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NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portman Ridge Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: PTMN) (“Portman Ridge” or “PTMN”) announced today that it obtained shareholder approval for the issuance of PTMN common stock in connection with the proposed merger of Logan Ridge Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: LRFC) (“Logan Ridge” or “LRFC”) with and into PTMN (the “Share Issuance Proposal”) following the adjourned special meeting of shareholders held on June 27, 2025.

NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTNP) ("Titan" or the "Company") announced today that, pursuant to a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Blue Harbour Asset Management L.L.C-FZ (“Blue Harbour”), it has completed a private placement of the Company’s newly designated Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Blue Harbour purchased 60,000 shares of Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $600,000. The shares have a conversion price of $3.40.

THORNTON, Colo., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI) (“Ascent” or the “Company”), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacture of featherweight, flexible, and durable CIGS thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced the pricing of a public offering of an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), at a combined public offering price of $2.00 per share (or per pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying Warrant. The Warrants will have an exercise price of $2.00 per share, will be exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire on the five-year anniversary of the initial issuance date. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about June 30, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

New York, USA, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
CICADA Finance has officially completed its Token Generation Event (TGE) on BNB Chain through a fair launch, marking a key milestone in the platform’s mission to build sustainable, real yield infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance (DeFi). This event introduces CICADA’s innovative approach to on-chain asset management and sets the stage for a new chapter in the evolution of DeFi.

Building Infrastructure for the Next Growth Phase of DeFi

CICADA Finance was established in response to structural limitations observed in the first era of crypto growth—dominated by speculative tokenomics, unsustainable incentives, and player-versus-player dynamics. As the industry shifts toward real-world value and utility, CICADA’s platform is designed to serve as the foundational layer for Real Yield Assets (RYAs), Real World Assets (RWAs), and stablecoins.

Through its Protocol Asset Management (PAM) system, CICADA provides the infrastructure necessary to curate, issue, and manage real yield assets directly on-chain. The platform supports transparent governance and composability, allowing rebase tokens to be used across lending, trading, and DeFi derivative applications.

Core Innovations in the CICADA Ecosystem

CICADA introduces several breakthrough mechanisms designed to empower users and promote sustainable growth:

LT-RT Rebalance Mechanism: A dual-token system where users can choose between Liquid Tokens (LT) and Rebase Tokens (RT), offering flexibility between liquidity and yield with no lock-up periods.

Fair Launch Model with Uncollateralized Leverage: Ensures broad access and equitable participation in early-stage token offerings while lowering entry barriers for retail users through uncollateralized participation.

Real Yield Asset Focus: Yield is derived from actual economic activity such as trading fees, protocol strategies, and tokenized RWAs, moving DeFi away from inflationary models.

On-Chain PAM Platform: A fully integrated framework for issuing and managing high-quality assets on-chain, enabling sustainable DeFi infrastructure across the stablecoin and RWA ecosystems.

Next Steps and Ecosystem Expansion

Following the TGE, CICADA Finance is preparing to roll out a series of Real Yield Assets (RYAs) through its PAM platform. These curated assets will form the foundation of a dynamic and composable yield strategy ecosystem, offering transparent access to sustainable returns.

The platform also places strong emphasis on community-driven development. CICADA is building a decentralized governance structure to ensure users have an active role in decision-making. Through upcoming global AMAs, meetups, and educational campaigns, CICADA aims to foster a collaborative environment for developers, investors, and contributors.

About CICADA Finance

CICADA Finance is a decentralized platform on BNB Chain focused on building real yield infrastructure for the future of DeFi. Incubated by experienced professionals from both the crypto and traditional finance sectors, the project combines fair launch principles, uncollateralized leverage mechanisms, and its Protocol Asset Management (PAM) system to deliver transparent and sustainable investment opportunities.

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