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What’s New for 2026?

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / DealFlow Events today announced the launch of the DealFlow Discovery Conference, an expanded version of its flagship event formerly known as The Microcap Conference. Set to take place at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, January 28-29, 2026, the newly branded conference reflects a broader focus on capital formation – now welcoming both public and private high-growth companies to connect with investors, strategic partners, and capital markets professionals.

While the name has changed, the mission remains the same: to connect emerging companies with institutional and retail investors in an investment-focused environment. The 2026 event will be the largest yet, offering unlimited one-on-one meetings, expert-led discussions, and unmatched networking.

“The DealFlow Discovery Conference is where high-growth companies come to be discovered,” said Steven Dresner, Founder of DealFlow Events. “This evolution of the Microcap Conference was driven by what investors want – more access to pre-IPO and late-stage private companies.”

What’s New for 2026

This conference opens the door to a wider range of investment opportunities, expanding beyond public microcap companies to feature:

• Venture-Backed Companies – early-stage innovators raising capital and seeking strategic relationships

• Private Equity-Backed (Pre-IPO) Companies – growth-stage businesses preparing for the public markets

• Public Companies – U.S.-listed issuers focused on investor engagement and capital raising

• Foreign Companies – international firms seeking U.S.-based capital and exposure

This expansion responds to a growing trend: institutional interest in private market opportunities. By including private and pre-IPO companies, the DealFlow Discovery Conference is now even more valuable for investors – and for companies looking to raise capital.

Attendees can still expect the high standards, streamlined format, and energy that have defined the event since its inception. For those who’ve attended in the past, it’s a bigger, broader version of the conference they already trust. For new participants – especially private companies – it’s a chance to connect directly with serious investors in a format built for fundraising.

For more information and to apply to attend or present, visit www.DealFlowDiscoveryConference.com.

Media Contact:

Phillip LoFaso
phillip@dealflowevents.com
(516) 876-8006

SOURCE: DealFlow Events

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Expands AI-ready Atlas Data Vault to >20B Global Electricity, Transport and Weather Records

OTTAWA, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / BluWave-ai announced significant milestones in the company’s intellectual property and data capabilities. The Ottawa-based company is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) software for renewable energy and transport electrification at the forefront of the global energy transition. BluWave-ai has expanded its patent portfolio to 11 patents granted and 43 patent applications filed in various countries, alongside growing the proprietary BluWave-ai Atlas data platform to over 20 billion AI pre-processed records.

These achievements underscore the company’s innovation in developing the software systems critical for the future of renewable energy and electric transport. The expanded patent portfolio protects the company’s cutting-edge technologies using AI to optimize energy grids, manage electric vehicle (EV) charging, and enhance energy storage. This patent portfolio serves as a foundational strategy to manage the fluctuating grid-level electricity load and renewable generation with batteries and EVs, a capability that will be increasingly required by system operators globally as EV and renewable deployment continues around the world.

As of the end of 2024, the global EV fleet had reached almost 58 million vehicles, a number projected to surpass 250 million vehicles by 2030 (Source: Neklar, July 2025). This growth will be complemented by significant expansion in renewable energy infrastructure, with global wind power capacity projected to reach around 2,100 GW by 2030 (Source: Ember, August 2024, citing IEA, BNEF, and GWEC forecasts) and solar power capacity expected to exceed 7,000 GW by 2030 (Source: SolarPower Europe, May 2025).

The massive scale of the BluWave-ai Atlas data platform complements the company’s innovative technologies by providing an unparalleled foundation for training and deploying highly accurate AI models. This powerful combination of cutting-edge AI and a robust data infrastructure ensures the solutions from BluWave-ai are not only groundbreaking, but also highly effective and scalable, enabling superior performance and faster deployment, delivering significant value to clients from day one worldwide.

“Our continued growth in both patent protection and data scale reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering the global energy transition,” said Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai. “By securing our innovations and building an immense, AI-ready data foundation, we are accelerating the development and deployment of solutions that make renewable energy more reliable and electric transportation more efficient. This positions us as the foundational tech provider to the electricity and electrified transport industry for managing energy in real time.”

“BluWave-ai’s innovative technologies are empowering the global evolution of traditional electrical grids toward more sustainable, efficient, and resilient software-defined smart grids in the face of growing energy demands and climate changes,” said Thomas Triplet, VP of Technology at BluWave-ai, “Our portfolio covers foundational inventions of AI driven systems management for our utility and transport customers.”

Adding to this sentiment, Mike McLean, CEO of Innovation Asset Collective, stated, “At IAC, we know that when innovators own their ideas, they unlock real growth. This equips Canadian businesses with the funding, tools, and knowledge to prioritize IP ownership, and compete on the global stage.”

“BLG is proud to work with this exciting, dynamic Canadian success story, assisting BluWave-ai to build a robust and diverse IP portfolio, to mine and protect their multiple innovations, to increase their shareholder value, and to open up new opportunities nationally and overseas,” said Jeff Coghlan, lawyer and partner at the Canadian law firm BLG, “BluWave’s strong and growing patent portfolio is a validation of its cutting-edge technology. We look forward to expanding our collaboration with BluWave-ai, as the company ushers in a new era of energy transition and transportation electrification.”

The patent portfolio is embedded in the advanced AI-powered software platform of BluWave-ai which is designed to address key real time challenges in the electricity sector, supporting its product initiatives in:

• Smart Grid Optimization: This AI platform revolutionizes energy grid management, allowing utilities, independent power producers, and system operators to optimize renewable energy assets, predict energy demand, and make data-driven decisions in real-time. This leads to reduced operational costs, lower carbon footprints, and enhanced grid stability.

• EV Everywhere: Empowers EV drivers with intelligent control over their charging, optimizing energy consumption for cost savings and reduced carbon emissions. It intelligently shifts charging to align with lower electricity rates and cleaner energy sources, while also supporting grid stability through demand response capabilities.

• EV Fleet Orchestrator: Designed for electrifying fleet operations, this product intelligently manages EV fleet charging and dispatch. By integrating factors like energy price, peak demand constraints, and local generation from solar and battery energy storage and vehicle schedules, it optimizes energy use across mixed fleets, significantly reducing operating costs and emissions.

• Energy Storage Autopilot: This AI-driven platform provides automated, real-time optimization for battery energy storage systems (BESS). It is grid-aware, enabling BESS to participate effectively in energy markets, manage peak demands, and seamlessly integrate fluctuating renewable energy sources, maximizing the value and lifespan of energy storage assets.

With a growing global footprint globally deployed in Japan, the Middle East, India, Europe, and throughout North America, BluWave-ai is poised to continue its leadership in building the intelligent software foundation essential for a sustainable, electrified future.

Customers can access the company’s extensive patent portfolio and the BluWave-ai Atlas data platform through product purchases, or directly via an IP usage license for specific applications.

Additionally, customers may acquire direct licenses to use the BluWave-ai Atlas data platform via a SaaS subscription model.

Contact:

Brandon Paul
Senior Corporate Marketing Manager
Email: info@bluwave-ai.com

SOURCE: BluWave-ai

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WHITBY, ON / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Consumer Choice Award is pleased to announce the 2025 award recipients in the Durham Region. These businesses have been meticulously selected through independent market research, reflecting their commitment to excellence and unparalleled service in their city. Consumer Choice Award celebrates those who have consistently set the benchmark for quality and customer satisfaction. Congratulations to the 2025 Durham Region Consumer Choice Award Winners.

DURHAM REGION AWARD RECIPIENTS

A R Business Brokers Inc., Brokerage. Business Brokers www.aldrin.ca	Anchor Point Fusion Bar & Grill Restaurants – Pub/Sports Bar www.anchorpointcourtice.com
AZON Bookkeeping Services Inc. Payroll Services www.azonbookkeepingservices.com	Captain Electric Electrical Contractor / Electrician www.captainelectric.ca
Colin’s Roofing & Eavestrough Eavestroughs www.colinsroofing.ca	Counter Reactions Counter Tops www.counterreactions.com
Double Diamond Air Duct Cleaning Duct and Furnace Cleaning www.doublediamondduct.ca	Durham First Aid Inc. Health & Safety Training www.durhamfirstaid.com
Durham Osteopathy Osteopathy www.durhamosteopathy.ca	Durham Travel Travel Agencies www.durhamtravel.ca
Emerald Professional Painters Painting Contractor www.emeraldpainting.ca	F45 Training Health and Fitness Centre www.f45training.com/ca/studio/ajaxcentral/
Harmony Creek Golf Centre Ltd Golf Courses – Public www.harmonycreekgolf.com	Hawley Crescent Catering & Events Caterers www.hawleycrescent.ca
JH Party & Tent Rentals Party Equipment Rental www.jhpartyrentals.com	Jubilee Pavilion Banquet & Conference Centre Wedding Venues www.jubileepavilion.ca
Michaela Mary Photography Photographer – Commercial www.michaelamary.com	Mo’s Auto Body and Restoration Automobile Body Shop www.mosautobodyandrestoration.com
Ontario Truck Training Academy Driving School Truck www.otta.ca	Oshawa Dental House Cosmetic Dentistry www.oshawadentalhouse.com
Pavestar Asphalt Solutions Paving Contractor www.pavestar.ca	Prestige Carpet Cleaning Carpet and Rug Cleaning www.prestigecarpetcleaning.ca
ProHealth Oshawa Physio & Rehab Physiotherapists www.prohealthoshawaphysio.ca	Rising Spirit Bed, Breakfast & Beyond Bed and Breakfast www.risingspirit.ca
San Jude’s Bridal Bridal Stores www.sanjudesbridal.com	Sharpe Aluminum & Siding Siding www.sharpe-aluminum-siding.ca
Skylark Tree Care Inc. Tree Services www.skylarktreecare.com	The Bollywood Tacos Restaurants – Indian Cuisine www.thebollywoodtacos.com
The Shawn Lepp Group Real Estate Real Estate Residential www.shawnlepp.com	Woitzik Polsinelli LLP Lawyer General Practice www.durhamlawyer.ca

Learn more about 2025 Durham Region Consumer Choice Award Winners HERE.

About Consumer Choice Award:
Consumer Choice Award has been recognizing and promoting business excellence in North America since 1987. Its rigorous selection process ensures that only the most outstanding service providers in each category earn this prestigious recognition. Visit www.ccaward.com to learn more.

Contact Information:
Sumi Saleh
Communications Manager
ssaleh@ccaward.com

SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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HOUSTON, TEXAS / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) (the “Company” or “Envirotech”), a leading provider of electric commercial vehicles, today announced that it has resolved to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock and has determined the ratio to be 1-for-10. The Company’s stockholders approved the reverse stock split and granted the Company board of directors the authority to determine the exact split ratio and when to proceed with the reverse stock split at the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders held on May 1, 2025.

The reverse stock split will become effective on August 6, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, and the Company’s common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) as of the open of trading on August 8, 2025 under the existing ticker symbol “EVTV”. The new CUSIP number for the Company’s common stock will be 29414V 308.

When the reverse stock split becomes effective, every ten (10) shares of Envirotech’s issued and outstanding common stock will be automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share of common stock without any change in the par value per share or the total number of authorized shares. The reverse stock split will reduce the number of outstanding shares of Envirotech’s common stock from approximately 35.3 million shares to approximately 3.5 million shares.

No fractional shares would be issued if, as a result of the Reverse Stock Split, a registered stockholder would otherwise become entitled to a fractional share. Instead, stockholders who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional shares because they hold a number of shares not evenly divisible by the final ratio will automatically be entitled to receive an additional share of Common Stock. In other words, any fractional share will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Envirotech’s transfer agent, Issuer Direct Corporation, will serve as the exchange agent for the reverse stock split. Registered stockholders holding pre-split shares of the Company’s common stock electronically in book-entry form are not required to take any action to receive post-split shares. Those stockholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or in “street name” will have their positions automatically adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split, subject to each broker’s particular processes, and will not be required to take any action in connection with the reverse stock split.

Proportional adjustments will be made to the number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise or vesting of Envirotech’s outstanding stock options and warrants, as well as the applicable exercise prices, and to the number of shares issuable under the Company’s equity incentive plan and other existing agreements.

Additional information about the reverse stock split can be found in Envirotech’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2025, a copy of which is available at www.sec.gov.

About Envirotech Vehicles

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the electric vehicle landscape by designing and manufacturing electric commercial vehicles that offer sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation solutions. Committed to driving the future of mobility, Envirotech is pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. For more information, visit www.evtvusa.com

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, prospects, or performance are forward-looking statements. While they are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including statements we make regarding the effective date of the reverse stock split, the date the Company’s common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. and the risks and uncertainties disclosed in reports filed by Envirotech with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words “will,” “estimated,” “planned,” “expected,” “believes,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “anticipated,” “outlook,” “designed,” and similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Envirotech undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances, or unanticipated events.

CONTACT:

Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.
Merrick Alpert, Chief Communications Officer
Telephone: (870) 970-3355
Email: merrick@evtvusa.com

SOURCE: Envirotech Vehicles, Inc

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As tax scams and filing errors rise, experts urge taxpayers to double-check returns and vet their preparers carefully

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / With more Americans relying on tax preparers than ever before, a growing number are unknowingly facing IRS penalties due to mistakes made by the very professionals they hired to help. According to Clear Start Tax, a national tax resolution firm, errors by unqualified or careless preparers can lead to audits, surprise bills, and even long-term debt – and in most cases, the taxpayer is still legally responsible.

“Many people assume that if a preparer files their return, they’re in the clear,” said a spokesperson for Clear Start Tax. “But the IRS holds the taxpayer accountable for the information on that return – even if it was filed by someone else.”

Recent IRS enforcement efforts have uncovered widespread issues with improperly claimed credits, underreported income, and missed documentation – often traced back to preparers who cut corners or lacked credentials. Some taxpayers only learn of the problem months later, when a letter from the IRS arrives demanding payment or launching an audit.

“We’re seeing clients come to us in shock after trusting someone who wasn’t even registered with the IRS,” the spokesperson said. “Unfortunately, it’s common for tax preparers to promise big refunds or rush through filings without explaining the risks.”

To avoid these costly outcomes, Clear Start Tax recommends taxpayers take simple precautions:

• Ask for the preparer’s PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number)

• Avoid those who guarantee large refunds without reviewing your documents

• Review your return line by line before signing

• Ensure the preparer signs the return and provides a copy

“Choosing a preparer should be treated like hiring any other financial professional – check their background, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to walk away if something feels off,” the spokesperson added. “It’s your name on that return, and you’re the one who pays if something goes wrong.”

By answering a few simple questions, taxpayers can find out if they’re eligible for the IRS Fresh Start Program and take the first step toward resolving their tax debt.

The IRS maintains a searchable directory of qualified tax preparers on its website and has issued repeated warnings about “ghost preparers” – individuals who refuse to sign returns and often vanish after tax season ends.

About Clear Start Tax

Clear Start Tax is a national tax resolution firm that helps individuals and businesses navigate IRS debt, audits, and other tax challenges. The firm provides education, support, and direct solutions to taxpayers dealing with complex IRS issues, helping them regain control of their finances with professionalism and integrity.

Need Help With Back Taxes?

Click the link below:
https://clearstarttax.com/qualifytoday/
(888) 710-3533

Contact Information

Clear Start Tax
Corporate Communications Department
tech@clearstarttax.com
(949) 800-4011

SOURCE: Clear Start Tax

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New IRS enforcement efforts zero in on digital storefronts amid growing concerns about underreported income

IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / As the IRS ramps up enforcement in 2025, online sellers on platforms like Shopify, Etsy, and Amazon may find themselves under increased scrutiny. According to tax resolution firm Clear Start Tax, self-employed e-commerce vendors could be especially vulnerable to audits and unexpected tax bills if they haven’t been keeping accurate records or reporting all income.

The IRS has made it clear that digital sales will be a priority this year, with expanded use of 1099-K forms and data analytics to identify underreporting. Sellers who rely on multiple payment platforms or who haven’t consistently filed returns may be particularly at risk.

“We’re seeing a major shift in how the IRS approaches online income,” said a spokesperson for Clear Start Tax. “What used to be considered low-risk side income is now front and center. If you’re an e-commerce seller and haven’t taken tax compliance seriously, this is the year to change that.”

The tax agency is also working closely with third-party payment processors to match transaction data with reported income. Sellers who receive payments through PayPal, Stripe, or Venmo for business purposes may also be flagged if their tax filings don’t align with reported figures.

“Even small vendors are being caught off guard by 1099-Ks showing up with higher-than-expected amounts,” the Clear Start Tax spokesperson added. “Many don’t realize that refunds, shipping fees, or canceled orders can be lumped in – and the IRS may still treat it all as income until you prove otherwise.”

Clear Start Tax encourages e-commerce sellers to review their bookkeeping practices, ensure they are filing returns on time, and seek professional guidance if they have unfiled years or back taxes. Waiting until the IRS contacts you, they warn, can limit your options.

By answering a few simple questions, taxpayers can find out if they’re eligible for the IRS Fresh Start Program and take the first step toward resolving their tax debt.

“The worst thing you can do is ignore this. If you’ve fallen behind, there are ways to get back on track without penalties spiraling out of control – but the window to act before enforcement tightens is closing quickly.”

About Clear Start Tax

Clear Start Tax is a national tax resolution firm that helps individuals and small business owners resolve back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS collections. With a team of licensed professionals, the company specializes in navigating complex IRS programs and helping taxpayers find long-term solutions to their tax challenges.

Need Help With Back Taxes?

Click the link below:
https://clearstarttax.com/qualifytoday/
(888) 710-3533

Contact Information

Clear Start Tax
Corporate Communications Department
tech@clearstarttax.com
(949) 800-4011

SOURCE: Clear Start Tax

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Key Facts:

• The innovative technology solution is designed to be rapidly deployed as a POS update without changes to core POS logic, all while delivering a seamless checkout experience for customers.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / SKUx, a leader in item-level payment acceptance and digital payment innovation and TRUNO, the leading national integrated retail technology solutions provider, today announced a partnership to enable TRUNO U.S. merchants to advance their acceptance of item-level payment programs, helping merchants unlock new revenue streams, create efficiencies, and attract new customers across a variety of use cases.

This comes at a pivotal moment in retail as brands, governments, and benefit program administrators seek more effective ways to fund and deliver value to consumers at the point of sale. SKUx enables tenders to be linked to any number of approved item lists simultaneously-whether for item-level promotional offers, wellness incentives, or government and privately funded benefit programs, providing a powerful rules-based engine for verifying product-level eligibility in real time. This allows merchants to activate highly targeted, brand-funded promotions that drive measurable results, increase basket size, strengthen customer loyalty, and capture greater share of wallet-all while delivering superior return on investment for participating brands and program sponsors.

SKUPay: Built for Merchants with Consumers Top of Mind
SKUPay is a merchant-centric solution designed with consumers in mind, offering a range of benefits. With one-to-many program acceptance, this new approach aims to transform item-level payments eligibility, offering a contemporary solution that also aligns with the expectations and preferences of today’s digital-savvy consumers. Additionally, SKUPay is payment type agnostic, allowing for flexible transaction routing and unlocking new incremental value streams that merchants can pass on to their loyal shoppers. It streamlines processes, reduces friction, and enables merchants to unlock the true potential of item-level acceptance in our modern world of commerce.

“We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with TRUNO,” said Bobby Tinsley, CEO and Co-founder of SKUx. “TRUNO’s commitment to continuous innovation will further advance our vision of transforming item-level payments for the next era of retail consumer engagement. The launch of SKUPay makes trusted, seamless SKU-level offers a reality, creating new revenue streams for merchants and consumer packaged goods brands, and ultimately improving value for the consumers who need it most.”

“Our work with SKUx expands the value TRUNO brings to our partners by innovating a new way for payment technology to drive revenue and growth and engage consumers,” said Steven Watters, President of TRUNO. “It is our goal to simplify acceptance of these types of programs for our merchants while streamlining the checkout experience for shoppers at the same time.”

About SKUx
SKUx is unlocking value with every transaction. With mobile phones, qr codes, virtual cards, and app-based payments now ubiquitous tools of commerce, SKUx is enabling brands to deliver personalized, seamless and impactful buying experiences that drive loyalty, financial inclusion and wellness over our network. The multi-patented SKUx platform is enabling the shift to trusted and universal item-level acceptance and engagement for consumers, merchants, brands, banks, payment networks and processors. For more information, visit skux.io

About TRUNO
TRUNO is the national leader in integrated retail technology solutions. With 40 years of experience and innovation, 12,000+ customer sites, unmatched customer service, and a best-in-class product portfolio, TRUNO provides secure, stable, and integrated technology solutions empowering businesses of any size to succeed in an ever-changing, competitive environment. TRUNO’s expertly vetted product portfolio includes solutions in point of sale, margin management, productivity, digital commerce, and risk management. With complete integration into sales data and operations, TRUNO delivers end-to-end technology solutions that can be crafted to meet the unique needs of each retailer. For more information, visit truno.com

SKUx Media Contact:
Kevin Sugarman
ksugarman@globalfluency.com

SOURCE: SKUx

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Gryphon Stockholder Voting Has Commenced for Special Meeting to Be Held on August 27, 2025

Gryphon’s Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends That Stockholders Vote “FOR” All Proposals

MIAMI, FL AND LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / American Bitcoin Corp. (“American Bitcoin”), a Bitcoin accumulation platform focused on building America’s Bitcoin infrastructure backbone, and Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. (Nasdaq:GRYP) (“Gryphon”), an innovative venture in the Bitcoin mining space, today announced that Gryphon stockholder voting has commenced in connection with the previously announced stock-for-stock merger transaction between American Bitcoin and Gryphon (the “Transaction”).

Upon closing of the Transaction, the combined company will operate under the American Bitcoin brand, led by the management and board of directors of American Bitcoin. The combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “ABTC,” with the Transaction currently targeted to close in early September 2025, subject to Gryphon stockholders voting to approve the proposed Transaction and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

Gryphon stockholders that owned shares as of July 25, 2025 may now vote to approve the Transaction in advance of Gryphon’s Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”), to be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, virtually at https://www.cstproxy.com/gryphondigitalmining/bc2025, unless postponed or adjourned to a later date.

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you own. The board of directors of Gryphon unanimously recommends that Gryphon stockholders vote “FOR” each of the proposals to be considered at the Special Meeting.

Gryphon stockholders can find instructions on how to vote on the proposals to be considered at the Special Meeting in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”) and accompanying proxy card that was filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025 and first mailed to Gryphon stockholders on or about August 1, 2025. A copy of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus is also available at https://www.cstproxy.com/gryphondigitalmining/bc2025.

If you have any questions or need assistance voting, please contact Okapi Partners LLC, Gryphon’s proxy solicitor, by calling (855) 305-0857 or by emailing info@okapipartners.com.

About American Bitcoin

American Bitcoin is a majority-owned subsidiary of Hut 8 Corp. focused exclusively on industrial-scale Bitcoin mining and strategic Bitcoin reserve development. American Bitcoin combines Hut 8’s proven mining operations, cost-efficient infrastructure development capabilities, and disciplined approach to capital allocation with Eric Trump’s commercial acumen, capital markets expertise, and commitment to the advancement of decentralized financial systems. For more information, visit www.americanbtc.com and follow us on X at @AmericanBTC.

About Gryphon

Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. is an innovative venture in the Bitcoin mining space. More information is available on www.gryphondigitalmining.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Rule 175 promulgated thereunder, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 3b-6 promulgated thereunder, which statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Examples of forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the structure, timing, and completion of the Transaction, the Special Meeting, the combined company’s listing and trading on Nasdaq after the closing of the proposed Transaction, the expected management and composition of the board of directors of the combined company following the closing of the proposed Transaction, and the vision, goals, and trajectory of Gryphon, American Bitcoin and the combined company.

Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, but instead represent management’s expectations, estimates, and projections regarding future events based on certain material factors and assumptions at the time the statement was made. While considered reasonable by American Bitcoin and Gryphon as of the date of this press release, such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; the possibility that the proposed Transaction does not close when expected or at all because the conditions to closing are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, including the failure to timely obtain stockholder approval for the proposed Transaction from Gryphon’s stockholders, or at all;risks related to American Bitcoin’s initial listing on Nasdaq following closing of the proposed Transaction; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against American Bitcoin, Gryphon, or the combined company; the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the proposed Transaction are not realized when expected or at all; the possibility that the vision, goals, and trajectory of the combined company are not timely achieved or realized or achieved or realized at all; the possibility that the integration of the two companies may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; the possibility that the proposed Transaction may be more expensive or take longer to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; the diversion of Gryphon and American Bitcoin’s management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; changes in Gryphon’s stock price before closing; and other factors that may affect the future business, results, financial position and prospects of American Bitcoin, Gryphon, or the combined company. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, in Gryphon’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and in other documents filed by Gryphon with the SEC.

Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It

This press release relates to a proposed Transaction between American Bitcoin and Gryphon. In connection with the proposed Transaction, Gryphon has filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”) to register the Class A common stock to be issued by Gryphon in connection with the proposed Transaction. The Registration Statement includes a proxy statement of Gryphon and a prospectus of Gryphon. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on July 31, 2025. Gryphon filed the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus with the SEC on July 31, 2025, and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus was first mailed to Gryphon stockholders on or about August 1, 2025. Each of American Bitcoin and Gryphon may file with the SEC other relevant documents concerning the proposed Transaction. This press release is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any other relevant documents that American Bitcoin or Gryphon has filed or will file with the SEC. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION, INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS OF GRYPHON ARE URGED TO CAREFULLY AND ENTIRELY READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THOSE DOCUMENTS, IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AMERICAN BITCOIN, GRYPHON, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION, AND RELATED MATTERS.

Participants in the Solicitation

American Bitcoin, Gryphon and certain of their respective directors, executive officers, and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed Transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Gryphon, their ownership of Gryphon common stock, and Gryphon’s transactions with related persons is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, the definitive proxy statement for Gryphon’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, as filed with the SEC on August 7, 2024, the definitive proxy statement for Gryphon’s 2025 special meeting of stockholders, as filed with the SEC on April 21, 2025, and other documents that may be filed from time to time with the SEC. Additional information about the directors and executive officers of American Bitcoin and Gryphon and other persons who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of stockholders of Gryphon in connection with the proposed Transaction and a description of their direct and indirect interests is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus related to the proposed Transaction, and may be included in other relevant materials that will be filed with the SEC. These documents may be obtained free of charge, when they become available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and from Gryphon using the sources indicated above.

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This press release is for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or the solicitation of any proxy, vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or in a transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

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SOURCE: Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc.

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A Mix & Match Capsule Collection That Lets You Switch It Up and Sparkle Your Way

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / This summer, everything is getting a little freakier and a whole lot more sparkly. Online fine jewelry brand Angara announces collaboration with The Walt Disney Studios in celebration of Disney’s Freakier Friday, only in theaters August 8.

As the long-awaited sequel to the beloved Disney classic brings a fresh twist, Angara jewelry adds a touch of brilliance to key moments in the story. From a classic pendant to an elegant engagement ring, select pieces appear throughout the film-symbolizing transformation, connection, and the magic of discovering the new sides of yourself.

The Angara Curated Collection also features vibrant amethyst and peridot jewelry, and is now live on Angara.com, with select styles offered through August 30, 2025.

This marks Angara’s first-ever collaboration with a Hollywood studio, offering a collection that blends storytelling with fine craftsmanship. With customization at its core, the curated collection invites fans to switch it up-and sparkle their way.

About Angara:

Angara is one of America’s most-loved online fine jewelry retailers, offering handcrafted, made-to-order pieces featuring natural colored gemstones, high-quality diamonds, and pearls. Founded in 2005 by Ankur and Aditi Daga, the brand draws on a 400-year family legacy in the gemstone trade. With a vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer model and complete in-house control – from stone-cutting to fulfillment – Angara delivers exceptional quality and iconic design without traditional markups. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the brand also has global offices in India, Thailand, Ireland, Australia, and Canada.

About Disney’s Freakier Friday

“Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Disney classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, will be released in theaters nationwide August 8, 2025. In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra, and the screenplay is by Jordan Weiss, with a story by Elyse Hollander and Jordan Weiss, based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Ann Marie Sanderlin, Mario Iscovich, Nathan Kelly, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers. Rated [PG] for thematic elements, rude humor, language and some suggestive references.

For more information about Angara, updates, and exciting announcements, please visit Angara.com, and follow @AngaraJewelry on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

SOURCE: Angara Inc.

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WHITE ROCK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / TDG Gold Corp. (TSXV:TDG)(OTCQX:TDGGF) (the “Company” or “TDG”) is pleased to provide an update regarding its fully funded, ongoing discovery-focused exploration program at the Company’s 100% owned Greater Shasta-Newberry (“GSN”) project which is located immediately adjacent to the Freeport McMoran-Amarc Resources’ (“Freeport-Amarc”) AuRORA¹ gold-rich copper discovery in the evolving Toodoggone District of northern British Columbia.

Additional Drill Rig Mobilized to Project

TDG has mobilized a second drill to site to accelerate drill testing of the newly developed exploration targets. These targets are defined by integrating geochemical and geological data, alteration mapping, structural analysis and geophysical targets generated from the ongoing 2025 Induced Polarization (“IP”), surveys. The second rig is expected to commence drilling by the end of the week. Both drill rigs will be operating in the vicinity of the TDG’s AuWEST target which is located directly west of the 2024 Freeport-Amarc Aurora¹ copper-gold-silver (“Cu-Au-Ag”) discovery. Proposed drill locations will be results driven and are subject to change. (Figure 1).

Figure 1 -Proposed drill pad locations and IP anomalies in relation to GSN-AuRORA¹.

Current Drilling Status

One near vertically oriented drill hole has been completed to date with a final depth of 645 metres. Designed to confirm the projected extension of the Freeport-Amarc AURORA¹ mineralization, onto TDG’s GSN property, and to evaluate a broad Au-in-soil geochemical anomaly (coincident with the IP response) west of the property boundary. Drill core samples from this first hole are currently being expedited to the assay laboratory for analysis and results will be released when appropriate.

2025 Phase I Drilling Discussion

The 2025 IP survey, and corroborated by airborne and ground magnetics data, has outlined an upper and lower geophysical feature with a signature that appears to share characteristics with the AuRORA¹ Cu-Au-Ag discovery, with the upper anomaly lying at a similar elevation to AuRORA¹. Drilling will be performed on spacings approximately 100 metres between drill holes in order to efficiently define the scale of the potential mineralization. Drill step-out spacing is subject to geological interpretation, and subject to future refinement.

Qualified Person

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Steven Kramar, MSc., P.Geo., Vice President, Exploration for TDG, a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101

Notes

¹Adjacent Properties: The Company has no interest in, or rights to, any of the adjacent properties mentioned, and exploration results on adjacent properties are not necessarily indicative of mineralization on the Company’s properties. Any references to exploration results on adjacent properties are provided for information only and do not imply any certainty of achieving similar results on the Company’s properties.

About TDG Gold Corp.

TDG is a major mineral tenure holder in the Toodoggone District of north-central British Columbia, Canada, with 100% ownership of ~50,000 hectares of brownfield and greenfield exploration ground.

In 2023, TDG defined the 5.5 sq.km Greater Shasta-Newberry exploration target area (news release Jan 25, 2023) which is located directly adjacent to the gold-rich copper porphyry AuRORA¹ discovery announced by Freeport McMoran Inc. and Amarc Resources Ltd. (news release Jan 17, 2025).

In 2024, TDG identified new copper-gold target areas over an expanded footprint covering ~53 sq.km known as the ‘Baker Complex’ (news release Feb 28, 2024), including the North Quartz (news release Apr 02, 2024) and Trident (news release Mar 07, 2024) targets.

TDG’s other Toodoggone projects within the property package include the former producing, gold-silver Shasta and gold-silver-copper Baker mines, which produced intermittently between 1981-2012, and the historical high-grade gold Mets developed prospect, all of which are road accessible, and combined have over 65,000 m of historical drilling. These projects have been advanced through compilation of historical data, new geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys and, at Shasta, 13,250 m of modern HQ drill testing of the known mineralization occurrences and their potential extensions. In 2025, TDG published an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Shasta (news release Jan 08, 2025), which remains open at depth and along strike.

In July 2025, TDG closed the acquisition of Anyox Copper Ltd. (“Anyox”, news release July 14, 2025) which holds a combination of crown grants (100% owned and optioned) and mineral claims totaling over 10,000 hectares including the former producing Hidden Creek copper-gold mine – all located within the Anyox peninsula at the southern tip of BC’s Golden Triangle. Exploration at Anyox will commence in the second half of 2025 and gives TDG access to a volcanogenic massive sulphide horizon within a significant past-producing district with copper-gold-lead-zinc-silver potential.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Fletcher Morgan
Chief Executive Officer

For further information contact:
TDG Gold Corp.
Telephone: +1.604.536.2711
Email:info@tdggold.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “represent”, “appropriate”, “appears”, “focus”, “anticipate”, “accelerate”, “efficient”, “immediate”, “coincident”, “characteristics”, “design”, “expedite”, “potential”, “corroborate”, “outline”, “extension”, “approximate”, “projected”, “associate”, “expect” and variations of these words as well as other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions “could”, “may”, “would” or “will” occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the uncertainty that any mineralization encountered on adjacent properties continues on to TDG tenure; the uncertainty that geological and/or geophysical and/or geochemical anomalies and/or any trends, interpretations, or conclusions based on adjacent properties have relevance to TDG’s tenure; whether geophysical anomalies (including chargeability anomalies) and/or any trends, interpretations, or conclusions located on TDG’s properties represent epithermal and/or porphyry-style mineralization and, if so, whether such mineralization has economic potential; whether the planned drill spacing is appropriate and will sufficiently define any further mineralization identified; whether the recently completed drill hole and subsequent holes have or will intercept mineralization of economic interest, once assays are received; whether or not TDG’s exploration is fully funded; whether the results of such surveys will provide a better understanding of the geology and any mineralization; whether or not the results of such surveys will lead to drill target generation; the actual results of current and planned exploration activities; the actual timing of current and planned exploration activities; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; whether exploration at the Anyox property will result in any exploration targets of merit; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; the availability of sufficient funding on terms acceptable to the company to complete the planned work programs; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.

SOURCE: TDG Gold Corp.

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