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Building a machine network based on blockchain to create a new IoT era

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Mankind is entering the era of “connection of all things”

Recently, the Ministry of industry and information technology released the key industries and application scenarios of “5G + industrial Internet”, marking that China’s 5G application has shifted from exploration to promotion. 5G has three characteristics: high speed, low delay and wide connection, which will promote the consumer Internet forward to the industrial Internet, and finally build an intelligent world of “everything connected”.

The essence of industrial Internet is to use information technology to closely connect the equipment, production lines, factories, suppliers, products and customers in the industrial manufacturing industry, which is across the equipment, system, and region, so as to improve efficiency and promote the intellectualization of the whole manufacturing service system. The 5G application scenarios released recently, such as collaborative operation and flexible manufacturing, indicating the importance of industrial Internet to achieve broader and deeper social cooperation. It is through this large-scale cooperation that human civilization makes progress continuously.

Large-scale social cooperation could be divided into two patterns: the first is centralized, with hierarchical “command-feedback” chain and mutual principal-agent relationship as the core characteristics. The typical representatives are government, bureaucratic organizations and military units; the second type is decentralized, represented by market mechanism. There is no central planning or unified coordination. The participants of the mechanism, based on cost-benefit calculation, promote the overall interests through automatic division of labor and exchange. On the social level, the efficiency of decentralized market mechanism is higher than that of centralized command mechanism. In the future mass machine equipment connection (mMTC) network, a decentralized and value exchange based large-scale collaboration among machines can be realized by introducing market mechanism. Therefore, the industrial Internet in the digital era is not only the Internet of factory manufacturing, but also a distributed network and governance structure. All enterprises can safely join this network to realize manufacturing services, integrated innovation and value sharing.

Sharing mechanism in large scale machine cooperation

Although large-scale collaboration between machines has great value potentially, it still faces problems such as privacy protection, trust between agents and higher demand of computing power of large-scale collaboration.

Therefore, the solution design of the industry is to adopt the pattern of “machine network + blockchain”. The role of Cloud in traditional industrial Internet, such as using the smart contract based on the blockchain to realize the value measurement, distribution and settlement of large-scale cooperation. Finally, it would make the large-scale cooperation of cross-border and public affairs more credible and efficient.

1) Effective data confirmation

The reason why blockchain has become the key to the future industrial Internet is that it integrates technologies such as cryptography, peer-to-peer network, consensus mechanism, and forms a new way of data recording, transmission, storage and presentation, so as to construct a decentralized pattern, which can effectively confirm the data rights. In the industrial Internet, the integration of blockchain technology can solve the problem of mutual trust and cooperation among multiple players, as well as the problem of industrial enterprises’ control over their own data.

2) Reducing the transaction cost of multilateral platform

With the development of global market and the subdivision of supply chain, the participation cost of complex business activities is no longer “bilateral”, but “multilateral”, and the establishment of trust relationship is more and more expensive. Blockchain technology can build a peer-to-peer and unified platform for business activities. At the same time, it can significantly reduce one of the trust costs in transaction costs to be commercially feasible. Participants in business activities will move from traditional “bilateral platform” to “multilateral platform”. While scale effect is formed, the trust cost will not increase too much.Finally, it will be superimposed into an ecological effect, forming a viable business model.

3) To solve the problem of Isolated Data Island by privacy computing

Although blockchain can play a significant role in solving trust, cooperation and other problems in industrial Internet, it still has some defects in data value mining and privacy protection. Therefore, blockchain also needs to combine with privacy computing. Privacy computing can not only realize data sharing under privacy protection, ensure the authorization of privavy data, but also prevent malicious eavesdroppers or others from accessing the original data or data calculation results. In the industrial Internet, the core data is still kept in the enterprise. Under the premise of meeting the needs of data privacy security, privacy computing enables enterprises to use massive industrial data more efficiently and accurately, solving the problem of Isolated Data Island. Furtherly, it enhance the value of data in the process of sovereign ownership and rights sharing, and realize the two-way empowerment of various enterprises.

PlatON helps intelligent interconnection of Machine Networks

PlatON is a privacy computing network based on cryptography algorithm. As a global leader in blockchain industry, it can effectively solve the problems about Big Data managemen in the industrial Internet by its existing technical advantages, and provide a safer infrastructure based on privacy protection and edge computing capability. Firstly, PlatOn’s powerful encryption algorithm technology can provide trusted device authentication, multi-channel data transmission and data storage services for industrial Internet, and enhance the security of device system; Secondly, PlatOn’s new computing architecture can make full use of the computing resources of adjacent nodes, provide strong computing support for the industrial Internet, and comprehensively improve the timeliness of services. Finally, PlatOn’s privacy protection and multi-party secure computing (MPC) technology can support collaborative analysis of massive data and integration of diverse scenarios

On April 30, 2021, the PlatON privacy AI computing network obtained the community license with 80.6% support rate, and the current pre-deployment network has officially become the main network. PlatON will gradually establish a multi-agent collaboration and computing network for the future, and promote industrial civilization and human society from “interconnection of all things” to “intelligent connection of all things”.

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Ken Behr Turns Years as a DEA Cooperating Source Into True Crime Podcast Crime Nightly

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The author of One Step Over The Line now plans to help other true crime podcasters grow their own audiences.

Hollywood, FL, United States, 25th Jul 2026 – Ken Behr spent more than two decades inside large-scale smuggling operation before becoming a cooperating source for the DEA. He now hosts Crime Nightly, a true crime podcast covering cold cases, missing persons and criminal investigations at crimenightly.com. Behr plans to bring the experience of building Crime Nightly into a new effort to help other true crime podcast hosts grow their own shows.

Behr’s path into that world started in the 1970s, when he was a teenager working out of his mother’s house. What started small grew into a large-scale smuggling operation that Behr ran for more than two decades. He traveled the country by cigarette boat, raced cars and flew on private jets during those years, working alongside some of the biggest smugglers in the world and crossing paths with figures ranging from movie stars to murderers along the way.

Facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison, Behr chose to work as a cooperating source for the DEA. He later wrote about that part of his life in the memoir One Step Over The Line, a title drawn from the 1970s song “One Toke Over the Line.” The book marks Behr’s first attempt at writing and covers both his own story and smuggling in South Florida during that era. 

More information on the book is available at onestepovertheline.com.

In the book’s author’s note, Behr also writes about working through post-traumatic stress connected to those decades, an experience he says caught him off guard after years of assuming PTSD applied only to others.

Behr’s years inside federal investigations and his firsthand knowledge of large-scale trafficking now shape his work behind the microphone. He launched Crime Nightly to bring that background to unsolved cases, missing persons investigations and interviews with researchers and formerly incarcerated individuals.

“We built Crime Nightly and grew our audience fast, and that experience is exactly what we want to bring to other true crime podcasters who are trying to grow their own shows,” said Ken Behr, host of Crime Nightly.

Behr also appears as a guest across the true crime podcast circuit, sharing his background in trafficking and federal investigations. 

Recent appearances include:

  • Digital Social Hour (with Sean Kelly)
  • 10 Toes Podcast
  • Locked In with Ian Bick
  • Gangland Wire (with Gary Jenkins)
  • Soft White Underbelly
  • The Green Tea
  • Bioactive Podcast
  • The Mike Drop Podcast

Behr plans to apply what he learned building Crime Nightly to a new service helping other true crime podcast hosts with marketing and audience growth. The effort targets podcasters covering cold cases, missing persons and criminal investigations who want to reach more listeners.

Listeners can follow Crime Nightly’s case updates and new episodes through the show’s social media account, @crimenightly, and at crimenightly.com.

About Crime Nightly

Crime Nightly is a true crime podcast and media platform based in Hollywood, Florida, covering cold cases, missing persons and criminal investigations. The show is hosted by Ken Behr, a former cooperating source for the DEA and author. 

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Astana to Host the International Games of the Future 2026 (GOTF 2026) Powered by Samruk-Kazyna

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Astana will host Games of the Future 2026 (GOTF 2026) Powered by Samruk-Kazyna from 29 July to 9 August 2026. The international multisport tournament will bring together esports, traditional sports and cutting-edge technology through a distinctive “phygital” competition format.

More than 800 athletes representing over 50 nationalities will compete across eight official disciplines. Phygital competitions combine digital and physical stages: participants first compete in a virtual environment before continuing the contest in physical sporting arenas, including football pitches, basketball courts, martial arts venues and dance stages. Final standings are determined by athletes’ combined performances across both stages.

Competition Schedule

  • Phygital Basketball presented by Halyk Fund: 29 July – 3 August
  • Battle Royale (PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS) presented by Alatau City Bank: 31 July – 2 August
  • MOBA PC (Dota 2) presented by CenterCredit: 2–5 August
  • Phygital Shooter (CS2) presented by Yandex Go: 4–8 August
  • Phygital Football (UFL) presented by Samruk-Kazyna: 4–9 August
  • MOBA Mobile (MLBB) presented by Freedom: 6–9 August
  • Phygital Dancing Presented by Solidcore Resources: 6–7 August
  • Phygital Fighting presented by Kazzinc: 8 August

The tournament will feature prominent teams and clubs from the worlds of traditional sports and esports, including Team Spirit, T1, Team Falcons, Boca Juniors, Valencia Basket, LGD.Pinghu and NOVAQ.

Kazakhstan will be represented in all eight disciplines by teams and athletes including ACF x Allur, UEL Team, GTB KZ, PBC Astana, Future Nomads, Rune Eaters, DIGA Esports, NOVAQ, TeamKZ and Gulnaz Amangali.

The opening ceremony will take place on 29 July at 17:00 Astana time. It will feature AI-powered visuals, large-scale LED installations, laser and lighting effects, robotic elements and an immersive stage production.

The ceremony will be broadcast live in Kazakhstan on the Zhibek Zholy, Qazsport and Khabar television channels. International audiences will be able to watch it live on the official GOTF Astana 2026 Powered by Samruk-Kazyna YouTube channel and through the Phygital+ platform.

Competition Venues

The competitions will be held at four major sporting venues in Astana:

  • QAZAQSTAN Athletics Sports Complex
  • Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov Martial Arts Palace
  • BEELINE ARENA National Tennis Centre
  • Barys Arena

Tickets are available from the tournament’s official ticketing partner, Freedom Ticketon, and through the Freedom SuperApp.

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Aylana Yesbol
Press Secretary, Kazsportinvest JSC
pr@kazsportinvest.kz

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Harborstone Point Advisors Expands Revenue Cycle Management and Financial Advisory Services for Behavioral Health Organizations

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Palm Beach, Florida, Jul 24, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  Harborstone Point Advisors today announced the expansion of its Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and financial advisory services for behavioral health organizations across the United States. The expanded service offering reflects the firm’s continued investment in the behavioral health sector and its commitment to helping treatment providers strengthen financial performance, improve reimbursement outcomes, and build the infrastructure necessary to support sustainable growth.

The announcement comes at a time when behavioral health organizations face increasing operational and financial challenges. Growing demand for mental health and addiction treatment services has created significant opportunities for providers, but it has also increased pressure on leadership teams to manage reimbursement complexity, maintain healthy cash flow, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for long-term expansion.

Harborstone Point Advisors is expanding its specialized advisory platform to address these evolving needs. By combining Revenue Cycle Management expertise with strategic financial advisory services, the firm aims to help behavioral health providers gain greater visibility into their financial operations while positioning themselves for future growth opportunities.

Expanding Support for a Growing Industry

Behavioral health providers operate in an environment that differs significantly from many other industries. Organizations must balance clinical excellence with financial performance while navigating insurance reimbursement processes, staffing demands, regulatory requirements, and changing market conditions.

As treatment providers grow, financial management often becomes more complex. Multi-location operations, expanding service lines, and increasing reimbursement volume can place additional strain on internal systems and processes.

Harborstone Point Advisors recognizes these challenges and has expanded its advisory capabilities to better serve behavioral health organizations at various stages of growth. The firm’s expanded services are designed to help leadership teams improve financial decision-making, optimize reimbursement performance, strengthen reporting capabilities, and create a more scalable operating structure.

According to Harborstone Point Advisors, many behavioral health organizations have strong clinical leadership and a clear mission but lack the financial infrastructure needed to support rapid growth. The firm’s advisory model focuses on helping organizations build that infrastructure while maintaining operational discipline and financial clarity.

Revenue Cycle Management Takes Center Stage

A key component of Harborstone’s expanded service offering is Revenue Cycle Management advisory support.

Revenue Cycle Management encompasses every stage of the reimbursement process, including insurance verification, authorization management, claims submission, payment collection, denial resolution, and reimbursement analysis. When managed effectively, Revenue Cycle Management helps organizations improve cash flow, reduce revenue leakage, and maximize reimbursement opportunities.

For many behavioral health providers, Revenue Cycle Management has become one of the most important operational functions within the organization. Delayed reimbursements, claim denials, documentation issues, and inefficient billing processes can significantly affect financial performance.

Harborstone Point Advisors is expanding its focus on Revenue Cycle Management to help organizations identify operational inefficiencies and strengthen reimbursement outcomes. The firm works with leadership teams to evaluate existing processes, improve reporting visibility, analyze denial trends, and implement strategies that support stronger collections performance.

By helping organizations better understand their reimbursement cycle, Harborstone seeks to improve financial predictability and create a stronger foundation for growth.

Strengthening Financial Infrastructure

In addition to Revenue Cycle Management services, Harborstone Point Advisors continues to expand its financial infrastructure advisory capabilities.

Many treatment providers experience rapid growth before implementing the systems necessary to manage increasing operational complexity. As organizations expand, leadership teams often require more detailed financial reporting, stronger forecasting capabilities, and better visibility into key performance metrics.

Harborstone helps organizations develop financial systems that provide actionable information rather than simply historical reporting. This includes financial dashboard development, forecasting processes, budgeting support, KPI tracking, and performance analysis.

The firm’s objective is to help leadership teams make informed decisions based on accurate and timely financial information. Strong financial infrastructure can help organizations identify risks earlier, allocate resources more effectively, and evaluate growth opportunities with greater confidence.

Supporting Cash Flow and Operational Stability

Cash flow management remains a significant concern throughout the behavioral health industry. Providers often face substantial timing differences between delivering services and receiving reimbursement from payors.

While patient demand may remain strong, reimbursement delays can create working capital challenges that affect day-to-day operations.

Harborstone Point Advisors works closely with organizations to improve cash flow forecasting and develop greater visibility into reimbursement trends. The firm helps leadership teams understand the factors influencing collections performance and identify opportunities to improve cash conversion cycles.

By integrating Revenue Cycle Management analysis with broader financial planning initiatives, Harborstone helps providers strengthen operational stability while reducing financial uncertainty.

Preparing Organizations for Growth

As behavioral health demand continues to expand nationwide, many organizations are exploring opportunities to enter new markets, add levels of care, pursue acquisitions, or expand existing operations.

Successful expansion requires more than favorable market conditions. Organizations must have the operational capacity, financial visibility, and strategic planning processes necessary to support growth.

Harborstone Point Advisors assists providers in evaluating expansion readiness by reviewing financial performance, reimbursement trends, staffing models, operational metrics, and capital requirements. This process helps organizations understand whether their existing infrastructure can support future growth initiatives.

The firm’s advisory approach focuses on helping organizations scale responsibly while maintaining strong operational and financial performance.

Enhancing Capital Readiness

Behavioral health organizations often seek financing to support facility expansion, technology investments, acquisitions, or strategic growth initiatives. Access to capital frequently depends on an organization’s ability to demonstrate financial discipline, operational consistency, and reliable reporting practices.

Harborstone Point Advisors works with providers to improve capital readiness through enhanced reporting, financial organization, forecasting analysis, and operational visibility.

The firm also helps organizations understand how Revenue Cycle Management performance influences financing opportunities. Consistent reimbursement results, reliable collections, and strong reporting systems can improve lender and investor confidence.

By preparing organizations before financing opportunities arise, Harborstone helps leadership teams approach capital discussions from a stronger position.

Building Long-Term Partnerships

Harborstone Point Advisors views its role as more than that of a traditional accounting or consulting firm. The company positions itself as a long-term strategic partner for behavioral health organizations seeking sustainable growth and operational improvement.

The firm’s integrated advisory model combines financial planning, Revenue Cycle Management support, tax advisory, valuation services, accounting expertise, and strategic consulting within a single framework.

This approach allows behavioral health providers to address financial and operational challenges through a coordinated strategy rather than a series of disconnected solutions.

As the behavioral health sector continues to evolve, Harborstone Point Advisors plans to further expand its industry-specific expertise and advisory resources.

Continued Investment in Behavioral Health

The expansion of Harborstone’s Revenue Cycle Management and financial advisory services represents a significant step in the firm’s ongoing commitment to the behavioral health industry.

The company plans to continue developing educational resources, operational insights, and specialized advisory solutions designed specifically for behavioral health providers. Areas of focus include reimbursement optimization, Revenue Cycle Management performance, financial infrastructure development, cash flow improvement, strategic growth planning, and capital readiness.

Harborstone Point Advisors believes that organizations with stronger financial systems, effective Revenue Cycle Management processes, and disciplined growth strategies are better positioned to succeed in an increasingly competitive healthcare environment.

Through this expanded service offering, the firm aims to help behavioral health organizations strengthen operations, improve financial performance, and create a foundation for long-term success.

About Harborstone Point Advisors

Harborstone Point Advisors provides integrated financial advisory, Revenue Cycle Management consulting, accounting, tax, valuation, and strategic planning services to privately held businesses and behavioral health organizations. The firm works with founder-led companies, treatment providers, and growth-oriented organizations seeking stronger financial infrastructure, improved reimbursement performance, enhanced operational visibility, and long-term strategic guidance.

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