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Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Artificial Intelligence Is Changing China’s Education Landscape

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — Imagine replacing the blackboard with a big screen and students tapping on learning tablets to answer questions instead of writing answers with pencils. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making this a reality, offering Chinese students new learning methods and narrowing the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

    At a middle school in Guiyang City, capital of Guizhou Province, southwest China, English teacher Zeng Xing discovered that AI had changed the game thanks to an intelligent classroom system developed by Chinese AI giant iFlytek.

    Zeng Xing assigns exercises to his students using the classroom learning tablets, and students can instantly submit their answers via their personal learning tablets. At the same time, each student’s detailed answers are displayed on the large screen at the front of the classroom.

    By analyzing the results using AI and big data, the system allows Zeng Xing to provide personalized instructions tailored to the specific needs of each student.

    “We can now quickly identify students’ weaknesses and tailor curriculum accordingly, which is much more effective than before,” she said.

    The intelligent classroom system also allows students to improve their speaking skills through personalized interactive dialogues based on a large database of English movies, news, and poetry. The AI can evaluate students’ pronunciation and provide feedback, helping them speak more accurately and confidently.

    “AI has created opportunities for basic education in remote areas like Guizhou,” said Huang Hui, principal of a middle school in Guizhou province, where difficult terrain and complicated transportation systems limit educational resources.

    AI-based tools play a very important role in bridging the educational gap between urban and rural areas by expanding learning resources and improving accessibility, Huang Hui added.

    In addition to enhancing classroom learning, AI also enriches students’ extracurricular activities.

    At Tsinghua University Elementary School, students are using AI to exercise during breaks. With a wave of their hand, they can activate intelligent exercise equipment to track the duration and frequency of their exercise.

    Beyond basic education, AI is also having a significant impact on higher education. As China’s DeepSeek AI assistant gains popularity, many colleges and universities have announced that they will integrate it into their backend systems.

    Colleges and universities, as innovation hubs and talent incubators, should actively introduce new technologies and take a leading role, said Wang Lei, a professor at Beijing Normal University’s School of Public Administration.

    “When conducting scientific research, tasks such as project design, massive data collection, and literature review are time-consuming,” says Qian Minghui, a researcher at Renmin University of China. “Using DeepSeek with a special document database can greatly improve efficiency. It acts as a research assistant and can even help conduct research and identify the right scientific and technical team.”

    The expected technological revolution will open up great opportunities for education, Chinese Education Minister Huai Jinpeng told Xinhua News Agency on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People’s Congress.

    He said that in 2025, China will release a white paper on AI education to help students improve their literacy and develop the skills needed in the digital age and artificial intelligence.

    Starting from the upcoming fall semester, Beijing’s primary and middle schools will offer students at least eight hours of AI training per school year to cultivate future-oriented and innovative talents.

    Despite the benefits of AI in transforming education, it also raises concerns about data security, privacy, and academic integrity.

    “It is imperative that we develop policies on the use of artificial intelligence, strengthen technology supervision and ethics training for teachers and students,” said Tan Liang, deputy director of the information center at the Beijing Academy of Educational Sciences. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: CryptoMiningFirm Launches GreenMine 2.0: A Next-Generation, AI-Powered, Carbon-Neutral Cloud Mining Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CryptoMiningFirm, a global innovator in green cloud mining solutions, today announced the official launch of its next-generation platform, GreenMine 2.0, a fully automated and carbon-neutral cloud mining ecosystem. With this release, CryptoMiningFirm aims to democratize cryptocurrency mining by eliminating traditional entry barriers such as hardware investment, technical expertise, and high electricity costs.

    Leveraging AI-driven automation, renewable energy, and a zero-threshold onboarding model, GreenMine 2.0 empowers users globally to generate passive income through the mining of Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and other top digital currencies — directly from their mobile devices.

    Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs as Cloud Mining Demand Surges

    CryptoMiningFirm’s announcement comes amid a dramatic surge in Bitcoin prices, which recently rose to $107,340, edging closer to its historical high of $111,917. The rally has been fueled by strong inflows into spot ETFs — with BlackRock’s IBIT alone accounting for over $1.3 billion in net inflows in a single week — and growing expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

    “With global interest in cryptocurrency reigniting, there’s no better time to introduce a smarter, cleaner way to mine digital assets,” said Jane Doe, CEO of CryptoMiningFirm. “We built GreenMine 2.0 so that anyone, anywhere — with no technical skills or capital investment — can tap into the world of crypto mining and start earning immediately.”

    Key Features of CryptoMiningFirm’s GreenMine 2.0

    1. Zero Entry Barrier:

    Users can register in under a minute and receive a free welcome bonus worth $10–$100, allowing them to mine without any upfront investment. The platform guarantees a minimum daily earning of $0.60 from this bonus alone.

    2. Smart Mining Automation:

    The platform’s AI intelligently selects the most profitable cryptocurrencies to mine in real time based on network difficulty, market volatility, and block rewards. Mining is completely automated — no hardware, no coding, and no daily intervention required.

    3. Carbon-Neutral Infrastructure:

    GreenMine 2.0 is powered entirely by 100% renewable energy, including solar and wind sources. The company has also implemented thermal recovery systems that redirect excess heat into local community heating projects, aligning with ESG best practices.

    4. Transparent & Flexible Plans:

    With more than 10 mining contracts available, users can choose between short-term high-yield plans or longer-term value accumulation. Contracts support a wide array of cryptocurrencies including BTC, ETH, DOGE, LTC, and XRP.

    5. App-Enabled Wealth Management:

    Available on both iOS and Android, the CryptoMiningFirm app allows users to monitor real-time earnings, manage contracts, and withdraw funds in just a few taps. Withdrawals are processed in under 60 seconds, with support for over 10 cryptocurrencies.

    A Sustainable Model for Global Crypto Adoption

    CryptoMiningFirm’s cloud-based model solves one of the most pressing challenges in traditional mining: environmental impact. By leveraging globally distributed data centers powered by clean energy, the company eliminates the massive carbon footprint typically associated with crypto mining.

    In addition to zero hardware requirements, the company operates with no hidden fees, offers round-the-clock support, and ensures 100% platform uptime — features that have quickly made it a top choice for both beginners and crypto veterans.

    “GreenMine 2.0 is more than a mining platform. It’s a financial empowerment tool,” said Jane Doe. “Whether you’re a student in India, a remote worker in Kenya, or a retiree in Canada — you can now participate in the crypto economy without risks or restrictions.”

    New Referral and Affiliate System

    To further expand its global user base, CryptoMiningFirm has introduced a referral program that offers up to 4.5% in commissions, capped at $10,000 per referral. This system enables users to monetize their networks while contributing to the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) tools worldwide.

    Upcoming Roadmap & Expansion

    The company plans to roll out several enhancements in the coming months, including:

    • Smart contract-based earnings verification for transparency and auditability
    •  Staking-as-a-Service modules to complement mining income
    •  AI portfolio rebalancing tools to help users maximize ROI across digital assets

    Localized data centers in Latin America and Southeast Asia to reduce latency and boost regional performance

    CryptoMiningFirm is also working on integrating Fiat-to-Crypto payment gateways, allowing users to fund accounts via credit cards or bank transfers and further easing access for first-time crypto users.

    Industry Recognition and Compliance

    With its focus on transparency, CryptoMiningFirm adheres to international KYC/AML standards and has undergone multiple third-party audits of its smart contract framework and platform code. The firm is registered in multiple jurisdictions and complies with local data privacy and digital asset laws.

    The company’s current user base spans over 80 countries, with the largest adoption seen in the U.S., Nigeria, India, and Brazil. More than 120,000 active users have joined the platform since its soft launch earlier this year.

    About CryptoMiningFirm

    Founded in 2020, CryptoMiningFirm is a leading provider of green cloud mining solutions that allow individuals and institutions to generate passive income from cryptocurrencies without the need for technical expertise or hardware investments. The company is committed to reshaping the crypto mining landscape through innovation, sustainability, and global accessibility.

    For more information, visit the official website: https://cryptominingfirm.com

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    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU has completed an internship program for foreign specialists in the field of engineering InteRussia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The Novosibirsk State University has completed the InteRussia internship program for foreign engineering specialists, which ran from June 2 to 27. Akademgorodok was visited by 17 students from 14 countries, including Chile, Jordan, India, Pakistan, Brazil, Albania, Serbia, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Indonesia, Ecuador, Uzbekistan, and Tanzania. This was the first experience for the university in holding such a long event with the participation of young researchers from different countries.

    The internship was organized by the Gorchakov Fund, the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the ANO “Mezhdunarodniki” with the support of the Directorate of the World Youth Festival and the Presidential Grants Fund.

    Adelina Kozulina, an employee of the NSU Education Export Department and coordinator of the InteRussia international internship, summed up the results of the project and commented:

    — This is our second experience of holding an international internship Interussia together with the Gorchakov Fund. I think that this time the experience was very positive. The guys were friendly and sociable, they really successfully integrated into our team and the academic atmosphere. It was very easy to interact and communicate with them. This time we had a wider geography, the participants came from different countries. For the NSU Education Export Department, this was a very interesting experience.

    For a month, young researchers were trained at the university in two promising areas – “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine” and “Modern Quantum and Information Technologies in Electronics and Photonics”. The event resulted in the preparation and presentation of their own scientific project.

    Evgeny Pavlovsky, Head of the Laboratory of Streaming Data Analytics and Machine Learning Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics of NSU and the head of the Artificial Intelligence and Medicine department, noted at the school’s closing ceremony:

    — I am glad that we successfully held and completed this school, which involved very talented young researchers. Thanks to this internship, you not only learned something new, but also got imbued with the special atmosphere of Akademgorodok. You made new contacts and will continue to work together. I am sure that you can become those who will shape our good future with artificial intelligence both in healthcare and in other areas.

    Artur Pogosov, professor of the Department of Semiconductor Physics Physics Department of NSU, Head of the Department of General Physics at NSU Physics Department, thanked the participants for their energy, attention and curiosity:

    — Quantum mechanics and quantum computing is an amazing and complex field of knowledge, based on deep philosophical ideas. As a rule, our students spend an entire academic year to master this area. For you, it was rather a quick and unexpected jump. But even this short period allowed you to see the complexity, beauty and mystery of the quantum world. I wish you success in your further studies, research, a brilliant career and future.

    The school participants thanked the organizers and noted the special friendly atmosphere that had developed during the internship. They also expressed confidence that they would interact and continue their joint research work.

    Annageldi Khydyrov, Turkmenistan:

    — I work as a leading programmer and developer in the field of AI. This is not my first trip to Russia. This time I chose the direction of “Artificial Intelligence and Medicine”. My experience here will be very helpful for my further research. The professors taught at the highest level, we not only studied theory, but also practiced. Previously, I was little familiar with the use of AI in medicine, thanks to this internship, new horizons of understanding opened up for me. We became very close friends with all the participants, I am sure that we will continue to cooperate.

    Bashar Firas Issaf Al-Sayegh, Jordan:

    — I chose quantum technologies because I have a basic background in physics and am currently deciding in which area to continue my studies and research. This international internship allowed me to make a choice regarding the topic of my master’s and later doctoral dissertations. This concerns the technical side and training. I would also like to note the social aspect. It was a wonderful experience for all participants. We met people from all over the world, we talked about our cultures, languages, traditions, heritage and religions. This is a unique experience for me as well, because now I know that there are people on this planet who have the same ambitions, needs and human feelings. I am returning home more confident and with a stock of interesting stories.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Lists NodeOps (NODE) for Spot Trading

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of NodeOps (NODE) in the Innovation, AI, and DePIN Zone, adding it to spot trading. NodeOps is a DePIN infrastructure platform. Trading for the NODE/USDT pair will begin on 30 June 2025, 10:00 (UTC), with withdrawals available from 1 July 2025, 11:00 (UTC).

    NodeOps is building a full-stack solution to make make decentralized computing simple, reliable, and accessible at scale. Its architecture is built on two layers: the foundational NodeOps Network protocol, which coordinates decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN), and a suite of user-facing products, including NodeOps Cloud, Console, Agent Terminal, Staking Hub, and Security Hub, that streamlines deployment and management. At the core of the ecosystem is the NODE token, which powers coordination, rewards real work, and governs the network. With a revenue-backed mint-and-burn model, NODE ensures sustainable value, secures the infrastructure, and enables access to premium features, aligning incentives and supporting long-term growth across the NodeOps ecosystem. NodeOps Network has built the foundation for sustainable infrastructure coordination that scales with actual demand while maintaining the decentralization and cost advantages that make Web3 infrastructure superior to traditional cloud services.

    Bitget continues to expand its offerings, positioning itself as a leading platform for cryptocurrency trading. The exchange has established a reputation for innovative solutions that empower users to explore crypto within a secure CeDeFi ecosystem. With an extensive selection of over 800 cryptocurrency broadening and a commitment to broaden its offerings to more than 900 trading pairs, Bitget connects users to various ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and TON. The addition of NodeOps into Bitget’s portfolio marks a significant step toward expanding its ecosystem by embracing niche communities and fostering innovation in decentralized economies, further solidifying its role as a gateway to diverse Web3 projects and cultural movements.

    For more details on NodeOps, visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/455f6a0f-61f1-4444-b37c-416c594a97a3

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Launches Galaxy M36 5G in India, Introduces Advanced AI Innovations in Mid-Segment Smartphones

    Source: Samsung

     
    Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy M36 5G, the latest addition to the immensely popular Galaxy M Series. Designed for young Indian consumers, Galaxy M36 5G packs in a suite of AI innovations along with several segment-leading features such as 50MP OIS triple camera, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ protection and 6 generations of Android upgrade.
     
    “As part of our commitment to bring meaningful innovations that empower customers’ lives, we are launching the Galaxy M36 5G with segment-leading features and bringing AI innovations at an affordable price point. The stylish & durable Galaxy M36 5G complements our consumers’ lifestyle and with the introduction of Circle to Search with Google and Gemini Live, we are furthering the democratization of mobile AI across the Galaxy ecosystem,” said Akshay S Rao, Director, MX Business, Samsung India.
     
    Democratization of AI
    Galaxy M36 5G will come with Circle to Search with Google, furthering the democratization of mobile AI to even more devices in the Galaxy ecosystem. Built upon Samsung-Google collaboration, Circle to Search brings a seamless search experience to Galaxy users for images, texts and music.  Additionally, it will also introduce new AI experience with Gemini Live, bringing real-time visual conversations with AI to Galaxy users. Through AI-powered assistance, Galaxy users can more naturally engage in conversational interactions that make everyday tasks easier.
     
    All New Design And Monster Durability
    With design at its forefront, Galaxy M36 5G is only 7.7mm slim with a premium camera deco and features segment-leading Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®+ protection- making it extremely tough as well as ergonomic. The segment leading protection not only withstands accidental slips and falls but also ensures that users are absolutely worry-free from scratches. Galaxy M36 5G features a 6.7” Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster technology making it the perfect device for an unparalleled viewing and smooth scrolling experience even in the outdoor conditions with bright sunlight. Galaxy M36 5G will be available in three vibrant and flaunt worthy colours- Velvet Black, Serene Green and Orange Haze.
     
    Advanced Camera
    Galaxy M36 5G will come with advanced 50MP OIS triple camera to shoot sharp photos and videos. The OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ensures that videos are shake-free and images are blur-free, allowing users to capture their favorite moments while on the move.  The cameras on Galaxy M36 5G are designed for vivid shots—even in low light, thanks to its Auto Night Mode that takes the Nightography feature to a different level. Users will also be able to record 4K videos on both front and rear cameras, capturing a wide range of colours for true-to-life output. Galaxy M36 5G will serve as a complete package with fantastic features like Photo Remaster and Object Eraser to take user experience to a whole new level. Galaxy M36 5G will also sport a 13MP high-resolution front camera for detailed, sharper selfies.
     
     
    Monster Performance
    Powered by 5nm-based Exynos 1380 processor, Galaxy M36 5G is fast and power-efficient. Equipped with a large vapor cooling chamber, the device will ensure efficient heat dissipation, providing users with a lag-free gaming experience and super smooth processing. With the ultimate speed and connectivity of 5G, users can stay fully connected wherever they go, experiencing faster downloads, smoother streaming, and uninterrupted browsing.
     
    Galaxy M36 5G packs in 5000mAh battery that enables long sessions of browsing, gaming and binge watching. Galaxy M36 5G allows users to stay connected, entertained and productive without interruption. The device supports 25W fast charging, giving more power in less time.

    Galaxy Experiences
    Setting new industry benchmarks, Galaxy M36 5G will offer segment’s best 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates, ensuring a future-ready experience. Galaxy M36 5G will come with One UI 7 out of the box.
     
    One UI 7 comes with a simple, impactful and emotive design, bringing streamlined and cohesive experience to Galaxy users. A simplified home screen, redesigned One UI widgets and lock screen allow users to intuitively and seamlessly customize their devices. For added convenience, Now Bar provides real-time updates that matter most right on the lock screen.
     
    Galaxy M36 5G will also feature one of Samsung’s most innovative security features: Samsung Knox Vault. The hardware-based security system offers comprehensive protection against both hardware and software attacks. It will also include Samsung’s innovative Tap & Pay feature with Samsung Wallet allowing consumers to make secure payments effortlessly.
     

    Product
    Variant
    Introductory Price
    Offers

    Galaxy M36 5G
    6GB+128GB
    INR 16499
     
     
    Including INR 1000 Instant Bank Discount
     

    8GB+128GB
    INR 17999

    8GB+256GB
    INR 20999

     
     
    Galaxy M36 5G will be available on Samsung.com, Amazon and at select retail stores staring July 12, 2025.
     
     
     

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Brizy Launches Brizy Shops: Design Your Dream Online Store, Code-Free

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brizy, the website creation platform known for its intuitive visual builder and multi-platform flexibility, is expanding into e-commerce with the launch of Brizy Shops – a new Cloud add-on powered by a seamless integration with Ecwid. Brizy Shops allows anyone to build and manage an online store with the same simplicity Brizy is known for.

    Brizy has consistently pushed the boundaries of website creation, offering a versatile suite that spans WordPress, Brizy Cloud, and even a dedicated Shopify app. With its advanced AI website building capabilities and robust white-label solutions, Brizy has become a go-to platform for hundreds of thousands looking to simplify web development and design. The introduction of Brizy Shops further solidifies this commitment, extending Brizy’s signature drag-and-drop visual builder directly into the realm of online retail within Brizy Cloud.

    A New Standard for Simplicity in e-Commerce

    Brizy Shops is engineered to simplify the e-commerce journey, directly tackling the frustrations businesses often face when building and managing an online store:

    • No Tech Headaches: Avoid the complexities of manual setup, plugin conflicts, and constant updates. Brizy Shops offers a seamless, stable, and hassle-free foundation within Brizy Cloud.
    • Faster Go-to-Market: Visually build, launch, and iterate your online store with ease using Brizy’s intuitive drag-and-drop builder, getting your products to customers quicker.
    • Complete Flexibility: Effortlessly mix e-commerce with any other Brizy Cloud content, including landing pages, lead generation, and pop-ups, creating a harmonious online ecosystem.
    • Full Creative Control: Design your shop exactly how you envision it with pixel-perfect precision. Customize every detail, from product layouts to checkout flows, to create a truly bespoke shopping experience.

    Brizy Shops is available to all Brizy Cloud users, with a 14-day free trial offered to let users explore and test the full e-commerce experience with no commitment. The free trial will remain available moving forward.

    Promotions and Offers

    For a limited time, Brizy is offering launch pricing discounts on all three Brizy Shops plans—supporting stores from 100 to unlimited products. It’s a great opportunity for early adopters to lock in savings and scale with confidence.

    “We didn’t want to reinvent e-commerce – we wanted to make it actually usable for the everyday creator. Brizy Shops does that. It’s smooth, visual, and gets out of your way so you can start selling fast. Our goal has always been to remove the friction from building online. With Brizy Shops, you get the power of e-commerce without the complexity: no plugins, no coding, no guesswork. It’s the fastest way we’ve seen to go from idea to income.”, explained Dimi Baitanciuc, Co-Founder & CEO of Brizy.

    Whether you’re launching a product line, selling digital goods, or offering services, Brizy Shops brings flexibility and speed to your storefront. Combined with Brizy’s AI tools, white label options, and platform reach, this launch marks a significant step in making e-commerce as easy and accessible as content creation.

    Learn more and get started at brizy.io.

    About Brizy
    London-based Brizy is a VC-backed technology company specializing in next-generation website-building solutions. Brizy’s offerings span WordPress, Shopify, Brizy Cloud, eCommerce and White Label AI, all designed to help businesses grow their online presence with ease.
    www.brizy.io

    Media Contacts:

    Monica Panait 
    Chief Marketing Officer
    monica@brizy.io 

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ef17381d-4a6c-490e-995f-c80595d7534e

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Brizy Launches Brizy Shops: Design Your Dream Online Store, Code-Free

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brizy, the website creation platform known for its intuitive visual builder and multi-platform flexibility, is expanding into e-commerce with the launch of Brizy Shops – a new Cloud add-on powered by a seamless integration with Ecwid. Brizy Shops allows anyone to build and manage an online store with the same simplicity Brizy is known for.

    Brizy has consistently pushed the boundaries of website creation, offering a versatile suite that spans WordPress, Brizy Cloud, and even a dedicated Shopify app. With its advanced AI website building capabilities and robust white-label solutions, Brizy has become a go-to platform for hundreds of thousands looking to simplify web development and design. The introduction of Brizy Shops further solidifies this commitment, extending Brizy’s signature drag-and-drop visual builder directly into the realm of online retail within Brizy Cloud.

    A New Standard for Simplicity in e-Commerce

    Brizy Shops is engineered to simplify the e-commerce journey, directly tackling the frustrations businesses often face when building and managing an online store:

    • No Tech Headaches: Avoid the complexities of manual setup, plugin conflicts, and constant updates. Brizy Shops offers a seamless, stable, and hassle-free foundation within Brizy Cloud.
    • Faster Go-to-Market: Visually build, launch, and iterate your online store with ease using Brizy’s intuitive drag-and-drop builder, getting your products to customers quicker.
    • Complete Flexibility: Effortlessly mix e-commerce with any other Brizy Cloud content, including landing pages, lead generation, and pop-ups, creating a harmonious online ecosystem.
    • Full Creative Control: Design your shop exactly how you envision it with pixel-perfect precision. Customize every detail, from product layouts to checkout flows, to create a truly bespoke shopping experience.

    Brizy Shops is available to all Brizy Cloud users, with a 14-day free trial offered to let users explore and test the full e-commerce experience with no commitment. The free trial will remain available moving forward.

    Promotions and Offers

    For a limited time, Brizy is offering launch pricing discounts on all three Brizy Shops plans—supporting stores from 100 to unlimited products. It’s a great opportunity for early adopters to lock in savings and scale with confidence.

    “We didn’t want to reinvent e-commerce – we wanted to make it actually usable for the everyday creator. Brizy Shops does that. It’s smooth, visual, and gets out of your way so you can start selling fast. Our goal has always been to remove the friction from building online. With Brizy Shops, you get the power of e-commerce without the complexity: no plugins, no coding, no guesswork. It’s the fastest way we’ve seen to go from idea to income.”, explained Dimi Baitanciuc, Co-Founder & CEO of Brizy.

    Whether you’re launching a product line, selling digital goods, or offering services, Brizy Shops brings flexibility and speed to your storefront. Combined with Brizy’s AI tools, white label options, and platform reach, this launch marks a significant step in making e-commerce as easy and accessible as content creation.

    Learn more and get started at brizy.io.

    About Brizy
    London-based Brizy is a VC-backed technology company specializing in next-generation website-building solutions. Brizy’s offerings span WordPress, Shopify, Brizy Cloud, eCommerce and White Label AI, all designed to help businesses grow their online presence with ease.
    www.brizy.io

    Media Contacts:

    Monica Panait 
    Chief Marketing Officer
    monica@brizy.io 

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ef17381d-4a6c-490e-995f-c80595d7534e

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese company unveils smart laser weeding robot

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    This photo shows the Hg LaserWeeder, a 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot at a product launch event in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, June 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    A Chinese company has rolled out a 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot, which it claims is potentially the country’s first of its kind.

    The robot, Hg LaserWeeder, was showcased on Saturday at an event hosted by Huagong Technology Industry Co., Ltd., one of its developers, in Wuhan, capital of central China’s Hubei Province.

    Equipped with data models covering thousands of crop and weed varieties and an AI-powered vision system, the robot can dynamically adjust its laser intensity to eliminate weeds while sparing crops, said Xiong Bian, AI algorithm lead at the company’s research institute.

    “This robot is expected to replace chemical herbicides, known as the ‘number one soil killer,’” Xiong said.

    The technology, which maintains a weed removal rate of over 95 percent, aims to eliminate chemical herbicide residues that contaminate soil and water, reducing agricultural pollution at its source.

    A high-end version of the robot features up to 32 laser heads, enabling it to destroy as many as 320,000 weeds per hour, which is four to eight times more efficient than traditional methods that combine manual labor and herbicides, according to the company.

    The recognition and targeting process takes less than five milliseconds from image capture to weed elimination.

    Ma Xinqiang, chairman of Huagong Technology, said that building a new development paradigm and driving high-quality growth requires strengthening innovation more than ever before.

    Huagong, he added, will continue to increase investment in innovation, boost talent density, and expand its network of partners.

    The company said the weeding robot has completed algorithm validation trials in test fields in Yunnan and Heilongjiang provinces, and global pre-orders are now open.

    Mass production is targeted for 2026, it added.

    This photo shows the Hg LaserWeeder, a 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot demonstrating weeding operation at a product launch event in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, June 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    Visitors learn about the Hg LaserWeeder, a 24/7 intelligent laser weeding robot at a product launch event in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province, June 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    MIL OSI China News –

    June 30, 2025
  • More Indians now invest in equities as financialisation of household savings rises: SBI

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The financialisation of household savings in India has gained significant momentum, with the share of equities in household savings rising from 2.5 per cent in FY20 to 5.1 per cent in FY24, according to an SBI Research report released on Monday.

    The report noted that the Indian credit market is witnessing structural shifts, with headline bank credit growth figures potentially masking underlying trends. It added that, going forward, the sources of credit origination through bank deposits—primarily household savings—need to be closely monitored.

    According to the report, public sector banks (PSBs) are expected to show stable growth of 12.2 per cent in FY25, compared to a growth rate of 13.6 per cent in FY24.

    However, PSBs’ share in incremental credit has increased significantly, rising to 56.9 per cent in FY25 from 20 per cent in FY18.

    “The government’s 4R strategy—recognition, resolution, recapitalisation, and reforms—has reaped rich dividends. The asset quality in the banking system is now at a record low of 2.6 per cent in H1 FY25, down from 11.5 per cent in FY18,” the report stated.

    After 14 years of decline, PSBs’ share in outstanding credit has improved to 52.3 per cent in FY25, up from 51.8 per cent in FY24 and down from 75.1 per cent in FY10.

    Sectoral credit growth indicates that lending to various sectors has moderated, driven by a slowdown in credit to the services sector and agriculture and allied activities.

    The share of personal loans in incremental credit growth has declined to 37 per cent in FY25 from 43 per cent in FY24, while the industry’s share has increased to 17 per cent in FY25 from 11 per cent in FY24.

    “The X factor in credit growth is credit to the MSME sector, which has risen by 17.8 per cent year-on-year,” said Dr Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Advisor, State Bank of India.

    “Interestingly, MSMEs depend greatly on large corporates through backward integration (and at times, forward integration). Hence, MSME activity levels could be a useful gauge of overall corporate activity, with all financing channels—banks and non-banks—embedded holistically,” he noted.

    Moreover, private credit deals totalled Rs 774 billion in FY24, marking a 7 per cent growth over CY23. This growth is helping meet the diverse financing needs of India Inc. through tailored solutions, primarily via Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), while the issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) also remains prevalent.

    –IANS

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbPU joined the Board of Trustees of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    On June 26, the first meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B.N. Yeltsin was held in Bishkek. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University took part in it. The Council, formed in the spring of 2025, is called upon to promote the development of KRSU. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Chairman of the State Committee for National Security Kamchybek Tashiev, who was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KRSU.

    In his speech, he emphasized the strategic importance of the university for training highly qualified personnel who will contribute to the development of Kyrgyzstan.

    KRSU is the flagship of higher education in our country. We must pay special attention to the quality of students’ training, because they will be the ones who will manage various sectors of the economy and state institutions in the future, Kamchybek Tashiev noted.

    The Board of Trustees includes 16 representatives of government agencies, academic, public and commercial organizations, industrial enterprises of Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Among the Russian members of the Board of Trustees of KRSU are the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation on Education, Chairman of the Council of ANO “Eurasia” Alena Arshinova, Managing Director for New Technologies and Projects of the Rostec State Corporation Maxim Nagaitsev, Rector of the St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University Dmitry Ivanov, Director of JSC “Petersburg Tractor Plant” Sergey Serebryakov. The Polytechnic University was represented by the Rector, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy. All members of the Board of Trustees of KRSU were unanimous in their assessment of the importance of creating a single educational space of Russia and Kyrgyzstan and the flagship role of KRSU in this integration process.

    The key topic of discussion was the KRSU development strategy until 2030 and the long-term vision until 2040. Acting Rector of the University Sergey Volkov presented a plan for the transformation of the university, including the creation of engineering and technical, biomedical and socio-humanitarian clusters. Particular attention is paid to the training of specialists in the field of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics and nuclear medicine. SPbPU, as a curator university, will assist in updating educational programs and developing a research base.

    An important event was the approval of the project for the construction of a new campus of KRSU for 15,000 students. A land plot of 30 hectares has already been allocated near the state residence “Ala-Archa”. The construction is financed by the Russian Federation, and the design will begin immediately after the signing of the intergovernmental agreement.

    Another initiative was the creation of the KRSU Endowment Fund, the first in the Kyrgyz Republic. The fund will accumulate donations and direct investment income to support students, scientific grants and infrastructure development. Members of the board of trustees, including representatives of Gazprom and Rostec, expressed their willingness to participate in its formation.

    The meeting raised issues of combating corruption in universities, expanding the network of regional colleges of KRSU and developing bilingual education programs. Kamchybek Tashiev called for strengthening efforts to preserve the Russian language in the educational space of Kyrgyzstan.

    The Russian language is not only a communication tool, but also a key to advanced knowledge. We must resist attempts to displace it, he stressed.

    The meeting ended with agreements on further cooperation. Russian universities, including SPbPU, will provide expert and methodological support to KRSU, and industrial partners will assist in the employment of graduates.

    I am confident that the combined efforts will allow KRSU to become not only the leading university in Kyrgyzstan, but also one of the leaders in education in Central Asia, summed up Igor Maslov, Head of the Russian Presidential Administration for Interregional and Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries.

    On June 27, a meeting of the Governing Council of KRSU was held. It was chaired by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Konstantin Mogilevsky. At the meeting, Sergey Volkov was unanimously elected as the rector of KRSU for 5 years. The Polytechnic University congratulates Sergey Volkov on his appointment to the position and wishes him success in implementing the ambitious development tasks of the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Refugees escaping Sudan face escalating hunger and malnutrition as food aid risks major reductions

    Source: World Food Programme

    WFP/Mohamed Galal. People continue to flee escalating violence in El Fasher, many arriving in Tawila with little or not. Sudan, Tawila, North Darfur.

    Photo credit

    NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today warned that millions of Sudanese refugees who have fled to neighbouring countries risk plunging deeper into hunger and malnutrition as critical funding shortages force drastic cuts to life saving food assistance.

    Since conflict erupted in Sudan in April 2023, more than 4 million people have fled to neighbouring countries in search of food, shelter and safety – with families often arriving traumatised, malnourished, and with little more than the clothes on their backs.  

    WFP quickly mobilized to provide emergency assistance to refugees escaping to seven neighbouring countries. Food and cash, hot meals, and nutrition support have been provided in the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan, and Uganda. The agency also expanded support to host communities who have generously welcomed refugees, despite often grappling with their own food insecurity needs.

    However, continued food assistance is quickly exceeding available funding. WFP’s support to Sudanese refugees in CAR, Egypt, Ethiopia and Libya may grind to a halt in the coming months as resources run dry. In Uganda, many vulnerable refugees are surviving on less than 500 calories a day – less than a quarter of daily nutritional needs – as new arrivals push refugee support systems to the breaking point. And in Chad, which hosts almost a quarter of the four million refugees who fled Sudan, food rations will be reduced in the coming months unless new contributions are received soon.

    “This is a full-blown regional crisis that’s playing out in countries that already have extreme levels of food insecurity and high levels of conflict,” said Shaun Hughes, WFP’s Emergency Coordinator for the Sudan Regional Crisis. “Millions of people who have fled Sudan depend wholly on support from WFP, but without additional funding we will be forced to make further cuts to food assistance. This will leave vulnerable families, and particularly children, at increasingly severe risk of hunger and malnutrition.”

    Children are particularly vulnerable to sustained periods of food insecurity. Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rates among refugee children in reception centres in Uganda and South Sudan have already breached emergency thresholds as refugees are severely malnourished even before arriving in bordering countries to receive emergency assistance.

    Inside Sudan, WFP has worked to scale up assistance to reach over 4 million people per month – four times more than at the beginning of 2024. Vital support to new refugees in neighbouring countries was also expanded; in Chad, WFP quadrupled warehouse capacity and expanded food pipelines to support the influx of refugees crossing from Darfur and to sustain cross-border operations into Sudan. In Egypt and South Sudan, WFP scaled up cash assistance after the civil conflict began in 2023, enrolling eligible Sudanese families within hours of arrival to provide immediate support.

    “Refugees from Sudan are fleeing for their lives and yet are being met with more hunger, despair, and limited resources on the other side of the border,” said Hughes. “Food assistance is a lifeline for vulnerable refugee families with nowhere else to turn.”

    WFP is urging the international community to mobilise additional resources to sustain food and nutrition assistance for Sudan’s refugees and the host communities supporting them.

    WFP needs just over US$200 million to sustain its emergency response for Sudanese refugees in neighbouring countries for the next 6 months. An additional $575 million is needed for life-saving operations for the most vulnerable inside Sudan.

    “Ultimately, humanitarian support alone will not put an end to conflict and forced displacement –political and global diplomatic action is what’s urgently needed to end the fighting so that peace and stability can return,” said Hughes.

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    Countries hosting refugees fleeing conflict in Sudan:

    Central Africa Republic: WFP is supporting over 25,000 refugees and returnees who have fled the conflict in Sudan. Sudanese refugees receive full rations while CAR citizens returning due to the fighting receive a 75 percent food ration. WFP requires US$4 million to maintain support through October, and will be forced to stop all support for refugees from August unless additional funds are received.

    Chad: Chad hosts one of the largest and fastest growing refugee populations in Africa with nearly 1.4 million refugees. The country is experiencing enormous pressure on already limited resources as 860,000 refugees and 274,000 returnees have arrived since the Sudan crisis began more than two years ago. Around 1,000 refugees continue to arrive daily into Chad, mostly from North Darfur, numbers similar to the high rates seen at the beginning of the Sudan crisis. WFP aims to support more than 1.2 million Sudanese refugees, returnees, and families in host communities in 2025. If no further funding is confirmed, food assistance will be reduced in the coming months. WFP needs US$77 million for its Sudanese refugee response for the next six months (June – November 2025).

    Egypt: Around 1.5 million Sudanese affected by the crisis have arrived in Egypt since the conflict began two years ago, making it the largest host country for arrivals from Sudan, followed by South Sudan. In April, WFP was forced to reduce the number of Sudanese refugees, and refugees of other nationalities receiving food assistance (through cash-based transfers) from 235,000 to 200,000 people. This amounts to a 15 percent cut due to reduced funding. The amount of food refugees receive was also cut by 33 percent. 

    Another reduction in beneficiaries, from 200,000 to 170,000 people, followed in May 2025 – also due to funding constraints. In June, WFP had to further reduce the number of assisted beneficiaries to 150,000. If no additional funding is received, WFP will be forced to halt critical humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable people in August 2025. The total funding requirements until end of 2025 are US$20 million. 

    Ethiopia: WFP currently supports more than 800,000 refugees with cash and in-kind food assistance at 50 percent rations: 100,000 are Sudanese refugees, of which 20,000 are new arrivals in Amhara and Benishangul Gumuz region, where they receive full rations. WFP requires $18 million to support Sudanese refugees for the next 6 months (June to November) – and a total of US$40 million to continue supporting all refugees at half rations through December. 

    Libya: WFP is providing monthly food assistance and nutrition support to 50,000 refugees, most of whom have fled Sudan since the start of the war in 2023. This is a fraction of the estimated 313,000 Sudanese refugees who have arrived in Libya in the last two years, a figure that UNHCR forecasts could reach 650,000 by the end of 2025. However, WFP does not have the funds to expand beyond its current caseload, and will be forced to end all assistance by the end of July without additional funding. WFP requires $5 million to continue its support from July to November 2025. 

    Uganda: Uganda is home to 1.9 million refugees, including 81,000 from Sudan. WFP supports over 660,000 refugees overall, down from 1.6 million supported by WFP in April with hot meals, food assistance, nutrition and livelihood programmes to boost self-reliance.  Since March, refugees classified as moderately vulnerable are receiving just 22 percent rations. WFP requires $6 million to support Sudanese refugees for the next 6 months (June to November) – and a total of US$50 million to provide all refugees with full rations through 2025.

    South Sudan: WFP has assisted 1 million of the 1.16 million new arrivals to South Sudan since the conflict began, of whom 365,000 are Sudanese refugees and the remainder South Sudanese returnees. New arrivals are supported with hot meals, food and cash assistance, and nutrition support immediately after they cross the border. Influxes over the past two years have brought the total number of refugees in South Sudan to more than half a million. Funding shortfalls mean assistance to refugees is being prioritised based on vulnerability. New arrivals who continue onward to established refugee camps receive monthly food assistance at 50 percent rations due to a combination of funding shortfalls and high levels of need within the camps and host communities. WFP also provides nutrition and school meals programmes in refugee camps. WFP faces a US$71 million shortfall for the Sudan refugee response (June – November).

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    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LegCo to consider Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2025

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
         
         The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (July 2) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading debate on the Import and Export (Amendment) Bill 2025 will resume. If the Bill is supported by Members and receive its Second Reading, it will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bill and its report is adopted by the Council, the Bill will be set down for the Third Reading.
     
         Meanwhile, the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.
     
         On Members’ motions, Dr Wendy Hong will move a motion on establishing innovative institutional mechanisms to move full steam ahead with the development of the Core Area of the Northern Metropolis. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Louis Loong, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Michael Tien, Mr Lau Kwok-fan and Mr Gary Zhang will move separate amendments to Dr Hong’s motion.
     
         Ms Doreen Kong will move a motion on developing a personal data protection regime framework to address the challenges in the age of artificial intelligence. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Duncan Chiu, Mr Lam San-keung and Mr Lee Chun-keung will move separate amendments to Ms Kong’s motion.
     
         Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.
     
         The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the “Webcast” system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin + Personal Loans: Why Ready Payday Loans Just Acquired Omega 88

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ready Payday Loans, one of the most visited platforms in the U.S. for best personal loans, has finalized the acquisition of Omega 88, a Bitcoin blockchain start-up founded by Canadian tech entrepreneurs Chad Canuck and Roger Maple. The move, both surprising and disruptive, signals a dramatic intersection between the traditional lending space and the decentralized power of Bitcoin-based infrastructure.

    While the amount of the acquisition remains undisclosed, multiple sources close to the matter say the transaction was finalized earlier this month and marks a new era in consumer finance.

    Ready Payday Loans, long known for helping everyday Americans access fast personal loans online, now appears to be quietly reshaping how those loans are underwritten, approved, and distributed—through technology born out of Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation.

    Ready Payday Loans connects borrowers with fast, secure options—often with same-day approval and no credit check required.

    Why a Best Personal Loans Marketplace Is Investing in Bitcoin Technology

    The announcement has sparked significant conversation among both traditional finance analysts and crypto-native experts. Why would a platform designed to help consumers find low-interest personal loans invest in a company known primarily for blockchain innovation?

    Vice President Randy Murrie didn’t offer much clarity when asked, saying only:
    “Ready Payday Loans has no official comment regarding this recent takeover. All I can tell you is that some big things are ready to happen on our end.”

    Yet behind the scenes, it’s clear this isn’t just an investment—it’s a signal. A shift in how Ready Payday Loans envisions the future of digital lending, particularly in high-volume search categories like best personal loans for bad credit, online personal loans with no credit check, and same-day loan approval.

    Omega 88: The Bitcoin Start-Up Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure

    Founded in the heart of Silicon Valley, Omega 88 was launched in stealth by Canuck and Maple—two Canadian expats known for their contrarian thinking and interest in decentralizing traditional financial processes.

    What makes Omega 88 unique is its Bitcoin-first philosophy. According to insiders, the platform uses a hybrid consensus mechanism blending proof-of-work (PoW) with delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), offering both Bitcoin-grade security and enterprise-grade scalability.

    Omega 88’s infrastructure also reportedly supports:

    • Rust-based smart contracts
    • Zero-knowledge proof encryption (ZK proofs)
    • 3,000+ TPS processing speed
    • Cross-chain compatibility with Ethereum and Solana

    The company recently closed Phase 9 of its token presale, raising more than $7 million from early investors. Many of those investors are now speculating about how the technology might be used in real-world applications, particularly decentralized identity, credit scoring, and blockchain-based lending systems.

    When asked about the decision to sell, co-founder Roger Maple responded:
    “We didn’t go looking for this deal. But when Ready Payday Loans approached us with a long-term vision tied to financial inclusion, it just clicked.”

    Bitcoin’s Role in Delivering the Best Personal Loans Online

    The strategic implications of this acquisition are massive.

    On the surface, Ready Payday Loans is a consumer-facing marketplace helping Americans find:

    But under the hood, the company may now be building a blockchain-powered lending engine—one that uses Bitcoin as a technical foundation rather than a currency. By utilizing Omega 88’s infrastructure, Ready Payday Loans could soon offer a more secure, transparent, and efficient application experience backed by verifiable smart contracts and encrypted borrower identities.

    Take control of your financial future today.
    Visit Ready Payday Loans to compare loan options, get matched in minutes, and apply for the best personal loan offers available in 2025.

    Industry Reactions: From Lending to Ledger-Based Verification

    The broader financial industry is taking notice.

    “This is the first time we’ve seen a major U.S. personal loan platform directly acquire a Bitcoin-native infrastructure company,” said fintech strategist Angela Ruiz. “What’s exciting is the possibility of back-end transparency and real-time loan settlement using smart contracts. It’s the future of consumer lending.”

    Ruiz believes this move could also lead to the launch of tokenized credit systems, where borrower reputation is tracked securely on a blockchain—reducing fraud, improving approval times, and lowering overall loan risk.

    Other experts believe that integrating Bitcoin-backed verification tools into the loan matching process could dramatically shorten underwriting timelines, especially for borrowers with limited credit histories.

    Silicon Valley Expansion: More Than Just Code

    As part of the acquisition, Ready Payday Loans confirmed that Omega 88 will remain a standalone brand, continuing operations under its own name while benefiting from strategic alignment with its parent company.

    To support upcoming product rollouts, Ready Payday Loans will launch:

    • A new R&D center in San Jose
    • Strategic hiring of blockchain engineers, AI credit analysts, and UX designers
    • Early testing of blockchain-loan integration across its lender network

    Roger Maple described the integration strategy as “mutual autonomy,” with Omega 88 continuing to build core protocols while Ready Payday Loans applies them to consumer lending use cases.

    “We’re not here to add blockchain for buzzwords,” Maple said. “We’re here to use Bitcoin logic to solve real credit problems in real time.”

    What Borrowers Can Expect Today — and Tomorrow

    While blockchain-based features are still in development, U.S. consumers can continue to rely on Ready Payday Loans for:

    As Omega 88’s tools are integrated over time, borrowers may eventually benefit from:

    • Blockchain-verified credit assessments
    • Tamper-proof loan terms
    • Bitcoin-secured identity authentication
    • Faster, more accurate approvals

    “Even if users don’t realize it, they could soon be getting personal loans powered by Bitcoin protocols,” said one product lead. “That’s where the industry is going—and we’re getting there first.”

    Bitcoin as a Financial Backbone — Not Just an Asset

    The deeper message here is that Bitcoin is evolving.

    No longer just a speculative store of value, Bitcoin is increasingly being used as a foundation for broader financial systems. Through Omega 88, its cryptographic architecture could now power everything from loan verification and document handling, to borrower rewards and repayment automation.

    And in the hands of Ready Payday Loans, this evolution may be visible in ways most consumers never expected—from lower APRs to fewer application barriers and increased approval speed.

    Call to Action: Experience the Future of Lending Today

    Whether you’re a first-time borrower or a crypto-curious consumer, Ready Payday Loans is redefining what it means to apply for a loan in 2025.

    Get started now:

    Don’t wait for the future — borrow from it.
    Explore your options at Ready Payday Loans, where Bitcoin technology meets consumer-first lending.

    Disclaimer:

    This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer to buy or sell financial products. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making credit or investment decisions. Bitcoin and blockchain assets involve volatility and may not be suitable for all borrowers. Use responsibly.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96986fd3-3f07-47ed-828c-aa25b8c76169

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin + Personal Loans: Why Ready Payday Loans Just Acquired Omega 88

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ready Payday Loans, one of the most visited platforms in the U.S. for best personal loans, has finalized the acquisition of Omega 88, a Bitcoin blockchain start-up founded by Canadian tech entrepreneurs Chad Canuck and Roger Maple. The move, both surprising and disruptive, signals a dramatic intersection between the traditional lending space and the decentralized power of Bitcoin-based infrastructure.

    While the amount of the acquisition remains undisclosed, multiple sources close to the matter say the transaction was finalized earlier this month and marks a new era in consumer finance.

    Ready Payday Loans, long known for helping everyday Americans access fast personal loans online, now appears to be quietly reshaping how those loans are underwritten, approved, and distributed—through technology born out of Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundation.

    Ready Payday Loans connects borrowers with fast, secure options—often with same-day approval and no credit check required.

    Why a Best Personal Loans Marketplace Is Investing in Bitcoin Technology

    The announcement has sparked significant conversation among both traditional finance analysts and crypto-native experts. Why would a platform designed to help consumers find low-interest personal loans invest in a company known primarily for blockchain innovation?

    Vice President Randy Murrie didn’t offer much clarity when asked, saying only:
    “Ready Payday Loans has no official comment regarding this recent takeover. All I can tell you is that some big things are ready to happen on our end.”

    Yet behind the scenes, it’s clear this isn’t just an investment—it’s a signal. A shift in how Ready Payday Loans envisions the future of digital lending, particularly in high-volume search categories like best personal loans for bad credit, online personal loans with no credit check, and same-day loan approval.

    Omega 88: The Bitcoin Start-Up Rebuilding Financial Infrastructure

    Founded in the heart of Silicon Valley, Omega 88 was launched in stealth by Canuck and Maple—two Canadian expats known for their contrarian thinking and interest in decentralizing traditional financial processes.

    What makes Omega 88 unique is its Bitcoin-first philosophy. According to insiders, the platform uses a hybrid consensus mechanism blending proof-of-work (PoW) with delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), offering both Bitcoin-grade security and enterprise-grade scalability.

    Omega 88’s infrastructure also reportedly supports:

    • Rust-based smart contracts
    • Zero-knowledge proof encryption (ZK proofs)
    • 3,000+ TPS processing speed
    • Cross-chain compatibility with Ethereum and Solana

    The company recently closed Phase 9 of its token presale, raising more than $7 million from early investors. Many of those investors are now speculating about how the technology might be used in real-world applications, particularly decentralized identity, credit scoring, and blockchain-based lending systems.

    When asked about the decision to sell, co-founder Roger Maple responded:
    “We didn’t go looking for this deal. But when Ready Payday Loans approached us with a long-term vision tied to financial inclusion, it just clicked.”

    Bitcoin’s Role in Delivering the Best Personal Loans Online

    The strategic implications of this acquisition are massive.

    On the surface, Ready Payday Loans is a consumer-facing marketplace helping Americans find:

    But under the hood, the company may now be building a blockchain-powered lending engine—one that uses Bitcoin as a technical foundation rather than a currency. By utilizing Omega 88’s infrastructure, Ready Payday Loans could soon offer a more secure, transparent, and efficient application experience backed by verifiable smart contracts and encrypted borrower identities.

    Take control of your financial future today.
    Visit Ready Payday Loans to compare loan options, get matched in minutes, and apply for the best personal loan offers available in 2025.

    Industry Reactions: From Lending to Ledger-Based Verification

    The broader financial industry is taking notice.

    “This is the first time we’ve seen a major U.S. personal loan platform directly acquire a Bitcoin-native infrastructure company,” said fintech strategist Angela Ruiz. “What’s exciting is the possibility of back-end transparency and real-time loan settlement using smart contracts. It’s the future of consumer lending.”

    Ruiz believes this move could also lead to the launch of tokenized credit systems, where borrower reputation is tracked securely on a blockchain—reducing fraud, improving approval times, and lowering overall loan risk.

    Other experts believe that integrating Bitcoin-backed verification tools into the loan matching process could dramatically shorten underwriting timelines, especially for borrowers with limited credit histories.

    Silicon Valley Expansion: More Than Just Code

    As part of the acquisition, Ready Payday Loans confirmed that Omega 88 will remain a standalone brand, continuing operations under its own name while benefiting from strategic alignment with its parent company.

    To support upcoming product rollouts, Ready Payday Loans will launch:

    • A new R&D center in San Jose
    • Strategic hiring of blockchain engineers, AI credit analysts, and UX designers
    • Early testing of blockchain-loan integration across its lender network

    Roger Maple described the integration strategy as “mutual autonomy,” with Omega 88 continuing to build core protocols while Ready Payday Loans applies them to consumer lending use cases.

    “We’re not here to add blockchain for buzzwords,” Maple said. “We’re here to use Bitcoin logic to solve real credit problems in real time.”

    What Borrowers Can Expect Today — and Tomorrow

    While blockchain-based features are still in development, U.S. consumers can continue to rely on Ready Payday Loans for:

    As Omega 88’s tools are integrated over time, borrowers may eventually benefit from:

    • Blockchain-verified credit assessments
    • Tamper-proof loan terms
    • Bitcoin-secured identity authentication
    • Faster, more accurate approvals

    “Even if users don’t realize it, they could soon be getting personal loans powered by Bitcoin protocols,” said one product lead. “That’s where the industry is going—and we’re getting there first.”

    Bitcoin as a Financial Backbone — Not Just an Asset

    The deeper message here is that Bitcoin is evolving.

    No longer just a speculative store of value, Bitcoin is increasingly being used as a foundation for broader financial systems. Through Omega 88, its cryptographic architecture could now power everything from loan verification and document handling, to borrower rewards and repayment automation.

    And in the hands of Ready Payday Loans, this evolution may be visible in ways most consumers never expected—from lower APRs to fewer application barriers and increased approval speed.

    Call to Action: Experience the Future of Lending Today

    Whether you’re a first-time borrower or a crypto-curious consumer, Ready Payday Loans is redefining what it means to apply for a loan in 2025.

    Get started now:

    Don’t wait for the future — borrow from it.
    Explore your options at Ready Payday Loans, where Bitcoin technology meets consumer-first lending.

    Disclaimer:

    This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, financial guidance, or an offer to buy or sell financial products. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making credit or investment decisions. Bitcoin and blockchain assets involve volatility and may not be suitable for all borrowers. Use responsibly.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/96986fd3-3f07-47ed-828c-aa25b8c76169

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Digital Asset Technologies Portfolio Company, LiquidLink Launches Bitcoin Lightning and XRP ILP Nodes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Asset Technologies Inc. (CSE: DATT) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) (“DATT” or the “Company”), a technology focused investment issuer, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned portfolio company, LiquidLink AI Corp. (“LiquidLink”) has launched enterprise-grade infrastructure on the Bitcoin Lightning Network and Ripple’s Interledger Protocol (ILP). These deployments position LiquidLink as a foundational hub in the emerging Internet of Value, much like the backbone ISPs that interconnected global networks in the early 2000s.

    The Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s Layer 2 scaling solution, enables instant, low-cost payments. The Interledger Protocol (ILP) seamlessly routes payments across different ledgers. LiquidLink aims to build one of the most connected hubs, bridging fragmented liquidity pools and enabling reliable settlement between networks. The company focuses on being the infrastructure layer merchants and institutions depend on, rather than simply acquiring Bitcoin or XRP.

    “We see clear parallels between what we’re building and the early internet,” said Marcus Ingram, CEO of LiquidLink. “Wholesale ISPs created backbones that everyone relied on. LiquidLink is developing a payments backbone to deliver liquidity, reliability, and speed across Bitcoin, XRP, and dozens of other networks.”

    With the rise of stablecoins on Bitcoin (via RGB smart contracts and Taproot Assets) and expanding stablecoin support on the XRP Ledger, LiquidLink plans to support this wave of commerce. The recent Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (Genius Act) provides clear legal frameworks for regulated stablecoin issuance, further accelerating this momentum.

    LiquidLink’s next milestone with respect to its nodes is creating the first cross-chain liquidity bridge to connect Bitcoin-native assets (including RGB tokens, Taproot Assets, Liquid, and Rootstock) with the XRP Ledger. This bridge will facilitate seamless asset movement between Bitcoin and XRPL.

    LiquidLink’s node business operates independently but complements XRPFY, the company’s flagship platform for efficient payment routing and liquidity discovery. LiquidLink plans to use XRPFY for its own nodes to find cost-effective payment paths and exchange opportunities across networks.

    LiquidLink’s Lightning Network node public address can be tracked on any lightning network explorer; we recommend the following: https://mempool.space/lightning/node/039d3233722961a471d29b6fedf46d9f71585e29e13fe71dccd72c9b3b0668e188

    About Digital Asset Technologies Inc.

    Digital Asset Technologies (CSE: DATT) is a publicly traded investment issuer that identifies and makes equity investments in global companies that are developing and commercializing technology. Through its portfolio company, Liquidlink AI Corp., the Company has entered the blockchain technology sector with a focus on real-world asset tokenization, decentralized infrastructure, and advanced trading analytics.

    Email: info@datech.ca
    ‎Learn more: https://www.datech.ca

    About Liquidlink AI Corp. 
    ‎
    LiquidLink is a portfolio company of Digital Asset Technologies Inc., focused on building secure, interoperable infrastructure for the tokenized economy. Its flagship product, Xrpfy, provides self-custody discovery tools, trading intelligence, and RWA launchpad capabilities for the XRPL ecosystem and is expanding to support multiple blockchains.

    Media Contact:
    ‎
    Marcus Ingram
    marcus@liquidlink.ai

    LiquidLink Website: https://liquidlink.ai
    LiquidLink X (Twitter): @LiquidLink_XRP

    The Canadian Securities Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

    For further information, please contact Marcus Ingram, CEO, marcus@liquidlink.ai.

    Cautionary Note regarding Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as, “subject to”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s business strategy, current and future investments, and updated Investment Policy. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions, but the actual results may be materially different from any future expectations expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements can be affected by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the equity markets generally and a failure to obtain the necessary approvals from the Canadian Securities Exchange. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Haffner Energy Reports Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Haffner Energy Reports Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

    Strategic milestones were reached, opening up the prospect of a commercial and economic ramp-up in the current financial year

    Vitry-le-François, France – June 30, 2025, 08:00am (CEST)

    • 2024-2025, a year of milestones demonstrating Haffner Energy‘s technological maturity: commissioning of the Marolles showcase site and green hydrogen production kick-off; signature of a first contract essential to the development of a hydrogen, electricity, and biochar production unit at the Corbat Group site in Glovelier, Switzerland; new strategic partnerships with recognized international players, particularly in the SAF industry;
    • Launch of a capital increase1 that resulted, after the close of the fiscal year, in a €7M fundraising with widening of the free float to almost 25%;
    • Net cash available of €559k at 03/31/2025 and a significantly reduced cash-burn rate, thanks to the ramp-up of the cash preservation plan initiated in November 2023;
    • EBITDA* improved significantly to -€10,011k, driven by revenue returning to positive at €378k and cost reductions, and a net loss of -€12,311k for the year ended 03/31/2025;
    • A consolidated 2025-2026 commercial outlook (total pipeline of €1.55Bn and €388M weighted pipeline2 at the end of March 2025) and a confirmed EBITDA-breakeven target at 03/31/2026.

    HAFFNER ENERGY (ISIN code: FR0014007ND6 – Ticker: ALHAF), just published its consolidated annual results at 03/31/2025, as approved on 06/27/2025 by the Board of Directors. On this occasion, the Company provided an update on its progress and outlook.

    Philippe HAFFNER, Co-founder and CEO of Haffner Energy said:

    “The 2024-2025 financial year is in continuity with the path we embarked on back in the second half of 2023. After launching new offers to expand our addressable market beyond hydrogen and achieving a significant increase in our project portfolio, we continue to roll out our roadmap. This year, we have carried out structuring projects that bring us closer to our objective of profitable growth: first, we have set up an industrial-scale showcase site in Marolles presenting all our technologies, whether in operation or still in development – seemingly the first site in the world to produce green hydrogen from solid biomass; this decisive element for the conversion of our project pipeline into contracts has already enabled us to sign a first contract for the installation of a hydrogen, electricity, and biochar production unit in Switzerland. To support our development, we have also continued to strengthen our network of partnerships with leading players, such as LanzaJet, LanzaTech, Atoba, and Luxaviation for the SAF market.

    In terms of financial results, although the conversion of our project pipeline into contracts had not yet materialized at 03/31/2025 and we remain in a loss-making position, we have recorded an improvement in our EBITDA thanks to the cost-cutting efforts undertaken to preserve our cash. With the first significant contracts expected to be signed, the 2025-2026 financial year should enable us to achieve our target of breakeven EBITDA by March 31, 2026.

    The capital increase launched at the end of the financial year, to which the family holding company Haffner Participation contributed €950k, resulted in a €7M fundraising in early April 2025. It will enable us to support the Company’s development. The success of this operation is due in particular to the commitment of most of our historical shareholders and to the arrival of new investors. We would like to thank them for their confidence in our project and our prospects, despite the recent turbulence on the Haffner Energy stock market.”

    I. 2024-2025: ADVANCES ILLUSTRATE HAFFNER ENERGY’S TECHNOLOGICAL MATURITY

    During the FY 2024-2025, Haffner Energy took crucial steps to accelerate its commercial and industrial development, with the creation of the Marolles showcase site and the signing of major partnership agreements, particularly in the SAF industry.

    Operational commissioning of the Marolles hydrogen and renewable gas production, testing and training center: a strategic priority for the year

    During the period, the attention of the Haffner Energy team was particularly focused on the installation and commissioning of a showcase site for the Company’s technologies and expertise in the Vitry-Marolles business park (Marne County), near its headquarters. Started in late 2023, the development of this production, testing and training center unfolded in several stages: after archaeological excavations, site preparation and equipment assembly, the center entered the renewable gas (syngas) production phase on June 18, 2024 (cf. 06/20/2024 press release). Equipped with new-generation equipment and intended to operate continuously 8,000 hours per year, this site was inaugurated on November 22, 2024, during Industry Week (cf. 11/22/2024 press release and press kit).

    After obtaining regulatory approvals and installing additional equipment, the team dedicated to this project reached a strategic milestone for Haffner Energy’s industrial and commercial development with, in February 2025, the commissioning of mobility-grade green hydrogen production (cf. 02/26/2025 press releases). Green hydrogen produced as part of the activities on the Marolles site – 120 tonnes/year – is to be commercialized. Haffner Energy already signed an offtake Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2024, with a French operator specializing in hydrogen removal and resale in order to decarbonize mobility and industry.

    This site now allows the Company’s customers and prospects to test the range of possibilities offered by Haffner Energy technologies at full-scale and with their own biomass: production of “super green” gas and hydrogen, co-production of electricity, production and/or gasification of biocarbon and/or biochar. This site is also intended to train their teams in operating and maintaining the equipment.

    This project, which has resulted in the world’s first known site producing hydrogen from solid biomass residues, was made possible thanks to the support and commitment of the French public authorities through various local and national entities. It has thus benefited from more than €1.5M in public funding3, demonstrating the trust placed in Haffner Energy to contribute to the green reindustrialization strategy led by the French government.

    While the success of this structuring project attests to Haffner Energy’s technological and industrial maturity, it will also demonstrate the economic and ecological relevance of its technologies. Indeed, compared to alternative technologies, water electrolysis in particular, the “super green” hydrogen produced by Haffner Energy through its thermolysis technology is especially competitive due to the low cost of the primary energy used (biomass), combined with excellent energy efficiency (+ 75% for installations > 20MW). In addition, this hydrogen is carbon negative when co-produced biochar is used to sequester biogenic carbon.

    This showcase site is therefore a decisive tool to realize the Company’s commercial potential. In the short term, it will allow several contracts awaiting signature to move forward, as evidenced by the recent signing of a first contract for the construction of a hydrogen, electricity, and biochar production unit from forestry residues on the Corbat Group site in Glovelier, Switzerland, for H2bois SA. This unit, which is expected to be commissioned in July 2026, represents a total order value for Haffner Energy that is likely to reach €8.3M including options (cf. 03/12/2025 press release).

    2024-2025: new strategic partnerships with leading players

    The growing maturity of Haffner Energy’s technologies in their various applications has enabled the Company to amplify the process of building strategic partnerships already underway and to gain the trust of leading players. During this past year, new agreements have mainly occurred in the SAF industry, the Company’s priority segment given its market potential.

    Haffner Energy established a first partnership with the American company LanzaJet in June 2024 in the context of its SAF production plant project, Paris-Vatry SAF (cf. 06/06/2024 press release). A global leader in ATJ (Alcohol-to-Jet) technology, LanzaJet is a remarkably advanced player in the industry with more than 90 SAF projects in its portfolio. It was named in 2024 by Time Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential Companies”. Its investors include the Aéroport de Paris (ADP) group, British Airways, Airbus, Southwest Airlines and Microsoft, among others.

    A key agreement was also signed in September 2024 with IðunnH2, the green hydrogen and sustainable e-fuel project developer in charge of Iceland’s largest e-SAF production plant project (65,000-tonne capacity). Located near Keflavík International Airport, the site is to be commissioned in 2028, using biogenic carbon from on-site biocarbon gasification with Haffner Energy’s patented technology. This solution was chosen by IðunnH2 for its ability to significantly reduce costs and increase productivity in the e-SAF production process. Indeed, in Iceland, the limited volumes of local biomass mean low access to biogenic carbon, an essential component of SAF. Haffner Energy’s supplies of solid biocarbon, gasified on-site by its Gasiliner®, will provide a competitive and flexible alternative to the usual option of biogenic CO2, a gas that is expensive to capture, transport and store. (cf. 09/02/2024 press release).

    Keen to amplify the scope of their first partnership, Haffner Energy and LanzaJet announced another partnership agreement in January 2025 (cf. 01/28/2025 press release), accompanied by LanzaTech, the developer of a differentiating solution for transforming syngas into ethanol and a LanzaJet shareholder. The Nasdaq-listed company is a recognized leader in commercial carbon management solutions.

    The objective of the tripartite agreement is to explore joint projects for the conversion of biomass residues into sustainable aviation fuel across the entire SAF production value chain by combining the technologies of the three companies. It also involves exploring a variety of opportunities, including the development of industrial facilities, fuel purchase agreements, and joint technology licenses, as well as financial support and/or investment in specific SAF projects.

    Haffner Energy also entered into a partnership agreement with ATOBA Energy in February 2025 (cf. 02/20/2025 press release), a SAF aggregator whose purpose is to solve the financial dilemma between airlines and producers by allowing different players to benefit from long-term SAF contracts at optimized prices, in particular through off-takes from diversified producers and technologies. This partnership should facilitate the financing of Haffner Energy’s SAF projects by removing the barriers of this value chain, as production plant projects struggle with signing the necessary contracts to guarantee investment returns. The identification of Haffner Energy by ATOBA Energy as a strategic player in the SAF ecosystem is another testament to the competitiveness of its technological solutions.

    Lastly, after the end of the fiscal year, Haffner Energy announced a partnership agreement with global business aviation leader Luxaviation to accelerate the production and promotion of SAF. Luxaviation is to take an active role in SAF Zero (cf. 06/18/2024 press release), an initiative launched by Haffner Energy in September 2024 (cf. 09/12/2024 press release).

    In addition, Haffner Energy has pursued its partnership approach aimed at diversifying its sustainable biomass supply sources. In France, a new agreement was signed in August 2024 with Bambbco, leader in the development of the bamboo industry in France (cf. 09/24/2024 press release). The partnership aims to improve the energy use of biomass, particularly on marginal lands and semi-desert areas, by creating local ecosystems for SAF projects. In a similar fashion, Haffner Energy had signed a partnership early 2024 with the US company Hexas, specialized in the production of raw plant-based materials from its regenerative crop: XanoGrass™ (cf. 03/13/2024 press release).

    II. SUCCESSFULLY RAISING THE FUNDS NEEDED TO FINANCE THE COMPANY’S GROWTH

    Shortly before FY 2024-2025 ended, Haffner Energy launched a capital increase through the issue of shares with share subscription warrants (ABSA), while maintaining shareholders’ preferential subscription rights (DPS).

    This operation’s final completion, materialized by the settlement-delivery of the shares on April 4, 2025, i.e. just after the close of the fiscal year, enabled the company to raise €7M and expand its free float, which now stands at almost 25% of the capital.

    As announced in June 2024, and within the framework of the authorizations granted by the Annual General Meeting of September 12, 2024, Haffner Energy raised funds to accelerate the Company’s development. Following a decision by the Board of Directors at its meeting of March 12, 2025, this took the form of a €7M capital increase through the issue of ABSAs with shareholders’ preferential subscription rights (DPS).

    A two-stage transaction: €7M through the issue of ABSAs, potentially doubled if the warrants are exercised within 18 months.

    As a reminder, the operation had the following characteristics:

    – Transaction eligible for the IR-PME, PEA and PEA-PME, FIP-FCPI and Article 150-0 B ter schemes
    – Allocation of preferential subscription rights (DPS): on the basis of 1 preferential subscription right for 1 share held on 03/14/2025
    – Negotiability of DPS from 03/17/2025 to 03/26/2025 inclusive
    – Subscription ratio: 9 ABSA for 23 Existing Shares
    – Subscription price per ABSA: €0.40, i.e. a 59% discount to the closing price on 03/12/2025, the day before the transaction was announced (€0.98).
    – ABSA subscription period from 03/19/2025 to 03/28/2025 inclusive
    – Final completion of the issue recorded on 04/04/2025, for an amount of €6,995,497.60, of which €1,748,874.40 par value and €5,246,623.20 issue premium, bringing the Company’s share capital to €6,218,220.10.
    – Settlement-delivery of the ABSA: 04/04/2025
    – Trading of New Shares (ISIN: FR0014007ND6 – Ticker: ALHAF) and BSAs (ISIN FR001400Y4X9) on Euronext Growth in Paris since 04/04/2025Trading of New Shares (ISIN: FR0014007ND6 – Ticker: ALHAF) and BSAs (ISIN FR001400Y4X9) on Euronext Growth in Paris since 04/04/2025
    – Terms and conditions of exercise of the warrants attached to the ABSAs (on the basis of 1 warrant per New Share): as from 04/04/2026 for a period of 6 months, 3 warrants entitling the holder to subscribe to one New Share at a price of €1.20. Exercise of all the warrants would ultimately represent a potential capital increase of €6,995,498 gross.

    This operation benefited from the renewed support of historical shareholders (Haffner Participation, VICAT, EUREFI) and new investors, who had committed to participate in the transaction up to €5.5M.

    It was carried out with the assistance of Gilbert Dupont, as global coordinator and bookrunner, and CIC Market Solutions as custodian.

    Post-transaction, a modified capital structure and a near-doubling of the free float

    The gross capital increase recorded by the Board of Directors at its meeting on April 1, 2025 amounted to €6,995,497.60, including €1,748,874.40 nominal value and €5,246,623.60 share premium, and resulted in the issuance of 17,488,744 ABSAs at a subscription price of €0.40 per share, including €0.10 nominal value and €0.30 issue premium (cf. press releases of 2/04/2025 and 4/04/2025).

    Following the issuance of ABSA, Haffner Energy’s share capital was increased to €6,218,220.10 divided into 62,182,201 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.10.

    The operation led to a change in the breakdown of capital and voting rights. In particular, the capital increase led to a significant increase in the free float (from 12.83% to 24.75%), which should ultimately prove positive for the share’s attractiveness.

    Table: Impact of the ABSA issue on the breakdown of share capital and Differential Voting Rights

      Before Capital Increase After Capital Increase
      Number of shares % of Capital Number of DVR % of exercisable DVRs Number of shares % of Capital Number of DVR % of exercisable DVRs
    Haffner Participation 17 824 000 39,88% 35 648 000 45,15% 20 199 000 32,48% 38 023 000 39,42%
    Eurefi 5 741 600 12,85% 11 483 200 14,54% 8 311 600 13,37% 14 053 200 14,57%
    Sous total Concert 23 565 600 52,73% 47 131 200 59,69% 28 510 600 45,85% 52 076 200 53,99%
    Vicat 1 175 000 2,63% 1 175 000 1,49% 3 675 000 5,91% 3 675 000 3,81%
    Eren Industries 1 000 000 2,24% 2 000 000 2,53% 1 391 302 2,24% 2 391 302 2,48%
    Kouros 11 826 112 26,46% 21 920 542 27,76% 11 826 112 19,02% 21 920 542 22,73%
    HRS 1 000 000 2,24% 1 000 000 1,27% 1 000 000 1,61% 1 000 000 1,04%
    Flottant 5 736 238 12,83% 5 736 238 7,26% 15 388 680 24,75% 15 388 680 15,95%
    Self-holding 390 507 0,87% – 0,00% 390 507 0,63% – 0,00%
    TOTAL 44 693 457 100% 78 962 980 100% 62 182 201 100% 96 451 724 100%

    For the record, a shareholder who did not take part in the operation and previously held 1% of the capital saw a dilutive effect of 0.72% applied to his position.

    After the operation, stock price in turmoil 

    Mechanically, and all other things being equal, Haffner Energy’s share price should have fallen by around 28%, in line with the dilutive effect. However, following the capital increase, the share experienced unexpectedly high trading volumes, due first and foremost to massive and disorderly selling, leading to a drop in the share price to a low of €0.25 on 04/18/2025. Since then, the stock price has begun to rise again (to €0.35 on 06/23/2025). Trade is still occurring in very high volumes, without Haffner Energy having any specific information on their origin.

    III. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS OF LOW SIGNIFICANCE, MARKED BY EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EBITDA AND PRESERVE CASH

    The consolidated financial statements presented below, for which audit procedures are in progress, were approved by the Board of Directors at its 06/27/2025 meeting. The scope of consolidation and accounting methods used at March 31, 2025, are unchanged from the previous year: Haffner Energy’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS; the only consolidated subsidiary is Jacquier.

    In terms of consolidated financial results, FY 2024-2025 displays a similar profile to the previous one, albeit with a few changes.

    In thousands of euros 03.31.25
    (12 months)
    03.31.24
    (12 months)
    Net sales
    Other income
    378
    79
    -157
    69
    EBITDA -10,011 -12,791
    Operating result -12,275 -10,263
    Net income -12,311 -9,935
    Shareholders’ equity 14,300 26,768
    Cash available 5594 11,042

    At 03/31/025, consolidated revenue remained amounted to €378k. It mainly comprised sales of boiler-making equipment by Jacquier and various services and studies by Haffner Energy.

    As a reminder, consolidated revenue was negative for FY 2023-2024 (-157 k€) due to the impact of the termination of the R-Hynoca contract in December 20235 (cf. 14/12/2023 press release).

    Confirmed EBIDTA improvement thanks to cost-cutting measures

    Extending the trend of the first half of the year, EBITDA6continued to improve to -€10,011k, under the combined effect of the decrease in purchases consumed (-15%), personnel costs (-17%) and external expenses (-23%), resulting from the full impact of the cash preservation plan initiated in November 2023.

    Operating result nevertheless deteriorated (-€12,275k at 03/31/2025, down €2,012k compared to 03/31/2024). This change is mainly due to the reversal of provisions for losses on completion from the previous year in the amount of €5,787k.

    As of 03/31/2025, consolidated net income stood at -€12,311k, registering a larger loss than last year (-€9,935k at 03/31/2024).

    After appropriation of net income, shareholders’ equity amounted to €14,300k, excluding the impact of the capital increase which will be taken into account in FY 2025-2026 due to its completion after the closing date.

    Haffner Energy’s other assets and liabilities are as follows:

    On the assets side, non-current assets (€11,250k, or +€309k) were almost stable, mainly composed of intangible assets representing the Company’s intellectual property (€8,105k as of 03/31/2025 compared to €7,843k as of 03/31/2024). Current assets, on the other hand, contracted significantly to €22,456k (-€12,321k), mainly due to:

    • the consumption of a significant portion of cash (€559k as of 03/31/2025 compared to €11,042k as of 03/31/2024).
    • the decrease in other current assets (advances paid to suppliers for €2,464k and Research Tax Credit for €941k).

    Conversely, inventories and outstandings increased, reaching €13,432k at the end of the financial year (+€3,287k) mainly due to the installation of the Marolles site.

    On the liabilities side, shareholders’ equity amounted to €14,300k at 03/31/2025 (a decrease of €12,468k) mainly due to the allocation of the year’s profit to reserves. It should be noted that the capital increase is not taken into account as of 03/31/2025.
    Non-current liabilities decreased slightly (-€268k at 03/31/2025 to €5,833k). This change takes into account the €500k RDI loan received from Bpifrance in March 2025.
    Current liabilities, meanwhile, increased +€725k to €13,574k at 31/03/2025. This change is mainly due to the net increase in provisions ongoing litigations (+€882k to €1,116k at 31/03/2025).

    It should be noted that, as the proceedings with Sara and Carbonloop are still in progress, the balance sheet position of previous years has been maintained. In addition, a provision has been booked in respect of employee-related litigation.

    Net cash position necessitates fundraising despite reduced cash-burn rate

    As of 03/31/2025, net cash and cash equivalents amounted to €559k.

    As a reminder, the main measures of the cash preservation plan initiated since November 2023 and implemented during the year have focused on:

    • Overheads in addition to reinforced budget management and expense control measures, the company reduced fees, cancelled non-essential service or subcontracting contracts whose tasks could be handled internally, changed payroll managers, renegotiated the commercial terms of other contracts, and limited travel and related expenses to essentials.
      • Payroll: in addition to the freeze on recruitment and replacements, as well as the absence of a general salary increase over FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-2025, Haffner Energy implemented a targeted redundancy plan in the summer of 2024, resulting in the loss of nine (9) positions. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, a redundancy plan for economic reasons was launched at SAS Jacquier. This redundancy plan resulted in the departure of three (3) employees from the workforce on 06/16/2025.
      • Leased surface areas: these have been reduced in both Nantes and Paris, thanks to the relocation of the Paris offices in January 2025 and the termination of the lease on the 1st floor of the Nantes offices.
      • Postponement of non-priority investments, such as the deployment of a new ERP system (€1.3M).
      • Renegotiations with strategic partners and service providers to review certain delivery schedules and invoice payment deadlines (€3M)
      • Deferrals of payments illustrating the commitment of all internal stakeholders to the company, such as the deferral of the payment of the individual portion of employees’ target-based bonuses and the payment of directors’ fees; lastly, we note the waiver by the two executives and founding investors, Philippe and Marc Haffner, of the variable portion of their remuneration for FY 2023-2024, as well as the temporary two-stage reduction of part of their fixed remuneration for FY 2023-2024 and FY 2024-2025. These amounts have been provisioned in the financial statements.

    Thanks to the implementation of these cost-saving measures, the average monthly cash-burn rate was significantly reduced during the year, gradually falling from €1.4M at the end of 2023 to €1M at the end of 2024, to about €0.6M per month in Q1 2025 (calendar year), excluding income and non-recurring expenses.

    In order to ensure that the Company would have the necessary resources to pursue its development until the expected ramp-up in revenue, and as announced as early as June 2024, Haffner Energy therefore initiated the above-mentioned capital increase during the year (see page 4).          

    Having carried out a review of its liquidity risk, the Company considers that it will have sufficient cash to finance its activities until at least 03/31/2026.

    This cash outlook takes into account:

    – The €7M capital increase finally subscribed on April 4, 2025, after the closing of FY 2024-2025;

    – The receipt, in March 2025, of a €500k innovation grant from Bpifrance (RDI loan) for the hydrogen production, testing and training center project in Marolles (Marl’Hy);

    – Cost reductions undertaken by the Company (see page 8) that cap the average monthly cash burn-rate, excluding non-recurring income and expenses, at around €600k (compared with €1M at the end of 2024).

    In the 1st half of the year, this is subject to the successful completion of the endurance test at the Marolles site and the signature of the resulting contracts, as well as to the obtaining, during the year, of additional financing linked to the equipment at the Marolles site.

    IV. PROJECTS AND PROSPECTS: FOUR NEW OPERATIONAL PRIORITIES

    For the current financial year, the Haffner Energy team, boosted by the confidence and support from its business partners, shareholders and institutional ecosystem, has set four new operational priorities: accelerating the conversion of its pipeline, moving forward with the implementation of targeted strategic projects, continuing to structure its action, and simplifying its governance.

    Accelerating pipeline conversion

    At the end of FY 2024-2025, Haffner Energy had an estimated total sales pipeline of €1.55Bn compared to €1.4Bn at 03/31/2024, confirming a high level of commercial activity due to the various initiatives undertaken since mid-2023: launch of a high-capacity offer for the renewable gas market (syngas) and a SAF offer; business development in the United States through the creation of a subsidiary; increased presence in various US trade fairs dedicated to renewable energies and hydrogen7.

    On the occasion of its capital increase, and in order to offer a clearer and more representative view of its business and prospects, the Company decided to adopt a communication based on a weighted sales pipeline** instead of medium-term annual revenue targets, as was previously practiced, as projects typically convert into backlog over a two-year cycle. This weighted pipeline is determined by applying a probability of success to the potential revenue of each project that counts in the sales pipeline

    At the end of March 2025, Haffner Energy’s weighted sales pipeline stood at €388M.

    Two contracts for hydrogen production equipment had been identified as likely to be signed following the start of hydrogen production at the Marolles site in February 2025 (cf. 02/26/2025 press release).

    The first of these is the H2bois project, for which Haffner Energy signed an initial contract on 03/12/2025, which is essential for the creation of this unit to produce hydrogen, electricity, and biochar from biomass at the Swiss Corbat group’s site (cf. 03/12/2025 press release). With delivery of the site scheduled for July 2026, orders for Haffner Energy are expected to be staggered between now and the end of FY 2025-2026.

    The second regards REFORMERS’ Renewable Energy Valley project in Alkmaar in the Netherlands. The latter was awarded the 2025 World Hydrogen Award, “Clean Project” category, May 22, 2025, in Rotterdam, thanks to the choice of HYNOCA® as the green hydrogen production technology included in the project.

    Advancing the implementation of a number of targeted strategic projects: R&D, Marolles, and commercial partnerships

    While growing the market for existing solutions is the priority for the current financial year, Haffner Energy has continued and will continue to invest time in Research & Development in order to offer its customers new or optimized solutions. The performance of its biomass thermolysis technology is indeed the source of the recognition enjoyed by the Group. In particular, before the end of FY 2024-2025, the Company was awarded the “Innovative Company” label by Bpifrance. This recognition enabled the company to welcome an FCPI fund to its capital.

    In April 2025, the Group presented a new line of production units, Hynoca® Flex 500 IG, capable of producing 12 tonnes per day of marketable green hydrogen for less than €3/kg without subsidies, and of generating profitable renewable electricity at peak times (cf. 24/04/2025 press release). Competitive with grey hydrogen and fossil fuels thanks to its energy efficiency of over 80%, this new solution offers all the flexibility of hydrogen and electricity cogeneration, enabling producers’ sites to manage random hydrogen demand and benefit from continuous operation without having to lock themselves into rigid off-take contracts.

    The current year’s priorities also include optimizing equipment at the strategic Marolles site, and in particular finalizing the installation of the Gasiliner® (cf. 11/22/2024 press release).

    The Haffner Energy team has also been working to advance the strategic Paris-Vatry SAF project. During FY 2024-2025, the Company finalized the creation of SPV (Special Project Vehicle) PARIS VATRY SAF SAS. In addition, Luxembourg-based Luxaviation, a global business aviation leader, confirmed its interest in playing an active role in spin-off SAF Zero at the International Paris Air Show this month. Luxaviation’s participation could take the form of financing the initial development of SAF activities, supporting strategy and global visibility, as well as off-take agreements in SAF Zero projects such as Paris-Vatry SAF (cf. 06/18/2025 press release).

    Finally, the FactorHy project of a first plant to assemble renewable gas and hydrogen production modules is still underway. Preliminary studies have been completed and detailed studies for the building permit application are continuing.

    Continuing to structure its action

    Having completed the creation of Haffner Energy Inc., an unconsolidated US subsidiary, in May 2024, Haffner Energy will continue to work on structuring its action and future developments with a view, in particular, to making effective progress in the SAF market. For current FY, the Company intends to launch SAF Zero, a spin-off designed to maximize its potential in this booming market (cf. 12/09/2024 press release and 18/06/2025 press releases).

    Simplifying its governance

    In addition, Haffner Energy has decided to simplify its corporate governance to enhance efficiency.

    At its meeting on 05/09/2025, the Board of Directors decided to propose the following to the 06/23/2025 Combined General Meeting of Shareholders:

    • a reduction in the number of Board members, with the early termination of the terms of office of Kouros France and Kouros SA, who also undertook to reduce their shareholding following the capital increase in which they did not wish to participate;
    • a partial renewal of the Board’s membership, to allow the entry of a new director representing the Luxembourg company Eren Industries, one of Haffner Energy’s industrial shareholders. A partner of Haffner Energy’s since the Company’s IPO, this recognized player in the energy transition is dedicated to technological innovation in the service of the natural resource economy. Eren Industries develops and invests in infrastructure projects, particularly in low-carbon energy production (hydrogen, biogas, biomethane, etc.), some of which could be projects of interest to Haffner Energy, and will provide the Board with all its sector expertise.
    • An update of the statutes simplifying the majority rules applicable to certain Board decisions, in line with common practice.

    All the resolutions were adopted at the June 23, 2025 General Shareholders’ Meeting.

    It should be noted that the Board of Directors has decided to reduce the attendance fees of independent directors as from the next financial year. Non-independent directors will not be remunerated.

    In addition, Mrs Bich Van Ngo and Mrs Sophie Dutordoir, independent directors, resigned from the Board at the close of the Annual General Meeting on 06/23/2025.

    Mr. Olivier Piron (Société E-Venture Management and Investment srl) was co-opted to the Board of Directors as an independent director at the close of the Board meeting of 06/27/2025.

    As a result, Haffner Energy’s Board of Directors is now composed of six (6) members, up from eight (8) previously:

    • Mr. Philippe Haffner, Chairman and CEO of Haffner Energy
    • Mr. Marc Haffner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Haffner Energy
    • Mrs. Francesca Ecsery, independent
    • Société E-Venture Management and Investment srl, with Mr. Olivier Piron as permanent representative
    • Europe and Growth, with Mr. Xavier Dethier as permanent representative
    • Eren Industries SA, with Mr. David Corchia as permanent representative

    Next events

    Shareholder webinar : July 1, 2025 – register here

    Annual General Meeting : September 10, 2025

    More detailed financial information on the annual accounts at 03/31/2025 is available on the website www.haffner-energy.com.

    About Haffner Energy

    Haffner Energy designs, manufactures, supplies, and operates biofuel and hydrogen solutions using biomass residues. Its innovative, patented thermolysis technology produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel, as well as renewable gas, hydrogen, and methanol. The company also contributes to regenerating the planet through the co-production of biogenic CO2 and biochar. A company co-founded 32 years ago by Marc and Philippe Haffner, Haffner Energy has been working from the outset to decarbonize industry and all forms of mobility, as well as governments and local communities. Haffner Energy is listed on Euronext Growth (ISIN code : FR0014007ND6 – Mnémonique : ALHAF).

    Investor relations

    investisseurs@haffner-energy.com

    Media relations        

    Laure BOURDON
    laure.bourdon@haffner-energy.com
    +33 (0) 7 87 96 35 15

    Glossary:

    The Company is now adopting a communication based on a weighted sales pipeline instead of medium-term annual revenue targets, as was previously practiced, as projects typically convert into backlog over a two-year cycle.

    * Pipeline designates a business opportunity when at least one of the following situations occurs:
    – a preliminary feasibility study for the installation of equipment is, or has been, carried out; or
    – a budget offer, or a preliminary business plan for the project, or a complete commercial offer including specifications, has been sent to the customer and Haffner Energy is awaiting its response; or
    – a letter of intent has been sent to Haffner Energy by the customer; or
    – Haffner Energy has received an invitation to participate and is part of a tender process.

    ** The weighted pipeline is determined by applying a probability of success to the potential sales of each project included in the total pipeline. Thus, given a total pipeline of projects worth €1.55Bn at March 31, 2025, the weighted pipeline at March 31, 2025 stood at €388M, with “hydrogen projects” now accounting for only 18% of the weighted pipeline.


    1 Subscription period for the Capital Increase closed on 03/29/2025, Settlement-Delivery on 04/04/2025.
    2 In order to offer a clearer and more representative view of its business and prospects, the Company is now adopting a communication based on a weighted sales pipeline instead of medium-term annual revenue targets, as was previously practiced, as projects typically convert into backlog over a two-year cycle. This weighted pipeline is determined by applying a probability of success to the potential revenue of each project that counts in the sales pipeline.

    3 Including an Innovation-Research and Development Loan (PIRD) in the amount of €500k granted by Bpifrance and received in early March 2025.
    4 Cash and cash equivalents at 03/31/2025 do not include the €7M fundraising, which was completed after closing on 04/04/2025
    5 The termination of the R-Hynoca contract was accompanied by a memorandum of understanding under which Haffner Energy will have to make two residual payments (€1M before 12/31/2025 and €0.85M before 12/31/2026).
    6 EBITDA corresponds to operating income before depreciation and amortization, impairment net of reversals of fixed assets and current assets, and before operating provisions net of reversals.
    7 Since January 2025, Haffner Energy has participated in Hyvolution Paris 2025, Bio360 Expo 2025 in Nantes, World Electrolysis Congress 2025 in Cologne, World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, for example.

    Attachment

    • PR_Annual results 2024-2025_Haffner Energy SA VF EN v2

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: NBPE Announces Transaction in Own Shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN OR INTO AUSTRALIA, CANADA, ITALY, DENMARK, JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, OR TO ANY NATIONAL OF SUCH JURISDICTIONS

    St Peter Port, Guernsey    30 June 2025

    NB Private Equity Partners (“NBPE” or the “Company”) today announces details of Class A Shares bought back pursuant to general authority granted by shareholders of the Company on 12 June 2025 and the share buy-back agreement with Jefferies International Limited.

    Transaction on London Stock Exchange

    Date of purchase of Shares 27 June 2025
    Number of Shares purchased 1,500 Class A Shares
    Highest price/lowest price paid £14.28 / £14.28
    ISIN for the Shares GG00B1ZBD492

    All Class A Shares bought back will be cancelled. Following the cancellation, the number of outstanding Class A Shares is 45,498,210‬. The Company also has 3,150,408 Class A shares held in treasury. For reporting purposes under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules the market should use the figure of 45,498,210 voting rights when determining if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in the Company.

    For further information, please contact:

    NBPE Investor Relations        +44 20 3214 9002
    Luke Mason        NBPrivateMarketsIR@nb.com

    Kaso Legg Communications        +44 (0)20 3882 6644

    Charles Gorman        nbpe@kl-communications.com
    Luke Dampier
    Charlotte Francis

    About NB Private Equity Partners Limited
    NBPE invests in direct private equity investments alongside market leading private equity firms globally. NB Alternatives Advisers LLC (the “Investment Manager”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, is responsible for sourcing, execution and management of NBPE. The vast majority of direct investments are made with no management fee / no carried interest payable to third-party GPs, offering greater fee efficiency than other listed private equity companies. NBPE seeks capital appreciation through growth in net asset value over time while paying a bi-annual dividend.

    LEI number: 213800UJH93NH8IOFQ77

    About Neuberger Berman

    Neuberger Berman is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with over 2,800 employees in 26 countries. The firm manages $515 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger Berman’s investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. Neuberger Berman has been named by Pensions & Investments as the #1 or #2 Best Place to Work in Money Management for each of the last eleven years (firms with more than 1,000 employees). Visit www.nb.com for more information. Data as of March 31, 2025.

    This press release appears as a matter of record only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security.

    NBPE is established as a closed-end investment company domiciled in Guernsey. NBPE has received the necessary consent of the Guernsey Financial Services Commission. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results. This document is not intended to constitute legal, tax or accounting advice or investment recommendations. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax and other professional advice before making any investment decision. Statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, opinions and beliefs of NBPE’s investment manager. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. Additionally, this document contains “forward-looking statements.” Actual events or results or the actual performance of NBPE may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such targets or forward-looking statements.

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • BWF US Open: Ayush Shetty clinches men’s singles title, Tanvi Sharma finishes as runner-up

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Ayush Shetty clinched his maiden title on the BWF World Tour after defeating Canada’s Brian Yang in the final of the US Open, a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament, held at the Mid-America Center on Monday (IST).

    The 2023 World Junior Championships bronze medallist Ayush registered a commanding 21-18, 21-13 victory over World No. 33 Yang in just 47 minutes, capping off a stellar week.

    “Ayush Shetty clinches maiden BWF Super 300 title, winning the US Open 2025! He dismantled Brian Yang in straight games — 21-13, 21-18 — with commanding flair right from start to finish. A breakthrough triumph that cements his arrival among badminton’s elite and marks the rise of a new Indian powerhouse,” the Badminton Association of India (BAI) said in a post on X.

    The fourth-seeded Ayush began his campaign with a 21-17, 21-19 win over Danish World No. 85 Magnus Johannesen, before defeating compatriot Tharun Mannepalli 21-12, 13-21, 21-15 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, he registered a 22-20, 21-9 win over World No. 70 Kuo Kuan Lin.

    His biggest win came in the semifinal, where he defeated World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen 21-23, 21-15, 21-14 — avenging his loss to Chou in the Taipei Open 2025 semifinal.

    Meanwhile, in the women’s singles, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma’s dream run ended with a runner-up finish after a hard-fought final against 34-year-old veteran Beiwen Zhang, which ended 11-21, 21-16, 10-21.

    “What a run! 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma stuns the badminton world with a dream performance at the US Open 2025 finals! She defeated WR23, WR58, WR50 & WR40 before falling just short in a gripping final vs 34-year-old veteran Beiwen Zhang — 11-21, 21-16, 10-21. She may have missed the title, but Tanvi won hearts, turned heads, and sparked a new dawn for Indian women’s badminton,” the BAI said on X.

    On Saturday, Tanvi became the youngest Indian badminton player to reach a BWF World Tour final, having already defeated second seed Nguyễn Thùy Linh of Vietnam and former junior world champion Pitchamon Opatniputh of Thailand in earlier rounds.

    Tanvi has two international badminton titles to her name, both at the BWF International Challenge level — including a recent win in Denmark in May. She also reached the final of the Odisha Masters BWF Super 100 tournament last year.

    IANS

    June 30, 2025
  • President Murmu begins two-day visit to Gorakhpur, to open AYUSH university

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh from Monday, during which she will attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur.

    According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office, the President will also inaugurate the state’s first AYUSH University in Pipri, Bhathat on July 1. The new university is aimed at boosting traditional medicine and holistic healthcare education across Uttar Pradesh.

    This marks President Murmu’s fourth visit to Gorakhpur over the past seven years, once again at the invitation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It will also be the second time in recent years that a sitting President has visited both AIIMS and a major university in the city, underscoring Gorakhpur’s rising profile at the national level.

    Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has personally reviewed the 31-kilometre route from the city to Pipri to ensure all preparations are in place. The President is also expected to offer prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple, where arrangements have been made for meals that reflect her dignity and stature.

    Security measures have been tightened in and around Gorakhpur. SP (City) Abhinav Tyagi confirmed that the AIIMS auditorium and campus are under full security cover, with OPD services at AIIMS suspended on June 30. Authorities have declared a five-kilometre radius around the Circuit House as a no-fly zone and put in place a three-tier security system.

    In April, Chief Minister Yogi laid the foundation stone for the 500-bed ‘Powergrid Vishram Sadan’ at AIIMS Gorakhpur. The facility, aimed at supporting patients and their families, is being developed under the CSR initiative of Power Grid Corporation of India at a cost of Rs 44 crore.

    -IANS

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Greenpeace activists confront second “ocean killer” at sea, as vessels turn off AIS

    Source: Greenpeace

    For a second time, Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have confronted a bottom trawler off the East Coast, rebranding it an “ocean killer” in protest at its destructive fishing activities.
    Launching from the Greenpeace vessel Rainbow Warrior, activists came alongside Sealord’s Ocean Dawn while it was bottom trawling in the Chatham Rise area on Monday morning, and painted the message on its hull.
    This comes three days after activists confronted Talley’s bottom trawler, the Amaltal Atlantis, in the same area and painted “Ocean Killer” on its hull.
    Ocean Dawn, owned by Sealord, trawls heavily on the Chatham Rise, an area known as a hotspot for coral life. In 2018, Ocean Dawn illegally trawled in a Benthic Protected Area on the Chatham Rise, bringing up 1.3 tonnes of sponges and bycatch. The vessel has also previously received permits to fish in the High Seas of the Tasman. 
    Speaking from onboard the Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace Aotearoa spokesperson Juan Parada says, “Greenpeace Aotearoa activists have again taken action to stand up for ocean life that we all want to see thrive. Today they have rebranded another bottom trawler at sea, once more calling out bottom trawlers for what they are – “ocean killers”.
    “Bottom trawling is indiscriminate and destructive. When the heavy trawl nets are dragged across the seafloor and over seamounts, they turn coral into rubble, and kill fur seals, sharks and seabirds as ‘bycatch’.
    “Out here, we’ve observed these trawlers operating day and night, emptying the oceans on which we all rely.
    “If you were moved and horrified by the footage in David Attenborough’s Ocean, you should know it’s happening right here, right now, by multiple companies including Sealord and Talley’s.
    “If we want a healthy ocean for the future, bottom trawling must stop on the places it does the most harm.” 
    Greenpeace has been documenting trawling off the east coast of the South Island from the Rainbow Warrior. Overnight, after multiple bottom trawling vessels stopped submitting their location information, Greenpeace tracked a mystery trawler, which turned out to be Ocean Dawn. The captain of one trawl vessel Greenpeace spoke to via radio, reported they had been given a company directive to turn the Automatic Identification System (AIS) off.
    The New Zealand bottom trawling industry operates in the waters of Aotearoa, and in the High Seas of the Tasman where New Zealand is the only country still operating a fleet.
    Parada says, “The rest of the world is taking steps to protect international waters, places like the Tasman Sea where marine life is varied and abundant, from deep sea corals to migrating whales and seabirds. Shockingly, New Zealand is actively standing in the way of progress by continuing to advocate for the bottom trawling industry.
    “It’s time Sealord, the trawling industry, and the government listened to the tens of thousands of New Zealanders who want ocean health valued over industry interests.
    “From depleted fish numbers to smashed coral, dead sharks and seabirds, the cost of bottom trawling is too high. To protect the ocean for the future and safeguard the ocean we all love, bottom trawling must stop.”
    Last week Greenpeace documented another trawler, Thomas Harrison, also owned by Sealord, in the Cook Strait, photographing the net surrounded by seabirds and seals – which often end up as bycatch.
    Notes:
    • The paint used to paint the hull is water based and non-toxic
    • In the period 1990 to 2004 the total area trawled in NZ waters was 465,100 square kilometres – almost double NZ’s land mass.

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    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Transport – Honouring the driving forces of the transport sector

    Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

    New drivers, old hands, smart brains and clever operators were honoured on Saturday at the 2025 South Island Seminar Industry Awards in Christchurch.
    The awards, hosted by Transporting New Zealand, celebrate individuals and organisations that have made exceptional contributions to the road transport sector through innovation, safety, industry awareness, and training.
    The Supreme Contribution to NZ Road Transport Award was a posthumous award to Alex McLellan who tragically died in a workplace accident last year.
    Alex was the founder of Balclutha’s McLellan’s Freight and was a huge presence in the freight sector. He was well known for his big hearted and generous nature, his sense of fun, and a commitment to making the industry better.
    The award was accepted on his behalf by widow Kim Unahi-McLellan, herself a key player in the sector.
    The other award winners were:
    Jax Smith and Jen Hall, the co-owners of Marlborough’s Renwick Transport, won the TrackIT Logistics Women in Road Freight Transport Award.
    From advocating for diversity to lifting grape harvest logistics standards in Marlborough , they are a driving force for change, community and inclusion in the industry.
    The EROAD Young Driver Award went to Sydney Sangster of Conroy Removals.
    Aged 22, Sydney is a top-tier operator, navigating the South Island in B-Trains with confidence and skill. From tail-lift trucks to career day presentations, she’s delivering excellence and promoting the industry to the next generation of drivers.
    The EROAD Outstanding Contribution to Health and Safety Award went to Hammar New Zealand Limited for their AI-powered pedestrian detection system.
    Installed on side-loaders, the system identifies when people are too close to a trailer or vehicle, triggering real-time visual and audio alerts for operators.
    The Fruehauf Outstanding Contribution to Innovation Award went to TrackIT Logistics for its end-to-end business platform. It integrates dispatch, compliance, safety, stock management and live data, and is the trusted tool for many businesses nationwide.
    The Outstanding Contribution to Training Award went to MOVe Logistics, which has embedded training into the fabric of its operations.
    The company has delivered a range of development opportunities for its people, supporting qualifications across the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Operator programme, micro-credentials and business training.
    Dom Kalasih, the chief executive for Transporting New Zealand, said it was fantastic to see the calibre and the numbers of people nominated for the awards.
    “Times are tough at the moment, but these are the people and the companies that don’t shy away from investing in their products, and their people.”
    “I applaud all the nominees and the winners for making our industry better in all sorts of ways.” 
    About Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
    Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is the peak national membership association representing the road freight transport industry. Our members operate urban, rural and inter- regional commercial freight transport services throughout the country.
    Road is the dominant freight mode in New Zealand, transporting 92.8% of the freight task on a tonnage basis, and 75.1% on a tonne-km basis. The road freight transport industry employs over 34,000 people across more than 4700 businesses, with an annual turnover of $6 billion.

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jun 30, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Jun 30, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Updated: Mon Jun 30 00:56:57 UTC 2025 (Print Version |   |  )

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     Forecast Discussion

    SPC AC 300056

    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0756 PM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025

    Valid 300100Z – 301200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE CENTRAL
    HIGH PLAINS TO THE OZARKS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible this
    evening across the central/Southern Plains and Ozarks. More
    isolated severe storms are possible across the Great lakes and upper
    Midwest. Wind is the primary risk, though hail is expected across
    portions of the High Plains.

    …Central High Plains…
    Several clusters of severe storms are ongoing from southern SD to
    eastern WY/CO and into western KS/NE. Moderate instability and
    elongated hodographs will continue to support supercells. Hail and
    damaging winds will remain likely this evening.

    With time, upscale growth into one or more larger clusters appears
    likely across the eastern CO Plains and western NE/KS. Modest
    forcing for ascent and effective shear suggest the degree of
    organization of any clusters that form is somewhat uncertain.
    Confidence in greater storm organization is highest across parts of
    KS/NE along the sagging cold front. Here, large buoyancy and locally
    stronger forcing may allow for more efficient upscale growth. Should
    a more organized MCS develop, a conditional risk for gusts upward of
    75 mph is possible across parts of the central Plains tonight.

    …Ozarks to central KS…
    An ongoing complex of thunderstorms with an established cold pool is
    likely to persist into this evening amidst a very buoyant (4000 J/kg
    MUCAPE) but weakly sheared air mass across the Ozarks and southern
    Plains. Model guidance and observational trends suggest a gradual
    weakening of the entire complex is likely with southward extent this
    evening, related to the loss of diurnal heating and the lack of
    broader deep-layer ascent. Still, isolated damaging gusts remain
    possible across northern AR and southern MO.

    To the west, new thunderstorm development across parts of
    south-central KS and northeastern OK will likely be the new focus
    for stronger storms on the flanks of the surging outflow tonight.
    Given the degree of buoyancy, isolated damaging gusts and some hail
    are possible. One or more clusters of strong to occasionally severe
    storms are likely, and may persist into northern OK and southern KS
    tonight.

    …Great Lakes to the upper Midwest…
    Isolated storm development remains possible this evening along
    trailing outflow and a weak cold front from southern WI to IA.
    Vertical shear is not particularly strong, and overall convective
    organization is expected to be low. Still, remaining instability
    and moist surface conditions will promote occasional strong
    downdrafts this evening.

    ..Lyons.. 06/30/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Jun 30, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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    Jun 30, 2025 0100 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook

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     Forecast Discussion

    SPC AC 300056

    Day 1 Convective Outlook
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    0756 PM CDT Sun Jun 29 2025

    Valid 300100Z – 301200Z

    …THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE CENTRAL
    HIGH PLAINS TO THE OZARKS…

    …SUMMARY…
    Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms remain possible this
    evening across the central/Southern Plains and Ozarks. More
    isolated severe storms are possible across the Great lakes and upper
    Midwest. Wind is the primary risk, though hail is expected across
    portions of the High Plains.

    …Central High Plains…
    Several clusters of severe storms are ongoing from southern SD to
    eastern WY/CO and into western KS/NE. Moderate instability and
    elongated hodographs will continue to support supercells. Hail and
    damaging winds will remain likely this evening.

    With time, upscale growth into one or more larger clusters appears
    likely across the eastern CO Plains and western NE/KS. Modest
    forcing for ascent and effective shear suggest the degree of
    organization of any clusters that form is somewhat uncertain.
    Confidence in greater storm organization is highest across parts of
    KS/NE along the sagging cold front. Here, large buoyancy and locally
    stronger forcing may allow for more efficient upscale growth. Should
    a more organized MCS develop, a conditional risk for gusts upward of
    75 mph is possible across parts of the central Plains tonight.

    …Ozarks to central KS…
    An ongoing complex of thunderstorms with an established cold pool is
    likely to persist into this evening amidst a very buoyant (4000 J/kg
    MUCAPE) but weakly sheared air mass across the Ozarks and southern
    Plains. Model guidance and observational trends suggest a gradual
    weakening of the entire complex is likely with southward extent this
    evening, related to the loss of diurnal heating and the lack of
    broader deep-layer ascent. Still, isolated damaging gusts remain
    possible across northern AR and southern MO.

    To the west, new thunderstorm development across parts of
    south-central KS and northeastern OK will likely be the new focus
    for stronger storms on the flanks of the surging outflow tonight.
    Given the degree of buoyancy, isolated damaging gusts and some hail
    are possible. One or more clusters of strong to occasionally severe
    storms are likely, and may persist into northern OK and southern KS
    tonight.

    …Great Lakes to the upper Midwest…
    Isolated storm development remains possible this evening along
    trailing outflow and a weak cold front from southern WI to IA.
    Vertical shear is not particularly strong, and overall convective
    organization is expected to be low. Still, remaining instability
    and moist surface conditions will promote occasional strong
    downdrafts this evening.

    ..Lyons.. 06/30/2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 478 Status Reports

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Watch 478 Status Reports

    STATUS REPORT #4 ON WW 478

    VALID 300150Z – 300240Z

    SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 55 NNW BVO
    TO 20 S CNU TO GMJ.

    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 1517

    ..THOMPSON..06/30/25

    ATTN…WFO…ICT…SGF…TSA…

    &&

    STATUS REPORT FOR WS 478

    SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

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    KS
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    OK
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    CRAIG NOWATA OTTAWA
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    THE WATCH STATUS MESSAGE IS FOR GUIDANCE PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE
    REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL
    INFORMATION ON COUNTIES…INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES
    CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
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    NEOSHO WILSON WOODSON
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    JASPER LAWRENCE MCDONALD
    NEWTON STONE TANEY
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    OKC035-105-115-292340-

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    INFORMATION ON COUNTIES…INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES
    CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
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    FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE FORTHCOMING MESOSCALE DISCUSSION
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    LABETTE MONTGOMERY NEOSHO
    WILSON WOODSON
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    HICKORY JASPER LAWRENCE
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    VERNON
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    CRAIG NOWATA OTTAWA
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    REFER TO WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR OFFICIAL
    INFORMATION ON COUNTIES…INDEPENDENT CITIES AND MARINE ZONES
    CLEARED FROM SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND TORNADO WATCHES.
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    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Launchpool to List Fragmetric (FRAG) with 4.6 Million Tokens in Rewards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the upcoming listing of  Fragmetic (FRAG) in the Innovation, LSD and Solana Ecosystem Zone for spot trading. The FRAG/USDT pair begins on 1 July 2025, 8:30 (UTC), with withdrawals available on 2 July 2025, 9:30 (UTC). Besides being available for spot trading, Bitget will launch an exclusive Launchpool rewards campaign. Eligible users can lock BGB and FRAG to grab a share of 4,200,000 FRAG. The Launchpool campaign runs from 1 July 2025, 8:30 till 4 July 2025, 8:30 (UTC). The BGB campaign pool has 3,800,000 FRAG up for grabs and the FRAG campaign pool has 400,000 FRAG up for grabs.

    Bitget will also launch a CandyBomb campaign with a total of 400,000 FRAG up for grabs. New users stand to grab 400,000 FRAG in the FRAG/SOL trading campaign pool. The CandyBomb campaign runs from 1 July 2025, 8:30 till 8 July 2025, 8:30 (UTC).

    Fragmetric began as Solana’s first native liquid (re)staking protocol and evolved into the advanced FRAG-22 asset management standard. This new standard seamlessly integrates multi-asset deposits, precise reward distribution, and modular yield sourcing, empowering both developers and users to efficiently access sophisticated DeFi strategies.

    The inclusion of FRAG on Bitget’s platform is expected to offer users a new opportunity to explore trending projects driving innovation in the web3 ecosystem. This listing further strengthens Bitget’s position as a platform for innovative digital assets, enabling users to explore new opportunities in an evolving market. Bitget has consistently expanded its market share in both spot and derivatives trading among centralized exchanges. With a focus on providing users with opportunities to invest in different projects, the platform is now one of the top 5 crypto trading platforms with over 900 assets, including tokens from ecosystems such as TON, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and more.

    For more information on Fragmetric (FRAG), visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.

    Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

    Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1c9bf8c6-3c66-4c12-af55-8e6101d1c360

    The MIL Network –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns

    Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier 

    • Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier 
    • Patients to benefit from safer treatment thanks to faster identification of problems in care and greater quality assurance of data 
    • Initiative is part of government’s Plan for Change to shift NHS services from analogue to digital under the 10 Year Health Plan 

    Patients will receive better care thanks to a world-first AI early warning system being developed to automatically identify safety concerns across the NHS, helping stop failures before they escalate.  

    It follows a pledge by the Health and Social Care Secretary to overhaul health and care regulation, root out poor performance and guarantee patients safe, quality care.

    There have been growing concerns about safety in the NHS in recent years after a spate of scandals including in mental health and maternity services.

    The new safety warning system, being developed as part of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, will rapidly analyse healthcare data and ring the alarm bell on emerging safety issues.

    Work on rolling out the system is already underway. A new Maternity Outcomes Signal System will launch across NHS trusts from November, using near real-time data to flag higher than expected rates of stillbirth, neonatal death and brain injury.  

    When fully implemented, it could analyse hospital databases to identify patterns of abuse, serious injuries, deaths, or other incidents that can slip through the net, cause harm and stop hospitals from running safely. 

    Where concerns are raised, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) will deploy specialist inspection teams as soon as possible to investigate and take swift action.  

    The forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan will usher in a new era of transparency, a rigorous focus on high-quality care for all, and a renewed focus on patient and staff voice. This major intervention to boost patient safety will be on behalf of everyone whose healthcare has caused them unnecessary suffering – whether in scandals, or because they have received ineffective care from the NHS more broadly.

    Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: 

    While most treatments in the NHS are safe, even a single lapse that puts a patient at risk is one too many. Behind every safety breach is a person – a life altered, a family devastated, sometimes by heart-breaking loss.

    Patient safety and power are at the heart of our 10 Year Health Plan. By embracing AI and introducing world-first early warning systems, we’ll spot dangerous signs sooner and launch rapid inspections before harm occurs.

    This technology will save lives – catching unsafe care before it becomes a tragedy. It’s a vital part of our commitment to move the NHS from analogue to digital, delivering better, safer care for everyone.

    By helping transform patient care, this initiative forms a key part of the government’s Plan for Change. It is built on the NHS Federated Data Platform, which allows healthcare staff to securely access the information they need in one place. That means less paperwork and manual inspections for staff, and more time caring for patients.

    This follows the government’s commitment last week to a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services to provide truth and accountability for impacted families and drive urgent improvements to care and safety. 

    Professor Meghana Pandit, Co-National Medical Director – Secondary Care, said:

    The NHS in England will be the first country in the world to trial an AI-enabled warning system to flag patient safety issues which will rapidly analyse routine hospital data and reports submitted by healthcare staff from community settings.

    The move will turbo-charge the speed and efficiency with which we identify patient safety concerns and enable us to respond rapidly to improve patient care.

    The adoption of the AI warning system is underpinned by the government’s transformation of the NHS from analogue to digital – one of the three key shifts outlined in the 10 Year Health Plan. 

    CQC’s Chief Executive Sir Julian Hartley said: 

    We will develop a stronger focus on all dimensions of quality, using data which we and partners hold on inequalities in access, experience, and outcomes to spot and act on risk earlier.  

    We are already developing our new clearer, simpler, assessment approach, and in the future our experienced teams of inspectors, led by our newly appointed Chief Inspectors, will be able to conduct more inspections and share feedback on the findings more quickly – so that providers can make faster improvements, and the public have timely information about care.

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    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Australia: City to hold flag raising ceremony to mark start of 2025 NAIDOC Week celebrations

    Source: New South Wales Ministerial News

    The City of Greater Bendigo is inviting the community to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 at a special Flag Raising featuring a Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony at 10am, Monday July 7 in the Bendigo Library Gardens.

    This year’s National NAIDOC Week will take place from July 6 to 13.  2025 marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

    In Greater Bendigo a range of local activities will take including the Knuldoorong Art Exhibition 2025 which will launch at 5pm on Thursday July 3 at Dudley House in View Street.  The exhibition will continue on Friday July 4 to Sunday July 13 from 11am to 4pm.

    The Knuldoorong Art Exhibition showcases a range of artworks and pieces from First Nations artists and creatives.  It includes paintings, weaving and jewellery with all artwork available for purchase.

    City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the City will also light up the Rosalind Park Conservatory in Pall Mall to acknowledge and celebrate NAIDOC Week.

    “NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Cr Metcalf said.

    “It is also a great opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the oldest continuing cultures on the planet,

    “I encourage residents to come along to the annual flag raising in the Library Garden  and help celebrate this important annual event.”

    MIL OSI News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of 26th International Sports Press Association Asia Congress (English only)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, at the opening ceremony of the 26th International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Asia Congress today (June 30):
     
    President Gianni Merlo (President of AIPS), Mr Timothy Fok (President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China), President Jung Hee-don (President of AIPS Asia), Kenneth (President of the Hong Kong Sports Press Association, Mr Kenneth Fok), Winfried (Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
     
    Good morning and a big welcome to Hong Kong. It gives me great pleasure to join you today for the opening ceremony of the 26th AIPS Asia Congress. First of all, I would like to thank AIPS Asia and the Hong Kong Sports Press Association for bringing this important event to Hong Kong for the first time.
     
    This year 2025 marks a landmark chapter for Hong Kong as a premier sports events hub. In March, we proudly opened the Kai Tak Sports Park, a world-class sports infrastructure. I am sure some of you have already attended thrilling international sports events like the iconic Hong Kong Rugby Sevens, as well as the fascinating concerts that took place at the Kai Tak Stadium. In four weeks’ time, the Hong Kong Football Festival 2025 will bring Liverpool (FC) vs AC Milan, and the first ever North London Derby outside London, Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur, to the Kai Tai Stadium. These sold-out matches of course promise to be an extravaganza for football fans in this part of the world. 
     
    In November this year, Hong Kong will join hands with Guangdong Province and Macao SAR (Special Administrative Region) to co-host the 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China. You know, to quote Ma Long, our ping pong captain of China, for many of the sports, ping pong in particular, winning a National Games gold medal is harder than winning an Olympic gold, because the athletes usually have the accolade of a world champion somewhere. All these events are more than just games and competitions. They showcase Hong Kong as a centre for major international sports events and create a festive atmosphere all through our city.
     
    To all our sports journalist friends here, we are going to keep you busy. You will be our partners to capture the many thrilling moments on the stage as well as the compelling human stories behind. Your work will bring all these events to life for audiences around the world, and I look forward to seeing you all at our sports venues, chronicling these defining moments.
     
    Before I close, I cordially invite you to immerse yourself in the unique charm and the iconic attractions of Hong Kong during your stay. I wish the Congress every success and I eagerly anticipate seeing your coverage of our mega events on your platforms. Thank you very much.

    MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

    June 30, 2025
  • MIL-OSI USA: MEMO: Padilla Slams Republicans for Continued Hypocrisy on Senate Filibuster Rules

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.)

    MEMO: Padilla Slams Republicans for Continued Hypocrisy on Senate Filibuster Rules

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, circulated a memorandum to the Senate Democratic Caucus outlining Senate Republicans’ plans to shred longstanding filibuster rules by bypassing budget reconciliation restrictions with a partisan budget score. Republicans’ fabricated $440 billion budget score abuses Sec. 312(a) of the Congressional Budget Act by masking the actual cost of their billionaire-first reconciliation bill. In reality, the bill will cost $3.5 trillion over 10 years and will balloon the deficit beyond the 10-year window, which the Congressional Budget Office has explicitly stated violates the clear prohibitions of the statutory Byrd Rule.

    “Republicans are once again going nuclear on the rules of the Senate, shattering the filibuster through a fabricated budget score to pass their billionaire-first reconciliation bill. They want to deceive the public using their own partisan budget baseline to hide the truth that their bill will rack up trillions more in debt than they’re claiming — all to make Trump’s billionaire buddies richer,” said Senator Padilla. “Their plan to blow up the Senate rulebook and sidestep nonpartisan scorekeepers is unprecedented and further demonstrates their complete hypocrisy when it comes to the filibuster. And we will not forget.”

    This shortsighted move by Senate Republicans marks their second attempt to overrule the Senate Parliamentarian and circumvent the rules, after they abused the Congressional Review Act to eliminate California’s longstanding Clean Air Act waivers last month.

    Full text of the memo is available here and below:

    TO:                 Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus

    FROM:           Ranking Member Alex Padilla, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

    DATE:            June 29, 2025

    SUBJECT:     Republicans Go Nuclear Again to Break Filibuster by Fabricating a Budget Score

    Summary

    On May 21, the Republican majority utilized the nuclear option to eliminate a legislative filibuster for three joint resolutions regarding EPA waivers issued to California under the Clean Air Act. 

    Senate Republicans are now using nuclear tactics AGAIN to avoid budget reconciliation restrictions, effectively tearing up filibuster rules.

    Now, they are using a fabricated budget score that claims their bill costs $440 billion, while their billionaire-first budget reconciliation bill actually costs $3.5 trillion over 10 years and adds to the deficit beyond the 10-year window, which is prohibited by the statutory Byrd Rule.

    The Republican Anti-Filibuster Playbook

    Step One – Abuse an existing law that provides expedited Senate consideration. With California’s Clean Air Act waivers, Senate Republicans abused the Congressional Review Act, which provides fast-track consideration to repeal rules, and created a new precedent to use the CRA on any action an agency submits to Congress, including waivers (which the Senate Parliamentarian determined are not rules).

    Now, Republicans are abusing Sec. 312(a) of the Congressional Budget Act in an unprecedented way to distort the true cost of their reconciliation bill while taking advantage of reconciliation’s simple majority vote threshold. For the first time in the Senate’s history, Chairman Graham is using Sec. 312 to sidestep the non-partisan CBO scorekeepers and singlehandedly use a “current policy baseline” score for reconciliation purposes. Chairman Crapo directed the production of their own, partisan budget score, and today, Senate Republicans confirmed their plan.

    Step Two – Go nuclear by ignoring the Parliamentarian’s guidance. With California’s waivers, the Republicans falsely claimed that they were not “overruling” the Parliamentarian because they contrived a process to avoid formally asking the question, but the record shows the Parliamentarian determined those resolutions were not entitled to expedited procedures. Republicans simply ignored that determination and went nuclear to create a new precedent and break a filibuster.

    When it comes to “current policy baseline,” Republicans are running a very similar play – to abuse Sec. 312, they are refusing to meet with the Parliamentarian on their planned tactics to violate the Budget Act and the Byrd Rule. No matter what Republicans try to call it, or floor tactics they use, this will be a nuclear option to avoid a 60-vote threshold where Senate rules say that it would otherwise apply.

    Future Senate Filibuster Implications

    The Legislative Filibuster: In May, Leader Thune stated: “[w]hile Republicans are in charge, the legislative filibuster will remain in place.” But Senate Republicans’ commitments to not overrule the Parliamentarian have a huge loophole – whenever the Parliamentarian may rule against them, they can contrive a process to ignore the rules and evade a filibuster and its 60-vote threshold.

    The reality is that Republicans will use majority-rule, filibuster-breaking tactics whenever it suits them. Once again, Senate Democrats should not forget.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 30, 2025
  • President Droupadi Murmu to visit UP today for AIIMS Gorakhpur convocation

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    President Droupadi Murmu is set to begin her two-day visit to Gorakhpur on Monday and will attend the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur.

    According to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), on July 1, she is scheduled to inaugurate Uttar Pradesh’s first AYUSH University in Pipri, Bhathat, a key initiative aimed at strengthening traditional medicine and holistic healthcare education in the state.

    This will be President Murmu’s fourth visit to Gorakhpur in the last seven years, once again at the invitation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The event also marks the second time in recent years that a sitting President has visited AIIMS and a major state university in Gorakhpur, highlighting the city’s growing national importance.

    Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally reviewed the 31-kilometre route to be taken by the President from the city to Pipri, ensuring that all arrangements meet the highest standards.

    He has also directed that the Gorakhnath Temple, where the President is expected to offer prayers, provide specially prepared meals reflecting her stature and dignity.

    Security has been significantly tightened. SP (City) Abhinav Tyagi confirmed that the AIIMS auditorium and campus are under full security cover, with OPD services suspended for June 30. A 5-km radius around the Circuit House has been declared a no-fly zone, and a three-tier security system is in place.

    Earlier in April CM Yogi laid the foundation stone for a 500-bed ‘Powergrid Vishram Sadan’ at AIIMS Gorakhpur. The rest house, aimed at supporting patients and their families, is being developed for Rs 44 crore under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of Power Grid Corporation of India. (IANS)

    June 30, 2025
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