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Bitget Turns Crypto Trading Into a Smart Conversation with GetAgent

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to officially launch GetAgent, a new AI–powered trading assistant designed to ease users' interaction and understanding of the crypto market. By combining advanced AI with real–time market data and trading tools, GetAgent is engineered to transform complex decision–making into a simple chat.

Built for today’s fast–paced trading environment, GetAgent combines instant insights, real–time news, technical analysis, and trade execution into a single, seamless conversation. Following a successful pre–launch, the AI assistant is now officially live, offering users tailored technical signals, market sentiment, and data–driven analysis across the ever–changing crypto landscape.

GetAgent dynamically tracks real–time price movements and adapts its responses based on user’s trading history, preferences, and watchlists. For example, when indicators like RSI hit critical levels or a trend reversal is detected, the assistant flags the opportunity or risk immediately. By transforming complex data into actionable intelligence, GetAgent empowers users to make faster, smarter trading decisions without the need for extensive manual analysis, leveling the playing field for both experienced and novice traders alike.

With 24/7 monitoring of crypto trends and price movements, GetAgent reduces time spent switching between different tools and sources, helping traders respond faster and act with more precision. With each prompt, the GetAgent adapts to ones trading patterns, assets and preferences, ensuring that the insights and alerts are personalized for each trader. The assistant is also set to evolve with more integrations, customizable settings, and support for future asset classes down the line.

“AI is shaping a new era of trading—more efficient, more informed, and more user–led. GetAgent takes away the stress of interpreting data and churns out insights that will help both novice and experienced traders move faster, smarter, and with greater clarity. Think of it like ChatGPT but specifically made for crypto trading,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

The official launch now opens GetAgent to select users with invitation codes, inviting traders of every experience level to leverage AI for smarter, simpler, and faster crypto trading.

GetAgent represents the latest addition to Bitget’s expanding product stack that focuses on simplifying the user experience without compromising on performance. In January 2025, Bitget introduced Bitget Seed, an AI–powered platform designed to surface early–stage Web3 crypto projects with high growth potential. The product launch aligns with Bitget’s strategy of blending emerging technology such as AI with accessible trading infrastructure—bridging the gap between on–chain innovation and everyday users.

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About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 120 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world–class multi–chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

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The Global Center on Adaptation Announces Senior Appointments

Rotterdam, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announces four strategic senior appointments, reinforcing its leadership team as it scales its global adaptation agenda. His Excellency Macky Sall, Chair of GCA’s Supervisory Board, and Professor Patrick V. Verkooijen, GCA President and CEO, welcome:

  • Matthew McKinnon, Vice President, External Affairs and Policy
    Leads GCA’s policy, advocacy, external relations and partnership activities.
  • Edward Mharadzira, Vice President, Finance and Operations
    Oversees administration, finance, operations and donor compliance.
  • Dr. Purvi Mehta, Senior Advisor, Partnerships (AAAP)
    Shapes the transition of the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program into its second phase (2026–2030).
  • Kristina Tanso, Development Director
    Heads institutional fundraising and strategic resourcing to ensure GCA’s sustainable growth.

“These appointments reflect GCA’s growing role on the world stage,” said H.E. Macky Sall. “I warmly welcome this strengthened leadership team, which brings the experience, diversity and vision needed to accelerate adaptation where efforts where they are needed most.”

“As we scale our impact and deepen partnerships, this expanded leadership brings vital expertise to advance GCA’s mission,” added Professor Verkooijen. “I look forward to working closely with our new colleagues to drive innovation, scale finance and impact in adaptation worldwide.”

Senior Leadership Profiles

Matthew McKinnon (New Zealand)
Matthew McKinnon brings over 20 years of international experience including at the United Nations (UNDP, UNICEF, UN Secretariat) and as advisor to 7th UN Secretary–General Kofi Annan (2007–2010). He served as founding head of the secretariat of the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 (2010–2023) leading its successful spearheading of calls to enshrine a 1.5°C goal in the Paris Agreement, and advising government delegations from Africa, Asia, America and the Pacific in the UN climate negotiations. He has also edited several global assessments on the impact of climate change and chairs the Advisory Board of MSC Foundation.

Edward Mharadzira (Zimbabwe)
Edward Mharadzirwa brings an extensive background in financial management and deep knowledge of GCA work, backed by over 18 years of senior experience in global development organizations, both in the field and at headquarters. With a strong foundation in leading financial strategy, internal controls, risk mitigation, and donor compliance, Edward Mharadzirwa has played a key role in strengthening financial governance at GCA through his prior role as Senior Director of Finance and Operations.

Dr. Purvi Mehta (India)
Purvi Mehta joins the GCA as a senior advisor with over 27 years of experience in agriculture, climate adaptation, and development partnerships across Asia and Africa. She previously served as Senior Advisor and Asia Director at the Gates Foundation, leading global initiatives in climate adaptation and scaling innovation and as a regional program coordinator at CGIAR. She is also Adjunct Professor at Cornell University and serves on a number of global boards and advisory panels including the World Food Prize, MIT’s JWAS Global Climate and Food Alliance and Advanta.

Kristina Tanso (United Kingdom)
Ms. Tanso joins GCA from the University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division, where she has served as Senior Development Advisor for Pediatrics and Rare Diseases, expanding the Department's private and public philanthropic portfolio internationally. With over 12 years of experience leading strategic development activities for organizations including the Nature Conservancy, Teach for All and Room to Read, she is also Adjunct Professor on Development at the University of Hong Kong.


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SOUEAST Entre Officiellement Sur Le Marché Marocain Et Lance Un Nouveau Chapitre En Afrique Du Nord

CASABLANCA, Maroc, 01 juill. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOUEAST a annoncé son entrée officielle sur le marché marocain, marquant le lancement de sa stratégie pour l’Afrique du Nord et une avancée majeure dans son expansion mondiale. Elle proposera des expériences de mobilité urbaine EASE aux consommateurs marocains et nord–africains.

(Image 1: SOUEAST lancé au Maroc)

Lors de l’événement de lancement, M. Andy Yuan, Vice–président adjoint de SOUEAST International, a présenté la stratégie de développement de SOUEAST. Depuis le renouveau de sa marque en 2024, SOUEAST connaît une expansion rapide et vise une présence dans plus de 60 pays et régions, avec 300 réseaux prévus en 2025. « Nous prévoyons une gamme de produits diversifiée : “6 SUV + 2 berlines + 1 pick–up”, pour répondre aux besoins variés des utilisateurs à travers le monde », a–t–il ajouté.

EASE YOUR LIFE: une nouvelle ère de mobilité connectée intelligente
SOUEAST se concentre sur la jeunesse urbaine mondiale, avec pour ambition de co–créer une expérience de mobilité urbaine fluide grâce à des véhicules alliant esthétique moderne et technologie intelligente. Cette vision trouve un écho particulier auprès de la jeunesse marocaine et crée un lien fort avec la marque.

Portefeuille de produits varié, couverture de marché précise
Pour son entrée au Maroc, SOUEAST introduit ses SUV urbains phares.

Le S09, SUV smart premium de classe D, s’adresse aux élites urbaines grâce à son design exceptionnel, sa conduite intelligente et ses caractéristiques luxueuses, incarnant les standards élevés de la marque.

（Image 2: SOUEAST S09）

Le S07, SUV intelligent urbain de classe C, combine praticité et style. Il est équipé d’écrans connectés de 12,3 pouces sur le tableau de bord, d’un siège conducteur électronique réglable en 6 positions avec mémoire, ainsi que de toutes les fonctionnalités ADAS, offrant confort et sécurité.

Le S06 DM, SUV hybride urbain stylé de classe C, allie esthétique sportive et technologie hybride. Il offre une autonomie électrique pure de 114 km et une autonomie combinée de plus de 1 000 km avec le plein, répondant aux besoins quotidiens de mobilité des jeunes marocains.

M–Automotive, principal distributeur automobile au Maroc, est la seule entreprise à avoir remporté deux années consécutives (2024–2025) le titre de « Meilleure qualité de service » et figure parmi les 30 meilleures entreprises du pays. La société prévoit de collaborer avec SOUEAST pour ouvrir trois magasins en propre d’ici 2025, dont un magasin 4S et deux showrooms urbains, et vise un réseau de 13 points de vente d’ici 2027.

Afin de s’ancrer durablement au Maroc, SOUEAST mettra en place un réseau de services complet, renforcera sa collaboration avec des partenaires locaux et accélérera son intégration sur le marché à travers des stratégies localisées.

Par ailleurs, SOUEAST prévoit d’entrer sur le marché égyptien dès juillet, poursuivant ainsi son expansion à travers le continent africain.

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SOUEAST Officially Enters Morocco, Launching New Journey in North African Market

CASABLANCA, Morocco, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SOUEAST announced its official entry into the Morocco market, marking the launch of its North African strategy and a major breakthrough in its global expansion. It will offer EASE urban mobility experiences to Moroccan and even North African consumers.

(Image 1: SOUEAST Launched in Morocco)

At the launch event, Assistant President of SOUEAST International, Mr. Andy Yuan introduced SOUEAST's development strategy. Since its 2024 brand renewal, SOUEAST has rapidly expanded, aiming to enter over 60 countries and regions, with 300 networks in 2025. “We will plan a diversified product lineup of “6 SUVs + 2 sedans + 1 pickup,” meeting the diverse needs of global users.” He added.

EASE YOUR LIFE: A new way of intelligent connected mobility
SOUEAST focuses on global urban youth, aiming to co–create an effortless urban mobility experience through vehicles that merge fashion aesthetics with intelligent technology. This vision resonates with Moroccan youth and builds a solid brand connection.

Diverse Product Portfolio，Precise Market Coverage
For its entry into Morocco, SOUEAST introduces core urban SUVs.

The S09, the Smart Premium D–Class SUV, caters to urban elites with its exceptional design, intelligent driving, and luxurious features, embodying the brand's high standards.

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The S07, the Urban Intelligent C–Class SUV, balances practicality and style. It provides 12.3–inch connected screens for the dashboard and electronic 6–way adjustable driver seat with memory and full ADAS, offering convenience and safety.

S06 DM, the Hybrid Urban Stylish C–Class SUV, combining sporty aesthetics with hybrid technology, delivers an 114 km pure electric range and a combined range of over 1,000 km when fully fueled, meeting the daily commuting needs of Moroccan youth.

M–Automotive, the leading automotive distributor in Morocco, is the only company to have won the “Best Service Quality” title for two consecutive years (2024–2025) and ranks among Morocco´s top 30 companies. The company plans to cooperate with SOUEAST and establish three directly operated stores by 2025, including one 4S store and two urban showrooms, and aims to expand the network to 13 outlets by 2027.

To deeply root itself in the Morocco, SOUEAST will construct an end–to–end service network, strengthen collaboration with local partners, and accelerate market integration through localized strategies.

Additionally, SOUEAST is set to enter the Egypt market this July, further expanding its footprint across Africa.

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FFD4 Must Deliver for the World’s Most Vulnerable Nations

OHRLLS Office Banner. Credit: OHRLLS

By Rabab Fatima
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 1 2025 – Five years from the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we face a development emergency. The promise to eradicate poverty, combat climate change, and build a sustainable future for all is slipping away. The SDG financing gap has ballooned to over $4 trillion annually—a crisis compounded by declining aid, rising trade barriers, and a fragile global economy.

At the heart of this crisis is a systemic failure: the world’s most vulnerable nations—Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)—are being left behind. The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville is a historic chance to correct course.

We must seize it.

LDCs: Progress Stalled, Financing Denied

Three years into the Doha Programme of Action, LDCs are lagging precariously. Growth averages just 4.1%, far below the 7% target. FDI remains stagnant at a meager 2.5% of global flows, while ODA to LDCs fell by 3% in 2024. Worse, 29 LDCs now spend more on debt than health, and eight spend more on debt than education.

USG Rabab Fatima

These numbers demand action: scaled-up concessional finance, deep debt relief, and innovative tools like blended finance to unlock private investment. Without urgent measures, the 2030 Agenda will fail its most marginalized beneficiaries.

LLDCs: Trapped by Geography, Strangled by Finances

Six months after adopting the ambitious Awaza Programme of Action, LLDCs remain hamstrung by structural barriers. Despite hosting 7% of the world’s people, they account for just 1.2% of global trade, with export costs 74% higher than coastal nations. FDI has plummeted from $36 billion in 2011 to $23 billion in 2024, while ODA continues its downward spiral. Official Development Assistance (ODA) has also declined significantly from $38.1 billion in 2020 to $32 billion in 2023, with projections indicating continued downward trends.

The Awaza Programme outlines solutions—trade facilitation, infrastructure, and resilience—but these will remain empty promises without financing. FFD4 must align with its priorities, ensuring LLDCs get the investment they need to transform their economies.

I seize the opportunity to warmly invite all of you to continue these critical discussions at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), to be held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, from 5 to 8 August 2025 under the theme “Driving Progress through Partnerships”.

SIDS: Debt, Disasters, and a Broken System

For SIDS, the crisis is existential. Over 40% are in or near debt distress; 70% exceed sustainable debt thresholds. Between 2016 and 2020, they paid 18 times more in debt servicing than they received in climate finance. This is unconscionable. Countries on the frontlines of the climate crisis should not be left on the margins of global finance. Nations drowning in rising sea level – which they did not contribute to – should not be drowning in debt.

We can continue patching over cracks in a broken system. Or we can build a more equitable foundation for sustainable development, and for that addressing debt sustainability is not only an economic necessity, but also a development imperative. No country should be forced to choose between servicing debt and protecting its future.

The Way Forward: Solidarity in Action

FFD4 must deliver:

    1. Debt relief and restructuring for LDCs, LLDCs, and SIDS to free up resources for development.
    2. Scaling up concessional finance and honoring ODA commitments.
    3. Mobilizing private capital through de-risking instruments and blended finance.
    4. Climate finance justice, ensuring SIDS and LDCs receive grants and concessional finance, not loans, to build resilience.

The moral case is clear, but so is the strategic one: A world where billions are left in poverty and instability, should be a world of shared risks and responsibilities. FFD4 must be the moment we choose a different path—one of equity, urgency, and action. The time for excuses is over. The agreement on the Compromiso de Sevilla is the start – the real test will be its implementation.

As we move forward on those important responsibilities s and necessary actions, my Office, UN-OHRLLS, is with you every step of the way.

Rabab Fatima, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States

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Women and War: Victims of Violence and Voices of Peace

Women protesting against gender-based violence on International Women’s Day in Liberia. Credit: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein

Women protesting against gender-based violence on International Women’s Day in Liberia. Credit: UN Photo/Eric Kanalstein

By Juliana White
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 1 2025 – In 2023, approximately 612 million women and girls lived within 50 kilometers of a conflict zone, more than 50 percent higher than a decade ago. During war, they disproportionately suffer from gender-based and sexual violence.

It is estimated that over 120 countries are currently involved in armed conflict, displacing around 117.3 million people. Women and girls account for nearly half of the forcibly displaced population and represent a large majority of the world’s refugees.

UN Women found that the number of women killed in armed conflicts doubled from 2022 to 2023, making up 40 percent of all deaths in war.

During conflict women and girls experience horrific abuse, including torture, rape, sexual slavery, trafficking, torture, malnutrition, and a lack of access to vital care. Such violence is rampant in countries like Sudan, Nigeria, Palestine, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

The Report of the United Nations Secretary-General on conflict-related sexual violence documented 3,688 verified cases in 2023. Women and girls account for 95 percent of reports, a striking 50 percent increase compared to findings from the previous year.

Even after surviving brutal sexual attacks, warring countries provide limited care options. Hospitals are one of the few places sanctioned as safe havens during conflict. However, many are destroyed or badly damaged during attacks, forcing them to shut down.

The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) says that the disruption of sexual and reproductive health services puts women and girls at risk. They are more likely to experience unplanned pregnancy, maternal mortality, severe sexual and reproductive injuries, and contract infections.

UN Women also found that around 500 women and girls die daily from pregnancy and childbirth complications in countries affected by conflict.

Hospitals are not the only supposed haven sites impacted by war. Many schools in warring countries have had to close due to military takeover or destruction.

The Education under Attack 2024 report, released by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA), said that there were about 6,000 attacks on education between 2022 and 2023.

Attacks on schools included death, injuries, rape, abduction and significant damage to buildings. The GCPEA also reported that girls affected by these attacks had a harder time resuming learning activities.

“Education is an absolute necessity, not just for the children themselves but also for global peace, stability and prosperity for all. Schools should be treated as sanctuaries, and it is our common responsibility to ensure that every child has access to an education, even at times of conflict,” said Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, during the Arria Formula Meeting on the issue of attacks on schools in 2017.

Despite rampant oppressive inequality by men during conflict, women are the solution for peace. Studies show that when women are involved in peace negotiations, there is a higher rate of implementation. Agreements also last significantly longer than those made only by men.

Last year, Oct. 15, 2024, marked eight years of the implementation of Colombia’s Peace Agreement, which included women in the creation process. While Colombia’s peace process set new standards for the inclusion of women in peace processes, they are still significantly underrepresented.

Between 2020 and 2023, 8 in 10 peace talks and 7 in 10 mediation efforts had no women involved. Despite proven impact, women remain shut out of peace processes.

To improve the representation of women in peace operations, human rights organizations like the UN actively advocate for women’s rights. They hold countries accountable for creating an inclusive environment.

However, more parties to conflict, negotiators and other actors must uphold global commitments to fulfill equal and meaningful participation of women in processes. But a lack of funding and military and political powers dominated by men still create significant setbacks.

“Women continue to pay the price of the wars of men,” said UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous. “This is happening in the context of a larger war on women. The deliberate targeting of women’s rights is not unique to conflict-affected countries but is even more lethal in those settings. We are witnessing the weaponization of gender equality on many fronts; if we do not stand up and demand change, the consequences will be felt for decades, and peace will remain elusive.”

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Science Is Useless if No One Understands It

Harriet Okech, a scientist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), briefing visitors to CGIAR Science Week on the work of the IITA. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS

Harriet Okech, a scientist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), briefing visitors to CGIAR Science Week on the work of the IITA. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS

By Busani Bafana
NAIROBI, Jul 1 2025 – Despite delivering life-saving medicines, more nutritious crops, and transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), science remains widely misunderstood, polarizing, and underappreciated. Much of this, experts say, comes down to one persistent issue: poor communication.

Science doesn’t reach the people it’s meant to serve—not because it lacks value, but because it is locked behind technical jargon and inaccessible language. “Science is often misunderstood because it’s poorly communicated,” says Harriet Okech, a biotechnologist on a mission to demystify science and protect it from distortion in an era of rampant misinformation.

Okech, a scientist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Kenya, believes that science must be made understandable and relatable—especially for farmers and policymakers, who are critical in translating research into real-world impact.

“Science should not stay in journals or labs. It must reach the people who need it most,” Okech told IPS.

Keen to improve the accessibility and relevance of its science research to decision-makers, the CGIAR published a report, Insight to Impact: A Decision-Maker’s Guide to Navigating Food System Science, which recognized that the CGIAR’s research was not consistently being used. The report designed for leaders, policymakers and researchers, focuses on translating science into action by simplifying scientific findings into practical, understandable and relevant information with links to tools and real-world applications.

“One of the main barriers is the gap in communication between the scientist and the private sector, including the farmer who is supposed to be the key beneficiary of the materials and innovations the scientists are coming up with,” said Grace Mijiga Mhango, President of the Grain Traders and Processors Association of Malawi, one of several stakeholders consulting in the development of the report.

Commenting on the report, Lindiwe Sibanda, Chair of the CGIAR Integrated Partnership Board, highlighted that policymakers need more support to navigate food systems science.

“The most powerful scaling of agricultural research that I have experienced is through policy, where a policy environment is created in a way that is conducive for CGIAR technologies to be taken up. Yet not all researchers, not all scientists, are comfortable in the science-policy interface. This report marks a step towards bridging this gap.”

Unjamming the Jargon, Plain Speak

To make science relatable, it must first be understandable.

“Scientists and journalists must work together to unpack complex research. Otherwise, the message gets lost—or worse, misinterpreted,” said Okech.

Often, journalists simply reproduce scientific jargon without fully understanding it, leading to confusion and public distrust. “Scientists need to own their narratives and communicate their work clearly—without causing panic or watering it down,” she explained.

Through science communication training programs for researchers and journalists, Okech is helping build this critical skill set.

The biotechnology sector, in particular, has been a frequent casualty of misinformation.

“There’s a lot of fear around biotech because people don’t understand what it is,” Okech noted.

She recalled explaining the basics of GM technology to an Uber driver following Kenya’s decision to lift its ban on genetically modified crops.

“He thought GMOs were just oversized vegetables injected with chemicals. That moment reminded me how important it is to engage beyond the lab.”

Today, Okech writes science-based opinion pieces for the media and creates video content on platforms like YouTube to explain innovations in biotechnology and genome editing in a simple, visual, and engaging way. Her work spans key crops like cassava and ensete—a vital food crop in Ethiopia related to bananas—where she focuses on improving traits for disease resistance and resilience through genetic transformation and gene editing.

As the world works to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), science information must be accessible and inclusive in helping tackle development challenges, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Through its Open Science initiative, UNESCO has championed the need to simplify science communication to promote public understanding and engagement.

Science in Her Cells

Having transitioned from the lab to the front line of science communication, Okech sees herself as a bridge between researchers and the public.

“When I worked in the lab, my dream was to help others understand science, especially those without a scientific background,” she said.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Leena Tripathi—Director of the Eastern Africa Hub and Head of the Biotechnology Program at IITA—Okech has led communications efforts for the institute’s biotechnology and cassava seed systems programs.

Science, for Okech, is more than a career. It is a calling.

“It’s in my DNA,” she chuckled. “But what good is science if no one understands it?”

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Bitget lista NodeOps (NODE) para operação spot

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bitget, principal corretora de criptomoedas e empresa Web3, anunciou a listagem do NodeOps (NODE) na Zona de Inovação, IA e DePIN, adicionando o ativo à operação spot. NodeOps é uma plataforma de infraestrutura DePIN. A operação do par NODE/USDT começará em 30 de junho de 2025, às 10 h (UTC), com saques disponíveis a partir de 1º de julho de 2025, às 11 h (UTC).

A NodeOps está desenvolvendo uma solução full–stack para tornar a computação descentralizada simples, confiável e acessível em escala. Sua arquitetura é construída em duas camadas: o protocolo básico NodeOps Network, que coordena a infraestrutura física descentralizada (DePIN), e um conjunto de produtos voltados para o usuário, incluindo NodeOps Cloud, Console, Agent Terminal, Staking Hub e Security Hub, que simplifica a implantação e o gerenciamento. No centro do ecossistema está o token NODE, que viabiliza a coordenação, recompensa o trabalho real e regula a rede. Com um modelo de cunhagem e queima apoiado por receita, o NODE garante valor sustentável, protege a infraestrutura e permite o acesso a recursos premium, alinhando incentivos e apoiando o crescimento de longo prazo em todo o ecossistema NodeOps. A NodeOps Network construiu a base para uma coordenação de infraestrutura sustentável, que escala conforme a demanda real, ao mesmo tempo que mantém as vantagens de descentralização e custo que tornam a infraestrutura Web3 superior aos serviços de nuvem tradicionais.

A Bitget continua a expandir suas ofertas, posicionando–se como uma plataforma líder para a operação de criptomoedas. A corretora conquistou uma reputação por suas soluções inovadoras, permitindo que os usuários explorem criptomoedas dentro de um ecossistema CeDeFi seguro. Com uma ampla seleção de mais de 800 criptomoedas em expansão e o compromisso de ampliar suas ofertas para mais de 900 pares de negociação, a Bitget conecta os usuários a diversos ecossistemas, incluindo Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base e TON. A adição do NodeOps ao portfólio da Bitget marca um passo significativo na expansão de seu ecossistema, ao integrar comunidades de nicho e promover a inovação nas economias descentralizadas, consolidando ainda mais seu papel como uma porta de entrada para diversos projetos Web3 e movimentos culturais.

Para mais detalhes sobre o NodeOps, acesse aqui.

Sobre a Bitget

Fundada em 2018, a Bitget é a principal corretora de criptomoedas e empresa Web3 do mundo. Atendendo a mais de 120 milhões de usuários em mais de 150 países e regiões, a Bitget está comprometida em ajudar os usuários a operar de forma mais inteligente com o seu recurso pioneiro de copy trading e outras soluções de operação, oferecendo acesso em tempo real ao preço do Bitcoin, preço do Ethereum e outras criptomoedas. Anteriormente conhecida como BitKeep, Bitget Wallet é uma carteira de criptomoedas multicadeia de nível mundial que oferece uma variedade de soluções e recursos abrangentes da Web3, incluindo funcionalidade de carteira, troca de tokens, NFT Marketplace, navegador DApp e muito mais.

A Bitget está na vanguarda da adoção de criptomoedas por meio de parcerias estratégicas, como seu papel como parceira oficial de criptomoedas da principal liga de futebol do mundo, LALIGA, nos mercados do ORIENTE, SUDESTE ASIÁTICO e AMÉRICA LATINA, bem como parceira global dos atletas nacionais turcos Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (campeã mundial de luta livre), Samet Gümüş (medalhista de ouro no boxe) e İlkin Aydın (seleção nacional de vôlei), para inspirar a comunidade global a abraçar o futuro da criptomoeda.

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Bitget intègre NodeOps (NODE) à son offre de trading au comptant

VICTORIA, Seychelles, 01 juill. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, la principale bourse de cryptomonnaies et société Web3, annonce la cotation de NodeOps (NODE) à sa zone Innovation, IA et DePIN, où il sera disponible pour le trading au comptant. NodeOps est une plateforme d’infrastructure DePIN. Les transactions pour la paire NODE/USDT débuteront le 30 juin 2025 à 10 h 00 (UTC), et les retraits seront disponibles à partir du 1er juillet 2025 à 11 h 00 (UTC).

NodeOps développe une solution complète permettant de simplifier l’informatique décentralisée et d’améliorer sa fiabilité ainsi que son accès à grande échelle. Son architecture repose sur deux couches : le protocole de base NodeOps Network, qui coordonne l’infrastructure physique décentralisée (DePIN), et une suite de produits destinés aux utilisateurs, notamment NodeOps Cloud, Console, Agent Terminal, Staking Hub et Security Hub, qui simplifient le déploiement et la gestion. Au cœur de l’écosystème se trouve le jeton NODE, qui assure la coordination, récompense le travail réel et régit le réseau. Grâce à un modèle de création et de destruction de jetons adossé à des actifs, NODE garantit une valeur durable, sécurise l’infrastructure et permet d’accéder à des fonctionnalités premium, harmonisant ainsi les incitations et favorisant la croissance à long terme de l’écosystème NodeOps. NodeOps Network a jeté les bases d’une coordination durable des infrastructures qui s’adapte à la demande réelle tout en conservant les avantages en matière de décentralisation et de coûts. Ces avantages placent l’infrastructure Web3 au–dessus des services cloud traditionnels.

Bitget continue d’élargir son offre et se positionne comme une plateforme de premier plan pour l’échange de cryptomonnaies. La plateforme est réputée pour ses solutions innovantes qui permettent aux utilisateurs d’explorer les cryptomonnaies au sein d’un écosystème CeDeFi sécurisé. Bitget, qui compte une sélection exhaustive de plus de 800 paires de cryptomonnaies et s’engage à élargir son offre à plus de 900 paires négociables, connecte les utilisateurs à divers écosystèmes, notamment Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base et TON. L’ajout de NodeOps au portefeuille de Bitget marque une étape décisive du développement de son écosystème, car elle intègre des communautés de niche et encourage l’innovation dans le domaine de l’économie décentralisée, renforçant ainsi son rôle d’intermédiaire entre les différents projets Web3 et mouvements culturels.

Pour en savoir plus sur NodeOps, cliquez ici.

À propos de Bitget

Établie en 2018, Bitget est la principale bourse de cryptomonnaies et société Web3 au monde. Au service de plus de 120 millions d’utilisateurs répartis dans plus de 150 pays et régions, la bourse Bitget s’engage à aider les utilisateurs à trader plus intelligemment grâce à sa fonctionnalité révolutionnaire de copy trading et ses autres solutions de trading, tout en fournissant un accès en temps réel aux cours du Bitcoin, de l’Ethereum et d’autres cryptomonnaies. Anciennement connu sous le nom de BitKeep, Bitget Wallet est un portefeuille cryptographique multichaînes de classe mondiale qui propose une gamme complète de solutions et de fonctionnalités Web3 et notamment des fonctionnalités de portefeuille, d’échange de jetons, une place de marché NFT ou un navigateur DApp.

Bitget est le fer de lance de l’adoption des cryptomonnaies grâce à des partenariats stratégiques, comme en témoigne son rôle de partenaire crypto officiel de la meilleure ligue de football au monde, LALIGA, sur les marchés de l’EST, de l’ASEAN et de l’Amérique latine, et celui de partenaire mondial des athlètes olympiques turcs Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (championne du monde de lutte), Samet Gümüş (médaille d’or de boxe) et İlkin Aydın (équipe nationale de volley–ball). Bitget a pour vocation d’inciter la population mondiale à adopter les cryptomonnaies, symboles d’avenir.

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Bitget listet NodeOps (NODE) für den Spot-Handel

VICTORIA, Seychellen, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, eine führende Kryptowährungsbörse und ein führendes Web3–Unternehmen, hat die Aufnahme von NodeOps (NODE) in den Spot–Handel bekannt gegeben. Der Token wird in den Kategorien Innovation, AI und DePIN gelistet. NodeOps ist eine DePIN–Infrastrukturplattform. Der Handel für das Paar NODE/USDT beginnt am 30. Juni 2025 um 10:00 Uhr (UTC), Auszahlungen sind ab dem 1. Juli 2025 um 11:00 Uhr (UTC) möglich.

NodeOps bietet eine Full–Stack–Lösung für dezentrales Computing bietet – skalierbar, zuverlässig und einfach zugänglich. Die Architektur des Netzwerks beruht auf zwei Ebenen: dem NodeOps–Netzwerkprotokoll, das die dezentrale physische Infrastruktur (DePIN) koordiniert, sowie einer Reihe von anwenderorientierten Produkten wie NodeOps Cloud, Console, Agent Terminal, Staking Hub und Security Hub, welche die Bereitstellung und Verwaltung vereinfachen. Im Zentrum des Ökosystems steht der NODE–Token, der nicht nur die Netzwerkkoordination ermöglicht, sondern auch tatsächliche Arbeit belohnt und Governance–Funktionen im Netzwerk übernimmt. Das NODE zugrundeliegende umsatzbasierte Mint–and–Burn–Modell sorgt für eine nachhaltige Wertschöpfung, sichert die Infrastruktur und gewährt Zugang zu Premium–Funktionen – ein Mechanismus, der Anreize schafft und das langfristige Wachstum im NodeOps–Ökosystem fördert. NodeOps legt damit die Grundlage für eine zukunftsfähige Infrastrukturkoordination, die sich dynamisch an reale Anforderungen anpassen lässt – ohne die Prinzipien der Dezentralisierung und die Effizienzvorteile der Web3–Infrastruktur gegenüber klassischen Cloud–Diensten zu kompromittieren.

Bitget erweitert sein Angebot kontinuierlich und positioniert sich als führende Plattform für den Kryptowährungshandel. Die Börse hat sich einen Ruf für innovative Lösungen erarbeitet, die es Nutzern ermöglichen, Kryptowährungen innerhalb eines sicheren CeDeFi–Ökosystems zu erkunden. Mit einer umfangreichen Auswahl von über 800 Kryptowährungspaaren und dem Ziel, sein Angebot auf über 900 Handelspaare zu erweitern, verbindet Bitget Nutzer mit verschiedenen Ökosystemen, darunter Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Base und TON. Die Listung von NodeOps markiert einen wichtigen Meilenstein für Bitget bei der strategischen Erweiterung seines Ökosystems. Durch die Einbindung von Nischen–Communities und die Förderung innovativer Ansätze in dezentralen Ökonomien unterstreicht Bitget seine Rolle als Schlüsselinfrastruktur und Zugangspunkt zu vielfältigen Web3–Projekten und kulturellen Bewegungen.

Weitere Informationen zu NodeOps finden Sie hier.

Über Bitget

Bitget wurde 2018 gegründet und ist die weltweit führende Kryptowährungsbörse und Web3–Firma. Mit über 120 Millionen Nutzern in mehr als 150 Ländern und Regionen hat sich die Bitget–Börse zum Ziel gesetzt, den Nutzern mit ihrer bahnbrechenden Copy–Trading–Funktion und anderen Handelslösungen zu helfen, intelligenter zu traden, und bietet gleichzeitig Echtzeit–Zugang zu Bitcoin–Kursen, Ethereum–Kursen und anderen Kryptowährungspreisen. Die ehemals unter dem Namen BitKeep bekannte Bitget Wallet ist eine erstklassige Multichain–Krypto–Wallet, die eine Reihe umfassender Web3–Lösungen und –Funktionen, darunter Wallet–Funktionen, Token Swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp–Browser u.v.m., bietet.

Bitget steht an vorderster Front, wenn es darum geht, die Akzeptanz von Kryptowährungen durch strategische Partnerschaften voranzutreiben, wie z. B. als offizieller Krypto–Partner der weltbesten Fußball–Liga LALIGA für den OST, SEA– und LATAM–Markt sowie als globaler Partner der türkischen Nationalsportler Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Weltmeister im Ringen), Samet Gümüş (Goldmedaillengewinner im Boxen) und İlkin Aydın (Volleyball–Nationalmannschaft), um die globale Gemeinschaft zu inspirieren, Teil der Zukunft der Kryptowährung zu werden.

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