Author: Ashley Slimmerts

Over the past 18 months I’ve been tracking Zambia’s digital sector and gaming platforms became way bigger than expected. Walk into any café around Lusaka and you’ll see at least three people glued to their phones, probably half playing casino games or watching streams. The shift happened incredibly fast. The Numbers Tell A Different Story Last month my cousin who manages an internet café in Ndola mentioned his bandwidth usage shot up 67% between January and March. I asked what was happening. Turns out people stopped just checking emails and started streaming and gaming, hanging around longer and spending more…

Two slots can share the same return-to-player (RTP) figure and still feel like completely different games. One pays out constantly in small amounts. The other stays quiet for long stretches, then drops something substantial. That difference has a name: volatility, sometimes called variance, and it shapes the experience of playing far more than most people realise. Volatility isn’t a marketing term or a vague feeling about a game. It’s a measurable property built into the paytable and the reel weighting during development, and it determines the shape of your positive and negative outcomes over a session, not just the eventual…

LONDON, UK  – Against the backdrop of dramatic fluctuations in the digital asset market, ordinary investors have long faced a dilemma: monitoring the market for trading requires bearing the risk of sharp market volatility, while participating in the blockchain network on their own is hampered by high electricity bills, hardware, and maintenance costs. As a leading global distributed computing power sharing platform, Bull DeFi’s standardized computing power service has been running stably for many years, enabling users to accumulate digital assets daily without hardware or electricity costs. Over 10 years of stable operation has validated a zero-barrier participation model. Bull…

Irvine, CA  – Troutman Amin, LLP is one of the nation’s best known and trusted telecommunications, marketing, and data privacy law firms– focused on assisting Fortune 100s and small businesses alike navigate the complex web of regulations impacting emerging technologies and AI voice communications.  Troutman Amin, LLP is also the OFFICIAL law firm of the University of California Berkeley’s athletics program– Cal Athletics. And to help celebrate and support the Golden Bears football program in their 2026/27 campaign the firm has embarked on a new advertising campaign at the John Wayne Airport. The campaign will feature videos and images of…

Irvine, CA (PinionNewswire) — Affiliate Summit East was another tremendous success that brought together over 4,500 advertisers, publishers, e-commerce sellers, and tech suppliers to network and establish business partnerships. Critical to these endeavors is compliance with applicable federal and state laws– particularly the TCPA. Troutman Amin, LLP partner Brittany Andres–a National Law Review “Go To Thought Leader” for Telecom Law who is known widely as the “Baroness”– was invited to speak to the audience on TCPA litigation and regulatory trends during an exclusive main stage session. “With TCPA litigation spiking through the roof in 2026 understanding trends and litigation tactics…

LOS ANGELES, CA — S99 PR, a Los Angeles-based public relations and authority-building agency, today announced a significant expansion of its team and service capabilities as demand grows across its core practice areas: guaranteed media placements, earned media, O-1 and EB-1A visa press, Google Knowledge Panel development, AI discoverability programs, and full-service credibility campaigns for founders, executives, and brands. The expansion reflects S99 PR’s position as one of the most comprehensive guaranteed PR agencies in the United States, an agency built not around pitching and hoping, but around delivering named, editorial press placements in recognized publications with the credibility standards…

New York City, NY — Mindcolor Autism, a leading provider of ABA therapy and autism diagnostic evaluation services for the pediatric population, announced today that it has earned accreditation from the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), the nonprofit accreditation body dedicated to advancing the quality of applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism and their families. The designation confirms that Mindcolor’s policies, clinical practices, and operational standards meet or exceed the highest national benchmarks for clinical quality, transparency, and operational excellence across its 20+ centers in Texas, Wisconsin, Colorado, Nebraska, and Nevada. Mindcolor is currently the only ABA…

Irvine, California (PinionNewswire) — The law governing outbound SMS and AI messaging is changing quickly as courts have developed new case law limiting the impact of the TCPA to certain outbound messaging channels. As the federal rules shift, however, states have stepped up with numerous new regulations and potential legislative changes that very few lawyers (much less lay people) are able to keep up with.  As these changes swirl, Troutman Amin, LLP partner Puja J. Amin has provided a comprehensive look at the law’s evolution to assist the nation’s callers and call centers to safely navigate the patchwork of shifting…

This week, the Chainlink price holds firm near $8.71 after recovering from support at $7.18, with 15.7 million LINK pulled off exchanges. Cardano slipped below its trendline as Open Interest fell 7% and volume dropped 41%, keeping the Cardano price prediction cautious. BlockDAG tells a different story as another major milestone arrives. In just 48 hours, claims for Batches 1–6 and official staking are going fully live, giving holders the opportunity to claim their BDAG, stake for rewards, and expand their portfolios. Until then, BDAG coins remain available at a limited-time price of just $0.00000019. As the ecosystem expands with…

NEW YORK, USA  – Tinuiti, a leading independent media agency, today announced it has been named Media Agency of Record for Allies of Skin, the fast-growing premium skincare brand known for its science-backed formulations and high-performance approach to skincare. As premium skincare brands increasingly navigate fragmented consumer journeys spanning social discovery, search, retail media, direct-to-consumer, and marketplaces, the partnership positions Allies of Skin to accelerate growth through a unified marketing strategy that connects every consumer touchpoint. As the brand, based in Los Angeles, prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary with continued product innovation and global expansion, Tinuiti will lead integrated media…

Lagos, Nigeria (PinionNewswire) — His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, and Her Majesty Olori Atuwatse III, Mama Iwere, have spearheaded a cultural identity movement and digital platform known as Iam Itsekiri, aimed at uniting Itsekiri people and their friends across the world around a shared heritage and sense of belonging. The initiative, set to be launched soon under the authority of the Palace of the Warri Kingdom, is designed to connect Itsekiris at home and in the diaspora through a media-driven cultural campaign and a dedicated mobile application that serves as a digital gathering place for members…

NEW YORK, USA – When former Goldman Sachs executives, hedge fund leaders, and Wall Street quantitative strategists evaluate Artificial Intelligence, their primary focus is shifting away from static algorithms toward Agentic AI—deploying automated models that process data, execute trades, and manage portfolio risk faster than humanly possible. Today, platforms like Gigarom AI are bringing these institutional-grade capabilities directly to investors. 1. What Ex-Goldman Sachs Executives Say About AI Deep Dive: GigaromAI & Agentic AI Architecture Rather than depending on one AI model or a single trading signal, GigaromAI uses six AI engines working together to analyse market conditions. Multiple AI…

ISTANBUL, Turkiye (PinionNewswire) — ISTANBUL, Turkiye and NEW YORK, 07.28.2026 – Gersan Elektrik Ticaret ve Sanayi A.S. (“Gersan Elektrik,” “Gersan” or the “Company”) (BIST: GEREL; OTCQX: GERLF), a Turkiye-based publicly traded industrial manufacturer operating in the electrical equipment, energy distribution and electromechanical infrastructure sectors, today announced that its ordinary shares now trade on the OTCQX Best Market in the United States under the ticker symbol “GERLF.” Gersan Elektrik continues to trade on Borsa Istanbul under the ticker symbol “GEREL.” U.S. investors can now find current financial disclosure and market information for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com under the symbol “GERLF.” ///…

LAS VEGAS, NV  – KeyState is pleased to announce that Patrick Mulloy has joined the firm as Senior Vice President – Business Development. With more than 25 years of experience serving financial institutions, Mulloy will help expand KeyState’s relationships with community banks by introducing the firm’s innovative tax, investment, and strategic solutions. Mulloy joins KeyState from RSM, where he served as a partner in the firm’s Financial Services practice and led the national Financial Institutions industry. Throughout his career, he has advised financial institutions ranging from approximately $100 million to more than $100 billion in assets, including banks, credit unions, mortgage…

New York, USA  – ZVOX, the AI-powered SaaS platform for the insurance industry, today announced the appointment of Al Garcia as Vice President of Sales. Garcia joins the executive leadership team to drive commercial growth and strengthen strategic partnerships across the U.S. and accelerate adoption of its AI-powered customer acquisition platform. Widely regarded for building high-performing inside sales organizations within the insurance lead ecosystem, Garcia brings more than 20 years of experience building high-performing sales organizations and cultivating strategic agency partnerships. Throughout his career, he has partnered with insurance agencies of all sizes and is widely recognized for helping organizations…

Alexandria, VA — First and foremost, this book is not a cookbook. You will find no recipes here in spite of the title. Baking is a metaphor for life and creation, re-telling the old myths, the Viking sagas and historic events with sparkling humor and whimsical use of baking terminology. Welcome to the most chaotic, flour-dusted, and deliciously inventive test kitchen in the Nine Realms. In Odin’s Baked Goods, the grim, blood-soaked battlefields of Norse mythology and the Viking Sagas are brilliantly reimagined through the warm, high-stakes, and notoriously temperamental art of professional baking. This book serves up a refreshing…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — NAWCO’s annual conference will unite healthcare professionals from across the country for immersive education designed to improve patient outcomes in wound care and related specialties. Healthcare professionals from across the United States will gather in Louisville this September as the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO®) presents HEAL 2026, a national interdisciplinary conference focused on advancing wound care, ostomy management, lower extremity preservation, pressure injury prevention, and related specialties through evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and clinical innovation. Taking place September 14–16, 2026, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, HEAL has become a premier…

NEW YORK, USA  – The Los Angeles-based publication notes that Canfield has spent decades studying achievement, purpose, and human potential, while inspiring millions through the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, The Success Principles, and other personal empowerment bestsellers. Canfield’s enthusiastic endorsement has helped to generate widespread media interest in Cossolotto’s book, resulting in a flurry of high-profile articles and interviews with the author. Author and speaker Matthew Cossolotto announced that Times LA has published a feature examining Jack Canfield’s foreword to Cossolotto’s new book, Harness Your PromisePower. https://www.timesla.com/jack-canfield-co-creator-of-the-chicken-soup-for-the-soul-series-contributes-an-extensive-and-revealing-foreword-for-matthew-cossolottos-new-book-harness-your-promisepower/ Canfield’s foreword examines the role of promises in personal achievement and…

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.5/5) Our Expert Rating In this review, we’ll share our complete experience using the EX DeFi platform for 30 consecutive days, including its operational logic, core functions, key advantages, real-world performance, and whether it’s suitable for various types of investors looking to participate in cloud mining. In recent years, with the development of global financial markets, more and more people have begun to focus on investment tracks such as artificial intelligence, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies. Compared to traditional savings, these investments, while carrying certain risks, also offer the opportunity for more substantial returns. However, to maintain stable performance in…

LAS VEGAS, Nev  – Acquisition brings a novel, untethered, multi-shot electric shock projectile portfolio into the combined company, uniting less-lethal engagement and counter-drone protection from a single ecosystem. WCCP will enter a binding LOI for a share exchange with XLabs and a corporate rebrand to War Labs Defense Technologies, Inc. WealthCraft Capital, Inc. (OTC PINK: WCCP), a publicly traded holding company pending rebrand to War Labs Defense Technologies, Inc., today announced that XLabs has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a portfolio of intellectual property covering a novel, untethered, multi-shot electric shock projectile engineered for law enforcement, military, homeland…

Nicosia, Cyprus – Astroline, an astrology app for personalized self-reflection, offers two free calculators on its website: an astrocartography tool that maps a user’s birth chart onto global locations, and a love compatibility tool that compares two birth charts for relationship patterns. Both tools are available without an account or payment. The astrocartography calculator asks for a birth date, time, and place, then generates a personalized world map showing where the Ascendant, Descendant, Midheaven, and Imum Coeli lines of each planet fall across different regions. The underlying system was formalized by astrologer Jim Lewis in the 1970s, projecting a natal…

MISSOULA, Mont. — GuideTime, a hospitality technology platform that helps lodging operators monetize guest experiences, is expanding across the hospitality sector by enabling hotels, resorts, RV parks, campgrounds and glamping destinations to offer curated local experiences directly to their guests. As travelers increasingly seek authentic, destination-focused experiences, hospitality operators are looking beyond traditional accommodations to create more memorable stays and develop additional revenue opportunities. GuideTime allows properties to integrate bookable local experiences into their websites and guest communications without adding operational complexity for onsite teams. Unlike traditional concierge programs, GuideTime manages the full experience lifecycle, including provider sourcing and vetting,…

California, CA (PinionNewswire) — As demand for pharmaceutical-grade peptides continues to accelerate worldwide, two companies are making a significant investment in what they believe will become the industry’s most valuable currency trust. The global peptide industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. As scientific research advances and manufacturing capabilities evolve, expectations surrounding product quality, traceability and regulatory compliance are rising just as rapidly. Against this backdrop, Novadose and Pure Pharmaceutical have announced a strategic partnership aimed at redefining standards across peptide manufacturing and supply-chain transparency. While financial details remain undisclosed, the companies confirm they are making a substantial long-term investment into next-generation…

LONDON, UK (PinionNewswire) — UK Financial Ltd. today issues a definitive corporate directive announcing a major loyalty payout for its long-term backers, alongside a structural market update regarding its next-generation multi-chain asset, MAYA 3. UK Financial Ltd Creates a history in creating two MAYA3 reward programs—one honoring long-term supporters and another for new investors,  While advancing its multi-chain strategy, reducing supply, maintaining a permanent lifetime circulating float of 30 million tokens, and preparing to launch MAYA-CHAIN, UK Financial Ltd.’s next-generation Arbitrum Layer 3 blockchain for DeFi, corporate finance, Upcoming Maya Black Card, payment processing, streamlined digital payments, and retirement plan…

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