Wilmington, DE, 2nd, June 2026, WhiteBeard, the AI powered financial technology company focused on risk management solutions for FX and CFD brokers, has announced the successful completion of its latest financing round at a $26.1 million valuation, marking a significant milestone ahead of the company’s anticipated reverse merger with WhiteBeard Inc. (OTC: WHIB), a publicly traded OTC company.

The raise comes at a time when the global retail trading industry is undergoing rapid transformation. For more than two decades, many FX and CFD brokers have relied on fundamentally similar risk management practices, despite dramatic changes in technology, market structure, and trader behavior.

Today, brokers face a new challenge. Artificial intelligence tools have become readily available to retail traders, enabling the creation and deployment of increasingly sophisticated trading strategies. While many of these strategies may ultimately fail, they can remain profitable for extended periods, creating significant exposure for brokers and forcing dealing desks to make increasingly difficult decisions about when and how to manage risk.

At the same time, brokers continue to operate in an environment where geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and rising operational costs have increased the importance of robust risk management infrastructure.

WhiteBeard believes the next generation of brokers will need to embrace AI driven decision making to remain competitive.

“The industry is approaching a point where traditional methods alone are no longer enough,” said co-founder and CEO Shamik Raja. “Brokers are increasingly competing against traders who have access to powerful AI tools and sophisticated automation. We believe the future belongs to firms that use AI to enhance their risk management capabilities and make better decisions in real time.”

Co-founder Yadav Jani added, “We are excited to bring a company like WhiteBeard to the public markets. Historically, opportunities in financial infrastructure and institutional trading technology have been dominated by private capital, with retail investors gaining access only after much of the value creation has already occurred. Our goal is to give everyday investors the opportunity to participate much earlier in the growth cycle.”

The Pawn AI: Designed for Modern Broker Risk Management

At the core of WhiteBeard’s technology stack is The Pawn, a proprietary artificial intelligence model exclusively licensed to WhiteBeard by GoldPesa.

Unlike conventional broker tools that rely heavily on historical reporting and manual intervention, The Pawn operates in real time, providing predictive intelligence designed to assist brokers in managing incoming order flow.

The technology has been integrated into WhiteBeard’s MT5 Pawn Plugin, allowing brokers to deploy advanced risk management capabilities directly within their existing MetaTrader 5 infrastructure without changing their liquidity providers, bridges, or existing operational workflows.

Whitebeard’s MT5 Pawn AI plugin leverages digital signal processing, artificial intelligence, advanced mathematics, and data science to dynamically determine the optimal inventory your firm should hold at any given millisecond.

The system continuously evaluates market conditions and incoming order flow, helping brokers determine whether risk should be retained internally or hedged externally. When client profitability increases and broker exposure rises, the technology can assist with automated order routing decisions based on the Pawn’s real time predictions. During periods of heightened volatility, the system seeks to identify opportunities where brokers can improve risk adjusted returns, reduce unnecessary hedging costs, and optimize capital efficiency.

WhiteBeard believes that even small improvements in decision quality can have a meaningful impact when applied across millions of trades processed annually by brokers worldwide.

Key Features of the WhiteBeard Platform

WhiteBeard’s technology platform has been designed specifically for the operational realities of modern FX and CFD brokerages.

Key capabilities include:

• Real time AI driven analysis of incoming order flow
• Automated risk management recommendations
• Seamless MetaTrader 5 integration
• Simulated deployment mode allowing brokers to evaluate performance before activation
• Real time monitoring and analytics
• Broker controlled risk parameters and capital allocation settings
• Compatibility with existing liquidity providers and execution infrastructure
• Support for major foreign exchange pairs, precious metals, and digital assets

The company believes these capabilities provide brokers with a practical framework for navigating increasingly complex market conditions while improving operational efficiency and risk adjusted profitability.

Positioned for Public Market Growth

The completion of the financing round at a $26.1 million valuation represents a significant achievement for WhiteBeard as it prepares for its next phase of growth.

Management expects the reverse merger with WhiteBeard Inc. (OTC:WHIB) to provide the company with access to public capital markets, increased visibility, and the ability to accelerate commercial adoption of its technology across the global brokerage industry.

According to the company, demand for AI powered infrastructure within financial services continues to grow as firms seek technology solutions capable of addressing increasingly complex market environments.

WhiteBeard believes its position as the exclusive licensee of The Pawn AI model creates a unique competitive advantage within the sector.

“WhiteBeard represents a rare opportunity at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial infrastructure, and public markets,” said Raja. “Our vision is to build a company with substantial intrinsic value based on proprietary technology, recurring enterprise revenue, and a product designed to solve a real problem for a global industry.”

As financial markets continue to evolve and AI becomes increasingly embedded throughout the trading ecosystem, WhiteBeard aims to position itself at the forefront of the next generation of risk management technology.

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Rio Perfumes today highlighted its continued focus on making fragrance shopping more convenient for customers

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2nd Jun 2026 — Rio Perfumes today highlighted its continued focus on making fragrance shopping more convenient for customers across South Africa through a digital retail model built around product access, delivery efficiency and simplified purchasing. The company’s online platform combines branded fragrance selection with practical service features designed to support customers who want to browse and buy from anywhere in the country.

Rio Perfumes states that its business is built around making it easy and convenient for South African shoppers to find their ideal fragrance, while supporting that experience with customer service, competitive pricing and a wide assortment of branded products. Its range includes fragrances, aftershaves, deodorant sprays, deodorant sticks and branded gift sets, supported by both its physical retail roots in Oriental Plaza and its e-commerce storefront.

The company’s online offer is supported by several customer-facing service elements that reinforce convenience as a core differentiator. Rio Perfumes provides delivery on qualifying orders, typical delivery within three to four days, and secure payment options that include credit card, EFT and Happy Pay. The site also states that products sold are original and authentic, positioning trust and transaction confidence as central parts of the customer journey.

In practical terms, that convenience-led model is reflected in a shopping experience that brings together broad selection and accessible merchandising. Shoppers can browse curated categories, explore featured and branded scent options, and review themed promotional assortments. This structure helps simplify product discovery for customers who increasingly expect online retail to reduce search time while expanding access to choice.

Rio Perfumes also supports its storefront with educational and editorial content that helps customers navigate fragrance purchasing decisions with greater confidence. Through its fragrance news and advice section, the company publishes articles on scent trends, fragrance longevity, travel-related perfume tips and brand spotlights. This content strategy adds an information layer to the buying process and strengthens Rio Perfumes’ positioning as more than a transactional retailer.

While the company’s immediate operational focus remains South Africa, the website also references delivery support for selected destinations beyond the domestic market. Together with its South African service offer, this indicates a retail model designed to widen access without moving away from the fundamentals of convenience, fulfillment and product availability.

As digital commerce continues to shape how consumers shop for personal care and luxury items, Rio Perfumes’ current model reflects a practical response to those expectations: authentic branded product access, easy ordering, delivery visibility and curated product presentation in one destination. For fragrance shoppers seeking a more straightforward online purchase experience, the company is positioning convenience as a central part of long-term customer value.

Customers and trade observers looking to follow the company’s fragrance assortment, retail offers and editorial updates can visit Rio Perfumes online for current collections, service information and category updates.

About Rio Perfumes
Rio Perfumes is a South Africa-based fragrance retailer offering branded fragrances, aftershaves, deodorant sprays, sticks and gift sets through its online store and its retail presence at Oriental Plaza in Fordsburg. The company describes its mission as making it easier and more convenient for customers in South Africa to shop for their ideal fragrance while maintaining competitive pricing and customer service.

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Dominic Berger and Richard Squire will meet visitors in Hannover throughout the week

Colorado, United States, 2nd Jun 2026— LifeSafe Technologies today announced that it will be present at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hannover, Germany, as part of the IDEX stand, using the event as an opportunity to engage directly with the international fire and safety market. The company will use the week-long exhibition to meet fire, rescue and safety professionals from across multiple territories and to share information on its product range and fire safety innovation.

During the full week of the show, Dominic Berger and Richard Squire will represent the brand on the stand and will be available to speak with visitors, partners and media. Discussions will focus on LifeSafe’s product offering, including the StaySafe All-in-1 Fire Safety Device, as well as the company’s wider work in fire extinguishing fluids and practical fire safety solutions for evolving risk environments, including electrical and lithium-ion battery-related incidents.

“INTERSCHUTZ is one of the most important meeting points for the global fire and safety community, and it provides a valuable setting for direct conversations with the people shaping the sector,” said Dominic Berger of LifeSafe Technologies. “By being present on the IDEX stand for the full week, LifeSafe will have the opportunity to speak with visitors from across international markets, share practical product information, and strengthen relationships across the fire, rescue and safety landscape.”

Held in Hannover, INTERSCHUTZ is widely regarded as a leading international trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection and safety sectors. That positioning makes the exhibition a significant forum for product visibility, cross-border industry dialogue and new commercial relationships. LifeSafe’s participation as part of the IDEX stand aligns the company with a high-profile exhibition environment and an audience of sector professionals, buyers, distributors and decision-makers from around the world.

LifeSafe is expected to use the event to highlight the relevance of its fire safety technologies to a broad international audience, from trade buyers and distributors to operational professionals seeking practical solutions for modern fire risks. The company continues to focus on innovative fire safety products and fluid technologies designed to address multiple fire scenarios, giving the INTERSCHUTZ audience a clear context for commercial and technical discussions on the stand.

Visitors, sector media and industry partners attending INTERSCHUTZ 2026 are invited to visit LifeSafe Technologies on the IDEX stand throughout the week to meet Dominic Berger and Richard Squire and obtain further product information.

About LifeSafe Technologies
LifeSafe Technologies is a fire safety technology business focused on innovative fire safety products and eco-friendly extinguishing fluids. Its StaySafe range includes compact fire safety devices developed for multiple fire scenarios, while the wider group continues to develop fluid technologies for broader industrial and specialist fire safety applications.

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