Category: GlobeNewswire

  • MIL-OSI: New heat illness course from Traliant helps employers protect employees and stay compliant as temperatures – and regulations – rise

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Traliant, a leader in online compliance training, today announced the launch of its new Heat Illness Prevention training, a targeted, regulation-compliant course designed to protect employees working in high-heat conditions both indoors and outdoors.

    Heat illness is a serious safety concern for employers, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting 55 work-related fatalities and 5,770 DART (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred) cases due to heat exposure in 2023. To better protect employees working in hot environments, heat illness prevention mandates are becoming increasingly common at the federal and state levels. In addition to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) actively developing a federal heat illness prevention standard, state-level regulations already in effect in California, Nevada and Oregon require annual training for employees exposed to high-heat conditions.

    “As temperatures rise, so does the risk to workers — and employers have both a legal and ethical obligation to act,” said Bailey Whitsitt, Compliance Counsel at Traliant. “Training equips employees and supervisors to recognize early symptoms of heat-related illness and respond quickly — saving lives, reducing risk and creating a safer work environment.”

    Created with oversight from legal and compliance experts, Traliant’s Heat Illness Prevention course provides employers with training that meets California, Nevada and Oregon state requirements, will also serving as a strong foundation for organizations across the US. The course covers what heat illness is, prevention strategies, emergency response, reporting protocols and supervisor responsibilities.

    Vital for workers across manufacturing, construction, food services, utilities, landscaping and more, the training:

    • Addresses indoor and outdoor heat risks with realistic scenarios — including factors like physical exertion, clothing and environmental conditions.
    • Educates workers and managers on how to spot early symptoms of heat stress and respond effectively — including first aid and emergency procedures.
    • Helps reduce avoidable disruptions such as heat-related absences, injuries and claims — enabling organizations to maintain productivity and control costs.
    • Demonstrates to regulators, insurers and employees that your organization is taking proactive and reasonable steps to prevent heat-related harm.

    To learn more about Traliant, visit: https://www.traliant.com/.

    About Traliant
    Traliant, a leader in compliance training, is on a mission to help make workplaces better, for everyone. Committed to a customer promise of “compliance you can trust, training you will love,” Traliant delivers continuously compliant online courses, backed by an unparalleled in-house legal team, with engaging, story-based training designed to create truly enjoyable learning experiences.
      
    Traliant supports over 14,000 organizations worldwide with a library of curated essential courses to broaden employee perspectives, achieve compliance and elevate workplace culture, including sexual harassment training, inclusion training, code of conduct training, and many more.
      
    Backed by PSG, a leading growth equity firm, Traliant holds a coveted position on Inc.’s 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America for four consecutive years, along with numerous awards for its products and workplace culture. For more information, visit http://www.traliant.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

    Contact
    Reagan Bennet
    traliant@v2comms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Usio to Host Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call to Discuss Results and Provide Company Update on August 6, 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN ANTONIO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq:USIO), a leading provider of integrated, cloud-based electronic payment and embedded financial solutions, today announced it will release second quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

    Usio’s management will host a conference call the same day, August 6, 2025, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to review financial results and provide a business update. Following management’s formal remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.

    To listen to the conference call, interested parties within the U.S. should call 1-888-999-6281. International callers should call 1-848-280-6550. All callers should ask for the Usio conference call. The conference call will also be available through a live webcast, which can be accessed via the company’s website at usio.com/events/.

    A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour after the end of the call through August 20, 2025. The replay can be accessed via the Company’s website or by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (U.S.), 1-855-669-9658 (Canada) or 1-412-317-0088 (all other international). The replay conference playback code is: 9584705.

    About Usio, Inc.
    Usio, Inc. (Nasdaq: USIO), a leading, cloud-based, integrated FinTech electronic payment solutions provider, offers a wide range of payment solutions to merchants, billers, banks, service bureaus, integrated software vendors and card issuers. The Company operates credit, debit/prepaid, and ACH payment processing platforms to deliver convenient, world-class payment solutions and services clients through its unique payment facilitation platform as a service. The company, through its Usio Output Solutions division, offers services relating to electronic bill presentment, document composition, document decomposition and printing and mailing services. The strength of the Company lies in its ability to provide tailored solutions for card issuance, payment acceptance, and bill payments as well as its unique technology in the card issuing sector. Usio is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and has offices in Austin, Texas.

    Websites: www.usio.com and www.akimbocard.com
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    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS DISCLAIMER

    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this release include forward-looking statements which are covered by safe harbors. Those statements include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding management’s intent, belief, and expectations, such as statements concerning our future and our operating and growth strategy. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “intend,” “look forward,” “anticipate,” “schedule,” and “expect” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business that could cause actual results to vary, including such risks related to an economic downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the realization of opportunities from the IMS acquisition, the management of the Company’s growth, the loss of key resellers, the relationships with the Automated Clearinghouse network, bank sponsors, third-party card processing providers and merchants, the security of our software, hardware and information, the volatility of the stock price, the need to obtain additional financing, risks associated with new tax legislation, and compliance with complex federal, state and local laws and regulations, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. One or more of these factors have affected, and in the future, could affect the Company’s businesses and financial results in the future and could cause actual results to differ materially from plans and projections. The Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements included in this release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the objectives and plans will be achieved. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on information presently available to management. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

    Contact
    Paul Manley
    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
    paul.manley@usio.com
    612-834-1804

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  • MIL-OSI: Global Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Market Size Estimated to Reach $4.33 Billion By 2034

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – The global blockchain Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is rapidly evolving due to the influence of its secure and decentralized technology and advanced data processing capabilities provided by AI with blockchain. A recent report from Precedence Research said: “The market has a considerable expansion rate due to rising demand for efficient data handling, data transparency, and security. Key applications for the market are supply-chain management, healthcare domain, BFSI, fraud detection methods, etc. Major tech companies are investing heavily in the development and research to enhance the functionalities of blockchain AI technology and integrate AI algorithms into the blockchain.” It projected: “The global blockchain AI market size was calculated at USD 550.70 million in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 4,338.66 million by 2034. The market is expanding at a solid CAGR of 22.93% over the forecast period 2024 to 2033. An increasing amount of data generation pervades almost every sector, which needs to be analyzed precisely with advanced technology like AI and blockchain to provide a secure ledger system. Based on a regional perspective, North America currently dominates the blockchain AI technology market, while Asia Pacific shows the highest growth rate owing to technological advancements and supportive regulatory backup. Despite the number of benefits, the blockchain AI market is challenged by some hurdles, like the need for a highly skilled workforce and limitations in scalability. However, as the technology grows and matures with time, these hurdles will be mitigated. Thus, the market presents a promising future and the potential to transform several industries.”   Active companies in the markets this week include: Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTC: ISTKF), Strategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY), MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT).

    Precedence Research continued: “The primary driver for the blockchain AI market is the highly secure and immutable ledger system offered by blockchain, which further provides decentralization data that aids in reliable transactions and reduces data privacy concerns. Blockchain AI systems can be deployable in major industries like automation, healthcare, electronics and services, banking, fiancé, etc., due to their data integrity to avoid financial loss and, thereby, the reputation of firms or institutes. When AI is combined with blockchain, which excels at analyzing and processing vast amount of data, it holds potential to create more efficient and secure system is substantial. Moreover, the integration of blockchain and AI can enhance the functionalities of smart contracts and decentralized applications to foster innovations and new business models, which again propels the blockchain AI market. Furthermore, AI can enhance security measures by detecting and mitigating fraudulent activities on blockchain networks, thus building greater trust among users. By combining AI’s data processing capabilities with blockchain’s transparency and security, this integration can drive the next wave of innovation in financial services, making them more accessible, efficient, and secure.”

    Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTC: ISTKF) Appoints Mario Casiraghi, Leading AI Digital Asset Ecosystem CFO at SingularityNET Foundation and CEO of Established $90M USD AUM Digital Asset Firm Singularity Venture Hub, to Advisory Board to Bridge Traditional Finance and Digital Asset Markets Intellistake Technologies Corp. (FSE: 3KZ) (“GFCO” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mario Casiraghi to its Advisory Board. A globally recognized financial strategist with over a decade of experience bridging traditional capital markets and decentralized technology. Casiraghi will provide strategic guidance to support the Company’s operations as a technology company focused on decentralized artificial intelligence (“AI”) and digital currencies.

    Casiraghi brings exceptional expertise from both traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. As a former investment banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and ING Bank, he executed over $80 billion in structured transactions across Europe and the United States, including the landmark $46 billion AB InBev acquisition financing—the second-largest corporate debt offering in U.S. history. His traditional finance background includes 15+ major debt capital markets transactions and liability management exercises for Fortune 500 companies.

    Recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology, Casiraghi transitioned from traditional investment banking to become a pioneer in digital asset infrastructure. In 2020, he became Group CFO of SingularityNET Foundation and co-founded SingularityDAO Labs, where he led a $6 million USD Series A funding round and scaled the decentralized finance protocol to manage up to $200 million USD in total value locked.

    In his role as Group CFO, Casiraghi has scaled a multi-token digital ecosystem from $40 million USD to over $5 billion USD market cap, positioning him as one of the leading financial architects in decentralized AI infrastructure. He led the structuring of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI)—a $6 billion USD token-based merger between three of the world’s largest decentralized AI networks, representing one of the most significant consolidations in blockchain and artificial intelligence history. As part of this ecosystem expansion, he participated in the $100 million USD acquisition of Cudos, the largest decentralized compute network in Web 3.0 by available computing power.

    “Mario’s unique combination of traditional finance background and deep understanding of digital asset ecosystems makes him a great addition to our Advisory Board,” said Jason Dussault, CEO of Intellistake Technologies Corp. “His experience executing billion-dollar transactions in both traditional and digital markets provides invaluable perspective as we build infrastructure bridging AI and blockchain technology.”

    Casiraghi is also Founder and CEO of Singularity Venture Hub, a venture and treasury advisory firm managing over $90 million USD in assets. The firm provides capital allocation strategy, risk governance, and regulatory structuring to fast-scaling AI and blockchain companies.

    “Mario’s expertise will strengthen Intellistake’s role of providing traditional investors with regulated access to the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology through familiar stock exchange mechanisms,” added Mr. Dussault.

    “Joining the advisory board at Intellistake is a natural progression in what has already been a strong and growing relationship” said Mario Casiraghi, CEO of Singularity Venture Hub. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with their team and have been consistently impressed by their vision and execution. This next step allows us to converge even more deeply on the innovative work Intellistake is doing in decentralized finance and AI—two sectors I believe are shaping the future.” CONTINUED Read this full press release and more news for Intellistake Technologies at:   https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-istk/

    Other recent developments in the blockchain/digital currency industry of note include:

    Strategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin and the world’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, recently announced the general availability of Strategy Mosaic™, a groundbreaking AI-powered Universal Intelligence Layer designed to enable AI applications. As organizations modernize their data infrastructures, they often encounter challenges with siloed systems that lead to inconsistent metrics and governance gaps. This lack of clean, connected, and organized data is one of the greatest barriers to AI adoption. Strategy Mosaic addresses this issue by connecting disparate data sources across the enterprise, providing consistent and secure access to information that empowers both business users and AI applications.

    Sitting atop any database or data warehouse, Strategy Mosaic allows organizations to access diverse data sources. This unified layer supports AI, applications, and analytics use cases, enabling rapid development of data products without the need for custom data warehouses. Unlike traditional data catalogs and virtual data warehouses, Mosaic uses business definitions and user-friendly objects to represent data.

    Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) (TSX: GLXY) recently announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results before the opening of Nasdaq and the Toronto Stock Exchange on Tuesday August 5th, 2025. Michael Novogratz, CEO and Founder of Galaxy, and members of management will host a conference call to provide an update to investors and analysts on the Company’s activities and results on the same day at 8:30 AM Eastern Time.

    A live webcast will be available at https://investor.galaxy.com/. The conference call can also be accessed by investors and analysts in the United States or Canada by dialing 1-844-746-0741, or +1-412-317-5107(outside the U.S. and Canada) using the Conference ID: 2449863. A replay of the webcast will be available and can be accessed in the same manner as the live webcast on the Company’s Investor Relations website.

    MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a vertically integrated digital energy and infrastructure company that leverages high-intensity compute, such as bitcoin (“bitcoin” or “BTC”) mining, to monetize excess energy and optimize power management, recently published unaudited bitcoin production updates for April 2025.

    “In April, our production saw a 15% month-over-month decrease in blocks won, as global hashrate had its second largest monthly gain on record and mining difficulty grew 8% from March,” said Fred Thiel, MARA’s chairman and CEO. “Despite these headwinds, our energized hashrate grew 5.5% over the prior month. We completed a 50-megawatt (“MW”) expansion at our fully owned data center in Ohio, bringing total operational capacity to 100 MW, with the site designed to scale up to 200 MW. Additionally, we installed over 12,000 S21 Pro miners at the location.

    “Last month, we fully energized our 25 MW gas-to-power operations across wellheads in North Dakota and Texas. These sites currently provide us with our lowest cost per BTC mined while monetizing excess gas and mitigating methane emissions for the producers.

    Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) recently announced the hiring of Jonathan Gibbs as Chief Data Center Officer (“CDCO”) to lead the development of Riot’s data center platform. In this role, Jonathan will lead the strategic development and operations of this new platform, which will focus on building and operating state-of-the-art data centers specifically tailored to serve hyperscale and enterprise tenants.

    The creation of this new data center platform furthers Riot’s strategy to maximize the value of its assets by expanding into the development of non-bitcoin-related data centers, which diversifies the Company’s revenues, enhances Riot’s ability to generate long-term cash returns for investors and strengthens its capabilities to contract with the world’s leading technology companies. This additional platform will build on the success of Riot’s vertically-integrated strategy of utilizing bitcoin mining at scale to create significant value across its land and power portfolio and positions the Company to capitalize on the upsurge in demand for digital infrastructure driven by the growing need for cloud computing, AI and other compute-intensive applications.

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  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Secures USD $100 Million Financing Facility to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Key Highlights

    • Strategic Capitalization: Matador has executed a Purchase Agreement for a USD $100 million secured convertible note facility (the “Facility”) with ATW Partners, featuring an initial USD $10.5 million tranche.
    • Exclusive Use of Proceeds: Proceeds are earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin as part of Matador’s treasury allocation strategy, with the intention of increasing long-term Bitcoin-per-share (BPS).
    • Institutional Partnership: ATW Partners—an institutional investor known for structuring growth-stage financings—brings both capital and strategic depth to Matador’s Bitcoin ecosystem vision.

      Flexible, Equity-Aligned Structure: The secured convertible notes provide minimally dilutive, price-adaptive funding that converts at market-aligned prices.

    • Accelerates Treasury Plan: Supports Matador’s roadmap to acquire up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026 and 6,000 BTC on or before 2027, targeting a top 20 global corporate holder position.

    TORONTO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) (“Matador” or the “Company”), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, announces that it has entered into an arm’s-length agreement for a secured convertible note facility (the “Facility”) with ATW Partners (the “Investor”), signed on July 22, 2025 (the “Purchase Agreement“), pursuant to which the Company may issue convertible notes (“Notes“) in the aggregate principal amount of up to USD $100 million.

    The Facility provides a structured funding mechanism designed to support the Company’s stated objective of increasing its Bitcoin holdings. USD $10.5 million will be funded at the Initial Closing, while USD $89.5 million of additional capacity remains available subject to customary conditions, including execution of a registration-rights agreement and receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The Facility marks a significant financing step in the execution of the Company’s treasury strategy. The Facility will be used exclusively to purchase Bitcoin for Matador’s balance sheet, reinforcing its strategy to become a top 20 corporate holder globally.

    Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Technologies, commented:

    “This financing represents meaningful progress toward our long-term Bitcoin accumulation goals. It provides the Company with capital to increase our Bitcoin holdings in a way that minimizes immediate dilution and aligns with our broader capital strategy.”

    Mark Moss, Chief Visionary Officer of Matador Technologies, added:

    “Bitcoin remains central to our business model and balance sheet approach. This structure supports our objective of growing Bitcoin per share and reflects continued institutional interest in our strategy.”

    This funding supports Matador’s long-term BTC strategy, including:

    • Acquiring up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026
    • Reaching 6,000 BTC on or before 2027
    • Long-term objective to hold 1% of Bitcoin’s supply and be a top 20 corporate holder globally

    The Notes will carry an interest rate of 8% per annum and the maturity date of the Notes will be approximately two years from the applicable closing date. The Notes will be senior secured, with the Initial Closing backed by 1.5x Bitcoin collateral, and future tranches secured by 1.0x Bitcoin collateral. The Notes will be convertible at the closing price immediately prior to the related news release. As it relates to the Initial Closing, the conversion price will be CAD$0.72.

    The Notes, and the common shares issuable upon conversion, will be issued outside of Canada pursuant to Ontario Securities Commission Rule 72-503 – Distributions Outside Canada, and accordingly will not be subject to any statutory hold period under Canadian securities laws. A copy of the Purchase Agreement is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as placement agent for the transaction. For the Initial Closing, the placement agent will receive a placement fee of 5% in cash on the net proceeds received by the Company, a capital markets advisory fee of 2.5% in cash on the net proceeds, and 5% fee in warrants. For any subsequent closings, the placement agent will receive a 5% cash placement fee on the net proceeds received by the Company.

    For additional information, please contact:

    Media Contact:
    Sunny Ray
    President
    Email: sunny@matador.network
    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.
    Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company focused on holding Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and building products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Matador’s strategy combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, with a focus on driving long-term shareholder value while maintaining capital efficiency.

    Matador has recently proposed to expand its global footprint by entering into an agreement to invest in HODL Systems, one of India’s first digital asset treasury companies, securing up to a 24% ownership stake. This investment strengthens Matador’s position as a leading Bitcoin treasury company and underscores its commitment to the worldwide adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

    With a Bitcoin-first strategy, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is shaping the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Visit us online at https://www.matador.network/.

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    NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (i) statements regarding the structure, terms, and anticipated benefits of the Facility; (ii) expectations relating to the timing and completion of the initial USD$10.5 million tranche and subsequent drawdowns, upon terms as presently proposed or at all; (iii) the use of proceeds from the Facility for purchasing Bitcoin; (iv) the Company’s ability to meet its Bitcoin accumulation targets, including 1,000 BTC on or before 2026, 6,000 BTC on or before 2027, and a long-term goal of holding 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply; and (v) the Company’s strategy to grow Bitcoin-per-share (BPS) and become a top 20 global corporate BTC holder.

    Forward-looking information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions at the time such statements are made, including assumptions regarding market conditions, the price and availability of Bitcoin, regulatory and stock exchange approvals, and the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plans and secure additional capital on acceptable terms.

    Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including: fluctuations in Bitcoin price and trading volume; availability and terms of financing; satisfaction of conditions related to future drawdowns under the Facility; the impact of potential penalties and payments under the Facility on the liquidity and future prospects of the Company; potential risks associated with the Company committing an event of default under the Facility and the potential implications thereof; regulatory risk; changes in the Company’s business model or execution plans; and the potential that the Company will not receive applicable regulatory approval of the Facility or any individual drawdown thereunder.. There can be no assurance that the Company will meet its BTC accumulation targets, receive any applicable regulatory approvals, complete any tranches of the Facility, or achieve its broader strategic objectives within the projected timelines or at all.

    Forward-looking statements are provided to offer information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Secures USD $100 Million Financing Facility to Accelerate Bitcoin Treasury Growth

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Key Highlights

    • Strategic Capitalization: Matador has executed a Purchase Agreement for a USD $100 million secured convertible note facility (the “Facility”) with ATW Partners, featuring an initial USD $10.5 million tranche.
    • Exclusive Use of Proceeds: Proceeds are earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin as part of Matador’s treasury allocation strategy, with the intention of increasing long-term Bitcoin-per-share (BPS).
    • Institutional Partnership: ATW Partners—an institutional investor known for structuring growth-stage financings—brings both capital and strategic depth to Matador’s Bitcoin ecosystem vision.

      Flexible, Equity-Aligned Structure: The secured convertible notes provide minimally dilutive, price-adaptive funding that converts at market-aligned prices.

    • Accelerates Treasury Plan: Supports Matador’s roadmap to acquire up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026 and 6,000 BTC on or before 2027, targeting a top 20 global corporate holder position.

    TORONTO, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) (“Matador” or the “Company”), the Bitcoin Ecosystem Company, announces that it has entered into an arm’s-length agreement for a secured convertible note facility (the “Facility”) with ATW Partners (the “Investor”), signed on July 22, 2025 (the “Purchase Agreement“), pursuant to which the Company may issue convertible notes (“Notes“) in the aggregate principal amount of up to USD $100 million.

    The Facility provides a structured funding mechanism designed to support the Company’s stated objective of increasing its Bitcoin holdings. USD $10.5 million will be funded at the Initial Closing, while USD $89.5 million of additional capacity remains available subject to customary conditions, including execution of a registration-rights agreement and receipt of all required regulatory approvals. The Facility marks a significant financing step in the execution of the Company’s treasury strategy. The Facility will be used exclusively to purchase Bitcoin for Matador’s balance sheet, reinforcing its strategy to become a top 20 corporate holder globally.

    Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Technologies, commented:

    “This financing represents meaningful progress toward our long-term Bitcoin accumulation goals. It provides the Company with capital to increase our Bitcoin holdings in a way that minimizes immediate dilution and aligns with our broader capital strategy.”

    Mark Moss, Chief Visionary Officer of Matador Technologies, added:

    “Bitcoin remains central to our business model and balance sheet approach. This structure supports our objective of growing Bitcoin per share and reflects continued institutional interest in our strategy.”

    This funding supports Matador’s long-term BTC strategy, including:

    • Acquiring up to 1,000 BTC on or before 2026
    • Reaching 6,000 BTC on or before 2027
    • Long-term objective to hold 1% of Bitcoin’s supply and be a top 20 corporate holder globally

    The Notes will carry an interest rate of 8% per annum and the maturity date of the Notes will be approximately two years from the applicable closing date. The Notes will be senior secured, with the Initial Closing backed by 1.5x Bitcoin collateral, and future tranches secured by 1.0x Bitcoin collateral. The Notes will be convertible at the closing price immediately prior to the related news release. As it relates to the Initial Closing, the conversion price will be CAD$0.72.

    The Notes, and the common shares issuable upon conversion, will be issued outside of Canada pursuant to Ontario Securities Commission Rule 72-503 – Distributions Outside Canada, and accordingly will not be subject to any statutory hold period under Canadian securities laws. A copy of the Purchase Agreement is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

    Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as placement agent for the transaction. For the Initial Closing, the placement agent will receive a placement fee of 5% in cash on the net proceeds received by the Company, a capital markets advisory fee of 2.5% in cash on the net proceeds, and 5% fee in warrants. For any subsequent closings, the placement agent will receive a 5% cash placement fee on the net proceeds received by the Company.

    For additional information, please contact:

    Media Contact:
    Sunny Ray
    President
    Email: sunny@matador.network
    Phone: 647-496-6282

    About Matador Technologies Inc.
    Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MATA, OTCQB:MATAF, FSE:IU3) is a publicly traded Bitcoin ecosystem company focused on holding Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset and building products to enhance the Bitcoin network. Matador’s strategy combines strategic Bitcoin accumulation, Bitcoin-native product development, and participation in digital asset infrastructure, with a focus on driving long-term shareholder value while maintaining capital efficiency.

    Matador has recently proposed to expand its global footprint by entering into an agreement to invest in HODL Systems, one of India’s first digital asset treasury companies, securing up to a 24% ownership stake. This investment strengthens Matador’s position as a leading Bitcoin treasury company and underscores its commitment to the worldwide adoption of Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

    With a Bitcoin-first strategy, and a clear focus on innovation, Matador is shaping the future of financial infrastructure on Bitcoin.

    Visit us online at https://www.matador.network/.

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.

    This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (i) statements regarding the structure, terms, and anticipated benefits of the Facility; (ii) expectations relating to the timing and completion of the initial USD$10.5 million tranche and subsequent drawdowns, upon terms as presently proposed or at all; (iii) the use of proceeds from the Facility for purchasing Bitcoin; (iv) the Company’s ability to meet its Bitcoin accumulation targets, including 1,000 BTC on or before 2026, 6,000 BTC on or before 2027, and a long-term goal of holding 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply; and (v) the Company’s strategy to grow Bitcoin-per-share (BPS) and become a top 20 global corporate BTC holder.

    Forward-looking information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions at the time such statements are made, including assumptions regarding market conditions, the price and availability of Bitcoin, regulatory and stock exchange approvals, and the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plans and secure additional capital on acceptable terms.

    Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including: fluctuations in Bitcoin price and trading volume; availability and terms of financing; satisfaction of conditions related to future drawdowns under the Facility; the impact of potential penalties and payments under the Facility on the liquidity and future prospects of the Company; potential risks associated with the Company committing an event of default under the Facility and the potential implications thereof; regulatory risk; changes in the Company’s business model or execution plans; and the potential that the Company will not receive applicable regulatory approval of the Facility or any individual drawdown thereunder.. There can be no assurance that the Company will meet its BTC accumulation targets, receive any applicable regulatory approvals, complete any tranches of the Facility, or achieve its broader strategic objectives within the projected timelines or at all.

    Forward-looking statements are provided to offer information about management’s current expectations and plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

    The MIL Network

  • MIL-OSI: YieldMax® ETFs Announces Distributions on HOOY, CONY, ULTY, AMDY, YMAG, and Others

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CHICAGO and MILWAUKEE and NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YieldMax® today announced distributions for the YieldMax® Weekly Payers and Group C ETFs listed in the table below.

    ETF
    Ticker
    1
    ETF Name Distribution
    Frequency
    Distribution
    per Share
    Distribution
    Rate
    2,4
    30-Day
    SEC Yield3
    ROC5 Ex-Date &
    Record
    Date
    Payment
    Date
    CHPY YieldMax® Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.3723 35.54% 0.04% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    GPTY YieldMax® AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.3219 35.36% 0.00% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    LFGY YieldMax® Crypto Industry & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF Weekly $0.4876 62.94% 0.00% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    QDTY YieldMax® Nasdaq 100 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.1944 22.64% 0.00% 86.12% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    RDTY YieldMax® R2000 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.3901 44.01% 1.65% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    SDTY YieldMax® S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call ETF Weekly $0.1607 18.44% 0.07% 42.60% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    ULTY YieldMax® Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF Weekly $0.1029 85.29% 0.00% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    YMAG YieldMax® Magnificent 7 Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.2033 68.60% 63.17% 42.42% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    YMAX YieldMax® Universe Fund of Option Income ETFs Weekly $0.1838 68.48% 82.40% 6.23% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    ABNY YieldMax® ABNB Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.3748 40.32% 2.85% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    AMDY YieldMax® AMD Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.5656 85.13% 2.82% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    CONY YieldMax® COIN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.7951 103.37% 2.93% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    CVNY YieldMax® CVNA Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $2.0473 61.43% 2.71% 97.34% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    DRAY* YieldMax® DKNG Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
     
    FIAT YieldMax® Short COIN Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.1381 60.28% 4.73% 93.10% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    HOOY YieldMax® HOOD Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $6.8981 121.23% 1.43% 100.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    MSFO YieldMax® MSFT Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.4139 29.80% 2.97% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    NFLY YieldMax® NFLX Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.4350 32.40% 2.80% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    PYPY YieldMax® PYPL Option Income Strategy ETF Every 4
    weeks
    $0.2731 27.61% 3.48% 0.00% 7/24/25 7/25/25
    Weekly Payers & Group D ETFs scheduled for next week: CHPY GPTY LFGY QDTY RDTY SDTY ULTY YMAG YMAX AIYY AMZY APLY DISO MSTY SMCY WNTR XYZY YQQQ


    Standardized Performance and Fund details can be obtained by clicking the ETF Ticker in the table above or by visiting us at
    www.yieldmaxetfs.com

    Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted above. Performance current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling (866) 864 3968.

    Note: DIPS, FIAT, CRSH, YQQQ and WNTR are hereinafter referred to as the “Short ETFs.”

    Distributions are not guaranteed. The Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield are not indicative of future distributions, if any, on the ETFs. In particular, future distributions on any ETF may differ significantly from its Distribution Rate or 30-Day SEC Yield. You are not guaranteed a distribution under the ETFs. Distributions for the ETFs (if any) are variable and may vary significantly from period to period and may be zero. Accordingly, the Distribution Rate and 30-Day SEC Yield will change over time, and such change may be significant.

    Investors in the Funds will not have rights to receive dividends or other distributions with respect to the underlying reference asset(s).

    *The inception date for DRAY is July 14, 2025

    1All YieldMax® ETFs shown in the table above (except YMAX, YMAG, FEAT, FIVY and ULTY) have a gross expense ratio of 0.99%. YMAX, FEAT have a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.99% for a gross expense ratio of 1.28%. YMAG has a management fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.83% for a gross expense ratio of 1.12%. FIVY has a Management Fee of 0.29% and Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses of 0.59% for a gross expense ratio of 0.88%. “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other investment companies, namely other YieldMax® ETFs. ULTY has a gross expense ratio of 1.40%, and a net expense ratio after the fee waiver of 1.30%. The Advisor has agreed to a fee waiver of 0.10% through at least February 28, 2026.

    2The Distribution Rate shown is as of close on July 22, 2025. The Distribution Rate is the annual distribution rate an investor would receive if the most recent distribution, which includes option income, remained the same going forward. The Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing an ETF’s Distribution per Share and dividing such annualized amount by the ETF’s most recent NAV. The Distribution Rate represents a single distribution from the ETF and does not represent its total return. Distributions may also include a combination of ordinary dividends, capital gain, and return of investor capital, which may decrease an ETF’s NAV and trading price over time. As a result, an investor may suffer significant losses to their investment. These Distribution Rates may be caused by unusually favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable. Such conditions may not continue to exist and there should be no expectation that this performance may be repeated in the future.

    3 The 30-Day SEC Yield represents net investment income, which excludes option income, earned by such ETF over the 30-Day period ended June 30, 2025, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on such ETF’s share price at the end of the 30-Day period.

    4 Each ETF’s strategy (except those of the Short ETFs) will cap potential gains if its reference asset’s shares increase in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset’s shares decrease in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF. Each Short ETF’s strategy will cap potential gains if its reference asset decreases in value, yet subjects an investor to all potential losses if the reference asset increases in value. Such potential losses may not be offset by income received by the ETF.

    5ROC refers to Return of Capital. The ROC percentage indicates how much the distribution reflects an investor’s initial investment. The figures shown for each Fund in the table above are estimates and may later be determined to be taxable net investment income, short-term gains, long-term gains (to the extent permitted by law), or return of capital. Actual amounts and sources for tax reporting will depend upon the Fund’s investment activities during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. Your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year to tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

    Each Fund has a limited operating history and while each Fund’s objective is to provide current income, there is no guarantee the Fund will make a distribution. Distributions are likely to vary greatly in amount.

    Important Information

    This material must be preceded or accompanied by the prospectus. For all prospectuses, click here.

    Tidal Financial Group is the adviser for all YieldMax® ETFs.

    THE FUND, TRUST, AND ADVISER ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY UNDERLYING REFERENCE ASSET.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable to all YieldMax ETFs referenced above, except the Short ETFs)

    YMAX, YMAG, FEAT and FIVY generally invest in other YieldMax® ETFs. As such, these Funds are subject to the risks listed in this section, which apply to all the YieldMax® ETFs they may hold from time to time.

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Referenced Index Risk. The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Index (or the Index ETFs). This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of companies that comprised the Index or an ETF that tracks the Index, even though it does not.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way. Investors in the Fund will not have the right to receive dividends or other distributions or any other rights with respect to the companies that comprise the Index but will be subject to declines in the performance of the Index.

    Russell 2000 Index Risks. The Index, which consists of small-cap U.S. companies, is particularly susceptible to economic changes, as these firms often have less financial resilience than larger companies. Market volatility can disproportionately affect these smaller businesses, leading to significant price swings. Additionally, these companies are often more exposed to specific industry risks and have less diverse revenue streams. They can also be more vulnerable to changes in domestic regulatory or policy environments.

    Call Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s call writing strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in the positive price returns of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold call options and over longer periods.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying instrument, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings. A high portfolio turnover rate increases transaction costs, which may increase the Fund’s expenses.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of call option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in increases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Call Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, which focuses on an individual security (ARKK, TSLA, AAPL, NVDA, AMZN, META, GOOGL, NFLX, COIN, MSFT, DIS, XOM, JPM, AMD, PYPL, SQ, MRNA, AI, MSTR, Bitcoin ETP, GDX®, SNOW, ABNB, BABA, TSM, SMCI, PLTR, MARA, CVNA, HOOD, BRK.B, DKNG), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole.

    Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Indirect Investment Risk. The Index is not affiliated with the Trust, the Fund, the Adviser, or their respective affiliates and is not involved with this offering in any way.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GPTY)

    Artificial Intelligence Risk. Issuers engaged in artificial intelligence typically have high research and capital expenditures and, as a result, their profitability can vary widely, if they are profitable at all. The space in which they are engaged is highly competitive and issuers’ products and services may become obsolete very quickly. These companies are heavily dependent on intellectual property rights and may be adversely affected by loss or impairment of those rights. The issuers are also subject to legal, regulatory, and political changes that may have a large impact on their profitability. A failure in an issuer’s product or even questions about the safety of the product could be devastating to the issuer, especially if it is the marquee product of the issuer. It can be difficult to accurately capture what qualifies as an artificial intelligence company.

    Technology Sector Risk. The Fund will invest substantially in companies in the information technology sector, and therefore the performance of the Fund could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. Market or economic factors impacting technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technological advances could have a significant effect on the value of the Fund’s investments. The value of stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology is particularly vulnerable to rapid changes in technology product cycles, rapid product obsolescence, government regulation and competition, both domestically and internationally, including competition from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Stocks of information technology companies and companies that rely heavily on technology, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market. Information technology companies are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights, the loss or impairment of which may adversely affect profitability.

    Risk Disclosure (applicable only to MARO)

    Digital Assets Risk: The Fund does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. The Fund does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than the Fund. Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to BABO and TSMY)

    Currency Risk: Indirect exposure to foreign currencies subjects the Fund to the risk that currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates and the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the U.S. or abroad.

    Depositary Receipts Risk: The securities underlying BABO and TSMY are American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). Investment in ADRs may be less liquid than the underlying shares in their primary trading market.

    Foreign Market and Trading Risk: The trading markets for many foreign securities are not as active as U.S. markets and may have less governmental regulation and oversight.

    Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in securities of U.S. issuers, such as risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations or to political or economic instability, as well as varying regulatory requirements applicable to investments in non-U.S. issuers. There may be less information publicly available about a non-U.S. issuer than a U.S. issuer. Non-U.S. issuers may also be subject to different regulatory, accounting, auditing, financial reporting, and investor protection standards than U.S. issuers.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to GDXY)

    Risk of Investing in Foreign Securities. The Fund is exposed indirectly to the securities of foreign issuers selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities.

    Risk of Investing in Gold and Silver Mining Companies. The Fund is exposed indirectly to gold and silver mining companies selected by GDX®’s investment adviser, which subjects the Fund to the risks associated with such companies.

    The Fund invests in options contracts based on the value of the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX®), which subjects the Fund to some of the same risks as if it owned GDX®, as well as the risks associated with Canadian, Australian and Emerging Market Issuers, and Small-and Medium-Capitalization companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YBIT)

    YBIT does not invest directly in Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest directly in derivatives that track the performance of Bitcoin or any other digital assets. YBIT does not invest in or seek direct exposure to the current “spot” or cash price of Bitcoin. Investors seeking direct exposure to the price of Bitcoin should consider an investment other than YBIT.

    Bitcoin Investment Risk: The Fund’s indirect investment in Bitcoin, through holdings in one or more Underlying ETPs, exposes it to the unique risks of this emerging innovation. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, and its market is influenced by the changing Bitcoin network, fluctuating acceptance levels, and unpredictable usage trends.

    Digital Assets Risk: Digital assets like Bitcoin, designed as mediums of exchange, are still an emerging asset class. They operate independently of any central authority or government backing and are subject to regulatory changes and extreme price volatility. Potentially No 1940 Act Protections. As of the date of this Prospectus, there is only a single eligible Underlying ETP, and it is an investment company subject to the 1940 Act.

    Bitcoin ETP Risk: The Fund invests in options contracts that are based on the value of the Bitcoin ETP. This subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it owned shares of the Bitcoin ETP, even though it does not. Bitcoin ETPs are subject, but not limited, to significant risk and heightened volatility. An investor in a Bitcoin ETP may lose their entire investment. Bitcoin ETPs are not suitable for all investors. In addition, not all Bitcoin ETPs are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Those Bitcoin ETPs that are not registered under such statute are therefore not subject to the same regulations as exchange traded products that are so registered.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to the Short ETFs)

    Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

    Price Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the value of the underlying reference asset. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the underlying reference asset, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, the Fund is subject to the risk that the value of the underlying reference asset increases. If the value of the underlying reference asset increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses.

    Put Writing Strategy Risk. The path dependency (i.e., the continued use) of the Fund’s put writing (selling) strategy will impact the extent that the Fund participates in decreases in the value of the underlying reference asset and, in turn, the Fund’s returns, both during the term of the sold put options and over longer periods.

    Purchased OTM Call Options Risk. The Fund’s strategy is subject to potential losses if the underlying reference asset increases in value, which may not be offset by the purchase of out-of-the-money (OTM) call options. The Fund purchases OTM calls to seek to manage (cap) the Fund’s potential losses from the Fund’s short exposure to the underlying reference asset if it appreciates significantly in value. However, the OTM call options will cap the Fund’s losses only to the extent that the value of the underlying reference asset increases to a level that is at or above the strike level of the purchased OTM call options. Any increase in the value of the underlying reference asset to a level that is below the strike level of the purchased OTM call options will result in a corresponding loss for the Fund. For example, if the OTM call options have a strike level that is approximately 100% above the then-current value of the underlying reference asset at the time of the call option purchase, and the value of the underlying reference asset increases by at least 100% during the term of the purchased OTM call options, the Fund will lose all its value. Since the Fund bears the costs of purchasing the OTM calls, such costs will decrease the Fund’s value and/or any income otherwise generated by the Fund’s investment strategy.

    Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk by virtue of its investments in options contracts. Transactions in some types of derivatives, including options, are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared derivatives”). In a transaction involving cleared derivatives, the Fund’s counterparty is a clearing house rather than a bank or broker. Since the Fund is not a member of clearing houses and only members of a clearing house (“clearing members”) can participate directly in the clearing house, the Fund will hold cleared derivatives through accounts at clearing members.

    Derivatives Risk. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive value from the underlying reference asset or assets, such as stocks, bonds, or funds (including ETFs), interest rates or indexes. The Fund’s investments in derivatives may pose risks in addition to, and greater than, those associated with directly investing in securities or other ordinary investments, including risk related to the market, imperfect correlation with underlying investments or the Fund’s other portfolio holdings, higher price volatility, lack of availability, counterparty risk, liquidity, valuation and legal restrictions.

    Options Contracts. The use of options contracts involves investment strategies and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The prices of options are volatile and are influenced by, among other things, actual and anticipated changes in the value of the underlying reference asset, including the anticipated volatility, which are affected by fiscal and monetary policies and by national and international political, changes in the actual or implied volatility or the reference asset, the time remaining until the expiration of the option contract and economic events.

    Distribution Risk. As part of the Fund’s investment objective, the Fund seeks to provide current income. There is no assurance that the Fund will make a distribution in any given period. If the Fund does make distributions, the amounts of such distributions will likely vary greatly from one distribution to the next.

    High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund may actively and frequently trade all or a significant portion of the Fund’s holdings.

    Liquidity Risk. Some securities held by the Fund, including options contracts, may be difficult to sell or be illiquid, particularly during times of market turmoil.

    Non-Diversification Risk. Because the Fund is “non-diversified,” it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or a smaller number of issuers than if it was a diversified fund.

    New Fund Risk. The Fund is a recently organized management investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors do not have a track record or history on which to base their investment decisions.

    Price Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will participate in decreases in value experienced by the underlying reference asset over the Put Period.

    Single Issuer Risk. Issuer-specific attributes may cause an investment in the Fund to be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment which diversifies risk or the market generally. The value of the Fund, for any Fund that focuses on an individual security (e.g., TSLA, COIN, NVDA, MSTR), may be more volatile than a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole and may perform differently from the value of a traditional pooled investment or the market as a whole. Inflation Risk. Inflation risk is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the present value of the Fund’s assets and distributions, if any, may decline.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to CHPY)

    Semiconductor Industry Risk. Semiconductor companies may face intense competition, both domestically and internationally, and such competition may have an adverse effect on their profit margins. Semiconductor companies may have limited product lines, markets, financial resources or personnel. Semiconductor companies’ supply chain and operations are dependent on the availability of materials that meet exacting standards and the use of third parties to provide components and services.

    The products of semiconductor companies may face obsolescence due to rapid technological developments and frequent new product introduction, unpredictable changes in growth rates and competition for the services of qualified personnel. Capital equipment expenditures could be substantial, and equipment generally suffers from rapid obsolescence. Companies in the semiconductor industry are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights. The loss or impairment of these rights would adversely affect the profitability of these companies.

    Risk Disclosures (applicable only to YQQQ)

    Index Overview. The Nasdaq 100 Index is a benchmark index that includes 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, based on market capitalization.

    Index Level Appreciation Risk. As part of the Fund’s synthetic covered put strategy, the Fund purchases and sells call and put option contracts that are based on the Index level. This strategy subjects the Fund to certain of the same risks as if it shorted the Index, even though it does not. By virtue of the Fund’s indirect inverse exposure to changes in the Index level, the Fund is subject to the risk that the Index level increases. If the Index level increases, the Fund will likely lose value and, as a result, the Fund may suffer significant losses. The Fund may also be subject to the following risks: innovation and technological advancement; strong market presence of Index constituent companies; adaptability to global market trends; and resilience and recovery potential.

    Index Level Participation Risk. The Fund employs an investment strategy that includes the sale of put option contracts, which limits the degree to which the Fund will benefit from decreases in the Index level experienced over the Put Period. This means that if the Index level experiences a decrease in value below the strike level of the sold put options during a Put Period, the Fund will likely not experience that increase to the same extent and any Fund gains may significantly differ from the level of the Index losses over the Put Period. Additionally, because the Fund is limited in the degree to which it will participate in decreases in value experienced by the Index level over each Put Period, but has significant negative exposure to any increases in value experienced by the Index level over the Put Period, the NAV of the Fund may decrease over any given period. The Fund’s NAV is dependent on the value of each options portfolio, which is based principally upon the inverse of the performance of the Index level. The Fund’s ability to benefit from the Index level decreases will depend on prevailing market conditions, especially market volatility, at the time the Fund enters into the sold put option contracts and will vary from Put Period to Put Period. The value of the options contracts is affected by changes in the value and dividend rates of component companies that comprise the Index, changes in interest rates, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the Index and the remaining time to the options’ expiration, as well as trading conditions in the options market. As the Index level changes and time moves towards the expiration of each Put Period, the value of the options contracts, and therefore the Fund’s NAV, will change. However, it is not expected for the Fund’s NAV to directly inversely correlate on a day-to-day basis with the returns of the Index level. The amount of time remaining until the options contract’s expiration date affects the impact that the value of the options contracts has on the Fund’s NAV, which may not be in full effect until the expiration date of the Fund’s options contracts. Therefore, while changes in the Index level will result in changes to the Fund’s NAV, the Fund generally anticipates that the rate of change in the Fund’s NAV will be different than the inverse of the changes experienced by the Index level.

    YieldMax® ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC. Foreside is not affiliated with Tidal Financial Group, or YieldMax® ETFs.

    © 2025 YieldMax® ETFs

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  • MIL-OSI: Synervest Group Raises $4 Million Series A to Accelerate Global Expansion of Institutional Fintech Infrastructure

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Market—Synervest Group, a fintech holding company delivering institutional-grade infrastructure across trading, payments, and financial technology, today announced it has raised $4 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Jura Investment Group, with continued participation from CMT Digital, valuing the company at $60 million—double its valuation from just 12 months earlier.

    The investment follows a strong period of commercial and operational momentum across Synervest’s portfolio of financial services businesses. The funding will be used to accelerate international expansion, enhance the Group’s regulatory presence, and strengthen its institutional offering.

    “Bringing Jura on board as a strategic partner, alongside the continued backing of CMT Digital, is a major endorsement of our model and long-term vision,” said Alexander Oelfke, Founding Partner at Synervest Group. “This partnership enables us to scale faster, deepen our regulatory capabilities, and broaden our reach across institutional markets.”

    With legal entities and regulatory licenses in key international jurisdictions, Synervest maintains operational hubs in Europe and the Middle East and serves financial institutions seeking compliant, scalable, cross-border infrastructure.

    “We see great potential in Synervest Group and are excited to support their global expansion. Their innovative approach to fintech aligns well with our vision, and we look forward to contributing our expertise to accelerate their growth,” said Bas Kooijman, CEO of Jura Investment Group.

    “The future of financial markets will be shaped by firms that can operate across borders while meeting the highest regulatory standards,” said Jan-Dirk L., Co-Founder of CMT Digital. “Synervest is building precisely that—robust trading infrastructure designed for global institutions. We’re proud to support their next phase of growth.”

    About Synervest Group

    Synervest Group is a global fintech platform providing a unified and highly interconnected compliance-led ecosystem that triggers scalable offerings for both B2B and B2C models whether for proprietary or external utility across trading, payments, and financial technology. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Group operates across key international financial hubs with regulatory licenses in multiple jurisdictions.

    Contact
    Marc Suárez – Head of Marketing
    marketing@synervest.group

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  • MIL-OSI: MARA Holdings, Inc. Announces Proposed Private Offering of $850 Million of Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Miami, FL, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) (“MARA” or the “Company”), a leading digital energy and infrastructure company, today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $850 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032 (the “notes”) in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). MARA also expects to grant to the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $150 million aggregate principal amount of the notes. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether, when or on what terms the offering may be completed.

    The notes will be unsecured, senior obligations of MARA. The notes are not expected to bear regular interest (other than special interest in limited circumstances) and the principal amount of the notes is not expected to accrete. Special interest, if any, on the notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2026 (if and to the extent that special interest is then payable on the notes). The notes will mature on August 1, 2032, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms. Subject to certain conditions, on or after January 15, 2030, MARA may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes. If MARA redeems fewer than all the outstanding notes, at least $75 million aggregate principal amount of notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date. Holders of the notes will have the right to require MARA to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes on January 4, 2030, if the last reported sale price of MARA’s common stock on the second trading day immediately preceding the repurchase date is less than the conversion price. The notes will be convertible into cash, shares of MARA’s common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of MARA’s common stock, at MARA’s election. Prior to May 1, 2032, the notes will be convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The interest rate, initial conversion rate and other terms of the notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the offering. MARA expects that the reference price used to calculate the initial conversion price for the notes will be the U.S. composite volume weighted average price of MARA’s common stock from 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on the date of pricing.

    MARA expects to use up to $50 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repurchase a portion of its existing 1.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “1.00% 2026 convertible notes”) in privately negotiated transactions with the remainder of the net proceeds to be used to pay the cost of the capped call transactions (as described below), to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, strategic acquisitions, expansion of existing assets, and repayment of additional debt and other outstanding obligations.

    In connection with any repurchase of the 1.00% 2026 convertible notes, MARA expects that holders of the 1.00% 2026 convertible notes who agree to have their notes repurchased and who have hedged their equity price risk with respect to such notes (the “hedged holders”) will unwind all or part of their hedge positions by buying MARA’s common stock and/or entering into or unwinding various derivative transactions with respect to MARA’s common stock. The amount of MARA’s common stock to be purchased by the hedged holders or in connection with such derivative transactions may be substantial in relation to the historic average daily trading volume of MARA’s common stock. This activity by the hedged holders could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of MARA’s common stock, including concurrently with the pricing of the notes, resulting in a higher effective conversion price of the notes. MARA cannot predict the magnitude of such market activity or the overall effect it will have on the price of the notes or MARA’s common stock.

    In connection with the pricing of the notes, MARA expects to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions with one or more of the initial purchasers and/or their respective affiliates and/or other financial institutions (the “option counterparties”). If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, MARA expects to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of such additional notes to enter into additional capped call transactions with the option counterparties. The capped call transactions will cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of common stock underlying the notes sold in the offering. The capped call transactions are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to the common stock upon any conversion of notes and/or offset any cash payments MARA elects to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap.

    MARA has been advised that, in connection with establishing their initial hedges of the capped call transactions, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates expect to purchase shares of common stock and/or enter into various derivative transactions with respect to the common stock concurrently with or shortly after the pricing of the notes. This activity could increase (or reduce the size of any decrease in) the market price of the common stock or the notes at that time. In addition, the option counterparties or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions by entering into or unwinding various derivatives with respect to the common stock and/or purchasing or selling the common stock or other securities of MARA in secondary market transactions following the pricing of the notes and prior to the maturity of the notes (and are likely to do so during any observation period related to a conversion of the notes, in connection with any redemption of the notes, any fundamental change repurchase of the notes or any exercise of a holder’s optional repurchase right, and, to the extent MARA unwinds a corresponding portion of the capped call transactions, following any other repurchase of the notes). This activity could also cause or avoid an increase or a decrease in the market price of the common stock or the notes, which could affect the ability of noteholders to convert the notes and, to the extent the activity occurs during any observation period related to a conversion of notes, it could affect the number of shares of common stock, if any, and value of the consideration that noteholders will receive upon conversion of the notes.

    The notes will be offered and sold to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The offer and sale of the notes and the shares of MARA’s common stock issuable upon conversion of the notes, if any, have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and the notes and any such shares may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Any offer of the notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.

    This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, the notes, nor shall there be any sale of the notes in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Nothing in this press release shall be deemed an offer to purchase MARA’s 1.00% 2026 convertible notes.

    About MARA

    MARA (NASDAQ:MARA) deploys digital energy technologies to advance the world’s energy systems. Harnessing the power of compute, MARA transforms excess energy into digital capital, balancing the grid and accelerating the deployment of critical infrastructure. Building on its expertise to redefine the future of energy, MARA develops technologies that reduce the energy demands of high-performance computing applications, from AI to the edge.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the completion, size and timing of the offering, the anticipated use of any proceeds from the offering, and the terms of the notes and the capped call transactions. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the offering on the anticipated terms or at all, the other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of MARA’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 3, 2025 and the risks described in other filings that MARA may make from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and MARA specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

    MARA Company Contact:
    Telephone: 800-804-1690
    Email: ir@mara.com

    MARA Media Contact:
    Email: mara@wachsman.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Mobix Labs Accelerates Growth with Appointment of Phil Sansone as CEO as Co-Founder Fabian Battaglia Transitions to Strategic Advisor

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ~ Mobix enters powerful new growth phase, expanding its footprint in defense, military, aerospace, and high-speed wireless innovation ~

    ~ Leadership transition marks new phase of expansion and innovation ~

    IRVINE, Calif. , July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mobix Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOBX) (“Mobix” or the “Company”), a fabless semiconductor company focused on next-generation wireless and wired connectivity, today announced that Fabian Battaglia, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, is retiring from his role as CEO effective July 25, 2025. Phil Sansone, who has served as Interim CEO since April 2025, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective July 25, 2025. Battaglia will remain actively involved with the Company as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.

    “Mobix Labs was founded with a mission to transform high-performance connectivity, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together,” said Fabian Battaglia. “Taking this company from an early-stage vision to a Nasdaq-listed innovator in just a few years has been the honor of my career. I have complete confidence in Phil’s leadership and look forward to supporting him and the Board in my new advisory role. The future of Mobix has never been brighter.”

    Under Battaglia’s leadership, Mobix grew from a startup into a public company with a rapidly expanding presence in advanced communication technologies. As CEO, he spearheaded Mobix’s strategic expansion into critical sectors including defense, military, aerospace, and wireless communications, as well as rapid growth through M&A.

    “Fabian’s vision, passion, and relentless commitment laid the foundation for Mobix’s success,” said Jim Peterson, Executive Chairman of the Board. “We are grateful for his exceptional leadership and pleased that he will continue contributing to the Company in an advisory capacity. We are equally excited to welcome Phil as our new CEO — a proven leader with the insight, drive, and strategic acumen to guide Mobix into its next chapter of growth.”

    Phil Sansone brings over two decades of operational leadership experience, including his most recent role leading Mobix as interim CEO. In that time, he has accelerated customer acquisition, strengthened internal execution, and positioned the Company for scalable expansion.

    “I’m honored to take the helm as CEO of Mobix Labs at this pivotal moment,” said Phil Sansone, Chief Executive Officer. “We have extraordinary technology, world-class talent, and a clear vision. As we enter our next phase, I’m committed to delivering transformative solutions to our customers and exceptional value to our shareholders.”

    The leadership transition underscores Mobix’s commitment to long-term innovation, growth, and operational excellence as the Company continues to scale across key growth markets.

    Phil Sansone brings over 30 years of global sales and executive management experience within the semiconductor industry. Previoulsy, Sansone held senior roles at Microsemi and MaxLinear and spent nearly two decades at Avnet, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of North American sales and engineering. He was instrumental in driving market share gains and improving operational performance. Sansone’s proven leadership in global distribution, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth strongly supports Mobix’s continuing success in dynamic, high-demand markets.

    Since joining Mobix Labs in October 2021 as Vice President of Sales, Sansone has notably expanded the company’s footprint in the military, defense, and aerospace sectors, securing key orders for technologies utilized in critical U.S. military and defense platforms.

    About Mobix Labs, Inc.

    Mobix Labs designs, develops, and supplies advanced connectivity and sensing solutions for high-growth sectors, including aerospace, defense, wireless, medical, industrial, and automotive markets. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Mobix’s offerings include mmWave RF modules, EMI filters, optical interconnects, and active optical cable systems. Founded in 2020, the company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker MOBX.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about future events and the performance of Mobix Labs, Inc. (“Mobix,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”), and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, market expansion plans, leadership transition, expectations regarding the Company’s technology development, customer relationships, product demand, and future financial and operational performance.

    Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions, as they relate to Mobix or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and that are, in many cases, beyond the Company’s control.

    Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements due to various factors, including, but not limited to: the ability of the Company to effectively execute its growth strategy; risks related to leadership transitions and management continuity; macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions; supply chain disruptions; market acceptance of new products and technologies; customer demand and procurement timing in the defense and aerospace sectors; the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements; and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

    Mobix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

    About Mobix Labs, Inc.

    Mobix Labs (Nasdaq: MOBX) is a purpose-built, 100% U.S.-based supplier of advanced connectivity solutions targeting aerospace, defense, AI, and 5G infrastructure markets. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Mobix Labs delivers performance-critical RF, optical, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) interconnect technologies through proprietary semiconductor IP, advanced packaging, and vertically integrated manufacturing. Learn more at www.mobixlabs.com.

    Investor Contact:
    Ryan Battaglia
    rbattaglia@mobixlabs.com

    Media Contact:
    Christopher Lancaster
    clancaster@mobixlabs.com

    Source: Mobix Labs, Inc.

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  • MIL-OSI: CertiK Skynet Report Ranks Leading Stablecoins: USDT, USDC, PYUSD, and RLUSD Among the Top

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CertiK, the largest Web3 security services company, released its Skynet Stablecoin Spotlight Report for H1 2025, detailing the current state of the stablecoin market, how the Skynet Stablecoin Rating Framework provides a tailored system for evaluating a stablecoin’s security risk profile, and recent regulatory impacts on stablecoin adoption and security.

    In this report, CertiK noted that stablecoin adoption grew significantly in the first half of 2025; as of July 2025, stablecoins represent approximately 8.9% of the overall crypto market. However, as is the case with the growth of other digital assets, stablecoin expansion has brought increased scrutiny of security, risk, and regulatory compliance. This shift was one of the driving factors behind the development of CertiK’s Skynet rating system, which brings a comprehensive framework for assessing stablecoin activity from a security and risk standpoint, aiming to protect stablecoin users.

    The report paints a detailed picture of the current state of the stablecoin market. For instance, aggregate supply of stablecoins grew from $204 billion to $252 billion in the first half of 2025, and monthly settlement volumes rose by 43 percent to $1.39 trillion. Stablecoins such as USDT (Tether) and USDC (Circle) are dominating the stablecoin market, with other stablecoins seeing a steep growth trajectory.

    Additionally, CertiK noted how recent regulatory developments are changing the stablecoin landscape. In the United States, the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act of 2025 proposes a robust federal framework for stablecoin reserve requirements and monthly audited reserve reports, among other requirements. Concurrently, the Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act of 2025, which proposes a tiered regulatory system, allowing smaller issuers (under $10 billion in circulation) to operate under state-level oversight while mandating federal supervision for larger entities. The European Union has enforced its own similar frameworks through Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA).

    These frameworks are bifurcating the market into license-ready leaders and non-compliant holdouts. Banks such as Société Générale, Santander, and Bank of America, and payment networks like Visa and Stripe, accelerated stablecoin pilots, signaling that regulated USD-backed coins are moving onto traditional finance rails.

    As stablecoin adoption accelerates, security considerations will become all the more important. Thus, the focal point of CertiK’s report is its Skynet Stablecoin Rating Framework, which combines qualitative analysis with quantitative metrics across six key domains: Operational Resilience, Governance Strength, Fundamental Health, Code Security, Market Dynamic, and Community Trust. Some of the leading stablecoins evaluated by CertiK’s framework include USDT, USDC, PYUSD, and USDS.

    CertiK’s report noted that the next wave of stablecoin innovation will likely involve the growth of two main stablecoin models: RWA-backed stablecoins and yield-bearing stablecoins. According to the report, the stablecoin market is projected to exceed $300 billion by year-end. In this evolving environment, rigorous risk management, transparent operations, and a proactive compliance posture are the critical determinants of long-term viability.

    Elisa Yiting Xu
    yiting.xu@certik.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    DUNMORE, Pa., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FDBC) and its banking subsidiary, The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank, announced its unaudited, consolidated financial results for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025.

    Unaudited Financial Information

    Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was $6.9 million, or $1.20 diluted earnings per share, compared to $4.9 million, or $0.86 diluted earnings per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.  The $2.0 million, or 40%, increase in net income resulted primarily from a $2.8 million increase in net interest income coupled with a $0.8 million increase in non-interest income. This was partially offset by a $1.1 million increase in non-interest expense and a $0.6 million increase in the provision for income tax.

    For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net income was $12.9 million, or $2.23 diluted earnings per share, compared to $10.0 million, or $1.73 diluted earnings per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The $2.9 million, or 29%, increase in net income stemmed from the $4.9 million increase in net interest income and $1.1 million increase in non-interest income. This was partially offset by a $2.0 million increase in non-interest expense and a $1.0 million increase in the provision for income tax.

    “I am pleased to share that we delivered another strong quarter, underscoring the continued momentum of our strategy and the dedication of our entire team,” stated Daniel J. Santaniello, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Second quarter 2025 net income increased 40% over last year’s second quarter to $6.9 million, with diluted earnings per share rising to $1.20. This performance was driven by a 19% increase in net interest income—reflecting our disciplined loan portfolio expansion and enhanced yields as well as a 16% rise in non-interest income.

    Year-to-date, net income has grown 29% to $12.9 million, a clear testament to the strength of our relationship-based deposit strategy and prudent expense management. Our asset quality remains solid, and we further strengthened our capital position, with shareholders’ equity up 7% providing a strong foundation for continued growth in the second half of 2025.

    These results reflect more than financial performance—they speak to the strength of our culture, our commitment to our clients, and our deep roots in the communities we serve. I want to sincerely thank our talented and dedicated team of bankers, whose expertise and focus on service excellence drive our success every day. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more resilient financial institution—one that delivers meaningful value to our bankers, clients, shareholders, and communities.”

    Consolidated Second Quarter Operating Results Overview

    Net interest income was $17.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, a 19% increase over the $15.1 million earned for the second quarter of 2024.  The $2.8 million increase in net interest income resulted from the increase of $3.7 million in interest income primarily due to a $213.6 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and a 19 basis point increase in fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”) (non-GAAP measurement) yield. The loan portfolio had the most significant impact, producing a $2.8 million increase in FTE interest income from $124.6 million in higher quarterly average balances and an increase of 24 basis points in FTE loan yield. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase of $1.1 million in interest earned from interest-bearing deposits with other financial institutions from $102.0 million in higher average balances. Slightly offsetting the higher interest income, there was a $0.9 million increase in interest expense due to a $178.8 million quarter-over-quarter increase in average interest-bearing liability balances. The increase was due to growth of $208.3 million in average interest-bearing deposit balances. However, this deposit growth was partially offset by a $28.5 million decrease in average short-term borrowings.

    The FTE yield on interest-earning assets was 4.77% for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 19 basis points from the 4.58% for the second quarter of 2024. The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.52% for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 6 basis points from the 2.58% for the second quarter of 2024.  The cost of funds decreased 1 basis point from 1.96% to 1.95% for the second quarters of 2024 and 2025, respectively. The Company’s FTE net interest spread was 2.25% for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 25 basis points from 2.00% recorded for the second quarter of 2024.  FTE net interest margin increased to 2.92% for the three months ended June 30, 2025 from 2.71% for the same period of 2024 primarily due to the growth in higher yielding taxable commercial loans.

    For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the provision for credit losses on loans was $300 thousand and the provision for unfunded commitments was $20 thousand compared to a $275 thousand provision for credit losses on loans and a $140 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments for the three months ended June 30, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the provision for credit losses on loans compared to the prior year period was due to $155 thousand in higher net charge-offs and a higher average total loan balance compared to the same period in 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the provision for unfunded commitments was due to lower levels of unfunded commitments during the quarter due to increased utilization, specifically commercial construction commitments, compared to the year earlier period.

    Total non-interest income increased $0.8 million, or 16%, to $5.4 million for the second quarter of 2025 compared to $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2024. The increase in non-interest income was primarily attributed to increases of $0.2 million in trust fees, a $0.2 million BOLI death benefit, $0.2 million in loan service charges, and $0.1 million in interchange fees. 

    Non-interest expenses increased $1.1 million, or 8%, for the second quarter of 2025 to $14.7 million from $13.6 million for the same quarter of 2024. The increase in non-interest expenses was primarily due to the increases in salaries and benefits expense of $0.8 million, premises and equipment expense of $0.2 million, and advertising expense of $0.2 million. These increases were partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in professional services for the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period of 2024.

    The provision for income taxes increased $0.6 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a $2.6 million increase in income before taxes.

    Consolidated Year-To-Date Operating Results Overview

    Net interest income was $35.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $30.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The $4.9 million increase in net interest income resulted from the increase of $6.4 million in interest income primarily due to a $181.0 million increase in the average balance of interest-earning assets and a 20 basis point increase in FTE yield.  On the asset side, the loan portfolio interest income growth resulted from producing $5.3 million more in interest income from an increase of 25 basis points in FTE loan yields on $120.5 million in higher average balances. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase of $1.5 million in interest earned from interest-bearing deposits with other financial institutions from $71.6 million in higher average balances. The increase in interest income was partially offset by a decrease of $0.3 million in interest earned on the investment portfolio due to decreases of 6 basis points in yield and $11.3 million in average balances. On the funding side, total interest expense increased by $1.5 million primarily due to an increase in interest expense paid on deposits of $2.5 million from a 2 basis points higher rates paid on a $194.0 million larger average balance of interest-bearing deposits, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on borrowings of $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

    The overall cost of interest-bearing liabilities was 2.51% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 2.54% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The cost of funds decreased 1 basis point to 1.94% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from 1.95% from the same period of 2024. The FTE yield on earning assets was 4.75% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 20 basis points from the 4.55% year-to-date June 30, 2024.  The Company’s FTE net interest spread was 2.24% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 23 basis points from the 2.01% recorded for the same period of 2024.  FTE net interest margin increased by 21 basis points to 2.91% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 from 2.70% for the same 2024 period primarily due to the increase in yields earned on loans and leases outpacing the rates paid on interest-bearing deposits.

    For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the provision for credit losses on loans was $755 thousand and the provision for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments was a net benefit of $65 thousand compared to a $400 thousand provision for credit losses on loans and a $90 thousand provision for credit losses on unfunded commitments for the six months ended June 30, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the increase in the provision for credit losses on loans compared to the prior year period was due to $215 thousand in higher net charge-offs and a higher average total loan balance compared to the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the decrease in the provision for unfunded commitments was due to lower growth in unfunded commitments during the period due to increased utilization, specifically commercial construction commitments, compared to the year earlier period.

    Total non-interest income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $10.3 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 12%, from $9.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024.  The increase was primarily due to $0.3 million higher fees from trust fiduciary activities. The Company also had $0.2 million more non-interest income resulting from an increase in interchange fees, a $0.2 million BOLI death benefit, and an increase of $0.2 million in service charges on commercial loans. During the first half of 2025, gains of $0.5 million on the sale of a commercial loan and $0.3 million from the sale of a property were offset by $0.8 million in losses recognized on the sale of securities.

    Non-interest expenses increased to $29.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of $2.0 million, or 7%, from $27.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024. Salaries and benefits expense increased $1.3 million due to an increase in bankers, group insurance costs, and banker incentives in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Additionally, the Company saw an increase of $0.5 million in advertising and marketing expenses primarily due to a $0.3 million increase in Neighborhood Assistance Program donations from which the Company recognized $0.2 million in additional tax credits causing a corresponding decrease in PA shares tax expense. There was also an increase of $0.5 million in premises and equipment expense primarily due to higher costs for software licenses, subscriptions, and maintenance. The increases were partially offset by $0.3 million less in professional services expense.

    The provision for income taxes increased $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a $3.9 million increase in income before taxes and $0.2 million less in tax credits. 

    Consolidated Balance Sheet & Asset Quality Overview

    The Company’s total assets had a balance of $2.7 billion as of June 30, 2025, an increase of $114.0 million from December 31, 2024. The increase resulted from $82.1 million in growth in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 compared to December 31, 2024. The loans and leases portfolio increased $37.9 million over the same period. Asset growth was offset by a decrease of $11.4 million in the investment portfolio primarily due to the sale of $17.5 million in available-for-sale securities and $11.3 million in paydowns partially offset by $14.7 million in purchases of securities.

    During the same time period, total liabilities increased $100.0 million, or 4%. Deposit growth of $94.5 million was utilized to fund loan growth and increase interest-bearing cash balances. For interest-bearing deposit accounts, the Company experienced increases of $37.2 million in money market deposits, $17.2 million in interest-bearing checking accounts, $14.4 million in time deposits, and $1.6 million in savings and clubs. The deposit growth is primarily driven by growth in existing account balances from the relationship building strategy along with targeted direct marketing campaigns driving new client acquisitions and active management of promotional and retention rates. Additionally, the Company experienced an increase of $24.1 million in non-interest-bearing checking accounts. As of June 30, 2025, the ratio of insured and collateralized deposits to total deposits was approximately 75%.

    Shareholders’ equity increased $13.9 million, or 7%, to $217.9 million at June 30, 2025 from $204.0 million at December 31, 2024. The increase was caused by $8.3 million higher retained earnings from net income of $12.9 million plus a $4.9 million, after tax, improvement in accumulated other comprehensive income from lower net unrealized losses recorded on available-for-sale securities, partially offset by $4.7 million in cash dividends paid to shareholders. An additional $0.9 million was recorded from the issuance of common stock under the Company’s stock plans and stock-based compensation expense. At June 30, 2025, there were no credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities.  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is excluded from regulatory capital ratios. The Company remains well capitalized with Tier 1 capital at 9.16% of total average assets as of June 30, 2025.  Total risk-based capital was 14.72% of risk-weighted assets and Tier 1 risk-based capital was 13.57% of risk-weighted assets as of June 30, 2025. Tangible book value per share was $34.25 at June 30, 2025 compared to $31.98 at December 31, 2024.  Tangible common equity was 7.38% of total assets at June 30, 2025 compared to 7.16% at December 31, 2024.

    Asset Quality

    Total non-performing assets were $3.5 million, or 0.13% of total assets, at June 30, 2025, compared to $7.8 million, or 0.30% of total assets, at December 31, 2024. Past due and non-accrual loans to total loans were 0.41% at June 30, 2025 compared to 0.71% at December 31, 2024. Net charge-offs to average total loans were 0.05% at June 30, 2025 compared to 0.03% at December 31, 2024.

    About Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. and The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank

    Fidelity D & D Bancorp, Inc. has built a strong history as trusted financial advisor to the clients served by The Fidelity Deposit and Discount Bank (“Fidelity Bank”).  Fidelity Bank continues its mission of exceeding client expectations through a unique banking experience. It operates 21 full-service offices throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lehigh and Northampton Counties and a Fidelity Bank Wealth Management Office in Schuylkill County. Fidelity Bank provides a digital banking experience online at www.bankatfidelity.com, through the Fidelity Mobile Banking app, and in the Client Care Center at 1-800-388-4380. Additionally, the Bank offers full-service Wealth Management & Brokerage Services, a Mortgage Center, and a full suite of personal and commercial banking products and services. Part of the Company’s vision is to serve as the best bank for the community, which was accomplished by having provided over 5,960 hours of volunteer time and over $1.3 million in donations to non-profit organizations directly within the markets served throughout 2024. Fidelity Bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to the full extent permitted by law.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to provide information useful to the reader in understanding its operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of other financial institutions. Management uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities.  The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators other financial institutions use to measure their performance and trends. Non-GAAP financial measures should be supplemental to GAAP used to prepare the Company’s operating results and should not be read in isolation or relied upon as a substitute for GAAP measures.  Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP are presented in the tables below.

    Interest income was adjusted to recognize the income from tax exempt interest-earning assets as if the interest was taxable, fully-taxable equivalent (“FTE”), in order to calculate certain ratios within this document.  This treatment allows a uniform comparison among yields on interest-earning assets.  Interest income was FTE adjusted, using the corporate federal tax rate of 21% for 2025 and 2024.

    Forward-looking statements

    Certain of the matters discussed in this press release constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as such may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

    The Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation:

      local, regional and national economic conditions and changes thereto;
      the short-term and long-term effects of inflation, and rising costs to the Company, its customers and on the economy;
      the risks of changes and volatility of interest rates on the level and composition of deposits, loan demand, and the values of loan collateral, securities and interest rate protection agreements, as well as interest rate risks;
      securities markets and monetary fluctuations and volatility;
      ■  disruption of credit and equity markets;
      impacts of the capital and liquidity requirements of the Basel III standards and other regulatory pronouncements, regulations and rules;
      governmental monetary and fiscal policies, as well as legislative and regulatory changes;
      effects of short- and long-term federal budget and tax negotiations and their effect on economic and business conditions;
      the costs and effects of litigation and of unexpected or adverse outcomes in such litigation;
      the impact of new or changes in existing laws and regulations, including laws and regulations concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance and their application with which the Company and its subsidiaries must comply;
      the effect of changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by the regulatory agencies, as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other accounting standard setters;
      the effects of competition from other commercial banks, thrifts, mortgage banking firms, consumer finance companies, credit unions, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, money market and other mutual funds and other financial institutions operating in our market area and elsewhere, including institutions operating locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, together with such competitors offering banking products and services by mail, telephone, computer and the internet;
      the effects of economic conditions of any other pandemic, epidemic or other health-related crisis such as COVID-19 and responses thereto on current customers and the operations of the Company, specifically the effect of the economy on loan customers’ ability to repay loans;  
      the effects of bank failures, banking system instability, deposit fluctuations, loan and securities value changes;  
      technological changes;  
      the interruption or breach in security of our information systems, continually evolving cybersecurity and other technological risks and attacks resulting in failures or disruptions in customer account management, general ledger processing and loan or deposit updates and potential impacts resulting therefrom including additional costs, reputational damage, regulatory penalties, and financial losses;  
      acquisitions and integration of acquired businesses;  
      the failure of assumptions underlying the establishment of reserves for loan losses and estimations of values of collateral and various financial assets and liabilities;  
      acts of war or terrorism; and  
      the risk that our analyses of these risks and forces could be incorrect and/or that the strategies developed to address them could be unsuccessful.

    The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect analyses only as of the date of this release.  The Company has no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

    For more information please visit our investor relations web site located through www.bankatfidelity.com.

    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (dollars in thousands)
     
    At Period End:   June 30, 2025     December 31, 2024  
    Assets                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 165,495     $ 83,353  
    Investment securities     545,821       557,221  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,240       3,961  
    Loans and leases     1,837,477       1,800,856  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (19,976 )     (19,666 )
    Premises and equipment, net     40,097       35,914  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,849       58,069  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,364       20,504  
    Other assets     46,208       44,404  
                     
    Total assets   $ 2,698,575     $ 2,584,616  
                     
    Liabilities                
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 558,074     $ 533,935  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,877,254       1,806,885  
    Total deposits     2,435,328       2,340,820  
    Short-term borrowings     10        
    Secured borrowings     6,134       6,266  
    Other liabilities     39,191       33,561  
    Total liabilities     2,480,663       2,380,647  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity     217,912       203,969  
                     
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,698,575     $ 2,584,616  
    Average Year-To-Date Balances:   June 30, 2025     December 31, 2024  
    Assets                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 129,527     $ 55,773  
    Investment securities     551,906       557,537  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,066       3,960  
    Loans and leases     1,822,654       1,741,349  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,189 )     (19,391 )
    Premises and equipment, net     35,839       35,580  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,503       56,455  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,423       20,641  
    Other assets     42,950       41,755  
                     
    Total assets   $ 2,645,679     $ 2,493,659  
                     
    Liabilities                
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 540,320     $ 527,825  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,852,895       1,697,529  
    Total deposits     2,393,215       2,225,354  
    Short-term borrowings     16       32,446  
    Secured borrowings     6,194       6,830  
    Other liabilities     35,497       32,471  
    Total liabilities     2,434,922       2,297,101  
                     
    Shareholders’ equity     210,757       196,558  
                     
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,645,679     $ 2,493,659  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    (dollars in thousands)
     
        Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
        Jun. 30, 2025     Jun. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2025     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Interest income                                
    Loans and leases   $ 25,328     $ 22,516     $ 49,924     $ 44,649  
    Securities and other     4,437       3,523       8,149       7,016  
                                     
    Total interest income     29,765       26,039       58,073       51,665  
                                     
    Interest expense                                
    Deposits     (11,738 )     (10,459 )     (22,925 )     (20,400 )
    Borrowings and debt     (98 )     (463 )     (186 )     (1,204 )
                                     
    Total interest expense     (11,836 )     (10,922 )     (23,111 )     (21,604 )
                                     
    Net interest income     17,929       15,117       34,962       30,061  
                                     
    Provision for credit losses on loans     (300 )     (275 )     (755 )     (400 )
    Net (provision) benefit for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments     (20 )     (140 )     65       (90 )
    Non-interest income     5,359       4,615       10,332       9,188  
    Non-interest expense     (14,710 )     (13,616 )     (29,264 )     (27,306 )
                                     
    Income before income taxes     8,258       5,701       15,340       11,453  
                                     
    Provision for income taxes     (1,337 )     (766 )     (2,428 )     (1,460 )
    Net income   $ 6,921     $ 4,935     $ 12,912     $ 9,993  
        Three Months Ended  
        Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Interest income                                        
    Loans and leases   $ 25,328     $ 24,596     $ 24,584     $ 24,036     $ 22,516  
    Securities and other     4,437       3,712       3,475       3,263       3,523  
                                             
    Total interest income     29,765       28,308       28,059       27,299       26,039  
                                             
    Interest expense                                        
    Deposits     (11,738 )     (11,187 )     (11,468 )     (11,297 )     (10,459 )
    Borrowings and debt     (98 )     (88 )     (217 )     (571 )     (463 )
                                             
    Total interest expense     (11,836 )     (11,275 )     (11,685 )     (11,868 )     (10,922 )
                                             
    Net interest income     17,929       17,033       16,374       15,431       15,117  
                                             
    Provision for credit losses on loans     (300 )     (455 )     (250 )     (675 )     (275 )
    Net benefit (provision) for credit losses on unfunded loan commitments     (20 )     85       85       (135 )     (140 )
    Non-interest income     5,359       4,973       4,847       4,979       4,615  
    Non-interest expense     (14,710 )     (14,554 )     (14,395 )     (13,840 )     (13,616 )
                                             
    Income before income taxes     8,258       7,082       6,661       5,760       5,701  
                                             
    Provision for income taxes     (1,337 )     (1,091 )     (826 )     (793 )     (766 )
    Net income   $ 6,921     $ 5,991     $ 5,835     $ 4,967     $ 4,935  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (dollars in thousands)
     
    At Period End:   Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Assets                                        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 165,495     $ 211,195     $ 83,353     $ 120,169     $ 78,085  
    Investment securities     545,821       540,960       557,221       559,819       552,495  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,240       4,021       3,961       3,944       3,968  
    Loans and leases     1,837,477       1,817,509       1,800,856       1,795,548       1,728,509  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (19,976 )     (20,017 )     (19,666 )     (19,630 )     (18,975 )
    Premises and equipment, net     40,097       34,995       35,914       36,057       35,808  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,849       58,458       58,069       57,672       57,278  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,364       20,431       20,504       20,576       20,649  
    Other assets     46,208       43,758       44,404       41,778       42,828  
                                             
    Total assets   $ 2,698,575     $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645  
                                             
    Liabilities                                        
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 558,074     $ 555,684     $ 533,935     $ 549,710     $ 527,572  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,877,254       1,901,775       1,806,885       1,792,796       1,641,558  
    Total deposits     2,435,328       2,457,459       2,340,820       2,342,506       2,169,130  
    Short-term borrowings     10       10             25,000       98,120  
    Secured borrowings     6,134       6,190       6,266       6,323       7,237  
    Other liabilities     39,191       35,977       33,561       34,843       30,466  
    Total liabilities     2,480,663       2,499,636       2,380,647       2,408,672       2,304,953  
                                             
    Shareholders’ equity     217,912       211,674       203,969       207,261       195,692  
                                             
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,698,575     $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645  
    Average Quarterly Balances:   Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Assets                                        
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 161,316     $ 97,384     $ 67,882     $ 41,991     $ 58,351  
    Investment securities     546,149       557,726       560,453       554,578       551,445  
    Restricted investments in bank stock     4,158       3,973       3,957       3,965       3,983  
    Loans and leases     1,832,162       1,813,040       1,797,023       1,763,254       1,707,598  
    Allowance for credit losses on loans     (20,357 )     (20,019 )     (20,050 )     (19,323 )     (19,171 )
    Premises and equipment, net     35,954       35,722       36,065       36,219       35,433  
    Life insurance cash surrender value     58,697       58,307       57,919       57,525       55,552  
    Goodwill and core deposit intangible     20,386       20,459       20,529       20,602       20,677  
    Other assets     42,729       43,177       41,454       41,734       42,960  
                                             
    Total assets   $ 2,681,194     $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828  
                                             
    Liabilities                                        
    Non-interest-bearing deposits   $ 547,278     $ 533,286     $ 538,506     $ 522,827     $ 530,048  
    Interest-bearing deposits     1,878,548       1,826,957       1,769,265       1,702,187       1,670,211  
    Total deposits     2,425,826       2,360,243       2,307,771       2,225,014       2,200,259  
    Short-term borrowings     10       22       10,326       37,220       28,477  
    Secured borrowings     6,162       6,226       6,297       6,429       7,269  
    Other liabilities     36,050       34,937       34,695       31,999       30,734  
    Total liabilities     2,468,048       2,401,428       2,359,089       2,300,662       2,266,739  
                                             
    Shareholders’ equity     213,146       208,341       206,143       199,883       190,089  
                                             
    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   $ 2,681,194     $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828  
    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Selected Financial Ratios and Other Financial Data

        Three Months Ended  
        Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Selected returns and financial ratios                                        
    Basic earnings per share   $ 1.20     $ 1.04     $ 1.02     $ 0.87     $ 0.86  
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 1.20     $ 1.03     $ 1.01     $ 0.86     $ 0.86  
    Dividends per share   $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.40     $ 0.38     $ 0.38  
    Yield on interest-earning assets (FTE)*     4.77 %     4.73 %     4.68 %     4.68 %     4.58 %
    Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     2.52 %     2.49 %     2.60 %     2.70 %     2.58 %
    Cost of funds     1.95 %     1.93 %     2.00 %     2.08 %     1.96 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)*     2.25 %     2.24 %     2.08 %     1.98 %     2.00 %
    Net interest margin (FTE)*     2.92 %     2.89 %     2.78 %     2.70 %     2.71 %
    Return on average assets     1.04 %     0.93 %     0.90 %     0.79 %     0.81 %
    Pre-provision net revenue to average assets*     1.28 %     1.16 %     1.06 %     1.05 %     1.00 %
    Return on average equity     13.02 %     11.66 %     11.26 %     9.89 %     10.44 %
    Return on average tangible equity*     14.40 %     12.93 %     12.50 %     11.02 %     11.72 %
    Efficiency ratio (FTE)*     61.17 %     61.67 %     65.48 %     65.33 %     66.47 %
    Expense ratio     1.40 %     1.37 %     1.48 %     1.41 %     1.47 %
        Six months ended  
        Jun. 30, 2025     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Basic earnings per share   $ 2.24     $ 1.74  
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 2.23     $ 1.73  
    Dividends per share   $ 0.80     $ 0.76  
    Yield on interest-earning assets (FTE)*     4.75 %     4.55 %
    Cost of interest-bearing liabilities     2.51 %     2.54 %
    Cost of funds     1.94 %     1.95 %
    Net interest spread (FTE)*     2.24 %     2.01 %
    Net interest margin (FTE)*     2.91 %     2.70 %
    Return on average assets     0.98 %     0.82 %
    Pre-provision net revenue to average assets*     1.22 %     0.98 %
    Return on average equity     12.35 %     10.57 %
    Return on average tangible equity*     13.68 %     11.87 %
    Efficiency ratio (FTE)*     61.42 %     67.01 %
    Expense ratio     1.38 %     1.49 %
    Other financial data   At period end:  
    (dollars in thousands except per share data)   Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    Assets under management   $ 1,030,268     $ 955,647     $ 921,994     $ 942,190     $ 906,861  
    Book value per share   $ 37.78     $ 36.70     $ 35.56     $ 36.13     $ 34.12  
    Tangible book value per share*   $ 34.25     $ 33.16     $ 31.98     $ 32.55     $ 30.52  
    Equity to assets     8.08 %     7.81 %     7.89 %     7.92 %     7.83 %
    Tangible common equity ratio*     7.38 %     7.11 %     7.16 %     7.19 %     7.06 %
    Allowance for credit losses on loans to:                                        
    Total loans     1.09 %     1.10 %     1.09 %     1.09 %     1.10 %
    Non-accrual loans   6.50x     3.36x     2.68x     2.77x     2.75x  
    Non-accrual loans to total loans     0.17 %     0.33 %     0.41 %     0.39 %     0.40 %
    Non-performing assets to total assets     0.13 %     0.23 %     0.30 %     0.29 %     0.28 %
    Net charge-offs to average total loans     0.05 %     0.02 %     0.03 %     0.02 %     0.03 %
                                             
    Capital Adequacy Ratios                                        
    Total risk-based capital ratio     14.72 %     14.74 %     14.78 %     14.56 %     14.69 %
    Common equity tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     13.57 %     13.57 %     13.60 %     13.38 %     13.52 %
    Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio     13.57 %     13.57 %     13.60 %     13.38 %     13.52 %
    Leverage ratio     9.16 %     9.22 %     9.22 %     9.30 %     9.30 %

    * Non-GAAP Financial Measures – see reconciliations below

    FIDELITY D & D BANCORP, INC.
    Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
    Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP   Three Months Ended  
    (dollars in thousands)   Jun. 30, 2025     Mar. 31, 2025     Dec. 31, 2024     Sep. 30, 2024     Jun. 30, 2024  
    FTE net interest income (non-GAAP)                                        
    Interest income (GAAP)   $ 29,765     $ 28,308     $ 28,059     $ 27,299     $ 26,039  
    Adjustment to FTE     760       771       764       775       751  
    Interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)     30,525       29,079       28,823       28,074       26,790  
    Interest expense (GAAP)     11,836       11,275       11,685       11,868       10,922  
    Net interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)   $ 18,689     $ 17,804     $ 17,138     $ 16,206     $ 15,868  
                                             
    Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)                                        
    Non-interest expenses (GAAP)   $ 14,710     $ 14,554     $ 14,395     $ 13,840     $ 13,616  
                                             
    Net interest income (GAAP)     17,929       17,033       16,374       15,431       15,117  
    Plus: taxable equivalent adjustment     760       771       764       775       751  
    Non-interest income (GAAP)     5,359       4,973       4,847       4,979       4,615  
    Plus: Loss on sales of securities           822                    
    Net interest income (FTE) plus adjusted non-interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 24,048     $ 23,599     $ 21,985     $ 21,185     $ 20,483  
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (1)     61.17 %     61.67 %     65.47 %     65.33 %     66.48 %
    (1) The reported efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income, on an FTE basis, and adjusted non-interest income.                                        
                                             
    Tangible Book Value per Share/Tangible Common Equity Ratio (non-GAAP)                                        
    Total assets (GAAP)   $ 2,698,575     $ 2,711,310     $ 2,584,616     $ 2,615,933     $ 2,500,645  
    Less: Intangible assets     (20,364 )     (20,431 )     (20,504 )     (20,576 )     (20,649 )
    Tangible assets     2,678,211       2,690,879       2,564,112       2,595,357       2,479,996  
    Total shareholders’ equity (GAAP)     217,912       211,674       203,969       207,261       195,692  
    Less: Intangible assets     (20,364 )     (20,431 )     (20,504 )     (20,576 )     (20,649 )
    Tangible common equity     197,548       191,243       183,465       186,685       175,043  
                                             
    Common shares outstanding, end of period     5,767,490       5,767,500       5,736,252       5,736,025       5,735,728  
    Tangible Common Book Value per Share   $ 34.25     $ 33.16     $ 31.98     $ 32.55     $ 30.52  
    Tangible Common Equity Ratio     7.38 %     7.11 %     7.16 %     7.19 %     7.06 %
                                             
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets                                        
    Income before taxes (GAAP)   $ 8,258     $ 7,082     $ 6,661     $ 5,760     $ 5,701  
    Plus: Provision for credit losses     320       370       165       810       415  
    Total pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP)     8,578       7,452       6,826       6,570       6,116  
    Total (annualized) (non-GAAP)   $ 34,404     $ 30,220     $ 27,157     $ 26,423     $ 24,600  
                                             
    Average assets   $ 2,681,194     $ 2,609,769     $ 2,565,232     $ 2,500,545     $ 2,456,828  
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets (non-GAAP)     1.28 %     1.16 %     1.06 %     1.05 %     1.00 %
    Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to GAAP   Six months ended  
    (dollars in thousands)   Jun. 30, 2025     Jun. 30, 2024  
    FTE net interest income (non-GAAP)                
    Interest income (GAAP)   $ 58,073     $ 51,665  
    Adjustment to FTE     1,531       1,497  
    Interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)     59,604       53,162  
    Interest expense (GAAP)     23,111       21,604  
    Net interest income adjusted to FTE (non-GAAP)   $ 36,493       31,558  
                     
    Efficiency Ratio (non-GAAP)                
    Non-interest expenses (GAAP)   $ 29,264     $ 27,306  
                     
    Net interest income (GAAP)     34,962       30,061  
    Plus: taxable equivalent adjustment     1,531       1,497  
    Non-interest income (GAAP)     10,332       9,188  
    Plus: Loss on sales of securities     822        
    Net interest income (FTE) plus non-interest income (non-GAAP)   $ 47,647     $ 40,746  
    Efficiency ratio (non-GAAP) (1)     61.42 %     67.01 %
    (1) The reported efficiency ratio is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing non-interest expense by the sum of net interest income, on an FTE basis, and adjusted non-interest (loss) income.                
                     
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets                
    Income before taxes (GAAP)   $ 15,340     $ 11,453  
    Plus: Provision for credit losses     690       490  
    Total pre-provision net revenue (non-GAAP)   $ 16,030     $ 11,943  
    Total (annualized) (non-GAAP)   $ 32,326     $ 23,951  
                     
    Average assets   $ 2,645,679     $ 2,453,998  
    Pre-Provision Net Revenue to Average Assets (non-GAAP)     1.22 %     0.98 %
       
    Contacts:  
    Daniel J. Santaniello Salvatore R. DeFrancesco, Jr.
    President and Chief Executive Officer Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
    570-504-8035 570-504-8000

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  • MIL-OSI: Next Hydrogen Announces Aggregate of $1.5 million in Loans and Provides Corporate Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (the “Company” or “Next Hydrogen”) (TSXV:NXH, OTC:NXHSF), is pleased to announce that it is entering into a loan agreement with certain existing directors and officers of the Company (the “Lenders”) providing for the advance of an unsecured loan (the “Loan”) bearing interest at 5.0% per annum in the principal amount of $530,000. The Loan shall mature on the date that is one year from the advance of the Loan (the “Maturity Date”).   In conjunction with the advance of the Loan, the Company will also pay a set-up fee of $20,000 to the Lenders.

    The advance of the Loan is expected to take place on July 23, 2025, immediately prior to the advance of a $1 million loan from an arm’s length commercial lender (the “Original Loan”) that is being negotiated between the Company and such lender. There can be no assurances that the Original Loan will be completed as proposed or at all.

    In consideration of the advance of the Loan by the Lenders, the Company shall, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) in accordance with the policies of the TSXV, issue to the Lenders, an aggregate of 214,140 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) at a deemed price of $0.495 per share as bonus shares (the “Loan Bonus Shares”), representing approximately 20% of the principal amount of the Loan, subject to adjustment in accordance with the policies of the TSXV.

    In addition, subject to the approval of the TSXV in accordance with the policies of the TSXV, the Loan may be converted into Common Shares (the “Conversion Shares”) at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, on the earlier of the Maturity Date or the closing of an offering of equity securities of the Company.

    Next Hydrogen intends to use the proceeds of the Loan and the Original Loan for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Loan and the Original Loan will assist the Company in bridging its financial position in order to keep its talented team and continue operations while it evaluates longer term financial and strategic solutions.

    In conducting its review of financial and strategic solutions, the Company’s board and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders and its stakeholders. There is no deadline or definitive timetable for the completion of the review of financial and strategic solutions, and the Company does not intend to comment further unless the Company’s board has approved a specific transaction or otherwise determined that disclosure is necessary or appropriate. There can be no assurances that the review will result in any specific transaction or outcome.

    This issuance of the Loan Bonus Shares and the Conversion Shares, if applicable, are subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including that of the TSXV. The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of the Loan or the Original Loan and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

    All moneys quoted in this press release shall be stated and paid in the lawful money of Canada.

    The Company also advises that the last day of trading of the Common Shares on the OTCQX will be Thursday, July 24, 2025.

    The Lenders consist of Allan MacKenzie, Anthony Guglielmin, Adarsh Mehta, Jens Peter Clausen, Susan Uthayakumar and Walter Howard, each a director of the Company, Raveel Afzaal, the Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company and Rohan Advani, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Each Lender is an Insider of the Company (as such term is defined under the policies of the TSXV) and the participation of Insiders in the Loan would constitute a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.5(b) as the Company is not listed on a specified market and the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.7(1)(b), based on a determination that the fair market value of the Loan, insofar as it involves the related parties, will not exceed $2,500,000. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to the expected closing date of the Loan as closing occurred on an expedited basis. An aggregate of 214,140 Loan Bonus Shares will be issued to the Lenders which in the aggregate represents less than 1.0% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

    About Next Hydrogen

    Founded in 2007, Next Hydrogen is a designer and manufacturer of electrolyzers that use water and electricity as inputs to generate clean hydrogen for use as an energy source. Next Hydrogen’s unique cell design architecture supported by 40 patents enables high current density operations and superior dynamic response to efficiently convert intermittent renewable electricity into green hydrogen on an infrastructure scale. Following successful pilots, Next Hydrogen is scaling up its technology to deliver commercial solutions to decarbonize transportation and industrial sectors.

    Contact Information

    Raveel Afzaal, President and Chief Executive Officer
    Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc.
    Email: rafzaal@nexthydrogen.com
    Phone: 647-961-6620

    www.nexthydrogen.com

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

    Cautionary Statements

    This news release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes”, or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the risk that the Loan and the Original Loan will not be completed as planned or at all; changes to the use of proceeds of the Loan and the Original Loan, risks associated with the pursuit of any financial or strategic transaction or the completion thereof, the risks associated with the hydrogen industry in general; delays or changes in plans with respect to infrastructure development or capital expenditures; uncertainty with respect to the timing of any contemplated transactions or partnerships, or whether such contemplated transactions or partnerships will be completed at all; the timing for any submissions or correspondences with applicable securities laws regulators; whether the uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to costs and expenses; failure to obtain timely necessary regulatory approvals and all required TSXV approvals; health, safety and environmental risks; uncertainties resulting from potential delays or changes in plans with respect to infrastructure developments or capital expenditures; currency exchange rate fluctuations; as well as general economic conditions, stock market volatility; and the ability to access sufficient capital. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, there will be no obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Partners with KOL to Drive Blockchain and AI Growth in Southeast Asia

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, partnered with Indian crypto thought leader Pushpendra Singh to support a landmark Blockchain & AI Summit in Southeast Asia—further strengthening its role as a global enabler of the decentralized tech ecosystem.

    The summit was organized in collaboration with the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM). It brought together builders, investors, and leaders from India, South Asia, the Middle East, Singapore, China, and beyond, establishing Malaysia as an up-and-coming regional hub for blockchain and AI collaboration. The event included keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions aimed at promoting innovation and the responsible adoption of Web3 technologies.

    “Having a prominent Indian KOL like Pushpendra lead a Blockchain and AI Summit in Malaysia highlights the global and collaborative nature of this industry. At Bitget, our mission is to empower and scale these ecosystems wherever they develop,” said Jyotsna Hirdyani, South Asia Head at Bitget.

    Bitget KOL Pushpendra Singh taking the stage at the Blockchain & AI Summit

    Pushpendra expressed a similar viewpoint, emphasizing that Malaysia’s rising status as a premier destination for both technology and tourism makes it an ideal location for a globally diverse gathering. “This event wasn’t solely focused on Web3; it was also about uniting various voices under one shared vision. Malaysia is quickly becoming a hub where innovation meets opportunity, and we take pride in working to help shape that narrative,” he shared.

    The partnership shows Bitget’s continued efforts to advance inclusivity, education, and grassroots leadership in nascent cryptocurrency communities. One region, one builder, and one summit at a time, Bitget is dedicated to offering the platforms, tools, and collaborations that propel the industry forward as blockchain and AI continue to converge.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin priceEthereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into a single platform.
    Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

    Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

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  • MIL-OSI: Waldencast Acquires Novaestiq Corp. and U.S. Rights to Leading Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Gel Line, Saypha®, Under the Obagi Medical Brand

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Acquisition strengthens Obagi Medical’s product portfolio with proven, scientifically backed, injectable portfolio

    New products position Obagi Medical at the forefront of health, beauty and aesthetics convergence

    LONDON, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Waldencast plc (NASDAQ: WALD) (“Waldencast”), a global multi-brand beauty and wellness platform, today announced that it has acquired Novaestiq Corp. (Novaestiq), a growth-oriented aesthetic and medical dermatological innovations company, as well as the U.S. rights to the Saypha® line of hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable gels. The strategic acquisition expands Obagi Medical’s offerings beyond U.S. medical-grade skincare, a market projected to be $2.2 billion by 2029, into the growing U.S. dermal filler market, projected to reach $2 billion in market size by 2029, effectively doubling its addressable market.1 The move marks a pivotal step in positioning Obagi Medical as an industry leader in integrated skincare and aesthetic solutions.

    “We are excited to further diversify Obagi Medical’s portfolio of medical-grade skincare with consumer centric, in-office injectable procedures through the introduction of the Obagi Medical Saypha® ChIQ™ and MagIQ™ lines of injectable HA gels,” said Michel Brousset, Co-Founder and CEO of Waldencast. “Adding proven products into our portfolio increases our addressable market and allows us to deliver solutions for professionals and patients seeking both skincare and aesthetic treatments, all under the trusted Obagi Medical brand.”

    Obagi Medical’s philosophy advocates for a holistic, science-driven approach where potent skincare and professional procedures work in tandem to achieve and maintain optimal skin health and a youthful appearance. These injectable products will play a pivotal role in the evolution of Obagi Medical into an end-to-end, synergistic solution that integrates medical-grade skincare with aesthetic treatments to deliver enhanced outcomes, prolonged results, and greater patient satisfaction. Beyond the two current offerings, the Novaestiq transaction provides access to a future pipeline of novel injectables in North America.

    Saypha®,2 currently undergoing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, is recognized globally as a proven, safe and efficacious HA injectable with high levels of patient satisfaction. The new Obagi Medical injectable portfolio is supported by an industry-leading clinical program that reflects the brand’s commitment to science-backed innovation. Core pivotal studies are more than twice the size of typical nasolabial fold (NLF) and midface trials and include the highest representation of Fitzpatrick Skin Types I, V, and VI – underscoring Obagi Medical’s mission to provide effective solutions for all skin types and tones.

    Saypha® is distinguished by its proprietary technology delivering advanced HA treatments through a stable 3D matrix designed to provide natural-looking results with optimally balanced gel characteristics. This technology powers a portfolio of clinically proven products that lead in multiple performance categories including high HA content at injection, ideal gel distribution, and consistent injection force and swelling behavior. Saypha®, a product of Croma-Pharma GmbH, is developed and manufactured in Austria and marketed in over 80 countries, leveraging 40 years of expertise in HA-based treatments with more than 110 million syringes produced. This global reach and deep market insight allow for the delivery of trusted, personalized care to patients and professionals worldwide.

    “We believe that great results start with great skincare and are perfected with great after care,” said Dr. Suzan Obagi, Chief Medical Director at Obagi Medical. “By combining Obagi Medical skincare with injectable procedures under the guidance of a qualified professional, patients can achieve more significant, longer-lasting, and natural-looking results. This acquisition also allows our professionals to offer patients more personalized, higher quality and safer products that their customers are looking for.”

    Obagi Medical’s vision is to become the #1 Dermatological Mega Brand uniquely serving all the needs of physicians, patients and consumers globally. It is already the fastest-growing U.S. professional-skincare brand among the top ten in its category.3 This momentum is powered by a three-pronged strategy: anchoring products in dermatological science, introducing breakthrough innovations, and expanding its global reach.

    Brousset added, “We are thrilled to introduce this new offering that will strengthen Obagi Medical’s market position, drive innovation, and create new growth opportunities in our fast-evolving industry. We see an accelerating global convergence of health, beauty, and aesthetics – an intersection where Obagi Medical is uniquely positioned to lead. We also plan to leverage this acquisition to expand Obagi Medical’s footprint.”

    Transaction Details
    Under the terms of the definitive agreement relating to the transaction, Waldencast has agreed to acquire Novaestiq in exchange for (1) certain amount of cash payable at closing, (2) certain additional ongoing royalties based on net sales of Saypha® products, and (3) the contingent issuance of Waldencast class A shares (equal to approximately 7% of Waldencast’s fully diluted class A shares), based on the receipt of FDA approval relating to the Saypha® products (triggering the issuance of 3,273,000 Waldencast class A shares) and the achievement of cumulative net revenue thresholds of (a) $100 million (triggering the issuance of an additional 3,273,000 Waldencast class A shares) and (b) $200 million (triggering the further issuance of 3,273,000 Waldencast class A shares), respectively, reflecting meaningful long-term commercial targets, with (a) and (b) being earnable until June 20, 2031. The details of the transaction will be summarized in more detail in a Form 6-K that Waldencast will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) following this press release.

    About Waldencast
    Founded by Michel Brousset and Hind Sebti, Waldencast’s ambition is to build a global best-in-class beauty and wellness operating platform by developing, acquiring, accelerating, and scaling conscious, high-growth purpose-driven brands. Waldencast’s vision is fundamentally underpinned by its brand-led business model that ensures proximity to its customers, business agility, and market responsiveness, while maintaining each brand’s distinct DNA. The first step in realizing its vision was the business combination with Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup. As part of the Waldencast platform, its brands will benefit from the operational scale of a multi-brand platform; the expertise in managing global beauty brands at scale; a balanced portfolio to mitigate category fluctuations; asset light efficiency; and the market responsiveness and speed of entrepreneurial indie brands. For more information please visit: https://ir.waldencast.com/.

    About Obagi Medical
    Obagi Medical is an industry-leading, advanced skincare line rooted in research and skin biology, with a legacy of 35+ years of experience. Initially known for its leadership in the treatment of hyperpigmentation with the Obagi Nu-Derm® System, Obagi Medical products are designed to address a variety of skin concerns, including premature aging, photodamage, skin discoloration, acne, and sun damage. As the fastest-growing professional skincare brand in the U.S. in 2024,3 Obagi Medical empowers individuals to achieve healthy, beautiful skin. More information about Obagi is available on the brand’s website, https://www.obagi.com.

    1In preparing for this transaction, Waldencast engaged management consulting services from a reputed global consulting firm. 2Saypha® products are not approved medical devices, and each product has a premarket approval (PMA) application under review by the FDA. 3Among the Top 10 Professional Skin Care Brands in the U.S., according to Kline’s 2024 Global Professional Skin Care Series (China, Europe and the U.S.).

    Advisors
    Holland & Knight LLP is serving as Waldencast’s legal advisor, with support from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Experium Capital Advisers is serving as Waldencast’s financial advisor.

    Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the intended benefits of the transaction with Novaestiq, the ability to obtain FDA approval for Saypha®, the contingent issuance of Waldencast class A shares, and the growth strategies of Waldencast, including Obagi Medical and Novaestiq. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “estimates,” “projects,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” “target,” “goal,” “objective,” “outlook” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the control of Waldencast, Obagi Medical and Novaestiq that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, but are not limited to: (i) the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the transaction; (ii) the inability to obtain FDA approval for one or both of the Saypha® products; (iii) the general impact of geopolitical events, including the impact of current wars, conflicts and other hostilities; (iv) the overall economic and market conditions, sales forecasts and other information about Waldencast’s possible or assumed future results of operations or our performance; (v) changes in general economic conditions; (vi) the impact of any international trade or foreign exchange restrictions, the imposition of new or increased tariffs, foreign currency exchange fluctuations; (vii) that the price of Waldencast’s securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including Waldencast’s, Obagi Medical’s or Novaestiq’s inability to implement their business plans; and (viii) the ability to implement Waldencast’s strategic initiatives and continue to innovate Obagi Medical’s existing products and anticipate and respond to market trends and changes in consumer preferences. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of Waldencast’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025, or in other documents that may be filed or furnished by Waldencast from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Waldencast assumes no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Contacts

    Investors
    ICR
    investors@waldencast.com

    Media
    ICR
    waldencast@icrinc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Ventures and Pudgy Penguins Co-Host First Joint EthCC Side Event in Cannes

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of the globally leading cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, co-hosted a side event during EthCC Cannes, Europe’s premier Ethereum conference, together with renowned Web3 IP Pudgy Penguins on June 30 and July 1. Held on the scenic beaches of the French Riviera in Cannes, the event offered a distinctive experience for Ethereum developers, project founders, and investors by blending community culture with industry engagement.

    The two-day event featured a VIP networking dinner followed by a relaxed beach gathering dubbed “BeachFest.” Designed as an invitation-only experience, the side event welcomed a curated group of attendees from EthCC’s core community, including top-tier investors, protocol founders, technical leaders, and influential builders. It offered a rare opportunity for high-quality networking and meaningful dialogue beyond the traditional conference setting.

    BeachFest was the first offline collaboration between MEXC Ventures and Pudgy Penguins, marking the start of more exciting partnerships to come. The event featured a Pudgy Penguins-themed interactive photo zone, creating a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere that stood out from conventional conference formats. Pudgy Penguins is not only a cultural icon in the NFT space, but has also successfully expanded into offline retail, e-commerce, and global brand licensing. The collaboration reflects MEXC Ventures’s continued support for Web3 innovation rooted in cultural relevance and real-world connection.

    Participation in EthCC Cannes underscores MEXC Ventures’s strategic commitment to Europe and its growing focus on nurturing regional developer communities. EthCC’s emphasis on technical innovation, open collaboration, and community-driven development aligns closely with MEXC Ventures’s mission of supporting early-stage projects, advancing multi-chain ecosystems, and investing in innovative teams. Through its involvement in EthCC, it demonstrates its ongoing dedication to technological progress and ecosystem growth.

    About MEXC Ventures
    MEXC Ventures is a comprehensive fund under MEXC dedicated to driving innovation in the cryptocurrency sector through investments in L1/L2 ecosystems, strategic investments, M&A and incubation. Upholding the principle of “Empowering Growth Through Synergy,” MEXC Ventures is committed to supporting innovative ideas and active builders in crypto. MEXC Ventures is an investor and supporter of TON and Aptos, and looks forward to staying at the forefront of TON and Aptos’ innovations while actively engaging with builders to drive ecosystem growth.

    For more information, visit: MEXC Ventures Website

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at:

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1bfe0489-ce92-4656-a0ae-24e980955c07

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a133abc2-7b36-4974-9a95-8be8b7ee535f

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Leads Q2 Spot Market Share Growth with a 2.4% Increase

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to TokenInsight’s Q2 2025 Crypto Exchange Report, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC posted the largest spot market share increase among major exchanges, rising 2.4% quarter-over-quarter. This exceptional performance pushed MEXC’s spot share from 7.2% to 9.6%, further cementing its position as one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges.

    The broader cryptocurrency market rebounded sharply in Q2 2025, with total market capitalization reaching $3.46 trillion, a 28.2% increase from Q1. This growth was largely fueled by institutional ETF inflows and a sustained Bitcoin rally, with BTC trading between $100,000 and $110,000 at the end of the quarter—up 25.5% quarter-over-quarter.

    Amidst this broader market recovery, MEXC achieved an 11.45% total market share (including spot and derivatives), placing it firmly behind only Binance, OKX, and Bybit. The platform’s steady performance reaffirms its growing influence among global users.

    While overall spot volumes contracted, MEXC bucked the trend, recording the highest growth in spot market share among its peers. This momentum reflects the exchange’s continued efforts to enhance liquidity, expand token listings, and improve user trading experience across regions.

    Meanwhile, MEXC also maintained a 10.5% market share in the derivatives segment, ranking among the top global platforms for futures trading. This consistent performance highlights the exchange’s balanced growth strategy across trading products.

    Amid this remarkable growth, MEXC has adopted a proactive spot listing strategy and introduced a series of impactful trading features designed to empower and reward users globally.
    MMost Trending Tokens: Over 3,000 listed tokens providing diverse investment opportunities
    EEveryday Airdrops: Simplified participation in daily airdrop events with substantial rewards
    XXtremely Low Fees: Competitive trading fees maximizing user returns
    CComprehensive Liquidity: Deep market liquidity ensuring efficient trade execution

    The full report is available on TokenInsight’s official website.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 40 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    For more information, visit: MEXC WebsiteXTelegramHow to Sign Up on MEXC

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/143e1e54-39ec-4bb5-a3cb-ad835d4a6943

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  • MIL-OSI: Mandatory disclosure of holding and notice of trade in IDEX Biometrics – 23 July 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Reference is made to IDEX Biometrics ASA’s disclosure on 21 July 2025 of a private placement of 9,090,909 shares at NOK 3.30 per share. IDEX discloses the following information on behalf of a major shareholder and primary insider.

    Tranche 1 of the private placement amounted to 4,731,594 shares. As disclosed separately, Pinchcliffe AS, a company closely related to CEO and CFO Anders Storbråten, participated in the private placement and subscribed for 739,360 shares in Tranche 1.

    In connection with the private placement, the manager of the private placement, IDEX Biometrics and Mr. Storbråten entered into a share lending agreement.

    Mr. Storbråten has lent 4,731,594 shares, ISIN NO0013536078, in connection with the settlement of Tranche 1. The shares have been lent, not sold, and will be returned in due course. 

    After the subscription by Pinchcliffe and the temporary lending of shares, Mr. Storbråten and close relations hold 6,503,476 or 12,48% shares of the total outstanding shares and votes in IDEX Biometrics after completion of Tranche 1.

    Contact person
    Anders Storbråten, CEO and CFO
    Tel: +47 4163 8582
    E-mail: ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics
    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.

    For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com

    About this notice
    This notice was issued by Erling Svela, Vice president of finance, on 23 July 2025 at 11:50 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. The information about the lending shall be disclosed according to article 19 no. 3 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU 596/2014). The information about shareholding shall be disclosed according to section 4-2 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act (STA). The information is published in accordance with section 5‑12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction: Mandatory notice of trade in IDEX Biometrics – 22 July 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Reference is made to IDEX Biometrics ASA’s disclosure on 21 July 2025 of a private placement of 9,090,909 shares at NOK 3.30 per share, split in two tranches. IDEX discloses the following information on behalf of primary insiders. 

    In tranche 1 of the private placement, total 4,731,594 shares :-

    Pinchcliffe AS, a company closely related to CEO and CFO Anders Storbråten, subscribed to 739,360 shares, ISIN NO0013536078, at NOK 3.30 per share, and
    K-konsult AS, a company closely related to chair Morten Opstad, subscribed to 128,156 shares, ISIN NO0013536078, at NOK 3.30 per share.

    Contact person
    Anders Storbråten, CEO and CFO
    Tel: +47 4163 8582
    E-mail: ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics
    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.

    For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com

    About this notice
    This correcting notice was issued by Erling Svela, Vice president of finance, on 23 July 2025 at 11:25 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. The information shall be disclosed according to article 19 no. 3 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU 596/2014) and published in accordance with section 5‑12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: Correction: Mandatory notice of trade in IDEX Biometrics – 22 July 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Reference is made to IDEX Biometrics ASA’s disclosure on 21 July 2025 of a private placement of 9,090,909 shares at NOK 3.30 per share, split in two tranches. IDEX discloses the following information on behalf of primary insiders. 

    In tranche 1 of the private placement, total 4,731,594 shares :-

    Pinchcliffe AS, a company closely related to CEO and CFO Anders Storbråten, subscribed to 739,360 shares, ISIN NO0013536078, at NOK 3.30 per share, and
    K-konsult AS, a company closely related to chair Morten Opstad, subscribed to 128,156 shares, ISIN NO0013536078, at NOK 3.30 per share.

    Contact person
    Anders Storbråten, CEO and CFO
    Tel: +47 4163 8582
    E-mail: ir@idexbiometrics.com

    About IDEX Biometrics
    IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSE: IDEX) is a global technology leader in fingerprint biometrics, offering authentication solutions across payments, access control, and digital identity. Our solutions bring convenience, security, peace of mind and seamless user experiences to the world. Built on patented and proprietary sensor technologies, integrated circuit designs, and software, our biometric solutions target card-based applications for payments and digital authentication. As an industry-enabler we partner with leading card manufacturers and technology companies to bring our solutions to market.

    For more information, visit www.idexbiometrics.com

    About this notice
    This correcting notice was issued by Erling Svela, Vice president of finance, on 23 July 2025 at 11:25 CET on behalf of IDEX Biometrics ASA. The information shall be disclosed according to article 19 no. 3 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU 596/2014) and published in accordance with section 5‑12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: Aurora Mobile Explores Strategic Opportunities in Real World Asset (RWA) Market

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SHENZHEN, China, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recent reports have indicated that Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG) (“Aurora Mobile” or the “Company”), a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, has been approached by various parties seeking to collaborate in exploring opportunities in the Real World Asset (RWA) markets, both in China and globally.

    In response, Mr. Weidong Luo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile, commented, “There are many different aspects of our current products and services that I believe can help all parties grow and prosper in the RWA markets. We are actively exploring opportunities in this space and have been engaging in meaningful discussions with institutions that have expressed strong interest.”

    As a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, Aurora Mobile sees great potential for synergy with RWA development through its core business segments: data services, marketing cloud services, and customer engagement solutions. Specific opportunities include:

    • Integrating Data Services with RWA:
      Aurora Mobile has amassed an extensive data asset base, having served 1.78 million apps with more than 1.4 billion monthly active devices. This data can be combined with RWA projects to provide critical support in assessing underlying asset value and risk. For example, in real estate RWA projects, Aurora Mobile can provide data on surrounding population density and consumer purchasing power to aid investor decision-making. Similarly, for renewable energy RWA initiatives, Aurora Mobile can offer user behavior insights to optimize asset operation strategies. The Company’s data strength can also support asset valuation and pricing of RWA projects by establishing more accurate data-driven models.
    • Marketing Cloud Services Empower RWA Promotion:
      Aurora Mobile’s marketing cloud solutions help businesses achieve multi-channel customer reach. For RWA projects, its robust marketing channels can be used to promote RWA products to a wider base of investors. For instance, Aurora Mobile can deliver project updates and investment opportunities to potential investors via SMS, Email, and other channels. This enhances visibility and recognition, ultimately boosting RWA asset sales and liquidity.
    • Customer Engagement to Support RWA:
      Aurora Mobile is committed to helping enterprises build strong relationships with customers by enhancing investor service experiences. Aurora Mobile can facilitate timely responses to investor inquiries, handle complaints, and strengthen investor trust and satisfaction in RWA projects. In addition, investor feedback gathered through these interactions can offer valuable insights for RWA project refinement and optimization.
    • AI-Driven Collaboration Opportunities:
      Aurora Mobile has made strategic advancements in AI, such as integrating with GPTBots.ai, the Company’s AI agent platform. AI technology is also essential in the RWA space, particularly for asset pricing optimization and risk forecasting. Leveraging its AI technology capabilities, Aurora Mobile can collaborate with RWA stakeholders to develop AI-powered applications, improving the intelligence and efficiency of RWA project management.
    • Cross-Border Business Synergies with RWA:
      Aurora Mobile provides customer engagement and marketing technology applications for Chinese companies that are expanding overseas. As a result, the Company has accumulated extensive experience in cross-border business. As RWAs enable the global trading of assets, Aurora Mobile can leverage its cross-border service capabilities to support RWA projects across borders. This includes helping promote and operate such projects in different regions and assisting with issues such as cross-border payments and investor communications.

    With its proven technological capabilities and deep market experience, Aurora Mobile is well positioned to contribute to the growth and innovation of the RWA ecosystem and looks forward to exploring further collaboration opportunities with partners in this space.

    About Aurora Mobile Limited

    Founded in 2011, Aurora Mobile (NASDAQ: JG) is a leading provider of customer engagement and marketing technology services in China. Since its inception, Aurora Mobile has focused on providing stable and efficient messaging services to enterprises and has grown to be a leading mobile messaging service provider with its first-mover advantage. With the increasing demand for customer reach and marketing growth, Aurora Mobile has developed forward-looking solutions such as Cloud Messaging and Cloud Marketing to help enterprises achieve omnichannel customer reach and interaction, as well as artificial intelligence and big data-driven marketing technology solutions to help enterprises’ digital transformation.

    For more information, please visit https://ir.jiguang.cn/.

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Aurora Mobile’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Aurora Mobile may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Aurora Mobile’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Aurora Mobile’s strategies; Aurora Mobile’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Aurora Mobile’s ability to attract and retain customers; its ability to develop and effectively market data solutions, and penetrate the existing market for developer services; its ability to transition to the new advertising-driven SAAS business model; its ability to maintain or enhance its brand; the competition with current or future competitors; its ability to continue to gain access to mobile data in the future; the laws and regulations relating to data privacy and protection; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release, and Aurora Mobile undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

    For more information, please contact:

    Aurora Mobile Limited
    E-mail: ir@jiguang.cn

    Christensen

    In China
    Ms. Xiaoyan Su
    Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
    E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

    In US
    Ms. Linda Bergkamp
    Phone: +1-480-614-3004
    Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Aerospike Opens Champions of Scale Nominations Worldwide

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aerospike, Inc., today opened nominations for its first-ever Champions of Scale awards.

    Champions of Scale celebrates CTOs, CIOs, data architecture VPs and directors, or any other technology innovators who’ve built massive and efficient internet-scale data infrastructure that powers outstanding customer and user experiences. The program will showcase their personal and technical journeys in their industry, regardless of the underlying technology stack.

    “Today’s IT leaders are expected to rapidly deploy and scale-up applications while still controlling costs and promising lightning-fast and predictable performance – even during the most unpredictable times,” said Subbu Iyer, CEO, Aerospike. “Champions of Scale celebrates the technology heroes who’ve forged new ground, delivered growth, and solved previously impossible or impractical data challenges in ML, generative and agentic AI, and other operations.”

    Industry Luminaries to Judge Applications

    A panel of industry luminaries in AI, ML, data science, and the large-scale, mission-critical data architectures behind some of the world’s most successful companies will judge Champions of Scale applications. The panel will also include two Aerospike executives:

    • Srini V Srinivasan, Ph.D., founder and CTO of Aerospike. Recognized as one of the database pioneers in Silicon Valley at companies like Oracle and Yahoo!, Srini has spent decades designing, deploying, and operating high-scale infrastructure.
    • Srinivasan (Sesh) Seshadri, Ph.D., chief evangelist of Aerospike. Sesh has spent decades building and operating business-critical infrastructure as the former vice president of data and discovery at Target, CTO of Yahoo!, and director of engineering at Google.

    Additional criteria and conditions apply.

    About Aerospike

    Aerospike is the real-time database for mission-critical use cases and workloads, including machine learning and generative and agentic AI. Aerospike powers millions of transactions per second with millisecond latency, at a fraction of the cost of other databases. Global leaders, including Adobe, Airtel, Barclays, Criteo, DBS Bank, Experian, Grab, HDFC Bank, PayPal, Sony Interactive Entertainment, The Trade Desk, and Wayfair, rely on Aerospike for customer 360, fraud detection, real-time bidding, profile stores, recommendation engines, and other use cases. Try Aerospike for free.

    Contact:
    Bryan Scanlon
    Look Left Marketing
    aerospike@lookleftmarketing.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Strategic Prediction Highlights Starlink’s Role in America’s Next Communications Breakthrough

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Austin, TX, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — new strategic brief from tech entrepreneur and author James Altucher is circulating among media and technology circles, calling attention to what he describes as a “massive shift in global communication power” led by Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink.

    Altucher’s brief lays out a chain of evidence connecting a closed-door Musk meeting, and what he believes could be a defining date in the company’s history: August 13, 2025.

    A Private Network Outside Government Reach

    According to Altucher, the public continues to underestimate the true purpose of Starlink.

    Altucher argues that Starlink is no longer just about connecting rural homes—it may soon become the world’s most powerful independent communication system, able to operate above political restrictions, military conflicts, and traditional gatekeepers.

    Inside the Meeting That Started It All

    Altucher says his prediction was inspired by information from a source who was present at a private meeting involving Elon Musk and several industry insiders.

    Altucher believes it played a crucial role in accelerating Starlink’s public-facing timeline—leading toward a major milestone he believes may land on August 13.

    The Urgency of August 13

    Altucher emphasizes that the timeline is moving fast. He singles out August 13, 2025, as a moment the public should not ignore.

    About James Altucher

    James Altucher is a bestselling author, tech founder, and media personality with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and finance. He has launched more than 20 companies and published over 25 books, including Choose Yourself and Skip the Line. Altucher has written for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TechCrunch, and he regularly appears on CNBC, Fox Business, and other top platforms. His work focuses on helping people understand major technological shifts before they go mainstream.

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  • MIL-OSI: Strategic Prediction Highlights Starlink’s Role in America’s Next Communications Breakthrough

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Austin, TX, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — new strategic brief from tech entrepreneur and author James Altucher is circulating among media and technology circles, calling attention to what he describes as a “massive shift in global communication power” led by Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink.

    Altucher’s brief lays out a chain of evidence connecting a closed-door Musk meeting, and what he believes could be a defining date in the company’s history: August 13, 2025.

    A Private Network Outside Government Reach

    According to Altucher, the public continues to underestimate the true purpose of Starlink.

    Altucher argues that Starlink is no longer just about connecting rural homes—it may soon become the world’s most powerful independent communication system, able to operate above political restrictions, military conflicts, and traditional gatekeepers.

    Inside the Meeting That Started It All

    Altucher says his prediction was inspired by information from a source who was present at a private meeting involving Elon Musk and several industry insiders.

    Altucher believes it played a crucial role in accelerating Starlink’s public-facing timeline—leading toward a major milestone he believes may land on August 13.

    The Urgency of August 13

    Altucher emphasizes that the timeline is moving fast. He singles out August 13, 2025, as a moment the public should not ignore.

    About James Altucher

    James Altucher is a bestselling author, tech founder, and media personality with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and finance. He has launched more than 20 companies and published over 25 books, including Choose Yourself and Skip the Line. Altucher has written for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and TechCrunch, and he regularly appears on CNBC, Fox Business, and other top platforms. His work focuses on helping people understand major technological shifts before they go mainstream.

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  • MIL-OSI: Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) Market Set to Hit USD 24.1 Billion by 2032, Growing at 31.90% CAGR, Fueled by Rapid AI and Machine Learning Adoption | AnalystView Market Insights

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    San Francisco, USA, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) Market is poised for substantial growth, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.90%, reaching a market value of approximately USD 24,097.31 million by 2032. TPUs, or Tensor Processing Units, are highly specialized application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) originally developed by Google to address the increasing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workloads.

    Unlike traditional CPUs and GPUs, Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) are engineered to accelerate tensor operations—the core of neural network training and inference—by efficiently executing large-scale matrix multiplications with minimal power usage. This specialized architecture makes TPUs ideal for deep learning across industries such as healthcare (advanced imaging diagnostics), finance (algorithmic trading and fraud detection), automotive, and telecommunications.

    On the government front, federal support is strong: the FY 2025 U.S. budget proposes hundreds of millions for foundational AI R&D via the NSF, AI talent initiatives, and the National AI Research Resource pilot. Additionally, in May 2024, Senate leaders called for at least USD 32 billion per year in non‑defense AI funding to maintain U.S. leadership. These commitments, combined with private-sector uptake, are accelerating TPU adoption nationwide.

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    Market Key Players- Detailed Competitive Insights

    • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
    • Google Inc.
    • Graphcore
    • IBM Corporation
    • Intel Corporation
    • Micron Technology
    • Microsoft Corporation
    • NVIDIA Corporation
    • Qualcomm Technologies
    • Xilinx Inc.
    • Others

    Why TPUs Are Gaining Momentum

    Unlike general-purpose CPUs and GPUs, TPUs are engineered specifically to handle large-scale matrix operations required in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Their architecture is tailored to perform these operations with superior efficiency and lower energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for AI model training and inference. This specialized capability enables significantly faster processing of data, accelerating development cycles in AI and reducing infrastructure costs.

    With the AI industry poised to contribute over $14 trillion to the global economy by 2035, the demand for high-performance, scalable, and energy-efficient computing solutions like TPUs is accelerating. These processors are already widely adopted in data centers, cloud AI platforms, and AI research environments, acting as the backbone for high-speed machine learning tasks.

    Widespread Adoption Across Key Sectors

    The impact of TPUs extends across multiple industries:

    • Healthcare: Enhancing diagnostics, image recognition, and real-time patient data analysis.
    • Finance: Powering fraud detection systems, algorithmic trading platforms, and real-time risk analytics.
    • Automotive: Enabling autonomous driving systems through high-speed data processing.
    • Manufacturing & Logistics: Driving real-time automation and predictive analytics in smart factories.

    Cloud platforms like Google Cloud TPU, AWS Inferentia, and Microsoft Azure AI Infrastructure are offering TPUs as-a-service, allowing organizations to scale their AI capabilities without hefty hardware investments.

    Driving the Future of Edge Computing and IoT

    The role of TPUs is also expanding into edge computing and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. These chips enable AI models to operate locally on edge devices, reducing data transmission delays and enhancing real-time decision-making. In smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and connected devices, TPUs are crucial for low-latency, high-efficiency AI operations at the network edge.

    As smart infrastructure and IoT ecosystems expand, TPUs will become even more integral in delivering real-time intelligence, particularly in mission-critical environments such as traffic management, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance.

    Competitive Strategies and Market Trends

    To remain competitive, key players in the TPU market are investing in:

    • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborating with cloud providers and AI software developers to integrate TPUs seamlessly into broader ecosystems.
    • Product Innovation: Designing next-gen TPUs with enhanced performance for tasks like generative AI, large language models, and advanced analytics.
    • Vertical Integration: Major tech firms such as Google, Amazon, and Apple are increasingly bringing TPU development in-house to optimize cost, performance, and control over their AI stacks.

    A notable trend is the rise of custom TPU designs, where companies develop hardware specifically tailored to niche AI applications. Whether it’s accelerating natural language processing or optimizing vision models for robotics, these customized chips deliver precise performance gains.

    Market Outlook and Future Prospects

    With AI adoption accelerating across multiple industries, the demand for Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) is expected to grow exponentially. According to projections from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the global AI market could reach USD 190.6 billion by 2025, positioning TPUs as a foundational technology in this expansion.

    Designed for high-speed, energy-efficient processing of complex tensor operations, TPUs enable faster training and deployment of advanced AI models. As businesses increasingly adopt data-driven strategies, TPUs are powering applications across healthcare, finance, automotive, and telecommunications, improving efficiency, decision-making, and scalability. This unique capability ensures TPUs will remain integral to the next wave of AI innovation. 

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    3.1. Tensor Processing Unit Market Drivers
    3.1.1. Impact Analysis of Market Drivers
    3.2. Tensor Processing Unit Market Restraints
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    5.2. Impact of Russia-Ukraine War
    5.3. Impact of Middle East Conflicts
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    6.1. Tensor Processing Unit Market Share Analysis, 2024
    6.2. Breakdown Data, by Key Manufacturer
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  • MIL-OSI: Atos Renewed as a Google Cloud Partner Managed Service Provider, Supporting Continued Cloud Transformation and Innovation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    News

    Atos Renewed as a Google Cloud Partner Managed Service Provider, Supporting Continued Cloud Transformation and Innovation

    Paris, France – July 23, 2025 – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and managed services, today announced the renewal of its status as a Google Cloud Managed Service Provider (MSP), reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two organizations. This renewal reaffirms Atos’ continued excellence in delivering cloud-native services, scalable infrastructure solutions, and end-to-end digital modernization to enterprises worldwide.

    As a Premier Google Cloud Partner and a certified Google Cloud MSP, Atos will continue to provide advanced support, optimization, and AI-driven management of Google Cloud environments for customers across industries, accelerating their digital journeys to AI solutions and maximizing the value of their cloud investments. The renewed recognition highlights Atos’ proven expertise in cloud migration, data analytics, AI, security, and application modernization. 

    “We are proud to be renewed as a Google Cloud Managed Service Provider, a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering measurable outcomes for our clients,” said Alexa Vandenbempt, Head of Group Partnerships, Atos. “This renewal strengthens our long-standing strategic partnership and enables us to further support organizations in achieving agility, scalability and sustainable growth. This continues our momentum following our recent Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for Crisis Response & Resilience.” 

    Google Cloud’s MSP initiative recognizes partners that meet rigorous standards for technical proficiency, customer success, and service delivery. Atos’ renewal follows a comprehensive audit of its capabilities, customer impact, and ongoing investment in Google Cloud technologies and talent development. 

    This milestone builds on a decade-long collaboration between Atos and Google Cloud, which includes joint go-to-market initiatives including co-innovation labs, Bare Metal Solution, Google Cloud VMware Engine and Database Modernization for AI.  

    For more information, please visit: Atos and Google Cloud – Atos

    ***

    About Atos Group

    Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 72,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 10 billion, operating in 68 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Press contact

    Isabelle Grangé | isabelle.grange@atos.net | +33 (0) 6 64 56 74 88

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  • MIL-OSI: Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Research Highlights Urgency of Windows 11 Migration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Critical infrastructure organisations face increased security, compatibility, performance, cost, and compliance risks if they delay upgrading to Windows 11.

    Bracknell, UK. 23rd July 2025 – Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has released research revealing the challenges and concerns for organisations navigating Windows 10 end-of-life and migrating to the Windows 11 operating system*. With support for Windows 10 ceasing on 14th October 2025, Panasonic’s research shows organisations that have not yet completed their migration are concerned about security risks, costs, and software compatibility issues arising from out-of-support software.

    Panasonic’s whitepaper, ‘Navigating the Shift: The Business Case for Upgrading to Windows 11’ also explores the extent of hardware refreshes needed to support Windows 11, and reveals concerns about the impact of device downtime during upgrade cycles.

    Standing still presents significant security risks and cost implications
    One of the biggest challenges surveyed organisations face is the security risk of inaction or delaying their Windows 11 migration. Ninety-eight percent of organisations surveyed say they are ‘likely’ to invest in Microsoft’s Extended Security Update (ESU) if they have not completed migration to Windows 11 by October.

    More than half (58%) are not confident that they will be able to manage device security without either completing the migration or investing in ESU. They are concerned that if they don’t migrate or purchase ESU, they will be exposed to higher ransomware and malware risk (94%), data breaches (93%), a lack of patches for new security threats (91%), compliance risks (89%) and the impact on business reputation (88%).

    Cost is another concerning factor for organisations delaying their Windows 11 migration beyond October 2025. Two-thirds predict that they’ll face higher costs overall, with 55% expecting these will come in the form of higher cybersecurity expenses. With Microsoft advising that an enterprise with 1,000 devices will face an ESU bill for approximately £320,000 over the three years that ESU is available, the cost of delay is tangible and immediate

    In addition, 48% predict increased support costs and 46% believe business continuity risks will have cost implications. Increased maintenance costs (40%) and hardware costs (38%) are also factors.

    Software upgrade means hardware replacement and reduced productivity
    Surveyed organisations operate an average of 4,000 devices and estimate that 62% either have been, or will still need to be replaced or upgraded, to ensure compatibility with Windows 11. This rises to 76% of devices in organisations with more than 5,000 employees.

    Almost half (45%) of respondents see challenges around the loss of productivity due to downtime when devices are being upgraded. Consequently 75% are adopting a phased approach. One-quarter (25%) are delaying software upgrades to coincide with device replacement. Application and business software compatibility issues are another migration challenge, cited by 47%.

    Upgrades will be managed through a combination of remote upgrades (46%) and in-person upgrades (54%), with 64% expecting to draw heavily on device manufacturer support during the process.

    Benefits of migration outweigh risks of delay
    Respondents currently migrating to Windows 11 expect to unlock important benefits around security and protection (44%), performance and processing power (36%) and having a future-proofed device ecosystem (36%). They also seek to leverage AI features such as Microsoft Copilot or Bing AI (34%) as well as deploying Edge AI capabilities in the field (29%).

    Chris Turner, Head of Go-to-Market, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Europe, comments: “The window is closing for organisations to make a well-planned, measured and cost-effective transition to Windows 11 and start unlocking its benefits. The cost, security, and performance risks of delay are steadily increasing as the end-of-life deadline approaches, which is especially concerning in the critical sectors we surveyed including emergency services, field services and utilities, and defence organisations.

    “Organisations that are still to undertake Windows 11 migration need support to ensure their deployment is not rushed and risky. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK offers customers full transition support to ensure a seamless migration experience, maintain productivity and take the uncertainty from the process. By acting now, businesses can avoid incurring both cost and risk beyond October 2025,” adds Turner.

    To download the Panasonic TOUGHBOOK whitepaper, ‘Navigating the Shift: The Business Case for Upgrading to Windows 11’, please click here: https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/gb/en/whitepapers/navigating-shift-business-case-upgrading-windows-11

    For more information on how Panasonic’s Mobile-IT As-a-Service offering can help your organisation migrate to Windows 11, click here: https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/gb/en/toughbook/Mobile-IT-As-A-Service

    *Research Methodology
    Panasonic commissioned research from 200 decision makers from the UK and Germany (100 each) in March 2025. Respondents are involved with purchasing decisions and working for organisations with 1,000+ employees, in field services and utilities; defence; emergency services; automotive; supply chain and logistics; and manufacturing sectors.

    Panasonic Press Contact
    Lisbeth Lashmana
    Head of European Marketing, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK
    Lisbeth.Lashmana@eu.panasonic.com

    Panasonic Press Contact
    Jim Pople
    C8 Consulting
    jim@c8consulting.co.uk

    About the Panasonic Group
    Founded in 1918, and today a global leader in developing innovative technologies and solutions for wide-ranging applications in the consumer electronics, housing, devices, B2B solutions and energy sectors worldwide, the Panasonic Group switched to an operating company system on April 1, 2022, with Panasonic Holdings Corporation serving as a holding company. The Group reported consolidated net sales of Euro 51.6 billion (8,458.2 billion yen) for the year ended March 31, 2025. To learn more about the Panasonic Group, please visit: https://holdings.panasonic/global/

    About Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH
    Panasonic Connect Europe began operations on October 1st, 2021, creating a new Business-to-Business focused and agile organisation. With more than 400 employees and led by CEO Shusuke Aoki, the business aims to contribute to the success of its customers with innovative products and integrated systems and services – all designed to deliver its vision to Change Work, Advance Society and Connect to Tomorrow.

    Panasonic Connect Europe is headquartered in Wiesbaden and consist of the following business units: 

    • The Mobile Solutions Business Division helping mobile workers improve productivity with its range of Toughbook rugged notebooks, business tablets and handhelds.
    • The Media Entertainment Business Division incorporating Visual System Solutions offering a range of high brightness and reliable projectors as well as high quality displays; and Broadcast & ProAV offering Smart Live Production solutions from an end-to-end portfolio consisting of PTZ and system cameras, camcorders, the Kairos IT/IP platform, switchers and robotic solutions that are widely used for live event capture, sports production, television, and xR studios.
    • Business and Industry Solutions delivering tailored technology solutions focused on Retail, Logistics and Manufacturing. Designed to increase operational efficiency and enhance customer experience, helping businesses to perform at their best, every day.
    • Panasonic Factory Solutions Europe selling a wide range of smart factory solutions including electronics manufacturing solutions, robot and welding systems and software solutions engineering.

    For more information please visit: https://eu.connect.panasonic.com

    Please visit Panasonic Connect Europe’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/panasonic-connect-europe/

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Wallet Launches Sixth Fomo Thursdays With $6,666 Prize in SYRUP Tokens

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has launched the sixth edition of its Fomo Thursdays weekly staking event, featuring SYRUP, the native token of Maple Finance. This week’s prize pool includes 228,000 SYRUP tokens and a top reward of $6,666 equivalent in SYRUP, with 120,000 entry slots.

    Fomo Thursdays is Bitget Wallet’s weekly staking-based token distribution series designed to simplify onchain participation. Users stake $10 USDT to receive a randomized scratch card and can claim their full stake back after the event. All rewards are distributed via smart contracts, removing the need for point systems or trading requirements. A new “Super Draw” mechanism has been introduced for this round. The top prize winner must claim within 24 hours or the $6,666 reward will be redistributed through community giveaways.

    Maple Finance is an institutional DeFi protocol focused on credit markets, providing onchain capital for undercollateralized lending. With the launch of its SYRUP token, the platform is expanding access to yield and governance participation. As the DeFi sector increasingly seeks scalable credit infrastructure, Maple has positioned itself to address institutional capital needs onchain. SYRUP is expected to play a central role in aligning incentives across borrowers, lenders, and protocol stakeholders.

    “We see growing interest in real-world use cases and institutional DeFi,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “Featuring SYRUP on Fomo Thursdays bridges access to the credit-focused Maple ecosystem while maintaining a simple, wallet-native user experience.”

    The staking window opens July 23 at 13:00 UTC and ends July 24 at 13:00 UTC. Token rewards and USDT refunds will be claimable starting July 24 at 14:00 UTC via the Bitget Wallet app.

    For more information, visit the Bitget Wallet official channels.

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

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

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

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4e5ce936-369f-41ae-916e-0f00f253c78e

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Wallet Launches Sixth Fomo Thursdays With $6,666 Prize in SYRUP Tokens

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, the leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has launched the sixth edition of its Fomo Thursdays weekly staking event, featuring SYRUP, the native token of Maple Finance. This week’s prize pool includes 228,000 SYRUP tokens and a top reward of $6,666 equivalent in SYRUP, with 120,000 entry slots.

    Fomo Thursdays is Bitget Wallet’s weekly staking-based token distribution series designed to simplify onchain participation. Users stake $10 USDT to receive a randomized scratch card and can claim their full stake back after the event. All rewards are distributed via smart contracts, removing the need for point systems or trading requirements. A new “Super Draw” mechanism has been introduced for this round. The top prize winner must claim within 24 hours or the $6,666 reward will be redistributed through community giveaways.

    Maple Finance is an institutional DeFi protocol focused on credit markets, providing onchain capital for undercollateralized lending. With the launch of its SYRUP token, the platform is expanding access to yield and governance participation. As the DeFi sector increasingly seeks scalable credit infrastructure, Maple has positioned itself to address institutional capital needs onchain. SYRUP is expected to play a central role in aligning incentives across borrowers, lenders, and protocol stakeholders.

    “We see growing interest in real-world use cases and institutional DeFi,” said Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet. “Featuring SYRUP on Fomo Thursdays bridges access to the credit-focused Maple ecosystem while maintaining a simple, wallet-native user experience.”

    The staking window opens July 23 at 13:00 UTC and ends July 24 at 13:00 UTC. Token rewards and USDT refunds will be claimable starting July 24 at 14:00 UTC via the Bitget Wallet app.

    For more information, visit the Bitget Wallet official channels.

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

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

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

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4e5ce936-369f-41ae-916e-0f00f253c78e

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  • MIL-OSI: Dentsu Expands Partnership with Magnite to Streamline CTV and Video Activation Across EMEA

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONDON, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, has announced a strategic partnership with dentsu in EMEA to accelerate innovation and performance across the media supply chain. Dentsu is tapping into Magnite’s built-for-video tools and technology to power dentsu Total TV and support its ambition to lead in the “Algorithmic Era” of advertising, where interoperability, automation and outcome-driven planning are key.

    Across multiple EMEA markets, including Spain and the UK, the Magnite SpringServe video platform is empowering dentsu with more efficient, data-rich connections to inventory, enabling them to curate premium media experiences with greater precision, transparency and scale. From video and CTV to emerging formats, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to evolving how media is deployed and optimised, with client performance at the centre.

    “Our relationship with dentsu is a great example of how technology and collaboration can unlock real value,” said Julie Selman, SVP, Head of EMEA at Magnite. “We’re proud to support dentsu’s vision for the future by providing the tools and insights needed to deliver stronger results and a more efficient media experience for clients and publishers alike.”

    “In this new era of advertising, media must work harder, smarter and faster,” said Ben Angove, President, Amplifi EMEA & Chief Strategy Officer, Amplifi Global at dentsu. “At dentsu, we are committed to building Next Gen media solutions in partnership with best-in-class technologies that ultimately enable our clients to win and grow in the Algorithmic Era. Our partnership with Magnite gives us the tools to do just that – connecting the right data with the right inventory to drive better results for our clients across the region.”

    Magnite’s technology plays a key role in helping dentsu move beyond transactional media buying, towards a more curated, high-performance approach. The collaboration helps dentsu gain greater visibility and control of their media buys, enabling more intelligent decision-making and unlocking new opportunities for optimisation across the media ecosystem.

    Press contact
    Paige Brewer, Account Executive, Bluestripe Group
    magnite@bluestripegroup.co.uk

    About Magnite
    We’re Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. The world’s leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, colorful Singapore, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

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  • MIL-OSI: 21Shares Partners with Societe Generale to Expand Institutional Access to Crypto ETPs in Europe

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Societe Generale to act as market maker for 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on key German and Eastern Europe fund platforms, expanding institutional access to crypto

    Zurich, 23 July 2025 – 21Shares AG, one of the world’s leading issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), is pleased to announce it has entered into an ETP market making fund platform agreement with Societe Generale, a leading institutional player in exchange traded products, to enhance liquidity across 21Shares ETPs on fund platforms for investors in Germany and Eastern Europe.

    As part of the agreement, Societe Generale will support the trading of 21Shares’ Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs (ABTC, CBTC, AETH, CETH) by providing over-the-counter liquidity on key fund platforms in Germany and Eastern Europe. These platforms, typically operated by major financial institutions, serve as critical infrastructure for institutional trading. By joining these platforms, where Societe Generale acts as a market maker, 21Shares’ flagship crypto products will now be accessible to a wider base of professional investors, expanding institutional reach across Germany and Eastern Europe.

    “We are thrilled to partner with Societe Generale, a major player in the European ETF space, as we continue to expand access to our ETPs,” said Alistair Byas-Perry, Global Head of Capital Markets & EMEA Investment at 21Shares. “By bringing liquidity to our Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, Societe Generale is helping us advance our mission to deliver the most efficient and trusted crypto investment solutions to the market.”

    “Societe Generale is excited to partner with 21Shares, a leading provider of cryptocurrency ETPs, to support the trading of their Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on fund platforms. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative liquidity solutions and enhancing access to a wide range of ETFs and ETPs for our clients,” said Martina Schroettle, Head of ETF Sales Trading UK at Societe Generale.

    The partnership is expected to enhance liquidity, execution quality, and ease of access for German and Eastern European institutional investors navigating the digital asset market.

    For more information on 21Shares’ full product suite, visit www.21shares.com.

    Notes to editors

    About 21Shares

    21Shares is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange traded product providers and offers the largest suite of crypto ETPs in the market. The company was founded to make cryptocurrency more accessible to investors, and to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance. 21Shares listed the world’s first physically-backed crypto ETP in 2018, building a seven-year track record of creating crypto exchange-traded funds that are listed on some of the biggest, most liquid securities exchanges globally. Backed by a specialised research team, proprietary technology, and deep capital markets expertise, 21Shares delivers innovative, simple and cost-efficient investment solutions.

    21Shares is a member of 21.co, a global leader in decentralized finance. For more information, please visit www.21Shares.com.

    Media Contact
    Matteo Valli
    matteo.valli@21shares.com

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    This document and the information contained herein are not for distribution in or into (directly or indirectly) the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution or release would be unlawful.

    This document does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in or into the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. The securities of 21Shares AG to which these materials relate have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. There will not be a public offering of securities in the United States. Neither the US Securities and Exchange Commission nor any securities regulatory authority of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States has approved or disapproved of an investment in the securities or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of the contents of this presentation. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.

    Within the United Kingdom, this document is only being distributed to and is only directed at: (i) to investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”); or (ii) high net worth entities, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”); or (iii) persons who fall within Article 43(2) of the Order, including existing members and creditors of the Company or (iv) any other persons to whom this document can be lawfully distributed in circumstances where section 21(1) of the FSMA does not apply. The securities are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents.

    Exclusively for potential investors in any EEA Member State that has implemented the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) is made available on the Issuer’s website under www.21Shares.com.

    The approval of the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) should not be understood as an endorsement by the SFSA of the securities offered or admitted to trading on a regulated market. Eligible potential investors should read the Issuer’s Base Prospectus (EU) and the relevant Final Terms before making an investment decision in order to understand the potential risks associated with the decision to invest in the securities. You are about to purchase a product that is not simple and may be difficult to understand.

    This document constitutes advertisement within the meaning of the Prospectus Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 and the Swiss Financial Services Act (the “FinSA”) and not a prospectus. The 2024 Base Prospectus of 21Shares AG has been deposited pursuant to article 54(2) FinSA with BX Swiss AG in its function as Swiss prospectus review body within the meaning of article 52 FinSA. The 2024 Base Prospectus and the key information document for any products may be obtained at 21Shares AG’s website (https://21shares.com/ir/prospectus or https://21shares.com/ir/kids).

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