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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2025) - National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: TLX) ("Telix" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased Telix securities during the period of February 21, 2025 through August 28, 2025 (the "Class Period").

Investor Deadline: Investors who purchased Telix securities during the Class Period may, no later than January 9, 2026, seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. To learn your rights, CLICK HERE.

Telix, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a biopharmaceutical company developing diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical products.

During the Class Period, defendants allegedly made false or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that the Company had overstated its progress with prostate cancer therapeutic candidates and exaggerated the quality of its supply chain and partners. As a result, statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects were allegedly false, misleading, or lacked a reasonable basis. According to the complaint, when the true state of the Telix's business became public, investors suffered significant losses.

If you are a Telix investor and would like to learn more about this action, CLICK HERE or please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at [email protected] or (215) 875-3015, or Caitlin Adorni at [email protected] or (267)764-4865.

About Berger Montague
Berger Montague is one of the nation's preeminent law firms focusing on complex civil litigation, class actions, and mass torts in federal and state courts throughout the United States. With more than $2.4 billion in 2025 post-trial judgments alone, the Firm is a leader in the fields of complex litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, defective products, environmental law, employment law, securities, and whistleblower cases, among many other practice areas. For over 55 years, Berger Montague has played leading roles in precedent-setting cases and has recovered over $50 billion for its clients and the classes they have represented. Berger Montague is headquartered in Philadelphia and has offices in Chicago; Malvern, PA; Minneapolis; San Diego; San Francisco; Toronto, Canada; Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE.

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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Encourages F5, Inc. (FFIV) Shareholders To Inquire About Securities Fraud Class Action.

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Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 23 December, 2025 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.

Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue:

Date of purchaseNumber of Shares purchasedHighest price paidLowest price paid Volume weighted average price paid per shareVenueCurrency23/12/2025730,15227.070026.865027.0175LSEGBP23/12/2025----Chi-X (CXE)
GBP23/12/2025----BATS (BXE)
GBP23/12/2025726,00431.075030.890031.0027XAMSEUR23/12/2025----CBOE DXEEUR23/12/2025----TQEXEUR These share purchases form part of the on- and off-market limbs of the Company's existing share buy-back programme previously announced on 30 October 2025.

In respect of this programme, Merrill Lynch International will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 30 October 2025 up to and including 30 January 2026.

The on-market limb will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares on-market. The off-market limb will be effected in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares off-market pursuant to the off-market buyback contract approved by its shareholders and the pre-set parameters set out therein. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”) and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time.

In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch International on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below.

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2025.12.23 Shell RNS (with fills)

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2025) - Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (TSXV: CBLU) ("Clear Blue" or the "Company"), the Smart Off-Grid™ Company, is pleased to announce it signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Eutelsat Group (FP: ETL) ("Eutelsat"), on December 17, 2025, for a three-year supply agreement to provide its Pico-Plus product for Eutelsat's Konnect WiFi Service rollout across Africa.

The agreement includes plans to place two initial purchase orders for approximately 1,000 units valued at CA$1.0M. The first order of approximately 100 units is expected to be finalized in December 2025, and the follow-on order for approximately 1,000 units is expected in the next quarter. The LOI targets volumes over three years of approximately 15,000 Pico-Plus systems, contingent on commercial demand.

The initial orders are expected to be delivered in 2026 and will be deployed to four countries in Africa where Eutelsat is seeing demand for its Konnect WiFi product.

"Utilizing reliable solar power with smart edge computing and cloud analytics is a critical success factor to our market expansion," said Philippe Baudier, Vice President for Africa at Eutelsat. "The majority of Sub-Saharan Africa's population remains unconnected and we have developed a resilient system to power mission-critical internet connectivity and the devices that use it. With Clear Blue's leading capabilities, we get higher performance and more reliability, with the lowest cost system."

"Internet connectivity and powering smart devices go hand-in-hand," said Miriam Tuerk, CEO & Co-Founder of Clear Blue. "Eutelsat's combined Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and GEO satellite product offering give it an ability to serve the market needs across Africa. We are thrilled to support this important initiative with our Smart Power products."

In November 2024, Clear Blue and Eutelsat announced their partnership and launched the marketing of the joint product in the Eutelsat booth at Africacom. The collaboration aims to expand and improve connectivity solutions across Africa by launching power-efficient broadband services to support businesses, community WiFi networks, even in the most energy-constrained environments.

In regions where access to stable electricity is a hurdle, the convergence of intelligent power management with IP connectivity is essential. Eutelsat is integrating Clear Blue's energy technology capabilities into its GEO Konnect and LEO OneWeb platforms. The new solutions offer reliable, sustainable, and scalable connectivity solutions that empower enterprises and transform communities across the continent.

About Clear Blue Technologies International

Clear Blue Technologies provides Smart Off-Grid™ power solutions and services for mission-critical infrastructure such as telecommunications, Internet of Things (IoT), and street lighting. The Company's technology enables cost savings, predictive maintenance, and reliable power in remote or challenging environments.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following: Clear Blue will receive the purchase orders pursuant to the LOI; the units will ship in 2026; and Eutelsat will achieve its goal of rolling out sites across Africa. Forward-looking information is based on information available at the time and/or management's good-faith belief with respect to future events and are subject to known or unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described under "Financial Instruments" and "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, a copy of which is available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, and could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend, nor does it undertake any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking information contained in this press release to reflect subsequent information, events or circumstances or otherwise, except if required by applicable laws.

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

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TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seafarer Exploration Corp. (OTC: SFRX) (“Seafarer” or the “Company”), a leader in underwater rescue archaeology and subsea discovery, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Jay Wolff, an award-winning producer with extensive experience across television, podcasts, and digital media, to develop a new series of original video content for the Company’s digital platforms.

Under the agreement, Wolff will collaborate with Seafarer on the production of three original YouTube videos, along with a professionally edited sizzle reel created from the footage. The content is designed to support Seafarer’s expanding media presence across YouTube, Facebook, and the Company’s website. Seafarer will retain 100% ownership of all produced content.

Wolff brings deep experience in premium media production, having contributed to award-winning projects recognized by the Webby, Shorty, and Signal Awards, as well as the multiple Sports Emmy–nominated series Always Late with Katie Nolan. His background spans unscripted television, digital media, and long-form content development focused on real-world subject matter.

“I’m thrilled to begin working with Seafarer in 2026, collaborating on a series of short video featurettes that showcase the company’s groundbreaking work while also helping develop materials that introduce Seafarer to the entertainment industry,” said Jay Wolff. “I’m excited to contribute to the production of this content and to work closely with the team to help expand Seafarer’s media presence.”

The collaboration represents a strategic step forward in Seafarer’s efforts to expand public awareness of its operations, technology, and mission through high-quality, owned media content.

“This collaboration marks an important step in how we share Seafarer’s work with a broader audience,” said Kyle Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of Seafarer Exploration. “Jay’s experience in professional media production aligns well with our goal of presenting our operations with clarity, credibility, and long-term vision.”

Seafarer expects the first episodes to be released on YouTube following post-production completion, with coordinated promotion across its digital channels.

About Seafarer Exploration Corp:
Seafarer Exploration Corp (OTC: SFRX) is an underwater archaeological exploration and technology company that is innovating how underwater history is discovered, conserved, and experienced. The company has originated the practice of underwater rescue archaeology, which involves sensitive research, documentation, exploration, recovery, and conservation of historic underwater sites before they are lost to the elements forever. The company is accomplishing this with an unmatched multi-disciplinary team of world-class experts in the fields particular to underwater rescue archaeology and the development of breakthrough technologies and state-of-the-art processes essential to the unique demands of underwater rescue archaeology. For more information: https://seafarerexplorationcorp.com/

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Disclaimer:
The press release may include certain statements that are not descriptions of historical facts but are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements may include the description of our plans and objectives for future operations, assumptions underlying such plans and objectives, and other forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of such terms. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made herein. Such information is based upon various assumptions made by, and expectations of, our management that were reasonable when made but may prove to be incorrect. All of such assumptions are inherently subject to significant economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies beyond our control and upon assumptions with respect to the future business decisions which are subject to change. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that actual results will meet expectations and actual results may vary (perhaps materially) from certain of the results anticipated herein.

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Key Takeaways High-yield dividend stocks offer predictable income and help cushion portfolios amid market volatility.Reinvesting dividends can enhance long-term wealth through compounding while retaining equity exposure.Strong cash flow, disciplined payouts and steady business models aid sustainable dividends across cycles.
In 2025, the U.S. economy showed modest growth amid mixed signals. After a weak start to the year, real GDP rebounded sharply in the second quarter, expanding 3.8%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’s third estimate. This marked a 0.5-percentage-point upward revision, driven primarily by stronger-than-expected consumer spending. Real GDP growth for 2025 is projected at about 2%, reflecting steady but below-trend expansion compared with historical averages.

The labor market cooled, with unemployment rising to 4.6%, its highest level in several years, and wage growth trending lower, which dampened household income gains. Inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, even as price pressures eased slightly later in the year.

Major trends shaping economic performance included tight monetary policy easing later in the year, high tariffs and policy uncertainty, and corporate investment in technology, especially AI. Overall, 2025 was defined by moderate growth, labor market softness, tariff-driven inflationary pressures and structural shifts that shaped broader economic performance.

The equity markets exhibited moderate gains in 2025, with the three major U.S. stock indices showing impressive growth. In the past year, the S&P 500 has returned 17.8%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen 13.9% and the Nasdaq Composite has rallied 21.7%.

Index Performance
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Here’s How US Economy Is Poised Heading Into 2026As the U.S. economy heads into 2026, the outlook points to measured but durable growth, shaped by easing financial conditions and shifting macro dynamics. Real GDP growth is expected to hover near 2% for 2026, reflecting a slowdown from post-pandemic peaks but signaling continued economic resilience rather than contraction. Inflation is projected to gradually moderate, allowing the Federal Reserve greater flexibility to pivot toward a more accommodative policy stance, which could support credit demand, capital investment and asset prices.

Consumer spending is likely to remain a stabilizing force, supported by solid household balance sheets and slowing price pressures, even as labor market conditions soften modestly. Meanwhile, business investment, particularly in technology, automation and AI infrastructure, remains a key growth driver, helping offset slower cyclical momentum.

However, lingering risks such as trade policy uncertainty, fiscal constraints and global economic fragility may offset upside potential. Overall, the economy enters 2026 on a firm footing, balancing steady expansion with evolving structural and policy challenges.

As investors navigate the evolving market landscape heading into 2026, high-yield stocks within the S&P 500 present a compelling blend of steady income and potential total return. With interest rates stabilizing and economic growth remaining moderate, dividend-paying equities have regained the appeal for both income-focused and total-return investors seeking reliable cash flows without sacrificing exposure to market upside. High dividend yields can serve as a cushion during periods of volatility while reflecting underlying corporate strength, disciplined capital allocation, and shareholder-friendly policies.

Why Should You Opt for Dividend Investing?As investors look to 2026, navigating uncertain economic conditions while pursuing consistent returns remains a key priority. In this environment, dividend investing stands out as a proven strategy for building resilient portfolios that balance income generation with long-term growth potential.

Dividend-paying stocks provide a steady and predictable income stream, helping cushion portfolios during periods of market volatility. For investors who do not rely on regular income, reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance capital appreciation and long-term wealth creation through the power of compounding.

Within this space, Dividend Aristocrats, companies that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, are widely viewed as dependable investments, reflecting strong cash flows, disciplined capital allocation and durable business models. Sectors such as healthcare, consumer staples and utilities are especially attractive, as they tend to deliver stable earnings and consistent payouts across economic cycles.

However, success in dividend investing depends on careful stock selection. Evaluating dividend yields alongside earnings strength, payout ratios and growth prospects is essential to ensure sustainability. With its diverse sector exposure, the S&P 500 offers a rich hunting ground for high-quality dividend stocks that can deliver both income and long-term returns.

Stocks Worth Considering for 2026With the help of the Zacks Stock Screener, we have narrowed down on five high-yield dividend stocks that sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

These S&P 500 stocks have a dividend yield of more than or equal to 2% and a five-year historical dividend growth rate of more than 5%. The stocks have payout ratios of equal to or less than 60, reflecting enough room for dividend increases.

Based on the factors mentioned above, we have highlighted the top five high-yield S&P 500 stocks poised for 2026, selected not just for their attractive dividend yields but also for solid fundamentals, resilient business models and sustainable payout histories. These picks balance dividend income, valuation and growth prospects in the context of broader economic and sector trends.

Invesco Ltd. (IVZ - Free Report) : This Atlanta, GA-based company is an independent investment manager and offers a wide range of investment products and services. With the support of a global operating platform, Invesco distributes a broad range of investment products and services. Invesco’s robust AUM balance, diverse product offerings, strong balance sheet and global presence will keep supporting financials. Synergies from acquisitions will keep aiding profitability.

Invesco pays out a quarterly dividend of 21 cents (84 cents annualized) per share, with a 3.11% yield at the current stock price. IVZ’s payout ratio is 44%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 7%. The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. (Check IVZ’s dividend history here)

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ - Free Report) : This New Brunswick, NJ-based company is the manufacturer and seller of various products in the healthcare field worldwide. Johnson & Johnson’s biggest strength is its diversified business model. It operates through pharmaceuticals and medical devices divisions. It has more than 275 subsidiaries, which clearly means that the business is extremely well diversified.

Johnson & Johnson pays out a quarterly dividend of $1.30 ($5.20 annualized) per share, with a 2.52% yield at the current stock price. JNJ’s payout ratio is 50%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 5.39%. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #2. (Check JNJ’s dividend history here)

NiSource (NI - Free Report) : This Merrillville, IN-based energy holding company provides natural gas, electricity and other products and services in the United States. NiSource is benefiting from consistent investments to strengthen its infrastructure. It expects to invest $28 billion in 2026-2030 in modernizing infrastructure, which will enhance the reliability of its operations. The company continues to add clean assets to its portfolio and retire coal-based units.

NiSource pays out a quarterly dividend of 287 cents ($1.12 annualized) per share, yielding 2.7% at the current stock price. NI’s payout ratio is 60%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 6.22%. The company carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. (Check NI’s dividend history here)

NiSource, Inc Dividend (TTM)Bunge Global SA (BG - Free Report) : Headquartered in Chesterfield, MO, Bunge is an agribusiness and food company worldwide. The company is executing a fundamental transformation anchored by the Viterra merger, expanding global origination, processing scale and logistics efficiency. Management is prioritizing synergy capture, portfolio optimization and disciplined capital allocation to strengthen cash flows, reduce earnings volatility and enhance long-term returns across agricultural cycles.

Bunge pays out a quarterly dividend of 70 cents ($2.80 annualized) per share, yielding 3.06% at the current stock price. BG’s payout ratio is 37%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 8.58%. (Check BG’s dividend history here)

Bunge Global SA DividendMorgan Stanley (MS - Free Report) : Founded in 1935, Morgan Stanley is the leading financial services holding company headquartered in New York. The company serves a diversified group of clients and customers, including corporations, governments, financial institutions and individuals. Strategic alliances and Morgan Stanley’s increased focus on less capital market-dependent operations are expected to aid growth. Enhanced capital distribution activities reflect a solid balance sheet.

Morgan Stanley pays out a quarterly dividend of $1.00 ($4.00 annualized) per share, with a 2.26% yield at the current stock price. MS’s payout ratio is 41%, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 20.35%. The company currently has a Zacks Rank #2. (Check MS’s dividend history here)

During the period, Synopsys' shares traded lower by 15% as softer results in the intellectual property segment weighed on performance. Wolverine World Wide's results were supported by strong performances from Saucony, which grew by more than 40% on the back of expanded distribution and strong consumer demand. MDU Resources Group was added to the portfolio during the quarter.

Kinross Research Publishes Its Latest Research Report Evaluating the Best Private Jet Charter Companies Going Into 2026

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New York City, NY, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinross Research today announced the release of its latest research report, “Best Private Jet Charter Companies (2026): A Research-Style Comparative Review,” now available on KinrossResearch.com. The report provides a procurement-focused, methodology-driven evaluation of leading private aviation providers across key buying models, including broker-arranged charter, jet cards, memberships, and fractional ownership.

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As private aviation continues to expand beyond luxury travel into a time-and-reliability solution for executives, founders, and frequent travelers, comparing providers has become increasingly complex. Kinross Research developed this report to help decision-makers evaluate options through a structured framework that prioritizes contracting clarity, safety governance signals, disruption recovery posture, and model fit—rather than marketing claims alone.

The report identifies Bitlux (flybitlux.com) as the top-ranked provider overall, citing its concierge-forward charter procurement positioning, global flexibility, and role clarity signals that align with best-practice buyer diligence workflows.

The report also includes a buyer-oriented due diligence checklist covering operator verification, insurance confirmation, variable fee disclosure, aircraft substitution policies, and disruption recovery planning.

Research Methodology & Evaluation Criteria

Kinross Research assessed providers using a structured rubric designed to reflect real-world procurement concerns. Key evaluation categories included:

Safety Governance Signals and role clarity (broker vs. operator disclosure)Procurement Model Fit (charter vs. membership vs. fractional)Fleet Access and Geographic CoverageReliability and Disruption Recovery Posture (weather, AOG events, crew duty limits)Contracting Transparency and fee clarity (variable costs, change policies)Client Experience Depth including concierge logistics and pre-trip coordination “Private aviation procurement often breaks down because buyers compare brand names before choosing the right acquisition model,” said Daniel R. Whitmore, Senior Research Analyst at Kinross Research. “This report is designed to reduce ambiguity by clarifying who operates the aircraft, how contracts define responsibility, and how providers manage recovery when conditions change.”

The Best Private Jet Charter Companies (2026) report is now available on the Kinross Research website.
To read the full report, visit: https://kinrossresearch.com/best-private-jet-charter-companies/

About Kinross Research

Kinross Research is a leading provider of in-depth market research and analysis, specializing in delivering high-quality reports across digital markets, technology, and emerging industry trends. Our team of analysts is dedicated to providing objective, data-driven insights that help businesses and consumers make informed decisions. The information published by Kinross Research is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on published content.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) saw $1.4 billion in liquidations over the past week as retail capitulates on altcoins and rotates back into majors.

What Happened: Bitcoin slipped below $85,000 mid-week before grinding back to $90,000 by the end of last week, though it has failed to follow through this week.

Ethereum dropped below $3,000 as liquidations hit $600 million Monday, then another $400 million on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively

The damage was severe but short-lived. 

Overleveraged positions got wiped out quickly, forcing traders to retreat into Bitcoin and Ethereum—the only assets with enough liquidity to absorb the shock.

Retail Rotates Out Of Altcoins As TradFi Keeps Building PositionsAccording to a new report by market-making firm Wintermute, institutions have been net buyers since summer.

Wintermute’s internal flow data shows retail is now dumping altcoins and buying BTC and ETH instead.

Altcoins such as Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) continue to underperform, crushed by supply overhangs and a packed token unlock schedule.

Traditional finance players continue entering crypto despite the volatility.

This steady institutional buying should support prices over the next few months, even if short-term rallies remain muted.

Year-End Outlook: Range-Bound Until Catalysts HitLiquidity is drying up as trading desks shut down for the holidays.

The market needs a clear catalyst—either a major macro shift or new policy news—to break out of this range. 

Until then, expect sideways action through the holidays with any real momentum likely delayed until January.

Bitcoin Chart: Triangle At Breaking Point

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Trader notes: Bitcoin is testing the lower boundary of a descending triangle that’s been compressing price since October.

Support sits at $84,000-$86,000—the triangle’s floor tested repeatedly since mid-November. 

A break below $84,000 likely triggers stops and opens the door to $80,000 or lower, with some traders eyeing $76,000-$78,000.

Resistance stands at $92,000-$93,000 initially, but the real test is $98,000-$100,000 where the 100 and 200-day EMAs converge. 

Bitcoin needs to clear that zone to shift from bearish to neutral.

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Bitcoin's march to $100,000 might not be that long, as there's clearly room for a rapid ascent and a further breakthrough.

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This time, the setup is more tidy than most people realize, as Bitcoin is once again condensing into a technically and structurally significant zone.

Where most action is packedFollowing a strong corrective leg, price action over the last few weeks has shown Bitcoin grinding just below the $90,000-$92,000 range. It is taking place right beneath one of the densest liquidity clusters that can be seen on derivatives markets right now. Leveraged positions are clearly concentrated, stacked just above $90,000, according to liquidation heatmaps.

BTC/USDT Chart by TradingViewThis is significant, because Bitcoin does not pass through these zones gradually. Once momentum aligns, price tends to move aggressively to the side of the market where liquidity accumulates. A clean push through $90,000 can result in forced buying in this situation, because the majority of stop orders and short liquidations are just overhead.

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After a deep retracement that cooled momentum indicators and flushed late longs, Bitcoin is technically stabilizing. While volume on the downside has already peaked and begun to contract, RSI has reset without going into extremely bearish territory. Instead of new distribution, that combination typically indicates seller fatigue.

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Despite trading below short-term moving averages, the price is remaining above significant structural support from the prior range expansion. The $90,000 threshold is psychological in and of itself, but what is above it is the true trigger. The available sell-side liquidity quickly decreases once Bitcoin trades firmly into the $91,000–$93,000 range. At that point, the market is engaging with leverage rather than negotiating with spot sellers. Moves accelerate at that point.

Bitcoin's rapid moveIn the past, Bitcoin has traveled great distances quickly in this manner. From a wider angle, the existing structure doesn’t resemble a macro top at all. Open interest has returned to normal, funding rates have decreased, and sentiment is anything but exuberant. The blow-off top environment is the opposite of this. It is the kind of background where asymmetric upside appears subtly rather than loudly.

That does not imply that tomorrow will bring $100,000. It does imply that there won’t be much technical resistance until six figures once Bitcoin breaks through the liquidity barrier above $90,000. If the move occurs, it is unlikely to be courteous or slow.

To put it briefly, $90,000 is the entry point rather than the final destination. The path to $100,000 becomes more about mechanics than belief if Bitcoin breaks it with conviction.

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Justin Sun WLFI blacklist continues three months after wallet freeze.
Locked tokens lost an estimated $60 million due to market decline.
WLFI froze 272 wallets following phishing and suspicious activity.
Sun currently holds 545M tokens, all inaccessible amid falling prices.

Justin Sun WLFI blacklist continues to stand unresolved as on-chain data confirms sustained losses tied to frozen holdings. 

Three months after World Liberty Financial restricted hundreds of wallets following a security intervention, the locked tokens linked to Justin Sun have declined sharply in value. Independent blockchain analytics firms now estimate a reduction of roughly $60 million since September. 

WLFI maintains the measures were enacted to protect users, while the affected assets remain inaccessible and subject to market volatility.

Security Freeze and Classification of Affected Wallets
The current dispute began in early September when World Liberty Financial announced the freezing of 272 wallets. 

The project cited an active phishing campaign and related suspicious activity as the trigger for its response. WLFI published a breakdown explaining that most of the wallets were directly associated with ongoing attacks targeting users within the ecosystem.

According to the disclosure, 215 wallets were linked to confirmed phishing activity, while 50 wallets belonged to users who reported compromise and requested preventive action. Five additional wallets were classified as high-risk due to exposure concerns. 

One wallet was flagged for suspected misuse of funds belonging to other holders, though WLFI initially withheld identifying details.

Blockchain investigators later associated that wallet with Justin Sun. Reporting referenced on-chain clustering and transaction behavior to support the link. 

Sun rejected the allegations and described the restrictions as unjustified. WLFI reiterated through public statements and social media posts that the freeze was procedural rather than personal, stressing that responses were driven by security alerts and risk assessment processes.

Market Decline and frozen exposure over time
Justin Sun WLFI blacklist has coincided with a broader downturn in the token’s market performance. 

Recent posts from Bubblemaps indicate that Sun’s WLFI position remains fully locked. As prices declined steadily over the quarter, the inability to adjust exposure resulted in substantial paper losses tied to the frozen balance.

Arkham Intelligence data aligns with these findings, showing a sustained decrease in valuation across the affected period. 

Historical records suggest Sun once controlled close to three billion WLFI tokens. A marked reduction occurred around August and September, leaving a significantly smaller balance recorded on-chain today.

Current data indicates approximately 545 million WLFI tokens associated with Sun’s addresses. At prices near $0.1318, the holdings are valued at about $73 million. 

The freeze has prevented any form of liquidation or risk management during the drawdown. WLFI has not released guidance on potential timelines or criteria for lifting restrictions.

Justin Sun WLFI blacklist remains a focal point in discussions around governance controls within tokenized financial structures. 

While WLFI positions itself as community-driven, its retained authority to restrict wallets continues to face scrutiny. As of now, the assets stay locked, the valuation continues to fluctuate, and neither party has signaled movement toward resolution.

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The group of five XRP spot ETFs that have launched since Nov. 13, notably those from Canary, 21Shares, Grayscale, Bitwise and Franklin Templeton have surpassed $1.12 billion in cumulative total net inflow as of Dec. 22, according to Sosovalue.

XRP enthusiast JacktheRippler spotlights this milestone in a recent tweet, implying it to mean that institutions are accumulating XRP.

According to Sosovalue, total net assets across spot XRP ETFs have surpassed $1.25 billion, a remarkable indication of institutional interest. 

XRP spot ETFs have attracted net inflows every trading day since their debut, sustaining an unbroken 33 day inflow streak. This separates them from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that saw several sessions of outflows in recent weeks.

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While Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows in several sessions since the past month, XRP funds, by comparison, have attracted smaller but more consistent inflows.

XRP attracts inflows as Ethereum, Bitcoin bleedAccording to the most recent CoinShares data, digital asset investment products recorded outflows for the first time in four weeks, totaling $952 million. The U.S. alone saw $990 million in outflows. This reflected a negative market reaction to delays in passing the U.S. Clarity Act, alongside concerns over continued selling by whale investors.

Ethereum saw the largest outflows, totaling $555 million, given it has the most to gain or lose from the Clarity Act, while Bitcoin saw $460 million. The opposite is seen for XRP, which rather continued to attract inflows coming in at $62.9 million, indicating selective investor support.

XRP sentiment slips, but it's all bullishAccording to Santiment, XRP is seeing far more negative social media commentary than average. It notes that, historically, this setup leads to price rises, adding that when retail has doubts about a coin's ability to rise, the rise becomes significantly more likely.

XRP is trading down 1.41% in the last 24 hours to $1.88, extending its drop into the third day from a high of $1.95 on Dec. 20.

Amid the price drop, Santiment observes that XRP sentiment has slipped back to negative. However, this presents a silver lining: A sentiment drop into the bearish zone increases the likelihood of a strong price increase.

One of the largest holders of Pump.fun’s PUMP token decided to exit its position at a steep loss. This marked one of the most painful capitulation trades seen in the meme coin market this quarter. Fresh data shows that a wallet (3QB9kH) transferred its entire PUMP balance of around 3.8 billion tokens (approx worth $19.53 million) to FalconX just to take a massive hit.

Pump.fun price has been on a continuous slide over the last quarter. PUMP price dipped by more than 71% over the past 90 days. The whale wallet had accumulated the position gradually between Sept. 12 and Nov. 4. It sourced tokens primarily from Binance at an average price of around $0.00513 per token. At that time, PUMP was riding a wave of meme coin push.

At the time of the dump, its stash was worth about $7.3 million. The estimated acquisition cost stood at more than $19.5 million. This implies a realized loss of above $12 million, or roughly 62%. The timing adds to the bearish signal. PUMP price has dropped by almost 12% in the last 24 hours. The token has turned out to be one of the worst-performing cryptos among the top 100. PUMP is trading at an average price of $0.00167 at the press time.

What a brutal loss!

Whale 3QB9kH accumulated 3.806B $PUMP($19.53M) from #Binance between Sep 12 and Nov 4 at an average price of $0.00513.

3 days ago, he deposited all 3.806B $PUMP ($7.3M) into #FalconX to sell, incurring a total loss of over $12M(-62%).… pic.twitter.com/XlJj2HOeiD

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 23, 2025

ENA whale exit adds to risk signs 
And this isn’t an isolated event, as around the same time, another large wallet moved its entire Ethena (ENA) position. More than 16 million ENA tokens were moved into Coinbase Prime after holding for almost a year. That position was once worth north of $18 million. Meanwhile, at the time of dumping, the stash was worth barely $3.5 million. It looks like a different token, but the same story.

ENA price has dropped by more than 67% in the last 90 days. It is trading at an average price of $0.195 at the press time. 

The global crypto market cap slumped by more than 3% in the last 24 hours to remain below $3 trillion. Bitcoin price remained under selling pressure, posting a loss of 2.5% in the same time. BTC is trading at an average price of $87,760 at the press time. The meme cryptos were hit even harder. Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and PEPE have been bleeding throughout the season.

CoinMarketCap data shows that Audiera (BEAT) is the biggest loser of the day among the top 100 cryptos. BEAT price dropped by 34% in the last 24 hours. Midnight (NIGHT) is the second most hit token in that category. It is down by 27% in the same period. Zoom out and the pattern seems clear. Capital is bleeding out of speculative corners first. Memecoins, high-FDV DeFi, narrative-heavy trades, they’re all struggling to find real buyers once momentum dies.

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Solana price remains steady above the $120 support after the recent crypto market pullback. The overall market dropped 2.26% in 24 hours, with Bitcoin hovering below $88,000 and Ethereum trading under $3,000. 

In the meantime, the recovery of Solana is optimized due to the indicators of deep institutional accumulation. With investor confidence, the figures might favor the upward trend. Significantly, U.S. GDP increased by 4.3% in Q3, which also provides macroeconomic support to the market outlook.

Solana ETFs Record Fresh Institutional Inflows
Solana exchange-traded funds posted fresh net inflows of about $7.4 million during the latest trading session.

The information revealed increasing institutionalization of various Solana-based ETFs.

Market investors indicated the inflows were indicative of accumulation as opposed to short-term speculation.

Institutions seem to be getting more exposed because Solana remains supported by constant network usage and liquidity.

🚨 JUST IN: $SOL ETF’S HAD $7,400,000 NET INFLOWS YESTERDAY!

INSTITUTIONS ARE ACCUMULATING SOLANA#SOLANA ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/qfGA4fzxM8

— curb.sol (@CryptoCurb) December 23, 2025

The accumulation story was also supported by fund flow values that showed steady distributions within the latest sessions.

Analysts observed that long-term inflows in ETFs are usually good signs of growing confidence of long-term investors.

Solana Revenue Set to Surpass Ethereum in Historic Flip
Solana revenue is on track to exceed Ethereum’s annual totals for the first time since both chains launched.

According to DeFi Development Corp, during 2025 year-to-date (YTD), the protocol revenue of Solana was about 1.4 billion, which is almost three times more than that of Ethereum, 522 million. 

The sudden increase is a turnaround compared to the last few years, during which Ethereum was always ahead of Solana in network revenue.

The chart indicates that Ethereum recorded the highest revenue of $5.1 billion in 2021, and Solana recorded a revenue of just 28.1 million. In 2023, Ethereum’s revenue was lowered to 2.4 billion, whereas Solana gradually increased to 28.95 million. 

🚨SOLANA NEARS HISTORIC REVENUE FLIP OVER ETHEREUM

For the first time ever, #Solana is on track to surpass Ethereum in Annual Revenue. $Sol YTD revenue stands at $1.4 BILLION, nearly 3× of Ethereum. pic.twitter.com/l5ifTNlkxC

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) December 22, 2025

Nonetheless, 2024 experienced a significant change Solana raised $1.42 billion against that of Ethereum’s $2.5 billion.

In case the growth continues, Solana will become the largest revenue-generating blockchain network by 2025.

Will Solana Price Hold $120 Support or Break Down?
As of the report, the SOL price traded at $122.64, registering a 1.78% drop in the last 4-hour session. 

The price is stuck in a range of between the $120 support and the $130 resistance zone. This horizontal formation is an indication of further consolidation following rejection several times around $130.

A break below $120 could initiate a slide to $112. However, a bounce from this support with rising volume may push the long-term Solana forecast back toward $130 and potentially $140.

Source: SOL/USD 4-hour chart: Tradingview
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 40, below the neutral 50, and is moving downwards. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) histogram has become red. The MACD line has passed below the signal line.

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Yes, Solana ETFs recorded $7.4 million in net inflows, showing institutional accumulation.

Analysts suggest the flows indicate long-term institutional positioning, not short-term speculation.

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Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone says Bitcoin’s real fight is against gold, not the dollar, and the BTC/gold ratio could slide toward 10x in 2026, costing another full 50%.

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Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, is raising a red flag about a metric that rarely gets as much attention as dollar prices but often tells the story earlier: how much gold one Bitcoin can actually buy.

In his latest notes and charts, McGlone points to the Bitcoin-gold cross sitting near 20x on Dec. 22 and says the balance of risk is ugly. In essence, he's saying that it's more likely that Bitcoin's value will drop to 10x rather than rise to 30 times its current value in 2026. 

If that happens, the purchasing power of Bitcoin compared to gold would be cut in half, even though the USD chart might not look as dramatic.

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Source: Mike McGloneMcGlone is basically saying the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio acts like an early warning chart: when recession risk rises, this ratio tends to get pressured, and right now it’s shown next to the S&P 500 and market volatility for a reason. The key takeaway from that frame is that stocks, volatility, and the Bitcoin/gold cross are still moving together more than people admit, with the correlation sitting near 0.5376, meaning it’s still one “risk-on, risk-off” package.

$50,000 for Bitcoin in 2026Ultimately, McGlone zooms out to a “where could the lows be” sketch for 2026: core CPI easing toward 1%, oil near $40, gasoline around $2, and Bitcoin around $50,000. 

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BitMine Immersion Technologies crossed a major milestone this week as its Ethereum holdings moved past the 4 million mark, company reports and on-chain trackers show.

According to a Dec. 22 company disclosure, BitMine’s treasury now stands at about 4.066 million ETH, a holding that the firm says is part of a multi-quarter accumulation plan.

BitMine Inches Past 4 Million
Reports have disclosed that the firm added nearly 98,850 ETH in a single week, a wave of purchases that pushed the total past the 4 million threshold.

Market watchers say those buys were executed across several transactions and through both open market and OTC channels. The company also reported combined assets—crypto plus cash and other investments—of roughly $13 billion, with the ETH stake accounting for the bulk of that value.

It seems that Tom Lee(@fundstrat)’s #Bitmine just bought another 13,412 $ETH($40.61M).https://t.co/m3WT8Jwh6x pic.twitter.com/DCpdDNp0U9

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 22, 2025

Recent Buys And Treasury Value
Based on on-chain alerts, BitMine made another discrete buy of 13,410 ETH, a purchase that on public trackers was valued close to $41 million.

Earlier rounds this month included larger accumulations, which some outlets aggregated as roughly $300 million in fresh ETH added over several days. Taken together, the recent activity shows a rapid pace of accumulation compared with the firm’s earlier disclosures.

Analysts note that a corporate buyer of this scale can take a meaningful chunk of available sell-side inventory off the market, especially when moves are concentrated over a short period.

🧵BitMine provided its latest holdings update for Dec 22th, 2025:

$13.2 billion in total crypto + “moonshots”:

-4,066,062 ETH at $2,991 per ETH (@coinbase)

– 193 Bitcoin (BTC)

– $32 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and

– total cash of $1.0 billion.…

— Bitmine (NYSE-BMNR) $ETH (@BitMNR) December 22, 2025

Foreign exchange and crypto trackers flagged the timing of purchases against recent price dips, suggesting BitMine bought while ETH traded below certain recent highs. Some traders interpreted the buys as a sign of long-term conviction, while others warned about short-term volatility if sales reverse.

BTCUSD currently trading at $87,484. Chart: TradingView
Market Reaction And Next Steps
Shares of BitMine and related crypto stocks showed active trading after the disclosures, and institutional interest was visible: asset managers have been reported to add positions in public companies tied to crypto treasuries in recent trading notices.

Company filings and investor updates indicate BitMine plans to continue its ETH accumulation toward a stated target that management has framed as a sizable portion of total supply.

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On-chain intelligence firms and public filings are the main sources of the totals published this week. Lookonchain and similar services logged the individual transfers and flagged the wallet activity linked to BitMine, which helps independent trackers reconcile the flows with the company’s own statements.

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Despite public pledges and buyback promises, Justin Sun remains frozen out.

Tron founder Justin Sun remains blacklisted by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), according to a recent tweet from Bubblemaps.

The blockchain analytics platform said that Sun’s locked WLFI tokens have lost around $60 million in value over the past three months.

WLFI Launch Controversy
Bubblemaps’ latest comment has renewed attention on the controversy that surrounded WLFI’s launch back in September, when the project was hit by confusion, supply disputes, and allegations of insider manipulation that largely affected retail investors. At the center of the dispute was Justin Sun, whose wallets were frozen by WLFI shortly after launch following what the team described as unusual on-chain activity that raised concerns about insider selling.

When WLFI launched, the distribution of tokens immediately became a point of contention. The community allocation was initially expected to be 5%, but only 4% of tokens actually went live because not all users utilized the required lockbox mechanism. At the same time, liquidity and marketing allocations, originally reported at 1.6%, were later clarified to total about 2.8% of supply. This pushed the effective circulating supply closer to 6.8%.

Other large allocations, including a 10% ecosystem fund and a 7.8% tranche reserved for Alt5 Sigma, were unlocked but not subject to vesting. Some analysts said that this created an illusion of available supply that complicated price discovery.

WLFI-Justin Sun Fallout
Sun held roughly 3% of WLFI’s total supply, of which only 20% was unlocked at launch. Sun publicly stated that he would not sell his tokens and said he supported WLFI’s long-term vision. Despite this, WLFI debuted at $0.20 with a market capitalization of about $1 billion, while trading volumes surged into the billions. The token’s price then declined steadily, and on-chain analysts noted that the price movements appeared more mechanical than organic.

According to WeRate co-founder Quinten Francois, part of the volatility may have come from exchanges offloading liquidity allocations, while Sun was allegedly involved in activity linked to HTX, including offering users high yields to deposit WLFI. Blockchain experts reported that around $9 million worth of WLFI was moved early on from addresses linked to Sun through HTX and Binance. Following these transfers, WLFI froze Sun’s wallet using its “guardianSetBlacklistStatus” function.

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The freeze sparked debate within the community. Some praised the move as a safeguard against potential repeat behavior. Sun, however, publicly appealed for his tokens to be unfrozen. He called the action unreasonable and said he deserved the same rights as other early investors.

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Most of the coins are under sellers' control, according to CoinStats.

Top coins by CoinStats BTC/USDThe rate of Bitcoin (BTC) has declined by 3.63% over the last day.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of BTC is near the local support of $87,010. If the daily bar closes below that mark, traders may expect an ongoing decline to the $86,000 area soon.

Image by TradingViewOn the bigger time frame, the rate of the main crypto is far from the key levels. 

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As none of the sides is dominating, sideways trading in the range of $86,000-$89,000 is the most likely scenario.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is similar. The volume keeps falling, which means there are low chances to expect sharp moves soon. All in all, traders may witness consolidation in the zone of $84,000-$90,000 until the end of the month.

Bitcoin is trading at $87,170 at press time.

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Solana saw gains of 919% and 85.68% in the previous years of 2023 and 2024, respectively, following its 94% crash in 2022.

2025 began on a positive note for Solana, as it reached an all time high of $295 on Jan. 19 before dropping. Solana resumed its rally again in April from a low of $95, rising for five out of six months to reach a high of $263 in September.

A bearish Q4 saw Solana's gains reversed, declining all through October and November, with December already set in losses.

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At the time of writing, Solana was trading down 3.9% in the last 24 hours to $122 and down 35% on a yearly basis, according to CoinGecko data.

2025 marks strong year for SolanaSolana researcher "nxxn" highlights that 2025 marks a strong year for Solana despite its negative price performance. In a recent tweet, "nxxn" outlines a slew of milestones achieved for Solana in the year 2025, including multiple Solana ETF launches, Kalshi prediction markets integrated with Solana, Solana Seeker launched and FireDancer going live on mainnet.

Solana performance is negative this year

But here’s what Solana has actually accomplished:

• Multiple SOL ETFs approved & launched
• Firedancer live on mainnet
• Kalshi prediction markets integrated with Solana
• Coinbase integrated with Solana
• Solana Seeker launched
•… pic.twitter.com/AyjB2WKcHe

— nxxn (@sol_nxxn) December 23, 2025 Ondo Finance will allow 24/7 trading of stocks and ETFs with near-instant settlement on Solana in early 2026, building on its existing $365 million in tokenized assets.

In the past week, Coinbase announced it was expanding its in-app DEX trading to include Solana-based tokens, integrating Jupiter, which is Solana’s largest DEX aggregator, directly into the Coinbase interface.

Millions of assets across Solana are now accessible by default on the Coinbase platform, with plans to expand DEX integration to additional networks over time.

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