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Babylon Positions Bitcoin Beyond Store of Value, Unveiling Its Bitcoin Staking Protocol MVP At Cosmoverse 2023

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Babylon Positions Bitcoin Beyond Store of Value, Unveiling Its Bitcoin Staking Protocol MVP At Cosmoverse 2023

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  • Babylon Positions Bitcoin Beyond Store of Value, Unveiling Its Bitcoin Staking Protocol MVP At Cosmoverse 2023
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Babylon introduces its Bitcoin Staking Protocol MVP at Cosmoverse 2023, addressing the untapped potential of idle Bitcoins for PoS chains and dApps
    Babylon , the blockchain project that aims to convert the 21 million bitcoins into a decentralized staking asset for the Proof of Stake economy, unveils its Bitcoin Staking Protocol MVP at the Cosmoverse 2023.
  • Earlier this year, Babylon published a litepaper outlining its pioneering concept of native trustless Bitcoin staking to secure PoS chains.
  • The company was able to gain support from prominent Cosmos chains that are exploring to adopt Babylon’s Bitcoin Staking Protocol.

1st Security Bank Completes its Previously Announced Acquisition of Seven Branch Locations in Washington and Oregon

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSBW), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security Bank”), announced today that 1st Security Bank has completed the previously announced purchase and assumption of seven branch locations, two in Washington and five in Oregon, from Columbia State Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc.

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  • MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSBW), the holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington (“1st Security Bank”), announced today that 1st Security Bank has completed the previously announced purchase and assumption of seven branch locations, two in Washington and five in Oregon, from Columbia State Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc.
  • In connection with the purchase, 1st Security Bank assumed approximately $431 million in deposit liabilities and acquired approximately $67 million in loans.
  • “We are excited to welcome our new customers, employees and communities to 1st Security Bank,” said Joe Adams, Chief Executive Officer of FS Bancorp, Inc. and 1st Security Bank.
  • “The completion of this transaction serves to expand our retail footprint into Oregon and further expands our Washington operations, while providing us with a great opportunity to extend our unique brand of community banking into those communities.”
    FS Bancorp was advised by Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Breyer & Associates PC served as legal counsel in connection with the transaction.

Breyer Capital Backs Quantum AI Startup, Sandbox AQ

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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Breyer Capital , a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs, today announced an investment in Sandbox AQ, an enterprise software company delivering SaaS solutions that leverage quantum tech and AI, which launched today.

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  • Breyer Capital , a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs, today announced an investment in Sandbox AQ, an enterprise software company delivering SaaS solutions that leverage quantum tech and AI, which launched today.
  • In 2022, Sandbox AQ formed an independent company to develop quantum AI solutions for financial services, healthcare, computer security, the U.S. government and other computationally-intensive sectors.
  • At Breyer Capital, we believe that the convergence of AI and quantum technologies will transform industries in profound ways.
  • That is why we are pleased to invest in Sandbox AQ, whose quantum and AI solutions intersect with many of Breyer Capitals core sectors, including AI, financial services, healthcare, communications, and security, said Breyer.

NSTS Bancorp, Inc. Announces Expected Closing Date of the Conversion and Stock Offering

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Waukegan, IL, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  NSTS Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”), the proposed holding company for North Shore Trust and Savings (the “Bank”), announced today that all regulatory approvals have been received to consummate North Shore MHC’s conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form of organization and the related stock offering by the Company.   The transaction is expected to close following the close of business on January 18, 2022. The Company’s common stock is expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol “NSTS” on January 19, 2022.

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  • The Companys common stock is expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the trading symbol NSTS on January 19, 2022.
  • As a result of the subscription offering that expired on December 14, 2021, the Company received orders in excess of the adjusted maximum of the offering range.
  • The Company also intends to contribute 107,959 shares of common stock to the NSTS Charitable Foundation, Inc. along with $150,000.00 in cash.
  • Accordingly, the Company expects to have a total of 5,397,959 shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately following the closing of the transaction.

Breyer® Announces Release of Hope, the 2021 Freedom Series Horse of the Year

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
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b'PEQUANNOCK, N.J., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Breyer, the world\'s leading brand of horse-inspired toys, gifts, collectibles and live events, announced today the release of Hope, the 2021 Freedom Series Horse of the Year, available as a limited-edition model at major retailers and BreyerHorses.com .

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  • b'PEQUANNOCK, N.J., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Breyer, the world\'s leading brand of horse-inspired toys, gifts, collectibles and live events, announced today the release of Hope, the 2021 Freedom Series Horse of the Year, available as a limited-edition model at major retailers and BreyerHorses.com .
  • "\nEvery year, Breyer features a themed limited-edition Horse of the Year.
  • For 2021, the company wanted to celebrate the most powerful driver of good and progress hope.
  • Founded in 1950, Breyer celebrates the beauty, power and inspiration of horses, with a dedicated commitment to authenticity, quality and realism.

data.world Secures $26 Million in Venture Capital Funding

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- data.world , the cloud-native enterprise data catalog company, today announced it has closed a $26 million round of venture capital funding led by Tech Pioneers Fund.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- data.world , the cloud-native enterprise data catalog company, today announced it has closed a $26 million round of venture capital funding led by Tech Pioneers Fund.
  • Other participants in the round include new investors Breyer Capital, Prologis Ventures, and Alumni Ventures Group.
  • The latest infusion of capital puts the total raised by data.world at $71.3 million.
  • Breyer Capital is excited to back yet another top-notch company in Austin and we're thrilled that data.world is a B Corporation.

Breyer Capital Opens Office in Austin, Texas

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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Breyer Capital, a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs, today announced that it is opening an office in Austin, Texas.

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  • Breyer Capital, a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs, today announced that it is opening an office in Austin, Texas.
  • The citys talent and ambition are contributing to a remarkably robust climate of innovation, making Austin a logical next office location for Breyer Capital.
  • Breyer Capital is a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs in the US and China.
  • Founded by legendary investor Jim Breyer in 2006, Breyer Capital makes long-term, idea-driven strategic investments in artificial intelligence, digital health, data analytics, social media, and financial technologies.

Swivel Raises $8 Million in Series A Funding Led by Breyer Capital

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swivel, Inc. , an agile office leasing platform, has closed an $8 million Series A round led by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital .

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Swivel, Inc. , an agile office leasing platform, has closed an $8 million Series A round led by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital .
  • "The future of real estate will continue to be defined by the demand for flexibility," said Jim Breyer, founder and CEO, Breyer Capital.
  • "Swivel is positioned to redefine the entire office leasing experience for startups and established companies alike by eliminating upfront costs and move-out penalties.
  • Breyer Capital is a premier global venture capital and private equity investor focused on catalyzing high-impact entrepreneurs in the US and China.

EDO Closes $12 Million Series A Financing Led By Breyer Capital

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Thursday, November 1, 2018
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NEW YORK, Nov.1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EDO hits the accelerator in its mission to challenge the limitations of historical TV measurement with the closing of $12 million in Series A funding led by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov.1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EDO hits the accelerator in its mission to challenge the limitations of historical TV measurement with the closing of $12 million in Series A funding led by Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital.
  • According to Nadler, who has known Breyer since he invested in Kensho, "Jim was the first investor Edward and I wanted to engage when we started EDO.
  • Breyer says, "I am very excited about what EDO has achieved and where it's going.
  • EDO is a data, measurement and analytics company that powers the success of marketing, research and creative professionals.

Judge Charles R. Breyer to receive the Nation's Highest Judicial Honor Award

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Friday, September 21, 2018
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As brother of Justice Stephen Breyer, this is the first time that a relation of any Justice of the Supreme Court will receive the Devitt.

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  • As brother of Justice Stephen Breyer, this is the first time that a relation of any Justice of the Supreme Court will receive the Devitt.
  • The committee deliberated over two days in New York City along with the award sponsor, the Dwight D. Opperman Foundation executives.
  • Judge Breyer said in response, "I am honored to accept the Devitt Award."
  • "Judge Breyer's exemplary record of service illustrates well the prestigious nature of the Devitt Award," said Judge Raymond Kethledge.