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Galaxy S26 Ultra could debut a new high-strength Gorilla Glass
gsmarena71d ago

Galaxy S26 Ultra could debut a new high-strength Gorilla Glass

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is rumored to sport an upgraded display with features such as Privacy Display. Now, a new leak suggests that the screen will come with improved protection as well.According to prolific leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s display will get a new generation ‘high-strength’ Gorilla Glass.Anti-reflective coating on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra.The Galaxy S25 Ultra already uses an anti-reflective display coating that largely removes the need for matte screen protectors. Now, the rumored Privacy Display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra could...

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XRP Completes ‘Super Guppy Compression’ Against Bitcoin, Next Target Emerges
newsbtc71d ago

XRP Completes ‘Super Guppy Compression’ Against Bitcoin, Next Target Emerges

According to a recent technical analysis by market expert Egrag Crypto, XRP has formed a “Super Guppy Compression” against Bitcoin, signaling the potential for a major structural shift. The analyst has revealed what could come next for the XRP/BTC pair following this development, indicating a higher probability of a bullish breakout within the next few months. XRP Bitcoin Pair Forms Super Guppy Compression In his X post, Egrag Crypto provided a detailed breakdown of the XRP/BTC price structure and the recent patterns emerging within its chart. He suggested that the trading pair recently entered a transition phase after a multi-year decline, with price action tightening as the market moved through a period of compression. Related Reading: What the Triple-Tap At $1.80 Means For The XRP Price Egrag Crypto revealed that XRP/BTC has completed a Super Guppy Compression pattern, which shows full ribbon compression across both short- and long-term Moving Averages (MA). According to the analyst, this compression signals an upcoming volatility expansion, indicates exhausted selling pressure, and highlights a clear transition phase in the market. Color dynamics within the Guppy system on the chart also suggest a shift in market behavior. Egrag Crypto notes that the short-term Moving Averages, or “ribbons” as he calls them, are turning green, signaling early bullish momentum. At the same time, long-term ribbons remain red but are flattening, indicating that the downward trend on XRP/BTC is easing. These developments also show that the market has exited its bearish phase; however, a clear uptrend has yet to emerge, leaving the trading pair in a base-building stage. From a price-structure perspective, Egrag Crypto notes that XRP/BTC is forming a bullish rectangular pattern. The analyst revealed that the trading pair had repeatedly bounced off support while facing rejection at resistance, indicating that supply is being absorbed rather than aggressively sold off. According to him, this behavior aligns with textbook reaccumulation patterns observed after extended downtrends, signaling a potential upward move ahead. Egrag Crypto has shared key targets for where he believes XRP/BTC could go next, depending on its current market structure. He noted that the structure matters more than the underlying emotion, suggesting that although the market may seem quiet, it is actively positioning for a decisive move. Analyst Sets Bullish And Bearish Targets For XRP/BTC Continuing his analysis, Egrag Crypto predicted that over the next three to six months, the XRP/BTC price has a 60-70% chance of a bullish breakout. He added that there is also a 30-40% possibility of an extended consolidation, but only if the market structure breaks—a scenario he considers unlikely. Related Reading: Analyst Says XRP Price Just Entered Neutral State – What This Means Looking at the chart, the analyst has identified two key upside targets and one downside scenario. If XRP/BTC crosses the red resistance line at approximately $0.0000338, Egrag Crypto predicts an initial surge to a “conservative” target of $0.000091, followed by a rise to a “normal” target of $0.00014. Conversely, if a structure break occurs, XRP/BTC could plunge from $0.0000193 to $0.00000668. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com

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Google DeepMind CEO Reveals Surprise at OpenAI’s Hasty ChatGPT Ad Strategy
bitcoinworld71d ago

Google DeepMind CEO Reveals Surprise at OpenAI’s Hasty ChatGPT Ad Strategy

BitcoinWorldGoogle DeepMind CEO Reveals Surprise at OpenAI’s Hasty ChatGPT Ad StrategyDAVOS, SWITZERLAND — January 2025: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has expressed genuine surprise at OpenAI’s accelerated timeline for introducing advertising within ChatGPT, revealing fundamental differences in how the two AI giants approach monetization strategies for conversational artificial intelligence. During an exclusive interview at the World Economic Forum, Hassabis emphasized Google’s deliberate, scientific approach to [...]This post Google DeepMind CEO Reveals Surprise at OpenAI’s Hasty ChatGPT Ad Strategy first appeared on BitcoinWorld.

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Can Silver’s Price Continue to Rise?
barchart71d ago

Can Silver’s Price Continue to Rise?

Silver futures broke out above long-term technical resistance in October 2025, and the price has made higher highs over each of the past four months.

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euronext71d ago

Pryme N.V. – Final results of the Subsequent Offering

Pryme N.V. – Final results of the Subsequent Offering Stocks master_of_puppetsThu 22/01/2026 - 21:00 NL0015002E73 Pryme N.V. - Final results of the Subsequent Offering 22/01/2026 - 21:00 Oslo Pryme N.V. – Final results of the Subsequent Offering Additional regulated information required to be disclosed under the laws of a Member State 90000-664103 Oslo Børs Newspoint Pryme N.V. Euronext Growth Published 65103035 Waste and Disposal Services MERK Language English Pryme N.V. – Final results of the Subsequent OfferingNOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, INAUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG, SOUTH AFRICA, NEW ZEALAND, JAPAN, THE UNITEDSTATES, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH RELEASE,PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE UNLAWFUL.Rotterdam, 22 January 2026Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement published by Pryme N.V.("Pryme" or the "Company") on 31 December 2025 relating to the subsequentoffering (the "Subsequent Offering") of up to 2,450,822 new shares (the "OfferShares") at a subscription price of NOK 4.00 per share. The subscription period ended on 22 January 2026 at 16:30 hours (CET). By theend of the subscription period, the Company had received subscriptions for1,522,998 Offer Shares in the Subsequent Offering. A total of 1,500,708 OfferShares will be allocated based on subscription rights in accordance with theallocation criteria set out in the prospectus dated 22 December 2025.The Company raised NOK 6,002,832 (equivalent to approximately EUR 518,000) ingross proceeds through the Subsequent Offering.Notifications of allocated Offer Shares in the Subsequent Offering and thecorresponding amount to be paid by each subscriber will be sent out in aseparate letter to each subscriber. Allocation letters will be sent out on orabout 23 January 2026. The due date for payment of the Offer Shares is on orabout 26 January 2026.Subject to timely payment of the Offer Shares by the subscribers in theSubsequent Offering, the Company expects that the share capital increasepertaining to the Subsequent Offering will be registered on or about 27 January2026 and that the Offer Shares will be issued and delivered to the VPS accountsof the subscribers to whom they are allocated on or about 29 January 2026. DNB Issuer Services, a part of DNB Bank ASA, is acting as both the SettlementAgent and the Receiving Agent in connection with the Subsequent Offering.Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS acts as legal advisor to the Company.For investor inquiries: About Pryme | www.pryme-cleantech.com />Pryme N.V. is an innovative cleantech company focused on converting plasticwaste into pyrolysis oil through chemical recycling on an industrial scale. Itsefficient and scalable technology is based on a proven process that has beenfurther developed and enhanced with proprietary characteristics.The Company has initialized production at its first plant in the port ofRotterdam, with an expected nameplate intake capacity of about 26,000 tons ofplastic waste annually.Pryme’s ambition is to contribute to a low-carbon circular plastic economy andto realize the large rollout potential of its technology through the developmentof a broad portfolio of owned-operated plants with strategic partners.The Company is listed on Euronext Growth Oslo.Pryme can be followed on LinkedIn. Important NoticesThis announcement is not and does not form a part of any offer to sell, or asolicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities of the Company. Thedistribution of this announcement and other information may be restricted by lawin certain jurisdictions. Copies of this announcement are not being made and maynot be distributed or sent into any jurisdiction in which such distributionwould be unlawful or would require registration or other measures. Persons intowhose possession this announcement or such other information should come arerequired to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.The securities referred to in this announcement have not been and will not beregistered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "SecuritiesAct"), and accordingly may not be offered or sold in the United States absentregistration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements ofthe Securities Act and in accordance with applicable U.S. state securities laws.The Company does not intend to register any part of the offering or theirsecurities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of securities inthe United States. Any sale in the United States of the securities mentioned inthis announcement will be made solely to "qualified institutional buyers" asdefined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act.In any EEA Member State, this communication is only addressed to and is onlydirected at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of theProspectus Regulation, i.e., only to investors who can receive the offer withoutan approved prospectus in such EEA Member State. The expression "ProspectusRegulation" means Regulation 2017/1129 as amended together with any applicableimplementing measures in any Member State. This communication is only beingdistributed to and is only directed at persons in the United Kingdom that are(i) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the FinancialServices and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005, as amended (the"Order") or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom thisannouncement may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to(d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as "relevantpersons"). This communication must not be acted on or relied on by persons whoare not relevant persons. Any investment or investment activity to which thiscommunication relates is available only for relevant persons and will be engagedin only with relevant persons. Persons distributing this communication mustsatisfy themselves that it is lawful to do so.Matters discussed in this announcement may constitute forward-lookingstatements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historicalfacts and may be identified by words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate","strategy", "intends", "estimate", "will", "may", "continue", "should" andsimilar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release are basedupon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon furtherassumptions. Although the Company believes that these assumptions werereasonable when made, these assumptions are inherently subject to significantknown and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other importantfactors which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control.Actual events may differ significantly from any anticipated development due to anumber of factors, including without limitation, changes in investment levelsand need for the Company’s services, changes in the general economic, politicaland market conditions in the markets in which the Company operate, the Company’sability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel, changes in theCompany’s ability to engage in commercially acceptable acquisitions andstrategic investments, and changes in laws and regulation and the potentialimpact of legal proceedings and actions. Such risks, uncertainties,contingencies and other important factors could cause actual events to differmaterially from the expectations expressed or implied in this release by suchforward-looking statements. The Company does not provide any guarantees that theassumptions underlying the forward-looking statements in this announcement arefree from errors nor does it accept any responsibility for the future accuracyof the opinions expressed in this announcement or any obligation to update orrevise the statements in this announcement to reflect subsequent events. Youshould not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in thisdocument.The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in thisannouncement speak only as at its date, and are subject to change withoutnotice. The Company does not undertake any obligation to review, update,confirm, or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statementsto reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise in relation to thecontent of this announcement.Neither of the Company, the Settlement Agent or the Receiving Agent nor any oftheir respective affiliates makes any representation as to the accuracy orcompleteness of this announcement and none of them accepts any responsibilityfor the contents of this announcement or any matters referred to herein. Thisannouncement is for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon insubstitution for the exercise of independent judgment. It is not intended asinvestment advice and under no circumstances is it to be used or considered asan offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or arecommendation to buy or sell any securities in the Company. Neither theCompany, the Settlement Agent or the Receiving Agent nor any of their respectiveaffiliates accept any liability arising from the use of this announcement.This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to section5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.More information:Access">https://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/664103">Access the news on Oslo Bors NewsWeb site PRYME N.V. PRYME N.V. 253366 NL0015002E73-MERK PRYME

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As China tightens silver exports, Korea emerges as crucial link in U.S. supply chain
koreajoongangdaily_joins71d ago

As China tightens silver exports, Korea emerges as crucial link in U.S. supply chain

Silver and gold bars are displayed at a jewelry store in central Seoul. [YONHAP] [NEWS ANALYSIS] Silver’s rising strategic value is adding a new dimension to the critical minerals alliance between Korea and the United States as China implements export controls on the most conductive element vital to producing semiconductors. At the heart of the cooperation is Korea Zinc, the world's largest zinc smelter and one of the top silver producers, as it outputs around 2,000 tons of silver per year, nearly 6 percent of all silver produced globally. It helps explain the U.S. government’s highly unusual decision to acquire a roughly 10 percent stake in the company, a rare case of Washington taking an equity position in a private foreign firm. Silver prices climbed 148 percent in 2025 alone, powered by the surge in AI, solar energy and other next-generation industries, eclipsing returns from other major metals, according to recent data from the Bank of Korea. Over the same period, gold rose 64.6 percent, copper 41.7 percent, aluminum 17.4 percent and nickel 8.6 percent. Silver is trading near $94 per ounce on Wednesday after reaching an all-time high due to escalating U.S.-Europe tensions over Greenland. Despite having the moniker “the devil’s metal” due to the volatile nature of its price, experts argue that silver’s ascent is far from over, with demand expected to continue accelerating and strategic importance deepening. Korea Zinc's Onsan refinery [KOREA ZINC] Korea’s refiners step into the spotlight Silver’s dramatic ascent has propelled Korean companies like Korea Zinc into the global spotlight, positioning them as pivotal players outside of China. Korea Zinc announced a plan to invest $7.4 billion to build a smelting facility in Tennessee, with the metals produced at the site to be supplied primarily to the United States once the facility becomes operational. The factory will produce 13 products, including precious metals such as gold and silver, as well as key nonferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper. To facilitate the deal, Korea Zinc will carry out a capital increase, through which the U.S. government, including the U.S. Department of War and the Department of Commerce, is expected to acquire roughly a 10 percent stake in the company. Korea Zinc is a major silver producer, with roughly 2,000 tons of capacity at its Onsan smelter in Ulsan, which makes it the world’s largest single-site silver smelting facility. As of last year, silver generated 2.38 trillion won ($1.6 billion) in revenue for Korea Zinc, representing 29.5 percent of its total standalone sales of 8.09 trillion won. Silver ranked second only to zinc, which accounted for 31.7 percent of revenue. “As the world’s largest smelter, producing about 5 to 6 percent of global silver supply, Korea Zinc is poised to post record earnings as metal prices rise,” said Park Kwang-rae, a research analyst at Shinhan Investment & Securities. “Silver is no longer merely a precious metal. It is emerging as a strategic asset at the center of decarbonization and electrification,” Park said. “Over time, it will shed the label of ‘the poor man’s gold’ and take on the role of a strategic monetary asset.” LS MnM is also gaining prominence as it produced roughly 400 tons of silver last year as a by-product of its copper smelting operations. As Korea’s largest copper refiner, LS MnM produces about 680 kilotons of electrolytic copper annually, extracting silver in the process. A customer looks at silver bars displayed at a jewelry store in central Seoul. [YONHAP] Riding the AI boom, propelled by solar power Though classified as a precious metal, more than half of the demand for silver originates in the power, electronics and energy sectors, where roughly 60 percent of global silver production is consumed for industrial purposes. With the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal, silver has become indispensable in industries that require high-efficiency power, including solar panels, EVs and AI data centers. Each solar panel contains several dozen grams of silver, and installing enough panels to generate 1 gigawatt of electricity requires roughly 200 tons of silver. The International Renewable Energy Agency estimates that if global solar capacity triples by 2030, demand for silver will double from current levels. “Over the next three years, demand for silver is expected to rise structurally,” said Kim Young-ik, a professor at the Korea Banking Institute and a former vice president at Hana Securities. “As resource bloc formation intensifies, production costs for semiconductors, solar panels and electronic components are likely to increase." The automotive sector is another engine of rising demand — EV batteries alone require between 25 and 30 grams of silver per car. [JOONGANG ILBO] China tightens, supply thins Pure silver mines are largely depleted, and supply is proving woefully inadequate against a surge in demand. Ramping up production remains nearly impossible as developing a new silver mine typically takes more than a decade. Tighter environmental regulations, coupled with waning investment in mining, have further constrained new supply. Global silver output stands at roughly 25,000 to 27,000 tons a year, and the metal is produced mostly as a by-product of copper and zinc mining rather than from primary silver deposits. The Silver Institute estimated that the industrial demand for silver reached 21,160 tons in 2024, while the supply shortfall amounted to some 4,630 tons. Adding to the strain, the Chinese government announced that silver would be included in its “Export Licensing Control List,” effective Jan. 1, citing the need for “resource and environmental protection.” Under the new policy, only companies that can demonstrate silver exports every year from 2022 through 2024 will be eligible to export the metal. Authorities also finalized a list of 44 firms approved to export silver from 2026 to 2027. China is both a major producer and one of the world’s most formidable refining hubs for silver. Last year alone, China produced 5,910 tons of silver, ranking second globally after Mexico’s 6,843 tons. From January to November last year, China exported 4,600 tons while importing just 220 tons, accounting for roughly 23 percent of global silver trade. Crucially, the country controls an estimated 60 to 70 percent of the world’s silver refining capacity. “China’s export controls, combined with the U.S. designation of silver as a critical mineral, have significantly heightened supply chain risks,” said Seo Ji-yong, business professor at Sangmyung University. “Given Korea’s heavy reliance on imports, a sharp rise in prices could translate directly into higher industrial costs,” Seo said. “Strategic stockpiling, diversified sourcing and investment in recycling-related research and development are urgently needed.” BY SARAH CHEA [chea.sarah@joongang.co.kr]

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