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Dubai's VARA has penalized 19 VASPs for carrying out unlicensed virtual asset activities and for breaches of VARA's marketing regulations.

Blockchain firm Ripple has moved a substantial amount of XRP, a transaction that is likely to influence the short-term movement of the asset.

Specifically, Ripple transferred 200 million XRP, worth roughly $610 million, from its treasury to an unknown wallet, according to on-chain data shared by Whale Alert on October 6.

The massive on-chain transfer does not have a clear reason behind it. Notably, the company often moves large amounts of XRP to reposition liquidity or fund ecosystem and institutional partnerships. 

Some believe the move prepares for upcoming liquidity needs, while others suspect possible OTC transactions. 

What next for XRP price 
If the tokens enter the market through sales or institutional deals, selling pressure could briefly slow the rally. 

This significant transfer comes at a time when XRP is approaching the crucial $3 level, with analysts suggesting possible scenarios in the short term.

To this end, analysis by Ali Martinez in an X post on October 7 pointed out that XRP is approaching a critical resistance level near $3.15. Notably, this zone has capped previous rallies and now stands as the next major hurdle for bulls.

XRP price analysis chart. Source: TradingView
Therefore, a decisive breakout above this level could open the door for a strong upward move toward $3.60. Martinez noted that several intermediate targets around $3.30 and $3.45 suggest potential consolidation points before XRP reaches the higher range.

XRP price analysis 
As of press time, XRP was trading at $2.97, having plunged 0.27% in the past 24 hours, while over the past week, the asset has gained more than 3%.

XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold
Overall, XRP is showing relative stability around its short-term averages. The 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) stands at $2.94, suggesting moderate short-term bullish momentum as buyers maintain control above this key level. 

Meanwhile, the 200-day SMA sits at $2.61, indicating that the longer-term uptrend remains intact and providing a strong support base if prices retrace.

On the other hand, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 51.76 reflects a balanced market, neither overbought nor oversold, implying that XRP still has room for upward movement if buying pressure strengthens.

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SOON is launching two new products that package Solana-level performance into a service layer, so users can deploy high-speed blockchains and trading platforms without building the underlying infrastructure from scratch.

Summary

The Infra Stack lets enterprises and developers launch custom L1, L2, or application-specific chains with Solana-level speed, security, and interoperability.
The Perp Stack enables the creation of Hyperliquid trading platforms using an offchain execution layer combined with an onchain settlement layer.
The SOON token has jumped to $0.81 driven by Kraken listing and TON Station play-to-earn activity, though technicals suggest a possible pullback toward $0.60 or the previous breakout level.

SOON unveils Solana-speed infra and trading stacks for enterprises
SOON, formerly known as Solana Optimistic Network, has announced a rebrand and the launch of two new products: the SOON High-Performance Infra Stack and the SOON Perp Stack.

The SOON Infra Stack allows users to deploy their own custom Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) chains, which can operate as standalone L1s, L2s, or application-specific chains with built-in speed, security, and interoperability. The system packages Solana’s core performance architecture into an on-demand infrastructure layer, allowing enterprises or governments launch blockchains that perform at Web2 speed without creating a new base layer from scratch.

The SOON Perp Stack focuses on decentralized trading infrastructure, enabling users to build their own “Hyperliquid,” as the company describes it. It combines an offchain execution layer called SoonCore with an onchain settlement and ecosystem layer called SoonSVM. Together, they form a high-speed central limit order book (CLOB) system intended for exchanges, trading platforms, and capital market applications. The dual-layer design aims to provide the performance of TradFi systems while maintaining onchain transparency and compliance through zero-knowledge security.

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“Solana remains the best performance architecture — parallelized, low-latency, deterministic, and built by an ecosystem that refuses to slow down. We’re not reinventing that. We’re extending it — bringing Web2-grade enterprises and capital markets on-chain,” said Joanna Zeng, CEO and Co-Founder of SOON.

The announcement coincides with a sharp surge in the SOON token, which has risen over 60% in the past 24 hours following several key catalysts. Most notably, its recent listing on Kraken triggered a breakout past the critical $0.42 resistance, propelling the token toward August’s liquidity range. Despite typical expectations of a pause or retracement after breaking a key level, SOON price continued climbing and is now trading at $0.81, just 17% below its ATH from May.

The rally has been further supported by growing engagement on TON Station, where users earn SOON through play-to-earn challenges.

Technicals, however, signal caution as the RSI is extremely overbought at 88, suggesting an imminent pullback, possibly toward $0.60 or back to the previous breakout level at around $0.42.

Source: TradingView

Bitcoin crosses $126,000: Why did BTC reach a new all-time high? Gino Matos · 3 mins ago · 1 min read

Bitcoin faces record institutional demand and macroeconomic uncertainty, key drivers converging to push it to new highs.

Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:38 am UTC

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Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:41 am UTC

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Bitcoin (BTC) breached $126,100 for the first time in history on Oct. 6, climbing 2.5% in 24 hours as record institutional demand and macroeconomic uncertainty converged to push it to new highs.

Bitcoin has since retraced to $123,500, sitting around the previous all-time high, which now acts as a support for the uptrend.

The rally followed $3.55 billion in net inflows into US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) last week, part of nearly $6 billion in total crypto inflows that tightened available supply and supported prices.

The heavy institutional buying through regulated products removed bitcoin from circulation, creating upward pressure on spot markets.

Macroeconomic factors amplified the move as a US government shutdown steered investors toward perceived hedges like Bitcoin and gold.

The shutdown concerns elevated Bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven asset alongside traditional defensive positions, while the strength of equity futures and broader risk appetite provided additional tailwinds.

Traders await the Federal Reserve’s communications later this month for confirmation of a more dovish monetary policy path, which could further support risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

Ethereum crossed $4,700 alongside Bitcoin’s advance, trading at $4,643.91 at press time, up 11% in the past week. The broader crypto market posted gains across major assets as the bitcoin rally lifted sentiment.

BNB peaked at $1,243, up 4.1% in 24 hours. Cardano gained 5.2% to reach $0.8783, while XRP advanced 3% to $3.04. Solana climbed 3.7% to $236.30. Dogecoin posted strong gains among major crypto, jumping 6.1% to $0.2687.

The convergence of institutional demand through ETFs, macroeconomic uncertainty driving safe-haven flows, and positive risk sentiment in traditional markets created conditions for Bitcoin to break through the $126,000 threshold.

Bitcoin Market DataAt the time of press 9:41 am UTC on Oct. 7, 2025, Bitcoin is ranked #1 by market cap and the price is down 0.12% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has a market capitalization of $2.46 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $70.23 billion. Learn more about Bitcoin ›

Crypto Market SummaryAt the time of press 9:41 am UTC on Oct. 7, 2025, the total crypto market is valued at at $4.24 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $202.61 billion. Bitcoin dominance is currently at 58.13%. Learn more about the crypto market ›

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The combined ETH holdings of treasury companies and ETFs have risen to 12.48 million ETH, representing 10.31% of Ethereum's supply.

Dutch cryptocurrency firm Amdax raised 30 million euros to start its Bitcoin treasury initiative AMBTS. The firm aims to covet 1% of the total BTC supply.

Summary

Dutch crypto firm Amdax has completed its €30 million ($35 million) funding round to launch Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy.
The firm aims to accumulate up to 210,000 BTC, potentially becoming the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after MicroStrategy

On Oct. 7, Reuters reported that the Dutch crypto firm has recently finished its funding round for its Bitcoin treasury initiative, having reached its initial target of achieving 30 million euros ($35 million). Now it prepares to launch its standalone treasury company, Amsterdam Bitcoin Treasury Strategy.

According to a statement from the company, the team is now ready to proceed with purchasing BTC (BTC) for its treasury. CEO and AMBTS co-founder Lucas Wensing called the end of the funding round an “important milestone” in the company’s quest to accumulate Bitcoin.

“We now move forward with our bitcoin strategy, aiming to offer investors transparent access to this unique asset class,” said Wensing in his statement.

Amdax joins the ever-growing list of major companies which have added BTC to their corporate reserves. Another Dutch firm that also strives to build a BTC treasury is the firm Treasury, which is backed by the Winklevoss twins. Unlike AMBTS, Treasury has gotten a head start with a balance of 1,000 BTC.

Amdax’s bid for BTC domination
Based on previous reports from crypto.news, the Dutch crypto asset service initially aimed to close its funding at €23 million before they raised the stakes to €30 million in September 2025. The capital will fuel an initial buying spree ahead of its intended public listing on Euronext Amsterdam. The move would serve to provide the European market with a new BTC-based vehicle.

Through its BTC treasury initiative, Amdax aims to stockpile at least 210,000 BTC. If the company does manage to accumulate that much Bitcoin, it would have garnered at least 1% of the total global BTC supply. At press time, the only entity holding above 210,000 BTC is Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which currently owns 640,031 BTC or more than 3% of the total 21 million BTC supply. Strategy’s trove is worth around $73 billion.

Amdax’s latest BTC venture will join the 344 companies holding BTC in their balance sheets | Source: Bitcoin Treasuries
Most recently, Bitcoin reached a new all-time high at $126,080, breaking past the previous highest peak at $125,500. The token has recently retreated back to the $123,879 range following the surge. However, it has managed to stay well above the $120,000 threshold.

With $35 million worth of funding, Amdax would be able to purchase at least 282,533 BTC at current prices. This amount would not be enough to topple Strategy off its throne, but it would be enough to position AMBTS as the second largest Bitcoin treasury firm in the world.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the opening bell on Thursday, Oct. 9.

Analysts expect the Leamington, Canada-based company to report a quarterly loss at 2 cents per share, versus a year-ago loss of 1 cent per share. Tilray Brands projects quarterly revenue of $204.55 million, compared to $200.04 million a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

On Aug. 28, Tilray Brands' medical division expanded its portfolio in Germany with three newly certified cannabis strains.

Shares of Tilray Brands fell 2.5% to close at $1.58 on Monday.

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Franco-Canadian sustainable aeronautic start-up intelligently manages its unstructured content with Box

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Box, Inc. (NYSE:BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management (ICM) platform, today announced that FLYING WHALES selected Box as its unified platform to future-proof how it manages unstructured data across its organization. Supported by the French and Canadian governments for its development of environmentally-friendly airships, FLYING WHALES is headquartered in France, with subsidiaries in Montreal. On its mission to develop sustainable transport solutions for remote regions, the organization has adopted Box’s AI-powered content platform to unlock unstructured data, driving innovation and business impact at scale.

“Box has been a game changer in transforming our data management strategy, becoming our single source of truth and optimizing collaboration and efficiency across our teams,” said Anthony Courtois, CIO at FLYING WHALES. “Box Hubs with Box AI empowers our teams to quickly access crucial information from our content, helping us strengthen our expertise in the aerospace industry. Looking ahead, we’re keen to expand our use of Box’s Intelligent Content Management platform to better extract intelligence and insights from the metadata across our unstructured content; PDFs, videos, images, and more.”

FLYING WHALES first selected Box in 2024 to manage its vast amounts of data, generated through extensive testing across diverse systems and partners. The organization has recently expanded its use of Box to:

Curate and publish content across the enterprise with Box AI for Hubs;

Meet rigorous aerospace compliance and cybersecurity standards, critical for FLYING WHALES and their partnerships with other aerospace companies and government entities;

Enhance information governance with automated classification policies, which allow granular structuring to handle sensitive engineering documents;

Enable independent control over encryption keys and centralize sensitive content with Box KeySafe.

"In today’s AI-first era, sustainable digital-native organizations like FLYING WHALES are uniquely positioned to leverage AI to redefine how work gets done in their industries,” said Samantha Wessels, SVP, General Manager for EMEA at Box. “As a strategic technology partner, Box helps FLYING WHALES unlock the untapped value of unstructured data - which makes up 90% of enterprise content - through our AI-driven platform. We look forward to continuing to help FLYING WHALES drive productivity gains and accelerate innovation to achieve critical business outcomes.”

FLYING WHALES is the only aeronautical company selected for the 2025 cohort of the French Tech Next40 program, which brings together France’s 40 most successful start-ups with global leadership potential. The organization is developing a transport system designed to boost economic growth in land-locked regions, while sharply cutting the environmental footprint of cargo.

Box empowers many of the largest and most regulated enterprises around the world to transform business processes with enterprise AI, power their workplace collaboration, and protect valuable information. With today’s announcement, FLYING WHALES joins global organizations that have adopted Box to power new ways of working, including Oxfam, Swissport, US Air Force and Axiom Space, and leading French brands like Rémy Cointreau, Eurostar and BETC.

About FLYING WHALES

FLYING WHALES is a Franco-Canadian company developing an ambitious and unique program thanks to its innovations, the expertise of its teams, and its industrial consortium: the LCA60T, a rigid airship designed for heavy cargo transport with a capacity of 60 tons. Initially conceived to meet the needs of renewable timber harvesting in remote areas, the LCA60T’s unique ability to load and unload while hovering will provide solutions to various logistical and connectivity challenges worldwide with a minimal environmental footprint. This cost-effective solution removes terrestrial constraints for point-to-point transport of heavy or bulky loads. Additionally, FLYING WHALES is developing FLYING WHALES SERVICES, the company operating the LCA60T. Its Canadian subsidiary, FLYING WHALES QUÉBEC, with Investissement Québec as a shareholder, supports the aeronautics program and, in the industrial phase, aims to expand into the American market. For more information, please visit: www.flying-whales.com

About Box

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leader in Intelligent Content Management. Our platform enables organizations to fuel collaboration, manage the entire content lifecycle, secure critical content, and transform business workflows with enterprise AI. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including AstraZeneca, JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit box.com to learn more. And visit box.org to learn more about how Box empowers nonprofits to fulfill their missions.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has released the second edition of The Philips Health Trends Research UAE. Conducted by market research firm Censuswide, the study explores people's perceptions across key aspects of health.

The findings reveal three clear shifts shaping healthcare in the UAE:

Tamer Said, General Manager for Health Systems, Philips West Africa, Gulf and Levant

Proactive Choices and Digital Health Adoption

UAE residents are emerging as one of the region's most health-conscious and future-ready populations. A notable 92% of respondents place high importance on taking control of their health and well-being, reflecting a clear shift toward personal accountability.

Growing confidence and optimism in digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI)

The study reveals that 77% of residents are confident in AI's ability to enhance healthcare delivery - from diagnosis and treatment planning to operational efficiency.

This confidence extends to virtual care with 79% of UAE residents expressing positive sentiment toward telehealth and e-health solutions. In fact, results show that virtual care has become widely adopted, with 93% of respondents convinced of the benefits of telehealth and e-health services, such as the convenience of remote consultations and access to the right specialists regardless of location.

Sustainability in healthcare

In parallel, sustainability is influencing patient decisions more than ever, with 83% of respondents more likely to choose providers that champion environmentally responsible practices. The research shows that 86% of respondents believe sustainability should be a key priority for the sector.

Tamer Said, General Manager for Health Systems, Philips West Africa, Gulf and Levant stated, "This study provides important insights into how UAE residents are reshaping their healthcare journeys. Improved access to information and increased awareness are empowering people to take greater control of their health and well-being. At the same time, growing confidence in telehealth and digital health solutions reflects a strong willingness to embrace innovation that makes care more convenient and accessible. Equally significant is the rising emphasis on sustainability, with patients actively seeking providers who operate responsibly and align with their personal values. This research helps us deepen

our understanding of these preferences and contributes to shaping a future-ready, patient-centric healthcare system for the UAE."

Together, these shifts point to a more empowered, informed, and connected patient population. Today's UAE residents are not only embracing digital tools to manage their health, but are holding healthcare providers to higher standards of care, transparency, and environmental stewardship, demonstrating a clear shift in the two years since the first edition of this research

*Note: for more information on the report, please refer to Appendix A.

 APPENDIX A: RESEARCH RESULTS AND TRENDS

Proactive Choices and Digital Health Adoption

The UAE's active lifestyle culture is gaining momentum. Over half of UAE residents (53%) rate their health as very good, and the vast majority (88%) report being in good health, testament to the country's growing health awareness and intentional wellness efforts.
Nearly 9 in 10 respondents currently feel in control of their healthcare and well-being, whilst just over 1 in 8 do not.
This is aligned with 92% of respondents expressing the need to be more engaged and proactive in taking control of their overall well-being.
Growing confidence and optimism in digitalisation and AI

Digital health is becoming mainstream. Most UAE residents are embracing virtual care, with 79% expressing positive sentiment toward telehealth and e-health solutions. Benefits cited include faster access to specialists (59%), time savings (58%), increased convenience (55%), reduced risk of exposure to illness (51%), and greater cost efficiency (46%).
93% of respondents believe telehealth can benefit not only individual patients, but also population health and the healthcare system as a whole. And while 8% remain cautious about virtual care, 75% are open to trying it in the future, highlighting significant room for more personalized and trustworthy digital solutions.
Digitalisation is broadly welcomed, with 84% of respondents feeling positive about its role in modern healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence is also gaining traction across the care continuum. Nearly 4 in 5 residents (77%) feel positive about AI in healthcare, with strong support for its use in diagnosing health concerns (79%), forming treatment plans (79%), streamlining administrative tasks (76%), remote patient monitoring (78%), and in-hospital patient monitoring (77%).
However, potential risks cannot be overlooked. Respondents raised key concerns around data security (55%), system outages and data loss (46%), and the financial implications these could pose.
Sustainability in healthcare

The research shows that 86% of respondents believe sustainability should be a key priority for the sector, while 83% are more likely to choose a provider that champions environmentally responsible practices.
For most, sustainable healthcare goes beyond a green label. It means having a positive environmental impact (60%), running sustainable operations (53%), and actively avoiding harm to the planet (52%).
 APPENDIX B: RESEARCH MASTHEAD

The Philips Health Trends Research UAE is an online study conducted in February 2025 by Censuswide, an independent market research consultancy and member of the British Polling Council.

The sample comprised 500 respondents across the UAE, aged 18–64, with evenly split quotas set to ensure that socio-economic groups and regions were proportionally represented.

The research engaged Market Research Society certified members to conduct the study and followed the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles during the entire course of this research .

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2024 sales of EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 67,300 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Seamless storytelling: ASUS ProArt creator-focused tools and GoPro’s leading capture technology simplify the storytelling process, from content capture to sharingFirst Windows app with GoPro Cloud integration and 360° video support: StoryCube is an AI-powered all-in-one content-management solution that makes it easy to transfer, preview, and organize GoPro content and other assetsExclusive subscription offer for new GoPro users: Select ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook laptop users will receive a complimentary GoPro Premium+ subscription of up to six months1.Most powerful ProArt P16 to date: With an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics and up to a 4K ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreen display, the ProArt P16 delivers workstation-class power and an industry-leading visual experience

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS today announced a groundbreaking collaboration with GoPro to streamline 360° video workflows throughout the creative process (content capture, file transfer and organization, editing, and sharing), allowing storytellers to focus more on their craft and avoid the tedious parts. To celebrate the partnership, ASUS laptop customers will receive a complimentary GoPro Premium+ subscription of up to six months, unlocking unlimited cloud storage, automatic highlight reels, and more.

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StoryCube is an ASUS-exclusive, AI-powered content-management solution. It's the world’s first Windows app to support both GoPro Cloud media and 360° video. Integration with the GoPro Cloud allows users to view and download all their content directly from StoryCube. The exciting part is that users can preview native .360 files, whether stored locally or online. They can reframe GoPro MAX and MAX2 360° footage using the GoPro Player and then drag-and-drop from StoryCube for further editing in programs like Adobe® Premiere Pro® or CapCut. In addition, it's also the world’s first app for AI scene categorization in 360° video (including regular photos, videos, and 360° video MP4/MOV).

The StoryCube AI model is trained on GoPro and action camera imagery to recognize common scenes and activities (e.g., biking, surfing, and snowboarding), by time, or by device and location obtained from GoPro cameras' GPS information. This makes it easy for creators to quickly find relevant source material from their library. With future updates promising to broaden its training, the experience will only become more intuitive, ensuring a faster and more streamlined creative workflow.

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1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
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1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x DC-in
SD Express 7.0 card reader1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
1x DC-in
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2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
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October 07, 2025 3:01 AM EDT | Source: Graphano Energy Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 7, 2025) - Graphano Energy Ltd. (TSXV: GEL) (OTC Pink: GELEF) (FSE: 97G0) ("Graphano" or the "Company") is pleased to report initial assay results from the September 2025 drilling program at its 100% owned Black Pearl graphite project ("Black Pearl"). The drill program encountered significant mineralization located near to surface as outlined below and has confirmed this favourable geologic setting is similar to the major graphite deposits of the Lac des Iles region of Quebec.

Black Pearl is a large property consisting of 84 claims covering 4,149 hectares which is unexplored outside the current area of drilling. Graphano plans to complete an airborne geophysical survey of the property to identify additional new targets/trends, as well as extensions to the discovery area. The Black Pearl claims are located immediately east of Graphano's advanced-staged Standard Mine project (Figure 1).

Luisa Moreno, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated: "These initial drill results validate our exploration model and confirm the presence of strong graphite mineralization at Black Pearl. The grades and near-surface continuity are very encouraging, and we are confident this project has the potential to become a significant addition to Graphano's portfolio of graphite assets in Quebec."

This first ever drill program at Black Pearl was designed to test several of the multiple conductive trends identified during recent ground geophysical programs, with the objectives of expanding the known graphite mineralization, enhance the structural understanding, and to broadly evaluate the deposit's larger scale potential.

Key Highlights (See Full Results in Table 1)

Black Pearl was discovered by prospecting with subsequent trenching, channel sampling and limited ground electromagnetic (EM) geophysical surveys.

42 channel samples collected within an approximate 1,200 m2 stripped bedrock area averaged 13.2% graphitic carbon (Cg). Surface channel sample results include 15.1% Cg over 14 metres (m) and 17.9% Cg over 9 m.

Current Holes

Drill Hole BP25-01 intersected 11.33% graphitic carbon (Cg) over 8.61 metres (m) starting at 18.64 m drilled depth;

Drill Hole ST25-02 intersected two zones of 4.53% Cg over 5.50 m at 20.50 m, and 7.95% Cg over 3.75 m at 31.90 m; and

Drill Hole ST25-03 intersected three zones of 7.37% Cg over 4.70 m at 12.00 m, 7.01% Cg over 3.14 m at 38.86 m, and 4.77% Cg over 6.50m at 44.50 m;

(Note: All intersections reported are based on drilled width and have not been converted to the true width. True widths are not currently known.)

Three of the five drill holes reported in this update (Holes BP25-01, 02 and 03) were drilled on L0N. Holes BP25-01 and 02 tested the down dip extent of mineralization in the stripped bedrock area, located along the western conductive trend. Hole BP25-03. collared ~ 130 m east, was drilled to evaluate the eastern conductive trend. The holes encountered multiple, southeasterly dipping mineralized zones ranging from 0.5 m to 8.6 m in drilled thickness. The mineralization has been traced from surface to a vertical depth of approximately 35 m and remains open for continued expansion at depth. Hole BP25-04 located 100 m along trend to the north of BP25-03 successfully extended the mineralization and host stratigraphy. Hole BP25-05 was drilled to evaluate a separate surface occurrence and conductive anomaly on L100N at 0+50W. Narrow, lower grade mineralization explained this target. Full assay results from the five holes are presented in Table 1 and drill hole locations in Figure 2. Further assay results are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

Table 1 – Drill Hole Results

Black Pearl Graphite Project 2025 Exploration Drill Results Hole No. Azimuth 
(True) Dip Grid 
Northing Grid 
Easting From (m) To (m) Thickness
(m) A1 % Cg BP25-01 275 -45 L0+05N 0+20E 10.83 11.32 0.49 15.10           18.64 27.25 8.61 11.33           45.95 46.80 0.85 6.73 BP25-02 275 -85 L0+05N 0+27E 12.73 13.21 0.48 6.46           20.50 26.00 5.50 4.53         including 23.00 26.00 3.00 6.65           31.90 35.65 3.75 7.95 BP25-03 275 -45 L0+05N 1+56E 12.00 16.70 4.70 7.37           25.14 25.64 0.50 9.94           38.86 42.00 3.14 7.01           44.50 51.00 6.50 4.77 BP25-04 275 -45 L1+00N 1+45E 8.25 10.30 2.05 4.95           30.16 30.90 0.74 3.55           47.75 48.15 0.40 4.92 BP25-05 275 -45 L0+95N 0+00E 35.90 36.70 0.80 2.43 Notes:    A1 Intervals are core length. True width will be defined with additional drilling   In hole BP25-03, the interval from 12.0 to 16.7 metres grading 7.37% Cg over 4.7 metres includes a sample interval (from 12.0 to 13.0 metres) grading 8.09% Cg which had  30% core recovery.   UTM Nad 83, Zone 18 Select samples from the nine holes drilled at Black Pearl were submitted for assay analysis. A total of 620 m were drilled during the program. All drill core samples were sampled, stored and shipped using industry best practices and were delivered to Activation Laboratories ("ACTLABS"), Ancaster, Ontario, for sample preparation and analyses using laboratories' Code 4F-C Graphitic, analyzing C-Graphite (infrared) where the sample is subjected to a multistage furnace treatment to remove all forms of carbon with the exception of graphitic carbon; and C-Total (infrared). ACTLABS is an independent commercial, accredited ISO Certified Laboratory. The core sample program also included field duplicates, blanks and a graphite standard sample for quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) purposes.

Figure 1 – Map of Graphano Claims and Black Pearl Project

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Figure 2 – Map with the location of the drill holes at Standard

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The scientific and technical content disclosed in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Roger Dahn, B.Sc., P.Geo., a director of the Company and a "Qualified Person" as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About Graphano Energy

Graphano Energy Ltd. is an exploration and development company that is focused on evaluating, acquiring, and developing energy metals resources from exploration to production.

Graphite is one of the most in-demand technology minerals that is required for a green and sustainable world. The Company's Lac Aux Bouleaux property, situated adjacent to Canada's only producing graphite mine, in Quebec, Canada, has historically been an active area for natural graphite. With the demand for graphite growing in some of the most prominent and cutting-edge industries, such as lithium batteries in electric cars and other energy storage technologies, the Company is developing its project to meet the demands of the future.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things, continued exploration of Black Pearl and results therefrom, the potential and merits of Black Pearl, and future assay results and the timing thereof. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Graphano, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, risks associated with possible accidents and other risks associated with mineral exploration operations, the risk that the Company will encounter unanticipated geological factors, risks associated with the interpretation of exploration results, the possibility that the Company may not be able to secure permitting and other governmental clearances necessary to carry out the Company's exploration plans, the risk that the Company will not be able to raise sufficient funds to carry out its business plans, and the risk of political uncertainties and regulatory or legal changes that might interfere with the Company's business and prospects. These risks, as well as others, are disclosed within the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca, the Canadian Securities Administrators' national system that all market participants use for filings and disclosure, which investors are encouraged to review prior to any transaction involving the securities of the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release concerning these items. Graphano does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.

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Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) said a strong performance from its Integrated Gas and Marketing businesses means that third-quarter trading is likely to remain broadly consistent with the second quarter.

Ahead of a full Q3 results to be published at the end of the month, the oil & gas producer said group adjusted earnings are expected to be in line with the $4.3 billion reported in Q2 2025.

Tax payments for the quarter are forecast between $2.1 billion and $2.9 billion.

Gas volumes are forecast to rise to between 7.0 and 7.4 million tonnes, with trading and optimisation activity expected to be significantly higher than in the prior quarter.

Upstream production is expected to increase to a range of 1,790-1,890 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 1,660-1,760 in the second quarter, although a $0.2-0.4 billion earnings impact is expected from changes in participation interests in Brazil.

Marketing earnings are anticipated to be higher than the previous quarter, despite a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $0.6 billion related to the cancellation of the Rotterdam biofuels project.

Refining margins in the Chemicals and Products segment are forecast to improve to $11.6 per barrel, though the Chemicals sub-segment is expected to report a loss. Renewables and Energy Solutions are expected to report adjusted earnings ranging from a $0.2 billion loss to a $0.4 billion profit.

These companies can turn $1,000 into a high-octane income stream this October.

Investing money in high-yielding dividend stocks can provide passive income through regular dividend payments. For example, allocating $1,000 into shares of the following two high-quality, high-yielding companies can generate an annual income stream of nearly $68:

Dividend Stock

Investment

Current Yield

Annual Dividend Income

MPLX (MPLX -0.91%)

$500.00

7.70%

$38.50

Clearway Energy (CWEN 6.49%) (CWEN.A 6.54%)

$500.00

5.84%

$29.20

Total

$1,000.00

6.77%

$67.70

Data source: Google Finance and author's calculations. NOTE: Dividend yield as of October 3, 2025.

Here's why these high-yielding dividend stocks stand out as great ways to generate durable passive income.

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A high-octane dividend stock
MPLX is a master limited partnership (MLP) that owns and operates energy midstream assets like pipelines, processing plants, and export terminals. Most midstream assets deliver highly stable cash flow, supported by long-term, fixed-rate contracts and government-regulated rate structures.

The company generated over $2.9 billion in distributable cash flow during the first half of this year. That's enough to cover its high-yielding distribution by a very comfortable 1.5 times, allowing it to retain lots of cash to fund new investments.

MPLX currently has numerous expansion projects underway. The company is building several large-scale gas pipelines, new gas processing plants, natural gas liquids fractionation facilities, and an LPG export terminal. These projects are on track to come online through 2029, providing MPLX with strong visibility into future cash flow growth.

The company also maintains strong financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions. MPLX ended the second quarter with a 3.1 times leverage ratio, well below the 4.0x range its stable cash flows can support. This enabled it to increase its stakes in two joint ventures and acquire two gathering and processing companies. Its largest transaction was the $2.4 billion purchase of Northwind Midstream. These acquisitions contribute additional cash flow and support future growth, thanks to ongoing or recently approved expansion projects.

MPLX's growth drivers allow the MLP to steadily increase its distribution, which it has raised every year since its formation in 2012. The company has grown its payout at a more than 10% compound annual rate since 2021. With lots of earnings growth coming down the pipeline, MPLX has ample fuel to continue increasing its distribution. MPLX is an excellent option for those seeking a rising passive income stream and the tax advantages of investing in an MLP, which sends investors a Schedule K-1 Federal Tax Form each year.

A high-powered dividend growth stock
Clearway Energy owns a large and diverse portfolio of clean power assets, including wind farms, solar energy facilities, and gas-fired power plants. The company sells the power it produces to utilities and large corporations under long-term, fixed-rate power purchase agreements. Those contracts provided Clearway with predictable cash flow.

The company expects to produce $2.08 per share of cash available for dividends (CAFD) this year. That's more than enough to cover its current annual dividend rate of $1.78 per share. It uses the retained cash flow and its balance sheet flexibility to invest in additional income-producing clean power assets.

Clearway has secured several new investments. It is upgrading existing wind farms with larger turbines to boost output and has agreed to purchase additional wind and solar projects currently in development. These investments provide a clear path to increase its CAFD to more than $2.50 per share by 2027 (representing over 20% growth). This supports Clearway's plan to raise its dividend to $1.98 per share by 2027 (more than 11% above the current rate).

The company has more growth ahead beyond 2027. It can continue repowering existing wind farms, acquire development projects upon completion, purchase operating assets, and integrate battery storage with existing assets. Clearway believes it can grow its CAFD per share at a 5% to 8% annual rate beyond 2027, which should support dividend growth within that target range.

Powerful passive income producers
MPLX and Clearway Energy generate lots of stable cash flow. That enables them to pay high-yielding dividends while continuing to expand their operations and increase cash flow. Those features make them excellent dividend stocks to buy this October to generate durable and steadily rising passive income.

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Orosur Mining Inc (AIM:OMI, TSX-V:OMI) has reported high-grade assay results from its ongoing infill drilling campaign at the Pepas prospect, part of the 100%-owned Anzá Project in Colombia.

Results from its latest five holes included 63.55 metres at 8.23 grams per tonne (g/t) gold in one hole and 49.95 metres at 4.29 g/t in another..

The drilling programme is aimed at converting the Pepas prospect into a NI43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate by year-end.

The company confirmed that the programme is progressing well and remains on schedule, with a mid-programme review currently underway. Drilling has focused on defining the mineralisation margins and understanding geological controls on high-grade zones.

"Pepas continues to move inexorably forward,"

"The [resource estimation] process is rigorous, but all of the pieces are falling into place".

This company is a durable grower and would not be impacted by economic headwinds in the United States.

Investing in growth stocks means you need a strong stomach. Volatility is the price of admission for owning huge winners, and investors should expect drawdowns every so often from even the best stocks in their portfolios. Broad market weakness can also present headwinds. Few stocks did well during the 2008 market crash, the spring of 2020, or in 2022 when the market indexes tumbled.

The market indexes are beginning to creep back to all-time highs when it comes to valuation. If you are worried about an impending market crash hurting your portfolio, then I have the perfect technology stock: Coupang (CPNG 0.22%). Here's why the international stock is a good buy today and one to keep on the watchlist if a market crash brings havoc to technology stocks in the near future.

Coupang's durable e-commerce business
Even though Coupang is listed and headquartered in the United States, its e-commerce business is centered in South Korea. The e-commerce player has built up a robust delivery network that powers spending for its Rocket Wow subscription members. Customers can receive orders in as little as a few hours or overnight by 7 a.m. the next morning. Top-notch service includes the installation of appliances ordered online or fresh grocery delivery included for people who pay its Prime-like subscription fee.

Since Coupang's business is focused on South Korea, it would likely be hurt less by any economic recession in the United States or a stock market crash that brings about a slowdown of consumer spending. Globalization means that economies like the United States and South Korea are interconnected, but Coupang's business would be less hurt than other U.S. technology or internet stocks that are tied to consumer spending in America.

Plus, Coupang's e-commerce business relies on e-commerce purchases for durable goods, such as groceries or everyday necessities. This will help it stay resilient through all economic environments as compared to a consumer discretionary company.

A reasonable valuation for a fast-growing technology player
Unlike other technology and artificial intelligence (AI) companies, Coupang is not trading at a huge valuation premium. This not only makes it a good stock to buy today, but one to watch out for if any broad stock market weakness brings down the share price.

At a market cap of $59 billion, Coupang does not look cheap compared to its trailing net income of $340 million. However, with revenue of $32 billion that is growing 19% year over year, I think the stock is cheap, considering what the business could be generating in net income a few years from now. Management is guiding for long-term profit margins to approach 10% or higher. Using that 10% level, Coupang has the capacity to generate $5 billion in net income on $50 billion in revenue. That $50 billion in revenue is well within reach if it keeps expanding its e-commerce operations.

That's not counting Coupang's expansion into Taiwan, acquisition of the Farfetch fashion marketplace, or its new cloud computing division focused on AI. A $59 billion market cap vs. $5 billion in net income is a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of just 11.8. Coupang can get to this P/E ratio within a few years, making it a cheap stock to buy today if you plan to hold for the long haul. If the stock market crashes and brings Coupang down with it, the stock will be even cheaper to buy on any dips.

CPNG Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts

Should you bet on Coupang for a market crash?
Market crashes can strike fear, panic, and other emotional responses from investors. Sensationalized financial media does not help with this issue. The broad stock market indexes will fall at some point in the future, as they tend to go into bear markets a couple of times each decade. 50% drawdowns are rarer, but do happen and should be expected at least a few times in an investor's life.

Coupang should do better than most stocks if stocks crash in the United States, and it would be a perfect stock to buy on any dips, given that it is already cheap today. However, investors should not buy Coupang because they're banking on a market crash happening tomorrow. Market crashes are guaranteed to happen at some point, but trying to time them is a fool's errand.

You can buy Coupang to build a resilient portfolio for all market environments. Just take a longer view and invest with your gaze on the next decade, not whether the market will crash next week, next month, or next year. That will help you sleep better at night and lead to better investment returns.

Brett Schafer has positions in Coupang. The Motley Fool recommends Coupang. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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FILA declined during the quarter as a result of an analyst downgrade amidst an uncertain US outlook. During the quarter NLOP paid its first, and hopefully many more, special dividend of $3.10/share totalling $46m. Mestek Inc. is a new position and last year they did $400m in revenue and $34m in operating earnings.

You'd need to own about 2,360 shares to receive the targeted income. But is the stock worthy of an investment?

Dividend-paying companies provide a good way to earn regular income. This type of passive income can prove enticing since you receive it outside of your regular work.

Altria Group (MO -0.55%) has a long history of paying dividends. With a little basic math, you can calculate how many shares you'd need to receive $10,000 in annual dividends.

After that, you have to do some homework to make sure the company can continue paying dividends, and whether you should buy the stock.

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Share calculation
Altria's board of directors increased October's quarterly payout to $1.06 a share, up from the previous $1.02. At the new rate, that works out to $4.24.

Based on the higher quarterly dividends, you'd need about 2,360 shares to produce $10,000 in annual dividends. The calculation assumes dividends stay constant. Purchasing the shares will cost you nearly $157,000 based on the Oct. 1 closing price of $66.29.

That's a hefty investment. Of course, the exercise just illustrates what you need to invest to earn a targeted annual payout. You can adjust your investment accordingly.

History of increases
Altria has a history of raising dividends annually. Its recent increase ran its streak to 56 years.

That puts Altria in good, and rare, company. Companies that have raised dividends for at least 50 straight years belong to a select group called Dividend Kings.

Altria certainly has an impressive history of not just paying, but raising, dividends. But before pulling the trigger and making an investment, there's one more important step to take.

Does the stock merit buying?
That's looking into the fundamentals to better understand the business and determine whether Altria's dividends are sustainable over the long term.

The stock has a 6.4% dividend yield, much higher than the S&P 500 index's 1.2%. The index includes large-cap companies, making it an appropriate measuring stick given Altria's market capitalization.

Sometimes, a high yield can indicate an unsustainable dividend. With Altria's payout ratio of 79%, it appears that the company can afford the payouts in the short run.

However, over the long run, Altria will need to boost revenue to generate higher profits and continue raising dividends. The company sells tobacco products in the United States. While management hopes to produce more revenue from smoke-free products, that's not the case right now.

Altria's smokeable products division, accounting for most of the company's revenue, experienced a 0.4% year-over-year drop in the second-quarter top line, excluding excise taxes, to $4.6 billion. The division accounted for 86% of the period's top line.

However, volumes continued dropping, and the company's products persisted in losing market share. Certainly, that's not a recipe for long-term success.

Altria's oral tobacco products division, which includes certain leading smokeless tobacco products, experienced a 6% revenue increase to $728 million (excluding excise taxes). While this sounds promising, the higher top line also resulted from management enacting price increases. Volume dropped 1% and the products lost market share.

Altria's total second-quarter revenue was essentially flat, increasing a tepid 0.2%. That was due to higher prices, however. Given the company's volume decreases and market share losses, that's not sustainable. After all, it's basic economic theory that higher prices lead to lower demand.

With the business' fundamentals, I'd pass on the stock right now. While the shares have a juicy dividend yield, and the company's current financials don't suggest the payout is in imminent danger, the business needs to revive revenue growth. Clearly, raising prices and losing volume isn't going to lead to long-term success.

You can find better businesses with better-than-market dividend yields and a long history of raising payouts.

Lawrence Rothman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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SummaryHealthpeak Properties is a diversified healthcare REIT with a strong tenant mix, robust financials, and a 6.3% monthly dividend yield.DOC benefits from merger synergies, AFFO per share growth, and decent balance sheet management, positioning it well for an improving macro environment.Rate cuts and lower treasury yields are key near-term catalysts, while fundamentals support DOC for further dividend increases.With solid fundamentals and attractive yield, DOC is rated a Buy for its quality, reliability, and upside in a recovering market. Lock Stock/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Introduction & Financials Healthpeak Properties (NYSE:DOC) is a leading REIT with over 700 properties focused on outpatient and lab properties whose stock has been quite weak in the recent environment as a result

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With this approval, investors can leverage BitGo’s integrated OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands of digital assets and stablecoins. Clients will also gain aggregated access to deep liquidity from dozens of top-tier market makers and exchanges, enabling competitive pricing, reliable execution, and institutional-grade security.

“Receiving our broker-dealer license from VARA is a milestone for BitGo MENA and a testament to both our commitment to compliance and the strength of Dubai’s progressive regulatory environment,” said Ben Choy, General Manager of BitGo MENA. “This approval allows us to serve institutional clients with greater scale, confidence, and integrity, while also underscoring the accelerating momentum within Dubai’s digital asset ecosystem. VARA’s clear and forward-thinking framework sets a global standard for responsible innovation, and we are proud to contribute to building a secure, transparent, and leading digital asset ecosystem in the region.”

“This milestone empowers us to offer institutional-grade trading services, seamlessly integrated with our VARA-regulated, and insured custody infrastructure, ensuring clients the ability to trade with security and confidence,” said Nick Coombs, Managing Director of MENA Sales. “Our clients will benefit from competitive pricing and execution, alongside access to deep liquidity, with trading support for both AED and USD. Coupled with local banking facilities, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a tailored, high-performance trading experience for the MENA region. This offering is designed to provide a transformative solution for MENA clients, providing a secure, efficient, and locally optimized platform that we believe will set a new standard for institutional trading in the region.”

BitGo's commitment to security and compliance aligns directly with VARA’s comprehensive regulatory framework, which is designed to safeguard investors, ensure market integrity, and promote sustainable growth of the digital asset economy.

About BitGo

BitGo is the digital asset infrastructure company, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, BitGo has been focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. With a global presence and multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of investors.

LONDON and NEW YORK, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navatar, the leading cloud platform for private markets, today announced the launch of its next-generation, fully AI-powered CRM for private credit firms. With private credit set to become a $30 trillion market, according to Wellington Management’s 2025 Private Credit Outlook, Navatar delivers the automation, intelligence, and usability that credit investors need to scale underwriting, monitoring, and investor engagement.

Private credit is rapidly reshaping global finance, with growth fueled by the blurring of public and private markets, increased demand from venture-backed companies, and the rise of specialty finance strategies. These shifts are making private credit inherently data-driven: firms must process massive volumes of borrower information, financial covenants, market signals, and counterparty interactions. Yet, most private credit managers still rely on legacy CRMs and spreadsheets— as a result, most of their data is trapped in inboxes, call notes, and deal documents.

Our new platform breaks that cycle—automatically capturing relevant information from Outlook, LinkedIn, Slack, call notes, documents and third-party data— and then automatically multi-tagging people, companies, deals, sectors, turning it into structured, usable intelligence for AI to operate on.

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.

Navatar embeds AI directly into the private credit workflow across all key functions, including:

Deal Sourcing & Market Scanning – AI surfaces high-fit borrower opportunities, analyzes sponsor pipelines, and monitors venture-backed companies turning to private credit.Underwriting & Credit Analysis – AI extracts terms, covenants, and risk factors from CIMs, loan agreements, and diligence documents, while predictive models assess default risk and pricing.Predictive Scoring: Rank opportunities by probability of approval and fit with firm strategy.Automated Task Management: AI creates follow-ups and workflows triggered by deal or borrower milestones.Investor & Bank Collaboration: Automate updates to LPs and coordinate seamlessly with bank partners.
Built for Scale and Adoption

Unlike legacy CRMs that require expensive customization and suffer from low adoption, Navatar is purpose-built for private credit firms. The platform delivers:

Built-in automation to eliminate manual data entryAutomated multi-tagging for borrowers, sponsors, facilities, and counterpartiesEmbedded AI across sourcing, underwriting, monitoring, and fundraisingFast time-to-value without costly consulting projectsModern, intuitive user experience that keeps deal teams engaged
For more information on Navatar for Private Credit, please visit:
https://www.navatargroup.com/salesforce-for-private-credit-crm-software/

About Navatar

Navatar CRM powers private markets worldwide, managing relationships, originating deals, and serving investors for private equity, venture capital, investment banks, funds of funds, private credit, secondaries specialists and more. Navatar’s AI-driven platform keeps deal teams ahead—automatically delivering intelligence, unifying context, and orchestrating complex processes with zero disruption.

For more information, visit www.navatargroup.com.

Sales Team
Navatar
[email protected]

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today the following schedule for its third quarter 2025 results:

Earnings Release: Monday, November 3, 2025, pre-UK market open via Business Wire, Regulatory News Service, and the Company’s website at www.kosmosenergy.com.

Conference Call: Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available via telephone and webcast.

Dial-in telephone numbers:

Toll Free: 1-877-407-0784

Toll/International: 1-201-689-8560

UK Toll Free: 0800 756 3429

Webcast:

investors.kosmosenergy.com

Webcast Conference Call Replay: A replay of the webcast will be available at investors.kosmosenergy.com for approximately 90 days following the event.

About Kosmos Energy

Kosmos Energy is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. We have diversified oil and gas production from assets offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gulf of America. Additionally, in the proven basins where we operate we are advancing high-quality development opportunities, which have come from our exploration success. Kosmos is listed on the NYSE and LSE and is traded under the ticker symbol KOS.

As an ethical and transparent company, Kosmos is committed to doing things the right way. The Company’s Business Principles articulate our commitment to transparency, ethics, human rights, safety and the environment. Read more about this commitment in the Kosmos Sustainability Report. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Kosmos expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Kosmos’ estimates and forward-looking statements are mainly based on its current expectations and estimates of future events and trends, which affect or may affect its businesses and operations. Although Kosmos believes that these estimates and forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, they are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to Kosmos. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “will” or other similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Kosmos, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those implied or expressed by the forward-looking statements. Further information on such assumptions, risks and uncertainties is available in Kosmos’ Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings. Kosmos undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or correct these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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