Author: Asianet Pakistan

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 June 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for industry players. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors.

Register now for FREE admission e-badge: https://tinyurl.com/4femnahk

This year, Food Expo PRO continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence.

Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants.

With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a dramatic move that captured the spirit of Silicon Valley disruption, Ditchit — the emerging online marketplace and OfferUp competitor — made headlines by acquiring and detonating the original 560-pound Twitter bird sign once perched atop Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters.

Filmed in the Nevada desert, the explosive sendoff featured a 15-person production crew, four Tesla Cybertrucks, and a Hollywood pyrotechnics expert. More than just spectacle, it was a bold declaration: Ditchit is here to challenge legacy tech giants and build a marketplace that puts people before profits.

“Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X in support of free expression. We’re doing the same for local marketplaces,” said Ditchit spokesperson James Deluca. “Today’s platforms are overrun with ads, fees, and algorithms that favor businesses over people. Ditchit is different—free to use, ad-free, and built to empower real communities and real sellers.”

The 12-foot Twitter logo, known as “Larry,” was acquired earlier this year for $34,000. Initially bought for its symbolic value, Ditchit ultimately chose to turn the icon into a statement of disruption.

The video of the sign’s explosive finale, now live on YouTube, captures a cinematic moment that’s quickly gaining viral traction.

But Larry’s story isn’t over. Pieces of the iconic sign have been collected and will be auctioned off through a sealed-bid sale on the Ditchit app starting today. All proceeds will go to the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing innovation and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Many entrepreneurs get their start on local marketplace apps,” Deluca said. “We’re committed to supporting that journey—not just with our platform, but through meaningful action.”

With this stunt, Ditchit isn’t just blowing up a symbol of big tech—it’s ushering in a new era for local marketplaces, one grounded in transparency, accessibility, and community.

About Ditchit

Ditchit is a local marketplace built with a community-first mindset. Unlike traditional platforms, it’s completely free to use, with no ads or fees—making buying and selling simple and fair. Founded in 2024, the Ditchit app is available on iOS and Android.

Contact:
James Deluca
[email protected]
(415) 867-4226

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Twitter Bird

SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a dramatic move that captured the spirit of Silicon Valley disruption, Ditchit — the emerging online marketplace and OfferUp competitor — made headlines by acquiring and detonating the original 560-pound Twitter bird sign once perched atop Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters.

Filmed in the Nevada desert, the explosive sendoff featured a 15-person production crew, four Tesla Cybertrucks, and a Hollywood pyrotechnics expert. More than just spectacle, it was a bold declaration: Ditchit is here to challenge legacy tech giants and build a marketplace that puts people before profits.

“Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X in support of free expression. We’re doing the same for local marketplaces,” said Ditchit spokesperson James Deluca. “Today’s platforms are overrun with ads, fees, and algorithms that favor businesses over people. Ditchit is different—free to use, ad-free, and built to empower real communities and real sellers.”

The 12-foot Twitter logo, known as “Larry,” was acquired earlier this year for $34,000. Initially bought for its symbolic value, Ditchit ultimately chose to turn the icon into a statement of disruption.

The video of the sign’s explosive finale, now live on YouTube, captures a cinematic moment that’s quickly gaining viral traction.

But Larry’s story isn’t over. Pieces of the iconic sign have been collected and will be auctioned off through a sealed-bid sale on the Ditchit app starting today. All proceeds will go to the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing innovation and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Many entrepreneurs get their start on local marketplace apps,” Deluca said. “We’re committed to supporting that journey—not just with our platform, but through meaningful action.”

With this stunt, Ditchit isn’t just blowing up a symbol of big tech—it’s ushering in a new era for local marketplaces, one grounded in transparency, accessibility, and community.

About Ditchit

Ditchit is a local marketplace built with a community-first mindset. Unlike traditional platforms, it’s completely free to use, with no ads or fees—making buying and selling simple and fair. Founded in 2024, the Ditchit app is available on iOS and Android.

In a dramatic move that captured the spirit of Silicon Valley disruption, Ditchit — the emerging online marketplace and OfferUp competitor — made headlines by acquiring and detonating the original 560-pound Twitter bird sign once perched atop Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters.
Filmed in the Nevada desert, the explosive sendoff featured a 15-person production crew, four Tesla Cybertrucks, and a Hollywood pyrotechnics expert. More than just spectacle, it was a bold declaration: Ditchit is here to challenge legacy tech giants and build a marketplace that puts people before profits.

“Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X in support of free expression. We’re doing the same for local marketplaces,” said Ditchit spokesperson James Deluca. “Today’s platforms are overrun with ads, fees, and algorithms that favor businesses over people. Ditchit is different—free to use, ad-free, and built to empower real communities and real sellers.”

The 12-foot Twitter logo, known as “Larry,” was acquired earlier this year for $34,000. Initially bought for its symbolic value, Ditchit ultimately chose to turn the icon into a statement of disruption.

The video of the sign’s explosive finale, now live on YouTube, captures a cinematic moment that’s quickly gaining viral traction.

But Larry’s story isn’t over. Pieces of the iconic sign have been collected and will be auctioned off through a sealed-bid sale on the Ditchit app starting today. All proceeds will go to the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing innovation and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

“Many entrepreneurs get their start on local marketplace apps,” Deluca said. “We’re committed to supporting that journey—not just with our platform, but through meaningful action.”

With this stunt, Ditchit isn’t just blowing up a symbol of big tech—it’s ushering in a new era for local marketplaces, one grounded in transparency, accessibility, and community.

About Ditchit

Ditchit is a local marketplace built with a community-first mindset. Unlike traditional platforms, it’s completely free to use, with no ads or fees—making buying and selling simple and fair. Founded in 2024, the Ditchit app is available on iOS and Android.

Contact:
James Deluca
[email protected]
(415) 867-4226

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/759ddf78-1090-4766-ac39-921262bb003a

A video accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0e55ef90-9f6d-4ca8-b437-1f96d36c0d1e

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released its June 2025 Proof of Reserves (PoR), revealing a total reserve ratio of 199%, an increase from 192% in May. This continued rise shows the platform’s ability to maintain a reserve well above the industry-standard 1:1 ratio, effectively covering all user-held assets with significant overcollateralization.

According to the June audit, the platform holds 28,286.53 BTC against 6,593.8 BTC in user liabilities, marking a 429% reserve ratio. For USDT, Bitget maintains 1.75 billion tokens in reserve versus 1.61 billion in user holdings, yielding a coverage of 108%. ETH assets show a similar trend, with 219,917.71 ETH held against 148,754.3 ETH in user accounts, resulting in a 148% ratio. USDC holdings recorded the highest increase, with 138.88 million USDC backing just over 51.44 million in user assets—a, a 270% reserve ratio. These numbers reflect a consistent strengthening in asset management and surplus reserves across the board since last month.

The reserve data is generated using Merkle tree technology, with the June snapshot reflecting 27 layers and over 40 million individual asset records. This mechanism allows users to independently verify the existence and adequacy of reserves through Bitget’s open-source tool, MerkleValidator, available on GitHub.

Bitget first implemented the Proof of Reserves mechanism in December 2022. Since then, the platform has maintained monthly updates to ensure full transparency and real-time assurance to its user base. Alongside PoR, Bitget also operates a US$600 million Protection Fund, aimed at enhancing user security by offering a safeguard in the event of extreme market conditions or unforeseen asset risks.

 “Maintaining reserves well above security, it’s about building infrastructure that can withstand volatility and maintain user trust during periods of uncertainty. Security is a design choice, and our reserve model shows a long-term approach to protecting users at all times,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

With the June update showing stronger reserves across all major assets, Bitget continues to lead among centralized exchanges in publishing independent, verifiable, and surplus-backed Proof of Reserves.

To check the updated proof-of-reserves, please visit here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) between May 1, 2024, and May 7, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 8, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Compass securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Compass class action, go to   https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39216 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 8, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Compass’s subsidiary, Lugano Holdings, Inc., maintained unrecorded financing arrangements and irregularities in its sales, cost of sales, inventory, and accounts receivable; (2) the irregularities and undisclosed details in Lugano Holdings, Inc.’s financial statements rendered the financial statements of Compass as a whole unreliable, and would require restatement; (3) Compass failed to maintain adequate internal controls related to its financial statements; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Compass class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39216 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com

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NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Open Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: LPRO) between February 24, 2022 and March 31, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important June 30, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Open Lending securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Open Lending class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39014 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 30, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose materially adverse facts about Open Lending’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants: (1) misrepresented the capabilities of Open Lending’s risk-based pricing models; (2) issued materially misleading statements regarding Open Lending’s profit share revenue; (3) failed to disclose Open Lending’s 2021 and 2022 vintage loans had become worth significantly less than their corresponding outstanding loan balances; (4) misrepresented the underperformance of Open Lending’s 2023 and 2024 vintage loans; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Open Lending’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Open Lending class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=39014 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for more information.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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Contact Information:

Laurence Rosen, Esq.
Phillip Kim, Esq.
The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-1060
Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
Fax: (212) 202-3827
[email protected]
www.rosenlegal.com

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