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Whinfell to offer up to $5B of bespoke asset capacity onto Plume, starting with Carlyle, Pimco and Simplify ETFs in Nest’s flagship staking vault

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Plume Network, the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain for RWAfi (Real World Asset Finance), today announced its partnership with Whinfell Partners LLC (“Whinfell”) to introduce a range of institutional-grade credit instruments and diversified yield-bearing assets to its ecosystem. Leveraging Plume’s flagship staking protocol Nest, Whinfell will bring sophisticated assets and strategies to Plume’s ever growing user base, starting with Carlyle, Pimco, and Simplify ETFs that will be made available to early users of Nest in its RWA vault.

Whinfell’s expertise will provide users access to previously hard-to-reach financial products with enhanced transparency and efficiency. The partnership will feature a variety of structured credit instruments designed to provide stable returns while maintaining rigorous compliance and auditing standards.

“By partnering with Plume Network, we’re taking a significant step in democratizing access to institutionally suitable financial products,” said Wes Thornburgh, Partner at Whinfell. “Our goal is to provide users on Nest with a secure and streamlined way to access less correlated yield-bearing assets.”

Nest’s vaults on Plume network will feature Whinfell’s selection of bespoke public and private credit strategies, available only to users on Plume. The firm’s partners – Wes and Clark Thornburgh – draw on their decades of experience with firms such as AXA Investment Management and JP Morgan to create onchain products that tap into their $5B exclusive asset pipeline.

“We’re used to being the 800-pound gorilla in the room, and one of our most exclusive strategies targets institutional investors that hold over $100M worth of Bitcoin,” said Clark Thornburgh, speaking about Whinfell’s ability to provide stable returns to its high-net-worth clients.

This vault and many others are made possible by Whinfell’s partnership with Plural, a tokenization protocol and brokerage that runs on top of Plume’s infrastructure.

“Plural brings renewable energy investing onchain,” said Adam Silver, Plural CEO and Co-Founder, “but if you dig deeper, you’ll see a robust regulatory, tokenization, and distribution management stack that is critical for bringing all types of real world assets onchain. Plume will drive trillions of dollars into RWAs and expand crypto‘s TVL overall — we couldn’t be more thrilled to be Plume’s preferred tokenization partner on this journey.”

Plume’s RWAfi ecosystem will be instrumental in helping Whinfell effectively launch and manage their tokenized offerings, providing the necessary infrastructure to support their entry into the blockchain market. This collaboration not only enhances the user experience but also sets a new benchmark for integrating traditional finance with blockchain innovation.

About Whinfell
Whinfell Partners LLC (“Whinfell”) is an asset manager and consultant focused on digital assets, digital yield and onchain real world assets (RWA). Our professionals have an average of over 25 years of institutional financial experience gained from Allstate, AXA, Jefferies, JP Morgan, Lazard, MetLife, and other world class organizations. Whinfell specializes in credit, risk management, and environmental project finance (including voluntary carbon credits and tax credits). Working with family and institutional clients, we provide services ranging from portfolio design to monetization of illiquid assets to bespoke analytics.

About Plural

Plural brings the clean energy transition on-chain. It owns and operates Plural Securities, a FINRA-member broker-dealer, and is also an SEC-registered transfer agent. Through Plural, renewable energy companies can tokenize their assets and conduct compliant onchain offerings. In the coming months, Plural will offer white-label tokenization and regulatory services to Plume issuers—and launch its own assets on Plume. Together, Plural and Plume will give investors access to billions of dollars in U.S. energy projects, sustainable Bitcoin mining, DePIN energy networks, and more.

About Nest

Nest is the flagship staking protocol on Plume enabling users to earn institutional-grade yields through real world assets. The permissionless protocol allows fund managers and issuers to create structured offerings, while giving users access to traditionally restricted assets and opportunities. The protocol is audited by Ottersec and SlowMist, and risk-assessed by Cicada Partners. Nest leverages Plume’s infrastructure to democratize access to institutional yields.

About Plume Network

Plume Network is the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for RWAfi, enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of real world assets. With 180+ projects building on the network, Plume offers a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real world assets. Coupled with an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, Plume simplifies asset onboarding and enables seamless DeFi integration for RWAs so anyone can tokenize real world assets, distribute them globally, and make them useful for native crypto users.

Learn more at https://plumenetwork.xyz/ or contact press@plumenetwork.xyz

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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