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PQ HOSTING Announces Withdrawal from European Markets

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PQ HOSTING, an international hosting provider founded in the Republic of Moldova, reports that a combination of large-scale cyberattacks and a subsequent reputational campaign ultimately forced the company to withdraw from the European market despite operating infrastructure in more than 40 countries and serving over 150 000 active clients worldwide.

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Founded in 2019 by Moldovan entrepreneur Ivan Neculiti, the company rapidly expanded its global server infrastructure, managing more than 400 000 IP addresses and delivering hosting solutions to businesses and developers internationally. However, according to company representatives and independent technical experts, a series of events beginning in 2022 significantly disrupted operations and partnerships across Europe.

Terabit-Scale Cyberattacks Target Infrastructure

According to the company’s founder, the first major incidents occurred in 2022 when PQ HOSTING became the target of multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks with traffic volumes reaching unprecedented levels.

“The attacks reached peaks of up to 2 terabits per second, which is significantly higher than the levels typically observed in standard incidents within the hosting industry,” said Ivan Neculiti, founder of PQ HOSTING.

Neculiti stated that the attack traffic appeared globally distributed and was directed primarily at networks serving the company’s clients in the European Union and the Republic of Moldova.

Large-scale cyber campaigns of this magnitude are generally associated with coordinated distributed infrastructures rather than isolated attacks. According to materials from Moldova’s Cybersecurity Agency, high-volume DDoS attacks frequently originate from globally distributed systems and do not necessarily indicate that the hosting provider itself is involved in illegal activity.

Investigations related to Operation Doppelgänger, referenced in several cybersecurity publications, illustrate this dynamic. Research conducted by Insikt Group (Recorded Future) found that the infrastructure used in the campaign relied on servers rented from multiple international providers.

The report highlights a broader characteristic of the modern internet ecosystem: malicious actors commonly exploit short-term rented virtual servers from various providers without the infrastructure operators’ knowledge.

Media Allegations Follow Technical Disruptions

Following the technical disruptions, PQ HOSTING says it became the subject of a series of media publications accusing the company and its partners of facilitating Russian propaganda activities. The allegations first appeared in several European and U.S. outlets before spreading to media platforms across CIS countries.
Neculiti describes the situation as a typical escalation pattern in hybrid conflicts.

“First there is a technical attack on infrastructure, then a reputational attack in the media, followed by pressure on partners and institutions. This sequence has been observed in multiple geopolitical conflicts involving digital infrastructure,” he said.

Industry sources note that the hosting and cloud infrastructure market in Eastern Europe is highly competitive. Cyberattacks are sometimes used as a tool to destabilize competitors without leaving clear attribution.

In 2024, Moldova itself experienced a wave of cyber incidents targeting government online resources, including phishing copies of official websites. Investigations revealed that infrastructure belonging to several hosting providers had been used during these attacks, including M247 Europe SRL, a major European network operator with a global infrastructure footprint.

Authorities: Infrastructure Use Does Not Equal Liability

According to official responses from Moldova’s National Investigation Inspectorate (INI), between 2023 and 2025 the agency sent 412 formal requests to hosting providers operating in the country, most of which originated from foreign authorities.

The Inspectorate emphasized that the number of requests does not automatically indicate wrongdoing by a provider. Instead, it often reflects the scale of the infrastructure and the number of customers served.

The Cybersecurity Agency of Moldova similarly stated that it has not received official notifications regarding DDoS attacks targeting private hosting providers and reiterated that infrastructure operators are not responsible for hosted content unless formally notified by competent authorities.

Experts: Encryption Limits Provider Visibility

Independent technical and legal analysis supports the position that hosting providers have limited ability to monitor customer activity.
A report prepared by MikroTik expert Vadim Skornici notes that EU data protection legislation, including the GDPR, prohibits providers from conducting preventive monitoring of user content.

Modern internet communications rely heavily on encryption technologies such as HTTPS, VPN services, and encrypted traffic tunneling, which prevent infrastructure providers from inspecting user communications.

“A hosting provider can observe traffic volume and technical metadata such as IP addresses and ports, but the actual content remains encrypted,” Skornici explained. “Attempting to access that content would require bypassing encryption and could constitute illegal interception under European law.”

As a result, providers can detect unusual traffic patterns or excessive resource usage but cannot determine the exact nature of hosted content without intervention from competent authorities.

Misinterpretation of IP Addresses

A separate technical-legal analysis prepared by a European cybersecurity expert emphasizes that linking an IP address directly to criminal activity is a common misunderstanding of internet infrastructure.

In modern hosting environments, IP addresses are dynamic technical resources that can be reassigned repeatedly and may serve thousands of different users over time. Consequently, the appearance of an IP address in a security report does not demonstrate involvement or intent on the part of the infrastructure provider.

European legal practice recognizes the “notice-and-takedown” mechanism as the primary framework governing hosting provider responsibilities. Under this system, providers are required to act only after receiving an official notification or court order.

Several European court decisions have reinforced the principle of infrastructure neutrality, stating that hosting providers cannot be treated as investigative authorities and cannot be held liable for user activity without clear evidence of direct involvement.

Similar Cases Documented Across Europe

Cybersecurity analysts say the PQ HOSTING case reflects a pattern previously observed in the global hosting market.
Research conducted by internet infrastructure intelligence company Censys into the DDoSia attack network demonstrates how distributed attack campaigns rely on short-term rented virtual servers across multiple hosting providers.

The report identifies infrastructure associated with several international companies, including large providers such as OVH, as well as data centers in Switzerland whose networks were also used in malicious operations.

The analysis concludes that the use of hosting infrastructure in cyberattacks does not indicate provider involvement but instead highlights systemic vulnerabilities inherent in open hosting ecosystems.

According to Censys researchers, DDoSia typically relies on rapidly rotating VPS infrastructure with an average operational lifespan of two to three days, making attribution particularly difficult.

Broader Implications for the Hosting Industry

Cybersecurity specialists warn that attributing responsibility to hosting providers solely on the basis of IP address associations or traffic logs could create significant risks for the digital infrastructure sector.

If such standards were widely applied, experts say, virtually any hosting provider could face liability for activities carried out by anonymous third-party users operating through rented infrastructure.

Recent investigations, including Politico’s report “The Secret, Slopshod Evidence the EU Uses to Sanction Russian Oligarchs,” have also highlighted cases in which sanctions decisions were based on incomplete or outdated information.

Looking Ahead

According to company representatives and legal advisers involved in the matter, the dispute surrounding PQ HOSTING may ultimately be reviewed by European judicial institutions.

Observers note that the case illustrates broader challenges facing infrastructure providers operating in highly competitive and geopolitically sensitive markets.
For emerging technology companies from smaller economies such as Moldova, the combination of cyberattacks, reputational pressure, and commercial isolation can have significant consequences for global market access.

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UK Financial Ltd Announces MAYA 3™ — One Contract Address Across Four Major Blockchains, Establishing the Next Generation of Multi-Chain Liquidity Infrastructure

DOVER, DELAWARECREATE2-Powered Deployment Positions MAYA 3 as the Official Multi-Chain Utility Asset and Liquidity Gateway for the UK Financial Ltd Ecosystem

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UK Financial Ltd today announced the successful deployment and verification of MAYA 3™, the company’s official multi-chain utility asset and liquidity gateway, utilizing a CREATE2 deployment architecture that allows the token to maintain one contract address across four major blockchain networks.

The Fully Verified MAYA 3 Ecosystem which spans across 4 blockchains can be found at:

https://bscscan.com/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://etherscan.io/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://basescan.org/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://arbiscan.io/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code

The achievement represents a significant technical milestone for the company and its expanding digital asset ecosystem.

While most blockchain projects deploy separate contract addresses for each network they support, MAYA 3 was engineered using a CREATE2 deterministic deployment framework, enabling the same contract address structure to exist across multiple supported chains. This approach creates a more unified experience for users, exchanges, wallet providers, developers, and ecosystem participants.

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One Address. Four Blockchains. Fully Verified.

MAYA 3 has already been successfully deployed and verified on:

  • Ethereum
  • BNB Smart Chain (BSC)
  • Base
  • Arbitrum

The Fully Verified MAYA 3 Ecosystem

The ecosystem spans across 4 blockchains and can be found at:

https://etherscan.io/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://bscscan.com/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://basescan.org/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code
https://arbiscan.io/address/0xD29CdE63905C86125126b9379b82f83F332808E4#code

The deployment establishes MAYA 3 as a foundational infrastructure component within the UK Financial Ltd ecosystem, designed to facilitate future interoperability, liquidity management, digital asset integration, and ecosystem-wide utility across multiple blockchain environments.

“Most projects create one token and then replicate it with separate contract structures across multiple networks,” said James Dahlke, President and CEO of UK Financial Ltd. “With MAYA 3, we pursued a different path. We wanted a cleaner architecture, a stronger identity layer, and a unified digital asset framework capable of supporting the long-term growth of our ecosystem. MAYA 3 is not simply another token. It is part of the infrastructure we believe will help power the next chapter of digital finance.”
The company is currently completing metadata propagation and ecosystem integrations designed to accelerate visibility across major wallets, explorers, platforms, and digital asset infrastructure providers worldwide. UK Financial Ltd expects MAYA 3 to become increasingly visible throughout the broader blockchain ecosystem as metadata updates are processed by participating platforms and service providers.

Integration with Maya Preferred PRA Ecosystem

UK Financial Ltd also confirmed that MAYA 3 has been integrated into the broader Maya Preferred PRA ecosystem, where it is expected to serve as a strategic utility and liquidity component supporting future ecosystem development.

The integration further expands the company’s long-term vision of connecting digital assets, tokenized infrastructure, blockchain services, exchanges, wallets, and future financial products through a unified framework.

The company believes the combination of multi-chain deployment, deterministic contract architecture, and ecosystem integration positions MAYA 3 as a key component of its ongoing blockchain strategy.

CoinMarketCap Verification Process Continues

Separately, UK Financial Ltd confirmed that its previously submitted circulating supply verification materials regarding Maya Preferred PRA remain under review.

According to correspondence received from CoinMarketCap, the company was advised that no additional submissions were required at this time and that the review process would continue based upon the verification team’s assessment procedures.

The company stated that it remains committed to transparency and cooperation throughout the review process and will continue evaluating all available industry-standard verification pathways as part of its broader commitment to providing accurate market information to the public.

Planned Exchange Availability

UK Financial Ltd further announced that it intends to pursue initial market availability and ecosystem expansion initiatives for MAYA 3, including planned integration efforts with partner platforms and exchanges.

Additional details regarding trading availability, ecosystem utility, wallet integrations, and future development milestones are expected to be released in forthcoming announcements.

Building for the Future

Since its founding, UK Financial Ltd has focused on developing blockchain-based financial infrastructure, tokenized asset systems, digital wallet technologies, exchange platforms, and compliance-focused blockchain solutions.

MAYA 3 is the official multi-chain utility asset and liquidity gateway for the UK Financial Ltd ecosystem. The launch of MAYA 3 represents another step in that evolution.

The Future Is Here. The Future Is Now. MAYA 3 Has Arrived.

About UK Financial Ltd

UK Financial Ltd is a financial technology and blockchain infrastructure company focused on digital assets, tokenization, multi-chain technologies, wallet solutions, exchange platforms, and ecosystem development. Through initiatives including the Maya Preferred ecosystem, MayaPro Wallet, MYEX Exchange, and related blockchain infrastructure projects, the company seeks to develop next-generation financial technologies designed for a globally connected digital economy.

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Contact: James Dahlke, President & CEO
MAYA 3 Website: https://www.mayapreferred.io/maya3
Corporate Website: https://ukfinancialltd.com
Maya Preferred Website: https://mayapreferred.io

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Independent Certification Supports Co-Impact Sourcing Review

PLEASANT GROVE, UtahdoTERRA outlines 2025 ethical sourcing milestones, third-party verification progress, and 2026 supply-chain assessment plans doTERRA International LLC has outlined recent third-party certification and verification milestones connected to its Co-Impact Sourcing program, highlighting how independent review is being applied across selected botanical supply chains. The update follows two sourcing-related milestones reached in late 2025. The company […]

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doTERRA outlines 2025 ethical sourcing milestones, third-party verification progress, and 2026 supply-chain assessment plans

doTERRA International LLC has outlined recent third-party certification and verification milestones connected to its Co-Impact Sourcing program, highlighting how independent review is being applied across selected botanical supply chains.

The update follows two sourcing-related milestones reached in late 2025. The company joined the Union for Ethical BioTrade, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for ethical sourcing of ingredients derived from biodiversity, and advanced supply-chain verification across multiple botanicals in different regions.

doTERRA said the milestones reflect its effort to move beyond company-described sourcing practices by placing selected elements of its sourcing model under outside review and laying out the model in detail through independent verification processes.

doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing program connects the company with growers and harvesters in more than 40 countries. The company said the program is designed to support community-based suppliers, stable pricing, responsible harvesting practices, and long-term resource availability.

The company has previously pointed to sourcing examples such as vetiver cooperatives in Haiti, where farming practices are intended to help limit topsoil loss, and Douglas fir collection in New Zealand, where an invasive species is collected for use in essential oil production.

In October 2025, doTERRA gained membership in the Union for Ethical BioTrade. According to the company, the membership process included a review of its sourcing systems and the development of a work plan tied to annual reporting on biodiversity, human rights, and benefit-sharing.

“Membership in our vibrant platform means dōTERRA has committed to sourcing with respect, undergone a desktop review of their sourcing systems, and developed a workplan to gradually promote responsible sourcing practices in prioritized botanical supply chains,” said Rik Kutsch Lojenga, Executive Director of the Union for Ethical BioTrade.

The company said the membership adds a governance framework that applies to systems and reporting rather than a single crop or supplier case. The structure also creates a process for continued review over time.

During 2025, doTERRA completed eight supply-chain assessments across five countries. The assessments covered Laurel Leaf and Helichrysum in Albania, Copaiba in Brazil, Rose and Lavender in Bulgaria, Fennel Sweet and Coriander Seed in Moldova, and Eucalyptus Globulus in Rwanda.

According to doTERRA, Rose, Lavender, Coriander Seed, Sweet Fennel, and Helichrysum were verified as responsibly sourced. Laurel Leaf, Eucalyptus Globulus, and Copaiba received improvement work plans intended to support continued progress toward responsible sourcing verification.

doTERRA said it has been reviewing the findings with suppliers as part of annual planning. The company said this process is intended to make verification a continuing supply-chain improvement tool rather than a one-time assessment.

The company also noted that FairWild certification applies to botanicals gathered from the wild rather than farmed crops. FairWild provides standards for traceability, harvest limits, and responsible wild-collection practices for plants gathered in native habitats. doTERRA said it has pursued FairWild certification for relevant parts of its botanical range.

doTERRA’s sourcing work also received outside recognition in 2025. The company won the 2025 SEAL Sustainability Innovation Award for its Tanzanian ginger program, which recognized environmental stewardship and community benefit connected to the crop.

“We’re focused on sourcing the best essential oils while supporting meaningful economic opportunities for farmers and growers,” said Taylor MacKay, Vice President of Global Strategic Sourcing at doTERRA, in remarks reported by Direct Selling News.

The Tanzanian ginger recognition was among 19 honors doTERRA received in 2024 across product quality and sustainability, according to the company. doTERRA serves more than 10 million customers and reported more than $2 billion in annual sales for 2024.

The company has also identified its 2026 verification schedule. Planned assessments include Juniper Berry in Albania, Lemon and Orange in Brazil, Vetiver in Haiti, Bergamot Mint and Castor in India, and Cinnamon Bark and Leaf in Sri Lanka.

doTERRA said the 2026 schedule continues its crop-by-crop approach to reviewing sourcing practices across different regions, supplier structures, and botanical categories.

About doTERRA International LLC

doTERRA International LLC is an essential oils and wellness company with a sourcing model that includes growers and harvesters across more than 40 countries. Through its Co-Impact Sourcing program, the company works with supplier communities on botanical sourcing, supply-chain development, and long-term resource planning.

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Website: https://www.doterra.com/

Address: 389 South 1300 West, Pleasant Grove, UT 84606

Email: [email protected]

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NW Immersion Names Cascade Fence & Deck Exclusive Dealer of Signature Saunas Across Washington and Oregon

Vancouver, WANW Immersion has named Cascade Fence & Deck as the exclusive dealer for its Signature Sauna line throughout Washington and Oregon. This strategic partnership brings together two leading Pacific Northwest companies to offer homeowners premium, handcrafted sauna solutions as part of complete outdoor living projects. NW Immersion’s renowned Signature Sauna® line — including the popular […]

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Vancouver, WA

NW Immersion has named Cascade Fence & Deck as the exclusive dealer for its Signature Sauna line throughout Washington and Oregon.

This strategic partnership brings together two leading Pacific Northwest companies to offer homeowners premium, handcrafted sauna solutions as part of complete outdoor living projects. NW Immersion’s renowned Signature Sauna® line — including the popular Loowit, Silver Star, and Cold Creek models — will now be exclusively available through Cascade Fence & Deck in the region.

Loowit Signature Sauna: https://youtu.be/1UqkI1Vpy1g

Silver Star Signature Sauna: https://youtu.be/xXcMkzD0l2A

Cascade Fence & Deck is excited to announce this collaboration, which combines its expertise in high-quality outdoor structures with NW Immersion’s specialized knowledge in wellness products and sauna manufacturing.

“We are thrilled to partner with NW Immersion,” said Leif Wirtanen, President at Cascade Fence & Deck. “Their dedication to meticulously crafted custom saunas perfectly aligns with our values. This partnership allows us to offer our clients a seamless, one-stop solution for fences, decks, patio covers, and now premium Signature Saunas.”

“By entrusting Cascade with customer engagement as the exclusive dealer for our Signature Sauna line in Washington and Oregon, our team can focus entirely on what we do best — handcrafting premium saunas and at-home wellness products, that last. Cascade’s strong regional presence, outstanding reputation, and commitment to exceptional customer service make them the ideal partner for our next phase of growth,” said Eric & Michelle Walker, owners of NW Immersion.

Customers across Washington and Oregon can now work with one trusted local team for all their backyard transformation needs — from custom decks and fences to expertly built patio covers and saunas designed for superior performance and lasting enjoyment.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Cascade Fence & Deck today.

About Cascade Fence & Deck

Cascade Fence & Deck is a leading outdoor living contractor specializing in the professional design and installation of custom fences, decks, patio covers, and saunas. Trusted throughout the Pacific Northwest since 1997, Cascade delivers high-quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service to homeowners in the Portland Metro area, Southwest Washington, Tacoma, and Olympia. The company is committed to transforming backyards into functional and beautiful outdoor spaces through expert 3D design, transparent processes, and durable construction backed by strong warranties. For more information, visit cascadefenceanddeck.com.

About NW Immersion

NW Immersion is a premier provider of premium saunas, cold plunges, and contrast therapy systems. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the company specializes in handcrafted indoor and outdoor saunas, professional-grade cold plunge tubs, and complete home wellness solutions. NW Immersion is dedicated to helping customers achieve better recovery, performance, and overall well-being through high-quality, durable products backed by exceptional customer support. For more information, visit nwimmersion.com.

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