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Midori Earth, an international impact infrastructure development company headquartered in Asunción, has rapidly established itself as a leading force in global impact finance through its Web3 layer, Non Kyoto Protocol (NKP). The platform opens direct access to high-value projects delivering measurable ecological, sustainable, and societal benefits, opportunities once reserved for sovereign funds, multinational corporations, and specialized institutional investors. By combining advanced technology with revenue-backed, real-world assets, Midori Earth positions NKP as a transparent and traceable gateway that connects global capital to institutional-grade infrastructure with proven results and strong market demand.

This leadership position comes as major financial institutions move into the same arena. Recent announcements from BlackRock on large-scale tokenization strategies and JPMorgan’s expansion into alternative and infrastructure investments underscore a market shift already underway. Midori Earth is operating in this space now, backed by over 25 years of successful large-scale infrastructure development across the globe and a model built for scale, positioning NKP ahead of where global giants are only beginning to move.

Institutional-Grade Assets Anchoring the Platform

• Chaco Vivo, certified under VERRA’s Verified Carbon Standard and the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard, is Paraguay’s largest and highest integrity REDD+ conservation program. Representing millions of dollars in infrastructure and operational investment, it protects critical ecosystems, partners with Indigenous communities, and is advancing toward Article 6.2 authorization, placing it among the most valuable credit-generating assets in the global market.
• The Dominican Republic Waste to Valorization Project is a multi-million-dollar facility that transforms municipal solid waste into recoverable materials and clean alternative fuels. By eliminating the liabilities of landfilling and cutting greenhouse gas emissions at scale, it sets a new benchmark for industrial circular economy infrastructure in the Caribbean.
• The Paraguay Institutional Bio Carbon Complex will be the country’s largest institutional-scale producer of biogenic carbon products. This high-capacity facility will convert agricultural and forestry residues into soil-enhancing bio carbon, bio carbon-based fertilizers, and enriched animal feed inputs, replacing chemical and fossil fuel-based alternatives while delivering long-term, verifiable carbon removal at industrial scale.

Together, these developments form a growing portfolio of tangible, high-quality assets engineered for longevity, scalability, and strong market demand.

Converting High-Value Assets into Global Opportunities through NKP

NKP’s proprietary framework enables fractional access to institutional-grade assets, allowing participants worldwide to share in the growth and impact of projects supported by verifiable data, real revenue, and long-term market relevance.

The NKP value model is fueled by revenue from Midori Earth’s growing portfolio of assets and continuous technology advancements. Returns from active projects are reinvested to expand and strengthen the asset base, positioning NKP as a compounding growth engine built on a curated portfolio of tangible, high-integrity ventures.

Redefining Access to Impact Infrastructure

By uniting large-scale project development with a precision-built technology framework, Midori Earth is redefining how institutional-grade assets are financed, accessed, and scaled. With NKP as its compounding growth engine, the company holds a clear lead in one of the fastest-growing sectors in global finance. The portfolio is proven, revenues are accelerating, and market entry points are expanding. Midori Earth and NKP are positioned to set the benchmark for value creation in the impact infrastructure space and to drive sustained global growth.

About Midori Earth

Midori Earth is a global leader in the development of high-integrity impact assets. We design, own, and operate scalable infrastructure that delivers independently verified results and long-term value creation. Non Kyoto Protocol (NKP) serves as the Web3 layer of Midori Earth, providing access to institutional-grade impact projects and infrastructure through a transparent, blockchain-enabled ecosystem. Leveraging expertise in carbon finance, emerging markets, and blockchain-based verification, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of transparency, auditability, and institutional readiness. For more information, visit midori.earth.

About Non Kyoto Protocol (NKP)

NKP is the Web3 layer of Midori Earth, enabling fractional participation in institutional-grade impact assets backed by tangible infrastructure and measurable outcomes. It is built on real revenue, transparent governance, and long-term alignment with global sustainability goals. Learn more about NKP at nonkyotoprotocol.com.

About CEO William Schuman

William Schuman, CEO of Midori Earth and NKP, brings more than 25 years of successful large-scale infrastructure development across the globe. As the project developer behind these initiatives, working with respected international collaborators, he holds direct ownership in high-integrity assets that are strategically leveraged to accelerate the growth of both Midori Earth and NKP. This structure creates a direct conduit between the revenues of proven, large-scale projects and the expansion of global participation in impact finance, underscoring a deliberate commitment to scaling verifiable, high-value investment with lasting ecological, social, and economic impact. Follow William on X at @WilliamNKPCEO.

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William Schuman
william@midori.earth

Remitsy, a dedicated euro remittance service, has reinforced its focus on providing faster and more affordable euro money transfers from Australia and New Zealand to Europe. Built for personal and business users who regularly send funds to Europe, the platform now offers an even more streamlined experience, with support teams based in local time zones, transparent pricing, and competitive exchange rates.

The company’s service caters to a growing demand in the region, where people often send money to Europe to support family, pay tuition, manage property, or settle cross-border business transactions. Unlike global platforms that operate across dozens of currency routes, Remitsy focuses exclusively on one. This allows it to optimise speed, reliability, and cost for users who need to send money from Australia to Europe regularly.

“Remitsy exists because many Australians and New Zealanders are sending money to the same destination: Europe, in euros,” said Marc Alexander Schepis, CEO of Remitsy. “Rather than offering a long list of global destinations, we focus on doing one thing better. This allows us to provide a more efficient and transparent experience.”

Transfers typically settle within one business day. Users receive a complete quote before confirming a transaction, including the amount to be received, the exchange rate, and all associated costs. The service operates in compliance with Australian financial regulations, including know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and uses encrypted data handling to protect user information.

Remitsy’s customers include individuals and businesses, such as parents supporting children abroad, students paying tuition, and companies working with European suppliers. The platform is fully digital and offers customer support during Australian and New Zealand business hours.

About Remitsy

Remitsy (Pulsepoint Pty Ltd) is a money transfer platform focused exclusively on euro transfers from Australia and New Zealand to Europe. The service provides low fees, strong exchange rates, and reliable settlement times under full compliance with Australian financial law. Remitsy serves both personal and business users and is positioned as a cost-effective, simpler alternative to global multi-currency platforms. To learn more, visit www.remitsy.com.

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Marc Alexander Schepis
support@remitsy.com

SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) (“SKYX” or the “Company”), a leading platform technology company with a mission to make homes and buildings safe and smart as the new standard, announced record financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of revenue growth.

SKYX reported Q2 2025 revenues of $23.1 million, a 15% increase from $20.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, as the Company continues to expand market penetration across retail and professional segments in the U.S. and Canada.

Q2 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights

• Revenue Growth: $23.1 million in Q2, marking six straight quarters of growth from $19 million in Q1 2024.
• Cash Reserves: $15.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, up from $12.3 million at March 31, 2025, aided by a working capital model similar to the “Dell Working Capital Model.”
• Gross Profit & Margin: Gross profit increased 23% sequentially to $7.0 million; gross margin improved 7% to 30.3%.
• Cash Flow: Net cash used in operating activities decreased 54% sequentially to $2.0 million, compared to $4.3 million in Q1 2025.
• Profitability Metrics: Adjusted EBITDA loss per share improved to $0.02 from $0.04 in Q1 2025.

Strategic Projects and Partnerships

During the quarter, SKYX secured a major collaboration with a $3 billion mixed-use smart city project in Miami’s Little River District, backed by U.S. and global manufacturers. The Company will supply over 500,000 units of its advanced plug & play smart home technologies for 5,700 residential units, 350,000 square feet of retail/commercial space, and a $35 million Tri-Rail station.

The Company also announced growing demand ahead of the launch of its patented all-in-one smart turbo heater and ceiling fan and entered a sales and marketing partnership with Parrot Uncle, a global ceiling fan and home décor manufacturer.

Additional partnerships include collaborations with Home Depot, Wayfair, top lighting brands Kichler, Quoizel, and EGLO, Cavco Homes for premium prefabricated homes, multiple Florida luxury developments, and a strategic distribution deal with JIT Electrical Supply.

Innovation and Safety Leadership

In Q2, SKYX was granted eight new patents, bringing its total to more than 100 issued and pending worldwide. The Company’s safety code standardization team — led by industry veterans Mark Earley and Eric Jacobson — achieved significant progress, including ANSI/NEMA product specification approval and inclusion in 10 NEC Code Book segments.

Management believes SKYX’s technology could save insurers billions annually by reducing fire hazards, ladder falls, and electrocutions. To support its standardization and licensing goals, the Company signed a five-year global licensing agreement with GE.

Management Commentary

"We are encouraged by our path to the builder/commercial segments, large online and brick-and-mortar retail partners as well as our future potential to realize incremental licensing, subscription, and AI/data aggregation revenues," management stated. "Furthermore, our e-commerce website platform with 60 websites enhances the acceleration of marketing, distribution channels, collaborations, licensing, and sales to both professional and retail segments. Our websites include banners, videos, and educational materials regarding the simplicity, cost savings, timesaving, and lifesaving aspects of the Company’s patented technologies."

Management added, "We believe we have accelerated our pace of sales with a robust gross margin profile, notably managing the cash burn of SKYX. Our e-commerce platform with over 60 websites is expected to continue providing additional cash flow to the Company."

About SKYX Platforms Corp.

As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard. SKYX has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 100 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Additionally, the Company owns over 60 lighting and home decor websites for both retail and commercial segments. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at www.skyplug.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its products and technologies and integrate its products and technologies with First-party platforms or technologies; the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of its products and technologies as a standard feature, including their use in homes, hotels, offices and cruise ships; the Company’s ability to capture market share; the Company’s estimates of its potential addressable market and demand for its products and technologies; the Company’s ability to raise additional capital to support its operations as needed, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Company’s ability to execute on any sales and licensing or other strategic opportunities; the possibility that any of the Company’s products will become National Electrical Code (NEC)-code or otherwise code mandatory in any jurisdiction, or that any of the Company’s current or future products or technologies will be adopted by any state, country, or municipality, within any specific timeframe or at all; risks arising from mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other collaborations; the Company’s ability to attract and retain key executives and qualified personnel; guidance provided by management, which may differ from the Company’s actual operating results; the potential impact of unstable market and economic conditions, including recent measures adopted by the federal government, on the Company’s business, financial condition, and stock price; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. There can be no assurance as to any of the foregoing matters. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management considers earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, as adjusted, an important indicator in evaluating the Company’s business on a consistent basis across various periods. Due to the significance of non-recurring items, EBITDA, as adjusted, enables management to monitor and evaluate the business on a consistent basis. The Company uses EBITDA, as adjusted, as a primary measure, among others, to analyze and evaluate financial and strategic planning decisions regarding future operating investments and potential acquisitions. The Company believes that EBITDA, as adjusted, eliminates items that are not part of the Company’s core operations, such as interest expense and amortization expense associated with intangible assets, or items that do not involve a cash outlay, such as share-based payments and non-recurring items, such as transaction costs. EBITDA, as adjusted, should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, pre-tax income (loss), net income (loss) and cash flows used in operating activities. This non-GAAP financial measure excludes significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company’s financial statements and is subject to inherent limitations. Investors should review the reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the comparable GAAP financial measure. Investors should not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business.

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Jeff Ramson
jramson@pcgadvisory.com

Despite inflation easing only slowly, consumers today have more opportunities than ever to cut their fixed costs with just a few clicks. Comparison, advisory, and e-commerce platforms offer transparency, bundle reward programs, and negotiate special deals that directly benefit users’ wallets. Four examples show just how much can be saved in 2025.

Kreditkarte24.de – “Cashback and Sign-Up Bonuses in Your Pocket”

The meta-portal Kreditkarte24.de currently lists more than 70 credit card products, with many offering cashback rates of 1 to 5 percent. On top of that, providers often offer welcome bonuses—up to €120 for standard and premium cards.

Example: “Commuter Felix” chooses a free 1% cashback card with a €75 sign-up bonus. With a monthly spend of €500 (€6,000 per year), he earns €60 in cashback plus the €75 bonus—€135 saved, with no annual fee.

Stromvergleich.de – “Up to €850 in Electricity Savings with One Click”

The tariff calculator at Stromvergleich.de shows that a household in postal code 69412 using 2,800 kWh annually can reduce electricity costs from €1,780 to €919 in the first year by switching from the default provider to the cheapest alternative—a difference of around €860.

Example: “Single Jana” switches providers right after moving and ends up with €859 more in her household budget.

Kredit.de – “Tailored Mortgage Refinancing Cuts Interest Costs”

As an independent broker, Kredit.de compares real-time offers from over 500 banks. In a sample refinancing case involving €175,000 in remaining debt, the effective interest rate drops from 4.9% to 3.9%.

Example: “The Schulte Family” lowers their monthly payment by about €90 through refinancing and saves over €16,000 in interest over a 15-year fixed-rate term.

Solago.de – “Balcony Solar: Generate Your Own Electricity with Zero Down”

Solago sells plug-and-play solar systems including battery storage. Best-selling sets with four 500-watt panels can save up to €750 annually on electricity bills.

Example: “Mia & Tom” install a 2-kW balcony solar system for €1,549, covering about a third of their annual usage. The system pays for itself in just over two years—after that, the savings go straight into their leisure budget.

Bottom Line: Big Savings, Minimal Effort

By combining credit card bonuses, energy switching, mortgage optimization, and self-generated electricity, households can cut their annual expenses by well over €1,500—no sacrifices needed, just smart use of digital platforms.

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Rainer Brosy
rb@sunset-digital.com

The Global Kratom Coalition (GKC) today praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s announcement to follow the lead of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and issue an emergency scheduling of concentrated synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) opioid products. The move follows growing concern from federal and state health officials about the addictive nature and public health risks of synthetic 7-OH, a novel opioid that is masquerading as a dietary supplement.

Natural leaf kratom was not included or under scrutiny in today’s announcement. 

“Florida’s leadership in taking swift action against dangerous synthetic 7-OH opioid products is a landmark moment in protecting public health,” said Matthew Lowe, Executive Director of the Global Kratom Coalition. “We strongly support enforcement against synthetic 7-OH opioid products, which pose real risks of abuse, dependence, and overdose. Importantly, similar to the FDA’s recommendation, this action draws a clear line between natural kratom leaf products and novel lab-produced potent derivatives like 7, by clearly ensuring that natural kratom leaf is not affected by the emergency scheduling."

This announcement comes after FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary stated on July 29 that the federal government is “targeting a concentrated synthetic byproduct that is an opioid,” underscoring the urgency of state-level action. Despite this clarity, confusion persists among consumers, policymakers, and the media about the fundamental differences between synthetic 7-OH and traditional, plant-based kratom.

“Natural leaf kratom has been used safely for over 50 years by millions of Americans,” Lowe said. “The danger lies in synthetic manipulation by bad actors to create a product that is 13 times more potent than morphine and is in no way similar to natural kratom. Florida has sent a strong message: there’s no place for these dangerous, concentrated opioids in our communities.”

GKC emphasized that the Florida emergency scheduling, which takes immediate effect, aligns with the coalition’s mission to ensure kratom remains available in its natural form while keeping harmful synthetic derivatives off the market. The group urged other states to follow Florida’s lead and act before synthetic concentrated 7-OH opioid products become more widespread.

“We commend Attorney General Uthmeier and Commissioner Makary for prioritizing consumer safety,” Lowe added. “This is exactly the kind of targeted enforcement that protects the public without denying consumer access to natural kratom. We stand ready to work with Florida lawmakers, like the Kratom Consumer Protection Act sponsors Senator Collins and Representative Owen, when the legislature convenes in January to codify this scheduling into law.”

For more information, the Global Kratom Coalition has prepared a one-page fact sheet and a video clip of Dr. Makary’s July 29 remarks to help clarify the differences between natural kratom and synthetic 7-OH products.

About Global Kratom Coalition

The Global Kratom Coalition is an alliance of kratom consumers, experts, and industry leaders dedicated to protecting access to kratom while advancing scientific research, driving consumer education, and developing robust regulations to protect consumers. For more information, visit globalkratomcoalition.org.

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Patrick George
info@globalkratomcoalition.org
+1 916-202-1982

The Stop Gas Station Heroin coalition today praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, accompanied by FDA Director Dr. Marty Makary and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, for taking emergency action to prohibit synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, also known as synthetic 7-OH.

This action marks a critical step toward curbing the spread of Gas Station Heroin — a category of often imported, lab-made substances that include semi-synthetic and synthetic alkaloid products, tianeptine, nitrous oxide, and intoxicating hemp derivatives.

While 7-OH occurs naturally in only trace amounts in the kratom leaf, the products now appearing in gas stations, smoke shops, and convenience stores nationwide bear little resemblance to the plant. Instead, illicit manufacturers are mass producing high-concentration, ultra-potent 7-OH isolates — sold in tablets, capsules, powders, and gummies — that can be up to 13 times more potent than morphine. 

“Florida’s leaders are sending a clear message that these chemically manipulated products have no place on store shelves,” said David Bregger, executive director of Stop Gas Station Heroin. “These chemically manipulated products are deceptively dangerous and addictive. Marketed as ‘natural’ supplements, they behave like prescription opioids — carrying serious risks of respiratory depression, dependence, and fatal overdose.”

Florida’s actions follow last month’s U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation to schedule concentrated 7-OH opioid products under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Both the FDA and the Attorney General’s office have made clear that these measures do not target the kratom leaf, which has been used safely for centuries.

“This represents a major step forward in the fight to protect American consumers from serial bad actors profiting off their addiction,” said Bregger. “Florida — and the FDA — are leading the fight to stomp out the dangerous and deceptive practices fueling the Gas Station Heroin epidemic and robbing our children of their health.

Stop Gas Station Heroin applauds these leaders for using their enforcement authority to hold illicit companies accountable and urges other states to follow Florida’s lead and use their enforcement authority to keep illicit synthetic drugs off the market.

To learn more about Stop Gas Station Heroin and its mission, navigate to stopgasstationheroin.com.

About Stop Gas Station Heroin

Stop Gas Station Heroin is a national coalition that aims to educate consumers about harmful synthetic drugs and advocate for smart regulation that distinguishes between legitimate, natural botanicals and dangerous, synthetic drugs, combined with enforcement of current federal laws around unapproved drugs. To learn more, navigate to stopgasstationheroin.com.

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Botanic Tonics, maker of feel free, today applauded Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's announcement making Florida the first state to ban the sale of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products. The historic action, announced at Tampa General Hospital alongside FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD, and other medical and enforcement officials, targets synthetic drug compounds that can be "more potent than morphine" while preserving access to traditional botanical products.

Florida Targets Synthetic Drug, Not Natural Kratom Leaf

Florida's ban specifically addresses concentrated 7-OH products that cause serious side effects including liver toxicity and seizures. These synthetic compounds are chemically distinct from the trace amounts that occur naturally in traditional kratom leaf through centuries-old drying processes.

The FDA has expressed concern about widespread availability of concentrated 7-OH products in gas stations, corner stores, and vape shops — products that contain synthetic levels far exceeding what occurs in nature. Commissioner Makary previously stated that kratom leaf poses no significant public risk, while concentrated 7-OH represents an entirely different safety profile.

feel free CLASSIC: Setting the Safety Standard

Botanic Tonics' feel free CLASSIC exemplifies the clear distinction Florida's action reinforces. The product does not contain synthetic 7-OH, the compound now banned in Florida. Instead, feel free CLASSIC contains only whole kratom leaf sourced from noble varieties traditionally consumed for centuries in Pacific Island cultures, combined with kava root in water.

With over 129 million servings sold since April 2020 and fewer than 0.001% complaints, feel free CLASSIC maintains the strongest safety record of any kratom leaf product on the market. The product contains no synthetic ingredients, no alcohol, and no concentrates — only natural botanical ingredients with every batch tested to ensure safe alkaloid levels.

Clinical Validation Demonstrates Safety

feel free CLASSIC remains the only product of its kind with proper clinical validation through a double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Cureus. The research found no significant adverse effects across all dose ranges, confirming the safety profile of traditional botanical ingredients when properly manufactured and tested.

Independent toxicologists from the University of Florida have reviewed all evidence and confirm the product presents no unreasonable health risks. The FDA conducted its own clinical trial using the exact same kratom leaf found in feel free CLASSIC and concluded the product shows no evidence of significant risk to consumers.

Regulatory Leadership Creates National Framework

Florida's decision creates a framework that other states may follow, with lawmakers set to codify the ban during the January 2026 legislative session. The action builds upon the FDA's July recommendation to schedule synthetic 7-OH under the Controlled Substances Act and June warning letters to seven companies illegally distributing these products.

Botanic Tonics has consistently advocated for regulatory frameworks that distinguish between synthetic derivatives and traditional kratom leaf ingredients with documented safety profiles. The company manufactures all products in its FDA-registered, cGMP-certified facility in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, using rigorous testing protocols that confirm product purity and natural alkaloid profiles.

Consumer Education Remains Critical

Florida's historic action validates the importance of consumer education about product distinctions in the marketplace. The difference between feel free CLASSIC and the synthetic 7-OH products now banned in Florida demonstrates why clear regulatory boundaries protect consumers while preserving access to traditional kratom leaf botanicals with proven safety records.

Botanic Tonics remains committed to working with authorities at all levels to ensure consumers have access to safe, properly regulated botanical products backed by clinical evidence and manufacturing excellence.

About Botanic Tonics

Botanic Tonics is a plant-based, herbal supplement company headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK. Established in 2020, we produce kava-centric tonics under our feel free brand. Our signature product, feel free CLASSIC, is crafted with ancient functional plants to provide mood lift, chilled energy, and enhanced focus. Botanic Tonics’ products are manufactured in an FDA-registered, cGMP-certified facility, and we actively support consumer safety regulations through transparent labeling and educational resources. Learn more at botanictonics.com.

Disclaimer

Warning: This product contains natural kratom leaf which, like caffeine and alcohol, may be habit-forming and harmful if consumed irresponsibly. Avoid if you have a history of substance abuse. When consumed as recommended, feel free CLASSIC has not been shown to cause any serious physical or social harm.

Caution: Not for consumption by or sale to persons under the age of 21. May interact with certain medications — consult a licensed, qualified healthcare professional before use. Do not consume with excessive alcohol. This product is not intended for those who are sensitive to the active ingredients or women who are pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant.

To learn more, visit our Consumer Education page.

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Botanic Tonics
media@botanictonics.com

Burghley Capital positions the Bank of England’s latest interest rate decision within the broader context of monetary policy recalibration, noting the complex trade-off between inflation control and growth stability. The Monetary Policy Committee votes by a narrow 5–4 margin to reduce the Bank Rate from 4.25% to 4.00%, a move requiring a second ballot not used since 1997. Sterling appreciates to $1.35 per £1, while short-dated gilt yields edge higher and equity markets close lower, reflecting a rebalancing of expectations for the remainder of the year.

Division within the committee highlights differing assessments of the economic outlook

Four members support holding rates at 4.25% due to concerns over slowing disinflation and the risk of inflation expectations embedding into wage dynamics. Four others favour a 0.25 percentage point cut, citing evidence of sustained underlying disinflation, while one member initially calls for a 0.50 percentage point cut before aligning with the quarter-point reduction in the final vote. The outcome underscores what Burghley Capital describes as a deliberate, step-by-step policy stance that avoids premature easing.

Household impacts are uneven

For borrowers on tracker mortgages, a typical outstanding balance of £140,000 (approximately $189,000) translates into monthly repayments falling by about £28.97 (around $39.11). However, 7.1 million of the UK’s 8.4 million residential mortgages are fixed-rate, meaning most borrowers will not see immediate payment relief. Burghley Capital’s analysis notes that the near-term boost to household spending is therefore likely to be modest.

Inflation remains the key constraint on further easing

Consumer price inflation reaches 3.6% year-on-year in June 2025, up from 3.4% in May. Food prices rise 4.5% year-on-year, the highest since February 2024, while services inflation stays elevated at 4.7%, reflecting persistent domestic cost pressures. Labour market conditions show early signs of cooling, with unemployment at 4.7% for the three months to May 2025 and the vacancy-to-unemployment ratio slipping below its equilibrium level.

Markets respond with a measured repricing of assets

The pound strengthens 0.4% against the U.S. dollar to $1.35 and 0.6% against the euro. Two-year gilt yields increase by 6 basis points to 3.887%, reflecting reduced expectations for rapid easing. The FTSE 100 ends lower. According to Burghley Capital’s analysis, these moves indicate that while investors see the Bank’s decision as measured, they remain cautious about the prospect of further cuts in 2025.

Current market consensus anticipates no further adjustments until early 2026

Burghley Capital projects the Bank Rate settling at approximately 3.75% in the first quarter of next year, conditional on continued disinflation and stable employment data. The firm’s analysis also highlights a growing divergence between the Bank of England and the European Central Bank, which has enacted eight rate cuts since June 2024, reducing deposit rates by around 50% from their peak. This divergence has potential currency and asset allocation implications for institutional investors.

Economic growth indicators present a mixed picture

UK GDP is forecast to expand by 1.25% in 2025, up from earlier 1% projections, but quarterly momentum slows sharply from 0.7% in Q1 to 0.1% in Q2. Corporate insolvencies rise 13% between the first and second quarters, while small business confidence remains in negative territory. Burghley Capital’s analysis suggests that such conditions favour quality balance sheets, resilient cash flows, and prudent leverage strategies in both public and private markets.

Conclusion

Burghley Capital concludes that the Bank’s cautious, data-dependent approach will remain the dominant feature of UK monetary policy into 2026. The firm notes that rate-sensitive assets, selective credit opportunities, and currency-aware strategies could benefit from this environment, provided investors maintain flexibility and a disciplined approach to capital allocation.

About Burghley Capital

Founded in 2017, Burghley Capital Pte. Ltd. (UEN: 201731389D) is a Singapore-based global investment management firm specialising in long-only asset management strategies. The firm delivers institutional-grade research, tailored portfolio design, and advisory services to both institutional and private investors. By combining rigorous analytical methods with disciplined investment practices, Burghley Capital seeks to deliver consistent returns and long-term portfolio resilience.

For more information, visit burghleycapital.com or our resources page at burghleycapital.com/resources.

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Martin Wei
m.wei@burghleycapital.com

Kite Hill, a leading integrated communications agency, today announced a strategic expansion of its service offerings, designed to equip businesses with the strategies needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI search and digital communication.

This growth reflects the agency's forward-thinking approach and its commitment to empowering clients with relevant and effective solutions.

"In today's dynamic market, businesses require agile and impactful communication strategies," said Tiffany Guarnaccia, founder and CEO of Kite Hill. "Our expanded services are a direct response to this need, particularly as AI search becomes increasingly prevalent. While it is still the early days of AEO, recent studies have confirmed that the lion’s share of AI citations is from earned media, so now is the time to continue to invest in PR. We're dedicated to helping our clients navigate this new environment, ensuring their brands are visible where it matters."

To address these evolving demands, Kite Hill is introducing new services and flexible engagement models:

• AI Visibility: Kite Hill now offers a complimentary audit to help businesses understand their brand's perception in AI. For clients seeking deeper insights, Kite Hill also provides an in-depth analysis that includes a review of your existing presence across LLMs, Reddit, review sites, and other online platforms; the structure and content of a client's website; the website's technical optimization for LLM crawler accessibility; and competitor strategies for AI search success.
• Consulting Services: Designed for companies with specific, urgent needs such as crisis communications or targeted messaging projects. Seasoned team members are available to provide  expert advice, strategic guidance, and help navigating difficult and nuanced situations. These services are now available outside of the agency’s standard retainer packages. 

“Many clients need a comprehensive, ongoing agency partnership,” Guarnaccia continued. “But some clients just need a hired gun and support on a specific and complex communications problem. That’s where our new consulting package comes in and serves as a complement to the standard full-service PR retainer programs that we provide.” 

These expanded services and leadership recognition are a testament to Kite Hill’s commitment to supporting clients during times of disruption and maintaining its position at the forefront of the communications industry. 

For more information on how Kite Hill can support your business objectives, visit kitehillpr.com.

About Kite Hill

Kite Hill is an award-winning integrated communications agency partnering with B2B and tech businesses to engage audiences, build brand reputation, and drive growth. We collaborate with innovative brands, from startups and scaleups to Fortune 500 companies, delivering effective messaging through brand strategy, meaningful content, media relations, events, and digital experiences. Our services include digital experiences, personal branding, strategic paid media, and specialized B2B influencer support. Kite Hill has been recognized as one of the "Top Tech Specialist PR Agencies,” “Most Powerful PR Firms,” and a “Top 50 PR Firm in America” by the Observer and one of "America's Best PR Agencies" by Forbes. For more information, visit kitehillpr.com.

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As interest rates decline, Australians nearing or in retirement are reconsidering their investment strategies. Many are shifting from growth-focused portfolios toward options that offer income, stability, and reduced exposure to market swings. In response, Capital Guard, an ASIC-authorised financial services provider, has released five principles to guide Australians in building resilient, income-focused, and long-term fixed income investment portfolios.

Fixed-income investments such as banking bonds, corporate bonds, and investment-grade bonds are drawing renewed attention. These options provide defined returns and can help investors plan with greater certainty. In periods of changing rates, structured income strategies often become more relevant to those seeking lower volatility and reliable cash flow.

“We often hear, ‘Where can I get 5.5% interest without locking away my savings?’ or ‘How do bond yields compare to term deposit rates?’,” said a spokesperson for the Capital Guard. “Most investors aren’t chasing high returns. They want security, access, and predictability. These principles provide a framework to meet those goals.”

Five Key Principles for Income-Focused Investors

Income investing is not about chasing the highest yield. It involves measured decisions aligned with long term investing goals, income needs, and access requirements. These principles reflect what experienced investors consider when building structured portfolios in a lower-rate environment.

1. Prioritise protecting your principal

Preserving capital forms the foundation of a conservative investment strategy. Low-volatility products like secure fixed income bonds, investment bonds, and term deposits can protect principal while generating income. Investors often overlook that predictability in returns can have a greater long-term impact than short-term gains, particularly in retirement when recovery time is limited. Portfolios can be structured to provide both income and access to funds at different intervals.

2. Focus on long-term income, not short-term rates

Temporary fluctuations in interest rates can lead to reactive decisions. For those planning retirement income over 10 to 20 years, stability and consistency often matter more than opportunistic rates. Fixed-income strategies such as laddered term deposits or staggered bonds help manage reinvestment risk and provide regular, forecastable income. This approach allows retirees to avoid being forced to reinvest at lower rates if the market shifts.

3. Look past the headline rate

A product offering 6% may appear attractive at first glance, but that figure rarely tells the whole story. Terms such as minimum lock-in periods, penalties for early withdrawal, compounding frequency, and the credit quality of the issuer all affect the actual value of a product. Evaluating these factors is essential when comparing fixed-term deposit rates and bond yields. Aligning choices with liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and cash flow planning will often yield better outcomes than pursuing yield alone.

4. Diversify across providers and terms

Concentration risk is often underestimated. Relying too heavily on one bank, product type, or maturity date increases exposure to rate shifts or unforeseen changes. Diversifying across different banks, institutions, and maturity horizons can help mitigate this. For example, combining short-term deposits with medium-duration bonds provides flexibility, liquidity, and protection against falling rates. This layered approach also helps investors avoid reinvesting large amounts during unfavourable periods.

5. Consider bonds as a strategic alternative to term deposits

Bond investments can offer stable income, capital protection, and greater flexibility than traditional deposits. In a rising rate environment, bonds may deliver higher yields and compare favourably against typical bank term deposit rates, especially for those seeking predictable returns. Capital Guard AU offers a range of Australian fixed-income solutions, including secure fixed-income bonds and tailored portfolios designed to help investors access the best Australian bond rates available.

A Cautious Shift Toward Fixed Income

Capital Guard has observed a growing preference among Australians for steady, income-generating assets over market-linked growth. This shift reflects both economic conditions and a demographic trend, as more individuals seek to convert accumulated savings into predictable income streams. The firm notes that interest in term deposits, investment in Australia, and other fixed-income investments has increased over the past 18 months.

While interest rates keep declining, the opportunity to lock in secure returns is strong. But investors need to weigh access, taxation, product structure, and timing. A diversified, well-planned fixed-income portfolio can help maintain lifestyle goals without taking on unnecessary risk.

To explore how to invest in fixed-income visit Capital Guard’s website.

About Capital Guard

Capital Guard AU Pty Ltd is an ASIC-authorised financial services provider (AFSL 498434, ACN 168 216 742, ABN 48 168 216 742), headquartered at Level 36, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney NSW 2000. The firm offers services in fixed-income and equity investments, retirement planning, and general financial advice. For more information, visit capitalguard.com.au and follow Capital Guard on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personal financial advice. Investments in fixed-income products, including bonds and term deposits, carry risks such as credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and inflation risk. Past performance is not an indicator of future performance. This article provides general information only and does not constitute personal financial advice. Investors should seek independent advice tailored to their specific circumstances before making investment decisions.

Investors are encouraged to review our Financial Services Guide and Risk Disclosure Statement and to consult a licensed adviser before making investment decisions.

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White Leaf Provisions, a local Mount Pleasant, women-led brand committed to crafting organic, regeneratively sourced, clean-label, glyphosate-free products for children and families, has been recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, posting an impressive 220% three-year growth rate. This achievement highlights not only the company’s national impact but also its role as a proud Charleston County business, contributing to the region’s entrepreneurial and economic vitality.

The milestone comes on the heels of White Leaf Provisions’ successful national retail launch of its second product line with Regenerative Organic Applesauce, delivering on its promise to expand clean, safe, and delicious options for families. The applesauce debut has been met with strong early sell-through and aligns with the company’s mission to provide the highest quality snack products without compromise.

Record Performance in 2025

In the first half of 2025, White Leaf Provisions reported:

• 25% year-over-year revenue growth 
• 8-point gross margin expansion 
• Contribution margin nearly doubling, by 14 points, despite new product launches
• Net losses reduced by 60% year-over-year through operational efficiencies and disciplined trade spend, cost controls, logistics optimization, and vendor renegotiations fueled these gains, while strategic marketing and strong Amazon/DTC sales propelled record June performance

Positioned for Growth

With a targeted equity raise now underway, White Leaf Provisions is engaging with strategic partners to make the next phase of expansion possible. The company plans to direct new capital toward high-performing SKUs, retail velocity, and full-funnel marketing initiatives. This disciplined approach to growth ensures that expansion into new categories and channels will be sustainable and mission-aligned.

"This recognition from Inc. is a reflection of our team’s passion, our loyal customers, and our unwavering commitment to creating the cleanest, most nourishing foods possible, while still maintaining the convenience that busy parents rely on," said Meghan Rowe, co-founder and CEO of White Leaf Provisions. "Our applesauce launch is just the beginning, we’re building a portfolio that parents can trust and children will love, all from right here in Charleston County."

About White Leaf Provisions

White Leaf Provisions is a women-led, family-run brand creating organic, regeneratively sourced, clean-label, glyphosate-free products designed for children and families. Founded on the principles of nutrition, safety, and taste, White Leaf Provisions is redefining standards in packaged food while supporting soil health and farming communities. Based in Charleston County, SC, the company is proud to be part of the region’s growing community of purpose-driven businesses despite being in national distribution. For more information, visit www.whiteleafprovision.com.

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Meghan Rowe
mrowe@whiteleafprovisions.com

A lawsuit filed today alleges Roblox Corporation, the popular online gaming platform, enabled the grooming, sextortion, and sexual assault of a 11-year-old child through its online gaming platform in around 2007.

The Plaintiff, now an adult and former United States Marine, is sharing his story for the first time — alleging Roblox’s failure to implement safety measures allowed an adult predator to target and abuse him in what attorneys call an “egregious case of public importance.”

Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC and Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC filed the complaint in The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas in the Dallas Division. It alleges the perpetrator, posing as another child on Roblox, gained Plaintiff’s trust through in-game messaging and exchanges of Robux, the platform’s digital currency, which online predators frequently use to groom young users.

Eventually, the perpetrator coerced Plaintiff into sharing explicit photos of himself in exchange for Robux. The user began threatening to publicly release the images unless Plaintiff paid him a sum of money or agreed to meet in-person. When Plaintiff arrived at the designated location nearby in Ennis, Texas, he discovered the individual was not a peer, but an adult man in his 30s. What followed was horrific molestation and sexual abuse of a child at the hands of the perpetrator — the effects of which Plaintiff continues to endure.

The lawsuit alleges Roblox has refused to adopt reasonable safety features that could have prevented this abuse and others like it. These include age-gating, stricter content moderation, better identity verification, and stronger parental controls.

“There are simple, well-known steps Roblox could have taken to protect kids — but it chose not to,” said Martin D. Gould, Founding Partner of SGGH. “This wasn’t an accident. It was a business decision. And children like our client have paid the price.”

Internal accounts from former employees reveal Roblox knowingly deprioritized child safety in favor of user growth. One former staffer described the company's approach succinctly:

“You can keep your players safe, but then there would be less of them on the platform. Or you just let them do what they want to do. And then the numbers all look good and investors will be happy.”

“When your own employees are acknowledging safety gets sacrificed for user growth, that’s not just negligence — it’s a systemic failure,” said Steven L. Vanderporten, Partner at SGGH. “Our client’s life was forever changed because of that failure, and Roblox must be held accountable.”

Despite this knowledge, Roblox launched extensive marketing campaigns claiming their platform was safe. Roblox claimed "safety is in our DNA" and promised "cutting-edge technologies" to protect users, and assured parents of "zero-tolerance" for endangering children all while claiming safety was "at the core of everything we do." The complaint alleges this follows a well-documented pattern the company was aware of but failed to prevent, despite having the technological means to do so.

“When a company tells parents ‘safety is in our DNA,’ yet knowingly fails to prevent harm it has the power to stop, that’s not just negligence — it’s a betrayal of trust,” said SGGH Founding Partner, Mike Grieco.

“This lawsuit exposes a pattern of deception: public promises of protection while internally ignoring clear dangers,” said Gary Klinger, Partner at Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC. “Roblox had the tools to prevent this kind of abuse and chose not to use them.”

The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages through ten counts including fraudulent misrepresentation, negligence, and strict liability claims. The lawsuit comes amid growing scrutiny of social media platforms' child safety practices and recent investigations revealing widespread exploitation on Roblox, including the discovery of hundreds of Roblox games themed around convicted criminals.

The Plaintiff is represented by Martin D. Gould, Michael R. Grieco, and Steven L. Vanderporten of Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC, Gary Klinger, Melissa Nafash, Melinda Maxson, and Alexander Wolf of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC.

For media inquiries, contact Lynn Smith at lynn@lynnsmithtv.com or Zoe Chipalla at zchipalla@sgghlaw.com.

About Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley, PLLC

Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley (SGGH) is a boutique national personal injury firm dedicated to advocating for victims of abuse and catastrophic injuries in high-stakes litigation. We pride ourselves on being Innovators of Law and Providers of Justice. Our attorneys have litigated and won cases nationwide, representing thousands of individuals, including thousands of survivors of rape, sexual assault, and childhood sexual abuse in many of the highest profile abuse cases across the country. These cases include claims against private and public institutions such as University of Michigan (Dr. Robert Anderson), Michigan State University (Dr. Larry Nasser), Endeavor Health (Dr. Fabio Ortega), professional sports teams, private and public schools, elite private boarding schools, orphanages, foster care programs, hospitals, mental health facilities, Fortune 500 companies, wealthy individuals (Jeffrey Epstein), and numerous religious institutions and related entities.

Recent successes include participating in global settlements valued at nearly $3 billion, with over $400 million recovered on behalf of survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation in the past 18 months. In addition to securing record recoveries, SGGH attorneys have also worked with clients to fought for and secure policy changes, helping protect future generations of children and adults from abuse and exploitation. For example, as part of a recent $21.3 million settlement in the hotel abuse case last year (one of the largest settlements in the country for an individual survivor), the firm also successfully secured policy and training changes for thousands of hotels improving hotel pre-employment screening and safety for hotel guests and employees nationwide.

For more information, visit sgghlaw.com.

About Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC

For over 50 years, Milberg and its affiliates have been fighting to protect victims' rights and have recovered over $50 billion for clients. A pioneer in class action litigation, Milberg is widely recognized as a leader in defending the rights of victims of corporate wrongdoing. 

Milberg is currently involved in some of the largest and most complex class action cases pending in the country and is particularly active in the field of Information Technology litigation. Over the past three years, Milberg has settled on a class-wide basis more than 50 class actions involving privacy violations in state and federal courts across the country as lead or co-lead counsel; no other plaintiffs’ class action firm in the country has settled and won court approval of more data breach and data privacy class actions during this period. 

The firm has successfully brought forth cybersecurity-related claims against major corporations including Meta Platforms, Snap Inc. (Snapchat), Walmart, Bose, CVS, Facebook, Gannett Co., Advocate Aurora Health, Inc., Novant Health, Inc. and more — resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements. 

Milberg is equally committed to helping survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and exploitation seek justice. Milberg attorneys handle complex sexual abuse cases involving schools, juvenile detention facilities, religious institutions, healthcare providers, employers, and other entities that allowed abuse to occur. 

Milberg is actively representing sexual abuse victims in cases against Expedia Group Inc. and Securitas Security Services USA Inc., real estate moguls Tal and Oren Alexander, and the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan. 

More information about Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC can be found at milberg.com.

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Lynn Smith
lynn@lynnsmithtv.com

HostingAdvice, the leading authority on web hosting reviews, in-depth guides, and industry news, today announced the launch of its inaugural Web Developer Choice Awards. This new awards program is designed to honor the best web hosting providers as chosen by the developers who rely on their services daily. 

Unlike traditional awards based on algorithms or expert opinions, the Web Developer Choice Awards prioritize authentic performance and real satisfaction directly from the web developer community. The awards reflect the true sentiment and professional standards of the individuals building and maintaining their infrastructure and presence online.

"We are incredibly proud and excited to introduce the Web Developer Choice Awards," said Ryan Frankel, president and chief technology officer of HostingAdvice. "There are a lot of hosting awards that are doled out by industry experts, and that’s great, they’re experts for a reason. But we wanted to hear from the people who use these services professionally over the course of their career and won’t hold back on their opinions. When your livelihood depends on hosting infrastructure that doesn’t buckle under pressure, you remember who delivers and who doesn’t. This recognition is of real-world performance.”

HostingAdvice.com is proud to announce the first group of winners in the inaugural 2025 Web Developer Choice Awards:

• Best Dedicated Hosting: InMotion Hosting
• Best VPS Hosting: Hosting.com
• Best DDoS Protection: Liquid Web
• Best Performance: DreamHost

These awards are a testament to the providers who truly empower the developer community. The awards employ a rigorous methodology to ensure fairness, legitimacy and industry relevance:

• Expert-Led Shortlisting: HostingAdvice’s editorial and technical team, boasting more than 60 years of combined experience, meticulously reviewed hundreds of providers across various categories. This evaluation focused on real-world performance, reliability, customer support and overall value, resulting in a shortlist of the top five candidates in each category.
• Developer-Driven Voting: A panel of 1,000 verified U.S.-based web developers was invited to vote on the shortlisted nominees. Participants voted based on their personal experience and professional standards, with the option to abstain if they lacked knowledge of a particular area or provider.
• Rigorous Data Integrity Protocols: To guarantee the authenticity of results, the study implemented multi-layered data quality checks, including digital fingerprinting, bot checks, geo-verification, speeding detection and manual review by a dedicated quality assurance team. Only responses that passed all checks were included in the final analysis.

There are an additional 19 medals across 5 categories to be awarded over the next few months. Stay tuned to the Web Developer Choice Awards homepage for all future unveilings.

About HostingAdvice

HostingAdvice is a web hosting reviews company, complete with educational resources for IT professionals, small business owners and anyone interested in building their online presence. HostingAdvice publishes daily news stories for the hosting, IT and developer communities. For more information, visit www.hostingadvice.com or follow us on LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.

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Adam Blacker
adam.blacker@hostingadvice.com

CHEQ today announced the launch of Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage, the industry's first tag manager-native solution to give enterprises complete control over third-party tools and data flows based on traffic quality. This breakthrough capability goes beyond preventing undesirable traffic from infiltrating site tools; it filters and enriches quality traffic with context for analytics, personalization, consent, and customer engagement platforms, delivering cleaner signals, better decisions, and stronger protection for every downstream application.

The launch addresses a critical blind spot in enterprise digital operations: while most companies focus on filtering invalid traffic in advertising platforms, up to 30% of website traffic—including bots, scrapers, and geo-masked sessions—still reaches digital properties where it quietly triggers pixels, fires tags, and feeds corrupted data into the MarTech stack. This results in inaccurate analytics, polluted retargeting audiences, compromised testing, and exposes enterprises to privacy, compliance, and security risks.

Edge-Layer Architecture Delivers Data Protection and Control Without Performance Penalty

Unlike conventional container-based solutions that operate client-side and risk performance degradation, Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage leverages a novel edge-layer approach that evaluates and acts on traffic quality before any third-party tools run. This structural advantage eliminates latency and data loss issues while ensuring critical marketing, analytics, and privacy tools only fire when engagement meets session quality conditions.

With Traffic Intelligence natively embedded in tag management, enterprises can set distinct traffic quality conditions for each technology, automatically suppressing specific tools from firing for suspicious sessions while allowing others to execute, and enriching traffic data with quality context for all downstream systems.

Powered by CHEQ’s Award-Winning Intelligence Engine

Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage leverages CHEQ's advanced detection engine, which analyzes over 6 trillion go-to-market signals from more than 1 million domains daily, and has an unrivaled network effect and industry-leading <0.009% false positive rate. The solution combines multiple detection methods, including TCP/IP fingerprinting, behavioral analysis, bot detection, and device spoofing detection, to accurately identify threats invisible to surface-level filters.

"We're witnessing a fundamental shift in how enterprises must protect their digital operations," said Guy Tytunovich, co-founder and CEO of CHEQ. "Invalid traffic has evolved beyond ad fraud to become a systemic threat to the entire MarTech stack, corrupting data, degrading performance, and introducing vulnerabilities. Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage is the first native solution to give companies complete control over what runs on their sites, based on highly accurate traffic quality signals. This isn't just about blocking bad bots; it's about ensuring every tool in your stack runs at optimal performance and on trusted data."

Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage directly addresses growing concerns across multiple enterprise functions. Data governance teams gain complete control over data quality at the source, ensuring cleaner collection that provides teams with higher-integrity datasets and actionable insights. Marketing teams gain more accurate attribution, more effective testing and personalization, and a clearer view of real performance. Privacy and security teams benefit from reduced unauthorized tracking events, strengthened data privacy and compliance, and real-time audit trails. Analytics teams and business leaders have cleaner insights that reflect genuine user behavior rather than automated noise.

"Enterprise clients consistently tell us one of their biggest challenges is maintaining strong data quality and integrity across their MarTech stack, and that starts at the source," said CHEQ's Field CTO Jason Patel. "Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage solves this by establishing a verified traffic quality layer at the time of collection, ensuring suspicious sessions and users never make their way downstream where they can corrupt CDPs, analytics, and compromise the privacy rights of genuine users by distorting consent signals. This launch transforms how companies approach data integrity from the ground up."

Today’s announcement follows a wave of momentum for CHEQ, including its acquisition of identity intelligence leader Deduce, its debut of the industry’s first triple-layer detection engine, and recognition on the prestigious 2025 Cyber 66 list of the hottest privately held cybersecurity companies. The introduction of Traffic Intelligence in CHEQ Manage builds on the company's 2022 acquisition of client-side data governance and security leader Ensighten, combining advanced traffic intelligence with proven enterprise data privacy and protection.

Traffic Intelligence is available immediately for all CHEQ Manage customers. For more information or to request a demonstration, visit cheq.ai/manage.

About CHEQ

CHEQ is trusted by more than 15,000 companies—ranging from the Fortune 50 to emerging disruptors—to enable and protect each critical touchpoint in the rapidly evolving human-AI customer journey. Powered by the industry's only triple-layer Traffic, Threat, and Identity Intelligence Engine, CHEQ decodes the digital truth behind every interaction—human or not—and the entity driving it, seamlessly integrating the rich, real-time insight businesses need to assess risk and prioritize opportunity across marketing, security, and business applications. CHEQ's industry-leading <0.009% false positive rate, combined with its unrivaled network effect, which analyzes over 6 trillion go-to-market signals from more than 1 million domains daily, empowers brands to confidently engage, transact, and thrive in this new era of digital transformation. Founded in 2016, CHEQ is a global organization with offices in New York, London, Tokyo, and Tel Aviv. For more information, visit cheq.ai.

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Amy Holtzman
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King & Society Real Estate & Construction is proud to announce the sale of a newly constructed, deep-water estate in the prestigious Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Listed and sold by Misti Cox for $9,400,000, this Carl McCants–designed masterpiece showcases the seamless fusion of modern elegance and coastal charm, while also representing another signature build by King & Society’s construction division.

Located on Morgan’s Creek just off the Intracoastal Waterway, the 6,808 square foot home offers an extraordinary waterfront lifestyle, complete with a 120-foot private deep-water dock for boating and an infinity edge pool overlooking serene waterway views.

“This home truly embodies the best of coastal living, thoughtful design, elevated finishes, and a deep connection to the water,” said Misti Cox from King & Society Real Estate & Construction. “We’re honored to have both built and sold a property of this caliber, and to see it become a dream home for its new owners.”

As one of Charleston’s leading luxury real estate and construction firms, King & Society specializes in delivering exceptional properties that combine quality craftmanship with the Lowcountry lifestyle.

For inquiries, please contact King & Society Real Estate & Construction at 843-388-4674.

About King & Society Real Estate & Construction

At King & Society, we combine expert real estate services with exceptional construction capabilities—all under one roof. Our team is made up of seasoned agents, experienced builders, and trusted advisors who are passionate about delivering quality, whether you're buying, selling, leasing, building, or renovating. With a five-star client satisfaction rating, we take pride in making each experience seamless, meaningful, and built to last. For more information, visit kingandsocietyrealestate.com.

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Kennedy Jordan
kjordan@kingandsociety.com

The Stop Gas Station Heroin coalition today applauded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s release of a new report, "7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH): An Assessment of the Scientific Data and Toxicological Concerns Around an Emerging Opioid Threat."

Its findings confirm what public health experts have long warned: Concentrated 7-OH opioid products are not natural kratom, but highly addictive synthetic opioids that put American consumers at serious risk.

The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) found that:

• Concentrated 7-OH is not natural kratom, but a chemically concentrated derivative far removed from the traditional leaf.
• No human clinical trials exist to show safe use, with no reliable data on blood concentrations, side effects, or benefits.
• Addiction potential is high, matching that of traditional opioids.
• Respiratory depression risk is severe, raising the danger of overdose deaths.
• Adverse event data is unreliable due to underreporting and mislabeling, masking the true scope of harm.

“7-OH isn’t a wellness product; it’s a synthetic opioid,” said Dr. Nicole Avena, research neuroscientist and expert in addiction. “The FDA’s findings reinforce what we’ve seen clinically — these products carry real risks of dependency, overdose, and long-term harm. Selling them as dietary supplements is misleading and dangerous.”

The FDA report also notes that results across multiple independent studies align: Preclinical addiction models show the high-risk profile of concentrated 7-OH, making it clear that these substances should not be marketed directly to consumers.

Despite being packaged as “natural” remedies, concentrated 7-OH products are chemically manufactured drugs that are illegally sold without FDA approval. Some are branded as pain relievers or treatments for opioid withdrawal despite lacking any clinical proof of safety or effectiveness.

“Objective science has spoken,” added Avena. “Concentrated 7-OH opioid products are illegal, unapproved new drugs. Until companies produce peer-reviewed clinical research and secure FDA new drug approval, these products must be kept off the market to protect American families.”

About Stop Gas Station Heroin

Stop Gas Station Heroin is a national coalition that aims to educate consumers about harmful synthetic drugs and advocate for smart regulation that distinguishes between legitimate, natural botanicals and dangerous, synthetic drugs, combined with enforcement of current federal laws around unapproved drugs. To learn more, navigate to stopgasstationheroin.com.

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Morphware (XMW), a leader in sustainable, decentralized computing, has announced its expansion into Abu Dhabi, adding the UAE to its existing hub in Paraguay. The move marks a significant step in the company’s mission to build a global network of high-performance, eco-friendly AI infrastructure.

A Strategic Gateway to Global Growth

Abu Dhabi’s combination of cutting-edge infrastructure, forward-looking regulation, and strong government investment in technology makes it a prime location for Morphware’s next chapter. The UAE has positioned itself as a global hub for AI innovation and blockchain adoption, offering fertile ground for Morphware’s vision of connecting sustainable energy, advanced AI computing, and decentralized networks.

“This expansion isn’t just about geography—it’s about connecting the dots between sustainable energy, advanced AI compute, and decentralized infrastructure on a global scale,” said Kenso Trabing, founder of Morphware. “Abu Dhabi offers the perfect environment to scale our vision for accessible, eco-friendly AI and mining operations.”

A Proven Model of Sustainable AI Infrastructure

Morphware operates on a hybrid model that balances stable Bitcoin mining returns with high-potential AI services. Powered by best-in-class NVIDIA H200 and B200 GPUs, the company already runs over 600 miners, generating consistent revenue while offering competitively priced AI and machine learning compute.

In Paraguay, Morphware has leveraged 100% hydroelectric power from the Itaipu Dam to fuel both AI workloads and mining operations—proving the viability of sustainable compute infrastructure in emerging markets. The UAE expansion complements this model by tapping into the region’s advanced data center capabilities and government-backed AI initiatives.

Security and Decentralization at the Core

Beyond raw computing power, Morphware focuses on privacy and integrity through blockchain-based security systems, including homomorphic encryption. This ensures that data can be processed without ever being exposed—an essential feature for enterprises and governments handling sensitive information.

By building a decentralized network of compute hubs, Morphware is positioning itself as a cost-effective alternative to centralized cloud giants, while offering stronger data sovereignty and energy efficiency.

Future Outlook

The long-term plan is to interconnect Morphware’s hubs in Paraguay and Abu Dhabi into a unified, decentralized supercomputing network. This would provide clients worldwide with access to sustainable, high-performance AI infrastructure at a fraction of traditional costs.

More Than Just an Expansion

Morphware’s move into Abu Dhabi represents more than geographic growth—it’s a calculated leap toward creating a global standard for sustainable AI infrastructure. By blending renewable energy, advanced GPU power, and blockchain security, Morphware is setting the stage for a future where AI is both accessible and environmentally responsible.

About Morphware

Founded in 2021, Morphware is revolutionizing the AI and blockchain industries through sustainable, decentralized compute infrastructure. With operations in the U.S., Paraguay, and the UAE, the company leverages renewable energy, advanced NVIDIA GPUs, and blockchain-based privacy protections to deliver secure, scalable AI and mining solutions. Morphware’s hybrid model fuels innovation by combining stable Bitcoin mining returns with high-growth AI services, positioning the company at the forefront of the decentralized AI revolution.

For more information, visit www.morphware.com or follow us on X and LinkedIn.

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Morphware Front Desk
frontdesk@morphware.com

The Kava Coalition affirms its unwavering commitment to defend kava as a safe, lawful, and culturally protected food in the United States.

Recent court actions, including the decision in Kavasutra v. Adams, relied on outdated and discredited allegations of liver toxicity from a 2002 German case. That case, and others like it, have long been dismissed by the scientific community as flawed and unsupported by credible evidence. In the more than two decades since, peer-reviewed research and decades of safe consumption have shown no causal link between kava beverages and liver harm.

Kava has been consumed safely in the United States for over 100 years, both as part of the cultural heritage of the people of Hawaii and American Samoa, and among the broader Pacific Island diaspora. Its traditional preparation, which is cold-water extraction of the peeled root, has been practiced in the South Pacific for over 3,000 years. Currently, the solvent-free process that uses supercritical carbon dioxide, and research (Petersen et al., 2019) has shown CO₂ extracts of kava to be safe when manufactured to match traditional kavalactone profiles.

The recent judicial determination that kava prepared at kava bars is unsafe and considered an adulterated product stands in stark contradiction to the accepted treatment of other botanicals that are routinely steeped in water and sold as teas, such as moringa, hibiscus, chamomile, and countless other herbal infusions, none of which are classified as unsafe or adulterated when prepared in this way. Singling out kava for this treatment ignores both scientific evidence and longstanding cultural practices.

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Botanical Safety Handbook, available at kavacoalition.org/ahpa-botanical-safety-handbook, affirms kava’s long history of safe use. The updated edition distinguishes between traditional kava, which is water-based extracts, and contemporary kava products, which use organic-based extraction methods. It notes that the association between liver injury and organic-based methods is tenuous at best, and that poor quality control — such as use of inappropriate plant parts, improper extraction methods, combinations with chemical additives, and improper drying — may be the real culprits in past safety concerns. 

The handbook’s safety review includes all human clinical trial results and finds that liver injury is extremely rare and only tenuously correlated to kava. It also documents kava’s use as a food in the United States prior to 1958, including documented sales in the 1915 Sears catalog, demonstrating that its presence in American commerce predates modern food additive laws. While the FDA does not currently recognize kava as GRAS, the Hawaii State Department of Health has formally rejected that position and declared kava GRAS in Hawaii, a status also recognized and granted one year earlier in Michigan State.

Importantly, in March 2025, the United States Food and Drug Administration confirmed in written correspondence that “a tea produced from kava and water alone is considered a single-ingredient conventional food” and “would generally not be regulated as a food additive if the tea is consumed as food.” This position, consistent with prior FDA communications and the agency’s 2023 adoption of the Codex Alimentarius Regional Standard for Kava Products, makes clear that traditional kava beverages are not prohibited under federal law when prepared with water alone.

Federal law clearly recognizes kava, when steeped in water, as a food under 21 U.S.C. § 321(f). Attempts by state or municipal authorities to redefine kava as an adulterant directly conflict with federal jurisdiction over food and are subject to preemption under the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.

The Kava Coalition will continue to support kava bars and other businesses serving traditionally prepared kava as a single-ingredient beverage. We will challenge regulatory overreach, defend against misinformation, and protect the rights of Pacific Islanders and all Americans to enjoy this important part of our shared cultural heritage.

Kava is more than a beverage. It is a tradition, a livelihood, and a bridge between cultures. We intend to see it treated in law as it has been in history: as a safe, respected, and protected food.

About Kava Coalition

Kava Coalition is an alliance of kava consumers, experts, and industry leaders committed to advancing kava education, advocacy, and choice. The Kava Coalition aims to empower informed decisions about kava, promoting responsible consumption while understanding the importance of preserving kava’s history and cultural heritage. For more information, visit kavacoalition.org.

Media Contact

Patrick George
info@kavacoalition.org
+1 916-202-1982

Alexander Executive Search (AES) is celebrating nearly a decade of recruiting excellence, connecting high-caliber talent with leading organizations across the United States through a distinctive, behavior-focused hiring methodology. Based in Orlando, the firm has carved out a niche in sourcing senior-level and C-suite professionals exclusively within the engineering, civil engineering, and oil and gas sectors, specializing in hard-to-fill, technical roles.

Founded by Keith Fox, AES was born out of his desire to transform the way hiring is done. “I’ve always believed there’s a better way to recruit,” says Fox. “I’m not interested in just filling positions; I’m focused on finding people who will truly thrive in a company’s culture. Good recruitment goes beyond a transactional relationship; it’s about ensuring alignment.”

At the heart of AES's success is a multi-layered assessment process that blends scientific, objective evaluation with in-depth behavioral insights. While traditional recruitment often stops at reviewing resumes and verifying skills, Fox takes it further. “Skills are a tick-box exercise. You can confirm them through a resume, references, or training records,” he explains. “But people are hired on skills and experience, and fired on behavior and performance. Understanding how someone will operate, how they’ll fit within a team, that’s the defining factor.”

The process begins by assessing the hiring manager and team to identify the behavioral traits needed for success in the role. This is followed by a rigorous evaluation of candidates that examines their presentation and mannerisms, their professional qualifications and technical knowledge, and, what Fox considers most critical, their behavioral drivers, including attitude, self-motivation, judgment, and values. This deeper layer of analysis is designed to prevent costly mis-hires and ensure that candidates are not only qualified but also aligned with the company’s culture and long-term vision.

The AES Dashboard

Candidates receive a comprehensive briefing pack outlining the company, job description, responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring complete transparency before the first interview. AES’s commitment to precision extends beyond the hiring stage. Fox offers a 12-month free replacement guarantee if a placement leaves or is terminated for performance reasons, a promise he has rarely had to fulfill in the company’s history.

Unlike agencies that rely on inbound applicants, AES is built on targeted headhunting. The AES team actively seeks out the best people for the job, often taking up to eight weeks to place the perfect candidate. His “head, heart, and mind” approach ensures that he connects with candidates on a personal level, understands what motivates them, and presents opportunities in a way that engages both their logic and passion for the work. 

Fox credits AES’s longevity to its ability to adapt to change. “I’ve got a lifetime business because I’m always watching the market and adjusting to it,” he says. “Recruitment will always be recruitment, but the way we do it, that’s what gets results. We don’t just forward resumes. We’re interested in the whole person, their values, and how they’ll contribute to a company’s success.”

As AES approaches its 10-year milestone, the company remains committed to delivering measurable, lasting impact for both clients and candidates. It aims to prove that in the high-stakes world of executive search, the right fit goes far beyond the resume.

About Alexander Executive Search (AES)

Alexander Executive Search (AES) is an expert search recruitment company based in Orlando, Florida. Founded by Keith Fox, the company hires exclusively for senior executives and C-suite roles in the civil engineering, oil, and gas industries. The company helps its clients collaborate with top talent selected through an extensive search process that incorporates a rigorous and strategic recruiting process that analyzes a candidate's intellectual as well as emotional strengths. For more information, visit aesrecruitment.com.

Media Contact

Keith Fox
info@aesrecruitment.com

Liberty Silver Corp. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (CSE:LSL) today announced that it plans to adopt a treasury policy under which the principal holding in its treasury reserve will be WHITE tokens, the native digital asset of the White Network ecosystem developed by WhiteRock. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company intends to rebrand to Grey Matter Treasury Corporation.

Transaction Overview

The offering consists of an approximately $250 million private investment in public equity transaction ("PIPE") for the purchase and sale of common stock (and pre-funded warrants, if applicable) at a purchase price of $1.85 per share. The investors will be granted registration rights as part of the transaction. The PIPE transaction is expected to close on or around August 15, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Upon closing, the Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering primarily for the purchase of WHITE tokens to participate in the White Network's token launch, as well as general corporate purposes and transaction expenses. The Company's current management team and a majority of the Company's directors will remain in place.

The PIPE transaction includes participation from over 45 institutional and crypto-native investors, including strategic participation from WhiteRock's ecosystem partners and leading digital asset investment firms focused on emerging blockchain infrastructure projects.

"The White Network represents a significant advancement in blockchain infrastructure, and WHITE tokens provide exposure to what we believe will be a transformative ecosystem," said William "Bill" Tafuri, Project Manager of the Company, who brings over 40 years of mining and exploration experience with major international mining companies. "Our strategy at closing aims to allow investors to access exposure to this high-potential network through our established public company structure."

At closing, the Company plans to implement a comprehensive token management strategy designed to maximize value creation through strategic participation in the White Network ecosystem. This program will be designed with the goal of capitalizing on White Network's growth potential while maintaining prudent risk management practices.

"We believe that this planned strategy reflects a strong, long-term investment approach that builds upon our company's heritage of identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities," said Howard M. Crosby, Director of the Company and President of Crosby Enterprises, Inc., who has founded multiple public resource companies including U.S. Silver Corp and High Plains Uranium. "We plan to execute a differentiated investment approach that will provide shareholders with direct exposure to the White Network ecosystem."

Investment Highlights

The Company expects to be positioned to deliver immediate value to shareholders upon the close of this transaction, and through the execution of its long-term investment strategy to acquire WHITE tokens and participate strategically in the White Network ecosystem.

The Company plans to leverage its experienced management team's proven track record in resource development and strategic asset management to optimize its WHITE token treasury operations.

At closing, the Company will establish a strategic advisory council comprising White Network ecosystem participants and digital asset management experts to guide the Company's treasury strategy and ecosystem participation.

The Company's management team brings extensive experience in resource company operations, with Director John P. Ryan having been involved in raising over $100 million in equity and debt financing for resource companies he has founded or co-founded, including Western Goldfields, Inc. and U.S. Silver Corporation. The team, which also includes experienced Director Bruce Reid, has successfully developed multiple resource projects across various jurisdictions.

Grey Matter Treasury will be supported by an experienced executive team that combines capital markets expertise with resource development experience and strategic asset management capabilities.

About Liberty Silver Corp

Liberty Silver Corp is a resource development company with a proven management team experienced in identifying and developing strategic opportunities across various sectors. The Company has evolved its focus toward emerging digital asset opportunities while maintaining its core competencies in resource management and strategic asset allocation.

Following closing of the financing, anticipated on August 15, 2025, the Company plans to rebrand as Grey Matter Treasury Corporation. By integrating a pioneering WHITE token Treasury Strategy at closing of the financing, the Company seeks to become a leader in strategic digital asset treasury management among public companies

Grey Matter Treasury Corporation, following the closing of the PIPE, is expected to be a WHITE token accumulation and strategic participation vehicle designed to provide investors with exposure to the White Network ecosystem. Grey Matter Treasury will be designed to help investors access exposure to the White Network, an emerging blockchain infrastructure with significant growth potential. To facilitate this, Grey Matter Treasury plans to adopt a treasury policy focused on WHITE tokens as its principal treasury asset.

For more information, visit libertysilvercorp.com.

Securities Law Disclaimer

The offer and sale of the foregoing securities is being made in a private placement in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities offered in the private placement may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements", including information about management's view of the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "continue" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

Media Contact

Bruce Reid
info@libertysilvercorp.com