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The Openland blockchain project is changing the history of human collection

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NFT has been hugely popular this year with the popularity of digital cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethernet. NFT is a digital asset designed to track the ownership of specific virtual items, such as works of art or sports trading cards, using blockchain technology.

The total value of NFT transactions tripled to $250 million last year according to data. In the past month alone, NFT’s total sales exceeded $220 million.

The size of the market continues to explode.

There have been many star projects have achieved good performance in the NFT track. The TVK project is a cross-platform ecosystem based on blockchain, focused on sharing and trading with digital collections. The Flow project is more focused on games. The project aims to power next-generation applications, games, and digital assets. Another star project is Chiliz, or CHZ, which is a platform that welcomes both loyal fans of a single team and ordinary sports fans around the world.

No matter TVK, or Flow, CHZ, these star projects show a strong IP attribute from a comprehensive point of view of the above three. As the NFT track, which is based on the advantage of non-homogeneous tokens, it is these differentiated IP that make its projects have the tension to stick to its users, not only using brand-new tokens, but also making it a social currency between users.

IP is the only way for NFT track project.

The dispute between copyright and IP is also pervasive in China. Whether it’s a show, an online celebrity or a startup story, it essentially incubates an IP that can spread widely and have a specific scene. By the same token, the threshold for each user to learn and use is higher if the projects incubated by blockchain technology cannot be IP-oriented.

The NFT track is the golden track of IP. The value of IP itself will also bring greater value to the NFT track. Similar to the content of high-quality IP documentaries, Netflix’s brand awareness has really flown up on the Internet.

So what other IP can be mined? Stamps are an excellent option.

Austria Post has issued a variety of colorful and innovative series of special stamps in recent years, from tight dresses, embroidery and printed leather pants to ceramics, glass, meteor dust or sparkling Swarovski crystals. Now, Austria Post has launched a brand that combines the analog and digital world: encrypted digital stamps.

Croatia Post chose to issue encrypted digital stamps on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of the issue of the world’s first stamp, “Black Penny”, to express the meaning of inheritance. Croatia Post issued a stamp sheetlet entitled “Stamp Day-Croatia Digital encrypted Stamps” on September 9, 2020. The main picture is the means of transport and QR code, with a face value of 50 Croatian Khouna, which is jointly designed by  IvanaVučić and Tomislav-Jurica Kaćunić .

Collecting stamps is almost a hobby engraved in human genes in fact. The world’s first stamp appeared in the UK, designed by William Wayne and featuring a profile portrait of Queen Victoria. The face value is 1p, and black, which is commonly known as “black penny”. It was officially put into use on May 6, 1840, with 11 editions and 72 million copies issued. Stamp collecting almost came into being with the emergence of stamps, and the International Philatelic Federation was born in 1926.

Stamps have been issued for more than 130 years since 1878 in China (the fourth year of Guang Xu of the Qing Dynasty). The China Philatelic Company was established in 1955 and the China National Stamp Corporation was established in 1979 after the founding of New China. The philatelic market is becoming more and more prosperous. Stamp collecting has become the most influential and involved collection activity in the world. Collecting stamps, the Chinese market is also of great value. For example, whether it is the Olympic Games or the fight against the epidemic, China will issue specific commemorative stamps, which in itself is a wake-up call to stamp collecting.

There are many commercial marketing activities similar to stamp collecting that have achieved good results. For example, IP, which collects Shuihu cards, has brought hot sales of small raccoon dry and crispy noodles.

However, the market of traditional stamps is limited. I addition, there are many problems, such as difficult to preserve, inconvenient to trade and so on. However, on the NFT track, these problems are being overcome one by one. The characteristics of stamps are born to blend perfectly with NFT. NFT can indicate its identity information by building a corresponding asset, which has a variety of attribute parameters and is unique, indivisible, and inseparable  to some extent. NFT, which pursues non-homogeneous tokens and art collection value, will have broader commercial prospects with the blessing of stamps.

The openland project is the IP that focuses on stamps + NFT at present. Openland issued the first set of blockchain technology commemorative stamps as part of the physical mapping project at the NFT track. Stamps issued according to the set will have a unique identification code to generate a NFT that automatically maps erc721. The mapped NFT will become the NFT identity authentication of the public chain of the project, and will have the opportunity to enjoy certain rights and interests in the subsequent ecological construction, such as node rights, mining rights and so on.

The NFT mining mode will be launched after the launch of the openland project, which can be divided into two types: NFT pledge mining and social mining. At the same time,  the openland project will also have in-depth cooperation with other DeFi projects in the future according to insider sources.

The goal of openland based on NFT technology is to realize digitalization with existing physical stamps, establish official credibility, guide the virtuous circle of stamp market, push up the overall price of stamps and drive the issuance of physical stamps; The digitization of stamp issuance, that is, no longer issuing physical stamps, issuing digital stamps directly on the chain; and forming the postal block chain stamp trading platform under the permission of national policies and laws and regulations.

It can be said that openland will certainly change the way people collect stamps and leave a great deal of ink in the history of stamp collecting. It is obviously knocking on the door of the history of human collection.

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Freedom Holding Corp. Receives BRSA Approval to Acquire Turkish Bank

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Istanbul, Turkey, July 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Regulatory approval marks a key milestone toward building Freedom’s full-service financial platform in Türkiye

Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), an international diversified financial services group operating in more than 20 countries, today announced that Türkiye’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and Competition Authority of Türkiye has approved its planned acquisition of 99.32% of the share capital of Turkish Bank A.Ş.

BRSA approval is an important step toward completing the transaction and supports Freedom Holding Corp.’s strategy to build integrated financial services platforms in selected growth markets. Upon closing, Turkish Bank A.Ş., a Turkish banking institution with a history dating back to 1982, will become part of the Group’s regional platform in Türkiye, alongside its brokerage, investment and capital markets businesses.

“Türkiye is a strategic market for Freedom, and we are entering it with a clear understanding of what we want to build. In Kazakhstan, we have already proven that a digital ecosystem can become part of people’s everyday lives. In less than two years since its launch, Freedom SuperApp has reached 5.67 million users and has become one of the country’s fastest-growing digital services. We have brought financial services and advanced digital products together on a single platform, allowing them to complement and strengthen one another,” said Timur Turlov, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.

“This is the experience we intend to bring to the Turkish market, where the potential client base could be four to five times larger than in Kazakhstan. The acquisition of a bank creates the foundation for scaling a model that has already proven its effectiveness, and BRSA approval is an important step toward launching it in Türkiye,” Turlov added.

Following completion of the acquisition, Turkish Bank will continue to operate under Turkish regulatory supervision and will gain access to Freedom’s expertise in digital financial services, technology-driven distribution and client-focused product development.

BRSA approval also comes as Freedom Holding is in the final stage of establishing its brokerage business in Türkiye. Final authorization from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye would allow the Group to expand its financial products and services for retail, affluent and high-net-worth clients, as well as small and medium-sized businesses and corporate clients.

The Bank is expected to support Freedom’s regional strategy by enabling deeper integration of banking services, capital markets, insurance and cross-border financial solutions. Over time, the model may be expanded through non-financial services, including e-commerce, telecommunications and lifestyle offerings.

“BRSA approval is an important step toward implementing our strategy in Türkiye,” said H. Cenk Eynehan, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş. “Following completion of the transaction, we will have the opportunity to combine the heritage and market position of an established Turkish banking institution with Freedom’s technology, entrepreneurial culture and international expertise. Our priority will be to create additional value for clients through innovation, accessibility and an expanded range of financial products and services.”

Freedom plans to implement a modernization and growth program focused on digital transformation, client channels, product expansion and operational efficiency. Integration will focus on technology infrastructure, client experience, product development and cooperation among Freedom’s Turkish business lines.

The transaction is expected to expand Freedom Holding Corp.’s presence across Eurasia, the Middle East and Central Asia and support the Group’s long-term investment strategy in selected growth markets.

The Freedom Holding Corp.’s banking business is already present in Tajikistan. In November last year, The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market granted the holding company approval to establish a bank in Georgia. In early June, Freedom Holding Corp. submitted an application to the French regulator for a banking license. Timur Turlov noted that the company plans to invest approximately €500 million in developing its digital ecosystem in France.

About Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. provides financial services in 22 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. The Company’s principal executive office is located in New York City. In Kazakhstan, Freedom is actively developing its financial and digital ecosystem, which includes Freedom Bank, Freedom Broker, the insurance companies Freedom Life and Freedom insurance, as well as a lifestyle segment that features Arbuz.kz, Freedom Ticketon, and Aviata. Freedom Holding Corp. shares are traded on the U.S. technology exchange NASDAQ, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) under the ticker symbol FRHC. Freedom Holding Corp. is regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the common stock is included in Russell 3000 Index.

Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., was established in 2022 to support the Group’s expansion in Türkiye’s financial services sector. The company focuses on financial consulting and investments across banking, insurance, capital markets, payment systems and other financial services, including supporting the capitalization and development of portfolio companies.

In 2025, the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye granted the company an establishment license. Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. was subsequently established and is working toward obtaining an operating brokerage license upon meeting the regulator’s requirements

Turkish Bank A.Ş. is a commercial bank operating in Türkiye and a member of TurkishBank Group. The bank provides a range of financial services, including corporate, commercial and retail banking solutions.

TurkishBank Group, established in 1901, is a privately owned financial services group operating across Türkiye, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the United Kingdom. The Group provides banking, financial and wealth management solutions through an international network.

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Freedom Holding Corp.
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Official ! Vanessa Hudgens Joins EKOUAER as Brand Friend to Launch “My Comfort Era”

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This summer, global comfort-fashion brand EKOUAER welcomes Hollywood actress and style icon Vanessa Hudgens as its Brand Friend. Rooted in a shared belief that true comfort empowers rather than constrains, the partnership champions confidence, authenticity, and female strength—rejecting fleeting trends in favor of clothing that genuinely supports women in their daily lives.

From Icon to New Mom

For Vanessa, 2026 marks a turning point: from the teenage icon of High School Musical to a new mother and working woman, she moves effortlessly between multiple roles while maintaining her signature natural ease. This perfectly mirrors the brand spirit of EKOUAER. The collaboration, themed “My Comfort Era,” reflects both her life philosophy and the brand’s enduring conviction—that when women stop measuring themselves by external standards, and when the tug-of-war between career and family transforms into a conscious inner order, comfort becomes a choice that is both intentional and powerful.

Vanessa was drawn to EKOUAER’s sincerity,from fabric to fit, every design is built around real women’s lives, with no excess or anxiety, only thoughtful companionship. “Comfort is strength,” she believes, and she joins the brand to spread that message worldwide.

Crafted Design That Defines Comfort as Strength

A fan favorite on Amazon, EKOUAER has earned global loyalty through premium fabrics, ergonomic tailoring, and a deep understanding of modern women’s lives. Alongside this announcement, the brand is launching a range of summer essentials — featuring its signature soft, breathable fabrics now upgraded with machine-washable convenience and draped silhouettes that balance beauty with practicality, so everyday dressing never feels like a burden.

A New Chapter with Women Everywhere

This partnership is both a global milestone and a heartfelt resonance with modern women. Vanessa brings vibrant energy to “My Comfort Era,” while EKOUAER offers quiet, crafted support to every woman navigating life’s many stages.

“Comfort is not a compromise—it is the best expression of inner strength,” says Sidney Sun, CMO of EKOUAER. Together with Vanessa, the brand invites every woman to step into her own Era of Comfort—free from anxiety, true to herself, and beautifully authentic. A new chapter begins now. Be real. Be comfortable. Be entirely your own.

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New York, US

https://EKOUAER.com/

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PersonalHour Expands Manufacturing and Fulfillment Operations Across the United States

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PersonalHour is a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company based in Dublin, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures home Pilates reformers, including the Janet Elite Plus, and provides fulfillment, delivery, and customer support services to buyers across the United States.

DUBLIN, Ohio PersonalHour, a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company, has opened a dedicated manufacturing workshop for a walnut-wood version of its Janet Elite Plus Pilates reformer and expanded its fulfillment operations to serve customers in 16 states.

The walnut workshop and the fulfillment expansion are intended to address two areas the company has identified as priorities: product construction and delivery times for large equipment shipped to customers’ homes.

“A Pilates reformer is not just a product, it is something customers live with for years,” said Nadia Yacoub, founder and CEO of PersonalHour. “Our goal with this expansion is to improve both the construction of the Janet Elite Plus and the experience customers have getting it into their homes.”

The Janet Elite Plus, named after Yacoub’s mother, was introduced as a home Pilates reformer designed to replicate the experience of studio-quality equipment. The new workshop focuses on walnut wood construction, an option intended to expand the line’s material offerings.

According to the company, the workshop’s scope includes wood selection and finishing, visual consistency in craftsmanship, additional aesthetic options, and quality inspections during production.

PersonalHour has also expanded its fulfillment operations to cover 16 states, a move the company says is intended to shorten delivery timelines and improve inventory availability in those markets.

The company said the expansion is part of a broader effort to position inventory closer to customers and to address common industry challenges such as long delivery windows and freight coordination for oversized shipments.

Shipping times, communication during delivery, and support after a reformer arrives,” Nadia Yacoub said. “Those are areas where customers have told us experience matters as much as the equipment itself.”

The announcements come as demand for home Pilates equipment has grown in the United States, with some consumers seeking alternatives to studio memberships. PersonalHour expects to share additional updates related to product development and operations later in 2026.

About PersonalHour

PersonalHour is a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company based in Dublin, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures home Pilates reformers, including the Janet Elite Plus, and provides fulfillment, delivery, and customer support services to buyers across the United States. PersonalHour also operates an online platform offering Pilates-related educational content and resources.

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