Defiance Launches Europe’s First Memory UCITS ETF (DRAM)

• Defiance has expanded its European ETF lineup with the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM).
• The ETF seeks to provide exposure to companies involved in the development, manufacturing, commercialisation, and storage of memory semiconductors and data storage systems.
• In the U.S., memory-focused ETFs have gathered around $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).1
• The ETF is listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, with the London Stock Exchange to follow.

MIAMI, June 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is excited to announce the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM), Europe’s first memory ETF. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to companies involved in the development, manufacturing, commercialisation, and storage of memory semiconductors and data storage systems.

Defiance Memory UCITS ETF
ISIN: IE000CEUZ052
TER: 0.69%
Exchange Bloomberg Ticker SEDOL Trading Currency
Xetra DRAM GY BVVG296 EUR
Borsa Italiana DRAM IM BVVG2B8 USD

Memory prices are moving higher. Demand from AI, cloud computing, and data centres is absorbing a growing share of advanced memory capacity, while major manufacturers are prioritising higher-margin areas such as high-bandwidth memory and server-grade DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) over more commoditised consumer applications.2

This shift is creating pressure across the wider technology supply chain. As supply is redirected towards AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres, manufacturers of everyday devices are facing higher input costs and tighter availability.

This year, it is expected that there will not be enough memory to meet worldwide demand.3 DRAM and solid-state drive (SSD) prices could rise as much as 130% by the end of 2026, according to Gartner.4

Exposure to the memory sector through ETFs has so far only been possible in the U.S., where assets are now around $20 billion.5 The Defiance Memory UCITS ETF seeks to give European investors the opportunity to access the memory sector, which will need to expand to keep up with AI-driven demand.

This is Defiance’s 4th launch since entering the European UCITS ETF market earlier this year.

Defiance UCITS Lineup Ticker
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure UCITS ETF AIPO
Defiance Memory UCITS ETF DRAM
Drone UCITS ETF DRON
Ukraine Reconstruction UCITS ETF UKRN

Sylvia Jablonski, CIO of Defiance ETFs, commented: “Memory is the foundational layer of the AI economy. Every model training run, inference workload, and hyperscale data centre expansion depends on DRAM, HBM, and advanced storage. DRAM gives European investors a direct, rules-based way to access this segment of the AI value chain, complementing the power infrastructure exposure already available through AIPO.”

Hector McNeil, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HANetf, commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with Defiance to launch the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF. The ETF captures a sector that has seen significant growth recently, driven predominantly by the rise of AI and its infrastructure. This ETF particularly complements Defiance’s AIPO ETF, which provides access to the power infrastructure behind the AI buildout.”

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About Defiance ETFs

Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. The firm manages 75+ ETFs designed to provide targeted exposure to high-growth sectors including AI infrastructure, quantum computing, drones and modern warfare, and other emerging technologies.

About HANetf

HANetf is an independent provider of UCITS ETFs, working with asset management companies to bring differentiated, modern, and innovative exposures to European ETF investors. Via our white-label ETF platform, HANetf provides a complete operational, regulatory, distribution and marketing solution for asset managers to launch and manage UCITS ETFs. www.hanetf.com

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1Source: ETFBook. Data as at 06/16/2026.
2Source: Forbes, 2026.
3Source: CNBC, 2026.
4Source: Gartner, 2026.
5Source: ETFBook. Data as at 06/16/2026.

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DAICEL POM POWDER ENABLES STICK LUBRICANT INNOVATION

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Daicel Corporation’s High Performance Polymers Strategic Business Unit (formerly Polyplastics Co Ltd) has announced its DURAST POM fine powder has been adopted in a new stick-form lubricant developed by Japan-based Maia Co Ltd, marking a novel application for the engineering plastic material in maintenance operations.

The solid lubricant is designed to address common issues associated with conventional liquid lubricants, including dripping, splattering and waste resulting from over-application.

By incorporating DURAST POM fine powder, the product aims to improve efficiency and cleanliness across a range of maintenance environments, according to Daicel in a statement.

The lubricant is manufactured using Maia’s proprietary Sol-Mid technology, which enables the product to be supplied in a stick-shaped format and moulded into customised forms according to customer requirements.

The formulation combines ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) with grease, and DURAST POM acts as an interlayer that helps maintain compatibility between the two components.

The stick format eliminates the risk of leakage typically associated with liquid lubricants while offering greater portability for maintenance personnel servicing office equipment and industrial machinery. The product can reduce the use of conventional maintenance oil by around 80 per cent in office equipment applications.

Daicel said it developed a proprietary manufacturing process for DURAST POM after conventional grinding methods proved unsuitable for producing uniform powders from general-purpose resins. The resulting material features a distinctive particle shape and a controlled, fine and sharp particle size distribution.

The company plans to commercialise the solution on a larger scale, targeting maintenance applications for major office equipment manufacturers as well as industrial sectors including machinery repair, bicycle maintenance and conveyor systems.

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WINNER SKY TECHNOLOGY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN PENANG

From left to right:

1. Dato Seri Haji Amir Hamzah, Executive Chairman of Matrix
2. Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi, Director of MIDA Penang
3. Ms. Lam Oi Yan, Executive Director of Altronics
4. Mr. Lam Yin Kee, Chairman of Altronics Holdings Berhad
5. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Y.A.B Chief Minister of Penang,
6. Mr. Eric Lam Chee Tai, Chief Executive Officer of Winner Sky Technology
7. Ms. Ivy Lam, Executive Director/Director of Altronics
8. Mr. Foong Che Leong, General Manager of Winner Sky Technology
9. Mr. So Kin Hung, General Manager of Altronics


PENANG, Malaysia, June 18 (Bernama) -- Winner Sky Technology Sdn. Bhd. officially opened its new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan, Penang on 4 June 2026, marking a significant step in the company’s growth trajectory. The expansion — which triples the company’s production footprint and anchors a total investment commitment of RM70 million over five years — underscores Winner Sky Technology’s confidence in Malaysia as a long-term base for high-value electronics manufacturing. The company, which currently employs approximately 150 people, plans to grow its workforce to more than 450 over the same period.

The grand opening was officiated by YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang, and attended by Mr. Muhammad Ghaddaffi Sardar Mohamed, Director of MIDA Penang; Mr. Lam Yin Kee, Chairman of Alltronics Holdings Limited, Hong Kong; and Mr. Eric Lam Chee Tai, Chief Executive Officer of Winner Sky Technology Malaysia. The event brought together distinguished guests from government agencies, industry partners, customers, suppliers, and the local business community.

Established in 2019, Winner Sky Technology has grown from a modest operation into a trusted Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, serving customers across industrial electronics, energy control systems, and the Internet-of-Things (IoTs). Headquartered in Hong Kong with manufacturing operations across China, Vietnam, and now Malaysia, the company’s decision to expand significantly in Penang reflects its long-term commitment to the country’s talent and industrial ecosystem.

The new facility is equipped with the latest Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines, integrated Smart Factory systems, and Industry 4.0 capabilities, significantly enhancing the company’s production capacity and positioning it to deliver high-quality, innovative electronic manufacturing solutions to customers worldwide.

YAB Chow Kon Yeow stated, “Winner Sky Technology’s commitment to expansion demonstrates confidence not only in the company’s own growth prospects, but also in Penang’s ability to support that growth over the long term. The Penang State Government, through InvestPenang and our federal partners, remains committed to facilitating investments, strengthening industry partnerships, and ensuring that Penang remains an attractive destination for both global and domestic investors.”

Welcoming the expansion, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, CEO of MIDA, said: “Winner Sky Technology’s decision to anchor a major expansion in Malaysia is a strong endorsement of what this country offers — a skilled workforce, a competitive industrial ecosystem, and a government that is firmly committed to enabling quality investment. This is precisely the kind of high-value, technologyintensive foreign investment (FI) that Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 is designed to attract and retain. Beyond the capital investment, what stands out here is the genuine commitment to local workforce development, supply chain integration, and technology transfer — the building blocks of sustainable industrial growth. MIDA will continue to work closely with investors like Winner Sky Technology to ensure Malaysia remains a preferred destination for advanced manufacturing.”

Speaking on the company’s vision for its Malaysian operations, CEO Mr. Eric Lam said: “Our commitment to this country is total. We want to hire Malaysian engineers, Malaysian technicians, Malaysian operators, and Malaysian managers. We believe the sustainable way to build a world-class manufacturing facility is to invest deeply in the local community, learn the culture, and create high-skill, high-value careers right here in Batu Kawan.

“Our investment does not stop at our factory doors. True partnership means building together. We are fully committed to growing alongside the local economy by actively sourcing from Malaysian vendors, component suppliers, and service providers. By integrating Penang’s robust local supply chain into our global network, we are not just creating a standalone factory — we are nurturing a thriving ecosystem where local businesses succeed alongside us.”

Mr. Foong Chee Leong, General Manager of Winner Sky Technology, expressed his appreciation to employees, customers, suppliers, and government agencies for their continued support.

“This facility represents more than an investment in equipment and infrastructure. It reflects our confidence in Malaysia’s talent, our commitment to manufacturing excellence, and our vision of building a sustainable, world-class EMS company. We are especially proud that our products are 100% made by Malaysians — supported by a dedicated workforce that includes experienced professionals and members of the local community. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to creating quality employment, developing local talent, and contributing to Malaysia’s manufacturing competitiveness.”

Winner Sky Technology expects the new facility to drive substantial business growth. Through increased production capacity, operational efficiency, and higher-value manufacturing services, the company projects a roughly threefold increase in revenue over the coming years.

The opening further strengthens Penang’s standing as a leading destination for advanced manufacturing and highlights the state’s continued attractiveness for hightechnology investment. The expansion aligns squarely with Malaysia’s ambitions under the NIMP 2030 to accelerate industrial digitalisation, build supply chain resilience, and promote high-value manufacturing as a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth.

About MIDA

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 20 overseas offices. MIDA partners with investors at every stage of their journey, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation for Malaysia. For more information, please visit www.mida.gov.my and follow MIDA on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.

About InvestPenang

InvestPenang is the Penang State Government’s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang’s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities in the State through foreign and local investments, including spawning viable new growth centers. To realise its objectives, InvestPenang also runs initiatives like the SMART Penang Center (providing assistance to SMEs), Penang CAT Center (for talent attraction and retention), Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy), Penang Silicon Design @5km+ (establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises) and Penang ATE Campus (accelerating the co‑development, qualification, and scaling of Malaysian ATE solutions by enabling first-customer deployment). For more information, please visit https://investpenang.gov.my/ and follow InvestPenang’s social media channels: Facebook; LinkedIn; WhatsApp Channel and TikTok.

About Winner Sky Technology

Established in 2019, Winner Sky Technology is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with its headquarters in Hong Kong and manufacturing operations across China, Vietnam serving customers across industrial electronics, energy control systems, Internet-of-Things (IoTs), and industrial electronics industries.

SOURCE: Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
MIDA
Name: Mr. Mohd Mazlan Mokhtar
Designation: Director, Electrical and Electronics Division, MIDA
Tel: +603-2267 6655
Email: mazlan@mida.gov.my

InvestPenang
Name: Elaine Cheah / Ong Yih Hwa
Tel: +604-646 8833
Email: elaine@investpenang.gov.my / yihhwa@investpenang.gov.my

Winner Sky Technology
Name: CL Foong
Tel: +6012-4946101
Email: clfoong@wst-my.com

Name: Caren Ong
Tel: +60 125506322
Email: carenong@wst-my.com

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FORTEGRA APPOINTS ANTHONY KATZ AS SVP, RESERVING TO LEAD ACTUARIAL TEAM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Fortegra Group Inc, a global speciality insurer, has appointed Anthony Katz as senior vice president (SVP), reserving, strengthening the speciality insurer’s actuarial leadership as it expands its reserving and reporting capabilities.

In his new role, Katz will lead Fortegra’s actuarial team and oversee reserving, credit insurance, statistical reporting and key initiatives, including IFRS 17 implementation.

“Anthony brings more than 30 years of actuarial expertise and a genuine commitment to building the capabilities our distribution partners depend on.

“His background across reserving, actuarial transformation, and international markets will be instrumental as we continue to support our distribution partners,” said Fortegra chief executive officer, Rick Kahlbaugh.

Fortegra in a statement said Katz brings more than three decades of actuarial experience across reserving, pricing and actuarial transformation, along with senior leadership roles at Toa Re, Everest Re, Arch Insurance, Ernst & Young and ACE, most recently working as an independent consulting actuary.

A credentialed actuary holding FCAS, FSA and MAAA designations, Katz has been recognised for modernising actuarial operations through automation of reserving processes, deployment of business intelligence tools and large-scale transformation initiatives across insurance and reinsurance platforms. He holds a degree in mathematics from New York University.

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Defiance Launches SPCU, Delivering 2X Long Exposure to SpaceX in Its First Full Week of Trading

MIAMI, June 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SpaceX ETF (Cboe: SPCU). SPCU begins trading today at 4am ET and seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, equal to 200% of the daily performance of SpaceX Class A common stock (NASDAQ: SPCX).

SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and began trading on the Nasdaq on Friday, June 12, under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company was valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.

SPCU is purpose-built for active traders seeking magnified, short-term exposure to SpaceX. The Fund obtains its exposure primarily through swap agreements and/or listed options contracts rather than by holding SpaceX shares directly, allowing traders to express a high-conviction, tactical view on SpaceX in a single exchange-listed ticker, without a margin account and without managing options positions.

SPCU joins the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL), which established 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX on SpaceX's IPO date. On that date, SPCL's leveraged exposure was tied exclusively to SpaceX, although the Fund will hold other investments in accordance with its investment strategy and prospectus disclosures. SPCU further expands Defiance's lineup of leveraged products linked to SpaceX.

For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcu or call 833.333.9383.

The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (the “Underlying Security”) and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund’s performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of SpaceX over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.

An investment in the Fund is not a direct investment in SpaceX.

About Defiance ETFs

Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.

Media Contact: Sylvia Jablonski | info@defianceetfs.com | 833.333.9383

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments, LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).

The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing. Hard copies can be requested by calling 833.333.9383.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. As an ETF, the Fund may trade at a premium or discount to its net asset value (“NAV”). Shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions and bid-ask spreads will reduce returns. A portfolio concentrated in a single theme or industry may be subject to a higher degree of risk. There is no guarantee the Fund’s strategy will be successful, and an investor may lose some or all of their investment.

Leveraged Investment Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results that correspond to two times (2X) the performance of its underlying portfolio. The use of leverage magnifies both gains and losses. As a result, the Fund may experience significant losses over short periods of time, including the potential loss of the entire investment within a single trading day. If the Target Portfolio’s market value decreases by more than 50% on a given trading day, the Fund’s investors could lose all of their money. The Fund may also be subject to the following risks:

Daily Reset and Compounding Risk. The Fund is designed to achieve its stated investment objective on a daily basis. Due to the effects of compounding, the Fund’s returns over periods longer than one trading day will likely differ, and may differ significantly, from 200% of the performance of its underlying portfolio for the same period. This effect is more pronounced in volatile markets.

Short-Term Trading Risk. The Fund is intended for short-term trading and is not designed for long-term investment. Investors who hold shares for periods longer than a single trading day may experience returns that are substantially different from the Fund’s stated objective. The Fund requires active monitoring and management.

Compounding and Market Volatility Risk. The Fund has a daily leveraged investment objective, and the Fund’s performance for periods greater than a trading day will be the result of each day’s returns compounded over the period, which is very likely to differ from two times (200%) the Target Portfolio’s performance, before fees and expenses. The Fund will lose money if the Target Portfolio’s performance is flat over time, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if the Target Portfolio’s market value increases over a period longer than a single day. Due to daily rebalancing and the effects of compounding, the volatility of the Target Portfolio may affect the Fund’s return as much as, or more than, the Target Portfolio’s actual return. The impact of compounding will affect each shareholder differently depending on the period of time an investment in the Fund is held and the volatility of the Target Portfolio during that holding period.

Derivatives Risk. The Fund utilizes derivatives, including swap agreements and options contracts, to achieve its investment objective. Derivatives involve risks different from, and potentially greater than, those associated with direct investments in securities. These risks include increased volatility, imperfect correlation, liquidity constraints, valuation complexity, and the potential for losses exceeding the amount initially invested.

Counterparty Risk. The Fund is subject to counterparty risk through its use of derivatives. If a counterparty to a swap or other derivative instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, the Fund may experience losses, delays in recovery, or reduced exposure.

Space Investing Risks. The Fund concentrates its exposure in companies involved in the space economy, including satellite communications, launch services, and space-enabled technologies. Companies involved in the design, manufacture, or launch of spacecraft, launch vehicles, or related systems face significant risks associated with launch failures, deployment malfunctions, mission delays, and cost overruns; space launches are inherently complex and costly, and failures may result in total loss of spacecraft or payloads, substantial financial losses, reputational harm, and increased regulatory scrutiny. Space-related businesses often rely on advanced, emerging, or unproven technologies and may be adversely affected by rapid technological change, engineering challenges, or competitors’ development of superior or lower-cost technologies. The space industry is subject to extensive domestic and international regulation, including licensing requirements, export controls, national security restrictions, environmental regulation, and orbital debris mitigation standards; changes in laws or regulatory interpretations may increase compliance costs, delay operations, or limit deployment of space-based systems. Many space-focused companies depend on governmental or quasi-governmental customers and contracts, and reductions in government budgets, policy changes, or contract terminations could materially affect revenues. Space-based operations are exposed to risks from orbital debris, collisions, congestion in Earth’s orbits, and space weather, any of which may damage satellites or spacecraft and result in service disruptions or complete mission failure. Many space-focused companies may have limited operating histories, depend on a narrow set of products or services, or rely on a small number of customers or missions. The Fund may have exposure to foreign issuers, including through ADRs, which can involve political instability, geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, sanctions, and currency fluctuations that may disrupt supply chains or impair cross-border collaboration. When the Adviser determines there are insufficient Space Companies to meet the Fund’s investment criteria, the Fund may obtain exposure to secondary space technology companies that support or enable space-related activities, which may be less directly exposed to the growth of the space economy and may be more sensitive to broader industry or market risks. The space industry is emerging and may experience higher volatility and uncertainty than more established industries.

Industry Concentration Risk. Because the Fund focuses on a specific theme and industry group, it may be more susceptible to adverse developments affecting that sector than a broadly diversified fund. The Fund will concentrate (i.e., invest 25% or more of its total assets) its investment exposure to companies in the space industry and in industries that develop, deploy, or operate space-related technologies and services.

IPO, SPAC, and De-SPAC Risk. The Fund may invest, including indirectly via derivative instruments, in securities of companies that have recently completed initial public offerings (“IPOs”), special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”), or companies that have become publicly traded through business combinations involving SPACs (“de-SPAC transactions”). These securities may be less seasoned, lack a meaningful trading history, have limited public information and research coverage, and involve risks similar to those of venture capital or other private equity investments. Their prices may be volatile, subject to speculative trading, and susceptible to rapid and substantial declines in value. SPACs are shell or blank check companies that raise capital in an IPO for the purpose of completing a business combination with a private operating company; there is no guarantee that a SPAC will complete a business combination or that any completed transaction will be successful. Conflicts of interest may arise among a SPAC’s sponsors, affiliates, officers, directors, or promoters and unaffiliated security holders.

Swap Agreements. The use of swap transactions is a highly specialized activity, which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. Whether the Fund will be successful in using swap agreements to achieve its investment goal depends on the ability of the Adviser to structure such swap agreements in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and to identify counterparties for those swap agreements.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund is classified as non-diversified, which means it may invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers. As a result, the Fund’s performance may be more volatile and more sensitive to the performance of individual holdings.

Equity Securities Risk. Investments in equity securities are subject to market risk, including the potential for significant price fluctuations due to company-specific events, broader market conditions, economic developments, and changes in investor sentiment.

Foreign and ADR Risk. To the extent the Fund has exposure to foreign issuers or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), it may be subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political and economic instability, differing regulatory standards, and reduced liquidity.

Small- and Mid-Capitalization Risk. The Fund may invest in small- and mid-cap companies, which may be more volatile, less liquid, and more sensitive to economic changes than larger companies.

Liquidity Risk. In certain market conditions, the Fund’s investments or derivative instruments may become less liquid, making it difficult to adjust exposure or achieve the desired investment objective. Reduced liquidity may also lead to wider bid-ask spreads for Fund shares.

Rebalancing Risk. The Fund seeks to rebalance its exposure daily to maintain its target leverage. If the Fund is unable to rebalance effectively due to market disruptions, liquidity constraints, or operational issues, its exposure may deviate from its intended objective.

Tracking and Correlation Risk. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve a high degree of correlation to 200% of the daily performance of its underlying portfolio. Market volatility, fees, transaction costs, and derivative pricing may cause performance to deviate from expectations.

High Portfolio Turnover Risk. The Fund’s strategy involves frequent trading and daily rebalancing, which may result in high portfolio turnover, increased transaction costs, and potentially higher taxable distributions.

Tax Risk. The Fund intends to qualify for favorable tax treatment as a regulated investment company (RIC), but there is no guarantee it will do so. Distributions may be taxable as ordinary income, capital gains, or a combination of both.

New Fund Risk. The Fund is recently organized and has limited operating history. As a result, there is limited performance history for investors to evaluate.

Market and Economic Risk. The value of the Fund’s investments may decline due to general market conditions, economic trends, geopolitical events, interest rate changes, inflation, or other external factors beyond the control of the Fund.

Brokerage commissions may be charged on trades.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

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SOURCE: Defiance ETFs

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Analysis of SKHTU Exchange Compliance Progress from International Regulatory Trends

DENVER, June 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) of the United Kingdom has been rapidly increasing its regulatory influence over the crypto industry and gradually strengthening compliance requirements for trading platforms. Against this backdrop, the application of SKHTU Exchange for an FCA license has attracted industry attention.

Compared to the relatively relaxed development environment in the early stages, the FCA now requires applicant institutions to establish a complete customer identification mechanism, fund flow monitoring, and internal risk control mechanisms, and to reduce potential financial risks through ongoing reviews. This has also made FCA registration an important compliance threshold for entering the UK market.

The high regard for UK regulatory authorization is closely tied to the long-standing status of the country as a global financial center. For digital asset platforms, entering the UK regulatory framework also helps enhance their compliance recognition within Commonwealth markets. Therefore, the importance of FCA registration is continuously increasing.

Public information indicates that SKHTU Exchange is currently advancing its registration process with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and has entered the relevant regulatory stage. Market analysts believe that this move is not only a key component of its European market expansion strategy but also reflects the platform accelerating the construction of its global compliance framework.

At the same time, regulatory scrutiny of the digital asset industry is intensifying simultaneously across major global jurisdictions. The focus of regulation is gradually converging on fund security, operational transparency, and user protection mechanisms. This implies that future industry competition will further shift toward a comprehensive contest of compliance systems and long-term operational capabilities.

A complete compliance framework is no longer merely a market access requirement for a single region; it is gradually becoming a critical compliance benchmark for international digital asset platforms. Against this backdrop, the progress of the FCA application by SKHTU Exchange is also emerging as an important reference for observing its European strategy.

From an industry trend perspective, a comprehensive compliance framework is no longer merely a market access requirement for a single jurisdiction but has gradually become a foundational standard for cryptocurrency exchanges operating across multiple markets. Against this backdrop, the progress of SKHTU Exchange in pursuing a license from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also become a key reference for evaluating its global strategic layout.

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Contact: Ridzuan-support@skhtu.org

SOURCE: Skhtu Exchange Services Ltd

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Capcom’s Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Scheduled to Launch on October 9, 2026!

 

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– Capcom seeks to further broaden its user base through expansion content and a new platform launch –

OSAKA, Japan, June 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, which includes an expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2, is scheduled to be released on October 9, 2026.

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The Dragon’s Dogma series consists of action games in a fantasy setting where players adventure in an expansive open world of swords and magic. Since the release of the first game in 2012, the series garnered praise worldwide for gameplay features such as its “pawn” adventure companions who can carry out actions on their own, leading the series to over 14 million^* units sold cumulatively.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a paid expansion title that adds a new story to Dragon’s Dogma 2, which was released in March 2024. Based on the wide range of feedback received following the release of the main game, this expansion is being developed to offer greater accessibility and additional content, with the aim of delivering an experience that satisfies not only fans of the series, but also those playing Dragon’s Dogma for the first time.

Capcom will also bring the title to Nintendo Switch™ 2 for the first time. The Nintendo Switch 2 version combines the main game and expansion content into a single package. Through this initiative, Capcom aims to advance its multi-platform strategy and further expand its user base.

Capcom remains firmly committed to meeting the expectations of all users by fully leveraging its outstanding game development capabilities to continue creating original and highly entertaining game titles.

*As of March 31, 2026

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found at https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/

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Contact

Capcom Public Relations & Investor Relations Section
+81-6-6920-3623

Source : Capcom Co., Ltd.