Category: Artificial Intelligence

  • MIL-OSI: ETH bull market is coming, GoldenMining launches ETH contract to release $8,700 per day

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, England, July 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, the price of Ethereum (ETH) broke through an important pressure point and reached a high of $3,660. The market generally expects that it will reach $6,500 by the end of the year, an increase of 160%. ETH pledge is growing rapidly, Layer2 applications are strong, and the continuous influx of funds from spot ETFs makes it one of the most stable and most watched assets in the current market.

    Most investors just hold ETH, BTC or XRP, hoping that the price will rise-while dealing with market volatility and uncertain regulation. But the real question is whether to continue holding, cashing out, or looking for a smarter and more balanced strategy? GoldenMining provides another path for this.

    At GoldenMining, users can turn their assets into a continuous source of income by signing ETH cloud mining contracts. There is no need to configure any hardware, and there is no need to worry about price fluctuations during transactions. As long as you participate in the contract, you can get a stable daily income as the value of ETH rises.

    What is the ETH cloud mining contract?

    The ETH cloud mining contract allows users to directly purchase cloud mining services with ETH, without having to purchase mining machines or deal with maintenance issues. After signing the contract, the GoldenMining platform will run the mining business on behalf of users, and users will automatically receive income on a daily basis. This means that you can easily participate in ETH mining and enjoy the benefits of mining without complex operations or knowledge thresholds.

    Investor ETH contract recommendation

    contract Investment Amount Contract Rewards Total income
    New User Experience $15 $0.60 $15.60
    Elphapex DG1+ $100 $3 $106
    Bitmain S23 Hyd $650 $42.25 $692.25
    AntminerL917GH $1800   $287.28 $2087.28
    L916GH $4500  $1890 $6390
    ElphaPex DG Hydro1 $7800 $3276 $11076
    Elphapex DG2 $12,000 $8,100.00 $20,100.00

    How to participate in the ETH cloud mining contract

    1. Register an account and get a $15 reward immediately without paying any fees. This reward can be used to test the ETH cloud mining contract to help users quickly understand the platform operation and profit model

    2. Choose a contract that suits you for investment

    Users can recharge ETH to the platform account through the wallet. The system supports a variety of mainstream cryptocurrencies: Dogecoin (DOGE), Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), SOL, Ripple (XRP), US Dollar (USDC), etc. Afterwards, users can choose an ETH contract that suits their needs (such as 5 days, 12 days or longer periods), with flexible amounts and terms.

    3. After the contract is activated, the system will automatically settle the mining income into the account every day, without manual operation by the user, and income can be generated within 24 hours
    Can be withdrawn or reinvested at any time,

    The user’s funds are securely stored in a first-tier bank, and all user personal information is protected by SSL encryption. The platform provides insurance for each investment, which is underwritten by AIG Insurance Company to ensure the safety of user funds.

    Amid market fluctuations and changing policies, more and more investors are realizing that simply holding positions and watching is no longer enough to cope with the current market rhythm. The ETH cloud mining contract provided by GoldenMining provides users with a more robust way to participate – allowing the assets in their hands to not only have the potential for long-term growth, but also have the ability to bring substantial benefits every day.

    This is not only a change in investment methods, but also an advance response to the future market structure. As the ETH market continues to heat up, it is better to take the initiative to participate rather than wait. For far-sighted investors, now is the critical moment to enter this contract mechanism and steadily accumulate profits.

    (Special statement: Due to the recent bull market trend in the crypto market. GoldenMining contracts have made good profits. Special thanks to global investors for their support. In order to give back to investors, GoldenMining launched a limited-time gift of )
    For more information, please visit the official website:www.Goldenmining.com

    For business cooperation, please contact the official email:info@Goldenmining.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: BABIN VOTES TO RESCIND $9.4 BILLION IN WASTEFUL SPENDING

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brian Babin (R-TX)

    Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, a major step in House Republicans’ ongoing mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse from the bloated federal bureaucracy. The bill, based on recommendations from President Trump and the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), rescinds $9.4 billion in previously appropriated funds deemed unnecessary or wasteful.

    Americans work hard for their money. They deserve a government that works just as hard to spend it wisely,” said Rep. Babin. “This rescissions package is a critical step in getting our government back on track and putting America First. This bill reflects our commitment to Promises Made, Promises Kept. It’s just the first tranche in our broader strategy—alongside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the appropriations process—to restore fiscal sanity in Washington and prioritize the needs of the American people.”

    The rescinded funds span 21 budget line items across numerous agencies, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the United States Institute of Peace.

    Examples of spending being cut include:

    ·       $5 million to subsidize green energy in Europe.

    ·       $1 million for Voter ID in Haiti, while Democrats block it here at home.

    ·       $18 million for “gender diversity” in the Mexican street lighting industry.

    ·       $3 million to promote abortion in Venezuela.

    ·       $135 million in contributions to the World Health Organization.

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  • MIL-OSI: reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Closing of $2 Million Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ohio, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, together with Series A-1 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of common stock and Series A-2 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of common stock, at a combined public offering price of $0.15 per share and accompanying warrants. The Series A-1 warrants and the Series A-2 warrants have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares upon exercise of the warrants. The Series A-1 warrants will expire five years from the date of stockholder approval and the Series A-2 warrants will expire twenty-four months from the date of stockholder approval.

    H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

    The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company, were approximately $2 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, which could include repayment of debt, future acquisitions, capital expenditures and the purchase of cryptocurrencies in accordance with the Company’s cryptocurrency investment policy.

    The securities described above were offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288571), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 16, 2025. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement relating to the offering. A final prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (212) 856-5711 or e-mail at placements@hcwco.com.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

    About reAlpha Tech Corp.

    reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is an AI-powered real estate technology company transforming the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. real estate services market. reAlpha is developing an end-to-end platform that streamlines real estate transactions through integrated brokerage, mortgage, and title services. With a strategic, acquisition-driven growth model and proprietary AI infrastructure, reAlpha is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to deliver a simpler, smarter, and more affordable path to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements as to the receipt of stockholder approval and the intended use of net proceeds from the offering, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s ability to regain and sustain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s continued listing standards and remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market; reAlpha’s ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha’s liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to successfully enter new geographic markets; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets and nationally; the potential loss of key employees of reAlpha and of its subsidiaries; the outcome of certain outstanding legal proceedings against reAlpha; reAlpha’s ability to obtain, and maintain, the required licenses to operate in the U.S. states in which it, or its subsidiaries, operate in, or intend to operate in; reAlpha’s ability to successfully identify and acquire companies that are complementary to its business model; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; the inability to accurately forecast demand for AI-based real estate-focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; the inability of reAlpha to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against reAlpha; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Media Contact:
    Cristol Rippe, Chief Marketing Officer
    cristol@realpha.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Adele Carey, VP of Investor Relations
    investorrelations@realpha.com

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  • MIL-OSI: reAlpha Tech Corp. Announces Closing of $2 Million Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUBLIN, Ohio, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 13,333,334 shares of its common stock, together with Series A-1 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of common stock and Series A-2 warrants to purchase up to 13,333,334 shares of common stock, at a combined public offering price of $0.15 per share and accompanying warrants. The Series A-1 warrants and the Series A-2 warrants have an exercise price of $0.15 per share and will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares upon exercise of the warrants. The Series A-1 warrants will expire five years from the date of stockholder approval and the Series A-2 warrants will expire twenty-four months from the date of stockholder approval.

    H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

    The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company, were approximately $2 million. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, which could include repayment of debt, future acquisitions, capital expenditures and the purchase of cryptocurrencies in accordance with the Company’s cryptocurrency investment policy.

    The securities described above were offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-288571), which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 16, 2025. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement relating to the offering. A final prospectus relating to the offering has been filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus may be obtained on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may also be obtained by contacting H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC at 430 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by phone at (212) 856-5711 or e-mail at placements@hcwco.com.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

    About reAlpha Tech Corp.

    reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) is an AI-powered real estate technology company transforming the multi-trillion-dollar U.S. real estate services market. reAlpha is developing an end-to-end platform that streamlines real estate transactions through integrated brokerage, mortgage, and title services. With a strategic, acquisition-driven growth model and proprietary AI infrastructure, reAlpha is building a vertically integrated ecosystem designed to deliver a simpler, smarter, and more affordable path to homeownership. For more information, visit www.realpha.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements.” Any statements other than statements of historical fact contained herein, including statements as to the receipt of stockholder approval and the intended use of net proceeds from the offering, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “could”, “might”, “plan”, “possible”, “project”, “strive”, “budget”, “forecast”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”, “potential” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: reAlpha’s ability to regain and sustain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s continued listing standards and remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market; reAlpha’s ability to pay contractual obligations; reAlpha’s liquidity, operating performance, cash flow and ability to secure adequate financing; reAlpha’s limited operating history and that reAlpha has not yet fully developed its AI-based technologies; whether reAlpha’s technology and products will be accepted and adopted by its customers and intended users; reAlpha’s ability to commercialize its developing AI-based technologies; reAlpha’s ability to successfully enter new geographic markets; reAlpha’s ability to integrate the business of its acquired companies into its existing business and the anticipated demand for such acquired companies’ services; reAlpha’s ability to scale its operational capabilities to expand into additional geographic markets and nationally; the potential loss of key employees of reAlpha and of its subsidiaries; the outcome of certain outstanding legal proceedings against reAlpha; reAlpha’s ability to obtain, and maintain, the required licenses to operate in the U.S. states in which it, or its subsidiaries, operate in, or intend to operate in; reAlpha’s ability to successfully identify and acquire companies that are complementary to its business model; the inability to maintain and strengthen reAlpha’s brand and reputation; any accidents or incidents involving cybersecurity breaches and incidents; the inability to accurately forecast demand for AI-based real estate-focused products; the inability to execute business objectives and growth strategies successfully or sustain reAlpha’s growth; the inability of reAlpha’s customers to pay for reAlpha’s services; the inability of reAlpha to obtain additional financing or access the capital markets to fund its ongoing operations on acceptable terms and conditions; the outcome of any legal proceedings that might be instituted against reAlpha; changes in applicable laws or regulations, and the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment; and other risks and uncertainties indicated in reAlpha’s SEC filings. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Although reAlpha believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. reAlpha’s future results, level of activity, performance or achievements may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, and there is no representation that the actual results achieved will be the same, in whole or in part, as those set out in the forward-looking statements. For more information about the factors that could cause such differences, please refer to reAlpha’s filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and reAlpha does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    Media Contact:
    Cristol Rippe, Chief Marketing Officer
    cristol@realpha.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Adele Carey, VP of Investor Relations
    investorrelations@realpha.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Origin Investment Corp I Announces Full Exercise and Closing of the Over-Allotment Option in Connection with its Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Singapore, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Investment Corp I (the “Company”), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, the underwriters of its recently completed initial public offering of units, which closed on July 3, 2025, have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 900,000 units. The additional units were sold at a price to the public of $10.00, before underwriting discounts. The issuance and sale of these additional units closed today.

    ThinkEquity acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

    A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-284189) relating to the units was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on July 1, 2025. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004. The final prospectus has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Origin Investment Corp I

    The Company is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company will not limit its search for a target company to any particular business segment, the Company intends to focus its search for a target business in Asia. However, the Company will not consummate its initial business combination with an entity or business in China or with China operations consolidated through a variable interest entity structure.

    Contact:
    Edward Chang, CEO
    +65 7825-5768
    eychang@originequity.partners

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  • MIL-OSI: Origin Investment Corp I Announces Full Exercise and Closing of the Over-Allotment Option in Connection with its Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Singapore, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Origin Investment Corp I (the “Company”), a newly organized special purpose acquisition company, today announced that, the underwriters of its recently completed initial public offering of units, which closed on July 3, 2025, have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 900,000 units. The additional units were sold at a price to the public of $10.00, before underwriting discounts. The issuance and sale of these additional units closed today.

    ThinkEquity acted as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

    A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-284189) relating to the units was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became effective on July 1, 2025. This offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, 17 State Street, 41st Floor, New York, New York 10004. The final prospectus has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    About Origin Investment Corp I

    The Company is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company will not limit its search for a target company to any particular business segment, the Company intends to focus its search for a target business in Asia. However, the Company will not consummate its initial business combination with an entity or business in China or with China operations consolidated through a variable interest entity structure.

    Contact:
    Edward Chang, CEO
    +65 7825-5768
    eychang@originequity.partners

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  • MIL-OSI: Topnotch Crypto Launches Revolutionary AI-Powered Cloud Mining Platform Ahead of 2025 Cryptocurrency Surge

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Houston, Texas, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topnotch Crypto, a visionary leader in blockchain innovation, today proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary AI-powered cloud mining platform. This cutting-edge platform promises to redefine cryptocurrency mining by leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud computing to deliver unparalleled efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability.

    As cryptocurrency ushers in a wave of growth in 2025, Topnotch Crypto helps miners and investors seize the opportunity and mine Bitcoin efficiently.

    Artificial Intelligence: The Catalyst for Mining Evolution

    Historically, cryptocurrency mining was done with expensive hardware, a considerable amount of technical knowledge, and a huge amount of energy usage, among other things. Topnotch Crypto, gives users the ability to mine crypto without hardware expenses or technical hurdles, and still allows users to mine both profitably and efficiently, all thanks to a marketplace disruption that combines advanced AI algorithms that verify and optimize all aspects of mining from start-to-finish. 

    The AI can watch the network difficulty, energy costs, and profitability of mining in real-time and use all these variables to change mining parameters, reallocate standing computational power, determine when preventative maintenance will be needed, and maximize machine uptime and outputs, all in real-time. This all takes the potential for human error out of the process and decreases operational cost. 

    Overall, our AI based platform allows you the ability to mine cryptocurrencies at anytime, or anywhere, with almost no knowledge requirements or upfront capital. This degree of autonomy allows mining to expand to everyone. 

    User-Friendly and Scalable for All

    We built Topnotch Crypto’s cloud mining platform to be inclusive and flexible. Its user-friendly interface allows rookie users to mine in just a few minutes. More advanced and institutional users can take advantage of customizable and scalable contracts.

    Whether you’re an individual investor interested in generating passive income, or a large corporation looking to diversify your crypto portfolio, Topnotch allows for all sizes. Users can also easily scale mining power up and down depending on the market shifts and investment strategy.

    Topnotch’s mobile and desktop interfaces allow for easy on-the-go management so users can have control of their mining operations anywhere, at any time.

    Positioning for the 2025 Cryptocurrency Boom

    Market analysis suggests that 2025 will be a pivotal year for cryptocurrency. Adoption on an institutional level will be skyrocketing, and regulations across the globe will be relatively mature. Additionally, prices for Bitcoin and other large coins will have skyrocketed.

    At this time, Topnotch Crypto gives its users a unique advantage with its new AI powered mining platform. Users can mine before the boom and accumulate ownership of cryptocurrencies at a lower price, thus exponentially multiplying their profits when demand does catch up to prices.

    Unwavering Commitment to Security and Transparency

    As an industry suffering from security risks, Topnotch Crypto’s dedication to user assets and data has never been more essential. By utilizing end-to-end encryption, mufti-factor authentication and smart contracts on the blockchain, Topnotch Crypto is able to build a stronghold focused on protecting user assets and data against hacks and unauthorized access.

    Transparency is equally important. Users have access to detailed real time dashboards showing hash rates, user earnings, AI optimizations and transaction history. Every payout is verified on-chain as verifiable proof of the mining activity.

    Together, security and transparency can ensure user confidence and foster long-term trust.

    Leading the Charge Toward Sustainable Mining

    With concerns about the environment growing ever since the industry has become known for its high energy consumption, it is taking a toll on the image of cryptocurrency mining. Topnotch Crypto is setting a standard for the industry to follow, and they are tackling the issue in an environmentally friendly manner.

    Topnotch Crypto operates from energy-efficient data centres that utilize renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind. Also, through Artificial Intelligence, the energy usage is continually optimized to eliminate waste and further reduce the carbon footprint without sacrificing performance.

    With this level of commitment to sustainability, Topnotch Crypto is positioning itself along with the global ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives, appealing to investors who care about the environment. 

    Platform Features That Set Topnotch Crypto Apart

    • AI Mining Optimization: Ensured productivity and performance maximized with real-time and automated changes to mining parameters. 

    • Zero threshold to participate: Register with your email address and receive a $15 newbie gift, and enjoy the free mining experience.

    • Security: Military grade encryption methods and blockchain smart contracts

    • Flexible and scalable packages: Built for independent miner users, although methodologies developed will also be able to scale for institutional clients. 

    • Withdrawals and reporting: You can access all your earnings or gains immediately,  along with blockchain verifiable proof of payment. 

    • Any Time, Anywhere: You can access either your desktop or favorite mobile device from anywhere in the world. 

    • Eco-Friendly Infrastructure: Committed to sustainable mining and utilizing electricity from renewable sources, with AI monitoring.

    About Topnotch Crypto

    Topnotch Crypto leads the blockchain industry in the area of democratizing access to cryptocurrency mining and investment. We use a combination of AI and cloud computing, with security and sustainability, to provide unique, innovative, solutions that empower every person around the world to participate in the digital economy, confidently.

    For more information, visit https://topnotchcrypto.com

    Media Contact: info@topnotchcrypto.com

    Embrace the future of cryptocurrency mining today. Join the AI-powered revolution and prepare for the 2025 crypto boom with Topnotch Crypto. 

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a trading recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in the loss of funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP to $3.5, PFMCrypto Announces XRP Mining Contract with Daily Returns for All Holders

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PFMCrypto, a global platform specializing in AI-driven crypto mining, announces the official launch of its XRP cloud mining contracts—designed to offer stable daily returns with zero technical setup. The announcement follows Ripple’s resolution of its multi-year legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), resulting in a $125 million settlement. With legal clarity restored, investor optimism around XRP has surged, positioning PFMCrypto as a timely entry point for users seeking to benefit from the token’s renewed momentum and its potential climb toward the $5 mark.

    This renewed momentum has drawn investor attention to PFMCrypto, an AI-powered XRP cloud mining platform that is rapidly becoming the preferred gateway for those looking to capitalize on the token’s next potential bull run.

    XRP’s Journey Toward $5: What It Means for Investors?
    According to PFMCrypto’s Chief Analyst, the resolution of regulatory ambiguity has increased the probability of a U.S.-approved XRP ETF to 95%—a move that could trigger significant institutional capital inflows.
    For current XRP holders and new investors, PFMCrypto offers a low-barrier, high-efficiency way to gain exposure to this growth potential. Its AI-optimized XRP mining contracts enable users to earn stable daily income—without the need for mining hardware or technical expertise.

    Why PFMCrypto’s XRP Mining Model Is Poised to Lead in 2025?
    Unlike traditional Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining systems, XRP uses a consensus protocol, making direct mining infeasible. PFMCrypto addresses this challenge by offering next-generation cloud mining solutions, combining smart contract flexibility, high-yield algorithms, and accessibility for all users.
    Its AI-driven earnings engine intelligently reallocates computing resources in real-time, optimizing daily returns from XRP cloud mining. Within just one week of launch, PFMCrypto recorded a 378% increase in XRP mining contract sales as users rushed to access its flexible and high-liquidity earning solutions.

    Key Features of PFMCrypto XRP Cloud Mining Contracts:
    –  No Hardware Required: Accessible to all users; no equipment or setup needed.
    –  Daily Returns: Earn consistent profits based on your selected contract.
    –  Secure Asset Custody: Enterprise-grade protection for all user funds.
    –  Flexible Terms: Contract values range from $10 to $100,000 with durations from 1 to 50 days.

    Flexible XRP Mining Plans Now Available:
    Following the success of its BTC mining offerings, PFMCrypto now provides over 10 XRP-focused cloud mining plans. With a 378% weekly growth rate in sales, users can select plans tailored to their budget and strategy. All plans guarantee full principal return at maturity, making them a low-risk entry point for both newcomers and experienced crypto investors.
    Sample Plans Include:
    $100 Plan – 2-Day Term – Earn $3.00 daily (+$2 bonus)
    $1,000 Plan – 9-Day Term – Earn $13.10 daily
    $5,000 Plan – 30-Day Term – Earn $78.50 daily
    $10,000 Plan – 40-Day Term – Earn $180.00 daily
    These returns are based on real-time performance data from over 9.2 million users globally, backed by PFMCrypto’s high-efficiency infrastructure and AI-optimized engine.
    [Click here to explore more cloud mining plans.]

    Why PFMCrypto XRP Mining Is Ideal for Both Beginners and Experts?
    –  No Hardware Needed: Mine XRP instantly via PFMCrypto’s enterprise-grade infrastructure
    –  Zero Maintenance Costs: No electricity, no technical fees—pure profit potential
    –  Instant Withdrawals: Withdraw daily earnings anytime with ease
    –  $10 Welcome Bonus: New users receive $10 in XRP upon signing up
    With entry points as low as $100, users gain access to XRP mining and enjoy predictable, short-term returns—without direct exposure to volatile market swings.

    How to Start XRP Mining in Just Minutes?
    1.  RegisterCreate an account and claim your $10 bonus, plus daily login rewards
    2.  Choose a Plan – Select a contract that aligns with your investment strategy (1 to 50 days)
    3.  Start Mining – Let PFMCrypto’s AI engine do the work while you earn passive daily income

    About PFMCrypto:
    Founded in 2018, PFMCrypto is a global leader in AI-driven cloud mining, serving over 9.2 million users across 192 countries. The platform supports secure, fully remote mining for XRP, BTC, ETH, LTC, DOGE, and SOL—offering one of the most accessible and profitable ways to earn crypto passively.
    As XRP edges closer to the $5 mark, PFMCrypto’s XRP mining ecosystem provides one of the most practical and rewarding ways to engage with the token’s next growth phase.

    Explore more and start XRP mining today: https://pfmcrypto.net

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  • MIL-OSI: Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II Announces Closing of $175 Million Initial Public Offering

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HOUSTON, TX, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: PAII) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 17,500,000 units at a public offering price of $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share.

    The units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) and commenced trading under the ticker symbol “PAII.U” on July 17, 2025. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and the warrants are expected to be listed on NYSE under the symbols “PAII” and “PAII WS,” respectively.

    Concurrently with the closing of the initial public offering, the Company closed on a private placement of 5,050,000 warrants to Pyrophyte Acquisition II LLC, the Company’s sponsor, at a price of $1.00 per warrant, resulting in gross proceeds of $5,050,000. Each private placement warrant is exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. Of the proceeds received from the consummation of the initial public offering and the simultaneous private placement of warrants, $175,000,000 (or $10.00 per unit sold in the public offering) was placed in trust.

    Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination in any industry, sector or geographic region, it expects to target opportunities and companies in the energy sector.

    UBS Investment Bank acted as the lead book-running manager of the offering and Brookline Capital Markets, a division of Arcadia Securities, LLC acted as the co-manager of the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,625,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

    A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 16, 2025. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

    The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from UBS Securities LLC, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email at: prospectusrequest@ubs.com.

    Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the Company’s search for an initial business combination and the anticipated use of the net proceeds of the initial public offering and simultaneous private placement. No assurance can be given that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement for the initial public offering, available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, and the Company’s preliminary prospectus. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the issuance of this release, except as required by law.

    Contact

    Sten Gustafson
    President and Chief Financial Officer
    Pyrophyte Acquisition Corp. II
    sten.gustafson@pyrophytespac.com

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP Surges 15% in a Day: PFMCrypto Launches Revolutionary XRP Cloud Mining, Igniting the XRP Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XRP has surged nearly 52.5% since July 8, climbing to a new yearly high of $3.53. As excitement sweeps through the crypto markets, PFMCrypto has officially launched a groundbreaking innovation: Ripple’s XRP cloud mining contracts—zero hardware, daily rewards, and fully remote access for users worldwide.
    This strategic launch comes at a pivotal moment for XRP, as its momentum nears a key resistance level. PFMCrypto analysts believe that a confirmed breakout above $3 could signal a long-anticipated push toward a new all-time high. With the XRP community expanding rapidly, this move empowers both newcomers and experienced investors to participate directly in XRP’s ecosystem—without the need for complex infrastructure.
    Explore PFMCrypto XRP Mining Platform: https://pfmcrypto.net 

    XRP Cloud Mining Is Here—Simple, Smart, and Rewarding
    Long known for its role in cross-border transactions and institutional-grade settlements, XRP now enters a new chapter through PFMCrypto’s easy-to-use cloud mining solution. Users can mine XRP directly through short-term contracts or let PFMCrypto’s proprietary AI engine dynamically switch between the most profitable coins—including BTC, ETH, DOGE, and USDC—for consistent, optimized returns.
    Whether on mobile or web, PFMCrypto’s platform is built for global access and delivers an effortless mining experience with daily payouts in the user’s chosen cryptocurrency.
    Explore the PFMCrypto website or download the app today.

    Key Features of PFMCrypto’s XRP Cloud Mining Contracts:
    –  Full XRP Integration: Deposit, mine, and withdraw XRP within one streamlined interface.
    –  Multi-Coin Mining Support: Choose to mine and earn in BTC, ETH, DOGE, USDC, USDT, SOL, LTC, or BCH.
    –  AI Revenue Optimization: Smart algorithms auto-allocate resources to maximize earnings.
    –  Fully Remote Access: No equipment required—everything runs in the cloud via browser or app.
    –  Capital Protection: All contracts include full principal return at maturity for built-in risk reduction.

    Mining Contracts for Every Budget and Strategy
    To meet the diverse needs of the XRP community, PFMCrypto offers a flexible contract structure that supports XRP-based deposits and withdrawals:
    $10 Contract – 1 Day – Earn $0.66 (Free with sign-up bonus)
    $100 Contract – 2 Days – Earn $3.00/day + $2 reward
    $500 Contract – 5 Days – Earn $6.15/day
    $5,000 Contract – 30 Days – Earn $78.50/day
    $20,000 Contract – 45 Days – Earn $380.00/day
    From testing the waters with short-term plans to building a diversified crypto income stream, PFMCrypto offers low-risk, transparent solutions with steady daily earnings in XRP.

    Click here to view all XRP mining contracts: https://pfmcrypto.net 

    Why PFMCrypto’s XRP Mining Stands Out?
    –  No Hardware Needed: Anyone can mine XRP—no rigs, no setup, no technical barriers.
    –  XRP-Native Workflow: Deposit, mine, and withdraw—all within a single platform.
    –  Stable Earnings with AI Precision: Daily income backed by smart allocation across top coins.
    –  Multi-Asset Flexibility: Mine XRP or auto-diversify into other cryptos using one contract.
    –  Global Reach, Instant Setup: Start mining from anywhere via mobile app or browser—securely and instantly.

    Get Started in 3 Simple Steps:
    1. Sign UpCreate your account and receive a $10 welcome bonus
    2. Choose a Plan – Pick a short or long-term mining contract (1–60 days)
    3. Start Earning – Monitor your daily rewards and withdraw in your preferred cryptocurrency

    XRP Mining for a Digital Future:
    Since 2018, PFMCrypto has helped millions of users generate passive income through cloud-based crypto mining. With the latest integration of XRP mining, the platform merges institutional-grade infrastructure with retail accessibility—allowing users to mine XRP securely and remotely.
    “XRP has always been a fast, efficient, and scalable asset,” said a PFMCrypto spokesperson. “Now, it’s mineable—without hardware, without friction. We’re opening the door for everyone to earn from XRP’s rising momentum.”
    As XRP flirts with a critical $3.5 inflection point, PFMCrypto positions itself as the bridge between growing token demand and decentralized mining access. With bullish momentum continuing to build, now may be the best time to enter the XRP economy—one mining contract at a time.
    Join the XRP mining movement now at: https://pfmcrypto.net 

    Or download the PFMCrypto app on iOS and Android

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC

    Source: United States Airforce

    Resolute Force Pacific highlights how exercises strengthen combined capability and coordination for real-world contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region.

    Airmen of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing, the U.S. Air National Guard’s 102nd Rescue Squadron, and the 130th Rescue Squadron came together for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 15.

    The event featured aircraft from both nations, including a JASDF UH-60J helicopter and U-125A search-and-rescue coordination aircraft, as well as a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 102nd Rescue Squadron.

    “The goal of the capabilities briefing and aircraft tours was to enable partner nation integration and foster mutual understanding among our rescue squadrons,” said U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Conner, 130th Rescue Squadron HC-130J rescue loadmaster. “This lays the groundwork for future collaboration in the INDOPACOM area, which is a part of our unit’s mission.”

    The static display was one of many engagements conducted as part of REFORPAC, a Pacific Air Forces-led contingency readiness exercise nested under the Department of the Air Force’s new Department-Level Exercise series. This DLE is a first-in-a-generation approach to preparing for operations in contested, dynamic environments, spanning more than 50 locations and involving more than 12,000 joint and coalition personnel and over 400 aircraft.

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 102nd and 130th Air Rescue Squadrons are shown a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing UH-60J helicopter for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 15, 2025. The interaction reinforces REFORPAC’s goal to deepen allied coordination and advance shared security objectives in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 102nd and 130th Rescue Squadrons are shown a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing U-125A search-and-rescue coordination aircraft for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) at Misawa Air Base, July 15, 2025. Events like this highlight how REFORPAC strengthens combined capability and coordination for real-world contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)
    A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman assigned to the Air Rescue Wing displays the internals of a UH-60J helicopter for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 15, 2025. These exchanges support REFORPAC’s objective to improve understanding and reinforce multilateral response readiness in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

    Throughout the display, participating Airmen discussed aircraft capabilities and differences in personnel recovery methods.

    “One notable difference is in the pararescue insertion methods,” Conner said. “JASDF Pararescue typically insert via hoist from the UH-60J, since their fixed-wing aircraft belong to the Airlift Command. Meanwhile, our HC-130J enables personnel airdrops, which allows our Pararescue to get to the fight.”

    Conner also pointed out technical details that stood out during the tour.

    “I was surprised to see the UH-60J outfitted with external fuel tanks — that really extends its loiter time,” he added.

    More than a showcase of equipment, the event fostered personal relationships, improved operational communication and strengthened shared tactics.

    “This event is extremely important in building a framework for further cooperation,” Conner said. “It puts faces and names to specific units and enables us to fly real-world missions together during REFORPAC. By briefing and mission planning together, we’re able to execute helicopter air-to-air refueling and speak the same language and brevity terms while flying in close formation over the Sea of Japan.”

    The visit concluded with a group photo symbolizing shared commitment among the rescue units. A common thread across all participating squadrons stood out: their shared motto, That Others May Live.

    “Everyone got a kick out of the fact that our units all share the same motto,” Conner said. “It’s a powerful reminder that no matter the uniform, our mission is the same.

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  • MIL-OSI: PAXMINING Launches Enhanced Cloud Mining Platform to Help XRP Holders Earn Up to $5,700 in Passive Income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As XRP experiences a strong 26% rally over the past week, now trading around $2.93, the broader crypto market is showing both momentum and caution. While on-chain data suggests a possible short-term pullback of up to 20%, long-term sentiment remains bullish, with prominent analyst Peter Brandt forecasting a 60% surge to $4.47 in the coming months.

    Amid this dynamic market environment, PAXMINING, a global leader in green cloud mining, has launched an enhanced version of its platform—designed to help crypto users, including XRP holders, generate stable daily income without the need for technical knowledge or hardware investments.

    Key Highlights of the New PAXMINING Platform:

    • New User Incentive: Receive a $15 sign-up bonus, usable for daily check-ins that can yield up to $0.60 per day.
    • Multi-Currency Mining: Mine across 9+ top cryptocurrencies including XRP, BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, DOGE, LTC, and BCH.
    • Global Scale: Trusted by over 8 million users across 190+ countries.
    • No Equipment Required: Access to over 70 high-performance mining farms worldwide.
    • Sustainably Powered: 100% renewable energy—wind, solar, and hydro—supporting carbon neutrality.
    • Flexible, Transparent Contracts: A wide range of mining options designed for both short-term and long-term yield preferences.

    Flexible Mining Contracts – Earn Daily Yields
    paxMining offers a range of stable income contracts, including:

    Contract Project Investment Amount The term Total revenue
    WhatsMiner M50S+ $100 2days $100+$6
    Canaan Avalon miner A14 $500 7days $500+$43.40
    WhatsMiner M60S+ $1,300 15days $1,300+$253.5
    ALPH Miner AL1 $3,500 30days $3,500+$948‬
    Bitcoin Miner S21 XP Imm  $8,000 35days $8,000+$4424
    Bitcoin Miner S21 XP Hyd $12,800 40 days $12,800+$8,601

    For a full list of contracts, visit the official site: https://paxmining.com

    Security, Legality, and Green Commitment

    PAXMINING places a strong emphasis on legal compliance and user security. All operations are conducted transparently, and infrastructure is backed by sustainable, renewable energy sources—ensuring both environmental responsibility and long-term profitability.

    With Ripple recently applying for a U.S. banking charter, and interest in XRP growing globally, PAXMINING provides an alternative for crypto holders seeking passive income options without relying on market speculation.

    About PAXMINING

    PAXMINING is a global cloud mining platform founded on the principles of accessibility, sustainability, and reliability. With over 8 million users worldwide and operations in more than 70 renewable-powered facilities, PAXMINING continues to lead the industry in democratizing cryptocurrency mining.

    For more information, visit https://paxmining.com or contact info@paxmining.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: Value Line, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.325 Per Common Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: VALU) announced today that its Board of Directors declared on July 18, 2025 a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share, payable on August 11, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 28, 2025. The Company has 9,409,522 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 18, 2025.

            Value Line is a leading provider of investment research. The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used sources of independent equity research.

            Value Line publishes proprietary investment research in separate print and digital formats.

            Value Line provides these specialized services:
            a. Value Line Select – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend the one exceptional stock with superior profit potential and a favorable risk/reward ratio.
            b. The Value Line Special Situations Service – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend small and mid-cap stocks that hold the potential to transform your portfolio by delivering returns that are well above the market average.
            c. Value Line Select ETFs – Each month, Value Line analysts sift through the myriad investment possibilities to identify the one exchange traded fund that appears best positioned to outperform the market.
            d. Value Line Select: Dividend Income & Growth – Each month Value Line analysts make two stock recommendations that are expected to provide above-average current income along with appealing long-term dividend growth prospects.
            e. The Value Line ETFs Service – includes data, information, and analysis on more than 2,800 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), to help subscribers select the best fit for their portfolios.
            f. The Value Line M&A Service – Value Line analysts highlight one company each month that is a candidate to be acquired by a larger entity at a material premium to the current stock price.
            g. Value Line Information You Should Know wealth newsletter – Value Line focuses on financial planning and investment issues that matter for today’s investor.
            h. The Value Line Climate Change Investing Service – Value Line analysts target a critical issue – climate change, which is expected to spur transformation in the global economy for decades to come
            i. Certain Value Line copyrights distributed under agreements including proprietary ranking system information and other information used in 3rd party products
            j. The Value Line Options Survey – information and ranks on more than 600,000 options on stocks covering 90% of the market.
            k. The Value Line Fund Adviser Plus – covers 20,000 funds, grouped into more than 30 Investment Objective Categories. Our proprietary Ranking System makes it simple to tell whether or not a particular fund is a worthwhile investment. Our approach helps to ensure that investors avoid funds with unsustainable short-term performance, and you can count on our Safety ™ rank to help manage your risk. Our professionally selected Model Portfolio names the best Exchange-Traded funds in eight key categories.
            l. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small & Mid Cap – print and digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.
            m. The Value Line 600 in-depth, independent print research on 600 large and prominent companies
            n. The Value Line Investment Survey–Selection & Opinion – Value Line’s weekly economic and stock market commentary, four Model Portfolios, which are actively managed, updated each week, and always contain 20 equities each.
            o. The Value Line Investment Survey–Smart Investor a digital service providing investment research covering large, mid and small-cap stocks comprising about 90% of the total U.S. stock market
            p. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small Cap Investor – digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion
            q. The Value Line Investment Survey–Savvy Investor – a digital package covering more than 3,000 large, mid and small-cap stocks
            r. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 900 – this digital service provides investment research on 600 of the largest cap stocks plus 300 small- and mid-cap stocks
            s. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 600 – In-depth, independent digital research on 600 large and prominent companies
            t. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 2400 – This digital service provides investment research for 600 of the largest cap stocks plus approximately 1,800 small and mid-cap stocks
            u. The Value Line Investment Analyzer – This digital only service covers large, mid and small cap stocks comprising about 90% of the U.S. stock market
            v. Value Line Investment Analyzer Plus – a digital service that provides complete stock analysis for approximately 6,000 equities
            w. Value Line Research Center – A complete, online investment research system that includes all the financial information and tools needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio for stocks, ETFs and mutual funds
            x. Value Line Equity Research Center – A complete, online investment research system that includes all of Value Line’s equity research products needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio for equities

            Value Line’s products are available to individual investors by mail, at www.valueline.com or by calling 1-800-VALUELINE (1-800-825-8354).

            Institutional services for professional investors, advisors, corporate, academic, and municipal libraries are offered at www.ValueLinePro.com, www.ValueLineLibrary.com and by calling 1-800-531-1425.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information  

            In this report, “Value Line,” “we,” “us,” “our” refers to Value Line, Inc. and “the Company” refers to Value Line and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

            This report contains statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions (including certain projections and business trends) accompanied by such phrases as “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “will”, “intend” and other similar or negative expressions, that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Actual results for Value Line, Inc. (“Value Line” or “the Company”) may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the following:

    • maintaining revenue from subscriptions for the Company’s digital and print published products;
    • changes in investment trends and economic conditions, including global financial issues;
    • changes in Federal Reserve policies affecting interest rates and liquidity along with resulting effects on equity markets;
    • stability of the banking system, including the success of U.S. government policies and actions in regard to banks with liquidity or capital issues, along with the associated impact on equity markets;
    • continuation of orderly markets for equities and corporate and governmental debt securities;
    • problems protecting intellectual property rights in Company methods and trademarks;
    • problems protecting confidential information including customer confidential or personal information that we may possess;
    • dependence on non-voting revenues and non-voting profits interests in EULAV Asset Management (“EAM” or “EAM Trust”), and accordingly on its management, investment, and sales personnel. EAM Trust is a Delaware statutory trust, which serves as the investment advisor to the Value Line Funds and engages in related distribution, marketing and administrative services;
    • fluctuations in EAM’s and third-party copyright assets under management due to evaluations by outside rating agencies, broadly based changes in the values of equity and debt securities, market sector variations, redemptions by investors and other factors;
    • possible changes in the valuation of EAM’s intangible assets from time to time;
    • possible changes in future revenues or collection of receivables from significant customers;
    • dependence on key executive and specialist personnel of signification supplier and other firms;
    • risks associated with the outsourcing of certain functions, technical facilities, and operations, including in some instances outside the U.S.;
    • risks of increased tariffs and other restrictions affecting the cost and availability of materials, equipment, and other necessary inputs to the Company’s operations;
    • competition in the fields of publishing, copyright and investment management, along with associated effects on the level and structure of prices and fees, and the mix of services delivered;
    • the impact of government regulation on the Company’s and EAM’s businesses;
    • federal and/or state legislative changes that might affect Value Line’s business;
    • the availability of free or low cost investment information through discount brokers or generally over the internet;
    • the economic and other impacts of global political and military conflicts;
    • continued availability of generally dependable energy supplies, transportation facilities, digital data and telephone transmission infrastructure in the geographic areas in which the company and certain suppliers operate;
    • terrorist attacks, cyber attacks and natural disasters;
    • the need for changes in our business plans because of unexpected events that occur;
    • widespread illnesses which may drastically affect markets, employment, and other economic conditions, and may have additional unpredictable impacts on employees, suppliers, customers, and operations;
    • changes in prices and availability of materials and other inputs and services, such as financial data, freight and postage, required by the Company;
    • risk of inadequacy of our insurance coverage to compensate for potential losses;
    • potential impact of vendors’ consolidation;
    • risk of unanticipated failures in legacy systems that could interrupt regular publishing schedules;
    • other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024 and in Part II, Item 1A of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2025; and other risks and uncertainties arising from time to time.

            These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors which may involve external factors over which we may have no control could also have material adverse effects on future results. Likewise, changes we make in our plans, objectives, strategies, or intentions, which may occur at any time in our discretion, could also have material favorable or adverse effects on our future results. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports required to be filed by public companies with the SEC pursuant to the SEC’s rules, we have no duty to update these statements, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, current plans, anticipated actions, and future financial conditions and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking information contained herein.

    Contact: Howard A. Brecher 
    Value Line, Inc.
    212-907-1500

    www.valueline.com
    www.ValueLinePro.com, www.ValueLineLibrary.com
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  • MIL-OSI: Value Line, Inc. Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.325 Per Common Share

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Value Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: VALU) announced today that its Board of Directors declared on July 18, 2025 a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per common share, payable on August 11, 2025, to stockholders of record on July 28, 2025. The Company has 9,409,522 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 18, 2025.

            Value Line is a leading provider of investment research. The Value Line Investment Survey is one of the most widely used sources of independent equity research.

            Value Line publishes proprietary investment research in separate print and digital formats.

            Value Line provides these specialized services:
            a. Value Line Select – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend the one exceptional stock with superior profit potential and a favorable risk/reward ratio.
            b. The Value Line Special Situations Service – Each month, Value Line analysts recommend small and mid-cap stocks that hold the potential to transform your portfolio by delivering returns that are well above the market average.
            c. Value Line Select ETFs – Each month, Value Line analysts sift through the myriad investment possibilities to identify the one exchange traded fund that appears best positioned to outperform the market.
            d. Value Line Select: Dividend Income & Growth – Each month Value Line analysts make two stock recommendations that are expected to provide above-average current income along with appealing long-term dividend growth prospects.
            e. The Value Line ETFs Service – includes data, information, and analysis on more than 2,800 exchange-traded funds (ETFs), to help subscribers select the best fit for their portfolios.
            f. The Value Line M&A Service – Value Line analysts highlight one company each month that is a candidate to be acquired by a larger entity at a material premium to the current stock price.
            g. Value Line Information You Should Know wealth newsletter – Value Line focuses on financial planning and investment issues that matter for today’s investor.
            h. The Value Line Climate Change Investing Service – Value Line analysts target a critical issue – climate change, which is expected to spur transformation in the global economy for decades to come
            i. Certain Value Line copyrights distributed under agreements including proprietary ranking system information and other information used in 3rd party products
            j. The Value Line Options Survey – information and ranks on more than 600,000 options on stocks covering 90% of the market.
            k. The Value Line Fund Adviser Plus – covers 20,000 funds, grouped into more than 30 Investment Objective Categories. Our proprietary Ranking System makes it simple to tell whether or not a particular fund is a worthwhile investment. Our approach helps to ensure that investors avoid funds with unsustainable short-term performance, and you can count on our Safety ™ rank to help manage your risk. Our professionally selected Model Portfolio names the best Exchange-Traded funds in eight key categories.
            l. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small & Mid Cap – print and digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.
            m. The Value Line 600 in-depth, independent print research on 600 large and prominent companies
            n. The Value Line Investment Survey–Selection & Opinion – Value Line’s weekly economic and stock market commentary, four Model Portfolios, which are actively managed, updated each week, and always contain 20 equities each.
            o. The Value Line Investment Survey–Smart Investor a digital service providing investment research covering large, mid and small-cap stocks comprising about 90% of the total U.S. stock market
            p. The Value Line Investment Survey–Small Cap Investor – digital financial information and quantitative analysis on approximately 1,800 companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 billion
            q. The Value Line Investment Survey–Savvy Investor – a digital package covering more than 3,000 large, mid and small-cap stocks
            r. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 900 – this digital service provides investment research on 600 of the largest cap stocks plus 300 small- and mid-cap stocks
            s. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 600 – In-depth, independent digital research on 600 large and prominent companies
            t. The Value Line Investment Survey–Investor 2400 – This digital service provides investment research for 600 of the largest cap stocks plus approximately 1,800 small and mid-cap stocks
            u. The Value Line Investment Analyzer – This digital only service covers large, mid and small cap stocks comprising about 90% of the U.S. stock market
            v. Value Line Investment Analyzer Plus – a digital service that provides complete stock analysis for approximately 6,000 equities
            w. Value Line Research Center – A complete, online investment research system that includes all the financial information and tools needed to structure a well-researched and diversified portfolio for stocks, ETFs and mutual funds
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            Value Line’s products are available to individual investors by mail, at www.valueline.com or by calling 1-800-VALUELINE (1-800-825-8354).

            Institutional services for professional investors, advisors, corporate, academic, and municipal libraries are offered at www.ValueLinePro.com, www.ValueLineLibrary.com and by calling 1-800-531-1425.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information  

            In this report, “Value Line,” “we,” “us,” “our” refers to Value Line, Inc. and “the Company” refers to Value Line and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

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    • maintaining revenue from subscriptions for the Company’s digital and print published products;
    • changes in investment trends and economic conditions, including global financial issues;
    • changes in Federal Reserve policies affecting interest rates and liquidity along with resulting effects on equity markets;
    • stability of the banking system, including the success of U.S. government policies and actions in regard to banks with liquidity or capital issues, along with the associated impact on equity markets;
    • continuation of orderly markets for equities and corporate and governmental debt securities;
    • problems protecting intellectual property rights in Company methods and trademarks;
    • problems protecting confidential information including customer confidential or personal information that we may possess;
    • dependence on non-voting revenues and non-voting profits interests in EULAV Asset Management (“EAM” or “EAM Trust”), and accordingly on its management, investment, and sales personnel. EAM Trust is a Delaware statutory trust, which serves as the investment advisor to the Value Line Funds and engages in related distribution, marketing and administrative services;
    • fluctuations in EAM’s and third-party copyright assets under management due to evaluations by outside rating agencies, broadly based changes in the values of equity and debt securities, market sector variations, redemptions by investors and other factors;
    • possible changes in the valuation of EAM’s intangible assets from time to time;
    • possible changes in future revenues or collection of receivables from significant customers;
    • dependence on key executive and specialist personnel of signification supplier and other firms;
    • risks associated with the outsourcing of certain functions, technical facilities, and operations, including in some instances outside the U.S.;
    • risks of increased tariffs and other restrictions affecting the cost and availability of materials, equipment, and other necessary inputs to the Company’s operations;
    • competition in the fields of publishing, copyright and investment management, along with associated effects on the level and structure of prices and fees, and the mix of services delivered;
    • the impact of government regulation on the Company’s and EAM’s businesses;
    • federal and/or state legislative changes that might affect Value Line’s business;
    • the availability of free or low cost investment information through discount brokers or generally over the internet;
    • the economic and other impacts of global political and military conflicts;
    • continued availability of generally dependable energy supplies, transportation facilities, digital data and telephone transmission infrastructure in the geographic areas in which the company and certain suppliers operate;
    • terrorist attacks, cyber attacks and natural disasters;
    • the need for changes in our business plans because of unexpected events that occur;
    • widespread illnesses which may drastically affect markets, employment, and other economic conditions, and may have additional unpredictable impacts on employees, suppliers, customers, and operations;
    • changes in prices and availability of materials and other inputs and services, such as financial data, freight and postage, required by the Company;
    • risk of inadequacy of our insurance coverage to compensate for potential losses;
    • potential impact of vendors’ consolidation;
    • risk of unanticipated failures in legacy systems that could interrupt regular publishing schedules;
    • other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2024 and in Part II, Item 1A of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2025; and other risks and uncertainties arising from time to time.

            These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors which may involve external factors over which we may have no control could also have material adverse effects on future results. Likewise, changes we make in our plans, objectives, strategies, or intentions, which may occur at any time in our discretion, could also have material favorable or adverse effects on our future results. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports required to be filed by public companies with the SEC pursuant to the SEC’s rules, we have no duty to update these statements, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, current plans, anticipated actions, and future financial conditions and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking information contained herein.

    Contact: Howard A. Brecher 
    Value Line, Inc.
    212-907-1500

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  • MIL-OSI: Passive Power Surge — Get Reliable Crypto Income Securely with AIXA Miner’s Smart Contracts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Denver, Colorado, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The crypto space is changing. With Bitcoin supporting firmly around $110K, and altcoins venturing into DeFi, NFTs, and AI territories, experienced investors are no longer following hype-driven speculation. Instead, they are looking for stable, low-risk returns, and AIXA Miner is the catalyst.

    Drive by renewable energy, protected by military-grade encryption, and AI-powered, AIXA Miner is the most trusted platform for passive crypto income. 

    “The smart contracts are open to daily income and offer a return without any manual operation from the users. These are the most performing plans, and this is the reason they are suitable for anyone’s portfolio below.” Spokesperson of AIXA Miner said.

    How AIXA Miner Boosts Crypto Earnings

    The AIXA Miner’s cloud mining concept is designed for simple and trustworthy operation. First, you can register here with your email and get a free $20 bonus that can be used to purchase a free contract for daily sign-ins. Next, go through the AIXA Miner Cloud Mining Contract and choose from various prices, terms, and expected returns.

    Once you have launched a plan, AIXA’s AI goes after the most lucrative mining pools, robotically adjusts the hash power to the highest level, and sends your rewards to your account every day. Upon maturity, your principal comes back without any hidden conditions or fees. The best part is, you could even operate several contracts at once to diversify your stream of money if you want.

    Featured Contracts: Leveraging Income Across Crypto Markets

    Contract Name Investment Duration Daily Earnings Total Return ROI
    DOGE Miner Antminer L7 $550 5 Days $7.32 $550+$36.60 6.65%
    BTC Miner Antminer S17 Pro $1500 10 Days $20.40 $1500+$204.00 13.60%
    BTC Miner Avalon A15XP-206T $6300 15 Days $95.13 $6300+$1426.95 22.65%
    BTC Miner S21e XP Hydro $25000 20 Days $515.00 $25000+$10300.00 41.20%

    Why do these stand out?

    • DOGE Miner Antminer L7 is a great option for short-term gains if you want to test the platform or just have some quick profits with low capital.
    • BTC Miner Antminer S17 Pro rides on the wave of meme-coins while available nearly 13.6% ROI in just two days, which is perfect for a diversified exposure.
    • BTC Miner Avalon A15XP-206T is a mid-tier choice that represents a balance of yield over $1,400 in returns in 15 days.
    • BTC Miner S21e XP Hydro gives high returns for the medium period to those investors who are creating a steady profit machine.

    Activate all or some of the plans, change the proportions according to your risk tolerance, and then sit back while AIXA’s AI automatically optimizes returns for you.

    Affiliate Program + VIP Rewards: Boost Your Returns

    In addition to mining, AIXA gives users the vehicle to grow their income via two proven income funnels.

    Affiliate Program (3-level commission):

    5% on deposits from direct referrals, 2% from users for the second level, and 1% on third-level network activity. No matter if you share casually or in a professional manner, each referral you bring will turn into ongoing, automated income.

    VIP Membership Levels

    As your total investment increases, you move up through the VIP levels(VIP1→VIP10), each step up opening more benefits and higher daily earnings. From the early bonus payouts to the highest cash packages($88→$518,888), this will generate continuous momentum not only in mining but also in community engagement.

    Why 2025 Is the Year to Build Smart Crypto Income?

    • Bitcoin stability + altcoin innovation make an ideal place for diversified income strategies to grow.
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    AIXA Miner is now offering more environmentally-friendly, efficient, and simpler tools to get an assured income without charts, hodling, or hardware setup.

    Conclusion

    This year, when AI, tokenization, and clean energy are rewriting crypto investment rules, AIXA Miner is definitely a major passive income player. Having daily rewards, no technical barriers, and smart contract schemes that fit every kind of investor, from casual seekers to full-time miners, the platform opens the door for all to make steady crypto profits.

    Whether you are attracted by Bitcoin’s power, Litecoin’s cheap transaction fees, or Dogecoin’s popularity, AIXA Miner provides you with a systemized approach to convert the current trends into future riches. No need to speculate. No disturbing noise. Just easy, intelligent, AI-driven mining that operates when you are resting.

    AIXA Miner is being used by over 1 million people in more than 200 countries to grow their digital assets. If you add a free $20 bonus, green operations, and contracts that can be scaled and start from $100 to this, you will find that there has never been a better moment to start earning.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair

    Source: WTO

    Headline: Members call for reinvigorated work on technology transfer, elect new Chair

    Members welcomed the election of Ambassador Eheth, who succeeded Ambassador Raimondas Ališauskas of Lithuania, and expressed appreciation for the outgoing Chair’s leadership over the past year in advancing the Group’s work.
    In his opening remarks, Ambassador Eheth underscored the continued relevance and growing importance of the Group’s mandate. He noted that technology transfer is vital for “strengthening productive capacity, upgrading infrastructure, and building resilience,”. He also highlighted its role in “supporting structural transformation, responding to environmental challenges, and ensuring that the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence and its applications in trade benefit all and do not further widen the gap between members at different stages of development.”
    In a discussion initiated by India, members exchanged views on how to advance work on technology transfer and build momentum towards the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in March 2026.
    Ambassador Eheth encouraged members to “continue sharing national experiences on how trade has facilitated technology transfer and supported development”. He reaffirmed the value of the practice –  introduced by his predecessor – of hearing from chairs of other WTO bodies. This, he noted, “enriches the Group’s work by illustrating the cross-cutting nature of technology transfer and its relevance across the WTO’s agenda.”
    Looking ahead, the Chair announced his intention to hold informal consultations in September to hear members’ views on how best to advance the Group’s work. “I am committed to helping advance not only the mandate of this Group, but also the broader objectives of the Organization as set out in the preamble of the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO: raising standards of living, ensuring steadily growing real income, and supporting sustainable development in a manner consistent with the needs and aspirations of all members,” he said.
    The next formal meeting of the working group is scheduled for November 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Peters Secures Funding to Strengthen Public Safety, Michigan Manufacturing, and Great Lakes Protections in Appropriations Bill

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped secure funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to fund Michigan priorities, high-impact local projects, and federal programs that support manufacturing, our environment and Great Lakes, public safety, law enforcement, and cutting-edge research.

    “This bipartisan legislation advances critical projects in Michigan and across the country,” said Senator Peters. “The bill makes needed investments to strengthen public safety, support local law enforcement, and boost Michigan’s economic competitiveness. It will also help safeguard our state’s precious natural resources and the Great Lakes for future generations. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding and will keep working to get it across the finish line.”

    Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is considering their own funding bills. The Senate and House will then need to reach an agreement on a final funding bill and have it pass both chambers before being sent to the President to be signed into law.

    The bill includes numerous measures led and supported by Peters, including:

    Strengthening Michigan’s Manufacturing Sector

    Preventing Illegal Trump Administration Cuts to Manufacturing Programs: The bill included language Senator Peters authored to prevent the Department of Commerce from unilaterally defunding or withdrawing contracts from Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Programs – like the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. The bill also includes $175 million for the MEP program despite the Trump Administration’s budget proposal to eliminate it. This program helps small and medium manufacturers grow their business, integrate advanced manufacturing techniques and technology, and works to strengthen our domestic manufacturing supply chain. For every dollar of federal investment, MEP generates $24.60 in new sales growth for manufacturers and $27.50 in new investment. This translates into $4.3 billion in new sales annually. In 2024, the Michigan Manufacturing Tech Center estimated they helped 584 businesses produce over $150 million in sales growth and over $100 million in investments. For every $1 of a company’s investment, the Center returns $18 in financial returns.

    Addressing Unfair Chinese Trade Practices: Peters secured language in the bill recognizing that non-allied nations like China are becoming large global exporters of electric vehicles and underscoring a concern that these electric vehicles will soon flood the U.S. market. Some Chinese motor vehicle producers are seeking to establish manufacturing plants in Mexico and other strategic locations to sidestep U.S. tariffs. Peters’ provision in the bill directs the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with other relevant departments and agencies, to examine non-allied nations’ non-market policies and practices related to electric vehicles, including policies that prevent U.S auto manufacturers from competing in their markets on a level playing field.

    USMCA: In the summer of 2026, the United States’ trade agreement with Mexico and Canada will undergo a mandatory review period. Peters secured language directing the Office of the United States Trade Representative to pursue changes to the agreement that will improve the agreement’s labor standards, prevent China from taking advantage of it, and onshore more manufacturing jobs throughout the United States, including Michigan.

    National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): The bill invests heavily in the National Institute of Standards and Technology. These resources will help NIST advance research in cutting-edge fields like carbon dioxide removal, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, and cybersecurity. NIST will also develop standards, tools, and tests to help ensure AI systems operate safely.

    Making Michigan Communities Safer

    PAWS Act: Peters secured $3 million in the Fiscal Year 2026?Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter and Housing Assistance Grant Program, which was established by Peters’ Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act. The grant program, administered by the Department of Justice, provides emergency and transitional shelter options for domestic violence survivors with companion animals. Peters secured language in the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act encouraging the Department of Justice to continue providing robust funding for grants under the program.

    Project Safe Neighborhood: Peters secured funding in the bill for the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative – a nationwide law enforcement program that uses evidence-based and data-driven approaches to reduce violent crime. Last Congress, the Senate passed Peters’ bipartisan legislationto reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.

    Promoting Community Policing in Oakland County: The bill includes $1 million to modernize Oakland County’s Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information Systems (CLEMIS), which will improve transparency of law enforcement activity and promote community policing.

    Improving Criminal Investigation in Van Buren County: Peters secured $576,000 in the bill for Van Buren County to support purchase of rapid-processing DNA technology, which will reduce a current backlog and enable crimes to be solved more efficiently.

    Purchasing New Patrol Vehicles in Kalamazoo: The bill includes $490,000 to help the City of Kalamazoo upgrade its public safety vehicles, which will allow personnel to respond to service calls safely and efficiently.

    Making Road Patrols Safer in Oakland County: The bill would provide $26,000 for the Oakland County Sherriff’s Office to purchase safety equipment for motorcycle patrol officers.

    Supporting Safe Traffic Stops in Warren: Peters secured $38,000 in the bill to help the City of Warren Police Department purchase new safety equipment to aid officers during traffic stops and investigations.

    Improving the Health of the Great Lakes: The bill includes $1,500,000 for the Great Lakes Commission to improve the health of the Great Lakes. Specifically, funding will help address water quality, nutrient pollution, harmful algal blooms, aquatic invasive species, and coastal management throughout the Great Lakes region.

    Upgrading Police Communications in Marquette: The bill would provide $264,000 for the City of Marquette to purchase new portable radios, which would improve emergency response for Marquette Police Department officers.

    Upgrading Aging Patrol Vehicle Fleet in Houghton: The bill includes $385,000 for the City of Houghton to purchase new police patrol vehicles, helping to improve emergency response throughout the region.

    Bolstering AI Research to Help Small and Medium Sized Manufacturers: Senator Peters secured $2,000,000 in this bill to support Michigan Tech’s research into and deployment of AI standards and practices that would help boost small and medium manufacturers in Michigan.

    Westland Police Technology Update: The bill also includes $100,000 to upgrade aging computer systems in police squad cars in Westland.

    Preventing Violence Against Women: The bill contains increased funding for the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and its lifesaving programs. Grants from OVW programs support training for police officers, state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, rape prevention programs, homicide reduction initiatives, domestic violence hotlines, women’s shelters, transitional housing, and rural support services. In addition, Peters secured language in the bill directing the Department of Justice to develop best practices, in consultation with Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community-based organizations, for the investigation and prosecution of violence against MENA women.

    Improving Police-Community Relations: The bill provides funding for State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office grant programs which aim to strengthen police-community relations.

    Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Our Communities: The bill provides significant funding to help our communities and first responders address substance use disorders, including opioids, and to address drug trafficking.

    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program: Peters helped secure funding for the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. This program is critical to thousands of abused or neglected children who have highly trained and extremely dedicated advocates appointed on their behalf, and to child victims who are still waiting for the presence of a consistent, caring adult to speak for their best interests in the courtroom and in the community. This funding will help improve outcomes for every abused and neglected child, as was the intention of Congress when it enacted the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.

    Investing in Sustainable Solutions to Protect Michigan’s Environment, Natural Resources

    Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory: The bill provides funding for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL), which studies the dynamic environments and ecosystems of the Great Lakes. The work produced and shared by GLERL informs local decisions for safe and sustainable resource management throughout the Great Lakes Basin. GLERL research also plays a crucial role in the work carried out by the Coast Guard’s Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response in Sault Ste Marie. Peters secured language in the bill recognizing the importance of continued support for the work of the Great Lakes Center of Expertise for Oil Spill Preparedness and Response, which examines the impacts of oil spills in freshwater environments and develops effective responses. Peters-led efforts made the Great Lakes Center of Expertise a reality. Peters authored and passed legislation into law establishing the Great Lakes Center of Expertise in 2018, and then successfully secured $4.5 million in total to kick-start the initiative the following year. Peters then announced the Great Lakes Center of Expertise will be headquartered in two Michigan locations to maximize research and operational capabilities. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Peters has continued to secure funding to support the Center’s work.

    Great Lakes Monitoring: The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is the nation’s premier ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes observing program. The bill provides funding to fill critical gaps in our nation’s ocean and Great Lakes observation infrastructure. It will also ensure the availability of coastal data to inform management decisions on oil spill planning and response, navigation safety, fisheries management, and harmful algal blooms.

    Addressing Harmful Algal Blooms: The bill supports the National Ocean Service’s research on harmful algal blooms (HABs). This funding is vital to preserving the health of the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to more than 40 million people; support a $16 billion recreational boating industry; and draw 37 million anglers, hunters, and bird watchers each year. HABs, which produce toxic or harmful effects on people and wildlife, have been reported in the Great Lakes and in every U.S. coastal state. According to NOAA, their occurrence may be on the rise.

    Coastal Zone Management Grants: This bill provides much-needed funding for NOAA’s Coastal Zone Management Program, which provides grants to states with approved coastal zone management plans for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of coastal zone areas, including those in the Great Lakes region. All eight Great Lakes states have active Coastal Zone Management programs committed to preserving the health of the Lakes and the $6 trillion regional economy they help sustain. This unique program is essential to the economic and ecological importance of our coastlines and Great Lakes shorelines while supporting state and local efforts to address critical management issues such as coastal hazards, habitat, and water quality.

    Marine Debris Program: The NOAA Marine Debris Program is a joint effort that supports national and international efforts to prevent, identify, and reduce the occurrence of marine debris. The program leverages resources from state and local agencies, tribes, non-governmental organizations, academia, and industry for innovative research, outreach, and education initiatives. This bill provides funding to allow this important work to continue.

    Improving the Census Process to Ensure Michigan Communities Are Accurately Represented

    Census Bureau: The bill provides funding for the U.S. Census Bureau, however, it provides less funding than is required to meet the needs of the upcoming 2030 decennial census. The census and other key federal surveys are tied to important outcomes for communities in Michigan and across the country, including federal resources for education, health care and infrastructure. The resources allocated by this bill will give the Census Bureau the tools it needs to prepare for the 2030 Census, produce critical economic data, and ensure the public can access high-quality data that keeps pace with the needs of our nation. This funding is essential to ensuring the Bureau does not fall behind on crucial preparations and can control long-term costs. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where Peters serves as Ranking Member, is responsible for conducting oversight of the Census Bureau. Peters previously convened a hearing in downtown Detroit to examine impacts of the 2020 Census on Michigan. Peters also convened a hearing in 2021 with senior federal officials to examine how lawmakers can work to improve operations at the Census Bureau. Peters has also pressed the Census Bureau to ensure it addresses 2020 Census undercounts and improves annual population data.

    Investing in Science, Innovation, and the STEM Workforce

    Michigan Technological University AI Program: Peters secured $2.5 million in funding from the Safe and Secure AI Manufacturing Implementation Program for Michigan Technological University to support research into and deployment of AI standards and practices to support small and medium manufacturers.

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): The bill provides continued funding for key NASA science and STEM education programs that support cutting edge research and scholarships at Michigan’s Universities. The STEM education programs also strengthen our aerospace workforce pipeline. These programs were partially eliminated under the Trump Administration’s budget request.,

    Fully Fund the Artemis Space Mission: This bill includes full funding that Senator Peters’ championed for the Artemis Mission, which is set to take the United States back to the Moon as well as, eventually, to Mars. This mission was partially eliminated under the Trump budget proposal. The Artemis program is supported by Michigan Aerospace manufacturers and one of the astronauts participating in the upcoming Artemis III mission is a Michigander, Christina Koch.

    National Science Foundation: Senator Peters helped secure $9 billion in funding for the National Science Foundation. This level of funding avoids the catastrophic 55% cut proposed by the Trump Administration, which would have devastated U.S. scientific and STEM leadership, and harmed Michigan’s research institutions’ ability to continue to do cutting edge research.

    Implementation of Peters’ PROSWIFT Act: Peters secured funding for the pilot program Peters created through his Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act. The program aims to strengthen our nation’s ability to predict severe space weather events and mitigate their harmful impacts on Earth – work being spearheaded at Michigan’s own Universities.

    Improving Access to Reentry: Peters secured language in the bill directing Residential Reentry Centers, where individuals often go between prison and full return to their communities, to better collect ID-related data. A 2022 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that opportunities exist to better assist incarcerated people with obtaining ID documents prior to release. Peters’ language requires an assessment from BOP regarding the feasibility of contracting with additional state DMVs to provide identification document services to qualifying individuals prior to release.

    National Marine Fisheries Services – Studying PFAS in Fish: The bill recognizes the threat posed by the concentration of PFAS detected in fish tissue. The bill directs NOAA to conduct fish tissue sampling and monitoring of PFAS to evaluate the impacts on aquatic health.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Pocan, Krishnamoorthi, Amo, 49 Colleagues Slam Rubio’s Decision to Incinerate Food Aid

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark Pocan (2nd District of Wisconsin)

    WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Gabe Amo (RI-01) led a letter with 49 of their colleagues to Secretary of State Marco Rubio opposing his decision to withhold nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food aid and instead incinerate those supplies once they expire. 

    “As you know, these rations were designed to nourish vulnerable children in conflict-affected regions such as Afghanistan and Pakistan,” the Members wrote. “This action is not only morally indefensible, but also wasteful, strategically shortsighted, and completely counter to the entirety of your work while in the Senate.”

    “We understand that instead of delivering this emergency assistance to malnourished children as originally intended, the State Department will destroy the biscuits at an additional cost to the taxpayer of $130,000,” the Members continued. “According to reporting in the Atlantic, USAID employees and inventory data say this food could have fed 1.5 million children for a week. Given the alarming rates of food insecurity and famine in regions like Gaza and Sudan, the decision to burn lifesaving aid produced by American farmers and paid for by American tax dollars amounts to a tragic abdication of our global humanitarian responsibilities and hurts our own global interests.”

    “The United States has long led the world in humanitarian assistance, not only as a matter of compassion but also as a cornerstone of global stability and diplomacy,” the Members concluded. “Destroying aid that could save lives undermines that legacy and damages our standing in the international community. We urge you to immediately prioritize the distribution of all remaining and viable food assistance stockpiles. American leadership demands nothing less.”

    A full copy of the letter can be found here

    The list of signers includes: Pocan, Mark; Krishnamoorthi, Raja; Amo, Gabe; Barragán, Nanette; Bera, Ami; Beyer, Donald; Bonamici, Suzanne; Brownley, Julia; Brown, Shontel; Carson, André; Casar, Greg; Case, Ed; Castro, Joaquin; Cohen, Steve; Crow, Jason; Davis, Danny; DeGette, Diana; Doggett, Lloyd; Evans, Dwight; Foushee, Valerie; Friedman, Laura; Garamendi, John; Jackson, Jonathan; Jayapal, Pramila; Johnson, Julie; Kaptur, Marcy; Khanna, Ro; Latimer, George; Magaziner, Seth; McBath, Lucy; McBride, Sarah; McCollum, Betty; Moore, Gwen; Moulton, Seth; Nadler, Jerrold; Norton, Eleanor; Omar, Ilhan; Peters, Scott; Pettersen, Brittany; Ramirez, Delia; Raskin, Jamie; Scanlon, Mary Gay; Schakowsky, Janice; Simon, Lateefah; Sorensen, Eric; Subramanyam, Suhas; Takano, Mark; Thompson, Mike; Tlaib, Rashida; Velázquez, Nydia; Vindman, Eugene; Williams, Nikema

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Grigorenko: Digital public administration is a new standard for regions.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The Republic of Buryatia has joined the federal digital system of public administration. As a result, today 100% of the region’s federal orders are controlled using the “governor’s dashboard”. The implementation of this system was checked by Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko during a working visit to Ulan-Ude.

    In online mode, the “governor’s dashboard” allows you to monitor budget execution, implementation of national projects, including the construction of new roads, schools, hospitals and other socially significant facilities. The system provides up-to-date data on all key areas of the region’s work and its interaction with the federal center. This allows you to quickly respond to emerging difficulties and, if necessary, prevent possible risks of non-implementation of state projects.

    As of today, 43 regions are connected to the “governor’s dashboard”. It is planned that by the end of this year all subjects of the Russian Federation will join the system.

    The dashboard is based on the state automated information system “Management”, which is used to monitor the activities of the Government, the implementation of national projects, state programs and the achievement of national development goals. At the same time, each governor can set up a system for monitoring specific projects or tasks that the region most urgently needs to implement.

    “We are gradually moving towards data-based public administration. At the federal level, this approach has already proven its effectiveness – the executive discipline of government bodies in fulfilling key government tasks has increased many times over. Now, with the help of the “governor’s dashboard”, we are implementing this system in the regions. Buryatia was one of the first to join this project, and today the system is already being used here on a permanent basis,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    “The data and reports recorded on the dashboard influence the adoption of further decisions: to adjust something somewhere, to strengthen something somewhere, and so on. Therefore, internal discipline immediately increased not only in the implementation of tasks, but also in the correct execution of decisions,” noted the head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov.

    During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister also assessed the digital services being implemented in Buryatia to improve the efficiency of public administration and the quality of life of citizens. Among them is the voice assistant “Ulana”. In online mode, the virtual assistant based on artificial intelligence helps residents of the region make an appointment at the MFC or, conversely, cancel an appointment, find out about the procedure for obtaining a driver’s license, SNILS, TIN and other government services. The voice assistant has doubled the speed of processing citizens’ requests.

    An intelligent transport system has also been created and successfully implemented in Buryatia. It allows traffic management on the roads: it regulates traffic lights, monitors traffic jams and improves road safety. In particular, the intelligent transport system has reduced traffic jams in Ulan-Ude by 15%. To date, the city has also modernized the operation of 86 traffic lights, installed 143 video surveillance cameras that allow monitoring the traffic situation in real time. And information boards have appeared at bus stops to help passengers navigate public transport.

    Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source of the information. It is an accurate report of what the source claims and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

         â€‹The Department of Health (DH) is today (July 18) investigating a suspected case of an illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicines (pCms), and is urging the public not to use three types of pCms under the name of Eye Saver (a herbal formula eye conditioner) (see photo).

         The premises concerned is Macrobiotics Enterprises Limited, located at Room 155, 1/F, Peninsula Centre, 67 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Acting upon intelligence, the DH conducted a field investigation and seized three suspected unregistered pCms. They all have the same name and packaging. However, one had Chinese words “強力” marked on it, one had Chinese words “è¶…ç´š” marked on it and one had Chinese words “特級” marked on it. According to the content of the package insert, the products claimed to remove ophthalmia, improve and prevent cataracts, etc.

         The DH’s investigation is ongoing. So far, no related adverse reports have been received.

         According to section 119 of the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549), no person shall sell, import or possess any pCm unless it is registered. The maximum penalty is a fine of $100,000 and two years’ imprisonment. Upon completion of its investigations, the DH will seek advice from the Department of Justice on prosecution matters.

         Members of the public who have purchased any of the above suspected unregistered pCms should stop usage immediately. Those who have applied any of the three pCms and are feeling unwell should seek advice from healthcare professionals. People who have the product can submit it to the DH’s Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office on 16/F, AIA Kowloon Tower, Landmark East, 100 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, during office hours for disposal.

         The spokesman said that the use of unregistered pCms may pose threats to public health as their safety, quality and efficacy are not proven. The public should not buy or use products of doubtful composition or from unknown sources. All registered pCms should carry a Hong Kong registration number on the product label in the format of ‘HKC-XXXXX’. The list of registered pCms is published on the website of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong (www.cmchk.org.hk/pcm/eng/#main_dis.htm) for public reference.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SCS visits Civil Engineering and Development Department (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

         The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, visited the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) this afternoon (July 18) to exchange views with staff representatives from various grades in the department, and to learn about the department’s latest progress in optimising operational efficiency and services through the application of technology, as well as its work in landslip prevention and mitigation and slope safety.
     
         Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, Mrs Yeung first met with the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, and the directorate staff to learn about the key initiatives of the Civil Engineering Office, the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) and the regional development offices. They also met with staff representatives from various grades in the department to exchange views on matters of concern to them.
     
         Mrs Yeung said, “As the expectations of the community for the civil service are constantly rising and the challenges posed by extreme weather are becoming increasingly severe, I hope my colleagues will continue to strive for excellence, review workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, and respond to changes with smart innovations. This will strengthen the public’s sense of fulfilment, happiness and security.”
     
         During the visit to the GEO Emergency Control Centre, officers in charge of the centre introduced the Common Operation Picture developed and managed by the department to Mrs Yeung. This electronic system facilitates the sharing of real-time information among different government departments to assist in monitoring emergencies such as landslides, flooding and fallen trees, as well as to enhance contingency co-ordination. The GEO maintains a 24-hour, year-round emergency service to provide geotechnical advice to rescue teams and government departments on any emergency actions to be taken to deal with danger arising from landslides for their determination of co-ordinated responses and mapping plans.
     
         Moreover, Mrs Yeung learned that the CEDD started a trial run of its in-house developed, AI-empowered Landslip Warning System this year, with an aim to issue more accurate Landslip Warnings. Through the cloud technology and the Internet of Things, the system can use Hong Kong’s rainfall data, past landslide records and man-made slopes data to identify with higher accuracy the relevant attributes resulting in landslides through big data analysis. This strengthens the understanding of the relationship between rainfall and landslides. The new system can further enhance the accuracy of the predicted number of reported landslides during heavy rainstorms, thereby improving the capabilities of landslide risk assessment, optimising the issuance of Landslip Warnings, and enhancing early warning.
     
         Officers responsible for planning and terrain evaluation also briefed Mrs Yeung on the Digital Aerial Photograph Interpretation System launched last year. The system digitalises historical paper aerial photographs and centralises aerial photo imageries on an instantly accessible digital platform. This not only allows government departments and related organisations to remotely search, view and analyse high-resolution 3D data, but also empowers professionals to map and visualise 3D terrains to support related research for slope safety management and land planning. The system also eliminates the process of physical photo storage and helps shorten construction time, reduce construction costs, and promote environmental efficiency.
     
         In addition, the department’s staff introduced their approaches for enhancing the speed and efficiency to assist in promoting the development of the Northern Metropolis. The Northern Metropolis is located in a geologically complex area with very limited engineering geological data. In order to speed up development and minimise the ground investigation work required across different projects, the GEO initiated a regional ground investigation study in the Northwest New Territories, carrying out ground drilling and rock load tests in strategic areas.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Josh McLaurin to Host Press Conference Regarding Journalist’s Continued ICE Detention

    Source: US State of Georgia

    ATLANTA (July 18, 2025)—On Tuesday, July 22, Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs) will host a press conference on journalist Mario Guevara’s continued United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.

    Guevara, who has lawfully resided in the U.S. for over 20 years, was placed in ICE custody on June 18, where he remains, despite being in the country legally since April 2004. Guevara has developed a large following in Atlanta and national recognition for his reporting on immigration issues.

    EVENT DETAILS:                      

    • Date: July 22, 2025
    • Time: 10:00 a.m.
    • Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
    • This event is open to the public.

    Speakers include:

    • Giovanni Diaz, managing partner of Diaz & Gaeta and Mario Guevara’s lawyer
    • Katherine and Oscar Guevara, Mario Guevara’s children
    • Katherine Jacobsen, Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ) U.S., Canada and Caribbean program coordinator
    • Nora Benavidez, Free Press’ senior counsel and Georgia First Amendment Foundation board member

    MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

    We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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    Sen. Josh McLaurin represents the 14th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-4228 or by email at josh.mclaurin@senate.ga.gov.

    For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Commissioner Johnson Hosted the Regulators’ Roundtable: Financial Markets Innovation and Supervision of Emergent Technology in London

    Source: US Commodity Futures Trading Commission

    LONDON — On July 14, 2025, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Kristin Johnson convened the third annual international financial markets regulation roundtable in London. The agenda and engagement focused on rapidly evolving technologies — with emphasis on the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, the proliferation of cyber threats, and the rapid adoption of digital assets across global financial markets.[1]
    During the Emergent Technologies Roundtable, Commissioner Johnson explained “AI holds significant promise for making financial services more inclusive, efficient, and accessible. But its deployment must be underpinned by robust governance, ethical design, and global regulatory collaboration. For global regulatory leadership … the challenge is to balance innovation with stability, openness with security and privacy protections, and the benefits of automation with the value of human oversight.”  
    Reflecting on the need for effective governance, Commissioner Johnson explained that “governance — at the firm level and the system level — matters more than ever. Fintechs must invest in model risk management, ethical design, and responsible data practices. Supervisory approaches must evolve to keep pace with the changes occurring in the markets subject to our supervision.”
    The Roundtable also explored issues of operational resilience in the face of mounting cyber attacks launched by sophisticated actors operating from dark corners in many jurisdictions around the world with the potential to severely disrupt local and global financial markets. “Cyber resilience is a critical gateway issue for protecting market integrity, and an area where we need to be ‘all hands on deck’ on both sides of the pond. Cyber resilience is only as strong as its weakest link. It is important to stay vigilant and collaborate closely on best practices and lessons learned,” Commissioner Johnson said. 
    According to Commissioner Johnson, “convening regulators offers an exceptional opportunity for colleagues to share learning and understanding on emerging and persistent issues that directly impact market integrity, stability, and security. It has been my pleasure to coordinate an annual conversation among regulators each year of my service as a Commissioner.” 
    Roundtable attendees included representatives of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, Banco de España (the central bank of Spain), the European Securities and Markets Authority,  Deutsche Bundesbank (the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany), the Comisión National del Mercado de Valores (the Spanish Securities Market Commission),the City of London, the Financial Action Task Force, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, and the London School of Economics Law School, among others.
    The attendees discussed a number of issues, including regulatory responses to cyber threats and operational resilience for systemically important financial institutions and market participants; risk management concerns and effective oversight of non-financial institution third party service providers; the impact of increasing reliance on AI; and strategies to enhance integrity, stability, and accountability in global financial markets. 
    “I extend my gratitude to the roundtable attendees,” Commissioner Johnson continued. “Hopefully, the insightful dialogue inspires harmonization, coordination, and collaboration across financial banking and market regulation.” 

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  • MIL-OSI Video: New era, new mood, new challenges

    Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

    Historian and podcaster Adam Tooze says we are at a turning point in history – as the Trump administration upends decades of assumptions on geopolitics, trade and the economy. Coinciding with the dawn of artificial intelligence, the rise of China, and demographic shifts are adding to transformative changes for us all.
    CNBC anchor Chery Kang joins us in the studio at AMNC25 to co-host the episode.

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: ‘People who spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive’ – how we witnessed Trump’s USAID cuts devastate health programmes in Kenya

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Rachael Eastham, Lecturer in Young People’s Health Inequalities, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University

    Homabay, Kenya, in February 2025. Rachael Eastham, CC BY

    My phone wouldn’t stop ringing – nurses, social workers, young mothers – all begging for help. ‘I’ve lost my job,’ ‘I have no food,’ ‘What do we do now?’ I felt helpless.

    These are the words of Rogers Omollo, founder and CEO of Activate Action – a youth-led non-profit organisation that supports young people with HIV and disabilities in Homa Bay, a town in west Kenya on the shores of Lake Victoria.

    As specialists in youth and sexual and reproductive health, we were on a field trip to learn from Omollo and others like him. We wanted to find out about the work they were doing to tackle HIV, stigma and health inequalities.

    But our time there was dominated by one thing: President Donald Trump’s executive order which put almost all international spending by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on pause for a 90-day review and subsequently took a wrecking ball to all international aid programmes funded by the US.

    In July, research published in The Lancet medical journal found that the US funding cuts towards foreign humanitarian aid could cause more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030, with a third of those at risk of premature deaths being children. Davide Rasella, who co-authored the report, said low- and middle-income countries were facing a shock “comparable in scale to a global pandemic or a major armed conflict”.

    In the immediate aftermath, we saw firsthand the profound impact the “pause” had in this community. Activate Action is not directly funded by USAID, but as we followed in the footsteps of our host, Omollo, meeting the organisation’s collaborators and beneficiaries, the true extent of the funding freeze became shockingly apparent.

    Places like Homa Bay relied heavily on USAID funding to keep hospitals and clinics running, to ensure access to essential medicines, and to support reproductive health and HIV programmes. The executive order, in principle, resulted in the immediate halting of over US$68 billion (£51 billion) in foreign aid, a substantial portion of which supports lifesaving reproductive health and HIV programmes worldwide.


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    As we walked through abandoned offices and healthcare facilities speaking to bewildered people out of work and in need of critical services in February 2025, the chilling reality set in. Omollo reflected:

    People who have spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive. The clinics are empty, the hope in their voices fading. It broke my heart. I wanted to scream, to fix it, but the truth hit hard – we can’t depend on one lifeline. If funding stops, lives should not. We must build something stronger, something that lasts.

    Research shows that global financial strain can foster a conservative political climate. For example, the global financial crisis of 2008 has been associated with the rise of right-wing populism.

    The current populist political climate is demonstrably hostile towards matters like reproductive health and rights. There are reports that reproductive rights are “backsliding” globally. For example, in the US abortion services have been increasingly restricted. In countries like Kenya, this is compounded by the longstanding global tendency towards anti-African or anti-black sentiment reflected in the foregrounding of stories that primarily depict Africa as a problem or a failure.

    So, before we even set off on our research trip to unite sexual and reproductive health advocates and collaborate with African partners, we knew we were swimming against this tide.

    Final figures remain unclear but in early 2025, the abrupt suspension of an estimated US$500 million of funding to Kenya was suggested by Amnesty International to have led to the layoff of 54,000 community health workers – many of whom had been part of robust, locally led responses to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

    The decision to do this was driven by US audit and efficiency “reevaluations” over 8,000 miles away in Washington. Decisions were made and implemented by small numbers of people within the Trump administration including Elon Musk, whose estimated individual wealth far exceeds the gross domestic product of many entire east African nations, including Kenya.

    Despite years of progress in community-based healthcare systems managed by Kenyans just like Activate Action, these cuts by one external donor disrupted critical services overnight. This also demonstrated that African health systems, no matter how effective, remain subject to profound external control.

    Our project was funded in October 2024, before Trump’s re-election. One week of activities in the UK, one week in Kenya. By the time Activate Action visited Lancaster, in the north of England, in January 2025, we had already started to raise eyebrows as our colleagues began receiving communications from USAID-funded initiatives about pausing projects. Two weeks later, by the time we gathered in Kenya, the immediate human cost was clear to see.

    ‘The field has been eviscerated’

    We sat at the back of a meeting observing training for an Activate Action initiative that would see community health champions offer peer support for their neighbours on safer sex and HIV prevention. In a building that was usually busy and populated by USAID-funded staff, the lights remained on in only one room.

    Before visiting Homa Bay, we knew of its reputation when it came to the so-called triple threat of gender-based violence, HIV infection and teenage pregnancy rates – all of which disproportionately affects this semi-rural county in west Kenya.

    As we watched the training, a colleague based in Europe (who was instrumental in connecting some of the members of our group) texted after learning we were in Kenya, saying:

    It’s terrifying. Document it. No one gets it. The field has been eviscerated.

    So, what did this evisceration look like?

    Staff directly affected by the order were either not permitted to talk about what was happening on the record or didn’t feel safe doing so. We spoke to at least five people who told us directly they couldn’t “speak out” and were nervous about us taking any photographs.

    An Activate Action event on International Condoms Day in February 2023.
    Rogers Omollo, CC BY

    We saw how scores of people were served their notice to cease projects, backdated and effective immediately – a stop work order, followed by (for reasons with cloudy legal foundations) official terminations to contracts. Their economic and professional futures left hanging in the balance.

    As we navigated workshops and meetings, Omollo (now unexpectedly advantaged through Activate Action not being USAID-funded) continued to receive multiple texts, calls and emails from people seeking work.

    A researcher we know working on a USAID supported HIV and maternity care project described doing frantic overtime in the face of uncertainty. She needed to put in hours of extra (unpaid) work to communicate with research participants as it would not be ethical to abruptly disappear on people currently engaged in an active research programme.

    She had no way to manage expectations with those she spoke to and no way of knowing if they were saying a final “thank you and goodbye” to the people she had been working with for months. Despite the descriptions of USAID project funds being “paused”, she was quickly served a full termination of employment notice.

    In east Africa, where this sudden and mass unemployment of vital technical and administrative staff is happening, more than half of young people aged 15-35 are unemployed. The rate is even higher among young women in rural areas (up to 66%.)

    A greater horror unfolds when you consider who these unemployed workers are usually paid to help because they serve communities with some of the highest needs related to HIV, teenage pregnancy and gender-based violence.

    The youth health facility we visited, for example, was locked up when we arrived. We sat in stunned silence in an empty three-roomed building with a youth HIV counsellor. We were shown photographs that showed how it was once a vibrant and busy place.

    Locked up youth health facility.
    Rachael Eastham, CC BY

    Here, the free services and information on HIV, contraception and mental health was being delivered by skilled and non-judgmental youth specialists. But it was closed down from January 20, 2025 and its future remains uncertain. A free condom dispenser outside lay empty, all supplies given out on closure day in a last ditch attempt to help young people remain safe over the coming weeks.

    In Homa Bay, huge achievements have been made in addressing teenage pregnancy and adolescent HIV infection in recent years. There has been a remarkable decline in prevalence rates, new infections, and HIV-related deaths, aided by robust treatment programmes that contribute to better health. People have been living with HIV at undetectable levels, therefore unable to transmit infection. But this “safe” status requires ongoing treatment with antiretroviral medication.

    What now in the absence of USAID?

    But at the time of our visit, the delivery of antiretroviral therapy was becoming more restricted and would require collection by the user every three weeks, rather than the usual three months, therefore lasting the user a shorter time. To service providers we spoke to, this increase in the frequency of collection of medication was known to be a significant barrier for people having to travel long distances more frequently without transport to get their supply replenished.

    Omollo explained to us that Homa Bay is also a medication hub, of sorts. People come here from other communities where, due to stigma, the risks of being identified as someone who is HIV positive in their own communities are much higher.

    Successes notwithstanding, Homa Bay county’s teenage pregnancy rate is over 20% and HIV prevalence is some of the highest in Kenya (15.2% overall in Homa Bay, higher than the national average of 3.7%), with 75% of new HIV infections across the country affecting young people aged under 34. There are almost as many people living with HIV in Homa Bay county as there are in the whole of the UK and many are children. In other words, the demand for accessible and sustained services is high and the impact of their absence is huge.

    Every conversation we had yielded new information about the reality. Gender-based violence projects were also suspended, in part because of the Trump administration’s intentions to end “gender ideology”. A service provider joked despondently during a presentation how: “I got sacked for saying gender.”

    In Kenya, femicide (the murder of women or girls because of their gender) has been described as a “crisis” requiring urgent action. In Homa Bay specifically, the sexual and gender-based violence statistics are higher than national averages and have been on the rise, especially among young people.

    This follows alarming countrywide coverage about femicide across Kenya including high profile and horrifying cases such as that of the Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei.. Official figures are unclear but there are currently widespread protests and calls to action related to this injustice.

    Activate Action had recently won one USAID award focusing on men living with HIV and substance use problems (factors that are both implicated in gender-based violence). Since the USAID funding freeze this offer has instantly been dissolved with no expectation of reinstatement.

    Meanwhile, the fight against cervical cancer – the leading cause of cancer death in Kenya – has also been hit.
    Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination campaigns across the county have stalled, despite the fact the vaccines help prevent cervical cancer.

    At one point, a 23-year-old mother of three small children asked us directly if we found it troubling (as she did) that she will not be able to receive maternal healthcare and her contraception. The list of effects is grim and feels endless.

    Collateral damage

    When our group convened for a workshop at a community venue with sexual and reproductive health and rights staff from across the area, the chatter was similarly focused on the effects of the USAID funding freeze, but this time in the direct shadow of operations.

    Next door, four-wheel drive Jeeps had been recalled and locked behind USAID premises gates, gathering dust instead of being out in the field delivering HIV outreach services. They represented the stasis of operations more widely.

    Dr Peter Ibembe, from a party of service providers visiting from Uganda, was formerly a Programme Director for the non-governmental organisation Reproductive Health Uganda where he was in charge of service delivery. He spoke to us about the atmosphere:

    An eerie tone of quiet has descended on the place. Many have been suddenly rendered jobless; creating mental stress, depression, anxiety. But there has also been an indirect effect on the wider community through the entire value chain: landlords, banks and other credit institutions; food vendors; gas stations; transportation facilities and companies; hotels, restaurants and lodges; schools hospitals and the like.

    Everyone has been left in limbo. Kenya, despite gradual improvements, is a lower middle income country. Poverty identified by the World Bank as a key development challenge for the nation with, in 2022, over 20 million Kenyans identified as living below the poverty line. So these knock-on effects can be drastic.

    At an organisational level we also saw clearly how the boundaries of any one project running within any organisation cannot be neatly drawn, nor can projects be plucked from this matrix discretely in the way we might imagine when we hear how “USAID projects” have been suspended. This way of thinking profoundly undermines the reality of what these cuts mean because many projects are interdependent and interrelated. Omollo added:

    Whilst Activate Action was not directly funded by USAID, the overall reduction in health services affects the community they serve. The lack of support for HIV prevention, mental health and economic empowerment programmes placed additional strain on grassroots organisations like us … which have had to fill gaps with limited resources.

    Omollo taking a selfie with Activate Action on International Condoms Day in February 2023.
    Rogers Omollo, CC BY

    Services the world over, especially community based services, usually operate with multiple funding streams each providing different projects. Naturally the people, resources and activities overlap. To stress, this is not evidence of the “corruption” the Trump administration claims it wants to weed out, but it is the reality of how services reliant on external funding work.

    It is usual that a patchwork of project grants function together to keep the doors open and the lights on. In fact, the sharing of operational resource is what bolsters an organisation’s capacity to serve its communities most effectively.

    Considering “USAID projects” as single discretely bounded entities belie the messy complexity of how community and healthcare services work.

    For another example of this kind of inter-connection, look no further than “table banking”. Table banking has been described as a “microcredit movement by women and for women” – effectively a DIY bank. We saw table banking used at Activate Action’s Street Business School, an initiative that tackles HIV through training women and building economic sustainability so they do not become trapped in poverty which may force them into have transactional sex. From a seated circle under trees, we watched as the collective pay in and take out loans to support their businesses from a central informal “bank account”.

    Beneficiaries from this project continue to come together every Thursday, pooling finances and taking loans to sustain their business needs for the coming week (for example, buying stock for their market stalls). They told us how they are planning to collaborate on a catering business which will mean the older, sicker members of the group remain able to work and earn.

    Similarly, Omollo told us how “a bit like table banking”, among his friends and colleagues, they also pool finance on a weekly basis to tick off items on a collective shopping list. He said: “One week we buy for one person, the next week, the next person and so on, until we all have a microwave.”

    These demonstrations of microfinance arguably present, however idealistic, inspiration for a more financially sustainable future whereby its principles offer a “light of hope” at grassroots level, possibilities for nations in meeting sustainable development goals and, crucially in this context, freedom from dependency on external donors.

    Social dictators of health

    When we planned this exchange project, we wanted to work with Activate Action because of our shared interests.

    Its explicit focus on the “social determinants of health” (the non-medical factors that affect health) is a refreshing departure from so many health programmes that seek to intervene on a person’s behaviour without attending to how it may be shaped by the wider social system.

    For example, in the case of Homa Bay, Activate Action works to address root causes, such as poverty. Poverty means that transactional sex (which could be sex for food or period products) is common. Unsafe sex can be a hallmark of these sexual encounters, increasing HIV risk and transmission. Helping women build businesses, earn their own money to buy food and make their own period pads, reduces the need to trade sex for necessities.

    As we sat discussing the various ways the cancelling of USAID would have devastating effects on different programmes and so the lives of different people, we realised how myriad social determinants – such as income, unemployment and healthcare services – are overwhelmingly contingent on distant regimes. Regimes run by people who seem to demonstrate little regard for the lives of disadvantaged and minoritised people.

    No period of consultation, no management of expectations – a profound example of how bigger systems that govern our social lives can, in fact, dictate the outcomes of our health.

    Antiretroviral drugs for HIV literally keep people alive and prevent transmission to others. Efforts to critique the USAID freeze by the inspector general of USAID, Paul Martin, saw him sacked. Again, no reason was given, and the White House did not have any comment.

    When we were trying to explore whether termination notices for staff in Kenya were even legal, one media report about a judicial effort to halt the USAID stop work order noted that Trump has a “high threshold for legal risk”. An insight into what type of threats we may need to consider when trying to understand risks to and protections for health in the future.

    Dr Ibembe, who provided closing remarks to our workshop, highlighted how “the effect of USAID cuts on the east African development landscape has been nothing short of seismic. It has created an environment of uncertainty, fear and stress. In some instances, up to 80% of health-related initiatives are donor supported. The funding and operational gap created is almost insurmountable.”

    This reliance on external financial support and limited domestic financing in Kenya and other sub-Saharan African countries is common. This makes a nation vulnerable. Kenya also experiences substantial “donor dependency” especially across the health system which makes it harder to absorb the shock of a donor pulling funds.

    In other words, this is a highly precarious system that is going through a shock which it will find incredibly difficult to withstand.

    The situation is a stark reminder of just how unfair the power dynamics are that dictate African health governance and sovereignty.

    Conversations about reducing the dependence of countries like Kenya on external donors have been going on for a long time. Throughout it has been acknowledged that any transition away from donor dependence needs to be carefully managed to avoid upsetting all the gains that have been made through initiatives like those funded by USAID. This has been completely impossible given the pace of change since January 2025 when the USAID stop work order came into play.

    African solutions to African problems

    The question now is not merely how African institutions will survive these disruptions but how they will leverage them as an impetus for change. Discussions about donor dependency arguably contribute to the framing of African states and institutions that are economically vulnerable and a “risk”. This in turn creates a negative bias that has recently been identified as costing African nations billions in lost or missed investment opportunities.

    While financial constraints are a reality, the dominance of stereotypes also means we may overlook the effective strategic responses and resilience demonstrated by African organisations over the years. The challenge is not simply to reduce donor reliance but to reposition African institutions as key architects of health solutions through approaches that emphasise ownership, sustainability and regional integration.

    Omollo talking to The Street Business School in January 2023.
    Rogers Omollo, CC BY

    The Afya na Haki (Ahaki) institute provides a clear example of this shift towards what they refer to as “Africentric” models of health governance. The aim is to build African solutions to African problems.

    This approach is anchored on four key pillars: amplifying positive African narratives; strengthening engagement with African regional institutions; supporting and fostering collaboration among African non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other organisations; and bringing together African experts and communities to create knowledge that reflects local realities and needs.

    Yet, restrictive policies that pre-date the USAID cuts such as the global gag rule which means NGOs are prohibited from receiving any US government funding if they provide, advocate for, or even refer to abortion services, have significantly disrupted this work, forcing institutions to rethink their operational strategies. An Ahaki staff member told us how their core focus on empowering Africans has been “thrown into disarray”.

    Research that puts African stories and priorities front and centre is crucial – not just for shaping policies but for shifting the focus from dependence on external aid to African-led solutions and self-determination.

    ‘Hope hasn’t disappeared’

    Within days of the USAID executive order on January 20, the USAID website was unreachable and our colleagues in Homa Bay sat reeling. By February 14, just after our visit, it was confirmed that a federal judge had successfully blocked the funding suspensions, although the relevance of this for people and projects like those we met in Homa Bay, whose contracts had already been terminated, was limited.

    This executive order is one of many that has triggered global shockwaves. But for every action there is a reaction and we have also witnessed international resistance, from protests of USAID and nonprofit workers in Washington, to 500 Kenyan community workers demanding their unpaid salaries.

    Musk’s company Tesla has been subject to widespread boycott and coordinated protest by “Tesla Takedown” in over 250 cities around the world. Canada has also made strides to reject American imports and strengthen its domestic markets, building greater independence from the USA, echoing desires of many African nations in relation to US donor dependence.

    Musk suggested that USAID needs “to die” due to widespread corruption – an assertion that remains unsubstantiated. However, the violence and damage of this sentiment is being realised. As the sites we visited remain eerie and empty, gathering dust, our immediate concern is for the people and communities that agencies once funded by USAID represent and serve.

    Omollo, and others like him, are now finding new ways to navigate these problems. The ripple effects of the USAID funding freeze have hit hard, programs have stalled, uncertainty has grown and communities are feeling the strain.

    “But in the cracks, we’ve found ways to adapt,” he said. “At Activate Action, we’ve leaned on local partnerships, stretched every resource, and kept showing up for young people. Hope hasn’t disappeared; it’s just become something we fight for daily.”


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    We would like to acknowledge the specific contribution of Rogers Omollo from Activate Action in developing this article.

    Christopher Baguma works with Afya na Haki as a Director of Programmes.

    ref. ‘People who spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive’ – how we witnessed Trump’s USAID cuts devastate health programmes in Kenya – https://theconversation.com/people-who-spent-years-saving-lives-are-now-struggling-to-survive-how-we-witnessed-trumps-usaid-cuts-devastate-health-programmes-in-kenya-256250

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Cognitive warfare: why wars without bombs or bullets are a legal blind spot

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By David Gisselsson Nord, Professor, Division of Clinical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University

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    Imagine waking up to the news that a deadly new strain of flu has emerged in your city. Health officials are downplaying it, but social media is flooded with contradictory claims from “medical experts” debating its origin and severity.

    Hospitals are filled with patients showing flu-like symptoms, preventing other patients from accessing care and ultimately leading to deaths. It gradually emerges that a foreign adversary orchestrated this panic by planting false information – such as the strain having a very high death rate. Yet despite the casualties, no rules define this as an act of war.

    This is cognitive warfare, or cog war for short, where the cognitive domain is used on battlefields or in hostile attacks below the threshold of war.


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    A classical example of cog war is a concept called “reflexive control” – an art refined by Russia over many decades. It involves shaping an adversary’s perceptions to your own benefit without them understanding that they have been manipulated.

    In the context of the Ukraine conflict, this has included narratives about historical claims to Ukrainian land and portraying the west as morally corrupt.

    Cog war serves to gain advantage over an adversary by targeting attitudes and behaviour at the individual, group or population level. It is designed to modify perceptions of reality, making “human cognition shaping” into a critical realm of warfare. It is therefore a weapon in a geopolitical battle that plays out by interactions across human minds rather than across physical realms.

    Because cog war can be waged without the physical damage regulated by the current laws of war, it exists in a legal vacuum. But that doesn’t mean it cannot ultimately incite violence based on false information or cause injury and death by secondary effects.

    Battle of minds, bodily damage

    The notion that war is essentially a mental contest, where cognitive manipulation is central, harks back to the strategist Sun Tzu (fifth century BC), author of The Art of War. Today, the online domain is the main arena for such operations.

    The digital revolution has allowed ever-more tailored content to play into biases mapped through our digital footprint, which is called “microtargeting”. Machine intelligence can even feed us targeted content without ever taking a picture or recording a video. All it takes is a well-designed AI prompt, supporting bad actors’ pre-defined narrative and goals, while covertly misleading the audience.

    Such disinformation campaigns increasingly reach into the physical domain of the human body. In the war in Ukraine, we see continued cog war narratives. These include allegations that the Ukrainian authorities were concealing or purposefully inciting cholera outbreaks. Allegations of US-supported bioweapons labs also formed part of false-flag justifications for Russia’s full-scale invasion.

    During COVID, false information led to deaths when people refused protective measures or used harmful remedies to treat it. Some narratives during the pandemic were driven as part of a geopolitical battle. While the US engaged in covert information operations, Russian and Chinese state-linked actors coordinated campaigns that used AI-generated social media personas and microtargeting to shape opinions at the level of communities and individuals.

    Fake image of Donald Trump being arrested.
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    The capability of microtargeting may evolve rapidly as methods for brain-machine coupling become more proficient at collecting data on cognition patterns. Ways of providing a better interface between machines and the human brain range from advanced electrodes that you can put on your scalp to virtual reality goggles with sensory stimulation for a more immersive experience.

    Darpa’s Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neurotechnology (N3) program illustrates how these devices may become capable of reading from and writing to multiple points in the brain at once. However, these tools might also be hacked or fed poisoned data as a part of future information manipulation or psychological disruption strategies. Directly linking the brain to the digital world in this way will erode the line between the information domain and the human body in a way never done before.

    Legal gap

    Traditional laws of war assume physical force such as bombs and bullets as the primary concern, leaving cognitive warfare in a legal grey zone. Is psychological manipulation an “armed attack” that justifies self-defence under the UN charter? Currently, no clear answer exists. A state actor could potentially use health disinformation to create mass casualties in another country without formally starting a war.

    Similar gaps exist in situations where war, as we traditionally see it, is actually ongoing. Here, cog war can blur the line between permitted military deception (ruses of war) and prohibited perfidy.

    Imagine a humanitarian vaccination programme secretly collecting DNA, while covertly used by military forces to map clan-based insurgent networks. This exploitation of medical trust would constitute perfidy under humanitarian law – but only if we start recognising such manipulative tactics as part of warfare.

    Developing regulations

    So, what can be done to protect us in this new reality? First, we need to rethink what “threats” mean in modern conflict. The UN charter already outlaws “threats to use force” against other nations, but this makes us stuck in a mindset of physical threats.

    When a foreign power floods your media with false health alerts designed to create panic, isn’t that threatening your country just as effectively as a military blockade?

    While this issue was recognised as early as 2017, by the groups of experts who drafted the Tallinn Manual on cyberwarfare (Rule 70), our legal frameworks haven’t caught up.

    Second, we must acknowledge that psychological harm is real harm. When we think about war injuries, we picture physical wounds. But post-traumatic stress disorder has long been recognised as a legitimate war injury – so why not the mental health effects of targeted cognitive operations?

    Finally, traditional laws of war might not be enough – we should look to human rights frameworks for solutions. These already include protections for freedom of thought, freedom of opinion and prohibitions against war propaganda that could shield civilians from cognitive attacks. States have obligations to uphold these rights both within their territory and abroad.

    The use of increasingly sophisticated tactics and technologies to manipulate cognition and emotion poses one of the most insidious threats to human autonomy in our time. Only by adapting our legal frameworks to this challenge can we foster societal resilience and equip future generations to confront the crises and conflicts of tomorrow.

    David Gisselsson Nord receives funding from the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish Cancer Society and the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation. He has also received a travel grant from the US Department of Defence.

    Alberto Rinaldi has received funding from the The Raoul Wallenberg Visiting Chair in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and the Swedish Research Council.

    ref. Cognitive warfare: why wars without bombs or bullets are a legal blind spot – https://theconversation.com/cognitive-warfare-why-wars-without-bombs-or-bullets-are-a-legal-blind-spot-260607

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  • MIL-OSI: DOT Miners launches new XRP and DOGE cloud mining channels to promote multi-currency income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DOT Miners, the world’s leading cloud mining platform, announced today that it has officially launched a dual-currency income channel supporting XRP and DOGE, providing platform users with more flexible and diverse income options. This move is an important part of DOT Miners’ continued deepening of multi-currency computing power services, aiming to help users achieve more robust asset appreciation in the current volatile market.

    New channel opened: support for mainstream currencies, balancing stability and potential
    As XRP approaches its historical high of $3.40 again, and DOGE continues to be active with community support, the market demand for these two popular assets continues to grow. DOT Miners has opened exclusive channels for XRP and DOGE. Users can directly participate in mining and obtain daily income through the platform without converting assets. All income is automatically settled on a daily basis and can be withdrawn at any time.

    The technical director of the platform said:

    “XRP and DOGE have a huge holding base and extremely high community popularity. We have customized cloud mining channels for these two currencies for users, combined with the platform’s original BTC, ETH, LTC and other currencies, to further enrich users’ diversified investment paths.”

    Three Simple Steps to Start Your Cloud Mining Journey

    1. Choose DOT Miners: Whether you are new to digital assets or an experienced investor, a small investment is all it takes to start earning daily income.
    2. Register an Account: Visit the official website www.dotminers.com to register an account and receive a $15 registration bonus to begin your mining journey.
    3. Select a Mining Plan: DOT Miners offers a variety of tailored mining contracts to meet different investment needs and budgets, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for users worldwide.

    Some are the examples of the contract:

    Novice Miner
    Investment: $100 | Cycle: 2 days | Daily income: $3.5 | Expiration income: $100+$7

    Starter Miner
    Investment: $500 | Cycle: 7 days | Daily income: $6 | Expiration income: $500+$42

    Pro Miner
    Investment: $3,100 | Cycle: 20 days | Daily income: $42.47 | Expiration income: $3,100+$849.4

    Pro Miner
    Investment: $5,100 | Cycle: 33 days | Daily income: $74.46 | Expiration income: $5,100+$2457.18

    Prime Miner
    Investment: $10,000 | Period: 40 days | Daily income: $155 | Expiration income: $10,000+$6200

    Prime Miner
    Investment: $28000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $498.4 | Expiration income: $28,000+$22428

    Quantum Miner
    Investment: $150,000 | Period: 45 days | Daily income: $3000 | Expiration income: $150,000+$135000

    All income is settled daily, and users can withdraw or reinvest freely once their account balance reaches $100, offering full transparency and efficiency.

    Why More Investors Are Choosing DOT Miners

    • Global Compliance: The platform is registered in the UK, operates under strict financial regulations, and supports full transparency and auditing.
    • Zero Threshold Entry: No mining hardware or technical knowledge required—start earning with just a few simple clicks.
    • Green Energy Support: Data centers located in Northern Europe and Africa are powered by 100% renewable energy, ensuring environmental sustainability.
    • Multi-Currency Payment: Supports major cryptocurrencies such as USDT, BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, etc., offering flexible and convenient funding options.
    • Strong Backing: Supported by strategic investment from mining giant Bitmain, DOT Miners has a solid foundation and continuous development momentum.
    • Advanced Security: Comprehensive asset protection with Cloudflare security, EV SSL encryption, and multi-factor authentication.

    About DOT Miners

    DOT Miners is a UK-headquartered technology investment company specializing in Bitcoin cloud mining services. The platform has served users in more than 100 countries and is dedicated to promoting the adoption of blockchain infrastructure through technological and financial innovation.

    DOT Miners also actively participates in charitable initiatives, supporting global financial education and digital inclusion projects to help more people understand and access the world of cryptocurrencies.

    Learn more at: www.dotminers.com

    Disclaimer: The information provided in this press release does not constitute an investment solicitation, nor does it constitute investment advice, financial advice, or a trading recommendation. Cryptocurrency mining and staking involve risks and may result in loss of funds. It is strongly recommended that you perform due diligence before investing or trading in cryptocurrencies and securities, including consulting a professional financial advisor.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP and DOGE have polarized trends, BJMINING cloud mining has attracted attention

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Washington, D.C, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The cryptocurrency market continues to show divergent momentum as XRP and DOGE headline July’s trading activity. XRP, backed by its strong presence in cross-border payment systems, has seen stable consolidation around the $3.47 mark after a recent breakout above $3.50. Meanwhile, DOGE faces short-term correction pressure, though community support and institutional interest remain strong.

    In this evolving environment, BJMINING, a global leader in decentralized cloud mining, has officially launched a new mining solution tailored for XRP and DOGE holders, offering a hands-free way to earn daily returns on crypto assets without active trading or technical setup.

    BJMINING Launches New Cloud Mining Offering for XRP and DOGE Users

    Headquartered in the UK and trusted by over 5 million users globally, BJMINING announced today the launch of a dedicated mining contract system that allows XRP and DOGE holders to activate cloud mining operations for BTC, DOGE, and more – using XRP deposits.

    This move comes as more investors seek passive income solutions in a volatile market. The new offering enables users to recharge XRP or DOGE directly into their BJMINING accounts, which the platform then converts into computing power used in its global, AI-powered mining infrastructure. In return, users earn automated daily mining rewards, credited every 24 hours.

    “We designed this launch to empower token holders with predictable income streams in an unpredictable market,” said a BJMINING spokesperson. “With zero technical barriers and no need to manage hardware, anyone can now access institutional-grade mining.”

    Key Highlights of BJMINING’s New Offering:

    • $15 Welcome Bonus: New users receive a registration bonus and start earning immediately.
    •  No Hardware Needed: Mining is fully cloud-based with dynamic AI-powered resource allocation.
    • Multi-Crypto Support: Recharge using XRP, DOGE, BTC, ETH, and more.
    • Green Mining Infrastructure: Uses wind and solar energy via global data centers.
    • 24/7 Support & Security: Protected by McAfee and Cloudflare, with round-the-clock technical support.
    • Transparent Returns: Fixed-term contracts with clear terms, no hidden fees, and full principal return at maturity.

    A New Path for XRP and DOGE Investors

    With XRP acting as a bridge to traditional finance and DOGE thriving on community momentum, BJMINING’s new service gives both types of holders a practical way to grow their assets—without needing to predict market swings or engage in speculative trading.

    Users can begin in just three steps:

    1. Register on the official BJMINING website.
    2. Recharge using XRP or DOGE and choose a contract.
    3. Receive daily income, automatically credited to your account.

    Contract profit example (applicable to XRP/DOGE/BTC deposit users)

    All contracts take effect with one click, and daily profits are automatically settled. Users can enjoy passive income without any operation.

    Setting the Standard for Transparent Cloud Mining

    As the crypto industry matures, BJMINING’s emphasis on security, sustainability, and user-friendly design positions it as a key player in the cloud mining space. The platform’s commitment to ongoing innovation and risk management makes it a timely solution for both new and seasoned investors.

    “Whether you’re holding XRP for the long haul or trading DOGE for short-term gains, BJMINING gives you a simple way to earn—every day,” the company added.

    Start Earning Today

    As XRP and DOGE enter a pivotal moment, BJMINING offers a stable and automated alternative for investors looking to maximize returns without complexity.

    For more details, please visit the official website: https://bjmining.com
    Contact email: info@bjmining.com

    APP download: https://bjmining.com/xml/index.html#/app

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  • MIL-OSI: Beyond Holding: PFMCrypto Launches Zero-Hardware XRP Liquidity Cloud Mining with Daily Rewards

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the crypto market heats up and XRP edges toward the $2.3 milestone, PFMCrypto is redefining how everyday users and professionals earn mining rewards. The company has officially launched “XRP Liquidity Mining”, the world’s first AI-powered multi-asset cloud mining vault, enabling users to mine multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously—while dynamically reallocating computing power to maximize real-time returns.
    Now live on both web and mobile platforms, this innovative service offers a fully automated crypto earnings strategy that mines XRP, BTC, DOGE, ETH, and other major assets. No hardware, technical setup, or prior experience is required—users can get started with just $10 and begin receiving stable daily payouts from day one.

    Why XRP Liquidity Mining Is a Game-Changer for Passive Crypto Income?
    Unlike traditional mining models that lock users into a single coin or fixed contract, PFMCrypto’s Liquidity Mining is powered by its proprietary AI engine, AURA. This intelligent system continuously analyzes key variables such as asset price, mining difficulty, network demand, and energy costs—automatically reallocating resources to the most profitable cryptocurrencies in real time.
    “Liquidity Mining is like putting your crypto earnings on autopilot,” said PFMCrypto’s CEO. “Whether XRP is surging or Bitcoin’s network adjusts, our system instantly adapts—ensuring your capital is always working at peak efficiency.”

    Key Features of PFMCrypto’s XRP Liquidity Mining:
    –  Multi-Asset Mining: A single deposit mines XRP, BTC, DOGE, ETH, and more.
    –  AI Revenue Optimization: Smart resource allocation for maximum daily yield.
    –  Low Entry Barrier: Start with just $10 (plus a $10 welcome bonus for new users).
    –  Stable Daily Returns: Earnings paid in stablecoins or your preferred crypto.
    –  Fully Cloud-Based: No mining rigs, no noise, no heat—100% remote access.
    –  Institutional-Grade Security: Multi-layer custody infrastructure to safeguard user assets.

    Investor Demand Surges as XRP Momentum Builds
    Ripple’s recent $125 million settlement with the U.S. SEC has revived investor confidence in XRP’s long-term prospects. Analysts are now forecasting a 95% likelihood of an XRP ETF approval by early Q4—potentially unlocking billions in institutional capital.
    “PFMCrypto’s XRP Liquidity Mining couldn’t be better timed,” said the company’s Chief Market Strategist. “This offering provides diversified exposure and stable income—without the volatility of direct trading.”

    Sample Liquidity Mining Plans:
    $100 Plan – 2-Day Term – Earn $3.00 per day (plus $2 bonus)
    $1,000 Plan – 9-Day Term – Earn $13.10 per day
    $5,000 Plan – 30-Day Term – Earn $78.50 per day
    $10,000 Plan – 40-Day Term – Earn $180.00 per day
    All contracts guarantee full principal return upon maturity, and users may withdraw profits instantly at any time—providing maximum flexibility with minimal risk.

    Trusted by Over 9.2 Million Users in 192 Countries
    Since its founding in 2018, PFMCrypto has earned a reputation for delivering high-performance, transparent mining solutions. Today, its platform supports over 9.2 million users globally, offering both beginners and institutions access to secure, AI-optimized passive income streams.

    Get Started with Liquidity Mining in 3 Simple Steps:
    1.  Sign Up – Create an account and receive a $10 welcome bonus.
    2.  Choose a Mining Plan – Select your preferred term and budget
    3.  Start Earning Daily – Sit back as PFMCrypto’s AI engine mines for you

    About PFMCrypto
    PFMCrypto is a global pioneer in AI-powered cloud mining and decentralized finance solutions. Founded in 2018, the platform enables remote mining for XRP, BTC, ETH, DOGE, LTC, and SOL—offering high-yield, low-risk opportunities for users across 192 countries.

    Start your smarter mining journey today: https://pfmcrypto.net

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  • MIL-OSI: EverCommerce Announces Date of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DENVER, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EverCommerce Inc. (NASDAQ: EVCM), a leading provider of SaaS solutions for service SMBs, will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after the U.S. financial markets close on Thursday, August 6, 2025.

    Management will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 6 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update. Please visit the “Investor Relations” page of the Company’s website (https://investors.evercommerce.com/) for both telephonic and webcast access to this call; a replay will be archived on the website as well.

    About EverCommerce

    EverCommerce (Nasdaq: EVCM) is a leading service commerce platform, providing vertically-tailored, integrated SaaS solutions that help more than 725,000 global service-based businesses accelerate growth, streamline operations, and increase retention. Its modern digital and mobile applications create predictable, informed, and convenient experiences between customers and their service professionals. With its EverPro, EverHealth, and EverWell brands specializing in Home, Health, and Wellness service industries, EverCommerce provides end-to-end business management software, embedded payment acceptance, marketing technology, and customer experience applications. Learn more at EverCommerce.com.

    Investor Contact:
    Brad Korch
    SVP and Head of Investor Relations
    720-796-7664
    ir@evercommerce.com

    Press Contact:
    Jeanne Trogan
    VP of Corporate Communications
    512-705-1293
    press@evercommerce.com

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