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ATHENS, Greece, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Definica today introduced its Ethereum-native protocol, designed to connect ETH staking with liquidity and, over time, collateralized borrowing infrastructure. The protocol’s initial product is a pooled ETH staking layer built on established Ethereum infrastructure, with additional liquidity and borrowing modules planned for subsequent phases of development. The Ethereum-native protocol is being developed to connect ETH staking with productive liquidity and, over time, collateralized borrowing markets, beginning with a pooled staking layer built on proven infrastructure.What happens to ETH after it is staked? For many participants, it earns staking rewards. Definica is being…

FRANKLIN, Ind., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“IBC” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: IB; OTCQB: IAALF) today announces that IBC Chairman and CEO Mark Smith will present live at the Precious Metals & Critical Minerals Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on July 23rd, 2026. DATE: July 23, 2026      TIME: 3:30 PM ET REGISTER HERE This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be…

PITTSBURG, Kan., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Backyard Discovery, a leader in premium outdoor living products, has once again expanded its collection of innovative backyard solutions designed to inspire connection, relaxation, and outdoor recreation for consumers. From backyard wellness retreats and outdoor entertaining spaces to adventure-filled playsets and gardening solutions, the company’s newest collection offers something for every family looking to create lasting memories at home. The new additions include: NEW Outdoor Saunas: Bennett 2–4 Person Cabin Sauna – A traditional cabin-style sauna with sleek black trim and 8mm tempered glass to help add privacy to every session. Inside,…

HIGHLIGHTS   •Maiden RC drilling completed at the Wyloo Polymetallic Project at the Wyloo SE prospect comprising 16 holes for a total of 2,615 m has confirmed the presence of a significant hydrothermal alteration system including intercepts of 9 m @ 92 g/t Ag and 1,280 ppm Sb from 0 m in 26WYR001 including 1m @ 460 g/t Ag and 1,425 ppm Sb from 2 m.  •Geochemical soil and rock chip sampling across the newly identified Vera prospect at the Wyloo Polymetallic Project has highlighted a significant 260 m wide and 600 m long strike length Sb – As anomaly with soil peak…

MIAMI, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of the Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF (NASDAQ: AIHY), the world’s first ETF designed to provide exposure to the leading AI hyperscalers. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in the companies building and operating the compute backbone of AI, spanning: AI compute infrastructure, cloud platforms, emerging AI-native cloud providers, data centers, AI model deployment infrastructure, AI model and ecosystem development, semiconductors, and AI-related software platforms. In short, AIHY targets the AI companies that are scaling profitably rather…

BIRMINGHAM, AL, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fleetio, the leading fleet maintenance and optimization platform, today reported that its customers rejected $41.6 million in unnecessary repair order line items in the first half of 2026, a 112% year-over-year increase as fleets increasingly adopted practical AI. While much of the industry markets AI as a broad, general-purpose add-on to telematics, Fleetio brings 14 years of maintenance depth to the everyday decisions that help fleets control costs and reduce downtime. During the first half of 2026, Fleetio expanded its maintenance-native intelligence with the open beta launch of AI Service Advisor, surpassed…

A Nova Scotia charity focused on making legal information more accessible has launched a new digital library offering resources, guides and videos that have been translated into nine languages. The hope is that it will help newcomers to Canada navigate the legal system.“The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia worked with HRM to create a suite of legal information resources for newcomers to Canada, and in particular youth and their families, about the criminal justice system,” said Nicole Slaunwhite, a legal information counsellor with the group.The society was formed in 1982 to help people understand their rights and make informed…

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 50 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, one of the issues he cited as a “retaliatory and discriminatory” measure was the prohibition on the sale of American-made alcohol in many provinces. But how did booze become a battleground in the bigger trade war launched by the U.S. against Canada?On Monday, Trump signed three executive orders, each one using a different justification for the new tariff: the provincial and territorial boycotts on American alcohol products, Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts, and quotas on American dairy imports under Canada’s supply management system.When…

LIRQUÉN, Chile, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DP World has been named “Best Company 2026” for its operations in Lirquén by the Chamber of Production and Commerce (CPC) of Biobío, recognizing the company’s contribution to regional economic growth, trade competitiveness, and community resilience. The award reflects DP World’s role as a strategic logistics partner for Chile’s export economy. Through its multipurpose terminal in Lirquén, the company connects regional producers to global markets, handling forestry products, agricultural cargo, project cargo and containers while supporting the continued growth of Chile’s most important export regions. In 2025, the terminal handled a record 452,900…

HAMILTON, Ontario, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birnie Plumbing and Drains has been fixing pipes in this region since 1922. Today, the fifth-generation family business is launching something new: a website built to answer questions before you pick up the phone. At the center of the relaunch is the Drain Problem Checker, a free interactive tool for homeowners dealing with slow drains, gurgling pipes, or backups. Answer a few questions about what’s happening in your house, and it walks you through likely causes and whether you’re looking at a quick fix or something that needs a technician today. For…