Jumio Appoints Bala Kumar as President and Interim Chief Executive Officer

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation, and data-driven insights, today announced that Bala Kumar has been appointed president and interim chief executive officer. Kumar succeeds Robert Prigge, who is departing after nearly a decade of leadership and…

Bitget Deepens Collaboration with Ondo with 98 New US Stocks and ETFs

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced the listing of 98 new US stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), opening broader access to traditional markets while advancing its multi-asset trading environment. Enabled through collaboration with Ondo, the expansion introduces greater exposure across equities, fixed income,…

MIMOS International Venture And ALAA Consultancy Form Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Global Expansion Of Malaysian Deep Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) — MIMOS International Venture Sdn. Bhd. (MIVSB) recently, announced a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn. Bhd. (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep‑tech innovation into global markets. The collaboration strengthens MIVSB’s mandate as Malaysia’s primary commercialisation gateway for national R&D and positions the company to engage…

Open Campus Partners with Government of Madhya Pradesh and Geeks of Gurukul to Digitize 50 Million Academic Records

BHOPAL, India, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Open Campus, the community-led decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) building the blockchain-powered financial layer for education, today announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Madhya Pradesh and Geeks of Gurukul to digitize the state of Madhya Pradesh’s 50 million student…

Meltwater Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security and Trust

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards for data security. The certification confirms that Meltwater’s systems and processes are designed and operating effectively to protect…

Franklin Sports Signs The World’s No. 1 Pickleball Player Anna Leigh Waters To A Long-Term Partnership

STOUGHTON, Mass., Jan 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Franklin Sports, a leading brand in the sporting goods industry, is proud to announce the signing of pickleball’s number one player, Anna Leigh Waters to a long-term agreement. As Waters continues to dominate the ranks of both the Pro Pickleball Association (PPA) and Major League Pickleball…

Singapore Students Prove Anyone Can Build AI: Codechella 2025 Redefines University Hackathons

SINGAPORE, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Intelligence should be built by anyone, for everyone, not just live in labs or belong to big tech,” said Christel Buchanan, Founder & CEO of ChatAndBuild, as she opened the Codechella Singapore 2025 Grand Finale. What unfolded over the next four hours proved her point.…

Bitget TradFi Surpasses $2 Billion in Daily Volume as Gold Trading Activity Surges

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 9 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has recorded more than $2 billion in daily trading volume on Bitget TradFi, marking a major milestone since its public rollout on January 5. The performance highlights accelerating demand for access to traditional markets on the platform as a hedge against…

Bitget Opens TradFi Trading to All Users After Record-Breaking Beta Demand

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan 8 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has officially opened its TradFi trading suite to all users, following a private beta that drew overwhelming interest and delivered standout trading activity across gold, forex, and global macro assets. The public launch marks a key milestone in Bitget’s evolution…

FWD Takaful and HSBC Amanah unveil a new solution to support Malaysians to retire with confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) — FWD Takaful and HSBC Amanah announced the launch of Takaful Future Income, an innovative Long-Term Takaful Family Savings plan which comes with an innovative new solution aimed at supporting Malaysians towards a more secure retirement and peace of mind in their golden years. The launch…