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Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands to Acuity Analytics and launches new website

LONDON and NEW YORK, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acuity Knowledge Partners today announced its rebrand to Acuity Analytics, the new trading name for the firm. This change reflects the firm’s journey into a global leader in insight, analytics, data and AI–enabled solutions. The new brand is supported by a redesigned website that gives clients a clear and up to date view of the firm’s expanded capabilities and the integrated business that Acuity has become.

For 23 years, Acuity’s success has been driven by its people. The firm has been built on deep domain expertise, strong analytical judgement, insightful research and a commitment to delivering high–quality services for financial services clients. From this foundation, Acuity Analytics is growing into new industries, new capabilities and new markets, forging deep and long–standing partnerships with many of the world’s leading financial institutions.

As client needs and technology have evolved, so has the business. Acuity Analytics now brings together over 7,200 specialists across 28 global locations, supporting 800+ clients with research, analytics, data and operational solutions. The firm has also expanded its engineering, cloud and digital capabilities through the integration of PPA Group in 2024 and Ascent in 2025, strengthening its ability to deliver more complete, end–to–end support, aligned to evolving client needs.

Technology, and specifically AI, now play a central role in Acuity Analytics’ work, but people remain at the core. The firm’s strategy is built on the principle that AI is most effective when it is guided by specialists who deeply understand client data, workflows and decision–making. Acuity’s proprietary agentic AI platform, Agent Fleet, enhances delivery by automating routine tasks and improving speed and accuracy, while domain experts ensure every output meets the standards, bespoke requirements and judgement clients expect. This human in the loop approach is now fundamental to how the firm delivers insight, innovation and impact.

The new Acuity Analytics website reflects this evolution. Designed around client needs, it provides a clear structure, showcases the firm’s blend of talent, technology and capability, and makes it easy for clients to understand how Acuity Analytics can support their priorities, whether through dedicated teams, AI–enabled workflows or broader digital transformation.

Robert King, Chief Executive Officer, Acuity Analytics, said:

“Our people have always been the heart of this business. Their expertise and commitment are the reason we’ve grown to partnering with over 800 institutions globally. At the same time, we’ve recognised the opportunity that technology and AI bring to our work. This rebrand captures that journey; a business built on exceptional people, now strengthened by advanced technology. I’m incredibly proud of what Acuity Analytics has become and excited about what this next chapter means for our clients and our staff.”

Emma Crabtree, Chief Revenue Officer, Acuity Analytics, said:

“Clients want partners who understand their industry and can support them with both specialist talent and modern technology. Our evolution to Acuity Analytics reflects that. The new brand and website give clients a clearer view of our full capability and how we combine domain expertise, data, digital and AI to deliver measurable impact. This positions us to support clients even more effectively as their needs continue to evolve and we enable them on that journey.”

About Acuity Analytics

Acuity Analytics is the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners, a global leader in delivering bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI–enabled solutions to financial institutions and corporates. With more than 7,200 analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, the firm combines deep financial–services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capability. Acuity supports over 800 organisations in enhancing efficiency, improving insight and unlocking human potential.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019 following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe. In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining invested as a minority shareholder.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

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Acuity Analytics

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GLOBENEWSWIRE (Distribution ID 1001142395)

Namib Minerals Provides Business Update

How Mine Expansion to 55,000 Tonnes Per Month Targeting H2 2026 Operational Date
Enabling Works Commenced at Redwing; 8–Month Dewatering Program to Begin
Company Outlines $300–400 Million Capital Plan with Non–Dilutive Funding Strategy
Management to Host Business Update Conference Call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namib Minerals (“Namib Minerals” or “the Company”), (Nasdaq: NAMM), an established African gold producer with a portfolio of mining and exploration assets in Zimbabwe today provided a business update on its strategic growth initiatives.

“As a publicly traded company, we are committed to transparent communication as we advance our growth strategy,” said Ibrahima Sory Tall, Chief Executive Officer of Namib Minerals. “We are focused on building Namib Minerals into a multi–asset, mid–tier producer through operational optimization at How Mine and the disciplined restart of our Mazowe and Redwing mines. Our engagement of WSP for comprehensive feasibility studies, combined with the commencement of enabling works at Redwing and capacity expansion initiatives at How Mine, demonstrates tangible progress toward our vision. We look forward to updating the investment community on our strategic roadmap and near–term milestones.”

Strategic Growth Update
Since listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in June 2025, Namib Minerals has executed on its strategy to transform from a single–mine operator into a multi–asset gold producer. The Company is advancing a three–pillar growth strategy: operational excellence at How Mine, strategic restarts of Mazowe and Redwing mines, and portfolio diversification through critical minerals exploration.

How Mine Capacity Expansion
As part of its commitment to operational improvement at How Mine, the Company is advancing plans to expand ore milling capacity from 40,500 tonnes per month in 2024 to 55,000 tonnes per month, representing an approximately 36% increase in throughput capacity. The Company is currently working on the procurement of the required equipment and expects this expansion to be operational during the second half of 2026. This capacity expansion will enable the Company to process higher ore volumes and offset the reduction in grade experienced to date in 2025.

Restart Enabling Works
At Redwing, the Company has commenced enabling works. Dewatering is scheduled to commence during the feasibility study phase and is expected to take approximately eight months to reach the targeted mining levels. Dewatering is a critical first step in the restart sequence, allowing the Company to assess underground conditions, refurbish infrastructure, and prepare for a phased production ramp–up. Concurrently, surface–infrastructure and power–supply upgrades will be planned to align with the restart timeline.

At Mazowe, the Company is advancing surface infrastructure work, including power, water, and tailings management systems, alongside detailed engineering studies to optimize the restart sequence and capital efficiency.

WSP Feasibility Studies
Supporting this disciplined approach, the Company has engaged WSP to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for both Redwing and Mazowe. As announced on November 10, 2025, WSP has been appointed to execute S–K 1300 compliant feasibility studies for both mines simultaneously. Both mines are currently under care and maintenance and require completion of dewatering and resource drilling before redevelopment can commence. The program is expected to be completed over 12 to 18 months and will provide the technical foundation for reserve conversion, permitting, and financing discussions.

Long–Term Strategic Objective
The Company's vision is to build Namib Minerals into a multi–asset, mid–tier gold producer, working toward a strategic goal of ultimately producing 300,000 ounces per year. This represents a long–term corporate objective, not production guidance or a forecast, and is not based on a Preliminary Economic Assessment, Pre–Feasibility Study, or Feasibility Study. Achievement of this objective is contingent upon execution of the Company's long–term strategy, including the successful execution of restart programs and expansion of mines and other exploration and development goals. 

Preliminary Capital Requirements
The Company's preliminary estimate is that the total funding requirement for the expansion program is expected to fall within a range of $300 million to $400 million, with the majority allocated to Redwing Mine. The Company is pursuing a balanced funding mix including structured solutions that minimize dilution and prioritize project debt, strategic partnerships, and internally–generated cash flows to minimize shareholder dilution while supporting growth initiatives. The Company is in dialogue with multiple capital providers to support its growth plans. The Company’s estimated funding requirement amount is preliminary and subject to completion of feasibility studies, final engineering outcomes, market conditions, and equipment costs and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control.

Conference Call Information
Interested investors and other parties can listen to a webcast of the live conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at https://namibminerals.gcs–web.com/. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website shortly after the event concludes.

Participants may also access the call by dialing (877) 407–9039 for domestic callers or (201) 689–8470 for international callers.

Namib Minerals management will incorporate responses to a selection of shareholders’ frequently asked questions during the webcast. Shareholders are invited to submit questions via the investor relations email address: [email protected]. Please include the hashtag #askNamib in the subject line.

About Namib Minerals
Namib Minerals (NASDAQ: NAMM) is a gold producer, developer and explorer with operations focused in Zimbabwe. Namib Minerals is a significant player in Africa’s mining industry, driving sustainable growth and innovation across the sector. Currently Namib Minerals operates the How Mine, an underground gold mine in Zimbabwe, and aims to restart two assets in Zimbabwe. For additional information, please visit namibminerals.com.

Forward–Looking Statements

This press release includes forward–looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this update are forward–looking statements. Any statements that refer to estimates or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are also forward–looking statements. Forward–looking statements include, without limitation, our management teams’ expectations of funding frameworks and anticipated timelines and costs of the restart of the Mazowe and Redwing Mines, and related assumptions. The forward–looking statements are based on our current expectations and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstance and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward–looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, (i) market risks, including the price of gold and equipment; (ii) the risk that the Company may not be able to successfully develop its assets as planned, including expanding the How mine and restarting and expanding the Redwing and Mazowe Mines; (iii) the risk that Namib Minerals will be unable to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; and (iv) political and social risks of operating in Zimbabwe and the DRC. The foregoing list is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors, any other factors discussed in this press release and the other risks and uncertainties described in the filings we make with Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We caution you against placing undue reliance on forward–looking statements, which reflect current beliefs and are based on information currently available as of the date a forward–looking statement is made.

Contacts:
Namib Minerals:
Ibrahima Sory Tall
CEO & Director
Investor Relations:
[email protected]


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Bitget quebra novo marco com US$ 5 bilhões em volume acumulado de negociação de futuros de ações

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bitget, principal Bolsa Universal (UEX) do mundo, anunciou hoje um novo marco para sua linha de produtos futuros de ações de rápido crescimento, ultrapassando US$ 5 bilhões em volume acumulado de negociação. A conquista ocorre apenas uma semana após ultrapassar a marca de US$ 3 bilhões, destacando a aceleração da demanda global por futuros de ações tokenizadas.

O aumento da atividade espelha o dinamismo do mercado de ações dos EUA, onde o crescimento impulsionado por IA, os lucros recordes do terceiro trimestre e o renovado interesse por líderes de tecnologia continuam a chamar a atenção dos traders. Entre a linha de futuros de ações da Bitget, a MicroStrategy (MSTR) liderou com US$ 1,4 bilhão em volume acumulado, seguida pela Tesla (TSLA) com US$ 1 bilhão e pela Apple (AAPL) com US$ 472 milhões, destacando o forte apetite tanto por criptomoedas quanto por gigantes tradicionais de tecnologia.

Atualmente, a Bitget lista mais de 30 futuros perpétuos com margem de USDT vinculados às principais ações dos EUA, oferecendo até 25x de alavancagem e taxas de negociação altamente competitivas de 0,0065%. À medida que a adoção de ações tokenizadas acelera, a Bitget lançou uma redução de 90% na taxa de negociação por tempo limitado em todos os pares futuros de ações. A promoção vai até 31 de janeiro e oferece tanto a novos quanto aos atuais usuários a oportunidade de negociar ações de ponta a custo ultrabaixo, enquanto exploram a eficiência, flexibilidade e acesso 24 horas por dia oferecidos pelos futuros de ações tokenizadas.

Esse crescimento acelerado reforça a visão da Bitget sobre a Bolsa Universal (UEX): uma plataforma única onde os usuários possam se mover de forma fluida entre produtos nativos de criptomoedas e mercados financeiros tradicionais sob uma única conta unificada. A expansão dos futuros de ações, junto com tokens de ações tokenizadas, aproxima a Bitget de seu objetivo de tornar os mercados globais mais fáceis de acessar, entender e mais econômicos.

“Ultrapassar US$ 5 bilhões tão rapidamente mostra que os traders não estão apenas experimentando — eles estão adotando futuros de ações tokenizadas como parte de suas estratégias de negociação”, disse Gracy Chen, CEO da Bitget. “Os futuros de ações oferecem aos usuários a flexibilidade das criptomoedas, com exposição às empresas que acompanham diariamente. É uma combinação poderosa e reflete exatamente o que a UEX foi projetada para oferecer.”

À medida que mais investidores buscam maneiras de negociar ativos tradicionais com velocidade, liquidez e acessibilidade nativas de criptomoedas, a Bitget continua expandindo sua oferta na interseção de ambos os mundos, construindo a infraestrutura financeira para uma nova era de investimentos globais.

Sobre a Bitget

Fundada em 2018, a Bitget é a maior Bolsa Universal (UEX) do mundo, atendendo mais de 120 milhões de usuários com acesso a milhões de tokens cripto, ações tokenizadas, ETFs e outros ativos do mundo real, além de oferecer acesso em tempo real ao preço do Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP e outros preços de criptomoedas, tudo em uma única plataforma. O ecossistema tem o compromisso de ajudar usuários a negociar de forma mais inteligente com suas ferramentas de negociação baseadas em IA, interoperabilidade entre tokens no Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana e BNB Chain, e acesso mais amplo a ativos do mundo real. No lado descentralizado, a Bitget Wallet é um aplicativo financeiro do dia a dia criado para tornar o uso de criptomoedas simples, seguro e parte das finanças cotidianas. Atendendo mais de 80 milhões de usuários, ela conecta blockchain com finanças do mundo real, oferecendo uma plataforma tudo em um para entrada e saída, negociação, ganhos e pagamentos de forma fluida.

A Bitget está impulsionando a adoção de criptomoedas por meio de parcerias estratégicas, como seu papel de parceira oficial de criptomoedas da principal liga de futebol do mundo, LALIGA, nos mercados do ORIENTE, SUDESTE ASIÁTICO e AMÉRICA LATINA. Alinhada à sua estratégia de impacto global, a Bitget uniu forças com o UNICEF para apoiar a educação em blockchain para 1,1 milhão de pessoas até 2027. No mundo da motovelocidade, a Bitget é a parceira exclusiva de troca de criptomoedas do MotoGP™, um dos campeonatos mais emocionantes do mundo.

Para mais informações, acesse: Site | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

Para comunicação social, envie um e–mail para: [email protected]

Aviso de risco: os preços dos ativos digitais podem flutuar e sofrer volatilidade de preços. Os investidores são aconselhados a alocar apenas os fundos que possam correr o risco de perder. O valor de qualquer investimento pode ser afetado e existe a possibilidade de que os objetivos financeiros não sejam alcançados e que nem o capital investido seja recuperado. Deve–se sempre buscar aconselhamento financeiro independente, além de considerar cuidadosamente a experiência financeira pessoal e a situação individual. O desempenho passado não é um indicador confiável de resultados futuros. A Bitget não se responsabiliza por possíveis perdas incorridas. O conteúdo deste documento não deve ser interpretado como orientação financeira. Para mais informações, consulte nossos Termos de Uso.

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Bitget franchit un nouveau cap avec 5 milliards de dollars de volume cumulé sur les contrats à terme adossés à des actions

VICTORIA, Seychelles, 20 nov. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, la plus grande bourse universelle (UEX) au monde, annonce ce jour un nouvel accomplissement pour sa gamme de produits à croissance rapide dans le domaine des contrats à terme sur actions, avec un volume cumulé de transactions dépassant les 5 milliards de dollars. Cette réussite intervient une semaine seulement après avoir franchi la barre des 3 milliards de dollars, soulignant l’accélération de la demande mondiale pour les contrats à terme sur actions tokenisés.

Cette dynamique reflète l’élan du marché boursier américain, porté par la croissance liée à l’IA, des résultats record au troisième trimestre et un regain d’intérêt pour les grands noms de la tech de la part des traders. Au sein de l’offre de contrats à terme sur actions de Bitget, MicroStrategy (MSTR) domine avec 1,4 milliard de dollars de volume cumulé, suivie de Tesla (TSLA) avec 1 milliard et d’Apple (AAPL) avec 472 millions, confirmant l’attrait conjoint pour les crypto–actifs et les poids lourds technologiques.

Bitget propose actuellement plus de 30 contrats à terme perpétuels sur marge USDT liés aux principales actions américaines, offrant un effet de levier pouvant atteindre 25x et des frais de négociation très compétitifs de 0,0065 %. Alors que l’adoption des actions tokenisées s’accélère, Bitget a lancé une réduction exceptionnelle de 90 % sur les frais de trading de toutes les paires de contrats à terme sur actions. Cette promotion, valable jusqu’au 31 janvier, permet aux nouveaux comme aux utilisateurs existants de négocier des actions phares à coût très réduit tout en bénéficiant de la souplesse, de l’efficacité et de l’accès 24 heures sur 24 qu’offrent les contrats à terme sur actions tokenisés.

Cette croissance rapide s’inscrit pleinement dans la vision UEX de Bitget : proposer une plateforme unifiée où les utilisateurs peuvent passer sans friction entre produits crypto natifs et marchés financiers traditionnels, le tout via un seul compte intégré. L’expansion des contrats à terme sur actions, parallèlement aux jetons d’actions tokenisés, rapproche Bitget de son objectif de rendre les marchés mondiaux plus accessibles, plus compréhensibles et plus rentables.

« Franchir les 5 milliards aussi vite démontre que les traders ne se contentent plus d’explorer ces produits : ils intègrent réellement les contrats à terme sur actions tokenisés dans leurs stratégies », a déclaré Gracy Chen, PDG de Bitget. « Ces contrats à terme offrent la flexibilité de la crypto tout en offrant une exposition directe aux entreprises qu’ils suivent au quotidien. C’est une combinaison puissante, qui reflète exactement ce que l’UEX est censé offrir. »

Alors que de plus en plus d’investisseurs cherchent des moyens de négocier des actifs traditionnels avec la rapidité, la liquidité et l’accessibilité propres à la crypto, Bitget continue d’étendre son offre à l’intersection de ces deux univers, bâtissant l’infrastructure financière d’une nouvelle ère d’investissement mondial.

À propos de Bitget

Fondée en 2018, Bitget est la plus grande bourse universelle (UEX) au monde, desservant plus de 120 millions d’utilisateurs et leur donnant accès à des millions de jetons cryptographiques, d’actions tokenisées, d’ETF et d’autres actifs du monde réel, tout en offrant un accès en temps réel au cours du Bitcoin, de l’Ethereum, du XRP et d’autres cryptomonnaies, le tout sur une seule et même plateforme. L’écosystème s’engage à aider les utilisateurs à trader plus intelligemment grâce à ses outils de trading alimentés par l’IA, à l’interopérabilité entre les jetons sur Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana et BNB Chain, et à un accès plus large aux actifs du monde réel. Du côté décentralisé, Bitget Wallet est une application financière conçue pour rendre la crypto simple, sûre et intégrée au quotidien. Au service de plus de 80 millions d’utilisateurs, elle fait le pont entre la blockchain et la finance réelle, offrant une plateforme tout–en–un pour entrer et sortir du marché, trader, gagner de l’argent et payer en toute simplicité.

Bitget entend faire adopter les 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’Asie du Sud–Est et de l’Amérique latine. Pour faire écho à sa stratégie d’impact mondial, Bitget s’est associée à l’UNICEF pour soutenir l’éducation à la blockchain auprès de 1,1 million de personnes d’ici à 2027. Dans l’univers des sports mécaniques, Bitget est partenaire officiel crypto exclusif du MotoGP™, l’un des championnats les plus passionnants du monde.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez : Site Internet | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

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

Mise en garde sur les risques : les cours des actifs numériques sont sujets à des fluctuations et peuvent connaître une volatilité importante. Il est conseillé aux investisseurs de ne risquer que les fonds qu’ils sont prêts à perdre. La valeur de vos investissements peut être affectée et il est possible que vous n’atteigniez pas vos objectifs financiers ou que vous ne parveniez pas à récupérer votre capital. Nous vous encourageons à toujours solliciter les conseils d’un spécialiste financier indépendant et à tenir compte de votre expérience et de votre situation financière. Les performances passées ne constituent pas un indicateur fiable des résultats futurs. Bitget décline toute responsabilité envers toute perte potentielle encourue. Nulle disposition des présentes ne saurait être interprétée comme un conseil financier. Pour tout complément d’information, veuillez consulter nos Conditions d’utilisation.

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Bitget Shatters New Milestone with $5B in Stock Futures Cumulative Trading Volume

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a new milestone for its fast–growing stock futures product line, surpassing $5 billion in cumulative trading volume. The achievement comes just one week after crossing the $3 billion mark, highlighting accelerating global demand for tokenized stock futures.

The surge in activity mirrors the momentum of the US stock market, where AI–driven growth, record–breaking Q3 earnings, and renewed interest in tech leaders continue to capture trader attention. Among Bitget’s stock futures lineup, MicroStrategy (MSTR) led with $1.4 billion in cumulative volume, followed by Tesla (TSLA) at $1 billion and Apple (AAPL) at $472 million, casting a spotlight on strong appetite for both crypto and longstanding tech giants.

Bitget currently lists over 30 USDT–margined perpetual futures tied to top US stocks, offering up to 25x leverage and highly competitive trading fees of 0.0065%. As tokenized equity adoption accelerates, Bitget launched a limited–time 90% trading fee reduction across all stock futures pairs. The promotion runs until January 31 and gives both new and existing users the opportunity to trade top equities at ultra–low cost while exploring the efficiency, flexibility, and round–the–clock access offered by tokenized stock futures.

This rapid growth reinforces Bitget’s Universal Exchange (UEX) vision: a single platform where users can seamlessly move between crypto–native products and traditional financial markets under a single unified account. The expansion of stock futures, alongside tokenized stock tokens, brings Bitget closer to its goal of making global markets easier to access, easier to understand, and more cost–efficient.

“Crossing $5 billion this quickly shows that traders aren’t just playing around, they’re adopting tokenized stock futures as part of their trading strategies,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Stock futures give users the flexibility of crypto with exposure to the companies they follow every day. It’s a powerful combination, and it reflects exactly what UEX is designed to deliver.”

As more investors look for ways to trade traditional assets with crypto–native speed, liquidity, and accessibility, Bitget continues to expand its offering at the intersection of both worlds, building the financial infrastructure for a new era of global investing.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real–world assets, while offering real–time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, XRP price, and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI–powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real–world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real–world finance, offering an all–in–one platform for on– and off–ramping, trading, earning, and paying seamlessly.

Bitget is 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. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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Saudi Arabia Joins Global Framework for Close-Out Netting

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published its legal opinions that recognize the enforceability of close–out netting in Saudi Arabia, a move that provides global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s Derivatives Market. The decision follows the Capital Market Authority’s (CMA) issuance of the (Close–out Netting and related Collateral Arrangements Regulation) this year.

Close–out netting allows counterparties in a qualified financial contract to offset their obligations if one party defaults, leaving only a single net payment due. Thus, reducing systemic risk and ensures the orderly settlement of contracts. Additionally, its enforceability determines whether international investors can manage their exposures efficiently.

The CMA regulation that was published establishes a legal recognition of netting and related Financial collateral arrangements where one party is a capital market institution. It also aims to enhance the stability of the financial system and protect investors by ensuring the enforceability of a qualified financial contracts thereby safeguarding the rights of all parties involved.

Mr. Raed Alhumaid, CMA Deputy for Market Institutions, said that the development reflects Saudi Arabia’s ongoing effort to strengthen the foundations of its financial system. He added, “We welcome ISDA’s legal opinions that recognize the enforceability of close–out netting in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following the issuance of our (Close–out Netting and Related Collateral Arrangements Regulation) this year.”

For international institutions, the recognition of enforceable netting in Saudi Arabia reduces counterparty uncertainty and supports broader participation in the local derivatives markets, creating the legal foundation necessary for market depth and liquidity growth.

It is worth noting that Saudi Arabia’s derivatives market was launched in 2020 with the MT30 Index Futures, followed by single stock futures (SSF) in 2022 and single stock options (SSO) in 2023. These instruments expanded investors’ ability to hedge and manage risk. The enforceable netting framework strengthens this market by ensuring greater legal certainty in derivatives transactions and supporting its continued growth and stability.

The CMA noted in its press release that the regulation includes a set of provisions governing close–out netting and associated collateral arrangements, defines its scope of application and the entities subject to it, and defines qualified financial contracts and transactions that would be exempt from the provisions of the Bankruptcy Law. This step is expected to contribute to enhancing the stability and sustainability of the Kingdom’s financial sector and the overall capital market framework.

Capital Market Authority

Communication & Investor Protection Division

+966114906009

+966557666932

[email protected]

www.cma.org.sa


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Space42 Expands Earth Observation Constellation, Foresight, with Launch of Three New SAR Satellites


  • Foresight Constellation grows to five satellites, up by three since January 2025
  • 25 cm SAR resolution enables GIQ platform to provide faster, sharper insights
  • Strengthens UAE’s sovereign Earth Observation capability and international collaboration

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE–based AI–powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, today announced the successful launch of three SAR satellites in its Earth Observation (EO) constellation, Foresight–3, Foresight–4, and Foresight–5, into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Launched via integrator Exolaunch, the Foresight satellites successfully lifted off aboard the Bandwagon–4 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA. The spacecraft has established communication, and early routine operations are underway.  

First launched in August 2024, followed by another launch in January 2025, the Foresight Constellation combines SAR imagery and Space42’s AI platform, GIQ, to accelerate the delivery of decision–grade geospatial intelligence to governments, industries, and partners worldwide.

Hasan Al Hosani, CEO of Smart Solutions at Space42, said: “Expanding the Foresight Constellation to five satellites in just over one year demonstrates our commitment to operating as a center of excellence for space innovation, and enhances the space ecosystem we are developing, that can scale globally from Abu Dhabi. By combining sovereign capability with global collaboration, together with ICEYE, we deliver intelligence that matters across industries and borders. Space42’s strategy is to lead the premium geospatial intelligence market, and today’s milestone is proof of execution at speed and scale.”

Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co–founder of ICEYE, said: “Working with Space42 demonstrates how ICEYE’s technology and operational expertise can help partners establish sovereign satellite capabilities. By launching mid–inclination SAR satellites, we are enabling Space42 to deliver persistent coverage across key regions at middle latitudes. We look forward to building even greater capabilities in the UAE and collaborating with our partners as they advance their space ambitions.”

Technology Edge

The Earth Observation constellation’s key differentiator is its geospatial intelligence capability. Operating at 25–centimeter resolution enables GIQ to convert continuous visibility into real–time insights, delivered directly into decision workflows, with daily revisit rates, sharper detection of change, and lower latency in intelligence delivery.

Across industries, the benefits of SAR constellations are tangible. SAR’s strategic value was demonstrated in Turkey in 2023, when it confirmed the safety of the Atatürk Dam after a major earthquake while all other monitoring systems failed, and in 2024 during the UAE’s historic flooding.

These real–world cases illustrate why demand is accelerating. The global SAR market is projected to grow from $5.8 billion to $9.8 billion by 2030. With SAR systems, governments can accelerate emergency response by up to 90%, infrastructure operators can reduce predictive maintenance costs by as much as 30%, and enterprises can reduce operational inefficiencies by a quarter.

International Collaboration

Partnership is central to the UAE’s model of progress and to how Space42 operates. The Foresight Constellation exemplifies distributed manufacturing and cross–border collaboration. The satellites were produced in Finland, tested and integrated for the first time in Abu Dhabi at Space42’s Space Systems’ Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility, and launched from the United States. This model accelerates innovation, reinforcing Space42’s role as a global player in the space industry.

Strengthening the UAE’s Leadership in Earth Observation

With Foresight–1 and Foresight–2 already in orbit, the addition of three new SAR satellites further strengthens decision accuracy and advances the Space42’s Earth Observation program towards full constellation maturity targeted for 2027.

The milestone supports the UAE’s National Space Strategy 2030 while reinforcing the country’s leadership in geospatial intelligence, satellite innovation, and advanced manufacturing. The Foresight EO Constellation places the UAE among only 20 countries worldwide that operate SAR space assets.

With Abu Dhabi now home to the region’s first SAR AIT facility, Space42 continues to strengthen the foundation of high–tech manufacturing and talent development within the UAE’s industrial base.

About Space42
Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE–based AI–powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Formed in 2024 by the successful merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision–making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC.

For more information, visit: www.space42.ai; follow us on X: @space42ai

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WeRide Announces CEO’s Voluntary Lock-Up to Reinforce Long-Term Commitment as Company Launches Hong Kong IPO

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide Inc. (“WeRide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced that Dr. Tony Han, Founder, Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Company, has voluntarily committed to a three–year lock–up, effective as of October 28, 2025, covering all shares of the Company’s share capital or securities convertible into, exchangeable, or exercisable for any share of the Company’s share capital directly or indirectly owned or controlled by him (the “Shares”).

During the lock–up period, Dr. Han will not sell, transfer, pledge, or otherwise dispose of any of the Shares, except as may be required by applicable law.

“I am fully committed to WeRide’s long–term vision and global expansion,” said Dr. Han. “This commitment reflects my confidence in the Company’s fundamentals and long–term growth, and will further reinforce long–term shareholder confidence and support sustainable value creation.”

This announcement follows WeRide’s launch of its Hong Kong Initial Public Offering (HKIPO) today under the stock code 0800. The Company plans to issue 88,250,000 Offer Shares in the transaction (pre–greenshoe), ahead of its anticipated listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on November 6, 2025. Upon listing, WeRide will operate under a dual primary listing structure (NASDAQ: WRD, 0800.HK).

As part of WeRide’s HKIPO, strategic players including Uber, Grab and Bosch have indicated demand to participate as anchor investors. The participation of these tech giants not only provides strong capital backing, but signals deep collaboration across technology, markets, ecosystem, and global operations to advance large–scale commercialization of WeRide's autonomous vehicles. The Company had also previously received strategic investments from global top–tier industry partners such as Uber, NVIDIA, Bosch, and Renault–Nissan.

WeRide is the only tech company with vehicles holding autonomous driving permits in 7 countries. Its vehicles have been deployed in over 30 cities across 11 countries, including China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, France, Singapore and Japan. The Company currently has a global fleet of over 1,500 AVs and more than 700 Robotaxis.

Reflecting the Company’s rapid growth and increasing market traction, WeRide posted strong financial results for Q2 2025:

  • Total revenue grew 60.8% year–over–year (YoY) to RMB127.2 million (US$17.8 million) in 2Q2025, demonstrating undisputed and accelerating commercial momentum.
    • 2Q2025 Robotaxi revenue grew 836.7% YoY to RMB45.9 million (US$6.4 million) in 2Q2025, the highest–ever quarterly Robotaxi revenue since Company inception;
    • The highest quarterly Robotaxi revenue concentration since 2021, with 36.1% of total revenue in 2Q2025 from Robotaxi business;
  • Gross Profit grew 40.6% YoY to RMB35.7 million (US$5.0 million) in 2Q2025, with an industry–leading margin of 28.1%.

About WeRide
WeRide is a global leader and a first mover in the autonomous driving industry, as well as the first publicly traded Robotaxi company. Our autonomous vehicles have been tested or operated in over 30 cities across 11 countries. We are also the first and only technology company whose products have received autonomous driving permits in seven markets: China, the UAE, Singapore, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and the US. Empowered by the smart, versatile, cost–effective, and highly adaptable WeRide One platform, WeRide provides autonomous driving products and services from L2 to L4, addressing transportation needs in the mobility, logistics, and sanitation industries. WeRide was named to Fortune’s 2025 Change the World and 2025 Future 50 lists. For more information, please visit https://www.weride.ai.

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Irmãos de 19 e 20 anos que desistiram de Stanford, arrecadam US$4,1 milhões em rodada de seed com excesso de inscrições para criar a Golpo AI e reimaginar a geração de vídeo de IA

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golpo, a plataforma baseada em IA que transforma documentos e prompts em vídeos explicativos interativos, anunciou hoje que arrecadou US$ ,1 milhões em uma rodada de seed com excesso de inscrições liderada pela BNVT Capital (spin–out da Gates Foundation e da Hedosophia), juntamente com a Emergence Capital, a Y Combinator, a Afore Capital e outras. A rodada atraiu uma demanda esmagadora de investidores, forçando os fundadores a recusar significativo capital adicional.

A Golpo foi fundada pelos irmãos Shraman Kar (19) e Shreyas Kar (20), que abandonaram o curso de ciência da computação em Stanford para realizar sua visão de tornar a comunicação por vídeo com IA prática, escalonável e acessível a todos.

“Um ano atrás, eu estava na minha última aula do ensino médio, emocionado por estar indo para Stanford”, disse Shraman Kar, cofundador da Golpo. “Se você me dissesse que um ano depois eu desistiria da universidade para abrir uma empresa com meu irmão, eu teria rido. Mas alguns problemas são importantes demais para serem ignorados.”

Os irmãos viram uma lacuna fundamental no cenário de vídeo de IA. Os modelos da geração atual, como Sora e VEO 3, se destacam em vídeos curtos, cinematográficos e chamativos (“um cachorro dançando na lua”), mas falham em tarefas práticas da comunicação, como explicar um fluxo de trabalho de integração de 10 etapas ou ensinar cálculo multivariável. Sua dependência do dimensionamento de abordagens pesadas em computação é insustentável e desalinhada com os casos de uso do mundo real.

A Golpo AI segue um caminho diferente. Ela foi criada especificamente para vídeos explicativos:

  • Até 30 minutos de vídeo coerente e interativo (vs. <10 segundos em outros modelos)
  • Primeira plataforma de vídeo de IA personalizável do mundo com edição quadro a quadro, transformando gerações de IA one–shot em fluxos de trabalho controláveis e confiáveis. Pela primeira vez, os vídeos de IA podem ser realmente confiáveis
  • 45x mais barato do que os modelos de vídeo de IA existentes, como o VEO
  • Tecnicamente preciso (capaz de lidar com ortografia, diagramas, fluxos de trabalho)
  • O melhor da categoria em educação, treinamento e comunicação empresarial

“Veo e Sora podem gerar espetáculo cinematográfico, mas não conseguem nem soletrar as palavras corretamente, muito menos apoiar conteúdo técnico ou instrucional”, disse Shreyas Kar, cofundador da Golpo. “Golpo foi projetado do zero para maior clareza e não apenas uau.”

Desde o lançamento, a Golpo provou ser um divisor de águas para clientes em uma variedade de casos de uso e indústrias:

  • Educação – Distritos escolares estão adotando a Golpo para transformar as aulas em vídeos interativos.
  • Aprendizagem e Desenvolvimento Corporativo (L&D) – Empresas usam a Golpo para criar módulos de treinamento e fluxos de trabalho de integração personalizados.
  • Vendas e marketing – Equipes transformam apresentações e documentos em vídeos explicativos envolventes.
  • Comunicações Internas – Organizações convertem memorandos e políticas em formatos de vídeo claros e interativos.

“O que antes levava meses agora pode ser feito em segundos, e a Golpo chegou lá mais rápido do que qualquer outra startup de IA trabalhando no mesmo problema. Esta nova tecnologia de vídeo tem o potencial de abrir o acesso ao conhecimento do mundo em uma escala nunca vista”, disse Chris Corbishley, sócio–gerente da BNVT Capital, após um grande avanço que veio com o lançamento da edição quadro a quadro da Golpo, o primeiro em vídeo de IA. Esse recurso move a geração de vídeo de IA de um processo único e imprevisível para um fluxo de trabalho controlável e confiável, onde os usuários podem ajustar e regenerar momentos individuais simplesmente sem refazer todo o vídeo.

O financiamento será usado para expandir a equipe, aprimorar os recursos do produto de IA e aprofundar as integrações com clientes corporativos.

Sobre a Golpo AI 

A Golpo (video.golpoai.com) é a principal plataforma de IA para criação de vídeos explicativos a partir de prompts, documentos e fluxos de trabalho corporativos. Fundada em 2025 pelos irmãos Shraman (19) e Shreyas (20) Kar, a missão da Golpo é desbloquear o conhecimento do mundo, tornando o vídeo de IA prático, acessível e sustentável.

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Deux frères âgés de 19 et 20 ans, ayant abandonné leurs études à Stanford, lèvent 4,1 millions de dollars lors dʼun tour de table sursouscrit pour créer Golpo AI et réinventer ainsi la génération de séquences vidéo grâce à lʼIA

SAN FRANCISCO, 21 oct. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golpo, la plateforme alimentée par lʼIA qui transforme des documents et des messages en vidéos explicatives interactives, a annoncé aujourdʼhui avoir levé 4,1 millions de dollars lors dʼun tour de table massivement sursouscrit mené par BNVT Capital (spin–off de la Gates Foundation et Hedosophia), aux côtés dʼEmergence Capital, Y Combinator, Afore Capital et bien dʼautres. Cette levée de fonds a suscité une demande massive de la part des investisseurs, obligeant les fondateurs à se détourner dʼimportants capitaux supplémentaires.

Golpo a été fondée par les frères Shraman Kar (19 ans) et Shreyas Kar (20 ans), lesquels ayant abandonné leurs études en informatique à Stanford afin de concrétiser leur ambition de rendre la communication vidéo par IA pratique, évolutive et accessible à tous.

« Il y a un an, je terminais ma dernière année de lycée, ravi de partir pour Stanford », a déclaré Shraman Kar, cofondateur de Golpo. « Si vous mʼaviez dit à lʼépoque que jʼabandonnerais mes études un an plus tard pour créer mon entreprise avec mon frère, cela mʼaurait beaucoup fait rire. Cependant, certains problèmes sont trop importants pour pouvoir être ignorés. »

Pour les deux frères, le secteur de la vidéo IA présentait une lacune fondamentale. Les systèmes de la génération actuelle, tels que Sora et VEO 3, excellent dans la création de vidéos courtes, cinématographiques et accrocheuses (« un chien dansant sur la lune »), mais échouent dans les tâches de communication essentielles telles que lʼexplication dʼun processus dʼintégration en 10 étapes ou lʼenseignement de calculs multivariables. Leur dépendance à des approches nécessitant une puissance de calcul importante est à la fois non viable et inadaptée aux situations réelles.

Golpo AI emprunte une voie différente. Cette plateforme est spécialement conçue pour les vidéos explicatives :

  • Jusquʼà 30 minutes de vidéo cohérente et interactive (contre moins de 10 secondes avec les autres systèmes).
  • Première plateforme de vidéo IA paramétrable au monde avec édition image par image, permettant de convertir les séquences IA générées en un seul passage en processus de production contrôlables et fiables. Les vidéos générées par lʼIA semblent pour la première fois réellement fiables.
  • 45 fois moins cher que les systèmes vidéo basés sur lʼIA existants, tel que VEO.
  • Une grande précision technique (capacité à respecter lʼorthographe, les schémas, les flux de travail).
  • Le meilleur de sa catégorie pour la formation et la communication dʼentreprise.

« Veo et Sora peuvent générer des effets cinématiques accrocheurs, mais ils ne savent même pas orthographier correctement les mots, sans parler de la prise en charge du contenu technique ou pédagogique », a commenté Shreyas Kar, cofondateur de Golpo. « Golpo a été conçu dès le départ dans un souci de clarté, et pas seulement pour impressionner. »

Depuis son lancement, Golpo sʼest révélé être un outil révolutionnaire pour les clients dans divers domaines dʼapplication et secteurs dʼactivité :

  • Éducation : les établissements scolaires se tournent vers Golpo pour transcrire leurs cours en vidéos interactives.
  • Formation et développement en entreprise (L&D) : les entreprises utilisent Golpo pour créer des modules de formation personnalisés et des processus dʼintégration.
  • Ventes et marketing : les équipes adaptent les présentations et les documents en vidéos explicatives captivantes.
  • Communications internes : les organisations transposent leurs mémos et leurs politiques dans des formats vidéo clairs et interactifs.

« Ce qui prenait autrefois des mois peut désormais être réalisé en quelques secondes, et Golpo y est parvenu plus rapidement que toute autre start–up spécialisée dans lʼIA et traitant le même problème. Cette nouvelle technologie vidéo a le potentiel de faciliter lʼaccès aux connaissances mondiales à une échelle jamais vue auparavant », a souligné Chris Corbishley, Codirecteur chez BNVT Capital, suite à une avancée majeure réalisée par Golpo avec le lancement de lʼédition image par image, une première dans le domaine de la vidéo IA. Cette fonctionnalité transforme la conception de vidéos par IA à partir dʼun processus unique et imprévisible en un déroulement de production contrôlable et fiable, où les utilisateurs peuvent ajuster et recréer des moments précis sans avoir à refaire la vidéo dans son intégralité.

Le financement servira à renforcer lʼéquipe, à améliorer les capacités des produits basés sur lʼIA et à approfondir les intégrations avec les entreprises clientes.

À propos de Golpo AI 

Golpo (video.golpoai.com) est la première plateforme dʼIA permettant de créer des vidéos explicatives à partir de messages, de documents et de procédures dʼentreprises. Fondée en 2025 par les frères Shraman et Shreyas Kar (19 et 20 ans), Golpo sʼest donné pour mission de rendre accessible le savoir universel en rendant la vidéo IA concrète, accessible et durable.


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