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Bank of America (BAC - Free Report) closed at $55.27 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.86% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.88%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.38%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 1.31%.

Shares of the nation's second-largest bank have appreciated by 6.39% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Finance sector's gain of 4.46%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Bank of America in its upcoming release. The company plans to announce its earnings on January 14, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.96, indicating a 17.07% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $27.36 billion, up 7.96% from the year-ago period.

BAC's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.81 per share and revenue of $109.37 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of +16.16% and +7.34%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Bank of America. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.14% higher within the past month. Right now, Bank of America possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

With respect to valuation, Bank of America is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.25. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.69.

The Financial - Investment Bank industry is part of the Finance sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 30, this industry ranks in the top 13% of all industries, numbering over 250.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

To follow BAC in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.

In the latest close session, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX - Free Report) was up +2.57% at $49.15. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.38%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.31%.

Heading into today, shares of the mining company had gained 20.92% over the past month, outpacing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 8.3% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Freeport-McMoRan in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.21, reflecting a 32.26% decrease from the same quarter last year. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $4.86 billion, indicating a 14.95% downward movement from the same quarter last year.

Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $25.06 billion. These totals would mark changes of +0.68% and -1.55%, respectively, from last year.

It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Freeport-McMoRan. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 0.92% lower. Freeport-McMoRan is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Freeport-McMoRan is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 32.25. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 30.35.

One should further note that FCX currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.08. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. FCX's industry had an average PEG ratio of 1.08 as of yesterday's close.

The Mining - Non Ferrous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 103, putting it in the top 42% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $219.38, demonstrating a +1.53% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was ahead of the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.38%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.31%.

Shares of the company have appreciated by 12.98% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 14.72%, and outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.

The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Toyota Motor Corporation in its upcoming release.

TM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $18.26 per share and revenue of $322.25 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -22.66% and +2.21%, respectively.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Toyota Motor Corporation. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 2.3% higher within the past month. At present, Toyota Motor Corporation boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Toyota Motor Corporation is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.83. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 13.9 of its industry.

The Automotive - Foreign industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 203, finds itself in the bottom 18% echelons of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

In the latest close session, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG - Free Report) was up +1.88% at $572.47. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.38%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.31%.

Shares of the company have appreciated by 1.75% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Medical sector's gain of 1.2%, and lagging the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.

Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $2.25, indicating a 1.81% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $2.72 billion, up 12.59% from the year-ago period.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $8.61 per share and revenue of $9.92 billion, which would represent changes of +17.3% and +18.72%, respectively, from the prior year.

Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy).

Looking at valuation, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 65.27. This valuation marks a premium compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 24.99.

It's also important to note that ISRG currently trades at a PEG ratio of 4.16. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Medical - Instruments was holding an average PEG ratio of 2.26 at yesterday's closing price.

The Medical - Instruments industry is part of the Medical sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 148, placing it within the bottom 41% of over 250 industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com.

Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (DBD - Free Report) closed at $68.57 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.92% move from the prior day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.88%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.38%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.31%.

Shares of the company have appreciated by 12.11% over the course of the past month, outperforming the Computer and Technology sector's gain of 1.49%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.48%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated in its upcoming release. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $1.73, indicating a 78.35% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Simultaneously, our latest consensus estimate expects the revenue to be $1.1 billion, showing a 11.12% escalation compared to the year-ago quarter.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $3.51 per share and a revenue of $3.8 billion, demonstrating changes of +54.63% and +1.31%, respectively, from the preceding year.

Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 20.59% decrease. Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

In terms of valuation, Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 19.17. This signifies a discount in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 29.31 for its industry.

The Internet - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 55, which puts it in the top 23% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

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Launchpad Cadenza Acquisition Corp I

New York, NY, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launchpad Cadenza Acquisition Corp I (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of 23,000,000 units, which includes 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in full. The offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $230,000,000. The Company’s units began trading on December 18, 2025 on The Nasdaq Global Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the ticker symbol “LPCVU.” Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share of the Company and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share of the Company at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustment. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. Once the securities constituting the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “LPCV” and “LPCVW,” respectively. Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering (including the exercise of the over-allotment option) and a simultaneous private placement of warrants, $230,000,000 (or $10.00 per unit sold in the offering) was placed in trust.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business or industry or at any stage of its corporate evolution. The Company’s primary focus, however, will be on technology and software infrastructure companies operating within the blockchain, financial technology, and digital assets ecosystems.

The Company’s management team is led by Max Shapiro, its Chief Executive Officer, Jurgen van de Vyver, its Chief Financial Officer, and Kumar Dandapani, the Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board also includes Sean O’Malley and Jonathan Bier.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

A registration statement relating to the securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on December 17, 2025. The offering has been made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: Capital Markets, 110 East 59th Street, New York, New York 10022; Email: [email protected]. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” including with respect to the search for an initial business combination. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated.

Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s registration statement and prospectus for the Company’s initial public offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Nidec Corporation (OTC: NJDCY) resulting from allegations that Nidec Corporation may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

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What is this about: On September 3, 2025, after market close, CNBC published an article entitled "Nidec shares plunge 22% as China unit probe finds accounting issues tied to management." The article further stated that shares of Nidec fell "after the company announced a probe into allegations of improper accounting in its group. This marks the largest one-day drop in the Japanese electronics components manufacturer's shares."

On this news, Nidec American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") fell 22.7% on September 4, 2025.

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Washington is inching closer to putting bank-issued stablecoins on a clearer regulatory track.

This week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the US agency that oversees bank safety and insures deposits, laid out a proposed framework for how insured banks, via subsidiaries, could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, a move that could reshape who gets to mint digital dollars and under what rules.

That same push toward institutionalization is also evident elsewhere in the crypto business landscape. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) lackluster performance, corporate treasuries are still in accumulation mode, with American Bitcoin vaulting past ProCap in the race to stack BTC. 

On Wall Street’s doorstep, Anchorage Digital is tightening its grip on the adviser channel by acquiring Securitize’s RIA platform, bringing custody and advisory tools under one roof. 

On the sovereign end of the spectrum, Bhutan says it will tap a portion of its sizable Bitcoin holdings to help finance Gelephu Mindfulness City, an ambitious bid to build a new economic hub without compromising long-term capital preservation.

This week’s Crypto Biz dives into regulatory, corporate and economic developments shaping the global crypto industry.

FDIC proposes framework for bank-issued payment stablecoinsThe FDIC is moving forward with proposed rulemaking in the wake of the landmark GENIUS Act, signaling that the agency is preparing to offer clear guidance to banking institutions seeking to issue payment stablecoins.

In a 38-page document published on the FDIC’s website, the agency outlined proposed approval requirements governing how bank subsidiaries could issue payment stablecoins in accordance with the GENIUS Act. The proposal is subject to a public consultation process before any rules are finalized.

Under the proposed framework, financial institutions would be required to apply to issue a stablecoin through a subsidiary, with the FDIC evaluating both the parent company and the issuing entity. Applicants would also need to comply with the GENIUS Act’s provisions related to issuance standards, reserve backing and redemption policies.

Excerpts from the FDIC’s proposal detailing the approval process for bank-issued payment stablecoins. Source: FDICAmerican Bitcoin overtakes ProCap in corporate Bitcoin treasury raceAmerican Bitcoin, the digital asset mining and holding company associated with the Trump family, entered the ranks of the top 20 corporate Bitcoin holders this week, surpassing ProCap Financial, a company founded by entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano. The shift highlights the growing competition among companies to accumulate Bitcoin.

American Bitcoin has added more than 1,000 BTC to its reserves since the beginning of December. Its total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 5,098 BTC, valued at approximately $452 million, according to industry data.

The company trades on the Nasdaq, having gone public through a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. Its shares, however, have experienced sharp volatility, reflecting the broader price swings typical of Bitcoin proxy stocks tied to the performance of Bitcoin.

American Bitcoin’s BTC acquisitions over time. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NETAnchorage Digital acquires Securitize advisory unit to expand institutional offeringsAnchorage Digital has acquired Securitize’s investment adviser platform as part of a strategy to consolidate and expand its institutional investment services for registered investment advisers (RIAs).

Anchorage announced that it acquired Securitize For Advisors (SFA) for an undisclosed amount. The platform is designed to serve RIAs and had already been using Anchorage for digital asset custody. By bringing SFA in-house, Anchorage aims to integrate custody services with adviser-facing tools under a single platform.

Anchorage Digital provides institutional digital asset services and operates a federally chartered bank in the United States. In March, the company selected Cantor Fitzgerald to custody clients’ Bitcoin.

Bhutan to tap Bitcoin holdings to finance special administrative regionThe Kingdom of Bhutan, one of the world’s largest state holders of Bitcoin, said it will use a portion of its digital asset reserves to help finance the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a planned special administrative region aimed at driving long-term economic growth.

The project is designed to serve as a new economic hub, focusing on sustainability and innovation, to curb Bhutan’s brain drain while creating high-quality local jobs and attracting international investment.

Bhutan currently holds more than 11,000 BTC, and officials have indicated that multiple strategies are being considered for deploying the reserves. Any use of the country’s Bitcoin, however, will be balanced against the objective of preserving its long-term value.

“Any use of Bitcoin will be guided by strong governance and prudence, with an emphasis on capital preservation, appropriate oversight, and transparency,” the government said.

Bhutan’s ranking among countries that hold Bitcoin. Source: BitboCrypto Biz is your weekly pulse on the business behind blockchain and crypto, delivered directly to your inbox every Thursday.

Ripple's U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin RLUSD has reached a $1 billion market capitalization just one year after launch, marking another milestone for XRP and the broader Ripple ecosystem.

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Centibillionaire Elon Musk has echoed the Bitcoin maximalist mantra in his recent social media post.

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In a recent social media post, Elon Musk has opined that energy is the true currency.

Bitcoiners have treated this take as an endorsement of the leading cryptocurrency because it validates the core philosophy of proof-of-work money. 

They see Musk's post as an indirect admission that Bitcoin is the superior form of money because it is literally tied to energy consumption, unlike fiat money.

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Musk's explicit Bitcoin endorsement As reported by U.Today, the centibillionaire gave a more detailed explanation of this philosophy during a podcast appearance about three weeks ago. 

Musk explicitly linked his "energy is currency" concept to Bitcoin. He praised Bitcoin for being tied to energy, noting that unlike you cannot simply "legislate" or print more energy. 

He argued that civilization's progress should be measured by its mastery of energy (the Kardashev scale).

At the same time, Musk predicted that money itself will eventually become obsolete. He believes that once AI and robotics create a post-scarcity world.

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In 2021, Tesla bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and accepted it for payments. 

However, the company had to reverse course on BTC as a payment method a few weeks later. 

Musk couldn’t reconcile Tesla’s focus on sustainable energy with Bitcoin’s then-heavy reliance on coal-powered mining.

A major portion of Bitcoin mining was concentrated in China’s Xinjiang province, which relied heavily on coal.

Between 2021 and 2025, the "facts on the ground" changed, allowing Musk to reconcile his views without looking like a hypocrite.

China banned crypto mining in mid-2021, forcing miners to migrate to places like Texas (wind/solar), Iceland (geothermal).

By 2025, a report from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance confirmed that Bitcoin mining had crossed the 50% sustainable energy threshold.

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Solana price is down by a lot. The Solana chart has closed with red candles for 3 months straight, leaving many traders in disbelief over how bad the price action has been. When you zoom out, something feels off.

With only 11 days left in 2025, SOL is still set to surpass ETH in annual revenue for the first time. This is mainly due to the strong start of the year. In recent months, however, these metrics have declined significantly.

Total Solana traders are down 87% from the January highs, falling from 4.8 million active wallets to just 624,000.

Solana Price Prediction: What To Do When You Like SolanaCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X saying he likes Solana, a nice gesture for a project going through a hard time. Thanks, Brian.

It is not surprising, though. Coinbase made every Solana-based coin tradable on the platform about a week ago. That move alone shows where Solana stands when it comes to adoption.

Source: SOLUSD / TradingViewSolana is currently bouncing just to survive. It has been trading in the $144 to $120 range for a good while now. A move below $120 would mean breaking an 18 month support level for Solana, which is something bulls do not want to see.

The bounce pushed RSI back to neutral levels around 47, but if momentum does not pick up, a dip toward $100 becomes very likely.

This setup remains valid as long as Solana does not break above $144 and regain the momentum it showed earlier this year.

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Might Be The Layer 2 Of Choice For 2026Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is starting to stand out as one of the few projects still building aggressively while the broader market struggles. Instead of competing with altcoins directly, Hyper is targeting Bitcoin’s biggest weakness: speed and usability.

Built as a Bitcoin Layer 2 powered by Solana-style performance, Bitcoin Hyper unlocks fast transactions, low fees, and full access to DeFi, staking, NFTs, and meme coins, all while staying anchored to Bitcoin’s security. Through the Hyper Bridge, users can move BTC onto the Hyper network and receive a 1:1 representation with near-instant finality.

This effectively turns idle Bitcoin into a productive asset, opening the door to yields, payments, and on-chain applications that were previously impossible on Bitcoin itself.

Early interest has been strong, with Bitcoin Hyper already raising over $29.6M from investors betting that Bitcoin-based DeFi will be one of the dominant narratives going into 2026. The project is also offering a 39% APY staking option for early participants, which has helped drive demand even during market weakness.

As capital rotates away from overextended altcoins and back toward Bitcoin-centric ecosystems, Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself as a core infrastructure play rather than a short-term hype trade.

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Coinbase moved 800,000 BTC on November 22-23, destroying old UTXOs and creating new ones at $85,000.
The exchange operation distorted metrics across all platforms, affecting UTXO data and realized values.
Bloomberg reported unprecedented selling based on skewed data before analysts manually corrected the figures.
Adjusted analysis shows long-term holders distribute normally, consistent with previous bull market cycles.

Long-term Bitcoin holder selling activity has sparked debate after recent on-chain metrics suggested unprecedented distribution levels. 

However, analysts now warn that Coinbase’s massive wallet restructuring has severely skewed the data. The exchange moved nearly 800,000 BTC in late November, creating artificial signals across multiple blockchain analytics platforms. 

This technical artifact has led to misleading conclusions about investor behavior during the current market cycle.

Coinbase Wallet Movements Distort Market Analytics
Coinbase executed substantial Bitcoin transfers on November 22 and 23 when prices hovered around $85,000. 

The exchange destroyed existing long-term holder UTXOs and generated new ones during these operations. Every major analytics platform incorporated this movement into their datasets without proper context.

The restructuring affected numerous critical metrics that traders rely on for market analysis. UTXO-based measurements, time and value cohorts, and short-term holder cost basis all absorbed the impact. 

Realized value calculations and volume assessments also showed distorted readings following the transfers.

Bloomberg and other mainstream outlets reported the apparent long-term holder selling spree based on these metrics. 

Darkfost, a blockchain analyst, challenged this narrative through manual data verification. His adjusted analysis removed Coinbase-related transactions to reveal the actual market dynamics.

🚨 LTH ARE SELLING LIKE CRAZY !!

This take is wrong ❌

I’ve said it several times, and I’ll say it again.

Since the movement of nearly 800,000 BTC by Coinbase, a large amount of on-chain data has been impacted.

Coinbase destroyed LTH UTXOs and created new ones when BTC was… https://t.co/084fe7p315 pic.twitter.com/QD8jSAGGpw

— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) December 19, 2025

Actual Distribution Remains Consistent With Historical Cycles
The corrected data present a markedly different picture of long-term holder behavior. After filtering out Coinbase’s technical movements, distribution patterns align with previous bull market cycles.

Long-term holders have resumed some selling activity, but volumes remain within normal historical ranges.

The analyst emphasized the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting blockchain data.

 Raw metrics can mislead market participants if analysts fail to account for exchange operations. Major wallet restructuring events require careful examination before concluding on investor sentiment.

Professional analysts bear responsibility for data accuracy since their work influences major media narratives. Trusted accounts share these analyses with broad audiences who make trading decisions based on the findings.

The Coinbase incident demonstrates how technical operations can create false signals without proper verification.

Bitcoin market dynamics continue to follow established patterns despite the initial confusion. Long-term holders maintain their typical behavior throughout this cycle. 

The episode serves as a reminder that blockchain analytics require rigorous methodology and expert interpretation.

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Ethereum's price has fallen below the moving average lines after being rejected at the 50-day SMA barrier, or the resistance at $3,300.

Ethereum price long-term analysis: bearish

The altcoin fell to a low of $2,795 before pulling back. Ether is now in a negative trend zone, oscillating above the $2,600 support but below the moving average lines.

On the upside, ETH will resume its bullish trend if buyers sustain the price above the moving average lines. The altcoin is likely to decline further while remaining below the moving average lines. On the downside, if the bears breach the current support level, Ether will fall to a low of $2,100. Ether is currently at $2,853.10.

Technical indicators:

Resistance Levels: $4,500 and $5,000

Support levels: $3,000 and $2,500

ETH price indicator analysis

The downward-sloping moving average lines are now moving horizontally, indicating a sideways trend. The price bars fluctuate below and above the 21-day SMA barrier as Ether's latest high is rejected.

On the 4-hour chart, the price bars are below the moving averages, indicating a downtrend. On December 13, the long candlestick tail signals significant buying pressure above the $2,700 support.

What is the next direction for ETH?

Ether price is falling below the moving average lines. The selling pressure has stalled above the $2,800 support. In previous price action, Ether surged above the moving average lines but was halted at the $3,400 resistance, resulting in a decline. 

Now, Ether has fallen but is consolidating above the $2,800 support level. The current support is holding as Ether's price rises.

Disclaimer. This analysis and forecast are the personal opinions of the author. The data provided is collected by the author and is not sponsored by any company or token developer. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell cryptocurrency and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Coinidol.com. Readers should do their research before investing in funds.

The crypto market is heading into the final week of 2025, and this will be the second last weekend of the year. As Bitcoin and the altcoins alike have been directionless, external factors may act as catalysts in the coming days.

BeInCrypto has analysed three such altcoins that present interesting opportunities for investors this weekend.

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Midnight (NIGHT)NIGHT has emerged as the best-performing altcoin of the week, gaining 61% since launch. Strong early momentum continues to attract speculative interest. The sharp rise reflects heightened demand from traders seeking exposure to newly launched assets with high growth narratives.

Investor interest is driven by NIGHT’s development ties to Charles Hoskinson and the Cardano ecosystem through the Midnight blockchain. The token now exceeds a $1 billion market cap. Trading near $0.064, NIGHT could break $0.065 and $0.075, targeting the $0.088 all-time high.

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NIGHT Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewDownside risks remain elevated for a newly launched token. Premature profit-taking could reverse momentum quickly. If selling pressure increases, NIGHT may fall toward $0.045. Such a move would erase recent gains, invalidate the bullish thesis, and increase short-term volatility.

Pump.fun (PUMP)PUMP has moved opposite to NIGHT, ranking among the worst-performing altcoins this week. The token has fallen more than 35%, trading near $0.00197. Persistent selling pressure reflects weak sentiment, as investors continue reducing exposure amid broader market uncertainty.

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Despite losses, technical indicators offer a potential rebound signal. The relative strength index has entered oversold territory, suggesting selling pressure may be exhausting. If buyers step in, PUMP could rebound above $0.00212 and extend gains toward the $0.00242 resistance level.

PUMP Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewThe recovery scenario remains fragile. Failure to attract buying interest could extend losses. A breakdown below current levels may send PUMP toward the $0.00171 support. Such a move would invalidate the bullish outlook and reinforce continued downside risk.

Bitcoin Cash (BCH)Bitcoin Cash jumped 8% today on asset-specific activity rather than broader Bitcoin moves. The rally followed speculation surrounding ShapeShift founder Erik Voorhees swapping 4,619 ETH, valued at $13.42 million, for 24,950 BCH from a wallet inactive for nine years, reigniting market interest.

However, Erik Voorhees confirmed that the wallet did not belong to him, nor does he own any BCH. Nevertheless, the rally ignited by the speculation may likely extend into the weekend.

Continued investor inflows, confirmed by a rising Chaikin Money Flow, support the upside case. If demand holds, BCH could break above $593 and advance toward $624, signaling short-term recovery strength driven by renewed confidence.

BCH Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewDownside risks persist if momentum fades. Failure to reclaim $593 could keep Bitcoin Cash capped below $600. In that scenario, weakening demand may pull BCH toward $555 or lower, reinforcing consolidation and invalidating the near-term bullish outlook.

2:13 PM PST · December 19, 2025

Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario is resigning from her position on Rivian’s board of directors, according to a Friday afternoon stock exchange filing.

Rivian wrote in the filing that Marcario’s last day will be on January 1, and that she is leaving “to focus on other commitments.” Rivian’s board will shrink from eight members to seven upon her resignation.

Marcario’s departure and the downsizing of Rivian’s board comes on the eve of an important year for the company. Rivian plans to start selling its more affordable R2 SUV in the first half of 2026. The upcoming R2 is supposed to reach a much wider market than the company’s current R1 SUV and pickup truck and the EV maker has plans to make hundreds of thousands of them per year, including at a new factory in Georgia. Rivian is also looking to expand its automated driving features next year, which it detailed at last week’s inaugural Autonomy & AI Day event.

Marcario has served on Rivian’s board since January 2021, a role she took after 12 years as an executive (and eventual CEO) of Patagonia. Before her appointment, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe often described his aim for the company to become “the Patagonia of EVs.”

Rivian said Friday that Marcario will continue her role as chair of the board of trustees overseeing the Rivian Foundation. She serves on that board alongside Scaringe, Rivian’s chief sustainability officer Anisa Kamadoli Costa, and conservationist Ed M. Norton.

Formed just before the company’s blockbuster 2021 IPO, the Rivian Foundation was initially handed 1% of the company’s equity in order to make “the natural world” a “stakeholder in [Rivian’s] success.” The foundation remained quiet for the first few years as Rivian’s stock price fell from its post-IPO highs, and announced its first $10 million in grants in 2024.

This year, the Rivian Foundation has publicized another $2.6 million in awards on its website.

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This MLP offers a higher-octane income stream.

Energy Transfer (ET +1.11%) is one of the largest and most diversified energy midstream companies. It owns interests in over 140,000 miles of pipelines across the country that transport crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and refined products. The master limited partnership (MLP) also owns processing plants, export terminals, and other related energy midstream infrastructure.

I own units of Energy Transfer, which is one of my favorite high-yielding investments. However, I have been taking a closer look at fellow MLP Western Midstream Partners (WES 0.20%). Here's why those who hold Energy Transfer might want to consider its rival instead.

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A rock-solid income producer
Energy Transfer pays a very lucrative cash distribution that currently yields 8.1%. The midstream giant produces plenty of cash to cover that payout. It has generated nearly $6.2 billion of distributable cash flow through the third quarter of this year, covering the $3.4 billion it distributed to investors by a comfy 1.8 times. Energy Transfer also has a much-improved balance sheet compared to a few years ago. Its leverage ratio is now in the lower half of its 4.0-4.5 times target range. These metrics have the pipeline company in its strongest financial position in history. They also put its high-yielding payout on a rock-solid foundation.

The midstream giant's strong financial profile enables it to invest in expanding its operations. It expects its capital spending to be around $4.6 billion this year and $5 billion in 2026. It currently has growth capital projects underway that should come online through 2029. That helps fuel the MLP's view that it can grow its high-yielding payout by 3% to 5% per year.

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Western Midstream Partners offers an even higher yield at 9.3%. The MLP produces plenty of cash to cover that payout. During the third quarter, it generated $570 million of operating cash flow, which covered its distribution payment ($355 million) and capital spending ($173 million) with room to spare ($42 million in surplus free cash flow). The MLP also has a rock-bottom leverage ratio of 2.8 times.

The midstream company has been using its financial flexibility to expand its operations. It recently closed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Aris Water Systems. Additionally, it recently approved the Pathfinder Pipeline and North Loving II gas processing plant expansion projects. These investments should support continued distribution growth. Western Midstream has raised its distribution payment by 13% this year. It aims to deliver low-to-mid single-digit distribution growth in the future, with upside potential from major growth projects or acquisitions.

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Energy Transfer pays a lucrative cash distribution backed by a strong financial profile that should grow at a 3% to 5% annual rate in the future. It's a great option for income-seeking investors who are comfortable receiving the Schedule K-1 Federal Tax Form that MLPs send each year. However, investors desiring more income might want to look at Western Midstream instead. It currently offers an even higher-yielding payout that could grow at a faster rate in the future.

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 19, 2025) - Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE: GFR) (TSX: GFR) ("Greenfire" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful completion of its previously announced refinancing initiatives (the "Refinancing Initiatives"). The Refinancing Initiatives included a C$300.0 million offering of rights (the "Rights") to all eligible Greenfire shareholders to purchase additional common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") which expired at 4:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on December 16, 2025 (the "Rights Offering").

At the completion of the Rights Offering and pursuant to the exercise of Rights, the Company issued an aggregate of 55,147,055 Common Shares, representing the maximum allotment available to holders of Common Shares at the record date of November 17, 2025 (adjusted for rounding for fractional shares). Each Right entitled the holder thereof to acquire 0.7849 of a Common Share, with no fractional Common Shares issued. Common Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of Rights were issued at a price of C$5.44 or US$3.85 per Common Share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$298.5 million (after conversion of U.S. dollar subscriptions). 53,573,107 Common Shares were issued under the basic subscription privilege and 1,573,948 Common Shares were issued under the additional subscription privilege. As a result of the oversubscription, Common Shares subscribed for pursuant to the additional subscription privilege were subject to proration in accordance with the terms of the Rights Offering, as set forth in the Company's rights offering circular dated November 5, 2025. As the Rights Offering was fully subscribed, the Company did not utilize the previously announced standby commitment whereby certain limited partnerships comprising Waterous Energy Fund agreed to acquire any Common Shares not subscribed for under the Rights Offering. As of the date hereof, the Company has 125,404,146 Common Shares issued and outstanding.

Upon completion of the Rights Offering, the Company used the net proceeds thereof, together with cash on hand, to redeem its outstanding US$237.5 million aggregate principal amount of 12% senior secured notes due 2028.

Finally, the Company closed on its upsized $275.0 million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of Canadian banks (the "Senior Credit Facility"). As of the date hereof, the Senior Credit Facility is undrawn and Greenfire is debt-free.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any jurisdiction. The securities being offered have not been approved or disapproved by any securities regulatory authority.

About Greenfire

Greenfire is an oil sands producer actively developing its long-life and low-decline thermal oil assets in the Athabasca region of Alberta, Canada, with its registered offices in Calgary, Alberta. The Company plans to leverage its large resource base and significant infrastructure in place to drive meaningful, capital-efficient production growth. As part of the Company's commitment to operational excellence, safe and reliable operations remain a top priority for Greenfire. Greenfire common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "GFR". For more information, visit greenfireres.com or find Greenfire on LinkedIn and X.

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Chinese AI model DeepSeek, often described as a regional alternative to ChatGPT, has issued a new round of aggressive price forecasts for XRP, Bitcoin and Dogecoin as 2025 approaches its final weeks. According to the model, all three assets could see extreme volatility, with sharp moves possible to the upside or downside before year-end.

Below is a summary of DeepSeek’s dual-track outlook, outlining both optimistic and pessimistic price paths for each cryptocurrency through the end of December.

XRP (XRP): DeepSeek AI Warns of Possible Collapse to $0.20 or Moonshot Surge Toward $10In its bearish case, DeepSeek AI estimates that Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) could fall dramatically from its current level near $1.88 to as low as $0.20. Such a move would imply a drawdown of roughly 89% if selling pressure and negative sentiment intensify.

Source: DeepSeek This scenario would sharply contrast with XRP’s strong performance earlier in the year, when the token reached its first new all-time high (ATH) in seven years. XRP peaked at $3.65 in July, shortly after Ripple secured a major legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Throughout much of 2025, XRP has largely traded within a $2 to $3 range. Its relative strength index (RSI) is currently hovering near 39 and trending higher, suggesting renewed interest from traders looking to buy at discounted levels.

On the bullish end of the spectrum, DeepSeek projects a decisive breakout that could lift XRP by more than 432%, pushing the price toward $10 by the end of the year.

The recent launch of five spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. could help drive fresh institutional demand during the holiday period, following a pattern previously seen with Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

More ETF approvals are expected in the months ahead, raising the odds that 2026 becomes a defining year for XRP. Investors building positions at current prices could benefit a lot.

Bitcoin (BTC): DeepSeek Sees Path to $250,000 or Pullback to $20,000Bitcoin ($BTC), the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, set a new all-time high of $126,080 on October 6. Looking further out, DeepSeek’s extended forecast places BTC as high as $200,000 by 2026.

Source: DeepSeekFrequently likened to digital gold, Bitcoin continues to draw interest from both institutional and retail investors seeking hedges against economic uncertainty. BTC now accounts for more than $1.75 trillion of the roughly $3.05 trillion total crypto market capitalization.

As inflation pressures ease and market sentiment improves heading into the holidays, Bitcoin could attempt another run toward recent highs. The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut may also boost liquidity, supporting risk assets through December.

However, DeepSeek cautions that a sustained wave of selling could drag BTC back toward the $20,000 level, marking the start of a crypto winter throughout 2026.

Even if it seems very ambitious the AI model maintains that its $200,000 upside target remains plausible in early 2026, particularly if U.S. policymakers deliver clearer crypto regulations and move forward with plans for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Dogecoin (DOGE): DeepSeek AI Projects Rally to $1 or Slide Toward $0.03Launched in 2013 as a parody cryptocurrency, Dogecoin ($DOGE) has since grown into a major digital asset with a market capitalization of roughly $22 billion. It now represents close half of the estimated $44 billion meme-coin sector.

Source: DeepSeekDOGE formed several bullish chart patterns in late summer and early autumn, but momentum has weakened in recent weeks. Under DeepSeek’s bearish scenario, Dogecoin could fall to around $0.03, marking a decline of about 77% from its current price near $0.1318.

Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.7316 was recorded during the retail-driven rally of 2021, and the long-awaited move to $1 has yet to materialize. Still, DeepSeek’s optimistic outlook suggests DOGE could surprise the market with a rally of more than 650%, potentially reaching parity with the dollar, a 7.5x increase from current levels.

Meanwhile, real-world adoption of Dogecoin continues to grow. Tesla accepts DOGE for select merchandise, and major payment platforms such as PayPal and Revolut have added support for Dogecoin transactions.

Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Rapidly Growing Meme Coin Not Included in DeepSeek’s ForecastWhile DeepSeek’s analysis centers on established cryptocurrencies, early-stage presale projects often offer far greater upside potential. One such project attracting increasing attention is Maxi Doge ($MAXI), which has already raised nearly $4.4 million as it positions itself as a potential successor to Dogecoin.

MAXI revolves around the character of Maxi Doge, a high-octane crypto degenerate and distant relative of the original Dogecoin. The project leans heavily into meme culture, portraying Maxi as obsessed with heavy lifting, extreme leverage trading and rallying a hyper-active MAXI DOGE community.

Issued as an ERC-20 token, MAXI runs on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network. This gives it advantages in energy efficiency and developer access compared to Dogecoin’s older proof-of-work architecture.

The ongoing presale offers staking rewards of up to 71% APY, though yields are designed to decline as more participants join.

MAXI is currently priced at $0.000274 in its latest presale round, with automatic price increases scheduled for future stages. Tokens can be purchased using MetaMask or Best Wallet.

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Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA) ("Iovance" or the “Company”), a biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (“TIL”) therapies for patients with cancer, today announced that on December 18, 2025 (the “Date of Grant”), the Company approved the grant of inducement stock options covering an aggregate of 43,150 shares of Iovance’s common stock to four new, non-executive employees.

The awards were granted under Iovance’s Amended and Restated 2021 Inducement Plan, which was adopted on September 22, 2021 and amended and restated on January 12, 2022, March 13, 2023, February 26, 2024, and November 22, 2024, and provides for the granting of equity awards to new employees of Iovance by the Company’s compensation committee in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Each of the stock options granted as referenced in this press release has an exercise price of $2.46, the closing price of Iovance’s common stock on the Date of Grant. Each stock option vests over a three-year period, with one-third of the shares vesting on the first anniversary of the employee’s start date (the “First Vesting Date”) and the remaining shares vesting in eight quarterly installments over the next two years, commencing with the first quarter following the First Vesting Date, subject to continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting dates.

About Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. aims to be the global leader in innovating, developing, and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (“TIL”) therapies for patients with cancer. We are pioneering a transformational approach to cure cancer by harnessing the human immune system’s ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells in each patient. The Iovance TIL platform has demonstrated promising clinical data across multiple solid tumors. Iovance’s Amtagvi® is the first FDA-approved T cell therapy for a solid tumor indication. We are committed to continuous innovation in cell therapy, including gene-edited cell therapy, that may extend and improve life for patients with cancer. For more information, please visit www.iovance.com.

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ValOre Metals Corp. (“ValOre” or the “Company”); (TSX‐V: VO; OTCQB: KVLQF; Frankfurt: KEQ0) today announced the voting results of its recent annual general meeting of shareholders ("AGM"), which was held on December 18, 2025.

Shareholders approved setting the size of the Board at five, including the election of each director nominee. Detailed results of the vote for the election of directors are as follows:

Nominee# Voted For%Voted For# Votes Withheld% Votes WithheldNicholas Smart81,395,71299.32%560,3450.68%James Paterson81,345,65699.26%610,4010.74%Dale Wallster80,591,75798.34%1,364,3001.66%Garth Kirkham81,395,71299.32%560,3450.68%Darren Klinck81,395,71299.32%560,3450.68%      Shareholders also approved the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, as the auditors of the Company by 99.92% of votes for, and the New Equity Incentive Plan as described in the Company’s Information Circular was approved by 95.68% of votes.

 Subsequent to the meeting, the Board of Directors re- confirmed the following committees, all of which are comprised of independent directors:

Audit Committee: Dale Wallster (Chair), Darren Klinck, Garth KirkhamCompensation Committee: Garth Kirkham (Chair), Dale Wallster, Darren KlinckCorporate Governance Committee: Darren Klinck (Chair), Garth Kirkham, Dale Wallster About ValOre

ValOre Metals Corp. is a Canadian company with a team aiming to deploy capital and knowledge on projects which benefit from substantial prior investment by previous owners, existence of high-value mineralization on a large scale, and the possibility of adding tangible value through exploration and innovation.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
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James R. Paterson, Chairman

ValOre Metals Corp.

For further information about ValOre Metals Corp., or this news release, please visit our website at www.valoremetals.com or contact Investor Relations at 778-819-4484, or by email at [email protected].

ValOre Metals Corp. is a proud member of Discovery Group. For more information please visit: http://www.discoverygroup.ca/

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 this release.

In brief
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced she won’t seek reelection when her Senate term ends next year.
Lummis was a central force behind major crypto efforts, including passage of the GENIUS Act and ongoing market structure bill talks.
She has also been a particularly avid supporter of Bitcoin.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), one of the crypto industry’s most reliable and powerful allies on Capitol Hill, announced Friday that she will not seek reelection when her term expires next year.

“Deciding not to run for reelection does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me,” Lummis said in a statement. “I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. The energy required doesn’t match up.”

Earlier this year, Lummis—who has been called the "Bitcoin Senator" for her crypto support and advocacy—was instrumental to the passage of the GENIUS Act, the first-ever major piece of crypto legislation signed into law. The bill, which established a federal framework for issuing and trading stablecoins, faced many dramatic starts and stops before ultimately getting over the finish line in late July.

Lummis has also been at the center of ongoing negotiations over the crypto industry’s coveted market structure bill, which has faced even more substantial hurdles to passage. The history of that bill, which would formally legalize most crypto activity in the United States, stretches back to 2022, when Lummis and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) first drafted a version that was ultimately never passed. 

The sprawling market structure bill currently faces numerous obstacles—among them growing dissension between factions within the crypto industry over the legislation’s content and necessity. Senate Republicans first aimed to see the bill passed by the end of summer, then by September, then by the end of this year—a target that has also now slipped by.

The legislation has not yet been marked up by the Senate Banking Committee, and Congress is expected to grind to a halt by spring in anticipation of the 2026 midterms. Whether the bill will manage to become law will likely become one of the final benchmarks of Lummis’ 18-year tenure in Congress.

In her time advocating for crypto-related issues, Lummis has also placed a particular emphasis on the importance of Bitcoin. Earlier this year, the senator introduced the Bitcoin Act, which would obligate the U.S. government to purchase some $80 billion worth of Bitcoin over a five-year period in the interest of bolstering a federal strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Lummis’ retirement announcement Friday immediately prompted messages of support from crypto industry leaders. 

“Senator Lummis has been a leading champion for digital assets in Washington,” Ji Kim, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, said in a statement shared with Decrypt. “The digital asset ecosystem is stronger because of her service, and we are grateful for her leadership.”

Lummis would have been up for reelection next year. She will retire from Congress in January 2027.

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Multiple crypto transfers carrying large amounts of XRP have been spotted as the leading altcoin begins to show signs of a potential price rebound.

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After multiple days of trading sideways, XRP is showing signs of a potential rebound again, and whales appear to be repositioning amid the broader crypto market shift.

As XRP appears to be headed for a brief price resurgence, multiple crypto transfers carrying large amounts of XRP have been spotted. According to data provided by the tracker, a total of over 334 million XRP was moved among multiple unknown wallets in just a few minutes on Friday, December 19.

The large transfers were executed in four separate transactions, with two transfers involving 79.16 million XRP each. Both transfers collectively are worth about $300 million, according to the data.

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Furthermore, the remaining two transfers were also identical but larger, carrying 87,960,030 XRP each. They were worth between $166 million and $167 million, per XRP’s price at the time each transfer was executed.

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Notably, all four transactions share a similar nature, as both the senders and destinations of each of the large XRP transfers were not identified, causing market watchers to wonder about the purpose of the multiple XRP transfers.

While the transactions happened consecutively, speculators suggest the moves could be a strategic institutional repositioning in anticipation of something big.

Is XRP headed for a rebound?The mysterious nature of all four transfers makes it difficult to directly link the movements with XRP’s sudden price shift. However, with the transfers coinciding with XRP’s brief price surge, speculators have suggested that the transfers could have had a positive impact on the leading altcoin.

Nonetheless, with XRP’s slow price movements over the past few days, its sudden divergence toward a bullish trajectory suggests that a major price rebound may be near.

After sliding as low as $1.77 during its current trading session, the sharp increase has pushed its price higher, showing a decent price surge of 3.29% and trading at $1.88 as of writing time.

The resurgence in XRP’s price also appears to have been driven by strong demand from XRP ETFs. The funds pulled in over $30 million in their latest single-day inflow.

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TL;DR

IBIT has attracted $25.4 billion in net inflows, surpassing established funds like the SPDR Gold Trust.
Despite a 9.6% annual loss, the fund remains a leader in capital raising for 2025.
Analysts describe investor behavior as a large-scale “HODL clinic.”

Digital assets are going through an unusual stage. Recently, the price of Bitcoin has shown signs of weakness, but BlackRock IBIT inflows have not stopped; in fact, they have accumulated more than $25 billion so far.

 This figure positions BlackRock’s ETF ahead of highly profitable traditional investment products, such as gold, evidencing a paradigm shift in strategic asset allocation.

This fund stands out for its counter-cyclical behavior. While IBIT is the only one among the top flow leaders recording a negative return of nearly 9.6%, investor appetite seems immune to short-term losses.

This scenario suggests that capital entering through regulated vehicles is not seeking a short-term speculative trade, but rather structural long-term exposure.

Bitcoin Surpasses Gold in Institutional Investment Preference
The contrast with precious metals is revealing. Despite the fact that the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) rose more than 64% over the same period, its captures lagged behind BlackRock IBIT inflows.

According to analyst Eric Balchunas, this indicates that price performance is not the only driver of decisions this year; investors are taking advantage of Bitcoin corrections to accumulate positions.

$IBIT is the only ETF on the 2025 Flow Leaderboard with a negative return for the year. CT's knee-jerk reaction is to whine about the return but the real takeaway is that is was 6th place DESPITE the negative return (Boomers putting on a HODL clinic). Even took in more than $GLD… pic.twitter.com/68uq3HFRuO

— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) December 19, 2025

While equity ETFs such as Vanguard’s VOO continue to dominate the market with inflows exceeding $145 billion, IBIT’s presence in the “top” of captures is notable given its recent creation and higher volatility.

The resilience of BlackRock IBIT inflows in the face of negative returns suggests massive growth potential: if the fund can attract 25 billion in a “red” year, the volume of capital during a euphoric bull market could be astronomical.

In summary, flow data is consolidating as a leading indicator of institutional adoption. Investor conviction in regulated Bitcoin exposure remains intact, treating the asset more as a strategic digital store of value than a simple momentum instrument.

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