.

Altcoin Buzz points out that the last similar setup resulted in a 27% price surge. The analysis suggests ETH could target $3,100 as the next resistance level. 

ETHEREUM: THE BULLISH REVERSAL SIGNAL

Ethereum is quietly flashing signs of life after a brutal 40% decline since August.

While $ETH is hovering near $2,900, a clear bullish reversal pattern has reappeared on the daily chart.

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Breaking through this barrier might revive discussions about the $5,000 price objective that dominated earlier market cycles.

Technical analyst JAVONMARKS identifies a Hidden Bull Divergence comparable to the 2023 formation. 

The setup suggests Ethereum could challenge its all-time high near $4,954 if conditions align. A move beyond that level potentially opens the door to $8,500, though such projections depend on sustained momentum and market conditions.

Does Institutional Activity Support the Reversal Thesis?
Spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $84 million in inflows on December 22, marking a potential shift in sentiment. 

This contrasts with previous weeks when institutional products experienced steady outflows. James Easton draws parallels to earlier buying patterns that preceded ETH’s rally from $1,300 to $4,950.

Large wallet holders accumulated 220,000 ETH worth approximately $660 million over the past week. Ali Charts reports this buying spree follows a $360 million sell-off the week prior. 

The reversal in whale behavior raises questions about whether smart money anticipates higher prices or simply takes advantage of discounted levels.

The convergence of institutional inflows and whale accumulation presents a compelling case for bulls. However, skeptics note that short-term buying activity does not guarantee sustained upward momentum. 

The market now watches whether Ethereum can reclaim the $3,100 resistance level to validate these early reversal signals.

Price action at current levels reflects ongoing uncertainty between bears defending lower prices and bulls attempting to establish support. 

Technical patterns and accumulation data favor a potential reversal scenario. Yet confirmation requires Ethereum to break key resistance zones and maintain momentum above critical thresholds in coming sessions.

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Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) is on the verge of breaking into the top 50 cryptocurrency asset club as its market capitalization is on a steady climb. Given its growth trajectory, RLUSD might leap ahead and displace KuCoin Token (KCS).

RLUSD minting and market implications CoinMarketCap data shows that Ripple USD stablecoin currently has a total market capitalization of $1,335,804,735. This leaves it $72.62 million behind KuCoin Token, which is facing market volatility due to broader crypto market fluctuations.

With RLUSD gaining traction on the stablecoin market and among users in the sector, the asset could bridge the gap. 

If Ripple decides to mint new RLUSD, it is likely to close up the gap. However, it is not possible to predetermine the rate at which it might enter the top 50 assets.

Notably, Ripple cannot just mint new coins, as it must balance the supply on the market to avoid losing value amid low demand. So far, Ripple has delicately managed it, minting in a sector dominated by giants like Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC).

Despite its dominance, the Ripple USD stablecoin has managed to gain a sizable slice of the market and witnessed increased growth within one year of its launch.

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Falling RLUSD volume and market recovery pose riskWhile Ripple USD stablecoin looks ahead to when it will make its entry into the top 50 assets, its volume is currently down by 36.92% at $38.63 million. The decline could be due to less real-time demand, as market fluctuations continue to impact demand for the stablecoin generally.

It is worth mentioning that if the market witnesses a recovery, KuCoin token, as well as other altcoins, might soar in value and push RLUSD further down the list.

Nonetheless, Ripple executive Reece Merrick says RLUSD is moving beyond being a "Ripple-only" asset. He says the asset needs to exist wherever there is a demand, and this could support its upward trajectory.

As this year comes to a close, traders are hoping to have a fresh start and see some positive crypto narratives in the coming months. To see which assets have the biggest potential to explode, Finbold has identified 2 cryptocurrencies to reach the $100 billion market cap in Q1 2026.

Solana (SOL)
Solana’s (SOL) market capitalization currently sits around $68 billion, meaning it would need to gain roughly 32% to reach the $100 billion mark. While the figure might at first seem beyond the realm of possibility, the milestone is now looking increasingly attainable as the forthcoming Alpenglow upgrade could serve as a major catalyst for long-term adoption. 

Set to leave the test phase in early 2026, the upgrade is designed to cut transaction finality to around 150 milliseconds from roughly 12 seconds and increase block capacity by about 25%. This could make Solana even more competitive in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sphere and institutional applications. Indeed, large protocol upgrades, such as Ethereum’s Merge, have often preceded price rallies.

In addition, two U.S. banks are now settling USD Coin (USDC) transactions on Solana, and Visa plans to continue building on its stablecoin momentum, underscoring institutional confidence in the network.

As of the time of writing, SOL is trading at $122.5 after a modest daily uptick of 0.27%.

Solana 24-hour price. Source: Finbold
Cardano (ADA)
Our second pick, Cardano (ADA), has a much smaller market capitalization compared to Solana, being worth only $12.7 billion. Accordingly, it would need a much stronger rally to hit $100 billion (more than 87%, to be precise). Still, some recent bullish developments on the network look promisingly positive.

Most notably, Cardano’s privacy-focused sidechain, Midnight (NIGHT), is introducing a Solana bridge designed to access roughly $95 billion in DeFi liquidity. While Midnight’s future success could take some attention away from ADA, it also has the potential to significantly expand the broader Cardano ecosystem by drawing new developers, users, and institutional interest. 

At the same time, the CLARITY Act, set to enter Senate markup next month, will provide some additional framework for ADA as a commodity. Further regulatory oversight could potentially open the path for the much-awaited ADA ETFs, news of which would likely be a major catalyst.

At press time, ADA is priced at $0.35, down 0.62% on the daily chart.

ADA 24-hour price. Source: Finbold
What cryptocurrencies will reach a $100 billion market cap in Q1 2026?
In short, both Solana and Cardano have the potential to reach the $100 billion market cap in Q1 2026, albeit Solana is a more likely candidate. Namely, Solana benefits from tangible network upgrades and growing institutional adoption, making a 32% rally seem achievable. Cardano, requiring a more ambitious 87% increase, is supported primarily by its Midnight sidechain rally, which likewise serves as a bridge to Solana. Accordingly, investors should watch both cryptocurrencies closely, as their fates appear to be interlinked, at least in the short run.

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Bitcoin price traders were briefly startled when prices on Binance appeared to collapse to nearly $24,000 before snapping straight back above $87,000. At first glance, it looked like a historic crash. It wasn’t a real market breakdown. It was a textbook example of how thin liquidity and trading microstructure can create dramatic but misleading price prints.

What Actually Happened on BinanceLate Wednesday, Bitcoin price briefly printed around $24,111 on Binance’s BTC/USD1 pair. Within seconds, the price rebounded to prevailing market levels near $87,000. The move was confined to a single trading pair and did not appear on other major Bitcoin markets.

This matters because the anomaly occurred only on the BTC/USD1 pair, which uses USD1, a relatively new stablecoin backed by World Liberty Financial. Other high-liquidity pairs on Binance showed no such move, confirming there was no broader sell-off.

Bitcoin Crash: Why Thin Liquidity Creates Extreme Price WicksSudden wicks like this are usually caused by shallow order books rather than panic selling. New or lightly traded stablecoin pairs often have fewer market makers providing bids and offers. When liquidity is thin, it does not take much to push prices sharply lower.

A single large market sell, a forced liquidation, or an automated trade routed through that pair can sweep available bids almost instantly. Until new buy orders appear, the price can momentarily print far below the true market value. Once liquidity returns, the price snaps back just as fast.

The Role of Quiet Trading Hours and AutomationThese events are more likely during quieter trading hours when fewer participants are active. With less volume to absorb sudden order flow, price dislocations can become exaggerated.

Automated systems can also amplify the move. Trading bots may react to abnormal prints, widen spreads, or briefly pull liquidity. In some cases, faulty quotes or temporary display issues can add to the confusion before normal pricing resumes.

Why Traders Don’t Treat This Bitcoin Crash as a Market SignalDespite how dramatic it looks on a chart, most experienced traders see these wicks as microstructure events, not indicators of Bitcoin’s true direction. The broader market never priced Bitcoin anywhere near $24,000 during this episode.

For context, the global price of Bitcoin remained stable throughout, reinforcing that this was an isolated technical distortion rather than a systemic shock.

The Bigger Lesson for TradersWhat this really highlights is execution risk. Thin pairs, especially those tied to new stablecoins, can behave unpredictably under stress. Traders using such routes may face unexpected slippage or misleading price prints, even when the wider market is calm.

The takeaway is simple. Liquidity matters as much as price. Sticking to deep, well-traded pairs reduces the risk of being caught in these sudden and confusing flashes that look like crashes but vanish almost instantly.

After topping $1 billion earlier in 2025, XRP futures open interest has dropped sharply.

Ripple (XRP) open interest (OI) on cryptocurrency exchange Binance has fallen to its lowest level since the end of 2024, amidst a clear rebalancing in the derivatives market.

Data compiled by CryptoQuant shows that open interest has dropped to around $453 million, indicating a substantial decline in the use of leveraged positions and a shift in trader behavior.

Reset in XRP’s Derivatives Market
Earlier in 2025, XRP futures OI surpassed $1 billion on multiple occasions. This period coincided with strong price rallies and increased speculative activity. Such high levels evidenced heavy participation from traders using leverage, which increased the market’s sensitivity to sharp and sudden price movements.

A similar pattern emerged again in mid-2025, when OI climbed back above the $1 billion mark. This pointed to renewed speculative interest and continued reliance on derivatives. However, the current market structure has changed significantly. CryptoQuant found that OI has been trending lower over time before dropping more sharply to its current level. This means a considerable withdrawal of short-term speculative traders from the market.

The decline in OI has had a direct impact on XRP’s recent price behavior. Lower risk appetite and reduced momentum in the derivatives market have contributed to volatile price action, particularly in the absence of strong liquidity-driven breakouts. At the same time, CryptoQuant observed that the contraction in OI reduces the chances of forced liquidations, which are more common during periods of excessive leverage.

Previous instances have shown that phases of low OI have often represented transitional periods in the market. During such phases, trading activity tends to move away from highly speculative, leverage-driven behavior toward conditions that rely more heavily on genuine spot market demand.

Mixed Market Signals
The structural reset comes at a time when XRP’s decline has pushed it below several crucial support levels, including $2.00 and $1.90. The altcoin is now hovering around $1.87. While analyst Ali Martinez warned that losing $1.90 could lead to further downside, on-chain data suggests mixed signals.

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Santiment stated that rising bearish sentiment has historically preceded price recoveries for XRP. Meanwhile, Crypto Whale data shows large holders may be accumulating again, as spot taker CVD indicates buying pressure is stronger than selling.

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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses in Freeport-McMoran to Contact Him Directly to Discuss Their Options

If you purchased or acquired securities in Freeport between February 15, 2022 and September 24, 2025 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 25, 2025) - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Freeport-McMoran Inc. ("Freeport" or the "Company") (NYSE: FCX) and reminds investors of the January 12, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Freeport did not adequately ensure safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia;(2)the lack of proper safety precautions constituted a heightened risk that could foreseeably lead to the death of Freeport's workers; (3) this constituted an undisclosed heightened risk of regulatory, litigation, and reputational risk; and (4) as a result, Defendants' statements about Freeport-McMoRan's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On September 9, 2025, Freeport disclosed it was suspending mining activities at its Grasberg Block Cave operation in Indonesia, after "a large flow of wet material" trapped seven workers.

On this news, Freeport's stock price fell $2.77, or 5.9%, to close at $43.89 per share on September 9, 2025, thereby injuring investors.

Then, on September 24, 2025, Freeport provided an update on the incident, disclosing that two of the trapped team members "were regrettably fatally injured[.]" Meanwhile, "extensive efforts" remained "ongoing in the search for [the five] team members who [remained] missing."

On this news, Freeport's stock price fell $7.69, or 17%, to close at $37.67 per share on September 24, 2025.

Then, on September 25, 2025, before market hours, Bloomberg published an article stating that the "halt in production at the giant Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia looks set to strain the fractious relationship between [Freeport] and its host nation, at a time when the Jakarta government was already looking to take greater control." The article specified that "[the] state controls 51% of the local entity - after a lengthy battle over ownership - but officials have sporadically continued to demand an increased share. That clamor may now intensify."

On this news, Freeport's stock price fell $2.33, or 6.2%, to close at $35.34 on September 25, 2025, thereby injuring investors further.

On September 28, 2025, a news organization focusing on Indonesia, published an article entitled "Freeport Landslide was Preventable, Not Just a Natural Disaster, Says Expert." The article quoted an expert as saying "this danger is not new and should have been anticipated from the beginning[.]"

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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Synopsys, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/synopsys-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until December 30, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Synopsys securities. The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and is captioned Kim v. Synopsys, Inc., et al., No. 3:25-cv-09410.

Why Was Synopsys Sued for Securities Fraud?

Synopsys provides design automation software products used to design and test integrated circuits. The Company’s Design IP segment, which provides pre-designed silicon components to semiconductor companies, has been the Company’s fastest-growing segment, growing from 25% of its revenue in 2022, to 31% in 2024.

During the relevant period, Synopsys told investors that its customers “rely on Synopsys IP to minimize integration risk and speed time to market” and that it was seeing “strength in Europe and South Korea.” Synopsys also stated it was “continuing to develop and deploy[] AI into our products and the operations of our business.”

As alleged, in truth, the Company’s Design IP customers began to require additional customization for IP components, which was deteriorating the economics of its Design IP business and jeopardizing its business model.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On September 9, 2025, Synopsys released its Q3 2025 financial results, revealing its “IP business underperformed expectations.” The Company reported revenue for its Design IP segment of $425.9 million, a 7.7% decline year-over-year and net income of $242.5 million, a 43% year-over-year decline. The Company revealed that its Design IP customers require “more and more customization,” which “takes longer” and requires “more resources.” As a result, the Company stated it was having “an ongoing dialogue with our customers” regarding changing its business model. This news caused the price of Synopsys stock to fall $217.59 per share, or nearly 36%, from $604.37 per share on September 9, 2025, to $387.78 per share on September 10, 2025.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Alexandria Real Estate, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until January 26, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Alexandria Real Estate securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and is captioned Hern v. Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., et al., No. 2:25-cv- 11319.

Why is Alexandria Real Estate Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Alexandria Real Estate is a real estate investment trust. Its tenants are concentrated in life science industries, such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

During the relevant period, Alexandria Real Estate touted its leasing volume and development pipeline, specifically regarding a property in Long Island City, New York, stating that leasing volume was “solid” and its pipeline was “well positioned to capture future demand when expansion needs arise.”

As alleged, in truth, Alexandria Real Estate was experiencing lower occupancy rates and slower leasing activity such that it was required to take a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its Long Island City property.

Why did Alexandria Real Estate’s Stock Drop?

On October 27, 2025, Alexandria Real Estate announced results below expectations for 3Q 2025 and cut guidance for the remainder of the fiscal year. The company attributed the results to lower occupancy rates and slower leasing activity. It also announced a real estate impairment charge of $323.9 million with $206 million attributed to its Long Island City property, stating that the property was not a life science destination that could scale. Alexandria Real Estate also announced additional impairment charges that may be recognized in 4Q 25 ranging from $0 to $685 million. This news caused the price of Alexandria Real Estate stock to drop $14.93 per share, or more than 19%, from a closing price of $77.87 per share on October 27, 2025, to $62.94 per share on October 28, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Alexandria Real Estate you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/alexandria-real-estate-class-action-lawsuit

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NEW YORK, Dec. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in Integer, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until February 9, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Integer common stock. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and is captioned West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 1:25-cv-10251.

Why is Integer Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Integer designs and manufactures cardiac rhythm management and cardiovascular products, including electrophysiology (“EP”) devices that map the heart’s electrical activity to diagnose and treat arrhythmias.

During the relevant period, Integer repeatedly touted its EP sales growth and market position while overstating demand for its EP devices.

As alleged, in truth, demand for and revenue from Integer’s EP products had fallen sharply—directly contradicting the Company’s public assurances.

Why did Ineger’s Stock Drop?

On October 23, 2025, Integer disclosed that it lowered its 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, from a range between $1.850 billion and $1.876 billion, and well below analysts’ estimates. The Company also revealed that it expected poor net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% to 4% for 2026. Integer also admitted that two of its EP devices experienced “slower than forecasted” adoption and that it expected the slower demand “to continue into 2026.” This news caused the price of Integer stock to drop $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

If you invested in Integer, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis, there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

Or contact:
Ross Shikowitz
[email protected]
212.789.3619

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/integer-holdings-corporation-class-action-lawsuit

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