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  • Harmony Labs makes a strategic investment in Harmony Link; a dual-token system opens up a new avenue for monetizing Web2 short-video traffic

    Harmony Labs, a leading global blockchain investment and research institution, has officially announced a full strategic investment in Harmony Link, a Web3 short-video aggregation platform. Leveraging Harmony’s underlying sharding technology and resources from 412 ecosystem projects, the two parties will jointly build an inclusive Web3 gateway serving a billion-scale short-video user base. They aim to create a long-term dual-token economic model—featuring HK as the core value carrier and HAK as the medium of circulation within the ecosystem—with plans for HK to debut on the Binance Alpha board, thereby establishing a closed-loop system for sustainable value growth.

    Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Singapore’s financial hub, Harmony Labs focuses on specialized investments and in-depth industry research regarding blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem applications. Its core underlying asset, Harmony (ONE), utilizes random state sharding technology to achieve low-gas, high-throughput cross-chain interactions. The firm has incubated 412 ecosystem projects across DeFi, NFT, and GameFi sectors, amassed a network of 300,000 global developers, maintained long-term deep partnerships with top-tier investors like Binance Labs, and established robust systems for global compliance and capital operations.

    The industry currently faces clear pain points: Web3 users account for less than 6% of the global population, and customer acquisition costs in the blockchain sector reach as high as $42 per person. Furthermore, traditional text-based educational content presents high barriers to entry, third-party operational tools are prone to bans, and the space is rife with pyramid schemes. Meanwhile, the attention of the billion-strong Web2 short-video user base is consumed without compensation, and there is a lack of practical tools for distributing the value generated by traffic. As a key inclusive project for Harmony Labs through 2026, Harmony Link centers on “TikTok-style” short-video behavior mining. It integrates five key tools—on-chain price chart visualization, decentralized live streaming, AI digital avatar promotion, project advertising, and community management—to comprehensively address eight major bottlenecks hindering industry development.

    This strategic investment will fully unleash Harmony Labs’ multi-dimensional resources to empower the platform: leveraging Harmony’s sharding technology to reduce development costs by 87% and utilizing the 300,000-developer network to rapidly iterate on smart contract audits and anti-fraud firewall modules. Additionally, the partnership will facilitate the onboarding of the existing 412 ecosystem projects and capitalize on the market’s established perception of Harmony as an “ultra-low gas public chain” to significantly lower user education costs. The funds will be primarily allocated to four key areas: product iteration, global community expansion, the establishment of an HK price-support reserve pool, and preparations for the HK listing on Binance Alpha.

    The Head of Investment at Harmony Labs stated: “The primary bottleneck for the large-scale adoption of Web3 is the high barrier to entry for users; short-form video serves as the optimal vehicle to connect the general public with blockchain technology. Harmony Link’s innovative dual-token model offers immense long-term value: HAK dynamically adjusts user activation ratios in phases to smooth out market selling pressure, while core cash flows from AI leasing and advertising continuously inject USDT into the HK price-support pool. With essential, paid use cases across the platform and a future listing on Binance Alpha, a virtuous cycle of traffic, revenue, and token value will emerge, truly enabling the distribution of ‘attention value’ to the general public.”

    The Harmony Link Project Lead added: “Leveraging Harmony Labs’ backing in capital, technology, and ecosystem, the platform will adjust the HAK/USDT ratio for account activation across five stages. Upon reaching the 50% HAK / 50% USDT phase, ‘Computing Power NFTs’ will be launched to generate the core token, HK. With a total supply of 100 million HK, 60% is generated via Computing Power NFTs, and 20% is allocated to a dedicated price-support fund. All B2B paid services across the platform will eventually settle in HK, and the project will leverage Binance Alpha’s global traffic to amplify long-term value.”

    Both parties simultaneously announced a comprehensive roadmap: in the short term, they will launch short-video mining and basic live-streaming functions while steadily transitioning to a hybrid activation model; in the medium term, they will enable HK generation via Computing Power NFTs and continuously bolster HK liquidity reserves; in the long term, they will drive HK’s listing on Binance Alpha, implement a full-chain HK payment ecosystem, incubate high-quality Web3 projects, and establish a DAO-based decentralized governance system.

    Moving forward, Harmony Labs will continue to provide global compliance research, capital connections, and brand/channel resources. This support aims to help Harmony Link break down the barriers between Web2 and Web3, create a benchmark Web3 traffic platform accessible to everyone, and drive the mass adoption and inclusive growth of blockchain technology.

    About Harmony Labs
    Founded in Singapore in 2018, Harmony Labs is a global blockchain investment and research institution specializing in blockchain-focused investments and in-depth industry research. Building a complete ecosystem upon the underlying public blockchain Harmony (ONE), the firm focuses on the practical application of cutting-edge technologies such as sharding, cross-chain interoperability, and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs. With a global footprint spanning North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Harmony Labs is dedicated to bridging traditional capital with the Web3 industry and fostering inclusive blockchain development.

    About Harmony Link
    Harmony Link is a Web3 short-video aggregation platform incubated by Harmony Labs. It features an innovative “Proof-of-Action” mining mechanism and a dual-token economy, integrating data visualization, decentralized live streaming, AI digital avatars, project advertising, and community management. With HK serving as its long-term core value token, the platform plans to launch on the Binance Alpha sector, aiming to reshape the Web3 traffic monetization ecosystem.

  • AI STUDIOS Launches AI Roleplay for Insurance Agent Training

    • The new AI-powered training tool lets insurance agents and sales reps rehearse real customer conversations — policy renewals, cancellation requests, claims follow-ups — with instant, automated coaching feedback after every session.

    PALO ALTO, Calif, July 6th 2026, AI STUDIOS, operated by DeepBrain AI, launched AI Roleplay, a new conversation-training solution designed to help insurance agents and sales representatives rehearse difficult customer conversations before they happen in the field. The tool gives agents unlimited practice sessions with an AI customer that responds in real time, followed by automated, personalized coaching feedback.

    AI Roleplay simulates the conversations sales representatives say are hardest to get right: auto insurance renewal calls, customers threatening to cancel a policy, claims follow-up calls, and routine check-ins tied to a policyholder’s birth month. Rather than reciting scripted responses, the AI customer reacts dynamically to whatever the representative actually says — raising objections, asking for more detail, or pushing back, much as a real customer would.

    Sales coaching has traditionally relied on in-person practice with a trainer or manager, a model that limits how often sales representatives can rehearse and how quickly they get feedback. AI Roleplay removes both constraints. Representatives can run a practice session at any time, without scheduling a coach, and receive a speaking score along with specific strengths, areas for improvement, and suggested phrasing immediately after each session ends.

    Practice scenarios are organized by situation, customer type, and difficulty level, from beginner to advanced. Sales representatives converse with the AI customer via text or voice, and voice sessions include a speech-analysis score that flags pacing, clarity, and tone — a level of feedback unavailable through prerecorded training videos or static e-learning modules.

    AI Roleplay also includes a manager dashboard that tracks completion rates, scores, and activity for each team member in real time. Sales managers can use the dashboard to identify representatives who need additional coaching without listening to call recordings individually or scheduling separate feedback sessions, according to DeepBrain AI.

    DeepBrain AI said the tool is intended to shorten the ramp-up period for new sales representatives and reduce customer complaints tied to inaccurate explanations or weak call handling — a persistent risk in insurance sales, where regulatory and compliance expectations are high. Beyond insurance, the company said AI Roleplay applies to any role where conversation quality directly affects business outcomes, including corporate sales representatives, financial advisors, call center staff, and healthcare front-line workers.

    “In insurance sales, a single sentence can determine whether a deal closes or a customer loses trust,” said Eric Jang, CEO of DeepBrain AI. “AI Roleplay goes beyond watching a video or sitting through a course — sales representatives train by actually talking with an AI customer, which is what sets it apart from traditional online training.”

    AI Roleplay is currently deployed with multiple insurance carriers in South Korea, and DeepBrain AI said it plans to expand the tool to additional industries and practice scenarios going forward.


    About DeepBrain AI

    DeepBrain AI is a global leader in AI Avatar, AI Agent, and AI Human technology. Its flagship B2B SaaS platform, AI STUDIOS, helps enterprises create hyper-realistic AI avatars, real-time avatar agents, and localized video content at scale. Based in Palo Alto, Calif., DeepBrain AI serves enterprise customers worldwide.

    Media Contact:
    DeepBrain AI Communications 
    global@deepbrain.io
    www.aistudios.com

  • MarketAnywhere, Best at Flyer Distribution, Completes 20,000th Verified Offline Marketing Campaign

    Reaching this milestone shows the value customers receive from the leading door hanger delivery, flyer distribution, and door-to-door marketing company in the United States

    United States, 6th Jul 2026 — MarketAnywhere, renowned as one of the best flyer distribution companies in the U.S., today announced that it has completed its 20,000th verified offline marketing campaign. This significant milestone is the latest achievement for the company, which provides a broad range of door-to-door and hand-to-hand marketing campaigns to clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. 

    “People in our industry talk about ‘the rubber hitting the road’ when it comes to campaign execution. That’s literally what we do. We are out there, on the street, delivering verified, measurable, neighborhood-level campaign results,” explained a spokesperson for MarketAnywhere. “Hitting this milestone is an indicator of our national leadership and ability to run large-scale campaigns with high delivery volumes—all of course subject to our rigorous verification processes and quality control procedures.”

    In the last two years, MarketAnywhere has delivered over 400 million flyers, door hangers, coupons, samples, QR-code offers, menus, and promotional pieces. “We are not just another flyer distribution company or door hanger delivery company,” the spokesperson added. “There are many companies that pass out flyers door-to-door, but they are not like us. We have 100% coverage across major U.S. markets, with strong local route density and neighborhood targeting.”

    MarketAnywhere backs up its door-to-door marketing and door hanger delivery services with a campaign verification process that features GPS tracking, photo proof, route validation, field reporting, and campaign documentation. Clients are able to implement their own QR-code tracking, integrating with lead capture systems, landing-page engagement tracking, call tracking, coupon redemption tracking, and conversion reporting within their campaigns. The resulting campaign reports include proof of delivery, photo verifications, campaign summaries, geographic reporting, and performance documentation. Quality control comprises a mix of field-manager oversight, internal logistics monitoring, exception reporting, proof-of-delivery checks, and post-campaign audits.

     

    An Extensive Portfolio of Services 

    As a full-service offline marketing execution partner that helps businesses plan, distribute, verify, document, and measure local marketing campaigns across major U.S. markets, MarketAnywhere provides an extensive portfolio of full-service offline marketing solutions. These include:

    • Flyer distribution 
    • Door hanger delivery 
    • Hand-to-hand flyer distribution 
    • Brand ambassador campaigns 
    • Printing
    • Design
    • Direct mail 
    • Mobile billboard advertising 
    • Coupon campaigns 
    • Local launch campaigns 

    Diverse Clientele

    MarketAnywhere serves a diverse mix of customers, with many coming from the real estate and retail sectors, along with restaurants, automotive dealerships, salons and spas, lawn care services, and fitness centers and gyms. Customers run the gamut from local businesses and franchises to regional brands. National brands and enterprise-level customers also work with MarketAnywhere, e.g., Walmart, Amazon, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Instacart, and GoPuff.

    Nonprofits, political campaigns, and event promoters benefit from MarketAnywhere, the company that delivers door hangers door-to-door. “In today’s crowded media space, there’s no substitute for a physical flier, door hanger, or magnet placed directly on a consumer’s front door. That’s what we do,” said the spokesperson. However, to do it right, we offer more proof, flexibility, and accountability than any other vendor on the market.”

    Design and Printing Services

    MarketAnywhere enables customers to elevate their promotional efforts with tailored designs for door hangers, flyers, and postcards. “We have a team of skilled designers who specialize in creating impactful visuals that resonate with your target audience,” explained the spokesperson. The company complements its design service with versatile printing options. Whether it’s door hangers, flyers, or postcards, the company allows customers to choose from a variety of sizes and ensures top-quality prints that make a lasting impression. “You can rely on MarketAnywhere for crisp and vibrant marketing materials.” Added the spokesperson.

    For more information, visit https://www.marketanywhere.com

    Media Contact

    Organization: MarketAnywhere

    Contact Person: Michael Ross

    Website: https://www.marketanywhere.com

    Email: Send Email

    Contact Number: +18447835937

    Country:United States

    Release id:46825

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  • MarketAnywhere, Best at Flyer Distribution, Completes 20,000th Verified Offline Marketing Campaign

    Reaching this milestone shows the value customers receive from the leading door hanger delivery, flyer distribution, and door-to-door marketing company in the United States

    United States, 6th Jul 2026 — MarketAnywhere, renowned as one of the best flyer distribution companies in the U.S., today announced that it has completed its 20,000th verified offline marketing campaign. This significant milestone is the latest achievement for the company, which provides a broad range of door-to-door and hand-to-hand marketing campaigns to clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. 

    “People in our industry talk about ‘the rubber hitting the road’ when it comes to campaign execution. That’s literally what we do. We are out there, on the street, delivering verified, measurable, neighborhood-level campaign results,” explained a spokesperson for MarketAnywhere. “Hitting this milestone is an indicator of our national leadership and ability to run large-scale campaigns with high delivery volumes—all of course subject to our rigorous verification processes and quality control procedures.”

    In the last two years, MarketAnywhere has delivered over 400 million flyers, door hangers, coupons, samples, QR-code offers, menus, and promotional pieces. “We are not just another flyer distribution company or door hanger delivery company,” the spokesperson added. “There are many companies that pass out flyers door-to-door, but they are not like us. We have 100% coverage across major U.S. markets, with strong local route density and neighborhood targeting.”

    MarketAnywhere backs up its door-to-door marketing and door hanger delivery services with a campaign verification process that features GPS tracking, photo proof, route validation, field reporting, and campaign documentation. Clients are able to implement their own QR-code tracking, integrating with lead capture systems, landing-page engagement tracking, call tracking, coupon redemption tracking, and conversion reporting within their campaigns. The resulting campaign reports include proof of delivery, photo verifications, campaign summaries, geographic reporting, and performance documentation. Quality control comprises a mix of field-manager oversight, internal logistics monitoring, exception reporting, proof-of-delivery checks, and post-campaign audits.

     

    An Extensive Portfolio of Services 

    As a full-service offline marketing execution partner that helps businesses plan, distribute, verify, document, and measure local marketing campaigns across major U.S. markets, MarketAnywhere provides an extensive portfolio of full-service offline marketing solutions. These include:

    • Flyer distribution 
    • Door hanger delivery 
    • Hand-to-hand flyer distribution 
    • Brand ambassador campaigns 
    • Printing
    • Design
    • Direct mail 
    • Mobile billboard advertising 
    • Coupon campaigns 
    • Local launch campaigns 

    Diverse Clientele

    MarketAnywhere serves a diverse mix of customers, with many coming from the real estate and retail sectors, along with restaurants, automotive dealerships, salons and spas, lawn care services, and fitness centers and gyms. Customers run the gamut from local businesses and franchises to regional brands. National brands and enterprise-level customers also work with MarketAnywhere, e.g., Walmart, Amazon, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Instacart, and GoPuff.

    Nonprofits, political campaigns, and event promoters benefit from MarketAnywhere, the company that delivers door hangers door-to-door. “In today’s crowded media space, there’s no substitute for a physical flier, door hanger, or magnet placed directly on a consumer’s front door. That’s what we do,” said the spokesperson. However, to do it right, we offer more proof, flexibility, and accountability than any other vendor on the market.”

    Design and Printing Services

    MarketAnywhere enables customers to elevate their promotional efforts with tailored designs for door hangers, flyers, and postcards. “We have a team of skilled designers who specialize in creating impactful visuals that resonate with your target audience,” explained the spokesperson. The company complements its design service with versatile printing options. Whether it’s door hangers, flyers, or postcards, the company allows customers to choose from a variety of sizes and ensures top-quality prints that make a lasting impression. “You can rely on MarketAnywhere for crisp and vibrant marketing materials.” Added the spokesperson.

    For more information, visit https://www.marketanywhere.com

    Media Contact

    Organization: MarketAnywhere

    Contact Person: Michael Ross

    Website: https://www.marketanywhere.com

    Email: Send Email

    Contact Number: +18447835937

    Country:United States

    Release id:46825

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  • HOPE AI and OHGI Explore the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Preparing Future Generations

    Germany, 6th Jul 2026 – As artificial intelligence continues to influence the global economy, educators, researchers, and industry leaders are increasingly discussing how future generations can be prepared for a rapidly changing technological landscape. While innovation remains a major driver of economic growth, many experts believe that education will play an equally important role in ensuring that technological progress benefits society as a whole.

    Against this backdrop, the Operation HOPE Global Initiative (OHGI) is further developing HOPE AI, an initiative focused on promoting knowledge, awareness, and understanding of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on modern life.

    The emergence of AI-powered technologies has already transformed numerous sectors, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, communication, and education. As these technologies continue to evolve, employers around the world are placing greater emphasis on digital skills, adaptability, and lifelong learning. This shift has prompted educational institutions and organizations to reconsider how individuals can be equipped with the competencies needed for the future economy.

    Professor Martin Eichenfels believes that the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence should extend beyond technical innovation. According to him, education remains one of the most important factors in helping people understand and navigate technological change. He argues that individuals who possess a strong foundation in digital literacy and critical thinking will be better positioned to benefit from the opportunities created by AI-driven innovation.

    Through HOPE AI, OHGI seeks to encourage broader engagement with emerging technologies. The initiative supports educational awareness and promotes discussions about how artificial intelligence can be integrated into society in a responsible and constructive manner. By focusing on knowledge-sharing and public understanding, HOPE AI aims to contribute to ongoing conversations about the future relationship between technology and human development.

    Recent studies and policy discussions around the world have highlighted the importance of preparing workforces for technological transformation. Automation, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making are becoming increasingly common across industries, creating demand for new skills and competencies. At the same time, organizations are recognizing the need to ensure that technological advancement remains aligned with ethical considerations and social responsibility.

    Annika Rosenberg, advisor to OHGI, notes that understanding artificial intelligence should not be limited to technology specialists. She believes that AI literacy can benefit individuals across diverse professions and educational backgrounds. By improving access to information and learning opportunities, societies can help ensure that more people are able to participate in the opportunities generated by digital transformation.

    The growing public interest in artificial intelligence has also increased attention on topics such as transparency, accountability, and responsible innovation. Policymakers, researchers, and industry representatives continue to explore how emerging technologies can be developed and applied in ways that support long-term societal benefits. Educational initiatives that encourage informed participation can play an important role in fostering trust and understanding.

    OHGI views education as a key component of technological progress. The organization believes that providing access to knowledge can help individuals better understand emerging trends and make informed decisions in an increasingly digital environment. Through initiatives such as HOPE AI, OHGI seeks to contribute to a broader culture of learning that supports innovation while promoting awareness of the responsibilities that accompany technological advancement.

    As artificial intelligence becomes a more prominent part of everyday life, the need for education, adaptability, and continuous learning is expected to grow. HOPE AI reflects OHGI’s commitment to supporting discussions and initiatives that help individuals navigate this transformation and engage more confidently with the technologies shaping the future.

    About Operation HOPE Global Initiative (OHGI)

    Operation HOPE Global Initiative (OHGI) is dedicated to supporting education, digital literacy, and public awareness related to emerging technologies. Through collaborative programs and educational initiatives, the organization seeks to expand access to knowledge and encourage informed participation in the digital economy.

    Media Contact

    Organization: Operation HOPE Global Initiative (OHGI)

    Contact Person: Brand

    Website: https://www.operationhopes.de/index.html

    Email: Send Email

    Country:Germany

    Release id:46824

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  • Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes

    Panama City, Panama, July 6th, 2026, Chainwire

    Deribit by Coinbase, via its broker-dealer DRB Panama Inc., and SignalPlus, a leading provider of software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of The Island, their fifth trading competition and biggest edition to date.

    Running for 35 days, the competition features up to $600,000 USDC in prizes across solo and team competition, daily and weekly reward rounds, Mystery Box deposit mechanics, short-dated options challenges, and a Private Island jackpot.

    Registration for The Island opens on June 29 at 08:00 UTC, with the competition running from July 6 at 08:00 UTC through August 10 at 23:59 UTC. To participate, users must trade through SignalPlus on Deribit. Competition standings will be based on eligible options and futures trading volume only, with options weighted 1.0 and futures weighted 0.5.

    The campaign is designed around eleven core arenas spanning weekly volume competition, daily reward loops, team participation, referral-driven expansion, whale and block-trade incentives, and dynamic ecosystem progression in one connected experience. New mechanics in this edition include the Mystery Box deposit experience, a weekly P&L leaderboard, short-dated options reward multipliers, and the Flash Arena, where higher short-dated options volume unlocks more jackpot shots and reward opportunities.

    Key Details

    • Total Prize Pool: Up to $600,000 USDC
    • Registration Period: June 29, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
    • Competition Period: July 6, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
    • Eligibility: Open to eligible retail traders on Deribit via SignalPlus
    • Registration Link: https://t.signalplus.com/deribitislandcompetition

    This campaign is run by DRB Panama Inc and is not targeted at or intended for residents of Dubai, UAE. T&Cs apply. Virtual Assets are subject to extreme market volatility, involve a high degree of risk, and can lose value, in part or in full.

    Early Bird Incentives

    • Users who register by July 7th will receive 3 free Deribit options.
    • Team captains who invite five or more friends to register by July 7th will have a chance to win a Cressi Velvet Wetsuit valued at 300 USDC.
    • Among the first 10 participants to reach 200M in trading volume by July 12, one randomly selected winner will receive two RIMOWA suitcases valued at 5,000 USDC in total.

    “The Island brings together everything we want this competition to be: bigger scale, stronger participation loops, and a structure that rewards how active options traders actually engage,” said Luuk Strijers, Senior Director from Deribit by Coinbase. “With solo and team competition, short-dated options mechanics and aspirational rewards led by the Private Island jackpot, this is our most ambitious retail trading campaign yet.”

    “We are excited to partner with Deribit by Coinbase once again on the latest edition of the competition,” said Chris Yu, CEO and Co-Founder from SignalPlus. “The Island is designed to make participation more dynamic and more rewarding, whether traders are competing on volume, teaming up with their network, or engaging through short-dated options and daily missions. Together, we are creating a more immersive experience for sophisticated retail traders.”

    Competition Highlights include:

    • Core Arena: Weekly solo and team trading leaderboards designed to reward notional trading activity across individual and squad-based competition.
    • Mystery Box Deposit Round: Users who register and maintain deposits for seven days unlock Mystery Box draw chances tied to guaranteed USDC prizes and premium rewards.
    • Daily Reward Ecosystem: Daily individual and team missions encourage repeat engagement, with volume-based rewards and team milestone unlocks.
    • Flash Arena: Short-dated options trading powers daily reward multipliers and jackpot-style shooting mechanics, including access to the Private Island reward opportunity.
    • Block Arena: High-balance and block-trade participants can unlock fee rebates and luxury reward opportunities.
    • Expansion Arena: Referral mechanics reward both community growth and successful invitations of higher-value traders.

    In addition to the Private Island headline reward, this year’s prize pool includes a range of premium rewards such as a Rolex Watch, Apple Vision Pro, NVIDIA Stock, Luxury Turkey Trip, Ledger Stax, Gentle Monster Sunglasses, Razer Keyboard, SOL spot rewards, trading fee coupons, and daily USDC prize pools.

    The Island invites participants into a dynamic retail trading competition that combines strategic trading with team-based participation and a tiered reward structure. With every trade, participants move closer to exclusive rewards, from daily USDC prizes to the Private Island headline jackpot. The event begins today.

    About Deribit 

    Deribit by Coinbase is a centralized, institutional-grade provider of crypto derivatives ecosystem, specializing in Bitcoin and Ethereum options and futures. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Deribit offers instantaneous price discovery, low-latency execution, advanced risk mitigation tools, and deep liquidity through a network of top-tier market makers. Deribit facilitates the majority of global crypto options volume and upholds rigorous proof-of-reserves practices to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

    About SignalPlus

    Signalplus provides trading software and infrastructure for crypto derivatives, helping professional and sophisticated retail traders access options, futures, and spot markets with advanced execution and analytics tools. SignalPlus delivers a comprehensive options trading suite tailored for crypto derivatives traders.

    Contact

    Manager, Retail Sales
    Sidrah Fariq
    Deribit
    sidrah.fariq@coinbase.com

  • Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes

    Panama City, Panama, July 6th, 2026, Chainwire

    Deribit by Coinbase, via its broker-dealer DRB Panama Inc., and SignalPlus, a leading provider of software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of The Island, their fifth trading competition and biggest edition to date.

    Running for 35 days, the competition features up to $600,000 USDC in prizes across solo and team competition, daily and weekly reward rounds, Mystery Box deposit mechanics, short-dated options challenges, and a Private Island jackpot.

    Registration for The Island opens on June 29 at 08:00 UTC, with the competition running from July 6 at 08:00 UTC through August 10 at 23:59 UTC. To participate, users must trade through SignalPlus on Deribit. Competition standings will be based on eligible options and futures trading volume only, with options weighted 1.0 and futures weighted 0.5.

    The campaign is designed around eleven core arenas spanning weekly volume competition, daily reward loops, team participation, referral-driven expansion, whale and block-trade incentives, and dynamic ecosystem progression in one connected experience. New mechanics in this edition include the Mystery Box deposit experience, a weekly P&L leaderboard, short-dated options reward multipliers, and the Flash Arena, where higher short-dated options volume unlocks more jackpot shots and reward opportunities.

    Key Details

    • Total Prize Pool: Up to $600,000 USDC
    • Registration Period: June 29, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
    • Competition Period: July 6, 2026, 08:00 UTC – August 10, 2026, 23:59 UTC
    • Eligibility: Open to eligible retail traders on Deribit via SignalPlus
    • Registration Link: https://t.signalplus.com/deribitislandcompetition

    This campaign is run by DRB Panama Inc and is not targeted at or intended for residents of Dubai, UAE. T&Cs apply. Virtual Assets are subject to extreme market volatility, involve a high degree of risk, and can lose value, in part or in full.

    Early Bird Incentives

    • Users who register by July 7th will receive 3 free Deribit options.
    • Team captains who invite five or more friends to register by July 7th will have a chance to win a Cressi Velvet Wetsuit valued at 300 USDC.
    • Among the first 10 participants to reach 200M in trading volume by July 12, one randomly selected winner will receive two RIMOWA suitcases valued at 5,000 USDC in total.

    “The Island brings together everything we want this competition to be: bigger scale, stronger participation loops, and a structure that rewards how active options traders actually engage,” said Luuk Strijers, Senior Director from Deribit by Coinbase. “With solo and team competition, short-dated options mechanics and aspirational rewards led by the Private Island jackpot, this is our most ambitious retail trading campaign yet.”

    “We are excited to partner with Deribit by Coinbase once again on the latest edition of the competition,” said Chris Yu, CEO and Co-Founder from SignalPlus. “The Island is designed to make participation more dynamic and more rewarding, whether traders are competing on volume, teaming up with their network, or engaging through short-dated options and daily missions. Together, we are creating a more immersive experience for sophisticated retail traders.”

    Competition Highlights include:

    • Core Arena: Weekly solo and team trading leaderboards designed to reward notional trading activity across individual and squad-based competition.
    • Mystery Box Deposit Round: Users who register and maintain deposits for seven days unlock Mystery Box draw chances tied to guaranteed USDC prizes and premium rewards.
    • Daily Reward Ecosystem: Daily individual and team missions encourage repeat engagement, with volume-based rewards and team milestone unlocks.
    • Flash Arena: Short-dated options trading powers daily reward multipliers and jackpot-style shooting mechanics, including access to the Private Island reward opportunity.
    • Block Arena: High-balance and block-trade participants can unlock fee rebates and luxury reward opportunities.
    • Expansion Arena: Referral mechanics reward both community growth and successful invitations of higher-value traders.

    In addition to the Private Island headline reward, this year’s prize pool includes a range of premium rewards such as a Rolex Watch, Apple Vision Pro, NVIDIA Stock, Luxury Turkey Trip, Ledger Stax, Gentle Monster Sunglasses, Razer Keyboard, SOL spot rewards, trading fee coupons, and daily USDC prize pools.

    The Island invites participants into a dynamic retail trading competition that combines strategic trading with team-based participation and a tiered reward structure. With every trade, participants move closer to exclusive rewards, from daily USDC prizes to the Private Island headline jackpot. The event begins today.

    About Deribit 

    Deribit by Coinbase is a centralized, institutional-grade provider of crypto derivatives ecosystem, specializing in Bitcoin and Ethereum options and futures. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Deribit offers instantaneous price discovery, low-latency execution, advanced risk mitigation tools, and deep liquidity through a network of top-tier market makers. Deribit facilitates the majority of global crypto options volume and upholds rigorous proof-of-reserves practices to maintain the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

    About SignalPlus

    Signalplus provides trading software and infrastructure for crypto derivatives, helping professional and sophisticated retail traders access options, futures, and spot markets with advanced execution and analytics tools. SignalPlus delivers a comprehensive options trading suite tailored for crypto derivatives traders.

    Contact

    Manager, Retail Sales
    Sidrah Fariq
    Deribit
    sidrah.fariq@coinbase.com

  • Winstar Builders: Sussex County, Delaware’s Premier Custom Home Builder

    United States, 6th Jul 2026 — For homeowners planning to build in Sussex County, Delaware, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions in the entire process. A custom home should feel personal, practical, and built for long-term living. Winstar Builders, based in Milton, Delaware, has become a trusted custom home builder serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding Eastern Shore region.

    Specializing in custom homes, residential construction, and commercial construction services, Winstar Builders brings a practical, design-focused approach to new construction. Whether a client is building on their own lot, selecting from available home plans, or starting with a completely custom vision, Winstar Builders helps guide the project from concept to completion.

    A Custom Homebuilding Experience Built Around the Client

    Winstar Builders understands that a custom home is more than a structure. It is a long-term investment, a lifestyle decision, and often one of the most meaningful projects a homeowner will ever take on. The company emphasizes detailed planning, clear communication, and a streamlined building process so clients can move forward with confidence.

    Clients can choose from Winstar Builders’ Ready-to-Build™ house plans, bring their own plans, or work with the team to create a home that reflects their needs, design preferences, and budget. From modern farmhouse designs to coastal-inspired homes and traditional layouts, Winstar Builders offers flexibility for homeowners who want a home that feels personal, functional, and built for the way they live.

    Design, Visualization, and Practical Planning

    One of the key advantages of working with Winstar Builders is the company’s focus on helping clients see and understand their project before construction begins. Through design support and 3D visualization, homeowners can better picture their floor plan, exterior style, interior selections, and overall layout before making final decisions.

    This approach helps reduce uncertainty and gives clients more confidence when choosing finishes, room layouts, exterior details, and long-term design features. For families relocating to Sussex County, building a retirement home near the Delaware beaches, or creating a full-time residence on the Eastern Shore, thoughtful planning can make the building experience more organized and enjoyable.

    Built for Today’s Homeowners

    Winstar Builders combines timeless construction values with modern home features. New homes can include energy-efficient appliances, programmable thermostats, smart lighting, home automation features, and electric vehicle charging options. These features help homeowners enjoy added comfort, convenience, and long-term value.

    The company’s goal is to make custom homebuilding as simple and enjoyable as possible while maintaining attention to detail, durable materials, and a finished product designed to last.

    Serving Sussex County and the Eastern Shore

    As Sussex County continues to grow, demand remains strong for well-built custom homes in communities near Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, Georgetown, and surrounding areas and throughout the growing coastal region. Winstar Builders serves homeowners who want the benefits of custom construction with the guidance and structure of an experienced building team.

    In addition to custom homes, Winstar Builders also provides residential construction, commercial construction, sitework, land development, asphalt paving, concrete, and related construction services. This broader construction background gives the company a practical understanding of the entire building process, from site preparation to final finishes.

    About Winstar Builders

    Winstar Builders is a licensed and insured custom home builder based in Milton, Delaware, serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The company helps clients build on their lot or ours, offering Ready-to-Build™ plans, custom design support, and a streamlined building process.

    To learn more or request a quote, visit winstarbuilders.com  or call 302-281-5755.

    Media Contact

    Organization: Winstar Builders

    Contact Person: Mary Lou Poliseno

    Website: https://winstarbuilders.com

    Email: Send Email

    Contact Number: +13022815755

    Address:Milton, Delaware

    Country:United States

    Release id:46820

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  • Winstar Builders: Sussex County, Delaware’s Premier Custom Home Builder

    United States, 6th Jul 2026 — For homeowners planning to build in Sussex County, Delaware, choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions in the entire process. A custom home should feel personal, practical, and built for long-term living. Winstar Builders, based in Milton, Delaware, has become a trusted custom home builder serving Sussex County, Delaware, and the surrounding Eastern Shore region.

    Specializing in custom homes, residential construction, and commercial construction services, Winstar Builders brings a practical, design-focused approach to new construction. Whether a client is building on their own lot, selecting from available home plans, or starting with a completely custom vision, Winstar Builders helps guide the project from concept to completion.

    A Custom Homebuilding Experience Built Around the Client

    Winstar Builders understands that a custom home is more than a structure. It is a long-term investment, a lifestyle decision, and often one of the most meaningful projects a homeowner will ever take on. The company emphasizes detailed planning, clear communication, and a streamlined building process so clients can move forward with confidence.

    Clients can choose from Winstar Builders’ Ready-to-Build™ house plans, bring their own plans, or work with the team to create a home that reflects their needs, design preferences, and budget. From modern farmhouse designs to coastal-inspired homes and traditional layouts, Winstar Builders offers flexibility for homeowners who want a home that feels personal, functional, and built for the way they live.

    Design, Visualization, and Practical Planning

    One of the key advantages of working with Winstar Builders is the company’s focus on helping clients see and understand their project before construction begins. Through design support and 3D visualization, homeowners can better picture their floor plan, exterior style, interior selections, and overall layout before making final decisions.

    This approach helps reduce uncertainty and gives clients more confidence when choosing finishes, room layouts, exterior details, and long-term design features. For families relocating to Sussex County, building a retirement home near the Delaware beaches, or creating a full-time residence on the Eastern Shore, thoughtful planning can make the building experience more organized and enjoyable.

    Built for Today’s Homeowners

    Winstar Builders combines timeless construction values with modern home features. New homes can include energy-efficient appliances, programmable thermostats, smart lighting, home automation features, and electric vehicle charging options. These features help homeowners enjoy added comfort, convenience, and long-term value.

    The company’s goal is to make custom homebuilding as simple and enjoyable as possible while maintaining attention to detail, durable materials, and a finished product designed to last.

    Serving Sussex County and the Eastern Shore

    As Sussex County continues to grow, demand remains strong for well-built custom homes in communities near Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Millsboro, Georgetown, and surrounding areas and throughout the growing coastal region. Winstar Builders serves homeowners who want the benefits of custom construction with the guidance and structure of an experienced building team.

    In addition to custom homes, Winstar Builders also provides residential construction, commercial construction, sitework, land development, asphalt paving, concrete, and related construction services. This broader construction background gives the company a practical understanding of the entire building process, from site preparation to final finishes.

    About Winstar Builders

    Winstar Builders is a licensed and insured custom home builder based in Milton, Delaware, serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The company helps clients build on their lot or ours, offering Ready-to-Build™ plans, custom design support, and a streamlined building process.

    To learn more or request a quote, visit winstarbuilders.com  or call 302-281-5755.

    Media Contact

    Organization: Winstar Builders

    Contact Person: Mary Lou Poliseno

    Website: https://winstarbuilders.com

    Email: Send Email

    Contact Number: +13022815755

    Address:Milton, Delaware

    Country:United States

    Release id:46820

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  • Sonia Hodgin, Founder of Formulaic Inc., Transforms 27 Years of Investing, Business Ownership, Philanthropy, and Financial Adversity Into Global Award-Winning Innovation

    From newly widowed mother to founder of Formulaic Inc., Hodgin’s path through real estate, business ownership, community leadership, rental losses, technology vision, and alternative asset strategy shaped the creation of Formulaic300.

    United States, 6th Jul 2026 — Sonia Hodgin, Founder, President, and Executive Chair of Formulaic Inc., announced the continued expansion of Formulaic300, a private technology and membership platform shaped by more than 27 years of investing experience, business ownership, real estate strategy, philanthropic leadership, software-driven opportunity discovery, and firsthand exposure to the challenges faced by private investors.

    Hodgin’s path into investing did not begin from comfort. At age 26, she became a newly widowed mother with a five-year-old child and was forced to confront financial uncertainty at a young age. In 2000, after facing significant financial loss and the responsibility of rebuilding stability for her family, Hodgin refinanced her home and took a calculated risk by purchasing her first rental property. She turned that property into a cash-flowing vacation rental, beginning a long investment journey that would later shape her understanding of assets, timing, opportunity, loss, leverage, risk, and resilience.

    “I did not start as someone who had the luxury of waiting for opportunity,” said Hodgin. “I had to create it. I was a young widow, a mother, and I had to learn how to survive financially, rebuild, and recognize value where others may not have seen it.”

    Long before launching Formulaic Inc., Hodgin’s life was also shaped by service. Since her teenage years, she has been involved in philanthropic, faith-based, educational, and community leadership efforts. Her background includes Catholic education teaching, program development, directing community and faith-based initiatives, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts leadership, and participation in leadership-focused nonprofit organizations supporting entrepreneurial women and men.

    That service background became part of the foundation behind Formulaic Inc.’s broader mission. For Hodgin, opportunity discovery is not only about transactions. It is also about stewardship, education, leadership, legacy, and helping people access better pathways when traditional systems do not fully serve them.

    Over the following decades, Hodgin expanded her experience across real estate, business ownership, acquisitions, private investing, and strategic asset development. Her background includes 27 years in investing, ownership in 17 companies, three acquired businesses, and management of a real estate portfolio that included 38 residential rental properties, commercial buildings nationwide, and land ownership nationwide. 

    Her journey included both major wins and significant setbacks. Hodgin credits those experiences — the difficult turns, the financial strain, the hard lessons, and the few powerful wins in between — with shaping the strategic thinking that eventually became the foundation of Formulaic Inc.

    “So many bad turns, and then a few great wins, shaped the way I think,” Hodgin said. “The losses taught me what traditional systems miss. The wins taught me that opportunity is often hidden in alignment, timing, structure, and relationships.”

    Hodgin was also deeply impacted by the struggles faced by rental property owners during periods of government-imposed restrictions and pandemic-era rental disruption. She describes those periods as a turning point in her thinking, particularly as many private rental owners faced income interruption, regulatory uncertainty, permanent lost payments, and financial losses while still carrying mortgages, taxes, insurance, maintenance, legal and other property obligations.

    For Hodgin, the experience reinforced a larger issue: private investors, property owners, founders, and asset holders often operate without the same structured intelligence, exchange environments, and alignment tools available in more established financial markets.

    “That period exposed how vulnerable private investors can be when systems shift around them,” Hodgin said. “I understood the need for a platform that could help people see opportunity, protect strategy, align assets, and think beyond one-dimensional transactions.” 

    Formulaic Inc. was created from that need.

    Drawing from her investment background, software and technology vision, business ownership experience, philanthropic service, and years of developing proprietary strategic formulas, Hodgin built Formulaic300 as a private opportunity discovery platform focused on alternative assets, business interests, capital objectives, legacy initiatives, and multi-party transaction alignment.

    Formulaic300 combines NFC member access, AI deal matchmaking, asset forums, legacy infrastructure, proprietary formulas, and multi-exchange transaction logic within a selective private network. The platform is designed for qualified members seeking smarter ways to explore assets, business opportunities, capital objectives, strategic transactions, and relationship-driven value creation.

    While Bloomberg changed how financial information moves, and exchanges changed how market participants connect, Formulaic300 addresses a different and often underserved category: how private alternative opportunities are discovered, aligned, and structured among the right members. 

    At the center of Formulaic300 is Hodgin’s proprietary formula methodology, developed over more than sixteen years. The methodology is designed to identify patterns, relationships, transaction possibilities, and strategic alignments that may be overlooked in traditional deal models. Through AI deal matchmaking, proprietary formulas, and multi-exchange logic, Formulaic300 supports private opportunity alignment across multiple parties, assets, objectives, and transaction structures.

    Formulaic Inc. has since received global recognition for innovation, marking a significant milestone for Hodgin’s long-term vision.

    “This is not just software to me,” Hodgin said. “It is the result of lived experience, hard lessons, financial survival, business ownership, investing, loss, rebuilding, service, and the understanding that private opportunity needs better infrastructure.”

    Hodgin’s story reflects the evolution of an entrepreneur who turned personal adversity into strategic vision. From a young widow forced to rebuild financially, to a business owner, investor, community leader, and technology founder with decades of experience, to the founder of a global award-winning innovation, her work through Formulaic Inc. is rooted in the belief that opportunity discovery can be more intelligent, more aligned, and more intentional.

    “Formulaic Inc. was built because I lived the gaps,” Hodgin added. “I understood the need because I experienced the consequences of not having it. Formulaic300 is my answer to that need.”

    Formulaic300 will remain limited to 100 approved members worldwide, reflecting the company’s focus on privacy, trust, quality participation, and long-term relationship-based value creation.

    Sonia Hodgin is the Founder, President, and Executive Chair of Formulaic Inc., the parent company of Formulaic300. She is an entrepreneur, investor, business founder, technology visionary, and community leader with 27 years of investing experience, ownership in 17 companies, three acquired businesses, and experience managing 38 residential rental properties, commercial buildings, and land assets nationwide. Her background also includes philanthropic service, Catholic education teaching, program leadership, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts leadership, and nonprofit leadership supporting entrepreneurial women and men. Her work focuses on alternative assets, opportunity discovery, proprietary formulas, private collaboration, multi-party exchange logic, and legacy infrastructure.

    About Formulaic Inc.

    Formulaic Inc. is a private technology and membership company focused on alternative assets, opportunity discovery, private collaboration, AI deal matchmaking, proprietary formulas, multi-party exchange capabilities, and legacy infrastructure. Through Formulaic300, the company supports approved members through NFC access, AI deal matchmaking, asset forums, proprietary formula-based methodology, and multi-exchange transaction discovery.

    Formulaic300 is limited to 100 approved members worldwide. 

    Media Contact

    Organization: Formulaic Inc

    Contact Person: Sonia Hodgin

    Website: http://formulaic300.com/

    Email: Send Email

    Country:United States

    Release id:46808

    The post Sonia Hodgin, Founder of Formulaic Inc., Transforms 27 Years of Investing, Business Ownership, Philanthropy, and Financial Adversity Into Global Award-Winning Innovation appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section

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