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  • Mandela Digital Announces $5 Million Investment From Datavault AI

    Laramie, Wyoming, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    Mandela Digital today announced a $5 million investment from Datavault AI and the launch of its official digital website at www.mandela.digital.

    Datavault AI Commits $5 Million and Technology Platform to Support Mandela Dollar

    Datavault AI Inc. has committed and begun deploying $5 million in funding to Mandela Digital. The investment will accelerate the development and launch of the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin designed to promote financial inclusion, remittances, and digital payments across the Global South and beyond.

    Mandela Digital combines institutional-grade financial infrastructure with the moral authority of the Mandela name to address the needs of the billions of people globally who remain unbanked or underbanked.

    Under the agreement, Datavault AI’s investment will support stablecoin infrastructure, regulatory compliance, exchange integrations, liquidity, and go-to-market initiatives. As the primary technology partner, Datavault AI will also provide its patented AI platforms, blockchain tokenization expertise, SanQtum quantum-resilient encryption, and real-world asset (RWA) frameworks to power MUSD’s issuance, redemption, compliance, and on-chain transparency.

    Key Highlights

    • $5 million investment by Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) into Mandela Digital.
    • Full deployment of Datavault AI’s technology stack, including AI-driven platforms, tokenization patents, quantum-secure encryption, and RWA infrastructure.
    • Launch of the Application Stage of the Early Access Programme, which will remain open for a symbolic 67-day window starting on Nelson Mandela International Day 2026, honoring the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for human rights, equality and social justice. 
    • Official website www.mandela.digital now live as the central global hub for the initiative.

    Mandela Digital Launches Official Digital Home

    www.mandela.digital

    The new website at www.mandela.digital serves as the venture’s primary global hub, offering stakeholders transparent information, official updates, and resources. It follows the recent opening of applications for the Mandela Dollar Early Access Programme on Nelson Mandela International Day.

    Key sections of the website will be updated periodically to include details on the MUSD framework, reserves and audits, governance, the Early Access Programme for financial institutions and intergovernmental organizations, partnership information, and educational resources aligned with Nelson Mandela’s values of economic empowerment.

    Quotes

    Mustaq Patel, Chairman, Mandela Digital: “I conceived the Mandela Dollar to solve what the industry has long failed to deliver: a stablecoin that combines institutional architecture with genuine moral authority. Technology without trust is a commodity; trust without infrastructure is insufficient. Datavault AI’s $5 million investment and full technology deployment under a signed legal agreement mark the transition from vision to construction. www.mandela.digital represents our commitment to transparency and accessibility as we build serious financial infrastructure for the Global South and beyond.”

    Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, Director, Mandela Digital “My grandfather measured progress by its impact on people’s daily lives — whether families could thrive, young people could build futures, and workers could preserve the value of their labor. Mandela Digital, brought to us by Mustaq Patel and now supported by Datavault AI’s capital and technology under formal agreement, carries that vision forward with clarity and seriousness of purpose. The Mandela name stands for what endures, and we are confident this initiative is built to last.”

    About Mandela Digital

    Mandela Digital is the U.S.-headquartered Joint Venture developing the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin engineered to institutional standards. The initiative aims to expand reliable U.S. Dollar-denominated financial access across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and beyond.

    Caution Regarding Unauthorized Tokens

    The Mandela Dollar (MUSD) is currently in development and not yet live on any blockchain or exchange. Mandela Digital has not authorized any token sale, pre-sale, ICO, IEO, or similar offering. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution against any unauthorized tokens, websites, or individuals claiming to represent MUSD or Mandela Digital. Suspected fraudulent activity should be reported to legal@mandela.digital. All verified information is available exclusively at www.mandela.digital.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including regulatory developments, technology timelines, market conditions, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Neither Datavault AI nor Mandela Digital undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

    Nothing in this release constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security or digital asset.

    Contact

    Chairman
    Mustaq Patel
    Mandela Digital
    PR@mandela.digital

  • Mandela Digital Announces $5 Million Investment From Datavault AI

    Laramie, Wyoming, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    Mandela Digital today announced a $5 million investment from Datavault AI and the launch of its official digital website at www.mandela.digital.

    Datavault AI Commits $5 Million and Technology Platform to Support Mandela Dollar

    Datavault AI Inc. has committed and begun deploying $5 million in funding to Mandela Digital. The investment will accelerate the development and launch of the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin designed to promote financial inclusion, remittances, and digital payments across the Global South and beyond.

    Mandela Digital combines institutional-grade financial infrastructure with the moral authority of the Mandela name to address the needs of the billions of people globally who remain unbanked or underbanked.

    Under the agreement, Datavault AI’s investment will support stablecoin infrastructure, regulatory compliance, exchange integrations, liquidity, and go-to-market initiatives. As the primary technology partner, Datavault AI will also provide its patented AI platforms, blockchain tokenization expertise, SanQtum quantum-resilient encryption, and real-world asset (RWA) frameworks to power MUSD’s issuance, redemption, compliance, and on-chain transparency.

    Key Highlights

    • $5 million investment by Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) into Mandela Digital.
    • Full deployment of Datavault AI’s technology stack, including AI-driven platforms, tokenization patents, quantum-secure encryption, and RWA infrastructure.
    • Launch of the Application Stage of the Early Access Programme, which will remain open for a symbolic 67-day window starting on Nelson Mandela International Day 2026, honoring the 67 years Nelson Mandela spent fighting for human rights, equality and social justice. 
    • Official website www.mandela.digital now live as the central global hub for the initiative.

    Mandela Digital Launches Official Digital Home

    www.mandela.digital

    The new website at www.mandela.digital serves as the venture’s primary global hub, offering stakeholders transparent information, official updates, and resources. It follows the recent opening of applications for the Mandela Dollar Early Access Programme on Nelson Mandela International Day.

    Key sections of the website will be updated periodically to include details on the MUSD framework, reserves and audits, governance, the Early Access Programme for financial institutions and intergovernmental organizations, partnership information, and educational resources aligned with Nelson Mandela’s values of economic empowerment.

    Quotes

    Mustaq Patel, Chairman, Mandela Digital: “I conceived the Mandela Dollar to solve what the industry has long failed to deliver: a stablecoin that combines institutional architecture with genuine moral authority. Technology without trust is a commodity; trust without infrastructure is insufficient. Datavault AI’s $5 million investment and full technology deployment under a signed legal agreement mark the transition from vision to construction. www.mandela.digital represents our commitment to transparency and accessibility as we build serious financial infrastructure for the Global South and beyond.”

    Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, Director, Mandela Digital “My grandfather measured progress by its impact on people’s daily lives — whether families could thrive, young people could build futures, and workers could preserve the value of their labor. Mandela Digital, brought to us by Mustaq Patel and now supported by Datavault AI’s capital and technology under formal agreement, carries that vision forward with clarity and seriousness of purpose. The Mandela name stands for what endures, and we are confident this initiative is built to last.”

    About Mandela Digital

    Mandela Digital is the U.S.-headquartered Joint Venture developing the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin engineered to institutional standards. The initiative aims to expand reliable U.S. Dollar-denominated financial access across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and beyond.

    Caution Regarding Unauthorized Tokens

    The Mandela Dollar (MUSD) is currently in development and not yet live on any blockchain or exchange. Mandela Digital has not authorized any token sale, pre-sale, ICO, IEO, or similar offering. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution against any unauthorized tokens, websites, or individuals claiming to represent MUSD or Mandela Digital. Suspected fraudulent activity should be reported to legal@mandela.digital. All verified information is available exclusively at www.mandela.digital.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including regulatory developments, technology timelines, market conditions, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially. Neither Datavault AI nor Mandela Digital undertakes any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

    Nothing in this release constitutes an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security or digital asset.

    Contact

    Chairman
    Mustaq Patel
    Mandela Digital
    PR@mandela.digital

  • Former Marine Engineer Turned Supply Chain Executive Releases “From Engines to Algorithms,” Charting a New Framework for Operational Constraints

    Los Angeles, California, 22nd July 2026 — Niraj Jha, Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest privately held beverage company in the United States, has released From Engines to Algorithms, a book drawing on his uncommon path from licensed marine engineer to supply chain leader to explain why technology does not make operational bottlenecks disappear, they just relocate them.

    Jha spent four years at sea as a marine engineer before moving into logistics and manufacturing operations, a transition that forms the spine of the book. The title itself signals the arc: from the mechanical world of ship engines, where a single failed component can strand a vessel, to the algorithmic systems now running modern supply chains, where the failure points are just as real but far less visible.

    At the center of the book is Jha’s “Law of Constraint Migration,” a framework he has developed over years of running manufacturing and logistics operations across dozens of plants and thousands of weekly truckloads. The core argument: every time an organization fixes its most visible bottleneck with technology , the constraint does not vanish, it migrates to the next weakest point in the system. Leaders who treat constraint-fixing as a one-time project, rather than a permanent discipline, end up chasing the same problem in a different disguise year after year.

    “Systemic failure does not happen because of one big catastrophic event,” Jha said. “It starts with leaders having a static approach to problem solving , where this fix one constraint using technology and then move on without understanding where the constraint has moved.”

    That principle was shaped in part by direct experience. Jha’s early engineering career included firsthand exposure to the operational and mechanical failure chains that can escalate quietly before becoming visible incidents, lessons he has carried directly into how he now evaluates risk in logistics networks spanning multiple plants, carriers, and third-party providers.

    Since moving into supply chain leadership, Jha has held roles from plant director to his current position overseeing logistics strategy across a multi-state region, and is now deeply involved in Niagara Bottling’s AI strategy for manufacturing and supply chain operations. He holds several patents in manufacturing and supply chain technology, including three granted US patents around direct to store shipments, and has deployed AI-driven systems for automated palletizing, dynamic shipping, and operational incident handling.

    From Engines to Algorithms is written for operators, not theorists. Jha’s stated approach throughout is practitioner credibility over metaphor: fewer abstractions, more direct account of what breaks in real operations and why. The book avoids the hedge-everything tone common in management literature in favor of decision-oriented conclusions.

    Jha is a member of CSCMP’s Executive Inner Circle, an invitation-only group of senior supply chain executives, as well as the member of the World Economic Forum  and the Fast Company Executive Board. He has been featured as a keynote speaker in multiple industry forums and his writing has appeared in Beverage digest, supply chain management review, SupplyChainBrain, Fast Company, and other trade publications, and he continues to publish ongoing analysis on constraint migration, AI economics, and supply chain strategy through his Substack and LinkedIn.

    From Engines to Algorithms is available now. Readers can learn more and find purchasing details at enginestoalgorithms.com.

    About the Author

    Niraj Jha is Senior Director of Logistics at Niagara Bottling LLC, where he is deeply involved in the company’s AI strategy for manufacturing and supply chain operations. A licensed marine engineer by training, he spent four years in deep-sea service before transitioning into supply chain and operations leadership, where he has spent sixteen years in various leadership roles. He holds several patents in manufacturing and supply chain technology and developed and conceptualized the Law of Constraint Migration.

    Media Contact Visit enginestoalgorithms.com for more information.

  • Said Abulafia on What a Bakery Founded in 1879 Can Teach Modern Businesses

    Tel Aviv–Jaffa business leader Said Abulafia shares lessons from a historic Arab family-owned bakery that has served customers for nearly 150 years.

    Tel Aviv–jaffa, Israel, 22nd July 2026, ZEX PR WIRE— Most businesses do not make it to ten years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 34.7% of private-sector establishments born in 2013 were still operating in 2023. Family businesses face another challenge: only about 30% transition to the second generation, and roughly 12% remain viable into the third.

    That makes Abulafia Bakery’s history unusual. Founded in Jaffa in 1879, the historic Arab family-owned bakery has operated for nearly 150 years through political change, economic pressure, shifting customer habits, and several generations of family leadership.

    Said Abulafia believes the bakery’s long history offers practical lessons for modern businesses trying to survive.

    “When people hear that the bakery started in 1879, they think about history,” says Abulafia. “I think about responsibility. Every generation had to make decisions that kept the business alive. That is the real lesson.”

    Longevity Starts With Trust

    For Abulafia, the bakery’s staying power begins with customer trust. Customers return because they know what to expect. They recognize the product, the place, and the experience.

    Modern businesses often focus on attention. Abulafia believes trust matters more.

    “A customer who comes once is important,” he says. “A customer who comes back with their children or grandchildren tells you something much deeper. It means the business became part of their routine.”

    That kind of loyalty is not built by a single strong campaign. It is built through years of consistency.

    Consistency Is Not Old-Fashioned

    In a fast-moving business environment, consistency can sound plain. Abulafia sees it differently.

    For a bakery, consistency is operational. Ingredients must be reliable. Production has to stay controlled. Service has to feel familiar. Small changes are noticed quickly.

    “If something changes in the product, regular customers know,” he says. “They may not explain it in technical terms, but they feel it. That is why consistency is not just a nice idea. It is part of the business model.”

    Adaptation Without Losing Identity

    Abulafia says one of the biggest challenges for heritage businesses is knowing what to change and what to protect.

    A business founded in 1879 cannot operate exactly as it did in earlier generations. Costs change. Customer behavior changes. Competition changes. Operations must improve.

    At the same time, moving too far from the core identity can weaken what has kept the business going.

    “You have to modernize carefully,” says Abulafia. “If you change everything, you lose the reason people trusted you. If you change nothing, you fall behind. The work is finding the line between the two.”

    What Modern Businesses Can Learn

    Abulafia believes the bakery’s history offers several lessons that extend beyond hospitality.

    First, businesses need a clear core. They should understand what customers return for and protect it.

    Second, growth should not come before stability. A weak system becomes harder to manage as it expands.

    Third, businesses should listen to repeat customers. Long-term customers often notice operational problems before leadership does.

    “People talk a lot about innovation,” he says. “But sometimes the best information comes from a customer who has been coming to you for 20 years and notices when something feels different.”

    Pressure Reveals Weakness

    The bakery has faced many periods of uncertainty, including the COVID-19 pandemic, supply disruptions, rising costs, and fluctuating demand. Abulafia says those periods forced the business to simplify and strengthen its systems.

    “When conditions are easy, you can ignore problems,” he says. “When pressure comes, every weakness becomes visible. That is when you either fix the system or keep repeating the same mistakes.”

    For Abulafia, pressure is not only a challenge. It is a test of how well a business is built.

    A Call to Study Businesses That Last

    Abulafia encourages entrepreneurs, operators, and family business owners to study long-running businesses, not only fast-growing ones.

    Many modern business stories focus on rapid scale. Abulafia believes there is equal value in studying enduring companies.

    “A business that lasts for generations has already answered questions many newer businesses are still trying to solve,” he says. “How do you keep trust? How do you adapt? How do you stay useful to people over time?”

    Call to Action

    Abulafia encourages business owners to take practical steps:

    • Identify what customers truly return for

    • Protect the parts of the business that create trust

    • Make changes gradually and measure the impact

    • Listen closely to long-term customers

    • Build operations that can survive difficult periods

    “Longevity is not one big decision,” he says. “It is many small decisions made well over time.”

    About Said Abulafia

    Said Abulafia is a Tel Aviv–Jaffa-based business leader involved with Abulafia Bakery, a historic Arab family-owned bakery established in Jaffa in 1879. His work focuses on preserving the bakery’s legacy while adapting operations for modern customers, changing markets, and long-term continuity.

  • Knot Expands into Canada, Partnering with RBC, the Country’s Largest Bank

    New York City, NY, USA, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    Knot, the leading merchant connectivity platform, has announced its partnership with RBC, Canada’s largest bank, to make RBC cards the default payment method for millions of cardholders wherever they spend. Using Knot’s CardSwitcher, RBC cardholders can set their RBC card as the saved payment method at their favorite merchants directly from the RBC mobile app, without manually entering card details. The partnership marks Knot’s first expansion beyond the United States.

    Keeping RBC Top of Wallet

    One of the hardest moments in payments is the first one. When a cardholder gets a new RBC card, putting it to use means hunting down every merchant where a card is already saved and updating each one by hand, so a new card often sits idle for weeks before it sees real spend. The partnership removes that friction. From the RBC app, cardholders add their RBC card to their preferred merchants in a few taps and set it as the saved payment method at the places they already spend, from the day the card is in hand.

    For RBC, that means a card that goes to work immediately instead of waiting to be activated across a cardholder’s everyday spend. Placing the card as the default at the merchants cardholders use most keeps it top of wallet, turning a new RBC card from an occasional choice into a go-to payment method from the start and driving repeat spend and deeper loyalty to RBC.

    Expanding into Canada with the Country’s Largest Bank

    For years, Knot has built the merchant connectivity layer across the United States, linking the people, financial institutions, and merchants behind everyday spend. RBC is where that infrastructure goes international for the first time. Canada is Knot’s first market beyond the U.S., and launching it with the country’s largest bank sets the standard for every market that follows.

    RBC did not become Canada’s largest bank by standing still. They move early, they invest in their clients, and they push the industry forward. That is exactly the kind of partner Knot wants to build alongside, and the reason RBC is the right first step into a new market. Bringing CardSwitcher to Canadian cardholders is the start of a longer roadmap, both for what Knot and RBC build together and for where Knot goes next.

    About RBC

    Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Its success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring the company’s vision, values, and strategy to life so it can help its clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to its more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S., and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.

    About Knot

    Knot is the leading merchant connectivity platform, simplifying how consumers, merchants, and financial institutions interact. CardSwitcher is the foundation of Knot’s product suite, letting users update and manage card-on-file payments across hundreds of merchants. Building on the same connectivity infrastructure, TransactionLink delivers SKU-level transaction data, and SubManager gives users a single place to view and manage their subscriptions. By removing friction at every step, Knot helps financial institutions grow engagement, loyalty, and spend.

    Users can learn more at KnotAPI.com and connect with Knot on X (@KnotAPIs) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn.com/company/KnotAPI).

    Contact

    Head of Growth
    Jose Del Real
    Knot
    press@knotapi.com

  • Knot Expands into Canada, Partnering with RBC, the Country’s Largest Bank

    New York City, NY, USA, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    Knot, the leading merchant connectivity platform, has announced its partnership with RBC, Canada’s largest bank, to make RBC cards the default payment method for millions of cardholders wherever they spend. Using Knot’s CardSwitcher, RBC cardholders can set their RBC card as the saved payment method at their favorite merchants directly from the RBC mobile app, without manually entering card details. The partnership marks Knot’s first expansion beyond the United States.

    Keeping RBC Top of Wallet

    One of the hardest moments in payments is the first one. When a cardholder gets a new RBC card, putting it to use means hunting down every merchant where a card is already saved and updating each one by hand, so a new card often sits idle for weeks before it sees real spend. The partnership removes that friction. From the RBC app, cardholders add their RBC card to their preferred merchants in a few taps and set it as the saved payment method at the places they already spend, from the day the card is in hand.

    For RBC, that means a card that goes to work immediately instead of waiting to be activated across a cardholder’s everyday spend. Placing the card as the default at the merchants cardholders use most keeps it top of wallet, turning a new RBC card from an occasional choice into a go-to payment method from the start and driving repeat spend and deeper loyalty to RBC.

    Expanding into Canada with the Country’s Largest Bank

    For years, Knot has built the merchant connectivity layer across the United States, linking the people, financial institutions, and merchants behind everyday spend. RBC is where that infrastructure goes international for the first time. Canada is Knot’s first market beyond the U.S., and launching it with the country’s largest bank sets the standard for every market that follows.

    RBC did not become Canada’s largest bank by standing still. They move early, they invest in their clients, and they push the industry forward. That is exactly the kind of partner Knot wants to build alongside, and the reason RBC is the right first step into a new market. Bringing CardSwitcher to Canadian cardholders is the start of a longer roadmap, both for what Knot and RBC build together and for where Knot goes next.

    About RBC

    Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Its success comes from the 101,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring the company’s vision, values, and strategy to life so it can help its clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to its more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S., and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.

    About Knot

    Knot is the leading merchant connectivity platform, simplifying how consumers, merchants, and financial institutions interact. CardSwitcher is the foundation of Knot’s product suite, letting users update and manage card-on-file payments across hundreds of merchants. Building on the same connectivity infrastructure, TransactionLink delivers SKU-level transaction data, and SubManager gives users a single place to view and manage their subscriptions. By removing friction at every step, Knot helps financial institutions grow engagement, loyalty, and spend.

    Users can learn more at KnotAPI.com and connect with Knot on X (@KnotAPIs) and LinkedIn (LinkedIn.com/company/KnotAPI).

    Contact

    Head of Growth
    Jose Del Real
    Knot
    press@knotapi.com

  • RedotPay Recognized as One of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC

    New York City, USA, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, today announced it has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list, in the Payments category. RedotPay’s inclusion in the prestigious list reflects the growth of the company, which is the global leader in stablecoin consumer payments by volume and has over eight million users.

    The list is compiled independently by CNBC and Statista, based on the past year’s performance data. Now in its fourth edition, the list honors 500 companies across nine market segments — Payments, Wealth Technology, Neobanking, Alternative Financing, Digital Assets, Enterprise Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Others. For each segment, performance indicators and other metrics were used to evaluate and select companies for inclusion on the list.

    “We’re honored to be recognized as a leading payments fintech company by CNBC and Statista. Stablecoin-powered payments are quickly becoming trusted by millions around the world, especially among those who don’t have reliable access to traditional banking infrastructure. We remain focused on making everyday stablecoin payments accessible to many more around the world,” said Michael Gao, CEO and Co-Founder of RedotPay.

    The recognition reflects RedotPay’s continued focus on making stablecoin payments accessible, reliable, and compliant for customers and businesses globally. The company recently surpassed $1bn in monthly total payment volume. Its investors include Goodwater, Galaxy, Pantera, and Lightspeed.

    About RedotPay

    RedotPay is a global stablecoin-based payment fintech that integrates blockchain solutions with traditional banking and finance infrastructure. Our intuitive platform empowers millions around the world to spend and send digital assets, ensuring faster, more accessible and inclusive financial services. RedotPay advances financial inclusion for the unbanked and supports crypto enthusiasts, driving global adoption of secure and flexible stablecoin-powered financial solutions to bring crypto to real life. For more information, visit www.redotpay.com.

    Contact

    RedotPay
    press@redotpay.com

  • RedotPay Recognized as One of the World’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC

    New York City, USA, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire

    RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, today announced it has been named to CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026 list, in the Payments category. RedotPay’s inclusion in the prestigious list reflects the growth of the company, which is the global leader in stablecoin consumer payments by volume and has over eight million users.

    The list is compiled independently by CNBC and Statista, based on the past year’s performance data. Now in its fourth edition, the list honors 500 companies across nine market segments — Payments, Wealth Technology, Neobanking, Alternative Financing, Digital Assets, Enterprise Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Others. For each segment, performance indicators and other metrics were used to evaluate and select companies for inclusion on the list.

    “We’re honored to be recognized as a leading payments fintech company by CNBC and Statista. Stablecoin-powered payments are quickly becoming trusted by millions around the world, especially among those who don’t have reliable access to traditional banking infrastructure. We remain focused on making everyday stablecoin payments accessible to many more around the world,” said Michael Gao, CEO and Co-Founder of RedotPay.

    The recognition reflects RedotPay’s continued focus on making stablecoin payments accessible, reliable, and compliant for customers and businesses globally. The company recently surpassed $1bn in monthly total payment volume. Its investors include Goodwater, Galaxy, Pantera, and Lightspeed.

    About RedotPay

    RedotPay is a global stablecoin-based payment fintech that integrates blockchain solutions with traditional banking and finance infrastructure. Our intuitive platform empowers millions around the world to spend and send digital assets, ensuring faster, more accessible and inclusive financial services. RedotPay advances financial inclusion for the unbanked and supports crypto enthusiasts, driving global adoption of secure and flexible stablecoin-powered financial solutions to bring crypto to real life. For more information, visit www.redotpay.com.

    Contact

    RedotPay
    press@redotpay.com

  • ISO-Accredited Lab Testing Exposes 86% Failure Rate in Amazon Creatine Gummies, with Over Half Containing Near-Zero Active Ingredients

    Dyad Labs Certificates of Analysis (#1406738-1 through #1462360-1) confirm widespread misbranding and dosage fraud across 15 popular e-commerce listings.

    SALT LAKE CITY, Utah / LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A comprehensive market investigation evaluating 15 top-selling creatine gummy products on Amazon has uncovered systemic label fraud and active-ingredient under-dosing in the sports nutrition sector.

    Analytical testing performed by Dyad Labs (A Mérieux NutriSciences Company, accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017) reveals that 13 out of 15 tested brands (86.7%) failed to meet their labeled claims of 5,000 mg of Creatine Monohydrate per serving.

    The quantitative analysis was conducted using Method GL-604 (Determination of Creatine Monohydrate by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography – UPLC), the recognized testing standard for active supplement compounds.

    Shocking Laboratory Findings Across 15 Tested ASINs

    According to official Certificates of Analysis (COA), 60% of tested products (9 out of 15) contained less than 1,000 mg per serving, with several extreme cases delivering less than 0.5% of the active ingredient promised on their labels:

    · Near-Zero Active Creatine (<25 mg/serving):

    ·

    Asumtal ASIN:B0F5VRJHPT/COACert#1450795-1: Tested <23.6 mg/serving (Label claim: 5,000 mg).

    WELLNESS LABSRX ASIN:B0DCC4R4Q5/COACert#1450796-1: Tested <23.9 mg/serving (Label claim: 5,000 mg).

    eterlower ASIN:B0FWXGC15Y/COACert#1450798-1: Tested <24.0 mg/serving (Label claim: 5,000 mg).

    TASTY GAINS Collagen ASIN:B0FYPWMPZ9/COACert#1450797-1: Tested <24.0 mg/serving (Label claim: 5,000 mg).

    · Severe Mislabeling & Under-Dosing (<654 mg/serving):

    ·

    ZyterX ASIN:B0FF1R5T1Q/COACert#1406740-1: Tested <420 mg/serving.

    TASTY GAINS ASIN:B0FH5J5GS4/COACert#1406739-1: Tested <454 mg/serving.

    OUTELANDE ASIN:B0F4QJP5L3/COACert#1462359-1: Tested <500 mg/serving.

    INNER BRIGHTNESS ASIN:B0FNBN38V4/COACert#1462360-1: Tested <500 mg/serving.

    Cytona ASIN:B0F8BKD1CQ/COACert#1406747-1: Tested <654 mg/serving.

    · Substantial Shortfalls (26% to 52% Deficit):

    ·

    TASTY GAINS ASIN:B0D7N3D5X9/COACert#1406741-1: Tested 2,390 mg/serving (52% under-dosed).

    Natures Aid ASIN:B0F3JBGGGZ/COACert#1406738-1: Tested 3,330 mg/serving (33% under-dosed).

    Arrae ASIN:B0DX1RRWSY/COACert#1450801-1: Tested 3,410 mg/serving (32% under-dosed).

    OMNI Creatine ASIN:B0F7J6DQ1V/COACert#1460718-1: Tested 3,710 mg/serving (26% under-dosed).

    · Near-Compliant Top Performers:

    ·

    Nutravita ASIN:B0CXMV6FBG/COACert#1406746-1: Tested 4,570 mg/serving.

    DANEW Pro ASIN:B0DJ5HXHZS/COACert#1460717-1: Tested 4,780 mg/serving.

    Master Table: Dyad Labs Analytical Certificates (ISO 17025)

    Brand Name ASIN Certificate ID Testing Method Labeled Claim UPLC Result Compliance Status
    Asumtal B0F5VRJHPT #1450795-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <23.6 mg Severe Fraud (<0.5%)
    WELLNESS LABSRX B0DCC4R4Q5 #1450796-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <23.9 mg Severe Fraud (<0.5%)
    TASTY GAINS B0FYPWMPZ9 #1450797-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <24.0 mg Severe Fraud (<0.5%)
    eterlower B0FWXGC15Y #1450798-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <24.0 mg Severe Fraud (<0.5%)
    ZyterX B0FF1R5T1Q #1406740-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 9,000 mg (Tot) <420 mg Severely Misbranded
    TASTY GAINS B0FH5J5GS4 #1406739-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <454 mg Severely Misbranded
    OUTELANDE B0F4QJP5L3 #1462359-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <500 mg Severely Misbranded
    INNER BRIGHTNESS B0FNBN38V4 #1462360-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <500 mg Severely Misbranded
    Cytona B0F8BKD1CQ #1406747-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg <654 mg Severely Misbranded
    TASTY GAINS B0D7N3D5X9 #1406741-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 2,390 mg Substantial Deficit (-52%)
    Natures Aid B0F3JBGGGZ #1406738-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 3,330 mg Deficit (-33%)
    Arrae B0DX1RRWSY #1450801-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 3,410 mg Deficit (-32%)
    OMNI Creatine B0F7J6DQ1V #1460718-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 3,710 mg Deficit (-26%)
    Nutravita B0CXMV6FBG #1406746-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 4,570 mg Near-Compliant
    DANEW Pro B0DJ5HXHZS #1460717-1 GL-604 (UPLC) 5,000 mg 4,780 mg Near-Compliant

    Formulation Bottlenecks in Gummy Manufacturing

    Food science specialists explain that Creatine Monohydrate degrades rapidly into inactive creatinine when exposed to high processing temperatures, water activity, and acidic environments—conditions intrinsic to gummy candy manufacturing. Without advanced stabilization microencapsulation, the active compound either breaks down during production or is deliberately under-dosed by manufacturers to prevent texture degradation.

    Regulatory Filings and Enforcement Escalation

    The complete documentation package, referencing all 15 Dyad Labs Certificates of Analysis (#1406738-1 through #1462360-1), has been submitted to:

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) MedWatch Safety Portal

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection

    State Attorneys General Offices for investigation into deceptive marketing practices

    Consumer advocacy groups are demanding that e-commerce marketplaces enforce mandatory, third-party batch verification for all gummy-form supplement listings.

    Note to Editors / Media Verification:

    Complete, unedited Certificates of Analysis (COA Certificate IDs #1406738-1 through #1462360-1) issued by ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Dyad Labs are officially on file and available to accredited media representatives upon request

  • Jag Rai Opens Conversation on Athlete Mindset, Performance and Youth Development

    VANCOUVER, CANADA, Jul 22, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — As youth athletics continue to evolve, coaches and mentors are increasingly recognizing that performance is shaped by more than physical training alone. Developing confidence, discipline and resilience has become just as important as building strength and technical skill. Positive Mindset Coach and Athletic Development Trainer Jag Rai has focused much of his work on helping young athletes cultivate these qualities both on and off the court.

    Jag Rai is the Co-Founder of Yaar Sports League, a program created to support youth athletic development through basketball training and mentorship. Rai and Yaar Sports League believe that sports can serve as a powerful platform for personal growth, where young athletes learn not only how to compete — but how to develop the positive mindset, unrelenting discipline and sustainable habits that support long-term success.

    Expanding the Conversation on Athlete Development

    Building on his work as Co-Founder of Yaar Sports League, Jag Rai has launched a new blog series on his official website, JagRai.org. An open conversation on athlete development, the series focuses on the mindset, training principles and habits that shape athletic performance. The series opens with the article “Building the Next Generation of Athletes with Yaar Sports League,” which highlights Rai’s efforts to support youth development through sports, mentorship and community engagement.

    In the debut post, Rai discusses the vision behind Yaar Sports League and the role youth sports programs can play in strengthening both physical ability and mental approach to competition. The article explores how athletic environments can nurture confidence, discipline and teamwork while encouraging athletes to develop a resilient mindset that supports long-term growth both on and off the court.

    Exploring the Mindset and Habits Behind Athletic Success

    In this open conversation on his website, Yaar Sports League Co-Founder Jag Rai is building a resource for athletes, parents and coaches who want to better understand the factors that shape athletic performance beyond physical training alone. The content reflects his broader coaching philosophy that mindset, preparation and daily habits often determine whether athletes plateau or continue progressing.

    Upcoming entries will expand on topics such as the mental side of athletic performance, the role of explosive training methods like plyometrics, and why recovery routines are essential for sustaining performance over time. Rai will also explore how confidence, discipline and motivation develop through consistent practice, along with the mental strategies athletes use to stay focused through setbacks, pressure and competition.

    Future articles will also examine visualization techniques and other mental training tools that athletes can incorporate into their preparation. By combining practical training insights with mindset-focused strategies, the series aims to help athletes strengthen both their physical performance and their ability to perform under pressure.

    Encouraging the Next Generation Through Sports

    At the center of Jag Rai’s work is a belief that sports can play a meaningful role in shaping personal growth. Through his initiative Yaar Sports League, Rai has focused on creating athletic environments that encourage teamwork, cultural connection and leadership among young athletes.

    As a mindset coach and athletic development trainer, Rai emphasizes that success in sports often begins with discipline, confidence and resilience. His work reflects a broader commitment to helping athletes develop habits and perspectives that support long-term improvement both in competition and in everyday life.

    By sharing experience-backed insights in the open conversation on his website, Jag Rai aims to make athlete development knowledge more accessible to athletes, families and coaches. His new series highlights the importance of approaching sports with a mindset centered on growth, preparation and consistent effort.

    For More Information

    For more information about Jag Rai’s coaching work, upcoming blog series articles, or Yaar Sports League initiatives, please visit jagrai.org to connect with him through his website.

    Contact:

    Jag Rai

    Website: https://jagrai.org/

    Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada