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First National Bank Alaska announces unaudited results for first quarter 2024

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Sale, First National, Treasury, OTCQX, Environment, Federal Open Market Committee, National bank, Asset, FDIC, Interest, Growth

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the first quarter of 2024 remained stable at $13.476 million, or $4.26 per share.

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  • ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the first quarter of 2024 remained stable at $13.476 million, or $4.26 per share.
  • Return on assets as of March 31, 2024 was 0.95%, three basis points lower compared to the same period last year.
  • The efficiency ratio for March 31, 2024 was 56.00% and remains better than First National’s Alaska and national peer groups.
  • Book value per share as of March 31, 2024 was $148.63, compared to $146.77 as of December 31, 2023.

The Hashgraph Association and SEALSQ Build the Future of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) on the Hedera DLT Network

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Internet, Nifedipine, Transaction, City, Partnership, Digital, M2M, PKI, LAES, POC, MVP, Post-quantum cryptography, Hedera, Growth, Cryptocurrency

For example, IoT ( Internet of Things) devices from various companies can now interact and access a range of services as well as transactions.

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  • For example, IoT ( Internet of Things) devices from various companies can now interact and access a range of services as well as transactions.
  • The emergence of DePIN is a pivotal shift in the way physical infrastructure is designed, developed, and deployed.
  • The launch will introduce the Purchasing and Tokenization of Certificates (MVP), marking a major step forward in bridging a strong physical network to the secure Digital infrastructure of Hedera’s network.
  • We are excited about the future and invite the community to join us on this journey."

First National Bank Alaska Declares Dividend For Second Quarter 2024

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Friday, May 3, 2024

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Board of Directors meeting held May 1, 2024, a cash dividend of $3.20 per share was declared, payable on June 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2024.

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the Board of Directors meeting held May 1, 2024, a cash dividend of $3.20 per share was declared, payable on June 15, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2024.

SEALSQ’s IoMT Solutions Provide the Highest Security Standards in Medical and Healthcare, Essential for Safeguarding Sensitive Patient Data

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Internet, Internet of things, IoMT, Semiconductor, PKI, LAES, Post-quantum cryptography, Azure, OPC, Kool-Aid, AWS, Video game

SEALSQ is leading the charge in providing state-of-the-art security solutions tailored for the burgeoning Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) sector.

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  • SEALSQ is leading the charge in providing state-of-the-art security solutions tailored for the burgeoning Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) sector.
  • By leveraging advanced semiconductor technology, SEALSQ ensures that IoT devices in medical and healthcare spheres maintain the highest security standards, essential for safeguarding sensitive patient data.
  • This element is fundamental in protecting critical IoMT applications such as home patient monitoring hubs and modules.
  • SEALSQ’s secure element can be pre-provisioned at wafer level or on package to meet the flexibility and security needs of IoMT.

SEALSQ Expands Protection of Luxury and Valuable Assets with Patented Advanced Digital Certification and NFT Technology

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Bitcoin, Ethereum, WKEY, Jewellery, Internet, Internet of things, Blockchain, Non-fungible token, Semiconductor, Patent, PKI, LAES, NFC, Post-quantum cryptography, Music, Trust, Digital twin, Indian passport, Fraud, WIHN, NFT, Cryptocurrency

This innovation builds on the Company’s already extensive experience in securing luxury items, particularly Swiss watches, through advanced technology.

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  • This innovation builds on the Company’s already extensive experience in securing luxury items, particularly Swiss watches, through advanced technology.
  • This integration of Digital Identification with NFT technology is poised to transform the verification of ownership for valuable assets.
  • These digital assets contain digitally signed information that is easily verifiable, significantly enhancing security and making duplication virtually impossible.
  • With the integration of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) applications powered by Digital Identification technology, SEALSQ and WISeKey, are setting new standards in securing, authenticating, and proving ownership of both digital and tangible assets.

World Wildlife Fund Launches New PSA to Combat Plastic Pollution featuring U2 song ‘Beautiful Day’

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Friday, April 19, 2024
United Nations, Head, Public service announcement, PSA, WWF, Public service, Music, Recycling

The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.

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  • The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.
  • In an historic move in 2022, 175 nations voted to adopt a United Nations-led global treaty to end plastic pollution.
  • The Edge, guitarist of U2, stated: We have to wake up to the fact that single use plastic is a biohazard.
  • For more information on WWF's efforts to combat plastic pollution and how people can get involved in supporting the global plastic treaty, please visit wwf.earth/plastics .

Tulsa Welding School Introduces Electrical Lineworker Program at Jacksonville Campus

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Education, GED, Southeast Lineman Training Center, TWS, Lineworker, Curriculum, Occupational safety and health, AC, Workforce, Student, OSHA

Jacksonville, Fla., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the expansion of its lineworker program to its Jacksonville campus for students seeking training in the field of utility power distribution, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

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  • Jacksonville, Fla., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of National Lineman Appreciation Day, Tulsa Welding School (TWS) announced today the expansion of its lineworker program to its Jacksonville campus for students seeking training in the field of utility power distribution, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
  • Industry veteran Zachary Taylor will play a critical role in the launch and development of the program at the TWS Jacksonville campus.
  • Those interested in enrolling in the lineworker program must be at least 18 years old and have received their high school diploma or GED.
  • The first cohort for the new electrical lineworker program is set to begin this summer.

Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals’ topical therapy shows positive results in preclinical skin cancer trial: drug prevents the development of precancerous skin conditions and treats existing skin cancers with no observable side effects. 

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
University, Radiation, BC Cancer Agency, Mouse, Cell, Carcinoma, Skin, Aks, UVB, Topical medication, University of British Columbia, IND, Patient, BC Cancer Research Centre, Neoplasm, Toxicity, Medication, Pharmaceutical industry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world.
  • Treating AKs before the cells become cancerous and spread to other parts of the body is crucial.
  • For those patients with multiple AKs, common treatment options are chemotherapy creams and photodynamic therapy.
  • There is a real need for safer and more targeted topical therapies.”
    Derm-Biome expects to start topical formulation development this summer, with IND-enabling studies slated to begin in Q4.

SEALSQ Launches Industry Research and Development Initiative Blending IoT with Cryptocurrency Mining

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Bitcoin, Internet, Internet of things, Research, Semiconductor, PKI, LAES, Cryptocurrency, Post-quantum cryptography, Mining, Algorithm

This scenario is becoming a tangible reality through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with cryptocurrency mining.

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  • This scenario is becoming a tangible reality through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology with cryptocurrency mining.
  • As a pioneer at the forefront of technology, SEALSQ is steering the future towards an innovative convergence of the IoT and cryptocurrency mining.
  • With technological advancements, the processing capabilities of IoT devices continue to improve, making them increasingly suitable for cryptocurrency mining activities.
  • SEALSQ is exploring the development of new, more energy-efficient mining algorithms that are tailored specifically for IoT devices.