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Category: Technology

  • MIL-OSI: CAI Launches Cyber Insurance Assessment to Address Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CAI, a global services firm, announced today the launch of its cyber insurance assessment to evaluate organizations’ cybersecurity postures. Designed to consolidate 15 critical cybersecurity categories into one comprehensive form, the results can be used to ensure compliance, remediate vulnerabilities and leveraged when applying for insurance or updating existing carriers.

    More than $9.8 billion in cyber insurance premiums were reported in 20231, and with global cybercrime costs projected to escalate to multitrillions by the end of 20252, organizations continue to take precautions. The cyber insurance assessment gauges data privacy and security, governance and policies, logical access controls, AI, among others. Aligned with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, the audit serves information security officers who are interested in understanding and bolstering their cyber resilience.

    • Extensive NIST CSF 2.0 coverage: Features six main functions within the framework including identify, protect, detect, respond, recover and govern.
    • User-centric design: Streamlines the assessment process by minimizing redundancies, making it faster and more efficient for organizations of all sizes to complete.
    • Strategic insights: Delivers actionable recommendations, enabling stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity investments.

    “We recognized a significant gap in the industry where companies, especially smaller organizations, struggled with the intricacies of cyber insurance assessments,” said Rex Johnson, vice president, Cybersecurity and Cloud Services at CAI. “Our universal assessment provides a standardized approach, empowering organizations and their security leaders with accurate, crucial and fast cybersecurity evaluations they can trust.”

    For more information, visit https://www.cai.io/services/cybersecurity/explore-a-cyber-insurance-assessment

    About CAI

    CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what’s right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

    Contact:
    Madison Oler
    Sr. PR & Communications Specialist
    CAI
    Madison.oler@cai.io

    References

    1. https://content.naic.org/sites/default/files/cmte-h-cyber-wg-2024-cyber-ins-report.pdf
    2. https://cybersecurityventures.com/cybercrime-damages-6-trillion-by-2021/

    The MIL Network –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Picus Security Claims 2025 Visionary Spotlight Awards for Channel Innovation and Cybersecurity Leadership

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    SAN FRANCISCO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Picus Security, the leading security validation company, today announced it has been recognized with two Visionary Spotlight Awards from ChannelVision Magazine: Cybersecurity Business Technology and Channel Program of the Year 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in innovation, growth and customer value creation across the communications and IT industries.

    ChannelVision’s recognition highlights Picus’ dual impact — enabling its global partner ecosystem to deliver impactful cybersecurity solutions and empowering a focus on truly exploitable exposures using evidence-based adversarial exposure validation.

    “Exposure validation is transforming how enterprises and service providers manage cyber risk, replacing assumptions with evidence and helping teams focus on what truly matters,” said Jason Kirkland, director of channels and alliances at Picus Security. “By combining rich training and enablement with industry-leading technology, we’re committed to supporting our partner ecosystem so they are best positioned to drive stronger security outcomes for their customers and scale their businesses faster.”

    ChannelVision’s annual competition is designed to highlight contributions to businesses, service providers and the channel market overall. Recognition includes products, services, deployments and channel-related achievements across multiple categories. Each year, ChannelVision’s editors and an independent panel of judges evaluate entries based on key categories such as overall innovation, future industry impact, creativity, feature set differentiation, ease of use and interoperability.

    Picus Security was determined to exemplify aggressive innovation, demonstrating a myriad of opportunities for channel partners to enhance their own roles as trusted partners for business success.

    Driving Cybersecurity Innovation With Exposure Validation

    Amid an overwhelming volume of high- and critical-severity vulnerabilities — more than 40,000 new CVEs were published in 2024 alone — Picus Security Exposure Validation helps organizations move beyond static risk scores to pinpoint the threats that truly matter. The platform continuously simulates real-world attack techniques against live defenses to determine exploitability within each organization’s unique environment. The result is a transparent, environment-specific Exposure Score that quantifies actual risk and enables teams to focus on the vulnerabilities that are genuinely exploitable.

    This modern approach eliminates patch backlogs and significantly reduces mean time to remediation. As a result, partners and their customers can act earlier, fix less and be confident in their cybersecurity program.

    Delivering Channel Program Excellence

    In addition to bringing innovative solutions to market, Picus has dramatically expanded and enhanced its global channel program. In 2024, the company launched a full-scale partner portal with value-added partner enablement and marketing resources; introduced flexible licensing models for MSSPs; and created persona-specific toolkits and training certifications that accelerate sales and services delivery.

    Partners now have access to end-to-end enablement, ranging from prebuilt marketing campaigns to demo licenses to automation tools. These investments help partners and service providers transform client offerings from point-in-time assessments to continuous validation, while unlocking recurring revenue and stronger customer engagement.

    Visit the company’s website to learn more about Picus Security Exposure Validation and its successful, growing partner program.

    About Picus Security 
    Picus Security, the leading security validation company, gives organizations a clear picture of their cyber risk based on business context. Picus transforms security practices by correlating, prioritizing and validating exposures across siloed findings so teams can focus on critical gaps and high-impact fixes. With Picus, security teams can quickly take action with one-click mitigations to stop more threats with less effort. Offering Adversarial Exposure Validation with Breach and Attack Simulation and Automated Penetration Testing, working together for greater outcomes, Picus delivers award-winning, threat-centric technology that allows teams to pinpoint fixes worth pursuing.

    Follow Picus Security on X and LinkedIn.

    About ChannelVision Magazine
    ChannelVision Magazine (www.channelvisionmag.com), which operates under its parent company, Beka Business Media, is a bi-monthly publication and website that is read by channel partners that sell all manner of voice, data, access, managed and business services — both on premise and “in the cloud” — as well as technology gear and equipment, primarily in the SMB space. ChannelVision offers a highly focused and efficient way for service providers and hardware and software companies to reach experienced channel partners targeting the small/medium business space. More than two-thirds of ChannelVision’s subscribers (plus an additional and growing Web-based readership) are telecom agents and equipment VARs. The company is also the driving force behind the annual CVxEXPO(www.cvxexpo.com) community gathering, each November. In 2025, CvxEXPO will take place Nov. 3-5 in Glendale, Arizona.

    Contact
    Jennifer Tanner
    Look Left Marketing
    picus@lookleftmarketing.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Economics: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure

    Source: International Marine Contractors Association – IMCA

    Headline: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure



    IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission













    News

    A delegation of senior IMCA representatives briefed Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and senior representatives from the European Commission at a lunchtime briefing on the marine contracting sector’s essential role in securing critical offshore infrastructure. 

    The event, hosted by Walter Beke MEP at the end of June, continued IMCA’s ongoing work to inform elected representatives and civil servants of the offshore contracting sector’s critical role as a strategic enabler of Europe’s energy and climate ambitions. 

    The interest among EU audiences was strong, with 13 MEPs in attendance from the European Parliament’s Security, Energy, and Transport Committees, and from the Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas (SEArica) intergroup. They were joined by two senior officials from the European Commission, and two representatives from EU member states, testament to the growing importance of this topic. 

    Submarine communication cables carry 99% of inter-continental internet traffic, while submarine electricity cables are key to energy security, connecting electricity markets and bringing offshore renewable energy to shore.  

    However, Mr Beke welcomed guests to the briefing, held under the title ‘securing critical offshore and underwater infrastructures’, by outlining the growing threat to this marine infrastructure from malicious actors. 

    In his welcome address, IMCA President Luca Gentili, from the global contractor SAIPEM, outlined the essential role of Europe’s marine contractors in delivering a “safe, more sustainable energy mix”, and pledged that IMCA “through its technical work, and as an advisor to regulators and governments” stood ready to “contribute to the security of Europe”. 

    The meeting then heard two presentations, from IMCA CEO Iain Grainger on protecting undersea infrastructure, and from IMCA Director of Strategy and Energy Transition Lee Billingham, who outlined the findings of IMCA’s recent Economic Impact Assessment, authored by PA Consulting. 

    Brussels 2025

    They were supported with insight from IMCA Vice-President Hugo Bouvy from DEME Offshore, Michel Hendriks from IMCA Board member Heerema, Jack Wattel from IMCA Board member N-Sea, and by IMCA Head of Communications Patrick Clift. 

    Iain outlined the scale of Europe’s undersea infrastructure, which includes 1,200 active oil and gas facilities, 20,000km of oil and gas pipelines, and over 10,000km of cables. The EU’s target to generate 300GW of offshore renewable energy by 2050 could necessitate the construction of an additional 20,000 wind turbines, dramatically increasing the amount of infrastructure that could be targeted by saboteurs. 

    The owners of telecoms cables have mature strategies in place to manage repairs – including through cooperative agreements such as ACMA, a non-profit cooperative subsea maintenance agreement of nearly 60 members that has three repair vessels on permanent standby in North America, the Caribbean, the North Sea, and West Africa, and MECMA, a similar body covering the Mediterranean region.  

    However, power cables are much more challenging to repair at speed, Iain said, given the absence of such ‘repair clubs’, and the additional complexity of fixing them. 

    Iain highlighted that Europe’s offshore sector had 61 vessels capable of laying and repairing cables, more than any other country or region in the world. To enable the fleet to invest and play its part in protecting undersea infrastructure, he highlighted:  

    Presenting the results of IMCA’s Economic Impact Assessment, Lee Billingham outlined that the European marine contracting industry was a world leading, highly specialised fleet of vessels that are critical to meeting Europe’s clean energy ambitions. Using the example of Dogger Bank A in the North Sea, he illustrated that it required 49 individual vessels, each including specialised workers and equipment, to install a single 1.2GW wind farm. 

    Citing data from Clarksons, he said that Europe’s fleet comprises around 3,490 vessels, 26% of the 13,372 vessels in the global fleet, and twice the percentage of the next largest regional block, China, which has 13% of the total. 

    As well as enabling the development of all offshore energy infrastructure, including carbon capture and storage, he revealed that the European marine contracting sector is expected to provide over 490,000 skilled jobs and contribute over €80bn in economic value this year, including indirect effects, in the EU, Norway, and the UK, as well as €15bn in taxes. Its wider contribution includes driving investment in port infrastructure, supporting European energy security, and facilitating international data exchange. 

    IMCA finished the meeting by delivering a call for EU institutions to:  

    Offshore sector contribution

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure

    Source: International Marine Contractors Association – IMCA

    Headline: IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission on marine contractors’ vital role in securing critical offshore infrastructure



    IMCA delegation briefs European Parliament and European Commission













    News

    A delegation of senior IMCA representatives briefed Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and senior representatives from the European Commission at a lunchtime briefing on the marine contracting sector’s essential role in securing critical offshore infrastructure. 

    The event, hosted by Walter Beke MEP at the end of June, continued IMCA’s ongoing work to inform elected representatives and civil servants of the offshore contracting sector’s critical role as a strategic enabler of Europe’s energy and climate ambitions. 

    The interest among EU audiences was strong, with 13 MEPs in attendance from the European Parliament’s Security, Energy, and Transport Committees, and from the Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas (SEArica) intergroup. They were joined by two senior officials from the European Commission, and two representatives from EU member states, testament to the growing importance of this topic. 

    Submarine communication cables carry 99% of inter-continental internet traffic, while submarine electricity cables are key to energy security, connecting electricity markets and bringing offshore renewable energy to shore.  

    However, Mr Beke welcomed guests to the briefing, held under the title ‘securing critical offshore and underwater infrastructures’, by outlining the growing threat to this marine infrastructure from malicious actors. 

    In his welcome address, IMCA President Luca Gentili, from the global contractor SAIPEM, outlined the essential role of Europe’s marine contractors in delivering a “safe, more sustainable energy mix”, and pledged that IMCA “through its technical work, and as an advisor to regulators and governments” stood ready to “contribute to the security of Europe”. 

    The meeting then heard two presentations, from IMCA CEO Iain Grainger on protecting undersea infrastructure, and from IMCA Director of Strategy and Energy Transition Lee Billingham, who outlined the findings of IMCA’s recent Economic Impact Assessment, authored by PA Consulting. 

    Brussels 2025

    They were supported with insight from IMCA Vice-President Hugo Bouvy from DEME Offshore, Michel Hendriks from IMCA Board member Heerema, Jack Wattel from IMCA Board member N-Sea, and by IMCA Head of Communications Patrick Clift. 

    Iain outlined the scale of Europe’s undersea infrastructure, which includes 1,200 active oil and gas facilities, 20,000km of oil and gas pipelines, and over 10,000km of cables. The EU’s target to generate 300GW of offshore renewable energy by 2050 could necessitate the construction of an additional 20,000 wind turbines, dramatically increasing the amount of infrastructure that could be targeted by saboteurs. 

    The owners of telecoms cables have mature strategies in place to manage repairs – including through cooperative agreements such as ACMA, a non-profit cooperative subsea maintenance agreement of nearly 60 members that has three repair vessels on permanent standby in North America, the Caribbean, the North Sea, and West Africa, and MECMA, a similar body covering the Mediterranean region.  

    However, power cables are much more challenging to repair at speed, Iain said, given the absence of such ‘repair clubs’, and the additional complexity of fixing them. 

    Iain highlighted that Europe’s offshore sector had 61 vessels capable of laying and repairing cables, more than any other country or region in the world. To enable the fleet to invest and play its part in protecting undersea infrastructure, he highlighted:  

    Presenting the results of IMCA’s Economic Impact Assessment, Lee Billingham outlined that the European marine contracting industry was a world leading, highly specialised fleet of vessels that are critical to meeting Europe’s clean energy ambitions. Using the example of Dogger Bank A in the North Sea, he illustrated that it required 49 individual vessels, each including specialised workers and equipment, to install a single 1.2GW wind farm. 

    Citing data from Clarksons, he said that Europe’s fleet comprises around 3,490 vessels, 26% of the 13,372 vessels in the global fleet, and twice the percentage of the next largest regional block, China, which has 13% of the total. 

    As well as enabling the development of all offshore energy infrastructure, including carbon capture and storage, he revealed that the European marine contracting sector is expected to provide over 490,000 skilled jobs and contribute over €80bn in economic value this year, including indirect effects, in the EU, Norway, and the UK, as well as €15bn in taxes. Its wider contribution includes driving investment in port infrastructure, supporting European energy security, and facilitating international data exchange. 

    IMCA finished the meeting by delivering a call for EU institutions to:  

    Offshore sector contribution

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Katherine Gregory, Assistant Professor, University Libraries, Mississippi State University

    The papers of members of Congress are fertile ground for research into Congress’ role in shaping U.S. history. cunfek, iStock/Getty Images Plus

    In 1971, the president of Mississippi State University, Dr. William L. Giles, invited President Richard Nixon to attend the dedication of U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis’ papers to the university library’s archives.

    Nixon declined, but the Republican president sent a generous note in support of the veteran Democrat Stennis.

    “Future students and scholars who study there will … familiarize themselves with the outstanding record of a U.S. Senator whose … judgment in complex areas of national security have been a source of strength and comfort to those who have led this Nation and to all who are concerned in preserving the freedom we cherish.”

    Nixon’s prediction came true, perhaps ironically, considering the legal troubles over his own papers during the Watergate crisis. Congress passed the Presidential Records Act of 1978 after Nixon resigned.

    Stennis’ gift to his alma mater caused a windfall of subsequent congressional donations to what is now the Mississippi Political Collections at Mississippi State University Libraries.

    Now, 55 years later, Mississippi State University holds a body of records from a bipartisan group of officials that has positioned it to tell a major part of the state’s story in national and global politics. That story is told to over 100 patrons and dozens of college and K-12 classes each year.

    The papers are fertile ground for scholarly research into Congress’ role in shaping U.S. history, with its extraordinary powers over lawmaking, the economy and one of the world’s largest militaries.

    Mississippi State University, where I work as an assistant professor and director of the Mississippi Political Collections, is not alone in providing such a rich source of history. It is part of a national network of universities that hold and steward congressional papers.

    But support for this stewardship is in jeopardy. With the White House’s proposed elimination of independent granting agencies such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, it is unclear what money will be available for this work in the future.

    A 1963 letter from Sen. John Stennis to a constituent about agricultural legislation and also Russians in Cuba.
    Mississippi State University

    From research to public service

    Mississippi State University’s building of an expansive political archive is neither unique nor a break from practices by our national peers:

    • The Richard Russell Library for Political Research and Studies at the University of Georgia – named after the U.S. senator from Georgia from 1933 to 1971 – has grown since its founding in 1974 into one of America’s premier research libraries of political history, with more than 600 manuscript collections and an extensive oral history collection.

    • Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin donated his papers to Drake University to form The Harkin Institute, which memorializes Harkin’s role as chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act through disability policy research and education.

    • Sens. Robert and Elizabeth Dole’s papers are the bedrock of the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.

    • In 2023, retiring Sens. Richard Shelby and Patrick Leahy donated their archives – Shelby to the University of Alabama and Leahy to the University of Vermont.

    By lending their papers and relative political celebrity, members of Congress have laid the groundwork for repositories like these to promote policy research to enable local and state governments to shape legislation on issues central to their states.

    More complete history

    When the repositories are at universities, they also provide educational programming that encourages public service for the next generations.

    At Mississippi State University, the John C. Stennis Institute for Government and Community Development sponsors an organization that allows students to learn about government, voting, organizing and potential careers on Capitol Hill with trips to Washington, D.C.

    Depositing congressional papers in states and districts, to be cared for by professional archivists and librarians, extends the life of the records and expands their utility.

    When elected officials give their papers to their constituents, they ensure the public can see and use the papers. This is a way of returning their history to them, while giving them the power to assemble a more complete, independent version of their political history. While members of Congress are not required by law to donate their papers, they passed a bipartisan concurrent resolution in 2008 encouraging the practice.

    Users of congressional archives range from historians to college students, local investigative journalists, political memoirists and documentary filmmakers. In advance of the 2020 election, we contributed historical materials to CNN’s reporting on Joe Biden’s controversial relationship with the Southern bloc of segregationist senators in his early Senate years.

    A copy of a letter from U.S. Rep. Carl Albert of Oklahoma, who ultimately became the 46th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
    Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections, University of Oklahoma

    Preserving the archives

    While the results contribute to the humanities, the process of archival preservation and management is as complex a science as any other.

    “Congressional records” is a broad term that encompasses many formats such as letters, diaries, notes, meeting minutes, speech transcripts, guestbooks and schedules.

    They also include ephemera such as campaign bumper stickers, military medals and even ceremonial pieces of the original U.S. Capitol flooring. They contain rare photographs of everything from natural disaster damage to state dinners and legacy audiovisual materials such as 8 mm film, cassette tapes and vinyl records. Members of Congress also have donated their libraries of hundreds of books.

    Archival preservation is a constantly evolving science. Only in the mid-20th century was the acid-free box developed to arrest the deterioration of paper records. After the advent of film-based photographs, archivists later learned to keep them away from light and heat, and they observed that audiovisual materials such as 8mm tape decompose from acid decay quickly if not stored in proper conditions.

    Alongside preservation work comes the task of inventorying the records for public use. Archivists write finding aids – itemized, searchable catalogs of the records – and create metadata, which describes items in terms of size, creation date and location.

    Future congressional papers will include born-digital content such as email and social media. This means traditional archiving will give way to digital preservation and data management. Federal law mandates that digital records have alt-text and transcription, and they need specialized expertise in file storage and data security because congressional papers often contain case files with sensitive personal data.

    With congressional materials often clocking in at hundreds or thousands of linear feet, emerging artificial intelligence and automation technologies will usher this field into a new era, with AI speeding metadata and cataloging work to deliver usable records for researchers faster than ever.

    No more funding?

    All of this work takes money; most of it takes staff time. Institutions meet these needs through federal grants – the very grants at risk from the Trump administration’s proposed elimination of the agencies that administer them.

    For example, West Virginia University has been awarded over $400,000 since 2021 from the National Endowment for the Humanities for the American Congress Digital Archives Portal project, a website that centralizes digitized congressional records at the university and a growing list of partners such as the University of Hawaii and the University of Oklahoma.

    Past federal grants have funded other congressional papers projects, from basic supply needs such as folders to more complex repair of film and tape.

    The Howard Baker Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee used National Endowment for the Humanities funds to purchase specialized supplies needed to store the papers of its namesake, the Republican senator who also served as chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan.

    National Endowment for the Humanities funds helped process U.S. Rep. Pat Williams’ papers at the University of Montana, resulting in a searchable finding aid for the 87 boxes of records documenting the Montana Democrat’s 18 years in Congress.
    President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “I have an unshaken conviction that democracy can never be undermined if we maintain our library resources and a national intelligence capable of utilizing them.”

    With the current threat to federal grants – and agencies – that pay for the crucial work of stewarding these congressional papers, it appears that these records of democracy may no longer play their role in supporting that democracy.

    Katherine Gregory received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and is a member of the Society of American Archivists.

    – ref. Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk – https://theconversation.com/universities-in-every-state-care-for-congressional-papers-that-document-us-political-history-federal-cuts-put-their-work-at-risk-256053

    MIL OSI –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Katherine Gregory, Assistant Professor, University Libraries, Mississippi State University

    The papers of members of Congress are fertile ground for research into Congress’ role in shaping U.S. history. cunfek, iStock/Getty Images Plus

    In 1971, the president of Mississippi State University, Dr. William L. Giles, invited President Richard Nixon to attend the dedication of U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis’ papers to the university library’s archives.

    Nixon declined, but the Republican president sent a generous note in support of the veteran Democrat Stennis.

    “Future students and scholars who study there will … familiarize themselves with the outstanding record of a U.S. Senator whose … judgment in complex areas of national security have been a source of strength and comfort to those who have led this Nation and to all who are concerned in preserving the freedom we cherish.”

    Nixon’s prediction came true, perhaps ironically, considering the legal troubles over his own papers during the Watergate crisis. Congress passed the Presidential Records Act of 1978 after Nixon resigned.

    Stennis’ gift to his alma mater caused a windfall of subsequent congressional donations to what is now the Mississippi Political Collections at Mississippi State University Libraries.

    Now, 55 years later, Mississippi State University holds a body of records from a bipartisan group of officials that has positioned it to tell a major part of the state’s story in national and global politics. That story is told to over 100 patrons and dozens of college and K-12 classes each year.

    The papers are fertile ground for scholarly research into Congress’ role in shaping U.S. history, with its extraordinary powers over lawmaking, the economy and one of the world’s largest militaries.

    Mississippi State University, where I work as an assistant professor and director of the Mississippi Political Collections, is not alone in providing such a rich source of history. It is part of a national network of universities that hold and steward congressional papers.

    But support for this stewardship is in jeopardy. With the White House’s proposed elimination of independent granting agencies such as the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, it is unclear what money will be available for this work in the future.

    A 1963 letter from Sen. John Stennis to a constituent about agricultural legislation and also Russians in Cuba.
    Mississippi State University

    From research to public service

    Mississippi State University’s building of an expansive political archive is neither unique nor a break from practices by our national peers:

    • The Richard Russell Library for Political Research and Studies at the University of Georgia – named after the U.S. senator from Georgia from 1933 to 1971 – has grown since its founding in 1974 into one of America’s premier research libraries of political history, with more than 600 manuscript collections and an extensive oral history collection.

    • Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin donated his papers to Drake University to form The Harkin Institute, which memorializes Harkin’s role as chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act through disability policy research and education.

    • Sens. Robert and Elizabeth Dole’s papers are the bedrock of the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University.

    • In 2023, retiring Sens. Richard Shelby and Patrick Leahy donated their archives – Shelby to the University of Alabama and Leahy to the University of Vermont.

    By lending their papers and relative political celebrity, members of Congress have laid the groundwork for repositories like these to promote policy research to enable local and state governments to shape legislation on issues central to their states.

    More complete history

    When the repositories are at universities, they also provide educational programming that encourages public service for the next generations.

    At Mississippi State University, the John C. Stennis Institute for Government and Community Development sponsors an organization that allows students to learn about government, voting, organizing and potential careers on Capitol Hill with trips to Washington, D.C.

    Depositing congressional papers in states and districts, to be cared for by professional archivists and librarians, extends the life of the records and expands their utility.

    When elected officials give their papers to their constituents, they ensure the public can see and use the papers. This is a way of returning their history to them, while giving them the power to assemble a more complete, independent version of their political history. While members of Congress are not required by law to donate their papers, they passed a bipartisan concurrent resolution in 2008 encouraging the practice.

    Users of congressional archives range from historians to college students, local investigative journalists, political memoirists and documentary filmmakers. In advance of the 2020 election, we contributed historical materials to CNN’s reporting on Joe Biden’s controversial relationship with the Southern bloc of segregationist senators in his early Senate years.

    A copy of a letter from U.S. Rep. Carl Albert of Oklahoma, who ultimately became the 46th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
    Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections, University of Oklahoma

    Preserving the archives

    While the results contribute to the humanities, the process of archival preservation and management is as complex a science as any other.

    “Congressional records” is a broad term that encompasses many formats such as letters, diaries, notes, meeting minutes, speech transcripts, guestbooks and schedules.

    They also include ephemera such as campaign bumper stickers, military medals and even ceremonial pieces of the original U.S. Capitol flooring. They contain rare photographs of everything from natural disaster damage to state dinners and legacy audiovisual materials such as 8 mm film, cassette tapes and vinyl records. Members of Congress also have donated their libraries of hundreds of books.

    Archival preservation is a constantly evolving science. Only in the mid-20th century was the acid-free box developed to arrest the deterioration of paper records. After the advent of film-based photographs, archivists later learned to keep them away from light and heat, and they observed that audiovisual materials such as 8mm tape decompose from acid decay quickly if not stored in proper conditions.

    Alongside preservation work comes the task of inventorying the records for public use. Archivists write finding aids – itemized, searchable catalogs of the records – and create metadata, which describes items in terms of size, creation date and location.

    Future congressional papers will include born-digital content such as email and social media. This means traditional archiving will give way to digital preservation and data management. Federal law mandates that digital records have alt-text and transcription, and they need specialized expertise in file storage and data security because congressional papers often contain case files with sensitive personal data.

    With congressional materials often clocking in at hundreds or thousands of linear feet, emerging artificial intelligence and automation technologies will usher this field into a new era, with AI speeding metadata and cataloging work to deliver usable records for researchers faster than ever.

    No more funding?

    All of this work takes money; most of it takes staff time. Institutions meet these needs through federal grants – the very grants at risk from the Trump administration’s proposed elimination of the agencies that administer them.

    For example, West Virginia University has been awarded over $400,000 since 2021 from the National Endowment for the Humanities for the American Congress Digital Archives Portal project, a website that centralizes digitized congressional records at the university and a growing list of partners such as the University of Hawaii and the University of Oklahoma.

    Past federal grants have funded other congressional papers projects, from basic supply needs such as folders to more complex repair of film and tape.

    The Howard Baker Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee used National Endowment for the Humanities funds to purchase specialized supplies needed to store the papers of its namesake, the Republican senator who also served as chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan.

    National Endowment for the Humanities funds helped process U.S. Rep. Pat Williams’ papers at the University of Montana, resulting in a searchable finding aid for the 87 boxes of records documenting the Montana Democrat’s 18 years in Congress.
    President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “I have an unshaken conviction that democracy can never be undermined if we maintain our library resources and a national intelligence capable of utilizing them.”

    With the current threat to federal grants – and agencies – that pay for the crucial work of stewarding these congressional papers, it appears that these records of democracy may no longer play their role in supporting that democracy.

    Katherine Gregory received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities and is a member of the Society of American Archivists.

    – ref. Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk – https://theconversation.com/universities-in-every-state-care-for-congressional-papers-that-document-us-political-history-federal-cuts-put-their-work-at-risk-256053

    MIL OSI –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Banking: ICC announces new leadership of Global Marketing and Advertising body

    Source: International Chamber of Commerce

    Headline: ICC announces new leadership of Global Marketing and Advertising body

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    Following a robust response to a call for nominations leveraging input from ICC’s global network of national committees, the commission’s new leadership has been confirmed for a three-year mandate, reflecting ICC’s commitment to expertise and effective governance.

    The new leaders are:

    Chair:

    • Alice Himsworth, Senior Counsel, Google (United Kingdom)

    Vice-Chairs:

    • Ludovic Basset, Director General, European Advertising Standards Alliance (Belgium)
    • Jeffrey A. Greenbaum, Managing Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein and Selz PC (United States)
    • Alexander Montgomery, Principal Corporate Counsel, Microsoft (United States)
    • Gabriel Peeradon, Founder and Regional Managing Director, Yell International (Thailand)
    • Victoria N. Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé (Nigeria)

    Fayola Ferdinand, Director, Global Policy and Sustainability, Coca-Cola (United States) and Karolina Gutiez, Corporate Communications Senior Manager, Schneider Electric (Brazil) also continue in their roles as commission Vice-chairs.

    “This new team brings a wealth of experience across sectors and regions, ensuring that the commission remains at the forefront of shaping responsible marketing practices globally. We are confident that this dynamic leadership will drive ICC’s strategic priorities and further strengthen trust in marketing and advertising standards worldwide.”

    ICC Global Marketing and Advertising Commission Manager Georgiana Degeratu

    Learn more about ICC’s work marketing and advertising or how to get involved.

    MIL OSI Global Banks –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Statement to the 109th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Speech

    Statement to the 109th Session of the Executive Council of the OPCW

    Statement by Director of Defence and International Security, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Mr Stephen Lillie, at the 109th Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

    Mr Chair, Director General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,

    The UK welcomes Your Excellency, Ambassador Thomas Schieb as the new Chair of the Executive Council at this critical time. You have our full support.

    Our thanks also to the Director General Fernando Arias for his detailed report.

    Mr Chair,

    Syria has demonstrated its commitment to destroying remaining elements of the Assad regime’s chemical weapons programme; and to holding accountable those responsible. The commitment of the new Syrian Government to achieve this, and it’s support to the Technical Secretariat has been exemplary.

    The UK welcomes the efforts of OPCW staff on the ground and the important progress made during the three recent deployments they have undertaken this year. At last, this Council can look forward to Syria completing the task mandated by the UN Security Council after the horrific sarin attack in 2013, namely the complete destruction of the Assad regime’s chemical weapons programme.

    We must take this opportunity and move at pace to deliver this work in the face of complex practical challenges. Close coordination will be needed between the Technical Secretariat, Syria and supporting States Parties to outline a sensible path and address immediate risks, while ensuring robust OPCW verification.

    Both Syria and the OPCW will each need significant financial and in-kind support to finish the job. On 5 July, whilst in Damascus, my Foreign Secretary announced an additional £2 million of UK support to the OPCW’s Syria missions. This comes in addition to the £837,000 already transferred since December. We urge other states to provide complementary technical, financial and logistical assistance as soon as possible. Concerted international coordination of both financial and in-kind support is essential – we urge the TS and Syria to establish the mechanisms to do this without delay.

    Mr Chair,

    While we take the opportunity to turn the page on a dark period of the widespread use of chemical weapons in Syria this century, we must also redouble our efforts to make sure that all parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention ensure that they do all within their power to uphold the Convention, and to ensure that its central norm against use is re-enforced.

    Today marks the seventh anniversary of the tragic death of Dawn Sturgess. She was killed as a result of Russia’s callous use of the nerve agent novichok in Salisbury.

    While Syria seeks to rid itself of the previous regime’s chemical weapons, Russia continues to use chemical weapons and riot control agents on the battlefield in Ukraine. The statement published last week by the Dutch and German intelligence services in which they warn of the intensifying use of chemicals by Russia on the battlefield is a cause for great concern. This blatant disregard for the Convention is outrageous.

    The British government announced today a second set of sanctions in response to Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. The measures designate senior members of Russia’s Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence Troops; and a Russian entity responsible for supplying RG-Vo riot control agent grenades to the Russian military being used against Ukraine.

    The UK has provided a further £400,000 in extra-budgetary funding to the OPCW Assistance to Ukraine Fund. Since 2022, the UK has contributed over one million euros to this fund. Our support for Ukraine is steadfast. To quote Foreign Secretary David Lammy – “today – and every day – we stand with Ukraine”.

    Mr Chair,

    We are deeply concerned by the US determination that chemical weapons have been used in Sudan. We have noted Sudan’s response to Article IX requests submitted by the delegations of Chad, Mauritania, Benin and Guinea Bissau.  We call on Sudan to follow through on its stated commitment to investigate thoroughly.

    Mr Chair,

    You will manage the process by which we will select the next Director General. DG Arias’ successor will have big shoes to fill. They will need to continue his work to shape the Organisation so it is fit to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century:  including consigning chemical weapons to history, ensuring that there is no re-emergence of a chemical threat and advancing work on emerging technologies. Promoting and ensuring a diverse TS staff, with gender equality at its heart, and strengthening capacity building around the world will be essential priorities.

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    Published 8 July 2025

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Acquisitions Booming as Companies Tap into Coinbase Credit Facilities Opportunity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Several institutional clients have recently utilized Coinbase’s credit facilities to strategically acquire Bitcoin, underscoring growing corporate confidence in digital assets as part of long-term treasury management and diversification strategies. According to recent reports in macrotrends and other industry sources, Coinbase Global revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 was $2.034B, a 24.23% increase year-over-year and Coinbase’s total revenue for the twelve months ending March 31, 2025, was $6.961 billion, showing a 75.18% increase year-over-year.  Coinbase uses credit facilities to extend loans to other companies, including Bitcoin mining firms, utilizing Bitcoin as collateral. For example, Hut 8 recently secured a $130 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Coinbase, which they intend to use to fund growth opportunities. Similarly, Riot Platforms entered into a $100 million credit facility with Coinbase. This strategy allows companies like Hut 8 and Riot Platforms to access capital without selling their Bitcoin holdings.  Overall, Coinbase’s strategic use of credit facilities to finance external acquisitions of Bitcoin-related businesses, coupled with their own strategic Bitcoin acquisitions and strong market performance in Q1 2025, positions them to capitalize on the growing crypto market. However, it is important to note that the market for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, is subject to volatility and regulatory uncertainties. Coinbase’s strategic decisions reflect a balance between pursuing growth opportunities and maintaining financial stability in this dynamic environment.   Active companies in news today include: KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT), Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD).

    Through Coinbase’s tailored lending solutions, companies can access secure, short-term credit lines to fund timely Bitcoin purchases without needing to liquidate other assets or disrupt existing capital structures. This development reflects the broader institutional adoption of digital assets and highlights the role Coinbase plays in enabling secure and compliant access to the crypto economy. While some individual company names remain confidential at this time, Coinbase confirmed that clients span industries such as fintech, digital infrastructure, and alternative investment management and include the likes of Hut8 and Riot Platforms. These firms are leveraging the platform’s lending solutions alongside Coinbase Prime’s execution and custody services for a seamless experience. Coinbase’s institutional-grade offerings continue to attract a wide range of corporate treasuries and asset managers seeking robust security, liquidity, and integrated services in one trusted platform. The credit facility product complements Coinbase’s broader mission to increase economic freedom and redefine how businesses interact with financial infrastructure.

    KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) Group Announces $20 Million Credit Facility with Coinbase – KULR Technology Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “KULR”) ($KULR), a Bitcoin First Company and global leader in sustainable energy management, announced today that it has secured a $20 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit, Inc., a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN).

    The agreement establishes a multi-draw loan facility initially totaling up to $20 million, which will be available to KULR upon execution of the credit facility (“Effective Date”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds to fund its strategic Bitcoin accumulation goals.

    “This marks KULR’s first bitcoin-backed credit facility, giving us access to non-dilutive capital at a competitive financing rate,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. “It reflects our commitment to diversifying our funding sources as we continue to execute on long-term growth strategies to drive shareholder value.”

    In 2024, KULR selected Coinbase’s Prime platform to provide custody, USDC, and self-custodial wallet services for its Bitcoin holdings. At present, eight of the ten largest publicly traded companies with bitcoin on their balance sheets utilize Coinbase Prime for similar services.

    Amounts borrowed under the credit facility will be secured by a portion of the Company’s total bitcoin holdings. CONTINUED…   Read this entire press release and more news for KULR at: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-kulr/

    In other developments in the markets of note:

    Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) recently announced it is acquiring Liquifi, the leading token management platform for early-stage teams building onchain. Acquiring Liquifi gives us best-in-class capabilities in token cap table management, vesting, and compliance, and positions Coinbase to support builders earlier in their journey. This strategic move propels us in our journey to deliver a truly integrated one-stop-shop experience for businesses building onchain.

    Today, we’re taking a big step towards offering an end-to-end solution for onchain builders by acquiring Liquifi, the go-to platform for managing token ownership, vesting schedules, and compliance workflows. Teams like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs (Optimism), Ethena, Zora, and 0x already rely on Liquifi to launch and manage their tokens, and we’re excited to help scale these operations even further.

    Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT) recently announced that its subsidiary has entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Coinbase Credit, Inc. (“Coinbase”) to amend and expand its Bitcoin-backed credit facility from $65 million to up to $130 million and extend the maturity date to July 16, 2026.   The amended facility reflects significant improvements in both economic and structural terms, including:

    Up to $65 million in incremental, non-dilutive capital that positions Hut 8 to deploy capital against near-term opportunities advancing through its growth pipeline; Conversion from a floating-rate structure to a fixed interest rate of 9.0% designed to improve Hut 8’s overall cost of capital as it scales, compared to a stated interest rate ranging from 10.5% to 11.5% between the quarter ended December 31, 2023 and the quarter ended March 31, 2025; and Collateral and borrower protections including an improved limited recourse structure and continued application of a no-rehypothecation covenant on pledged Bitcoin.

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

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

    Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently reported select monthly operating data for May 2025. Funded Customers at the end of May were 25.9 million (up about 5 thousand from April 2025, up 1.8 million year-over-year). In May, Funded Customers grew by approximately 5 thousand after the impact of required escheatment of approximately 100 thousand low-balance accounts.

    Total Platform Assets at the end of May were $255 billion (up 10% from April 2025, up 89% year-over-year). Net Deposits were $3.5 billion in May, or a 18% annualized growth rate relative to April 2025 Total Platform Assets. Over the last twelve months, Net Deposits were $59.1 billion, or an annual growth rate of 44% relative to May 2024 Total Platform Assets.

    Equity Notional Trading Volumes were $180.5 billion (up 14% from April 2025, up 108% year-over-year). Options Contracts Traded were 179.8 million (up 7% from April 2025, up 36% year-over-year). Crypto Notional Trading Volumes were $11.7 billion (up 36% from April 2025, up 65% year-over-year).   Margin balances at the end of May were $9.0 billion (up 7% from the end of April 2025, up 100% year-over-year).   Total Cash Sweep balances at the end of May were $30.8 billion (up 7% from the end of April 2025, up 52% year-over-year).   Total Securities Lending Revenue in May was $33 million (up 32% from April 2025, up 43% year-over-year).

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    This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. “Forward-looking statements” describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “may”, “future”, “plan” or “planned”, “will” or “should”, “expected,” “anticipates”, “draft”, “eventually” or “projected”. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a company’s annual report on Form 10-K or 10-KSB and other filings made by such company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and FNM undertakes no obligation to update such statements.

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Bitcoin Acquisitions Booming as Companies Tap into Coinbase Credit Facilities Opportunity

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    PALM BEACH, Fla., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FN Media Group News Commentary – Several institutional clients have recently utilized Coinbase’s credit facilities to strategically acquire Bitcoin, underscoring growing corporate confidence in digital assets as part of long-term treasury management and diversification strategies. According to recent reports in macrotrends and other industry sources, Coinbase Global revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 was $2.034B, a 24.23% increase year-over-year and Coinbase’s total revenue for the twelve months ending March 31, 2025, was $6.961 billion, showing a 75.18% increase year-over-year.  Coinbase uses credit facilities to extend loans to other companies, including Bitcoin mining firms, utilizing Bitcoin as collateral. For example, Hut 8 recently secured a $130 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility from Coinbase, which they intend to use to fund growth opportunities. Similarly, Riot Platforms entered into a $100 million credit facility with Coinbase. This strategy allows companies like Hut 8 and Riot Platforms to access capital without selling their Bitcoin holdings.  Overall, Coinbase’s strategic use of credit facilities to finance external acquisitions of Bitcoin-related businesses, coupled with their own strategic Bitcoin acquisitions and strong market performance in Q1 2025, positions them to capitalize on the growing crypto market. However, it is important to note that the market for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, is subject to volatility and regulatory uncertainties. Coinbase’s strategic decisions reflect a balance between pursuing growth opportunities and maintaining financial stability in this dynamic environment.   Active companies in news today include: KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT), Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD).

    Through Coinbase’s tailored lending solutions, companies can access secure, short-term credit lines to fund timely Bitcoin purchases without needing to liquidate other assets or disrupt existing capital structures. This development reflects the broader institutional adoption of digital assets and highlights the role Coinbase plays in enabling secure and compliant access to the crypto economy. While some individual company names remain confidential at this time, Coinbase confirmed that clients span industries such as fintech, digital infrastructure, and alternative investment management and include the likes of Hut8 and Riot Platforms. These firms are leveraging the platform’s lending solutions alongside Coinbase Prime’s execution and custody services for a seamless experience. Coinbase’s institutional-grade offerings continue to attract a wide range of corporate treasuries and asset managers seeking robust security, liquidity, and integrated services in one trusted platform. The credit facility product complements Coinbase’s broader mission to increase economic freedom and redefine how businesses interact with financial infrastructure.

    KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) Group Announces $20 Million Credit Facility with Coinbase – KULR Technology Group, Inc. (the “Company” or “KULR”) ($KULR), a Bitcoin First Company and global leader in sustainable energy management, announced today that it has secured a $20 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit, Inc., a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN).

    The agreement establishes a multi-draw loan facility initially totaling up to $20 million, which will be available to KULR upon execution of the credit facility (“Effective Date”). The Company intends to use the net proceeds to fund its strategic Bitcoin accumulation goals.

    “This marks KULR’s first bitcoin-backed credit facility, giving us access to non-dilutive capital at a competitive financing rate,” said Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. “It reflects our commitment to diversifying our funding sources as we continue to execute on long-term growth strategies to drive shareholder value.”

    In 2024, KULR selected Coinbase’s Prime platform to provide custody, USDC, and self-custodial wallet services for its Bitcoin holdings. At present, eight of the ten largest publicly traded companies with bitcoin on their balance sheets utilize Coinbase Prime for similar services.

    Amounts borrowed under the credit facility will be secured by a portion of the Company’s total bitcoin holdings. CONTINUED…   Read this entire press release and more news for KULR at: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-kulr/

    In other developments in the markets of note:

    Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) recently announced it is acquiring Liquifi, the leading token management platform for early-stage teams building onchain. Acquiring Liquifi gives us best-in-class capabilities in token cap table management, vesting, and compliance, and positions Coinbase to support builders earlier in their journey. This strategic move propels us in our journey to deliver a truly integrated one-stop-shop experience for businesses building onchain.

    Today, we’re taking a big step towards offering an end-to-end solution for onchain builders by acquiring Liquifi, the go-to platform for managing token ownership, vesting schedules, and compliance workflows. Teams like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs (Optimism), Ethena, Zora, and 0x already rely on Liquifi to launch and manage their tokens, and we’re excited to help scale these operations even further.

    Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT) recently announced that its subsidiary has entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Coinbase Credit, Inc. (“Coinbase”) to amend and expand its Bitcoin-backed credit facility from $65 million to up to $130 million and extend the maturity date to July 16, 2026.   The amended facility reflects significant improvements in both economic and structural terms, including:

    Up to $65 million in incremental, non-dilutive capital that positions Hut 8 to deploy capital against near-term opportunities advancing through its growth pipeline; Conversion from a floating-rate structure to a fixed interest rate of 9.0% designed to improve Hut 8’s overall cost of capital as it scales, compared to a stated interest rate ranging from 10.5% to 11.5% between the quarter ended December 31, 2023 and the quarter ended March 31, 2025; and Collateral and borrower protections including an improved limited recourse structure and continued application of a no-rehypothecation covenant on pledged Bitcoin.

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

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

    Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently reported select monthly operating data for May 2025. Funded Customers at the end of May were 25.9 million (up about 5 thousand from April 2025, up 1.8 million year-over-year). In May, Funded Customers grew by approximately 5 thousand after the impact of required escheatment of approximately 100 thousand low-balance accounts.

    Total Platform Assets at the end of May were $255 billion (up 10% from April 2025, up 89% year-over-year). Net Deposits were $3.5 billion in May, or a 18% annualized growth rate relative to April 2025 Total Platform Assets. Over the last twelve months, Net Deposits were $59.1 billion, or an annual growth rate of 44% relative to May 2024 Total Platform Assets.

    Equity Notional Trading Volumes were $180.5 billion (up 14% from April 2025, up 108% year-over-year). Options Contracts Traded were 179.8 million (up 7% from April 2025, up 36% year-over-year). Crypto Notional Trading Volumes were $11.7 billion (up 36% from April 2025, up 65% year-over-year).   Margin balances at the end of May were $9.0 billion (up 7% from the end of April 2025, up 100% year-over-year).   Total Cash Sweep balances at the end of May were $30.8 billion (up 7% from the end of April 2025, up 52% year-over-year).   Total Securities Lending Revenue in May was $33 million (up 32% from April 2025, up 43% year-over-year).

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    At FN Media Group, via our top-rated online news portal at www.financialnewsmedia.com, we are one of the very few select firms providing top tier one syndicated news distribution, targeted ticker tag press releases and stock market news coverage for today’s emerging companies. #tickertagpressreleases #pressreleases

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeffrey A. Lee, Professor of Geography and the Environment, Texas Tech University

    Mentors model the ethical pursuit of scientific knowledge. sanjeri/E+ via Getty Images

    Over the past 400 years or so, a set of mostly unwritten guidelines has evolved for how science should be properly done. The assumption in the research community is that science advances most effectively when scientists conduct themselves in certain ways.

    The first person to write down these attitudes and behaviors was Robert Merton, in 1942. The founder of the sociology of science laid out what he called the “ethos of science,” a set of “values and norms which is held to be binding on the man of science.” (Yes, it’s sexist wording. Yes, it was the 1940s.) These now are referred to as scientific norms.

    The point of these norms is that scientists should behave in ways that improve the collective advancement of knowledge. If you’re a cynic, you might be rolling your eyes at such a Pollyannaish ideal. But corny expectations keep the world functioning. Think: Be kind, clean up your mess, return the shopping cart to the cart corral.

    I’m a physical geographer who realized long ago that students are taught biology in biology classes and chemistry in chemistry classes, but rarely are they taught about the overarching concepts of science itself. So I wrote a book called “The Scientific Endeavor,” laying out what scientists and other educated people should know about science itself.

    Scientists in training are expected to learn the big picture of science after years of observing their mentors, but that doesn’t always happen. And understanding what drives scientists can help nonscientists better understand research findings. These scientific norms are a big part of the scientific endeavor. Here are Merton’s original four, along with a couple I think are worth adding to the list:

    Universalism

    Scientific knowledge is for everyone – it’s universal – and not the domain of an individual or group. In other words, a scientific claim must be judged on its merits, not the person making it. Characteristics like a scientist’s nationality, gender or favorite sports team should not affect how their work is judged.

    Also, the past record of a scientist shouldn’t influence how you judge whatever claim they’re currently making. For instance, Nobel Prize-winning chemist Linus Pauling was not able to convince most scientists that large doses of vitamin C are medically beneficial; his evidence didn’t sufficiently support his claim.

    In practice, it’s hard to judge contradictory claims fairly when they come from a “big name” in the field versus an unknown researcher without a reputation. It is, however, easy to point out such breaches of universalism when others let scientific fame sway their opinion one way or another about new work.

    When asked about patenting his polio vaccine, Jonas Salk replied, ‘There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?’
    Bettmann via Getty Images

    Communism

    Communism in science is the idea that scientific knowledge is the property of everyone and must be shared.

    Jonas Salk, who led the research that resulted in the polio vaccine, provides a classic example of this scientific norm. He published the work and did not patent the vaccine so that it could be freely produced at low cost.

    When scientific research doesn’t have direct commercial application, communism is easy to practice. When money is involved, however, things get complicated. Many scientists work for corporations, and they might not publish their findings in order to keep them away from competitors. The same goes for military research and cybersecurity, where publishing findings could help the bad guys.

    Disinterestedness

    Disinterestedness refers to the expectation that scientists pursue their work mainly for the advancement of knowledge, not to advance an agenda or get rich. The expectation is that a researcher will share the results of their work, regardless of a finding’s implications for their career or economic bottom line.

    Research on politically hot topics, like vaccine safety, is where it can be tricky to remain disinterested. Imagine a scientist who is strongly pro-vaccine. If their vaccine research results suggest serious danger to children, the scientist is still obligated to share these findings.

    Likewise, if a scientist has invested in a company selling a drug, and the scientist’s research shows that the drug is dangerous, they are morally compelled to publish the work even if that would hurt their income.

    In addition, when publishing research, scientists are required to disclose any conflicts of interest related to the work. This step informs others that they may want to be more skeptical in evaluating the work, in case self-interest won out over disinterest.

    Disinterestedness also applies to journal editors, who are obligated to decide whether to publish research based on the science, not the political or economic implications.

    Organized skepticism

    Merton’s last norm is organized skepticism. Skepticism does not mean rejecting ideas because you don’t like them. To be skeptical in science is to be highly critical and look for weaknesses in a piece of research.

    By the time new research is published in a reputable journal, it’ has made it past several sets of skeptical eyes.
    gorsh13/iStock via Getty Images Plus

    This concept is formalized in the peer review process. When a scientist submits an article to a journal, the editor sends it to two or three scientists familiar with the topic and methods used. They read it carefully and point out any problems they find.

    The editor then uses the reviewer reports to decide whether to accept as is, reject outright or request revisions. If the decision is revise, the author then makes each change or tries to convince the editor that the reviewer is wrong.

    Peer review is not perfect and doesn’t always catch bad research, but in most cases it improves the work, and science benefits. Traditionally, results weren’t made public until after peer review, but that practice has weakened in recent years with the rise of preprints, reducing the reliability of information for nonscientists.

    Integrity and humility

    I’m adding two norms to Merton’s list.

    The first is integrity. It’s so fundamental to good science that it almost seems unnecessary to mention. But I think it’s justified since cheating, stealing and lazy scientists are getting plenty of attention these days.

    The second is humility. You may have made a contribution to our understanding of cell division, but don’t tell us that you cured cancer. You may be a leader in quantum mechanics research, but that doesn’t make you an authority on climate change.

    Scientific norms are guidelines for how scientists are expected to behave. A researcher who violates one of these norms won’t be carted off to jail or fined an exorbitant fee. But when a norm is not followed, scientists must be prepared to justify their reasons, both to themselves and to others.

    Jeffrey A. Lee does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Scientific norms shape the behavior of researchers working for the greater good – https://theconversation.com/scientific-norms-shape-the-behavior-of-researchers-working-for-the-greater-good-255159

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Mike Chapple, Teaching Professor of IT, Analytics, and Operations, University of Notre Dame

    Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, encryption and awareness training at record levels.

    And yet, people are losing ground on data privacy.

    In 2024, the Identity Theft Resource Center reported that companies sent out 1.3 billion notifications to the victims of data breaches. That’s more than triple the notices sent out the year before. It’s clear that despite growing efforts, personal data breaches are not only continuing, but accelerating.

    What can you do about this situation? Many people think of the cybersecurity issue as a technical problem. They’re right: Technical controls are an important part of protecting personal information, but they are not enough.

    As a professor of information technology, analytics and operations at the University of Notre Dame, I study ways to protect personal privacy.

    Solid personal privacy protection is made up of three pillars: accessible technical controls, public awareness of the need for privacy, and public policies that prioritize personal privacy. Each plays a crucial role in protecting personal privacy. A weakness in any one puts the entire system at risk.

    The first line of defense

    Technology is the first line of defense, guarding access to computers that store data and encrypting information as it travels between computers to keep intruders from gaining access. But even the best security tools can fail when misused, misconfigured or ignored.

    Two technical controls are especially important: encryption and multifactor authentication. These are the backbone of digital privacy – and they work best when widely adopted and properly implemented.



    Read more:
    The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies

    Encryption uses complex math to put sensitive data in an unreadable format that can only be unlocked with the right key. For example, your web browser uses HTTPS encryption to protect your information when you visit a secure webpage. This prevents anyone on your network – or any network between you and the website – from eavesdropping on your communications. Today, nearly all web traffic is encrypted in this way.

    But if we’re so good at encrypting data on networks, why are we still suffering all of these data breaches? The reality is that encrypting data in transit is only part of the challenge.

    Securing stored data

    We also need to protect data wherever it’s stored – on phones, laptops and the servers that make up cloud storage. Unfortunately, this is where security often falls short. Encrypting stored data, or data at rest, isn’t as widespread as encrypting data that is moving from one place to another.

    While modern smartphones typically encrypt files by default, the same can’t be said for cloud storage or company databases. Only 10% of organizations report that at least 80% of the information they have stored in the cloud is encrypted, according to a 2024 industry survey. This leaves a huge amount of unencrypted personal information potentially exposed if attackers manage to break in. Without encryption, breaking into a database is like opening an unlocked filing cabinet – everything inside is accessible to the attacker.

    Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires you to provide more than one form of verification before accessing sensitive information. This type of authentication is more difficult to crack than a password alone because it requires a combination of different types of information. It often combines something you know, such as a password, with something you have, such as a smartphone app that can generate a verification code or with something that’s part of what you are, like a fingerprint. Proper use of multifactor authentication reduces the risk of compromise by 99.22%.

    While 83% of organizations require that their employees use multifactor authentication, according to another industry survey, this still leaves millions of accounts protected by nothing more than a password. As attackers grow more sophisticated and credential theft remains rampant, closing that 17% gap isn’t just a best practice – it’s a necessity.

    Multifactor authentication is one of the simplest, most effective steps organizations can take to prevent data breaches, but it remains underused. Expanding its adoption could dramatically reduce the number of successful attacks each year.

    Awareness gives people the knowledge they need

    Even the best technology falls short when people make mistakes. Human error played a role in 68% of 2024 data breaches, according to a Verizon report. Organizations can mitigate this risk through employee training, data minimization – meaning collecting only the information necessary for a task, then deleting it when it’s no longer needed – and strict access controls.

    Policies, audits and incident response plans can help organizations prepare for a possible data breach so they can stem the damage, see who is responsible and learn from the experience. It’s also important to guard against insider threats and physical intrusion using physical safeguards such as locking down server rooms.

    Public policy holds organizations accountable

    Legal protections help hold organizations accountable in keeping data protected and giving people control over their data. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation is one of the most comprehensive privacy laws in the world. It mandates strong data protection practices and gives people the right to access, correct and delete their personal data. And the General Data Protection Regulation has teeth: In 2023, Meta was fined €1.2 billion (US$1.4 billion) when Facebook was found in violation.

    Despite years of discussion, the U.S. still has no comprehensive federal privacy law. Several proposals have been introduced in Congress, but none have made it across the finish line. In its place, a mix of state regulations and industry-specific rules – such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for health data and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for financial institutions – fill the gaps.

    Some states have passed their own privacy laws, but this patchwork leaves Americans with uneven protections and creates compliance headaches for businesses operating across jurisdictions.

    The tools, policies and knowledge to protect personal data exist – but people’s and institutions’ use of them still falls short. Stronger encryption, more widespread use of multifactor authentication, better training and clearer legal standards could prevent many breaches. It’s clear that these tools work. What’s needed now is the collective will – and a unified federal mandate – to put those protections in place.

    This article is part of a series on data privacy that explores who collects your data, what and how they collect, who sells and buys your data, what they all do with it, and what you can do about it.

    Mike Chapple does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Your data privacy is slipping away – here’s why, and what you can do about it – https://theconversation.com/your-data-privacy-is-slipping-away-heres-why-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-251768

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: New NIST Method Precisely Measures Radioactivity in Tiny Samples

    Source: US Government research organizations

    Close-up of a superconducting sensor board containing multiple transition edge sensors (top row of squares), which detect energy released by individual radioactive decay events.

    Credit: M. Carlson/NIST

    Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new and faster method for detecting and measuring the radioactivity of minuscule amounts of radioactive material. The innovative technique, known as cryogenic decay energy spectrometry (DES), could have far-reaching impacts, from improving cancer treatments to ensuring the safety of nuclear waste cleanup.

    The NIST team has published its results in Metrologia.

    The key to this novel technique is a transition-edge sensor (TES), a high-tech device widely used to measure radiation signatures. TES provides a revolutionary capability to record individual radioactive decay events, in which an unstable atom releases one or more particles. By building up data from many individual decays, researchers can then identify which unstable atoms, known as radionuclides, produce the events.

    “The TES is much more advanced than a familiar Geiger counter or other detectors used today,” said NIST physicist Ryan Fitzgerald. “Instead of just clicking to indicate radiation, or giving a blurry indication of the decay energy, it gives us a detailed fingerprint of what’s there.”

    The TES device operates at extremely low temperatures, near absolute zero. When a radioactive decay occurs in a sample, the energy released is absorbed by the TES. This absorbed energy causes a tiny change in the electrical resistance of the TES. The researchers precisely measure this change in resistance, which provides a high-resolution “energy signature” of the decay event. By analyzing the detailed energy spectrum from multiple events, the researchers can identify the specific radioactive atom undergoing decay. This is possible because different radioactive atoms release unique energy signatures when they decay.

    Earlier methods are good at either measuring the amount of radioactivity or identifying which radioactive atoms are present — not both. Fully characterizing a sample once required the use of multiple techniques. In contrast, DES both identifies radioactive elements and quantifies their level of radioactivity.

    Rapid Detection and Measurement

    When researchers encounter a barrel full of radioactive fluid, they need to identify the mystery substance and measure the amount of radionuclides present to dispose of it safely. Ordinarily, that process could take months, but the transition-edge sensor can significantly cut that time.

    “Instead of waiting months for results, we can now get a full radioactivity profile in just a few days from a tiny sample,” said Fitzgerald.

    NIST researcher Ryan Fitzgerald places a ball of indium on a transition-edge sensor (TES) chip in preparation for using the TES to detect the energy released by radioactive decay events in a radioactive source.

    Credit: NIST

    Traditionally, measuring radioactivity required multiple methods and intricate procedures using additional materials called tracers or calibrants. However, the new method offers a streamlined approach, allowing accurate measurement of even tiny samples without needing these extra materials. This allows scientists to better monitor, use and safeguard radioactive materials that affect public health and safety.

    Inkjet Precision in Radioactivity Analysis

    In their method, the researchers use a specialized inkjet device to carefully dispense tiny amounts, less than 1 millionth of a gram, of a radioactive solution onto thin gold foils. These gold foils have a surface dotted with tiny pores just billionths of a meter in size. These nanopores help to absorb the tiny droplets of the radioactive solution.

    By precisely measuring the mass of the solution that was dispensed using the inkjet and then measuring the radioactivity of the dried sample on the gold foils, the researchers can calculate the radioactivity per unit mass, or the “massic activity,” of the sample. This inkjet method allows them to work with extremely small amounts of radioactive material and still get an accurate measurement of its radioactivity.

    The potential applications are vast. In medicine, this technology could help ensure the purity and potency of radioactive drugs used in cancer treatments.  For nuclear energy, it could quickly identify radioactive composition of reprocessed fuel, speeding development of new advanced reactors.

    TrueBq: Redefining Radioactivity Measurement

    The newly reported research is the first step in a larger effort, known as the True Becquerel (TrueBq) project, to transform how we monitor and characterize radioactivity. The project’s name is derived from the unit for measuring radioactive decay, honoring the French physicist Henri Becquerel, who discovered radioactivity.

    The broader TrueBq project aims to develop a more comprehensive measurement system that can handle a wide range of radioactive substances, including complex mixtures. It will integrate a precision mass balance system with the TES device to measure the massic activity of radioactive materials with unprecedented accuracy. 

    This new approach represents a significant improvement over traditional workflows, which often involve multiple methods, chemical processing, and the use of chemical tracers and standards. By streamlining the measurement process, TrueBq is expected to reduce the time required for analysis while simultaneously increasing accuracy.

    The innovations developed through the TrueBq project could enhance NIST’s ability to serve its customers effectively. NIST offers a variety of customer-focused measurement services, including calibrations, standard reference materials (SRMs) and proficiency testing. All of these services stand to benefit from the streamlined workflow, additional information and reduced uncertainties that the TrueBq technology could potentially deliver.

    While TrueBq’s current focus is on improving measurements at NIST itself, researchers have long-term aspirations for the technology. In the future, they hope to develop more portable and user-friendly versions of the system that could be deployed outside of NIST for critical applications in fields such as medicine, environmental cleanup and nuclear waste management.

    Paper: Ryan P. Fitzgerald, Bradley Alpert, Denis E. Bergeron, Max Carlson, Richard Essex, Sean Jollota, Kelsey Morgan, Shin Muramoto, Svetlana Nour, Galen O’Neil, Daniel R. Schmidt, Gordon Shaw, Daniel Swetz and R. Michael Verkouteren. Primary activity measurement of an Am-241 solution using microgram inkjet gravimetry and decay energy spectrometry. Metrologia. Published online July 8, 2025. DOI: 10.1088/1681-7575/adecaa

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: SEC, Quidax Bring Together Top Banks, Asset Managers to Drive Digital Assets Adoption in Nigeria

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    L-R: Anya Edmund Duroha Chairman, African Founders Launchpad; Buchi Okoro, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax; Pascal Maguire, Sales Director for Africa at Fireblocks; Ajibade Laolu Adewale, Chairman of the Committee of E-Business Heads in Nigerian Banks and Chief Partnership Officer at Wema Bank; Ugodre Obi-Chukwu, Founder and CEO at Nairametrics; Abdulrasheed Dan Abu, Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

    LAGOS, Nigeria, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, in collaboration with leading digital assets exchange Quidax, hosted an educational series aimed at equipping Nigerian finance professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving digital assets ecosystem.

    The exclusive two-day event, held at the prestigious Capital Club in Victoria Island, Lagos, convened representatives from commercial banks, asset management firms, pension fund administrators, and securities traders. Some of the participants at the event were from Zenith Bank, ARM, Investment One, FBNQuest, Interswitch, Ecobank, Africa Prudential, Meristem, Wema Bank, Capitafield, Sterling Bank, and several other companies.

    Driving Adoption Through Education and Regulation

    Speaking at the event, Abdulrasheed Dan Abu, Head of FinTech and Innovation at the Securities and Exchange Commission, underscored the programme’s significance. He stated that the initiative reflects the commission’s statutory responsibility not only to regulate the capital market but also to actively develop it.

    Dan Abu emphasized the integral role of traditional financial institutions in the growth of the digital asset ecosystem. “The banks hold fiat currency. If they don’t understand what is going on, it creates a disconnect in the value chain. The more banks that understand digital assets, the better the playing field for users,” he explained.

    This educational series builds on a series of significant regulatory milestones in Nigeria’s digital finance space. On 29 March 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed into law the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, which formally classifies cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets as securities, thereby placing them under the SEC’s purview. Prior to this, in June 2024, the commission issued rules for Virtual Asset Service Providers, providing crucial regulatory backing to exchanges and other entities operating in the space.

    Quidax’s Pan-African Mission and the Importance of Collaboration

    Buchi Okoro, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Quidax, highlighted the event’s core purpose: supporting adoption by educating both beginners and advanced participants within the financial industry. “Adoption starts with education. This session caters to people at different knowledge levels, from total beginners to those who have conducted blockchain pilots,” he said.

    Okoro reiterated Quidax’s ambitious Pan-African mission, noting that the exchange already operates in nine countries and plans to expand to all 54 African nations. “We’re solving African problems for Africans, and this event partnership with the SEC helps us do that within regulatory guardrails,” he added.

    Industry Leaders Endorse the Initiative

    The event garnered strong support from other key industry players, reinforcing the collaborative spirit essential for digital asset integration.

    Pascal Maguire, Sales Director for Africa at Fireblocks, stressed the need for such forums: “We need more finance and payments experts and decision makers to attend such forums as this enables them to see that they have trusted partners in firms like Quidax, Fireblocks, and the SEC who can both educate them and guide them on their adoption and innovation journey.”

    Ajibade Laolu Adewale, Chairman of the Committee of E-Business Heads in Nigerian Banks and Chief Partnership Officer at Wema Bank, a panelist at the event, highlighted the pressing need for digital assets due to inefficiencies in traditional banking. “Today, moving money internationally still takes days and depends on informal channels. With blockchain, you can transfer value instantly and securely,” he stated.

    Attendees also expressed their positive reception. Sunday Joseph Olaniyan, Head of E-Business at Sun Trust Bank, remarked, “Events like these bring such awareness even closer to us as institutions here in Nigeria and presents us with the opportunity to not be left out of this wave of change. People like myself who have been aware of digital assets are now even more sensitized to the global trend and I sure do not want to be left behind at all.”

    Adding to the sentiment, Bukola James-Cole, Director of Capital Market at Africa Prudential PLC, spoke about the natural evolution of money. She emphasized, “Whether we like it or not it will happen so the earlier we start getting educated about digital assets the better for the industry.”

    About Quidax

    Quidax is an African-founded cryptocurrency exchange that makes it easy for anyone to buy, sell, store and transfer cryptocurrencies. Quidax additionally enables OTC trading and gives fintechs the tools to offer cryptocurrency services to customers through a dedicated crypto API.

    Quidax was officially launched in 2018 and has customers in over 70 countries.

    Contact:
    Pearl
    pearl@quidax.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Almond FinTech Expands Its Transfer Network in APAC through Ample Transfers Partnership

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Almond FinTech, the two-time CrossTech Innovation Award winner for “Crypto Payments Solution in Cross-Border Payments,” announced today that Ample Transfers, a 27-year-old remittance provider based in Singapore, has partnered with Almond’s proprietary technology to optimize its internal treasury and settlement operations for transfers from Singapore to Indonesia.

    This partnership marks a key milestone in Almond FinTech’s strategic expansion into Southeast Asia’s cross-border money flows.

    Award-Winning Technology Expands Across APAC with New Singapore—Indonesia Corridor

    The Singapore—Indonesia payment corridor represents a significant remittance route for Singapore’s Indonesian migrant community. Since launching in late May, Almond’s blockchain-based optimization technology has powered over $2 million SGD in transfers through this corridor—delivering exchange rates consistently better than mid-market FX rates and unavailable elsewhere in the industry. These results reflect the same transformative impact that earned Almond consecutive industry recognition in 2023 and 2024.

    “This partnership represents a natural evolution in our mission to remove barriers in global financial transfers,” said Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of Almond FinTech. “We’ve always believed true innovation comes from deeply understanding customers’ needs and building solutions that not only solve today’s problems but anticipate tomorrow’s. In a crowded and commoditized space, Ample stands out for its commitment to leveraging technology to deliver meaningful value to its customers—making them an ideal partner for our expansion across Asia.”

    Proven Performance Meets Regulatory Excellence

    Ample has been licensed as a Major Payment Institution by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for over 25 years, establishing its credibility as a trusted financial services provider. The partnership validates Almond’s ability to deliver superior performance while meeting Singapore’s regulatory requirements. Almond leverages a multitude of stablecoins as bridge assets to optimize cross-border treasury transfers between fiat currencies. Almond’s technology aggregates real-time market data to identify the most cost-effective and efficient transfer routes. This same breakthrough infrastructure is active across 10 countries and supports over 100 digital currencies.

    For Ample, this enables:

    • Better than mid-market FX rates through intelligent routing
    • Near real-time settlement for treasury transfers
    • Redundancy and reliability through multi-asset routing
    • Lower transaction costs compared to traditional rails

    Innovation Leadership Drives Market Expansion

    This partnership demonstrates Almond’s continued technology leadership in cross-border payments. The company’s consecutive CrossTech Innovation Awards underscore its role as an industry pioneer, consistently delivering solutions that address critical financial challenges globally.

    “Receiving this award is a testament to our team’s relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of financial technology,” said Swartzbaugh, referencing Almond’s recent recognition. “This partnership with Ample shows how award-winning innovation translates directly into enhanced services for financial institutions and their customers. One of our strongest value propositions is helping clients optimize across multiple stablecoins, not just one, enabling better liquidity, tighter spreads, and more flexibility without complicating onboarding.”

    Embedded within Ample’s technology stack that powers their customer-facing and internal treasury operations, Almond’s technology enhances backend efficiency—delivering the same optimization capabilities that have positioned Almond as a leader in B2B cross-border payments.

    Strategic Growth in Southeast Asia

    The partnership with Ample positions Almond FinTech for continued growth across Southeast Asian markets, where digital payment adoption creates opportunities for technological enhancement. This expansion reflects Almond’s strategy of partnering with established, regulated institutions to deliver cutting-edge payment solutions.

    “We believe that stablecoins are the future, and powering remittances with them is the way forward. Partnering with Almond has allowed us to harness that future safely, through a treasury layer that delivers faster, cheaper, and more reliable settlement. For our customers, nothing changes on the surface—but under the hood, we’re moving with the times.” — Matthew Yap, CEO, Ample Transfers.

    About Almond FinTech

    Almond FinTech is a B2B fintech company transforming cross-border payments by empowering financial institutions and their customers with optimal FX Rates and near-instant settlements across all corridors globally.

    Visit www.almondfintech.com for more information.

    About Ample Transfers

    Founded in 1998, Ample Transfers is Singapore’s leading cross-border remittance provider, licensed as a Major Payment Institution by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The company provides reliable, affordable remittance services to over 200 countries and territories through both physical locations and their remit.ai online platform, serving Singapore’s diverse communities for over 25 years. Visit www.ampletransfers.com for more information.

    Media Contact:

    Howard Davidson
    howard@almondfintech.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Titan Network Launches IP Leasing Browser Extension to Turn Idle IPs into Passive Income

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Titan Network has unveiled a browser-based IP leasing extension designed to turn everyday internet connections into secure, enterprise-ready infrastructure. This product marks a significant step in Titan’s broader mission to decentralize the cloud by mobilizing the untapped potential of user-owned digital resources.

    Developed in response to rising enterprise demand for trusted, distributed IP access, the extension allows individuals to contribute their unused residential IPs to real-world applications in AI, cybersecurity, and e-commerce – all with just a lightweight browser install.

    Unlike conventional Web3 projects, Titan’s infrastructure is built around commercial utility. The IP leasing extension lowers the barrier for users to participate while meeting the stringent requirements of enterprise clients, positioning Titan as a pioneer in practical, real-world adoption of DePIN architecture.

    Addressing the Demand for Reliable IP Resources

    In today’s digital landscape, enterprises face increasing challenges in sourcing trustworthy, geographically diverse IP addresses essential for operations like AI model training, e-commerce analytics, and fraud prevention. Traditional solutions often involve opaque methods, posing risks to both users and clients. Titan’s new browser extension offers a transparent and secure alternative, aligning with enterprise standards and ensuring user privacy.

    How It Works: Secure and User-Friendly Integration

    The lightweight extension is designed for ease of use. Once installed, it securely connects the user’s device to the Titan Network, securely enabling IP sharing without compromising privacy. Titan’s unique container architecture ensures each task is sandboxed, isolating network activity from a user’s local environment.

    Ready to join? Get started with the Titan IP extension here.

    Key features include:

    • Container-based isolation for secure task execution
    • On-chain contribution tracking for transparency and accountability
    • Automated task routing driven by verified enterprise needs

    Real-World Applications and Adoption

    Titan’s infrastructure is already live, supporting commercial clients such as TikTok, Tencent, iQIYI, and emerging AI platforms. Example applications include:

    • AI and data services: Facilitating region-specific IP access for training data collection
    • E-commerce monitoring: Enabling dynamic price tracking and ad verification
    • Security operations: Assisting in defense against DDoS and other threats

    Technological Innovation for Scalability

    Titan’s dual-layer container system reduces reliance on centralized relays, lowering risk and supporting secure, high-performance workloads. This architecture also enables direct communication between clients and contributors, minimizing the need for costly data rerouting and enhancing overall system security. As a result, more value can be retained within the network and distributed to node operators. This design allows Titan to deliver stable, enterprise-grade infrastructure that scales across diverse use cases. By addressing real-world demand through accessible, browser-native infrastructure, Titan is helping redefine how internet infrastructure is sourced, shared, and monetized.

    About Titan Network

    Titan Network builds decentralized cloud infrastructure by aggregating idle resources from global users. By aligning infrastructure growth with enterprise demand, Titan aims to deliver a resilient, equitable, and user-powered digital future.

    For more information, visit Titan Network’s official website.

    Media Contact Name: Neo Ge
    Email: media@titannet.io
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  • MIL-OSI: Wearable Devices Partners with Japanese E-Commerce Platform to Expand Distribution and Market Reach for Mudra Band and Mudra Link

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Yokneam Illit, Israel, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration with Media Exceed Co., Ltd. (“Media Exceed”), a leading e-commerce company in Japan. Under this agreement, Media Exceed will serve as a non-exclusive reseller of Wearable Devices’ innovative Mudra Band and Mudra Link products in the Japanese market, expanding the reach of its cutting-edge neural input solutions to one of the world’s most tech-savvy consumer bases.

    This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of Wearable Devices’ neural interface products in Japan, leveraging Media Exceed’s robust e-commerce platform and market expertise. The collaboration supports both drop shipping and wholesale models, ensuring streamlined order fulfillment and localized customer support for Japanese buyers.

    “We are excited to collaborate with Media Exceed to bring our cutting-edge gesture control technology to a broader audience in Japan,” said Asher Dahan, Chief Executive Officer of Wearable Devices. “This collaboration aligns with our strategic goal of expanding our global footprint and making our products more accessible to users worldwide.”

    Mr. Shinya Kasuga, Chief Executive Officer of Media Exceed commented on the collaboration, “We are eager to start working with Wearable Devices and bring the innovative Mudra products to the Japanese market. Their neural interface technology aligns perfectly with our vision to introduce cutting-edge solutions that enhance the way people interact with digital devices.”

    The Mudra Band, designed for Apple Watch users, and the Mudra Link, compatible with Android and Windows devices, utilize proprietary Surface Nerve Conductance sensors to detect neural signals from subtle finger movements. These signals are translated into intuitive commands, enabling touchless control of digital devices. The Mudra Link was recently showcased at CES® 2025, where it received an Innovation Award in the XR Technologies and Accessories category.

    Media Exceed will offer these products through its online platforms, providing Japanese consumers with direct access to Wearable Devices’ innovative technology. The collaboration is expected to enhance user experience and satisfaction by combining advanced wearable technology with Media Exceed’s customer-centric approach.

    About Wearable Devices

    Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) is a growth company pioneering human-computer interaction through its AI-powered neural input touchless technology. Leveraging proprietary sensors, software, and advanced AI algorithms, the Company’s consumer products – the Mudra Band and Mudra Link – are defining the neural input category both for wrist-worn devices and for brain-computer interfaces. These products enable touch-free, intuitive control of digital devices using gestures across multiple operating systems.

    Operating through a dual-channel model of direct-to-consumer sales and enterprise licensing and collaborations, Wearable Devices empowers consumers with stylish, functional wearables for enhanced experiences in gaming, productivity, and extended reality (XR). In the business sector, the Company provides enterprise partners with advanced input solutions for immersive and interactive environments, from AR/VR/XR to smart environments.

    By setting the standard for neural input in the XR ecosystem, Wearable Devices is shaping the future of seamless, natural user experiences across some of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets. Wearable Devices’ ordinary shares and warrants trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “WLDS” and “WLDSW,” respectively.

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    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate” or other comparable terms. For example, we are using forward-looking statements when we discuss the aim of our collaboration with Media Exceed, benefits and advantages of our products and technology, our strategic goal of expanding our global footprint and making our products more accessible to users worldwide and that the collaboration is expected to enhance user experience and satisfaction. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following: the trading of our ordinary shares or warrants and the development of a liquid trading market; our ability to successfully market our products and services; the acceptance of our products and services by customers; our continued ability to pay operating costs and ability to meet demand for our products and services; the amount and nature of competition from other security and telecom products and services; the effects of changes in the cybersecurity and telecom markets; our ability to successfully develop new products and services; our success establishing and maintaining collaborative, strategic alliance agreements, licensing and supplier arrangements; our ability to comply with applicable regulations; and the other risks and uncertainties described in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed on March 20, 2025 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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  • MIL-OSI: NANO Nuclear Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with UrAmerica Ltd. to Help Modernize and Develop Argentina’s Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, N.Y., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with UrAmerica Ltd., a private exploration company with a package of uranium and other critical metals licenses primarily in Chubut Province, Argentina.

    The newly signed MOU formalizes the discussions that NANO Nuclear initiated with UrAmerica to explore strategic development across Argentina’s uranium-fuel supply chain. Both companies are now working to evaluate specific opportunities, ranging from mining and conversion to UF₆ feedstock supply, that could aid NANO Nuclear in securing a dependable source of material for future supply chain options. Such evaluations may lead to the signing of definitive agreements between NANO Nuclear and UrAmerica related to particular projects.

    Argentina has one of the largest uranium repositories in the world and its government is currently looking into the privatization of their nuclear energy sector, enabling innovators like NANO Nuclear to invest and support the development of the nuclear energy infrastructure in the country. Through this MOU, NANO Nuclear and UrAmerica aim to build the mining and milling capacities of the uranium supply chain in Argentina with the intention to be a part of the uranium fuel cycle exports into the U.S.

    Under the MOU, the companies will pursue (i) favorable uranium offtake agreements, (ii) potential investments in mineral production and (iii) fuel-cycle infrastructure, and (iv) future joint ventures or related collaboration. One of NANO Nuclear’s goals in entering into the MOU is to help modernize Argentina’s nuclear sector while strengthening U.S. energy security by sourcing materials for nuclear fuel from a reliable partner.

    Figure 1 – NANO Nuclear Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UrAmerica Ltd., to explore strategic development across the uranium-fuel supply chain in Argentina

    “We are pleased to formalize our discussions with UrAmerica through this MOU as we seek to further extend NANO Nuclear’s international footprint,” said Jay Yu, Founder and Chairman of NANO Nuclear. “By collaborating with UrAmerica, we aim to position Argentina as a regional center for nuclear technology and a reliable supply-chain partner for the United States, strengthening the country’s existing infrastructure while advancing our shared goals.”

    “Argentina holds substantial deposits of strategic metals, like uranium, that could be a strategic supplier to us in the future,” said James Walker, Chief Executive Officer of NANO Nuclear. “The timing is also favorable, as the Argentine government is actively looking to reform its nuclear sector to attract international investment. We look forward to advancing our discussions and exploring future opportunities in South America.”

    “This Memorandum of Understanding with NANO Nuclear marks a pivotal step forward in unlocking the vast potential of Argentina’s uranium resources, aligning perfectly with UrAmerica’s mission to drive sustainable and secure critical mineral supply chains,” said Omar Adra, Executive Director & CEO of UrAmerica Ltd. and President of UrAmerica Argentina S.A. “Our extensive licenses package in the San Jorge Basin holds world-class uranium deposits, and through this collaboration, we aim to not only meet the growing global demand for nuclear fuel but also position Argentina as a key strategic partner for the United States in energy security. By leveraging UrAmerica’s expertise in mineral exploration and NANO Nuclear’s advanced nuclear technology and expertise, we are hopeful that this collaboration will catalyze investments in mining, milling, and fuel cycle development, delivering long-term economic benefits for Argentina while supporting the U.S. in diversifying its nuclear supply chain away from geopolitical risks.”

    About UrAmerica Ltd.

    UrAmerica is a private critical metals exploration company with a focus on uranium and other critical metals (e.g., lithium, rare earths, molybdenum, and vanadium) operating primarily in Chubut Province, Argentina. UrAmerica, through its subsidiary UrAmerica Argentina S.A., fully owns licenses of uranium repositories in the San Jorge Basin.

    About NANO Nuclear Energy, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI: SuRo Capital Corp. Second Quarter 2025 Preliminary Investment Portfolio Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Net Asset Value Anticipated to be $9.00 to $9.50 Per Share

    Board of Directors Declares $0.25 Per Share Cash Dividend

    NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SuRo Capital Corp. (“SuRo Capital”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) (Nasdaq: SSSS) today provided the following preliminary update on its investment portfolio for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

    “The second quarter was SuRo Capital’s best quarter since inception, as measured by the appreciation in NAV per share,” said Mark Klein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SuRo Capital. “Our performance was largely driven by the public and private markets recognizing the value proposition of AI infrastructure companies. CoreWeave’s IPO, coupled with its post-IPO performance, led the way. Additionally, OpenAI announced a landmark $40.0 billion financing round at a $300.0 billion post-money valuation, the largest private capital raise ever by a technology company. It has been reported that Canva is preparing for a secondary tender at a $37.0 billion valuation and Colombier Acquisition Corp. II is nearing completion of a proposed merger with GrabAGun, further building on SuRo Capital’s SPAC sponsor strategy success. These developments resulted in an NAV per share uplift of over 35% for the quarter,” Klein added.

    Mr. Klein further emphasized, “Beyond these high-profile capital raises, we remain committed to backing some of the world’s most innovative and sought-after private companies ahead of their public market debuts. In April, we completed a new $5.0 million investment in Plaid (through a wholly owned SPV), a market-leading fintech platform that enables secure, seamless connectivity between financial applications and consumers, with an estimated reach of 1 in every 2 adults in the U.S.”

    “As a result of this strong performance and momentum across our portfolio, we are pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has declared an initial dividend of $0.25 per share. This dividend is driven by successful monetizations of SuRo Capital’s public securities. Based on ongoing portfolio activity, we anticipate declaring additional dividends throughout the year. As always, we will keep you informed about our dividend strategy as we gain more clarity on the timing and magnitude,” Mr. Klein concluded.

    As previously reported, SuRo Capital’s net assets totaled approximately $156.8 million, or $6.66 per share, at March 31, 2025, and approximately $162.3 million, or $6.94 per share at June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2025, SuRo Capital’s net asset value is estimated to be between $9.00 and $9.50 per share.

    Investment Portfolio Update

    As of June 30, 2025, SuRo Capital held positions in 36 portfolio companies – 33 privately held and 3 publicly held.

    During the three months ended June 30, 2025, SuRo Capital made the following investment:

    Portfolio Company Investment Transaction Date Amount(1)
    Plaid Inc.(2) Class A Common Shares 4/4/2025 $5.0 million

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    (1)   Amount invested does not include capitalized costs, origination fees, or prepaid expenses.
    (2)   SuRo Capital’s investment in the Class A Common Shares of Plaid Inc. was made through 1789 Capital Nirvana II LP, an SPV in which SuRo Capital is the Sole Limited Partner. SuRo Capital paid a 7% origination fee at the time of investment.

    During the three months ended June 30, 2025, SuRo Capital exited and received proceeds from the following investments:

    Portfolio Company Transaction
    Date    		 Quantity Average Net
    Share Price    (1)    		 Net
    Proceeds    		 Realized
    Gain
    CoreWeave, Inc.(2) Various 222,240 $113.99 $25.3 million $15.3 million
    ServiceTitan, Inc.(3) Various 151,515 $105.07 $15.9 million $5.9 million

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    (1)   The average net share price is the net share price realized after deducting all commissions and fees on the sale(s), if applicable.
    (2)   As of June 20, 2025, SuRo Capital had sold the entirety of its directly held CoreWeave, Inc. public common shares. As of June 30, 2025 SuRo Capital continues to hold the entirety of its interest in CW Opportunity 2 LP.
    (3)   As of June 27, 2025, SuRo Capital had sold its entire position in ServiceTitan, Inc. public common shares.

    SuRo Capital’s liquid assets were approximately $52.4 million as of June 30, 2025, consisting of cash and directly-held securities of publicly traded portfolio companies.

    As of June 30, 2025, there were 23,888,107 shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding.

    Recent Dividend Declarations and Certain Information Regarding the Dividends

    On July 3, 2025, SuRo Capital’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on July 31, 2025 to the Company’s common stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 21, 2025. The dividend will be paid in cash.

    The date of declaration and amount of any dividends, including any future dividends, are subject to the sole discretion of SuRo Capital’s Board of Directors.

    The aggregate amount of the dividends declared and paid by SuRo Capital will be fully taxable to stockholders. The tax character of SuRo Capital’s dividends cannot be finally determined until the close of SuRo Capital’s taxable year (December 31). SuRo Capital will report the actual tax characteristics of each year’s dividends annually to stockholders and the IRS on Form 1099-DIV subsequent to year-end.

    Registered stockholders with questions regarding declared dividends may call Equiniti Trust Company, LLC at 800-937-5449.

    Preliminary Estimates and Guidance

    The preliminary financial estimates provided herein are unaudited and have been prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the management of SuRo Capital. Neither our independent registered public accounting firm, nor any other independent accountants, have audited, reviewed, compiled, or performed any procedures with respect to the preliminary financial data included herein. Actual results may differ materially.

    The Company expects to announce its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 results in August 2025.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    Statements included herein, including statements regarding SuRo Capital’s beliefs, expectations, intentions, or strategies for the future, may constitute “forward-looking statements”. SuRo Capital cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these statements. All forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the impact of any market volatility that may be detrimental to our business, our portfolio companies, our industry, and the global economy, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Risk factors, cautionary statements, and other conditions which could cause SuRo Capital’s actual results to differ from management’s current expectations are contained in SuRo Capital’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SuRo Capital undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this press release.

    About SuRo Capital Corp.

    SuRo Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: SSSS) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. The fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common stock. Since inception, SuRo Capital has served as the public’s gateway to venture capital, offering unique access to some of the world’s most innovative and sought-after private companies before they become publicly traded. SuRo Capital’s diverse portfolio encompasses high-growth sectors including AI infrastructure, emerging consumer brands, and cutting-edge software solutions for both consumer and enterprise markets, among others. SuRo Capital is headquartered in New York, NY and has an office in San Francisco, CA. Connect with the company on X, LinkedIn, and at www.surocap.com.

    Contact
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  • MIL-OSI: Reliance Global Group Closes Sale of Fortman Insurance for $5 Million in Cash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAKEWOOD, NJ, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliance Global Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RELI) (“Reliance,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) today announced it has completed an asset sale of Fortman Insurance Services (“Fortman”), a wholly owned subsidiary, for $5 million in cash. The transaction marks the successful execution of a strategic initiative to monetize a non-core asset and further strengthen the Company’s financial position.

    Following its acquisition by Reliance, Fortman continued to enhance its operational efficiency, financial stability, and market competitiveness. The finalized sale, at a value above the initial purchase price Reliance purchased Fortman for in 2019, reflects Reliance’s commitment to prudent capital deployment and its continued focus on maximizing shareholder returns.

    The Company also reaffirmed its expectation that the acquisition of Spetner Associates, Inc. (“Spetner”) will be completed. Spetner has built significant momentum in recent years, with consistent growth and healthy cash flow contributions across its operations. The transaction is expected to complement Reliance’s existing business model and align with its OneFirm strategy, creating opportunities to expand operational scale and drive long-term value.

    “Closing the Fortman transaction marks a key milestone in our strategic roadmap and reflects the disciplined approach we take to identifying, enhancing, and monetizing value within our portfolio,” commented Ezra Beyman, CEO of Reliance. “From the outset, Fortman was a compelling acquisition, and through targeted operational improvements, we positioned the business for long-term success. Selling the asset at a premium demonstrates the strength of our execution and adds meaningful capital to our balance sheet, increasing our flexibility to advance strategic priorities. This transaction reinforces our commitment to executing initiatives that strengthen our platform, support sustainable growth, and accelerate our transformation into a streamlined, tech-enabled insurance organization. I remain confident in our ability to deliver lasting value to our shareholders.”

    About Reliance Global Group, Inc.

    Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELI) is an InsurTech pioneer, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-based technologies, to transform and improve efficiencies in the insurance agency/brokerage industry. The Company’s business-to-business InsurTech platform, RELI Exchange, provides independent insurance agencies an entire suite of business development tools, enabling them to effectively compete with large-scale national insurance agencies, whilst reducing back-office cost and burden. The Company’s business-to-consumer platform, 5minuteinsure.com, utilizes AI and data mining, to provide competitive online insurance quotes within minutes to everyday consumers seeking to purchase auto, home, and life insurance.  In addition, the Company operates its own portfolio of select retail “brick and mortar” insurance agencies which are leaders and pioneers in their respective regions throughout the United States, offering a wide variety of insurance products. Further information about the Company can be found at https://www.relianceglobalgroup.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding:

    • Our ability to successfully deploy the $5 million in proceeds from the Fortman sale to support our strategic and financial objectives;
    • Our expectation that the acquisition of Spetner Associates, Inc. will be completed on commercially reasonable terms, including obtaining any necessary regulatory or shareholder approvals;
    • The anticipated benefits of the Spetner acquisition to our business model, operational scale, and long-term value creation strategy;
    • Our continued execution of initiatives to streamline operations, enhance financial flexibility, and pursue accretive growth opportunities in the InsurTech and insurance agency sectors; and
    • Other statements of our plans, intentions, and expectations regarding future financial performance, operations, and strategic initiatives.

    These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, including that the Spetner acquisition will proceed as expected; that projected revenue and EBITDA contributions from Spetner are achievable; that integration risks can be effectively managed; and that there will be no material adverse developments in market, economic, or regulatory conditions impacting our business. There can be no assurance that these assumptions will prove correct.

    Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: delays or failure to complete the Spetner acquisition; unanticipated integration challenges or liabilities associated with the acquisition; our inability to achieve expected financial results or operational synergies; increased competition in the InsurTech and agency brokerage industries; adverse regulatory or market developments; and other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form S-1 and our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    You should carefully review our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, and our other SEC filings for a more complete discussion of these and other risks. Except as required by law, Reliance Global Group, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Contact:
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  • MIL-OSI: Reliance Global Group Closes Sale of Fortman Insurance for $5 Million in Cash

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LAKEWOOD, NJ, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliance Global Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RELI) (“Reliance,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) today announced it has completed an asset sale of Fortman Insurance Services (“Fortman”), a wholly owned subsidiary, for $5 million in cash. The transaction marks the successful execution of a strategic initiative to monetize a non-core asset and further strengthen the Company’s financial position.

    Following its acquisition by Reliance, Fortman continued to enhance its operational efficiency, financial stability, and market competitiveness. The finalized sale, at a value above the initial purchase price Reliance purchased Fortman for in 2019, reflects Reliance’s commitment to prudent capital deployment and its continued focus on maximizing shareholder returns.

    The Company also reaffirmed its expectation that the acquisition of Spetner Associates, Inc. (“Spetner”) will be completed. Spetner has built significant momentum in recent years, with consistent growth and healthy cash flow contributions across its operations. The transaction is expected to complement Reliance’s existing business model and align with its OneFirm strategy, creating opportunities to expand operational scale and drive long-term value.

    “Closing the Fortman transaction marks a key milestone in our strategic roadmap and reflects the disciplined approach we take to identifying, enhancing, and monetizing value within our portfolio,” commented Ezra Beyman, CEO of Reliance. “From the outset, Fortman was a compelling acquisition, and through targeted operational improvements, we positioned the business for long-term success. Selling the asset at a premium demonstrates the strength of our execution and adds meaningful capital to our balance sheet, increasing our flexibility to advance strategic priorities. This transaction reinforces our commitment to executing initiatives that strengthen our platform, support sustainable growth, and accelerate our transformation into a streamlined, tech-enabled insurance organization. I remain confident in our ability to deliver lasting value to our shareholders.”

    About Reliance Global Group, Inc.

    Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELI) is an InsurTech pioneer, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-based technologies, to transform and improve efficiencies in the insurance agency/brokerage industry. The Company’s business-to-business InsurTech platform, RELI Exchange, provides independent insurance agencies an entire suite of business development tools, enabling them to effectively compete with large-scale national insurance agencies, whilst reducing back-office cost and burden. The Company’s business-to-consumer platform, 5minuteinsure.com, utilizes AI and data mining, to provide competitive online insurance quotes within minutes to everyday consumers seeking to purchase auto, home, and life insurance.  In addition, the Company operates its own portfolio of select retail “brick and mortar” insurance agencies which are leaders and pioneers in their respective regions throughout the United States, offering a wide variety of insurance products. Further information about the Company can be found at https://www.relianceglobalgroup.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “potential,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding:

    • Our ability to successfully deploy the $5 million in proceeds from the Fortman sale to support our strategic and financial objectives;
    • Our expectation that the acquisition of Spetner Associates, Inc. will be completed on commercially reasonable terms, including obtaining any necessary regulatory or shareholder approvals;
    • The anticipated benefits of the Spetner acquisition to our business model, operational scale, and long-term value creation strategy;
    • Our continued execution of initiatives to streamline operations, enhance financial flexibility, and pursue accretive growth opportunities in the InsurTech and insurance agency sectors; and
    • Other statements of our plans, intentions, and expectations regarding future financial performance, operations, and strategic initiatives.

    These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, including that the Spetner acquisition will proceed as expected; that projected revenue and EBITDA contributions from Spetner are achievable; that integration risks can be effectively managed; and that there will be no material adverse developments in market, economic, or regulatory conditions impacting our business. There can be no assurance that these assumptions will prove correct.

    Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: delays or failure to complete the Spetner acquisition; unanticipated integration challenges or liabilities associated with the acquisition; our inability to achieve expected financial results or operational synergies; increased competition in the InsurTech and agency brokerage industries; adverse regulatory or market developments; and other risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Registration Statement on Form S-1 and our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    You should carefully review our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended, and our other SEC filings for a more complete discussion of these and other risks. Except as required by law, Reliance Global Group, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Contact:
    Crescendo Communications, LLC
    Tel: +1 (212) 671-1020
    Email: RELI@crescendo-ir.com 

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Thrive Acquires GRC-Focused Abacode

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, today announced the acquisition of Abacode, a leading Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance Provider (MCCP) based in Tampa, Florida. Abacode specializes in holistic, outcome-driven cybersecurity solutions and governance programs that help businesses transform their cyber risk management strategies and turn compliance challenges into competitive advantages. This acquisition further strengthens Thrive’s compliance solutions and adds to its growing footprint in the Southeast U.S.

    As compliance mandates and cyber threats grow in complexity—including updates to standards like CMMC, changing AI legislation on the international stage, and proposed changes to industry standards like HIPAA—businesses require more strategic and scalable solutions to meet governance and risk requirements. Thrive has always been on the front lines of navigating customers through these challenges. With the acquisition of Abacode, the company is doubling its commitment to enhancing its governance, risk, and compliance offerings to empower mid-market businesses to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Abacode’s unique approach, which integrates cybersecurity and compliance into a single comprehensive program, aligns with Thrive’s mission of providing simplified, yet holistic, security and IT to their customers, eliminating headaches and allowing businesses to focus on what matters most to them.

    “Compliance is a hurdle for many small and mid-sized enterprises, because they simply don’t have the time or resources dedicated to tracking every change that could impact their business,” said Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive. “Abacode’s strong leadership, robust offerings, and MCCP model align with our high-touch, customer-first approach, making them a natural fit for us. With the team at Abacode, Thrive is strongly positioned to help clients manage increasingly stringent cybersecurity regulations.”

    This acquisition—the second of the year for Thrive— builds on the company’s growing focus on its compliance services. Thrive has long supported organizations across various industries— including financial services, healthcare, and government operations— that want to maintain compliance in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company recently launched its new Compliance Center, filled with unrivaled resources and expertise that educates mid-market businesses on international, federal, state and industry-specific regulations.

    “Joining forces with Thrive allows us to take our mission of delivering measurable business outcomes through cybersecurity and compliance to the next level,” said Michael Ferris, CEO of Abacode. “Thrive has an established reputation for having enterprise-grade infrastructure and global support, offering clients unmatched expertise and scalability. We’re looking forward to being part of this expert delivery and further helping our clients as part of the Thrive team.”

    Stephens served as exclusive financial advisor to Thrive in the transaction. To learn more about Thrive and its offerings, visit www.thrivenextgen.com.

    About Thrive
    Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through AI, standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Contacts
    Hannah Johnston
    thrive@v2comms.com

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Thrive Acquires GRC-Focused Abacode

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BOSTON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider for cybersecurity, Cloud, and IT managed services, today announced the acquisition of Abacode, a leading Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance Provider (MCCP) based in Tampa, Florida. Abacode specializes in holistic, outcome-driven cybersecurity solutions and governance programs that help businesses transform their cyber risk management strategies and turn compliance challenges into competitive advantages. This acquisition further strengthens Thrive’s compliance solutions and adds to its growing footprint in the Southeast U.S.

    As compliance mandates and cyber threats grow in complexity—including updates to standards like CMMC, changing AI legislation on the international stage, and proposed changes to industry standards like HIPAA—businesses require more strategic and scalable solutions to meet governance and risk requirements. Thrive has always been on the front lines of navigating customers through these challenges. With the acquisition of Abacode, the company is doubling its commitment to enhancing its governance, risk, and compliance offerings to empower mid-market businesses to meet evolving regulatory requirements. Abacode’s unique approach, which integrates cybersecurity and compliance into a single comprehensive program, aligns with Thrive’s mission of providing simplified, yet holistic, security and IT to their customers, eliminating headaches and allowing businesses to focus on what matters most to them.

    “Compliance is a hurdle for many small and mid-sized enterprises, because they simply don’t have the time or resources dedicated to tracking every change that could impact their business,” said Bill McLaughlin, CEO of Thrive. “Abacode’s strong leadership, robust offerings, and MCCP model align with our high-touch, customer-first approach, making them a natural fit for us. With the team at Abacode, Thrive is strongly positioned to help clients manage increasingly stringent cybersecurity regulations.”

    This acquisition—the second of the year for Thrive— builds on the company’s growing focus on its compliance services. Thrive has long supported organizations across various industries— including financial services, healthcare, and government operations— that want to maintain compliance in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The company recently launched its new Compliance Center, filled with unrivaled resources and expertise that educates mid-market businesses on international, federal, state and industry-specific regulations.

    “Joining forces with Thrive allows us to take our mission of delivering measurable business outcomes through cybersecurity and compliance to the next level,” said Michael Ferris, CEO of Abacode. “Thrive has an established reputation for having enterprise-grade infrastructure and global support, offering clients unmatched expertise and scalability. We’re looking forward to being part of this expert delivery and further helping our clients as part of the Thrive team.”

    Stephens served as exclusive financial advisor to Thrive in the transaction. To learn more about Thrive and its offerings, visit www.thrivenextgen.com.

    About Thrive
    Thrive delivers global technology outsourcing for cybersecurity, Cloud, networking, and other complex IT requirements. Thrive’s NextGen platform enables customers to increase business efficiencies through AI, standardization, scalability, and automation, delivering oversized technology returns on investment (ROI). They accomplish this with advisory services, vCISO, vCIO, consulting, project implementation, solution architects, and a best-in-class subscription-based technology platform. Thrive delivers exceptional high-touch service through its POD approach of subject matter experts and global 24x7x365 SOC, NOC, and centralized services teams. Learn more at www.thrivenextgen.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

    Contacts
    Hannah Johnston
    thrive@v2comms.com

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Patria Announces Second Quarter 2025 Investor Call

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patria (Nasdaq:PAX) announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter 2025 on Friday, August 1, 2025, and host a conference call via public webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.

    To register, please use the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rpv5tvp5.

    For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay on the Shareholders section of Patria’s website at https://ir.patria.com/.

    Patria distributes its earnings releases via its website and email lists. Those interested in firm updates can sign up to receive Patria press releases via email at https://ir.patria.com/ir-resources/email-alerts.

    About Patria

    Patria is a global alternative asset management firm focused on the mid-market segment, specializing in resilient sectors across select regions. We are a leading asset manager in Latin America and have a strong presence in Europe through our extensive network of General Partners relationships. Our on-the-ground presence combines investment leaders, sector experts, company managers, and strategic relationships, allowing us to identify compelling investment opportunities accessible only to those with local proficiency. With 36 years of experience and over $45 billion in assets under management, we consistently deliver attractive returns through long-term investments, while promoting inclusive and sustainable development in the regions where we operate. Further information is available at www.patria.com.

    Asset Classes: Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity, GPMS (Solutions), and Public Equities

    Main sectors: Agribusiness, Power & Energy, Healthcare, Logistics & Transportations, Food & Beverage and Digital & Tech Services

    Investment Regions: Latin America, Europe and the U.S.

    Contact

    Patria Shareholder Relations
    PatriaShareholderRelations@patria.com
    t +1 917 769 1611

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: 21Shares Responds to FCA Consultation on Retail Access to Crypto ETNs, Warns Against Overly Restrictive Framework

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Response welcomes progress but calls for more inclusive, globally aligned framework

    London, 8 July 2025 – 21Shares, one of the world’s leading issuers of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), has submitted its official response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consultation Paper CP25/16, which proposes lifting the current ban on the sale, marketing, and distribution of crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs) to retail clients admitted to UK recognised investment exchanges (UK RIEs).

    While 21Shares welcomes the FCA’s move to open the UK retail market to cETNs, it cautions that the proposed framework remains overly restrictive. In its response, 21Shares urges the regulator to adopt a more inclusive and innovation-friendly approach that reflects international best practices and provides UK investors with regulated, diversified access to the digital asset class.

    In particular, 21Shares highlights three key concerns:

    • Geographic limitation: The proposal restricts retail access to cETNs listed only on UK RIEs, ignoring equivalent products on FCA-recognised overseas regulated venues (ROIEs) and limiting investor choice.
    • Asset concentration risk: While the FCA leaves eligibility of cryptoassets to UK exchanges, this effectively concentrates power in the hands of mostly a single venue, the London Stock Exchange, which currently admits only Bitcoin and Ethereum. This setup risks driving retail investors to unregulated alternatives in search of broader exposure.
    • Misclassification risk: 21Shares argues against classifying UK RIE-listed cETNs as Restricted Mass Market Investments (RMMIs), noting that such instruments are already subject to robust listing, disclosure, and custody standards. Applying RMMI rules would reduce liquidity, hamper innovation, and limit inclusion in diversified investment strategies.

    21Shares recommends that the final regime:

    • Recognise regulated cETNs from overseas exchanges (ROIEs)
    • Mandate a transparent eligibility framework for a broader range of cryptoassets as underlyings for cETNs
    • Confirm that cETNs are treated as Readily Realisable Securities (RRS), not RMMIs

    “As a pioneer in the crypto ETP space, we have long advocated for a regulatory framework in the UK that allows retail investors to access digital assets through transparent and well-regulated products,” said Duncan Moir, President at 21Shares. “This consultation marks an important moment, but more needs to be done. A competitive, forward-looking regime must reflect the maturity of the global crypto market and the diversity of investor demand.”

    21Shares stands ready to assist policymakers and contribute market data and regulatory insights to ensure the UK becomes a competitive, well-regulated hub for crypto investment products.

    To read 21Shares’ response to the FCA consultation in full, click here.

    Notes to editors

    About 21Shares

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

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

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

    DISCLAIMER

    This document is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for securities of 21Shares AG in any jurisdiction. Neither this document nor anything contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any offer or commitment whatsoever or for any other purpose in any jurisdiction. Nothing in this document should be considered investment advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Laura Underwood PhD Joins Locus Technologies to Drive the Expansion of the Company’s Water Software Division

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Locus Technologies, the sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance software leader, announced the appointment of Dr. Laura Underwood as Director of Digital Water Services. In this strategic role, Underwood will lead the continued growth and innovation of Locus Water, a comprehensive suite of solutions for water quality management, stormwater, wastewater, produced water, and PFAS tracking.

    Underwood brings over two decades of leadership in the water and environmental sectors, most recently serving as Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation at Veolia. She has also held key roles in water utility management, including serving as the Director of Water Quality & Environmental Compliance for Veolia’s Municipal Water business. A long-time contributor to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and a passionate advocate for digital transformation, Laura has built a national reputation for advancing smart, sustainable water practices across the utility and industrial landscapes.

    “Laura’s combination of deep technical experience and strategic vision makes her the ideal leader to accelerate the next phase of our water business,” said Neno Duplan, founder and CEO of Locus Technologies. “As the market moves toward fully digital, integrated solutions for water data and compliance, Laura will guide our efforts to deliver even more value to utilities, energy companies, and industrial customers.”

    “I’ve long admired Locus’ pioneering role in cloud-based environmental data management,” said Laura Underwood. “Joining Locus is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of digital water services. I look forward to driving innovation that empowers customers to manage water more efficiently, comply with complex regulations, and meet their sustainability goals.”

    To learn more about Locus Water software, please visit http://www.locustec.com.

    About Locus Technologies
    Locus Technologies is the only scientist-driven software company at the nexus of analytical and field data management, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance, and sustainability. Locus software manages air, water, waste, energy, emissions, site, and incident data within a configurable platform for risk mitigation and regulatory reporting. The company’s work in embodied carbon, CO2 emissions, refrigerants, and PFAS raises the bar in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. And with industry-leading methods for data intake, queries, validation, tracking, visualization, and tasking, Locus is uniquely suited for the most complex or consequential operations — where accuracy and credibility cannot be compromised. Founded in 1997, Locus software now supports 1.3 million sites and 500 million real-time records for nuclear, chemical, petroleum, manufacturing, water utilities, environmental consulting firms, and U.S. Department of Energy facilities such as Los Alamos National Laboratory*. Locus Technologies is headquartered in Mountain View, California. To learn more, visit www.locustec.com.

    Media Contact:
    Brenda Mahedy
    Locus Technologies
    media@locustechnologies.net

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check & Guaranteed Approval Announced as Key Feature in Wizzay’s Instant Loan Program for Bad Credit in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Wizzay has rolled out an efficient 1 hour payday loan product, providing instant access to emergency cash throughout the U.S. Built for speed and ease of use, the site fills the financial gaps of consumers whose purchases have been hit by inflation, unexpected expenses, or income shortfalls.

    In contrast to banks that demand forms and credit checks, Wizzay enables borrowers to apply online, get approved in seconds, and possibly access funds in one business day. The site connects consumers with licensed lenders — several of whom accept borrowers with low or no credit.

    The procedure is quick and discreet. A brief application gathers rudimentary information, and decisions are made on the basis of income verification as opposed to credit reports. This method makes Wizzay an available solution for individuals with bad credit who need immediate financial assistance.

    With the increasing cost of living, Wizzay’s 1 hour payday loans prove to be a convenient option for paying off unexpected bills, repairing the car, or renting. With the removal of conventional lending obstacles, Wizzay enables borrowers to receive money at short notice and with minimal hassle.

     <<< Learn how to navigate urgent financial needs with limited credit history >>>

    Wizzay Introduces Rapid 1-Hour Payday Loan Access for Time-Sensitive Borrowers

    Financial pressure has fueled the need for fast, convenient, and easily accessible payday loans. Wizzay addresses this need by providing an online platform where a payday loan can be applied for and promptly decided by licensed lenders.

    These 1 hour payday loans are built for speed. Traditional lenders take days and perform hard credit checks, but Wizzay’s partners review applications on the basis of income and employment rather than credit history.

    Most qualified borrowers who pass simple requirements — such as consistent income and U.S. residency status — can expect loan approval within minutes and cash as early as the next business day, frequently through direct deposit.

    Wizzay’s entirely online process mirrors users’ desire for online and mobile financial services. For immediate users, it’s quicker than bank loans, credit cards, or overdrafts.

    Wizzay is not a lender but a loan-matching website that refers applicants to state-sanctioned, licensed lenders. This maintains legal soundness while providing access to instant no credit check payday loans when they are available.

    Key Features of Wizzay’s 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check

    Wizzay has an optimized process designed for speed and ease. These are the top advantages of using this portal:

    • Instant Approval: Your request is processed by automated systems within minutes.
    • No Credit Check: Only a soft check is performed, which will not affect your FICO score.
    • Direct Lender Access: Only you and the authenticated lenders will interface with no third-party delays or brokers.
    • Mobile Friendly: Complete the application, e-sign, and check the status of your loan on any smartphone or tablet.

    This format provides quick funding, which makes Wizzay a reliable option for sudden financial needs.

    <<< Understand your short-term loan options without added pressure >>>

    How the 1-Hour Loan Process Works on Wizzay’s Platform

    Here’s a brief guide on how the Wizzay loan process works:

    • Submit Your Online Application – This takes around 2–3 minutes.
    • Soft Credit Check – Utilized to evaluate eligibility, not affecting your credit score.
    • Lender Match and Approval – The approval outcome is back in less than one hour.
    • E-Signature & Funding – View terms, sign electronically, and receive funds directly into your account the same day.

    This process is streamlined to cut down on delays while keeping borrowers involved at all times.

    Understanding Same-Day Payday Loan Options Through Wizzay

    Wizzay’s interface offers same day pay day loan access to borrowers who are qualified. Although same-day funding is not guaranteed to all users, the system prioritizes quick loan processing for those who qualify.

    Considerations for same day loans are:

    • Eligibility: Borrowers are required to qualify with lender-specific requirements like verified income, U.S. residence, and checking account activity status.
    • Timing: Earlier-in-the-day submitted applications are more likely to be funded the same day. Lender processing times differ by state.
    • Loan Amounts: Most of the lenders will allow lending amounts from $100 to $1,000. Personal lending limits will really depend on the jurisdiction.
    • Approval Process: Time is of the essence! Soft credit inquiries documents sent electronically with no collateral means the lender will be able to get back to you quickly.
    • Online No Credit Check Access: These loans are handled all online, and most involve no standard credit checks.

    Compared to bank loans the old-fashioned way — which can take days or weeks — Wizzay’s same day loans online help borrowers with a quicker response to their needs for immediate cash.

     <<< Explore how Wizzay’s process works for borrowers with low credit >>>

    Inside Wizzay’s Same-Day Online Payday Loan Offering

    Wizzay’s online same day payday loans product indicates a trend toward speed and digitalization within the industry. Most sites engage in manual verification and hold up disbursal, while Wizzay connects borrowers with lenders that have automated underwriting powers.

    These loans work through:

    • Fully Digital Processing
    • Credit Score Flexibility
    • Guaranteed Approval Caution
    • Online Same Day No Credit Impact
    • Real-Time Approval Decisions

    This process minimizes human intervention and provides emergency funding more conveniently to people who might not otherwise qualify through conventional means.

    Guaranteed $100 Loan No Credit Check via Wizzay: What’s Realistic?

    One of the most popular requests borrowers make is for a guaranteed $100 loan with no credit check. Although the term “guaranteed” is loosely used, Wizzay’s system does improve the odds of approval for eligible borrowers — particularly for smaller loan amounts like $100.

    Here’s why:

    • $100 Loan Minimums: Most lenders on the platform provide microloans starting at $100. These are generally the least difficult to qualify for.
    • No Hard Credit Check: There isn’t a full credit report pulled out, which decreases the risks of rejection for low-credit applicants.
    • Income First Verification: Lenders prefer stable income and regular banking history to FICO scores.
    • Loan Approval: No loan is guaranteed in general, but the platform allows applicants to be matched to lenders who have high approval rates.

    For bad credit or no credit borrowers, this type of short-term lending provides a ready substitute for mainstream financial institutions, where such amounts are not usually extended.

     <<< Get clarity on what emergency financial support might look like >>>

    Wizzay’s Function as a Direct Lender Connector for Payday Loans

    Wizzay acts as an intermediary linking borrowers to certified direct lenders — positioning it apart from third-party aggregators or unregulated loan marketplaces.

    The distinguishing characteristics of its connector model are:

    • Loan No Credit Check Direct Access
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • No Broker Fees
    • Credit Check from Direct Lenders Only
    • Loan Term Disclosure

    Such a direct path ensures transparency, compliance, and improved results for borrowers looking for quick, responsible payday loan alternatives.

    Emergency Payday Loan Solutions via Wizzay’s Fast Online Application Model

    Wizzay also offers prompt cash access for immediate expenses such as doctor’s bills, auto repairs, or unexpected utility shutoffs. The system is designed to give you access to money 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (also on holidays and weekends), allowing borrowers to address emergencies and immediate urgent expenses without worry. The application to the funding process can take as little as 1-3 hours, depending upon your bank processing time.

    Wizzay Offers Payday Loans for Bad Credit With Fast Approvals

    Wizzay is designed to support borrowers with poor credit using soft credit checks and alternative eligibility factors. This makes it possible to introduce borrowers with restricted credit, charge-offs in the past, or recent hardship into the system. Matching users they then can see loan details without a commitment, meaning they have full control over their financial choices.

     <<< See how timing and credit requirements impact short-term solutions >>>

    Setting Realistic Expectations with Wizzay’s Guaranteed Loan Approval in 1 Hour

    Although Wizzay facilitates quick loan processing, the phrase “guaranteed approval in 1 hour” must be read carefully. The platform facilitates quick matching and immediate decisions, but final approval is subject to lender requirements.

    However, for successful applicants, Wizzay frequently provides:

    • 1 Hour Payday Loan Matching
    • Same Day Approval Potential
    • Guaranteed Approval Terms
    • 1 Hour Loan Online Instant Decisioning

    This feature supports realistic expectations for urgent users while emphasizing the platform’s effectiveness in matching borrowers with instant lending decisions.

    Online Payday Loans From Wizzay: A Digital Alternative to Traditional Lending

    Wizzay’s digital-only model eliminates the friction in traditional storefront lending. Everything from application to payment is done online. No paperwork is required, no visits necessary, and no faxing. Borrowers can fill out their requests, confirm employment electronically, and sign documents via their smartphone, making it a quicker and more convenient lending option.

    Direct Lender Payday Loans from Wizzay: No Third Parties, More Clarity

    Wizzay’s marketplace stands out by connecting borrowers solely with direct lenders — without third-party resellers or lead generators. This direct strategy reduces unnecessary handling of data, incurs fewer costs, and fosters borrower-lender transparency.

    The benefits of this model are:

    • Secure Handling of Data
    • No Brokerage Fees
    • Transparency of Clear Terms from the Lenders
    • Less Risk of Misinformation

    Borrowers who prefer dealing directly with financial institutions — instead of opaque third-party networks — might find Wizzay’s direct-lender model more reliable and easier to use.

     <<< Understand next steps for borrowers seeking same-day assistance >>>

    Final Thoughts: Meeting Urgent Needs with Wizzay’s 1-Hour Payday Loan Service

    Wizzay’s 1 hour payday loans are a major breakthrough in the accessibility of short-term lending. By harnessing digital infrastructure, instant decision-making capabilities, and income-driven approval frameworks, Wizzay allows a broad range of borrowers — even those with bad or no credit — to access capital within hours, not days.

    With economic instability and financial crises persisting in American homes, Wizzay’s business model presents a pragmatic solution to mainstream banks. Whether it is emergency car repairs, surprise bills, or emergency rent payments, the platform provides a smooth, secure, and transparent experience.

    Without hard credit checks, immediate approval avenues, and direct lender access, Wizzay makes it possible for lenders to manage fiscal hardships without the complications and waiting periods typical of traditional lending. For borrowers looking for guaranteed, same day cash loans with minimal hassle, Wizzay is a punctual, tech-based solution designed for the needs of today’s finances.

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  • MIL-OSI: 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check & Guaranteed Approval Announced as Key Feature in Wizzay’s Instant Loan Program for Bad Credit in 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, NY, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

    Wizzay has rolled out an efficient 1 hour payday loan product, providing instant access to emergency cash throughout the U.S. Built for speed and ease of use, the site fills the financial gaps of consumers whose purchases have been hit by inflation, unexpected expenses, or income shortfalls.

    In contrast to banks that demand forms and credit checks, Wizzay enables borrowers to apply online, get approved in seconds, and possibly access funds in one business day. The site connects consumers with licensed lenders — several of whom accept borrowers with low or no credit.

    The procedure is quick and discreet. A brief application gathers rudimentary information, and decisions are made on the basis of income verification as opposed to credit reports. This method makes Wizzay an available solution for individuals with bad credit who need immediate financial assistance.

    With the increasing cost of living, Wizzay’s 1 hour payday loans prove to be a convenient option for paying off unexpected bills, repairing the car, or renting. With the removal of conventional lending obstacles, Wizzay enables borrowers to receive money at short notice and with minimal hassle.

     <<< Learn how to navigate urgent financial needs with limited credit history >>>

    Wizzay Introduces Rapid 1-Hour Payday Loan Access for Time-Sensitive Borrowers

    Financial pressure has fueled the need for fast, convenient, and easily accessible payday loans. Wizzay addresses this need by providing an online platform where a payday loan can be applied for and promptly decided by licensed lenders.

    These 1 hour payday loans are built for speed. Traditional lenders take days and perform hard credit checks, but Wizzay’s partners review applications on the basis of income and employment rather than credit history.

    Most qualified borrowers who pass simple requirements — such as consistent income and U.S. residency status — can expect loan approval within minutes and cash as early as the next business day, frequently through direct deposit.

    Wizzay’s entirely online process mirrors users’ desire for online and mobile financial services. For immediate users, it’s quicker than bank loans, credit cards, or overdrafts.

    Wizzay is not a lender but a loan-matching website that refers applicants to state-sanctioned, licensed lenders. This maintains legal soundness while providing access to instant no credit check payday loans when they are available.

    Key Features of Wizzay’s 1-Hour Payday Loans with No Credit Check

    Wizzay has an optimized process designed for speed and ease. These are the top advantages of using this portal:

    • Instant Approval: Your request is processed by automated systems within minutes.
    • No Credit Check: Only a soft check is performed, which will not affect your FICO score.
    • Direct Lender Access: Only you and the authenticated lenders will interface with no third-party delays or brokers.
    • Mobile Friendly: Complete the application, e-sign, and check the status of your loan on any smartphone or tablet.

    This format provides quick funding, which makes Wizzay a reliable option for sudden financial needs.

    <<< Understand your short-term loan options without added pressure >>>

    How the 1-Hour Loan Process Works on Wizzay’s Platform

    Here’s a brief guide on how the Wizzay loan process works:

    • Submit Your Online Application – This takes around 2–3 minutes.
    • Soft Credit Check – Utilized to evaluate eligibility, not affecting your credit score.
    • Lender Match and Approval – The approval outcome is back in less than one hour.
    • E-Signature & Funding – View terms, sign electronically, and receive funds directly into your account the same day.

    This process is streamlined to cut down on delays while keeping borrowers involved at all times.

    Understanding Same-Day Payday Loan Options Through Wizzay

    Wizzay’s interface offers same day pay day loan access to borrowers who are qualified. Although same-day funding is not guaranteed to all users, the system prioritizes quick loan processing for those who qualify.

    Considerations for same day loans are:

    • Eligibility: Borrowers are required to qualify with lender-specific requirements like verified income, U.S. residence, and checking account activity status.
    • Timing: Earlier-in-the-day submitted applications are more likely to be funded the same day. Lender processing times differ by state.
    • Loan Amounts: Most of the lenders will allow lending amounts from $100 to $1,000. Personal lending limits will really depend on the jurisdiction.
    • Approval Process: Time is of the essence! Soft credit inquiries documents sent electronically with no collateral means the lender will be able to get back to you quickly.
    • Online No Credit Check Access: These loans are handled all online, and most involve no standard credit checks.

    Compared to bank loans the old-fashioned way — which can take days or weeks — Wizzay’s same day loans online help borrowers with a quicker response to their needs for immediate cash.

     <<< Explore how Wizzay’s process works for borrowers with low credit >>>

    Inside Wizzay’s Same-Day Online Payday Loan Offering

    Wizzay’s online same day payday loans product indicates a trend toward speed and digitalization within the industry. Most sites engage in manual verification and hold up disbursal, while Wizzay connects borrowers with lenders that have automated underwriting powers.

    These loans work through:

    • Fully Digital Processing
    • Credit Score Flexibility
    • Guaranteed Approval Caution
    • Online Same Day No Credit Impact
    • Real-Time Approval Decisions

    This process minimizes human intervention and provides emergency funding more conveniently to people who might not otherwise qualify through conventional means.

    Guaranteed $100 Loan No Credit Check via Wizzay: What’s Realistic?

    One of the most popular requests borrowers make is for a guaranteed $100 loan with no credit check. Although the term “guaranteed” is loosely used, Wizzay’s system does improve the odds of approval for eligible borrowers — particularly for smaller loan amounts like $100.

    Here’s why:

    • $100 Loan Minimums: Most lenders on the platform provide microloans starting at $100. These are generally the least difficult to qualify for.
    • No Hard Credit Check: There isn’t a full credit report pulled out, which decreases the risks of rejection for low-credit applicants.
    • Income First Verification: Lenders prefer stable income and regular banking history to FICO scores.
    • Loan Approval: No loan is guaranteed in general, but the platform allows applicants to be matched to lenders who have high approval rates.

    For bad credit or no credit borrowers, this type of short-term lending provides a ready substitute for mainstream financial institutions, where such amounts are not usually extended.

     <<< Get clarity on what emergency financial support might look like >>>

    Wizzay’s Function as a Direct Lender Connector for Payday Loans

    Wizzay acts as an intermediary linking borrowers to certified direct lenders — positioning it apart from third-party aggregators or unregulated loan marketplaces.

    The distinguishing characteristics of its connector model are:

    • Loan No Credit Check Direct Access
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • No Broker Fees
    • Credit Check from Direct Lenders Only
    • Loan Term Disclosure

    Such a direct path ensures transparency, compliance, and improved results for borrowers looking for quick, responsible payday loan alternatives.

    Emergency Payday Loan Solutions via Wizzay’s Fast Online Application Model

    Wizzay also offers prompt cash access for immediate expenses such as doctor’s bills, auto repairs, or unexpected utility shutoffs. The system is designed to give you access to money 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (also on holidays and weekends), allowing borrowers to address emergencies and immediate urgent expenses without worry. The application to the funding process can take as little as 1-3 hours, depending upon your bank processing time.

    Wizzay Offers Payday Loans for Bad Credit With Fast Approvals

    Wizzay is designed to support borrowers with poor credit using soft credit checks and alternative eligibility factors. This makes it possible to introduce borrowers with restricted credit, charge-offs in the past, or recent hardship into the system. Matching users they then can see loan details without a commitment, meaning they have full control over their financial choices.

     <<< See how timing and credit requirements impact short-term solutions >>>

    Setting Realistic Expectations with Wizzay’s Guaranteed Loan Approval in 1 Hour

    Although Wizzay facilitates quick loan processing, the phrase “guaranteed approval in 1 hour” must be read carefully. The platform facilitates quick matching and immediate decisions, but final approval is subject to lender requirements.

    However, for successful applicants, Wizzay frequently provides:

    • 1 Hour Payday Loan Matching
    • Same Day Approval Potential
    • Guaranteed Approval Terms
    • 1 Hour Loan Online Instant Decisioning

    This feature supports realistic expectations for urgent users while emphasizing the platform’s effectiveness in matching borrowers with instant lending decisions.

    Online Payday Loans From Wizzay: A Digital Alternative to Traditional Lending

    Wizzay’s digital-only model eliminates the friction in traditional storefront lending. Everything from application to payment is done online. No paperwork is required, no visits necessary, and no faxing. Borrowers can fill out their requests, confirm employment electronically, and sign documents via their smartphone, making it a quicker and more convenient lending option.

    Direct Lender Payday Loans from Wizzay: No Third Parties, More Clarity

    Wizzay’s marketplace stands out by connecting borrowers solely with direct lenders — without third-party resellers or lead generators. This direct strategy reduces unnecessary handling of data, incurs fewer costs, and fosters borrower-lender transparency.

    The benefits of this model are:

    • Secure Handling of Data
    • No Brokerage Fees
    • Transparency of Clear Terms from the Lenders
    • Less Risk of Misinformation

    Borrowers who prefer dealing directly with financial institutions — instead of opaque third-party networks — might find Wizzay’s direct-lender model more reliable and easier to use.

     <<< Understand next steps for borrowers seeking same-day assistance >>>

    Final Thoughts: Meeting Urgent Needs with Wizzay’s 1-Hour Payday Loan Service

    Wizzay’s 1 hour payday loans are a major breakthrough in the accessibility of short-term lending. By harnessing digital infrastructure, instant decision-making capabilities, and income-driven approval frameworks, Wizzay allows a broad range of borrowers — even those with bad or no credit — to access capital within hours, not days.

    With economic instability and financial crises persisting in American homes, Wizzay’s business model presents a pragmatic solution to mainstream banks. Whether it is emergency car repairs, surprise bills, or emergency rent payments, the platform provides a smooth, secure, and transparent experience.

    Without hard credit checks, immediate approval avenues, and direct lender access, Wizzay makes it possible for lenders to manage fiscal hardships without the complications and waiting periods typical of traditional lending. For borrowers looking for guaranteed, same day cash loans with minimal hassle, Wizzay is a punctual, tech-based solution designed for the needs of today’s finances.

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    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: AAC Clyde Space to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    UPPSALA, Sweden, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AAC Clyde Space (OTC: ACCMF), based in Uppsala, Sweden, focused on small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space, today announced that Luis Gomes, CEO, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on July 10, 2025.

    DATE: July 10th
    TIME: 10:30 AM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • 30 June: AAC Clyde Space has resolved to carry out a directed share issue amounting to approximately SEK 64.5 million
    • 18 June: AAC Clyde Space wins strategic order for first phase of ESA-backed satellite swarm mission
    • 23 May: Major General Lars-Olof Corneliusson elected to the Board of Directors of AAC Clyde Space

    About AAC Clyde Space
    AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space-based data delivery, the company offers end-to-end solutions that turn space-based intelligence into real-world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.
    AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with main operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (Symbol: ACCMF). The Company’s Certified Adviser is DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    AAC Clyde Space
    Håkan Tribell
    Director of Communications
    +46 707 230 382
    investor@aac-clydespace.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 9, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: AAC Clyde Space to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    UPPSALA, Sweden, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AAC Clyde Space (OTC: ACCMF), based in Uppsala, Sweden, focused on small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space, today announced that Luis Gomes, CEO, will present live at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on July 10, 2025.

    DATE: July 10th
    TIME: 10:30 AM ET
    LINK: REGISTER HERE

    This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

    It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.

    Learn more about the event at virtualinvestorconferences.com.

    Recent Company Highlights

    • 30 June: AAC Clyde Space has resolved to carry out a directed share issue amounting to approximately SEK 64.5 million
    • 18 June: AAC Clyde Space wins strategic order for first phase of ESA-backed satellite swarm mission
    • 23 May: Major General Lars-Olof Corneliusson elected to the Board of Directors of AAC Clyde Space

    About AAC Clyde Space
    AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and services that help governments, businesses and institutions access high-quality data from space. Covering satellite components, mission services and space-based data delivery, the company offers end-to-end solutions that turn space-based intelligence into real-world impact. Applications include weather monitoring, maritime safety, security and defence, agriculture and forestry.
    AAC Clyde Space is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with main operations also in the UK, Netherlands, South Africa and the USA. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market in Stockholm (Ticker: AAC) and on the US OTCQX Market (Symbol: ACCMF). The Company’s Certified Adviser is DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB.

    About Virtual Investor Conferences®
    Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

    Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access. Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

    CONTACTS:
    AAC Clyde Space
    Håkan Tribell
    Director of Communications
    +46 707 230 382
    investor@aac-clydespace.com

    Virtual Investor Conferences
    John M. Viglotti
    SVP Corporate Services, Investor Access
    OTC Markets Group
    (212) 220-2221
    johnv@otcmarkets.com

    The MIL Network –

    July 9, 2025
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