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  • MIL-OSI USA: Clyburn, Leger Fernández, Klobuchar, Luján Lead Effort to Press Commerce Secretary Lutnick to Reverse Harmful Broadband Policy

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative James E (Jim) Clyburn (6th District of South Carolina)

    Text of Letter (PDF)

    WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a group of congressional Democrats in writing a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick addressing the Trump Administration’s recently announced Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Restructuring Policy Notice. The BEAD program was established by Congress in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable broadband to connect the nearly 25 million Americans that continue to wait for high-speed internet access.

    In their letter to Secretary Lutnick, the lawmakers urge the Department of Commerce to ensure that states receive the full funding and flexibility they retained prior to the issuance of the restructuring notice to fully meet those statutory objectives. 

    “Access to affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States” the Members wrote. “We therefore urge you to implement the BEAD program in accordance with the best reading of the statute so we can make high-quality internet accessible and affordable for all Americans.”

    The BEAD program, enacted into law in 2021 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $42 billion to provide high-quality internet access to millions of Americans who remain unserved, to ensure affordability, and to facilitate adoption. The bipartisan process that crafted the program was informed by the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, comprehensive broadband legislation formulated by the House Democratic Rural Broadband Task Force in conjunction with the Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Democrats.

    The letter was also signed by Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Angus King (I-ME), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) as well as Representatives Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), Bishop (D-GA-02), Bynum (D-OR-05), Carson (D-IN-07), Carter (D-LA-02), Cleaver (D-MO-05),  Davis (D-IL-07), DelBene (D-WA-01), Evans (D-PA-03),  Fields (D-LA-06), Figures (D-AL-02), Garcia (D-TX-29), Goodlander (D-NH-02), Hoyle (D-OR-04), Huffman (D-CA-02), Lofgren (D-CA-18), McGovern (D-MA-02), Menendez (D-NJ-08), Mrvan (D-IN-01), Neguse (D-CO-02), Pappas (D-NH-01), Scholten (D-MI-03), Sewell (D-AL-07), Soto (D-FL-09), Thompson (D-MS-02), Titus (D-NV-01), Tlaib (D-MI-12), Tokuda (D-HI-02), Williams (D-GA-05), and Wilson (D-FL-24).  

    The full text of the letter is available here and below:

    Dear Secretary Lutnick: 

    We write to express our opposition to the Department of Commerce’s recently announced BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice. The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program was established by Congress in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide high-quality, affordable, and sustainable broadband to connect the nearly 25 million Americans that continue to wait for high-speed internet access. We urge you to ensure that states receive the full funding and flexibility they retained prior to the issuance of the restructuring notice to fully meet these statutory objectives. 

    The broadband division of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law begins with this congressional finding: “Access to affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband is essential to full participation in modern life in the United States.” This fundamental reality is why the BEAD program was established to fulfill the subsequent finding that “the benefits of broadband should be broadly enjoyed by all.” To achieve this goal, the statute states that funding recipients must “ensure coverage of broadband service to all unserved locations” before using any funds for other purposes. The restructuring notice appears to violate this requirement by allowing applicants to exclude certain unserved locations. Such an allowance would defy bipartisan congressional intent, which was predicated on the understanding that public investment was needed to achieve universal service precisely because building the infrastructure to cover many rural areas was too costly to be profitable. 

    In addition to excluding unserved, predominantly rural locations, the restructuring notice would likely result in others receiving worse service. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires that “priority broadband projects” funded by the program be “designed to provide broadband service that meets speed, latency, reliability, consistency in quality of service, and related criteria as the Assistant Secretary shall determine; and [to] ensure that the network[s] built by the project[s] can easily scale speeds over time to meet the evolving connectivity needs of households and businesses, and support the deployment of 5G, successor wireless technologies, and other advanced services.” Of currently available technologies, fiber-optic networks are faster and more reliable and can scale speeds much more easily. We made the decision to invest larger sums now in broadband infrastructure that would be resilient and capable of meeting Americans’ growing digital demands for decades. 

    The restructuring notice also undermines the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s provisions designed to ensure that broadband service is affordable and put to good use. The new rules remove specific requirements that ensured that participating providers would provide a low-cost internet option for low-income customers as required by the statute. Additionally, while the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law specifically allows funds to be spent on “broadband adoption, including programs to provide affordable internet-capable devices,” the notice rescinds approval of previously approved “non-deployment activities” and puts all funding for these activities on hold. For example, this provision of the notice puts on hold a South Carolina plan to use BEAD program funds for virtual primary health—equipping low-income households in rural health deserts with access to the full suite of virtual health services at no cost to the patients. If the broadband infrastructure being built by BEAD program funds isn’t put to good use, much of the investment will have been wasted. 

    As reflected in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s congressional findings, high-quality internet access is a requirement to fully participate in the world, and the BEAD program is our once-in-a century opportunity to finish closing the digital divide. We fear this opportunity would be squandered by the restructuring notice and its changes to coverage, quality, and affordability. We therefore urge you to implement the BEAD program in accordance with the best reading of the statute so we can make high-quality internet accessible and affordable for all Americans.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: More than 20,000 arrests in year-long global crackdown on phone and Internet scams

    Source: Interpol (news and events)

    9 December 2020

    Targeting rising trends in telephone and online scams, Operation First Light intercepted over 150 million dollars in illicit funds.

    LYON, France: A year-long investigative clampdown on criminal networks coordinated by INTERPOL has demonstrated the scale of phone and online frauds worldwide.

    Codenamed First Light, the operation officially concluded in November with the following results:

    • 10,380 locations raided
    • 21,549 operators, fraudsters and money launderers arrested
    • 310 bank accounts frozen
    • USD 153 973 709 worth of illicit funds intercepted.

    This latest edition of Operation First Light marked the first time law enforcement has coordinated with INTERPOL on a global scale to combat telecoms fraud, with operations taking place on every continent.

    Purple Notices

    A three-month enforcement phase (1 September – 30 November 2019) saw 35 countries participate in a coordinated crackdown on organized crime groups engaged in various types of telecommunications and social engineering scams.

    This was followed by a year of intensive information sharing among participating countries, analyzing the intelligence acquired in the operation in order to identify suspects and pursue investigative leads.

    Based on the criminal techniques uncovered, INTERPOL also issued three Purple Notices on telephone scams, investment fraud and fraud schemes taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Purple Notices provide information on objects, devices and concealment methods used by criminals – information that law enforcement organizations can access through INTERPOL’s secure I-24/7.

    INTERPOL impersonation

    Other types of fraud exposed in the operation include business e-mail compromise, romance scams and ‘smishing’, where standard messaging service (SMS) messages are sent to coerce a victim to divulge personal information that can subsequently be fraudulently used.

    In Singapore, police arrested a man who presented false INTERPOL credentials when accompanying an elderly woman into a bank for a withdrawal. A further investigation found that the man appeared to be himself the victim of fraudsters who had called him pretending to be Chinese law enforcement agents, provided him with the fraudulent identification and directed him to seize the elderly woman’s funds.

    A transnational threat

    The results underscored the transnational nature of many telephone and online scams, where perpetrators often operate from a different country or even continent than their victims.

    Leveraging the borderless nature of the Internet, fraudsters rarely respect national jurisdictions in their scams. The money extracted from victims is also likely to involve multiple countries as criminals use overseas bank accounts or money mules to launder their funds.

    “It is important for member countries to remember that they are not alone in combatting these frauds,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Jürgen Stock.

    “INTERPOL’s global network exists to support one another in precisely this situation, with the timely sharing of police information and intelligence, particularly when it crosses one or more jurisdictions,” added Secretary General Stock.

    “The COVID-19 pandemic has seen telecommunications and social engineering frauds multiply. Operation First Light has achieved remarkable success in the past year yet, going forward, a much broader global coalition of law enforcement – facilitated by INTERPOL – will be needed to combat these threats,” said Duan Daqi, Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Beijing.

    The latest phase of Operation First Light was supported by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has accepted the request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 24

            

    Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has accepted the request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares

    NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

    With reference to Spar Nord Bank A/S’ (“Spar Nord Bank”) company announcement no. 23 dated 25 June 2025, regarding Spar Nord Bank’s request to Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S to remove the Spar Nord Bank shares (ISIN DK0060036564) from trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has today accepted to remove the shares from trading and official listing.

    The last day of trading will be 23 July 2025, which is the same day as the last business day of the four-week compulsory acquisition period.

    Any questions may be addressed to CFO Rune Brandt Børglum on telephone: +45 96 34 42 36.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has accepted the request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 24

            

    Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has accepted the request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares

    NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

    With reference to Spar Nord Bank A/S’ (“Spar Nord Bank”) company announcement no. 23 dated 25 June 2025, regarding Spar Nord Bank’s request to Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S to remove the Spar Nord Bank shares (ISIN DK0060036564) from trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S, Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S has today accepted to remove the shares from trading and official listing.

    The last day of trading will be 23 July 2025, which is the same day as the last business day of the four-week compulsory acquisition period.

    Any questions may be addressed to CFO Rune Brandt Børglum on telephone: +45 96 34 42 36.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Internet access in Iran returns to pre-war levels: minister

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

    Iran’s Internet access has returned to pre-war levels, the country’s communications minister said Wednesday, following a temporary shutdown during the recent conflict with Israel.

    Sattar Hashemi, Iran’s minister of Information and Communications Technology, made the announcement in a post on the social platform X, a day after a ceasefire was declared between Iran and Israel, ending 12 days of fighting.

    Iran imposed restrictions on Internet access shortly after Israel launched a series of airstrikes across the country on June 13, targeting nuclear and military sites. The strikes killed several senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of civilians, according to Iranian officials.

    In the wake of the attacks, pro-Israeli hackers also claimed that they launched cyberattacks on Iran’s banking system, disrupting services at several banks. Enditem

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/ANGOLA – “They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola calls for criminalization of diviners

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Wednesday, 25 June 2025

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    Saurimo (Agenzia Fides) – “They are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development,” said José Manuel Imbamba, Archbishop of Saurimo, speaking to a group of journalists at the end of a pastoral visit to the parishes of Our Lady of Fatima in Muconda and Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus in Dala.He was referring to the strong influence and impact that “diviners, fortune tellers, and clairvoyants” have on the population. The Archbishop has called for the criminalization of diviners in Angola. “We found people whose honor and dignity have been destroyed. I ask the authorities and jurists of this country to urgently criminalize diviners in our land,” he stated.The Archbishop lamented that the diviners “are destroying communities, dividing and impoverishing families, killing development. For me, this must be confronted now. To passively witness this spectacle of theft and lies is to allow society itself to collapse.”The Archbishop, who started his Episcopal Ministry in December 2008 as Bishop of Angola’s Dundo Diocese expressed concern about the prevalence of superstition in Angola. “We must break free from the myths and falsehoods that make us believe death is always caused by someone else. Ours must become a society of knowledge, science, and reason,” the Angolan Catholic Bishop, who serves as the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST) said.Denouncing the belief in mystical objects and rituals as sources of power, he said, “We can no longer fall into the trap of thinking some doll or object gives us life, wealth, or fame. This outdated mentality must be broken.” Archbishop Imbamba faulted educated individuals, who participate in or tolerate such practices, saying, “Those so-called doctors and graduates who still cling to these superstitions are not yet free from the darkness of ignorance. They remain culturally enslaved.”Last year, one of these individuals was going house to house, demanding payment for entering homes uninvited, claiming to be searching for witchcraft. Often, it’s their accomplices who plant suspicious items in homes to validate their false claims,” he recounted the incident in Angola’s Monoco Province.“It is unacceptable for the authorities to stand by while these people disturb peaceful citizens, entering private property under the guise of fetishism. This must end.”Archbishop Imbamba, who has been at the helm of Saurimo Archdiocese since his installation in July 2011 called for a legal intervention, and added, “This issue is often brushed aside as part of customary law, but we must reform these customs. Culture should liberate, not oppress.”“Authorities must sit down and say: our jurists must criminalize this. Because the violations being committed are unspeakable.” (AP)(Agenzia Fides, 25/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Burundi: Inauguration of Jiji hydroelectric power plant – a huge step towards energy self-sufficiency

    Source: European Investment Bank

    EIB

    The President of the Republic of Burundi today officially inaugurated the Jiji hydroelectric power plant, in the presence of a large delegation of national authorities and representatives of the development partners that co-financed the project. Located in Bururi province, this large-scale infrastructure marks a key step forward in the country’s pursuit of energy self-sufficiency. It is also a strong signal for an investment-friendly climate to ensure more inclusive and sustainable economic development for Burundi.

    With the Mulembwe plant to be completed in the coming months, the two plants will have an installed capacity of 49.5 megawatts and estimated annual production of 235 gigawatt hours of clean energy. They will provide electricity to 15 000 households, 7 000 businesses and 1 700 industrial facilities. This new capacity will not only improve access to electricity for thousands of people, but will also boost productivity in key sectors such as health, education, agribusiness and ICT.

    The construction of these two plants at a total cost of $320 million was made possible thanks to strong cooperation between the Burundi government and the development partners – the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the World Bank (WB) and the European Union (EU).

    Speaking at the inauguration, AfDB Country Manager in Burundi Pascal Yembiline said: “As a longstanding partner of Burundi, the African Development Bank is proud to have contributed to the implementation of this infrastructure project, which is fully in line with its strategic priorities, the Hi-5s. We are convinced that this flagship infrastructure will increase access to reliable and affordable energy and help create a sustainably prosperous Burundi.”

    Head of the EIB Regional Hub for East Africa Edward Claessen said: “The fact that the Jiji and Mulembwe dam project is a renewable energy project, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, is particularly significant. Our financing for this project formed part of the European Union’s strategy to develop clean, sustainable infrastructure in Africa and is also aligned with decarbonisation efforts needed by companies to grow.”

    World Bank Representative in Burundi Hawa Cisse Wagué added that: “The Jiji hydroelectric power plant and the lines and substations built as part of the project are not infrastructure like any other. This infrastructure helps ensure Burundi’s economic and social development. It is a key driver to improve people’s access to energy as well as supporting industrialisation, job creation and economic growth.”

    EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Burundi Elisabetta Pietrobon stressed that: “Energy remains a central priority in development and thus in EU cooperation. This is why the European Union, its Member States and its institutions have supported this project from the very beginning, including funding for the various design and implementation phases, right up to the deployment of infrastructure and equipment. ”

    All of Burundi’s development partners unanimously confirmed their commitment to supporting the country in its transformation efforts on the road to achieving its strategic vision: to become an emerging country by 2040 and a developed country by 2060.

    Since the start of the construction phase, the project has created several hundred jobs, boosting the local economy while strengthening the technical capacities of the surrounding communities. Its entry into operation marks the beginning of a new cycle of opportunities, both in the energy sector and in other strategic areas. With more reliable, accessible and affordable energy, small and medium businesses will now have better conditions to develop, generate jobs and make a lasting contribution to the country’s economic growth. At the same time, the commissioning of the dam will help to create a trusting environment for investors, the people of Burundi and foreigners alike.

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    The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. It finances investments that contribute to EU policy objectives.

    EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance, and a key partner of Global Gateway. We aim to support €100 billion of investment by the end of 2027 — around one-third of the overall target of this EU initiative. Within Team Europe, EIB Global fosters strong, focused partnerships alongside fellow development finance institutions and civil society. EIB Global brings the EIB Group closer to people, companies and institutions through our offices across the world. High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here.

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Heads to Milan as Sponsor at ETHMilan 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly joins ETHMilan 2025 as the official Viscoti Sponsor, aligned with its expansion strategy in Europe and beyond. Held on June 24 at the iconic Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia in Milan, Italy, ETHMilan brings together developers, founders, and thinkers shaping the decentralized future.

    This event follows hot on the heels of Bitget’s high-profile MotoGP partnership, marking a powerful back-to-back showcase of the brand’s expanding influence—on the track and on the blockchain stage. ETHMilan’s timing couldn’t be better, as it underscores Bitget’s commitment to blending mainstream visibility with meaningful industry engagement.

    ETHMilan 2025 gathered more than 1,000 participants and featured over 50 speakers, including notable names like Alessandro Mazza, Marco Monaco from TAC, Stefano Rossi from PwC Italia, and Filippo Moraschi (FolksFinance). As one of Italy’s largest Web3 conferences, ETHMilan has staged impactful panels on DeFi, DAOs, Ethereum scaling, and creative tech innovation.

    As part of this year’s program, Bitget’s Chief Operating Officer, Vugar Usi Zade, took to the stage to discuss how centralized exchanges (CEXs), blockchain, and crypto infrastructure are redefining the global financial system. In a cycle where institutions and regulations are finally catching up with the technology, Vugar shared insights on how CEXs are adapting, shifting from transactional platforms to ecosystem enablers.

    The appearance aligns with Bitget’s broader push to shape the discourse around crypto maturity, user trust, and long-term utility. “ETHMilan is more than a developer event—it’s a signal that Milan is becoming a serious node on the global Web3 map,” said Vugar. “Bitget is here not just to participate, but to help drive the conversations that move the industry forward.”

    Bitget also hosted a breakfast reception at the Museum of Science & Technology, offering builders and industry leaders a space to connect over key themes like compliance, CeFi/DeFi evolution, and everything else crypto-related.

    The event marks another milestone in Bitget’s expansion across Europe, where it continues to operate under increasing regulatory clarity, including licenses in Italy, Lithuania, Georgia, and several other markets. With over 120 million users globally and a daily trading volume of $20 billion, Bitget’s presence at ETHMilan reflects its commitment to driving adoption.

    About Bitget

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

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

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

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a809f43e-6a11-4cd5-bb64-df0a93e4886a

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/44b3903e-1f12-4dce-88fd-00d96ccf4187

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Heads to Milan as Sponsor at ETHMilan 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly joins ETHMilan 2025 as the official Viscoti Sponsor, aligned with its expansion strategy in Europe and beyond. Held on June 24 at the iconic Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia in Milan, Italy, ETHMilan brings together developers, founders, and thinkers shaping the decentralized future.

    This event follows hot on the heels of Bitget’s high-profile MotoGP partnership, marking a powerful back-to-back showcase of the brand’s expanding influence—on the track and on the blockchain stage. ETHMilan’s timing couldn’t be better, as it underscores Bitget’s commitment to blending mainstream visibility with meaningful industry engagement.

    ETHMilan 2025 gathered more than 1,000 participants and featured over 50 speakers, including notable names like Alessandro Mazza, Marco Monaco from TAC, Stefano Rossi from PwC Italia, and Filippo Moraschi (FolksFinance). As one of Italy’s largest Web3 conferences, ETHMilan has staged impactful panels on DeFi, DAOs, Ethereum scaling, and creative tech innovation.

    As part of this year’s program, Bitget’s Chief Operating Officer, Vugar Usi Zade, took to the stage to discuss how centralized exchanges (CEXs), blockchain, and crypto infrastructure are redefining the global financial system. In a cycle where institutions and regulations are finally catching up with the technology, Vugar shared insights on how CEXs are adapting, shifting from transactional platforms to ecosystem enablers.

    The appearance aligns with Bitget’s broader push to shape the discourse around crypto maturity, user trust, and long-term utility. “ETHMilan is more than a developer event—it’s a signal that Milan is becoming a serious node on the global Web3 map,” said Vugar. “Bitget is here not just to participate, but to help drive the conversations that move the industry forward.”

    Bitget also hosted a breakfast reception at the Museum of Science & Technology, offering builders and industry leaders a space to connect over key themes like compliance, CeFi/DeFi evolution, and everything else crypto-related.

    The event marks another milestone in Bitget’s expansion across Europe, where it continues to operate under increasing regulatory clarity, including licenses in Italy, Lithuania, Georgia, and several other markets. With over 120 million users globally and a daily trading volume of $20 billion, Bitget’s presence at ETHMilan reflects its commitment to driving adoption.

    About Bitget

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

    For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet
    For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

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

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a809f43e-6a11-4cd5-bb64-df0a93e4886a

    https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/44b3903e-1f12-4dce-88fd-00d96ccf4187

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  • MIL-OSI: IgniteX Sponsors Taiwan Blockchain Hackathon, Empowering Next Generation of Web3 Innovators

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC IgniteX, successfully concluded its Silver Partnership sponsorship of Taiwan’s premier Blockchain Hackathon series with Demo Day on June 22, 2025.

    Four-Week Innovation Program

    The comprehensive hackathon program brought together Taiwan’s brightest blockchain developers across four sessions from June 8-22. The series included an opening ceremony on June 8th, intensive development sessions on June 10th and 18th, and concluded with Demo Day and expert panel discussion on June 22.

    Strategic Partnership Impact

    As a Silver Sponsor, IgniteX achieved significant brand visibility throughout the event series. The partnership included strategic booth presence and comprehensive integration across university blockchain communities, local DAOs, and social channels. Leo, MEXC Traditional Chinese Market Business Head, delivered a keynote presentation introducing IgniteX services and participated as a featured panelist during Demo Day. His engagement included sharing insights on blockchain innovation trends and facilitating discussions with finalist teams and industry experts about the future of decentralized technologies.

    Expanding Educational Partnerships in Taiwan

    This hackathon sponsorship builds upon MEXC’s broader commitment to Taiwan’s blockchain education ecosystem. MEXC has established collaborative partnerships with leading Taiwanese universities, including National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), to foster fintech and blockchain education innovation. The company’s educational initiatives extend beyond traditional sponsorship to include direct industry mentorship and curriculum development support.

    Fostering Web3 Innovation and Strategic Vision

    “This hackathon represents IgniteX’s commitment to fostering blockchain innovation in Taiwan’s vibrant tech ecosystem,” said Leo, MEXC Traditional Chinese Market Business Head. “By supporting these talented developers and entrepreneurs, we’re helping build the foundation for the next generation of Web3 applications and services.”

    IgniteX’s educational investment reinforces its commitment to integrating blockchain education with hands-on development experience. The company provides participants with exposure to development tools, industry best practices, and direct feedback from experienced practitioners within the MEXC ecosystem.

    This sponsorship has sparked discussions about establishing regular blockchain innovation events in Taiwan and potentially creating ongoing partnership programs with academic institutions. MEXC’s investment in Taiwan’s blockchain community contributes to the region’s growing reputation as a blockchain-friendly jurisdiction with strong technical talent, supporting the company’s broader goals of expanding its presence in Asia while identifying and nurturing emerging blockchain talent.

    About MEXC IgniteX
    MEXC IgniteX is a comprehensive Web3 innovation platform providing cutting-edge services for blockchain developers, entrepreneurs, and enterprises. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, MEXC IgniteX drives adoption and innovation across the global blockchain ecosystem.

    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4bef5682-2ec8-44e8-94ac-0eb7fbd5eea3

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme briefing webinar for service providers held today

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Cybersecurity Service Providers Connect Programme briefing webinar for service providers held today 
         The programme aims to strengthen the connection between cybersecurity service providers and local businesses and organisations, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to assist in sourcing suitable cybersecurity solutions. After categorisation and vetting, the HKCERT will put the information of service providers meeting predefined requirements on a dedicated website to facilitate SMEs in sourcing and procuring suitable cybersecurity services. The related solutions mainly cover four service areas: Internet Security Solution, Cybersecurity Assessment Service, Managed Security and Incident Response Service, and Cybersecurity Training Service. Meanwhile, the programme also includes the provision of a cybersecurity resource hub, offering guidance on cybersecurity solutions and references for best practices in cybersecurity for SMEs.
     
         In addition to the programme, the DPO has also partnered with the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited to launch the free and integrated security service “Cybersec One” in March 2025, helping participating organisations identify website vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and provide solutions to empower local secondary schools and primary schools, non-governmental organisations and SMEs to strengthen their cybersecurity resilience in all dimensions. The DPO will continue to safeguard cybersecurity in Hong Kong through fostering industry collaboration and uniting diverse stakeholders, thus promoting the sustainable development of Hong Kong’s digital economy.
    Issued at HKT 17:55

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Announces Humanity Protocol (H) Listing with $90,000 H and 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces the listing of Humanity Protocol (H) on June 25, 2025 (UTC). To celebrate the listing, MEXC is launching a special event for new and existing users, featuring a total prize pool of $90,000 in H and 50,000 USDT.

    Humanity Protocol is a decentralized identity network that enables users to prove their authentic humanness through palm scan technology while maintaining complete privacy. Built on zero-knowledge cryptography, the protocol creates a Sybil-resistant identity system that works seamlessly across digital and physical environments. Humanity Protocol utilizes H tokens as the native utility token for governance, staking, and verification services, with a total supply of 10 billion H tokens.

    The Airdrop+ event runs from June 24, 2025, 10:00 (UTC) to July 3, 2025, 10:00 (UTC) and includes the following benefits:

    • Benefit 1: New users who deposit will share $75,000 in H.
    • Benefit 2: All users can participate in the Spot Challenge to share $5,000 in H.
    • Benefit 3: All users can participate in the Futures Challenge to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus.
    • Benefit 4: All users can invite new users to share $10,000 in H.

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising crypto projects. According to the TokenInsight report , MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings and fastest listing speed, maintaining high-frequency launches within bi-weekly cycles and demonstrating its ability to quickly capture market trends. To date, MEXC has listed more than 3,000 digital assets.

    With exceptional trading depth, competitive trading fees, and robust security measures, MEXC delivers a superior trading experience for users. Moving forward, MEXC will continue to maintain its industry-leading listing efficiency, innovate continuously, and expand its product offerings, ensuring users can access the best opportunities in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

    For full event details and participation rules, please visit here.

    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, everyday 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.
    MEXC Official Website｜X｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/358d3620-cb53-48c1-82f8-e482df5c1e8f

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Announces Humanity Protocol (H) Listing with $90,000 H and 50,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announces the listing of Humanity Protocol (H) on June 25, 2025 (UTC). To celebrate the listing, MEXC is launching a special event for new and existing users, featuring a total prize pool of $90,000 in H and 50,000 USDT.

    Humanity Protocol is a decentralized identity network that enables users to prove their authentic humanness through palm scan technology while maintaining complete privacy. Built on zero-knowledge cryptography, the protocol creates a Sybil-resistant identity system that works seamlessly across digital and physical environments. Humanity Protocol utilizes H tokens as the native utility token for governance, staking, and verification services, with a total supply of 10 billion H tokens.

    The Airdrop+ event runs from June 24, 2025, 10:00 (UTC) to July 3, 2025, 10:00 (UTC) and includes the following benefits:

    • Benefit 1: New users who deposit will share $75,000 in H.
    • Benefit 2: All users can participate in the Spot Challenge to share $5,000 in H.
    • Benefit 3: All users can participate in the Futures Challenge to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus.
    • Benefit 4: All users can invite new users to share $10,000 in H.

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising crypto projects. According to the TokenInsight report , MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings and fastest listing speed, maintaining high-frequency launches within bi-weekly cycles and demonstrating its ability to quickly capture market trends. To date, MEXC has listed more than 3,000 digital assets.

    With exceptional trading depth, competitive trading fees, and robust security measures, MEXC delivers a superior trading experience for users. Moving forward, MEXC will continue to maintain its industry-leading listing efficiency, innovate continuously, and expand its product offerings, ensuring users can access the best opportunities in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

    For full event details and participation rules, please visit here.

    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, everyday 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.
    MEXC Official Website｜X｜ Telegram ｜How to Sign Up on MEXC

    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/358d3620-cb53-48c1-82f8-e482df5c1e8f

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  • MIL-OSI:  Notice of compulsory acquisition and request for delisting

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Company announcement no. 23

            

    Notice of compulsory acquisition and request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S’ shares from Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S

    NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR TO ANY JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

    Compulsory acquisition of the remaining minority shareholders in Spar Nord Bank A/S

    With reference to Spar Nord Bank A/S’ (“Spar Nord Bank”) company announcement no. 15 of 28 May 2025, announcing that Nykredit Realkredit A/S (“Nykredit”) had completed its tender offer for Spar Nord Bank A/S and acquired a total ownership interest of 96.54 per cent of the share capital and associated voting rights in Spar Nord Bank (excluding treasury shares), Nykredit has today decided to complete a compulsory acquisition of the remaining Spar Nord Bank shares held by minority shareholders in Spar Nord Bank (except for Spar Nord Bank’s treasury shares).

    All remaining minority shareholders in Spar Nord Bank are requested to transfer their Spar Nord Bank shares to Nykredit within a period of four weeks expiring on 23 July 2025, at 23:59 CEST. Spar Nord Bank minority shareholders who do not voluntarily transfer their Spar Nord Bank shares to Nykredit before the expiry of this deadline will, upon expiry of the deadline, have their Spar Nord Bank shares compulsorily acquired at a price of DKK 210.50 per share, corresponding to the price paid by Nykredit for the Spar Nord Bank shares acquired in connection with the tender offer.

    Reference is made to Nykredit’s announcement regarding compulsory acquisition, which is attached to this announcement.

    Request for delisting of Spar Nord Bank A/S shares from Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S

    Following Nykredit’s decision to initiate a compulsory acquisition of the shares held by the remaining minority shareholders in Spar Nord Bank, Spar Nord Bank’s Board of Directors has, at the request of Nykredit, resolved to request Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S to remove the Spar Nord Bank shares (ISIN DK0060036564) from trading and official listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S.

    Provided that Nasdaq Copenhagen A/S accepts the request, the delisting will be effected on 23 July 2025, which is the last business day of the four-week compulsory acquisition period.

    Any questions may be addressed to CFO Rune Brandt Børglum on telephone: +45 96 34 42 36.

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  • MIL-OSI: WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation

    Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, WISeSat.Space, a provider of secure satellite communications and space infrastructure, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss-based nanosatellite IoT network operator, under which WISeSat will be gaining access to the operational satellite constellation of Astrocast. This collaboration significantly expands WISeSat’s existing operational satellite connectivity as Astrocast operates one of the largest LEO satellite networks in Europe.

    This agreement marks a major step in WISeSat’s mission to build a fully sovereign and secure European space ecosystem, aligned with EU space autonomy goals and ambitions. The expanded constellation access will strengthen connectivity, resilience, and coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) and critical infrastructure services across Europe and other strategic global regions.

    Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey and WISeSat.Space, stated: “This is a decisive moment for the future of secure space communications in Europe. By utilizing Astrocast’s operational constellation, WISeSat’s is not only expanding its orbital reach, but it is also reinforcing Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This partnership allows us to deliver more robust, real-time, and cyber-secure satellite-based services across key industries and geographies. It’s a powerful example of how Swiss-led innovation can shape the future of a sovereign, digital Europe.”

    This service agreement with Astrocast will support WISeSat’s secure IoT and communication services, which are powered by WISeKey’s cybersecurity and digital identity technologies, and deployed across sectors such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, energy, and defense.

    Fabien Jordan, CEO of Astrocast, added: “After a very challenging period of restructuring, the Astrocast constellation remains very reliable. We are excited to make this unique network usable for WISeSat and to help them shape the future of secure European space related services. This partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in advancing innovation and delivering high-value, satellite IoT solutions.”

    This agreement also paves the way for deeper cooperation in areas such as edge AI in space, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite cybersecurity, further cementing Europe’s leadership in next-generation space technology.

    About Astrocast

    Astrocast SA operates a global nanosatellite IoT network, enabling reliable and cost-effective connectivity for remote and underserved regions. With a strong focus on innovation, Astrocast’s technology supports a wide range of industrial and environmental applications.

    About WISeSat.Space

    WISeSat.Space, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), provides secure satellite infrastructure designed to support sovereign European communications, IoT services, and critical mission applications. Its constellation of small satellites ensures end-to-end security and data sovereignty across strategic sectors.

    About WISeKey

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

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  • MIL-OSI: WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    WISeSat Signs a Service Agreement with Astrocast to Allow Access to Astrocast’s Operational Satellite Constellation

    Geneva, Switzerland – June 25, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary, WISeSat.Space, a provider of secure satellite communications and space infrastructure, signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Astrocast, a Swiss-based nanosatellite IoT network operator, under which WISeSat will be gaining access to the operational satellite constellation of Astrocast. This collaboration significantly expands WISeSat’s existing operational satellite connectivity as Astrocast operates one of the largest LEO satellite networks in Europe.

    This agreement marks a major step in WISeSat’s mission to build a fully sovereign and secure European space ecosystem, aligned with EU space autonomy goals and ambitions. The expanded constellation access will strengthen connectivity, resilience, and coverage for Internet of Things (IoT) and critical infrastructure services across Europe and other strategic global regions.

    Carlos Moreira, CEO of WISeKey and WISeSat.Space, stated: “This is a decisive moment for the future of secure space communications in Europe. By utilizing Astrocast’s operational constellation, WISeSat’s is not only expanding its orbital reach, but it is also reinforcing Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This partnership allows us to deliver more robust, real-time, and cyber-secure satellite-based services across key industries and geographies. It’s a powerful example of how Swiss-led innovation can shape the future of a sovereign, digital Europe.”

    This service agreement with Astrocast will support WISeSat’s secure IoT and communication services, which are powered by WISeKey’s cybersecurity and digital identity technologies, and deployed across sectors such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, energy, and defense.

    Fabien Jordan, CEO of Astrocast, added: “After a very challenging period of restructuring, the Astrocast constellation remains very reliable. We are excited to make this unique network usable for WISeSat and to help them shape the future of secure European space related services. This partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration in advancing innovation and delivering high-value, satellite IoT solutions.”

    This agreement also paves the way for deeper cooperation in areas such as edge AI in space, post-quantum cryptography, and satellite cybersecurity, further cementing Europe’s leadership in next-generation space technology.

    About Astrocast

    Astrocast SA operates a global nanosatellite IoT network, enabling reliable and cost-effective connectivity for remote and underserved regions. With a strong focus on innovation, Astrocast’s technology supports a wide range of industrial and environmental applications.

    About WISeSat.Space

    WISeSat.Space, a subsidiary of WISeKey International Holding Ltd (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), provides secure satellite infrastructure designed to support sovereign European communications, IoT services, and critical mission applications. Its constellation of small satellites ensures end-to-end security and data sovereignty across strategic sectors.

    About WISeKey

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

    Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

    Disclaimer
    This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa’s predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

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  • Fragile ceasefire holding, Trump envoy says peace talks with Iran ‘promising’

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signalled that their air war had ended, at least for now.

    Each side claimed victory on Tuesday after 12 days of war, which the U.S. joined with airstrikes in support of Israel to take out Iran’s uranium-enrichment facilities.

    Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said late on Tuesday that talks between the United States and Iran were “promising” and that Washington was hopeful for a long-term peace deal.

    “We are already talking to each other, not just directly but also through interlocutors. I think that the conversations are promising. We are hopeful that we can have a long-term peace agreement that resurrects Iran,” Witkoff said in an interview on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle” show.

    “Now it’s for us to sit down with the Iranians and get to a comprehensive peace agreement, and I am very confident that we are going to achieve that,” he added.

    Trump said over the weekend that U.S. stealth bombers had “obliterated” Iran’s programme to develop nuclear weapons. Iran says its enrichment activities are for civilian purposes only.

    But Trump’s claim appeared to be contradicted by an initial report by one of his administration’s intelligence agencies, according to three people familiar with the matter.

    One of the sources said Iran’s enriched uranium stocks had not been eliminated, and the country’s nuclear programme, much of which is buried deep underground, may have been set back only a month or two.

    The White House said the intelligence assessment was “flat out wrong.”

    According to the report, which was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the strikes sealed off the entrances to two of the facilities, but did not collapse underground buildings, said one of the people familiar with its findings.

    Some centrifuges remained intact, the Washington Post said, citing an unnamed person familiar with the report.

    Trump’s administration told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that its weekend strikes had “degraded” Iran’s nuclear programme, short of Trump’s assertion that the facilities had been “obliterated.”

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the attack had removed the nuclear threat against Israel and he was determined to thwart any attempt by Tehran to revive its weapons program.

    “We have removed two immediate existential threats to us: the threat of nuclear annihilation and the threat of annihilation by 20,000 ballistic missiles,” he said.

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country had successfully ended the war in what he called a “great victory,” according to Iranian media.

    Pezeshkian also told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Tehran was ready to resolve differences with the U.S., according to official news agency IRNA.

    Israel launched the surprise air war on June 13, attacking Iranian nuclear facilities and killing top military commanders in the worst blow to the Islamic Republic since the 1980s war with Iraq.

    Iran, which denies trying to build nuclear weapons, retaliated with barrages of missiles on Israeli military sites and cities.

    RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

    Israel’s military lifted restrictions on activity across the country at 8 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) on Tuesday, and officials said Ben Gurion Airport, the country’s main airport near Tel Aviv, had reopened. Iran’s airspace likewise will be reopened, state-affiliated Nournews reported.

    Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some respite after plummeting in the last two sessions, as investors assessed the stability of the ceasefire and the diminished prospect of an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

    The truce appeared fragile: Both Israel and Iran took hours to acknowledge they had accepted the ceasefire and accused each other of violating it.

    Trump scolded both sides but aimed especially stinging criticism at Israel, telling the close U.S. ally to “calm down now.” He later said Israel called off further attacks at his command.

    Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said he told his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, that his country would respect the ceasefire unless Iran violated it. Pezeshkian likewise said Iran would honour the ceasefire as long as Israel did, according to Iranian media.

    Israeli armed forces chief of staff Eyal Zamir said a “significant chapter” of the conflict had concluded but the campaign against Iran was not over. He said the military would refocus on its war against Iran-backed Hamas militants in Gaza.

    Iranian authorities said 610 people were killed in their country by Israeli strikes and 4,746 injured. Iran’s retaliatory bombardment killed 28 people in Israel, the first time its air defences were penetrated by large numbers of Iranian missiles.

    (Reuters)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Neural networks, lie markers and superbugs: what the participants of the project “At the center of science” are doing

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Teaching a neural network to answer a thousand questions, researching superbugs, determining a person’s chronotype using a DNA test, and recognizing lies using speech markers—this and much more was done by Moscow schoolchildren who participated in the project “In the center of science”. Based at the capital’s universities and leading research clusters, high school students, under the guidance of experts, implemented ideas in the fields of biology, ecology, chemistry, physics and linguistics, conducted experiments, and then presented their results at conferences.

    We tell you how the project helps students take their first steps in science, feel like real researchers, and decide on their future profession.

    Diving into Science

    The project “In the Center of Science” opened last year. More than 15 thousand people took part in it: over 10 thousand high school students, as well as teachers and young scientists. The project, which united the efforts of schools, universities and scientific centers, provided Moscow students with the opportunity to engage in research activities based on modern laboratories and testing grounds, consult with the best mentors, develop their own projects and defend them before the expert community.

    For several months, schoolchildren attended specialized clubs, festivals, lectures, master classes, and scientific and experimental courses. They mastered advanced research methods such as microscopy, electrophoresis, 3D printing, data collection and analysis, and modeling of physical and biological processes. Young chemists studied the rate of metal corrosion and prepared a protective solution, physicists created bionic prostheses on a 3D printer, biologists performed DNA sequencing, and ecologists developed ideas for preserving the environment. Professional hackathons were organized for teachers, and meetings of the Young Scientists Club were organized for aspiring researchers.

    The schoolchildren presented their projects at internal conferences and city events. And the capital’s scientists told about cutting-edge discoveries in Moscow Palace of Pioneers, where three large lectures, a large-scale festival of natural sciences and the Moscow Science Festival were held in February.

    How words reveal deception

    Eleventh-grader Alexandra Gatilova from School No. 1238participated in scientific and experimental courses in linguistics. She conducted a study dedicated to identifying lie markers in oral speech. Together with her team, the schoolgirl modeled a situation, interviewed dozens of respondents, analyzed the data and presented the results in the form of diagrams.

    “The linguistics courses were held at the Higher School of Economics. For two months, we studied theory and conducted research. Each group had its own topic; ours was working on a project to identify markers of lying in oral monologue speech. The goal was to find out whether it is possible to understand when a person is lying based on certain words. To do this, one part of the respondents was asked to imagine that they were late for a meeting with a friend because the bus did not arrive on time. And the other part was asked to lie that the reason for being late was a delayed bus. Then we deciphered the monologues using a special application and loaded the results into a table, highlighting the matches,” says Alexandra Gatilova.

    While working on the project, the schoolchildren discovered the following patterns: truthful respondents more often used polite expressions and words with a softened negative meaning than those who lied. For example, they said about the bus that it was delayed, not late.

    “We managed to detect lie markers in 70 percent of respondents. We presented the research results, presented in graphs and tables, at a scientific conference. This development can be used in forensics, training psychologists, for analyzing texts using artificial intelligence in various Telegram channels. We plan to continue working on the project in the next academic year,” says the schoolgirl.

    Alexandra Gatilova is also making progress in learning English and Chinese. In the future, the girl wants to become a linguist and teacher.

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    The neural network will answer the questions

    Participant of the conference “Engineers of the Future” and winner of the Moscow Pre-professional Physics Olympiad Lev Lezhenev from School No. 1434— the author of a project based on artificial intelligence for a large retail chain. Together with his team, the tenth-grader created a website that optimizes the work of the retail employee support service.

    “Together with other participants in the project dedicated to artificial intelligence, I spent a week developing a program that would answer questions. After a theoretical course conducted by students from leading Moscow universities, we created an Internet service and built into it a neural network with a database of ready-made answers. In the format of text messages, the company’s employees could find out how many times a month their salary is accrued, how to receive maternity benefits and other important information. In total, the database included answers to about a thousand questions,” says Lev Lezhenev.

    Before presenting the finished project at the conference, the schoolchildren made the necessary economic calculations. For the development, the children received an award from the customer company.

    “Theoretically, such a model can be implemented at any enterprise. In the future, we want to continue working on the project and create a server that will allow us to enter a wide variety of data. I consider the “In the Center of Science” program to be very useful: it gives the opportunity to expand and deepen school knowledge, applying it in practice. In the future, I want to become a programmer, and this experience is very important to me,” the high school student shares.

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    Owl or lark

    The students worked in modern laboratories, collected and analyzed data, and modeled physical and biological processes. Ninth-grader Anastasia Levchenko from School No. 947participated in scientific and experimental courses on chemistry and biotechnology. She studied how the structure of DNA is related to a person’s biological predisposition to a particular chronotype (sleep and wakefulness regime).

    “The two-month courses were held at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology. The participants in the experiment were schoolchildren from our and neighboring streams and teachers. After they answered questions about their daily routine, we took a scraping of their buccal epithelium – cells from the inside of the cheek. Then, using an amplifier (a device for conducting a polymerase chain reaction), we isolated DNA from these cells. The nucleotide chains were examined under ultraviolet light and the results were compared with the information from the questionnaires. A thin strip of a pair of nucleotides corresponds to the lark chronotype, a thick one – an owl, and two stripes indicate that their owner belongs to the mixed chronotype of a pigeon. The results coincided with the answers of the study participants by 95 percent. Such tests will help people plan their routine taking into account biological characteristics,” explains Anastasia Levchenko.

    The schoolgirl also extracted essential oils and hydrolates (water solutions) from tangerine peel, mint and dried rose petals, and determined the content of chlorophyll and other pigments in different parts of plants. Earlier, she became a prize winner of the municipal stage of the All-Russian School Olympiad in Ecology.

    “In the new academic year, I plan to participate in the “At the Center of Science” project again, to do other research. This is a very good base for schoolchildren, there is an opportunity to work with advanced laboratory equipment under the guidance of specialists, to implement their ideas,” says Anastasia Levchenko, who has dreamed of connecting her life with medicine and becoming a surgeon since childhood.

    More than five thousand capital schoolchildren became winners and prize winners of scientific and practical conferencesSobyanin congratulated Moscow schoolchildren who won the Big Challenges competition

    Research superbugs

    How bacteria develop in kefir and how resistant they are to modern antibiotics was studied by ninth-grader Artem Reutsky from School No. 1558, winner of the Moscow School Olympiad in Biology and English.

    “During the scientific and experimental courses on biotechnology, we studied superbugs. This is the name given to microorganisms that have developed resistance to antibiotics during their development. First, we collected theoretical information, then we planted cultures to grow bacteria. The study was conducted on samples of kefir from different manufacturers – we added bacteria and a paper disk soaked in antibiotics to each, and then immersed the samples in a thermostat. After a week, colonies of superbugs resistant to drugs grew in some kefir samples,” says Artem Reutsky.

    The schoolchildren’s project confirmed the scientific hypothesis that antibiotic-resistant bacteria can develop in fermented milk products, so food technologists need to pay special attention to production. The students presented the results of their research in the form of diagrams at an internal scientific conference.

    “This was my first serious research. It’s great that there is an opportunity to work in a well-equipped laboratory, to gain practical experience. Now I want to get into the summer camp of the project “In the Center of Science”, and in the future – to become a virologist and create a vaccine against the human immunodeficiency virus,” the schoolboy shares.

    In the new academic year, the project will continue to expand: the number of courses and clubs will increase, new areas will appear, and the mentoring format will develop. Registration for the summer visiting scientific school is now open, and professional competitions, hackathons, and festivals await schoolchildren in the future. You can find out more and register at website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Press conference dedicated to the 11th China-Russia Border Culture Festival held in Tongjiang

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    BEIJING, June 25 (Xinhua) — A press conference on the 11th China-Russia Border Culture Festival was held in Tongjiang City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, to actively promote the Belt and Road Initiative and the theme of China-Russia Cross-Cultural Years exchanges. The event aims to deeply unleash the potential of cultural, sports and trade cooperation between China and Russia, and comprehensively showcase Tongjiang’s tourism resources, cultural characteristics and development achievements.

    Speaking at a press conference, Zhang Zhimei, Director of the Tongjiang Department of Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism, said that the city will host the 11th China-Russia Border Culture Festival from June to August 2025. The festival will showcase Tongjiang’s advantages through four thematic blocks: “Government-business meetings to promote cooperation”, “Cultural dialogue to deepen exchanges”, “Trade synergy for industrial prosperity” and “Sports and tourism integration in a dynamic borderland”, including 24 key events.

    The city has developed 6 tourist routes and a series of thematic products for deep immersion in the unique atmosphere of the borderland. 29 cultural and tourist sites have been modernized, 50 new photo zones have been created, and the landscaping of a 5-kilometer section of the picturesque border route and 22 adjacent villages has been completed. Particular attention is paid to the development of cross-border tourism, educational tours and other new directions, guaranteeing guests a safe and rich vacation.

    Representatives of city departments answered questions from journalists and Internet users regarding the presentation of city attractions, the organization of unique events, the development of cross-border tourism and the modernization of tourist facilities. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Mohiuddin Ahmed, Senior Lecturer of Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University

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    In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers – including mobile services – repeatedly going offline. Iran’s government has cited cyber security concerns for ordering the shutdown.

    Shutting off the internet within an entire country is a serious action. It severely limits people’s ability to freely communicate and to find reliable information during times of conflict.

    In countries that have privatised mobile and internet providers, control is often exercised through legislation or through government directives – such as age restrictions on adult content. By contrast, Iran has spent years developing the capacity to directly control its telecommunications infrastructure.

    So how can a country have broad control over internet access, and could this happen anywhere in the world?

    How does ‘blocking the internet’ work?

    The “internet” is a broad term. It covers many types of applications, services and, of course, the websites we’re familiar with.

    There’s a range of ways to control access to internet services, but broadly speaking, there are two “simple” methods a nation could use to block citizens’ internet access.

    Hardware

    A nation may opt to physically disconnect the incoming internet connectivity at the point of entry to the country (imagine pulling the plug on a telephone exchange).

    This allows for easy recovery of service when the government is ready, but the impact will be far-reaching. Nobody in the country, including the government itself, will be able to connect to the internet – unless the government has its own additional, covert connectivity to the rest of the world.



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    Software and configuration

    This is where it gets more technical. Every internet-connected endpoint – laptop, computer, mobile phone – has an IP (internet protocol) address. They’re strings of numbers; for example, 77.237.87.95 is an address assigned to one of the internet service providers in Iran.

    IP addresses identify the device on the public internet. However, since strings of numbers are not easy to remember, humans use domain names to connect to services – theconversation.com is an example of a domain name.

    That connection between the IP address and the domain is controlled by the domain name system or DNS. It’s possible for a government to control access to key internet services by modifying the DNS – this manipulates the connection between domain names and their underlying numeric addresses.

    An additional way to control the internet involves manipulating the traffic flow. IP addresses allow devices to send and receive data across networks controlled by internet service providers. In turn, they rely on the border gateway protocol (BGP) – think of it like a series of traffic signs which direct internet traffic flow, allowing data to move around the world.

    Governments could force local internet service providers to remove their BGP routes from the internet. As a result, the devices they service wouldn’t be able to connect to the internet. In the same manner, the rest of the world would no longer be able to “see” into the country.



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    Internet shutdowns: here’s how governments do it

    How common is this?

    In dozens of countries around the world, the internet is either routinely controlled or has been shut down in response to major incidents.

    A recent example is a wide-scale internet blackout in Bangladesh in July 2024 during student-led protests against government job quotas.

    In 2023, Senegal limited internet access to handle violent protests that erupted over the sentencing of a political leader. In 2020, India imposed a lengthy internet blackout on the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. In 2011, the Egyptian government withdrew BGP routes to address civil unrest.

    These events clearly show that if a government anywhere in the world wants to turn off the internet, it really can. The democratic state of the country is the most significant influence on the willingness to undertake such action – not the technical capability.

    However, in today’s world, being disconnected from the internet will heavily impact people’s lives, jobs and the economy. It’s not an action to be taken lightly.

    How can people evade internet controls?

    Virtual private networks or VPNs have long been used to hide communications in countries with strict internet controls, and continue to be an effective internet access method for many people. (However, there are indications Iran has clamped down on VPN use in recent times.)

    However, VPNs won’t help when the internet is physically disconnected. Depending on configuration, if BGP routes are blocked, this may also prevent any VPN traffic from reaching the target.

    This is where independent satellite internet services open up the most reliable alternative. Satellite internet is great for remote and rural areas where traditional internet service providers have yet to establish their cabling infrastructure – or can’t do so.

    Even if traditional wired or wireless internet connections are unavailable, services such as Starlink, Viasat, Hughesnet and others can provide internet access through satellites orbiting Earth.

    To use satellite internet, users rely on antenna kits supplied by providers. In Iran, Elon Musk’s Starlink was activated during the blackout, and independent reports suggest there are thousands of Starlink receivers secretly operating in the country.

    The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 25, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 25, 2025.

    Bats get fat to survive hard times. But climate change is threatening their survival strategy
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Wu, Lecturer in Wildlife Ecology, Murdoch University Rudmer Zwerver/Shutterstock Bats are often cast as the unseen night-time stewards of nature, flitting through the dark to control pest insects, pollinate plants and disperse seeds. But behind their silent contributions lies a remarkable and underappreciated survival strategy: seasonal

    Japanese prime minister’s abrupt no-show at NATO summit reveals a strained alliance with the US
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a clear signal to the Trump administration: the Japan–US relationship is in a dire state. After saying just days ago he would be attending this week’s NATO summit at The Hague,

    Why have athletes stopped ‘taking a knee’?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ciprian N. Radavoi, Associate Professor in Law, University of Southern Queensland Eli Harold, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers kneel ahead of a game in 2016. Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images It’s almost a decade since San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started

    Nearly half of Kiwis oppose automatic citizenship for Cook Islands, says poll
    By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist A new poll by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union shows that almost half of respondents oppose the Cook Islands having automatic New Zealand citizenship. Thirty percent of the 1000-person sample supported Cook Islanders retaining citizenship, 46 percent were opposed and 24 percent were unsure. The question asked: The Cook

    Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders discuss Middle East conflict before ceasefire
    RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the Middle East conflict was one of the discussions of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in Suva this week — and Pacific leaders “took note of what is happening”. The Post-Courier reports Marape saying the “12 Day War” between Israel and Iran was based on

    The ancients also had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis. Here’s how they managed
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Western Australia Louis Le Brun, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY Talk to anyone today, and they will probably have something to say about how expensive life has become. While the rate of inflation has

    Video games can help trans players feel seen and safe. It all starts with design
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phoebe Toups Dugas, Associate Professor of Human-Centred Computing, Monash University Shano Liang There is a comfort in finding and being yourself. Video games offer opportunities for this comfort. They allow people to exist in safe spaces, to develop community, and to explore the self – as well

    How old are you really? Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University We all like to imagine we’re ageing well. Now a simple blood or saliva test promises to tell us by measuring our “biological age”. And then, as many have done, we can share how “young” we really are on social

    Global rankings fuel hype, but students have more to consider when choosing a uni
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kylie Message, Professor of Public Humanities and Director of the ANU Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University At this time of year, many year 12 students are seriously turning their minds to the future. Should they go to university next year? If so, which one? June is

    Playful or harmful? David Seymour’s posts raise questions about what’s OK to say online
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kevin Veale, Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, part of the Digital Cultures Laboratory in the School of Humanities, Media, and Creative Communication, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Deputy Prime Minister and ACT Party leader David Seymour says he is being “playful” and

    Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien accepts invitation to government’s economic roundtable
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The federal opposition has accepted an invitation from Treasurer Jim Chalmers for shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien to attend the August economic roundtable. The acceptance contrasts with the position taken by former opposition leader Peter Dutton last term. He refused to

    Fiji advocacy group slams Indonesian role in MSG as a ‘disgrace’
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    Will the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold? One factor could be crucial to it sticking
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ali Mamouri, Research Fellow, Middle East Studies, Deakin University Amir Levy/Getty Images After 12 days of war, US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that would bring to an end the most dramatic, direct conflict between the two nations in decades. Israel

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    eSafety boss wants YouTube included in the social media ban. But AI raises even more concerns for kids
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    Trouble getting out of bed? Signs the ‘winter blues’ may be something more serious
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    The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program – it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model
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    Iran’s internet blackout left people in the dark. How does a country shut down the internet?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mohiuddin Ahmed, Senior Lecturer of Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University Dylan Carr/Unsplash In recent days, Iranians experienced a near-complete internet blackout, with local service providers – including mobile services – repeatedly going offline. Iran’s government has cited cyber security concerns for ordering the shutdown. Shutting off

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  • MIL-OSI USA: News 06/24/2025 Blackburn, Blumenthal, Lee, Klobuchar, and Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Antitrust Bill to Promote App Store Competition

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    Source: United States Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced the bipartisan Open App Markets Act, which would set fair, clear, and enforceable rules to promote competition and strengthen consumer protections within the app market. Google and Apple currently have gatekeeper control of the two dominant mobile operating systems and their app stores that allow them to exclusively dictate the terms of the app market, inhibiting competition and restricting consumer choice.

    “The days of Big Tech’s anticompetitive, price-gouging business practices are over;” saidSenator Durbin. “Our bipartisan Open App Markets Act places important limits on dominant gatekeeping companies in the app store market, like Apple and Google. These clear, fair, and enforceable rules will open the app markets back up to competition and give consumers more choices. I look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats to make it law.”
    BACKGROUND
    Mobile devices are central to consumers’ economic, social, and civic lives, and the mobile app market is a significant part of the digital economy. In 2024 alone, consumers worldwide spent 92 billion U.S. dollars on the Apple App Store, and about 35.7 billion U.S. dollars on the Google Play Store.
    Both Apple and Google have appeared to use their powerful gatekeeper control to stifle competition in the app store market.
    Apple has prevented the creation of third-party app stores on iPhones, required that apps exclusively use their own expensive payment system, and penalized app developers for telling users about discounted offers.
    These strict terms close off avenues of competition and drive up prices for consumers.
    Startups also face serious challenges when Big Tech gatekeepers are able to prioritize their own apps to the disadvantage of others, make use of competitors’ confidential business information, and block developers from using features on a consumer’s phone.
    THE OPEN APP MARKETS ACT
    The Open App Markets Act would:
    Protect developers’ rights to tell consumers about lower prices and offer competitive pricing;
    Protect sideloading of apps;
    Promote competition by opening the market to third-party app stores, startup apps, and alternative payment systems;
    Make it possible for developers to offer new experiences that take advantage of consumer device features;
    Give consumers greater control over their devices;
    Prevent app stores from disadvantaging developers; and
    Establish safeguards to preserve consumer privacy, security, and safety.
    Click here for bill text.
    ENDORSEMENTS
    The Open App Markets Act is endorsed by numerous technology and consumer groups, including Spotify, the American Economic Liberties Project, the American Principles Project, Epic Games, the Bull Moose Project,  the Coalition for App Fairness, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy, the Digital First Project, the Digital Progress Institute, The Ethics and Public Policy Center, the Foundation for American Innovation, the Internet Accountability Project, the National Security Institute, Proton, Public Knowledge, Tech Oversight Project, and Y Combinator:

    “We applaud Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal for reintroducing the Open App Markets Act, continuing the fight for a free and fair internet in the United States. This bill takes a targeted, strategic approach that will create more economic opportunity, unlock innovation, reduce barriers for businesses and creators, and give American consumers lower prices and more control over purchases made through their iPhones,” said Dustee Jenkins, Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer.

    “Hundreds of billions of dollars pass through mobile app stores annually, and both Apple and Google have gone to extraordinary, illegal lengths to make sure they are the only stores in town, stealing untold billions from developers and consumers in the process. While Apple and Google drag out their appeals in federal court, the Open App Markets Act would tear down walled gardens, stimulate innovation, and protect developers and consumers from unfair app store taxes today,” said Lee Hepner, Senior Counsel, American Economic Liberties Project.

    “The American Principles Project strongly supports the Open App Markets Act as essential legislation to protect American families from Big Tech’s monopolistic control. Apple and Google’s stranglehold over the app marketplace has created a rigged system that stifles economic opportunity for small businesses and undermines free expression online. This legislation will restore free market principles while ensuring that families have access to diverse viewpoints and applications that reflect their values. The current 30 percent tax imposed by these gatekeepers amounts to corporate welfare for Big Tech at the expense of Main Street America, and it’s time for Congress to stand with American families and small businesses against Silicon Valley’s unchecked power,” stated the American Principles Project.

    “The Open App Markets Act is a must-pass bill that would force Apple and Google to end their anticompetitive mobile app store practices. Apple and Google’s unfair terms and exorbitant fees stifle competition and crush innovation, hurting developers and consumers alike. We look forward to swift passage of this bill and an open mobile app ecosystem in the U.S. with alternative app stores and in-app payment systems,” said Bakari Middleton, VP of Public Policy at Epic Games.

    “The future of digital innovation depends on fair access—not corporate gatekeeping. The Open App Markets Act is a crucial step towards breaking the stranglehold of Big Tech, levels the playing field, and puts power back where it belongs: with users and creators,” stated the Bull Moose Project.

    “CAF commends Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal for introducing the Open App Markets Act and Senators Lee and Klobuchar for co-sponsoring the bill. This groundbreaking, bipartisan legislation will open up Apple and Google’s mobile walled gardens to long-overdue competition. By banning harmful and anti-competitive practices, the bill would lead to lower prices and more choice  in how apps are accessed and distributed. Thanks to a recent court decision, US consumers are already benefiting from app developers offering alternative ways to make purchases. But legislation is needed to fully unlock the potential of the mobile app economy and unleash a competitive marketplace that benefits users and developers alike. We are grateful to Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal for their enduring leadership on these issues, and we encourage swift passage of this vital bill,” said Gene Burrus, Global Policy Counsel for the Coalition for App Fairness.

    “Imagine a fisherman sailing on a vast ocean yet having only two fishing poles from which to choose. This is our current mobile economy: vast seas of information, data, and innovation accessible only through the iron grip of the app-store duopoly of Google and Apple, who continue to game the rules in their favor. It’s time to open the digital high-seas for developers large and small, to spark more free-market innovation for America’s consumers and for our position as the global leader in digital technology,” stated Consumer Action for a Strong Economy.

    “Our team at Digital First Project is proud to support the reintroduction of the Open App Markets Act. This essential reform is a crucial step toward restoring competition and fairness in the digital marketplace by ending the gatekeeper control of dominant app store platforms such as Google and Apple. By promoting consumer choice and giving developers more freedom, this proposal fosters innovation among app developers and enables more choice for consumers,” stated theDigital First Project.

    “Apple and Google are the choke points of the mobile ecosystem and their Herculean control over app stores is at the heart of it. OAMA is a bipartisan, responsible approach to ensure the innovation economy can flourish and not be bridled by Big Tech. This is a welcomed and needed reform!” stated the Digital Progress Institute.

    “For years, Apple and Google have failed to protect children from harmful content on their app stores. Even worse, they have promoted inappropriate apps to children in their stores. But because of their market power, parents and children have no alternatives in the mobile ecosystem. The Open App Markets Act would enable different app stores and app distribution methods that cater to the specific needs of families. OAMA would critically allow for family-friendly and child-safe app stores to arise as competitors to give parents alternative options that better protect kids. I commend Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal for this effort and their continued leadership in protecting children from digital harms,” said Clare Morell, Fellow at The Ethics and Public Policy Center.

    “Apple and Google are the gatekeepers to the mobile ecosystem, and they have continually abused that power. Their app store monopoly rents are an effective tax on the entire app economy, and other anti-competitive practices have further limited choice and innovation. The Open App Markets Act would help lift the millstone that Apple and Google put on consumers and developers by bringing much-needed competition to mobile app stores and app distribution. I commend Senators Blackburn, Blumenthal, Lee, and Klobuchar for their leadership and urge all members of Congress to join this effort,” said Evan Swarztrauber, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation.

    “The reintroduction of the Open App Markets Act is another crucial step in the battle to rein in the unchecked power of Big Tech. Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal deserve credit for their continued bipartisan leadership and commitment to restoring fairness and competition in the app marketplace. Apple and Google have operated as unaccountable, monopolistic gatekeepers on the app store market for far too long. This bill would finally give small businesses and entrepreneurs a real shot to compete. The Internet Accountability Project proudly supports this legislation that stands up for fairness and competition,” stated the Internet Accountability Project.

    “I have observed in my doctoral thesis of 2017 that there is a de facto app store duopoly between Apple and Google, controlling which apps are seen and under which conditions. Whether an app can even be found requires an investment in app store optimization (ASO). App developers have only two means to access end users, and there is limited competition on the conditions, leaving app developers as price takers. While there are benefits of centralization of app markets, there are tradeoffs in privacy and choice. In any event, the scale of such concentration would bring regulatory scrutiny in any other industry. The two app stores have enjoyed a relative regulatory free ride for a long time. Few policymakers have been interested in taking on this behemoth. Hence I applaud Senator Blackburn and Senator Blumenthal for their leadership,” said Roslyn Layton, PhD, Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute.

    “App stores are the lifeblood of all digital companies, including disruptors like Proton. Gatekeepers like Apple and Google have been consolidating market power in their app marketplaces for years, ultimately to the detriment of consumers. They have exploited their control to impose extortionate conditions on developers, like compelling use of their own payment systems and charging 30% transaction fees. This amounts to a massive tax on the Internet, one that often gets passed onto consumers through higher prices or reduced investment in competitive innovations. Ending these monopoly abuses on mobile payments would not only create fairer prices, but also promote competition while benefiting developers and consumers alike. Proton applauds Senators Blumenthal, Blackburn, and X for recognizing these realities, and drafting a bill that would unleash a seismic level of innovation,” said Andy Yen, Founder & CEO of Proton.

    “Too often, the tech giants have controlled the app marketplace, dictating who gets access and under what terms. The Open App Markets Act represents a much-needed shift toward a more competitive, open ecosystem where developers are empowered to innovate and users are the ultimate beneficiaries. We need policies that prioritize security, transparency, and choice, rather than allowing corporations to dictate the rules. It’s time for users, not Big Tech, to decide what apps thrive in the marketplace. This bill is a step toward restoring market fairness and putting users back in the driver’s seat,” stated Public Knowledge.

    “Google and Apple’s app store monopolies have not only artificially inflated prices, they’ve also blocked new and innovative products from hitting the market. Their gatekeeping has been a drag on our entire economy, and it’s time to make their monopolies illegal. The Open App Markets Act will help dislodge app store monopolies, lower prices, and build a better, more open internet,” said Sacha Haworth, Executive Director of the Tech Oversight Project.

    “This bipartisan legislation ends the practice of dominant app stores forcing their own payment systems and self-preferencing, while giving consumers the freedom to install and set third-party stores and payment options—common-sense rules already embraced in other markets. Enacting it will spur competition, lower prices, and unleash a new wave of American innovation that keeps our startup ecosystem the most dynamic in the world,” said Luther Lowe, Head of Public Policy for Y Combinator.
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  • MIL-OSI China: UN chief calls for stronger global action to bridge digital divide

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

    A session is held during the 20th United Nations Internet Governance Forum in Lillestrom, Norway, on June 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]

    United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged the international community to step up efforts to bridge the digital divide by expanding affordable and meaningful Internet access, close the digital skills gap, counter online hate speech, promote information integrity, tolerance and respect, address the concentration of digital power, and foster diversity, transparency, and trust in digital spaces.

    Guterres made the remarks in a video address at the opening ceremony of the 20th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which opened Tuesday in Lillestrom, Norway.

    He praised the IGF’s two decades of efforts in advancing inclusive Internet public policy and underscored the importance of building an Internet rooted in dignity, opportunity, and human rights.

    “Two decades ago, the idea of digital cooperation was a bold aspiration. Today, it is an absolute necessity and a shared responsibility,” Guterres said. “Let us keep building a digital future that protects, empowers, and includes everyone, everywhere.”

    The 20th IGF, held until Friday under the theme “Building Digital Governance Together”, has attracted over 800 in-person participants and more than 8,000 online attendees.

    The forum will feature over 150 sessions covering key topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, digital trust and security, data protection, infrastructure development, universal access, and the role of digital technologies in promoting peace, inclusion, and sustainable development.

    Since its inception in 2006, the IGF has evolved into a vital platform for global dialogue on Internet governance and plays an essential role in shaping inclusive, transparent, and accountable digital policies worldwide. 

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  • MIL-OSI: JOYY Achieves Top Rankings in Extel’s 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SINGAPORE, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY) (“JOYY” or the “Company”), a global technology company, has been acknowledged as a “Most Honored Company” by Extel, formerly known as Institutional Investor Research, in its 2025 Asia Companies’ Executive Team Survey.

    JOYY earned top positions in the Overall Asia (ex-Japan/ANZ) Executive Team Small & Mid-Cap category in the internet sector across all seven evaluated areas: Best CEO, Best CFO, Best ESG, Best Board of Directors, Best IR Team, Best IR Professional, and Best IR Program. This is the seventh consecutive year that JOYY has been featured in the rankings, demonstrating excellence in the Company’s executive leadership, corporate governance and investor relations.

    Ms. Li Ting, Chairperson and CEO of JOYY, was ranked No. 1 in Best CEO in the Small & Mid-Cap Internet sector. Mr. Alex Liu, the Vice President of Finance, secured top positions in the Best CFO category. JOYY achieved the highest ranking in Best IR Program, which is defined by nine key attributes including the quality of roadshows and meetings, comprehensive business and market knowledge, and timely and granular disclosure practices.

    The Extel Asia Executive Team survey is regarded as a trusted benchmark for excellence in investor relations and corporate governance. The 2025 rankings are based on feedback from 5,437 buy-side professionals and 863 sell-side analysts. A total of 1,668 companies across 18 sectors were evaluated.

    About JOYY Inc.
    JOYY is a leading global technology company with a mission to enrich lives through technology. With a diversified product portfolio spanning live streaming, short-form videos, casual games, instant messaging, and emerging initiatives like advertising, JOYY has evolved beyond social entertainment into a multifaceted ecosystem powered by AI and data-driven technologies. Headquartered in Singapore and operating across the globe, JOYY has fostered a vibrant user community through its localized strategies. JOYY’s ADSs have been listed on the NASDAQ since November 2012.

    Investor Relations Contact
    JOYY Inc.
    Investor Relations
    Email: joyy-ir@joyy.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Glacier Bancorp, Inc. to Expand Southwest Presence and Enter Texas by Acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KALISPELL, Mont. and MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (“Glacier” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GBCI) and Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) (NYSE: GNTY), the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a leading community bank headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement, pursuant to which Glacier will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition marks Glacier’s 27th bank acquisition since 2000 and its 13th announced transaction in the past 10 years. As of March 31, 2025, Guaranty had total assets of $3.2 billion, total gross loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion.

    The boards of Glacier and Guaranty unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Guaranty shareholder approval, and other customary conditions of closing. The definitive agreement provides that upon closing of the transaction, Guaranty shareholders are to receive 1.0000 share of Glacier stock for each Guaranty share (subject to adjustment under certain circumstances). Based on the closing price of $41.58 for Glacier shares on June 23, 2025, the transaction would result in aggregate consideration of $476.2 million (inclusive of the value to Guaranty stock options) and value of $41.58 per Guaranty share. Upon closing of the transaction, which is anticipated to take place in the fourth quarter of 2025, Guaranty Bank & Trust will operate as a new banking division under the name “Guaranty Bank & Trust, Division of Glacier Bank,” representing Glacier’s 18th separate bank division.

    “We are thrilled to add Guaranty Bank & Trust to the Glacier family of banks as a new banking Division,” said Randy Chesler, Glacier’s President and CEO. “This is a compelling opportunity to further expand our presence in the Southwest. Guaranty fits strategically and culturally within the unique Glacier business model and will allow us to enter a complementary state with an exceptional demographic profile, strong growth prospects, and a business-friendly operating environment. The Texas economy is estimated to be worth $2.7 trillion, and if Texas were an independent country, its economy would be the 8th largest in the world.” Chesler also noted that “This acquisition continues our long history of consistently adding high quality community banks to our proven banking model and we are very enthusiastic about the future opportunities this partnership will provide.”

    “Guaranty Bank & Trust has a 100+ year history of doing business in the State of Texas, and we are pleased to find a partner that emphasizes the relationship banking model that has been core to our success over many decades and through many business cycles,” said Ty Abston, Guaranty’s Chairman and CEO. “The opportunity to join Glacier Bancorp, which is a family of community banks that collectively share our banking philosophy, culture and character, was a perfect opportunity to position Guaranty Bank & Trust for the future. We will continue to grow and invest in our communities and our customers will be dealing with the same familiar faces, led by the same management team, in each of our markets. This partnership gives Guaranty added strength, with the support of a larger balance sheet and the resources to invest in the latest technologies and products to serve our existing and future customers. We are excited to join the Glacier family of banks and look forward to the opportunities and benefits this combination will bring to our clients, employees, communities and shareholders.”

    Glacier management will review additional information regarding the transaction on a conference call beginning at 7:00 a.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

    Investors who would like to join the call may now register by following this link to obtain dial-in instructions: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIdfefa202793d4cf9b9b8d5068cef9318

    To participate via the webcast, log on to: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n3vugmow

    If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on our website, www.glacierbancorp.com.

    A slide presentation to accompany management’s commentary may be accessed from Glacier’s June 24, 2025, Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or at https://www.glacierbancorp.com/news-market-information/annual-reports-presentations.

    Glacier was advised in the transaction by Stephens Inc. as financial advisor and Miller Nash LLP as legal counsel. Guaranty was advised by Keefe Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company as financial advisor and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP as legal counsel.

    About Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

    Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for Glacier Bank and its bank divisions: Altabank (American Fork, UT), Bank of the San Juans (Durango, CO), Citizens Community Bank (Pocatello, ID), Collegiate Peaks Bank (Buena Vista, CO), First Bank of Montana (Lewistown, MT), First Bank of Wyoming (Powell, WY), First Community Bank Utah (Layton, UT), First Security Bank (Bozeman, MT), First Security Bank of Missoula (Missoula, MT), First State Bank (Wheatland, WY), Glacier Bank (Kalispell, MT), Heritage Bank of Nevada (Reno, NV), Mountain West Bank (Coeur d’Alene, ID), The Foothills Bank (Yuma, AZ), Valley Bank (Helena, MT), Western Security Bank (Billings, MT), and Wheatland Bank (Spokane, WA).
    Visit Glacier’s website at www.glacierbancorp.com.

    About Guaranty Bancshares

    Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and has 33 banking locations across 26 Texas communities located within the East Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Central Texas regions of the state. As of March 31, 2025, Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. had total assets of $3.2 billion, total loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion.

    Visit Guaranty’s website at www.gnty.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” and similar references to future periods. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the expected closing of the transaction and its timing and the potential benefits of the business combination transaction involving Glacier and Guaranty, including future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts regarding either company or the proposed combination of the companies. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected, including but not limited to the following: risks that the proposed merger transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals or conditions to closing are delayed or not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; risks that the benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including as a result of changes in general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which Glacier and Guaranty operate; uncertainties regarding the ability of Glacier Bank and Guaranty Bank & Trust to promptly and effectively integrate their businesses, including into Glacier Bank’s existing division structure; changes in business and operational strategies that may occur between signing and closing; uncertainties regarding the reaction to the proposed transaction of the companies’ respective customers, employees, and contractual counterparties; and risks relating to the diversion of management time on merger-related issues. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and reflect management’s current estimates, projections, expectations and beliefs. Glacier undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report. For more information, see the risk factors described in Glacier’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC.

    Important Information and Where You Can Find It

    This communication relates to the proposed merger transaction involving Glacier and Guaranty. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval.

    In connection with the proposed merger transaction, Glacier expects to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) that will include a Preliminary Proxy Statement of Guaranty and a Preliminary Prospectus of Glacier, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement is declared effective, Guaranty will mail a Definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its shareholders. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or Registration Statement or for any other document that Glacier or Guaranty may file with the SEC and send to Guaranty’s shareholders in connection with the proposed merger transaction. Shareholders of Guaranty are urged to read carefully the Registration Statement and accompanying Proxy Statement/Prospectus regarding the proposed merger transaction when it becomes available and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information.

    Free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as well as other filings containing information about Glacier, Guaranty, and the proposed transaction, may be obtained at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). You will also be able to obtain these documents, free of charge, from Glacier at www.glacierbancorp.com under the tab “SEC Filings” and in the “Investors” section of GNTY’s website, www.gnty.com, under the heading “Financial Information – SEC Filings” or by requesting them in writing or by telephone from Glacier at: Glacier Bancorp, Inc., 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, Montana 59901, ATTN: Corporate Secretary; Telephone (406) 751-7706 or by requesting them in writing or by telephone from Guaranty at: Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., 16475 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, Texas 75001 ATTN: Corporate Secretary; Telephone (888) 572,9881.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    GBCI and GNTY and certain of their directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of GNTY in connection with the proposed merger transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of GBCI is set forth in the proxy statement for GBCI’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 12, 2025. Information about the directors and executive officers of GNTY is set forth in the proxy statement for Guaranty’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 31, 2025. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants may be obtained by reading the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement and other relevant documents regarding the proposed merger transaction filed with the SEC when they become available. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources described above.

    CONTACT: Randall M. Chesler
    (406) 751-4722

    Ron J. Copher
    (406) 751-7706

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  • MIL-OSI: Glacier Bancorp, Inc. to Expand Southwest Presence and Enter Texas by Acquisition of Guaranty Bancshares, Inc.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    KALISPELL, Mont. and MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (“Glacier” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GBCI) and Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“Guaranty”) (NYSE: GNTY), the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A., a leading community bank headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Texas, today jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement, pursuant to which Glacier will acquire Guaranty in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition marks Glacier’s 27th bank acquisition since 2000 and its 13th announced transaction in the past 10 years. As of March 31, 2025, Guaranty had total assets of $3.2 billion, total gross loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion.

    The boards of Glacier and Guaranty unanimously approved the transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals, Guaranty shareholder approval, and other customary conditions of closing. The definitive agreement provides that upon closing of the transaction, Guaranty shareholders are to receive 1.0000 share of Glacier stock for each Guaranty share (subject to adjustment under certain circumstances). Based on the closing price of $41.58 for Glacier shares on June 23, 2025, the transaction would result in aggregate consideration of $476.2 million (inclusive of the value to Guaranty stock options) and value of $41.58 per Guaranty share. Upon closing of the transaction, which is anticipated to take place in the fourth quarter of 2025, Guaranty Bank & Trust will operate as a new banking division under the name “Guaranty Bank & Trust, Division of Glacier Bank,” representing Glacier’s 18th separate bank division.

    “We are thrilled to add Guaranty Bank & Trust to the Glacier family of banks as a new banking Division,” said Randy Chesler, Glacier’s President and CEO. “This is a compelling opportunity to further expand our presence in the Southwest. Guaranty fits strategically and culturally within the unique Glacier business model and will allow us to enter a complementary state with an exceptional demographic profile, strong growth prospects, and a business-friendly operating environment. The Texas economy is estimated to be worth $2.7 trillion, and if Texas were an independent country, its economy would be the 8th largest in the world.” Chesler also noted that “This acquisition continues our long history of consistently adding high quality community banks to our proven banking model and we are very enthusiastic about the future opportunities this partnership will provide.”

    “Guaranty Bank & Trust has a 100+ year history of doing business in the State of Texas, and we are pleased to find a partner that emphasizes the relationship banking model that has been core to our success over many decades and through many business cycles,” said Ty Abston, Guaranty’s Chairman and CEO. “The opportunity to join Glacier Bancorp, which is a family of community banks that collectively share our banking philosophy, culture and character, was a perfect opportunity to position Guaranty Bank & Trust for the future. We will continue to grow and invest in our communities and our customers will be dealing with the same familiar faces, led by the same management team, in each of our markets. This partnership gives Guaranty added strength, with the support of a larger balance sheet and the resources to invest in the latest technologies and products to serve our existing and future customers. We are excited to join the Glacier family of banks and look forward to the opportunities and benefits this combination will bring to our clients, employees, communities and shareholders.”

    Glacier management will review additional information regarding the transaction on a conference call beginning at 7:00 a.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

    Investors who would like to join the call may now register by following this link to obtain dial-in instructions: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIdfefa202793d4cf9b9b8d5068cef9318

    To participate via the webcast, log on to: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n3vugmow

    If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on our website, www.glacierbancorp.com.

    A slide presentation to accompany management’s commentary may be accessed from Glacier’s June 24, 2025, Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) or at https://www.glacierbancorp.com/news-market-information/annual-reports-presentations.

    Glacier was advised in the transaction by Stephens Inc. as financial advisor and Miller Nash LLP as legal counsel. Guaranty was advised by Keefe Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company as financial advisor and Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP as legal counsel.

    About Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

    Glacier Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for Glacier Bank and its bank divisions: Altabank (American Fork, UT), Bank of the San Juans (Durango, CO), Citizens Community Bank (Pocatello, ID), Collegiate Peaks Bank (Buena Vista, CO), First Bank of Montana (Lewistown, MT), First Bank of Wyoming (Powell, WY), First Community Bank Utah (Layton, UT), First Security Bank (Bozeman, MT), First Security Bank of Missoula (Missoula, MT), First State Bank (Wheatland, WY), Glacier Bank (Kalispell, MT), Heritage Bank of Nevada (Reno, NV), Mountain West Bank (Coeur d’Alene, ID), The Foothills Bank (Yuma, AZ), Valley Bank (Helena, MT), Western Security Bank (Billings, MT), and Wheatland Bank (Spokane, WA).
    Visit Glacier’s website at www.glacierbancorp.com.

    About Guaranty Bancshares

    Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. and has 33 banking locations across 26 Texas communities located within the East Texas, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Central Texas regions of the state. As of March 31, 2025, Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. had total assets of $3.2 billion, total loans of $2.1 billion and total deposits of $2.7 billion.

    Visit Guaranty’s website at www.gnty.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “will,” and similar references to future periods. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding the expected closing of the transaction and its timing and the potential benefits of the business combination transaction involving Glacier and Guaranty, including future financial and operating results, the combined company’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and other statements that are not historical facts regarding either company or the proposed combination of the companies. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control, that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those projected, including but not limited to the following: risks that the proposed merger transaction will not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder or other approvals or conditions to closing are delayed or not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; risks that the benefits from the transaction may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, including as a result of changes in general economic and market conditions, interest and exchange rates, monetary policy, laws and regulations and their enforcement, and the degree of competition in the geographic and business areas in which Glacier and Guaranty operate; uncertainties regarding the ability of Glacier Bank and Guaranty Bank & Trust to promptly and effectively integrate their businesses, including into Glacier Bank’s existing division structure; changes in business and operational strategies that may occur between signing and closing; uncertainties regarding the reaction to the proposed transaction of the companies’ respective customers, employees, and contractual counterparties; and risks relating to the diversion of management time on merger-related issues. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and reflect management’s current estimates, projections, expectations and beliefs. Glacier undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update the forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report. For more information, see the risk factors described in Glacier’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC.

    Important Information and Where You Can Find It

    This communication relates to the proposed merger transaction involving Glacier and Guaranty. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval.

    In connection with the proposed merger transaction, Glacier expects to file with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) that will include a Preliminary Proxy Statement of Guaranty and a Preliminary Prospectus of Glacier, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. After the Registration Statement is declared effective, Guaranty will mail a Definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its shareholders. This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or Registration Statement or for any other document that Glacier or Guaranty may file with the SEC and send to Guaranty’s shareholders in connection with the proposed merger transaction. Shareholders of Guaranty are urged to read carefully the Registration Statement and accompanying Proxy Statement/Prospectus regarding the proposed merger transaction when it becomes available and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information.

    Free copies of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement, as well as other filings containing information about Glacier, Guaranty, and the proposed transaction, may be obtained at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). You will also be able to obtain these documents, free of charge, from Glacier at www.glacierbancorp.com under the tab “SEC Filings” and in the “Investors” section of GNTY’s website, www.gnty.com, under the heading “Financial Information – SEC Filings” or by requesting them in writing or by telephone from Glacier at: Glacier Bancorp, Inc., 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, Montana 59901, ATTN: Corporate Secretary; Telephone (406) 751-7706 or by requesting them in writing or by telephone from Guaranty at: Guaranty Bancshares, Inc., 16475 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600, Addison, Texas 75001 ATTN: Corporate Secretary; Telephone (888) 572,9881.

    Participants in the Solicitation

    GBCI and GNTY and certain of their directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of GNTY in connection with the proposed merger transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of GBCI is set forth in the proxy statement for GBCI’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 12, 2025. Information about the directors and executive officers of GNTY is set forth in the proxy statement for Guaranty’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A on March 31, 2025. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants may be obtained by reading the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement and other relevant documents regarding the proposed merger transaction filed with the SEC when they become available. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge from the sources described above.

    CONTACT: Randall M. Chesler
    (406) 751-4722

    Ron J. Copher
    (406) 751-7706

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  • MIL-OSI: Anterix Inc. Reports Full Fiscal Year 2025 Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WOODLAND PARK, N.J., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full fiscal year financial results and filed its 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025. The Company also issued an update on its Demonstrated Intent metric which can be found on Anterix’s website at https://investors.anterix.com/events-presentations.

    Full Year FY2025 Financial and Operational Highlights

    • Appointed Scott Lang as President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 8, 2024
    • Appointed Thomas Kuhn as Executive Chairman of the Board in January 2025
    • Executed new spectrum sale agreements with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) for $102.5 million in June 2024 and Lower Colorado River Authority (“LCRA”) for $13.5 million in January 2025
    • Received milestone payments of $8.5 million from Ameren Corporation (“Ameren”) and $44.0 million from Oncor
    • Approximately $147 million of contracted proceeds outstanding with approximately $80 million to be received in fiscal 2026
    • Exchanged narrowband for broadband licenses in 67 counties and recorded a $22.8 million gain
    • Invested $18.1 million in spectrum clearing costs
    • Secured FCC approval of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to expand the current paired 3 x 3 MHz broadband segment to a paired 5 x 5 MHz broadband segment within the 900 MHz band in January 2025
    • Initiated a strategic review process after receiving inbound interest in the Company in February 2025 which remains ongoing
    • Launched the AnterixAccelerator™ industry engagement initiative in March 2025 to speed up utility adoption of private broadband networks; the program is now oversubscribed with utilities actively engaged in discussions and negotiations for $250 million in 900 MHz spectrum incentives
    • Approximately $3 billion pipeline of prospective contract opportunities across 60+ potential customers

    Fourth Quarter FY2025 Financial Highlights

    • Exchanged narrowband for broadband licenses in 47 counties and recorded a $2.0 million gain
    • Transferred four broadband licenses to Oncor and recorded an $18.3 million gain on the sale of intangible assets
    • Invested $5.5 million in spectrum clearing costs
    • Successfully identified and executed on several measures to reduce operating expenses, mainly through cuts in consulting fees and headcount costs

    Liquidity and Balance Sheet

    At March 31, 2025, the Company had no debt and cash and cash equivalents of $47.4 million. In addition, the Company had a restricted cash balance of $7.7 million in escrow deposits.

    The Company has an authorized share repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of the Company’s common stock on or before September 21, 2026. In the fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full fiscal, Anterix had share repurchase activity of $2.0 million and $8.4 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2025, $227.7 million is remaining under the share repurchase program.

    Conference Call Information

    Anterix senior management will hold an analyst and investor conference call to provide a business update at 9:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Participants interested in joining the call’s live question and answer session are required to pre-register by clicking on the following link https://investors.anterix.com/events/event-details/q4-fy2025-anterix-earnings-conference-call to obtain a dial-in number and unique PIN. It is recommended that you join the call at least 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call is also being webcast live and will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix’s website at https://investors.anterix.com/events-presentations. Following the event, a replay of the call will also be available on the Anterix website.

    About Anterix Inc.

    At Anterix, we work with leading utilities and technology companies to harness the power of 900 MHz broadband for modernized grid solutions. Leading an ecosystem of more than 125 members, we offer utility-first solutions to modernize the grid and solve the challenges that utilities are facing today. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable private wireless broadband solutions that support cutting-edge advanced communications capabilities for a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future. To learn more and join the 900 MHz movement, please visit www.anterix.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future events or achievements such as statements in this press release related to Anterix’s business, financial results, outlook, or opportunities. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements, as they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Anterix’s actual future results to differ materially from results indicated in the forward-looking statement. Such statements are based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including: (i) the timing of payments under customer agreements; (ii) Anterix’s ability to clear the 900 MHz Broadband Spectrum on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) Anterix’s ability to timely secure broadband licenses; (iv) Anterix’s ability to successfully commercialize its spectrum assets to its targeted utility customers in accordance with its plans and expectations; (v) Anterix’s ability to execute on its customer engagement initiatives; (vi) the timing and outcome of Anterix’s strategic review process; (vii) whether Anterix will be able to identify, develop or execute on any actions as a result of its strategic review process and (viii) competition in the market for spectrum and spectrum solutions offered by Anterix. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Anterix’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which you may obtain for free at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect the Company’s financial outlook, business, results of operations and financial condition. Anterix undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein.

    Shareholder Contact

    Natasha Vecchiarelli
    Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
    Anterix
    973-531-4397
    nvecchiarelli@anterix.com

     
     
    Anterix Inc.
    Earnings Release Tables
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)
     
      March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024
    ASSETS
    Current assets      
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,374     $ 60,578  
    Non-trade receivable   2,926       —  
    Spectrum receivable   7,107       8,521  
    Escrow deposits   547       —  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets   2,801       3,912  
    Total current assets   60,755       73,011  
    Escrow deposits   7,103       7,546  
    Property and equipment, net   1,302       2,062  
    Right of use assets, net   4,829       4,432  
    Intangible assets   228,983       216,743  
    Deferred broadband costs   28,944       19,772  
    Other assets   1,188       1,328  
    Total assets $ 333,104     $ 324,894  
    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    Current liabilities      
    Accounts payable and other accrued expenses $ 9,075     $ 8,631  
    Accrued severance and other related charges   2,265       —  
    Due to related parties   30       —  
    Operating lease liabilities   1,643       1,850  
    Contingent liability   8,093       1,000  
    Deferred revenue   6,095       6,470  
    Total current liabilities   27,201       17,951  
    Operating lease liabilities   3,747       3,446  
    Contingent liability   15,336       15,000  
    Deferred revenue   118,577       115,742  
    Deferred gain on sale of intangible assets   4,911       4,911  
    Deferred income tax   6,606       6,281  
    Other liabilities   125       531  
    Total liabilities   176,503       163,862  
    Commitments and contingencies      
    Stockholders’ equity      
    Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized and no shares outstanding at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024   —       —  
    Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized and 18,612,804 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2025 and 18,452,892 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024   2       2  
    Additional paid-in capital   548,542       533,203  
    Accumulated deficit   (391,943 )     (372,173 )
    Total stockholders’ equity   156,601       161,032  
    Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 333,104     $ 324,894  
           
    Anterix Inc.
    Earnings Release Tables
    Consolidated Statements of Operations
    (in thousands, except share and per share data)
                   
      Three Months Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,
        2025       2024       2025       2024  
    Spectrum revenue $ 1,389     $ 1,260     $ 6,031     $ 4,191  
                   
    Operating expenses              
    General and administrative   9,220       9,593       42,671       44,423  
    Sales and support   1,594       1,728       6,110       5,693  
    Product development   1,089       2,243       5,735       5,697  
    Severance and other related charges   258       —       3,771       —  
    Depreciation and amortization   76       191       548       844  
    Operating expenses   12,237       13,755       58,835       56,657  
    Gain on exchange of intangible assets, net   (1,953 )     (1,989 )     (22,799 )     (35,024 )
    Gain on sale of intangible assets, net   (18,294 )     —       (18,294 )     (7,364 )
    Loss from disposal of long-lived assets, net   3       5       3       44  
    Income (loss) from operations   9,396       (10,511 )     (11,714 )     (10,122 )
    Interest income   446       926       2,159       2,374  
    Other income   40       44       75       233  
    Income (loss) before income taxes   9,882       (9,541 )     (9,480 )     (7,515 )
    Income tax expense (benefit)   674       (130 )     1,892       1,613  
    Net income (loss) $ 9,208     $ (9,411 )   $ (11,372 )   $ (9,128 )
    Net income (loss) per common share basic $ 0.50     $ (0.51 )   $ (0.61 )   $ (0.49 )
    Net income (loss) per common share diluted $ 0.49     $ (0.51 )   $ (0.61 )   $ (0.49 )
    Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share   18,577,700       18,483,292       18,562,446       18,765,190  
    Weighted-average common shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share   18,709,205       18,483,292       18,562,446       18,765,190  
                   
    Anterix Inc.
    Earnings Release Tables
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    (in thousands)
                   
      Three Months Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,
        2025       2024       2025       2024  
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES              
    Net income (loss) $ 9,208     $ (9,411 )   $ (11,372 )   $ (9,128 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities              
    Depreciation and amortization   76       191       548       844  
    Stock compensation expense   2,912       3,483       13,531       15,507  
    Deferred income taxes   (130 )     (51 )     325       841  
    Rights of use assets   431       2,770       1,657       1,512  
    Gain on exchange of intangible assets, net   (1,953 )     (1,989 )     (22,799 )     (35,024 )
    Gain on sale of intangible assets, net   (18,294 )     —       (18,294 )     (7,364 )
    Loss from disposal of long-lived assets, net   3       5       3       44  
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities              
    Non-trade receivable   (2,926 )     —       (2,926 )     —  
    Prepaid expenses and other assets   (139 )     (1,493 )     1,126       (1,171 )
    Accounts payable and other accrued expenses   167       348       550       1,936  
    Accrued severance and other related charges   (25 )     —       2,265       —  
    Due to related parties   30       —       30       (533 )
    Operating lease liabilities   (507 )     (2,865 )     (1,960 )     (1,924 )
    Contingent liability   (4,001 )     —       5,999       15,000  
    Deferred revenue   (1,389 )     15,152       2,460       61,453  
    Other liabilities   (18 )     —       (406 )     —  
    Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (16,555 )     6,140       (29,263 )     41,993  
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES              
    Purchases of intangible assets, including refundable deposits, retuning costs and swaps   (5,474 )     (2,222 )     (18,095 )     (17,031 )
    Proceeds from sale of spectrum   40,935       —       40,935       25,427  
    Purchases of equipment   (46 )     (40 )     (87 )     (307 )
    Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   35,415       (2,262 )     22,753       8,089  
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES              
    Proceeds from stock option exercises   1,691       770       3,651       777  
    Repurchase of common stock   (1,955 )     (5,970 )     (8,398 )     (24,676 )
    Payments of withholding tax on net issuance of restricted stock   —       (104 )     (1,843 )     (1,241 )
    Net cash used in financing activities   (264 )     (5,304 )     (6,590 )     (25,140 )
    Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   18,596       (1,426 )     (13,100 )     24,942  
    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH              
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the year   36,428       69,550       68,124       43,182  
    Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the year $ 55,024     $ 68,124     $ 55,024     $ 68,124  
                   

    The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

      March 31, 2025   March 31, 2024   March 31, 2023
    Cash and cash equivalents $ 47,374     $ 60,578     $ 43,182  
    Escrow deposits   7,650       7,546       —  
    Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 55,024     $ 68,124     $ 43,182  
               
          December 31, 2024   December 31, 2023
    Cash and cash equivalents     $ 28,797     $ 62,033  
    Escrow deposits       7,631       7,517  
    Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash     $ 36,428     $ 69,550  
               
    Anterix Inc.
    Earnings Release Tables
    Other Financial Information
    (in thousands except per share data)
                   
      Three Months Ended March 31,   Year Ended March 31,
        2025       2024       2025       2024  
    Number of shares repurchased and retired   50       173       245       736  
    Average price paid per share* $ 38.63     $ 33.80     $ 33.71     $ 33.72  
    Total cost to repurchase $ 1,955     $ 5,970     $ 8,398     $ 24,676  
    * Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases, excluding excise taxes associated with the share repurchases.
       

    As of March 31, 2025, $227.7 million is remaining under the share repurchase program.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Qatar & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (24 June 2025) | United Nations

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

    ———————————

    Highlights:

    Iran/Israel
    Iran/Qatar
    UN Charter
    Security Council
    Security Council/Non-Proliferation
    Occupied Palestinian Territory
    UNIFIL
    Ukraine
    Sudan
    Democratic Republic Of The Congo
    Chad
    Refugees
    Panel On Chemicals
    Internet Governance Forum
    Women In Diplomacy
    Guests Tomorrow

    __________________________________________

    IRAN/ISRAEL
    The Secretary-General welcomes US President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. He urges the two countries to respect it fully. The fighting must stop, the people of the two countries have already suffered too much, he said.
    The Secretary-General hopes that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region.

    IRAN/QATAR
    In a statement yesterday, the Secretary-General expressed his deep alarm at the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
    On social media, he strongly condemned the attack yesterday by Iran on Qatar, a country that has been active for peace in the region and further afield. 
    The Secretary-General urges all Member States to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law.

    UN CHARTER
    Yesterday evening, the Secretary-General delivered remarks at a ceremony that took place here at the UN headquarters to welcome home the original UN Charter, 80 years after it was written. Eighty years is a blink of an eye in history, and yet, the Secretary-General said, until the United Nations, humanity never had a single place where every government and all peoples could unite to fix the world and build something better.

    SECURITY COUNCIL
    Hannah Tetteh, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, briefed the Security Council this morning by VTC and said that the UN Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, has helped to support the preservation of the fragile truce that had been reached on 14 May, develop mechanisms to facilitate a de-escalation of tensions in order to prevent further clashes, and ensure the protection of civilians.
    She warned that there are reports of continued build-up and fears among many Libyans that armed clashes will resume. UNSMIL urges all political and security actors to refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions that would only serve to deepen the lack of trust and undermine all the de-escalation efforts being made to sustain the fragile truce.
    Ms. Tetteh noted the calls from many Libyans for UNSMIL to act swiftly to facilitate a Libyan led and owned political process that leads to credible elections and unified institutions. She said that UNSMIL will intensify its engagement in the coming weeks, building on the momentum generated by the Berlin meeting earlier this month.

    SECURITY COUNCIL/NON-PROLIFERATION
    At 3 p.m., Security Council members will meet for an open briefing on the Secretary-General’s report as requested by resolution 2231 that refers to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action otherwise known as JCPOA.
    Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is expected to brief.

    Full Highlights:
    https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20June%202025&_gl=1%2A10sej4q%2A_ga%2AMTc3MDMwNDcyOS4xNzMzMDUxOTcy%2A_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z%2AczE3NTA3ODk2MzEkbzgwJGcxJHQxNzUwNzkyOTI0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRouSrj3JE4

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Iran, Israel, Qatar & other topics – Daily Press Briefing (23June 2025)

    Source: United Nations (video statements)

    Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

    ———————————

    Highlights:

    Iran/Israel
    Iran/Qatar
    UN Charter
    Security Council
    Security Council/Non-Proliferation
    Occupied Palestinian Territory
    UNIFIL
    Ukraine
    Sudan
    Democratic Republic Of The Congo
    Chad
    Refugees
    Panel On Chemicals
    Internet Governance Forum
    Women In Diplomacy
    Guests Tomorrow

    __________________________________________

    IRAN/ISRAEL
    The Secretary-General welcomes US President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran. He urges the two countries to respect it fully. The fighting must stop, the people of the two countries have already suffered too much, he said.
    The Secretary-General hopes that this ceasefire can be replicated in the other conflicts in the region.

    IRAN/QATAR
    In a statement yesterday, the Secretary-General expressed his deep alarm at the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
    On social media, he strongly condemned the attack yesterday by Iran on Qatar, a country that has been active for peace in the region and further afield. 
    The Secretary-General urges all Member States to uphold their obligations under the UN Charter and other rules of international law.

    UN CHARTER
    Yesterday evening, the Secretary-General delivered remarks at a ceremony that took place here at the UN headquarters to welcome home the original UN Charter, 80 years after it was written. Eighty years is a blink of an eye in history, and yet, the Secretary-General said, until the United Nations, humanity never had a single place where every government and all peoples could unite to fix the world and build something better.

    SECURITY COUNCIL
    Hannah Tetteh, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Libya, briefed the Security Council this morning by VTC and said that the UN Mission in Libya, UNSMIL, has helped to support the preservation of the fragile truce that had been reached on 14 May, develop mechanisms to facilitate a de-escalation of tensions in order to prevent further clashes, and ensure the protection of civilians.
    She warned that there are reports of continued build-up and fears among many Libyans that armed clashes will resume. UNSMIL urges all political and security actors to refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions that would only serve to deepen the lack of trust and undermine all the de-escalation efforts being made to sustain the fragile truce.
    Ms. Tetteh noted the calls from many Libyans for UNSMIL to act swiftly to facilitate a Libyan led and owned political process that leads to credible elections and unified institutions. She said that UNSMIL will intensify its engagement in the coming weeks, building on the momentum generated by the Berlin meeting earlier this month.

    SECURITY COUNCIL/NON-PROLIFERATION
    At 3 p.m., Security Council members will meet for an open briefing on the Secretary-General’s report as requested by resolution 2231 that refers to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action otherwise known as JCPOA.
    Rosemary DiCarlo, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is expected to brief.

    Full Highlights:
    https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/ossg/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=24%20June%202025&_gl=1%2A10sej4q%2A_ga%2AMTc3MDMwNDcyOS4xNzMzMDUxOTcy%2A_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z%2AczE3NTA3ODk2MzEkbzgwJGcxJHQxNzUwNzkyOTI0JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRouSrj3JE4

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Capito, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Create Cybersecurity Office Related to Critical Infrastructure

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined Senators John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), and John Curtis (R-Utah) in reintroducing the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, a bipartisan bill to modernize and codify the NTIA’s work in cybersecurity. 

    The NTIA’s Office for Policy Analysis and Development would be renamed the Office for Policy Development and Cybersecurity to better align with the agency’s 21st century mission of helping secure the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

    “Cyberattacks and breaches of private data ultimately hurt American consumers, and as technology and the telecommunications industry continues to advance, so do the threats from hackers and bad actors. Provisions must be in place to strengthen NTIA’s Office for Policy Analysis and Development, and protect the private information of the public they serve. I’m proud to reintroduce bipartisan legislation that takes necessary, proactive steps to develop cybersecurity guidance, identify potential vulnerabilities, and promote collaboration between the public and private sectors with the ultimate goal of protecting consumers,” Senator Capito said.

    In recent years, the NTIA has increasingly adapted to better reflect the rising importance of cybersecurity to our critical infrastructure and daily functions. The senators’ bill would codify, strengthen, and provide Congressional guidance to NTIA’s ongoing cybersecurity activities, as well as outline responsibilities of an Associate Administrator.

    The redesignated office would be led by an associate administrator and be responsible for:

    • Developing cybersecurity policy as it relates to telecommunications, the internet, consumer software services, and public media.
    • Creating guidance and support for implementing cybersecurity and privacy measures for internet and telecommunication companies.
    • Promoting collaboration between security research and industry.
    • Preventing and mitigating future software vulnerabilities in communications networks.
    • Removing barriers for implementing, understanding, and investing in cybersecurity for communications and software providers.
    • Providing technical assistance on cybersecurity practices to small and rural communications service providers.

    In the House, a companion bill passed out of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Senators Capito and Hickenlooper originally introduced the legislation in the 117th Congress.

    Full text of the bill is available HERE.

    MIL OSI USA News –