KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging Inc, a provider of ultra-high-speed machine vision technologies for wind energy and manufacturing applications, has received a growth investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy (LRNE) to accelerate its global expansion and technology development.
The investment will support Boulder Imaging’s efforts to expand its presence in wind energy and manufacturing, drive product innovation and enter new markets. The company’s leadership team, including Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Technology Officer Carlos Jorquera, will continue to lead the business, retaining significant ownership.
“Lime Rock New Energy is the ideal partner to support the next chapter of our growth. Their investment and strategic support will help us scale our technology, strengthen our competitive position and meet evolving customer needs globally,” said Jorquera in a statement.
Meanwhile, LRNE Managing Director, Mark Lewis said Boulder Imaging’s technologies are uniquely positioned to address critical challenges in wind energy and manufacturing, with solutions like IdentiFlight enabling both environmental protection and operational efficiency as the global wind energy market continues to expand.
Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, Boulder Imaging specialises in ultra-high-speed machine vision technologies. Its proprietary Vision Inspector platform integrates artificial intelligence (AI), sensor fusion and advanced algorithms to address complex visual inspection challenges across industries such as wind energy, security printing and manufacturing.
The company’s flagship IdentiFlight system uses long-range optics and AI to detect and identify protected bird species at wind farms, enabling operators to reduce avian fatalities by more than 95 per cent while minimising energy losses. The system is deployed across wind farms on six continents, reinforcing Boulder Imaging’s leadership in AI-driven environmental protection solutions.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Boulder Imaging was advised by Capstone Partners and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, while LRNE was advised by Goodwin Procter LLP.
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
Axi Select Marks Major Milestone as Fourth Asia-Based Trader Achieves Pro M Status and $1M Funded Account
SYDNEY, April 3 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global online trading provider Axi today announced a new milestone for its funded trader program, Axi Select, celebrating the achievement of Ms. Wang Linyan, who has become the fourth trader from Asia to reach the program’s highest-tier Pro M status in 2026.
The achievement highlights the growing strength of trading talent emerging from the program and reinforces Axi Select’s mission to provide skilled traders with access to capital, professional tools, and a structured pathway to scale their trading careers.
Ms. Wang is a professional trader with more than 20 years of financial market experience. Prior to entering the forex margin trading space, she worked at a well-known domestic private equity fund, where she managed assets exceeding several billion dollars. Five years ago, she transitioned into forex trading, applying institutional-level discipline and risk management to global currency markets.
In January 2025, Ms. Wang joined the Axi Select program, beginning with an initial $500 account. Through consistent performance and disciplined execution, she successfully progressed through each development stage of the program, ultimately qualifying for Pro M status in March 2026. She now manages a live $1 million funded account with Axi.
Her journey reflects the core philosophy behind Axi Select — identifying committed traders and providing them with a transparent pathway to access larger capital allocations based on performance rather than upfront funding requirements.
“Axi Select was created to open opportunities for talented traders around the world,” said Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select at Axi. “Ms. Wang’s progression to Pro M status demonstrates how experience, discipline, and the right support structure can unlock new levels of performance. We are proud to celebrate another major milestone for trading talent within the program.”
Axi Select allows traders to develop their strategies within a structured framework, offering performance-based capital scaling of up to USD $1 million. The program combines education, risk management parameters, and professional trading infrastructure designed to help traders grow consistently.
As participation in Axi Select continues to expand globally, achievements like Ms. Wang’s underline Axi’s commitment to supporting traders seeking long-term success in increasingly competitive financial markets.
About Axi
Axi is a global online trading brand offering access to forex, shares, indices, commodities, and digital assets. Through initiatives such as Axi Select, Axi supports traders worldwide with education, technology, and professional trading tools.
Media Contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com
For more information about Axi Select, visit: https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program
The Axi Select programme is only available to clients of AxiTrader LLC. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. This content may not be available in your region. Not intended as investment advice. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.
SOURCE: Axi Trader LLC
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The achievement highlights the growing strength of trading talent emerging from the program and reinforces Axi Select’s mission to provide skilled traders with access to capital, professional tools, and a structured pathway to scale their trading careers.
Ms. Wang is a professional trader with more than 20 years of financial market experience. Prior to entering the forex margin trading space, she worked at a well-known domestic private equity fund, where she managed assets exceeding several billion dollars. Five years ago, she transitioned into forex trading, applying institutional-level discipline and risk management to global currency markets.
In January 2025, Ms. Wang joined the Axi Select program, beginning with an initial $500 account. Through consistent performance and disciplined execution, she successfully progressed through each development stage of the program, ultimately qualifying for Pro M status in March 2026. She now manages a live $1 million funded account with Axi.
Her journey reflects the core philosophy behind Axi Select — identifying committed traders and providing them with a transparent pathway to access larger capital allocations based on performance rather than upfront funding requirements.
“Axi Select was created to open opportunities for talented traders around the world,” said Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select at Axi. “Ms. Wang’s progression to Pro M status demonstrates how experience, discipline, and the right support structure can unlock new levels of performance. We are proud to celebrate another major milestone for trading talent within the program.”
Axi Select allows traders to develop their strategies within a structured framework, offering performance-based capital scaling of up to USD $1 million. The program combines education, risk management parameters, and professional trading infrastructure designed to help traders grow consistently.
As participation in Axi Select continues to expand globally, achievements like Ms. Wang’s underline Axi’s commitment to supporting traders seeking long-term success in increasingly competitive financial markets.
About Axi
Axi is a global online trading brand offering access to forex, shares, indices, commodities, and digital assets. Through initiatives such as Axi Select, Axi supports traders worldwide with education, technology, and professional trading tools.
Media Contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com
For more information about Axi Select, visit: https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program
The Axi Select programme is only available to clients of AxiTrader LLC. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. This content may not be available in your region. Not intended as investment advice. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.
SOURCE: Axi Trader LLC
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.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Standing Ovation Raises 30 Mln Euros To Scale Dairy Protein Expansion
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31 (Bernama) -- Standing Ovation, a French precision fermentation pioneer producing next-generation proteins, has secured a 30 million euros Series B financing round, including 25 million euros in equity. (1 Euro = RM4.61)
The round was led by the Ecotechnologies 2 fund and Crédit Mutuel Innovation, alongside existing investors, with participation from Danone Ventures, Angelor, Newtree and Noshaq. An additional five million euros in non-dilutive financing was provided by Bpifrance and a banking syndicate.
According to a statement, the funding follows a 16 million euros Series A and will support the commercial rollout of Standing Ovation’s proteins in the United States, with expansion into Europe and Asia planned from the end of 2027.
“With the support of leaders like Bel and Danone alongside our industrial partners, our patented technology is becoming the focal point for an industry-wide shift toward sustainable, high-performance proteins.
“Backed by strong technological barriers to entry, we are accelerating our rollout and helping to strengthen European food sovereignty,” said the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Yvan Chardonnens, and its Co-founder and Managing Director, Romain Chayot.
Standing Ovation is redefining dairy protein production through a patented process that converts whey permeates into high-value caseins, a premium ingredient in strong global demand across the agri-food sector.
Building a model where farmers and manufacturers thrive together, the company is also advancing a circular production model, turning dairy side-streams into new revenue streams for producers while providing the food industry with a reliable and sustainable source of protein.
Based in Paris, Standing Ovation has secured eight patent families supporting its technology, which upcycles agricultural sugars and milk whey into high-quality casein.
The process offers environmental benefits by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water usage, while also lowering dependence on international supply chains through the use of local resources.
-- BERNAMA
GIESECKE+DEVRIENT REPORTS RECORD 2025 GROWTH, EXPANDS SECURITYTECH
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) reaffirmed its position as a global leader in SecurityTech for mission-critical infrastructure in fiscal year 2025, achieving revenue of 3.2 billion euros despite exchange rate effects. (1 Euro = RM4.65)
The company achieved a record order intake of 3.6 billion euros, while adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 211 million euros. The substantial free cash flow of 119 million euros provides additional leeway for future investments.
“SecurityTech forms the indispensable foundation of modern societies. Record-breaking order intake and profitability and pioneering customer projects in critical security areas highlight the company’s current performance and future relevance.
“G+D is investing decisively, transforming with a clear vision and bringing innovations into real-world applications quickly, reliably, and securely,” said G+D Group chief executive officer, Ralf Wintergerst.
In a statement, G+D said its diverse portfolio across digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology continues to deliver resilience against market volatility.
The company is investing in next-generation security technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security architectures, cybersecurity solutions, and secure identity technologies. A new AI hub in Canada is accelerating the transfer of innovative AI solutions into market-ready products.
Strategic acquisitions, such as Xtec Inc, a United States specialist in digital identity and access management, are expanding G+D’s capabilities in high-growth sectors and supporting its long-term transformation strategy.
G+D is also demonstrating technological leadership in major projects, including being the first-ranked contractor in the ECB framework for offline digital euro payments, actively contributing to the future of digital currencies in Europe.
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The company achieved a record order intake of 3.6 billion euros, while adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached 211 million euros. The substantial free cash flow of 119 million euros provides additional leeway for future investments.
“SecurityTech forms the indispensable foundation of modern societies. Record-breaking order intake and profitability and pioneering customer projects in critical security areas highlight the company’s current performance and future relevance.
“G+D is investing decisively, transforming with a clear vision and bringing innovations into real-world applications quickly, reliably, and securely,” said G+D Group chief executive officer, Ralf Wintergerst.
In a statement, G+D said its diverse portfolio across digital security, financial platforms, and currency technology continues to deliver resilience against market volatility.
The company is investing in next-generation security technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security architectures, cybersecurity solutions, and secure identity technologies. A new AI hub in Canada is accelerating the transfer of innovative AI solutions into market-ready products.
Strategic acquisitions, such as Xtec Inc, a United States specialist in digital identity and access management, are expanding G+D’s capabilities in high-growth sectors and supporting its long-term transformation strategy.
G+D is also demonstrating technological leadership in major projects, including being the first-ranked contractor in the ECB framework for offline digital euro payments, actively contributing to the future of digital currencies in Europe.
-- BERNAMA
VISUAL BANK EXPANDS AI TRAINING DATA SOLUTION FOR JAPANESE SPEECH MODELS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Visual Bank Inc, via its subsidiary amanaimages Inc, has announced the expansion of its Qlean Dataset, a premium artificial intelligence (AI) training data solution for developers building high-performance Japanese speech foundation models.
The expansion strengthens its position in providing rights-cleared datasets for research and development and large-scale AI applications.
“As demand for culturally contextualised foundation models grows, high-quality, legally compliant Japanese training data is becoming increasingly critical.
“Visual Bank is committed to bridging the gap between raw content and production-ready AI systems through rigorous data preparation and engineering,” said its chief executive officer, Saneyuki Nagai, in a statement.
The datasets are fully rights-cleared for commercial use and aligned with global compliance standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
They include high-fidelity audio assets recorded at 48 kilohertz (kHz)/16-bit or higher, enabling capture of both studio-quality speech and diverse acoustic environments.
In addition, the datasets support detection of harmful language, including hate speech and abusive prompts, and include evaluation datasets aligned with international benchmarks such as MMSU to assess reasoning and linguistic nuance in Japanese.
The solution also incorporates Japan-specific audio, including traditional and urban sound environments, to support multimodal and spatial AI applications.
The datasets are available through AI Data Recipe, which offers both ready-to-use datasets and customised data production, including speaker casting, recording and annotation tailored to specific development needs.
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The expansion strengthens its position in providing rights-cleared datasets for research and development and large-scale AI applications.
“As demand for culturally contextualised foundation models grows, high-quality, legally compliant Japanese training data is becoming increasingly critical.
“Visual Bank is committed to bridging the gap between raw content and production-ready AI systems through rigorous data preparation and engineering,” said its chief executive officer, Saneyuki Nagai, in a statement.
The datasets are fully rights-cleared for commercial use and aligned with global compliance standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
They include high-fidelity audio assets recorded at 48 kilohertz (kHz)/16-bit or higher, enabling capture of both studio-quality speech and diverse acoustic environments.
In addition, the datasets support detection of harmful language, including hate speech and abusive prompts, and include evaluation datasets aligned with international benchmarks such as MMSU to assess reasoning and linguistic nuance in Japanese.
The solution also incorporates Japan-specific audio, including traditional and urban sound environments, to support multimodal and spatial AI applications.
The datasets are available through AI Data Recipe, which offers both ready-to-use datasets and customised data production, including speaker casting, recording and annotation tailored to specific development needs.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
CLOUDERA TO SHOWCASE “AI ANYWHERE” CAPABILITIES AT AWS SUMMITS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Cloudera has announced its participation as a sponsor in the 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Summit series across major global cities, showcasing its “AI Anywhere” capabilities for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
In a statement, the company said it will demonstrate how organisations can operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across cloud and on-premises infrastructure without compromising governance, security, and data compliance requirements.
The events will be held in Paris, Sydney, Hamburg, Madrid, Washington, D.C., Jakarta, Zurich and Tokyo.
“Our collaboration with AWS is central to delivering on the promise of AI Anywhere. By combining Cloudera’s hybrid data platform with AWS’s cloud capabilities, organisations can run AI workloads wherever needed while maintaining governance, security and portability,” said Cloudera Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Channels, Michelle Hoover.
The company’s presence at AWS Summits builds on its collaboration with AWS in supporting enterprises to modernise data architectures and accelerate AI adoption, particularly as hybrid cloud strategies become increasingly prevalent.
Across AWS Summit events, Cloudera will host interactive booth experiences featuring live demonstrations, expert consultations, and giveaways, offering attendees hands-on insights into real-world AI and data use cases.
Among the event highlights, Cloudera will hold live demonstrations and a session on AI-driven humanitarian aid at the Paris event on April 1, and host a lightning talk along with a networking reception at the Sydney event on May 13 to 14.
At Hamburg on May 20, the company will conduct a breakout session, demos, and giveaways, while at Madrid on June 4, it will explore cognitive bias in AI systems and how organisations can ensure reliable, production-ready AI deployment.
Cloudera will also maintain a presence at AWS Summits in Tokyo (June 25), Washington, D.C. (June 30), Jakarta (Aug 6), and Zurich (Sept 2).
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In a statement, the company said it will demonstrate how organisations can operationalise artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across cloud and on-premises infrastructure without compromising governance, security, and data compliance requirements.
The events will be held in Paris, Sydney, Hamburg, Madrid, Washington, D.C., Jakarta, Zurich and Tokyo.
“Our collaboration with AWS is central to delivering on the promise of AI Anywhere. By combining Cloudera’s hybrid data platform with AWS’s cloud capabilities, organisations can run AI workloads wherever needed while maintaining governance, security and portability,” said Cloudera Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Channels, Michelle Hoover.
The company’s presence at AWS Summits builds on its collaboration with AWS in supporting enterprises to modernise data architectures and accelerate AI adoption, particularly as hybrid cloud strategies become increasingly prevalent.
Across AWS Summit events, Cloudera will host interactive booth experiences featuring live demonstrations, expert consultations, and giveaways, offering attendees hands-on insights into real-world AI and data use cases.
Among the event highlights, Cloudera will hold live demonstrations and a session on AI-driven humanitarian aid at the Paris event on April 1, and host a lightning talk along with a networking reception at the Sydney event on May 13 to 14.
At Hamburg on May 20, the company will conduct a breakout session, demos, and giveaways, while at Madrid on June 4, it will explore cognitive bias in AI systems and how organisations can ensure reliable, production-ready AI deployment.
Cloudera will also maintain a presence at AWS Summits in Tokyo (June 25), Washington, D.C. (June 30), Jakarta (Aug 6), and Zurich (Sept 2).
-- BERNAMA
Bitget Leads BTC and ETH Futures Liquidity in TokenInsight March Report
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), ranked first in BTC and ETH futures liquidity in TokenInsight’s March 2026 Crypto Exchange Liquidity Report, leading all surveyed exchanges in both market depth and execution quality.
The ranking comes at a time when market volatility is driving larger and more frequent trades across digital assets. In this environment, liquidity is no longer just a benchmark, it directly impacts trading outcomes. According to the report, Bitget led cumulative BTC and ETH futures depth at both the 0.05% and 0.1% market depth bands. In futures execution quality, Bitget recorded the lowest slippage for $1 million BTC futures sell orders at 0.014% and for $1 million ETH futures sell orders at 0.025%, reinforcing the platform’s strength in handling larger trade sizes under live market conditions. Bitget also posted the tightest BTC futures bid-ask spread among all exchanges surveyed.
“Liquidity quality matters most when markets are moving quickly and execution becomes part of the trading outcome,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “What stands out in this report is not only depth, but consistency across major futures pairs where institutional and active traders are most sensitive to execution efficiency.”
Beyond futures, Bitget ranked second globally in BTC and ETH spot liquidity in both order book depth and spot slippage performance across the $500k and $1M order sizes. TokenInsight identified Bitget among the leading venues for tokenized gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) futures, where it ranked within the top tier for market depth and execution quality, reflecting broader user participation across crypto and macro-linked assets.
The findings point to a broader shift in trading behaviour, as trading activity increasingly spans digital assets and commodity-linked instruments. As macro volatility continues to influence capital allocation, deeper liquidity across both digital assets and commodity-linked instruments has become a defining factor in how users and institutions access global markets through unified trading infrastructure.
Bitget's UEX model is designed to support this shift by bringing crypto and tokenized assets into a single trading environment. As users seek more efficient ways to navigate markets, liquidity and execution consistency remain key to delivering a reliable trading experience.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/23d6da77-30c5-43e8-ad7c-85b95a71b2c0
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.
The ranking comes at a time when market volatility is driving larger and more frequent trades across digital assets. In this environment, liquidity is no longer just a benchmark, it directly impacts trading outcomes. According to the report, Bitget led cumulative BTC and ETH futures depth at both the 0.05% and 0.1% market depth bands. In futures execution quality, Bitget recorded the lowest slippage for $1 million BTC futures sell orders at 0.014% and for $1 million ETH futures sell orders at 0.025%, reinforcing the platform’s strength in handling larger trade sizes under live market conditions. Bitget also posted the tightest BTC futures bid-ask spread among all exchanges surveyed.
“Liquidity quality matters most when markets are moving quickly and execution becomes part of the trading outcome,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “What stands out in this report is not only depth, but consistency across major futures pairs where institutional and active traders are most sensitive to execution efficiency.”
Beyond futures, Bitget ranked second globally in BTC and ETH spot liquidity in both order book depth and spot slippage performance across the $500k and $1M order sizes. TokenInsight identified Bitget among the leading venues for tokenized gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) futures, where it ranked within the top tier for market depth and execution quality, reflecting broader user participation across crypto and macro-linked assets.
The findings point to a broader shift in trading behaviour, as trading activity increasingly spans digital assets and commodity-linked instruments. As macro volatility continues to influence capital allocation, deeper liquidity across both digital assets and commodity-linked instruments has become a defining factor in how users and institutions access global markets through unified trading infrastructure.
Bitget's UEX model is designed to support this shift by bringing crypto and tokenized assets into a single trading environment. As users seek more efficient ways to navigate markets, liquidity and execution consistency remain key to delivering a reliable trading experience.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/23d6da77-30c5-43e8-ad7c-85b95a71b2c0
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.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Axi Launches New Axi Select Webinar Series Following Successful Bloomberg Campaign
SYDNEY, March 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global online trading provider Axi has announced the launch of a new educational webinar series under its Axi Select programme, expanding its trader education initiative following the successful completion of its recent Bloomberg campaign. The first webinar is scheduled to take place in April 2026 and will form part of an ongoing series designed to deliver expert-led market insights and practical trading education to Axi’s global trading community.
The new webinar series represents the next phase of Axi’s commitment to supporting trader development through accessible, professional-grade education. Building on strong audience engagement generated during the Bloomberg campaign, the initiative aims to provide traders with deeper market understanding, structured learning opportunities, and direct access to experienced market professionals.
Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select at Axi, said:
“The Bloomberg campaign highlighted a growing demand for credible, expert-led education that helps traders better understand today’s fast-moving markets. Launching the Axi Select webinar series allows us to continue that conversation by giving traders direct access to insights, analysis, and practical knowledge designed to support long-term trading development.”
The inaugural session will be hosted by Cassandra Ng, a financial markets analyst, educator, and trading specialist with extensive experience delivering market commentary and trading education to global audiences. The session will focus on market outlooks, trading frameworks, and risk management principles aimed at helping traders navigate evolving market conditions with greater confidence.
Cassandra commented:
“Education is essential for traders looking to build consistency and discipline in the markets. This webinar series is designed to simplify complex market movements and provide actionable insights that traders can apply within their own strategies.”
About the Presenter
Cassandra Ng is a prop firm trader and market analyst at an award-winning research firm - where her research powers the decisions of thousands of traders every day. Her speciality is in Elliott wave and Fibonacci - which she uses to forecast where the markets are heading. With years of experience working with retail and professional traders, her speciality is in translating complex financial concepts into practical trading knowledge through webinars, workshops, and market analysis.
The webinar series extends Axi’s broader mission to empower traders through education, technology, and structured development opportunities. By moving from broadcast engagement into interactive learning experiences, Axi continues to strengthen its focus on providing meaningful value beyond trading access alone.
Registration is now open, and traders can secure their place by visiting:
https://axicorp.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h2n3EqLTT-qQww5BZtrx2g
About Axi
Axi is a global online trading brand offering access to forex, shares, indices, commodities, and digital assets. Through initiatives such as Axi Select, Axi supports traders worldwide with education, technology, and professional trading tools.
Media Contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com
For full details on the Axi Select program, visit: https://www.axi.com/int/funded-trader-program
The Axi Select program is only available to clients of AxiTrader LLC. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. This content may not be available in your region. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service. Standard trading fees and minimum deposit apply.
SOURCE: Axi Trader LLC
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.
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Friday, March 27, 2026
AM Best Upgrades Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of Hanoi Reinsurance Joint Stock Corporation
SINGAPORE, March 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “bbb+” (Good) from “bbb” (Good) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Vietnam National Scale Rating (NSR) of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Hanoi Reinsurance Joint Stock Corporation (Hanoi Re). In addition, AM Best has revised the outlook of the Long-Term ICR to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR and the NSR is stable.
The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Hanoi Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also factor in rating enhancement from Hanoi Re’s ultimate parent, HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G.
The upgrade of the Long-Term ICR reflects Hanoi Re’s strengthened balance sheet strength fundamentals in recent years. Hanoi Re’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. Capital requirements have increased in fiscal year (FY) 2025 following strong business growth and higher investment risk, though the company’s capital adequacy remains robust, nonetheless. The company’s investment portfolio is of moderate risk, with investments mainly allocated toward cash and term deposits, and the remainder held in non-rated corporate bonds and affiliated private equity investments. The company’s high retrocession dependence to support its underwriting of large commercial risks is viewed as an offsetting factor, though reinsurance counterparty risk is mitigated partially by the company’s quality panel of retrocession counterparties.
AM Best views the company’s operating performance as strong, as evidenced by its five-year average return-on-equity ratio of 14.4% (FY 2021-2025). Operating earnings improved in FY 2025, supported primarily by improvements in underwriting performance. Underwriting performance showed a recovery in FY 2025 supported by favourable loss reserve development, reduction in management expenses and premium rate increases. Investment returns, consisting mainly of interest and dividend income, is expected to remain a key contributor to the company’s overall earnings.
Hanoi Re is one of the two domestic reinsurers in Vietnam, with a significant volume of business sourced from its affiliated company, PVI Insurance Corporation. The company has a moderate underwriting risk given its sizeable exposure to catastrophe-exposed property and engineering lines, although potential losses are mitigated partially by catastrophe retrocession.
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The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Hanoi Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also factor in rating enhancement from Hanoi Re’s ultimate parent, HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G.
The upgrade of the Long-Term ICR reflects Hanoi Re’s strengthened balance sheet strength fundamentals in recent years. Hanoi Re’s risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. Capital requirements have increased in fiscal year (FY) 2025 following strong business growth and higher investment risk, though the company’s capital adequacy remains robust, nonetheless. The company’s investment portfolio is of moderate risk, with investments mainly allocated toward cash and term deposits, and the remainder held in non-rated corporate bonds and affiliated private equity investments. The company’s high retrocession dependence to support its underwriting of large commercial risks is viewed as an offsetting factor, though reinsurance counterparty risk is mitigated partially by the company’s quality panel of retrocession counterparties.
AM Best views the company’s operating performance as strong, as evidenced by its five-year average return-on-equity ratio of 14.4% (FY 2021-2025). Operating earnings improved in FY 2025, supported primarily by improvements in underwriting performance. Underwriting performance showed a recovery in FY 2025 supported by favourable loss reserve development, reduction in management expenses and premium rate increases. Investment returns, consisting mainly of interest and dividend income, is expected to remain a key contributor to the company’s overall earnings.
Hanoi Re is one of the two domestic reinsurers in Vietnam, with a significant volume of business sourced from its affiliated company, PVI Insurance Corporation. The company has a moderate underwriting risk given its sizeable exposure to catastrophe-exposed property and engineering lines, although potential losses are mitigated partially by catastrophe retrocession.
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Contact
Ong Xin Ya
Financial Analyst
+65 6303 5024
xinya.ong@ambest.com
Chris Lim, FCII, CFA
Director, Analytics
+65 6303 5018
chris.lim@ambest.com
Christopher Sharkey
Associate Director, Public Relations
+1 908 882 2310
christopher.sharkey@ambest.com
Al Slavin
Senior Public Relations Specialist
+1 908 882 2318
al.slavin@ambest.com
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Bitget Challenges the Definition of an Exchange With New Brand Film
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 26 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released a new brand film that questions a long-standing assumption in finance: why are markets still fragmented? The brand film introduces its UEX platform, built around the message "Trade Global Alpha in One."
The film presents a unified trading environment where cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, commodities, and precious metals are accessible through a single, unified account. It reflects a broader evolution in how users engage with markets, as activity increasingly spans multiple asset classes shaped by global macro conditions.
Recent market dynamics have highlighted the interconnected nature of financial assets. Movements in interest rates, commodities, currencies, and equities are increasingly linked, prompting users to look beyond single-market strategies. The brand film captures this shift, positioning Bitget's UEX as an environment designed to support cross-asset participation within one system.
"What an exchange is supposed to look like hasn't been questioned," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Users are approaching markets differently, they are focused on opportunities across assets, and platforms need to reflect that. What we've built with UEX shows our commitment to bring the TradFi, crypto and universal assets under one roof."
The platform is built around Crypto and TradFi tabs side by side, enabling users to view and access a range of markets without moving between separate accounts or interfaces. Rather than focusing on individual asset classes, the UEX model aligns with a market environment where trading activity increasingly moves across assets in response to shared macro drivers. This approach allows users to respond to developments in one market while maintaining positions in others within the same system.
Within UEX, execution, capital allocation, and risk management are handled through a unified account structure. The film highlights four elements of the UEX experience: visibility across global markets, consistent execution supported by liquidity infrastructure, capital efficiency through a unified margin system, and an integrated ecosystem that includes trading tools and AI-supported features.
The release of the brand film reflects Bitget's expansion beyond traditional exchange models, bringing digital assets and traditional financial instruments into a unified trading environment. It closes with "Get the idea?" — less a tagline, more a quiet challenge to an industry still shaped by legacy assumptions, where the structure of exchanges has yet to catch up with the reality of how markets move.
To view the video, visit here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/c6218fca-4ea4-429c-a76c-d3b19d29b4f7
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
The film presents a unified trading environment where cryptocurrencies, stocks, forex, commodities, and precious metals are accessible through a single, unified account. It reflects a broader evolution in how users engage with markets, as activity increasingly spans multiple asset classes shaped by global macro conditions.
Recent market dynamics have highlighted the interconnected nature of financial assets. Movements in interest rates, commodities, currencies, and equities are increasingly linked, prompting users to look beyond single-market strategies. The brand film captures this shift, positioning Bitget's UEX as an environment designed to support cross-asset participation within one system.
"What an exchange is supposed to look like hasn't been questioned," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Users are approaching markets differently, they are focused on opportunities across assets, and platforms need to reflect that. What we've built with UEX shows our commitment to bring the TradFi, crypto and universal assets under one roof."
The platform is built around Crypto and TradFi tabs side by side, enabling users to view and access a range of markets without moving between separate accounts or interfaces. Rather than focusing on individual asset classes, the UEX model aligns with a market environment where trading activity increasingly moves across assets in response to shared macro drivers. This approach allows users to respond to developments in one market while maintaining positions in others within the same system.
Within UEX, execution, capital allocation, and risk management are handled through a unified account structure. The film highlights four elements of the UEX experience: visibility across global markets, consistent execution supported by liquidity infrastructure, capital efficiency through a unified margin system, and an integrated ecosystem that includes trading tools and AI-supported features.
The release of the brand film reflects Bitget's expansion beyond traditional exchange models, bringing digital assets and traditional financial instruments into a unified trading environment. It closes with "Get the idea?" — less a tagline, more a quiet challenge to an industry still shaped by legacy assumptions, where the structure of exchanges has yet to catch up with the reality of how markets move.
To view the video, visit here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/c6218fca-4ea4-429c-a76c-d3b19d29b4f7
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
GASENTEC APPOINTS MANOJ NARENDER MADNANI AS PRESIDENT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- GasEntec, the global modular Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technology and infrastructure platform, has announced the appointment of Manoj Narender Madnani as its President.
Madnani will oversee global strategy, sovereign partnerships, and capital formation as GasEntec expands its technology-led LNG platform across high-growth markets in the Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Its Executive Chairman, Chong-ho Kwak in a statement said Madnani brings deep experience in cross-border energy infrastructure, capital markets, and sovereign engagement, strengthening the company’s ability to scale responsibly and drive long-term growth.
Madnani has over three decades of experience across the global energy value chain, including his recent role as Managing Director, International at MARA, where he supported energy and digital infrastructure initiatives across the Global South.
He previously spent nearly a decade with Kulczyk Investments, leading cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions across Europe, Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
GasEntec delivers modular LNG regasification and floating terminal solutions designed to accelerate deployment timelines and support energy security in markets requiring reliable, flexible baseload capacity.
Founded in South Korea, GasEntec has delivered LNG infrastructure projects across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, serving sovereign, utility, and industrial clients.
-- BERNAMA
Madnani will oversee global strategy, sovereign partnerships, and capital formation as GasEntec expands its technology-led LNG platform across high-growth markets in the Gulf, India, Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Its Executive Chairman, Chong-ho Kwak in a statement said Madnani brings deep experience in cross-border energy infrastructure, capital markets, and sovereign engagement, strengthening the company’s ability to scale responsibly and drive long-term growth.
Madnani has over three decades of experience across the global energy value chain, including his recent role as Managing Director, International at MARA, where he supported energy and digital infrastructure initiatives across the Global South.
He previously spent nearly a decade with Kulczyk Investments, leading cross-border energy and infrastructure transactions across Europe, Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
GasEntec delivers modular LNG regasification and floating terminal solutions designed to accelerate deployment timelines and support energy security in markets requiring reliable, flexible baseload capacity.
Founded in South Korea, GasEntec has delivered LNG infrastructure projects across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, serving sovereign, utility, and industrial clients.
-- BERNAMA
DENODO JOINS OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE DATA, AI INTEROPERABILITY
KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Denodo, a leader in data management, has joined the Open Semantic Interchange (OSI), an open source initiative aimed at creating a universal, vendor-neutral specification to standardise fragmented data definitions across organisations.
According to a statement, OSI seeks to enhance interoperability across tools and platforms by enabling consistent metrics and definitions across dashboards, notebooks, and machine learning models.
“A universal, vendor-neutral semantic standard is critical for enterprises to accelerate innovation and unlock greater business value from AI and analytics. We are excited to join the OSI and collaborate with Snowflake and other industry leaders to define the next-generation semantic standard.
“Through OSI, Denodo will enable interoperability between our semantic layer and other semantic technologies, helping customers drive measurable business outcomes,” said its Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Kijoon Lee.
Led by Snowflake and supported by ecosystem partners across multiple domains and industries, including business intelligence (BI), data governance, and artificial intelligence (AI), OSI aims to establish a common, open format for semantic metadata.
The initiative is expected to accelerate the adoption of AI and BI tools, streamline operations, and reduce complexity by enabling organisations to unify data definitions, leading to more comprehensive, accurate data analysis and data product sharing to fuel AI innovation.
As a member of OSI, Denodo will contribute to building a transparent, community-driven standard for semantic model sharing, ensuring consistency and interoperability of business metrics and definitions.
OSI is set to revolutionise interoperability within the data and AI ecosystem by providing a transparent, community-driven standard to simplify data operations, unlock new possibilities for innovation, and help organisations build more flexible and future-ready data infrastructures.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
CLOUDERA EVOLVE26: AI INNOVATION MEETS DATA ANYWHERE
KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Cloudera, a leader in delivering AI to data anywhere, announced the registration opening for its annual global data and artificial intelligence (AI) conference, EVOLVE26.
The event will showcase practical strategies for enterprises to unlock AI innovation and achieve real-world business impact by ensuring access to data across hybrid cloud environments, according to Cloudera in a statement.
Cloudera chief executive officer, Charles Sansbury highlighted the strategic importance of the event, stating that AI is only as powerful as the data strategy behind it and noting EVOLVE26 is focused on helping enterprises move from experimentation to real results, unlocking the value of AI, no matter where the data lives, without compromise.
EVOLVE26 will convene industry visionaries, customers, and partners in four global technology hubs: Singapore on Aug 20, Sao Paulo on Sept 10, New York on Oct 14, and Dubai on Nov 5.
The conference will focus on leveraging AI with a consistent cloud experience that enables organisations to run applications across public clouds, on-prem data centres, and the edge.
Core discussions will address critical business objectives, including reducing risk, strengthening security and governance, controlling costs, and driving measurable outcomes, particularly for regulated industries.
Attendees can expect actionable insights through visionary keynotes, hands-on labs, and exclusive "Meet the Experts" sessions. Breakout sessions are structured around three core themes: Operationalising AI Across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments; Building Enterprise Expertise and Ecosystem Advantage; and Designing High-Performance Data Strategies for Measurable Impact.
The event will also feature an expo zone showcasing groundbreaking solutions for scalable and secure data management. Cloudera will announce the winners of its Data Impact Awards, which recognise outstanding data-driven projects that have delivered significant business impact globally.
-- BERNAMA
The event will showcase practical strategies for enterprises to unlock AI innovation and achieve real-world business impact by ensuring access to data across hybrid cloud environments, according to Cloudera in a statement.
Cloudera chief executive officer, Charles Sansbury highlighted the strategic importance of the event, stating that AI is only as powerful as the data strategy behind it and noting EVOLVE26 is focused on helping enterprises move from experimentation to real results, unlocking the value of AI, no matter where the data lives, without compromise.
EVOLVE26 will convene industry visionaries, customers, and partners in four global technology hubs: Singapore on Aug 20, Sao Paulo on Sept 10, New York on Oct 14, and Dubai on Nov 5.
The conference will focus on leveraging AI with a consistent cloud experience that enables organisations to run applications across public clouds, on-prem data centres, and the edge.
Core discussions will address critical business objectives, including reducing risk, strengthening security and governance, controlling costs, and driving measurable outcomes, particularly for regulated industries.
Attendees can expect actionable insights through visionary keynotes, hands-on labs, and exclusive "Meet the Experts" sessions. Breakout sessions are structured around three core themes: Operationalising AI Across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments; Building Enterprise Expertise and Ecosystem Advantage; and Designing High-Performance Data Strategies for Measurable Impact.
The event will also feature an expo zone showcasing groundbreaking solutions for scalable and secure data management. Cloudera will announce the winners of its Data Impact Awards, which recognise outstanding data-driven projects that have delivered significant business impact globally.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Bitget and SlowMist Map Emerging Security Risks as AI Agents Begin Executing Trades
VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has collaborated with blockchain security firm SlowMist, to release a joint research report examining the risks emerging as AI systems begin executing trades autonomously. As trading enters this “agentic” phase, where systems move beyond analysis into action, a new category of risk is taking shape, one that traditional security models were not designed to address.
The report highlights a fundamental shift that once AI moves from advisory roles into execution, errors and exploits are no longer isolated events. They can trigger immediate, irreversible financial outcomes. In crypto markets, where transactions settle instantly, a compromised or misdirected agent can act faster than human intervention allows.
“AI is no longer just interpreting markets, it's participating,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “That changes the nature of risk entirely. The question is no longer how intelligent these systems are, but how safely they are allowed to operate.”
According to the research, agent-based systems introduce new attack surfaces across multiple layers, from model inputs to execution pathways. Prompt injection can influence decision-making, malicious plugins can alter behavior and over-permissioned APIs can expose capital to unintended actions. These risks are compounded by the always-on nature of autonomous agents, which operate continuously without direct user oversight.
Rather than treating these as isolated vulnerabilities, the report frames them as systemic. Security in the agentic era must extend beyond application-level safeguards into the architecture of how AI systems interact with capital.
Bitget’s approach reflects this shift. The platform separates intelligence, execution, and asset authorization into distinct layers, reducing the likelihood that any single point of failure can trigger unintended trades. Permissions are structured around least-privilege access, with transaction simulation and verification processes introduced before execution is finalized. These controls are designed to ensure that even as AI agents operate autonomously, their scope remains defined and constrained.
SlowMist’s analysis reinforces the need for a closed-loop security model, where risks are addressed before, during, and after execution. Continuous monitoring, bounded permissions, and verifiable transaction flows form the foundation of this framework, moving security from a reactive process to an embedded system design.
The findings point to a broader reality where AI agents become more integrated into trading, asset management, and on-chain activity; the boundary between user intent and system execution becomes increasingly abstract. In this environment, reliability is no longer determined solely by performance, but by how well systems can operate within controlled limits.
Within Bitget’s UEX model, where crypto assets, derivatives, and tokenized traditional instruments coexist, this shift carries wider implications. As financial activity becomes more automated and interconnected, infrastructure must be designed not only for speed and access, but for containment and resilience. The joint report serves as a reference point for platforms, developers, and users navigating this transition, highlighting that the next phase of financial innovation will depend as much on secure execution as it does on intelligent systems.
To read the full report, visit here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/beaca95e-3522-47e1-b389-7cbe4d911323
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
The report highlights a fundamental shift that once AI moves from advisory roles into execution, errors and exploits are no longer isolated events. They can trigger immediate, irreversible financial outcomes. In crypto markets, where transactions settle instantly, a compromised or misdirected agent can act faster than human intervention allows.
“AI is no longer just interpreting markets, it's participating,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “That changes the nature of risk entirely. The question is no longer how intelligent these systems are, but how safely they are allowed to operate.”
According to the research, agent-based systems introduce new attack surfaces across multiple layers, from model inputs to execution pathways. Prompt injection can influence decision-making, malicious plugins can alter behavior and over-permissioned APIs can expose capital to unintended actions. These risks are compounded by the always-on nature of autonomous agents, which operate continuously without direct user oversight.
Rather than treating these as isolated vulnerabilities, the report frames them as systemic. Security in the agentic era must extend beyond application-level safeguards into the architecture of how AI systems interact with capital.
Bitget’s approach reflects this shift. The platform separates intelligence, execution, and asset authorization into distinct layers, reducing the likelihood that any single point of failure can trigger unintended trades. Permissions are structured around least-privilege access, with transaction simulation and verification processes introduced before execution is finalized. These controls are designed to ensure that even as AI agents operate autonomously, their scope remains defined and constrained.
SlowMist’s analysis reinforces the need for a closed-loop security model, where risks are addressed before, during, and after execution. Continuous monitoring, bounded permissions, and verifiable transaction flows form the foundation of this framework, moving security from a reactive process to an embedded system design.
The findings point to a broader reality where AI agents become more integrated into trading, asset management, and on-chain activity; the boundary between user intent and system execution becomes increasingly abstract. In this environment, reliability is no longer determined solely by performance, but by how well systems can operate within controlled limits.
Within Bitget’s UEX model, where crypto assets, derivatives, and tokenized traditional instruments coexist, this shift carries wider implications. As financial activity becomes more automated and interconnected, infrastructure must be designed not only for speed and access, but for containment and resilience. The joint report serves as a reference point for platforms, developers, and users navigating this transition, highlighting that the next phase of financial innovation will depend as much on secure execution as it does on intelligent systems.
To read the full report, visit here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
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/beaca95e-3522-47e1-b389-7cbe4d911323
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
DMITRY SHUBOV: AI LOCK-IN RISK RISES FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA LEGAL-TECH
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian legal-tech startups targeting United States (US) expansion face mounting compliance and commercial risks as governments and enterprise buyers increasingly favour region-specific artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, in line with projections from Gartner.
“As suggested by Gartner’s findings, decisions about platforms require careful consideration. Founders who treat AI-platform and data-residency decisions as investor-grade deliverables will encounter fewer surprises when entering the US market,” said Dmitry Shubov Consulting Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dmitry Shubov in a statement.
Platform lock-in—driven by sovereign cloud frameworks and country-specific AI ecosystems—is expected to surge from five per cent to 35 per cent by 2027, complicating cross-border deployment strategies.
Founders pursuing US-based pilots, enterprise contracts, or fundraising must now account for stricter data residency, processing, and transfer requirements.
Governments and large buyers are increasingly mandating the use of approved local platforms, limiting cross-border data movement and introducing new operational constraints.
While regional large language models (LLMs) may offer advantages in regulatory alignment and multilingual capability, deploying across multiple jurisdictions can create friction for US customers and investors.
The shift is also raising due diligence standards. US stakeholders now expect investor-grade transparency, including auditable data flow diagrams, clear subprocessor disclosures, and legally compliant transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or binding corporate rules (BCRs).
These evolving requirements have direct commercial implications. Startups that proactively structure data governance frameworks and residency strategies can accelerate procurement cycles, reduce transaction risk, and improve valuation outcomes by addressing investor concerns early.
Dmitry Shubov Consulting advises Southeast Asian legal-tech firms on translating region-specific AI and cloud risks into investor-ready frameworks, including data mapping, contractual playbooks, and US go-to-market strategies.
-- BERNAMA
“As suggested by Gartner’s findings, decisions about platforms require careful consideration. Founders who treat AI-platform and data-residency decisions as investor-grade deliverables will encounter fewer surprises when entering the US market,” said Dmitry Shubov Consulting Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dmitry Shubov in a statement.
Platform lock-in—driven by sovereign cloud frameworks and country-specific AI ecosystems—is expected to surge from five per cent to 35 per cent by 2027, complicating cross-border deployment strategies.
Founders pursuing US-based pilots, enterprise contracts, or fundraising must now account for stricter data residency, processing, and transfer requirements.
Governments and large buyers are increasingly mandating the use of approved local platforms, limiting cross-border data movement and introducing new operational constraints.
While regional large language models (LLMs) may offer advantages in regulatory alignment and multilingual capability, deploying across multiple jurisdictions can create friction for US customers and investors.
The shift is also raising due diligence standards. US stakeholders now expect investor-grade transparency, including auditable data flow diagrams, clear subprocessor disclosures, and legally compliant transfer mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or binding corporate rules (BCRs).
These evolving requirements have direct commercial implications. Startups that proactively structure data governance frameworks and residency strategies can accelerate procurement cycles, reduce transaction risk, and improve valuation outcomes by addressing investor concerns early.
Dmitry Shubov Consulting advises Southeast Asian legal-tech firms on translating region-specific AI and cloud risks into investor-ready frameworks, including data mapping, contractual playbooks, and US go-to-market strategies.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SECURES MAJOR ORDER FOR TWO SUDIRMAN JAKARTA
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that two of its Indonesian subsidiaries have secured a major order to supply 66 elevators, 30 escalators, 404 air-conditioning units, and 38 hand dryers for Two Sudirman Jakarta.
The subsidiaries involved are PT Mitsubishi Jaya Elevator and Escalator, responsible for manufacturing, selling, installing, and servicing the elevators and escalators, and PT Mitsubishi Electric Indonesia, which handles the air-conditioning systems.
The high-quality equipment is expected to enhance the luxury and comfort of the complex, according to a statement.
Two Sudirman Jakarta is a huge mixed-use urban space scheduled to open in the heart of Jakarta at the end of 2028.
The order reflects Mitsubishi Electric’s strong reputation in Indonesia for delivering reliable elevators, escalators, and related services.
The proposal to supply Two Sudirman Jakarta with the air-conditioning units was supported by Mitsubishi Electric’s extensive product lineup and the close cooperation between its group companies.
By providing advanced and dependable solutions, Mitsubishi Electric aims to contribute to safer, more secure, and comfortable urban environments in Indonesia.
-- BERNAMA
The subsidiaries involved are PT Mitsubishi Jaya Elevator and Escalator, responsible for manufacturing, selling, installing, and servicing the elevators and escalators, and PT Mitsubishi Electric Indonesia, which handles the air-conditioning systems.
The high-quality equipment is expected to enhance the luxury and comfort of the complex, according to a statement.
Two Sudirman Jakarta is a huge mixed-use urban space scheduled to open in the heart of Jakarta at the end of 2028.
The order reflects Mitsubishi Electric’s strong reputation in Indonesia for delivering reliable elevators, escalators, and related services.
The proposal to supply Two Sudirman Jakarta with the air-conditioning units was supported by Mitsubishi Electric’s extensive product lineup and the close cooperation between its group companies.
By providing advanced and dependable solutions, Mitsubishi Electric aims to contribute to safer, more secure, and comfortable urban environments in Indonesia.
-- BERNAMA
ABAXX SINGAPORE JOINS SBMA, BOOSTS PHYSICAL GOLD TRADING
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, announced its subsidiary, Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd (Abaxx Singapore), has been accepted as a Local Associate Member of the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA).
“Abaxx has anchored its integrated precious metals market infrastructure in Singapore to align with Asia’s physical trade.
“That approach is consistent with the direction SBMA has set for the next phase of market development, and we look forward to contributing to smarter precious metals markets,” said Abaxx Exchange Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nancy Seah in a statement.
Meanwhile, SBMA CEO, Albert Cheng welcomed Abaxx Exchange, calling the newly launched Abaxx Gold Singapore futures contract a timely addition to Asia’s gold market infrastructure.
Cheng highlighted that the contract seeks to establish a Singapore-based, kilobar-native, physically deliverable benchmark, supported by modernised title and transfer mechanisms.
The SBMA is a non-profit, member-driven industry body that represents key participants across the precious metals value chain, underpinning Singapore’s position as a regional hub for physical gold trading and custody across the Asia-Pacific.
This membership highlights Abaxx’s increasing involvement in the physical gold market, coinciding with growing participation in the Abaxx Exchange’s kilobar futures contract, deliverable into Singapore.
Abaxx is leveraging its co-located spot and futures infrastructure to establish a direct access point for the kilobar market, enabling the next phase of market expansion as the region solidifies its role in global gold trading.
In a recent pilot, the company demonstrated the mobilisation of physical gold as collateral within existing market structures, enabling T+0 ownership transfer to support financing against vaulted inventory.
The transaction illustrates how Abaxx Digital Title can be applied to vaulted gold to address inefficiencies in a US$47 billion segment of gold trade finance, aligning with SBMA’s focus on deepening Singapore’s leadership in bullion services. (US$1=RM3.93)
-- BERNAMA
“Abaxx has anchored its integrated precious metals market infrastructure in Singapore to align with Asia’s physical trade.
“That approach is consistent with the direction SBMA has set for the next phase of market development, and we look forward to contributing to smarter precious metals markets,” said Abaxx Exchange Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nancy Seah in a statement.
Meanwhile, SBMA CEO, Albert Cheng welcomed Abaxx Exchange, calling the newly launched Abaxx Gold Singapore futures contract a timely addition to Asia’s gold market infrastructure.
Cheng highlighted that the contract seeks to establish a Singapore-based, kilobar-native, physically deliverable benchmark, supported by modernised title and transfer mechanisms.
The SBMA is a non-profit, member-driven industry body that represents key participants across the precious metals value chain, underpinning Singapore’s position as a regional hub for physical gold trading and custody across the Asia-Pacific.
This membership highlights Abaxx’s increasing involvement in the physical gold market, coinciding with growing participation in the Abaxx Exchange’s kilobar futures contract, deliverable into Singapore.
Abaxx is leveraging its co-located spot and futures infrastructure to establish a direct access point for the kilobar market, enabling the next phase of market expansion as the region solidifies its role in global gold trading.
In a recent pilot, the company demonstrated the mobilisation of physical gold as collateral within existing market structures, enabling T+0 ownership transfer to support financing against vaulted inventory.
The transaction illustrates how Abaxx Digital Title can be applied to vaulted gold to address inefficiencies in a US$47 billion segment of gold trade finance, aligning with SBMA’s focus on deepening Singapore’s leadership in bullion services. (US$1=RM3.93)
-- BERNAMA
MENLO LAUNCHES FIRST BROWSER SECURITY PLATFORM FOR AI AGENT-DRIVEN ENTERPRISES
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Menlo Security, the leader in human and agentic Browser Security, has unveiled the first Browser Security Platform purpose-built to secure the agentic enterprise, where autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents will outnumber human employees and the browser has become the operating system for both.
Menlo in a statement said the platform provides the first unified control plane that applies machine-speed governance and threat prevention to both human and AI actors, deployed globally on Menlo’s elastic cloud infrastructure.
“By moving protection directly into the browser session, we are enabling organisations to deploy AI agents that work at a scale and speed impossible for humans without opening the door to catastrophic prompt injection or data exfiltration.
“Without this protection, a single compromised AI agent can move laterally across enterprise systems, exfiltrate data, or execute fraudulent transactions at machine speed, with no human in the loop,” said Menlo Security Chief Executive Officer, Bill Robbins.
This launch follows a record fiscal year for Menlo, which surpassed US$140 million in annual recurring revenue with net retention exceeding 120 per cent, alongside a strategic partnership with Google to provide least-privileged remote access to desktop applications and data via the browser for both humans and AI agents. (US$1=RM3.93)
The Menlo Browser Security Platform provides Menlo AI Agent Security that enforces instruction-data separation to ensure agents never mistake malicious data for legitimate commands and are unable to exfiltrate sensitive data.
It also facilitates secure access to applications and data, sanitising inputs so agents can safely replicate human workflows. With least-privileged agent governance, the platform enforces granular controls to prevent autonomous agents from moving laterally or accessing unauthorised data.
By embedding security directly into the browser session, it creates “Architectural Immunity”, neutralising evasive threats before they reach AI agents or human endpoints and providing a unified trust layer for the enterprise.
-- BERNAMA
Menlo in a statement said the platform provides the first unified control plane that applies machine-speed governance and threat prevention to both human and AI actors, deployed globally on Menlo’s elastic cloud infrastructure.
“By moving protection directly into the browser session, we are enabling organisations to deploy AI agents that work at a scale and speed impossible for humans without opening the door to catastrophic prompt injection or data exfiltration.
“Without this protection, a single compromised AI agent can move laterally across enterprise systems, exfiltrate data, or execute fraudulent transactions at machine speed, with no human in the loop,” said Menlo Security Chief Executive Officer, Bill Robbins.
This launch follows a record fiscal year for Menlo, which surpassed US$140 million in annual recurring revenue with net retention exceeding 120 per cent, alongside a strategic partnership with Google to provide least-privileged remote access to desktop applications and data via the browser for both humans and AI agents. (US$1=RM3.93)
The Menlo Browser Security Platform provides Menlo AI Agent Security that enforces instruction-data separation to ensure agents never mistake malicious data for legitimate commands and are unable to exfiltrate sensitive data.
It also facilitates secure access to applications and data, sanitising inputs so agents can safely replicate human workflows. With least-privileged agent governance, the platform enforces granular controls to prevent autonomous agents from moving laterally or accessing unauthorised data.
By embedding security directly into the browser session, it creates “Architectural Immunity”, neutralising evasive threats before they reach AI agents or human endpoints and providing a unified trust layer for the enterprise.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
K-TECH SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED (NASDAQ: KMRK) ANNOUNCES AI and BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR BOARDWARE INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (1204.HK)
HONG KONG and NEW YORK, March 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K-Tech Solutions Company Limited (NASDAQ: KMRK; “K-Tech”), a Hong Kong-based design house specializing in complex electromechanical products and educational hardware, announced signing a memorandum of understanding with Boardware Intelligence Technology Limited (HKEX: 1204.HK; “Boardware”). K-Tech will act as Boardware’s exclusive hardware development and engineering partner for Boardware’s AI and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) product platform.
This partnership expands K-Tech’s capabilities into AI-enabled wearable and neural-interface hardware. The Company will leverage its expertise in rapid prototyping, precision engineering, and production management to support the commercialization of Boardware’s "Barco" Ecosystem, which integrates neural-signal processing with high-performance hardware architecture to enhance Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
The Barco Ecosystem & Platform Portfolio
K-Tech will lead the industrial design, hardware architecture and engineering of three flagship products within the Barco platform:
Barco AR Glasses: Advanced wearable displays that merge augmented reality with real-time AI data overlays. K-Tech’s engineering team will focus on ergonomic miniaturization and thermal management for extended use.
BarcoMind: A neural-interface processing hub designed to interpret bio-signals and translate them into AI commands.
BarcoEar: A biometric audio device designed for seamless voice-AI integration and adaptive environmental audio processing.
These products are powered by Barco OS, Boardware's proprietary operating system designed for low-latency neural data processing. K-Tech will optimize the hardware architecture for Barco OS to support an intuitive, low-latency performance user experience.
"Our partnership with Boardware Intelligence marks an important step in the development of K-Tech Solutions," said Kenneth Kwok, CEO of K-Tech. "By applying our engineering and production expertise to Boardware’s AI and neural technologies, we are moving beyond traditional electromechanical design into AI-wearables and brain-computing interfaces. This collaboration positions us to participate in emerging areas of AI-enabled hardware and, we believe, strengthens our long-term growth profile."
The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development cycle of the Barco product line, allowing for a phased market entry starting in late 2026. For investors, this represents K-Tech's strategic expansion toward technology-intensive hardware manufacturing, positioning the Company as a participant in the development of next-generation AI-enabled devices.
About K-Tech Solutions Company Limited (NASDAQ: KMRK)
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited are principally engaged in the design, development, testing and sale of a diverse portfolio of toy products ranging from simple plastic toy products to more complex electromechanical toy products. Our solution services span across the entire development stage of toy products from design, prototype testing, production management, quality control to after-sales services. We specialize in the development of infant and pre-school educational toys and learning kits.
We started our operation in 2016 and have developed relationships with our customers mainly located in European and North American countries which possess renowned brands and intellectual properties in toy products. We have strong capability in product innovation, design and project management which allow us to provide product development solution to transform conceptual design into prototypes and further into commercialization of toy products. For more information, please visit https://www.k-mark.tech/
About Boardware Intelligence Technology Limited (HKEX: 1204.HK)
Boardware is a premier IT solutions provider and technology innovator. The Company is currently developing the Barco Ecosystem, a suite of AI and brain-computer interface products designed to revolutionize how humans interact with digital environments.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited Investor Relations Contact:
Unit A, 7/F Mai On Industrial Building
17-21 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung
New Territories, Hong Kong
Phone: (+852) 2741 3165
Email: johnnykwok@k-mark.com
SOURCE: K-TECH SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED
This partnership expands K-Tech’s capabilities into AI-enabled wearable and neural-interface hardware. The Company will leverage its expertise in rapid prototyping, precision engineering, and production management to support the commercialization of Boardware’s "Barco" Ecosystem, which integrates neural-signal processing with high-performance hardware architecture to enhance Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
The Barco Ecosystem & Platform Portfolio
K-Tech will lead the industrial design, hardware architecture and engineering of three flagship products within the Barco platform:
Barco AR Glasses: Advanced wearable displays that merge augmented reality with real-time AI data overlays. K-Tech’s engineering team will focus on ergonomic miniaturization and thermal management for extended use.
BarcoMind: A neural-interface processing hub designed to interpret bio-signals and translate them into AI commands.
BarcoEar: A biometric audio device designed for seamless voice-AI integration and adaptive environmental audio processing.
These products are powered by Barco OS, Boardware's proprietary operating system designed for low-latency neural data processing. K-Tech will optimize the hardware architecture for Barco OS to support an intuitive, low-latency performance user experience.
"Our partnership with Boardware Intelligence marks an important step in the development of K-Tech Solutions," said Kenneth Kwok, CEO of K-Tech. "By applying our engineering and production expertise to Boardware’s AI and neural technologies, we are moving beyond traditional electromechanical design into AI-wearables and brain-computing interfaces. This collaboration positions us to participate in emerging areas of AI-enabled hardware and, we believe, strengthens our long-term growth profile."
The collaboration is expected to accelerate the development cycle of the Barco product line, allowing for a phased market entry starting in late 2026. For investors, this represents K-Tech's strategic expansion toward technology-intensive hardware manufacturing, positioning the Company as a participant in the development of next-generation AI-enabled devices.
About K-Tech Solutions Company Limited (NASDAQ: KMRK)
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited are principally engaged in the design, development, testing and sale of a diverse portfolio of toy products ranging from simple plastic toy products to more complex electromechanical toy products. Our solution services span across the entire development stage of toy products from design, prototype testing, production management, quality control to after-sales services. We specialize in the development of infant and pre-school educational toys and learning kits.
We started our operation in 2016 and have developed relationships with our customers mainly located in European and North American countries which possess renowned brands and intellectual properties in toy products. We have strong capability in product innovation, design and project management which allow us to provide product development solution to transform conceptual design into prototypes and further into commercialization of toy products. For more information, please visit https://www.k-mark.tech/
About Boardware Intelligence Technology Limited (HKEX: 1204.HK)
Boardware is a premier IT solutions provider and technology innovator. The Company is currently developing the Barco Ecosystem, a suite of AI and brain-computer interface products designed to revolutionize how humans interact with digital environments.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited Investor Relations Contact:
Unit A, 7/F Mai On Industrial Building
17-21 Kung Yip Street, Kwai Chung
New Territories, Hong Kong
Phone: (+852) 2741 3165
Email: johnnykwok@k-mark.com
SOURCE: K-TECH SOLUTIONS COMPANY LIMITED
Thursday, March 12, 2026
EARTHDAILY DATA MEETS CEOS ANALYSIS READY DATA STANDARD
KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily, a global Earth observation company, announced its data products have achieved CEOS Analysis Ready Data (CEOS-ARD) compliance, a globally recognised standard set by the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS).
This milestone confirms that EarthDaily data meets rigorous international requirements for radiometric calibration, geometric correction, metadata completeness, and interoperability, enabling immediate quantitative analysis with minimal additional user processing.
According to EarthDaily in a statement, this compliance was achieved prior to the full commercial availability of its complete constellation, a rare feat for a commercial Earth observation system.
“This achievement validates the scientific foundation of our data. CEOS-ARD compliance confirms we are delivering science-grade data at commercial scale,” said EarthDaily Chief Executive Officer, Don Osborne in a statement.
The CEOS-ARD framework helps address the persistent challenge in Earth observation where users often lack the infrastructure and expertise required to process raw imagery. Systematic provision of CEOS-ARD reduces that burden and supports more effective decision-making.
EarthDaily’s architecture was intentionally designed to ensure continuity with established scientific archives, enabling comparability and compatibility with Landsat and Sentinel data records. This design allows users to seamlessly integrate EarthDaily data into existing time-series analyses while benefiting from enhanced spectral diversity and daily revisit.
Compliance signals several key deliverables from EarthDaily, including science-grade correction, interoperable datasets structured for robust time-series analysis, and immediate usability for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) workflows.
With six additional satellites launching in May and continued expansion later this year, the EarthDaily Constellation will enter commercial operations in Summer 2026, delivering daily, consistent global coverage supported by this compliant data.
This milestone reinforces EarthDaily’s position as a commercial provider bridging scientific rigour with scalable, AI-ready Earth observation infrastructure.
-- BERNAMA
SMITHS DETECTION SELLS 2,000TH HI-SCAN 6040 CTIX SCANNER
KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March (Bernama) -- Smiths Detection has announced the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, a 3D X-ray scanner designed to enhance aviation security screening through high-resolution computed tomography images and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automatic detection.
The system is deployed at more than 100 airports across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas, helping improve screening efficiency and passenger flow.
In locations where regulations permit, passengers are no longer required to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, helping reduce congestion at airport security checkpoints.
“Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions.
“This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience,” said Smiths Detection Vice President Commercial, Matt Clark in a statement.
The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become widely adopted in aviation security, with its upgradeable platform designed to adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining operational efficiency.
Smiths Detection will showcase the system at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, where visitors can see live demonstrations of the technology and its application in airport checkpoint screening.
Smiths Detection is a global provider of threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence, helping enhance safety and facilitate efficient passenger movement worldwide.
-- BERNAMA
The system is deployed at more than 100 airports across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas, helping improve screening efficiency and passenger flow.
In locations where regulations permit, passengers are no longer required to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, helping reduce congestion at airport security checkpoints.
“Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions.
“This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience,” said Smiths Detection Vice President Commercial, Matt Clark in a statement.
The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become widely adopted in aviation security, with its upgradeable platform designed to adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining operational efficiency.
Smiths Detection will showcase the system at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, where visitors can see live demonstrations of the technology and its application in airport checkpoint screening.
Smiths Detection is a global provider of threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence, helping enhance safety and facilitate efficient passenger movement worldwide.
-- BERNAMA
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
PERSONA AI APPOINTS MICHAEL PERRY AS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.
“We are building Persona to solve real problems in some of the hardest industrial environments. Now we need someone who has taken robots from the lab to the factory floor and built the commercial engine to sustain it,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Nicolaus Radford.
In his new role, Perry will focus on building Persona AI’s commercial framework, engaging strategic partners, enabling early adopters and scaling customer engagements, including working with clients to deploy their first humanoids focused on heavy industrial tasks.
Perry’s appointment comes on the heels of Persona’s agreements with HD Hyundai and POSCO Group to advance humanoid automation in shipyards and steel manufacturing, as well as a pilot programme with the state of Louisiana targeting active heavy-industry environments.
A seasoned robotics and automation executive, Perry has a distinguished track record in driving commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for advanced robotics technologies.
Persona AI in a statement said Perry’s experience across DJI, Boston Dynamics, and Dexterity AI has focused on scaling promising robotic and physical AI technology with enterprise customers.
Operating across Houston and Pensacola, Persona AI is backed by leading investors in robotics and industrial technology. The company develops humanoid robots designed to use standard industrial tools such as welding torches, grinders and power tools in human-scale environments.
Persona AI will exhibit at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, where attendees can meet the team and learn more about the company’s approach to industrial humanoid deployment.
In addition, Radford will appear as a speaker at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, sharing insights on the rise of humanoid robotics, physical AI and the future of automation in real-world industrial environments.
-- BERNAMA
“We are building Persona to solve real problems in some of the hardest industrial environments. Now we need someone who has taken robots from the lab to the factory floor and built the commercial engine to sustain it,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Nicolaus Radford.
In his new role, Perry will focus on building Persona AI’s commercial framework, engaging strategic partners, enabling early adopters and scaling customer engagements, including working with clients to deploy their first humanoids focused on heavy industrial tasks.
Perry’s appointment comes on the heels of Persona’s agreements with HD Hyundai and POSCO Group to advance humanoid automation in shipyards and steel manufacturing, as well as a pilot programme with the state of Louisiana targeting active heavy-industry environments.
A seasoned robotics and automation executive, Perry has a distinguished track record in driving commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for advanced robotics technologies.
Persona AI in a statement said Perry’s experience across DJI, Boston Dynamics, and Dexterity AI has focused on scaling promising robotic and physical AI technology with enterprise customers.
Operating across Houston and Pensacola, Persona AI is backed by leading investors in robotics and industrial technology. The company develops humanoid robots designed to use standard industrial tools such as welding torches, grinders and power tools in human-scale environments.
Persona AI will exhibit at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, where attendees can meet the team and learn more about the company’s approach to industrial humanoid deployment.
In addition, Radford will appear as a speaker at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, sharing insights on the rise of humanoid robotics, physical AI and the future of automation in real-world industrial environments.
-- BERNAMA
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