International

HappyBridge and Quranium Partner to Achieve Quantum Leap in Technology

Seoul, South Korea, Sept 3rd , 2024: HappyBridge, a leading developer of blockchain and financial solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Quranium, the world’s first hybrid quantum-proof Digital Ledger Technology (DLT) infrastructure. HappyBridge, together with KT, introduced the world's first blockchain wallet using quantum communication technology in 2021. HappyBridge launched qWallet to commercialize this innovation and filed a patent for its proprietary Quantum Key Distribution-based (QKD) security technology, which is renowned for being unhackable. HappyBridge was subsequently selected as KT's first financial cloud partner, and by integrating this

Husain AHZ Al-Musallam honored with Egypt NOC Award for his contributions to Aquatic Sports

In a ceremony in Cairo on the 26th August, Husain AHZ Al-Musallam, President of World Aquatics, was honored with the prestigious Egypt NOC Award by the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports. This accolade acknowledges Al-Musallam’s exceptional leadership and dedication to the development of aquatic sports globally. The event also saw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the World Aquatics Training and Development Centre in Cairo, a first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East. This center will serve as a hub for nurturing

Verofax secures $3M in Bridge funding to deploy AI & AR experiences to tourists and sports fans

  ABU DHABI, UAE, Aug 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Verofax Limited, a Web3 services company, today announced closing a $3M bridge round led by international investors Plug & Play Tech Center, Navig8 Group, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology, Trove Capital UK follow-on investment, Jawa Brothers Advisory, with Alzamil Pedco CVC and Tracecore CVC completing the list of investors. Verofax applies patented Web3 technologies such as Blockchain, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence to provide 'Elevated tourist, shopper and brand marketing experiences', enabling destinations, retailers and sports stadiums

Bringing Chinese Culture to the World through Digital Distribution

- Embracing NFT 2.0 with Digitally Inspired Treasures from Dunhuang Art HONG KONG, Aug 21, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - To better promote Chinese culture globally, Beiwen Digital, a subsidiary of Beijing Cultural Investment Development Group Co., Ltd. and a directly affiliated enterprise of the Publicity Department of Beijing Municipal Committee, has collaborated with Hong Kong JM Enigma Capital Limited to pioneer the NFT 2.0 era of digital collectibles by integrating cultural assets with modern technology. Today, they co-hosted a press conference and formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding China's Cultural Digital Assets

Standard Chartered GBA business confidence survey shows sentiment holding up

Findings highlight sustained growth momentum HONG KONG, July 8, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Standard Chartered and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today released the Standard Chartered GBA Business Confidence Index (GBAI) for the second quarter of 2024. The “current performance” index for business activity remained largely unchanged in Q2 at 54.1, compared to 54.3 in Q1, and near its strongest level since Q2 of 2021. The GBAI “expectations” index rose to 54.8 in Q2 from 54.0 in Q1, registering its first rise in five quarters. The figures

SUMMER WEB3FEST 2024: A Resounding Success and a Glimpse into the Future

Crypto Valley, Switzerland - The Swiss WEB3FEST 2024 has concluded with outstanding success, setting new benchmarks in the world of blockchain and WEB3 innovation. From June 5-13, 2024, the event brought together an impressive 4500 attendees, 200 speakers, and 50 exhibitors across 28 events. Some highlights of the festival was the participation of Edward Snowden and the Crypto Valley Visionaries list, honoring the pioneers and innovators of the blockchain space. This year’s festival was embedded around the pivotal Crypto Valley Conference in Switzerland, combining several ecosystems and welcoming both national

GDA Capital & Coinweb Launch The Next Top Blockchain Startup Competition with a $200k+ Prize Pool to Fuel Innovation and Growth in Web3.

  Toronto, ON, GDA Capital and Coinweb are excited to launch the "Next Top Blockchain Startup" Competition for Summer 2024, and with multiple developer tracks from blockchain infrastructure partners. The competition boasts an impressive prize pool of $200,000 USD, with more prizes likely to be secured leading up to the event. Over the four weeks of July, entrepreneurs will benefit from an educational program designed to build thriving businesses and will have the opportunity to secure vital funding by pitching their business in a live case competition setting. The Next

Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

  Collaboration will expand JCB's presence in Southeast Asia and act as a bridge for Soft Space to link Japanese consumers with the region and vice versa KUALA LUMPUR & TOKYO, Jan 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The world's leading fintech player, Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. ("Soft Space"), has announced a new strategic partnership with Japan's only international payment brand, JCB Co. Ltd. ("JCB"). This strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Malaysia for the payment giant and involves a combination of US$5 million investment in Soft

Moxy.io Welcomes Former UBS CFO Thomas Gustinis to Its Executive Team and to the board of the Moxy Foundation

Zug, Switzerland – Moxy.io proudly announces the appointment of Thomas Gustinis, a key figure in treasury management of UBS, as its previous Global Chief Financial Officer. This landmark hire underscores Moxy.io’s ambition to fortify its leadership team with unparalleled financial expertise and vision, propelling the company towards new horizons in the competitive blockchain and gaming industries. Thomas Gustinis brings to Moxy.io a storied career in global finance, having helmed UBS's treasury operations, where he was instrumental in steering the banking giant through complex financial landscapes and maximizing operational efficiency and

Crypto.com’s Dubai Entity Receives Full Operational Approval

Crypto.com Exchange for Institutional Investors Launches as First Operational Milestone April 9, 2024, Dubai - Crypto.com, trusted by more than 80 million customers worldwide and the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy, announced today that its Dubai entity, CRO DAX Middle East FZE, has received full operational approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and is launching the Crypto.com Exchange for institutional investors as its first operational milestone. This operational approval follows Crypto.com’s fulfillment of the pre-operational conditions stipulated in the Virtual Asset Service Provider Licence granted

HDEX Becomes the First UK Company to Participate in the Technological Revolution in Camarines Norte, Philippines

A milestone marking the beginning of a new era of collaboration and innovation for a sustainable future. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [LONDON CITY, UK] - HDEX, the World’s First Hydrogen Exchange, has made history by becoming the first company from the United Kingdom to take part in the groundbreaking technological revolution in Camarines Norte, Philippines. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the economic development of both nations and sets the stage for a new era of collaboration and innovation. "We are thrilled to be the first UK company to

Gome Fin Tech Announced Annual Results of 2023

  Commercial Factoring Progresses Despite Stability Diversified Businesses Ready for Development HONG KONG, Mar 29, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Gome Finance Technology Co., Ltd.(Stock Code:628.HK,“Gome Fin Tech”or “the Company”,with its subsidiaries,the“Group”), announced its audited annual results for the year ended 31 December, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”). In 2023, the global geopolitical risks are frequent, the lack of economic recovery momentum and the widening trend of differentiation among countries are highlighted, and the risk spillover from European and US banks under the global high interest rate environment also casts a