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Business Upturn
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
EASE Protocol Announces No-Code AutoTasks Platform
By GlobeNewswire Published on July 22, 2025, 02:16 IST SEATTLE, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The EASE Protocol ( an innovative blockchain platform specializing in enterprise and government-grade solutions that focus on ease-of-use and mass adoption, today launched AutoTasks, a no-code toolkit that allows users to deploy powerful and secure smart contracts in under a minute without technical experience. The platform addresses the critical barrier preventing mainstream blockchain adoption by eliminating coding, testing, and specialized blockchain knowledge requirements while maintaining enterprise-grade security and functionality. 'Smart contracts have been touted as one of the great uses of blockchain, but no one has yet made them easy enough for real world users to employ for themselves,' said Douglas Horn, the architect of EASE Protocol. 'Even the name 'smart contract' is intimidating. AutoTasks look at them from a user standpoint: They can hit a button and have a task handled for them automatically, without the fear of code errors or AI agent hallucinations. AutoTasks are powerful digital assistants made safe and easy for everyone.' Video link Accessible directly from the EASE Easy-for-Everyone™ SuperApp, AutoTasks unlock decentralized capabilities through a fill-in-the-blanks Setup Wizard that configures audited, pre-compiled, production-ready smart contract deployment. The platform supports a variety of pre-made tasks including account sharing, payment splitting, digital object creation, art collection releases with IP protection, blockchain-backed certificate issuance, governance group establishment, loyalty points programs, and digital storefront creation, with more coming. AutoTasks make blockchain creation accessible to everyday users regardless of technical background. The launch represents a significant milestone in Web3 accessibility, with AutoTasks coming soon to the EASE SuperApp's all-in-one interface designed to onboard the next billion users to blockchain technology. Through seamless onboarding, ISO-compliant architecture, and Web2-style user experience, the EASE Protocol is bringing blockchain tools to mainstream audiences. About EASE Protocol EASE Protocol is a comprehensive Web3 platform that simplifies blockchain technology for mainstream adoption. Through its Super App interface and no-code tools, EASE Protocol enables users to access decentralized capabilities without technical barriers. The platform combines enterprise-grade security with user-friendly design to bridge the gap between traditional digital experiences and blockchain innovation. For more information, visit Media Contact: [email protected] [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash GlobeNewswire provides press release distribution services globally, with substantial operations in North America and Europe.
Associated Press
16-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
EASE Protocol Announces High-Efficiency Liquidity System for Smarter Crypto Trading
TORONTO , June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The EASE Protocol ( ), a blockchain platform focused on user-friendly solutions for enterprise and government adoption, today introduced its Exponential Liquidity System™, a new way to make crypto trading faster, cheaper, and far more efficient using Atomic Intermediate Token (AIT) technology. AIT technology transforms how liquidity works in blockchain pools, allowing $1 million to deliver the same trading power as $50 million in traditional systems, becoming even more effective as more assets are added. Built directly into the EASE Protocol software, the system gives every L1 blockchain in the ecosystem major cost savings, benefiting decentralized exchanges, liquidity providers, and traders alike –– addressing longstanding and prevalent issues around capital efficiency. 'Exponential Liquidity completely changes the game when it comes to efficient use of capital – one of the toughest challenges in decentralized finance,' said EASE Protocol architect Douglas Horn. 'Until now, each pair of assets needed its own liquidity pool, leading to problems like impermanent loss and high slippage. By leveraging our Atomic Intermediate Token approach, we've created a novel solution that allows liquidity providers to generate higher yields while committing less capital, while traders can access deeper markets with reduced slippage and lower transaction costs.' Video: The system uses a multi-tiered staking pool structure where users can contribute their Atomic Intermediate Tokens, which can be assigned a specific name and ticker symbol by each L1 blockchain, and deposited into customizable rewards pools. These pools let users choose how long they want to commit their tokens (short-term or long-term), adjust reward levels, and set early withdrawal penalties. This flexibility allows token holders to tailor their strategies to specific financial goals — maximizing returns on long-term holdings or prioritizing short-term needs. 'Liquidity is the lifeblood of any trading system as insufficient liquidity can cost traders money and slow down trade velocity,' said Michael Terpin, Chairman of EPI's board of directors. 'The ability to make lower amounts of capital behave with the same efficiency as very large liquidity pools redefines the role of staking and total value locked (TVL). Therefore, Exponential Liquidity could give the EASE Protocol ecosystem a crucial growth advantage.' The EASE Protocol's Exponential Liquidity technology solves the problem of 'impermanent loss' through its automated Currency Trading Contract, which constantly rebalances AIT tokens across all liquidity pools. This continuous optimization maintains system stability and preserves value for participants. Additionally, exchange fees are collected by a Rewards Load Balancer Contract and distributed to liquidity providers based on their commitment level, creating a transparent and predictable rewards system. To support early adoption, each EASE Protocol-based L1 ecosystem can allocate a portion of its initial AIT token supply into a Rewards Reserve pool. This reserve supplements exchange fee revenue, providing consistent incentives for liquidity providers until natural trading volume develops. The result is a self-sustaining ecosystem that meets short-term participant needs and supports long-term growth. 'EASE aims to resolve key blockchain challenges for enterprises and governments by increasing capital efficiency in DeFi markets, therefore benefiting all participants in the ecosystem while ensuring overall stability,' said Horn, who serves as the CEO of EASE Protocol Inc, which is developing the system. 'We anticipate that liquidity providers can achieve significantly higher yields compared to traditional pools, while traders benefit from tighter spreads and better execution. This efficiency creates a compelling competitive advantage for platforms that implement our system.' The full technical details of the Exponential Liquidity System implementation are available in the EASE Protocol whitepaper ( ). About EASE Protocol EASE Protocol is an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed to address critical barriers that have limited blockchain adoption across multiple sectors, with a strategic focus on government and enterprise applications. By offering secure, easy sign-on and one-click action capabilities, enhanced security without direct private key management, regulatory compatibility, comprehensive development tools, and cross-chain functionality, The EASE Protocol delivers a transformative solution for organizations seeking to implement blockchain technology at scale. Xenia von Wedel Pres Transform Group 415-340-2792 xenia at
Washington Post
02-04-2025
- Washington Post
Supreme Court allows truck driver's lawsuit against CBD maker
The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for a truck driver to sue the company that sold him a cannabidiol, or CBD, product that he says led to him getting fired after testing positive for THC. In a 5-4 ruling, the justices upheld an appeals court decision that allowed Douglas Horn to take legal action against Medical Marijuana, Inc., under a landmark federal law that is better known as a tool used by prosecutors to target organized crime.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Supreme Court sides with truck driver who said CBD got him fired
Supreme Court sides with truck driver who said CBD got him fired Douglas Horn, the truck driver, had taken the supplement to help his chronic back and shoulder pain. The company promised the hemp-based product, Dixie X, did not contain THC. Show Caption Hide Caption What we know about key SCOTUS cases that could impact you The Supreme Court is beginning a new term and is set to hear a range of big cases. Here's what we know now. WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who lost his job after taking a hemp-based supplement. In a 5-4 decision, the court said Douglas Horn can use an anti-racketeering law to sue the supplement manufacturer he said falsely advertised its 'new CBD-rich medicine' as not containing TCH, the active ingredient in marijuana. Horn said the supplement, Dixie X, caused him to fail a drug test and he should be able to use a federal law created to fight organized crime to recover lost wages. Under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, Horn could get triple damages and attorney fees if he can prove his case. The manufacturer, Medical Marijuana Inc., argued that RICO can't be used to sue for personal injuries, only for harm to 'business or property.' Horn contended that the harm was to his ability to earn a living, which meets the plain definition of 'business.' Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett said Medical Marijuana "tried valiantly to engineer a rule that yields its preferred outcomes." "When all is said and done, Medical Marijuana is left fighting the most natural interpretation of the text − that 'injured' means 'harmed' − with no plausible alternative in hand," she wrote. "That is a battle it cannot win." Justices Clarence Thomas, Brett Kavanaugh, Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts dissented. During the October oral arguments, some conservative justices expressed concern that allowing that interpretation would open the floodgates to the types of lawsuits the law wasn't intended to cover. That was also a point raised in a legal filing by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which urged the court to rule against Horn. Otherwise, the group said, there will be 'devastating consequences' from increasing businesses' exposure to lawsuits. The truck driver's lawyers argued there are still significant hurdles for using RICO. Anyone making a claim has to show a pattern of racketeering activity and that the illegal activities caused the injury, Easha Anand, an attorney for Horn, told the Supreme Court. Created primarily to fight organized crime, RICO was seldom used until a 1981 Supreme Court decision expanded its interpretation to apply to both legitimate and illegitimate enterprises, according to Jeffrey Grell, an expert on the law who previewed the case for the American Bar Association. But after the federal courts were deluged with RICO cases, the Supreme Court has tried to limit its application. The case is Medical Marijuana Inc. v. Horn.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Truck driver can seek triple damages in lawsuit over THC content in CBD product, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a truck driver who wants to sue for triple damages over a CBD hemp product he says was falsely advertised as being free from marijuana's active ingredient and resulted in him getting fired. The 5-4 opinion clears the way for the trucker to seek triple damages under an anti-mob law. It doesn't decide his underlying claims that the product's THC content got him fired. Douglas Horn said he wanted to treat chronic shoulder and back pain after a serious accident. He chose the product because it was advertised as being free from THC, which gives marijuana its high. CBD is a generally legal hemp compound that is widely sold as a dietary supplement. But lab tests taken after Horn was fired for failing a routine drug test confirmed the product did have THC, he claimed. Horn sued the Vista, California-based Medical Marijuana Inc. and sought triple damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, often known as RICO. The company pushed back, disputing Horn's account and saying he can't sue for higher damages because he's claiming a personal injury rather than harm to his business. Horn says his firing was a business injury and he's been financially ruined, and an appeals court allowed Horn's claim to go forward. ___ Follow the AP's coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court at Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press
