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ELFBAR’s ELFX and ELFA Pod Systems Win German Design Award and CMF Design Awards

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Four reusable devices recognised by two international juries for refined industrial design

United States, 29th May 2026, Global vape brand ELFBAR said today that four products in its reusable pod system lineup have been honoured by the German Design Award and the International CMF Design Awards. The recognised devices are the ELFX Mini, ELFX 2, ELFA Master Stein and the ELFA pod system.

ELFBAR's ELFX and ELFA Pod Systems Win German Design Award and CMF Design Awards
 

The German Design Award, organised by the German Design Council, named the ELFX Mini and the ELFA Master Stein as 2026 winners. The International CMF Design Awards, which evaluates excellence in colour, material and finish, recognised the ELFA Master Stein and the ELFX 2. ELFA Master Stein and ELFX Mini are now available in Germany.

The awarded lineup

The four products sit at the centre of ELFBAR’s reusable portfolio for adult smokers and ex-smokers looking for an alternative to combustible tobacco. The range spans compact entry devices through to the ELFX 2, which goes on sale in Germany in June 2026.

Each device shares a restrained visual language. Casing materials are selected for grip and longevity. Colour palettes are subdued. Branding is kept small. The shapes are contoured for one-handed use, and the surface finishes are tuned to feel calm in the hand. The ELFA Master Stein, named after the stein vessels of European drinking culture, uses a textured casing that references the heritage of stoneware and glass.

On the design approach

“Good design should feel confident, not loud,” said Becky Liu, Head of Industrial Design at ELFBAR. “With ELFX and ELFA, we focus on a clean-cut form, precision, and a calm material touch-feel to bring an elegant and intuitive user experience.”

The recognition follows a multi-year effort inside ELFBAR’s industrial design studio to move the brand’s product language away from the bright, single-use silhouettes that defined the early years of the vaping category. The company has been steadily replacing those formats in its lineup with longer-lived devices intended to look and feel more like other categories of mature consumer hardware.

Engineering details

Beyond the look of each device, the awarded products share a set of practical features that ELFBAR describes as central to its reusable design approach.

Pods are secured magnetically and click into place without alignment fuss. E-liquid levels are visible through windows on the casing, making refill timing intuitive. Status displays communicate battery and pod information at a glance. Airflow and power settings are adjustable on the relevant models, allowing users to shape the draw to their preference. Modular construction lets pods and cartridges be replaced rather than discarded, extending the useful life of each device.

For the ELFX 2 specifically, the upcoming launch introduces the new ELFX POD 2.0 cartridge generation. The generation adds a child lock, an upgraded airway designed for richer flavour, and a 5A leakproof system intended to keep e-liquid contained under everyday pocket and travel use.

The German context

The design recognition lands in ELFBAR’s largest European market. According to internal data, the brand leads the German pod system category with about 60 percent market share. Prefilled and refillable products — including the ELFX and ELFA pod systems and the ELFLIQ e-liquid range — now account for around 80 percent of the company’s shipments to Germany. Single-use formats, once a defining part of the category, no longer drive the brand’s German business.

European regulators have meanwhile sharpened their focus on disposable vapes and on packaging waste. Brands that can demonstrate genuine reusability, supported by replaceable components and durable design, are increasingly being separated from those that cannot. The awarded ELFX and ELFA products are positioned within that shift.

What comes next

ELFBAR said it plans to introduce the award-winning ELFX and ELFA designs to other European markets in due course, with the ELFX 2 leading the next wave from Germany in June 2026. Specific dates, pricing and channel availability will be confirmed market by market.

— ENDS —

About ELFBAR

ELFBAR is a pioneer in the global vaping industry. Since its inception in 2018, it has been providing a distinct and diverse vaping experience with innovation at its core. ELFBAR stays committed to youth access prevention and sustainable growth as a leading brand favoured and used by tens of millions of adult smokers and ex-smokers worldwide as an alternative to smoking. For more information, please visit elfbar.de.

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Terrance Bradford Tampa, FL Explains Why Problem-Solving Is One of Construction’s Most Valuable Skills

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San Francisco, CA, 18th July 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Construction projects rarely unfold exactly as planned. Weather conditions, material availability, scheduling conflicts, and unexpected site conditions can all create obstacles that require quick thinking and practical solutions. According to Terrance Bradford Tampa, FL, one of the most valuable skills a construction professional can develop is the ability to solve problems effectively while keeping projects moving forward.

With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, Bradford has learned that successful projects are not defined by the absence of challenges, but by how those challenges are managed. Every project presents opportunities to adapt, communicate, and make informed decisions that keep work progressing efficiently.

“Every construction project will encounter obstacles at some point,” Bradford says. “The difference is how teams respond. Strong problem-solving keeps projects moving instead of allowing setbacks to become larger issues.”

Every Project Presents Unique Challenges

According to Terrance Bradford Tampa, FL, no two construction projects are exactly alike. Site conditions, client goals, environmental factors, and scheduling demands all introduce different variables that require thoughtful planning and flexibility.

Rather than relying on the same solution every time, Bradford believes construction professionals should evaluate each situation individually and make decisions based on the project’s specific needs.

“Experience gives you perspective,” he explains. “The more projects you complete, the better you become at recognizing potential challenges and identifying practical solutions.”

Communication Improves Problem-Solving

Bradford believes effective communication is one of the most important tools when resolving issues during construction.

Construction projects involve multiple stakeholders, and keeping everyone informed allows decisions to be made more efficiently. Open communication also helps prevent misunderstandings that could create additional delays.

“When everyone understands what’s happening, teams can work together toward a solution much faster,” Bradford says. “Communication reduces uncertainty and helps maintain momentum.”

By encouraging transparency, project teams can respond more confidently when unexpected situations arise.

Staying Calm Under Pressure

Construction can be a fast-paced environment where decisions often need to be made quickly. Bradford believes remaining calm during difficult situations allows leaders to evaluate options more effectively.

“When challenges happen, people naturally look for direction,” he says. “Remaining focused instead of reacting emotionally helps everyone make better decisions.”

This steady approach not only improves project outcomes but also builds confidence throughout the team.

Learning From Every Challenge

One of Terrance Bradford’s guiding principles is viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Every project provides lessons that can improve future planning, communication, and decision-making. By reflecting on both successes and setbacks, construction professionals continue strengthening their ability to solve problems more effectively.

“I’ve learned something from every project I’ve worked on,” Bradford explains. “Those experiences help prepare you for the next challenge.”

Continuous improvement allows professionals to develop greater confidence while improving overall project performance.

Preparation Makes a Difference

While unexpected situations cannot always be avoided, Terrance Bradford Tampa, FL believes preparation significantly reduces their impact.

Careful planning, organized documentation, realistic scheduling, and proactive communication help teams anticipate many common challenges before construction begins.

“The more prepared you are, the more options you have when something unexpected occurs,” Bradford says. “Preparation gives teams flexibility.”

Strong preparation also allows projects to remain focused on long-term objectives instead of reacting to every short-term obstacle.

Building Stronger Construction Teams

Bradford believes problem-solving is ultimately a team effort. Encouraging collaboration and creating an environment where individuals feel comfortable sharing ideas often leads to better solutions.

“No single person has every answer,” he explains. “When people work together and bring different perspectives, they’re able to solve problems more effectively.”

Creating a collaborative culture strengthens not only project outcomes but also long-term professional relationships.

Looking Ahead

As construction projects continue becoming more complex, Terrance Bradford Tampa, FL believes problem-solving will remain one of the industry’s most valuable skills. Professionals who combine preparation, communication, adaptability, and collaboration are better equipped to navigate challenges while delivering successful results.

For Bradford, construction has always been about more than building structures. It is about bringing people together, overcoming obstacles, and continuously finding better ways to serve clients and strengthen communities. By approaching every challenge with a solutions-focused mindset, he believes construction professionals can continue delivering quality work while building trust that lasts well beyond project completion.

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Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Buyback, Bringing Total Repurchases to $3.2 Million

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San Francisco, CA, July 17th, 2026, Chainwire

Crowdsourced Hedge Fund Completes Third Open-Market Purchase as Contributor Network and Assets Continue to Grow

Numerai, the decentralized hedge fund powered by crowdsourced machine learning, today announced the completion of a third strategic purchase of Numeraire (NMR), acquiring an additional $1.2 million of the token from the open market. The purchase brings Numerai’s total NMR buybacks to $3.2 million within one year.

The buyback reflects Numerai’s continued investment in the staking system that aligns thousands of independent data scientists toward improving the firm’s Stake-Weighted Meta Model, the machine learning model that powers Numerai’s hedge fund. Contributors stake NMR on their models, earning additional NMR when their predictions perform well on future market data and losing it when they do not. The resulting Stake-Weighted Meta Model continues to outperform Numerai’s internal benchmark models, demonstrating the value of aligning incentives with predictive performance.

Since announcing its first strategic buyback in July 2025, Numerai’s network has expanded significantly. Active accounts have more than doubled over the past year, submissions continue to increase, and the platform has introduced new infrastructure including Numerai Skills, Numerai Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Atomic Blockchain Staking, enabling increasingly autonomous participation by AI systems.

The underlying hedge fund has also continued to grow. According to the company, Numerai now manages approximately $700 million in assets, up from approximately $560 million at the end of 2025.

Numeraire is a fixed-supply Ethereum token capped at 11 million NMR. Because tournament rewards and staking incentives are distributed from Numerai’s treasury, the company is replenishing its holdings through open-market purchases. Before this buyback, approximately 3.1 million NMR remained in Numerai’s treasury.

Unlike the previous two announcements, this buyback had already been completed before today’s announcement. As with prior purchases, the transaction was executed on the open market through Coinbase Institutional at or near the bid price over several weeks to minimize market impact.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. This content does not represent an offer to purchase or sell any security or the interests of any account managed by Numerai GP, LLC or its affiliates. Such an offer may only be made to persons who qualify to invest and in jurisdictions in which such an offer is legal.

About Numerai

Numerai is a San Francisco-based hedge fund and data science platform founded in 2015. Through a global competition and open API, thousands of data scientists submit stock market signals that are aggregated into a single Meta Model used to trade global equities. Numeraire (NMR) is used to stake and reward models that improve the fund. Numerai’s mission is to build the world’s last hedge fund through open, competitive machine intelligence.

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ether.fi Partners with Nexus Mutual to Protect Against ETH Slashing at Institutional Scale

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London, United Kingdom, July 17th, 2026, Chainwire

ether.fi, the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management, has selected Nexus Mutual to provide crypto’s largest-ever ETH Slashing Cover. The cover protects ether.fi‘s validators against up to 15,000 ETH worth of slashing penalties.

As ether.fi continues to see rapid adoption from both retail and institutional audiences, securing industry-leading protection against slashing risk for ether.fi users is critical. Over the last year, ether.fi has been systematically strengthening their stack across infrastructure, risk management, operational security and real-time defense systems. 

Since ether.fi operates one of the largest validator sets on Ethereum, slashing is a real tail risk for them. By working with Nexus Mutual, ether.fi has mitigated this with protection that kicks in to secure against validator losses. This cover was calculated to protect ether.fi in even the most extreme scenarios and represents more than all historical losses from ETH slashing combined.

“We’ve always believed the safest protocols will ultimately win. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in audits, operational security, staking architecture, and now the largest insurance program in the industry. We are excited to partner with Nexus Mutual to make this a reality,” said Mike Silagadze, Founder & CEO of ether.fi.

“We’ve known the ether.fi team since before it was ether.fi, and they’ve been focused on risk from day one. Covering their users for up to 15,000 ETH in slashing penalties is a historic step, and we’re proud they chose Nexus Mutual to take it with them,” said Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual.

About ether.fi

ether.fi is the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management. With $6B+ in AUM across Cash (crypto card), Stake (restaking), and Liquid (liquid restaking derivatives), ether.fi has established category dominance in crypto neobanking. It’s the rare institutional-grade product built for consumer adoption. 

About Nexus Mutual

Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Since 2019, they have covered more than $7 billion against smart contract hacks, slashing, and other digital asset risks. As the industry leader, they have become a trusted partner for everyone from individuals to institutions to help manage onchain risk.

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