A Dublin childhood, decades of hidden addiction, and a hard-won recovery: a new memoir traces one man’s journey from a Dublin tenement to sobriety on Long Island

NEW YORK—September 16, 2026—Apateon Press today announced the publication of The Irish Telegram Boy: A Memoir by Thomas A. McCluskey. The book tells the story of a boy raised to believe he was, in his family’s words, a “good-for-nothing,” and the decades-long journey that led him to prove otherwise.

Born into poverty in a Dublin tenement in 1944, McCluskey grew up in a large, quarrelsome Irish Catholic household marked by an absent father, a mother unable to show him warmth, and the daily indignities of poverty. At sixteen, he emigrated alone to New York, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, the wounds of his childhood followed him through difficult jobs, a failed first marriage, a second marriage and fatherhood, and years of escalating alcoholism. The memoir opens at his lowest point, lying paralyzed at the bottom of his basement stairs after a night of drinking, his body failing from decades of heavy smoking and drinking, and a near-fatal accident the next day that finally convinced him something had to change.

“I spent most of my life believing I was the family screwup and trying to prove I wasn’t,” said McCluskey. “Writing this book meant going back into rooms I had spent decades trying to forget, like the tenement in Dublin and the basement on Long Island, but then, on to the church basements where I finally got sober. I want readers who are still fighting their own version of that fight to know it is possible to come out the other side.”

The Irish Telegram Boy moves from Dublin tenements to the streets of Queens, from a first marriage that collapses under the weight of drinking and financial strain to a second marriage and family life that mask a worsening addiction. Through therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a hard-won faith, McCluskey confronts his past, breaks a cycle of generational pain, and finds what he calls his own voice. Told in plainspoken, scene-driven prose, the book sits in the tradition of the Irish-immigrant addiction-and-recovery memoir, with McCluskey’s sobriety and self-understanding as its destination.

“The Irish Telegram Boy is an unsparing, deeply human account of what it takes to break a cycle of addiction that runs through generations,” said Hugh Taylor, President of Apateon Press. “Thomas doesn’t spare himself in these pages, and that honesty is exactly what makes his recovery so believable and so earned.”

The Irish Telegram Boy: A Memoir (ISBN 979-8-9973388-2-4) is now available on Amazon.com.

About Thomas A. McCluskey

Thomas A. McCluskey was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1944 and emigrated to New York at the age of sixteen. He built a life and raised a family on Long Island while struggling for years with alcoholism before achieving lasting sobriety through therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, and faith. The Irish Telegram Boy is his first book.

About Apateon Press

Apateon Press is an independent publishing company dedicated to bringing distinctive voices and compelling ideas to readers. The company publishes books designed to engage readers, challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful conversations.

For more information, visit https://apateonpress.com

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Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July–August 2026 security report. The report shows that MEXC successfully intercepted all 215 reports involving risk-related funds during the period, covering approximately 38.66 million USDT. The total balance of the Futures Insurance Fund rose to 792 million USDT. Meanwhile, the reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC all remained above 100%.

In July and August 2026, the crypto industry recorded 184 security incidents, with reported losses totaling approximately $535 million. Phishing and fraud incidents, together with endpoint and supply-chain security incidents, accounted for approximately 48% of the total. At the same time, a growing number of attackers are using AI to auto-generate phishing content and help write malware, increasing the efficiency of their attacks. As attack methods become more diverse, promptly identifying and intercepting risk-related funds and strengthening cross-platform investigation have become increasingly important to reducing user losses.

All 215 Reports of Risk-Related Funds Successfully Intercepted, Covering 38.66 million USDT

In July and August, MEXC assisted with 215 reports involving externally stolen or fraud-related funds flowing into the platform. All 215 cases were successfully intercepted, covering 38,655,490 USDT. Of these cases, 42 involved assistances with judicial freezes. Compared with the previous reporting period, the number of successfully intercepted cases increased by approximately 2,971%, while the value of intercepted funds increased by approximately 12,646%.

In tracking and handling risk-related funds, MEXC shared suspicious addresses with major industry participants, assisted in identifying fund flows, and supported verification and freezing procedures under established joint-investigation and law-enforcement cooperation procedures.

Over 20,000 Risk-Related Accounts Identified and Restricted, With More Than 600,000 USDT in Misdirected Assets Returned

In account risk identification, MEXC identified and restricted 20,752 accounts associated with risk-related activities during the period, an increase of 118.03% from the previous reporting period. The platform identified 5,288 risk groups, up 20.35%. By region of origin, these groups were concentrated primarily in the Commonwealth of Independent States (1,803), Nigeria (1,099), and Indonesia (976).

For user asset recovery, MEXC manually processed 818 applications for the return of misdirected assets, returning the equivalent of 602,225 USDT, an increase of 75.31% from the previous reporting period.

Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 million USDT, Strengthening Protection Against Negative Balance Risk

As of September 1, 2026, the total balance of the MEXC Futures Insurance Fund reached 791,696,422 USDT, an increase of 5.44% from the previous reporting period.

The Futures Insurance Fund covers negative balances that may arise during liquidation, providing a risk buffer during extreme market conditions and helping reduce the likelihood of auto-deleveraging (ADL). When a liquidated position is closed at a price better than the bankruptcy price, the remaining funds are credited to the fund. Users can view the real-time balance on the MEXC Proof of Trust page.

Reserve Ratios for Four Major Assets Remain Above 100%, With BTC at Approximately 288%

According to the proof of reserves disclosed for this period, MEXC maintained reserve ratios above 100% for four major assets, as follows:

• Bitcoin (BTC): reserve ratio of approximately 288%, with total wallet assets of 12,312.75 BTC against 4,282.20 BTC in user assets;
• Ethereum (ETH): reserve ratio of approximately 113%, with total wallet assets of 66,227.79 ETH;
• USDT: reserve ratio of approximately 115%, with total wallet assets of approximately 1.940 billion USDT;
• USDC: reserve ratio of approximately 114%, with total wallet assets of approximately 194.85 million USDC.

The on-chain addresses corresponding to these reserve assets have been disclosed, allowing users to verify through the Merkle Tree whether their individual account balances were included in this proof of reserves.

As an additional layer of user asset protection, the MEXC Guardian Fund maintains a dual-reserve structure of USDT and BTC: USDT provides immediate liquidity support, while BTC serves as a long-term reserve asset across market cycles. MEXC plans to expand the fund from $100 million to $500 million, continuing to strengthen user asset protection. The relevant holding addresses are listed below:

Guardian Fund Wallet Addresses:

• USDT: 0x469AfE803C54A36674C55231489Cf4b61da8c1bC
• BTC: 1MDVjZdX8QD212pT8Z8EMP7DuFQHKqN3mx

MEXC CEO Vugar Usi said, “Trust is the true reserve currency of this industry. Protecting user assets means moving decisively the moment risk emerges, while giving users something they can verify for themselves, not just our word for it. We will continue to strengthen our ability to identify and intercept risk-related funds, deepen cooperation across platforms and with law enforcement, and help affected users recover their losses wherever possible. Our bi-monthly security reports are part of that commitment, allowing our security performance to be measured and tracked over time.”

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire

MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today launched “Test Your Wall Street DNA,” a new campaign built around the theme “Different Traders. Different Styles. Different Ways to Participate.” Following its “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” initiative, MEXC is taking the next step in supporting retail investors by helping users better understand their own trading preferences and discover participation methods that align with their individual goals.

The previous “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” campaign explored how traditional market barriers, including access, cost, time and capital constraints, have historically limited retail participation. As financial markets continue to converge and more users gain access to both crypto and traditional assets through digital platforms, the next challenge is no longer simply getting into the market but understanding how to participate effectively.

“Discover Your Wall Street DNA” addresses this emerging challenge by helping users identify their own trading styles. Through a simple interactive assessment, users can explore their preferences across areas such as market interests, trading approach and participation style, generating a personalized Wall Street DNA profile and discovering relevant MEXC stock products that match their preferences.

From September 16 to October 16 (UTC), users can participate in the campaign and share rewards from a $1 million prize pool through multiple activities:

• New User Exclusive

New users who complete their first deposit will receive a $100 Stock Futures position mystery box.

• Wall Street DNA Test

Users who register for the event and complete the Wall Street DNA test can claim a free lucky draw chance, with additional chances available through deposits, trading, and referrals.

• Referral Leaderboard

Users can share the event, invite friends, and climb the leaderboard to share $100,000.

As a one-stop multi-asset trading platform, MEXC provides users with multiple ways to participate across different stages of the market lifecycle. From early-stage opportunities through pre-IPO products to post-listing participation through RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks and Stock Futures, MEXC enables users to explore different market opportunities through a single platform.

With features including 0-fee trading on selected products, USDT-based participation, flexible market access and diversified trading formats, MEXC continues to expand access while helping users better understand how different opportunities fit their individual goals. Through initiatives such as “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” and “Discover Your Wall Street DNA,” MEXC aims to support a more informed and accessible future for retail participation in global markets.

To learn more or take part in the campaign, users can visit MEXC Wall Street DNA.

About MEXC

Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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Risk Disclaimer:

This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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