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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man convicted of murder after human remains found in London and Bristol

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Following a complex and harrowing Met Police investigation, a man who took suitcases containing the body parts of two men from west London to Bristol has been found guilty of murder.

    Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35 (08.03.90) of Scotts Road, Shepherd’s Bush Green, was convicted by a jury of two counts of murder at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, 21 July.

    Paul Longworth, aged 71, and Albert Alfonso, aged 62, were brutally murdered at their flat in Shepherd’s Bush on Monday, 8 July last year.

    Detective Chief Inspector Ollie Stride, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who led this investigation, said:

    “This has been one of the most harrowing murders my team have ever investigated, a case that will stay with many of us for a long time.

    “Paul and Albert were murdered in the most brutal and callous of ways in their own home.

    “The investigation has been complex and intense and we worked tirelessly to build a catalogue of evidence which would ensure we brought Mosquera to justice.

    “The team have consumed hundreds hours of footage, including some of the utmost disturbing and graphic nature. Those images will stay with all of us for a very long time.

    “We are grateful to all those who helped us build this investigation, including Avon and Somerset Police, who commenced the investigation and arrested Mosquera.

    “As well as the many witnesses who provided detailed accounts of events which must have been extremely hard to share.

    “We have also worked closely with the LGBT+ Independent Advisory Group and I am grateful for their support and the advice they have provided as they helped monitor the investigation.

    “Paul and Albert had known one another for decades. They were in a loving, committed relationship and welcomed Mosquera into their home. They did not deserve to have their lives taken away from them in the most traumatising of circumstances.

    “Our thoughts and prayers remain with Paul and Albert’s family and loved ones and all who knew them, as they continue to process the trauma of what happened.”

    Gathering and examining evidence

    Mosquera booked a van with a driver, and two days after the murders, Mosquera travelled with two suitcases containing body parts to the Mall Pub near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

    He caught a taxi the rest of the way to the bridge and caught the attention of local residents, asking him if he needed help with what would be confirmed as enormously heavy cases, with a red substance leaking out, which Mosquera claimed was oil. One witness filmed Mosquera acting suspiciously before Mosquera attempted to knock the phone out of his hand and ran away.

    The police were alerted to his suspicious behaviour and a murder investigation was launched after officers discovered the body parts inside the cases.

    An address label left on one of the cases led police back to Scotts Road, and on Wednesday, 10 July, Met officers would find crucial evidence in a search of the property, including the decapitated heads of both men in a chest freezer in a hallway of the flat. The murder weapons were found close by.

    Homicide detectives built a case with an abundance of evidence to support the motive that Mosquera murdered both men to obtain their property and their money.

    Detectives would discover Mosquera had researched a freezer online on several occasions, including the one that he later ordered to be delivered to the address.

    Mosquera, who was a Columbian national, had also conducted searches online in Spanish, on topics such as how long it would take for a body to decompose and where on the head would be a fatal blow.

    Examinations of Mosquera’s laptop revealed that in the weeks before the murders he was browsing the internet in an effort to find out the value of the Shepherd’s Bush property, and he accessed information about Paul’s and Albert’s finances.

    He had also attempted to open a bank account using the Scotts Road address. Immediately after the murders, he accessed a spreadsheet which contained their online banking passwords, and attempted to login to a number of their online bank accounts. He unsuccessfully attempted to send £4,000 to his account in Columbia.

    The murders

    Mosquera had got to know both men, who were in a civil partnership, over a number of years, and had been staying with them at their flat for the month prior to their murders. It was a property where the two men had lived happily for many years together.

    Mosquera was involved in a consensual sexual relationship with Albert, one which Paul was aware of and lovingly accepted. The court heard Albert simply had no reason to kill his partner, Paul, despite Mosquera’s defence that the two of them were in a controlling and coercive relationship.

    It was while Albert was at work that Mosquera killed Paul. A neighbour recalls speaking to Paul that morning from one of the windows. This was the last sighting of him alive. Detectives trawled hours of footage from a CCTV camera, located opposite the entrance to the Scotts Road flat, which captured Mosquera standing at the window of the flat and drawing the curtains at around 12:30hrs. It was then that he is believed to have killed Paul.

    The post-mortem revealed Paul had died from multiple severe blunt force traumas to the head with a hammer, with injuries on his hands suggesting he’d try to defend himself. Mosquera hid the body in a divan storage space under the bed in Paul’s room and waited for Albert to come home.

    Albert arrived home early evening. The killing was captured on cameras which had been set up in Albert’s bedroom to record a sex session between him and Mosquera. The footage showed Mosquera performing sex acts on Albert in his bedroom, before repeatedly stabbing him and cutting his throat.

    Mosquera’s arrest and plea

    Mosquera was arrested in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday, 13 July 2024. He was charged with two counts of murder two days later.

    Although he had admitted killing Albert, he denied the offence of murder, admitting only the lesser offence of manslaughter following what he called, a loss of self-control. He also denied murdering Paul, claiming his long-term partner, Albert, had killed him instead.

    Mosquera will be sentenced at the same court in October.

    Detective Inspector Neil Meade, of Avon and Somerset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said:

    “These crimes were truly horrific and our thoughts are with the families and friends of Albert and Paul.

    “Yostin Mosquera’s actions have had a significant impact on our communities in Avon and Somerset and I’m very grateful for the support we received at the time of the incident and have received since. It was an extremely fast-moving and complex investigation and their understanding, particularly in those early days, was hugely appreciated.

    “Mosquera had no connection to Bristol and during the trial we’ve heard he chose to travel here in an attempt to dispose of Albert and Paul’s remains and hide his despicable crimes.

    “A large number of police officers and members of staff were involved in our investigation and they deserve massive credit, along with colleagues at the Metropolitan Police, in helping ensure he could be brought to justice.

    “I know how concerning this incident was – and still is – for our LGBT communities and that some of the details we’ve heard over the course of the trial will have been deeply distressing. We remain in close contact with community leaders and our partners and are ready to provide any support we can.”

    For help and advice

    If you’ve been affected by this case, please contact Samaritans here or Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.

    If you’re looking for advice or specialist support for a particular issue, these organisations may be able to help.

    For anyone in the LGBT+ community affected by this incident, please visit www.galop.org.ukfor information and support provided by the LGBT+ charity Galop.

    MIL Security OSI –

  • MIL-OSI Security: Man convicted of murder after human remains found in London and Bristol

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Following a complex and harrowing Met Police investigation, a man who took suitcases containing the body parts of two men from west London to Bristol has been found guilty of murder.

    Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35 (08.03.90) of Scotts Road, Shepherd’s Bush Green, was convicted by a jury of two counts of murder at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, 21 July.

    Paul Longworth, aged 71, and Albert Alfonso, aged 62, were brutally murdered at their flat in Shepherd’s Bush on Monday, 8 July last year.

    Detective Chief Inspector Ollie Stride, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command who led this investigation, said:

    “This has been one of the most harrowing murders my team have ever investigated, a case that will stay with many of us for a long time.

    “Paul and Albert were murdered in the most brutal and callous of ways in their own home.

    “The investigation has been complex and intense and we worked tirelessly to build a catalogue of evidence which would ensure we brought Mosquera to justice.

    “The team have consumed hundreds hours of footage, including some of the utmost disturbing and graphic nature. Those images will stay with all of us for a very long time.

    “We are grateful to all those who helped us build this investigation, including Avon and Somerset Police, who commenced the investigation and arrested Mosquera.

    “As well as the many witnesses who provided detailed accounts of events which must have been extremely hard to share.

    “We have also worked closely with the LGBT+ Independent Advisory Group and I am grateful for their support and the advice they have provided as they helped monitor the investigation.

    “Paul and Albert had known one another for decades. They were in a loving, committed relationship and welcomed Mosquera into their home. They did not deserve to have their lives taken away from them in the most traumatising of circumstances.

    “Our thoughts and prayers remain with Paul and Albert’s family and loved ones and all who knew them, as they continue to process the trauma of what happened.”

    Gathering and examining evidence

    Mosquera booked a van with a driver, and two days after the murders, Mosquera travelled with two suitcases containing body parts to the Mall Pub near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

    He caught a taxi the rest of the way to the bridge and caught the attention of local residents, asking him if he needed help with what would be confirmed as enormously heavy cases, with a red substance leaking out, which Mosquera claimed was oil. One witness filmed Mosquera acting suspiciously before Mosquera attempted to knock the phone out of his hand and ran away.

    The police were alerted to his suspicious behaviour and a murder investigation was launched after officers discovered the body parts inside the cases.

    An address label left on one of the cases led police back to Scotts Road, and on Wednesday, 10 July, Met officers would find crucial evidence in a search of the property, including the decapitated heads of both men in a chest freezer in a hallway of the flat. The murder weapons were found close by.

    Homicide detectives built a case with an abundance of evidence to support the motive that Mosquera murdered both men to obtain their property and their money.

    Detectives would discover Mosquera had researched a freezer online on several occasions, including the one that he later ordered to be delivered to the address.

    Mosquera, who was a Columbian national, had also conducted searches online in Spanish, on topics such as how long it would take for a body to decompose and where on the head would be a fatal blow.

    Examinations of Mosquera’s laptop revealed that in the weeks before the murders he was browsing the internet in an effort to find out the value of the Shepherd’s Bush property, and he accessed information about Paul’s and Albert’s finances.

    He had also attempted to open a bank account using the Scotts Road address. Immediately after the murders, he accessed a spreadsheet which contained their online banking passwords, and attempted to login to a number of their online bank accounts. He unsuccessfully attempted to send £4,000 to his account in Columbia.

    The murders

    Mosquera had got to know both men, who were in a civil partnership, over a number of years, and had been staying with them at their flat for the month prior to their murders. It was a property where the two men had lived happily for many years together.

    Mosquera was involved in a consensual sexual relationship with Albert, one which Paul was aware of and lovingly accepted. The court heard Albert simply had no reason to kill his partner, Paul, despite Mosquera’s defence that the two of them were in a controlling and coercive relationship.

    It was while Albert was at work that Mosquera killed Paul. A neighbour recalls speaking to Paul that morning from one of the windows. This was the last sighting of him alive. Detectives trawled hours of footage from a CCTV camera, located opposite the entrance to the Scotts Road flat, which captured Mosquera standing at the window of the flat and drawing the curtains at around 12:30hrs. It was then that he is believed to have killed Paul.

    The post-mortem revealed Paul had died from multiple severe blunt force traumas to the head with a hammer, with injuries on his hands suggesting he’d try to defend himself. Mosquera hid the body in a divan storage space under the bed in Paul’s room and waited for Albert to come home.

    Albert arrived home early evening. The killing was captured on cameras which had been set up in Albert’s bedroom to record a sex session between him and Mosquera. The footage showed Mosquera performing sex acts on Albert in his bedroom, before repeatedly stabbing him and cutting his throat.

    Mosquera’s arrest and plea

    Mosquera was arrested in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday, 13 July 2024. He was charged with two counts of murder two days later.

    Although he had admitted killing Albert, he denied the offence of murder, admitting only the lesser offence of manslaughter following what he called, a loss of self-control. He also denied murdering Paul, claiming his long-term partner, Albert, had killed him instead.

    Mosquera will be sentenced at the same court in October.

    Detective Inspector Neil Meade, of Avon and Somerset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team, said:

    “These crimes were truly horrific and our thoughts are with the families and friends of Albert and Paul.

    “Yostin Mosquera’s actions have had a significant impact on our communities in Avon and Somerset and I’m very grateful for the support we received at the time of the incident and have received since. It was an extremely fast-moving and complex investigation and their understanding, particularly in those early days, was hugely appreciated.

    “Mosquera had no connection to Bristol and during the trial we’ve heard he chose to travel here in an attempt to dispose of Albert and Paul’s remains and hide his despicable crimes.

    “A large number of police officers and members of staff were involved in our investigation and they deserve massive credit, along with colleagues at the Metropolitan Police, in helping ensure he could be brought to justice.

    “I know how concerning this incident was – and still is – for our LGBT communities and that some of the details we’ve heard over the course of the trial will have been deeply distressing. We remain in close contact with community leaders and our partners and are ready to provide any support we can.”

    For help and advice

    If you’ve been affected by this case, please contact Samaritans here or Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.

    If you’re looking for advice or specialist support for a particular issue, these organisations may be able to help.

    For anyone in the LGBT+ community affected by this incident, please visit www.galop.org.ukfor information and support provided by the LGBT+ charity Galop.

    MIL Security OSI –

  • MIL-OSI: BitMart Research—Pudgy Penguins Goes Viral on Twitter: From NFT Project to Multi-Dimensional Web3 Ecosystem IP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Mahe, Seychelles, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMart Research, the research arm of BitMart Exchange, has released a detailed report on Pudgy Penguins, highlighting its remarkable transformation from an NFT avatar project into a multi-dimensional Web3 ecosystem brand. As major players like Coinbase, VanEck, and OpenSea embrace Pudgy Penguins avatars across social media, the project’s token $PENGU has surged over 200% in the past month, signaling growing institutional and retail interest. With real-world toy sales surpassing $10 million, a thriving gaming segment, and its own zk-powered Layer 2 network Abstract, Pudgy Penguins is emerging as a leading example of IP-driven expansion in crypto—blending culture, consumer products, and blockchain infrastructure into a unified ecosystem.

    I. Pudgy Penguins Spark a Twitter Profile Picture Trend

    Recently, Pudgy Penguins has ignited a profile picture trend across the crypto community, with major industry players such as Coinbase, Binance.US, OpenSea, VanEck, OKX, and BitMart successively changing their official Twitter profile pictures to Pudgy Penguins derivative images. Among them, the endorsement from traditional financial giant VanEck is particularly significant. This asset management firm with a 70-year history not only changed its Twitter avatar to a Pudgy Penguin as early as 2024 but also brought physical Pudgy toys to ring the Nasdaq bell on June 23 this year, marking a milestone of bringing a Web3 IP into mainstream finance. The recent surge in attention has also significantly boosted the price performance of related Pudgy Penguins assets. As of July 17, the ecosystem token $PENGU has skyrocketed by over 216% in the past month, with its market capitalization briefly surpassing $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Pudgy Penguins NFT trading volume reached $13.726 million, representing a 111% increase compared to the previous month.

    II. The Ecosystem Landscape of Pudgy Penguins

    Since the NFT bear market began in 2022, Pudgy Penguins has not been overwhelmed by negative market sentiment. Instead, it has leveraged its uniquely adorable penguin image to actively pursue IP licensing and commercial implementation, presenting a narrative centered around brand building and cultural operations. Today, Pudgy Penguins has grown into the core brand of a diversified ecosystem. Within this ecosystem, not only is there the Ethereum Layer 2 network Abstract built on ZK architecture, but also a wide range of applications including gaming, MEMEs, NFT lottery platforms, physical toys, and consumer products.
    According to official data as of July, Pudgy Penguins’ toy sales exceeded $10 million, the gaming segment reached 60,000 users, and Abstract accumulated approximately 2.5 million active users. These figures indicate that Pudgy Penguins is transforming into a true Web3 super IP with user scale effects, product commercialization capability, and on-chain infrastructure strength.

    1. Physical Ecosystem
    In terms of physical products, the Pudgy Toys line from Pudgy Penguins is undoubtedly the most successful commercial implementation case. Since its initial launch in May 2023, Pudgy Toys quickly climbed Amazon’s bestseller list with sales surpassing $10 million, and it later successfully entered over 10,000 Walmart stores across the United States. With a rich variety of plush toys, figurines, and igloos, combined with a revenue-sharing mechanism linking Pudgy NFTs to real-world merchandise, NFT holders are also able to earn passive income from product sales. This model offers a valuable reference point for commercialization across the entire NFT industry.

    2. Gaming Sector
    The gaming sector is also a key focus area for Pudgy Penguins. In May of this year, the 1v1 turn-based battle game Pengu Clash launched on the TON ecosystem and attracted over 60,000 players within its first week. In addition, the upcoming multiplayer survival mini-game Pudgy Party, scheduled for release in the summer of 2025, has already drawn significant community interest, with its official Twitter account nearing 100,000 followers. By continuously launching lightweight gaming experiences that align with users’ social habits and entertainment preferences, Pudgy Penguins is steadily expanding the reach of its IP and effectively attracting more users into its ecosystem.

    3. Abstract Ecosystem

    Abstract
    Abstract is an Ethereum Layer 2 network based on ZK-rollup technology, jointly launched by Igloo Inc., the parent company behind Pudgy Penguins, and Cube Labs. It adopts a wallet solution that does not require mnemonic phrases and follows a user-centric design philosophy, aiming to lower the barrier to entry and expand the adoption of consumer-level applications. As of July 18, Abstract’s network TVL reached $42.6M (a 533% increase compared to the beginning of the year), with active users ranging between 50K and 200K. The network hosts a diverse ecosystem that includes games and NFT applications related to Pudgy Penguins. Some of the more popular projects within the ecosystem include:

    • Abster: Abster is the official MEME mascot of Abstract. As of July 17, Abster’s market cap rose to $37.6M, making it the highest-valued MEME token within the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem.
    • Polly: Polly is the official token of the lottery project PollyPrize. Users can participate in the platform’s lottery events by purchasing Polly tokens. One ticket costs either 1 USD or 50 Polly points, and prizes consist of popular NFTs, such as Goblintown and Moonbirds.

    III.Future Development Potential

    In the short term, there are three key developments within the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem that warrant close attention. First, in March of this year, crypto asset management firm Canary Capital officially submitted an application to the SEC to launch a spot ETF product based on $PENGU. If approved, this ETF would become the world’s first to use a native asset from an NFT project as its underlying. This would not only represent a milestone in the integration of Web3 and traditional finance but also bring unprecedented institutional recognition to $PENGU. Achieving asset anchoring and compliant circulation within the traditional financial system would significantly enhance Pudgy Penguins’ liquidity, valuation foundation, and investability for institutions.

    In addition, infrastructure development is accelerating around Abstract. Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz stated publicly during a livestream that Abstract is expected to launch its TGE by the end of this year. As the core infrastructure supporting Pudgy Penguins’ games, NFT interactions, and social applications, the establishment of Abstract’s token mechanism would provide stronger incentives and collaborative expectations for ecosystem participants, driving further attention and activity across native projects like PENGU, Abster, and PollyPrize.

    Finally, the multiplayer survival mini-game Pudgy Party is expected to launch this summer and has already attracted significant community interest. As the official release approaches, MEME characters within the ecosystem—such as Abster—are likely to be integrated into the game through content and gameplay collaboration, further strengthening brand stickiness and increasing ecosystem engagement.

    Pudgy Penguins has now evolved far beyond the scope of a traditional NFT project. It has developed into a composite Web3 brand encompassing IP, physical products, gaming, and infrastructure. Originating from a PFP IP, it has expanded into offline consumer goods, casual social games, ZK Layer2 infrastructure, and MEME tokens with lottery platforms—gradually building a comprehensive ecosystem that spans virtual and real-world experiences, multi-chain architecture, and diverse application scenarios. This multidimensional ecosystem is a key reason why Pudgy Penguins continues to maintain market vibrancy despite the broader NFT market downturn.

    About BitMart

    BitMart is a premier global digital asset trading platform with more than 10 million users worldwide. Consistently ranked among the top crypto exchanges on CoinGecko, BitMart offers over 1,700 trading pairs with competitive fees. Committed to continuous innovation and financial inclusivity, BitMart empowers users globally to trade seamlessly. Learn more about BitMart at Website, follow their X (Twitter), or join their Telegram for updates, news, and promotions. Download BitMart App to trade anytime, anywhere.

    Risk Warning:

    The information provided is for reference only and should not be considered a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any financial asset. All information is provided in good faith. However, we make no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of such information.

    All cryptocurrency investments (including returns) are highly speculative in nature and involve significant risk of loss. Past, hypothetical or simulated performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The value of digital currencies may rise or fall, and there may be significant risks in buying, selling, holding or trading digital currencies. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding digital currencies is suitable for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial situation and risk tolerance. BitMart does not provide any investment, legal or tax advice.

    The MIL Network –

  • MIL-OSI Analysis: Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Mariapaola McGurk, Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

    Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse – such as roads literally exploding – paint a grim picture. Cultural institutions haven’t been spared either, with long-standing landmarks like the Johannesburg Art Gallery caught in cycles of neglect and crisis.



    Read more:
    South Africa doesn’t need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it’s got

    Yet, while many avoid the inner city or speak only of its decline, the creative and cultural practitioners of Johannesburg never left. In fact, artists, architects, fashion designers, animators, musicians and the like have been hard at work. They’re building, dreaming and shaping a new urban reality that could become the beacon of hope this city needs.

    As a researcher and visual artist, I recently completed a PhD study that focused on Johannesburg’s cultural and creative industries. My research revealed that a clear understanding of the existing structures and dynamics within this industry is essential for developing effective strategies to strengthen its role in local economic development.

    Here I explore one such opportunity: creative hubs. I argue that they represent a low-hanging fruit for the inner city’s growth and revitalisation.

    Urban renewal

    Numerous articles have explored strategies for the city’s economic development and urban renewal. One group of scholars recently outlined four critical focus areas: coordinated efforts across government levels; an active civil society; a shift in political culture; and restored leadership in a revitalised administration.

    These are vital interventions, but they still beg a deeper question. What is the new “gold” of the “City of Gold”, the mining town founded in 1886 and on track to become a megacity by 2030?

    What is it that truly sets Johannesburg apart, nationally and globally? What strengths already exist that, if nurtured, could help address the city’s challenges? The answer may not lie in building something entirely new, but in recognising and investing in what already thrives. The city’s people, its culture, and its extraordinary creativity.

    In 2004, Unesco launched the Creative Cities Network. Today it comprises 246 cities in 80 member states. South Africa has three cities in the network: Cape Town (design), Durban (literature) and Overstrand (gastronomy). Johannesburg has never applied to belong.

    Cities are acknowledging the economic and social value of the cultural and creative industries, particularly in addressing challenges such as youth unemployment, micro-enterprise growth, equity and community development.

    Yet cities globally are grappling with how to retain creative professionals. This is the case in cities like Toronto, Sydney, Los Angeles, Cologne or Barcelona. Rising property prices, the redevelopment of industrial areas into commercial or luxury spaces, and short-term rental agreements are displacing these professionals from the urban cores they help energise. Cities are coming up with incentives and programmes to correct this.

    A recent World Cities Cultural Forum report offers a solution in the form of Creative Land Trusts. These permanently hold land and assets at affordable rates for creatives. They take property out of speculative real estate markets. They’re designed to support not galleries or theatres, but the studios and workspaces where creative production actually happens.

    Similar initiatives are happening in London, Helsinki and San Francisco.

    Mapping Johannesburg’s creative hubs

    Unlike cities that are trying to reverse the exodus of creatives, Johannesburg’s inner city has seen a recent surge in creative hub development.

    A creative hub is a physical or digital space (in this case physical) designed to bring together cultural and creative professionals for studio space, collaboration, networking and the exchange of ideas.

    Over the last year, 21 creative hubs have been mapped in the city, the majority newly established. Notable examples include Transwerke Studios, Asisebenze Art Atelier, Victoria Yards and Oovookoo. Remarkably, 19 of the 21 hubs identified in my open-source mapping process are in the inner city. Only two are government run – Transwerke and Downtown Music Hub.

    Across Johannesburg, creative hubs buzz with independent activity, yet share a common commitment to cultivating talent, business support and community impact. They are evidence of innovative partnerships between creatives and property developers.

    Inside these spaces, artists and creatives get opportunities through gallerist and investor visits (access to markets). They build practical and entrepreneurial skills through tailored workshops. And they collaborate on projects that place social upliftment at their heart.

    Some hubs focus on offering studio spaces, while others extend their reach beyond their walls, blending artistic expression with community development and public engagement.

    By actively building community and opportunity, creative hubs are becoming

    lighthouses for the new urban economy.

    They are small business incubators, urban beautification engines and potential cultural tourism hotspots. An event like Contra Fair opens the doors of art studio hubs once a year. Entrepreneur and social activist Tebogo Moalusi has now taken the lead in the establishment of Creative20. This will become a platform for revitalising Johannesburg’s creative cities campaign.

    Neglected by the city

    And yet the cultural and creative industries remain almost entirely absent from the city’s strategic planning. The Johannesburg 2040: Growth and Development Strategy fails even to mention the sector.

    This is despite Gauteng, the province that houses Johannesburg, being the epicentre of South Africa’s creative economy. It contributes 46.3% of the industry’s gross domestic product and generates the highest employment impact. Johannesburg hosts the majority of creative businesses in the province.



    Read more:
    The real Johannesburg: 6 powerful photos from a gritty new book on the city

    The Gauteng 2030 Strategy highlights three high-growth sectors: agro-processing, cultural and creative industries, and high-tech/knowledge sectors, including digital and gaming. Two of these directly involve the creative economy. Yet there’s been little effort to integrate them into Johannesburg’s urban development agenda.

    If Johannesburg is serious about inclusive economic development and sustainable urban growth, it must recognise and invest in the cultural and creative industries which are already thriving within its borders.

    Mariapaola McGurk consults to Creative20 Organisation

    – ref. Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city – https://theconversation.com/johannesburgs-creative-hubs-are-booming-how-artists-are-rejuvenating-a-failing-inner-city-260224

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  • MIL-OSI: Crypto Futures Made Simple: BexBack Offers No KYC, 100x Leverage and Double Deposit Bonus to All New Users

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With Bitcoin’s price fluctuating above $120,000, many analysts predict a prolonged period of high volatility in the crypto market. Holding spot positions may struggle to generate short-term profits in such conditions. As a result, 100x leverage futures trading has become the preferred tool for seasoned investors looking to maximize potential gains in this volatile market. BexBack Exchange is ramping up its efforts to offer traders unmatched promotional packages. The platform now features a 100% deposit bonus, a $50 welcome bonus for new users, and 100x leverage on cryptocurrency trading, providing exceptional opportunities for investors.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Mariapaola McGurk, Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

    Johannesburg is weathering a storm of crises. Nowhere is its complex tangle of challenges more visible than in the inner city, where crime, overcrowding, and infrastructure collapse – such as roads literally exploding – paint a grim picture. Cultural institutions haven’t been spared either, with long-standing landmarks like the Johannesburg Art Gallery caught in cycles of neglect and crisis.

    Read more: South Africa doesn’t need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it’s got

    Yet, while many avoid the inner city or speak only of its decline, the creative and cultural practitioners of Johannesburg never left. In fact, artists, architects, fashion designers, animators, musicians and the like have been hard at work. They’re building, dreaming and shaping a new urban reality that could become the beacon of hope this city needs.

    As a researcher and visual artist, I recently completed a PhD study that focused on Johannesburg’s cultural and creative industries. My research revealed that a clear understanding of the existing structures and dynamics within this industry is essential for developing effective strategies to strengthen its role in local economic development.

    Here I explore one such opportunity: creative hubs. I argue that they represent a low-hanging fruit for the inner city’s growth and revitalisation.

    Urban renewal

    Numerous articles have explored strategies for the city’s economic development and urban renewal. One group of scholars recently outlined four critical focus areas: coordinated efforts across government levels; an active civil society; a shift in political culture; and restored leadership in a revitalised administration.

    These are vital interventions, but they still beg a deeper question. What is the new “gold” of the “City of Gold”, the mining town founded in 1886 and on track to become a megacity by 2030?

    Work by artist Candice Kramer at Bag Factory Artists Studios. Mark Straw

    What is it that truly sets Johannesburg apart, nationally and globally? What strengths already exist that, if nurtured, could help address the city’s challenges? The answer may not lie in building something entirely new, but in recognising and investing in what already thrives. The city’s people, its culture, and its extraordinary creativity.

    In 2004, Unesco launched the Creative Cities Network. Today it comprises 246 cities in 80 member states. South Africa has three cities in the network: Cape Town (design), Durban (literature) and Overstrand (gastronomy). Johannesburg has never applied to belong.

    Cities are acknowledging the economic and social value of the cultural and creative industries, particularly in addressing challenges such as youth unemployment, micro-enterprise growth, equity and community development.

    Artist Mankebe Seakoe at Contra Fair. Mark Straw

    Yet cities globally are grappling with how to retain creative professionals. This is the case in cities like Toronto, Sydney, Los Angeles, Cologne or Barcelona. Rising property prices, the redevelopment of industrial areas into commercial or luxury spaces, and short-term rental agreements are displacing these professionals from the urban cores they help energise. Cities are coming up with incentives and programmes to correct this.

    A recent World Cities Cultural Forum report offers a solution in the form of Creative Land Trusts. These permanently hold land and assets at affordable rates for creatives. They take property out of speculative real estate markets. They’re designed to support not galleries or theatres, but the studios and workspaces where creative production actually happens.

    Similar initiatives are happening in London, Helsinki and San Francisco.

    Mapping Johannesburg’s creative hubs

    Unlike cities that are trying to reverse the exodus of creatives, Johannesburg’s inner city has seen a recent surge in creative hub development.

    A creative hub is a physical or digital space (in this case physical) designed to bring together cultural and creative professionals for studio space, collaboration, networking and the exchange of ideas.

    Some creative hubs offer gallery spaces. Mark Straw

    Over the last year, 21 creative hubs have been mapped in the city, the majority newly established. Notable examples include Transwerke Studios, Asisebenze Art Atelier, Victoria Yards and Oovookoo. Remarkably, 19 of the 21 hubs identified in my open-source mapping process are in the inner city. Only two are government run – Transwerke and Downtown Music Hub.

    Across Johannesburg, creative hubs buzz with independent activity, yet share a common commitment to cultivating talent, business support and community impact. They are evidence of innovative partnerships between creatives and property developers.

    Mapping Johannesburg’s creative hubs. Google Maps/Mariapaola McGurk

    Inside these spaces, artists and creatives get opportunities through gallerist and investor visits (access to markets). They build practical and entrepreneurial skills through tailored workshops. And they collaborate on projects that place social upliftment at their heart.

    Some hubs focus on offering studio spaces, while others extend their reach beyond their walls, blending artistic expression with community development and public engagement.

    By actively building community and opportunity, creative hubs are becoming

    lighthouses for the new urban economy.

    They are small business incubators, urban beautification engines and potential cultural tourism hotspots. An event like Contra Fair opens the doors of art studio hubs once a year. Entrepreneur and social activist Tebogo Moalusi has now taken the lead in the establishment of Creative20. This will become a platform for revitalising Johannesburg’s creative cities campaign.

    Neglected by the city

    And yet the cultural and creative industries remain almost entirely absent from the city’s strategic planning. The Johannesburg 2040: Growth and Development Strategy fails even to mention the sector.

    Bag Factory Artists Studios hosting a public event. Mark Straw

    This is despite Gauteng, the province that houses Johannesburg, being the epicentre of South Africa’s creative economy. It contributes 46.3% of the industry’s gross domestic product and generates the highest employment impact. Johannesburg hosts the majority of creative businesses in the province.

    Read more: The real Johannesburg: 6 powerful photos from a gritty new book on the city

    The Gauteng 2030 Strategy highlights three high-growth sectors: agro-processing, cultural and creative industries, and high-tech/knowledge sectors, including digital and gaming. Two of these directly involve the creative economy. Yet there’s been little effort to integrate them into Johannesburg’s urban development agenda.

    If Johannesburg is serious about inclusive economic development and sustainable urban growth, it must recognise and invest in the cultural and creative industries which are already thriving within its borders.

    – Johannesburg’s creative hubs are booming: how artists are rejuvenating a failing inner city
    – https://theconversation.com/johannesburgs-creative-hubs-are-booming-how-artists-are-rejuvenating-a-failing-inner-city-260224

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft held a corporate festival “Energy of Talents” in Moscow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The final of Rosneft’s corporate creative festival “Energy of Talents” was held in Moscow at the Mosproducer conference center, in which employees of 44 of the Company’s enterprises from all over the country took part.

    Rosneft has been holding annual creative festivals for its employees since 2011. In 2025, more than 7,000 people from 59 Group Companies applied to participate in the Energy of Talents selection round, which was held online. The jury members viewed hundreds of creative numbers in various nominations.

    Participants who qualified for the final competed over two days in dancing, singing, playing musical instruments, original genre, fine art and photography. Winners in six nominations were selected by a professional jury, with voting in two nominations taking place online.

    Between performances, participants and spectators had the opportunity to take master classes under the guidance of professional teachers in choreography, vocals, acting, public speaking and instrumental genres.

    The company supports significant projects in Russian cultural life that are aimed at reviving and preserving spiritual and national values. With the support of the Company, the State Hermitage Museum has been holding various exhibitions and expositions since 2018. Thus, in 2024, the museum opened an updated permanent exhibition “Culture and Art of China”.

    With the Company’s support, the Mariinsky Theatre artists under the direction of Valery Gergiev performed in Qatar with the production of “A Thousand and One Nights”; a concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Alexandra Pakhmutova was held in Volgograd; a number of exhibitions were organized at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow. In 2023-2024, Tatyana Navka’s ice shows “Evenings on a Farm” and “The Nutcracker” were held in Moscow, and the show “The Love Story of Scheherazade” toured in the Indian city of Ahmedabad.

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

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  • MIL-OSI: A new way to mine USDC! RICH Miner cloud mining allows stablecoins to earn returns

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chicago, Illinois, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RICH Miner stablecoins are no longer just a tool for “saving and not using”! RICH Miner is leading a new way of mining, allowing stablecoins such as USDC (USD Coin) to participate in cloud mining and generate daily income.

    This innovative model breaks the traditional impression that “stablecoins can only be saved” and brings a new idea to asset allocation.

    Why choose USDC for cloud mining?

    Choosing USDC for cloud mining means that you can obtain continuous income while ensuring the stability of your assets. As a compliant stablecoin backed by the US dollar, the price of USDC is constant and close to $1, which greatly reduces the risk of fluctuations in the crypto market.

    By investing USDC in the cloud mining platform, users do not need to worry about the fluctuations in the price of the currency, and can get stable returns every day based on the contract computing power alone. Compared with traditional mining currencies, USDC mining is more suitable for investors who pursue stable returns, high security, and easy operation. It is an ideal way to connect the crypto world with traditional finance.

    RICH Miner USDC cloud mining has obvious advantages:

    RICH Miner‘s newly launched USDC mining service is based on the platform’s leading cloud mining technology, helping users to easily achieve stable returns. It has the following advantages:

    1. Simple and convenient, easy to participate:
    Users only need to register and recharge USDC to the platform account and purchase contracts without additional operations, truly realizing “one-click mining”.

    2. Daily automatic settlement, stable and transparent income:
    The platform automatically settles the user’s mining income on a daily basis, and automatically distributes the income to the user’s account, and the user’s funds are stable and arrive every day.

    3. Zero threshold participation, no hardware required
    Users do not need to purchase mining machines, do not need professional mining knowledge, and have no hardware maintenance costs. They can enjoy the benefits of mining anytime, anywhere.

    How to use USDC to participate in RICH Miner cloud mining?
    The participation method is extremely simple, only the following steps are required:

    ① Free account registration
    Visit the RICH Miner official website or download the official APP, and you can get a $15 reward after completing the account registration.

    ② Recharge USDC
    Get the exclusive USDC recharge address on the personal account page (support Ethereum, Base, BNB network).

    ③ Select mining contract:
    Select mining contract (short-term/long-term/high-yield plan), select and confirm the purchase according to personal preferences.

    Contract Type Contract Price Contract duration Daily income Total revenue
    Daily Sign-in Rewards $15  1 $0.6  $15+$0.6
    New User Experience Contract $100  2 $3  $100.00 + $6
    Canaan Avalon A15XP $600  8 $7.20  $500.00 + $57.60
    Bitdeer SealMiner A2 $1,300  13 $17.30  $1300.00 + $221.39
    Bitmain Antminer L7 $3,000  17 $42.30  $3000.00 + $719.10
    Bitmain Antminer S21 Immersion $5,600  24 $84.00  $5600.00 + $2016.00
    Bitmain Antminer L9 $12,000  32 $204.00  $12000.00 + $6528.00

    → Click here to view more contracts

    ④: Enjoy daily benefits:
    After the user purchases the contract, the system automatically calculates and distributes the mining income to the account every day, which can be withdrawn or reinvested at any time for continuous appreciation.

    User case example:
    Take user John as an example:

    John first recharged 3000 USDC to enter RICH Miner cloud mining, and the daily income was about 42 USDC (calculated based on the current market yield);

    One month later, John earned about 1260 USDC, with transparent and stable income, punctual arrival every day, and flexible and free.

    Conclusion:

    RICH Miner’s USDC cloud mining service allows investors to enjoy daily returns while pursuing low risks. Whether you are a crypto veteran or a conservative financial management user, you can use this service to make the stablecoins in your hands really “move” and create sustainable digital cash flow.

    Join RICH Miner now to stop your USDC from sleeping and make money for you every day!

    Official website link: https://richminer.com
    APP download: supports iOS and Android
    Official customer service: info@richminer.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Moomoo And New York Mets Unveil Display at Citi Field: A Bold New Presence at The Ballpark

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — moomoo, the global investment and trading platform, has unveiled a new, 36-foot high, double-sided display at Citi Field as part of its multi-year collaboration with the New York Mets. First displayed on July 18, the vibrant orange moomoo logo now adds a bright pop of color to the ballpark’s dynamic visual landscape. This prominent signage, complemented by the moomoo mascot, ribbon displays, and immersive billboard advertisements, significantly amplifies moomoo’s brand visibility and recognition among millions of baseball fans at Citi Field.

    Caption: Moomoo’s prominent 36-foot high signage lights up Citi Field

    With an average attendance of over 38,603 fans per game and 80 home games this season, the stadium brings extensive brand exposure to moomoo. Announced in April, the cross-sector collaboration between moomoo and the Mets also gives thousands of baseball fans the opportunity to watch the game in the moomoo Suite throughout the season. With this opportunity, fans have access to premium seats while enjoying best in class in-game entertainment, top tier dining options and exciting on-field performance.

    Since the start of the baseball season, moomoo has seen a significant increase in app downloads, brand visibility in various channels, and welcomes the opportunity to provide advanced tools and features, a global community of over 26 million investors, and free educational resources to beginner and advanced investors alike.

    Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz stars in a new commercial for moomoo, where the All-Star reliever details similarities between closing and stock trading: reading the game, analyzing opportunities, timing the moment, and moving with accuracy.

    “During this exciting season, moomoo is continuing its engagement with New York communities, and we have gained more opportunities to do investor education. We are delighted to see more and more people getting to know moomoo and understand our business philosophy through our collaboration with the Mets,” said Neil McDonald, CEO at Moomoo Financials Inc. “We believe that through learning and practice on the moomoo platform, which offers a variety of investment tools, investors can ultimately invest like professional investors.”

    “This new signage marks an exciting next step in the growth of our partnership with moomoo and will help enhance their brand visibility around the ballpark,” said Brenden Mallette, Senior Vice President of Partnerships at the New York Mets. “We’ve seen great engagement from our fans over the past few months and look forward to bringing more exciting moments to moomoo investors and Mets fans.”

    For every Mets win, $10,000 will be added to a special fund, culminating in a potential $1 million grand prize for one lucky moomoo investor if the team reaches 100 regular season victories*. In addition to organizing special events, moomoo offers various giveaways. These include 500 free game tickets on “moomoo Mondays” throughout the season for moomoo users** and the opportunity to score exclusive Mets x moomoo merch.

    *Terms and conditions apply (https://terms.easypromosapp.com/t/68294).

    ** Limited to Moomoo Financial Inc customers residing in tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT, and PA). Terms and conditions apply (https://www.moomoo.com/us/support/topic4_591?_ftsdk=1747041092307575 ).

    About moomoo

    Moomoo is a leading global investment and trading platform dedicated to empowering investors with user-friendly tools, data, and insights. Our platform is designed to provide essential information and technology, enabling users to make more-informed investment decisions. With advanced charting tools, pro-level analytical features, moomoo evolves alongside our users, fostering a dynamic community where investors can share, learn, and grow together.

    Founded in the US, moomoo operates globally, serving investors in countries such as the US, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Canada and Malaysia. As a subsidiary of a Nasdaq-listed Futu Holdings (FUTU), we take pride in our role as a global strategic partner of the Nasdaq, earning numerous international accolades from renowned industry leaders such as Benzinga and Fintech Breakthrough. Moomoo has also received multiple awards in the US, Singapore, and Australia for its innovative, inclusive approach to investing.

    Contact:

    For more information, please visit moomoo’s official website at www.moomoo.com or contact us at pr@moomoo.com

    For the New York Mets questions, please contact:

    Katie Agostin
    Manager, Communications
    New York Mets
    kagostin@nymets.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Wallet Report Reveals Gaming and Travel Are Top Crypto Payment Interests

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has released its third Onchain Report—Crypto Payment Use Cases—providing a detailed look into how global users want to spend their digital assets. Based on a survey of 4,599 crypto wallet users conducted in early 2025, the report highlights that gaming (36%), daily purchases (35%), and travel bookings (35%) are the top categories where users express the strongest interest in paying with crypto. The results point to a demand for practical, day-to-day applications of digital assets in both online and offline environments.

    The report captures preferences across generational cohorts. Gen Z (aged 18–29) shows strong interest in social and entertainment-driven use cases, including gaming and gifting. Millennials (30–44) express more diversified use across travel, subscriptions, and digital goods. Gen X (45+) favors high-value or essential categories such as travel (40%), digital products, and real estate. This distribution reflects the need for flexible and secure crypto payment experiences tailored to different life stages and priorities.

    Regional analysis reveals varied motivations shaped by infrastructure and local behavior. Southeast Asia ranks highest for gaming (41%) and gifting, reflecting a young, mobile-first population and strong adoption of digital wallets and play-to-earn models. In East Asia, daily purchases and digital product spending both reached 41%—the highest globally—supported by robust QR payment systems and e-commerce integration. Africa stands out for education-related payments (38%), a reflection of crypto’s role in improving access to cross-border services in underbanked environments. Latin America leads in digital product purchases (38%) and online shopping (35%), pointing to crypto’s utility in inflation-prone markets. Meanwhile, the Middle East shows distinct demand for luxury and lifestyle-related purchases, with 31% interested in buying high-end goods and 29% in cars with crypto.

    “Crypto payments are no longer a fringe behavior — they’re becoming embedded in how people transact across regions and age groups,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “What users are asking for is reliability, compatibility, and control. Whether it’s a QR code at checkout or a stablecoin-powered purchase online, the expectation is that spending crypto should feel as seamless as spending cash. The challenge for wallets is to meet that expectation without compromising the principles of self-custody.”

    Bitget Wallet is expanding its PayFi infrastructure to meet this demand, most recently with the rollout of a crypto-linked card powered by Mastercard, enabling users to spend digital assets at over 150 million merchants worldwide. The non-custodial wallet also supports QR-based payments across blockchain-native systems such as Solana Pay and national QR standards in select markets, allowing users to pay in crypto while merchants receive fiat. Through its in-app Shop section, users can directly purchase lifestyle goods, mobile top-ups, game credits, digital subscriptions and book flight tickets and hotels using stablecoins like USDT or USDC.

    To read to full report, please visit Bitget Wallet blog.

    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

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  • MIL-OSI: CentralReach Adds Workforce Management System Viventium to Preferred Partnership Network

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CentralReach, a leading provider of Autism and IDD Care software for ABA, multidisciplinary, and special education, today announced a new preferred partnership with Viventium, an industry-leading payroll, HR, and compliance platform purpose-built for healthcare. Through this partnership, Viventium officially enters the CentralReach Preferred Partner Network as a trusted ally in workforce management with a system designed for applied behavior analysis (ABA) and multidisciplinary therapy providers. The collaboration furthers CentralReach’s commitment to equipping autism and IDD care providers with a full array of tools and resources designed to streamline operations.

    By combining CentralReach’s industry-leading expertise and specialized solutions for autism and IDD care with Viventium’s cloud-based platform and comprehensive HR tools, the new partnership will streamline workflows for CentralReach customers and provide critical insights to effectively support and manage their teams, including:

    • Automated Payroll & HR – Eliminate manual data entry with seamless workflows for payroll, benefits, and HR that boost speed and accuracy while cutting down admin time.
    • Retention-Focused Onboarding – Convert new hires into long-term team members through structured, engaging experiences that build connections and confidence from day one.
    • Trusted Compliance Tools – Ensure continuous audit readiness with built-in ACA compliance support, multi-state payroll tools, license management, and real-time exclusion monitoring.
    • Real-Time Workforce Intelligence – Make data-driven decisions using dashboards and actionable analytics that provide complete visibility into labor costs, productivity, and compliance risks.

    “We’re thrilled to bring Viventium’s purpose-built payroll and HR software suite to CentralReach customers,” said Navin Gupta, CEO of Viventium. “This partnership will streamline operations for ABA and multidisciplinary therapy providers, eliminating manual entry, reducing payroll errors, and supporting staff retention. With automated tracking of certifications and licenses, plus features like multi-state compliance and exclusion monitoring, customers can confidently manage their workforce and stay audit ready.”

    Viventium’s platform will be integrated with CentralReach’s suite of solutions for practices, which includes CR Care360, an advanced, AI-powered care management platform providing ABA care teams with role-specific, AI applications tailored to every member across care delivery. This integration will enable customers to boost efficiency, minimize compliance risk, and free up time to focus on what matters most: supporting staff and delivering compassionate care. Together, these solutions are transforming AI-facilitated care delivery and practice management while enhancing the overall care experience.

    CentralReach COO, Clark Convery added, “Partnering with Viventium will further enhance our comprehensive suite of solutions for customers in every aspect of their business, allowing them to put time back into providing valuable care for individuals with autism and related IDDs. Ensuring smooth practice operations is essential for delivering high-quality care within the ABA industry. We’re proud to provide CentralReach customers with efficient market-leading platforms and solutions that relieve administrative burdens and drive efficiency across every role within their organizations.”

    To learn more, visit the Viventium partner page.

    About CentralReach

    CentralReach is a leading provider of autism and IDD care software, providing a complete, end-to-end software and services platform that helps children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – and those who serve them – unlock potential, achieve better outcomes, and live more independent lives. With its roots in Applied Behavior Analysis, the company is revolutionizing how the lifelong journey of autism and IDD care is enabled at home, school, and work with powerful and intuitive solutions purpose-built for each care setting.

    Trusted by more than 200,000 professionals globally, CentralReach is committed to ongoing product advancement, market-leading industry expertise, world-class client satisfaction, and support of the autism and IDD community to propel autism and IDD care into a new era of excellence. For more information, please visit CentralReach.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

    About Viventium

    Viventium is healthcare’s trusted ally for payroll, HR, and compliance, combining innovative solutions with deep expertise in the healthcare industry. Its purpose-built cloud-based platform is designed to tackle the complexity and compliance challenges healthcare providers face, simplifying the workday, every day. Viventium helps organizations hire and retain care staff, improve the employee experience, and drive measurable value. Serving clients in all 50 states and supporting over 500,000 healthcare employees, Viventium enables organizations to focus on what matters most: providing compassionate care. It’s a new day, with Viventium.

    For more information, visit viventium.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION launches a path for XRP holders to secure wealth that is stable and unaffected by market volatility

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Boston, Massachusetts, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ETHRANSACTION has launched a new way for the holders of XRP to gain more rewards on their holding as the XRP is experiencing an unprecedented wave of institutional adoption, more than 50 international banks and payment companies around the world have integrated XRP into cross-border settlement networks.

    In this context, the ETHRANSACTION cloud mining platform has attracted XRP holders seeking stable passive income with its unique advantages. Through the innovative cloud mining model, investors can convert their XRP holdings into digital assets that continue to generate income without having to deal with hardware equipment or technical problems.

    XRP market status and investor dilemma
    In the wave of digitalization of the global financial system, XRP is quietly reshaping the international payment landscape. Behind this change is the increasingly close cooperation between Ripple and Asian and European banks, which has significantly increased the practical application of XRP in cross-border transactions.

    Compared with the traditional SWIFT system, XRP not only significantly reduces processing fees, but also shortens transaction time from days to seconds.

    However, investors’ dilemmas are hidden under the surface prosperity of the market. Data from June 2025 showed that the price of XRP fluctuated by more than 45% within 30 days, and short-term investors faced huge risks.

    At the same time, the regulatory environment remains complex. Although the long-term lawsuit between the US SEC and Ripple has come to an end, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission is considering introducing virtual asset derivatives trading for professional investors and plans to issue a second policy declaration on the development of virtual assets.

    These policy changes have added uncertainty to the market.

    The traditional mining model is even less friendly to XRP holders. The cost of mining machines remains high. An efficient Bitcoin mining machine costs more than $6,000. Coupled with high electricity and maintenance costs, ordinary investors are discouraged.

    Faced with market fluctuations and the limitations of traditional investment channels, XRP holders are in urgent need of a stable income channel. They need a solution that can not only utilize their XRP assets but also avoid drastic market fluctuations.

    ETHRANSACTION cloud mining service platform has become the rational and best choice in this context.

    ETHRANSACTION platform core advantages
    Founded in the UK in 2017, ETHRANSACTION is a global leading cloud mining platform. It has been certified by the UK regulator and has more than 8 million users in more than 180 countries and regions. The platform has designed a safe, stable and efficient income system for XRP holders.

    Security and compliance protection
    Financial institution-level protection: The platform adopts a multi-level security architecture, including SSL encryption, L&G insurance and a 24/7 all-weather monitoring system to ensure the security of user funds and information. All user assets are protected by insurance companies, which is rare in the cloud mining industry.

    Regulatory compliance: ETHRANSACTION holds a UK financial regulatory license and strictly complies with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. This compliance allows institutional investors to participate with peace of mind.

    Transparent operation mechanism: The platform’s investment income is settled daily, users can view daily profit details in real time, and all capital flows are transparent and traceable.

    Convenient and stable experience
    Zero technical threshold: Users do not need to purchase expensive mining machines or have professional mining knowledge. Just register an account to get a fully automatic cloud mining experience.

    AI intelligent scheduling: The platform uses artificial intelligence technology to automatically select the best currency and mining pool according to market conditions and network difficulty to maximize high-efficiency returns.

    Multi-currency support: The platform supports more than 10 mainstream cryptocurrencies, including XRP, BTC, ETH, DOGE, etc., to meet the preferences of different users.

    Stable operation guarantee: Globally deployed cloud servers ensure 100% uptime of the platform, and any technical problems are handled immediately by 24/7 online technical support.

    Transparent and stable returns
    Unlike the volatile cryptocurrency market, ETHRANSACTION provides fixed-rate contracts. After users invest XRP to purchase a mining contract, they can obtain the agreed returns regardless of whether the market rises or falls the next day.

    Diversified contract plans and flexible participation methods
    ETHRANSACTION has designed a tiered contract plan for XRP holders of different fund sizes, from a novice experience of $19 to a professional-level investment of $570,000, all of which provide clear and transparent return expectations.

    Each contract on the platform is clearly priced like a financial product, with no hidden fees or complex terms. This transparency is particularly valuable in the cryptocurrency field.

    · Contract investment price $100, contract term 2 days, daily income $9, total income $100+$18.

    · Contract investment price $600.00, contract term 5 days, daily income $7.5, total income $600.00 + $37.5.

    · Contract investment price $1300, contract term 14 days, daily income $16.9, total income $1300 + $236.6.

    The common advantage of all contracts is that profits are automatically settled every 24 hours. When the account balance reaches the threshold of $100, users can choose to withdraw to a crypto wallet or reinvest to purchase more contracts.

    Registration and rewards: New users will receive a $19 bonus upon registration, and can earn $0.9 income by logging in daily to purchase a $19 trial contract.

    XRP top-up: Deposit XRP directly through a supported wallet, and the platform will automatically convert it into mining computing power.

    Contract selection: Choose a suitable plan based on risk preference and fund size, and purchase with one click.

    Sit back and enjoy the benefits: The system runs automatically and starts to generate profits the next day. Users can check the income data at any time.

    Affiliate program: a participation path without investment
    For users who are temporarily unwilling to invest funds, the platform provides an innovative affiliate referral program. By promoting new users, participants can receive commissions of up to $370,000.

    ETHRANSACTION Cloud mining platform that creates new paths to wealth
    In the wave of digital financial transformation, ETHRANSACTION has opened up a stable income channel for XRP holders that is resistant to market fluctuations. This innovative model perfectly combines the stability of traditional finance with the high growth potential of cryptocurrency.

    The core value of the platform lies in that it solves the fundamental dilemma faced by XRP investors – how to achieve asset appreciation without exposing market risks. By converting XRP into mining power, investors no longer need to keep an eye on price charts and can sleep peacefully every night, knowing that their accounts will increase stable income the next day.

    ETHRANSACTION’s compliance and stability will become its long-term competitive advantage.

    Looking forward, choosing a platform like ETHRANSACTION that has a UK regulatory license, insurance company guarantees and a transparent operating mechanism will become a rational choice for XRP holders to avoid market fluctuations and achieve wealth growth.

    ETHRANSACTION cloud mining platform is providing such a path for XRP holders around the world – there is no need to abandon the XRP holdings of faith, just add a layer of armor of stable income.
    For more information, please visit the official website: https://ethransaction.vip
    Send corporate email consultation: info@ethransaction.vip

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  • MIL-OSI: NextNRG Announces Completion of Strategic Financial Restructuring Reducing Monthly Burn by Approximately $1 Million

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MIAMI, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NextNRG, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered through its Next Utility Operating System®, smart microgrids, wireless EV charging, and mobile fuel delivery, today announced the completion of a comprehensive financial restructuring that significantly reduces the company’s monthly cash burn by approximately $1 million.

    The restructuring consists of two key transactions: a debt conversion agreement that converts existing debt obligations to equity at a premium to market, and a strategic refinancing that replaces high-cost short-term debt with an 8-month $2 million note. Under the debt conversion executed on July 11, 2025, NextNRG issued 1,081,395 shares of restricted common stock at $2.15 per share to an existing lender, eliminating the company’s obligations to the lender. Simultaneously, the company secured new financing to pay off certain short-term debt. The shares issued cannot be sold for a minimum of six months. The net result of the two transactions was a nearly $1 million reduction to the Company’s monthly burn.

    “This comprehensive financial restructuring represents a transformative moment for NextNRG, dramatically improving our cash flow position and providing the financial stability needed to execute our growth strategy,” said Michael D. Farkas, Executive Chairman and CEO of NextNRG. “By reducing our monthly burn by approximately $1 million, through these strategic transactions, we can focus additional resources on scaling our AI-driven energy platform and achieving our path to profitability. We are also excited to be converting a lender into a long-term investor into our Company.”

    The financial restructuring positions NextNRG with significantly improved cash flow dynamics as the company continues its rapid expansion across multiple energy sectors and geographic markets and gets closer to profitability.

    About NextNRG, Inc.

    NextNRG Inc. (NextNRG) is Powering What’s Next by implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into renewable energy, next-generation energy infrastructure, battery storage, wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging and on-demand mobile fuel delivery to create an integrated ecosystem.

    At the core of NextNRG’s strategy is its Next Utility Operating System®, which leverages AI and ML to help make existing utilities’ energy management as efficient as possible, and the deployment of NextNRG smart microgrids, which utilize AI-driven energy management alongside solar power and battery storage to enhance energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve grid resiliency.

    To find out more visit: www.nextnrg.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement describing NextNRG’s goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions, or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those related to NextNRG’s business and macroeconomic and geopolitical events. These and other risks are described in NextNRG’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. NextNRG’s forward-looking statements involve assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove correct, could cause its results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although NextNRG’s forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by NextNRG. Except as required by law, NextNRG undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements for any reason. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements.

    Investor Relations Contact

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Comparing ICE to the Gestapo reveals people’s fears for the US – a Holocaust scholar explains why Nazi analogies remain common, yet risky

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Daniel H. Magilow, Professor of German, University of Tennessee

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation on Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. Associated Press

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently sparked controversy by comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Nazi Germany’s notorious secret police, the Gestapo.

    “Donald Trump’s modern-day Gestapo is scooping folks up off the streets,” Walz said during a May 2025 speech at the University of Minnesota Law School’s commencement ceremony.

    “They’re in unmarked vans, wearing masks, being shipped off to foreign torture dungeons, no chance to mount a defense, not even a chance to kiss a loved one goodbye, just grabbed up by masked agents, shoved into those vans, and disappeared,” Walz added.

    ICE, tasked with enforcing immigration policies, has dramatically increased the number of nationwide arrests of immigrants since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. ICE’s arrests of immigrants have more than doubled in 38 states since then.

    In recent months, other Democratic politicians, including U.S Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, have also compared ICE to the Gestapo, or Adolf Hitler’s “secret police,” as Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts said in April.

    But do ICE’s tactics actually resemble those of the Gestapo?

    Because I am a scholar of modern Germany and the Holocaust, people regularly ask me if this analogy is accurate. The answer is complicated.

    The Gestapo arrests a group of Jewish men hiding in a cellar in Poland in 1939, in what was possibly a staged German propaganda photo.
    Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

    Understanding the Gestapo

    The Nazi regime established the Gestapo, short for the German phrase Geheime Staatspolizei, meaning secret state police, soon after Hitler became chancellor of Germany in January 1933. Among other responsibilities, the Gestapo was tasked with investigating political crimes and monitoring opposition activity. It later enforced racial laws in Germany and across occupied Europe.

    As part of its daily work, the Gestapo identified and monitored the regime’s political enemies. It arrested, interrogated, detained and tortured suspects and sent others to concentration camps. To identify suspects, it often relied on anonymous denunciations that came not only from zealous Nazis, but also from disgruntled neighbors or business competitors who tipped off the Gestapo to Jews and other people.

    While the Gestapo was relatively small in terms of personnel, it projected an image of being, as one scholar wrote, “omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent.”

    It enforced the regime’s will and suppressed dissent not through sheer manpower but by creating a pervasive sense of fear. This aura of menace and terror has long outlived the Nazi regime itself.

    ICE’s operations

    ICE, with around 21,000 officers and staff operating in a country of more than 340 million, is smaller both in absolute terms and on a per capita basis. At its height between 1943 and 1945, the Gestapo had between 40,000 and 50,000 personnel in a country of 79 million.

    ICE is set to expand its work in the next few years with an additional US$75 billion in funding that Congress appropriated in July as part of Trump’s tax and spending bill.

    And while ICE focuses on immigration, the Gestapo had a more expansive role. It was responsible for suppressing all forms of political dissent, not just violations of immigration law.

    ICE operates with vastly more advanced technologies that did not exist in the 1940s, including facial recognition and social media monitoring.

    There is technically more transparency around ICE’s work than the Gestapo’s, since ICE is a federal agency that is subject to its work and information being reviewed by politicians and the public alike. But in June 2020, the first Trump administration reclassified ICE, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, as a “security/sensitive agency.” This designation makes it harder for people to request and receive information about ICE’s work through Freedom of Information Act records requests.

    Like the Gestapo, ICE can seem performative in its work, like when it carried out a dramatic July raid of a cannabis farm in California in which balaclava-wearing officers used tear gas against protesters.

    The Gestapo in today’s world

    Since World War II and the fall of the Nazi regime, the term Gestapo has become shorthand in the United States to describe police repression.

    Using the word Gestapo to describe the worst possible authoritarian oppression has been popularized in popular movies in everything from the 1943 film “Casablanca” and “The Black Gestapo” in 1975 to “Inglourious Basterds” in 2009 and “Jojo Rabbit” in 2019.

    Walz’s remarks in May, though provocative, were also far from isolated in politics. Politicians from both sides of the aisle, as well as political observers, regularly use Gestapo and Nazi metaphors to attack their opponents.

    In 2022, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia famously confused the term Gestapo with gazpacho soup in a gaffe that went viral. “Now we have Nancy Pelosi’s gazpacho police spying on members of Congress,” she said.

    In 2024, Trump accused President Joe Biden of running a “Gestapo administration” as the Justice Department prosecuted Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

    Overall, mentions of the word Gestapo in social media increased by 184% between 2017 and 2024, according to the nonprofit group Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

    The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is among the organizations that have condemned making comparisons to the Holocaust and the Nazis for many reasons, including their historical inaccuracy and because they are insulting to people whose families remain scarred by the Holocaust.

    A Paraguayan woman whose relative was detained by ICE agents scuffles with officers in the halls of an immigration court in New York City on July 16, 2025.
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    What historical comparisons really say

    Analogies can be useful for clarifying complex ideas. But especially when they stretch across decades and vastly different political contexts, they risk oversimplifying and trivializing history.

    I believe that comparing ICE to the Gestapo is less a historical judgment than a reflection of modern anxiety – a fear that the U.S. is veering toward authoritarianism reminiscent of 1930s Germany.

    If politicians and other public figures are looking for historical comparisons to modern law enforcement agencies that use severe tactics, there is, unfortunately, no shortage of options: the Soviet Union’s secret police agencies NKVD and KGB, Iran’s former secret police and intelligence agency SAVAK or East Germany’s Stasi, to name just a few.
    All of those organizations denied suspects due process and grossly violated human rights in order to protect political regimes – but they don’t necessarily easily compare to ICE, either.

    Still, politicians and political observers alike most often turn to the Gestapo and other Nazi references instead.

    Ultimately, the Gestapo, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust serve as a powerful, shared cultural reference point. The catastrophes of World War II epitomize the worst possible outcomes of evil left unchecked.

    They have become the master moral paradigm and an ethical compass for the world today. In an age of polarization, World War II and the Holocaust remain the mirror in which Americans examine their present.

    Daniel H. Magilow received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (although DOGE cancelled the grant in April 2025).

    He serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, the journal of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies

    – ref. Comparing ICE to the Gestapo reveals people’s fears for the US – a Holocaust scholar explains why Nazi analogies remain common, yet risky – https://theconversation.com/comparing-ice-to-the-gestapo-reveals-peoples-fears-for-the-us-a-holocaust-scholar-explains-why-nazi-analogies-remain-common-yet-risky-260767

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  • MIL-OSI: Latest Crypto News: InvroMining Launches Dual-System Free BTC Cloud Mining APP

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InvroMining, the world’s leading cloud mining service platform, today announced the launch of a new dual-system (iOS/Android) free cloud mining APP to provide global users with a legal, compliant, safe, efficient, and zero-threshold cryptocurrency mining experience. This innovative application not only supports Bitcoin (BTC), but is also compatible with mainstream crypto assets such as Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), and supports multi-currency mining.

    What is InvroMining ?
    InvroMining is a world-leading legal and compliant cloud mining platform, focusing on providing users with zero-threshold, environmentally friendly, safe and flexible digital asset mining services.
    Users do not need to purchase mining machines or technical knowledge, they can start mining with one click through the mobile APP and settle their earnings in real time. The platform supports mainstream currencies such as BTC, XRP, ETH, USDT, and has been listed on the Google App Store, providing services to more than 180 countries around the world.

    Compliance-driven, creating a globally trusted mining experience
    As the crypto industry continues to increase its demands for security and transparency, InvroMining insists on compliance-driven development and adopts multiple security measures such as bank-level security protection, McAfee security protection, and Cloudflare firewall to ensure the security of user funds and data.
    At the same time, the platform achieves full transparency of the profit distribution process through blockchain smart contracts. Users can track the mining process in real time and enjoy the trust guarantee brought by decentralization.

    Core function highlights: zero threshold mining + intelligent income scheduling
    Free registration and free computing power: New users will receive a free computing power package upon registration.
    Artificial Intelligence Mining Scheduling: InvroMining’s exclusive AI technology dynamically optimizes computing power allocation based on mining pool performance and market changes to increase profitability.
    Green Data Center: Environmentally friendly mining farms are deployed globally. Global mining farms use renewable energy (wind power, solar power), which is environmentally friendly and low-carbon, to achieve green mining.
    Around-the-clock operation: Mining services are available 24/7, and earnings are settled in real time.
    Multi-currency withdrawal: supports mining and withdrawal of popular currencies such as BTC, XRP, ETH, USDT, LTC, SOL, DOGE, etc., which is flexible and convenient.

    How to participate in InvroMining to earn potential profits?
    InvroMining allows users around the world to participate in cryptocurrency mining in the simplest way. No mining machines or technology are required. All you need is a mobile phone to start a legal, compliant, and zero-threshold mining journey.
    Step 1: Register and claim your rewards
    Visit InvroMining.com or download the InvroMining APP (iOS / Android supported).
    Complete the registration and get $15 in free computing power rewards immediately without any upfront investment.
    Sign in daily to receive extra computing power rewards and increase mining revenue.

    Step 2: Top up or directly use the free computing power
    You can use the computing power given by registration to start free mining directly.
    If you want to get higher potential returns, you can choose to recharge mainstream cryptocurrencies such as BTC, XRP, DOGE, ETH, LTC, USDT, etc. InvroMining supports multi-currency mining.

    Step 3: Select the contract and start mining
    The platform provides a variety of mining contracts, including short-term experience contracts and long-term strategy contracts.
    【contract】
    Click ” One-click Mining ” and InvroMining ‘s AI intelligent scheduling system will automatically optimize the allocation of computing power to ensure maximum profits.
    Mining tasks will run 24/7 in the green data center.

    Contract Project Investment Amount Contract Period Proceeds at maturity
    New User Experience Contract USD 100 2 days $100 + $8
    SCP Miner DR7 $500 5 days $500 + $31.5
    Antminer S21 Hydro $ 1000 10 days 1000 + $ 135
    WhatsMiner M60S $ 3000 15 days 3000 + $ 652.5
    BOMBAX EZ100-PRO 500 0 USD 20 days 5000 + $ 1550
    Antminer E11 $ 10,000 30 days 10,000 + $ 5,100

    ( Please visit the official website for more details )

    Step 4: Profit Settlement and Withdrawal
    All profits are automatically settled through blockchain smart contracts, and are credited in real time, which is safe and transparent.
    Supports multi-currency withdrawals (BTC, XRP, USDT, etc.), which can be transferred to your exchange or wallet at any time .

    Dual systems fully cover the entire industry, allowing users around the world to enjoy cloud mining
    InvroMining’s new APP is now online, supporting iOS/Android platforms, providing localized language support and a simple and intuitive operating interface for global users, making it easy for novices to get started.

    Safety and compliance to protect user rights
    InvroMining not only has a strict security architecture and protection system, but also has passed industry compliance audits and complies with regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions, becoming a cloud mining solution trusted by users around the world.

    About InvroMining
    InvroMining is the world’s leading legal and compliant cloud mining platform, dedicated to providing global users with zero-threshold, transparent, safe and efficient digital asset mining services. The platform was established in 2016 and is headquartered in the UK. It currently serves more than 180 countries around the world and has more than 8 million users , becoming one of the most trusted cloud mining brands.

    With the release of the InvroMining dual-system APP, the cloud mining industry has officially entered a new stage of compliance and convenience. The platform not only provides a safe and transparent mining model for global users, but also further promotes the popularization and application of mainstream crypto assets. For more details , please visit invromining.com .

    Experience legal, safe and environmentally friendly cloud mining now!
    Visit invro mining .com to download the APP, start your zero-threshold mining journey, and share the wealth opportunities in the blockchain era .

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  • MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Announces Date for Third Fiscal Quarter Financial Results and Business Update Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, N.Y., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced it will host its third fiscal quarter financial results and business update webcast on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

    On the webcast, management will review NANO Nuclear’s results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as well as the Company’s achievements during the quarter and more recently. Included in this discussion will be updates on NANO Nuclear’s progress, particularly with respect to its lead microreactor project, the KRONOS MMR™Energy System.

    Event:   NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. Third Fiscal Quarter Financial Results and Business Update Call
    Date:   Thursday, August 14, 2025
    Time:   5:00 p.m. ET
    Live Call:   1-877-269-7756 (U.S. Toll Free) or 1-201-689-7817 (International)
    Webcast:   https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events

    A replay of the webcast will be made available on NANO Nuclear Energy’s website for at least 30 days at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/news-events/events.

    About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.

    NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced technology-driven nuclear energy company seeking to become a commercially focused, diversified, and vertically integrated company across five business lines: (i) cutting edge portable and other microreactor technologies, (ii) nuclear fuel fabrication, (iii) nuclear fuel transportation, (iv) nuclear applications for space and (v) nuclear industry consulting services. NANO Nuclear believes it is the first portable nuclear microreactor company to be listed publicly in the U.S.

    Led by a world-class nuclear engineering team, NANO Nuclear’s reactor products in development include patented KRONOS MMR™Energy System, a stationary high-temperature gas-cooled reactor that is in construction permit pre-application engagement U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.), “ZEUS”, a solid core battery reactor, and “ODIN”, a low-pressure coolant reactor, and the space focused, portable LOKI MMR™, each representing advanced developments in clean energy solutions that are portable, on-demand capable, advanced nuclear microreactors.

    Advanced Fuel Transportation Inc. (AFT), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is led by former executives from the largest transportation company in the world aiming to build a North American transportation company that will provide commercial quantities of HALEU fuel to small modular reactors, microreactor companies, national laboratories, military, and DOE programs. Through NANO Nuclear, AFT is the exclusive licensee of a patented high-capacity HALEU fuel transportation basket developed by three major U.S. national nuclear laboratories and funded by the Department of Energy. Assuming development and commercialization, AFT is expected to form part of the only vertically integrated nuclear fuel business of its kind in North America.

    HALEU Energy Fuel Inc. (HEF), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is focusing on the future development of a domestic source for a High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) fuel fabrication pipeline for NANO Nuclear’s own microreactors as well as the broader advanced nuclear reactor industry.

    NANO Nuclear Space Inc. (NNS), a NANO Nuclear subsidiary, is exploring the potential commercial applications of NANO Nuclear’s developing micronuclear reactor technology in space. NNS is focusing on applications such as the LOKI MMR™ system and other power systems for extraterrestrial projects and human sustaining environments, and potentially propulsion technology for long haul space missions. NNS’ initial focus will be on cis-lunar applications, referring to uses in the space region extending from Earth to the area surrounding the Moon’s surface.

    For more corporate information please visit: https://NanoNuclearEnergy.com/

    For further NANO Nuclear information, please contact:

    Email: IR@NANONuclearEnergy.com
    Business Tel: (212) 634-9206

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    This news release, the webcast referred to herein and statements of NANO Nuclear’s management in connection with this news release and such webcast contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “potential”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would” or “may” and other words of similar meaning. In this press release and the webcast referred to herein, forward-looking statements include those related to the Company’s development plans and anticipated future milestones. These and other forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management’s current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond our control. For NANO Nuclear, particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: (i) risks related to our U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) or related state or non-U.S. nuclear licensing submissions, (ii) risks related the development of new or advanced technology and the acquisition of complimentary technology or businesses, including difficulties with design and testing, cost overruns, regulatory delays, integration issues and the development of competitive technology, (iii) our ability to obtain contracts and funding to be able to continue operations, (iv) risks related to uncertainty regarding our ability to technologically develop and commercially deploy a competitive advanced nuclear reactor or other technology in the timelines we anticipate, if ever, (v) risks related to the impact of U.S. and non-U.S. government regulation, policies and licensing requirements, including by the DOE and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including those associated with the recently enacted ADVANCE Act and the May 23, 2025 Executive Orders seeking to streamline nuclear regulation, and (vi) similar risks and uncertainties associated with the operating an early stage business a highly regulated and rapidly evolving industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. These factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in any forward-looking statement, and NANO Nuclear therefore encourages investors to review other factors that may affect future results in its filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov and at https://ir.nanonuclearenergy.com/financial-information/sec-filings. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Solaris Announces $1 Genesis Event Token Sale Ahead of $20 Launch

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TALLINN, Estonia, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S), a next-generation blockchain ecosystem designed to democratize mining and digital asset ownership, has officially launched its Genesis Event, offering early participants the opportunity to purchase BTC-S tokens for just $1 — down from the current presale price of $13. With only 100 slots remaining, this limited-time event positions early supporters for a potential 1,900% ROI at the confirmed launch price of $20.

    How to Mine Bitcoin Solaris. Simpler, Smarter, Faster

    Forget outdated mining guides. Bitcoin Solaris is making mining accessible, scalable, and mobile-friendly through the upcoming Solaris Nova App. No barriers, no tech headaches.

    Here is how it works:

    • Download the Solaris Nova App (coming post-presale)
    • Available for mobile, desktop, and browser
    • Start mining BTC-S with one click
    • Device adapts mining power automatically based on performance
    • Earn BTC-S without expensive setups

    Why This Mining Is Revolutionary

    • Compatible with ASICs, GPUs, laptops, smartphones
    • Energy-efficient algorithms reduce unnecessary resource consumption
    • Biometric security, end-to-end encryption, remote management
    • Gamified achievements, leaderboards, and community engagement
    • Integrated wallet and tutorials make it beginner-friendly
    • In-app analytics for clear performance tracking

    Through the exciting release of the Solaris Nova App, mining becomes as easy as tapping a screen. This is what crypto mining should look like in the Web3 era.

    Bitcoin Solaris is not just for miners. Its Mining Power Marketplace allows users to rent or sell computing power via smart contracts, matching supply and demand in real-time. This ecosystem makes mining not just accessible but profitable for anyone.

    A Blockchain That Moves Like No Other Bitcoin Solaris Delivers

    Presale Frenzy. Why BTC-S Is Selling Out Fast

    Bitcoin Solaris is wrapping up its explosive presale at Phase 13. Current price sits at $13, but through the Genesis Event it drops to $1 for a short time. Launch price confirmed at $20.

    Key presale highlights:

    • Over $7.7M+ raised already
    • 15,800+ unique users involved
    • Shortest and most explosive presale in the market

    Genesis Event details:

    • Price rollback from $13 to $1 for a limited time
    • Only 100 slots left
    • ROI potential of 1900% when price returns to $20
    • A rare opportunity for early believers

    Genesis Event is a limited-time promotional offer where early participants can purchase the token at a special rollback price of $1. This is a wealth move, not just a presale.

    To receive tokens on launch day, Bitcoin Solaris recommends Trust Wallet or Metamask for seamless delivery.

    Influencers Are Already Talking

    • Token Empire spotlighted the scalability and speed of Bitcoin Solaris
    • Crypto Vlog praised the mobile-first mining revolution
    • Token Galaxy focused on energy efficiency and future potential

    These voices agree: BTC-S is doing things no other project is.

    Why Bitcoin Solaris Tech Outshines Traditional Mining

    • Base Layer delivers 3,000 TPS
    • Solaris Layer achieves 100,000 TPS with 2-second finality
    • Hybrid consensus combines decentralization with speed
    • Rust-based smart contracts support DeFi, gaming, enterprise
    • Cross-chain compatibility future-proofs adoption

    Mining rewards are simple to estimate through the calculator.

    Bitcoin Solaris simply offers the smarter, more scalable way forward.

    Final Verdict. Stop Mining. Start Owning

    Forget running up your electricity bill to chase old-school mining rewards. Bitcoin Solaris is offering $1 entries through its Genesis Event, slashing down from $13, with a $20 launch on the horizon. This is the moment crypto wealth gets simplified.

    For more information on Bitcoin Solaris:
    Website: https://www.bitcoinsolaris.com/
     Telegram: https://t.me/Bitcoinsolaris
    X: https://x.com/BitcoinSolaris

    Media Contact:
    Xander Levine
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  • MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION announces green cloud mining platform for mining BTC and maximizing yields

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Phoenix, Arizona, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethransaction launches new BTC mining contracts under green energy cloud mining initiative as Bitcoin soars to over $123,000 in July 2025, thanks to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (daily trading volume of $3.2 billion) and transparency in U.S. regulation through the CLARITY Act. ETHRANSACTION, a global leader in cloud mining, helps investors capture this rally with its sustainable AI-driven platform.

    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, UK, ETHRANSACTION serves more than 8.1 million users in more than 100 countries. It has more than 80 carbon-neutral mining facilities powered by renewable energy, providing an easy and convenient Bitcoin mining experience and transparent high-yield returns.

    When Bitcoin meets ETHRANSACTION’s innovation
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    ETHRANSACTION 2025 Contracts Ensure High Returns:

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    New User Bonus: $19 Signup Bonus, immediate mining, no initial investment required.

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    Get started in 3 simple steps:
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    Future Outlook
    As the Bitcoin bull run accelerates in 2025, ETHRANSACTION is ready to redefine sustainable cryptocurrency mining globally. The platform plans to expand its AI-driven carbon-neutral infrastructure to more than 100 facilities by Q4, which will bring higher returns to investors against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s expected surge to $200,000. Institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the 2024 halving cycle come together to create a historic opportunity – ETHRANSACTION’s green mining solution combines profit potential with earth responsibility.
    In short

    The future of wealth creation is here: decentralized, sustainable and within reach. ETHRANSACTION invites you to join the $6,403-a-day revolution – where cutting-edge technology meets environmentalism, and every mined Bitcoin will strengthen your portfolio and protect the planet. Act now, the new era of mining is coming.
    For more information or to start a mining contract, visit: https://ethransaction.vip or download the ETHRANSACTION mobile app (available for iOS and Android)

    Email: info@ethransaction.vip

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  • MIL-OSI: ETHRANSACTION announces green cloud mining platform for mining BTC and maximizing yields

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Phoenix, Arizona, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethransaction launches new BTC mining contracts under green energy cloud mining initiative as Bitcoin soars to over $123,000 in July 2025, thanks to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (daily trading volume of $3.2 billion) and transparency in U.S. regulation through the CLARITY Act. ETHRANSACTION, a global leader in cloud mining, helps investors capture this rally with its sustainable AI-driven platform.

    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, UK, ETHRANSACTION serves more than 8.1 million users in more than 100 countries. It has more than 80 carbon-neutral mining facilities powered by renewable energy, providing an easy and convenient Bitcoin mining experience and transparent high-yield returns.

    When Bitcoin meets ETHRANSACTION’s innovation
    Bitcoin’s scarcity drives its surge in 2025. ETHRANSACTION’s cloud mining service provides real-time profit tracking and multi-currency support (BTC, ETH, DOGE, etc.), no hardware costs, and provides daily returns through green energy and AI optimization.
    Flexible Mining Contracts
    ETHRANSACTION 2025 Contracts Ensure High Returns:

    For example, if a user invests $10,700 in a Bitcoin Miner S19 XP+ Hyd Hashrate Contract (with a term of 35 days), the expected total return can reach $17,103.95, including $6,403.95 in net profit.

    Why Choose ETHRANSACTION?

    Low Entry Barrier: Flexible plans from $19 to $570,000, with no hardware or electricity costs.

    New User Bonus: $19 Signup Bonus, immediate mining, no initial investment required.

    Multi-Currency Support: More than 8 major cryptocurrencies, including XRP, BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, DOGE, LTC, and BCH.
    Green Energy: Powered by 100% renewable energy, in line with global sustainable development goals.
    Transparency and Security: Blockchain smart contracts ensure transparent returns, with enterprise-grade wallet hosting and multi-layer encryption.

    Get started in 3 simple steps:
    Sign up – get $19 bonus (can be used for daily check-ins, earn ~$0.9 per day)
    Choose a plan – flexible contracts starting at $19
    Earn daily – enjoy $0.9 login bonus + mining profits

    Future Outlook
    As the Bitcoin bull run accelerates in 2025, ETHRANSACTION is ready to redefine sustainable cryptocurrency mining globally. The platform plans to expand its AI-driven carbon-neutral infrastructure to more than 100 facilities by Q4, which will bring higher returns to investors against the backdrop of Bitcoin’s expected surge to $200,000. Institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the 2024 halving cycle come together to create a historic opportunity – ETHRANSACTION’s green mining solution combines profit potential with earth responsibility.
    In short

    The future of wealth creation is here: decentralized, sustainable and within reach. ETHRANSACTION invites you to join the $6,403-a-day revolution – where cutting-edge technology meets environmentalism, and every mined Bitcoin will strengthen your portfolio and protect the planet. Act now, the new era of mining is coming.
    For more information or to start a mining contract, visit: https://ethransaction.vip or download the ETHRANSACTION mobile app (available for iOS and Android)

    Email: info@ethransaction.vip

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Anna Karenina” Opens International Film-Opera Exhibition in Beijing

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    BEIJING, July 21 (Xinhua) — A film based on the musical “Anna Karenina” was screened in Beijing on Sunday to open the 9th International Film and Opera Exhibition of the National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA) of China, the NCPA said in a statement on social media.

    The event will feature 16 films in various genres, including opera, play, dance drama and musical, presented by Chinese and overseas arts organizations.

    After the opening ceremony of the film exhibition, a film in the genre of a musical performance staged by the Moscow Operetta Theatre based on one of the greatest works of L.N. Tolstoy was shown on the big screen at the Beijing Performing Arts Center belonging to the NCIA. The leading roles were played by Ekaterina Guseva and Sergey Li.

    The film has received a warm response from Chinese viewers. “The stills from the film allow us to see more details. The strength and depth of Russian musicals are beautifully represented in this film,” one of them noted.

    “Even though I read the original novel, the musical movie really blew me away. The music is so infectious and the performances from the two leads are worthy of an acting textbook!” exclaimed another.

    “We aim to enable as many viewers as possible to experience the charm of performing arts, and to achieve mutual exchange and harmony between excellent Chinese traditional culture and world classical art,” said Ma Rongguo, deputy director of the National Center for Performing Arts.

    The film exhibition, co-organized by the NCIA and the China Film Group (CFGC), will run until November 30. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Israel Attacks Houthi Military Facilities in Yemen’s Hodeida Port – IDF

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

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

    JERUSALEM/SANA, July 21 (Xinhua) — Israel has attacked Houthi military targets in the port of Hodeida in northwestern Yemen, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday.

    The Israeli Air Force reportedly struck military targets, including engineering equipment, fuel containers and ships used in military operations against Israel, as well as ships in port waters.

    According to the IDF, the port of Hodeida was used to transport weapons provided by the Iranian government.

    Earlier in the day, the Houthi-controlled Al-Masirah TV channel reported that Israel had launched a series of airstrikes on the Yemeni port of Hodeida. –0–

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

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  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Verafin Announces Launch of its Agentic AI Workforce, Delivering a Step Change in AML Compliance Efficiency

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq Verafin today announced the launch of the Agentic AI Workforce, a suite of digital workers that will deliver a step change in the way banks conduct anti-money laundering (AML) compliance by automating low-value, high-volume compliance processes. Building on the successful adoption of its GenAI Entity Research Copilot, Nasdaq Verafin’s Agentic AI Workforce is made up of digital workers that can be deployed by banks to execute complex tasks, including decisioning, with minimal supervision.

    According to Nasdaq Verafin’s Global Financial Crime Report, a survey of more than 200 industry professionals found that 75% of respondents had increased their investment in headcount over the prior year to improve financial crime prevention efforts. However, despite increased investment in headcount, nearly half of respondents reported a lack of adequate resources and technology to fight financial crime. With the ability to independently analyze, document, and decision end-to-end processes, the digital workers enable banks to reallocate resources to more sophisticated investigations and outcomes-focused activities.

    “In today’s operating environment, banks are tasked with navigating a growing number of compliance challenges from evolving regulatory requirements to the shortcomings of legacy technology and impact of resource constraints on compliance teams,” said Rob Norris, SVP and Head of Product, Nasdaq Verafin. “Our Agentic AI Workforce will transform the way banks of all sizes approach AML compliance, delivering a step change in efficiency gains that allows compliance teams to shift efforts and focus on the important work of tackling serious financial crimes such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, and other facets of organized crime.”

    The first of the digital workers will focus on two of the most resource-intensive areas of compliance – Sanctions Screening and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews. Currently in beta, the first digital workers are expected to be available to Nasdaq Verafin clients later this year.

    The Digital Sanctions Analyst will aid Sanctions Screening by dispositioning, documenting, and actioning false positive alerts, while escalating true matches for further review by bank investigators. Sanctions compliance is a complex and costly problem for financial institutions, with compliance failures leading to civil penalties and reputational damage. Further, legacy approaches to Sanctions Screening can hamper compliance teams with an overwhelming number of false positive alerts. Initial results show that Nasdaq Verafin’s Digital Sanctions Analyst reduces a bank’s alert review workload by more than 80%.

    The Digital EDD Analyst will automate a bank’s periodic EDD review process, actioning low-risk cases that do not require further investigation, offering significant efficiency gains for banks. Meeting regulatory requirements for conducting EDD reviews of high-risk customers is a growing challenge for financial institutions, as reviews at most institutions rely on time-consuming manual processes. The Digital EDD Analyst will allow financial institutions to streamline their risk review process, delivering a step change in efficiency and significantly reducing operational expenses.

    The launch of the Agentic AI Workforce represents the latest evolution of Nasdaq Verafin’s industry-leading financial crime management solutions, following the successful rollout of the GenAI Entity Research copilot. Since releasing the Entity Research Copilot into Nasdaq Verafin’s case management module in the second quarter of 2025, clients have leveraged this feature in tens of thousands of cases to help streamline and expedite investigations and documentation. In all, more than 1,300 clients have benefited from Nasdaq Verafin’s integrated GenAI copilot capabilities across its platform since launch.

    “The financial services industry is grappling with mounting pressure to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining robust compliance operations amid increasingly sophisticated threats,” said Chuck Subrt, the Fraud & AML Practice Director at Datos Insights. “We are witnessing a transformative shift as institutions seek to automate resource-intensive workflows that traditionally consume the vast majority of analysts’ time on data collection and processing. Digital workforce solutions like Nasdaq Verafin’s Agentic AI Workforce flip the investigator time equation to enable human experts to focus on high-value decision-making and critical analysis.”

    Please visit https://verafin.com/artificial-intelligence to learn more about Nasdaq Verafin’s Agentic AI Workforce.

    About Nasdaq Verafin

    Nasdaq Verafin provides Financial Crime Management Technology solutions for Fraud Detection and Management, AML/CFT Compliance and Management, High-Risk Customer Management, Sanctions Screening and Management, and Information Sharing. More than 2,600 financial institutions, representing over $10T in collective assets, use Nasdaq Verafin to prevent fraud and strengthen AML/CFT efforts. Visit www.verafin.com to learn more.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP price rises, CJB Crypto one-day mining contract becomes more popular

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the rising prices of mainstream cryptocurrencies such as XRP, ETH and BTC, CJB Crypto has attracted more and more users. In order to meet the needs of users to obtain passive income from digital assets such as Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, etc., the platform innovatively launched the mobile-first “One-Day Mining Contract”. The service relies on cloud facilities deployed in global data centers for mining, and users can get returns within 24 hours.

    Founded in London in November 2016, CJB Crypto is a leading global registered cryptocurrency cloud mining service provider. The platform has invested in and built more than 100 large mining farms and data centers in Canada, Kazakhstan, the United States, Russia and other countries. Its business covers 175 countries and regions around the world, and has served more than 7.5 million users in total.

    Start your CJB Crypto mining journey

    Easy registration: New users can enjoy a $10 reward upon registration, and can also get $0.6 for daily check-in.

    Choose a contract: After successful registration, choose a suitable mining contract based on your investment goals and budget. The platform provides a variety of contract plans, which can be easily participated by both novice and experienced users.

    Referral Bonus (Affiliate Program):

    Recommend friends to join, and you have the opportunity to win up to $20,000 in extra income every month.

    After your friend successfully registers and completes the first mining contract, you can immediately receive a 3% reward of their contract amount (for example: if your friend buys a $10,000 contract, you get $300).

    Cumulatively invite a certain number of active users, and you will have the opportunity to receive a one-time fixed bonus of up to $50,000.

    Unlimited income potential! The invitation mechanism is transparent and traceable, truly realizing “zero investment, home income generation”.

    Rich contracts, adapt to diverse needs
    After selecting and activating the contract, the system will automatically handle the subsequent mining process. CJB Crypto uses advanced technology to ensure efficient mining and help you maximize your potential income.

    Example contract returns (average daily):

    $10 contract (period: 1 day): $0.60

    $100 contract (period: 2 days): $3.50

    $500 contract (period: 5 days): $6.25

    $1,000 contract (period: 10 days): $13.00

    $5,000 contract (period: 30 days): $75.00

    Click to explore more contract options.

    Flexible settlement, support for multiple cryptocurrencies
    Mining income is settled in USDT by default. But you can freely choose to exchange the income for mainstream digital assets such as XRP, Solana, ETH or BTC. Asset allocation, control at will.

    Reasons why CJB Crypto is popular
    Since its launch, the platform has gathered more than 7.5 million users worldwide, and its core advantages of “zero threshold, security, convenience and efficiency” have been widely recognized. A 70-year-old American user shared: “Through sign-in and invitation rewards, I can steadily increase my income by thousands of dollars every month. The platform’s smart mining really helps me achieve my passive income goal.” This is exactly the original intention of CJB Crypto to open smart mining services-to allow everyone to easily participate, share the growth dividends of digital assets, and experience the fun of multiple feedback.

    About CJB Crypto
    As the world’s leading compliant cloud mining platform, CJB Crypto is committed to serving mass investors, not just technical experts, with high-quality applications, green and environmentally friendly global cloud infrastructure and perfect support. The platform adheres to the principle of “user first, safety and efficiency, and controllable risks”, lowers the threshold for industry participation through technological innovation, and promotes the development of inclusive finance.

    For more details and how to participate: https://cjb.top/

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP price rises, CJB Crypto one-day mining contract becomes more popular

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, UK, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the rising prices of mainstream cryptocurrencies such as XRP, ETH and BTC, CJB Crypto has attracted more and more users. In order to meet the needs of users to obtain passive income from digital assets such as Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, etc., the platform innovatively launched the mobile-first “One-Day Mining Contract”. The service relies on cloud facilities deployed in global data centers for mining, and users can get returns within 24 hours.

    Founded in London in November 2016, CJB Crypto is a leading global registered cryptocurrency cloud mining service provider. The platform has invested in and built more than 100 large mining farms and data centers in Canada, Kazakhstan, the United States, Russia and other countries. Its business covers 175 countries and regions around the world, and has served more than 7.5 million users in total.

    Start your CJB Crypto mining journey

    Easy registration: New users can enjoy a $10 reward upon registration, and can also get $0.6 for daily check-in.

    Choose a contract: After successful registration, choose a suitable mining contract based on your investment goals and budget. The platform provides a variety of contract plans, which can be easily participated by both novice and experienced users.

    Referral Bonus (Affiliate Program):

    Recommend friends to join, and you have the opportunity to win up to $20,000 in extra income every month.

    After your friend successfully registers and completes the first mining contract, you can immediately receive a 3% reward of their contract amount (for example: if your friend buys a $10,000 contract, you get $300).

    Cumulatively invite a certain number of active users, and you will have the opportunity to receive a one-time fixed bonus of up to $50,000.

    Unlimited income potential! The invitation mechanism is transparent and traceable, truly realizing “zero investment, home income generation”.

    Rich contracts, adapt to diverse needs
    After selecting and activating the contract, the system will automatically handle the subsequent mining process. CJB Crypto uses advanced technology to ensure efficient mining and help you maximize your potential income.

    Example contract returns (average daily):

    $10 contract (period: 1 day): $0.60

    $100 contract (period: 2 days): $3.50

    $500 contract (period: 5 days): $6.25

    $1,000 contract (period: 10 days): $13.00

    $5,000 contract (period: 30 days): $75.00

    Click to explore more contract options.

    Flexible settlement, support for multiple cryptocurrencies
    Mining income is settled in USDT by default. But you can freely choose to exchange the income for mainstream digital assets such as XRP, Solana, ETH or BTC. Asset allocation, control at will.

    Reasons why CJB Crypto is popular
    Since its launch, the platform has gathered more than 7.5 million users worldwide, and its core advantages of “zero threshold, security, convenience and efficiency” have been widely recognized. A 70-year-old American user shared: “Through sign-in and invitation rewards, I can steadily increase my income by thousands of dollars every month. The platform’s smart mining really helps me achieve my passive income goal.” This is exactly the original intention of CJB Crypto to open smart mining services-to allow everyone to easily participate, share the growth dividends of digital assets, and experience the fun of multiple feedback.

    About CJB Crypto
    As the world’s leading compliant cloud mining platform, CJB Crypto is committed to serving mass investors, not just technical experts, with high-quality applications, green and environmentally friendly global cloud infrastructure and perfect support. The platform adheres to the principle of “user first, safety and efficiency, and controllable risks”, lowers the threshold for industry participation through technological innovation, and promotes the development of inclusive finance.

    For more details and how to participate: https://cjb.top/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Grand ambition calls on city’s musicians to revive Victorian golden oldies

    Source: City of Leeds

    They were the boisterous barroom ballads that once rattled the rafters of Victorian music halls across Leeds.

    Now librarians are calling on the city’s modern-day musicians and singers to help them bring an incredible collection of vintage sheet music to life for the first time in more than a century.

    The array of late 19th and early 20th century songs is part of a vast collection at Leeds Central Library, which includes a combination of well-known musical classics alongside forgotten songs penned by local composers.

    Usually having comic, satirical or political themes, the raucous melodies would have been a hit with the eager crowds who packed into music halls and theatres which were hugely popular at the turn of the 20th century.

    With a small selection of sheet music currently on display outside the building’s newly refurbished music library, the search is now on for pianists and vocalists to perform more pieces at a series of events planned to celebrate Heritage Open Days this September.

    The library is keen to hear from local pianists and singers who think they can take on the challenge of performing the historic hits, some of which have not been played in more than a hundred years.

    Tunes which make up the collection include famed classics such as Ride a Cock Horse, billed as a “drawing room comic song” performed by Harry Liston, and George Leybourne’s “great comic song” The Organ Man which he both wrote and performed.

    They are joined by titles including The Parson and the Clerk, sung by G H MacDermott and The Mouse-Trap Man, also by George Leybourne.

    Other highlights include Mr and Mrs Baggs, described as “a most thrilling narrative giving an account of the frightful apparition, the appearance of which so affected Mrs B’s nerves that she was laid up for seven weeks after.”

    The front cover shows the eponymous, pyjama clad Mr Baggs brandishing a blunderbuss at a terrified cat as his horrified wife looks on.

    Lee Noon, music librarian at Leeds Central Library, said: “Music hall tunes like these were once a hugely popular part of leisure and entertainment in cities like Leeds, and would have been enjoyed by people of all different classes and backgrounds- they were very much the pop songs of their day.

    “Many of these songs won’t have been performed or heard by an audience for more than a century now, and we’d love to give people in Leeds the chance to experience them again and for our local musicians to try and recapture a bit of what was really the golden age of music halls.

    “Each of these pieces of music represents a little bit of the city’s musical history and it would be a really special moment to help bring them back to life again.”

    The music hall songs are just one element of Leeds Central Library’s huge collection of sheet music. One of the biggest collections in the UK, the library loans pieces to orchestras and musical institutions across the country.

    As well as a piano available to use, the building’s newly refurbished music library also includes specially created walk-in recording studios and podcasting facilities.

    Councillor Mary Harland, Leeds City Council’s executive member for communities, customer service and community safety, said: “Our music library and its collection is an incredible resource for the city and a great example of the multi-faceted role which libraries have in our city and its communities.

    “Having such a historic and unique array of music housed in Leeds is a real privilege and it will be wonderful if we can involve local talent in performing some pieces to celebrate the city and its heritage.”

    Any pianists, singers and groups interested in performing some of the pieces this September can contact lee.noon@leeds.gov.uk using the subject line “Heritage Week Piano.”

    More information about Leeds Central Library including facilities and opening hours can be found at: Central Library | Leeds Library

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The plan for the Decade of Science and Technology is aimed at achieving technological leadership

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    A meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Decade of Science and Technology was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. Participants discussed the interim results of the Decade’s initiatives for 2025 and preparations for the V Congress of Young Scientists.

    “The Decade of Science and Technology, announced by President Vladimir Putin, is aimed at strengthening the role of science and technology in solving key development problems of the country. Its main goal is to achieve technological leadership of Russia. To achieve this, a special plan has been developed, which provides for the popularization of modern scientific knowledge and obtaining a real socio-economic effect. One of the main annual events – the Congress of Young Scientists – has been included in the national project “Youth and Children” since this year. The event will traditionally bring together representatives of the scientific community, business leaders, as well as representatives of state and public organizations from Russia and other countries,” said Deputy Prime Minister, Co-Chairman of the Coordination Committee for the Decade of Science and Technology Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    Last year, more than 7,000 people from 85 regions of Russia and abroad took part in the Congress of Young Scientists.

    The Decade’s initiatives strengthen the human resources potential of the scientific and technological sphere.

    “Holding the Decade of Science and Technology in Russia is, of course, a very important initiative of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. It is aimed at popularizing scientific achievements and creating conditions for doing science. I believe that the organizers and all participants of the Decade of Science and Technology are, on the whole, successfully coping with these tasks,” said Gennady Krasnikov, President of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

    Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov noted that the Decade of Science and Technology forms the correct perception of science and the profession of a scientist. According to surveys, the proportion of parents who welcome their children’s choice of a career in the scientific field is increasing, now there are more than 60%.

    “We also see a growing interest among young people in engineering specialties, which is associated with the extensive work within the Decade of Science and Technology. Compared to 2022, admission to engineering programs in 2024 increased by 7% – from 213 thousand to 228 thousand people,” the minister emphasized.

    Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky reported that scientific volunteering is developing, the study of the legacy of the Soviet scientific school continues, the network of scientific playgrounds for children is expanding – today there are 55 of them in 41 cities in Russia. In the “Science and Innovation” domain, 26 services are available for the research community. In Russia, 12 new routes for popular science tourism have been launched in the regions, and in general, there are 87 of them in the country.

    “Since the beginning of 2025, more than 3,000 events of the Decade of Science and Technology have been held, reaching more than 4 million people. This reflects the scale of the work done and sets a high bar for the second half of the year. The development of existing formats continues, new areas are emerging so that more and more young people see science as an opportunity for professional growth and participation in the future of the country,” he said.

    Sofia Malyavina, Director General, spoke about the work of the operator of the Decade of Science and Technology, ANO National Priorities: “Since the beginning of the Decade of Science and Technology in 2022, we have organized more than a hundred excursions and lectures “Science is Nearby”, created dozens of thematic TV projects and podcasts, and attracted over 100 thousand schoolchildren and students to participate in competitions. Since the beginning of 2025 alone, over 24 thousand publications about science have been published – on television, radio, in the press, and online. Interest in this topic is growing, and our task is to ensure that as many people as possible learn about scientific achievements and the specialists behind them.”

    The head of Rosmolodezh Grigory Gurov noted that the scientific volunteer community consists of more than 60 thousand people, and in 2025, more than 3 thousand volunteers joined it: “Rosmolodezh, together with the “Movement of the First”, is implementing the direction “Science and Technology. “DARE AND DISCOVER”, which helps popularize science among children and young people, including through the flagship project “First in Science”. This year, we plan to launch at least 600 “First” scientific clubs in 30 pilot regions. We support young people who strive to develop in science, we create conditions so that children and young people can implement their ideas and propose innovative projects within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”, launched on the initiative of the President of Russia.”

    Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President and Head of the Interdepartmental Working Group for the Preparation and Holding of the Congress of Young Scientists and Associated Events, spoke about the preparations for the anniversary V Congress of Young Scientists to be held on November 26–28, 2025.

    “Special attention in 2025 is being paid to expanding the international component of the Congress of Young Scientists – active work is underway to invite foreign scientists from friendly countries to participate in the congress. As part of the international promotion, the congress was presented at external communication platforms, including off-site events and presentation sessions of the SPIEF in Mexico, Turkey, India, and Arab countries. Also this year, the partner of the invitation campaign is Friends for Leadership – an association created following the XIX World Festival of Youth and Students, which operates in 130 countries. As a result of the work, to date, more than 1.6 thousand participants have submitted applications to participate in the congress,” said Anton Kobyakov.

    Among the innovations of the upcoming congress, the Presidential Advisor named the holding of the BRICS Social and Humanitarian Research Forum on the sidelines of the congress. In addition, exhibition clusters dedicated to industry, technological development, healthcare, ecology, and digitalization will be organized within the framework of the congress exhibition.

    The Director General of the State Corporation Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, spoke about the events of the V Congress of Young Scientists related to the topic of the atom and the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry.

    The Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug Dmitry Artyukhov paid attention to the regional experience of implementing the Decade’s initiatives.

    The director of the National Center “Russia” Natalia Virtuozova spoke about the activities of the National Center “Russia” to implement the tasks of the Decade. According to her, one of the strategic areas was the popularization of science fiction – through exhibition projects, international discussion platforms and educational programs. The flagship of this work was the international symposium “Creating the Future”.

    The head of the Educational Foundation “Talent and Success” Elena Shmeleva, the rector of the Lomonosov Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy, the rector of the Presidential Academy Alexey Komissarov put forward a number of proposals for holding projects and events within the framework of the Decade and the Congress of Young Scientists.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk

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

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    The Prime Minister inspected the Russian-Chinese Friendship House under construction and watched a presentation of key objects of the Blagoveshchensk master plan and the project for coastal protection and embankment reconstruction.

    Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk. With the Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

    July 21, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk. With the Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

    July 21, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk. With the Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

    July 21, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk. With the Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

    July 21, 2025

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    Mikhail Mishustin visited the city center “Tribuna Hall” in Blagoveshchensk. With the Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

    The key objects of the Blagoveshchensk master plan are located in the central part of the city on the Golden Mile section of the Amur embankment, which includes the House of Russian-Chinese Friendship, a cross-border cable car, an international congress and exhibition center, a premium hotel complex, the Fountain Alley, the Amur Dino Park and other objects.

    The entire territory of the Golden Mile is reclaimed and was formed as a result of the implementation of a large-scale project for coastal protection and improvement of the embankment of the city of Blagoveshchensk (implemented in the period from 2013 to 2024 on 10 sites, which are grouped into 3 key clusters – Golden Mile, Silver Mile and Cote d’Azur).

    The project was created using funds from a single subsidy, the regional budget and with the participation of partners (SBER). Within the framework of the project, the largest fountain complex in Eurasia was created, the House of Russian-Chinese Friendship with an observation deck, a dino park were built, and the central square of Blagoveshchensk was landscaped.

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    Mikhail Mishustin inspected the automobile checkpoint across the state border Kani-Kurgan

    Mikhail Mishustin inspected the new airport complex of the Blagoveshchensk International Airport (Ignatievo) named after N.N. Muravyov-Amursky

    The House of Russian-Chinese Friendship is a separate building with a complex architectural elliptical shape with variable number of storeys and a protruding cornice-spoiler. The area of the object is 6.3 thousand square meters, 2 floors, the roof of the building serves as an observation deck. Finishing works are currently underway at the object, completion is scheduled for September 2025.

    The cross-border cableway across the Amur River between the cities of Blagoveshchensk (Russia) and Heihe (China) is the world’s first cableway between two countries, Russia and China, and opens up great prospects for the development of international tourism and business. The cableway is being built under an intergovernmental agreement signed on September 3, 2015. The construction period is 2019–2025, with commissioning scheduled for May 2026. Technical readiness as of July 2025 is 80%.

    The length of the cable car is 976 meters, it consists of two independent lines with two cabins with a capacity of up to 110 people each, the throughput capacity is 6.8 thousand people per day in each direction, the throughput capacity of the checkpoint across the state border is up to 2.5 million people per year (in both directions).

    On the Russian side, a four-level passenger terminal with a total area of 26 thousand square meters is being built to accommodate the cable car terminal station, a platform and technological equipment, a checkpoint across the state border, a duty-free shop, restaurants, shopping and entertainment facilities. Commissioning is scheduled for May 2026.

    The construction of a multifunctional congress and exhibition center is included in the long-term plan for the comprehensive socio-economic development of Blagoveshchensk for the period up to 2030. The planned start date for construction is the first quarter of 2026, and the completion of work is 2028. International events will be held here (the Russian-Chinese Economic Forum “AmurExpo”, congresses, concerts, exhibitions), a center for Russian-Chinese business cooperation will be created, and a permanent export fair of Russian goods (from food to industrial equipment) for foreign guests will be organized.

    The construction of five-star hotels is planned on the territory adjacent to the cross-border cableway under construction, in the immediate vicinity of the planned international congress and exhibition center.

    The Alley of Fountains is the largest fountain complex in Eurasia, which has become the new calling card of the capital of the Amur Region. It is a pedestrian fountain with an area of 3 thousand square meters with a fogging system and 2114 jets. It was put into operation in May 2024.

    In the evening, the fountain jets “dance” to music, being painted in different colors thanks to the spotlights installed next to the nozzles. Spectators can see “swan wings”, “hearts”, and other water figures.

    The Amur Dinopark is an immersive area that will feature more than 20 exhibits, such as animatronic dinosaurs in jungle-like interiors. Finishing work is currently underway in the new building, with completion scheduled for May 2026.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Curiosity Blog, Sols 4602-4603: On Top of the Ridge

    Source: NASA

    Written by Alex Innanen, Atmospheric Scientist at York University
    Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    As we hoped, we successfully climbed the 11-meter ramp (about 36 feet) and have arrived at the top of the ridge and the start of the main boxwork region. This means we’re moving into the next phase of the boxwork campaign, which is all about assessing these features and how we can navigate our way through them, and learning everything we can about their composition.
    In support of that, we’re taking a good look around at the boxwork ridges with both ChemCam and Mastcam. Both instruments are taking mosaics of the more distant ridges to get a broader view of their features. A bit closer in, Mastcam has three more mosaics: two looking at different views of “El Corral” and “Chapare,” both of which we saw in Monday’s plan, and “Meson,” which is the ridge we’ll be heading for in today’s 15-meter drive (about 49 feet).
    It’s not all looking ahead, though. The workspace in front of us has a lot to offer as well. Mastcam will be turning its sights to some nearby linear features. Our workspace is also full of nodular bedrock, which is getting lots of up-close attention. ChemCam will be turning its LIBS laser on a target called “Altamora,” and MAHLI and APXS will be examining another target called “Nocarane.”
    With all the geological excitement, we can still manage to squeeze in some time to keep an eye on the environment. Though we don’t always mention them, REMS, RAD, and DAN are always there working steadily away to build up our understanding of Mars’ environment. We’ll also round out the plan with a suprahorizon cloud movie and a 360-degree dust-devil survey.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Jockey Club Yan Oi Tong Swimming Pool to be reopened

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

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         Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

         The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 21) that Jockey Club Yan Oi Tong Swimming Pool in Tuen Mun District, which was closed earlier due to urgent clearance work after the typhoon, will be reopened at 7pm today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Film Archive to present screening programme “Cantonese Opera Films: The Legend of Guan Gong” (with photos)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

         The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will present a programme entitled “Cantonese Opera Films: The Legend of Guan Gong” from August 30 to September 7. Five Cantonese opera films in the 1950s and 1960s starring virtuosos will be screened at the Cinema of HKFA to revisit the incomparable skills and talents of the masters. This screening programme is one of the programmes of the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) 2025.
     
         Guan Yu, a famous general of the Three Kingdoms period, was well known for his loyalty and righteousness. His legend has been frequently adapted in Chinese opera and theatre, to the extent that Peking and Cantonese opera traditions, among others, have Guan Gong (Lord Guan) as a genre of performance. The highlight of any notable interpretation of Lord Guan in the genre is how the performer brings out the stature and impressiveness of the character. The performer also needs to display mastery of both stage movements and vocal techniques, while complementing the majesty of luogu (gong-and-drum) music and showcasing the aesthetics of unadorned simplicity and elegance.
     
         Kwan Tak-hing, who was lauded as “Living Lord Guan” for his virtuoso skills, plays the role of Guan Yu in “Kwan-Ti, God of War” (1956) (2K Digitised Version) and “General Kwan Escorts His Sisters-in-Law on a Thousand Mile Journey” (1957) (2K Digitised Version). The former focuses on the tales between Guan and the legendary beauty Diao Chan, played by Tang Bik-wan, while the latter tells the story of the dangers and hardships that Guan encountered while escorting Liu Bei’s two wives on their journey. The films recorded Kwan’s impressive Cantonese opera performances in the role of Lord Guan, especially through his postures, movements and walking styles. The screening of “General Kwan Escorts His Sisters-in-Law on a Thousand Mile Journey” features a newly digitised version of the film from the HKFA’s collection, which should not be missed.
     
         The “General Kwan Guards the Huarong Path Lau Bei Crosses the River to Meet His Bride” (1957) tells the story of Sun Quan pretending to offer his sister’s hand in marriage to Liu Bei, played by Cheung Wood-yau, in an ultimately failed attempt to take back Jingzhou from Liu. Leng Wah Hang, a highly acclaimed wusheng actress of Cantonese opera, gives a definitive performance as Lord Guan in the film, especially in the scenes where she wields the Green Dragon Crescent Blade masterfully in a perfect display of techniques. The film will be screened with “Drowning Seven Armies” from “An Ideal Couple” (1960) (2K Digitised Version), starring another Cantonese opera virtuoso Sun Chu, who was also lauded as “Living Lord Guan”, in the role of Guan Yu. Following the Peking opera tradition, Sun Chu portrayed Lord Guan with a red face. The image of Lord Guan with a red face was so well received that it has since become the hallmark of the role in Cantonese opera.
     
         “Lui Bo” (1961) (2K Digitised Version) depicts the life of general Lü Bu, played by actress Yu So-chow, as described in the classical novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms”. In the film, the character of Guan Yu is played by the acclaimed Peking opera actor Yu Zhanyuan, father of Yu So-chow. The father-daughter duo appears onscreen together as enemies in a fight scene, which is a spectacular display of their skills and stage presence.
     
         Some of the screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks, hosted by Professor Yuen Siu-fai and Yuen Tsz-ying.
     
         Tickets priced at $60 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from July 25 (Friday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. A 20 per cent discount is available for every purchase of regular-priced tickets for two or more screenings of this programme. For programme details, please visit (www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2025/ccf-guan-gong/pe-event-2025-ccf-guan-gong.html) or call 2739 2139.
     
         The CCF, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the LCSD, aims to promote Chinese culture and enhance the public’s national identity and cultural confidence. For more information about programmes and activities of the CCF 2025, please visit www.ccf.gov.hk.

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