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Eddid Financial, Ant Digital Technologies, and SageRock Capital Sign MOU to Jointly Advance Hong Kong’s New Energy and Blockchain Finance Development

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HONG KONG, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eddid Financial, a leading fintech-driven financial services group; Ant Digital Technologies, a global leader in technology infrastructure; and SageRock Capital (“SageRock”), which integrates traditional finance with blockchain financial innovation, today jointly announced that the three parties have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), establishing a partnership focused on the new energy and blockchain sectors, working together to help Hong Kong become a hub for new energy and blockchain finance.

This collaboration fully integrates the core competencies of all parties, achieving resource complementarity and synergistic advantages. Leveraging SageRock Capital’s expertise in investment architecture design, asset integration and strategic partnerships; Eddid Financial’s extensive experience in Hong Kong’s capital markets, wealth management and compliant financial services; together with Ant Digital Technologies’ world-leading capabilities in blockchain technology and big data infrastructure—the three parties will jointly explore development pathways for green energy across Hong Kong empowered by blockchain technology, promoting the deep integration of traditional finance and the digital economy, and injecting fresh vitality into Hong Kong’s new energy industry and blockchain finance innovation.

Commitment to Regulatory Frameworks – Promoting ESG and Blockchain Finance Compliance Innovation

With its clear and comprehensive regulatory regime and strong emphasis on investor protection, Hong Kong has emerged as a global leader in virtual assets and green finance. Following the signing of this MOU, all parties will strictly comply with the requirements of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and other relevant regulatory authorities, working closely to develop compliant green energy tokenisation products. By harnessing blockchain technology to enhance the credibility of new energy assets, the partnership aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital finance.

This collaboration will not only help accelerate the scalable expansion of Hong Kong’s new energy industry but will also enhance the transparency and credibility of ESG and green projects through blockchain’s decentralised and traceable characteristics, contributing fresh momentum to global sustainable development and further consolidating Hong Kong’s position as a premier international centre for green finance and financial innovation.

About the Three Parties

About Eddid Financial

Anchored in Hong Kong, Eddid Financial is an all-encompassing financial group centered around fintech and dedicated to integrating latest technologies into its enterprise DNA. The diversified businesses of Eddid Financial range from retail to institutional and include but are not limited to fintech, internet finance, wealth management, asset management, investment banking, and digital assets. Eddid Financial is committed to providing one-stop financial services and products to customers through high-quality investment solutions. Members of the Group hold a variety of licenses and memberships across key financial markets. These include Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) regulated activities (“RA”) licenses for types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9; SEHK and HKCC participant (OTP-C broker number: 0974 and 0977), Insurance Broker Company license; Trust or Company Service Provider License in Hong Kong. Additionally, our fully owned U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary, Eddid Securities USA Inc., maintains approved membership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the National Futures Association (NFA), the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (NQX), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NYSE American, and is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States. Our Singapore subsidiary, Eddid Financial Singapore Pte. Ltd., holds the Capital Markets Services License (License No.: CMS101839) issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Ant Digital Technologies

Ant Digital Technologies is a digital technology enterprise dedicated to the commercialisation of advanced technologies. In April 2025, the company officially established its overseas headquarters in Hong Kong, selecting the city as the core hub for its globalisation strategy to radiate across the Asia-Pacific region and broader global markets, accelerating international business expansion and cross-border collaboration.

As a world-leading fintech and digital technology company, Ant Digital Technologies is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and privacy-preserving computation—to provide secure, efficient, and sustainable digital solutions across industries. The company empowers enterprises to transition into the intelligent era and achieve high-quality digital transformation.

In the blockchain sector, Ant Digital Technologies has built an industry-leading technology ecosystem. Its platforms, including Jovay and AntChain, have established significant advantages in critical areas such as green energy, tokenisation, supply chain finance, and cross-border trade. To date, Ant Digital Technologies has cumulatively served over 10,000 enterprise clients and more than 300 ecosystem partners worldwide, encompassing financial institutions, large enterprise groups, and innovative start-ups, forming a global service network covering key markets across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Notably, Anvita, a technology brand under Ant Digital Technologies, focuses on innovative applications in tokenisation and autonomous agent collaboration. Anvita is dedicated to integrating blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies to build the infrastructure for the next generation of the digital economy, driving the evolution from traditional internet economies toward an Autonomous Economy. Through three core pillars—Autonomous Agents, Programmable Assets, and Trusted Collaboration Networks—Anvita is establishing entirely new digital infrastructure and service systems for individuals and institutions. This enables them to transform unique knowledge, assets, and capabilities into sustainable, operational digital systems, facilitating safer and more efficient collaboration and commercial activities on a global scale, and truly realising autonomous ownership, refined management, and full release of digital capabilities and asset value.

In the new energy and sustainable development sector, Ant Digital Technologies is actively deploying electric vehicle charging networks, energy storage systems, and distributed energy infrastructure. By harnessing the immutable and traceable characteristics of blockchain technology, Ant Digital Technologies effectively enhances the transparency, credibility, and financing efficiency of new energy assets. This addresses pain points in traditional energy projects regarding asset verification, revenue distribution, and cross-border financing, injecting strong momentum into global ESG development and green finance innovation, and contributing to the realisation of a more inclusive, efficient, and sustainable digital economy.

About SageRock Capital

SageRock Capital focuses on integrating TradFi with blockchain innovation. With years of experience in asset integration, structural design, and financial innovation cooperation, SageRock is committed to building bridges between traditional and digital finance. It specializes in new economic industries supporting high-quality industrial development. In this cooperation, SageRock will leverage its strengths in capital structure design and asset integration, collaborating with licensed financial institutions and technology partners to explore innovative financing models for new energy assets under a compliant framework.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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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

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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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