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  • MIL-OSI: HAProxy Leads All Categories In G2 Summer 2025 Grid® Reports

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEWTON, Mass., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HAProxy Technologies, the company behind HAProxy One, the world’s fastest application delivery and security platform, today announced a landmark achievement in the G2 Summer 2025 Grid® and Index Reports, showcasing unprecedented momentum and sustained leadership. The company was named a Leader in 24 Grid® Reports and five Momentum Grid® Reports. Along with an exceptional Satisfaction Score of 99 and badges including Best Results, Best Relationship, and Best Usability, HAProxy was recognized across multiple G2 categories with Leader positions in Load Balancing, DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Web Security, API Management, Container Networking, and DevOps.

    HAProxy has the distinction of being named a Leader in every G2 category where it is listed, demonstrating the breadth and depth of the HAProxy One platform in comparison with traditional load balancing appliances, single-purpose security or API tools, and products that are available only as-a-service and in the cloud. HAProxy One is perfectly positioned to enable significant cost reduction, enhanced privacy and security, and new use cases such as LLM routing and cloud mesh.

    “HAProxy’s industry leadership tells a unique story of a company and community that are dedicated to user satisfaction, continually adapting to a changing tech landscape, with performance and security in the DNA of everything we do,” said Dujko Radovnikovic, CEO, HAProxy Technologies. “As a result, our unified platform delivers unbeatable value – as shown in the hundreds of user reviews on G2.”

    G2 category leadership builds on 2025 momentum

    These impressive results wrap up an outstanding Spring season for HAProxy Technologies, in which the company continued to build momentum in cloud native and security categories, while pushing the limits of performance at scale.

    HAProxy was created in 2001, and next year will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. Speaking in his keynote at HAProxyConf earlier this month, Kelsey Hightower, a well-known technologist and cloud computing expert, said, “When you do something really well, for a really long time, you become legendary.”

    Also at HAProxyConf, Ben Meidell, Sr. Site Reliability Engineer at Roblox, showed how the immersive gaming and creation platform uses hundreds of HAProxy instances to manage and secure millions of requests per second. Commenting on the performance impact of HAProxy Enterprise WAF, Meidell said, “One of the big points about scaling up a web application firewall is the potential impact. We have been extremely impressed with the performance of HAProxy Enterprise WAF. When we first activated it, CPU increase was so negligible that I wondered if I’d made a mistake somewhere. But then I saw all the violations it was catching and realized just how effective it was.”

    Roblox presents at HAProxyConf 2025

    Exceptional user reviews praise security, scalability, and support

    G2 product ratings are based on customer and user reviews and aggregated data from online sources. In the Momentum Grid® Report, the Satisfaction Score is affected by several factors, including customer satisfaction with end user-focused and administration-specific product attributes, popularity and statistical significance of reviews, and timeliness and quality of reviews. The Leader designation signifies that HAProxy has earned best-in-class ratings from verified customers for both user satisfaction scores and market presence.

    G2 awarded HAProxy 68 badges, including naming HAProxy a Leader in 24 Grid® Reports and five Momentum Grid® Reports:

    • Grid® Report for API Management
    • Grid® Report for Container Networking
    • Grid® Report for DDoS Protection
    • Grid® Report for DevOps
    • Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    • Grid® Report for Web Security
    • Enterprise Grid® Report for DevOps
    • Enterprise Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • Mid-Market Grid® Report for API Management
    • Mid-Market Grid® Report for DevOps
    • Mid-Market Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • Mid-Market Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    • Small-Business Grid® Report for API Management
    • Small-Business Americas Regional Grid® Report for API Management
    • Small-Business Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • Americas Regional Grid® Report for API Management
    • Europe Regional Grid® Report for API Management
    • Europe Regional Grid® Report for DevOps
    • Europe Regional Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • EMEA Regional Grid® Report for API Management
    • EMEA Regional Grid® Report for DevOps
    • EMEA Regional Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • EMEA Regional Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    • Momentum Grid® Report for API Management
    • Momentum Grid® Report for Container Networking
    • Momentum Grid® Report for DDoS Protection
    • Momentum Grid® Report for Load Balancing
    • Momentum Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)

    In a five-star review, one user wrote, “HAProxy replaces a proprietary and costly hardware load balancing solution, in addition to providing advanced WAF and anti-DDoS features. This helps us stay online and load faster.”

    “I’m using [HAProxy] to secure LLM data backends to reduce prompt poisoning,” said another five-star review. “It’s been my default load balancer for years, since college, then they added a WAF and I was floored. Now, between advanced features, amazing logging, and a level of scalability that is ACTUALLY scalable? I’m going to be using it for years to come.”

    An Enterprise Systems Administrator wrote in a five-star review, “We use HAProxy to load balance and stabilize on-premises and cloud environments, Windows and Kubernetes-based applications. We’ve enjoyed the feature set of the HAProxy Fusion Control Plane and all that it has to offer, gaining valuable insights into our application requests, frontend and backend statistics, and usage data.”

    Commenting on HAProxy Technologies’ legendary customer experience, one user wrote, “The support team is phenomenal. They’re available through Slack, providing near-instantaneous responses and practical solutions. We’ve dealt with companies charging 10x or 30x more for support that pales in comparison. HAProxy’s support team sets a new standard.”

    These and other G2 user reviews show why HAProxy has become the most recommended enterprise-grade solution for high-performance traffic management, security, and observability.

    About HAProxy One

    HAProxy One is the world’s fastest application delivery and security platform, from the company behind HAProxy. It combines the performance, reliability, and flexibility of our open source core (HAProxy) with the capabilities of a unified enterprise platform. Its next-generation security layers are powered by threat intelligence from HAProxy Edge, enhanced by machine learning and optimized with real-world operational feedback. The platform consists of a flexible data plane (HAProxy Enterprise and HAProxy ALOHA), a scalable control plane (HAProxy Fusion), and a secure edge network (HAProxy Edge), which together enable multi-cloud load balancing as a service (LBaaS), web app and API protection, API/AI gateways, Kubernetes networking, application delivery network (ADN), and end-to-end observability.

    About HAProxy Technologies

    HAProxy Technologies is the company behind HAProxy One, the world’s fastest application delivery and security platform, and HAProxy, the most widely used software load balancer. Leading companies and cloud providers trust HAProxy to simplify, scale, and secure modern applications, APIs, and AI services in any environment. HAProxy Technologies is headquartered in Newton, MA, with multiple offices across the US and Europe.

    For questions or comments, please contact press@haproxy.com.

    Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    June 24, 2025 – Abbotsford, BC – Correctional Service Canada

    On June 20, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium security federal institution. 

    The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.

    The Abbotsford Police Department and the institution are presently investigating the incident.

    The assailants have been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.

    No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.

    The safety and security of institutions, their staff, and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.

    In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Joins Striking Local 701 Members on Arrow Gear Picket Line

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    The solidarity was strong on the picket line as IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Sam Cicinelli joined striking members of IAM Local 701 outside Arrow Gear in Downers Grove, Ill.

    Local 701 members walked off the job May 5 to demand fair wages, affordable healthcare, and a contract that respects their work and dedication. Arrow Gear workers play a critical role in the aerospace and defense supply chain, and their skills and contributions deserve to be recognized at the bargaining table.

    “The members at Arrow Gear are standing up not just for themselves, but for all workers, especially in this industry,” said Cicinelli. “Their fight is our fight, and they have the support of the Midwest Territory and the entire IAM. We will not back down until they get the fair contract they’ve earned – one day longer, one day stronger.”

    Local 701 has made clear that the company’s proposals fall short of what these members need to support their families and protect their futures. The presence of GVP Cicinelli on the line is a strong show of support from the broader IAM Union—and a clear message to the company that the union stands united.

    The post IAM Midwest Territory General Vice President Joins Striking Local 701 Members on Arrow Gear Picket Line appeared first on IAM Union.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: King, Blumenthal Call for Investigation into Cancelled Contracts Impacting Veterans

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) Ranking Member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General to launch an investigation into the Trump Administration’s controversial, unilateral cancellation of VA contracts at the direction of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite multiple requests from Senators King and Blumenthal, VA Secretary Doug Collins refuses to send Congress the complete and updated list of VA contracts canceled or proposed for cancellation — a list Secretary Collins consistently touts in public hearings, on social media and in interviews.

    The Senators began, “We write to request the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiate a review of the mass cancellation of VA contracts launched by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Secretary Collins, and other officials of the Department and the impact of these actions on veterans and VA operations. These activities began soon after January 20 and are ongoing.”

    “Since February of this year, Committee Minority staff have investigated these activities using public government contracting databases, internal VA documents, conducting interviews with VA employees and contractors, and other methods. The preliminary findings after analyzing more than 650 VA contracts ‘terminated for convenience’ between January 20 and May 30, 2025, extracted from federal contracting databases, are that a majority appear to be for services directly for veterans or critical VA operations to include for safe health care delivery,” wrote the Senators. While Collins and VA officials have refused to turn over the complete and updated list of contracts canceled, contract data is available online in near real time — including information on the cancellation of VA contracts.

    “To add to these alarming facts, recent media investigations, to include two stories released by ProPublica on June 6, have found evidence that DOGE and VA officials used ill-conceived Artificial Intelligence (AI) formulas and algorithms to make or inform contract cancellation decisions — cutting out meaningful input from VA career experts to assess the impact of ending these services. This adds an entire new level of unease connected to the decision-making, security, governance, and quality control of the entire process,” continued the senators. The damning reporting from ProPublica outlined in the letter exposes the careless nature of Secretary Collins and DOGE’s contract cancellation process at VA, including the use of flawed, error-prone AI tools to determine what contracts would be canceled.

    “However, this process which included cancelling hundreds of contracts, many in a several-day period, then restoring dozens just a few days later, is not an indication of good program management but rather waste, carelessness, and chaos. We are deeply concerned about how these cancellations, which are ongoing, are or will impact veterans’ health care, benefits, and other services; harm VA’s ability to perform oversight and program improvement; and eliminate or significantly hinder the availability of critical tools to maintain safe and clean facilities. A non-partisan and independent review of these matters is critical,” concluded the Senators.

    Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans per capita, Senator King is a staunch advocate for America’s servicemembers and veterans. A member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), he works to ensure American veterans receive their earned benefits and that the VA is properly implementing various programs such as the PACT Act, the State Veterans Homes Domiciliary Care Flexibility Act, and the John Scott Hannon Act. Recently, in a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins, Senator King joined his colleagues in urging for immediate action to secure veterans’ personal information provided by VA or other agencies to Elon Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), a measure that would protect millions of veterans’ medical records stored in VA’s computer systems. In addition, he helped pass the Veterans COLA Act, which increased benefits for 30,000 Maine veterans and their families.

    Recently, Senator King introduced bipartisan legislation alongside SVAC Chairman Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) to improve care coordination for veterans who rely on both VA health care and Medicare. In February, Senator King was honored by the Disabled American Veterans as its 2025 Legislator of the Year. Last year, he was recognized by the Wounded Warrior Project as the 2024 Legislator of the Year for his “outstanding legislative effort and achievement to improve the lives of the wounded, ill, and injured veterans.” Senator King recently joined SVAC Ranking Member Senator Blumenthal in writing a letter to Secretary Collins raising concerns over proposed $1 spending limits on VA purchase cards which are used to pay for gas to transport disabled veterans to apportionments, buy medical supplies and more. Senator King also joined his colleagues in raising concerns over proposed plans to terminate 83,000 VA employees, and participated in a special investigative SVAC hearing to question witnesses who were terminated due to DOGE cuts. Last month, Senators King and Blumenthal wrote again to Secretary Collins demanding an explanation for DOGE cuts at VA that would impact health care for Maine veterans.

    The full text of letter can be found here or below.

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    Dear Acting Inspector General Case,

    We write to request the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiate a review of the mass cancellation of VA contracts launched by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Secretary Collins, and other officials of the Department and the impact of these actions on veterans and VA operations. These activities began soon after January 20 and are ongoing.

    Since February of this year, Committee Minority staff have investigated these activities using public government contracting databases, internal VA documents, conducting interviews with VA employees and contractors, and other methods.

    The preliminary findings after analyzing more than 650 VA contracts “terminated for convenience” between January 20 and May 30, 2025, extracted from federal contracting databases, are that a majority appear to be for services directly for veterans or critical VA operations to include for safe health care delivery. They include more than two dozen for medical supplies and equipment; four for cancer and tumor registries; more than 110 for construction and infrastructure services to include maintenance of boilers; prosthetics, including the conversion of a van for a veteran; more than 15 nursing home care contracts; more than 150 dealing with a wide range of quality of care, medical oversight, and hospital accreditation preparedness services; PACT Act implementation; and more. These are all areas that have been the subject of hundreds of OIG reports and investigations and known to be matters in which VA needs more support, not less. In addition, to date, no evidence has been provided by VA that any thoughtful contingency planning was put into place before these services were cancelled. Compounding our concerns are the hiring freeze, deferred resignations, terminations, and planned mass reductions of VA’s workforce that in theory is responsible for absorbing some of this work.

    To add to these alarming facts, recent media investigations, to include two stories released by ProPublica on June 6, have found evidence that DOGE and VA officials used ill-conceived Artificial Intelligence (AI) formulas and algorithms to make or inform contract cancellation decisions—cutting out meaningful input from VA career experts to assess the impact of ending these services. This adds an entire new level of unease connected to the decision-making, security, governance, and quality control of the entire process.

    As way of background, on February 24 and 25, 2025, Secretary Collins announced on social media his plan, carried out with Elon Musk and DOGE, to cancel hundreds of VA contracts he claimed were for “PowerPoint slides and meeting minutes” and indicated were valued at $2 billion. After directing career officials in the Department to start the cancellations, a list of more than 870 contracts was leaked to Congress and the media. The reality was that these contracts were predominantly for direct services for veterans or supporting VA operations including: suicide prevention and mental health treatment; disability claims processing, exams and auditing; radiology services; outreach regarding burial benefits and health care services; and contracts to conduct oversight activities to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

    When the true content of mass contract cancellations was exposed, VA’s leadership team directed career officials to pause some cancellations. Public records show some contracts previously cancelled at the Secretary’s direction were then reversed while others remain cancelled and new contracts are being cancelled each week. On March 3, 2025, VA announced that instead of more than 870 contracts, it would cancel 585 contracts with an alleged value of $1.8 billion but provided no details. This has been a consistent pattern and problem. Despite repeated requests in letters to the Secretary, questions at hearings, and dozens of emails to VA officials, as of the date of this letter, the Department has not provided a single briefing or a complete and accurate list of the contracts it has cancelled, descoped, modified, or otherwise changed as part of this process or the underlying methodology, reasoning, and contingency planning. On May 16, VA provided Congress with a list of more than 445 contracts which it indicated were “terminated and closed.” This list was so riddled with errors and inaccuracies to call into question the veracity of the entire document.

    Since the beginning of this process, Secretary Collins and VA officials have repeatedly denied—without supporting evidence—that the cancellations will negatively affect veterans or VA operations, including saying:

    • “[t]he termination of these contracts will not negatively affect Veteran care, benefits or services, and will help VA better focus on its core mission: providing the best possible care and services to Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors”, VA Press Release, March 3, 2025;
    • “as part of its review, VA career subject-matter expert employees responsible for the contract cancelations were given the option to stop a cancellation if they felt it would negatively impact health care, benefits or services for Veterans or VA beneficiaries”, VA Press Release, March 3, 2025;
    • “VA will not cancel contracts for work that provides services to veterans or that the agency cannot do itself without a contingency plan in place”, VA Spokesperson, “DOGE Developed Error-Prone AI Tool to “Munch” Veterans Affairs Contracts,” ProPublica, June 6, 2025;
    • “[c]ontracts that directly support Veterans, beneficiaries or provide services VA cannot do itself, such as a nurse who sees patients or an organization that provides third-party certification services, respectively, were not canceled. Contracts that involved services VA has the ability to perform itself were typically canceled”, Secretary Collins, letter to Congress, May 2, 2025.

    Based on these findings and information, we ask VA OIG to conduct a review of these matters which may include a focus on:

    • the impact of these cancellations on veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors health care, benefits, memorial affairs and related services;
    • the impact of these cancellations on VA operations such as quality of care oversight, patient safety, accreditation, medical supplies and equipment, IT security, research, construction and maintenance;
    • the use of AI and/or algorithms to guide decision-making to include the recipient and purpose each VA contract identified by DOGE VA employee Mr. Sahil Lavingia that has been terminated; the formal assignment and instructions given to Mr. Lavingia with respect to assessment of VA contracts to include whether they included the use of AI and the approval of relevant code; the data integrity and protection measures taken, if any, to ensure the safeguarding of any personally identifiable information; and the extent to which this and any other related use of AI by DOGE or the VA violated any policy, procedure, regulation, or statute;
    • the extent, timing, and substantive involvement, if any, of VA career subject matter experts in the decision-making regarding cancellations;
    • the existence of contingency plans to replace the services prior to contract cancellations;
    • an identification of the contracts cancelled, descoped, stopped or allowed to expire at part of this mass cancellation effort;
    • the financial transfer of funding from cancelled contracts to other VA activities; and
    • other relevant matters as determined by VA OIG

    We firmly support VA efforts to regularly review services procured by the Department and that process should be built into any functioning acquisition and program management operation at VA. However, this process, which included cancelling hundreds of contracts, many in a several-day period, then restoring dozens just a few days later, is not an indication of good program management but rather waste, carelessness, and chaos. We are deeply concerned about how these cancellations, which are ongoing, are or will impact veterans’ health care, benefits, and other services; harm VA’s ability to perform oversight and program improvement; and eliminate or significantly hinder the availability of critical tools to maintain safe and clean facilities.

    A non-partisan and independent review of these matters is critical. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Sincerely,

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Situation in the Middle East – Repatriation flights for French nationals

    Source: France-Diplomatie – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development

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    Published on June 24, 2025

    Joint communiqué issued by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry for the Armed Forces (Paris, 22 June 2025)

    Following the meeting of the Defence and National Security Council (CDSN), at President Macron’s request, the Minister for the Armed Forces, M. Sébastien Lecornu, and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, M. Jean-Noël Barrot, announce that in addition to civilian air links, in particular chartered flights leaving Amman, military (A400M) flights are now being deployed to transport French nationals who so wish from Ben Gurion Airport in Israel to Cyprus, subject to Israeli authorization.

    Since Friday 13 June, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’s teams have been working actively to lend assistance to our French nationals in the region. Teams at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre have answered more than 4,500 calls. The Crisis and Support Centre’s emergency numbers are still accessible at all times. They are posted on our embassies’ and consulates’ websites.

    On Sunday 22 June, 160 French nationals, most of them in situations of emergency and vulnerability, accompanied by a doctor from the Ministry’s Crisis and Support Centre, are being repatriated from Jordan (Amman). Other flights will follow, in addition to direct or indirect commercial links leaving Amman (Jordan) and Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt).

    On Monday 23 June at 4.00 p.m., an additional commercial flight from Amman is being put in place by Royal Jordanian at France’s request; it will enable 150 French nationals to return; for Tuesday 24 June, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is chartering a flight that will allow more than 150 nationals in vulnerable situations to return to France.

    Security advice and emergency information are being updated in real time here: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/afrique-du-nord-moyen-orient/article/consignes-de-securite-a-destination-des-ressortissants-francais-au-proche-et

    We remind all French people of the need to register on the Fil d’Ariane prior to any trip abroad: https://fildariane.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fildariane-internet/accueil

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Green Energy International Starts Operations at Nigerian Onshore Terminal

    Nigerian energy company Green Energy International has lifted its first crude cargo from the recently-completed Otakikpo onshore terminal, situated near Port Harcourt in Nigeria. The facility received its maiden cargo via a vessel chartered by energy major Shell in June 2025. Crude was transported from the Otakikpo marginal field – located in Rivers State and operated by Green Energy International – signaling the start of operations of the onshore terminal. Green Energy International is a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town.

    The Otakikipo facility represents the first indigenous onshore terminal constructed in the country in five decades. Construction started in 2023, with the terminal completed in June 2025, six-months ahead of schedule. Green Energy International began injecting crude in March 2025, with production averaging 5,000 barrels per day. Since March, the company has received regulatory approval to boost production to 30,000 bpd under a revised field development plan. This aligns closely with ambitions by the company to scale-up Nigerian crude production, supporting African energy development.

    AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

    The Otakikpo facility aligns closely with national goals of increasing crude storage and production to two million bpd, as it is expected to play a major role in processing crude from marginal fields. The state-of-the-art facility has a storage capacity of 750,000 barrels, with plans underway to increase capacity to three million barrels, dependent on market demand. The terminal also features an export capacity of 360,000 bpd, with crude transported via a 23-km 20-inch pipeline, connecting to a single point mooring system in the Atlantic Ocean. This way, the terminal is capable of receiving crude from several marginal fields, allowing operators to significantly reduce transport costs by reducing the reliance on costly offshore floating stations. The terminal is also expected to unlock previously-stranded crude resources from more than 40 marginal fields across the region, with a capacity to receive up to 250,000 bpd from third-party producers. As such, the terminal offers a domestic solution to producing, storing and exporting crude, supporting national development goals.

    The milestone comes as Nigeria strives to increase production through diversified field developments. Marginal fields have been designated as a priority area for the country, with the government implementing mechanisms to attract investment and development across these assets. Notably, in 2020, the government launched a marginal field bidding round to entice operators – both indigenous and international – to invest in these fields. The bid round drew over 591 companies seeking to develop 57 oilfields, with 161 companies shortlisted. Most of these firms represented indigenous operators, highlighting both the commitment by indigenous companies to invest in Nigerian oilfields and the level of opportunity in the company’s offshore market.

    Green Energy International’s Diamond Sponsorship of AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 reflects the company’s long-term vision for the Nigerian oil sector. Uniting the entire African energy sector and its value chain in Cape Town, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 takes place under a mandate to make energy poverty history, facilitating dialogue and dealmaking and driving projects forward in Africa. The event showcases major projects while connecting operators and financiers, with a view to unlocking new development across the continent. The Otakikpo facility is a critical step towards improving domestic storage and production solutions in Nigeria and serves as a strong example for other indigenous operators in regional markets.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Scientists join classrooms to inspire teenagers to become innovators

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

    Peking University life sciences professor Zhang Yan, who has been researching Alzheimer’s disease for two decades, has taken on a new mission this semester: educating young teens.

    Beyond lectures and experiments, Zhang is committed to giving her young students an authentic glimpse into the world of scientific research. She believes such hands-on learning should begin early in basic education, and as a scientist, she sees it as her responsibility to contribute.

    Zhang is one of thousands of researchers to be appointed as a “vice principal of science” — a position introduced by China’s Ministry of Education two years ago, in an initiative aiming to ensure every primary and secondary school engages the services of at least one scientific researcher from a university, research institute or technology company to strengthen science education.

    Scientist-led classes

    Dressed in a T-shirt and jeans, sipping milk tea and switching seamlessly between Chinese and English, Zhang teaches her middle school students much like she does her doctoral candidates in university labs.

    This casual approach is the first message she hopes to convey: scientists are not always solemn, bookish or eccentric. During her first lecture at Beijing Guangqumen Middle School in late May, she said that in reality, many scientists have diverse interests, lead balanced lives and possess both intellectual and emotional intelligence.

    Similarly, Zhang seeks to dispel another common misconception about careers in science: success comes solely from hard work, much like scoring high in college entrance exams.

    “You may spend years with few breakthroughs, and that is the first challenge scientists must face — learning to deal with frustration,” she said in English during a recent class.

    Her students listened carefully, not distracted by phones or computers. They are preparing to enter senior high school after their summer vacation, and in three years, they will choose a university and a major.

    “The earlier they learn, the more they benefit,” Zhang said, noting that understanding scientific careers as teens will help them make choices in the future.

    Using examples ranging from the discovery of penicillin to the gene-editing of white mice in labs, Zhang also encouraged her young students to develop habits of critical thinking, questioning authority and pursuing lifelong learning.

    Next month, she plans to take them to her university lab, where they will observe and conduct basic scientific experiments.

    “They will experience real scientific work,” she said.

    National push

    To make classes more engaging, researchers nationwide are adopting diverse approaches. Besides lab experiments, some organize field expeditions or showcase models of scientific facilities such as lunar probes, submarines and large telescopes.

    The study of emerging technologies like AI and humanoid robots has also made its way into classrooms, becoming part of the content being taught by scientists.

    Tasked with more than teaching, these vice principals of science also help schools with science curriculum planning, teacher training and bringing in scientific resources, forming part of the country’s broader picture of science education.

    Since 2023, under a national “double reduction” policy launched in 2021 to ease the burdens of excessive homework and off-campus tutoring that students face in their compulsory education years, greater emphasis has been placed on enhancing science education and nurturing young people with both the potential to become scientists and aspirations to dedicate themselves to scientific research.

    According to a January report by the state broadcaster CCTV citing the latest data from the Ministry of Education, 45 percent of primary and secondary schools have appointed a vice principal specializing in science over the past two years.

    Schools are also striving to nurture their own science teaching staff. Beijing Haidian Aerospace Tuqiang Primary School, for example, employs 15 full-time or part-time science teachers. The number of science teachers in the country’s junior high schools has increased by more than 8,400 nationwide, and by over 28,000 in senior high schools.

    And technology firms are also joining this national push for improved science education. Leading AI company iFlytek has launched study tour programs to showcase its voice-recognition tools and robots to students, and carmaker Geely has opened its workshops to students, allowing young people to learn about the manufacturing process of new energy vehicles.

    Duty of educators

    However, serving as a school educator does not offer extra pay or benefits for her research work, Zhang said. “It is purely driven by a sense of duty.”

    China has intensified efforts to encourage scientist participation in science education. A revised Science and Technology Popularization Law came into effect last year and introduced concrete measures, such as those on professional recognition and evaluation, to reward researchers for public engagement.

    Zeng Fankui, a researcher at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is passionate about popularizing his potato studies and serves as vice principal of science at three local schools.

    He applauds the progress the country has made in science education, but points to some problems: many rural schools lack proper science equipment and specialized teachers, and traditional mindsets that prioritize rote learning over scientific thinking remain.

    Xiong Bingqi, dean of the 21st Century Education Research Institute, said that the goal of the vice principal of science role is to cultivate true scientific literacy.

    “If science classes only assign mechanical exercises, AI could replace them,” he warned, adding that science education should shift focus from knowledge delivery to the cultivation of self-directed learning and nurturing innovation.

    Students crammed with scientific knowledge alone will find it difficult to adapt to the rapid changes of the future, Xiong said. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Chinese researchers reintroduce critically endangered plant into wild

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

    Chinese researchers have successfully reintroduced Petrocosmea grandiflora, a critically endangered plant long thought lost, into its natural habitat in the sinkholes of Mengzi City, in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China’s Yunnan Province.

    The conservation effort was led by the Germplasm Bank of Wild Species (GBOWS), operated by the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with the local forestry and grassland bureau.

    The journey began in 2021, when researchers conducted a preliminary survey of sinkholes around Mengzi. On June 17 of that year, the researchers used drone surveillance and professional climbing teams to descend into a massive sinkhole — over 100 meters wide and up to 100 meters deep — to collect and study germplasm resources. There, they rediscovered a wild population of Petrocosmea grandiflora, a species that had not been seen in over 125 years.

    Endemic to China, the plant was first described in 1895 by a British botanist, based on specimens collected in Mengzi by Northern Irish botanist William Hancock.

    While the specimens were preserved at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in Britain, the species remained absent from scientific observation for more than a century.

    The rediscovery marked a turning point. In October 2021, GBOWS researchers began asexual propagation of the species to address its scarcity in the wild and its low rate of natural reproduction. Hundreds of seedlings were cultivated in laboratories and greenhouses.

    Last weekend, those lab-grown plants were returned to the wild.

    Two reintroduction sites were selected. The first was the original sinkhole, which offers ideal ecological conditions and minimal human disturbance. The second site, located about 1 km away, is a shaded limestone cliff near an agricultural road, selected for its accessibility to facilitate monitoring.

    To replicate the plant’s natural habitat, the researchers planted the seedlings on near-vertical limestone cliffs. Long-term monitoring of the reintroduced populations will be carried out jointly by the participating institutions.

    “This represents a full-circle scientific endeavor made possible by relentless effort,” said Cai Jie, deputy director of GBOWS. “From the accidental rediscovery of the critically endangered Petrocosmea grandiflora, to its successful propagation in the lab, and now its return to the wild, it’s a powerful testament to China’s commitment to biodiversity conservation.”

    As part of China’s national strategy to safeguard strategic biological resources and promote scientific innovation, GBOWS has been collecting, preserving and researching wild germplasm from China and its surrounding regions.

    By the end of 2024, GBOWS had preserved more than 100,000 plant seed accessions from over 12,000 wild species, along with about 10,000 species and 70,000 samples of plant DNA. Its collection also includes microbial strains, fungal specimens and animal germplasm, totaling 27,000 species and 330,000 biological samples. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Netherlands announces new aid package for Ukraine

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

    Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans on Tuesday announced a new military aid package worth 175 million euros (203 million U.S. dollars) for Ukraine.

    The package includes radar systems, unmanned vehicles, and drones, along with contracts with Ukrainian companies to manufacture drones.

    The announcement coincided with the opening of NATO’s annual summit in The Hague.

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in The Hague on Tuesday, and met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof. (1 euro = 1.16 U.S. dollar)

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  • MIL-OSI China: AIIB’s first decade marks a path of multilateral, sustainable development

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

    As the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) marks its 10th anniversary, the multilateral development bank is playing an increasingly prominent role in advancing connectivity, green growth, and sustainable development across regions.

    Founded in 2015, AIIB has grown from 57 founding members to 110 across six continents, covering 81 percent of the world’s population and 65 percent of global GDP.

    Over the past decade, it has approved over 60 billion U.S. dollars in financing for 320 projects, leveraging more than 200 billion U.S. dollars in infrastructure investment.

    From electrifying rural Bangladesh to building roads in Cote d’Ivoire, AIIB-supported projects are narrowing infrastructure gaps and improving lives across continents.

    Infrastructure transforming lives

    In Padmo Para village near Dhaka, Bangladesh, local resident Najma Aktar recalls a time when her family studied by the light of a kerosene lamp. That changed in 2016, when the AIIB provided a 165 million U.S. dollar loan to upgrade the local power grid.

    As the bank’s first standalone financed investment, it brought electricity to 12.5 million rural residents, transforming their daily lives.

    By the end of 2024, AIIB has supported over 51,000 kilometers of transport infrastructure — enough to circle the Earth more than once — and benefited more than 410 million people.

    In Indonesia, AIIB supported the upgrading of urban slums, improving the lives of nearly 10 million people. In China’s Yunnan Province, airport expansion enhanced flower exports and boosted farmers’ incomes by 25 percent. In Uzbekistan, AIIB helped extend access to clean water for 660,000 residents.

    “AIIB’s concrete actions have effectively helped bridge global infrastructure investment gaps, advanced regional development, and contributed positively to global economic growth,” said Lu Feng, professor at Peking University.

    Multilateral platform for cooperation

    “AIIB was established on the principles of multilateralism and high international standards,” the bank’s president Jin Liqun told Xinhua in a recent interview, noting that these principles have enabled the bank to earn broad trust and participation across the globe.

    AIIB’s investments span not only Asia but also Africa, Latin America, and beyond, reflecting its commitment to promoting global sustainable development.

    “Asia cannot thrive in isolation,” Jin said, noting that while the bank’s primary focus is Asia, its work also supports broader cooperation that contributes to meaningful development outcomes around the world.

    Reflecting this vision, AIIB has actively expanded its global partnerships and collaborative financing efforts. It is now the largest co-financing partner of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, and has built partnerships with over 100 organizations, including multilateral and regional institutions, policy banks, private sector players and philanthropy foundations.

    On the capital markets side, AIIB had issued over 54 billion U.S. dollars equivalent bonds in multiple currencies as of the end of May, and has consistently maintained triple-A credit ratings from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch. Moody’s, for instance, credited the bank’s top rating to its strong financial footing, well-performing assets, and ample liquidity.

    “AIIB has become a new model for multilateral cooperation through its innovative operations and collaborative approach,” said Bai Chong’en, dean of the School of Economics and Management at Tsinghua University, noting its flexible and pragmatic support for infrastructure development in developing countries.

    Investing in infrastructure for tomorrow

    Amid rising global challenges, AIIB is positioning itself as a future-oriented development bank that supports both traditional and digital infrastructure for the long haul.

    In 2020, the bank launched its corporate strategy themed “Infrastructure for Tomorrow,” with priorities including green infrastructure, technology-enabled infrastructure, connectivity and cross-border cooperation, and private capital mobilization.

    By 2025, at least 50 percent of its approved financing was expected to support climate-related projects, a target the bank achieved in 2022, three years ahead of schedule.

    In Cote d’Ivoire, an AIIB-financed rural road project approved in 2023 has made it easier for villagers to reach hospitals and sell cashews and cocoa, even during flood seasons. Local project coordinator Gilbert Ekpini said residents were thrilled with the changes.

    By the end of 2024, AIIB-supported projects had added 21.3 gigawatts of installed power generation capacity of renewable energy, helping to reduce nearly 30 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions annually.

    The bank is increasingly helping its members embrace the digital era. Last year, AIIB launched InfraTech Portal, a digital platform that shares comprehensive, neutral and free information on infrastructure technologies.

    “Artificial intelligence holds vast potential and offers developing countries an opportunity to leap ahead in their development,” Jin said.

    “That’s why our infrastructure investments must evolve with the times. We should ensure that emerging technologies like AI help narrow, but not widen, the digital divide, especially for the developing world,” he added. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Zhang Qingpeng named head coach of Beijing Royal Fighters

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

    China’s Zhang Qingpeng has replaced Min Lulei as the head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) club announced on Tuesday.

    Min has applied to resign from the coaching position recently for personal reasons. The club expressed full respect and gratitude for the 61-year-old in an announcement.

    Zhang, 44, who won the CBA Finals title together with the Beijing Ducks under the guidance of Min in the 2014-2015 season, ended his 20-year playing career in 2020 and became an assistant coach of China’s national youth team before coaching the Tianjin Pioneers.

    The Beijing Royal Fighters ranked 11th in the 2024-2025 CBA regular season and lost to the Beijing Ducks in the playoffs quarterfinals. 

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  • West Asia ceasefire unravels within hours as Israel and Iran exchange strikes

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    The ceasefire between Israel and Iran unraveled within hours of its announcement, as both sides launched fresh attacks and accused each other of violations. Israeli officials confirmed a strike on a radar installation near Tehran in response to three missiles reportedly fired by Iran, one at 07:06 and two more at 10:25 local time, after the truce had taken effect.

    Explosions were reported in Iran’s northern Mazandaran province, including the cities of Babol and Babolsar, prompting the activation of air defense systems. Tehran denied launching any new missiles, while Israel cited precise timings to assert Iranian non-compliance, resulting in conflicting narratives and casting doubt on the ceasefire’s enforceability. However, no further incidents were reported after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

    The ceasefire, brokered with Qatar’s mediation following intensive negotiations and U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, had been announced by President Trump on June 23. Both Netanyahu and Iranian state media publicly acknowledged the agreement, raising initial hopes of de-escalation. However, the swift breakdown revealed fundamental disagreements over the scope and terms of the truce.

    Trump, visibly frustrated, condemned both sides: “Iran did. Israel did, too. I’m not happy with Israel. Don’t go out first hour. Not happy with Iran, either.” In a pointed warning, he added, “DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” Israeli officials later confirmed they had refrained from further attacks following Netanyahu’s call with the U.S. President.

    The breakdown of the ceasefire coincides with the opening of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, where the conflict has already overshadowed the alliance’s traditional focus on defense spending and unity. President Trump arrived at the summit just hours after announcing the truce, only to see it fall apart soon after. The renewed violence in West Asia has forced NATO leaders to address the region’s rapidly deteriorating security situation while continuing to grapple with ongoing challenges such as the war in Ukraine.

    Meanwhile, regional air traffic is gradually resuming. Air India Express announced the restart of its services to West Asia from June 24, with flights resuming today on the Delhi, Muscat route, and additional services to Muscat, Riyadh, and Jeddah from Mumbai, Kozhikode, and Jaipur. Flights to and from major UAE cities, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, and Ras Al Khaimah,are scheduled to resume tomorrow.

  • MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/CAMBODIA – Apostolic Prefect of Battambang on the closure of the border with Thailand: “The crisis affects ordinary people above all”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Tuesday, 24 June 2025

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    Battambang (Agenzia Fides) – The government of Cambodia has confirmed that the Thai army unilaterally closed all border crossings with Cambodia on the night of June 23. According to the Thai army, border crossings in six Thai provinces bordering Cambodia have been closed, with few exceptions for students or people receiving medical treatment. All other human or vehicle traffic is currently prohibited. The closure is the latest in a series of reprisals that have intensified since the border incident on May 28, in which a Cambodian soldier was killed in gunfire in the so-called “Emerald Triangle,” a small green area on the border between Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos.It is one of several disputed regions that both Thailand and Cambodia claim as part of their territory. The two armies accused each other of firing first. On June 7, the Thai army temporarily closed the border and then reduced its opening hours. On June 12, Cambodia announced the suspension of electricity imports and closed the international border at Daung, in Battambang province, for “security reasons.”Thailand and Cambodia are separated by a border approximately 820 kilometers long, which runs through several disputed territories. “This dispute has existed for more than a century and dates back to the time of the French colonial empire,” explains Bishop Enrique Figaredo, Apostolic Prefect of Battambang (Cambodia), in an interview with Fides.”The parties involved are basing their decision on a map from 1907, which France, which occupied Cambodia as a colonial power until 1953, first used to draw the border between the two countries. Thailand argues that the map is not binding. Cambodia has appealed to the International Court of Justice to determine the territorial ownership of four disputed territories. Thailand also does not agree to appeal to the Court,” the Prefect said.”It should be noted that this crisis,” he added, “is causing hardship and inconvenience for ordinary people. The border between Cambodia and Thailand is indeed very porous and is constantly crossed by a lively trade and workers. The closure of the border blocks the flow of people and goods, so vital to social, economic, and cultural life.” Bishop Figaredo says that many people in the province of Battambang, the territory of his apostolic prefecture, are affected by these flows. “The local people are experiencing this phase with great disappointment, surprise, and confusion,” he notes. “There are also hundreds of displaced people, people stuck on the other side of the border who cannot return home,” he says. The dispute has aroused nationalist sentiments in both countries. Thailand has banned tourists and Thai citizens from visiting or working in Poipet, a Cambodian city whose economy relies on the presence of eight casinos frequented almost exclusively by Thai citizens. In this context, Thailand has also included security measures to paralyze transnational criminal activities in the dispute with Cambodia, as declared by Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.The measures against fraud centers were implemented in early 2025, when Thailand cut off electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to some areas of Myanmar where cyber fraud activities were taking place. Thailand and Cambodia jointly dismantled a fraud center that housed hundreds of trafficked foreign workers in the city of Poipet. Cyber fraud and so-called “scam cities” have spread throughout Southeast Asia, especially in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. (PA) (Agenzia Fides, 24/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/KENYA – Bishops’ message for tomorrow’s day of protest: “No to violence, yes to life”

    Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI

    Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) – “We are seriously concerned about the serious disregard for human life in our country,” said the Bishops of Kenya in a statement issued today, June 24, in anticipation of tomorrow’s day of protest in memory of the victims of last year’s demonstrations against the Finance Law (see Fides, 21/6/2024, 25/6/2024, and 26/6/2024).”Episodes of mysterious disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and violent intimidation have become too frequent,” the bishops denounce in the document, which was sent to Fides.The bishops recall the names of some of those killed or disappeared, emphasizing “that these are not just names, but brothers, sisters, priests, sons, daughters, and friends who deserve protection and justice.” They cite in particular the recent murder of Boniface Kariuki, a protester “shot at close range by a police officer.” The 21-year-old was shot dead during demonstrations demanding justice for the death of blogger Albert Ojwang in a security cell (see Fides, 12/6/2025 and 17/6/2025).”Security officers have taken an oath to protect the population and not to harm it,” the statement reads. The bishops ask the authorities to listen to the protests of young people, “Generation Z,” who are expressing their legitimate demands in the face of the serious economic problems they face (“high taxes, lack of opportunities, and a system that ignores their voices”).The Bishops ask young people not to resort to violence and to demonstrate peacefully: “Remain peaceful, sincere, and courageous,” they appeal. “The Church loves and cares for you. Beware of those who seek to manipulate or influence you for evil purposes.” Finally, the bishops appeal to the “conscience of political leaders” not to allow inhumanity govern the nation. “Do not remain silent about the deaths of Kenyans,” the statement reads. The Kenyan Bishops’ Conference announced that on June 29, Masses will be celebrated in all Catholic churches in Kenya in remembrance of the young people killed and the victims of kidnappings and extrajudicial killings. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides, 24/6/2025)
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Connection between generations: a memorial exhibition was opened at the State University of Management in honor of the 140th anniversary of the beginning of the educational process

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

    On June 23, the State University of Management held a grand opening of a memorial and historical exhibition dedicated to the 145th anniversary of the founding of the Aleksandrovsky Commercial School and the 140th anniversary of the beginning of the educational process

    The tour for the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroev and the university vice-rectors was conducted by the head of the Museum of the History of the University and the Development of Management in Russia Nikita Yudanov.

    Vladimir Stroev emphasized the importance of preserving historical truth in order to establish a dialogue between generations.

    “Today we are opening a permanent exhibition related to the history of the university, which has been undeservedly forgotten. And this is not because we want to increase the history of the State University of Management. We already have a glorious and long history, compared to other universities. It is worth remembering that when any historical part is forgotten, it leads to disastrous consequences. We have restored both the continuity of generations and the connection of the university with the greatest people of the era. This should not only be on posters and in history, we must also pass on this knowledge to students, that we must be worthy of our glorious ancestors. Today this is especially relevant, when we have taken a course on business and entrepreneurship. After all, representatives of all merchant families studied at the Alexandrovsky Commercial School. The exhibition is not just a tribute to memory, this is our history, let’s remember it, study it,” Vladimir Vitalyevich urged.

    Advisor to the rector’s office Sergei Chuev noted that it was the rector who acted as “the initiator, driver and inspiration for the restoration of the history of the State University of Management”:

    “The staff has done serious work on studying historical documents. We have restored dozens of names, and this research has not yet ended, this list can and should be continued. We have already added more than twenty undeservedly forgotten great figures who are related to our university to the Alley of Honor. Among them, for example, are academicians O. T. Bogomolov and A. G. Granberg, long-term head of the Department of Economics and Organization of Urban Economy (now the State Medical University) V. G. Davidovich, professor B. B. Veselovsky, born in 1880, the year the school was founded. With this exhibition, we pay tribute to historical justice,” concluded Sergei Vladimirovich.

    Olga Kharlamova, Director of the Scientific Library of the State University of Management, spoke about the history of the library’s development from the times of the Alexander School to the present day, and Sergei Chuev spoke in detail about the role of the Soviet scientist Nikolai Nekrasov in the development of science in general and the State University of Management in particular.

    You can see the exhibition stands on the first floor of the flow building from PA-11 to the cloakroom and in the hall of the scientific library of the State University of Management, and on the second floor of the building there is an alley of fame for the teachers of the State University of Management.

    On the Walk of Fame you can learn more about the lives and achievements of such outstanding scientists as:

    Nikolay Pestov is a chemist, a leading specialist in the field of mineral fertilizer technology, dean of the chemistry department, deputy director for academic and scientific work at Moscow Institute of Power Engineering (now State University of Management). Eduard Satel is the founder of the domestic scientific school of mechanical engineering technology, one of the pioneers in the development of flow production methods in the mechanical engineering industry. Under his direct leadership, the following plants were radically reconstructed and reorganized: Krasny Proletariy, Frezer, Serp i Molot, Borets, Kompressor, Krasnaya Presnya, and others. Kirill Plotnikov is a corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences, head of the industrial financing department at Moscow Institute of Power Engineering (now State University of Management). He developed the theory of the state budget, the theory of money and money circulation, credit, pricing, and business accounting. From the 1940s to the 1990s, he carried out management, advisory, and research work on public finances.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A combined ticket for visiting the Gogol House Museum and the exhibition “Crimea. Shores”

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Gogol’s House offers a combined ticket for visiting the museum and the exhibition “Crimea. Shores”. The exhibition consists of six halls: the entrance hall, the living room, the study, the “Inspector General’s” hall, the memory room and the hall of incarnations. The interiors are recreated with documentary accuracy based on the recollections of contemporaries who often visited the writer.

    The exhibition “Crimea. Shores” presents works by People’s Artist of Russia Anton Stekolshchikov, Honored Artists of Russia Irina Rybakova and Vladimir Shtein, painters Vyacheslav Plotnikov, Sergey Pozdneev and Alexander Shabadey. Viewers will see images of the sea coast, mountain peaks, blooming gardens, as well as still lifes.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada to announce support for artificial intelligence-driven health care solutions

    Source: Government of Canada News

    June 24, 2025 – Toronto, Ontario

    The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will make an important announcement in support for AI-driven health care solutions. 

    A media availability will follow the in-person announcement.

    Please note that details are subject to change. All times are local.

    Date:  Wednesday, June 25, 2025

    Time: 1:00 p.m.

    Location:       
     Vector Institute – Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
    108 College Street
    2nd Floor – Multipurpose room
    Toronto, ON
    M5G 0C6

    R.S.V.P: Please submit your request to fdo.rsvp-rsvp.fdo@feddevontario.gc.ca.

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Statement by Minister Guilbeault on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

    Source: Government of Canada News

    OTTAWA, June 24, 2024 

    On June 24, millions of Canadians celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day—a time of pride, culture and celebration for all those who share a love for the French language.

    The Francophonie is at the heart of our history and continues to shape our country’s identity. Every year in June, this holiday carries a special meaning for many of us. Whether it’s celebrating among friends, spending time with family or singing along with the songs by Francophone artists that defined our youth or marked more recent years, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day brings us together and warms our hearts.

    Today is therefore an opportunity to celebrate the beauty, richness and energy of this Canadian Francophonie, strengthened by 10 million French speakers from coast to coast to coast.

    I invite you to take part in the festivities in your region and enjoy the music, the traditions and this vibrant language that allows our culture and our national identity to shine.

    Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day

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  • MIL-OSI USA: CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO WEEKEND VIOLENCE, HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EFFORTS

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (USVI)

    For Immediate Release                             Contact: Tionee Scotland 

    June 24, 2025                                                    202-808-6129 

    PRESS RELEASE 

    CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT RESPONDS TO WEEKEND VIOLENCE, HIGHLIGHTS ONGOING GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EFFORTS 

    Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (VI-AL) issued the following statement regarding the tragic shootings that have occurred in the territory over the last few months, including over this weekend in St. John and St. Croix, which resulted in three deaths and three injuries, including a 14-year-old boy: 

    “I am deeply saddened by the shootings in our territory over the past few months. My heart goes out to the families of the victims, and I pray for the swift recovery of those injured, especially the young teenager who was struck multiple times. Every life lost to gun violence is a tragedy that reverberates throughout our entire Virgin Islands community. 

    “While we mourn these losses, I want to assure Virgin Islanders that my office continues to work tirelessly to secure resources and allow the implementation of programs to combat gun violence in our territory. We have been working on multiple initiatives to address this crisis which include but are not limited to:  

    “This federal funding supports critical initiatives including the Virgin Islands Youth Opportunity and Violence Prevention Program which provides community-based after-school programs, job training, and mentorship opportunities for at-risk youth in St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Technology and Training Enhancement Grant provides advanced crime detection technology and provides specialized training in de-escalation and community policing techniques. In the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Project Funding requests, my office secured $3.9 million for the Virgin Islands Police Department to purchase three marine enforcement vessels to assist with the interdiction of drug-trafficking related criminal activity through the Virgin Islands as well as safety patrols through local waters and I continue to advocate with the DEA, Coast Guard and other federal agencies to stop the flow of guns and drugs through the Virgin Islands. 

    “Gun violence is not just a law enforcement issue—it is a public health crisis that requires a comprehensive approach involving prevention, intervention, and community engagement. I will continue to advocate for federal resources and work with local leaders to implement evidence-based solutions that protect our families and restore peace to our neighborhoods. 

    “I urge anyone with information about these shootings to contact the Virgin Islands Police Department immediately. Together, we must break the cycle of violence and build a safer future for all Virgin Islanders.” 

    Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211 or Crime Stoppers VI at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: IAM International President Brian Bryant Joins Bernie Sanders Rally with Fiery Call to Fight Oligarchy

    Source: US GOIAM Union

    In a powerful show of labor solidarity and grassroots energy, IAM International President Brian Bryant joined U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) at a packed rally in Fort Worth, Texas, sending a clear message: it’s time to take our country back from the billionaire class and put working people first.

    With scores of IAM Union members in attendance from across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Bryant brought the crowd to its feet with a passionate call for economic justice and democracy. Fort Worth, home to thousands of IAM members working in defense, aerospace, airlines and more, served as the perfect backdrop for a rally built around the theme of workers versus oligarchs.

    WATCH: IP Bryant Fires Up Fort Worth in Call to Stop Oligarch Takeover

    “Brothers, Sisters, and Siblings, we gather here at a moment when everything we care about is on the line,” said Bryant. “CEOs make 268 times more than the average worker. The greedy oligarchs want to cut Medicare and Social Security, slash Medicaid, take food from hungry kids, and destroy our freedom to organize. So, do we stand with the workers or the billionaires?” Bryant asked the crowd, triggering a thunderous response: “THE WORKERS!”

    Bryant’s remarks reflected a growing national frustration with economic inequality and a political system tilted in favor of the wealthy elite. His speech wasn’t just about policy—it was about power. The kind of power that comes from organized labor, solidarity, and collective action.

    The IAM Union, which represents more than 600,000 active and retired members, has been ramping up its organizing, bargaining, and political engagement across the country, and especially in Texas, where union energy is building momentum.

    The rally was part of that movement—bringing together workers from all walks of life who are tired of being left behind.

    “They want to crush unions because they fear our power,” said Bryant. “But I have news for them: the labor movement isn’t going anywhere. We will fight every day, every hour, every minute — and we will win. We will win because we have something they’ll never understand. We have solidarity. We have unity. We have power in numbers.”

    The crowd—union members, students, retirees, teachers, and activists—roared in approval. For IAM Union members present, the rally was more than symbolic. It was a declaration of their role in the fight to reshape the future of Texas and the country.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man Brandishing Firearm at “No Kings” Protest Charged with Federal Firearms Violation

    Source: US FBI

    NASHVILLE – Elijah Millar, 19, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was federally charged on Friday, June 20, with the unlawful possession of a firearm, announced Robert E. McGuire, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

    According to court documents, Millar went to a “No Kings” protest near Bicentennial Mall in downtown Nashville on June 14, 2025. Millar was dressed in all black, wearing a mask, and was, according to witnesses, carrying a firearm. Witnesses reported to law enforcement that Millar told the protestors that he had a firearm, spat at them, yelled at them, and brandished the firearm. Officers with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) then approached Millar, disarmed him, and arrested him. According to court documents, MNPD seized a Sig Sauer 9mm pistol from Millar at the time. Days later, officers of the Murfreesboro Police Department encountered Millar and recovered another loaded 9mm firearm from his waistband.

    According to the federal criminal complaint, in 2023, the Chancery Court in Rutherford County, Tennessee entered an Order appointing an emergency conservator for Millar finding that he was “at risk of substantial harm to his health, safety, and welfare” and prohibiting him from receiving or possessing a firearm. In September 2024, a Chancery Court Judge in Rutherford County issued an “Agreed Order of Limited Conservatorship” for Millar finding him to be a “disabled person needing care” and significantly restricting his access to firearms.

    “The right to peaceably protest government action is guaranteed by the First Amendment and cannot be infringed upon by armed individuals whose actions put people in danger,” said Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire. “Our efforts to hold firearm offenders accountable are designed to keep all members of the public safe from potential violence.”

    If convicted, Millar faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

    This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Nashville Field Office, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the Murfreesboro Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Joshua A. Kurtzman and Kathryn Risinger are prosecuting the case.

    A complaint is merely an allegation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI: Online Crypto Casinos 2025: Recommended by All iGaming Experts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At All iGaming, we’ve meticulously tested over 100 crypto casinos to bring you the definitive list of the crypto casinos with no KYC for 2025, available here. Our evaluation focused on real-money & crypto play, scrutinizing payment processing, bonus fairness, licensing, and user experience. The result is a curated selection of the biggest crypto casinos that exceed industry standards. 

    This guide will help you find trusted no kyc crypto casinos for an exciting and secure gaming experience.

    Listed Legit Crypto Casinos For 2025 & Exclusive Bonuses

    Here’s our list of top performers:

    >>> For The Full List Of Top Crypto Casinos, Visit All igaming

    Why Choose Crypto Casinos?

    Crypto casinos are transforming online gambling with their unique advantages, making them a top choice for players seeking the most trusted bitcoin casinos. Here’s why you should consider these platforms:

    • Enhanced Privacy and Anonymity

    The online crypto casinos allow players to gamble with minimal personal information, ensuring a high level of privacy. This is particularly appealing to those who value discretion in their gaming activities.

    • Lightning-Fast Transactions

    Cryptocurrency transactions are processed in minutes, offering a significant advantage over traditional banking methods. Our tests found that the biggest online crypto casino’s average withdrawal times of under 10 minutes for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, compared to 24-48 hours for fiat-based platforms.

    • Lower Fees

    Crypto transactions typically have minimal fees, saving players money. During testing, we noted that the online Bitcoin casinos charge little to no withdrawal fees, unlike traditional casinos with high processing costs.

    • Global Accessibility

    Unlike traditional casinos restricted by geography, crypto gambling sites are accessible worldwide, provided local laws permit. This makes them ideal for players in regions with limited gambling options.

    • Provably Fair Gaming

    Many crypto casinos use blockchain technology to offer provably fair games, allowing players to verify game outcomes. Our team found that top platforms display fairness mechanisms, enhancing trust in the crypto casino experience.

    All iGaming’s Testing Method for Crypto Casinos

    At All iGaming, we apply a rigorous testing process to ensure only the crypto casinos make our list. Here’s how we evaluate each platform:

    • Licensing and Credibility

    We reviewed licensing details for over 100 crypto-gambling sites, discarding 10 that lacked verifiable regulatory information. The remaining platforms displayed valid licenses from reputable jurisdictions like Curacao or Malta, ensuring player protection.

    • Platform Stability and User Experience

    Our testers evaluated 90 platforms by:

    • Signing up on desktop and mobile.
    • Playing 20+ games per site.
    • Testing live chat responsiveness.
    • Processing deposits and withdrawals. Seventy platforms maintained smooth performance during stress tests, with average game load times of 2 seconds. The biggest crypto casinos use modern frameworks for faster navigation and mobile optimization, outperforming older platforms.
    • Bonus Clarity and Terms

    Of the tested platforms, 50 provided clear bonus terms before opt-in. These sites offered wagering requirements of 20x-35x and reasonable bet limits ($5-$10). Transparent bonus tracking reduced disputes, making these platforms stand out as the greatest Bitcoin casinos.

    • Cashout Reliability

    We tested withdrawal speeds across all platforms. Thirty processed payouts within 10 minutes, while five were delayed beyond 24 hours without explanation. The online crypto casinos verify identities upfront, ensuring smooth and fast withdrawals.

    • Innovative Features

    Top platforms introduced unique features like blockchain-based game trackers, achievement systems, and volatility filters. These additions enhanced gameplay, setting these crypto casinos apart from traditional platforms.

    Regulatory Landscape for Crypto Casinos

    The regulatory environment for crypto gambling is complex and varies significantly across jurisdictions. Unlike traditional online gambling, which is often subject to strict national regulations, crypto casinos operate in a more decentralized manner due to the nature of cryptocurrencies. 

    Here’s a detailed look at the regulatory landscape:

    • Global Variations:
      • In the United States, online gambling is regulated at the state level, with some states allowing crypto gambling while others impose restrictions. Players must check state-specific laws to ensure compliance.
      • In Europe, countries like the United Kingdom, Malta, and Gibraltar have established regulatory frameworks that include crypto gambling. The UK Gambling Commission, for instance, has guidelines for operators accepting cryptocurrencies (UK Gambling Commission).
      • In Asia, the situation is mixed. Japan has legalized online gambling, including crypto gambling, under strict regulations, while countries like China have comprehensive bans on all forms of gambling.
      • In Africa and South America, regulations are often less stringent, allowing offshore crypto casinos to operate freely in many regions.
    • Offshore Licenses:
      Many crypto casinos obtain licenses from offshore jurisdictions known for their gambling-friendly regulations. Common licensing authorities include:
      • Curacao eGaming: Popular for its flexible licensing requirements, making it a go-to for new crypto casinos.
      • Malta Gaming Authority (MGA): Known for its rigorous standards, offering high credibility (Malta Gaming Authority).
      • Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission: A respected jurisdiction for online gambling operators.
        These licenses ensure that the biggest Bitcoin casinos adhere to standards of fairness and security.
    • Player Responsibility:
      Players must verify the legal status of crypto gambling in their country. Playing at unlicensed casinos can lead to risks like unfair games or delayed payouts. These new crypto casinos display their licensing information prominently, making verification straightforward.
    • Future Trends:
      As cryptocurrencies gain mainstream acceptance, more countries are likely to develop specific regulations for crypto gambling. This could lead to increased clarity, enhanced player protections, and more opportunities for licensed operators. Blockchain technology may also play a role in creating transparent regulatory systems.

    Players should always choose licensed platforms and stay informed about local laws to ensure a safe and legal gaming experience at crypto gambling sites.

    Games at Crypto Casinos

    The crypto currency casinos offer diverse game libraries that rival traditional platforms, ensuring there’s something for every player. Here’s an in-depth look at the game types available:

    • Slot Games

    Slots are the cornerstone of crypto casinos, with libraries often exceeding 1,500 titles. Players can enjoy classic three-reel slots, modern video slots with immersive themes, and progressive jackpots offering massive payouts. 

    Popular titles include Book of Dead, Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, and Mega Moolah. Many new crypto casinos feature exclusive slots with unique mechanics like Cluster Pays, Hold & Win, and cascading reels. These games often have RTPs between 95% and 97%, with clear volatility labels to aid bankroll planning.

    • Provably Fair Games

    Provably fair games are a hallmark of the biggest crypto casinos, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure transparency. Players can verify the randomness of each outcome, building trust. Popular provably fair games include:

    • Dice: Players bet on the outcome of a dice roll, with bets starting at $0.10.
    • Crash: A high-energy game where players cash out before a multiplier crashes, offering quick sessions and low stakes.
    • Roulette: A blockchain-based version of the classic game, ensuring verifiable fairness.
      These games are ideal for players who prioritize transparency and fast-paced gameplay.
    • Live Dealer Games

    Live dealer games bring the casino experience to your screen, powered by providers like Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play. These games feature professional dealers and high-definition streams, with bet ranges from $0.20 to $1,000. Common options include:

    • Blackjack: Variants like classic, multi-hand, and infinite blackjack.
    • Roulette: European, American, and French versions with diverse betting options.
    • Baccarat: Standard and squeeze baccarat for an interactive experience.
    • Game Shows: Titles like Dream Catcher and Crazy Time offer engaging, multiplier-based gameplay.
      Live dealer games are perfect for players seeking an authentic casino atmosphere.
    • Table Games

    Table games remain a staple, offering strategic and fast-paced options. Common names include:

    • Blackjack: Variants with side bets like Perfect Pairs and 21+3, with minimum bets of $1-$5.
    • Roulette: European, American, and French versions, each with unique rules.
    • Baccarat: Simple gameplay appealing to high rollers.
    • Poker: Texas Hold’em, Caribbean Stud, and video poker variants.
      These games cater to players who enjoy skill-based gaming with flexible betting limits.
    • Sports Betting

    Many crypto casinos offer sports betting, allowing players to wager on events using cryptocurrencies. Popular sports include:

    • Football (Soccer): From local leagues to the FIFA World Cup.
    • Basketball: NBA, EuroLeague, and international tournaments.
    • Tennis: Grand Slams and ATP/WTA tours.
    • Esports: Games like League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike.
      Competitive odds and live betting options enhance the excitement, making crypto gambling sites a one-stop shop for sports enthusiasts.

    Bonuses and Promotions at Crypto Casinos

    Bonuses are a key attraction at the crypto currency casinos, designed to attract and retain players. Here’s what you’ll find:

    ✔️Welcome Bonuses

    Welcome bonuses typically offer a 100%-200% match on your first deposit, often up to 1 BTC, with free spins included. For example, a 100% match up to $1,000 doubles your deposit. Wagering requirements range from 20x to 40x, with these Bitcoin casinos applying wagering to the bonus only, not the deposit.

    ✔️Reload Bonuses

    Reload bonuses reward subsequent deposits, typically offering 25%-100% matches up to $300. These bonuses often have wagering requirements of 30x-45x and may be tied to specific days or player activity.

    ✔️Cashback Offers

    Cashback returns 5%-20% of net losses, often as real money or low-wager bonuses. The crypto casinos credit cashback automatically, with transparent loss calculations, enhancing player value.

    ✔️Free Spins

    Free spins (10-200) are tied to specific slots, with spin values of $0.10-$0.50. Winnings are subject to 20x-45x wagering, and the Bitcoin casinos state eligible games up front.

    ✔️VIP Programs

    VIP programs offer exclusive perks like higher betting limits, faster withdrawals, and personalized support. High rollers benefit from tailored bonuses and cashback, making these programs a draw for dedicated players.

    Always read bonus terms to understand wagering requirements, bet limits, and eligible games.

    >>> Get Matched With The Right Bonus Offers<<<

    Withdrawals at Crypto Casinos

    Fast withdrawals are a hallmark of the new online crypto casinos. Here’s what you need to know:

    • Speed: Most withdrawals processed in under 10 minutes, with Bitcoin taking 10-30 minutes and Ethereum often faster due to lower network congestion.
    • Fees: Crypto transactions have low or no fees, though some casinos charge minimal withdrawal fees.
    • Limits: Minimum withdrawals range from 0.001 BTC to 0.01 BTC, with daily limits of $2,000-$5,000.
    • Security: Use a secure wallet and enable two-factor authentication to protect your funds.

    Top platforms complete KYC during registration, ensuring hassle-free payouts.

    Tips for Playing at Crypto Casinos

    Maximize your experience with these tips:

    • Secure Your Wallet: Use a hardware or trusted software wallet to store cryptocurrencies.
    • Understand Volatility: Crypto values fluctuate, so plan deposits and withdrawals carefully.
    • Set a Budget: Limit spending to avoid overspending.
    • Test Games: Use demo modes to explore games before betting real money.
    • Contact Support: Test support responsiveness before depositing.

    Responsible Gambling at Crypto Casinos

    Responsible gambling is critical. The online crypto casinos offer tools like:

    • Deposit Limits: Cap deposits daily, weekly, or monthly.
    • Loss Limits: Set maximum loss thresholds.
    • Session Timers: Receive reminders to take breaks.
    • Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your account.

    Set limits early to keep gambling fun and safe.

    Final Verdict on Crypto Casinos Of 2025

    Yes, if you choose wisely. The above-mentioned online crypto casinos in 2025 offer unmatched privacy, speed, and innovation, driven by blockchain technology and growing cryptocurrency adoption. Our testing at All iGaming identified platforms that excel in game variety, bonuses, and security. As cryptocurrencies become mainstream, new crypto casinos are poised to redefine online gambling with transparent systems and player-focused features. 

    However, always verify licensing and read terms carefully. With the right approach, crypto gambling sites provide a thrilling and secure experience. Play smart, stay safe, and enjoy the new crypto casinos!

    FAQ’s

    • Are crypto casinos safe?

    Yes, if licensed and transparent. Check for valid licenses and security measures.

    • How fast are withdrawals at crypto casinos?

    Most process within minutes, with Bitcoin taking 10-30 minutes.

    • Can I play anonymously?

    Many allow anonymous play, though large withdrawals may require KYC.

    • What cryptocurrencies are accepted?

    Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and various altcoins.

    • Are games fair?

    Reputable platforms use RNGs and provably fair systems.

    • What’s the biggest red flag?

    Hidden terms or delayed payouts. Avoid casinos lacking clear licensing.

    Contact

    All iGaming

    https://all-igaming.com/ 

    support@alligaming.com

    18+ Only. Gambling carries risks. Play responsibly and check local laws.

    Brand website:https://all-igaming.com/
    Project Name: All iGaming
    Full company Address: Oceanview Street 12, Sunnyville, Atlantis
    Postal Code:7299
    Media Contact:
    Full Name -Max Fraser
    Company website:https://all-igaming.com/
    Email:support@alligaming.com

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  • MIL-OSI: Online Crypto Casinos 2025: Recommended by All iGaming Experts

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At All iGaming, we’ve meticulously tested over 100 crypto casinos to bring you the definitive list of the crypto casinos with no KYC for 2025, available here. Our evaluation focused on real-money & crypto play, scrutinizing payment processing, bonus fairness, licensing, and user experience. The result is a curated selection of the biggest crypto casinos that exceed industry standards. 

    This guide will help you find trusted no kyc crypto casinos for an exciting and secure gaming experience.

    Listed Legit Crypto Casinos For 2025 & Exclusive Bonuses

    Here’s our list of top performers:

    >>> For The Full List Of Top Crypto Casinos, Visit All igaming

    Why Choose Crypto Casinos?

    Crypto casinos are transforming online gambling with their unique advantages, making them a top choice for players seeking the most trusted bitcoin casinos. Here’s why you should consider these platforms:

    • Enhanced Privacy and Anonymity

    The online crypto casinos allow players to gamble with minimal personal information, ensuring a high level of privacy. This is particularly appealing to those who value discretion in their gaming activities.

    • Lightning-Fast Transactions

    Cryptocurrency transactions are processed in minutes, offering a significant advantage over traditional banking methods. Our tests found that the biggest online crypto casino’s average withdrawal times of under 10 minutes for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, compared to 24-48 hours for fiat-based platforms.

    • Lower Fees

    Crypto transactions typically have minimal fees, saving players money. During testing, we noted that the online Bitcoin casinos charge little to no withdrawal fees, unlike traditional casinos with high processing costs.

    • Global Accessibility

    Unlike traditional casinos restricted by geography, crypto gambling sites are accessible worldwide, provided local laws permit. This makes them ideal for players in regions with limited gambling options.

    • Provably Fair Gaming

    Many crypto casinos use blockchain technology to offer provably fair games, allowing players to verify game outcomes. Our team found that top platforms display fairness mechanisms, enhancing trust in the crypto casino experience.

    All iGaming’s Testing Method for Crypto Casinos

    At All iGaming, we apply a rigorous testing process to ensure only the crypto casinos make our list. Here’s how we evaluate each platform:

    • Licensing and Credibility

    We reviewed licensing details for over 100 crypto-gambling sites, discarding 10 that lacked verifiable regulatory information. The remaining platforms displayed valid licenses from reputable jurisdictions like Curacao or Malta, ensuring player protection.

    • Platform Stability and User Experience

    Our testers evaluated 90 platforms by:

    • Signing up on desktop and mobile.
    • Playing 20+ games per site.
    • Testing live chat responsiveness.
    • Processing deposits and withdrawals. Seventy platforms maintained smooth performance during stress tests, with average game load times of 2 seconds. The biggest crypto casinos use modern frameworks for faster navigation and mobile optimization, outperforming older platforms.
    • Bonus Clarity and Terms

    Of the tested platforms, 50 provided clear bonus terms before opt-in. These sites offered wagering requirements of 20x-35x and reasonable bet limits ($5-$10). Transparent bonus tracking reduced disputes, making these platforms stand out as the greatest Bitcoin casinos.

    • Cashout Reliability

    We tested withdrawal speeds across all platforms. Thirty processed payouts within 10 minutes, while five were delayed beyond 24 hours without explanation. The online crypto casinos verify identities upfront, ensuring smooth and fast withdrawals.

    • Innovative Features

    Top platforms introduced unique features like blockchain-based game trackers, achievement systems, and volatility filters. These additions enhanced gameplay, setting these crypto casinos apart from traditional platforms.

    Regulatory Landscape for Crypto Casinos

    The regulatory environment for crypto gambling is complex and varies significantly across jurisdictions. Unlike traditional online gambling, which is often subject to strict national regulations, crypto casinos operate in a more decentralized manner due to the nature of cryptocurrencies. 

    Here’s a detailed look at the regulatory landscape:

    • Global Variations:
      • In the United States, online gambling is regulated at the state level, with some states allowing crypto gambling while others impose restrictions. Players must check state-specific laws to ensure compliance.
      • In Europe, countries like the United Kingdom, Malta, and Gibraltar have established regulatory frameworks that include crypto gambling. The UK Gambling Commission, for instance, has guidelines for operators accepting cryptocurrencies (UK Gambling Commission).
      • In Asia, the situation is mixed. Japan has legalized online gambling, including crypto gambling, under strict regulations, while countries like China have comprehensive bans on all forms of gambling.
      • In Africa and South America, regulations are often less stringent, allowing offshore crypto casinos to operate freely in many regions.
    • Offshore Licenses:
      Many crypto casinos obtain licenses from offshore jurisdictions known for their gambling-friendly regulations. Common licensing authorities include:
      • Curacao eGaming: Popular for its flexible licensing requirements, making it a go-to for new crypto casinos.
      • Malta Gaming Authority (MGA): Known for its rigorous standards, offering high credibility (Malta Gaming Authority).
      • Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission: A respected jurisdiction for online gambling operators.
        These licenses ensure that the biggest Bitcoin casinos adhere to standards of fairness and security.
    • Player Responsibility:
      Players must verify the legal status of crypto gambling in their country. Playing at unlicensed casinos can lead to risks like unfair games or delayed payouts. These new crypto casinos display their licensing information prominently, making verification straightforward.
    • Future Trends:
      As cryptocurrencies gain mainstream acceptance, more countries are likely to develop specific regulations for crypto gambling. This could lead to increased clarity, enhanced player protections, and more opportunities for licensed operators. Blockchain technology may also play a role in creating transparent regulatory systems.

    Players should always choose licensed platforms and stay informed about local laws to ensure a safe and legal gaming experience at crypto gambling sites.

    Games at Crypto Casinos

    The crypto currency casinos offer diverse game libraries that rival traditional platforms, ensuring there’s something for every player. Here’s an in-depth look at the game types available:

    • Slot Games

    Slots are the cornerstone of crypto casinos, with libraries often exceeding 1,500 titles. Players can enjoy classic three-reel slots, modern video slots with immersive themes, and progressive jackpots offering massive payouts. 

    Popular titles include Book of Dead, Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, and Mega Moolah. Many new crypto casinos feature exclusive slots with unique mechanics like Cluster Pays, Hold & Win, and cascading reels. These games often have RTPs between 95% and 97%, with clear volatility labels to aid bankroll planning.

    • Provably Fair Games

    Provably fair games are a hallmark of the biggest crypto casinos, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure transparency. Players can verify the randomness of each outcome, building trust. Popular provably fair games include:

    • Dice: Players bet on the outcome of a dice roll, with bets starting at $0.10.
    • Crash: A high-energy game where players cash out before a multiplier crashes, offering quick sessions and low stakes.
    • Roulette: A blockchain-based version of the classic game, ensuring verifiable fairness.
      These games are ideal for players who prioritize transparency and fast-paced gameplay.
    • Live Dealer Games

    Live dealer games bring the casino experience to your screen, powered by providers like Evolution Gaming and Pragmatic Play. These games feature professional dealers and high-definition streams, with bet ranges from $0.20 to $1,000. Common options include:

    • Blackjack: Variants like classic, multi-hand, and infinite blackjack.
    • Roulette: European, American, and French versions with diverse betting options.
    • Baccarat: Standard and squeeze baccarat for an interactive experience.
    • Game Shows: Titles like Dream Catcher and Crazy Time offer engaging, multiplier-based gameplay.
      Live dealer games are perfect for players seeking an authentic casino atmosphere.
    • Table Games

    Table games remain a staple, offering strategic and fast-paced options. Common names include:

    • Blackjack: Variants with side bets like Perfect Pairs and 21+3, with minimum bets of $1-$5.
    • Roulette: European, American, and French versions, each with unique rules.
    • Baccarat: Simple gameplay appealing to high rollers.
    • Poker: Texas Hold’em, Caribbean Stud, and video poker variants.
      These games cater to players who enjoy skill-based gaming with flexible betting limits.
    • Sports Betting

    Many crypto casinos offer sports betting, allowing players to wager on events using cryptocurrencies. Popular sports include:

    • Football (Soccer): From local leagues to the FIFA World Cup.
    • Basketball: NBA, EuroLeague, and international tournaments.
    • Tennis: Grand Slams and ATP/WTA tours.
    • Esports: Games like League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike.
      Competitive odds and live betting options enhance the excitement, making crypto gambling sites a one-stop shop for sports enthusiasts.

    Bonuses and Promotions at Crypto Casinos

    Bonuses are a key attraction at the crypto currency casinos, designed to attract and retain players. Here’s what you’ll find:

    ✔️Welcome Bonuses

    Welcome bonuses typically offer a 100%-200% match on your first deposit, often up to 1 BTC, with free spins included. For example, a 100% match up to $1,000 doubles your deposit. Wagering requirements range from 20x to 40x, with these Bitcoin casinos applying wagering to the bonus only, not the deposit.

    ✔️Reload Bonuses

    Reload bonuses reward subsequent deposits, typically offering 25%-100% matches up to $300. These bonuses often have wagering requirements of 30x-45x and may be tied to specific days or player activity.

    ✔️Cashback Offers

    Cashback returns 5%-20% of net losses, often as real money or low-wager bonuses. The crypto casinos credit cashback automatically, with transparent loss calculations, enhancing player value.

    ✔️Free Spins

    Free spins (10-200) are tied to specific slots, with spin values of $0.10-$0.50. Winnings are subject to 20x-45x wagering, and the Bitcoin casinos state eligible games up front.

    ✔️VIP Programs

    VIP programs offer exclusive perks like higher betting limits, faster withdrawals, and personalized support. High rollers benefit from tailored bonuses and cashback, making these programs a draw for dedicated players.

    Always read bonus terms to understand wagering requirements, bet limits, and eligible games.

    >>> Get Matched With The Right Bonus Offers<<<

    Withdrawals at Crypto Casinos

    Fast withdrawals are a hallmark of the new online crypto casinos. Here’s what you need to know:

    • Speed: Most withdrawals processed in under 10 minutes, with Bitcoin taking 10-30 minutes and Ethereum often faster due to lower network congestion.
    • Fees: Crypto transactions have low or no fees, though some casinos charge minimal withdrawal fees.
    • Limits: Minimum withdrawals range from 0.001 BTC to 0.01 BTC, with daily limits of $2,000-$5,000.
    • Security: Use a secure wallet and enable two-factor authentication to protect your funds.

    Top platforms complete KYC during registration, ensuring hassle-free payouts.

    Tips for Playing at Crypto Casinos

    Maximize your experience with these tips:

    • Secure Your Wallet: Use a hardware or trusted software wallet to store cryptocurrencies.
    • Understand Volatility: Crypto values fluctuate, so plan deposits and withdrawals carefully.
    • Set a Budget: Limit spending to avoid overspending.
    • Test Games: Use demo modes to explore games before betting real money.
    • Contact Support: Test support responsiveness before depositing.

    Responsible Gambling at Crypto Casinos

    Responsible gambling is critical. The online crypto casinos offer tools like:

    • Deposit Limits: Cap deposits daily, weekly, or monthly.
    • Loss Limits: Set maximum loss thresholds.
    • Session Timers: Receive reminders to take breaks.
    • Self-Exclusion: Temporarily or permanently block your account.

    Set limits early to keep gambling fun and safe.

    Final Verdict on Crypto Casinos Of 2025

    Yes, if you choose wisely. The above-mentioned online crypto casinos in 2025 offer unmatched privacy, speed, and innovation, driven by blockchain technology and growing cryptocurrency adoption. Our testing at All iGaming identified platforms that excel in game variety, bonuses, and security. As cryptocurrencies become mainstream, new crypto casinos are poised to redefine online gambling with transparent systems and player-focused features. 

    However, always verify licensing and read terms carefully. With the right approach, crypto gambling sites provide a thrilling and secure experience. Play smart, stay safe, and enjoy the new crypto casinos!

    FAQ’s

    • Are crypto casinos safe?

    Yes, if licensed and transparent. Check for valid licenses and security measures.

    • How fast are withdrawals at crypto casinos?

    Most process within minutes, with Bitcoin taking 10-30 minutes.

    • Can I play anonymously?

    Many allow anonymous play, though large withdrawals may require KYC.

    • What cryptocurrencies are accepted?

    Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and various altcoins.

    • Are games fair?

    Reputable platforms use RNGs and provably fair systems.

    • What’s the biggest red flag?

    Hidden terms or delayed payouts. Avoid casinos lacking clear licensing.

    Contact

    All iGaming

    https://all-igaming.com/ 

    support@alligaming.com

    18+ Only. Gambling carries risks. Play responsibly and check local laws.

    Brand website:https://all-igaming.com/
    Project Name: All iGaming
    Full company Address: Oceanview Street 12, Sunnyville, Atlantis
    Postal Code:7299
    Media Contact:
    Full Name -Max Fraser
    Company website:https://all-igaming.com/
    Email:support@alligaming.com

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  • MIL-OSI: BarxBuddy 2025: This Dog Training Device Gains Momentum Among Pet Owners, According to Reports

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Phoenix, AZ, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a year marked by increasing interest in at-home pet solutions, the BarxBuddy ultrasonic dog training device has gained renewed momentum among pet owners across the United States. This behavioral training tool—designed to deter excessive barking and help reinforce positive habits—has become one of the most talked-about non-invasive pet training products in 2025, according to new industry analyses.

    The BarxBuddy device utilizes a high-frequency ultrasonic tone, imperceptible to human ears, which captures a dog’s attention without causing physical harm or distress. Marketed as a humane alternative to shock collars and more aggressive behavioral correction techniques, BarxBuddy has positioned itself at the intersection of modern training philosophy and technological simplicity.
    Surge in Adoption Reflects Broader Shift in Dog Training Trends
    Data emerging from multiple online retail channels and behavioral study groups suggests a broader shift in how pet owners approach canine discipline. Where previous decades favored punitive correction models, the modern era has seen a sharp pivot toward non-violent reinforcement.
    BarxBuddy’s appeal lies in its compact design and ease of use. Requiring no specialized training, the device allows pet owners to press a single button to emit the corrective tone. It has been particularly popular among urban dog owners who face challenges with excessive barking in high-density living environments.
    A 2025 trend analysis by CanineTech Insights indicated a 32% increase in the use of ultrasonic bark deterrent tools over the last 12 months, with BarxBuddy leading the segment in brand recognition and reported effectiveness.
    Technology Rooted in Behavioral Science
    At the core of the BarxBuddy device is a simple but deliberate mechanism: a focused ultrasonic pulse that interrupts undesirable behavior by redirecting the dog’s attention. The principle draws on operant conditioning, a well-documented psychological framework that encourages behavior modification through stimulus and consequence.
    Unlike shock-based systems, which have drawn increasing scrutiny from veterinary ethics boards, ultrasonic tools are gaining favor for their minimal invasiveness. While not all dogs respond identically to ultrasonic tones—a point echoed by several animal behaviorists—the consistency of results across varied breeds has bolstered interest from both first-time pet owners and experienced trainers.
    Veterinary Community Shows Cautious Optimism
    While some segments of the veterinary and training communities remain cautious in endorsing any at-home corrective tool, many professionals acknowledge the utility of ultrasonic devices when used correctly. Emphasis remains on pairing any corrective action with positive reinforcement and avoiding overuse.
    Dr. Elaine Moretti, a behavioral veterinarian based in New Jersey, notes that tools like BarxBuddy “can provide a useful starting point for dog owners struggling with minor behavioral issues, especially barking, jumping, or lunging.”
    However, she also underscores the need for comprehensive care: “No tool should replace responsible training, regular exercise, and proper socialization.”

    How Does BarxBuddy Work?

    According to the official product website BarxBuddy device works by emitting an ultrasonic sound that instantly captures a dog’s attention. This frequency, while inaudible to humans, is calibrated to be safe yet noticeable for most dogs. When activated during moments of undesirable behavior—such as barking, jumping, or lunging—the tone interrupts the action and redirects the dog’s focus.

    Accompanying the sound is a built-in LED light, which serves both as a visual cue and a practical tool during evening walks. This multimodal design supports behavioral training by engaging multiple senses in a gentle, non-confrontational way.

    Experts advise pairing the device’s use with verbal commands and rewards to reinforce good behavior. With regular use, dogs are expected to associate negative behavior with the ultrasonic tone and adapt accordingly.

    Who Is the BarxBuddy Anti-Barking Device For?

    BarxBuddy is designed for a broad audience of dog owners looking for a humane, user-friendly approach to behavioral training. The device is particularly well-suited for:

    • Urban dog owners managing noise concerns in apartment buildings
    • First-time pet owners unfamiliar with traditional training tools
    • Busy individuals seeking a quick-response option for spontaneous training moments
    • Pet parents with sensitive or small-breed dogs who may not respond well to harsher methods

    While effective for many breeds and behavior types, BarxBuddy is best used as part of a holistic training plan that includes praise, treats, and consistency. It is not intended for use on dogs with hearing impairments or extreme behavioral aggression without professional oversight.

    Consumer Demand Reflects Broader Interest in DIY Pet Solutions
    BarxBuddy’s rise mirrors a growing trend among consumers seeking convenient, at-home alternatives to formal obedience training. According to data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), spending on training aids and behavioral tools increased 18% in the past fiscal year, outpacing the growth of in-person dog training services.
    The uptick is attributed to rising pet ownership during the post-pandemic years and an accompanying desire for accessible, time-saving solutions. BarxBuddy, with its one-touch functionality and portability, appears well-positioned to meet this demand.
    Increased Media Attention and Retail Availability
    As media outlets across the U.S. cover the surge in interest, BarxBuddy has expanded its availability through a growing network of e-commerce platforms. Initially sold exclusively through its official website, the device is now accessible through select retail affiliates and direct-to-consumer marketplaces.
    Public interest was further amplified by media coverage earlier this year highlighting BarxBuddy in consumer advocacy segments focusing on humane pet care. These features emphasized the product’s non-invasive nature, battery efficiency, and built-in flashlight for nighttime visibility.
    Public Discourse and Social Sentiment
    Online discourse surrounding BarxBuddy continues to grow, with a mix of endorsements, debates, and case studies circulating in digital forums. While advocates praise its simplicity and quick impact, some skeptics raise concerns over its long-term behavioral impact without complementary training.
    Nonetheless, the dominant narrative has remained largely favorable, especially among pet owners looking for tools that don’t rely on pain-based deterrents. This sentiment aligns with a 2025 YouGov survey, which found that 71% of dog owners prefer behavioral correction devices that do not use electric shocks or pronged pressure.
    How to Start Using BarxBuddy
    According to the official product website, Getting started with BarxBuddy requires no professional training or special setup. Pet owners can begin using the device by following these steps:

    1. Insert the batteries that come included with the device.
    2. Hold the device comfortably in hand and keep it within reach when around your dog.
    3. Wait for a behavioral trigger, such as barking, jumping, or aggression.
    4. Press the ultrasonic button while pointing the device toward the dog. Use a firm voice command such as “Stop” or “Quiet” simultaneously.
    5. Reinforce positive behavior by offering praise or a treat after the dog responds appropriately.

    The key is consistency—using the device regularly while pairing it with encouragement ensures long-term success. BarxBuddy can also be used during walks or playtime to prevent unwanted behaviors from developing.
    Compliance and Safety Considerations
    The BarxBuddy device complies with consumer safety standards applicable to non-contact ultrasonic equipment. Independent safety testing has verified that the decibel range used in the product falls within established auditory safety margins for canines.
    Manufacturers continue to advise users to limit deployment to short training intervals and to combine its use with praise-based reinforcement. Importantly, usage guidelines recommend avoiding activation near overly anxious or noise-sensitive dogs without prior behavioral consultation.
    Looking Ahead: Future Iterations and Expansion Plans
    Sources close to the manufacturing team have indicated that future iterations of the BarxBuddy may include customizable frequency settings and app-based integration to monitor behavioral responses. These developments are aimed at personalizing the training process while collecting anonymous user feedback to inform design enhancements.
    In anticipation of growing international demand, distribution channels are also being explored in Canada, Australia, and select European markets. As pet care standards evolve globally, products like BarxBuddy are likely to play an increasingly visible role in shaping at-home training norms.

    Features of the BarxBuddy Ultrasonic Device
    As per official product website BarxBuddy stands out due to its blend of functionality, safety, and design. Key features include:

    • Ultrasonic Frequency (Non-Audible to Humans): Specifically calibrated to get dogs’ attention without causing harm.
    • LED Flashlight: Integrated light adds visibility for nighttime walks and offers an additional visual stimulus during training.
    • Compact, Handheld Design: Lightweight and easy to carry during daily activities or walks.
    • One-Button Operation: Simplifies the training process for beginners and experienced owners alike.
    • Battery Operated: Ensures portability without needing frequent recharging.
    • Non-Contact Training Method: Provides a safe alternative to prong, shock, or vibration collars.

    Together, these features create a training solution that is both pet-friendly and owner-approved.
    Conclusion: A Marker of a Changing Pet Landscape
    BarxBuddy’s emergence as a favored solution among dog owners reflects a broader societal embrace of humane, technology-assisted pet training tools. While no single device offers a cure-all for behavioral challenges, the rise of products like BarxBuddy signifies a noteworthy pivot in how Americans think about pet discipline in the digital age.
    As training philosophies continue to evolve, devices that merge science-backed methodology with ease of use may redefine the future of responsible dog ownership.
    For more information, educational content, and direct purchasing, visit the official BarxBuddy website.

    Company: BarxBuddy
    Address: PO Box 52171,
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    Phone: 213-669-4081
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  • MIL-OSI: Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap BTC, LLC Buys 3,724 Bitcoin Within One Day After Announcing $1 Billion Merger and Over $750 Million Fundraise

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York, NY, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American investor and entrepreneur, Anthony Pompliano, today announced that ProCap BTC, LLC, a bitcoin-native financial services firm (the “Company”), has purchased 3,724 bitcoin at a time weighted average price (“TWAP”) of $103,785 per bitcoin, following the Company’s June 23, 2025 announcement of a proposed $1 billion business combination with Columbus Circle Capital Corp. I (NASDAQ: CCCM) to take the Company public as ProCap Financial, Inc. The Company now holds 3,724 bitcoin on its balance sheet.

    The bitcoin was acquired as part of the Company’s on-going bitcoin purchase program. The Company has wasted no time delivering for its investors by deploying the funds raised at signing to accumulate bitcoin. As a result, equity investors received immediate bitcoin exposure from the equity raise.

    The Company plans to continue buying bitcoin for its balance sheet as part of its ongoing business strategy. At the closing of the proposed business combination, ProCap Financial is expected to hold up to $1 billion in bitcoin on its balance sheet. The TWAP for the Day 1 purchases may be different from the “Signing Bitcoin Price” for purposes of Business Combination Agreement signed by CCCM and the Company on June 23, 2025.

    ProCap BTC, LLC, believes bitcoin is the new hurdle rate.

    If you can’t beat it, you have to buy it.

    About ProCap BTC, LLC and ProCap Financial, Inc.

    ProCap BTC, LLC is a bitcoin-native financial services firm founded by Anthony Pompliano. Pompliano has invested in more than 300 private companies and is one of the leading voices on bitcoin globally. ProCap Financial, Inc., the company resulting from the proposed Business Combination, will focus on implementing various profit-generating products and services to support the unique financial needs of large financial institutions and institutional investors.

    About Columbus Circle Capital I

    Columbus Circle Capital Corp. I (NASDAQ: CCCM) is a Cayman Islands–incorporated blank check company formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is led by Chairman and CEO Gary Quin, a veteran investment banker with over 25 years of experience in cross-border M&A, private equity, and capital markets; COO Dan Nash, a skilled investment banker, with a strong track record in SPAC execution and building high-growth advisory platforms; and CFO Joseph W. Pooler, Jr., who brings decades of public company financial leadership. The board of directors includes Garrett Curran, Alberto Alsina Gonzalez, Dr. Adam Back, and Matthew Murphy.

    Additional Information and where to Find it

    ProCap Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ProCap Financial”) and Columbus Circle Capital Corp I, a Cayman Islands exempt company (“CCCM”) intend to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as may be amended, the “Registration Statement”), which will include a preliminary proxy statement of CCCM and a prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) in connection with (i) a proposed business combination, to be effected subject to and in accordance with the terms of certain business combination agreement dated as of June 23, 2025 (as may be modified, amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among ProCap Financial, CCCM, Crius SPAC Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Crius Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, ProCap BTC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ProCap BTC”), and Inflection Points Inc, d/b/a Professional Capital Management, a Delaware corporation (collectively with all of the related actions and transactions contemplated by such agreement, the “Business Combination”), (ii) a private placement of non-voting preferred units (“ProCap BTC Preferred Units”) of ProCap BTC to certain “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or institutional “accredited investors” (as defined in Rule 506 of Regulation D)(such investors, “qualifying institutional investors”)(the “Preferred Equity Investment”) pursuant to preferred equity subscription agreements, and (iii) commitments by qualifying institutional investors to purchase convertible notes (“Convertible Notes”) issuable in connection with the Closing by ProCap Financial (the “Convertible Note Offering” and, together with the Preferred Equity Investment and the Business Combination, the “Proposed Transactions”) pursuant to convertible notes subscription agreements. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents will be mailed to shareholders of CCCM as of a record date to be established for voting on the Proposed Transactions and other matters as described in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. CCCM and/or ProCap Financial will also file other documents regarding the Proposed Transactions with the SEC. This communication does not contain all of the information that should be considered concerning the Proposed Transactions and is not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any other decision in respect of the Proposed Transactions. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS OF CCCM AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH CCCM’S SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS BECAUSE THESE DOCUMENTS WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CCCM, PROCAP BTC, PROCAP FINANCIAL AND THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS. Investors and security holders will also be able to obtain copies of the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all other documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by CCCM and ProCap Financial, without charge, once available, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to: Columbus Circle Capital Corp. I, 3 Columbus Circle, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10019; e-mail: IR@ColumbusCircleCap.com, or upon written request to ProCap Financial Inc. at 600 Lexington Ave., Floor 2, New York, NY 10022, respectively.

    NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS OR ANY RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS COMMUNICATION. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.

    The offer and sale of the Convertible Notes to be issued by ProCap Financial pursuant to the Convertible Note Offering and the offer and sale of the ProCap BTC Preferred Units in the Preferred Equity Investment, in connection with the Proposed Transactions, has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

    Participants in Solicitation

    CCCM, ProCap BTC, ProCap Financial and their respective directors, executive officers, certain of their shareholders and other members of management and employees may be deemed under SEC rules to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from CCCM’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. A list of the names of such persons, and information regarding their interests in the Proposed Transactions and their ownership of CCCM’s securities are, or will be, contained in CCCM’s filings with the SEC, including the final prospectus for CCCM’s initial public offering filed with the SEC on May 19, 2025 (the “IPO Prospectus”). Additional information regarding the interests of the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies of CCCM’s shareholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions, including the names and interests of ProCap BTC’s and ProCap Financial’s respective directors or managers and executive officers, will be set forth in the Registration Statement and Proxy Statement/Prospectus, which is expected to be filed by ProCap Financial and CCCM with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.

    No Offer or Solicitation

    This communication and the information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transactions and shall not constitute an offer to sell or exchange, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange the securities of CCCM, ProCap BTC or ProCap Financial, or any commodity or instrument or related derivative, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act or an exemption therefrom. Investors should consult with their counsel as to the applicable requirements for a purchaser to avail itself of any exemption under the Securities Act.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws with respect to the Proposed Transactions involving ProCap Financial, ProCap BTC, and CCCM, including expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans , prospects, financial results or strategies regarding ProCap BTC, ProCap Financial, CCCM and the Proposed Transactions, statements regarding the anticipated benefits and timing of the completion of the Proposed Transactions, the assets that may be held by ProCap BTC and ProCap Financial and the value thereof, the price and volatility of bitcoin, bitcoin’s growing prominence as a digital asset and as the foundation of a new financial system, ProCap Financial’s listing on any securities exchange, the macro and political conditions surrounding bitcoin, the planned business strategy including ProCap Financial’s ability to develop a corporate architecture capable of supporting financial products built with and on bitcoin including native lending models, capital market instruments, and future innovations that will replace legacy financial tools with bitcoin-aligned alternatives, plans and use of proceeds, objectives of management for future operations of ProCap Financial, the upside potential and opportunity for investors, ProCap Financial’s plan for value creation and strategic advantages, market size and growth opportunities, regulatory conditions, technological and market trends, future financial condition and performance and expected financial impacts of the Proposed Transactions, the satisfaction of closing conditions to the Proposed Transactions and the level of redemptions of CCCM’s public shareholders, and ProCap Financial’s expectations, intentions, strategies, assumptions or beliefs about future events, results of operations or performance or that do not solely relate to historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “potential,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events or conditions that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication, including, but not limited to: the risk that the Proposed Transactions may not be completed in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price of CCCM’s securities; the risk that the Proposed Transactions may not be completed by CCCM’s business combination deadline; the failure by the parties to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the Proposed Transactions, including the approval of CCCM’s shareholders; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Transactions; the level of redemptions of the CCCM’s public shareholders which may reduce the public float of, reduce the liquidity of the trading market of, and/or maintain the quotation, listing, or trading of the Class A ordinary shares of CCCM or the shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of ProCap Financial (“Pubco Common Stock”) to be listed in connection with the Proposed Transactions; the insufficiency of the third-party fairness opinion for the board of directors of CCCM in determining whether or not to pursue the Proposed Transactions; the failure of ProCap Financial to obtain or maintain the listing of its securities on any securities exchange after closing of the Proposed Transactions; risks associated with CCCM, ProCap BTC and ProCap Financial’s ability to consummate the Proposed Transactions timely or at all, including in connection with potential regulatory delays or impediments, changes in bitcoin prices or for other reasons; costs related to the Proposed Transactions and as a result of becoming a public company; changes in business, market, financial, political and regulatory conditions; risks relating to ProCap Financial’s anticipated operations and business, including the highly volatile nature of the price of bitcoin; the risk that ProCap Financial’s stock price will be highly correlated to the price of bitcoin and the price of bitcoin may decrease between the signing of the definitive documents for the Proposed Transactions and the closing of the Proposed Transactions or at any time after the closing of the Proposed Transactions; asset security and risks associated with CCCM, ProCap BTC and ProCap Financial’s ability to consummate the Proposed Transactions timely or at all, including in connection with potential regulatory delays or impediments, changes in bitcoin prices or for other reasons; risks related to increased competition in the industries in which ProCap Financial will operate; risks relating to significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty regarding bitcoin; risks relating to the treatment of crypto assets for U.S. and foreign tax purposes; risks related to the ability of ProCap BTC and ProCap Financial to execute their business plans; the risks that launching and growing ProCap Financial’s bitcoin treasury advisory and services in digital marketing and strategy could be difficult; challenges in implementing ProCap Financial’s business plan, due to operational challenges, significant competition and regulation; risks associated with the possibility of ProCap Financial being considered to be a “shell company” by any stock exchange on which ProCap Financial’s common stock will be listed or by the SEC, which may impact ProCap Financial’s ability to list Pubco Common Stock and restrict reliance on certain rules or forms in connection with the offering, sale or resale of securities, which could impact materially the time, cost and ability of ProCap Financial to raise capital after the closing; the outcome of any potential legal proceedings that may be instituted against ProCap Financial, ProCap BTC, CCCM or others in connection with or following announcement of the Proposed Transactions, and those risk factors discussed in documents that ProCap Financial and/or CCCM filed, or that will be filed, with the SEC, including as will be set forth in the Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transactions.

    The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the IPO Prospectus, CCCM’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and CCCM’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K that will be filed by CCCM from time to time, the Registration Statement that will be filed by ProCap Financial and CCCM and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus contained therein, and other documents that have been or will be filed by CCCM and ProCap Financial from time to time with the SEC. These filings do or will identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that neither CCCM nor ProCap Financial presently know or that CCCM and ProCap Financial currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

    Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and each of CCCM, ProCap BTC, and ProCap Financial assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither CCCM, ProCap BTC, nor ProCap Financial gives any assurance that any of CCCM, ProCap BTC or ProCap Financial will achieve their respective expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this communication does not constitute an admission by CCCM, ProCap BTC or ProCap Financial or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.

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  • MIL-OSI: Nearly Half of Companies Opt to Pay the Ransom, Sophos Report Finds

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    OXFORD, United Kingdom, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released its sixth annual State of Ransomware report, a vendor-agnostic survey of IT and cybersecurity leaders across 17 countries that studies the impact of ransomware attacks on businesses. This year’s survey found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.

    Despite the high percentage of companies that paid the ransom, over half – 53% – paid less than the original demand. In 71% of cases where the companies paid less, they did so through negotiation – either through their own negotiations or with help from a third party. In fact, while the median ransom demand dropped by a third between 2024 and 2025, the median ransom payment dropped by 50%, illustrating how companies are becoming more successful at minimizing the impact of ransomware.

    Overall, the median ransom payment was one million dollars, although the initial demand varied significantly depending on organization size and revenue. The median ransom demand for companies with over $1 billion in revenue was five million dollars, while organizations with $250 million revenue or less, saw median ransom demands of less than $350,000.

    For the third year in a row, exploited vulnerabilities were the number one technical root cause of attacks, while 40% of ransomware victims said adversaries took advantage of a security gap that they were not aware of – highlighting organizations’ ongoing struggle to see and secure their attack surface. Overall, 63% of organizations said resourcing issues were a factor in them falling victim to the attack, with lack of expertise named as the top operational cause in organizations with more than 3,000 people and lack of people/capacity most frequently cited by those with 251-500 employees.

    “For many organizations, the chance of being compromised by ransomware actors is just a part of doing business in 2025. The good news is that, thanks to this increased awareness, many companies are arming themselves with resources to limit damage. This includes hiring incident responders who can not only lower ransom payments but also speed up recovery and even stop attacks in progress,” says Chester Wisniewski, director, field CISO, Sophos.

    “Of course, ransomware can still be ‘cured’ by tackling the root causes of attacks: exploited vulnerabilities, lack of visibility into the attack surface, and too few resources. We’re seeing more companies recognize they need help and moving to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services for defense. MDR coupled with proactive security strategies, such as multifactor authentication and patching, can go a long way in preventing ransomware from the start.”

    Additional Key Findings from the State of Ransomware 2025 Report:

    • More Companies are Stopping Attacks in Progress: 44% of companies were able to stop the ransomware attack before data was encrypted – a six-year high. Data encryption was also at a six-year low with only half of companies having their data encrypted.
    • Backup Use is Down: Only 54% of companies used backups to restore their data – the lowest percentage in six years.
    • Silver Lining: Ransomware Payments and Recovery Costs are on the Decline: The average cost of recovery dropped from $2.73 million in 2024, to $1.53 million in 2025. While ransom payments are high, they declined by 50% from $2 million in 2024 to $1 million in 2025.
    • Ransom Payments Vary by Industry: State and local government reported paying the highest median amount ($2.5 million), while healthcare reported the lowest ($150,000).
    • Companies are Getting Faster at Recovery: Over half (53%) of organizations fully recovered from a ransomware attack in a week – up from 35% last year. Only 18% took more than a month to recover – down from 34% in 2024.

    Sophos recommends the following best practices to help organizations defend against ransomware and other cyberattacks:

    • Take steps to eliminate common technical and operational root causes of attacks, such as exploited vulnerabilities. Tools like Sophos Managed Risk can help companies access their risk profile and minimize their exposure.
    • Ensure all endpoints (including servers) are well-defended with dedicated anti-ransomware protection.
    • Have an incident response plan in place and tested for when things go wrong. Have good backups and practice restoring data regularly.
    • Companies need around-the-clock monitoring and detection. If they do not have the resources in-house for this, they can work with a trusted managed detection and response (MDR) provider.

    Data for the State of Ransomware 2025 report comes from a vendor-agnostic survey of 3,400 IT and cybersecurity leaders in organizations that were hit by ransomware in the previous year. Organizations surveyed ranged from 100 – 5,000 employees and across 17 countries. The survey was conducted between January and March 2025, and respondents were asked about their experience of ransomware over the previous 12 months. Sophos will be releasing additional industry findings throughout the year.

    Download the full State of Ransomware 2025 report on Sophos.com.

    Learn how MDR can neutralize attacks like ransomware in real-time by registering for the webinar Behind the Shield: Real-World Stories of Thwarted Ransomware Attacks on Sophos.com.

    Learn More About

    About Sophos
    Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: LeptiCell 2025: This Natural Metabolism Support Supplement Gains Momentum in Weight Management Circles, According to Reports

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a wellness industry marked by rapid innovation and increasing consumer demand for effective, natural solutions, LeptiCell has emerged as a notable name in the metabolic health space. According to recent reports and market trend analyses, this metabolism support supplement is quietly reshaping how consumers approach weight management in 2025.

    While the weight-loss market continues to evolve beyond stimulants and crash diets, LeptiCell distinguishes itself by aligning with modern preferences for non-stimulant, plant-based, and science-informed supplements. Its rise in popularity is not the result of flashy advertisements or overnight hype but rather the cumulative trust of a steadily growing user base and a formulation that appears to reflect the changing priorities of today’s health-focused population.

    Who Developed LeptiCell?

    According to the official product website (https:://lepticell.com/) LeptiCell was formulated by a team of nutritional scientists, endocrinologists, and holistic wellness experts committed to creating a sustainable approach to metabolic health. The development was spearheaded by Nutrivanta Labs, a U.S.-based research group known for its focus on hormone health and nutritional synergy.
    According to the development team, the goal behind LeptiCell was to formulate a supplement that specifically supports leptin sensitivity—believed to be a core factor in appetite regulation and energy utilization. Drawing from both modern clinical insights and time-tested plant compounds, the creators emphasized safe, natural, and non-stimulant pathways for metabolic support.

    A Shift Toward Natural Metabolic Support

    As global interest in holistic health intensifies, so too has the appetite for metabolic support that doesn’t rely on harsh stimulants. LeptiCell’s positioning as a non-stimulant metabolism support supplement appears to resonate particularly well among individuals seeking to enhance their body’s natural energy balance, regulate appetite, and improve fat metabolism without compromising mood or cardiovascular health.

    Nutritional biochemist and wellness researcher Dr. Karen Elston of the Institute for Nutritional Science notes:

    “The popularity of LeptiCell reflects a larger movement we’re observing—a pivot away from synthetic quick-fix formulas toward natural blends that work with the body’s metabolic pathways rather than override them. Consumers are smarter and more skeptical, and they want their supplements to support long-term wellness.”

    What’s Behind the Buzz?

    At the core of LeptiCell’s appeal is its unique formula. While proprietary in nature, the brand discloses its key active ingredients, which include naturally sourced metabolic regulators believed to aid leptin sensitivity, appetite control, and fat utilization.

    Although the formulation remains confidential in its exact proportions, reports highlight the inclusion of:

    • African Mango Extract – Often cited for its potential to support leptin signaling and fat metabolism.
    • Green Tea Leaf Extract – A source of catechins that may assist thermogenic activity.
    • Chromium Picolinate – Commonly used for blood sugar support and appetite modulation.
    • Garcinia Cambogia – Recognized for its hydroxycitric acid content, which some studies associate with reduced hunger.
    • Vitamin B Complex – Contributing to normal energy-yielding metabolism and reduced fatigue.

    According to official website, the careful combination of these ingredients may explain why users report feeling more in control of their appetite and experiencing steadier energy levels throughout the day.

    How Does LeptiCell Work?

    According to the official product website, LeptiCell is designed to support the body’s natural metabolism by enhancing leptin function, balancing appetite hormones, and promoting efficient fat utilization. Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that signals the brain when the body has sufficient energy stored, helping to regulate hunger and energy expenditure.
    Many individuals struggling with weight management may be experiencing what researchers term “leptin resistance,” where the body produces leptin, but the brain no longer responds to it properly—leading to constant hunger and inefficient fat burning.
    LeptiCell aims to support this system through three primary mechanisms:

    1. Leptin Sensitivity Support – Ingredients such as African Mango and chromium are believed to help the body become more responsive to leptin signals, reducing persistent hunger and food cravings.
    2. Metabolic Efficiency – Green tea extract and B vitamins contribute to thermogenesis and cellular energy production, helping the body burn calories more efficiently.
    3. Appetite Regulation – Compounds like Garcinia Cambogia and fiber-rich botanicals help reduce emotional and stress-based eating by promoting feelings of fullness.

    Together, these pathways create a framework for metabolic balance that doesn’t rely on aggressive stimulants or crash-diet tactics. Users often report more stable energy levels, fewer cravings, and a more sustainable approach to maintaining a healthy body composition.

    Market Trends Signal Broader Adoption

    LeptiCell’s rise coincides with macro trends across both the health supplement and weight management industries. According to data from the U.S. Dietary Supplement Association, 2024–2025 has seen a 38% increase in demand for non-stimulant metabolism aids, particularly among adults aged 30–55.

    A spokesperson from Natural Insights Weekly, a wellness industry trend tracker, remarked:

    “LeptiCell is gaining attention not because it’s trying to reinvent the wheel, but because it’s quietly delivering on what people are actually looking for—support for their natural biology. The blend of appetite modulation, energy balance, and real-world usability seems to be working.”

    The Science of Leptin and Its Role in Weight Regulation

    Why Leptin Matters More Than You Think
    In recent years, leptin has become a focal point in metabolic research. Known as the “satiety hormone,” leptin plays a critical role in telling the brain when the body has enough stored energy. LeptiCell’s formulation is built on this foundational principle—supporting the body’s ability to respond effectively to leptin signals.
    Understanding this mechanism gives users a deeper grasp of why traditional diets fail and how supporting leptin function can offer a more sustainable path to weight wellness.

    Consumer Stories Add to the Momentum

    What sets LeptiCell apart from many of its contemporaries is not only its formulation but also the grassroots nature of its visibility. Consumers, particularly within wellness forums and online communities, have begun to share anecdotal accounts of how LeptiCell fits into their health routines.

    Monica J., 42, from Charlotte, NC, noted in a user forum:

    “I didn’t expect much at first, but after four weeks of taking LeptiCell in the mornings, I noticed a subtle but noticeable improvement in my cravings. I wasn’t reaching for snacks between meals as often. My energy didn’t spike or crash—it just stayed steady.”

    Andre M., 36, from San Diego, CA, wrote:

    “I’ve tried fat burners before, and they made me jittery. LeptiCell felt different—more like a support system. It hasn’t changed my lifestyle, but it complements it.”

    These reports, while anecdotal, have become increasingly common on third-party review sites and weight management discussion groups. As word-of-mouth continues to build, LeptiCell is benefiting from an organic form of trust—social proof without the overt push of traditional advertising.

    LeptiCell and the Rise of Non-Stimulant Formulas

    A Growing Trend Among Health-Conscious Consumers
    Caffeine-heavy fat burners once dominated the market, but rising concerns over side effects—such as insomnia, irritability, and rapid heart rate—have shifted consumer interest. LeptiCell’s stimulant-free approach places it firmly in the new category of calm, consistent metabolic support.
    Search trends reveal increased interest in terms like “non-stimulant fat burner” and “natural appetite suppressant without caffeine,” making LeptiCell a timely and relevant solution for today’s more discerning buyer.

    How Users Are Incorporating LeptiCell into Daily Routines

    As per official website, Whether used alongside intermittent fasting, walking regimens, or mindful eating, LeptiCell is designed to complement—not replace—existing wellness routines. Morning intake with a full glass of water is the most common use pattern, with many users reporting better portion control and sustained energy throughout the workday.
    Wellness coaches and lifestyle bloggers have begun including LeptiCell in digital detox and “reset” challenges, further embedding it in holistic health discussions.

    Behind the Brand: Science-Backed Mission and Responsible Sourcing

    The team behind LeptiCell emphasizes a commitment to transparency and integrity. In a statement issued earlier this year, LeptiCell’s development lead described the product as:

    “A convergence of nutritional science and modern wellness needs. We developed LeptiCell for people who wanted to feel in control of their health journey—without sacrificing safety, sustainability, or sanity.”

    According to the official website, all ingredients are sourced through GMP-certified partners, and each batch is tested for purity and potency before distribution.

    Furthermore, the supplement is manufactured in the United States, aligning with rising consumer demand for domestically produced health products with traceable origins.

    How LeptiCell Fits into Today’s Wellness Culture

    Modern consumers are increasingly embracing routines rather than resolutions. LeptiCell, in this context, functions not as a dramatic intervention, but as a quiet companion to existing wellness habits. It’s being paired with mindful eating, walking routines, and intermittent fasting protocols by those looking to reinforce their efforts.

    LeptiCell’s approach appeals to individuals who don’t identify with the high-intensity fitness community, but who still prioritize metabolic health. This inclusion-based model has enabled the supplement to reach a wide and diverse user demographic.

    Availability and Accessibility

    LeptiCell is currently available exclusively through its official website, with limited-time offers periodically introduced to accommodate first-time users. The company’s direct-to-consumer model allows for tighter quality control and access to customer service.

    Standard purchases are backed by a refund policy, allowing customers to evaluate the product over a period of time before committing long-term.

    As of June 2025, LeptiCell remains unavailable in traditional retail chains or on third-party e-commerce marketplaces to prevent counterfeiting and unauthorized reselling.

    Expert Voices: What the Future Might Hold

    Several integrative health practitioners and nutritionists have begun monitoring LeptiCell’s uptake as part of broader conversations on leptin resistance and chronic low-energy states.

    Dr. Nina Talbot, a board-certified specialist in metabolic health, commented:

    “We’re just beginning to understand how lifestyle factors, environmental toxins, and long-term stress affect metabolic hormones like leptin. Supplements like LeptiCell may offer practical support, especially if paired with sustainable dietary changes and stress reduction.”

    She cautions, however, that no supplement alone can replace a foundational wellness plan. “LeptiCell is potentially helpful, but not magical. Its best use case is in synergy with mindful living.”

    Responsible Wellness: What Makes LeptiCell a Trusted Option

    Beyond Ingredients: Ethics, Testing, and Transparency
    LeptiCell isn’t just about what’s inside the capsule—it’s also about the standards behind its production. The product undergoes third-party testing, is manufactured in GMP-certified facilities, and avoids fillers, synthetic dyes, and unverified claims.
    This level of transparency builds consumer trust and helps the supplement stand out in a crowded space, particularly among readers researching safe, long-term health solutions.

    Closing Thought: A Quiet Evolution in Weight Wellness

    As the supplement market continues its expansion, LeptiCell’s growth underscores a growing sophistication among consumers—those looking for gradual, real-world support rather than hollow promises.

    With increasing adoption, consistent user satisfaction, and a formulation that respects both science and sustainability, LeptiCell may well represent the next generation of metabolic wellness support in 2025.

    For more information, educational content, and direct purchasing, visit the official LeptiCell website.

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    Disclaimer The information provided in this review is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your physician or another qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement, dietary change, or health program—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have existing health conditions, or are taking medications. Results may vary among individuals.
    The statements made regarding LeptiCell have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). LeptiCell is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any claims made within this article about symptom relief, hearing improvement, or related health benefits are based on the product’s formulation and individual testimonials and not on conclusive clinical evidence. 
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  • MIL-OSI: EY US announces Rohit Kapoor of EXL as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2025 New York Award winner

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rohit Kapoor, chairman and chief executive officer of EXL, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New York Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has celebrated ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities and creating long-term value.

    Kapoor was chosen by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs and business leaders. Judges assessed candidates on long-term value creation, entrepreneurial spirit, purpose-driven commitment and significant growth and impact.

    “Being named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 New York Award winner is a tremendous honor, but this award also belongs to the 60,000 employees of EXL whose hard work, commitment and relentless pursuit of excellence have always driven us forward,” said Kapoor. “This recognition is a testament to the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship we’ve built together, and I accept it with immense gratitude.”

    As a New York award winner, Kapoor is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 National Awards. The National Award winners, including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies. The Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner will then move on to compete for the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award in June 2026.  

    Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes many different types of business leaders for their ingenuity, courage and entrepreneurial spirit. The program celebrates original founders who bootstrapped their business from inception or who raised outside capital to grow their company; transformational CEOs who infused innovation into an existing organization to catapult its trajectory; and multigenerational family business leaders who reimagined a legacy business model to strengthen it for the future.

    The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized the leadership of entrepreneurs such as:

    • Sheila Mikhail of AskBio
    • Caryn Seidman Becker and Ken Cornick of CLEAR
    • James Park of Fitbit
    • Arthur Blank of The Home Depot
    • Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott LLC
    • Reed Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn
    • Saiju Jeong of Noom
    • Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company
    • Jodi Berg of Vitamix
    • Michael Happe of Winnebago Industries
    • Eric Yuan of Zoom

    Sponsors
    Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards include presenting sponsors PNC Bank, Cresa, LLC, Marsh USA, and SAP. In New York, sponsors also include regional Platinum sponsor Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), and regional Gold sponsors, ADP and DLA Piper.

    About Entrepreneur Of The Year                                                                                                                       
    Founded in 1986, Entrepreneur Of The Year has celebrated more than 11,000 ambitious visionaries who are leading successful, dynamic businesses in the US, and it has since expanded to nearly 60 countries globally.

    The US program consists of 17 regional programs whose panels of independent judges select the regional award winners every June. Those winners compete for national recognition at the Strategic Growth Forum® in November where National finalists and award winners are announced. The overall National winner represents the US at the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ competition. Visit ey.com/us/eoy.

    About EY
    EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

    Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

    EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

    All in to shape the future with confidence.

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    About EXL
    EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a global data and AI company that offers services and solutions to reinvent client business models, drive better outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform businesses, including the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, communications and media, and energy and infrastructure, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have approximately 60,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.

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  • MIL-OSI: FluffCo Pillows 2025: This Hotel-Quality Pillow by FluffCo Is Taking Over American Bedrooms

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    New York City, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the ever-evolving world of home comfort and sleep science, few brands have captured attention quite like FluffCo. Built on the idea of delivering hotel-quality sleep products to everyday consumers, the FluffCo Pillow has become one of the most talked-about bedding innovations in 2025.

    From its dual-core pillow design to its ethically sourced materials, FluffCo isn’t just selling pillows — it’s selling a luxury sleep experience. But does the hype hold up? We put the FluffCo Pillow to the test, uncover real user feedback, and evaluate whether this plush, cloud-like cushion deserves the title of Best Pillow of 2025.

    What Is the FluffCo Pillow?

    The FluffCo Pillow is a hotel-style down and down-alternative pillow that combines premium comfort with sleek design. It’s available in two main styles:

    • Down Pillow – filled with ethically sourced white duck down
    • Down Alternative Pillow – filled with ultra-fine microfiber

    Both versions come with a dual-core construction — a soft outer layer for plushness and a firmer inner core for support. The pillow cover is made from 100% OEKO-TEX certified cotton sateen, promising a cool, breathable sleep experience.

    Why It’s Making Headlines in 2025

    The buzz around FluffCo isn’t accidental. In 2025, the pillow has gained traction for these reasons:

    • Luxury hotel partnerships: FluffCo supplies bedding to top-tier hotel chains, giving consumers the exact same pillow found in luxury suites.
    • Sleep science-backed design: Engineered to reduce neck strain and promote spinal alignment.
    • Affordable luxury: Offers hotel-level quality without the markup.

    The FluffCo Difference: What Sets It Apart

    According to the official product website (https://get-fluffpillow.com/). FluffCo’s commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of its pillow design:

    • Dual-Core Construction: Combining a soft outer layer with a supportive inner core, this design ensures optimal comfort and alignment.
    • Material Choices: Offering both Down and Down Alternative options, FluffCo caters to diverse preferences and needs.
    • Hypoallergenic and Breathable: The 100% cotton cover is not only soft but also promotes airflow, reducing allergens and enhancing sleep quality.
    • Machine Washable: Ease of maintenance ensures the pillow remains fresh and hygienic over time.

    Key Features & Benefits

    1. Dual-Core Construction

    This feature sets FluffCo apart. The outer chamber is soft and welcoming, while the inner chamber provides the structure needed to maintain head and neck alignment.

    2. Choice of Fill: Down or Down Alternative

    Customers with allergies or ethical preferences can opt for the down-alternative version, which mimics the feel of down without animal products.

    3. Hypoallergenic & Breathable

    Both pillow types are encased in breathable, 100% cotton, designed to reduce allergens and improve airflow.

    4. Machine Washable

    Unlike many high-end pillows, both versions of the FluffCo Pillow are machine washable and dryer-safe.

    5. Hotel-Quality Assurance

    Each pillow is inspired by 5-star hotel standards — a promise most brands can’t deliver on.

    Tailored Comfort: Who Benefits Most?

    The FluffCo Pillow is designed to cater to a wide range of sleepers:

    • Back Sleepers: The inner core provides necessary neck support.
    • Side Sleepers: The soft outer layer cushions the head without excessive sinking.
    • Combination Sleepers: Maintains structure throughout the night, accommodating various positions.

    Ideal Sleepers: Who Should Use FluffCo Pillow?

    ✔️ Back Sleepers

    The inner core offers the neck support needed to keep your spine aligned.

    ✔️ Side Sleepers

    The soft outer chamber cushions your head without collapsing too deeply.

    ✔️ Combination Sleepers

    The pillow retains its structure throughout the night, no matter how often you shift.

    Behind the Brand: The FluffCo Philosophy

    According to the official product website (https://get-fluffpillow.com/). Founded with a singular mission — to bring the unmatched comfort of luxury hotel pillows into everyday homes — FluffCo is more than just a bedding brand. It’s a sleep wellness company rooted in a belief that high-quality rest should be accessible without compromise.

    Drawing inspiration from five-star resorts and boutique hospitality suites, FluffCo’s founders realized that hotel pillows consistently outperformed retail options. The reason? Hotels invest in durability, balance, and optimal sleep ergonomics — standards rarely seen in traditional bedding stores. FluffCo set out to fix that.

    Their philosophy is built on three pillars:

    • Hotel-grade engineering for all
    • Transparency in materials and production
    • An unwavering focus on sleep science

    Every pillow is thoughtfully designed, ethically produced, and backed by the principle that better sleep fuels better days.

    Hotel to Home: How FluffCo Pillows Mirror 5-Star Sleep Standards

    There’s a reason people rave about hotel sleep. The pillows are plush yet supportive, the linens crisp, and the experience deeply restful. FluffCo has replicated that exact standard — and made it available without a room key.

    The FluffCo Down and Down Alternative Pillows are modeled after the very designs used in world-class hotels. In fact, many of these hotels source directly from the same manufacturers FluffCo partners with. The brand didn’t reinvent the wheel — it simply removed the markup.

    By eliminating the middlemen and retail showroom costs, FluffCo delivers true hotel-grade sleep directly to your doorstep — at a fraction of the price. It’s comfort you can feel the moment your head hits the pillow.

    Sustainability Commitment: What Makes FluffCo Eco-Conscious?

    In a world where conscious consumerism matters more than ever, FluffCo stands out for blending luxury with sustainable practices.

    Each pillow is encased in 100% OEKO-TEX certified cotton sateen, free from harmful chemicals. The down is ethically sourced, meeting strict animal welfare standards, while the down-alternative filling is crafted from high-performance microfiber that mimics real down — without the environmental cost.

    Packaging is minimal and recyclable, and FluffCo’s supply chain is focused on reducing emissions and waste wherever possible. It’s a pillow that lets you sleep better — and feel better about the planet.

    FluffCo Zen Pillow Spotlight: The Cooling Sleep Solution for Hot Sleepers

    As per official product website. The FluffCo Zen Pillow is a 2025 upgrade that’s quickly earning its own spotlight — especially among those who toss and turn from overheating at night.

    Designed with a cool-touch cover and moisture-wicking fill, the Zen Pillow regulates temperature more effectively than traditional pillows. Whether it’s summer heat or simply body-generated warmth, the Zen Pillow dissipates it through advanced airflow channels, helping hot sleepers stay dry and comfortable.

    It maintains the brand’s signature dual-core structure, so you don’t lose support while gaining cooling benefits. The Zen Pillow is ideal for:

    • Menopausal sleepers
    • People in hot climates
    • Night sweaters
    • Those with memory foam sensitivities

    This is next-level sleep innovation, crafted for total climate control — no thermostat tweaking required.

    FluffCo for Families: Why Parents Are Choosing It for Their Kids

    While FluffCo is marketed as a luxury sleep product for adults, an increasing number of families are purchasing FluffCo Pillows for their children and guest bedrooms. Why? Because sleep quality isn’t just an adult concern — it’s essential at every age.
    Parents love the hypoallergenic down-alternative option, which offers peace of mind for allergy-prone little ones. The machine-washable design is another major plus for households with kids, allowing for quick clean-ups and consistent freshness.
    And it’s not just for children. Guests, too, are raving about their FluffCo sleepovers. Several reviews cite compliments from overnight visitors who noticed the pillow’s hotel-like quality and woke up pain-free.
    For families who value quality rest and want to make thoughtful, long-term investments in comfort, FluffCo makes sense across every bedroom.

    The Science of Sleep: How FluffCo Pillows Enhance REM Cycles

    FluffCo isn’t just designed for comfort — it’s engineered to support deeper, more restorative sleep. The secret lies in the brand’s attention to spinal alignment and pressure distribution.
    Proper pillow support helps maintain the natural curve of your neck, preventing strain that can disrupt sleep cycles. When your head and neck are aligned, your body is less likely to toss and turn — which translates to longer REM cycles and more consistent deep sleep.
    Many customers report waking up feeling more rested, focused, and energized — a direct result of better overnight recovery. Whether you’re an athlete, a student, or a busy professional, optimizing your REM cycle is key — and FluffCo has become a quiet champion of this biological rhythm.

    Interior Designers Recommend It: FluffCo’s Aesthetic Appeal

    A well-designed bedroom isn’t just about function — it’s about form, too. And FluffCo doesn’t disappoint in either.
    Interior designers frequently recommend the FluffCo Pillow because of its visual sophistication. The 100% cotton sateen cover offers a slight sheen, adding a touch of elegance to beds of any style. Its structured, fluffy appearance creates a high-end boutique hotel vibe without needing extra props or decorative shams.
    It’s the kind of product that not only enhances sleep but elevates the look of the entire room — a rare combination of utility and understated luxury.

    From Pillow Talk to Sleep Transformation: Real Couples Review FluffCo

    One of the more unexpected trends around FluffCo’s success is how many couples are sharing their joint satisfaction. Many households that previously battled over pillow preference are finding FluffCo to be the great compromise.
    Thanks to its dual-core design and universal comfort, FluffCo satisfies soft-pillow lovers and firm-pillow seekers alike. Partners who were once shopping for two separate styles are now buying couple’s bundles and reporting better sleep — and fewer arguments.
    Here’s what one verified reviewer wrote:
    “He needs support, I need softness. FluffCo gives us both — no more midnight pillow swaps!”
    It’s a subtle but powerful result: better pillows, better sleep, and in many cases, a happier relationship.

    Customer Unboxing Experience: First Impressions Matter

    The FluffCo experience begins the moment it arrives at your doorstep. Packaged in a sleek, minimalist box, the pillow is wrapped in protective, eco-friendly materials that reflect the brand’s luxury aesthetic and sustainability values.
    Many customers describe the unboxing as “surprisingly premium.” From the soft cotton exterior to the immediate fluff and bounce once it’s removed from its packaging, the FluffCo Pillow gives a first impression that’s both elevated and thoughtful. It’s not just a pillow — it’s a moment.

    How FluffCo Compares After 30 Nights

    Many buyers are sold on FluffCo after just one night, but what happens after 30?
    In user-submitted reviews, consistent themes emerge: reduced neck pain, deeper sleep cycles, and fewer sleep disruptions. One reviewer shared their experience:
    “Week 1, I just noticed it felt soft. By Week 2, I was falling asleep faster. By Week 4, I was sleeping through the night — every night.”
    This kind of transformation reinforces that FluffCo isn’t just about short-term comfort — it’s about long-term sleep health.

    FluffCo Pillow Care Tips: Keeping It Fresh for Years

    Luxury requires upkeep, and FluffCo makes it easy.
    Here’s how to get the most out of your FluffCo Pillow:

    • Washing: Machine-wash on a gentle cycle with mild detergent. Use cold water to preserve fill integrity.
    • Drying: Tumble dry on low heat with dryer balls to maintain fluffiness.
    • Fluffing: Give your pillow a daily fluff to maintain its shape.
    • Rotation: Rotate weekly to ensure even wear.

    With proper care, your pillow will stay supportive, clean, and inviting for years — making it a smarter investment over cheap replacements.

    Gifting FluffCo: The Luxury Gift Everyone Appreciates

    According to the official product website. Whether it’s a wedding, housewarming, or the holidays, the FluffCo Pillow is an unexpected yet thoughtful gift. Why?
    Because it’s the kind of gift people don’t know they need until they receive it. Beautifully packaged and universally useful, FluffCo adds a touch of everyday luxury to life’s biggest milestones.
    It’s particularly popular for:

    • Newlyweds
    • New parents
    • College-bound students
    • Corporate client gifts

    It says: “I care about your comfort.” And who doesn’t appreciate that?

    Seasonal Sleep Needs: Why FluffCo Works Year-Round

    Some pillows are great in the winter — others for summer. FluffCo works for both.
    The breathable cotton cover helps regulate heat in warmer weather, while the fluffy fill insulates just enough for colder months. It’s a balanced, all-season sleep solution that adapts to climate shifts without losing comfort.
    This versatility makes FluffCo ideal for:

    • People in changing climates
    • Year-round comfort seekers
    • Air conditioning users or hot sleepers

    No seasonal storage required — just consistent, reliable sleep all year long.

    FluffCo’s Expansion: What’s Next for the Brand?

    What began with a pillow is evolving into a full sleep ecosystem.
    FluffCo has hinted at expanding into:

    • Mattress toppers
    • Duvet inserts
    • Sheet sets
    • Weighted blankets

    Early adopters of the pillow are already asking for more — and FluffCo’s reputation suggests these future launches will match the same luxury-meets-accessibility formula that made their pillows a hit.
    Sleep, it seems, is just the beginning.

    Sleep Hygiene 101: Pairing FluffCo With Better Night Routines

    A great pillow works best when paired with good sleep habits. To help maximize your FluffCo experience, follow these simple nighttime routines:

    • Wind Down Early: Ditch screens 30–60 minutes before bed.
    • Cool Your Room: Aim for 65–68°F — FluffCo’s breathable design thrives here.
    • Go Consistent: Set a regular sleep schedule for optimal REM cycles.

    FluffCo supports your sleep — but you can support it right back by investing in a holistic, sleep-friendly lifestyle.

    FluffCo for Travel: Can You Take Luxury Sleep on the Go?

    Many FluffCo fans love their pillow so much, they take it with them.
    Whether it’s a weekend getaway or long-haul flight, the FluffCo Pillow has become a travel essential for customers who refuse to compromise on sleep. Some even purchase an extra just for the road.
    Travel-sized versions may be on the horizon, but for now, light packers are making it work by compressing their pillow into luggage or protective totes.
    Luxury sleep shouldn’t be confined to home — and FluffCo helps you bring it anywhere.

    Is FluffCo Worth the Hype? Breaking Down the Value Proposition

    At first glance, the FluffCo Pillow might seem like a splurge. But when you break it down, the numbers tell a different story.
    A high-quality pillow can last years — far longer than the cheap, lumpy options you replace every 6–12 months. Add in the savings from fewer chiropractor visits, less tossing and turning, and higher daily productivity thanks to real rest — and suddenly, $69–$89 per pillow starts to look like a wise investment.
    When compared to the $200+ price tags of some high-end competitors (or worse, overpriced hotel markups), FluffCo’s direct-to-consumer pricing model delivers luxury-grade performance at mid-market cost.
    So, is it worth the hype? Thousands of customers — and growing — seem to think so.

    Final Verdict: Is FluffCo the Best Pillow of 2025?

    After thorough testing and deep-dive customer analysis, the verdict is clear:

     Yes — the FluffCo Pillow lives up to its reputation.

    Its design merges softness with structure, making it ideal for nearly every type of sleeper. Add in its hotel pedigree, machine washability, and fair pricing — and it’s easy to see why FluffCo has become the #1 choice for luxury sleepers in 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI: CBE Companies Receives 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CBE Companies is honored to be named a 2025 Torch Awards for Ethics recipient by the Better Business Bureau, recognizing its commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and long-term trust-building across all areas of its business.

    CBE Companies delivers customer care and BPO solutions through its family of brands: CBE Group, CBE Customer Solutions, and LocateSmarter. What began as a small credit bureau in Iowa in 1933 has evolved into a global organization known for its integrity, innovation, and strong community values.

    “This award is not just a reflection of our company — it’s a reflection of the people behind it and how we engage with consumers,” said Erica Parks, President and CEO of CBE Companies. “Our team has built a culture rooted in integrity, transparency, and purpose. We don’t see ethics as a checkbox; we see it as the foundation of trust, and in turn, trust as the currency of sustainable leadership.”

    CBE’s ethical foundation was shaped by Owner and Chairman, Tom Penaluna, who transformed the company in the 1980s with a vision for national expansion built on a people-first culture. That legacy continues today. From regulated client partnerships to employee development and local philanthropy, ethics guide every aspect of the CBE’s operations.

    Each quarter, CBE employees raise over $15,000 for local causes selected by employee vote and continue long-standing partnerships with organizations like the United Way. In the Philippines, CBE teams contribute through education programs and medical missions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back globally.

    “We are committed to doing the right thing, even when no one’s watching,” Parks added. “It shows up in how we lead, how we serve our customers, and how we show up in our communities. We believe that ethical business is good business.”

    The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics celebrate businesses that build trust through strong character, ethical practices, and community engagement. For CBE, it’s a symbol of the standards they live by every day, and the kind of partner they strive to be.

    About CBE Companies
    Founded in 1933, CBE Companies is reimagining what partnership should look like: intentional, transparent, and deeply invested in mutual success. We specialize in outsourcing and contact center solutions designed around each brand’s values and vision. Our flexible delivery model is backed by enterprise-grade compliance and security but delivered with the care and agility of a boutique provider.

    With more than 1,200 employees across the U.S. and the Philippines, including a strong remote workforce, our teams are immersed early, empowered with smart technology, and driven by a customer-first mindset. We work closely with clients to co-create performance strategies, offer turnkey onboarding, and support proof-of-concept programs that prioritize measurable outcomes and long-term growth.

    At CBE, we don’t just deliver, we collaborate, innovate, and show up with integrity every time.

    Learn more at www.cbecompanies.com or contact us at info@cbecompanies.com.

    Media Contact:
    Casey Cipoletti
    Vice President of Marketing
    304.751.7212
    Casey.Cipoletti@cbecompanies.com

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