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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 10)

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    1. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Assistance to the Development and Improvement of Management Efficiency in the Housing Sphere and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” and Article 2 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation”

    The bill is aimed at creating a single register of citizens entitled to receive state and municipal support for the purpose of improving their housing conditions.

    2. On amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 18, 2013 No. 1038 (in terms of amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation)

    The draft resolution proposes to grant the Russian Ministry of Construction the authority to adopt, among other things, standard additional professional programs in the field of construction and housing and public utilities.

    3. On amending the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 16, 2009 No. 228 (in terms of amending the Regulation on the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media)

    The draft act provides for amendments to include in the scope of Roskomnadzor’s powers the area related to counteracting the financing of extremist activities.

    4. On Amendments to Certain Acts of the Government of the Russian Federation (in terms of amendments to the Regulation on the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media)

    The draft act is aimed at bringing the Regulation on the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media and the Regulation on the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation into line with the provisions of Federal Law No. 158-FZ of June 22, 2024 “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Information, Information Technology and Information Protection” and Articles 11 and 15 of the Federal Law “On the Activities of Foreign Persons in the Information and Telecommunications Network “Internet” on the Territory of the Russian Federation”.

    5. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”

    The bill is aimed at introducing changes to the legislation of the Russian Federation that will allow widows (widowers) of participants in a special military operation to continue to use vehicles owned by their spouses during the period before the inheritance is accepted.

    6. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Limited Liability Companies””

    The adoption of the bill will facilitate the expansion of the principle of discretion for participants in entrepreneurial activity, and will also allow for the optimization of the economic activity of companies in terms of determining the actual value of a participant’s share in the company, bypassing possible legal proceedings.

    7. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Criminally Obtained Incomes and the Financing of Terrorism” and the Federal Law “On Special Economic Measures and Coercive Measures”

    The bill is aimed at improving the system of freezing (blocking) funds or other property as one of the elements of the state system of countering terrorism and the application of special economic measures.

    8. On amendments to the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of June 19, 2012 No. 610 (in terms of amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation)

    The draft act is aimed at bringing the situation into line with current legislation.

    9. On amending the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 11, 2015 No. 1219 (in terms of amending the Regulation on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation)

    The draft act is aimed at granting the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia the authority to approve risk indicators for violation of mandatory requirements applied by Rosprirodnadzor in the implementation of federal state land control (supervision).

    10. On amending the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 7, 2016 No. 1140 (in terms of suspending the effect of certain clauses of the Regulation on the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and the Regulation on the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance)

    The draft act is aimed at bringing the Rules for the creation, development and operation of the Federal State Information System in the field of veterinary medicine into line with the Federal Law of December 26, 2024 No. 496-FZ “On Amendments to the Law of the Russian Federation “On Veterinary Medicine” and Article 2 of the Federal Law “On Amendments to Article 14 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On Veterinary Medicine””, as well as suspending the effect of certain provisions of Government acts.

    Moscow, March 26, 2025

    The content of the press releases of the Department of Press Service and References is a presentation of materials submitted by federal executive bodies for discussion at a meeting of the Government of the Russian Federation.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: Fluxys Belgium – Regulated information: 2024 annual results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Overview of 2024 annual results  

    • Consolidated net profit was EUR 82.1 million (EUR 77.4 million in 2023)  
    • Proposed allocation of profit submitted to the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2025: gross dividend of EUR 1.40 per share (2024: EUR 1.40 per share)  
    • Belgium remains essential hub for energy supplies in NW Europe  
    • Switch to high-calorific gas successfully completed 
    • Green Logix: first biomethane plant directly connected to the Fluxys network 
    • Fluxys hydrogen appointed operator of hydrogen transmission network in Belgium 
    • Partner in the hydrogen link with Luxembourg, France and Germany 
    • Working with industry to cut CO2 in Belgium 
    • North Sea Integration Model: working together towards net zero emissions 
    • Good results towards our ESG targets 
    • 91 new colleagues hired 

    Key financial data   

    Income statement  (in thousands of EUR)  31/12/2024  31/12/2023 
    Operating revenue  608,789  592,788 
    EBITDA*  302,283  285,809 
    EBIT*  133,931  129,570 
    Net profit  82,061  77,423 
    Balance sheet  (in thousands of EUR)  31/12/2024  31/12/2023 
    Investments in property, plant and equipment for the period  92,122  167,654 
    Total property, plant and equipment  1,804,302  1,873,286 
    Equity  603,813  613,413 
    Net financial debt*   159,750  219,404 
    Total consolidated balance sheet  3,310,096  3,358,616 

    *For definitions and reasons for using these indicators, see the annex  

    Consolidated turnover and net profit 

    Fluxys Belgium generated consolidated turnover of EUR 608.8 million in 2024. This represents an increase of EUR 16.0 million compared with 2023, when turnover stood at EUR 592.8 million. This change is in line with the 2024-2027 tariff methodology. 

    The consolidated net profit increased by EUR 77.4 million in 2023 to EUR 82.1 million in 2024, a rise of EUR 4,7 million.  

    Efficiency efforts in line with regulated tariff model 

    The 2024-2027 tariff methodology (established by the regulator, CREG) applies the principle that all reasonable costs, including interest and fair compensation, are covered by the regulated income. In addition, there are various incentives to control costs and guide and control aspects of company performance. By strictly controlling its operating costs, combined with significant efforts to improve efficiency, Fluxys Belgium has managed to achieve most regulatory objectives and to book those incentives in a period of major operational challenges.  

    Investments totalling EUR 92.1 million 

    In 2024 investments in property, plant and equipment totalled EUR 92.1 million, compared with EUR 167.7 million in 2023. Of this amount, EUR 4.6 million was spent on LNG infrastructure projects, EUR 3.6 million on storage-related projects and EUR 83.9 million on transmission-related projects, including EUR 10.3 million for the Desteldonk-Opwijk pipeline, which is ready to be used to carry hydrogen as soon as the market is ready. 

    Key events   

    Belgium remains essential hub for energy supplies in NW Europe  

    As in previous years, our teams once again made every effort to supply the Belgian network with natural gas. We also continued to transport large volumes to our neighbouring countries, with Germany as the main destination. 

    Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, an EU regulation has imposed a requirement that European gas reserves be adequately replenished by 1 November every year. Our storage facility in Loenhout was already completely filled by 1 August, three months before the EU’s deadline. 

    With Zeebrugge serving as a crossroads, our Belgian network continues to play its role as an energy hub in North-West Europe. 

    Switch to high-calorific gas successfully completed 

    Until 2017, about half of Belgian households and SMEs used low-calorific gas from a production field in the Netherlands. With the depletion of that field in sight, the Netherlands decided to gradually reduce the export of low-calorific gas. Since 2018, Fluxys Belgium has been adapting its network to gradually replace the supply of low-calorific gas with high-calorific natural gas from other sources. In 2024, we successfully completed the switch to high-calorific gas. Belgium no longer uses low-calorific gas, but Fluxys Belgium continues to transport it to France until the switch is also completed there. 

    Green Logix: first biomethane plant directly connected to the Fluxys network 

    On 23 October 2024, the first volumes of biomethane were injected directly into our transmission system. The molecules are produced by Green Logix Biogas in Lommel. During the initial phase, the plant produces a volume of biomethane equivalent to the consumption of some 7,000 households.  

    Fluxys hydrogen appointed operator of hydrogen transmission network in Belgium 

    On 26 April 2024, the Federal Energy Minister appointed Fluxys hydrogen, a subsidiary of Fluxys Belgium, as the operator for the development and operation of the hydrogen network in Belgium.  

    In line with the federal hydrogen strategy, Fluxys hydrogen is responsible for developing a hydrogen pipeline network which will form part of the European Hydrogen Backbone. This will allow the necessary low-carbon energy and feedstock to be transported both for the Belgian market and neighbouring countries at the pace of market development.  

    Partner in the hydrogen link with Luxembourg, France and Germany 

    With a view to developing cross-border hydrogen transmission infrastructure, Fluxys hydrogen is stepping up its cooperation with our partners Creos ((Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) and GRTgaz (France) in the HY4Link project. 

    HY4Link is an infrastructure project aiming to connect industrial clusters requiring hydrogen in France, Germany and Luxembourg to import hubs in Antwerp, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam and Dunkirk. This future infrastructure can help accelerate the decarbonisation of industry in North-West Europe. We are also exploring cross-border connections with transmission system operators (TSOs) in Germany (OGE), the Netherlands (HyNetwork Services) and the United Kingdom (National Gas). 

    Working with industry to cut CO2 in Belgium 

    Capturing CO2, then transporting it and finally using or storing it (CCUS): for some industrial players, there is no other way to make their operations carbon-neutral. During Princess Astrid’s royal mission to Oslo, several stakeholders, including Fluxys, signed a joint declaration to fully commit to CCUS. The declaration calls for work on decarbonisation including through an appropriate regulatory framework. 

    North Sea Integration Model: working together towards net zero emissions 

    The energy landscape will change radically in the years to come. How can we design an affordable energy system and ensure that all solutions work together to achieve net zero CO2 emissions? To answer this question, in 2024 we devised the North Sea Integration Model: a computational model that simulates all interactions between electricity, hydrogen, methane and CO2 infrastructures in Belgium and all other countries bordering the North Sea. 

    The model is a tool that, based on future consumption scenarios, shows how the entire chain from production to transport to consumption can be optimised in terms of costs, CO2 emissions and preservation of security of supply.  

    Good results towards our ESG targets 

    In 2024, we started measuring our progress towards the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets we set in 2023, for each of our material ESG topics.  With our 2024 ESG results we are on track to achieve our targets.  

    91 new colleagues hired  

    Fluxys is growing! In 2024, no fewer than 91 new colleagues joined our ranks, meaning that 982 employees are working at Fluxys Belgium. 103 colleagues were given the opportunity to take on new responsibilities and other roles; such internal mobility is particularly encouraged at Fluxys.  

    Fluxys Belgium – 2024 results (according to Belgian standards): proposed allocation of profit  

    Fluxys Belgium NV’s net profit totalled EUR 84.1 million, compared with EUR 79.5 million in 2023.  

    At the Annual General Meeting on 13 May 2025, Fluxys Belgium will propose a gross dividend of EUR 1.40 per share.  

    Taking into account a profit of EUR 101.7 million carried over from the previous financial year and a withdrawal of EUR 24.4 million from the reserves, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting that the profits be allocated as follows:  

    • EUR 98.4 million as a dividend payout and  
    • EUR 111.8 million as profit to be carried forward.  

    If this profit allocation proposal is adopted by the Annual General Meeting, the total gross dividend for financial year 2024 will be EUR 1.40 per share. This amount will be payable as of 21 May 2025.  

    Outlook for 2025  

    The net result of the Belgian regulated activities will, in accordance with the tariff methodology, mainly be determined on the basis of various regulatory parameters, including invested equity capital, financial structure, interest rates (OLO) and incentives. The result will continue to evolve according to the evolution of these four parameters. Current financial markets do not allow for an accurate projection of the evolution of interest rates and therefore of the yield of regulated activities. 

    In June 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted a 14th sanctions package against Russia. The package bans from 27 March 2025 the transshipment of LNG from Russia for export to countries outside the EU.  

    The Zeebrugge LNG terminal is underpinned by the legal principle of open access. This means that any company interested in the supply of LNG can book capacity at the terminal, and therefore no customer can be discriminated against, by law. As an essential service provider Fluxys ensures that its infrastructure is operational at all times for the overall security of supply. 

    As before, we continue to operate in full compliance with applicable international, European and Belgian regulations. A Royal Decree sets the implementation modalities for the 14th sanctions package. The LNG terminal has adapted its operational rules accordingly and the existing contracts are currently being continued in accordance with the sanctions regime without any negative impact on the financial performance of Fluxys Belgium.  

    In the first quarter of 2025, based on the available info and a number of hypotheses, Fluxys Belgium and its subsidiary Fluxys hydrogen made the investment decision for the first hydrogen infrastructure with a limited scope that takes into account initial anticipated market demand. The infrastructure will be constructed in multi-purpose technology, just like the recent natural gas pipelines. We are also working on pre-investments for a multi-purpose pipeline in the Antwerp port area that can initially be used for transporting CO2.  

    External audit   

    The auditor confirmed that its audit work, which has been substantially completed, has not revealed any significant correction that should be made to the accounting information included in this press release. 

    Contact  

    Financial and accounting data: Filip De Boeck +32 2 282 79 89 – filip.deboeck@fluxys.com 

    Press Office: +32 282 74 44 • press@fluxys.com   

    About Fluxys Belgium  

    Fluxys Belgium is a Euronext-listed subsidiary of energy infrastructure group Fluxys. The company is headquartered in Belgium, has more than 950 employees and operates 4,000 kilometres of pipelines, a liquefied natural gas terminal with an annual regasification capacity of 197 TWh and an underground storage facility. 

    As a purpose-led company, Fluxys Belgium together with its stakeholders contributes to a better society by shaping a bright energy future. Building on the unique assets of its infrastructure and its commercial and technical expertise, Fluxys Belgium is committed to transporting hydrogen, biomethane or any other carbon-neutral energy carrier as well as CO2, accommodating the capture, usage and storage of the latter. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Law Student Sentenced for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    MACON, Ga. – A former law school student who possessed more than 10,000 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cell phone and uploaded on cloud-based storage was sentenced to serve more than six years in prison for his crime.

    Gregory Gallagher, 37, of Marietta, Georgia, was sentenced to serve 78 months in prison to be followed by 15 years of supervised release and ordered to pay $169,649.12 in restitution to the victims by U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal on March 26. Gallagher will also be required to register as a sex offender upon release from prison. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography on April 22, 2024. There is no parole in the federal system.

    “Children who experience the horror of being sexually abused are continually traumatized each and every time the image or video of the heinous act is viewed. These images are permanent and cause harm well beyond the moment they were originally captured,” said Acting U.S. Attorney C. Shanelle Booker. “Our office, working alongside our law enforcement and community partners, will pursue federal prosecution against child predators caught viewing, uploading or sharing child sexual abuse material on the internet.”

    “This conviction is a victory for justice and a warning to those who prey on children—we will find you and you will face the full force of the law,” said Steven N. Schrank, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Atlanta, which covers Georgia and Alabama. “Together, HSI and our law enforcement partners will remain steadfast in our mission to safeguard communities and ensure that those who exploit children are held accountable.”

    “Today’s conviction reflects the relentless efforts of law enforcement to protect children from exploitation and hold offenders accountable,” said GBI Director Chris Hosey. “The GBI remains steadfast in its commitment to using all available resources to prevent child abuse and bring justice to the victims of these horrific crimes.”

    According to court documents and statements referenced in Court, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force received five Cybertip reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) between May and August 2021 from a cloud infrastructure company of suspected child sexual exploitation associated with a cell phone number. The subsequent investigation led to Gallagher, who was a Mercer Law School student at the time; agents executed a search warrant of the account in January 2022 and found subfolders belonging to Gallagher that contained 38 videos and 1,970 images of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as child pornography. Another folder containing files uploaded from Gallagher’s cell phone had two videos and 3,389 images of more CSAM. Agents executed search warrants at Gallagher’s residences in Macon and Marietta on March 29, 2022. Agents discovered that Gallagher’s cell phone had 97 videos and 5,749 images of children being sexually assaulted and abused, including very young children and toddlers.

    These cases were brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse, launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

    The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force with assistance from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Joy Odom is prosecuting the case for the Government.
     

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Announces KiloEx (KILO) Listing with a 100,000 KILO & 175,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce the KiloEx (KILO) listing on March 27, 2025(UTC). To celebrate this significant addition to the exchange, MEXC is launching a special event with a prize pool of 100,000 KILO & 175,000 USDT for new and existing users.

    KiloEx (KILO) is a decentralized perpetual exchange that combines innovative peer-to-pool trading with advanced risk management features. The project aims to revolutionize derivatives trading by eliminating traditional order books and central intermediaries, creating a more efficient experience for both retail and institutional users. KILO, the platform’s native token, serves multiple purposes, including governance, staking rewards, and fee discounts within the ecosystem. It is also backed by Binance Labs, further strengthening its credibility and potential in the crypto space.

    To celebrate the listing, MEXC has launched an exclusive Airdrop+ event with substantial rewards for participants:
    Event Period: March 26, 2025, 12:00 (UTC) – April 06, 2025, 12:00 (UTC)
    Benefit 1: Deposit and share 100,000 USDT bonus (New user exclusive)
    Benefit 2: Spot Challenge — Trade to share 100,000 KILO (For all users)
    Benefit 3: Futures Challenge — Trade to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus (For all users)
    Benefit 4: Invite new users and share 25,000 USDT bonus (For all users)

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising Web3 projects. In 2024, MEXC introduced 2,376 new tokens, with 1,716 of those being initial listings. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings at 461 and the fastest listing speed. Additionally, the exchange consistently adds new tokens in bi-weekly cycles, showcasing its exceptional ability to quickly capture market trends.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its platform by providing advantages such as low fees, deep liquidity, a wide selection of trending tokens, and daily airdrops, enabling traders to access high-potential projects early, receive generous rewards, and enjoy an optimal trading experience.

    For full event details and participation rules, please visit the event page.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 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.
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    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.

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    Contact:
    Lucia Hu
    PR Manager
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: WISeSat Prepares for June Launch of Its Second-Generation Satellite and Expands Global Footprint

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    WISeSat Prepares for June Launch of Its Second-Generation Satellite and Expands Global Footprint

    WISeSAT.space will be attending the 40thSpace Symposium in Colorado Springs from April 6-10, 2025 (booth #808 located in the South Hall)

    Geneva, Switzerland – March 27, 2025 – WISeKey International Holding (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: WKEY; SIX: WIHN), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, and IoT company, alongside its subsidiary WISeSat.Space (“WISeSat”) today announces that the launch of its second-generation satellite is scheduled for June 2025. This follows the successful deployment of WISeSat’s first NDR-generation satellite in January 2025 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Spaceport in California. The satellite launched in January is currently in orbit and its location can be tracked via https://wisesat.wisekey.com/?tags=WISeSat.

    This second-generation launch marks an important milestone in WISeSat’s vision to build a European constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, designed to provide secure communications for the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G (in progress), RSSI, SIGINT, SEALCOIN for transactional IoT (tIoT) and post-quantum cybersecurity capabilities across the globe.

    The 2025 satellite launches build on the earlier success of WISeSat in collaboration with FOSSA Systems, which saw the launch of 17 picosatellites to test the resilience and performance of its core technologies. These tests laid the foundations for the current generation of satellites, which as of June will be equipped with more robust security protocols and a post-quantum cryptographic infrastructure developed by SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) (“SEALSQ”), a WISeKey subsidiary.

    WISeSat also announced a new strategic partnership with Skyroot Aerospace in India. This collaboration will diversify launch operations by enabling satellites to be deployed on alternative orbital trajectories, optimizing constellation coverage and efficiency. The partnership also includes the possibility of manufacturing satellites on Indian soil, to Indian specifications, thereby strengthening WISeSat’s global production and launch capabilities.

    By the end of 2025, WISeSat satellites will be able to carry out transactions in SEALCOIN tokens with each other and with connected objects on Earth, forming a secure, autonomous mesh for machine-to-machine (M2M) transactions. This innovation will create a financial and data exchange infrastructure in space, where connected machines will be digitally certified via a “Know Your Object” (KYO) protocol. The KYO process integrates Wecan’s technology and WISeID’s WISeKey platform, guaranteeing reliable identity and accountability throughout the ecosystem.

    Each WISeSat satellite is built with:

    • Post-quantum cryptographic chips from SEALSQ.
    • WISeKey root of trust and WISeID digital identity infrastructure.
    • Hedera’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for decentralized, forgery-proof data integrity.

    This technological foundation positions WISeSat as a global leader in secure satellite-based IoT infrastructure.

    “Our vision is to become the first low-orbit satellite constellation enabling secure Internet of Things connectivity and trusted communications anywhere in the world,” said Carlos Moreira, founder and CEO of WISeKey. “With upcoming launches, new international partnerships and post-quantum capabilities, we offer the next frontier in decentralized and secure space infrastructure.”

    About WISeSat.Space
    WISeSat.Space AG is pioneering a transformative approach to IoT connectivity and climate change monitoring through its innovative satellite constellation. By providing cost-effective, secure, and global IoT connectivity, WISeSat is enabling a wide range of applications that support environmental monitoring, disaster management, and sustainable practices. The integration of satellite data with advanced climate models holds great promise for enhancing our understanding of climate change and developing effective strategies to combat its impacts. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, initiatives like WISeSat’s IoT satellite constellation are essential for creating a more resilient and sustainable future.

    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.

    Press and Investor Contacts

    WISeKey International Holding Ltd
    Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
    Chairman & CEO
    Tel: +41 22 594 3000
    info@wisekey.com
    media@wisekey.com    		 WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
    The Equity Group Inc.
    Lena Cati
    Tel: +1 212 836-9611
    lcati@equityny.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Lexington Co. man sentenced to 14 years for sex crimes against minorsRead More

    Source: US State of South Carolina

    (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that, on March 26, 2025, after a three-day trial, a Lexington County jury found Mark Frick, 57, guilty of Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, First Degree. The Honorable Judge Debra McCaslin sentenced Frick to 10 years in prison on the Attempted Sexual Exploitation charge and four years on the Solicitation charge. Those sentences will run consecutively for a total sentence of 14 years in prison. He will have to register as a sex offender upon his release. 

    The investigation of Frick began in August of 2021 when the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department hosted an undercover chat operation in Lexington County involving members of the SC Attorney General’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Detective Kenneth Clark, of the Mount Pleasant Police and a task force member, created an online persona of a 14-year-old girl on a social media site. Frick began a conversation with the persona and acknowledged her age. Frick continued to message the persona and made plans to meet for a sexual encounter. Frick was taken into custody upon arriving at a predetermined location to meet the 14-year-old persona. Special Investigator Jason Hughes of the SC Attorney General’s Office interviewed Frick, who confessed to attempting to meet the persona. 

    The SC Attorney General’s Office, Lexington County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Homeland Security, Mount Pleasant Police Department, and NCIS participated in the operation.

    Assistant Attorney General Stephen Ryan prosecuted the case with co-counsel Assistant Attorneys General Michelle Pappas and Anna Sharpe.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Conflict and rising food prices drive Congolese into one of the world’s worst food crises according to new IPC data

    Source: World Food Programme

    Photo: WFP/Michael Castofas. In Bulengo camp, displaced families face a dire and uncertain future as M23 authorities instruct them to dismantle their makeshift shelters. Goma, DRC.

    2.5m more people have been pushed into acute food insecurity, as UN agencies grapple with increasing needs

    KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced that new data from the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis reveals the highest number ever recorded of acutely food insecure populations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

    An alarming 28 million people in DRC are now facing acute hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) – a number that has grown by 2.5 million since the most recent outbreak of violence in December; included in this group are 3.9 million people who are experiencing emergency levels of hunger (IPC Phase 4). 

    Over the past six months, a worsening food crisis has been gripping the people of DRC, where conflict, economic instability and surging food prices have put millions at risk.

    Internally displaced people escaping violence remain among the most vulnerable, bearing the brunt of the worsening food crisis. According to the latest analysis, more than two million displaced people are experiencing acute hunger, with an alarming 738,000 in emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4). 

    “The humanitarian situation in the DRC is deteriorating at an alarming rate. Families who were already struggling to feed themselves are now facing an even harsher reality,” said Eric Perdison, WFP’s Regional Director for Southern Africa and ad interim WFP DRC Country Director. “We have resumed operations in parts of North and South Kivu, and we are committed to do more to support those at risk, but we urgently need more resources.”

    A DEADLY COMBINATION OF CONFLICT, ECONOMIC TURMOIL AND HIGH PRICES

    The situation is particularly dire in the conflict-affected eastern provinces of DRC, where families have lost access to their livestock and livelihoods. More than ten million people are facing acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 and above), including 2.3 million in emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4) in the eastern part of the country.

    In North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri, violence has uprooted tens of thousands of people, cutting them off from food supplies and humanitarian assistance. Armed clashes continue to disrupt food production, and trade routes, while humanitarian access remains limited, as security risks hinder the ability to deliver essential assistance.

    The sharp depreciation of the Congolese franc, shuttered banks, and lost incomes have made it increasingly difficult for families to afford even the staples. At the same time, inflation and disrupted supply chains have contributed to a rise in food prices. Basic foods such as maize flour, palm oil, and cassava flour are seeing price increases of up to 37 percent compared to pre-crisis levels (December 2024).

    WFP AND FAO RAMPING UP TO MEET NEEDS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

    WFP and FAO are working together to provide life-saving food and nutrition assistance while strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities. 

    To-date this year, 464,000 people have received WFP food, cash for food, and nutrition treatment in accessible areas of eastern DRC; WFP has managed to reach 237,000 people in Bunia alone.

    Beyond emergency food assistance in eastern DRC, FAO and WFP have invested in resilience activities in North and South Kivu provinces to build skills and capacity amongst communities to improve their long-term food security. 

    “The current situation is dire for the population, as harvests are lost, food prices soar, millions of people face acute food insecurity and are increasingly vulnerable,” said Athman Mravili, FAO Representative ad interim. “FAO needs more resources to provide emergency assistance to support sustainable livelihoods for displaced populations. We are aiming to assist 1.6 million people in North and South Kivu, Ituri, and Tanganyika provinces with emergency food production support.” 

    In 2025, WFP plans to reach 6.4 million people in DRC with food and nutrition assistance while also investing in long-term solutions. US$ 399 million is urgently needed to sustain operations and meet growing humanitarian needs over the next six months.

     

    WFP and FAO call on the international community to step up funding and humanitarian access to prevent a full-scale catastrophe. Without urgent support, hunger levels will continue to rise, pushing the most vulnerable into further destitution.

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    The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and the impact of climate change.

    Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @wfp_media @WFPDRC on Instagram, WFP DRC on Facebook  

    About FAO

    The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. It aims to transform agrifood systems, making them more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. FAO’s goal is to achieve food security for all and ensure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives.

    Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @FAOnews, @FAOAfrica and @FAORDCongo.

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  • MIL-OSI: Crédit Agricole Ille-et-Vilaine : Communiqué de mise à disposition du rapport financier 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

     

    Caisse régionale de Crédit Agricole Mutuel d’Ille-et-Vilaine,
    société coopérative à capital variable, agréée en tant qu’établissement de crédit,
    société de courtage d’assurance immatriculée auprès de l’ORIAS sous le n°07 023 057.
    Siège social : 4, rue Louis Braille – 35136 Saint-Jacques de la Lande.
    N° SIREN : 775.590.847

    Communiqué de mise à disposition du rapport financier annuel 2024 de la Caisse régionale du Crédit Agricole d’Ille-et-Vilaine

    Le Crédit Agricole d’Ille-et-Vilaine informe le public que son rapport financier annuel a été déposé auprès de l’AMF et est disponible sur le site internet de la Société.

    Il peut être consulté sur le site Internet du Crédit Agricole d’Ille-et-Vilaine : www.ca-illeetvilaine.fr, dans l’espace « Informations règlementaires et financières » / Rapports annuels et semestriels.

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  • MIL-OSI: Akamai and Fermyon First to Support Edge-Native Serverless and AI Applications, Powered by WebAssembly

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LONGMONT, Colo., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fermyon™ Technologies, the serverless WebAssembly (Wasm) company, today announced a partnership with Akamai, the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online, to bring edge-native serverless and AI applications to the world’s largest distributed cloud platform and content delivery network (CDN). The new Fermyon Wasm Functions engine offers blazingly fast, portable, polyglot WebAssembly-based serverless running on Akamai’s globally distributed network.

    Media, ecommerce, financial services and other high-volume digital experience companies know that even 100-millisecond delays can impact customer engagement and online revenue. Latency-sensitive applications in slow, centralized servers compound this problem. With the performance characteristics of WebAssembly providing the underlying magic, this partnership will usher in a new era of highly responsive, edge-native applications delivered faster than the blink of an eye (<100 milliseconds).

    Fermyon Wasm Functions Overview

    Fermyon Wasm Functions is a multi-tenant, hosted, globally distributed engine for serverless functions running on Akamai Cloud, a globally distributed network. It provides Akamai customers with the ability to integrate Akamai’s existing services–such as EdgeWorkers, object storage, globally available CPU and GPU compute capabilities, and CDN–with a WebAssembly-based serverless platform.

    Starting today, Akamai customers can develop WebAssembly applications and deploy them through Fermyon Wasm Functions, enabling them to:

    • Build edge-native distributed applications with lower egress cost than hyperscalers.
    • Develop cost-effective AI inferencing applications that execute near the user.
    • Integrate powerful edge-native applications with Akamai’s existing CDN, EdgeWorker, and object storage offerings.
    • Cut cold start time of edge-native applications to a mere fraction of a millisecond, which, combined with Akamai’s largest network in the world, delivers responses to end users faster than the blink of an eye.
    • Empower developers to build and deploy edge applications with unprecedented ease of use and speed. Fermyon again delivers on the promise of taking developers from blinking cursor to deployed application in two minutes or less.

    Akamai customers will be able to directly procure Fermyon Wasm Functions from Akamai. Akamai is providing credits toward a trial of Fermyon Wasm Functions for a limited time and for experimental volumes.

    “Companies worldwide are moving toward a more distributed cloud model, especially for AI workloads which benefit from proximity to the data. Serverless WebAssembly enables massive performance gains while making applications easier to build, manage, and secure-by-default – and Fermyon is the clear leader in this space. Our partnership will accelerate companies’ development and adoption of AI agents that benefit from distributed data and compute that only the Akamai Cloud can provide,” said Jon Alexander, VP of Product at Akamai.

    “Bringing the world’s fastest serverless platform to the world’s most distributed cloud computing platform is a big win for any organization interested in delivering dynamic content faster than the blink of an eye,” said Fermyon CEO, Matt Butcher. “With cold starts under half a millisecond, robust service APIs, AI and GPU integration, and support for a broad array of programming languages, Fermyon brings Akamai customers next-generation edge compute that is not just industry leading, but redefining.”

    Fermyon, alongside Akamai, will be showcasing Fermyon technologies at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in London, England from April 1 to 4, 2025. And at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 5 to 9, 2025.

    Additional Resources

    About Akamai

    Akamai is the cybersecurity and cloud computing company that powers and protects business online. Our market-leading security solutions, superior threat intelligence, and global operations team provide defense in depth to safeguard enterprise data and applications everywhere. Akamai’s full-stack cloud computing solutions deliver performance and affordability on the world’s most distributed platform. Global enterprises trust Akamai to provide the industry-leading reliability, scale, and expertise they need to grow their business with confidence. Learn more at akamai.com and akamai.com/blog, or follow Akamai Technologies on X and LinkedIn.

    About Fermyon™ Technologies

    Fermyon is leading the next wave of cloud computing with the first cloud-native WebAssembly FaaS that lets developers build better serverless apps faster. Fermyon is focused on empowering cloud developers to quickly realize the things they are thinking about creating and focus on the code that brings value instead of the obligatory foundation code. Fermyon was founded by the Deis Labs team at Microsoft Azure and is backed by Insight Partners and Amplify Partners. For more information, go to https://www.fermyon.com or follow @fermyontech.

    Contact:
    constantia@fermyon.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Web3MEXC Announces CORN (CORN) Listing with Massive 149,000 USDT Prize Pool

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the listing of CORN (CORN) on both spot and futures markets, scheduled for March 28, 2025 (UTC). The listing on MEXC will be accompanied by an exciting Airdrop+ rewards event totaling 149,000 USDT.

    CORN represents a next-generation blockchain solution built on Arbitrum Orbit, offering unprecedented scalability and efficiency for Bitcoin-centric applications. The project introduces groundbreaking features including Bitcorn (BTCN) as its gas token, the popCORN System for long-term incentives, and LayerZero technology for seamless cross-chain asset transfers. By supporting Stylus, CORN enables developers to create smart contracts using multiple programming languages, pushing the boundaries of blockchain innovation.

    To celebrate the CORN listing, MEXC will launch an extraordinary Airdrop+ event with a massive 149,000 USDT prize pool. The event, which will run from March 27 to April 6, 2025, will offer multiple opportunities to participate:
    Benefit 1: Deposit and share 80,000 USDT in Futures bonus (New user exclusive)
    Benefit 2: Futures Challenge — Trade to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus (For all users)
    Benefit 3: Invite new users and share 19,000 USDT in Futures (For all users)

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising Web3 projects. In 2024, MEXC introduced 2,376 new tokens, with 1,716 of those being initial listings. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings at 461 and the fastest listing speed. Additionally, the exchange consistently adds new tokens in bi-weekly cycles, showcasing its exceptional ability to quickly capture market trends.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its platform by providing advantages such as low fees, deep liquidity, a wide selection of trending tokens, and daily airdrops, enabling traders to access high-potential projects early, receive generous rewards, and enjoy an optimal trading experience.

    For full event details and participation rules, visit the event page.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 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.
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    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article about cryptocurrencies does not represent MEXC’s official stance or investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully evaluate market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

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    Contact:
    Lucia Hu
    PR Manager
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

    Disclaimer: This press release is provided by MEXC. The statements, views, and opinions expressed in this content are solely those of the content provider and do not necessarily reflect the views of this media platform or its publisher. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information presented. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Investing in crypto and mining related opportunities involves significant risks, including the potential loss of capital. Readers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. However, due to the inherently speculative nature of the blockchain sector–including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and mining–complete accuracy cannot always be guaranteed. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. Speculate only with funds that you can afford to lose. Neither the media platform nor the publisher shall be held responsible for any fraudulent activities, misrepresentations, or financial losses arising from the content of this press release. In the event of any legal claims or charges against this article, we accept no liability or responsibility.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s digital industry grows 5.5% in 2024

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    China’s digital industry showed steady growth and improved innovation in 2024, according to a Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT) report released on March 17.

    The ministry said the sector maintained overall stability while enhancing its structure and innovative capabilities.

    The report showed that in 2024, China’s digital industry generated 35 trillion yuan ($4.8 trillion) in business revenue, up 5.5% year on year. Profits rose 3.5% to 2.7 trillion yuan. The sector employed 20.6 million people, roughly unchanged from 2023.

    Regional growth varied across China. The eastern region saw digital sector revenue increase 6.5% year on year, accounting for 73.6% of the national total. China’s central, western and northeastern regions grew by 4.2%, 0.8% and 2.5%, respectively.

    Ten provinces and municipalities, including Guangdong, Jiangsu and Beijing, accounted for 81.5% of national digital industry revenue and 99.5% of total revenue growth.

    The ministry also noted the emergence of national-level manufacturing clusters in areas such as information technology, artificial intelligence, display technologies and integrated circuits. These clusters are expected to drive further growth in the digital sector.

    As of the end of last year, China had built a total of 72.88 million kilometers of fiber optic cables and 4.251 million 5G base stations. The country also installed 28.2 million 10G Passive Optical Network (PON) ports for homes and businesses. More than 90% of administrative villages were connected to 5G networks.

    Computing centers used over 8.8 million standard racks, with overall computing power up 16.5% from the previous year. The ministry reported accelerated construction of converged infrastructure.

    A total of 55,000 5G virtual private networks were put into use at industrial facilities, ports and the energy sector. The Industrial Internet of Things connected 506,000 enterprises through 381 second-level identification and resolution nodes. Mobile Internet of Things end users totaled 2.66 billion.

    The report noted rapid progress toward an “intelligent world” with widespread connectivity.

    In 2024, China’s electronic information manufacturing sector fully recovered. Production increased rapidly, with value added by manufacturers of computers, communications and other electronic devices above designated size rising 11.8%, up 8.4 percentage points from the previous year. The sector’s imports and exports totaled $1.8 trillion, a 6.4% year-on-year increase. 

    Production of mobile phones grew 7.8%, microcomputers 2.7%, and color TV sets 4.6%. Boosted by AI, cloud platforms, and other new business models, the software industry generated 13.7 trillion yuan in revenue, up 10% from 2023. The communications industry earned 1.74 trillion yuan, a 3.2% increase. Total business volume in the telecommunications industry grew 10% year on year.

    Key industrial chains developed well, achieving notable results. Huawei released its HarmonyOS 5 system, becoming the third most popular mobile operating system after iOS and Android. The open-source Harmony system was installed on more than 1 billion devices. The openEuler system also gained over 3.8 million users. More than 40 key standards were formulated for the AI industry. 

    Fixed asset investment in electronic information manufacturing grew 12% year on year, driven by global demand recovery and government policies to boost consumption, upgrade industries, and enhance national security and strength.

    AI, robotics and other emerging sectors became investment hotspots. AI technologies made significant progress, with large AI models quickly commercialized. AI applications in finance, government services, health care and manufacturing helped enterprises improve effectiveness and efficiency. 

    The combination of AI technologies and intelligent hardware generated new popular consumer products. AI-powered mobile phones gained market share rapidly.

    Digital enterprises expanded globally, with consumer electronics becoming increasingly competitive in overseas markets. Digital technology service providers also actively explored business opportunities with Belt and Road cooperation partners.

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC DEX+ Supports BSC Chain, Enabling Seamless Trading of Popular Multi-Chain Assets

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced that its innovative product, DEX+, now supports Binance Smart Chain. This milestone advances MEXC’s efforts to connect centralized finance (CeFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi) through multi-chain trading, offering users low-cost, high-potential investment opportunities in the BSC ecosystem.

    DEX+ now fully supports the Solana ecosystem, integrating with popular liquidity sources such as pump.fun, PumpSwap, and Raydium, and offering access to over 10,000 on-chain assets. With the recent addition of BSC support, DEX+ also aggregates top DEXs like PancakeSwap, covering more than 5,000 popular tokens, including DeFi projects and memecoins. Looking ahead, DEX+ plans to integrate more leading DEXs across BSC, continuously enhancing liquidity depth and evolving into a one-stop, multi-chain trading platform. This upgrade enables a seamless “one account, multi-chain trading” experience, delivering CEX-level performance without the complexity of wallet creation or management. Users can now trade tens of thousands of assets across the Solana and BSC ecosystems, gaining early access to promising on-chain investment opportunities.

    BSC is renowned for its low gas fees and high transaction throughput, fueling the rise of leading DEXs like PancakeSwap. The recent surge in BSC memecoins has significantly boosted trading volume across the ecosystem, underscoring the growth potential of early-stage alpha tokens. With its rapid integration of BSC, DEX+ empowers users to access these trending assets early and seize high-return investment opportunities. In addition, DEX+ has upgraded its “Smart Money” feature, delivering real-time insights into tokens with high trading volumes, strong community traction, and notable growth potential. This allows users to better identify undervalued assets and optimize their investment strategies.

    Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer of MEXC, stated: “Integrating BSC marks a significant milestone in DEX+’s multi-chain strategy. Our goal is to provide users with broader access to on-chain investment opportunities, support the continued growth of the crypto ecosystem, and drive the true convergence of DeFi and CeFi. Through continuous cross-chain innovation, DEX+ empowers users to explore wealth opportunities across multiple blockchains—using just one account—ensuring a smooth and seamless transition from CeFi to DeFi.”

    Looking ahead, DEX+ plans to extend support to more leading blockchain networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Avalanche, and zkSync, further enhancing liquidity and broadening asset coverage to build a seamless, efficient, and robust full-ecosystem trading platform. As DeFi trading volumes continue to rise, the deep integration of CeFi and DeFi is becoming an increasingly recognized industry trend. By leveraging its innovative liquidity solutions and technological strengths, DEX+ is at the forefront of this evolution—delivering a simpler, more efficient, and secure trading experience, while cementing its position as a global leader in the cryptocurrency market.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries and regions, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    For more information, visit: MEXC Website｜X｜Telegram｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
    For media inquiries, please contact MEXC PR Manager Lucia Hu: lucia.hu@mexc.com

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC DEX+ Introduces the Rising Star Event to Support Market-Worthy Projects

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the launch of the Rising Star Event, featuring the platform’s new DEX+ feature. This initiative is designed to better integrate and interact with DEX and CEX listings, offering exciting opportunities to engage with promising projects in crypto. The Rising Star helps identify market-worthy projects in an early stage, providing them with a platform to gain increased exposure and liquidity.

    MEXC DEX+ is a hybrid product that enables users to trade directly on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) through the MEXC App and website, giving users the ability to trade over 10,000 tokens available on Raydium and pump.fun. Rising Star is an innovative ranking system within MEXC’s DEX+ that identifies market-worthy projects based on community votes and trading activity through a points-based system. The top-ranked project at the end of each round will have the opportunity to be listed on MEXC’s Spot and Futures markets. Users can accumulate points by actively trading a project’s token, propelling it to the top of the leaderboard for a chance to be listed, which provides increased exposure, liquidity, and market visibility.

    With an increasing number of on-chain assets and projects becoming key investment targets, the Rising Star aims to bridge the gap between DEX and CEX listings. Although these projects offer promising investment opportunities, they often face challenges due to a lack of liquidity and marketing support. The Rising Star event allows project communities to trade and support their tokens on DEX+, showcasing their engagement and backing. Rankings are entirely determined by trading activity, ensuring a transparent, unbiased, and merit-based selection process. This approach helps MEXC identify high-potential tokens that garner strong community and market support, enabling MEXC to provide the necessary visibility and support to solidify their presence in the market.

    “At MEXC, we strive to be a comprehensive platform that not only facilitates seamless trading but also helps users identify promising projects in the crypto space. Meanwhile, MEXC has made significant efforts to identify and support promising projects at an early stage. Through initiatives like the Rising Star event, we provide emerging projects with the marketing and listing support they need to succeed. By integrating DEX and CEX listings, we create an environment where high-potential tokens can gain the exposure and liquidity they deserve, enabling them to thrive in the competitive crypto market,” said Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC.

    MEXC recently launched DEX+ and formed strategic partnerships with pump.fun. In the future, DEX+ will support more DEXs and blockchain ecosystems, and MEXC is committed to driving innovation and supporting emerging projects in crypto. With the launch of Rising Star, every trader plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of cryptocurrency and advancing market growth, while also supporting these promising projects through a transparent system. To learn more details, please visit: link

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto”. Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries and regions, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, frequent airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.

    For more information, visit: MEXC Website｜X｜Telegram｜How to Sign Up on MEXC
    For media inquiries, please contact MEXC PR Manager Lucia Hu: lucia.hu@mexc.com

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Facility improvements benefit Alexander Maconochie Centre staff and detainees

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

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    Released 27/03/2025

    An $8 million investment in the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) has delivered upgraded and expanded spaces, benefiting staff and detainees. This infrastructure improvement is designed to enhance working conditions for staff and provide additional areas for detainees to engage in education and rehabilitation programs.

    Staff moved into the new building in February and work is underway to repurpose the previous admin areas into additional education spaces for detainees.

    One large classroom for group education sessions is available, while a large group program room, an additional distance education space, and a private, multi-purpose space for female detainees, will be completed in coming months.

    Minister for Corrections Dr Marisa Paterson said the new spaces improved conditions for both staff and detainees.

    “These upgrades are enhancing working conditions for staff and improving educational enrolment opportunities for detainees,” Minister Paterson said.

    “The new administration building is a significant improvement for our dedicated staff who work hard every day to provide a critical service to the Canberra community.

    “The vacating of the previous administrative areas has created an opportunity to expand the spaces available for detainee services. These new areas will increase the capacity to provide education and rehabilitation programs, helping reduce the likelihood of detainees re-offending and returning to detention.”

    Heating and cooling of new and existing detainee education spaces will also be improved as part of the project.

    Education currently offered at the AMC and delivered by registered training organisations include courses in construction, safe work practices, business, and hygienic practices and food safety.

    Rehabilitation programs currently include the Explore, Question, Understand, Investigate, Practice/Plan and Succeed (EQUIPS) suite of programs, such as EQUIPS Addiction and EQUIPS Domestic and Family Violence

    Distance Education is available for eligible detainees, with tertiary-level support from a senior education officer. External study is subject to approval, and detainees are responsible for the relevant administration, deliverables and costs. Library and ICT resources are available to detainees engaging in distance education.

    Quotes attributable ACT Corrective Services Commissioner Leanne Close:

    “Education and training opportunities are an extremely important factor in reducing recidivism,” Ms Close said.

    “While the ACT is well above the national average, with more than a third of eligible detainees enrolled in education or training programs, these new detainee spaces increase our ability to provide these critical programs moving forward.”

    – Statement ends –

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Albanese Government bolsters fight against child sexual exploitation online

    Source: Workplace Gender Equality Agency

    The Albanese Government is stepping up the fight against child sexual exploitation and other serious online harms by strengthening collaboration between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the eSafety Commissioner.

    A strengthening of the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will improve information sharing between the AFP and eSafety, enabling the agencies to work together to more effectively respond to tackling sexual extortion and the promotion of terrorist and violent extremist material.

    It will also enable eSafety to bring child sexual abuse material (CSAM) information to the attention of international law enforcement agencies such as INTERPOL and nominated CSAM bodies like INHOPE – the International Association of Internet Hotline Providers – which provides the public with a way to anonymously report illegal content online.

    The updated MoU will:

    • Provide enhanced two-way information sharing between the agencies to collaborate on the reporting and referral of child sexual abuse and exploitation matters for investigation.
    • Increase the role of the eSafety Commissioner in contributing to victim and perpetrator identification.
    • Set out the processes for reporting online grooming and child abuse offences in Australia to the AFP.

    This complements eSafety’s new MoU with South Australia Police and other similar agreements with NSW and Queensland Police which update protocols to jointly investigate matters ranging from cyberbullying to image-based abuse, adult cyber abuse, youth crime online and other forms of illegal and harmful content.

    The updates to the MOU will also allow the eSafety Commissioner and the AFP to better respond to online crisis events, such as the terrorist attack in Christchurch and stabbings in Wakeley.

    To report seriously harmful content or find information, resources and advice about how to stay safe online, visit: eSafety.gov.au.

    Quotes attributable to Attorney-General, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP: 

    “Child sexual abuse is abhorrent. The Albanese Government is doing everything we can to combat it.

    “I thank the Australian Federal Police and the eSafety Commissioner for their work together to tackle child exploitation material online. 

    “Their continued commitment to identifying and responding to child sexual abuse material online is a significant contribution to global efforts to protect children from abuse and exploitation.”

    Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP:

    “The exploitation of children is a sickening crime against the most vulnerable in our society, and is totally unacceptable in any form.

    “We welcome this renewed commitment between the eSafety Commissioner and the Australian Federal Police. 

    “We know there is still more work to do and we will continue to do everything we can to help prevent and reduce the harmful impacts of online exploitation.”

    Quotes attributable to AFP Commissioner, Reece Kershaw APM:

    “This MoU allows for greater collaboration to tackle the risks of all online harms to young people.

    “This close working relationship is especially important while we assess emerging threats and identify opportunities to educate the public on how to keep their children safe online.”

    Quotes attributable to eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant:

    “Our agreement with the AFP further strengthens eSafety’s existing network of relationships with law enforcement agencies across Australia and internationally, allowing us to jointly target perpetrators and identify victims in more serious criminal matters.

    “The vital work of police complements eSafety’s civil powers to remove harmful content and compel more transparency and hold technology companies to account, helping keep Australians safer – both online, and in the real world.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 65

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL5

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 65
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    310 PM PDT Wed Mar 26 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    Northwest Oregon
    Western Washington

    * Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 310 PM
    until 900 PM PDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter likely
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…Thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon over
    parts of northwest Oregon and track north-northeastward across the
    watch area through early evening. Large hail and damaging wind
    gusts are possible in the strongest cells.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 45
    statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles south of Salem
    OR to 5 miles north northwest of Seattle WA. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector
    22030.

    …Hart

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW5
    WW 65 SEVERE TSTM OR WA 262210Z – 270400Z
    AXIS..45 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    45S SLE/SALEM OR/ – 5NNW SEA/SEATTLE WA/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 40NM E/W /13NE EUG – 5NNW SEA/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..2 INCHES. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 500. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 22030.

    LAT…LON 44272391 47512331 47512138 44272209

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU5.

    Watch 65 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (5%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Mod (60%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Mod (60%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (90%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

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  • MIL-OSI: Snail, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CULVER CITY, Calif., March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNAL) (“Snail” or “the Company”), a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

    Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Highlights

    • ARK: Survival Ascended. On October 25, 2023, the Company launched its flagship remake of the ARK franchise leveraging Unreal Engine 5’s stunning graphics and introduced a game-altering cross-platform modding system, ushering in a new era of creativity.
      • ARK: Survival Ascended was ranked the top #1 selling game on Steam on launch day.  
      • Since its launch, ARK: Survival Ascended sold 3.4 million units and has an average of 94,000 daily active users (“DAUs”) with a peak of 308,000 DAUs.
    • ARK: Survival Evolved. In the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, ARK: Survival Evolved averaged a total of 136,000 DAUs and 135,000 DAUs, respectively.
      • ARK: Survival Evolved units sold were approximately 621,000 for the fourth quarter 2024 as compared to 745,000 units during the same period in 2023.  
      • Units sold for the year ended December 31, 2024 were approximately 2.3 million, as compared to 4.4 million units during the year ended December 31, 2023.
    • Product and Business Updates:
      • Game portfolio expansion: In December 2024, we released the highly anticipated next-gen ARK mobile game, ARK Ultimate Mobile Edition on iOS and Android platforms. In the launch month, over 2 million users downloaded the mobile game across the two mobile platforms. In an effort to further broaden our game portfolio, we acquired eleven games through our gaming network and partners in 2024. We expect to release nine acquired games in 2025. A few notable titles include Honeycomb: The World Beyond – A sci-fi survival adventure where players assume the role of a bioengineer navigating the mysterious planet Sota7, Echoes of Elysium – an airship survival RPG set in a breathtaking procedural world of mystery and discovery, and Robots at Midnight – a retro-futuristic action-RPG aiming to captivate players with its dynamic gameplay and immersive storytelling.
      • New Product Segment: To bring more entertainment to our users, we have soft launched a short film mobile application on iOS and Android platforms. The short film mobile application, SaltyTV, brings exclusive, original stories from heart-racing thrillers to jaw-dropping romances to our viewers. We have released thirty-one short film dramas to date and expect a consistent roll out of new short film dramas throughout 2025 and beyond.    
      • Growing Indie Portfolio: Snail Games showcased its expanding indie catalog at Steam Scream Fest, featuring a variety of immersive and genre-diverse titles that enhance player engagement and reinforce the company’s presence in the indie gaming space.

    Net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $26.2 million as compared to $28.6 million in the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in revenues during the three months ended December 31, 2024 was due to a reduction in sales of ARK that was partially offset by the recognition of deferred revenues upon the release of ARK: Survival Ascended DLC’s.

    Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $84.5 million, an increase of $23.6 million, or 38.7%, compared to $60.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in net revenues was due to an increase in recognition of deferred revenues of $32.2 million related to the ARK franchise, an increase in Bellwright sales of $5.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in total ARK sales of $13.0 million, a decrease in ARK Mobile sales of $1.0 million and a decrease in the Company’s other titles of $0.7 million.

    Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $1.1 million compared to a net income of $2.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in net income is a result of increased research and development costs of $3.0 million to support our future game releases partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $1.4 million, a decrease in advertising and marketing expenses of $0.9 million and an increase in expenses related to the revaluation of outstanding and exercised warrants of $1.5 million.

    Net income was $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to a net loss of $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing an increase of $10.9 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net revenue of $23.6 million, decreased general and administrative expenses of $2.9 million, partially offset by increased research and development costs of $6.5 million, increased costs of revenues of $5.9 million, a decrease in income tax benefit of $3.0 million and an increase in expenses related to the revaluation of outstanding and exercised warrants of $1.2 million..

    Bookings for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $17.0 million as compared to $52.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was due to the strong release of ARK: Survival Ascended on the Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms in 2023.

    Bookings for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $75.7 million as compared to $85.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was due to increased sales at a higher average selling price (“ASP”) driven by the release of ARK: Survival Ascended in the fourth quarter of 2023. The releases of Bobs Tall Tales and Bellwright along with the ARK: Survival Ascended DLCs, Scorched Earth in April 2024, Aberration in September 2024 and Extinction in December 2024 partially offset the decrease in unit sales in 2024 but each product release was at a lower ASP than the initial release of ARK: Survival Ascended.

    Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for the three months ended December 31, 2024 decreased by $2.0 million, or 55.6%, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of a decrease in net income of $1.3 million, a decrease in interest expense and interest expense – related parties of $0.4 million, and a decrease in provision for income taxes of $0.3 million.

    EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $3.2 million as compared to a loss of $9.7 million in the prior year period. EBITDA increased by $12.9 million, or 133.4%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily because of an increase in net income of $10.9 million and a decrease in the benefit from income taxes of $3.0 million, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense and interest expense – related parties of $0.8 million.

    As of December 31, 2024, unrestricted cash was $7.3 million versus $15.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    In addition to the financial results determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Snail believes Bookings and EBITDA, as non-GAAP measures, are useful in evaluating its operating performance. Bookings and EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures that are presented as supplemental disclosures and should not be construed as alternatives to net income (loss) or revenue as indicators of operating performance, nor as alternatives to cash flow provided by operating activities as measures of liquidity, both as determined in accordance with GAAP. Snail supplementally presents Bookings and EBITDA because they are key operating measures used by management to assess financial performance. Bookings adjusts for the impact of deferrals and, Snail believes, provides a useful indicator of sales in a given period. EBITDA adjusts for items that Snail believes do not reflect the ongoing operating performance of its business, such as certain non-cash items, unusual or infrequent items or items that change from period to period without any material relevance to its operating performance. Management believes Bookings and EBITDA are useful to investors and analysts in highlighting trends in Snail’s operating performance, while other measures can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which Snail operates and capital investments.

    Bookings is defined as the net amount of products and services sold digitally or physically in the period. Bookings is equal to revenues, excluding the impact from deferrals. Below is a reconciliation of total net revenue to Bookings, the closest GAAP financial measure.

        Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Fiscal Year Ended
    December 31,    		  
        2024     2023     2024     2023  
        (in millions)  
    Total net revenue   $ 26.2     $ 28.6     $ 84.5     $ 60.9  
    Change in deferred net revenue     (9.2 )     24.0       (8.8 )     24.8  
    Bookings   $ 17.0     $ 52.6     $ 75.7     $ 85.7  

    We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before (i) interest expense, (ii) interest income, (iii) income tax provision (benefit from) and (iv) depreciation expense. The following table provides a reconciliation from net income (loss) to EBITDA:

        Three Months Ended
    December 31,    		     Fiscal Year Ended
    December 31,    		  
        2024     2023     2024     2023  
        (in millions)  
    Net income (loss)   $ 1.1     $ 2.4     $ 1.8     $ (9.1 )
    Interest income and interest income – related parties     (0.1 )     –       (0.3 )     (0.1 )
    Interest expense and interest expense – related parties     0.1       0.5       0.7       1.5  
    Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     0.3       0.6       0.6       (2.4 )
    Depreciation expense     0.2       0.1       0.4       0.4  
    EBITDA   $ 1.6     $ 3.6     $ 3.2     $ (9.7 )

    Webcast Details

    The Company will host a webcast at 4:30 PM ET today to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. Participants may access the live webcast and replay on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investor.snail.com/.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “continue,” “estimate” and “potential,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places in this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Snail’s intent, belief or current expectations. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Snail’s business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, plans and objectives. The statements Snail makes regarding the following matters are forward-looking by their nature: growth prospects and strategies; launching new games and additional functionality to games that are commercially successful; expectations regarding significant drivers of future growth; its ability to retain and increase its player base and develop new video games and enhance existing games; competition from companies in a number of industries, including other casual game developers and publishers and both large and small, public and private Internet companies; its ability to attract and retain a qualified management team and other team members while controlling its labor costs; its relationships with third-party platforms such as Xbox Live and Game Pass, PlayStation Network, Steam, Epic Games Store, My Nintendo Store, the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore; the size of addressable markets, market share and market trends; its ability to successfully enter new markets and manage international expansion; protecting and developing its brand and intellectual property portfolio; costs associated with defending intellectual property infringement and other claims; future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the ongoing conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine, and Israel and Hamas, on its business and the global economy generally; rulings by courts or other governmental authorities; the Company’s current program to repurchase shares of its Class A common stock, including expectations regarding the timing and manner of repurchases made under this share repurchase program; its plans to pursue and successfully integrate strategic acquisitions; and assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

    Further information on risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect Snail’s financial results are included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including its annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to Snail, and Snail does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

    About Snail, Inc.

    Snail is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices.

    For additional information, please contact: investors@snail.com 

     
    Snail, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Consolidated Balance Sheets
        December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
                 
    ASSETS                
                     
    Current Assets:                
    Cash and cash equivalents   $ 7,303,944     $ 15,198,123  
    Accounts receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $523,500 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023     9,814,822       25,134,808  
    Accounts receivable – related party     2,336,274       –  
    Loan and interest receivable – related party     105,759       103,753  
    Prepaid expenses – related party     2,521,291       6,044,404  
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     1,846,024       639,693  
    Prepaid taxes     7,318,424       9,529,755  
    Total current assets     31,246,538       56,650,536  
                     
    Restricted cash and cash equivalents     935,000       1,116,196  
    Accounts receivable – related party, net of current portion     1,500,592       7,500,592  
    Prepaid expenses – related party     9,378,594       7,784,062  
    Property, plant and equipment, net     4,378,352       4,682,066  
    Intangible assets, net     973,914       271,717  
    Deferred income taxes     10,817,112       10,247,500  
    Other noncurrent assets     1,683,932       164,170  
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net     1,279,330       2,440,690  
    Total assets   $ 62,193,364     $ 90,857,529  
                     
    LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                     
    Current Liabilities:                
    Accounts payable   $ 4,656,367     $ 12,102,929  
    Accounts payable – related parties     15,383,171       23,094,436  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     4,499,280       2,887,193  
    Interest payable – related parties     527,770       527,770  
    Revolving loan     3,000,000       6,000,000  
    Notes payable     –       2,333,333  
    Convertible notes, net of discount     –       797,361  
    Current portion of long-term promissory note     2,722,548       2,811,923  
    Current portion of deferred revenue     3,947,559       19,252,628  
    Current portion of operating lease liabilities     1,444,385       1,505,034  
    Total current liabilities     36,181,080       71,312,607  
                     
    Accrued expenses     265,251       254,731  
    Deferred revenue, net of current portion     21,519,888       15,064,078  
    Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion     57,983       1,425,494  
    Total liabilities     58,024,202       88,056,910  
                     
    Commitments and contingencies                
                     
    Stockholders’ Equity:                
    Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 9,626,070 shares issued and 8,275,795 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024, and 9,275,420 shares issued and 7,925,145 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023     962       927  
    Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 28,748,580 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.     2,875       2,875  
    Additional paid-in capital     25,738,082       26,171,575  
    Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (279,457 )     (254,383 )
    Accumulated deficit     (12,117,385 )     (13,949,325 )
    Treasury stock at cost (1,350,275 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023)     (3,671,806 )     (3,671,806 )
    Total Snail, Inc. equity     9,673,271       8,299,863  
    Noncontrolling interests     (5,504,109 )     (5,499,244 )
    Total stockholders’ equity     4,169,162       2,800,619  
    Total liabilities, noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity   $ 62,193,364     $ 90,857,529  
     
    Snail, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     
        Three months ended
    December 31,    		     Years Ended
    December 31,    		  
        2024     2023     2024     2023  
                             
    Revenues, net   $ 26,214,296     $ 28,570,222     $ 84,467,047     $ 60,902,098  
    Cost of revenues     14,866,526       18,646,615       54,236,342       48,306,403  
                                     
    Gross profit     11,347,770       9,923,607       30,230,705       12,595,695  
                                     
    Operating expenses:                                
    General and administrative     3,943,985       3,900,961       12,867,210       15,816,088  
    Research and development     4,123,964       1,165,382       11,647,293       5,057,421  
    Advertising and marketing     192,235       1,094,146       1,523,398       1,582,464  
    Depreciation     68,420       86,222       303,714       432,306  
    Loss on disposal of fixed assets             427               427  
    Total operating expenses     8,328,604       6,247,138       26,341,615       22,888,706  
                                     
    Income (loss) from operations     3,019,166       3,676,469       3,889,090       (10,293,011 )
                                     
    Other income (expense):                                
    Interest income     35,451       31,443       260,679       129,854  
    Interest income – related parties     504       504       2,005       2,000  
    Interest expense     (88,776 )     (570,523 )     (723,038 )     (1,531,719 )
    Other income (expense)     (1,527,706 )     (55,351 )     (981,223 )     265,980  
    Foreign currency transaction loss     43,741       (42,574 )     11,686       (68,180 )
    Total other income (expense), net     (1,536,786 )     (636,501 )     (1,429,891 )     (1,202,065 )
                                     
    Income (loss) before benefit from income taxes     1,482,380       3,039,968       2,459,199       (11,495,076 )
                                     
    Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     362,623       643,728       632,124       (2,400,652 )
                                     
    Net income (loss)     1,119,757       2,396,240       1,827,075       (9,094,424 )
                                     
    Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests     (215 )     (1,128 )     (4,865 )     (8,349 )
                                     
    Net income (loss) attributable to Snail, Inc.   $ 1,119,972     $ 2,397,368     $ 1,831,940     $ (9,086,075 )
                                     
    Comprehensive income (loss) statement:                                
                                     
    Net income (loss)   $ 1,119,757     $ 2,396,240     $ 1,827,075     $ (9,094,424 )
                                     
    Other comprehensive income (loss) related to currency translation adjustments, net of tax     (48,600 )     33,302       (25,074 )     52,817  
                                     
    Total comprehensive income (loss)   $ 1,071,157     $ 2,429,542     $ 1,802,001     $ (9,041,607 )
                                     
    Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common stockholders:                                
    Basic   $ 248,176     $ 516,955     $ 400,576     $ (1,960,813 )
    Diluted   $ 248,176     $ 516,955     $ 400,576     $ (1,960,813 )
                                     
    Net income (loss) attributable to Class B common stockholders:                                
    Basic   $ 871,796     $ 1,880,413     $ 1,431,364     $ (7,125,262 )
    Diluted   $ 871,796     $ 1,880,413     $ 1,431,364     $ (7,125,262 )
                                     
    Net income (loss) per share attributable to Class A and B common stockholders:                                
    Basic   $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ (0.25 )
    Diluted   $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ (0.25 )
                                     
    Weighted-average shares used to compute income (loss) per share attributable to Class A common stockholders:                                
    Basic     8,183,918       7,914,564       8,045,469       7,909,715  
    Diluted     8,183,918       7,914,564       8,045,469       7,909,715  
                                     
    Weighted-average shares used to compute income (loss) per share attributable to Class B common stockholders:                                
    Basic     28,748,580       28,748,580       28,748,580       28,748,580  
    Diluted     28,748,580       28,748,580       28,748,580       28,748,580  
     
    Snail, Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
     
    For the years ended December 31,   2024     2023  
                 
    Cash flows from operating activities:                
    Net income (loss)   $ 1,827,075     $ (9,094,424 )
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                
    Amortization – intangible assets, net     7,804       1,384,862  
    Amortization – loan origination fees and debt discounts     62,855       124,595  
    Accretion – convertible notes     222,628       306,664  
    Loss on change in fair value of warrant liabilities     1,332,815       32,883  
    Depreciation – property and equipment     303,714       432,306  
    Stock-based compensation expense     (890,208 )     848,035  
    Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets     –       427  
    Credit losses     –       581,498  
    Deferred taxes, net     (569,601 )     (2,644,964 )
                     
    Changes in assets and liabilities:                
    Accounts receivable     15,319,987       (18,939,465 )
    Accounts receivable – related party     3,663,726       3,824,775  
    Prepaid expenses – related party     1,928,581       (8,245,966 )
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (1,206,331 )     501,104  
    Prepaid taxes     2,211,331       –  
    Other noncurrent assets     (1,523,065 )     –  
    Accounts payable     (7,183,648 )     2,992,856  
    Accounts payable – related parties     (8,001,265 )     3,176,177  
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities     46,542       626,764  
    Interest receivable – related party     (2,005 )     (2,000 )
    Lease liabilities     (266,800 )     (205,520 )
    Deferred revenue     (8,849,259 )     24,765,261  
    Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     (1,565,124 )     465,868  
                     
    Cash flows from financing activities:                
    Repayments on promissory note     (89,374 )     (79,897 )
    Repayments on notes payable     (2,333,333 )     (6,500,000 )
    Repayments on convertible notes     (1,020,000 )     –  
    Repayments on revolving loan     (3,000,000 )     (3,000,000 )
    Borrowings on notes payable     –       3,000,000  
    Cash proceeds from exercise of warrants     220,000       –  
    Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes     –       847,500  
    Refund of dividend withholding tax overpayment     –       1,886,600  
    Purchase of treasury stock     –       (257,093 )
    Payments of offering costs in accounts payable     (262,914 )     (342,318 )
    Release of restricted escrow deposit     –       1,003,804  
    Net cash used in financing activities     (6,485,621 )     (3,441,404 )
                     
    Effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents     (24,630 )     51,670  
                     
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents     (8,075,375 )     (2,923,866 )
                     
    Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period     16,314,319       19,238,185  
                     
    Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents – end of period   $ 8,238,944     $ 16,314,319  
                     
    Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information                
    Cash paid during the period for:                
    Interest   $ 467,188     $ 934,523  
    Income taxes   $ (1,100,302 )   $ 248,388  
    Noncash finance and investing activity during the period for:                
    Debt converted to equity   $ (60,000 )   $ –  
    Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for a lease liability   $ (85,588 )        
    Liabilities converted to equity upon exercise of warrants   $ 176,750          
    Acquisition of software in accounts payable – related parties   $ 290,000     $ –  
    Acquisition of license rights in accrued expenses and other liabilities   $ 420,000     $ –  
    Issuance of warrants in connection with equity line of credit   $ –     $ (105,411 )

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Air Force Member Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Nine-Year-Old Child on Long Island

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Defendant was Paying the Child to Send Him Sexually Explicit Photos and Videos of Herself

    This morning, in federal court in Central Islip, David Ibarra was arraigned on an indictment charging him with sexual exploitation of a child, coercion, and enticement.  Ibarra, an active-duty senior airman in the United States Air Force, was initially charged by complaint in February 2025 and ordered detained in Anchorage, Alaska, before his transfer to the Eastern District of New York.  Today’s proceeding was held before United States District Court Judge Joanna Seybert who ordered the defendant detained pending trial.

    John J. Durham, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and Leslie Backschies, Acting Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the charges.

    “As alleged, the defendant, a 31-year-old man posing as a 13-year-old boy, manipulated a vulnerable child into producing and sending him sexually explicit images and videos of herself via text message in exchange for money,” stated United States Attorney Durham.  “My Office will continue its relentless pursuit of sexual predators who target children and work to secure lengthy prison sentences in these cases to protect our community and children from such conduct.”

    “As alleged in the indictment, this individual targeted and then repeatedly coerced a child into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos of herself—produced at his specific direction—in exchange for money,” stated FBI Acting Assistant Director in Charge Backschies. “The FBI is committed to finding and arresting the monsters who prey on vulnerable children, and we will continue to work with our partners to ensure these predators are off the streets and behind bars where they can no longer pose a danger to our communities.”

    As set forth in court filings, law enforcement identified Ibarra from cell phone records obtained for an individual who was communicating, via text message, with a 9-year-old girl living in Suffolk County, New York, and soliciting sexually explicit images and videos from her in exchange for money.  During these communications, Ibarra, who claimed to be a 13-year-old boy named “Dave” living in Texas, repeatedly pressured the victim to send him more images and gave her specific directions as to what sexually explicit poses he wanted her to record (“Can we be a little dirty before we go to sleep?  Pls and I’ll send money…”).  Ibarra made approximately 17 payments to the victim’s Apple Pay account to induce her to continue producing sexually explicit images for the defendant’s gratification.  

    This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by United States Attorneys’ Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc

    The charges in the indictment are allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.  If convicted of the charges, Ibarra faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and up to 30 years in prison. 

    The government’s case is being handled by the Criminal Section of the Office’s Long Island Division. Assistant United States  Attorney Paul G. Scotti is in charge of the prosecution.

    The Defendant:

    DAVID IBARRA
    Age:  31
    Anchorage, Alaska

    E.D.N.Y. Docket No. 25-CR-90 (JS)

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  • MIL-OSI: American Rebel Beverage Pre-Launch Efforts and Launch Event at MAPS Air Museum with Tramonte Distributing of Ohio Leads to Record Breaking Initial Account Acquisition for American Rebel Light Beer

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    American Rebel Beer Shatters Initial Account Acquisition Market Goals

    Nashville, TN, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) (“American Rebel” or the “Company”), creator of American Rebel Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded safes, personal security and self-defense products and apparel (americanrebel.com), proudly reports a very successful launch event was held with its northeast Ohio distributor, Tramonte Distributing (tramontedistributing.com) at the MAPS Air Museum (mapsairmuseum.org) in North Canton, Ohio. Tramonte’s distribution territory covers a six-county region of northeast Ohio, including the city of Akron. This expansion marks a significant milestone as the company continues to grow its presence in the Midwest.

    “We had an incredible time with the folks from Tramonte, their customers and all the veterans and fans that attended our northeast Ohio launch event at MAPS,” said American Rebel CEO Andy Ross. “We tied our launch event and performance in with a Hunting & Fishing Outdoors Show sponsored by the Rubber City Radio Group, a local radio station ownership cluster that includes WQMX, WONE, WAKR and WNWV. It was great to share an ice-cold Rebel Light with everyone that came out to the event and supported American Rebel. Tramonte is part of the Miller/Coors distribution network; and we want to thank them for all their efforts. In just a few weeks Tramonte has an 11% penetration rate into their market with American Rebel Light. We think that is amazing and we know we’re very fortunate to be working with some of the best distributors in the country.”

    “The launch party of American Rebel Light at the MAPS Air Museum at the Akron Canton Airport was a huge success,” said Mike Tramonte, President, Tramonte Distributing. “The attendees loved the venue, the concert, the Hunting and Fishing Show, the time spent with Andy and Todd but most of all they really enjoyed sampling the American Rebel Light beer. The comments were overwhelmingly positive. Tramonte Distributing is proud to have American Rebel Light in its portfolio. You folks produce a great beer!”

    The relationship with Tramonte Distributing puts American Rebel Beer in front of a wide audience in Ohio, bringing its Premium Light Lager to light beer drinkers looking for a beer that shares their core values. The Tramonte agreement completes a seamless distribution network, ensuring that American Rebel Beer is available in local bars, restaurants, and retail outlets.

    “We are excited to partner with Tramonte Distributing to bring American Rebel Beer to Akron, OH, and the surrounding counties,” said Todd Porter, President of American Rebel Beverages. “This agreement represents our commitment to expanding our reach and sharing our passion for America’s Patriotic Beer with the amazing people of northeast Ohio.”

    Tramonte Distributing Company was founded in 1940 in Akron by Giacomo Tramonte, and true to its roots, remains in the city of Akron where they are the only alcoholic beverage distributor. Tramonte family members remain active in the company and the company prides itself on being a solid corporate citizen, encouraging responsible consumption, sponsoring a Safe Ride program during key holiday periods and contributing to local and national charities.

    To continue the launch effort, American Rebel Beer and Tramonte Distributing will host a series of events, including Rebel Light Kick-Off Parties featuring CEO Andy Ross and his band, beer tastings, and promotional giveaways. The festivities will continue through 2025, offering a perfect opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer.

    Since its launch in September 2024, American Rebel Light Beer has rolled out in Tennessee, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina and is adding new distributors and territories regularly. For more information about the launch events and the availability of American Rebel Beer, please visit americanrebelbeer.com or follow us on our social media platforms.

    About American Rebel Light Beer

    Produced in partnership with AlcSource, American Rebel Light Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) is a domestic premium light lager celebrated for its exceptional quality and patriotic values. It stands out as America’s Patriotic, God-Fearing, Constitution-Loving, National Anthem-Singing, Stand Your Ground Beer.

    American Rebel Light is a Premium Domestic Light Lager Beer – All Natural, Crisp, Clean and Bold Taste with a Lighter Feel. With approximately 100 calories, 3.2 carbohydrates, and 4.3% alcoholic content per 12 oz serving, American Rebel Light Beer delivers a lighter option for those who love great beer but prefer a more balanced lifestyle. It’s all natural with no added supplements and importantly does not use corn, rice, or other sweeteners typically found in mass produced beers.

    About Tramonte Distributing

    Tramonte Distributing Company was founded in 1940 in Akron by Giacomo Tramonte, and true to its roots, remains in the city of Akron where they are the only alcoholic beverage distributor.

    The business began with distribution rights for the Miller and Duquesne brands. Shortly thereafter they added Fort Pitt Beer, Cribari Wines and Weidemann Beer. Tramonte continued to acquire brands and in the late 1960’s acquired Molson brands through a highly unusual process. Jack S. Tramonte purchased the Molson inventory at a Summit County Sheriff’s sale and thus became a Molson Distributor.

    In addition to its core business, Tramonte Distributing prides itself in being a solid corporate citizen. Joining its breweries, Tramonte is in the forefront of the effort to encourage responsible consumption, sponsoring a Safe Ride program during key holiday periods. Tramonte also offers certified TIPS training to retailers.

    Tramonte family members currently active in the business include Michael A. Tramonte, President; Jack T. Tramonte, Vice President and Jack F. Tramonte, Secretary/Treasurer and Jack J. Tramonte. The fourth generation recently joined the business, Michael J. Tramonte, Rachael Tramonte and Anne Tramonte McKee. From its Akron headquarters, Tramonte’s 100 employees serve customers in Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, Ashland, And Stark counties. For more information go to tramontedistributing.com.

    About MAPS Air Museum

    MAPS Air Museum is an internationally known museum of aviation and serves as a center of aviation history for Northeast Ohio. The museum features exciting educational displays of its collection of acquired artifacts, interactive exhibits and historical archives in its own library. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there’s something for you at MAPS. For more information go to mapsairmuseum.org.

    About American Rebel Holdings, Inc.

    American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) has operated primarily as a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded safes and personal security and self-defense products and has recently transitioned into the beverage industry through the introduction of American Rebel Beer. The Company also designs and produces branded apparel and accessories. To learn more, visit americanrebelbeer.com or americanrebel.com. For investor information, visit americanrebel.com/investor-relations.

    American Rebel Holdings, Inc.
    info@americanrebel.com

    American Rebel Beverages, LLC
    Todd Porter, President
    tporter@americanrebelbeer.com

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. American Rebel Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ: AREB; AREBW) (the “Company,” “American Rebel,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “forecasts” “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include benefits of a launch party, actual launch timing and availability of American Rebel Beer, success and availability of the promotional activities, our ability to effectively execute our business plan, and the Risk Factors contained within our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

    Company Contact:
    tporter@americanrebelbeer.com
    info@americanrebel.com

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Anchorage man sentenced to 16 years for producing child pornography

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Anchorage man was sentenced yesterday to 16 years in prison and will serve 15 years on supervised release for exploiting a 16-year-old minor to produce child pornography.

    According to court documents, in 2019, the minor female victim moved from Oregon to Alaska and began living with Donteh Devoe, 46. At some point after the victim began living with him, Devoe started sexually abusing her and convinced her that because she was 16, the sexual abuse was legal.

    The victim confided in a friend, explaining that she and Devoe were “dating and having sex.” The victim also disclosed instances where Devoe physically abused her and texted her sexually graphic images during the school day. The victim’s friend promptly reported the alleged abuse to law enforcement and an investigation began.

    In February 2020, law enforcement obtained a search warrant for accounts on Devoe’s and the victim’s devices. Law enforcement reviewed those accounts and discovered sexually explicit conversations between Devoe and the victim. During conversations on Sept. 30, and Oct. 1, 2019, Devoe directed the victim to take sexually explicit photos and send them to him.

    On Nov. 15, 2024, Devoe pleaded guilty to one count of production of child pornography.

    “Mr. Devoe used emotional and physical manipulation to carry out his sexual abuse and get what he wanted. The harm that he caused with his conduct is lasting,” said U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska. “I want to thank the investigators and prosecutors who were essential in securing a serious penalty for the crime he pleaded guilty to, and the witness for promptly coming forward to report the abuse. I also want to commend the victim for showing extraordinary bravery and resilience in bringing this perpetrator to justice. Our office will continue our strong partnerships with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute anyone who threatens the safety of children.”

    “Through manipulation and a betrayal of trust, Devoe emotionally, physically, and sexually abused a minor in our community, including the production of CSAM,” said Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day of the FBI Anchorage Field Office. “The sexual abuse and exploitation of children is inexcusable and will not be tolerated by Alaska’s law enforcement community.”

    “The Anchorage Police Department remains committed to ensuring justice for victims and their families. Our officers and investigators worked diligently to bring this case to a resolution, and we appreciate the collaboration with our law enforcement partners and the judicial system. Today’s sentencing is a testament to the dedication of those who seek justice and uphold the safety of our community,” said Christopher Barraza, Deputy Director, Community Relations Unit for the Anchorage Police Department.

    The FBI Anchorage Field Office and Anchorage Police Department investigated this case as part of the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Ivers and Ainsley McNerney prosecuted the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and CEOS, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit https://www.justice.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Dominican Republic Citizen Residing in Cleveland, Ohio, Indicted for Defrauding Grandparents from Western Pennsylvania Out of Tens of Thousands of Dollars

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A resident of Cleveland, Ohio, originally from the Dominican Republic has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of Receipt of Stolen Money that Crossed a State Border, Acting United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

    The five-count Indictment names Luis Alfonso Bisono Rodriguez, 34, as the sole defendant. Rodriguez was previously charged on March 21, 2025, by way of Criminal Complaint, and was arrested last week in the Cleveland area.

    As alleged in the Complaint Affidavit, Rodriguez is a member of an organized crime group operating across Pennsylvania and Ohio to defraud victims in the Western District of Pennsylvania and elsewhere out of tens of thousands of dollars pursuant to a grandparent fraud scam. As part of that scheme, scammers call a grandparent and impersonate their grandchild in a crisis such as an accident or arrest, and then ask the grandparent to send immediate financial assistance. Money from the victims was picked up in Pennsylvania and delivered by Lyft and Uber drivers to various locations in Northern Ohio, where Rodriguez was captured on surveillance videos from various retail establishments meeting the drivers and receiving the stolen money. Rodriguez then sent much of the fraud proceeds to the Dominican Republic via wire transfers, as well as deposited portions of the fraud proceeds into bank accounts.

    As alleged, between October 2024 and January 2025, at least five elderly individuals from Western Pennsylvania were victimized by the scam and defrauded out of a total of more than $50,000. The investigation has revealed that there are likely many more victims in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other states. The Federal Bureau of Investigation asks that individuals with information about this scam and/or who believe that they or others they know may have been a victim of the scam report that fraud through the Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

    Assistant United States Attorney Brendan T. Conway is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

    The Pittsburgh and Cleveland offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the Criminal Complaint and Indictment, with the assistance of the Parma Police Department in Northern Ohio and numerous police departments in Western Pennsylvania, including the Millcreek Township Police Department, Grove City Police Department, Scott Township Police Department, Fox Chapel Police Department, Finley Township Police Department, and Hermitage Police Department.

    An indictment and a criminal complaint are accusations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Recovers Money Swindled from Kansas Bank’s Investors

    Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

    Indeed, it’s rare for fraud victims to recover their lost money, especially when scammers use cash or cryptocurrency, which can be hard to trace since the money can change hands quickly.

    In 2023, the Bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 69,000 complaints from the public regarding financial fraud involving the use of cryptocurrency. Estimated losses with a nexus to cryptocurrency totaled more than $5.6 billion. Investigators in the Kansas case were heartened when a federal judge last November informed the failed bank’s owners that all was not lost.

    “To be able to give them back their money is extremely powerful,” said Emilee Thompson, a forfeiture specialist for FBI Kansas City.

    The courtroom erupted when the judge told victims at a November 4 restitution hearing in Wichita that the FBI recovered most of their money.

    “There was cheering and clapping and crying because these people went from thinking they had lost $8.2 million to being made aware they were going to be made very near whole,” Special Agent Hemmert said.

    He said it was particularly impactful to help folks in rural Southwest Kansas, whose opinions of the FBI vary widely.

    “To live up to the reputation of the FBI and to show that we will do whatever we can—move heaven and earth if necessary—to do what we can to get their money back, that was cool,” he said. “To show these people and Elkhart that the FBI cares a great deal about victims and to do whatever we can to make them whole after they’ve been the victim of a crime.”

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Maintains 213% Reserve Ratio in March 2025 Proof-of-Reserves Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has released its latest proof-of-reserves report for March 2025, reaffirming its asset transparency and user fund security with a reserve ratio of 213%. The report, timestamped at 10:30 AM (UTC+8) on March 17, shows that the exchange holds more than double the users’ total assets across BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC.

    The audit, supported by a 27-layer Merkle tree comprising over 37.8 million records, verifies that Bitget possesses sufficient assets to cover all user balances. This month’s report highlights reserve ratios of 332% for BTC, 173% for USDT, 161% for ETH, and 198% for USDC, each significantly exceeding the 100% threshold required to meet user liabilities.

    A reserve ratio exceeding 100% indicates that the platform holds more crypto assets in custody than its users collectively own, acting as a real-time solvency signal. The publication of this data follows increasing calls from both regulators and users for more frequent, mathematically verifiable disclosures from centralized exchanges.

    By adopting cryptographic techniques such as the Merkle tree structure, Bitget enables users to independently verify their balances within the total liabilities without exposing personal account data. This method strengthens user trust by enabling public verification of platform solvency while preserving user privacy.

    “Transparency must be consistent, not occasional. Exchanges carry an obligation to provide users with tools to verify that their funds are held securely and fully accounted for. Bitget’s latest reserve ratio is not just a metric—it’s a signal of operational clarity and a standard the industry should continuously uphold,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

    As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and users become more discerning, frequent and transparent solvency proofs are becoming integral to the survival of centralized platforms. The latest data places Bitget ahead of many major exchanges in terms of capital buffers, offering a substantial margin of security in volatile market conditions.

    With over 20,500 BTC, 197,500 ETH, 2 billion USDT, and 106 million USDC held in custody, Bitget’s holdings remain aligned with its broader objective to provide users with uninterrupted access to their digital assets. The latest Merkle root hash for March 2025—37a20f806f400dcd—can be used by users to confirm their account’s inclusion in the reserve audit.

    The March disclosure continues a monthly cycle of transparent reporting introduced by Bitget following industry-wide failures in 2022. With this sustained publication, the exchange reinforces its operational visibility and bolsters user confidence in custodial safety.

    To view Bitget’s Proof-of-Reserves, please visit here.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 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 world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    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.

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  • MIL-OSI: Aspida Life Re Ltd. Appoints Elinor Friedman to its Board of Directors

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    HAMILTON, Bermuda, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aspida Life Re Ltd. (“Aspida Re”), a reinsurance company focused on providing life and annuity reinsurance solutions to companies globally, announced today the recent appointment of Elinor Friedman, FSA, MAAA to its Board of Directors (“the Board”). Ms. Friedman’s extensive product development and pricing knowledge will complement and add broader insight to Aspida Re’s board composition.

    Ms. Friedman is a seasoned actuary with vast experience in the life insurance and reinsurance space. From 2013 to 2024, she served as Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson where she provided consulting services to large and mid-size insurers and reinsurers including sell-side appraisal, buy-side due diligence, product development, and pricing.

    “Elinor’s deep capabilities in actuarial science, risk management, and insurance analytics, combined with her proven leadership in insurance consulting, make her a valuable addition to our board,” said David Florian, Chief Executive Officer of Aspida Re. “Her insights and operational acumen will be instrumental in helping Aspida Re continue to deliver ongoing value for our partners and clients.”

    During her time as Managing Director at Willis Towers Watson, Ms. Friedman also served as Life Division Leader and Sales and Practice Leader for the Americas leadership team for the Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) line of business. Prior to joining the firm, she served as Product Actuary at General American Life Insurance Company, coordinating life product development and pricing, and as Assistant Actuary at RGA/Swiss Financial Group, focused on reinsurance transactions, actuarial pricing, and risk analysis.

    “I am excited to join Aspida Re’s board and contribute to the company’s mission of providing innovative and secure reinsurance solutions,” said Elinor Friedman. “Aspida Re’s focus on risk management excellence and forward-thinking strategies aligns with my experience in actuarial science and insurance consulting. I look forward to leveraging my background to support Aspida Re’s growth, helping to refine reinsurance structures and strengthen partnerships that drive long-term financial security.”

    Ms. Friedman received her Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Concordia University (with distinction) and her Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Ottawa (magna cum laude). She is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). Ms. Friedman is also active in the industry, having previously served as Chair of the Society of Actuaries Product Development Section Council and on the planning committee for several industry meetings. She has been a frequent speaker, lending her knowledge and expertise to the industry.

    About Aspida Re
    Aspida Life Re Ltd (“Aspida Re”), a Bermuda-based reinsurance platform, is focused on providing efficient and secure life and annuity reinsurance solutions to its global clients. Aspida Re seeks to be a trusted partner in its clients’ long-term financial growth by delivering creative, customized solutions while driving business by doing good for the communities it serves. Aspida Re is part of Aspida Holdings Ltd, with over $21bn in total assets as of December 31, 2024. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida Re. For more information on Aspida Re, please visit www.aspidare.bm or follow them on LinkedIn.

    Media Contact:
    Blaire Swayze
    Blaire.swayze@aspida.com
    +1-919-246-3108

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Empowering women in cybersecurity focus of OSCE workshop in Sarajevo

    Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – OSCE

    Headline: Empowering women in cybersecurity focus of OSCE workshop in Sarajevo

    Participants in an OSCE workshop on gender considerations in cyber/ICT security in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 March 2025. (OSCE/Edib Jahic) Photo details

    The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a workshop focusing on gender considerations in cyber/ICT security in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 25 and 26 March. The event gathered 23 cybersecurity experts and policymakers from Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and showcased practical ways to empower women to actively take part in shaping inclusive policies and strategies related to cybersecurity and cyber diplomacy.
    “This workshop is a fantastic example of taking an action-orientated approach to ensuring we benefit from all the talent society has to offer as we tackle increasingly complex cyber threats,” said Julian Reilly, British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    Experts presented good practices from political, economic, social and technical sectors and discussed regional and international initiatives aimed at boosting women’s participation in cybersecurity. During a practical exercise, participants explored ways to interpret and implement the OSCE’s 16 cyber/ICT security confidence-building measures with a gender-responsive approach.
    The event was organized with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina. “I am glad to say that the OSCE has been playing a pivotal role in fostering co-operative efforts to address cybersecurity threats. We are proud that the Mission effectively advocates for greater female participation in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of gender diversity to enhance stability through diverse perspectives and resources,” said Thomas Busch, Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    The workshop was delivered as part of the extrabudgetary project “Activities and customized support for the implementation of OSCE cyber/ICT security confidence-building measures” with financial support from the United Kingdom.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Public Information Intern

    Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction

    Apply here

    Work Location

    Bonn or remote

    Expected duration

    6 months

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyses action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with U.N. Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community.

    The internship is for a maximum period of 6 months. The internship is UNPAID and full-time, in -person. The modality can be handled flexibly. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of the Website Officer in the Content and Channels team. This internship position is located in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in Bonn, Germany. The successful candidate will join three other colleagues from the Content and Channels team on the Bonn UN Campus.

    The Intern will:

    • Perform Internet-based research to identify disaster risk reduction (DRR) content and sources for publication on PreventionWeb.net in English (other languages, if applicable) to extend PreventionWeb’s coverage of country/region, thematic and hazard sections.
    • Enter relevant DRR documents, events, jobs, news and policy into the PreventionWeb’s Drupal content management system for publication on the website (keyword selection, abstract writing in English [other languages, if applicable], and web formatting).
    • Validate and enter relevant DRR source organizations and assist in maintaining their DRR organization profiles.
    • Assist in responding to PreventionWeb user comments and requests by sending appropriate communication and assisting in user experience research activities.
    • Undertake quality control of information as necessary, including analysis of gaps and targeted research.
    • Contribute to the improvement and development of the PreventionWeb editorial guidelines.
    • Identify content for promotion on social media and share it during the dedicated weekly meetings.
    • Assist in preparing social media content by drafting texts and short video scripts and designing cards.
    • Assist in reviewing social media and web analytics to identify and optimize performance of content.
    • Perform online research on topics that may be of interest for various purposes such as social media promotion, presentations and briefs.
    • Store key pieces of information and data on Zotero.
    • Support, and participate in, other information management related tasks and projects matching academic background.

    Qualifications/special skills

    To qualify for an internship with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

    • Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent).
    • Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher such as Master’s degree or equivalent, Ph.D. or postgraduate degree).
    • Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.
    • Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    • Have strong internet research skills.
    • Knowledge of basic HTML and photo, audio or video editing a plus.
    • Interest in disaster risk reduction issues.
    • Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
    • Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
    • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

    Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and writtten English is required for this internship. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

    Additional Information

    Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted

    Intern Specific text

    Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

    No Fee

    THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

    Apply here

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  • MIL-OSI: Bitget Shifts Gears with Porsche Cup Brasil Sponsorship with Driver Flávio Sampaio

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is set to accelerate its presence in the motorsport world as the official sponsor of Driver Flávio Sampaio for the Porsche Cup Brasil 2025. The partnership, which kicks off with the season’s opening race in April 2025, symbolizes the convergence of the on-going financial evolution, and the adrenaline-fueled world of motorsport.

    The collaboration sets Bitget with Porsche’s legacy of precision and speed, creating a partnership that resonates with both crypto enthusiasts and motorsport fans. The sponsorship of driver Flávio Sampaio in the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup Brazil season is supported by Bitget’s mission of bringing together sports and crypto.

    The championship kicked off on March 22nd and 23rd at the Velocitta in Mogi Guaçu and will continue through November, with the final stage scheduled for the 8th and 9th in Interlagos, São Paulo. With its support for Flávio, Bitget becomes the first crypto exchange to participate in the competition and will have its own car in Latin America’s largest Grand Touring category.

    In the past, Bitget also had a successful partnership with Argentina’s star Lionel Messi from 2022 to 2024 and previously sponsored Juventus’ women’s football team in Italy. Currently, it also supports other major sports projects, such as Turkish athlete Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (world wrestling champion), Samet Gümüş (gold medalist in boxing), and İlkin Aydın (national volleyball team athlete).

    Flávio Sampaio, commented on the partnership, saying, “I am very excited about this partnership with Bitget and hope to help spark interest among motorsport fans in the world of cryptocurrencies. The profile of sports fans often has similarities with that of crypto investors. I believe we can create an interesting connection between these two worlds.”

    Flávio Sampaio began his career in karting at the age of 12 and competed in major state and national championships until 2001. In 2007, he was invited to participate in Stock Jr., the feeder category for Stock Car. In 2008, he joined ATW Racing in Stock Light. In 2010, he was invited to compete in the Mini Cooper Challenge category, and in 2014, he moved to the GT3 Challenge.

    This partnership is a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup wrapped in Bitget’s signature black-and-cyan livery, embodying the exchange’s commitment to speed, reliability, and performance. With a roaring 510CV engine, the car serves as a metaphor for Bitget’s high-performance trading engine, designed to deliver unmatched efficiency and results.

    “This partnership isn’t just about speed on the track—it’s about accelerating innovation in the crypto space,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “We find that Flavio’s sportsmanship also dwells on the same principles that drive Bitget: strategy, adaptability, and high-performance execution. Aligning with a motorsport professional for a series known for its precision and competitiveness allows us to engage with an audience that values both technological advancement and calculated risk-taking.”

    The Porsche Cup Brasil is the ideal setting for Bitget to engage with a discerning audience, since it draws Brazil’s top motorsport aficionados and sports-centric enthusiasts. Among the unique experiences attendees will have is access to the Paddock Terrace, where timing screens and real-time race radios provide an immersive perspective of the action. Bitget’s VIP visitors will also be able to meet drivers, tour the pit lane, and take part in Porsche Experience Rides where they will ride shotgun with professional drivers in Bitget-branded helmets.

    Brazil is experiencing a notable surge in cryptocurrency adoption, with over 40 million users, which positions the country as a key market for Bitget’s expansion. By partnering with Driver Flávio Sampaio in the Porsche, Bitget strengthens its local presence and reinforces its global reputation as the top emerging crypto brand. The sponsorship shows Bitget’s ability to connect with diverse audiences, from crypto traders to motorsport enthusiasts, through shared values of innovation and performance.

    As engines roar and markets surge, Bitget, and Porsche Cup Brasil are set to redefine what it means to blend speed with substance. This partnership merges excitement and anticipation, driving the future of finance and motorsport with Bitget set to lead.

    About Bitget

    Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 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 world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

    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.

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  • MIL-OSI: MEXC Announces Listing of Walrus (WAL) with 120,000 WAL and 70,000 USDT Prize Pools

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce the Walrus (WAL) listing on March 27, 2025(UTC). To celebrate this significant addition to the exchange, MEXC is launching two special events with a combined prize pool of 120,000 WAL and 70,000 USDT for participants.

    Walrus is an eagerly anticipated project in the blockchain space, bringing a fresh approach to decentralized data storage. Developed with technical guidance from Mysten Labs, the team behind SUI blockchain, Walrus addresses critical infrastructure challenges faced by Web3 applications. The innovative platform works by fragmenting data into smaller pieces and distributing them across a global network of nodes, which significantly enhances access speed and creates resilience against potential network disruptions. This architecture makes Walrus particularly effective for storing and retrieving both standard data and rich media content, solving a persistent pain point in the blockchain ecosystem. The total supply of the project’s tokens is 5,000,000,000 WAL.

    MEXC has prepared exclusive events to mark the WAL listing, offering substantial rewards for participants:

    Event 1: Airdrop+

    The Airdrop+ event will run from March 26 to April 5, 2025(UTC), offering:

    • Benefit 1: Deposit and share 120,000 WAL (New user exclusive)
    • Benefit 2: Futures Challenge – Trade to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus (For all users)
    • Benefit 3: Invite new users and share 20,000 USDT (For all users)

    Event 2: Spread the Word & Win 1,000 USDT Rewards

    From March 26 to April 1, 2025(UTC), users can share the Airdrop+ event on social media for a chance to win a share of the 1,000 USDT prize pool.

    MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently offering users early access to promising web3 projects. In 2024, MEXC introduced 2,376 new tokens, including 1,716 initial listings. Recent market analysis from TokenInsight confirms MEXC’s leading position in the industry — the exchange completed 461 spot listings, outpacing competitors like Gate by 1.5 times and Bitget by 4.5 times.

    Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its platform, offering advantages such as low fees, deep liquidity, a wide selection of trending tokens, and daily airdrops. This reaffirms MEXC’s user-centric approach, providing traders with early access to high-potential projects, generous rewards, and an optimal trading experience.

    For full event details and participation rules, visit the event page.

    About MEXC
    Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 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.
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    Risk Disclaimer:
    The information provided in this article about cryptocurrencies does not represent MEXC’s official stance or investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully evaluate market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

    Source

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    PR Manager
    lucia.hu@mexc.com

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: We invite you to the creative competition Brand Education

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    The Institute of Marketing invites you to participate in the traditional student competition Brand Education.

    The competition has become a reflection of the global and domestic economy’s aspirations for responsible consumption and sustainable development. It brings together creative students and high school students interested in developing professional competencies in the field of creating and promoting sustainable brands.

    To participate in the first stage of the competition, you must register before April 7 and send your project work to brandeducation@yandex.ru.

    Competition directions and nominations:

    University brand promotion: media activity – promoting the university in the digital environment (posting press releases, maintaining social media pages, etc.); television activity – videos about the university, department, etc.; advertising activity – posting posters, distributing leaflets, leaflets and other advertising materials; PR activity – positioning the university in online and offline media, strengthening its reputation, interacting with target audiences. Social entrepreneurship: civic initiatives, socially significant projects, development of volunteerism and volunteer work; environmental projects; Internet startups aimed at developing universities; sustainable business development projects. Initiatives of the year: green technologies in the organization’s infrastructure; sustainable packaging in the culture of responsible consumption; sustainable design and environmental responsibility; creative poster for social advertising.

    Participants of the competition can indicate one or several nominations when registering. The jury will evaluate the projects and publish a list of the lucky ones who made it to the finals on April 17.

    The second stage (final) of the competition will be held from April 18 to 30 in person at the Department of Services Marketing and Brand Management of the Institute of Marketing.

    Details about the competition are available on the Brand Education Telegram channel https://t.me/brand_education.

    The competition is organized by the Department of Services Marketing and Brand Management of the Institute of Marketing, which traditionally studies the problems of forming and developing sustainable brands, and trains specialists in the field of their design and capitalization.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 03/26/2025

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI: Deutsches Forschungsnetz selects Nokia to accelerate scientific research with a high-capacity green IP network 

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press Release
    Deutsches Forschungsnetz selects Nokia to accelerate scientific research with a high-capacity green IP network 

    • IP network upgrade allows Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) to provide seamless access to critical resources and facilitate faster and more efficient collaboration.
    • Expansion delivers interface speeds up to 800 Gigabits per second to meet future capacity growth
    • Modernized IP core network offers higher bandwidth, increased capacity and up to 75% reduced power consumption

    26 March 2025
    Espoo, Finland – Nokia has renewed and expanded DFN’s, the German National Research and Education Network, IP core router network in Germany. Nokia’s IP router solution will give DFN access to higher bandwidth, increased network capacity and reduce power consumption in its network up to 75%.

    The DFN Association offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the evolving needs of the scientific research community. By providing high-throughput connectivity, DFN ensures that researchers can seamlessly access critical resources, such as supercomputers and large-scale data repositories, enabling faster and more efficient collaboration. This is particularly vital for projects that require extensive data transfers or collaboration with international research institutions.

    The DFN Association operates the national research and education network and develops the communication infrastructure for universities, research institutes and R&D companies across Germany, connecting approximately 850 locations throughout the country. It is considered one of the largest and most powerful non-commercial networks in the world with a total length of 10,250 km of optical fiber in the backbone and a multi-terabit core network spanning 65 core network locations.

    DFN selected Nokia to swap out existing equipment from another vendor and provide IP core network routers to ten locations in Germany. This upgrade will increase connectivity from DFN’s current 100G interfaces to 400G, with runway to further upgrade to 800G as demand warrants. Nokia deployed its scalable 7750 Service Routers which are based on the company’s FP5 routing silicon.

    The deal includes a full suite of professional services, training and technical consultancy throughout the deployment and operation. All existing DFN applications were successfully migrated into Nokia’s service routers ahead of deployment.

    “Nokia’s solution offered the performance and scalability we need for our IP core network in Germany, and the results speak for themselves. With the implemented solution, we are already equipped for 800G and can now further scale and expand our services according to the requirements of our participants in research and higher education in Germany. We are very satisfied with the collaboration with Nokia and the results achieved so far,” said Dr. Stefan Piger, Head of Network and Communication Services at DFN.

    “As the developer and operator of the communications infrastructure linking universities and research institutes in Germany, DFN plays a vital role in fostering growth for the broader scientific community across the country. This collaboration with world class research and education network underscores the value of our IP routing technology in providing a robust, agile and adaptable core network with the headroom to scale efficiently into the future”, added Matthieu Bourguignon, Senior Vice President, Europe, Network Infrastructure at Nokia.

    Multimedia, technical information and related news 
    Product Page: FP5 network processor
    Product Page: 7750 Service Router
    Web Page: Nokia Research and Education Networks

    About Nokia 
    At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

    As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

    With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

    About Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. – DFN
    The DFN Association is responsible for the operation and expansion of the German research network and related IT services. DFN operates and develops the communication infrastructure for research institutes in Germany. It connects universities, non-university research institutions and research-related commercial enterprises at around 850 locations throughout Germany.

    The science network has a total length of 10,250 km of optical fiber in the backbone and a multi-terabit core network spanning 65 core network locations; it is one of the largest and most powerful non-commercial communication networks in the world.

    DFN operates not only nationally but also connects to European and global scientific networks and the general Internet via high-performance exchange points.

    https://www.dfn.de/netz/

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