Home Blog Page 1897

Collaboration across Bybit, DigiFT and UBS uMINT expands Collateral Solution for Institutions

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a strategic collaboration with DigiFT to support UBS’s USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (UBS uMINT), a token corresponding to the first tokenized investment fund launched by UBS Asset Management. Through this collaboration, Bybit will enable the shares of UBS’s tokenized money market investment fund, which are distributed via DigiFT, to be used as collateral on its platform for trading. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Bybit’s mission to connect traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset economy.

Issued by UBS Asset Management, the UBS uMINT is a money market investment built on the Ethereum public blockchain. Opened to external investors in November 2024, the UBS tokenized money market investment fund is distributed through authorized distribution partners. DigiFT, a licensed real-world assets (RWA) smart contract-based platform regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, is at present the largest distributor by volume of the UBS tokenized money market investment fund.

“DigiFT is an innovator in regulated blockchain distribution,” said Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit. “By working together, we are opening the door for more traditional institutions to unlock further utility from their tokenized money market products. Through the collaboration with Bybit, investors of the UBS tokenized money market investment fund will be able to use their holdings as collateral for trading in a secure and cost-efficient way. This partnership is another important step in bridging Web2 finance and Web3 innovation.”

Yoyee Wang, Head of Bybit’s B2B Business Unit at Bybit, added: “Our B2B team is dedicated to leading key initiatives in loans, custody, and strategic partnerships that enable institutions to safely and seamlessly integrate digital assets into their operations. Collaborating with DigiFT gives our institutional clients access to a high-quality, regulated product backed by one of the world’s most trusted financial brands, while benefiting from Bybit’s robust settlement and liquidity infrastructure.”

“As a regulated, smart contract-based, non-custodial RWA distributor, DigiFT’s vision has always been to make high-quality investment products accessible on-chain without compromising compliance. Through this collaboration, DigiFT exemplifies how regulated RWA infrastructure can deliver both capital efficiency and transparency to the financial markets of the future,” added Henry Zhang, Founder & Group CEO of DigiFT.

This collaboration strengthens Bybit’s B2B and institutional service portfolio, supporting its strategy to onboard more traditional financial institutions into the digital asset space. By supporting regulated tokenized products such as UBS Asset Management’s tokenized money market investment fund and integrating the UBS uMINT token via DigiFT, Bybit continues to set new benchmarks for trust, transparency, and innovation in Crypto-TradFi integration.

Collaboration across Bybit, DigiFT and UBS uMINT expands Collateral Solution for Institutions
Collaboration across Bybit, DigiFT and UBS uMINT expands Collateral Solution for Institutions

#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk  

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

For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social Media

Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube

DigiFT and/or its affiliates endeavor to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided, but do not guarantee its accuracy and reliability and accept no liability (whether in tort or contract or otherwise) for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracy or omission or from any decision, action or non-action based on or in reliance upon information contained in this article. This announcement does not constitute an invitation, recommendation or offer to subscribe for, purchase or enter into any transaction involving the above-mentioned product/service or any other services mentioned. The above-mentioned product/service is only available to accredited investors, professional investors and institutional investors through authorized regulated intermediaries. Before making any investment decision, please seek independent legal and financial advice. Clients intending to trade this product are reminded of the risks associated with such products and should carefully assess their investment objectives, risk appetite, financial situation and particular needs before making any investment decision. This material is provided exclusively for Accredited Investors, Professional Investors and Institutional Investors and it is not designed for Retail Customers, nor intended to address their investment objective.

Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close today: Koelnmesse welcomed three million visitors to the award-winning German Pavilion

  • German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” closes after 184 days with over three million visitors
  • Koelnmesse, as the organisation responsible for operations, reports resounding success

COLOGNE, GERMANY and OSAKA, JAPAN – Newsaktuell – 13 October 2025 – After 184 days, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka has closed its doors. More than three million people from around the world visited the pavilion during this time, and it has now been recognised with two awards from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) – the Sustainability Award and the Silver Award for Theme Development. Koelnmesse GmbH, commissioned by the Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) to organise and operate the German Pavilion, reports a resounding success.

View of the German Pavilion at Expo Osaka, with the iconic ring structure in the background. Photo credit: Jakob Studnar/Koelnmesse
View of the German Pavilion at Expo Osaka, with the iconic ring structure in the background. Photo credit: Jakob Studnar/Koelnmesse

“The German Pavilion has demonstrated impressively how large-scale international projects made in Germany can captivate audiences worldwide,” said Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse GmbH. “The BIE’s awards are a special acknowledgement of the concept, the outstanding teamwork of all those involved – and clear proof that Koelnmesse continues to set benchmarks in international competition.”

Koelnmesse CEO Gerald Böse at the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. For more than three decades, Koelnmesse has organized and operated German Pavilions at World Expos held under the auspices of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs.
Koelnmesse CEO Gerald Böse at the German Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. For more than three decades, Koelnmesse has organized and operated German Pavilions at World Expos held under the auspices of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs.

A flagship project for circular innovation

Under the theme “Shaping a Circular World Together”, the German Pavilion combined architecture, technology and emotion into an immersive experience. Visitors were able to explore how circular economy approaches, urban agriculture, hydrogen technologies and sustainable design can pave the way towards a sustainable future.

“Our aim was to present Germany as a land of innovation and as a driving force for a circular future,” explained Commissioner General Patrick Specht of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. “That we were able to inspire more than three million visitors with our pavilion, and were additionally honoured with the Sustainability Award as well as the Silver Award for Theme Development, is a tremendous achievement. It shows how strongly our concept resonated with people.”

Both the concept and its implementation captivated audiences: in visitor surveys, more than 90 per cent of guests said their expectations had been exceeded. Many described the German contribution as one of the best at the Expo. Particularly popular was the pavilion mascot Circular, which Expo visitors voted as the most beloved mascot of the entire Expo.

Great recognition for the German Pavilion

Shortly before the Expo concluded, the German Pavilion team welcomed its three-millionth visitor. At the same time, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) also honoured the German Pavilion with two awards: the Silver Award for Theme Development, which recognises pavilions that convey the Expo’s guiding theme in a particularly convincing, creative and coherent way, and the Sustainability Award, presented to the German Pavilion for its exemplary integration of sustainability both conceptually and in practice. This distinction places the project among Germany’s most successful Expo presentations to date.

“This achievement demonstrates what can be accomplished when creativity, engineering excellence and project management work hand in hand,” said Böse. “Expo 2025 showcased Germany as an open, innovative and sustainable partner within the global community – and we as Koelnmesse are proud to have played our part.”

An international collaborative effort

Commissioned by the BMWE, Koelnmesse once again delivered the German Pavilion – as it had done for several previous World Expos, most recently for Dubai 2020, Shanghai 2010 and Aichi 2005.The concept, planning and realisation this year were managed by the German Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Consortium, consisting of facts and fiction (concept and media design) and GL events Live (construction and implementation), with support from their Japanese subsidiary. Architectural design was provided by LAVA Architects (Berlin). The Culture Connect programme was curated by VOSS+FISCHER and Mike P. Heisel, while catering and retail operations were managed by 78degrees.

Press images of Expo 2025 in Osaka and the German Pavilion are available in our image database: Expo 2025 Photos | Koelnmesse

Video impressions of Expo 2025 in Osaka and the German Pavilion are available on our YouTube channel: Video Expo 2025 | Koelnmesse

Hashtag: #Expo2025Osaka #Koelnmesse

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

About Koelnmesse:

Koelnmesse employs around 1,200 people. As a city trade fair in the heart of Europe, it occupies the third largest trade fair grounds in Germany and, with almost 400,000 m² of hall and outdoor space, is among the top ten largest trade fair grounds in the world. Each year, Koelnmesse organises and manages around 80 trade fairs, guest events and corporate events in Cologne and in the most important markets all over the world. Its portfolio reaches over 49,000 exhibiting companies from 129 countries and around 2,5 million visitors from more than 220 nations. Until 2040, Koelnmesse is investing more than 1 billion euro in the development of the trade fair grounds with the most extensive investment program in its history, to allow it to cover all event formats in the future. Koelnmesse has celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 – 100 years in which Koelnmesse has brought people and markets together worldwide.

Waters Launches Charge Detection Mass Spectrometry Technology to Accelerate the Development of Next-Generation Biotherapeutics

Headlines:

  • Xevo™ CDMS facilitates direct, accurate mass detection for the largest, most heterogeneous biomolecules.1
  • Enables accurate analysis of protein complexes, nucleic acids, and gene delivery vehicles, including distinguishing between empty, partial, full, and overfull viral vector capsids in less than 10 minutes per sample.2
  • Decreases sample volumes by 100 times vs. current methods for assessing cells and nucleic acids.3

MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today unveiled the Waters Xevo Charge Detection Mass Spectrometer (CDMS), delivering unmatched measurement and characterization for the broadest range of mega-mass biomolecules central to next-generation therapeutics and structural biology. With the rapid growth of cell and gene therapies, mRNA, and complex protein therapeutics, scientists face significant challenges in analyzing increasingly large and heterogeneous drug modalities – yet existing tools are limited in resolution, sensitivity, and compliance-readiness. The Xevo CDMS System addresses these gaps with direct, individual-particle mass measurement for molecules up to 150+ MDa, enabling previously unattainable analysis of protein complexes, nucleic acids, lipid nanoparticles, viral vectors, and more.

“Waters continues to make strategic investments in large molecules, recognizing that advanced tools for bioanalytical characterization play a critical role in driving therapeutic breakthroughs. Today, we are proud to introduce the first-of-its-kind Xevo Charge Detection Mass Spectrometer, enabling the precise analysis of previously unmeasurable molecules,” said Udit Batra, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Waters Corporation. “We believe the Xevo CDMS will accelerate the global development of genetic medicines and other advanced modalities by providing a greater understanding of the characteristics of large molecules earlier in development, which is crucial for making life-changing therapies more accessible to patients.”

The Waters Xevo CDMS provides confident analysis of new modalities, like empty, partial, and full viral vector capsids, using up to 100-fold less sample volume than that required by current techniques, and delivering results in less than ten minutes, even at concentrations as low as 1010 vp/mL. This new capability paves the way for real-time characterization of gene therapies during process development – ultimately improving the safety and efficacy of advanced therapies. Additionally, CDMS absolves the need for deconvolution or digestion approaches to achieve simple and accurate analysis of complex molecules. This transformational mass spectrometry advancement supports a wide range of applications – from discovery and research, through process development, to regulatory approval and manufacturing.

“Our mission is to accelerate the development of gene therapies for genetically mediated cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer’s, where there is a significant unmet need in treatment options,” said Timothy Fenn, Ph.D., Vice President, Analytical Development and Quality Control, Lexeo Therapeutics. “With CDMS, we’re asking questions we didn’t know we could ask. It’s a game-changer for our analytical workflows, enabling us to generate accurate, reproducible results in minutes.”

At the heart of the Xevo CDMS is the Electrostatic Linear Ion Trap (ELIT), which provides direct measurement of individual ions through simultaneous measurement of their mass-to-charge ratio and mass. The novel technology was developed by Indiana University and Megadalton Solutions, founded by Distinguished Professors Martin Jarrold and David Clemmer at Indiana University. Waters acquired the technology assets and intellectual property rights of Indiana University in 2022 to accelerate its path to commercialization.

The Waters Xevo CDMS System is powered by the GxP-ready waters_connect™ Software and is available to order now.

ABOUT: Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Waters, Xevo, and waters_connect are trademarks of Waters Technologies Corporation.

Additional Resources:

Contact:

Molly Gluck
Head of External Communications
Waters Corporation
molly_gluck@waters.com
Mobile: +1.617.833.8166

References:

1 Demonstrated mass analysis on-instrument of various molecular species from <100 kDa to Chikungunya Virus complexes of >150 MDa. 

2 Time taken to acquire a statistically representative number of ions to enable characterization of AAV features.

3 Indicative of amount of sample required for sample preparation. Actual sample consumed during analysis is <5 µL. 

The Waters Xevo CDMS provides confident analysis of new modalities, like empty, partial, and full viral vector capsids, using up to 100-fold less sample volume than that required by current techniques, and delivering results in less than ten minutes.
The Waters Xevo CDMS provides confident analysis of new modalities, like empty, partial, and full viral vector capsids, using up to 100-fold less sample volume than that required by current techniques, and delivering results in less than ten minutes.

 

United Warehouse Management Limited (MVNC Subsidiary) Signed New 12-Year Land Lease to Expand Warehouse Operations

HONG KONG, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marvion Inc. (OTCQB: MVNC) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, United Warehouse Management Limited, has entered into a new 12-year land lease agreement with Kwan Tai Limited, extending the company’s existing leased premises to adjacent areas in order to support the growing demand for warehousing and logistics operations.

Under the new agreement, United Warehouse Management Limited will construct two additional medium-sized warehouses adjacent to its current facilities. This expansion will increase the overall storage capacity and enhance the company’s operational flexibility to accommodate a wider range of storage and logistics services.

The company confirmed that all three existing warehouses have been fully operational, with steady occupancy and a high renewal rate among key clients. This expansion represents another milestone for MVNC’s logistics strategy, reinforcing its commitment to optimizing assets and delivering sustainable long-term value for shareholders.

About Marvion

Mavion (OTCQB: MVNC) is a group provides logistics and warehousing services in the Hong Kong market. The group provides one-stop transport and storage solutions to business clients.

Website: http://www.unitedksk.com

For media queries, please contact:
ir@unitedksk.com

Massimo Group Expands UTV Lineup with New Buck 450 and T-Boss 900L Crew Models

GARLAND, Texas, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO), a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and products, today announced an expansion of its UTV lineup with the addition of the Buck 450 4WD UTV and the T-Boss 900L Crew UTV, further strengthening relationships with key retail partners nationwide.

Massimo T-Boss 900L Crew UTV
Massimo T-Boss 900L Crew UTV

This expansion underscores Massimo’s commitment to innovation, value, and continuous investment in its product offerings, giving customers more choices across both entry-level and premium categories.

In partnership with one of the nation’s largest farm and ranch stores, the first shipment of these new models will begin arriving in stores across the country in November, with additional deliveries continuing through the holiday season. The timing aligns perfectly with the peak sales period for outdoor and recreational vehicles.

This initial rollout—comprising multiple units across our model portfolio—will help establish a strong foundation for next year’s expanded sales and product placement strategy, reinforcing Massimo’s continued focus on growth, quality and nationwide reach.

Model Highlights

Buck 450 4WD UTV

  • 352 cc liquid-cooled EFI engine (25 HP)
  • Automatic CVT with on-demand 4WD
  • Independent suspension, 11-inch ground clearance

T-Boss 900L Crew UTV

  • 812 cc 3-cylinder EFI engine (~52 HP)
  • Crew seating for up to six passengers
  • 10-inch touchscreen display with GPS
  • Hydraulic-assist dump bed and full LED lighting
  • Premium comfort and all-terrain capability

David Shen, CEO of Massimo Group, said: “We continue to invest in expanding our product lineup and deepening our partnerships with our retail partners. The Buck 450 and T-Boss 900L represent our ongoing commitment to deliver high-quality vehicles that provide exceptional value for our customers.”

About Massimo Group

Massimo Group is a manufacturer and distributor of powersports products. Headquartered in Texas, the company offers a full lineup of UTVs, ATVs, and mini bikes built for outdoor adventure. Massimo Group is dedicated to providing high-performance, reliable, and affordable vehicles for consumers across the United States.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to Massimo Group. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Massimo Group’s future results of operations and financial position, Massimo Group’s business strategy, prospective costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated operations of Massimo Group are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “seek,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. Massimo Group cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Massimo Group ‘s control.

Investor Relations and Media Contacts

Massimo Group
Attn: Investor Relations
Email: ir@massimomotor.com
Website: www.massimomotor.com/investor-relations

Corporate Communications
IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork)
Email: editor@investorbrandnetwork.com
Website: www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com

 

Massimo Buck 450 4WD UTV
Massimo Buck 450 4WD UTV

Eightco Holdings Inc. ($ORBS) Makes Strategic Investment into Mythical Games to Accelerate Human Verification and Digital Identity in Gaming

Joining strategic round alongside Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and World

Proving gamers are playing against verified humans across gaming universes

Investment represents Eightco’s position as the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world

The Company is supported by a select group of strategic and institutional investors including: BitMine (BMNR), MOZAYYX, World Foundation, Wedbush, Coinfund, Discovery Capital Management, FalconX, Kraken, Pantera, GSR, Brevan Howard and more

EASTON, Pa., Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“Eightco” or the “Company”) today announced a strategic investment into Mythical Games (“Mythical” or “Mythical Games”) Series D financing, participating in a deal led by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and World Foundation. The transaction is expected to close the week of October 20. Eightco ($ORBS) is the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world, working in coordination with the Worldcoin ecosystem. This strategic investment reinforces Eightco’s ($ORBS) central role in shaping the future of digital identity and verification. It also aligns with Eightco’s current corporate roadmap to allocate up to 1% of its treasury assets toward venture-style investments that advance breakthrough authentication technologies.

“This investment marks another key step in our mission to become the authentication layer of the post-AGI economy,” said Dan Ives, Chairman of Eightco ($ORBS). “Eightco’s vision extends across critical fronts including enterprise and gaming authentication. By partnering with visionary leaders such as John Linden and Mythical Games, we’re bridging digital identity and entertainment, creating a trust framework that scales globally. Worldchain’s Proof of Human and single sign-on capabilities make it the ideal foundation for the next era of gaming and AI integration.”

Led by former Call of Duty studio head John Linden, Mythical Games is a pioneer in Web3 gaming and digital ownership, with a growing portfolio of leading franchises including NFL Rivals, Pudgy Penguins’ Pudgy Party, and FIFA Rivals. The company plans to expand its marketplace product to integrate with Worldchain, an ERC-20-compatible blockchain built for Proof of Human (PoH) verification and single sign-on, marking a major step forward in secure, verifiable gaming infrastructure.

Mythical Games’ expansion with Worldchain and World ID will enable seamless interoperability between gaming assets, wallets, and identity, giving players verified ownership of digital assets while reducing fraud and improving user onboarding. Together, Eightco, Mythical Games, and World are pioneering what comes next for AI-driven identity and digital economies. The strategic alignment ensures Mythical’s gaming ecosystem will be native to the same trust and identity stack that Eightco is building for the broader AI economy.

Mythical has three games live already with over 1 million installs each: Pudgy Party (in partnership with Pudgy Penguins), NFL Rivals (in partnership with NFL and NFLPA), and FIFA Rivals (in partnership with FIFA and FIFPRO). These games have over 10 million installs combined and have been featured numerous times by both Apple App Store and Google Play. The Mythical Marketplace have over 9.6 million funded wallets and handles over $400 million a year in NFT sales volume.

“Mythical is integrating with Worldchain to bring identity and trust into the next era of gaming,” said John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games. “Our vision is to make every player, whether in FIFA Rivals, Pudgy Party, or NFL Rivals, part of a verified, global economy where digital ownership and fair play are guaranteed. By partnering with Worldcoin, we can connect billions of players through secure, human-verified accounts that work seamlessly across games, marketplaces, and rewards. It’s about scaling real-world identity and on-chain utility together, turning gaming into the largest, most inclusive digital economy on the planet.”

“Mythical’s 9.6 million wallets represent an installed base of users that can build on World ID’s over 17 million verified user count,” continued Ives. “We expect this partnership and future deals to drive positive step-change functions in the World verified customer base.”

ABOUT EIGHTCO HOLDINGS INC.
Eightco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ORBS) is building the authentication and trust layer for the post-AGI world. Its mission centers on strategic pillars including consumer authentication, enterprise authentication, and gaming authentication. Through its pioneering digital asset strategies, including the first-of-its-kind Worldcoin treasury, and partnerships with leading technology innovators, Eightco is establishing a universal foundation for digital identity and Proof of Human (PoH) verification.

For additional details, follow on X:
https://x.com/iamhuman_orbs
https://x.com/divestech
 

ABOUT MYTHICAL GAMES
Acknowledged by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas 2021 and Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2024), Mythical Games is a next-generation game company creating world-class games and empowering players to take ownership of their in-game assets through the use of blockchain technology. The team has helped develop major franchises, including Call of Duty, Call of Duty Mobile, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, Magic: The Gathering, EA Madden, Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery, Marvel Strike Force, Modern Warfare, and Skylanders. Mythical’s games, Blankos Block Party, NFL Rivals, Pudgy Party, and FIFA Rivals, are already played by millions of consumers worldwide and create a new economy for players, allowing them to engage in a new way with games but also directly trade and transact safely with other players worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward looking. Words such as “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “expand,” “advance,” “develop” “believes,” “guidance,” “target,” “may,” “remain,” “project,” “outlook,” “intend,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” and other words and terms of similar meaning and expression are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such terms. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current beliefs and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: Eightco’s ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements; unexpected costs, charges or expenses that reduce Eightco’s capital resources; Eightco’s inability to raise adequate capital to fund its business; Eightco’s inability to innovate and attract users for Eightco’s products; future legislation and rulemaking negatively impacting digital assets; and shifting public and governmental positions on digital asset mining activity. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Eightco’s actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see Eightco’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Eightco undertakes no duty to update this information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Exceeding 3.03 Million Tokens and Total Crypto and Cash Holdings of $12.9 Billion

BitMine now owns greater than 2.5% of the ETH token supply, now at halfway point as it moves towards the ‘Alchemy of 5%’

BitMine releases October Chairman’s Message discussing Ethereum Supercycle

BitMine leads Crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of BMNR stock

BitMine Crypto + Cash Holdings + “Moonshots” total $12.9 billion, including 3.03 million ETH Tokens, unencumbered cash of $104 million, and other crypto holdings

BitMine is the 22nd most traded stock in the US, trading $3.5 billion per day (5-day avg)

BitMine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support BitMine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) BitMine Immersion Technologies (“BitMine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of Crypto for long term investment, today announced crypto BitMine crypto + cash + “moonshots” holdings totalling $13.4 billion.

As of October 12th at 6:00pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 3,032,188 ETH at $4,154 per ETH (Bloomberg), 192 Bitcoin (BTC), $135 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and unencumbered cash of $104 million.

BitMine crypto holdings reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc (MSTR), which owns 640,031 BTC valued at $73 billion. BitMine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

“The crypto liquidation over the past few days created a price decline in ETH, which BitMine took advantage of. We acquired 202,037 ETH tokens over the past few days pushing our ETH holdings to over 3 million, or 2.5% of the supply of ETH,” said Thomas “Tom” Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of BitMine. “We are now more than halfway towards our initial pursuit of the ‘alchemy of 5%’ of ETH.”

The GENIUS Act and SEC’s Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

Bitmine also published the October Chairman’s Message. This month, we are posting Chairman Lee’s keynote at Token2049 held in Singapore, where Lee discusses the Ethereum Supercycle. The related presentation is also posted on the BitMine website.

“Volatility creates deleveraging and this can cause assets to trade at substantial discounts to fundamentals, or as we say, ‘substantial discount to the future’ and this creates advantages for investors, at the expense of traders,” continued Lee. “This Chairman’s Message explains our framework for why we see Ethereum in a Supercycle driven by the AI and Wall Street moving into the blockchain.”

BitMine is now one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $3.5 billion (5-day average, as of October 10, 2025), ranking #22 in the US, behind Coinbase (rank #21) and ahead of UnitedHealth (rank #23) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

“BitMine continues to attract institutional investor capital as our high liquidity is appealing. The combined trading volume share of BitMine and MSTR is now 88% of all global DAT trading volume. We continue to lead our crypto treasury peers by both the velocity of raising crypto NAV per share and by the high trading liquidity of our stock,” said Lee.

The company recently released a corporate presentation, which can be found here: https://bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

The Chairman’s message can be found here:
https://www.bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://bitminetech.io/contact-us/

About BitMine
BitMine is a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network Company with a focus on the accumulation of Crypto for long term investment, whether acquired by our Bitcoin mining operations or from the proceeds of capital raising transactions. Company business lines include Bitcoin Mining, synthetic Bitcoin mining through involvement in Bitcoin mining, hashrate as a financial product, offering advisory and mining services to companies interested in earning Bitcoin denominated revenues, and general Bitcoin advisory to public companies. BitMine’s operations are located in low-cost energy regions in Trinidad; Pecos, Texas; and Silverton, Texas.

For additional details, follow on X:
https://x.com/bitmnr
https://x.com/fundstrat
https://x.com/bmnrintern

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements.” The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding progress and achievement of the Company’s goals regarding ETH acquisition and staking, the long-term value of Ethereum, continued growth and advancement of the Company’s Ethereum treasury strategy and the applicable benefits to the Company. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including BitMine’s ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; BitMine’s ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations and proposed future business; the competitive environment of BitMine’s business; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond BitMine’s control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of BitMine’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 3, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of BitMine’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. BitMine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: KIIT placed in 501 cohort globally, 5th Best in India

BHUBANESWAR, India, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KIIT Deemed to be University, (https://kiit.ac.in/), Bhubaneswar has made a big impact in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, securing the 5th position among all the universities in India. Significantly, KIIT is also the only institute from Odisha to feature in the national top 10 list — a matter of immense pride for the state and a reflection of its growing academic excellence.

KIIT University
KIIT University

Globally, KIIT has been placed in the 501–600 band among 2,191 universities and 5th nationally among 128 Indian institutions, marking a notable rise from its previous year’s position in the 601–800 band. This upward movement highlights the university’s sustained progress in global competitiveness and its emergence as one of India’s most dynamic and globally visible institutions. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) topped among Indian universities.

This year, KIIT has been ranked 259th in the world in the ‘Academic Excellence’ parameter of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Times Higher Education provides rankings based on five parameters. Remarkably, KIIT has performed best in India in ‘Industry Integration’, ‘International Outlook’ and ‘Social Commitment (SDGs)’ parameters.

According to the Times Higher Education evaluation, KIIT’s performance in THE World University Rankings 2026 reflects a decade of transformation—from local excellence to global recognition. The institution has demonstrated that a socially inclusive university from Odisha can compete with the world’s finest through innovation, compassion, and quality education.

Expressing happiness over this achievement, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS, (https://achyutasamanta.com/) said, “Every state aspires to have a university ranked among the top 500 globally. I am happy that KIIT, only 28 years since its inception and 22 years as a Deemed to be University, has been placed among the world’s top premier universities in the 501 cohort. This accomplishment is a source of pride for Odisha specifically, and for India as a whole.”

Highlights

  • Ranked 5th in India and the only university from Odisha to feature in the national top 10.
  • Significant improvement from last year’s position, reflecting its growing global competitiveness.
  • Top performance in India in the parameters of Industry Integration, International Outlook, and Social Commitment (SDGs).