Press Release
Lumino, lightening up the world of secure multi-party computation
New digital era, new demand of security
With the advent of the era of big data, the leakage and abuse of personal privacy data are common, which not only disturbs the normal market order, but also seriously restricts the innovation and development of the digital economy. In recent years, many countries have carried out relevant legislation of digital economy and data governance, which makes the legal requirements of personal privacy data more rigorous, and the supervision system is becoming increasingly strict. The various online scenarios led by the Covid-19 not only bring convenience to our life, but also cause a lot of security demand of data protection
Therefore, the data producers, such as government agencies, operators, platforms, are constantly raising the legal standards of storage, transmission and transaction. It has brought a problem to the data owners: how can fully utilize the data resource endowment to create business profits and social value, meanwhile ensure that the data privacy is protected in accordance with supervision provisions? The real demand behind the problem is bound to give birth to new technologies. The combination of blockchain and secure multi-party computation provides a new solution for breaking the “data island”, ensuring data security and releasing data value.
Recently, as the leader in the global blockchain industry, PlatON has started a new journey in the construction of privacy computation infrastructure, launching the secure multi-party computation ceremony—— Lumino. Lumino aims to create system parameters in a decentralized way, which could help build a real community-based, open-source blockchain ecosystem and ensure the underlying security of the main network and the reliability of future digital applications.
The “chemical reaction” of blockchain and secure multi-party computation
To understand the essence of Lumino, we need to understand the blockchain and secure multi-party computation. Blockchain is a technical solution that does not rely on a third party and a network that stores, verifies, transmits and communicates through its own distributed nodes. The core problems it solves are network decentralization, data consistency and tamper-prevent. Secure multi-party computation is to solve the problem of privacy protection among a group of mutual distrusted participants. It should ensure the independence, correctness decentralization and do not disclose the data to other participants. Secure multi-party computation was firstly proposed by professor Yao Qizhi, who is a Chinese computer scientist and the winner of Turing prize. Since 2010, the development of executable general compiler makes its concept gradually well-known.
It can be seen that both blockchain and multi-party security computation are technologies dealing with data interaction between a group of participants according to specific rules. However, blockchain is mainly used to verify the correctness of the calculation, and the purpose is to achieve the consistent recognition of the results and prevent the results from being tampered with; the purpose of secure multi-party computation (MPC) is to get specific results in the case of data confidentiality, and emphasis on privacy protection in data share situation.
When secure multi-party computation encounters blockchain, the integration has become a technology trend that attracts much attention. Due to the different traits of blockchain and multi-party security computation, they are not exclusive and can complement each other. Blockchain can improve its ability of data confidentiality by using secure multi-party computation to adapt to complex environments; while secure multi-party computation can complete redundant computation with the help of blockchain to obtain verifiable and unique results.
The combination of MPC and blockchain is ultimately to meet the more complex and changeable real needs, especially for various environments of data exchange and sharing. For example, secure multi-party computation can realize key management in the blockchain wallet, and divide the management right of assets reasonably to reduce the risk of single key loss. It can also realize the cross-domain access of EHR data. Based on personal digital identity infrastructure, hospital A could apply for data access to hospital B by obtaining the patient’s authorization, which does not need directly return the patient’s medical record data. It would meet the dual goals of diagnosis needs and privacy protection.
New practice in privacy protection——PlatON & Lumino
Secure multi-party computation is essentially a solution for data security. It is consisted of cryptographic technologies such as obfuscation circuit, secret sharing, homomorphic encryption, etc. PlatON has already realized the layout in these fileds. The key to secure multi-party computation is to use zero knowledge proof to prove that there is no leakage, which is also the key to Lumino.
Most of the existing efficient zero-knowledge proof algorithms need to create system parameters in a centralized way, so the third party who creates the parameters may forge proofs to destroy the underlying security of the main network. Lumino aims to generate the system parameters of the zero-knowledge proof through secure multi-party computation. In this process, the parameters are generated by members altogether, so they will not be obtained or tampered by a single party. This also constitutes the cornerstone of the subsequent privacy protection application. Only when the activity held safely, the subsequent decentralized application will be more secure.
This ceremony is PlatON’s latest practice in the field of privacy protection, and Lumino’s goal is to link the world’s cryptographic geeks to build a global privacy computation infrastructure. In the future community-based and open-source blockchain ecosystem, every participant is an important node, and every participation will make the underlying network more secure. Therefore, this is not only an activity, but also a collective wisdom full of ritual sense. PlatON will also take this opportunity to realize the vision of building infrastructure in the digital era, and make every effort to be the best practitioner in the field of privacy security.
About Author
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.
Press Release
Ken Behr Turns Years as a DEA Cooperating Source Into True Crime Podcast Crime Nightly
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.
Media Contact
Organization: Crime Nightly
Contact Person: Ken Behr
Website: https://www.crimenightly.com/
Email: Send Email
City: Hollywood
State: FL
Country:United States
Release id:47506
The post Ken Behr Turns Years as a DEA Cooperating Source Into True Crime Podcast Crime Nightly appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section
About Author
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.
Press Release
Astana to Host the International Games of the Future 2026 (GOTF 2026) Powered by Samruk-Kazyna
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.
Media Contact:
Aylana Yesbol
Press Secretary, Kazsportinvest JSC
pr@kazsportinvest.kz
About Author
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.
Press Release
Harborstone Point Advisors Expands Revenue Cycle Management and Financial Advisory Services for Behavioral Health Organizations
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.
About Author
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Digi Observer journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.
-
Press Release5 days ago
Samruk-Kazyna and Huawei Discuss AI Infrastructure Development in Kazakhstan
-
Press Release5 days ago
Kazakhstan and China to Establish a Smart Transportation Corridor
-
Press Release7 days ago
How ProfitPilot AI Is Transforming Intelligent Investing The Vision of Global Capital Partners Investments LLC
-
Press Release1 week ago
Brian Baldari, Brick NJ ResilExec Coach, Explains Why Adaptability Is the Leadership Skill That Separates Leaders Who Advance From Leaders Who Plateau
-
Press Release1 week ago
8 Cylinders Auto Repair Philadelphia Expands Professional Auto Repair and Maintenance Services
-
Press Release1 week ago
Numerai Completes Third Strategic NMR Buyback, Bringing Total Repurchases to $3.2 Million
-
Press Release4 days ago
Viriora Integrates Conversational AI Into Its Platform, Giving Clients Scenario Analysis and Risk Modelling
-
Press Release1 week ago
Where GCC’s Most Consequential Business Decisions Get Made
