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A past-producing New Mexico tungsten skarn that once attracted U.S. Government funding for underground drilling -- funding that was never deployed -- is finally getting the systematic modern exploration it was promised in the 1950s. Dahrouge Geological Consulting is on the ground. The field program targets completion by August 31.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary - In critical minerals exploration, the most overlooked assets are often not the ones that have never been found, but the ones that were found, partially explored, and then abandoned when commodity prices made further work economically marginal. Eagle Point is that kind of asset.

The tungsten skarn in Hidalgo County, New Mexico produced approximately 1,800 tons of scheelite-bearing material grading approximately 0.52% WO3 during 1943 and 1944. Subsequent U.S. Government geological work outlined what historical examiners estimated as a mineralized system on the order of approximately 170,000 tons. That work was compelling enough that the U.S. 

Government entered into a Defense Minerals Exploration Administration agreement to fund 75% of a proposed shaft-sinking and diamond-drilling program. That program was never executed. 

The drilling was never done. The system has sat largely untested by modern exploration methods for more than seventy years while the economics of domestic tungsten supply were irrelevant. They are no longer irrelevant. On August 11, 2026, Western Star Resources announced the commencement of Eagle Point's maiden field exploration program, with Dahrouge Geological Consulting on site to deliver the systematic geological validation that every drill program needs before a single hole is turned.

Companies mentioned: Western Star Resources Inc. (CSE: WSR) (OTC: WSRIF) (FRA: 4K2), MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP), Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA), NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB) (TSX: NB), Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE)

Key Takeaways

Maiden field program commenced at Eagle Point, Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Dahrouge Geological Consulting is on site executing detailed geological and structural mapping, channel and grab sampling, drill-collar ground truthing, and field evaluation of areas surrounding proposed drilling targets.

Program targeting completion by August 31, 2026, with a field summary and assessment report from Dahrouge to follow. Results will be integrated with the Eagle Point geological database to refine drill targets for the planned maiden drilling program.

Eight skarn bodies exposed at surface across a mineralized corridor extending approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet along the prospective limestone-granitic intrusive contact. Historical drilling was limited to shallow holes concentrated around the main open-cut area -- the system remains largely untested at depth and along strike.

USGS/NMBGMR sampling previously returned a selective composite skarn outcrop sample grading 27.6% WO3 and 0.98% molybdenum. These results are selective in nature and not representative of average mineralization across the property.

The U.S. Government's 1950s DMEA agreement to fund 75% of underground development and drilling at Eagle Point was never executed. Western Star's maiden field program is the first systematic modern exploration ever completed at the property.

What Dahrouge Is Actually Doing

The field program Dahrouge is executing at Eagle Point is not glamorous. It does not involve drilling, grade announcements, or resource estimates. What it involves is the unglamorous but essential foundation work without which drilling is guesswork: understanding where the geology actually is, how the structures actually trend, and whether the proposed drill-hole collar locations are actually positioned to test the targets they are supposed to test.

The program scope includes detailed geological and structural mapping, with strike-and-dip measurements and digital field mapping across the eight exposed skarn bodies and the broader prospective contact zone. Systematic channel and grab sampling, with samples documented, photographed, uniquely identified and submitted to ALS Tucson for analysis. Validation of existing historical project data -- critical work when dealing with records from the 1940s and 1950s that may be incomplete, inconsistently described, or referenced to survey datums that no longer match modern GPS coordinates. Ground-truthing of proposed drill-hole collar locations to confirm they are physically accessible and geologically positioned where the geological model predicts they should be. And field evaluation of areas surrounding the proposed drilling targets specifically to identify opportunities to expand the exploration target areas -- looking for additional skarn bodies, structural intersections, or alteration zones that historical work may have missed or not fully followed up.

The integration step matters as much as the field collection. All of the new mapping, sampling, and structural measurements will be integrated with the existing Eagle Point geological database to produce a refined drill-targeting model. That model is what Dahrouge's post-program field summary and assessment report will describe, and it is the document that will guide where the drill bit goes when the maiden drilling program commences.

"This is the program we have been eager to commence since acquiring Eagle Point. We are moving from historical records and exceptional surface indications to boots on the ground, systematic modern exploration and the identification and validation of drill locations," said Blake Morgan, President and CEO of Western Star Resources. "What excites us most, however, is what has not been done. The U.S. Government previously agreed to support a drilling program at Eagle Point, yet that program was never completed, and the system has never been comprehensively tested using modern exploration techniques."

The Geological Architecture: A Skarn System Built for Discovery

Eagle Point's geology is the kind that experienced tungsten explorers find compelling. The mineralization occurs within a contact-metamorphic skarn system developed along the limestone-granitic intrusive contact -- the geological setting that hosts the majority of the world's significant tungsten skarn deposits. Scheelite, the calcium tungstate mineral that is the principal ore mineral at Eagle Point, preferentially precipitates at the limestone-intrusive contact as hydrothermal fluids interact with the carbonate host rock. The lateral and vertical extent of that contact defines the theoretical maximum footprint of the mineralized system.

Historical mapping identified individual tactite bodies extending up to approximately 140 feet in length and approximately 30 feet in width, within a mineralized geological setting extending approximately 1,500 to 2,000 feet along the prospective contact. Eight separate skarn and tactite bodies were exposed through an open cut, trenches, and bulldozer cuts. That surface exposure is extensive. But the historical drilling was limited to shallow holes concentrated around the main open-cut area. Everything below the historical workings, everything along strike from the known bodies, and everything in the areas between the eight mapped skarn bodies remains untested by modern analytical methods.

The 27.6% WO3 result from USGS/NMBGMR sampling -- a selective composite skarn outcrop sample that is not representative of average grades across the property -- is nonetheless a meaningful geological indicator. Scheelite occurring at those concentrations at surface indicates the presence of a productive tungsten-mineralizing system. It does not tell you how large that system is or how continuous the mineralization is at depth. That is precisely what the field program and subsequent drilling are designed to determine.

The Three-Asset Nevada-New Mexico Platform

Eagle Point sits alongside two Nevada tungsten projects in Western Star's U.S. portfolio: the Rowland Tungsten Property, expanded by approximately 170% since acquisition with more than 17 historical workings identified, and the White Star Tungsten Project, which forms an adjoining district-scale exploration position creating an approximately six-kilometre prospective exploration corridor across the Nevada position. Each of the three projects is a past-producing tungsten system in an established U.S. mining jurisdiction. Each has received modern systematic exploration since Western Star's acquisition. And each remains largely untested at depth and along strike by modern methods.

Western Star's strategy across all three assets follows the same three-stage logic: acquire assets with historical production and geological validation in place; apply modern geophysics, geochemistry, mapping, and geological modelling to define and prioritize drill targets; and drill the highest-priority targets systematically to test for resource definition and expansion potential. Eagle Point's maiden field program is the second stage of that process at the New Mexico asset, with drilling as the third stage pending permitting, technical review, and financing. At Rowland in Nevada, drill permitting is underway and a one-kilometre tungsten-skarn geochemical corridor with a peak soil result of approximately 1,425 ppm WO3 has already been defined. The three assets are at different points in the same pipeline, providing the company with multiple upcoming catalysts across two states.

The U.S. Critical Minerals Names Investors Are Watching

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP)

MP Materials is the operating anchor of the U.S. domestic critical minerals supply chain and the most important benchmark for understanding what it looks like when the market fully prices a company that supplies strategic materials from U.S. soil. The company operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility in California -- the only rare earth mining and processing operation of scale in the Western Hemisphere -- and is advancing an integrated magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, designed to produce neodymium-iron-boron magnets for electric vehicles, defense applications, and other critical end uses entirely from U.S. materials. In Q2 2026, MP Materials reported revenue of approximately $78 million, with REO production of 13,225 metric tonnes and NdPr production of 1,622 metric tonnes. The U.S. Department of Defense has provided direct financial support to MP Materials through strategic contracts that reflect the government's recognition that a functioning domestic rare earth supply chain is a national security priority. The parallel between MP Materials' positioning in rare earths and Western Star's ambition in tungsten is direct: both are pursuing the establishment of domestic U.S. supply for a critical mineral where dependence on Chinese production creates unacceptable strategic risk. MP's market capitalization and institutional support illustrate the scale of value the market assigns to that thesis when execution is credible.

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA) (TSX: PPTA)

Perpetua Resources is the most directly analogous U.S. domestic critical minerals development story to Western Star's tungsten thesis. Its Stibnite Gold Project in central Idaho is the only gold-antimony development project in the Western world to have received the level of sovereign-backed financing that reflects the full weight of the critical minerals supply security problem: in May 2026, the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a US$2.9 billion senior secured loan under the Make More in America Initiative to fully fund the project's development. Stibnite hosts a 15-year mine plan with 4.22 million ounces of gold and 106 million pounds of antimony -- the latter being, like tungsten, a strategic mineral formally classified as critical by the U.S. government and subject to Chinese export controls that have dramatically tightened Western supply. The scale of the U.S. government's financial commitment to a domestic antimony source is the most direct available evidence of how seriously the federal government is treating critical mineral supply security. Western Star's submission of an application in response to a U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium solicitation for reliable supplies of strategic critical minerals is a smaller step along the same pathway that Perpetua has been walking toward EXIM Bank approval, and Perpetua's outcome illustrates the destination that credible domestic critical mineral developers can reach.

NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB) (TSX: NB)

NioCorp Developments is a U.S.-focused critical minerals developer advancing the Elk Creek Project in Nebraska, which would produce niobium, scandium, and titanium -- all formally designated as critical minerals by the United States -- from an underground carbonatite-hosted deposit. The company has been pursuing U.S. government financing for project development through multiple channels, including engagement with the Export-Import Bank and the Department of Defense, and has structured its corporate strategy around the explicit thesis that domestic production of defense-critical materials qualifies for the kind of sovereign-backed support that commodity economics alone cannot justify. NioCorp's engagement with government stakeholders, its project development approach, and its dual NASDAQ and TSX listing are structural parallels to the positioning Western Star is establishing with its own DIBC application and U.S.-focused portfolio. The company illustrates both the pathway that U.S. critical minerals juniors can follow toward government validation and the capital markets access that dual-listed critical minerals stories can achieve when the strategic thesis is credibly articulated.

Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE)

Comstock Inc. is a Nevada-based company whose evolution from a historic silver and gold district operator into a critical minerals and advanced materials platform provides the most instructive regional precedent for the kind of strategic repositioning that domestic critical minerals supply security is enabling in the American West. The company's assets and technology development programs are centered in Nevada's Comstock Mining District, one of the most historically significant mineral districts in the United States, and span mercury remediation and reclamation, sustainable fuels, and critical minerals recovery from legacy and primary sources. Comstock's trajectory -- applying modern technology and strategic positioning to historically productive U.S. mineral systems in an era when domestic supply chains are receiving unprecedented government and investor attention -- is the broad archetype of the development model that Western Star is applying to its past-producing tungsten assets in Nevada and New Mexico. These companies are referenced to illustrate the sector only and do not imply any partnership, endorsement, affiliation, or comparable financial performance.

What to Watch

The immediate catalyst is the completion of the Eagle Point field program by August 31, 2026, and Dahrouge's subsequent field summary and assessment report. That report will contain the geological and structural data that defines the drill-targeting model for the planned maiden drilling program. The key outputs to watch for in the report are the structural orientation of the skarn bodies and their interpreted continuity along strike and at depth, the results of systematic channel and grab sampling across the eight exposed skarn bodies and the broader contact zone, and the identification of any additional target areas that field evaluation has revealed beyond the historically defined zones.

Following the report, the critical path moves to drilling: specifically, the permitting, final program design, contractor selection, and financing required to execute the maiden drill program. Western Star has been explicit that the 2026 objective is to commence drilling at Eagle Point, and Dahrouge's field program is the last systematic preparation step before the drill-permitting process can be finalized. Any announcement of drilling commencement at Eagle Point would represent the most significant geological milestone in the company's history and the first direct test of a system that the U.S. Government once committed to fund and then never drilled.

Investors tracking Western Star's Nevada position should also watch for updates on Rowland, where drill permitting is underway following the definition of the one-kilometre geochemical corridor, and for any news on the outcome of the DIBC application that could provide government-level validation of the company's domestic tungsten supply thesis.

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[1] Western Star Resources Inc. -- "Western Star Resources Commences Maiden Field Program at Eagle Point to Advance Past-Producing U.S. Tungsten Project Toward Drilling" (August 11, 2026; maiden field program commencement, Dahrouge Geological Consulting scope, geological and structural mapping, channel and grab sampling, drill-collar ground truthing, August 31 target completion, CEO Blake Morgan quote, historical production 1,800 tons at 0.52% WO3, historical government estimates 170,000 tons, DMEA agreement, USGS 27.6% WO3 surface sample, eight skarn bodies, 1,500-2,000 ft prospective contact; CSE: WSR, OTC: WSRIF, FRA: 4K2).

[2] Western Star Resources Inc. -- "Western Star Resources Accelerates U.S. Tungsten Strategy with Three Past-Producing Assets, 2026 Drilling Plans and Pathway Toward Maiden Mineral Resource at Eagle Point" (August 3, 2026; Rowland 1 km geochemical corridor 1,425 ppm WO3, White Star acquisition 6 km Nevada corridor, C$3.69M oversubscribed placement, DIBC application, Dahrouge engagement, drill permitting underway at Rowland).

[3] MP Materials Corp. -- Q2 2026 results (approximately $78M revenue, 13,225 mt REO production, 1,622 mt NdPr production); Mountain Pass Mine and Processing Facility, California; Fort Worth magnet manufacturing facility; U.S. DOD strategic contracts; only rare earth mining and processing at scale in the Western Hemisphere; NYSE: MP.

[4] Perpetua Resources Corp. -- US$2.9B EXIM Bank loan approved May 2026 (Make More in America Initiative); Stibnite Gold Project, Idaho; 15-year mine plan: 4.22 Moz gold and 106M lbs antimony; Hatch appointed as EPCM; production targeted late 2029; NASDAQ: PPTA, TSX: PPTA.

[5] NioCorp Developments Ltd. -- Elk Creek Project, Nebraska; niobium, scandium, titanium (all U.S. critical minerals designations); U.S. government financing engagement (EXIM Bank, DOD); NASDAQ: NB, TSX: NB.

[6] Comstock Inc. -- Comstock Mining District, Nevada; critical minerals recovery, advanced materials, sustainable fuels, legacy site remediation; historic U.S. mineral district repositioning model; NYSE American: LODE.

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Historical Estimates

The historical estimates referenced in this news release are historical in nature and were prepared prior to the implementation of National Instrument 43-101 ? Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). A Qualified Person has not completed sufficient work to classify the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves, and the Company is not treating the historical estimates as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. The estimates rest on surface trenching, ultraviolet-lamp observation and sparse grab and chip sampling, without drill support or documented quality control, and separate estimates diverge by a factor of three to four; the Company therefore regards their reliability as low and their relevance as limited to context on historical exploration. Verification as current mineral resources would require detailed mapping, systematic channel sampling under a documented QA/QC protocol, and drilling of sufficient density to establish grade and geometric continuity, followed by independent data verification and estimation by a Qualified Person. The historical estimates are presented solely to provide context regarding the historical exploration of the Eagle Point Property and should not be relied upon as current mineral resources or reserves.

Qualified Person

Jasper Mowatt, MIMMM (No. 0486653) and MAusIMM (No. 3178851), a consultant to the Company and a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr Mowatt is not independent of the Company. The historical and third-party information disclosed above is drawn from the sources listed above; the Qualified Person has reviewed those sources but has not verified the underlying sampling, assaying or survey data, which are not available, and has visited the Property in June 2026.

About Western Star Resources Inc.

Western Star Resources Inc. is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of critical-mineral assets in North America, with an increasing strategic focus on tungsten in the United States.

The Company's U.S. tungsten portfolio includes the Eagle Point Tungsten Project in New Mexico and the Rowland and White Star tungsten projects in Nevada. Western Star's strategy is focused on applying modern exploration methods to historically productive and underexplored mineral systems with the objective of identifying and advancing significant new critical-mineral opportunities.

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has successfully closed its Growth Markets Fund II at USD ~3 billion, tripling the size of the first vintage.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has finalised fundraising for the second vintage of its Growth Markets Fund, GMF II. The fund targets large-scale energy infrastructure projects in 15 select high-growth, middle-income markets across Eastern Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

GMF II is nearly triple the size of the first vintage, with USD ~3 billion in commitments to the fund and associated vehicles. The fund is already delivering strong performance in the form of total value exceeding paid-in capital at final close and USD 1.6 billion committed across nine investments. Recent highlights include:

Commissioning of the largest standalone battery project in Chile, constructed below budget.

Commencing construction on Mexico's first large-scale solar and battery storage projects after securing the largest capacity under the recent binding planning framework issued by the Mexican government.

Reaching financial close on the onshore wind project Pestera II, one of the largest renewable energy investments in Romania.

With strong portfolio optionality and high visibility on near-term investments, GMF II is on track to be fully committed within one to two years.

Niels Holst, Partner and Co-Head of Growth Markets Funds at CIP, said: "Reaching a USD 3 billion final close and tripling the fund size compared to our predecessor fund is a strong validation of our Growth Markets strategy and of investors' confidence in our ability to originate, develop, and build large-scale renewable energy projects. For GMF II, we have been successful in attracting a diverse group of LPs including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, impact-focused family offices, and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), in addition to re-ups from existing LPs, expanding our outreach across Asia, the Middle East, and North America."

Increasing demand for new power infrastructure

The strong investor interest in GMF II reflects the attractive fundamentals, the need for energy in the target markets, and the team's proven track record in the first vintage of the fund. GMF I is now expected to deliver approximately 8.7GW of critical energy in India and South Africa across 50+ projects.

Ole Kjems S?rensen, Partner and Co-Head of Growth Markets Funds at CIP, said: "With GMF II, we are building on our track record and expanding our ability to connect capital with high-quality renewable energy projects in select Growth Markets that have a fundamental need for new and reliable energy infrastructure. We are delivering a robust investment product to our LPs, targeting attractive risk-adjusted returns within a resilient asset class."

GMF II benefits from CIP's extensive local presence and longstanding experience in developing and constructing greenfield energy infrastructure projects on a global scale.

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About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.

Through its funds, CIP invests in power generation (solar and wind), energy storage, transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels and carbon capture.

With 15 funds currently under management, CIP is trusted by over 200 of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutions, having raised EUR ~43 billion to date. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries, with presence on the ground through a network of 2,300+ professionals. For more information, visit www.cip.com.  

About CIP's Growth Markets Funds

The Growth Markets Funds strategy is dedicated to greenfield investments in large-scale energy infrastructure projects in high-growth, middle-income markets across Asia, Latin America, and EMEA with strong fundamentals for energy infrastructure investments such as India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Mexico, and South Africa.

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Following five years of development, Mainnet launch, independent security audits, and more than two million wallets created during public testing, THEO will enter the public market on August 20, 2026 through an initial listing on Hydrex, supported by Enflux and ApeBond

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autheo today announced the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE) and listing of THEO, the native utility token powering its Internet Operating System. THEO is scheduled to list on Hydrex, the Base-native Omni-Liquidity MetaDEX, on Thursday August 20, 2026, with Enflux serving as official market maker and ApeBond expected to provide an on-chain OTC bond program designed to strengthen long-term liquidity.

The launch will mark the opening of the economic layer behind an Internet Operating System under development for more than five years. Autheo has launched its Testnet, Mainnet, and Node Deployment Platform, completed independent security audits, surpassed two million wallets, 10 million transactions, and 1.1 million smart contracts on its public test network, established a global team of more than 100 contributors, and built an expanding ecosystem of technology, infrastructure, and enterprise partners.

Autheo isn't launching another blockchain. It's opening the public economy behind an Internet Operating System.

Autheo coordinates compute, storage, databases, APIs, messaging, and networking across a distributed cloud mesh, using its Layer 1 blockchain specifically where verifiable trust, settlement, identity, governance, ownership, and auditability are required - combining the scalability of cloud computing with the security of blockchain.

More than infrastructure. More than a blockchain. An Internet Operating System.

Layer Zero coordinates the system.

The Mesh does the work.

Layer 1 provides the trust.

THEO powers the economy.

Applications exchange information. THEO enables them to exchange value.

"For the past five years, our team focused on building the platform before building the market," said Todd Mortenson, Founder and Managing Director of Autheo. "We believed the technology had to stand on its own before we introduced its public economy. Mainnet is live and the audits are complete. The launch of THEO isn't the finish line. It's the starting gun, the moment the world can begin participating in what we've built. The future of the Internet won't be defined by isolated blockchains or centralized cloud platforms. It will be defined by Internet Operating Systems that coordinate decentralized infrastructure at global scale. This is the beginning."

AN INTERNET OPERATING SYSTEM

For decades, developers have assembled applications by stitching together dozens of independent services - cloud, databases, storage, networking, identity, APIs, messaging, AI, security, and blockchain. While each has advanced independently, building modern applications has become increasingly fragmented, requiring developers to manage complex stacks of disconnected infrastructure.

Autheo was created to simplify that complexity.

Rather than introducing another standalone blockchain, Autheo was designed as an Internet Operating System - a unified platform that coordinates decentralized infrastructure, applications, and digital services across a distributed cloud mesh. It provides developers, enterprises, and governments a single programmable environment for building, deploying, and scaling next-generation applications without managing dozens of separate technologies.

At the core is Autheo Layer Zero, the operating system itself, coordinating identity, security, networking, data, AI services, orchestration, and distributed infrastructure across a decentralized mesh of compute, storage, and networking nodes.

Coordinated by Layer Zero, the Autheo Mesh performs the work - executing applications, processing AI workloads, serving APIs, storing data, and running containers and WASM modules.

Wherever immutable trust is required- for identity, ownership, governance, consensus, settlement, auditability, and programmable digital assets - Autheo Layer 1 provides the shared foundation, ensuring that only those functions requiring blockchain are recorded on-chain.

WHY THEO EXISTS

Every operating system requires a common economic model aligning its participants and infrastructure. Traditional cloud platforms rely on centralized providers; Autheo replaces that with a decentralized economy powered by THEO.

THEO is the native utility token of the Autheo platform, designed to coordinate and incentivize the participants that make the Internet Operating System possible. Developers use THEO to deploy applications, access platform services, reserve compute and storage, publish through Autheo DevHub, and consume AI, networking, and messaging capabilities. Infrastructure providers earn THEO by contributing compute, storage, networking, and AI services. Validators stake THEO to secure the network and verify transactions.

As applications grow, every workload across the mesh - from AI inference and APIs to storage, messaging, identity, and enterprise applications - generates demand for shared infrastructure. THEO coordinates those interactions, settles usage, and aligns incentives across the ecosystem.

THEO was designed first as economic infrastructure - not speculation - to power a living digital economy that grows alongside the platform itself. For decades, software has been built to exchange information. The next generation of software will exchange value just as naturally.

THEO has a maximum supply of 7.0 billion tokens, with approximately 5.33% entering circulation at TGE. The initial reference price is $0.05 per THEO, corresponding to an initial market capitalization of approximately $18.66 million and a fully diluted valuation of approximately $350 million.

BUILDING THE RIGHT MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Opening an economy to the public requires market infrastructure designed for healthy participation, transparent price discovery, and sustainable growth. Autheo approached its listing not as a single event but as the launch of an economic ecosystem ? a philosophy that guided partner selection.

Autheo selected Hydrex as the initial trading venue for THEO based on shared philosophy. As the first Omni-Liquidity MetaDEX on Base, Hydrex aggregates liquidity for efficient, non-custodial market access. Its fair-launch model, public-good economics, and 100% protocol fee distribution to token lockers reflected the same long-term orientation that guides Autheo.

"The Autheo team has been thoughtful about how they bring THEO to market, and they're launching with their mainnet already live," said Austin Lee, Head of BD at Hydrex. "They've taken their time to set up the right infrastructure to support liquidity, working with the folks at ApeBond, bringing on a professional market maker with Enflux, and deploying liquidity on Hydrex's permissionless pools. We're excited to see THEO establishes liquidity on Base from day one.."

Enflux will serve as Autheo's official market maker under a transparent, retainer-based engagement, providing professional liquidity management guided by performance metrics and real-time analytics - improving liquidity depth, narrowing spreads, and supporting efficient price discovery while Autheo retains custody of its assets.

ApeBond is expected to provide an on-chain OTC bond program enabling participants to acquire THEO through structured offerings while directing proceeds toward protocol-owned liquidity - encouraging long-term participation and reducing dependence on short-term speculative trading.

Beyond its launch partners, Autheo is expanding its ecosystem through relationships with Zeeve (blockchain deployment) and InfStones (enterprise-grade validator and staking infrastructure), with additional partnerships across token liquidity, institutional custody, and treasury operations to be announced in the coming weeks. These organizations complement the Internet Operating System as the platform expands across enterprise, financial, and decentralized markets.

"Launching a token is easy. Building the foundation beneath it is the hard part," said Scott Bayless, Founder and Managing Director of Autheo. "We didn't optimize for the biggest launch - we optimized for the strongest foundation. The public economy behind an Internet Operating System deserves partners who share that conviction - who understand that what the world overlooks often outlasts what it celebrates. Years from now, people won't remember where THEO first traded - they'll remember what it made possible: an economy where value moves as naturally as information moves across the Internet. For Autheo, this is a kairos moment - that rare, decisive window when preparation meets opportunity and forces align. We're fortunate to have attracted partners who recognize this moment and see the same future we do. The light that quietly gathered in darkness is now rising, drawing others to its brightness."

A NETWORK ALREADY IN PRODUCTION

Unlike many blockchain projects that enter the public markets before meaningful adoption, THEO will launch into a platform already built and live. Over five years, Autheo focused on building the technology, infrastructure, partnerships, and developer ecosystem before introducing its public economy.

Mainnet has been live since May 14, 2026, following a public Testnet with more than 2 million wallets, 10 million transactions, and over 1.1 million smart contracts deployed - reflecting sustained developer activity.

Staking and transaction fees are live on Mainnet today, with compute, storage, AI inference, messaging, and identity services rolling out across the network over the coming months.

Security has remained a foundational priority. Audits have been completed by CertiK (Mainnet and vesting contracts) and Halborn (Testnet, validator deployment platform, and onboarding infrastructure), with a Base bridge audit by Advar Labs currently in progress. Autheo's architecture is designed for post-quantum resilience, with NIST-standardized cryptography (Kyber, Dilithium, Falcon) planned across its communications and identity layers as that work is completed.

The network is supported by more than 100 contributors across engineering, cryptography, AI, distributed systems, security, legal, banking, and operations. More than 250 Sovereign Validator Nodes have been subscribed across a permanently capped network of 399.

With the platform in production, Autheo's focus turns toward expanding developer adoption, enterprise deployments, financial services, AI orchestration, and the applications that will run across the network.

WHAT COMES NEXT

The launch of THEO will represent the beginning of Autheo's public economy - not the completion of its roadmap.

Over the coming months, Autheo expects to expand access to THEO through additional exchange listings while growing its ecosystem of developers, infrastructure providers, and enterprise partners. New applications, developer tools, and infrastructure services are expected across the platform, including expanded AI orchestration, decentralized storage, compute, networking, messaging, and digital identity.

The roadmap includes advancing Autheo DevHub, expanding the mesh through additional node types, deepening enterprise integrations, and developing financial infrastructure for digital assets, tokenization, payments, and banking.

For Autheo, THEO is the opening of the economic layer that enables an Internet Operating System to grow into a self-sustaining ecosystem. As developers build and enterprises deploy, the platform becomes more valuable through collective participation.

Five years ago, Autheo set out to rethink how the Internet itself could be coordinated. Today, that vision prepares to enter its next chapter as the public economy behind the Internet Operating System opens to the world.

ABOUT AUTHEO

Autheo is building an Internet Operating System that enables developers, enterprises, and governments to build, deploy, and operate decentralized applications across a distributed cloud mesh. Rather than requiring developers to integrate dozens of independent technologies, Autheo unifies cloud, databases, AI, storage, networking, messaging, identity, security, and blockchain into a single programmable environment.

At the core, Autheo Layer Zero serves as the operating system, coordinating applications, identity, security, data, AI, and distributed infrastructure across the Mesh. Autheo Layer 1 provides the trusted foundation for consensus, settlement, governance, ownership, and auditability wherever blockchain-based trust is required. Layer Zero coordinates the system. The Mesh does the work. Layer 1 provides the trust. THEO powers the economy.

Autheo launched Mainnet on May 14, 2026, following five years of development led by founders Todd Mortenson and Scott Bayless. The project is stewarded across four entities: Autheo, LLC (Wyoming - operations), Autheo Labs, LLC (Wyoming - development), THEO Token Ltd (BVI - token issuer), and the Autheo Foundation (US 501(c)(3) - protocol steward). Visit autheo.com or follow @Autheo_Network on X.

ABOUT HYDREX

Hydrex is the first Omni-Liquidity MetaDEX built on Base, designed to aggregate and route liquidity across multiple decentralized exchanges for efficient, non-custodial trading. As a public-good protocol, Hydrex combines smart order routing, limit orders, DCA, and advanced liquidity management with a revenue-sharing model that distributes 100% of protocol fees to eligible token lockers. For more information, visit hydrex.fi.

ABOUT ENFLUX

Enflux is a quantitative trading and liquidity firm providing Market Making as a Service (MMaaS) across decentralized and centralized digital asset markets. Through transparent, retainer-based engagements, Enflux delivers professional liquidity management, OTC services, treasury solutions, and real-time analytics that help projects improve liquidity depth and support efficient price discovery. For more information, visit enflux.io.

ABOUT APEBOND

ApeBond is one of Web3's leading protocol-owned liquidity and on-chain bonding platforms, enabling blockchain ecosystems to raise capital and strengthen long-term liquidity through transparent bond offerings. By allowing projects to acquire liquidity directly while reducing dependence on short-term incentives, ApeBond helps create more sustainable token economies. For more information, visit apebond.org.

MEDIA CONTACT

Ryan Teigen, Director of Product Marketing

Email: ryan@autheo.com ? press@autheo.com ? Phone: 608-713-1028

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this release, including statements regarding the anticipated THEO token generation event and listing, partnership scope, network growth, and roadmap, are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Digital assets are subject to significant market, regulatory, and technical risk. Autheo undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

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WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the platform for agentic AI banking, will report financial results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2026, after the market close on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

nCino will host a conference call and webcast that day at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results.

Event: nCino's Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Results Conference Call

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET

Webcast Link: https://investor.ncino.com/

Replay: A webcast replay will be available on nCino's Investor Relations website following the call.

About nCino

nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO) is the platform for agentic AI banking. With over 2,700 customers worldwide - including community banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and the largest financial entities globally - nCino offers a trusted, agentic platform purpose-built for financial services and regulated industries.

By deploying AI agents alongside human teams, nCino's dual workforce enables institutions to eliminate inefficiencies, sharpen decision-making and deliver better outcomes for the customers they serve. For more information, visit www.ncino.com.

INVESTOR CONTACT

investor@ncino.com

MEDIA CONTACT

press@ncino.com

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The popular broker is moving beyond traditional trading to bridge the gap between financial markets, crypto-to-fiat liquidity, and real-world spending

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rock-West today officially announced its transformation into rewalt:, marking a complete rebrand and strategic shift from a multi-asset broker into a unified financial ecosystem.

Starting today, the platform is rolling out an upgraded tech infrastructure designed to solve a longstanding headache for active traders: the friction between managing market positions and accessing real-world liquidity. All existing client accounts, balances, open positions, and security protocols remain entirely intact and unaffected by the transition.

The rebrand reflects how user behavior has shifted over the past few years. Traders no longer want isolated platforms for forex, crypto, and traditional assets, only to face delays and high transfer fees when moving profits into bank accounts or spending them in the real world.

"We built Rock-West as a reliable broker, but our traders kept telling us the same thing: getting in and out of positions was fine, but moving capital between crypto, fiat, and daily spending was still a clunky, expensive process," said Mikhail Bobkin, rewalt: CEO. "rewalt: isn't just a new name or a fresh coat of paint. It's an evolution into a single financial hub where your capital moves freely, without high withdrawal cut-offs, hidden fees, or banking roadblocks."

What's Live Today

Unified Multi-Asset Balance: A single ecosystem connecting trading accounts with frictionless crypto-to-fiat conversion rates.

100% Security & Continuity: Existing clients retain their login credentials, balances, and trading history with zero downtime during the transition.

Transparent Pricing: Ultra-low friction transfers with zero hidden payout markups.

What's next: rewalt: card & upgraded copy-trading

The August 4 launch is the first step in a broader product roadmap for 2026.

To bridge the gap between digital wealth and offline utility, rewalt: will launch its proprietary rewalt: Card in the coming weeks. The card will allow users to spend trading profits directly at point-of-sale terminals globally or withdraw cash at ATMs without needing to transfer funds through traditional, slow-moving intermediary banks.

Shortly after the card rollout, the platform will release its next-generation Copy-Trading Engine. Built for both novice traders and seasoned strategy managers, the upgraded system will offer real-time execution, full transparency on historical drawdown metrics, and automated risk-management controls-allowing followers to mirror proven strategies with granular risk limits.

"Traders don't need another generic trading app-they need bank-proof financial freedom and control over their own money," added Mihail Bobkin. "August 4th is just Day 1 of rewalt:."

For more information on the rebrand or to explore the new ecosystem, visit rewalt.com.

About rewalt:

Founded originally as Rock-West, rewalt: is a modern multi-asset financial ecosystem designed for traders who demand speed, security, and real-world liquidity. By combining global market access, seamless crypto-to-fiat conversion, and upcoming payment solutions, rewalt: gives users total freedom over how they trade, grow, and spend their capital.

Media Contact Information

Kirill Fetisov, CMO

kife@rewalt.com

One of the first major data centres to be wholly owned and operated by Danish companies is now being established in Esbjerg, in southern Denmark. The project is backed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), Thylander, Plexar, and PensionDanmark.

ESBJERG, Denmark, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new, Danish-owned data centre, Dansk Data Center 1 (DDC1), aims to set a new standard for energy integration. The new project aims to showcase how data centres can be developed in close collaboration with the local energy system, working not just as a consumer of electricity, but as an integral part of the broader energy infrastructure. This approach can deliver benefits for the community, the climate, and the local energy supply.

DDC1 will be one of the largest data centres in Denmark and is owned by PensionDanmark, the Thylander Group, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI Microgrid Electrification Fund. The groundbreaking ceremony takes place today, attended by Esbjerg Mayor Jesper Frost Rasmussen and key project stakeholders.

"Our ambition is not just to build a single data centre, but to set a new standard for how data centres can be developed as an integral part of society," says Anders Frich Mathiesen, CEO of Thylander Data Centers.

DDC1 addresses a growing need for local data capacity. With the rapid development of AI and digital services, access to data capacity has become a strategic competitive factor and a prerequisite for digital sovereignty.

"Access to data centres is a key competitive factor and a prerequisite for realising AI growth. It is therefore natural for us to invest in Danish data centre capacity for Danish businesses. PensionDanmark invests in digital infrastructure globally, so it makes sense for us to develop data capacity for Danish companies while we also get the opportunity to generate attractive returns on our members' retirement savings," says Rune Gade Holm, Head of Private Markets at PensionDanmark.

DDC1 is a pilot project designed to serve as a framework for the Danish data centres of the future, where digital infrastructure is developed in closer collaboration with the energy system and with a focus on local value creation and resource utilisation. Its location at the NATO port in Esbjerg supports both security of supply and a robust digital infrastructure.

"From an infrastructure perspective, Esbjerg is one of the most important industrial hubs and a very business-friendly municipality. This makes the port an ideal location for a project like DDC1, which is built on strong local collaboration," says Karsten Uhd Plauborg, Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and CEO of Plexar.

From energy consumer to a smart and flexible part of the power system

DDC1 is designed with a focus on resource optimisation and local integration. The data centre is connected to the local power grid via the grid operator, N1, with a capacity of 11.5 MW, emphasising high reliability of supply. It is equipped with advanced energy management from Plexar, which can continuously optimise electricity consumption and reduce the load on the power grid. Electricity consumption can be adjusted to match the current capacity of the power grid, while smart storage will support stable operation and help the data centre play a more active role in a balanced energy system.

"In Denmark, a large proportion of electricity generation comes from renewable energy, and with intelligent management, we can ensure that the data centre operates as efficiently as possible and makes the best possible use of the clean electricity. The goal is for the data centre not to be a burden, but an active part of a more balanced energy system," says Anders Saaby, Chief Technology Officer at Plexar.

In collaboration with the utility company DIN Forsyning, the goal is to utilise the excess heat from DDC1 for district heating. At the same time, the cooling system will be set up as a closed, circular system in which water is reused to minimise water waste.

"I've been looking forward to welcoming DDC1 to Esbjerg. The project builds on the strengths we already have as EnergiMetropol, and it aligns with our ambition for Esbjerg to also be a digital hub. At the same time, DDC1 demonstrates how digital infrastructure can be integrated with solutions, utilities, and business development. In this way, the project will be a positive addition to Esbjerg's business community," says Jesper Frost Rasmussen, Mayor of Esbjerg Municipality.

Notes to Editors

About Dansk Data Center 1

Dansk Data Center 1 (DDC1) is a Danish-owned data centre being built at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark and developed with a focus on energy efficiency, security of supply, and integration into the energy system.

Type: Colocation data centre (multi-tenant)

Size: 11.5 MW

Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, with commissioning in October 2027

DDC1 is owned by PensionDanmark, the Thylander Group, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through the CI Microgrid Electrification Fund (CI MEF). The data centre is being built by CIP, Plexar, and Thylander, with PensionDanmark as the lead investor. Thylander will be responsible for operations, maintenance, and asset management.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is a global fund manager and leading investor in energy infrastructure. CIP builds value that matters by developing and constructing critical infrastructure projects that shape the future of energy.

Through its funds, CIP invests in power generation (solar and wind), energy storage, transmission and distribution, advanced bioenergy, low-carbon fuels and carbon capture.

With 15 funds currently under management, CIP is trusted by over 200 of the world's largest and most sophisticated institutions, having raised EUR ~43 billion to date. CIP has projects in more than 30 countries, with presence on the ground through a network of +2,300 professionals.

For more information, visit www.cip.com.  

About Thylander

Thylander is a leading Danish real estate and investment firm with more than 40 years of experience in real estate development, asset management, and consulting. With a vertically integrated business model, Thylander creates value throughout the entire investment process, from acquisition and development to operation and sale.

In 2025, Thylander launched the data centre platform Thylander Data Centers (TYDC), which is dedicated to developing and operating Danish-owned digital infrastructure. With a focus on scalability and energy efficiency, TYDC is working to establish the next generation of data centres and strengthen Denmark's digital sovereignty. Learn more at www.thylander.dk

About PensionDanmark

PensionDanmark A/S administers collective bargaining and company-agreed labour market pensions, health plans, and education funds for 851,500 members and 20,700 private and public companies. PensionDanmark is a member-owned company, with all profits going to members. Total contributions amounted to 18.2 billion DKK in 2025. Total assets are 381 billion DKK.

About Plexar

Plexar Energy was founded in 2025 and is a global specialist in the design and development of microgrids for the industrial sector. The company provides integrated energy solutions that combine local energy generation, energy storage, and intelligent energy management (EMS). By continuously collecting and analysing operational data, the systems are constantly optimised in relation to energy markets, ensuring that customers receive a stable, secure, and cost-effective energy supply.

With Plexar's microgrid solution, industrial companies can accelerate their electrification, reduce energy costs, and strengthen supply security at a time of increasing demands for both competitiveness and the energy transition. Learn more at www.plexar.energy  

Press Contact:

CIP: Louise Wendelbo, media@cip.com

Thylander Data Centers: Anders Frich Mathiesen, afm@thylander.dk

PensionDanmark: Niels N?rgaard, nno@pension.dk

Plexar: Janne Petersen, jnpe@plexar.energy

Esbjerg Kommune: Borgmester Jesper Frost, jesra@esbjerg.dk

*Partnership opens new avenue for Rhenus to offer customers audit-ready Book and Claim solutions for reducing the climate impact of transport emissions

*shipzero platform provides coverage across the Rhenus Group's air, ocean and road operations

*Cooperation aims to support Rhenus Group's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) ambition through a methodology aligned with ISO14083 and the GLEC Framework

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 August 2026 - The Rhenus Group and the leading global emissions intelligence platform shipzero today announced a strategic partnership. Under the agreement, Rhenus customers gain access to a Book and Claim solution designed to reduce climate impact of global transports, covering alternative fuels and battery-electric vehicles across air, ocean and road transport.

As a multimodal logistics service provider, Rhenus relies heavily on external transport capacity. The company is therefore introducing a Book and Claim approach as a solution to reduce the climate impact of transport emissions in areas where Rhenus has no direct influence over the underlying assets. Book and Claim is advantageous here by allowing companies to support lower-emission transport solutions outside the physical transport chain of a specific shipment, with the climate benefit allocated through a verified accounting system. Thanks to shipzero's auditable platform, companies are less reliant on manual processes and data processing.

Scope and Availability

Through the partnership, Rhenus customers can book alternative fuel and battery-electric transport solutions on a single-shipment basis or through larger, ongoing or retroactive agreements. The solution is available across Rhenus air, ocean and road operations, supported by shipzero's platform and methodology.

The partnership responds to rising demand across the industry: Book and Claim has become a widely accepted instrument for reducing the impact of logistics emissions, particularly for companies with limited control over the physical assets moving their goods.

"By partnering with shipzero, we aim to scale solutions such as battery-electric vehicles, SAF and SMF to drive the sustainable transformation with our carriers. As more companies commit to Science Based Targets, auditable Book and Claim accounting becomes an increasingly important foundation for credible decarbonisation efforts, and shipzero's independently verified approach enables us to deliver exactly that to our customers," remarks Adrian Wojnowski, Manager Sustainable Solutions & Decarbonisation at Rhenus.

A trusted, verifiable approach

Rhenus has chosen to partner with shipzero because the platform offers a robust and auditable solution. Its multimodal coverage and methodological alignment were also key factors.

"We're proud that Rhenus, as a global, multimodal logistics provider, has placed its trust in shipzero to deliver audit-ready CO2 reduction tracking, built on a methodology aligned with ISO 14083 and the MBM Framework, down to the last detail ? for their business and for their customers. It's exactly the kind of partnership we want to keep building on," says Martin Jacobs, Director of Client Solutions at shipzero.

Methodology and Regulatory Context

A reliable and verifiable methodology was a key selection criterion for Rhenus when choosing a partner. shipzero's Book and Claim approach has been audited by the independent certification body M?ller-BBM Cert and complies with the Smart Freight Centre's (SFC) MBM Framework as well as ISO standard 14083 and the GLEC Framework. The emissions reductions achieved are reported separately from Scope 1?3 emissions in accordance with the requirements of the GHG Protocol. This enables companies to transparently track and document the savings achieved.

About Rhenus

The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 8.2 billion. 39,000 employees work at 1,300 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are always the major focus.

About shipzero

shipzero is the industry-leading data intelligence platform for effective emissions tracking and reduction in global freight transportation. The Hamburg-based company supports enterprises and logistics service providers in creating CO2 transparency and facilitating the path to "net-zero" ? with decision-oriented information based on data rather than assumptions. shipzero brings together experts in data management, logistics, and sustainability.

The company specialises in the integration of primary energy data to ensure a precise calculation of emissions. shipzero's methodology is certified by the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), fully aligned with the international Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC) Framework V3 and compliant with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14083 standards.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Hashtags: #Rhenus

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Project Archimedes, a $300 million institutional capital program for quantitative trading firms, asset managers and market makers.

With the vision of backing minds that move markets, Project Archimedes will support firms at different stages of growth through two programs:

Capital Provider Program ($100 million): Allocated to accelerate emerging and growing quantitative firms running market-neutral strategies. Bitget will provide capital, with returns shared under an agreed structure and risk framework.

Interest-Free Lending Program ($200 million): Available to established institutions with mature strategies and existing trading scale. Eligible firms can access interest-free capital by meeting defined trading volume or position requirements, reducing funding costs while increasing the capital available to their strategies.

Institutional trading is entering a period where access to capital, execution quality and risk control increasingly determine which strategies can scale. Arbitrage returns across established crypto markets have tightened as competition has increased, leading quantitative firms to explore market structures such as basis spreads, funding-rate differences and tokenized assets.

"Strong strategies often reach a point where talent is no longer the constraint but capital might," said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. "Project Archimedes gives capable teams the acceleration it needs to scale, while aligning capital, risk and execution around sustainable performance. Our goal is to boost over fifty projects in the next six months with this capital."

The program takes its name from Archimedes' principle that the right fulcrum can move the world. For institutional trading firms, capital provides that fulcrum, while product structure and infrastructure determine how effectively it can be used.

Tokenized US stocks offer one example. Arbitrage opportunities can arise from differences in basis and funding rates across spot and derivative markets. These strategies typically require firms to maintain positions on both sides of a trade, which can tie up margin across separate accounts.

Under Bitget's Unified Account, eligible rToken spot positions can serve as collateral for derivatives trading without requiring transfers between accounts. This structure allows institutions to maintain tokenized stock exposure while deploying related contract strategies through the same account, improving the use of available capital. Weekend collateral valuation follows the underlying stock's Friday closing price, providing a fixed reference while traditional US markets are closed.

Project Archimedes will focus initially on market-neutral strategies with established operating histories and measurable risk controls. Participating institutions will undergo strategy assessment, due diligence and drawdown reviews.

The program is structured as a long-term capital cooperation framework with rolling admissions and phased deployment. Bitget Institutional plans to disclose program developments over time, including participation figures, deployed capital and strategy distribution. Product specifications, market-structure research and institutional case studies will provide further insight into how participating firms use capital and trading infrastructure.

Project Archimedes also supports Bitget Institutional's broader role as a capital partner with market insight, connecting firms with liquidity, unified trading infrastructure and an international institutional network. Through capital allocation and interest-free lending, the program aims to help emerging teams establish stronger foundations and enable mature institutions to convert proven strategies into greater trading scale.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships such as MotoGP. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered.

Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

New continuous access layer extends the HYCU R-Cloud platform, giving law firms and legal teams direct, read-only access to their protected iManage Cloud data within infrastructure they control

Boston, Massachusetts, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HYCU, Inc., the #1 AI Resilience company, today announced the general availability of HYCU R-Serve, a new capability for organizations using iManage Cloud that want an additional, customer-controlled layer of protection, recovery, and business continuity.

Launching first for iManage Cloud, R-Serve extends HYCU R-Cloud beyond backup and recovery by giving authorized users secure, read-only access to protected matter content within infrastructure the customer controls.

iManage Cloud delivers enterprise-grade uptime, resilience, and business continuity as part of the platform itself. HYCU extends that foundation for firms with advanced client, regulatory, governance, data sovereignty, or continuity requirements. Together, the two companies give firms a trusted cloud platform for legal work, paired with an optional, customer-controlled layer of protection, recovery, and governance: a platform firms trust, and a backup firms control.

Built on the HYCU R-Cloud platform, R-Serve uses automated, policy-driven protection to preserve independent recovery points for iManage Cloud data in customer-controlled storage. Protected copies support a firm's broader recovery and information governance strategy while giving it greater flexibility over how backup data is retained, stored, and managed.

Extending native protection, continuity, and control

iManage provides built-in protection for legal content, engineered for high availability and resilience. R-Serve adds an independent, customer-controlled layer on top of that foundation, organized around three areas of value:

Extend native protection: R-Serve adds a customer-controlled way to access critical matter data, giving firms an additional safeguard against lost productivity.

Strengthen business continuity: Firms gain independent, self-service access to protected content, reducing reliance on manual recovery and helping attorneys and staff reach critical work product faster during a disruption.

Increase customer control: Firms choose where their backup data lives - Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, other S3-compatible storage, or on-premises for firms that prefer to stay off the cloud - with immutable, WORM-enabled copies that guard against ransomware and accidental deletion, and customer-managed encryption keys for firms that want to control their own encryption.

"Resilience starts with availability," said Simon Taylor, Founder and CEO of HYCU. "Organizations need confidence that their most critical data remains within reach, whenever it is needed. R-Serve gives customers an independent way to access that data and greater control over how it is protected, helping them maintain continuity and operate with confidence."

Based on independent HYCU analysis of industry billing rates and downtime scenarios across professional services firms, a 200-attorney law firm billing an average of $1,145 per hour could lose approximately $458,000 in billable opportunity during any two-hour service interruption to data access, before accounting for missed deadlines, delayed client work, or reputational impact.

"Legal professionals depend on secure and reliable access to their documents to serve clients, collaborate across teams, and meet critical deadlines," said Shawn Misquitta, EVP of Product Management at iManage. "HYCU R-Serve gives customers the option to maintain a protected copy of critical content within infrastructure they control. It provides an added measure of assurance for organizations that choose it, complementing the resilience already built into iManage Cloud."

When an organization activates R-Serve as part of its business continuity plan, attorneys and staff authenticate using their existing identity provider and receive secure, read-only access to the workspaces, folders, and documents they are authorized to view. Users can review and download documents and work locally until normal production access is restored, after which new and modified files can be uploaded back into iManage Cloud.

Key benefits

R-Serve is available for organizations protecting iManage Cloud with HYCU R-Cloud at no additional licensing cost. Key benefits include:

An optional, customer-controlled layer of protection and business continuity that extends the native capabilities of iManage Cloud.

Independent access powered by protected backup copies rather than mirrored production data.

Choice of storage target - across multiple cloud providers or on-premises - supporting data residency and data sovereignty requirements.

Immutable, WORM-enabled backups and customer-managed encryption keys for firms that want to control their own encryption.

Secure, read-only self-service access for authorized users when R-Serve is activated as part of a broader business continuity plan.

Seamless authentication using existing Microsoft Entra ID identity services.

No additional licensing cost for existing HYCU R-Cloud customers protecting iManage Cloud.

Where firms are putting R-Serve to work

Example scenarios include:

Business continuity audits: A firm's business continuity plan requires demonstrating an independent recovery path outside the primary platform vendor, which R-Serve can support for cyber-insurance or client-security-questionnaire purposes.

Avoiding cloud lock-in: A firm wants a backup target that is not tied to a single cloud vendor's infrastructure, and R-Serve's flexible configuration provides multiple cloud provider options as well as on-premises options.

Temporary service interruption: During a rare outage, attorneys and staff use self-service offline access to continue reviewing and working on documents they need to meet a filing deadline.

HYCU R-Serve is available immediately for organizations protecting iManage Cloud with HYCU R-Cloud. Support for additional SaaS and cloud workloads is planned in future releases. To learn more, visit R-Serve Product Tour for iManage or visit HYCU Booth #244 at ILTACON 2026, Aug. 23?27, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., to see R-Serve live.

Better together

iManage delivers the platform. HYCU extends the possibilities. Together, they give firms:

A trusted cloud platform for legal work

An additional layer of customer-controlled protection

Expanded recovery capabilities

Enhanced business continuity options

Greater control over data governance and sovereignty

For more information on HYCU, visit www.hycu.com, follow us on X (formerly Twitter), connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, TikTok, and YouTube.  

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About HYCU 

HYCU, Inc. is the #1 AI Resilience Company that protects, uncovers, and recovers the data that runs your business. With one platform covering more than 100 workloads across AI systems, SaaS applications, cloud environments, and on‑premises infrastructure, HYCU reduces cost for customers by eliminating complex, out-of-phase data protection operations.

With HYCU R‑Cloud, customers protect any workload, recover data to a location of their choice, and connect and correlate that data to streamline compliance and governance processes. When disruption occurs, customers safely and securely resume operations quickly and efficiently, achieving true AI data resilience. Based in Boston, HYCU is trusted by thousands of enterprises and government agencies worldwide.

Don Jennings

HYCU, Inc.

617-791-1710

don.jennings@hycu.com

China leads with 29.9M in annual sales by 2040, US must make bolder bets on EV technology to keep pace

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INSIGHT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wood Mackenzie | www.woodmac.com

LONDON/HOUSTON/SINGAPORE, 13 August 2026 - As the Middle East conflict continues to drive volatility in global oil markets, Wood Mackenzie's base case already projects EVs jumping from 4% of the global fleet today to 25% by 2040.

But the firm's latest Horizons report identifies three factors that could jolt EV sales even higher: governments boost EV supply chain investment to strengthen resilience to oil market shocks, high fuel prices prompt more consumers to switch to EVs and EV technologies advance faster than expected.

"If these forces converge all at once, the effect on EV adoption could be dramatic," said David Brown, Director, Energy Transition Research at Wood Mackenzie. "Our electric shock scenario models what happens when policy, consumer behaviour and technology all move in the same direction, quantifying the implications for commodities and power markets."

According to the Horizons report, "Electric Shock: How electric vehicles could hit the accelerator", this "electric shock" scenario could see global oil demand fall to 99 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2040, 5 mb/d below the base case and roughly its current level, potentially leading to the early closure of around 40 oil refineries worldwide.

China in the lead

China is the global leader in EVs, reaching 42% of Chinese car sales in Q2 2026, up from 33% just a year earlier. The electric shock scenario would accelerate that momentum further. Additional Chinese policy measures including new restrictions on gasoline consumption, full purchase tax exemptions and larger purchase credits could cut the total cost of ownership for EVs by about 30%, pushing annual sales from 8.9 million in 2025 to 29.9 million by 2040. Chinese EV manufacturing capacity could grow by 50% by 2035, with cost advantages enabling aggressive expansion across the Global South.

The US: at risk of falling behind

The contrast with the United States is stark. Without advanced battery technologies and competitive supply chains, the US auto sector risks ceding its home market to international competitors and falling behind internationally. US passenger EV sales in the first five months of 2026 were down 33% from the same period of 2025 following the withdrawal of tax incentives, and EVs currently make up just 3% of the vehicle fleet.

Under the electric shock scenario and facing a growing wave of EVs globally, US policy responds decisively with targeted policy support that could attract foreign direct investment into EV supply chains and new greenfield plants deploying modular technologies. These measures could bring EV total cost of ownership parity with gasoline vehicles forward to 2031, two years ahead of the base case, leaving the US EV fleet 51% larger than the base case by 2040.

Europe: a grand bargain

Europe enters this scenario with strong decarbonisation ambitions but significant headwinds, some 60,000 auto sector layoffs were announced in 2026 alone. The electric shock scenario assumes a "grand bargain" for Europe: trading tariff relief for Chinese investment in local manufacturing, protecting jobs while accelerating the EV transition. The result could be a European EV fleet 53% larger than the base case by 2040.

The investment challenge: minerals and infrastructure

Wood Mackenzie estimates that an additional US$45 billion in greenfield metals supply over the next decade would be sufficient to support the accelerated EV growth projected under the scenario.

Copper is the most critical bottleneck. Annual mine capacity additions would need to rise from around 850,000 tonnes per year, the long-term average, to approximately 960,000 tonnes per year through 2040, requiring roughly US$25 billion of that additional investment.

Much of that capital would need to flow into higher-risk jurisdictions including Argentina, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakistan. If established mining regions such as Chile, Peru and the US fail to streamline permitting and maintain competitive fiscal terms, a larger share of future growth will shift toward state-backed Chinese entities, deepening Western supply chain exposure.

Charging infrastructure presents a parallel challenge, but one that can be managed

To accommodate higher power demand from EVs, countries will need to expand managed charging: programmes that shift charging to times when the grid has ample supply and costs are lowest.

If electricity suppliers and regulators can shift EV charging to periods of ample power supply, grids can be kept stable and charging costs competitive even as power demand from EVs rises.

In western Europe, 50% of EV charging is already managed in this way. Under the electric shock scenario, that proportion rises to 85% across Europe by 2040. The US, where managed charging currently accounts for just 5% of sessions, would need to follow suit to keep pace with accelerating EV adoption.

The world's 7 million public charging ports currently sit at just 15% utilisation, but the electric shock scenario would consume that slack quickly. China would require an additional 4 million ports by 2040, representing roughly US$200 billion in incremental investment. Europe would need an extra US$108 billion to build 2.7 million additional ports above the base case.

Conclusions

"Geopolitics, consumer behaviour and technological innovation could converge to lift EV sales faster than in our base case," said Brown. "For OECD countries, securing critical mineral supplies and technological know-how over time will deliver lasting strategic advantage. Battery supply chains could be particularly important in light of the surge in demand for energy storage resulting from the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom."

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Acara Ulang Tahun Menghadirkan Diskon Besar untuk Lebih dari 600 Merek, saat iHerb Memperluas Platform Belanjanya ke 46 Bahasa di Tengah Lonjakan Permintaan Global akan Produk Kesehatan dan Kesejahteraan Menyeluruh

IRVINE, California, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, salah satu peritel eCommerce global terkemuka untuk produk vitamin, mineral, suplemen, serta berbagai produk kesehatan dan kesejahteraan menyeluruh lainnya, hari ini mengumumkan perayaan global dalam rangka hari jadinya yang ke-30.

Perayaan ini bertambah meriah dengan digelarnya promo terbesar perusahaan tahun ini serta penambahan dukungan 10 bahasa baru pada platform belanja iHerb sehingga total bahasa yang didukung mencapai 46. Pencapaian ini diraih ketika konsumen di seluruh dunia semakin memprioritaskan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan menyeluruh secara proaktif, suatu perubahan yang turut mendorong pertumbuhan iHerb hingga kini melayani lebih dari 16 juta pelanggan di sekitar 180 negara.

"Selama 30 tahun, iHerb terus berupaya memberdayakan masyarakat di seluruh dunia menjadikan kesehatan dan kesejahteraan sebagai prioritas yang dapat diwujudkan. Pencapaian ini kami persembahkan kepada para pelanggan dan anggota tim yang telah tumbuh bersama iHerb," ujar Emun Zabihi, Chief Executive Officer iHerb. "Ke depannya, kami akan tetap berkomitmen untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pelanggan, sekaligus terus memperkuat kepercayaan, akses, dan kemudahan yang menjadi proposisi nilai iHerb."

Promo Ulang Tahun ke-30: Diskon untuk Lebih dari 600 Merek

Rangkaian promo ulang tahun iHerb dimulai pada tanggal 19 Agustus, menjelang perayaan resmi hari jadinya yang ke-30 pada bulan September. Peluncuran lebih awal ini bertepatan dengan salah satu musim belanja tersibuk tahun ini sehingga pelanggan dapat mulai berhemat lebih awal untuk kebutuhan kesejahteraan menyeluruh sehari-hari. Berikut beberapa promo hemat unggulan:

Promo Spesial Ulang Tahun - nikmati diskon hingga 30% untuk lebih dari 600 merek terkemuka, termasuk California Gold Nutrition, Nutricost, Doctor's Best, Swanson Vitamins, Metagenics, Advanced Clinicals, dan masih banyak lagi, dalam berbagai kategori mulai dari kesejahteraan menyeluruh, nutrisi, kecantikan, bahan makanan, hingga kebutuhan rumah tangga.

Promo Kilat Harian - diskon 40% hingga 50% untuk produk pilihan, yang diperbarui setiap hari selama berlangsungnya rangkaian perayaan.

Bonus Reward - dapatkan Reward tambahan untuk setiap pembelian senilai $80 atau lebih, yang dapat ditukarkan dan digunakan pada pembelian berikutnya.

Insentif Selamat Datang - pelanggan baru dan pembelian pertama kali lewat aplikasi akan menerima diskon 25% untuk seluruh pembelian mereka.

Promo iHerb - nikmati diskon hingga 70% untuk ribuan produk sepanjang tahun, tersedia di iherb.com/deals.

Memperluas Akses ke Produk Kesejahteraan Menyeluruh dengan Dukungan 10 Bahasa Baru

Sebagai bagian dari komitmen berkelanjutan untuk melayani pelanggan di seluruh dunia, iHerb memperluas dukungan bahasa pada platformnya dari 36 menjadi 46 bahasa, sehingga menjadikannya salah satu peritel eCommerce global dengan pilihan bahasa terluas.

Setiap bahasa telah dilokalkan sepenuhnya agar terasa alami sesuai dengan penggunaan bahasa tersebut, baik secara lisan maupun tulisan. Hal ini memungkinkan pelanggan di Amerika, Eropa, Timur Tengah, dan Asia untuk mencari produk, menemukan solusi kesejahteraan menyeluruh, serta menyelesaikan pembelian dalam bahasa yang paling mereka pahami.

Bahasa Baru yang Didukung

Perluasan ini mencerminkan komitmen jangka panjang iHerb untuk mengurangi hambatan dalam mengakses produk kesejahteraan menyeluruh serta menghadirkan platform belanja yang lebih mudah digunakan oleh pelanggan, terlepas dari bahasa yang mereka gunakan.

Dari Satu Produk Menjadi Platform Kesejahteraan Menyeluruh Global

Tiga puluh tahun lalu pada September, pendiri iHerb menjual suplemen pertamanya secara online dari sebuah apartemen di Pasadena, California. Langkah awal iHerb memasuki dunia eCommerce ini kemudian berkembang hingga menjadikannya salah satu platform kesejahteraan menyeluruh terbesar di dunia yang menjual produk langsung kepada konsumen. Saat ini, iHerb mengirimkan produk kesehatan dan kesejahteraan menyeluruh yang terjamin keasliannya kepada pelanggan di sekitar 180 negara melalui jaringan logistik global dengan fasilitas berpengendali suhu yang memenuhi standar GMP dan/atau ISO. Sistem ini memastikan setiap produk tiba dengan kualitas dan kesegaran sesuai ekspektasi pelanggan.

Tentang iHerb, LLC

iHerb adalah peritel eCommerce global terkemuka dengan spesialisasi di bidang produk kesehatan dan kesejahteraan menyeluruh, yang menghadirkan produk nutrisi olahraga, kecantikan, perawatan tubuh dan pribadi, bahan makanan, serta kebutuhan bayi dan hewan peliharaan dari sekitar 2.000 merek. iHerb, yang didukung oleh tenaga kerja global, melayani lebih dari 16 juta pelanggan aktif di sekitar 180 negara dengan dukungan 46 bahasa. Jaringan rantai pasok global iHerb yang canggih didukung oleh sembilan pusat penyimpanan dan pemenuhan pesanan berpengendali suhu yang tersebar di A.S., Asia, dan Timur Tengah, sehingga pelanggan dapat menikmati pengalaman berbelanja yang lancar dan andal. iHerb, yang didirikan pada tahun 1996 dan berkantor pusat di Irvine, California, memiliki misi untuk membuat kesehatan dan kesejahteraan menyeluruh dapat diakses oleh semua orang. Untuk mendapatkan informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi corporate.iherb.com.

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India's leading global airline now uses Volantio's demand reallocation platform to improve flight capacity management

ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volantio Inc. ("Volantio"), a leader in revenue and capacity optimization solutions for the travel industry, today announced that Air India, India's leading global airline, has signed on as the company's newest customer, further expanding Volantio's global footprint.

Air India has implemented Volantio's innovative platform to identify high-demand flights and create tailored incentives for flexible passengers to switch to lower-demand flights. This enables the airline to optimize revenue and maximize capacity utilization while offering passengers increased convenience and benefits for their flexibility.

"At Air India, we are focused on giving every passenger more control over their journey," said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. "Volantio's platform lets us turn flexibility into a genuine benefit for our guests, rewarding those who can adjust their plans, while making sure last-minute travellers still get a seat. It's a small change with a real impact on the passenger experience, and it reflects the kind of practical, technology-led innovation we have been incorporating in our business and operations as part of Air India's ongoing transformation." 

"Air India operates in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, where delivering a premium passenger experience is critical," said Azim Barodawala, Co-Founder and CEO of Volantio. "By leveraging our platform, Air India can now proactively manage demand surges, reduce operational friction, and offer seamless rebooking options to travelers. We are proud to partner with such a legendary brand and support Air India's customer-centric innovation."

Volantio enables airlines to manage capacity more efficiently, driving revenue growth without the need for additional aircraft and fuel burn. Air India's adoption of Volantio's technology marks a significant step in its ongoing modernization efforts.

Since its privatisation in 2022, Air India has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation spanning fleet renewal, new cabin products, digital transformation, operational enhancements, and elevated customer experience initiatives. The airline has placed record orders for 600 aircraft, introduced new and retrofitted cabin products, expanded its global network, enhanced on-board offerings, and invested significantly in technology platforms to deliver a more seamless travel experience.

About Volantio

Volantio leverages AI to transform customer flexibility into increased profit for the travel industry. Volantio's unique demand reallocation platform unlocks new revenue opportunities by optimizing peak inventory and resolving overbooking in a guest-focused way. Last-minute travelers gain access to previously sold-out inventory; flexible travelers are rewarded for shifting their plans; and capacity-constrained industries, like airlines, benefit from improved utilization and happier customers. Today, the company serves a dozen airlines globally, including Alaska Airlines and Air Canada, as well as Disney Theatrical Group, and has received investment from some of the largest names in travel, including Alaska Airlines, Qantas, IAG, JetBlue and Amadeus.

About Air India Group:

The Air India Group - comprising full-service global airline, Air India, and value carrier, Air India Express - is spearheading a new era of Indian aviation. The Air India story began in 1932 when JRD Tata piloted the airline's inaugural flight and opened the skies for aviation in India. Today, Air India Group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries travellers to 60 domestic and 51 international destinations across five continents.

Returning to Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India Group is in the midst of a five-year transformation programme, Vihaan.AI. As part of the transformation, Air India has placed orders for 600 new aircraft. In addition to taking new aircraft deliveries, Air India is progressively retrofitting all its legacy aircraft. The Air India Group operates South Asia's largest aviation training academy in Gurugram, India. The construction of a new flying school and a greenfield maintenance base is in progress. With transformation underway across all facets of the business and India's rich legacy of hospitality, Air India is committed to being a world class global airline with an Indian heart.

For more news on Air India, visit http://www.airindia.com/newsroom

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KAIYI X7 Hybrid

YIBIN, China, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Launched globally in the first half of 2026, the KAIYI X7 Hybrid answers families' mobility needs. Combining efficient hybrid performance and extended range, it supports daily commuting and long-distance travel through KAIYI Super Hybrid technology.

Five Intelligent Modes for Diverse Scenarios

The system pairs a dedicated 1.5T hybrid engine with two electric motors. The engine delivers maximum power of 115 kW and maximum torque of 220 N?m; the drive motor produces peak power of 150 kW and peak torque of 310 N?m. Maximum combined power and torque reach 265 kW and 530 N?m, respectively.

Based on speed, power demand and battery charge, the system switches among EV, series hybrid, parallel hybrid, direct engine drive and regenerative braking. EV mode enables smooth, quiet low-speed driving. When the battery charge is low or the vehicle is traveling at low to moderate speeds, series mode keeps the engine operating efficiently while the motor powers the wheels.

During hard acceleration, overtaking or climbing, parallel mode combines engine and motor output. At steady highway speeds, direct drive reduces conversion losses, while regenerative braking recovers energy during deceleration.

KAIYI X7 Hybrid

Efficient Power for Daily Use

Together, these modes balance performance and efficiency as driving conditions change. The dedicated 1.5T engine achieves a peak thermal efficiency of 44.5%. In stop-start traffic, low-speed driving and acceleration, the electric motor shares the power demand, helping it avoid inefficient operating ranges. Under NEDC conditions, depleted-battery fuel consumption is 5.2 L/100 km, helping reduce refueling frequency and running costs for families.

Longer Range, Greater Freedom

This fuel-saving performance lays the foundation for longer journeys. With a combined range of up to 1,200 km, the X7 Hybrid makes road trips, intercity travel and journeys where charging is limited easier to plan. Drivers benefit from convenient refueling and efficient electric drive. An NEDC electric range of up to 105 km can cover commutes and school runs, with the engine ready for longer journeys.

Hybrid Technology: Perfect Choice for Families

From low fuel consumption to extended range, KAIYI Super Hybrid technology balances efficiency, refueling and travel freedom. As the X7 Hybrid enters global markets, KAIYI will continue developing electrified mobility around real-world needs, delivering efficient and reliable hybrid mobility for families worldwide.

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News Provided by Energy Metal News on behalf of Greenland Mines Ltd

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Metal News News Commentary - In the space of about four weeks, a Nasdaq-listed development company published its first S-K 1300 compliant technical report on a deposit in southeast Greenland and watched its indicated resource rise roughly a third against the prior baseline, adopted a shareholder rights plan, and then put a support vessel across the Denmark Strait and started turning drill rigs on the ice-free window.

The resource behind all of that was calculated using a gold price deck of US$3,500 per ounce. Gold traded around US$4,367 an ounce on August 11, roughly 9% higher than a month ago and about 30% above where it sat a year earlier.

The company is not the story here so much as the arithmetic is: the deposit was measured against a number the market has since moved well past, and the field season now underway is intended to generate data that could support future resource and study work. Companies mentioned in today's commentary includes: Greenland Mines Ltd (Nasdaq: GRML), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM), Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM).

The asset is one of the largest undeveloped gold, palladium and platinum deposits in the world, sitting inside a 56-million-year-old layered intrusion on a coastline that is reachable by ship for a matter of weeks each year. It is not a discovery story. The deposit has been known for decades. What has changed is that somebody is finally spending a full field season on it with a rig fleet, an airstrip, an environmental consultancy and a technical report written to the standard the SEC actually requires.

Greenland Mines Ltd (Nasdaq: GRML) announced on August 11, 2026 that its support vessel Argus has arrived and anchored at the Skaergaard gold, palladium and platinum project in southeast Greenland following a crossing of the Denmark Strait, and that drilling has commenced as the 2026 field season moves into full operation. The Company holds an 80% interest in the licenses covering the project through its subsidiary Major Precious Greenland A/S. President Dr. Bo M?ller Stensgaard described the start of the season as the moment the whole year had been building toward.

The Ship Anchored, Then the Rigs Started Turning

Argus anchored close to shore near the area identified for initial drilling and bulk sampling. Equipment, machinery, materials and onshore infrastructure were slung from the vessel to shore, and safety drills and inductions were completed across all parts of the operation before work began. Diamond drill rigs supplied and operated by Nordisk Fundering, including two new heli-portable units, have been assembled and are running, with the first holes expected to be completed within days.

Initial drone-based LiDAR surveys are finished, areas for later-season blasting and bulk sampling have been outlined, roughly one third of planned drill locations have been identified and marked, and the Sodalen airstrip has been confirmed operational. None of that is a result. All of it is the difference between a project that is described and a project that is being worked.

A Resource That Grew by About a Third in July

On July 15, 2026 the Company published its first S-K 1300 compliant Technical Report Summary for Skaergaard, prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. with a mineral resource estimate effective July 3, 2026. It supersedes the NI 43-101 baseline from November 2022, and any figure circulating from that older report should be treated as stale.

The 2026 estimate reports Indicated mineral resources of 153.6 million tonnes grading 3.04 grams per tonne palladium equivalent for 15.00 million ounces of contained palladium equivalent, against 11.41 million ounces on the prior basis. Inferred resources are 177.5 million tonnes at 3.07 grams per tonne palladium equivalent for 17.49 million ounces, against 14.11 million ounces previously. The estimate uses a net smelter return cut-off of US$84 per tonne.

Gold Has Moved Above the Estimate's Price Assumption

The metal prices used in that estimate are US$3,500 per ounce gold, US$1,725 per ounce palladium and US$2,100 per ounce platinum. Those were reasonable assumptions when the work was done. A resource estimate has to fix a price deck at a point in time, and conservative decks are the professional norm precisely because commodity prices move.

Gold has moved. It traded around US$4,367 per ounce on August 11, 2026, up roughly 9% over the preceding month and about 30% year over year, supported by expectations of lower U.S. interest rates after a weak July jobs report, continued central bank buying, and geopolitical friction. That is not a statement about what any deposit is worth. Cut-off grades, recoveries, capital costs and operating costs all move with the same tides, and the only figure that settles the question is an economic study. It is a statement about the gap between the assumption in the report and the screen, and about which direction that gap currently runs.

Who Is Actually Doing the Work

The names attached to the project are worth more than the adjectives. SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. prepared the technical report. Nordisk Fundering supplies and operates the drills. In March 2026 the Company engaged WSP Danmark A/S, part of the global WSP group, to design and implement a full Environmental Impact Assessment baseline program, support development of the Terms of Reference and prepare the EIA report required for an exploitation license application to the Government of Greenland.

Wolfgang Maier, Professor of Earth Sciences at Cardiff University and a recognized authority on magmatic ore deposits and layered mafic-ultramafic intrusions, has been in discussions with the exploration geologists on site. Skaergaard is one of the most studied layered intrusions in the geological literature, which is an unusual advantage: the academic groundwork on how the system formed largely already exists.

Two Months, and Then the Weather Decides

The Company has said it is positioned to execute a full and productive season across the coming two months. That is the countdown, and nobody at the company sets it. Southeast Greenland grants a working window measured in weeks, defined by sea ice and daylight rather than by budget or ambition. Everything the 2026 program is meant to produce has to be produced inside it or wait a year.

The program is designed to support further upgrading of the mineral resource, to advance metallurgical and engineering studies through bulk sampling, and to generate the environmental, geotechnical and infrastructure data required to advance the project toward an Initial Assessment, the S-K 1300 equivalent of a preliminary economic assessment. Bulk sampling is the item to watch. Metallurgy is where deposits of this type historically succeed or fail, and a bulk sample is how that question starts getting answered rather than modelled.

Why the Market Has Not Caught Up Yet

Skaergaard has a reputation problem that is largely a function of its own history. It has been known and studied for decades without being developed, and deposits carrying that history get filed mentally under permanent potential rather than under active project. That filing was accurate for a long time.

The location compounds it. Southeast Greenland reads as a logistics impossibility to anyone who has not looked at the specifics, and the specifics, a support vessel, a functioning airstrip, heli-portable rigs and an engaged environmental consultancy, are exactly the kind of unglamorous detail that does not travel well in a headline. The metal mix compounds it again: a palladium-equivalent resource with gold and platinum credits does not slot cleanly into either a gold screen or a platinum group metals screen, so it tends to be missed by both.

What has actually happened since mid-July is a compliant technical report replacing an aging one, an indicated resource stepping up by roughly a third on that basis, and a fully mobilized field season with rigs turning. There are no assays yet and no economic study. It is the sequence a development-stage company has to complete before either becomes possible, and it has run in public, in order, inside four weeks.

Other companies to keep an eye on:

The companies below are producers and royalty holders, considerably larger, and are referenced to describe what the current metal price environment is doing to businesses that already have output. They are not peers, competitors or financial comparables of Greenland Mines, which has no production, no reserves and no revenue from mining.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE: AEM)

Agnico Eagle shows what today's prices do to a well-run producer's cash generation. Second-quarter 2026 payable gold production was 855,816 ounces at a realized gold price of US$4,483 per ounce, above budget for a second consecutive quarter. Net income was US$1.6 billion, or US$3.19 per share basic, with adjusted earnings of US$3.07 per share on revenue of US$3.8 billion.

Free cash flow reached a record US$1.34 billion and the company returned a record US$625 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, including US$400 million of repurchases. Total cash costs were US$1,054 per ounce and all-in sustaining costs US$1,459 per ounce. Net cash rose to US$3.27 billion. Full-year production guidance of 3.3 to 3.5 million ounces was maintained but is expected toward the low end after a July rock mass movement at the Barnat pit at Canadian Malartic rendered roughly 370,000 ounces temporarily inaccessible, with mining targeted to resume in the fourth quarter. Capital expenditure guidance was raised to US$2.6 to US$2.8 billion to fund construction at Hope Bay.

Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM)

Newmont is the largest gold producer in the world and reported record second-quarter free cash flow of US$2.2 billion on approximately 1.3 million attributable gold ounces, plus 17,000 tonnes of copper and 7 million ounces of silver. Cash flow from operations was US$2.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA US$3.8 billion, with adjusted net income of US$2.10 per diluted share.

The average realized gold price was US$4,414 per ounce, a 33% increase that substantially outpaced a 4% rise in costs applicable to sales. All-in sustaining costs were US$1,621 per ounce against a US$1,680 annual target. The company returned approximately US$1.9 billion to shareholders and has now repurchased more than 100 million shares since the program began. Full-year guidance of roughly 5.3 million attributable gold ounces was reaffirmed. Newmont also received regulatory approvals from British Columbia for the Red Chris Block Cave project, including an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate completed through a consent-based process with the Tahltan Nation.

Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC)

Kinross reported attributable second-quarter production of 492,326 gold equivalent ounces with revenue up 29% to US$2,238.1 million, driven by a 37% increase in the average realized gold price to US$4,483 per ounce. Margin per gold equivalent ounce sold increased 42% to US$3,131.

Reported earnings were US$844.2 million, or US$0.71 per share, up 59% year over year, with attributable free cash flow of US$726.8 million and operating cash flow of US$1,145.9 million. Cash and cash equivalents rose to US$2.7 billion and net cash to US$1.9 billion. The company remains on track for full-year attributable production of 2.0 million gold equivalent ounces at an all-in sustaining cost of US$1,730 per ounce, and is targeting return of 40% of free cash flow to shareholders, with roughly US$615 million returned year to date.

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM)

Wheaton is included for a structural reason rather than an operational one. Streaming and royalty companies are among the natural sources of construction capital for development-stage deposits, which makes their appetite a live variable for any project heading toward an economic study. Second-quarter 2026 revenue was a record US$929 million, up 85% year over year, with net earnings of US$543 million and operating cash flow of US$650 million.

Attributable production rose 6% to approximately 202,200 gold equivalent ounces. Growth was driven in part by an expanded silver stream at Antamina, and the company added new streaming and royalty agreements covering the Jervois, Spanish Mountain and Cipango projects. It ended the quarter with roughly US$2.6 billion of available liquidity, reaffirmed 2026 production guidance of 860,000 to 940,000 gold equivalent ounces, and maintained a long-term outlook of roughly 1.2 million ounces by 2030. Shares rose sharply following the results presentation on August 7.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This article may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Statements regarding the objectives of the 2026 field program, the timing or completion of drilling, bulk sampling or metallurgical work, the potential upgrading of mineral resources, the advancement of the project toward an Initial Assessment, and any exploitation license application are forward-looking. Actual results may differ materially. Readers are referred to the forward-looking statements disclosure in the Company's own releases and to its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.

Cautionary Note Regarding Technical Information and Mineral Resources

The mineral resource figures referenced in this article are drawn from the Company's S-K 1300 compliant Technical Report Summary for the Skaergaard Project prepared by SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., with a mineral resource estimate effective July 3, 2026, which supersedes the November 2022 NI 43-101 technical report. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. Inferred mineral resources carry a high degree of uncertainty as to their existence and whether they can be economically or legally mined, and it should not be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to a higher category. No preliminary economic assessment, prefeasibility study or feasibility study has been completed on the Skaergaard Project, and an Initial Assessment has not been prepared. No production decision has been made and no economic viability has been demonstrated.

Drilling described in this article is in progress and assay results are pending. Visual observations of mineralization in drill core are not necessarily indicative of grade or metal content. Metal price assumptions used in a mineral resource estimate are fixed at the time of the estimate and do not track spot prices; references in this article to the current gold price are provided as general market context only and do not imply any change to the estimated value, viability or economics of the Skaergaard Project. Any exploitation license remains subject to application to and approval by the Government of Greenland, and no assurance can be given that any such license will be granted.

Referenced Companies

References to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, Newmont Corporation, Kinross Gold Corporation and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. are provided solely as market and sector context. Those companies are producers or royalty and streaming companies and are not peers, competitors, or financial comparables of Greenland Mines Ltd, which has no mineral reserves, no production and no mining revenue. Their results, production, costs and share performance are not indicative of Greenland Mines Ltd's prospects. No partnership, affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is implied. SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., WSP Danmark A/S and Nordisk Fundering are service providers engaged by the Company and are not comparables.

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ABU DHABI, Uni Emirat Arab, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42, perusahaan Teknologi Antariksa (SpaceTech) berteknologi AI yang berbasis di UEA dengan jangkauan global, telah menandatangani Nota Kesepahaman (MoU) dengan Leonardo DRS. Perjanjian tersebut menetapkan kerangka kerja untuk mengintegrasikan sistem misi Leonardo DRS dengan konektivitas satelit aman Space42 dalam rangka memperkuat kedaulatan serta keamanan nasional di seluruh Uni Emirat Arab.

Berdasarkan MoU tersebut, Leonardo DRS akan menyumbangkan keahliannya dalam sistem misi C5ISR, sedangkan Space42 akan menyediakan komunikasi satelit yang aman dan didukung AI, serta konektivitas Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS). Secara bersama-sama, kedua perusahaan akan mengeksplorasi perancangan dan integrasi kapabilitas misi canggih untuk UEA.

"Menjadi pemimpin tepercaya di bidang konektivitas aman merupakan salah satu prioritas strategis Space42, karena kami menetapkan standar bagi jaringan yang tangguh dan siap mendukung kebutuhan misi," ujar Ahmed AlMehrzi, Chief Commercial Officer ? Government di Space42. "Dengan memadukan infrastruktur satelit berdaulat dan kapabilitas komunikasi kami yang didukung AI dengan sistem misi canggih milik Leonardo DRS, kami memperkuat komunikasi terlindungi untuk memajukan ekosistem keamanan nasional UEA."

"MoU ini menandai langkah maju yang penting dalam komitmen kami untuk mendukung prioritas keamanan nasional UEA melalui kapabilitas terintegrasi yang canggih dan telah teruji, guna memastikan keberhasilan misi di tengah lanskap ancaman yang terus berkembang," ujar Denny Crumley, Senior Vice President & General Manager unit bisnis Land Electronics Leonardo DRS. "Kami bangga dapat mengambil bagian dalam peluang ini bersama Space42, sekaligus terus memperluas bisnis internasional kami melalui kemitraan strategis di seluruh dunia."

Dengan semakin kompleks dan saling terhubungnya operasi keamanan nasional, kekuatan pertahanan suatu negara membutuhkan sistem misi yang terintegrasi, komunikasi satelit yang aman, serta kesadaran situasional yang berkelanjutan. Leonardo DRS menghadirkan keahlian teruji dalam pengembangan dan integrasi teknologi C5ISR yang tangguh dan berkinerja tinggi, serta sistem elektronik kendaraan yang penting bagi kebutuhan misi mitra internasional. Untuk melengkapi kemampuan tersebut, Space42 menyediakan komunikasi satelit berdaulat dan layanan antariksa yang memperluas konektivitas aman di luar jangkauan jaringan terestrial, sekaligus mendukung pengambilan keputusan berbasis informasi serta ketahanan operasional UEA.

Leonardo DRS merupakan penyedia tepercaya untuk sistem manajemen misi canggih, komputasi jaringan, serta kemampuan integrasi kendaraan bagi militer AS dan pasukan sekutu di seluruh dunia. Perusahaan ini dikenal sebagai salah satu pemimpin dalam penyediaan teknologi komputasi taktis berkinerja tinggi yang telah teruji, layar pintar, pemrosesan yang didukung AI, serta solusi C4/C5/C6ISR terintegrasi yang mengurangi beban kognitif komandan dan awak saat beroperasi di lingkungan keamanan yang kompleks. Sistem tersebut dirancang untuk memberikan kesadaran situasional secara real time, yang bersifat skalabel, kompatibel di berbagai platform, serta mendukung arsitektur terbuka.

Tentang Space42

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) merupakan perusahaan Teknologi Antariksa (SpaceTech) berteknologi AI yang berbasis di UEA yang mengintegrasikan komunikasi satelit, analitik geospasial, dan kemampuan kecerdasan buatan untuk menerangi Bumi dari ruang angkasa. Dibentuk pada tahun 2024 melalui merger yang berhasil antara Bayanat dan Yahsat, jangkauan global Space42 memungkinkannya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pelanggannya yang berkembang pesat di sektor pemerintahan, perusahaan, dan masyarakat. Space42 terdiri dari dua unit bisnis: Layanan Ruang Angkasa dan Solusi Cerdas. Layanan Ruang Angkasa berfokus pada operasi satelit hulu untuk layanan satelit tetap dan bergerak. Solusi Cerdas mengintegrasikan akuisisi dan pengolahan data geospasial dengan AI untuk mendukung pengambilan keputusan, meningkatkan kesadaran situasional, dan meningkatkan efisiensi operasional. Pemegang saham utama meliputi G42, Mubadala, dan IHC.

Untuk informasi selengkapnya, kunjungi: www.space42.ai; ikuti kami di X: @space42ai 

Tentang Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) berada di garis terdepan dalam mengembangkan dan menghadirkan teknologi pertahanan transformatif bagi militer AS dan negara-negara sekutunya. Perusahaan ini memiliki spesialisasi dalam teknologi penginderaan berkinerja tinggi, komputasi jaringan, perlindungan pasukan, serta solusi tenaga listrik dan propulsi yang dirancang untuk memenuhi kebutuhan misi yang paling berat. Untuk informasi tambahan, kunjungi www.LeonardoDRS.com.

Pemberitahuan Hukum dan Pernyataan Peringatan mengenai informasi berwawasan ke depan 

Pengumuman ini mungkin berisi pernyataan berwawasan ke depan berdasarkan ekspektasi dan asumsi saat ini tentang peristiwa di masa mendatang. Pernyataan-pernyataan ini, yang ditandai dengan istilah seperti "diperkirakan," "akan," atau istilah serupa, dipengaruhi oleh berbagai risiko dan ketidakpastian serta mungkin terbukti tidak akurat. Pernyataan ini mencerminkan informasi yang tersedia hingga tanggal dokumen ini, dan perusahaan secara tegas menyangkal adanya kewajiban untuk memperbaruinya. Tidak ada jaminan yang diberikan bahwa pernyataan berwawasan ke depan itu akan terwujud, dan pernyataan tersebut tidak boleh dijadikan dasar pertimbangan secara berlebihan. Pengumuman ini bukan merupakan promosi keuangan atau penawaran untuk membeli atau menjual sekuritas di yurisdiksi mana pun. 

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 August 2026 - Global fintech company PayerMax today announced that Last War: Survival Game ("Last War"), one of the world's leading strategy mobile games, has successfully integrated the cashless payment service Rakuten Pay, marking a key milestone for the company.

As a leading overseas payment service provider (PSP), PayerMax has integrated Rakuten Pay to enable international merchants to adopt this payment method in Japan. This integration marks a significant milestone in the technical collaboration, successfully supporting merchants in leveraging Rakuten Pay for their local operations.

The milestone not only enhances the localized payment experience for Last War players in Japan, but also demonstrates how international game publishers can leverage trusted local payment partnerships to accelerate market entry, strengthen localization and better engage Japanese consumers.

Connecting with Japanese Players Starts with Local Payments

As more global game publishers expand into Japan, localized payment experiences have become an increasingly important part of player acquisition, monetization and long-term growth.

As one of the flagship payment services within the Rakuten Ecosystem, Rakuten Pay plays a central role in Japan's digital commerce landscape. The Rakuten Ecosystem connects more than 100 million registered members across e-commerce, financial services, travel, mobile and offline retail, and Rakuten Pay has become one of Japan's most widely adopted local payment methods.

For international game publishers, integrating Rakuten Pay is about more than offering another payment option. It provides access to one of Japan's most established consumer ecosystems, allowing games to deliver payment experiences aligned with local player preferences while building stronger engagement in one of the world's most competitive gaming markets.

Supporting Last War Highlights PayerMax's Local Payment Expertise in Japan

As one of the fastest-growing strategy games worldwide, Last War continues to expand its global footprint, with Japan representing one of its key strategic markets. As expectations for localized payment experiences continue to rise, enabling familiar and trusted local payment methods has become an important part of enhancing player experience and supporting sustainable growth.

With support from PayerMax, Last War successfully integrated Rakuten Pay, becoming a leading overseas game to support the payment method and offering Japanese players a more localized and seamless payment experience.

Designed to support international businesses entering Japan, PayerMax provides a unified payment solution that bridges the gap between global merchants and the local ecosystem. By leveraging PayerMax's integration with Rakuten Pay, PayerMax serves as a gateway for international businesses to establish a strong presence in the Japanese market.

Faster Market Entry

Through PayerMax's system integration with Rakuten Payment, eligible merchants benefit from a standardized integration pathway that shortens implementation timelines and accelerates go-to-market execution in Japan.

Reliable Compliance and Fund Management Enablement

Leveraging the established business relationships between PayerMax and Rakuten Pay, merchants are empowered to integrate Rakuten Pay through a streamlined, standardized pathway which is aligned with Japan's local regulatory and operational requirements, thereby delivering a payment experience that resonates with the everyday spending habits of Japanese players. Furthermore, within this collaborative framework, PayerMax and Rakuten Pay facilitate the unified orchestration of critical processes including KYC, anti‑money laundering (AML) and fund management, effectively alleviating the operational complexities and associated costs of local payment execution. This enables merchants to refocus their resources on sustainable business growth and enriched player engagement.

Access to Japan's Consumer Ecosystem

Through PayerMax, businesses can better engage local consumers, strengthen brand presence and build sustainable long-term growth in Japan.

The successful integration for Last War not only demonstrates the commercial value of the partnership between PayerMax and Rakuten Payment, but also provides a proven reference for more global game publishers and digital content companies expanding into Japan.

Executive Quotes

Hiroki Sogawa, Executive Officer, Rakuten Payment, said:

"We are pleased to partner with PayerMax and to see Last War, a leading title, successfully integrate Rakuten Pay as a payment option. Through this collaboration, we look forward to supporting more international businesses and digital content providers in delivering trusted, localized payment experiences for Japanese consumers."

Will, APAC General Manager of PayerMax, said:

"Integrating with Rakuten Pay marks an important milestone in PayerMax's expansion of local payment capabilities in Japan. The successful launch of Last War reflects the strength of our partnership and demonstrates our ability to help global game publishers and international businesses localize faster through trusted local payment infrastructure. Looking ahead, we will continue working with leading local payment partners worldwide to deliver secure, compliant and scalable payment solutions for global merchants."

Strengthening Local Payment Infrastructure for Global Growth

The partnership with Rakuten Payment represents another important milestone in PayerMax's strategy to strengthen local payment infrastructure across key global markets and further expand its local payment capabilities in Japan.

Today, PayerMax supports businesses across more than 150 markets and offers access to over 600 payment methods worldwide, backed by an extensive network of local payment partners spanning Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and other high-growth regions.

Rather than simply aggregating payment methods, PayerMax focuses on connecting businesses with the local payment ecosystems that shape consumer behavior in each market. By combining enterprise-grade payment technology with trusted local partnerships, PayerMax enables international businesses to localize faster, operate more efficiently and achieve sustainable global growth.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 August 2026 - Recently, the Hinggan League Agricultural, Cultural and Tourism Consumption Carnival, themed "Taste the Best of Hinggan Discover the Grasslands in Beijing," was officially held in Beijing.

As a grand industry promotion event for buyers, cultural and tourism professionals, and media outlets from across the country, the carnival showcased a wide range of Hinggan League's distinctive eco-friendly agricultural and livestock products.

Through industry stories, product tastings, business matchmaking, and the launch of cultural and tourism routes, the event highlighted the tangible results of Hinggan League's efforts to leverage its pristine natural ecology, modern agricultural technologies, and full-chain industrial development to promote green development and increase local incomes. It also served as a bridge connecting Hinggan League's premium ecological products with markets across China and overseas.

At the event, Hinggan League's beef cattle and rice industries were among the key highlights, attracting considerable attention from numerous market players attending for exchanges and potential partnerships. Located in the golden latitude belt for agriculture and animal husbandry, Hinggan League enjoys exceptional natural advantages. In the early stages of industrial development, the league made coordinated plans for two key industries-beef cattle and rice-and launched an industrial upgrade covering the entire value chain, from breeding stock and forage to farming, processing, and branding.

Breeding is the "chip" of the beef cattle industry. In recent years, Hinggan League has vigorously introduced national-level cattle breeding technology enterprises and established its first national-level bull breeding station. More than 5.5 million doses of frozen semen from high-quality breeding cattle, including Simmental and Angus, are produced annually and distributed to various parts of China. At the same time, the region has continued to improve its technical service system. Through a tiered extension-agent system and on-site guidance in rural communities, local experts are helping herders adopt more scientific cattle-raising practices. In terms of forage supply, the Forage Industry Processing, Logistics and Trading Park in Keyouzhong Banner, Hinggan League, has officially begun operations, collecting crop straw from surrounding farmland and processing it into high-quality forage. Research teams have also successfully developed palatable fermented feed using microbial fermentation technology, substantially reducing the average daily feeding cost per head of cattle and securing the "first mile" of the industry chain.

At the sales and branding end, Hinggan League's beef cattle industry is making a comprehensive transition from "selling live cattle" to "selling brands." The region has not only cultivated large-scale meat processing enterprises and developed more than 100 product categories for e-commerce and foodservice channels nationwide, but has also established a livestreaming e-commerce operations center and set up marketing centers and forward warehouses in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. With the official launch of regional public brands such as "Keyouzhong Banner Beef," a complete modern beef cattle industry chain is now taking shape.

As with beef, the key to the development of Hinggan League rice also lies in the full value chain from seed to table. The fragrant, glutinous, and sweet taste of Hinggan League rice comes from its pristine ecological foundation-clean water, clean soil, and clean air. Local research teams have been working on the front lines of rice breeding for more than 30 years, independently developing and registering 21 high-quality rice varieties and helping thousands of farming households increase their incomes each year.

With quality seeds in place, farming methods are also undergoing profound changes. In Duerji Town, Keyouzhong Banner, local rice cooperatives have adopted a model of "unified planting, unified processing, and unified sales," while developing their own brands. By combining contract farming with online and offline sales, they have secured reliable sales channels and helped cooperative members achieve significant income growth. In Zhalaite Banner, meanwhile, entrepreneurs who returned to their hometowns took the lead in introducing integrated fertigation technology using drip irrigation beneath plastic film, enabling rice to be grown on "dry land" and achieving both ecological and economic benefits, including water savings of 700 cubic meters per mu. With rice now entering a critical period for field management, agricultural technicians and farmers are busy carrying out scientific foliar nutrient supplementation, applying nitrogen fertilizer appropriately, and conducting regular field inspections for pests. Through precise water and fertilizer management and green pest and disease control, they are laying a solid foundation for stable high yields in the autumn harvest.

From a quality seed to a premium cut of beef, and from a bowl of rice to a regional brand, the cattle and rice industries may appear to follow two separate paths, but in reality they are part of a single coordinated strategy. Under Hinggan League's overall planning and coordination, the concentrated beef cattle breeding and finishing base in Zhalaite Banner has brought in a state-owned enterprise to operate the facility, significantly increasing collective village income. Meanwhile, 38 enterprises in Hinggan League authorized to use the "Hinggan League Rice" brand have all adopted the nine standards established for the brand, driving the brand value beyond RMB 31 billion.

Winds sweep across the Horqin Grassland, sending waves through the grass and bending the heavy ears of rice. Moving from selling raw grain and live cattle to selling brands and quality, Hinggan League's more than a decade of dedicated efforts have transformed the grassland's ecological advantages into industrial strengths and its resource advantages into greater income for local communities, making "cattle and rice" a solid pillar of prosperity for the people and development across the league.

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MACAU SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 13 August 2026 - W Macau - Studio City, located within Melco Resorts & Entertainment's integrated resort of Studio City in Cotai, Macau, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sammy King as General Manager. In this role, Sammy will lead the hotel in delivering its commitment to exceptional guest experiences, while driving operational excellence, enhancing business performance and supporting the continued evolution of unique experiences that define the property.

With a career spanning both hotel operations and commercial leadership, Sammy brings 38 years of hospitality experience across the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong to the role. He spent a decade in hotel operations before moving into sales leadership, where he drove growth for a number of hotel brands. His experience across Marriott luxury brands including St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental, equipped him with a well-rounded perspective to guest experience, making him well-placed to navigate the dynamic pace of Macau's fast-evolving lifestyle luxury landscape.

In 2021, Sammy rejoined Marriott International as Director of Sales & Marketing at W Hong Kong and was promoted to Hotel Manager during his tenure there. His contributions to the property were recognized with the "Sales Hotelier of the Year" title from Stelliers Greater China in 2023, and W Hong Kong retained its Four-Star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2026 under his leadership.

"It's an honor to step into this role at W Macau - Studio City, a hotel that captures the bold spirit at the very heart of the W Hotels brand. This property embodies the vibrant energy and cultural crossroads that make Macau such an electric destination, and I'm thrilled to lead our dynamic talents as we continue delivering the iconic Whatever/Whenever experience our guests have come to expect. offering a unique brand of contemporary luxury that goes above and beyond," said Sammy King, General Manager, W Macau - Studio City.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Sammy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (Marketing Management) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Outside of his professional life, he is passionate about traveling, snowboarding and fitness, adding to his dynamic personality.

About W Macau - Studio City

Situated within the vibrant Studio City integrated resort on Macau's Cotai Strip, W Macau - Studio City is envisioned as a gateway for guests to explore and discover the city in an exciting contemporary context. Drawing inspiration from the enchanting nostalgia of the golden age of cinema, the hotel seamlessly weaves a tangible thread of Macau's unique East-meets-West culture and history into its design. With 557 stylish guest rooms, W Macau - Studio City showcases four distinctive B&F offerings, state-of-the-art facilities and amenities, and Greater China's first W Sound Suite, epitomizing its unique manifestation of new luxury.

About W Hotels

Born from the social electricity of New York City, W Hotels has been at the forefront of lifestyle hospitality for over two decades. With 70 destinations around the world, the detail-driven design, signature Whatever/Whenever service, and buzzing Living Rooms cultivate experiences of social connectivity. Each location brings together the magnetic energy of W Hotels and the essence of local culture, creating spaces for new perspectives and a freedom of self-expression. W Hotels is currently undergoing a multi-year brand evolution, to meet the needs of today's guests and deliver a new generation of luxury lifestyle experiences. For more information on W Hotels, visit w-hotels.com and stay connected on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube.

W Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

About Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with more than 30 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

For more information on W Macau ? Studio City, visit www.wmacaustudiocity.com or get social with W Macau - Studio City on Facebook @W Macau - Studio City/ Instagram @wmacaustudiocity / WeChat: 澳门W酒店.

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Anniversary Event Delivers Deep Savings Across 600+ Brands as iHerb Expands Its Shopping Platform to 46 Languages, Reflecting Surging Global Demand for Health and Wellness

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iHerb, a leading global eCommerce retailer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and other health and wellness products, today announced a global celebration of its 30th anniversary.

The celebration is headlined by the company's biggest sales event of the year and the addition of 10 newly supported languages to its shopping platform, bringing the total of supported languages to 46. The milestone arrives as consumers worldwide increasingly prioritize proactive health and wellness, a shift that has helped fuel iHerb's growth into a platform now serving over 16 million customers across approximately 180 countries.

"For 30 years, iHerb has strived to empower people around the world to make their health and well-being an achievable priority. This milestone belongs to our customers and team members who have grown with us," said Emun Zabihi, Chief Executive Officer of iHerb. "As we look ahead, we remain committed to improving the customer experience while continuing to invest in the trust, access, and convenience that define iHerb's value proposition."

30th Anniversary Sale: Discounts Across 600+ Brands

iHerb's anniversary promotions begin Aug. 19 ahead of its official September milestone. The early start is timed to one of the year's busiest shopping seasons so customers can start saving sooner on everyday wellness essentials. Savings highlights include:

Anniversary Spotlight Event - up to 30% off more than 600 leading brands such as California Gold Nutrition, Nutricost, Doctor's Best, Swanson Vitamins, Metagenics, Advanced Clinicals, and more, across wellness, nutrition, beauty, grocery and household categories.

Daily Flash Deals - 40% to 50% off select products, refreshed daily throughout the celebration.

Rewards Bonus - additional Rewards earned on purchases of $80 or more, redeemable toward a future purchase.

Welcome Incentive - new customers and first-time app purchases will receive 25% off their entire purchase.

iHerb Deals - ongoing discounts of up to 70% off thousands of products, available year-round at iherb.com/deals.

Expanding Wellness Access With 10 Newly Supported Languages

As part of its continued investment in serving customers worldwide, iHerb is expanding its platform from 36 to 46 supported languages - one of the broadest language offerings among global eCommerce retailers.

Each language experience is fully localized and presented as it is naturally spoken and written. This allows customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia to browse products, discover wellness solutions and complete purchases in the language most familiar to them.

Newly Supported Languages

Language	Endonym	Transliteration
European Spanish	Espanol (Espana)	Espaeol
European Portuguese	Portugues (Portugal)	Portugues
Georgian	ქართული	Kartuli
Bosnian	Bosanski	Bosanski
Azerbaijani	Azərbaycanca	Azərbaycanca
Kazakh	Қазақ тілі	Qazaq tili
Armenian	Հայերեն	Hayeren
Farsi (Persian)	فارسی	Fārsī
Hindi	हिंदी	Hindi
Cantonese	廣東話 / 粤语	Gwangdūngwa / Yueyu

 

The expansion reflects iHerb's longstanding commitment to reducing barriers to wellness and building a more accessible shopping platform for customers, regardless of language.

From One Product to a Global Wellness Platform

Thirty years ago this September, iHerb's founder sold his first supplement online from an apartment in Pasadena, Calif., reflecting an early move into eCommerce that has since grown into one of the world's largest direct-to-consumer wellness platforms. Today, iHerb delivers authentic health and wellness products to customers across approximately 180 countries through a global logistics network of climate-controlled, GMP and/or ISO compliant facilities, ensuring every product arrives with the quality and freshness customers expect.

About iHerb, LLC

iHerb is a leading global eCommerce retailer specializing in health and wellness, delivering products in sports nutrition, beauty, bath and personal care, grocery, baby and pet care from approximately 2,000 brands. Supported by a global workforce, iHerb serves over 16 million active customers across approximately 180 countries and 46 languages. iHerb's sophisticated global supply chain network is anchored by nine climate-controlled inventory hubs and fulfillment centers located in the U.S., Asia and the Middle East, providing customers a seamless and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 1996 and based in Irvine, California, iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. For more information, please visit corporate.iherb.com.

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