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PointsKash Begins Phase One of National KashPoint™ Infrastructure Rollout with Acquisition of More Than 2,100 Cryptocurrency Kiosks

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2 months ago

August 4, 2026

Strategic Acquisition Accelerates Deployment of AI-Enabled Financial Centers Across Enterprise Pipeline Representing More Than 100,000 Commercial Locations Nationwide

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PointsKash, Inc. (“PointsKash” or the “Company”), a rapidly emerging financial technology company developing one of North America’s most comprehensive integrated financial services ecosystems, today announced the successful acquisition of more than 2,100 cryptocurrency kiosks through the recent Bitcoin Depot bankruptcy proceedings.

The acquisition represents Phase One of the Company’s National KashPoint™ Infrastructure Rollout, providing PointsKash with a significant installed hardware platform that will be transported, refurbished, technologically upgraded, and redeployed throughout the United States to support the Company’s rapidly expanding commercial enterprise partnerships.

Once redeployed, the kiosks will become KashPoint™ Financial Centers—AI-enabled self-service financial kiosks designed to integrate with the Company’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem, including PK Pay™, PointsKash’s next-generation mobile financial application currently anticipated to receive app store approval for public launch at the beginning of Q4 2026.

Together, the KashPoint™ kiosk network and PK Pay™ mobile platform will form the cornerstone of the Company’s integrated financial ecosystem, delivering consumers seamless access to digital banking, ATM services, bill payment, domestic and international money transfers, cryptocurrency transactions, loyalty rewards, digital wallets, merchant payment technologies, financial services, and future AI-powered financial applications.

The refurbishment and national deployment initiative will be managed by Bibbeo Ltd., a leading provider of ATM and self-service financial equipment lifecycle management solutions. Bibbeo will oversee transportation, inspection, refurbishment, hardware modernization, inventory management, warehousing, quality assurance, staging, and nationwide deployment operations.

“This acquisition is transformational for PointsKash,” said Michael Herron, President & Chief Executive Officer of PointsKash. “We are not simply acquiring kiosks—we are acquiring the physical infrastructure that will help power one of the nation’s most ambitious fintech deployment strategies. By combining our AI-enabled KashPoint Financial Centers with our upcoming PK Pay mobile platform and expanding financial services ecosystem, we are creating a unified omnichannel experience that we believe will redefine how consumers access everyday financial services.”

Herron continued:

“Equally important is our complete confidence in Bibbeo. Miles Power and his team have been a trusted strategic partner to PointsKash for more than two years, and there is no organization we trust more to execute a deployment initiative of this scale. Their operational expertise, disciplined execution, and deep industry experience provide us tremendous confidence that these kiosks will be transformed into enterprise-ready financial centers capable of supporting our aggressive nationwide growth plans.”

The refurbishment initiative will be led by Aaron Hurst, Warehouse Manager of Bibbeo Ltd.

“We’re excited to continue building on our partnership with PointsKash and support this initiative. Our team has already begun preparing the operational framework to efficiently transport, refurbish, modernize, warehouse, stage, and deploy these kiosks,” said Miles Power, CEO of Bibbeo Ltd. “Our organizations have spent years building a trusted relationship, and our teams have already begun preparing the operational framework necessary to efficiently transport, refurbish, modernize, warehouse, stage, and deploy these assets. We look forward to helping bring the PointsKash vision to life and delivering the level of quality and execution both of our organizations expect.”

The refurbished kiosks are being earmarked for deployment across an expanding pipeline of commercial enterprise pilot programs being developed through PointsKash’s strategic commercial enterprise sales partnership with BitCorp, Inc.

Together, PointsKash and BitCorp have been actively engaging many of the nation’s leading commercial enterprise organizations spanning hospitality, convenience retail, grocery, gaming, travel centers, specialty retail, and other high-volume consumer sectors.

These enterprise relationships collectively represent more than 100,000 potential deployment locations throughout the United States.

“The level of interest we are seeing from enterprise organizations continues to accelerate,” said Barry Van Scoten, Chief Executive Officer of BitCorp, Inc. “The acquisition of this kiosk fleet significantly strengthens our ability to execute multiple commercial pilot programs with nationally recognized enterprise organizations. We believe these pilots will validate the value proposition for both merchants and consumers while creating a clear pathway toward much larger national deployments over the coming years.”

PointsKash intends to establish multiple enterprise pilot programs by Labor Day, with deployments continuing throughout the balance of 2026. These pilots are expected to evaluate operational performance, consumer adoption, merchant engagement, transaction volume, and financial performance prior to broader commercial expansion.

Successful pilot execution is expected to position the Company to launch Phase Two of its National KashPoint™ Rollout, significantly expanding deployments throughout its growing enterprise merchant pipeline.

Unlike traditional ATM operators, PointsKash is building an integrated fintech ecosystem where self-service financial centers, mobile banking, merchant technologies, loyalty rewards, cryptocurrency services, enterprise software, and AI-enabled consumer financial solutions operate together as a unified platform.

This integrated strategy enables consumers to move seamlessly between physical and digital financial experiences while providing enterprise merchants with expanded financial services, new customer engagement opportunities, and diversified revenue streams.

“Our long-term vision extends well beyond deploying kiosks,” Herron added. “We are building one of the nation’s most comprehensive integrated financial technology ecosystems. Every strategic acquisition, every enterprise partnership, every software innovation, and every pilot deployment moves us closer to becoming a leading provider of intelligent financial solutions throughout North America. We believe this infrastructure creates tremendous long-term value for our customers, our enterprise partners, and our shareholders.”

As PointsKash continues executing its aggressive expansion strategy through strategic acquisitions, enterprise partnerships, proprietary software development, AI integration, and nationwide deployment initiatives, the Company remains focused on establishing itself as one of America’s premier fintech platforms serving consumers, merchants, financial institutions, loyalty organizations, and enterprise partners.

About PointsKash, Inc.

PointsKash, Inc. is a financial technology company developing one of North America’s most comprehensive integrated financial ecosystems through its AI-enabled KashPoint™ Financial Centers, PK Pay™ mobile financial platform, digital banking technologies, payment processing, cryptocurrency services, loyalty rewards solutions, enterprise merchant technologies, and proprietary software platforms. Through strategic partnerships and nationwide deployment initiatives, PointsKash is building innovative financial solutions designed to empower consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

For more information, visit www.pointskash.com.

About Bibbeo Ltd.

Bibbeo Ltd. is a leading provider of ATM, kiosk, and self-service financial equipment lifecycle management services specializing in transportation logistics, refurbishment, hardware modernization, warehousing, deployment, field services, inventory management, and nationwide operational support. The company provides end-to-end infrastructure solutions supporting financial institutions, independent deployers, fintech companies, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

For more information, visit www.bibbeo.com.

About BitCorp, Inc.

BitCorp, Inc. is a business development and strategic enterprise sales organization focused on establishing commercial partnerships between leading enterprise merchants and next-generation financial technology providers. Through its relationship-driven approach, BitCorp assists enterprise organizations in identifying innovative technologies that enhance consumer engagement, create new revenue opportunities, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. BitCorp currently works with a growing portfolio of national enterprise merchant relationships representing more than 100,000 potential commercial deployment locations across the United States.

For more information, visit www.BitCorpInc.com

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated technology integrations, Artificial Intelligence initiatives, product development, future commercialization plans, expected operational efficiencies, business strategy, and future growth. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could affect actual results include, but are not limited to, technology development timelines, integration efforts, financing, regulatory developments, market conditions, and other risks facing the Company. PointsKash undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.

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Guidepoint Relocates Shanghai Office to Strengthen Regional Presence

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30 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guidepoint, a global pioneer in access to expert insight, today announced the relocation of its Shanghai office to the Bund Center on East Yan’an Road.

Building on more than a decade of sustained growth in China, the relocation positions Guidepoint in the heart of Shanghai’s business district, bringing the firm closer to the clients and partners it serves while providing a modern, collaborative workspace for its growing team.

“Research today has evolved beyond standalone expert calls to more connected, AI-enabled workflows,” said Michael Wang, Guidepoint’s Director and Head of China. “The new Shanghai office brings together capabilities across research, product innovation, compliance, and operations, reinforcing Guidepoint’s commitment to delivering source-backed insight through rigorous standards, transparency, and integrity.”

“Shanghai remains one of the world’s most influential centers for business and finance, connecting decision-makers across industries and markets,” said Chris Bonsi, Head of APAC. “This relocation reinforces our long-term commitment to the region and strengthens our ability to serve clients and attract top talent.”

As demand for expert-led, source-backed insight continues to grow, Guidepoint is focused on expanding its research capabilities by combining expert knowledge, proprietary content, and technology-enabled workflows to help clients move from uncertainty to conviction with greater speed and confidence.

About Guidepoint
Guidepoint provides real-time access to expert insights, combining human expertise with AI-powered research tools to deliver knowledge at scale. Backed by a global network of more than 2M+ subject-matter experts, Guidepoint equips institutional investors, consulting firms, and corporations with the context they need across companies, markets, and trends. Through live, asynchronous, and agentic workflows, Guidepoint embeds expert knowledge directly into decision-making, turning answers into action when timing matters most.

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Reap Launches First Ever Managed Fraud and Risk Service for Card Programs

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31 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

Reap Sentry configures and manages fraud controls for clients’ card programs, eliminating the need for additional monitoring tools or in-house fraud specialists.

HONG KONG, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reap, a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure, today announced the launch of Reap Sentry, a managed card fraud and risk service. Through Sentry, Reap manages a client’s end-to-end transaction risk management – from configuring fraud rules and screening authorisations in real time to investigating alerts, processing chargebacks, and reporting confirmed fraud to Visa. Clients do not need to build or license additional fraud-monitoring tools, or hire a dedicated fraud team.

Payment card fraud losses worldwide totalled USD 33.41 billion in 2024 (The Nilson Report, January 2026), tied to global card volume of USD 51.920 trillion (The Nilson Report, January 2026). Every card in circulation is a live payment instrument, with authorisation decisions made in milliseconds. Fraud must be stopped at the point of authorisation, not afterwards, as the knock-on costs of fraud can often exceed the value of the fraud itself. Meanwhile, evolving attack patterns make fraud management an ongoing operational function.

Built on the technology within Reap’s issuing portfolio, Sentry combines the fraud policy, tooling, and day-to-day operations required to manage transaction risk effectively. Having issued millions of cards over eight years of card issuance, Reap brings to Sentry controls informed by fraud patterns observed across its entire issuing portfolio. These controls are tailored to each client’s business profile, including its cardholder segments, geographic footprint, and stated risk appetite.

Sentry conducts ongoing screening and declines suspected fraud in real time at authorisation; triages and investigates alerts; and continuously updates controls as new threats emerge, including BIN attacks and merchant breaches. The service also processes and represents chargebacks submitted by clients, reports confirmed fraud, and provides program performance reporting on an agreed cadence. Controls are reviewed and refined as each program evolves, without requiring client intervention. Clients can integrate with Sentry through a single Reap API.

Reap protects the authorisation layer it operates and observes, while clients retain responsibility for the cardholder relationship and key first-party fraud entry points, including onboarding, identity verification and account access.

“Most companies launching a card programme have to build a fraud function from day one. Doing so requires specialist tooling, dedicated expertise and several months of preparation before they can safely issue a single card, by which point the threat landscape may already have shifted. That is rarely how a team wants its first months to go.” said Harris Leow, Head of Product, Reap. “Sentry takes on that entire card fraud function: our controls, data and specialists, tailored to each card programme.”

Sentry is available to new Reap card issuing clients and to existing clients at contract renewal, on Reap’s own API.

To find out more about Sentry, visit our website: https://reap.global/products/sentry-fraud-risk-management

About Reap
Reap is a global financial technology company that enables financial connectivity and access for businesses worldwide through stablecoin-enabled infrastructure. We transform the financial landscape through more efficient money movement by merging traditional finance with digital assets, bridging disparate economies and connecting key financial markets.

Reap was an early leader in Asia to incorporate stablecoins into our solutions. In 2025, Reap processed billions in stablecoin-funded transaction flows. From stablecoin-enabled corporate cards to cross-border payments, we streamline financial operations and empower companies to scale with our integrated business accounts and embedded finance solutions.

Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, Reap employs 300 people worldwide. More information about Reap can be found at reap.global.

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Envision Energy Powers Morocco’s First Large-Scale Battery Storage System at OCP’s Benguerir Mining Site

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32 minutes ago

September 21, 2026

BENGUERIR, Morocco, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced the successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery energy storage system at OCP Green Energy’s Benguerir mining site. The 25 MW / 125 MWh system was supplied and commissioned by Envision Energy under a contract signed in late 2025, and is now undergoing testing before entering commercial operation.

Envision Energy provided the full storage system and led the commissioning work, integrating the BESS with the site’s solar generation, grid conditions and industrial load profile. The system is designed to shift surplus solar power from daytime generation to peak consumption hours, reducing the site’s peak-hour electricity bill by approximately 25%.

With five hours of storage capacity, the BESS functions as an industrial energy management tool rather than a short-duration grid asset. It is supported by USD 20 million from the Clean Technology Fund, managed through the African Development Bank Group, and is designed for a 25-year lifetime with daily charge-discharge cycles. For OCP, the value lies not in battery capacity, but in the system’s ability to reduce peak-hour costs over a 25-year operating life.

“The successful energisation of Morocco’s first large-scale battery storage project demonstrates the reliability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of integrated renewable-plus-storage solutions in industrial applications,” said John Lee, General Manager of Envision Energy for the Middle East and Africa. “Envision is proud to be part of this landmark project and to contribute green technology to Morocco’s energy transition.”

As highlighted in OCP Group’s official press release announcing the milestone, Omar Kadir, CEO of OCP Green Energy, said: Storage is the natural extension of our energy strategy. It allows us to reconcile the variable output of renewable energy with the continuous needs of our industrial platforms, while strengthening the reliability of our energy supply. Beyond OCP Group’s own needs, this technology paves the way for a more harmonious integration of renewable energy into the national power system. By bringing greater flexibility and resilience to the grid, it will help accelerate the deployment of renewable capacity.”

The project marks a significant milestone for battery storage and industrial decarbonisation in Morocco. It supports the country’s target of achieving 52% of installed electricity capacity from renewable sources by 2030 and serves as a benchmark for industrial decarbonisation across Africa.

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