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Don’t Miss The Boat: Latest Memecoins Poised For Major Gains in 2025 Includes CUTO and TRUMP

Cutoshi

While the meme coin market has been cooling off over the past few weeks, several outliers have emerged recording explosive gains in record time. Early bidders have locked in over 50x gains with Trump Coin (TRUMP) and Fartcoin (FART), while Cutoshi (CUTO) seems to be next in line for a memorable double-digit rally. Cutoshi in particular has been gaining traction with its multifaceted DeFi platform, prompting thousands of investors to join the viral presale of the $CUTO token. Trump Seems To Have Bottomed Out As Chart Flatlines Official Trump (TRUMP) took the market by storm on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony, surging from a sub-$1 valuation all the way up to a $75 all-time high. In a single swing, Trump entered the crypto top 20, reaching a peak of $15 billion in market cap and outshining Pepe and Shiba Inu, briefly. Predictably, as investors started booking profits, Trump’s momentum was halted, sending the meme coin into a downward spiral that saw it lose over 65% in valuation in less than a week. At the time of writing, Trump trades for $28, following a steep 18.6% intraday decline, accompanied by a 30% decrease in trading volume with about $4.16 billion worth of TRUMP changing hands. Fartcoin Plunges After Insider Sell-Off Fartcoin (FART), a Solana-based meme coin, dropped 17% after Truth Terminal's creator, Andy Ayrey, facilitated the sale of 15 million Fartcoin tokens in an over-the-counter deal worth over $22 million. Truth Terminal, an AI bot that gained unexpected popularity, became a hub for memecoins such as Fartcoin and Goatseus Maximus when users began sending tokens to its wallet last year. Ayrey, approached by an anonymous buyer, agreed to sell under the condition that the Fartcoin tokens would be held responsible without triggering a market crash. However, market reactions still caused Fartcoin’s value to plummet from its $2.48 peak on January 19 to $1.24, recording over 30% in losses in the weekly timeframe. Join The Cutoshi Moon Mission Cutoshi sets itself apart from run-of-the-mill meme coins with its comprehensive DeFi ecosystem that bridges the gap between meme vibes and real-world utility. The team has announced that the CUTO DEX decentralized exchange is on its way to being released ahead of schedule, along with an exclusive DeFi Wallet for optimal asset management across various blockchains. On CUTO DEX, users will be able to perform lightning-fast transactions across all major blockchains with just 0.25% in fees. Additionally, Cutoshi is deflationary by design, meaning that the circulating supply will continuously be reduced, priming the $CUTO’s price for sustainable, long-term growth. Furthermore, investors can maximize their profits by participating in the Cutoshi Farming initiative. Users will have the opportunity to earn tokens and win big prizes by engaging with the platform and completing special quests and missions aimed at boosting Cutoshi’s presence on socials. For their efforts, they will receive points that can later be exchanged for $CUTO post-presale. Cutoshi is inspired by the Lucky Cats of Japanese folklore, which businesses and homes have adopted as tokens of good fortune. Cutoshi tokenizes good fortune and brings it to its rapidly growing community with its incredible growth potential. Right now, stage 4 of the presale is live with $CUTO priced at just $0.031. When taking into account all that Cutoshi has to offer, it’s not a stretch to expect it to soon dominate the meme coin landscape, and vastly outperform hype-driven plays like Trump and Fartcoin. For more information on the Cutoshi (CUTO) Presale: https://cutoshi.com/ Join and become a community member: https://twitter.com/CutoshiToken https://t.me/cutoshicommunity Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. And Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is evolving and varies across jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your country or region before engaging with Custoshi. Contact Details Cutoshi Camila Perez Support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

January 28, 2025 02:27 PM Eastern Standard Time

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ASTRO America Partners with GENEDGE, Department of Defense, and Virginia Tech for Metal Additive Manufacturing Workshops

ASTRO America

The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization ( ASTRO ) of America is proud to partner with GENEDGE, the Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, and Virginia Tech on a series of workshops designed to increase the adoption of metal additive manufacturing capabilities in small and mid-size independent machine shops across Virginia. The Reconfigure Virginia’s Manufacturers for Modernization Program (Re-VAMMP) was created to strengthen Virginia’s defense industrial base, which is facing a critical need to modernize. Independent machine shops, serving as the backbone of the defense manufacturing supply chain, are encouraged to adopt additive technologies to lower costs, boost reliability, and expand capabilities to meet this need. “These workshops are essential for independent manufacturers in Virginia looking to expand their manufacturing business, grow their additive capabilities, and innovate their techniques,” said Neal Orringer, President of ASTRO America. "ASTRO is proud to collaborate on this critical initiative to support the Department of Defense, which depends extensively on these shops for manufacturing weapon system components." The workshops will be held in Norfolk, Richmond, Weyers Cave, and Roanoke, and will focus on the basics of metal additive manufacturing, the vital role it plays in modern manufacturing, and how adoption by small machine shops in Virginia can enhance their businesses. The workshops will feature two guest speakers: Griffin Keller (1/28 & 1/30) and Kevin Nims (all dates), representatives from AUSTAL USA and operators of the Navy Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence at IALR in Danville, will discuss the assistance programs they offer to additive manufacturers in order to qualify for U.S. Navy supply chain opportunities. Workshop schedule and registration links: January 28, 2025: 9:30a-5p, The Slover, 235 East Plume Street Norfolk, VA 23510 January 30, 2025: 9:30a-5p, Virginia Tech Richmond Center, 2810 North Parham Road #STE 300 Richmond, VA 23294 February 18, 2025: 9:30a-5p, Blue Ridge Community College – Plecker Center, One College Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486 February 20, 2025: 9:30a-5p, Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016 The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America ( ASTRO America ) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, non-partisan Research Institute and Think Tank. It was established in 2018 to advance the public interest through manufacturing technology and policy. Led by manufacturing professionals with broad public and private sector experience, ASTRO America supports collaborations by government agencies and companies to address supply chain challenges in highly regulated industries, including aerospace and defense. Since 1992, GENEDGE has served the manufacturing supply chain as Virginia’s best public resource to help industry innovate, compete, and grow. GENEDGE delivers these services on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia through high quality consulting, training, and programmatic solutions. A member of the MEP National Network™, and the lead for Virginia’s DOE supported Smart Manufacturing Accelerator (VSMA), we service a market of over 13,844 companies, with nearly 439,848 employees, that produces 14% of Virginia’s GDP. Contact Details Raynor Ave. Bradley Sinkaus +1 570-446-7585 bradley@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://astroa.org/

January 28, 2025 12:17 PM Eastern Standard Time

Milemarker and FINTRX Form Partnership to Provide Deeper Integration

Milemarker

Milemarker, a leading technology platform revolutionizing how advisory firms, IBDs and RIAs operate and scale, and FINTRX, the leading data and research platform offering AI-powered intelligence on 850,000+ financial institution and advisor records, today announced the formation of a new partnership that will provide improved integration, allowing clients of both companies to drive greater adoption, improve workflow efficiency and deepen their client relationships using FINTRX’s data. Through this partnership, advisory firms will have access to FINTRX’s extensive data sets and analytics capabilities coupled with Milemarker’s robust and innovative data integration platform. “Advisory firms are overwhelmed by today’s complex landscape,” said Milemarker Co-Founder Jud Mackrill. “FINTRX has redefined how firms access data and analytics. Likewise, Milemarker helps advisors simplify their operations, own their data and achieve scalable growth. This partnership combines the best of the best, enabling firms to leverage the full power of FINTRX’s intelligence alongside Milemarker’s seamless integrations and workflows. We’re excited to empower our clients with new tools to achieve transformational success.” Together, Milemarker and FINTRX are solving the advisory world’s two most common challenges: managing fragmented data and effectively scaling their operations. Advisors who use these platforms will now have access to FINTRX data within their existing workflows, which provides deeper insights and more personalized strategies. Additionally, the partnership will unify disparate data sources to create a comprehensive view of firm operations while also unlocking powerful analytics to drive growth, recruitment and client success. “At FINTRX, our mission is to deliver world-class data and intelligence to help advisory firms and asset managers thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape,” said FINTRX CEO Russ D’Argento. “Partnering with Milemarker takes this vision to the next level, allowing our users to integrate FINTRX’s rich datasets with other tools and systems critical to their success. Together, we’re providing the advisory community with unmatched resources to scale smarter and grow faster.” From talent recruitment to engaging with prospects, FINTRX and Milemarker offer state-of-the-art tools to help financial advisors make deeper, more meaningful connections, which is critical to creating growth and scale in an increasingly competitive environment. About Milemarker Milemarker is designed for advisory firms using diverse tools. It simplifies work, centralizes insights and unifies advisors with powerful, user-friendly workflows. With six use cases, the technology streamlines and integrates system-to-system sync, firm analytics, centralized workflows, support desk, investment center and CMS and document center. Financial advisors can integrate Milemarker into their systems or use the company’s app. For more information, please visit milemarker.co. About FINTRX FINTRX is a vertically integrated software and data platform that enables wealth professionals, financial institutions, and asset management firms to seamlessly map, access, and sell into the global family office, broker dealer, and registered investment advisor (RIA) ecosystems. With its advanced AI technology and comprehensive data, FINTRX empowers financial professionals to make more informed decisions, build stronger relationships, and drive business growth. Access to FINTRX data is delivered via its award-winning cloud-based platform, fully integrated iOS mobile applications, and many CRM and API connectors, including Salesforce, Navatar, Hubspot, Snowflake, and others. Contact Details For Milemarker Lisa Aldape, Vocatus laldape@vocatusllc.com Company Website https://milemarker.co/

January 28, 2025 12:15 PM Eastern Standard Time

Shareholder Group, Detransitioner to Call Out Gender Ideology Harm at Visa, Inc. Annual Meeting on Tuesday

NLPC

National Legal and Policy Center, an investor in Visa, Inc., will present a shareholder proposal at the payment processor’s annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The measure asks the company to investigate risks related to its discriminatory pay and benefits policies – specifically addressing where employees affected by gender-switching advocacy have been psychologically or medically harmed, without providing remedial care – and reporting to shareholders why such compensation gaps exist in the company’s policies. Speaking at Visa’s meeting in support of the proposal will be Claire Abernathy, a 20-year-old detransitioner whose therapy, medical and health insurance providers steered her into drastic body altering procedures when she questioned her gender starting at age 12. Ms. Abernathy will address the company’s board of directors and executive leadership, explaining her difficulties in finding medical care and insurance coverage to attempt to repair the damage done to her body. An excerpt from Abernathy’s planned remarks: By age 12 therapists affirmed my feelings about my body and false identity, and made my parents feel like abusive bigots for not immediately affirming me. The therapy was covered by my parents’ health insurance. Alleged medical professionals put me on a menstrual suppression drug, and at 14 I was put on testosterone and underwent a double mastectomy. It took only 8 months between getting referred for therapy and getting my breasts removed. That is an ideological agenda in search of victims, in the name of medicine, and it’s wrong. “By failing to include detransition care, companies like Visa perpetuate the neglect of a vulnerable population,” said Abernathy. “True equity in healthcare means acknowledging the full range of outcomes in gender transitioning treatments, and ensuring that all individuals have access to the care that they need.” In its shareholder proposal, NLPC itemizes numerous graphic, ghastly body-altering procedures that are drawn from Visa’s employee health insurance coverage through CIGNA, which also covers their minor dependents. Besides early-teen mastectomies like what Abernathy was pressured into, Visa also pays for procedures including penectomies, vaginectomies, orchiectomies, and salpingooophorectomies. “Rather than affirming and funding radical medical experiments on workers and their children – which sound more like something out of a horror movie than legitimate health care – Visa needs to just eliminate this coverage,” said Paul Chesser, director of the Corporate Integrity Project for NLPC. “With detransitioner lawsuits spreading across the country against medical providers and health facilities, corporations that sponsor this ‘care’ won’t be far behind in finding themselves in court.” As NLPC points out in its shareholder proposal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission considers failure to provide equivalent pay and benefits based on categories including “gender identity” and “sexual orientation” as discriminatory. Even the Securities and Exchange Commission agreed with NLPC that de-transitioning individuals fit under such classifications when considering unfairness in corporate compensation practices, in a decision rendered last year regarding NLPC’s shareholder proposal at Disney. NLPC sponsored similar proposals last year at Johnson & Johnson and PepsiCo. You can read NLPC’s shareholder proposal for Visa at its website. Last year Chesser also composed commentaries for the New York Post and Real Clear Markets that further explained the proposals and their necessity. Founded in 1991, NLPC promotes ethics in public life and government accountability through research, investigation, education, and legal action. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with Paul Chesser, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or drene@nlpc.org. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org. Founded in 1991, the National Legal and Policy Center promotes ethics in public life through research, investigation, education and legal action. Contact Details National Legal and Policy Center Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 drene@nlpc.org Company Website http://www.nlpc.org

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Vertical IQ Heads Into 2025 Fueled by Innovation and Growth

Vertical IQ

With its track record of delivering actionable, convenient, focused Industry Intelligence while providing unparalleled customer service, Raleigh-based Vertical IQ begins 2025 poised for success as it builds on the forward momentum achieved in the past year. Delivering even more robust, useful industry and economic data In response to customer input, Vertical IQ rolled out a number of major content and useability enhancements in 2024, driving increased product adoption and bolstering customer success — both now and in the future. The rollout of Localized Industry Data offers users more targeted insights into local markets such as industry density trends, number of companies, employment, wages, and more. A new Resource Center provides quick access to tools, user guides, training sessions, and the latest updates — all in one convenient location to help users get the most out of Vertical IQ. Co-branding options were expanded, allowing users to add a personal touch when sharing Vertical IQ data with customers and prospects by including their own company logo and contact information. The ability to download and export chart visuals for reports and presentations or download Vertical IQ data as a CSV made sharing valuable content directly with customers or prospects even easier. Report printing enhancements launched to make sharing industry reports with business owners quicker and more efficient. New Industry “Drivers” were added with details on hundreds of macroeconomic data points (e.g., consumer spending, diesel fuel prices, single-family home sales, etc.), allowing users to add additional value to customers and prospects. The already extensive Vertical IQ Industry Profile library expanded even further with the addition of numerous new industries — mostly requests directly from Vertical IQ customers — including Cybersecurity Services, Med Spas, Financial Transaction Services and dozens more. This brings the total number of profiles to over 920, covering more than 97% of the industries that generate the revenue of the U.S. and Canadian economies. Merchant Services-focused Prep Sheets debuted, packed with tailored insights, industry trends, and critical questions to help merchant services professionals prepare with confidence. Giving back to our neighbors Throughout 2024, the Vertical IQ team also demonstrated the power of community and service through the company’s popular Vertical IQ Cares (VIQcares) program. VIQcares is an employee-led initiative that provides every employee paid time off to dedicate to volunteering with charitable causes they care about. The program also allows employees to submit donation requests to the VIQcares committee on behalf of organizations that are personally meaningful to them. “VIQcares has been a tremendous success since its inception in 2023,” said Vertical IQ CEO and cofounder Bobby Martin. “Whether mentoring youth, fighting food insecurity, or aiding disaster recovery, members of our Vertical IQ team give their time, talent and heart to a wide variety of important causes across the nation, and we’re proud to continue fostering a culture of care and service as we look ahead to 2025.” Looking to the future As we move into the new year, Vertical IQ remains committed to helping its customers stay ahead with user-friendly tools, the latest, most accurate industry and economic data, and the valuable insights needed to succeed. “The enhancements and gains made by Vertical IQ in 2024 are only the beginning,” noted David Buffaloe, president of Vertical IQ. “As part of our strategic vision for 2025 and beyond, Vertical IQ will focus on enhancing customer experiences, broadening our market reach, and driving product innovations that help sales and advisory professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.”. Buffaloe continued: “I’m confident that with our product’s solid foundation and this team’s forward-thinking approach, Vertical IQ will make 2025 another year of success and transformation as we introduce even more enhancements focused on improving access to additional ‘niche’ industry content, providing top-quality data to assess risk, and offering greater financial analysis capabilities. The best is truly yet to come!” To learn more about Vertical IQ or to request a demo, visit www.verticaliq.com. ABOUT VERTICAL IQ Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Vertical IQ is a nationally recognized leader in Industry Intelligence. Whether they’re pitching a local brewery or a national biotech company, successful sales, marketing and customer success teams use Vertical IQ to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business challenges before, during and after meetings. Covering more than 97% of the economic revenue in the U.S. and Canada through more than 970 Industry Profiles and 3,400 local economic reports, Vertical IQ equips users with the confidence and credibility to make memorable first impressions and sustain enduring relationships. Contact Details Vertical IQ Jessie Teal +1 919-787-4600 jteal@verticaliq.com Company Website https://verticaliq.com/

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

AMERICAN, AUSSIE AND BRITISH WOMEN UNANIMOUSLY AGREE THEY’RE OVER THE TERM ANTI-AGING!

Wrinkles Schminkles

Cult Aussie Beauty brand and Silicone Patch Pioneer, Wrinkles Schminkles understands that aging is complicated. An inevitable and entirely natural part of life with many upsides, it can also bring physical changes like lines and age spots, sun damage and thinner skin that can be challenging to accept. Oftentimes, women feel ashamed whether choosing to combat those unwanted signs of the times, or to lean into their laugh lines and grow into their grey hair. Wrinkles Schminkles invited women to share their unfiltered thoughts on aging in an online survey - here’s what 1500+ women aged from 20-something to 70-something had to say… We’re over the term ‘anti-aging’ 84% of American women, 88% of Australian women, and 88% of British women said HELL YES! to cancelling the term for good. We feel conflicted about getting older 59% of American women, 57% of British women and 64% of Aussie women don’t love the changes they’re experiencing, but also accept that it’s a natural part of life. The term ‘anti-aging’ feels like pressure 55% of American women, 58% of Aussie women, and 45% of British women feel like they need to be constantly battling ageing to look younger. We want more empowering ways of talking about aging 71% of American women, 71% of Aussie women, and 68% of British women want to see brands use more positive and inclusive language when talking about aging. The consensus… We all feel pressure, so much pressure! To start young, look young, stay young (unlike our ‘distinguished’, ‘silver fox’ male counterparts!). We want to see more real, age appropriate women that reflect us. We want to look as good as we feel without judgement. So, what’s next? We hear and see the women in our community and are committed to continuing to build a judgement-free zone, where women are embraced (at every age!) and aren’t shamed if they choose to embrace the signs of aging or shamed if they want to make it their mission to live a line-free existence. We say: You do you! And we’re here to support you along the way. How Women Really Feel About Ageing and How Wrinkles Schminkles Is Anti Anti-Ageing - YouTube For the full survey results or to arrange an interview with Wrinkles Schminkles’ Founder Gabrielle Requena, please contact Kim Farrington at Farrington PR kim@farringtonpr.com. All You Need To Know About Wrinkles Schminkles We are the pioneers of the reusable, 100% Medical-Grade Silicone Patch Made in one of only two FDA-approved facilities in the USA, our Wrinkle Patches are FDA and TGA-listed and UK and EU certified Backed by independent clinical testing, we can prove what we promise Safe for all skins (including pregnancy), our Wrinkles Patches are reusable (up to 10-20 times, depending on the patch) We launched the world’s first reusable patch-recycling program to become a zero-waste brand Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists and Aestheticians, Beauty Editors, Make-up Artists and skinfluencers rate and recommend us Contact Details Farrington PR Kim Farrington kim@farringtonpr.com Company Website https://wrinklesschminkles.com/

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Rebuilding Through Art: La Maison Valmont Pledges Support to Local Artists Affected by the LA Fire Devastation

Valmont

The Guillon Family, owners of the internationally-renowned Swiss cellular skincare brand Valmont, announced today that they will be donating $110,000 through the La Maison Valmont Beverly Hills boutique to support local artists affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. As members of the community, co-founders Didier and Sophie Vann Guillon hope their donation will help artists rebuild, create, and thrive once again. “Art is not only a reflection of culture but also a source of solace and inspiration—especially in times of hardship,” said Valmont Chairman and Art Director, Didier Guillon. “This commitment is a testament to our unwavering support for creativity, resilience, and the enduring power of art to heal and connect us all.” La Maison Valmont Beverly Hills artist-in-residence Marcos Lutyens will be working with the Guillon family to identify a curated list of 11 local artists to receive the funds, which will be generated immediately from product sales and treatments at the Rodeo Drive location. Lutyens has created an original illustration symbolizing this philanthropic effort that will be displayed in store at the Beverly Hills boutique. The brand opened La Maison Valmont Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive in July 2024. Like all La Maison Valmont boutiques worldwide, the space provides an immersive experience exhibiting the intersection of art and beauty, offering guests luxurious skincare treatments as well as the opportunity to discover the works of established and emerging artists local to the area. Creativity is one of the core values of Valmont Group. With the mission of supporting the convergence of art and beauty beyond skincare, Valmont Group established Foundation Valmont in 2015. Through international and traveling exhibitions both at Palazzo Bonvicini in Venice, Italy and within La Maison Valmont boutiques around the world, Foundation Valmont aims to make art accessible to all. For additional information on Valmont and the Rebuilding Through Art program, please contact the Valmont PR team at ValmontPR@AMD-PR.com. Contact Details Valmont PR ValmontPR@AMD-PR.com Company Website https://www.lamaisonvalmont.com/

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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New Book “Free Birds Revolution” Redefines Work, Life in the Modern Economy

MBO Partners

Free Birds Revolution is available for purchase online and at leading bookstores nationwide. To celebrate the launch, Everson will host a series of live and virtual events, including workshops, Q&A sessions, and book signings. Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners, unveils a groundbreaking guide to redefining work and life in the modern economy and the future of work in his new book, Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work & the Independent Mind. Independent workforce expert and futurist Miles Everson today launched his new book “ Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work & the Independent Mind.” Everson, chief executive officer of global talent solutions company MBO Partners, offers a compelling blueprint for embracing independence as the future of work. As post-pandemic return-to-work mandates are increasing, Everson offers a timely exploration of how individuals and enterprises can all thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape. “The world of work is undergoing a seismic shift,” Everson said. “This book is a manifesto for those seeking freedom, authenticity, and intentionality in their careers, and it will guide business leaders on how to embrace this shift and create a future that works for everyone. The rise of independent professionals - what I call ‘Free Birds’ - is not a trend,” Everson added. “It’s a revolution.” Hailed as a roadmap for navigating the modern economy, Free Birds Revolution combines Everson's expertise with a wealth of data, actionable strategies, and inspiring narratives. The book delves into six transformative forces reshaping the future of work and equips readers with the mindset and tools needed to thrive as independent professionals, including: The rate of change is accelerating Progress is deflationary The fractionalization of everything From knowledge stocks to knowledge flows The war for talent The state of independence in America Everson’s insights are grounded in decades of corporate leadership at PwC and as the CEO of MBO Partners. Under his guidance, MBO has partnered with nearly 4,000 companies - including more than 30 Fortune 100 firms - helping them harness the power of independent professionals to drive innovation and agility. Advance Praise for Free Birds Revolution Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive and The Power of Regret, calls it "a smart and useful guide to the independent workforce revolution." Elaine Pofeldt, author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, describes it as "an essential first stop for anyone venturing into the world of independent work." Governor Mike Huckabee notes, "This book encapsulates the essence of breaking free from conventional constraints to forge one’s path to success." Empowering Individuals and Enterprises Alike For professionals seeking freedom and fulfillment, Free Birds Revolution provides actionable advice on cultivating an “independent mind.” From building resilience and authenticity to fostering lifelong learning and connection, Everson outlines what it takes to succeed as a “free bird” in today’s economy. For enterprises, the book offers a roadmap to becoming a “client of choice” for top independent talent. By embracing flexibility and leveraging external expertise, businesses can overcome labor shortages and unlock unprecedented innovation. Key Themes in the Book: The Independent Mindset: How courage, authenticity, and lifelong learning empower professionals to thrive as independents. The New Social Contract: Why loyalty between employers and employees has shifted—and how businesses can adapt. The Power of Independence: Practical strategies for enterprises to leverage external talent while fostering innovation. A Win-Win Future: How individuals and organizations alike benefit from embracing flexibility and independence. Why Free Birds Revolution Matters The book is a call to action for the 72 million independent workers in the U.S. and for enterprises navigating a new era of talent engagement. Through insightful analysis and vibrant storytelling, Everson highlights how independent work fosters agility, innovation, and freedom for individuals and businesses alike. Join the Free Birds Revolution Today Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work & the Independent Mind is now available for purchase. Discover how you can embrace independence — whether as an individual professional or an enterprise leader — and thrive in this bold new era of work. For more information about the book or to join the movement, visit Free Birds Revolution. About the Author: Miles Everson is a recognized leader in workforce innovation and the CEO of MBO Partners, a company dedicated to enabling the independent workforce. A dynamic speaker and advocate for the evolving nature of work, Everson blends his professional insights with a passion for helping individuals and organizations thrive. About MBO Partners® MBO Partners is a deep job platform that connects and enables independent professionals and microbusiness owners to do business safely and effectively with enterprise organizations. Its unmatched experience and industry leadership enable it to operate on the forefront of the independent economy and consistently advance the next way of working. For more information, visit mbopartners.com Contact Details MBO Partners Michelle (Mick) Lee, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) MLee@MBOPartners.com Words For Hire Karen Swim, APR karen@wordsforhirellc.com Company Website https://mbopartners.com

January 28, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

After Nasdaq IPO In April 2024, Trading Services Firm mF International Sets Sights On Boosting Global Competitiveness

Benzinga

By James Blacker, Benzinga As trading platforms become more sophisticated with fast execution times, advanced analytics capabilities and modern user experiences, brokerages face increasing pressure to innovate and invest in their infrastructure if they want to attract and retain clients. For over 20 years, mF International Limited (NASDAQ:MFI) has been serving brokerages and financial institutions with its robust suite of financial trading solutions catering to the forex, bullion and commodity markets. Through its Hong Kong-based subsidiary, m-FINANCE, the company reports that it is making a name for itself as one of Asia’s leading trading service providers. It is now seeking to expand globally, having completed its initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq in April 2024. Helping brokerages to stay competitive, m-FINANCE provides state-of-the-art forex/bullion trading platforms, innovative one-stop trading solutions, financial value-added services, mobile apps and financial information. Trading Solutions m-FINANCE’s flagship product is its mF4 Trading Platform Solution, a turnkey solution designed specifically for forex and bullion brokerage firms. The platform, which is compatible with Financial Information Exchange (FIX) protocol, includes four modules that offer a one-stop management system for brokers. The Front, Middle and Back Office modules provide the tools to easily monitor and execute trades, manage risks, open accounts and oversee business operations. The Pricing Engine, meanwhile, supports real-time price stability and accuracy with features such as integrated data feed connections, error quote filtering and automatic data feed switching during disruptions. It also includes preset price templates tailored to various market conditions, such as non-farm payrolls or slower markets. Complementing the trading platform is m-FINANCE’s Forex Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, which offers an efficient way for brokerage firms to manage introducing brokers and clients. Integrating with its trading platforms, the company believes that the cloud-based CRM system can help reduce costs and boost client retention by simplifying and standardizing operations. m-FINANCE’s trading solutions extend to liquidity services that enable brokers to send their clients’ orders to liquidity providers. Using a Straight Through Processing solution, brokers have access to fully automatic hedging, giving them the flexibility to freely switch between A-Book and B-Book modes – helping to control risks and maximize profits. Rounding out m-FINANCE’s trading products is its suite of four mobile apps that enable clients to leverage the modern trend of mobile trading. The Trader Pro app, for example, includes sentiment indicators, real-time news and flexible ad placement options. Other apps include Copy Master, which provides the tools for brokers to develop their own copy trading platform, social trading app MarketMaster as well as the MarketWatch app, which provides 24/7 forex and bullion news, real-time charts and other financial data. Other Trading Services The company, through its subsidiary, m-FINANCE, has a host of other trading services ranging from its automated ECN System, which matches buy and sell orders from different market participants, an Electronic Identity Verification Solution, Cross Platform Solutions, Interactive Charts and other value-added services.. Margin Growth In A Challenging Environment The company announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, in May 2024, with CEO Chi Weng Tam noting that the firm has shown resilience despite facing significant macroeconomic uncertainties. Financial highlights for the year are as follows: Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, decreased by 8.5%, from approximately HK$3.5 million (approximately US$4.5 million) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, to approximately HK$32.0 million (approximately US$4.1 million). This was partially offset by an increase in revenue derived from (i) initial setup, installation and customization services; (ii) white label services; and (iii) hosting, support and maintenance services. Revenue from subscriptions was approximately HK$11.4 million (approximately US$1.5 million) for fiscal year 2023, up 0.3% from approximately HK$11.4 million (approximately US$1.5 million) for fiscal year 2022. Revenue from hosting, support and maintenance services was approximately HK$4.3 million (approximately US$0.6 million) for fiscal year 2023, up by 3.6%, from approximately HK$4.2 million (approximately US$0.5 million) for fiscal year 2022. Revenue from white label services was approximately HK$2.1 million (approximately US$0.3 million) for fiscal year 2023, up by 12.3% from approximately HK$1.9 million (approximately US$0.2 million) for fiscal year 2022. Gross profit fell 2.5% to approximately HK$18.0 million (approximately US$2.3 million) for fiscal year 2023, compared with fiscal year 2022. Gross profit margin for fiscal year 2023 was 56.2%, up from 52.7% for fiscal year 2022. Net income in fiscal year 2023 fell 3% to approximately HK$6.6 million (approximately US$0.8 million) in fiscal year 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share fell 3% in fiscal year 2023 to approximately HK$0.572 (approximately US$0.073) in fiscal year 2023. Going forward, the company has stated that it is committed to further enhancing its service offerings and pursuing research and development to solidify its market position. In particular, the company hopes that its recent listing on the Nasdaq will boost its global competitiveness and position it well for future expansion. Mr. Chi Weng Tam, Executive Director and CEO of the company, commented, "Despite facing significant macroeconomic uncertainties, we have improved our gross profit margin and enhanced our service offerings in a challenging environment, particularly with respect to customization and support services, which have seen robust growth. The slight decrease in overall revenue is largely attributable to strategic adjustments in our service portfolio. We believe that our focus on innovation and operational efficiency has enabled us to maintain a strong financial position.” Check out the company’s investor relations website here. Featured photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash. 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