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Leading Crypto Exchange Bybit Hits Record Spot Trading Volume
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, hit $71.5B in trading volume yesterday, just 7% under the exchange's record $77B daily trading volume, which was set during the 2021 crypto bullrun. On Feb. 28, Bybit saw $62.6B in Futures volume, $8.7B in Spot (a record for Spot volume), with... Read More
South Mill Champs and Grupo APAL Form Strategic Joint Venture to Expand Mushroom Production in Mexico
KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- South Mill Champs, a leading North American grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and functional mushroom foods, announced that it has entered into a cross-border partnership with Grupo APAL to form a 50/50 Mexican joint venture, Royal Champs S. de R.L. de C.V. Royal Champs will build and operate composting and mushroom growing operations in multiple sites in Mexico primarily for import and... Read More
Baicells Announces Agreement with Indonesian Operator PT Smartfren Telecom
DALLAS, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baicells Technologies, a leading provider of 4G LTE and 5G NR cellular network infrastructure, has announced an agreement with PT Smartfren Telecom, one of the major wireless operators in Indonesia, to deliver turnkey network solutions for Digital Industrialization, Automation, and Private Wireless offerings being introduced in 2024. Baicells, a turnkey provider of wireless network solutions that enable... Read More
PANTHEON MACROECONOMICS FOUNDER IAN SHEPHERDSON NAMED CHAIRMAN
NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pantheon Macroeconomics ("Pantheon") today announced new roles for three senior analysts, including Ian Shepherdson, Founder, who will serve as Chief Economist and Chairman of the Firm, a new position responsible for leading Pantheon's overall strategic growth and business development. Samuel Tombs, Chief UK Economist since 2015, will join the US team and will take on the role of Chief US economist... Read More
IBM Announces Availability of Open-Source Mistral AI Model on watsonx, Expands Model Choice to Help Enterprises Scale AI with Trust and Flexibility
ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the availability of the popular open-source Mixtral-8x7B large language model (LLM), developed by Mistral AI, on its watsonx AI and data platform, as it continues to expand capabilities to help clients innovate with IBM's own foundation models and those from a range of open-source providers. Read More
Huawei Unveils NeoSight, a Next-Generation Lightweight Converged Management System for the Commercial Market
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, David Shi, Vice President of Huawei ICT Marketing Solution Sales, unveiled NeoSight — a next-generation, lightweight, converged management system designed for the commercial market. NeoSight provides a comprehensive, lightweight, simplified, and centralized O experience for small- and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs). As intelligent transformation... Read More
Exploring the Globalization Secrets of Neta Auto, a Pure Electric Vehicle Innovator
SHANGHAI, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the slowdown in global economic growth, certain industries are experiencing rapid expansion against the odds. The rapid development of China's new energy vehicle industry is a prime example. These companies are swiftly integrating into the wave of globalization and achieving remarkable results. What's the secret behind their success? Taking Neta Auto as an example. Neta Auto witnessed an... Read More
Group-IB reveals Hi-Tech Crime Trends 23/24: surge in ransomware against backdrop of growing AI, macOS threats
SINGAPORE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, is proud to announce the launch of its new report Hi-Tech Crime Trends 2023/2024, the latest edition of the company's annual round-up of the most pressing global cyber threats to organizations and individuals. In the research, Group-IB analysts reveal how the unholy alliance between ransomware... Read More
Medidata and Sanofi Vaccines Extend Collaboration to Improve Patient Centricity and Trial Efficiency
SINGAPORE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, and Sanofi Vaccines, today announced a collaboration to harness Medidata eCOA to deploy in vaccine studies. This builds on Medidata and Sanofi's longstanding, successful experience using Medidata Rave EDC (electronic data capture). Read More
Vantage Australia awarded "Best CFD Broker, Global" Award for 2024
SYDNEY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets ("Vantage") is honoured to receive the prestigious "Best CFD Broker, Global" award at the esteemed Global Brand Awards 2024. This accolade is an affirmation of Vantage's efforts and commitment to excellence and innovation in the Contracts for Difference (CFD) trading industry. Global Brands Magazine (GBM) is a leading publication known for its news articles and opinion pieces on well-known... Read More
HIKMICRO Unveils its 'Explore Daytime Hunting in a New Way' Vision at IWA 2024
HANGZHOU, China, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HIKMICRO, the world's foremost technology explorer in the hunting market, has unveiled its new daytime hunting vision at the IWA Outdoor Classics 2024 show. IWA, which takes place at Nurmeberg Messe from Thursday 29th February to Sunday 3rd March, is the world's leading exhibition for the hunting and target sports industry, making it the perfect place for HIKMICRO to announce its new daytime... Read More
ATFX appoints FX pioneer Drew Niv as Chief Strategy Officer
LONDON, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX proudly announces the appointment of Drew Niv, a distinguished pioneer and thought leader in the FX industry, as its Chief Strategy Officer. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Drew Niv brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at ATFX. Drew Niv is widely recognized for his pivotal role in co-founding FXCM in 1999 and serving as its CEO for 19 years. During his... Read More
YOFC Unveils Cutting-edge Innovations at 2024 MWC Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), a leader in the global optical fibre and cable market, showcased a suite of advanced products and solutions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress Barcelona (MWC Barcelona). Under the theme "Connecting the Future with Fibre", YOFC showcased its advancements across five key areas: Move Toward 5G Advanced, New Hub of Green Computing,... Read More
MINISO Reveals Its Newly Revamped Flagship Store in India Featuring an Exclusive IP Collection Zone
NEW DELHI, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO, the renowned global lifestyle brand proudly announces the grand reopening of its newly enhanced store at the DLF Mall of India on February 24. This event marks a remarkable milestone as it unveils MINISO's first-ever pink-themed store in India. The innovative revamp includes a dedicated Intellectual Property (IP) collection zone, segmented into three unique areas: Sanrio, Disney, and Barbie,... Read More
China's thriving outbound tourism contributes to global economic recovery
BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily The past Chinese New Year holiday just witnessed a surge in China's outbound tourism. According to statistics released by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, around 3.6 million overseas trips were made by Chinese tourists during the holiday. International observers said that this... Read More
China still remains world's largest engine for growth
BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently raised its growth forecast for the Chinese economy and other emerging economies in Asia in 2024. At the same time, the IMF has increased its global economic growth forecast for this year by 0.2 percentage points to 3.1 percent due to the resilience of major economies like China. The IMF pointed out that the lift of China's... Read More
AliExpress Marks Choice Anniversary with Deals and New Ambassadors
SINGAPORE, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Choice initiative and the related Choice Day sale with an unprecedented five-day promotional event—the longest of its kind in the platform's history. Offering discounts of up to 60% on a select range of items, the event is crafted to deliver a shopping... Read More
CloudRAN.AI Launches at MWC 2024, Revolutionizing Private 5G for Industrial Transformation
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CloudRAN.AI, a trailblazing Singapore-based company, made its official debut at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona. The firm specializes in providing pure software-driven Private 5G network solutions, tailored for vertical industries seeking to harness the power of edge cloud computing and AI to fuel their digital transformation. With a vision to seamlessly integrate production... Read More
ANICAV advocate the importance of legumes in the Australian diet as the days get colder
SYDNEY, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As autumn creeps into Australia and temperatures begin to drop, the Legumes From Europe project, together with ANICAV, strengthens its commitment to promoting the importance and benefits of legumes in the nation's typical diet. The autumn season, characterized by a cooler climate, marks a transition in eating habits, making legumes an essential element in the preparation of nutritious and comforting... Read More
Toshiba and Bekaert sign a partnership agreement on MEA technology for PEM electrolyzers to accelerate the advance towards green hydrogen production at scale
TOKYO, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation ("Toshiba") and Bekaert, have entered into a global partnership which includes a strategic cooperation agreement, and a manufacturing technology license for Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEA), a key component for Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, that will help to accelerate the advance towards green hydrogen production. The agreement formalizes... Read More
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