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London, United Kingdom, August 1st, 2025, Chainwire

Powered by $HAMIE tokenomics and Abstract Chain, the game marks a major step in the platform’s mission to transform digital culture.

The Hamieverse, a purpose-driven Web3 ecosystem combining gaming, AI mentorship, and immersive storytelling, announced today the development of its first on-chain game, to be built on Abstract Chain. The new game represents a major milestone in Hamieverse’s mission to fuse entertainment with self-development and real-world impact.

The upcoming title is designed to merge immersive storytelling with blockchain-powered gameplay, drawing from the rich lore of the Hamieverse comic series and forthcoming novel. Built on Abstract Chain, the game leverages the platform’s robust front-end and back-end capabilities to deliver a seamless user experience.

“Every day, billions run in circles chasing progress that never comes. Buried in debt, drained by meaningless jobs, and starved of purpose, we’ve accepted the trap. Hamie was born to shatter it,” said Mateen Mohammed, the Hamieverse's founder.

Purpose-Driven Gaming in Web3

In contrast to many blockchain games criticized for unbalanced mechanics, the Hamieverse is committed to fair, skill-based systems that reward strategy, learning, and consistent engagement.

Each gameplay element connects to a four-stage philosophical framework representing personal transformation and the Hamieverse’s ethos:

Asleep: Most people accept the trap without questioning it. The Hamieverse meets them where they are, using entertainment as an entry-point. Through its gaming universe and multimedia saga, it sparks curiosity and invites deeper reflection.

Awakening: For those beginning to question the system, courses and curated tools guide users toward clarity, financial literacy, and empowerment.

Activation: When users are ready to take action, Hamieverse provides a startup launchpad to help turn mission-aligned ideas into reality.

Ascension: For those who have broken free and want to serve, the Hamieverse Foundation directs their energy toward global humanitarian initiatives that deliver measurable change.

To support this journey, Hamie AI functions as a personal digital mentor, offering mindset support, tailored insights, and behavioral tools to accelerate progress.

Built on Abstract Chain

The decision to build on Abstract Chain was guided by a shared belief that solving blockchain’s user experience problem will finally bring mass adoption. “We chose Abstract because it aligns perfectly with both our vision and our standards,” said the Hamieverse founder. “Our goal is to create meaningful, engaging, and accessible experiences. Abstract’s tech stack allows us to onboard Web2 without friction or pain points. We’re not just launching on a blockchain, we’re aligning with a movement.”

Tokenomics Designed for Integrity

The Hamieverse ecosystem will be powered by the $HAMIE token, with a model intentionally designed to prioritize contribution over speculation. Features include:

No private sale, VCs, or insiders

Built-in deflationary mechanics: 50% of all ecosystem revenue is used to buy and burn tokens

Earning models including Learn-to-Earn, Impact-to-Earn, and Engage-to-Earn

August Launches and Real-World Impact

The first on-chain game is part of a broader August release slate that includes:

The launch of Hamie AI

The release of the Hamie Unchained Saga comic series

The First Arc of the Hamie Unchained Saga Novel

The first Quest Campaign on Galaxe

A mobile game built in Telegram

Meanwhile, the Hamieverse Foundation has broken ground on its most ambitious mission yet: a solar-powered deepwater well in rural Africa, bringing sustainable clean water to over 2,000 people. This project exemplifies the belief that digital culture can produce real-world positive impact.

“I was drawn to the blockchain space over eight years ago, inspired by a groundbreaking technology that promised to reshape the world for the better,” said the Hamieverse founder. “It spoke of decentralizing power, enabling radical transparency, resisting censorship, and banking the unbanked. But by 2024, much of the mindshare had shifted to the trenches, which became the Wild West for bad actors exploiting retail. Hope began to fade. So I set out to build something fundamentally different, rooted in real utility, unshakable transparency, real-world impact, and technology designed to empower self-development. It all began with one image: a hamster spinning endlessly on a wheel. It's the best metaphor for modern life.”

About The Hamieverse

Hamieverse is a Web3 ecosystem designed to help users break free from the psychological and financial traps of modern life through immersive gaming, multi-dimensional storytelling, gamified self-development, and AI-powered mentorship.

For more information, users can visit https://hamieverse.com

Contact

CEO Mateen Mohammed Hamieverse [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Dubai, UAE, August 1st, 2025, Chainwire

Synthetic dollar protocol Falcon Finance has announced that USDf has been listed on VOOI’s omnichain perps and RWA exchange. The stablecoin can be used as a base currency for trading a range of real-world assets on VOOI, adding further utility to USDf and unlocking new opportunities for its holders.

The listing of USDf on VOOI’s perps and RWA marketplace will deepen the stablecoin’s liquidity and expand global access. It can now be utilized on VOOI to trade US markets including $TSLA and $GOOG alongside other stocks and RWA assets. In addition, VOOI has revealed plans to integrate a USDf earn feature into its app, unlocking additional opportunities for holders to earn yield on their assets.

VOOI’s perpetual DEX aggregator supports both EVM and non-EVM networks, using account abstraction to simplify leveraged trading across chains. It supports more than 200 markets and has generated over $10B in lifetime volume. By incorporating crypto, stocks, indices, and commodities into a single application, VOOI gives onchain traders access to a broad spectrum of assets.

The integration of USDf into VOOI follows a $10M strategic investment in Falcon Finance from World Liberty Financial, developer of the USD1 stablecoin. The funding will accelerate Falcon’s technical integrations, with a focus on shared liquidity provisioning and multi-chain compatibility. Falcon has committed to developing smart contract modules that support seamless conversion between USDf and USD1. In addition, USD1 has been added as collateral on Falcon, expanding the range of stablecoins it holds in its treasury.

USDf is rapidly becoming a versatile, multi-purpose asset as the number of DeFi integrations and exchange listings grows. On V2 of VOOI’s perps DEX aggregator, it will serve as a stable unit of account, allowing users to trade a broad range of real-world assets within a non-custodial framework.

The total supply of USDf has risen sharply over the past month, almost doubling to reach $1.1B, backed by a TVL of $1.2B that includes BTC, altcoins, and stablecoins such as USD1. In the past week, Falcon has launched a Transparency Dashboard providing full transparency into the assets backing USDf. This displays a detailed breakdown of USDf reserves by asset type, custody provider, and the percentage held onchain.

Demand for USDf has been driven by a string of integrations and listings including VOOI, coupled with heightened interest in the opportunities to earn yield through staking the stablecoin. sUSDf, the yield-bearing version of USDf, provides stakers with a variable APY that currently stands at 12.8%.

About Falcon Finance

Falcon Finance is a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol. Preserving users’ multi-assets with industry competitive yields across any market conditions, it sets a new standard in the industry, along with transparency, security, and institutional-grade risk management. Learn more: https://falcon.finance/ 

Contact

Managing Partner Andrei Grachev Falcon Finance [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Seoul, 대한민국, August 1st, 2025, Chainwire

First Presale by P2P Foundation Holding Satoshi Nakamoto's Only Online Account and Commons Foundation with Blockchain Core Technology

The first presale of SatoshiMeme ($SATOSHI), a meme coin project jointly developed by P2P Foundation and Commons Foundation, begins on August 1st at 18:00 (UTC+9). P2P Foundation is the only online platform where Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto was active, while Commons Foundation has been updating blockchain core technology and operating mainnet for 8 years. This project reinterprets Satoshi Nakamoto's philosophy and economic perspective for the modern era.

First Presale Begins August 1st, 18:00 (UTC+9)

The presale consists of 8 phases, with token prices gradually increasing by the team at each stage. First presale participants can secure tokens at prices up to 50% lower than subsequent phase participants.

Commons Foundation Chairman Choi Yong-kwan stated, "The first presale allocation is limited to 8 billion SATOSHI, and considering the pre-launch interest, we expect it to sell out quickly. We encourage interested investors to participate right at the launch time."

Simple Participation Process

Participating in the $SATOSHI presale is straightforward. After sending USDT to the wallet address provided on the official website, participants install the WONPAY app, a dedicated MicroBitcoin wallet, to generate a wallet address. Subsequently, by emailing the transaction details (TXID) along with the wallet address, tokens are automatically distributed. Support for Tron (TRC-20), Solana, and BSC networks allows participants to freely choose their preferred network.

Cryptocurrency Community Attention

SatoshiMeme has drawn online engagement ahead of its presale, with social media discussions referencing its thematic alignment with Satoshi Nakamoto's philosophy and the joint involvement of P2P Foundation and Commons Foundation. The hashtag #SatoshiMeme has been used in related conversations on Twitter.

According to SatoshiMeme's team, the participation of P2P Foundation has led to perceptions that distinguish SatoshiMeme from other meme coin initiatives, with some community members referring to SatoshiMeme as a 'true successor' to Satoshi and attributing 'historical legitimacy' to SatoshiMeme. These characterizations remain unverified and reflect the team's interpretation of community sentiment.

Presale Allocation and Market Outlook

The first presale allocation is limited to 8 billion SATOSHI out of the total token supply, moving to the next phase immediately upon completion. According to the commons economic model, individuals or organizations contributing to the SatoshiMeme project will receive rewards through airdrops.

According to SatoshiMeme's team, SatoshiMeme has drawn attention due to the involvement of P2P Foundation and Commons Foundation, both of which have established backgrounds in blockchain-related initiatives. The team anticipates strong interest during the initial presale phase, citing broader market trends in which projects with distinctive themes and active communities have seen rapid presale completions

SatoshiMeme is a token based on the MicroBitcoin (MBC) network, pursuing the realization of the micro-economic currency function originally envisioned by Satoshi Nakamoto. The project team has begun discussions with various major exchanges for listing and is preparing for exchange listings after presale completion.

First Presale Details

Start Time: August 1st, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+9)

How to Participate: Check wallet addresses at https://satoshimemes.com

Payment Method: USDT (TRC-20, Solana, BSC networks supported)

Transaction Confirmation: Send TXID and receiving wallet address to [email protected]

Minimum Purchase: 1 million $SATOSHI

Maximum Purchase: 8 billion $SATOSHI

Token Distribution: Automatic distribution within 24 hours after sale completion

Official Channels

Website: https://satoshimemes.com

Telegram: https://t.me/+887Sr-VpLy4yNmZl

Twitter: https://x.com/SatoshimemesCom

Related Organizations

P2P Foundation: https://wiki.p2pfoundation.net

Commons Foundation: https://commons.foundation

MicroBitcoin: https://microbitcoin.org

About Commons Foundation

The Commons Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering commons-based peer production and community-driven innovation. Established to support projects that prioritize collective ownership, open knowledge sharing, and decentralized governance.

Key Activities: The foundation identifies and incubates commons-based projects, provides funding for community-driven initiatives, and facilitates knowledge sharing between global commons communities. Notable achievements include supporting multiple open-source blockchain projects and establishing partnerships with leading P2P organizations globally.

Contact

Director Kiho Song commons foundation [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Berkeley, California, July 31st, 2025, Chainwire

Leaders from Ethereum Foundation, Ripple, Coinbase, StarkWare, Solana Foundation, Circle, and More to Speak at the Summit

BASS (Blockchain Application Stanford Summit), the in-person focal point of Stanford’s blockchain entrepreneurial ecosystem, returns on August 3rd during SBC at Berkeley. The summit convenes Stanford’s global student and alumni communities- founders, researchers, engineers, and thought leaders- to explore cutting-edge topics in blockchain infrastructure, crypto and AI, DeFi, payments, and real-world assets, including stablecoins.

Organized by the Crypto Blockchain Alumni of Stanford, Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, and Stanford Blockchain Club, BASS SBC25 serves as a platform to exchange perspectives across the industry and highlight emerging talent from the Stanford ecosystem.

This year’s event will feature speakers including the Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, as well as executives and founders from Ripple, Coinbase, StarkWare, Solana Foundation, Circle, EigenLayer, 0x, Uniswap, Privy, Etherealize, Plume Network, Sahara, Story Protocol, and Subzero (Rialo).

Additionally, leading startups from the Stanford Blockchain Accelerator, including 0G, Nexus, PrismaX, Cambrian, Mach, Twine, PublicAI, and PIN AI, will showcase their work. Top venture capital firms attending include a16z, Dragonfly, Electric Capital, Pantera, Hack VC, Finality Capital, and Mirana.

BASS SBC25 is made possible with the support of its sponsors: StarkWare, Story Protocol, Mirana, PublicAI, Blockchain Builders, Draper, PrismaX, 0G, PIN AI, Tristero, Twine, Cambrian, Vishwa, Gradient, OpenLedger, and Subzero.

Registration and full event schedule are available at: https://lu.ma/BASS25

Contact

Dan Edelstein [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Wilmington, Delaware, July 31st, 2025, Chainwire

Naoris Protocol Launches $120K Bounty Program to Test Elliptic Curve Cryptography Resilience

Naoris Protocol, the post-quantum infrastructure pioneer, today announced a $120,000 (1BTC at time of announcement) bounty program challenging cryptographers worldwide to break the elliptic curve algorithms that currently secure the global digital economy, from Bitcoin's $2.4 trillion market to the $410 trillion banking system.

The challenge draws attention to concerns about the long-term resilience of current cryptographic standards, which experts believe could be compromised by advances in quantum computing over the next two decades.

Bounty Structure — factual, but suggest slight adjustment to punctuation:

$50,000 for breaking secp256k1 (Bitcoin and Ethereum)

$30,000 for breaking Ed25519 (Signal, WhatsApp, Solana)

$20,000 for breaking NIST P-256 (TLS/SSL, Internet security)

$10,000 for other major curves (P-224, P-384, P-521)

"This isn't about attacking cryptocurrency, it's about defending it," said David Carvalho, CEO of Naoris Protocol. "These curves are mathematical masterpieces that have protected global commerce for decades. But quantum computing will render them obsolete. We're building the quantum-safe infrastructure the world needs before that day arrives."

What's at Stake

Elliptic curve cryptography is a foundational element in securing a wide range of digital systems, including financial services, blockchain networks, intellectual property protection, and secure communications. It is widely used in:

Global banking and asset management systems

Cryptocurrency networks such as Bitcoin and Ethereum

Encrypted messaging platforms and secure web protocols (TLS/SSL)

Government and defense communications

As these cryptographic standards face potential future threats from quantum computing, testing their resilience has become a growing focus for both public and private sector stakeholders.

The Challenge

Participants must demonstrate the ability to recover a full private key from a public key using mathematical cryptanalysis. Implementation flaws, side-channel attacks, or weak random number generators don't qualify; this is about breaking the math itself. 

Submissions can be made at: BountyForm

"When quantum computers achieve this in the next decade or two, it won't be a drill," Carvalho warned. "That's why forward-thinking enterprises and governments are transitioning to post-quantum cryptography now."

Racing Against Time

Current quantum computers have approximately 1,000 physical qubits. Breaking 256-bit elliptic curve cryptography requires an estimated 2,330 logical qubits. Although that gap may seem large, quantum computing is advancing at an exponential rate.

"The NSA announced in 2015 they're transitioning to quantum-resistant cryptography," noted Carvalho. "When the world's premier cryptographic authority moves, smart organizations follow."

About Naoris Protocol

Naoris Protocol is building enterprise-grade, quantum-resistant blockchain infrastructure using lattice-based cryptography that withstands both classical and quantum attacks. The company serves Fortune 500 enterprises and government agencies, preparing for the post-quantum era.

Users can submit entries here: BountyForm

Contact

Babs Press Office Babs Labs [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Austin, Texas, July 31st, 2025, Chainwire

Maestro was granted a validator spot on Canton Network alongside other leading institutions from the financial and digital asset sectors, such as Binance, BitGo, Bank of America, Galaxy Digital, Mastercard, Citadel, and Nasdaq.

Maestro will support the regulated financial institutions’ adoption of blockchain systems by strengthening Canton’s infrastructure.

Maestro, the leading enterprise-grade infrastructure provider powering the future of digital finance, has announced that it has become a validator on the Canton Network, the only Layer-1 blockchain that offers configurable privacy and institutional-grade compliance at scale. This collaboration unites two firms focused on enabling privacy, control, and interoperability for financial institutions.

Canton Network connects participants across financial markets, handling over $1 trillion in monthly transaction volumes. It recently completed a $135 million funding round led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from major institutions including Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, and BNP Paribas. Nine of the world’s 10 largest global investment banks are now part of the Canton Network ecosystem.

Maestro is bringing its infrastructure expertise to Canton Network by supporting institutional-grade blockchain applications such as Bitwave, The Tie, Proof Group, BitSafe, HydraX, and IntellectEU — platforms that collectively process trillions of dollars in transactions annually. With a proven track record powering top Bitcoin applications and facilitating billions in transaction volume, Maestro is well-positioned to help support and scale these leading applications within the Canton ecosystem.

Canton’s validators include leading institutions from the financial and digital asset sectors. In July, a new set of validator slots was granted, including Binance, BitGo, Bank of America, Galaxy Digital, Mastercard, Citadel, and Nasdaq. Maestro will support the growing adoption of blockchain systems by regulated financial institutions by strengthening Canton’s infrastructure. “As the Canton Network continues to grow across various enterprise use cases and segments, infrastructure provided by Maestro and other validator partners will be instrumental in supporting the growing applications in the ecosystem.” said Melvis Langyintuo, Executive Director of the Global Synchronizer Foundation.

Maestro Co-Founder & CEO Marvin Bertin said, “We’re proud to join the Canton Network as a validator. This partnership reflects our commitment to helping institutions adopt blockchain technology and upgrade the traditional financial rails with secure, compliant infrastructure.”

Designed for regulated financial markets, Canton Network is used by leading banks, asset managers, and trading firms. These entities can access a range of financial products on Canton, including Bitcoin, which is attracting growing institutional interest.

Maestro has processed billions of API calls on its platform and provided enterprise-grade infrastructure to hundreds of companies. Its arrival in Canton will bring this expertise to help support the network, which forms a major hub for enterprises.

About Maestro

Maestro is the first enterprise-grade infrastructure provider tailor-made for Bitcoin DeFi. Its mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to the Bitcoin Economy by delivering a comprehensive, scalable infrastructure stack optimized for on-chain finance. By empowering developers and businesses with robust software tooling, Maestro is setting a new standard for how financial applications are built on Bitcoin, fueling the evolution of a decentralized, blockchain-native financial system.

Learn more: https://www.gomaestro.org/ 

About The Canton Network

The Canton Network is the first public, blockchain purpose-built for institutional finance—uniquely combining privacy, compliance, and scalability. Governed by the Global Synchronizer Foundation with participation from leading global financial institutions, Canton enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across multiple asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. Initially developed by Digital Asset and now open-sourced, Canton supports decentralized governance and collaborative app development. By overcoming the limitations of existing blockchains, Canton unlocks new efficiencies for regulated institutions and facilitates the convergence between traditional finance and institutional crypto. Learn more at: canton.network

About the Global Synchronizer Foundation

Global Synchronizer Foundation’s mission is to foster the development and growth of the Global Synchronizer in the Canton Network and facilitate its governance. The GSF provides transparency and member engagement in decisions made by the operators (Super Validators) of the Global Synchronizer to ensure a reliable, fair, and trusted service for the Canton Network. Blockchain applications in the Canton Network can use the Global Synchronizer to enable atomic transactions across sovereign blockchains without sacrificing privacy or control. Learn more at: sync.global 

Contact

Davis Richardson [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Pepeto is currently conducting its presale, having raised over $5.77 million and attracted more than 100,000 community members to date. Distinct from meme coins that primarily rely on viral momentum, Pepeto is outlining an ecosystem that includes planned infrastructure such as PepetoSwap, a zero-fee exchange, and a cross-chain bridge aimed at enabling interoperability between blockchain networks.

As meme tokens continue to evolve with added functionalities like trading platforms and staking options, Pepeto’s roadmap reflects this shift. The presale stage represents an early phase in its development timeline, preceding the launch of its ecosystem tools and any potential exchange listin

Pepeto’s Tokenomics and Community Engagement Support Presale Growth

Pepeto’s ongoing presale has seen steady participation, with more than $5.7 million raised and a reported community of over 100,000 supporters. According to the project team, the tokenomics model—designed to allocate supply across staking rewards, marketing, liquidity provision, and project development—has contributed to early traction and community engagement.

At its current presale stage, the token is priced at $0.000000144, with a structured pricing model that increases in subsequent stages. This approach is intended to incentivize early participation while aligning with the project’s roadmap. The development of a committed community and structured allocation model are seen by the team as foundational elements supporting the project’s long-term strategy

What’s Next for Pepeto?

As Pepeto prepares to enter Stage 7 of its ongoing presale, the project continues to outline its infrastructure plans, which include PepetoSwap—a zero-fee exchange—and a cross-chain bridge aimed at enabling broader network interoperability. These features, paired with meme-themed branding, form the basis of its development strategy. The project reports sustained community engagement across social platforms, contributing to its visibility among active presale offerings in 2025.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The only official website for the Pepeto project is https://pepeto.io. Users are advised to exercise caution, as imitation websites may attempt to mislead individuals by replicating official branding. As with all cryptocurrency projects, individuals should conduct independent research and consult with a licensed advisor before participating in any offering.

About Pepeto

Pepeto is a next‑generation meme coin project built on Ethereum, combining viral community appeal with real, usable infrastructure. Designed for scalability and accessibility, Pepeto’s ecosystem features a zero‑fee centralized exchange, PepetoSwap for frictionless trading, and a cross‑chain bridge to connect multiple networks. Powered by the $PEPETO token, the project’s mission is to create a meme coin environment where utility meets culture, offering investors and users a platform that delivers both speed and substance in the evolving Web3 landscape.

Contact

Relationship manager Daniel Bonocci [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Africa’s largest crypto exchange becomes the first platform on the continent to introduce  tokenised U.S. equities trading.

VALR, Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, today announced the launch of xStocks on its platform. This offering enables customers to gain price exposure through tokenisation of leading U.S.-listed equities, including Tesla, NVIDIA, Robinhood, Circle, and Coinbase. With this move, VALR becomes the first crypto exchange in the region to offer tokenised equities, marking a significant step towards financial inclusion and simplified investment opportunities across Africa.

xStocks, launched by Backed in May 2025, are 1:1-backed tokenised representations of U.S.-listed equities and ETFs, providing price exposure to token holders. However, the xStocks tokens do not confer ownership rights, voting rights or other shareholder rights and privileges to token holders. These tokens can be traded on VALR’s Spot market against TetherUSD (USDT) or against other crypto assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, or even the South African rand, via the Simple Buy/Sell terminal. Additionally, xStocks can be deposited and withdrawn via the Solana network, ensuring seamless and efficient transactions across the crypto ecosystem.

This launch reflects a growing global trend of tokenising real-world assets, further bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto economy. By offering xStocks, VALR empowers its users to diversify their portfolios with price exposure to some of the world’s most prominent companies, fostering greater access to global markets and simplifying investment strategies.

The introduction of xStocks follows VALR’s recent launch of the Garrington Capital USD Private Credit Token (USDPC), a yield-bearing crypto asset, as part of its broader VALR Invest initiative. These developments underscore VALR’s commitment to delivering innovative financial products that enhance portfolio diversification and accessibility.

Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, commented: “The launch of xStocks on our platform represents a pivotal moment in advancing access to innovative products that brings choice and inclusion to people in South Africa, with a plan to make the product available to the continent and globally in the near future. By blending crypto and traditional finance, we are forging a financial system that brings down barriers and serves many more with unprecedented ease. This initiative not only strengthens VALR’s global profile but also reaffirms our commitment to bringing innovation and progress to our phenomenal community of VALR users.”

“We’re excited to have xStocks on VALR, marking another step in the xStocks mission to bring tokenised equities to users worldwide, in the platforms they use,” said David Henderson, Head of Growth at Backed, the issuer of xStocks. “We have seen incredible adoption for these assets, and now users from Africa will be able to access them on VALR, participating in tokenised capital markets.”

About VALR

Founded in 2018, VALR is Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, serving over 1,400 corporate and institutional clients and more than 1.5 million users worldwide. Headquartered in Johannesburg, VALR offers a comprehensive suite of crypto products, including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Futures, Staking, Lending, API services, Subaccounts, OTC Trading, Simple Buy & Sell, and VALR Pay. Licensed by the FSCA in South Africa and with approval to serve parts of the European Union, VALR has secured $55 million in equity funding from leading investors, including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, GSR, and F-Prime, affiliated with Fidelity Investments. For more information, visit valr.com 

About xStocks

xStocks are a line of tokenised equities and ETFs launched and tokenised by Backed Finance, providing compliant, 1:1-backed tokenised equities available across multiple exchanges and blockchain ecosystems. For more information, visit https://xstocks.com

Contact

VALR [email protected] Disclaimer. This is a paid press release.

Highlights of the Partnership:

Digital Currency Treasury Program: PowerBank will accumulate Bitcoin and Intellistake will accumulate digital currencies that support decentralized AI. .

Bitcoin Treasury Management: Intellistake will help manage digital asset operations for PowerBank and serve as PowerBank's supporting partner for security, custody, and treasury management.

Tokenized Energy Assets: Potential for First-of-their-kind tokens backed by RWA including solar and storage infrastructure.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA July 31, 2025 – POWERBANK CORPORATION (NASDAQ: SUUN; Cboe CA: SUNN, FSE: 103) (“PowerBank” or the "Company") – announces a transaction with Intellistake Technologies Corp. (“Intellistake”) that involves the intersection of digital assets, energy, and tokenized finance. Intellistake (CSE: ISTK) is a technology company bridging traditional capital markets with decentralized AI and blockchain infrastructure, and PowerBank (formerly SolarBank), is a leader in clean energy infrastructure.

Together, these two high-growth companies will pursue three seminal initiatives:

A Digital Asset Treasury Program: Leveraging Bitcoin as a long-term treasury reserve asset, PowerBank, with Intellistake’s support, intends to accumulate and hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet and Intellistake intends to accumulate digital assets that support decentralized AI, such as FET Token — aligning with the global shift toward decentralized financial reserves.

Bitcoin Treasury Management: Under the partnership framework, Intellistake will help manage digital asset operations for PowerBank and serve as PowerBank's supporting partner for security, custody, and treasury management of Bitcoin.

The Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA): Intellistake and PowerBank are evaluating the potential tokenization of PowerBank’s clean energy assets or shares — providing an investment and financing alternative. 

“Tokenization is no longer a concept—it’s an inevitability,” said  Jason Dussault, CEO of Intellistake. “By combining our expertise in capital markets and digital asset custody with PowerBank’s scalable, real-world energy platform, we’re unlocking a new opportunity..”

As institutions and sovereign funds increasingly embrace tokenized securities and decentralized asset strategies, the Intellistake–PowerBank partnership centres on transforming legacy energy systems into a tokenized product. 

According to a recent report by CryptoSlate, analysts forecast that the market cap for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could reach $30 trillion by 2034(1)—driven by advances in blockchain, AI, and investor demand for transparent, real-time asset ownership and settlement.

“This partnership is about more than collaboration—it’s about setting the pace for a shift in how companies manage capital and assets,” said  Dr. Richard Lu, CEO of PowerBank. “As the world accelerates toward AI, automation, and clean energy, Bitcoin and tokenization are presenting new opportunities. PowerBank and Intellistake are here to take part in that transformation, to bridge traditional energy infrastructure with the demand of the digital economy.”

Intellistake and PowerBank are presently evaluating the regulatory framework for tokenization. Any tokenization will be subject to it being completed in compliance with applicable law, regulatory requirements and terms of any underlying agreements associated with PowerBank assets. The actual structure of such tokenization, the assets that would be subject to tokenization, and the associated timeline, have not yet been determined. Intellistake and PowerBank will provide further updates as material developments related to this tokenization strategy occur. 

The actual timing and value of Bitcoin purchases, under the allocation strategy will be determined by management. Purchases will also depend on several factors, including, among others, general market and business conditions, the trading price of Bitcoin and the anticipated cash needs of Intellistake or PowerBank. The allocation strategy may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time for any reason. Intellistake will support PowerBank’s establishment of custody for its digital currency purchases and PowerBank no longer intends to utilize Coinbase for this service. As of the date of this press release, no Bitcoin purchases have been made.

(1)   https://cryptoslate.com/analysts-predict-30-trillion-market-cap-for-tokenized-rwa-by-2034/

About Intellistake

For additional information on the business of Intellistake please refer to https://www.intellistake.ai/.

Other Corporate Update: Shares to Solar Flow-Through Directors

In addition, the Company has issued a total of 56,275 shares to certain former and current directors and officers of Solar Flow-Through Funds Ltd. (“SFF”) These shares are issuable in connection with outstanding directors fees due to such directors or officers that were assumed as part of the acquisition of Solar Flow-Through Funds Ltd. (“SFF”).

The issuance of 10,905 shares to Matthew Wayrynen (director and officer of the Company) and 10,905 indirectly to Frederick Jung (officer of SFF) (collectively, the "Related Parties"), will be considered "related party transactions" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") adopted in the Policy. The Company intends to rely on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of such Related Parties' participation in the Debt Settlement as neither the fair market value of the Debt Settlement of, nor the fair market value of the Shares to be issued thereunder, insofar as it involves Related Parties, is expected to exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization (all as determined under MI 61-101). A material change report will not be filed in connection with this transaction. The securities of the Company that will be acquired by the Related Parties will be acquired pursuant to an exemption from the prospectus requirement in section 2.14 of National Instrument 45-106. The Board of Directors of the Company approved the issuance of these shares with Mr. Wayrynen abstaining from voting on the approval of the issuance of his shares. As a result of this transaction Mr. Wayrynen and Mr. Jung’s percentage ownership of common shares of the Company will increase to 0.40% and 0.10%, respectively.

The issuance of shares is subject to final acceptance of the Cboe Canada Exchange Inc. and all shares issued thereunder will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and a day from the date of issuance in accordance with applicable securities legislation.

 About PowerBank

PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer and owner focusing on distributed and community solar projects in Canada and the USA. The Company develops solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that sell electricity to utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal and residential off-takers. The Company maximizes returns via a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple leading North America markets including projects with utilities, host off-takers, community solar, and virtual net metering projects. The Company has a potential development pipeline of over one gigawatt and has developed renewable and clean energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts built. To learn more about SolarBank, please visit www.powerbankcorp.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information 

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information ‎within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking ‎statements") that relate to the Company's current expectations and views of future events. ‎Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, ‎objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the ‎use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will ‎continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", ‎‎"projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be ‎forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties ‎which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in ‎such forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation, this news release ‎contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the Company’s expectations regarding its industry trends and overall market growth; details of the partnership between Intellistake and PowerBank including the Bitcoin treasury program, Bitcoin treasury management and tokenized energy assets, and expectations regarding the market for digital currencies, tokenization and decentralized AI, and the size of the Company’s development pipeline. No assurance ‎can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking ‎statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These ‎statements speak only as of the date of this news release.‎

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. In making the forward looking statements included in this news release, the Company has made various material assumptions, including but not limited to: obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and services offered by the Company’s competitors; that the Company’s current good relationships with its service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and government subsidies and funding for renewable energy will continue as currently contemplated. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 

Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those listed under "Forward-‎Looking Statements" and "Risk ‎Factors" in the Company’s most recently completed Annual Information Form, and other public filings of the Company, which include: the Company may be adversely affected by volatile solar power market and industry conditions; the execution of the Company’s growth strategy depends upon the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements; the Company’s future success depends partly on its ability to expand the pipeline of its energy business in several key markets; governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar and battery storage power; general global economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations; the Company’s project development and construction activities may not be successful; developing and operating solar projects exposes the Company to various risks; the Company faces a number of risks involving Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and project-level financing arrangements; any changes to the laws, regulations and policies that the Company is subject to may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of solar power; the markets in which the Company competes are highly competitive and evolving quickly; an anti-circumvention investigation could adversely affect the Company by potentially raising the prices of key supplies for the construction of solar power projects; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; a change in the Company’s effective tax rate can have a significant adverse impact on its business; seasonal variations in demand linked to construction cycles and weather conditions may influence the Company’s results of operations; the Company may be unable to generate sufficient cash flows or have access to external financing; the Company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future; the Company is subject to risks from supply chain issues; risks related to inflation and tariffs; unexpected warranty expenses that may not be adequately covered by the Company’s insurance policies; if the Company is unable to attract and retain key personnel, it may not be able to compete effectively in the renewable energy market; there are a limited number of purchasers of utility-scale quantities of electricity; compliance with environmental laws and regulations can be expensive; corporate responsibility may adversely impose additional costs; the future impact of any global pandemic on the Company is unknown at this time; the Company has limited insurance coverage; the Company will be reliant on information technology systems and may be subject to damaging cyberattacks; the Company may become subject to litigation; there is no guarantee on how the Company will use its available funds; the Company will continue to sell securities for cash to fund operations, capital expansion, mergers and acquisitions that will dilute the current shareholders; and future dilution as a result of financings.

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 may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it ‎is not possible for the Company to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such ‎factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to ‎differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-‎looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by ‎this cautionary statement.‎

For further information, please contact:‎

PowerBank Corporation

Tracy Zheng

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 416.494.9559

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Dubai, UAE, July 30th, 2025, Chainwire

Early-stage Crypto presales present a rare opportunity for investors to get in at the lowest valuations before a token hits the open market. Projects with real utility and early momentum often reward presale participants with significant upside, and Pepescape appears to be following that path.

Pepescape, a meme coin powered by Ethereum, has already raised over $1 million in its crypto presale phase. With notable early traction and an engaged community, the project is expanding its community as it blends meme culture with meaningful DeFi infrastructure.

Gigacex: The First Community-Owned Exchange by Pepescape

At the core of Pepescape’s utility is Gigacex, a newly launched centralized exchange built for, and governed by, the community. Gigacex is now live in MVP form at Gigacex.com, giving early supporters a first look at what a fully community-owned exchange can become.

Every trader and liquidity provider on Gigacex earns governance tokens, giving them real power to vote on listings, trading fees, and platform policies. Revenue from trading fees is distributed directly to active users and contributors on the Pepescape ecosystem, turning every transaction into a community gain.

This model marks a shift from centralized exchanges toward a user-first ecosystem that’s aligned with Web3 values of transparency, fairness, and decentralization.

Pepescape’s Triple Value Proposition

0% vesting – 100% tokens unlocked on Day 1

Gigacex MVP live, with community governance baked in

Backed by Ethereum, with future plans for multichain support

Pepescape’s Vision for the Future of Crypto

Pepescape is building more than just a meme coin; it’s creating an ecosystem where ownership, governance, and value are truly in the hands of the community. At the center of this vision is Gigacex.

By combining the viral power of meme culture with real-world DeFi infrastructure, Pepescape aims to close the gap between speculation and utility. Through features like community governance, fee-sharing, and zero-vesting tokenomics, the project is designed to reward participation and loyalty, not just early access.

Early buyers remain confident, as $PEPESCAPE is yet to launch on centralized exchanges, offering new investors a timely opportunity before major liquidity enters the market

How to buy $PESC

Investors can join the $PEPESCAPE crypto presale directly through the official website at pepescape.io. The token is available at $0.000356 for stage 1, and the price rises to $0.0012 for stage 2, with no vesting and instant access on launch day.

About Pepescape

Pepescape is a next-gen meme coin project that fuses viral internet culture with decentralized finance. By launching Gigacex, the first community-governed crypto exchange, Pepescape is redefining what a meme coin can achieve from culture to code.

Official Links:

Website: https://pepescape.io

X (Twitter): https://x.com/pepescapetoken

Telegram Channel: https://t.me/PepeScapePortal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepescapecoin

Marketing Manager: [email protected]

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Tokyo, Japan, July 30th, 2025, Chainwire

Mawari is conducting two distinct offerings: (1) a public Decentralized Infrastructure Offering (DIO) outside the United States under Regulation S, and (2) a U.S.-only offering through Republic under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D.

This public offering is made solely to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933. U.S. persons may not participate except via the separate offering on Republic.

This communication is not directed to, and may not be acted upon by, U.S. persons or any person in a jurisdiction where participation in such offerings is not permitted.

Mawari, a pioneer in real‑time delivery of AI‑driven immersive 3D experiences, today unveiled its public Guardian Node Offering under the Decentralized Infrastructure Offering (DIO) model. The launch follows a multi-month effort that started in January 2025 and has been driven by a combination of strategic community engagement, early investor participation and public companies like GFA Co. Ltd., a private round from Japan which together have secured $45 million in node licenses committed to the network.

More than 139,492 Guardian Nodes have already been reserved, representing nearly half of the total 300,000 node supply. 

“Nearly 140,000 Guardian Node licenses are already committed; proof that the community values nodes that do real work,” said Luis Oscar Ramirez, Founder & CEO of Mawari. “Guardian Nodes validate every render, audit every metric, and keep latency, jitter, and quality in check across Mawari’s Immersive Compute Network. By prioritizing measurable utility over hype, we’re laying the infrastructure that will power the future of the immersive internet.”

The public DIO, launching on July 30th on nodes.mawari.net, will offer the remaining 160,508 Guardian Nodes to Non-U.S. participants only, pursuant to Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (See terms here ).

Participants can purchase nodes using USDT and USDC on Arbitrum, with credit card payments available at a later date. Purchasers may also receive a unique referral code, enabling a promotional incentive for each invited friend who also buys (subject to other applicable rules and restrictions). All payments are on-chain and auditable, with bridging instructions provided to streamline access. Referral rewards are promotional in nature and do not constitute compensation for investment solicitation. Referral bonuses may include network credits, non-transferable badges, or other non-cash benefits.

Momentum continues to build across Mawari’s ecosystem. Recently secured KDDI as an infrastructure provider and collaborated with Brave and Virtual Avex for VtuberXR, and its XR Chip, which 490,000 wallets have claimed, with over 2 million participants in the last month, as the Mawari Portal subscription base continues to grow. 

Mawari’s DIO network is redefining the node sale model, focusing on transparent utility over speculation. Unlike hype-driven launches, DIO follows a utility-first approach that prioritizes real participation and measurable network contributions. Guardian Node licenses are offered at a flat price, with operators earning rewards through active engagement. Node operators are responsible for maintaining network health and uptime and in return for verifiable participation, they may earn Network Monitoring Rewards that represent 20% of the Mawari Network’s total utility rewards, alongside fixed incentives for early adopters who meet specified performance criteria.

About Mawari

Mawari, the world’s first Immersive Compute Network, streams AI‑driven XR experiences globally in real time with near‑zero latency, seamlessly merging digital intelligence with physical reality to deliver lifelike 3D avatar agents.

For more information, visit:  Website  |  X  | Discord |  LinkedIn

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Dubai, UAE, July 30th, 2025, Chainwire

Falcon Finance, the universal collateralization infrastructure powering onchain liquidity and yield, has received a $10M strategic investment from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the pioneer of the decentralized finance protocol and governance platform behind the USD1 stablecoin. The funding will accelerate Falcon’s technical integrations, focusing on shared liquidity provisioning, multi-chain compatibility, and smart contract modules for seamless conversions between USDf and USD1. USD1 has also been utilized as collateral on Falcon.

This investment comes as Falcon has recently exceeded $1B circulating supply after its public launch, demonstrating strong market demand for an innovative and sustainable approach for the digital dollar space.

"We are excited to collaborate with WLFI to redefine digital dollar solutions," said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of Falcon Finance. "This investment validates our approach to creating more efficient on-chain dollar instruments for institutional users, and WLFI's distribution network will help accelerate adoption of our technology."

The integration of Falcon Finance and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) unites the complementary strengths of both protocols. Falcon Finance operates a synthetic dollar protocol that accepts a range of collateral, managed under a dynamic, risk-adjusted overcollateralization model. USD1 complements this by offering a digital asset that is redeemable on a 1:1 basis for the U.S. dollar and backed by a reserve containing U.S. government money market funds, U.S. dollar deposits, and other cash equivalents.

"This strategic partnership with Falcon Finance represents a significant step forward in our mission to build a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem," said Zak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial. "By combining Falcon's innovative collateralization model with our fiat-backed approach, we are creating a more robust and flexible digital dollar infrastructure that will meet the diverse needs of both retail and institutional users across the global market."

With WLFI’s involvement, Falcon Finance is poised to strengthen its leadership in building a universal collateralization infrastructure that powers onchain liquidity and yield.

About Falcon Finance

Falcon Finance is building the infrastructure layer that connects capital, collateral, and composability across onchain and offchain financial systems. Our mission is to create a unified framework where institutions, protocols, and capital allocators can transform assets into usable liquidity - transparently, securely, and with strategic flexibility.

We enable the use of any yield-generating, custody-ready asset - whether crypto-native, tokenized real-world, or fiat-linked as enforceable collateral for issuing onchain liquidity and unlocking value across different financial domains.

By combining legal structure, composable mint/redeem logic, and modular liquidity pathways, Falcon allows capital to move between forms and contexts supporting onchain strategies, institutional deployment, and real-world settlement alike. Learn more: https://falcon.finance/

About World Liberty Financial

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a pioneering decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and governance platform inspired by the vision of President Donald J. Trump. WLFI develops transparent, secure, and accessible financial tools, including institutional-grade products designed to broaden participation in decentralized finance. For more information, visit https://www.worldlibertyfinancial.com/ 

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Los Angeles, United States, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Next generation gaming studio, Mythical Games has announced that the newly launched FIFA Rivals game has already reached one million downloads. The milestone was achieved within just 6 weeks of the game’s launch and sets a new record as the fastest Mythical Games release to hit the one million mark.

Developed in collaboration with football’s official governing body, FIFA Rivals’ accessibility and dynamic gameplay, coupled with its gentle learning curve, has resonated with the sport’s global fan base, making it a hit with both beginners and experienced player.

The one million players who have downloaded FIFA Rivals to date have made it a cornerstone of their gaming experience, notching 16M goals, 14M interceptions, 7M Supers, and 4M saves over the course of more than 5M matches. Interest in the game has been heightened by a licensing deal with sportswear giant adidas, which has developed a range of exclusive digital wearables, including football boots that can be acquired and traded within FIFA Rivals. Other exclusive items include an adidas match ball and unique jerseys developed especially for the iOS and Android game.

Mythical Games CEO John Linden said: “We’re delighted to have hit the one million mark so quickly, and for the energy of the community that’s coalesced around FIFA Rivals. We knew, even before launching, that the game was going to break all records, but to have gotten here so quickly is a testament to the Mythical Games team and to the partners who have joined us on this journey.”

FIFA Rivals is available now on the App Store and Google Play Store. Interested players can follow on X @FifaRivals to join the community.

About Mythical Games

Acknowledged by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and recently Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare 3, and Skylanders. Mythical’s current games, Blankos Block Party and NFL Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games, but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide.

The Mythical Marketplace, the first in-game blockchain Marketplace on iOS and Android, provides gamers with ownership and control over the purchase and sale of digital assets, while the Mythical Platform protects gamers that may be new to blockchain through a custodial wallet for their digital items.

Learn more: https://mythicalgames.com/

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Wilmington, Delaware, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Naoris is Spearheading the First Decentralized Post-Quantum Infrastructure for Web2, Web3 & Web4

Naoris Protocol, the first in production quantum-resistant blockchain and cybersecurity mesh architecture, has announced its upcoming TGE for July 31, 2025, marking a key milestone in the rollout of a new foundational security layer for the internet, designed to protect both Web3 and Web2 ecosystems from quantum and traditional threats. 

The $NAORIS token will launch for trading on July 31 at 12:00PM UTC / 08:00AM ET. At TGE, the initial circulating supply will be 599.260,000 NAORIS tokens, with a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $500M FDV. The token will be available for trading on Binance Alpha, Binance Perps, MEXC, and Gate.io with additional exchange listings to be confirmed. For the latest details, visit the Naoris Protocol website on July 31.

In terms of utility, the $NAORIS token powers a machine-driven trust economy, enabling real-time, quantum-resistant security validations across both Web3 and traditional Web2 infrastructures. Embedded at the Sub-Zero layer within a Decentralized Trust Mesh, $NAORIS powers autonomous device-to-device security challenges that trigger token swaps per block, ensuring continuous, automated trust without human input. Each node earns influence and rewards based on its trust score, creating a dynamic consensus system rooted in behavior and reliability. Token holders can stake to secure the network and participate in governance, aligning incentives with long-term protocol resilience.

The announcement comes just weeks after Naoris raised $3 million in a strategic funding round led by Mason Labs, with participation from Frekaz Group, Level One Robotics and Tradecraft Capital.

The $NAORIS token is the core utility asset powering this infrastructure, enabling access to security services, governance and incentives for network participants. As the lifeblood of the Naoris Protocol, $NAORIS serves as the cyber-trust primitive that drives decentralized security infrastructure across blockchains, enterprises and IoT ecosystems.

Operating at the Sub-Zero Layer, beneath L0 to L2 blockchains, Naoris Protocol provides the trust and security fabric for decentralized applications and existing internet infrastructure. It integrates directly with EVM-compatible blockchains without requiring hard forks and extends protection to blockchain transactions, physical infrastructure, including enterprise systems, cloud platforms, IoT devices, validators, bridges and decentralized exchanges. Naoris Protocol’s Post-Quantum technology is aligned with NIST, NATO and ETSI post-quantum standards – the US Government has mandated that all digital systems transition to post-quantum cryptographic standards by 2030, with legacy algorithms fully phased out by 2035.

“At Naoris, we firmly believe that blockchains cannot retrofit their way to post-quantum security, they must be built into the infrastructure from the ground up,” said Naoris CEO and Founder David Carvalho. “Our TGE helps us move closer to delivering the next standard in cyber-resilient infrastructure,ensuring global systems remain secure in the post-quantum era.”

Naoris’ architecture combines Post-Quantum Cryptography, Decentralized Proof-of-Security (dPoSec) consensus, and Swarm AI to secure blockchain transactions and web infrastructure against quantum computing risks. Key features include:

Quantum-Secure Blockchain Transactions: Enhances EVM blockchains against quantum threats without network disruptions.

Trusted Web3 Infrastructure: Immutable, real-time mesh network secures nodes, validators, bridges, and DEXs.

Distributed Web2 Security: Converts all devices into validator nodes, forming a self-healing network without single points of failure.

Since launching its testnet in January, Naoris Protocol has recorded significant growth, with over 100 million post-quantum transactions processed, over 3.3 million wallets onboarded, over 1M security nodes and over 475 million cyber threats mitigated as well as 31 active projects under development across sectors such as finance, telecom, energy, defense, and IoT.

Alongside CEO and Founder David Carvalho, Naoris Protocol is guided by a leadership team with deep expertise across cybersecurity, defense, and blockchain verticals, bringing together a diverse range of global experience. The team includes David Holtzman, former CTO of IBM and a key architect of the DNS protocol; Ahmed Réda Chami, Ambassador of Morocco to the European Union and former CEO of Microsoft North Africa; Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff; and Inge Kampenes, retired Major General and former Chief of the Norwegian Armed Forces Cyber Defence. Their combined backgrounds reflect the protocol’s focus on building secure, scalable infrastructure for both Web3 and traditional systems.

To learn more about Naoris Protocol, users can visit https://www.naorisprotocol.com/ 

About Naoris Protocol

Naoris Protocol is the world’s first Decentralized Post-Quantum Infrastructure, built to secure both Web3 and Web2 against traditional and quantum threats. Operating beneath blockchain layers 0 to 3 as a Sub-Zero Layer, it integrates with existing EVM chains, nodes, bridges, dApps, enterprise systems, and IoT devices without requiring hard forks.

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Miami, Florida, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Queens Park Rangers Football Club (QPR) and TokenFi, a global leader in real-world asset tokenization, have signed a pioneering sponsorship agreement for the 2025-2026 EFL Championship season. 

The partnership marks the first of its kind in the sports world, introducing blockchain-powered tokenization to fan engagement on a professional football stage.

As part of the deal, TokenFi will serve as QPR’s Official Partner and Official Training Kit Sleeve Partner. The TokenFi logo will be featured on the training wear of the first team, coaching staff, and manager, alongside prominent branding across Loftus Road Stadium — including LED signage, dugout headrests, hospitality lounges, and club media backdrops.

“Partnering with TokenFi marks a transformative moment for QPR and the sports industry,” said Euan Inglis, Commercial Director at QPR. “By embracing tokenization, we’re redefining fan engagement and creating a model for the future. TokenFi’s innovative platform aligns perfectly with our ambition to connect with fans worldwide in new and exciting ways.”

Digital activations will include email campaigns, matchday graphics, newsletters, and a partnership announcement video. TokenFi and QPR’s will work collaboratively to unearth tokenization initiatives during the term of the agreement.

“The future for clubs is the tokenisation of club assets, we’re empowering fans to own a piece of QPR’s journey while driving innovation in fan engagement,” said Pedro Vidal, FLOKI’s Community Relations Officer. “We’re excited to collaborate with QPR to set a new benchmark for sports partnerships.”

The partnership also allows for interaction with TokenFi’s related brands Floki and Valhalla, and opens the door for expanded collaboration in the 2026-2027 season and beyond, in relation to other club properties.

About TokenFi

TokenFi is an innovative platform for crypto and asset tokenization, enabling users to launch or tokenize assets effortlessly. TokenFi is committed to revolutionizing the trillion-dollar tokenization industry by offering a user-friendly interface that requires no coding expertise.

Website: https://tokenfi.com   

X: https://twitter.com/tokenfi  

About QPR

Queens Park Rangers FC, based in West London, is a historic English football club competing in the EFL Championship. Renowned for its passionate fanbase and commitment to innovation, QPR continues to push boundaries both on and off the pitch.

Website: https://qpr.co.uk

X: https://x.com/QPR 

About Floki

Floki is the people’s cryptocurrency and utility token of the Floki Ecosystem. Floki aims to become the world’s most known and most used cryptocurrency and intends to achieve this ambitious goal through a focus on utility, philanthropy, community, and marketing. Floki currently has 550,000+ holders and a strong brand recognized by billions of people worldwide due to its strategic marketing partnerships.

Website: https://floki.com   

X: https://twitter.com/RealFlokiInu  

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Zurich, Switzerland, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Ether.fi, the restaking infrastructure provider with over $10 billion in total value locked (TVL), has launched one-click deposits for its cross-chain vaults after integrating Enso’s widget. Developed in collaboration with LayerZero and Stargate, the Enso-powered “shortcut” simplifies vault deposits, significantly enhancing user experience.

Ether.fi’s integration of Enso’s widget transforms a multi-stage process into a single step, empowering users to quickly and easily deposit into liquid vaults from any chain or position. This is achieved by leveraging Enso’s cross-chain execution, which automates the underlying process, bundling it into a single interaction from the user’s perspective.

Thanks to the introduction of one-click vaults, Ether.fi users no longer need to hold a specific token on a specific chain. Instead, they can deposit into a vault using the assets they already hold – even if they’re on a different chain. In addition to reducing friction and maximizing user retention, the solution will help to grow TVL by incentivizing ETH stakers to deposit assets that would otherwise be scattered across multiple chains.

The widget developed by Enso in conjunction with LayerZero and Stargate forms a cornerstone of the toolkit it has created for blockchain developers to streamline smart contract interactions. This supports chain abstraction, making it easy for developers to create sophisticated decentralized applications without having to manually integrate multiple smart contracts and frameworks.

Ether.fi’s integration of Enso’s solution significantly addresses two of the industry’s longest-standing challenges: UX and liquidity fragmentation. Not only does Enso’s shortcut streamline cross-chain interactions for DeFi projects, but it simplifies the process for end users.

With Enso’s one-click process now live on Ether.fi, its vaults are fully chain-agnostic and frictionless for depositors. Through operating as the shortcut layer for liquid restaking protocols, Enso is making this major DeFi primitive accessible to a broader user base, who can participate in restaking without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

About Enso

Enso is the fastest way to build and launch onchain. Trusted by over 100 projects and having enabled over $15B to be settled onchain, Enso simplifies what used to be a slow and complex process. Developers no longer need to manually integrate protocols, understand all smart contracts, or pay for costly audits before testing their ideas. Enso achieves this by introducing blockchain shortcuts: combinations of actions that simplify how developers interact with the blockchain. By mapping these interactions to a shared engine, Enso handles the heavy lifting, allowing developers to focus entirely on their product and bring their ideas to life.

Learn more: https://www.enso.build/

About Ether.fi

Ether.fi is a leader in decentralized restaking infrastructure with more than $10 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) secured through its decentralized protocol. By providing robust security and operational support, Ether.fi enables developers and organizations to build scalable, trustless solutions that enhance blockchain security throughout L1 and L2 networks.

Learn more: https://www.ether.fi/

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Dubai, UAE, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Secure and ultra-fast trading platform Fastex has announced the release of a series of collectible currency notes, each backed 1:1 by FTN token, Bahamut Blockchain’s native currency. The initiative bridges the gap between physical collectibles and digital assets, offering users a new way to experience and own crypto. In addition, Fastex has shared details of Harmony Meetup, the annual event that unites top minds from Web3 and iGaming, where it unveiled its roadmap.

The product of intensive research and development, the collectible currency notes feature advanced, banknote-grade anti-counterfeit features. These include serial numbers, intaglio ink, optically variable ink, and metallic security foil, along with elegant designs based on the planets in the solar system. Each note is redeemable at any time for its full value in FTN on the Fastex exchange.

Fastex CEO Vakhtang Abrahamyan said: “The FTN notes symbolise the evolution of currency. By merging the tactile value of collectibles with the integrity of blockchain, we’re giving our community a new way to interact with digital assets – backed by transparency, trust, and tech. The Fastex team is excited to be at the forefront of the intersection of physical and digital finance and to continue to find new ways to engage users with novel initiatives.”

Joe Galloso, International Sales Director at Authentix, added: “It has been a pleasure working on this project, which combines traditional currency-grade security with blockchain technology. Collaborating with Fastex’s design team was a fantastic experience: their vision and creativity made it easy to bring together the heritage of traditional banknote printing with the innovation of cryptocurrency. Each of the anti-counterfeit features, along with the polymer substrate, were carefully designed to create a high-quality, visually spectacular note. We’re incredibly proud of the final product, and excited to see these notes roll out into the world.”

The notes were first unveiled at Harmony Meetup VII on July 9, along with the launch of the new Fastex crypto debit card and a premium metal version. These products embody Fastex’s goal of connecting digital assets with real-world use. During the course of the annual event for the web3 and iGaming sectors, attendees had a chance to get hands-on with Fastex’s latest products and speak directly with the team behind the technology.

Each note is fully asset-backed and pegged 1:1 with FTN, offering a tangible, secure extension of the digital currency. Users can verify the authenticity via NFTs representing their notes and redeem them for tokens at any time, burning the NFTs upon usage. Authentication is further guaranteed by Authentix, which serves as a third-party authentication provider.

Holders of the collectible currency notes are entitled to perks such as access to events, airdrops, and early access to new Fastex products. The FTN-backed notes are available for purchase by Fastex users now via the Yo Cash website following completion of a KYC process. YoCash is managed by Fastex in collaboration with Authentix, a verification company with over 25 years of experience in preventing counterfeits.

About Fastex

Fastex is a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange catering to an audience of worldwide traders, offering an accessible, secure and fast trading platform. Beyond the exchange, Fastex boasts a vast array of service offerings for the Web3 economy, including the Dapp building Bahamut EVM-based blockchain solution, Fastex Card, and YoWallet. The cryptocurrency exchange is led by experts from the traditional financial space, including the previous Deputy Chairman of a Central Bank.

https://www.fastex.com/

About Authentix

As the authority in authentication solutions, Authentix brings enhanced visibility and traceability to today’s complex global supply chains. For over 25 years, Authentix has provided clients with physical and software-enabled solutions to detect, mitigate, and prevent counterfeiting and other illicit trading activity for currency, excise taxable goods, and branded consumer products.

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Georgetown, Cayman Islands, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

Shinkai, the open-source, local-first platform for building and sharing autonomous AI agents, has officially released version 1.0, its first production-ready build. With support for USDC micro-payments and Coinbase’s x402 protocol, Shinkai enables AI agents to run privately on users’ machines while participating directly in on-chain economies.

This launch represents a major step toward Shinkai’s long-term mission: making AI agents easy to use, economically sustainable, and fully under the control of the people who run them.

With over 45,000 installs, thousands of active users, and a growing base of open-source contributors, Shinkai is emerging as a meaningful alternative to centralized AI platforms. The system runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux, requiring no cloud accounts, browser extensions, or engineering background to get started.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, praised Shinkai’s integration work in an August 30, 2024 post on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Btw here is a great example of how easy it is to integrate a crypto wallet into an LLM using @CoinbaseDev tools. Shout out to @ShinkaiProtocol”.

Key Features in Shinkai v1.0:

Runs Fully Locally: Agents operate entirely on-device for performance, privacy, and control. Supports both local models (via Ollama, 300+ GGUF options) and remote models like Claude and Grok.

USDC Integration: Agents can now charge for tasks—summarization, data insights, tutoring, and more—using fast, low-cost stablecoin payments.

Coinbase x402 Support: Enables seamless onchain payments with no wallet popups or browser dependencies.

Peer-to-Peer Agent Marketplace: Agents discover and interact with each other using blockchain identity, onion routing, and a decentralized discovery layer.

Security Audits: Audited by PeckShield and Halborn; reports available on shinkai.com.

Shinkai agents are already being used to summarize YouTube videos, analyze market trends, execute Solana arbitrage strategies, and collaborate across tools like Slack, Discord, and Notion. They run with persistent memory, schedule their own tasks, and interact with other agents in a decentralized network.

Behind the scenes, Shinkai is developed by dcSpark, a team with deep experience across blockchain ecosystems including Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Midnight. The project is backed by investors such as Archetype, Arrington Capital, Balaji Srinivasan, Borderless Capital, Circle Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, D1 Ventures, Graph Ventures, Longhash Ventures, Meow, Naval Ravikant, Scott Belsky, SeaX Ventures, Shima Capital, Solana Ventures, and Sssiongg.

“Shinkai v1.0 is more than just a milestone—it’s a thank-you,” said Nicolas Arqueros, Co-Founder of Shinkai. “To everyone who downloaded an early build, filed a bug report, asked a question, or shared feedback: this launch is because of you. We believe open-source AI needs to be useful, private, and accessible—and that’s what we’ll keep working toward.”

As development continues, the Shinkai team plans to expand its plugin ecosystem, marketplace functionality, and multi-agent coordination capabilities. The roadmap is community-driven, and contributions are welcome.

Shinkai is available at https://github.com/dcSpark/shinkai-local-ai-agents.

Users can learn more at https://shinkai.com.

About Shinkai

Shinkai is an open-source, local-first platform for building and running AI agents. It combines offline AI, peer-to-peer protocols, and crypto payments to help agents think, earn, and collaborate—securely and independently.

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Singapore, Singapore, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

DeepSnitch AI has officially launched its token presale, securing over $147,000 in initial contributions. The project introduces a suite of five AI-driven agents designed to monitor blockchain activity, identify potential risks, and deliver timely, actionable insights to users.

Developed to enhance situational awareness in fast-moving markets, the platform aims to address common challenges faced by retail participants navigating information-heavy environments.

DeepSnitch AI Introduces Automated Intelligence Tools to Support Informed Trading Decisions

While blockchain markets have evolved significantly, access to timely and relevant information remains uneven. DeepSnitch AI seeks to address this challenge by equipping retail participants with tools designed to streamline market analysis and surface critical signals.

Developed by experienced on-chain analysts and market researchers, the platform deploys five specialized AI agents, each focused on a distinct risk domain—ranging from smart contract vulnerabilities and high-volume wallet activity to sudden shifts in sentiment and coordinated misinformation campaigns.

By automating the detection of potential threats and anomalies, DeepSnitch AI aims to improve decision-making in fast-moving environments, providing structured insights tailored to the unique demands of the Web3 ecosystem.

DeepSnitch AI Deploys Five Specialized Agents to Address Key Information Gaps in Crypto Trading

DeepSnitch AI is designed to tackle one of the most persistent challenges in crypto markets: information overload. The platform integrates five dedicated AI agents, each programmed to monitor distinct signals and activity across blockchain networks and related data sources.

These agents focus on areas often overlooked or difficult to track manually, including sentiment shifts on social media, irregular smart contract behaviors, and high-volume wallet movements. Each is configured to identify potential red flags or emerging trends in near real time.

By automating the process of filtering and prioritizing critical data points, DeepSnitch aims to provide users with a streamlined intelligence layer that supports more timely and informed responses to market developments.

DeepSnitch AI Token Presale Opens with Initial Price Set at $0.0151

The DeepSnitch AI token (DNST) has entered its presale phase at an initial price of $0.0151. The launch comes amid broader interest in AI-driven blockchain solutions, with the sector's market capitalization currently estimated at $21 billion.

Recent data from CoinGecko indicates a growing expectation among crypto traders that AI tools could play a larger role in market decision-making, particularly for short-term strategies. In parallel, industry forecasts suggest the global AI market could exceed $800 million by 2030.

The presale includes access to early features of the DeepSnitch platform, which is designed to deliver real-time insights through its network of AI agents.

Amid increasing attention to AI applications within crypto, DeepSnitch is introducing a platform centered on five purpose-built AI agents aimed at enhancing blockchain visibility and responsiveness. The token presale, which launched at $0.0151, features a dynamic pricing structure that adjusts based on demand.

Participants in the early phase of the presale are granted priority access to the platform’s initial feature set, offering the opportunity to engage with DeepSnitch’s intelligence tools ahead of broader availability.

In a data-saturated environment, the platform focuses on refining information into structured, actionable insights to support informed participation in Web3 markets.

DeepSnitch AI Launches Presale as Interest in Blockchain-Based AI Solutions Grows

As AI-integrated crypto assets attract increasing attention, DeepSnitch AI enters the market with a focus on real-time blockchain analysis and signal detection. The platform's five AI agents are trained to monitor key activity areas, including token launches, wallet movements, sentiment fluctuations, and coordinated information campaigns.

By automating the identification of complex and time-sensitive patterns, DeepSnitch aims to support more informed decision-making for users operating in dynamic market environments.

The presale is currently live, with early access available to participants at a starting price of $0.0151. Full platform details and participation instructions are available on the official DeepSnitch website.

About DeepSnitch AI

DeepSnitch AI is a blockchain intelligence platform developed to enhance on-chain awareness through AI-driven automation. Built by a team of analysts and engineers, the project offers a network of five specialized AI agents designed to track high-signal events across the crypto ecosystem. The platform aims to deliver timely, actionable insights to participants navigating complex and fast-moving digital asset markets.

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN; Cboe CA: SUNN, FSE: 103), a leader in distributed solar energy, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure across North America, is excited to announce that its largest owned-and-operated asset in the U.S.—the 3.79 MW Geddes Solar Power Project in New York State—is now fully operational. 

More than a milestone in renewable energy, this project marks the official launch of PowerBank’s Bitcoin treasury strategy.

“This is a pivotal moment for PowerBank,” said Dr. Richard Lu, President and CEO. “Geddes isn’t just our largest U.S. asset—it’s our launchpad into a bold, dual-track strategy that fuses clean energy leadership with financial innovation. By deploying net cash generated by this project into Bitcoin, we are enhancing the value of our operating assets while aligning ourselves with a future-focused monetary reserve model.”

A Strategic Inflection Point – Energy + Bitcoin:

Pioneering Treasury Strategy. Geddes is the first of potentially several PowerBank projects to support a digital asset reserve model, giving the Company exposure to Bitcoin as a non-correlated, asymmetric upside asset.

Financial Flexibility. This approach allows PowerBank to retain earnings from high-performance assets like Geddes in a store of value with long-term appreciation potential.

Environmental Transformation. By converting a capped landfill into a clean power station, PowerBank demonstrates how sustainability and innovation can converge for long-term value creation.

Scalability. The Company is actively assessing expansion of this Bitcoin treasury strategy across additional solar and battery energy storage projects in its IPP (Independent Power Producer) portfolio.

The Geddes Solar Power Operation

Built on a repurposed landfill, the Geddes Project now delivers 3.79 MW of clean, renewable energy — enough to power approximately 450 homes annually — while transforming an underutilized site into a productive asset. But its value extends beyond green power. 

Net cash flows from the project will be allocated, at management’s discretion, to the acquisition of Bitcoin, creating a hybrid strategy that blends energy generation with strategic digital asset investment.

Capacity: 3.79 MW DC

Type: Utility-scale ground-mounted solar

Location: Former landfill site in Geddes, New York

Off-take: Local grid, supporting community energy needs

Impact: Powers approximately 450 homes annually

Solar Simplified handles all customer-facing activities for the Company’s community solar projects, allowing it to focus on developing and expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Solar Simplified’s expertise in acquisition, enrollment, and management ensures full project subscription and maximized revenue from day one. With a business model that aligns seamlessly with the Company’s, this partnership drives sustainable growth, enabling the Company to accelerate development, bring more projects online each year, and create greater value for its business and the communities served by the Company.  

Additional Information: Bitcoin purchases will be funded through excess cash generated by the Geddes Project, after meeting all capital expenditures, debt service obligations, and operational requirements. Timing, size, and frequency of purchases will be determined by market conditions, Bitcoin pricing, cash needs, and regulatory factors. No Bitcoin has been purchased as of the date of this release. Custody and security frameworks are currently under evaluation and will be finalized prior to any acquisitions.

About PowerBank Corporation

PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer and owner focusing on distributed and community solar projects in Canada and the USA. With over 100 MW of completed projects and a 1+ GW development pipeline across multiple North American markets, PowerBank is positioned as a high-growth player in the renewable energy sector.

The Company develops solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that sell electricity to utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential off-takers. The Company maximizes returns via a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple leading North America markets, including projects with utilities, host off-takers, community solar, and virtual net metering projects. The Company has a potential development pipeline of over one gigawatt and has developed renewable and clean energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts built.

To learn more about PowerBank, please visit www.powerbankcorp.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information ‎within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking ‎statements") that relate to the Company's current expectations and views of future events. ‎Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, ‎objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the ‎use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will ‎continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", ‎‎"projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be ‎forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties ‎which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in ‎such forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation, this news release ‎contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the Company’s expectations regarding its industry trends and overall market growth; the Company’s intention with respect to its Bitcoin treasury strategy, and the size of the Company’s development pipeline. No assurance ‎can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking ‎statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These ‎statements speak only as of the date of this news release.‎

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. In making the forward looking statements included in this news release, the Company has made various material assumptions, including but not limited to: obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and services offered by the Company’s competitors; that the Company’s current good relationships with its service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and government subsidies and funding for renewable energy will continue as currently contemplated. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. 

Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those listed under "Forward-‎Looking Statements" and "Risk ‎Factors" in the Company’s most recently completed Annual Information Form, and other public filings of the Company, which include: risks inherent with investing in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin’s volatility; the risks of implementing a new treasury diversification strategy; the Company may be adversely affected by volatile solar power market and industry conditions; the execution of the Company’s growth strategy depends upon the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements; the Company’s future success depends partly on its ability to expand the pipeline of its energy business in several key markets; governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar and battery storage power; general global economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations; the Company’s project development and construction activities may not be successful; developing and operating solar projects exposes the Company to various risks; the Company faces a number of risks involving Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and project-level financing arrangements; any changes to the laws, regulations and policies that the Company is subject to may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of solar power; the markets in which the Company competes are highly competitive and evolving quickly; an anti-circumvention investigation could adversely affect the Company by potentially raising the prices of key supplies for the construction of solar power projects; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; a change in the Company’s effective tax rate can have a significant adverse impact on its business; seasonal variations in demand linked to construction cycles and weather conditions may influence the Company’s results of operations; the Company may be unable to generate sufficient cash flows or have access to external financing; the Company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future; the Company is subject to risks from supply chain issues; risks related to inflation; unexpected warranty expenses that may not be adequately covered by the Company’s insurance policies; if the Company is unable to attract and retain key personnel, it may not be able to compete effectively in the renewable energy market; there are a limited number of purchasers of utility-scale quantities of electricity; compliance with environmental laws and regulations can be expensive; corporate responsibility may adversely impose additional costs; the future impact of any future global pandemic on the Company is unknown at this time; the Company has limited insurance coverage; the Company will be reliant on information technology systems and may be subject to damaging cyberattacks; the Company may become subject to litigation; there is no guarantee on how the Company will use its available funds; the Company will continue to sell securities for cash to fund operations, capital expansion, mergers and acquisitions that will dilute the current shareholders; and future dilution as a result of financings.

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 may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it ‎is not possible for the Company to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such ‎factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to ‎differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-‎looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by ‎this cautionary statement.‎

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