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Serval, the AI-native IT service management (ITSM) platform, today announced it has raised $75 million in Series B funding, attaining a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Sequoia, with participation from Redpoint, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, Evantic, and others. This brings Serval’s total funding to $127 million, just three months after its $47 million Series A this past August.

Serval was founded in 2024 to deploy AI agents for IT teams and has expanded into a full system of record for enterprise service management, using AI to make automations effortless.

Companies like Mercor, Perplexity, Clay, and Together AI rely on Serval's platform to automate over 50% of IT tickets, resolving help desk requests, provisioning access to applications, on/offboarding employees, and more. Usage has skyrocketed as other teams adopt Serval’s workflow automation technology. For example:

• HR: Companies are using Serval to fully automate employee lifecycle changes, automate PTO requests, make benefits changes, and update employee data in HRIS systems.
• Finance: Employees can request virtual credit cards and limit increases that are automatically fulfilled. Some are overhauling their procurement software entirely, now running all vendor intake and approval through Serval workflows.
• Legal: With Serval, employees can kick off NDAs and other contract workflows straight from Slack.

“We built Serval from the ground up to be a full enterprise ITSM with frictionless, AI-powered automation as our core differentiator. We’re seeing that thesis play out as customers rip and replace incumbent systems of record,” says Jake Stauch, CEO of Serval.

“Empowering IT teams is one of the most elegant and scalable ways to deliver AI enterprise automation. We were impressed hearing from Serval’s customers how the product delivers the best system of automation through AI agents for IT, while already becoming their ITSM system of record and enabling automation across departments beyond IT,” said Anas Biad, partner at Sequoia. “The last time we heard customer feedback this strong — and the thesis of ‘IT system of record with horizontal automation’ — was sixteen years ago when we partnered with ServiceNow. That’s why we pre-empted Serval’s Series B, and why we’re excited to partner with Jake, Alex and the team on the next era of AI-powered enterprise automation.”

Since their Series A, which closed this past August, Serval has grown revenue 500% and more than tripled its headcount. With the new funding, the company is dramatically accelerating hiring across GTM and engineering, with key product launches planned for 2026 aimed at large enterprise adoption.

For more information, please visit www.serval.com.

About Serval

Serval is the platform for modern IT teams, combining AI-native ITSM, access management, and workflow automation in a single system. By deploying AI agents that resolve requests in seconds, Serval frees employees from the help desk and gets them back to the work they enjoy. Founded in 2024, the company is backed by Sequoia, Redpoint Ventures, First Round, General Catalyst, Box Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Chemistry, ALT Capital and others, and is trusted by forward-thinking organizations including Mercor, Clay, Perplexity, Together AI, BILT, and Verkada. For more information, visit www.serval.com. 

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XXKK, a worldwide crypto trade and digital property traffic system, declared a significant enlargement of its real-world entry and enhanced regulatory enforcement programs. This is a major step towards the long-term plan of the company to provide users and depositors with a clear trading and user-friendly platform.

Expansive World Wide Fiat Interconnectivity

The enhanced framework allows individuals in the XXKK crypto exchange to purchase and sell digital assets within their reliable regional payments easier. Fiat currencies are supported, such as INR, IDR, PHP, BDT, USD, EUR, HKD, and CNY. More markets and services will also be provided in 2026 so as to scale access to new global users.

The XXKK crypto exchange would keep the mainstream digital assets adoption rolling by eliminating the complexities in fiat conversions and help novices and professional traders enter the Web3 economy.

Localized Infrastructure and User Support

Along with growth in fiat services the XXKK crypto exchange has grown across the whole world through:

• Regional compliance and operation teams
• Localized services, multi-language support
• Partnering with regulated payment providers
• Advanced AML and risk management systems

“Focus is on building reliable access for people no matter where they are,” said Emmalyn, spokesperson for the XXKK crypto exchange. “Fiat accessibility plus compliance will be the next stage of the industry's sustainable growth.”

Advancing Regulatory Alignment

The XXKK crypto exchange is already under regulation by various territories like US MSB (31000222694535), Canada MSB (M22420435) and St. Vincent FSA (3393) apart from this, They also have their eyes open to secure regulatory licenses for a fully regulated and compliant global crypto ecosystem in all other major markets as well.

“Compliance is more than a command that we have to obey. It is the bedrock of our trust and forward progression,” said Emmalyn.

About XXKK Crypto Exchange

XXKK is an international cryptocurrency exchange that provides convenient, secure, and fast access to electronic assets. The XXKK crypto exchange offers deep liquidity and sophisticated spot and futures market trading tools, as well as multilingual 24/7 professional service. XXKK will continue to create transparent, secure, and regulatory digital financial infrastructure to its users across the globe. Begin trading today at the XXKK crypto exchange and open borders to the digital assets. For more information, visit www.xxkk.com.

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CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, has completed a comprehensive security audit of the Apertum Layer‑1 blockchain in the Avalanche ecosystem. The audit confirms that Apertum operates on Avalanche without modifications to core consensus or protocol logic, delivering high-performance security and decentralization properties.

Rare and Exceptional Points Confirmed in the CertiK Assessment

1. Full Layer-1 Infrastructure Verification (Extremely Rare)

CertiK almost never performs a deep technical verification of an entire Layer-1 blockchain. Apertum received:

• Subnet registration validation
• P-Chain verification
• L1 conversion confirmation
• Consensus engine confirmation (Snowman++)
• Genesis, VM, and architecture validation

This level of infrastructure analysis is highly unusual.

2. Confirmation of Apertum as a True Sovereign Layer-1

Most projects claiming “Layer-1” status cannot prove it. CertiK confirms Apertum is:

• A sovereign Avalanche L1 (Elastic Subnet)
• Using unmodified Avalanche Subnet-EVM
• Running native Snowman++ consensus
• Fully independent from any other chain

Almost no new blockchain receives this level of recognition.

3. Zero Findings — No Critical, Major, Medium, Minor, or Informational Issues

Extraordinarily rare for any CertiK report, especially a full blockchain system:

• 0 Critical
• 0 Major
• 0 Medium
• 0 Minor
• 0 Informational

Perfect technical validation is extremely uncommon.

4. Live On-Chain Evidence of a Fully Functioning Blockchain

CertiK validated:

• Real-time block production
• Block height over 4.8 million
• Active smart contract executions
• Real gas consumption
• Active validator set

Many “blockchains” cannot provide this level of real on-chain activity.

5. External Ecosystem Recognition Across Major Chain Registries

CertiK confirms Apertum is correctly listed on:

• Ethereum Chain Registry (MetaMask, WalletConnect, Ledger)
• Chainstack
• ChainList
• EVM ChainList
• ChainID Network
• Networks.vercel.app

Very few new chains achieve complete ecosystem integration this early.

6. Avalanche Security Guarantees Without Modifications

CertiK emphasizes:

• Apertum makes no custom consensus changes
• Uses the Avalanche validator framework as-is
• Fully inherits Avalanche security assumptions
• No protocol-level deviations

This is extremely important and uncommon among most Subnets or L1s.

7. Verified L1 Validator Manager Contract

The validation contract: 0x0feedc0de0000000000000000000000000000000 is the official Avalanche L1 PoS manager precompile. CertiK confirming this proves:

• Proper staking mechanics
• Permissionless validator design
• Correct L1 upgrade execution

Only a small number of Subnets successfully implement this.

8. Professional Chain Maturity Unusual for a Young Project

CertiK notes characteristics normally found only in long-established chains:

• Stable validator set
• Continuous uptime
• High block count
• Active transactions
• Fully aligned registry data
• Complete RPC compliance

This level of operational maturity is rare for a chain launched in 2025.

Overall Assessment

Apertum is in an extremely exclusive category. Very few blockchain projects — even far larger ones — receive:

• A full technical L1 audit
• Zero findings
• Verified consensus and architecture
• Full ecosystem integration
• Live activity validation
• Confirmation as a sovereign Avalanche Layer-1

This audit places Apertum among the top 0.1% of blockchain projects globally in terms of technical legitimacy and audit quality. Apertum continues to scale while prioritizing transparency and security, marking this audit as a major milestone in its journey to provide a secure blockchain infrastructure for developers and users worldwide.

About Apertum

Apertum is a rapidly growing Layer-1 blockchain built on Avalanche’s subnet technology, providing a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient foundation for the next generation of the Web3 ecosystem. With DAO-based governance, deflationary tokenomics, EVM-compatible, and seamless smart contract integration, Launched by the Apertum Foundation on January 30, 2025, and built without VC or institutional backing, the project focuses entirely on organic growth and genuine decentralization. Its native coin, $APTM, is listed on major global cryptocurrency exchanges including MEXC, BingX, BitMart, P2B, BitexLive, LBank, WEEX, and Poloniex, reaching more than 120 million traders worldwide. Apertum has been recognized with the Top Layer-1 Blockchain Award at the FinanceFeeds Awards 2025, Apertum DEX and native blockchain fully integrated with CoinMarketCap, supports over 300,000 unique addresses, and has processed more than 6.5 million transactions, reinforcing its position as a rapidly advancing and widely adopted blockchain ecosystem. To learn more, visit explorer.apertum.io.

About CertiK

CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider, utilizing industry-leading formal verification technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in December 2017 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness. One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with more than 5,000 enterprise clients, secured over $600 billion worth of digital assets, and detected more than 180,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Clients include industry-leading projects such as Aptos, Ripple, Sandbox, Polygon, BNB Chain, and TON. For more information, visit skynet.certik.com/projects/apertum.

John J. Malm & Associates announced today that the firm reached a $500,000 settlement on behalf of an Illinois resident who was seriously injured when a neighbor’s pit bull escaped its handler’s control and violently attacked her and her small dog. The out-of-court settlement resolved multiple legal claims arising from the attack, which left the plaintiff with a severe left forearm fracture, extensive soft-tissue injuries, permanent scarring, and ongoing physical therapy needs.

Key facts in the case are undisputed and captured on the plaintiff’s home video system: on the morning of the attack, the plaintiff was in her front yard preparing to leave for work with her Dachshund when her next-door neighbor, who had recently acquired the pit bull through a rescue, walked the dog nearby. Without warning, the pit bull escaped from its leash, charged the plaintiff and her small dog, and began attacking. The plaintiff was able to pick up her dog up and tried to retreat to the safety of her home. As she attempted to open the front door, but the pit bull repeatedly jumped on her and bit both forearms. The dog then latched onto the plaintiff’s left forearm, biting down multiple times, causing a comminuted displaced fracture with possible extension into the ulnocarpal joint. The plaintiff’s husband, who had been asleep inside the home, rushed outside and fought the dog off before the neighbor finally retrieved the animal and returned to her home.

The plaintiff was transported by ambulance to the local emergency room, where imaging revealed a distal left ulnar comminuted displaced fracture, soft tissue swelling, and air pockets within the soft tissue of the distal left forearm. She underwent emergency surgery for surgical wound washout and closure and splinting of the distal left ulnar fracture. She remained hospitalized for three days. The attack left the plaintiff with significant scarring to both forearms and ongoing physical consequences.

“Nothing prepares someone for the fear and physical devastation of being attacked by a neighbor’s dog while trying to protect their own pet,” said dog bite attorney, Marilynn Frangella of John J. Malm & Associates. “In this case, the video evidence and medical records documented a brutal, unprovoked attack that left our client with a broken arm, permanent scarring, and severe trauma. We pursued a fair settlement to cover her past and future medical needs and to hold the responsible party accountable. We hope this result will encourage safer practices for owners of pit bulls and greater accountability when an attack occurs in our community.”

Case Overview and Investigation

From the outset of this matter, the firm employed a comprehensive investigative approach. The plaintiff’s Ring camera footage provided clear, compelling visual evidence of the events as they unfolded, including the dog escaping its leash, the attack itself, and the neighbor’s delayed retrieval of the animal. Medical records documented the extent of the injuries, the emergency surgical intervention, and the need for subsequent rehabilitation.

In addition to securing and reviewing all medical documentation, the firm obtained contemporaneous photographs of the injuries and the scene, documented witness accounts from the plaintiff’s husband and other nearby observers, and reviewed local animal control records. All of this evidence was essential in establishing liability and calculating damages.

Injury, Treatment and Long-Term Impact

The attack caused severe and lasting harm. The plaintiff suffered a significant fracture to her left forearm, multiple bite-related wounds to both arms, and substantial soft-tissue trauma. She also sustained permanent scarring to both forearms.

Emergency physicians and orthopedic surgeons performed same-day surgical care and wound closure, followed by several days of inpatient monitoring. She later engaged in outpatient physical therapy to restore function, reduce stiffness, and work toward resuming normal activities.

The injuries continue to affect the plaintiff’s daily life, including limitations with lifting and carrying, diminished strength in the injured arm, ongoing medical follow-up needs, and the emotional trauma associated with the incident. These ongoing needs and losses were central to the settlement negotiations.

Liability and Legal Issues

Dog bite and dangerous animal claims frequently turn on issues of foreseeability and the owner’s duty to control a known dangerous propensity in the animal. In this case, the facts showed the pit bull escaped its leash without provocation and proceeded to attack a woman lawfully on her own property. The plaintiff’s recorded evidence, medical documentation, and credible eyewitness testimony made liability clear and supported claims for negligence and for damages resulting from a dog attack.

Like many dog-bite matters, this case required careful attention to both immediate damage, medical bills, hospital care, surgery, and therapy, and long-term damages, including pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. In consultation with medical experts, the firm calculated both present and anticipated future needs to arrive at a settlement value that fairly compensated the plaintiff for the full extent of her losses.

Damages Recovered Through Settlement

The $500,000 settlement reflects the seriousness of the injuries, the clear evidence of liability, and the plaintiff’s continuing medical needs. Negotiations conducted by Marilynn Frangella involved presenting a comprehensive demand package to the insurer, including medical records, surgical reports, rehabilitation records, Ring camera footage, testimony summaries, and expert opinions regarding prognosis and future care needs.

The firm’s goal in pursuing a negotiated settlement in serious dog bite cases like this one is always calculated to secure a recovery of and amount of damages that recognizes the client’s past and future economic losses (emergency care, hospitalization, surgical costs, pain management, and physical therapy), as well as certain non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering and permanent scarring. Settlements in serious dog attacks must also account for the trauma of the attack and the long-term impact on the plaintiff’s quality of life.

“This settlement helps our client receive deserved justice and compensation for the devastating injuries suffered in what was a wholly preventable and terrifying attack,” said Illinois pit bull attack lawyer, John J. Malm. “No one should face such violence in their own front yard. Our clients put their trust in neighbors and in the community; when that trust is broken by careless behavior or a failure to control a dangerous animal, the law provides a path to hold those responsible accountable. We are grateful to have secured needed compensation that will assist our client with medical expenses, future care needs, and the life-long consequences of this unprovoked attack.”

Community Safety and Prevention

While this settlement provides compensation for the plaintiff’s injuries, the firm emphasizes that financial recovery alone does not undo the trauma or eliminate the risk to others. John J. Malm & Associates hopes that the publicity surrounding this case will raise awareness about responsible animal ownership, leash compliance, secure fencing, proper training for rescue animals, and prompt reporting of dangerous animal behavior to local authorities.

Dog attacks involving powerful breeds like pit bulls are particularly dangerous because of their strength and ability to cause significant harm. Community education, combined with enforcement of leash laws and responsible rehoming practices, is essential to reduce the risk of similar tragedies.

“When an owner obtains an animal, they accept the responsibility to keep it under control and to ensure that it is safe around other people and animals,” said Malm. “Communities must work together to protect residents and prevent attacks that cause permanent harm.”

About John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers

John J. Malm & Associates is an Illinois personal injury firm that serves clients throughout the Chicagoland area and its western suburbs with offices in Naperville and St. Charles. Our top-rated personal injury lawyers represent injured victims of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, work injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, dog attacks, slip & fall/premises liability, wrongful death, and other accident and injury claims. For more information, visit www.malmlegal.com.

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John J. Malm & Associates
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LifeRx.md announced that it will maintain its recently reduced pricing on personalized GLP-1 and GIP weight-loss treatment programs through the New Year, extending what began as seasonal Black Friday price adjustments. The decision reflects the company’s internal planning for 2026 pricing and its effort to broaden access to its treatment programs by holding costs steady during a period when many patients typically reassess their health goals.

According to information shared with existing patients, the updated pricing includes a reduction of GLP-1 programs to $200 and GIP programs to $275, which previously cost $250 and $305. The company stated that patient care, provider access, and pharmacy fulfillment remain unchanged under the updated structure.

LifeRx.md noted that the continuation of Black Friday pricing aligns with its broader strategy to prepare for increased enrollment at the start of the year and to keep treatment costs consistent for both current and incoming patients. The company emphasized that patients will not see pricing increases if provider-directed dosage levels change.

In addition to extended pricing, LifeRx.md has introduced new offerings within its digital health platform, adding treatment options for erectile dysfunction under the “Boost Sex Performance” program and hair growth under the “Fight Hair Loss” program. Both programs include structured questionnaire pathways covering symptom descriptions, medical history, identity verification, treatment selection, fulfillment, and pharmacy shipment.

The ED program guides patients through symptom-based questions, history review, and treatment selections before a licensed provider reviews each submission. The hair loss program follows a similar structure but adds required image uploads of the top of the head and a selfie to support provider evaluation. Both programs allow patients to choose medication type, dosage, monthly quantity, and payment plans before receiving provider approval and pharmacy processing.

LifeRx.md stated that maintaining accessible pricing and broadening treatment categories reflect ongoing efforts to support patients seeking weight management, sexual health support, or hair health solutions through a fully online, provider-supervised process.

About LifeRx.md

LifeRx.md is a U.S.-based telemedicine provider specializing in GLP‑1 therapies. It offers virtual consultations, customized treatment plans, direct-to-door delivery, and ongoing licensed clinical support—without insurance requirements or long-term commitments. To learn more, visit liferx.md.

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MAGFAST, the magnetic wireless charging innovator backed by over 6,000 individual investors, will showcase its highly anticipated Gen2 product lineup at CES 2026, introducing two power banks that redefine portable charging through magnetic precision engineering and advanced battery technology.

The company will debut the 5K compact power bank and 27K executive power bank inside Iontra's private executive suite during CES week (January 6 to 9, 2026). Both products will also be featured on STMicroelectronics' prestigious Wall of Fame, recognizing their advanced semiconductor integration and engineering innovation.

"For too long, charging has been treated as a commodity — a race to the bottom on price with products that feel soulless," said Seymour Segnit, founder and CEO of MAGFAST. "We're proving that people will choose products that are delightful, durable, and beautifully engineered. Charging should feel like magic, not a chore."

The British engineer-turned-Silicon Valley founder has spent the better part of a decade obsessing over a question most of us never think to ask: Why does the most-touched category in modern electronics charging feel so soulless?

His answer? MAGFAST. A charging company that behaves less like a tech manufacturer and more like a luxury design house with a mischievous streak. And this January at CES, tucked inside a private suite rather than screaming from a massive booth, MAGFAST is about to show two products that might just make you rethink what a power bank can be.

Why magnets? Why now?

Seymour didn’t set out to build “better chargers.” He set out to fix an experience that’s been broken since the first smartphone hit our pockets. His philosophy? Charging shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel like magic. That’s where the magnets come in.

MAGFAST’s entire system is built around magnetic precision — the satisfying snap when your device locks into place, the way everything aligns perfectly without fumbling in the dark, the tactile pleasure of something that just works. It’s the kind of detail that makes you smile the first time, and the hundredth time.

Their flagship Air Pro wasn’t just another wireless charger. It was a statement piece: three full-power Qi2 magnetic zones, 140W of total power, wrapped in zinc-alloy that felt substantial in your hands. The kind of object you’d leave on your desk, not despite its looks, but because of them. But Air Pro was just the warmup.

5K: Tiny, Clever, Stackable

The first surprise MAGFAST is bringing to CES is codenamed 5K, a compact 5,000mAh power bank that looks adorable and hides some genuinely clever tricks.

Here’s what makes it different: Most pocket power banks can charge your phone magnetically, sure. But when they need juice? You’re back to cables, not 5K. It charges wirelessly and recharges wirelessly. Snap it onto any MAGFAST base, and it powers up. No ports, no cables, no nonsense.

But wait, there’s more fun to be had — stack them. Yes, you read that right. Multiple 5Ks magnetically snap together to create a modular power pack that grows with your needs. Heading out for a quick coffee? Grab one. Weekend camping trip? Stack three. It’s like LEGO, but for staying alive in the digital age.

The engineering team spent months perfecting the magnetic alignment so the stack feels stable, not precarious. The result is something that’s genuinely playful, a rarity in a category that usually takes itself far too seriously.

27K Is the One to Watch for

Now, if 5K is the charming sidekick, 27k is the sophisticated lead character. This is MAGFAST’s 27,000mAh executive power bank, the maximum capacity you can legally carry on a plane without getting into a philosophical debate with TSA. But here’s where it gets interesting: instead of the usual chunky brick that screams “I’m a tech person,” Slate slides into your bag like a slim portfolio. Elegant. Understated. The kind of thing you’d pull out in a first-class lounge without feeling like you’re unpacking a toolbox.

The Party Tricks

Two wireless charging zones. Charge two phones at once. Or a phone and a 5K. Or use it as your hotel-room charging station. Slate doesn’t care; it’s flexible.

The Iontra secret sauce. This is where things get technical (but stay with me, because it’s cool). Slate is the first commercial product in the world with Iontra’s technology. Translation? When you’re in a rush, it can recharge itself quickly. When you’re not, it automatically switches to a gentler mode that can extend the battery’s life by 2 to 4 times. It’s like having a power bank that knows when to sprint and when to take a leisurely stroll.

A display that doesn’t insult your intelligence. Slate shows you what’s happening: charge mode, capacity, status without looking like a spaceship dashboard. Just the information you need, presented beautifully.

Built for real work. High-power USB-C that can drive your laptop. Multiple ports for when you’re juggling devices. This isn’t just for keeping your phone alive during a commute; it’s for creative professionals, remote workers, and anyone who’s ever thought, “I wish I had a power outlet right now.”

Playing It Smart at CES

Here’s what I love about MAGFAST’s CES approach: They’re not renting a massive booth with dancers and fog machines. They’re showcasing inside Iontra’s executive suite, a private, invitation-focused space where the story matters more than the spectacle.

Their prototypes will appear on STMicroelectronics’ Wall of Fame, positioned alongside serious semiconductor technology. It’s the equivalent of being name-checked by the cool kids in engineering class.

This makes sense when you know MAGFAST’s origin story. This isn’t a company built by venture capital looking for a quick exit. It’s funded by more than 6,000 individual investors and tens of thousands of supporters who have believed in Seymour’s vision since 2017. People who are tired of disposable tech and hungry for products with soul.

The Bigger Picture Here

There are 7.5 billion smartphone users on this planet. Every single one of us has experienced that stomach-drop moment when the battery icon turns red at the worst possible time. Low battery anxiety is real, universal, and utterly preventable.

Yet the charging industry has spent decades treating power as a commodity — a race to the bottom on price, with products that feel like they were designed by accountants, not dreamers.

MAGFAST is betting on something different: that people will pay for products that are delightful, durable, and beautifully engineered. That charging can be something you actually enjoy rather than merely tolerate. It’s a rebellious idea in a category that’s forgotten how to have fun.

So what happens next?

When CES opens in January, and the crowds swarm toward the biggest, loudest, flashiest booths, a quieter story will be unfolding in a private suite. A British engineer with a magnetic obsession. Two products that challenge what power banks should feel like. And a community of believers betting that the future of charging doesn’t have to be boring.

Will it work? That’s the adventure. But if you find yourself at CES with a dying phone and a sense of irony, you know where to look.

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Located along Ankara’s rapidly developing northern corridor, China Town Ankara introduces a unique concept to Türkiye with its newly designated site. Designed as the country’s first and only China-themed shopping and trade center, the project features 47,000 m² of construction area, 360 retail units, and a tenant mix consisting entirely of Chinese suppliers. With this structure, China Town Ankara aims to become the new focal point of international trade in the region.

The construction phase of the project will be carried out through a joint consortium composed of China’s leading and globally recognized construction companies. The internationally proven engineering strength of the Chinese construction sector — renowned for its durability, structural integrity, speed, and advanced expertise — will be directly reflected in the development of China Town Ankara. This approach ensures that the project will stand not only as a commercial hub but also as an exemplary model of engineering and construction quality in the region.

Strategic Location at the Intersection of Three Major Advantages

Proximity to Esenboğa International Airport: Situated only a few minutes from Ankara Esenboğa Airport, the project offers fast and convenient access for international visitors and business travelers. This makes China Town Ankara one of the most accessible commercial destinations in the region.

Directly Across from the International Fair Center: Facing the newly completed International Fair Center, the project benefits from year-round national and international exhibition traffic. This strategic proximity significantly enhances the commercial value and visitor potential of China Town Ankara.

Adjacent to the Planned Esenboğa Metro Line (Fair Station): The Fair Station of the planned Esenboğa Airport Metro Line — implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure — will be located directly beside the project. Once the metro line is operational, China Town Ankara will be seamlessly connected to both the city center and the airport through a fast public transportation network.

A First in Türkiye: A China-Themed Trade Center with 360 Retail Units

China Town Ankara introduces a new generation of commercial experience with its wide spectrum of Chinese manufacturers and suppliers. Product categories such as electronics, home décor, textiles, and lifestyle items will be directly sourced from China and brought to Türkiye.

The project will:

• Minimize intermediary costs
• Create new procurement channels for Turkish businesses
• Provide a centralized meeting point for companies sourcing products from China
• Contribute to expanding the Türkiye-China trade volume with renewed momentum

A Modern 47,000 m² Trade and Lifestyle Complex

Beyond retail spaces, China Town Ankara offers a socially engaging environment that promotes cultural interaction. The architectural design uniquely blends Chinese and Turkish cultural elements with a modern aesthetic.

Key project components include:

• 360 independent retail units
• Modern storage and logistics facilities
• Thematic architectural elements
• Restaurants, cafés, and social spaces
• Open areas suitable for year-round cultural and commercial events

A New Bridge in Türkiye-China Trade

The project not only facilitates the market entry of Chinese brands into Türkiye but also provides Turkish entrepreneurs and businesses with direct supply advantages. China Town Ankara is positioned as a strategic center designed to strengthen economic relations and expand trade cooperation between the two nations.

China Town Ankara, with its location, thematic design, and international trade vision, stands out as one of the most exciting and forward-looking developments in Türkiye. Located at the intersection of the airport, fair center, and metro line, this next-generation commercial complex is poised to reshape the economic and cultural landscape of the region.

For more information about China Town Ankara, visit chinatowntr.com.

To learn more about Emrina, visit www.emrina.com.

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Emrah Inanc
Emrina Inc.
emrah@emrina.com

Perpetual DEXs became the real leaders of on-chain trading in 2025. Major perpetual DEXs, like Aster, Lighter, Hyperliquid, and EdgeX, have driven billions in daily derivatives volume, outperforming traditional DEXs and spot exchanges in traders' activity and liquidity. Perpetual DEXs now account for over 40% of total trading volume, according to the recent DefiLlama analysis. All these protocols bring new liquidity, higher gas utilization, and migration of active traders and investors.

Perpetual DEXs are catalyzing ecosystem growth and DeFi expansion, attracting traders, liquidity providers, developers, and institutional investors. For example, Hyperliquid boosted Arbitrum's daily on-chain volume by 60% just for 3 months after launch. Now, BasePerp, the first Base perpetual DEX, brought institutional interest and investors, announcing its presale. 

BasePerp: The First Perpetual DEX on Base

BasePerp is the first perpetual DEX built specifically for the Base ecosystem. It offers zero-fee trading, up to 100x leverage, and yield options for liquidity providers. Early investors can purchase $BPERP via all major wallets like MetaMask, OKX, Trust, and Coinbase Wallet, and with direct purchase via smart contract. The current $BPERP price is $0.0018.

To join the presale, the investors should open the official BasePerp website, connect a suitable wallet, and choose the purchase method. Only 25% of the total supply (6.4 billion BPERP) is allocated for the BasePerp presale, with a 15% TGE unlock to provide stable ecosystem growth after launch. 

How BasePerp Can Become a Trading Hub for Base Chain 

In 2025, Base became one of the fastest-growing Layer-2 chains with its Coinbase integration and DeFi developers' activity. However, the Base network still lacks liquidity drivers and trader inflow from other ecosystems. BasePerp can become a trading hub for the Base chain by bringing on-chain leverage trading and yield-driven liquidity incentives. 

BasePerp architecture integrates Base's low-cost infrastructure with advanced perpetual trading design, providing unique features for Base traders and institutional investors. The BasePerp team plans to provide an open public testnet and mainnet launch by Q2 2026, and it can bring higher on-chain volume, up to 10x daily trading volume growth, with a liquidity boost for DeFi ecosystems on the Base chain. 

$BPEP Utility and Tokenomics

The key to the BasePerp ecosystem is $BPERP — a utility token, which enhances the trading experience and rewards liquidity providers. All $BPERP holders will get priority access to new BasePerp trading features, unique liquidity pools and specialized analytics and trading tools. Additionally, stakers will be able to activate an incentive boost with transferable XP multipliers that will help to unlock new liquidity rewards. 

The total $BPERP supply is 6.4 billion tokens with steady growth and a transparent allocation structure. The BasePerp tokenomics is designed to accumulate trading volume for the Base ecosystem and provide long-term stability with fair access for investors and traders. While 25% of the total supply is allocated to the public sale, with 15% TGE unlock, the core team and advisors' 16% allocation will have a four-month cliff and a three-year linear vesting schedule. This structure is built to provide long-term commitment and ensure protocol growth. 

BasePerp's on-chain leverage trading, dynamic liquidity pools, and staking systems can significantly boost Base's daily transaction volume, attract professional traders and institutional investors, and expand the Base DeFi ecosystem.  

About BasePerp

BasePerp is a native Base perpetual DEX with advanced AMM features and 100x leverage trading options. It is designed to become a trading hub for Base traders and institutional investors with stable, long-term ecosystem growth. To stay up-to-date on the current developments and recent news, users can follow BasePerp's official channels: Website | Telegram  | X

Media Contact

Andrew BasePerp
contact@baseperp.org

Paintit.ai, a technology company specializing in generative AI solutions for the real estate and design sectors, today announced the strategic expansion of its platform capabilities. By integrating a proprietary "Type, See, Tweak, Buy" workflow, the company is addressing the fragmentation currently plaguing the digital design market. This announcement marks a shift from static AI image generation to a comprehensive, commercially integrated ecosystem designed to serve both individual homeowners and enterprise-level real estate developers.

The Industry Challenge: Fragmentation and Friction

The current landscape of architectural visualization and interior design technology is characterized by disconnected tools. Users typically rely on one platform for inspiration, another for rendering, and a third for procurement. This fragmentation creates significant friction, turning what should be a creative process into a logistical bottleneck. Legacy platforms often fail to interpret nuanced prompts, requiring users to act as prompt engineers rather than designers. Furthermore, traditional tools frequently produce hallucinated furniture-items that look appealing but do not exist in the real world-thereby severing the link between visualization and execution.

Paintit.ai addresses these structural inefficiencies through its core philosophy of "EIS" — empathy, intuitiveness, and seamlessness. The platform's latest update introduces a unified canvas where AI visualization and commerce converge, eliminating the need for tool-switching and context loss.

The "EIS" Methodology: A Human-Centric Approach to AI

At the heart of the Paintit.ai platform is a deviation from standard black box AI. The company has structured its product architecture around three pillars designed to mimic the workflow of a human designer:

• Empathy: The AI system is engineered to understand personal and cultural nuances in user prompts. Rather than simply executing a command, the AI acts as a guide, offering personalized guidance and feeling like a human partner in the design process. This empathetic approach allows the AI to interpret complex, emotionally resonant requests beyond simple 3 to 5 word search terms.
• Intuitiveness: Paintit.ai prioritizes a zero guesswork interface. The workspace is designed to minimize friction with context-aware toolbars and prompt-driven edits. This ensures that the technology remains accessible to users regardless of their technical expertise, democratizing professional-grade visualization.
• Seamlessness: The platform creates a single flow from inspiration to purchase. By integrating furniture suggestions directly into the visualization loop, Paintit.ai transforms abstract ideas into actionable reality, ensuring that the design process is continuous and uninterrupted.

Technological Innovations: The Unified Design Ecosystem

The newly expanded platform capabilities are built upon a sophisticated product architecture that distinguishes Paintit.ai from legacy rendering tools. Key technological advancements include:

1. Automatic Model Selection

Paintit.ai has implemented an intelligent routing system that automatically selects the best underlying AI model for a specific task. Whether the user is requesting a photorealistic rendering of a living room or a conceptual sketch of an exterior landscape, the system optimizes the backend processing without requiring the user to manage model parameters manually. This ensures consistent quality and relevance across diverse design scenarios.

2. Whole-Image Transforms and Targeted Refinements

The platform supports a dual-layer editing capability. Users can perform whole-image transforms for global redesigns, such as virtual staging or changing the architectural style of an entire room. Simultaneously, the system allows for targeted refinements, enabling object-level edits like removing, replacing, or adding specific items within a scene. This granular control is managed through on-image tools and direct manipulation, placing editing power directly on the canvas rather than in complex sidebars.

3. Real-Time Generation and Conversational Iteration

Moving beyond the "render and wait" model, Paintit.ai facilitates a real-time, conversational iteration process. This "Now Gen" approach allows users to converse with the design, making adjustments on the fly and maintaining a flow state where the loop of prompting, visualizing, and refining is uninterrupted.

Bridging Visualization and Commerce

A critical differentiator for Paintit.ai in the competitive landscape is its focus on real furniture recommendations with commerce intent. While many generative AI tools create fictional items, Paintit.ai's algorithms are trained to suggest furniture and decor that align with real-world inventory.

This capability transforms the platform from a visualization toy into a strategic business tool. By providing a path to purchase, the platform moves from generating ideas to delivering actionable solutions, including palettes and furniture purchase next steps. This feature is particularly vital for the platform's signature use cases, which include mood boards-to-cart workflows and full-room redesigns where the ultimate goal is a physical transformation of space.

Strategic Market Positioning: B2B and B2C Applications

Paintit.ai's unified ecosystem is designed to serve two distinct but overlapping market segments, leveraging its adaptive scenarios to meet the needs of both homeowners and professionals.

For the B2B Sector (Real Estate and Design Professionals)

For real estate developers, interior designers, and marketplaces, Paintit.ai offers an enterprise-grade solution to reduce sales cycles. The platform's ability to rapidly virtually stage empty properties or redesign outdated interiors allows professionals to present compelling visions to clients instantly. The directional roadmap for B2B includes the exploration of API integrations, white-label flows, and bulk workflows, signaling Paintit.ai's commitment to becoming the infrastructure layer for the digital design economy. The focus is on actionable ROI, enabling businesses to scale their visualization capabilities without scaling headcount.

For the B2C Sector (Homeowners and DIY)

For individual users, the platform lowers the barrier to entry for high-quality design. Renters and homeowners seeking quick transformations can utilize the platform to experiment with styles and layouts before committing to physical purchases. The "Type, See, Tweak, Buy" loop empowers users to validate their ideas instantly, turning home design into a risk-free form of personal expression.

Pricing and Accessibility

In line with its mission to make aesthetic exploration accessible, Paintit.ai has adopted a transparent, subscription-based pricing model. The structure is designed to accommodate different user rhythms:

• Weekly Plan ($6.99): Positioned as "Try a Week, Feel the Rhythm," this tier allows users to test the platform's capabilities for short-term projects.
• Monthly Plan ($24.99): Positioned as "Go Monthly, Keep the Flow," this tier is designed for sustained use and ongoing design iteration. Both tiers include a money-back guarantee (3-day for weekly, 7-day for monthly), underscoring the company's confidence in its value proposition.

Executive Vision

"Our goal is not just to create pretty images, but to fundamentally change the economics of design," said Yulii Cherevko, CEO and co-founder of Paintit.ai. "Design should care about the user. It should be an empathetic process that understands the difference between a house and a home. With Paintit.ai, we are moving beyond the 'wow factor' of AI to the 'utility factor,' ensuring that every pixel generated serves a purpose, whether it is helping a family visualize their future living room or assisting a developer in selling a property faster. We are building a relationship, not just a renderer."

About Paintit.ai

Paintit.ai is a London-based AI technology company redefining the boundaries of interior and exterior design. Guided by the manifesto "Design that cares. Spaces that matter," the company is dedicated to making professional-grade design tools accessible to everyone. The platform leverages advanced machine learning to provide a unified, intuitive, and seamless design experience, connecting the dots between imagination and reality. The company's tone-quietly confident, inspiring, and human-reflects its commitment to a user-centric technology philosophy. Paintit.ai continues to expand its capabilities, exploring new frontiers in object editing, API connectivity, and commerce integration to support the evolving needs of the global design market. For more information, visit paintit.ai

Media Contact

Yulii Cherevko
Co-founder, Paintit.ai Ltd.
hi@paintit.ai
+44 7366 359241

BLS Car Rental, a rapidly growing mobility provider in the Central European market, today announced a significant expansion of its operational footprint and fleet capabilities across Poland. This strategic move is designed to address the evolving needs of the corporate sector and the booming international business travel market. Capitalizing on a robust period of growth within the Polish automotive rental sector, BLS is redefining the traditional rental experience with the launch of high-flexibility subscription services and a "deposit-free" rental tier for qualified clients.

As the Polish economy solidifies its status as a European business hub, the demand for agile, premium transportation solutions has outpaced traditional leasing models. BLS Car Rental's latest initiative focuses on bridging the gap between short-term car hire and long-term leasing, offering a hybrid model that caters to the dynamic schedules of modern executives, expatriates, and multinational corporations operating in cities such as Warsaw, Krakow, and Rzeszow.

Capitalizing on a Billion-Dollar Market Transformation

The expansion comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. According to recent data from Verified Market Research, the Poland car rental market was valued at approximately $1.15 billion in 2024 and is projected to nearly double by 2032. This trajectory is driven largely by a resurgence in business travel, which contributed an estimated $4.5 billion to the local economy last year.

However, the nature of this demand is shifting. Corporate clients are increasingly moving away from rigid, multi-year leasing contracts in favor of more adaptable solutions. Industry reports indicate that the long-term rental sector in Poland grew by 8.9% year-on-year in Q3 2025, signaling a definitive market preference for Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) models.

"The traditional definitions of car ownership and rental are blurring," stated the regional director of operations at BLS Car Rental Poland. "Our expansion is not just about adding more vehicles to our fleet; it is about deploying a smarter, technology-driven infrastructure that allows a business traveler to land at Warsaw Chopin Airport and be on the road in a premium vehicle within minutes, without the bureaucratic friction that has historically plagued the industry."

Redefining Business Mobility: The BLS Advantage

At the core of this expansion is the introduction of a modernized fleet and customer-centric policies designed to remove friction from the rental process.

1. The "Auto-Subscription" Innovation

BLS has introduced a novel "Auto-Subscription" service, specifically engineered for the modern nomad and project-based executive. This service allows clients to rent a vehicle for a total of 100 days distributed throughout the year for a fixed annual fee. This flexibility addresses a critical pain point for consultants and auditors who require reliable mobility in Poland intermittently but find daily rental rates inefficient and traditional leasing too restrictive.

2. Premium Fleet Diversification

To meet the standards of Fortune 500 clientele and high-net-worth individuals, BLS has significantly upgraded its vehicle portfolio. The fleet now includes the latest models from top-tier manufacturers, ensuring that no vehicle is older than three years.

• Business Class: Featuring the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports Hybrid and Skoda Octavia, offering a balance of efficiency and executive comfort.
• SUV and Crossover: Including the Hyundai Kona 4x4 and Ford Focus Combi, designed for superior handling in diverse Polish weather conditions.
• VIP Segment: A curated selection of high-performance vehicles for C-suite executives requiring prestige and power.

3. Frictionless "No Deposit" Rentals

Breaking away from industry norms that often require substantial credit holds, BLS offers a transparent "No Deposit" rental option for fully insured clients. This policy is particularly advantageous for international travelers who wish to maintain liquidity on their payment cards while traveling. Combined with full CASCO and OC insurance coverage, this initiative positions BLS as a leader in financial transparency and customer trust.

Strategic Location Strategy and Digital Integration

BLS Car Rental has optimized its physical presence to align with Poland's key economic arteries. The company now operates fully staffed hubs in major metropolitan areas and transport nodes, including:

• Warsaw (HQ and Chopin Airport): Serving the capital's diplomatic and financial districts.
• Krakow: Catering to the vibrant tech and outsourcing hubs in southern Poland.
• Rzeszow, Lublin, and Radom: Supporting the growing industrial and logistical importance of eastern Poland.

Supporting this physical network is a revamped digital platform. Recognizing that mobile bookings now account for nearly 47% of rental transactions in the region, BLS has streamlined its online booking engine. The interface allows for real-time inventory checks, instant confirmation, and paperless processing, ensuring that the "digital-first" expectation of modern travelers is met with precision.

Commitment to Safety and 24/7 Support

In an era where reliability is paramount, BLS has standardized a rigorous safety protocol. Every vehicle undergoes a multi-point inspection between rentals. Furthermore, the company guarantees 24/7 road assistance across Poland. Whether a client faces a mechanical issue in the bustling streets of Warsaw or requires support on a remote route in Mazovia, the BLS support team is accessible around the clock, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity for its clients.

"Our goal is to be the silent partner in our client's success," added the Marketing Director. "When a CEO rents from BLS, they aren't just paying for a car; they are investing in punctuality, safety, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their mobility is guaranteed by professionals."

About BLS Car Rental

BLS Car Rental is a premier mobility provider operating in Poland, specializing in short-term car rental, long-term fleet management, and chauffeur services. With a commitment to European-level service standards, BLS offers a diverse fleet of modern vehicles, transparent pricing models, and innovative subscription services. The company serves a wide range of clients, from individual tourists to large multinational corporations, providing bespoke solutions that prioritize comfort, safety, and efficiency. For more information, visit blsrentcar.pl.

Media Contact

Public Relations Department
info@blsrentcar.pl
+48 22 607 67 47

Kyrgyzstan has officially launched USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, with an initial issue of $50 million. The token is issued on Tron and fully audited by ConsenSys Diligence, with future expansion slated to include Ethereum support.

The issuer, OJSC Virtual Asset Issuer, is a state-owned entity under the Ministry of Finance, operating within the legal framework established by the 2022 Law on Virtual Assets of the Kyrgyz Republic. The initiative represents a first-of-its-kind model in Central Asia, merging sovereign oversight with blockchain transparency.

The launch ceremony was attended by Sadyr Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Almaz Baketaev, Minister of Finance, and Biibolot Mamytov, CEO of Gold Dollar, the project’s operator. During the event, the dignitaries pressed a symbolic “Launch Issuance” button, officially initiating the circulation of USDKG tokens.

The issuance of USDKG is carried out by a company with 100% state participation, ensuring a high level of investor trust and institutional reliability. A total of 50 million USDKG tokens have been issued, each fully backed by physical gold reserves. Operational control — including gold management — is delegated to a private company registered in the Kyrgyz Republic, under a contractual agreement with the USDKG issuer.

This separation of responsibilities ensures independent operational oversight and positions USDKG outside the classification of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The company responsible for managing USDKG’s gold reserves, has outlined plans to expand the backing to $500 million in the next phase, with a long-term target of $2 billion.

The stablecoin is fully compliant with FATF KYC/AML standards, and redemptions require standard identity verification. It is designed to facilitate financial inclusion.

Kyrgyzstan is among the first nations in the region to establish a comprehensive digital-asset regulatory framework, setting a precedent for state-supervised virtual currencies. Government representatives emphasized that such initiatives aim to enhance economic transparency and trade efficiency, rather than serve any geopolitical agenda. Officials also noted that USDKG complements, rather than competes with, the national monetary system.

The project reframes traditional narratives around state-issued and commodity-backed digital assets. Its gold collateral serves as a verifiable, inflation-resistant foundation, aligning with a growing market preference for transparent, real-asset-backed stablecoins. By combining physical reserves with on-chain verification, USDKG introduces a model of measurable stability uncommon in the current stablecoin landscape. The state-backed structure provides a clear regulatory framework built on accountability and public oversight.

The Kyrgyz initiative underscores a broader trend toward responsible digital-asset innovation in emerging markets. The government’s focus on regulatory discipline, transparency, and tangible reserves signals a pragmatic approach to blockchain-based modernization.

With USDKG, Kyrgyzstan positions itself as a regional first-mover in regulated asset-backed digital currencies — both bridging traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure and maintaining full sovereign oversight.

About Gold Dollar

Gold Dollar combines the proven reliability of physical gold with the efficiency of digital assets. Fully backed by secure gold reserves and pegged to the U.S. dollar, USDKG a stablecoin designed to empower diverse financial needs across institutions and individuals alike. For more information, visit www.usdkg.com.

Media Contact

Gold Dollar USDKG
business@usdkg.com

PRNEWS announced that in the second half of 2025 (Q3–Q4) the U.S. share of company revenue increased to 22%, up from 16% before the relocation of its U.S. headquarters to downtown Miami. The shift underscores more substantial traction in the American market and supports the company’s strategy to meet rising demand from U.S. businesses for transparent, performance-driven media coverage.

Founded in Europe, PRNEWS provides businesses of all sizes with access to worldwide editorial and sponsored media coverage on predictable, cost-effective terms. The company’s flagship platforms, PRNEWS.IO and Medialister, deliver data-driven tools designed to streamline and accelerate media outreach.

PRNEWS.IO leverages big data to help forecast campaign outcomes across a network of more than 105,000 media outlets in 142 countries, while Medialister enables marketers to publish sponsored articles directly in local and international publications — reducing friction associated with traditional PR gatekeeping.

“Relocating the U.S. headquarters to Miami was a strategic step to be closer to the market, and the momentum in Q3–Q4 2025 validates that decision,” said Alex Nihmatulin, board director of PRNEWS. “The increase in the U.S. revenue share from 16% to 22% reflects strong market alignment with speed, transparency, and measurable ROI.”

The Miami office supports North American operations, focusing on sales, marketing, customer success, and strategic partnerships. PRNEWS expects continued growth in the region as small and mid-sized businesses, as well as larger corporations, increasingly seek performance-oriented media solutions that combine transparency with operational efficiency.

By enabling brands and agencies to plan and execute media placements more directly, PRNEWS continues to reshape how companies approach media relations and content distribution — further reinforcing Miami’s position as a gateway for global innovation and international business expansion.

About PRNEWS

PRNEWS is a European PR-tech company building data-driven platforms that help brands and agencies plan, forecast, and secure editorial and sponsored media coverage worldwide. Its products, PRNEWS.IO and Medialister, support predictable, transparent media placements across a global network of outlets. For more information, visit prnews.io.

Media Contact

Alex Nigmatulin
alex@prnews.io

Medialister, the platform that connects brands with media outlets for editorial advertisement, has officially launched its affiliate program — giving marketers, agencies, and PR professionals a new way to earn by referring clients.

The program is designed for brand managers, media buyers, content strategists, and public relations firms who want to monetize their business relationship by promoting Medialister’s guaranteed media placements. Affiliates will earn a fixed commission on every successful placement made by a referred client — for up to 100 transactions within the first 12 months of that client’s signup.

Tapfiliate, a trusted affiliate marketing software, powers tracking. With a 30-day cookie window, affiliates get credit even if a user signs up weeks after clicking their referral link.

“Editorial advertising is still full of manual processes and inefficiencies,” said Alexander Storozhuk, founder of Medialister. “We built Medialister to simplify the way brands buy media placements. Now, with our affiliate program, we’re inviting professionals to join that transformation — and profit from it.”

Founded in 2024, Medialister is a self-serve platform that enables brands to discover, purchase, and manage editorial advertising in a transparent, scalable way. With over 100,000 offers across top-tier and niche media outlets, the platform specializes in non-programmatic formats, including sponsored articles, branded interviews, and native advertorials.

Medialister provides a reliable way to build “machine-readable credibility,” as AI-driven search becomes a primary way people find service providers. Medialister simplifies this by structuring, predicting, and scaling editorial media buying and placements — helping brands earn legitimate visibility in the sources that influence both human decision-makers and AI/LLM-generated results.

The affiliate model creates win-win opportunities: marketers are rewarded for spreading the word, and Medialister gains access to new audiences through personal recommendations — a scalable alternative to traditional paid ads.

The new affiliate program is part of the company’s broader vision to build a collaborative ecosystem around content-led marketing, enabling industry professionals to tap into new revenue streams while driving more effective brand storytelling.

About Medialister

Medialister is an editorial advertisement platform that connects brands with news media outlets to facilitate branded content. With access to over 100,000 media outlets, Medialister delivers extensive reach and data-driven insights, enabling brands to easily manage and measure paid media and optimize their investment in sponsored content. For more information, visit medialister.com.

Media Contact

Alexander Storozhuk
press@medialister.com

As more organizations standardize operations around Atlassian’s platform, a growing shift is reshaping how companies think about customer-relationship management. With Jira now serving not only engineering and product groups but also support, success, and customer-facing teams, businesses are questioning whether CRM systems should continue to live outside their core operational environment. In this context, Mria CRM for Jira is rapidly emerging as a preferred solution for teams that want customer lifecycle data to exist where work actually happens.

Jira Becomes the Operational Hub for the Modern Enterprise

Across industries, Jira has evolved from a departmental project tracker into a company-wide operational backbone. As more teams adopt Jira and Jira Service Management for daily workflows, expectations for CRM systems have changed accordingly. Companies increasingly want tools that respect Jira’s structure, workflows, and permission logic — something traditional CRMs were not built to match.

This shift is occurring at the same time the CRM market is consolidating. Organizations are moving away from multi-system architectures that split sales, support, and delivery data across disconnected tools. Instead, they are prioritizing platforms that unify customer information with operational execution. For companies running on Atlassian, a Jira-native CRM is becoming not just appealing, but necessary.

Why Mria CRM Is Becoming the Preferred Choice

Mria CRM for Jira is built on a straightforward premise: CRM should feel like part of Jira, not a separate application. Its architectural alignment with Atlassian’s environment is what resonates most with teams:

• Customer and operational data live inside the Atlassian ecosystem
• Permissions follow the same logic users already understand
• Workflows reflect Jira’s native interaction model
• Customer context becomes available at the point of execution

Rather than forcing teams to bridge two systems, Mria CRM brings customer lifecycle management into the platform they already use every day. It is designed around Jira’s UX and operational philosophy, making adoption easier for cross-functional teams and reducing the friction of tool switching.

Supported by Atlassian’s Platform Direction

Several developments across Atlassian’s ecosystem have created ideal conditions for a Jira-native CRM:

• Forge now supports enterprise-grade application architecture
• Cloud-fortified standards elevate expectations for reliability and governance
• Jira Service Management anchors customer interactions within Atlassian
• AI-driven initiatives require unified operational and customer data

For organizations that treat Jira as their operational nucleus, integrating CRM directly into the platform is a natural extension of this evolution.

Why Teams Choose Mria CRM Over External CRMs

Mria CRM: CRM for Jira Teams manages leads, deals, companies, contacts, and activity history directly inside Jira — not through integration, but through native design. Teams consistently point to several advantages:

• The customer lifecycle data becomes part of the same system where work is delivered.
• The CRM matches Jira’s workflow logic, UX, and security posture.
• Adoption is fast because the tool feels familiar from day one.
• Fragmented customer information is eliminated.
• Cloud-fortified and runs on Atlassian certifications provide assurance of enterprise-level reliability.

Mria CRM addresses a structural challenge: the disconnect between customer commitments and customer delivery. By bringing both into one system, organizations improve alignment and reduce operational friction.

“Teams that rely on Atlassian products already think in terms of issues, workflows, and relationships between work,” said Anton Storozhuk, CEO and founder of Mria Labs Inc. “A CRM designed for this ecosystem has to respect that logic. Our goal with Mria CRM is to provide a CRM that feels native to Jira, not layered on top of it.”

A New Category Emerges: CRM Inside the Operational Platform

Companies adopting Mria CRM report improved collaboration between sales, support, and delivery. Customer context appears directly on Jira issues and JSM requests, embedding CRM insights into everyday operational decisions.

While Mria CRM is not positioned to replace every enterprise CRM, it serves the substantial and growing segment of organizations that run their business on Atlassian tools. For them, CRM inside Jira is not simply an integration — it is the logical next step in platform consolidation.

Availability

Mria CRM for Jira is available now on the Atlassian Marketplace. Organizations can install Mria CRM directly into their Jira Cloud environment and begin managing the full customer lifecycle within the system they already rely on.

About Mria Labs

Mria Labs Inc. builds modern, cloud-native applications for the Atlassian ecosystem. The company specializes in extending Jira beyond project delivery into broader business operations. Mria CRM for Jira is its flagship product, designed to unify customer lifecycle management with the workflows and systems enterprises use every day. For more information, visit mriacrm.com and follow on LinkedIn.

Media Contact

Anton Storozhuk
hello@mriacorp.com

DataFlair.ai, a decision-intelligence platform built for the iGaming sector, has officially expanded its operations to the United States. The company enters the market with a mission to solve one of the industry’s most persistent problems: despite the abundance of performance metrics such as clicks, NDPs, and revenue, most teams still rely on guesswork to understand what players truly want, what drives trust, and what undermines long-term value.

“Everyone in iGaming tracks clicks, NDPs, and revenue,” says DataFlair.ai Founder Mex Emini. “DataFlair explains the story around those numbers, why players click, why they stay, how they convert, and what they really feel along the way.”

Over more than a decade of observing product, marketing, and growth teams lose both money and credibility by optimizing for surface-level metrics, DataFlair.ai has developed a platform that explains not just what players do, but why they do it.

Moving Beyond Search Intent Toward Real Player Sentiment

Across the industry, search intent has been treated as a proxy for player motivation. But keywords reveal only what players think they want before they experience a brand — and they often conceal ambiguity, fear, and expectations that shape whether players stay, convert, or churn.

DataFlair.ai addresses this gap by modeling real player sentiment. The platform ingests large volumes of authentic conversations from diverse sources, identifies the emotions, trust signals, and concerns embedded in player discussions, and quantifies what truly influences decisions throughout the player lifecycle. This sentiment layer enables affiliates, operators, and suppliers to align products, journeys, and communication with what players actually care about — not just what they type into a search bar.

Turning Noisy Conversations into Decision-Ready Insight

Online discourse is notoriously noisy. DataFlair.ai uses AI-driven classification and deep industry knowledge to separate signal from noise by:

• Filtering out bots, spam, promos, and fabricated content
• Grouping conversations by topic, emotion, and risk
• Normalizing insights across markets, verticals, and player segments

The outcome is a structured intelligence layer that highlights what players praise or criticize most by region and vertical. On top of this, the platform consolidates commercial assets — partners, customer segments, commercial terms, creative campaigns, recommendation lists — so teams can understand how each decision manifests in real player behavior.

“We’re not in the business of adding more dashboards,” Mex explains. “DataFlair is a recommendations engine, it tells you where you’re leaking trust, where promises break, and where there’s real upside in specific markets or segments.”

Segmentation, Contextualization, and Better Decisions

DataFlair.ai converts raw behavioral and conversational data into actionable motivation-based segments. When clients connect their own data, the platform benchmarks which types of players they attract, which profiles drive sustainable value, and where in the journey friction or churn occurs.

This process — called contextualization — places sentiment and behavior within the proper market, segment, and journey stage. It allows operators to design differentiated experiences, allocate resources to the issues that matter most, and negotiate commercial relationships with clarity about what their audience values.

With granular insight into how player motivations differ across countries and products, teams can shift from reactive debates to confident, data-grounded decisions.

Data Privacy, Security, and the AI-Training Question

As AI adoption accelerates, DataFlair.ai prioritizes privacy, security, and transparency. The platform runs on a multi-tenant architecture with strict tenant isolation, encryption in transit and at rest, and role-based access control. It can also be deployed in a client’s own environment.

By default, DataFlair.ai does not use client data to train models. If a client opts in, only aggregated, anonymized metrics — such as average deposit size or segment-level retention — are included in the shared intelligence layer. Raw user-level data is never used.

The company’s approach ensures that clients retain control over their data while benefiting from richer contextual insight when they choose to contribute.

Built for iGaming, Designed to Scale Across Industries

Today, DataFlair.ai is focused on iGaming — online casinos, sportsbooks, and adjacent verticals — where acquisition costs are high and player emotions are deeply intertwined with decision-making. However, the underlying decision-intelligence engine is industry-agnostic. Any business dependent on high-stakes acquisition performance can benefit from linking sentiment, behavior, and revenue in a single decision framework.

DataFlair.ai is now deploying its platform across the sector to prove its value where founder-level expertise runs deepest. But the long-term vision is broader: to shift businesses from opinion-driven debates to recommendation-driven clarity, enabling leaders to know when to double down, pivot, or stop — without feeling like they are gambling on outcomes.

About DataFlair.ai

DataFlair.ai is a decision-intelligence platform designed to help iGaming operators, affiliates, and suppliers turn player behavior and sentiment into actionable insights. By analyzing large volumes of authentic player interactions and linking emotions, trust signals, and engagement patterns to outcomes, the platform enables teams to optimize product offerings, journeys, and communication for long-term player value. Founded by Mex Emini, DataFlair.ai combines industry expertise with AI-driven analytics to move organizations from guesswork to evidence-based decision-making, while prioritizing data privacy, security, and contextual intelligence. For more information, visit dataflair.ai.

Media Contact

Mex Emini
mex@dataflair.ai

Julius Ritter from the creative collective Titanic’s End today announced the launch of The Resonance Sessions, a four-day immersive artist residency scheduled for April 8–12, 2026, in a secluded recording studio located in the California desert. The event will bring together a curated cohort of professional musicians, producers, and vocal artists to collaborate, record, and explore a newly defined musical aesthetic termed “Anthemica.”

The residency aims to combine the emotional depth of singer-songwriting with the expansive textures and production possibilities of modern electronic music. Participants will be provided on-site accommodation, meals, full studio access, collaborative creation sessions, structured workshops, and dedicated video documentation throughout the event.

Unlike traditional music retreats or commercial festivals, The Resonance Sessions is designed as a creative laboratory — prioritizing artistic quality, collaborative output, and the formation of a long-term creative network. The emphasis is on serious musicianship and meaningful artistic exchange rather than spectacle or conventional performance.

“Musicians today often lack environments where vulnerability, craft, and collaboration converge under focused, intentional conditions,” said a Titanic's End organizing representative. “With The Resonance Sessions, we’re creating a space where artists can reconnect with their creative core, experiment deeply, and produce work that reflects shared presence and artistic integrity.”

Organizers have confirmed participation from a range of established and emerging talents across electronic, vocal, and production sectors. Each participant will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative EP reflective of Electric Anthemica, and a professional film crew will capture the creative process and final performances.

Learn more about it here at theresonancesessions.com.

About Titanic’s End

Titanics End is a creative collective rooted in immersive arts and alternative performance culture, with a history of producing legendary music events at Burning Man. The collective has previously supported performances by major artists such as Diplo, Fisher, and John Summit. The Resonance Sessions marks their first collaboration on a residency initiative aimed at fostering sustained artistic collaboration, cross-genre innovation, and a new paradigm of musician-led creative community. For more information, visit www.titanicsend.com.

Media Contact

Julius Ritter
julius@ritterschaft.co

In 2025, digital becomes the primary field of competition: more than 75% of global advertising budgets are allocated to online channels, while the digital advertising market is projected to reach $709.7 billion. Against this backdrop, analytics and PR emerge as critical drivers of brand visibility and trust. StartupMafia has compiled a selection of five essential tools designed to help marketers operate effectively in a saturated digital environment, make data-driven decisions, and strengthen their communication strategies.

1. PRNEWS.IO

PRNEWS.IO is a native PR platform that simplifies media access for brands and enables guaranteed article placements at fixed prices without negotiations with editors. The service aggregates thousands of media outlets worldwide, allowing marketers to select publications by topic, audience, traffic, and region — making PR planning predictable and transparent. Publishing through PRNEWS.IO strengthens a brand’s digital footprint and supports SEO through authoritative sources and high-quality backlinks.

The platform also enhances brand visibility across artificial intelligence systems and search algorithms: regularly published media content increases the likelihood that AI models and search engines recognize a company as a trusted source. PRNEWS.IO empowers marketers to boost brand awareness, build reputation, and scale content strategies by simplifying the launch of PR campaigns, expanding publication volumes, and testing new markets in a highly competitive environment.

2. Ahrefs Brand Radar

Ahrefs Brand Radar is a visibility and discovery analytics tool that shows how a brand appears across modern search and content environments, including AI-generated answers, video platforms, and the broader web. The platform aggregates data from several large indexes and millions of prompts, giving marketers a unified view of brand exposure, search demand, and key visibility trends. It highlights when and where a brand is mentioned, how often users search for it, and how its presence compares to competitors over time.

Brand Radar also helps marketers identify emerging topics, spot visibility gaps, and understand how content across YouTube, TikTok, or community discussions contributes to overall brand perception. By clustering queries and uncovering new content opportunities, the tool supports strategic decision-making and helps brands strengthen discoverability where audiences increasingly look for information. This allows marketing teams to refine messaging, prioritize growth areas, and stay competitive as search behavior continues to evolve.

3. Semrush

Semrush is a comprehensive marketing platform combining tools for SEO, content marketing, keyword research, position tracking, and advertising campaign management. Covering billions of search queries, it provides detailed competitive insights, allowing marketers to understand demand trends, monitor SERP changes, and identify growth opportunities. With its broad functionality, Semrush supports website optimization and helps create content aligned with real user intent.

The platform also enhances operational control by integrating analytics from both organic and paid channels. Semrush enables marketers to optimize budgets, choose the most effective keywords, evaluate campaign performance, and measure the contribution of various tactics to overall traffic. This allows marketing teams to make more precise decisions, improve ROI, and maintain stable brand visibility amid increasing competition and constantly changing search algorithms.

4. Similarweb

Similarweb is an advanced digital analytics tool that provides marketers with traffic insights across millions of websites and mobile applications. The platform displays channel distribution, traffic sources, audience engagement, and shifts in demand, helping teams evaluate performance and understand user behavior trends. It also offers detailed competitive comparisons, including key channels, top pages, and growth strategies, creating a transparent view of the digital landscape.

For marketers, Similarweb is a cornerstone of competitive intelligence and strategic planning. It helps identify growth opportunities, assess market size and seasonality, understand successful competitor tactics, and set realistic KPIs. Marketing teams use Similarweb data to optimize budget allocation, choose effective promotion channels, and validate campaign results in an increasingly competitive market that relies heavily on accurate digital insights.

5. n8n

n8n is a powerful workflow automation platform that allows marketing teams to connect tools, automate routine tasks, and streamline data flows without requiring engineering resources. The platform supports thousands of integrations, enabling marketers to link CRM systems, analytics platforms, email tools, advertising accounts, and internal databases into unified automated processes. With its visual editor, n8n simplifies the creation of workflows for lead routing, campaign reporting, audience segmentation, and data enrichment — significantly reducing manual work and operational overhead.

For marketers, n8n becomes a foundation for scalable and efficient operations: the platform helps automate repetitive tasks, ensure data consistency across channels, and accelerate campaign execution. By enabling teams to build custom automations tailored to their marketing stack, n8n improves response times, enhances personalization, and provides deeper visibility into performance metrics. This allows marketing teams to operate faster, maintain accuracy, and focus on high-impact strategic work in an increasingly data-driven environment.

StartupMafia emphasizes that in 2025 marketers must combine PR, analytics, and workflows to build a sustainable digital presence. Companies that successfully integrate these capabilities will strengthen their market position and remain competitive in an evolving digital landscape.

About StartupMafia

StartupMafia is a technology-focused media outlet covering emerging companies, market trends, and innovations shaping the global startup landscape. The publication highlights practical solutions, sector insights, and business developments relevant to founders, operators, and investors. For more information, visit startupmafia.eu.

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Hamilton Financial Holdings, the parent company for a US bank charter in the process of formation, launches a digital-first private bank, offering domestic and international banking services.

The proposed name of the bank in formation is US Trust International Bank (UST). The actual charter itself is rather unique in the sense that it's one of the very few banking institutions operating worldwide that enjoys licensing preemption throughout the United States, but is also permitted to conduct business globally with non-OFAC-sanctioned individuals and companies. Hoping to launch operations in Q1 2026 officially, co-founder and CEO Robert Fiallo has stated his intent to build a multi-billion-dollar asset balance sheet within a relatively short period of time. 

The primary regulator will be the USVI Department of Banking, Insurance & Regulation. Once the institution has been operating for at least two consecutive financial quarters and meets basic auditing requirements, it can apply to the U.S. Federal Reserve for direct clearing authority. 

According to Fiallo, the bank’s most distinctive feature is its ability to operate both domestically and internationally while remaining fully rooted in U.S. compliance frameworks. “What’s unique about this charter is the ability to bank all of our clients in US dollars, while at the same time providing quick, reliable, and secure currency conversions through our treasury desk,” he says. “In my experience, I’ve rarely encountered a U.S.-based financial institution that can readily onboard and fully support international clients,” he notes. 

In an effort to change that, UST will have the ability to onboard clients across dozens of countries, provided they do not appear on OFAC’s sanctions list. The process is designed to be entirely digital, typically requiring basic diligence items such as a passport and driver's license/national ID card, along with proof of residence and proof of funds. This accessibility also extends to the underserved communities and underbanked individuals, such as migrants or international workers who may not have a U.S. ID but maintain valid documents from their countries of origin. Naturally, this also extends to individuals and businesses throughout the world who desire to establish a banking relationship with a financial institution in the United States. 

Fiallo notes that the banking system essentially relies upon a central clearinghouse to authenticate the validity of transactions. “By way of example, in the United States, it's essential for banks to clear their transactions through the Federal Reserve, thus confirming that the funds being transferred are in fact valid,” he says. Foreign banks, money service businesses, and fintechs cannot directly access the Federal Reserve system. As such, UST will offer correspondent services to well-qualified banks and MSBs, thus helping foreign institutions and individuals to gain access to a streamlined flow of US dollar transactions.

The third pillar of the bank’s strategy is its specialty in fintechs, including money service businesses and digital-first financial platforms. UST's Chief Technology Officer, Randy Leonard, is a world-renowned and internationally recognized programmer and developer of core banking systems and payment processing networks. The main differentiator from its competitors is UST's ability to customize API-level integrations, allowing fintechs to securely send required customer data, automate compliance steps, and enable rapid transaction processing. “These API integrations, developed by our CTO, allow the core operating systems of our clients to effectively communicate with our bank's core system in a quick, reliable, and secure manner,” he says.

Once established and operational, UST will also join the Green Dot Network, enabling cash deposits and withdrawals at major retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy, which Fiallo notes can be a significant utility for clients without access to local bank branches or ATMs. “Funds settle instantaneously after being deposited, and clients will receive a debit card that functions for payments, ATM withdrawals, and 24/7 global access to their cash fiat residing within our bank,” Fiallo explains. Additionally, the bank has three main categories of lending services: invoice/receivables financing, residential and commercial mortgage lending, and lines of credit secured by digital assets.

At the heart of UST lies its mission to blend traditional private banking with advanced digital convenience and security. This, Fiallo notes, is executed and supported by the bank’s leadership philosophy, which is rooted in agile decision-making, an aversion to bureaucracy, and personalized service emboldened by the executive management team.

As the application process and subsequent regulatory steps near completion, UST is poised to introduce a unique model that blends private banking with a global reach that's driven by API integration, which leverages all of the efficiencies tied to a digital platform.

About US Trust International Bank

Robert Fiallo is a seasoned financial executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in the banking and financial services industry, having held key positions at several banking institutions. With its latest launch of the US Trust International Bank, Fiallo continues to share his expertise through various board and consulting roles, and applies his deep understanding of banking, regulatory, and community impact to his work at USTIB.

Media Contact

Jack Robinson
jack@ustib.com

FatGrid has released a new tool, Search Scanner, that helps digital marketers find real publishing opportunities directly from Google search results and AI-cited sources.

With Search Scanner, marketers enter an exact key phrase and instantly see all websites that rank for that query in Google. The tool shows the exact ranking pages and provides contact details for website owners. This allows brands to reach out directly and request content updates, product mentions, or partnerships.

Search Scanner also helps marketers identify websites that are cited in AI search platforms. These include tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok. As AI search adoption grows, visibility inside these platforms is becoming as important as visibility in Google.

“The SEO market today is driven by fear of missing out on AI search. Companies no longer want visibility only in Google. They want to be visible inside tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Grok. These platforms are growing fast, and the websites they cite are now the most valuable for promotion. With our new feature, brands can find those exact pages and contact their owners to update content and include their business,” said Max Roslyakov, founder of FatGrid.

Until now, finding these websites required manual research across Google and AI tools. FatGrid automates this process and turns search results into a ready-to-use outreach list. This gives brands a faster path to both traditional search traffic and AI-driven visibility.

Search Scanner is now available for FatGrid users at fatgrid.com.

About FatGrid

FatGrid is a backlinks price comparison and SEO intelligence platform that helps brands and agencies find real publishers, compare placement opportunities, and build organic visibility across search engines and AI platforms. For more information, visit fatgrid.com.

Media Contact

Max Roslyakov
care@fatgrid.com
+1 561-765-2270

The landscape of competitive betting has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with esports emerging as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the gambling industry. What began as a niche market for hardcore gaming enthusiasts has evolved into a multi-billion dollar ecosystem that rivals traditional sports betting in both volume and sophistication.

Esports betting allows wagering on professional video game competitions, where elite players and teams compete for substantial prize pools in games like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, and Valorant. The global esports audience now exceeds 500 million viewers, creating unprecedented opportunities for betting operators and punters alike.

Understanding the esports betting market

The esports betting market operates similarly to traditional sports wagering, with bookmakers offering various bet types including match winners, handicaps, totals, and live in-play betting. However, the digital nature of esports provides unique advantages, such as comprehensive real-time statistics and multiple camera angles that give bettors unprecedented access to game data.

Major esports tournaments like The International (Dota 2), League of Legends World Championship, and CS2 Major Championships attract betting volumes that compete with traditional sporting events. The Intel Extreme Masters and BLAST Premier series have become regular fixtures on betting calendars, offering consistent action throughout the year.

Popular esports betting markets

Counter-Strike 2 remains the most heavily bet-upon esport, with its tactical team-based gameplay providing straightforward betting markets that newcomers can easily understand. The first-person shooter format translates well to betting odds, with map winners, round handicaps, and total rounds being popular wager types.

MOBA games (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) like Dota 2 and League of Legends offer complex betting opportunities due to their strategic depth. Bettors can wager on match outcomes, map winners, first blood, total kills, and even specific in-game objectives like tower destructions or Baron kills.

Battle royale titles and fighting games have carved out their own betting niches, though they typically see lower volumes than the established esports. Sports simulation games like FIFA and NBA 2K bridge the gap between traditional sports fans and esports betting.

Advantages of esports betting

The 24/7 nature of competitive gaming means betting opportunities exist around the clock, with leagues and tournaments spanning different time zones globally. Unlike traditional sports with defined seasons, esports offers year-round action with multiple concurrent competitions.

Esports also provides extensive data analytics that inform betting decisions. Detailed player statistics, team performance metrics, and historical matchup data are readily available, giving analytical bettors tools to identify value in the markets. Live streaming of nearly every professional match means bettors can watch events in real-time while placing wagers.

Dedicated platforms like Thunderpick have emerged to cater specifically to esports bettors, offering comprehensive coverage of tournaments, competitive odds, and features designed for gaming enthusiasts. These specialized operators understand the unique aspects of esports betting and provide tailored experiences that traditional sportsbooks often cannot match.

Betting strategies and considerations

Successful esports betting requires understanding that games receive frequent updates and patches that can dramatically shift competitive balance. A team dominating one meta (the prevailing strategy and character selections) might struggle after developers adjust game mechanics. Staying informed about patch notes and their competitive implications is crucial.

Roster changes occur more frequently in esports than traditional sports, with players transferring between teams or taking breaks due to burnout. The relatively young age of professional gamers means career longevity is often shorter, creating volatility in team performance.

Online matches present unique considerations compared to LAN (local area network) tournaments. Factors like server locations, ping differences, and the absence of crowd pressure can significantly impact outcomes. Top teams might underperform in online qualifiers but excel at major LAN events where conditions are more controlled.