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Standard Uranium Ltd. (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF) (OTCQB: STTDF) (FSE: FWB:9SU0) (‘Standard Uranium’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce preliminary results from its 2025 exploration program at the Rocas Uranium Project (‘Rocas’, or the ‘Project’), currently under a three-year earn-in option agreement with Collective Metals Inc. (‘Collective Metals’) (CSE: COMT). From September 30th to October 8th, 2025, the Company completed a detailed mapping and sampling program across historical uranium showings and zones of interest on the Project, identifying multiple zones of strong radioactivity.

Highlights:

  • Strong Radioactivity at Surface – Verification of strong radioactivity at multiple historical uranium showings, with several handheld scintillometer measurements exceeding 10,000 counts per second (‘cps’) at surface.

  • Discovery of New Radioactive Showings – Scintillometer prospecting identified previously undocumented radioactive anomalies across the Project area within lithologies favorable for uranium and Rare Earth Element (‘REE’) mineralization.

  • Prime Location – Geological mapping along structural and electromagnetic (‘EM’) trends across the Project confirmed the presence of deformed and hydrothermally altered basement lithologies along more than 7.5 km of exploration strike length south of Key Lake.

  • New Uranium Targets – Results from a high-resolution ground gravity survey completed in 2024 highlight potential alteration halos and high-priority exploration targets along well-defined structural corridors. A diamond drill program is planned for 2026 to test targets identified and prioritized through detailed exploration activities carried out this year.

‘The confirmation of strong radioactivity at the Rocas Project is an exciting step forward, directly validating historical uranium showings and highlighting the Project’s discovery potential,’ said Sean Hillacre, President & VP Exploration of Standard Uranium. ‘Surface grab samples and technical information collected during this program not only strengthen our geological model but also add real value ahead of a maiden drill program planned for next year.’

Figure 1. Regional map of Standard Uranium’s Rocas Project. The Project is located 75 kilometres southwest of the Key Lake Mine and Mill facilities along Highway 914.

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2025 Prospecting Program – Preliminary Results

The Rocas project comprises 4,002 hectares, located 75 kilometers southwest of the Key Lake Mine and Mill facilities along Highway 914, and approximately 72 kilometers south of the present-day margin of the Athabasca Basin (Figure 1). Beginning September 30th and concluding October 8th, 2025, the Standard Uranium technical team completed a detailed mapping, prospecting, and sampling program to ground-truth historical uranium showings at surface on the Project.

  • A total of 16 outcrop and boulder grab samples have been submitted to Saskatchewan Research Council Geoanalytical Laboratories in Saskatoon, SK for whole-rock, uranium, and REE geochemical analysis.

  • Prospecting confirmed several uraniferous outcrops and boulders across the Project, including SMDI showing 5781 (1,100 ppm U)1. Anomalous* radioactivity with a peak of >33,000 cps was measured at SMDI showing 5781 (Figure 2) with several other instances of elevated radiometry were noted, locally up to 26,000 cps.

  • A total of 73 handheld scintillometer readings of anomalous radioactivity >300 cps were recorded, including 10 measurements >10,000 cps at surface (Figure 3). Prospecting for radioactive boulders and outcrop was completed using handheld RS-120 Super-Scintillometers and RS-125 Super-Spectrometers manufactured by Radiation Solutions Inc. (‘RSI’).

  • More than 150 detailed geological observations, structural measurements, and scintillometer readings were taken from several outcrops across the Project within the target areas, identifying deformed and hydrothermally altered basement lithologies associated with radioactivity (Figure 4).

Figure 2. Investigation at SMDI showing 5781 returned strong radioactivity across an area of 35 m. Scintillometer readings ranging from: A) 26,900 cps, B) 25,400 cps, and C) 33,000 cps.

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Figure 3. Newly discovered quartz-rich pegmatitic orthogneiss outcrop reaching upwards of 28,200 cps along the northern conductor trend. Outcrop was partially under soil cover.

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Figure 4. Oxidized metasediment outcrop with hematite and limonite alteration

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Rocas Project Exploration

The Company plans to complete the first ever drill program on the Project in 2026 to begin testing high-priority zones along the main 7.5 kilometre magnetic low/EM conductive corridor, which is host to several uranium showings and has remained un-drill tested to date.

Earlier this year, the Company contracted MWH Geo-Surveys (Canada) Ltd. to carry out a high-resolution ground gravity survey over the Rocas Project2, while Convolutions Geoscience Corporation has completed subsequent processing, interpretation, and modelling of the gravity data. The ground gravity survey outlines several gravity low anomalies coincident with historical surface mineralization, lakebed geochemical anomalies, and cross-cutting fault zones along the known conductive exploration trends on the Project.

Historical airborne EM work in 2017 defined conductive trends on the Project west of and sub-parallel to the Key Lake Road shear zone, corresponding with favourable metasedimentary basement lithologies. Multiple parallel conductors, offsets, and termination points indicate the trend widening and potential cross-cutting structures. Additionally, a 2007 field sampling program identified anomalous lakebed geochemical anomalies that statistically rank as greater than 95th percentile U, Co, V, and Zn along the conductor corridor, including high U/Th ratios3.

The Company believes the Project is highly prospective for the discovery of shallow, high-grade** basement-hosted uranium mineralization. Positioned proximal to the margin of the Athabasca Basin, Rocas boasts shallow drill targets with bedrock under minimal glacial till cover. Historical mineralized outcrop grab samples along approximately 900 metres of strike length, returned values ranging from 587 ppm U (SN85073) up to 0.498 wt.% U3O8 (SN23901) and have never been drill tested4.

Qualified Person Statement

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed, verified, and approved by Sean Hillacre, P.Geo., President and VP Exploration of the Company and a ‘qualified person’ as defined in NI 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

Historical data disclosed in this news release relating to sampling results from previous operators are historical in nature. Neither the Company nor a qualified person has yet verified this data and therefore investors should not place undue reliance on such data. The Company’s future exploration work may include verification of the data. The Company considers historical results to be relevant as an exploration guide and to assess the mineralization as well as economic potential of exploration projects. Any historical grab samples disclosed are selected samples and may not represent true underlying mineralization.

Natural gamma radiation from rocks reported in this news release was measured in counts per second (‘cps’) using a handheld RS-125 super-spectrometer and RS-120 super-scintillometer. Readers are cautioned that scintillometer readings are not uniformly or directly related to uranium grades of the rock sample measured and should be treated only as a preliminary indication of the presence of radioactive minerals. The RS-125 and RS-120 units supplied by RSI have been calibrated on specially designed Test Pads by RSI. Standard Uranium maintains an internal QA/QC procedure for calibration and calculation of drift in radioactivity readings through three test pads containing known concentrations of radioactive minerals. Internal test pad radioactivity readings are known and regularly compared to readings measured by the handheld scintillometers for QA/QC purposes.

References

1 SMDI# 5781: https://mineraldeposits.saskatchewan.ca/Home/Viewdetails/5781 & Mineral Assessment Report MAW00726: Millenmin Ventures Inc. and Inner Mongolia Minerals (Canada) Ltd., 2013

2Standard Uranium Acquires Umbra and Sable Uranium Projects and Completes Geophysical Surveys on Rocas and Atlantic Projects, Eastern Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. https://standarduranium.ca/news-releases/standard-uranium-acquires-umbra-and-sable-uranium-projects/

3 Mineral Assessment Report 74B09-0032: Forum Uranium Corp., 2007

4 Mineral Assessment Report 74B09-0007: Uranex Ltd., 1977 & SMDI# 2465: https://mineraldeposits.saskatchewan.ca/Home/Viewdetails/2465

*The Company considers radioactivity readings greater than 300 counts per second (cps) on a handheld RS-125 Super-Spectrometer to be ‘anomalous’.

**The Company considers uranium mineralization with concentrations greater than 1.0 wt% U3O8 to be ‘high-grade’.

About Standard Uranium (TSXV: STND,OTC:STTDF)

We find the fuel to power a clean energy future

Standard Uranium is a uranium exploration company and emerging project generator poised for discovery in the world’s richest uranium district. The Company holds interest in over 235,435 acres (95,277 hectares) in the world-class Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Since its establishment, Standard Uranium has focused on the identification, acquisition, and exploration of Athabasca-style uranium targets with a view to discovery and future development.

Standard Uranium’s Davidson River Project, in the southwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, comprises ten mineral claims over 30,737 hectares. Davidson River is highly prospective for basement-hosted uranium deposits due to its location along trend from recent high-grade uranium discoveries. However, owing to the large project size with multiple targets, it remains broadly under-tested by drilling. Recent intersections of wide, structurally deformed and strongly altered shear zones provide significant confidence in the exploration model and future success is expected.

Standard Uranium’s eastern Athabasca projects comprise over 43,185 hectares of prospective land holdings. The eastern basin projects are highly prospective for unconformity related and/or basement hosted uranium deposits based on historical uranium occurrences, recently identified geophysical anomalies, and location along trend from several high-grade uranium discoveries.

Standard Uranium’s Sun Dog project, in the northwest part of the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, is comprised of nine mineral claims over 19,603 hectares. The Sun Dog project is highly prospective for basement and unconformity hosted uranium deposits yet remains largely untested by sufficient drilling despite its location proximal to uranium discoveries in the area.

For further information contact:

Jon Bey, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman
Suite 3123, 595 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, V7X 1J1

Tel: 1 (306) 850-6699
E-mail: info@standarduranium.ca

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains ‘forward-looking statements’ or ‘forward-looking information’ (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the timing and content of upcoming work programs; geological interpretations; timing of the Company’s exploration programs; and estimates of market conditions.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements contained herein. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are highlighted in the ‘Risks and Uncertainties’ in the Company’s management discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.

Forward-looking statements are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies that may cause the Company’s actual financial results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied herein. Some of the material factors or assumptions used to develop forward-looking statements include, without limitation: that the transaction with the Optionee will proceed as planned; the future price of uranium; anticipated costs and the Company’s ability to raise additional capital if and when necessary; volatility in the market price of the Company’s securities; future sales of the Company’s securities; the Company’s ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the success of exploration, development and operations activities; the timing and results of drilling programs; the discovery of mineral resources on the Company’s mineral properties; the costs of operating and exploration expenditures; the presence of laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; employee relations; relationships with and claims by local communities and indigenous populations; availability of increasing costs associated with mining inputs and labour; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); uncertainties related to title to mineral properties; assessments by taxation authorities; fluctuations in general macroeconomic conditions.

The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions made with respect thereto are made as of the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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

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CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) (‘CoTec’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce Québec-based BBA Inc. (‘BBA’) has been engaged to complete the Lac Jeannine Iron Tailings Project (‘Lac Jeannine’ or the ‘Project’) bankable Feasibility Study (the ‘FS’) to engineer and design its Iron Tailings reclamation Project in Québec, Canada.

Julian Treger, CoTec CEO commented: ‘Lac Jeannine exemplifies CoTec’s strategy to deploy innovative, environmentally responsible technologies which transform legacy waste sites into valuable resources. The Project has the potential to deliver strong economic returns while simultaneously addressing historical environmental liabilities. Furthermore, the inclusion of adjacent tailings in the Project has the potential to almost double the life of mine with limited additional capex, unlocking substantial upside potential.

We are very excited to be working with BBA to complete the Feasibility Study and to position Lac Jeannine as a model for sustainable tailings redevelopment in Québec. During the Feasibility Study, discussions with strategic partners will be accelerated so the Project has the full support of all stakeholders, including the Government of Québec, First Nations and other interested parties. The results from the 2025 drilling and bulk sample, which are expected in Q1 2026, could also allow CoTec to increase its current resource estimate for Lac Jeannine.’

Lac Jeannine represents CoTec’s first stand-alone tailings reprocessing investment complementing the Company’s strategy to apply advanced technologies to unlock value from underutilized resource assets. The study will build on the positive results of the 2024 Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘PEA’) announced on June 27, 2024i, which was based on only part of the total tailings and outlined a pre-tax NPV of US$93.6 million and an IRR of 38%, based on an initial capital investment of US$64.6 million. The Feasibility Study will include the application of the Salter Cyclone Multi-Gravity Separators (‘MGS’) technology for the recovery of additional iron ore from the Project.

The Feasibility Study is expected to be completed through a staged approach by H2 2026. Lac Jeannine has the potential to produce high grade, critical mineral, iron ore concentrate at competitive cost structures which can deliver high purity iron concentrates for the green steel industry. The Lac Jeannine Project offers great potential for the resource industry to recover the economic benefit of large Fe tailing sites.

In September 2025, CoTec completed an infill and extension drilling campaign with the goal of upgrading to Indicated the existing Inferred Mineral Resource of 73 million tonnes at 6.7% total Fe, for 4.9 Mt of contained total Fe, and extending the Project to include a large part of the adjacent tailings not included in the PEA (‘Adjacent Tailings’). The inclusion of the Adjacent Tailings has the potential to almost double the life of mine with limited additional capex, unlocking substantial upside potential. The Feasibility Study metallurgy testing will target the production of direct-reduction (‘DR’) grade concentrate by the Project.

About Lac Jeannine

The Lac Jeannine Property comprises 31 mineral claims (exclusive exploration rights) covering 1,649 hectares in Québec’s Côte-Nord Region, approximately eight kilometres southeast of Gagnon and 290 kilometres north of Baie-Comeau. The Project encompasses the historic Lac Jeannine open-pit iron mine, which produced approximately 260 million long tons of ore averaging 33% Fe between 1961 and 1976.

The site includes a large Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) where concentrator tailings were deposited prior to mine closure and reclamation in 1984. CoTec’s focus is on reprocessing these tailings for residual iron recovery while rehabilitating the TSF.

The Independent Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 for the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource, Mr. Christian Beaulieu, P.Geo., is a member of l’Ordre des géologues du Québec (#1072). The Qualified Person has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content of this announcement relating to the Lac Jeannine Mineral Resource

About CoTec Holdings Corp.

CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare earth magnets and strategic materials, CoTec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable, and low-cost supply chains.

CoTec’s mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic critical mineral supply chains for the countries we operate in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the Company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams, and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Québec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, CoTec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential, and high barriers to entry. The result is a game-changing platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategic materials.

For more information, please visit www.cotec.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Braam Jonker – (604) 992-5600

Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement

Statements in this press release regarding the Company and its investments which are not historical facts are ‘forward-looking statements’ which involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to the timing, scope, and completion of the Feasibility Study, the potential future value of the Project, the maiden resource estimate, the bulk sample extraction, the option exercise, and the Project, as well as management’s expectations with respect to the Lac Jeannine investment and other current and potential future investments, and the benefits to the Company which may be implied from such statements.

Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements due to known and unknown risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, including but not limited to: resource and reserve risks; environmental risks and costs; permitting and regulatory risks; labor costs and shortages; uncertain supply and price fluctuations in materials; increases in energy costs; labor disputes and work stoppages; equipment leasing and availability; heavy equipment demand and availability; contractor and subcontractor performance; worksite safety issues; project delays and cost overruns; extreme weather events; and social, transport, or geopolitical disruptions.

For further details regarding risks and uncertainties facing the Company, please refer to ‘Risk Factors’ in the Company’s filing statement dated April 6, 2022, a copy of which may be found under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca). The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements in this press release except as required by law. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release and are encouraged to read the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca).

Neither the 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 news release.

i For further details, please refer to the technical report entitled ‘Mineral Resource Estimate, Preliminary Economic Assessment and NI 43-101 technical report for CoTec’s Lac Jeannine Fe Tailings Project, Québec, Canada’ dated August 5, 2024 and having an effective date of March 19, 2024 prepared by Addison Mining Services Ltd., JPL GeoServices Inc., Soutex Inc., Amerston Consulting Ltd. and Axe Valley Mining Consultants Ltd. A copy of the technical report is available under CoTec’s profile on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.com) and the Company’s website

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (October 15) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$112,274, a 1.2 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$110,392, and its highest was US$112,241.

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

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Analysts maintain that market resilience and institutional demand persist despite the largest liquidation event in the cryptocurrency’s history last week. In his weekly commentary, Bitwise Asset Management’s Matt Hougan notes that while panic is often signaled by a flood of investor communications, this time “it was crickets.”

He observed, “professional investors largely ignored the news,” despite media and social media buzz.

Hougan added that the market may remain jittery in the near term as liquidity providers typically pull back after major volatility, which can cause exaggerated price moves.

However, he expressed confidence that “over time, the market will catch its breath and renew its attention on crypto’s fundamentals,” leading him to believe “the bull market will continue apace.”

While fundamentals and ongoing institutional demand sustain optimism, the market stands at a critical point where a near-term correction remains a real possibility before the bull market can continue.

Technical analysts warn of downside risks, with a rising wedge pattern and a key support level at US$102,000. A breakdown could trigger a 34 percent correction to US$74,000.

Ether (ETH) was priced at US$3,983.03, a 3 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$3,944.17, and its highest was US$4,096.90. Analysts are bullish on Ether, with some projecting a potential rally to US$5,200, citing the Ethereum Foundation’s new privacy initiative as a critical catalyst.

The “Privacy Cluster,” a 47 person research and engineering team, aims to embed protocol-level privacy features, including private payments, decentralized identity and zero-knowledge infrastructure, directly into Ethereum’s architecture.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$194.76, a decrease of 2.4 percent over the last 24 hours and its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest was US$204.32.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.41, a decrease of 2.9 percent over the last 24 hours to its lowest valuation of the day. Its highest was US$2.50.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Bitcoin derivatives metrics indicate a cautious and consolidating market.

Liquidations have totaled approximately US$10.4 million in the last four hours, with long positions making up a slight majority, signaling continued risk aversion among traders. Ether liquidations showed a divergent pattern, totaling US$20.67 million, the overwhelming majority of which were long positions.

Futures open interest for Bitcoin has decreased by 0.09 percent to US$72.62 billion, and Ether futures open interest moved by +0.95 percent to US$46.64 billion, reflecting market consolidation and repositioning.

The perpetual funding rate for Bitcoin and Ether was 0.003, indicating a neutral to slightly bullish market sentiment.

Bitcoin’s RSI stood at 39.63, indicating that it is in a bearish or neutral momentum phase but not yet deeply oversold.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dipped back into fear territory after shifting in between neutral for the past few weeks. The index currently stands around 37.

CMC Crypto Fear and Greed Index, Bitcoin price and Bitcoin volume.

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Today’s crypto news to know

OwlTing announces Nasdaq listing

Taiwanese fintech company OwlTing has received approval to list directly on the Nasdaq Global Market.

Operating under its parent entity, OBOOK Holdings, OwlTing will trade under the ticker symbol ‘OWLS,’ and will mark its first trading day on the Nasdaq by ringing the opening bell on Thursday (October 16).

This direct listing approach allows OwlTing to avoid issuing new shares, thereby preventing dilution of existing shareholders’ equity and signaling steadfast confidence in its valuation and growth strategy.

Founded by Darren Wang, OwlTing launched its flagship product, OwlPay, in 2023. OwlPay enables businesses globally to transact using stablecoins such as USDC or traditional fiat currencies. The company aims to leverage its Nasdaq listing to expand its global footprint while emphasizing financial transparency and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to add US$14 billion in government-held Bitcoin

The US government is preparing to retain approximately 127,271 BTC, valued at US$14.2 billion, as part of the country’s newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

These assets were confiscated in a joint US-UK crypto fraud case tied to Chen Zhi of the Cambodia-based Prince Group.

Instead of selling the Bitcoin, authorities plan to hold it long term, with Executive Order 2025 mandating that crypto forfeited in criminal or civil cases be allocated to the reserve rather than auctioned. The coins are expected to complement ongoing institutional accumulation and exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, potentially strengthening broader market stability. Analysts note this move may bolster Bitcoin’s perception as a viable state-held asset.

Corporate Bitcoin holdings surge to US$117 billion

Bitwise data indicates public companies significantly increased their Bitcoin exposure in the third quarter of the year, with the total holdings of corporate treasuries reaching US$117 billion.

In total, 172 firms now hold more than 1.02 million BTC, up nearly 40 percent from the prior quarter.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) remains the largest holder with 640,031 BTC, while newer entrants like Metaplanet (TSE:3350,OTCQX:MTPLF) have more than doubled their positions. Analysts say the trend reflects a strategic pivot, with firms treating Bitcoin as both a hedge and a long-term treasury reserve.

Public companies led the accumulation, adding roughly 193,000 BTC, far outpacing private firms and ETFs.

BLESS token sees major price surge

The Bless token (BLESS) reached an all-time high of US$0.1652 on Wednesday, representing an increase of over 230 percent in 24 hours and about 390 percent from its earlier lower price of US$0.0234.

The surge was accompanied by an increase in trading volume, with 24 hour volume soaring to approximately US$101 million, bringing the market capitalization to over US$200 million. The rally has been attributed to several catalysts, including Binance Alpha listing speculation, the project roadmap featuring GPU-ready nodes and fiat on-ramps.

NYC launches nation’s first municipal crypto office

New York City Mayor Eric Adams established an Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, appointing Moises Rendon as executive director. Adams, an early Bitcoin and Ether recipient of his mayoral salary, emphasized the potential for digital assets to expand opportunities for underbanked communities. The office aims to promote responsible innovation, coordinate municipal policy and position NYC as a global crypto hub.

Erebor receives US regulatory approval

Erebor, a financial services company backed by Peter Thiel, has received preliminary US regulatory approval to launch, potentially filling the void left by Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse.

While a banking charter has been secured, several compliance and security hurdles remain before operations can begin, a process that could take months. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency confirmed the approval, with Comptroller Jonathan V. Gould stating that ‘permissible digital asset activities … have a place in the federal banking system if conducted in a safe and sound manner.’

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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The latest version improves performance, display rendering, battery life, and comfort, while offering innovative features with visionOS 26 and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content

Apple® today introduced Apple Vision Pro with the powerful M5 chip that delivers a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life. The upgraded Vision Pro also comes with the soft, cushioned Dual Knit Band to help users achieve an even more comfortable fit, and visionOS® 26, which unlocks innovative spatial experiences, including widgets, new Personas, an interactive Jupiter Environment, and new Apple Intelligence features with support for additional languages. 1 There are over 1 million apps and thousands of games on the App Store®, hundreds of 3D movies on the Apple TV® app, and all-new series and films in Apple Immersive with a selection of live NBA games coming soon. Vision Pro with M5 and the Dual Knit Band is now available to pre-order on apple.com . Customers can book a demo at Apple Store® locations today and it will be available nationwide beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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The upgraded Apple Vision Pro features the powerful M5 chip, the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features with visionOS 26, and all-new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content.

‘With the breakthrough performance of M5, the latest Apple Vision Pro delivers faster performance, sharper details throughout the system, and even more battery life, setting a new standard for what’s possible in spatial computing,’ said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. ‘Paired with the comfortable Dual Knit Band, innovative features in visionOS 26, and all-new Apple Immersive experiences spanning adventure, documentary, music, and sports, spatial computing is even more capable, entertaining, and magical with the new Vision Pro.’

A Leap Forward in Performance with M5

M5 provides an even faster, smoother, and more responsive experience for Apple Vision Pro users, while introducing new opportunities for developers to create more advanced spatial and immersive experiences. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 on Vision Pro features an advanced 10-core CPU that delivers higher multithreaded performance, resulting in faster experiences throughout the system, including faster load times for apps and widgets and more responsive web browsing. The next-generation 10-core GPU architecture brings support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, enabling developers to add remarkable detail to lighting, shadows, and reflections in games like Control.

With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation, resulting in a sharper image with crisper text and more detailed visuals. Vision Pro can also increase the refresh rate up to 120Hz for reduced motion blur when users look at their physical surroundings, and an even smoother experience when using Mac Virtual Display. Vision Pro with M5 works alongside the purpose-built R1 chip, which processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones, and streams new images to the displays within 12 milliseconds to create a real-time view of the world. The high-performance battery now supports up to two and a half hours of general use, and up to three hours of video playback, all on a single charge. 2 And it’s easy to use Vision Pro for longer periods at home, at an office, or while commuting by connecting the battery to power.

The 16-core Neural Engine makes AI-powered features run up to 50 percent faster for system experiences — like capturing a Persona or transforming photos into spatial scenes — and up to 2x faster for third-party apps compared to the previous generation. 3 With M5, developers such as JigSpace are pioneering new use cases for enterprises that combine spatial computing with on-device AI. Using Apple’s Foundation Models framework, the new JigSpace app for Vision Pro taps into the on-device model at the core of Apple Intelligence to make complex information easier to understand. Users can parse through complex datasets with natural language and learn about sophisticated objects, like wind turbines, using interactive 3D models.

The New Dual Knit Band Offers a More Comfortable Fit

The Dual Knit Band delivers an even more comfortable fit for users. It features upper and lower straps that are 3D-knitted as a single piece to create a unique dual-rib structure that provides cushioning, breathability, and stretch. The lower strap features flexible fabric ribs embedded with tungsten inserts that provide a counterweight for additional comfort, balance, and stability. And the intuitive dual-function Fit Dial allows users to make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit. The new Dual Knit Band comes in small, medium, and large sizes; is available to purchase separately; and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple Vision Pro. Customers can easily find the size that is right for them using the Apple Store app for iPhone ®.

Powerful Spatial Experiences with visionOS 26

visionOS 26 brings a set of powerful spatial experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Widgets seamlessly integrate into a user’s space and reappear every time they put Vision Pro on, making it easy to check the time or weather, play music or podcasts, decorate their space with photos, or access ChatGPT. Striking enhancements to Persona make communicating in apps like FaceTime® feel even more natural and familiar. Spatial scenes, which use generative AI to add lifelike depth to photos, make memories come to life. Users can play back 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view video from popular action cameras, so they can enjoy their footage the way it was meant to be seen, and creators can publish videos in these formats to apps like Safari® and Vimeo. With iPadOS® 26.1, available later this fall, the Apple Vision Pro app comes to iPad®, offering users another great way to discover new content, queue apps and games to download, find tips, and quickly access information about their Vision Pro.

New Apps, Content, and Games to Explore

There are over 1 million apps available for Apple Vision Pro, including more than 3,000 apps built for visionOS. Users can design their dream home with HomeByMe and Lowe’s Style Studio, outfit their closet with Balenciaga, and browse stunning artwork with Christie’s Select and Art Authority Museum. They can explore extraordinary locations around the world with Epic Earth and Explore POV, transform their physical space into a planetarium with Space Vision, or travel back in time with D-Day: The Camera Soldier.

Apple Vision Pro remains the ultimate entertainment device. With the new Vision Pro, users can experience concerts like never before with Amplium; tune into their favorite teams with apps from major sports leagues; or enjoy a personal theater with apps from popular streaming services on a screen that appears up to 100 feet wide. Apple Immersive continues to redefine what is possible in storytelling, and Vision Pro users can enjoy new series and films on the Apple TV app. Later this season, users in the Lakers’ broadcast territory will be able to watch select live games in Apple Immersive, and new titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will launch in Apple Immersive in the coming months. 4 The Apple TV app is also home to one of the largest digital collections of 3D movies available, featuring recent blockbusters like Superman , Jurassic World Rebirth , How to Train Your Dragon , and Wicked .

Gaming on Apple Vision Pro is next level with its ultra-high-resolution displays, advanced Spatial Audio system, low latency, and responsive controls across a variety of input methods, including popular game controllers like Sony DualSense, which now supports multidevice pairing. Players will be able to enjoy iPad games like Where Winds Meet, POOLS, and Sniper Elite 4, fun spatial games like Porta Nubi and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss , and the latest titles on consoles and PCs with apps like Portal and Steam Link. And with support for the PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, players get a new class of immersive games with high-performance motion tracking in six degrees of freedom, finger touch detection, and vibration support. Elu Legend, Pickle Pro, Ping Pong Club, and Spatial Rifts are some of the first games available with support for the PlayStation VR2 controller.

Enhanced Capabilities for Pro Users and Enterprises

With Apple Vision Pro, users can supercharge their workflows and discover new ways to realize their creative visions. Artists can design new works using apps like Crayon and Da Vinci Eye. Photographers can edit images with color accuracy from any location and in any lighting condition using Pixelmator on MacBook Pro® with Mac Virtual Display. Filmmakers can scout locations from anywhere by viewing spatial media — including panoramas and spatial videos shot on iPhone — on a large wraparound display. And pro users can assemble and rehearse their presentations while in a seat-for-seat replica of the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park using Keynote®. With Logitech Muse — a digital pencil built for Vision Pro — users can create and collaborate with a new level of precision. Apps like Crayon, doppl by Interaptix, Sketch Pro, and Spatial Analogue are adding support for Muse over the coming weeks.

Businesses around the world are harnessing the power of spatial computing on Apple Vision Pro every day to invent new solutions and streamline operations across design, education, healthcare, sales, and more. CAE, the multinational technology company that specializes in simulation and instruction solutions, uses Vision Pro to help pilots complete training activities outside of specialized centers, featuring true-to-life flight deck environments and scenarios. At Porsche, drivers can visualize and personalize new vehicles in select showrooms before taking delivery. And by seamlessly blending digital content with the physical world, Visage provides high-quality, three-dimensional medical imaging, helping hospitals like UC San Diego Health improve patient care.

Apple Vision Pro and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. Apple Vision Pro is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the frame and battery enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. Vision Pro is designed to last and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Pricing and Availability

  • Dual Knit Band is available to purchase separately for $99 (U.S.).
  • For users who require vision correction, ZEISS Optical Inserts — Readers will be available for $99 (U.S.), and ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription will be available for $149 (U.S.). 5

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Image Playground is available in English (Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, UK, U.S.), French (Canada, France), German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish (Mexico, Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled. Feature availability varies by region.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in August and September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) units and software. Testing consisted of full battery discharge while performing each of the following tasks: video playback, internet browsing, spatial video capture, and FaceTime. Video playback tested in conjunction with an Environment, using 2D movie content purchased from the Apple TV app. Internet browsing tested using 20 popular websites. FaceTime tested between two Apple Vision Pro units with Personas enabled. Tested with Wi‑Fi associated to a network. Battery life depends on device settings, usage, network, environmental conditions, and many other factors. Battery tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units; actual results may vary.
3 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction Apple Vision Pro (M5) and production Apple Vision Pro (M2) units. Up to 2x faster performance results were achieved when tested with prerelease Draw Things v1.20250820.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M5), v1.20250903.0 on Apple Vision Pro (M2), and a 768×768 text-to-image generation with step-distilled Qwen Image model at 6-bit quantization in two steps. When tested with Photos app by creating spatial scenes from photos, performance results were up to 1.5x faster. Performance tests are conducted using specific Apple Vision Pro units and reflect the approximate performance of Apple Vision Pro.
4 Additional information about titles from the Audi F1 Project, the BBC, HYBE, and Red Bull will be provided by these creators closer to their availability.
5 A valid prescription is required. Not all prescriptions are supported. Vision correction accessories are sold separately. ZEISS Optical Inserts — Prescription are only available to purchase online.

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The new iPad Pro features the next generation of Apple silicon, with a big leap in AI performance, faster storage, and the game-changing capabilities of iPadOS 26

Apple® today introduced the new iPad Pro® featuring the incredibly powerful M5 chip. M5 unlocks the most advanced iPad® experience ever, packing an incredible amount of power and AI performance into the ultraportable design of iPad Pro. Featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, M5 delivers a big boost in performance for iPad Pro users, whether they’re working on cutting-edge projects or tapping into AI for productivity. The new iPad Pro delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than iPad Pro with M4 1 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. 2 N1, the new Apple-designed wireless networking chip, enables the latest generation of wireless technologies with support for Wi-Fi 7 on iPad Pro. The C1X modem comes to cellular models of iPad Pro, delivering up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance than its predecessor with even greater efficiency, allowing users to do more on the go. Available in space black and silver, iPad Pro comes in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and features the Ultra Retina XDR® display for an unparalleled viewing experience. The game-changing features of iPadOS® 26 supercharge iPad Pro and help users handle demanding creative and professional tasks with ease. With staggering performance gains and breakthrough improvements over M1 models, there has never been a better time to upgrade. The new iPad Pro is available to pre-order starting today, and will be available in stores beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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With the M5 chip, the new iPad Pro delivers a huge boost in performance and takes the next big leap in AI for iPad.

‘Powered by the next generation of Apple silicon, the new iPad Pro delivers our most advanced and versatile iPad experience yet,’ said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. ‘iPad Pro with M5 unlocks endless possibilities for creativity and productivity — with a huge leap in AI performance and a big boost in graphics, superfast wireless connectivity, and game-changing iPadOS 26 features, it pushes the boundaries of what iPad can do yet again.’

M5: The Next Big Leap in AI for iPad

Apple silicon continues to set iPad apart with industry-leading performance, advanced technologies, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. With the M5 chip powering iPad Pro, AI on iPad takes its next big leap, with a more advanced GPU and CPU, and a faster Neural Engine. The 10-core GPU introduces a new architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, resulting in a massive boost in GPU performance for AI workloads. M5 delivers AI performance that’s up to 3.5x faster compared to M4, 1 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1. 2 The new iPad Pro is designed for AI and accelerates a wide variety of workloads, such as on-device diffusion-based image generation in apps like Draw Things, and AI video masking in apps like DaVinci Resolve. And the faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers the most energy-efficient performance for on-device AI, perfect for apps that use the Foundation Models framework and for Apple Intelligence features like creating in Image Playground. 3

Next-Level Performance with M5

The M5 chip brings next-level performance, with a significant boost to graphics performance and a faster CPU. Incorporating a third-generation ray-tracing engine enabling more realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows — M5 is ideal for visually intensive applications and gaming — iPad Pro has up to 1.5x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing than the previous-generation iPad Pro, 1 and up to a whopping 6.7x faster rendering performance than iPad Pro with M1. 2 M5 has up to a 10-core CPU, with four performance cores and six efficiency cores, and is the world’s fastest CPU core. The faster CPU is perfect for a range of users, including graphic designers working with complex vector graphics in apps like Adobe Illustrator, architects who routinely multitask across apps like SketchUp and Morpholio Trace, and business users who need to quickly launch and access large files across multiple apps.

iPad Pro with M5 delivers:

  • Up to 6.7x faster 3D rendering with ray tracing in Octane X when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 1.5x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 6x faster video transcode performance in Final Cut Pro® for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 1.2x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 4x faster AI image generation performance in Draw Things for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 2x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 3.7x faster AI video upscaling performance in DaVinci Resolve for iPad when compared to iPad Pro with M1, 2 and up to 2.3x faster than iPad Pro with M4. 1

Faster Memory Bandwidth and Storage for More Seamless Multitasking

iPad Pro brings new enhancements to accelerate overall speed and responsiveness, including an increase in unified memory bandwidth, faster storage read and write speeds, more starting unified memory, and fast charge support. With over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth — a nearly 30 percent increase compared to the previous generation — the new iPad Pro helps users multitask across more apps, process AI models faster, play demanding games, and more. The new iPad Pro offers up to 2x faster storage read and write speeds, and the 256GB and 512GB models start with 12GB of unified memory — 50 percent more than before, bringing even more value. And with the new windowing system in iPadOS 26, iPad Pro users will experience more seamless multitasking, enhancing even the most complex workflows. Additionally, iPad Pro supports fast charge — enabling up to a 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes 4 with an optional high-wattage USB-C power adapter like Apple’s new 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. 5

The C1X and N1 Chips Come to iPad

Cellular models of iPad Pro feature C1X, a cellular modem designed by Apple that brings users up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance, and for active cellular users, up to 30 percent less power usage than iPad Pro with M4. Cellular models of iPad Pro allow users to enjoy GPS and location capabilities, so they can navigate with even more confidence. Users can also enjoy 5G cellular support, so they can stay connected for work or leisure all around the world. And with eSIM, users can quickly and securely add a new plan, connect and transfer existing cellular plans digitally, and stay in touch with family and friends regardless of Wi-Fi availability — perfect for users working on the go, like frequent business travelers or architects out in the field.

The new iPad Pro also features N1, a new Apple-designed wireless networking chip that enables Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. N1 brings better performance when connected to 5GHz networks, and improves the overall performance and reliability of features like Personal Hotspot and AirDrop®.

An Unrivaled Design and Display

iPad Pro offers users the ultimate level of portability in a stunningly thin and light design. Available in space black and silver, the 11-inch model is just 5.3 mm thin, and the 13-inch model is even thinner at a striking 5.1 mm. The Ultra Retina XDR display — the world’s most advanced display — features groundbreaking tandem OLED technology that delivers extreme brightness, incredibly precise contrast, and technologies like ProMotion® and True Tone®. iPad Pro supports 1000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR. And for users who work with high-end, color-managed workflows or in challenging lighting conditions, iPad Pro offers a nano-texture display glass option for reduced glare that is precisely etched at a nanometer scale, maintaining image quality and contrast while scattering ambient light.

The new iPad Pro adds the ability to drive external displays at up to 120Hz — ideal for creative workflows like video editing as well as gaming. And for users with a 120Hz external display, iPad Pro also brings new support for Adaptive Sync, which provides the lowest possible latency in external display performance, resulting in smoother motion and fewer perceived glitches, useful for low-latency use cases like gaming.

iPadOS 26 Supercharges the iPad Experience

iPadOS 26 introduces a new design and powerful features that help users handle demanding creative and professional tasks with ease, and push the capabilities and versatility of iPad even further.

  • The beautiful new design is crafted with Liquid Glass , a translucent new material that reflects and refracts its surroundings, while reacting to users’ input and dynamically transforming to bring greater focus to the content they care about most.
  • An entirely new, powerful, and intuitive windowing system helps users control, organize, and switch between apps, all while maintaining the simplicity of iPad. And with a new menu bar , users can access the commands available in an app with a simple swipe down from the top of the display, or by moving their cursor to the top.
  • iPadOS 26 introduces new ways to manage, access, and organize files with a supercharged Files app featuring an updated List view and new folder customization options. With folders in the Dock , users can conveniently access downloads, documents, and more from anywhere. Additionally, users can set a default app for opening specific files or file types.

Advanced Accessories for iPad Pro

Accessories extend the versatility of iPad Pro, opening up even more possibilities for creativity and productivity. Apple Pencil Pro® and Apple Pencil (USB-C) offer users two incredible options for illustrating, note-taking, annotating, and more. The thin and light Magic Keyboard® for iPad Pro provides the most advanced experience with a floating design, function row, and gorgeous aluminum palm rest. iPad Pro is also compatible with the Smart Folio® for iPad Pro, which attaches magnetically and supports multiple viewing angles.

iPad Pro and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new iPad Pro is made with 30 percent recycled content by weight, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 55 percent renewable electricity, like wind and solar, across the supply chain. iPad Pro is also designed to last and offers industry-leading software support while meeting Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry. The paper packaging is 100 percent fiber-based and can be easily recycled.

Pricing and Availability

  • The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro with M5 will be available in silver and space black finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB configurations.
  • With education savings, the 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $899 (U.S.), and the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,199 (U.S.).
  • The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is available in black and white finishes. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $299 (U.S.), and the new 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $349 (U.S.). With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $279 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $329 (U.S.).
  • The Magic Keyboard for iPad Air with M3 is now available in black, and is compatible with the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air. The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $269 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $319 (U.S.). With education savings, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $249 (U.S.), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $299 (U.S.).

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Results are compared to iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) units with 10-core CPU and 16GB of unified memory.
2 Results are compared to iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) units with 8-core CPU and 16GB of unified memory.
3 Genmoji and Image Playground are available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and Japanese.
4 Testing was conducted by Apple in August and September 2025. See apple.com/ipad-pro for more information.
5 The 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max is available in Canada, China mainland, Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the U.S.
6 Apple Intelligence is available in beta with support for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115 .
7 Live Translation in Messages supports English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese (simplified). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime is available for one-on-one calls in English (UK, U.S.), French (France), German (Germany), Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled, on a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Later this year, Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime will add language support for Chinese (Mandarin, simplified), Chinese (Mandarin, traditional), Italian, Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.

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M5 delivers over 4x the peak GPU compute performance for AI compared to M4, featuring a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, a more powerful CPU, a faster Neural Engine, and higher unified memory bandwidth

Apple® today announced M5, delivering the next big leap in AI performance and advances to nearly every aspect of the chip. Built using third-generation 3-nanometer technology, M5 introduces a next-generation 10-core GPU architecture with a Neural Accelerator in each core, enabling GPU-based AI workloads to run dramatically faster, with over 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to M4. 1 The GPU also offers enhanced graphics capabilities and third-generation ray tracing that combined deliver a graphics performance that is up to 45 percent higher than M4. 1 M5 features the world’s fastest performance core, with up to a 10-core CPU made up of six efficiency cores and up to four performance cores. 2 Together, they deliver up to 15 percent faster multithreaded performance over M4. 1 M5 also features an improved 16-core Neural Engine, a powerful media engine, and a nearly 30 percent increase in unified memory bandwidth to 153GB/s. 1 M5 brings its industry-leading power-efficient performance to the new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, iPad Pro®, and Apple Vision Pro, allowing each device to excel in its own way. All are available for pre-order today.

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M5 is Apple’s next-generation system on a chip built for AI, resulting in a faster, more efficient, and more capable chip for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.

‘M5 ushers in the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon,’ said Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. ‘With the introduction of Neural Accelerators in the GPU, M5 delivers a huge boost to AI workloads. Combined with a big increase in graphics performance, the world’s fastest CPU core, a faster Neural Engine, and even higher unified memory bandwidth, M5 brings far more performance and capabilities to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.’

A Next-Generation GPU Architecture Optimized for AI and Graphics

With the next-generation GPU architecture in M5, every compute block of the chip is optimized for AI. The 10-core GPU features a dedicated Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering over 4x peak GPU compute compared to M4, and over 6x peak GPU compute for AI performance compared to M1. 1 And now with M5, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro benefit from dramatically accelerated processing for AI-driven workflows, such as running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, or running large language models locally using platforms like webAI.

The next-generation GPU and enhanced shader cores in M5 also deliver increased graphics performance, achieving up to 30 percent faster performance compared to M4 and up to 2.5x faster performance than M1. 1 M5 also includes Apple’s third-generation ray-tracing engine, providing up to a 45 percent graphics uplift in apps using ray tracing. 1 Combined with rearchitected second-generation dynamic caching, the GPU provides smoother gameplay, more realistic visuals in 3D applications, and faster rendering times for complex graphics projects and other visually intensive applications. With M5, Apple Vision Pro renders 10 percent more pixels with the micro-OLED displays, and refresh rates increase up to 120Hz, resulting in crisper details, more fluid display performance, and reduced motion blur.

The GPU architecture is engineered for seamless integration with Apple’s software frameworks. Applications using built-in Apple frameworks and APIs — like Core ML®, Metal® Performance Shaders, and Metal 4 — can automatically see immediate increases in performance. Developers can also build solutions for their apps by directly programming the Neural Accelerators using Tensor APIs in Metal 4.

A Faster Neural Engine to Power Intelligent Features

The faster 16-core Neural Engine delivers powerful AI performance with incredible energy efficiency, complementing the Neural Accelerators in the CPU and GPU to make M5 fully optimized for AI workloads. For example, AI-powered features on Apple Vision Pro — like the ability to transform 2D photos into spatial scenes in the Photos app, or generating a Persona — operate with greater speed and efficiency.

The Neural Engine in M5 also enhances performance for Apple Intelligence. 3 On-device AI tools like Image Playground get faster, and the overall performance of Apple Intelligence models are enhanced by the faster Neural Engine and unified memory in M5. 4 Also, developers using Apple’s Foundation Models framework will get faster performance.

Enhanced Memory to Do Even More with AI

M5 offers unified memory bandwidth of 153GB/s, providing a nearly 30 percent increase over M4 and more than 2x over M1. The unified memory architecture enables the entire chip to access a large single pool of memory, which allows MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro to run larger AI models completely on device. It fuels the faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine as well, offering higher multithreaded performance in apps, faster graphics performance in creative apps and games, and faster AI performance running models on the Neural Accelerators in the GPU or the Neural Engine. And with 32GB of memory capacity, M5 also helps users to seamlessly run demanding creative suites like Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro® simultaneously, while uploading large files to the cloud in the background.

Apple Silicon and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The power-efficient performance of M5 helps the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro meet Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and reduces the total amount of energy consumed over the product’s lifetime.

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using preproduction 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M5, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; production 14-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, and 10-core GPU; and production 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, and 8-core GPU. Performance measured using select industry-standard benchmarks. Performance tests are conducted using specific computer systems and reflect the approximate performance of MacBook Pro.
2 Testing conducted by Apple in September 2025 using shipping competitive systems and select industry-standard benchmarks.
3 Apple Intelligence is available in beta with support for these languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, and Korean. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/en-us/121115 .
4 Genmoji and Image Playground are available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, and Japanese.

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Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (October 15) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ether price update

Bitcoin price performance, October 15, 2025.

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Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$111,606, up by 0.4 percent in 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$110,456, and its highest was US$113,537.

Despite a historic $21 billion liquidation event in early October, Bitcoin has held positive territory for the month, with prices hovering around $113,000 after briefly dropping to $102,000 amid escalating US–China trade tensions.

Analyst Scott Melker described the market’s resilience as “a small miracle,” noting that despite expectations for October to be “deep in the red,” the crypto sector demonstrated structural strength. Bitcoin dipped by 7 percent and Ethereum dropping 12 percent, yet on-chain data show that 97 percent of Bitcoin’s circulating supply remains in profit, and short-term holders account for 44 percent of realized capitalization, which is the highest level ever recorded.

Meanwhile, trader Ted Pillows noted that the Bitcoin four-year cycle may be over, emphasizing liquidity as the key driver rather than cyclical trends.

‘The Fed has now started to do monetary easing, which means Bitcoin could peak in 2026,’ Pillows posted in X.

Furthermore, Pillows added that the filling of the CME gap often signals potential upside momentum, although uncertainty around Trump-era tariffs and ongoing US-China trade negotiations continues to pose short-term risks.

Bitcoin dominance in the crypto market now stands at 57.01 percent.

Ether (ETH) was trading at US$4,085.68 as of the time of this writing. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$3,929.71, and its highest was US$4,203.80.

Ethereum has also rebounded strongly, trading above US$4,100 after last week’s $19 billion market correction. Analysts are bullish on ETH, with some projecting a potential rally to US$5,200 while citing the Ethereum Foundation’s new privacy initiative as a critical catalyst.

The “Privacy Cluster,” a 47-person research and engineering team, aims to embed protocol-level privacy features, including private payments, decentralized identity, and zero-knowledge infrastructure, directly into Ethereum’s architecture.

Altcoin price update

  • Solana (SOL) was priced at US$207.60, an increase of 5.1 percent over the last 24 hours and its highest valuation of the day. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$192.60.
  • XRP was trading for US$2.50, up by 3.1 percent over the last 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.41, and its highest was US$2.54.

Crypto derivatives and market indicators

Total Bitcoin futures open interest was at US$73.09 billion, a decrease of roughly 0.38 percent in the last four hours.

Ether open interest stood at US$47.32 billion, down by 2.77 percent in four hours.

Bitcoin liquidations were at US$13.07 million over four hours, primarily forcing long positions to close, which could lead to selling pressure. Ether liquidations totaled US$12.25 million, with the majority being long positions.

Fear and Greed Index snapshot

CMC’s Crypto Fear & Greed Index has dipped back into fear territory after shifting in between neutral for the past few weeks. The index currently stands around 37.

Today’s crypto news to know

Corporate Bitcoin holdings surge to US$117B

Public companies significantly increased their Bitcoin exposure in Q3, with the total holdings of corporate treasuries reaching US$117 billion.

Bitwise data shows 172 firms now hold more than 1.02 million BTC, up nearly 40 percent from the prior quarter.

MicroStrategy remains the largest holder with 640,031 BTC, while newer entrants like Metaplanet more than doubled their positions. Analysts say the trend reflects a strategic pivot, with firms treating Bitcoin as both a hedge and a long-term treasury reserve.

Public companies led the accumulation, adding roughly 193,000 BTC, far outpacing private firms and ETFs.

Strategic Bitcoin reserve set to add US$14B in government-held BTC

The US government is preparing to retain approximately 127,271 BTC, valued at US$14.2 billion, as part of a newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

These assets were confiscated in a joint US–UK crypto fraud case tied to Chen Zhi of the Cambodia-based Prince Group.

Instead of selling the Bitcoin, authorities plan to hold it long-term, signaling a shift in how states view digital assets.

Executive Order 2025 mandates that crypto forfeited in criminal or civil cases be allocated to the reserve rather than auctioned.

Analysts note this move may bolster Bitcoin’s perception as a viable state-held asset. The retained coins are expected to complement ongoing institutional accumulation and ETF inflows, potentially strengthening broader market stability.

NYC launches nation’s First Municipal Crypto Office

New York City Mayor Eric Adams established an Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain, appointing Moises Rendon as executive director.

The office aims to promote responsible innovation, coordinate municipal policy, and position NYC as a global crypto hub.

Adams, an early Bitcoin and Ethereum recipient of his mayoral salary, emphasized the potential for digital assets to expand opportunities for underbanked communities.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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With up to 3.5x more performance for AI workflows, faster storage, up to a phenomenal 24 hours of battery life, and macOS Tahoe, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better

Apple® today unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro®, featuring the incredibly powerful Apple M5 chip. With M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even faster, more capable, and delivers a huge leap in AI performance. The M5 chip features a next-generation GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, delivering up to 3.5x the AI performance 1 and up to 1.6x faster graphics 2 than the previous generation. M5 also includes a faster and more efficient CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth that accelerates everything from launching apps to running large language models (LLMs) on device. Additionally, it offers phenomenal battery life of up to 24 hours, so users can take their pro workflows anywhere. 1 With the latest storage technology, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 brings faster SSD performance than the previous generation for tasks like importing RAW image files or exporting large videos. 2 Renowned features — including a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR® display with a nano-texture option, a 12MP Center Stage® camera, a six-speaker sound system, a wide array of ports, Apple Intelligence capabilities, and the unrivaled power of macOS® Tahoe — complete the MacBook Pro experience. Altogether, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers an industry-leading combination of capabilities for the same starting price of $1,599 — making it an even better value and upgrade for current and new Mac® users. Available in space black and silver, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22.

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Supercharged by the powerful M5 chip, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers even more performance and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac.

‘MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip,’ said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. ‘M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac, and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.’

M5: The Next Big Leap in AI for the Mac

Apple silicon leads the industry with blazing performance, advanced technologies, power efficiency, and AI capabilities. With its advanced CPU, GPU, and faster Neural Engine, M5 propels the capabilities of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro even higher and takes the next big leap in AI for the Mac. Featuring a next-generation 10-core GPU — with a Neural Accelerator in each core — it delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4, and up to 6x faster performance than M1. 1 From college students transcribing lecture notes, to creators storyboarding a new project with AI tools, to business users uncovering insights by running local models in webAI, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is the ultimate laptop for everyday AI workflows and so much more. Users will experience faster text-to-image generation when running diffusion models in apps like Draw Things, and LLMs will run even faster in popular apps like LM Studio. The M5 chip also speeds up a wide variety of pro workflows, like deep learning, data modeling, and AI video enhancement. A faster 16-core Neural Engine further accelerates on-device, AI-driven tasks and enhances performance of the generative models that power Apple Intelligence. Additionally, with up to 2x faster SSD performance than the prior generation, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro lets users load a local LLM faster, and they can now choose up to 4TB of storage. 2

Next-Level Performance with M5

The M5 chip also brings even faster systemwide performance and more capabilities to the 14-inch MacBook Pro. With the new GPU in M5, the 14-inch MacBook Pro delivers up to 1.6x faster graphics performance in pro apps and enables up to 1.6x higher frame rates in games compared to the M4 model. 2 The M5 CPU features the world’s fastest CPU core for even more responsiveness. 1 The 10-core design delivers up to 20 percent faster multithreaded performance versus M4 for workloads like code compiling, and is perfect for multitasking or speeding through creative applications. 1 The new 14-inch MacBook Pro is great for data analysts querying databases in Python and for professionals like product designers, who routinely multitask across applications like Rhino, Notion, and Jira. Additionally, with over 150GB/s of unified memory bandwidth, users can work with large AI models on device or manipulate massive scenes in 3D apps.

14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 delivers:

  • Up to 7.7x faster AI video-enhancing performance in Topaz Video when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.8x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 6.8x faster 3D rendering in Blender when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.7x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1
  • Up to 3.2x higher frame rates in games when compared to the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1, 3 and up to 1.6x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 2
  • Up to 2.1x faster build performance when compiling code in Xcode® when compared to the 13‑inch MacBook Pro with M1, and up to 1.2x faster than the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4. 1

A Breakthrough for M1 and Intel-Based Upgraders

With game-changing improvements over Intel-based and M1 models, there’s never been a better time to upgrade or switch to a 14-inch MacBook Pro.

  • Staggering performance gains : The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is a big upgrade. When compared to Intel-based systems, it delivers up to 86x faster AI performance, up to 30x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 5.5x faster CPU performance. 1 M1 upgraders will experience up to 6x faster AI performance, up to 6.8x faster GPU performance with ray tracing, and up to 2x faster CPU performance. 1
  • Phenomenal battery life : Battery life soars up to 14 additional hours for Intel-based upgraders, and up to four more hours for users coming from M1, delivering up to 24 hours overall, so users can get more done on a single charge. 1 And unlike many PC laptops, MacBook Pro delivers the same incredible performance whether plugged in or on battery. New Mac users and upgraders coming from Intel-based and M1 systems can also take advantage of fast charge to charge up to 50 percent in just 30 minutes using a 96W or higher USB-C power adapter. 1
  • Industry-leading Liquid Retina XDR display : Upgraders will enjoy the 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a nano-texture option, which offers 1600 nits peak HDR brightness and up to 1000 nits of brightness for SDR content. Upgraders will also be able to drive up to two high-resolution external displays.
  • Advanced camera, mics, and speakers : With an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera and studio-quality mics, upgraders will look and sound their best while taking calls. They will also experience an immersive six-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio.
  • Even more value : Users coming from Intel-based and M1 systems will also get 16GB of starting unified memory, an additional Thunderbolt port, and the space black finish with an anodization seal.

An Unrivaled Experience with macOS Tahoe

The new 14-inch MacBook Pro comes to life with the beautifully designed macOS Tahoe, which delivers powerful features to maximize productivity. 4 Major updates to Spotlight® make it easier to find relevant apps and files and immediately take action — like sending an email or creating a note — right from the search bar. With Continuity, business users can use the new Phone app to conveniently access their Recents, Contacts, and Voicemails, and make calls directly from their Mac. And with Live Activities® from iPhone®, users can stay on top of things happening in real time, like an upcoming flight.

The new design featuring Liquid Glass offers users even more ways to personalize their Mac with an updated Control Center and new color options for folders, app icons, and widgets. And the menu bar is now completely transparent, making the display feel even larger.

Apple Intelligence also expands with powerful new features that elevate the Mac experience further, while protecting privacy at every step. Integrated into Messages, FaceTime®, and the Phone app, Live Translation helps users easily communicate across languages, translating text and audio. 5 Shortcuts get even more powerful with intelligent actions and the ability to tap directly into Apple Intelligence models, so users can automate complex tasks like sorting through photos. Additionally, developers can bring Apple Intelligence capabilities into their applications, or tap into the underlying Foundations Model framework for specialized intelligence tasks on device.

14-Inch MacBook Pro with M5 and the Environment

Apple 2030 is the company’s ambitious plan to be carbon neutral across its entire footprint by the end of this decade by reducing product emissions from their three biggest sources: materials, electricity, and transportation. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is made with 45 percent recycled content by weight, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery. It is manufactured with 55 percent renewable electricity, like wind and solar, across the supply chain. Additionally, the new 14-inch MacBook Pro ships in 100 percent fiber-based packaging which can be easily recycled. It also is designed to last, offering industry-leading software support, and meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency and safe chemistry.

Pricing and Availability

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

Footnotes

1 Testing was conducted by Apple in September 2025. See apple.com/macbook-pro for more information. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
2 Results are compared to 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
3 Results are compared to 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, and 2TB SSD.
4 macOS Tahoe is available as a free software update. Some features may not be available in all regions or in all languages.
5 Live Translation in Messages supports English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), and Chinese (simplified). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime is available for one-on-one calls in English (U.S., UK), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain) when Apple Intelligence is enabled on a compatible Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

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LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend, the online loaning platform said Monday.

In a company announcement, LendingTree confirmed that Lebda unexpectedly died on Sunday and that its leadership “deeply mourns his passing” while extending condolences to the executive’s loved ones.

“Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the lives of millions of consumers,” LendingTree’s board of directors said in a statement. “His passion will continue to inspire us as we move forward together.”

Scott Peyree, LendingTree’s chief operating officer and president, has now been appointed CEO effective immediately. And lead independent director Steve Ozonian will also step into Lebda’s role as chairman of the board, the company said.

Shares of Charlotte, North Carolina-based LendingTree fell more than 2% by early afternoon trading on Monday.

Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 — to “simplify the loan shopping process” after experiencing his own frustrations when getting his first mortgage, LendingTree’s website notes. The platform launched nationally in 1998 and became a public company in 2000. It was later acquired by internet conglomerate IAC/InterActiveCorp, before spinning off on its own again in 2008.

Today, LendingTree’s central online loaning marketplace helps users find and compare loans for mortgages, credit cards, insurance needs and more. LendingTree, Inc. also owns brands across the financial sector — including CompareCards and Value Penguin.

In addition to his multiple-decade career at LendingTree, Lebda also co-founded a financial services platform for children and families called Tykoon in 2010. He previously worked as an auditor and consultant for PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

“All of my ideas come from my own experiences and problems,” Lebda told The Wall Street Journal in a 2012 interview.

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Empire Metals Limited (LON:EEE)(OTCQX:EPMLF), the AIM-listed and OTCQX-traded resource exploration and development company, is pleased to inform investors that the Company will be attending and participating in the following upcoming events and conferences:

    These events will provide further opportunities for the Company to engage with shareholders and potential investors, offering updates on the Company’s maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the Pitfield Project in Western Australia, in addition to the Company’s future to move Pitfield towards commercialisation. An updated corporate presentation has been published and can be found here: https://www.empiremetals.co.uk/investors/reports-presentations/

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    For further information please visit www.empiremetals.co.uk or contact:

    Empire Metals Ltd

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    Tel: 020 4583 1440

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    Ewan Leggat / Adam Cowl

    Tel: 020 3470 0470

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    Damon Heath

    Tel: 020 7186 9950

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    Tel: 020 7236 1177

    About Empire Metals Limited

    Empire Metals Ltd (AIM: EEE and OTCQX: EPMLF) is an exploration and resource development company focused on the rapid commercialisation of the Pitfield Titanium Project, located in Western Australia. The titanium discovery at Pitfield is of unprecedented scale, and hosts one of the largest and highest-grade titanium resources reported globally, with a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) totalling 2.2 billion tonnes grading 5.1% TiO₂ for 113 million tonnes of contained TiO₂.

    The MRE, which covers only the Thomas and Cosgrove deposits, includes a weathered zone resource of 1.26 billion tonnes at 5.2% TiO₂ and a significant Indicated Resource of 697 million tonnes at 5.3% TiO₂, predominantly from the Thomas deposit. Titanium mineralisation at Pitfield occurs from surface and displays exceptional grade continuity along strike and down dip. The MRE extends across just 20% of the known mineralised footprint, providing substantial potential for further resource expansion.

    Conventional processing has already produced a high-purity product grading 99.25% TiO₂, suitable for titanium sponge metal or pigment feedstock. The friable, in-situ weathered zone supports low-cost, strip mining without the need for blasting or overburden removal.

    With excellent logistics and established infrastructure, including rail links to deep-water ports with direct access to Asia, the USA, Europe and Saudi Arabia, Pitfield is strategically positioned to supply the growing global demand for titanium and other critical minerals.

    Empire is now accelerating the economic development of Pitfield, with a vision to produce a high-value titanium metal and/or pigment quality product at Pitfield, to realise the full value potential of this exceptional deposit.

    The Company also has two further exploration projects in Australia; the Eclipse Project and the Walton Project in Western Australia, in addition to three precious metals projects located in a historically high-grade gold producing region of Austria.

    This information is provided by Reach, the non-regulatory press release distribution service of RNS, part of the London Stock Exchange. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

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