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Yandex open-sources neural network for 4x faster cleanup of remote coastlines

Yandex

Yandex B2B Tech, Yandex School of Data Analysis, and the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), have developed and open-sourced a neural network designed to streamline coastal waste cleanup in hard-to-reach regions. Deployed successfully in the remote areas of South Kamchatka Federal Nature Reserve, the technology is now being tested in the Arctic and beyond. Aligned with World Environment Day 2025 ’s focus on ending plastic pollution, this open-sourced solution can help environmental agencies and volunteers accelerate solid waste removal, including plastics, in ecologically sensitive zones worldwide. The problem and evolution of solutions More than 11 million tons of plastic — approximately 85% of all marine waste — end up in the world’s oceans annually, mainly in the form of food packaging and fishing gear. If no action is taken, the amount of plastic waste could increase to 29 million tons by the year 2040. Marine plastic pollutants, once believed to take centuries to decompose, degrade far faster into microplastics when exposed to sunlight and seawater, threatening the life and health of wildlife that ingests it. Enhancing this threat are “ghost nets” — discarded fishing gear accounting for 60% of ocean debris — that lethally trap various marine species. While much of the waste remains in the oceans, a significant part is washed ashore, often in remote coastal areas. Meanwhile, volunteers often focus on accessible coastal areas, remote sites remain polluted — largely because teams cannot determine the critical resources (team size, tools, specialized equipment) required for effective cleanup operations beforehand. Moreover, traditional mapping of polluted areas relies on labor-intensive manual geotagging, limiting scalability. With machine learning automating waste detection and analysis, the neural network developed by Yandex and FEFU researchers now streamlines pollution assessment, offering a faster, cost-effective alternative to outdated methods — a critical step in combating the marine crisis globally. Proven impact and opportunities for global adoption During expeditions in Kamchatka’s nature reserves, the neural network revealed that 33–39% of coastal waste was plastic containers and packaging, while 27–29% derived from industrial fishing. By deploying the tool, volunteer teams cleared 5 tons of waste four times faster than traditional methods, mobilizing an optimal number of volunteers and determining the pieces of equipment needed for the cleanup. Further project development in 2025 includes deployments across Far Eastern and Arctic national parks, where challenging terrain complicates waste management. Addressing the pressing issue of pollution, this solution can be further developed and implemented by local volunteer teams and government agencies in Indonesia and other countries with coastal areas, riverbanks, and similar environments, enabling more effective solid waste monitoring and cleanup. Additionally, having an open codebase, it can be customized to detect new types of waste, monitor endangered species, and support other environmental efforts. How the AI solution works The AI solution development leveraged computer vision, specifically semantic image segmentation, to automate solid waste detection. This method divides images into pixel groups, assigning each to a specific waste type: fishing nets, iron, rubber, large pieces of plastic, concrete, and wood, achieving over 80% accuracy. The neural network then maps waste locations, estimates volume and weight, and calculates the required workforce and equipment (for instance, dump trucks, all-terrain vehicles). This data-driven approach optimizes logistics, reducing cleanup time and costs. The neural network can be integrated with various mapping tools, such as the open-source QGIS. The neural network codebase is fully open-sourced and available on GitHub. Environmental agencies and volunteer organizations around the world can use the model for free and modify it for their own pollution management tasks. About Yandex Yandex is a global technology company that builds intelligent products and services powered by machine learning. The company aims to help consumers and businesses better navigate the online and offline world. Since 1997, Yandex has been delivering world-class, locally relevant search and information services and has also developed market-leading on-demand transportation services, navigation products, and other mobile applications for millions of consumers across the globe. Supporting visuals: https://bit.ly/cleanupimages Contact Details Media Team media@nettresults.com

June 05, 2025 06:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time

AEON Integrates TRON Network to Enable Seamless In-Store Payments

AEON

Singapore - June 5, 2025 – AEON, the next-generation crypto framework built for payments, has integrated the TRON network to enable seamless in-store payments. Through AEON Pay, users can now transact using TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network. USDT and USDD on TRON for offline payments are also included to bring fast and low-cost digital payments into everyday retail experiences. This integration marks a major milestone in AEON’s mission to make crypto spending frictionless and widely accessible, while significantly expanding the utility of TRON-based digital assets in global retail environments. As one of the most actively used public layer-1 blockchains, TRON’s high throughput and low transaction fees have earned it a reputation for fast and secure payments. In addition to TRX, USDD and USDT on TRON can now be used to make purchases at thousands of physical retail locations. From global franchises to local stores, approximately 10,000 brands and 20 million merchants across Southeast Asia can now tap into a circulating supply of $77B+ stablecoins on TRON. Expansion into Africa and Latin America is currently in development. “TRON encompasses a global community that has embraced blockchain as a fast, affordable, reliable, and stable means of transacting,” said AEON’s CEO, Eddie Li. “The sheer volume of users and stablecoin activity on their network is extremely well-suited to AEON’s growing suite of payment services for users around the world.” To make purchases, users simply open the AEON Pay app, scan the merchant’s QR code, and pay directly with their TRON-based digital assets. By tapping into TRON’s expansive global user base, AEON is accelerating crypto adoption where it matters most: on the streets, in cafes, and at retail counters. “AEON Pay’s integration greatly enhances TRON’s mission to become a global settlement layer,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson for the TRON DAO. “We each approach the goal of driving Web3 adoption by building bridges between crypto and traditional finance.” This strategic collaboration with TRON underscores AEON’s leadership in real-world crypto payment innovation. As AEON continues to shape a globally connected Web3 economy, its support for TRON reaffirms its commitment to driving mass adoption of crypto and integrating it into everyday payment experiences. About AEON AEON is the next-generation crypto payment framework, built for AI to drive intelligent, automated payments across Web3 and simplify how crypto works in real life. With omni-chain support, AEON's AI Payments system allows intelligent agents to manage and automate transactions, payments, subscriptions, and remittances for users. With offerings like Web3 Mobile Payment that allows users to pay with crypto across 10,000 brands at 20+ million retail merchants in SEA, Africa and Latin America, Online Web3 Payment, Swap Pay, and a growing suite of AI-integrated payment services, AEON aims to create a future of crypto finance that's intelligent, scalable, and borderless, where AI meets real life through seamless, scalable payments for next billion of users. Media Contact Amber Sun media@aeon.xyz Website | X | Telegram | Medium About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $77.7 billion. As of June 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 310 million in total user accounts, more than 10 billion in total transactions, and over $21.5 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network Contact Details Amber Sun media@aeon.xyz

June 05, 2025 10:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Reservoir and Tanimura & Antle Dedicate 40 Acres to Accelerate AgTech Innovation in Salinas Valley

The Reservoir

The Reservoir, a California company developing a new system for agricultural technology innovation, has secured a long-term lease for Reservoir Farms, its nonprofit on-farm startup incubator, on 40 acres of farmland in Salinas, California, in partnership with Tanimura & Antle, one of America’s most respected family-owned produce growers. This strategic collaboration marks a major milestone in building the first Reservoir Farms location into a world-class hub for scalable, farmer-driven technology solutions. Located at the historical and iconic corner of Highway 68 and Hitchcock Road in Salinas, this farmland has been cultivated for specialty crops like strawberries, leafy greens, and vegetables, making it an ideal foundation for Reservoir Farms' mission to innovate at the intersection of agriculture and technology. Owned by the Tanimura family, this farmland is situated minutes from downtown Salinas, 60 miles south of Silicon Valley and surrounded by some of the nation’s most productive specialty crop acreage, well positioned to become a living laboratory for the development, testing, and demonstration of next-generation agtech solutions. Reservoir Farms will leverage this site to incubate startups, pilot robotics and automation technologies, and foster sustainable agricultural practices—providing a real-world proving ground that bridges the gap between invention and adoption. “Partnering with Tanimura & Antle to secure this exceptional farmland ensures Reservoir Farms can serve as the launchpad for the next generation of agtech – bringing together growers, technologists, and the community to tackle the most pressing challenges facing our food system,” said Danny Bernstein, founder and CEO of the Reservoir. “Thanks to the partnership with the Tanimura family, agtech innovation can be directly connected to farmland, accelerating our ability to deliver real-world solutions. Since announcing Reservoir Farms with Western Growers, the overwhelming interest from startups and consistent industry collaboration underscores how pressing and essential the nature of this work.” Developed in partnership with Western Growers, Reservoir Farms is a new nonprofit, on-farm startup incubator that helps agricultural robotics and automation companies develop, test, and scale breakthrough technologies directly in working farm environments. It’s designed to close the gap between promising prototypes and real-world deployment, accelerating solutions to generational challenges in agriculture while supporting inclusive rural economic development. The initiative will initially allocate 10 acres of land for dedicated test plots, providing startups with the opportunity to innovate in crop cultivation, including at least five for strawberries and five for leafy greens and vegetables. Plantings will follow a staggered schedule to optimize growth and research. Additionally, expanded plot sizes will be available to accommodate startups and projects as operations scale. Built for Innovation from the Ground Up The combination of state-of-the-art shop spaces and expansive multi-crop farmland for R&D opens unique opportunities for startups and established firms to partner directly with growers, test and improve technologies in real-world settings, and bring products to market faster. “Tanimura & Antle has long been committed to sustainable agricultural production and today, achieving that goal requires access to cutting-edge innovation. As a company rooted in innovation, we’re proud to partner with the Reservoir to help bridge the gap between technologists and growers. By opening access to select acreage, we aim to accelerate advancements that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term sustainability for California farms and beyond,” said Brian Antle, Executive Vice President of Sales at Tanimura & Antle. Reservoir Farms is committed to: Empower Local Farmers: Providing hands-on access to the latest AgTech innovations, helping them address labor shortages, reduce input costs, and improve crop yields. Strengthen the AgTech Industry: Supporting over 50 new companies within five years. Boost the Local Economy: Creating over 500 new jobs for Salinas Valley residents and fostering workforce development in high-tech agriculture. Promote Sustainability: Advancing solutions that improve farmer economics, water efficiency, soil health, and environmental stewardship across the region. “This initiative reinforces the region’s role as a leader in agricultural innovation while addressing critical challenges in food security, environmental sustainability, and rural economic development,” said Bernstein. The groundbreaking of Reservoir Farms in Salinas is planned for late summer 2025. About the Reservoir: The Reservoir is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building tech incubators for California’s future. Founded in 2024, the Reservoir creates spaces where startups, researchers, organizations, and corporations can develop and test innovations beyond Silicon Valley, focusing on rural areas like the Central and Salinas Valleys. The Reservoir drives economic growth, workforce development, and environmental resilience across California’s agricultural heartlands. Learn more at www.thersvr.org. Contact Details AgTech PR for The Reservoir Jennifer Goldston jennifer@agtechpr.com Company Website https://reservoir.co/

June 04, 2025 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Kevel Welcomes Ad Tech Veteran Mark Mannino to Board of Directors, Accelerating Retail Media Innovation

Kevel

Kevel, the leading retail media technology provider, today announced the appointment of Mark Mannino to its Board of Directors. Mannino, a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership in advertising technology and digital commerce, brings invaluable expertise to Kevel as the company continues to revolutionize the retail media landscape. As the current President of VidMob and former executive at Amazon and Flywheel, Mannino's experience aligns perfectly with Kevel's mission to empower businesses to create, optimize, and scale standout retail media platforms. His addition to the board comes at a pivotal time for Kevel, following its recent acquisition of Nexta and the upcoming launch of the Kevel Console, a unified self-service platform for both product ads and display capabilities. "Mark's deep understanding of programmatic advertising, retail media, and data-driven marketing will be instrumental in guiding Kevel's strategic direction," said James Avery, CEO of Kevel. "His track record of driving innovation at scale while maintaining a sharp commercial focus is exactly what we need as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in retail media." Mannino's appointment reinforces Kevel's commitment to providing retailers with flexible, customizable, and privacy-first technology. His expertise will help shape Kevel's approach to key initiatives, including: Expanding Kevel's Retail Media Cloud™ capabilities, offering ultimate flexibility for retailers to create bespoke ad solutions. Enhancing Kevel's unified offsite strategy, enabling retailers to extend their reach across search, social, and display channels. Accelerating the development of AI-driven audience segmentation and real-time decisioning tools. Strengthening Kevel's position as the most secure and privacy-compliant retail media tech provider. "I'm excited to join Kevel's board at such a pivotal time for the company and the retail media industry," said Mannino. "Kevel's API-first approach and commitment to empowering retailers with full control over their retail media tech stacks sets them apart in the market. I look forward to contributing to Kevel's mission of helping businesses build, level up, and scale their retail media networks." With Mannino's guidance, Kevel is poised to further accelerate its growth and innovation in the retail media space. The company's focus on providing comprehensive solutions that drive performance and revenue growth, coupled with its rapid implementation capabilities, positions Kevel as a future-ready partner for retailers looking to optimize their advertising strategies. About Kevel Kevel is revolutionizing retail media with its AI-powered, API-first Retail Media Cloud®, empowering retailers, marketplaces, and eCommerce platforms to build, level up, and scale custom ad networks while maintaining full control of their first-party data. By offering unparalleled flexibility in ad serving, audience segmentation, and self-serve capabilities, Kevel enables businesses to launch impactful retail media programs in weeks, not years. Kevel's mission is rooted in the belief that every digital retailer should have the tools to create their own tailored ad platform, comparable to industry leaders like Amazon. Harnessing the power of AI for data-driven decision-making, Kevel has helped leading brands such as Chewy, The Home Depot, Dollar General, Sonae, Lyft, El Corte Ingles, Slickdeals, and others launch impactful retail media networks—fostering innovation and unlocking new revenue opportunities. With Kevel, businesses can differentiate their ad programs, maximize their share of media dollars, and take control of their retail media destiny. Discover the power of customization and performance at www.kevel.com. Contact Details Jennifer Choo Director of Marketing +1 973-343-8819 jchoo@kevel.com

June 04, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Shumate Engineering Presents Breakthrough Hybrid Dry Adiabatic Cooling Design, Passes Key Benchmark

The Hoyt Organization

In a major breakthrough for the data center industry, Shumate Engineering, a leading full-service MEP engineering firm specializing in mission-critical data center environments, has launched its new cooling design, which is proven to significantly reduce power and water consumption. Hybrid-Dry/Adiabatic-Cooling (HDAC), a patent-pending design, was presented last month at AFCOM’s Data Center World conference in Washington, D.C., to hundreds of industry insiders who agreed with the system. HDAC utilizes both wet and dry cooling techniques within a closed loop, has the potential to disrupt the sector – just as its grappling with the proliferation of artificial intelligence. “With the need for massive computing power taking hold around the world, the data center industry is booming right now; however, the power and water needed to cool the racks and keep them functioning has limited its progress,” said Daren Shumate, PE, founder and managing principal of Tysons, Va.-based Shumate Engineering. “Major data center projects backed by the biggest names in tech have resorted to drastic measures to meet this demand, including the construction of high-density data centers that span city blocks and recommissioning nuclear power plants, but our cooling design manages to use half of the power and less than 10 percent of the water compared to traditional data centers – offering a massive savings of natural resources and billions of dollars in costs.” This hybrid-dry adiabatic (HDAC) design was presented by Shumate and R. Stephen Spinazzola, PE, director of mission critical services at Shumate Engineering at the AFCOM conference. They explained how to get power usage effectiveness (PUE) for a hyperscale data center in the mid-Atlantic region – typically higher than 1.2 – down to a range between 1.1 to 1.06 PUE, depending on the ratio of traditional air cooled versus direct liquid cooled equipment. They followed up the presentation with a successful test at Baltimore Aircoil Company's testing facility where the system met all specific design requirements, including: Maintaining 68 deg F fluid supply temp up to 60 deg F ambient dry bulb Maintaining 90 deg F fluid supply temp up to 82 deg F ambient dry bulb Maintaining 90 deg F fluid supply temp up to 81 deg F ambient wet bulb “We are incredibly pleased with the performance of our HDAC design,” said Spinazzola, the creator of the design who already has six patents in his name. “This test verifies our claim that this system uses approximately the same water an air-cooled chiller system uses when combining on site and electrical power plant water use.” The timing couldn’t be more relevant. As global demand for high-performance data centers surges — driven largely by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing — cooling infrastructure has become a critical bottleneck. Shumate Engineering's groundbreaking solution addresses both the energy and environmental challenges associated with traditional evaporative and mechanical cooling methods. “Our new hybrid system is a game-changer,” Shumate said. “By dramatically reducing both energy and water consumption, we're enabling data center operators to scale up AI and high-density workloads sustainably and cost-effectively. It’s an engineering solution that meets the moment.” Unlike conventional systems that rely heavily on water-based evaporative cooling, Shumate Engineering’s HDAC design combines advanced dry cooling principles with prescribed adiabatic enhancements, optimizing thermal performance without compromising environmental responsibility. The result is a scalable, modular system that not only meets the intense thermal demands of AI-driven computing but also reduces operational costs and environmental footprint — a critical consideration as data centers face growing scrutiny over resource usage. “Considering that a typical ChatGPT query used 10 times more power than the average Google search, the future of computing demands a future-ready infrastructure,” Spinazzola said. “Our HDAC system keeps pace with technological advancements while meeting aggressive sustainability goals – cutting power usage in half and using just a sip of water." About Shumate Engineering Shumate Engineering is a full-service MEP engineering firm specializing in mission critical, data center environments. Its ever-growing roster of engineers have collaborated on many projects — from the namesakes of northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley” and the rapidly growing DMV housing market to new prospects in Richmond and beyond. The team’s game-changing Hybrid Adiabatic Fluid Cooler - which uses half as much power and 90 percent less water than traditional cooling systems for AI data centers - is set to be approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this summer. Learn more at shumateengineering.com. Daren Shumate, Founder and Managing Principal of Shumate Engineering, boasts many accomplishments in data center design including is an engineering icon the Smithsonian Institution’s main data center in Herndon, eBay’s chief 26-megawatt Tier E structure in Utah, the NSA’s High Performance Computing Center in Ft. Meade, and the Fannie Mae-owned data center in Urbana that was the first of its kind to attain LEED. He is a licensed electrical engineer in more than 20 states and lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Steve Spinazzola, Director of Mission Critical Services for Shumate Engineering, offers more than 42 years of experience in both mechanical design and project management on corporate, mission-critical, educational, health and science, retail, and institutional projects. His game-changing Hybrid Adiabatic Fluid Cooler - which uses half as much power and 90 percent less water than traditional adiabatic cooling - is set to be approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this summer. ### Contact Details Shumate Engineering Andrew King +1 914-513-6895 aking@hoytorg.com Company Website https://shumateengineering.com

June 03, 2025 04:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time

The NAVEX 2025 Regional Whistleblowing Benchmark Report Highlights the Rise in Anonymous Reports

NAVEX Global

NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, announces the findings of its 2025 Regional Whistleblowing & Incident Management Benchmark Report. It features an in-depth analysis of 2.15 million reports (the highest level ever) from NAVEX customers that received 10 or more internal reports in 2024. The analysis and report cover over 4,000 organisations across Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), North America and South America, representing nearly 70 million employees covered by their programs. Key findings include: Report Volume: Organisations headquartered in North America received more than twice the report volume of those in Europe and Asia Pacific. When comparing 2023 and 2024, Europe saw the largest increase (0.49 to 0.67 reports per 100 employees) to the highest reporting levels seen for this region. It is notable that all four geographies in the NAVEX analysis have seen a general increase in median reports per 100 employees over the last four years. Case Closure Time: While organisations in Europe and APAC received fewer reports, they are taking far longer to investigate and close them with the highest median case closure times (Europe at 69 days, APAC at 56 days). In comparison, North America was at 19 days. This data may be influenced by differences in the types of reports received in each region. However, in all regions, regardless of the time to close a case, the substantiation rate of cases consistently ranged from 45% to 48%. It is important to highlight that nearly half of all reports received globally are substantiated. Time to Report: Organisations based in Europe and APAC saw a higher time difference between incident and report date (the number of days between when the matter occurred or was witnessed and when the report is filed). In Europe, the median time difference between the incident and the report was 13 days, for APAC it was 12. The time difference in North America was 8 days. This is important because reporters who delay reporting may fear retaliation or not know where to make the report. In addition, Europe, APAC, and South America had the highest median rates of anonymous reports (65%, 67%, and 70% respectively), compared to just over half (52%) in North America. Higher levels of anonymous reporting can also be an indication of fear of retaliation making this a metric to watch. Retaliation Cases: With the EU Directive’s focus on whistleblower protection, it is important to note that by headquarters region, Europe-based organisations substantiate retaliation cases at 32%, nearly double the rate of North America which achieved a four-year high of retaliation substantiation of 17% in 2024; APAC had a substantiation rate for retaliation reports of 28% for 2024. Reporting Channels: The NAVEX report looked at reports received via a phone channel (hotline), web-based reporting, and “other” which can be walk-ins to compliance or human resources. In North America, by frequency, the hotline is used for 31% of reports – significantly above Europe (18%) and even more than APAC (11%). Reporting by Ownership Type: Finally, new this year, NAVEX analysed internal reporting data for different structures of company ownership – publicly traded companies, private organisations, government entities and education entities – to show how reporting metrics differ within these groups with notable findings. Privately owned companies are more likely to substantiate reports across the board, with Europe and APAC at 50%, North America at 49%, and South America at 67% substantiated. Conversely, public companies’ substantiation rate was below 50% for all regions – Europe at 45%, APAC at 47%, North America at 42%, and South America at 43%. “Creating trusted channels for internal reporting is one of the most effective ways to prevent small issues from becoming major liabilities,” said Carrie Penman, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at NAVEX. “Organisations with robust internal and third-party reporting programs have real-time intelligence to understand emerging risk and cultural health within their workforce and supply chains.” For more exclusive insights, join the 2025 Regional Whistleblowing & Incident Management Benchmark Report webinar at 1pm BST on 5 June. Andy Noble, Head of Whistleblowing at NatWest Group, will be joined by NAVEX experts, Carrie Penman, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, and Jan Stappers, Director of Regulatory Solutions, to host an informative discussion on the results of this year’s analysis. Trusted by over 13,000 organizations, including 70 percent of Fortune 100 and 500 companies, NAVEX is the global leader in risk and compliance solutions. Its NAVEX One platform strengthens risk and compliance programs, empowering organizations with unparalleled industry benchmark data and insights. NAVEX One provides a 360-degree view of enterprise, third party and ecosystem risk for enhanced regulatory compliance and proactive risk management. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, with a global presence, NAVEX continues to shape the future of governance, risk and compliance. Visit our blog or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. Contact Details NAVEX +1 617-388-5773 anita.lo@navex.com Company Website https://navex.com

June 03, 2025 07:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Justin Sun Takes Center Stage at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 with TRON DAO as Top Sponsor of Code + Country and Co-Host of Kraken’s Oceanic Night

TRON DAO

Geneva, Switzerland, June 2, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in Bitcoin 2025, which took place May 27-29 in Las Vegas. TRON DAO kicked off the week as a top tier sponsor for Code + Country's America 250 VIP Reception on May 27 at AYU Dayclub. This exclusive VIP experience hosted key political figures and leading voices in Bitcoin, AI, energy and technology, creating unparalleled opportunities for high-impact networking. Over 800 guests were in attendance, positioning TRON at the center of conversations shaping America's technological future. Highlighting day one of the conference, Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and Advisor of WBTC, participated in the high-profile panel "Building The Future Financial Products of America" on the Nakamoto Stage. Hunter Horsley (CEO, Bitwise Asset Management) and Mike Belshe (CEO, BitGo) also joined Sun as speakers. Hosted by Kevin Kelly (CEO, Kelly Intelligence), the panel explored how blockchain technology and digital assets are reshaping traditional financial products for investors and institutions in the United States. “We are going to see a lot more products that blend blockchain with traditional finance,” said Sun, “Kraken’s plan to offer tokenized versions of U.S. stocks and ETFs is a perfect example. This kind of blockchain integration across finance feels inevitable.” On May 28, Sun also made an appearance at the ‘Whales & Insiders: BTCFi and New Yield Opportunities’ event hosted by MetaEra for a keynote session titled “TRON as the Global Settlement Layer.” Sharing the stage with top minds to drive conversations to frontier Bitcoin DeFi innovations. Thereafter, TRON DAO concluded day two as co-host of Kraken's Oceanic Night Party, welcoming over 500 attendees including key ecosystem collaborators and visionaries from across the crypto industry. TRON DAO concluded the week by connecting with a prominent industry voice as Sun joined Ross Ulbricht and his family at the table for Ulbricht's Welcome Back Luncheon, showing support to the Bitcoin community. TRON's commanding presence at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 coincides with a period of remarkable growth for the network. Having recently surpassed the significant milestone of $77.7 billion in circulating supply of Tether (USDT), TRON has established itself as the leading blockchain for Tether globally. This reinforces TRON's position as a dominant force in the greater blockchain and digital asset landscape. About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $77.7 billion. As of May 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 309 million in total user accounts, more than 10 billion in total transactions, and over $23.5 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network Contact Details Yeweon Park press@tron.network Company Website https://trondao.org/

June 02, 2025 04:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Courageous Conservatives PAC to Rep. Pat Curry Ahead of June 6 Hearing: You Can’t Sue Your Way Out of Accountability

Courageous Conservative PAC

The Courageous Conservatives Political Action Committee, dedicated to electing leaders who uphold the values of sovereignty, strength, and principled conservative governance, will argue against a baseless “SLAPP” lawsuit brought by Rep. Pat Curry in court this week. Courageous Conservatives PAC is confident the court will recognize Curry’s attempt to sue critics into silence for what it is: a politically motivated attempt to suppress free speech and silence grassroots conservatives. “This lawsuit isn’t about the law. It’s about power.” said Chris Ekstrom, Chairman of Courageous Conservatives PAC, “Pat Curry is trying to use the courts to muzzle those who dare to hold him accountable and remind him of the promises he made to his constituents. That’s not justice—that’s political retribution.” The Courageous Conservatives PAC has moved to dismiss the suit under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, citing its clear protections of free speech, the right to petition, and freedom of association. The communications in question—texts and Facebook posts—were fully independent and directed solely to the public, urging civic participation on an important issue: the election of the Texas House Speaker. “Our message to Pat Curry’s district and specifically the voters who elected him was straightforward,” Ekstrom added. “’Call Representative Curry and demand he keep his word’. That’s not just legal political messaging; it is how the American Republic was intended to function.” Curry’s lawyers filed a response to the motion last week. “Despite two months to think about it, amazingly, Curry’s lawyers made no attempt to explain why any of their claims have legal merit,” said Jerad Najvar of Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman LLC. “Our motion explained, point by point, why the PAC’s speech was legal and complied with Texas law. Instead of defending the substance of his frivolous claims, Curry makes the desperate argument that speech on an issue of public concern by a conservative group is somehow ‘commercial speech’ because the PAC paid to distribute it—and therefore not subject to dismissal under the TCPA. Curry’s argument wholly ignores decades of speech law.” “Rep. Curry’s lawsuit is meritless, and frankly, dangerous,” Ekstrom said. “It sets a chilling precedent if public officials can sue private citizens and organizations simply for encouraging civic engagement. We’re not backing down—and neither should any American who believes in the First Amendment.” Courageous Conservatives PAC is also seeking attorney’s fees and sanctions in response to the frivolous and retaliatory suit. “Our commitment to conservative values and political accountability will not be intimidated into silence,” said Ekstrom. “We will continue to defend the rights of the people to speak out and demand integrity from their elected officials—no matter who tries to stop us.” The hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The Court is located at 501 Washington Ave., Waco, TX 76701. Interviews with Chris Ekstrom will be available in advance of and following the hearing. About Courageous Conservatives PAC Courageous Conservatives PAC is a grassroots-driven political action committee dedicated to electing principled conservative leaders who will fight for American values, national sovereignty, and an America First agenda. Led by Chairman Chris Ekstrom, the PAC works to ensure that the voices of patriotic Americans are heard — not silenced — locally and nationwide. ### For more information, or to schedule an interview with Chris Ekstrom please contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or dan@danrene.com Contact Details Courageous Conservatives PAC Dan Rene +1 202-329-8359 dan@danrene.com Company Website https://courageouspac.com/

June 02, 2025 03:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Inspira Technologies Receives $2 Price Target and Buy Rating: Everything You Need to Know

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Litchfield Hills Research has initiated coverage of Inspira Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN)* with a Buy rating and a $2 price target, representing potential upside of over 225% from current trading levels of around $0.61 per share. This bullish outlook comes as the medical technology company continues to critical care technology addressing what the analyst describes as "a medical need without good options." The analyst notes that mechanical ventilators are "WWII technology in desperate need of an upgrade" with reports showing that 30% to 50% of ICU patients don't survive. Unlike mechanical ventilation, Inspira's ART500 technology would enable patients to remain awake during treatment while stabilizing oxygen levels without intubation and coma. What distinguishes Inspira from typical early-stage medical device companies is its proven regulatory execution and early commercial success. The company's first generation technology, the INSPIRA ART100 system, received FDA clearance in May 2024 and is already deployed in leading U.S. hospitals. The excitement around this technology reached a new high in April 2025 when the first successful patient treatment was completed at Westchester Medical Center. The commercial momentum seems to be accelerating. Inspira announced it received payment in the "low hundreds of thousands of dollars" from its U.S. distributor for delivered systems, marking the company's first revenues. CEO Dagi Ben-Noon called this "a transformative milestone for Inspira as we establish our presence in the U.S. medical landscape." The company has now initiated global commercial rollout discussions and expects additional deliveries in the second half of 2025. Central to Inspira's technology platform is the AI-powered HYLA blood sensor, which recently achieved 96% accuracy in clinical studies at Sheba Medical Center, one of the world's top hospitals. The system provides continuous monitoring without requiring blood draws, targeting the blood gas analyzer market projected to reach $5.7 billion by 2030. The analyst identifies massive market opportunities, with the global mechanical ventilators market expected to reach $20.69 billion by 2034. Inspira's flagship INSPIRA ART500 system in development aims to disrupt this market by providing respiratory support through direct blood oxygenation rather than forcing air into damaged lungs. Inspira has established strong intellectual property protection with multiple U.S. patents and novel patent claims protecting its core technologies. The company is executing a strategic approach of securing FDA clearance for individual components before integrating them into comprehensive systems. When comparing Inspira to similar medical device companies, the analyst found the stock trades at significant discounts despite having FDA-cleared technology already treating patients. The $2 price target reflects confidence in the company's ability to capitalize on its early commercial success and expand into the massive mechanical ventilation market. The analyst concludes that Inspira may represents a unique opportunity, combining proven FDA-cleared technology with substantial market opportunity and attractive valuation metrics in the high-growth medical device sector. Recent News from Inspira: Inspira Technologies Initiates Global Commercial Rollout of FDA-Cleared ART100 System INSPIRA ART100 System Approved by Israel's Largest Healthcare Provider for Use in Organ Transplant Patients Inspira Achieves above 99% Gas Exchange Efficiency in VORTX™ Technology In-Vivo Animal Testing * Legal Disclaimer & Disclosure: Nothing in this article constitutes financial or investment advice, nor does it represent an offer to buy or sell securities. This report is published by the Wall Street Wire platform & media network. The operators of Wall Street Wire are not registered brokers, dealers, or investment advisers. This article contains paid promotional content related to Inspira Technologies and was produced as part of their paid subscription to Wall Street Wire, which includes a monthly fee of five thousand US dollars paid in cash via bank transfer in return for promotional content and distribution services. The operators also receive additional fees for non promotional advisory and data services. Inspira Technologies did not necessarily review or approve this content prior to publication. Please review the full disclaimers and compensation disclosures here which include further details: redditwire.com/terms. We are not responsible for third party analyst price targets or market estimates are refer to them based on publicly availble reports. Additional or competing price target may exist and readers are advised to refer to the full report and its respective disclaimers and disclosures. Contact Details Wall Street Wire Editorial Desk media.globalmarkets@gmail.com

June 02, 2025 09:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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