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Crypto Market Update: CLARITY Act Set for January Senate Markup, Selig Confirmed as CFTC Chair

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Friday (December 19) as of 9:00 pm UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$88,004.97, up by 3.6 percent over 24 hours.

Bitcoin price performance, December 19, 2025.

Chart via TradingView

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$2,991.30, up by 7.2 percent over the last 24 hours.

Altcoin price update

  • XRP (XRP) was priced at US$1.91, up by 5.7 percent over 24 hours.
  • Solana (SOL) was trading at US$126.85, up by 7.6 percent over 24 hours.

Today’s crypto news to know

MetaPlanet’s US expansion and OTC trading debut

American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of BTC treasury company Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MPJPY) began trading today on the US OTC market under the ticker symbol MPJPY, replacing the previously unsponsored MTPLF ticker, according to an announcement from the company.

This step builds on earlier US expansions. The company, which is based in Tokyo, established a wholly-owned subsidiary called Metaplanet Treasury in Miami, Florida, in May 2025 to handle BTC accumulation and treasury operations with up to US$250 million in capital.

The launch is intended to enhance US investor participation in MetaPlanet’s BTC strategy.

Poland’s parliament approves MiCO-aligned crypto bill over veto

Poland’s lower house of parliament, called the Sejm, approved a crypto-asset market bill today, overriding President Karol Nawrocki’s prior veto. It now heads to the Senate for review, where it potentially faces another veto.

President Nawrocki vetoed the bill earlier in December, citing threats to civil liberties like easy website blocks. Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government resubmitted the bill, unchanged. It passed with 241 votes.

The bill aligns Poland with the EU’s MiCA regulation by designating the Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) to oversee crypto exchanges, impose sanctions, and introduce criminal liability for offenses.

US Senate confirms Mike Selig as CFTC Chair

The US Senate has confirmed Mike Selig as the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), bringing permanent leadership back to an agency that has operated for months in near-limbo.

Selig’s confirmation passed 53–43 as part of a broader package of federal appointments. The CFTC had been functioning with a single commissioner, Acting Chair Caroline Pham, after multiple resignations hollowed out the five-member panel.

While Pham kept the agency operational, the lack of a Senate-confirmed chair constrained long-term planning, staffing, and coordination with other regulators.

That gap was especially acute as lawmakers debated expanding the CFTC’s role in overseeing spot crypto markets.

CLARITY Act heads for Senate markup in January

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is set to enter Senate markup in January, according to White House crypto and AI adviser David Sacks, putting the bill on a formal path toward passage.

‘We had a great call today with Chairmen @SenatorTimScott and @JohnBoozman who confirmed that a markup for Clarity is coming in January. Thanks to their leadership, as well as @RepFrenchHill and @CongressmanGT in the House, we are closer than ever to passing the landmark crypto market structure legislation that President Trump has called for,’ Sacks posted on X. ‘We look forward to finishing the job in January!’

Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Agriculture Chair John Boozman have agreed on the timeline. The bill, which cleared the House earlier this year, aims to settle long-running jurisdiction disputes by spelling out when a token is a security versus a commodity.

Lawmakers are expected to focus amendments on asset classification tests, investor protection standards, and how quickly platforms must register under the new regime.

Another key issue will be how the SEC and CFTC coordinate oversight during the transition period.

If the schedule holds, Congress could finalize a reconciled version later during the year.

Bybit re-enters UK Market via FCA-approved promotion route

Crypto exchange Bybit has resumed operations in the UK after a two-year absence triggered by tighter rules on crypto marketing and promotions.

The platform has restarted spot trading with 100 pairs, using a compliance structure designed to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) financial promotion standards.

Rather than holding its own UK authorization, Bybit is operating under an arrangement with London-based exchange Archax, which is licensed to approve crypto promotions for unauthorised firms.

This route has previously been used by other major exchanges seeking access to British users.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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5 Best-performing Canadian Cleantech Stocks of 2025

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As the world races to meet rising power demand driven by artificial intelligence and advanced computing, cleantech is stepping into a new era of opportunity.

Developing and scaling innovative energy technologies has never been more accessible or cost-efficient, thanks to breakthroughs in AI-driven design, automation and data analytics that are speeding up everything from materials science to grid optimization.

While US climate finance leadership appears uncertain, Canada is emerging as a strong contender for global influence, backed by supportive policy frameworks, abundant natural resources and a deep bench of innovation-focused companies.

Here’s a look at the best-performing Canadian cleantech stocks on the TSX 2025 by year-to-date gains. CSE-listed companies were considered, but none made the list at this time.

Data for this article was gathered on December 16, 2025, using TradingView’s stock screener. Only companies with market capitalizations greater than C$50 million were considered.

1. Anaergia (TSX:ANRG)

Year-to-date gain: 187.23 percent
Market cap: C$472.75 million
Share price: C$2.70

Anaergia is a global company that specializes in converting waste, including wastewater and agricultural and municipal solid waste, into renewable energy, clean water and organic fertilizer.

The company has operations in 17 countries spanning North America, Africa, Asia and Europe. In 2025, Anaergia has expanded its global reach through partnerships with companies in Italy and Spain, as well as through a partnership agreement to build a biogas facility in South Korea.

In July 2024, Anaergia closed the third tranche of a C$40.8 million investment deal with Marny Investissement that gave Marny a controlling interest of about 60 percent in Anaergia, supporting the company’s pivot to employ a greater focus on technology sales and operations and maintenance contracts.

The company’s September investor presentation highlights its new strategy of streamlined operations, expanding through global partnerships and selective Build-Own-Operate delivery.

In its Q3 2025 results, the company reported strong financials, with revenue increasing 77 percent year-over-year to C$51.4 million, gross margins expanding to 28.8 percent and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of C$2.6 million.

2. Tantalus Systems (TSX:GRID)

Year-to-date gain: 150.53 percent
Market cap: C$250.03 million
Share price: C$4.76

Tantalus Systems provides technology that gives utilities greater control and insight into their electric grids.

This includes advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), load management systems and grid analytics, all of which contribute to a more efficient and reliable power grid.

One of its key products, TRUConnect AMI, provides real-time data on energy consumption and grid conditions. The TRUFlex Load+DER Management system helps manage energy demand and integrate distributed energy resources like solar power, while TRUGrid Automation optimizes grid operations and improves response to events like power failures.

On July 7, Tantalus announced that it was extending its partnership with EPB in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to deploy 20,000 TRUSense Ethernet Gateways over the next five years, integrating with EPB’s fiber network to enhance grid modernization and operational efficiency.

The company’s annual recurring revenue has grown at an approximate compound annual growth rate of 18 percent since 2016, according to its October presentation.

Its Q3 revenue hit C$14.2 million, up 22.5 percent year-over-year, driven by growth of 30 percent in connected devices and 10 percent in software and services. Its adjusted EBITDA doubled year-over-year to C$1.2 million.

3. Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP)

Year-to-date gain: 50.21 percent
Market cap: C$1.09 billion
Share price: C$3.65

Ballard Power Systems is a hydrogen fuel cell technology company that develops, manufactures and sells proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products that convert hydrogen into clean electricity with zero emissions. The company targets heavy-duty applications like buses, trucks, trains, marine vessels and stationary power.

Recent deals include a December memorandum of understanding with Kolon Industries for fuel cell components and market expansion and a May multi-year agreement for 50 fuel cell engines with Egypt’s MCV to power its intercity buses.

In Q3 2025, Ballard’s revenue surged 120 percent year-over-year to C$32.5 million led by bus and rail deliveries, with gross margins improving to 15 percent and cash reserves at C$525.7 million. The company also cut total operating expenses by 36 percent.

4. Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN)

Year-to-date gain: 32.29 percent
Market cap: C$613 billion
Share price: C$8.48

Algonquin Power & Utilities operates regulated electric, water, wastewater and natural gas utilities across the US, Canada, Bermuda and Chile, alongside a retained Hydro Group after divesting its larger renewables business as part of its pure-play regulated utility pivot.

The company completed the sale of its renewable energy assets, excluding hydro, to LS Power in January 2025 for approximately US$2.5 billion. The company declared a Q4 2025 dividend of US$0.065 per common share.

5. Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN)

Year-to-date gain: 15.41 percent
Market cap: C$11.41 billion
Share price: C$38.27

Brookfield Renewable Partners owns and operates a global portfolio of hydroelectric, wind, solar and energy storage assets. It also offers sustainable solutions such as nuclear services and carbon capture. The company’s strategy emphasizes long-term power purchase agreements and asset recycling.

Major 2025 deals include a hydropower framework with Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM,NYSE:BAM) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) for up to 3 gigawatts of hydroelectricity capacity, starting with US$3 billion in contracts for 670 megawatts capacity in Pennsylvania.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold direct investment interest in one or more companies mentioned in this article.

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Nevada Sunrise Announces Stock Option Grants

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Nevada Sunrise Metals Corporation (TSXV: NEV,OTC:NVSGF) (OTC Pink: NVSGF) (‘Nevada Sunrise’ or the ‘Company’) announced today that it has granted a total of 3,250,000 stock options to directors, officers and consultants of the Company, exercisable at a price of $0.05 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. The stock options have been granted in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan.

About Nevada Sunrise

Nevada Sunrise is a junior mineral exploration company with a strong technical team based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, that holds interests in gold, copper and lithium exploration projects located in the State of Nevada, USA.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to purchase a 100% interest in the Griffon Gold Mine Project, located approximately 50 kilometers (33 miles) southwest of Ely, NV.

Nevada Sunrise holds the right to earn a 100% interest in the Coronado Copper Project, located approximately 48 kilometers (30 miles) southeast of Winnemucca, NV.

Nevada Sunrise owns 100% interests in the Gemini West, Jackson Wash and Badlands lithium projects, all of which are located in the Lida Valley in Esmeralda County, NV.

As a complement to its exploration projects in Esmeralda County, the Company owns Nevada Water Right Permit 86863, also located in the Lida Valley basin, near Lida, NV.

For Further Information Contact:
Warren Stanyer, President and Chief Executive Officer
email: warrenstanyer@nevadasunrise.ca
Telephone: (604) 428-8028
Website: www.nevadasunrise.ca

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release may contain forward‐looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words ‘expects’, ‘plans’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘intends’, ‘estimates’, ‘projects’, ‘potential’ and similar expressions, or that events or conditions ‘will’, ‘would’, ‘may’, ‘could’ or ‘should’ occur and include disclosure of anticipated exploration activities. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward‐looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in forward looking statements. Forward‐looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company’s management on the date such statements were made. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Such factors include, among others, risks related to future plans for the Company’s Nevada mineral properties; reliance on technical information provided by third parties on any of our exploration properties; changes in mineral project parameters as plans continue to be refined; current economic conditions; future prices of commodities; possible variations in grade or metallurgical recovery rates; failure of equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; the failure of contracted parties to perform; labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry; delays due to pandemic; delays due to weather; delays in obtaining governmental approvals, financing or in the completion of exploration, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the Nine Months ending June 30, 2025, which is available under Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Although Nevada Sunrise has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Nevada Sunrise disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/278754

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Rockets owners reportedly in talks to buy, relocate WNBA’s Sun

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The push to bring the WNBA back to the city of Houston, where one of the league’s original franchises won four championships, is becoming more intense.

According to a new ESPN report, the Houston Rockets ownership group is in ‘substantive’ talks with the Connecticut Sun to purchase and relocate the franchise. Talks have been described as ‘positive,’ while Rockets ownership works on a purchase offer that is acceptable to the Sun. While an exclusivity agreement has not been signed, and a decision has not been made on the franchise’s, a formal offer has been discussed.

USA TODAY has reached out to the WNBA for comment.

News of the Rockets’ offer comes almost six months after WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert specifically called out Houston during a June 30 expansion team announcement for Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia. Houston did not receive a bid at the time after entering into the picture later in the process.

‘There are a variety of cities that obviously bid, and one of those I wanted to shout out because they have such a strong history in this league and they are a great ownership group, is Houston,’ Engelbert said at the time.’

Over the last several months, the Sun have explored options to ‘strategically invest in the team,’ including a potential sale. In August, reports surfaced that a group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca had reached a deal to buy the Sun for a record $325 million and relocate the franchise to Boston. However, the WNBA reportedly blocked the deal, saying cities that applied for expansion first ‘have priority over Boston.’

Sun ownership then attempted to present multiple options to the WNBA in an attempt to salvage a deal to sell the team, including a plan that would allow the state of Connecticut to buy a stake in the team to keep the Sun there. According to the latest report from ESPN, there is a growing hope that Connecticut’s future can be determined before the start of the 2026 free agency period.

However, the date of free agency remains to be seen and cannot move forward until a new league CBA is in place. The WNBA and WNBA Players Association agreed to a January 9 deadline, but a recent vote to strike should talks continue as they are could further complicate negotiations.

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NASCAR star breaks leg on family ski trip, jokes he’s ‘now bionic’

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Longtime NASCAR star Brad Keselowski broke his leg Thursday while on a family ski trip, his RFK Racing team said in a statement.

‘Keselowski has successfully completed routine surgery, and doctors expect a quick and full recovery,’ RFK Racing said.

In a statement, the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion said he was ‘grateful for the medical team who took great care of me and for the support system around me.

‘My attention now is fully on recovery. I’m motivated to get back to full strength as quickly as possible and will work relentlessly to be ready for Daytona,’ Keselowski said.

Keselowski, 41, subsequently took to his own social media channel and posted a photo of himself in the hospital in a hospital gown surrounded by his family, an X-ray of his leg showing screws going into it, and a video of himself walking down a hospital hallway while using a walker.

In his post he said he is ‘focused on Daytona’ and cracked that he is ‘now bionic.’

The 2026 Daytona 500 is scheduled for Feb. 15, giving Keselowski less than two months of recovery time before NASCAR’s most famous race.

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Wembanyama comes off bench to help Spurs trounce Hawks. See his stats

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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs managed to get the best of the Atlanta Hawks in a 126-98 victory on the road Friday Dec. 19.

Wembanyama produced a double-double performance, leading the team in points and rebounds, and he did that coming off the Spurs’ bench. In fact, the MVP candidate actually tallied more points than minutes played in the contest.

San Antonio utilized nearly every player on its roster after jumping out to a 24-point halftime lead, allowing the Spurs to limit Wembanyama’s time on the court. But the limited minutes did nothing to slow the big man down.

The Spurs improved to 20-7 and won back-to-back games after coming up short against the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final.

Here’s the latest on Wembanyama’s performance:

Victor Wembanyama stats tonight vs. Hawks

  • Points: 26
  • FG: 10-for-15 (2-for-4 3pts)
  • Free Throws: 4-for-7
  • Rebounds: 12
  • Assists: 3
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 2
  • Turnovers: 2
  • Fouls: 1
  • Minutes: 21
  • Plus/Minus: +29
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Herbstreit, Saban praise Michigan interim coach for Moore firing reaction

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It’s been over a week since former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was fired and subsequently arrested, and it remains the biggest storyline in college football.

The topic arose on the Friday, Dec. 19 edition of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ ahead of Oklahoma-Alabama in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kirk Herbstreit applauded the Wolverines and interim head coach Biff Poggi for how they’ve handled the aftermath of the situation from a parents’ standpoint. Herbstreit’s son, Chase, is a freshman quarterback on Michigan’s roster.

‘It’s been interesting. I’ve been on a bunch of Zooms with the rest of the parents, listening in and trying to watch Biff Poggi try to navigate these uncharted waters,’ Herbstreit said on ‘College GameDay.’ ‘It’s been obviously a very difficult set of circumstances, something that not only Biff but the entire staff didn’t expect this, didn’t ask for this, and now they’re put in this situation.

‘I’ll just say, as a parent, I’ve been blown away by Biff Poggi and what he’s done. … Not necessarily surprised by that, but this is a difficult set of circumstances outside of Schembechler Hall. But what he’s done to be able to pull this team together (is) almost like a father figure to me. And the staff, these guys, a lot of these guys, who knows who the next head coach is gonna be. Maybe some will stay, maybe some are gonna be looking for other jobs. Meanwhile, they’re trying to continue to get ready for Texas.

‘So, I just want to say, as a parent, I salute the University of Michigan for how they’ve been able to try to keep this thing together, especially Biff, the entire staff, the coordinators. Dez (‘College GameDay’ analyst and former Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard), I know you’d be very proud of what’s going on there. And now they got to go, like I said, get ready. These players are trying to lock in and block out all that noise. 
So, I tip my cap to them, and see how that’s looking forward to seeing how they play against Texas.’

The Wolverines announced on Wednesday, Dec. 10 that it Moore had been fired for cause after a university investigation found ‘credible evidence’ of him having been ‘engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’

Moore was detained and booked later that day by police after the Pittsfield Township Police Department responded to an incident ‘for the purposes of investigating an alleged assault.’ He was officially charged two days later on Dec. 12 with third-degree felony home invasion and two misdemeanors of stalking related to a domestic relationship and breaking and entering-illegal entry without the owner’s permission.

Herbstreit wasn’t the only member of the ‘College GameDay’ desk to give Poggi credit for how he has stepped in since Moore’s firing and arrest. Poggi will serve as the Wolverines’ interim head coach in the Citrus Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 31 against Texas.

‘When you represent a university, we’re very much in a fishbowl. I mean the visibility is total 100%. We all have a responsibility and obligation to hold up that standard,’ former Alabama coach Nick Saban said. ‘You (Desmond Howard) went to a great university. The University of Michigan is a great place.

‘I think Biff has done a marvelous job in the way he’s handled this because he’s put the focus on the players and stayed with the players to get the players to come together. Michigan’s a first-class institution, and I know that they’ll come out of this in some kind of positive way, but I hope that we all learn something.’

Moore is set to return to court on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 9 a.m. ET.

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How much will Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua make for Netflix fight?

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Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are just moments away from their highly anticipated bout, which means they’re that much closer to a hefty payday.

Paul, a YouTube influencer-turned-professional boxer, has made a name for himself in the boxing world despite facing criticism for the quality of opponents he faced, which includes mixed martial arts fighters, retired or out-of-their-prime boxers and former NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson.

‘They say I’m unproven,’ Paul says. ‘Untested. That I talk big and fight small. Well, surprise, b—-.’

Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, dismissed the perceived criticism from the fight with Paul, telling reporters during the final prefight news conference on Wednesday that he’s more focused on ‘people talking about the fight’.

‘I’m not worried about what people think about the integrity side,’ Joshua said. ‘I’m more worried about are they talking? As long as they are, then we’re doing a good job.’

For what it’s worth, as Paul looks to gain more credibility in boxing, Joshua said Paul is someone he would’ve fought early in his career.

Paul, 28, originally planned to fight Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, who held the World Boxing Association lightweight title since 2023, but the fight fell through following legal issues Davis faced, causing Paul to search for another opponent, handpicking Joshua, who is eight years older than Paul.

Joshua, 36, stands at a massive 6-foot-6, about five inches taller than Paul’s 6-foot-1 frame, and weighs 245 pounds, compared to Paul, who is 216 pounds.

How much will Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua make from their fight?

Although an exact number has not yet been confirmed, the fighters are expected to earn a pretty penny for their match.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Daily Mail and former UFC champion Michael Bisping, the purse is worth $184 million, where Paul and Joshua will make $92 million apiece for the fight. But that sum could be undervalued as Paul took to X, formerly Twitter, in November to presumably contend that number.

‘Stop asking me,’ Paul wrote in a X post. ‘$267 million.’

However, that figure has not been confirmed.

How much did each make in their previous fights?

No matter the exact figure, one thing is certain: this fight will rake in exponentially more dollars than each respective fighter’s last bout.

Paul has a 12-1 professional boxing record after 13 fights, including seven knockouts. His last fight was in June against Julio César Chávez Jr. at Honda Center in Anaheim. Paul was dubbed the winner of that bout by unanimous decision. Many reports said, according to the California State Athletic Commission, Paul’s guaranteed purse was $300,000, not including pay-per-view shares or what his company, Most Valuable Promotions, paid him. Chavez Jr. received $750,000.

Joshua has 28 wins and four losses in his 32-fight boxing career, 25 wins came by way of knockout. However, in his last fight, Joshua was on the receiving end of a knockout, losing to Daniel DuBois in the fifth round, ultimately relinquishing the International Boxing Federation championship in 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London. Multiple reports stated Joshua made nearly $8 million from the fight, while DuBois netted approximately $4.6 million.

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