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The 2025 Festival Afrodisiac in Brussels brought together thousands to celebrate African culture and solidarity while spotlighting drug prevention through the Truth About Drugs mobile exhibit. With the support of the Church of Scientology and the International Association of Scientologists, coordinator Julie Delvaux and her team distributed over 1,200 educational booklets and inspired hundreds to pledge drug-free living. The initiative underscores Europe’s ongoing fight against rising drug use and highlights how grassroots actions, backed by humanitarian vision, can protect youth and communities alike.

Brussels, July 16, 2025 — Against the backdrop of the Bois de la Cambre, the weekend of July 12–13 saw the vibrant Festival Afrodisiac come alive: a family-friendly cultural event in Belgium’s capital — heart of the EU institutions — celebrating African music, dance, gastronomy and solidarity. As children laughed in the village zone and families shared Afro-market delights, one stand rose above festive cheer to amplify a critical public-health message: the dangers of drug use.

A Cultural Celebration with Purpose

Founded in 2006 and now the largest cultural festival of the African diaspora in Brussels, Afrodisiac champions solidarity and awareness, dedicating its 2025 edition to “Les enfants du Congo, l’avenir d’un continent” — highlighting African children’s rights via art, workshops, performances and food stalls.

This celebration takes on fresh resonance in Brussels, where the EU Commission, Parliament and Council symbolically reinforce messages of unity and well-being.

Truth About Drugs: Facts Meet Festival

The Truth About Drugs mobile exhibit — a new, state-of-the-art educational display made possible through the support of members of the International Association of Scientologists — was brought to life on site by Julie Delvaux, coordinator for Drug-Free World Belgium (Ditesnonaladrogue) and board member of the Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe.

From early morning setup to the final sunset, Julie and her dedicated team made a strong impression: over just two days, they engaged with hundreds of visitors through the immersive exhibit, inspired individuals to sign the drug-free pledge, and placed 1,286 educational booklets directly into the hands of families and community.

Julie Delvaux reflected:

“When teenagers tried the simulation glasses after our mini-conference, they literally said, ‘We won’t touch that stuff.’ Moments like that make it worth it.”

Julie Delvaux, PRESIDENT DITES NON A LA DROGUE BELGIQUE

From youth organization coordinators to educators, a firefighter, and medical professionals, many are seeking partnership opportunities to address the growing impact of drug-related issues in their respective fields. Staff at addiction clinics are also stepping up, distributing educational materials in waiting rooms as they see an increase in patients affected by substance abuse. Additionally, a former drug user has signed up to participate in the campaign by sharing her testimony, aiming to inspire others through her story.

A Campaign Rooted in Humanitarian Vision

The Truth About Drugs initiative is part of the Foundation for a Drug‑Free World, rooted in L. Ron Hubbard’s humanitarian philosophy: “The single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs.” His conviction that awareness can avert suffering informs Truth About Drugs’ global network — from schools to festivals like Afrodisiac.

The European Context: Stark but Surmountable

These efforts matter deeply. Across the EU, as per the European Union Drugs Agency, illicit drug use remains widespread: around 29% of 15–64‑year‑olds have used illegal drugs in their lifetime, and 8% used cannabis in the past year — around 22 million Europeans. Cocaine, the continent’s second-most used substance, reached approximately 3.5 million adult users last year, with usage concentrated among those aged 15–34.

Recent wastewater data from Brussels and Antwerp show cocaine presence doubled in 2024 compared to 2023 — reaching almost 1.2 g per 1,000 inhabitants per day — underscoring rising stimulant trends on Belgian streets. Moreover, EU-wide monitoring highlights a disturbing increase in polysubstance abuse, often mixing cannabis, MDMA, synthetic opioids and tranquillizers.

Ivan Arjona‑Pelado, President of the European Office of the Church of Scientology for Public Affairs and Human Rights, who oversees the different social campaigns Scientologist carry out throughout Europe commended the initiative:

“It’s inspiring to see young people and families choosing knowledge and responsibility over ignorance and danger. This campaign reflects a very practical way to safeguard our children’s future. We will continue to stand behind every initiative that brings truth and prevention directly to communities.”

In Brussels’ seat of European governance, where policies for the entire continent are shaped, grassroots action is proving equally resonant. The Truth About Drugs team’s exhibit at Afrodisiac bridged cultural celebration and public health, translating global drug trends into personal stories and empowering choices. As Brussels nurtures Europe’s future, so too do local campaigns champion its well-being — one informed decision at a time.

Backed and supported by the Church of Scientology and its ecclesiastical leader Mr David Miscavige, the Truth About Drugs campaign has become one of the world’s largest non-governmental drug education and prevention initiatives, active in over 180 countries and distributed in tens of thousands of schools, community groups, police departments and youth organizations. Its clear, fact-based materials have earned recognition from educators, law enforcement and government bodies worldwide, furthering L. Ron Hubbard’s vision of empowering people with knowledge as the best defense against drug abuse.

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The National Science Team of Azerbaijan, established under the initiative and organizational support of the SPACE Academy of Azercosmos, has secured first place at the prestigious international competition “APRSAF CanSat 2025.”

The National Science Team of Azerbaijan, established under the initiative and organizational support of the SPACE Academy of Azercosmos, has secured first place at the prestigious international competition “APRSAF CanSat 2025.” The event was organized in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Held on July 12–13 in Wakayama, Japan, the competition brought together student teams from across the Asia-Pacific region. Azerbaijan was represented by a team of four university students from different higher education institutions in the country, guided and mentored by an expert from Azercosmos.

As part of the challenge, each team was tasked with designing and launching a miniature satellite measuring no more than 124 mm in length, 68 mm in diameter, and weighing between 250–300 grams. The hands-on experience aimed to foster practical knowledge and engineering skills among the students.

Despite its small size, the device includes all key systems of a real satellite, such as power supply, communication, and sensors, but is used solely for educational and experimental purposes rather than orbital deployment. These compact satellites challenge students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, encouraging innovation under strict physical and technical constraints.

The goal of the CanSat project is to equip students with hands-on training in aerospace engineering, teamwork, programming, system design, and technology testing that simulates real-world satellite functions. The interdisciplinary nature of the project also cultivates critical thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills—competencies highly valued in today’s global space industry. This format is especially popular in international space and engineering competitions, including those organized under APRSAF, and serves as a gateway for many students into careers in satellite development and aerospace research.

In addition to Azerbaijan, the 2025 competition featured teams from China, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines, further demonstrating Azerbaijan’s successful integration into the Asia-Pacific space ecosystem.

This remarkable victory underscores Azerbaijan’s growing reputation in the fields of space exploration, engineering, STEAM education, and scientific innovation, and reflects the country’s expanding pool of highly skilled young professionals.

It is worth noting that during the 2024–2025 academic year, several international educational initiatives were successfully implemented as part of Azerbaijan’s ongoing collaboration with APRSAF and JAXA, coordinated through the SPACE Academy. These included the APRSAF Space Poster Contest, a seminar on space, aviation, and STEAM, and a space observation initiative. These programs not only promoted scientific literacy and creativity among school and university students but also facilitated cross-cultural exchange and global networking. 

Such international engagements continue to foster interest and knowledge among Azerbaijani youth in space sciences while further strengthening the country’s position on the global space stage.

The success of the Azerbaijani team is a testament to the long-term vision and strategic investment in space education by Azercosmos. Through initiatives like the SPACE Academy, Azerbaijan is not only nurturing future engineers and scientists but also positioning itself as a serious contributor to the international space community. 

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New York, USA – RXShop.md, a trusted name in the global pharmaceutical marketplace, continues to be at the forefront of providing high-quality medications, including Modalert, an increasingly popular cognitive enhancer. Known for its competitive pricing, reliable delivery, and authentic products, RXShop.md has become a go-to source for individuals seeking productivity aids like Modalert.

Modalert, a formulation of modafinil, has gained wide attention for its reported effects in enhancing focus, motivation, and mental clarity. As research evolves and public interest in cognitive optimization grows, RXShop.md ensures that customers receive genuine Modalert while prioritizing safety, authenticity, and legal compliance.

Modafinil, the active compound in Modalert, works primarily by influencing neurotransmitters in the brain. Studies have shown that it affects dopamine and norepinephrine pathways—neurochemicals deeply tied to reward systems and motivation. This stimulation helps users feel more driven, focused, and engaged in their daily tasks.

Modalert’s influence on the prefrontal cortex—a critical brain region for attention and decision-making—has also been shown to enhance salience, making important tasks feel more meaningful and less overwhelming. Functional MRI studies back these effects, showing improved activity in the brain during demanding cognitive tasks. This effect helps users stay attentive and reduces mental fatigue.

On a neurochemical level, Modalert increases extracellular dopamine by preventing its reuptake, while also boosting norepinephrine and balancing the effects of glutamate and GABA. These combined actions lead to heightened cognitive sharpness and better response to relevant stimuli.

Such features make Modalert a candidate for managing symptoms in conditions like ADHD and depression, especially in patients who experience low motivation and focus. While Modalert is not a replacement for prescribed medication, its favorable safety profile—often limited to mild side effects like headaches and nausea—makes it an option worth discussing with medical professionals.

Modalert is also frequently used by professionals, students, and others in high-pressure environments to enhance focus and stay alert. However, it’s critical to understand the legal implications of buying Modalert. In many countries, modafinil is a prescription-only drug. Customers must verify local regulations before purchasing.

To ensure safety and product quality, RXShop.md encourages buyers to only source Modalert from reputable platforms. The pharmacy’s commitment to excellence includes transparent sourcing and reliance on third-party lab testing. Customers are also urged to consult healthcare professionals before beginning use, especially if they have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications.

RXShop.md remains committed to delivering Modalert and other medications with trust, transparency, and care. Customers seeking reliable nootropics can count on RXShop.md for authentic products and top-tier customer support.

For further information, visit the official website at https://www.rxshop.md.

Author: Dr. Faride Ramos, MD
Education and training: Residency: MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois. Medical School: Universidad Del Norte Programa De Medicina, Graduate 2025

 

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Panama City, Panama, 15th July 2025, Echo Base is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Boosty Labs, a renowned fintech, blockchain, and cloud engineering company, along with welcoming Boosty’s CEO Mr. Viktor Ihnatiuk, to the Echo Base Advisory Board. This collaboration immediately strengthens Echo Base with access to over 100 engineers and accelerates the development of its growing portfolio, which currently includes Paxful, TabTrader, and Omni. In turn, the long-term relationship with Echo Base reinforces Boosty’s industry profile as a leader in development services.

Through this partnership, Boosty Labs will support Echo Base and its companies with key services, including engineering, cloud, and DevOps, streamlining processes and future development. Echo Base seeks to capture the opportunity of the high-growth blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, which Statista projects to grow from $3 billion in 2020 to over $69 billion by 2027, driven by the increasing demand for innovative solutions in this space. Building with Boosty Labs helps Echo Base move faster and more decisively in securing its place as an industry leader.

Viktor Ihnatiuk, the founder and CEO of Boosty Labs, will join the newly established Echo Base Advisory Board. The newly formed advisory board will include industry leaders to help steer strategic decisions and ventures. Viktor brings a wealth of experience in fintech and blockchain, having been involved in and founded successful ventures from a young age. In his advisory role, Viktor will offer insights on business strategies, product development, and partnership opportunities and work closely with Echo Base executives across all functions.

“I’m excited about this collaboration with Echo Base,” Viktor commented. “We share a vision of utilizing technology to empower the decentralized web, and I look forward to driving innovation and growth together.”

Both companies are thrilled to see the significant mutual and shared advantages this partnership will create as Echo Base scales its initiatives with the technical expertise of Boosty Labs.

“This strategic partnership is a critical step forward for the Echo Base platform. Armed with access to over 100 engineers, we’re well positioned to accelerate research and development across our portfolio”,  said Roshan Dharia, CEO at Echo Base. “We’re looking forward to working closely with Viktor and the Boosty Labs team to build innovative solutions for the future of digital finance.”

About Boosty Labs: Boosty Labs is a premier blockchain development company with broad tech expertise and 150+ highly skilled developers and strategists on the team. Founded in 2017, Boosty Labs has successfully completed 250+ projects and collaborated with numerous industry giants, including Ledger, Consensys, Coinbase, Samsung, MoonPay, and Storj.

About Echo Base Holdings Ltd.: Founded in 2025, Echo Base is a private holding company pursuing special situation control investments in the digital assets space. Its global crypto team possesses deep experience in both the scaling of new ventures and the restructuring of complex assets. Echo Base seeks to leverage operational and technical synergies across its portfolio companies to drive innovation. www.eb.global

Shah Venture Fund, the AI-focused venture arm of Shah Equity, commits US $15 million to launch “Asian Women in AI, a Shah Fellowship,” an initiative that will provide stipends, GPU compute credits and equity pathways to 100 female engineers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. The program opens applications on September 1 via a Kaggle-style hackathon and carries official support from UN Women Asia-Pacific.

Dallas, TX, United States, 14th Jul 2025 — Shah Venture Fund, the early-stage investment arm of Shah Equity, today unveiled a major talent program aimed at narrowing one of technology’s most stubborn gaps: the under-representation of women in advanced artificial-intelligence engineering. Branded “Asian Women in AI, a Shah Fellowship,” the initiative will recruit, train and fund 100 high-potential female AI engineers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Philippines during its inaugural 2025-2026 cohort.

The announcement marks the first public social-impact deployment of capital by Shah Venture Fund since the vehicle’s US $10 million self-financed launch in January. Parent company Shah Equity says the fellowship aligns squarely with its long-term thesis that “talent arbitrage,” not capital scarcity, will decide the next decade of AI hardware, edge computing and medical-diagnostic breakthroughs.

“In every emerging market we study, the most overlooked undervalued asset is female technical talent,” said Noorullah Shah Hussaini, founder and CEO of both Shah Equity and Shah Venture Fund. “The math is simple: if a startup can hire a brilliant woman who has been systematically excluded from top roles, its cost curve drops and its innovation velocity climbs. That is arbitrage we can—and should—capture for shareholders, for communities and, frankly, for history.”

A region-wide gender gap hiding in plain sight

According to UNESCO Institute for Statistics, women make up less than 18 percent of AI professionals in South Asia. In Pakistan the share falls to single digits; in India, where overall tech employment exceeds five million, only 12 percent of staff working on machine-learning infrastructure are female. The shortfall is more acute at the senior level: fewer than 3 percent of principal engineers at India’s nine largest AI product companies are women.

Shah Equity’s in-house research team, which tracks salary and equity trends across 16 emerging-market cities, estimates that closing half of the region’s gender gap could unlock US $42 billion in annual productivity gains. “For us, this isn’t charity,” said Hussaini. “It’s a miss-priced growth asset.”

Fellowship package: cash, compute and career leverage

Each fellow will receive:

• US $15,000 in unrestricted living and travel stipends, disbursed in quarterly tranches.
• 3,000 GPU hours on Shah Equity’s soon-to-open 50,000-square-meter Doha data center—enough to train a 7-billion-parameter model multiple times.
• A health-insurance allowance benchmarked to local leading-tech-employer standards.
• Direct equity options in Shah Venture Fund’s portfolio companies where fellows contribute code or research, vesting over three years.
• Co-author credit on any peer-reviewed paper, patent or open-source contribution emerging from fellowship work.
• Visa-facilitation support for short-term residencies in Dallas, Abu Dhabi or Shenzhen, the three engineering hubs of Shah Equity.

Selection methodology: hackathon first, interview second

Applications open September 1 on Kaggle, the Google-owned machine-learning competition site. Candidates will tackle a two-week “medical-imaging triage” challenge using an anonymized endoscopy dataset donated by Shah Health Partners. The top 300 leaderboard scores will then move to a panel interview with Shah Venture Fund engineers and external reviewers from MIT-IBK Islamabad and IIT-Hyderabad.

Final selection will weight Kaggle scores (50 percent), collaborative code-quality metrics (20 percent), and a 10-minute personal pitch (30 percent) outlining how each candidate intends to apply AI in her home market.

“We’re not interested in résumé pedigree,” noted Amina Rahman, principal data scientist at Shah Venture Fund and chair of the selection committee. “We care about code, curiosity and community impact.”

Long-term upside: building equity, not merely granting scholarships

Once fellows graduate, they will be funneled into three tracks:

1. Portfolio placement — full-time roles at Shah-backed startups in micro-LLM acceleration chips, edge-vision IoT modules and drug-discovery software.
2. Research affiliate — fully funded Ph.D. or post-doc positions at partner universities; fellows retain compute credits for personal projects.
3. Founders-in-Residence — a pre-seed path that offers US $250,000 in safe-note funding plus 5 percent equity buy-back rights if a fellow’s company later raises institutional capital.

In every track, option pools entitle fellows to as much as 1 percent of fully diluted equity, a figure modeled on Y Combinator’s alumni payouts but with a specific female-founder tilt.

UN Women endorsement and regional partnerships

UN Women’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific issued a letter of support, calling the fellowship “a scalable template for market-based gender inclusion.” Memoranda of understanding have also been signed with:

• Digital India Foundation, to cross-list Shah competition winners in India’s National AI Fellowship roster.
• Pakistan Software Export Board, providing wage-subsidy vouchers for fellows joining export-oriented startups.
• Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, granting duty-free import status for any hardware prototypes born of the program.

Why Shah Equity—and why now?

Although Shah Equity remains best known for its healthcare roll-ups and the 200-percent-plus annualized returns of Shah Quantum Fund, Hussaini says the firm’s next compounding engine will be “equity in human capital.” The parent company already allocates 40 percent of its venture arm’s US $10 million balance to recruitment packages. The forthcoming US $50 million follow-on fund, slated for Q1 2026, is expected to double that percentage.

“This is not a diversity-dashboard stunt,” Hussaini told analysts on a June strategy call. “Every fellowship slot is a call option on the most under-deployed cognitive resource in emerging markets.”

Independent voices weigh in

Dr. Priya Srinivasan, dean of computer science at IIT-Madras, believes Shah’s approach could alter venture norms. “Traditional VCs view talent spend as SG&A. Shah Venture Fund books it as capex, amortized over patents and product cycles—accounting jaado, but rational.”

Mai Nguyen, partner at Ho Chi Minh City-based Ascend Capital, sees the equity clause as game-changing. “Giving fellows stock makes them stakeholders, not beneficiaries. That flips the power dynamic.”

Next steps and timeline

1. Aug 15: Fellowship handbook and eligibility FAQ published.
2. Sep 1–30: Kaggle challenge window.
3. Oct 20: Final interview shortlist announced.
4. Nov 15: Cohort onboarding in hybrid ceremony (Doha + livestream).
5. Dec 2025: First interim research showcase at Shah Equity’s annual AI & Healthcare Summit, Dallas.

Shah Venture Fund will publish anonymized demographic and salary data after each cohort to measure improvements in pay parity and promotion velocity.

ABOUT SHAH VENTURE FUND AND SHAH EQUITY

Shah Venture Fund, launched in January 2025 with self-funded capital from Shah Equity, invests in AI hardware, IoT form factors and data-driven healthcare. Parent firm Shah Equity manages US $42 million in third-party assets, operates 19 clinics through Shah Health Partners, and deploys proprietary trading capital via Shah Quantum Fund.

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• Reaffirming ZainTECH’s commitment to global standards in IT services, cybersecurity, and data protection.

Dubai, UAE, 12th July 2025—ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved significant milestones in its compliance and certification journey, reinforcing its commitment to international standards and delivering high-quality digital solutions across the Middle East. The company has successfully obtained several globally recognized certifications, covering operations in the UAE ZainTECH CloudHub, that comprises of BIOS Cloud, STS Cloud and regional data centers.

The recently awarded certifications include ISO 20000-1:2018 for IT Service Management System, ISO 27017:2015 for Cloud Security, ISO 27018:2019 for Cloud Privacy, ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management System, NCA ECC-1:2018 and NCA CCC-1:2020 for Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority Standards, PCI-DSS v4.0 for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and SOC 2 Type II for Hulool ZainTECH.

These achievements underscore ZainTECH’s unwavering dedication to strengthening its security, privacy, and IT service management frameworks while enabling compliance with regional regulations and facilitating participation in government tenders and strategic projects acrossthe region.

“Securing these certifications is a testament to ZainTECH’s relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring our clients benefit from industry-leading practices in cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT management,” said Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH. “This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our teams for their outstanding contribution to securing these renewals.”

ZainTECH’s enhanced compliance posture allows it to meet critical requirements, such as the Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission’s (CST) Class C registration license, and strengthens its eligibility to participate in strategic projects across the region.

To maintain its leadership in compliance, ZainTECH is also advancing initiatives to secure additional certifications in 2025, including ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management, ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health & Safety, as well as CSA STAR CCM V4.0.1 renewal and DESC Cloud Service Provider Security Policy Renewal.

These efforts demonstrate ZainTECH’s proactive approach to continuous improvement, customer trust, and regulatory alignment.

About ZainTECH

ZainTECH is a regional integrated digital solutions provider, unifying Zain Group’s ICT assets to offer a unique value proposition of comprehensive digital solutions and services under one roof. The company is positioned to drive the transformation of enterprise and government customers in the MENA region by providing a center of excellence and managed solutions across the ICT stack, including cloud, cybersecurity, modern infrastructure, big data, IoT, AI, smart cities, drones and robotics, and emerging technologies.

ZainTECH leverages Zain’s global reach, unique regional footprint, and infrastructure across its operations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as in other key markets in the Middle East.

ZainTECH forms a key pillar in the evolution of Zain’s core telecom business to maximize value and build on the company’s many strengths to selectively create and invest in growth verticals beyond standard mobile services. This ultimately supports Zain’s vision of becoming a leading ICT and digital lifestyle provider.

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APRVD Home Loans, led by mortgage specialist John Soricelli, is redefining the home financing experience. With a commitment to providing better rates and a more personalized approach, APRVD offers tailored mortgage solutions to help clients achieve their homeownership goals.

Huntington Beach, California, United States, 12th Jul 2025 – APRVD Home Loans, led by mortgage specialist John Soricelli, is redefining the home financing experience. With a commitment to providing better rates and a more personalized approach, APRVD offers tailored mortgage solutions to help clients achieve their homeownership goals.

Personalized Mortgage Solutions

APRVD Home Loans understands that each homebuyer has unique needs and financial situations. By leveraging partnerships with major lenders, APRVD offers a range of mortgage products, including:

• First-Time Homebuyer Programs: Assisting new buyers with navigating the complexities of purchasing their first home.
• Refinancing Options: Providing solutions for homeowners looking to refinance and potentially lower their monthly payments.
• Investment Property Financing: Offering specialized loans for clients interested in purchasing rental or investment properties.
• Credit Score Optimization Guidance: Helping clients understand and improve their credit scores to secure better mortgage rates.

Expert Guidance and Support

With over 60 years of combined experience in the mortgage industry, the team at APRVD Home Loans is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the mortgage process. From initial consultation to closing, clients receive personalized attention and expert advice to ensure a smooth and informed experience.

Commitment to Community

APRVD Home Loans is not just a mortgage provider; they are a trusted partner in the community. By offering educational resources, transparent communication, and a client-first approach, APRVD strives to make the home financing process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

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About John A. Soricelli Jr.

John A. Soricelli Jr. is a seasoned mortgage professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. Since 2000, he has been a leader in the mortgage sector, known for his in-depth knowledge of the entire loan process and his ability to position clients effectively for approval. His expertise spans various loan programs, including Conventional, FHA, VA, and Jumbo loans, allowing him to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. John’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his consistent recognition as a Five Star Mortgage Professional, an award he has received every year since 2011. He is dedicated to providing transparent, efficient, and personalized service, ensuring a smooth and informed mortgage experience for all clients. Follow or learn more about John here:

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Bitcoin surged to an all-time high above $112,000 this week, buoyed by a wave of reawakened whale wallets and increasing institutional flows. The renewed on-chain activity is reviving bullish sentiment, and some forecasts suggest BTC could hit $150,000 by year-end.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed more than 18% since the start of 2025, pushing its market capitalization to $2.21 trillion. As of mid-July, BTC was trading near $111,100 amid elevated daily volumes of approximately $59.4 billion.

A series of high-value transactions by dormant holders has added fuel to the current rally. On-chain data reveals that a long-inactive wallet moved 17,283 BTC valued at roughly $1.88 billion within a single 24-hour window. 

Source: OnchainLens

Last week, two Satoshi-era wallets transferred a combined 20,000 BTC for the first time in 14 years, stoking market speculation over long-term holder behavior. 

Further inflows came from the Royal Government of Bhutan, which sent over 350 BTC (around $38.5 million) to Binance in the past 10 days. The transactions highlight the growing involvement of sovereign entities in Bitcoin’s capital flows and may suggest strategic liquidity operations or asset diversification.

Source: Arkham explorer

Technical Picture Signals More Upside: The Road to $150,000

Despite the sharp price appreciation, technical indicators suggest the rally still has legs. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 63.62, a level that indicates strength without crossing into overbought territory. The MACD has printed a bullish crossover at 172.51, typically viewed as a buy signal, while the 10-day simple moving average remains above the 100-day—a classic indication of short-term momentum.

Still, some caution is warranted in the near term. The stochastic oscillator has risen to 86.46, a reading often associated with interim consolidation. Analysts flag resistance levels at $117,498 and $127,279 as potential inflection points. Failure to breach these levels decisively could trigger profit-taking.

Sentiment among institutional investors continues to improve, helped by accommodative macro conditions, steady ETF inflows, and concerns over traditional fiat debasement. Analysts at cryptona.co see $150,000 as a realistic price target for Bitcoin in the coming months provided that $117K is broken with volume support.

Key tailwinds include expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, further sovereign adoption, and rising demand for digital assets in inflation-hedging portfolios.

Bottom Line

Bitcoin’s breakout above $112,000 reflects both deepening institutional engagement and a pivotal shift in long-term holder behavior. While short-term corrections remain likely, technical and fundamental structures align toward further appreciation. The $150,000 target may no longer be speculative, as it’s increasingly becoming the market’s base case.

Singapore, 11th July 2025, WOM Protocol was early to SocialFi. Back in 2020, when few believed in decentralized word-of-mouth marketing, WOM began building the infrastructure to make it real. While many “to-earn” models collapsed over time, WOM persisted – improving its protocol, growing its ecosystem and proving that authentic recommendations can scale. Today, WOM is taking its most significant step yet: launching the Testnet of its own EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, unlocking a new phase of growth.

The Perfect Timing in a New SocialFi and InfoFi Landscape

In 2025, SocialFi and InfoFi have evolved rapidly, with projects like Kaito AI and Cookie DAO showcasing new models for decentralized content and community engagement. But in an age of AI-generated information, content validation and authenticity ratings are becoming inevitable. The reputation of creators – and the credibility of what they share – will be the most valuable assets in marketing.

This is why WOM’s timing is critical. While the protocol may have been ahead of the curve between 2020 and 2024, the team has demonstrated persistence, continuous improvement and has refined its unique content authentication model into a solution that can now be universally implemented across any type of content.

Since launch, WOM has surpassed 300,000 validated content pieces across platforms like the BULLZ app and the WOM Authenticator app and processes up to 200,000 daily transactions. These first applications will migrate their activity to the new WOM Layer 1 blockchain once Mainnet launches.

A $1 Million Grant Program and Strategic Growth Initiatives

To fuel ecosystem growth, WOM is introducing a grant pool worth up to $1 million in WOM Tokens over the next two years, supporting SocialFi builders, new platform integrations and community-led initiatives. This token unlock and a planned strategic token sale will help fund further development, onboard more projects and drive awareness through dedicated marketing and trading campaigns.

A High-Performance Blockchain Purpose-Built for SocialFi

The new WOM EVM Layer 1 blockchain is designed to meet the demands of decentralized applications, offering:

• Up to 10,000 transactions per second
• Transaction fees as low as $0.001
• Full EVM compatibility
• Smart contract automation to streamline rewards, validation, and governance

This combination enables a seamless experience for microtransactions, creator incentives and dynamic community engagement.

The Foundation for Authentic, Decentralized Communities

With the Testnet live, WOM will expand integrations, launch new SocialFi use cases and prepare for Mainnet launch in 2026.

In a landscape where SocialFi and InfoFi require dedicated infrastructure, WOM Protocol provides a high-performance home where communities can transact, collaborate and grow together. As the ecosystem evolves, WOM stands ready to be the foundation for authentic, decentralized economies built on trust and transparency.