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Applications Now Open for the 7th Guangzhou Award

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 29, the launch ceremony of the 7th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation (Guangzhou Award) took place in Seoul, South Korea, during the Metropolis Board of Directors Meeting, a key event marking Metropolis’ 40th anniversary. Mr. Hu Hao, Vice Mayor of Guangzhou, Mr. Jordi Vaquer, Secretary-General of Metropolis, and Ms. Emilia Saiz, Secretary-General of UCLG, attended and delivered speeches.

On behalf of the Guangzhou Municipal Government, Mr. Hu Hao announced the opening of the 7th Guangzhou Award. Through six previous editions, the Award has attracted participation from cities and local governments in over 100 countries and regions, offering valuable insights into enhancing urban governance capabilities. As the initiator and promoter of the Award, Guangzhou sincerely invites cities around the world to participate, share innovative governance solutions, and contribute wisdom and strength to building an open, inclusive, and sustainable community with a shared future for humankind.

Mr. Vaquer and Ms. Saiz acknowledged the role of the Guangzhou Award in promoting global urban innovation and mutual learning, and reviewed the Guangzhou Award’s efforts and achievements in fostering cooperation and sustainable development among cities worldwide. They stated that the Award has become a vital platform for showcasing local governance experiences and advancing global sustainable agendas. They encouraged more cities to submit their initiatives to jointly address global challenges such as climate change, social equity, and inclusive development, and to build more sustainable, resilient cities for the future.

During the ceremony, representatives from Guangzhou, UCLG, Metropolis, and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries joined the stage. The event culminated as the distinguished guests jointly unrolled a scroll symbolizing the global call for submissions, officially marking the launch of the 7th Guangzhou Award.

The Guangzhou Award was jointly established in 2012 by the City of Guangzhou, UCLG, and Metropolis. Its aim is to promote sustainable urban development and international cooperation by recognizing and disseminating innovative practices in urban governance. To date, six editions have been held, attracting over 1,600 initiatives worldwide. The Award has become a global platform for the exchange and sharing of advanced urban governance experiences.

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Daesang to Participate in ANUGA 2025, the World’s Largest Food Trade Fair, Highlighting European Market Expansion

  • From October 48, Daesang will showcase its Jongga and Ofood brands at the K-Food Partner Country Pavilion in Cologne, Germany, engaging with global consumers
  • Watch Michelin-starred chef Fabrizio Ferrari host live cooking shows featuring kimchi-infused European cuisine

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Daesang announced on the 29th that it will participate in ANUGA 2025, the world’s largest food trade fair, in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8. The exhibition marks an important step in its European expansion, positioning the company to pursue new growth opportunities and strengthen distribution networks.

Daesang announced that it will participate in ANUGA 2025, the world’s largest food trade fair, in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8
Daesang announced that it will participate in ANUGA 2025, the world’s largest food trade fair, in Cologne, Germany, from October 4 to 8

Celebrating its 38th edition, ANUGA is recognized as the world’s premier biennial food trade event. The 2025 exhibition will be the most expansive yet, with over 8,000 companies from 118 countries. Korea’s selection as the official Partner Country for the first time signifies the rising global profile of K-Food.

Within the K-Food Partner Country Pavilion, organized by the Korea Food Industry Association, Daesang will showcase its heritage as a global leader in fermentation while highlighting its international food brand O’food and the world’s No. 1 kimchi brand, Jongga. In the O’food and Jongga zones, visitors will experience Europe-produced Jongga Mat Kimchi, gochujang, and gochujang sauces, presented alongside traditional Korean minhwa artwork that reflects both the competitiveness of K-Food and the beauty of Korean culture.

To give buyers deeper insight into its offerings, Daesang will distribute portfolio books introducing O’food and Jongga products localized by country, together with AI-powered video content. Inspired by Daesang’s corporate identity, the booth is designed as a tree branching out from its roots. Rising 5 meters high and themed “Vibrant Bloom,” it is set to make a lasting impression on visitors.

To help European consumers enjoy kimchi in simple, versatile ways as part of their daily meals, Daesang will host live cooking shows. Michelin-starred chef Fabrizio Ferrari, familiar to Korean audiences from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars and JTBC’s Chef & My Fridge, will craft three signature dishes: Kimchi Carbonara, Kimchi Sandwich, and Kimchi Cheesecake.

Jeong-bae Lim, CEO of Daesang, stated, “This exhibition is a golden opportunity for Daesang to strengthen its competitiveness as a global brand and expand its presence in Europe. Through continuous innovation and a rigorous localization strategy, we will elevate the value of K-Food and position the company at the forefront of the European market.”

Daesang is accelerating its expansion in Europe as part of its mission to globalize K-Food. By adapting product formulations to meet regulatory requirements and introducing lineups tailored to European tastes, the company’s European subsidiary recorded a 35% year-on-year sales increase in 2024. To meet surging kimchi demand, Daesang is constructing Europe’s first large-scale kimchi plant, expected to produce over 3,000 tons of kimchi annually by 2030.

About Daesang Corporation

Founded in 1956, Daesang Corporation has been one of the world’s largest producers of fermented food products for over 60 years, and has grown to be the global leading Korean based food company by operating global brands such as Jongga, and O’Food which provides sauce, ready-to-eat meals, and many more products. Headquartered in South Korea, the company has also manufacturing subsidiaries in United States, Poland, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Visit www.daesang.com/en for more information.

Hyundai Mobis Partners with Over 20 Companies to Foster the K-Automotive Semiconductor

  • Aiming to strengthen the private-sector-led domestic automotive semiconductor ecosystem, expanding interdisciplinary cooperation across foundries, fabless companies, packaging companies, and more
  • The company hosted the inaugural Auto Semicon Korea with the goal to localize automotive semiconductors and create a self-sustaining domestic value chain and business opportunities
  • Expected to create new growth engines in the mobility sector and build a stable supply chain by securing independent semiconductor development capabilities and production capacity

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To strengthen automotive semiconductor competitiveness and expand the ecosystem in Korea, Hyundai Mobis(KRX 012330) is leading a collaboration of over 20 companies and research institutions. This marks the first private-sector-led ‘K-automotive semiconductor’ cooperation, expected to contribute to domestic automotive semiconductor industry development alongside core semiconductor localization.

'Auto Semicon Korea' by Hyundai Mobis
‘Auto Semicon Korea’ by Hyundai Mobis

Hyundai Mobis announced that it held the first ‘Auto Semicon Korea’ (ASK) on 29 at DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, Korea, attended by 23 companies and research institutions, including automakers, fabless companies, foundries, design houses, packaging companies, and design tool specialists.

The event was attended by Hyundai Mobis President Lee Gyu-suk, along with numerous C-suite executives and relevant officers from major companies, including Samsung Electronics, LX Semicon, SK keyfoundry, DB HiTek, GlobalFoundries, Dongwoon Anatech, and Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)

This marks the first joint initiative led by private companies, including Hyundai Mobis, to address the automotive semiconductor industry. Until now, the automotive semiconductor sector has been heavily reliant on foreign products from Europe, North America, and Japan. Korean companies have now united to form a self-sustaining value chain and create new business opportunities to improve this situation.

Hyundai Mobis plans to play a leading role in fostering the Korean automotive semiconductor industry alongside the major companies participating in the forum. As a global Tier 1 automotive supplier, Hyundai Mobis occupies a strategic position connecting technology and demand between automakers and semiconductor suppliers. Furthermore, the company is simultaneously a fabless company designing semiconductors and a supply chain manager, positioning it as a prime candidate to lead the domestic semiconductor industry.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Hyundai Mobis President Lee Gyu-suk, followed by presentations and discussions on various topics including ‘The Necessity of Establishing a Korean Automotive Semiconductor Ecosystem’, ‘Strategies for Localizing Core Mobility Semiconductors’, and ‘Technical Direction for Building a Collaborative Framework’.

“We are securing independent semiconductor design capabilities while pursuing joint development with fabless companies and design houses, and expanding cooperation with major foundries. We actively encourage companies specialized in home appliances or mobile to enter the mobility sector, and through this, we will take the lead in building the domestic ecosystem,” Lee said.

Hyundai Mobis plans to play a pivotal role in developing ASK into Korea’s leading automotive semiconductor forum starting this year. The forum will be held annually, and starting next year, participation will be encouraged from startups and existing companies possessing semiconductor-related technologies. The forum will also open its doors to relevant associations and major institutions.

  • Planning to build a supply chain satisfying both demand companies and suppliers simultaneously also giving an advantage in the race for R&D speed

Park Chul-hong, Executive Vice President and Head of the Semiconductor Business at Hyundai Mobis, emphasized the importance of synergy between automotive semiconductors and controllers, stating, “The key to automotive semiconductors lies in optimal integration with the controller.” He added, “To enhance the differentiated competitiveness of domestic companies, Hyundai Mobis defines controller-specific specifications and supports real-vehicle-based validation, enabling significantly faster development cycles.”

In fact, Hyundai Mobis projected that for drive systems, which determine electric vehicle range, pursuing integrated development rather than developing power semiconductors and core components separately could shorten the development time by up to nearly two years. This raises expectations that partners newly entering the automotive semiconductor field alongside Hyundai Mobis will be able to achieve results quickly.

The same applies to system semiconductors installed in controllers for core components. Hyundai Mobis is mass-producing a total of 16 types of semiconductors it developed in-house this year, including power, drive, communication, sensor, and data processing semiconductors, through external foundries. The volume reaches 20 million units. Analysis suggests that the more domestic companies participate, the faster results can be achieved in semiconductor localization, with significant economic ripple effects.

Hyundai Mobis plans to leverage this forum to actively support semiconductor companies with strengths in consumer sectors like mobile as they enter the mobility field in the short term. In fact, Hyundai Mobis’ semiconductor R&D process recently obtained the international ISO 26262 certification. The company intends to share its accumulated R&D expertise—gained throughout the entire process from design to quality management—with partners, thereby contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of domestic companies.

Among the companies participating in ASK, GlobalFoundries and Dongwoon Anatech recently completed joint development with Hyundai Mobis and are poised to begin mass production of next-generation lamps and power semiconductors. These companies, specialized fabless semiconductor companies in TV and mobile sectors respectively, are seen as examples of expanding their footprint into automotive semiconductors by partnering with Hyundai Mobis.

Meanwhile, according to a global market research firm, the automotive semiconductor market is growing rapidly at an average annual rate of 9%. This market is projected to grow to approximately $135 billion (about 188 trillion won) by 2030. Within this, Hyundai Mobis’ key order items—semiconductors for infotainment and connectivity, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and electrification—are expected to account for about 70% of the total market.

About Hyundai Mobis

Hyundai Mobis is the global no. 6 automotive supplier, headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Hyundai Mobis has outstanding expertise in sensors, sensor fusion in ECUs and software development for safety control. The company’s products also include various components for electrification, brakes, chassis and suspension, steering, airbags, lighting, and automotive electronics. Hyundai Mobis operates its R&D headquarters in Korea, with four technology centers in the United States, Germany, China, and India. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.mobis.com

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TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada sign MOU accelerating toward Net Zero with knowledge transfer and advanced low carbon technologies

Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to exchange knowledge and expertise to accelerate the adoption of CCUS technology and clean energy. This collaboration aims to advance cooperation leading the cement industry toward Net Zero by 2050 and support Thailand’s NDC 3.0 target while outlining a long-term plan for pilot projects in SARABURI SANDBOX.


BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada represented by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, signed an MOU to strengthen and enhance cooperation in sustainable industrial development and decarbonization. The MOU focuses the energy-related sector and advanced CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) technologies. The signing ceremony was honour witnessed by the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works, and senior representatives from the Government of Saskatchewan.

TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada sign MOU accelerating toward Net Zero with knowledge transfer and advanced low carbon technologies

The Government of Saskatchewan represented by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, brings extensive expertise in low carbon technologies. TCMA, meanwhile, has longstanding commitment in advancing Thailand’s cement industry towards Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap.

Mr. Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice Chairman and acting Chairman of the TCMA stated that this MOU marks an important step for the Thai cement industry in expanding partnerships with international experts to accelerate progress toward Net Zero in 2050.

“TCMA is delighted to sign this MOU with the government of Saskatchewan represented by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development. This collaboration aims to accelerate the Thai cement industry’s progress toward achieving the Net Zero 2050 goal by facilitating collaboration on technological advancements on green energy transition and CCUS technologies. Furthermore, if a pilot project can be established in SARABURI SANDBOX, it would be beneficial in supporting Thailand’s green economy. It could serve as a role model on industry decarbonization and inspire the regional and beyond.” said Vice Chairman of TCMA.

This MOU collaboration covers the joint development, exchange, and enhancement of knowledge in green energy transition and CCUS technologies, including the exploration of pilot projects. A joint working group will be established to drive implementation, with progress being tracked through an annual report.

The initiative emphasizes technical expertise, capacity building, and knowledge transfer in green energy and CCUS technologies through training, workshops, seminars, and other activities, while also promoting business connections between Saskatchewan and Thailand.

Hon. Warren Kaeding, Minister of Trade and Export Development, Saskatchewan stated “This partnership demonstrates how Saskatchewan’s expertise in clean energy and innovation is creating global opportunities. The collaboration with TCMA provides not only an opportunity to share knowledge and experience with Thailand and ASEAN but also reinforces Canada–Thailand relations in advancing greenhouse gas reduction, a critical global agenda, alongside expanding trade and investment opportunities between our countries.”

Mr. Pavich Kesavawong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment stated “The Department commends both parties for their vision in initiating this collaboration. It will give Thailand access to advanced technologies and innovations essential for achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets. The DCCE stands ready to support this partnership by integrating economic opportunities with social benefits, ensuring alignment across sectors, and translating policies and plans into action to drive Thailand toward a low-carbon society in a concrete manner.”

Mr. Panotson Sujayanont, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works added “Carbon reduction is a priority for the industrial sector and a key enabler for the country’s competitiveness. It also creates opportunities to access innovations that enhance industrial sustainability. The DIW is ready to support this collaboration as a mechanism to promote the adoption of advanced technologies and low-carbon innovations, facilitating Thai industries to transition toward green and truly sustainable economic development.”

The signing of this MOU between TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada represented by the Ministry of Trade and Export Development, establishes a framework for exchanging knowledge and expertise, as well as fostering collaboration to advance the adoption of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) technology and clean energy. The agreement also includes pilot projects supported by the Department of Climate Change and Environment and the Department of Industrial Works. This marks a key milestone for the TCMA in supporting Thailand’s efforts to achieve its climate goals.

Hashtag: #ThailandCanada #SK #TCMA #สมาคมอุตสาหกรรมปูนซีเมนต์ไทย #ThaiCementClimateAction #TCMAtoNetZero2050

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Dell InnovateFest 2025 to Tackle Mental Health Concerns among Teenagers and Caregivers of PWIDs


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 September 2025 – Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) today held the grand finals of its third annual Dell InnovateFest, an inter-tertiary hackathon dedicated to empowering the next generation of technologists. Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, attended the event as Guest-of-Honour. Mr Lee delivered the opening address and presented the awards to the winning teams.

Minister of Education, Desmond Lee, taking a group photo with the winning teams of InnovateFest 2025
Minister of Education, Desmond Lee, taking a group photo with the winning teams of InnovateFest 2025

This year’s competition, in partnership with Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) and Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH), challenged students to develop innovative, technology-driven solutions to address mental health concerns for teenagers and caregivers of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs).

This aligns closely with Singapore’s National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy. According to the Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor 2023 report, mental health is now the leading health concern in Singapore and across 31 countries. The recent National Youth Mental Health Study found that 1 in 3 Singaporean youth (aged 15–35) reported severe or extremely severe symptoms of depression or anxiety and 25.3% of young adults (aged 18-29) experienced poor mental health in 2024.

Building on the success of previous years, this hackathon continues Dell’s commitment to harnessing technology for social good. The teams were tasked to create practical applications using cutting-edge technologies such as AI, GenAI and cloud-native platforms, as well as technologies from solutions providers like Microsoft, NVIDIA® and NCS, supported on Dell infrastructure, to foster a more inclusive and resilient society. They were also mentored by experts from the Dell Technologies Asia Pacific and Japan AI Innovation Hub (AIIH) equipping them with future-ready skills in the area of AI engineering, platform engineering, machine learning operations, containerisation and cloud-native architecture.

The newly launched hub is focused on AI transformation, enablement and leadership, aligned to Singapore’s National AI Strategy 2.0. Partnering with the local polytechnics and autonomous universities, the Hub aims to integrate essential AI skills into existing curricula and train 10,000 students and mid-career professionals by 2025. This hands-on approach mirrors Singapore’s emphasis on building a people-first AI-fluent workforce, outlined during the National Day Rally 2025. Through tackling real-world social challenges using AI technologies, students gain practical experience that contributes both to personal growth and societal progress.

Dell InnovateFest 2025 brought together 55 finalists from 10 polytechnics and autonomous universities1 across Singapore. Finalists were chosen, either from school-level competitions such as Dell InnovateDash and Dell Cloud Native Award or nominated by their lecturers to represent their institutions.

The competition culminated in a grand finals on 29 September 2025 at the National Gallery Singapore, where finalist teams presented their solutions to a panel of judges. The final competition provided a unique platform for students to apply their technical skills to real-world problems, receive mentorship from industry experts and compete for a grand prize of SGD 10,000 for each of the winning polytechnic and university teams.

The team from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, with their innovative solution MindEase, and the team from Singapore Management University, with their mobile application Interstellar, emerged as the winners of the polytechnic and university tracks, respectively.

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1 Participating autonomous universities and polytechnics include Nanyang Technology University, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic.

Hashtag: #DellInnovateFest2025 #DellTechnologies #InnovationForGood #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthEmpowerment #EducationTech

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About Dell Technologies

(NYSE: DELL) helps organisations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.

BitMine Immersion (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Exceeding 2.65 Million Tokens and Total Crypto and Cash Holdings of $11.6 Billion

BitMine now owns greater than 2% of the ETH token supply as it moves towards the ‘Alchemy of 5%’

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 $11.6 billion, including 2.651 million ETH Tokens, unencumbered cash of $436 million, and other crypto holdings

BitMine is the 26th most traded stock in the US, trading $2.6 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, Sept. 29, 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 $11.6 billion.

As of September 28th at 7:00pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 2,650,900 ETH at $4,141 per ETH (Bloomberg), 192 Bitcoin (BTC), $157 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and unencumbered cash of $436 million.

BitMine crypto holdings reigns as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc (MSTR), which owns 639,835 BTC valued at $71 billion. BitMine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

“As we enter the final months of 2025, the two Supercycle investing narratives remain AI and crypto. And both require neutral public blockchains. Naturally, Ethereum remains the premier choice given its high reliability and 100% uptime. These two powerful macro cycles will play out over decades. Since ETH’s price is a discount to the future, this bodes well for the token and is the reason BitMine’s primary treasury asset is ETH,” said Thomas “Tom” Lee of Fundstrat, Chairman of BitMine. “As we mentioned in our August Chairman’s message, the power law benefits large holders of ETH, hence, we pursue 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.

“We continue to believe Ethereum is one of the biggest macro trades over the next 10-15 years,” continued Lee. “Wall Street and AI moving onto the blockchain should lead to a greater transformation of today’s financial system. And the majority of this is taking place on Ethereum.”

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 $2.6 billion (5-day average, as of September 26, 2025), ranking #26 in the US, behind Marvell Technology (rank #25) and ahead of Visa (rank #27) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

“At BitMine, we are leading 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

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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.

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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.

Eagle Eye Unveils Smart Rewards, A Real-Time Omnichannel Loyalty and Incentive Solution for Retailers

New real-time personalization execution solution from the leaders in retail loyalty technology instantly creates rewarding customer experiences when they matter most

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eagle Eye, a leading SaaS and AI technology company that delivers loyalty, personalized promotions and omnichannel marketing solutions for retail, travel and hospitality brands, today announced the launch of Smart Rewards, a real-time loyalty, incentive and customer engagement solution that forms a core component of the company’s Smart Checkout product suite. The new solution allows retailers to deliver and execute precisely targeted rewards and incentives to members at the exact moment of purchase, processing complex loyalty calculations faster than a Google search.

Smart Rewards allows retailers to deliver personalized customer experiences across any channel while maintaining speed and accuracy at checkout. For example, a shopper checking out at their local grocery store might have a discount automatically applied because they previously qualified for a discount off their next shop over $50. Importantly for the retailer, this process happens fast; the platform processes all valid discounts, rewards and points in less than 150 milliseconds, enabling retailers to move beyond the constraints of traditional point-of-sale systems and deploy loyalty incentives and offers at unlimited scale.

“Retailers today need the ability to recognize customers instantly and apply the most relevant rewards in real-time, regardless of where the transaction takes place,” said Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye. “With Smart Rewards, retailers can create personalized shopping experiences that feel immediate, consistent and scalable across every interaction.”

How Smart Rewards Works

The process begins by identifying a loyalty program member at checkout. Smart Rewards analyzes the member’s basket, checks their digital wallet for applicable discounts, points and incentives, and cross-references reward eligibility against basket items. The system then applies the discounts to the checkout total and sends it back to the point-of-sale system in real-time while also sending accrued rewards, updated points balances and other loyalty entitlements back to the digital wallet for the retailer to display through their app or web Experience.

Simultaneously, the Smart Rewards platform leverages a variety of fraud protection and offer control tools to prevent misuse. These include a promotions ordering feature to determine which of multiple offers is prioritized (usually to maximize) member benefits, stacking rules to control the number of offers used in a single transaction and item promotion limits to avoid over-rewarding individual products. It also offers advanced refund and exchanges functionality to automatically re-analyze baskets when items are returned, reclaiming points or reversing redemptions to discourage abuse and protect profit margins.

Built for Omnichannel Retail

Smart Rewards’ API-first architecture ensures consistent loyalty experiences across all member touchpoints, from brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce storefronts to shopping and loyalty apps. This unified omnichannel approach helps retailers build stronger member relationships while creating a rewarding connection in the moments that matter the most.

Smart Rewards is part of Eagle Eye’s comprehensive Smart Checkout suite, which provides retailers with integrated tools for executing modern commerce. Easily integrated into existing retail technology stacks, the entire Smart Checkout suite’s cloud-based infrastructure supports rapid scaling to meet growing business demands.

For more information about Smart Rewards, or to arrange an interview with an Eagle Eye executive, please contact Vanessa Horwell at vhorwell@thinkinkpr.com.

About Eagle Eye
Eagle Eye is a leading SaaS and AI company, enabling retail, travel and hospitality brands to earn lasting customer loyalty through harnessing the power of real-time, omnichannel and personalized marketing. Our powerful technology combines the world’s most flexible and scalable loyalty and promotions capability with cutting edge, built-for-purpose AI to deliver 1:1 personalization at scale for enterprise businesses, globally.

Our growing customer base includes Loblaws, Southeastern Grocers, Giant Eagle, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, JD Sports, E.Leclerc, Carrefour, the Woolworths Group and many more. Each week, more than 1 billion personalized offers are seamlessly executed via our platform, and over 700 million loyalty member wallets are managed worldwide.

AI-powered, API-based and cloud-native, Eagle Eye’s enterprise-grade technology is fully certified by the MACH Alliance and has received recognition from leading industry bodies, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC and QKS. Visit www.eagleeye.com to learn more.

Makera Z1 Makes Global Debut at IFA 2025, Wins Innovation Award, and Sets Stage for Kickstarter Launch

Entry-Level CNC. Pro-Level Power.

MIDDLETOWN, Del., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Makera, the pioneer in smart desktop CNC solutions, took center stage at IFA 2025 (Sept 5–9, Messe Berlin) with the world premiere of the Makera Z1 Desktop CNC Machine. In its very first public appearance, the Z1 not only drew enthusiastic crowds but also earned the prestigious IFA Innovation Award 2025 (Best in Content Creation)—cementing its status as one of the show’s standout technologies.


Makera Z1 Makes Global Debut at IFA 2025, Wins Innovation Award, and Sets Stage for Kickstarter Launch

A First Look at Makera Z1

Compact yet powerful, the Makera Z1 is designed to lower the barrier of entry into CNC without compromising on capability. Built around the brand motto “Entry-Level CNC, Pro-Level Power”, the Z1 introduces features that make advanced digital fabrication truly accessible:

  • One-click auto-calibration – eliminating the most frustrating hurdle for beginners.
  • User-friendly Makera Studio software – with preloaded templates and intuitive workflows, no coding required.
  • 0.02mm positioning precision – delivering functional accuracy at an entry-level price point.
  • 4-axis machining & laser engraving – opening creative versatility in wood, plastics, and soft metals.
  • Modular dust management – built-in air-blowing for light projects, with seamless integration to the Makera Cyclone Dust Collector for advanced filtration.
  • Compact footprint (35 × 47 × 45 cm) and lightweight (17 kg) – a true desktop solution for homes, classrooms, and studios.

IFA visitors also experienced the RC Tank Battle Arena, where CNC-built tanks competed in real-time matches—an interactive showcase of how precision machining can inspire playful creativity.

Award-Winning Innovation

The IFA Innovation Award 2025 jury recognized Z1 as a breakthrough that “redefines accessibility without sacrificing performance.” Unlike most budget CNCs that underperform, or professional systems that intimidate new users, the Z1 was praised for bridging the gap—delivering professional-grade reliability in a design built for everyday creators.

Why Z1 Matters Now

Surveys confirm why many creators hesitate to adopt CNC:

  1. Budget CNCs often don’t work: weak performance leads to wasted investment.
  2. High-end CNCs feel risky: cost and complexity keep new users out.

The Z1 directly addresses these barriers. By inheriting Makera’s precision engineering from the Carvera series—used in fields as advanced as regenerative medicine research—the Z1 guarantees trust, reliability, and performance, but at a price and usability level that finally makes sense for first-time makers, educators, and hobbyists.

Looking Ahead: Global Livestream & Kickstarter Launch

Makera confirmed that the Z1’s online world premiere will take place on September 29, 2025, at 7 PM EDT, in a YouTube livestream where the team will share more details on the new product and officially announce the Kickstarter campaign.

Following the success of previous crowdfunding campaigns—Carvera (~$1.75M) and Carvera Air (~$3.5M)—the Z1 Kickstarter will mark Makera’s most ambitious step yet in its mission to democratize manufacturing tools.

“With the Z1, we’re not lowering the bar—we’re breaking barriers,” said Josh, CEO of Makera. “It’s about giving more people the confidence to start their CNC journey with a machine they can trust, one that grows with them. This is how we see the future of making: powerful, accessible, and for everyone.”

About Makera

Founded by a team of makers, Makera designs intelligent desktop CNC machines that combine automation, precision, and accessibility. From the high-performance Carvera series—trusted in classrooms, studios, small businesses, and medical labs—to the newly introduced Z1, Makera empowers creators worldwide to turn ideas into reality.

For more information and livestream registration, visit: Makera YouTube Channel Live Stream

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Unveiling the Makera Z1 & Kickstarter Launch Plan @YouTube Livestream