HRH the Crown Prince Launches CEER’s Flagship Vehicles Further Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Position in the Global Automotive Industry

• CEER’s EXOBOT electric sedan and SUV embody Saudi innovation and national ambition, combining visionary design, advanced technologies, outstanding performance, and an exceptional driving experience.
• Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, as CEER’s flagship vehicles within a broader vehicle lineup to be launched over the next five years.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PIF, revealed EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position in the global automotive industry.

Marking this occasion, His Royal Highness said: “The launch of CEER’s first vehicles represents another step forward in Saudi Arabia’s progression to build a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem. It further enables the automotive sector as a key driver of economic growth, through attracting investments, empowering national talent, and expanding the private sector’s role to further position Saudi Arabia to become a leading regional and global hub for this industry.”

EXOBOT sedan and SUV vehicles represent part of a planned portfolio of seven models that will be launched over the next five years, including midsize and compact vehicles with various propulsion options to serve different customer needs. These vehicles will be manufactured at CEER Manufacturing Complex (CMC), the largest automotive production facility in the Middle East and one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Additionally, EXOBOT sedan and SUV feature a distinctive design inspired by Saudi Arabia’s landscape, rooted in its culture, and reflective of its vision. Designed and engineered locally, the vehicles have been developed according to the highest global standards, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a rising force in the global automotive industry.

By 2034 CEER is projected to contribute USD 8 billion (over SAR 30 billion) to Saudi Arabia’s GDP, USD 21 billion (over SAR 80 billion) to trade balance improvement, and create quality direct and indirect jobs.

The announcement aligns with PIF’s efforts to develop an integrated and competitive local automotive ecosystem, as part of PIF’s mandate as a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification. PIF launched CEER in 2022 as the first Saudi vehicle brand, with the aim to support the development of the national industrial ecosystem, attract investments, create opportunities for the private sector, and increase Saudi GDP.

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UN Global Compact Launches Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework to Help Companies Turn Commitments into Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Global Compact today launched the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework, a practical global resource designed to help companies place sustainability at the core of procurement and translate sustainability commitments and requirements into day-to-day business practice.

Launched during the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, the Framework responds to a critical implementation challenge for companies operating across increasingly complex global value chains. While governments around the world are advancing regulations and policies to promote more responsible and sustainable supply chains, companies also need practical guidance to translate these expectations into the decisions, processes and supplier relationships managed by procurement functions every day.

The Framework is designed to complement, rather than replace, existing regulations, standards and sustainability frameworks. Where regulations and standards can establish what companies are expected to achieve, the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework focuses on the how: providing a practical pathway for companies to operationalize sustainability throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Developed by the UN Global Compact Coalition for Sustainable Procurement, with contributions from leading companies and expert organizations, the Framework provides a structured approach to integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into procurement. It helps companies assess their current maturity, establish the right governance and accountability, translate corporate sustainability priorities into sourcing and purchasing decisions, engage and strengthen suppliers, measure performance and continuously improve.

In doing so, the Framework aims to move sustainable procurement beyond a compliance exercise. It positions procurement as a strategic business function that can help companies manage supply chain risks, strengthen resilience, accelerate decarbonization, advance responsible business practices, foster supplier innovation and capabilities, and support long-term competitiveness.

“Our ambition is to make sustainable procurement the global norm and to give companies a practical pathway for turning that ambition into action,” said Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact. “In the years ahead, we will work with governments, companies, business associations and other partners around the world to mobilize the private sector to adopt and implement this Framework. By placing sustainability at the core of procurement, we can help transform the purchasing decisions and supplier relationships of thousands of companies into a powerful force for more resilient, responsible and sustainable global value chains.”

Procurement represents one of the most significant areas of corporate influence, connecting companies with thousands of suppliers and shaping business decisions across global value chains. As companies respond to evolving expectations related to climate action, human rights, responsible sourcing, regulation and supply chain resilience, procurement teams are increasingly responsible for turning corporate sustainability ambitions into operational decisions.

Yet implementation remains a significant challenge. Procurement teams must determine how sustainability should influence supplier selection, contracting, supplier engagement, performance management and purchasing decisions often while navigating different regulatory environments, markets and levels of supplier capability.

The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework is designed to help bridge this gap. Adaptable across industries, company sizes and geographies, it provides a common implementation approach while allowing organizations to apply the guidance according to their business context, sustainability maturity and supply chain realities. This flexibility is particularly important for global value chains, where large multinational companies and smaller suppliers may operate under very different market and regulatory conditions but increasingly need to work toward shared sustainability expectations.

“Companies increasingly understand the sustainability outcomes they are expected to deliver, including through evolving regulatory requirements. The challenge for procurement teams is translating those expectations into day-to-day decisions and supplier relationships. This Framework helps address that implementation gap by giving companies a practical approach they can apply within the procurement function,” said Pascal Vieilvoye, CEO of Concept 4

The launch marks the beginning of a broader effort to drive adoption and implementation of the Framework globally. Through the UN Global Compact’s global network and partnerships with companies, governments, business associations, public agencies and other organizations, the initiative will seek to build awareness, strengthen implementation capacity and encourage companies to embed the Framework into procurement practices and supplier engagement.

The ambition is not simply to introduce another sustainability resource, but to create a shared and practical approach to sustainable procurement that can be used across markets, industries and value chains. By connecting policy ambition with business implementation, the Framework can also support dialogue between governments and the private sector on how to accelerate more sustainable and resilient supply chains.

The 2026 High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement convened ministers, chief procurement officers, Heads of International Organizations and sustainability experts to discuss how procurement can accelerate sustainable development while strengthening competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework is publicly available and intended for organizations of all sizes seeking to integrate sustainability into procurement practices and supplier engagement.

About the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement

Established by the United Nations Global Compact in 2025, the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement brings together leading companies committed to advancing procurement as a strategic driver of sustainability, resilience and long-term business value.

Coalition members work collectively to address shared implementation challenges, exchange practical experience and develop solutions that can support companies and suppliers across global value chains. The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework was developed through this collaborative effort, drawing on the experience of participating companies and expert partners.

The Coalition is working toward a vision of making sustainable procurement the global norm, with the ambition of enabling 100,000 companies to integrate sustainability into procurement by 2030.

About the United Nations Global Compact

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit the UN Global Compact website.

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Bybit Renews RLUSD Hold & Earn Phase 3 with Zero-Fee Spot Trading and 800,000 XRP Rewards

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced Phase 3 of its exclusive RLUSD Hold & Earn program, continuing its dual-token rewards event exclusive on Bybit, powered by Ripple. In addition to bonus APR, Bybit users also get to enjoy zero fees on both ends of the RLUSD/USDT spot pair for a limited time. 

From now until Oct 18, 2026,  Bybit RLUSD Hold & Earn allows eligible Bybit users to hold RLUSD in their accounts and earn daily rewards in both RLUSD and XRP, with no staking, lock-up, or subscription required. The new phase also upgrades the fee structure on the RLUSD/USDT spot pair to 0% for both makers and takers.

Highlights – Phase 3

• Dual-Token Rewards: Participants earn RLUSD at a base APR of up to 3.5%, alongside XRP bonus rewards drawn from a 0.8M XRP prize pool, powered by Ripple
• XRP Bonus Multiplier: The XRP bonus portion scales with continuous holding duration, reaching up to 2.0x for holdings maintained for 90 days or more
• Zero-Fee Spot Trading: Starting Sep 19, 2026, the RLUSD/USDT spot pair waives both maker and taker fees, upgraded from 0% maker fees only in Phase 2
• Same Simplicity: No staking and no lock-up. Holding RLUSD is all it takes to earn rewards automatically

The XRP bonus multiplier is determined by the length of continuous holding, offering up to 2x in APR for participants holding RLUSD continuously for 90 days or above.

RLUSD is a USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple, fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury bills, USD deposits, and other cash equivalents, maintaining a stable 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, co-founded by Ripple, designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments.

Terms and conditions apply. Actual fee rates may vary by region, and users are advised to refer to the My Fee Rate page for accurate rates. For full details on the APR, multiplier, eligibility, and potential restrictions, users may visit: RLUSD Hold & Earn Phase 3: 0-Fee Trading, up to 3.5% APR & 0.8M XRP Rewards

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Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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Guideline Launches Signal, a Capital Markets Intelligence Platform Built on $200 Billion in Annual Ad Spend Data

Platform gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence ahead of quarterly earnings; generally available October 1

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guideline, a global provider of advertising intelligence and media plan management technology, today introduced Guideline Signal, a platform that gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence in a single interactive environment. Signal will be generally available October 1, 2026.

Signal is built on the dataset that more than 50 of the world’s largest hedge funds already subscribe to, and that investors in technology and media stocks have relied on for the past decade. The global dataset reflects about $200 billion in annual transactional advertising spend, sourced directly from every major holding group and many large independent media agencies. Because the data is captured at multiple points in time before a company reports quarterly results, investors can see how advertising demand for a given ticker is moving before earnings, rather than after.

With the launch, Guideline will publish KPI forecasts for nearly 40 of the tickers most in demand among investors. The forecasts cover the most important reported KPI’s for each company including total revenue and advertising revenue. The results are significant, with error rates for many of the KPI forecasts well below 3%. 

Signal replaces the spreadsheets and file deliveries investors have traditionally received with an interactive interface. Users can explore charts and tables, pin the views relevant to their coverage to a personal dashboard, set alerts for movements in tracked metrics and connect the data directly to their own analytical environments. The platform also includes proprietary datapoints such as ticker-level forward bookings, CPM pricing, product category drivers and competitive share.

“We built Signal alongside the investors who use our data every day,” said Joseph Berger, Managing Director of Capital Markets at Guideline. “The dataset was always strong. What Signal adds is the accurate forecasts, the intelligence behind each ticker and a read on the whole market that investors can’t get anywhere else.”

Signal is organized around three areas:

• Company Intelligence – a view of each covered ticker that combines KPI forecasts with the best models to predict the KPI, the spend data behind them, including committed spend, forward bookings, category drivers, and competitive share.
  
  
  
  
• Market Intelligence – the US advertising market as a whole: total spend trends, media types and subtypes, product category data and a leaderboard of the biggest movers, so each company can be read against the market it operates in.
  
  
  
  
• Industry Insights – published research from Guideline’s Insights and Analytics team, on a recurring schedule and around specific themes, to help investors focus on the dynamics impacting the media industry.

Investment teams can request a demonstration at guideline.ai/contact or through their Guideline representative.

About Guideline

Guideline is a global provider of advertising intelligence and media plan management technology used by the world’s leading advertisers, agencies, publishers, investors and consulting firms to plan, buy and manage advertising. Its media plan management software administers more than $300 billion in media budgets across 60,000 media plans and 10,000 active users. Its proprietary spend and pricing data covers approximately $200 billion in annual media investment across 65 countries, the most complete and transparent view of the global advertising market available.

For more information, visit www.guideline.ai.

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Red Sea Global and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group Inaugurate The Red Sea Hospital

– The new hospital advances RSG’s vision for an integrated healthcare ecosystem across its destinations

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the patronage of H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, today inaugurated The Red Sea Hospital in strategic partnership with Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group (HMG), marking a major milestone in the continued development of The Red Sea and strengthening access to advanced healthcare for employees, residents, local communities and guests.

Managed and operated by HMG, one of Saudi Arabia’s top leading healthcare providers, the state-of-the-art hospital brings together advanced medical care, experienced healthcare professionals and modern technology, reinforcing RSG’s and HMG’s commitment to creating safe, resilient and fully integrated destinations. The partnership brings together RSG’s expertise in developing integrated destinations with HMG’s experience in advanced healthcare delivery, clinical operations and digitally enabled medical services.

“The opening of The Red Sea Hospital is another important step in delivering on our commitment to build complete destinations where people can visit, live and work with confidence. A world-class destination is about far more than exceptional resorts and experiences; it requires the infrastructure and services that allow people and communities to thrive. Through our partnership with HMG, we are combining destination-scale planning with advanced healthcare expertise to establish a responsive and integrated healthcare ecosystem across The Red Sea,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.

The Red Sea Hospital offers emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, specialized clinics, surgical facilities and integrated digital health services. Fully licensed by the Ministry of Health and designed to meet local and international standards, the hospital combines advanced technology with patient-centered care to provide a seamless and responsive healthcare experience.

Mr. Faisal Al Nassar, President & CEO of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group, said: “Our partnership with Red Sea Global reflects a shared ambition to establish a healthcare model that meets the needs of a world-class destination. The Red Sea Hospital combines HMG’s clinical expertise, experienced medical teams, advanced technology and patient-centred approach with RSG’s vision for a fully integrated destination.”

The opening represents the next major step in the expansion of Red Sea Health, RSG’s healthcare brand established to deliver world-class, integrated medical services across its destinations. Managed by HMG, The Red Sea Hospital will serve as a central clinical component of this wider healthcare ecosystem, drawing on HMG’s medical and operational expertise. The healthcare network is set to include six pharmacies and a dedicated medical emergency services system capable of rapid response and hospital transfers.

The partnership supports the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 by strengthening healthcare access, supporting quality of life and enabling the continued growth of the Kingdom’s tourism sector.

Since welcoming its first guests in 2023, The Red Sea has continued to expand its selection of resorts, infrastructure and essential services. Today the destination has 11 hotels open, with six additional resorts scheduled to open on Shura Island in the coming months. Access to high-quality healthcare is an important component of destination readiness and supports a safe, seamless and integrated experience for visitors, residents and employees.

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At charcha 2026, samaaj, sarkaar and bazaar convene at scale to chart India’s development agenda

NEW DELHI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — charcha, curated by the*spark forum, concluded its seventh edition on 16 September at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. 2,000+ attendees came together each day, across two days, to share learnings around livelihoods, technology, inclusion and innovation, and to discover common agendas and shared pathways to accelerate growth in the development sector. The convening featured 250+ speakers from 40 co-hosting organisations, including Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog), PRADAN, Eternal, SEWA, DBS Foundation, EkStep Foundation, Meta, Meesho, Janaagraha, Mahindra Rise, J-PAL, Central Square Foundation, The/Nudge and others. Panel discussions, workshops and plenaries ran across eight core themes: Inclusive Livelihoods, Tech4Good, Policy & Governance, Entrepreneurship & Informal Livelihoods, Rural & Agri Livelihoods, Education & Skilling, Climate & Green Jobs and Philanthropy & CSR.

At its core, charcha is built on aligning samaaj (civil society), sarkaar (government) and bazaar (markets) with intent to drive large-scale, sustainable change. Sessions ran at full capacity throughout both days, with eminent speakers such as K T Rama Rao, S Niranjan Reddy, Renana Jhabvala, Meenakshi Ramesh, Dr. Saurabh Garg IAS, Rohit Kansal IAS, Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Mekin Maheshwari, Prabhakar L, Raj Gilda, Shobini Mukherji and Vidit Aatrey taking the stage.

The convening opened on a musical note, with a performance by the contemporary percussion ensemble Tāl Fry. As the applause settled, Jerold Pereira, Managing Director of the*spark forum, welcomed delegates with a call to ensure intelligence and technology are built for Bharat from the start, rather than retrofitted onto it later. The opening plenary that followed, ‘Intelligence Infrastructure: How India Can Build the World’s First AI Development State’, set the tone for the two days, with panellists arguing that India’s real AI advantage lies in its data rather than in compute or models, and that trust, more than technology, will decide whether that data ever reaches the people it is meant to serve.

A highlight of the event was the model of an AI-empowered village that delegates could walk through. Co-created with Jan AI, the ‘Bharat AI Experiential Centre’ brought together 12 of India’s leaders in ‘AI for Bharat’, including the Ministry of Rural Development (Government of India,) Noora Health, Piramal Foundation, Leap 300, Haqdarshak, Meesho, Karya, Wadhwani AI, EkStep Foundation, Rocket Learning, Jan AI and ITC MAARS. Together, they gave people a chance to experience a day in the life of a rural Indian citizen, seeing how the ASHA worker, the farmer, the kirana owner and children used AI solutions made with their needs in mind. With live solutions across five thematic areas covering health, market access, education, employability and agriculture, it was the most visited and talked-about corner of the convening.

Alongside the AI Village, charcha 2026 also served as a launchpad for new tools for the ecosystem. GxD Hub and The/Nudge, working with the Gates Foundation, NextWealth, Karya and Myna Mahila, launched the AI-Data Skills Framework (AISF), the first attempt to map the millions of Indians who annotate, enrich, audit and improve the data that trains AI systems into five defined roles, to enable a path toward recognised careers rather than fragmented gig tasks. The event also saw a clutch of new research shape the conversation: the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) launched its ‘Women’s Listening Study Report’; Generation India Foundation released ‘India’s Workforce Ecosystem’, mapping pathways and gaps across the country’s workforce landscape; and The/Nudge’s EIP programme unveiled ‘Livelihoods at the Margins’, a compendium of livelihood research and programme design for the country’s most vulnerable households.

charcha 2026 was also the launchpad for seven new Jan AI Cafes across Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Rohit Kansal IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (Government of India,) inaugurated these community-run centres, where trained local entrepreneurs help close the last-mile access gap by serving rural citizens in their own language.

The closing session, ‘Samriddh Gaon: The Village that is Never the Same’, brought the two days full circle. It reframed samaaj, sarkaar and bazaar not as separate actors but as enablers, orchestrators and diffusion partners for transformation, echoing the convening’s opening argument that trust, not technology, will decide whether growth can be inclusive, sustainable and responsive to the needs of all Indians in the next decade. The conversations gave way to celebration as this year’s edition closed on a vibrant note, with renowned singer and composer Shekhar Ravjiani in conversation with Sarthak Kaushik. The organisers also confirmed that charcha will return to New Delhi in September 2027.

That continuity is part of charcha’s story. Since its inception in 2020, charcha has grown into one of India’s foremost platforms for cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. And this year’s event, marked by the enthusiastic participation of sector leaders and powerful voices from across the development ecosystem, was a vote of confidence in the timeliness and relevance of the*spark forum’s mission.

About the*spark forum

the*spark forum is India’s leading platform for dialogue and collaboration on livelihoods, curating cross-sector convenings that inspire ideas, partnerships and action toward a poverty-free India.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.98 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $17.1 Billion

Bitmine owns 4.9% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.1 million

Bitmine is 98% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 15 months

ETH is the best performing macro asset in Q3 of 2026 to date, outperforming the S&P 500 by 6,519bp

Tom Lee to deliver the keynote at KBW on September 30, 2026

Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026

Bitmine’s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP

Bitmine has 5,067,309 staked ETH, representing $13.6 billion at $2,688 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors

Bitmine owns $105 million of Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS), now one of the only publicly listed equities in the world to provide investors indirect exposure to OpenAI

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings & Marketable Securities + “Moonshots” total $17.1 billion, including 5.98 million ETH tokens, total cash & marketable securities of $714 million, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + “moonshots” holdings totaling $17.1 billion.

As of September 20, 2026 at 9:00pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 5,983,940 ETH at $2,688 per ETH (per Coinbase), 212 Bitcoin (BTC), $180 million stake in Beast Industries, $105 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and total cash & marketable securities of $714 million. Bitmine’s ETH holdings are 4.9% of the ETH supply (of 122.1 million ETH).

“We believe a crypto bull market is underway, having started in late June, driven by a multitude of factors including the rotation from AI back to crypto, strengthening crypto fundamentals centered around both tokenization and AI and lastly, the ending of the 4-year cycle. With only little more than a week left in calendar third quarter (3Q26), the outperformance of Ethereum as a macro asset continues to strengthen. Quarter to date, ETH is outperforming by 6,519bp, dwarfing other macro assets,” stated Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

“To us, this massive outperformance of ETH in 3Q26 is viewed as a prelude to a potentially stronger up move in the 4th quarter of 2026. Given institutions have underweighted crypto in 2026, partially due to the outperformance of AI stocks in early 2026, we expect institutions to substantially increase their exposure in the final 3 months of 2026. We believe this could add meaningful upside to the gains seen since June 30th,” continued Lee.

Tom Lee will also deliver the keynote at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 on September 30 at 11:20 a.m. at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. The 25-minute keynote is part of Korea Blockchain Week, one of Asia’s leading blockchain and digital asset conferences. Additional information is available on the Korea Blockchain Week website.

“Over the past week, we acquired 27,562 ETH. Bitmine’s track record of consistent buying of crypto is unmatched by any public company in the world. Bitmine has bought ETH each and every week since the inception of its ETH Treasury Strategy on June 30, 2025,” stated Lee.

On July 16, 2026, Bitmine released the latest Chairman’s Message (link here) for July 2026. The title of the Message is “ETH is the cure for the Uncanny Valley of Wealth.”

Earlier in 2026, Bitmine launched MAVAN (the Made in America VAlidator Network), the institutional-grade staking platform. While MAVAN was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN has expanded to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure. A portion of Bitmine’s ETH is already staked on the MAVAN platform.

As of September 20, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 5,067,309 ($13.6 billion at $2,688 per ETH). “Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward would be $421 million on an annualized basis (using 2.62% 7-day BMNR yield),” stated Lee.

“Annualized staking revenues are now projected at $357 million. And this 5.1 million ETH is 85% of the 5.98 million ETH held by Bitmine. Bitmine’s own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.62% (annualized),” continued Lee.

Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $1.2 billion (5-day average, as of September 18, 2026), ranking #100 in the US, behind Eaton Corp (rank #99) and ahead of Ciena Corp (rank #101) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine’s crypto holdings reign as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which reportedly owns 845,080 BTC valued at approximately $75 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

Bitmine management believes the GENIUS Act and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2026 as the US action on August 15, 1971, which ended the Bretton Woods system and took the U.S. dollar off the gold standard 55 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

The Chairman’s message can be found here:

https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/ 

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About Bitmine

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), together with its subsidiaries (“Bitmine” or the “Company”), is a blockchain technology infrastructure company operating across institutional digital asset staking and validation services, bitcoin mining, and strategic digital asset management. As the world’s leading Ethereum Treasury company, it implements an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. The Company provides institutional-grade staking and validation infrastructure—through which it earns staking rewards and validation income—alongside bitcoin mining activities. Bitmine holds digital assets strategically, generating yield on those holdings to support liquidity and capital formation. Since 2025, the Company has expanded its blockchain infrastructure capabilities, including developing and deploying MAVAN, its institutional staking and validation platform. The Company’s activities further include investments in early-stage blockchain opportunities (“moonshot” investments) and ancillary mining, hosting, and consulting services.

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Forward Looking Statements 

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not purely historical and can generally be identified by terms such as “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “targets,” “goals,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “view,” “see,” or similar expressions, or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. This press release specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things: (i) the Company’s goal of acquiring 5% of the total ETH supply (the “Alchemy of 5%” initiative) and statements that the Company is 98% of the way to achieving this goal in 15 months; (ii) the Company’s digital asset accumulation and treasury strategy, including statements regarding continued weekly ETH acquisitions since the inception of the ETH Treasury Strategy on June 30, 2025 and the Company’s status as the largest ETH treasury in the world; (iii) the Company’s staking operations, including projected annualized ETH staking rewards of approximately $421 million at scale (assuming Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners using 2.62% 7-day BMNR yield), currently projected annualized staking revenues of approximately $357 million, the 7-day yield of 2.62% (annualized), and that 85% of Bitmine’s ETH holdings are currently staked; (iv) MAVAN’s expansion to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure, and its intended position as a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors; (v) the belief that a crypto bull market is underway, having started in late June, driven by the rotation from AI back to crypto, strengthening crypto fundamentals centered around tokenization and AI, and the ending of the 4-year cycle; (vi) statements regarding ETH’s performance as the best performing macro asset in Q3 2026 to date, outperforming the S&P 500 by 6,519bp; (vii) the belief that ETH’s outperformance in Q3 2026 is a prelude to a potentially stronger up move in Q4 2026 and the expectation that institutions will substantially increase their crypto exposure in the final 3 months of 2026, which could add meaningful upside to the gains seen since June 30th; (viii) management’s belief that the GENIUS Act and SEC Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2026 as the end of the Bretton Woods system in 1971 and that investments resulting therefrom will prove better than gold; (ix) statements regarding the Company’s investments, including that its investment in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) provides investors indirect exposure to OpenAI and its $180 million stake in Beast Industries; and (x) statements regarding the value of the Company’s crypto, cash, marketable securities, and “moonshot” holdings, including aggregate holdings of $17.1 billion and ETH holdings representing 4.9% of the total ETH supply.

These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the extreme volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices, including ETH and Bitcoin, and the speculative nature of digital asset investments; the risk that historical ETH price movements, technical analysis indicators, and relative performance versus other macro assets will not recur or are not indicative of future performance; the Company’s reliance on third-party pricing sources (including Coinbase) and reported market values in calculating the value of its crypto, cash, marketable securities, and “moonshot” holdings, and the risk that such values fluctuate materially after the date and time referenced in this release; changes in market conditions affecting the trading price and trading volume of the Company’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock, and the risk that the Company’s inclusion in the Russell 1000 index does not produce anticipated benefits; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its digital asset acquisition strategy, continue its record of weekly ETH acquisitions, and achieve its ETH accumulation targets, including the “Alchemy of 5%” goal; the Company’s ability to finance its business operations, Ethereum treasury operations, and MAVAN expansion; operational, security, and technological risks associated with the Company’s staking and validation operations, including network failures, slashing events, cybersecurity breaches, and protocol changes; the risk that actual staking participation, yields, rewards, and revenues differ materially from the projected amounts described in this release, which are based on a 7-day yield and assume ETH is fully staked at scale; the accuracy of beliefs regarding the existence, timing, duration, and drivers of a crypto bull market, including the expected rotation from AI to crypto, the strengthening of crypto fundamentals, and the timing of the 4-year cycle; the risk that the anticipated stronger up move in Q4 2026 does not occur and that institutions do not increase their crypto exposure as expected; competition in the digital asset treasury, staking, and mining industries; the Company’s dependence on key personnel, including executive leadership and advisors; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, blockchain technology, and staking activities in the United States and globally, including the ultimate enactment, implementation, and interpretation of the GENIUS Act and other pending legislation and regulatory initiatives; actions by the SEC, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies affecting digital assets and related businesses; risks related to the Company’s investments in early-stage blockchain opportunities (“moonshot” investments), including the investments in Eightco Holdings (including the nature and extent of any indirect exposure to OpenAI) and Beast Industries; macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates, Federal Reserve monetary policy, labor market conditions, war risks, rising yields, and general economic conditions affecting investor sentiment toward digital assets; the unpredictability of cryptocurrency market cycles and the accuracy of expectations regarding future crypto cycles; changes to the Ethereum protocol, including staking mechanics, validator requirements, and reward structures; the performance of third-party service providers, exchanges, custodians, and staking partners; risks related to the concentration of the Company’s assets in digital currencies, particularly Ethereum; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information available to management as of the date of this release and reflect management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, views, and beliefs concerning future events and circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including those described above and in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of these filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Bitmine expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, revise, or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio at NYSE with UNGA in Focus: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on September 21^st

• Officials and guests of the United States Department of State will be at the NYSE as the High-level week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly commences.
  • In a statement, the U.S. Department of States says it will pursue one clear goal: delivering prosperity through peace, by bringing the UN ‘back to basics.’
  • The UN event convenes world leaders to New York each year.
  • This year’s UNGA theme is ‘Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.’
• Forus CEO Sahir Jaggi will join NYSE Live to discuss the AI healthcare startup’s latest funding round.
  • The company announced $150 million in Series C funding earlier this month.
  • Forus’ latest funding round boosts its valuation to $3 billion.
  • Forus is on a mission to connect doctors, pharmacies, payers, and the biopharma industry to bring new science to the patients who need it.
• Investors begin the week tracking the latest geopolitical and economic developments.
  • ICE Brent Crude is trading at about $101 a barrel as the U.S. and Iran exchanged threats to continue attacks in the Middle East.
  • The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remains close to 5% after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week.

Opening Bell

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and officials of the United States Department of State recognize the 81st Session of the United States General Assembly

Closing Bell

Ecolab (NYSE: ECL) and the Water Resilience Coalition celebrate Climate Week NYC

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TOMMY HILFIGER LAUNCHES IN.TOMMY.COM, OPENING THE DOORS TO THE BRAND’S WORLD IN INDIA

The new official e-commerce website — the first tommy.com experience in India — invites fans into the brand’s lifestyle of confidence, optimism and charm.

The Fall 2026 collection leads the launch, with a modern wardrobe of ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ icons across men’s, women’s and kids’.

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is part of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), launches in.tommy.com, the brand’s official e-commerce website in India. Operated by PVH Arvind Fashion Private Limited, PVH’s joint venture with Arvind Fashions Limited in India, the new destination brings the complete TOMMY HILFIGER experience directly to consumers across the country.

For the first time, fans across India can shop the breadth of the TOMMY HILFIGER brand directly through its own website — bringing its collections and stories together in one place, from the classics that have shaped its style for more than four decades to the latest seasonal arrivals.

“TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the most loved brands in India, and this launch gives our community a new way to experience everything Tommy has to offer,” said Amisha Jain, Managing Director and CEO, Arvind Fashions Limited. “The new e-commerce platform brings our full world together — the product, the storytelling and the brand’s unmistakable energy. Together with our partners at PVH, we’re creating an experience designed specifically for India while staying true to what has made Tommy resonate around the globe.”

Fall 2026 leads the launch, continuing the TOMMY HILFIGER vision of modern prep classics. Rooted in New York style, the collection reimagines timeless silhouettes through richer textures, refined craftsmanship and a confident seasonal perspective. At its heart are the icons that have shaped the American wardrobe for generations. The cable-knit sweater emerges as a hero, while comfortable crewnecks and quarter-zips that bring warmth and texture to seasonal layering. The polo and prep rugby return in updated proportions and elevated fabrications, while denim provides an effortless foundation throughout.

“Our fans in India have a real connection to the Tommy icons, and now we can bring the entire brand experience closer to them,” said Satyen Momaya, CEO, PVH Arvind Fashion Private Limited. “At our new online home, these essential pieces of the prep wardrobe are easy to shop. It’s warm, optimistic and welcoming — and now it’s just one click away.”

The launch of in.tommy.com expands the established presence of the TOMMY HILFIGER brand in India, which already currently reaches consumers through over 100 standalone stores and 250 department store shop-in-shops, representing more than 350 doors across the market. The new e-commerce platform extends that reach nationwide, connecting the brand’s physical retail network with its own dedicated digital experience.

Friends and followers of the brand are invited to join the conversation on social media using #TommyHilfiger and @TommyHilfiger.

About TOMMY HILFIGER

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized premium lifestyle brands, welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the spirit of Americana, the brand is defined by its red, white and blue DNA, rooted in expressions that are vibrant, confident and brave. The brand’s collections celebrate “Prep made Modern,” fusing timeless classics with a fresh twist. Tommy Hilfiger offers premium quality and value to consumers worldwide under the TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS lifestyles, with a breadth of collections and products including men’s, women’s and kids’ sportswear, denim, accessories, footwear and fragrance.

Part of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), global retail sales of TOMMY HILFIGER products were approximately $9 billion in 2025, with broad distribution around the world, including its largest global flagship store at tommy.com. Connect with TOMMY HILFIGER on Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.

About PVH Corp.

PVH is one of the world’s largest fashion companies, driven by its two iconic brands, Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. For more than 140 years, PVH has connected with and inspired consumers globally and now operates in more than 40 countries worldwide. For more information, visit PVH.com.

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Research Reveals Where the Internet Really Slows Down

Sep 21: Most people associate network performance with bandwidth, that is, the amount of data that can be transferred per second. However, for many of today’s digital services, latency is just as important.

“If you are downloading a large film, bandwidth is usually the main factor determining how long it takes. But for interactive services such as video calls, online gaming and virtual reality, latency has a much greater impact on the user experience,” says Simon Sundberg.

In his thesis, What’s the Delay? Understanding Latency Across the Network, he examines latency across several parts of the internet infrastructure, including internet service provider networks, web servers and the satellite-based Starlink network.

THE LARGEST DELAYS OCCUR CLOSEST TO USERS

One of the main findings is that the largest delays often occur closest to the user, in the so-called “last mile” between the internet service provider and the connected device.

“We found that the greatest delays did not necessarily occur out on the wider internet. In many cases, the problems were located in the final stretch to the user, where traffic is often carried over Wi-Fi,” says Simon Sundberg.

The research shows that access networks remain a significant source of latency and that delays can sometimes reach one second or more. Such delays are clearly noticeable in applications such as video conferencing and online gaming.

UNCOVERING HIDDEN DELAYS

Improving the internet first requires the ability to identify and measure the underlying problems. For this reason, the thesis focuses on developing new tools capable of monitoring network latency in real time without disrupting traffic. These tools make use of technologies such as eBPF, which enables network traffic analysis directly within the operating system kernel with minimal overhead.

The measurements revealed that major latency spikes can occur within web server software itself, long before information is transmitted to the user. The research also identified how various mechanisms within Starlink’s satellite network influence network delays.

“Most of the time, the internet works extremely well, but occasional sudden delays can cause a video call to break up or an online game to freeze. Our research shows that these problems can have many different causes and may arise in several different parts of the network,” says Simon Sundberg.

TOOLS ALREADY BEING USED IN PRACTICE

The results of the thesis have not remained confined to academia. Several of the tools developed as part of the research are already being used by internet service providers and global Content Delivery Networks. These tools make it possible to continuously monitor latency and identify user-affecting problems more quickly.

“By making latency visible, network operators and service providers gain a better understanding of where problems occur and how they can be addressed. Ultimately, the hope is that this will contribute to a better internet experience for everyone,” says Simon Sundberg.