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Flurry of new legislation including OBBBA, GENIUS Act, and aggressive tariff policies creates portfolio rebalancing opportunities amid market volatility

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / The first half of 2025 has delivered an unprecedented wave of legislative changes that are fundamentally reshaping investment strategies across asset classes. The passage of the GENIUS Act on July 18, 2025-the first major cryptocurrency legislation in U.S. history-combined with the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed on July 4, and President Trump’s aggressive tariff implementation beginning with 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, has created both opportunity and uncertainty across traditional and alternative investment markets.

“We’re witnessing a once-in-a-generation convergence of policy changes that are forcing institutional investors to completely rethink their allocation strategies,” said Marious Sjulsen, Chief Investment Officer. “While headlines chase crypto euphoria and tariff disruptions, the real opportunity is in the assets everyone else is overlooking.”

The New Legislative Reality

The legislative activity has been nothing short of historic. The Senate voted 68-30 to pass the GENIUS Act, establishing rules for the roughly $238 billion stablecoin market and creating a clearer framework for banks, companies and other entities to issue digital currencies. This crypto-friendly legislation has contributed to Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies hitting all-time highs, with the crypto market reaching a record $4 trillion soon after the vote.

Meanwhile, tariff announcements have increased economic policy uncertainty to its highest point since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index doubling in value from the start of January. The scale of the announcements on April 2nd exceeded economist and market expectations, sending the S&P 500 down over 10% in the two days immediately following.

“The policy shifts we’re seeing are creating massive dislocations across asset classes,” noted Charles Clinton, CEO. “Smart investors aren’t chasing shiny objects. They’re positioning where fundamentals meet opportunity. That intersection is clearly in commercial real estate.”

Investor Behavior Amid Policy Turbulence

Bitcoin hit a record high of $123,153.22 on July 14th, crossing $120,000 for the first time in history. The GENIUS Act’s passage has legitimized stablecoins, with major financial institutions scrambling to enter the market.

But the tariff reality is harsh: companies importing goods face immediate cost increases that historically have been passed to consumers once price levels stabilize. For now, however, companies have been absorbing the tariffs while waiting to see what tariff rates will level at. Technology, materials, energy and industrial sectors-with foreign revenue exposure as high as 57%-are particularly vulnerable to margin compression.

Commercial Real Estate: The Contrarian Play

While markets chase crypto euphoria and panic over tariff disruptions, commercial real estate presents a compelling contrarian opportunity. The sector combines favorable valuations, robust policy tailwinds, and fundamental recovery indicators-a rare trifecta in today’s volatile environment.

Bottom-Cycle Valuations: Industry experts believe values hit the bottom at the end of 2024 after falling 20%-40% from peak levels. At the same time, core transactions traded at 20% to 25% discounts to 2021 valuations, which created compelling entry points for patient capital.

Legislative Rocket Fuel: The OBBBA delivers substantial benefits. 100% bonus depreciation is permanently restored for property acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025. The Qualified Opportunity Zone program becomes permanent, with enhanced rural investment benefits offering 30% basis step-ups after five years.

“We’re seeing institutional capital flood toward real assets with built-in tax advantages and defensive characteristics,” said Sjulsen. “While everyone’s focused on Bitcoin hitting new highs, we’re buying cash-flowing properties at generational discounts with permanent tax benefits.”

Market Dislocations Create Institutional Opportunities

The legislative whirlwind has created significant market dislocations favoring patient capital in real assets. Since Q4 2024, commercial real estate activity has increased-lending standards are loosening, price discovery is recovering, and asset write-downs are decreasing.

Yet policy uncertainty keeps most investors on the sidelines. The numbers tell the story: Blackstone sits on over $62 billion in inflows with $177 billion of dry powder. TPG and Brookfield have similar war chests waiting for deployment.

“The institutions with the biggest checkbooks aren’t chasing crypto at all-time highs or trying to navigate tariff chaos,” observed Clinton. “They’re positioning for the CRE recovery that’s already underway but hasn’t been recognized by the broader market yet.”

Fundamental Recovery Gaining Momentum

CRE fundamentals are strengthening across sectors, even as media attention focuses elsewhere:

• In Q2 2025, industrial leasing activity improved 4.2% year-over-year despite economic headwinds and muted net absorption

• CBRE projects that the absence of meaningful new supply in the retail sector will result in low vacancy levels, opening the door to above-inflation rent growth

• The office sector has continued to recover; Cushman & Wakefield notes that the four-quarter rolling absorption total improved for the fifth quarter in a row, up 49% year-over-year

“The recovery isn’t coming-it’s here,” said Sjulsen. “While markets obsess over regulatory clarity for stablecoins, we’re seeing occupancy rates climb and rent growth return across our portfolio.”

The Strategic Rotation Case

The current environment presents textbook conditions for rotating from overheated growth assets toward undervalued real assets with policy support.

The Trade:

• Crypto benefits from regulatory clarity but trades at extreme valuations

• Growth sectors face tariff headwinds and margin compression

• Commercial real estate combines attractive entry points with enhanced tax benefits

• Interest rate increases have already been reflected in current CRE pricing

“This isn’t about timing the market-it’s about recognizing value,” said Clinton. “When you can buy stabilized real estate at 25% discounts with permanent tax advantages while Bitcoin trades at all-time highs, the allocation decision makes itself.”

The Bottom Line

Real estate organizations have a generational opportunity to capitalize on legislative support, market-bottom valuations, and institutional capital deployment. The combination of OBBBA’s permanent tax advantages, sector fundamentals recovery, and pricing dislocations suggests commercial real estate is positioned for outperformance.

“The next cycle always begins when everyone’s looking the other way,” concluded Sjulsen. “While the market debates crypto regulation and tariff impacts, we’re building positions in cash-flowing assets with permanent tax advantages. That’s how generational wealth gets built.”

As the investment landscape adapts to new legislative realities, the winners will be those who can navigate beyond headline volatility to identify fundamental value in real assets. Commercial real estate-with enhanced tax treatment, attractive valuations, and recovering fundamentals-presents a compelling case for strategic portfolio allocation in today’s environment.

About EquityMultiple EquityMultiple’s mission is to guide investors toward a stronger, more diversified portfolio. EquityMultiple brings accredited investors curated real estate private equity and private credit offerings, broadening and streamlining access to CRE. Founded in 2015, EquityMultiple has distributed over $478 million to investors with assets across 148 distinct markets in the U.S.. For more information, visit equitymultiple.com.

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Company resumes trading under “VINO” amid Argentina’s economic stabilization and U.S. partnership momentum

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. (OTC:VINO), a company that includes a growing collection of e-commerce platforms with a concentration on fine wines, luxury real estate, and leather goods and accessories (the “Company” or “Gaucho Holdings”), announced today that the “Q” designation has been officially removed from its trading symbol. Effective immediately, the Company’s shares will resume trading under the symbol VINO on the OTC Markets.

The “Q” suffix was initially added to the VINO trading symbol in November 2024 following Gaucho Holdings’ voluntary Chapter 11 filing. On June 16, 2025, the Company successfully emerged from Chapter 11 under court approval. In the weeks since, Gaucho Holdings has undertaken and completed the necessary steps to reinstate its trading symbol to VINO.

In parallel with this development, the Company has engaged an independent public accounting firm, CBIZ, Inc., to audit its financial statements. This includes the preparation and filing of its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as well as its 10-Q filings for 2025. Gaucho Holdings is working to regain full reporting compliance within approximately 90 days, which is expected to facilitate broader investor engagement and enhance trading opportunities on the OTC marketplace.

This milestone occurs as Argentina experiences significant macroeconomic changes under the administration of President Javier Milei. Over the past 18 months, inflation has declined by more than 95%, with additional improvement anticipated into 2026. Gaucho Holdings continues to monitor these economic developments, which coincide with increased U.S.-Argentina economic cooperation and interest in key sectors where the Company is active, including wine, tourism, and luxury goods.

“The removal of the ‘Q’ symbol is an important achievement for Gaucho Holdings and a clear signal that we have emerged from the Chapter 11 reorganization,” said Scott Mathis, CEO and Founder of Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc. “We remain focused on rebuilding stockholder confidence through operational transparency and financial integrity. At the same time, we are operating in a moment of significant change and optimism in Argentina, where our businesses are rooted. We look forward to continuing to align our strategy with the country’s evolving economic landscape.”

For more information, visit www.gauchoholdings.com.

About Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc.

For more than ten years, Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc.’s (gauchoholdings.com) mission has been to source and develop opportunities in Argentina’s undervalued luxury real estate and consumer marketplace. Our company has positioned itself to take advantage of the continued and fast growth of global e-commerce across multiple market sectors, with the goal of becoming a leader in diversified luxury goods and experiences in sought after lifestyle industries and retail landscapes. With a concentration on fine wines (algodonfinewines.com & algodonwines.com.ar), hospitality (algodonhotels.com), and luxury real estate (algodonwineestates.com) associated with our proprietary Algodon brand, as well as the leather goods, ready-to-wear and accessories of the fashion brand Gaucho – Buenos Aires® (gaucho.com), these are the luxury brands in which Argentina finds its contemporary expression.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information discussed in this press release includes “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 herein concerning, among other things, changes to exchange rates and their impact on the Company, planned capital expenditures, future cash flows and borrowings, pursuit of potential acquisition opportunities, our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties and are not (and should not be considered to be) guarantees of future performance. Refer to our risk factors set forth in our reports filed on Edgar. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement made here.

Media Relations:

Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc.
Rick Stear
Director of Marketing
212.739.7669
rstear@gauchoholdings.com

SOURCE: Gaucho Group Holdings, Inc.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / IPOMarket.com, the digital media platform focused on high-impact pre-IPO and IPO coverage, announces exclusive feature coverage of the red-hot FIGMA IPO – widely regarded as one of the most anticipated tech offerings of the decade.

With a projected valuation exceeding $30 billion, FIGMA’s public debut marks a major milestone in the evolution of collaborative design and productivity software. The platform’s browser-based model and deep enterprise penetration position it as a breakout player in the new era of AI-enhanced SaaS solutions.

The IPOMarket.com special feature offers a deep dive into FIGMA’s journey from startup to standout – exploring its competitive moat, product-market fit, and revenue velocity leading into the offering.

“This IPO isn’t just about valuation – it’s about signaling where the next generation of enterprise innovation is heading,” said Stephen Simon, Co-Founder of IPOMarket.com and New to The Street. “FIGMA’s story reflects the growing power of cloud-first, collaboration-first platforms – and we’re proud to bring investors a clear and compelling view of that trajectory.”

The upcoming commentary will be featured across New to The Street’s comprehensive media platform, including national network television, targeted social media, and the fastest-growing YouTube channel in the investor space – New to The Street TV, now surpassing 3.2 million subscribers.

Also watch on:
NewsOut Channel (163K+ subscribers)

This exclusive coverage is part of IPOMarket.com‘s broader mission to demystify the public offering process and spotlight companies shaping the financial future.

For media inquiries, contact:
Grace Bongiorno
Communications | IPOMarket.com / New to The Street
Grace@NewToTheStreet.com

SOURCE: New To The Street

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / The Florida Legislature has approved $20 million in new funding for the Florida Tutoring Advantage grant, a statewide initiative aimed at boosting student achievement in reading and math for K-5 public school students.

Backed by House Bill 1361 (2024) and administered by the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, the Florida Tutoring Advantage grant empowers districts and schools to provide high-impact tutoring through state-approved providers. HeyTutor, one of the only vendors offering dedicated in-person tutoring statewide, is prepared to help schools deliver effective, research-based instruction where it matters most – directly in the classroom.

“Research consistently shows that in-person tutoring leads to stronger engagement and better outcomes for young learners,” said Jennifer Sheffield, CEO at HeyTutor. “With this historic funding, we encourage districts to prioritize in-person support for K-5 learners that meets students where they are and keeps them connected to caring, qualified tutors.”

While the grant allows for virtual and digital delivery models, HeyTutor stands out as one of the few providers equipped to offer face-to-face, high-dosage tutoring at scale. With deep experience working with schools and districts nationwide, HeyTutor customizes tutoring programs to align with state standards and district goals, tracking progress to ensure measurable results.

The $20 million funding allocation underscores Florida’s commitment to investing in early learning recovery and achievement. In partnership with the University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, Districts can now move quickly to launch or expand tutoring initiatives that directly support struggling students in foundational reading and math.

HeyTutor is actively partnering with schools to build flexible, scalable tutoring programs that prioritize human connection, academic rigor, and measurable growth.

Contact info:
Megan Cournoyer
(818) 867-3082
megan@heytutor.com

SOURCE: HeyTutor

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Expands NetSpark’s IT and Telecom Offerings With Deeper Cloud and Cybersecurity Capabilities

DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / NetSpark IP & Telecom is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Infinite Technology Source, a Louisiana-based provider of managed IT services, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity offerings. This marks NetSpark’s seventh investment and reflects the continued execution of the company’s growth strategy as it expands its suite of services in managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity.

Founded in 2001, Infinite Technology Source has earned a trusted reputation for delivering responsive, relationship-driven support in critical service areas such as Microsoft 365 licensing and management, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and VoIP. The company serves clients across healthcare, finance, and professional services, markets where secure, scalable, and reliable IT performance is essential.

“This partnership brings together two organizations that share a commitment to customer success and innovation,” said Micah Cooksey, CEO of NetSpark. “Infinite expands our ability to meet customer needs at every stage of the technology lifecycle, from sourcing and implementation to ongoing support. We’re excited to offer their services to our broader customer base and to introduce NetSpark’s telecom and expense management solutions to theirs.”

Darren Autin, Founder of Infinite Technology Source, shared his enthusiasm for the next chapter:

“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Infinite and excited to bring even more value to our customers as part of the NetSpark platform. What stood out to me most was Micah’s vision and leadership. He understands where the industry is going and is building something truly unique. I’m excited to work with him and contribute to a platform that combines world-class services with a deep focus on customer relationships.”

Infinite Technology Source will now operate as part of NetSpark’s growing Managed Services platform, delivering bundled offerings that integrate telecom sourcing, unified communications, cloud services, and technology lifecycle management. The combined capabilities allow both new and existing customers to streamline operations, simplify vendor relationships, and gain greater visibility and control over their IT and telecom environments.

About NetSpark IP & Telecom

NetSpark IP & Telecom is a platform company focused on investing in and integrating leading businesses in the telecom, connectivity, and managed services sectors. Through a growing network of partner companies, NetSpark delivers tailored solutions in business networks, mobility, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom lifecycle management, and expense optimization.

If you are an owner or operator interested in exploring what it looks like to partner with the NetSpark platform, please contact us at info@netsparktelecom.com.

SOURCE: NetSpark IP & Telecom

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ROSH HA‘AYIN, IL / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (“Brenmiller”, “Brenmiller Energy” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:BNRG), a leading global provider of Thermal Energy Storage (“TES”) solutions for industrial and utility customers, today issued a letter from its Chief Executive Officer, Avi Brenmiller.

To our shareholders, partners, and supporters:

On July 28, 2025, we announced a transformative equity financing agreement with Alpha Capital Anstalt (“Alpha”)-our largest shareholder and one of our most trusted partners.

We believe that the new capital that can become available under the terms of the agreement will enable us to scale and grow faster.

The main benefit for the Company is not just cash, it is focus, attention and balance. Until now, a significant portion of the Company’s efforts have been devoted to securing the capital needed to sustain operations and growth. With the latest financing in place, the Company is now well-capitalized and positioned to shift its focus toward executing on its core strategy-delivering long-term value through product innovation, commercial deployment and scaling operations. This funding milestone marks a turning point, enabling the team to prioritize operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives.

Today, we believe we have the tools to move faster and stronger than ever before and that the Alpha agreement gives us the fuel to keep going-and to go further. We believe that the funding that can reach up to $25 million in stages, reflects a commercial ramp. As a first stage we have received the first $1.2 million in funding. The second stage includes $3.8 million equity financing subject to obtaining shareholder approval and other closing conditions. Alpha has additional investment rights for up to another $20 million through follow-on tranches. If we meet certain conditions, Alpha has agreed to provide us with $15 million over a two-year period beginning after the second stage closes. The structure supports the Company’s growth plans.

What we are building is already taking shape across three continents. In Israel, our bGen™ ZERO system is being deployed at the Tempo Beverages manufacturing plant-producer of Pepsi, Heineken, and other global brands-in a project that will replace fossil-fueled boilers and demonstrate that clean heat can meet the demands of heavy industry. The upcoming launch of the Tempo facility marks a major shift for us, transforming Brenmiller from a bespoke systems maker into a scalable TES solution. In Spain, the European Hydrogen Bank, has granted €25 million funding to SolWinHy Cádiz S.L. in Spain. From the total project, we estimate that our supply of the bGen TES system for the project to be approximately €7 million. There, our system would enable off-grid green methanol production with real-time heat balancing-entirely without fossil fuels.

And in Europe, our projects are estimated to receive approximately €11 million. The latest: Brenmiller Europe S.L. (“Brenmiller Europe”), the Company’s Spain-based joint venture, is expected to supply distributed bGen™️ TES systems with a total electrical charge capacity of approximately 5 MWe, representing approximately €4 million in revenues to Brenmiller Europe for the equipment sale. The project is expected to avoid 1.45 million tons of CO₂, and set the stage for repeatable decarbonization of industrial heat.

Meanwhile, we have signed a strategic non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with ENASCO Ltd., a specialist in Small Modular Reactor (“SMR”) development. Together, we are developing a hybrid SMR + bGen platform designed for artificial intelligence (“AI”) data centers, hydrogen production, and high-resilience baseload power. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding: by 2030, we aim to complete $50 million in commercial deployments; and by 2035, we plan to have 15-20 hybrid nuclear-TES projects in development, with a potential value of up to $650 million.

Europe is not waiting. Policy is in motion. Funding is real. And we are aligned with all of it. We believe that we are qualified to apply for funding through the EU Innovation Fund, as part of their €1 billion auction expected to open in December 2025. And with the pathway to further funding from Alpha, we believe we will have the resources to pursue the opportunities in front of us – aggressively, confidently, and on schedule.

Yes, the journey from zero to 100 takes time. But we are no longer ramping – we are accelerating.

To those who stayed with us through the stillness, thank you. We are excited to show what Brenmiller can do next.

Sincerely,

Avi Brenmiller
Chief Executive Officer
Brenmiller Energy Ltd.

About Brenmiller Energy Ltd.

Brenmiller Energy helps energy-intensive industries and power producers end their reliance on fossil fuel boilers. Brenmiller’s patented bGen™ ZERO thermal battery is a modular and scalable energy storage system that turns renewable electricity into zero-emission heat. It charges using low-cost renewable electricity and discharges a continuous supply of heat on demand and according to its customers’ needs. The most experienced thermal battery developer on the market, Brenmiller operates the world’s only gigafactory for thermal battery production and is trusted by leading multinational energy companies. For more information visit the Company’s website at https://bren-energy.com/ and follow the company on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses: that the Company is positioned to shift its focus toward executing on its core strategy; that the Company will deliver long-term value; that this funding milestone marks a turning point for the Company; future funding by Alpha under the current securities purchase agreement; the belief that the new capital will enable the Company to scale and grow faster; the belief that the Company now has the tools to move faster and stronger than ever before; statements that the Alpha funding gives the Company the fuel to go further; the belief that the $25 million in funding reflects a commercial ramp; statement that the upcoming launch of the Tempo facility marks a major shift, transforming the Company into a scalable manufacturing force; estimation that the Company’s supply of the bGen TES system for the Spain project will be approximately €7 million; estimation that European projects will receive approximately €11 million; the expectation that Brenmiller Europe will supply bGen TES systems with 5 MWe charge capacity, representing approximately €4 million in revenue; expectation that the project will avoid 1.45 million tons of CO₂ and set the stage for repeatable decarbonization of industrial heat; statement of strategic MoU with ENASCO to develop hybrid SMR + bGen platform for AI data centers, hydrogen, and baseload power including potential $50 million in commercial deployments by 2030 and the aim to have 15-20 hybrid nuclear-TES projects in development by 2035, valued at up to $650 million; statements that the Company is qualified for EU Innovation Fund auction. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate” or “continue” are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company’s actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this press release. Factors that may affect the Company’s results include, but are not limited to: the Company’s planned level of revenues and capital expenditures; risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources; the demand for and market acceptance of our products; impact of competitive products and prices; product development, commercialization or technological difficulties; the success or failure of negotiations; trade, legal, social and economic risks; and political, economic and military instability in the Middle East, specifically in Israel. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 4, 2025, which is available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Contact: investors@bren-energy.com

SOURCE: Brenmiller Energy

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9 standout athletes from D1 power schools, the University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech, signed with iFOLIO

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / iFOLIO proudly announces the expansion in 2025 of its NIL Ambassador Program nationwide. On July 29th, iFOLIO Signing Day included 9 standout athletes from six different Division I, Power 4 universities, including the University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of North Carolina (UNC), University of Southern California (USC), Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia (UGA). The program is anchored with Kara Dunn and Tonie Morgan returning for their 3rd year. Both are expected to go in the first round of the WNBA draft.

This year’s ambassador class includes standout athletes:

• Kara Dunn (USC)

• Tonie Morgan (Kentucky)

• Lexi Blue (Kentucky)

• Chazadi Wright (Iowa)

• Nyla Harris (UNC)

• Trinity Turner (UGA)

• Talayah Walker (Georgia Tech)

• D’Asia Thomas-Harris (Georgia Tech)

• Erica Moon (Georgia Tech)

The iFOLIO Ambassador Program provides real-world experience in digital marketing and entrepreneurship – all while giving athletes a platform to tell their story, grow their influence, and prepare for life in sports and beyond. Ambassadors develop marketing skills as they work a marketing plan with a creative team. In return, they receive compensation and a personal athlete website to build their own brand and get more NIL deals. It’s a win-win-win for the athletes, business, and the advancement of women in sports.

This year’s program is managed by a former iFOLIO Athlete Ambassador, Kayla Blackshear, who was part of the first-ever ambassador class in 2022. She played women’s basketball at Georgia Tech for Coach Nell Fortner. This brings the initiative full circle with leadership grounded in firsthand experience. That full-circle leadership reflects iFOLIO’s commitment to elevating athletes not just during their college careers, but far beyond.

“iFOLIO’s program empowers athletes in multiple ways,” said Kayla Blackshear. “With the rise of NIL and digital branding, this program helps female athletes not only secure more sponsorships, but also stand out as they develop their own brand.”

“Providing actionable tools to build the digital brand is core to our mission,” said Jean Marie Richardson, CEO of iFOLIO. “We’re proud to provide opportunities to the next generation of female leaders, both on the court and off, to participate with us in this incredible journey.”

“This is a fantastic opportunity and is much needed for women’s basketball in particular. This is a great time to use basketball and the platform to promote yourselves and universities,” said Karen Blair, Head Coach of Georgia Tech Women’s Basketball, “I appreciate what iFOLIO is doing to help young women build their brand; It’s great for the game and these young ladies.”

iFOLIO remains committed to building meaningful opportunities at the intersection of sports, technology, and brand leadership, with a strong focus on advancing women in both business and athletics.

About iFOLIO

iFOLIO, the leader in personalized marketing cloud software, empowers organizations of all sizes and industries to digitally transform their customer engagement with a flexible cloud platform and data intelligence.

iFOLIO is an industry-leading software-as-a-service platform powering digital marketing, targeted account-based marketing, automated email, SMS, web marketing, and analytics.

iFOLIO powers customers and their usage in all 50 states and 100 countries. iFOLIO is SOC 2 certified and based in Atlanta, Georgia.

For more information, visit: www.ifoliocloud.com

SOURCE: iFOLIO

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / Spirits Capital Corporation, a fintech company transforming how spirits barrels are traded, valued, and managed through its creation of the Distilled Barrels Financial Exchange (DBFEX™), announced today the launch of a pioneering proprietary insurance program tailored specifically for the unique needs of distilleries, brands, and barrel owners dealing with aging spirits. This customizable insurance solution stands out as one of its kind in the industry.

DBFEX Insurance Services is designed to address a critical gap in the market for businesses involved in the production, investment and storage of premium spirits. As spirits age, their value while in the barrel can fluctuate due to factors such as market demand, storage conditions, and time. Recognizing this, Spirits Capital aims to provide distilleries, brands and barrel owners with comprehensive coverage that reflects the current value and risk associated with their aging assets.

With a focus on flexibility, the DBFEX™ insurance program allows Spirits Capital to customize the client’s insurance solutions to suit their specific needs. This feature ensures that businesses can adequately protect their assets while aligning coverage with their growth strategies and investment goals.

Spirits Capital has worked diligently to develop this insurance service, engaging with stakeholders in the spirits industry to better understand their challenges and preferences. The goal is to offer a safety net that reassures businesses they can secure their investment in aging spirits without compromising due to excessive costs.

Todd Sanders, Chairman and CEO of Spirits Capital, stated, “By leveraging the size and scalability of the DBFEX™ we are able to offer barrel owners, large and small, a turnkey insurance solution at the most competitive pricing in the industry.”

The launch of DBFEX Insurance Services comes at a crucial time as the spirits market evolves and the demand for high quality, aged products continues to increase. Distilleries, brands, and barrel owners are encouraged to explore the new program and discover how it can enhance their operational security and financial planning.

About DBFEX™ and Spirits Capital Corporation

Spirits Capital Corporation is a fintech company transforming how spirits are traded, valued, and managed. By integrating cutting-edge technology, finance, and real-time market intelligence, compliance and verification, we provide the infrastructure for seamless transactions and transparent pricing in an industry traditionally constrained by manual processes and illiquid assets. “We’re not just adapting to change-we’re driving it.”

At the core of our innovation is the Distilled Barrels Financial Exchange (DBFEX™), a Spirits Capital company and the world’s largest barrel exchange. DBFEX™ is the first digital marketplace for barrel-aged spirits designed to bring liquidity, pricing intelligence, and frictionless transactions to distilleries, investors, and institutions. The platform facilitates trading across whiskey, bourbon, tequila, neutral grain spirits, and casks from across the globe while offering additional services like insurance, cooperage, and consulting.

As Spirits Capital expands, we continue to redefine how spirits are bought, sold, and managed worldwide, bringing financial innovation and operational efficiency to an industry ripe for transformation.

Visit www.dbfex.com for more information.

Spirits Capital Corporation Contact:
Kelsee Pottorff
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Spirits Capital Corporation
480-256-9551
kelsee@spiritscap.com

SOURCE: Spirits Capital Corporation

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / AZARGA METALS CORP. (“Azarga Metals” or the “Company“) (TSXV:AZR) is pleased to announce that it has reached terms with Minera Alamos Inc. (“Minera Alamos“) whereby Azarga Metals will exercise the option to purchase the Marg Project, located in Central Yukon.

Marg Project Agreement

In January 2024, the Company and through various corporate actions what is now Minera Alamos agreed to restructure the terms of the Marg Project as an option to purchase agreement (see news release dated January 8, 2024). To exercise the option to purchase, Minera Alamos has further agreed that subject to and upon receipt of the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange, Azarga Metals will at closing as full and final settlement of the purchase price (a) pay $210,000 cash to Minera Alamos and (b) issue Minera Alamos 1,981,250 common shares of the Company as calculated by dividing $158,500 by $0.08, which shares will bear a legend restricting trading for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance, (c) execute the amended net smelter return royalty agreement (the “NSR Royalty Agreement“) so that the net smelter returns royalty is reduced from two percent (2%) to one percent (1%) (the “NSR“), and (d) Minera Alamos retains its rights to a milestone payment (the “Milestone Payment“) of $300,000 payable in cash or shares at the discretion of Minera Alamos upon making a decision to mine.

Upon closing, Azarga Metals will own the Marg Project free and clear, subject only to the NSR and Milestone Payment.

Security Based Compensation

On July 30, 2025, a total of 1,500,000 deferred share units (“DSUs“) were granted to two independent directors and a total of 1,350,000 restricted share units (“RSUs“) were granted to three officers of the Company under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan. The DSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date and the RSUs will vest as to one-third on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The DSUs and RSUs will be settled in accordance with the Equity Incentive Plan.

In addition, a total of 1,950,000 stock options were granted pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan and grant the holder the right to purchase one common share at a purchase price of $0.08 per common share for a period of five (5) years from the date of grant. The stock options will vest immediately upon grant.

AZARGA METALS CORP.

Gordon Tainton,
President and Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact: Ben Meyer, at +1 604 536-2711 ext. 1 or visit www.azargametals.com. The address of the corporate office of Azarga Metals is Unit 1 – 15782 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC V4B 1E6, British Columbia, Canada.

Neither the 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 Statement:

This news release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words “ambition”, “estimate”, “concluded”, “offers”, “objective”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “potential” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements, but not limited to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange of the amended terms. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward looking statements because the Company cannot give any assurance that they will prove correct. Since forward looking statements address future events and conditions, they involve inherent assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of assumptions, factors and risks. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to, receiving approval of the TSX Venture Exchange to issue the shares to Mineral Alamos on the amended purchase price, assumptions and risks associated with the state of equity financing markets and results of future exploration activities by the Company. Management has provided the above summary of risks and assumptions related to forward looking statements in this news release in order to provide readers with a more comprehensive perspective on the Company’s future operations. The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive from them. These forward looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

SOURCE: Azarga Metals Corp.

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