XSOLLA, ACCELBYTE UNVEIL INTEGRATED GAME BACKEND, PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

 

Graphic: Xsolla

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers through a founding partnership with AccelByte, a fully managed extensible games backend platform.

Concurrently, Xsolla has opened a closed testing programme for a combined solution that pairs AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) with Xsolla's global payments and monetisation tools.

Select developers can now apply for early access and help shape the integration ahead of its broader launch, according to Xsolla in a statement.

“Our first test partners will help us prove that a studio can stand up backend services and global payments together, without staffing separate teams for each, and get to market faster as a result,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.

Meanwhile, AccelByte Chief Executive Officer and Technical Director, Junaili Lie said: “We are excited to partner with Xsolla, which shares our belief in making powerful technology accessible to studios of every size. By combining our technology and expertise, we can help studios launch faster, operate smarter, and reach players globally.”

Under the partnership, Xsolla brings AccelByte's backend services together with its payments and monetisation solutions in one integrated stack, shaped by direct input from studios shipping live games. This allows studios to avoid stitching separate solutions together on their own.

During the closed testing period, partner studios will help validate the feature set and modular implementation options. AccelByte's backend services, including player management and matchmaking, will be combined with Xsolla's payment, subscription, monetisation and identity services in an interoperable layer.

In addition, studios can stand up and operate live game services without building backend infrastructure in-house or staffing dedicated LiveOps teams, reducing time-to-market and accelerating iteration cycles.

Through Xsolla's global game payment platform, participating studios gain access to more than 1,000 payment methods across over 200 geographies, opening new revenue channels for games.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Launches Fixed Coupon Notes for US Stock rTokens

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the Fixed Coupon Note (FCN) Plan, bringing a structured product commonly used in traditional finance to tokenized US stocks. The new FCN structure allows users to subscribe with USDT and earn a predefined USDT coupon during the holding period.

Bitget is the first crypto exchange to combine the FCN structure with USDT settlement and US stock rToken delivery. The launch expands the ways users can access traditional financial assets through Bitget, moving beyond spot trading to structured strategies built around tokenized equities. The FCN Plan is designed for users who are interested in gaining exposure to US stocks but prefer to enter at a specific price instead of buying immediately at the prevailing market price. At launch, the product is linked to popular US stock rTokens including SNDK, MRVL, SKHY, NVDA, and MU.

Users subscribe with USDT and select a strike price at which they are comfortable acquiring the linked rToken. If the observation price at maturity is at or above the strike price, the user receives the USDT principal plus the predefined USDT coupon. If the observation price is below the strike price, the principal is converted into the linked rToken at the strike price, while the coupon is paid in USDT. The structure provides an alternative to placing a conventional limit order. While a limit order allows investors to wait for a preferred entry price, the capital allocated to that order can remain idle until it is executed. FCN enables the platform to set their target price in advance while earning a coupon during the product term, regardless of which of the two settlement outcomes occurs at maturity.

“There are times when you want exposure to a stock but the price is not where you want it to be,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “FCN gives users a set price they are comfortable buying at and earn while they wait. Bringing stocks onto Bitget was one part of building UEX. Now we are giving users more ways to access and use these assets, beyond simply buying and selling them on spot.”

The launch further expands Bitget's rToken ecosystem and its Universal Exchange strategy, which brings crypto and traditional financial assets into a unified trading environment. By combining USDT, tokenized US stocks and a structured product mechanism used in traditional finance, FCN adds another route for users to access and manage traditional assets on Bitget.

FCN is a non-principal-protected structured product. If settlement occurs in rTokens, users remain exposed to movements in the price of the underlying asset and may incur losses if its price declines further.

To mark the launch, Bitget will run a limited-time FCN campaign from August 17 to September 18, 2026, with rewards available to eligible first-time and cumulative subscribers.

For more information about Bitget FCN, 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, 500+ 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 such as 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 | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord

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

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/523c4e00-de32-4d02-8745-be5d7956c706

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

TEMPLAFY LAUNCHES FREE AI AGENT FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, has launched the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free artificial intelligence (AI) agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.

Available to download from Microsoft Marketplace and free for individual PowerPoint users, the add-in brings document agents directly into the presentation workflow, enabling both the creation of new presentations and editing tasks.

According to Templafy, users can ask the agent to create new slides, rewrite or translate a presentation, fix formatting, add editable charts and tables, as well as review content, through a conversational interface before it is shared.

“By bringing agents directly into PowerPoint, we are extending AI from creation into iteration, so users can keep working with the agent as their presentation evolves, inside the workflow they already know.

“When connected to Templafy, this becomes even more powerful as the agent is grounded in company knowledge and governed centrally, bringing the speed of AI together with the context and control enterprises need,” said Templafy Chief Product Officer, Oskar Konstantyner in a statement.

Templafy customers can connect the agent to approved company content and context, including templates and layouts, content libraries, brand rules, product information and business data. This enables teams to use AI while drawing on information and content their organisation already trusts.

Meanwhile, for enterprises, this can mean less time spent searching for the right slide, checking the latest messaging or correcting branding and formatting at the end of the process.

Templafy said Microsoft 365 administrators can also deploy the add-in to relevant users or groups across the organisation, in addition to centrally distributing rules governing AI document creation, reducing the need for complex prompting or configuration by individual users.

-- BERNAMA

ABNORMAL AI SECURES IMDA ACCREDITATION FOR GOVERNMENT, ENTERPRISE ADOPTION

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Abnormal AI, a behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) security platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and recognised as a trusted solution for government and enterprise adoption.

The accreditation status, effective July 1, positions Abnormal to pursue expanded engagement with Singapore government agencies and enterprises through IMDA's streamlined procurement process and market access channels.

Abnormal Regional Director, ASEAN, Sebastian Murphy said the accreditation reflected that the company’s platform has undergone IMDA’s robust evaluation process, giving Singaporean agencies and enterprises a validated path to adopt behavioural AI security.

“It reflects the investment we have made in this region over the past several years. We are looking forward to deepening our work with IMDA and the customers and partners we serve here,” added Murphy in a statement.

The IMDA Accreditation programme helps enterprise technology companies scale in the region. IMDA-accredited companies undergo independent evaluation across business and operations, technical capability and financial standing, giving government agencies and large enterprises confidence to adopt their solutions.

Being enrolled in the programme also gives companies access to IMDA's "Greenlane" procurement track, which is designed to substantially shorten typical government procurement timelines, as well as introductions to government decision-makers through IMDA's ecosystem.

Abnormal's accreditation status comes as organisations across Singapore and the broader ASEAN region contend with a rise in AI-generated social engineering, business email compromise, and identity-based attacks that typically bypass traditional, rules-based defences.

By establishing per-entity baselines across identities and environments, the company’s platform is designed to detect and stop sophisticated attacks, including many that have not been seen before, without relying on static rules or threat signatures.

Abnormal intends to continue evaluating opportunities to grow its presence in Singapore and across ASEAN, with additional investment in local go-to-market resources and government engagement expected in the near term.

-- BERNAMA

XSOLLA ADDS OVER 15 PAYMENT METHODS TO EXPAND GLOBAL REACH

Graphic: Xsolla

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has added more than 15 new payment methods to Xsolla Payments ahead of Gamescom 2026, spanning Asia and Oceania; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and the Americas.

“Players in these markets are ready to spend. They just need to pay the way they already pay everywhere else. Every method we add is one more market where a developer can capture a sale they would have lost at checkout,” said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.

Xsolla in a statement said game developers and publishers can now accept the local payment methods players already use across markets from Indonesia and the Philippines to Germany, France, and the United States, without additional integration.

According to Xsolla, the shift towards local payment methods is reshaping the digital payments landscape well beyond emerging markets. Across Europe, banks and regulators are building account-to-account and instant-payment alternatives to international cards, while the demand for local and instant payment options is growing worldwide.

Merchants that add a market’s top payment methods alongside cards have seen sales grow by up to 35 per cent, based on Xsolla data. Integrating more than 15 new methods helps developers capture previously unreachable revenue and reduce checkout abandonment, while allowing studios to expand their global reach without additional development complexity.

In Asia and Oceania, new methods include Mandiri in Indonesia, ShopeePay in the Philippines, LINE Pay in Taiwan, Octopus in Hong Kong, 7/11 (Konbini) in Japan and Zip Co in Australia. China UnionPay also expands its coverage into new regions and adds 35 local currencies.

Meanwhile, in EMEA, developers gain Wero in Germany and Belgium; Pay by Bank in Romania and Bulgaria; FLOA Pay, a buy-now, pay-later option in France; Bancomat Pay and MyBank in Italy; IRIS Commerce in Greece; and CliQ in Jordan.

In the United States (US), Aeropay brings Pay by Bank to Xsolla Payments, allowing players to pay directly from their bank accounts, one of the fastest-growing ways US consumers pay online.

The new methods are delivered through the existing Xsolla Payments integration, so developers already using the platform can enable options relevant to their markets without additional development work.

-- BERNAMA

CROSSBOW NAMED AS GEAR MEMBER, CONTRIBUTING PAYMENT SECURITY EXPERTISE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity, an enterprise cybersecurity partner, has been selected to serve on the PCI Security Standards Council’s (PCI SSC) 2026–2028 Global Executive Assessor Roundtable (GEAR) for its third consecutive term.

The roundtable is a direct channel between payment security assessors and PCI SSC leadership, and Crossbow is one of 33 organisations selected for the 2026–2028 term, according to a statement.

“Continuing as a GEAR member for a third consecutive term is a meaningful milestone for Crossbow and reflects our ongoing engagement with the global payment security community,” said Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity Head of GRC Operations, Sabeena Job.

Meanwhile, PCI Security Standards Council Executive Director, Gina Gobeyn said GEAR brings together experienced industry leaders whose expertise and perspectives help guide the continued evolution of PCI security standards and programmes.

“We look forward to working with Crossbow Enterprise Cybersecurity as we continue advancing our shared mission of helping organisations protect payment data around the world,” added Gobeyn.

Crossbow’s continued role on GEAR enables it to contribute practical perspectives on evolving payment technologies and global compliance standards, helping support security frameworks that remain effective and relevant.

The company brings nearly 12 years of experience across cybersecurity consulting, payment security, assessment, compliance and advisory services, spanning India, Asia Pacific, the Gulf Cooperation Council, the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.

-- BERNAMA

Northern Trust Expands Fund Administration Mandate With First Sentier In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Northern Trust has expanded its relationship with First Sentier Group after being appointed fund administrator for First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds, a Singapore unit trust offering.

Under the expanded mandate, Northern Trust will provide custody, fund accounting and transfer agency services for the funds, combining its local Singapore transfer agency capabilities with its global operating platform, according to a statement.

Northern Trust Country Head of Singapore, Yen Leng Ong said the expanded mandate strengthens the company's fund administration support for retail investors in the region and represents an important milestone for its Singapore operations and local transfer agency capabilities.

Meanwhile, First Sentier Group Chief Operating Officer, Amanda Gazal said the appointment supports the continued simplification of the group's global operating model and strengthens service consistency across its fund ranges.

The appointment expands a broader global relationship between the two firms that began in 2006, further broadening the scope of services Northern Trust provides to First Sentier Group.

Northern Trust provides asset servicing solutions to global investment managers, including fund administration, global custody, investment operations outsourcing and data solutions across various asset classes.

-- BERNAMA

84% of Singapore Consumers Say Age-Gated Content Can Harm Minors, Putting Pressure on Platforms to Strengthen Age Assurance

 

^{84% of Singapore Consumers Say Age-Gated Content Can Harm Minors, Putting Pressure on Platforms to Strengthen Age Assurance}


New Jumio research also finds 81% of consumers in Singapore are willing to verify their age online and reveals growing support for reusable identity as a proportionate path to protecting minors and personal data


SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered identity intelligence, today released new findings from its 2026 Online Identity Study, revealing strong consumer support for protecting minors online and growing expectations for platforms to implement effective, proportionate age assurance.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260812013936/en/ 

The research found that 81% of global consumers and 84% in Singapore think access to age-gated materials online is harmful to minors. Consumers also indicated that they are open to participating in age verification efforts, with 75% globally and 81% in Singapore saying they are willing to verify their age online to ensure minors cannot access adult products and platforms.

While 83% of consumers in Singapore also believe age verification is an important tool for preventing access to harmful or restricted content, opinions vary on who bears the ultimate responsibility. When asked who they hold most responsible for protecting minors online, respondents pointed primarily to parents (68%), followed by government agencies (36%), individuals themselves (29%) and tech marketplaces (18%). Notably, 84% in Singapore also support government action to regulate access.

While consumers support stronger protections for minors online, effective age assurance also requires their participation. The findings reveal a challenge for digital platforms: consumers in Singapore want stronger safeguards, but some remain hesitant to complete identity checks or share personal information to enable them.

• 36% of respondents said they would avoid a platform entirely if asked to provide personal data for age verification.
• 46% of respondents said they would choose a less secure or less convenient platform if it meant avoiding identity checks altogether.
• 78% said they would feel more comfortable if they only had to share proof of eligibility rather than full personal details.

The findings underscore the balancing act facing digital platforms: delivering the level of assurance needed to effectively protect minors while making the verification experience proportionate to the risk and minimizing unnecessary friction for legitimate users. This confirms the importance of modern digital IDs, which can provide age assurance without sharing personal data. Building trust in the age assurance experience also requires organizations to explain why verification is necessary and how personal information is handled and protected.

“There’s still a major trust gap around what happens to personal data during age verification. Stronger age assurance doesn’t necessarily mean collecting and permanently storing large amounts of sensitive data, but consumers need to understand what information is required and why,” said Joe Kaufmann, global head of privacy at Jumio. “Transparency and responsible data handling are critical to building trust and encouraging consumers to participate in the verification process.”

Consumers also signaled strong interest in verification models such as reusable identity solutions that reduce repetitive checks while maintaining strong assurance. Notably, 65% globally and 70% in Singapore said they would prefer to verify their age once and reuse that verification across multiple platforms, rather than repeating the process each time.

The research also highlights why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to age assurance. Age estimation uses a selfie to predict a person’s age and produces a probabilistic signal, while age verification confirms that an individual meets a specific age threshold using information from a government-issued ID, typically supported by identity and liveness checks. While some platforms are experimenting with AI-powered age estimation tools, identity experts caution that estimated age signals may not provide enough assurance for regulated environments or higher-risk platforms.

“There’s an important distinction between estimating someone’s age and truly verifying it,” said Jumio CEO Mark Lorion. “Age estimation may reduce friction in lower-risk situations, but when platforms require high assurance, especially where minors are involved, the strongest age assurance is a multi-layered approach using a government-issued ID and a selfie check to confirm the real person behind the credential. The focus now must be on delivering that assurance while minimizing the amount of data collected and stored.”

As age verification requirements continue to expand globally, the research suggests consumers are willing to participate in stronger identity checks, but only if organizations can demonstrate transparency, privacy protection and responsible data handling. For digital platforms, building trust may depend as much on explaining how data is protected as on the verification technology itself.

Learn more about age assurance trends and modern techniques businesses can use to best protect minors online while also protecting data privacy by downloading Identity, Privacy, and Protection: The Future of Online Age Assurance.

To learn more about Jumio and its award-winning, AI-powered identity intelligence solutions, visit jumio.com.

About the Research

The Jumio 2026 Online Identity Study surveyed 8,003 adult consumers evenly distributed across the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Mexico. Censuswide fielded the survey between April 14 and April 27, 2026. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society which is based on the ESOMAR principles and are members of The British Polling Council.

About Jumio

Jumio helps organizations to know and trust their customers online. From account opening to ongoing monitoring, the Jumio Platform provides AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights to accurately establish, maintain and reassert trust.

Leveraging powerful automated technology including biometric screening, AI/machine learning, liveness detection and no-code orchestration with hundreds of data sources, Jumio helps to fight fraud and financial crime, onboard customers faster and meet regulatory compliance including KYC and AML. Jumio has processed more than 1 billion transactions spanning over 200 countries and territories from real-time web and mobile transactions.

Based in Sunnyvale, California, Jumio operates globally with offices and representation in North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for innovation. Jumio is backed by Centana Growth Partners, Great Hill Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners.

For more information, please visit www.jumio.com.

View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260812013936/en/

Contact

Media Contact
Luke Nazir
FINN Partners
Luke.Nazir@finnpartners.com
+65 8139 2504

Source : Jumio

Wolters Kluwer CPM Platform Streamlines Longcheer’s Finance Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) — Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services, has announced the successful go-live of the CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management (CPM) platform at Longcheer, a global provider of intelligent products and services.

The implementation establishes a unified, finance-driven digital platform spanning group consolidation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and management reporting, enabling Longcheer to transition from fragmented, manual processes to an integrated operating model supporting faster decision-making and stronger governance.

“With CCH Tagetik, the organisation now has a unified, trusted data foundation that supports faster close cycles, deeper insights and a true end-to-end ‘strategy to execution’ management approach,” said Wolters Kluwer General Manager of CCH Tagetik Greater China, Michael Chung in a statement.

Meanwhile, Longcheer Financial Director, Zhen Zhen Wu said the company has built an end-to-end finance platform that connects strategy to execution, transforming financial data into forward-looking insights while enabling stronger control, visibility and sustainable global growth.

As a rapidly expanding, dual-listed enterprise on the A-share and H-share markets, Longcheer operates across 40 legal entities and multiple geographies, creating increasing complexity in financial consolidation, data management and operational analysis. Disconnected systems, manual processes and evolving compliance requirements had limited efficiency and visibility.

Wolters Kluwer implemented CCH Tagetik to unify financial data, standardise processes and support multi-GAAP reporting, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local standards, within a single, scalable platform. The solution integrates data across systems and provides real-time access to consistent financial insights.

With CCH Tagetik fully deployed, Longcheer has achieved a 33 per cent faster financial close, reducing the cycle from six to four days; an 80 per cent reduction in manual consolidation workload; real-time management reporting; and about a 10 per cent improvement in forecast accuracy through rolling forecasts and scenario modelling.

The platform also connects strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and operational execution, with modelling and scenario simulation enabling management to assess the financial impact of factors such as price fluctuations, foreign exchange movements and supply chain dynamics.

— BERNAMA

SIA EXPANDS AUSTRALIA PRESENCE WITH SEVEN CONSULTING ACQUISITION

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Sia, a global management consulting group, has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Seven Consulting, an Australian management consulting firm.

Known for its expertise in business transformation, Seven Consulting brings together a team of over 100 consultants, half of whom are based in Sydney and the other half split between Melbourne and Manila.

“Seven Consulting’s deep expertise in programme delivery and change management, and its strong relationships with Australia’s largest banking, government and retail organisations, make it a highly strategic addition to Sia,” said Sia founder and chief executive officer, Matthieu Courtecuisse in a statement.

Meanwhile, Seven Consulting founder, Declan Boylan said: “We found in Sia a partner with the same entrepreneurial mindset, the same focus on high-impact client delivery, and the same conviction that our clients need practical, outcome-focused delivery expertise to navigate their most complex transformation programmes.”

The acquisition marks a key step in Sia’s expansion in Australia, giving the Group a combined team of around 130 consultants, alongside its existing base in Perth.

It also establishes a significant presence on Australia’s East Coast, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, while expanding Sia’s client portfolio across the banking, government, transportation and retail sectors.

As part of the integration, Seven Consulting will progressively leverage Sia's international reach, global solutions portfolio and deep expertise in data and artificial intelligence (AI).

By combining Seven Consulting's recognised capabilities in business transformation and large-scale programme delivery with Sia's global AI expertise, the combined business is positioned to become a leading AI transformation partner in Australia, helping organisations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale transformation.

This acquisition demonstrates Sia’s continued ambition to accelerate its international expansion while strengthening its sector and functional expertise in its most strategic markets.

-- BERNAMA

Bitget Signs Cooperation Agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to Explore Licensed Digital Asset Presence in Bhutan

VICTORIA, Seychelles and GELEPHU, Bhutan, Aug 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority, marking a step toward establishing a local presence in Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan.

The agreement sets out a framework for Bitget to establish a legal presence in GMC, prepare an application for the relevant Financial Services Licence under the regulatory framework administered by the Gelephu Financial Services Office, and work with GMCA on operational, regulatory and ecosystem-building workstreams. The cooperation is intended to support the growth of the digital asset ecosystem in GMC, subject to the required approvals.

“Bhutan is approaching digital assets with a rare mix of long-term thinking, clean-energy advantage and regulatory clarity,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “GMC is the emerging hotbed for digital finance, and Bitget looks forward to contributing exchange experience, infrastructure knowledge and local talent development as this ecosystem grows.”

Bhutan has become one of the most closely watched sovereign stories in digital assets. The country has used its hydropower resources to support green cryptocurrency mining as part of a broader strategy to stimulate economic growth, create new employment pathways and retain young talent.

GMC adds a new dimension to this story. As a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, GMC is being developed as a next-generation international financial and innovation hub. Its financial services and virtual asset regime is governed by the Financial Services Act 2025 and subsidiary rulebooks, with firms carrying on regulated financial services or virtual asset activities in or from GMC required to obtain a Financial Services Licence from the GFSO.

“Our objective is to build a world-class digital asset ecosystem founded on robust regulation, institutional standards and long-term economic value. Partners such as Bitget play an important role in bringing global expertise while contributing to the development of local capabilities and the broader financial ecosystem,” said Jigdrel Singay, Board Director of Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Bhutan’s broader openness to responsible digital innovation has already drawn international attention. In Dec 2025, through the Bitcoin Development Pledge, Bhutan has signalled its long-term commitment to responsibly integrating digital assets into its economic development strategy, while fostering an ecosystem built on sound regulation, institutional participation and long-term value creation.

Through this cooperation, Bitget intends to contribute global exchange experience, market infrastructure knowledge and digital asset industry expertise to GMC’s emerging ecosystem. The planned local setup includes local hiring and office presence over time, helping support GMC’s wider focus on substance, talent development, knowledge transfer and long-term capability building.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ 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 such as 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 | X | 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.

About Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Gelephu Mindfulness City Special Administrative Region is a visionary initiative creating a world-class economic hub in southern Bhutan, centered on mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation. The SAR integrates traditional Bhutanese values with globally recognized legal frameworks, cutting-edge design and technology, while harnessing the Kingdom’s abundant renewable energy resources to serve as a global exemplar of holistic development.

For more information, visit www.gmc.bt or contact info@gmc.bt

Investment inquiries: invest@gmc.bt

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9844bc4e-17d8-4724-af40-c4fa909e340a 

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

Mongolian Mining Corporation Profit Alert

 

HONG KONG, Aug 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This announcement is made by Mongolian Mining Corporation (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) pursuant to Rule 13.09(2)(a) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”) and the Inside Information Provisions (as defined in the Listing Rules) under Part XIVA of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).

The board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company wishes to inform the shareholders and potential investors of the Company that after a preliminary review of the Group’s unaudited consolidated management accounts for the six months ended 30 June 2026 and information currently available, the Group is expected to record a consolidated net profit of between approximately USD100.0 million and USD110.0 million for the first half of 2026 as compared to a consolidated net loss of USD19.9 million reported for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

Such profit is primarily attributable to increase in washed coking coal sales volume and improved average selling price resulting in higher revenue generated by the Group for the reporting period as compared to the corresponding period in 2025, as well as the commencement of production at the gold mine and other net income.

The Company is still in the process of finalizing the interim results of the Group for first half of 2026. The information contained in this announcement is based on a preliminary assessment by the Board solely on the basis of the unaudited consolidated management accounts of the Group for the six months ended 30 June 2026 and the current information available, which have not yet been reviewed, confirmed nor audited by the independent external auditors or the audit committee of the Company, and may be subject to adjustments.

Further details of the Group’s performance will be disclosed in the interim results announcement for the six months ended 30 June 2026 to be published by the Company in August 2026.

Shareholders and potential investors of the Company are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the shares of the Company. 

For and on behalf of the Board
Mongolian Mining Corporation
Odjargal Jambaljamts
Chairman 

Hong Kong, 6 August 2026

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company consists of Mr. Odjargal Jambaljamts and Dr. Battsengel Gotov, being the executive directors of the Company, Ms. Enkhtuvshin Gombo and Mr. Ariunbayar Byambadorj, being the non-executive directors of the Company, and Mr. Chan Tze Ching, Ignatius, Ms. Delgerjargal Bayanjargal and Dr. Tsend-Ayush Tuvshintur, being the independent non-executive directors of the Company.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

Media Contact: investor@mmc.mn

SOURCE: Mongolian Mining Corporation

Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal, Expanding Reach in Rubber, Plastics, and Adhesive Additives in the United States

Strengthens service and supply across key U.S. markets by bringing together a century of technical expertise and trusted customers relationships

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced it has acquired H.M. Royal, a highly respected 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. The addition of H.M. Royal strengthens the Performance Materials business within the Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions division, expanding access to specialized products, technical knowledge, and long-standing customer relationships, particularly on the East and West Coasts, where H.M. Royal has a strong presence. As the organizations come together, H.M. Royal customers will gain access to Univar Solutions’ broader scale, logistics network, and digital tools, while continuing to benefit from the technical expertise and trusted relationships that have been central to H.M. Royal’s success.

"We’re proud to welcome H.M. Royal into the Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions family,” said Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions. “They bring deep technical expertise in rubber, plastics, and adhesives, along with long-standing customer and supplier partnerships, and together we offer an enhanced portfolio and team of professionals to better support customers in the U.S. Underscored by a shared commitment to service and excellence, this strategic partnership builds on both companies’ legacy of values-first and customer-centric business.”

“H.M. Royal has long been a trusted partner in the rubber, plastics adhesives, sealants, and protective coatings spaces, and this marks an important step forward for our Performance Materials business,” said Matthew Oliver, Senior Vice President of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. “This combination allows us to create a more connected platform in rubber and plastics, strengthen collaboration, and open new opportunities for growth across the value chain. We are committed to preserving and building on the technical knowledge, supplier relationships, and market focus that have made H.M. Royal successful, especially in applications where consistency, processing performance, and reliable supply matter most.”

The combined organization is expected to deliver broader product access, extended technical support, and greater supply continuity for customers and supplier partners, building on both companies’ century-plus legacy of service and expertise.

“For more than 100 years, H.M. Royal has built its reputation on strong relationships, integrity, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to our customers and suppliers,” said Joseph Royal, President of H.M. Royal. “We are excited to join Univar Solutions, a company that shares these core values. Together, we look forward to building on H.M. Royal’s proud legacy and creating new opportunities for our employees, customers, and supply partners.”

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world’s leading producers. With one of the industry’s largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About H.M. Royal
H.M. Royal is a long-established distributor of specialty raw materials and chemicals, backed by decades of supplier relationships and 101 years of industry experience. The company offers over 1,000 chemical grades and supports customers with reliable supply, repackaging, and inventory management capabilities tailored to their needs. With 10 strategically located warehouses across the United States, H.M. Royal is positioned to provide timely delivery in quantities ranging from small bags to full truckloads. Its product portfolio serves a wide range of industries, including transportation, electronics, medical, construction, agriculture, mining, and industrial markets. As a family-owned business with third-generation leadership, H.M. Royal emphasizes personal service, dependable support, and cost-effective solutions for North American customers.

Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” under applicable law regarding financial and operating items relating to the Company’s business. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by words such as “believes,” "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could," "seeks," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or other comparable terms. All forward-looking statements made in this communication are qualified by this cautionary language.

Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond the Company's control, that could result in expectations not being realized or could otherwise materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Although the forward-looking statements are based on what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, we caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this communication is not a guarantee of future events or results, and that actual events or results may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this communication. For additional information regarding factors that could affect the Company, please see the Company's most recent annual report and other financial reports, including the information set forth under the caption "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statements represent the Company's views only as of the date of this communication and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any subsequent date, and the Company undertakes no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update any forward-looking statement.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Media Relations
Dwayne Roark
+1 331-777-6031
mediarelations@univarsolutions.com 

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a9bb0270-0253-4491-bae2-351ba1147ad6  

SOURCE: Univar Solutions LLC

--BERNAMA 

Hainan economic, trade delegation visits Thailand, Indonesia to enhance cooperation

MOU signing ceremony 

HAIKOU, China, Aug 3, 2026 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

An economic and trade delegation from Hainan Province, China, wrapped up a five-day visit to Thailand and Indonesia on July 25. Focusing on the advantages of Hainan Free Trade Port policies, key industrial parks and investment opportunities, the delegation engaged in exchanges with relevant government agencies, business associations and enterprises in Southeast Asia, further expanding trade and investment cooperation between Hainan and ASEAN countries.

In Bangkok, the China (Hainan)-Thailand Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, co-hosted by the Hainan Provincial Government and the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), took place on July 21 and drew around 200 guests from Thai institutions. At the conference, representatives from the Haikou National High-tech Industrial Development Zone and the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone each presented the Hainan Free Trade Port's preferential policies and industrial plans, while BOI Deputy Secretary-General Tanita Sirisup introduced Thailand's business environment and investment opportunities.

During the event, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee (CCPIT Hainan), the China Chamber of International Commerce Hainan Chamber of Commerce (CCOIC Hainan) and the Board of Trade of Thailand signed an MOU, creating a platform for business exchanges and cooperation between enterprises on both sides. A signing ceremony was also held for 6 projects.

From July 22 to 25, the Thailand-China Cooperation Expo 2026 was staged at the IMPACT Convention and Exhibition Center in Bangkok. Hainan organized 12 enterprises to attend the expo and set up the Hainan Pavilion, where products such as coffee, agarwood items, coconut specialties, tropical foods and agricultural products, and collagen peptide series were displayed, presenting Hainan's distinctive industries and brands to the Southeast Asian market.

While in Thailand, the delegation exchanged views with companies including Charoen Pokphand Group, TCP Group and IFBH, exploring opportunities for cooperation in seed research, regional supply chain headquarters development and coconut product processing. The Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone signed a memorandum of cooperation with Chulalongkorn University, aiming to advance collaboration in international medical education, medical tourism and other fields.

In Jakarta, Indonesia, the delegation visited local business associations including the Indonesia China Business Council and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bilateral Committee for China (KIKT), and hosted the China (Hainan)-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Symposium. The event was attended by companies such as Indonesia National Investment Company, Yali Group, Lin's Group, and KML Seafood Group, with discussions focused on potential cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, digital economy, and other sectors.

The trip to Southeast Asia further extended the international cooperation network of the Hainan Free Trade Port and created fresh opportunities for deepening economic and trade exchanges and advancing industrial collaboration between Hainan and ASEAN partners.

Source: China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Hainan Provincial Committee

--BERNAMA

Bitget Launches Private Copy Trading for CFD

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced Private Copy Trading for its CFD platform, giving professional traders the tools to build invitation-only trading communities while maintaining greater control over strategy distribution. The feature reflects the growing evolution of copy trading from a public discovery tool into a community-driven business model.

As copy trading has evolved, many successful traders have expanded beyond the platform itself, building dedicated communities across Telegram, Discord, X, and other social channels. These communities often become the primary way traders share market insights and cultivate long-term relationships. Rather than making every strategy publicly available, many now reserve their highest-conviction trades as exclusive benefits for members of those communities.

The feature introduces flexibility to community management, allowing traders to generate multiple invitation links for different communities or marketing channels, monitor conversion performance across each source, manage follower capacity independently, and remove followers when necessary. Public and private copy trading projects can also operate in parallel, enabling traders to grow a public audience while maintaining exclusive communities for selected users.

"As leaders of crypto copy trading, we’ve been one of the few players to evolve this segment" said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. "Traders trust data and transparent copy-trading helps in collective growth, another tier added to this is private copy trading, providing professional traders with more flexibility in sharing strategies."

The invitation-only model also helps protect proprietary trading strategies by limiting visibility to approved participants rather than opening trading activity publicly. For traders focused on client acquisition, optional registration requirements tied to invitation links provide a more targeted way to onboard new users while measuring the effectiveness of different promotional channels.

Bitget pioneered copy trading as one of the first major exchanges to make professional trading strategies accessible to a broader audience. The launch reflects a broader evolution in the creator economy surrounding trading. As professional traders increasingly build independent brands and communities, copy trading platforms are evolving from simple discovery tools into infrastructure that supports audience management, client acquisition, and long-term community growth. Private Copy Trading extends Bitget's copy trading ecosystem to meet those changing needs.

To find out more, visit here.

About Bitget

Bitget is the world's largestUniversal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 500+ 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 such asMotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands withUNICEF 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 |X |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 ourTerms of Use.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c75a0757-6ad4-4e1b-a9b9-fbd222b85dba

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

Bitget Integrates TradingView Charts for Commodities (CFD) Market

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Aug 4 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has upgraded its CFD platform with a native TradingView integration, bringing professional-grade market analysis and order execution into a single interface. The enhancement reflects a broader evolution in trading platform design, where reducing friction has become as important as expanding market access.

As traders increasingly participate across assets, the trading experience has become fragmented between analysis and execution. Active traders rely on external charting platforms to monitor markets before returning to their exchange to place trades, creating unnecessary delays during fast-moving market conditions. Bitget's latest upgrade removes that disconnect by embedding TradingView directly into the CFD trading experience.

TradingView now serves as the default charting interface for Bitget CFD, allowing users to analyze markets and execute trades from the same screen. The integration includes customizable chart layouts, split-screen market monitoring, an extensive library of technical indicators, and advanced drawing tools, enabling traders to monitor multiple markets while executing positions without leaving the platform.

“With this integration we’ve removed the friction of switching between live charts in CFD trading; providing efficiency for traders to capitalize on market opportunities.” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

The upgrade builds on Bitget's broader Universal Exchange vision of creating a unified trading environment across asset classes. While much of the industry's focus has been on expanding access to new markets, Bitget is equally focused on simplifying how users interact with those markets by reducing the operational complexity between research, analysis, and execution.

Bitget CFD enables users to trade global financial markets, including commodities, foreign exchange, and indices, through a single USDT-settled account. The addition of TradingView further strengthens the platform's analytical capabilities while supporting a more streamlined workflow for active traders seeking institutional-grade tools within a unified trading experience.

To find out more, 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, 500+ 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 such as 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 | X | 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/bf6e9eb6-0cc1-4859-a740-a547f08c0045 

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.