為孩童發聲:11歲以色列男孩運用社交媒體對抗反猶主義 News

為孩童發聲:11歲以色列男孩運用社交媒體對抗反猶主義

(SeaPRwire) - 11歲的以色列男孩班·卡拉索正在反擊反猶太主義。在越來越多孩童因其宗教信仰而成為攻擊目標的時刻,他選擇透過社群媒體,為同齡人提供一種以事實和希望回應的方式。卡拉索已經歷過多次衝突和戰爭,這些經歷塑造了他的觀點和聲音。為了代表以色列兒童,他的倡議始於2023年10月7日哈瑪斯襲擊以色列後不久。最初的回應迅速轉變為一項使命。他在一位摯友的父親於Nova音樂節襲擊後失蹤並被確認遇害後,開始在社群媒體上發文。「我談論這些,是為了讓全世界了解我們擁有什麼樣的童年,」卡拉索說。卡拉索直接用英語和希伯來語向觀眾發言,透過社群媒體觸及數十萬人。他的訊息很明確。他的目標是為那些常常感到不被傾聽的兒童發聲,並表明即使在年幼時,勇於發言也很重要。卡拉索出生於以色列,是大屠殺倖存者的第三代後裔,他的倡議深受歷史和個人經歷的影響。他在持續衝突的時期長大,火箭襲擊和空襲警報是日常生活的一部分。他的貼文反映了這些現實,從跑向避難所到支持家人在前線服役的朋友。他的倡議也使他直接成為敵意的目標。在一篇關於以色列兒童的文章報導了他之後,卡拉索成為網路上一波反猶太主義辱罵的目標。社群媒體上出現數百條評論,許多是針對他個人,包括使用大屠殺意象,告訴這位11歲的孩子「像他祖父一樣滾回奧斯威辛」,而其他人則重複反猶太主義的陳腔濫調並使用非人化的意象。全球反猶太主義正在抬頭,對兒童來說越來越明顯。卡拉索表示他不會就此沉默。「我的職責是繼續在各處傳播真相,」他說。在錯誤資訊快速傳播的環境中,卡拉索認真對待自己的責任。「在當今世界,網路上有太多誤導性資訊,」他說。「僅僅因為你看到一張照片或一則貼文,並不代表它是真的。我們所有人,無論孩子還是成人,都有責任在分享任何內容前核查事實。」近幾個月,卡拉索前往澳洲,與猶太兒童會面,以更好地了解反猶太主義如何影響他們的生活。其中包括薩默·布里特凡,她是在邦迪海灘光明節大屠殺中遇害的10歲女孩瑪蒂爾達·布里特凡的姐姐。「我與薩默見了面,她非常坦誠地談論她的妹妹,她有多想念她,以及她有多堅強,」卡拉索說。他表示,這些對話是更廣泛努力的一部分,旨在給予兒童發聲的機會和療癒的途徑,專家認為這點很重要。對卡拉索而言,社群媒體上最重要的空白之一就是兒童聲音的缺失。「孩子們的這一面沒有被談論,」他說。「有些孩子的父母被謀殺或受傷。他們的生活再也不一樣了。」他表示,他的訊息始終聚焦於力量、勇氣和發言的責任。「做你自己。保持真實,」卡拉索說。「當你進行倡議時,要相信自己。我從八歲就開始了。我相信其他人可以做得更好。」他的努力並非無人注意。卡拉索獲得了Jewish Agency for Israel頒發的韌性獎,並在以色列獨立日典禮上被選為該國最年輕的火炬手。他給同齡孩子的建議是:「如果你相信某事,就大聲說出來,不要害怕。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈,覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者,以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
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Datavault AI Further Expands IP Portfolio with New Patent Issuance and Notices of Allowance ACN Newswire

Datavault AI Further Expands IP Portfolio with New Patent Issuance and Notices of Allowance

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Apr 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. ("Datavault AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DVLT), a leader in AI-driven data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real-world asset ("RWA") tokenization technologies, today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,596,819 and Notices of Allowance on two additional U.S. patent applications. This milestone builds directly on the Company's December 2025 issuance of two foundational patents for blockchain-driven content licensing and tokenized monetization - further expanding its robust intellectual property portfolio headlined by the industry-defining Carbon Credit Tokenization Patent.Key Highlights for InvestorsOne newly issued patent and two Notices of Allowance extend protection across three high-value platforms: AI-validated data valuation & monetization, tokenized virtual location funding, and automated tax return preparation for digital assets and DeFi-directly addressing 1099-DA compliance challenges.Reinforces the Company's Sumerian® Crypto Anchors, DataValue®, DataScore®, and Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) technologies with quantum-resistant encryption and blockchain immutability, underpinning a growing pipeline of tokenization contracts and licensing deals.Arrives as the first full IRS Form 1099-DA filing season closes amid reported operational hurdles-including late deliveries by Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini-demonstrating clear demand for Datavault AI's automated, tokenized tax solutions.Enabled use cases include tokenized commodities (copper, gold, precious metals), agricultural/genomic/healthcare data assets, NIL digital twins, funded virtual biotech marketplaces, and intelligent tax automation-integrating natively with the Company's edge GPU fleet and HPC infrastructure.Directly supports Datavault AI's 2026 revenue target of at least $200 million, accelerates commercialization across fintech, healthcare, biotech, energy, agriculture, sports & entertainment, and Web3, and opens new licensing and partnership opportunities.Scope of the Latest ProtectionsU.S. Patent No. 12,596,819 - "Method and System for Data Valuation and Secure Commercial Monetization Platform" (issued): Covers an end-to-end permissioned platform spanning opt-in data contribution, AI-driven automated valuation, blockchain-tokenized storage in the Datavault®, and trading on open exchanges with flexible compensation pathways (sales, licenses, rewards, charitable contributions).U.S. Patent Application No. 17/842,220 - "System and Method for Funding a Virtual Location" (Notice of Allowance): Protects the funding, authentication, and tokenized operation of organization-specific virtual locations, including multi-currency donations, integrated event and asset tokenization, portfolio-aligned advertising, and compensation mechanisms for data contributors.U.S. Patent Application No. 17/507,459 - "Platform and Method for Preparing a Tax Return" (Notice of Allowance): Covers automated tax return preparation for clients and employees, with specialized tokenized return handling for digital asset and DeFi activity, back-end form processing, and dynamic adjustment to evolving tax codes-precisely targeting the reconciliation burdens and visibility gaps plaguing the inaugural 1099-DA season.Market Context & TailwindsThe filings position Datavault AI at the convergence of three rapidly expanding markets. Tokenized real-world assets have already surpassed $30 billion in on-chain value (RWA.xyz 2025 data), with Boston Consulting Group and ADDX projecting the global market to exceed $16 trillion by 2030. The global data monetization market is forecast to grow from $7.53 billion in 2024 to $18.8 billion by 2033 (10.7% CAGR, SkyQuest Technology). The new tax-preparation patent arrives precisely as U.S. taxpayers navigate the first full season under the IRS Form 1099-DA digital asset broker reporting regime-where gross proceeds reporting began January 1, 2025, and basis reporting for certain transactions took effect January 1, 2026-amid well-documented industry friction around late broker filings and cross-wallet/chain/DeFi reconciliation.Investor Implications & Strategic OutlookCollectively, the issued patents and allowed applications extend IP coverage around innovations that transform raw data into tokenized, tradable assets and enable transparent funding, monetization, and automated tax handling of virtual environments and digital asset portfolios. These technologies are expected to integrate seamlessly with Datavault AI's anticipated edge GPU fleet and high-performance computing infrastructure, accelerating AI valuation processing and tokenization contract execution."Securing this issued patent and receiving Notices of Allowance on two additional applications validates our leadership in turning intangible data into verifiable, monetizable capital, and in enabling organizations to fund and operate virtual worlds with full transparency and user compensation," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Datavault AI. "These filings deepen our competitive moat and accelerate our path to capturing meaningful share in the data asset, real-world asset, and digital asset tax-preparation markets-directly fueling our $200 million 2026 revenue target and expanding pipeline of tokenization contracts."For additional insight into Datavault AI's growth strategy, commercialization roadmap, and long-term vision for unlocking value from data and intellectual property through tokenization and licensing, investors are encouraged to view the recent Nasdaq interview with CEO Nathaniel Bradley, hosted by Tech Edge and now available at https://vimeo.com/1176174810About Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™ (NASDAQ:DVLT) is a pioneer in AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions across its Acoustic Sciences and Data Sciences divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Sciences division features WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless, high-definition sound transmission. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to enable experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries, including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy, and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) is a token exchange technology powered by Nasdaq Financial Infrastructure. The Company owns and operates exchanges, including International Elements Exchange (IEE), Sports Illustrated Exchange (SIx), New York Interactive Advertising Exchange (NYIAX), and American Political Exchange (APE). The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at https://www.dvlt.ai.Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding the Company's future operations, financial position, prospects, plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) the ultimate issuance, scope, validity, and enforceability of U.S. Patent Application No. 17/842,220, U.S. Patent Application No. 17/507,459, and any related foreign or continuation applications; (ii) the commercial value, market adoption, and revenue contribution of the Company's patented and patent-pending technologies, including DataValue®, DataScore®, the Information Data Exchange® (IDE®), Sumerian® Crypto Anchors, and the Datavault® platform; (iii) the Company's ability to achieve its 2026 revenue target of at least $200 million; (iv) the Company's pipeline of tokenization contracts, licensing arrangements, and strategic partnerships; (v) the size, growth, and timing of the markets for tokenized real-world assets, data monetization, and digital-asset tax preparation; (vi) the integration and performance of the Company's anticipated edge GPU fleet and high-performance computing infrastructure; and (vii) the demand for automated tax-preparation solutions arising from IRS Form 1099-DA reporting requirements.These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include, among others: the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issuing claims narrower than those allowed or rejecting allowed claims on reexamination; delays or failures in commercializing the Company's patented and patent-pending technologies; the Company's ability to attract and retain customers, licensees, and exchange partners; competition from existing and emerging technologies; cybersecurity, blockchain protocol, and quantum-computing risks; changes in U.S. federal and state tax law affecting digital-asset reporting, including modifications to the Form 1099-DA regime; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, securities, data privacy, and tokenized real-world assets; the Company's ability to raise additional capital on acceptable terms; macroeconomic and capital-markets conditions; and the other risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances, or otherwise. Investors and security holders are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. The Company gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations. This release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. Any forward-looking statements regarding potential acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, licensing transactions, or similar arrangements are subject to the negotiation, execution, and consummation of definitive agreements and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, and no assurance can be given that any such transaction will be completed on the terms contemplated, on the timing anticipated, or at all.Industry and Market Data: This press release contains industry, market, and competitive position data, including statistics, forecasts, and projections, that are based on or derived from independent industry publications, third-party research, surveys, and reports, including data attributed to RWA.xyz, Boston Consulting Group, ADDX, SkyQuest Technology, and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. The Company has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of any such third-party information and makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to its reliability. Industry publications and forecasts of this nature are inherently subject to assumptions, methodological limitations, and uncertainties, and projections, estimates, and beliefs based on such data may not prove to be accurate. Actual market size, growth rates, and the Company's position within these markets may differ materially from the figures presented herein.Trademarks, Trade Names, Service Marks and Copyrights: Datavault AI™, DataValue®, DataScore®, Information Data Exchange®, IDE®, Datavault®, WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® are trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of Datavault AI Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. This press release also refers to trademarks, service marks, trade names, and copyrights owned by other companies, including those of Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, and Nasdaq. Solely for convenience, certain of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, and copyrights referred to in this press release may be listed without the ™, ®, ©, or SM symbols, but the Company will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to its own trademarks, service marks, trade names, and copyrights. The use or display of other parties' trademarks, service marks, trade names, or copyrights is not intended to and does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship by, the Company of any such third party.Media Contact:marketing@dvlt.aiInvestor Contact:Edward BargerVP Investor Relationsebarger@dvlt.ai | ir@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Datavault AI 憑藉新獲頒專利及准予通知進一步擴充智慧財產權組合 ACN Newswire

Datavault AI 憑藉新獲頒專利及准予通知進一步擴充智慧財產權組合

賓夕法尼亞州費城, 2026年4月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc.(「Datavault AI」或「本公司」) (納斯達克代碼:DVLT),作為人工智慧驅動的數據變現、憑證認證、數位互動及實物資產(「RWA」)代幣化技術的領導者,今日宣布獲得美國專利第12,596,819號,並收到另外兩項美國專利申請的准予通知。此里程碑直接延續了本公司於2025年12月獲頒兩項關於區塊鏈驅動內容授權及代幣化變現的基礎專利,進一步擴展了其強大的智慧財產權組合,其中以定義業界標準的碳信用額度代幣化專利為首。投資者重點摘要一項新頒發的專利及兩份准予通知,將保護範圍延伸至三大高價值平台:AI驗證的數據估值與變現、代幣化虛擬地點融資,以及數位資產與去中心化金融(DeFi)的自動化報稅準備——直接解決1099-DA合規挑戰。透過量子抗性加密與區塊鏈不可篡改性,強化了公司的 Sumerian® 加密錨點、DataValue®、DataScore® 及 Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) 技術,為日益增長的代幣化合約與授權交易管道奠定基礎。此舉正值首個完整的 IRS 1099-DA 報稅季結束之際,期間據報出現諸多營運障礙——包括 Coinbase、Kraken 及 Gemini 的資料遲交問題——這充分顯示市場對 Datavault AI 自動化、代幣化稅務解決方案的明確需求。已實現的應用場景包括代幣化大宗商品(銅、黃金、貴金屬)、農業/基因組/醫療保健數據資產、NIL 數位孿生、資金支持的虛擬生物科技市場,以及智慧稅務自動化——這些功能皆能原生整合至該公司的邊緣 GPU 機隊與 HPC 基礎設施。此技術直接支持 Datavault AI 2026 年至少 2 億美元的營收目標,加速金融科技、醫療保健、生物科技、能源、農業、體育娛樂及 Web3 領域的商業化進程,並開拓新的授權與合作機會。最新專利保護範圍美國專利第 12,596,819 號 - 「數據估值與安全商業化變現平台的方法與系統」(已核准):涵蓋端到端的許可制平台,包含自願參與的數據貢獻、AI驅動的自動化估值、在Datavault®中的區塊鏈代幣化儲存,以及透過開放式交易所進行交易並具備靈活的補償途徑(銷售、授權、獎勵、慈善捐贈)。美國專利申請號 17/842,220 - 「虛擬地點資金籌措系統與方法」(准予通知):保護特定組織虛擬地點的資金籌措、驗證及代幣化運作,包括多幣種捐款、整合式活動與資產代幣化、與投資組合對應的廣告,以及針對資料貢獻者的補償機制。美國專利申請號 17/507,459 - 「報稅表製作平台與方法」(准予通知):涵蓋針對客戶與員工的自動化報稅表製作,包含針對數位資產及 DeFi 活動的專用代幣化報稅處理、後端表單處理,以及對不斷演變稅法條文的動態調整——精準解決困擾首個 1099-DA 報稅季的對帳負擔與透明度缺口。市場背景與利多因素這些專利申請使 Datavault AI 處於三個快速擴張市場的交匯點。代幣化實體資產的鏈上價值已突破 300 億美元(RWA.xyz 2025 年數據),波士頓諮詢集團(BCG)與 ADDX 預測全球市場規模將於 2030 年前超過 16 兆美元。全球數據貨幣化市場預計將從 2024 年的 75.3 億美元成長至 2033 年的 188 億美元(年複合成長率 10.7%,SkyQuest Technology)。這項新的報稅專利問世之際,正值美國納稅人面臨國稅局(IRS)1099-DA表數位資產經紀商申報制度實施後的首個完整報稅季——其中總收入申報自2025年1月1日開始,特定交易的成本基礎申報則於2026年1月1日生效——而業界針對經紀商遲報以及跨錢包/鏈/DeFi對帳等問題的摩擦,早已廣為人知。對投資者的影響與戰略展望總體而言,已獲頒的專利及獲准的申請案,擴大了智慧財產權的涵蓋範圍,涵蓋將原始資料轉化為代幣化、可交易資產的創新技術,並能實現虛擬環境與數位資產組合的透明化資金籌措、變現及自動化稅務處理。預期這些技術將與 Datavault AI 計劃中的邊緣 GPU 機群及高效能運算基礎設施無縫整合,從而加速 AI 估值處理與代幣化合約的執行。「取得這項已核發專利,並收到另外兩項申請的准予通知,證實了我們在將無形數據轉化為可驗證、可變現資本方面的領導地位,以及在協助組織以完全透明且包含用戶補償的方式為虛擬世界提供資金與營運方面的優勢,」Datavault AI 創辦人暨執行長納撒尼爾·T·布拉德利(Nathaniel T. Bradley)表示。「這些專利申請深化了我們的競爭護城河,並加速了我們在數據資產、實體資產及數位資產稅務申報市場中搶佔重要市佔率的進程——這將直接推動我們達成 2026 年 2 億美元的營收目標,並擴展代幣化合約的業務管道。」若欲進一步了解 Datavault AI 的成長策略、商業化路線圖,以及透過代幣化與授權釋放數據及智慧財產權價值的長期願景,建議投資人觀看近期由 Tech Edge 主持、納斯達克(Nasdaq)對執行長納撒尼爾·布拉德利(Nathaniel Bradley)的專訪,該影片現已上線:https://vimeo.com/1176174810 關於 Datavault AI Inc.Datavault AI™(納斯達克代碼:DVLT)是 Web 3.0 環境中以人工智慧驅動的數據體驗、資產估值及變現領域的先驅。該公司基於雲端的平台透過其聲學科學與數據科學兩個部門,提供全面的解決方案。Datavault AI 的聲學科學部門擁有 WiSA®、ADIO® 及 Sumerian® 等專利技術,專注於空間與多聲道無線高解析度聲音傳輸。數據科學部門則運用 Web 3.0 及高效能運算技術,為體育娛樂、生物科技、教育、金融科技、房地產、醫療保健、能源等各產業提供體驗式數據感知、估值及安全變現服務。Information Data Exchange® (IDE®) 是一項由納斯達克金融基礎設施(Nasdaq Financial Infrastructure)驅動的代幣交易技術。本公司擁有並營運多項交易所,包括國際元素交易所(IEE)、運動畫刊交易所(SIx)、紐約互動廣告交易所(NYIAX)及美國政治交易所(APE)。本公司總部位於賓夕法尼亞州費城。更多資訊請瀏覽 https://www.dvlt.ai 。前瞻性陳述:本新聞稿包含《1933年證券法》(經修訂)第27A條、《1934年證券交易法》(經修訂)第21E條,以及《1995年私人證券訴訟改革法》所定義之「前瞻性陳述」。本新聞稿中除歷史事實陳述以外的所有陳述,包括關於本公司未來營運、財務狀況、前景、計畫、目標、預期及意圖之陳述,均屬前瞻性陳述。諸如「預期」、「相信」、 「可能」、「估計」、「預期」、「意圖」、「或」、「計劃」、「潛在」、「預測」、「預估」、「應」、「目標」、「將」、「會」等詞彙及類似表述,旨在識別前瞻性陳述,儘管並非所有前瞻性陳述均包含此類識別詞彙。本新聞稿中的前瞻性陳述包括但不限於以下內容:(i) 美國專利申請號 17/842,220、美國專利申請號 17/507,459 及任何相關外國或延續申請的最終核發、範圍、有效性及可執行性; (ii) 本公司已獲專利及專利申請中技術的商業價值、市場採用情況及營收貢獻,包括 DataValue®、DataScore®、Information Data Exchange® (IDE®)、Sumerian® Crypto Anchors 以及 Datavault® 平台; (iii) 本公司能否達成 2026 年至少 2 億美元的營收目標;(iv) 本公司代幣化合約、授權協議及戰略合作夥伴關係的進展; (v) 實體資產代幣化、數據變現及數位資產稅務申報市場的規模、成長與時機;(vi) 本公司預期部署的邊緣 GPU 機隊與高效能運算基礎設施之整合與表現;以及 (vii) 因應美國國稅局 1099-DA 表格申報要求所衍生的自動化稅務申報解決方案需求。這些前瞻性陳述係基於管理層當前的預期與假設,並受重大風險、不確定性及其他因素影響,可能導致實際結果與所表達或暗示者存在重大差異。此類風險包括但不限於:美國專利商標局在重新審查時頒發的專利範圍較原核准範圍更窄,或駁回已核准的專利主張;本公司專利及專利申請中技術的商業化進程延遲或失敗;本公司吸引及留住客戶、被授權人及交易所合作夥伴的能力;來自現有及新興技術的競爭; 網路安全、區塊鏈協議及量子運算風險;影響數位資產申報的美國聯邦及州稅法變更,包括對 1099-DA 表格制度的修改;影響數位資產、證券、資料隱私及代幣化實體資產的監管發展; 本公司能否以可接受的條款籌集額外資金;宏觀經濟及資本市場狀況;以及本公司截至 2025 年 12 月 31 日止財政年度之 10-K 表年度報告、後續 10-Q 表季度報告、 以及向美國證券交易委員會(「SEC」)提交的其他文件中討論之「風險因素」章節所載之其他風險因素,該等文件的副本可於 SEC 網站 www.sec.gov 免費取得。除適用法律要求外,本公司無義務且明確聲明不承擔任何責任,無論基於新資訊、未來事件、情況變更或其他原因,均不對任何前瞻性陳述進行更新或修訂。投資者及證券持有人應注意,切勿過度依賴此等前瞻性陳述,該等陳述僅反映本新聞稿發布當日的狀況。本公司不保證將實現其預期目標。本新聞稿不構成出售任何證券之要約,亦不構成購買任何證券之要約邀請。任何關於潛在收購、處分、合資企業、戰略聯盟、授權交易或類似安排之前瞻性陳述,均須待最終協議之協商、簽署及完成,並須滿足慣常之交割條件;且無法保證任何此類交易將按預期條款、預期時間完成,或能否完成。產業與市場數據:本新聞稿包含產業、市場及競爭地位數據,包括統計數據、預測及推算,該等數據係基於或源自獨立產業出版物、第三方研究、調查及報告,其中包含歸因於 RWA.xyz、波士頓諮詢集團(Boston Consulting Group)、ADDX、SkyQuest Technology 及美國國稅局(U.S. Internal Revenue Service)之數據。本公司並未獨立核實任何此類第三方資訊的準確性或完整性,且不就其可靠性作出任何明示或暗示的陳述或保證。此類行業出版物及預測本質上受制於假設、方法論限制及不確定性,基於該等數據所作的推算、估計及判斷可能無法被證實為準確。實際市場規模、增長率以及本公司在這些市場中的地位,可能與本文所述數據存在重大差異。商標、商號、服務標誌及著作權:Datavault AI™、DataValue®、DataScore®、Information Data Exchange®、IDE®、Datavault®、WiSA®、ADIO® 及 Sumerian® 均為 Datavault AI Inc. 於美國及/或其他司法管轄區的商標、服務標誌或註冊商標。本新聞稿亦提及其他公司所擁有的商標、服務標誌、商號及著作權,包括 Coinbase、Kraken、Gemini 及 Nasdaq 所擁有的相關標識。僅為方便起見,本新聞稿中提及的某些商標、服務標誌、商號及著作權可能未標示 ™、®、© 或 SM 符號,但本公司將在適用法律允許的最大範圍內,主張其對自身商標、服務標誌、商號及著作權的權利。使用或展示其他方的商標、服務標誌、商號或著作權,並非意在亦不暗示本公司與任何該等第三方存在關係,或獲得其背書或贊助。媒體聯絡人:marketing@dvlt.ai 投資人聯絡:Edward Barger投資人關係副總裁ebarger@dvlt.ai | ir@dvlt.ai 消息來源:Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. 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Sky Bet legal battle to proceed after successful appeal iGame

Sky Bet legal battle to proceed after successful appeal

(AsiaGameHub) - The High Court case between Sky Betting and Gaming (SBG) and a self-proclaimed problem gambler, who alleges receiving marketing materials without consent, has taken a new turn. The operator has secured an appeal following a January 2025 High Court ruling by Justice Collins Rice. The ruling determined that consent for the collection of personal data from the problem gambler had not been obtained. SBG is being represented by the law firm Wiggin. The High Court established a new three-part test for obtaining valid consent under UK GDPR and PECR. The court indicated that consent would be considered valid if either of two conditions could be evidenced: the individual subjectively intended to give their consent, or their decision regarding consent was autonomous. Based on the operator’s cookie placement and data collection practices, direct marketing communications were sent to RTM. RTM subsequently gambled and lost £45,000 on SBG’s platform between 2007 and 2019, as disclosed last year. SBG appealed the decision on five grounds, including: The ruling addressed a point not raised by the claimant, specifically that the claimant had not argued their consent was invalid due to their gambling disorder, thus preventing SBG from presenting a defence. The legal approach to what constitutes valid consent was incorrect, as UK GDPR outlines the proper test as specific, informed, unambiguous, and freely given. The conclusion that SBG had not obtained consent was erroneous. A Flutter UK&I spokesperson stated: “We are pleased that the Court of Appeal has ruled in our favour. This is a very important decision not only for Sky Bet but the wider industry. “We take pride in our leading position on customer safety and remain absolutely committed to player protection.” The Information Commissioner’s Office intervened and provided assistance to the court regarding the matter of data collection consent. With the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of SBG, the case will now be sent back to the High Court for further proceedings. Wiggin noted that the Court of Appeal rejected the notion that the ‘test for consent contains any subjective element’, asserting that it is entirely objective and measured against UK GDPR criteria. The law firm further added that the court concluded that what a controller ‘knows or ought reasonably to know about a data subject is not relevant when considering whether consent was freely given’, meaning the test for valid consent is ‘an objective one without any qualification’. Wiggin stated: “The judgment provides certainty for controllers when obtaining consent. Controllers should assess the information they provide to data subjects about processing on the basis of consent and their mechanisms when obtaining consent. “If these, objectively, result in data subjects’ consent being specific, informed, unambiguous and freely given, then controllers can have greater confidence that their processing complies with the UK GDPR and PECR.” Want to hear more stories like this? Check out the new SBC Media YouTube Channel, the new home of all things multimedia at SBC, where our team deep-dives into the biggest stories from across the sports betting, iGaming, affiliate and payments industries. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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中國燃氣攜手中信建設、中信銀行簽署戰略合作協議 ACN Newswire

中國燃氣攜手中信建設、中信銀行簽署戰略合作協議

香港, 2026年4月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 國內具有領先地位的城市燃氣營運商中國燃氣控股有限公司(「中國燃氣」或「集團」;股票編號:384)宣佈與中信建設有限責任公司(「中信建設」)及中信銀行股份有限公司(「中信銀行」)簽署戰略合作協議,三方將基於「資源共享、優勢互補、利益共用、互利共贏」的原則,構建「產、建、融」三位一體的生態式協同模式,進一步支持中國燃氣儲能及生物質能源等新業務發展,共同深耕全球能源基礎設施及綠色低碳產業。中國燃氣、中信建設及中信銀行正式簽署三方戰略合作協議此次合作是各方積極響應國家「十五五」規劃、深度參與「一帶一路」建設的重要舉措。根據協議,三方將建立全面戰略合作夥伴關係,在海外能源基礎設施建設、第三方項目聯合開發、產業園區業務、綠色金融及各類融資合作等領域展開深度合作,確立了「生態式協同」的閉環合作模式:即由中國燃氣作為商業模式主導方,負責項目策劃、技術方案與運營;中信建設作為工程建設實施方,發揮屬地資源調配與施工管理優勢;中信銀行作為金融服務提供方,解決投融資需求。三方將聚焦於多項核心領域展開深度合作,共同應對全球氣候變化及能源安全挑戰,包括:1)三方將重點聚焦欧洲、東南亞、中亞及北亞等潛力地區,共同推動能源基礎設施的開發與建設;2)圍繞中國燃氣於海內外主導開發的產業園區及新型城鎮化項目,三方將實現資源融合;3)三方將共同努力落實「綠色發展」戰略,並在投融資領域開展深度聯動。為把握全球能源轉型與國家「雙碳」目標機遇,集團正加快發展以儲能為核心的新能源業務及生物質能源業務兩大新增長極。在儲能領域,集團搶抓電力市場改革與新型電力系統建設的戰略機遇,持續深耕市場、優化佈局,呈現出「核心區域集中發力、海外市場重點突破」的態勢。另一方面,集團積極佈局生物質業務,實現多點開花,此前已與奇瑞汽车旗下得壹能源及億緯鋰能等多家龍頭企業及地方政府達成合作,共同推進零碳園區建設與產業清潔化升級。此次三方合作,將進一步助力集團開拓海内外市場,聚焦「儲能+生物質能」兩大新增長極,推動集團健康、可持續發展。集團主席兼總裁劉明輝先生表示:「中國燃氣經過二十餘年的發展,已構建起以天然氣為核心,融合LNG、LPG、生物質能源及新能源技術應用的全業態發展格局。當前,集團正加速全球化戰略,在歐洲、東南亞、中亞及北亞等地區已形成清晰的業務佈局。此次與中信建設、中信銀行達成三方協議,標誌著我們從單純的業務出海升級為『產業主導、工程賦能、金融助力』的集群式出海。通過與合作方金融與實業雙引擎的深度協同,我們將以更強的抗風險能力和全產業鏈優勢,為全球能源的可持續發展貢獻中國燃氣解決方案。」有關中國燃氣控股有限公司中國燃氣控股有限公司(「中國燃氣」,股票代號:384)是一家領先的燃氣運營服務商,主要於中國從事投資、建設、經營城市燃氣管道基礎設施,向居民及工商業用戶輸送天然氣和液化石油氣,建設和經營車船用天然氣加氣站。目前中國燃氣在全國已擁有662個城鎮的管道燃氣專營權項目、32個天然氣長輸管道項目、485座壓縮/液化天然氣汽車與船用加氣站,並擁有120個液化石油氣分銷項目。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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China Gas Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank JCN Newswire

China Gas Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank

HONG KONG, Apr 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the “Group”; stock code: 384), a leading city gas operator in China, announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. (“CITIC Construction”) and China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (“China CITIC Bank”). Based on the principles of “resource sharing, complementary strengths, shared benefits and mutual success”, the three parties will establish an integrated “industry-construction-finance” ecosystem-based collaborative model. This partnership aims to further support the development of China Gas’ new businesses, including energy storage and biomass energy, and jointly deepening engagement in global energy infrastructure and green low-carbon industries.China Gas, CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank officially sign a tripartite strategic cooperation agreementThis collaboration represents an important step by all parties in actively responding to China’s “15th Five-Year Plan” and deepply participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. According to the agreement, the three parties will establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and conduct in-depth cooperation across various areas, including overseas energy infrastructure construction, joint development of third-party projects, industrial park businesses, green finance and various financing collaborations. They have adopted a closed-loop, ecosystem-based collaborative model: China Gas serves as the business model leader, responsible for project planning, technical solutions, and operations; CITIC Construction acts as the engineering and construction executor, leveraging its strengths in local resource coordination and construction management; China CITIC Bank, as the financial services provider, will meetinvestment and financing needs.To address global climate change and energy security challenges, the three parties will focus on the core areas, including: i) Prioritizing high-potential regions including Europe, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and North Asia to jointly promote the development and construction of energy infrastructure, ii) Integrating their resources around the industrial parks and new urbanization projects led and developed by China Gas at home and abroad, iii) Working together to implement the “green development” strategy and engage in in-depth collaboration in the areas of investment and financing.To capitalize on the opportunities presented by the global energy transition and the national “dualcarbon” goals, the Group is accelerating the development of two new growth drivers: its new energy business centered on energy storage and its biomass energy business. In the energy storage sector, the Group is seizing the strategic opportunities created by power market reforms and the development of a new power system, while continuing to deepen its market presence and optimize its layout, with a focus on “concentrating efforts in core regions and achieving key breakthroughs in overseas markets”. Meanwhile, the Group is actively expanding its biomass business and achieving growth across multiple fronts. It has previously entered cooperation agreements with several leading enterprises, including Deyi Energy (a subsidiary of Chery Automobile) and EVE Energy, as well as local governments, to jointly advance the construction of zero-carbon industrial parks and the clean upgrading of industries. This cooperation will further support the Group in expanding its domestic and overseas markets, focusing on the two new growth engines of “energy storage + biomass energy”, and promoting the Group’s healthy and sustainable development.Mr. LIU Ming Hui, Chairman and President of China Gas, said, “After more than two decades of development, China Gas has built a comprehensive business structure centered on natural gas, integrating LNG, LPG, biomass energy, and new energy technology. We are currently accelerating our globalization strategy and have formed a clear business footprint in regions such as Europe, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and North Asia. The signing of this tripartite agreement with CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank marks our shift from simple overseas expansion to a cluster-based international strategy driven by industry leadership, empowered by engineering expertise, and finance support. Through close collaboration with our partners in finance and industry, we will leverage our stronger risk resilience and our industry chain advantages to contribute China Gas solutions to the sustainable development of global energy.”About China Gas Holdings LimitedChina Gas Holdings Limited ("China Gas", stock code: 384. HK) is a leading gas service provider. Focusing on China, it principally specializes in the investment, construction and operations of city gas pipeline infrastructure, distribution of natural gas and LPG to residential, industrial and commercial users, as well as construction and operations of gas refilling stations for vehicles and vessels. Currently, China Gas owns a total of 662 city and township gas projects with concession rights, 32 long-distance pipeline transmission projects of natural gas, 485 CNG and LNG refilling stations for vehicles and vessels, as well as 120 LPG distribution projects. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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萬利集團收購綠燃控股有限公司多數股權 ACN Newswire

萬利集團收購綠燃控股有限公司多數股權

吉隆坡,2026年4月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 萬利集團(以下簡稱「萬利」或「集團」)之上市實體 CBL International Limited(以下簡稱「公司」或「CBL」)(美國納斯達克交易所代碼:BANL),亞太地區知名燃油供應服務商,今日宣佈收購英屬維爾京群島註冊公司綠燃控股有限公司(「綠燃」)50.5%的多數股權。CBL的全資子公司作為《股份出售及購買協定》(簡稱「SPA」)的直接簽約方,而CBL並非該協議的簽約方,因此CBL向賣方提供公司擔保,以確保其子公司履行SPA下的付款義務。綠燃在馬來西亞經營兩項互補業務:可持續航空燃料(SAF)和生物燃料的原料貿易,以及船舶生物燃料供應並提供傳統燃料油加注服務。其原料貿易部門持有需的國際認證資格,以進行SAF及生物燃料生產所需原材料的採購和交易,並擁有成熟的供應商與客戶網路。至於燃料油加注業務方面,綠燃持有當地政府發出的許可證,可於馬來西亞水域供應傳統船用燃料及生物燃料。此次戰略投資符合全球日益重視環境、社會和治理(ESG),以及海事、航空領域監管要求持續強化所帶來的趨勢。CBL的財務資源及船用燃料物流運營專長,預計將助力綠燃業務的擴張,使其能進一步擴大原料貿易規模,並探索向馬來西亞SAF相關生產企業供應原材料的業務。馬來西亞可持續燃料的基礎設施投資持續增加。該國已有新的商業規模SAF生產設施投入運營,並有更多專案正規劃中。這些發展進一步突顯該地區對原料的潛在需求。在燃料油加注業務方面,綠燃所持的供應資格使集團得以在馬來西亞主要港口(包括巴生港) 進一步發展傳統燃料和生物燃料的供應能力。巴生港是全球輸送量前十的港口之一。上述能力將依託CBL現有的燃料油加注服務,支持航運業邁向低碳船用燃料轉型。CBL集團主席兼行政總裁謝威廉博士評論道:「此次收購是在可持續能源供應鏈上採取穩健拓展的一步,並充分利用了我們在船用燃料服務方面的核心優勢。 我們期待與綠燃團隊合作,支持這些業務按照市場發展實現負責任增長。」此次交易預計將增強CBL在不斷演變的海洋與能源領域的長期定位,同時不會改變公司對現有加燃料服務業務的核心專注。關於萬利集團萬利集團成立於2015年,以 CBL International Limited(納斯達克:BANL)在納斯達克股票市場上市。我們致力於為客戶提供一站式燃油供應服務,被業內稱為燃油供應服務商。截至2026年4月17日,我們主要通過當地實體供應商為船舶提供燃油加注服務,遍佈澳大利亞、比利時、中國、香港、印度、日本、韓國、馬來西亞、模里裘斯、荷蘭、巴拿馬、菲律賓、新加坡、臺灣、泰國、土耳其和越南,共覆蓋超過70個港口。 集團積極推動可持續燃料的使用,並已取得ISCC EU 和ISCC Plus認證,以及EcoVadis銀牌。如欲瞭解更多信息,請到集團網站 https://www.banle-intl.com 瀏覽。前瞻性聲明本公告中的某些陳述並非歷史事實,而是前瞻性陳述。 前瞻性陳述一般使用"相信"、"可能"、"可以"、"將要"、"估計"、"繼續"、"預期"、"打算"、"期望"、"計劃"、"應該"、"將會"、"未來"、"展望"、"潛力"、"專案"等類似詞語來預測或表達未來事件或趨勢或不屬於歷史事項的陳述,但不使用這些詞語並不意味著陳述並非前瞻性。 這些前瞻性陳述包括但不限於對其他績效指標的估計和預測,以及對市場機會的預測。 這些資訊涉及已知和未知的風險和不確定性,並基於各種假設(無論本新聞稿中是否指明)以及BANL管理層的當前預期,而非對實際業績的預測。 這些前瞻性陳述僅供說明目的,不得被任何投資者作為且不得被依賴為對事實或可能性的擔保、保證、預測或確鑿陳述。 實際事件和情況難以或不可能預測,也會與假設不同。 許多實際事件和情況不在BANL的控制範圍內。 一些重要因素可能導致實際結果與任何前瞻性陳述存在實質性差異,包括國內外商業、燃料價格及關稅、市場、金融、政治和法律環境的變化。 公司沒有義務公開更新或修改任何前瞻性陳述來反映隨後發生的事件或情況或預期的變化,除非法律要求。 儘管公司認為該等前瞻性陳述中表達的預期合理,但不能向您保證此類預期最終正確無誤。 公司提醒投資者實際結果可能與預期結果存在重大差異,並鼓勵投資者細閱公司的註冊聲明和向SEC提交的其他檔所載可能影響其未來業績的其他因素。CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED(註冊於開曼群島的有限責任公司)如需更多信息,請聯繫:CBL International Limited電郵:investors@banle-intl.com Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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CBL International Limited Acquires Majority Stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited JCN Newswire

CBL International Limited Acquires Majority Stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (“CBL” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed marine fuel logistics and bunkering facilitator of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”) focused on the Asia-Pacific region, today announced the acquisition of a 50.5% majority stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited (“GMH”), a British Virgin Islands incorporated company. The transaction will be executed by CBL’s wholly-owned subsidiary, which has signed the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) as the buyer. To support the transaction, CBL will provide a corporate guarantee to the sellers, securing the payment obligations of its subsidiary.GMH operates two complementary businesses in Malaysia: feedstock trading for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biofuels, and ship biofuel supply together with traditional bunkering services. The feedstock trading arm holds the necessary licenses to source and trade raw materials used in SAF and biofuel production, supported by an established network of suppliers and customers. Its bunkering operations include a license to supply both conventional bunker fuel and biofuels within Malaysian waters.This strategic investment aligns with growing global emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations and evolving regulatory requirements in the maritime and aviation sectors. CBL’s financial resources and operational expertise in marine fuel logistics are expected to support GMH’s expansion, complementing it to scale its feedstock trading activities and explore opportunities to supply SAF-related producers in Malaysia.Malaysia is seeing increased investment in sustainable fuel infrastructure, with new commercial-scale SAF production facilities opening and planned in the country. These developments further underscore the potential for feedstock demand in the region.In the bunkering segment, GMH’s license positions the combined group to develop traditional and biofuel bunkering supply capabilities at key Malaysian ports, including Port Klang—one of the world’s top ten ports by throughput. This builds on CBL’s existing bunkering facilitation services and supports the industry’s transition toward lower-carbon marine fuels.Dr. Teck Lim Chia, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CBL, commented: “This acquisition represents a measured step to broaden our presence in the sustainable energy supply chain while leveraging our core strengths in marine fuel services. We look forward to working with the GMH team to support the responsible growth of these businesses in line with market developments.”The transaction is expected to enhance CBL’s long-term positioning in the evolving marine and energy sectors without altering the Company’s primary focus on its established bunkering facilitation activities.About the Banle GroupCBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL) is the listing vehicle of Banle Group, a reputable marine fuel logistic company based in the Asia Pacific region that was established in 2015. We are committed to providing customers with one-stop solution for vessel refueling, which is referred to as bunkering facilitator in the bunkering industry. We facilitate vessel refueling mainly through local physical suppliers in over 70 major ports covering Australia, Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Netherlands, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, as of 17 April, 2026. The Group actively promotes the use of sustainable fuels and is awarded with the ISCC EU and ISCC Plus certifications, as well as EcoVadis Silver Medal.For more information about our company, please visit our website at: https://www.banle-intl.com.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this announcement are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan,” “should,” “would,” “future,” “outlook,” “potential,” “project” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. They involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release and on current expectations of BANL’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of BANL. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in any forward-looking statements could include changes in domestic and foreign business, fuel prices and tariffs, market, financial, political and legal conditions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.CBL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED(Incorporated in Cayman Islands with limited liabilities)For more information, please contact:CBL International LimitedEmail: investors@banle-ntl.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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GMG Appoints New Chief Production Growth Officer and Provides Update on Global Production Plans ACN Newswire

GMG Appoints New Chief Production Growth Officer and Provides Update on Global Production Plans

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 22, 2026) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Stuart Watson — former global Head of Technical Development for Rio Tinto Ltd. (ASX: RIO), one of the largest mining and mineral production companies in the world, has joined GMG as Chief Production Growth Officer.Stuart has over 30 years of global leadership experience in metals and mining and oil and chemicals, including 20 years at Rio Tinto, across operations, sales and marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology development and innovation. Career highlights include:Leading and delivering multiple major transformation programs valued over US$5 Billion and merger and acquisition deals valued at US$1 Billion.Directing US$1 Billion in global technology and research & development spend to create breakthrough growth options and projectsBuilding high-performing global teams across Asia, Europe, and North AmericaStuart has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Henley Management College, UK; is a Chartered Engineer - Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), has a Masters of Engineering, Chemical Engineering (First Class Honours) — Imperial College, University of London and Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Génie Chimique (ENSIGC), Toulouse, France.Craig Nicol, CEO & Managing Director of the Company, commented "We welcome Stuart to the GMG team - he is a great addition to the Senior Executive Team for both executive leadership and delivery capability. I will enjoy working with Stuart to expand our production across our graphene and graphene products around the world."Jack Perkowski, Non-Executive Chairman and Director of the Company, commented: "On behalf of the board I welcome Stuart to the team and look forward to the progress around expanding our production capability into North America."Operations UpdateGMG is focused on delivering its Gen 2.0 Graphene Production Project (the "Gen 2.0 Project") by end of June 2026 — which is expected to produce at least 10 tonnes per annum of graphene at its headquarters in Richlands, Queensland, Australia.Once the Gen 2.0 Project is commissioned and operating. GMG plans to replicate and establish other production plants around the world to enable scaled production for potential sales, diversify and lower production risks, and in the end, reduce operating costs by locating the plant in countries with lower operating costs, including low cost natural gas — one of GMG's key production input costs.Currently, GMG is planning three potential expansion projects — two in North America (potentially one in US and one in Canada) in addition to an expansion production project in Australia. GMG proposes to mature these projects and expand production in line with sales for all of its products.The expansion program for GMG includes the following 5 production plants:Graphene Production (from natural gas)Coating Blend Plant (for the graphene coating THERMAL-XR®)Lubricant Blend Plant (for the graphene lubricant additive G® LUBRICANT)Graphene Slurry Plant (for the SUPA G Lithium-Ion Battery Additive)Battery Assembly Plant (for the Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery)Figure 1To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/293781_d1c07d1d84356a2d_001full.jpgAbout GMG:GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via in house production process. GMG uses its own proprietary production process to decompose natural gas (i.e. methane) into its natural elements, carbon (as graphene), hydrogen and some residual hydrocarbon gases. This process produces high quality, low cost, scalable, 'tuneable' and low/no contaminant graphene suitable for use in clean-technology and other applications.The Company's present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, and secure market applications. In the energy savings segment, GMG has initially focused on graphene enhanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning ("HVAC-R") coating (or energy-saving coating) which is now being marketed into other applications including electronic heat sinks, industrial process plants and data centres. Another product GMG has developed is the graphene lubricant additive focused on saving liquid fuels initially for diesel engines.In the energy storage segment, GMG and the University of Queensland are working collaboratively with financial support from the Australian Government to progress R&D and commercialization of graphene aluminium-ion batteries ("G+AI Batteries"). GMG has also developed a graphene additive slurry that is aimed at improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries.GMG's 4 critical business objectives are:Produce Graphene and improve/scale cell production processesBuild Revenue from Energy Savings ProductsDevelop Next-Generation BatteryDevelop Supply Chain, Partners & Project Execution CapabilityFor further information please contact:Craig Nicol, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the Company at craig.nicol@graphenemg.com, +61 415 445 223Leo Karabelas at Focus Communications Investor Relations, leo@fcir.ca, +1 647 689 6041Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends", "believes" "expects" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or will "potentially" or "likely" occur. This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, statements as to GMG's focus on, and the timing and production expectations of, the Gen 2 Project, intentions regarding the number, purpose and location of expansion projects, intentions to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, GMG's focus in the energy savings segment, GMG's intentions for the use of graphene lubricant additive on saving liquid fuels, expectations for R&D and commercialization of G+AI Batteries, GMG's ability to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries and GMG's critical business objectives.Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions of management, including the patent and potential market size of G® LUBRICANT. Additionally, forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of GMG to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation that GMG does not receive or receive on a timely basis the fully signed consent notice from the and the risk factors set out under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form dated November 4, 2025 available for review on the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/293781 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Will New Zealand be the next to encounter gambling lawsuit upheaval? iGame

Will New Zealand be the next to encounter gambling lawsuit upheaval?

(AsiaGameHub) - There was widespread speculation about the potential scope of fallout from last week’s Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling targeting Malta and Lottoland. The ramifications are starting to surface, as even across global regulatory regions, the ruling has paved the way for legal preparations to begin. A slew of gambling operators are facing coordinated legal challenges in New Zealand. Legal claims have been submitted against bet365, SkyCity Entertainment and Super Group, with challenges focused on retrospective gambling activities set to be heard at the Auckland High Court. Parallel to the cases overwhelming Malta’s court system, operators that provided offshore or unlicensed online gambling services will face scrutiny if they are found to have actively targeted New Zealand-based customers prior to regulatory overhauls. That said, while the CJEU ruling may have encouraged other global courts to pursue legal action, New Zealand has no established legal precedent for whether its judicial system can enforce penalties or rules on online gambling activities before a legislative resolution is finalized. Last week, gambling operators grew more anxious following a CJEU ruling that declared contracts between players located in Germany and operators unlicensed in Germany as effectively void. This marked a blow to Malta’s regulatory framework, as the ruling confirmed that players could seek repayment of their losses from operators lacking proper local licensing. It also could establish a binding precedent for both operators and players across the European Union. The New Zealand cases will bypass the red tape associated with Europe and its member states, as the operators’ fates will be determined through proceedings at the country’s Supreme Court. Bet365 intends to argue that the cases should be heard in the jurisdiction where it held its operating license, rather than the location where the players reside, as this was the legal framework it adhered to during its operations. Regulatory bodies across numerous jurisdictions will be closely watching the progression of New Zealand’s cases, as they serve as a non-EU testing ground for player repayment claims outside of EU legal frameworks. If claimants win their legal fight against gambling operators in New Zealand, the floodgates could fully open for player repayment cases worldwide. The fallout could have a major impact on how New Zealand finalizes the remaining phases of its online casino regulatory framework, as license applications are set to launch in July 2026. Per an agreement made by Parliament, New Zealand’s upcoming online casino regulatory system will be capped at 15 total licenses, while TAB NZ’s long-term partnership with Entain will create a monopoly on online sports betting. Legal reviews of past gambling activities could ultimately determine which operators are allowed to participate in New Zealand’s online casino framework. That said, there is still a chance that similar cases could spread more widely across Europe, especially in Finland, which has had a monopolized gambling market in the past. Speaking on LinkedIn, iGaming legal expert Antti Koivula warned that “Within the Finnish legal landscape, this ruling means that if an MGA-licensed operator provided gambling services in Finland in violation of the Lotteries Act, for example, customers who lost money to those operators could pursue repayment through Finnish courts.” He forecast that Bill 55 would likely be struck down by the CJEU, a ruling that would further escalate the wave of legal activity surrounding gambling cases. He added: “That said, under a widely accepted interpretation of Finnish law, an online gambling service is considered to be offered within Finland if the operator has illegally targeted Finnish consumers with gambling marketing and actively allowed participation in the service from within the country. Both actions are strictly prohibited. Labeling Finland as a country with extensive bureaucratic red tape, he emphasized that proving an operator illegally targeted Finnish marketing and enabled domestic participation would likely require nothing less than a prohibition order from the National Police Board. This significantly limits how applicable the Lottoland ruling is to Finland, as securing such a prohibition order demands significant time and effort, and only three foreign operators have successfully completed the process thus far.” It is difficult to predict the future of player repayment cases, but while the CJEU’s ruling against Lottoland opened the door for such claims, the upcoming New Zealand cases may be especially critical for global legal trends surrounding gambling, a development that could shape industry discussions for years to come. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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OMRON Healthcare and Tricog Health strengthen collaboration in India with Tricog CardioCheck (TCC) JCN Newswire

OMRON Healthcare and Tricog Health strengthen collaboration in India with Tricog CardioCheck (TCC)

KYOTO, Japan, Apr 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd., a global leader in clinically proven medical devices for home health monitoring and treatment, today announced the integration of its ECG-enabled upper arm blood pressure monitors with Tricog Health Pte. Ltd.’s clinically validated AI-powered cardiac triage service, Tricog CardioCheck (TCC). The service is scheduled for rollout at health centers across India from April 2026. Tricog CardioCheck (TCC) enables ECG data recorded using OMRON Healthcare’s Complete™ blood pressure monitors with integrated ECG monitoring to be transmitted to the cloud and analyzed by Tricog’s AI algorithms. Within approximately 10 seconds, the system provides a three-level risk assessment, supporting patient triage and timely clinical evaluation.Results are displayed via a dedicated smartphone application designed for healthcare professionals, allowing front-line care providers to review patient risk levels in real time and quickly determine the need for further examination, even where a cardiology specialist is not immediately available.Cardiovascular disease represents a growing public health challenge in India, with the number of patients projected to increase from approximately 110 million today to 230 million by 2050. At the same time, access to specialized care remains limited, with far fewer cardiology specialists per capita than Japan or the United States and limited access to facilities equipped for advanced cardiac testing.While early identification can be crucial to the effective management of cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure and heart attacks, helping to reduce the risk of serious complications including strokes, many cases go undetected until overt symptoms begin to develop.By integrating ECG measurement into routine blood pressure monitoring at clinics, Tricog CardioCheck (TCC) supports the identification of patients whose underlying conditions may otherwise go undiagnosed. Furthermore, the system enables cardiovascular screening to be incorporated into existing workflows without significantly increasing operational burden, facilitating earlier detection and more timely referral for further evaluation.Since its initial investment in Tricog in fiscal year 2023, OMRON Healthcare has continued to strengthen its partnership with the company in order to address key healthcare challenges in India. Through ongoing collaboration, both companies aim to expand access to innovative diagnostic solutions and contribute to improving cardiovascular health outcomes across the country.About OMRON HealthcareCommitted to advancing health and empowering people worldwide to live life to the fullest, OMRON Healthcare is a global leader in the field of clinically proven, innovative medical equipment for home health monitoring and treatment. Aiming to realize its vision, “Going for ZERO, Preventive Care for the Health of Society,” the company develops products for cardiovascular condition management, respiratory care, and pain therapy. Building on this, it has introduced a new digital health ecosystem that bridges patients and healthcare professionals, helping to reduce cerebro-cardiovascular events, the worsening of respiratory diseases, and limitations caused by chronic pain.With over 400 million units sold globally, OMRON provides the world's most recommended blood pressure monitors by healthcare professionals. Throughout its history, OMRON Healthcare has striven to improve lives and contribute to a better society by developing innovations that help people prevent, treat, and manage their medical conditions, providing products and services in over 130 countries.For more information, please visit: Website: https://healthcare.omron.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/omron-healthcare-co-ltd-/Media enquiriesThis press release is disseminated by Kyodo PR on behalf of OMRON Healthcare. For more information or for interview opportunities, please contact:OMRON Healthcare Press Desk: omronhealthcare-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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TMX Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada ACN Newswire

TMX Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada

Transaction will create a global powerhouse for mining finance and reduce complexity and costs for Canadian market participantsAcquisition will strengthen TMX's ability to serve clients across the capital markets ecosystem, expands global presence, accelerates growth strategyAnalyst webcast and conference call on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 8:00am EDT to discussToronto, Ontario--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 22, 2026) - TMX Group Limited (TSX: X) (TMX Group) announced today an agreement to acquire Middlebury Holdings Pty. Limited (Cboe Australia) and Cboe Canada Holdings, ULC (Cboe Canada) from Cboe Global Markets, Inc. for US$300 million ($409 million*) in total consideration, a transaction that will bolster TMX's ability to serve clients across the capital markets ecosystem, expand the company's global presence, and accelerate the company's growth strategy, while reducing cost and complexity for Canadian market participants."We are tremendously excited to announce the acquisition of Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada, a deal that represents a unique opportunity to strengthen our domestic marketplace for clients and the entire stakeholder ecosystem, while expanding the reach and impact of our presence in a region of the world we know well," said John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group. "We look forward to working with our industry partners to ensure a smooth transition, and to exploring innovative ways to serve the needs of issuers and investors across the Australian market, while continuing to seek out opportunities to accelerate our enterprise growth strategy."Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada offer equities trading venues, listing venues and market data solutions. Cboe Australia is an innovative securities exchange offering companies strategic tailored support for public market listings, including ETFs, as well as structured products and warrants, and providing a trading venue for brokers and investors with efficient and cost-effective access to local and global investment opportunities. Cboe Australia was also recently granted a license for corporate listings. Cboe Canada includes MATCHNow, NEO-L, NEO-N, and NEO-D, as well as ETF, CDR and corporate listings."The teams at Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada have delivered consistent performance and built resilient, high-quality markets," said Craig Donohue, Chief Executive Officer, Cboe Global Markets. "These businesses are well positioned for their next chapter, and we will work closely with TMX, our local regulators, and our clients to ensure a seamless transition."Transaction HighlightsTMX's acquisition of Cboe Australia will bring together the world's leading mining and energy transition financing ecosystems, unlocking potential to innovate for a growing global client base.TMX's acquisition of Cboe Canada enhances the quality of client experience across domestic equities marketplaces:Increasing efficiency of access to capital and liquidity for Canadian issuers, andReducing direct and indirect costs for participants, while improving execution quality and resiliency.Transaction expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share within the first 12 months of closing, excluding synergies.Revenue growth expected to be in-line with TMX's long-term financial objectivesCombined Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia businesses delivered revenue of approximately $87 million in 2025, and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25 million**.Further Transaction DetailsThe purchase of each business is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions in Australia and Canada. The two components of this acquisition, Cboe Australia and Cboe Canada, are expected to close separately, each after required approvals have been obtained.Canaccord Genuity and Macquarie Capital are acting as financial advisors to TMX Group. FGS Longview is acting as strategic communications advisor to TMX Group.*Based on USD/CAD exchange rate of 1.3644 at April 21, 2026. Actual amounts in Canadian dollars are subject to change.**Based on average AUD/CAD of 0.90 for 2025. Cboe Australia and Canada revenue and EBITDA are compilations of financial information provided to us for the Cboe entities as of December 31, 2025. The Cboe financial information is unaudited and prepared in accordance with IFRS (Cboe Canada) or Australian Accounting Standards (Cboe Australia) for public companies.Teleconference / Audio WebcastTMX Group will host a teleconference / audio webcast to discuss the transaction.Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, 2026Participants may access the conference call via the webcast link: https://www.gowebcasting.com/14669.The audio webcast of the conference call and investor presentation will also be available on TMX Group's website at www.tmx.com, under Investor Relations.Alternatively, participants may join the live call by dialing 1-833-752-4317 or 1-647-846-2266.An audio replay of the conference call will be available at 1-855-669-9658 or 1-412-317-0088, [access code 6830744].Caution Regarding Forward-Looking InformationThis press release of TMX Group Limited ("TMX Group", "us", "we", "our") contains "forward-looking information" (as defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation) that is based on expectations, assumptions, estimates, projections and other factors that management believes to be relevant as of the date of this press release. Often, but not always, such forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "plans", "expects", "projects", "is expected", "projected", "budget", "scheduled", "targeted", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or variations or the negatives of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved or not be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking information, by its nature, requires TMX Group to make assumptions and is subject to significant risks and uncertainties which may give rise to the possibility that our expectations or conclusions will not prove to be accurate and that our assumptions may not be correct. Examples of forward-looking information in this press release include, but are not limited to, the anticipated benefits of the transactions to TMX Group, Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia; the expected impact on TMX Group's earnings and Adjusted earnings per share; expectations regarding the revenue growth of Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia; the ability to integrate Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia into TMX Group and the potential synergies; the expected impact on TMX's long-term growth strategy and transformational objectives; the potential for geographic expansion; the ability for TMX Group to accelerate Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia's growth; the timing and receipt of regulatory approval; and closing of the transaction, each of which is subject to a number of significant risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to: competition from other exchanges or marketplaces, including alternative trading systems and new technologies, on a national and international basis; dependence on the economies of Canada, the United States and Australia; adverse effects on our results caused by global economic conditions (including geopolitical events, interest rate movements or threats of recession) or uncertainties including changes in business cycles that impact our sector; failure to retain and attract qualified personnel; geopolitical and other factors which could cause business interruption; dependence on information technology; vulnerability of our networks and third party service providers to security risks, including cyber attacks; failure to properly identify or implement our strategies; regulatory constraints; constraints imposed by our level of indebtedness, risks of litigation or other proceedings; dependence on adequate numbers of customers; failure to develop, market or gain acceptance of new products; failure to close and effectively integrate acquisitions, including the Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia acquisition, to achieve planned economics or divest underperforming businesses; currency risk; adverse effect of new business activities; adverse effects from business divestitures; not being able to meet cash requirements because of our holding company structure and restrictions on paying inter-corporate dividends; dependence on third party suppliers and service providers; dependence of trading operations on a small number of clients; risks associated with our clearing operations; challenges related to international expansion; restrictions on ownership of TMX Group common shares; inability to protect our intellectual property; adverse effect of a systemic market event on certain of our businesses; risks associated with the credit of customers; cost structures being largely fixed; the failure to realize cost reductions in the amount or the time frame anticipated; dependence on market activity that cannot be controlled; the regulatory constraints that apply to the business of TMX Group and its regulated subsidiaries, costs of on exchange clearing and depository services, trading volumes (which could be higher or lower than estimated) and the resulting impact on revenues; future levels of revenues being lower than expected or costs being higher than expected.Forward-looking information is based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, assumptions with respect to the impact of the cost of acquisition financing on adjusted earnings per share; assumptions in connection with the ability of TMX Group to successfully compete against global and regional marketplaces and other venues; business and economic conditions generally; exchange rates (including estimates of exchange rates from Canadian dollars to the U.S. dollar, British pound sterling, or Australian dollar), commodities prices, the level of trading and activity on markets, and particularly the level of trading in TMX Group's key products; business development and marketing and sales activity; the continued availability of financing on appropriate terms for future projects; changes to interest rates and the timing thereof; productivity at TMX Group, as well as that of TMX Group's competitors; market competition; research and development activities; the successful introduction and client acceptance of new products and services; successful introduction of various technology assets and capabilities; the impact on TMX Group and its customers of various regulations; TMX Group's ongoing relations with its employees; and the extent of any labour, equipment or other disruptions at any of its operations of any significance other than any planned maintenance or similar shutdowns.In addition to the assumptions outlined above, forward looking information related to long term revenue CAGR objectives, and long term adjusted earnings per share CAGR objectives are based on assumptions that include, but not limited to:TMX Group's success in achieving growth initiatives and business objectives;continued investment in growth businesses and in transformation initiatives including next generation technology and systems;no significant changes to our effective tax rate, and number of shares outstanding;organic and inorganic growth in recurring revenuemoderate levels of market volatility over the long term;level of listings, trading, and clearing consistent with historical activity;economic growth consistent with historical activity;no significant changes in regulations;continued disciplined expense management across our business;continued re-prioritization of investment towards enterprise solutions and new capabilities;free cash flow generation consistent with historical run rate; anda limited impact from inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain constraints on our plans to grow our business over the long term including on the ability of our listed issuers to raise capital.While we anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause TMX Group's views to change, TMX Group has no intention to update this forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities law. This forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing TMX Group's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. TMX Group has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those current expectations described in forward-looking information. However, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended and that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from current expectations. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect TMX Group. Important additional information identifying risks and uncertainties and other factors is contained in TMX Group's 2025 Annual Report under the headings entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information" and "Enterprise Risk Management" which may be accessed at tmx.com in the Investor Relations section under Regulatory Filings.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThis press release includes references to financial measures that are not defined by GAAP. Although such non-GAAP measures are calculated according to accepted industry practice, such measures disclosed in this press release may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. This data is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. While TMX Group believes these measures provide investors with greater transparency and supplemental data relating to the transaction, readers are cautioned that these non-GAAP measures are not alternatives to measures determined in accordance with GAAP and should not, on their own, be construed as indicators of TMX Group's or Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia's future performance or profitability. Readers should not rely on any single financial measure when evaluating TMX Group's business or that of Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia. We use non-GAAP measures and non-GAAP ratios that do not have standardized meanings prescribed by GAAP and are, therefore, unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Management uses these measures, and excludes certain items, because it believes doing so provides investors a more effective analysis of underlying operating and financial performance, including, in some cases, our ability to generate cash and our ability to repay debt. Management also uses these measures to more effectively measure performance over time, and excluding these items increases comparability across periods. The exclusion of certain items does not imply that they are non-recurring or not useful to investors.Adjusted earnings per share provided above is a non-GAAP ratio and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. TMX Group presents Adjusted EPS and excludes, among other things, acquisition, integration, and related items; amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions; strategic re-alignment expenses; dispute, litigation and related items; and other items as disclosed in TMX Group's 2025 Annual Report. For more information on Adjusted EPS, including definitions and explanations of how these measures provide useful information, refer to Non-GAAP Measures in TMX Group's 2025 Annual Report.Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, acquisition, integration, and related costs, one-time income (loss), and other significant items that are not reflective of the underlying business operations of Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia. Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia Adjusted EBITDA is a compilation of financial information provided to us for Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia entities as of December 31, 2025. The Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia financial information is unaudited and prepared in accordance with IFRS (Cboe Canada) or Australian Accounting Standards (Cboe Australia) for public companies. Adjusted EBITDA for Cboe Canada and Cboe Australia excludes certain items such as discontinued operations, transfer pricing, unrealized gains / losses, and one-time employee costs.About TMX Group (TSX: X) TMX Group operates global markets, and builds digital communities and analytic solutions that facilitate the funding, growth and success of businesses, traders and investors. TMX Group's key operations include Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, The Canadian Depository for Securities, Montréal Exchange, Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation, TSX Trust, TMX Trayport, TMX Datalinx, TMX VettaFi and TMX Newsfile, which provide listing markets, trading markets, clearing facilities, depository services, technology solutions, data products and other services to the global financial community. TMX Group is headquartered in Toronto and operates offices across North America (Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver and New York), as well as in key international markets including London, Singapore, and Vienna. For more information about TMX Group, visit www.tmx.com. Follow TMX Group on X: @TMXGroup.For more information please contact:Catherine KeeHead of Media RelationsTMX Group416-671-1704catherine.kee@tmx.comAmanda TangHead of Investor RelationsTMX Group416-895-5848amanda.tang@tmx.com To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/293729 Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Status of Caesars Entertainment and Tilman Fertitta Acquisition Negotiations iGame

Status of Caesars Entertainment and Tilman Fertitta Acquisition Negotiations

(AsiaGameHub) - Discussions between Caesars Entertainment and Tilman Fertitta surrounding a potentially high-value takeover deal are set to move forward following an extension to their exclusivity negotiation period. Bloomberg first reported the update, citing people familiar with the talks, noting that the negotiation window was pushed back after Fertitta’s father passed away on April 9. Reports surfaced last month that Fertitta, the owner of Golden Nugget Casino and Fertitta Entertainment, was seeking to acquire Caesars along with its portfolio of 52 casinos located across the US. Per sources close to the negotiations, Fertitta has been discussing a $32 per share offer to purchase Caesars. Funding for the deal would consist of $2 billion to $3 billion in equity, alongside $4 billion to $5 billion in new debt secured against the company’s assets. Fertitta would also take on more than $11 billion of Caesars’ existing debt. If his acquisition bid succeeds, Fertitta will add Caesars’ assets to his existing holdings, which include the Landry’s restaurant chain and his current Golden Nugget properties. Challenging times in Las Vegas Caesars has been impacted by a worrying trend across Las Vegas of falling visitor numbers, which has resulted in four straight quarters of net losses for the company. In February, the firm reported a net loss of $250 million for Q4 2025, a drop from the $11 million net income it recorded in 2024. Its Las Vegas revenue fell 3.4% year over year to $1 billion, down from $1.1 billion in Q4 2024. In addition to owning Golden Nugget Casinos, Fertitta also holds a 12.3% stake in Wynn Resorts, which highlights his goal to expand his footprint in the Las Vegas market. Caesars is scheduled to release its 2026 first-quarter earnings results later this month, and there is no question that executives including Tom Reeg, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will face tough questioning from investors about the potential sale. Per Bloomberg reports, Reeg may retain a role at the company if the takeover is finalized, along with members of the Carano family, some of whom currently hold seats on Caesars’ board or work in senior executive positions. Caesars’ shares finished trading at $27.64 when markets closed on Tuesday (April 21). This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Hengrui Pharma Reports Q1 2026 Results with Revenue and Net Profit Growth ACN Newswire

Hengrui Pharma Reports Q1 2026 Results with Revenue and Net Profit Growth

HONG KONG, Apr 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hengrui Pharma reported steady growth in the first quarter of 2026. In Q1 2026, the Company recorded revenue of RMB 8.14 billion, up 12.98% year-over-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 21.78% to RMB 2.28 billion. Innovative drugs remained the key growth driver, generating RMB 4.53 billion in revenue, up 25.75% year-over-year and accounting for 61.69% of total pharmaceutical sales.The Company continued to advance its innovation-driven strategy with sustained R&D investment and solid pipeline progress. R&D investments in Q1 2026 totaled RMB 2.22 billion, representing for approximately 27.32% of revenue.During the period, three innovative products and new indications were approved in China, which included an anti-PD-L1/TGF-βRII bi-functional fusion protein and an indication expansion for HER2-targeting ADC.In terms of pipeline advancement, the Company obtained 26 clinical trial approvals and had 8 new drug applications accepted in China across key therapeutic areas including oncology, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases.Business development has become a recurring and increasingly important growth driver, with RMB 787 million in out-licensing revenue recognized during the quarter, primarily from the collaboration with GSK. Since 2023, Hengrui Pharma has completed 12 overseas business development transactions, including out-licensing, NewCo structures, and strategic alliance models.A key milestone during the period was the successful Nasdaq listing of Kailera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KLRA), a NewCo company built around Hengrui Pharma’s GLP-1-based assets. This milestone reflects continued progress in executing the Company’s NewCo strategy, with Hengrui and Kailera working together to advance the global development of the GLP-1 portfolio.Looking ahead, Hengrui Pharma will remain committed to innovation and globalization, strengthening its pipeline and advancing the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to benefit patients worldwide. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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恒瑞醫藥2026年一季度業績穩健增長 創新成果持續落地 ACN Newswire

恒瑞醫藥2026年一季度業績穩健增長 創新成果持續落地

香港, 2026年4月22日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月22日晚,恒瑞醫藥發佈 2026年第一季度經營業績。2026年第一季度,公司實現營業收入81.41億元,同比增長12.98%;歸屬於於上市公司股東的淨利潤22.82億元,同比增長21.78%;歸屬於上市公司股東的扣除非經常性損益的淨利潤21.72億元,同比增長16.59%。2026年第一季度,公司創新藥銷售收入45.26億元,同比增長25.75%,佔藥品銷售收入的比重達61.69%。創新藥銷售收入中,抗腫瘤產品收入33.13億元,同比增長11.63%,佔整體創新藥銷售收入的73.20%。非腫瘤產品收入12.13億元,同比增長92.13%,佔整體創新藥銷售收入的26.80%。多款創新藥及新適應症獲批, 臨床研究高效推進公司持續加大創新力度,維持較高的研發投入,報告期內公司累計研發投入22.24億元,佔營業收入的27.32%,其中費用化研發投入16.51億元。在持續高強度研發投入的驅動下,恒瑞醫藥優質創新成果持續獲批,在研管線快速推進,創新研發成果加速轉化。在新藥和新適應症獲批方面,2026年以來,有3項創新成果獲批。首先,公司自主研發的1類創新藥、全球首款獲批上市的抗PD-L1/TGF-βRII雙特異性抗體融合蛋白瑞拉芙普α注射液(艾澤利(R))獲批上市,聯合氟尿嘧啶類和鉑類藥物用於經充分驗證的檢測評估PD-L1陽性(CPS≥1)的局部晚期不可切除、復發或轉移性胃及胃食管結合部腺癌的一線治療。此外,公司自主研發的HER2 ADC、1類創新藥注射用瑞康曲妥珠單抗(艾維達(R))新增適應症:本品適用於治療既往接受過一種或一種以上抗HER2藥物治療的局部晚期或轉移性HER2陽性成人乳腺癌患者。這是瑞康曲妥珠單抗(艾維達(R))獲批上市的第2項適應症,也是在乳腺癌領域獲批的首個適應症,並在適應症獲批後一個月內,即被納入 2026中國臨床腫瘤學會乳腺癌診療指南,臨床價值獲得快速認可。同時,公司自主研發的1類創新藥海曲泊帕乙醇胺片(恒曲(R))新增第三個適應症,用於重型再生障礙性貧血一線治療。在上市申報方面成果顯著,公司8項新藥上市申請獲受理(按品種適應症計),涵蓋腫瘤、代謝、心血管、免疫等疾病領域,包括去年首次獲批上市的創新藥磷羅拉匹坦帕洛諾司瓊(瑞坦寧(R))用於預防中度致吐性抗腫瘤藥物引起的急性和遲發性噁心和嘔吐、瑞康曲妥珠單抗(艾維達(R))用於HER2陽性結直腸癌。在臨床研發方面,公司一季度累計取得臨床試驗批准通知書26個(按品種適應症計);2026年以來獲得CDE突破性治療品種認定6項,包括腫瘤創新產品HRS-4642注射液(KRAS G12D)和已上市的HER2 ADC瑞康曲妥珠單抗(艾維達(R)),以及非腫瘤創新產品HRS-5346片(Lp(a))等。其中瑞康曲妥珠單抗已11次被納入突破性治療品種名單。NewCo模式成功落地,國際化再迎里程碑近年來,恒瑞醫藥持續構建開放合作的國際化生態,BD已成為常態化業務和新的增長引擎。一季度,創新藥對外許可業務確認收入7.87億元,主要系GSK確認的收入。自2023年起,恒瑞已完成12筆海外業務拓展交易,包括對外許可、NewCo和戰略聯盟等不同模式,合作物件包括GSK、默沙東等大型跨國藥企。近期,恒瑞醫藥國際化發展迎來新的里程碑。4月17日,公司合作夥伴Kailera Therapeutics公司(股票代碼:KLRA)成功在美國納斯達克交易所掛牌上市。這是恒瑞醫藥「NewCo」出海模式的成功實踐 - 驗證了全球化創新合作的高效路徑,標誌著恒瑞醫藥國際化發展再上新台階。2024年5月,恒瑞醫藥以「NewCo」模式將自主研發的GLP-1產品組合在除大中華區以外的全球範圍內開發、生產和商業化的獨家權利許可給Kailera,首付款加潛在里程碑付款累計可高達60億美元,公司還取得Kailera的部分股權。此後雙方共同努力,穩步推進GLP-1產品組合在海內外的開發落地。目前GLP-1/GIP雙受體激動劑瑞普泊肽(研發代號:HRS9531 ,大中華區外稱KAI-9531)在中國擬開發用於超重/肥胖及相關合併症、2型糖尿病等適應症,其中注射劑型用於成人長期體重管理的上市申請(NDA)已在中國獲受理。值得一提的是,在報告期內,口服瑞普泊肽已公佈中國Ⅱ期減重研究結果[1],治療第26周時,參與者較基線平均體重下降最高達12.1%,且未觀察到平台期,同時嘔吐發生率不超過11.4%。口服瑞普泊肽計畫在中國推進肥胖症Ⅲ期臨床。口服小分子GLP-1受體激動劑HRS-7535擬開發用於超重/肥胖、2型糖尿病等適應症,其中2型糖尿病與超重或肥胖適應症均已在中國推進至Ⅲ期;GLP-1/GIP/GCG三重受體激動劑HRS-4729正在中國開展針對超重或肥胖的Ⅰ期臨床試驗,目前全球範圍內尚無同類產品上市。Kailera方面,目前正在開展瑞普泊肽注射液治療肥胖症的全球Ⅲ期臨床研究。HRS-7535(大中華區外稱KAI-7535)今年將啟動全球Ⅱ期臨床試驗,HRS-4729(大中華區外稱KAI-4729)將啟動全球Ⅰ期臨床試驗;口服瑞普泊肽則可能最早於2027年上半年啟動全球Ⅲ期臨床試驗。恒瑞醫藥表示,未來公司將繼續堅持自主研發與開放合作並重,持續探索多元化的創新國際合作模式,加速融入全球藥物創新生態、將更多優質創新藥品惠及全球患者。國際學術舞台頻頻亮相,多項臨床資料引關注 2026年以來,公司多項重磅臨床資料亮相國際知名學術會議,包括歐洲肺癌大會(ELCC)、美國癌症研究協會年會(AACR)、美國心臟病學會科學年會(ACC)、美國皮膚病學會年會(AAD)等。腫瘤領域,AACR大會重磅發表了公司肺癌領域研究成果。一項瑞康曲妥珠單抗單藥或聯合阿得貝利單抗一線治療HER2突變晚期非小細胞肺癌Ⅱ期研究結果顯示[2],無論是單藥或聯合方案均展現出具有臨床意義的抗腫瘤活性,且無進展生存期呈持續獲益趨勢,整體安全性良好且可控。另一項阿得貝利單抗聯合化療圍術期治療可切除II-IIIB期非小細胞肺癌的III期臨床研究期中分析資料顯示[3],該療法在主要終點病理緩解率和無事件生存期上均取得了統計學顯著且具有臨床意義的改善,安全性良好。基於該研究,阿得貝利單抗已於2025年遞交用於非小細胞肺癌相關治療的新適應症上市申請。非腫瘤領域,公司於ACC大會披露了新一代心肌肌球蛋白(Myosin)小分子抑制劑HRS-1893治療梗阻性肥厚型心肌病II期研究積極結果[4],結果顯示HRS-1893可快速顯著降低左心室流出道壓差,在療效、安全性及給藥便利性方面具備潛在同類最佳臨床特徵。此外,公司自主研發的全球首創IL-23p19/IL-36R雙靶點抗體SHR-1139用於中重度斑塊狀銀屑病患者I期研究資料於AAD大會重磅發佈[5],結果顯示SHR-1139在該患者群體中展現出具有臨床意義的獲益以及超長效作用特徵,同時安全性和耐受性良好。同時,公司有多項研究成果登上《臨床腫瘤學雜誌》、《英國醫學雜誌》、《美國醫學會心臟病學雜誌》等國際權威學術期刊。腫瘤領域,《臨床腫瘤學雜誌》重磅發表了CARES-005(CHANCE 2005) 研究。結果顯示[6],與單純TACE治療相比,接受TACE聯合靶免(「雙艾」組合)治療的不可切除肝細胞癌(HCC)患者無進展生存期取得了具有臨床意義和統計學顯著性的改善,特別是納入的患者90%為高負荷、超40%為CNLC Ⅲa期(尤其合併Vp3-4門靜脈癌栓),補充了該治療策略的關鍵證據。基於進一步佈局的註冊Ⅲ期研究,「雙艾」組合聯合TACE治療不可切除HCC的上市許可申請已於2026年年初獲國家藥監局受理。同期,該刊還發表了瑞康曲妥珠單抗治療HER2表達的晚期胃/胃食管結合部腺癌和結直腸癌I期結果[7],初步顯示出良好的抗腫瘤活性和安全性。非腫瘤領域,公司自主研發的ANGPTL3全人源單克隆抗體SHR-1918用於成人純合子家族性高膽固醇血症(HoFH)患者的Ⅱ期臨床研究發表於《美國醫學會心臟病學雜誌》。結果顯示[8],每4週一次皮下注射 600mg SHR-1918可為HoFH受試者帶來顯著且持續的低密度脂蛋白膽固醇(LDL-C)降低(平均近60%降幅),並具有良好的安全性及耐受性。SHR-1918治療成人和12歲及以上的未成年人純合子家族性高膽固醇血症(HoFH)患者的上市申請已獲國家藥監局受理且被納入優先審評。憑藉高品質發展成效與持續創新,公司行業影響力持續提升。國際知名諮詢機構Citeline發佈的《Pharma R&D Annual Review 2026》顯示,恒瑞醫藥蟬聯自研管線數量全球第二;榮獲2026「中國傑出僱主」認證,這是公司連續5年獲此稱號,充分體現了公司在人才發展與組織建設方面的卓越表現。在持續高強度研發投入的驅動下,恒瑞醫藥將繼續堅持創新與國際化雙輪驅動戰略,深耕腫瘤、心血管與代謝、免疫與呼吸、神經科學四大核心治療領域,以創新助力「健康中國」,造福全球患者。參考文獻:[1] 根據研究資料整理.[2] Shun Lu,et al. 2026 AACR, Abs CT301[3] Yi-Long Wu, et al. Perioperative adebrelimab (A) plus chemotherapy (chemo) in resectable stage II-III NSCLC: Phase 3 EFS interim analysis (IA) and molecular residual disease (MRD) analysis. 2026AACR, CT014.[4] Efficacy And Safety Of BHB/HRS-1893 In Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Results From A 12-week Phase 2 Study. ACC.26. Late-Breaking Clinical Trials, Session 321, Featured Clinical Research V.[5] Xu JH, et al. A Randomized, Double-blind, Dose-Escalation, Placebo-Controlled Phase I Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of SHR-1139 for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis. Poster 75013, AAD 2026.[6] Zhu HD, Fan WJ, Zhao C, et al. Transarterial Chemoembolization Combined With Camrelizumab and Rivoceranib for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (CHANCE2005/CARES-005): A Randomized Phase II Trial. J Clin Oncol. Published online February 24, 2026.[7] Liu T, Luo S, Yuan X, et al. Trastuzumab Rezetecan in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Expressing Advanced Gastric Cancer or Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma and Colorectal Cancer: A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase I Trial. J Clin Oncol. Published online March 4, 2026.[8] Peng D, Wang L, Pi L, et al. Anti-ANGPTL3 Antibody SHR-1918 for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Nonrandomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Cardiol. 2026 Jan 7. Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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ReferOn enhances crypto capabilities with a new payments layer iGame

ReferOn enhances crypto capabilities with a new payments layer

(AsiaGameHub) - Affiliate management system ReferOn has bolstered its financial infrastructure by integrating a crypto-based layer designed to streamline and automate affiliate commission distributions. This latest functionality consolidates the payout process within the ReferOn ecosystem, facilitating cryptocurrency transactions via the platform's authorized payment gateway partners. ReferOn states that this update eliminates the operational "bottlenecks" associated with manual crypto processing, thereby easing the burden on affiliate managers and enabling teams to handle higher transaction volumes without the need for additional staff. Vlad Bondarenko, Head of Product at ReferOn, remarked: “Frankly, manual crypto payments are a significant liability. When teams are constantly worried about inputting incorrect addresses, executing duplicate transactions, or managing increasingly complex spreadsheets, the workplace culture becomes overly cautious and reactive.” The new payment layer offers partners a unified financial dashboard, providing a transparent and detailed overview of all transaction history. ReferOn highlighted that the system prioritizes security, requiring two-factor authentication for all automated payouts before they are finalized. Bondarenko further noted: “Our crypto finance layer removes ambiguity by offering managers a centralized hub that automates manual tasks through our integrated partners. This isn't just about adding a trendy payment option or automating for the sake of efficiency; it’s about empowering you to manage a modernized financial operation.” In addition to its crypto updates, ReferOn has been expanding its use of AI to improve data gathering and analytical capabilities. In March, the company introduced Evolution Cohort, an analytical framework focused on player retention, monetization, and overall value. The tool is engineered to pinpoint specific trends, such as which data segments show early growth, which maintain long-term profitability, and which experience early decline. “The days of manual ‘detective work’ in affiliate marketing are behind us,” Bondarenko stated during the launch. “Most platforms simply overwhelm users with raw data, leaving them to navigate chaotic spreadsheets. Evolution Cohort transforms the landscape by actively interpreting the growth momentum of your business.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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At the Forefront of Green Transportation: A Deep Dive into Smart Green Mobility Share Inc.’s (SGM.s) Globalization Strategy SeaPRwire

At the Forefront of Green Transportation: A Deep Dive into Smart Green Mobility Share Inc.’s (SGM.s) Globalization Strategy

New York, NY – April 22, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Against the global backdrop of pursuing “Net-Zero Emissions,” the micromobility market is experiencing explosive growth. As a dark horse in this field, Smart Green Mobility Share Inc. (SGM.s) has become a focal point of industry attention, thanks to its unique “Global Industrial Integration” model and rapid pace of expansion. From Pure Operations to Ecosystem Empowerment Unlike traditional bike-sharing companies, SGM.s is not content with being just a vehicle operator. In 2026, SGM.s took a critical step by launching its “Global Industrial Resource Integration Plan.” This strategy marks SGM.s’s transformation into an “Integrated Mobility Ecosystem Provider.” By consolidating top-tier upstream manufacturing resources and downstream global distribution channels, SGM.s is breaking the stalemate of long, inefficient chains in the traditional mobility industry. It does not just export products; it exports standardized intelligent systems (AI+IoT) and global operational expertise, providing partners with one-stop “Turn-key” solutions. Core Competitive Advantages: Digital Operations and Deep User Engagement The secret to SGM.s’s success lies in its ultimate pursuit of “efficiency”: AI-Driven Grid Management: Relying on its self-developed intelligent system, SGM can accurately predict vehicle demand across different time slots and locations. This predictive deployment significantly reduces vehicle idle rates, leading the industry in per-unit profitability. Innovative Value-Sharing Mechanism: SGM’s “Online Vehicle Deployment Program” breaks the traditional boundaries between the enterprise and the user. Users are not just consumers; they are maintainers and beneficiaries of the ecosystem. This high level of user stickiness not only lowers operation and maintenance costs but also garners broader social support and brand loyalty for the company. Impressive Results: The “SGM.s Speed” of Global Expansion To date, SGM.s’s footprint spans over 280 cities worldwide. Scale Effect: 300,000 vehicles in operation form a solid competitive moat. Environmental Contribution: The cumulative reduction in carbon emissions has become the company’s most persuasive ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) calling card, giving it a natural advantage in securing international green capital. Conclusion: Reshaping the Boundaries of Future Mobility Essentially, SGM.s is utilizing advanced digital technology to empower traditional transportation. As the 2026 Industrial Integration Plan moves forward, SGM.s is poised to take a more dominant position in the future landscape of shared transportation. For observers and investors, SGM.s represents more than just a shared mobility platform; it embodies a future business paradigm of “Green Energy + Digital Intelligence + Global Collaboration.” Company link: https://sgmpw.com/#/register/7665222 Media contact Organization: Smart Green Mobility Share Inc Connect: SGM.s Team Email: support@sgm.lol Website: https://sgm.lol
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MHI Marine Machinery & Equipment and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Basic Design of a Methane Oxidation Catalyst System for Marine LNG-Fueled Engines from Classification Society ClassNK JCN Newswire

MHI Marine Machinery & Equipment and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Basic Design of a Methane Oxidation Catalyst System for Marine LNG-Fueled Engines from Classification Society ClassNK

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., both part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have obtained Approval in Principle (AiP)(1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for the basic design of a methane oxidation catalyst system for marine LNG (liquefied natural gas)-fueled engines(2), jointly developed with Daihatsu Infinearth Mfg. Co., Ltd. A presentation ceremony was held today at Sea Japan 2026, an international maritime exhibition being held at Tokyo Big Sight in Koto-ku, Tokyo.The methane oxidation catalyst system subject to the AiP oxidizes methane slip (unburned methane) contained in the exhaust gas of marine engines. Methane has a high global warming potential among greenhouse gases (GHGs),(3) and therefore the ability to suppress its emissions is a significant advantage of this system. The system was developed with MHI-MME's catalyst design and manufacturing technology at its core, combined with Mitsubishi Shipbuilding's shipboard installation technology, and Daihatsu Infinearth's engine optimization technology.Verification testing of the catalyst system is currently being conducted in cooperation with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), with a full-scale demonstrator mounted on the KEYS Azalea, an LNG bunkering vessel(4) owned and operated by KEYS Bunkering West Japan Ltd. (KEYS). Initial measurements during the verification testing confirmed the expected performance of the exhaust gas treatment equipment, achieving a methane oxidation rate of more than 90% for the system alone.Following the acquisition of AiP and the confirmation of the expected performance through verification on an actual ship (initial measurements), the partner companies plan to further accelerate development toward commercialization of the system.MHI Group is making strategic efforts to strengthen its energy transition business. As part of this strategy, MHI-MME and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue their efforts to reduce GHG emissions from marine vessels amid the growing global urgency for decarbonization, thereby contributing to the improvement of the environmental performance of ships on a global scale.(1) Approval in Principle (AiP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed the basic design of the subject equipment and confirmed that it meets technical requirements and relevant safety standards.(2) Methane oxidation is a chemical reaction in which methane (CH4) is converted into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) through reaction with oxygen.(3) Greenhouse gases (GHGs) include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). The catalyst system for this demonstration test only targets methane slip.(4) LNG bunkering vessels are small ships that supply LNG fuel to LNG-fueled vessels.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com
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BGaming Returns to Malta for the Second Charity Gala in Support of DAR Bjorn iGame

BGaming Returns to Malta for the Second Charity Gala in Support of DAR Bjorn

(AsiaGameHub) - BGaming is set to host its Charity Gala once more on 29 May 2026, with the second edition scheduled to take place at The Phoenicia Hotel in Malta, as the company continues to place DAR Bjorn at the heart of the occasion. This fundraising event succeeds last year’s Gala, which generated €200,000 to aid in financing the new Respite Centre for DAR Bjorn. For the 2026 gathering, BGaming is pivoting its focus from construction to addressing practical care needs within the facility. The funds raised will be directed toward acquiring equipment such as ventilators, motorized beds, air mattresses, hoist lifters, and oxygen concentrators. Additionally, the money will finance four resident rooms for new admissions. BGaming confirmed that every euro collected will be donated directly to DAR Bjorn, with the company covering all production costs independently. A Second Gala With a Clearer Target DAR Bjorn was established by Bjorn Formosa, an iGaming veteran who received an ALS diagnosis at age 28. The organisation currently looks after approximately 60 residents across two centres and provides support to nearly 800 people in the community. With demand continuing to increase, the new Respite Centre is poised to deliver essential capacity for individuals suffering from ALS, MS, and other severe neurological conditions. The event will be held in the Bastion Pool area of The Phoenicia Hotel and will be conducted as an invitation-only evening catering to iGaming executives, Maltese business leaders, and philanthropists. Next.io will act as the official media partner, while Joseph Chetcuti will serve as host. The agenda features live music by Versatile, an art performance and auction by L7Matrix and Gonçalo MAR, as well as a charity raffle. BGaming also highlighted several companies that have already pledged support for the 2026 edition. Flutter, Alea, and SiGMA are on board as supporting partners. MyAffiliates has joined as a Silver Partner, while Amusnet Gaming, 1spin4win, and Finteq Hub have signed up as Bronze Partners.Marina Ostrovtsova, Chief Executive Officer at BGaming, stated: “Last year’s Gala demonstrated what is achievable when our industry unites for a common goal. Raising €200,000 in a single evening was a significant accomplishment and offered real, tangible assistance to those at DAR Bjorn who require it the most. “We are incredibly proud to return for a second year with even greater aspirations. The funds we generate this year will be dedicated to equipment that directly enhances the residents' quality of life. These contributions represent the difference between comfort and hardship for individuals living with serious neurological conditions, and we hope that both the iGaming community and the wider Maltese community will stand with us once again.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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MGM Resorts Finalizes Sale of Northfield Park for $546 Million iGame

MGM Resorts Finalizes Sale of Northfield Park for $546 Million

(AsiaGameHub) - MGM Resorts International has completed the sale of its MGM Northfield Park asset located in Ohio. The purchasing entity is Clairvest Group Inc, with the total cash transaction value reaching US$546 million. MGM Resorts noted that estimated net cash proceeds, after deducting taxes and transaction-related costs, are expected to come in at approximately US$420 million. Good to Know MGM Resorts has finalized the sale of MGM Northfield Park to funds overseen by Clairvest Group Inc for US$546 million in cash. MGM Resorts anticipates roughly US$420 million in net cash proceeds once taxes and transaction expenses are accounted for. The existing lease agreement with VICI Properties was modified upon transaction closing, reducing annual rental payments by US$53 million. MGM Resorts Unlocks Liquidity Following Northfield Park Sale Completion The newly available capital provides MGM Resorts with greater financial flexibility. Jonathan Halkyard, chief financial officer of MGM Resorts, stated: “The finalization of this transaction highlights the value of MGM’s high-quality operational capabilities, and creates an opportunity to divest a non-core regional asset at a notably higher multiple than the valuation currently assigned to our premium portfolio. “The proceeds will be allocated in line with our key priorities of maintaining a robust balance sheet, making targeted investments in growth opportunities, and returning capital to shareholders.”This rental reduction adds an extra benefit to the deal. Upon closing, the master lease agreement with VICI Properties that had previously included MGM Northfield Park was revised. Annual rent obligations dropped by US$53 million. For MGM Resorts, this means it gains cash from the sale while also lowering its recurring lease expenses at the same time. Bill Hornbuckle, chief executive and president of MGM Resorts, described MGM Northfield Park as a “market-leading property” with a “strong operational foundation”. He added: “We offer our best wishes to the property’s team and new ownership for continued success as the asset enters the next chapter of its development.” MGM Resorts has been divesting assets that fall outside of its core long-term strategy, while reserving capital for larger-scale projects and shareholder returns. One of the most significant projects on its roadmap is MGM Osaka, the integrated resort being developed in partnership with Orix Corp and local stakeholders in Japan. MGM Resorts has stated it is pursuing targeted expansion across Asia through this development, and earlier company documents have pegged its expected launch for the end of 2030.According to MGM Resorts, Northfield Park generated approximately US$142 million in Adjusted EBITDAR for the full year ending December 31, 2025. Against this context, the sale price and rental adjustment give investors a clearer understanding of how MGM Resorts values regional assets compared to the rest of its premium portfolio. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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