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Horn Wright, LLP, Named ‘Best Law Firm’ in 2025 Bethpage Best of Long Island Awards

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Horn Wright, LLP is proud to announce its selection as the 2025 Best Law Firm in Long Island in the prestigious 2025 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards. This recognition underscores the firm’s dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and highlights its trusted reputation throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, and all of its offices in the entire Northeast. The Bethpage Best of Long Island awards, established in 2005, celebrate outstanding businesses and professionals who provide unparalleled services in their fields. As one of Long Island’s most anticipated annual traditions, the awards draw widespread participation from the local community. This year alone over 1.2 million votes were cast across over 100,000 nominations. Winning a category, especially one as competition as Best Law Firm, is an incredible mark of distinction. “We’re honored to be recognized as the best law firm on Long Island,” said Charles Horn, partner at Horn Wright, LLP. “This achievement reflects our team’s commitment to serving our clients and our community with integrity and excellence.” Horn Wright, LLP’s Commitment to Excellence Horn Wright, LLP’s recognition as the Best Law Firm on Long Island stems from dedication to client success and community engagement. Known for both its compassionate approach and legal expertise, the firm has earned the trust of clients facing challenging circumstances. Beyond its legal achievements, Horn Wright, LLP, actively participates in local initiatives, supporting events, charities, and projects that strengthen the Long Island community. These efforts, combined with a client-centered philosophy, have solidified the firm’s reputation as a leader in the legal field. “Our clients inspire us to work harder every day,” said Ron Wright, partner at Horn Wright, LLP, based out of its Rochester law office. “Being named best law firm in such a competitive area of the country as Long Island reflects the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of our attorneys and staff. We couldn’t be more grateful.” Looking to the Future: Horn Wright, LLP, Growing at an Accelerated Rate While this recognition is a significant milestone, Horn Wright, LLP, remains focused on the future. The firm plans to continue expanding its services and exploring new ways to better serve its clients. Whether assisting with complex legal matters or providing guidance during difficult times, the firm’s mission remains the same: delivering top-tier legal representation with care and integrity. Horn Wright, LLP, is a full-service law firm serving Nassau and Suffolk counties from its Garden City law office. With a focus on personalized legal solutions, the firm specializes in personal injury, civil rights, police brutality, employment law, No-Fault litigation and arbitration, intellectual property, nursing home abuse and neglect. Horn Wright, LLP is committed to supporting clients through every step of their legal journey. About Horn Wright, LLP Horn Wright, LLP is a leading law firm in Garden City, Long Island, specializing in personal injury, civil rights, and more. Known for expert guidance and community support, the firm delivers personalized legal solutions with care and integrity. For press inquiries, please Visit https://www.hornwright.com/ Contact Details Horn Wright, LLP Charles Horn, Esq. +1 516-714-5975 info@hornwright.com Company Website https://www.hornwright.com/

January 15, 2025 02:13 PM Eastern Standard Time

Soccersm Launches Mainnet on Lisk with Airdrop and Decentralized AI-Powered Prediction Market

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Soccersm, a decentralized AI-powered prediction markets platform, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its mainnet on Lisk, an Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchain and member of the Optimism Superchain. To celebrate the launch, Soccersm and Lisk are rolling out an airdrop of 50,000 LSK tokens to both new and existing Soccersm users. This milestone introduces a fully decentralized platform for users to stake, predict, and earn from a wide variety of events—from sports and pop culture to cryptocurrency and politics. Soccersm’s mainnet launch represents a major advancement in the prediction markets space, offering users a unique opportunity to challenge their peers in P2P (peer-to-peer) prediction pools, benefit from AI-powered prediction analytics, and participate in fun, game-like experiences for rewards. The platform also brings an entirely new level of decentralization, eliminating the traditional gatekeepers and allowing users to have complete control over their stakes and rewards. “We are innovating the prediction markets space by combining the power of decentralization with AI-driven insights,” said Baah Kusi, Co-Founder of Soccersm. “Our platform is built to empower users with the tools they need to make smarter predictions, while offering an engaging and fun experience. With our mainnet launch on Lisk, we’re excited to provide a more decentralized and user-controlled alternative to existing centralized prediction platforms.” Key Features of Soccersm’s Decentralized Prediction Market Platform: P2P Prediction Pools (Challenge Pools): Users can stake against each other on the outcome of various events, including sports, crypto prices, politics, and pop culture. These decentralized pools provide an engaging way to test predictive skills and potentially earn rewards. AI Prediction Agent: Soccersm’s proprietary AI analytics tool offers pre-match predictions and recommendations, making it easier for users to make informed, data-driven bets. Balls Games: A series of fun, curated games, including the Wheel of Balls, Random Balls, and No Loss No Balls, where users can win exciting prizes while having fun. $Balls Token: The native cryptocurrency of the platform, used for staking, accessing predictions, and participating in games. The more $Balls tokens users stake, the more opportunities they have to earn. Lisk Airdrop Details To celebrate the mainnet launch, Soccersm and Lisk are offering an airdrop of 50,000 LSK tokens to all new and existing users, with additional allocations for those holding trophies. Trophies are earned through participating in challenge pools and referrals, and more trophies mean more rewards! The LSK airdrop tokens can only be used in participating challenge pools. All new and existing Soccersm users are eligible. Extra token allocations for users with trophies—more trophies = more tokens! “We are proud to support Soccersm in their mission to create a truly decentralized and user-friendly prediction platform,” said Dominic Schwenter, COO of Lisk. “Soccersm’s mainnet launch on Lisk is a significant step forward in building a decentralized ecosystem for prediction markets. By offering a fully decentralized and permissionless alternative to centralized platforms, Soccersm is setting the stage for a new era of market prediction, where users can freely engage with diverse event types and share insights in a secure, transparent environment.” Soccersm is tackling some of the biggest challenges in traditional prediction markets, including centralization, limited event scope, and lack of user control. By embracing decentralization and utilizing AI-driven prediction models, Soccersm ensures a more transparent, engaging, and empowering experience for users. With this launch, Soccersm is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in decentralized prediction markets, offering a unique opportunity for Web3 users to engage in markets ranging from sports to crypto, politics, and beyond—all while earning real rewards. About Soccersm Soccersm is a decentralized AI-powered prediction markets platform that allows users to stake against each other on the outcome of future events, including crypto prices, politics, football, and pop culture. In addition to its prediction markets, Soccersm provides users with AI-powered predictions, as well as the opportunity to play fun games to win exciting rewards. With over 65,000 active users, Soccersm is set to revolutionize the world of prediction markets and offer a more decentralized, user-driven experience. About Lisk Lisk is a Layer 2 blockchain dedicated to bringing Web3 adoption in emerging markets back to Ethereum. By leveraging cost-efficient, scalable, and innovative Layer 2 technology, Lisk enables real-world applications in emerging markets to operate efficiently on Ethereum for the first time. Lisk's founder-focused approach provides a comprehensive ecosystem of startup programs, tooling, seed liquidity, and knowledge bases to support local founders from inception to success. As a long-standing Web3 infrastructure project, Lisk has been contributing towards democratizing blockchain accessibility for developers globally since 2016. As an original member of the Optimism Superchain, Lisk also plays a pivotal role in building the industry’s first truly interoperable supernetwork alongside Optimism, Base, Mode, and Worldchain.For more information, visit us on X and join our network of builders to start building for the real world. Contact Details Serotonin Wahaj Khan wahaj@serotonin.co Company Website https://lisk.com/

January 15, 2025 01:21 PM Eastern Standard Time

U.S. surpassed 48,000 organ transplants in 2024

United Network for Organ Sharing

Today, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) announced that 48,149 organ transplants were performed in 2024, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). This is the first time the United States has ever performed more than 48,000 organ transplants in one year and represents a critical step in the nationwide effort to increase the number of lifesaving organ transplants while improving the system. On average, the U.S. performed 132 transplants a day in 2024. This lifesaving work was made possible thanks to the selfless gifts of life provided by 16,988 deceased donors and 7,030 living donors, as well as the support provided by so many donor families and the expertise of medical professionals across the country. “Each transplant represents an individual, a family, a story, and a life saved or improved,” said UNOS CEO Maureen McBride, Ph.D. “Each transplant also represents a selfless decision made by a grieving family or an inspired living donor, and it is incumbent upon us to honor each and every one of those irreplaceable gifts. That means working together to enact substantive reforms that increase the total number of transplants and the number of recovered donor organs ultimately transplanted.” UNOS continues to engage with Congress and other stakeholders and advocate for pragmatic policy changes that would benefit patients in need of transplants, which McBride outlined in a letter sent to the House Energy and Commerce Committee in December 2024 and was signed by nearly 70 donation and transplant professionals. These proposals, which require Congressional action, include: Mandating automated donor referrals to improve information sharing and ensure organ procurement organizations are alerted to every potential organ donor quickly and efficiently. Mandating in-cabin airline transportation for organs to drastically reduce the likelihood that lifesaving organs are damaged, lost or delayed in transit. Implementing a national, centralized, system-wide tracking system for unaccompanied organs to reduce delays, provide surgical teams with critical travel information, and produce data to drive additional improvements. Incentivizing transplant hospitals to accept harder-to-place organs by compensating them at a higher rate through Medicare when they transplant more medically complex kidneys. The data suggests this change could prevent an estimated 4,000 deaths. Taken together, this slate of reforms advanced by UNOS could result in a marked increase in both donor referrals and organ donors, a reduction in the number of organs that are not ultimately transplanted, and even more patients receiving the gift of life. “We are humbled that our community’s efforts and the generosity of so many across the country has resulted in over 48,000 transplants in a single year, but there is more work to do, and we cannot be satisfied with the status quo,” McBride said. “We will continue our work to strengthen the system as long as there are patients waiting for a transplant.” To learn more about UNOS’ recommendations, see UNOS’ Action Agenda. About UNOS The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a nonprofit organization that serves the organ donation and transplant system and broader public health community through its work developing new technologies and initiatives, conducting data-driven research and analysis, providing expert consulting services, advocating for patients, and being a leader in bringing communities together to save lives. Contact Details United Network for Organ Sharing Anne Paschke anne.paschke@unos.org Company Website https://unos.org

January 15, 2025 12:41 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Altcoin Rush Underway As Whales Identify Emerging Meme Coin As The Best Crypto To Buy Now

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As we move into 2025, the market trend is shifting towards utility tokens, causing the demand for the utility memecoin Cutoshi (CUTO) to increase massively. The surge in demand can be attributed to the crypto whales that have increased their holdings in the emerging altcoin, as its hybrid nature ensures it is unaffected by market trends and offers sustained long-term growth. Cutoshi’s Unique Hybrid Approach Cutoshi is an emerging ERC-20 altcoin that acts as a utility token and meme coin hybrid. It merges the best characteristics of both sectors to provide members with a wholesome meme community and a sophisticated DeFi ecosystem that offers real-world utility, thus appealing to both types of crypto enthusiasts. The meme coin part of Cutoshi is based on the traditional Chinese Lucky Cat, which Asian people decorate in their homes. According to Chinese and Japanese folklore, the cat holds lucky powers and blesses its owners with good fortune. Cutoshi aims to amplify this and make it accessible on a global level. Thus, to spread prosperity worldwide and bless everyone with good luck, Cutoshi has tokenized the cat and brought its powers to the blockchain as its native token, CUTO. Those who hold the token will receive good fortune and abundance in their digital assets and have thriving portfolios. Coming to the DeFi aspect, Cutoshi walks in the steps paved for Bitcoin by Satoshi Nakamoto and aims to create a democratized and sustainable decentralized economy. It promotes Nakamoto’s ideals of privacy and monetary freedom and spreads his teachings through its growing viral meme community. How Cutoshi Is Transforming DeFi With Its memeFi Ecosystem The Cutoshi ecosystem comprises various fun elements and practical components essential for participating in decentralized finance. It serves as a one-stop solution for users' investment needs. Cutoshi wants to boost the mass adoption of DeFi, so it is establishing a learning academy on its platform. In the Cutoshi Academy, community members can access learning materials and courses designed to teach complex Web3 and DeFi concepts in an engaging and easily understandable way. Cutoshi is bridging the knowledge gap for crypto newcomers through this academy to help them adapt and transition smoothly into the decentralized economy. It aims to make the knowledge accessible to all, thus keeping the learning materials free to all community members. Since it is a meme project, Cutoshi will mint limited edition NFTs and distribute them among early holders and challenge winners. A total of 8,000 NFTs with unique DeFi use cases will be made and divided into five classes based on rarity and utility. Members can hold them as a badge of honor and use them for benefits or swap them with other members for profits. Furthermore, Cutoshi plans to introduce a merch shop in the ecosystem, which will sell CUTO-themed everyday items such as hoodies, beanies, T-shirts, coffee mugs, phone cases, etc, so that devotees can keep the lucky cat’s spirit close and harness its powers. How To Earn With Token Farming The Cutoshi token farming is live on Zealy, where over 3,700 members have joined and are currently competing and harvesting CUTO. The farming mechanism has been designed to help boost community growth and token presale success. It includes completing fun quests and challenges to rise through the leaderboard. Members receive CUTO points upon finishing the quests, and those at the top of the leaderboard get more exciting rewards. Once the farming is over, participants can convert their accumulated points into CUTO tokens and receive them in their wallets. Moreover, those interested can also acquire CUTO from the token presale. The presale has raised over $1,500,000 and has progressed to stage four, where the price is $0.031 per CUTO. Crypto whales have been accumulating the token as it has provided steady returns thus far and will continue to generate similar returns throughout the presale. For more information on the Cutoshi (CUTO) Presale: https://cutoshi.com/ Join and become a community member: https://twitter.com/CutoshiToken https://t.me/cutoshi Welcome to Cutoshi, the revolutionary meme coin, DeFi hub and educational platform inspired by the Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. Traditionally, people put the Lucky Cat in their homes and businesses to maximize its lucky powers and bring them good fortune and wealth. Now Cutoshi the Lucky Cat is on the blockchain bringing luck, prosperity, and wealth to your digital assets. Cutoshi is creating a path to financial freedom, for those who choose to honor the power of the Lucky Cat. Supporting the principles of freedom, privacy, anonymity, and monetary empowerment for the masses. Cutoshi aims to bring the benefits of blockchain to everyone. The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is evolving and varies across jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your country or region before engaging with Custoshi. Contact Details Cutoshi hello@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

January 15, 2025 12:19 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Dogecoin Whales Betting Big On New Viral Altcoin Cutoshi To Repeat Its 15000% Surge

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Dogecoin has been one of the biggest winners in the latest bull market. Thanks to surprising developments in the US, the token has regained a lot of its momentum. Still, Dogecoin whales are also looking for smaller tokens that can replicate the success of the biggest meme coin. That’s why many are betting big on a new Ethereum-based token. This innovative meme coin comes packed with utility, which helps it attract both memecoin and DeFi investors. Dogecoin Whales Make Big Moves The original meme coin Dogecoin (DOGE) has attracted significant whale attention. Following Donald Trump’s victory in November, Dogecoin’s biggest supporter, Elon Musk, holds the ear of soon-to-be the most powerful man on Earth. This has prompted whales to stock up on Doge. Notably, whales bought over $500 million in Doge tokens in just 48 hours last week. On January 3 alone, whales bought 1.08 billion Doge tokens, worth $350 million. This activity was fueled by social media enthusiasm for Doge. These rumors are coupled with ongoing speculation over Musk’s companies, like Tesla and X integrating Doge payments. For instance, rumors started circulating of Tesla accepting Dogecoin at its charging stations. While the official Tesla website makes no mention of this, the news caught on. Social media users and some crypto websites amplified this idea. What is more, there are ongoing speculations that X (formerly Twitter) will also enable payments in Dogecoin. While these speculations are so far unconfirmed, they are fueling the excitement over Dogecoin. This activity could propel Dogecoin to the key $0.5 level, and then beyond to $1. Still, it is highly unlikely that Dogecoin can match its gains when it rose upwards of 15000%. That’s why Dogecoin whales are diversifying their portfolios. In particular, many are looking at a new memeFi token Cutoshi. Can Cutoshi Repeat Dogecoin’s Early Success? For years, Dogecoin holders have been looking to repeat the token’s early success. Many meme coins came and went in that period. However, a new token stands out as a strong contender: Cutoshi (CUTO). Thanks to its blend of memecoin and utility, some Dogecoin whales believe it has a chance at repeating Dogecoin’s success. So far Dogecoin whales have poured substantial capital into Cutoshi. Notably, the token already raised over $1.5 million in presale investments, just months after its launch. What appeals to them is Cutoshi’s blend of utility and memes. For one, Cutoshi is both a meme coin and a DeFi token. It is inspired both by the Chinese Lucky Cat symbol as well as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Like Satoshi, Cutoshi is all about digital freedom, decentralization and empowering users. Its upcoming multichain DEX will aim to make DeFi accessible to all kinds of users, not just the more technical ones. It will also feature key DeFi features, such as self-custody and low fees. With the DeFi space growing faster than ever, this is a major opportunity. With a focus on DeFi, Cutoshi hopes to attract meme coin traders into the world of decentralized technology. Whales are already understanding its potential, and regular users may soon follow. If this happens, Cutoshi is in a good position to replicate Dogecoin success. For more information on the Cutoshi (CUTO) Presale: https://cutoshi.com/ Join and become a community member: https://twitter.com/CutoshiToken https://t.me/cutoshi Welcome to Cutoshi, the revolutionary meme coin, DeFi hub and educational platform inspired by the Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. Traditionally, people put the Lucky Cat in their homes and businesses to maximize its lucky powers and bring them good fortune and wealth. Now Cutoshi the Lucky Cat is on the blockchain bringing luck, prosperity, and wealth to your digital assets. Cutoshi is creating a path to financial freedom, for those who choose to honor the power of the Lucky Cat. Supporting the principles of freedom, privacy, anonymity, and monetary empowerment for the masses. Cutoshi aims to bring the benefits of blockchain to everyone. Contact Details Cutoshi hello@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

January 15, 2025 11:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

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MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY TO SIMPLIFY CARBON CAPTURE

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Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, and CoorsTek Membrane Sciences, a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen membranes and catalytic membrane reactors, have entered into a collaboration agreement to commercialize advanced metal-ceramic membrane technology. This innovative partnership aims to simplify pre-combustion carbon capture processes, offering a cost-effective option for reducing carbon emissions from energy-intensive industries. Carbon capture technology is important towards meeting global emission reduction targets. This collaboration leverages improvements in catalytic membrane reformers where a metal-ceramic membrane is paired with a reforming catalyst. In a streamlined process, hydrocarbons are converted to carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and hydrogen (H 2 ), enabling the CO 2 to be captured and stored, while the H 2 is used as a decarbonized energy carrier. The same metal-ceramic membranes are also well-suited for hydrogen extraction from back-cracking of ammonia (NH 3 ). “We believe this partnership will unlock new potential for reducing the carbon emissions in industrial processes,” said Ali A. Al-Meshari, Senior Vice President of Technology Oversight & Coordination at Aramco. “By partnering with CoorsTek Membrane Sciences, we aim to accelerate the commercialization of metal-ceramic membrane technology, paving the way for cost-effective carbon capture and hydrogen production.” “We are excited to collaborate with Aramco on this groundbreaking technology,” added Timothy Coors, Chairman of CoorsTek Membrane Sciences. “Together, we plan to bring to market a solution that not only addresses the need for carbon reduction in the energy and chemical industry, but also enables more efficient hydrogen value chains - an essential component for the lower-carbon energy export and import at global scale.” Aqil Jamal, Carbon Management R&D Chief Technologist at Aramco, explains the unique advantage of this core technology: “It’s not just the new membrane itself that motivates us, but what becomes possible when it’s coupled with a catalyst. This new generation of catalytic membrane reactors allows us to surpass equilibrium limits for key chemical reactions, significantly reducing the energy required to separate CO 2.” “This transition from research to real-world application is not just a technical achievement — it’s a transformative breakthrough that has the potential to fuel the creation of new supply chains and business models,” said Tiju Joseph, who leads Corporate Services Commercialization at Aramco. “Commercializing the technology built on a decade of R&D represents a key milestone in the journey towards decarbonizing industrial assets. CoorsTek Membrane Sciences Managing Director, Per Vestre, added: “The potential cost savings are substantial. Our techno-economic models indicate that using these membrane reactors can significantly lower the cost of decarbonizing ethylene production—one of the world’s most important base chemicals—by up to 50% compared to alternatives like post-combustion carbon capture or direct electrification through renewable power.” About CoorsTek Membrane Sciences CoorsTek Membrane Sciences is a technology developer and manufacturer of hydrogen membranes and catalytic membrane reactors with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and an affiliate of CoorsTek. Founded in 1910 and owned by the Coors Family, CoorsTek is a leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics with over 5,000 employees around the world and headquarters in Colorado, USA. About Aramco As one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, our global team is dedicated to creating impact in all that we do, from providing crucial oil supplies to developing new energy technologies. We focus on making our resources more dependable, more sustainable and more useful, helping to promote growth and productivity around the world. https://www.aramco.com Contact Details CoorsTek Nancy Fullerton +1 517-304-4695 nfullerton@coorstek.com Company Website https://www.coorstek.com

January 15, 2025 11:29 AM Eastern Standard Time

National Rainbow College Fund Opens Scholarship Application for LGBTQ+ Students

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National Rainbow College Fund (NRCF) announced the opening of its inaugural application cycle for the first scholarship designed to exclusively support California’s LGBTQ+ students regardless of the public nature of their sexual identity. National Rainbow College Fund will provide up to $500,000 in scholarship awards for 200 students with an award of $2,500 per selected student. The application period is from Jan. 15, 2025, to March 5, 2025, and students can apply at RainbowCollegeFund.org/apply. National Rainbow College Fund is powered by San Diego Foundation, one of the largest community foundations in the U.S. and the largest provider of scholarships of any community foundation in California. “Our mission at National Rainbow College Fund is to lessen the financial burden for young people who identify as LGBTQ+ or who are grappling with the secrecy of remaining in the closet," said Mark Stuart, President and CEO of San Diego Foundation. "With that commitment in mind, we will make students' privacy the highest priority during the application process. Together, we will break barriers, transform lives and build futures.” Scholarships may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board and other educational expenses. It does not need to be repaid. To apply, a student who identifies as LGBTQ+, whether publicly or privately, must be a high school senior; an incoming or current college or university student; or an adult re-entry student. Applicants must have lived in California for at least one year and demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California DREAM Act Application or the Federal Student Aid Estimator Tool. Students must plan to enroll in at least six units in an accredited public or nonprofit community college; four-year university or trade/vocational school anywhere in the United States. For more details about eligibility and selection criteria, please visit rainbowcollegefund.org/apply. To volunteer as a scholarship application reviewer, please visit RainbowCollegeFund.org/volunteer. National Rainbow College Fund depends on donor support to fuel its scholarships - every donation matters, no matter the size. To donate to National Rainbow College Fund and support LGBTQ+ college students in California, visit RainbowCollegeFund.org/donate. * * * About National Rainbow College Fund National Rainbow College Fund (NRCF) is the first scholarship designed to exclusively support LGBTQ+ students pursuing their ambitions for higher education regardless of the public nature of the student’s sexual identity. The groundbreaking fund addresses the unique challenges LGBTQ+ students face such as social acceptance, mental health issues and family rejection that can hinder their ability to afford college, which in turn impacts long-term economic earning power. Setting the precedent in California, San Diego Foundation’s vision is for the fund to grow to be a national source of financial aid for LGBTQ+ students to attend the technical school, college or university of their choosing. Learn more at rainbowcollegefund.org. Follow NRCF on social media: Instagram: @RainbowCollegeFund, Facebook: Rainbow College Fund, LinkedIn: Rainbow-College-Fund About San Diego Foundation San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable and resilient communities where every San Diegan can thrive, prosper and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to co-create solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego. Since our founding in 1975, our community foundation has granted $1.8 billion to nonprofits to improve the quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Join us in commemorating 50 years of impact–and looking toward the next 50–by learning more at SDFoundation.org. Contact Details Landis Communications Inc. Brianne Miller +1 650-575-7727 NRCF@landispr.com Company Website https://rainbowcollegefund.org/

January 15, 2025 07:58 AM Pacific Standard Time

Climate Change Remains Pressing Issue, But Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Not Perfect Solution – Qnetic Says It Offers Cheaper, More Environmentally-Friendly Answer

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By Kyle Anthony, Benzinga Click here to check out Qnetic’s crowdfunding campaign and learn more about its solution for combating climate change! The adage, “Necessity is the mother of all invention,” connotes the idea that innovation is borne out of great need and that inspiration can arise from perilous times. With climate change and its ill effects being considered the greatest challenge of our time by many, VC-backed Qnetic Corporation, the mechanical energy storage system provider, has engineered a renewable energy solution that could potentially help pivot the world away from fossil fuels faster than previously thought. Overshooting The 1.5°C Threshold, And The Pressing Need To Decarbonize The Grid The State of the Global Climate 2023, published by the World Meteorological Organization, confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record. The global average near-surface temperature was 1.45° Celsius (with a margin of uncertainty of ± 0.12°C) above the pre-industrial baseline, making it the warmest ten-year period on record. In 2015, 195 nations signed the Paris Agreement, a treaty aimed at tackling climate change. The agreement aims to limit global warming to "well below" 2°C by the end of the century and "pursue efforts" to keep warming within the safer limit of 1.5°C. While information about the disastrous effects of global warming has been extensively shared with the public, at this juncture, climate scientists do believe that overshooting the 1.5°C limit is fast becoming inevitable – meaning there’s very little time to act. Continuing to emit greenhouse gas emissions at the current rate will use up our carbon budget for 1.5°C warming in the next six to seven years. Decarbonizing the electrical grid is among the most impactful measures to combat climate change. Such an action would reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity generation, traditionally dominated by fossil fuel sources such as coal, oil and natural gas. As estimated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in 2022, the electric power sector was the second largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 25% of the U.S. total. Combating Climate Change With Innovation Ending society’s reliance on energy generated from fossil fuels – the main cause of climate change – is a critical measure to tackling it. Qnetic’s flywheel technology is an example of innovation that could enable a complete rethink of renewable energy solutions. A flywheel energy storage system (FESS) is a device that converts electrical energy into kinetic energy, achieving energy storage through mechanical methods. The company says FESS has numerous advantages, such as high power density, high energy density, no capacity degradation, ease of measurement of state of charge and almost no periodic maintenance required. Furthermore, flywheels are environmentally friendly, Qnetic says, as they contain no chemicals and are a scalable technology. FESS systems can be combined with renewable energy due to their fast response time, making them suitable for uninterrupted power to the grid. While FESS technology has already been hailed by some as a good alternative to other energy storage solutions, Qnetic has taken the technology one step further. Qnetic says its technology is the first FESS for the grid at 1MWh unit capacity, which is significant compared to the typical 25kWh products that exist today. Qnetic also says its FESS device has an impressive discharge duration. Typical existing FESS discharge for around 15 minutes and can be as little as 120 seconds. However, Qnetic’s solution will be discharged for four to 12 hours, it says. The firm’s FESS also allows for daily multi-cycling, which lithium battery operators typically cannot do because of degradation. This can translate to higher revenues for operators, who are able to capitalize on fluctuating energy demand throughout the day. All of these factors could make Qnetic suitable for bulk storage of energy at a utility scale, the company says. Qnetic also reports its FESS enables more efficiency. The flywheel is optimally installed at the point of consumption, not the point of production, which reduces the issue of electricity loss during grid transportation (around 10% according to estimates compiled by Qnetic). In other words, Qnetic’s device gets the most out of its storage and could also help communities be more resilient during climate-related electricity shortages and grid outages, the company says. It also estimates that each flywheel has a lifespan of three decades, and is 50% cheaper than lithium-ion batteries over its lifecycle. Perhaps the icing on the cake is that the technology is locally made (i.e., in the U.S.), which is particularly important, given the backdrop of increasing tariffs on resources coming out of China, as it is estimated that approximately 80% of lithium-ion’s critical mineral supply chains run through the nation. Looking Forward Combating climate change requires ongoing innovation. Qnetic’s mechanical flywheel technology seeks to provide a cleaner, more efficacious and forward-thinking approach toward renewable energy, thus potentially eliminating the environmental, economic and logistical limitations of lithium-ion systems. For individuals interested in Qnetic’s growth story, their crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder provides an opportunity to participate in their business as they strive to help advance our modern society toward a sustainable energy ecosystem. Featured photo by Riccardo Annandale on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

January 15, 2025 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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iTrustCapital Aims To Set New Standards For The Crypto Industry

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By Kyle Anthony, Benzinga 2024 marked many milestones for the crypto industry, as support from the political sphere and the outstanding financial performance of notable coins, such as Bitcoin, elevated their standing in the minds of many. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC was among the key milestones achieved in 2024, signaling greater acceptance of the alternative asset class. Against this backdrop, iTrustCapital has been helping redefine what’s possible in the sector to become a trusted partner and platform for individuals seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies. There’s much to show that the company has built a reputation of trust, transparency and integrity. iTrustCapital’s Role In Elevating The Cryptocurrency Landscape iTrustCapital, a leading digital asset IRA software platform that enables clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly through tax-advantaged retirement accounts, has been working on elevating the crypto experience for retail investors. Since launching its platform in 2018, iTrustCapital’s mission has been to serve with excellence and provide secure access to millions of investors who would like to participate in the economic potential that a blockchain future holds. Leveraging a low-cost, user-friendly Fintech platform, the company provides individuals with the tools they need to manage their digital assets, safely and securely. iTrustCapital has made significant strides, attracting more than 200,000 new accounts and executing $11 billion in transactions to date, with dozens of cryptocurrency options to choose from. Over the years, the success of iTrustCapital has garnered industry recognition. Recently, the company earned a spot on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, ranking #162 in North America among the 500 fastest-growing companies across technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech. The company also received the prestigious Crypto Award at the 2024 U.S. FinTech Awards, which celebrates excellence across all facets of financial technology and innovation. Additional accolades include winning Best Cryptocurrency Website at the 2024 Web Awards and receiving a Stevie Award for Achievement in Customer Experience, reflecting their unwavering commitment to a client-first approach. Commenting on the multiple recognitions the firm has received, Kevin Maloney, CEO of iTrustCapital, stated, “2024 has been an extraordinary year! The awards and recognition the company received are a testament to the dedicated team at iTrustCapital and the trust we’ve worked hard to earn in the industry”. iTrustCapital’s industry recognition is validated by feedback received from its clients. Over 6,000 excellent reviews across platforms like Google and Trustpilot highlight the platform’s ease of use, security and exceptional customer service. iTrustCapital’s Operational Standards iTrustCapital’s platform offers clients self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), providing them access to buy and sell cryptocurrency with certain tax benefits. Simply put, this account will allow investors to hold cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Sui and others with tax-deferred growth or tax-free withdrawals*. The tax advantages you receive depend on whether you fund your account with pre-tax or after-tax dollars. For instance, the IRS taxes Bitcoin as an investment, which is subject to a capital gains tax when sold at a profit. However, if it is held within a Crypto IRA, the gains are tax-deferred or tax-free depending on the type of account. While some crypto service providers have commingled client assets with operational funds in the past, iTrustCapital, through its regulated Trust Company partner, holds all Crypto IRA assets off-balance sheet for the benefit of (FBO) each client. In 2024, the company elevated its standards even further by partnering with Fortis Bank, a Federally Chartered Bank and state-regulated Qualified Custodian. Furthermore, iTrustCapital recently engaged with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide institutional digital asset custody along with Coinbase Prime to provide liquidity services for client accounts. These actions reflect iTrustCapital’s commitment to security, transparency, compliance and safeguarding the client assets, ensuring that all assets are held off-balance sheet and fully segregated. Looking Ahead With an upcoming pro-crypto administration set to take office on January 20th, the future of digital assets looks brighter than ever. These milestones represent not just progress but a potential confirmation that crypto is here to stay, solidifying its place as a financial force within the industry. iTrustCapital is part of the vanguard with an innovative solution for buying and selling crypto outside traditional exchanges. With increasing recognition of the platform's safety and security, in addition to tax advantages offered by Crypto IRAs over standard exchanges, the company’s growth and industry leadership could be poised to extend well into 2025 and beyond. “Our mission has always been about empowering our clients to take control of their financial futures,” said Maloney. “As we step into 2025, we’re excited to launch new products and services, continue to serve our clients with excellence, and thrive as a company - setting the bar even higher for the crypto industry.” Featured photo by Traxer on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. *Some taxes may apply. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

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