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As rising wages, labor shortages, and shifting guest expectations strain traditional hospitality operations, forward-thinking companies are moving aggressively to automate. AI-powered robotics and automation are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for efficiency, consistency, and cost control. In this evolving landscape, Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) is positioning itself not only as a deployer of automation technology but as an integrated owner‑operator shaping the industry’s future.

The convergence of private credit and real estate investment has become a defining strategy for alternative finance companies seeking capital efficiency and risk management. Traditional lending models often rely on unsecured positions or narrow collateral pools, creating constraints on funding capacity and competitive positioning.

Copper’s importance has been well established in renewable energy, EVs, and grid modernization. Now artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful new driver. Data centers powering AI workloads require immense amounts of copper for power distribution, thermal regulation, and efficient conductivity. Bloomberg analysts estimate the sector could need more than 400,000 tonnes of copper annually through the next decade, with cumulative usage topping 4 million tonnes by 2035.

Traders Fair 2025 is set to take the stage at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong on Dec. 10, 2025, bringing together traders, investors, fintech innovators, and financial educators from across the region and beyond. From the dynamic platform, ideas will come to life, where actions and connections will shape the sector. The event will showcase the latest fintech trends, solutions, and insights that resonate and shine the spotlight into the future of the financial industry.

Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, has seen the legal challenge over its El Domo mining project in Ecuador come to an end. The country’s Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed a final challenge to the project’s environmental license, concluding a year-long judicial process that progressed through multiple levels of the Ecuadorian court system ( https://ibn.fm/K25Ad ).

Researchers at MIT have developed a new AI method to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA vaccines and other RNA-based treatments more effectively.

The cryptocurrency market started the week on shaky ground, sliding lower as global economic worries sparked more than half a billion dollars in forced liquidations.

NRx Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has submitted a formal Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), urging the agency to prohibit the use of benzethonium chloride in all ketamine products sold in the United States. According to the company, this chemical preservative presents known toxicity risks and is not Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (“GRASE”) for pharmaceutical use in parenteral or topical formulations ( https://ibn.fm/kYR0g ).

AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, closed $575 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2032, including the full exercise of the purchasers’ option for $75 million. The financing boosts company resources to more than $1.5 billion in cash. The notes carry a seven-year maturity and an effective conversion price of $120.12 per share, supported by a capped call hedge that limits dilution to less than 1.5% at that level. AST SpaceMobile also announced a separate registered direct offering of about 5.8 million shares, with proceeds earmarked to repurchase $135 million of its outstanding 4.25% convertible senior notes, eliminating roughly $37.8 million in future interest. Roth Capital Partners acted as co-manager for the offering.

Fifty 1 Labs (OTC: FITY), through its subsidiary Fifty1 AI Labs, has entered a strategic partnership with ViRx@Stanford under the “BE READI!” (Biosecurity & Pandemic Preparedness Initiative). The collaboration will leverage Fifty1’s AI platform to repurpose existing drugs into antiviral therapies, accelerating rapid-response treatments for emerging viral threats where vaccines may take a year to deploy. The alliance will launch exploratory AI-driven projects aimed at expanding the antiviral toolkit, drawing on lessons from past pandemics such as COVID-19 and the 1918 influenza, with the goal of strengthening global health security and mitigating future mortality risks.

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-powered defense and security solutions, closed its previously announced $8 million private placement with strategic investors including Ondas Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC). The placement included 2,000,000 shares of common stock at $4.00 per share and warrants to purchase 2,000,000 shares at $6.00 per share, representing a potential investment of up to $20 million. Proceeds will support commercialization of Safe Pro’s patented AI technologies, including its Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD) and Navigation Observation Detection Engine (NODE), as well as general working capital. Northland Capital Markets and Dawson James Securities, Inc. served as financial advisors.

The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention, in association with 420NJevents , will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, on September 5-6, 2025. This year’s event is expected to welcome over 5,000 industry attendees with 200 exhibitors showcasing their unique cannabis business ideas and products.

A couple of weeks after President Trump announced that basic copper imports would be exempted from tariffs, major electrical wire makers in America have begun increasing their prices, suggesting that consumers may face higher costs despite a sharp decline in metal prices.

Recent data points to a notable surge in electric vehicle purchases across South America, marking a major reversal of the region’s EV adoption trajectory after it spent most of the 2010s lagging behind the U.S., China, and Europe.

A new groundbreaking therapy could slow down or even reverse aging by recharging body cells with new “batteries” that provide new energy for bodily function. The new therapy utilizes mitochondria from the placenta of infants, which are then transplanted into older people or those suffering from diseases that are currently regarded as incurable.

AI is becoming a regular part of medical practice, helping doctors identify common health conditions through routine screenings. However, new research suggests that some specialists could start depending too heavily on the technology.

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), will be on full display at the historic Milwaukee Mile this weekend as Louis Foster, Callum Ilott, and Seb Murray carry Lottery.com and Sports.com branding into the penultimate rounds of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons. Foster, the 2024 INDY NXT champion at Milwaukee and current INDYCAR Rookie of the Year points leader, returns with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing featuring Sports.com across his car and helmet. Ilott, delivering back-to-back top-six finishes for PREMA Racing, will spotlight Lottery.com prominently on his helmet. Murray, making his Milwaukee race debut with Andretti Cape in Indy NXT, will run Lottery.com on the rear wing and Sports.com on the front wings. With visibility across cars, helmets, and racewear, SEGG Media’s flagship brands will receive global exposure on Fox, FS1, FS2, and Sky Sports F1.

Wheels Up Experience (NYSE: UP) announced the sale of Baines Simmons, Kenyon International Emergency Services, and Redline Assured Security to an unrelated third party for approximately $20 million in proceeds before expenses. The Company plans to reinvest the net proceeds into its fleet modernization strategy and for general corporate purposes. CEO George Mattson said the divestiture sharpens strategic focus, complements recently announced initiatives targeting $50 million in cost efficiencies, and supports Wheels Up’s path to profitable growth. The transaction aligns with ongoing efforts to streamline operations and advance the Company’s fleet simplification and modernization strategy.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted therapies to deliver genetic medicines to distal sites of disease, announced the closing of its underwritten public offering and the full exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option for gross proceeds of $6.9 million before deducting commissions and expenses. The Company sold 1,922,764 common stock units, each consisting of one share and one Series I warrant, and 1,528,000 pre-funded warrant units, each consisting of one pre-funded warrant and one Series I warrant. The offering included 450,000 common stock units purchased under the over-allotment option. Common Stock Units were priced at $2.00, while Pre-Funded Units were priced at $1.999. The Series I warrants, exercisable immediately at $2.00 per share, will expire five years from issuance. Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as sole book-running manager, with Laidlaw & Company (U.K.) Ltd. serving as co-manager.

American households are paying higher power bills as the consequences of President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs and renewable energy rollbacks begin to take effect. According to a recent report published by Climate Power, a Washington D.C.-based climate advocacy group, household energy bills across the country have surged by an average of 10% since President Trump assumed office.

Financial regulators in South Korea have directed crypto exchanges to pause the launch of any new crypto asset lending services. Officials say the move is necessary to reduce growing risks in the market and to give regulators time to create a clear set of rules.

The Supreme Court has allowed a new Mississippi law requiring age verification on social media sites to go into effect . The decision came after the court declined to block a lower court ruling that had supported the law. This law is different from a recent Texas law because it applies to all popular social media platforms, not just sites with sexually explicit content.

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is calling on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to clarify how a pending federal plan to reclassify cannabis would affect drug testing for commercial drivers.

HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) recently secured two new U.S. patents that significantly enhance its intellectual property portfolio and strengthen its position in cardiac monitoring technology. Focused on delivering powerful, personalized insights into heart health through its innovative 3D ECG platform, the company now holds more than 20 U.S. and international patents, with additional applications pending. “HeartBeam’s vision is to make it easier for patients and physicians to monitor and diagnose cardiac symptoms outside of a medical facility,” said HeartBeam CEO Robert Eno. “The new patents add to our growing IP portfolio, enabling us to expand the reach and impact of our groundbreaking 3D ECG technology as we strive to transform the future of cardiac care.”

AI Maverick Intel (OTCID: BINP), in its most significant update yet, recently launched a next-generation prospecting engine. Designed to eliminate the need for sales development representative (“SDR”) teams, the comprehensive suite is capable of replicating entire segments of the sales pipeline. “By managing discovery questions, objections, and next-step scheduling, the platform now addresses the consultative side of selling,” CEO Wayne Cockburn said of the launch, explaining the approach that moves beyond typical efficiency tools. “In industries where meaningful conversations are critical, automating those interactions can accelerate deal flow and reduce acquisition costs.”

Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is poised to meet growing demand as global industries search for scalable and sustainable energy solutions, and platinum has emerged as a critical component in the future of electrical applications. “The company’s primary focus is the development of large-scale platinum group metal resources in the Bushveld Complex, a region responsible for producing roughly 75% of the world’s platinum supply,” reads a recent article. “The company’s flagship project, the Waterberg Project, is one of the newest and largest undeveloped PGM resources in South Africa. It is specifically designed to support low-cost, bulk mechanized mining, ideal for supplying high volumes of platinum to markets increasingly driven by technological and environmental innovation.”

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) (FSE: Z7D) recently announced the results of its Ambient Noise Tomography (“ANT”) survey, highlighting the potential for metals discovery at the historic Montauban gold and silver mine site covering 13,116 hectares (about 32,410 acres) of abandoned exploration 80 kilometers (49.7 miles) west of Quebec’s capital city. An article discussing this reads, “The ANT survey reaffirms that Montauban’s mineral system remains open at depth — both vertically and laterally, according to the company. Multiple zones across the property remain completely untested.”

In a breakthrough that could fundamentally reshape how businesses acquire customers, AI Maverick Intel (OTC: BINP) has unleashed an AI-powered prospecting platform capable of conducting sophisticated sales conversations, handling objections and closing deals without human intervention ( ibn.fm/0iBDy ). AI Maverick is pioneering the next frontier of sales automation by acquiring and optimizing revenue-generating businesses through its proprietary AI technology, which delivers genuinely intelligent, two-way engagement across healthcare, biotech, insurance, transportation and other critical industries where meaningful conversations drive revenue growth.

Lahontan Gold’s (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) competitive advantage lies in controlling an asset with demonstrated production capabilities rather than theoretical potential. “The Santa Fe Mine operated successfully from 1988 to 1995, producing 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver through open-pit mining and heap leach processing, the lowest-cost production method available for oxide gold deposits. The mine’s closure in 1995 resulted purely from economics, as gold prices at $340 per ounce made operations uneconomical. However, the cessation of mining left substantial mineralization in the ground, creating the foundation for Lahontan’s current development strategy,” reads a recent article.

Silvercorp Metals (NYSE American/TSX: SVM), a Canadian mining company producing silver, gold, lead, and zinc, opened its 2026 fiscal year with stronger production volumes and a notable rise in revenues, while continuing to advance its growth projects. The company, which operates profitable mines in China, reported financial and operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2025, showing higher sales of both silver and gold ( https://ibn.fm/byzvd ).

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clene Nanomedicine Inc., a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“ALS”) and multiple sclerosis (“MS”), released its second quarter 2025 financial results and provided an update on its clinical programs. The company emphasized progress toward an NDA submission for its lead asset CNM-Au8 in ALS, expected in the fourth quarter of 2025 ( https://ibn.fm/PiKqu ).

SEGG Media (NASDAQ: SEGG, LTRYW), through its backing of Louis Foster, Callum Ilott, and Seb Murray, will be represented at the Milwaukee Mile this weekend as the 2025 NTT INDYCAR and INDY NXT by Firestone seasons near their conclusion. Foster, who clinched the 2024 INDY NXT championship at Milwaukee, returns with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing leading the INDYCAR Rookie of the Year standings, carrying Sports.com branding across his car and helmet. Ilott, fresh off consecutive top-six finishes with PREMA Racing, features Lottery.com’s logo prominently on his helmet. Rising Scottish talent Murray will make his Indy NXT debut at Milwaukee with Andretti Cape, running Lottery.com on his rear wing and Sports.com on his front wings. With SEGG Media’s brands showcased across cars, helmets, and racewear, Lottery.com and Sports.com will gain global broadcast visibility throughout the weekend’s coverage on Fox, FS1, FS2, and Sky Sports F1.

Massimo Group (“Massimo Group” or “Massimo;” NASDAQ: MAMO) is expanding its footprint in the golf cart market by launching a manufacturing partnership in Vietnam, signaling imminent U.S. deliveries of its feature-rich six-seater MVR4X golf cart ( ibn.fm/NpbcL ). Massimo Group, a Texas-based powersports vehicle and recreational watercraft manufacturer, is fortifying its global supply chain to deliver quality products more efficiently and affordably.

Onar (OTCQB: ONAR), an AI-powered marketing agency network, announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, highlighting 28% year-to-date revenue growth compared to the prior year. The Company reported a Q2 net loss, primarily from compliance and non-operating expenses, while converting $142,000 of debt into equity and repaying nearly $300,000 in principal. ONAR began closing its Series E financing round and appointed Scott Kauffman as Chairman along with new independent directors Mark Gazit and Reda Raad. Strategic initiatives included partnering with IQSTEL’s Reality Border to co-develop a multi-agent AI platform for Cortex, signing a definitive agreement to acquire Retina.ai to expand predictive analytics capabilities, and evaluating a divestiture of its pool construction subsidiary. The Company is also pursuing debt refinancing, converting $1 million of related-party debt into a long-term note, and enhancing financial controls to address a material weakness. CEO Claude Zdanow said the progress reflects ONAR’s discipline and its mission to build the first AI-powered marketing ecosystem for mid-market companies.

Wearable technology is evolving, including traditional input methods giving way to more intuitive, natural interfaces. While most wearable devices still rely on touchscreens, voice commands, or basic gestures that require line-of-sight interaction, a fundamental shift is occurring toward neural input systems that can interpret the subtlest human intentions. This evolution reflects a broader trend in human-computer interaction: the movement away from devices that require users to adapt their behavior toward technology that adapts to natural human movement patterns.

Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX), a conservative media company with expanding cable and digital reach, was initiated with an Outperform rating and $23 price target by Noble Capital Markets. Analysts cited the company’s position as the fourth most-watched cable news network in the U.S., supported by distribution across major MVPDs and streaming platforms. Noble said Newsmax is positioned for multi-year monetization across advertising and affiliate fee revenue, driven by a loyal, right-of-center audience and a diversified revenue model. Revenue has grown more than 300% since 2019, fueled by digital expansion and broader platform reach.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a digital mortgage platform redefining the path to homeownership, announced a further strategic investment in MagicBlocks, committing an additional $225,000 in its current SAFE round. Beeline, which incubated MagicBlocks, now holds a 47.6% stake. MagicBlocks powers Beeline’s AI agent “Bob,” which has delivered 6x stronger lead conversion rates than humans and generated $162,000 in Q2 revenue during a limited release. Since launching in June, MagicBlocks has signed 18 clients—more than half outside the U.S.—to its customizable AI sales and service platform. Beeline said the partnership creates recurring SaaS revenue opportunities and broadens its reach beyond the U.S. while advancing its own AI infrastructure, including the BlinkQC quality-control product for mortgage compliance.

Last week, a judge turned down a request to prevent the federal government from handing over land in Arizona to a mining company. The request was made by various plaintiffs, including the Apache Stronghold group and the San Carlos Apache Tribe, among others.

A recently published German study reveals that electric vehicle repair costs are falling as EV adoption increases and electric cars become more common. The research found that the gap between electric vehicle and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle repair costs has narrowed over the past year, indicating that insurers and repair shops are gaining much-needed experience in the growing EV repair segment.

Scientists at Columbia University have engineered a cancer treatment that leverages bacteria to smuggle cancer-killing viruses into tumors in a method that sidesteps the defenses of the immune system. This groundbreaking approach utilizes two vital weapons against the cancer; the bacteria are drawn to cancer cells, and the viruses inside the bacteria deliver the killer blow to the tumor cells after being delivered there by the bacteria.

Greenwave Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: GWAV), an operator of metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio, announced it will implement a 1-for-110 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective at 5 p.m. EST on Friday, August 22, 2025. The stock will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol GWAV and begin trading on a reverse split-adjusted basis when the market opens Monday, August 25, 2025, under new CUSIP number 57630J 502. The move is intended to boost the per-share trading price and help the Company regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. Following the split, Greenwave’s outstanding common shares will be reduced from 62,794,283 to approximately 570,858, with proportional adjustments applied to options and warrants. Fractional shares will not be issued; any fractional interest will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.

Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earths, and critical minerals, announced it has completed production of its first kilogram of dysprosium (Dy) oxide at pilot scale at the Company’s White Mesa Mill in Utah. The material achieved 99.9% purity, exceeding the 99.5% commercial specification, and the Mill expects to continue producing Dy oxide at a rate of two kilograms per week. Energy Fuels believes it is the first U.S. company to both produce high-purity Dy oxide and publicly disclose actual production volumes and purities. Produced from monazite mined in Florida and Georgia, the oxides demonstrate the viability of a fully non-Chinese rare earth oxide supply chain. Multiple magnet manufacturers and OEMs have already expressed strong interest in obtaining samples to accelerate validation processes.

FAVO Capital (OTC: FAVO), a diversified finance company providing alternative revenue-based funding solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States along with strategic investments in income-producing real estate, announced that President Shaun Quin has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only network of business leaders. Quin was selected based on his leadership record and more than two decades of experience in capital markets, alternative finance and organizational transformation. As a member, he will contribute thought leadership on Forbes.com and participate in panels and events. His first article, “Why Some Small Businesses Turn to Private Credit — And What Owners Should Consider,” was published Aug. 19 on Forbes.com.

Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91), a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for neurodegenerative, metabolic and alcohol misuse disorders, announced several corporate actions. On Aug. 12, 2025, the board approved settlement of $26,812.50 in outstanding debt through the issuance of 1,102 Class B shares at a deemed price of $24.33 per share. On Aug. 15, 2025, the board granted 800 restricted share units (RSUs) each to clinical advisors Peter Stys and Jack Antel under the equity incentive plan, with vesting tied to regulatory milestones for the company’s Lucid MS program. The creditor shares and RSUs are subject to a four-month-plus-one-day statutory hold under CSE policy and are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act. The company also said that, effective Aug. 15, 2025, Kevin Malone is no longer serving as an advisor to the board following termination of his agreement.

The sports entertainment industry is experiencing a fundamental shift that extends far beyond traditional broadcasting and venue management. As digital engagement becomes increasingly sophisticated, companies are discovering that success requires more than single-platform dominance; it demands integrated ecosystems that connect physical experiences with digital communities across multiple touchpoints.

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a financial services firm focused on traditional and digital assets, said its US dollar–denominated fund Solomon Capital SP signed a memorandum of understanding with CITIC Contracting Company to co-develop digital infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The three-year pact will target data science, commercial real estate and logistics parks, aiming to bridge private real estate with investor demand for yield-generating alternatives. Solowin said the collaboration integrates its technology-driven platform with CITIC’s real estate expertise to address rising demand for real-world asset tokenization across the Middle East.

Independent global energy think tank Ember has published a study outlining how government inaction on renewable energy targets is inhibiting investors in the critical but capital-dependent industry.

After a period of decline, online dating apps are starting to see fresh signs of life . Platforms that once struggled with falling engagement are now finding creative ways to draw people back, with technology and new ideas playing a big part in the revival.

MAGA leaders are pressuring President Donald Trump to reconsider his interest in loosening federal cannabis restrictions, warning that doing so could damage American society.

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) is positioned for opportunity as the global golf equipment market is on track to expand from $28.55 billion in 2024 to $35.29 billion in 2029 . “Specialty categories, such as custom shafts and premium putters, are among the fastest-growing segments, as seasoned players invest in performance upgrades and new golfers seek accessible, game-improving gear. Against this backdrop of unprecedented growth, Newton Golf is emerging as a brand that both reflects and accelerates the industry’s evolution. Known for its precision-engineered shafts and patented putter technologies, Newton Golf is redefining modern golf performance,” reads a recent article. “The company’s Newton Motion Shaft, launched in late 2023, has become a favorite shaft of Tour Champions . In part, this popularity is due to the shaft’s proprietary DOT System(TM), a flex redefinition that adapts to player swing speed for improved accuracy and distance. Meanwhile, the Gravity Putter, introduced in fall 2024, features Ultra Low Balance Point (‘ULBP’) technology for elite putting control and tighter roll dispersion.”

Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG) is positioned for opportunity as the global golf equipment market is on track to expand from $28.55 billion in 2024 to $35.29 billion in 2029 . “Specialty categories, such as custom shafts and premium putters, are among the fastest-growing segments, as seasoned players invest in performance upgrades and new golfers seek accessible, game-improving gear. Against this backdrop of unprecedented growth, Newton Golf is emerging as a brand that both reflects and accelerates the industry’s evolution. Known for its precision-engineered shafts and patented putter technologies, Newton Golf is redefining modern golf performance,” reads a recent article. “The company’s Newton Motion Shaft, launched in late 2023, has become a favorite shaft of Tour Champions . In part, this popularity is due to the shaft’s proprietary DOT System(TM), a flex redefinition that adapts to player swing speed for improved accuracy and distance. Meanwhile, the Gravity Putter, introduced in fall 2024, features Ultra Low Balance Point (‘ULBP’) technology for elite putting control and tighter roll dispersion.”

ONAR Holdings (OTCQB: ONAR) was featured in a recent Forbes article that highlights a new era of AI-driven search and advertising. In the interview, the company’s CEO Claude Zdanow explained how ONAR is leveraging its AI-powered technologies to help mid-market brands thrive in the age of conversational AI search. Speaking of the seismic pivot from traditional Google search toward AI-enhanced platforms, he explained, “We’re shifting from gaming Google’s algorithm to engaging in real-time AI searches that respond directly to what we ask. That’s the fundamental transformation unfolding right now… Language model optimization is about creating content that’s actually relevant and useful so that AI, not just a search engine, can interpret it, trust it, and serve it up as the best answer. It’s no longer about finessing the system. It’s about genuinely solving a user’s problem. . . . This shift isn’t just about changing tactics, it’s about changing intent. We must stop thinking in terms of algorithms and start thinking in terms of audiences. Moving forward, the question won’t be ‘How do I get ranked?’ but rather: ‘How do I help someone?’”

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a provider of AI-powered defense and security solutions, said it entered into definitive agreements for a private placement with strategic investors including Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC). The deal covers 2 million shares at $4 each and warrants for 2 million shares at $6 each, representing up to $20 million. The investment is expected to accelerate commercialization of Safe Pro’s patented AI technologies, including its Object Threat Detection system and Navigation Observation Detection Engine, which detect landmines, map terrain and analyze drone imagery in real time. The company said its technology, already recognized by the U.S. Army and deployed in Ukraine, is positioned to benefit from billions in new federal funding for drone and AI programs.

Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), a space exploration, infrastructure and services company, said it closed a private offering of $345 million in 2.5% convertible senior notes due 2030, including $45 million from the exercise of an overallotment option. The notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, with Roth Capital Partners serving as co-manager.

Thumzup (NASDAQ: TZUP) said it agreed to acquire Dogehash Technologies Inc., a blockchain infrastructure company focused on mining Dogecoin and Litecoin, in an all-stock transaction valued at 30.7 million Thumzup shares. Following the deal, the combined company will be renamed Dogehash Technologies Holdings Inc. and trade on Nasdaq under the symbol XDOG. Dogehash operates about 2,500 Scrypt ASIC miners in North America, with additional units expected later this year to expand production. The companies said the merger will create a leading Dogecoin mining platform leveraging renewable energy, high-efficiency rigs and Dogecoin Layer-2 infrastructure to improve miner economics. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary approvals.

BioAdaptives (OTCMKTS: BDPT), a developer of natural health and performance supplements, said its nootropic formula MyndMed(TM) was certified clean by TruShield(TM) Laboratory Services following testing for World Anti-Doping Agency compliance. TruShield, whose protocols are trusted by professional sports organizations including the UFC(R), confirmed MyndMed contains no banned substances and meets safety standards for competitive athletes. BioAdaptives said the clearance supports integration of MyndMed into the UFC’s approved supplement pool, providing fighters with cognitive performance, focus and reaction-time support without risk of anti-doping violations.

Calidi Biotherapeutics (NYSE American: CLDI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing targeted therapies to deliver genetic medicines, announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering for gross proceeds of $6 million before expenses. The offering includes about 1.47 million common stock units priced at $2.00 each and about 1.53 million pre-funded warrant units priced at $1.999 each, both paired with Series I warrants exercisable at $2.00 per share for five years. Ladenburg Thalmann is serving as sole book-running manager with Laidlaw & Company (U.K.) Ltd. as co-manager.

The pharmaceutical development landscape presents a fundamental shift as regulatory frameworks evolve beyond traditional efficacy-first approaches. The most significant patient impact now comes from innovations that enhance safety profiles of existing therapeutic options, particularly in pain management where the balance between therapeutic benefit and abuse potential creates urgent medical need alongside substantial regulatory complexity.

The surge in golf’s popularity has created an unprecedented opportunity for companies such as Newton Golf Company (NASDAQ: NWTG), which is committed to providing high-quality golf equipment for players ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals. As the sport experiences record or near-record numbers of on-course beginners each year, Newton Golf stands poised to support and equip a rapidly expanding base of golf enthusiasts.

Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology company developing AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, said it formed a collaboration with Japan-based Media Exceed Co. Ltd., which will act as a non-exclusive reseller of the company’s Mudra Band and Mudra Link. The agreement aims to expand availability of Wearable Devices’ neural interface products in Japan through Media Exceed’s e-commerce platform, using both drop shipping and wholesale models for streamlined order fulfillment and local customer support.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based company pursuing a multi-club football ownership strategy, was recognized in Gazzetta dello Sport for the strong youth development results of its majority-owned Serie B club Juve Stabia. Known as “The Other Team of Naples,” Juve Stabia advanced to the Serie A promotion playoffs last season under sporting director Matteo Lovisa and coach Ignazio Abate, while fielding one of Serie B’s youngest squads with an average age of 24.3. Separately, Virgilio Sport reported the club achieved the highest market value increase in Serie B, up 245% year over year to about $32 million, driven by on-field success and social media engagement. Brera said the gains underscore Juve Stabia’s growing competitiveness and provide investors exposure to the club’s rising valuation through Brera’s Nasdaq-listed shares.

Vivakor (NASDAQ: VIVK), a provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse and remediation services, said it reset the record date for its previously announced special dividend of Adapti Inc. shares to Sept. 5, 2025, from Aug. 20. Vivakor holds about 206,595 Adapti shares, or 13.5% of the company, which recently acquired The Ballengee Group, a Dallas-based sports management agency with about 200 professional athletes. Based on Vivakor’s roughly 47.3 million outstanding shares, excluding shares waived by insiders, each Vivakor shareholder will receive about 0.0079 Adapti shares per Vivakor share, valued at about $0.515 million in total at Adapti’s current $2.50 share price.

China, the world’s largest electric vehicle producer, is making a surprising change in its global strategy. After years of pushing pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Chinese automakers are now flooding international markets with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). These cars run on both batteries and gasoline, giving them an edge in places where charging infrastructure is weak.

Speeki founder and CEO Scott Lane recently wrote an op-ed outlining why asking oil and gas firms to abandon fossil fuels immediately is shortsighted. With the transition from fossil fuels to renewables accelerating, fossil fuel firms have been under increasing pressure to move away from extraction and production to reduce their impact on the environment.

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a financial services firm providing solutions across traditional and digital assets, announced it has entered into an equity purchase agreement to acquire a 19% stake in GPL Remittance Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based cross-border payment institution holding a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With over 30 years of operational expertise, GPL strengthens Solowin’s digital payment infrastructure and positions the Company to expand its licensed payment channels, enhance competitiveness, and support large-scale growth in cross-border payments and digital finance.

Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS ) is extending the boundaries of human-machine interaction, taking its neural interface technology from consumer input device to the front lines of defense innovation. Known for creating AI-powered, gesture-controlled wearables that let users interact without touch, the company is now developing advanced, touchless control systems for military tactical applications, opening the door to a new era of precision, speed and safety in high-stakes environments ( ibn.fm/pNRjO ).

Safe Pro Group (NASDAQ: SPAI), a provider of AI-powered defense and security solutions, said it entered into definitive agreements for a private placement with strategic investors including Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC). The deal covers 2 million shares at $4 each and warrants for 2 million shares at $6 each, representing up to $20 million. The investment is expected to accelerate commercialization of Safe Pro’s patented AI technologies, including its Object Threat Detection system and Navigation Observation Detection Engine, which detect landmines, map terrain and analyze drone imagery in real time. The company said its technology, already recognized by the U.S. Army and deployed in Ukraine, is positioned to benefit from billions in new federal funding for drone and AI programs.

ESGold (CSE: ESAU) (OTCQB: ESAUF) said it signed a binding memorandum of understanding with Planta Magdalena S.A.S. to form a joint venture to develop and reprocess fully permitted gold- and silver-bearing tailings in Bolívar, Colombia. ESGold will invest C$1.5 million for a 50% interest and hold a right of first refusal to acquire the balance within 12 months. The company said the venture expands its tailings-to-cash-flow model beyond Québec, with the potential to add a second high-margin operation by 2026 while delivering environmental remediation benefits in one of South America’s top gold-producing regions.

On Monday, gold rose and held steady as the attention of investors shifted to the Washington meeting between Trump, EU leaders and Zelenskiy on how to move the peace talks forward between Russia and Ukraine. Traders are also waiting for the outcome of the upcoming meeting of central bank leaders at Jackson Hole. Chairman Powell is expected to make his final address to this meeting on Friday.

Lahontan Gold (TSXV: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) said it signed a binding term sheet Aug. 18, 2025, to acquire 27 unpatented lode mineral claims, known as the York Claims, from Emergent Metals Corp. The claims add about 2.1 square kilometers of mineral rights to the Santa Fe Mine Project, adjoining the site immediately south and southeast of the York open pit and gold resource. A recent Preliminary Economic Assessment showed gold-silver mineralization extends toward the York Claims. The deal is expected to allow expansion of the York open pit and potentially increase mineral resources in the area.

New York’s cannabis industry faced another setback recently after a federal appeals court ruled that the state unlawfully discriminated against applicants from outside New York in a recent licensing process.

Nicola Mining (TSX.V: NIM) (OTCQB: HUSIF) was featured in a recent article that discussed its positioning and distinction in the market. “Nicola’s operational blueprint for 2025 includes commencing Dominion Creek’s bulk sample extraction in Q3, reaching and maintaining full-production capacity at the Merritt Mill, and publishing exploration results for the flagship New Craigmont (Copper) Project. Nicola’s strategy synergizes with its broader corporate objectives: To concentrate operations within British Columbia. In tandem with Dominion Creek and New Craigmont, the company is advancing Treasure Mountain, a silver-lead-zinc project. The integration of exploration and processing capability enhances Nicola’s sustainability and operational efficiency, positioning itself for further organic growth.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), a publicly traded multi-club soccer ownership company, recently expanded into youth soccer development through a strategic partnership with Toronto Blizzard Corp. “The initiative is aimed at tapping into the rapidly growing global youth sports industry, which is expected to reach $69.4 billion by 2030, according to Profluence.com,” an article discussing the move reads. “Brera’s multi-club ownership model is modeled on a broader industry trend, where clubs and holding companies seek to build scalable platforms for player development and commercial opportunities. This deal adds youth infrastructure in North America to Brera’s global reach and diversifies its exposure to the lucrative youth sports economy. With its global football network and commitment to accessible talent development, Brera Holdings is positioning itself not just as an owner of clubs, but as an enabler of cross-border player growth…”

Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO) announced the release of its 2026 T-Boss 900L Crew, a utility terrain vehicle powered by an 812cc Chery SQR372 DOHC 3-cylinder engine delivering 52 HP and 70 N•m of torque. With preorders already secured, the liquid-cooled, fuel-injected model offers strong hauling and towing performance, reliable cold-weather startup to -25°C, and efficient fuel consumption, while also featuring bench seating, a 10-inch touchscreen with GPS navigation, and one of the segment’s most complete standard equipment packages to serve farmers, ranchers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventurers alike.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) was featured in a recent article that discussed its positioning as the U.S. military faces mounting global tensions and technological threats, and a quiet revolution unfolds in North America’s critical materials landscape, one powered by rare earth elements and a bold new refining technology. The piece indicates that Ucore “has emerged as a central player in this effort with its cutting-edge RapidSX(TM) platform, a next-generation separation technology now backed by the U.S. Department of Defense through an $18.4 million award. This investment underscores the Pentagon’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for essential components used in missiles, fighter jets and radar systems — and Ucore is poised to deliver… By establishing a rapid-response, scalable HREE processing chain in North America, Ucore supports defense-grade magnet commodity security, broad-based high-tech manufacturing and geopolitical resilience. This model aligns perfectly with the Pentagon’s strategic objectives under its Industrial Base and Sustainability program, while reducing reliance on adversarial-state supply chains. The company is steadily advancing from demonstration to full commercial readiness, aiming to integrate RapidSX machines in both Canada and the United States, including planned future strategic metals complexes.”