EDGECONNEX BREAKS GROUND ON AI-READY HYPERSCALE CAMPUS IN GREATER OSAKA

Sam Lee, Managing Director, Market & Commercial Development for EdgeConneX APAC performing the ground‑breaking ritual during the Shinto ceremony.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- EdgeConneX, a pioneer in global Build-to-Suit and Build-to-Density data centre solutions, has commenced development of its first 200-megawatt (MW), artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centre campus in Greater Osaka.

The milestone project, in partnership with Kagoya Asset Management, reinforces the company's commitment to the Japanese market and aims to meet the region’s growing demand for secure, resilient, and advanced digital infrastructure.

“Breaking ground on our first data centre campus in Japan is a landmark moment for EdgeConneX and a significant step in our strategy to bring advanced, AI-ready infrastructure to this critical market.

“With a combined 350MW of capacity planned for the Greater Osaka region, we are well-positioned to support the next wave of cloud and AI adoption, helping to establish Osaka as a top destination for cutting-edge IT infrastructure,” said EdgeConneX Managing Director, Market & Commercial Development APAC, Sam Lee.

Meanwhile, Kyotanabe City Mayor, Takashi Kamimura welcomed the project, expressing confidence that the facility will contribute to the regional economy and support sustainable community development.

According to EdgeConneX in a statement, the new hyperscale campus will span 130,000 square metres, with a 200MW power capacity, and is located approximately 30 kilometres from Osaka’s central business district.

The first phase is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2028, following the company’s January 2025 market entry and local team expansion.

Designed for high-density AI workloads, the Osaka campus will feature a liquid-cooling-capable architecture offering flexibility, modularity, and mission-critical resilience. The facility will fully comply with Japan’s stringent building and seismic codes to ensure operational reliability.

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Bitget Invites Affiliates to Split "The Missing 40%" Revenue Plus $1 Million USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is inviting traders and content creators to claim their share of revenue that most exchanges keep to themselves. The Missing 40% campaign launches today with a $1 million USDT prize pool, built around a single premise: guaranteed 40% of the fees generated by an affiliate's community go back to the affiliate.

The program paid out more than $20M in commissions to over 300k registered affiliates globally, with $600+B in trading volume attributed to affiliate-referred users in the past 30 days. The Missing 40% campaign is designed to bring in the next wave of creators, community managers, and active traders who have yet to claim the revenue they are already generating for someone else.

The split is straightforward. Once a referred user reaches $10,000 in trading volume within their first 30 days, the affiliate earns a 40% commission on every trade that user places for life. At 40% from day one, it is the highest starting rebate in the industry. For retail traders who do not run a public community, Bitget also offers a self-affiliate option — a way to reclaim 40% of their own trading fees without needing an audience at all.

Affiliates manage their share through a personalized dashboard with monthly analytics reports covering conversions, commissions earned, and user behavior insights — giving a clear, ongoing picture of how referred activity translates into income.

Application process is designed to be fast. Applicants need either 100 social media followers or 500 community members to qualify, with a 24-hour review turnaround. Bitget structured the entry requirements this way deliberately. Most competing programs set thresholds that shut out smaller creators before they have a chance to grow, leaving real revenue on the table for both sides.

"Content creators and community builders put real work into growing their audiences, and that work directly drives trading activity on our platform. The least we can do is make sure they see a meaningful return to it. The Missing 40% campaign is our way of saying we take that partnership seriously, a permanent 40% split from day one, lifetime earnings on every referred user, and no hoops to jump through to get there," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

The $1 million USDT prize pool supports campaign rewards, activation bonuses, and milestone incentives throughout the program. Affiliates who submit their application during the campaign period will receive a 600 USDT futures experience voucher package upon approval. The launch follows Bitget's Boost Month initiative in November 2025, which drove meaningful growth in affiliate sign-ups and community engagement across the platform.

Full program details and applications are available 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.

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AM BEST ASSIGNS RATINGS TO STRONGHOLD INSURANCE IN PHILIPPINES

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B (Fair), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bb” (Fair) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of a.PH (Excellent) to Stronghold Insurance Company Inc (Stronghold).

In a statement, AM Best said the outlook assigned to these credit ratings (ratings) is stable.

The ratings reflect Stronghold’s strong balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.

The company’s risk-adjusted capitalisation, measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, is expected to remain at least strong over the medium term. Stronghold’s investment portfolio is low-to-moderate risk, with the majority allocated to cash, deposits, and Philippine government bonds, supported by a reinsurance programme of generally good credit quality.

Operating performance remains adequate, with a five-year average return on equity of 5.7 per cent (fiscal years 2020 to 2024). The company has shown marginal improvement in combined ratios, supported by steady business growth and generally benign loss experience.

In addition, investment income, primarily from interest and rental returns, remains stable and contributes positively to overall earnings, with 2025 operating results staying in positive territory due to consistent underwriting and investment performance.

Stronghold is among the top 10 non-life insurers in the Philippines, with approximately four per cent market share. Key business lines include fire, surety and motor insurance, with premium growth driven in part by large fire policies.

AM Best notes that certain risk exposures, particularly to natural catastrophes such as typhoons and floods, exceed current risk management capabilities, though improvements are expected over time.

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Bitdeer Launches SEALMINER DL1 Air: Achieving 149 J/GH Power Efficiency and 25 GH/s for Scrypt Mining

 

SINGAPORE, March 17 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, today announced the launch of its latest self-developed mining machine, the SEALMINER DL1 Air. Optimized for the Scrypt algorithm, the DL1 Air provides a robust, industrial-grade solution for professional operators, supporting a range of coins headlined by Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE).

By leveraging Bitdeer’s proprietary ASIC technology, the DL1 Air focuses on long-term operational stability and advanced power management to meet the growing demand for high-efficiency mining hardware. 

Key Specifications of the SEALMINER DL1 Air*:

• Hash Rate: 25 GH/s
• Power Efficiency: 149 J/GH
• Power Consumption: 3725W
• Supported Coins: Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Bellscoin (BELLS), Junkcoin (JKC), Luckycoin (LKY), and Pepecoin (PEP)

The DL1 Air features three distinct operating modes—Normal, High Hashrate, and a proprietary Low Power Mode—allowing operators to seamlessly tailor performance to their environment. While the Normal and High Hashrate settings balance stable output with energy efficiency, the Low Power Mode offers a strategic advantage for cost optimization or navigating grid constraints. In this mode, the hashrate can reach 20.5 GH/s, with power efficiency further optimized to 136 J/GH.

The unit inherits the validated SEALMINER Air Cooling architecture, featuring compact dimensions of 197 × 365 × 292 mm and a net weight of 15.5 kg for ease of maintenance and high-density deployment.

The SEALMINER DL1 Air underscores the Company’s commitment to technical excellence and transparency across the Scrypt ecosystem. Bitdeer will continue to uphold the principles of "Innovation, Efficiency, and Stability,” offering global miners higher-quality and more reliable products and services.

*Note: Product performance may vary by ±5% in hashrate and power efficiency, and ±10% in power consumption. Final specifications are based on the delivered units.

About Bitdeer Technologies Group

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia. 

About SEALMINER

SEALMINER, a pioneering brand of mining machines under Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), specializes in offering efficient and sustainable mining solutions. SEALMINER integrates Bitdeer's self-developed SEAL series of mining chips manufactured using advanced process nodes. By continuously improving power efficiency ratios, SEALMINER is dedicated to providing innovative, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @Bitdeer.

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Dmitry Shubov Consulting Attends Founders Meet Up | B2B Networking in Dubai Spotlights Deep, Founder-to-Founder Collaboration

 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 16 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 29‚ 2026, Founders Connects hosted Founders Meet Up | B2B Networking for startup founders‚ investors‚ and ecosystem partners‚ to ease quality peer-to-peer interactions in an exclusive and impactful format that goes beyond simple networking․

It also put an emphasis on structured connections and topic-specific discussions‚ which enabled startups to connect with each other and quickly arrive at practical solutions․ Session topics focused on go-to-market strategies‚ B2B sales‚ partnerships, and scaling in the United Arab Emirates and the MENA region․ The event featured small-group ‘Spotlight’ sessions and structured matchmaking designed to encourage follow-up planning and partnership formation.

The organizers reported a strong turnout from SaaS‚ fintech, and enterprise startups as well as angel investors and service providers‚ highlighting the UAE's increasing status as a regional hub for founder-led collaboration and commercial growth․

Dmitry Shubov, Founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, attended the meetup to meet founders and community leaders in the startup space and to build his network․ Dmitry Shubov said‚ "Events like Founder Connects prove that focused‚ peer-driven conversations are the engine of meaningful startup momentum․ It is the perfect opportunity for solidifying concrete next steps and new partnerships to help founders scale in the region․"

Dmitry Shubov Consulting is a legal tech consulting firm specializing in early-stage legal tech business development and guidance. Dmitry Shubov continues to merge his expertise with the next generation of innovators for knowledge sharing and collaboration. For more information, visit Dmitry Shubov Consulting directly.

About Dmitry Shubov Consulting

At Dmitry Shubov Consulting, our mission is to connect accredited investors with groundbreaking legal technology startups, fostering innovation and growth across Southeast Asia and helping Asian businesses enter the U.S. market. For more information, please visit our website or contact us directly.
Media Contact:

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SOURCE: Dmitry Shubov Consulting

EXPEREO NAMES KEVIN BROWN AS COO TO DRIVE GLOBAL OPERATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a leading global Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its focus on operational integration, efficiency, and scaling customer and supplier-facing functions worldwide.

In a statement, Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms said that Brown’s appointment provides a single point of executive ownership, enabling faster decision-making, clearer operational integration, and stronger execution, marking a key milestone in the company’s next phase of growth.

Meanwhile, Brown said: “I am joining Expereo because it sits at the centre of one of today’s most critical business needs – secure, resilient global connectivity.

“I look forward to driving operational excellence, accelerating transformation, and strengthening the customer experience.”

Brown will oversee operational strategy, transformation delivery, and performance across all customer and supplier-facing functions, working closely with Expereo’s Digital Office to advance its digital transformation.

He brings extensive global leadership experience across telecom, cybersecurity, and Software as a Service (SaaS), most recently serving as NCC Group Global COO, where he built and scaled operating models to drive customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

Previously, Brown led BT’s cybersecurity business, establishing a strong track record of transforming operations into engines of value creation at scale.

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Bitget and B2C2 Partner to Strengthen Institutional Market Access

 

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 11 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a strategic partnership with B2C2, a global leader in institutional digital asset trading. The collaboration brings B2C2's deep, reliable liquidity and execution capabilities to Bitget's institutional ecosystem.

B2C2, founded in 2015 and majority-owned by SBI, the Japanese financial group, is recognised globally for pioneering institutional digital asset market-making and OTC electronic trading.

The company offers consistent liquidity provision with competitive bid-ask spreads, robust credit offerings to eligible counterparties for improved capital utilisation, and efficient settlement. It serves hedge funds, asset managers, brokers, exchanges, and traditional financial institutions active in digital asset markets.

Through the partnership, Bitget is integrating B2C2 as a liquidity provider for access to tighter spreads and more consistent fill quality across varying market conditions.

“For institutional traders, execution quality and reliable liquidity are foundational to performance,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Working with B2C2 strengthens the liquidity layer of the platform, which is essential for supporting institutional participation and improving execution quality across markets. It’s a step toward making the UEX model function at a real institutional scale.”

"This partnership expands market access for both firms," said Thomas Restout, Group CEO at B2C2. "We're delighted to work with Bitget — one of the leading global exchanges — to bring deeper, more reliable markets to their institutional clients across spot and derivatives."

The partnership marks the latest step in Bitget's push to build institutional-grade infrastructure and trading efficiency across its platform, and in B2C2's continued expansion of its liquidity network to leading global venues.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenised stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals, including gold. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™, and has partnered with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads the tokenised TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees across 150 regions worldwide.

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

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. Independent financial advice should always be sought. 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. Please refer to our Terms of Use for further information.

About B2C2 

B2C2 is a global leader in institutional liquidity for digital assets. Founded in 2015, we are trusted by blue chip hedge funds, institutional managers, brokers, crypto exchanges, and crypto foundations. We provide deep, reliable liquidity and pricing in crypto, delivering seamless execution 24/7/365. Majority owned and backed by Japanese financial conglomerate, SBI, B2C2 Ltd is headquartered in the UK, with offices in the US, Japan, Singapore, France and Luxembourg.

B2C2 Ltd is registered in England and Wales under company number 07995888 with its registered office at 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE. B2C2 Ltd is the parent company of the B2C2 group of companies. Products may be provided by different members of the B2C2 group of companies, depending on the jurisdiction of the client and the regulatory status of the product and/or B2C2 group member. B2C2 is a registered trademark.

Media Contacts

Bitget, media@bitget.com
B2C2, B2C2@eternapartners.com

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any financial instruments or services, or to enter into any transaction or trading relationship. Any products and services described are provided by relevant group entities only where permitted, and are subject to applicable laws, regulations, and client eligibility requirements. Certain statements may be forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially.

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SOURCE: Bitget Limited

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