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Xai Foundation Reports First Half 2024 Results and Operational Updates

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Xai H1 2024 Highlights 

Launched its Sentry Nodes Network which resulted in over 13,000 ETH in node sales, marking it as the largest mint in Arbitrum Ecosystem history and giving the Xai community unprecedented stake in the network.Reached an all-time high in transactions per second (TPS), pushing the Ethereum ecosystem to its own all-time high in total TPS, and is currently boasting over 9 million daily transactions on Xai.Introduced Xai Builder, a comprehensive web3 development platform powered by Sequence technology for traditional developers to incorporate web3 elements into their games and dApps.Instituted a significant upgrade to the Xai staking system, Staking Pools, to enhance user involvement by offering new opportunities for Xai token holders and network health.Surpassed 1.7 million active wallet addresses

GEORGETOWN, Cayman Islands, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Xai Foundation, a core contributor to the gaming-centric blockchain network, Xai, today released its mid-year business update for the 2024 calendar year.

Soby, a core contributor to Xai, remarked, “The first half of 2024 was transformative for Xai. Our ecosystem has experienced unprecedented growth, from the successful launch of Xai Builder, to the expansion of our gaming portfolio through strategic partnerships. The enthusiastic adoption of our Sentry Node system and the surge in network activity underscore Xai’s position as the blockchain solution of choice for high-performance gaming, as the Xai Vanguard: Genesis campaign has propelled us to become the highest-volume EVM chain by TPS in the industry. With developers and gamers increasingly embracing our technology, it’s clear that Xai is setting new standards in the blockchain gaming industry and we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of gaming and delivering unparalleled experiences for our players.”

Xai has seen remarkable growth across several key metrics in the first half of 2024, solidifying its position in the blockchain gaming sector. New daily addresses and active monthly addresses have surged, as the company surpassed 1.7 million active wallet addresses during H1 2024.

This progress reflects the strong demand for Xai’s high-performance gaming infrastructure. Recent initiatives, such as the launch of Xai Builder and Xai Connect, have played a crucial role in expanding Xai’s ecosystem and driving its rapid growth, with  Crypto Unicorns, a game recently migrated to Xai, being named the #1 play-to-earn game by Dappradar.

As the leading blockchain for gaming and high-performance applications, Xai continues to evolve its offerings to meet the changing needs of developers, gamers, and the broader Web3 community.

Operational Update

Xai Foundation

The Xai Foundation continues to ensure the maintenance, validity and security of the Xai Network, furthering its development as a premier blockchain for gaming and high-performance applications with major announcements such as:

Launched its Sentry Node Network which resulted in over 13,000 ETH (~42.7M) in node key sales, marking it as the largest mint in Arbitrum Ecosystem history.Introduced Xai Builder, a comprehensive web3 development platform powered by Sequence technology for traditional developers to incorporate web3 elements into their games and dApps.Xai Builder provides a unified development environment that simplifies game creation on Xai, and enables developers to quickly deliver high-quality gaming experiences across multiple devices.Prepared for the launch of industry-leading titles by partnering with the best primitive and infrastructure providers, including Nirvana Labs.Deployed mainnet RPC nodes on Nirvana Cloud, which are available for developers using their baremetal web3 optimized cloud infrastructure.Announced the completion of the pilot phase for the Xai Tokenomics Bootcamp in partnership with Offchain Labs which provided extensive expertise to development teams and streamlined the creation process of both new web3 titles and established games looking to build or add web3 framework to an existing experience.Initiated the Xai Vanguard: Genesis campaign to promote adoption of the Xai Blockchain and ecosystem.This campaign quickly propelled the Xai Blockchain to the highest volume EVM chain in the industry according to L2beat.com, and has led in this category for well over a month since the middle of June 2024. Xai remains the only gaming-centric blockchain to hold this accomplishment, featuring 5-100x more TPS than notable industry competitors.

Xai Ecosystem

The Xai Ecosystem experienced record-setting accomplishments for the industry with milestones including:

Reached an all-time high transactions per second (TPS) for both Ethereum and Xai with over 12 million daily transactions on Xai.Surpassed 1.7 million active wallet addresses in H1 2024.Instituted a significant upgrade to the Xai staking system, Staking Pools, to enhance user involvement by offering new opportunities for Xai token holders and network health.Partnered with industry-leading technology companies includingIndie game promotional platform, The MIX, to bring over 100 indie games to build on Xai over the next year.Paved the way for mainstream adoption of blockchain technology through Xai Connect by moving the wallet to the backend of the experience for games and dApps on Xai.

Through the first half of 2024, Xai released premiere games including, Tarochi and Crypto Unicorns, and announced anticipated migrations for many more coming soon including:

Cyberpunk-themed MMO with a vast interactive metaverse, Yaku Corp.The Open Beta for Lost Glitches, a blend of web2 familiarity and web3 innovation, which has emerged as a standout title in the Xai blockchain network.Free-to-play extraction shooter treasure hunt game, Planet X, is set to bring its unique “hunt, extract, win” gameplay to the Xai network with a host of real-world prizes.Valeria Games’ Land Before War, a mobile real-time strategy (RTS) game made for iOS and Android, announced it will be migrating to Xai ahead of its planned launch later this year.

What’s Next

For the next half of 2024, Xai Foundation will continue to work with premiere web3 games in the space by expanding its portfolio of games deploying on Xai with titles including Lost Glitches, My Angry Yakuza Girlfriend (MAYG), Valeria and the highly anticipated game from Ex Populus, Final Form. In addition to bringing Xai users a continuous stream of high quality game releases, Xai Foundation will maintain advancements to the Xai blockchain through strategic partnerships and enhancement of the protocol, sentry nodes and ecosystem.

About Xai Foundation

The primary objective of the Xai Foundation is to foster the growth of developers and games within the Xai AI blockchain ecosystem. This encompasses attracting third-party developers, implementing effective marketing strategies, and offering financing opportunities to web3 game developers. As the custodian of the blockchain and its associated token, the Xai Foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting the integrity of the platform.

About Xai Games

Xai was developed to enable real economies and open trade in the next generation of video games. With Xai, potentially billions of traditional gamers can own and trade valuable in-game items in their favorite games for the first time, without the need to use crypto-wallets. Anyone can support the Xai network by operating a node which allows them to receive network rewards and participate in governance. Xai is developed by Offchain Labs leveraging Arbitrum technology.

For media inquiries, please contact: marketing@xai.games

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Yiren Digital Receives NYSE Notification Regarding Stock Price Requirement

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BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets, today announced that it received a letter dated October 20, 2026, from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard under Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual (the “Price Criteria”) for the average closing price of the Company’s American depositary shares (the “ADSs”) was below US$1.00 per ADS over a consecutive 30-trading-day period.

The Company has six months following receipt of the notification (the “Cure Period”) to regain compliance with the Price Criteria. The Company can regain compliance during the Cure Period if, on the last trading day of any calendar month during that period, its ADSs have both a closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS and an average closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS over the 30-trading-day period ending on that day. In the event that at the expiration of the Cure Period, both a $1.00 closing price and a $1.00 average closing price over the preceding 30 trading days are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.

The notification does not immediately affect the Company’s business operations. The Company’s ADSs will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE subject to compliance with other applicable continued listing standards. The Company will continue to monitor the trading price of its ADSs and consider available measures to regain compliance.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets. The Company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, optimize capital efficiency, and expand financial inclusion. Following the regulatory filing of its in-house developed Large Language Model Zhiyu and the significant enhancement of its MagiCube Agent platform, Yiren Digital is establishing a new growth engine to accelerate its evolution into an AI-native, multi-industry operating platform extending beyond traditional financial services. For more information, please visit https://ir.yiren.com.

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How Schools Can Choose Interactive Donor Recognition That Lasts Beyond GivingTuesday

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Rocket Alumni Solutions outlines practical evaluation criteria for schools seeking to preserve donor stories and support year-round stewardship.

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With GivingTuesday and year-end giving approaching, Rocket Alumni Solutions is sharing practical considerations for schools choosing an interactive donor Hall of Fame or digital donor wall. The starting point is the story a school wants to tell: who contributed, what they made possible and how their generosity connects to the community.

A donor’s name can lead visitors to the history of a scholarship, a renovated performing arts space or a program that shaped generations of students. Interactive recognition gives schools room to preserve that context alongside photographs and other media, with collections that can grow as new contributions become part of the school’s history.

For advancement teams, the year-end planning question extends beyond how a display looks at launch. Schools also need to understand how people will find donor stories, who will keep them current and what the project will require over time.

Compare the experience, upkeep and full cost

Schools comparing donor recognition platforms can use six questions to structure demonstrations and written proposals:

Can visitors find the story? Test searches using a donor’s name and browse the collections a visitor would expect. Check whether each profile explains the contribution and its connection to the school.Who keeps recognition current? Ask a staff member to add a profile, correct a name and update a photograph during the demonstration. Confirm who handles content preparation, review and future updates.Can people use it comfortably? Review text readability, contrast, navigation and the physical reach of the campus display. Ask vendors to demonstrate accessibility features and provide documentation for the school’s review.What can each story include? Compare support for photographs, video and written narratives. Confirm any media limits and whether staff can add context without rebuilding the collection.Does it fit the wider school story? Evaluate how donor recognition can sit alongside alumni profiles, academic achievements, arts programs and athletic history while remaining easy to find.What does the written quote cover? Separate recurring software costs from hardware, installation and other services. Confirm content-upload assistance, support hours, renewal terms and responsibility for ongoing maintenance.

Plan for recognition throughout the year

A manageable first collection might focus on scholarship supporters or the people behind a campus project. Before publication, schools should verify names, secure permission for photographs and personal stories, and confirm each donor’s recognition preferences, including requests for anonymity.

Advancement, communications and athletics staff can agree on how stories will be organized and who will approve changes. A clear owner and an update schedule help the collection remain useful after a campaign ends or staff responsibilities change.

Recognition should also be evaluated on its own terms. Schools can review whether profiles are accurate, stories are easy to discover and visitors can use the experience.

Connect campus recognition with online discovery

Rocket Alumni Solutions’ History Showcase supports donor recognition alongside alumni stories, school achievements and historical collections. Recognition sites can be explored on the web as well as on a compatible campus touchscreen, and staff can maintain content through Rocket’s editor.

Schools can bring a sample donor story and their evaluation questions to a demonstration to discuss content preparation, display placement, support and project-specific pricing.

About Rocket Alumni Solutions

Rocket Alumni Solutions partners with more than 1,500 schools and organizations, including the PGA Tour, New York University, Arizona State University and Virginia Tech. The company helps communities celebrate achievements, preserve their history and recognize the people who shaped them.

Rocket Alumni Solutions’ touchscreen software maintains an 80 Net Promoter Score, reflecting exceptional ease of use and customer satisfaction. Its interactive touchscreen software helps schools create digital Halls of Fame, donor recognition walls, record boards and campus recognition displays that celebrate community achievements and preserve institutional history.

Rocket Alumni Solutions serves schools and organizations of all sizes. Every plan includes unlimited storage, pre-built templates, remote content management and plug-and-play setup. Schools receive ongoing support as their recognition collections grow.

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Media Advisory – Parliamentary Secretary Hanley to make a critical minerals announcement in Yukon

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WHITEHORSE, YK, Nov. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a critical minerals announcement at the 54th Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show in Whitehorse, hosted by the Yukon Chamber of Mines.

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. MST

Location:
Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Longhouse
1171 Front Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0G9

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