Friday, 31 July 2026
MARY KAY REPORTS PROGRESS ON 2030 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress towards its 2030 goals and key achievements in environmental, social and economic initiatives in 2025.
In a statement, the global beauty company said the report reflects its continued focus on sustainability, women’s empowerment and responsible business practices, which form part of its long-term strategy.
Mary Kay Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Rogers said the company’s commitment to enriching women’s lives continues to guide its operations, innovation and efforts to create sustainable impact worldwide.
Among its environmental achievements, Mary Kay reported progress in responsible packaging, resource conservation, sustainable sourcing and water management. The company said 100 per cent of water used at its Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing/R&D Center (R3) in Texas is treated and recycled back into the local watershed.
On social impact, Mary Kay said it has contributed more than US$230 million in monetary and in-kind donations through the company and its foundations since 1996, supporting initiatives including cancer research, domestic violence prevention and opportunities for women and families. (US$1=RM4.08)
The company also reported that more than 600,000 women globally have been positively impacted through empowerment initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, education and community development, while more than US$234,000 in grants has been awarded to young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Economically, Mary Kay said women hold 63 per cent of its global workforce positions, with women also representing a majority of leadership roles in several key areas.
The company has expanded its presence to 40 markets worldwide and continued its digital transformation through the rollout of its My Shop platform, which provides Independent Beauty Consultants with personalised online storefronts.
Mary Kay said the sustainability report aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serves as a reference for stakeholders and partners working towards environmental and social impact.
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Thursday, 30 July 2026
HORIZON QUANTUM TO ENHANCE QUANTUM SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY WITH QM
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| Horizon Quantum's CEO Dr. Joe Fitzsimons and Quantum Machines' CEO Dr. Itamar Sivan at Horizon Quantum's quantum hardware testbed |
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Horizon Quantum Computing Pte Ltd (Horizon Quantum), a pioneer in software infrastructure for quantum applications, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Q.M Technologies Ltd (QM) to develop more robust and efficient quantum systems.
According to Horizon Quantum in a statement, the collaboration will leverage QM's quantum control platform and engineering expertise to develop embedded calibration technologies for its first in-house hardware testbed system, Ember-1, with the aim of delivering more reliable, continuously operating quantum systems.
Horizon Quantum Chief Executive Officer, Dr Joe Fitzsimons said this strategic collaboration provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of more stable and high-performing quantum systems.
“By bringing together Horizon Quantum’s expertise in quantum software and QM’s expertise in quantum control, I believe we can develop lightweight calibration routines that increase uptime and improve the reliability of our testbed system,” he said.
The company said it intends to develop an embedded calibration framework that enables lightweight calibration routines to be executed during normal system operation, reducing reliance on lengthy full-system calibration cycles.
By updating system parameters more frequently, the framework is designed to reduce downtime, improve operational stability and maintain high-performance operation over extended runtimes.
Horizon Quantum will also leverage QM's OPX1000 control system to support the development, with improved Ember-1 uptime expected to increase access time for Triple Alpha users.
The collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to advancing practical quantum computing by combining quantum software and control technologies to support scalable, high-performance quantum systems.
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Wednesday, 29 July 2026
REGASK HIGHLIGHTS ECOVADIS SUSTAINABILITY RECOGNITION
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- RegASK, the agentic artificial intelligence (AI)-native regulatory platform, has highlighted its EcoVadis Committed badge, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices.
EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings that evaluates companies across four areas, namely environment, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
In a statement, RegASK said the recognition supports its efforts to maintain governance, transparency and accountability standards across its operations and partner ecosystem.
RegASK founder and chief executive officer, Caroline Shleifer said the recognition reflects the company's focus on building long-term partnerships with global enterprises while maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
Meanwhile, its vice president, business operations, Remie Abdel Latif said the EcoVadis badge demonstrates that RegASK's internal controls, ethical standards and operational practices are aligned with the expectations of large global organisations.
This milestone reflects RegASK’s commitment to embedding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its technology, operations, and partner ecosystem, ensuring that innovation in regulatory intelligence is built on a foundation of trust and responsibility.
RegASK said the recognition strengthens its position as a technology partner for companies in the life sciences and consumer products sectors, where sustainability and supplier accountability are becoming increasingly important business requirements.
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Tuesday, 28 July 2026
ARTEL OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR PTP ETHERNET SWITCH
Purpose-built for Pro AV, media broadcasting, factory automation and 4G/5G mobile backhaul, the latest member of the Quarra switch family delivers nanosecond-accurate timing for mission-critical networks.
According to a statement, four models are now available for pre-order with single or dual DC and AC power supply options.
“We designed this switch with broadcast and Pro AV in mind. The option for DC or AC, single or dual power supplies, Sync-E, 1PPS input/output ports, and 12 SFP+ ports make this a uniquely powerful and versatile part of any timing-sensitive media transport network,” said Artel Video Systems Director, Media Transport Systems, Tim Godby.
The Quarra is a carrier-class managed Ethernet switch that combines 12 10G SFP+ fibre ports with eight Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) copper ports. It supports both Leaf and Spine switch functions in a single ruggedised unit.
Designed for live broadcast environments, the new device supports IEEE 1588 PTPv2 with all clocking modes to help eliminate timing errors. Every port can be individually configured for SyncE or PTP timestamp delivery.
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Friday, 24 July 2026
FOUR TAIWAN GROUPS TO PERFORM AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE

Lei Dance Theater will be featured at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Four Taiwanese performing arts groups will present their productions at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August under the Taiwan Season programme, showcasing the island's contemporary performing arts to international audiences.
The participating groups are Lu Production, Mailantia Dance Company, Seed Dance Company and Lei Dance Theater, with performances ranging from theatre and dance to cross-cultural collaborations, according to a statement.
Lu Production will stage "Birthday Party", a performance combining balloons, magic and storytelling, while Mailantia Dance Company's "Under Mask" examines the identities and personas people adopt in modern society.
Seed Dance Company's "The Wall" explores emotional barriers and interpersonal relationships through contemporary dance, while Lei Dance Theater will present "Proximities", a Taiwan-France collaboration reflecting on isolation, intimacy and community.
The production will be performed at Dance Base in Scotland from Aug 6 to 30, with 22 evening performances scheduled during the festival.
The performances form part of the Taiwan Culture in Europe 2026 initiative, which aims to promote Taiwan's artistic creativity and cultural diversity through international cultural exchanges.
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EBC Launches TradingView Professional Charts with Free Access to Premium Indicators
LONDON, July 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (“EBC”) has launched TradingView Professional Charts across its trading ecosystem, giving clients access to one of the world’s most widely used charting and market analysis platforms.
“Access to professional-grade charting tools can significantly improve how traders interpret market conditions and manage risk,” said Lewis Tang, Brand Director at EBC Financial Group.
“With TradingView Professional Charts, traders gain access to advanced technical indicators, multi-chart analysis, custom drawing tools, and real-time market insights within a single environment. These capabilities help traders analyse market movements more efficiently, identify opportunities with greater precision, and make more informed decisions across asset classes and market conditions.”
As financial markets become increasingly data-driven and volatile, traders are placing greater emphasis on tools that allow them to analyse market movements, identify opportunities, and manage risk more effectively. By combining TradingView’s professional charting environment with EBC’s institutional-grade execution infrastructure, the Group aims to make advanced market analysis more accessible to traders worldwide.
Bridging Professional Market Analysis Closer to Everyday Traders
Technical analysis has become a central component of modern trading strategies, yet access to advanced charting tools often remains limited by subscription costs or platform complexity.
Through the launch, eligible EBC clients can access TradingView premium charting features and advanced analytical tools, allowing them to monitor markets with greater precision and efficiency.
The integration provides traders with:
- Advanced multi-chart layouts for monitoring multiple markets simultaneously
- Professional technical indicators and custom analytical tools
- Real-time market data and charting functionality
- Extensive drawing and visualisation tools for technical analysis
- Cross-device access across desktop and mobile environments
- Enhanced market monitoring through custom alerts and watchlists
Professional Charting Meets Institutional-Grade Execution
The launch extends beyond charting functionality alone. Traders using TradingView Professional Charts gain access to EBC’s broader trading ecosystem, supported by infrastructure designed to deliver speed, stability, and pricing efficiency across global markets.
Through its proprietary Smart Order Routing Engine, EBC supports price improvement across client orders, with more than 87.6% of trades executed at a better price than requested. The Group’s infrastructure is capable of processing more than 1,000 orders per second, with average execution speeds below 20 milliseconds and data transmission stability of up to 98.75%.
Clients also benefit from raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pips, liquidity sourced from more than 25 leading investment banks and hedge funds, and 24/7 VIP multilingual support.
The integration enables traders to combine advanced charting and market analysis with institutional-level execution quality through a single trading ecosystem.
“The modern trader needs more than access to markets. They need access to professional tools, reliable execution, and the confidence that their trading infrastructure can keep pace with increasingly complex market conditions,” - said Lewis.
“TradingView has become one of the most trusted charting platforms in the industry. By bringing these capabilities into the EBC ecosystem, we are making sophisticated market analysis more accessible while helping traders operate with greater efficiency, transparency, and control.”
Strengthen EBC’s Global Trading Ecosystem
The launch forms part of EBC’s ongoing investment in trading technology and client experience, expanding a broader ecosystem that combines market access, execution infrastructure, analytical resources, trader education, and client support.
EBC has been recognised by World Finance for three consecutive years, receiving awards across multiple categories including Most Trusted Broker, Best Trading Platform, Best CFD Broker, Best FX Trading Platform, and Best Trade Execution.
The addition of TradingView Professional Charts further strengthens EBC’s commitment to providing traders with the tools, infrastructure, and market access needed to navigate increasingly dynamic global markets.
For more information about TradingView Professional Charts and eligibility requirements, visit: www.ebc.com.
Disclaimer: This material is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or advice from EBC Financial Group and all its entities ("EBC"). Trading Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your deposits. Before trading, you should carefully consider your trading objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and consult an independent financial advisor if necessary. Statistics or past investment performance are not a guarantee of future performance. EBC is not liable for any damages arising from reliance on this information.
About EBC Financial Group
Founded in London, EBC Financial Group (“EBC”) is a global brand known for its expertise in financial brokerage and asset management. Through its regulated entities operating across major financial jurisdictions—including the UK, Australia, the Cayman Islands, Mauritius, South Africa and others—EBC enables retail, professional, and institutional investors to access global markets and trading opportunities, including currencies, commodities, CFDs and more.
Trusted by investors in over 100 countries and honoured with global awards including multiple year recognition from World Finance, EBC is widely regarded as one of the world’s best brokers with titles including Best Trading Platform and Most Trusted Broker. With its strong regulatory standing and commitment to transparency, EBC has also been consistently ranked among the top brokers—trusted for its ability to deliver secure, innovative, and client-first trading solutions across competitive international markets.
EBC’s subsidiaries are licensed and regulated within their respective jurisdictions. EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited is regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited is regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA); EBC Financial Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, and EBC Asset Management Pty Ltd are regulated by Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC); EBC Financial (MU) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission Mauritius (FSC); EBC Financial Group SA (Pty) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
At the core of EBC are a team of industry veterans with over 40 years of experience in major financial institutions. Having navigated key economic cycles from the Plaza Accord and 2015 Swiss franc crisis to the market upheavals of the COVID-19 pandemic. We foster a culture where integrity, respect, and client asset security are paramount, ensuring that every investor relationship is handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.
EBC is a proud official foreign exchange partner of FC Barcelona and continues to drive impactful partnerships to empower communities – namely through the UN Foundation’s United to Beat Malaria initiative, Department of Economics at the University of Oxford, and a diverse range of partners to champion initiatives in global health, economics, education, and sustainability.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026
DEEP ROBOTICS SHOWCASES FULL ROBOT LINEUP, INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
The company said in a statement that it showcased three core robot forms comprising humanoid, wheeled-legged and quadruped machines.
The newly launched Lynx S10 wheeled-legged robot weighs less than 20 kilogrammes, including its battery, and supports rapid single-person deployment. It can navigate narrow debris gaps inaccessible to larger equipment for lightweight rescue and scouting operations.
Meanwhile, the upgraded Lynx M20S, based on the Lynx M20 Pro, offers a higher payload, improved environmental protection and faster movement for industrial inspection, logistics and security patrols.
The company also unveiled the fully upgraded DR02, the world's first industrial-grade all-weather humanoid robot, which demonstrated boxing routines and controlled backflips during the event. It has passed substation precision operation tests and entered commercial deployment in 2026.
In addition, DEEP Robotics introduced two pioneering robots — the AI Flood-Fighting Warrior and the confined-space Reconnaissance and Communication Robot — as part of six sector solutions developed from more than 1,200 real-world scenarios.
The robots are designed to conduct hazard inspections, data transmission and search-and-rescue operations in flood, landslide and collapse zones while also replacing human rescuers in mines and tunnels by scouting environments, establishing emergency communication networks and detecting signs of life.
An interactive zone at the event allowed visitors to operate robot dogs and watch the Lynx S10 perform backflips, one-legged handstands and stair-climbing demonstrations.
The company said it leads the global quadruped robot market by industrial revenue and is partnering with organisations worldwide to accelerate the large-scale commercial deployment of robots under its embodied foundation model strategy.
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Bitget Enhances Algorithmic Trading Experience with Siebly.io SDK Integration
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a collaboration with Siebly.io, a provider of professional-grade API SDKs for algorithmic traders and developers, to simplify integration with Bitget’s V3 Unified Trading Account and V2 Classic APIs. The collaboration gives developers access to the Bitget SDK by Siebly, enabling faster, more reliable connectivity across Bitget’s spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time market data infrastructure.
Siebly.io provides ready-made developer tools that help trading teams connect to crypto exchanges without building every API connection from scratch. For developers and algorithmic traders, especially those built with JavaScript and TypeScript, they can connect to Bitget faster, reduce technical errors, and spend more time building trading strategies, bots, and market data tools instead of managing complex API integrations.
“UEX is about delivering a better trading experience for users and developers worldwide independent of the assets they trade,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Collaborating with Siebly makes it easier to build reliable tools across Bitget’s unified account architecture, helping traders spend less time on integration and more time building strategies on Bitget.”
Siebly’s SDKs provide comprehensive coverage across Bitget’s ecosystem, including spot trading, futures trading, copy trading, public market data streams, and private account management. For latency-sensitive strategies, the SDK also supports WebSocket API functionality, allowing developers to execute REST-like request-response patterns over a persistent connection and reduce request overhead without the added complexity of managing WebSockets manually.
The SDK also includes built-in support for HMAC, RSA, and Ed25519 authentication, helping developers securely interact with Bitget’s infrastructure while maintaining flexibility across different authentication standards. With consistent development patterns across supported exchanges, Siebly’s tooling is designed to help developers move between platforms with less friction and shorter implementation cycles.
“Developers building automated trading systems need SDKs that are consistent, secure, and tested in production environments,” said Tiago Siebler, Lead Developer at Siebly.io. “By collaborating with Bitget, we are making it easier for developers to integrate with one of the industry’s leading trading ecosystems.”
Bitget’s UEX framework is strengthened with this collaboration by improving the infrastructure layer that connects developers, trading systems, and Bitget’s unified account environment. By making API access more efficient across spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time data, Bitget continues to expand the tools available to retail and professional developers building the next generation of crypto trading applications.
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.
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MEXC and Yuma Bring Bittensor Staking to 40M+ Users
MEXC users across 170+ countries can now stake TAO through validator infrastructure run by Yuma
STAMFORD, Conn., July 22 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC launched TAO staking today, running on Yuma’s validator infrastructure. The launch expands TAO staking access to MEXC’s 40M+ users.MEXC integrated infrastructure from Yuma, an operator focused exclusively on Bittensor. Because Yuma evaluates network performance firsthand and submits its own weights—a form of performance grading to achieve network consensus—TAO staked via MEXC earns rewards by supporting the strongest Bittensor contributors and enhancing the network’s overall health.
Bittensor is a decentralized AI protocol coordinating open-source AI development. Companies are building and deploying services built on Bittensor across many disciplines, including cybersecurity, financial intelligence, and AI model training. The protocol has emerged as a leading open-source ecosystem where builders and operators collaborate to develop and monetize AI capabilities at scale.
“Introducing millions of users to Bittensor takes broad distribution and high-quality infrastructure,” said Evan Malanga, Chief Revenue Officer at Yuma. “Our proprietary research enables Yuma to commit stake to rewarding the most productive and valuable subnets, enhancing the health of the Bittensor ecosystem. Our infrastructure now backs every MEXC user’s staked TAO, expanding access to the Bittensor network and supporting the open-source production of artificial intelligence.”
MEXC will support the launch with limited-time promotions to encourage network participation.
Learn more about Yuma Staking at https://www.yumaai.com/staking and stake on MEXC at https://mexc.com/earn.
About Yuma
Yuma is a Bittensor-focused infrastructure and investment firm operating within the open-source artificial intelligence industry. The firm invests, validates, mines, researches, and builds across the Bittensor AI network through staking infrastructure, subnet acceleration, and institutional asset management. Combining deep financial and technical expertise, Yuma applies institutional discipline while engaging directly with the Bittensor protocol. Yuma is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG). Learn more at yumaai.com.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to MAAGAP Insurance Inc.
SINGAPORE, July 21 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good), a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc. (MAAGAP) (Philippines). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
The ratings reflect MAAGAP’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).MAAGAP’s balance sheet strength assessment is underpinned by its risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), which is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. The company’s robust capital adequacy benefits in part from healthy earnings retention over recent years. In addition, MAAGAP has a low-to-moderate risk investment portfolio with the majority of investments allocated to Philippine government bonds and well-rated domestic corporate bonds. A partially offsetting balance sheet strength factor is MAAGAP’s elevated reinsurance reliance to support the underwriting of catastrophe-exposed business; however, this risk is partially mitigated by the fact that the majority of reinsurance recoverables are from counterparties of sound credit quality.
AM Best assesses MAAGAP’s operating performance as adequate, with a five-year average return-on-equity of 8.8% (fiscal-years 2021-2025). The company’s underwriting performance showed some volatility over the last five years, partly due to losses arising from natural catastrophes and large loss events. However, ongoing remedial measures have supported an improvement in underwriting results in fiscal year 2025. The elevated expense ratio recorded in recent periods is viewed as an offsetting factor. Prospectively, this is expected to improve as the company grows its book of business and benefits from greater economies of scale. Additionally, investment returns, derived mainly from interest income, are viewed to be stable and supportive of overall earnings.
AM Best views MAAGAP’s business profile as limited. The company is a non-life insurer domiciled in the Philippines, with a market share of approximately 2%, based on 2025 gross premiums written. Major lines of business include motor and property, which are subject to elevated market competition. Products are mainly distributed through agency and broker networks.
AM Best considers MAAGAP’s ERM to be developed and appropriate for the company’s risk profile and operational scope.
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Monday, 20 July 2026
Bitget Launches Industry-First Cross-Asset Unified Account With 100 US Stock Tokens as Margin
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 20 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the industry's first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA), bringing more than 370 eligible assets—including 100 US stock tokens (rTokens)—into a single margin pool. The launch extends unified margin beyond crypto, allowing tokenized equities to function alongside digital assets within one account.
As crypto and traditional financial markets become increasingly connected, users expect assets to do more than represent ownership. The next stage of tokenization focuses on utility, allowing assets to support multiple financial activities from a single account. Bitget's Cross-Asset Unified Account advances that shift by integrating tokenized US equities into the same capital framework used for crypto trading.
The Cross-Asset Unified Account represents the third evolution of exchanges’ trading account architecture, with each stage focused on improving capital efficiency. The first generation isolated margin by asset and position, leaving capital fragmented across multiple accounts. The second unified multiple cryptocurrencies into a single margin pool, allowing one pool of collateral to support multiple crypto positions. The latest generation extends that framework beyond cryptocurrencies, bringing tokenized US stocks and other real-world assets into the same unified margin system. By giving RWAs the same status and utility as crypto, the Cross-Asset Unified Account allows eligible assets across different markets to work together within a single capital framework.
“Bringing stocks onchain is the first step but the real breakthrough comes when those assets can work with the same flexibility as crypto,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Capital efficiency is one of the principles behind UEX, and the Cross-Asset UTA puts that idea into practice. A stock position should be able to hold value, support another trade, or unlock liquidity instead of sitting in isolation.”
Eligible rTokens can now serve several purposes simultaneously. Users can maintain exposure to the underlying US equities, receive cash dividend distributions where applicable, use rTokens as margin for futures and margin trading, or pledge them as collateral to borrow stablecoins. The same asset can support multiple portfolio strategies without requiring users to exit their positions.
The initial rollout supports 100 tokenized US equities spanning leading US-listed companies, including rAAPL, rAMZN, rMETA, rTSLA, rGOOGL, rNVDA, rMSFT, rQQQ, rSPY, rJPM, rWMT, rV, and rMSTR, among others. Eligible collateral receives discount rates of up to 95%, subject to asset-specific tiers and holding size. Borrowing rates remain market-based and update hourly according to supply and demand.
The Cross-Asset Unified Account builds on the rapid expansion of Bitget's tokenized equities ecosystem. Since the launch of the licensed RWA protocol Reality, rToken, the RWA asset issued by Reality, has surpassed $100 million in assets under management within its first month, while generating more than $671 million in cumulative trading volume. By bringing tokenized equities into the same capital framework as crypto assets, Bitget is extending their role beyond market access to capital deployment, allowing users to trade, borrow, and manage global assets more efficiently through a single account.
Bitget plans to continue expanding the range of assets supported within the Cross-Asset Unified Account as the Universal Exchange evolves to connect crypto and traditional financial markets through a single trading experience.
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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.
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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Friday, 17 July 2026
DENODO PLATFORM 9.5 OFFERS ACTIVE CONTEXT FOR AGENTIC AI, ANALYTICS
Denodo Platform 9.5 makes trusted enterprise context easier to define, operationalise and reuse, strengthening the platform's semantic and contextual intelligence while simplifying how teams build, manage and share trusted data products across the enterprise.
“Denodo Platform 9.5 helps organisations deliver the trusted active context that AI, analytics, and data consumers across the entire enterprise need to act with confidence,” said Denodo chief technology officer, Alberto Pan in a statement.
New features include an expanded enterprise knowledge graph within the Denodo Data Marketplace, metric views, enhanced reasoning capabilities for Denodo Assistant to streamline data-view development, and expanded connectivity across the data and AI ecosystem.
Denodo Platform 9.5 expands its Data Marketplace with a new 360-degree graph and asset extensions, enabling organisations to define an enterprise knowledge graph with a broader set of data ecosystem assets and the relationships that connect them.
The metric views feature enables organisations to define, govern and reuse business metrics such as revenue, profit, order count and customer value more consistently across reports, dashboards and tools.
Denodo Platform 9.5 also advances the VQL Shell towards a more conversational development experience, with Denodo Assistant supporting an interactive workflow that helps teams create accurate data views faster.
These capabilities help organisations bring more enterprise information into governed AI, analytics, and data-sharing workflows while reducing integration friction and improving performance across distributed environments.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 16 July 2026
Jabil Opens Next-Generation Intelligent Logistics Hub in Penang
PENANG, Malaysia, July 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL), a global leader in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions, has opened its next-generation logistics hub in Penang.
Jabil’s new Intelligent Logistics Hub (or the Hub) spans around 417,000 square feet and is located in the Valdor Industrial Park in Sungai Jawi, Penang. The digitalised facility is set to boost the company’s back-end operations and support customers’ rapidly growing product complexity and capacity demands using AI-enabled capabilities to streamline inventory management, enhance traceability and tracking, deploy autonomous robots, and more.
“Supply chain volatility, rising logistics and operating costs, and the need for greater visibility into inventory are a few challenges faced in today’s advanced manufacturing and electronics supply chains. Coupled with the growth we see in the region, the new facility is a timely investment to enhance our automation capability and help Jabil grow to meet our customers’ future needs,” said HH Yeo, Jabil’s Senior Vice President of Operations.
"The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub demonstrates how Malaysian innovation and engineering capabilities can deliver world-class industrial infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of global supply chains. This project reflects our commitment to enabling smarter, more resilient, and future-ready industrial ecosystems that support Malaysia's economic growth and competitiveness," said Dato' Hj Abd Rahim bin Hj Jaafar, Executive Chairman of PTT Synergy Group Berhad, which delivered the facility through its subsidiary PROTT Sdn. Bhd. (PROTT).
Leveraging Penang’s strategic location, the new logistics hub will support end-to-end material flow, with capabilities including kitting, inventory management, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), sequencing, packing, cross-docking, traceability, and just-in-time (JIT) delivery to production lines.
Jabil opened its first Penang location in 1995. Across its eight Malaysian facilities, the company today employs more than 14,000 people and serves a wide range of industries, from automotive and transportation; cloud and data centre infrastructure; defence and aerospace; healthcare; and semiconductor capital equipment.
Jabil has been recognised as Best Employer and Employer of Choice in the Malaysia- International HR (MIHRM) Award in 2024; Responsible Business Alliance Validated Assessment Program (RBA VAP) Gold Certificate (Penang); received the CSR Malaysia Award 2025; Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award; ESG Commitment Award by the Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI); and is a longstanding recipient of MY AmCham Cares Excellence Awards.
To learn about and apply for open positions at Jabil’s facilities in Malaysia, visit jabil.com/careers.
About Jabil
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customised solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimise environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Discover more at www.jabil.com.
Additional Information:
The Jabil Intelligent Logistics Hub Facility Highlights
Scale: The facility accommodates approximately 52,300 pallet positions and incorporates a fully Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), climate-controlled environments, and intelligent warehouse technologies to ensure the secure handling of high-value and sensitive materials, including semiconductors and advanced electronic components. The facility also features high-bay stacker cranes, autonomous robotics and digital twin capabilities.
Security: Designed and constructed in accordance with FM Global standards, the facility provides a highly resilient and secure operating environment.
Real-time visibility and traceability: At the core of the operation is an integrated Digital Twin platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Internet of Things (“IoT”) technologies. The data-driven system delivers real-time operational visibility, preventive maintenance capabilities, energy optimisation, and end-to-end inventory traceability, enhancing operational efficiency while supporting long-term reliability and sustainability objectives.
Safety: Supported by an integrated fleet of approximately 160 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), forklift mobile robots (FMRs), sky transfer units (STUs), robotic arms, and automated scanning systems, the facility enables seamless material movement and inventory management from inbound receipt to outbound fulfilment.
Sustainability considerations have been embedded throughout the facility's design and operations. A rooftop solar photovoltaic system is scheduled for installation in September 2026, supporting the facility's target to achieve GreenRE Bronze certification and contributing to lower-carbon industrial operations.
The facility was delivered by PTT Synergy Group Berhad (Bursa: PTT) through its wholly owned subsidiary, PROTT Sdn. Bhd., (PROTT) which served as the total complete intelligent intralogistics solutions provider, integrating smart warehouse technologies, automation, and digital twin capabilities.
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