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Ocean Protocol is born to protect privacy transactions
With the development of the blockchain industry, the use of digital assets is becoming more and more popular. Due to the traceability of transfers on the blockchain technology chain, people’s demand for private transactions of digital assets is becoming stronger and stronger.
In order to achieve private transactions between digital assets, people have made many attempts. Among them, the current relatively effective is to use anonymous coins that can hide the transfer path on the chain for transactions. However, with the upsurge of decentralized finance based on public chain assets such as Ethereum and TRON, the use of anonymous coins for transactions, due to its limitations, can no longer meet people’s needs for private transactions. So is there any better solution to realize the private transaction of digital assets?
The Ocean Protocol was born as needed. It is a blockchain protocol with cross-chain functions, non-custodial, and privacy protection at its core. Through non-interactive and concise zero-knowledge proofs, it is possible to completely block the on-chain tracking between the transfer-in address and the transfer-out address of all digital assets, so as to protect transaction privacy.
Ocean Protocol uses smart contracts to establish a fully decentralized non-custodial anonymous fund pool. After the user’s digital assets are encrypted in the fund pool through simple zero-knowledge proof technology, after a deposit and withdrawal operation, the chain link between the deposit and withdrawal addresses is completely broken, without changing the user’s asset attributes and ensuring asset security. , To provide users with anonymous and private transactions.
The first version of Ocean Protocol Ocean 1.0 supports privacy transaction services for digital assets developed based on the TRC20 standard, and the upgraded Ocean 2.0 version will implement a packaged cross-chain asset mapping technology for all digital assets. Privacy transaction services. While anonymous coins and other private transaction services only protect the private transactions of their own assets or certain types of assets, OCEAN is already protecting the private transactions of all digital assets. This will establish Ocean’s unshakable leading position in the field of privacy transactions.
Let the ocean continue to live, let privacy be firmly in control.
Ocean Protocol, a completely decentralized protocol for the privacy transactions of digital assets.
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General surgeon Ian Reight on what healthcare leaders need to know about trust, teamwork, and staying calm under pressure.
How did you learn that communication matters in medicine?
Maine, USA, Sep 15, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — “I learned very early that people remember how calm you are when things get difficult. In emergency situations, panic spreads fast. Leadership matters most when everyone else is uncertain,” Reight says.
He grew up in Maryland as a volunteer firefighter and paramedic. Those experiences exposed him to high-pressure situations where clear communication and calm decision-making made the difference. That foundation shaped how he leads surgical teams and talks with patients.
“Medicine is not only technical. You are dealing with people who are scared, stressed, and vulnerable. Communication matters just as much as skill.”
What do patients need most when they are under stress?
Patients want to understand what is happening. When someone is facing surgery or a serious diagnosis, they need more than technical expertise. They need trust.
“Medicine is about more than procedures and diagnoses. People need trust and communication, especially during stressful situations. Patients want to understand what is happening, and healthcare teams need to be able to work together effectively,” Reight explains.
He reviews patient information before the day starts. That routine gives him time to prepare not just for the procedure, but for the conversation. When patients feel heard, they have more confidence in the care they receive.
How do you bring different teams together in a hospital?
Reight has served as chief of surgery, medical staff president, and medical director of a breast center and wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Each role required coordinating different departments with different priorities.
“Every department has its own challenges. The key is learning how to bring people together around one goal, which is patient care,” he says.
He studied psychology at the University of Maryland College Park before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from Medical University of the Americas. That background helped him understand how people respond under pressure and what motivates teams to collaborate.
“You cannot lead effectively if you only understand your own role. You have to understand how every team works together. Healthcare is a team effort.”
What did you learn from adopting robotic surgery?
When robotic surgery started gaining attention, many people questioned whether it would become the standard. Reight was one of the early adopters and became a lead surgeon in the field.
“When robotic surgery first started gaining attention, there was a learning curve for everyone. You had to stay open-minded and willing to adapt,” he says.
The technology offered new possibilities, but it also required surgeons to rethink how they worked. Reight emphasizes that technology alone does not solve problems. Judgment still matters.
“The technology is important, but technology alone does not solve problems. Judgment matters.”
How do you stay focused when decisions need to be made quickly?
In emergency situations, there is not always time for perfect decisions. Leaders have to stay focused and move forward.
“I learned early that people look for leadership when situations become chaotic. You do not always have time for perfect decisions. You have to stay focused and move forward,” Reight says.
He focuses on one task at a time instead of thinking about everything at once. That habit helps him stay clear-headed when the pressure is high. At the end of the day, he decompresses by cooking or spending time with his dogs.
“Technical skill is essential, but medicine is also about trust. Patients want to feel heard, and teams want leaders who stay calm under pressure.”
What advice do you have for healthcare professionals today?
Reight believes the future of healthcare depends on leaders who understand that medicine is about people as much as science.
“Healthcare is about people. Technical skill matters, but communication and trust matter just as much,” he says.
He encourages healthcare professionals to think beyond their own responsibilities and understand how every part of the hospital works together.
“You cannot only think like a surgeon. You also have to think about how every part of the hospital works together.”
If you do nothing else
Here are seven actions you can take today:
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Review patient information before your day starts so you are prepared for conversations, not just procedures.
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Practice staying calm when situations become chaotic, because people look for leadership in those moments.
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Ask patients what they understand about their care and make sure they feel heard.
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Learn how different teams in your organization work together and what their challenges are.
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Focus on one task at a time instead of trying to think about everything at once.
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Stay open-minded when new technologies or methods are introduced, even if they require a learning curve.
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Build trust by communicating clearly, not just by demonstrating technical skill.
Share this Q&A with a healthcare leader or team member who would benefit from rethinking how communication and trust shape patient care.
About Ian Reight
Ian Reight is a general surgeon based in Maryland City, Maryland. He has served as chief of surgery, medical staff president, medical director of a breast center, medical director of wound care and hyperbaric medicine, and lead surgeon in robotic surgery. A former volunteer firefighter and paramedic in Maryland, Reight studied psychology at the University of Maryland College Park before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from Medical University of the Americas. His career focuses on surgical leadership, patient-centered care, and helping healthcare teams work effectively together.
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EarthByt Becomes A Climate Initiative Sponsor of Uganda’s 3rd Annual Peace Festival, Supporting 7,000 Fruit Trees and Waka Natures’ Circular Waste-to-Energy Model
Partnership will combine youth climate action with Art for Planet, eco-tourism and agriculture tokenization, future carbon projects and renewable energy initiatives.
United Kingdom, 15th Sep 2026 — EarthByt Ltd, a sustainability technology company developing platforms that connect environmental projects, communities and global capital, has expanded its partnership with Waka Natures Uganda to become a sponsor of the climate initiative at Uganda’s 3rd Annual Peace Festival hosted by the Positive Peace Generation Organization.
The festival will take place 18–19 September 2026 at Kigezi College Butobere in Kabale under the theme “Inspire. Innovate. Adopt. Impact.” It is expected to bring together approximately 3,000 young people from 20 partner schools for two days focused on peace, sustainability, leadership and youth-led innovation.
As climate initiative sponsor, EarthByt will support a broader environmental program built around tree planting, waste management, circular resource use and practical climate education.
The 2026 festival plan targets 7,000 trees as part of its climate-action program. The detailed budget includes fruit-tree seedlings, planting tools and equipment, transportation, nursery supplies and post-festival planting activities. Fruit species identified include mango, avocado, guava and orange.
The festival’s environmental program also includes practical waste-management demonstrations, with planned waste-sorting stations, recycling demonstrations, environmental facilitators and community clean-up equipment.
From Waste to Clean Energy
A central element of the wider partnership will be Waka Natures’ developing Waste-to-Energy Climate System, a circular model designed to rethink waste as a productive resource.
The model connects community waste collection with biogas for cleaner cooking, while returning bio-slurry and other organic by-products to the soil as fertilizer. By providing an alternative clean-energy source for cooking, the system is also intended to reduce pressure on trees traditionally harvested for fuel.
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The circular approach connects:
waste recovery → clean energy → reduced tree cutting → community benefit → organic fertilizer → tree planting and restoration.
Dr. Rogers Walakira, Director of Waka Natures, said:
“True climate action requires us to rethink waste as a resource rather than a problem. Through the Waka Waste-to-Energy Climate System, we are creating a circular model that transforms organic waste into clean energy, organic fertilizer, and environmental benefits for communities. By combining renewable energy, waste management, and ecosystem restoration, we can reduce emissions while improving livelihoods and building climate resilience for future generations.”
EarthByt sees the Peace Festival as the first major public activation of a much longer relationship with Waka Natures.
“Supporting the climate initiative as a whole better reflects what we want this partnership to become,” said Dan Bramley, EarthByt CEO/Founder. “The 7,000 trees are important, but the larger opportunity is to connect restoration, waste-to-energy, education, conservation and sustainable economic development. We want to support projects that create environmental impact while also building lasting value for communities.”
The Peace Festival has grown rapidly, with organizers reporting that its first two editions directly supported more than 8,000 young people. The 2026 program will combine climate action with peace-building, leadership, technology, health, waste management and hands-on community engagement.
Art for Planet: Taking Uganda’s Environmental Story Global
Following the festival, EarthByt and Waka Natures plan to develop a Uganda-focused series within EarthByt’s Art for Planet initiative.
Art for Planet is being developed to use original artwork, digital collectibles and storytelling to raise awareness and funding for real-world environmental projects.
Future collaborations are expected to draw inspiration from Uganda’s wildlife, landscapes and communities while helping direct international attention toward conservation, restoration and climate-action programs on the ground.
“Art can connect people to places and causes beyond their borders,” said Felipe Pardo, EarthByt LATAM Director. “We want that connection to inspire real participation in conservation.”
Tokenizing Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Agriculture
The partnership will also explore how EarthByt’s forthcoming EarthShares real-world asset tokenization platform could support suitable Ugandan eco-tourism, safari, agriculture and agroforestry ventures.
Potential opportunities may include eco-lodges, community tourism infrastructure, safari-related ventures, sustainable agriculture and other revenue-producing projects that combine economic development with environmental stewardship.
Where appropriate, qualifying opportunities could utilize EarthShares infrastructure for compliant digital investment, investor onboarding, KYC/AML, permissioned ownership, project documentation and monitoring.
Developing Carbon and Environmental Projects
EarthByt and Waka Natures will also evaluate opportunities to develop credible carbon-credit and other nature-based environmental projects connected with tree planting, restoration, agroforestry and waste-to-energy activities.
Any future carbon credits would be subject to applicable methodologies, measurement, monitoring, validation and independent verification before being represented as verified environmental assets.
EBYT Community-Directed Charitable Support
Waka Natures will additionally be eligible for consideration as a candidate for charitable allocations associated with the EBYT token ecosystem.
Eligible organizations can be presented to EBYT holders, with holders participating in selecting beneficiaries through EarthByt’s voting dApp.
A Partnership Designed to Grow
Together, EarthByt and Waka Natures intend to create a partnership that connects immediate climate action with longer-term environmental finance and sustainable enterprise.
The 3rd Annual Peace Festival provides the first major milestone: thousands of young people, thousands of fruit trees, practical waste-management education and a circular vision for transforming waste into useful resources.
From there, the partnership is intended to expand into Art for Planet, sustainable agriculture, responsible eco-tourism, carbon projects, tokenization and community-directed environmental funding.
The objective is simple: combine technology and international participation with projects capable of creating measurable environmental impact and sustainable economic opportunity on the ground.
About Waka Natures Uganda
Waka Natures Uganda is a youth-focused organization dedicated to environmental conservation, eco-tourism, charity and volunteer initiatives in Uganda.
About EarthByt Ltd
EarthByt Ltd is a UK-based sustainability technology company developing an interconnected ecosystem linking real-world projects, environmental assets, communities and global capital.
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International Trading Institute Expands Professional Trader Development Beyond the Master’s in Trading
Barcelona, Spain, September 15th, 2026, FinanceWire
The International Trading Institute (ITI) has expanded its education offering beyond its flagship Master’s in Trading, creating a broader set of professional development pathways for traders at different stages of experience.
A beginner may need a sound foundation in markets and risk. An active trader may need to strengthen execution or psychology. A more experienced trader may need deeper study, structured feedback, or a mentor who can identify weaknesses that are difficult to see from inside their own process.
ITI now brings those needs together through foundation programs, standalone Master’s-level courses, professional certificates, 1:1 mentorship, and its accredited Master’s in Trading.
From Knowledge to Professional Process
At the advanced end of ITI’s pathway is its two-year, part-time Master’s in Trading, designed for working professionals and serious independent traders who want to develop their trading within a more rigorous professional framework while continuing their careers and market activity.
Many experienced traders have already accumulated some years of strategies, market commentary, and self-directed learning. The harder task is turning that knowledge into a coherent process: understanding what is driving a market, building a thesis, managing risk, executing with discipline, and reviewing decisions systematically.
The Master’s connects market analysis, strategy, execution, risk management, and trading psychology through live instruction, applied market work, and 1:1 mentorship. Offered in partnership with Westcliff University, it leads to an accredited master’s degree in Trading. The next cohort begins October 27, 2026, and applications are open.
Trading Performance Under Pressure
A major specialist pathway is ITI’s Trading Psychology & Performance Certificate, a 16-week live online program beginning October 27, 2026. It combines two Master’s-level courses, Trading Psychology and Advanced Trading Psychology, with practical tools for traders who understand what they should do but struggle to execute consistently under pressure.
Students examine cognitive bias, emotional regulation, risk perception, and decision-making under uncertainty, then build systems around behavioral KPIs, pre-trade routines, review processes, and recovery protocols. The program culminates in a personal Trader Performance Operating System, treating psychology as a performance discipline rather than motivational content.
Steve Ward, an ITI faculty member and specialist in trader performance who coaches hedge fund portfolio managers and elite traders, summarized the challenge succinctly:
“What separates long-term performers isn’t just their system or edge. It’s their ability to be able to execute consistently under pressure.”
Individual Development, One Trader at a Time
For traders whose needs do not fit neatly into a course, ITI’s 1:1 Trading Mentorship offers direct access to experienced market professionals. Mentorship is matched to the individual and may focus on execution, risk, psychology, strategy refinement, review, or accountability. The aim is not prediction or shortcuts, but experienced feedback and a more disciplined development process.
At foundation level, ITI runs Trading for Beginners twice a year. The current cohort begins September 15 and introduces new traders to chart analysis, market context, risk, and rules-based trade planning through eight live sessions.
ITI also offers standalone courses and certificates across specialist areas of trading. Traders can address a specific gap, work privately with a mentor, or pursue the full graduate pathway when they are ready for a broader commitment.
Applications for the October Master’s cohort and enrollment for the Trading Psychology & Performance Certificate are open. Traders interested in 1:1 mentorship can request an initial consultation with ITI.
About the International Trading Institute (ITI)
The International Trading Institute (ITI) is a professional trading education institution offering structured development pathways for traders at every stage, from foundational learning to advanced specialist study, 1:1 mentorship, and an accredited Master’s in Trading. With experienced market professionals as faculty, ITI brings together academic rigor, applied market learning, and professional development to help traders build stronger processes, judgment, and discipline.
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Jasman Mann
marketing@InternationalTradingInstitute.com
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