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ServiceNow has won Best Use of AI for Accessibility at the Netty Awards for Voice Input for Now Assist, a generative AI powered feature that makes enterprise tasks hands free and meaningfully faster to complete. Rather than treating accessibility as a compliance requirement, ServiceNow built a system shaped by more than one hundred hours of direct testing with employees with disabilities through its TruAbility Network and Accessibility Product Advisory Council. While most enterprise platforms rely on standards based accessibility that can still create slow workflows, Voice Input for Now Assist uses ServiceNow’s AI platform to speed up commands and results with real world precision. It also supports short term use cases, such as employees managing temporary injuries who would otherwise need separate voice software.

ServiceNow’s win reflects a broader shift where accessibility is viewed as product innovation, with new capabilities already roadmapped including always on listening, adjustable speech speeds, AI generated page summaries, and domain specific voice commands for complex workflows.

The Proof: Faster Tasks, Higher Usability, Real ROI

ServiceNow’s recognition is grounded in proven outcomes. In formal testing, participants with disabilities completed tasks 41% faster using Voice Input for Now Assist and rated the usability of the experience 47% higher. These gains represent a meaningful improvement in how accessible enterprise workflows feel on a daily basis. Benefits extend beyond disability communities, as multitaskers and mobile workers have also reported measurable time savings, including one user who described reclaiming 30 to 45 minutes while reviewing tasks at the start of the day.

Enterprise buyers have responded strongly, with inclusive capabilities becoming a notable differentiator in competitive RFPs and large bids. The feature is already rolling out across sectors, with expansion underway across IT, HR, and customer service workflows. ServiceNow is also seeing talent advantages as workers with disabilities remain underrepresented in tech. Voice Input for Now Assist shows that inclusive AI drives productivity, brand leadership, and enterprise growth.

The Inclusive by Design Process Behind the Win

Voice Input for Now Assist was created through ServiceNow’s Inclusive by Design approach, which integrates accessibility into every stage of the product development life cycle. The process begins with listening, where internal disability communities identify real obstacles before development begins. Teams are required to design for a full spectrum of human capability instead of building for an assumed average user. Pre-tested accessible components prevent common barriers from being reintroduced, and specialized accessibility teams validate designs before coding begins. Feedback loops with the Product Advisory Council ensure that real-world experience directs ongoing iteration. The feature was shaped by more than one hundred hours of co-creation with employees with disabilities, which informed where task acceleration was most needed and where voice navigation would have the greatest impact.

The result is a system that improves usability for those with ongoing accessibility needs while raising the overall intuitiveness of the product for all users. The execution reflects creativity grounded in empathy and lived experience.

Setting a New Standard for Inclusive Enterprise Software

The success of Voice Input for Now Assist is a milestone not only for ServiceNow but for the broader enterprise software industry. It reframes accessibility as a driver of product innovation rather than a post-launch requirement and strengthens ServiceNow’s position as a leader in equitable technology. For employees with disabilities, it creates immediate improvements in day-to-day workflow participation. For workers with temporary limitations or a preference for hands-free interaction, it offers greater flexibility with less friction. For the industry, it sets a new performance standard by proving that accessibility can be a primary source of speed, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

This Netty Awards win validates that inclusive design is a strategic priority that aligns customer expectations, product innovation, and talent attraction in the modern workplace.

About Netty Awards

The Netty Awards are a leading awards program celebrating excellence in technology, marketing, design, and more. Backed by industry experts and extensive media coverage, the awards have recognized global brands, Fortune 500 companies, and emerging disruptors alike. With thousands of industry professionals engaging annually, the Netty Awards continue to be a trusted benchmark for recognition and success in the digital age. To learn more, visit nettyawards.com.

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow is a global enterprise software company that develops platform-based technologies to help organizations digitize workflows, improve operational efficiency, and transform employee and customer experiences. With a focus on inclusive innovation, ServiceNow continues to build capabilities that expand access and unlock productivity for all users. For more information, visit www.servicenow.com.

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Unlisted, a groundbreaking digital real estate community focused on the 98% of homes that aren’t for sale — yet, today announced that The Rosemary and Madison Real Estate Group of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has joined the platform as the exclusive Local Experts for buyers and homeowners in ZIP code 75032. They join several of their Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s colleagues already partnering with Unlisted across North Texas, further strengthening the platform’s presence in the region.

Unlisted’s technology is designed to create new opportunities for everyone in the real estate ecosystem. Buyers gain new ways to discover homes they love beyond what’s listed on the MLS. Homeowners gain tools to better understand interest in their property and connect with potential buyers. Real estate professionals gain a program that elevates their expertise and opens the door to new conversations and new possibilities.

The platform uses publicly available data to create a digital property profile for every home in the country. These records can be quickly searched and organized into curated lists of homes that match a buyer’s criteria — even if those homes aren’t on the market. For homeowners, these profiles bring clarity to how their home fits into the broader landscape of local demand and interest.

Each vetted real estate professional that partners with Unlisted receives an agent profile connected to every home profile in their ZIP code. Only one agent is selected per ZIP, highlighting the strength of their expertise and credibility in their community. As Unlisted continues expanding this network, the mission remains the same: to bring more connection, insight, and possibility to buyers, homeowners, and agents nationwide.

The Rosemary and Madison Group brings a standout combination of marketing expertise, design-driven insight, and client-centered service. Ranked as the No. 1 team in the North Office of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty in 2024 and closing over $37 million in sales in just the past two years, Rosemary Tonoli and Madison Hughes have established themselves as trusted advisors in suburban and lakeside living throughout the Dallas Metroplex.

Their partnership is rooted in complementary strengths: Rosemary’s accomplished background in sales and marketing positions every property with strategy and precision, while Madison’s experience as a Speech Pathologist brings a grounded, supportive presence to clients navigating high-stress decisions. Their shared design sensibility ensures that sellers prepare their homes to shine, both in person and online, and helps buyers visualize potential in every property.

“Rockwall, Heath and the surrounding communities offer a lifestyle people truly fall in love with,” said Tonoli and Hughes. “Partnering with Unlisted allows us to bring even more possibilities to our clients. It’s a powerful tool, and we’re excited to bring it to 75032.”

“The Rosemary and Madison Group exemplifies the thoughtful, client-first expertise we look for in every Local Expert,” said Katie Hill, founder and CEO of Unlisted. “Their deep understanding of suburban and lakeside living paired with their marketing savvy and design insight make them an great fit for our platform.”

To learn more about Unlisted, visit UnlistedHomes.com. For Unlisted for Agents, visit UnlistedHomes.com/Agents.

To learn more about The Rosemary and Madison Real Estate Group, visit their Unlisted Profile or Briggs Freeman.

About Unlisted

Unlisted unlocks the potential in homes that aren’t for sale — yet. The company empowers home buyers to join the Waitlist for homes they love that aren’t for sale — in other words, unlisted. At the same time, homeowners collect a Waitlist of interested buyers for whenever the time comes to sell, giving everyone a head start. Unlisted also allows homeowners to control how their home is presented online; they can create a stunning up-to-date property profile that shows off the home’s best features and attracts more interest. With more time and more connection, Unlisted is a more human way to explore real estate that drives better outcomes for all. Selected for TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 as one of the top tech startups globally, and backed by HearstLab, Hearst Newspapers, VC414, StageNext Fund, and prominent angel investors, Unlisted gives buyers a competitive edge in today’s challenging housing market. For more information, visit UnlistedHomes.com.

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Sophia Jacomet
sophia@unlistedinc.com

When a land-borne flagship crafted for ultimate excellence meets the ocean’s most prestigious sailing championship, what extraordinary spark is ignited? On November 30, Hongqi Golden Sunflower made its debut as the official exclusive luxury car partner of the SailGP International Sailing Grand Prix Abu Dhabi Final — often dubbed the “Formula 1 of the Sea.” The ultra-luxury executive sedan, Guoya, made its debut as the exclusive championship trophy car, marking the start of its pre-sale in the Middle East.

Own the Moment. Own the Glory

Since the debut of the first Hongqi sedan in 1958, it has always been a highly esteemed vehicle in China. The ultra-luxury sub-brand, Hongqi Golden Sunflower, has witnessed countless historic highlights, embodying the glory bestowed by history.

During the SailGP Abu Dhabi Final, Hongqi Golden Sunflower once again created a highlight moment: the ultra-luxury executive sedan Guoya was honoured as the official championship trophy car. At the pinnacle of the finals, alongside the emergence of a new maritime champion, the Guoya, with its Eastern aesthetic and ultra-luxurious presence, shared the stage with the winner, declaring to the world that the pinnacle of Eastern ultra-luxury is ready to create legends alongside the global elites.

A Product Backed by Real Strength, The Moment of Discovery

“As part of Hongqi’s global design team, my mission has always been to fuse Eastern elegance with an international luxury ethos,” said Giles Taylor, vice president of global design and chief creative officer of FAW Group, during the media event, offering an in-depth explanation of Guoya’s design philosophy.

Guoya interprets the Eastern pursuit of balance through design. Its front fascia draws on the proportions of the Gate of Supreme Harmony in China’s Forbidden City, inheriting 600 years of solemn harmony between “round heaven and square earth.” The 23.5-degree tilted emblem is designed as a tribute to Polaris.

Continuing Hongqi’s tradition of excellence, this ultra-luxury executive sedan is powered by a self-developed V8 engine delivering 430 kW (kilowatts) of combined output and 800 N·m (newton-meters) of torque, setting a new benchmark in performance while accelerating from 0–100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. Its 18-degree rear-wheel steering system ensures effortless agility in urban traffic, allowing the vehicle to navigate with composure and precision. The rear seats, featuring 22-way ultra-luxury electric adjustment, provide meticulous, personalized support, transforming every journey into a first-class experience where comfort, elegance, and refinement converge.

True elegance stems from inner composure. Guoya’s top-tier audio system, equipped with a 3,240-watt digital amplifier and 32 precision-positioned specialized speakers, has been fine-tuned over nearly 1,000 hours in collaboration with the China National Traditional Orchestra. It accurately recreates a Dolby 7.5.6 surround “concert hall” experience inside the cabin, delivering a pure Eastern auditory feast.

Stepping into Guoya is like entering a moving Eastern art palace. Its aviation-inspired first-class seats reflect the grandeur of ancient Chinese nobility, combining modern comfort with a distinguished presence.

“Guoya is a masterpiece created for leaders,” said Yang Xiaocui, vice president of China FAW Group Import & Export Co., Ltd, at the exclusive “Golden Sunflower Night” banquet during the finals. “Like a mobile Eastern feast, Guoya fuses historical heritage with modern comfort, offering a uniquely prestigious experience.”

“From the dual-tone paint finish to the meticulously crafted car keys, these extraordinary materials and craftsmanship form a canvas for personal expression,” Xiaocui added. “We have sculpted a truly unique car where every detail leaves a lasting imprint of individuality.”

At the banquet, Xiaocui invited SailGP CEO and Olympic champion Sir Russell Coutts to the stage, where he was officially named as a true friend of Hongqi and presented with a collectible Hongqi Guoya model car. She remarked, “Sir Russell Coutts’ relentless pursuit of excellence on the sailing course inspires the world, and this deeply resonates with Hongqi’s unwavering craftsmanship and dedication.”

A New Chapter, A Shared Legend

Taking this opportunity of the partnership with SailGP, Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya is simultaneously launching its Middle East pre-sale. The first 30 original owners to reserve the Guoya model in the Middle East will enjoy the following exclusive privileges: lifetime warranty, lifetime free roadside assistance, lifetime free at-home scheduled inspections, lifetime dedicated service and support, and comprehensive bespoke customisation options including bespoke paint finishes, featuring a spectrum of premier craftsmanship and distinguished two-tone options, bespoke interior colour (magnificent purple/linen beige two-tone combination).

Xiaocui noted that Guoya will also hold pre-sale events in the Middle East, such as Kuwait, further expanding its global high-end market presence. By appearing as an official partner at a top-tier international event, Hongqi Golden Sunflower not only injects fresh Eastern aesthetic inspiration into the global luxury car market but also demonstrates China’s brand competitiveness in the premium segment. As the brand continues to advance across global markets, this legendary vehicle — shared with champions and driven in partnership with elite users — will undoubtedly lead to even more remarkable achievements.

About Hongqi

Hongqi is a Chinese luxury car brand operated owned by the automaker FAW Group. Hongqi was launched in 1958, making it the oldest Chinese passenger car brand. In the next five years, Hongqi will launch over 20 new models globally, including new energy vehicles, fuel-efficient models, and Golden Sunflower series models. Hongqi is committed to delivering more high-quality vehicles that earn the trust of global consumers — driving Chinese automotive brands to new heights in the world. For more information, visit www.hongqi-auto.com.

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Lu Guan
guanlu1@faw.com.cn

USLege, the AI-powered legislative intelligence platform transforming how government affairs professionals monitor and respond to state policy, today announced it is now tracking legislation across all 50 U.S. states, local, and federal governments. This milestone marks the company’s evolution into the nation’s most comprehensive state policy intelligence system. Users can now have real-time access to every chamber, bill, and hearing across the country, as well as local and state government and regulatory agencies.

Built for lobbyists, association leaders, corporate government affairs teams, and public policy professionals, USLege brings real-time visibility into the policy moments that matter. From exclusive state, local and federal level bill tracking, automated reporting and live legislative video to AI-powered alerts, searchable transcripts, and instant video clipping tools, the platform ensures you never miss a bill, a vote, or a pivotal quote. Track every development, brief your team in seconds, and stay steps ahead, all from one seamless, customizable dashboard.

“USLege is the only platform that delivers simple, state-level access to real-time legislative, election and regulatory data, connecting information that was never connected. Our partners spend less time digging and more time strategizing. Expanding to all 50 states is exactly why we built USLege: to give every professional one clear, actionable view of what’s happening and where it matters.” — Laura Davis, co-founder and CBO

“Reaching all 50 states is a milestone for USLege and, more importantly, our partners. It expands the impact we can make, strengthens our value to national teams, and solidifies USLege as the single platform for real-time state policy and multi-state legislative intelligence.” — Eric Davis, co-founder and CEO

“Expanding to every state pushes us to build smarter, faster, and more precise technology. Making sense of complex, multistate data with AI isn’t easy, but it’s where we thrive. At our core, we’re a data company. There’s too much data out there. People don’t want noise; they want answers. This growth reflects our commitment to world-class engineering, so policy teams get real-time, reliable intelligence that’s easy to access, rich with context, and focused on exactly what matters, right when they need it.” — Ben Brewer, co-founder and CTO

With this nationwide rollout, USLege users can now move seamlessly between states or jurisdictions within a single platform. The patchwork of manual tracking, multiple tools, and delayed updates that once slowed advocacy work is being eliminated. This is an expansion that reinforces USLege’s mission to replace inefficiency with intelligence, freeing professionals to focus on the strategy and relationships that move policy forward.

Federal tracking is live, making USLege the only one-stop platform for real-time legislative intelligence across local, state, and federal government. No more switching tools. No more blind spots. Just one powerful, unified system built for total visibility.

Check out the recent podcast with the founders, Laura and Eric Davis.

About USLege

USLege is an AI-powered legislative tracking platform transforming how government affairs professionals track, analyze, and act on policy at the local, state, and federal levels across the U.S. Built for the fragmented and fast-moving world of government relations, USLege unifies legislative CRM, live government video, and real-time bill tracking, powered by a customizable AI agent that delivers instant alerts, stakeholder-specific insights, and tailored content that matters. For more information, visit www.uslege.ai.

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Jess McDonald
Head of Marketing, USLege
jess@uslege.ai

Qamar Zaman, data analyst and founder of Coffee With Q, has released a new educational resource titled "Dealer Throttle: The Hidden Force Controlling Intraday Price Action." The resource explores how options market maker hedging activity influences price movement in SPY and SPX zero days to expiration (0DTE) trading.

Read the resource here: www.coffeewithq.org/trading-spy-spx-zero-dte-new-qz-dealer-throttle-the-hidden-force-controlling-intraday-price-action/

The resource covers:

• How market makers hedge options positions and why it creates directional flow
• The relationship between time decay and dealer hedging activity throughout the trading session
• Why price gravitates toward high open interest strikes
• The "Throttle Effect" — understanding zones of bullish and bearish pressure based on positioning data
• How 0DTE options behave differently due to accelerated time decay

"Most retail traders focus on price action without understanding the mechanics driving those moves," said Zaman. "Dealer Throttle is about visualizing the data that shows where market makers are likely buying or selling to hedge their positions. It's not about prediction — it's about reading the data that's already there."

The Dealer Throttle concept integrates with Zaman's existing Q Levels system, which tracks exposure data to identify key price levels. The resource explains the educational framework without revealing proprietary calculation methods.

Traders interested in learning more about options positioning data and the Dealer Throttle framework can access the full resource at Coffee With Q: www.coffeewithq.org/trading-spy-spx-zero-dte-new-qz-dealer-throttle-the-hidden-force-controlling-intraday-price-action/

About Coffee With Q

Coffee With Q is a news media platform and educational resource founded by Qamar Zaman. The platform provides market research, data analysis, and trading education focused on options positioning and institutional flow data. Through the IKIGAI program, Coffee With Q offers live trading education sessions and proprietary data visualization tools. For more information, visit www.coffeewithq.org.

Disclaimer

This content is for education and market research only. Qamar Zaman is not a licensed financial advisor, broker, or certified analyst. Nothing in this release or the referenced resource constitutes financial advice, a trade signal, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Trading involves significant risk. Never trade with funds you cannot afford to lose.

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Rene Perras
Coffee With Q News
rp@coffeewithq.org

Dan Herbatschek, founder and CEO of Ramsey Theory Group, has announced a new initiative to strengthen transparency, interpretability, and human-centered design in modern machine learning systems. The effort marks a significant shift in the industry toward making AI not only powerful, but understandable and ultimately more aligned with human judgment and organizational decision-making.

While many AI firms race to build increasingly complex models, Dan Herbatschek has taken the opposite approach: prioritizing clarity, accountability, and epistemological rigor. His academic background in mathematics and the philosophy of knowledge continues to inform his belief that the future of AI depends on making the inner workings of machine learning systems visible, not mysterious.

“Artificial intelligence should empower people, not obscure meaning,” said Herbatschek. “Organizations deserve models they can trust, systems whose logic is traceable, explainable, and consistent with their values and goals.”

A New Direction for the AI Industry

Through Ramsey Theory Group, Herbatschek will lead a specialized initiative offering:

• Auditable machine learning pipelines
• Transparent data-preparation methodologies
• Interpretability-first model design
• Mathematical frameworks for assessing algorithmic reliability
• Educational insights for executives evaluating AI adoption

This initiative positions Dan Herbatschek not just as a technologist but as a public thinker responsible for advancing the field's intellectual foundation. The approach reflects his broader vision: that AI must evolve with philosophical depth and technical precision, working in tandem.

About Dan Herbatschek

Dan Herbatschek is an applied mathematician, entrepreneur, and founder of Ramsey Theory Group. His expertise includes machine learning, Python and JavaScript engineering, mathematical modeling, and transparent systems design. Before launching Ramsey Theory Group, he worked as a data management consultant in New York. Herbatschek is also a writer, known for uniting analytical rigor with personal discipline. Follow Dan Herbatschek on Crunchbase and YouTube.

About Ramsey Theory Group

Ramsey Theory Group is a software engineering and machine learning firm specializing in scalable, data-intensive applications. The company’s mission is to build systems with clarity, precision, and long-term reliability — ensuring organizations can innovate with confidence. To learn more, visit www.ramseytheory.com.

VEVOR, a global omnichannel home improvement brand, today announced “The Great Upgrade: VEVOR $9.9 Trade-Up Event,” a large-scale Black Friday pop-up taking place November 28–29 in Duffy Square, New York City.

As Black Friday undergoes a cultural shift, consumers are moving away from traditional stockpiling and impulse-driven purchasing. Instead, they increasingly prioritize practical, sustainable, and creativity-driven consumption—seeking tools and equipment that improve daily life, enhance efficiency, and unlock income-generating potential.

VEVOR identifies this movement as a “practicality revival”: a rejection of overconsumption and a rising preference for meaningful, durable upgrades that support DIY lifestyles, home studios, and maker cultures.

“Across the industry, we’re seeing a realignment in how people value products during Black Friday — toward practical tools, emotionally meaningful upgrades, and sustainable choices,” said Gavin, brand director at VEVOR. 

VEVOR’s Response: An Experiential Event Built Around Creative Consumption

Against this backdrop, VEVOR is launching The Great Upgrade as both a public installation and a consumer initiative. The event is designed to demonstrate the brand’s philosophy of “creative consumption,” which encourages consumers to invest in accessible tools that empower them to become “creators” of their ideal spaces.

Set in Times Square, one of the world’s most influential advertising stages, the pop-up also reinforces VEVOR’s expanding global footprint and long-term commitment to socially conscious home innovation.

Event Highlights: Five Interactive Zones

The two-day pop-up will feature five interactive zones designed to showcase both the artistic and functional sides of home creation:

• Artist Zone: A collaborating artist will create a live “Home Creator Totem” using repurposed objects, demonstrating how everyday items can be reinvented through craftsmanship.
• Interactive Zone: Visitors can join reward activities by posting with #VevorUpgradeEverySpace, #VevorNewYork, or #VevorTradeIn, and take part in on-site challenges such as “Chisel Ice for Warmth” and the VEVOR Transformation Challenge.
• Product Showcase Area: Featured tools, bestsellers, and trade-in examples demonstrate how VEVOR supports home improvement, DIY projects, and both professional and side-hustle needs.

Aligning a shared high-traffic cultural moment with emerging consumer trends, VEVOR hopes to deepen its industry leadership in affordable home improvement networks.

The company expects the home creator community to grow even larger, the Home Creator Fund to make further progress still, and their firm to put more energy into experiences that are both imaginative and sustainable.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a globally leading omnichannel home improvement brand. The company aims to create comprehensive home ecosystems and thus provides pro-grade performance tools, garden/outdoor, and automotive solutions at a fair price, enabling households to freely create their ideal lifestyles.

Driven by its mission to deliver better, higher-performance labor-saving home-ecosystem equipment, VEVOR continues to unlock the creative potential of every home and reshape the future of global home improvement.

Learn more about VEVOR:

Official website: www.vevor.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vevor.official/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/VEVOR/videos
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@vevor.official
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Vevor-store-273170413401657

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Flora Feng
media@vevor.com

Poetry is the language of the soul and a bridge across cultures. A co-production of China Media Group, the Ministry of Education of China, and the State Language Commission, the 2025 Classical Chinese Poetry Contest will premiere in the U.K. and other European countries to foster a poetic dialogue between the East and West.

Since its debut in 2016, the program has grown into a flagship cultural program in China. It weaves classical poetry into a competitive format and blends poetic beauty and wit to bridge tradition and modernity, the East and West.

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the program brings together contestants from different walks of life — university students, firefighters, teachers, farmers, and more — to showcase the vitality and warmth of classical poetry in contemporary China. Through a vivid social mosaic, it highlights poetry’s living relevance and fulfills its core mission to “bring poetry into daily life.” Esteemed cultural scholars such as Kang Zhen, Meng Man, Li Bo, and Yang Yu will demystify the classics with clear commentary, leading the audience on a poetic journey to discover the emotional and spiritual vocabulary unique to Chinese expression.

The 2025 edition introduces AI-generated imagery and fluid lighting technology to redefine visual storytelling and enable a digital revival of classical motifs. Virtual creations like the “Night Market of Prosperous Chang’an” orchestrate a symphony of technology and poetry, transporting a global audience on an immersive journey into Eastern culture.

The new edition features a refreshed format, which retains beloved segments like “Fei Hua Ling” (a thematic verse chain) and “Poetry in Painting,” while introducing a new challenge round — “Champions’ League” and a situational challenge inspired by the classical painting "The Itinerant Peddler." The fusion of intellectual depth and visual spectacle allows viewers to step into the poetic realm and embark on a cultural journey into the heart of the Chinese spiritual world.

Positioned within the global cultural dialogue, the 2025 Classical Chinese Poetry Contest serves not only as a spiritual anchor for cultural identity among overseas Chinese but also opens a window into the linguistic artistry and philosophical depth of Chinese poetry for European audiences.

The financial and technology landscapes are evolving faster than ever. From blockchain adoption and digital assets to alternative finance and gamified platforms, businesses are seeking innovative solutions to operate more efficiently, reach global markets, and build trust in an increasingly digital economy.

StartupMafia has identified ten companies that are redefining how individuals and institutions interact with finance in 2025. These firms span legal advisory, trading platforms, asset tokenization, education, reputation management, and gamified financial services — all contributing to a more accessible, secure, and transparent digital finance ecosystem.

By blending cutting-edge technology with practical business solutions, these innovators tackle real-world challenges: ensuring regulatory compliance, improving transactional efficiency, expanding access to financial services, and fostering trust in digital assets. Each demonstrates how modern crypto and FinTech companies are scaling operations while delivering meaningful value to users worldwide.

Legal and Compliance Services

LegalBison is a licensed global Corporate Service Provider (CSP) and boutique advisory firm specialising in navigating complex regulatory landscapes across crypto, gaming, and payments. LegalBison guides clients from the moment an idea is formed, analysing their business model to identify the optimal legal jurisdiction for launch. They deliver a full-cycle journey, ensuring businesses launch with clarity, operate with confidence, and maintain long-term compliance.

Crypto Casinos and Gaming Platforms

Founded in 2016, 1Win has established itself as a widely used international crypto casino, operating across Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the Balkans. Its platform supports over 10 languages and a range of local payment methods, including AstroPay, Piastrix, local banks, and TON wallets. 1Win supports BTC, ETH, USDT, TON, XRP, SOL, MATIC, among other digital assets. Its proprietary 1Win Token (BEP-20 with TON integration) is used in Play-to-Earn mechanics, tournaments, and platform missions.

Blockchain Finance and Trading

Headquartered in the UK and founded in 2020, AG META (Ag INC Ltd) develops financial technology solutions focused on Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. The platform enables deep integration of physical and financial assets into blockchain ecosystems, offering tools for asset-backed investment and passive income strategies.

WhiteBIT OTC Crypto Exchange provides high-volume over-the-counter trading services for institutional clients. The platform includes custody, market-making, and API integration, along with dedicated account management. It is designed to support professional traders and businesses with secure, efficient access to the global crypto markets.

TakeProfit.com allows traders to create and deploy custom indicators using Indie Script, a Python-like programming language for technical analysis. It combines multi-exchange data, real-time charts, and a built-in code editor, enabling traders at all levels to build, test, and implement personalized trading strategies without switching between platforms.

TR.ENERGY provides users and businesses the ability to purchase TRON Energy to reduce fees on USDT (TRC-20) transfers. By covering contract execution with Energy, the platform reduces TRX consumption per transaction, helping wallets, merchants, and applications stabilize operational costs for frequent on-chain payments.

Financial Services and Information Platforms

RebelsFunding.com offers capital solutions for individuals and businesses seeking alternative finance outside traditional banking channels. The platform supports financing, lending, and investment services tailored for the modern financial ecosystem.

BestOnlineForexBroker.com is a resource platform that provides comparative analysis of global Forex brokers. It helps traders evaluate brokerage services, regulatory compliance, spreads, and trading conditions to make informed decisions.

Wellcrypto.io provides educational resources and exchange comparison tools to help beginners and experienced traders select platforms suitable for their investment strategies. The platform promotes safe and accessible entry into cryptocurrency investing, supporting wider adoption of digital assets.

Fintech PR and Reputation Management

PRpillar is a global Online Reputation Management (ORM) and FinTech PR agency established in 2014. The company supports financial brands in eliminating negative publicity, building credibility, and maintaining positive visibility across media ecosystems. With a team of over 40 specialists, PRpillar handles strategic campaigns, press releases, thought-leadership placements, and market communications tailored to long-term brand goals.

About StartupMafia

StartupMafia is a digital publisher focused on emerging companies, technology-driven business models, and the platforms shaping global markets. Through editorial lists, industry analysis, and startup insights, StartupMafia highlights how innovation translates into practical impact for businesses and users worldwide. For more information, visit startupmafia.eu.

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StartupMafia.eu Press Department
press@startupmafia.eu

As the holidays approach and families worldwide prepare for delicious dinners and gift-giving, Apolosign unveils its next-generation home schedule management ecosystem. Headlined as the world’s first dual-mode digital calendar, this announcement coincides with the brand’s Black Friday Sale, offering savings on smart displays for organizing family life.

With extended family in town, school schedules piling up, and professional meetings, fragmented lists and cluttered apps start to disrupt the natural flow of a household. Apolosign’s latest product lineup, including the Apolosign Digital Calendar, Apolosign Portable TV, and Apolosign Digital Photo Frame, ensures a more user-friendly environment. Families enjoy approachable technology that makes time visible and routines collaborative.

“We built our company because beautiful design doesn’t have to stop at technology or price tags,” says Fyhack, Apolosign’s product lead. “This holiday should be about making memories and not about stressing over schedules or missed appointments.”

Building an Efficient Home Where Every Hour Matters

Apolosign has grown from a small research and development (R&D) startup in 2008 to a global, family display brand that makes technology more affordable. The commitment to unite design, research, and manufacturing under a single roof ensures that professional-grade products are offered at direct-to-consumer pricing.

During the upcoming Black Friday promotions, customers save on infusing organization and communication into the household. Apolosign’s Digital Calendar offers a flagship device for any sized family. When combined with the Apolosign Smart TV and decorative digital photo frames, families receive an easier digital ecosystem to manage busy schedules, share fond memories, and improve the household rhythm.

Introducing the World’s First Dual-Mode Digital Calendar

At the center of this advanced household ecosystem is the Apolosign Digital Calendar. As the world’s first dual-mode calendar, it ensures a smoother connection. Available in 15.6-inch, 21.5-inch, and 27-inch models (with 4K resolution in the 27-inch model), the digital wall calendars have two primary modes. The first is Calendar Mode, where families can quickly catch up on color-coded schedules, reminders, and to-do lists that can be synced across various devices.

The second is Android Mode. Here, family members can open full app functionality and customize widgets, bringing smart home automation into the kitchen, laundry, or living room, including Google Assistant voice integration for a hands-free experience.

Conflicts are avoided through active syncing and positive family routines created using Apolosign’s Points and Reward System. This helps kids develop time management habits by setting a series of achievable goals, all within a screen with auto-brightness control, touch operation, and interface templates that can be used as a digital photo display for a more tailored décor.

Apolosign Portable TV: Mobility and Entertainment Meet Routine

Complementing the digital wall calendar is Apolosign’s Portable TV. Families can extend the scheduling experience with either a 24-inch or 32-inch screen (1080p or 4K in the 32-inch model). Here, popular movies, TV, and music streaming meet enhanced productivity for large-screen schedule visibility anywhere in the home.

For households with flexible living spaces, such as a hybrid working situation or frequent guests, the Apolosign Portable TV includes a high-capacity battery, allowing the device to move from the kitchen to the garage to the backyard porch without missing a family-friendly streaming session.

During the Apolosign Black Friday sale, the hybrid display adds even more home connectivity and scheduling efficiency, supporting the brand’s mission to make technology more affordable for every household.

Digital Photo Frames: Turning Technology into Nostalgic Warmth

The holiday season also means having photos of cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and close friends visible whenever they come to visit. Those displays are made easier with the third pillar of the connected home ecosystem: the Apolosign Digital Photo Frames.

Available in both standard digital photo frames and a 10-inch 2K High-Resolution Neon Light option, family members can send photos and short-form videos to all areas of the house. All the frames support playback modes, including slideshows and carousels. They can be conveniently mounted on walls, desks, side tables, or used as a centerpiece when serving the holiday meal.

The unique Apolosign 10-inch 2K Neon Light Digital Photo Frame has a luminous border, offering a more immersive ambient glow to any photo. In a compact form factor, it elevates elegance, merging decorative design with emotional storytelling.

A Day with Apolosign: Where Connected Screens Simplify Home Life

Picture, for a moment, the confusion of a typical holiday at home. Apolosign cuts through that complexity with devices that ensure greater communication and time efficiency. In the kitchen, parents can view the day's schedule on the Apolosign Digital Calendar. That prevents missed airport pickups and refines grocery shopping lists.

While parents are busy, kids can catch up on homework by video conferencing with classmates on the Apolosign Portable TV. When homework is over and reward points are granted, they can turn to their favorite streaming shows and music before guests arrive.

In the front hallway, an Apolosign Digital Frame, highlighting last year’s holiday sets, helps guests feel at home as they take off their coats and share memories. At dinner, the 10-inch 2K Neon Light Digital Photo Frame creates an even more immersive memory as the perfect backdrop to home-cooked food being shared.

There is a new household heartbeat when Apolosign provides a linkable, information-driven, and emotionally empowering display across every room.

Apolosign’s Black Friday Sale 2025: Smarter Homes, Honest Prices

To help celebrate the holiday season, Apolosign is offering an exclusive Black Friday sale running from November 20 to December 2, 2025. Shoppers enjoy up to $50 off orders of select Apolosign products over $200, including this digital ecosystem lineup.

For Apolosign, innovation is not about expensive complexity but simple clarity wrapped in stunning and modern design. The brand’s affordable technology ensures that the joy of sharing experiences, from family coordination to home aesthetics, is at the core of this year’s holiday season.

About Apolosign

Founded in 2008, Apolosign is a direct-to-consumer smart display brand with affordable family pricing. The brand unites design, R&D, and manufacturing under one roof, serving over one million households and bringing home electronics availability to more families. Every design is guided by the belief that a truly great product is one that everyone can afford. Fore more information, visit www.apolosign.com.

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Rachel Wilson
kemilyjtech@gmail.com

Quirky Pickle Studio is excited to announce the launch of its new 8-week Quirky Pickle Language Lab™ Enrichment Program for children ages 6–11, beginning January 2026 in downtown Charleston. Designed for both homeschool families and traditional school students, the program blends hands-on writing, spelling, vocabulary building, and penmanship practice in a fun, nurturing, screen-free learning environment.

Each student attends once per week for a two-hour session, with a maximum of six students per class. Families may choose from six weekly time slots to accommodate after-school and daytime needs. The full eight-week program is $400, and includes all materials, notebooks, learning tools, and light snacks.

“At a time when so much learning happens behind screens, we wanted to bring back the joy, creativity, and confidence that comes from pen-to-paper writing,” says founder Jennifer Partin, an award-winning writer and communications professional. “Our sessions help students strengthen vocabulary, improve spelling, practice cursive, and develop storytelling skills they will use for years.”

What the Program Includes

• Weekly spelling and vocabulary exploration
• Penmanship and optional cursive writing practice
• Creative story prompts using weekly word lists
• One-on-one feedback and guided writing support
• A screen-free, focused environment that builds confidence
• A cumulative writing notebook students keep at the end
• A no-pressure review of progress and optional test-taking practice

This enrichment program is particularly beneficial for homeschool students seeking structured literacy support outside the home, as well as public and private school students who need additional spelling, vocabulary, and writing reinforcement.

Program Benefits

• Reinforces ELA foundations
• Strengthens writing fluency
• Encourages creativity and imagination
• Helps build test-taking comfort without grades
• Teaches self-expression through storytelling
• Supports fine-motor skill development through handwriting practice

Registration is now open, and space is extremely limited due to the small-group format.

About Quirky Pickle

Quirky Pickle Studio in Charleston provides creative services, educational enrichment programs, and strategic communication support for families, small businesses, and the local community. The studio focuses on pen-to-paper learning, imagination, and meaningful connection, because we're old-fashioned like that. We return to what worked, helping students solidify knowledge, spark creativity, and build confidence in a fun, personalized way. For more information, visit quirkypickle.com.

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Jennifer Partin
Quirky Pickle
media@quirkypickle.com

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the expansion of its stablecoin settlement capabilities across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa region (CEMEA) through a partnership with Aquanow, a global digital assets platform expert in liquidity and infrastructure solutions.

The integration of Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure with Visa’s world-class technology stack will enable Visa’s network of issuers and acquirers to settle transactions using approved stablecoins such as USDC, reducing costs, operational friction, and settlement times.

With strong demand among financial institutions for faster and more cost-effective cross-border transactions, Visa is leveraging stablecoins to digitize the backend of money movement, supporting 365-day settlement. In 2023, Visa became one of the first major payments networks to settle transactions in stablecoin when it piloted enabling clients to fulfill their settlement obligations in USDC. To date, monthly volume has passed a $2.5 billion annualized run rate.

“By harnessing the power of stablecoins and pairing them with our trusted global technology, we are enabling financial institutions in CEMEA to experience faster and simpler settlements,” said Godfrey Sullivan, Head of Product and Solutions for CEMEA at Visa. “Our partnership with Aquanow is another key step in modernizing the back-end rails of payments, reducing reliance on traditional systems with multiple intermediaries, and preparing institutions for the future of money movement.”

Phil Sham, CEO of Aquanow, said: “Visa’s reliable global network has long moved money securely and efficiently. Together, Visa and Aquanow are unlocking new ways for institutions to participate in the digital economy, leveraging stablecoin technology to settle with the speed and transparency of the internet.”

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

About Aquanow

Aquanow is a global institutional digital asset platform with deep expertise in liquidity and infrastructure, powering fast-growing banks, neobanks, brokerages, and payment companies. The company operates technology infrastructure and underwrites billions of dollars in monthly crypto brokerage and payment transactions. Established in 2018, Aquanow employs over 170 team members across offices worldwide. In 2024, for the second consecutive year, Aquanow was recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, achieving a four-year revenue growth rate of 3,022%. For further information on Aquanow, please visit www.aquanow.com.

In the UAE, Aquanow operates via Aquanow ME FZE, which is incorporated in Dubai World Trade Centre, under license number L-2795 and regulated by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority with license (VL/24/01/001) activities including Broker-Dealer Services, Lending and Borrowing Services and Management and Investment Services. Virtual assets come with risks, including price fluctuations and the chance of losing your investment. They aren’t covered by financial protections, so it’s important to understand these risks fully.

Fluence, a cloudless computing platform designed for enterprise use, has announced its offering of compute credits on the TON Builders portal for TON-based projects to significantly accelerate development and reduce infrastructure operating costs. Using Fluence compute credits builders can save up to 85% on cloud costs. This opportunity is presented for all builders within the TON ecosystem who are building on or integrating with TON and require high-performance, cost-efficient computing resources.

Fluence’s network provides high-performance compute infrastructure optimized for both AI and blockchain workloads. The platform offers access to the latest AMD Zen5 hardware across global data centers, ensuring high throughput and reliability.

Capabilities include running compute-intensive TON nodes and deploying demanding compute environments for AI and ML pipelines. Fluence’s GPU fleet features top-of-the-line models, including NVIDIA, H100, RTX series, and the upcoming B200, enabling both inference and large-scale model training. CPU and GPU servers can be seamlessly rented and managed through the Fluence Console UI or programmatically via API, allowing teams to automate and scale infrastructure on demand.

Fluence Grant Tiers

• Builder Tier: For early-stage TON projects or MVPs. Credit allocation between $2,000–5,000 credits.
• Growth Tier: For active mainnet or scaling projects. Credit allocation between $5,000–$10,000 credits.
• Enterprise Tier: For large-scale or infrastructure-heavy projects. Credit allocation is determined by project scope and requirements.

Credits are valid for 6–12 months, depending on the tier, at the discretion of the Fluence team.

Fluence will also provide onboarding support to assist teams in infrastructure setup and deployment.

Applicants must be active builders on TON, have an MVP with real users, be self-funded or in early-stage fundraising, and currently incurring infrastructure spend.

“Most promising ideas die at the ‘it’s too expensive to run this in production’ stage. With Fluence credits available through the TON Builders portal, early-stage teams can afford to experiment with decentralized compute from day one — and then grow into long-term, sustainable infrastructure as their user base scales”, said Evgeny Ponomarev, co-founder of Fluence.

All Perks for TON Builders

• Grant in Compute Credits: Access to the initial batch with a total allocation of up to $100,000 in Fluence compute credits. Given Fluence's pricing is up to 85% lower than large clouds, this is equivalent to approximately $700,000 worth of centralized cloud resources.
• Support for Scaling Startups: Fluence will match existing infrastructure spend with compute credits, instantly unlocking greater resource utilization and improving cost efficiency.
• Support for Early-Stage Ventures: Receive foundational server and GPU (coming soon) credits that significantly lower the barrier to entry, enabling teams to move quickly from experimentation to long-term adoption.
• Developer-Friendly Product: The core product is standard virtual servers, meaning there is no specialized learning curve needed for backend developers to start deploying applications.

Projects focused on data analytics, databases, blockchain nodes, audio/video streaming, and gaming have particularly high chances to be accepted for the grant. Builders ready to scale their infrastructure and cut cloud costs may fill in the application form on the Fluence page of TON Builders portal.

About Fluence

Fluence is a DePIN cloudless decentralized computing platform that delivers resilient, enterprise-grade compute at lower cost than centralized clouds. The network aggregates capacity from top-tier enterprise-grade data centers worldwide, giving builders open access to the resources they need for AI, Web3, and general-purpose applications. Fluence is governed by the Fluence DAO, and its native token FLT powers governance, staking, and coordination across the network. For more information, visit www.fluence.network.

About The Open Network (TON)

The Open Network (TON) is putting crypto in every pocket. By building a Web3 ecosystem within Telegram Messenger, TON is giving billions the opportunity to own their digital identity, data, and assets. Established in Switzerland in 2023, The Open Network Foundation is a non-profit organization funded entirely by community contributions. The Open Network Foundation acts in the interests of the community by supporting initiatives that help achieve The Open Network's mission.

The Open Network Foundation empowers TON projects without controlling TON technology and is one of many network contributors in the decentralized TON Community. TON operates on an open-source codebase, allowing contributions from anyone, and has no single controlling authority.

To learn more, visit builders.ton.org.

ABC Photoshoot, a leading visual-content provider in Florida, is sharing expert recommendations to help restaurants improve visual marketing and strengthen guest engagement. These insights come from the company’s work with partner restaurants across Florida.

Founded in 2023, ABC Photoshoot is recognized for producing high-impact food and atmosphere photography, event coverage, daily social media content, and complimentary portraits for restaurant owners and staff. The company’s no-upfront-cost model provides businesses a low-risk entry point to professional visual content.

Founder Luka Dudkin built the company after recognizing the need for structured, impact-driven visual marketing in the hospitality sector. He developed a scalable approach that helps restaurants maintain a consistent, high-quality digital presence.

“Strong visual storytelling is no longer optional for restaurants. It’s the language your guests speak,” Luka Dudkin said. “When people emotionally connect with what they see, they don’t just visit; they return and bring their friends.”

With a team of more than 20 professionals, ABC Photoshoot supports over 15 partner restaurants using an AI-enhanced production workflow that’s unique in the market. The company reports improvements across partner restaurants, including 5% to 20% higher guest return rates, more referrals, and stronger online brand recognition.

A signature aspect of ABC Photoshoot’s service is providing each guest with a branded photo souvenir that encourages organic sharing across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Google, and other social platforms. “Photography becomes marketing the moment a guest shares it. We create this bridge for every restaurant,” Luka Dudkin said.

Based on its work with restaurants across Florida, ABC Photoshoot shares the following practices:

• Capture genuine guest moments: Photos of fundamental interactions show energy and comfort, giving viewers a sense of the experience during service hours.
• Use branded photo souvenirs to support organic sharing: Providing guests with professional images encourages natural promotion on major social platforms.
• Maintain daily content flow on social media: Steady posting keeps restaurants visible and ensures that audiences see the venue as active and up to date.
• Showcase interiors and atmosphere: Clear images of lighting, layout, and ambiance help potential guests understand the environment and decide if it fits their plans.
• Use emotional, story-driven food photos: Images that capture a dish's character help guests form expectations and spark interest before their visit.

ABC Photoshoot continues to focus on quality, supported by experienced photographers and its AI-enhanced workflow. The company’s work has helped venues strengthen brand recognition and guest engagement across Florida.

About ABC Photoshoot

ABC Photoshoot is a Florida-based visual content agency specializing in photography and digital content for restaurants. The company offers its services with no upfront costs and supports hospitality businesses with high-impact visual storytelling and AI-enhanced production systems. For more information, visit abcphotoshoot.com or follow ABC Photoshoot on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn (Luka Dudkin).

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Luka Dudkin
luka@abcphotoshoot.com

Perseu Counterintelligence, a private Brazilian firm specializing in high-complexity conflict resolution, led by its founder, JL Soares (José Lemes Soares), announced today the institutional consolidation of its strategic operations, following the conclusion of several large-scale disputes that brought national attention to the firm’s methodology and its lead strategist, JL Soares.

The announcement formalizes the structure, processes, and multidisciplinary architecture that the company has applied internally for years, but had never publicly defined as an institutional framework.

“This is not the launch of something new — it is the formal acknowledgment of a system we have used repeatedly in real conflicts,” said JL Soares. “After the last cases we resolved, including those reported publicly, it became clear that we needed an institutional structure that reflects what Perseu already is: a strategic architect and high-level coordinator for situations where traditional mechanisms fail.”

A Methodology Built in the Field, Not in a Classroom

According to Perseu, the institutionalization process involves public clarification of the company’s internal pillars — including strategic design, structural mapping, integrated legal synchronization, counterintelligence tactics, multidisciplinary coordination, operational risk mapping, and analysis of covert organizational dynamics inside corporations, family groups, and shareholder groups.

The firm emphasizes that it does not operate as a private intelligence contractor, nor as a psychological consultancy, nor as a law firm — but rather as a hybrid strategic unit designed to identify the core challenge and deploy the necessary resources. Perseu specializes in intervening in civil disputes where:

• Multiple strategic fronts overlap (legal, organizational, reputational, and operational)
• Traditional professionals cannot move because they lack the central strategic roadmap
• A structural block obstructs negotiations, or there is internal sabotage, information asymmetry, or severe organizational risk

Perseu’s methodology was shaped by years of operations in corporate deadlocks, shareholder conflicts, inheritance battles, and situations involving systemic failure.

“People see only the surface symptoms,” Soares explains. “But behind many complex disputes, there are invisible structures — strategic, organizational, and structural — that traditional tools cannot access. Our role is to identify these deep structures, design a solution pathway, and orchestrate the best talent in the market to achieve resolution.”

A Broader Portfolio of High-Stakes Civil Conflicts

While many of Perseu’s operations are confidential, the company confirmed that its institutional consolidation was also influenced by work in:

• Reputational crises involving high-profile individuals
• Large-scale digital exposure
• Family disputes involving risk, coercion or power imbalance
• Corporate impasses influenced by emotional or behavioral sabotage
• Cases involving external criminal threats to vulnerable family members
• Situations where private actors attempted to manipulate the legal process
• Internal factional disputes inside organizations
• International conflicts involving executives abroad

Defining Strategic Counterintelligence

In its announcement, Perseu clarifies the nature of the discipline it practices:

• Counterintelligence is strategic architecture used to solve multi-front conflicts.

It is a discipline used to:

• Dismantle invisible structures that sustain conflict
• Protect organizations from internal sabotage
• Diagnose structural and power asymmetries
• Synchronize and manage legal, operational, emotional, and reputational vectors
• Build resolution pathways in environments where traditional tools stall

The firm states that this is common practice in certain international environments, especially in Europe and Israel, but still widely misunderstood in Latin America.

Motivation Matters: Perseu Does Not Accept Every Case

One of the defining characteristics of Perseu’s institutional identity is that it does not accept cases solely based on money.

“Our work requires emotional alignment, motivation and technical conditions,” Soares explains. “A truckload of money cannot buy our intervention if we see that the structure is corrupted beyond our ethical parameters, or if the case lacks the minimum conditions required for resolution.”

He stresses that while the firm charges for its services — as its operations require multidisciplinary, high-level personnel — the company only accepts cases that make sense internally for its team. This alignment-first approach became part of the firm’s institutional consolidation because, according to Perseu, it is impossible to conduct high-complexity interventions without full internal cohesion.

International Reach and Multidisciplinary Network

Perseu’s consolidation announcement also formalizes its team of external specialists, which includes:

• Ethical hackers
• Digital forensic collaborators
• Behavioral analysts
• Attorneys in Israel, the United States, Eastern Europe, and Brazil
• Strategists specialized in crisis mapping
• Security analysts
• Subject-matter experts depending on the case

These relationships existed informally for years, but are now part of the firm’s documented structure.

About Perseu Counterintelligence

Perseu Counterintelligence is a private Brazilian firm specializing in high-complexity conflict resolution, integrating legal-strategy synchronization and advanced counterintelligence methodologies. The company's unique approach includes advanced techniques often applied at the government level and expertise in scenario reading for conflict forecasting. The company operates in Brazil and internationally, with strategic partners in the United States, Israel, Eastern Europe, and other regions. For more information, visit perseucounterintelligence.com.

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Ana Ribeiro
Media Relations
admin@perseucounterintelligence.com
+55 11 91851-7559

JB.com News, a digital brand active in online sports experiences, has been named official sponsor of the Deccan Gladiators for the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. The collaboration covers season-long storytelling, player access, and compliance-led fan engagement, tailored to how fans follow fast-format cricket in permitted markets. The Gladiators are three-time Abu Dhabi T10 champions (2021, 2022, 2024) and have reached five finals in six seasons.

The partnership aligns with a core squad configured for short-format impact. JB.com News will spotlight preparation, in-game decision-making, and post-match takeaways to help supporters track decisive moments across  the season.

For JB.com News, the agreement extends a sports-entertainment model built around match-night journeys and game-focused experiences. The brand works around live fixtures with elements such as pre-game angles, key-moment breakdowns and result-driven fan touchpoints, helping audiences follow the match narrative on and off the scoreboard. Activities are planned with a compliance-first mindset and delivered in cooperation with licensed partners only in permitted markets, maintaining a clear, disclosure-led separation between fan engagement and transactional services.

What fans can expect:

• Match-night activations with quick quotes and key phases identified within hours of stumps
• Training-ground briefs on roles, match-ups and preparation
• Club-access moments with core players during the season
• Community drops/Q&As aligned to marquee fixtures

All activity will observe market-by-market rules and be delivered through region-appropriate channels.

About JB.com News

JB.com News is a digital brand operating in sports entertainment, working with teams, tournaments and fan communities through compliant communications, fan initiatives and selected partnership activity. It focuses on helping audiences follow the games, moments and outcomes that matter to them, while cooperating with licensed partners only in permitted markets. Availability of certain experiences may vary by jurisdiction. For more information, visit jb.com.

About Deccan Gladiators

Founded in 2019, Deccan Gladiators are a leading Abu Dhabi T10 franchise and three-time champions (2021, 2022, 2024). The team have reached five finals in six seasons, building a reputation for short-format pedigree, powerplay intent and death-over efficiency. For more information, visit deccangladiators.com.

Media Contact

Support Team
press@jb.com

Hummingbird Executive, registered in France, today announced the launch of its secure digital platform — designed exclusively for carefully selected companies and family offices prioritizing client privacy. The platform combines access to exclusive products and investment opportunities with a full suite of white glove services for global travel and lifestyle management.

Reserved for vetted clients, partners are committed to confidentiality. Hummingbird Executive offers a unified environment where users can discreetly explore off-market opportunities, structure transactions, and coordinate bespoke services for their clients. This hub has been built to meet the expectations of high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high-net-worth clients, and family offices — layers that represent them.

"Hummingbird Executive app was created to restore trust, privacy, and efficiency in a world where sensitive transactions and reservations are often handled across unsecured channels," said Guillaume Nardini, head of white-glove services. "Our platform allows selected partners to offer their clients a higher standard of service while maintaining strict control over data and identity."

A Secure Gateway to Exclusive Opportunities

Hummingbird Executive is engineered as a secure environment where approved partners can:

• Access exclusive products and investment opportunities, including off-market assets and curated deals.
• Connect directly with owners, legal representatives, and vetted professionals.
• Manage documentation and communication under strict privacy protocols, avoiding unnecessary exposure of client identities.

This approach allows companies and family offices to expand their offerings while preserving the discretion their clients require.

White-Glove Travel and Lifestyle Services

Beyond investments and product access, Hummingbird Executive offers white-glove travel and lifestyle services worldwide. Partners can choose to extend these benefits to their clients, including:

• End-to-end travel reservations, ranging from commercial flights and private aviation to yachts, hotels, and villas.
• Lifestyle and concierge services, such as fine dining reservations, event creation, and on-the-ground support through trusted partners.
• A centralized communication channel ''in-app'' managing complex, private or corporate travel itineraries and single requests with a single point of contact.

All services are designed to be delivered under the partner's chosen framework, allowing them to maintain their client relationship while leveraging Hummingbird Executive's network and expertise.

Built around Privacy and Selectivity

Access to the Hummingbird Executive platform is by invitation or qualification only.

Prospective partner companies are screened based on their commitment to client privacy, regulatory compliance, and long-term relationship management.

By maintaining a selective ecosystem, Hummingbird Executive ensures that every stakeholder from asset owners to family offices and their clients operates within a trusted environment where discretion is non-negotiable.

About Hummingbird Executive

Hummingbird Executive is a high-end concierge and lifestyle management platform created for individuals and organizations who demand more than the ordinary. We combine privileged access, cutting-edge technology, and discreet service to deliver seamless experiences across the globe. For more information, visit hummingbirdexecutive.com or download the app to talk to a live assistant. 

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Hummingbird Executive Team
contact@hummingbirdexecutive.com
+33 6 72 09 59 24

AIxCrypto Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC, “AIxC” or “the Company”) today officially announced the company’s renaming from Qualigen to AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIXC).

AIxC will take blockchain as its foundational technology and artificial intelligence as the core driving force, committed to creating a globally leading ecosystem that integrates AI, crypto, and blockchain, connecting Web2 and Web3, and aiming to become the No. 1 gateway to the AI Web3 world and a brand-new ecosystem unifying Web2 and Web3.

YT Jia, AIxC’s chief advisor, as well as FF’s founder and global co-CEO, said: “As AIXC’s controlling and majority shareholder, FF believes this renaming marks the official completion of the FFAI + AIXC ‘dual flywheel, dual bridge, dual listing’ system, opening a new era of high-speed dual empowerment between EAI + Crypto. We believe that cross-ecosystem breakthroughs and deep integration are the true future of Web3.”

In conjunction with the renaming ceremony, AIxCrypto officially released a new logo and its official website: aixcrypto.ai. It symbolizes the unlimited possibilities created by the two-way synergy between AI and crypto.

AIxC focuses on the brand-new “three driving forces” strategy and business. The first driving force is the BesTrade DeAI Agent and Web3 AI terminal, which is the No. 1 entrance for Web3 trading and consists of three products.

Through the DeAI Agent, Web3 Store, and the independently developed Web3 AI terminal, this three-in-one framework reconstructs the way users enter Web3.

• BesTrade DeAI Agent: A one-stop aggregated trading entrance, responsible for intelligence aggregation, AI decision-making, copy-trading, and execution, providing each user with professional-level AI trading capabilities.
• Web3 Store: The unified entrance for Web3 application ecosystems, enabling Web3 applications to be installed and used as easily as in an App Store.
• The Web3 AI terminal: The next-generation on-chain native smart device, lowering barriers to Web3 usage and bringing users an enhanced experience.

The second driving force is RWA and EAI ecosystem development, which is the No. 1 entrance for Web3 EAI. It includes two categories of products:

• Web3 and EAI ecosystem contribution: As the core builder of the AIxC Foundation, AIxC is developing foundational infrastructure for the RWA and EAI ecosystem. More details will be revealed in the upcoming whitepaper published by the AIxC Foundation.
• RWA services: One of the key businesses of the second driving force will be the development of stock-tokenization RWA. The first tokenized stock project will be FFAI stock. Through an independent third party, the first batch will include the purchase of USD 5 million worth of FFAI stock to explore the stock-token business.

The third driving force is crypto-asset AI management. The two major products include crypto-asset AI management and the C10 Index. This represents the transformation from a traditional crypto treasury to an AI-driven crypto-asset management platform.

In addition, AIxC aims to generate five major reverse empowerment effects for FFAI, jointly building a next-generation converged ecosystem of “EAI Mobility + Web3 + Blockchain + Crypto Asset Application”:

• Financing empowerment: Stock tokenization is expected to help FFAI obtain lower-cost, more efficient, and sustainable strategic financing paths compared to Web2. Furthermore, this may help reduce FFAI’s future need for additional debt-to-equity swaps for AIXC.
• Asset empowerment: Expected investment returns from AIXC will bring continuous cash flow to FF and enhance asset value.
• Technology and business empowerment: Promote on-chain confirmation of EAI EV assets and launch integrated EAI + RWA products.
• User empowerment: Through Web3, unlock global crypto traffic entry points and significantly expand the FFAI user ecosystem.
• Valuation empowerment: Through Web3 narrative reshaping market perception, unlocking valuation premiums generated by AI + Crypto cross-dimensional synergy.

Next, AIxCrypto will achieve phased goals through product and technology innovation, mergers and acquisitions, rapidly realizing the three-driving-forces strategy. The company simultaneously launched AIxC Labs, targeting global developers, research teams, and partners, investing in outstanding AI and Web3 projects, promoting the implementation of AI-Web3 frontier technologies, and jointly building an open and sustainable digital ecosystem. Any AI- and Web3-related projects seeking investment are welcome to contact the company.

Jerry Wang, co-CEO of AIxC, stated that AIxC is committed to building a global leading ecosystem that integrates AI, crypto, and blockchain, bridging Web2 and Web3. The company is currently developing three core capabilities: AI-driven trading infrastructure, institutional-grade crypto asset management systems, and future-oriented decentralized technology protocols. Its goal is to enable capital to flow safely, reliably, and intelligently between the traditional financial system and the digital economy — truly realizing a next-generation Internet of Value.

In terms of product technology, the company will serve as a key contributor to the AIxC Foundation, driving the comprehensive development of RWA and EAI, AI DePin infrastructure, ecosystem token systems, and compliance frameworks. At the same time, the company will work closely with global stablecoin issuers to launch stablecoins, becoming the core settlement hub for the FFAI supply chain and the EAI ecosystem.

In terms of investment and commercialization, the company will undertake a systematic layout in RWA protocols, AI Agents, DeFi infrastructure, and payment technologies. The goal is to complete 2 to 3 strategic investments by 2026 and to establish a global growth engine for BesTrade DeAI Agent, achieving comprehensive growth in user base, transaction volume, and ecosystem partnerships.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, including statements regarding AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc. (“AIxCrypto”) within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release, including financial projections, whether written or oral, that refer to expected or anticipated future actions and results of AIxCrypto, are forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect our current projections and expectations about future events as of the date of this press release. AIxCrypto cannot give any assurance that such forward-looking statements or financial projections will prove to be correct.

The information provided in this press release does not identify or include any risks or exposures of AIxCrypto that could materially and adversely affect the performance or risk profile of the Company. By their nature, forward-looking statements and financial projections involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties — both general and specific — that may cause the Company’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any estimates or projections expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to: business, economic, and capital market conditions; the heavily regulated industry in which AIxCrypto operates; current or future laws or regulations and new interpretations of existing laws or regulations; the inherent volatility and regulatory uncertainty associated with cryptocurrency investments; legal and regulatory requirements; market conditions and demand for our products; the ability to reach an agreement for the purchase of FFAI common shares; our relationships with customers and business partners; our ability to successfully define, design, and release new products that meet customer needs; our ability to attract, retain, and motivate qualified personnel; competition in our industry; failure of counterparties to perform contractual obligations; systems, network, telecommunications, or service disruptions or failures, or cyber-attacks; our ability to obtain additional financing on reasonable terms or at all; litigation outcomes and related costs; our ability to maintain and enforce intellectual property rights and defend against third-party claims; and our ability to manage growth. Readers are cautioned that this list of factors should not be considered exhaustive.

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About AIxCrypto

AIxCrypto is a U.S.-Nasdaq-listed company dedicated to building a world-leading ecosystem that integrates AI and blockchain while bridging Web2 and Web3. Its core products include the BesTrade DeAI Agent and the AIxC ecosystem products. For more information, visit www.aixcrypto.ai.

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A Colorado judge has ruled that testimony from a medical billing and coding expert may proceed in a personal injury case pending in Arapahoe County District Court — a decision that could influence how courts evaluate the reasonableness of medical charges in litigation across the state, according to No World Borders.

On July 24, 2025, District Court Judge Don Jesse Toussaint denied a motion to exclude the testimony of expert witness Michael Arrigo, an authority on medical billing and healthcare economics, in the matter of Brent Nelson and Kara Merritts v. Benyam Chebud, TIPS, Inc. d/b/a Domino’s Pizza & Domino’s Pizza, LLC (Case No: 2024CV30949). The ruling, which cited the Colorado Rules of Evidence 702 and referenced People v. Shreck, allows Arrigo to provide analysis on the usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) charges for the plaintiff’s medical care based on various standardized coding systems.

Court documents indicate Arrigo’s testimony will address the appropriateness of the plaintiff’s medical bills using methodologies that compare Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, Diagnosis Related Groupings (DRGs), Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. His analysis, as described in pleadings, also includes comparing charges for hospital stays and episodes of care using DRG algorithms, reviewing inpatient and skilled nursing facility (SNF) charges, and examining billing practices without factoring in collateral sources such as insurance payments.

Judge Toussaint’s order specifically noted that Arrigo’s opinion would extend to rebutting the methods used by the opposing party’s expert, particularly concerning the reliability of DRG determinations and the billing practices of SNFs. According to the order, Arrigo’s assessment incorporates a review of patient clinical documentation, physician certifications, and the unique characteristics involved in hospital and SNF billing, including the Minimum Data Set (MDS) used to determine RUG scores for patient care classification.

The court’s decision was reached after considering a motion in limine by the defense to exclude Arrigo’s testimony. The court denied the motion, finding that Arrigo’s qualifications and methodologies satisfied Colorado’s standards for expert witness admissibility. Under CRE 702, courts are charged with ensuring expert testimony is both relevant and the product of reliable principles and methods. In referencing the Colorado Supreme Court decision in People v. Shreck, the court underscored its gatekeeping role, concluding that Arrigo’s testimony met these requirements.

The case, currently proceeding in Arapahoe County, involves allegations concerning the reasonableness of medical expenses incurred following a personal injury incident. The dispute over the admissibility of expert medical billing testimony is notable, as similar issues have arisen in courts nationwide amid ongoing debates about the assessment and substantiation of medical charges in tort litigation.

As the litigation advances, Judge Toussaint’s ruling is expected to serve as a reference point for attorneys and insurers handling cases involving complex medical billing and coding matters. The trial date and subsequent proceedings in Nelson and Merritts v. Chebud et al. will be closely monitored by observers in the legal and healthcare fields.

Case Information and Ruling

Motion in limine to exclude testimony denied under CRE 702, the Colorado state standard for determining the admissibility of expert witness testimony, including scientific evidence. (People v. Shreck); ruling of Don Jesse Toussaint, District Court Judge, July 24, 2025. Brent Nelson and Kara Merritts v. Benyam Chebud, TIPS, Inc. d/b/a Dominoes Pizza & Dominoes Pizza, LLC, Case No: 2024CV30949 District Court, Arapahoe County, Colorado.

About No World Borders

No World Borders are national experts in healthcare data, regulations and economics, specializing in unifying health data quality for actionable views. Their team provides expert witness services across a range of complex areas, including medical billing expert witness, electronic health record and E.H.R. certification standards expert witness, medicare fraud, Medicare LCD, physician compensation expert, and HIPAA privacy expert witness. For more information, visit noworldborders.com.

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Grapevine, the official Christmas Capital of Texas, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days, announced today that it has been named the Best Christmas Town in the “Happy Holidays” category of the Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards 2026. This recognition celebrates the destinations, attractions, and experiences most loved and recommended by Newsweek readers across the United States.

The Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards honor outstanding businesses and organizations that deliver memorable, high-quality experiences to their guests and customers. The 2026 program spotlights excellence in categories such as travel, dining, hospitality, and cultural experiences — including Best Christmas Town 2026.

“Each year, the Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best of the best, as chosen by the people who matter most — our readers,” said Newsweek Global Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. “We’re proud to recognize those organizations that continue to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and customer experience.”

About Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination on the shores of Lake Grapevine and home to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The city blends rich history with modern amenities and is known for its vibrant hospitality. Visitors can choose from world-class accommodations, including the Gaylord Texan Resort, the boutique Hotel Vin, and the family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge. Grapevine features the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, and the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and it hosts major annual events such as GrapeFest® – A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition, and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, which includes more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days. Grapevine was voted Best Christmas Town in the U.S. by Newsweek readers in back-to-back polls, most recently in 2026. To learn more, visit www.grapevinetexasusa.com.

About Newsweek

Newsweek is the global digital news organization built around the iconic 93-year-old American magazine. Newsweek reaches 100 million people monthly with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia. For more information, visit www.newsweek.com.

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Elizabeth Schrack
Director of Communications, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
eschrack@grapevinetexasusa.com