• SuperCom Ltd. is a digital security solutions innovator focused on revolutionizing public safety around the world through the use of technology, data intelligence and complementary services
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity Suite is used in dozens of projects worldwide, mostly by governmental agencies, for electronic monitoring of criminal suspects and convicted offenders, including those involved in domestic violence cases
• One recent report noted that millions of people were affected by domestic violence in the United States during 2022. Additionally, a burgeoning number of cases were observed in the island nation of Jamaica during that year, leading to the implementation of a new protective law there
• Electronic monitoring is also at the heart of a program established by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency to improve and expand its oversight of millions of people caught in the immigration system

A report by news magazine Caribbean National Weekly (Law Alone Will Not Curb Domestic Violence) this month highlighted the growing incidents of domestic violence both in the Caribbean and in the United States, and how laws alone are not enough (https://ibn.fm/D4yI1). “What law can effectively prevent people from trying to control others, control where they go, when to go and with whom they go, and even what they wear when they go?”

Jamaica, in particular, has been reeling from a surge in domestic violence, according to the report. More than 2,500 men and 6,200 women sought assistance from the island nation’s Domestic Violence Intervention Centers (“DVICs”) in 2022, prompting the passage of a new law to provide support for victims.

The report also noted that there were an estimated 10 million cases of domestic abuse in the United States that year, resulting in the death toll of thousands of victims.

Electronic-monitoring security solutions developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is committed to advancing public safety through technology, as exemplified by the company’s suite of products for the electronic monitoring (“EM”) of criminal offenders, which is widely used by dozens of governmental clients presently.

Those court-supervised EM programs include a contract announced in December for SuperCom’s GPS tracking and domestic violence offender monitoring solutions in communities across the state of Kentucky (https://ibn.fm/MdQrm).

Domestic violence concerns, of course, exist worldwide. In October, the government of Romania placed a third order for SuperCom’s products to support its domestic violence monitoring, GPS Tracking of offenders, and home detention monitoring efforts. Overall, the country has awarded the company a $33 million project (https://ibn.fm/dcvyC).

“This new contract allows us to bring our advanced technology to more communities and aid in the crucial work of domestic violence prevention and offender monitoring,” SuperCom CEO and President Ordan Trabelsi stated in the December announcement. “Leveraging our growing customer base and technology expertise, we plan to continue developing and providing advanced solutions that meet the evolving needs in our industry and help enhance public safety worldwide.”

SuperCom’s PureSecurity Suite includes technological advances that undergird its support network for EM programs, such as smartphone integration, secure communication, advanced security, anti-tamper mechanisms, fingerprint biometrics, voice communication, unique touch screens, and extended battery life.

Electronic monitoring is being adapted to the criminal justice system’s needs in various ways. Private prison companies are contemplating potential profits from expanding electronic monitoring of immigrants under the supervision of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agency.

In August, ICE announced plans to improve the agency’s oversight of people going through immigration proceedings by using EM in the agency’s new Release and Reporting Management program.

The program currently keeps tabs on nearly 200,000 immigrants using technologies like ankle bracelets and facial-recognition apps, but could expand to track millions of people caught in the immigration system, according to The Lever (https://ibn.fm/lMQA4).

SuperCom announced its Q3 financial results in November, stating that revenues grew 67 percent year-over-year between 2022 and 2023, leading to a 74 percent growth in gross profit margins and 550 percent growth in EBITDA (https://ibn.fm/LN88z).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SuperCom.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SPCB are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPCB

• Whilst the European Union has been hugely successful in growing its renewable energy generation capacity, the bloc’s energy storage infrastructure has yet to catch up
• Turbo Energy’s innovative product offering has sought to address this concern for households, providing consumers with an all-in-one AI-powered energy storage solution
• AI is playing an increasingly transformative role within advanced energy storage technologies, helping consumers optimize their energy usage and maximize savings

During the depths of the European winter in 2022, renewable energy sources generated more of the EU’s energy than fossil fuels for the first time ever. Coal power usage fell by 11 percent and gas by 13 percent despite initial fears that regional countries would have to resort to extensive coal usage as the bloc tried to wean itself off its historical dependence on Russian gas. Nonetheless and remarkably – among the 18 European countries that still utilize coal power as a source of energy, 15 reduced their coal generation in 2022.

A key factor underpinning this trend has been the increased prominence of renewable energy sources – and crucially, renewable energy storage technologies. Renewable energy sources account for close to 40 percent of the European Union’s energy generation capacity; in 2022 alone, 41GW of solar power generation capacity was added to the European grid, the equivalent of fully powering 2.7mn households for a year (https://ibn.fm/taBfl). Nevertheless, energy storage technologies and capacity have lagged far behind generation capacity in terms of uptake. Increasingly relevant to supplement electricity supply at times of peak usage (or absorb generation capacity when electricity demand declines) and shield against the vagaries of weather condition, energy storage capacity in the EU at present is a mere 60GW – with studies suggesting that storage capacity will need to increase to up to 191GW in 2030 and 486 GW in 2050 to make efficient use of renewable energy sources (https://ibn.fm/DXWeY).

Turbo Energy (NASDAQ: TURB), a designer, developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic energy generation, management, and storage equipment has sought to address this issue within the rapidly growing residential solar market in Europe. The company’s ‘SunBox Home’ system encompasses an all-in-one AI-powered energy storage solution, designed to assist households in managing their power consumption. Directly linked to a household’s solar panel generation unit, the SunBox system allows users to choose between settings including ‘maximum consumption’ or ‘maximum savings’, conserve a portion of its energy reserves in the event of unexpected electricity blackouts or rather, sell excess power back onto the grid.  The groundbreaking energy storage system additionally boasts the capacity to track weather forecasts, thus ensuring its batteries are fully charged in the event of a storm (https://ibn.fm/6k8Gs).

Artificial intelligence, as harnessed by Turbo Energy’s innovative energy storage systems, is playing an increasingly transformative role in advancing energy storage technologies, optimizing battery performance, and improving the overall effectiveness of these technologies (https://ibn.fm/tiHpx).

Whether it relates to the optimization of charging and discharging cycles to maximize energy storage system performance; making use of predictive maintenance models to anticipate potential defects leading to performance degradation; predict energy consumption patterns by analyzing historical data; or helping maintain grid stability through frequency regulation and voltage control, AI has the potential to play an increasingly important role in driving Europe’s ongoing transition towards renewable energy technologies. As both, a leading European purveyor of household solar energy systems as well an early mover in the inclusion of generative AI technologies within its revolutionary renewable energy storage solutions, Turbo Energy are well placed to play an increasingly prominent role in fueling Europe’s renewable energy evolution going forward.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Turbo-e.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to TURB are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/TURB

• SenesTech, a rodent fertility control expert, just marked its entry into Hong Kong, Macau, and potentially mainland China with its distribution agreement with Fruit Tree Limited
• This move marks a remarkable start to the 2024 calendar year while reflecting the company’s commitment to creating shareholder value
• It also opens SenesTech up to many exciting opportunities, among them market entry into what is arguably the largest pest control market on the planet

SenesTech (NASDAQ: SNES), a rodent fertility control expert and the inventor of the only EPA-registered contraceptive for male and female rats, just marked its entry into Hong Kong and Macau, with potential expansion into Mainland China. This move positions the company in one of the largest pest control markets globally, made possible through its distribution agreement with Fruit Tree Limited, which has just been finalized (https://ibn.fm/kfZQd).

This expansion marks a significant start for the 2024 calendar year, building on the success of 2023. The previous year concluded with SenesTech announcing the successful registration of its ContraPest(R) line of products for sale and immediate use in Puerto Rico. It also built on the recent launch of Evolve(TM) Soft Bait at Ace Hardware franchise locations in California, as well as the completion of a public offering that resulted in gross proceeds of $5 million, quintupling its market cap (https://ibn.fm/K2m4n).

The entry into Hong Kong, Macau, and potentially Mainland China, underscores SenesTech’s ambitious goals for the 2024 calendar year and reflects the confidence it has in its growing product line. Furthermore, the caliber of this agreement reflects SenesTech’s rapidly growing position in the global market, and the volume of opportunities it represents.

Fruit Tree Ltd. is one of the leading companies in the pest control industry, focusing on supplying products and services in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, this company has demonstrated its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, making it the perfect partner for SenesTech in this vital market.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with SenesTech and the distribution of Evolve in Hong Kong and Macau, with potential expansion to Mainland China,” noted Francisco Pazos Alvarino, Director of Fruit Tree Ltd.

“Evolve fits well in our model of delivering effective pest management solutions while prioritizing the safety and sustainability of our environment,” he added.

This collaboration opens SenesTech up to many exciting possibilities, among them market entry into what is arguably the largest pest control market on the planet. It is a tremendous opportunity for the company for revenue growth while creating even more value for its shareholders. It also sets SenesTech up for what is expected to be its biggest year yet.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SenesTech.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SNES are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SNES

• The distribution agreement between Sekur and Advanced Vision Smart Solutions is valid for 24 months with renewal options for 12-month periods
• A second partnership agreement between Sekur and a United Arab Emirates family aims to introduce Sekur’s products to various government and business organizations throughout the country
• Advanced Vision Smart Solutions will act as the technical support representative and the sales support for all businesses the second partner brings

Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FRA: GDT0), a cybersecurity and internet privacy provider of Swiss-hosted solutions for secure and private communications, recently announced the signing of a major distribution agreement with a distributor in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to distribute the entire Sekur private and encrypted communications platform. The agreement is the third of its kind in the Middle East Gulf region since the Israel-Gaza conflict (https://ibn.fm/xs74p).

The distribution agreement was signed with Advanced Vision Smart Solutions (“AVSS”), a UAE corporation from Abu Dhabi, and is valid for 24 months, with renewal options for additional 12-month periods. The agreement between Sekur and AVSS covers all of the UAE, and in addition to reselling Sekur’s solutions, AVSS will also act as its technical support representative.

Sekur is also in the process of signing an important partnership agreement with one of the main families of the UAE, based in Abu Dhabi. The partnership aims to introduce Sekur to several organizations in the UAE, including municipalities, Free Zones (“FZ”), financial organizations, energy and services enterprises, government organizations, and the telecom operator Etisalat. AVSS will serve as the sales support for all businesses the second partner brings.

Regional conflicts, like the Israel-Gaza conflict, make the region susceptible to cyberattacks – with more than 71 million thwarted during 2023, as reported by UAE’s The National (https://ibn.fm/EB1fR). Sekur can stop these attacks because the company’s systems do not use third-party big tech cloud or open coding, where most hackers succeed in hacking data. Sekur’s platform stores customer information in Switzerland using military-grade security. The company chose Switzerland because of the country’s neutrality, independence, strong privacy laws, long-standing political stability, and excellent international relations.

Sekur CEO Alain Ghiai said the company was very excited to have signed the distribution agreement for the UAE with Advanced Vision, and is expecting to sign the second partnership agreement in the UAE very soon. “The region is a hotbed of instability, and cyber warfare is now part of that instability and is showing signs of increased activity, since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out,” Ghiai said. “Fortunately, we can offer the only Swiss-hosted, proprietary, private, and secure communications platform that does not rely on big tech infrastructure, reducing exponentially the risk of cyber penetration for businesses and governments in the region.”

The Sekur CEO also expressed his conviction that SekurMessenger, SekurMail, and SekurVPN for enterprises will succeed with governments, telecom operators, and enterprises like banks and energy enterprises. Sekur’s prime directive is to provide private and secure communications for everyone, and since the company is not connected to any Big Tech platform, it can offer a truly independent, private, and secure means of communications, without any data mining, through its proprietary technology and our secure servers based in Switzerland, Ghiai further explained. “We look forward to offering true private and secure communications to our new clients in the UAE and to protect their intellectual property and privacy from data miners, malicious hackers and rogue states.”

Since adding SekurVPN and customized “à la carte” bundles for customers and businesses, Sekur reports that approximately 50% of all customers have been buying bundles, with 60% purchasing SekurVPN in the bundle on its own. SekurVPN is easy to set up and deploy, with no country list and a simplified interface. It is currently available to use with MacOS, iOS, and Android devices. In the coming weeks, the company plans to launch Windows 64, Windows 32, and Linux versions.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SekurPrivateData.com or the company’s product site at www.Sekur.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SWISF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SWISF

• The infrastructure of a modern blockchain-based digital economy has been growing for years, and recent developments tying digital tokens to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulatory enforcement have helped increase investor confidence in their safeguards
• Utah-based Diamond Lake Minerals is establishing vertically integrated, industry-agnostic subsidiaries that help provide a transparent and secure entry point into the digital economy for still-wary investors
• DLMI’s approach is to build its subsidiary portfolio across numerous sectors ranging from medical to entertainment while imbuing each subsidiary with security tokens, enabling investors to bridge the divide between traditional and digital holdings in a natural way
• Security token offerings have been trending as investors have sized up their confidence-building advantages over digital initial coin offerings that don’t maintain compliance with the U.S. securities laws

After the recent SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, allowing retail customers to move into the growing crypto market in a more regulated and structured environment, it’s important to point out that Diamond Lake Minerals (OTC: DLMI) has been at the forefront of digital securities vending into traditional securities. The company is positioning itself as a leader in the digital asset and security token space. Their primary focus is industry agnostic on the development and support of SEC-registered security tokens.

Security tokens are not the same as tokenized securities. Tokenized securities function the same way as traditional off-chain securities, except that they can be stored, sold, and exchanged on blockchain networks. By contrast, security tokens combine Distributed Ledger Technology with new features that are dependent on the specific design of each particular token.

Digital securities, also known as security tokens, have seen significant upward momentum during the past couple of years, providing a secure and transparent means of investing and raising funds. Real estate, precious stones and metals, natural resources, and private equity have all discovered the potential for streamlining transactions and fractionalizing asset ownership for small investors in their sectors (https://ibn.fm/BoPdb).

Diamond Lake is developing an evolutionary approach to security token offerings (“STOs”) — attaching them to the numerous subsidiaries the company holds in a wide range of sectors to make STO investing more palatable and accessible to investors who are comfortable with traditional offerings but still wary of the digital offerings many analysts herald as the future of the marketplace.

STOs have taken on some of their importance as investors have analyzed the differences between them and digital initial coin offerings (“ICOs”) that don’t maintain compliance with the U.S. securities laws that provide investors with legal protections against fraud and with a heightened sense of transaction transparency.

The industry reports the STO market cap surged from $374 million to approximately $1 billion between December 2020 and September 2021 — an astronomical growth rate of 2,670 percent. And between April 2021 and April 2022, STO trading volumes grew by 386 percent and the market cap grew by 2,650 percent, as noted by Singapore’s News Direct (https://ibn.fm/8cjd5).

Diamond Lake Minerals has established its subsidiaries’ STO elements through a partnership with SEC security token exchange INX. The exchange operates under a strict regulatory framework, adhering to guidelines set by various U.S. regulators to help deliver confidence to all market participants, the company’s website states (https://ibn.fm/DCjEs).

The INX Token was the first SEC-registered security token to IPO on the blockchain, and it relies on the checks and balances developed in traditional economic environs to provide a secure trading experience for all traders.

“I believe DLMI is the hybrid missing piece to get generational wealth, or the wealth on the sidelines,” CEO Brian J. Esposito said during a November Bell2Bell podcast interview, referring to the ability of DLMI’s vertically integrated, industry-agnostic subsidiaries to provide a natural entry-point from traditional investment to digital asset investment (https://ibn.fm/EUKVQ).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.DiamondLakeMinerals.com or LinkedIn page at www.LinkedIn.com/company/Diamond-Lake-Minerals/.

In addition, for information on the company’s security token SEC regulated exchange partner INX, and the development of the INX Way, visit https://www.inx.co/inx-ebook/. This free security token bible, written with the SEC on the rollout of security tokens and the future of digital assets, will greatly deepen your understanding of security tokens.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to DLMI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/DLMI

• MTPP secured 70% of the acquisition and 100% of the construction costs for Hamptons development projects
• Target returns estimated at 20-30% per transaction with an anticipated timeline of 15-18 months for each project
• Recently filed Regulation A offering to raise $10 million
• Highly diversified portfolio includes investments in PropTech and mixed-use properties

Mountain Top Properties (OTC: MTPP), a diversified real estate holding company, has recently secured debt capital commitments covering 70% of the acquisition and 100% of the construction costs for its Hamptons development projects.

“The old adage in real estate is ‘location, location, location’,” said Joseph Kelley, CEO of On Site Builder Construction, during a joint interview with MTTP CEO Beau Kelley on IBN’s Bell2Bell Podcast (https://ibn.fm/ra1m4).

“We have some of the most premier locations for building these high-end types of homes that probably exist in the country, if not the world.”

For most people, the Hamptons don’t need an introduction. The exclusive enclave of high-end mansions, luxury boutiques, and upmarket restaurants is known worldwide, yet accessible to few. Located just a few short hours from New York City, the area’s housing demand outstrips its precious supply – no matter what conditions prevail in the market.

MTPP recently partnered with On-Site Builder Construction Co. Inc. to acquire and develop projects in the Hamptons. Over the last 40 years, On Site Builder Construction has built 60+ exquisitely designed, uber-luxurious custom houses in the region. Varying in style from classic mansions to ultra-modern glass-encased compounds, many of these homes have captured the public’s imagination through mainstream print and television media.

Through its subsidiary Mountain Top Capital Fund I, MTPP aims to raise $75 million to renovate and remarket properties in the Hamptons, using $10 million to explore additional opportunities in the area. The estimated target return for each investment is 20-30% with an anticipated timeline of 15-18 months for each transaction.

MTPP has additionally filed a Regulation A offering to raise up to $10 million through the issuance of common stock. The minimum purchase requirement for the offering is 50,000 shares or $5,000 per investor. The common stock will not be listed on any securities exchange, and there are no plans for a future listing.

Mountain Top Properties diversifies its portfolio through investments in property technology (PropTech) and acquiring mixed-use real estate in the tri-state area. A recent example is an investment in HQXpress: a blockchain-enabled industrial and warehouse flex space company that provides flexible retail, commercial, and industrial space on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis (https://ibn.fm/8NEdA).

MTPP additionally secured a property lease near Harrisburg and Reading, PA, with convenient access to major corridors. The prime location includes a 250,000-square-foot mixed-use building, 14,400 square feet of refinished office space, and two single-family homes across five acres.

“This company is really focused on two main sectors, which are real estate/real property development and property technology,” said Beau Kelley. “We see that the property technology side of things is really a massive, growing opportunity to be able to expedite finance and payment methods and shipping routes, and so many things that we can help out from a logistics standpoint.”

“On the real estate side, this has been an opportunity that my father and I have talked about for a long time – bringing the capital markets opportunities into his building business.”

Incorporated in 1990, Mountain Top Properties Inc. operates at the intersection of traditional real estate development, property management, and PropTech innovation. The company is headquartered in Liverpool, New York with a presence in Sag Harbor, New York.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Mountain-Top-Properties.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to MTPP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/MTPP

• Correlate Energy, a publicly traded distributed energy solutions company, has announced one addition to its C-suite team and two additions to its board of directors
• Johan Themaat will serve as the company’s new CFO, while Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova will serve on the board of directors
• Correlate’s management is confident that these appointments will play a pivotal role in the company’s continued success, as well as its commitment to sustainable energy solutions
• It is also confident that they will help assert the company’s position as a leader in the industry, even as it works toward providing clean energy solutions

Correlate Energy (OTCQB: CIPI), a publicly traded company strategically positioned to capitalize on America’s unstoppable trend toward decentralized energy generation, has announced notable additions to its c-suite team, as well as its board of directors. This follows the successful close of the 2023 calendar year and the commencement of what is set to be the company’s biggest year yet. Its management is confident that these appointments will play a pivotal role in Correlate’s continued success and its commitment to sustainable energy solutions (https://ibn.fm/q6mGT).

Johan Themaat will serve as Correlate’s new CFO. He will lend his years of experience, having held key positions and executed integral roles at prominent companies that include, but are not limited to, Mission Energy, NGL Energy Partners, and RBS, among others. Throughout his professional career, Themaat has demonstrated his expertise in guiding companies through strategic financial incentives, fetes that make him such a valuable addition to Correlate’s leadership.

Correlate also appointed Dr. Christine Gulbranson and Alina Zagaytova to its board of directors, additions that its management is confident will contribute to the strategic vision and growth of the company. Dr. Christine, the Founder of Nova Global Ventures, will lend her knowledge and expertise on AI and disruptive technology while also providing guidance and insight into strategic partnerships, AI-powered consumer technology, and commerce. This is further compounded by her commitment to innovation and her overall business acumen that has seen her oversee a $100 billion + technology investment portfolio, a $37 billion operations budget, and  $1 billion + in sales, having served as a Chief Innovation Officer for the University of California System.

Ms. Alina Zagaytova will also lend her expertise in renewable energy, having served on the boards of two clean energy companies – Clean Energy Collective, LLC and Younicos AG. She will also offer guidance on legal matters, given her background as a legal and corporate strategist with an impressive track record of closing over 50 transactions. In addition, her impeccable leadership skills, as evidenced by her recent role as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Redwood Materials, Inc., a lithium-ion battery materials company, will also be quite valuable at Correlate.

Correlate’s management is confident that these appointments will be integral to the company’s success going forward. It is also confident that the appointments will help assert the company’s position as a leader in the industry, even as it seeks to finance, develop, and profitably sell localized clean energy solutions and microgrids to industrial, commercial, and residential customers.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Correlate.Energy, including the following:

• Breaking Down Barriers To Your ESG Goals While Generating Additional Net Operating Income: www.correlate.energy/our-process
• Platform Generates New Rent And Operating Income, Allowing You To Meet Your ESG Goals: www.correlate.energy/program

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CIPI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CIPI

• Lexaria, a global specialist in drug delivery platforms, just announced the final results from its recently completed human Pilot Study #1 on the effectiveness of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on the oral delivery of GLP-1 drug, semaglutide
• The results showed improved delivery of semaglutide to the bloodstream, with the drug showing approximately 44% higher levels than the control 24 hours after ingestion of a single dose
• DehydraTECH GLP-1 processed semaglutide also proved to be better tolerated than the control, with the latter resulting in some cases of moderate nausea and diarrhea
• This milestone brings Lexaria closer to tapping into the diabetes and weight loss treatment market and sets the company up for what is expected to be its best year

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, just announced the final results from its recently completed human Pilot Study #1 that sought to evaluate the effectiveness of its patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology on the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug semaglutide, available commercially in the branded product Rybelsus(R). The drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), given its role in promoting insulin production in the body, which ultimately reduces blood glucose (https://ibn.fm/UGKtr).

Most notable from its pilot study was the improved delivery of semaglutide to the bloodstream, which significantly improved blood sugar control. For one, in just 20 minutes after oral administration, the DehydraTECH GLP-1 blood semaglutide level was about 261% higher than that of the Control, a statistic that reflected the technology’s ability to deliver drugs into the bloodstream faster. In addition, 24 hours after the ingestion of a single dose, the DehydraTECH GLP-1 blood semaglutide levels were approximately 44% higher than the Control levels.

The Rybelsus control witnessed a large increase in blood-glucose levels after eating a standardized meal at the 240-minute mark and a standardized snack at the 360-minute mark. But the DehydraTECH processed Rybelsus continued to reduce blood glucose even after eating. In addition, even as long as 24 hours after dose administration, Lexaria’s DehydraTECH GLP-1 showed a 5.01% reduction in blood glucose level relative to baseline, an indicator of greater efficacy in achieving blood glucose reduction, and helping attenuate the postprandial spikes in blood glucose experienced in the control group.

DehydraTECH GLP-1 processed semaglutide also proved better tolerated than the Rybelsus tablets, with the latter resulting in instances of moderate nausea and moderate diarrhea.

Lexaria first announced its intention to explore DehydraTECH’s effectiveness on GLP-1 drugs in September 2023. From the beginning, the goal was to achieve superior pharmacokinetic (“PK”) performance with the technology with reduced side effects and enhanced health benefits. With the just-released final results, Lexaria has achieved these objectives and more, ultimately setting itself up for additional human and animal studies in the 2024 calendar year.

This milestone brings Lexaria closer to tapping into the diabetes treatment market, valued at $92.97 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $118.77 billion by 2028 (https://ibn.fm/lsAji). It also marks an excellent start to the new year 2024, propping the company up for what will be its best year yet. Lexaria is already preparing for other human and animal studies to continue, details of which will be shared in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to LEXX are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/LEXX

In a significant development for the neurological disorder community, PaxMedica (NASDAQ: PXMD) has released an insightful video detailing the outcomes of its Phase 2 study on Autism Spectrum Disorder (“ASD”), initially published in the Annals of General Psychiatry. This pivotal video highlights the research led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Hough and a team of ASD experts, and the potential of low-dose suramin intravenous infusions as a breakthrough treatment for ASD.

The study, a comprehensive 14-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, enrolled 52 boys aged 4–15 years with moderate to severe ASD. Focused on evaluating the efficacy and safety of suramin intravenous infusions, the study’s 10 mg/kg suramin arm displayed promising results in improving core symptoms of ASD, showcasing statistically significant improvements in the Clinical Global Impressions—Improvement (CGI-I) scale compared to the placebo group.

The study, registered with clinicaltrials.gov, represents a crucial advancement in exploring treatment options for ASD. PaxMedica’s unwavering commitment to pioneering research in neurological disorders is highlighted in the video release, demonstrating their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with ASD.

The enlightening video can be viewed at https://ibn.fm/qKcGP, and the complete article is available for download at https://ibn.fm/Pc5ve.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PaxMedica.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PXMD are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PXMD

• Ucore, a company engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of REEs in Canada and the US, views China’s recent ban on the export of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets as an opportunity
• Through this ban, the company looks to grow and assert its dominance in the sector, all while doing away with dependence on China
• This is made possible by its RapidSX(TM) technology, which it has been slowly perfecting
• It is also made possible by its  Demonstration Program, along with its Louisianna facility that sets it on track to separating friendly REEs and OEMs by 2025

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF), engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of rare earth elements (“REEs”) in Canada and the U.S., is looking to double down on its unique method of separation and refining of rare earth elements, an approach that it is confident will assert its market dominance, and stamp its position as an industry leader. This comes in the wake of China announcing a ban on the export of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets, along with the ban on technology associated with the separation of REEs in what experts in the field have termed as an “REE race” (https://ibn.fm/ehEYY).

On December 21, 2023, China announced that it had banned all exports of technology to produce rare earth permanent magnets, citing national security concerns. It also confirmed the existing ban on technology associated with separating REEs. This followed the introduction of export permits for chipmaking materials – gallium and germanium – back in August, followed by similar requirements for other types of graphite in December 2023. The move was considered a wake-up call for the West and their dependence on China for the rare earth’s supply.

“This should be a clarion call that dependence on China in any part of the value chain is not sustainable,” noted Nathan Picarsic, the co-founder of Horizon Advisory, a geopolitical consulting firm.

Ucore views this as an opportunity to grow and assert its dominance in the sector. Its management has referred to these events as “remarkable,” coming just in time given its recent commencement of the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) Demonstration Program.

“Ucore’s focus on the separation and refining of these critical materials is of increasing strategic importance to the burgeoning North American rare earth supply chain,” noted Pat Ryan, Ucore’s Chairman and CEO.

“Our recently commenced US DoD Demonstration Program could not come at a more important time,” he added (https://ibn.fm/P1XBU).

Ucore has been committed to and vocal about developing its technology and weakening China’s mineral dominance using its RapidSX(TM) technology. It is slowly perfecting and ultimately commercializing the separation and purification of critical metals in a significant move that would slash reliance on China, which currently controls 90% of refined rare earth output. Its focus over the years has been on perfecting its process, all while re-establishing a North American supply chain.

“Our goal is to re-establish a North American rare earths supply chain,” noted Michael Schrider, Ucore’s COO (https://ibn.fm/edOli).

The recent developments in China point to how integral Ucore’s initiatives are, not just for North America but for the West as a whole. Having made incredible headway over the years, it is also a beacon of hope and a trailblazer in an industry dominated by Chinese players. Already, the company is on track to commercially separate friendly sources of REEs and OEMs with rare earth oxides (“REOs”) required to produce rare earth magnets by 2025. This will be made possible by its Demonstration Program and Alexandria, Louisiana facility, with an estimated throughput of 7,500 tons of total rare earth oxides per annum.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Ucore.com.

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