EIA weekly US crude oil inventories +3391K vs -1702K expected

<ul><li>Prior was -3832K</li><li>Gasoline +8977K vs +3565K exp</li><li>Distillates -29K vs +512K exp</li></ul><p>That's a mammoth gasoline build on top of another huge one last week. It will be tough to keep oil prices up with that much product in the system.</p><p>Private oil inventories released late yesterday:</p><ul><li>Crude +5270K</li><li>Gasoline +8230K</li><li>Distillates +4340K</li></ul><p>Given the private survey, the big build in the official numbers isn't a huge surprise .That said, earlier oil gains have faded with WTI at $61.69 from a high of $62.10.</p><p>The Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Petroleum Status Report is widely considered the definitive gauge of US crude oil and refined product inventories. Released every Wednesday at 10:30 AM ET, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the current supply and demand dynamics within the United States, the world's largest oil consumer.</p><p>While the American Petroleum Institute (API) releases private inventory data the evening prior, the EIA report is the official government record and typically commands greater market attention. Traders and analysts closely monitor the headline crude oil inventory changes—categorized as "builds" (increases) or "draws" (decreases)—to assess market balance.</p><p>However, a holistic view requires looking beyond the headline crude number. Market participants scrutinize stockpiles at the Cushing, Oklahoma storage hub (the delivery point for WTI futures) as well as refined product inventories, specifically gasoline and distillates. These metrics offer critical insights into consumer demand and refinery utilization rates.</p><p>Given its scope, the release often triggers immediate price volatility in energy markets. It serves as a key fundamental input for assessing whether the market is oversupplied or tightening, influencing price direction for WTI and Brent crude benchmarks.</p><p>Following the EIA report, the market will look to OPEC and the US administration for hints about upcoming energy policy. Venezuela remains in focus as Trump tries to boost production quickly.</p> This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.

Bitcoin price tags $97K despite high PPI inflation on no US tariff ruling

Bitcoin price action headed to new eight-week highs, diverging from US stock markets after higher-than-expected November PPI data.

Bitnomial opens US-regulated futures market for Aptos

The launch expands Aptos’ reach in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets and adds to Bitnomial’s altcoin futures offerings as investor interest in altcoins grows.

Crypto analytics firm Chainalysis says impersonation, AI crypto scams stole $17 billion last year

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Surges 13% as Index Rises

Mantra restructures after OM token collapse and tough year

RWA blockchain Mantra is restructuring and cutting staff after a steep OM token collapse and prolonged market pressure strained its business model in 2025.

Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU

Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU.

Algorand Foundation returns to U.S. amid friendlier crypto regulation under Trump

Bitcoin ETFs on rollercoaster as traditional funds pull in $46B in 2026

Bitcoin ETF flows have swung sharply in early 2026 as investors pour billions into traditional ETFs, leaving crypto funds lagging behind.

Germany’s DZ Bank secures MiCA license for ‘meinKrypto’ platform

Retail crypto access will initially cover Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin and Cardano through participating cooperative banks.

Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending

Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank secures retail crypto trading MiCA license

Tokenized gold drives 25% of RWA growth in 2025 with 177% surge

Onchain gold products added billions in new value last year, outpacing physical bullion and most gold ETFs as trading activity increasingly shifted to blockchain rails.

Bitcoin opens path to $100,000 paved by gold: Crypto Daybook Americas

Spain’s Bankinter joins $35M Bit2Me round amid growing bank crypto alliances

Bankinter joins Tether and BBVA in the $35 million investment round after the Spanish crypto exchange received its MiCA license in 2025.

Bitcoin clears $94,500 as altcoins steal the spotlight: Crypto Markets Today

Perp DEXs will ‘eat’ expensive TradFi in 2026: Delphi Digital

Perp DEXs handle only a fraction of the trading activity seen in TradFi investments, but their infrastructure is catching up to the slow and fragmented centralized trading venues.

MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying

Backpack exchange launches beta testing of prediction market platform

Backpack exchange launched an invite-only beta for its Unified Prediction Portfolio, letting users hedge and trade across markets in a single crypto account.

Visa taps BVNK to power stablecoin payouts on Visa Direct

Visa has chosen BVNK to power Visa Direct pilots using stablecoins, enabling pre-funded cross-border payouts to wallets in select markets.

Bitcoin cools near $96.5K as markets shrug off US tariff uncertainty

Bitcoin held near yearly highs as traders weighed geopolitical risks and a potential US Supreme Court tariff ruling that markets appear to have already priced in.

Pakistan signs deal with WLFI-linked crypto business for cross-border payments

Animoca buys Somo as NFT market rebounds early in 2026

Animoca’s Somo acquisition expands its digital collectibles strategy as NFTs show early signs of renewed trading activity.

Ripple wins early money license nod in Luxembourg for Europe expansion

Galaxy warns Senate crypto bill gives US Treasury massive surveillance power

Galaxy says the draft crypto market structure bill would give the US Treasury new powers to freeze transactions and deploy Patriot Act–style measures.

North American hours become the strongest window for bitcoin returns, reversing late 2025 trend

France flags 90 unlicensed crypto firms ahead of MiCA cutoff: Report

Of the 90 crypto firms registered in France without a MiCA license, 40% are reportedly not seeking the license, while 30% remain unresponsive as regulators warn of July shutdowns.

UK rolls back digital ID for work checks as privacy fears drive backlash

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped plans to make digital ID mandatory for workers after a backlash over “Orwellian” surveillance fears.

Binance Wallet unlocks in-app leveraged crypto futures trading with Aster team-up

Ripple targets MiCA passporting in EU with Luxembourg e-money nod

The preliminary Luxembourg approval boosts Ripple’s EU expansion aims following its recent UK authorization, supporting its push toward full MiCA compliance.

Efforts to bulletproof Ethereum are paying off in user metrics

The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses.

Visa teams up with BVNK to launch stablecoin payouts

Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me

Pakistan taps Trump-linked crypto firm for stablecoin payments deal: Report

Pakistan has signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, a firm linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pull in $750 million in strongest day since October

Dogecoin jumps nearly 9% as buyers push price out of recent downtrend

Crypto market structure rulemaking could take years: Paradigm exec

Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment.

BitMine’s staked Ether reaches 1.5M, equating to 4% of total staked

BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion.

XRP zooms 6% higher on surge in trading activity

‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025

Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction.

Bitcoin surges above $95,000 as ether, solana, cardano jump 8% on investor optimism

Bitcoin prices hit two-month high, but U.S. demand lags

Crypto treasury buying outpaces Bitcoin supply at 3-to-1

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings.

Prediction market volume hits record $702M despite recent scrutiny

Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally.

Bitcoin Technical Analysis Today as Bitcoin Feels “Stuck” Despite a Bullish Backdrop

<p>Bitcoin Futures Analysis Today: How orderFlow Intel Maps Key Levels After Breakout and Consolidation</p><p>While I'm still thinking back to my <a href="https://investinglive.com/Cryptocurrency/the-1st-bitcoin-technical-analysis-of-year-2026-and-bulls-are-back-20260105/" rel="follow" target="_blank">first bitcoin technical analysis of 2026</a>, where I state my opinion that 100k is still open for the short term, I know that many of you crypto traders are looking at what will happen today. </p><p>Bitcoin futures are entering a critical consolidation phase after reclaiming important value levels earlier this week. While standard charts may suggest indecision, deeper order flow-based analysis points to a market that is digesting gains rather than breaking down.</p><p>At investingLive.com, we apply orderFlow Intel, a professional decision-support framework that studies how volume, participation, and price acceptance interact beneath the surface of the market. I mean, many of you can see that bitcoin is doing pretty good since Nov 21 (up almost 20% since then till today's high, in Bitcoin futures), <a href="https://investinglive.com/Cryptocurrency/bitcoin-has-hit-its-highest-against-the-usd-in-2-months-20260113/" rel="follow" target="_blank">even hitting its highest in a couple of months</a>. But for today, we look beyond the obvious and these order flow insights are typically not available to most retail traders, and the goal is to do the heavy analytical lifting and translate it into a clear, usable map.</p><p>This update is not financial advice, but structured guidance to help traders and investors think more clearly about risk, context, and probabilities.</p><p>The bigger picture: why structure still matters more than short-term noise</p><p>On higher timeframes, Bitcoin futures continue to display a constructive structure:</p><ul><li><p>Price has reclaimed and held above prior value areas from early January.</p></li><li><p>High-activity zones from previous sessions have gradually shifted higher.</p></li><li><p>Downside attempts have so far lacked follow-through.</p></li></ul><p>From an order flow perspective, this behavior often signals acceptance at higher prices, rather than distribution. In healthier bullish phases, markets tend to rotate, consolidate, and rebuild participation instead of collapsing immediately after a rally.</p><p>Educational reminder: Strong markets do not move in straight lines. Consolidation near prior resistance is often a sign of digestion, not weakness.</p><p>Why Bitcoin feels “stuck” despite a bullish backdrop</p><p>On shorter timeframes, Bitcoin futures are currently trading inside a balanced zone, with price oscillating around the session’s average.</p><p>orderFlow Intel highlights several important dynamics:</p><ul><li><p>Two-sided trade near the mean, rather than one-sided dominance.</p></li><li><p>Sellers appearing near resistance, but without aggressive continuation.</p></li><li><p>Buyers stepping in on pullbacks, even if they are selective.</p></li></ul><p>In simple terms, the market is deciding whether to build value higher or briefly rotate lower to attract more participation.</p><p>Educational tip: When price stalls near resistance without strong selling pressure, it often reflects a lack of urgency rather than a bearish signal.</p><p>Key price levels Bitcoin traders should watch</p><p>These levels are not arbitrary. They are derived from where meaningful trading activity previously took place, which is why markets often react around them.</p><p>Bullish continuation zone</p><ul><li><p>95,780–95,800</p></li></ul><p>Acceptance above this area would indicate that buyers are willing to transact at higher prices, increasing the probability of continuation toward:</p><ul><li><p>96,300–96,400, followed by higher resistance zones beyond.</p></li></ul><p>For this scenario to gain traction, price needs to hold above this area, not just briefly trade through it.</p><p>Near-term balance and support</p><ul><li><p>95,500–95,520</p></li></ul><p>This zone represents the lower boundary of the current consolidation. Holding above it keeps the structure constructive and supports the idea of sideways digestion rather than trend failure.</p><p>First downside reaction area</p><ul><li><p>94,580</p></li></ul><p>This is an important prior high-activity area from early January. If price pulls back here, traders should observe how price behaves:</p><ul><li><p>Stabilization or rejection would support the broader bullish case.</p></li><li><p>Clean acceptance below would increase caution.</p></li></ul><p>Educational tip: High-volume areas often act as “decision points” where markets pause, react, or reverse temporarily.</p><p>Structural risk threshold</p><ul><li><p>93,920</p></li></ul><p>Sustained acceptance below this level would weaken the bullish structure and suggest that Bitcoin futures may need more time to rebuild support.</p><p>Why order flow adds value beyond standard charts</p><p>Most traders rely on candles, indicators, and moving averages. orderFlow Intel focuses on how much participation supports price movement and whether that movement is being accepted or rejected.</p><p>Currently, order flow analysis suggests:</p><ul><li><p>No signs of panic or forced selling.</p></li><li><p>No evidence of aggressive liquidation.</p></li><li><p>Continued absorption during pullbacks.</p></li></ul><p>This helps explain why downside moves have been contained and why rallies, even when hesitant, have not failed decisively.</p><p>Educational reminder: Price moves supported by participation tend to persist. Moves without acceptance often fade.</p><p>Short-term caution, medium-term constructive bias</p><p>The current environment rewards discipline over aggression.</p><ul><li><p>Short-term traders should expect rotations, false starts, and tests of patience.</p></li><li><p>Medium-term participants should focus on whether price holds key support during pullbacks or accepts above resistance during rallies.</p></li></ul><p>This is often the phase where markets attempt to shake out impatient positioning before revealing a clearer directional move.</p><p>The investingLive decision compass for Bitcoin traders</p><p>Think of this analysis as a map, not a forecast:</p><ul><li><p>Above 95,800, the bullish case strengthens and higher levels become relevant.</p></li><li><p>Below 95,500, patience is warranted as the market tests balance.</p></li><li><p>Below 93,920, structural risk increases and bias should be reassessed.</p></li></ul><p>Professional traders rarely act on a single signal. They wait for price to interact with important levels and then evaluate the response.</p><p><a href="https://investinglive.com/Tag/orderflow-intel/" rel="follow" target="_blank">orderFlow Intel</a> is designed to support better decision-making, not to predict outcomes. Markets are probabilistic, not certain, and all trading involves risk.</p><p>This analysis reflects current conditions and will evolve as new data comes in.</p><p>Stay patient, stay level-aware, and let price behavior confirm the next move.</p> This article was written by Itai Levitan at investinglive.com.

US Senate Agriculture Committee sets Jan 27 for CLARITY Act markup

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and to hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27.

Rattled retail retreats to Bitcoin, Ether after October crash

Retail traders fled to Bitcoin and Ether after the October crypto crash last year, adding to an already tough year for altcoins.

Spot flows drive Bitcoin surge as analysts tip $100K run next

“Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

Senators pitch more than 130 amendments for crypto bill, including on yield, DeFi sections

Revolut stablecoin payment volumes surge 156% in 2025: Research

The most common stablecoin transfer amounts are in the $100 to $500 range, showing Revolut customers actively use stablecoins for everyday medium-sized payments.

Warren seeks delay to World Liberty bank bid until Trump cuts ties

“We have never seen financial conflicts or corruption of this magnitude,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren on US President Donald Trump's links to World Liberty Financial.

Perfect storm of activity sees record surge in new Ethereum wallets

An average of 327,000 wallets were created each day on average over the past week, likely pushed by a flurry of financial activity combined with recent network upgrades.

Bitcoin climbs to two-month high of $96,240 as altcoins surge and shorts get squeezed

Bitchat tops app charts in Uganda as authorities cut internet

Ugandan officials claimed that they could also shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week, but haven't done so yet.

Senate Agriculture Committee reschedules its own crypto bill hearing to Jan. 27

Strive tumbles 12% as reverse stock split stumps investors despite Semler acquisition

Crypto-friendly Old Glory Bank plans Nasdaq listing through SPAC

The “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Strive shares fall 12% after Semler deal to expand Bitcoin treasury

The all-stock deal adds Semler’s 5,048 BTC to Strive’s treasury, lifting total holdings to 12,797.9 BTC and ranking it 11th among public companies.

Senate's Warren: WLFI-tied bank application should be halted until Trump divests

Yield-bearing stablecoins risk 'dangerous' parallel banking system: JPMorgan CFO

Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation.

ETH’s back at $3.2K: Will traders flip the level from resistance to support?

Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000.

How a battle with bankers tarnished crypto's market structure bill near the finish line

New NYC Mayor Mamdani says he holds no crypto, will not buy Adams' memecoin

Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to invest in a former New York City mayor's memecoin project.

‘Inflation is aging’: Bryan Johnson’s war against systemic decay

SOL chart shows ‘masterpiece’ setup to $190 after key trend turns bullish

Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190.

Crypto’s 2026 comeback hinges on three outcomes, Wintermute says

Bitcoin’s muted 2025 rally and fading altcoin cycle point to a structural market shift, leaving crypto’s 2026 outlook tied to institutions, rates and retail return.

Stablecoin yield debate looks like 'parallel banking system,' JPMorgan CFO says

Stablecoin rewards provisions face industry test in Senate crypto bill

With the CLARITY Act scheduled for a markup on Thursday, some lawmakers could still be at odds over decentralized finance, stablecoins and ethical concerns.

​​Polygon strikes $250M deal for Coinme and Sequence in stablecoin payments push

Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron told Cointelegraph that the acquisitions position the network as a regulated payments platform built to move stablecoins onchain at scale.

Bitcoin shrugs off CLARITY Act delay by rallying above $93K

Bitcoin made new weekly highs above $93,000 despite a delay in the CLARITY Act legislation by US lawmakers. Can BTC hold its gains without a surge in ETF flows and retail investor demand?

Bitcoin rises 2% to $93,500 after inflation data increased chances of further rate cuts

Bitcoin-gold correlation signals at least 50% BTC price gains by March

Bitcoin may take the lead over gold in 2026 as liquidity expansion and cycle fractals point to a rally that can take BTC price to $144,000.

Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin salaries: Why regulation pushes one ahead of the other

Why regulation favors stablecoins over Bitcoin for salaries and how compliance, volatility and payroll rules are shaping crypto wage adoption worldwide.

CZ’s YZi Labs invests in trading terminal as DeFi execution takes priority

The eight-figure investment in Genius Trading highlights how execution-focused tools are gaining relevance as crypto trading activity spreads across blockchains.

Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility

Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle

As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate

What the NFT Paris cancellation says about the current state of the NFT market

The NFT Paris cancellation offers insight into sponsorship pressure, lower volumes and how the NFT market is reshaping in 2026.

Bitcoin attempts $92K breakout as stocks hit new record on low US CPI data

Bitcoin sought new weekly highs as US CPI numbers came in below expectations and President Donald Trump called for more interest-rate cuts.

Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system

Crypto data platform CoinGecko weighs sale for around $500 million, sources say

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Internet Computer (ICP) Gains 7.4%

Monero climbs to new high of $687 as crypto surveillance tightens

Tightening KYC regulations and growing scrutiny on the digital economy are triggering more investor demand for privacy-preserving digital assets like Monero.

Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%

Franklin Templeton adapts money market funds for US stablecoin rules

Franklin Templeton is amending institutional money market funds to support stablecoin reserves and onchain cash use without launching new crypto-native products.

Ingenico taps WalletConnect to support stablecoin payments at checkout

By integrating WalletConnect Pay, Ingenico is testing whether stablecoins can function as a practical alternative to card networks in everyday commerce.

Crypto infrastructure firm pushes deeper into stablecoin payments with $250 million deal

World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence

Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility but also shift flows toward Bitcoin and gold in the long run.

ZKsync sets 2026 roadmap focused on privacy and institutional adoption

ZKsync’s 2026 plan shifts focus from experimentation to production-ready infrastructure designed for banks, enterprises and regulated financial systems.

BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance

Bitcoin rose above $92,000 as BlackRock ETF moved $300 million to Coinbase Prime

Credit unions reject stablecoin rewards, bitcoin traders look to inflation data: Crypto Daybook Americas

ClearBank taps crypto custody firm Taurus to power stablecoin services

BNB Chain targets ‘around one second’ finality with Fermi hard fork

BNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live on Wednesday, cutting BSC block times from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds and tightening fast-finality rules.

Bitcoin meets gold in UK: 21Shares brings BOLD fund to London

The 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP allocates two-thirds to gold and one-third to Bitcoin and trades in pounds sterling and dollars on the London Stock Exchange.

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Truebit exploit exposes smart-contract flaw behind $26M token mint

Truebit lost $26 million after a smart-contract overflow bug let an attacker mint tokens at near-zero cost, sending the TRU price down 99%.

Ukraine blocks Polymarket, classifies prediction markets as gambling

The move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and Australia, where Polymarket is already restricted.

Kraken-backed SPAC files for $250 million initial public offering

Affidea acquires a majority stake in LabPoint from Lindenhofgruppe, strengthening its diagnostics and laboratory medicine capabilities

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affidea Group, Europe’s leading provider of advanced diagnostics, community-based polyclinics and specialised healthcare services including oncology, announces the acquisition of a majority stake in LabPoint S.A. from Lindenhofgruppe. LabPoint S.A. is a medical diagnostics laboratory and a recognised player in laboratory medicine, genetics, which, together with Affidea’s capability, will also have integrated pathology and cytology in Switzerland.

Affidea Svizzera acquisisce la partecipazione di maggioranza in LabPoint, dopo la cessione da parte del Gruppo Lindenhof, rafforzando così la propria offerta nel campo della diagnostica e della medicina di laboratorio

L’AIA, Paesi Bassi, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Il Gruppo Affidea, uno dei principali fornitori paneuropei di servizi medici specialistici, in particolare nei settori dell'oncologia, della diagnostica per immagini e dei policlinici, annuncia l'acquisizione della quota di maggioranza di LabPoint SA da Lindenhofgruppe, laboratorio di diagnostica medica e noto attore nel campo della biologia medica, della genetica e, prossimamente, con il sostegno di Affidea, della patologia e della citologia in Svizzera.

Affidea übernimmt eine Mehrheitsbeteiligung an LabPoint von der Lindenhofgruppe und stärkt damit seine Kompetenzen in Diagnostik und Labormedizin

DEN HAAG, Niederlande, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Die Affidea Gruppe, Europas führender Anbieter moderner Diagnostik, lokaler Gesundheitszentren und spezialisierter medizinischer Dienstleistungen, darunter Onkologie, gibt die Übernahme einer Mehrheitsbeteiligung an der LabPoint Medizinische Laboratorien AG von der Lindenhofgruppe bekannt. LabPoint ist ein etabliertes medizinisches Diagnostiklabor und ein anerkannter Anbieter in der Laboratoriumsmedizin und Genetik. Gemeinsam mit Affidea werden in der Schweiz integrierte Angebote in Pathologie und Zytologie aufgebaut.

Affidea Suisse acquiert la participation majoritaire dans LabPoint cédée par le groupe Lindenhof, et renforce son offre de diagnostic et de médecine de laboratoire

LE HAYE, Pays-Bas, 14 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Groupe Affidea, l’un des principaux fournisseurs paneuropéens de services de santé spécialisés, notamment dans les domaines de la cancérologie, de l'imagerie diagnostique et des polycliniques, annonce l’acquisition majoritaire, auprès de la Lindenhofgruppe, de LabPoint SA, laboratoire de diagnostic médical et acteur reconnu dans la biologie médicale, la génétique et prochainement, avec l’aide d’Affidea, de la pathologie et la cytologie en Suisse.

Emergency Care Holdings Acquires Philips Emergency Care Business, Launching Global Emergency Care Platform

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emergency Care Holdings, backed by Bridgefield Capital, acquired Philips Emergency Care, establishing a scalable platform in a $26B market.

Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions to Merge

Global medical manufacturing combination expected to expand complementary capabilities, strengthen supply continuity and support long-term growth Global medical manufacturing combination expected to expand complementary capabilities, strengthen supply continuity and support long-term growth

GNK Holdings and Marcus Lemonis Submit $1.10 Per Share Non-Binding Proposal to Acquire BARK, Inc.

All-Cash Offer Reflects 22% Premium to Great Dane Ventures Proposal All-Cash Offer Reflects 22% Premium to Great Dane Ventures Proposal

Netflix to make all-cash offer for Warner Bros. to speed up holder vote - report

Form 8.3 - Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc

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Highwire and The Bliss Group Unite to Build The Modern Marketing and Communications Partner for Innovative, High-Growth Organizations

The combination brings unmatched sector expertise, designed to connect marketing and communications strategy to business outcomes at the scale and speed the industry demands The combination brings unmatched sector expertise, designed to connect marketing and communications strategy to business outcomes at the scale and speed the industry demands

GlobalFoundries to Acquire Synopsys’ Processor IP Solutions Business, Expanding Capabilities to Accelerate Physical AI Applications

Acquisition will strengthen GF’s leadership in Physical AI, enhances compute capabilities, expands company’s RISC-V and AI portfolio and software tools and accelerates custom silicon development Acquisition will strengthen GF’s leadership in Physical AI, enhances compute capabilities, expands company’s RISC-V and AI portfolio and software tools and accelerates custom silicon development

LPL Financial Welcomes Oak Bridge Financial, LLC

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that the financial advisors of Oak Bridge Financial, LLC have joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform. They reported serving approximately $230 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets* and join LPL from Ameriprise.

New Gold-Coeur merger deal backed by ISS ahead of shareholder vote

Man Group PLC : Form 8.3 - Unite Group plc

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Alliance Entertainment Completes Acquisition of Endstate, Launches Endstate Authentic LLC

Scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles and premium product authentication ecosystem Scalable, enterprise-grade platform built to serve the entire collectibles and premium product authentication ecosystem

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REV Exploration to Acquire Additional Mining Claims in Chibougamau Gold Camp

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REV Exploration Corp. (“REV” or the “Company”) (TSXV: REVX; OTC: REVFF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with an arm’s-length private Quebec-based company (the “Vendor”) to acquire a 100% interest in certain mineral claims and associated rights located in Quebec’s Chibougamau Gold Camp (the “Property”).

Diginex Limited (NASDAQ: DGNX) Closes Acquisition of PlanA.earth GmbH ("Plan A"), Creating One of Europe’s Leading Integrated ESG, Carbon Accounting, and Decarbonization Platforms

The deal introduces Visa and Deutsche Bank as new shareholders, underscoring strong institutional confidence in Diginex’s growth strategy The deal introduces Visa and Deutsche Bank as new shareholders, underscoring strong institutional confidence in Diginex’s growth strategy

Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Bakkavor Group Plc

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Fifth Third, Comerica receive all material approvals to merge

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - PPHE Hotel Group Ltd

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Kore Potash Plc

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Form 8.5 (EPT/RI) - Greencore Group Plc

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SEALSQ annonce la signature d’un protocole d’accord (Memorandum of Understanding) en vue d’un investissement stratégique potentiel et de l’acquisition de la société de calcul quantique Quobly

Genève, Suisse, 14 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quobly est un pionnier de la microélectronique quantique, développant des processeurs quantiques en silicium à partir de procédés de fabrication de semi-conducteurs éprouvés

SEALSQ Announces Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Potential Strategic Investment and Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly

Geneva, Switzerland, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quobly is a pioneer in quantum microelectronics, developing silicon-based quantum processors using proven semiconductor manufacturing processes

WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ Announces Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Potential Strategic Investment and Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly

WISeKey’s Subsidiary, SEALSQ Announces Entry into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Potential Strategic Investment and Acquisition of Quantum Computing Firm Quobly

Genco Shipping & Trading Rejects Non-Binding Indicative Proposal from Diana Shipping Inc.

Board Unanimously Determined Proposal Significantly Undervalues Genco, Has Significant Execution Risk with No Committed Financing and is Not in Best Interest of Shareholders

Genco Shipping rejects Diana takeover bid without engagement, suggests own offer

Everest Solutions Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lifetouch Canada

Everest Solutions enters into definitive agreement to acquire Lifetouch Canada, strengthening it's position as leading Canadian school photography provider

Robex Obtains Final Court Approval for Plan of Arrangement

QUÉBEC CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robex Resources Inc. (“Robex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has obtained a final order from the Québec Superior Court (Commercial Division) approving the previously announced merger with Predictive Discovery Limited (“Predictive”) pursuant to which Predictive, through its direct wholly-owned subsidiary, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Robex (“Robex Shares”) by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Québec) (“Arrangement”).

ZenaTech firma una oferta para adquirir una empresa de lavado a presión con múltiples ubicaciones en dos estados, ampliando sus capacidades de Drone como Servicio en un sector que crece al 17 % anual

VANCOUVER, Columbia Británica, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), un proveedor de soluciones tecnológicas empresariales especializado en drones con inteligencia artificial (IA), Drone como Servicio (DaaS), software empresarial como servicio (SaaS) y soluciones de computación cuántica, anunció que ha firmado una oferta para adquirir una empresa de lavado a presión con sede en Florida y múltiples ubicaciones en dos estados. La empresa cuenta con una trayectoria de 15 años atendiendo a clientes de los sectores comercial, gubernamental, industrial y de asociaciones de propietarios, ofreciendo servicios de lavado a presión para el mantenimiento y la preservación de fachadas y techos de edificios, instalaciones industriales, espacios públicos y estacionamientos.

Diana Shipping Inc. Issues Statement Regarding Genco Shipping & Trading’s Response to Diana’s Acquisition Proposal

Deeply Disappointed that After Weeks of Delay, the Genco Board has Rejected and Communicated an Unwillingness to Engage Regarding Diana’s Acquisition Proposal

Bimini Capital acquires 80% of Tom Johnson Investment

Gulf Island Shareholders Vote To Approve Acquisition by IES Holdings

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) (“Gulf Island” or the “Company”), a leading steel fabricator and service provider to the industrial, energy and government sectors, today announced that at its special meeting of shareholders held earlier today (the “Special Meeting”), Gulf Island’s shareholders approved the acquisition of Gulf Island by IES Holdings, Inc. (the “Merger”). Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement, the parties intend to complete the Merger on January 16, 2026. If the Merger is completed, the Company’s common stock will no longer be publicly traded and will be delisted from Nasdaq.

Bimini Capital Management Announces Agreement to Acquire Tom Johnson Investment Management

VERO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimini Capital Management, Inc. (OTCQX:BMNM) ("Bimini” or the “Company”) today announced that Bimini Advisors Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimini, has entered into an agreement to purchase eighty percent (80%) of the fully diluted equity interests of Tom Johnson Investment Management, LLC (“TJIM”), a privately held registered investment adviser. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the first quarter of 2026.

Netflix considering changing bid for Warner Bros. to all cash - report

Symphony Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund Completes Merger With Brompton Wellington Square Investment Grade CLO ETF

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: SSF.UN; BBBB; BBBB.U) Brompton Funds Limited (the “Manager”), the manager of Symphony Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund (“SSF”) is pleased to announce the completion of the merger (the “Merger”) of SSF into Brompton Wellington Square Investment Grade CLO ETF (“BBBB” and together with SSF, the “Funds”) effective January 13, 2026. The Merger was approved at a special meeting of unitholders of SSF held on November 17, 2025.

Crypto data firm CoinGecko explores potential $500M sale - report

Diageo evaluating options for China assets - Bloomberg

Westland Insurance acquires PV&V Insurance Centre Ltd. / Meester Insurance Centre

Westland Insurance strengthens its Ontario footprint, adding greenhouse insurance expertise to its growing portfolio Westland Insurance strengthens its Ontario footprint, adding greenhouse insurance expertise to its growing portfolio

Minovia Therapeutics Announces Two New U.S. Patents Granted, Strengthening Its Mitochondrial Augmentation Therapy Platform

New U.S. intellectual property protections expand use of Minovia’s leading technology in mitochondrial-based therapies for primary mitochondrial and severe renal diseases New U.S. intellectual property protections expand use of Minovia’s leading technology in mitochondrial-based therapies for primary mitochondrial and severe renal diseases