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XTEND DEFENSE ACHIEVES FULL NDAA COMPLIANCE ACROSS ITS RANGE OF HUMAN-GUIDED AUTONOMOUS DRONES
XTENDER, Wolverine and Griffon join pool of trusted, NDAA-compliant drones as XTEND expands US operations and ramps up US-based production to fulfil multiple new contracts
With over 1,000 US-made drones set to be produced over the next 24 months to equip US Department of Defense and other partners
TEL AVIV, Israel and WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At the Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo, XTEND, developer of a human-guided autonomous operating system (XOS) which is revolutionizing the way humans interact with drones, has today announced that its range / family of XTENDER, Wolverine and Griffon drones have achieved full NDAA compliance. The company will be increasing US-based production in response to a growing demand for its revolutionary, robust, affordable solutions from the US Department of Defense and the wider US Government technology community.
“Our compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) further strengthens XTEND’s ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense and supercharges our US expansion,” says Robert Peters, XTEND Defense’s General Manager. “In the last four years we have secured over 30 new contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, its allies and partners, which will see over 1000 of our revolutionary US-made drones produced over the next 24 months.”
XTEND’s drone systems allow any operator to perform extremely accurate maneuvers and actions, in any environment with minimal training. Powered by the company’s patented XOS operating system, XTEND’s drones fuse the best of human intelligence and machine autonomy to enhance an operator’s abilities and simultaneously reduce the need for physical confrontation, thus minimizing casualties and injuries. Hundreds of XTEND’s systems are already operationally deployed worldwide and the company is continuously developing its operating system and drones to deliver the future of man machine teaming in defense, HLS, industrial inspection, and public safety.
Ido Bar-On, XTEND’s Vice President of Business Development and Sales, adds: “We cherish our partnership with the US Government and remain fully committed to aligning our operations and with its well-justified standards for facing near-peer threats. We recently grew our team in Florida threefold, and we will continue to support our defense partners and customers with our highly experienced, Veteran team.”
As part of XTEND’s continued expansion in the US market, it has recently appointed Robert Peters as General Manager of XTEND Defense. Peters brings over 40 years of experience in the defense market and has held senior business executive positions with Textron Systems, General Dynamics, GE, and Lockheed Martin.
Additional information on XTEND’s range of human-guided autonomous drones:
XTEND’s drone systems are designed to be wearable, mobile, and lightweight, with a single, natural hand gesture-based controller. XTEND’s range of fully NDAA compliant, human-guided autonomous drones includes:
- XTENDER – a new micro tactical indoor ISR system that enables any operator to perform accurate remote multi-mission tasks in complex environments. XTENDER can enter a remote target site, perform reconnaissance and data collection tasks with extreme precision, and then exit seamlessly, unaffected by any indoor-outdoor transition limitations and regardless of any GPS denied locations. Additionally, it enables control of drone teams and remote control of payloads deployed to actively engage in the operational mission.
- Wolverine C-IED – a small, lightweight, and rugged drone, Wolverine is affordable, versatile, and has low power consumption. Easy to use, it enables operators – even those with no flight experience – to perform extremely precise remote tasks, maneuvers, and actions in complex environments (indoor or outdoor), with minimal training and maintenance. Wolverine extends a team’s operational reach in critical situations where precision and versatility are paramount, giving them battlefield dominance in terms of both operator experience, mission performance, and after-action assessment.
- Griffon C-UAS – a portable counter UAS system for the interception of aerial threats. Griffon can intercept and counter drones at up to 80 mph with no prior experience. Griffon allows operators to perform vision-assisted, semi-automated interceptions and to control a drone team that automatically launches when detecting aerial threats.
To learn more please come and visit our booth #2811 at Modern Day Marine (MDM) Expo, 27-29 June 2023 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.
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About XTEND and XOS:
XTEND provides revolutionary human-guided autonomous machine systems that enable any operator to perform extremely accurate manoeuvres and actions, in any environment with minimal training. The company’s patented XOS operating system fuses the best of human intelligence and machine autonomy to enhance the operator’s abilities, and simultaneously reduce the need for physical confrontation, thereby minimizing casualties and injuries. Hundreds of XTEND’s systems are already operationally deployed worldwide, and the company is continuously developing its XOS operating system and platforms to deliver the future of human-machine teaming to defense, HLS, and security professionals worldwide. Find out more here.
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DYOR Labs, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) research and trading platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking suite of blockchain-powered advanced analytics & trading tools aimed at breaking down barriers for retail & institutional investors.
Under the leadership of former Hollywood actor turned tech entrepreneur and blockchain advocate Ben Kurland, DYOR labs is one of the rare platforms fully integrating blockchain technology across its entire suite of tools. DYOR Labs has quickly solidified its position as a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation by seamlessly integrating with major blockchain networks, including Base, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana. These integrations ensure the platform’s scalability, security, and interoperability across the DeFi ecosystem. Within its first month of launch, DYOR Labs has evaluated over 1 million blockchain projects and attracted nearly 50,000 new users, demonstrating its rapid adoption and impact.
Strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Alchemy, Debridge, UNCX, Solidproof, and Moralis have laid a strong foundation for the platform’s continued growth. Financial backing from renowned investors like Ghaff Capital, IBC, and OZARU further validates DYOR Labs’ credibility. Additionally, endorsements from over 75 influential figures—including Altcoin Daily, Crypto Banter, Mario Nawfal, Carl from the Moon, and Crypto Lark—have amplified its reach, reinforcing its role as a transformative force in DeFi.
This positions it as a leader in fostering transparency and trust in a market often plagued by complexity and lack of accountability. By combining cutting-edge analytics, real-time data, and robust customization features, DYOR labs is redefining how traders, developers and investors engage with the blockchain ecosystem.
Speaking on the platform’s growth, Ben Kurland, CEO of DYOR Labs, said, “Crypto tools shouldn’t feel like they require a PhD to use or trust, At DYOR, we’ve created a platform so intuitive it feels like second nature—whether you’re a trader looking for your edge or a project team trying to scale professionally. It’s time for Web3 to offer the same world-class usability that Web2 has delivered for decades.”
He further added, “Our mission is to simplify DeFi while addressing its biggest challenges. Traders deserve a seamless, user-first platform, and project teams need professional-grade tools to run their tokens and businesses effectively. DYOR Labs is here to bridge that gap, empowering the entire crypto community to thrive.”
Key platform features include:
Offering a cutting-edge suite of features designed to empower both traders and developers in the decentralized finance space, DYOR users gain real-time advanced insights with instant access to comprehensive token data and market activity. The platform’s unparalleled trading tools deliver unmatched speed and cost efficiency, whilst customizable dashboards allow users of all experience levels to personalize workflows with saved presets, multi-chart tabs, and tailored features. For developers, the Team Dashboards provide a powerful solution to create and edit project pages, showcase metrics, and build community trust through transparency. With fiat on/off ramp integration, cross-chain swaps, and a native DEX and aggregator, DYOR Labs ensures seamless trading across blockchains, delivering the fastest and most cost-effective transactions in DeFi.
What’s Next?
DYOR Labs continues to innovate, with upcoming features that include AI-Powered Insights, Missions and Quests to gamify user engagement, the first ever onchain ad auctions, enhanced team dashboards for token project management, live social media feeds integrated directly into token pages and cross-chain swaps, putting the platform at the forefront of DeFi innovation, creating a seamless and transparent ecosystem for users and developers alike.
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC), a groundbreaking event shaping the future of the crypto content creator economy, is proud to announce the appointment of Phoebe Peng as its Managing Director. This strategic move follows the successful inaugural CCCC event held in Dubai from November 8th to 10th, 2024. Peng’s appointment signals an exciting new chapter for CCCC as it aims to redefine the standards for crypto education, challenge conventional narratives, and amplify diverse and credible voices within the community.
Phoebe brings unique experience from her roles at Moledao, the Blockchain for Good Alliance, and Bybit, where she excelled in delivering decisive execution and innovative thinking in dynamic, fast-paced environments. As a goal-oriented leader from the new generation of crypto professionals, Phoebe combines forward-thinking innovation with a deep passion for community building in the Web3 space.
In her new role, Phoebe will spearhead CCCC’s ambitious growth strategy, positioning the Campus as a pivotal force in driving thoughtful, responsible, and impactful content creation within the industry. Her responsibilities will encompass cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, optimizing resource allocation, mitigating potential risks, forging strategic partnerships, and developing comprehensive strategic plans.
“I am honored to have completed CCCC 2024 with Bybit’s support and trust. The CCCC will become a flagship event for crypto content creators, and I am excited to be taking it to new heights in the coming years,” said Phoebe Peng, Managing Director of the CCCC.
Founded in 2024, the CCCC is the first mega event of its kind to put the spotlight on the creative side of crypto content generation through panels, workshops, and networking opportunities. By amplifying responsible and thoughtful voices for the long-term prospect of the sector, the event attracted over 200 creators and renowned speakers, including Randi Zuckerberg, Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media and HUG; Zach King, Filmmaker & Content Creator; Nick Tran, former Head of Global Marketing at TikTok; Katie Penn, former Global Head of Marketing at X, among others. The 2025 edition of CCCC will be held in Lisbon, Portugal.
About Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC)
We are a team of industry experts and visionaries committed to shaping the future of content creation within the Web3 and crypto sphere. Driven by a shared passion for creating a high-value community, we’ve curated a campus that promises an experience unlike any other.
For more details about CCCC, please visit: https://www.cccc.buzz/
For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]
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Former MD of SUI Foundation, Greg Siourounis, Joins xMoney Global as Co-Founder and CEO to build MiCA-Regulated Stablecoin Platform
xMoney Global, the global, inter-bank and cross crypto/fiat integrated payments platform has appointed award-winning economist Dr. Greg Siourounis as Co-Founder and CEO. The company is a Mastercard principal member, with strategic European licenses, such as e-Money and VASP.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve with the coming MiCA regulation, xMoney Global intends to lead Europe into this new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era. Greg Siourounis will lead the integration of xMoney’s advanced blockchain-enabled payments infrastructure with its upcoming stablecoin program. Stablecoins are a key driver of blockchain adoption in today’s market, now surpassing Bitcoin, remittances, and PayPal in annual transaction volume. As such, xMoney’s Global reputation positions it to bridge Web3 innovation with traditional finance, leading Europe into a new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era.
Dr. Greg, who has played a pioneering role in the growth of Sui Foundation as its former Managing Director and who previously founded Everypay, will drive xMoney Global’s next wave of growth. Beyond the standard reference of his academic work in 2024’s Nobel Prize in Economics, Dr. Greg’s career is also decorated with awards such as the 2005 Young Economist Award from The European Economic Association and the 2008 Austin Robinson Prize from The Royal Economic Society. His immediate target will be to focus on partnerships, regulatory alignment and market expansion, as xMoney Global looks to build a comprehensive payments platform that bridges legacy financial systems with the potential of decentralized finance.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Greg Siourounis, CEO of xMoney Global, said, “As Europe prepares to embrace MiCA regulation, xMoney Global is positioned to redefine what compliant, secure, and seamless digital payments can be. Our goal is to deliver a solid and trusted ecosystem that combines the strengths of traditional finance with the flexibility of blockchain technology to create a future-ready payment experience.”
Beniamin Mincu, Co-founder of MultiversX, said, “xMoney Global’s mission aligns perfectly with the vision of MultiversX to bring scalable and secure blockchain solutions to mainstream finance. This appointment marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive and resilient financial system.”
The launch of xMoney Global aims to offer a next-gen blockchain-as-a-service module backed by its native stablecoin, with key white-labeled services including acquiring, issuing, onramps/offramps and a sticky loyalty program, all backed by MultiversX’s state-of-the-art sharding technology. Following the surge in crypto markets after Trump’s pro-crypto Presidential win, xMoney will be ideally placed to accelerate real-world adoption as the easiest way for everyone (consumers, retail and e-commerce) to seamlessly access fiat and crypto currencies in an app, card or payment gateway.
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