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Hut 8’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Surpasses $1 Billion in Market Value with Purchase of $100 Million of Bitcoin

MIAMI, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, today announced the purchase of approximately 990 Bitcoin. The aggregate purchase price of the acquired Bitcoin was approximately $100 million, or an average of approximately $101,710 per Bitcoin.Combined with the... Read More

Skills Gaps, AI Anxiety, and Career Confusion: New Report Reveals the Challenges Facing Australia's Procurement Professionals

MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report from World Commerce Contracting (WorldCC) and Randstad Australia sounds the alarm on the state of procurement and contract management in Australia. The report, ‘Workforce Dynamics in the Modern Era: Bridging Skills Gaps and Embracing Future Needs’, uncovers a profession grappling with a widening skills gap, uncertainty surrounding AI, and a lack of clear career pathways –... Read More

EMGA secures US$90M from EIB for Brazil’s BTG Pactual  

LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) announces today they have secured US$90M debt finance for their long-standing Brazil-based client, BTG Pactual.The US$90 million senior unsecured loan was provided by EIB and the transaction follows on from a very recent transaction also advised by EMGA for USD$210m.Sajeev Chakkalakal, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking at EMGA, said: "This... Read More

Mavenir and Spry Fox Networks (SFN) Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate API Monetization in the Telecom Industry

RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, and Spry Fox Networks (SFN), a pioneer in API monetization and network exposure, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the way Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can monetize their networks and offer innovative API-driven services to aggregators, hyperscalers, and... Read More

Hut 8 Director Amy Wilkinson Named to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100

MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut 8” or the “Company”), a leading, vertically integrated operator of large-scale energy infrastructure and one of North America’s largest Bitcoin miners, today announced that board member Amy Wilkinson has been named by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) to the 2024 NACD Directorship 100. This annual award celebrates and recognizes the most... Read More

SHEIN Highlights Affordable Fashion Choices Ahead of the New Year with Boxing Day Sale

SYDNEY, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we prepare to welcome 2025, New Year’s Eve presents the opportunity to try out a new style, adopt a fresh attitude, and embrace something different. It’s a time to set intentions for the year ahead and express one’s self through fashion with SHEIN's Boxing Day Sale, running until December 29.One also cannot help but reminisce on the year that was, fashion choices that were made - good or bad - and... Read More

AHAM Capital, leading asset manager in Malaysia, selects Temenos Multifonds SaaS to modernize its fund accounting platform

GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that AHAM Capital has selected Temenos Multifonds Global Accounting delivered as SaaS to drive scalable automation and future growth in the Malaysian market.Founded in 2001 and majority owned by CVC Capital Partners, AHAM Capital has grown to become one of Malaysia's leading asset management firms. The firm serves the wealth needs of corporates,... Read More

Future-Forward: Deriv Opens Innovation Hub in Nicosia to Expand in Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Deriv, a leading online broker in the financial sector, has unveiled plans for a second office in Cyprus, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion. Situated on the 12th floor of the renowned Asteroid building in Nicosia, the new office underscores Deriv’s commitment to revolutionising trading technology while attracting top talent in the industry.With a global presence spanning... Read More

Bitget Prepares for MiCA Compliance with an Upcoming European Regional Hub

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is exploring the establishment of its Europe regional hubin Lithuania as part of its strategic expansion in the European Union. The move aligns with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which aims to provide a unified regulatory environment for crypto assets across the region.The company is actively... Read More

Bitget Introduces LaunchX: A New Token Launch Platform Featuring Fuel Network as Its First Project

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, announces the launch of LaunchX, a token launch platform that connects transformative blockchain projects with the global Web3 community, enabling effective early token distribution and adoption. The inaugural project to debut on LaunchX is Fuel Network (FUEL), an advanced blockchain solution that sets new standards for... Read More

Brains Bioceutical Expands Industry-Leading Cannabinoid Offering with D9-THC and CBN, Unveiling New Frontiers for Drug Development

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brains Bioceutical Corp. (Brains Bio), a global leader in natural, GMP-compliant cannabinoid Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), announces the expansion of its industry-leading offering. Cannabinol (CBN) is available as an EU-GMP certified API, D9-Tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) is in a solid crystalline form, undergoing enhanced stability optimization work and final validation... Read More

Quantexa Recognized as Category Leader in Chartis’ 2024 AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions Report

LONDON, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a leading provider of Decision Intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, today announced recognition in Chartis’ RiskTech Quadrant Update for anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions. The report highlights Quantexa’s “best-in-class” capabilities across critical areas to help financial institutions (FIs) fight financial crime and comply with regulatory... Read More

ALL’s ideas for sticking to the New Year's resolutions, even after 12 January!

New year, new you:ALL’s ideas for sticking to your New Year's resolutions – even after 12 January!According to one study, * 80% of people who made New Year’s resolutions have already abandoned them by 12 January. Other studies show that most of these resolutions relate to a desire for well-being** in the broadest sense, like eating more healthily and exercising more often.If achieving your NY goals seems like a daunting challenge, ALL.com,... Read More

Australian Venture Builder Hampton Capital Wins Coveted UNSW Innovation Funding

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hampton Capital Asset Management is proud to announce its appointment and selection for the UNSW TRaCE (Translational Research and Commercialisation Experience) Venture Funding Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to accelerate high-potential startups from research labs to market.The $280 million TRaCE programme, established by the University of New South Wales in collaboration with... Read More

The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 selection is launched today

DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 was launched at a ceremony in Raffles Doha, recommending 33 establishments in its first edition.“We are delighted to announce The MICHELIN Guide’s arrival in Qatar with our first Guide to Doha,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Our famously anonymous Inspectors have explored and experienced the city’s restaurants and... Read More

ARS Pharmaceuticals Announces Filings for Approval of neffy® in China, Japan and Australia

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRY), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering at-risk patients and caregivers to better protect themselves from allergic reactions that could lead to anaphylaxis, announced today that its licensing partners in China, Japan and Australia have filed for approval of neffy® (epinephrine nasal spray) 2 mg in their respective countries. neffy 2 mg was... Read More

FAAM-EUROBAT 2024 Concludes with Groundbreaking Advances in Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAAM-EUROBAT 2024, held from 21-23 November at the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, brought over 550 attendees from over 25 countries to share the latest advancements in food allergy and anaphylaxis research.The event featured impactful sessions, debates, workshops, and plenary discussions, highlighting new evidence and the importance of collaboration in tackling health challenges in food... Read More

Five charts that define the energy transition

LONDON and HOUSTON and SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the energy landscape rapidly transforms due to decarbonization, electrification, and geopolitical shifts, Wood Mackenzie has released five compelling charts that highlight key trends shaping the sector in the latest Horizons report.These charts in the report titled ‘Conversation Starters: Five Energy Charts to Get You Talking’ provide valuable insights into the dynamics... Read More

EBC Financial Group Launches US Stocks, Empowering Global CFD Traders to Invest in Top US Companies

LONDON, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) is excited to announce the launch of US Stock Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on its trading platform. This highly anticipated addition expands EBC’s already diverse array of trading products, which includes forex, commodities, indices, and more. With this launch, global traders now have seamless access to shares of the most influential companies in the world, including... Read More

Tech Trends Shaping 2025 in Asia Pacific: AML Regulation, Cybersecurity-driven Cloud Migration and AI Evolution

CHICAGO, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last couple of years, the Asia Pacific region has seen growing regulatory scrutiny and corporate investigations, as international regulators and law enforcement organizations work with national authorities to raise the bar for security, risk reduction, and corporate accountability. In 2025, organizations will actively adopt technologies that help meet regulatory deadlines and cybersecurity... Read More