SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ScamAdviser, a leading brand in global enterprise scam prevention solutions, concluded its successful participation at the Global Anti-Scam Summit (GASS) America 2026 in San Francisco, organized by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA). Bringing together global leaders across tech, finance, and cybersecurity, the summit addressed pressing digital scam challenges, highlighted by ScamAdviser’s product Watchmen’s recognition with the prestigious Scam Fighter Award for its outstanding contributions to global impersonation protection.

ScamAdviser Addressing New Vulnerabilities in Agentic AI

During the summit, ScamAdviser’s CEO Aaron Chiou led a featured panel discussion titled “The Agent Is the New Victim – From Social Engineering to Agent Engineering.” The session brought together industry experts from Google, Gen, AIM Intelligence, and Adyen, to examine how autonomous AI agents are becoming primary targets for digital fraudsters.

As consumers increasingly rely on AI agents to find deals, compare products, and complete transactions, scammers are shifting their tactics. Panelists highlighted that because AI operates probabilistically, static prompt rules can fail when encountering dynamic web content, hidden malicious code, or spoofed online storefronts designed to hijack AI logic.

“As AI agents increasingly make autonomous decisions on behalf of consumers, fraudsters are adapting by targeting the AI’s logic directly rather than human eyes,” said Aaron Chiou, CEO of ScamAdviser. “Static prompts defined before deployment are simply no longer enough against modern edge-case exploits. To foster trusted autonomous commerce, the industry must implement active, real-time runtime safeguards that verify every link, site, and transaction before action is taken.”

To tackle this challenge head-on, ScamAdviser introduced AgentLooker.ai, a real-time security guard built specifically to keep AI agents from getting scammed during dynamic web interactions. ScamAdviser and its solution partners are continuously testing and tracking evolving threat patterns to ensure security guardrails stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard autonomous commerce.

Watchmen Honored with GASA Scam Fighter Award for AI-Powered Scam Defense

At GASS America, it also announced the winner of The Scam Fighter Award, which recognizes ScamAdviser’s Watchmen solution for its outstanding impact in combating real-world digital scams, especially social media impersonation. As a cross-domain Fraud Early Warning System, Watchmen continuously monitors and analyzes corporate communication channels, mainly social media platforms, to instantly detect brand impersonation, mitigate cyber threats, and initiate automated anti-scam mechanisms. Powered by multi-layered filtering, expert rule engines, and Large Language Model (LLM) semantic analysis, Watchmen delivers real-time monitoring and proactive takedown capabilities for businesses and regulatory bodies.

In proven deployments with financial regulators, law enforcement agencies, and municipal governments, Watchmen demonstrated national-level impact, such as contributing to a 38% drop in the share of investment scam financial losses and cutting detection-to-takedown times from weeks to under 8 hours. By turning raw threat intelligence into actionable defense, Watchmen was celebrated at GASS as a benchmark solution for public-private anti-scam collaboration.

New A9 Ultra combines powerful jump starting, smart tire inflation, 100W fast charging and emergency lighting in one portable system, ahead of its October trackside appearance at Glen Helen Raceway

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GOOLOO, a global brand in portable vehicle emergency power solutions, today announced the launch of the GOOLOO A9 Ultra Jump Starter with Air Compressor, a new all-in-one emergency power system designed to help drivers handle more roadside situations with a single device.

Built around GOOLOO’s TOOLCORE® all-in-one platform, the A9 Ultra combines four essential roadside functions — jump starting, tire inflation, portable fast charging and emergency lighting — in one compact system. Designed for everyday vehicles as well as trucks, RVs and off-road travel, the A9 Ultra expands GOOLOO’s A-series into more demanding driving and adventure scenarios.

The A9 Ultra is now available for sale through GOOLOO’s official website: https://us.gooloo.com/products/a9-ultra-jump-starter, customers can receive $10 off the regular price of $199.99 by using promo code A9RED10.

The launch also builds on GOOLOO’s growing presence in off-road motorsports through its partnership with AMSOIL Championship Off-Road and Ryan Beat Motorsports. The A9 Ultra is scheduled to appear trackside at Glen Helen Raceway on October 2–3, bringing GOOLOO’s newest emergency power system into an environment where vehicle preparation, reliability and self-sufficiency matter every race weekend.

“With the A9 Ultra, we wanted to go beyond solving a single roadside problem,” said Michael, General Manager at GOOLOO. “Drivers may need to restart a battery, restore tire pressure, power a device or work safely after dark — sometimes on the same trip. The A9 Ultra brings those capabilities together in one system, giving drivers a simpler way to stay prepared whether they’re commuting, traveling by RV or heading off-road.”

One Tool for More Roadside Situations

The A9 Ultra starts with two problems that can quickly bring a trip to a stop: a dead battery and low tire pressure.

Powered by GOOLOO’s JUMPCORE® starting system, the A9 Ultra delivers up to 6000A peak current and is designed to start a wide range of 12V vehicles, including gasoline engines and diesel engines up to 12.0L. A dedicated BOOST mode provides additional starting support for deeply discharged batteries.

Alongside jump starting, the A9 Ultra integrates a 160 PSI tire inflator designed for both everyday tire maintenance and roadside emergencies. Smart preset modes and automatic shutoff allow drivers to set a target pressure and let the system stop automatically once the desired pressure is reached.

For drivers towing, traveling by RV or heading off-road, combining these two functions in one portable tool can reduce the amount of emergency equipment that needs to be carried while providing greater independence when immediate roadside assistance is not available.

Powered by TOOLCORE®

At the heart of the A9 Ultra is TOOLCORE®, GOOLOO’s approach to bringing multiple vehicle emergency functions together in one integrated system.

Beyond jump starting and tire inflation, the A9 Ultra incorporates a 27,000mAh / 99.9Wh portable power bank with 100W bidirectional USB-C fast charging. It can provide high-speed charging for compatible phones, laptops, tablets, cameras and other mobile electronics while traveling.

The same 100W charging capability can recharge the A9 Ultra itself in approximately 1.5 hours, helping drivers restore the unit quickly between trips or after emergency use.

A built-in 400-lumen LED light with SOS functionality provides additional visibility for nighttime roadside stops, repairs and emergency signaling.

Together, the A9 Ultra is built around four straightforward needs: Jump. Inflate. Charge. Illuminate.

The system is also backed by GOOLOO’s SUPERSAFE® protection technology, designed to help protect the vehicle and user against common electrical risks including reverse polarity, short circuits, overcurrent, overvoltage and overheating.

From Everyday Roads to Off-Road Racing

The A9 Ultra arrives as GOOLOO continues to strengthen its connection with the off-road and motorsports community.

Through its 2026 partnership with Ryan Beat Motorsports and AMSOIL Championship Off-Road, GOOLOO has brought its vehicle emergency products into an environment built around race vehicles, trucks, trailers, support equipment and long-distance travel.

The A9 Ultra takes GOOLOO’s all-in-one roadside concept further, with greater starting capability, higher-pressure tire inflation and faster portable charging designed for larger vehicles and more demanding travel.

Its October appearance at Glen Helen will give racers, crews and off-road fans an opportunity to see GOOLOO’s newest emergency power system in a real motorsports environment.

“The GOOLOO A9 Ultra is one of those tools I always want with us at the track,” said Ryan Beat. “With all the vehicles we have, you never know what you’re going to run into, and having something compact and reliable that can jump start, inflate a tire and provide portable power makes a huge difference. It’s become something we rely on throughout a race weekend.”

A9 Ultra at a Glance:

• 6000A JUMPCORE® starting power for a broad range of 12V vehicles
• 160 PSI smart tire inflation with presets and automatic shutoff
• 27,000mAh portable power with 100W bidirectional USB-C fast charging
• 400-lumen emergency lighting with SOS mode
• TOOLCORE® all-in-one functionality with SUPERSAFE® protection

About GOOLOO

GOOLOO develops portable vehicle emergency power and automotive utility products designed to help drivers stay prepared and keep moving. Its portfolio includes jump starters, jump starter and tire inflator combinations, portable inflators, vehicle diagnostic products and other automotive tools focused on practical performance, portability and ease of use.

In 2026, GOOLOO expanded its motorsports presence through partnerships with AMSOIL Championship Off-Road and Ryan Beat Motorsports, connecting its automotive emergency products with off-road racing, road travel and outdoor adventure.

The “Ready to Glow” event will mark Laifen’s first brand-initiated experience in North America, showcasing its latest innovations: the Swift 4 High-Speed Hair Dryer, AutoCurl Curling Iron and Glowy Vanity Mirror

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, a global beauty technology brand redefining the hair care and styling experience, yesterday hosted its “Ready to Glow” New York launch event at Penthouse 45 in Manhattan, marking the brand’s first event in North America. Bringing together more than 50 media guests alongside creators, stylists and industry tastemakers, the immersive experience introduced Laifen’s vision for a complete Hair Beauty Tech Ecosystem – one that brings together every step of the beauty journey, from care and preparation to styling and the final reveal.

The event marked a significant milestone in Laifen’s continued expansion into the U.S. market, introducing industry leaders to a new approach to beauty technology that goes beyond individual tools. At the heart of the ecosystem are three latest innovations – the Laifen Swift 4 High-Speed Hair Dryer, AutoCurl Curling Iron and Glowy Vanity Mirror – designed to work together to create a seamless care-to-style-to-reveal experience.

• Swift 4 High-Speed Hair Dryer – The Foundation: Designed to make drying faster while elevating hair care, the Swift 4 features a self-developed 115,000 RPM high-speed motor and Laifen’s exclusive Nourishing Mode, bringing technology and care together at the first step of the routine.

• AutoCurl Curling Iron – The Style: Designed to make professional-looking styling more accessible, AutoCurl automatically handles key elements of the curling process for an effortless experience. Its intelligent technology helps users create polished styles in minutes, lowering the barrier to achieving salon-inspired results at home.

• Glowy Vanity Mirror – The Final Reveal: Completing the ecosystem, the Glowy Vanity Mirror combines true-color, studio-grade lighting with smart, touchless functionality to provide a clearer view of the finished look. The mirror serves as the final step in Laifen’s complete beauty journey – where the results of care and styling come together.

From the first step of the routine to the moment the finished look takes center stage, “Ready to Glow” was designed as a journey through Laifen’s vision of modern beauty. Rather than experiencing each innovation as a standalone tool, guests were invited to see how the technology comes together across the full routine – preparing the hair, creating the style and ultimately revealing the finished look. This care-to-style-to-reveal journey served as the foundation for an immersive event experience, with each stage brought to life through interactive moments that encouraged guests to experience Laifen’s technology firsthand.

An Immersive “Ready to Glow” Experience

The New York event brought Laifen’s ecosystem to life through three interactive experiential zones, giving media, creators, stylists and industry guests the opportunity to experience the technology firsthand while moving through the complete beauty journey.

Guests began with the Swift 4 Essential Oil Hair Care experience, selecting their preferred scent and experiencing the dryer’s aroma hair care function, before putting AutoCurl to the test in an interactive styling zone featuring wigs and hair extensions across a variety of textures and lengths. The experience culminated at the Glowy Vanity Mirror, where guests unveiled their finished looks under true-color, studio-grade lighting, with professional stylists and makeup artists on hand to provide personalized beauty and styling guidance.

Through its first North American event, Laifen created an immersive platform to connect with the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and technology communities while giving guests a firsthand look at the technology and design behind its newest innovations.

Building Laifen’s U.S. Presence Through Culture and Experience

On September 10, Laifen officially stepped into New York Fashion Week, bringing the Laifen Swift 4 Hair Dryer and AutoCurl backstage at the TWP show. Rather than simply serving as product placements, both tools were actively used by lead hairstylist Joey George and his team to create the runway looks, putting Laifen’s beauty technology directly into the hands of professionals in one of fashion’s most fast-paced environments.

The activation brought Laifen’s “Ready to Glow” story to life, capturing the transformation from backstage preparation to runway spotlight. That momentum continued with the brand’s “Ready to Glow” New York event on September 17, further cementing Laifen’s presence at the intersection of beauty and fashion.

Together, these experiences reflect Laifen’s broader U.S. strategy: building brand awareness through immersive, culturally relevant moments that bring its technology to life beyond the product itself. By engaging consumers, creators, media, and industry tastemakers at the intersection of beauty, fashion, and technology, Laifen is establishing a distinctive presence in the U.S. market while redefining what the modern beauty routine can look like.

For more information about Laifen and its latest beauty technology innovations, visit https://www.laifentech.com/.

About Laifen

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand redefining everyday routines through high-performance engineering and thoughtful design. Guided by the belief that exceptional personal care should be within reach, Laifen combines proprietary technology with thoughtfully considered design to create products engineered to perform, built to last, and designed to be loved.

With a growing portfolio across hair care, beauty, self-care, and grooming, Laifen brings the same precision, performance, and intention to every aspect of daily life. Recognized by Euromonitor International as the World’s No. 1 High-Speed Hair Dryer Brand, Laifen is built on proprietary ultra-high-speed brushless motor technology and supported by 600+ patents and 100+ international design and technology awards. Today, Laifen is trusted by more than 35 million households across over 60 countries.

“Forging Forward Together” — Strategy combines on-demand staffing, AI-powered workforce technology, humanoid robots, Robotics-as-a-Service and smart facility management across hospitality, healthcare, logistics, retail and property operations

SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YYForce Inc. (NASDAQ: YFOR) (“YYForce” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled workforce management platform and integrated facility management (IFM) provider operating across Asia and beyond, today announced its YYForce 2030 Vision, a long-term strategy to build an integrated workforce ecosystem connecting human workers, artificial intelligence (“AI”), humanoid robots and specialized service robotics.

Guided by its motto, “Forging Forward Together,” YYForce envisions a future in which people and intelligent machines work alongside one another — combining human judgment, adaptability and service capabilities with the efficiency, scalability and automation potential of AI and robotics.

Under the strategy, YYForce intends to evolve from primarily providing workforce and facility services toward becoming a Future Workforce Solutions Provider, using technology to coordinate human and robotic resources across labor-intensive industries.

The Company’s vision brings together three core capabilities: on-demand human staffing through YY Circle and Yolara AI; humanoid and specialized service robotics offered through leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) models; and smart facility management through 24iFM, IoT devices, sensors, smart cameras and automation technologies.

YYForce believes these capabilities could ultimately enable hotels, healthcare facilities, warehouses, logistics operators, retailers, property owners and other service operators to access and manage human workers and robotic resources through an increasingly integrated technology ecosystem.

Human + AI + Robotics: The YYForce Future Workforce

YYForce believes the next generation of workforce solutions will move beyond traditional manpower deployment.

Instead, businesses will increasingly determine whether each operational task should be performed by a human worker, assisted by AI, supported by robotics, or completed through an automated system.

YYForce’s 2030 strategy is designed around coordinating these resources within a unified operating ecosystem.

The Company refers to this model as Future Workforce Solutions.

Rather than seeking to replace people, YYForce intends to use AI and robotics to augment human capabilities, particularly in environments involving repetitive, physically demanding, standardized or continuously monitored tasks.

Human workers can therefore remain focused on activities requiring judgment, communication, problem-solving, adaptability and customer interaction.

This philosophy is reflected in YYForce’s motto:

Forging Forward Together — Humans. AI. Robotics.

Layer One: On-Demand Human Workforce

YYForce’s existing workforce technology provides the human workforce foundation for its 2030 strategy.

Through YY Circle and Yolara AI, the Company is developing technology designed to connect businesses with flexible and on-demand workforce resources while improving workforce matching, deployment and management.

This capability is intended to support industries characterized by fluctuating workforce requirements, distributed operations and significant frontline labor needs, including hospitality and hotels, healthcare and hospitals, warehousing and logistics, retail, commercial and residential properties, facility management and other service-intensive industries.

The long-term objective is to enable businesses to access workforce capacity more dynamically according to operational demand.

Layer Two: Humanoid Robots and Robotics-as-a-Service

YYForce intends to progressively explore the integration of humanoid robots and specialized service robotics into its workforce ecosystem.

Potential robotic applications could include cleaning, internal delivery, material movement, inspection, monitoring, logistics support and other repetitive or standardized operational activities.

Rather than requiring customers to purchase robotic equipment outright, YYForce’s strategy includes evaluating leasing and Robotics-as-a-Service models.

Under this approach, service operators could potentially deploy robotics according to operational requirements while YYForce and its ecosystem partners provide deployment, integration and related services.

This model could create recurring revenue opportunities for YYForce while lowering the initial capital requirements for customers seeking to adopt automation.

Layer Three: 24iFM — Connecting People, Robotics and Physical Facilities

YYForce’s integrated facility management strategy represents the third component of the ecosystem.

Through 24iFM, combined with IoT devices, sensors, smart cameras, robotics and automation technologies, YYForce aims to create an increasingly connected environment where property owners and facility operators can manage physical assets, service requests and operational resources through centralized systems.

The Company envisions a future where a facility operations team can oversee multiple ground activities from a centralized control room.

Data generated by connected buildings could help operations teams identify requirements in real time. Depending on the task, the system could then facilitate the deployment of an available human worker, specialized robot, humanoid robot or automated workflow.

For example, sensors could identify a facility requirement; 24iFM could surface the event to the operations team; the appropriate human or robotic resource could be assigned; and task completion could subsequently be monitored through the same operating environment.

This represents YYForce’s longer-term transition from conventional facility management toward technology-enabled, data-driven facility orchestration.

One Ecosystem Across Multiple Industries

The YYForce 2030 Vision is designed to be applicable across multiple service-intensive industries.

In a hotel, human hospitality personnel could work alongside cleaning, delivery and service robots.

In a hospital or healthcare facility, human personnel could be supported by robots performing appropriate logistics, transportation or facility-related tasks.

In a warehouse, flexible human workers could operate alongside autonomous and robotic material-handling systems.

In retail, frontline employees could be supported by robotics and automated operational systems.

Across commercial and residential properties, facility operators could use 24iFM to coordinate people, equipment, service requests, IoT devices and robotic resources from a centralized operating environment.

From Workforce Provider to Workforce Orchestrator

The YYForce 2030 Vision represents a longer-term evolution of the Company’s business model:

Human Workforce
YY Circle + Yolara AI

Artificial Intelligence
Workforce matching + operational intelligence + automation

Robotic Workforce
Humanoid robots + specialized service robotics + Robotics-as-a-Service

Smart Facilities
24iFM + IoT + sensors + smart cameras + automation

Together, these components are intended to create a connected ecosystem capable of coordinating people, machines and physical environments.

“The workforce of 2030 will not simply be human or robotic. We believe it will be human, AI and robotics working together,” said Mike Fu, Chief Executive Officer of YYForce. “Our vision is for YYForce to become the technology and operating layer that connects these resources and enables businesses to deploy the right resource for the right task at the right time.”

“Forging Forward Together represents what we believe the future of work should look like — people and technology advancing together. Our goal is not simply to introduce more automation, but to create an ecosystem where human talent, AI and robotics complement one another to deliver better operational outcomes.”

Building Toward 2030

YYForce expects to pursue its 2030 strategy progressively through a combination of technology development, commercial partnerships, robotics collaborations, pilot programs and potential strategic investments.

The Company intends to evaluate opportunities based on customer requirements, technological maturity, economics and commercial scalability.

YYForce believes its existing presence across workforce solutions and integrated facility management provides a foundation from which the Company can progressively connect human workforce deployment, AI, robotics and smart facility infrastructure.

The long-term objective is to build an ecosystem where customers do not simply procure manpower, software or robots independently.

Instead, they can access a Future Workforce Solution designed around the operational outcome they need.

Investor Presentation

Additional information regarding the YYForce 2030 Vision, including the Company’s strategic roadmap and operating framework, is available in the YYForce 2030 Investor Strategy Presentation on the Company’s Investor Relations website at Investor Strategy Deck.

YYForce 2030

Human + AI + Robotics. One Workforce Ecosystem.

Forging Forward Together.

About YYForce Inc.

YYForce Inc. (Nasdaq: YFOR) is an AI-enabled workforce management platform and IFM provider, headquartered in Singapore and operating across Asia and beyond. The Company’s intelligent workforce solutions platform, YY Circle, helps clients across hospitality, food and beverage, retail, and other service sectors predict, plan, and optimize workforce deployment. In YYForce’s IFM business, its 24IFM software platform and comprehensive IFM subsidiary portfolio support clients across hospitality, transportation, banking, retail, and mixed-use facilities.

As both business lines scale, the Company is systematically embedding AI and automation capabilities – progressing from intelligent decision support toward increasingly autonomous workforce management – to improve service quality, reduce deployment costs, and drive long-term margin expansion. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YYForce is committed to infrastructure innovation, measurable client outcomes, and long-term value creation.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company bases these forward-looking statements on its expectations and projections about future events, which the Company derives from the information currently available to it. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and the forward-looking events discussed in this press release may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about the Company and a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations, including the introduction of new products and services, expected changes in the Company’s revenues, costs and expenditures, anticipated customer growth, and demand for and market acceptance of the Company’s products and services; and industry, market and regulatory conditions, including competition, government policies and regulations affecting the Company’s industry, and other factors that may affect the Company’s financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. For a more detailed discussion of risk factors, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F, as amended.

Investor Contact
Jason Zhi Yong Phua, Chief Financial Officer
YYForce Inc.
enquiries@yyforce.ai 

Investor Relations Contact
Piacente Financial Communications
yfor@thepiacentegroup.com 

Clinical Milestone Expands Development of Paxalisib Beyond Oncology and Triggers $2 Million Payment to Kazia

SYDNEY, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kazia Therapeutics Limited (NASDAQ: KZIA), an oncology-focused biotechnology company developing therapies that selectively reprogram cancer biology, restore anti-tumor immunity and overcome treatment resistance, today announced that Sovargen Co., Ltd., a biotechnology company specializing in central nervous system (CNS) diseases that has exclusively licensed paxalisib from Kazia for the development and commercialization of paxalisib as a potential treatment for mTORopathy-related epilepsies, has dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial evaluating paxalisib for the treatment of intractable epilepsy associated with focal cortical dysplasia type 2 (FCD T2) and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). The dosing triggers a $2 million development milestone payment to Kazia under the companies’ exclusive licensing agreement.

Kazia and Sovargen entered into the agreement in March 2024, under which Sovargen is responsible for developing, manufacturing and commercializing paxalisib as a potential treatment for the mTORopathy-related epilepsies in all countries worldwide, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Under the agreement, Kazia is eligible to receive additional milestone payments of up to $17 million upon the achievement of further development and regulatory milestones, plus a percentage of sub-licensing revenues and royalties on net sales of any products incorporating paxalisib.

FCD T2 and TSC are rare, genetically driven neurological disorders in which somatic mutations in the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, or mutations in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, drive overactivation of the mTOR pathway and contribute to treatment-resistant seizures. There are currently no approved therapies for FCD T2. Paxalisib is an oral, brain-penetrant dual inhibitor of PI3K and mTOR.

“This milestone reflects the steady progress Sovargen is making in advancing paxalisib for patients with FCD T2 and TSC, two rare disorders with significant unmet need,” said Dr. John Friend II, CEO of Kazia Therapeutics. “While our own clinical focus for paxalisib remains in oncology, we’re pleased to see its potential being explored in additional indications where its mechanism of action may address significant unmet medical needs. We look forward to the data generated through this study as the program advances.”

“Families living with FCD T2 and TSC have long faced limited treatment options, making the advancement of new therapies crucial,” said Cheolwon Park, CEO of Sovargen. “Dosing the first patient is a significant step for our program and reflects the dedication of our team and investigators in bringing this study to life. As enrollment continues, we remain focused on executing a rigorous clinical trial and generating the data needed to better understand paxalisib’s potential as a treatment for these rare neurological disorders.”

About Kazia Therapeutics

Kazia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KZIA) is an oncology-focused drug development company, based in Sydney, Australia. The Company’s lead asset, paxalisib, is an investigational brain-penetrant inhibitor of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway, which is being developed to treat multiple forms of cancer. Licensed from Genentech in late 2016, paxalisib is or has been the subject of over 15 clinical trials. A completed Phase 2/3 study in glioblastoma (GBM AGILE) was reported in 2024, and discussions are ongoing for designing and executing a pivotal registrational study in pursuit of a standard approval. Other clinical trials involving paxalisib are ongoing in advanced breast cancer, brain metastases, diffuse midline gliomas, and primary central nervous system lymphoma, with several of these trials having reported encouraging interim data. Paxalisib was granted Orphan Drug Designation for glioblastoma by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in February 2018, and Fast Track Designation (FTD) for glioblastoma in August 2020. Paxalisib was also granted FTD in July 2023 for the treatment of solid tumor brain metastases harboring PI3K pathway mutations in combination with radiation therapy. Additionally, paxalisib was granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation and Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma in August 2020 and for atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors in June 2022 and July 2022, respectively. Kazia is also developing EVT801, a small molecule inhibitor of VEGFR3, which was licensed from Evotec SE in April 2021. In addition to its clinical-stage programs, Kazia is advancing NDL2, a potentially first-in-class intracellular PD-L1 protein degrader program targeting a newly identified mechanism of immunotherapy resistance and metastatic progression, as well as MSETC, a potentially first-in-class SETDB1 inhibitor program intended to restore immune signaling in tumors that have become resistant to immunotherapy, including checkpoint inhibitors. Both programs are currently in preclinical development. For more information, please visit www.kaziatx.com or follow us on X @KaziaTx.

About Sovargen

Sovargen Co., Ltd. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Korea, founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The Company is focused on the discovery and development of medicines for rare and intractable neurological disorders caused by brain somatic mosaicism. The Company’s lead clinical asset, SVG103 (paxalisib), is a brain penetrant dual PI3K/mTOR inhibitor in-licensed from Kazia Therapeutics for the treatment of mTORopathy-related epilepsies, including focal cortical dysplasia type II (FCD T2), tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), and hemimegalencephaly (HME) — conditions in which mTOR pathway hyperactivation is the underlying cause of drug-resistant seizures. SVG103 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b/2a study in adult patients with FCD T2, TSC, and HME. SVG105 is an antisense oligonucleotide targeting intractable epilepsies that has been out-licensed to a European global pharmaceutical company for worldwide development and commercialization. Sovargen’s pipeline is underpinned by its proprietary, integrated platform designed to discover and develop therapeutics for intractable  CNS diseases. The platform features SovarIN™ for identifying disease-causing somatic mutations and therapeutic targets. SovarON™ for ASO design, screening, and optimization, and SovarUP™ for target validation and preclinical efficacy evaluation using disease-relevant animal models and human organoid systems. For more information, please visit www.sovargen.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the $2 million development milestone payment to Kazia; additional milestone payments of up to $17 million upon the achievement of further development and regulatory milestones, plus sub-licensing revenues and royalties; the progress and enrollment of Sovargen’s Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of paxalisib for FCD T2, TSC, and HME; the potential of paxalisib as a treatment for mTORopathy-related epilepsies and other non-oncology indications; and data generation from the clinical study.

These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the development of early-stage therapeutic programs; the conduct and enrollment of clinical trials; regulatory review and approval processes; reliance on third-party licensees, collaborators and trial sites; the Company’s ability to obtain, maintain and protect its intellectual property; general economic and market conditions; and the Company’s ability to maintain compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements.

For a more complete discussion of risks and uncertainties, please refer to the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Veteran mining executive brings operational depth from Nakamoto, TeraWulf, Galaxy, and Fidelity as Cypherpunk launches 4.2 GSol/s Zcash mining fleet

Cypherpunk Mining generated 3,023.13 ZEC in first weeks of operation; Added to Treasury

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CYPH) (“Cypherpunk”), a privacy technology company, today announced the appointment of Amanda Fabiano to its Board of Directors.

One of the most experienced operators in digital asset mining and infrastructure, Fabiano currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Nakamoto Inc., a publicly listed bitcoin-focused company, and as an independent director of TeraWulf Inc., a public bitcoin mining company that has expanded into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. Previously, she held senior mining and investment roles at Galaxy and Fidelity, where she helped build some of the earliest institutional digital asset mining programs.

“Amanda has spent her career at the operational core of digital asset infrastructure building, scaling, and governing mining businesses inside public companies,” said Douglas E. Onsi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cypherpunk Technologies. “As we scale Cypherpunk Mining and continue assembling our constellation of privacy technologies, her operational expertise and public company board experience make her an exceptional addition to our Board.”

“I’m excited to join the Cypherpunk board and work alongside a team building at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and privacy,” said Amanda Fabiano. “I’ve spent my career in infrastructure because it sits at the heart of how technology scales and evolves. As our world becomes increasingly digital, privacy and the ability for individuals to maintain control over their information will matter more than ever. I’m excited to bring my experience to the board and be part of what the team is building.”

Fabiano’s appointment follows the August launch of Cypherpunk Mining™, with approximately 4.2 GSol/s of hashrate deployed across the United States. Cypherpunk Mining generated 3,023.13 ZEC in mining rewards from August 18 to August 31, 2026, all of which have been added to the corporate treasury.

About Cypherpunk

Cypherpunk Technologies is a privacy technology company. The Company’s mission is to advance technologies that guarantee privacy for humans on the internet. Cypherpunk pursues this mission through three primary strategies: mining Zcash through Cypherpunk Mining; accumulating Zcash through open market purchases; and investing in, acquiring, and building technologies that push the frontier of privacy forward. Additionally, through its subsidiary Leap Therapeutics, the Company is developing novel therapies for patients with cancer by continuing the development of sirexatamab and FL-501. For more information about the Company, visit our websites at http://www.cypherpunk.com and http://www.leaptx.com or view our public filings with the SEC that are available via EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “could,” “may,” “will,” “believe,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “goal,” “project,” and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements address various matters including statements relating to the Company’s ZEC mining operations, the hashpower represented by the acquired Z15 Pro machines, the Zcash flow or profitability of the Company’s mining operations, the comparative economics or profitability of Zcash mining relative to other digital infrastructure or mining activities, the future hashrate of the Zcash Network, the value of the Company’s ZEC holdings, the Company’s target percentage ownership of the ZEC supply, the expected future market, price, and liquidity of ZEC, the Company’s expected use of Zcash flow or other capital generated by its mining operations, the potential value of the Company’s investment in Zcash Open Development Labs (“ZODL”), the macro and political conditions surrounding Zcash or digital assets, the Company’s plan for value creation and strategic advantages, market size and growth opportunities, regulatory conditions, competitive position and the interest of other corporations in similar business strategies, technological and market trends, and future financial condition and performance. Risks and uncertainties of the Company’s strategy include, among others: (a) risks relating to the Company’s operations and business, including the performance of the Company’s Zcash mining machines and the highly volatile nature of the price of ZEC; (b) the risk that material changes in the price of ZEC, such as decreases in price, will result in significant changes to the Company’s financial statements, such as unrealized losses on fair value of ZEC holdings, and reduced net income or increased net loss; (c) the risk that material changes in the hashrate of the Zcash Network, such as increases in hashrate, will result in significant changes to the Company’s financial statements, such as reduced revenue, reduced gross margins, and reduced net income or increased net loss; (d) the risk that the price of the Company’s common stock may be highly correlated to the price of ZEC; (e) the risk that the Company will fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the ZEC mining operation or digital asset treasury strategy; (f) risks related to the custody of our ZEC and our reliance on Gemini Space Station and its affiliates for trading and custody services; (g) changes in business, market, financial, political and regulatory conditions; (h) risks related to increased competition in the industries in which the Company does and will operate; (i) risks relating to significant legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty regarding digital assets generally; (j) risks relating to the treatment of crypto assets for U.S. and foreign tax purposes; and (k) risks related to the Company’s dependence on third-party hosting facilities and service providers for its mining operations.

New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. The Company may not actually achieve the forecasts disclosed in such forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, or as may be included in other reports or information we file with the SEC, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Neither the Company, nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives, undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.

Cypherpunk™, Cypherpunk Mining™, Cypherpunk Technologies™, and the Cypherpunk logo™ are all trademarks of Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.

CONTACT:
Douglas E. Onsi
President & Chief Executive Officer
Cypherpunk Technologies Inc.
617-714-0360

For Investors:
Matthew DeYoung
Investor Relations
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
leap@argotpartners.com

For Media:
Jacqueline Ortiz Ramsay
It Factor Strategies
954-294-3249
jacqueline@itfactorstrategies.com