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Bitcoin (BTC) moved closer to reclaiming $90,000 after US inflation cooled more than expected, with the November CPI coming in at 2.7% year-over-year versus forecasts of 3.1%. The softer print narrows the gap to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, easing near-term inflation pressure and reviving risk appetite across markets.

Key takeaways:

The lower-than-expected CPI print generated a positive response from Bitcoin as new positions opened versus the usual short covering.

Onchain data shows “balance-sheet” repair and loss absorption for BTC, not capitulation.

CPI print lifts BTC price as positioning rebuilds near $90,000According to crypto trader Back, Bitcoin’s post-CPI bounce has been accompanied by rising open interest, pointing to fresh positioning rather than a simple squeeze of short sellers. Options gamma exposure remains relatively balanced around spot, implying that price is less constrained and able to move if liquidity expands.

Bitcoin analysis by Back. Source: XHowever, the move was still viewed as an impulsive act rather than the beginning of a new trend. Early upside has been largely liquidity-driven, leaving room for short-term pullbacks, as traders reassess positioning after the initial reaction. 

The final macroeconomic event for the year is the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate decision on Dec. 19. While BOJ policy shifts can influence global liquidity via yen funding markets, recent price action suggests much of this risk may already be reflected in Bitcoin’s range-bound behavior over the past few sessions. If the outcome is non-disruptive, it could remove one of the last hurdles of near-term uncertainty for BTC.

BTC onchain data points to stabilization, not distributionData from CryptoQuant indicated Bitcoin transitioning into a repair phase since October. Exchange metrics such as net-unrealized profit/loss (NUPL) indicate that unrealized losses have stopped deepening, while the inflow spent-output profit ratio (SOPR), hovering near breakeven, suggested coins are being sold close to cost rather than in panic.

Bitcoin loss absorption phase. Source: CryptoQuantDeposit activity on major exchanges spikes mainly during brief downside moves and fades as price stabilizes, reinforcing the view that selling pressure is reactive, not structural. Meanwhile, highly active address inflows remain elevated, but MVRV has flattened, signaling trade within a range rather than renewed speculative excess.

However, the latest inflation data could now tilt conditions more favorably. If dollar pressure eases and real yields drift lower in the days ahead, Bitcoin’s ongoing stabilization may transition into a more durable upside move, especially if $90,000 is reclaimed.

Bitcoin four-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewFrom a technical standpoint, BTC needs to clear $90,000 and reclaim a position above the monthly VWAP (volume-weighted average price) to exhibit buyer’s conviction. A daily close above the level would be pivotal, with immediate sell-side liquidity available between the fair value gap (FVG) of $90,500 and $92,000. 

A rejection and increase in short positioning would keep BTC inline to test the swing lows at $83,800. 

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Investor sentiment remains stuck in the “extreme fear” zone despite slight rebounds.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $457 million on Wednesday.
S. inflation fell to 2.7%, a figure lower than expected by financial analysts.

Thursday’s session was marked by mixed nuances in the cryptocurrency market, with volatility taking center stage. While it is true that the sector’s total capitalization rose by 2%, reaching $3.05 trillion, the most significant assets failed to strongly extend the rebound recorded mid-week.

The benchmark asset, Bitcoin, is trading near $88,200, hitting strong resistance after failing in its attempt to consolidate above the $90,000 psychological mark.

Ethereum, for its part, showed superior performance among the top ten assets. This asset rose by 3.6%, placing it near $2,950. Nonetheless, according to a Glassnode report, the technical structure of the crypto market today remains fragile.

Regarding Bitcoin, analysts point out that it remains trapped in a range defined by support at $81,000 and constant rejection near $93,000, limited by selling pressure that stalls any significant bullish momentum.

Macroeconomic Factors and Institutional Capital Flow
On the institutional front, SoSoValue data reveals a positive reversal in the flow of exchange-traded funds. Spot Bitcoin ETFs added $457 million on December 17, offsetting two days of massive outflows. However, Ethereum ETFs continued to record net outflows, albeit more modest, totaling $22.4 million.

At the macroeconomic level, the crypto market today is reacting calmly to lower-than-expected U.S. inflation. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November stood at 2.7% year-over-year, surpassing cooling expectations.

Despite this encouraging data, prediction markets like Polymarket maintain a 70% probability that the Federal Reserve will not make changes to interest rates in January, keeping traders in a “wait and see” stance while total liquidations in the sector reach $376 million.

World Liberty Financial plans to deploy 5% of WLFI treasury to boost USD1.

World Liberty Financial has proposed using a small portion of its unlocked treasury to boost the growth of its stablecoin, USD1. The latest move aims to expand the project’s influence across the crypto ecosystem.

The plan recommends deploying around 5% of WLFI’s treasury tokens, which is roughly $120 million at current market prices, to support USD1 adoption and usage through select high-profile partnerships in both centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Strengthening USD1 Usage
Since its launch in March, USD1 has grown rapidly, reaching a total value locked (TVL) of about $2.7 billion in just six months. WLFI stated that this growth has been driven by increasing community support and the stablecoin’s integration into key on-chain use cases such as trading.

World Liberty Financial says that by backing USD1 with WLFI treasury tokens, it can strengthen its ecosystem, promote wider adoption of the stablecoin, and create new economic opportunities for token holders.

The proposal highlights that USD1 is a flagship product for World Liberty Financial, and its growth is closely tied to the value and influence of the WLFI token. As USD1 circulates more widely, demand for WLFI-governed services, integrations, liquidity incentives, and ecosystem programs is expected to rise. This, in turn, would expand the network controlled by WLFI holders and increase their governance power over the project’s future decisions, including product development, incentive structures, and cross-chain strategies.

To ensure transparency, the company plans to clearly list all partners receiving WLFI-based incentives on its website and in online communications. The proposal is now open for a governance vote.

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While USD1 has grown quickly, it still trails some competitors in the stablecoin market. For example, PayPal-backed PYUSD has a market cap of $3.86 billion, which is $1.1 billion larger than USD1. The 5% treasury allocation is intended to help narrow this gap by promoting wider use of the stablecoin across multiple platforms and chains.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains trapped in a volatile $85,000 to $90,000 range, struggling to sustain upside even after softer-than-expected inflation data.

What Happened: Bitcoin's volatility is spiking ahead of a massive $23 billion options expiry next week, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.

BTC briefly surged to $89,430 before reversing sharply and now sits roughly 30% below its October peak near $126,000.

Options markets are leaning bearish.

Thirty-day implied volatility is near 45%, skew is negative, and traders are pricing downside risk into early 2026.

Heavy put open interest around $85,000 (about $1.4 billion) could act as a magnet into expiry, while calls at $100,000–$120,000 signal only modest hopes for a relief rally.

These contracts represent more than half of Deribit's total open interest, amplifying the risk of sharp, liquidity-driven moves.

Recent sessions have already seen violent swings, with over $130 billion in value changing hands within an hour.

Also Read: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana To Hit All-Time Highs In 2026, Bitwise Predicts

Why It Matters: Bloomberg flagged two additional overhangs: hedging ahead of a Jan. 15 MSCI index decision that could pressure crypto-heavy treasury firms, and renewed call overwriting that may cap upside.

Bitcoin is on pace for its worst quarter since Q2 2022.

As The Kobeissi Letter noted, a $3,000 rally was erased within an hour, triggering $120 million in short liquidations, followed by $200 million in long liquidations on the reversal.

That's a $140 billion market-cap swing in under two hours.

For now, leverage and liquidity hunts, not fundamentals, are driving Bitcoin's violent price action.

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SHIB price analysis reveals zero token burns in 24 hours as leverage pressure dominates. Critical liquidation zone at $0.00777 threatens 20% decline.

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18 December 2025, 08:22 PM

Shiba Inu faces mounting pressure from leveraged positions as token burns reach a standstill. The meme coin's price trajectory now depends heavily on liquidation zones rather than community-driven hype.

Data from Shibburn reveals that approximately 410 trillion SHIB tokens have been permanently removed from circulation. The burn mechanism typically supports price appreciation by constraining supply. Recent activity shows zero tokens burned in the past 24 hours. This development removes a key upward catalyst from the equation.

The token's price behavior has shifted dramatically. Social media sentiment and retail enthusiasm no longer drive significant moves. Instead, leveraged trading positions and forced liquidations dictate short-term direction. This marks a departure from the community-focused narrative that previously characterized SHIB trading.

Critical Liquidation Zones EmergeCoinGlass data highlights two dangerous price levels for traders. Long positions face maximum liquidation risk at $0.00777. Short sellers encounter their heaviest exposure near $0.0086. At the time of writing, SHIB is trading at around $0.000007087, down 5.87% in the last 24 hours.

SHIB price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap

The proximity to long liquidation levels creates immediate downside risk. A price decline of less than 5% could trigger cascading liquidations. Thin liquidity in meme coin markets amplifies this vulnerability. Small sell orders can generate outsized price impacts when leverage ratios remain elevated.

Market participants holding long positions with high leverage face acute pressure. The narrow distance between the current price and liquidation levels leaves minimal room for adverse moves. Any sudden selling could initiate a liquidation cascade that pushes prices lower rapidly.

Technical Indicators Signal WeaknessThe weekly chart places SHIB near long-term support. A descending trend line has guided prices downward for several months. The token now tests the lower boundary of this technical structure.

Momentum indicators paint a concerning picture. The Relative Strength Index hovers near oversold territory. The MACD remains below the neutral line. These readings suggest limited energy for an immediate recovery rally.

Technical analysis points to substantial downside risk if support breaks. The chart structure suggests a potential 20% decline from current levels. This projected move aligns with the liquidation cluster near $0.00777. A breakdown below support could accelerate as forced selling adds to organic sell pressure.

Recovery scenarios require reclaiming key resistance. The token must first break above the red resistance zone visible on longer timeframes. Success at this level could enable a push toward the $0.00005 region. However, momentum indicators suggest this path faces significant obstacles.

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Hyperliquid price is crashing, and it’s not stopping yet. Hyperliquid is down over 56.5% in less than 90 days, falling from $58 to under $25 at the time of writing.

All this is happening while Hyperliquid DEX revenue is actually hitting highs during two of the worst months for crypto: October and November.

Source: Hyperliquid Monthly Revenue / DefiLlamaSo If Buybacks Are Not Helping Now, When Will They?Every time HYPE’s price dumps, there is a lot of confusion about the point of buybacks.

It is like paying your friends to stand in line at your restaurant to create the illusion of demand. That is what Cryptorsy Ventures CEO Vlad Svitanko compares buybacks to.

He argues it is one of the dumbest things in crypto, burning millions just to satisfy ego instead of reinvesting the money to generate even more revenue.

He added that Hyperliquid makes more profit than banks, yet its token is still down on the yearly chart.

His points do make sense, but when you look at the bigger picture, HYPE remains one of the top 10 largest crypto coins in the world. It is down a lot from its all time high, yes, but as long as fundamentals keep improving, it remains a strong candidate to reclaim that level once the broader crypto market recovers.

Hyperliquid Price Prediction: Will HYPE Dump Even More?Futures trading volume reached an all time high in 2025. Hyperliquid being a leader in this growing sector is making many investors see this dip as an opportunity.

Source: HYPEUSD / TradingViewHYPE price needs to break above the psychological resistance level at $30 to confirm any real breakout or bullish shift.

This long downtrend is not over yet, especially with the broader market looking “dead” like this. If price breaks below $22.5, HYPE could quickly move toward $20 and potentially find a bottom for accumulation there.

The Hyperliquid chart may be due for a short term bounce, as the RSI is sitting around 33, near oversold levels. However, if that bounce fails to turn into a sustained rally, it would only confirm that the downtrend is still intact.

Bitcoin Hyper Is Last Man Standing Against The MarketBitcoin Hyper is positioning itself as one of the few projects still attracting attention while the broader market bleeds.

Built as a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2, Bitcoin Hyper is designed to bring speed, low fees, and real on-chain utility to BTC without compromising its security.

Using a dedicated bridge, users can move BTC onto the Hyper network 1:1 and immediately access fast transactions, staking, DeFi tools, and yield opportunities that Bitcoin alone cannot offer.

While many altcoins are struggling to defend key levels, Bitcoin Hyper has already raised strong early interest, pulling in nearly $29.5M from investors looking for utility-driven exposure rather than hype-driven narratives.

The project currently offers staking yields around 39% APY, which has helped keep demand steady even during market weakness.

As liquidity thins across risk assets, Bitcoin Hyper is being viewed by some traders as a defensive growth play, combining Bitcoin’s dominance with an ecosystem built for speed, yield, and real usage. If capital rotates back into high-utility narratives, Hyper could be one of the first beneficiaries once market sentiment turns.

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Lawmaker Ko Ju-chun cited an official inventory detailing the possession of 210.45 BTC under judicial control.
Authorities clarify that these holdings result from criminal seizures and are not a strategic reserve.
TradingView charts suggest that the recent BTC dip is part of a repetitive historical cycle.

Taiwan’s justice system has released a figure that is capturing the attention of the global crypto ecosystem. Lawmaker Ko Ju-chun indicated that the country holds approximately 210.45 Bitcoin in seized assets under custody.

This information, based on an official government inventory closed as of October 31, 2025, clarifies various rumors circulating on social media regarding alleged state ownership of cryptocurrencies. Specifically, the figure reported by prosecutors is 210.453 BTC, which is under judicial custody alongside other virtual assets confiscated during anti-crime operations.

Although the news quickly went viral on platforms like X as if it were a new investment strategy, experts point out that the origin of these seized assets is purely procedural and strictly linked to ongoing criminal investigations.

Judicial Procedures and Market Cycle Analysis
It is important to note that the possession of these seized assets does not signal a shift in Taiwan’s monetary or crypto policy. Under the island’s legal framework, these digital assets remain under judicial control until courts decide on their final forfeiture, restitution, or disposal.

Unlike other nations debating the creation of strategic reserves, Taiwan’s holdings are reactive and dependent on active legal cases.

In parallel, the market is analyzing this news through the lens of price action. A recent analysis from TradingView highlights that the current cryptocurrency pullback fits into a structure of repetitive cycles.

These patterns divide the asset’s history into specific time windows: a 364-day window linked to downtrends and a 1,064-day window aligned with macroeconomic advances.

In this context, seized assets held by governments add to the potential supply that traders monitor while the market projects its next phase within this cyclical timeline.

Tesla is betting on robotics and autonomy, but it's a risky move as the company's profits fall.

Tesla (TSLA +4.44%) has been a fantastic stock for long-term investors, with returns exceeding 3,100% over the past decade. However, the company currently faces significant headwinds, as sales of its electric vehicles (EVs) are slowing, costs are rising, and it places big bets on unproven markets including robotics and autonomous vehicles (AVs).

It's no surprise, then, that many investors are trying to determine what to do with Tesla stock. Is it a good time to buy with its shares priced under $500, or is it too early to take a risk on the company transitioning toward future technologies when its EV business is slumping? 

Here are three reasons why I believe it's best not to buy Tesla stock right now.

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1. Expenses are rising fast
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is transitioning his company toward an autonomous vehicle and robotics company. The idea is for Tesla to mass-produce its Optimus robots -- up to 1 million by 2030 -- and for the company to vastly expand its fledgling robotaxi service that's currently only in a handful of cities. It's worth noting Musk said in July the service would cover half the country by the end of the year, which is now, and it's nowhere near achieving this.

There's nothing wrong with Tesla focusing on these two opportunities, considering that AVs could eventually be worth $1.4 trillion by 2040, and humanoid robotics will be worth an estimated $5 trillion by 2050.

But to achieve its goals, Tesla is spending heavily, and it's likely to increase from here. The company's operating expenses rose by 50% to $3.4 billion in the third quarter, and research and development (R&D) costs jumped 57% to $1.6 billion. Management specifically said the operating cost increase was "driven by SG&A [selling, general, and administrative], AI and other R&D projects."

For Tesla to expand into nascent robotics and AV markets, additional billions of dollars will need to be spent at a time when the company's core business -- selling electric vehicles -- isn't doing so hot.

2. Tesla's core business is suffering
It's easy to get caught up in Tesla's big plans to be an autonomous vehicle and robotics company, but Tesla is still primarily an electric vehicle company right now. Unfortunately, business is not so good.

Tesla's net income fell 37% to $1.4 billion in the third quarter, leaving the company with significantly less money to reinvest in the business.

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Things could be getting worse, too. Following the expiration of the federal EV tax credits, Tesla's vehicle sales fell below 40,000 in November -- its lowest monthly sales in years. Tesla's third-quarter results temporarily received a boost as customers rushed to take advantage before credits expired at the end of September, which helped lift Tesla's revenue 12% to $28 billion in the quarter.

However, the November vehicle sales numbers indicate that Tesla and other EV manufacturers have a significant problem on their hands. EVs often cost more than traditional gas-powered vehicles, and after years of inflation and high interest rates, and no more tax credits, there's less demand for EVs than in the recent past.

This would be a significant problem on its own for Tesla, but it's compounded by the fact that the company is spending so much to move into robotics and AVs.

3. Its stock is expensive
Even if Tesla somehow pulls off its transition to AVs and robotics and turns around its stumbling EV business, it doesn't eliminate the fact that investors are paying a high premium for a company as it makes risky moves.

Tesla's shares currently have a price-to-earnings ratio of 206, far above the tech sector's average P/E ratio of about 45.

This means Tesla's stock is already priced for perfection at a time of significant transition, falling profit, and increasing expenses. That's too risky for my liking, even if Tesla eventually achieves its goals. I think investors are better off not buying Tesla stock right now, at least waiting until the company can prove that it can reinvigorate sales and earnings from its electric vehicle business.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Lode Gold Resources Inc (TSXV: LOD) (the "Company" or "Lode Gold") is pleased to announce it has received conditional approval from the Canadian Stock Exchange ("CSE"). The effective date of listing on the CSE will occur during the month of January 2026 ("Effective Date").

Registered shareholders up to the day before the Effective Date, will be entitled to receive shares of Spin Co, Lode Gold's subsidiary 1475039 B.C. Ltd ("Gold Orogen"). For each one common share of Lode Gold held by a Lode Gold shareholder the day before the Effective Date, they will receive a tax-free distribution of 0.5739 shares of Gold Orogen.

Gold Orogen shares will to be listed on CSE under the symbol "OROG", pursuant to a reverse take over ("RTO") of CSE-listed Great Republic Mining (CSE:GRM), and the new shares will commence trading 3-5 business days from the Effective Date.

During October 2024, Gold Orogen added a 19.9% partner, Fancamp Exploration Ltd. ("Fancamp"), forming a joint venture, Acadian Gold Corp. ("Acadian") to create one of the largest land packages in New Brunswick, Canada with mineral rights spanning 445km2. These assets sit on a highly prospective belt that has seen many exciting discoveries including Dalradian, New Found Gold and Calibre Mining, among others. Kinross- Puma surrounds our New Brunswick, McIntyre Brook property.

Figure 1 New Brunswick McIntyre Brook property

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Fancamp invested $3.5M as part of this partnership in August 2025. $3M was allocated to Gold Orogen with the remaining $0.5M to Lode Gold to execute the CSE listing.

The listing of Gold Orogen on the CSE presents a unique and compelling opportunity to unlock shareholder value by creating two standalone companies with clear growth trajectories.

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Gold Orogen is an early-stage exploration play with quality assets in Yukon and New Brunswick. Optionality exists as assets are diversified on two mineral belts that are known to have prolific gold endowment.

About Lode Gold

Lode Gold has key assets in Canada and United States.

Fremont Gold Project (Fremont Gold Mining LLC) is a brownfield project in Mariposa, California with 43,000 m drilled, 8,000 channel samples, 14 adits and 2 shafts. Mining halted in 1942 due to the gold mining prohibition during WW II. It was mined at 10.7 g/t when price was gold was $35 per oz. PEA was completed (link) in 2023. The PEA was based on 1M oz (M&I) and 2M (Inferred). MRE (link) was updated in 2025; 92% of the ounces were left unmined. Average true widths at 1g/t cut off is 53m. Project sits on > 3,000 acres of 100% owned private and patented land which is designated as OZ, Trump Administration Opportunity Zone (Special Tax Incentives).

Gold Orogen (1475039 B.C. Ltd) is an early-stage exploration pure play with quality assets in the Yukon and New Brunswick, Canada. Optionality exists as assets are diversified on two mineral belts that are known to have prolific gold endowment.

A 19.9% strategic partner was brought in and a joint venture was formed to create one of the largest land packages in New Brunswick with mineral rights spanning 445km2.

The New Brunswick assets, McIntyre Brook and Riley Brook sit on a highly prospective belt that has seen many exciting discoveries including Dalradian, New Found Gold and Calibre Mining. Kinross-Puma surrounds McIntyre Brook.

In the Yukon, Golden Culvert/WIN sits on the southern end of the Tombstone Belt which in recent years has seen extensive exploration success. It has Reduced Intrusion (RIRGS) targets and sedimentary hosted orogenic mineralization. Over 4,500 m has been drilled with 50 gram meter intercepts.

The completion of Gold Orogen's spin out into a public company via an RTO is imminent, presenting a unique and compelling opportunity to unlock shareholder value as two standalone public companies with clear trajectory for growth will be created.

Dingman Property is an orogenic deposit in Ontario, Canada with over 22,000 m drilled, with a 2013 PEA, MRE (link to report) : 376,000 oz (M&I) and 47,000 oz (Inferred).

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Wendy T. Chan
CEO & Director

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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.

This news release includes "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements included in this news release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements with respect to the use of proceeds, advancement and completion of resource calculation, feasibility studies, and exploration plans and targets. Forward-looking statements include predictions, projections and forecasts and are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "potential", "target", "budget" and "intend" and statements that an event or result "may", "will", "should", "could" or "might" occur or be achieved and other similar expressions and includes the negatives thereof.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by management based on the business and markets in which the Company operates, are inherently subject to significant operational, economic, and competitive uncertainties, risks and contingencies. These include assumptions regarding, among other things: the status of community relations and the security situation on site; general business and economic conditions; the availability of additional exploration and mineral project financing; the supply and demand for, inventories of, and the level and volatility of the prices of metals; relationships with strategic partners; the timing and receipt of governmental permits and approvals; the timing and receipt of community and landowner approvals; changes in regulations; political factors; the accuracy of the Company's interpretation of drill results; the geology, grade and continuity of the Company's mineral deposits; the availability of equipment, skilled labour and services needed for the exploration and development of mineral properties; and currency fluctuations.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and actual results, and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include a deterioration of security on site or actions by the local community that inhibits access and/or the ability to productively work on site, actual exploration results, interpretation of metallurgical characteristics of the mineralization, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, delays or inability to receive required approvals, business disruptions, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with securities regulators, including those described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's most recently filed MD&A. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable law.

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One of the most important stocks in the market, and still one of the most valuable companies in the world, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a company I’d argue investors can’t ignore. Indeed, given the company’s market capitalization of more than $4 trillion, the directional moves Apple makes over any time frame will likely impact most investors, whether they hold this stock directly or not. That’s because most investors now have some sort of exposure to index funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs), many of which are market cap weighted. Thus, Apple’s performance is a key indicator of the performance of the broader market. 

Of late, Apple has been a winner, and is now one of the best-performing stocks in the market. Let’s dive into why Apple has had another incredible year, and why 2026 could be just as good for investors who have held steady in this name over time. 

The Bear Case

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Before diving into all the positives around Apple, I thought it would be helpful to touch on some of the downside risks many investors are pricing into this stock, or at least were during stretches over the past few years.

First, Apple’s growth rate has slowed notably in recent years, and was actually negative in several quarters over this time frame. That’s certainly disconcerting for investors who banked on this previously high-flying growth stock to continue. In the company’s most recent quarter, both iPad and wearables sales growth were flat on a year-over-year basis. These trends reinforce the idea that saturated markets for iPhone upgrades and new product launches could lead to slower growth ahead. 

With some of the company’s recent AI investments risking margin dilution (and also don’t have clear monetization upside), potential Capex strains could drive this stock lower over time. And at a valuation of 33-times forward earnings, Apple is now among the most expensive of the Magnificent 7 growth stocks relative to its growth rate. 

The Bull Case

A bull with arrows heading up and to the right

Okay, that’s enough doom and gloom.

While all those facts are true, and Apple’s AI spending could certainly negatively impact its margins in the near-term, plenty of investors are bullish on the company’s more targeted approach to network-specific AI integrations. I think that’s a fair way of looking at Apple’s AI rollout – it’s very targeted.

And because the company is spending so much less than its peers on AI Capex, I’d argue the company’s valuation multiple probably deserves the premium bump it’s gotten in recent quarters. While Buffett and other major investors clearly don’t view Apple in the same way they did a few quarters ago, it’s also true that the company’s product lineup (headlined by its iPhone) remains world-class and will continue growing in terms of global market share over time, at least in developed markets.

And with higher-margin growth from services delivering $100 billion in annual profits, there’s a lot to like about a potential bolstering of the company’s balance sheet moving forward. In particular, this past quarter was actually pretty strong, with App Store, cloud and payments sectors supporting a 47.2% gross margin overall and enabling the company to retain a $34 billion net cash position which allows Apple to continue to pay out increasing dividends and share buybacks.

The bottom line is that in an environment where other investors are focusing on growth, I think investors focused on quality may outperform in 2026. In that regard, I do think Apple could have another year where it outperforms its mega-cap tech peers, surging to new all-time highs. 

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino today announced a property-wide rebrand, officially uniting the celebrated resort and casino under a new identity, The Resort at Summerlin. Effective January 1, 2026, the rebrand marks a significant milestone in the property's ongoing $75 million, multi-year renovation and its evolution as a premier luxury destination in the heart of Summerlin. The extensive renovation reflects a renewed focus on mindful luxury, well-being, an.

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLUENT Corp. (CSE: FNT.U) (OTCQB: CNTMF) (“FLUENT” or the “Company”), today applauds the historic federal action directing the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act, a landmark policy shift that formally recognizes cannabis’s accepted medical use and represents a critical step toward a more rational and regulated national cannabis framework.

“Federal rescheduling is a pivotal moment for patients, operators, and investors,” said David Vautrin, Interim CEO of FLUENT. “We applaud the Administration for recognizing the therapeutic benefits of cannabis-based medicine and advancing common-sense reforms, including 280E relief.”

Schedule III status will reduce federal policy barriers, improve access to banking, and allow companies to deduct ordinary business expenses previously disallowed under 280E, freeing capital for patient care, product innovation, and market expansion.

This rescheduling follows recent federal clarification around hemp-derived intoxicants passed on November 12th, 2025. This action materially shuts down the depth and reach of intoxicating hemp derived Cannabis by November 2026. This is expected to reduce unlicensed competition and ease pricing pressure enterprise wide with the greatest impact in key FLUENT states such as Florida and the potential in Texas.

“While rescheduling represents meaningful progress, there remains important work ahead to fully resolve the conflict between state and federal law and to advance broader criminal justice reforms,” Vautrin added. “FLUENT remains committed to operating responsibly within the regulatory framework while supporting continued policy evolution that benefits patients, communities, and investors.”

About FLUENT Corp.

FLUENT, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to being one of the highest quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by FLUENT's unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution, and retail experience. FLUENT produces an assortment of cannabis products under a diverse portfolio of brands including MOODS, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind. FLUENT operates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, FLUENT employs 700 employees across 8 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, 37 active retail locations and a wholesale division which trades under ENTOURAGE servicing third party retailers in New York. For more information on the Company’s wholesale division ENTOURAGE, please visit https://entouragewholesale.com/.

FLUENT’s Common Shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “FNT.U” and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “CNTMF”. For more information about the Company, please visit www.getFLUENT.com.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

If you invested in James Hardie, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/james-hardie-industries-class-action-lawsuit.

Investors have until December 23, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in James Hardie common stock (formerly American Depositary Shares). The class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and is captioned Laborers' District Council and Contractors' Pension Fund of Ohio v. James Hardie Industries plc, et al., No. 1:25-cv-13018.

Why Was James Hardie Sued for Securities Fraud?

James Hardie is a producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions. The largest application for the Company's fiber cement building products in the United Stated and Canada is in external siding for the residential building industry.

During the relevant period, James Hardie told investors that the results of its North American fiber cement segment demonstrated its "inherent strength" and "the underlying momentum in our strategy." The Company also stated on May 20, 2025, that it was seeing "normal stock levels" among its customers and that it was "seeing performance in the month to date as we would expect."

As alleged, in truth, the Company's North American sales during the relevant period were the result of inventory loading by channel partners, with the hallmarks of fraudulent channel stuffing, not sustainable customer demand as represented.

The Stock Declines as the Truth Is Revealed

On August 19, 2025, James Hardie revealed that its North American fiber cement sales declined 12% during the quarter, driven by destocking first discovered "in April through May" as customers "made efforts to return to more normal inventory levels[.]" The Company also revealed that significant inventory destocking was expected to continue to impact sales for the next several quarters. On this news, the price of James Hardie stock fell $9.79 per share, or more than 34%, from $28.43 per share on August 19, 2025, to $18.64 per share on August 20, 2025.

On November 17, 2025, James Hardie announced that Rachel Wilson had decided to step down from her role as CFO.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/james-hardie-industries-class-action-lawsuit.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after a significant stock drop resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

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

Investors have until January 5, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Inspire stock. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and is captioned City of Pontiac Reestablished General Employees' Retirement System v. Inspire Medical Systems, Inc., et al., No. 0:25-cv-04247.

Why is Inspire Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Inspire develops and manufactures an implantable medical device for the treatment of sleep apnea. The latest version of the device is the Inspire V. The company announced FDA approval of Inspire V on August 2, 2024.

During the relevant period, Inspire repeatedly assured investors that it had taken all necessary steps to facilitate the launch of Inspire V and that it would launch the device as soon as sufficient inventory was available to meet supposedly high demand.

As alleged, in truth, Inspire failed to take basic steps to prepare clinicians and payors for the rollout, resulting in significant delays in adoption of the device. Moreover, the launch suffered from weak demand, as many customers already had excess inventory of the company's older devices.

Why did Inspire's Stock Drop?

On August 4, 2025, Inspire disclosed that the Inspire V launch was facing an "elongated timeframe" and as a result, it was reducing its 2025 earnings per share guidance by more than 80%. The company attributed the longer timeframe to a number of previously undisclosed factors including that many implanting centers "did not complete the training, contracting and onboarding required prior to the purchase and implant of Inspire V," that certain "software updates for claims submissions and processing did not take effect until July 1, [2025]" which meant implanting centers could not bill for procedures until that date, and that demand for the Inspire V was poor because Inspire's customers had a backlog of older versions of the company's device.

On this news, the price of Inspire stock dropped $42.04 per share, or more than 32%, from $129.95 per share on August 4, 2025, to $87.91 per share on August 5, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) and certain of the Company's senior executives for securities fraud after significant stock drops resulting from the potential violations of the federal securities laws.

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

Investors have until January 12, 2026, to ask the Court to be appointed to lead the case. The complaint asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 on behalf of investors in Stride securities. The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and is captioned MacMahon v. Stride, Inc., et al., No. 1:25-cv- 02019.

Why is Stride Being Sued For Securities Fraud?

Stride is an education technology company that provides an online platform to students throughout the U.S. During the relevant period, Stride stated it was seeing "increasing growth in our business," "in-year strength in demand" for its products and services, and that its customers and potential customers "continue to choose us in record numbers."

As alleged, in truth, Stride had inflated enrollment numbers by retaining "ghost students," ignored compliance requirements for its employees, and had "poor customer experience" that resulted in "higher withdrawal rates," "lower conversion rates," and had driven students away.

Why did Stride's Stock Drop?

On September 14, 2025, a report stated that a complaint had been filed against Stride for fraud, deceptive trade practices, systemic violations of law, and intentional and tortious misconduct. It claimed Stride inflated enrollment numbers by retaining "ghost students" on rolls to secure state funding and ignored compliance requirements, including background checks and licensure laws for its employees. This news caused the price of Stride stock to drop $18.60 per share, or more than 11%, from a closing price of $158.36 per share on September 12, 2025, to $139.76 per share on September 15, 2025.

Then, on October 28, 2025, Stride admitted that "poor customer experience" resulted in "higher withdrawal rates," "lower conversion rates," and drove students away. Stride estimated the impact caused approximately 10,000-15,000 fewer enrollments and stated that, because of this, its outlook is "muted" compared to prior years. This news caused the price of Stride stock to drop $83.48 per share, or more than 54%, from a closing price of $153.53 per share on October 28, 2025, to $70.05 per share on October 29, 2025.

Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/stride-inc-class-action-lawsuit.

What Can You Do?

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

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

Submit your information by visiting:

https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/stride-inc-class-action-lawsuit

Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?

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

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

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SummaryOkeanis Eco Tankers is a Buy, driven by fleet modernization, immediate commercial upside, and aggressive capital return policies.ECO's Q4 VLCC rates of $88,100/day, 100% eco-scrubber fleet, and $8.2M EBITDA uplift create near-term earnings torque and margin expansion.Despite premium valuation and dilution from a $35.5/share offering, high dividend payout (~90-100%) and operational leverage support the investment case.Key risks include tangible book value dilution and binary USTR port fee exposure on Chinese-linked vessels, which could compress valuation. claffra/iStock via Getty Images

Okeanis Eco Tankers' (ECO) stock upside is based on a potent combination of fleet modernization, immediate commercial upside, and policies of aggressive capital return. Okeanis stock is a Buy based on my analysis. Initially, I observed a massive variance

Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

Hyperliquid price falls below $26 and enters oversold territory, but bearish structure remains intact, increasing the risk of a deeper correction toward lower support levels.

Summary

Hyperliquid price loses critical $26 support, confirming bearish continuation.
RSI enters oversold territory without structural reversal signals.
Downside risk increases toward the $19 high-time-frame support.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) price is showing increasing technical weakness after losing the critical $26 support level, pushing price into oversold conditions while maintaining a firmly bearish market structure. Although oversold readings can sometimes precede short-term bounces, current price behavior suggests that sellers remain firmly in control.

With structural support now broken and downside liquidity still untested, the risk of a deeper corrective move continues to grow.

Hyperliquid price key technical points

$26 support has been lost on a closing basis, confirming bearish continuation.
RSI has entered oversold territory, but momentum remains negative.
Next major downside support sits near $19, where resting liquidity remains untapped.

HYPEUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView
The recent loss of the $26 support level represents a significant technical breakdown for Hyperliquid. This zone previously acted as the final area of structural support capable of producing a meaningful upside rotation. Once the price falls below this level, the probability of bullish continuation declines significantly.

From a price-action perspective, the breakdown has reinforced the prevailing bearish trend. Hyperliquid continues to print lower highs and lower lows, a classic indication that sellers remain in full control.

The loss of $26 confirms that prior demand has failed to absorb selling pressure, allowing price to move into a lower-value region, even as Hyper Foundation proposes burning all HYPE held in its Hyperliquid Assistance Fund, highlighting the disconnect between tokenomics developments and near-term price weakness.

The next area of interest lies near $19, which represents the next high-time-frame support zone. Importantly, this region has not been tested in the current move, meaning resting liquidity remains intact. Markets tend to seek out such untapped liquidity, particularly during aggressive downtrends. As a result, the probability of price rotating lower toward this level has increased following the breakdown.

One factor that may attract traders’ attention is the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is currently in oversold territory. While oversold conditions often raise expectations of a bounce, they do not, on their own, signal a trend reversal. In strong downtrends, oscillators can remain oversold for extended periods while price continues to decline. Without a shift in market structure, oversold readings tend to reflect trend strength rather than exhaustion.

This distinction is critical for Hyperliquid. Despite the oversold RSI, there is currently no structural evidence of a reversal. Price has not reclaimed any key resistance levels, volume remains skewed toward the sell side, and downside momentum continues to dominate. Until these conditions change, any short-term relief rallies are more likely to be corrective rather than impulsive.

From a market-structure standpoint, the breakdown below $26 has removed the last meaningful support before price enters a low-liquidity zone. This increases the likelihood of an accelerated move lower, particularly if selling pressure intensifies or broader market conditions weaken.

Such moves often take the form of capitulation-style price action, where price rapidly moves into lower support regions to clear remaining liquidity, even as Hyperliquid Strategies announces a $30M buyback aimed at supporting its HYPE-linked stock, underscoring the gap between corporate actions and near-term price dynamics.

What to expect in the coming price action
As long as Hyperliquid remains below $26, bearish continuation remains the higher-probability scenario. Oversold conditions alone are not sufficient to signal a reversal. A move toward the $19 support zone appears increasingly likely unless price can reclaim lost structure with substantial volume and momentum.

Fold Holdings, Inc. ($FLD), a publicly traded Bitcoin financial services company, just announced that its platform is now available in all 50 U.S. states.

The expansion follows a strategic partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, which recently became one of the first digital asset companies to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).

The move marks a rare milestone in U.S. consumer Bitcoin services: Fold is the first platform to operate nationwide under a single federally supervised trust framework. 

Previously, state-by-state licensing and regulatory barriers constrained consumer access, particularly in states like New York. With BitGo’s charter, Fold can now provide Bitcoin exchange and custody services across the entire country, including historically restrictive markets, this is according to the company’s statement shared with Bitcoin Magazine. 

Fold wants a ‘national framework’ for Bitcoin “BitGo B&T’s federal bank charter combined with Fold’s Bitcoin financial products gives the U.S. its first true national framework for Bitcoin access,” said CEO Will Reeves. “It replaces a patchwork of state rules with a single, regulated structure, creating a clear path forward for both companies and consumers.” 

Reeves emphasized that nationwide availability allows the company to scale its offerings and deliver Bitcoin products in line with federal oversight.

The company’s consumer-facing products include its Bitcoin Gift Card™ and the upcoming Fold Bitcoin Credit Card™, which will now reach previously untapped markets. 

BitGo provides the digital asset infrastructure through its Crypto-as-a-Service platform, enabling them to operate within a federally supervised compliance framework while continuing to innovate in rewards, payments, and custody services.

“This is a meaningful moment for both BitGo B&T and Fold,” said Frank Wang, Executive Director of Fintech Sales at BitGo. “Our conversion to a federal bank charter allows us to support consumer platforms at a national level, and Fold is a natural partner in that effort. Access has been limited by geography, but with a national framework, both companies can now operate as intended — responsibly and across the entire U.S.”

This partnership positions FLD to capture a wider audience while aligning consumer crypto services with federal standards. At the same time, reliance on BitGo introduces dependencies: any regulatory or operational issues at BitGo could affect the company’s nationwide offering. 

Fold is beginning to onboard users nationwide, the company said, with details of product availability to be shared as the rollout progresses. 

Micah Zimmerman

Micah first discovered Bitcoin in 2018 but remained a skeptic on the sidelines for too long. Since 2021, he has covered crypto and business and now works as a news reporter for Bitcoin Magazine, based in North Carolina.

In brief
Intuit and Circle have entered into a multi-year agreement for USDC use across Intuit's product suites, like TurboTax and QuickBooks.
In particular, Intuit highlighted the use of USDC for potential tax refunds and payments.
The firms did not disclose which blockchain the USDC will settle on.
Intuit, the financial services firm behind popular products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, and MailChimp, agreed to a multi-year partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle, the firm announced on Thursday. 

The partnership creates a framework that will enable the use of Circle’s dollar-backed stablecoin—USDC—across Intuit's products and services.

“Intuit is at the forefront of financial innovation to deliver faster, lower-cost, and programmable money movement to millions of consumers and businesses to fuel their success,” said Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi, in a statement. 

“Our partnership with Circle will expand our capabilities to layer stablecoins onto Intuit’s trusted platform as we put money at the center of everything we do,” he added, “so money works harder and smarter for everyone.”

A highlight of the partnership focused on Intuit’s connections to taxes and refunds for taxpayers, who can now gain a “new experience” in refunds and payments using stablecoins—things that “simply weren’t possible on legacy rails.”

“Intuit's massive scale and industry leadership make it an ideal platform to extend the speed, power, and efficiency of USDC for everyday financial transactions,” said Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire, in a statement. “Together, we bring a shared commitment to build a more efficient financial system that unlocks powerful new capabilities for people and businesses globally.” 

Details about which blockchain the pair will rely on for use of USDC were not disclosed. A representative for Intuit said more details would be shared in 2026.

"The partnership positions Intuit to explore stablecoins as a new payment method and store of value on the Intuit platform," a Circle spokesperson told Decrypt. "We will have more to share next year."

Of the more than $77 billion in circulating USDC, more than 63% of the tokens are currently on Ethereum mainnet, according to data from DefiLlama. 

Shares of Circle (CRCL) have jumped more than 4% on Thursday, recently changing hands at $82.65. They remain more than 72% off the yearly high of $298.99. 

Intuit shares (INTU) are up 1.45% on Thursday and 6.45% year-to-date. 

Editor's note: This story was updated after publication to add a comment from Circle.

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Several projects launched through Kaito’s launchpad collapsed after their TGEs: Play AI fell from $50M to $2.1M, Hana dropped from $40M to $10.5M, and Novastro declined from $50M to just over $1M.
The deterioration extended to tokens that had already launched: ZKC lost nearly 90%, LMTS more than 46%, LYN over 71%, and BLOCK close to 70%.
Releasing 100% of supply at TGE and aggressive valuations left tokens exposed to rapid selling, with little room to sustain prices.

Several projects that raised capital through Kaito’s community launchpad posted severe losses after their TGEs, and the numbers leave little room for interpretation.

Play AI moved from a fully diluted valuation near $50 million to just over $2.1 million. Hana Network fell from $40 million to $10.5 million. Novastro dropped from $50 million to barely more than $1 million. Bitdealer followed the same path, sliding from $35 million to around $2.8 million. The pattern is clear and repeats itself.

This issue is not limited to recent launches. Other tokens that had already passed through the Kaito ecosystem show prolonged erosion. Boundless’ ZKC trades around $0.0995, down nearly 90% since September. Limitless’ LMTS has lost more than 46% of its value since October. Everlyn’s LYN is down over 71%. BLOCK has fallen close to 70% since its debut. Taken together, tokens from the Kaito Capital Launchpad account for a combined market capitalization of roughly $77.1 million, after dropping about 15% in 24 hours, with $38.3 million in daily volume.

The discussion is no longer about market timing, but about launch design. Many projects released 100% of their supply at TGE. That structure places the entire issuance into circulation immediately and leaves prices exposed to fast selling, with no buffers. Another critical factor compounds the issue: public valuations. In several cases, the implied launch price left little margin for the market to absorb the token without correcting.

Kaito Announced Changes to Its Launchpad
Token underperformance has also strained the relationship between projects and creators. Complaints multiplied around changes to rewards, delayed distributions, and campaigns that closed without clear rules. Only a minority delivered on the terms communicated at the outset. This dynamic helped erode trust in the visibility and engagement model that underpins Kaito.

The impact extended to the native token as well. KAITO trades near $0.50, down more than 56% over three months and roughly 83% below its all-time high of $2.88.

Kaito announced adjustments to verification, reputation systems, and quality control. The market, however, has already delivered a preliminary verdict. The alpha has not disappeared entirely, but it now demands valuation discipline, more carefully designed issuance structures, and rules that do not get rewritten after the TGE

Jarett Dunn, former Pump.fun developer has been sentenced to six years in prison by a London judge. He was sentenced more than a year ago after seizing about $2 million worth of Solana (SOL) from Pump.fun

He had previously pleaded guilty to fraud by abuse of position and transfer of criminal property. The former Pump.fun dev had already spent 308 days on tag, the Court said, 154 of which will count towards his sentence. He had also spent approximately five months in prison on remand, which typically automatically counts towards an individual’s sentence.

Jarett Dunn found guilty for fraud and transfer of criminal property
Jarett Dunn stole the funds and distributed them to thousands of random addresses. He then immediately admitted to the crime on social media. 

He attempted to frame the attack as a whistleblower move. He stated that Pump.fun was a malicious site and that he was trying to warn people about it. Dunn had been working as a senior developer for Pump.fun for six weeks before the incident. 

Back then the platform was popular but still in its infancy. According to Dune data,  at the time, Pump.fun had a lifetime revenue of $43.9 million. Now the platform has amassed a massive  $927.2 million.

The sentence was an easy one because he had already confessed on his social media platform. “Everybody be cool, this is a robbery… I’m about to change the course of history. [And] then rot in jail […] Am I sane? Nah. Am I well? [Very] much not,” Dunn wrote on X, within minutes of the attack.

Immediately, Dunn was determined unfit to face a police interview and was hospitalized for two weeks to improve his mental health, after spending months off his medication. He then pleaded guilty in August 2024, before attempting to withdraw that plea during his sentencing two months later. This sudden change of heart led to his legal team quitting the case.

Thereafter, he spent months finding a new legal team while under police surveillance. He was then imprisoned for breaching his bail conditions in July 2025, before pleading guilty again in August. Since then, he has been awaiting sentencing from behind bars in HMP Pentonville, communicating with his followers.

Today, Dunn was sentenced to two six-year prison sentences to be served concurrently for fraud and transfer of criminal property. He has yet to make a statement via X. However, Dunn previously said he was hoping to be immediately deported to Canada. But that wasn’t the case, and Dunn remains in custody in London.

PUMP declines 30%, its lowest level in five months, amid the lawsuit
Pump.fun is facing a fraud lawsuit. It was filed by Diego Aguilar, Kendall Carnahan, and lead plaintiff Michael Okafor. It targets Pump.fun co-founders Alon Cohen, Noah Tweedale, and Dylan Kerler and Solana Labs co-founders.

The plaintiffs say that the defendants made money from token launches by offering insiders priority access and lying to regular consumers. Pump.fun promoted its launches as “fair” and “rug-pull proof” and charged a 1% platform fee. In practice, insiders reportedly bought large volumes at low prices before retail investors, triggering rapid price spikes and crashes.

A federal judge of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a second amended complaint in the class action lawsuit against memecoin platform Pump.fun. The ruling allows plaintiffs to expand claims. 

The CMF has reached an all-time low, marking the largest outflows in PUMP’s trading history to date.

The token has fallen nearly 30% in just one week. Accelerating losses reflect worsening sentiment and the absence of consistent buying interest. PUMP is down 8.9% in the last 24 hours, now trading at $0.001987, its lowest level in five months.

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