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Aker Carbon Capture proposes a cash dividend of NOK 3.5 billion

FORNEBU, Norway, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aker Carbon Capture ASA (ACC), an Aker Horizons portfolio company, today announced that the Board of Directors of ACC has proposed an extraordinary cash dividend of NOK 3.5 billion, of which Aker Horizons is expected to receive approximately NOK 1.5 billion based on its 43.27% ownership in ACC.

In June 2024, ACC and SLB announced the completion of a transaction combining their carbon capture businesses in a joint venture (JV), since renamed SLB Capturi. ACC retains a 20% ownership stake in the JV and SLB holds the remaining 80%. ACC booked a gain on the sale of NOK 4.9 billion in its consolidated accounts.  

Going forward, ACC will, through its ownership in SLB Capturi, continue to support the development of the carbon capture business of SLB Capturi. The cash position remaining in ACC following the proposed dividend distribution will enable ACC to retain a sufficiently robust balance sheet to fulfill its role and responsibilities as a minority owner of SLB Capturi, and will back ACC’s remaining pro-rata guarantee exposure for projects awarded prior to the formation of the JV.

ACC’s proposed cash dividend is among other things subject to approval by an extraordinary general meeting in ACC, expected to be held on or about 7 March 2025. Please refer to ACC’s announcement for more details.

For further information, please contact:

Jonas Gamre, Investor Relations, Tel: +47 97 11 82 92
jonas.gamre@akerhorizons.com

Mats Ektvedt, Media, Tel: +47 41 42 33 28
mats.ektvedt@corpcom.no

About Aker Horizons:

Aker Horizons develops green energy and green industry to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. The company is active in renewable energy, carbon capture and sustainable industrial assets. As part of the Aker group, Aker Horizons applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise with a planet-positive purpose to drive decarbonization globally. Aker Horizons is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Across its portfolio, the company is present on five continents.

www.akerhorizons.com

About Aker Carbon Capture:

Aker Carbon Capture ASA was established as a separate entity in 2020, building on more than 20 years long experience and maturation of the carbon capture technology within Aker. Following an agreement with SLB, a joint venture between SLB and Aker Carbon Capture was established

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NEOM Investment Fund partners with Paradromics to drive innovation in neurotechnology healthcare

Strategic partnership with Paradromics will accelerate advancements in brain-computer interfaces and establish a Center of Excellence in NEOM.

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Paradromics, Inc., a global leader in high-data rate brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, announced a strategic investment from NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.

The Paradromics Cortical Module is a microwire implantable device that records individual brain signals and turns thought into action.
The Paradromics Cortical Module is a microwire implantable device that records individual brain signals and turns thought into action.

Led by NEOM’s strategic investment arm, NEOM Investment Fund (NIF), the partnership will advance the development of BCI-based therapies, which aim to restore, enhance or replace lost neurological functions for individuals with conditions that impair movement, communication or cognitive function. As part of the agreement, a Brain-Computer Interface Center of Excellence will be established within NEOM to spearhead ambitious clinical research and eventually serve as the premier center for BCI-based healthcare in the MENA region and beyond.

“At NIF, we are committed to enabling NEOM’s bold vision of redefining the future of healthcare by investing in transformative technologies that push boundaries and address humanity’s toughest challenges,” said Majid Mufti, CEO of NIF. “Paradromics was selected as a strategic partner for their groundbreaking advancements in BCIs and our shared mission of shaping industries, solving critical challenges and driving meaningful impact.”

Paradromics has developed the world’s most advanced BCI platform, engineered for longevity and real-time data processing. Paradromics BCI is concealed under the skin and seamlessly bridges the gap between the brain and digital devices. Using artificial intelligence (AI), the Paradromics BCI translates recorded brain signals into actionable health data.

Paradromics’ initial application focuses on restoring independent communication through digital devices for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, stroke, or ALS, a motor neuron disease. Paradromics is also developing future applications to enhance the treatment of mental health conditions, including mood disorders and chronic pain.

“This partnership marks a pivotal moment for Paradromics and the broader BCI industry,” said Matt Angle, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Paradromics. “NEOM and Paradromics both have expansive visions for the future of mental health that are highly aligned. Working together, we can accelerate the rate of innovation in BCI and expand access to impactful BCI-based therapies.”

Dr. Mahmoud AlYamany, Head of NEOM’s Health and Well-Being sector, added, “Our partnership with Paradromics represents a major step forward in addressing the critical needs of individuals facing motor paralysis, speech impairment and other debilitating conditions. This collaboration accelerates groundbreaking clinical research in BCI-based therapies that will offer hope and life-changing solutions to millions worldwide.”

The partnership with Paradromics is part of a growing portfolio of disruptive technology investments by the NIF, underscoring its pivotal role in enabling NEOM’s commercial success by accelerating the growth of its 15 sectors, creating jobs and galvanizing the investment community.

About Paradromics Inc.

Paradromics is building the industry-leading brain-computer interface (BCI) platform. Its advanced neurotechnology captures brain signals at unmatched speeds and will connect users to boundless AI-enabled treatments for motor impairment, chronic pain, addiction, depression, and other mental health conditions. Paradromics’ first clinical product, Connexus® BCI, is designed to help people unable to speak due to debilitating motor conditions to communicate independently through digital devices. For more information, visit www.paradromics.com or contact media@paradromics.com.

Media Contact:
Renee Day
rday@paradromics.com 

Global Times: From tale of ‘Chang’e flying to the moon’ to legend of ‘Chang’e’ lunar exploration

BEIJING, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 15th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar marks the Lantern Festival.

The moon is full in the sky, and families are reunited on Earth. This brings the story of “the lady Chang’e flying to the Moon,” as well as the mission of Chang’e lunar exploration to people’s minds.

From ancient myth to modern-day legend, we reflect on the integration of culture and technology, exploring the deeper driving forces behind China’s development. Innovative culture is undoubtedly one of the key elements.

With a history of over 5,000 years, the spirit of innovation, a most distinctive trait of the Chinese nation, has not only been internalized as an enduring spiritual heritage of the Chinese people and enriched the soil for an innovative culture, but also externalized in the practical development of the New Era, stimulating the momentum for innovative progress.

As the most technologically advanced lunar exploration mission in China’s space history to date, Chang’e-6 has established an important milestone in China’s lunar exploration program, offering a unique perspective through which we can observe the innovative spirit of the Chinese people and the innovative culture of the New Era.

In his 2025 New Year’s message, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the technological innovation achievements such as how “the Chang’e-6 lunar probe collected samples from the far side of the moon,” stating that “all this epitomizes the lofty spirit and dreams of the Chinese people to explore stars and oceans.”

During a meeting with the representatives of space scientists and engineers who participated in the research and development of the Chang’e-6 lunar mission, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed that the achievements of the lunar exploration project embody the wisdom and hard work of several generations of Chinese aerospace workers, and demonstrate the remarkable accomplishment the country has made in scientific and technological self-reliance in recent years.

The New Era is far from ordinary. Why is it that China could always grow up in the baptism of wind and rain and emerge stronger after withstanding tests? In 2025, which marks the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), what enables the country to achieve its set goals? As China moves toward grand objectives, what empowers the country to overcome difficulties and challenges?

From the tale of “Chang’e flying to the moon” to the legend of “Chang’e” lunar exploration missions, people could see a vivid revelation of the secrets behind the continuous vitality of the Chinese nation and a bright future for vibrant Chinese modernization.

Dreams are never just dreams 

The Chinese people possess the great spirit of dreaming and creation. As a cultural achievement of combining the basic tenets of Marxism with the excellent traditional Chinese culture, the innovative culture of the New Era inherits the genes of the excellent traditional Chinese culture and provides an endless source of power for the pursuit of dreams.

Xi has emphasized, “The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee’s decision to implement the lunar exploration project is to pursue the nation’s unyielding dream of flying into the sky and reaching for the moon.”

The legend of “Chang’e flying to the moon” is also where dreams begin.

Over 2,000 years ago, the Qin bamboo slips in the text “Gui Cang” recorded the story of “Chang’e flying to the moon.” Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet from the ancient Chu state, which existed more than 2,200 years ago during the Warring States Period (475 BC-221 BC), first mentioned the moon rabbit in his long poem “Tianwen,” meaning “Heavenly Questions.” These ancient myths are beautiful and touching, with stories having been passed down through the ages in books and by word of mouth.

For thousands of years, from the verse in the ancient classic Book of Songs, to poet Li Bai’s “My heart yearns for the blue sky and to embrace the bright moon,” and to poet Su Shi’s “We share the beauty of the moon thousands of miles apart”… Classic cultural masterpieces shine like stars in the sky and these are the verses that people can recite effortlessly.

As far back as the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 BC), ancient Chinese had developed the lunar calendar based on the cycles of the moon to guide agricultural production. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wan Hu attempted to fly to the sky using a self-made rocket, becoming the first recorded “moon mission” in human history. The brilliant cultural lineage illuminates the past and present, a shared memory embedded in Chinese people’s genetic heritage.

“Exploring the vast universe, developing space programs and becoming an aerospace power have always been the dream we’ve been striving for.” In the luster of the Chinese people’s lives, dreams are never just dreams.

The legend of flying to the moon, the longing for the moon, and the ambition to embrace the moon have been passed down through civilization, and forged into an incredibly tenacious spirit – the courage to pursue and realize dreams.

In the late hours of December 15, 2013, Xi made a special visit to the Beijing Aerospace Control Center. At the same time, 380,000 kilometers away from Earth, the Chang’e-3 lunar probe successfully landed in the moon’s Sinus Iridium, or the Bay of Rainbows, and the first moon rover Yutu (Jade Rabbit) safely departed from the lander to explore the lunar surface.

Following the successful missions of Chang’e-3, Chang’e-4, Chang’e-5, and Chang’e-6, Xi met with space scientists and engineers who participated in these groundbreaking projects. 

The Chinese top leader emphasized, “China is a big country and must attach importance to the real economy and take the path of self-reliance. Core technologies in key fields should be based on independent research and development.”

Xi also stressed promoting the lunar exploration spirit and giving full play to the advantages of the new system of pooling national resources and strengths to ascend the peak of science and technology, and serve the country’s overall development. He emphasized embarking on a new interplanetary exploration journey step by step, promoting the innovative development of China’s space exploration cause, and making greater contributions to humanity’s peaceful use of space.

These heartfelt innovation exhortations carry the weight of Chinese people’s earnest aspirations for pursuing dreams. Rooted in dreams, grounded in innovation, and realized through practical efforts – this is the logical framework of great undertakings.

“If foreigners could do it, why couldn’t we Chinese do it? ” This statement by Qian Xuesen, the founding father of Chinese aerospace exploration, encapsulates the ambition and determination of China’s researchers to reach new heights in technology.

“Mom, when I go to college, I want to study aerospace engineering. I will find a way to visit the moon and help Grandma and you realize this dream!” This was the aspiration of Ye Peijian, chief commander and designer of the Chang’e-1 project, who grew up listening to stories about the moon from his grandmother and mother, inspiring him to pursue a career in space exploration.

Dreams can be vast and grand, but the journey to realize them is often fraught with challenges, twists, and turns.

At the Beijing Planetarium, a piece of lunar rock no larger than a soybean quietly sits on display, attracting visits from numerous astronomy enthusiasts. In 1978, the US government gifted China this one gram lunar rock. Half of it was used for scientific research to uncover the rock’s “past and present,” while the other half was showcased for educational purposes.

“At that time, my dream was to have a piece of lunar rock that China had collected itself,” reminisced Ouyang Ziyuan, the first chief scientist for China’s moon exploration program, filled with emotion. 

When dreams are ignited, the relentless efforts of countless dream chasers, nurtured by a culture of innovation, converge into an unstoppable force.

Since the beginning of the New Era, China has entered the best period for technological innovation.

From the Chang’e lunar missions to the “Tianhe,” the core module of China’s space station, the “Tianwen” Mars exploration and the shining “Beidou” satellite system, and from “Crust 1” delving deep into Earth to the “Fendouzhe (Striver)” submersible exploring the depths of the ocean – these remarkable achievements reflect the Chinese nation’s profound connection to the stars and the sea. They also serve as the most vivid manifestation of the innovative spirit that Chinese civilization has bestowed upon Chinese people.

A journey of trials and triumphs 

There is no smooth road to innovation, let alone a shortcut. In the New Era, a culture of innovation inspires a spirit of perseverance in the face of challenges, paving the way for the realization of dreams.

In ancient Chinese mythology, there exists a unique spirit characterized by remarkable qualities – from Pangu creating the world, and Nuwa patching up the sky, to Kuafu chasing the sun, Jingwei filling up the sea and Yugong removing mountains. These tales not only ignite dreams and inspire wisdom, but also advocate for proactive engagement and encourage action.

On the journey of national rejuvenation, countless “impossibilities” have transformed into “certainties” through this unwavering pursuit of dreams. The tale of “Chang’e flying to the moon” has evolved into the legend of “Chang’e” lunar exploration, illustrating how myths can be transformed into legendary narratives.

This is the footprint of innovation, marked by a courageous spirit of exploration.

In January 2004, China’s lunar exploration program was officially initiated. In October 2007, Chang’e-1 was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province. 

With a lack of components, no ground testing conditions, and uncertainty about how to reach the moon, a research team of scientists under the age of 30, on average, began developing the first artificial satellite to orbit the moon from scratch. Sun Jiadong, the program’s first chief designer, remarked, “From the moment Chang’e-1 took off for the moon, I knew that once the door to lunar exploration was opened, the pace of deep space exploration would not stop.”

On December 14, 2013, Chang’e-3 landed on the moon, marking the first time that China had sent a spacecraft to soft land on the surface of an extraterrestrial body. It pioneered thermal control technology for two-phase fluid circuits and was equipped with a 360-degree panoramic camera, an infrared spectrometer, and an X-ray spectrometer, along with a new landing buffer system, autonomous navigation, and remote control systems. “The more difficult the path, the more we want to explore it,” said Sun, reflecting the team’s innovative spirit.

After Chang’e-3 successfully landed on the moon, what was the backup Chang’e-4 to do? The answer was to go to the far side of the moon!

Following numerous debates, Wu Weiren, the chief designer of China’s lunar exploration program, insisted, “We should give Chang’e-4 greater vitality and more functions to explore the far side of the moon, which has never been reached by human spacecraft.”

In January 2019, Chang’e-4 made history by achieving the first soft landing on and exploration of the moon’s far side, leaving its first footprints in lunar exploration history. In December 2020, Chang’e-5 returned to Earth with 1,731 grams of lunar samples, marking China’s first extraterrestrial sample return while completing the three-step plan of orbiting, landing, and returning.

In June 2024, Chang’e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon and collected samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history. The launch schedules for Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8 have been confirmed, and China plans to send humans to the moon by 2030.

As we embark on a new journey in this New Era, how do we continue to gain advantages, take initiative, and secure the future? The key lies in the spirit of daring to innovate and dream.

This is a collaborative force of innovation. A drill and a shovel may seem like simple tools, but ensuring their proper use on the moon involves complex innovations that embody the wisdom of many teams.

The design of lunar sampling equipment draws on geologists’ experiences of digging on Earth; the lunar soil structure detector developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences acts as “eyes” providing information support; the “arm” for lunar soil collection is a robotic arm developed by a team from the Harbin Institute of Technology; and the strength of the “joints” and “hands” comes from the motor components and drilling subsystems developed by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

As China’s most complex and technologically advanced space system engineering project, the lunar exploration program is large-scale, systemically complex, and highly integrated, coordinated by the China National Space Administration and involving 3,000 institutes and nearly 100,000 participants.

“The three-step overall plan of the lunar exploration program could not have been completed on time without the traditional advantages of socialism in concentrating resources and the support of a new national system,” said Hu Hao, chief designer of the Chang’e-5 and Chang’e-6 missions.

When collective strength is harnessed, nothing is insurmountable. The government, enterprises, and research institutions work together, integrating five major systems: Satellites, launch vehicles, launch sites, measurement and control, and ground applications. From seasoned academicians to fresh graduates born in the 1990s, their unified collaboration has made the Chang’e program a collective effort, paving the way to the moon.

Innovation has always been fraught with challenges. China’s lunar exploration program has achieved six consecutive successes. The spirit of lunar exploration forged by researchers is a decisive factor in this success.

Xi has urged efforts to promote the spirit of lunar exploration, characterized by “chasing dreams, daring to explore, collaborating to overcome challenges, and achieving win-win cooperation,” to further enhance the national confidence and pride of all Chinese people, and build up a great force to comprehensively promote the building of a strong country and the realization of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization.

This year’s Spring Festival Gala featured a collaborative performance of the yangge dance by humans and machines. Behind the robot’s ability to manipulate handkerchiefs lies the perfect support of AI-driven full-body motion control technology.

The production and sales of new energy vehicles have also exceeded 12 million units, maintaining the world’s top position for 10 consecutive years, reflecting the strong support of new quality productive forces. China’s grain output has reached a new milestone of 1.4 trillion jin (700 billion kilograms) for the first time, with technology helping farmers secure their “golden rice bowls,” showcasing the intrinsic motivation for building a strong agricultural nation.

The tide of the new era is surging. Countless stories of technological innovation are emerging, and an increasingly rich atmosphere of innovation culture is taking shape, providing stronger momentum for the giant ship “China” to move forward.

Only open cooperation is the right path 

Technological progress is a global and contemporary issue, and only open cooperation is the right path. Continuously enriching and developing in an open and inclusive manner, and gathering the strength of the world through mutual learning and collaboration, are distinctive features of the innovation culture in the New Era.

Xi has pointed out: “The Chang’e lunar missions, which belong to both China and all people in the world, have provided a broad stage for international scientific and technological cooperation, and contributed Chinese wisdom and strength to the world’s deep space exploration.”

Opening international applications for lunar soil samples, Russian researchers discovered unusual metallic iron-like linear crystals in the lunar soil collected by the Chang’e-5 probe. Carrying international payloads such as the European Space Agency’s lunar surface ion analyzer, France’s lunar radon detector, Italy’s laser retroreflector, and Pakistan’s CubeSat satellite, the Chang’e-6 missions assisted Pakistan in capturing its first lunar image and helped France complete its first lunar landing space project.

“Outer space is the common territory of humanity, and space exploration is a common cause for all mankind.” The lunar exploration program has always been welcoming, promoting the global sharing of scientific achievements and ensuring that aerospace technology benefits humanity.

For Chang’e-1, to ensure 24-hour uninterrupted tracking, China collaborated with the European Space Agency and relevant departments in Chile, using four foreign tracking stations for control. For Chang’e-4, the neutron radiation detector aboard the lander was developed by Germany, and ground station that China built in Argentina played an important role in the monitoring and control of the mission.

Technological innovation has never been a solitary endeavor or a closed-door affair. One important reason for the success of the lunar exploration program is its unwavering commitment to open innovation, planning, and promoting technological development with a global perspective, and strengthening international cooperation in all aspects.

Open cooperation leads to mutual benefits and win-win outcomes

China’s juncao,” which transcends mountains and seas, has taken root in over 100 countries, becoming “a gift from China to the world.” “China’s Sky Eye,” which continues to open up to the global scientific community, has helped research teams from 15 countries, including the US, the Netherlands, and Australia, conduct over 900 hours of observations, continually expanding humanity’s limits in observing the sky. Agreements on intergovernmental scientific cooperation have been signed with over 80 Belt and Road Initiative partner countries, promoting the sharing of innovative achievements.

Promoting open cooperation in science and technology is becoming a vivid practice of building a community of shared future for mankind. The world is interconnected, and humanity shares a common destiny.

China has always relied on the hard work and innovative creativity of its people to develop and strengthen itself, achieving national development by combining the stimulation of intrinsic motivation with the peaceful utilization of external resources, firmly grasping the fate of its own development and progress in its own hands.

China has always placed its own development within the coordinate system of human development, jointly addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and energy security, actively integrating into the global innovation network while deeply participating in global scientific governance, and working with countries around the world to create an open, fair, just, and non-discriminatory international environment for scientific and technological development.

Innovation determines the future, and reform concerns the fate of the nation. Chinese modernization is full of momentum; the future of China is limitless. Let us unite our hearts and minds while gazing at the stars, and strive tenaciously while staying grounded, as we move toward our grand goals. 

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202502/1328338.shtml

 

HTX DAO Celebrates First Anniversary with Explosive Growth and Bold Plans for 2025

SINGAPORE, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX DAO, a leading decentralized autonomous organization in the blockchain space, commemorates its first anniversary with resounding success. Throughout 2024, HTX DAO demonstrated strong market performance, refined its decentralized governance model, and empowered its community, laying the foundation for continued success in 2025 and beyond.

HTX DAO’s First Annual Report: $HTX Demonstrates Exceptional Growth in 2024

HTX DAO has achieved significant milestones in its inaugural year. The number of users subscribed to $HTX Earn reached an impressive 391,221, with a total subscription value of $4.308 billion. As of January 22, 2025, $HTX holders had grown to over 728,900, highlighting its expanding influence within the cryptocurrency market.

In 2024, $HTX’s market performance was exceptional. After dipping to a low of $0.0000008 in early August, $HTX surged to an all-time high of $0.000003596, marking a remarkable 350% increase. Currently, $HTX is trading at approximately $0.0000023, reflecting a nearly threefold rise in its average price.

This growth is attributed to a combination of factors, including an effective token burn mechanism that saw 49 trillion $HTX tokens burned in 2024, effectively managing supply and demand.

Empowering the Community Through Decentralized Governance

At the core of HTX DAO is its commitment to community-driven governance. In 2024, HTX DAO reinforced its decentralized model by actively involving its users in the decision-making process. The DAO held two governance committee elections, resulting in the selection of 11 community-elected members, all chosen by $HTX holders, ensuring genuine decentralization. Key initiatives launched in 2024 include:

  • Vote to List: This innovative model gives users with higher Rocket Value (based on token holdings and trading activity) greater voting power in crypto listing proposals,making the process more community-driven and promoting a healthy ecosystem.
  • Surprise Gift: This fun and engaging feature allows projects to distribute crypto rewards to users, boosting participation and real-time interaction.
  • Multi-Farming for Launchpool: The DAO proposed a new staking model, the One Asset, Multiple Rewards which allows users to earn both yields and airdrops from a single asset, offering a smarter and more user-friendly experience. In 2024, Launchpool distributed $5.19 million in rewards, with a peak APY of 100%, making it one of the hottest yield-generating tools in the market.

These initiatives exemplify HTX DAO’s commitment to decentralization, ensuring that the community plays a central role in shaping the platform’s future.

Looking Ahead to 2025: The Road to The People’s Exchange 2.0

In 2025, HTX DAO will be focusing on further advancing its core mission: driving token burns, refining community-driven governance, and expanding its global presence. With more high-quality projects joining the ecosystem and innovative collaborations underway, the DAO is poised to embark on the journey toward The People’s Exchange 2.0, driven by a long-term vision of building a metaverse free port aimed at achieving financial freedom for all 8 billion people on Earth.

Key plans for 2025 include:

Expanding Global Reach: The DAO aims to increase $HTX’s global liquidity by listing on additional cryptocurrency exchanges, building upon its successful 2024 listings on 28 platforms. 50% of HTX’s revenue will be allocated towards $HTX buybacks and burns, increasing token scarcity and supporting long-term value growth.

Enhancing Community Governance: HTX DAO encourages all community members to actively engage in governance proposals and contribute innovative ideas to improve the platform. This participation is integral to shaping the DAO’s future and fostering collaboration across the ecosystem.

As the HTX DAO whitepaper states, “The ‘X’ within HTX embodies adaptability, inclusivity, and the potential for exponential growth.” HTX DAO is committed to embracing the future of blockchain technology and empowering its community to shape the future of decentralized finance.

About HTX DAO 

As a multi-chain deployed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), HTX DAO demonstrates an innovative governance approach. Unlike traditional corporate structures, it adopts a decentralized governance structure composed of a diversified group, jointly committed to the success of this organization. This unique ecosystem advocates openness and encourages all DAO participants to propose ideas that can promote the development of HTX DAO.

Contact Information
Website: www.htxdao.com
Email Address: media@htxdao.com 

VanceAI Launches AI Magic Upscaler: Redefining Image Enhancement with Generative AI Technology

HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VanceAI, a provider of AI-powered photo enhancement, processing, and editing solutions, has released its new generative AI upscaling tool, AI Magic Upscaler. This advanced resolution enhancement model leverages generative AI and is specifically designed to upgrade ultra-high resolutions and improve details, delivering a superior image processing experience for users.

AI Magic Upscaler leverages advanced generative AI technology to increase image pixels while transforming extremely blurry images into high-resolution visuals, perfectly restoring previously unclear details. The introduction of this tool not only provides high-quality photo enhancement services for individual users but also opens up new possibilities for professional photographers, designers, and creators.

Key Features of AI Magic Upscaler

  1. Superior High-Quality Upscaling
    By utilizing AI redrawing capabilities, AI Magic Upscaler effectively enlarges images to professional-grade quality, surpassing the limitations of traditional photo processing. Compared to conventional upscaling tools, AI Magic Upscaler achieves a significant leap in upscaling performance, enabling users to obtain clearer and more detailed results when processing images.
  2. Rich Detail Enhancement through Generative AI
    AI Magic Upscaler enhances image quality by adding numerous details, resulting in clearer upscaled images. Additionally, users can adjust the level of “creativity” to control the amount of detail the AI incorporates.
  3. Multi-Mode Selection for Different Image Types
    AI Magic Upscaler offers three enhancement modes tailored to various image types: “Portrait,” “Scene & Object,” and “Very Blur,” ensuring optimal processing effects for different kinds of images.

About VanceAI

VanceAI is dedicated to providing efficient and professional image processing solutions to users worldwide. Currently, it offers a broad range of functionalities, including 19 AI-powered tools. Some of the most powerful tools include:

  • AI Image Enhancer: Quickly transforms blurry or low-resolution photos into high-quality images with a single click.
  • AI Image Sharpener: Clears motion blur, sharpens edges, and refines details in seconds using advanced AI algorithms.
  • AI Image Upscaler: Enhances resolution, sharpens details, and adjusts colors effortlessly. Users can upscale images 2x, 4x, or 8x online, while the desktop version offers an exclusive 40x upscaling option.
  • Toongineer Cartoonizer: Converts selfies into cartoon or illustration styles while preserving key features of the original image.

For more information, please visit the official VanceAI website.

Contacts
Company: VanceAI Technology
Website: https://vanceai.com/
Email: marketing@vanceai.com 

THE Mining Investment Event – Quebec City, June 3-5, 2025 Announces 2025 Participants, Welcomes New & Returning Sponsors

Special Participant Government of Québec
Platinum Sponsors Agnico Eagle, Laurentian Bank Securities, National Bank Financial Markets
Student Sponsor Glencore Canada
Gold Sponsors AtkinsRéalis, IBK Capital Corp, VRIFY
Silver Sponsors Atrium Research, CAUR Technologies, Crux Investor, CSE, First Phosphate, Gold Telegraph, Mi3 Financial, PearTree Financial, STIFEL, The Northern Miner, TMX Group
Sustainable Sponsor Osisko Gold Royalties
Copper Sponsors Alliance Advisors, Brooks & Nelson, Cassels, CDPQ, Centre des congrès de Québec, INFOR Financial, Out of the Box Capital
Media & Partners BTV, Canadian Mining Magazine, CEO.CA, Ellis Martin Report, Invercio, Kitco, MarketOne, Mining Discovery, Mining.com, Mining Hub, Mining IR, Newsfile, The Prospector, VID Media Incorporated


Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – February 12, 2025) – THE Mining Investment Event (“THE Event“), Canada’s Only Tier 1 Global Mining Investment Conference, is pleased to announce new and returning participating sponsors and issuers joining us in Quebec City, June 3-5, 2025.

“In 2024, THE Event hosted several large-cap issuers and senior sponsors, demonstrating its global nature and establishing itself as one of the must-attend conferences for qualified companies. Participants from across the industry-issuers, related companies, and investors-came together to engage in high-level networking events and intimate one-on-one meetings, fostering valuable discussions and connections,” remarked Joanne Jobin, CEO & Founder.

“We are thrilled to announce that over 100 international issuers have already confirmed their participation in THE Event 2025. With new issuers and sponsors joining our ranks daily, we are poised for another remarkable year of growth. We welcome our newest sponsors: Agnico Eagle, AtkinsRéalis, VRIFY, CAUR Technologies and the Gold Telegraph. Additionally, I am delighted to share that Glencore Canada will again support THE Student Sponsorship Program, now recognized as one of North America’s most comprehensive fully funded conference initiatives for students.”

THE Participating Companies
*1×1’s only ^^Mi3 ExplorCo Lounge #Coreshack Participant ~Industry Invitee/Corp. Dev.

1911 Gold Mining*
TSX-V: AUMB
E2Gold Inc.^^
TSX-V: ETU; OTCQB ETUGF
Lithium Royalty Corp.
TSX: LIRC; OTCQX: LITRF
Resouro Strategic Metals*
TSX-V: RSM.
Abcourt Mines Inc.*
TSX-V: ABI; OTCQB: ABMBF
Emperor Metals Inc. ^^
CSE: AUOZ; OTCQB: EMAUF
Magna Mining Inc.
TSX-V: NICU; OTCQB: MGMNF
Sayona Mining Ltd.
ASX: SYA; OTCQB: SYAXF
Abitibi Metals Corp#
CSE: AMQ; OTCQB: AMQFF
Equity Metals Corporation*
TSX-V: EQTY; OTCQB: EQMEF
Major Drilling Group Int’l.*
TSX: MDI
Scandium Canada Ltd.*
TSX-V: SCD; OTCQB: SCDCF
Abra Silver Resource Corp.
TXS-V: ABRA; OTCQX: ABBRF
Exiro Minerals Corp.*
Private
Mandalay Resources Corp
TSX:MND; OTCQB: MNDJF
Silver One Resources Inc.
TSX-V: SVE, OTCQX: SLVRF
Adyton Resources Corp.
TSX-V: ADY
Exploits Discovery Corp.*
CSE: NFLD; OTCQB: NFLDF
Maple Gold Mines Ltd.
TSX:-V: MGM; OTCQB: MGMLF
Silver X Mining Corp.*
TSX-V: AGX; OTCQB: AGXPF
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM
Firefly Metals Ltd.
ASX: FFM
Maritime Resources Corp.
TSX-V: MAE
Sirios Resources Inc.*
TSX-V: SOI; OTCQB: SIREF
Amex Exploration Inc.
TSX-V: AMX; OTCQX: AMXEF
Fireweed Metals Corp
TSX-V: FWZ; OTCQX: FWEDF
Max Resource Corp.
TSX-V: MAX
Standard Uranium Limited*
TSX-V: STND; OTCQB: STTDF
Andean Precious Metals
TSX-V: APM
First Mining Gold Corp.
TSX: FF; OTCQX: FFMGF
Midland Exploration Inc.*
TSX-V: MD
Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: PGE; OCTQB: PGEZF
Angus Gold Inc~
TSX-V: GUS; OTCQB: ANGVF
First Phosphate Corp.#
CSE: PHOS: OTCQB: FRSPF
Mineros S.A.
TSX: MSA
Strategic Resources Inc.
TSX-V:SR
Apollo Silver Corp
TSX-V: APGO; OTCQB: APGOF
FPX Nickel Corp.
TSX-V: FPX; OTCQB: FPOCF
Mines D’or Orbec Inc.^^
TSX-V: BLUE
Red Pine Exploration*
TSX-V: RPX: OTCQB: RDEXF
Arizona Metals Corp.
TSX: AMC; OTCQX:AZMCF
Glencore Canada
LSE: GLEN; JSE: GLN
New Gold Inc.
TSX: NGD: NYSE: NGD
Strikepoint Gold Inc.^^
TSX-V: SKP; OTCQB: STKXF
Atha Energy Corp.
TSX-V: SASK; OTCQB: SASKF
Go Metals Corp.^^
CSE: GOCO
Niobay Metals Inc.^^#
TSX-V: NBY; OTCQB: NBYCF
Summit Royalty Corp.*
Private
Aurania Resources Ltd.*
TSX-V: ARU; OTCQB: AUIAF
Gold Royalty Corp.
NYSE: GROY
Nuvau Minerals Corp.*
TSX-V: NMC
Temas Resources Corp.^^
CSE: TMAS; OTCQB: TMASF
Avanti Gold Corp.*
CSE: AGC
Golden Cariboo Resources ^^
CSE: GCC; OTCQB: GCCFF
Opus One Gold Corporation^^
TSX-V: OOR
Troilus Gold Corp.
TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF
Brunswick Exploration Inc.#
TSX-V: BRW; OTCQB: BRWXF
Grid Metals Corp.^^
TSX-V: GRDM; OTCQB: MSMGF
Orogen Royalties Inc.
TSX-V: OGN; OTCQB: OGNRF
Tronic Metals*
Private
Bunker Hill Mining Corp.
TSX-V: BNKR ; OTCQB: BHLL
Harfang Exploration Inc.^^
TSX-V: HAR
Orvana Minerals Corp.*
TSX:ORV
Unigold Inc.*
TSX-V:UGD: OTCQX: UGDIF
Calibre Mining Corp.
TSX: CXB; OCTQX: CXBMF
i80 Gold Corp.
TSX: IAU; NYSE: IAUX
Osisko Development Corp.
TSX-V: ODV; NYSE: ODV
Valkea Resources Corp.*
TSX-V: OZ
Canterra Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: CTM; OTCQX: CTMCF
IAMGOLD Corporation
TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.
TSX: OR; NYSE: OR
Vior Inc.
TSX-V: VIO; OTCQB: VIORF
Collective Mining Ltd.
TSX: CNL; NYSE: CNL
Integra Resources Corp.
TSX-V: ITR; NYSE: ITRG
Osisko Metals Incorporated#
TSX-V: OM; OTCQX: OMZNF
Vizsla Silver Corp.
TSX-V: VZLA; NYSE: VZLA
Cygnus Metals Limited
TSX-V: CYG
Juno Corp.*
Private
Patriot Battery Metals Inc.
TSX:PMET; ASX:PMT; OTCQX:PMETF
Wallbridge Mining Company
TSX: WM; OTCQX: WLBMF
CUPANI Metals Corporation*
CSE: CUPA
Kenorland Minerals Ltd.
TSX-V: KLD; OTCQX: KLDCF
Peloton Minerals Corporation*
CSE: PMC; OTCQB: PMCCF
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
TSX: WDO; OTCQX: WDOFF
Dolly Varden Silver Corp
TSX-V: DV; OTCQX: DOLLF
Kirkland Lake Discoveries*
TSX-V: KLDC
Perseverance Metals*
Private
West Red Lake Gold Mines
TSX-V: WRLG; OTCQB: WRLGF
Dryden Gold Corp.*#
TSX-V: DRY; OCTQB: DRYGF
Kuya Silver Corporation*
CSE: KUYA; OTCQB: KUYAF
Power Nickel Inc.
TSX-V: PNPN; OTCQB:PNPNF
Western Alaska Minerals Corp*
TSX-V: WAM
Dumont Nickel
Private
Lavras Gold Corp.
TSX-V: LGC; OTCQB: LGCFF
Q2 Metals Corp.#
TSX-V:QTWO; OTCQB:QUEXF
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
TSX:WPM; NYSE:WPM
Dynasty Gold Corp*#
TSX-V: DYG
Li-FT Power Ltd.
TSX-V:LIFT: OTCQX:LIFFF
Quimbaya Gold Inc. ^^
CSE: QIM; OTCQB; QIMFG
XXIX Metal Corp.*
TSX:V: XXIX; OTCQB: QCCUF
Radisson Mining Resources
TSX-V: RDS; OTCQB: RMRDF
Yukon Metals Corp.*
CSE: YMC: OTCQB: YMMCF

THE MINING INVESTMENT EVENT – AGENDA FORMAT
Centre des congrès de Québec | Quebec Convention Centre
Corporate Presentations, Private Investor One-on-One Meetings & Networking Events

Mon. June 2
Early Registration
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
– CAUR Technologies Welcome Event – Badges & Beers; – Loggia, Quebec Convention Centre
– Pre-registration and live entertainment with The Tremors
DAY I – Tues. June 3
Producers, Royalty Co’s
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 6:30 pm – Midnight – THE Sponsors Gala Networking Event & Casino – THE Juneuary Lounge
DAY II – Wed. June 4
Critical & Transition Metals
7:00 am – 5:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 6:00 – 7:30 pm – THE Sponsors Cocktail Networking Event – THE Juneuary Lounge
– 9:00 pm – Midnight – THE AtkinsRéalis After Dark Event – Hilton Ballroom Foyer, 2nd Floor
DAY III – Thurs. June 5
Explorers & Developers
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
– Company Presentations, Keynote Speakers/Panels & Scheduled 1×1 Meetings
– 4:00 pm – Adieu Cocktails – Loggia, Quebec Convention Centre

THE Event is invitation only – Interested investors & issuers, please go here:
https://www.themininginvestmentevent.com/register or contact Jennifer Choi, jchoi@irinc.ca

THE Mining Investment Event-Canada’s Only Tier I Global Mining Investment Conference© is held annually in Québec City, Canada. It is independently sponsored and designed to facilitate privately arranged meetings between mining companies, international investors, and various mining government authorities. The conference provides a platform to hear from some of the most influential thought leaders in the sector.

THE Event is committed to promoting diversity, equality, and sustainability in the mining industry through education and innovation through its unique Student Sponsorship and SHE-Co Initiatives.

Joanne Jobin
CEO & Founder
IR.INC & VID Media
jjobin@irinc.ca
Jennifer Choi
Vice President, Operations
IR.INC & VID Media
jchoi@irinc.ca
Brhett Booker
Associate
IR.INC & VID Media
bbooker@irinc.ca
Sydney Schuch
Associate
IR.INC & VID Media
sydney@irinc.ca

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Vance Video AI Unveils Enhanced Version 1.0.0.1 with Upgraded Models and Accelerated Conversion Speeds

HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VanceAI Technology, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is excited to update Video AI, a professional AI Video Enhancer software designed to elevate video editing to new heights. With cutting-edge AI capabilities, Video AI transforms how creators and professionals enhance, upscale, and refine their video projects, delivering unparalleled quality and efficiency.

Innovative Features of Video AI
Revolutionary Speed and Efficiency

Video AI is engineered with advanced algorithms that significantly accelerate video processing, allowing users to achieve superior results in record time. Whether you’re a content creator, filmmaker, or hobbyist, this AI Video Enhancer ensures that professional-quality outputs are achievable without delays.

AI Video Upscaler: Achieve Stunning Visuals

The AI Video Upscaler leverages VanceAI’s proprietary deep learning technology to produce videos with remarkable clarity and vibrant colors. By capturing every detail with precision, it transforms footage into professional-grade visual experiences, ideal for high-resolution displays.

Advanced Video Denoising Technology

The Video Denoiser effectively removes unwanted noise and grain from videos, restoring clarity and detail to degraded or low-light footage. This feature ensures that older recordings and challenging scenes are polished to perfection, offering smooth playback and professional-quality results.

Continuous Breakthroughs of Video AI
New AI Model: Specialized Enhancement for Different Use Purposes

The latest update introduces a dedicated anime model, tailored specifically for anime video enthusiasts. Also, AI Video Stabilizer uses special AI models, far beyond traditional stabilizers. It enhances character details and background elements, delivering lifelike realism and maintaining the original style even at high magnification.

This innovation sets Video AI apart as a premium solution for preserving the artistic integrity of anime while enhancing visual quality.

SDR to HDR Conversion: A Leap in Visual Enhancement

The HDR10 conversion model represents a significant leap in video enhancement technology. By delivering stable, flicker-free performance, this feature elevates standard dynamic range (SDR) videos to high dynamic range (HDR) quality. Handles complex lighting and high-motion scenes effortlessly with AI Frame Rate Converter, ensuring a seamless and visually stunning experience.

About VanceAI Technology

Founded in 2020, VanceAI Technology has emerged as a pioneer in AI-driven solutions for video and image enhancement. The company is committed to empowering creators, businesses, and individuals by offering state-of-the-art tools that simplify workflows, enhance efficiency, and inspire creativity.

With a mission to empower creators and businesses alike, VanceAI continues to lead the industry in developing accessible, cutting-edge solutions.

Contact Information
Vance Video AI Official Website: https://vance.ai/
JP: https://ja.vance.ai/
DE: https://de.vance.ai/

Melco leads with the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide


MACAU SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 February 2025 – Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces its achievements in the newly released 2025 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), further excelling this year in its lead among integrated resorts in Asia and topping the competition across all of Macau. With three new FTG Five-Star awards granted to Melco across the Hotel, Restaurant and Spa categories, including for Studio City’s Epic Tower, The Spa at Epic Tower and Altira Macau’s Aurora restaurant, the Company has attained the most Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia with a record total of 107 stars.

Melco leads with the most FTG Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia
Melco leads with the most FTG Five-Star awards in Macau and Asia

Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman & CEO of Melco, said, “It is an honor to be recognized once again by FTG. We are thrilled to receive three new Five-Star awards across our hotels, restaurants and spas this year, highlighting our dedication to creating integrated resorts that offer superlative design, operation and guest experience. We are excited to welcome new and returning guests at our properties in Asia and Europe in the year ahead, as we continue to and enhance our luxury hospitality and entertainment offerings across Melco’s portfolio.”

The 19 Five-Star awards presented to Melco properties and facilities in 2025 FTG include:

Hotels Restaurants Spas
Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Alain Ducasse at Morpheus, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Morpheus Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau Yí, Morpheus, City of Dreams Macau Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Macau
Star Tower, Studio City Jade Dragon, Nüwa, City of Dreams Macau The Spa at Epic Tower, Studio City *
Epic Tower, Studio City * Pearl Dragon, Studio City Zensa Spa, Studio City
Altira Macau Aurora, Altira Macau * Altira Spa, Altira Macau
Nüwa, City of Dreams Manila Tenmasa, Altira Macau Nüwa Spa, City of Dreams Manila
Ying, Altira Macau

* New FTG Five-Star award winner

Hashtag: #melco #forbestravelguide #fivestar





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About Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Melco Resorts & Entertainment, with its American depositary shares listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQ: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates Altira Macau (), an integrated resort located at Taipa, Macau and City of Dreams (www.cityofdreamsmacau.com), an integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. Its business also includes the Mocha Clubs (), which comprise the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau. The Company also majority owns and operates Studio City (), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, a Philippine subsidiary of the Company currently operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol in the Republic of Cyprus (). The Company also continues to operate three satellite casinos in other cities in Cyprus (the “Cyprus Casinos”). For more information about the Company, please visit .

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.