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Countdown Awards Research Grant to Advance Mitochondrial Transplantation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

ATLANTA, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Countdown, the global nonprofit accelerating mitochondrial science and medicine to transform the future of human health, today announced new funding awarded to Dr. James McCully, Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. The funding will advance his research in mitochondrial transplantation, an emerging therapeutic approach designed to restore cellular energy and function at its source.

Muscle degeneration is a defining feature of aging, chronic disease, and many genetic conditions, contributing to loss of strength, mobility, and overall resilience. But at its core, this decline is driven by something more fundamental: the breakdown of cellular energy. When mitochondria fail, muscle tissue weakens, regeneration slows, and functional capacity deteriorates, triggering a ripple effect across the body. Despite this, there are currently no approved therapies that directly restore cellular energy within damaged muscle tissue.

Dr. McCully's research applies a strategy already proven to work: mitochondrial transplantation. This therapeutic approach has been shown to restore energy production and improve function in damaged tissue, including in Dr. McCully’s prior clinical work with pediatric cardiac patients.

This next phase evaluates that same strategy in a genetic model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), one of the most severe and aggressive muscle diseases. In DMD, muscle breaks down faster than the body can repair it, a process marked by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and underlying mitochondrial dysfunction. The research will determine whether transplantation can restore energy production and improve muscle function in one of the hardest test cases in the field. To do so, the study will assess both single and repeated delivery of healthy mitochondria alongside a novel hydrogel-based system designed to improve retention and therapeutic durability, with the goal of accelerating clinical translation.

Mitochondrial transplantation involves isolating functional mitochondria and delivering them directly into compromised tissue. Once inside the cell, healthy mitochondria integrate with the cell's existing mitochondrial network, restoring energy production and improving cellular signaling, function, and survival. As the field evolves, multiple approaches to mitochondrial delivery are being developed, reflecting growing momentum behind this therapeutic strategy.

Preclinical and early clinical studies have demonstrated promising improvements in tissue recovery and function across multiple disease models, reinforcing the potential of mitochondrial transplantation as a transformative therapeutic platform.

Dr. McCully’s laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital has been at the forefront of this field for over two decades, including early human applications in pediatric patients with severe cardiac dysfunction, where mitochondrial transplantation supported recovery of heart function. Building on this foundation, the newly funded research advances this work into chronic muscle disease — an area of significant unmet need — with the potential to establish mitochondrial transplantation as a broadly applicable therapeutic platform.

“This is exactly the kind of science we exist to accelerate, work that targets the root cause of disease at the cellular level,” said Mitzi Solomon, Founder and President of Countdown. “Muscle degeneration is one of the most visible expressions of a deeper issue: loss of cellular energy. Mitochondria are the shared engine beneath rare disease, chronic illness, and aging itself. By restoring energy at the source, we have the opportunity to fundamentally change how we treat disease and support human health.”

“PS Cares, the philanthropic arm of PS Reserve, a private membership community centered around connection, lifestyle, and meaningful experiences, is proud to support this work,” said Jennifer Dawood, Director of Member Engagement at PS Reserve. “We are drawn to innovations that help people maintain vitality and quality of life, and our support of Countdown reflects that by funding science focused on restoring energy, resilience, and function at the cellular level. This is where we believe the future of health is headed, and we're proud to be part of it.”

Because mitochondrial dysfunction is a common biological thread across many conditions, the implications of this research extend far beyond Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Mitochondrial transplantation represents a mutation-independent approach. When successful, this work will establish mitochondrial transplantation as a therapeutic platform with applications across a wide range of diseases driven by impaired cellular energy, from rare genetic disorders to chronic disease and aging.

“Our mitochondrial transplantation research would not be possible without Countdown's support,” said Dr. James McCully. “Because of this support, we can now apply the success achieved in our pediatric cardiac clinical trial to advancing new therapies for patients who urgently need them most.”

This investment reflects Countdown's broader strategy to accelerate mitochondrial science as the foundation of a new era of medicine. Rather than funding individual diseases, Countdown is building a connected research ecosystem designed to accelerate diagnostics, therapies, and prevention by addressing cellular energy at its source.

About Countdown

Countdown is a nonprofit building a movement around cellular energy — the science most overlooked and underfunded, and most fundamental to human health. By focusing on mitochondria, the shared biological engine underlying many of the most urgent diseases of our time, we're advancing a more integrated approach to understanding, preventing, and treating disease at its source.

Guided by the belief that Energy Is Everything, we fund bold, high-risk, high-reward research and bring together the scientists, clinicians, innovators, philanthropists, investors, and brands advancing the future of health.

OUR VISION

A world where cellular energy is recognized as a foundation of human health, transforming how we understand, prevent, and treat disease while improving resilience, performance, and health across the lifespan.

OUR MISSION

To acceleratemitochondrial scienceand medicine and bring cellular energy to the center of human health.

We believe the greatest breakthroughs in health will come not from any one discipline, industry, or organization, but through collaboration. By connecting people, ideas, and discovery across traditionally separate fields, we are helping accelerate scientific progress, improve health across the lifespan, and shape a new era of health rooted in the science of energy.

For more information, visit www.joincountdown.org

Follow Countdown on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube

Contact:
Mitzi Solomon, Founder and President
[email protected]

Stephanie Ballien, VP of Marketing
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3f3b1eb9-f589-4059-991a-6ff47c84daa0 


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Countdown Awards Research Grant to Advance Mitochondrial Transplantation in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

ATLANTA, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Countdown, the global nonprofit accelerating mitochondrial science and medicine to transform the future of human health, today announced new funding awarded to Dr. James McCully, Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. The funding will advance his research in mitochondrial transplantation, an emerging therapeutic approach designed to restore cellular energy and function at its source.

Muscle degeneration is a defining feature of aging, chronic disease, and many genetic conditions, contributing to loss of strength, mobility, and overall resilience. But at its core, this decline is driven by something more fundamental: the breakdown of cellular energy. When mitochondria fail, muscle tissue weakens, regeneration slows, and functional capacity deteriorates, triggering a ripple effect across the body. Despite this, there are currently no approved therapies that directly restore cellular energy within damaged muscle tissue.

Dr. McCully's research applies a strategy already proven to work: mitochondrial transplantation. This therapeutic approach has been shown to restore energy production and improve function in damaged tissue, including in Dr. McCully’s prior clinical work with pediatric cardiac patients.

This next phase evaluates that same strategy in a genetic model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), one of the most severe and aggressive muscle diseases. In DMD, muscle breaks down faster than the body can repair it, a process marked by chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and underlying mitochondrial dysfunction. The research will determine whether transplantation can restore energy production and improve muscle function in one of the hardest test cases in the field. To do so, the study will assess both single and repeated delivery of healthy mitochondria alongside a novel hydrogel-based system designed to improve retention and therapeutic durability, with the goal of accelerating clinical translation.

Mitochondrial transplantation involves isolating functional mitochondria and delivering them directly into compromised tissue. Once inside the cell, healthy mitochondria integrate with the cell's existing mitochondrial network, restoring energy production and improving cellular signaling, function, and survival. As the field evolves, multiple approaches to mitochondrial delivery are being developed, reflecting growing momentum behind this therapeutic strategy.

Preclinical and early clinical studies have demonstrated promising improvements in tissue recovery and function across multiple disease models, reinforcing the potential of mitochondrial transplantation as a transformative therapeutic platform.

Dr. McCully’s laboratory at Boston Children’s Hospital has been at the forefront of this field for over two decades, including early human applications in pediatric patients with severe cardiac dysfunction, where mitochondrial transplantation supported recovery of heart function. Building on this foundation, the newly funded research advances this work into chronic muscle disease — an area of significant unmet need — with the potential to establish mitochondrial transplantation as a broadly applicable therapeutic platform.

“This is exactly the kind of science we exist to accelerate, work that targets the root cause of disease at the cellular level,” said Mitzi Solomon, Founder and President of Countdown. “Muscle degeneration is one of the most visible expressions of a deeper issue: loss of cellular energy. Mitochondria are the shared engine beneath rare disease, chronic illness, and aging itself. By restoring energy at the source, we have the opportunity to fundamentally change how we treat disease and support human health.”

“PS Cares, the philanthropic arm of PS Reserve, a private membership community centered around connection, lifestyle, and meaningful experiences, is proud to support this work,” said Jennifer Dawood, Director of Member Engagement at PS Reserve. “We are drawn to innovations that help people maintain vitality and quality of life, and our support of Countdown reflects that by funding science focused on restoring energy, resilience, and function at the cellular level. This is where we believe the future of health is headed, and we're proud to be part of it.”

Because mitochondrial dysfunction is a common biological thread across many conditions, the implications of this research extend far beyond Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Mitochondrial transplantation represents a mutation-independent approach. When successful, this work will establish mitochondrial transplantation as a therapeutic platform with applications across a wide range of diseases driven by impaired cellular energy, from rare genetic disorders to chronic disease and aging.

“Our mitochondrial transplantation research would not be possible without Countdown's support,” said Dr. James McCully. “Because of this support, we can now apply the success achieved in our pediatric cardiac clinical trial to advancing new therapies for patients who urgently need them most.”

This investment reflects Countdown's broader strategy to accelerate mitochondrial science as the foundation of a new era of medicine. Rather than funding individual diseases, Countdown is building a connected research ecosystem designed to accelerate diagnostics, therapies, and prevention by addressing cellular energy at its source.

About Countdown

Countdown is a nonprofit building a movement around cellular energy — the science most overlooked and underfunded, and most fundamental to human health. By focusing on mitochondria, the shared biological engine underlying many of the most urgent diseases of our time, we're advancing a more integrated approach to understanding, preventing, and treating disease at its source.

Guided by the belief that Energy Is Everything, we fund bold, high-risk, high-reward research and bring together the scientists, clinicians, innovators, philanthropists, investors, and brands advancing the future of health.

OUR VISION

A world where cellular energy is recognized as a foundation of human health, transforming how we understand, prevent, and treat disease while improving resilience, performance, and health across the lifespan.

OUR MISSION

To acceleratemitochondrial scienceand medicine and bring cellular energy to the center of human health.

We believe the greatest breakthroughs in health will come not from any one discipline, industry, or organization, but through collaboration. By connecting people, ideas, and discovery across traditionally separate fields, we are helping accelerate scientific progress, improve health across the lifespan, and shape a new era of health rooted in the science of energy.

For more information, visit www.joincountdown.org

Follow Countdown on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube

Contact:
Mitzi Solomon, Founder and President
[email protected]

Stephanie Ballien, VP of Marketing
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3f3b1eb9-f589-4059-991a-6ff47c84daa0 


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Bitget soutient l’expansion de la Game Changers Coalition de l’UNICEF au Bangladesh, en Indonésie et en Bolivie

VICTORIA, Seychelles, 29 juill. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — La Game Changers Coalition (GCC) de l’UNICEF étend désormais ses activités au Bangladesh, en Indonésie et en Bolivie. Ce programme, qui permet aux jeunes d’acquérir des compétences tournées vers l’avenir, telles que l’éducation au numérique, l’IA et la culture financière grâce au développement de jeux vidéo, bénéficie du soutien de Bitget, la plus grande bourse universelle (UEX) au monde, dans le cadre d’un partenariat de trois ans lancé en 2025.

Cette expansion de la coalition porte désormais la présence de l’initiative à 11 pays dans le monde et s’inscrit dans la continuité de ses efforts visant à améliorer l’accès à l’éducation numérique dans les pays émergents. À ce jour, la GCC a été déployée en Arménie, au Brésil, au Cambodge, en Inde, au Kazakhstan, en Malaisie, au Maroc et en Afrique du Sud, ainsi que dans les pays récemment intégrés : le Bangladesh, l’Indonésie et la Bolivie.

Bitget a rejoint la coalition en 2025 dans le cadre d’une collaboration de trois ans avec l’UNICEF visant à promouvoir l’éducation financière, notamment sur la blockchain, et le développement des compétences numériques chez les jeunes, en particulier chez les filles, au sein des économies émergentes. À travers ce partenariat, Bitget contribue aux programmes de la GCC en mettant à disposition des ressources pédagogiques, parmi lesquelles des contenus de formation sur la blockchain et un accompagnement assuré par des mentors de l’écosystème Web3.

Après avoir connu une expansion rapide au cours de l’année écoulée, la coalition touche aujourd’hui plus de 642 000 jeunes, parents et enseignants à travers le monde. Les filles représentent 52 % des participants. Grâce au programme de la GCC, plus de 20 000 jeux vidéo ont été créés par des jeunes.

En décembre 2025, l’équipe de Bitget a pu constater l’impact concret du programme lors du National Game Jam du Cambodge où plus de 1 000 jeunes ont relevé un défi de 48 heures consistant à créer des jeux vidéo à fort impact social. Des équipes cambodgiennes avaient remporté quatre des sept catégories lors du précédent Game Jam mondial de l’UNICEF, une initiative de 40 jours qui a permis à de jeunes créateurs issus des économies émergentes de concevoir des jeux vidéo originaux grâce à des séances de mentorat et à un cours en ligne à suivre à son propre rythme. « Au Cambodge, l’UNICEF nous a offert un aperçu des aptitudes des jeunes. De la programmation d’un jeu de tri des déchets à la conception d’un jeu promouvant une alimentation saine, ces jeunes ont développé toute une série de jeux créatifs répondant à des problématiques concrètes », a déclaré Simran Alphonso, responsable des relations publiques chez Bitget. « Grâce aux solides compétences pédagogiques des enseignants, nous sommes confiants quant au succès de notre prochain programme de formation et des initiatives futures qui contribueront à accompagner ces leaders de demain », a-t-elle ajouté.

« Si ce partenariat compte autant pour moi, c’est notamment parce que j’ai pu constater par moi-même à quelle vitesse les jeunes s’épanouissent lorsqu’ils bénéficient des bonnes opportunités », a souligné Gracy Chen, PDG de Bitget. « J’enseigne toujours à temps partiel à la HKUST, car cette activité me permet de rester en phase avec les besoins de la nouvelle génération. L’extension de la Game Changers Coalition de l’UNICEF à trois nouveaux marchés signifie qu’un bien plus grand nombre de jeunes, et en particulier de filles, auront bientôt la possibilité d’acquérir ces compétences dès leur plus jeune âge. C’est une avancée qui revêt une importance toute particulière à mes yeux. »

« L’extension de la Game Changers Coalition au Bangladesh, en Indonésie et en Bolivie marque une étape clé de notre mission, qui consiste à doter les jeunes, et tout particulièrement les filles, des compétences financières et STEAM du XXIe siècle, afin de leur permettre de façonner l’avenir. Grâce à des partenaires comme Bitget, nous faisons bien plus que développer l’accès à l’éducation : nous favorisons l’inclusion, préparons la prochaine génération de femmes dirigeantes et favorisons l’autonomisation économique dans les pays émergents », a expliqué Sandra Visscher, directrice exécutive d’UNICEF Luxembourg.

La GCC répond à un enjeu économique majeur : les lacunes en compétences numériques des filles dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire entraînent des pertes estimées à 15 milliards de dollars par an. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur : www.unicef.org/innovation/gender-equality/game-changers-coalition.

À propos de Bitget

Fondée en 2018, Bitget est la plus grande bourse universelle (UEX) au monde. Elle offre à plus de 120 millions d’utilisateurs un accès aux cryptomonnaies, aux actifs tokenisés ainsi qu’à des outils de trading basés sur l’IA sur les principales blockchains. Son écosystème comprend Bitget Wallet, une application de gestion financière quotidienne utilisée par plus de 80 millions de personnes. Bitget favorise l’adoption des cryptomonnaies grâce à des partenariats conclus avec MotoGP™ et l’UNICEF.

Pour toute demande média, veuillez nous contacter à l’adresse suivante : [email protected]

À propos de l’UNICEF

L’UNICEF travaille dans plus de 190 pays et territoires pour aider les enfants les plus défavorisés et bâtir un monde meilleur pour chaque enfant.

UNICEF Luxembourg apporte son soutien à cette mission mondiale en mobilisant des partenariats avec le secteur privé et des contributions volontaires. En mettant l’accent sur la réduction des inégalités, la promotion de l’égalité des sexes, la lutte contre la pauvreté infantile, le soutien au bien-être mental et l’amélioration de l’accès à la justice pour chaque enfant, elle milite également à l’échelle nationale pour le respect des droits des enfants.

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LEPAS treibt internationale Expansion mit umfassender NEV-Produktoffensive voran

WUHU, China, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Auto hat bekannt gegeben, dass der kumulierte weltweite Fahrzeugabsatz die Marke von 20 Millionen Einheiten überschritten hat. Damit erreicht das Unternehmen einen weiteren bedeutenden Meilenstein seiner internationalen Entwicklung. Der Meilenstein fällt mit einem weiteren Erfolg zusammen: Die Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (nachfolgend „Chery Auto“; Börsenkürzel: 9973.HK) wurde 2026 erstmals als börsennotiertes Unternehmen in die „Fortune China 500“ aufgenommen und belegte direkt Rang 87. Darüber hinaus erzielte Chery Auto unter allen Automobilherstellern den höchsten Wert bei der Eigenkapitalrendite (Return on Equity, ROE). Dies unterstreicht die Stärke der internationalen Geschäftstätigkeit und die hohe Profitabilität des Unternehmens im Rahmen seiner Strategie „From China to the World“. Zudem wurde Chery Auto bereits zum neunten Mal in Folge in die „Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders“ aufgenommen und belegte 2026 den ersten Platz in der Kategorie Automobil. Damit bestätigt das Unternehmen seine wachsende internationale Markenstärke und das Vertrauen, das ihm Kunden weltweit entgegenbringen. 

【Chery Group feiert Meilenstein von 20 Millionen verkauften Fahrzeugen】

An diesen Erfolg knüpft LEPAS, die NEV-Marke von Chery Auto im mittleren bis gehobenen Marktsegment, mit einer umfassenden Produktoffensive an und treibt ihre internationale Expansion konsequent voran. Am 24. Juli feierte der LEPAS L6 EV, ein vollelektrischer SUV für intelligente urbane Mobilität, seine offizielle Markteinführung in Thailand. Nur zwei Tage später, am 26. Juli, folgte die Markteinführung des LEPAS L8 PHEV in Indonesien. Im weiteren Verlauf des dritten Quartals 2026 wird LEPAS seine internationale Präsenz weiter ausbauen. Der LEPAS L8 PHEV, der LEPAS L6 EV, der LEPAS L6 PHEV sowie der LEPAS L4 EV werden schrittweise in Europa, Südostasien, Australien, Afrika und dem Nahen Osten eingeführt.

【Markteinführung des LEPAS L6 EV in Thailand】

Mit der koordinierten Einführung von drei NEV-Modellen auf internationalen Märkten erreicht LEPAS einen weiteren wichtigen Meilenstein seiner globalen Wachstumsstrategie. Die beschleunigte Markteinführung unterstreicht nicht nur die hohe Umsetzungskompetenz der Marke, sondern verdeutlicht zugleich das langfristige Engagement von LEPAS für den Aufbau einer nachhaltigen internationalen Präsenz.

【Markteinführung des LEPAS L8 PHEV in Indonesien】

Mit dem kontinuierlichen Ausbau seines weltweiten NEV-Portfolios wird LEPAS die Stärken des globalen Ökosystems der Chery Group nutzen. Dieses umfasst Fahrzeugfertigung, Schlüsselkomponenten, KI-gestützte Robotik, moderne Dienstleistungen sowie intelligente Technologien und schafft die Grundlage für die weitere Lokalisierung von Forschung und Entwicklung, Produktion, Vertrieb und After-Sales-Service. Durch die Verbindung von elegantem Design, intelligenter Innovation und zuverlässiger Qualität möchte LEPAS Mobilitätserlebnisse schaffen, die auf die Bedürfnisse von Kunden weltweit zugeschnitten sind. Gleichzeitig leistet die Marke einen Beitrag zum weltweiten Wandel hin zu nachhaltiger Mobilität.

Der Meilenstein von 20 Millionen verkauften Fahrzeugen markiert nicht nur einen bedeutenden Erfolg für die Chery Group, sondern zugleich den Beginn eines neuen Kapitels in der internationalen Entwicklung von LEPAS. Mit dem Anspruch, die „Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life“ zu werden, verfolgt LEPAS konsequent die globale Entwicklungsphilosophie der Chery Group „In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere“. Durch lokalisierte Aktivitäten stärkt die Marke ihre Präsenz in internationalen Märkten und macht elegante Mobilität für immer mehr Kunden weltweit erlebbar.

Über LEPAS

LEPAS ist die NEV-Marke von Chery Auto im mittleren bis gehobenen Marktsegment und entwickelt elegante Mobilitätslösungen für Kunden weltweit. Mit dem Anspruch, die „Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life“ zu werden, vereint LEPAS Leopard Aesthetics, LEPAS Elegant Technology und Exquisite Space – und macht Eleganz zu einem Fahrerlebnis, das sichtbar, spürbar und verlässlich ist. Gestützt auf ein stetig wachsendes internationales Händlernetz mit mehr als 500 Vertriebs- und Servicestandorten baut LEPAS seine weltweite Präsenz durch lokalisierte Aktivitäten kontinuierlich aus und bietet Produkte sowie Markenerlebnisse, die auf die Anforderungen der jeweiligen Märkte zugeschnitten sind.

Über Chery Auto

Chery Auto wurde 1997 gegründet und ist ein weltweit tätiger Automobilhersteller mit Schwerpunkt auf Fahrzeugentwicklung, intelligenten Technologien und Lösungen für neue Energien. Das Unternehmen ist in mehr als 130 Ländern und Regionen vertreten und stützt sich dabei auf ein starkes internationales Netzwerk aus Forschungs-, Produktions- und Strategiepartnerschaften. Seit 23 Jahren in Folge ist Chery Auto die erfolgreichste chinesische Pkw-Exportmarke. Getragen von der globalen Philosophie „In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere“ treibt Chery Auto durch kontinuierliche Innovation und internationale Zusammenarbeit den Wandel hin zu nachhaltiger Mobilität konsequent voran.

Medienkontakt

Firmenname: LEPAS International

Kontaktperson: Vincy Wang

E-Mail: [email protected]

Offizielle Website des Unternehmens: https://lepasinternational.com/

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Lepas Acelera Expansão Global com Forte Ofensiva dos Produtos NEV

WUHU, China, July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Chery Auto anunciou que suas vendas globais acumuladas ultrapassaram 20 milhões de unidades, outro marco importante para o desenvolvimento global da empresa. A conquista ocorreu com a inclusão da Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (doravante denominada “Chery Auto”, código de ações: 9973.HK) na Fortune China 500 de 2026 como empresa de capital aberto, ocupando o 87º lugar. A empresa também ficou em primeiro lugar entre as montadoras em retorno sobre o patrimônio líquido (ROE), ressaltando suas fortes operações globais e lucratividade sob sua abordagem “Da China para o Mundo”. A Chery Auto também foi nomeada para o Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders da Kantar BrandZ pelo nono ano consecutivo e ficou em primeiro lugar na categoria automotiva em 2026, demonstrando ainda mais a crescente influência global da marca e a confiança que conquistou dos consumidores em todo o mundo. 

【Celebrando o marco de 20 milhões de vendas do Chery Group】

Aproveitando esse impulso, a LEPAS, marca de veículos de nova energia (NEV) da Chery Auto voltada para os segmentos intermediário e premium, está acelerando sua expansão global com uma forte ofensiva dos produtos NEV. Em 24 de julho, o LEPAS L6 EV, um SUV totalmente elétrico projetado para a vida urbana inteligente, foi lançado oficialmente na Tailândia. Em 26 de julho, o LEPAS L8 PHEV foi oficialmente colocado à venda na Indonésia. A LEPAS continuará a expandir sua presença global ao longo do terceiro trimestre de 2026, com o LEPAS L8 PHEV, o LEPAS L6 EV, o LEPAS L6 PHEV e o LEPAS L4 EV programados para entrar nos mercados da Europa, Sudeste Asiático, Austrália, África e Oriente Médio.

【Evento de lançamento do LEPAS L6 EV na Tailândia】

O lançamento coordenado dos três modelos NEV da Lepas nos mercados globais é outro marco significativo para a expansão internacional da marca. Além de demonstrar a forte capacidade operacional da LEPAS, essa implantação acelerada de produtos também reflete seu compromisso de longo prazo com o desenvolvimento de uma presença global sustentável.

【Evento de lançamento do LEPAS L8 PHEV na Indonésia】

Com a expansão do portfólio de produtos NEV em todo o mundo, a LEPAS irá utilizar o ecossistema global do Chery Group, abrangendo a fabricação de veículos, componentes principais, robótica de IA incorporada, serviços modernos e tecnologias inteligentes, para ampliar a localização das suas operações de P&D, fabricação, rede de vendas e serviços de pós-venda. Ao combinar design elegante, inovação inteligente e qualidade confiável, a LEPAS se dedica a oferecer uma experiência de mobilidade elevada adaptada às necessidades dos clientes em todo o mundo, contribuindo para a transição global para a mobilidade sustentável.

O marco de 20 milhões de vendas significa uma conquista significativa para o Grupo Chery e um novo capítulo para a jornada global da LEPAS. Com o seu foco em se tornar a marca preferida para um estilo de vida de mobilidade elegante, a LEPAS adotará a filosofia de desenvolvimento global do Grupo Chery, “Em algum lugar, Para algum lugar, Parte de algum lugar”, fortalecendo sua presença nos mercados globais com suas operações localizadas e levando a mobilidade elegante ao cotidiano de mais clientes.

Sobre a LEPAS

LEPAS é a marca de veículos de nova energia (NEV) da Chery Auto voltada para o segmento intermediário a premium, dedicada a criar experiências de mobilidade elegantes para usuários em todo o mundo. Focada em se tornar a marca preferida para um estilo de vida de mobilidade elegante, a LEPAS une a estética inspirada no leopardo, a tecnologia elegante LEPAS e um espaço requintado para transformar a elegância em uma experiência de condução que você pode ver, sentir e confiar. Apoiada por uma crescente rede global de revendedores com mais de 500 pontos de vendas e serviços, a LEPAS está expandindo sua presença internacional com suas operações localizadas, oferecendo produtos e experiências adaptadas aos usuários nos mercados globais.

Sobre a Chery Auto

Fundada em 1997, a Chery Auto é uma fabricante automotiva global especializada no desenvolvimento de veículos, tecnologias inteligentes e novas soluções de energia. A empresa atua em mais de 130 países e regiões, apoiada por uma forte rede internacional de pesquisa, produção e parcerias estratégicas. A Chery Auto continua sendo a maior exportadora chinesa de veículos de passageiros há 23 anos consecutivos. Guiada por sua filosofia global de “Em algum lugar, Para algum lugar, Parte de algum lugar”, a Chery Auto está comprometida com o avanço da mobilidade sustentável por meio da inovação contínua e da colaboração global.

Contato com a Mídia

Nome da Empresa: LEPAS International

Pessoa de Contato: Vincy wang

E-mail: [email protected]

Website Oficial da Empresa: https://lepasinternational.com/

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LEPAS accélère son expansion mondiale grâce à une offensive produit ambitieuse dans les véhicules à énergies nouvelles

WUHU, Chine, 29 juill. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Auto a annoncé que ses ventes mondiales cumulées avaient dépassé les 20 millions de véhicules, marquant une nouvelle étape majeure dans le développement international de l’entreprise. Cette réussite intervient alors que Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (ci-après dénommée « Chery Auto », code boursier : 9973.HK) a fait sa première apparition dans le classement Fortune China 500 de 2026 en tant qu’entreprise cotée en bourse, se classant à la 87e place. L’entreprise s’est également classée n° 1 parmi les constructeurs automobiles en matière de rendement des capitaux propres (ROE), soulignant la solidité de ses opérations mondiales et de sa rentabilité dans le cadre de sa stratégie « From China to the World » (« De la Chine vers le monde »). Par ailleurs, Chery Auto a été désignée parmi les Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders pour la neuvième année consécutive et s’est classée n° 1 dans la catégorie automobile en 2026, démontrant une fois de plus l’influence croissante de sa marque à l’échelle mondiale et la confiance qu’elle inspire aux consommateurs du monde entier. 

【Célébration du cap des 20 millions de ventes du groupe Chery】

S’appuyant sur cette dynamique, LEPAS, la marque de véhicules à énergies nouvelles (NEV) de milieu à haut de gamme de Chery Auto, accélère son expansion mondiale grâce à une offensive produit ambitieuse. Le 24 juillet, le LEPAS L6 EV, un SUV 100 % électrique conçu pour une mobilité urbaine intelligente, a été officiellement lancé en Thaïlande. Le 26 juillet, le LEPAS L8 PHEV a été officiellement commercialisé en Indonésie. Au cours du troisième trimestre 2026, LEPAS poursuivra son expansion internationale, avec le lancement des LEPAS L8 PHEV, LEPAS L6 EV, LEPAS L6 PHEV et LEPAS L4 EV sur les marchés d’Europe, d’Asie du Sud-Est, d’Australie, d’Afrique et du Moyen-Orient.

【Événement de lancement du LEPAS L6 EV en Thaïlande】

Le déploiement coordonné des trois modèles NEV de LEPAS sur les marchés mondiaux constitue une nouvelle étape importante dans l’expansion internationale de la marque. Cette accélération du déploiement de produits démontre non seulement les solides capacités opérationnelles de LEPAS, mais reflète également son engagement à long terme en faveur d’une présence mondiale durable.

【Événement de lancement du LEPAS L8 PHEV en Indonésie】

Alors que son portefeuille de véhicules à énergies nouvelles continue de s’étendre à l’échelle mondiale, LEPAS s’appuiera sur l’écosystème mondial du groupe Chery, couvrant la fabrication automobile, les composants clés, la robotique basée sur l’intelligence artificielle incarnée, les services modernes et les technologies intelligentes, afin de renforcer davantage la localisation de ses activités de recherche et développement, de production, de distribution et de service après-vente. En combinant design élégant, innovation intelligente et qualité fiable, LEPAS s’engage à offrir une expérience de mobilité haut de gamme adaptée aux besoins des clients du monde entier, tout en contribuant à la transition mondiale vers une mobilité durable.

Le cap des 20 millions de ventes représente une étape importante pour le groupe Chery et ouvre un nouveau chapitre dans le parcours international de LEPAS. Déterminée à devenir la marque de référence pour une mobilité élégante au quotidien (« Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life »), LEPAS adoptera la philosophie mondiale de développement du groupe Chery : « In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere », en renforçant sa présence sur les marchés mondiaux grâce à des opérations localisées et en apportant une mobilité élégante dans la vie quotidienne d’un nombre croissant de clients.

À propos de LEPAS

LEPAS est la marque de véhicules à énergies nouvelles de milieu à haut de gamme de Chery Auto, dédiée à la création d’expériences de mobilité élégantes pour les utilisateurs du monde entier. Avec l’ambition de devenir la marque de référence pour une mobilité élégante au quotidien, LEPAS associe l’esthétique Leopard (« Leopard Aesthetics »), les technologies élégantes LEPAS (« LEPAS Elegant Technology ») et un espace raffiné (« Exquisite Space »), transformant ainsi l’élégance en une expérience de conduite visible, perceptible et digne de confiance. Soutenue par un réseau mondial en expansion de plus de 500 points de vente et de service, LEPAS poursuit son développement international grâce à des opérations localisées, proposant des produits et des expériences adaptés aux utilisateurs des différents marchés mondiaux.

À propos de Chery Auto

Né en 1997, Chery Auto est un constructeur automobile mondial spécialisé dans le développement de véhicules, les technologies intelligentes et les solutions liées aux énergies nouvelles. L’entreprise est présente dans plus de 130 pays et régions, soutenue par un solide réseau international de recherche, de production et de partenariats stratégiques. Chery Auto est depuis 23 années consécutives le premier exportateur chinois de véhicules particuliers parmi les marques chinoises. Guidée par sa philosophie mondiale « In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere », Chery Auto s’engage à promouvoir une mobilité durable grâce à l’innovation continue et à la coopération internationale.

Contact médias

Nom de l’entreprise : LEPAS International

Contact : Vincy Wang

E-mail : [email protected]

Site officiel : https://lepasinternational.com/

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Bitget Supports UNICEF Game Changers Coalition Expansion Into Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Bolivia

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The UNICEF Game Changers Coalition (GCC) now expands into Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Bolivia. The program, which delivers future-ready skills including digital education, AI and financial literacy to young people through video game development, is supported by Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX) as part of a three-year partnership launched in 2025.

The expansion brings the initiative’s footprint to 11 countries globally, continuing its broader effort to improve access to digital education across emerging markets. GCC has so far been implemented across Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco, South Africa, and the newly added Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Bolivia.

Bitget joined the coalition in 2025 as part of a three-year collaboration with UNICEF to support financial literacy, including blockchain, and digital skills for young people, especially girls, in emerging economies. Through the partnership, Bitget contributes educational resources including blockchain-focused learning content and access to mentors from the Web3 ecosystem to support GCC programming.

The coalition has expanded rapidly over the past year, reaching more than 642,000 young people, parents, and teachers globally, with girls accounting for 52% of participants. More than 20,000 video games have been created by young people through the GCC curriculum.

Bitget’s team witnessed the program’s real impact during Cambodia’s National Game Jam in December 2025, where over 1,000 young participants took part in a 48-hour challenge to create socially impactful video games. Cambodian teams had won four of seven categories in the previous global UNICEF Game Jam, a 40-day initiative through which young creators in emerging economies built original video games with mentorship sessions and a self-paced online course. “In Cambodia, UNICEF gave us a glimpse into the youth’s aptitude. From coding garbage segregation to healthy eating, they built a range of real-world creative games,” said Simran Alphonso, Head of Public Relations at Bitget. “With strong teaching skills of teachers, we’re positive about our upcoming course and future endeavors which will support these leaders of tomorrow,” she added.

“One of the reasons this partnership means so much to me is because I’ve seen firsthand how quickly young people thrive when they’re given the right opportunities,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “I still teach part-time at HKUST because it keeps me connected to what the next generation needs. Seeing UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition expand into three new markets means many more young people, especially girls, will have the chance to build those skills early. That’s incredibly meaningful to me.”

“Expanding the Game Changers Coalition into Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Bolivia is a milestone in our mission to equip young people, especially girls, with 21st century STEAM and financial skills to shape the future. With partners like Bitget, we’re not just scaling education; we’re fostering inclusivity, building a pipeline of women leaders, and unlocking economic empowerment across emerging markets,” said Sandra Visscher, Executive Director of UNICEF Luxembourg.

GCC addresses the $15B annual economic loss from girls’ digital skills gaps in low/middle-income countries. To learn more, visit: www.unicef.org/innovation/gender-equality/game-changers-coalition.

About Bitget

Founded in 2018, Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to crypto, tokenized assets, and AI-powered trading tools across major blockchains. Its ecosystem includes Bitget Wallet, an everyday finance app used by over 80 million people. Bitget advances global crypto adoption through partnerships with MotoGP™, and UNICEF.

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to reach the most disadvantaged children and build a better world for every child.

UNICEF Luxembourg supports this global mission by mobilizing private sector partnerships and voluntary contributions. It also advocates nationally to uphold children’s rights—focusing on reducing inequalities, promoting gender equality, tackling child poverty, supporting mental well-being, and improving access to justice for every child.

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LEPAS Accelerates Global Expansion with Strong NEV Product Offensive

WUHU, China, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chery Auto announced that its cumulative global sales had surpassed 20 million units, marking another major milestone in the company's global development. The achievement came as Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Chery Auto”, stock code: 9973.HK) made its first appearance in the 2026 Fortune China 500 as a publicly listed company, ranking No. 87th. The company also ranked No.1 among automakers in return on equity (ROE), underscoring its strong global operations and profitability under its “From China to the World” approach. Meanwhile, Chery Auto was named to the Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders for the ninth consecutive year and ranked No. 1 in the automotive category in 2026, further demonstrating its growing global brand influence and the trust it has earned from consumers worldwide. 

【Celebrating Chery Group’s 20 Million Sales Milestone】

Building on this momentum, LEPAS, Chery Auto’s mid-to-premium NEV brand, is accelerating its global expansion with a strong NEV product offensive. On July 24, the LEPAS L6 EV, an all-electric SUV designed for intelligent urban living, was officially launched in Thailand. On July 26, the LEPAS L8 PHEV officially went on sale in Indonesia. Looking ahead, LEPAS will continue to expand its global footprint throughout the third quarter of 2026, with the LEPAS L8 PHEV, LEPAS L6 EV, LEPAS L6 PHEV and LEPAS L4 EV set to enter markets across Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

【LEPAS L6 EV Launch Event in Thailand】

The coordinated rollout of LEPAS' three NEV models across global markets marks another significant milestone in the brand's international expansion. This accelerated product deployment not only demonstrates LEPAS' strong operational capabilities, but also reflects its long-term commitment to building a sustainable global presence.

【LEPAS L8 PHEV Launch Event in Indonesia】

As its NEV product portfolio continues to expand worldwide, LEPAS will leverage Chery Group’s global ecosystem spanning vehicle manufacturing, core components, embodied AI robotics, modern services and intelligent technologies to further localize its R&D, manufacturing, sales network and after-sales services. By combining elegant design, intelligent innovation and dependable quality, LEPAS is committed to delivering an elevated mobility experience tailored to the needs of customers around the world, while contributing to the global transition toward sustainable mobility.

The milestone of 20 million sales represents a significant achievement for Chery Group and a new a chapter in LEPAS’s global journey. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS will embrace Chery Group’s global development philosophy of “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere”, strengthening its presence in global markets through localized operations and bringing elegant mobility into the daily lives of more customers.

About LEPAS

LEPAS is Chery Auto’s mid-to-premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, LEPAS Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space – transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.

About Chery Auto

Founded in 1997, Chery Auto is a global automotive manufacturer specializing in vehicle development, intelligent technologies, and new energy solutions. The company operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by a strong international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships. Chery Auto has remained China’s No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for 23 consecutive years. Guided by its global philosophy of “In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere,” Chery Auto is committed to advancing sustainable mobility through continuous innovation and global collaboration.

Media Contact

Company Name: LEPAS International

Contact Person: Vincy wang

E-mail: [email protected]

Company Official Website: https://lepasinternational.com/

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محكمة مصرية تدين مشغّلي «ستريم إيست» في قضية جنائية بارزة لمكافحة القرصنة

لوس أنجلوس, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

رحّب التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه (ACE)، وهو التحالف العالمي الرائد في مكافحة القرصنة، اليوم بالحكم البارز الصادر عن محكمة القاهرة الاقتصادية بحق اثنين من مشغّلي خدمة البث غير المشروعة «ستريم إيست» (StreamEast). ويُعد هذا الحكم أحد أبرز الأحكام الجنائية الصادرة في قضايا القرصنة في مصر ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا.

وأدانت المحكمة كلا المتهمين بارتكاب جريمة التعدي على حقوق المؤلف، وقضت بمعاقبة كل منهما بالحبس لمدة عامين. كما فرضت على كل متهم غرامات جنائية بإجمالي 5.5 ملايين جنيه مصري (ما يعادل نحو 110 آلاف دولار أمريكي)، وأمرت بمصادرة الأصول المستخدمة في نشاط القرصنة، وإغلاق عدد من أسماء النطاق المرتبطة بشبكة البث غير المشروعة.

وسجلت شبكة «ستريم إيست»، من خلال شبكة تضم 80 اسم نطاق مرتبطاً بها، أكثر من 1.6 مليار زيارة قبل إغلاقها في عام 2025، ما جعلها أكبر شبكة في العالم للبث المباشر غير المشروع للمحتوى الرياضي. وبالتعاون مع السلطات المصرية، قاد التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه التحقيق الذي أفضى إلى تنفيذ عملية إنفاذ منسّقة في أغسطس 2025 وإغلاق الشبكة.

وقال تشارلز ريفكين، رئيس مجلس الإدارة والرئيس التنفيذي لجمعية الأفلام السينمائية (Motion Picture Association – MPA) ورئيس مجلس إدارة التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه: «يبعث حكم اليوم برسالة قوية لا لبس فيها مفادها أن القرصنة الرقمية تشكل تهديداً خطيراً للمبدعين والجمهور في مصر وخارجها، وأن كل من يتربّح منها سيواجه عواقب قانونية جسيمة. ويبرهن تعاوننا مع السلطات المصرية وتحركنا ضد شبكة ستريم إيست على تنامي عزم الحكومات في مختلف أنحاء المنطقة على حماية الصناعات الإبداعية والمستهلكين والأسواق الرقمية المشروعة».

ويعكس الحكم استمرار التزام السلطات القضائية وجهات إنفاذ القانون المصرية بمكافحة القرصنة الرقمية المنظمة وحماية حقوق الملكية الفكرية.

وإضافة إلى العقوبات الجنائية، قضت المحكمة بقبول الدعوى المدنية المقامة من شركة كابل نتورك إيجيبت (CNE)، وألزمت المتهمين بأداء تعويض مدني مؤقت والمصروفات القانونية ذات الصلة.

كما أمر الحكم بإغلاق عدد من المواقع الإلكترونية المخالفة. ورغم أن أسماء النطاق هذه نُقلت إلى التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه خلال عملية الإنفاذ التي نُفذت في أغسطس 2025، وأنها متوقفة بالفعل عن العمل، فإن تضمين الحكم أمراً قضائياً صريحاً بإغلاقها يشكل سابقة قانونية مهمة من شأنها تعزيز جهود الإنفاذ الجنائي لحقوق المؤلف مستقبلاً في مصر.

كذلك أمر الحكم بمصادرة أجهزة الحاسب الآلي والهواتف المحمولة ومعدات الشبكات والأصول المالية والبطاقات المصرفية التي ضُبطت خلال التحقيق، فضلاً عن نشر الحكم على نفقة المتهمين.

ويُعد التحقيق في شبكة «ستريم إيست» أحد أكبر ملفات القرصنة الجنائية التي اضطلع بها التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا، وقد استند إلى تعاون موسع بين التحالف ووزارة الداخلية المصرية ونيابة الشؤون الاقتصادية وغسل الأموال والمحكمة الاقتصادية بالقاهرة وشركاء القطاع. وتبرز هذه القضية الاهتمام المتزايد من جانب السلطات المصرية بتفكيك عمليات القرصنة المتطورة التي تحقق أرباحاً غير مشروعة من المحتوى الإبداعي المسروق، بما يلحق الضرر بالمستهلكين والمنشآت المشروعة.

وعقب انتهاء الإجراءات المتعلقة بجرائم التعدي على حقوق المؤلف، لا يزال الشق المالي المنفصل من القضية قيد التحقيق لدى السلطات المختصة.

نبذة عن التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه

التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه (ACE) هو التحالف العالمي الرائد المعني بحماية السوق الإبداعية المشروعة والحد من القرصنة الرقمية. ومن خلال نهج شامل لمواجهة القرصنة يشمل إحالة الملفات إلى جهات إنفاذ القانون، والتقاضي المدني، وإجراءات الكف والامتناع، حقق التحالف نجاحات عديدة في عمليات الإنفاذ حول العالم ضد خدمات البث غير المشروعة ومصادر المحتوى غير المصرح بها ومشغّليها. ويستفيد التحالف من الخبرات والموارد المشتركة لأكثر من 50 شركة إعلام وترفيه حول العالم، بما في ذلك القنوات والاتحادات الرياضية، مدعوماً بعمليات حماية المحتوى التي تنفذها جمعية الأفلام السينمائية (Motion Picture Association)، وذلك لحماية الإبداع والابتكار اللذين يدفعان النمو العالمي لقطاعات حقوق المؤلف والترفيه الأساسية. ويضم مجلس الإدارة الحالي للتحالف كلاً من أمازون، وأبل تي في، ونتفليكس، وباراماونت غلوبال، وسوني بيكتشرز، ويونيفرسال ستوديوز، وذا والت ديزني ستوديوز، ووارنر براذرز ديسكفري. ويتولى تشارلز ريفكين منصبي رئيس مجلس الإدارة والرئيس التنفيذي لجمعية الأفلام السينمائية، كما يرأس مجلس إدارة التحالف من أجل الإبداع والترفيه.

جهة الاتصال الإعلامية لدى التحالف
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Egyptian Court Convicts StreamEast Operators in Landmark Criminal Piracy Case

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the world's leading anti-piracy coalition, today welcomed a landmark judgment issued by the Cairo Economic Court against two operators of the illegal streaming service StreamEast, marking one of the most significant criminal piracy rulings in Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The court found both defendants guilty of copyright infringement and sentenced each to two years' imprisonment. The court also imposed criminal fines totaling EGP 5.5 million (approximately US$110,000) per defendant, ordered the confiscation of assets used in the piracy operation, and directed the closure of multiple infringing domains associated with the illegal streaming network.

Through its 80 associated domains, the StreamEast network logged more than 1.6 billion visits before its 2025 shutdown, making it the world’s largest illicit live sports streaming operation. Working with Egyptian authorities, ACE led the investigation that culminated in the coordinated enforcement action carried out in August 2025 and the shutdown of the network.

“Today’s judgment delivers a strong and unmistakable message: digital piracy poses a serious threat to creators and fans in Egypt and elsewhere – and anyone who profits from it will face significant legal consequences,” said Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE. “Our teamwork with Egyptian authorities, and our action against StreamEast, demonstrate the growing determination of governments to protect creative industries, consumers, and legitimate digital marketplaces across the region.”

The judgment reflects the continued commitment of Egyptian judicial and law enforcement authorities to combating organized digital piracy and protecting intellectual property rights.

In addition to the criminal penalties, the court granted the civil claim brought by Cable Network Egypt (CNE), ordering the defendants to pay provisional civil compensation and associated legal costs.

The judgment also ordered the closure of several infringing websites. While these domains were transferred to ACE during an enforcement operation in August 2025 and are already offline, the inclusion of a formal domain closure order represents an important legal precedent that could strengthen future criminal copyright enforcement efforts in Egypt.

The ruling further ordered the confiscation of computers, mobile phones, networking equipment, financial assets, and bank cards seized during the investigation, as well as publication of the judgment at the defendants' expense.

The StreamEast investigation has been one of ACE's largest criminal piracy matters in the MENA region, reflecting extensive cooperation between ACE, the Egyptian Ministry of Interior, the Economic Affairs and Money Laundering Prosecution, the Cairo Economic Court, and industry partners. The case highlights the increasing focus of the Egyptian authorities on dismantling sophisticated piracy operations that illegally profit from stolen creative content while harming consumers and legitimate businesses.

Following the conclusion of the copyright proceedings, separate financial investigations arising from the case remain pending before the authorities.

About The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) is the world’s leading coalition dedicated to protecting the legal creative market and reducing digital piracy. Driven by a comprehensive approach to addressing piracy through criminal referrals, civil litigation, and cease-and-desist operations, ACE has achieved many successful global enforcement actions against illegal streaming services and unauthorized content sources and their operators. Drawing upon the collective expertise and resources of more than 50 media and entertainment companies around the world—including sports channels and associations – and reinforced by the Motion Picture Association’s content protection operations, ACE protects the creativity and innovation that drives the global growth of core copyright and entertainment industries. The current governing board members for ACE are Amazon, Apple TV, Netflix, Paramount Global, Sony Pictures, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Charles Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Chairman of ACE.

ACE Media Contact
John Mercurio
[email protected]


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