Category: Economy

  • MIL-OSI Canada: New Mapping Tool Supports Aquaculture Growth

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    A new mapping tool that helps identify the suitability of coastal areas for aquaculture development is now available.

    “Aquaculture is a key economic growth opportunity for Nova Scotia,” said Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. “Access to scientific data provides the aquaculture industry greater confidence in choosing suitable areas for aquaculture development, supporting responsible growth and contributing to coastal communities.”

    The Coastal Classification System is a provincewide mapping tool that includes data related to conditions such as water depth and temperature, distance from protected areas and navigation routes. It helps show where coastal conditions may present more or fewer challenges for aquaculture development in Nova Scotia.

    The publicly available information tool rates suitability for oysters, mussels, salmon and trout aquaculture. It supports early planning but does not replace the aquaculture licensing process, which would include public input.

    Information on the coastal classification tool is available at: https://novascotia.ca/aquaculture-coastal-classification-system/


    Quotes:

    “Data sets and information resources are key for decision making in business – and the aquaculture business is no different. This new coastal classification tool pulls together a number of these technical resources – and starts to inform someone looking to start or expand an existing aquaculture business in Nova Scotia. Choosing the best accessible, growing areas for our farms is part of responsible, sustainable growth in aquaculture. And it means putting meals on the tables of Nova Scotians for years to come.”
    Jeff Bishop, Executive Director, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia


    Quick Facts:

    • the aquaculture industry employs almost 800 people and generates about $120 million every year for Nova Scotia’s economy
    • in February, the Province sought feedback from Nova Scotians on the development of the tool
    • it was developed in partnership with the Centre for Marine Applied Research, a division of Perennia
    • it is in response to a recommendation from the 2015 Doelle-Lahey Report, which called for more transparent, science-based planning tools to support responsible aquaculture development in Nova Scotia
    • its development was supported by federal and provincial agencies, project-specific committees and the Nova Scotia aquaculture science advisory committee

    Additional Resources:

    News release – Province Seeks Feedback on New Online Mapping Tool for Developing Aquaculture: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/02/28/province-seeks-feedback-new-online-mapping-tool-developing-aquaculture

    Centre for Marine Applied Research: https://cmar.ca/

    Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia: https://seafarmers.ca/


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  • MIL-OSI: HTX Celebrates 12th Anniversary with Grand Launch of Million-Dollar HTTC S1 Trading Competition

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PANAMA CITY, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HTX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is celebrating its upcoming 12th anniversary by launching the “HTX Team Trading Competition (HTTC) Season 1: Blades Out” spot trading event. Recruitment for Team Leaders is now open. Featuring a total prize pool of over one million USDT, the competition offers a unique opportunity for traders worldwide to showcase their skills. As an added incentive, all participants will have a chance to win the highly coveted Xiaomi SU7 MAX SUV through a special lucky draw.

    Million-Dollar Prize Pool Ignites Trading Passion

    HTTC S1 is designed to provide users with a premier platform to showcase their trading skills, foster team collaboration, and leverage community influence. The event offers a total prize pool exceeding one million dollars, with $70,000 allocated to the Team Trading Volume Challenge and $30,000 to the Team PnL Challenge. All rewards will be distributed in $HTX tokens. Participants who complete level 3 KYC verification can claim a 10 USDT Cashback Voucher upon successful event registration.

    Additionally, throughout the event, all participants will have a chance to win the grand lucky prize — one of three Xiaomi SU7 MAX SUVs.

    Team Leader Recruitment Underway

    HTX is currently recruiting team leaders globally. The registration period runs from 10:00 (UTC) on July 2, 2025, to 10:00 (UTC) on July 9, 2025. Users can register by submitting their UID, preferred team name, and a brief team description. Ultimately, 10 team leaders will be selected based on their influence, spot trading volume, and other key factors. Selected team leaders will receive a trading volume multiplier to enhance their share of the prize pool, along with a 200 USDT Cashback Voucher as a bonus.

    Users not chosen as team leaders are invited to join any team and participate in the competition for a share of the prize pool. The team formation period will run from 10:00 (UTC) on July 10 to 10:00 (UTC) on July 22. The trading competition itself will take place from 10:00 (UTC) on July 10 to 10:00 (UTC) on July 25. Further details regarding the rules and rewards will be provided in an upcoming announcement.

    HTX: Leading the Future of Crypto Trading

    Since its inception in 2013, HTX has maintained its commitment to providing secure, stable, and efficient crypto trading services for users worldwide. The “HTTC S1” serves as a significant highlight for HTX’s 12th-anniversary celebration, aiming to create value and share wealth with global users through an innovative team competition model.

    Going forward, HTX will continue to enhance the user trading experience and expand its range of financial products and services. This will offer users safer and more convenient investment options and inject fresh momentum into the broader industry’s development.

    About HTX

    Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

    As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

    To learn more about HTX, please visit HTX Square or https://www.htx.com/, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. For further inquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to host Digital Silk Road Development Forum in ancient port city

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) — The World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Silk Road Development Forum will be held on July 24 in Quanzhou, east China’s Fujian Province, WIC organizers said at a press conference on Thursday.

    According to the organizers, the forum will include discussions on topics such as open cooperation in digital trade under the Belt and Road Initiative, empowering high-quality development of the private economy through artificial intelligence, intelligent digital transformation and sustainable development of international logistics.

    Situated on a narrow coastal plain in Fujian Province, Quanzhou was a major port on the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly during China’s Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties. The city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Helping manufacturers thrive in Alberta

    Alberta’s government is focused on growing the economy by creating a business-friendly climate where companies want to invest. This focus has led to more jobs and economic prosperity, making Alberta the best place in Canada to do business. Alberta is already home to one of Canada’s largest manufacturing industries, and with low corporate taxes and regulatory burden, Alberta’s government is helping more businesses succeed.

    In collaboration with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Alberta’s government is investing more than $4 million to support small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses through the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant. This two-year pilot program offers businesses access to advice, expertise and up to $30,000 in matching funding for technology upgrades along with new machinery and equipment. The pilot program is expected to support approximately 130 small- and medium-sized businesses.

    “Alberta’s government is committed to making sure small- and medium-sized businesses have the resources they need to grow. The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is empowering local business owners to invest in new technologies, machinery and equipment that will allow them to take their business to the next level – while also driving job creation and growth in Alberta’s manufacturing sector.”

    Joseph Schow, Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

    Manufacturing companies from any sector are eligible to apply to the pilot program if they have a physical location in Alberta which makes, refines, refurbishes or processes a product or material, uses the equipment or technology from the grant in Alberta and employs between five and 750 employees.

    “As a measure we’ve strongly advocated for, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters applauds the Government of Alberta for this measure that will help derisk investment for small- and medium-sized manufacturers during uncertain economic times. This program will be pivotal in supporting Alberta manufacturers to make investments that will help them grow.”

    Dennis Darby, president and chief executive officer, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

    Manufacturing plays a vital role in driving Alberta’s economic strength and supporting its diverse industries. As of May 2025, the sector employed 144,800 people – 5.6 per cent of the province’s total workforce. In 2024, Alberta’s manufacturing GDP reached $25 billion, and investment in the sector totalled $4.8 billion, marking a 41.9 per cent increase over 2023. The manufacturing sector has impacts across the economy, in areas including wood product manufacturing, machinery and equipment manufacturing, food processing, chemical production and fabricated metal production.

    “Manufacturing is a critical link in Canada’s energy supply chain – from precision components to large-scale equipment, every piece matters. This support for technology and equipment upgrades will directly enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Alberta’s energy manufacturers, who are essential to meeting growing energy demands at this pivotal moment for the Canadian economy.”

    Gurpreet Lail, president and chief executive officer, Enserva

    “Technology drives innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness in the chemistry and plastics sector. Support for investment in advanced technologies will help companies decarbonize, reduce waste and deliver the next generation of low-carbon, high-performance materials. This is why the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada is proud to support the Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant, which is providing over $4 million to help small- and medium-sized enterprises across the province – of particular importance to the plastics industry – modernize their equipment, enhance operational efficiency and advance sustainability.”

    Christa Seaman, vice-president, plastics division, Chemistry Industry Association of Canada

    “The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant is a strategic investment in the future of Alberta’s economy. By helping manufacturers upgrade technology and equipment, this initiative empowers businesses to enhance productivity, drive innovation and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market.”

    Shauna Feth, president and chief executive officer, Alberta Chambers of Commerce

    Amid ongoing economic uncertainty around the world, investments aimed at improving productivity have never been more important. The Alberta Manufacturing Productivity Grant will help build manufacturing capacity and efficiency, enhancing the province’s manufacturing competitiveness while also making Alberta’s manufacturing sector more resilient to future external shocks.

    Quick facts

    • The manufacturing sector spans different industries, including the production of chemical, food, beverage, wood, machinery and petroleum products.
      • In 2024, the top six manufacturing subsectors (chemical manufacturing, petroleum and coal product manufacturing, food manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing and wood product manufacturing) made up about four-fifths of Alberta’s manufacturing GDP.
    • Manufacturing is an integral part of Alberta’s economic prosperity.
      • In 2024, manufacturing contributed seven per cent to Alberta’s GDP, the fourth-largest sector contribution.
      • In 2024, manufacturing accounted for 24 per cent of Alberta’s exports, at $43 billion.
      • In May 2025, manufacturing employed 144,800 people in Alberta, representing 5.6 per cent of total Alberta employment.
        • Three subsectors (food manufacturing, fabricated metal product manufacturing and machinery manufacturing) account for roughly half of Alberta’s manufacturing jobs.
    • Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) represents more than 10,000 companies nationwide and works closely with various governments to promote growth within Canada’s manufacturing sector. CME also provides industry intelligence on the opportunities and challenges faced by manufacturers in Alberta and across Canada.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin opened an exhibition about Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich at the Museum of Moscow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Sergei Sobyanin opened the exhibition “The August Master of Moscow”. It is dedicated to Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich (1857-1905) – the first and only representative of the imperial house of Romanov, who headed the First Throne (from 1891 to 1905).

    “The current exhibition at the Museum of Moscow, of course, cannot fail to attract attention and touch the hearts of Muscovites. Because the period when Sergei Alexandrovich was the Governor-General of Moscow is one of the best periods of the city’s development. I would call it a revolutionary period in general, because it was during his time that such an impetus was given to the development of Moscow, when it began to transform from a provincial, to put it mildly, not very comfortable and clean city into one of the best European cities. During this period, something was done that had not been done for a whole century before,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

    The exhibition at the Museum of Moscow (Zubovsky Boulevard, Building 2, Block 3) was prepared by the Elisabeth-Sergius Educational Society Foundation with the support of the Moscow Government for the 120th anniversary of the death of the Grand Duke. More than 30 leading museums, archives, libraries, and private collectors are participating in the exhibition.

    Statesman, military leader, manager

    Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich was one of the outstanding statesmen of the Russian Empire. He was a skilled military leader and a talented manager.

    While holding the post of Moscow Governor-General, Sergei Alexandrovich made a huge contribution to the development of all spheres of the city economy. Under his rule, water supply and sewerage systems were modernized, street lighting was carried out, the transport network was improved, and new buildings and structures were erected. In addition, the first stage of the city power plant was opened, and electric tram lines were built.

    With the direct participation of Sergei Alexandrovich, the project was developed and construction of the Small Ring of the Moscow Railway began.

    “Thanks to the active development of those times, the historical center of the city was significantly transformed,” wrote Sergei Sobyanin in

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    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin.

    The Grand Duke headed many scientific societies and institutions, patronized cultural and artistic figures, and supported creative educational institutions. With his personal assistance, a new building for the Moscow Conservatory was built and the Bolshoi Theater was restored. He also took care of students. For example, in 1899, a dormitory for Moscow University was built.

    The Grand Duke, who created for the benefit of the people, was killed by terrorists in the very heart of Russia – at the Nikolsky Gate of the Moscow Kremlin.

    What the exhibition will tell about

    Based on documents and materials from the state archives of Russia, and on numerous studies, the authors of the exhibition tell about the bright personality of the Grand Duke, his devoted service to the Fatherland and fruitful work as the Moscow Governor-General and commander of the troops of the Moscow Military District.

     

    The exhibition presents over 500 items, documents, photographs and other artifacts dedicated to the life, state, military and public service of the august master of Moscow. These are books from his library, letters, photographs, portraits of members of the imperial family and personal belongings, awards of charitable institutions and societies. In addition, rare archival documents on the activities of the Grand Duke as Governor-General and Commander of the Moscow Military District, his correspondence with family members and statesmen, military uniform, weapon models and much more are on display.

    Visitors to the exhibition will also learn about the charitable service of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich and his wife, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna. They supervised over 100 charitable societies and associations that helped those in need in Moscow and other cities of the empire. The exhibition tells about the activities of the Moscow branch of the Russian Red Cross Society, the Elizabethan Charity Society, and many other areas of charitable work. One of the sections is dedicated to the history of the development of Russian Palestine — the activities of the Grand Duke as the first chairman of the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society.

    The authors of the project recreated a fragment of the furnishings of Sergei Alexandrovich’s living room in the Governor-General’s house on Tverskaya Street (house 13), where the grand ducal couple lived from 1892.

    “It’s great that we were able to show all the main areas of activity of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich on this platform. Not only to highlight his work as Governor-General of Moscow and Commander-in-Chief of the Moscow Military District, but also to tell a little about his and Elizaveta Feodorovna’s personalities and spiritual appearance. And it seems to me that this Christian image of people who truly lived according to the Gospel, it inspires our contemporaries,” said Anna Gromova, PhD in History, leading researcher at the Institute of General History of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    In the cinema hall, guests will be able to watch a documentary about Sergei Alexandrovich and the history of the Chudov Monastery. It was there in 1905 that the Grand Duke was laid to rest by decision of his wife, Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna.

    In addition, the exhibition tells about the legacy of the Grand Duke, the work of the Elisabeth-Sergius Educational Society Foundation to restore the memorial cross in the Kremlin at the site of the murder of the august martyr, and the revival of the Moscow region residence of the Moscow Governor-General — the imperial estate of Ilyinskoye-Usovo. In addition, visitors to the exhibition will learn about the creation of museums by the foundation in the historic buildings of the estate, the installation of a monument to the Grand Duke’s couple in Klimentovsky Lane in Moscow, and educational work to preserve the memory of them in different regions of Russia.

    The exhibition will also feature an educational program with lectures, overview and author’s excursions. The exhibition will run until September 21, 2025.

    Museum association “Moscow Museum”

    The Museum of Moscow was founded in 1896. It is one of the oldest museums in the capital and one of the largest in Russia. Its collection numbers 891,558 items, including a rich collection of archaeological artefacts.

    The Museum of Moscow is located on the territory and in the premises of the federal cultural heritage site “Provision Stores” (1832–1835, architect V.P. Stasov) on Zubovsky Boulevard (building 2).

    In addition, the museum association includes seven structural divisions, including the Moscow Archaeology Museum, the Lefortovo History Museum, the V.A. Gilyarovsky Center, the Garden Ring Museum, the Zelenograd Museum, the N.A. Dobrolyubov Library, and the Heraldic Hall of the City of Moscow.

    The total area of the territory is 1.76 hectares, and the premises are 31,335 square meters, of which 8,127 square meters are exhibition areas.

    Every year, the Museum of Moscow hosts dozens of exhibitions and events, festivals, seasonal and book fairs, theatrical and musical events. A children’s center, a lecture hall, a school of tour guides “Moskvagid” and a city excursion bureau, as well as a cinema for special screenings, are open on a permanent basis.

    In the first half of 2025, the Museum of Moscow was visited by 600 thousand residents and guests of the capital.

    Moscow Museums to Host International and National Projects — SobyaninBy 2026, all collections of Moscow museums will be digitized — Moscow Mayor

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Partners enhance Zimbabwe’s resilience through European Union (EU)-Funded Anticipatory Action project

    Source: APO

    Zimbabwe is making significant progress in shifting from reactive to proactive disaster risk management, with support from the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid (ECHO), FAO, IFRC and WFP. This week, over 50 stakeholders from government, UN agencies, NGOs, and communities gathered in Bulawayo to reflect on the achievements, challenges and lessons learned from the two-year ECHO-funded anticipatory action project. 

    Implemented between 2023 and 2025, the project aimed to enhance institutional systems and community capacities to prepare for and respond to climate-induced hazards, particularly in the wake of the 2023–2024 El Niño-induced drought, the worst in over four decades. 

    The project established harmonized multi-stakeholder frameworks, developed and tested impact-based forecasting triggers, and scaled up disaster risk financing analysis. These efforts contributed to more coordinated and timely early warning and anticipatory responses, helping protect lives, livelihoods, and food and nutrition security. 

    Judith Ncube, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Bulawayo, said the drought tested every system but also revealed the strength of partnerships. 

    “The 2023–2024 El Niño drought brought untold hardship to our communities. Yet in the face of empty rivers, cracked fields and hunger, we saw something extraordinary; communities, government and aid agencies standing together. This workshop is not just about what went wrong, but how ordinary people’s resilience helped shape extraordinary responses.” 

    The project’s key achievements include the establishment of the Anticipatory Action Community of Practice (CoP), a collaborative platform that has brought together government departments, humanitarian organizations and technical agencies to strengthen multi-sectoral coordination. Through this platform, Zimbabwe has institutionalized anticipatory action subcommittees at national, provincial and district levels, linking local decision-making to national systems. 

    Edward Kallon, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, underscored the shift in how Zimbabwe prepares for shocks. 

    “Anticipatory action is not just a technical process; it is a lifeline. It is about the mother in Chiredzi who received early warnings and planted drought-tolerant crops just in time. It is about a child in Tsholotsho who did not go hungry because food assistance came before the crisis hit. This is the future of disaster response.” 

    At the peak of the drought crisis, the Government of Zimbabwe launched a US$3.3 billion appeal—US$2 billion for emergency response and US$1.3 billion for resilience-building. Supported by early warnings issued in mid-2023, the government swiftly rolled out a national Blitz Food Distribution Programme targeting the most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, people with disabilities, child-headed households and the chronically ill. 

    Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe emphasized the importance of UN support, stating that 33 percent of the funds raised came from UN agencies. This helped the government to institute a people-first approach in responding to the crisis. 

    “Behind the numbers are real people. The elderly, children in child-headed households, persons with disabilities—these were not forgotten. Through the Blitz Food Distribution Programme, Zimbabwe ensured food reached the most vulnerable. This is what human-centred disaster response looks like: swift, inclusive and built on compassion.” 

    Key outputs of the ECHO-funded project – such as the national Anticipatory Action Roadmap, flood simulation exercises (SIMEX), and impact forecasting models – are now serving as templates for broader disaster risk management in the region. Testimonies from farmers, community videos and field visits to Matobo and Beitbridge showcased the results at the local level. 

    The project also reinforced the importance of pre-arranged financing to enable faster response. “Pre-arranged financing is a game changer. It means help is not delayed by paperwork when disaster looms,” said Edward Kallon. “Zimbabwe’s anticipatory action frameworks, built around pre-agreed triggers and activities are delivering faster, smarter support.” 

    Patrice Talla, FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa, affirmed that Anticipatory Action is not merely a humanitarian tool, but a transformative model of governance. He highlighted how the recent ECHO-supported initiative in Zimbabwe laid critical foundations, such as hazard mapping, institutional roadmaps, and community-ready structures that enabled timely and life-saving interventions during the 2023–2024 El Niño drought.  

    Patrice Talla further emphasized that Zimbabwe’s approach is no longer a pilot, but a prototype for national systems, and called for its institutionalization through policy integration, pre-positioned finance, local capacity building, and cross-border coordination. “Forecasts, should no longer be warnings; they should be the first lines of defense,” he asserted.  

    As the learning event concluded, partners called for sustained investment in anticipatory action and a continued shift toward resilience-building. Participants emphasized that as climate risks intensify, early action must be integrated into national systems and financing structures to safeguard development gains. 

    “Let us act not only in response but in anticipation,” said Minister Daniel Garwe. “Because the future belongs to those who prepare for it.” 

    The ECHO-funded initiative has demonstrated that with the right partnerships, financing and community engagement, Zimbabwe can move from crisis response to long-term resilience.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: West Africa: Relevant resolutions aimed at speeding up completion of the Praia-Dakar maritime link project

    Source: APO

    The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must speed up the preparation and implementation of a regional cobotting scheme for the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link project and other links in West Africa. This is one of the recommendations of the workshop on the evaluation and validation of the various financial options for the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link, which ended on Wednesday 2nd of July 2025 in Dakar, Senegal.

    The ECOWAS Commission is requested to put in place the operational, infrastructural and technical preconditions to create the necessary environment for the launch and sustainability of the Praia-Dakar maritime services and other regional maritime links. It is also asked to ensure that the study on the Praia-Dakar maritime link is completed on schedule, and to follow up with the consultants, with a view to following up the resolutions resulting from this meeting.

    The Commission is also required to initiate discussions and processes for the creation of a regional register of ships flying the West African flag, with harmonised operational guidelines and procedures for the smooth functioning of maritime operators. Ensuring the participation of regional investors and citizens in the provision of maritime services, through an appropriate procurement mechanism with provisions for regional preference, is another resolution addressed to the Commission.

    The participants also urged ECOWAS to draw up management procedures for the Praia-Dakar maritime link, considering the creation of the Corridor Management Authority provided for in the project Treaty. As far as ECOWAS member states are concerned, Liberia and Guinea-Bissau are urged to complete as quickly as possible the ratification of the Corridor Treaty, which constitutes the main legal basis for the creation, financing and operation of maritime services.

    The Member States of the regional organisation will have to support the creation of a working group of maritime experts and collaborate actively with the ECOWAS Commission in order to ensure that the group functions properly. They will also be asked to provide information on examples of maritime transport services in the region, to assist the consultants in their review of the final report to be submitted.

    The participants have instructed the consultants to consider the comments and observations of the Member States, ECOWAS and development partners and to submit their final reports on time. They should also ensure that cost estimates are optimised to present a favourable economic and financial rate of return. This will include a review of vessel costs, residual value, existing potential and available financial inputs in the region.

    The consultants will also have to revise the economic analysis to take account of specific local market conditions to improve the viability of the projects, and provide clear details of port infrastructure requirements for Member States. In order to save time, participants urged consultants to propose an innovative tendering process that differs from the usual traditional one.

    The implementation of these various recommendations should facilitate and guide the rapid finalisation of the study and the launch of the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link project. At the end of the proceedings, the Corridor Member States and participants validated the Phase 3 reports on the financial and implementation strategy for the creation of the Praia-Dakar maritime transport link.

    Speaking at the close of the meeting, Mamoudou Alassane Camara, Chairman of the Committee of Experts from the Member States of the Praia-Dakar maritime link, welcomed the quality of the recommendations made by the participants. The Director General of the Senegalese Maritime Affairs Agency, Becaye Diop, called for the rapid completion of the Praia-Dakar maritime link.

    This maritime link is a component of the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan multimodal transport corridor project. Considered strategic, it should be the subject of a specific management model proposal. The implementation of this maritime link will mark an important stage in regional integration in the ECOWAS region.

    As far as the Praia-Dakar-Abidjan multimodal transport corridor project is concerned, it represents an essential element in the wider strategy of ECOWAS to facilitate the free movement of people and goods within the Community area, strengthen trade cooperation, promote economic development and stimulate regional trade.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Hayward Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Bankruptcy Fraud and Contempt of Court

    Source: US FBI

    Bernard Seidling Hid Approximately $20 Million in Assets During Bankruptcy, Including More Than One Million in Cash That He Stashed Under His House

    MADISON, WIS. – Bernard Seidling, 74, Hayward, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to seven years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and criminal contempt of court. He was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine. A jury convicted Seidling of these crimes after a four-day trial in federal court in Madison.

    “Seidling was a recurring and shameless financial predator,” said U.S. Attorney O’Shea. “I am grateful to our tireless prosecutors and the many partners who worked to hold him accountable: the U.S. Trustee’s Office, the FBI, the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Inspectors.”

    “Mr. Seidling’s sentence reflects the FBI’s commitment to ensuring public trust by pursuing individuals who defraud others for personal gain,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Michael Hensle. “The FBI will continue to work diligently with our partners to pursue justice and combat any fraud which negatively impacts financial institutions and the American people.”

    Seidling filed for bankruptcy in 2022. On the schedules he filed at the beginning of the case, Seidling falsely stated he had no real estate, retirement accounts, trusts, partnerships, or business-related property, and that he had only one bank account with a balance of $195. In reality, Seidling had approximately $20 million in assets hidden behind dozens of sham trusts and partnerships. Seidling’s schedules also stated he had not sold real estate in the past two years, when in fact he sold a waterfront home in Key West, Florida, for more than $3 million in 2021.

    Over Seidling’s objection, the bankruptcy court converted the case from a reorganization to a liquidation. At that point, Seidling began falsely representing that he could not meaningfully participate in the bankruptcy due to his physical and mental health, and Seidling argued the bankruptcy court should indefinitely pause the proceeding. During the period of Seidling’s alleged incapacitation, he continued to manage his businesses, conduct banking activity, and play tennis at a club in Key West, where he lived during the winter months. Seidling also represented himself and participated in state court litigation during this time.

    Regarding the contempt conviction, Seidling violated an order issued by the bankruptcy court. That order prohibited Seidling from transferring assets held by 37 of Seidling’s businesses, plus any other business entity Seidling was associated with, while the bankruptcy proceeded. The order further prohibited Seidling from directing or instructing anyone else to transfer assets. Seidling violated the order by transferring real estate and draining bank accounts. He hid more than $1,000,000 in cash in a crawl space under his house. Seidling also used an unwitting individual to transfer a parcel of real estate.       

    At sentencing, Judge Peterson explained that a number of reasons warranted the above-guideline sentence, including the length and scope of Seidling’s criminal conduct. In addition to the charged conduct, Judge Peterson found that Seidling committed perjury during his testimony at the criminal trial. Judge Peterson commented that he had never seen a more “systematically dishonest defendant” who “resolutely resisted taking responsibility” for his actions.

    Seidling’s criminal history also played a role in the sentence. Seidling had two prior federal convictions: a 1991 conviction for interference with commerce by threats or violence and a 2009 conviction for 50 counts of mail fraud. The 2009 conviction involved Seidling using small claims court to obtain judgments against victims without serving the victims with process. Drawing a connection between that case and the present one, Judge Peterson noted Seidling was skilled at using courts to extort people. Given this history, Judge Peterson found Seidling was a danger to reoffend.

    Throughout the criminal case, Seidling was represented by a court-appointed attorney. In order to obtain representation at public expense, a defendant must represent that he cannot afford representation. Judge Peterson found Seidling’s claim of indigency was false, and the court ordered Seidling to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for the cost of his defense.

    The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the United States Postal Inspection Service. The United States also received assistance from the Office of the United States Trustee. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meredith P. Duchemin and Megan R. Stelljes handled the prosecution. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Hayward Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Bankruptcy Fraud and Contempt of Court

    Source: US FBI

    Bernard Seidling Hid Approximately $20 Million in Assets During Bankruptcy, Including More Than One Million in Cash That He Stashed Under His House

    MADISON, WIS. – Bernard Seidling, 74, Hayward, Wisconsin, was sentenced yesterday by Chief U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to seven years in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud and criminal contempt of court. He was also ordered to pay a $500,000 fine. A jury convicted Seidling of these crimes after a four-day trial in federal court in Madison.

    “Seidling was a recurring and shameless financial predator,” said U.S. Attorney O’Shea. “I am grateful to our tireless prosecutors and the many partners who worked to hold him accountable: the U.S. Trustee’s Office, the FBI, the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Inspectors.”

    “Mr. Seidling’s sentence reflects the FBI’s commitment to ensuring public trust by pursuing individuals who defraud others for personal gain,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Michael Hensle. “The FBI will continue to work diligently with our partners to pursue justice and combat any fraud which negatively impacts financial institutions and the American people.”

    Seidling filed for bankruptcy in 2022. On the schedules he filed at the beginning of the case, Seidling falsely stated he had no real estate, retirement accounts, trusts, partnerships, or business-related property, and that he had only one bank account with a balance of $195. In reality, Seidling had approximately $20 million in assets hidden behind dozens of sham trusts and partnerships. Seidling’s schedules also stated he had not sold real estate in the past two years, when in fact he sold a waterfront home in Key West, Florida, for more than $3 million in 2021.

    Over Seidling’s objection, the bankruptcy court converted the case from a reorganization to a liquidation. At that point, Seidling began falsely representing that he could not meaningfully participate in the bankruptcy due to his physical and mental health, and Seidling argued the bankruptcy court should indefinitely pause the proceeding. During the period of Seidling’s alleged incapacitation, he continued to manage his businesses, conduct banking activity, and play tennis at a club in Key West, where he lived during the winter months. Seidling also represented himself and participated in state court litigation during this time.

    Regarding the contempt conviction, Seidling violated an order issued by the bankruptcy court. That order prohibited Seidling from transferring assets held by 37 of Seidling’s businesses, plus any other business entity Seidling was associated with, while the bankruptcy proceeded. The order further prohibited Seidling from directing or instructing anyone else to transfer assets. Seidling violated the order by transferring real estate and draining bank accounts. He hid more than $1,000,000 in cash in a crawl space under his house. Seidling also used an unwitting individual to transfer a parcel of real estate.       

    At sentencing, Judge Peterson explained that a number of reasons warranted the above-guideline sentence, including the length and scope of Seidling’s criminal conduct. In addition to the charged conduct, Judge Peterson found that Seidling committed perjury during his testimony at the criminal trial. Judge Peterson commented that he had never seen a more “systematically dishonest defendant” who “resolutely resisted taking responsibility” for his actions.

    Seidling’s criminal history also played a role in the sentence. Seidling had two prior federal convictions: a 1991 conviction for interference with commerce by threats or violence and a 2009 conviction for 50 counts of mail fraud. The 2009 conviction involved Seidling using small claims court to obtain judgments against victims without serving the victims with process. Drawing a connection between that case and the present one, Judge Peterson noted Seidling was skilled at using courts to extort people. Given this history, Judge Peterson found Seidling was a danger to reoffend.

    Throughout the criminal case, Seidling was represented by a court-appointed attorney. In order to obtain representation at public expense, a defendant must represent that he cannot afford representation. Judge Peterson found Seidling’s claim of indigency was false, and the court ordered Seidling to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for the cost of his defense.

    The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation, and the United States Postal Inspection Service. The United States also received assistance from the Office of the United States Trustee. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Meredith P. Duchemin and Megan R. Stelljes handled the prosecution. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Twenty-Three Members of an Interstate Car Theft Ring Charged in Federal Court

    Source: US FBI

    Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced today that a second superseding indictment had been unsealed, charging the following 23 individuals for their roles in an interstate car theft ring:

    Name

    Age

    Location
    Diaunte D. Shields

    30

    Wisconsin
    Geoffrey Harvey

    35

    Georgia
    Willie Bullard

    41

    Georgia
    Lashawn Davis, Jr.

    25

    Wisconsin
    Brandon Mullins

    40

    Georgia
    Nakiya Wright

    31

    Wisconsin
    Casha Griffin

    31

    Illinois
    Brianna Shields

    34

    Wisconsin
    Gerrica Baker

    27

    Wisconsin
    Deon Brooks

    24

    Michigan
    Tashawn Brown-Smith

    28

    Wisconsin
    Dequas Crawford-Higgs

    30

    Illinois
    Ja Lean Little

    23

    Illinois
    Vashawn Milton

    33

    Georgia
    Deamonte Lee

    27

    Illinois
    Glenn Larsen

    53

    Illinois
    Kenneth Kilson

    42

    Delaware
    Chaz Holifield

    34

    Wisconsin
    Meliek McClarn

    32

    Wisconsin
    Tashay Northern

    27

    North Dakota
    Esteban Cardenas

    37

    Wisconsin

    According to court records, between approximately January 2019 and February 2024, members of the alleged theft ring stole and directed others to steal motor vehicles, transported and arranged for the transportation of stolen vehicles across the nation, created front companies, altered vehicle identification numbers, made fake motor vehicle titles, registered stolen vehicles using those fake motor vehicle titles, and sold those vehicles to others for money and drugs. This investigation tied more than 175 stolen cars, many of which were new and “high end” to the ring. Some of the vehicles were stolen from airports, including Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport, car dealerships, and car manufacturer’s assembly plants.

    “The charges unsealed against these defendants are the direct result of effective collaboration and countless hours of thorough investigative work by dedicated law enforcement professionals,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Frohling. “I commend all involved in pursuing justice for the impacted victims and for seeking to hold the charged individuals accountable for their actions.”

    All twenty-three defendants are charged with conspiring to violate various laws of the United States, including conspiring to receive, transport, and sell stolen vehicles; remove, obliterate, or tamper with motor vehicle identification numbers; and produce and transfer false and fraudulent titles for stolen vehicles. If convicted of the conspiracy charge, each defendant would face up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  

                  Twenty-one of the twenty-three defendants are also charged with interstate transportation of stolen vehicles or the receipt, possession, concealment, or sale of stolen motor vehicles that traveled in interstate commerce.  If convicted of one of these charges, each defendant would face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.  Diaunte Shields, Brandon Mullins, and Nakiya Wright are also charged with the use of interstate commerce to transmit and transfer fictitious obligations or the presentation or offer of fictitious obligations.  If convicted of one of these charges, each defendant would face up to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. 

                  Diaunte Shields and Lashawn Davis, Jr.  are also charged with drug trafficking crimes. If convicted of one of these charges, they would face mandatory minimum terms of 10 years and up to life in prison. Nakiya Wright is also charged with aggravated identity theft and, if convicted, would face a mandatory term of 2 years in prison. Defendants Diaunte Shields, Casha Griffin, and Nakiya Wright also are charged with conspiring to violate federal money laundering laws, and if convicted of that offense, each of them would face a maximum term of 20 years in prison and up to a $500,000 fine, or twice the value of the property involved. 

                  “Following a multi-year investigation, the FBI successfully dismantled a national auto theft ring that has been ongoing since 2019,” said FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge Michael Hensle. “These individuals are part of a criminal organization responsible for hundreds of high-end motor vehicle thefts resulting in millions of dollars in losses. Their criminal activity involves a complex operation of stealing vehicles and transporting them across the country. In Wisconsin, this organization is responsible for drug trafficking multiple kilogram quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. The FBI and its law enforcement partners will continue working together to stop these crimes and protect the American people.” 

                  “This was a calculated, multi-state operation that went far beyond stealing cars—it was identity theft, forgery, and financial fraud on a significant scale,” said Jason Bushey, Acting Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation, Chicago Field Office. “These defendants didn’t just take vehicles—they exploited people’s identities, manipulated documents, and laundered illegal profits through sophisticated schemes designed to conceal their crimes. IRS-CI special agents followed the money, mapped out the financial structure of this organization, and worked side by side with our partners to bring those responsible to justice. Let me be clear: if you build your enterprise on fraud and deception, we will find you, we will expose you, and we will hold you accountable.”

                   “The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office was proud to be a partner in this endeavor from its inception, with deputy sheriffs and detectives from this agency playing a key role in identifying and capturing members of this crime ring,” said Sheriff Denita R. Ball. “As stated by others, this was not just a ring of car thieves. This group took advantage of innocent people and turned lives upside down. Their actions were calculated and callous. And now they will face the justice they deserve.”

                  This case is the result of a joint investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), the Milwaukee County Sherriff’s Office, and the Wheaton Police Department (IL). The Sun Prairie Police Department (WI), Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department (WI), and numerous local and state law enforcement agencies throughout the country provided additional assistance.

    Operation Strike Out was investigated under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF). OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. For more information about Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces, please visit https://www.justice.gov/ocdetf.

                  Assistant United States Attorneys Kate Biebel and Philip T. Kovoor are prosecuting this case.

                  The public is cautioned that an indictment is merely a charge, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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    For Additional Information Contact:

    Steve Caballero, Public Affairs Officer @ 414-297-1700

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Announcing winners of The Equalizer Challenge

    Source: United Nations Population Fund

    UNFPA Announces Winners of the Equalizer Challenge to Scale Breakthrough Women’s Health Innovations. Winners include an AI health tracker for pregnant women, a digital menopause platform and a speculum that detects cervical cancer.

    New York, 3 July 2025 – UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, today announced the six winners of the Equalizer Challenge: Scaling Women’s Health Innovations. The initiative supports women-led health enterprises in moving beyond the pilot stage and achieving transformative impact at scale.

    Launched in collaboration with MIT Solve, IE University, and Women of Wearables, and enabled by generous support from the Governments of Luxembourg and Germany, the challenge seeks to close the gender health gap by investing in innovations that reach the most underserved.

    The six winners were selected from 350 submissions across 72 countries, with entries spanning six global regions. Each will receive up to US$ 20,000 in catalytic equity-free funding, along with a six-month capacity development programme that includes biweekly mentorship, expert coaching, and strategic connections to global health and investment networks.

    The selected innovations address a wide range of women’s health challenges, including cervical cancer, menopause, maternal mental health, and digital access to sexual and reproductive health care.

    The six winning solutions are:

    • GICMED (Cameroon) – A smart gynecological speculum device that enables early detection and remote diagnosis of cervical cancer and female genital schistosomiasis through telemedicine in low-resource settings.
    • Take Care Mom (Kazakhstan) – An AI-powered platform providing pregnant women with continuous health tracking, early risk detection, and 24/7 expert support to improve maternal and neonatal health and well-being.
    • Maisha Mothers (Kenya) – A mobile-based maternal health innovation by Thalia Psychotherapy that integrates mental health, family planning, and financial wellness into routine antenatal and postnatal care.
    • OMGYNO (Lebanon) – A femtech platform offering anonymous at-home testing, telemedicine services, and sexual and reproductive health education for women in underserved communities across the Middle East and North Africa.
    • SinReglas (Mexico) –  A digital menopause platform, offering personalized care and workplace services responsive to the health needs of millions of women during all stages of their life cycle, including menopause.
    • Smart Scope® CX (India) – An AI-powered portable device from Periwinkle Technologies that enables community health care workers to detect early-stage cervical cancer and certain benign conditions within 60 seconds without the need for electricity or internet, and facilitates remote triaging.

    These women-led solutions were selected for their scale potential and demonstrated impact. The Equalizer Challenge shows UNFPA’s commitment to supporting women-centric health solutions by closing funding gaps, and helping them develop, gain visibility, and reach the market.Through targeted innovation challenges, UNFPA transforms community-led innovations into high-impact, investable solutions spearheaded by women and young people.

    UNFPA Press Contact: media@unfpa.org 

    Disclaimer: UNFPA is providing support for the Equalizer Challenge with a view to furthering the development and availability of women’s health innovations. UNFPA has not or may not have evaluated, assessed, or tested the innovative solutions or products included or presented in this Challenge. In particular, the inclusion or presentation of any solution or product in this Challenge does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by UNFPA.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

    Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report

    Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025

    Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2025 jobs report: 

    “The President and Congressional Republicans are in the process of taking the final step to brazenly rigging the economy for those at the top. In their lockstep march to rob families and reward their billionaire friends, Republicans remain the greatest threat to the people’s health care, their livelihoods, and the resilient labor market that was rebuilt by Democrats, and not long ago was shattering every expectation.  

    “The American people cannot afford the full weight of a Republican trifecta in Washington. Hiring has frozen, GDP is shrinking, costs are rising, hospitals are already closing, and families have been left to wonder if they’ll keep their basic health and food needs. Republicans have assured that under their economy, families and working people bear the consequences.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA)

    Neal Statement on June 2025 Jobs Report

    Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025

    Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) June 2025 jobs report: 

    “The President and Congressional Republicans are in the process of taking the final step to brazenly rigging the economy for those at the top. In their lockstep march to rob families and reward their billionaire friends, Republicans remain the greatest threat to the people’s health care, their livelihoods, and the resilient labor market that was rebuilt by Democrats, and not long ago was shattering every expectation.  

    “The American people cannot afford the full weight of a Republican trifecta in Washington. Hiring has frozen, GDP is shrinking, costs are rising, hospitals are already closing, and families have been left to wonder if they’ll keep their basic health and food needs. Republicans have assured that under their economy, families and working people bear the consequences.”

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  • MIL-OSI Security: PANAMA CITY MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO POSSESSING FIGHTING DOGS AND FIREARMS CHARGE

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Fredricus White, 38, and Cornelious Johnson, 41, of Panama City, Florida, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing fighting dogs, while White also pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing firearms and ammunition as a previously convicted felon. The convictions were announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

    According to court records, White and Johnson entered into a conspiracy to violate the Animal Welfare Act from 2018 through February 2024, by participating in organized dog fighting, to include breeding fighting dogs, participating in gambling involving illegal dog fights, and training dogs to participate in dog fights. White and Johnson were previously arrested in Georgia on state charges of participating in a dog fight in 2022. Federal arrest warrants in February 2024 for the Georgia dog fight led to the discovery of two rural Panama City area properties where White and Johnson had continued to keep, breed, and train fighting dogs. White’s residence was also searched, and three firearms were found. White was prohibited from possessing firearms due to felony convictions in 2009 and 2012.   

    U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “These defendants engaged in cruel and continued mistreatment of animals, but now they will find themselves locked in a cell for their crimes. I deeply appreciate the dedicated work of our state and federal law enforcement partners to dismantle this heinous enterprise of animal cruelty, which unsurprisingly often increases violence in the community. My office is firmly committed to ensuring the safety of all individuals and ending the cruel infliction of pain on animals purely for sport and financial gain in the Northern District of Florida.”

    The convictions were the result of a joint investigation by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the United States Department of Agriculture Office of the Inspector General and assisted by the United States Marshals Service. The case was prosecuted by attorneys from the Criminal Division of the Tallahassee office with assistance from the Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Department of Justice. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Meredith L. Steer.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America (https://www.justice.gov/dag/media/1393746/dl?inline) a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida is one of 94 offices that serve as the nation’s principal litigators under the direction of the Attorney General. To access public court documents online, please visit the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida website. For more information about the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/fln/index.html.

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  • MIL-OSI: Weiss Ratings Releases 2025 Insight on Nvidia’s Trillion-Dollar Robot Project and Autonomous Trucking Breakthrough

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Section 1 – Introduction

    Framing the Rise of Autonomous Robotics and the Trillion-Dollar Disruption in AI

    The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous mobility is reshaping the foundation of global technology investment. As AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT spark public fascination, a more profound transformation is accelerating behind the scenes — one with the potential to rewire logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing as we know them. At the center of this emerging landscape is a new class of robots designed not for novelty, but for economic impact. From self-navigating trucks to fully autonomous warehouse systems, the use of robotics has rapidly evolved from controlled trials to scalable deployment.

    Industry leaders are calling this movement the next trillion-dollar breakthrough. Nvidia, long recognized for its dominance in AI acceleration, is now applying its proprietary chipsets and computing platforms toward a singular goal: building the world’s first trillion-dollar robot. This ‘Trillion-Dollar Robot’ is not just a single entity, but a concept that encompasses a range of applications, from autonomous freight delivery to self-driving transport fleets and industrial material handling systems. This next phase targets large-scale societal infrastructure, inspiring a new era of technological advancement.

    Investor interest in robotics has surged accordingly. According to McKinsey, automation is expected to account for 25% of all global capital spending over the next five years. Meanwhile, venture capital and institutional firms have invested billions in enabling technologies, particularly those aligned with Nvidia’s rapidly advancing vision. Among them, a low-profile $7 stock has emerged as a cornerstone partner in this next-generation robotics ecosystem, playing a crucial role in the industry’s development. This stock is not just building hardware; it’s architecting a software and data platform to power America’s autonomous backbone, making it a key player in the trillion-dollar shift towards self-driving trucks.

    To access the full Weiss Ratings insight, visit the official website.

    Section 2 – Weiss Ratings 2025 Insight: Disruptors & Dominators Analyzes Nvidia’s Robotics Strategy and the $7 Stock Powering It

    Weiss Ratings has released a detailed 2025 market insight through its Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, analyzing what many industry analysts now consider a pivotal moment in the race toward full-scale automation: Nvidia’s transition from AI infrastructure leader to the architect of what some are calling the “Trillion-Dollar Robot.” The research focuses on how Nvidia’s growing portfolio of AI-accelerated systems is converging with regulatory, industrial, and transportation trends to create a new era in robotics-driven logistics, particularly in the field of autonomous trucking.

    The centerpiece of this insight is an emerging $7 stock that Weiss Ratings identifies as one of the most strategically positioned companies in the autonomous systems sector. According to the editorial team, this company is not only building next-generation hardware, including sensors, LiDAR, radar arrays, and camera-based vision systems, but also developing innovative solutions for various applications. Importantly, it is also developing proprietary operating platforms that interface with Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This combination of hardware and AI-aligned software gives it the potential to enable fully self-navigating systems in commercial transport vehicles, showcasing its technological prowess.

    Weiss Ratings emphasizes that the company’s partnership network now includes several global players across shipping, retail, logistics, and vehicle manufacturing, and, most notably, a formal alignment with Nvidia itself. While the $7 stock remains outside the mainstream spotlight, its integration with AI-driven mobility infrastructure could position it as a pivotal enabler in what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described as the most significant industrial opportunity since the invention of the microprocessor.

    The analysis outlines why regulatory developments, including potential federal actions related to autonomous vehicle oversight, may further catalyze this sector. For instance, if the government introduces favorable regulations for autonomous vehicles, it could significantly boost the adoption of self-driving trucks, thereby accelerating the trillion-dollar shift. Rather than making direct investment recommendations, Weiss Ratings provides a research-oriented perspective that draws on decades of market data, proprietary scoring systems, and real-time macro trend monitoring. The report’s emphasis remains on understanding the fundamental factors that may shape this critical moment in robotics, AI, and autonomous infrastructure.

    Section 3 – Consumer Trend Overview: AI Curiosity, Robotics Hype, and the Momentum Behind Autonomous Mobility

    Across both retail and institutional channels, 2025 has witnessed a notable increase in public interest surrounding the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence. Terms like “autonomous trucking,” “robotaxis,” and “AI-powered logistics” are now trending not only in financial forums but also in broader technology and mainstream media conversations. This surge is primarily attributed to the visibility of platforms like ChatGPT and the growing realization that generative AI is no longer confined to text or image synthesis — it is now driving real-world mobility and infrastructure.

    This shift in public interest reached a tipping point following Nvidia’s keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where CEO Jensen Huang unveiled new robotics applications powered by the company’s proprietary AI chips. Viewers were introduced to humanoid systems, warehouse automation platforms, and most significantly, Nvidia’s roadmap for autonomous commercial trucks. The media coverage that followed described the development as a turning point, with Forbes referencing a potential “$24 trillion opportunity” and Oxford Economics confirming that the robotics revolution had officially arrived.

    As these developments unfold, consumer and investor interest has extended beyond big-cap names like Nvidia and Tesla into the suppliers, partners, and adjacent innovators positioned to scale these initiatives. According to Weiss Ratings, this includes firms developing edge-AI systems, autonomous vehicle platforms, and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) delivery models. One lesser-known $7 stock has surfaced repeatedly in online discussions and trend analysis as a company deeply embedded in the backend infrastructure of this new AI-powered movement.

    Search trends further confirm the shift. Over the past 12 months, keyword clusters including “Nvidia robot partner,” “self-driving truck tech,” and “AI manufacturing automation” have seen exponential growth, reflecting a retail investor base eager to identify entry points before widespread institutional exposure. This growing demand for transparency and context underscores the role of independent research providers — such as Weiss Ratings — in helping consumers distinguish between hype and substance, and in providing timely, data-driven insights as emerging sectors evolve.

    Readers can review the editorial analysis through Weiss Ratings’ newsletter archive.

    Section 4 – Technology Spotlight: DriveThor, LiDAR Systems, and the Embedded Stack Behind Self-Driving Infrastructure

    At the foundation of Nvidia’s autonomous robotics push lies its high-performance computing architecture, specifically the DriveThor platform — a unified AI system-on-chip designed to process perception, mapping, planning, and driver monitoring in real-time. Built on Nvidia’s next-gen GPU architecture, DriveThor represents a leap forward in autonomous vehicle design, combining deep learning accelerators, sensor fusion capabilities, and vehicle-to-cloud connectivity into a single chip.

    However, the performance of such centralized AI platforms depends on a complex network of hardware and software partners to bring self-driving systems into functional reality. That’s where a new class of modular technology providers — including a $7 company highlighted in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial — comes into view. This firm develops end-to-end autonomy stacks, combining essential sensor arrays, integrated radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) units, thermal cameras, and onboard diagnostics that support the operation of self-driving commercial vehicles.

    LiDAR, in particular, is often described as the “eyes” of an autonomous system. It emits laser pulses to measure distances and generate high-resolution 3D maps of the surrounding environment. When combined with radar and optical imaging, these layers of perception enable real-time obstacle detection, lane tracking, and adaptive decision-making. The $7 company in question has engineered its system to support seamless fusion of these inputs, enabling adaptive driving across urban, highway, and rural environments.

    On the software side, the same company has developed an integrated operating platform that harmonizes vehicle data with Nvidia’s Drive AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This interface handles localization, path planning, and environmental modeling, functioning as the core logic layer of a self-driving truck or industrial robot. It also enables continuous improvement by capturing millions of miles of road data and feeding that intelligence back into simulation engines.

    Taken together, these technologies form the invisible scaffolding of the “Trillion-Dollar Robot” concept — not as a single product, but as a converging network of hardware, AI, and edge processing tools designed to scale autonomy into critical infrastructure.

    Section 5 – Market Reception and Public Sentiment: From Curiosity to Speculation in the Robotics Race

    As robotics transitions from concept to infrastructure, the tone of online engagement has shifted accordingly. What began as a novelty conversation — humanoid robots at CES, companion bots, and AI-powered assistants — has evolved into more pragmatic discussions about the role of automation in the economy. Search patterns now indicate increased interest in supply chain optimization, autonomous freight, and job creation through robotics, particularly in the face of rising labor shortages in the transportation and manufacturing sectors.

    Platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and financial content hubs have been buzzing with speculation about the implications of Nvidia’s move into commercial robotics. One consistent theme is the curiosity surrounding lesser-known firms supporting the backend of this transformation. Among them, the $7 stock profiled in the Weiss Ratings Disruptors & Dominators newsletter has surfaced in speculative analysis, not for flashy marketing, but for its foundational role in systems integration. Online commentators have taken note of its partnerships, intellectual property holdings, and use-case demonstrations with interest, especially when tied to federal infrastructure trends.

    Importantly, Weiss Ratings’ approach to these developments remains rooted in research, not recommendation. The publication’s editorial lens emphasizes independent evaluation, dissecting public company filings, industry partnerships, and macroeconomic indicators without promoting individual investments. This approach has garnered attention from readers seeking context and clarity in a saturated information environment.

    While some observers express skepticism about the speed of adoption for autonomous systems, others frame the sector as inevitable, citing the high cost of inaction across logistics, industrial output, and national security. Terms like “self-driving truck regulations,” “robotics in manufacturing,” and “autonomous transport 2025” have all experienced year-over-year volume spikes, reflecting a broader public interest in gaining visibility into where these innovations are headed.

    In this climate of cautious optimism, Weiss Ratings positions its Disruptors & Dominators coverage as an analytical touchpoint for understanding technology trajectories — especially those like Nvidia’s robotics initiative, which blends infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and policy into one accelerating narrative.

    Disruptors & Dominators is Weiss Ratings’ newsletter focused on AI, autonomous infrastructure, and disruptive technology sectors. Details are available on the official Weiss Ratings website.

    Section 6 – Availability and Transparency Statement

    The complete insight discussed in this release — including Weiss Ratings’ 2025 coverage of Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the independently rated $7 stock associated with its infrastructure development — is published within the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, available through the Weiss Ratings platform. The analysis examines current market signals, technological developments, and policy trends that are shaping what some are calling a new industrial frontier.

    This release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a stock recommendation, or a solicitation to purchase any security. Weiss Ratings maintains a strict independence policy and does not accept compensation from the companies it covers. All opinions and evaluations are based on publicly available data, industry trends, and the application of proprietary research methodologies.

    Readers seeking further context are encouraged to consult official filings, regulatory updates, and the company’s reported financials to gain a comprehensive understanding of this evolving sector. The Disruptors & Dominators editorial series is designed to support independent analysis of disruptive trends across artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and transformational technologies.

    Section 7 – Final Observations: Robotics Infrastructure, AI Expansion, and the Shape of a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

    The robotics movement underway in 2025 represents more than just a breakthrough in machine autonomy — it signals a fundamental restructuring of how labor, logistics, and national infrastructure interact with artificial intelligence. While early applications of AI focused on cloud computing, recommendation engines, and content generation, the current phase emphasizes AI’s physical manifestation: autonomous systems capable of navigating, sensing, and making decisions in real-world environments.

    From a strategic perspective, Nvidia’s expansion into robotics represents a vertical integration model previously seen in sectors such as semiconductors and data centers, now applied to the fusion of mobility and cognition. The company is no longer just supplying chips to innovators; it is increasingly shaping the operating systems, regulatory architecture, and embedded partnerships that define the growth of this sector.

    For independent research organizations like Weiss Ratings, this shift demands an even closer examination of adjacent players — including those providing the sensors, decision engines, and physical frameworks necessary for scaled deployment. The emergence of smaller-cap, infrastructure-enabling firms is not only relevant for investors; it reflects a broader change in how innovation is operationalized at the ground level.

    As autonomous mobility and robotics continue to transition from demonstration to deployment, the real opportunity may not lie in flashy prototypes, but in the systems and platforms that enable scale. This is where industry attention is increasingly focused, and where editorial coverage plays a vital role in bringing transparency to a rapidly advancing ecosystem.

    Section 8 – Public Commentary Themes: Interest, Caution, and the Race to Scale AI Robotics

    Online discussions around Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the emerging ecosystem of autonomous technology partners have become increasingly layered in tone. A recurring point of interest involves the transition from lab-based robotics to scalable industrial platforms, particularly in sectors such as freight, manufacturing, and healthcare systems. Some commentators have noted that the 2025 rollout of Nvidia’s DriveThor-enabled autonomous trucking strategy marks a meaningful shift from abstract AI speculation to infrastructure-level application.

    At the same time, skepticism persists. A recurring discussion point revolves around the timeline and feasibility of national regulatory frameworks for self-driving fleets, especially in light of state-by-state policy variations. Others have expressed concern about labor displacement, while still acknowledging the need for solutions to chronic driver shortages and logistics bottlenecks. This duality — optimism for innovation, tempered by realism about structural inertia — continues to shape the public dialogue.

    Notably, independent financial communities have shown interest in companies playing enabling roles behind the scenes. A frequently discussed theme involves the under-the-radar $7 stock referenced in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial. Some investors are analyzing their patent filings, partner integrations, and testing data as signals of long-term infrastructure relevance. Rather than chasing speculative spikes, these observers frame the opportunity in terms of foundational value within an AI-enabled economy.

    Another standard narrative highlights the strategic alliances forming between traditional industrial brands and AI platform providers, with Nvidia’s deepening involvement seen as a signpost for what’s next. This includes attention on chip suppliers, robotics firmware developers, and companies aligned with clean-label hardware design.

    Across forums, media, and professional newsletters, the consensus is forming: the robotics revolution is no longer theoretical. It’s underway — and its enablers, not just its figureheads, are becoming the focus of the following investment conversation.

    About Weiss Ratings

    Founded in 1971, Weiss Ratings is an independent financial research and ratings firm committed to providing unbiased, data-driven analysis to individual investors and institutions. With coverage across more than 53,000 publicly traded companies, ETFs, and mutual funds, the organization utilizes proprietary modeling systems to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities across rapidly evolving sectors, including artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure, and disruptive innovation.

    Weiss Ratings does not accept compensation from the companies it evaluates and maintains strict editorial independence across all published content. Its research products, including the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, are designed to support informed decision-making through transparent financial metrics, historical backtesting, and real-time trend monitoring. The company does not offer investment advice or diagnostic services; all analysis is provided for informational purposes only.

    Contact:

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: Weiss Ratings Releases 2025 Insight on Nvidia’s Trillion-Dollar Robot Project and Autonomous Trucking Breakthrough

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Section 1 – Introduction

    Framing the Rise of Autonomous Robotics and the Trillion-Dollar Disruption in AI

    The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous mobility is reshaping the foundation of global technology investment. As AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT spark public fascination, a more profound transformation is accelerating behind the scenes — one with the potential to rewire logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing as we know them. At the center of this emerging landscape is a new class of robots designed not for novelty, but for economic impact. From self-navigating trucks to fully autonomous warehouse systems, the use of robotics has rapidly evolved from controlled trials to scalable deployment.

    Industry leaders are calling this movement the next trillion-dollar breakthrough. Nvidia, long recognized for its dominance in AI acceleration, is now applying its proprietary chipsets and computing platforms toward a singular goal: building the world’s first trillion-dollar robot. This ‘Trillion-Dollar Robot’ is not just a single entity, but a concept that encompasses a range of applications, from autonomous freight delivery to self-driving transport fleets and industrial material handling systems. This next phase targets large-scale societal infrastructure, inspiring a new era of technological advancement.

    Investor interest in robotics has surged accordingly. According to McKinsey, automation is expected to account for 25% of all global capital spending over the next five years. Meanwhile, venture capital and institutional firms have invested billions in enabling technologies, particularly those aligned with Nvidia’s rapidly advancing vision. Among them, a low-profile $7 stock has emerged as a cornerstone partner in this next-generation robotics ecosystem, playing a crucial role in the industry’s development. This stock is not just building hardware; it’s architecting a software and data platform to power America’s autonomous backbone, making it a key player in the trillion-dollar shift towards self-driving trucks.

    To access the full Weiss Ratings insight, visit the official website.

    Section 2 – Weiss Ratings 2025 Insight: Disruptors & Dominators Analyzes Nvidia’s Robotics Strategy and the $7 Stock Powering It

    Weiss Ratings has released a detailed 2025 market insight through its Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, analyzing what many industry analysts now consider a pivotal moment in the race toward full-scale automation: Nvidia’s transition from AI infrastructure leader to the architect of what some are calling the “Trillion-Dollar Robot.” The research focuses on how Nvidia’s growing portfolio of AI-accelerated systems is converging with regulatory, industrial, and transportation trends to create a new era in robotics-driven logistics, particularly in the field of autonomous trucking.

    The centerpiece of this insight is an emerging $7 stock that Weiss Ratings identifies as one of the most strategically positioned companies in the autonomous systems sector. According to the editorial team, this company is not only building next-generation hardware, including sensors, LiDAR, radar arrays, and camera-based vision systems, but also developing innovative solutions for various applications. Importantly, it is also developing proprietary operating platforms that interface with Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This combination of hardware and AI-aligned software gives it the potential to enable fully self-navigating systems in commercial transport vehicles, showcasing its technological prowess.

    Weiss Ratings emphasizes that the company’s partnership network now includes several global players across shipping, retail, logistics, and vehicle manufacturing, and, most notably, a formal alignment with Nvidia itself. While the $7 stock remains outside the mainstream spotlight, its integration with AI-driven mobility infrastructure could position it as a pivotal enabler in what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described as the most significant industrial opportunity since the invention of the microprocessor.

    The analysis outlines why regulatory developments, including potential federal actions related to autonomous vehicle oversight, may further catalyze this sector. For instance, if the government introduces favorable regulations for autonomous vehicles, it could significantly boost the adoption of self-driving trucks, thereby accelerating the trillion-dollar shift. Rather than making direct investment recommendations, Weiss Ratings provides a research-oriented perspective that draws on decades of market data, proprietary scoring systems, and real-time macro trend monitoring. The report’s emphasis remains on understanding the fundamental factors that may shape this critical moment in robotics, AI, and autonomous infrastructure.

    Section 3 – Consumer Trend Overview: AI Curiosity, Robotics Hype, and the Momentum Behind Autonomous Mobility

    Across both retail and institutional channels, 2025 has witnessed a notable increase in public interest surrounding the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence. Terms like “autonomous trucking,” “robotaxis,” and “AI-powered logistics” are now trending not only in financial forums but also in broader technology and mainstream media conversations. This surge is primarily attributed to the visibility of platforms like ChatGPT and the growing realization that generative AI is no longer confined to text or image synthesis — it is now driving real-world mobility and infrastructure.

    This shift in public interest reached a tipping point following Nvidia’s keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where CEO Jensen Huang unveiled new robotics applications powered by the company’s proprietary AI chips. Viewers were introduced to humanoid systems, warehouse automation platforms, and most significantly, Nvidia’s roadmap for autonomous commercial trucks. The media coverage that followed described the development as a turning point, with Forbes referencing a potential “$24 trillion opportunity” and Oxford Economics confirming that the robotics revolution had officially arrived.

    As these developments unfold, consumer and investor interest has extended beyond big-cap names like Nvidia and Tesla into the suppliers, partners, and adjacent innovators positioned to scale these initiatives. According to Weiss Ratings, this includes firms developing edge-AI systems, autonomous vehicle platforms, and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) delivery models. One lesser-known $7 stock has surfaced repeatedly in online discussions and trend analysis as a company deeply embedded in the backend infrastructure of this new AI-powered movement.

    Search trends further confirm the shift. Over the past 12 months, keyword clusters including “Nvidia robot partner,” “self-driving truck tech,” and “AI manufacturing automation” have seen exponential growth, reflecting a retail investor base eager to identify entry points before widespread institutional exposure. This growing demand for transparency and context underscores the role of independent research providers — such as Weiss Ratings — in helping consumers distinguish between hype and substance, and in providing timely, data-driven insights as emerging sectors evolve.

    Readers can review the editorial analysis through Weiss Ratings’ newsletter archive.

    Section 4 – Technology Spotlight: DriveThor, LiDAR Systems, and the Embedded Stack Behind Self-Driving Infrastructure

    At the foundation of Nvidia’s autonomous robotics push lies its high-performance computing architecture, specifically the DriveThor platform — a unified AI system-on-chip designed to process perception, mapping, planning, and driver monitoring in real-time. Built on Nvidia’s next-gen GPU architecture, DriveThor represents a leap forward in autonomous vehicle design, combining deep learning accelerators, sensor fusion capabilities, and vehicle-to-cloud connectivity into a single chip.

    However, the performance of such centralized AI platforms depends on a complex network of hardware and software partners to bring self-driving systems into functional reality. That’s where a new class of modular technology providers — including a $7 company highlighted in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial — comes into view. This firm develops end-to-end autonomy stacks, combining essential sensor arrays, integrated radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) units, thermal cameras, and onboard diagnostics that support the operation of self-driving commercial vehicles.

    LiDAR, in particular, is often described as the “eyes” of an autonomous system. It emits laser pulses to measure distances and generate high-resolution 3D maps of the surrounding environment. When combined with radar and optical imaging, these layers of perception enable real-time obstacle detection, lane tracking, and adaptive decision-making. The $7 company in question has engineered its system to support seamless fusion of these inputs, enabling adaptive driving across urban, highway, and rural environments.

    On the software side, the same company has developed an integrated operating platform that harmonizes vehicle data with Nvidia’s Drive AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This interface handles localization, path planning, and environmental modeling, functioning as the core logic layer of a self-driving truck or industrial robot. It also enables continuous improvement by capturing millions of miles of road data and feeding that intelligence back into simulation engines.

    Taken together, these technologies form the invisible scaffolding of the “Trillion-Dollar Robot” concept — not as a single product, but as a converging network of hardware, AI, and edge processing tools designed to scale autonomy into critical infrastructure.

    Section 5 – Market Reception and Public Sentiment: From Curiosity to Speculation in the Robotics Race

    As robotics transitions from concept to infrastructure, the tone of online engagement has shifted accordingly. What began as a novelty conversation — humanoid robots at CES, companion bots, and AI-powered assistants — has evolved into more pragmatic discussions about the role of automation in the economy. Search patterns now indicate increased interest in supply chain optimization, autonomous freight, and job creation through robotics, particularly in the face of rising labor shortages in the transportation and manufacturing sectors.

    Platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and financial content hubs have been buzzing with speculation about the implications of Nvidia’s move into commercial robotics. One consistent theme is the curiosity surrounding lesser-known firms supporting the backend of this transformation. Among them, the $7 stock profiled in the Weiss Ratings Disruptors & Dominators newsletter has surfaced in speculative analysis, not for flashy marketing, but for its foundational role in systems integration. Online commentators have taken note of its partnerships, intellectual property holdings, and use-case demonstrations with interest, especially when tied to federal infrastructure trends.

    Importantly, Weiss Ratings’ approach to these developments remains rooted in research, not recommendation. The publication’s editorial lens emphasizes independent evaluation, dissecting public company filings, industry partnerships, and macroeconomic indicators without promoting individual investments. This approach has garnered attention from readers seeking context and clarity in a saturated information environment.

    While some observers express skepticism about the speed of adoption for autonomous systems, others frame the sector as inevitable, citing the high cost of inaction across logistics, industrial output, and national security. Terms like “self-driving truck regulations,” “robotics in manufacturing,” and “autonomous transport 2025” have all experienced year-over-year volume spikes, reflecting a broader public interest in gaining visibility into where these innovations are headed.

    In this climate of cautious optimism, Weiss Ratings positions its Disruptors & Dominators coverage as an analytical touchpoint for understanding technology trajectories — especially those like Nvidia’s robotics initiative, which blends infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and policy into one accelerating narrative.

    Disruptors & Dominators is Weiss Ratings’ newsletter focused on AI, autonomous infrastructure, and disruptive technology sectors. Details are available on the official Weiss Ratings website.

    Section 6 – Availability and Transparency Statement

    The complete insight discussed in this release — including Weiss Ratings’ 2025 coverage of Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the independently rated $7 stock associated with its infrastructure development — is published within the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, available through the Weiss Ratings platform. The analysis examines current market signals, technological developments, and policy trends that are shaping what some are calling a new industrial frontier.

    This release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a stock recommendation, or a solicitation to purchase any security. Weiss Ratings maintains a strict independence policy and does not accept compensation from the companies it covers. All opinions and evaluations are based on publicly available data, industry trends, and the application of proprietary research methodologies.

    Readers seeking further context are encouraged to consult official filings, regulatory updates, and the company’s reported financials to gain a comprehensive understanding of this evolving sector. The Disruptors & Dominators editorial series is designed to support independent analysis of disruptive trends across artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and transformational technologies.

    Section 7 – Final Observations: Robotics Infrastructure, AI Expansion, and the Shape of a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

    The robotics movement underway in 2025 represents more than just a breakthrough in machine autonomy — it signals a fundamental restructuring of how labor, logistics, and national infrastructure interact with artificial intelligence. While early applications of AI focused on cloud computing, recommendation engines, and content generation, the current phase emphasizes AI’s physical manifestation: autonomous systems capable of navigating, sensing, and making decisions in real-world environments.

    From a strategic perspective, Nvidia’s expansion into robotics represents a vertical integration model previously seen in sectors such as semiconductors and data centers, now applied to the fusion of mobility and cognition. The company is no longer just supplying chips to innovators; it is increasingly shaping the operating systems, regulatory architecture, and embedded partnerships that define the growth of this sector.

    For independent research organizations like Weiss Ratings, this shift demands an even closer examination of adjacent players — including those providing the sensors, decision engines, and physical frameworks necessary for scaled deployment. The emergence of smaller-cap, infrastructure-enabling firms is not only relevant for investors; it reflects a broader change in how innovation is operationalized at the ground level.

    As autonomous mobility and robotics continue to transition from demonstration to deployment, the real opportunity may not lie in flashy prototypes, but in the systems and platforms that enable scale. This is where industry attention is increasingly focused, and where editorial coverage plays a vital role in bringing transparency to a rapidly advancing ecosystem.

    Section 8 – Public Commentary Themes: Interest, Caution, and the Race to Scale AI Robotics

    Online discussions around Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the emerging ecosystem of autonomous technology partners have become increasingly layered in tone. A recurring point of interest involves the transition from lab-based robotics to scalable industrial platforms, particularly in sectors such as freight, manufacturing, and healthcare systems. Some commentators have noted that the 2025 rollout of Nvidia’s DriveThor-enabled autonomous trucking strategy marks a meaningful shift from abstract AI speculation to infrastructure-level application.

    At the same time, skepticism persists. A recurring discussion point revolves around the timeline and feasibility of national regulatory frameworks for self-driving fleets, especially in light of state-by-state policy variations. Others have expressed concern about labor displacement, while still acknowledging the need for solutions to chronic driver shortages and logistics bottlenecks. This duality — optimism for innovation, tempered by realism about structural inertia — continues to shape the public dialogue.

    Notably, independent financial communities have shown interest in companies playing enabling roles behind the scenes. A frequently discussed theme involves the under-the-radar $7 stock referenced in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial. Some investors are analyzing their patent filings, partner integrations, and testing data as signals of long-term infrastructure relevance. Rather than chasing speculative spikes, these observers frame the opportunity in terms of foundational value within an AI-enabled economy.

    Another standard narrative highlights the strategic alliances forming between traditional industrial brands and AI platform providers, with Nvidia’s deepening involvement seen as a signpost for what’s next. This includes attention on chip suppliers, robotics firmware developers, and companies aligned with clean-label hardware design.

    Across forums, media, and professional newsletters, the consensus is forming: the robotics revolution is no longer theoretical. It’s underway — and its enablers, not just its figureheads, are becoming the focus of the following investment conversation.

    About Weiss Ratings

    Founded in 1971, Weiss Ratings is an independent financial research and ratings firm committed to providing unbiased, data-driven analysis to individual investors and institutions. With coverage across more than 53,000 publicly traded companies, ETFs, and mutual funds, the organization utilizes proprietary modeling systems to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities across rapidly evolving sectors, including artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure, and disruptive innovation.

    Weiss Ratings does not accept compensation from the companies it evaluates and maintains strict editorial independence across all published content. Its research products, including the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, are designed to support informed decision-making through transparent financial metrics, historical backtesting, and real-time trend monitoring. The company does not offer investment advice or diagnostic services; all analysis is provided for informational purposes only.

    Contact:

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: Weiss Ratings Releases 2025 Insight on Nvidia’s Trillion-Dollar Robot Project and Autonomous Trucking Breakthrough

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Section 1 – Introduction

    Framing the Rise of Autonomous Robotics and the Trillion-Dollar Disruption in AI

    The convergence of artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous mobility is reshaping the foundation of global technology investment. As AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT spark public fascination, a more profound transformation is accelerating behind the scenes — one with the potential to rewire logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing as we know them. At the center of this emerging landscape is a new class of robots designed not for novelty, but for economic impact. From self-navigating trucks to fully autonomous warehouse systems, the use of robotics has rapidly evolved from controlled trials to scalable deployment.

    Industry leaders are calling this movement the next trillion-dollar breakthrough. Nvidia, long recognized for its dominance in AI acceleration, is now applying its proprietary chipsets and computing platforms toward a singular goal: building the world’s first trillion-dollar robot. This ‘Trillion-Dollar Robot’ is not just a single entity, but a concept that encompasses a range of applications, from autonomous freight delivery to self-driving transport fleets and industrial material handling systems. This next phase targets large-scale societal infrastructure, inspiring a new era of technological advancement.

    Investor interest in robotics has surged accordingly. According to McKinsey, automation is expected to account for 25% of all global capital spending over the next five years. Meanwhile, venture capital and institutional firms have invested billions in enabling technologies, particularly those aligned with Nvidia’s rapidly advancing vision. Among them, a low-profile $7 stock has emerged as a cornerstone partner in this next-generation robotics ecosystem, playing a crucial role in the industry’s development. This stock is not just building hardware; it’s architecting a software and data platform to power America’s autonomous backbone, making it a key player in the trillion-dollar shift towards self-driving trucks.

    To access the full Weiss Ratings insight, visit the official website.

    Section 2 – Weiss Ratings 2025 Insight: Disruptors & Dominators Analyzes Nvidia’s Robotics Strategy and the $7 Stock Powering It

    Weiss Ratings has released a detailed 2025 market insight through its Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, analyzing what many industry analysts now consider a pivotal moment in the race toward full-scale automation: Nvidia’s transition from AI infrastructure leader to the architect of what some are calling the “Trillion-Dollar Robot.” The research focuses on how Nvidia’s growing portfolio of AI-accelerated systems is converging with regulatory, industrial, and transportation trends to create a new era in robotics-driven logistics, particularly in the field of autonomous trucking.

    The centerpiece of this insight is an emerging $7 stock that Weiss Ratings identifies as one of the most strategically positioned companies in the autonomous systems sector. According to the editorial team, this company is not only building next-generation hardware, including sensors, LiDAR, radar arrays, and camera-based vision systems, but also developing innovative solutions for various applications. Importantly, it is also developing proprietary operating platforms that interface with Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This combination of hardware and AI-aligned software gives it the potential to enable fully self-navigating systems in commercial transport vehicles, showcasing its technological prowess.

    Weiss Ratings emphasizes that the company’s partnership network now includes several global players across shipping, retail, logistics, and vehicle manufacturing, and, most notably, a formal alignment with Nvidia itself. While the $7 stock remains outside the mainstream spotlight, its integration with AI-driven mobility infrastructure could position it as a pivotal enabler in what Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has described as the most significant industrial opportunity since the invention of the microprocessor.

    The analysis outlines why regulatory developments, including potential federal actions related to autonomous vehicle oversight, may further catalyze this sector. For instance, if the government introduces favorable regulations for autonomous vehicles, it could significantly boost the adoption of self-driving trucks, thereby accelerating the trillion-dollar shift. Rather than making direct investment recommendations, Weiss Ratings provides a research-oriented perspective that draws on decades of market data, proprietary scoring systems, and real-time macro trend monitoring. The report’s emphasis remains on understanding the fundamental factors that may shape this critical moment in robotics, AI, and autonomous infrastructure.

    Section 3 – Consumer Trend Overview: AI Curiosity, Robotics Hype, and the Momentum Behind Autonomous Mobility

    Across both retail and institutional channels, 2025 has witnessed a notable increase in public interest surrounding the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence. Terms like “autonomous trucking,” “robotaxis,” and “AI-powered logistics” are now trending not only in financial forums but also in broader technology and mainstream media conversations. This surge is primarily attributed to the visibility of platforms like ChatGPT and the growing realization that generative AI is no longer confined to text or image synthesis — it is now driving real-world mobility and infrastructure.

    This shift in public interest reached a tipping point following Nvidia’s keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where CEO Jensen Huang unveiled new robotics applications powered by the company’s proprietary AI chips. Viewers were introduced to humanoid systems, warehouse automation platforms, and most significantly, Nvidia’s roadmap for autonomous commercial trucks. The media coverage that followed described the development as a turning point, with Forbes referencing a potential “$24 trillion opportunity” and Oxford Economics confirming that the robotics revolution had officially arrived.

    As these developments unfold, consumer and investor interest has extended beyond big-cap names like Nvidia and Tesla into the suppliers, partners, and adjacent innovators positioned to scale these initiatives. According to Weiss Ratings, this includes firms developing edge-AI systems, autonomous vehicle platforms, and robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) delivery models. One lesser-known $7 stock has surfaced repeatedly in online discussions and trend analysis as a company deeply embedded in the backend infrastructure of this new AI-powered movement.

    Search trends further confirm the shift. Over the past 12 months, keyword clusters including “Nvidia robot partner,” “self-driving truck tech,” and “AI manufacturing automation” have seen exponential growth, reflecting a retail investor base eager to identify entry points before widespread institutional exposure. This growing demand for transparency and context underscores the role of independent research providers — such as Weiss Ratings — in helping consumers distinguish between hype and substance, and in providing timely, data-driven insights as emerging sectors evolve.

    Readers can review the editorial analysis through Weiss Ratings’ newsletter archive.

    Section 4 – Technology Spotlight: DriveThor, LiDAR Systems, and the Embedded Stack Behind Self-Driving Infrastructure

    At the foundation of Nvidia’s autonomous robotics push lies its high-performance computing architecture, specifically the DriveThor platform — a unified AI system-on-chip designed to process perception, mapping, planning, and driver monitoring in real-time. Built on Nvidia’s next-gen GPU architecture, DriveThor represents a leap forward in autonomous vehicle design, combining deep learning accelerators, sensor fusion capabilities, and vehicle-to-cloud connectivity into a single chip.

    However, the performance of such centralized AI platforms depends on a complex network of hardware and software partners to bring self-driving systems into functional reality. That’s where a new class of modular technology providers — including a $7 company highlighted in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial — comes into view. This firm develops end-to-end autonomy stacks, combining essential sensor arrays, integrated radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) units, thermal cameras, and onboard diagnostics that support the operation of self-driving commercial vehicles.

    LiDAR, in particular, is often described as the “eyes” of an autonomous system. It emits laser pulses to measure distances and generate high-resolution 3D maps of the surrounding environment. When combined with radar and optical imaging, these layers of perception enable real-time obstacle detection, lane tracking, and adaptive decision-making. The $7 company in question has engineered its system to support seamless fusion of these inputs, enabling adaptive driving across urban, highway, and rural environments.

    On the software side, the same company has developed an integrated operating platform that harmonizes vehicle data with Nvidia’s Drive AGX and DriveThor chipsets. This interface handles localization, path planning, and environmental modeling, functioning as the core logic layer of a self-driving truck or industrial robot. It also enables continuous improvement by capturing millions of miles of road data and feeding that intelligence back into simulation engines.

    Taken together, these technologies form the invisible scaffolding of the “Trillion-Dollar Robot” concept — not as a single product, but as a converging network of hardware, AI, and edge processing tools designed to scale autonomy into critical infrastructure.

    Section 5 – Market Reception and Public Sentiment: From Curiosity to Speculation in the Robotics Race

    As robotics transitions from concept to infrastructure, the tone of online engagement has shifted accordingly. What began as a novelty conversation — humanoid robots at CES, companion bots, and AI-powered assistants — has evolved into more pragmatic discussions about the role of automation in the economy. Search patterns now indicate increased interest in supply chain optimization, autonomous freight, and job creation through robotics, particularly in the face of rising labor shortages in the transportation and manufacturing sectors.

    Platforms like Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and financial content hubs have been buzzing with speculation about the implications of Nvidia’s move into commercial robotics. One consistent theme is the curiosity surrounding lesser-known firms supporting the backend of this transformation. Among them, the $7 stock profiled in the Weiss Ratings Disruptors & Dominators newsletter has surfaced in speculative analysis, not for flashy marketing, but for its foundational role in systems integration. Online commentators have taken note of its partnerships, intellectual property holdings, and use-case demonstrations with interest, especially when tied to federal infrastructure trends.

    Importantly, Weiss Ratings’ approach to these developments remains rooted in research, not recommendation. The publication’s editorial lens emphasizes independent evaluation, dissecting public company filings, industry partnerships, and macroeconomic indicators without promoting individual investments. This approach has garnered attention from readers seeking context and clarity in a saturated information environment.

    While some observers express skepticism about the speed of adoption for autonomous systems, others frame the sector as inevitable, citing the high cost of inaction across logistics, industrial output, and national security. Terms like “self-driving truck regulations,” “robotics in manufacturing,” and “autonomous transport 2025” have all experienced year-over-year volume spikes, reflecting a broader public interest in gaining visibility into where these innovations are headed.

    In this climate of cautious optimism, Weiss Ratings positions its Disruptors & Dominators coverage as an analytical touchpoint for understanding technology trajectories — especially those like Nvidia’s robotics initiative, which blends infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and policy into one accelerating narrative.

    Disruptors & Dominators is Weiss Ratings’ newsletter focused on AI, autonomous infrastructure, and disruptive technology sectors. Details are available on the official Weiss Ratings website.

    Section 6 – Availability and Transparency Statement

    The complete insight discussed in this release — including Weiss Ratings’ 2025 coverage of Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the independently rated $7 stock associated with its infrastructure development — is published within the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, available through the Weiss Ratings platform. The analysis examines current market signals, technological developments, and policy trends that are shaping what some are calling a new industrial frontier.

    This release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a stock recommendation, or a solicitation to purchase any security. Weiss Ratings maintains a strict independence policy and does not accept compensation from the companies it covers. All opinions and evaluations are based on publicly available data, industry trends, and the application of proprietary research methodologies.

    Readers seeking further context are encouraged to consult official filings, regulatory updates, and the company’s reported financials to gain a comprehensive understanding of this evolving sector. The Disruptors & Dominators editorial series is designed to support independent analysis of disruptive trends across artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and transformational technologies.

    Section 7 – Final Observations: Robotics Infrastructure, AI Expansion, and the Shape of a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity

    The robotics movement underway in 2025 represents more than just a breakthrough in machine autonomy — it signals a fundamental restructuring of how labor, logistics, and national infrastructure interact with artificial intelligence. While early applications of AI focused on cloud computing, recommendation engines, and content generation, the current phase emphasizes AI’s physical manifestation: autonomous systems capable of navigating, sensing, and making decisions in real-world environments.

    From a strategic perspective, Nvidia’s expansion into robotics represents a vertical integration model previously seen in sectors such as semiconductors and data centers, now applied to the fusion of mobility and cognition. The company is no longer just supplying chips to innovators; it is increasingly shaping the operating systems, regulatory architecture, and embedded partnerships that define the growth of this sector.

    For independent research organizations like Weiss Ratings, this shift demands an even closer examination of adjacent players — including those providing the sensors, decision engines, and physical frameworks necessary for scaled deployment. The emergence of smaller-cap, infrastructure-enabling firms is not only relevant for investors; it reflects a broader change in how innovation is operationalized at the ground level.

    As autonomous mobility and robotics continue to transition from demonstration to deployment, the real opportunity may not lie in flashy prototypes, but in the systems and platforms that enable scale. This is where industry attention is increasingly focused, and where editorial coverage plays a vital role in bringing transparency to a rapidly advancing ecosystem.

    Section 8 – Public Commentary Themes: Interest, Caution, and the Race to Scale AI Robotics

    Online discussions around Nvidia’s robotics initiative and the emerging ecosystem of autonomous technology partners have become increasingly layered in tone. A recurring point of interest involves the transition from lab-based robotics to scalable industrial platforms, particularly in sectors such as freight, manufacturing, and healthcare systems. Some commentators have noted that the 2025 rollout of Nvidia’s DriveThor-enabled autonomous trucking strategy marks a meaningful shift from abstract AI speculation to infrastructure-level application.

    At the same time, skepticism persists. A recurring discussion point revolves around the timeline and feasibility of national regulatory frameworks for self-driving fleets, especially in light of state-by-state policy variations. Others have expressed concern about labor displacement, while still acknowledging the need for solutions to chronic driver shortages and logistics bottlenecks. This duality — optimism for innovation, tempered by realism about structural inertia — continues to shape the public dialogue.

    Notably, independent financial communities have shown interest in companies playing enabling roles behind the scenes. A frequently discussed theme involves the under-the-radar $7 stock referenced in Weiss Ratings’ 2025 editorial. Some investors are analyzing their patent filings, partner integrations, and testing data as signals of long-term infrastructure relevance. Rather than chasing speculative spikes, these observers frame the opportunity in terms of foundational value within an AI-enabled economy.

    Another standard narrative highlights the strategic alliances forming between traditional industrial brands and AI platform providers, with Nvidia’s deepening involvement seen as a signpost for what’s next. This includes attention on chip suppliers, robotics firmware developers, and companies aligned with clean-label hardware design.

    Across forums, media, and professional newsletters, the consensus is forming: the robotics revolution is no longer theoretical. It’s underway — and its enablers, not just its figureheads, are becoming the focus of the following investment conversation.

    About Weiss Ratings

    Founded in 1971, Weiss Ratings is an independent financial research and ratings firm committed to providing unbiased, data-driven analysis to individual investors and institutions. With coverage across more than 53,000 publicly traded companies, ETFs, and mutual funds, the organization utilizes proprietary modeling systems to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities across rapidly evolving sectors, including artificial intelligence, technology infrastructure, and disruptive innovation.

    Weiss Ratings does not accept compensation from the companies it evaluates and maintains strict editorial independence across all published content. Its research products, including the Disruptors & Dominators newsletter, are designed to support informed decision-making through transparent financial metrics, historical backtesting, and real-time trend monitoring. The company does not offer investment advice or diagnostic services; all analysis is provided for informational purposes only.

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  • MIL-OSI: Equasens: Appointment at the head of the Pharmagest Division

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Villers-lès-Nancy (France), July 03, 2025 – 06 :00pm (CET)

    Press Release

    Equasens announces the departure of Damien VALICON, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division

    He will be replaced by François-Pierre MARQUIER as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    ***

    Equasens Group (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 –$EQS), announces the departure of Damien VALICON, who held the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division for 18 months, and the appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, who is resuming his operational duties as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    The appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, proposed by Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of the Equasens Group, will be effective after a transition period. It was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on June 25, 2025, chaired by Thierry CHAPUSOT, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    François-Pierre MARQUIER, who joined Pharmagest in May 2021 as Regional Director for the Ile-de-France region, has headed the Pharmacy France business since January 2023. He will now oversee all the Division’s activities, both in France and the rest of Europe.

    Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of Equasens Group, states: « François-Pierre has a deep understanding of our business sectors, a precise grasp of our challenges and the sectoral expertise we need to accelerate our European development. »

    Biography François-Pierre MARQUIER – LinkedIn – Graduate of IDRAC Business School and Emlyon Business School (DUA), he began his career in 1996 with DHL as Marketing Manager. In 2000, he joined Cegid Group where he evolved for over 20 years, holding management positions in marketing and sales.
    He joined Equasens Group in May 2021 as Regional Director, before being appointed Director of the Pharmacy France business in January 2023.
    He has represented Pharmagest within FEIMA for over 2 years.

    Upcoming financial communications

    • 31 July 2025:                 Q2 2025 revenue – After the close of trading
    • 26 September 2025:         H1 2025 results

    About Equasens Group Follow us also on LinkedIn

    Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.400 people across Europe.
    Equasens Group’s specialized business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
    And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.

    Listed on Euronext Paris, Equasens Group (Compartment B – FR 0012882389 – $EQS) applies a two-pronged development strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions at a European level.

    CONTACTS

    Analyst and Investor Relations:
    Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
    Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com

    Financial communications agency:
    FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile

    Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr

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  • MIL-OSI: Equasens: Appointment at the head of the Pharmagest Division

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Villers-lès-Nancy (France), July 03, 2025 – 06 :00pm (CET)

    Press Release

    Equasens announces the departure of Damien VALICON, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division

    He will be replaced by François-Pierre MARQUIER as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    ***

    Equasens Group (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 –$EQS), announces the departure of Damien VALICON, who held the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division for 18 months, and the appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, who is resuming his operational duties as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    The appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, proposed by Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of the Equasens Group, will be effective after a transition period. It was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on June 25, 2025, chaired by Thierry CHAPUSOT, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    François-Pierre MARQUIER, who joined Pharmagest in May 2021 as Regional Director for the Ile-de-France region, has headed the Pharmacy France business since January 2023. He will now oversee all the Division’s activities, both in France and the rest of Europe.

    Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of Equasens Group, states: « François-Pierre has a deep understanding of our business sectors, a precise grasp of our challenges and the sectoral expertise we need to accelerate our European development. »

    Biography François-Pierre MARQUIER – LinkedIn – Graduate of IDRAC Business School and Emlyon Business School (DUA), he began his career in 1996 with DHL as Marketing Manager. In 2000, he joined Cegid Group where he evolved for over 20 years, holding management positions in marketing and sales.
    He joined Equasens Group in May 2021 as Regional Director, before being appointed Director of the Pharmacy France business in January 2023.
    He has represented Pharmagest within FEIMA for over 2 years.

    Upcoming financial communications

    • 31 July 2025:                 Q2 2025 revenue – After the close of trading
    • 26 September 2025:         H1 2025 results

    About Equasens Group Follow us also on LinkedIn

    Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.400 people across Europe.
    Equasens Group’s specialized business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
    And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.

    Listed on Euronext Paris, Equasens Group (Compartment B – FR 0012882389 – $EQS) applies a two-pronged development strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions at a European level.

    CONTACTS

    Analyst and Investor Relations:
    Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
    Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com

    Financial communications agency:
    FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile

    Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr

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  • MIL-OSI: Equasens: Appointment at the head of the Pharmagest Division

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Villers-lès-Nancy (France), July 03, 2025 – 06 :00pm (CET)

    Press Release

    Equasens announces the departure of Damien VALICON, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division

    He will be replaced by François-Pierre MARQUIER as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    ***

    Equasens Group (Euronext Paris™ – Compartment B – FR 0012882389 –$EQS), announces the departure of Damien VALICON, who held the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Pharmagest Division for 18 months, and the appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, who is resuming his operational duties as Director of the Pharmagest Division.

    The appointment of François-Pierre MARQUIER, proposed by Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of the Equasens Group, will be effective after a transition period. It was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on June 25, 2025, chaired by Thierry CHAPUSOT, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    François-Pierre MARQUIER, who joined Pharmagest in May 2021 as Regional Director for the Ile-de-France region, has headed the Pharmacy France business since January 2023. He will now oversee all the Division’s activities, both in France and the rest of Europe.

    Denis SUPPLISSON, Chief Executive Officer of Equasens Group, states: « François-Pierre has a deep understanding of our business sectors, a precise grasp of our challenges and the sectoral expertise we need to accelerate our European development. »

    Biography François-Pierre MARQUIER – LinkedIn – Graduate of IDRAC Business School and Emlyon Business School (DUA), he began his career in 1996 with DHL as Marketing Manager. In 2000, he joined Cegid Group where he evolved for over 20 years, holding management positions in marketing and sales.
    He joined Equasens Group in May 2021 as Regional Director, before being appointed Director of the Pharmacy France business in January 2023.
    He has represented Pharmagest within FEIMA for over 2 years.

    Upcoming financial communications

    • 31 July 2025:                 Q2 2025 revenue – After the close of trading
    • 26 September 2025:         H1 2025 results

    About Equasens Group Follow us also on LinkedIn

    Founded over 35 years ago, Equasens Group, a leader in digital healthcare solutions, today employs over 1.400 people across Europe.
    Equasens Group’s specialized business applications facilitate the day-to-day work of healthcare professionals and their teams, working in private practice, collaborative medical structures or healthcare establishments. The Group also provides comprehensive support to healthcare professionals in the transformation of their profession by developing electronic equipment, digital solutions and healthcare robotics, as well as data hosting, financing and training adapted to their specific needs.
    And reflecting the spirit of its tagline “Technology for a More Human Experience”, the Group is a leading provider of interoperability solutions that improve coordination between healthcare professionals, their communications and data exchange resulting in better patient care and a more efficient and secure healthcare system.

    Listed on Euronext Paris, Equasens Group (Compartment B – FR 0012882389 – $EQS) applies a two-pronged development strategy combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions at a European level.

    CONTACTS

    Analyst and Investor Relations:
    Chief Administrative and Financial Officer: Frédérique Schmidt
    Tel: +33 (0)3 83 15 90 67 – frederique.schmidt@equasens.com

    Financial communications agency:
    FIN’EXTENSO – Isabelle Aprile

    Tel.: +33 (0)6 17 38 61 78 – i.aprile@finextenso.fr

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Wallet Integrates Katana Mainnet, Tapping 1 Billion KAT Incentives Amid DeFi Yield Revival

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has integrated Katana mainnet, becoming one of the first wallets to support the newly launched DeFi-focused blockchain. The integration allows users to connect to the Katana chain directly within the wallet, enabling native token transfers, DApp interactions, and access to the $1 billion KAT liquidity incentive program.

    With support for Katana now live, Bitget Wallet users can easily add the chain, manage assets, and connect to Katana-based applications to earn yield through liquidity provision and token staking. The update further expands Bitget Wallet’s multi-chain capabilities and comes as the platform accelerates its strategy to offer curated access to high-potential DeFi ecosystems. Additional Katana-related features, including analytics tools and asset discovery functions, are set to launch in the coming weeks.

    Katana is a DeFi-optimized Layer 2 network on Ethereum built using Polygon’s Agglayer Chain Development Kit (CDK). Incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, Katana is designed to address the inefficiencies of existing DeFi infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing real yield strategies and concentrating liquidity into a few core DeFi app primitives. The network aims to attract early users and liquidity through its KAT incentive program, which will distribute 1 billion KAT tokens to contributors across various ecosystem protocols.

    For Bitget Wallet, the integration aligns with its broader effort to support onchain utility beyond asset storage, tapping into emerging chains that offer real-world financial applications. The wallet, which now serves over 80 million users and supports 130+ blockchains, has in recent months expanded its coverage of next‑generation Layer 2 networks as part of its “Crypto for Everyone” roadmap.

    “Users are increasingly looking for new sources of real yield in a more modular and efficient DeFi landscape,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “By integrating Katana at launch, we’re giving our users direct access to a purpose-built chain for high yield generation and deep liquidity without friction. This is part of our ongoing commitment to making the best of DeFi simple, secure, and accessible.”

    For more information, visit the Bitget Wallet official channels.

    About Bitget Wallet
    Bitget Wallet is a non-custodial crypto wallet designed to make crypto simple and secure for everyone. With over 80 million users, it brings together a full suite of crypto services, including swaps, market insights, staking, rewards, DApp exploration, and payment solutions. Supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens, Bitget Wallet enables seamless multi-chain trading across hundreds of DEXs and cross-chain bridges. Backed by a $300+ million user protection fund, it ensures the highest level of security for users’ assets. Its vision is Crypto for Everyone — to make crypto simpler, safer, and part of everyday life for a billion people.

    For more information, visit: X | Telegram | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | TikTok | Discord | Facebook

    For media inquiries, contact media.web3@bitget.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7e9d25e4-0499-4163-a841-155e94f4b3ca

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Wallet Integrates Katana Mainnet, Tapping 1 Billion KAT Incentives Amid DeFi Yield Revival

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has integrated Katana mainnet, becoming one of the first wallets to support the newly launched DeFi-focused blockchain. The integration allows users to connect to the Katana chain directly within the wallet, enabling native token transfers, DApp interactions, and access to the $1 billion KAT liquidity incentive program.

    With support for Katana now live, Bitget Wallet users can easily add the chain, manage assets, and connect to Katana-based applications to earn yield through liquidity provision and token staking. The update further expands Bitget Wallet’s multi-chain capabilities and comes as the platform accelerates its strategy to offer curated access to high-potential DeFi ecosystems. Additional Katana-related features, including analytics tools and asset discovery functions, are set to launch in the coming weeks.

    Katana is a DeFi-optimized Layer 2 network on Ethereum built using Polygon’s Agglayer Chain Development Kit (CDK). Incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR, Katana is designed to address the inefficiencies of existing DeFi infrastructure, with a focus on enhancing real yield strategies and concentrating liquidity into a few core DeFi app primitives. The network aims to attract early users and liquidity through its KAT incentive program, which will distribute 1 billion KAT tokens to contributors across various ecosystem protocols.

    For Bitget Wallet, the integration aligns with its broader effort to support onchain utility beyond asset storage, tapping into emerging chains that offer real-world financial applications. The wallet, which now serves over 80 million users and supports 130+ blockchains, has in recent months expanded its coverage of next‑generation Layer 2 networks as part of its “Crypto for Everyone” roadmap.

    “Users are increasingly looking for new sources of real yield in a more modular and efficient DeFi landscape,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “By integrating Katana at launch, we’re giving our users direct access to a purpose-built chain for high yield generation and deep liquidity without friction. This is part of our ongoing commitment to making the best of DeFi simple, secure, and accessible.”

    For more information, visit the Bitget Wallet official channels.

    About Bitget Wallet
    Bitget Wallet is a non-custodial crypto wallet designed to make crypto simple and secure for everyone. With over 80 million users, it brings together a full suite of crypto services, including swaps, market insights, staking, rewards, DApp exploration, and payment solutions. Supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens, Bitget Wallet enables seamless multi-chain trading across hundreds of DEXs and cross-chain bridges. Backed by a $300+ million user protection fund, it ensures the highest level of security for users’ assets. Its vision is Crypto for Everyone — to make crypto simpler, safer, and part of everyday life for a billion people.

    For more information, visit: X | Telegram | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | TikTok | Discord | Facebook

    For media inquiries, contact media.web3@bitget.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7e9d25e4-0499-4163-a841-155e94f4b3ca

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Frankel Slams “Alligator Alcatraz” Prison Camp Stunt

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

    Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the following statement in advance of President Trump visiting the new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center.

    “The proposed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center is an affront to our environment, our state’s resources, and basic human dignity,” said Rep. Frankel. “Turning our treasured Everglades into a prison camp, where migrants–most of whom live here peacefully and contribute to our economy–would be held in sweltering, inhumane conditions, is not who we are as Americans. And at $450 million a year, it’s a staggering waste of taxpayer resources. We need immigration reform, not political stunts.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Frankel Slams “Alligator Alcatraz” Prison Camp Stunt

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-21)

    Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22), released the following statement in advance of President Trump visiting the new “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center.

    “The proposed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center is an affront to our environment, our state’s resources, and basic human dignity,” said Rep. Frankel. “Turning our treasured Everglades into a prison camp, where migrants–most of whom live here peacefully and contribute to our economy–would be held in sweltering, inhumane conditions, is not who we are as Americans. And at $450 million a year, it’s a staggering waste of taxpayer resources. We need immigration reform, not political stunts.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Government sets out progress of financial services competitiveness programme03 July 2025 A major Government-led programme to strengthen and grow Jersey’s financial services industry is to be showcased at a public event later this month. The conference – at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 23 July… Read more

    Source: Channel Islands – Jersey

    03 July 2025

    A major Government-led programme to strengthen and grow Jersey’s financial services industry is to be showcased at a public event later this month. 

    The conference – at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 23 July – will provide the first significant update on the project, launched earlier this year in collaboration with Jersey Finance Ltd, the Jersey Financial Servies Commission (JFSC) and industry partners. 

    The Competitiveness Programme aims to support and find new areas of growth for Jersey’s financial and related professional services (FRPS) sector – the Island’s largest employer and the most significant contributor to tax revenues that fund public services. 

    In a keynote speech, Deputy Ian Gorst, Minister for External Relations with responsibility for Financial Services, will outline the need for action amid an ever-changing and increasingly uncertain global landscape, and set out the work undertaken in the programme so far. 

    The Minister will also discuss the future plans for the programme, which will culminate in a report setting a clear strategy to safeguard and grow the industry over the next ten years and beyond. 

    Further presentations and panel discussions will focus on: 

    • Updates on the programme’s workstreams on tax, ‘quick win’ changes, and longer-term improvements to Jersey’s business and regulatory environment
    • Global trends affecting international finance centres 
    • Insights from the JFSC strategy and registry review 
    • Opportunities to collaborate on upcoming work. 

    Deputy Gorst said: “The importance of our financial-services industry cannot be underestimated – it is by far our largest employer and the tax revenues it generates play a fundamental part in supporting Island life as we know it. It is essential we do all we can to safeguard this industry and find new areas to grow the sector in an increasingly competitive global market. I look forward to welcoming stakeholders and updating them on the good work undertaken so far – and setting out what we aim to achieve over the coming year.” 

    The event takes place on Wednesday 23 July 2025, 9am-11am and can be watched live online. Register online via Eventbrite.

    More information about the Competitiveness Programme can be found at: Financial Services Competitiveness Programme​.​

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Portsmouth businesses welcome top Ambassador to Japan

    Source: City of Portsmouth

    The UK’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom, visited a selection of Portsmouth  businesses today to boost economic ties as part of a new roadshow launched by the Foreign Secretary David Lammy to drive growth in every part of the UK.

    Ambassador Longbottom met with the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth City Cllr. Gerald Vernon-Jackson and Natalie Brahma-Pearl, Chief Executive of Portsmouth City Council and visited locally based businesses including Griffon Marine, Airbus Portsmouth, BAE Systems and the Mary Rose.

    Portsmouth is a key centre of Japanese trade and investment within the Hampshire region, in part due to the strength of its maritime, defence and advanced manufacturing sectors.

    Ambassador Longbottom said:

    “It’s exciting to be in Portsmouth as part of this first-of-its-kind roadshow – going the extra mile to develop relationships that will help us supercharge growth to every corner of the UK.

    “The UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy and Trade Strategy are making Britain the best country to do business with – and that is the message I’m giving, loud and clear, to businesses in Japan.

    “Japanese companies are choosing to invest and create jobs in the UK because of our skilled workforce, our world-class innovation, and our deep, trusted partnership with Japan. Portsmouth has all of these, and it’s my job to put Portsmouth on the map in Japan.

    “That’s why I’m in Portsmouth today – exploring new opportunities both for local companies seeking to export to Japan, and to understand how Japanese companies can invest and create more jobs and growth here.

    “I am particularly excited by Portsmouth’s strong defence industrial base, cutting-edge technology, and advanced manufacturing sector. These are all fantastic opportunities for partnership with Japan.

    “I look forward to building on these opportunities further, including when the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales visits Japan later this year as part of her deployment to the Indo-Pacific. Having set sail from Portsmouth in April, this is just another example of the strong links between Portsmouth and Japan.”

    Japan is now the UK’s 15th largest trading partner. Ambassador Longbottom will use today’s roadshow visit to build on figures which show total trade between UK and Japan was £27.1 billion in 2024 – with many companies across Hampshire benefiting.

    Exports from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight region to Japan in 2022 totalled £1billion, while total imports were £206million. Most of the exports from Hampshire & Isle of Wight are in goods – £833 million exported in goods versus £170 million in services, owing to the presence of major goods ports at Southampton and Portsmouth.

    Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of Portsmouth City Council said:

    “We are delighted to welcome Ambassador Longbottom to Portsmouth as part of this important national initiative. Her visit is a valuable opportunity to showcase the world-class innovation and expertise that defines our city’s defence, maritime and advanced manufacturing sectors.

    Working closely with Portsmouth’s global business partners like Griffon Marine, Airbus, BAE and the Mary Rose, we are building a resilient, forward-looking economy that benefits everyone in our city. This visit is a clear signal that Portsmouth is open for business and ready to play a leading role in the UK’s global trade ambitions.”

    Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson added:

    “Portsmouth is proud of its strong international connections, particularly with Japan, and we are committed to strengthening these ties to create new jobs, attract investment, and open up global opportunities for our residents.”

    Mark Downer, CEO of Griffon Marine, said:

    “Ambassador Longbottom’s visit highlights the importance of UK-Japan collaboration in shaping the future of maritime defence. At Griffon Marine, we are proud to lead the Wyvern-J programme, a platform that reflects the best of British innovation, engineering, and global support. Wyvern-J has the power to bring meaningful regeneration to Portchester by creating high-value jobs, apprenticeships, and a skilled workforce rooted in the community.”

    Dominic Jones, CEO of the Mary Rose Trust, said:

     “It was an honour to welcome Ambassador Longbottom to the Mary Rose Museum—home to the world’s largest collection of everyday Tudor artefacts. We were delighted to share the story of the Mary Rose, history’s greatest maritime archaeological salvage project, and its ongoing significance to Portsmouth’s heritage. We hope Her Excellency enjoyed her visit.”

    Main image: L to R: David Ryan (Department of Business & Trade, Mark Downer (Griffon Marine) , Natalie Brahma-Pearl (Portsmouth City Council) Ambassador to Japan Julia Longbottom, Lord Mayor Portsmouth Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Lady Mayoress Leila Ferguson and Jeremy Greaves (Airbus Portsmouth)

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Following Senate Passage of Trump’s Disastrous Megabill, Shaheen Holds Roundtable Discussions on Health Care, Energy Impacts on Granite Staters

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen
    (Peterborough, NH) – Following Senate passage of the Republican-led reconciliation budget bill, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) held roundtables in Keene and Peterborough to highlight the disastrous effects the megabill would have on health care access and energy costs across the Granite State. Photos from both of today’s events can be found here.
    In Keene, Shaheen continued her “Medicaid Impact Tour” with a visit to Monadnock Family Services for a roundtable discussion with local caregivers, patients, advocates and providers about the impact of Republican-backed cuts to Medicaid. Under the Senate-passed version of the budget bill, 17 million Americans would lose health care coverage including more than 46,000 Granite Staters.
    “The Republican-backed bill that passed the Senate is the largest cut to health care in American history. It’s going to take health coverage away from tens of thousands of Granite Staters who rely on Medicaid or the Affordable Care Act and raise health care costs all to give billionaires a few extra bucks every year,” said Senator Shaheen. “I continued my ‘Medicaid Impact Tour’ at Monadnock Family Services in order to keep calling attention to the real consequences this bill will have for older adults, children, veterans, people living with disabilities and working families across the state.”
    The roundtable was the latest stop on Shaheen’s “Medicaid Impact Tour”—a series of discussions across the Granite State to underscore the harm cuts to Medicaid and the ACA in the Republican-led reconciliation budget bill will have on New Hampshire.
    Later, at the Peterborough Town Library, Shaheen led a discussion with town officials, advocates and regional businesses on how the Republican megabill will hurt New Hampshire’s growing clean energy economy.
    “For the many Granite State families who are worried about energy costs, the ‘Big Beautiful Betrayal’ only promises more pain. To give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations, Republicans are cutting highly effective tax credits that help people save money on their utility bills by making home energy efficiency updates,” said Senator Shaheen. “I heard from businesses and town leaders about so many successful energy projects that are already delivering cost savings for taxpayers. Now, future projects are on the chopping block, and good paying jobs will be lost because of this bill.”
    Shaheen leads legislative action in the U.S. Senate to support energy efficiency projects and initiatives. During the Senate “Vote-A-Rama” process, Shaheen forced a vote on her amendment to preserve four longstanding, bipartisan, consumer energy efficiency and clean energy tax credits that lower energy costs for families, make housing more affordable, protect American jobs and help give businesses the certainty they need to thrive. All but two Senate Republicans—Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)—voted to block Shaheen’s amendment.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Oxfam reaction: Financing for Development Conference in Seville

    Source: Oxfam –

    In response to the conclusion of the Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville, Spain, FFD Global Policy Lead Hernan Saenz said: 

    “Seville was a key moment in an ongoing journey to fight inequality, achieve gender justice and reform the international debt architecture under the UN. The conference showed that considerable challenges remain to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals. But it also paved the way for governments to build more coalitions to tax the super-rich and finance care, and put equality, democracy and sustainability at the core of their efforts. In a context of geopolitical uncertainty, multilateralism is the way ahead.” 

    “Despite the lacklustre ambition of the Compromiso de Sevilla where rich countries shirked their responsibility to act on the debt crisis and continued to embrace the private finance first approach to development, this conference also showed what international cooperation can achieve when there is political will for it. Our new research found that the new wealth of the top 1% surged by over 33.9$ trillion since 2015. This is enough to end annual poverty 22 times over, yet over three billion people still live in countries that spend more on debt repayments than on education or health. Therefore, we welcome the new alliance to tax the super-rich launched by Spain and Brazil, with the support of South Africa and Chile. 

    We also welcome the new care financing initiative by Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. These coalitions provide much needed political ambition and have the potential to deliver vital funding towards the Sustainable Development Goals and fight extreme inequality, which disproportionately impacts women and girls.  

    “We are very concerned by the limitations placed on civil society over the course of the conference to do what we came here to do: tell truth to power. Civil society organizations are the backbone of democracy. The UN was built to defend human rights – if it cedes to the global trend of shrinking civic space, it will undermine its legitimacy.”  

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: A step forward on tax reform at UN Sevilla conference, but more action needed towards global economic justice 

    Source: Greenpeace Statement –

    Sevilla, Spain – A growing coalition of countries have pledged to take action on taxing the super-rich and polluting companies at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development conference.[1][2] But governments have failed to support bold measures to address the debt crisis that massively undermines Global South capacities to deal with social and environmental challenges and risks fuelling destructive extractive activities.

    Fred Njehu, Global Political Lead at Greenpeace Africa, said: “Sevilla was a crucial moment for multilateralism, yet rich and powerful governments failed to match the urgency of the debt crisis hitting Global South countries, undermining wellbeing and climate action. A glimmer of hope is the new coalitions of countries that have pledged bold action to tax the super-rich and polluting corporations. These alliances are important for building momentum to unlock vital public finance beyond debt repayments.

    “Now, world leaders must heed public anger over billionaire and fossil fuel greed. They must back transformative tax justice at the UN Tax Convention and COP30 to make super-rich individuals and powerful companies pay their fair share. They must listen to countries on the frontline, experts, and civil society activists throughout this conference calling for climate and tax justice.”

    ENDS

    Notes:

    [1] Greenpeace welcomes new global initiative to advance tax reform on the super-rich

    [2] New taxes on premium flyers and private jets: Greenpeace comment 

    Contacts:

    Tal Harris, Global Media Lead – Stop Drilling Start Paying campaign, Greenpeace International. +41-782530550, [email protected]  

    Lee Kuen, Global Comms Lead – Fair Share campaign, Greenpeace International. +601112527489, [email protected]

    Greenpeace International Press Desk, +31 (0)20 718 2470 (available 24 hours), [email protected]

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Lummis Unveils Digital Asset Tax Legislation

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis

    Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced comprehensive digital asset tax legislation that secures key victories for the digital asset industry and creates a level playing field for digital asset users across the country.

    “In order to maintain our competitive edge, we must change our tax code to embrace our digital economy, not burden digital asset users,” said Lummis. “This groundbreaking legislation is fully paid-for, cuts through the bureaucratic red tape and establishes common-sense rules that reflect how digital technologies function in the real world. We cannot allow our archaic tax policies to stifle American innovation, and my legislation ensures Americans can participate in the digital economy without inadvertent tax violations.”

    Senator Lummis said, “I welcome public comments on this legislation as we seek to get this package to the President’s desk.”

    BACKGROUND:

    Senator Lummis’ legislation addresses major digital asset taxation issues, including small transaction practicality (a $300 de minimis rule), ending the double taxation of digital asset miners and stakers, parity with other financial assets (digital asset lending, wash sales, mark-to-market tax treatment) and providing that charitable contributions do not require an appraisal. The legislation is estimated by the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation to generate approximately $600 million in net revenue during the 2025-2034 budget window.

    De Minimis Gain from Sale or Exchange of Digital Assets

    Similar to foreign exchange, it creates a new Section 139J providing a de minimis exclusion for digital asset gains or losses unless the sale or exchange is for:

    • Cash or cash equivalents (including payment stablecoins)
    • Property used in active trade or business
    • Property held for income production

    Limitations:

    • $300 threshold for both transaction value and total gain with $5,000 yearly total cap
    • Aggregation rule for related transactions
    • Inflation adjustment beginning 2026

    This provision recognizes the impracticality of tracking every small digital asset transaction, such as buying coffee with Bitcoin, which creates enormous compliance burdens for ordinary users. The $300 threshold strikes a reasonable balance between tax compliance and practical usability of digital assets as a medium of exchange.

    Tax Treatment of Digital Asset Lending Agreements

    Expands Section 1058 securities lending rules to include digital assets:

    • Digital asset lending agreements are generally not taxable events
    • Appropriate basis adjustments required
    • Income recognition rules for lenders
    • Includes fixed-term transfers in ordinary course of business

    This prevents the absurd result where temporarily lending digital assets would trigger immediate tax consequences, which would discourage legitimate lending markets and create artificial barriers to capital efficiency. The provision ensures digital assets receive the same sensible treatment as securities lending, which has operated successfully for decades without creating tax compliance nightmares.

    Loss from Wash Sales of Digital Assets

    Revises Section 1091 to cover “specified assets” (both securities and digital assets):

    • 30-day wash sale rule applies to digital assets
    •  Covers options, forward contracts, futures, and derivatives
    • Exceptions for dealers and business/hedging transactions
    • Basis adjustment rules for disallowed losses

    This closes an unfair loophole where digital asset investors could engage in tax-loss harvesting strategies unavailable to traditional securities investors, creating an artificial advantage that distorts investment decisions. The provision ensures tax neutrality between asset classes while maintaining appropriate exceptions for legitimate business activities.

    Mark-to-Market Election

    Creates new Section 475(g) allowing dealers and traders in digital assets to elect mark-to-market treatment:

    • Dealers: mandatory application like securities dealers
    • Traders: optional election like securities traders
    • Limited to actively traded digital assets

    This provides digital asset dealers and traders with the same tax treatment available to their securities and commodities counterparts, eliminating arbitrary discrimination based on asset type. The election allows for more accurate income recognition that matches the economic reality of trading businesses while maintaining consistency with existing tax policy.

    Digital Asset Mining and Staking

    Adds new Section 451(l) deferring income recognition:

    • Mining and staking income not recognized until sale/disposition of produced assets
    • Treated as ordinary income when recognized

    This aligns the taxation of mining and staking rewards with the actual realization of economic benefit, rather than forcing recognition based on volatile and often uncertain fair market values at the time of receipt. The approach prevents cash flow problems where taxpayers owe taxes on assets they haven’t sold and may not be able to liquidate easily.

    Charitable Contributions and Qualified Appraisals

    Exempts actively traded digital assets from qualified appraisal requirements for charitable

    contributions.

    This removes an unnecessary bureaucratic barrier that has discouraged charitable giving of digital assets, even though these assets often have readily determinable fair market values through active trading. The provision encourages philanthropy while recognizing that actively traded digital assets should be treated similarly to publicly traded securities for valuation purposes.

    Click here for full bill text.

    MIL OSI USA News