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Walker Lane, a geologically rich corridor running along the California–Nevada border, has become a focal point for gold and silver exploration, drawing renewed attention from junior miners and major players alike. Among those at the forefront is Lahontan (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company advancing four premier gold and silver prospects in the region, capitalizing on both historic production and modern-day opportunity.

As summer 2025 gets underway, all signs point to a breakout season for the golf industry. Fueled by strong consumer demand, demographic expansion and increased innovation, golf is expected to lead outdoor retail growth in both participation and equipment sales, and innovative companies such as Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) are positioned to be leaders in the space.

Human participants came out on top against advanced AI systems developed byOpenAI and Google at this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). However, for the first time, the AI models reached gold-medal scores—a sign of how rapidly they’re catching up.

According to a new survey, approximately 60% of workers in the U.S. healthcare sector are concerned about their personal safety while at work and these concerns are prompting many to consider quitting their positions. This situation is concerning because the healthcare industry is already facing worker shortages and those who want to leave could worsen matters.

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary to examine imposing tariffs in a review of foreign copper’s impact on the U.S. As copper prices continued to rise in the United States, traders like IXM SA, Hartree Partners LP, Trafigura Group, Mercuria Energy Group, and Glencore significantly increased their import volumes.

A growing number of automakers are experimenting with configurations that combine electric cars and drones . What may have started out as a novelty is quickly becoming a new niche in the automotive sector as more EV‑drone combos hit the vehicle market.

The experts at the MoneyShow Virtual Expo are known for providing actionable advice and guidance to investors, as well as developing strategies uniquely designed for each attendee’s portfolio growth. They also advise traders to keep long-term profit goals in mind while investing.

The latest episode of the TechMediaWire Podcast delivers a compelling conversation with Claude Zdanow, CEO of ONAR Holding Corp. (OTCQB: ONAR), who discusses the company’s mission to empower middle-market firms with AI-driven marketing solutions ( ibn.fm/luLHv ). ONAR is a leading marketing technology company and agency network serving clients worldwide under Zdanow’s leadership.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0), a Canadian gold exploration and development company, is featured on the latest episode of The MiningNewsWire Podcast hosted by IBN. Chairman Kal Malhi and CEO Paul Ténière detail the company’s positioning as a near-term producer in Québec’s Abitibi Gold Belt, emphasizing its advanced Swanson Gold Project and fully permitted Beacon Mill. Malhi discusses acquiring the mill through a strategic bankruptcy bid, while Ténière highlights the company’s fast-track production path amid rising gold prices and growing regional opportunity.

SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a premier developer and owner of renewable and clean energy projects, specializing in distributed and community solar initiatives throughout Canada and the U.S., announces that research firm D. Boral Capital has initiated coverage on the company.

Two United Nations reports indicate that renewables have reached the cost tipping point compared to fossil fuels. The reports describe a ‘positive tipping point’ characterized by a worldwide shift to renewable sources of energy like wind and solar.

While Bitcoin remains the top pick for most corporate treasuries, a growing number of companies are now turning their attention to Ethereum. The firms are investing in Ether, the digital currency tied to the Ethereum network, to tap into the blockchain technology driving digital assets and decentralized finance.

From Tuesday, video-sharing platforms based in Ireland are now required to carry out strong age verification checks. This new rule is meant to protect children from harmful online content, including violent videos, pornography, and materials that promote self-harm or eating disorders.

North Dakota will roll out several updates to its medical cannabis program, starting August 1, making it easier for patients to access treatment and offering new product choices. These changes come after lawmakers passed multiple bills to improve the state’s approach to medical cannabis.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) was featured in a recent article that discusses its distinction in combining AI-powered robotics technology with strategic hotel acquisitions, expanding into new vision for next-generation solutions for the hospitality sector. The piece reads, “Rather than simply selling robotics solutions to third parties, the company owns and operates the hotels where its technology is implemented, creating multiple revenue streams while demonstrating real-world performance… Technology is transforming operational efficiency through robotic housekeeping solutions, a major addressing matter to the industry’s labor challenge. The increased demand for hotel automation, driven by staff shortages, is leading to greater use of robotic services for tasks ranging from room sweeping to food and amenity delivery… The company’s approach creates a feedback loop where operational insights from its owned properties directly inform robotics development, ensuring solutions address real-world hospitality challenges rather than theoretical applications.”

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) has announced results from its Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) survey that validate earlier academic comparisons between its Montauban Gold-Silver Project and the globally significant Broken Hill deposit in Australia. Seismic imaging confirmed mineralized zones down to 1,200 metres, reinforcing a vertically stacked model previously described in peer-reviewed research from the University of Calgary and University of British Columbia. The studies identify sulphide melting, hydrothermal activity, and structural deformation as key remobilization mechanisms for precious metals—findings now echoed by ESGold’s deep geophysical data. The Montauban project is being repositioned as a complex, multi-lens system with district-scale potential and similarities to both Broken Hill and Scandinavian massive sulfide systems. ESGold is integrating academic and geophysical data into a 3D model to guide exploration and advance its near-term production and tailings-to-cash-flow strategy.

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) is delivering innovative products to the dynamic market as a surge in women’s golf participation is reshaping the industry. The company recently released a lighter shaft option, designed to deliver premium performance for golfers of all levels, from weekend enthusiasts to tour professionals. “Newton Golf’s introduction of its lighter shaft further aligns with shifting market dynamics. The new option is engineered to weigh less than previous versions while maintaining precision, stability and distance — qualities valued by golfers across all demographics,” reads a recent article. “Newton Golf has built its reputation on innovation, focusing on advanced shaft technologies that address fundamental aspects of the golf swing… As women continue to drive golf’s growth and redefine its culture and commerce, having manufacturers such as Newton Golf focus on thoughtful gear advancement is key. The new lighter shaft represents not only technological progress but also an industry adapting to the sport’s new face — and all the golfers who comprise it.”

Titan Partners, a division of American Capital Partners, is acting as sole placement agent for a $15 million registered direct offering by Digi Power X Inc. (NASDAQ: DGXX / TSX.V: DGX), a vertically integrated AI and digital infrastructure company. The offering includes 4,807,693 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $3.12 per share, sold to a single new fundamental institutional investor.

Roth Capital Partners acted as joint book-running manager for the initial public offering of CapsoVision, Inc. (NASDAQ: CV), a commercial-stage medical technology company focused on AI-powered capsule endoscopy solutions. CapsoVision offered 5,500,000 shares of common stock at $5.00 per share, with gross proceeds totaling approximately $27.5 million before deductions. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on July 2, 2025, under the ticker symbol “CV.” The company also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 825,000 shares at the IPO price.

Oral mucositis, a debilitating side effect of cancer therapy with no FDA-approved treatment, continues to wreak havoc on patients undergoing cancer care, prompting an urgent need for effective interventions. Soligenix (NASDAQ: SNGX) is stepping forward with SGX942, a novel therapeutic aimed at alleviating this condition, with promising phase 3 data showing substantial improvements in the duration and severity of mucositis in head and neck cancer patients .

As the U.S. military faces mounting global tensions and technological threats, a quiet revolution is unfolding in North America’s critical materials landscape, one powered by rare earth elements and a bold new refining technology. Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) has emerged as a central player in this effort with its cutting-edge RapidSX(TM) platform, a next-generation separation technology now backed by the U.S. Department of Defense through an $18.4 million award. This investment underscores the Pentagon’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for essential components used in missiles, fighter jets and radar systems — and Ucore is poised to deliver.

The hospitality industry stands at a point where traditional service models are rapidly giving way to technology-driven operations. While restaurants and hotels have begun integrating robotic systems and AI automation into their daily operations, a critical gap has emerged in the talent pipeline. Culinary education has remained largely unchanged from decades past, failing to prepare students for an industry increasingly defined by human-machine collaboration.

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earth elements, and critical minerals, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM MT to discuss Q2 2025 financial results. A press release detailing results will precede the call. Participants may join via Rapid Connect here or dial 1-800-715-9871.

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an electric vehicle manufacturer, will change its name to Bollinger Innovations, Inc. effective July 28, 2025. On that date, the company’s common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the new ticker symbol BINI. The CUSIP number remains unchanged. The rebrand, described by CEO David Michery as a unifying move for the company’s commercial vehicle focus, does not alter Mullen’s legal structure or operations. No shareholder action is required.

Copper is critical for electronic and electrical products, ranging from car engines and chips in mobile phones. In the last few decades, the United States has produced less of the red metal domestically as it was bringing in low-cost copper from foreign suppliers. This explains why President Donald Trump’s announcement that a 50% tariff would be imposed on all imports of copper as from August 1st was surprising.

BYD, the Chinese vehicle company that has surpassed Tesla as the best-selling EV maker on several occasions, is making plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) a major part of its new energy vehicle strategy . Although the Shenzhen, China-based company is now known as one of the largest battery electric vehicle (BEV) companies in the world, BYD’s first foray into new energy vehicles was a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, the BYD F3DM, launched in 2008 as the first mass-produced PHEV in the world.

Latest UN data indicates that at least 14 million kids didn’t receive life-saving shots of vaccines against tetanus, whooping cough and diphtheria in 2024. This threatens the attainment of global vaccination goals.

Meta will not be signing the European Union’s voluntary code of practice connected to the upcoming AI Act. This announcement comes just weeks before the EU’s new rules for general-purpose AI systems are set to come into force.

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0), a Canadian gold developer active in Québec’s Abitibi region, has been featured in a NetworkNewsWire editorial titled “Surging Gold Prices Fuel Junior Miner’s Push to Production.” The piece highlights LaFleur’s strategic shift toward near-term gold production amid a broader industry response to gold surpassing $3,300 per ounce. With inflation and currency concerns driving investor interest in gold, LaFleur is fast-tracking efforts to capitalize on its advanced projects and strong regional positioning.

Amber International Holding Limited (NASDAQ: AMBR), a leading provider of institutional crypto financial services and solutions under the “Amber Premium” brand, has become the first Asia-based public company to achieve on-chain exposure to its equity through the xStocks Alliance. This pioneering move positions Amber alongside global giants like Apple and Tesla as part of the inaugural cohort of tokenized stocks on the Solana blockchain. The launch of ‘AMBRx’ represents a strategic milestone in bridging traditional capital markets with the blockchain ecosystem and underscores Amber’s long-term vision to expand crypto-native services for institutional investors.

In a decisive move addressing the surging AI compute demand, BlueSky AI (OTC: BSAI) has selected Data Specialties Inc. (“DSI”) as the official provider for its premanufactured modular data centers, a strategic step reinforcing the company’s mission to deliver scalable, energy-efficient AI infrastructure ( ibn.fm/miXyp ). BlueSky AI is a Utah–based company specializing in modular AI data center solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

SolarBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: GY2), a North American energy infrastructure developer and asset owner, will change its name to PowerBank Corporation effective July 28, 2025. The rebranding reflects the company’s expanded strategy beyond solar into diversified power and energy solutions. Trading symbols will remain unchanged. The name change, approved by shareholders on July 23, involves no changes to share structure, CUSIP exchange, or shareholder rights.

Aditxt (NASDAQ: ADTX), a social innovation platform advancing health technologies, announced that its subsidiary Pearsanta, Inc. has been invited to submit a full proposal for the U.S. Department of Defense’s OCRP Pilot Award. The proposal supports Pearsanta’s Mitomic(R) Ovarian Test (MOT(TM)), a novel blood-based diagnostic aimed at early ovarian cancer detection. Pearsanta’s pre-proposal was favorably reviewed for scientific merit and innovation. If awarded, the grant would provide up to $350,000 over two years. The company plans to validate the test in a multi-center clinical study and prepare for commercial launch as a laboratory-developed test.

Fusion Fuel Green (Nasdaq: HTOO) a provider of integrated energy solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement for a $4.3 million private placement. The PIPE includes the sale of 269,459 Class A Ordinary Shares, pre-funded warrants for 541,706 shares, and additional warrants for up to 2.4 million shares at varying exercise prices and terms. Proceeds will be used to fully repay outstanding Senior Convertible Notes dated January 10 and March 3, 2025. The company also announced the cancellation and exchange of warrants held by noteholders, who have now converted their notes in full. CEO John-Paul Backwell said the transaction simplifies Fusion Fuel’s capital structure and enhances its ability to pursue growth initiatives.

Aston Bay (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) today provided an update on the 2025 exploration program at the Storm Copper Project on Somerset Island, Nunavut, operated by joint venture partner American West Metals. Eight diamond drill holes totaling 1,786 meters have been completed, including geotechnical holes intersecting unexpected intervals of visual copper sulfide mineralization near the current resource boundary—suggesting strong potential for resource growth. Surface gossans aligned with conductivity anomalies from the MobileMT survey further support the project’s expanding prospectivity. With 80% of initial development costs now covered through an agreement with Ocean Partners, CEO Thomas Ullrich said the project is significantly de-risked and poised for continued advancement through pre-feasibility work.

Crypto-related stocks experienced a surge on Monday as Ether reached its highest price of the year. The rally followed the signing of a major crypto regulation bill, the GENIUS Act, by U.S. President Donald Trump late Friday. The new legislation provides a framework for stablecoin oversight in the U.S., a long-requested move by many in the cryptocurrency space.

As the world seeks solutions that will enable it to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner alternatives, white hydrogen could provide an additional low-carbon option in the green energy transition. Also referred to as geologic or natural hydrogen, white hydrogen is naturally occurring hydrogen that forms through natural processes. Green hydrogen, on the other hand, is produced using energy-intensive processes such as electrolysis, while blue hydrogen needs carbon capture, another energy-intensive process.

In today’s fast-changing world, how people date and build romantic connections is also changing. For years, dating apps like Tinder and Bumble were the go-to options for meeting new people. But now, many users are getting tired of swiping, rising costs, and meaningless conversations. This has led to a decline in app popularity, with some companies even laying off workers due to fewer users.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW) has completed its $10 million acquisition of a 51% stake in DotCom Ventures Inc., gaining control of the Concerts.com and TicketStub.com brands. The deal marks SEGG Media’s first M&A transaction under its current name and expands its digital ecosystem—now comprising Sports.com, Lottery.com, and Concerts.com—into the high-growth live entertainment and ticketing markets. Concerts.com will serve as a core platform for fan engagement, while TicketStub.com will power ticketing across SEGG’s properties, with integration efforts and executive recruitment already underway.

A new law in Florida is causing concern among medical cannabis users as it threatens to strip patients of their access to treatment simply for facing drug-related charges. The law, Senate Bill 2514, has stirred backlash from patients and doctors who believe it unfairly punishes those relying on cannabis for legitimate medical needs.

McEwen Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) has discovered high-grade gold mineralization approximately 200 meters west of its Froome Mine at the Fox Complex, with standout intercepts including 36.0 g/t gold over 10.0 meters and 160.0 g/t over 2.2 meters. The newly identified Froome West zone features stacked, sub-vertical lenses with a steep high-grade plunge, remaining open at depth and along strike. Development is underway to extend mining infrastructure westward, supporting near-term expansion and long-term exploration. The discovery enhances flexibility in the Fox Complex mine plan and holds potential comparable to the historic Black Fox Mine.

McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) has discovered high-grade gold mineralization approximately 200 meters west of its Froome Mine at the Fox Complex, with standout intercepts including 36.0 g/t gold over 10.0 meters and 160.0 g/t over 2.2 meters. The newly identified Froome West zone features stacked, sub-vertical lenses with a steep high-grade plunge, remaining open at depth and along strike. Development is underway to extend mining infrastructure westward, supporting near-term expansion and long-term exploration. The discovery enhances flexibility in the Fox Complex mine plan and holds potential comparable to the historic Black Fox Mine.

The rapid expansion of AI applications is igniting an unprecedented demand for data center capacity, and Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), a prominent platinum explorer and developer, is working to develop a supply of platinum crucial for powering the future of clean, resilient electrical infrastructure. Amid this AI-driven energy surge, platinum is central to hydrogen fuel cells and advanced electrical components, marking PLG as a potential player in meeting tomorrow’s power needs.

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP) announced more than $1.3 million in new contracts driven by strong nationwide demand for its emergency communication devices (ECDs) and autonomous security robots (ASRs). The company booked 834 new ECDs across sectors including aviation, healthcare, higher education, and government, while securing multiple K5 robot deals in commercial real estate and gaming. Renewals and expanded service agreements signal growing public sector adoption and sustained client confidence in Knightscope’s security technologies.

NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) emphasized the broad-spectrum antiviral effectiveness of its nanomedicine candidate NV-387, citing promising data across viruses including MPox, Smallpox, Measles, Influenza, and Coronaviruses. The company plans to launch a Phase II trial for MPox, which could position NV-387 as the first approved treatment for the virus. With shared development costs across indications, potential orphan drug designations, and eligibility for priority review vouchers, NV-387 could offer early revenues and strategic value in global pandemic preparedness efforts, addressing a multi-billion-dollar and rapidly growing market.

Fusion Fuel Green (NASDAQ: HTOO) has received a €370,100 payment as part of the sale of its former 50% equity interest in P2X Spain to EREE Desarrollos Empresariales, following the December 2024 share transfer and a definitive agreement signed in February 2025. The total transaction is structured for €515,100, contingent on meeting post-transfer conditions. Fusion Fuel expressed optimism about future collaboration with EREE and P2X Spain in advancing green hydrogen initiatives.

The Trump administration has introduced a major tariff that could make it more expensive to build electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. A 93.5% tariff has been placed on graphite imports from China, a raw material that is vital for making EV batteries. This decision could lead to higher costs for American automakers, especially as they rely heavily on Chinese graphite.

Quantum computers aren’t just faster versions of classical computers; they are fundamentally different tools that approach computation in a radically new way. While regular computers use ‘bits’, the smallest units of digital information, to solve problems step by step, quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits, to explore vast numbers of potential solutions simultaneously. As a result, quantum machines are far more effective than traditional systems at solving certain complex, structured problems and could benefit several critical industries once the technology matures.

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage : Gold’s dramatic climb past $3,300 per ounce in 2025 (all figures in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted) has proven to be more than a short-term rally—it signals growing investor unease with the global financial landscape. As inflation remains persistently high and trust in fiat currencies continues to erode, gold has reemerged as a dependable hedge against economic instability. This renewed confidence has spurred a surge of capital into Canadian gold projects, particularly in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt, the country’s most prolific gold-producing region. Capitalizing on this trend, LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) ( Profile ) is accelerating its transition from exploration focused to production ready. LaFleur joins an impressive group of savvy mining companies — including Amex Exploration Inc. (TSX.V: AMX) (OTC: AMXEF), Troilus Gold (TSX: TLG) (OTC: CHXMF), West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) and Ascot Resources Ltd. (TSX: AOT) (OTCQX: AOTVF) — committed to…

MoneyShow will host “The Value Proposition in Value Investing Expo” on August 5–6, 2025, a fully virtual event featuring over 15 top financial experts, including Dan Ives and Sam Stovall, who will spotlight dividend and value stock opportunities amid a shift away from “Mag 7” equities. Attendees will gain advanced strategies for portfolio diversification and market trend analysis. Partnered with IBN for media amplification, the event will deliver premier financial education and market insights to investors, traders, and advisors globally.

“Every day of delay is a day an aircraft can’t fly.” This statement makes sense and is obviously a widely recognized truth among the U.S. military. Those charged with providing security and protection for the United States place a high priority on ensuring that no key components of essential aircraft are delayed. Most recently, that attention has been focused on parts made of metals refined almost entirely in China, such as the dysprosium inside a missile’s steering fins. Now the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) is betting that a start-up-scale plant in Alexandria, Louisiana, can keep those aircraft aloft.

Lantern Pharma (NASDAQ: LTRN) announced a complete metabolic response in a heavily pretreated patient with aggressive Grade 3 non-germinal center B-cell DLBCL during its ongoing Phase 1 trial of LP-284—the first such response observed with the candidate. The patient had failed three prior regimens, including CAR-T and bispecific antibody therapy, before responding after just two cycles of LP-284, a next-generation acylfulvene developed using Lantern’s RADR(R) AI platform. This outcome highlights LP-284’s synthetic lethal mechanism and potential as a paradigm-shifting therapy for refractory lymphomas, supporting accelerated development and strategic expansion in the $4 billion global B-cell cancer market.

Intelligent Bio Solutions (NASDAQ: INBS) announced the successful collection of new cybersecurity and performance data to support its upcoming FDA 510(k) resubmission for its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System. The company conducted rigorous penetration and electromagnetic compatibility testing, along with advanced sweat quantification using ultra-micro balance technology, to validate system resilience and accuracy. With more than 6,000 hours of R&D effort and strategic guidance from FDA consultants, INBS aims to submit its updated findings in August as it targets U.S. market entry in 2025.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), a technology company focused on the convergence of sports, entertainment and gaming, has engaged IBN to lead its corporate communications. The move follows SEGG Media’s rebrand and expansion across three verticals: Sports.com, Entertainment and Lottery.com. With a $100 million financing facility and acquisitions in progress, SEGG Media is advancing a multi-vertical strategy to unify fan experiences across digital platforms. IBN will support the effort through its broad investor-focused media network and communications tools.

G Mining Ventures Corp. (TSX: GMIN) (OTCQX: GMINF) announced that a Brazilian federal court has annulled outdated 2011 permits tied to its Gurupi Gold Project, closing a longstanding public civil action and enabling the company to launch a new environmental licensing process. The ruling removes legacy permitting risks and clears the way for disciplined development of the ~1,900 km² district-scale asset, which hosts 1.83 Moz of indicated and 0.77 Moz of inferred resources. GMIN is advancing a USD $2–4 million exploration program in 2025 and reaffirmed its broader strategy, including environmental permitting and a construction decision at Oko West later this year.

According to recently released data from China’s General Administration for Customs, the country imported 183,200 metric tons of shredded and copper scrap in June this year. This marked a modest 1.06% month-on-month drop in total imports of this scrap metal, but year-on-year, the figure depicted an 8.06% increase in total volumes.

Robotics and AI are rapidly transforming the world, offering both operational efficiencies and compelling investment opportunities. Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) is venturing into AI-driven robotic initiatives in the hospitality sector, aimed at enhancing guest experiences and improving service delivery in the hospitality sector.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI) CEO Trent D’Ambrosio was featured on the latest episode of IBN’s GotStocks Podcast, where he outlined the company’s mission to deliver modular, high-performance AI infrastructure with dramatically shortened build times. D’Ambrosio highlighted BluSky’s focus on inference computing and its scalable, adaptive design approach, capable of delivering facilities in 12 to 18 months—far faster than industry norms. He emphasized the company’s readiness to evolve with the rapidly changing AI landscape, calling it “a very exciting time” for innovation and market expansion.

A congressional subcommittee has passed a new federal spending measure that includes language aimed at preventing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from reclassifying cannabis. The measure would also continue existing protections for state-run medical marijuana programs, although it introduces stricter rules for cannabis activity near parks and schools.

Quant Strats Europe 2025, returning to London on Oct. 14–15, will unite over 600 leading professionals from quantitative finance to reflect on a volatile year in global markets and explore the future of data-driven investing. With speakers from firms like BlackRock, Man Group, Millenium Global, and Deutsche Bank, the two-day event will spotlight AI integration, data science advancements, LLMs, NLP, and evolving risk frameworks. The event will feature case studies, academic insights, and deep dives into portfolio construction and operational efficiency. Set against a backdrop of market uncertainty and rapid tech transformation, the event aims to provide critical insight and foster collaboration among the industry’s top minds.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI), a leader in modular AI infrastructure, has named Andrea Huels as its new Chief AI and Growth Officer. Huels, a recognized authority in applied AI and edge computing, brings over 20 years of leadership across Fortune 500 companies and startups, including Lenovo, GE, and RadiusAI. She will drive BluSky’s AI strategy, ecosystem growth, and the expansion of its SkyMod modular data center platform. CEO Trent D’Ambrosio said Huels’ arrival “marks a defining moment” for the company’s next phase of growth.

ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI) a diversified holding company, announced that its investment division, Uplist Ventures, has joined TCA Venture Group (formerly Tech Coast Angels) as an affiliate member. The affiliation grants Uplist Ventures access to one of the nation’s most active angel investor networks, which has backed 545 companies with $280 million and yielded 126 exits. ECGI aims to leverage this relationship to identify Series A and B investments, support rollup strategies, and prepare portfolio companies for future IPOs. CEO Simon Yu called the move “a window into deals that can accelerate our growth ambitions.”

Traders Fair Hong Kong is returning to one of Asia’s most influential financial hubs on Dec. 10, 2025, at the luxurious Kerry Hotel Hong Kong by Shangri-La. Organized by iEvents, the fair will showcase leading voices and top brands, providing traders, investors, brokers, fintech companies, and financial institutions the opportunity to engage, exhibit, and explore the latest industry trends. The iconic Victoria Harbour will provide the backdrop for the immersive event offering countless opportunities for meaningful networking, connection, and insight into the innovative future of trading.

BluSky AI (OTC: BSAI), a leader in modular AI infrastructure, has named Andrea Huels as its new Chief AI and Growth Officer. Huels, a recognized authority in applied AI and edge computing, brings over 20 years of leadership across Fortune 500 companies and startups, including Lenovo, GE, and RadiusAI. She will drive BluSky’s AI strategy, ecosystem growth, and the expansion of its SkyMod modular data center platform. CEO Trent D’Ambrosio said Huels’ arrival “marks a defining moment” for the company’s next phase of growth.

Aegis Capital announced its role as co-placement agent and exclusive financial advisor in the successful $500 million private placement for Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN), an emerging digital asset and power sports company soon to rebrand as Empery Digital, Inc. The offering, which featured strong participation from leading crypto venture firms and institutional investors, marks the launch of the company’s bitcoin treasury strategy. Volcon intends to allocate over 95% of the gross proceeds toward acquiring BTC and has partnered with Gemini for institutional-grade execution and custody services. The transaction highlights Aegis’ continued leadership in transformative digital finance deals.

Roth Capital Partners acting as sole manager, today announced the closing of the $115 million initial public offering for Silver Pegasus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SPEGU), a special purpose acquisition company. The offering, which closed July 16, 2025, included the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, totaling 11,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a Class A share upon the consummation of a business combination. The units began trading on Nasdaq on July 15 under the symbol “SPEGU.”

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) has closed a $250 million private placement, funded in cash and crypto, to support its Ethereum-focused treasury strategy. Led by MOZAYYX, with participation from Founders Fund, Pantera, Kraken, Galaxy Digital and others, the funding will be used to acquire ETH as BitMine’s primary treasury reserve asset. The move positions the company to engage in protocol-level activities such as staking and decentralized finance. Chairman Tom Lee and CEO Jonathan Bates said the strategy aims to increase ETH held per share and generate shareholder returns through reflexive value gains and expanded ETH exposure.

CNS Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CNSP), a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for cancers of the brain and central nervous system, announced that CEO John Climaco participated in the Virtual Investor “What’s Your Story” Summer Spotlight On-Demand Conference. Climaco shared his personal journey, leadership vision and enthusiasm for the company’s development programs. The webcast is available on virtualinvestorco.com and the Events section of the CNS Pharmaceuticals website.

NetworkNewsWire editorial titled “Gold Rally Intensifies as Juniors Race Toward Production.” The article highlights gold’s rise past $3,300 per ounce in 2025 and investor flight to hard assets. LaFleur, with a permitted mill and advanced-stage exploration project in Quebec, is positioned to become one of the region’s next gold producers, aligning with market momentum and regional support for mining development.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotech company developing targeted genetic medicine therapies, will host an investor webinar on July 24, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET. Led by CEO Eric Poma, Ph.D., the event will showcase Calidi’s RedTail(TM) platform, a systemically delivered viral therapy designed to treat metastatic tumors by evading immune detection. Preclinical data on lead candidate CLD-401 showed tumor elimination and immune memory activation. The company is progressing toward an IND filing and pursuing strategic pharma partnerships to support commercialization. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, released findings from a survey conducted with Wakefield Research showing rising enterprise interest in quantum optimization. The survey polled 400 business leaders, defined as logistics or operational managers and decision-makers who make decisions about optimization in their line-of-business. Of the business leaders surveyed who have implemented quantum optimization or plan to do so within the next two years, 46% expect return on investment (ROI) between $1 and $5 million within a year, while 27% anticipate an ROI exceeding $5 million within that time.

The first half of the year has seen utilities in China decrease their emissions from electricity production to new lows as clean power generation continues to increase. Figures from electricitymaps.com show that for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated, CO2 emissions averaged 492g.

Texas-based electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has announced a broad slate of new incentives and discounts for American customers in an effort to boost weakening sales in the domestic market ahead of the expiration of federal EV tax credits. The federal tax credit, worth up to $7,500, has been key to making battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more affordable for the average U.S. buyer. As the top EV brand in the country for over a decade, Tesla has indirectly benefited from the program, with buyers collectively claiming more than $1.5 billion in tax credits on Tesla vehicles.

A team of researchers testing an experimental messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine managed to ramp up the ability of immunotherapy to combat tumors in a study using mouse models. This finding potentially brings scientists one step closer to developing universal vaccines that can supercharge the immune system in its fight against cancer.

Netflix has taken a major step by integrating artificial intelligence into one of its shows for the first time. According to Ted Sarandos, the company’s co-CEO, this move is expected to help reduce production expenses while also improving the quality of content.