Eight Sleep Reaches $1.5B Valuation, Accelerates Predictive AI for Health

Eight Sleep Reaches $1.5B Valuation, Accelerates Predictive AI for Health

Capital fuels the company's shift from sleep optimization to predictive AI health platform

NEW YORK, March 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Eight Sleep, the leading sleep technology company, today announced a new strategic round led by Tether Investments, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The investment will fund Eight Sleep’s expansion from sleep optimization into predictive, AI-driven health — building a system that anticipates disruptions to recovery and intervenes before they occur.

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The round follows a milestone year. In 2025, Eight Sleep achieved free cash flow positivity while launching three new products — Pod 5, Pod Pillow Cover, and Thermal Blanket — expanding globally to 34 countries, and conducting the most rigorous clinical validation in the company's history. Two peer-reviewed studies show the Pod reduces menopausal hot flashes by 56% and, for the first time in any consumer device, restores the body's natural circadian temperature rhythm during sleep, improving cardiovascular recovery markers.

With Eight Sleep's advancements over the last year, the Company is shifting its focus from sleep optimization to AI-driven preventative health. Eight Sleep is applying predictive intelligence directly to the human body, transforming the bedroom into an intelligent health platform that creates the optimal conditions for recovery before any disruption occurs.

From reactive to predictive: the AI agent

Eight Sleep's Pod tracks biometrics — sleep stages, heart rate, HRV — and automatically adjusts temperature and elevation to improve sleep. Until now, the system has been reactive: reading signals during the night and making real-time adjustments that have been clinically proven to deliver better sleep.

The company is now building a predictive AI agent that anticipates how a user's night will unfold and acts before disruption occurs. The system simulates thousands of scenarios — a warm room, late exercise, a large meal, elevated stress — and optimizes the sleep environment before the user gets into bed.

Eight Sleep’s models are trained on more than one billion hours of real-world sleep data from users in 35+ countries — a proprietary dataset unmatched in scale, diversity, and fidelity. Early pilots of daytime AI-driven guidance have already driven measurable behavior change: nearly half of participants adjusted activity timing, caffeine intake, or sleep schedules based on automated insights.

Expanding into regulated health

Eight Sleep is advancing clinical and regulatory work in the United States, including FDA filings for sleep apnea detection and mitigation. FDA clearance would transform the Pod from a wellness product into a regulated health platform capable of screening, detecting, and intervening at population scale, passively, every night.

"Sleep was just the beginning,” said Matteo Franceschetti, Co-founder and CEO of Eight Sleep. “We've built the most advanced AI-powered health sensing system in the world — one that learns your body better every night and acts on that knowledge. This investment gives us the resources to take that intelligence beyond the bedroom and into every dimension of personal health. What we're building doesn't exist yet — a system that understands your body better each night and acts on that knowledge. Our goal is to build the defining health technology company of this generation."

“We believe advanced personalized AI is the perfect pathway to understand and expand human potential,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Eight Sleep has the potential to define the future of health tech by building intelligence that learns, scales, and evolves directly with humankind, turning advanced AI into practical, everyday insights and enhancements about core human biology. By helping people better understand sleep, recovery, and long-term health, Eight Sleep is laying the groundwork for a new standard in longevity-focused technology that is truly personalized, can function in any condition, directly on-device, resilient, and aligned with how people live. The age of human-first health intelligence has started.”

Investment priorities

The capital will be deployed across three areas: scaling R&D to accelerate predictive model development; expanding clinical trials and regulatory pathways; and deepening global commercial partnerships in priority markets.

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep is the first company to bring sleep fitness to the world by combining technology, physiology, and data to unlock deeper sleep and better health. Its products are trusted by professional athletes, including F1 driver Charles Leclerc and top American tennis player Taylor Fritz, business leaders, and health-conscious consumers across the globe. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year,” Eight Sleep continues to redefine the future of sleep. Its products are available in over 34 countries at eightsleep.com.

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XSOLLA ACQUIRES WETAPS, LAUNCHES VIETNAM GAMING MOR SERVICES

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the acquisition of Ho Chi Minh City-based publisher Wetaps Corporation and the simultaneous launch of its Merchant of Record (MoR) services in Vietnam.

This strategic initiative establishes Xsolla as the country's first licensed MoR for games, providing global developers a seamless and compliant single solution for market entry, payments, and publishing approvals.

“Vietnam has quickly risen to become both a vital domestic market and a global leader in game exports,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish in a statement.

He stated that becoming the first licensed MoR helps developers and publishers overcome barriers so they can expand their businesses and reach millions of new players with confidence in Vietnam.

Vietnam has rapidly emerged as a global gaming powerhouse, surpassing established leaders in mobile game exports with over 6.7 billion downloads, and the domestic market is projected to exceed US$430 million by 2025. (US$1=RM3.93)

Xsolla's launch directly addresses the hurdles international publishers face, including fragmented payments and complex regulatory requirements.

The acquisition and the launch are part of Xsolla's Global Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships (GSIP) efforts to expand local publisher assets and build direct-to-consumer infrastructure in high-growth markets.

By combining Wetaps' deep regulatory expertise and co-publishing capabilities with Xsolla's global commerce platform, the company is positioned to offer an end-to-end market entry and monetisation solution.

Key advantages of Xsolla Vietnam include accelerated market entry, allowing for quick launches via an established approval framework. The service also ensures regulatory compliance, offering simplified procedures and reduced risk through strong ties with government regulators.

Furthermore, it provides access to local payments, including over five major methods such as MoMo, ZaloPay, and Napas, alongside revenue optimisation through a streamlined payout structure and optimised revenue share. Xsolla also offers localised support, featuring a curated partner network and dedicated customer support for the Vietnamese market.

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XSOLLA LAUNCHES UNIFIED CROSS-PLATFORM SDK TO STREAMLINE GAME MONETISATION

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced the availability of Xsolla SDK, a unified, cross-platform software development kit that consolidates the company’s personal computer (PC), mobile and web monetisation tools into a single download.

Launched at the GDC Festival of Games 2026, the Xsolla SDK introduces built-in Payments, Login, Catalog and Offerwall integration, allowing developers to configure pricing and inventory once and deploy across all supported platforms without reconfiguration.

Xsolla President, Chris Hewish said game developers require tools that can operate seamlessly across platforms without adding technical burden.

“Game developers can trust the Xsolla SDK because it is built on a proven infrastructure already scaling with some of the world’s biggest games. No matter where developers are building, they now have access to the same powerful monetisation tools that streamline revenue and simplify payment integration,” he said in a statement.

The Xsolla SDK is powered by two decades of building payment and monetisation tools exclusively for game developers, with the company having processed more than US$10 billion in total payments and supported thousands of titles across different platforms, regions and regulatory environments. (US$1=RM3.93)

Through a single integration, developers can deploy their commerce capabilities to iOS, Android, PC and the web, including support for out-of-store distribution. The SDK also enables developers to activate Offerwall to generate incremental revenue from non-paying users through advertiser-funded rewarded tasks, without upfront costs.

In addition, developers can manage a single catalogue and shared inventory across in-app purchases, bundles, subscriptions, Offerwall and web shops, eliminating the need to reconfigure products and offers between different sales channels.

The development kit also allows developers to retain full ownership and operational control, including setting prices, managing offers and maintaining direct relationships with players. It further supports unified player identity and inventory across devices to help reduce churn caused by fragmented cross-platform experiences.

To support global expansion, the Xsolla SDK offers access to more than 1,000 payment methods across over 200 regions and 130 currencies. Xsolla operates as a merchant of record and manages tax, fraud prevention and regulatory compliance on behalf of developers.

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CIRRUS EXPANDS TO SINGAPORE, ADVANCES NOVEL EYE THERAPIES

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Cirrus Therapeutics, a global ocular immunology company, announced several business and pipeline updates to support its strategy of advancing first-in-class and best-in-class therapies for chronic blinding diseases.

The updates include expanding its global footprint to Singapore, forming a strategic partnership with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and unveiling a next-generation retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell therapy as its second pipeline programme.

“Our presence in Singapore well positions us to leverage critical research, clinical development and partnering opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We look forward to collaborating with A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and renowned clinician-scientist Dr Xinyi Su to accelerate advancement of cutting-edge ocular medicines, including our differentiated next-generation RPE cell therapy,” said Cirrus Therapeutics Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Ying Kai Chan in a statement.

The company established a new research and development (R&D) site in Singapore, expanding its infrastructure beyond its United Kingdom science origins and United States presence, gaining access to the Asia-Pacific biopharma market. Si Hui Tan, who previously led the first-in-class liver regeneration programme at Lerna Biopharma, has been appointed as Director, Pipeline and Site Head, Singapore.

Related to the expansion, Cirrus entered into a multi-million dollar strategic collaboration with Singapore’s A*STAR. This partnership is aimed at accelerating the advancement of innovative ophthalmic assets, including Cirrus’ newly unveiled second pipeline programme. The collaboration will be led by A*STAR IMCB Executive Director, Dr Su.

Cirrus unveiled its second pipeline programme, a novel RPE cell therapy designed for the treatment of centre-involving geographic atrophy (GA). This next-generation cell therapy is differentiated, offering the potential for class-leading vision restoration due to its capacity to function and survive in the hostile GA environment.

The company also continues to advance its lead programme—a novel ocular gene therapy aimed at restoring IRAK-M to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression and preserve central vision.

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Open Campus, Le & Associates, and SKALE partner to pilot credential-powered job matching initiative in Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Campus, the community-led decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education, today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Le & Associates and SKALE in relation to the intended launch of a credential-powered job matching initiative focused on the Vietnamese market.

The collaboration will combine Open Campus’s education ecosystem and credential and identity infrastructure with Le & Associates’s recruitment expertise and SKALE’s digital recruitment platform to enable candidates to share verified achievements directly with employers, and allow companies to screen applicants based on validated skills rather than solely self-reported resumes. Further details on the rollout will be announced in due course.

The pilot will initially focus on high school and university students entering the workforce and evaluate how trusted, portable credentials can improve alignment between candidates’ verified skills and employers’ hiring requirements.

Ms. Pham Thi My Le, founder and chairwoman at Le & Associates, said: “In Vietnam’s fast-moving labor market, candidates and employers often struggle to clearly signal and match skills and capabilities. Verifiable credentials can help bridge this gap by giving employers more trusted information, while enabling candidates to present their achievements with greater clarity and confidence.”

Mr. Truong Binh Nguyen, chief executive officer of SKALE, said: “SKALE is proud to contribute our online recruitment platform to this initiative. By leveraging AI-powered matching and intelligent screening, we seek to accelerate hiring cycles, enhance talent quality, and foster a more transparent and scalable bridge between enterprises and educational institutions.”

Jonah Lau, project lead and core contributor at Open Campus, said: “Vietnam is a market where education, skills, and employment pathways are rapidly evolving. We are excited to collaborate with Le & Associates and SKALE to demonstrate how verifiable credentials can be used in real hiring workflows - helping learners demonstrate what they have achieved and supporting employers to evaluate candidates with more trusted signals of skills and capabilities.”

As the initiative progresses, insights from the pilot will inform future development of credential‑powered recruitment, supporting the wider adoption of Open Campus ID and verifiable credentials across Vietnam’s talent economy.

About Le & Associates
Founded in 2001, Le & Associates (L&A) is a leading human resources solutions provider in Vietnam and a member of L&A Holdings. With over two decades of experience, L&A specializes in comprehensive workforce solutions, including staffing, outsourcing, mass recruitment, payroll management, and HR services.

L&A currently deploys more than 26,000 employees nationwide and delivers over 200 successful projects each year. By combining deep local market expertise with advanced HR technology, L&A helps businesses optimize their human capital and achieve sustainable growth.

About SKALE
SKALE is an AI-driven HR technology platform that helps organizations attract, assess, and develop talent with advanced AI matching and data-driven recruitment solutions. Built on competency frameworks and intelligent screening, SKALE streamlines hiring and enhances workforce performance for clients across Vietnam and the region.

About Open Campus
Open Campus is a community-led DAO that is building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education. Core contributors to the Open Campus DAO include Animoca Brands, TinyTap, NewCampus, RiseIn, and HackQuest. Together, they are working with Open Campus to enhance the education system for teachers, learners, and institutions by using innovative blockchain protocols and funding initiatives. Open Campus has launched EDU Chain, an Arbitrum Orbit blockchain designed for consumer-facing education apps and on-chain education finance (EduFi).

Media contacts
Le & Associates: cs@l-a.com.vn
SKALE: ask@skale.asia
Open Campus: info@opencampus.xyz

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​The World’s Most Important Residence and Citizenship Programs in 2026

LONDON, Feb 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While European programs continue to set the benchmark globally, the latest rankings in the 2026 edition of Henley & Partners’ Residence and Citizenship Programs report reveal a marked recalibration in the investment migration landscape. Europe’s appeal is increasingly being challenged by dynamic competitors across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean — signaling a shift in how globally mobile capital and talent are repositioning for the future.

Malta retains 1st place in the 2026 Global Citizenship Program Index for the 11th consecutive year, and Greece once again tops the 2026 Global Residence Program Index. The rankings are published as part of the most established comparative benchmark of investment migration options, independently assessed by a panel of leading internationally recognized immigration and citizenship experts as well as academics, economists, and country risk experts.

New Entrants and Rapid Climbers Reshape the Rankings

The UAE records the year’s most striking rise, moving from 5th to joint 2nd place on the Global Residence Program Index and entering the Top 3 for the first time. Strong upward momentum is also evident across Asia-Pacific and Central America, with Costa Rica, New Zealand, Panama, and Singapore all climbing the rankings, alongside steady gains by Malaysia, Mauritius, and Thailand.

Three countries make notable first appearances on the Global Residence Program Index: Uruguay enters in 5th place, Saudi Arabia debuts in 9th, and the Maldives in 11th — underscoring the widening geographic spread of competitive residence offerings.

A similar pattern of recalibration is evident on the Global Citizenship Program Index, where several established Caribbean and MENA programs improve their positions and two new entrants — Samoa and São Tomé and Príncipe — join the rankings for the first time.

Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman at Henley & Partners, says the findings mark an important inflection point for policymakers. “Together, the 2026 results reflect a structural evolution: Europe remains highly attractive, but its relative dominance is declining. Forward-thinking countries such as Singapore and the UAE are engaging strategically with globally mobile investors. At a time when foreign direct investment, entrepreneurial talent, and fiscal resilience are critical, policy certainty and openness are decisive competitive advantages.”

Governments Compete for Capital and Talent

Millionaire migration projections for 2026 point to an unprecedented wave of affluent families relocating across borders, with the leading destinations for net inflows all operating formal residence and/or citizenship frameworks designed to attract international investors and entrepreneurs. Reflecting this accelerating competition, Henley & Partners onboarded clients from 95 countries over the past 12 months — clear evidence that structured domicile portfolio management is becoming mainstream among globally mobile families.

Against this backdrop, the two indexes published today benchmark 40 leading programs — selected from over 100 worldwide — across key criteria including reputation, quality of life, compliance, investment requirements, tax efficiency, processing standards, and mobility outcomes. Together, they provide a comparative measure of how effectively countries position themselves to attract and retain globally mobile investors and talent.

Dr. Juerg Steffen, Chief Executive Officer at Henley & Partners, says residence and citizenship programs have evolved into core instruments of economic government strategy rather than simple revenue channels. “Governments are deploying these frameworks to secure long-term advantage — attracting entrepreneurs, investors, and internationally mobile families who contribute to innovation and growth. At the same time, for globally exposed households, mobility planning has become a core element of risk management and opportunity creation. Jurisdictions that offer clarity, stability, and attractive pathways to residence and citizenship are positioning themselves to win.”

Wealth on the Move

Interactive digital comparisons of the 40 different residence and citizenship programs are also available, enabling global investors and wealthy families to select what matters most to them when weighing up their options. 

Dominic Volek, Group Head of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, says the data confirms a fundamental global shift. “Wealth is relocating at an unprecedented pace. Where it ultimately concentrates will depend on how credibly countries design immigration frameworks for investors, entrepreneurs and wealthy families. Countries that combine economic dynamism, legal certainty, political stability, strong infrastructure, and clear pathways for applicants are emerging as the primary net inflow destinations. Where credible mobility options exist, capital and talent follow.” 

He adds that this reflects a deeper reassessment of risk and permanence. “Residence and citizenship rights are increasingly assembled rather than inherited — structured portfolios of access rights built to create resilience across generations. Families that approach mobility as a deliberate long-term strategy, rather than a contingency plan, will be best positioned to absorb shocks, capture opportunity, and preserve optionality in a world where both capital and talent are highly fluid.” 

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Sarah Nicklin
Group Head of PR
sarah.nicklin@henleyglobal.com
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NIPPON KINZOKU EXPANDS MAGNESIUM ALLOY FOIL SALES

Magnesium Alloy Foil (Alloy: AZ31B, Thickness: 0.05 mm, Width: 100 mm)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a pioneer in the rolling of magnesium alloys, has announced a strategic expansion in the sales of its magnesium alloy foil, positioned as a core "Eco-Product" to help reduce environmental impact.

The company said in a statement the high-performance material offers the lightest weight among practical metals and features superior vibration-damping properties, addressing a wide range of industrial applications.

The magnesium alloy foil is currently used in the chassis of personal computers (PCs) and smartphones, and the company expects strong growth in demand from the expanding extended reality (XR) device market, beyond mobile PCs.

Nippon Kinzoku said it has integrated its proprietary rolling and material development technologies to establish mass-production capability for ultra-thin magnesium alloy foil, achieving a thickness of as low as 0.044 millimetres.

The product features long-length coils that enable stable production of difficult-to-roll magnesium, allowing continuous processing and improving manufacturing efficiency.

It also offers high strength and formability comparable to thicker plates, enabling press-forming with the same ease as standard-gauge magnesium alloys.

In addition, its vibration-damping properties help absorb noise and vibration, enhancing audio quality in speaker diaphragms and improving stability in mobile device chassis.

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