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Curio Welcomes NDB as a Customer in Using Recycled Nuclear Waste to Power Advanced Batteries

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is pleased announce that it has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with NDB, Inc. to use recovered radioisotopes from recycled nuclear waste as the power source for NDB's or Nano Diamond Batteries.

Key Points: 
  • "Welcoming NDB as a valued customer is another important step to unlocking the full potential of nuclear technology while substantially reducing the amount of high-level waste being stored across the nation."
  • "Using Curio's innovativeNuCycle process for spent nuclear fuel, the NDB receives the isotopes it needs from a secure and affordable supply.
  • Together, the NDB nuclear battery and Curio's solutions have the potential to disrupttheenergy sector," said Dr. Nima Golsharifi , Chief Executive Officer of NDB.
  • Dedicated to solving the most pressing hurdles facing nuclear power, Curio is focused on commercializing the case for a closed fuel cyclewith nuclear waste recyclingand unleashing the full potential of the atom.

Curio and Energy Northwest Sign MOU as Used Nuclear Fuel Recycling Industry Partners

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Energy Northwest as an industry partner and potential off-taker of products produced through Curio's NuCycle™ nuclear waste recycling process. This MOU is part of Curio's plans to deploy the Nation's first state-of-the-art commercial nuclear fuel recycling facility that will provide a variety of in-demand commodities and products including domestically produced low-enriched uranium (LEU) nuclear fuel for the current U.S. fleet of nuclear reactors as well as HALEU (high-assay low-enriched uranium) and transuranic based TRUfuel™ for advanced reactors under development.

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  • Only approximately 4% of the energy value of our Nation's commercial light water reactor used fuel has been utilized.
  • "Energy Northwest is excited to partner with Curio and explore the promising potential to recycle used low-enriched uranium fuel, which would represent a game-changing development for the future of the commercial nuclear energy industry.
  • The development of Curio's NuCycle recycling process would be an invaluable tool as we embark on a promising new phase for carbon-free nuclear energy, and Energy Northwest is proud to be a partner in this important undertaking," said Bob Schuetz, Chief Executive Officer of Energy Northwest.
  • With NuCycle, Curio will be able to dramatically reduce the quantity of radioactivenuclearwaste and create a new and unprecedented standard for nuclear used fuel recycling across the globe.

Curio Announces Appointment of Melanie White as Director of Communications

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio, a nuclear innovation and technology development company, today announced that Melanie White has been appointed director of communications. White will lead the development, advancement, and execution of the company's communications strategy.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Curio, a nuclear innovation and technology development company, today announced that Melanie White has been appointed director of communications.
  • White will lead the development, advancement, and execution of the company's communications strategy.
  • White has over 20 years' experience working to develop and implement effective public relations and strategic communications surrounding nuclear energy.
  • "Melanie has established herself as a communicator with a deep understanding of nuclear energy," said Curio Chief Executive Officer Ed McGinnis.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH CURIO TO DEVELOP NFT FAN COLLECTIONS FOR ITS RECORD LABELS AND ARTISTS

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

The company has released over 75,000 NFTs since then with leading entertainment brands across music, film, television, and graphic novels.

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  • The company has released over 75,000 NFTs since then with leading entertainment brands across music, film, television, and graphic novels.
  • Marc Geiger, former Global Head of Music at William Morris Endeavor, serves as an investor and advisor to Curio.
  • Ben Arnon, Curio's Co-Founder & Co-CEO remarked, "Curio is thrilled to be partnered with UMG in the NFT and Web3 space.
  • To learn more, please visit: www.curionft.com
    At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.

CURIO™ Assembles an All-Star Advisory Board

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Friday, February 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is proud to announce the assembly of its initial Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio is proud to announce the assembly of its initial Advisory Board.
  • With a robust and deep level of expertise and unparalleled know-how in the nuclear sector, Curio is positioning itself to be a leader in the Spent Nuclear Fuel recycling space.
  • The Advisory Board includes:
    Joe Grimes, former Executive Vice President of Generation at the Tennessee Valley Authority;
    Shane Johnson, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Science and Technology innovation at the Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy;
    Dr. Larry Miller, Professor Emeritus of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with decades of experience in nuclear fuel cycle research;
    Jonathan Destler, serial entrepreneur, serves as the CEO of Opti Harvest($OPHV), a transformative Agritech company and seed investor in Loop Industries ($LOOP) -- a disruptive recycling company;
    Dr. Al Burkart,former Deputy Director of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Safety, and Security at the U.S. Department of State;
    Alan Brownstein, former Chief Operating Officer of the DOE Yucca Mountain repository project;
    Dr. Allen Sessoms, a physicist, diplomat, and academic administrator and formerDirector of the Office of Nuclear Technology and Safeguards at the U.S. Department of State;
    Amy Roma, Esq.,Global Energy Practice Leader at Hogan Lovells U.S. LLP, and recognized as one of the Top 10 most innovative lawyers in North America; and
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Curio Announces its Novel Recycling Process, NuCycle™

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Friday, February 4, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leveraging decades of American research and development, Curio is proud to announce NuCycle - an innovative process for spent nuclear fuel recycling.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Leveraging decades of American research and development, Curio is proud to announce NuCycle - an innovative process for spent nuclear fuel recycling.
  • NuCycle is poised to revolutionize U.S. nuclear energy...combating climate change and maintaining U.S. energy security.
  • Combined with our groundbreaking business model, NuCycle is poised to revolutionize the U.S. nuclear energy market.
  • We envision nuclear energy being a key enabler in combating climate change and maintaining U.S. energy security," says Ed McGinnis, CEO of Curio .

U.S. DOE'S Ed McGinnis Hired as Chief Executive Officer of Curio™

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Monday, January 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio, a nuclear innovation and technology development company, today announced longtime public servant Ed McGinnis as the Chief Executive Officer to spearhead the company through this Second Nuclear Era.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio, a nuclear innovation and technology development company, today announced longtime public servant Ed McGinnis as the Chief Executive Officer to spearhead the company through this Second Nuclear Era.
  • McGinnis brings over 30 years of federal government service to Curio during a time when clean energy and American energy security is of utmost importance.
  • For most of his career, McGinnis primarily served the Department of Energy including as Assistant Secretary of Nuclear Energy (Acting).
  • "We are honored and excited to have Ed McGinnis on board to lead our team," said Curio Founder Rabbi Yechezkel "Zeke" Moskowitz.

Curio Opens on Canal Street in Boston

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new storefront concept space catering to the Boston corporate real estate and design industry is now open on Canal Street.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new storefront concept space catering to the Boston corporate real estate and design industry is now open on Canal Street.
  • Curio is also available as a venue for community-based events, including meeting and event space for industry member organizations, educational events, and pre-event gatherings for games and shows at the adjacent TD Bank North Garden.
  • "We asked, 'what experiences do our audiences want to have, and how do we meet them where they are?'"
  • To schedule your tour or for more information on upcoming events, please email [email protected] or follow Curio on Instagram .

Curio Releases Classic Mexican Bingo Lotería in NFTs

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Lotera, also known as Mexican Bingo, originated in Italy during the 15th century before the game spread to Spain and onto Mexico.

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  • Lotera, also known as Mexican Bingo, originated in Italy during the 15th century before the game spread to Spain and onto Mexico.
  • Clemente's version became a form of folk art and is the most widely recognized edition of Lotera.
  • The collection consists of 5,940 unique NFTs of the 54 classic cards, which are reanimated for collection, play, and prizes.
  • "The cultural significance of Lotera has spanned across countless borders and languages for hundreds of years, and Curio is honored to be the platform propelling Lotera into the digital era."

Curio Announces Release of Iconic Topps Mars Attacks Classic NFT Collection

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Created and launched by Topps in 1962, Mars Attacks is one of the most sought after and valuable entertainment trading card series ever.

Key Points: 
  • Created and launched by Topps in 1962, Mars Attacks is one of the most sought after and valuable entertainment trading card series ever.
  • At the time of its release, the series became an instant classic for its timely depiction of fears around war and conflict.
  • "Topps Mars Attacks is an incredibly unique release, as it allows fans and others alike to own a piece of the iconic title for the first time.
  • Packs of the Topps 2021 Mars Attacks Classic NFT Collection go on sale Monday, November 15th at12PM PT on curionft.com/mars-attacks .