WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aria Protocol Labs Inc. and Aria Foundation, which are bringing revenue-generating, real-world, iconic intellectual property (IP) onchain, today announced securing $15 million in combined seed and strategic funding.

The funding includes participation from Polychain Capital, Neoclassic, Story Foundation, and other key partners across crypto, IP, and entertainment, to accelerate ecosystem and protocol development.

This builds on Aria’s breakthrough launch of its first IP-backed token, $APL, representing royalties from songs performed by global superstars including Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, BLACKPINK, and BTS. These rights were acquired using $10.95 million raised in February 2025 through Stakestone’s LiquidityPad — marking one of the largest tokenizations of iconic music IP to date.

“Onchain IP isn’t just a creative frontier, it’s a financial one,” said David Kostiner, Co-Founder and Chief IP Officer of Aria Protocol Labs Inc. “By turning IP into liquid, fungible tokens with embedded licensing logic, Aria creates capital formation rails that protect creative integrity and reward participation. This $15 million funding enables us to continue building programmable IP infrastructure and scaling a new IP economy.”

As AI-generated media proliferates and digital distribution accelerates, demand for authentic, licensed content has never been higher. Aria bridges that gap by embedding attribution, licensing, and royalty distribution onchain. The capital will support team expansion, artist partnerships, and protocol development to enable programmable remix licensing, revenue splits, and community-aligned participation across music and art.

“The market is finally waking up to IP as a real-world asset class,” said S.Y. Lee, CEO of Story. “Aria is showing what’s possible when historically illiquid IP is brought onchain in a programmable, rights-respecting way. They are building the future of IP finance and creative capital.”

A slate of additional IP launches is planned to expand Aria’s reach across creative verticals, from music to art and film/TV.

About Aria

Aria Protocol Labs Inc. is building a new economy for iconic IP. Built on Story, Aria brings music, art, and film/TV rights onchain as fungible, liquid tokens unlocking access to real-world royalties in a scalable and transparent form. Founded by music industry veterans, Aria launched its first tokenized IP asset, $APL, in 2025, representing royalties from partial rights tied to songs performed by Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, BLACKPINK, and BTS.

Aria Foundation is a Cayman-based nonprofit entity dedicated to stewarding the long-term growth of the Aria Protocol ecosystem. The Foundation supports developer grants, community initiatives, liquidity programs, and ecosystem partnerships to ensure that IP holders, creators, and fans can thrive in an open, onchain IP economy.

Learn more at: https://ariaprotocol.xyz

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar, a leading global provider of solar tracker and fixed-tilt racking systems, announces the release of FlexRail, a mounting system specifically designed to enhance the flexibility of module selection. FlexRail addresses one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: solar module supply volatility driven by tariffs, logistics delays, and global market fluctuations. Projects frequently face costly redesigns or field modifications when PV modules change after trackers have been manufactured or installed. GameChange Solar’s FlexRail mounting system allows the same tracker design to accommodate multiple different modules with minimal disruption.

GameChange Solar Genius Tracker

“Module supply is one of the most dynamic variables in utility-scale solar today,” said Nat Healy, Genius Tracker Product Director. “By supplying trackers designed to support a wide range of module types, we help our customers maintain project schedules and protect their financial models, even when the customer changes modules late in the design or installation process.”

The advantages of FlexRail and the other facets of the Genius Tracker single-axis tracking system are described in GameChange’s latest white paper, Module Flexibility for Single-Axis Trackers: A study on FlexRails and other tools for addressing module changes during project design. The paper examines key design features that enhance module flexibility, including clamp-based rail systems, flexible purlins, unpunched torque tubes, and low-profile bearings. These elements enable utility-scale solar projects to adapt to shifting PV module availability while maintaining cost efficiency and construction schedules.

The Module Flexibility white paper provides practical insights for developers, EPCs, engineers, and investors navigating today’s volatile module supply chain.

Download the white paper.

The FlexRail datasheet highlights the functionality of these flexible purlins, with a real-world case study on how trackers for a project were designed to support any module from an extensive list without field remediation.

Download the FlexRail datasheet.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 48 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky, optimizing plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.gamechangesolar.com

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GameChange Solar
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a bold move to reshape educational equity in underserved communities, MindHYVE.ai™ has partnered with Miracle University, Sacramento’s groundbreaking dropout prevention high school, to bring advanced AI-driven learning tools to students who need them most.

Through this partnership, MindHYVE.ai™ is providing its flagship ArthurAI™ platform to initially support 200 Miracle University students for an entire academic year. With plans to reach 5,000 high-risk students in Sacramento by 2027, Miracle University is becoming a model for how technology, mentorship, and government-backed innovation can work together to rebuild trust, opportunity, and hope for the next generation.

Founded by California Teacher of the Year Dr. Kadhir Rajagopal, Miracle University has earned widespread acclaim for its 100% graduation or on-track rate among students who were previously on the verge of leaving school. The school’s model—rooted in mentorship, wellness, and rigor—has already impacted hundreds of lives and is scaling rapidly to meet rising demand.

“This isn’t just about deploying AI in education. It’s about human-centered design meeting urgent human needs,” said Bill Faruki, CEO at MindHYVE.ai™. “Miracle University is proof that a different outcome is possible for every student—especially when technology is used to uplift, not replace, people.”

MindHYVE.ai™’s ArthurAI™ platform integrates seamlessly with this model, providing educators and mentors with real-time insights, personalized learning recommendations, and analytics that enable proactive support. The partnership reflects a shared belief that every student deserves a pathway to succeed—and the tools to get there.

“We’ve seen what happens when students are given the chance to rewrite their story,” said Dr. Rajagopal, Founder of Miracle University. “With MindHYVE.ai™ on our side, we now have the technological lift to scale this miracle.”

Strategic Collaboration, Statewide Vision

The partnership was made possible through the instrumental involvement of California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, who recognized the potential for aligning public service leadership with education innovation. As a long-time advocate for student equity and cross-sector collaboration, Treasurer Ma connected MindHYVE.ai™ with Miracle University to explore how private sector technology could accelerate student outcomes in public-interest settings.

Her facilitation exemplifies the kind of interinstitutional coordination needed to tackle California’s most pressing educational challenges—particularly in communities where traditional systems have struggled to engage youth effectively.

About Miracle University

Miracle University is a nonprofit private high school based in Sacramento, California, serving students most at risk of dropping out. With a track record of transformational success, it provides mentorship, wellness-centered programming, and flexible academic pathways that enable students to graduate and thrive.

About MindHYVE.ai™

MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE’s technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.

With operations in North America, Asia, and now soon in Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

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Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io

MindHYVE.ai™ and Miracle University Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Education for At-Risk Youth Across California

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released a new Bybit x FXStreet TradFi Report as rate cut speculation ignites a bull run for gold and silver. The analysis highlights gold’s record high at $3,508 per ounce and silver’s 40% year-to-date surge, with the Fed’s anticipated September 17 rate decision potentially catalyzing further gains as gold closes in on the $4,000 mark.

Key Insights

• Gold finds new momentum in second record high in 2025: Gold price’s new breakthrough signals a potential shift from the previous April high driven by tariff uncertainty to fundamentals-based momentum ahead of the Fed’s anticipated rate cuts. Lower rates and a weaker dollar make non-yielding assets like precious metal more attractive as capital flows from deposits and bonds into alternative stores of value. In addition, macro factors such as rising global debt, fiscal deficit, and inflation fears reinforce gold’s appeal as both a safe haven and currency devaluation hedge.
• Gold/Silver ratio suggests upside for silver: The classic gold/silver ratio currently stands at 86 compared to just 32 when silver peaked at $50 in April 2011, indicating gold is relatively expensive versus silver and creating substantial upside potential as these wide spreads historically narrow over time. Silver has quietly outperformed with a 40% year-to-date rally, and shows further room for growth as it is well below its 2011 all-time high of $50 per ounce.
• Technical Analysis points to continued strength: Current RSI (Relative Strength Index) above the 68 range still sit below the 83 and 88 levels, for gold and silver respectively, during previous rallies. The report names the next Fed decision as a potential fundamental event that could lead to breakthroughs.

The report sets a medium-term target of $4,000 for gold by year-end, representing an additional 14% gain from current levels. For silver, breaking above the psychologically important $50 level could trigger renewed retail and speculative interest.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully 3GPP-compliant. This proof of concept (PoC) highlights ST Engineering iDirect’s progress in its hybrid strategy for 5G NTN, validating its capability to seamlessly integrate satellite and terrestrial networks for scalable and efficient global connectivity to operators.

The PoC demonstrates that satellite operators can leverage the operational efficiencies of the 5G Core while continuing to utilize satellite-specific waveforms such as DVB-S2X and Mx-DMA MRC, ensuring reliable performance until the satellite-optimized 5G NR waveform matures. Importantly, this integration will deliver immediate benefits without requiring operators to overhaul their existing infrastructure.

The PoC also demonstrated inter-provider roaming, another key advancement in global connectivity and a critical element for operators to extend coverage to new regions and orbits, capture new revenue streams and accelerate time-to-market. The seamless interoperability of networks across multiple providers, powered by advanced 5G core capabilities, also allows operators to gain enhanced operational flexibility, improved ROI, and the ability to offer differentiated services, while end users will benefit from uninterrupted, secure connectivity and high-quality application performance.

“Our goal is to create a unified, interoperable satcom network that enables seamless roaming between terrestrial and non-terrestrial systems, allowing customers to protect their existing investments while transitioning to a scalable, next-generation 5G NTN network,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Technology Officer at ST Engineering iDirect. “The hybrid methodology is foundational to our strategy and this proof of concept demonstrates how we’re making that vision a reality.”

With planned future enhancements including satellite-optimized gNodeB technology and 5G NR (New Radio) to address 3GPP access complexities and hybrid User Equipment (UE) modems to seamlessly switch between non-3GPP and 3GPP systems, ST Engineering iDirect’s hybrid strategy is designed to help operators unlock new interoperability capabilities. It will also pave the way toward a fully standardized 5G-6G future, uniting satellites and terrestrial networks for unprecedented global scalability and coverage.

ST Engineering iDirect will demonstrate its 5G NTN PoC during World Space Business Week 2025, September 15 -19, Paris, France. To schedule a personalized demonstration, please click here.

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

New York, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of Labor Day, Monport is recognizing the dedication of American workers, creators, and small businesses with a special five-day sale on its most popular laser engraving machines. From September 1 through September 6, 2025, customers can access exclusive discounts on Monport’s CO2 laser engravers, desktop CO2 laser engravers, fiber laser engravers, and laser engravers accessories—all designed to help hardworking people turn creativity into lasting results.

Celebrating Hard Work with Better Tools

Labor Day is a celebration of skill, effort, and innovation—the qualities that define American craftsmanship. For entrepreneurs, educators, and manufacturers, success often depends on having access to tools that deliver both precision and reliability. Monport’s laser engravers are engineered to help users transform effort into outcomes, whether creating custom jewelry, industrial parts, or classroom projects.

Celebrate Labor Day with Monport: Shop exclusive savings now and claim your free protective glasses

Making Precision More Accessible

Advanced engraving technology can be costly, creating barriers for small businesses and schools. Without it, opportunities to expand into metal engraving, wood cutting, or acrylic design may be lost. Monport’s Labor Day Sale helps bridge this gap, offering meaningful discounts to make professional-grade tools more accessible.

Tiered Labor Day Discounts

• $400 OFF orders over $5,000
• $200 OFF orders over $3,000
• $100 OFF orders over $1,500

Labor Day Bonus: Customers who purchase a machine during the sale will also receive a pair of laser protective glasses at no extra cost, ensuring safer engraving right from the start.

Featured Laser Engraving Machines in the Labor Day Sale

GM Pro Series: MOPA Fiber Laser Power

The GM Pro Series is a MOPA fiber laser engraver built for professionals seeking versatility and precision. Its benefits include:

• Automatic focus for faster setup and accuracy
• Enhanced size to support larger-scale projects
• Superior precision for intricate designs
• Color engraving capability on metals such as stainless steel and titanium
• Durability and flexibility for long-term use across industries

During the Labor Day Sale, GM Pro models are available with a $200 discount, making this advanced system more attainable for U.S. businesses and makers.

Reno Series: Desktop Power with Industrial Features

Compact yet professional, the Reno Series provides desktop industrial performance with features such as:

• Intelligent vision system for auto-fill and batch engraving
• Precise focusing solution for detailed work

Labor Day discounts include:

• Reno 45 – Save $100
• Reno 45 Pro, 65 – Save $150
• Reno 45 Pro Vision, 65 Pro – Save $200

Fiber Laser Engravers: Precision for Metal Applications

Monport’s fiber laser engravers are designed specifically for engraving metals, delivering crisp, permanent results on stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and more. These machines are widely used by jewelers, manufacturers, and small businesses creating custom products.

Statement from Monport

“This Labor Day, we honor the creativity, resilience, and dedication of our customers across the United States,” said Monport CEO. “From CO2 laser engravers for makers to MOPA fiber laser engravers for professionals, we are proud to provide tools that transform hard work into achievement.”

Why U.S. Businesses and Makers Choose Monport

• CO2 Laser Engravers – Versatile for wood, acrylic, glass, and leather
• Desktop CO2 Laser Engravers – Compact solutions for classrooms and workshops
• Fiber Laser Engravers – Professional-grade performance for metal engraving.
• Trusted Performance – Built for long-term precision and reliability

Event Details

The Monport Labor Day Sale begins September 1, 2025, and ends at midnight on September 6, 2025. Deals are available exclusively at www.monportlaser.com.

Powered by Innovation, Inspired by Hard Work

Monport’s story has always been shaped by the people who use its machines—small businesses, educators, and creators who put in the effort every day to turn ideas into reality. By designing CO2 laser engravers, desktop CO2 laser engravers, and MOPA fiber lasers that are both powerful and accessible, Monport continues to honor the dedication of its community.

This Labor Day, Monport celebrates the spirit of American workers—innovators who believe in building, crafting, and creating. With advanced engraving solutions that combine precision, durability, and flexibility, Monport remains committed to supporting those who move industries forward.

The Labor Day Sale is more than an event—it is a reminder of Monport’s mission: to deliver tools that help hardworking people achieve more, dream bigger, and prepare for the future of creative manufacturing.

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