Liezl Gambe

Denison Mines Corp. (NYSE:DNN) announced on January 2, 2026, that it has reached full readiness to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) and break ground on its flagship Phoenix In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium project.

The project, located on the Wheeler River property in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin, is slated to become the first major uranium mine built in the region since Cigar Lake began production in 2014.

Commerce Bancshares (NASDAQ:CBSH) has finalized its acquisition of FineMark Holdings, marking a major strategic expansion of its private banking and wealth management operations into high-growth markets.

The closing of the deal, effective January 1, 2026, brings together the Midwest banking stalwart with FineMark’s high-touch concierge wealth services.

Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) has finalized the sale of its Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C) segment to Technip Energies, marking a decisive shift in its capital structure and industrial focus.

The transaction, completed on January 2, 2026, generated net proceeds of approximately $530 million after taxes and transaction-related expenses.

Crypto investors in dozens of countries will see transaction data recorded as global tax reporting rules take shape.

Crypto sentiment has improved from extreme fear, though traders remain cautious as Bitcoin stays below key levels.

China’s trade-in scheme boosted consumer spending and green upgrades, delivering more than 2.6 trillion yuan in sales last year.

Turkmenistan has approved tightly regulated crypto mining as part of a cautious, state-led economic adjustment.

Allegations surrounding Shade Network are prompting analysts to warn users against wallet interactions until transparency improves.

Congressman Warren Davidson revisits bitcoin’s founding ideals and criticises regulatory paths that mirror CBDC frameworks.

Binance says macro tailwinds and institutional adoption could push crypto growth beyond a traditional bull market in 2026.