‘More Than’ – Axi launches new campaign featuring Manchester City stars

SYDNEY, Nov 28 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axi, a financial leader in online CFD and FX trading, has unveiled their latest campaign – More Than, featuring Manchester City stars, Nathan Aké, Oscar Bobb, and Omar Marmoush.

Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi, shared her enthusiasm for the broker’s new campaign, saying: “Since partnering with Man City since 2020, these years have been nothing short of extraordinary both for the club and Axi. Man City are more than a football club, and Axi is more than a broker. We’re both driven by more than success; we’re powered by ambition, innovation, and passion. Being More Than is our way of life – and our new campaign brings it to life.”

As the Official Online Trading Partner of Manchester City, Axi has created compelling content through the years to showcase their brand. Last season, the broker’s ‘Four Years’ campaign celebrated their four years of collaboration with the club, reflecting on their achievements, and reaching new heights together.

In addition to its partnership with Manchester City, Axi is also the Official LATAM Online Trading Partner of LaLiga club, Girona FC and the Official Online Trading Partner of Brazilian club, Esporte Clube Bahia. In 2023, Axi also named England international John Stones as its Brand Ambassador – a collaboration that has recently been renewed, reaffirming the broker’s commitment to innovation, excellence, and the world of football.

Watch campaign here: https://youtu.be/tnMCx92MaZA

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading brand, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

For more information or additional comments from Axi, please contact:  mediaenquiries@axi.com

Learn more about Axi here: http://www.axi.com

About Manchester City Football Club:  

Manchester City FC was initially founded in 1880 as St Mark’s West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Situated on the wider Etihad Campus, the Club’s footprint includes the 53,500 capacity Etihad Stadium, the 7,000 capacity Joie Stadium and City Football Academy, a state-of-the-art performance, training and youth development facility home to the Club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams.  

Ranked as the Most Valuable Football Club Brand in the Premier League by Brand Finance, Manchester City FC is currently developing a best-in-class fan experience and year-round entertainment and leisure destination at the Etihad Campus. The Club is committed to operating in a sustainable and socially responsible manner and ensures that equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded into its decision-making processes, culture and practices. 

71.25% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0196fa0f-43ca-4b62-a4bd-92aa0b95d284 

SOURCE: Axi Financial Services (UK) Limited

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Datavault AI Signs Agreement with the World Boxing Council, Unlocks Global Event-Driven Monetization at Scale

 

• Company’s recurring licensing deal further monetizes Datavault’s patented ADIO® and Data Vault® with WBC sports and entertainment content
• Collaboration creates scalable, multi-event revenue pathways fueled by authenticated engagement
• WBC events are distributed across more than 170 countries
   

PHILADELPHIA , Nov 27 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT) (“Datavault” or “the Company”), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced it has executed an agreement with the World Boxing Council (WBC)¹. The software licensing deal brings Datavault’s patented ADIO® ultrasonic engagement technology, DataVault®, VerifyU™, and Information Data Exchange (IDE) platform² to WBC championship events throughout the remainder of 2025 and 2026.

The WBC sanctions major boxing events distributed across more than 170 countries through broadcast and streaming partners¹ and is one of the most recognized and influential sanctioning bodies in professional boxing. Founded in 1963, the WBC has played a central role in shaping modern sport, establishing global standards for fighter safety, competition integrity, officiating, and event regulation. WBC’s greatest champions include Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao among others.

Datavault and the WBC will share in event-driven revenue generated through ADIO® and IDE activations on a 50/50 basis.

The Global Reach of the WBC

WBC major championship fights operate across broadcast television, streaming networks, social platforms, and in-venue environments, giving Datavault the ability to capture authenticated interactions in real time across every channel. These engagements can flow directly into the IDE platform, creating compliance-ready datasets for sponsor reporting, audience segmentation, attribution analysis, and post-event monetization.

Recent WBC-affiliated championship fights have demonstrated extraordinary global reach, including a reported 41 million viewers for the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford event². This scale offers Datavault a broad operating environment for capturing authenticated audience engagement across one of the world’s largest live-event ecosystems.

As WBC events accumulate throughout the year, the resulting datasets can form a scalable, durable asset that can be commercialized across recurring sponsorship cycles. Brands gain the ability to evaluate performance with greater precision. Rights-holders receive validated reporting. Datavault’s technology supports the entire lifecycle of this data creation, authentication, valuation, and deployment.

Monetizing the WBC Content through Datavault AI’s Solutions

Datavault’s ADIO® and IDE platforms convert fan participation — such as ADIO-powered silent triggers^3, QR-based activations, sponsor interactions, contest entries, and digital confirmations — into verified data objects, often categorized as real-world assets (RWAs). These authenticated data objects, which include data from past, present, and future events, carry measurable commercial value because they provide sponsors and rights-holders with precise attribution, accurate reporting, and transparent engagement metrics.

To illustrate how this translates into event-level monetization, consider a championship fight that reaches 40 million viewers. If only 10 percent engage through ADIO-inaudible tones, reinforced by QR-based capture, the result is roughly 4 million authenticated interactions. With authenticated sports-fan engagements commonly valued in the single- to double-digit-dollar range per transaction, according to industry benchmarks⁴, a single premium event has the potential to generate a multi-million-dollar dataset that continues to deliver value across future campaigns.

Datavault AI has also demonstrated the power of authenticated engagement in prior real-world deployments². Although past deployments and engagements do not guarantee future results, they highlight how verified, intentional interactions can scale when engagement is captured in real time. The WBC’s global footprint amplifies that effect, creating an environment where even conservative participation rates can compound into meaningful and repeatable revenue.

Management Commentary

“We are excited to integrate Datavault’s forward-thinking technology innovation into WBC championship events,” said Mauricio Sulaimán, WBC President. “This collaboration strengthens how we reach, understand, and engage our global audience, creating new value for fans, fighters, and our commercial partners. We are always looking for ways to elevate the sport, and these new capabilities open the door to an entirely new level of connection and impact.”

Datavault CEO Nathaniel Bradley stated, “The WBC’s global footprint makes it a powerful partner for our ADIO and Information Data Exchange platforms. We’re excited to deliver technologies that strengthen data integrity, improve reporting in real time, and expand the commercial value that can be created from authenticated fan engagement.”

“This agreement allows Datavault to demonstrate and, just as importantly, monetize our patented technology in a globally distributed sports environment. The WBC collaboration aligns with Datavault’s core mission: turning audience participation into high-integrity data assets with measurable commercial value,” Nate added. “As the demand for verified engagement accelerates across the sports and entertainment industries, we believe partnerships like this will compound and set an industry example.”

About the World Boxing Council (WBC)

The World Boxing Council (WBC) is the most recognized and influential sanctioning body in professional boxing, governing and overseeing world and regional championship bouts across more than 170 countries. Founded in 1963, the WBC has played a central role in shaping modern sport, establishing global standards for fighter safety, competition integrity, officiating, and event regulation.

The WBC sanctions many of the world’s premier championship events and has long-standing relationships with leading promoters, networks, commissions, and international sports organizations. Under the leadership of President Mauricio Sulaimán, the WBC continues to advance its mission of elevating the sport by embracing innovation, expanding global fan engagement, and fostering programs that support fighters, communities, and the worldwide boxing ecosystem.

For more information, visit www.wbcboxing.com.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI^™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other applicable securities laws) concerning Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”). Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” or similar terminology, although the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: statements regarding the expected benefits of the SaaS Agreement with the World Boxing Council (“WBC”); anticipated deployment of the Company’s ADIO silent-trigger technology and Information Data Exchange (“IDE”) platform at upcoming WBC events; expectations regarding engagement levels, conversion rates, data capture volumes and monetization opportunities; potential revenue generation associated with authenticated audience interactions; the scalability of Datavault AI’s platform across global sports properties, entertainment events, or broadcast environments; the potential classification of event-generated datasets as real-world assets (RWAs); and Datavault AI’s broader plans to commercialize, expand, or enhance its technology offerings.

These forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and involve risks, assumptions, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: changes in market demand for digital engagement technologies; the performance, timing, or success of ADIO and IDE deployments at WBC events; the ability of sponsors, broadcasters, and partners to adopt or integrate Datavault AI’s solutions; variations in audience participation levels, conversion rates, or engagement behavior; regulatory considerations related to data privacy, digital asset classification, or international operations; risks related to technological development, interoperability, cybersecurity, or system performance; changes in economic or market conditions affecting advertising, sponsorship, or media-driven revenues; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time, all of which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or new information after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. Datavault AI may not achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and no forward-looking statement should be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance.

References

¹ World Boxing Council (WBC): https://wbcboxing.com
² Reported viewership for Álvarez vs. Crawford: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/46274888/terence-crawford-win-vs-canelo-alvarez-drew-41-million-viewers-netflix-says
³ Datavault AI – ADIO® & IDE platform information: https://datavault.ai
⁴ Industry benchmarks on authenticated sports-fan engagement value: https://www.sponsorunited.com / https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

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SOURCE: Datavault AI Inc.

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INVIDI FUSE TO SLASH COSTS OF TARGETED ADS ON LIVE INTERNET TV

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- INVIDI Technologies, the pioneer in addressable advertising technology, has announced a breakthrough solution aimed at drastically reducing the cost of delivering targeted ads on Internet-delivered live television.

According to a statement, the new product, INVIDI Fuse, leverages client-side manifest manipulation (CSMM) to eliminate the prohibitive server costs associated with large-scale live events.

Its unique architecture keeps cloud delivery costs flat regardless of audience size, enabling highly profitable targeted advertising at scale.

INVIDI Chief Operating Officer, Prasad Sanagavarapu noted that technology costs had long been the primary barrier to scalable addressable advertising on live TV, a challenge that INVIDI Fuse has now overcome.

“We are enabling our clients to finally unlock the premium value of their live inventory, dramatically improve their margins, and offer advertisers precision targeting at a scale that was previously unimaginable,” he said.

INVIDI Fuse integrates seamlessly with the company’s existing suite of advertising solutions, supporting delivery across live broadcast/linear, satellite, terrestrial, Android TV, and connected televisions (CTVs). It is managed via the consolidated INVIDI Conexus platform and optimised alongside programmatic and direct sales channels through INVIDI Pulse.

The solution offers radical cost reduction by removing volume-based server costs of server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and significantly lowering content delivery network (CDN) expenses. Its unlimited scalability and operational simplicity streamline ad delivery compared with multi-manifest SSAI systems.

Committed to innovation, INVIDI positions Fuse as a cornerstone for next-generation addressable advertising, enhancing effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability across multiple media platforms.

-- BERNAMA

MONEYHERO, INSUREMO PARTNER TO BOOST DIGITAL INSURANCE IN PHILIPPINES

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited, a tech- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance platform and digital insurance brokerage in Greater Southeast Asia, has entered a strategic partnership with InsureMO to expand digital insurance offerings in the Philippines through its local brand, Moneymax.

In a statement, MoneyHero Chief Commercial Officer, Shravan Thakur said the initiative strengthens the company’s high-margin insurance vertical and supports its expanded operations at its new Bonifacio Global City office.

Meanwhile, InsureMO Chief Revenue Officer, Rajat Sharma added that the collaboration will accelerate digital distribution in a priority market, improving insurance accessibility nationwide.

The partnership targets one of Asia’s lowest-penetration insurance markets, where coverage accounts for just two per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)—roughly half the regional average. Motor insurance remains particularly underserved, with only one in three vehicles carrying comprehensive protection.

Moneymax will integrate InsureMO’s application programming interface (API)-led infrastructure to speed up insurers’ digital onboarding and enable direct connectivity to MoneyHero’s distribution channels. This will streamline comparison and purchasing processes for millions of Filipino households seeking online insurance options.

Consumers will benefit from real-time quote comparisons, improved convenience, and a broader range of insurance products launched in weeks instead of months.

MoneyHero, which operates the Philippines’ largest personal finance marketplace, will use its scale and growing insurer network—including Malayan, StrongHold, FPG and SGI—to expand product availability and boost customer acquisition for partners.

-- BERNAMA

Energy Technology Coalition Launches To Accelerate Smarter Energy Use

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bloomberg New Economy and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announced the launch of the Energy Technology Coalition, a private-sector initiative uniting global leaders and experts to drive adoption of technologies that optimise energy consumption, strengthen grid resilience, and meet rising electricity demand.

Unveiled at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore and Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit North America in Las Vegas, the Coalition will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve energy efficiency and enable more responsive, sustainable power systems.

In a statement, Bloomberg Media Chief Executive Officer, Karen Saltser said: “We are witnessing a critical moment where digital infrastructure and energy systems are converging at an accelerating pace.

“By bringing together the best minds in this industry, the Energy Technology Coalition will help catalyse new innovations, partnerships, and policies needed to power the future responsibly.”

Meanwhile, Schneider Electric Executive Vice President, Energy Management, Frédéric Godemel said: “By working together and leveraging innovations like AI and digital twins, we can strengthen the grid, improve reliability, and make energy more accessible and cost-effective for everyone.”

At a time when many energy investments are focused on increasing electricity supply to meet the rising demands of AI data centres and growing populations, the coalition focuses on how energy can be used more efficiently.

It will explore how AI, among other emerging technologies, can provide solutions that both optimise energy use and improve the responsiveness of the power grid, enabling the integration of more energy sources, including clean power.

Set to convene leaders from across energy, technology, and infrastructure sectors to identify where and why the deployment of demand-side technologies has been slow and what levers can unlock faster adoption, the coalition aims to publish data-backed solutions and frameworks to alleviate friction points in the transition to smarter, cleaner energy use.

The coalition’s inaugural in-person meeting will take place in January 2026 at Bloomberg House in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. Members will collaborate on actionable strategies, pilot programmes, and frameworks to shape how industries use and manage energy in the age of AI.

-- BERNAMA

Nearfield Instruments Signs Multi-Year Development Project to Advance Semiconductor Metrology

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, Nov 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearfield Instruments, the leader in 3D, non-destructive, in-line process control solutions based on scanning probe technology, today announced a strategic development project to accelerate innovation in semiconductor metrology.

As part of a multi-year collaboration, Nearfield Instruments will deploy its flagship system, QUADRA, at Imec’s advanced R&D facility in Leuven. The two organizations will jointly develop next-generation metrology solutions to address critical challenges across the semiconductor manufacturing value chain, including: 

· High-NA EUV Lithography Metrology
Development and characterization of high-NA EUV resist 3D metrology using Nearfield’s proprietary High-Aspect-Ratio (HAR) imaging mode (FFTP) to improve scanner productivity.

· 3D Profiling of Advanced Logic Devices
Enabling precise characterization of high-aspect-ratio structures such as Complementary Field-Effect Transistors (CFETs) through QUADRA’s proprietary side-wall imaging mode.

· 3D Heterogeneous Integration Metrology
Enhancing metrology and inspection capabilities for 3D integration and hybrid bonding (wafer-to-wafer, die-to-wafer). Applications include copper pad and dielectric roughness, erosion, dishing, full-die imaging, and edge roll-off, leveraged by Nearfield Instruments’ Ultra-Large Scanning Area (ULSA) technology, which combines high throughput with nanometer-level resolution.
 
“Partnering with Imec allows us to push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor manufacturing process control,” said Dr. Hamed Sadeghian, CEO of Nearfield Instruments.

“Together, we’re tackling grand metrology challenges, from 3D profiling of CFETs to hybrid bonding characterization, and enabling the next leap in High-NA EUV lithography through full 3D resist imaging. These innovations are critical for the AI-chip era, where precision, speed, and scalability in metrology directly determine performance, energy efficiency, and yield. QUADRA is built to meet those demands.”

Luc van den Hove, CEO of IMEC, adds: “Advanced metrology solutions are essential to overcoming the complex challenges facing the semiconductor industry today. By combining state-of-the-art research and innovative technologies, we are paving the way for transformative advancements that will support the future of chip manufacturing and enable the continued progress of the digital era. We are happy to see European initiatives to develop advanced equipment solutions addressing some of the pressing needs and want to leverage our pilot line to demonstrate some of these capabilities.”

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in bridging cutting-edge metrology innovation with advanced semiconductor process development. By combining Nearfield Instruments’ proven technology with Imec’s visionary research programs, the partnership aims to deliver impactful solutions that will shape the future of chip manufacturing.

ABOUT NEARFIELD INSTRUMENTS

Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Nearfield Instruments specializes in advanced metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company develops and commercializes next-generation scanning probe microscopy systems that deliver true 3D nanometer-scale metrology.

At the heart of Nearfield’s innovation is its proprietary platform QUADRA, which enables non-destructive, high-throughput, atomic force microscopy (AFM) with full 3D imaging capabilities, including full side-wall measurement. This allows semiconductor manufacturers to precisely measure complex structures such as high-aspect-ratio trenches, vias, and multi-layered stacks, which are increasingly critical in advanced nodes and 3D IC packaging. The company’s solutions are designed for seamless integration into high-volume manufacturing environments, offering robust automation, fast measurement cycles, and compatibility with fab standards, enabling the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing innovation in line with industry needs.

For more information, visit nearfieldinstruments.com 

Media Contact: Roland van Vliet Chief Partnership Officer Nearfield Instruments B.V. roland.vanvliet@nearfieldinstruments.com | +31 6 20 36 97 41 

SOURCE: Nearfield Instruments B.V.

--BERNAMA

H2O.AI NAMES JASON FINNEY PRESIDENT, CRO TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL AI ADOPTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, a pioneer in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) and a global leader in agentic and predictive AI, has appointed Jason Finney as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

In his new role, Finney will oversee Global Sales, Partner Ecosystems, Solution Consulting, Marketing, Customer Success, and Revenue Operations as the company accelerates adoption of its enterprise AI platform across industries and government agencies worldwide.

Finney brings more than 30 years of go-to-market leadership experience, having driven growth at major software companies including Samsara, Informatica, and ServiceNow. His track record includes leading enterprise sales organisations through initial public offerings (IPOs), cloud transformations, and global expansion.

“Jason is a world-class leader, a superstar, who brings the depth, rigour and professionalism needed for building high-output revenue organisations and ecosystems.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jason into our H2O.ai movement and unleash his prolificity to make abundance for our customers, community and shareholders in our mission to democratise AI for Good,” said its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sri Ambati.

Meanwhile, Finney said H2O.ai’s commitment to open, responsible, and sovereign AI is exactly what enterprises and governments require as they transition from experimentation to real-world deployment.

“No company combines open-source gravity, sovereign trust, and enterprise-grade AI like H2O.ai. This platform will define the next decade of AI, and we will do it with transparency, speed, and responsibility at the core,” he added.

Finney’s appointment underscores H2O.ai’s accelerating growth and global momentum as enterprises move from AI experimentation to full-scale deployment, according to a statement.

With proven customer return on investment (ROI), strategic partnerships across the AI ecosystem, and a trusted reputation for open, responsible innovation, H2O.ai is positioning itself to define the next decade of enterprise and sovereign AI.

-- BERNAMA

DUBAI AIR CHIEFS CONFERENCE OPENS UNDER UAE LEADER'S PATRONAGE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- The 12th Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference has opened under the patronage of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei officiated the event, which gathered more than 100 official delegations at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai, according to a statement.

Senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, air force commanders, chiefs of staff from allied nations, as well as decision-makers and executives from leading defence, aviation, advanced technology, space and artificial intelligence (AI) companies were also present.

Organised by the UAE Ministry of Defence in partnership with ADNEC Group, the conference was held under the theme “Hypersonic Edge: Re-Envisioning Airpower Across Asymmetric Spaces”.

The three-day conference featured in-depth sessions addressing the future of air and space capabilities, AI, and next-generation warfighter standards. The first session, “Hypersonics, UAVs, and Artificial Intelligence: Adapting Airpower to Asymmetric Battlespaces”, brought together commanders from the UAE, United States, France, and Canada to discuss coalition agility and emerging operational challenges.

The second session, “Beyond the Atmosphere: Integrating Air and Space Capabilities for Strategic Superiority”, explored the integration of air and space operations, with insights from senior leaders from France, the UAE, Australia, and India.

The final session, “The Warfighter of Tomorrow: Standards, Artificial Intelligence, and Accountability in Next-Generation Airpower”, focused on future force development, recruitment, and maintaining operational excellence in automated and AI-driven environments. Speakers included chiefs of the Swedish, Italian, and Republic of Korea air forces, alongside academics and defence technology experts.

The conference concluded with an official recognition ceremony and a group photo, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, advanced airpower capabilities, and technological innovation in defence and aerospace sectors.

-- BERNAMA

AI-MEDIA APPOINTS AVE AS EXCLUSIVE RENTAL PARTNER IN AUSTRALIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- AI-Media, a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live captioning and accessibility solutions, has named Audio Visual Events (AVE) as its exclusive rental partner for the live events market in Australia.

The partnership integrates AI-Media’s LEXI platform, a suite of professional-grade hardware and cloud-based solutions for real-time captioning and translation with AVE’s dry-hire audiovisual equipment and technical production services.

In a statement, the company said the collaboration aimed to enhance accessibility, audience engagement and compliance across live and hybrid events in Australia.

“By teaming with AVE as our exclusive rental partner in Australia, we are making it significantly easier for event professionals to deliver accessible, multilingual, and high-engagement experiences,” said AI-Media Chief Executive Officer, Tony Abrahams.

Meanwhile, AVE Head of Sales and Marketing, Paul Keating said AI-Media’s LEXI platform represents the global benchmark for live captioning and translation, and with AVE’s proven dry-hire expertise, AVE is giving event producers an easier, smarter way to integrate accessibility into their productions.

Under the arrangement, event planners and production teams can rent AVE’s audiovisual systems pre-configured to support AI-Media’s LEXI ecosystem, including the LEXI Viewer. The unit is a purpose-built caption display device that delivers synchronised captions and multilingual translations on LED walls, projection screens and digital displays.

The model allows event organisers to access advanced captioning and translation capabilities on a per-event basis, particularly in situations where purchasing dedicated equipment is not cost-effective. It complements AI-Media’s direct sales offering for customers requiring long-term integration.

Key strengths of the partnership include AVE’s extensive experience in event delivery nationwide, combined with AI-Media’s enterprise-grade captioning technology. Together, the companies expect to support a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale festivals.

The collaboration comes as Australia’s event management industry records strong recovery. According to IMARC Group, the sector was valued at about AUD$25 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach AUD$70 billion by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate of 11.2 per cent. (AUD$1 = RM 2.69)

With accessibility and multilingual communication becoming increasingly important for audience engagement and compliance standards, the partnership positions both companies to meet growing demand within the Australian live events market.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Legal Team Wins Multiple 2025 Honours from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is glad to share that its in-house Legal Team has received 3 major industry accolades in 2025, showing the growing influence of crypto legal teams in global finance.

At the Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business (ALB) Hong Kong Law Awards 2025, Phil Leung, Bitget Legal Director, was named “Young Lawyer of the Year”, having also been shortlisted as a finalist for "Fintech Lawyer of the Year". The Bitget Legal Team was shortlisted for “Fintech Team of the Year,” while Chief Legal Officer Hon Ng was a finalist for “Lawyer of the Year”, placing the team alongside leading international law firms and top-tier in-house legal teams. The ceremony brought together more than 400 professionals from top law firms, financial institutions, and in-house legal teams, including several major crypto platforms.

Bitget's Legal Team later won LexisNexis' "ELITE Team" award 2025, with Phil Leung being honoured as a LexisNexis top "40 UNDER 40" lawyer 2025. LexisNexis highlighted Bitget’s rapid expansion between 2024 and 2025, during which the exchange rose from a top-10 to a top-4 global crypto exchange by trading volume. By 2025, the platform served over 120 million users around the world and processed on average more than US$30 billion in crypto trades each day, equating to over US$1 trillion a year.

Bitget’s Legal, Compliance and Internal Controls Department was formed in 2024 under the leadership of Hon Ng. Phil Leung joined shortly after as its first department-level leader. Since then, the group has expanded to over 100 professionals globally, guiding Bitget through key legal areas such as licensing, regulatory, commercial, corporate, dispute resolution, and employment matters as the exchange broadens its presence in key markets.

Commenting on the recognitions, Hon Ng, Bitget's Chief Legal Officer, said: “These awards show that specialist crypto in-house teams are now part of the mainstream legal community. Bitget’s legal team has been designed to match the pace of regulatory change, safeguard users, and support responsible product growth.”

The recent honours from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business add to a growing list of acknowledgements for Bitget’s legal function, which continues to play a central role in the exchange’s international expansion, risk management, and regulatory strategy.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet runs as the leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built-in the platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com 

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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

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John Crane Unveils Service Framework To Reduce Downtime, Boost Reliability

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and a business unit of Smiths Group plc, has introduced John Crane Performance Plus, a modular service framework designed to optimise equipment performance and deliver measurable operational improvements.

The framework is being launched as industrial manufacturers continue to grapple with the high cost of unplanned downtime, estimated by Deloitte at US$50 billion annually, with equipment failures contributing more than 40 per cent of those losses. (US$1=RM4.12)

The company in a statement said Performance Plus is aimed at helping industries improve asset reliability, reduce emissions and meet increasingly stringent regulatory and sustainability requirements.

The framework is supported by the company’s global network of engineering specialists operating across more than 200 facilities in 50 countries. It combines local expertise with global capabilities to deliver customised service solutions based on each customer’s operational needs.

At the centre of the offering are data-driven monitoring tools, technical consultancy and hands-on training, all designed to improve uptime, reliability and long-term resilience.

John Crane’s Seal Reliability Management contracts form the foundation of the model, providing long-term service agreements that support continuous reliability gains and predictable maintenance costs through proactive monitoring and technical support.

The company highlighted its advanced diagnostics tools, including John Crane Sense Turbo, which has accumulated over one million hours of active remote monitoring in real-world operations, demonstrating the value of predictive maintenance in turbomachinery.

Beyond digital capabilities, John Crane’s technical teams provide data-supported guidance to help customers make informed decisions on equipment maintenance, operational efficiency and sustainability improvements.

Its training and upskilling component is designed to strengthen customer teams’ ability to maintain operational performance, safety standards and energy efficiency over the long term.

The integrated approach reflects the industry’s shift toward smarter, safer and more sustainable operations, underpinned by technology, insight and engineering expertise.

-- BERNAMA

IMMUNOSCAPE, CUE BIOPHARMA IN DEAL TO DEVELOP NEXT-GEN CANCER IMMUNOTHERAPIES

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based biotech spin-out backed by Amgen Ventures and EDBi, has signed an exclusive in-licensing agreement with Cue Biopharma Inc to develop a new class of T cell receptor (TCR)-based immunotherapies targeting solid tumours.

The collaboration gives ImmunoScape access to Cue Biopharma’s clinical-stage Immuno-STAT molecules in oncology, which will be combined with ImmunoScape’s precision TCR therapies to create a “Seed-and-Boost” approach, according to a statement.

The strategy involves engineering a patient’s T cells with tumour-specific TCRs (Seed), followed by administration of TCR-matching Immuno-STAT molecules (Boost) carrying interleukin-2, enabling potent tumour-targeting T cell expansion while minimising systemic toxicity.

ImmunoScape's first programme targets the WT1 antigen, expressed in multiple solid tumours including lung, pancreatic, colorectal, ovarian, gastric, melanoma, and head and neck cancers, as well as certain haematologic malignancies. Preclinical studies conducted in Singapore have shown promising results, supporting IND-enabling studies with clinical trials expected to begin by 2027.

The Seed-and-Boost platform is modular and may enhance existing autologous and in vivo T cell therapies, aiming to deliver safe, effective and patient-friendly cancer treatments. Clinical programmes will also consider cancer and immune types relevant to Asian populations.

As part of its expansion, ImmunoScape announced new appointments to strengthen its leadership. Cue Biopharma President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Usman “Oz” Azam, and an immunotherapy expert, Dr Adrian Bot, have joined the board of directors. Dr Pamela Munster, a medical oncologist and director of early-stage oncology clinical trials at UCSF, has joined the Scientific Advisory Board.

The new leadership and strategic partnership with Cue Biopharma will support its mission to advance next-generation cancer immunotherapies and improve outcomes for patients with difficult-to-treat solid tumours.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Ranks #2 Globally in Monthly CEX Inflows, Attracting $1.78 Billion, DefiLlama Confirms

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov 14 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its October 2025 Transparency Report, revealing another month of record-breaking institutional inflows, product innovation, and global community growth. The findings underscore how Bitget's UEX model continues to redefine modern finance by uniting centralized precision, decentralized innovation, and real-world accessibility within one seamless ecosystem.

A major highlight of the report was the joint Bitget x Nansen study, which uncovered a striking $23.1 billion surge in institutional liquidity flowing through the exchange. The research showed that institutional participation on Bitget's spot markets climbed from 39.4% in January to 72.6% by July, while futures market-maker activity increased from 3% to 56.6% during the same period. Nansen's data positioned Bitget among the top two exchanges globally for institutional trading volume across BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP pairs, citing its deep liquidity and advanced infrastructure as key drivers behind the shift.

The report also highlighted Bitget's continued ascent in global market rankings. According to DefiLlama's CEX Transparency dashboard, Bitget ranked No. 2 globally for monthly asset inflows, recording $1.78 billion in net inflows and total reserves of $7.83 billion in October. Notably, Bitget's Bitcoin reserves rose from 28.6K BTC to 30.3K BTC, a 6% monthly increase, defying the broader industry trend of shrinking centralized exchange reserves. This sustained growth underscores Bitget's consistent capital integrity and user trust even amid volatile market conditions.

Bitget's product lineup also expanded its reach into new asset classes. Its US Stock Futures surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, giving users exposure to synthetic perpetual contracts linked to global equities such as Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA. The milestone reinforced Bitget's growing influence at the intersection of traditional and digital markets while advancing its UEX vision of multi-asset accessibility.

The company's flagship AI assistant, GetAgent, introduced "Ask Satoshi," an interactive campaign celebrating the Bitcoin Whitepaper's 17th anniversary. The activation let users engage in real-time conversation with an AI simulation of Bitcoin's anonymous creator, sparking curiosity and dialogue across global communities while showcasing Bitget's blend of education, technology, and culture.

Bitget Wallet also took major strides toward mainstream usability by rolling out multichain gas abstraction, enabling users to pay fees in USDT, USDC, or BGB across multiple networks. Additional integrations with HyperEVM and Plasma further enhanced cross-chain accessibility, positioning Bitget Wallet as one of the industry's most versatile gateways for onchain activity and self-custody.

Beyond technology, Bitget continued its commitment to education and youth empowerment through social impact initiatives. CEO Gracy Chen joined UNICEF's Global Game Jam, encouraging young developers to explore blockchain for social good, while the company's collaboration with Google Developer Group at KU Leuven brought AI and blockchain innovation together in the "AI Accelerate Hack."

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, said: "Our evolution as a Universal Exchange is guided by constant progression and a drive to serve our users better. From institutional liquidity and tokenized markets to AI-powered trading and cultural activations, every milestone brings us closer to a more open and intelligent financial future. UEX is not just a model, it's how we're building the next era of global finance."

Bitget's October 2025 Transparency Report reflects a company in motion, scaling liquidity, broadening access, and bridging traditional and decentralized finance through innovation, transparency, and inclusion. As UEX continues to evolve, Bitget remains at the forefront of the movement to make finance universally connected and accessible to all.

Read the full transparency report here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet runs as the leading non-custodial crypto wallet supporting 130+ blockchains and millions of tokens. It offers multi-chain trading, staking, payments, and direct access to 20,000+ DApps, with advanced swaps and market insights built into the platform.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with NICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7a571e00-4676-4f7f-9668-ca8467bbc249

SOURCE: Bitget Limited

DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.

--BERNAMA