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GREENVILLE, S.C., June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) announces it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, before the stock market opens. The company also will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to discuss its financial results, business highlights, and outlook.

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.

Beijing, China, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On 26 June 2025, The Future of Finance China 2025 was held by The Asian Banker in Beijing. LexinFintech received The Asian Banker’s “Best AI Technology for Financial Technology Company in China” in recognition of its pioneering innovations and applications in AI large models and agent‑based automation.The Asian Banker awards are renowned for their rigor, with winners selected by an international panel of bankers, consultants, and academics through a multi‑round evaluation process over several months. Often dubbed the “Oscars” of the Asia‑Pacific financial sector, the awards carry significant prestige.Other recipients of The Asian Banker’s annual awards included major financial institutions such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), and China Merchants Bank (CMB).

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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