MHIEC Completes Construction of Nanbu Relay Center for Nagasaki Prefecture’s Ken’ou-Kennan Clean Authority

Nanbu Relay CenterTOKYO, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has successfully completed the construction of the Nanbu Relay Center for the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Authority (comprising the municipalities of Shimabara City, Isahaya City, Unzen City, and Minamishimabara City) in Nagasaki Prefecture. This project is part of the waste transfer facility development and operation contract awarded to MHIEC in 2024.The project involved establishing a new Nanbu Relay Center in Minamishimabara City and managing a total of three relay centers, including the existing Tobu and Seibu Relay Centers. This initiative supports the efficient and stable transportation of combustible waste generated throughout the member municipalities to the second-phase waste treatment facility, the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Center, newly constructed in Isahaya City and scheduled to commence operations in April 2026.A relay center(Note1) serves as a critical hub where waste collected by refuse collection vehicles is compressed using compactors and transferred to large transport vehicles for delivery to incineration plants or final disposal sites. At the Nanbu Relay Center, approximately 43 tons of combustible waste per day are compressed and volume-reduced by using a compactor-container system before being transported to the Ken'ou-Kennan Clean Center.The total contract value for construction and operation of the facility amounts to approximately 11.375 billion yen (excluding tax). MHIEC, in joint venture with MHI Group's Jukan Operation Co., Ltd., has been entrusted with the 20-year operation and management of all three relay centers under a DBO(Note2) scheme.MHIEC took over the waste treatment plant business in 2008, acquiring MHI's technological development capabilities in environmental systems and broad-ranging expertise in the construction and operation of waste management facilities both in Japan and overseas. Based on this robust track record, MHIEC is well positioned to propose comprehensive solutions encompassing all aspects from plant construction to operation and maintenance. Beyond new facility development, MHIEC actively addresses after-sales services and DBO projects. Moving forward, the Company will continue to promote proposals aimed at energy conservation, advanced incinerator operations through AI and IoT-enabled remote monitoring and automated support, and lifecycle cost reduction, thereby expanding its footprint both domestically and internationally.(1) Relay centers are facilities where collected waste is compressed and transferred to larger transport vehicles for efficient delivery to incineration or disposal sites. For more details, please visit:https://www.mhi.com/jp/products/environment/wastes-transfer-facility.html(2) DBO stands for Design-Build-Operate. Under this scheme, public entities retain ownership of the facility while outsourcing its design, construction, and operation to private-sector partners.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

BBC卷入另一起恋童癖丑闻

(SeaPRwire) -   据报道,电台节目主持人Scott Mills因对一名少年男孩犯下“严重性犯罪”而接受调查 BBC再次卷入一起涉及旗下顶级主持人的儿童性虐待指控丑闻。 周一,这家英国国有广播公司证实,已解雇其Radio 2早间节目主持人Scott Mills,“原因是有关其个人行为的指控”,但未进一步详细说明。 据Sky News报道,这名BBC主持人因过去涉嫌对一名16岁以下儿童(英国的法定同意年龄)进行性虐待而接受调查。 该新闻频道周二援引执法部门的消息称,Metropolitan Police最初于2016年12月针对“对一名少年男孩的严重性犯罪指控”展开调查。 据称,这些被指控的罪行发生在1997年至2000年之间。 “作为调查的一部分,一名在接受询问时40多岁的男子于2018年7月被警方警告询问,” Sky News援引警方的话说,并补充称,由于缺乏证据,调查最终被撤销。 根据BBC 2024-2025年薪酬报告,Mills是BBC收入最高的明星之一,年薪超过35.5万英镑(约合47.3万美元)。 BBC名人涉及未成年人的犯罪记录由来已久。Jimmy Savile、Stuart Hall和Rolf Harris在为该公司工作期间都曾虐待儿童,其中后两人因涉及年仅7岁女孩的性侵犯而被判刑。2024年,新闻主播Huw Edwards因持有儿童不雅图像被判刑。Edwards被判处6个月监禁,缓刑2年,这意味着如果他在缓刑期间再次犯罪,才会入狱。 据称,Savile在50年间虐待了多达450名受害者,其中大多数是儿童或年轻人。2011年他去世后,其被指控的罪行震惊了英国,促使人们对BBC如何处理该问题展开了前所未有的调查。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

欧盟动用俄罗斯冻结资产的利息,向乌克兰提供14亿欧元

(SeaPRwire) -   莫斯科多次将任何未经授权使用其被冻结资金的行为描述为"盗窃" 欧盟委员会宣布了一项针对资金紧张的乌克兰政府的新财政援助计划,该计划将使用被冻结的俄罗斯资产产生的收益。声明称,这笔总额达14亿欧元(16.3亿美元)的资金将主要用于偿还基辅欠其西方支持者的债务。 乌克兰的西方支持者在2022年冲突升级后冻结了约3000亿美元的俄罗斯主权资产。其中大部分由总部位于比利时的Euroclear存管处持有。2023年末,欧盟决定通过将这些资产的年收益宣布为"意外利润"来动用这笔钱,据称这部分收益不计入其无法合法没收的外国主权资产部分。 莫斯科多次表示,其认为任何使用其被冻结资产的行为都是盗窃。莫斯科还警告称,其可能通过扣押俄罗斯境内持有的2000亿欧元西方资产进行报复,但迄今为止尚未采取此类行动。 根据欧盟委员会的声明,四月份的这批援助是使用被冻结俄罗斯资金利息的第四笔款项。上一笔款项于2025年8月交付。据布鲁塞尔方面称,"95%的收益将通过乌克兰贷款合作机制(ULCM)用于支持乌克兰",该机制旨在协助基辅偿还来自欧盟以及七国集团(G7)国家的贷款。 此次宣布之际,乌克兰正面临巨大的预算缺口,预计2025-2028年的赤字约为530亿美元,并且预测2026年预算赤字将达到18.4%。《国家报》(El Pais)在2025年10月报道称,乌克兰政府可能最早在本月就耗尽资金。 去年12月,俄罗斯央行在莫斯科一家法院对Euroclear提起诉讼,要求其就被冻结资产和利润损失支付2320亿美元的赔偿。 该监管机构还宣布,可能会将其关于被冻结资产的诉讼范围扩大到除总部位于比利时的存管处之外,还包括同样持有其资金的欧洲银行。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Moving Beyond the ‘Blockbuster’ Legacy to Reshape Kidney Disease Treatment Through a Dual-Mechanism Approach: Dialogue with HighTide Therapeutics’ CMO Dr. Filip Surmont

HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Across the landscape of global biotech companies, the appointment of a senior executive often serves as a "barometer"—offering insights into a company's pipeline potential and reflecting how industry veterans gauge the sector’s future.A clear signal of the company’s growth arrived in February 2026, when HighTide Therapeutics (2511.HK) announced a high-profile executive appointment: Dr. Filip Surmont joined the company as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).For professionals in the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic fields, this is a name that carries real weight. Over a career spanning three decades, Dr. Surmont has held senior medical leadership roles at multinational giants including Wyeth, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca. Among his most notable contributions was his role in the global strategic development of the SGLT-2 inhibitor dapagliflozin — a landmark effort that required close collaboration across functions and geographies within a large multinational organization. As part of a talented cross-functional team, he helped shape the strategy that positioned dapagliflozin as a global metabolic blockbuster, ultimately reaching $8.405 billion USD in sales in 2025.Notably, just a few months earlier, HighTide Therapeutics' core product, HTD1801, had outperformed dapagliflozin across multiple key cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic endpoints in a head-to-head Phase III clinical trial for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).For Dr. Surmont, transitioning from managing a reigning "blockbuster" to joining a “challenger” Chinese biotech was far from coincidental. What drew him out of his comfort zone was not just HTD1801's strong glucose-lowering performance, but also the breakthrough potential this new molecular entity (NME) has shown in cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic (CKM) disease in general, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) more specifically — driven by a fundamentally differentiated pathophysiological mechanisms.I.Challenging Clinical Complacency in CKD: The Quest for True ReversalWithin the medical community, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has long been a source of frustration. Once the kidney function begins to decline, it typically deteriorates progressively and irreversibly over time, leaving most patients facing dialysis or kidney transplantation as an eventual outcome."There has long been a degree of complacency in CKD treatment among physicians, patients, and even caregivers," Dr. Surmont noted pointedly. "A mindset has taken hold that the progressive decline in renal function with age is inevitable. I’ve been striving to change this mindset throughout my career, both during my time at multinational pharmaceutical companies and now."Current standard treatments — including ACE inhibitors/ARBs and the widely used SGLT-2 inhibitors — have demonstrated efficacy in slowing disease progression, yet fall short of halting or reversing the underlying pathology. They can significantly reduce the rate of decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), buying patients valuable time, but fail to alter the terminal trajectory towards kidney failure.Further complicating the clinical picture is the multi-factorial nature of CKD. Taking diabetic kidney disease (DKD) caused by T2DM as an example, besides pathophysiological factors driven by metabolic dysfunction, it is complicated by interconnected and highly complex factors such as hemodynamic perturbances, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and other non-diabetic factors that fuel each other to worsen disease prognosis.Existing standard-of-care drugs often address only one dimension of the disease by regulating hemodynamics or a single metabolic pathway, making it difficult to comprehensively address the inflammatory damage in the renal microenvironment.II.Inside the Mechanism: Remodeling Renal Architecture via a Dual Metabolic and Anti-inflammatory PathwayThe emergence of HTD1801 provides a new key to breaking this deadlock.As an oral anti-inflammatory and metabolic modulator (AIMM) independently developed by HighTide Therapeutics, HTD1801 demonstrates a unique therapeutic potential at the microscopic level as compared to traditional drugs. Rather than relying on a single mechanism, it takes a "two-pronged" approach by activating AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) and inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome.Dr. Surmont has full confidence in the scientific logic underpinning this mechanism: "This drug acts simultaneously on two critical levels: beyond blood sugar, it improves overall metabolic efficiency at its source; at the same time, it directly suppresses the underlying chronic inflammation that drives organ damage."Taking a deep dive into its mechanism of action, HTD1801's dual mechanism precisely targets multiple microstructures within the kidney. "This is reflected across different renal compartments," Dr. Surmont explained. "From the filtering glomeruli and the structural interstitium to the reabsorptive tubules, and even podocytes—the vital gatekeepers of the filtration barrier, the dual action of AMPK activation and NLRP3 inhibition has demonstrated stronger-than-expected protective benefits."This mechanistic rationale, spanning from metabolic regulation to organ-level protection, has ultimately been validated by clinical data.At the 2025 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting, HighTide Therapeutics presented as a late breaker Phase III clinical study data in T2DM patients with mild renal impairment. The results captured the industry's attention: compared with the placebo group, the HTD1801 group demonstrated a significant and sustainable difference in annualized eGFR slope of +9.81 ml/min/1.73 m²/year.In the eyes of nephrologists, a "positive slope" on the eGFR curve is a strong and unique signal, suggesting the possibility of early structural recovery."What we need to do next is confirm that this eGFR repair effect observed in DKD also holds true for CKD patients not driven by diabetes," Dr. Surmont revealed, indicating that relevant clinical studies are already underway, with more detailed data expected to validate this cross-etiology therapeutic potential.III.From "Rescue" to "Prevention": Advancing a Holistic Cardiorenal Metabolic (CKM) MindsetDr. Surmont brings to HighTide Therapeutics more than just clinical expertise; he brings a “game-changing” mentality that transcends a single-drug perspective.Another career-defining milestone for Dr. Surmont was his leadership role in helping reshape global asthma treatment guidelines. Historically, asthma management relied on short-acting bronchodilators for "rescue" only upon exacerbation of symptoms and shortness of breath. Dr. Surmont proposed and validated the "Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR)" strategy a modern asthma management strategy that uses a combination inhaled corticosteroids and a bronchodilator as a reliever — treating both the acute bronchospasm and the underlying airway inflammation with every dose, in contrast to traditional short acting dilator-only relief.  This shift ultimately benefited approximately 120 million patients worldwide and reshaped treatment paradigms.Now, facing CKD, he sees the same opportunity for a paradigm-shifting breakthrough.Given HTD1801's strong potential to repair mild renal impairment, future clinical guidelines could reasonably recommend initiating treatments early, when eGFR is still at a relatively high level. By establishing a positive trajectory for renal function recovery early in the disease, there is hope that most patients can completely avoid the looming threat of dialysis.From a health-economics perspective, this would reallocate healthcare spending: shifting funds away from costly late-stage interventions (such as dialysis and heart failure rescue) towards highly cost-effective early treatment, thereby generating substantial healthcare cost savings for society and reducing patients’ financial burden for late-stage interventions.Dr. Surmont also strongly advocates for a holistic management approach to "Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM)" health. As multifunctional drugs like HTD1801 continue to evolve, he believes physicians will move beyond the single-dimensional therapeutic mindset."My ideal scenario is that all physicians managing cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, hepatic, or even obesity issues would evaluate the patient with a holistic mindset," he says, pointing to the current siloed nature in clinical practice. " As an example eGFR monitoring is not always part of routine cardiological assessment, yet at the mechanistic level, cardiac and renal dysfunction are manifestations of the same underlying disease process — making an integrated view essential"He cited a successful experiment he led while promoting dapagliflozin in China: requiring cardiologists at partner hospitals to measure patients' eGFR during their consultations. By merely adding this simple cross-disciplinary action, the number of patients on guideline directed medical treatment tripled within six months.IV.A Buyer's Lens: The Booming BD Activity in CKD and HighTide Therapeutics’ Confidence in Value CreationAs a core member of the company's leadership team, Dr. Surmont also frequently examines HighTide Therapeutics' position through the lens of capital market and industry dynamics.Over the past two years, the global biopharmaceutical market has seen a surge in business development (BD) activity in the CKD field. In 2025, Roche announced a major collaboration with Zealand Pharma valued at up to $5.3 billion; multinational giants like Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novo Nordisk have also been making significant investments to secure premium assets in the metabolic and renal disease space.Dr. Surmont, drawing on his extensive multinational experience, has a clear read on this "land grab" phenomenon: "The core driver is the massive profit potential and rapid growth in this field. Five years ago, the therapeutic arsenal here was relatively limited. Now, with breakthrough blockbusters like GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2i’s, the kidney disease landscape has been reshaped, yet there remains a residual risk is 60–80% of the original event burden.He further elaborated: "Even when patients are treated with four pillars of therapy (ACEi/ARBs, SGLT-2i’s, GLP-1RAs, MRAs), the complex underlying inflammatory mechanisms remain largely unaddressed, still leaving a significant gap in our ability to fully protect the kidney. This creates substantial pricing potential and broad combination therapy prospects for drugs with fundamentally new mechanisms like HTD1801.""Looking back at the history of SGLT-2 inhibitors, it took over a decade from approval to reaching 20%-25% guideline-directed clinical uptake. The slow progress was partly due to a lack of strong medical education and advocacy, and partly because of physicians and patients’ tendency to yield to the disease's natural trajectory."Now, having taken the helm as CMO of HighTide Therapeutics, Dr. Filip Surmont is poised to challenge the status quo and break this complacency with solid clinical data and a new medical narrative. For this drug—born from Chinese innovation with a global ambition—the voyage in the CKM field has only just begun. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Dialogue with HighTide Therapeutics’ CMO Dr. Filip Surmont: Moving Beyond the “Blockbuster” Legacy to Reshape Kidney Disease Treatment Through a Dual-Mechanism Approach

HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Across the landscape of global biotech companies, the appointment of a senior executive often serves as a "barometer"—offering insights into a company's pipeline potential and reflecting how industry veterans gauge the sector’s future.A clear signal of the company’s growth arrived in February 2026, when HighTide Therapeutics (2511.HK) announced a high-profile executive appointment: Dr. Filip Surmont joined the company as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).For professionals in the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic fields, this is a name that carries real weight. Over a career spanning three decades, Dr. Surmont has held senior medical leadership roles at multinational giants including Wyeth, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca. Among his most notable contributions was his role in the global strategic development of the SGLT-2 inhibitor dapagliflozin — a landmark effort that required close collaboration across functions and geographies within a large multinational organization. As part of a talented cross-functional team, he helped shape the strategy that positioned dapagliflozin as a global metabolic blockbuster, ultimately reaching $8.405 billion USD in sales in 2025.Notably, just a few months earlier, HighTide Therapeutics' core product, HTD1801, had outperformed dapagliflozin across multiple key cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic endpoints in a head-to-head Phase III clinical trial for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).For Dr. Surmont, transitioning from managing a reigning "blockbuster" to joining a “challenger” Chinese biotech was far from coincidental. What drew him out of his comfort zone was not just HTD1801's strong glucose-lowering performance, but also the breakthrough potential this new molecular entity (NME) has shown in cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic (CKM) disease in general, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) more specifically — driven by a fundamentally differentiated pathophysiological mechanisms.I.Challenging Clinical Complacency in CKD: The Quest for True ReversalWithin the medical community, chronic kidney disease (CKD) has long been a source of frustration. Once the kidney function begins to decline, it typically deteriorates progressively and irreversibly over time, leaving most patients facing dialysis or kidney transplantation as an eventual outcome."There has long been a degree of complacency in CKD treatment among physicians, patients, and even caregivers," Dr. Surmont noted pointedly. "A mindset has taken hold that the progressive decline in renal function with age is inevitable. I’ve been striving to change this mindset throughout my career, both during my time at multinational pharmaceutical companies and now."Current standard treatments — including ACE inhibitors/ARBs and the widely used SGLT-2 inhibitors — have demonstrated efficacy in slowing disease progression, yet fall short of halting or reversing the underlying pathology. They can significantly reduce the rate of decline in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), buying patients valuable time, but fail to alter the terminal trajectory towards kidney failure.Further complicating the clinical picture is the multi-factorial nature of CKD. Taking diabetic kidney disease (DKD) caused by T2DM as an example, besides pathophysiological factors driven by metabolic dysfunction, it is complicated by interconnected and highly complex factors such as hemodynamic perturbances, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and other non-diabetic factors that fuel each other to worsen disease prognosis.Existing standard-of-care drugs often address only one dimension of the disease by regulating hemodynamics or a single metabolic pathway, making it difficult to comprehensively address the inflammatory damage in the renal microenvironment.II.Inside the Mechanism: Remodeling Renal Architecture via a Dual Metabolic and Anti-inflammatory PathwayThe emergence of HTD1801 provides a new key to breaking this deadlock.As an oral anti-inflammatory and metabolic modulator (AIMM) independently developed by HighTide Therapeutics, HTD1801 demonstrates a unique therapeutic potential at the microscopic level as compared to traditional drugs. Rather than relying on a single mechanism, it takes a "two-pronged" approach by activating AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase) and inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome.Dr. Surmont has full confidence in the scientific logic underpinning this mechanism: "This drug acts simultaneously on two critical levels: beyond blood sugar, it improves overall metabolic efficiency at its source; at the same time, it directly suppresses the underlying chronic inflammation that drives organ damage."Taking a deep dive into its mechanism of action, HTD1801's dual mechanism precisely targets multiple microstructures within the kidney. "This is reflected across different renal compartments," Dr. Surmont explained. "From the filtering glomeruli and the structural interstitium to the reabsorptive tubules, and even podocytes—the vital gatekeepers of the filtration barrier, the dual action of AMPK activation and NLRP3 inhibition has demonstrated stronger-than-expected protective benefits."This mechanistic rationale, spanning from metabolic regulation to organ-level protection, has ultimately been validated by clinical data.At the 2025 American Society of Nephrology (ASN) Annual Meeting, HighTide Therapeutics presented as a late breaker Phase III clinical study data in T2DM patients with mild renal impairment. The results captured the industry's attention: compared with the placebo group, the HTD1801 group demonstrated a significant and sustainable difference in annualized eGFR slope of +9.81 ml/min/1.73 m²/year.In the eyes of nephrologists, a "positive slope" on the eGFR curve is a strong and unique signal, suggesting the possibility of early structural recovery."What we need to do next is confirm that this eGFR repair effect observed in DKD also holds true for CKD patients not driven by diabetes," Dr. Surmont revealed, indicating that relevant clinical studies are already underway, with more detailed data expected to validate this cross-etiology therapeutic potential.III.From "Rescue" to "Prevention": Advancing a Holistic Cardiorenal Metabolic (CKM) MindsetDr. Surmont brings to HighTide Therapeutics more than just clinical expertise; he brings a “game-changing” mentality that transcends a single-drug perspective.Another career-defining milestone for Dr. Surmont was his leadership role in helping reshape global asthma treatment guidelines. Historically, asthma management relied on short-acting bronchodilators for "rescue" only upon exacerbation of symptoms and shortness of breath. Dr. Surmont proposed and validated the "Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR)" strategy a modern asthma management strategy that uses a combination inhaled corticosteroids and a bronchodilator as a reliever — treating both the acute bronchospasm and the underlying airway inflammation with every dose, in contrast to traditional short acting dilator-only relief.  This shift ultimately benefited approximately 120 million patients worldwide and reshaped treatment paradigms.Now, facing CKD, he sees the same opportunity for a paradigm-shifting breakthrough.Given HTD1801's strong potential to repair mild renal impairment, future clinical guidelines could reasonably recommend initiating treatments early, when eGFR is still at a relatively high level. By establishing a positive trajectory for renal function recovery early in the disease, there is hope that most patients can completely avoid the looming threat of dialysis.From a health-economics perspective, this would reallocate healthcare spending: shifting funds away from costly late-stage interventions (such as dialysis and heart failure rescue) towards highly cost-effective early treatment, thereby generating substantial healthcare cost savings for society and reducing patients’ financial burden for late-stage interventions.Dr. Surmont also strongly advocates for a holistic management approach to "Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM)" health. As multifunctional drugs like HTD1801 continue to evolve, he believes physicians will move beyond the single-dimensional therapeutic mindset."My ideal scenario is that all physicians managing cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, hepatic, or even obesity issues would evaluate the patient with a holistic mindset," he says, pointing to the current siloed nature in clinical practice. " As an example eGFR monitoring is not always part of routine cardiological assessment, yet at the mechanistic level, cardiac and renal dysfunction are manifestations of the same underlying disease process — making an integrated view essential"He cited a successful experiment he led while promoting dapagliflozin in China: requiring cardiologists at partner hospitals to measure patients' eGFR during their consultations. By merely adding this simple cross-disciplinary action, the number of patients on guideline directed medical treatment tripled within six months.IV.A Buyer's Lens: The Booming BD Activity in CKD and HighTide Therapeutics’ Confidence in Value CreationAs a core member of the company's leadership team, Dr. Surmont also frequently examines HighTide Therapeutics' position through the lens of capital market and industry dynamics.Over the past two years, the global biopharmaceutical market has seen a surge in business development (BD) activity in the CKD field. In 2025, Roche announced a major collaboration with Zealand Pharma valued at up to $5.3 billion; multinational giants like Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novo Nordisk have also been making significant investments to secure premium assets in the metabolic and renal disease space.Dr. Surmont, drawing on his extensive multinational experience, has a clear read on this "land grab" phenomenon: "The core driver is the massive profit potential and rapid growth in this field. Five years ago, the therapeutic arsenal here was relatively limited. Now, with breakthrough blockbusters like GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2i’s, the kidney disease landscape has been reshaped, yet there remains a residual risk is 60–80% of the original event burden.He further elaborated: "Even when patients are treated with four pillars of therapy (ACEi/ARBs, SGLT-2i’s, GLP-1RAs, MRAs), the complex underlying inflammatory mechanisms remain largely unaddressed, still leaving a significant gap in our ability to fully protect the kidney. This creates substantial pricing potential and broad combination therapy prospects for drugs with fundamentally new mechanisms like HTD1801.""Looking back at the history of SGLT-2 inhibitors, it took over a decade from approval to reaching 20%-25% guideline-directed clinical uptake. The slow progress was partly due to a lack of strong medical education and advocacy, and partly because of physicians and patients’ tendency to yield to the disease's natural trajectory."Now, having taken the helm as CMO of HighTide Therapeutics, Dr. Filip Surmont is poised to challenge the status quo and break this complacency with solid clinical data and a new medical narrative. For this drug—born from Chinese innovation with a global ambition—the voyage in the CKM field has only just begun. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

AIoT智慧医疗风口来袭 Home Control 以「智慧家居+大健康」双引擎构建家庭健康新生态

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-04-02 / 10:58 UTC+8 随着全球人口高龄化趋势加剧,以及后疫情时代消费者对健康管理越渐重视,AIoT(人工智慧物联网)与医疗健康的深度融合已成为下一波科技浪潮的核心。在这个规模有望突破兆美元的蓝海市场中,如何将专业医疗服务从医院延伸至家庭场景,成为产业关注的焦点。在此趋势下,全球领先的家居控制解决方案供应商 Home Control International Limited(1747.HK)正展现出极具前瞻性的战略转型。在持续深耕家居控制业务的同时,集团升级品牌为「Omni Devices」,并进一步拓展至医疗保健领域Home Control 不仅仅是在追随风口,更凭借其深厚的技术底蕴,积极重塑全球健康管理的价值链。   从最新公布的2025年业绩来看,公司整体表现延续稳健增长态势。全年收入约1.1亿美元,同比增长1.8%,在宏观环境仍具挑战的背景下,展现出良好的经营韧性。从区域布局来看,公司在稳固欧美市场(合共占总收入约70.2%)的同时,亦加强拓展具强劲增长潜力的新兴市场,尤其是印度。2025年亚洲市场的收入贡献已由2024年的13.0%增长至24.5%。此策略性调整不仅优化了产品组合,更为集团未来增长提供了多元化动力。而受较高毛利的医疗保健解决方案销售增长及无去年一次性减值拨备影响,公司归母净利润大幅增长183.3%至710万美元。   欧美智慧家居高速渗透 全屋自动化趋势明确 全球智慧家居市场正处于快速扩张阶段。Global Market Insights资料显示,欧洲智慧家居市场在2026至2035年间以高达16.1%的复合年增长率快速增长,并有望于2035年规模将达1,501亿美元;而北美作为全球最大且最成熟的市场,贡献了全球近四成的增长。且正快速从单一设备向全屋自动化迈进。从产业趋势观察,智慧家居正由「单一设备」走向「全屋自动化整合」,其背后主要有两大驱动力:一是消费者对家庭安全的高度重视,推动智慧安防与行动装置整合应用快速普及;二是能源成本上升与节能法规趋严,带动智慧温控与照明系统需求显著提升。Home Control凭借其在高品质家居控制解决方案领域的深厚积累,于2024年底将「Omni Remotes」品牌升级为「Omni Devices」,这一战略调整精准反映了其业务已由传统控制解决方案延伸至更广泛领域的发展愿景。公司正运用其长期积累的技术创新能力,尤其是在先进感测及无线连接方面的实力,为垂直板块开发专属解决方案,为其在蓬勃发展的智慧家居市场中创造了新的增长曲线。   亚太数位医疗将达7,130亿美元  精准卡位家庭健康监测风口 相较之下,亚洲市场则在数位医疗领域展现更强劲的爆发力。市场预测,亚太数字医疗市场预计2025至2035年的复合年增长率将高达22.98%并突破7,130亿美元。其中,远端患者监控及远距医疗是增长最迅猛的细分领域。这一爆发式增长的背后,是亚洲人口高龄化趋势加剧,以及糖尿病、心血管等慢性病患病率上升,大幅增加了对居家健康监测设备(如血糖、血压监测)及预防性医疗的需求。同时,亚太地区智慧型手机普及率极高,加上各国政府(如中国的「健康中国2030」政策)大力支持数位医疗基础建设,加速了医疗级设备走入一般家庭的趋势。   2025年,Home Control透过与股东 Meta-Wisdom Tech Limited 的资源整合,拓宽在医疗健康领域更广泛的布局。年内医疗保健解决方案收入占比已由2024年的14.4%提升至21.4%,显示转型策略已初见成效。为进一步推动战略落地,集团在香港注册成立全资子公司Orbiva Limited,专注于开发AIoT赋能的家庭医疗健康平台、生态系统及医疗健康管理产品。    技术合作方面,集团已与南洋理工大学签署战略谅解备忘录,透过Orbiva共同开发安全的AIoT赋能医疗健康平台。同时,Orbiva亦取得了人工智能辅助的可信赖家庭护理智能代理系统有关的知识产权授权,积极推动数字孪生应用(digital twin)及安全健康管理设备的开发。透过整合技术研发、数据安全与产品创新,公司正加速构建涵盖「设备+平台+服务」的一体化健康管理解决方案,并持续深化东南亚市场布局,把握区域增长红利。   智慧物联网赋能个人健康管理 生态闭环开启估值重塑 整体而言,Home Control正经历一场深刻的战略转型。一方面,公司依托既有智慧家居与控制技术为基础,巩固稳定现金流;另一方面,透过医疗健康业务的快速扩展,切入高成长、高附加价值的新兴赛道。在此基础上,公司进一步结合策略性并购、产学合作及多元伙伴关系,逐步建构涵盖硬体、软体、数据与服务的完整生态体系。   随着AIoT与医疗健康的融合持续深化,集团正朝向实现即时个人健康监测与线上线下无缝衔接健康管理的目标稳步迈进,并加速推动智慧居家与大健康场景的深度融合。此一转型不仅为公司未来成长提供清晰且具延展性的路径,亦有望推动企业价值的长期重塑与提升。     2026-04-02 此财经新闻稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com转载。本公告内容由发行人全权负责。原文链接: http://www.todayir.com/sc/index.php

Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e Wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year Award

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Apr 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - At the 2026 World Car of the Year Awards hosted by the World Car Awards (WCA), Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e from Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) won the 2026 World Car Design of the Year (WCDOTY), one of the special awards. This marks the third time a Mazda model has earned this award, following the Mazda Roadster (known overseas as the Mazda MX-5) in 2016 and the Mazda3 in 2020.The awards were officially launched in January 2004 with automotive journalists around the world. For the 2026 award, the winner was selected from ninety eligible models through votes cast by 98 automotive journalists worldwide. The final results were announced by the World Car Awards (WCA) on April 1st local time in New York, USA.MAZDA 6e (European specification model)The Mazda EZ-6/Mazda6e represents a new challenge in Mazda’s journey toward electrification, pursuing both preservation and innovation of the distinctive design that Mazda has cultivated over the years. Under Mazda’s design theme, “KODO — Soul of Motion,” and based on the concept of “Authentic Modern,” the model combines vibrant, life-inspired forms with a sense of advanced modernity befitting a battery electric vehicle (BEV), while achieving a beautifully proportioned coupe silhouette. Through sculptural forms and meticulous craftsmanship created by the human hand, Mazda has delivered a design that continues to offer the joy of driving and moving mobility experience even in the era of electrification.The Mazda EZ-6 is a BEV launched in China in October 2024. It combines Mazda’s signature design and Jinba-ittai driving performance – the oneness between man and machine - with the electric and smart technologies of its collaborative partner*1 . The Mazda6e was developed based on the Mazda EZ-6 with further refinement to meet the driving performance and functionality needs of each market. It went on sale in Europe in September 2025, and plans are in place to introduce the model also in Australia, ASEAN, and other regions in 2026 as Mazda intends to respond to the growing demand for BEV in these markets.Mazda will continue to pursue the “Joy of Driving” under its core value of “Radically Human,” and aim to deliver the “Joy of Living” by creating moving mobility experiences in our customers' daily lives.*1 Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TransNusa Strengthens Domestic Network Connection with New Route Launch and Increased Scheduled Flight Frequency

TransNusa Launches New Scheduled Flight Connecting Jakarta With Lombok, Its World Class Surfing Island DestinationJAKARTA, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TransNusa has announced the launch of a new direct scheduled flight connecting Jakarta and Lombok, further strengthening access to one of Indonesia’s key tourism and regional travel hubs.TransNusa Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that the introduction of this new route comes on the back of the airline’s focus to increase and strengthen connectivity while boosting domestic tourism.“Lombok is not only rapidly growing as a domestic and international tourist destination but the island is also the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara region through its Lombok International Airport,” Datuk Francis said, adding that Lombok attracts more than 1.2 million tourists annually.LOMBOK… Paradise of divers and surfersLombok is home to the diving haven Gili and Mount Rinjani National Park, one of Indonesia’s most iconic volcanic landscapes. The island offers dramatic trekking routes, cascading waterfalls and panoramic mountain views, attracting adventurers and nature lovers from around the world. Beyond its mountains, Lombok has also built a global reputation as a world-class surfing and diving destination, with pristine beaches, coral reef and consistent waves drawing surfers year-round.“TransNusa will initially operate 14 flights a week or two daily flights with the first scheduled flight departing Jakarta in the morning and the second in the afternoon,” Datuk Bernard said, adding that the sales of tickets for the new scheduled flight from Jakarta to Lombok started on 16 March 2026, with the inaugural flight scheduled for April 17, 2026.DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS… Lombok is the main gateway for tourism in the West Nusa Tenggara regionIn addition to this new launch, TransNusa has also increased the frequency of its Jakarta-Yogyakarta route with the aim to enhance and strengthen domestic connectivity, said Datuk Bernard.Flight DetailsTransNusa’s scheduled flight 8B 5161 will depart Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 5:00am and arrive at Lombok International Airport at 8:00am. The returning service, 8B 5162, will depart Lombok International Airport at 8:30am and arrive in Jakarta at the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 9:30am. The second scheduled flight 8B 5165 will depart Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 03:00pm and arrive at the Lombok International Airport at 05:45pm. The returning service, 8B 5166 will depart Lombok International Airport at 06.15pm and arrive at the Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 06.45pm.Ticket prices for TransNusa’s scheduled Jakarta-Lombok route start from as low as IDR899,000, CNY390, USD55, MYR225, AUD80, and SGD69. Tickets will be available for purchase at www.transnusa.co.id and on primary online travel agents’ platforms.Meanwhile, TransNusa’s additional scheduled flight for its Jakarta-Yogyakarta flight, 8B 5530, will depart Jakarta’s Soekarno–Hatta International Airport at 10.40am and arrive at the Yogyakarta International Airport at 11.50am. The flight, 8B 5531, will depart Yogyakarta at 01.20pm and arrive in Jakarta at 02.30pm.For its flights, TransNusa not only provides premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO."Our SEAT passengers will enjoy check-in baggage of up to 20kgs,” Datuk Bernard said, explaining that the baggage offering was over and above the 7kgs limit offered as a passenger’s hand carry.For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide services such as free baggage up to 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding counters.In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the flexibility to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed,” added Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, which aims to ensure its passengers travel with ease and comfort, has also configured their A320s with a 174-seat configuration, which allows for passengers to enjoy about 30 inches of legroom, comparable to the experience passengers would get in a full-service airline."We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” stressed Datuk Bernard.TransNusa, A Short HistoryThe 3-year old TransNusa, led by aviation expert and veteran, Datuk Bernard, made waves in the aviation industry with its unique domestic and international business development and growth strategy.Within just 6 months of operations, in 2023, the airline, known then as a new player with new rules, launched its first international route between Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, followed by the launch of scheduled flights between Jakarta and Singapore.TransNusa, which established itself as a Premium Service Carrier, made headlines in Malaysia, Singapore, China and around the world with news of being the first airline in Indonesia to introduce new exciting routes. In 2023, during its first year of operations, TransNusa became the second Indonesian airline to receive approval to fly to China. In 2024, TransNusa became the first in the world to develop and introduce a new domestic route connecting Bali and Manado. In October 2025, TransNusa added yet another milestones by becoming the first Indonesian airline and second airline in the world to launch scheduled flights from Manado to Guangzhou, China.About TransNusaTransNusa Airline, is a Premium Service Carrier. In February 2024, the airline rebranded itself to a Premium Service Carrier in line with its upgraded aircrafts that offers better comfort as well as based on the flexibility and quality of the services offered. TransNusa, which received its AOC certification on 9th September 2022, launch its first three A320 operations on 6th October, 14th October and 12th December, 2022.In 2023, TransNusa introduced a new business model making it the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region. TransNusa introduced its first international flight on 14th April, 2023. The airline is currently based in Jakarta and Bali.On the international front, TransNusa flies to Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The airline became the second Indonesian airline to fly to China and the first Indonesian airline to launch a Premium Service Carrier business model. Passengers can book their flights on the TransNusa website at www.transnusa.co.id, through any secure online travel agent, through authorized travel agents in Singapore and Indonesia.TransNusa’s Primary International Media Contact:Trina Thomas Rajtrina@myqaseh.org+60124992672 (whatsapp only) Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

RMB 2 Billion Investment Leverages Approximately RMB 8 Billion in Book Value Gains: Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) Enters the Monetization Phase of Its Robotics Investments

HONG KONG, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shoucheng Holdings’ (0697.HK) investments in the robotics sector are moving from early-stage positioning toward value realization.Management has disclosed that, by the end of 2025, the Company—through multiple industry funds under its management—had cumulatively invested more than RMB 2 billion across the broader robotics industry chain, covering more than 20 companies. According to the Chairman’s Statement for 2025, the valuation of the investment portfolio of the Beijing Robot Industry Development Investment Fund (Limited Partnership) increased by approximately fourfold. On that basis, the corresponding unrealized book gain is estimated at around RMB 8 billion. The robotics business has therefore become one of the most closely watched sources of incremental upside for Shoucheng Holdings in the near term.Based on disclosed projects, Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics strategy is not a series of isolated bets, but rather a systematic deployment across the industry chain. In the field of embodied intelligence and robotics, the Company has made concentrated investments in more than 20 leading companies, including Unitree Robotics, Noetix Robotics, Galbot, DEEP Robotics, Booster Robotics, and Galaxea AI. In the latest Chairman’s Statement, Chairman Zhao Tianyang characterized this approach as “track-level deployment”.Unlike some purely financial investors, Shoucheng Holdings is advancing its robotics business from simply “holding equity stakes” to “operating an industry”. Following an integrated path of “investment + operations + ecosystem,” the Company is building capabilities centered on “funds + scenarios + industry chain,” providing robotics companies with capital support, application scenarios, supply-chain integration, and commercialization pathways. On the offline channel side, its robotics consumer experience brand, Taozhu New Creation, has established five stores in Beijing, with locations including Shougang Park, Beijing Capital International Airport Terminals 2 and 3, and Wangfujing APM, among other core venues. To date, the Company has signed agreements with nearly 100 robotics companies as authorized agents.Market analysts note that the valuation logic for Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics business is transitioning from book valuations in the primary market toward more observable pricing in the capital markets. As a representative investment within Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics portfolio, Unitree Robotics—together with its IPO progress—provides the market with a clearer anchor for assessing the value of Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics assets.From a longer-term perspective, the data points of “more than RMB 2 billion invested, more than 20 companies covered, and portfolio valuation increasing approximately fourfold to around RMB 8 billion” already outline the basic contours of Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics strategy:At the front end, the Company secures leading projects through its funds.In the mid-stage, it accelerates commercialization through channels and service systems.At the back end, it opens up exit and re-rating opportunities through IPOs and capital operations.As projects such as Unitree Robotics move into the capital-market spotlight, the book value of Shoucheng Holdings’ robotics investments, its industrial synergy capabilities, and its subsequent monetization path are becoming increasingly clear. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) and Demora Foundation Execute Technology Integration Agreement to Power the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform

PHILADELPHIA, PA AND WILMINGTON, DE, Apr 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), an AI-driven data monetization, RWA tokenization, and Web 3.0 infrastructure company, and Demora Foundation, the Delaware-incorporated governing organization of the Demora Chain ecosystem (governed under JP3E Holdings Inc.), today announced the execution of a Technology Integration Agreement establishing Datavault AI as the formal AI data intelligence and RWA tokenization technology partner for the K-Entertainment & K-Wave Global Platform - the integrated K2Global + Demora Foundation ecosystem that converts Korean cultural IP, live entertainment, and K-Wave soft power into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products, deployed across three US Innovation K-Wave Cities: Atlanta (GA), Dallas (TX), and New York Tri-State.K-WAVE AUDIENCE SCALE200M+Global Hallyu Fans · 156 Countries$40B+K-Wave Annual Economic Impact (KOFICE 2024)$14B+K-Pop Revenue 2025E (Live + Streaming + Merch)120M+Dedicated K-Pop Concert Fans Globally500+Korean SMBs · 8 K-Wave Sectors · K2Global Mandate$3B+K-Entertainment Tokenizable Pipeline (DMR-LIVE)3US Innovation K-Wave Cities (ATL · DAL · NY Tri-State)8-14%Target DMR-LIVE Token Yield (Annualized)The Agreement deploys Datavault AI's full enterprise AI stack - Data Vault®, DataValue®, DataScore®, and Information Data Exchange® (IDE) Digital Twin - as the AI data intelligence and RWA/VWA tokenization backbone of Demora Chain, purpose-built to score, value, credentialize, and tokenize K-Entertainment assets - including K-Pop concert revenues, K-Drama IP royalties, K-content digital rights, K-Beauty brands, and K-Food franchises - as yield-bearing instruments settled in DMR (apex RWA) and GMMT (VWA layer) on Demora's dual OP Stack Layer 2.The K-Entertainment Opportunity - 200M+ Fans, $11B-$16B Annual Event Revenue, $3B+ Tokenizable PipelineThe Korean Wave (Hallyu) is the most scalable cultural export engine in the world - and the foundational demand signal for the entire DVLT × Demora Foundation partnership. With 200M+ Hallyu fans across 156 countries generating over $40B in annual economic impact, K-Entertainment represents an institutional-scale, pre-qualified audience base no other RWA protocol can access.K-Entertainment Audience & Tokenizable Pipeline - By VerticalK-Wave VerticalGlobal Fan BaseAnnual Event Revenue Est.Digital / Streaming LayerDMR-LIVE Tokenization OpportunityK-Pop Live Concerts & Tours120M+ dedicated fans$6B - $8B globallyWeverse, YouTube, streaming rights$1.5B+ addressableK-Drama & Film IP Events80M+ drama viewers$2B - $3B IP + premiere circuitNetflix, Disney+, local OTT licensing$600M+ addressableK-Food & Culinary Festivals50M+ global K-Food consumers$800M - $1.2B festivals/franchiseExport brands, franchise licensing$250M+ addressableK-Beauty Brand Events & Launches60M+ active K-Beauty consumers$1B - $1.5B experiential marketingD2C, influencer, brand collab$300M+ addressableGaming, Esports & Webtoon Festivals40M+ K-gaming & esports fans$1.2B - $2B event + IPStreaming, IP licensing, game merch$400M+ addressableTOTAL K-Entertainment TAM200M+ Hallyu Fans (composite)$11B - $16B annual event revenue$5B+ digital overlay$3B+ tokenizable pipelineDMR-LIVE Protocol - K-Entertainment RWA Tokenization EngineAt the core of the DVLT × Demora Foundation partnership is DMR-LIVE - the K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol that converts live event cash flows (ticket receivables, venue revenues, VIP hospitality, IP/sponsorship contracts) into yield-bearing digital assets settled on Demora Chain. Datavault AI provides the AI data intelligence layer that makes DMR-LIVE institutional-grade.DMR-LIVE - Projected Deployment & Deal ScalePhase 1 · 0-6 MonthsPilot Launch5-10 K-Wave flagship events (US + Korea)DMR-LIVE token launch on Demora Chain$25M - $50M initial pool issuance500K - 1M live attendeesInstitutional LP onboarding (Reg D)Phase 2 · 6-18 MonthsScale & Liquidity20-40 multi-genre eventsUS, Korea, Africa, SE Asia$100M - $300M issuance target3M - 8M live + digital viewersSWF / Ex-Im institutional channelPhase 3 · 18-36 MonthsGlobal Integration100+ events per annual cycleGlobal deployment (20+ countries)$300M+ annual issuance run-rate15M - 30M annual audienceNASDAQ SPAC pathway for K2GlobalDatavault AI - Powering K-Entertainment IP Intelligence & TokenizationDatavault AI's enterprise platform serves as the data intelligence layer that transforms K-Entertainment assets from illiquid cultural IP into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products:K-Pop & Content IP - IDE Digital Twin & NIL CredentialingOn-chain digital twin representations of K-Pop artist brands, K-Drama IP rights, digital content royalties, and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) credentials - enabling programmable IP monetization and VWA issuance on GMMT layer.K-Entertainment Asset Valuation - DataScore® AI AgentsAI-based scoring and valuation of K-Pop artist tour revenue forecasts, K-Drama IP licensing streams, K-content streaming rights, and live event cash flow projections - providing the institutional-grade data oracle powering DMR-LIVE token pricing.Franchise & Brand Asset Scoring - DataValue®Comprehensive valuation scoring for K-Beauty brands, K-Food franchise systems, and K-Fashion design IP - preparing these assets for DMR-denominated RWA tokenization and cross-border distribution settlement on Demora Chain.Entertainment & Sports Vertical - HPC Software LicensingHigh-performance compute infrastructure for real-time K-Wave asset valuation, streaming rights scoring, and DMR-denominated tokenization at institutional scale - spanning K-Pop, K-Drama, K-Gaming, and K-Esports verticals.Provenance & Compliance - Data Vault® + Web 3.0 Immutable MetadataEnterprise data management and immutable provenance framework for K-Entertainment IP registrations, royalty flow traceability, and institutional-grade KYC/AML compliance aligned with Demora Chain's DMR settlement requirements.Global Digital Infrastructure Platform - Three-Layer ArchitectureThe DVLT partnership operates across the three-layer JP3E platform architecture - with K-Entertainment as the lead vertical:Platform LayerRole & DVLT Integration PointK2Global (Layer 3 - Application)Asset origination layer: 500+ Korean SMBs across 8 K-Wave sectors. K-Entertainment leads - K-Pop concert IP, K-Drama rights, K-Beauty brands, K-Food franchises. K2Global identifies the real-world and IP assets that DVLT's DataScore® and IDE Digital Twin will score, value, and credentialize for tokenization on Demora Chain.JP3E Holdings (Structure & Access)Institutional governance and capital structure layer. Structures regulatory compliance (Clean Wall separation), OTC → NASDAQ pathway, and sovereign capital access. DVLT's KYC/AML-compliant Web3 data management integrates at this governance layer.Demora Foundation (Layer 1 - Tokenize & Liquidate)Converts illiquid K-Entertainment and K-Wave infrastructure assets into tradable DMR-denominated RWA and GMMT-powered VWA instruments via Demora Chain's dual OP Stack Layer 2. DVLT's HPC-powered tokenization platform and immutable metadata framework are the core technology input at this layer - enabling LP waterfall yield + DMR token upside.K-Wave Cities Deployment - DVLT Integration by SectorThe Technology Integration Agreement positions Datavault AI as the enterprise data intelligence and tokenization technology partner across all eight K-Wave growth sectors in three US Innovation Cities - with K-Entertainment as the flagship commercial vertical:K-Wave SectorDVLT Platform ApplicationEntertainment - K-Pop, Drama IP, Digital Content & MediaFLAGSHIP VERTICAL - IDE Digital Twin & NIL credentialing for K-Pop artist IP, K-Drama content rights, and digital royalty tokenization as VWA on GMMT; DataScore® for AI-based content asset valuation and live event revenue forecasting; DMR-LIVE protocol integration for K-Pop concert receivables tokenization as RWA on DMRFood & Beverage - K-Food Franchise, Cuisine & ExportDataValue® for franchise system and supply chain asset scoring; J1Manna DMR RWA settlement for cross-border distribution contracts through Innovation City hubsBeauty & Cosmetics - K-Beauty Brands, Skincare & BiotechDVLT healthcare HPC licensing applied to K-Beauty O-Min, biotech supply chains; IDE Digital Twin for K-Longevity (NovocellBio NK cell) clinical supply RWA tokenizationTechnology / AI - IoT, Robotics & BlockchainDataScore® AI agents for KORECEN biometric patent (13 KIPO finger-vein) valuation as RWA; DVLT Web 3.0 enterprise data management for IoT/robotics SMB IP assetsManufacturing - Advanced Materials, EV Components & BatteriesDVLT immutable metadata for critical minerals provenance; IDE Digital Twin for K-Defense, dual-use hardware supply chain traceability on DMRHealthcare / Bio - Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices & TelehealthDVLT healthcare HPC licensing and DataValue® for NovocellBio NK cell manufacturing capacity and clinical supply agreement tokenization as K-Longevity RWA on DMRFashion - Contemporary Design & Textile InnovationIDE NIL credentialing for brand and design IP; DataScore® for O-Min fashion IP asset valuation as VWA on GMMT; cross-border distribution RWA on DMREducation / EdTech - E-Learning Platforms & Global CertificationDVLT Web 3.0 data management for SaaS-model EdTech platform data assets; DataScore® for certification IP valuation feeding Demora flywheel programmable yield via DMRStatements"Datavault AI was built for exactly this moment - when AI-powered data intelligence meets institutional blockchain infrastructure at a global scale. The K2Global Innovation K-Wave platform, with K-Entertainment as its flagship vertical, represents one of the most compelling real-world asset mandates in the market today: 200M+ Hallyu fans, $14B+ in K-Pop revenue, 500+ Korean SMBs, three US Innovation Cities, and a two-token blockchain architecture built for institutional settlement. Our Data Vault®, DataValue®, DataScore®, and Digital Twin platforms are the intelligence layer that transforms K-Entertainment IP - from K-Pop concert revenues and K-Drama royalties to K-Beauty brands and K-Food franchises - from illiquid cultural assets into scalable, liquid digital financial products. We are proud to be the technology partner of choice for the JP3E platform."- Nathaniel Bradley, CEO, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT)"The Datavault AI partnership is a defining moment for the Global Digital Infrastructure Platform - and specifically for DMR-LIVE, our K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol. K-Entertainment is not merely one of eight K-Wave sectors; it is the cultural demand engine that drives all of them. With 200M+ Hallyu fans, $40B+ in annual K-Wave economic impact, and a $3B+ tokenizable K-Entertainment pipeline, DVLT's AI-powered data valuation, Digital Twin technology, and enterprise tokenization stack provide precisely the intelligence infrastructure required to convert Korean cultural IP into institutional-grade, on-chain financial products at global scale. Together, we are building the operating system for K-Wave infrastructure finance."- John K. Park, Chairman & CEO, Demora Foundation / JP3E Holdings Inc.About Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT)Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) is an AI-driven data monetization, RWA tokenization, and Web 3.0 infrastructure company headquartered at One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2400, Philadelphia, PA 19103. DVLT provides enterprise-grade platforms including Information Data Exchange® (Digital Twin / NIL credentialing), Data Vault®, DataValue®, and DataScore® AI agents, and HPC-powered data valuation and secure monetization infrastructure spanning fintech, healthcare, real estate, and sports & entertainment verticals - including the full K-Entertainment sector. CEO: Nathaniel Bradley. Website: www.datavaultsite.comAbout Demora FoundationDemora Foundation is the institutional governance entity of Demora Chain - a dual OP Stack Layer 2 on Ethereum (target: 560,000+ TPS, USD1 gas model) designed for stablecoin finance, RWA tokenization, and VWA (Virtual Wealth Asset) creation at institutional scale. Demora Foundation governs the DMR-LIVE K-Entertainment RWA tokenization protocol as the flagship product of its K2Global Innovation K-Wave Cities deployment. Demora Foundation is incorporated in Delaware and governed under JP3E Holdings Inc. Website: demora.foundationMedia Contacts:John K. Park, Chairman & CEO - JP3E Holdings Inc. / Demora FoundationJohn.park@jp3e.com | www.jp3e.com | demora.foundationAlan Wallace, Head of Public Relations - Datavault AI / marketing@dvlt.aiInvestor ContactEdward Barger, VP, Investor Relations - Datavault AI, ir@dvlt.ai - ebarger@dvlt.aiSOURCE: Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Datavault AI Inc.(纳斯达克代码:DVLT)与Demora基金会签署技术整合协议,共同打造韩流娱乐全球平台

宾夕法尼亚州费城及特拉华州威尔明顿, 2026年4月2日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 人工智能驱动的数据变现、RWA代币化及Web 3.0基础设施公司Datavault AI Inc.(纳斯达克代码:DVLT),与特拉华州注册的Demora Chain生态系统管理组织Demora Foundation(由JP3E Holdings Inc.管理) 今日宣布签署技术整合协议,确立Datavault AI作为“K-娱乐与韩流全球平台”(即整合K2Global与Demora Foundation生态系统的平台)的正式AI数据智能及RWA代币化技术合作伙伴。该平台致力于将韩国文化IP、现场娱乐及韩流软实力转化为机构级别的链上金融产品,并部署于美国三大创新韩流城市: 亚特兰大(佐治亚州)、达拉斯(得克萨斯州)以及纽约三州地区。K-WAVE 受众规模2亿+全球韩流粉丝 · 156个国家400亿美元+K-Wave年度经济影响(韩国文化产业振兴院2024年数据)140亿美元+ 2025年K-Pop预计收入 (现场演出 + 流媒体 + 周边商品)1.2亿+ 全球忠实K-Pop演唱会粉丝500+ 韩国中小企业 · 8大韩流产业领域 · K2Global战略30亿美元+ K-娱乐可代币化项目储备(DMR-LIVE)3 美国创新韩流城市(亚特兰大·达拉斯·纽约三州地区)8-14% DMR-LIVE代币目标收益率(年化)该协议部署了Datavault AI的完整企业级AI技术栈——Data Vault®、DataValue®、DataScore®以及Information Data Exchange®(IDE)数字孪生技术——作为Demora Chain的AI数据智能及RWA/VWA代币化核心架构。该架构专为对K-娱乐资产进行评分、估值、认证及代币化而设计,涵盖K-Pop演唱会收入、韩剧IP版税、 韩流内容数字版权、韩妆品牌及韩式餐饮特许经营权——将其转化为以 DMR(顶级 RWA)和 GMMT(VWA 层)结算的生息工具,部署于 Demora 的双 OP 堆栈 Layer 2 上。韩流娱乐机遇——2 亿+粉丝、110 亿至 160 亿美元年度活动收入、30 亿+美元可代币化项目储备韩流(Hallyu)是全球最具可扩展性的文化出口引擎,也是DVLT × Demora基金会整个合作关系的根本需求信号。韩流粉丝遍布156个国家,总数超过2亿,每年创造超过400亿美元的经济影响,K-娱乐代表着一个机构级别的、经过预先筛选的受众群体,这是其他任何RWA协议都无法触及的。K-娱乐受众与可代币化项目储备——按垂直领域划分韩流垂直领域全球粉丝群体年度活动收入估算数字/流媒体层DMR-LIVE 代币化机遇 K-Pop 现场演唱会及巡演1.2亿+忠实粉丝 全球60亿至80亿美元Weverse、YouTube、流媒体版权 15亿美元+可触达市场韩剧及电影IP活动8000万+剧集观众20亿至30亿美元IP及首映巡回Netflix、Disney+、本地OTT授权6亿美元+可触达市场 韩餐与美食节5000万+全球韩餐消费者8亿至12亿美元 节庆/特许经营出口品牌、特许经营授权 2.5亿美元+可触达市场韩妆品牌活动与新品发布6000万+活跃韩妆消费者10亿至15亿美元体验式营销D2C、网红营销、品牌联名3亿美元+潜在市场规模游戏、电竞及网络漫画节4000万+韩式游戏与电竞粉丝12亿至20亿美元的活动及IP直播、IP授权、游戏周边4亿+美元可触达市场 韩流娱乐总目标受众2亿+韩流粉丝(综合)110亿至160亿美元年度活动收入50亿美元以上数字增值30亿美元以上可通证化项目储备DMR-LIVE协议——韩流娱乐RWA代币化引擎DVLT 与 Demora 基金会合作的核心是 DMR-LIVE——这一韩国娱乐 RWA 代币化协议,可将现场活动现金流(门票应收款、场馆收入、VIP 接待、IP/赞助合同)转化为基于 Demora Chain 结算的生息数字资产。Datavault AI 提供的 AI 数据智能层,使 DMR-LIVE 达到机构级标准。DMR-LIVE - 预计部署与交易规模第一阶段 · 0-6个月试点启动5-10场K-Wave旗舰活动(美国 + 韩国)在 Demora Chain 上推出 DMR-LIVE 代币初始池发行量 2,500 万至 5,000 万美元50 万至 100 万现场观众机构流动性提供商(LP)接入(Reg D)第二阶段 · 6-18 个月规模与流动性20-40 场多类型活动美国、韩国、非洲、东南亚1 亿至 3 亿美元发行目标300 万至 800 万现场及线上观众主权财富基金(SWF)/进出口银行(Ex-Im)机构渠道第三阶段 · 18-36个月全球整合每年100余场活动全球部署(20多个国家)3亿美元以上年度发行规模1500万至3000万年度受众K2Global的纳斯达克SPAC上市路径Datavault AI——赋能韩流娱乐IP智能分析与通证化Datavault AI的企业级平台作为数据智能层,将韩流娱乐资产从缺乏流动性的文化IP转化为机构级别的链上金融产品:K-Pop及内容IP——IDE数字孪生与NIL凭证认证通过链上数字孪生技术,对K-Pop艺人品牌、韩剧IP权益、数字内容版税及NIL(姓名、肖像、形象)凭证进行建模——从而在GMMT层实现可编程的IP变现及VWA代币发行。韩流娱乐资产估值 - DataScore® AI 代理基于 AI 的评分与估值,涵盖 K-Pop 艺人巡演收入预测、韩剧 IP 授权流、韩流内容流媒体版权以及现场活动现金流预测——提供机构级数据预言机,驱动 DMR-LIVE 代币定价。特许经营与品牌资产评分 - DataValue®针对韩系美妆品牌、韩式餐饮特许经营体系及韩系时尚设计知识产权进行全面估值评分,为这些资产在Demora Chain上进行以DMR为计价单位的RWA代币化及跨境分发结算做好准备。娱乐与体育垂直领域 - HPC软件授权面向机构级规模的高性能计算基础设施,用于韩流资产的实时估值、流媒体版权评分及DMR计价的代币化——覆盖K-Pop、韩剧、K-Gaming及K-Esports垂直领域。溯源与合规 - Data Vault® + Web 3.0不可篡改元数据面向K-娱乐知识产权注册、版税流向追溯以及符合Demora Chain DMR结算要求的机构级KYC/AML合规的企业数据管理与不可篡改溯源框架。全球数字基础设施平台 - 三层架构DVLT 合作伙伴关系基于三层 JP3E 平台架构运作,以韩流娱乐为主要垂直领域:平台层角色与 DVLT 集成点K2Global(第 3 层 - 应用层)资产生成层:覆盖8大韩流领域的500多家韩国中小企业。K-Entertainment主导——K-Pop演唱会IP、韩剧版权、K-Beauty品牌、K-Food特许经营权。K2Global识别现实世界及IP资产,由DVLT的DataScore®和IDE数字孪生进行评分、估值及凭证化,以便在Demora Chain上进行代币化。JP3E Holdings(架构与准入)机构治理与资本结构层。构建合规架构(清洁墙隔离)、场外交易→纳斯达克上市路径,并实现主权资本准入。DVLT符合KYC/AML要求的Web3数据管理在此治理层实现集成。Demora基金会(第1层——代币化与变现)通过Demora Chain的双OP堆栈Layer 2,将非流动性的K-娱乐及K-Wave基础设施资产转化为可交易的DMR计价RWA及GMMT驱动的VWA金融工具。DVLT的HPC驱动代币化平台与不可篡改的元数据框架是该层的核心技术输入——实现LP级联收益+DMR代币增值空间。                  K-Wave城市部署——按行业领域整合DVLT该技术整合协议确立了Datavault AI作为企业数据智能与代币化技术合作伙伴的地位,覆盖美国三大创新城市中的全部八个K-Wave增长领域,其中K-娱乐作为旗舰商业垂直领域:K-Wave领域DVLT平台应用娱乐——K-Pop、电视剧IP、数字内容与媒体旗舰垂直领域——IDE数字孪生及NIL认证,用于K-Pop艺人IP、韩剧内容版权及数字版税代币化(作为GMMT上的VWA);DataScore®用于基于AI的内容资产估值及现场活动收入预测;DMR-LIVE协议集成,用于K-Pop演唱会应收账款代币化(作为DMR上的RWA)食品与饮料 - 韩式餐饮特许经营、美食及出口DataValue® 用于特许经营体系及供应链资产评分;通过创新城枢纽,利用 J1Manna DMR RWA 结算跨境分销合同美容与化妆品 - 韩系美妆品牌、护肤及生物技术DVLT医疗保健HPC许可应用于韩系美妆品牌O-Min及生物技术供应链;IDE数字孪生技术用于K-Longevity(NovocellBio NK细胞)临床供应RWA代币化科技/人工智能 - 物联网、机器人与区块链DataScore® AI代理用于KORECEN生物识别专利(13项KIPO指静脉专利)作为RWA的估值;DVLT Web 3.0企业数据管理,用于物联网/机器人领域中小企业的知识产权资产制造业 - 先进材料、电动汽车零部件及电池DVLT不可篡改元数据用于关键矿产溯源;IDE数字孪生技术应用于K-Defense,基于DMR的双用途硬件供应链可追溯性医疗保健 / 生物科技 - 制药、医疗器械及远程医疗DVLT医疗保健HPC授权及DataValue®,用于NovocellBio NK细胞生产能力与临床供应协议的代币化,作为K-Longevity基于DMR的RWA时尚——当代设计与纺织创新IDE NIL 品牌及设计知识产权认证;DataScore® 基于 GMMT 模型对 O-Min 时尚知识产权资产进行 VWA 估值;基于 DMR 模型对跨境分销进行 RWA 估值教育/教育科技 - 在线学习平台与全球认证DVLT Web 3.0 数据管理,用于 SaaS 模式教育科技平台的数据资产;DataScore® 用于认证知识产权估值,通过 DMR 为 Demora 飞轮提供可编程收益声明“Datavault AI正是为这一时刻而生——当人工智能驱动的数据智能与全球规模的机构级区块链基础设施相遇之时。以K-娱乐为旗舰垂直领域的K2Global创新K-Wave平台,代表了当今市场上最具吸引力的现实资产项目之一:2亿+韩流粉丝、140亿美元+的K-Pop收入、500+家韩国中小企业、三个美国创新城市,以及专为机构结算打造的双代币区块链架构。我们的Data Vault®、DataValue®、DataScore®及Digital Twin平台构成了智能层,将K-Entertainment知识产权——从K-Pop演唱会收入、韩剧版税到K-Beauty品牌及K-Food特许经营——从非流动性文化资产转化为可扩展、高流动性的数字金融产品。我们很荣幸能成为JP3E平台的首选技术合作伙伴。"- 纳撒尼尔·布拉德利(Nathaniel Bradley),Datavault AI Inc.(纳斯达克代码:DVLT)首席执行官“与Datavault AI的合作是全球数字基础设施平台——特别是我们的K-娱乐RWA代币化协议DMR-LIVE——的一个关键时刻。K-娱乐不仅仅是八大韩流产业领域之一,它是驱动所有这些领域的文化需求引擎。凭借2亿余韩流粉丝、400亿美元以上的年度K-Wave经济影响,以及30亿美元以上的可代币化K-娱乐项目储备,DVLT的AI驱动数据估值、数字孪生技术及企业级代币化技术栈,恰恰提供了将韩国文化IP转化为全球规模机构级链上金融产品所需的智能基础设施。我们将携手构建韩流基础设施金融的操作系统。"- John K. Park,Demora Foundation / JP3E Holdings Inc. 董事长兼首席执行官关于 Datavault AI Inc. (纳斯达克代码:DVLT)Datavault AI Inc. (纳斯达克代码:DVLT) 是一家以人工智能为驱动的数据变现、RWA 通证化及 Web 3.0 基础设施公司,总部位于宾夕法尼亚州费城市场街 2005 号 One Commerce Square 大厦 2400 室(邮编 19103)。DVLT提供企业级平台,包括Information Data Exchange®(数字孪生/NIL认证)、Data Vault®、DataValue®和DataScore®人工智能代理,以及由高性能计算(HPC)驱动的数据估值和安全变现基础设施,业务覆盖金融科技、医疗保健、房地产以及体育与娱乐垂直领域——包括整个K-娱乐产业。首席执行官:纳撒尼尔·布拉德利。网站:www.datavaultsite.com关于 Demora 基金会Demora 基金会是 Demora Chain 的机构治理实体——Demora Chain 是一个基于以太坊的双 OP Stack Layer 2 解决方案(目标:560,000+ TPS,美元计价 gas 模型),专为机构级别的稳定币金融、RWA 通证化和 VWA(虚拟财富资产)创建而设计。Demora基金会管理着DMR-LIVE韩流娱乐RWA代币化协议,该协议是其K2Global创新“韩流城市”部署的旗舰产品。Demora基金会注册于特拉华州,由JP3E Holdings Inc.管理。网站:demora.foundation媒体联系人:John K. Park,董事长兼首席执行官 - JP3E Holdings Inc. / Demora基金会John.park@jp3e.com  | www.jp3e.com  | demora.foundationAlan Wallace,公关总监 - Datavault AI / marketing@dvlt.ai投资者联系Edward Barger,投资者关系副总裁 - Datavault AI,ir@dvlt.ai - ebarger@dvlt.ai来源:Datavault AI Inc Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

AI低质内容正在频繁涌入 YouTube 儿童平台——200多机构呼吁全面禁止

(SeaPRwire) -   超过200个儿童权益倡导团体和专家要求YouTube在其儿童平台上彻底禁止AI生成的“糟粕”内容,他们认为这些低质量、算法生成的视频正在重塑儿童的大脑,并在父母和监管机构视而不见的情况下赚取数百万美元。 这封公开信由儿童倡导组织Fairplay组织,致信YouTube首席执行官Neal Mohan和Google首席执行官Sundar Pichai,获得了超过135个组织的签署。签署方包括美国教师联合会和美国咨询协会,以及知名研究人员,如《焦虑的一代》作者Jonathan Haidt。信件的撰写者表示,YouTube不仅未能阻止AI糟粕内容触及儿童,还积极从中获利。 “AI生成的视频实际上只是YouTube平台在与儿童互动方面已经存在的无数问题的一个升级,”Fairplay的“幼儿线下茁壮成长”项目主任Rachel Franz告诉媒体。“解决这个AI糟粕现象很重要,但同样重要的是要追究YouTube的责任,因为其平台的设计就是为了吸引用户花费更多时间,而这些方式不一定与AI相关。” 到底什么是‘AI糟粕’? 这个术语指的是涌入YouTube等平台的大批量AI生成视频浪潮。这类内容制作成本低廉,通常怪异或无意义,旨在抓住并保持年轻(或任何)观众的注意力。亲爱的读者,这些视频确实很怪异:卡通动物以诡异谷美学风格执行重复性任务;信息混乱的虚假“教育”视频;或是没有任何纯粹目的的催眠循环。《纽约时报》在二月份的一项调查中记录了这一现象,发现此类视频遍布YouTube Kids,而YouTube曾将该平台宣传为适合儿童的安全、经过策划的空间。 “如此多的AI生成内容,其设计初衷确实是劫持儿童的注意力,尤其是那些刚刚开始发展冲动控制能力的幼儿,它们真的会扭曲现实、制造混乱,并影响儿童理解他们周围世界的方式,”拥有早期儿童发展背景的Franz说。“这本身不是一个育儿问题。平台正持续以让年轻用户几乎无法避免的方式向他们推荐AI内容。” 经济激励是惊人的。Fairplay发现,针对儿童的热门AI糟粕频道年收入超过425万美元,一些创作者公开宣传从“无情节、令人着迷的AI内容”中获利。信件认为,除非平台移除这些视频创作者的经济激励,否则任何政策都不够。 “在YouTube上针对8岁以下儿童的视频中,实际上只有大约5%是高质量的。而且在那5%中,关于它们是否真的高质量也存在争议,”Franz说。然而,YouTube认为这个数字与其标准政策不符。 “我们对YouTube Kids中的内容有高标准,包括将应用中的AI生成内容限制在一小部分高质量频道内,”YouTube发言人Boot Bullwinkle在一份声明中告诉媒体。“我们还为家长提供了屏蔽频道的选项。在整个YouTube平台上,我们优先考虑AI内容的透明度,对我们自己的AI工具生成的内容进行标注,并要求创作者披露逼真的AI内容。我们一直在改进我们的方法,以跟上生态系统的发展步伐。” 如何解决 该联盟援引儿童发展研究来论证这并非一个小众问题。即使是成年人也可能难以正确识别AI生成的内容,正确率只有大约50%。更令人担忧的是,反复接触会使人们更倾向于将AI图像视为真实,即使在被告知是假的之后。对于大脑仍在构建现实基本图式的幼儿来说,这种伤害会随着时间的推移而加剧。 Fairplay的要求是结构性的,而非表面性的。该联盟呼吁YouTube在整个平台上明确标注所有AI生成内容;在YouTube Kids中完全禁止AI生成内容;并在主YouTube平台上禁止AI生成的“面向儿童”内容。Fairplay希望YouTube禁止其算法向18岁以下的用户推荐AI内容;引入默认关闭的家长开关以禁用AI内容;并停止所有针对儿童的AI生成内容的投资。 最后一项要求直接针对YouTube对Animaj的投资,这是一家由Google的AI Futures Fund支持的AI驱动儿童娱乐工作室。“YouTube通过收购Animaj,本质上是在投资伤害婴儿,”Franz说。 在Bullwinkle给媒体的声明中,这位发言人证实YouTube正在为YouTube Kids开发专门的AI标签,但未提供时间表。YouTube首席执行官Neal Mohan在其年度信件中已将“管理AI糟粕”列为优先事项。信中写道:“为了减少低质量AI内容的传播,我们正在积极构建我们已有的、在打击垃圾信息和点击诱饵方面非常成功的系统,并减少低质量、重复性内容的传播。” Bullwinkle还指出,《纽约时报》文章中提到的15个频道并不在YouTube Kids上,并且平台已移除了违反其儿童安全政策的视频。但对Franz来说,这还不够。 “不应该由个别研究人员指出几个频道作为例子,说它们在做可能伤害儿童的事情,并以此作为YouTube决定踢出平台的依据。我们在‘艾莎门’事件中看到,当时YouTube从其平台移除了15万个视频和数百个不同的频道,”Franz说。她指的是2017年的一桩丑闻,当时YouTube和YouTube Kids上有数千个视频使用熟悉的儿童角色,如《冰雪奇缘》中的艾莎和小猪佩奇,来隐藏令人深感不安的内容,包括图形暴力、性主题和吸毒,所有这些都披着算法友好的标签,如“教育”和“趣味”,以绕过过滤器并触及幼儿。 “所以我们知道YouTube有能力大规模监控、追踪和移除这些视频,但现在,他们采取的是创可贴式的方法,那些获得媒体报道的频道——似乎就是他们会采取行动的,”Franz继续说道。“但这并没有解决整体问题。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

SpaceX 密地提交首次公开募股申请,在人工智能竞争对手之前

(SeaPRwire) -   据知情人士透露,SpaceX 已秘密提交首次公开募股(IPO)申请,这使其成为埃隆·马斯克(Elon Musk)旗下这家火箭、卫星和人工智能公司离实现有史以来最大规模上市更近一步。 知情人士表示,该公司已向美国证券交易委员会(U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)提交了其IPO注册草案,他们要求匿名,因为该信息尚未公开。此举使SpaceX有望在6月份上市,这将使其成为可能的三家巨头IPO公司中的第一家,领先于OpenAI和Anthropic PBC。 SpaceX 的代表尚未立即回应置评请求。 知情人士称,SpaceX 在IPO中的估值可能超过1.75万亿美元。该公司此前以1.25万亿美元的估值收购了马斯克的人工智能初创公司xAI。 在保密性文件中,公司可以在信息公开前获得监管机构的反馈并进行修改。预计在后续文件中将披露发行细节,包括将出售的股票数量和价格区间。 据彭博社报道,SpaceX 的上市融资额可能高达750亿美元。如果达到这一规模,将远超沙特阿美(Saudi Aramco)2019年290亿美元的上市纪录。 知情人士称,SpaceX 正在告知潜在的IPO投资者,预计本月将收到公司高管的简报。所谓的“试水”(testing-the-waters)投资者会议可能会包含更多支持其估值目标细节的信息。 知情人士称,SpaceX 已安排Bank of America Corp.、Citigroup Inc.、Goldman Sachs Group Inc.、JPMorgan Chase & Co. 和 Morgan Stanley 担任此次IPO的高级角色,并已增加了更多银行参与其中。 知情人士称,SpaceX 还在与国际银行合作,这些银行负责在特定地区接收IPO订单,由Citigroup协调其角色。他们表示,Barclays Plc 负责英国业务,Deutsche Bank AG 和 UBS Group AG 则负责欧洲订单。 据彭博社报道,Royal Bank of Canada 负责管理加拿大的股票订单,Mizuho Financial Group Inc. 负责亚洲订单,Macquarie Group Ltd. 则专注于澳大利亚。 据一位知情人士透露,该公司正在考虑在上市时采用双重股权结构,这可能会赋予马斯克等内部人士额外的投票权,以主导决策。此次IPO预计将包含大量散户部分,SpaceX 可能将高达30%的发行份额分配给小投资者。 作为全球最繁忙的火箭发射公司,SpaceX 以其猎鹰9号(Falcon 9)火箭主导着航天产业,该火箭能够将卫星和人员送入轨道。马斯克表示,该公司正专注于在月球建立基地,然后继续其长期以来将人类送往火星的使命。 SpaceX 也是通过其星链(Starlink)系统提供低地球轨道互联网服务的行业领导者,该系统由数千颗卫星组成,服务于数百万客户。 据 Bloomberg Intelligence 称,该公司火箭发射计划和星链卫星贡献了大部分收入,预计到2026年将接近200亿美元,而xAI的收入可能不到10亿美元。本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

特朗普将于周三就伊朗战争向全国发表讲话——以下是值得关注之处

(SeaPRwire) -   “四月是最残忍的月份,”T.S. Eliot 写道。 自年初以来,美国原油价格几乎翻了一番,霍尔木兹海峡仍或多或少地被封锁,从汽车到航班,甚至那些依赖塑料或半导体(为手机或人人都在热议的新AI技术提供动力)的商品,几乎所有东西的成本都在上涨,四月确实正在成为一个非常残忍的月份。唐纳德·特朗普总统将于美国东部时间周三晚9点向全国发表讲话,白宫称之为“关于伊朗的重要更新”——这是自美国和以色列于2月28日发动袭击以来,他首次在黄金时段发表讲话。此次讲话将在所有四大主要广播电视网播出,迫使原定节目让路,其中包括《The Masked Singer》的季终集和《Survivor》的特别节目。 此次讲话发表之际,美国汽油平均价格已突破每加仑4美元,特朗普的民意支持率在最新民调中已跌破40%,而他仍在推进一场大多数美国人表示反对的战争。从政治角度看,对特朗普而言,解释这场战争——谁、什么、为什么以及何时——的压力已变得不可避免。 特朗普可能会说什么 根据特朗普自己的评论和白宫泄露的信息,大致轮廓已经清晰可见。过去一天,特朗普反复告诉记者,他有一个2-3周的计划来结束行动,这与他周三早些时候对Reuters的言论一致,即美国将“很快撤出伊朗”,并在需要时可以进行“定点打击”。这种表述似乎是一次胜利巡游:特朗普已经声称“实现了全面政权更迭”,尽管伊朗实际上并没有新政府,并表示美国的行动确保了伊朗永远不会获得核武器。 Eurasia Group高级分析师、伊朗和石油问题专家Gregory Brew在X上指出,政府似乎正在围绕一个特定的理由达成共识:伊朗正在建造一个导弹和无人机“盾牌”,计划在其背后秘密重建核计划,而美国必须在为时过晚之前采取行动。 “他可能会宣布海峡已完全开放,没有任何问题,”资深石油分析师、Gulf Oil顾问Tom Kloza告诉《》。 “你就是不知道。” 停火局面比公开表态所暗示的要模糊。特朗普在Truth Social上声称伊朗总统已提出停火请求,但德黑兰的公开回应迅速而尖刻:“我们不理会罪犯的妄想和谎言,”马苏德·佩泽什基安总统办公室的一位发言人在X上写道。然而,幕后似乎正在进行真正的外交斡旋。据Bloomberg报道,副总统JD Vance最近在周二与巴基斯坦中间人进行了交谈,传达了一个消息源形容为“严厉”的信息,即特朗普“不耐烦”,并且在达成协议之前,对伊朗基础设施的压力将增加。Vance受特朗普委托私下传达,只要满足某些要求,美国就愿意停火。 作为反击,伊朗国家媒体周三报道称,佩泽什基安将发布一封直接致美国人民的“重要”信件,预计很快就会公布。 Kloza警告说,即使是“停火”这个词在这种语境下也是模糊的。“一个人的停火是另一个人的沸腾战火,”他说。“这不是数学语言。它非常模棱两可。” 霍尔木兹海峡的混乱 目前尚不清楚特朗普的先决条件到底是什么。周二,他告诉欧洲盟友“自己去弄石油”,并表示确保霍尔木兹海峡不再是美国的问题。华尔街对此表示欢迎。到了周三,特朗普在Truth Social上写道,他希望霍尔木兹海峡在停火谈判开始前“开放、自由、畅通”。 阿拉伯联合酋长国对此回应,要求UN授权包括使用武力在内的措施以重新开放海峡,这表明依赖该海峡通行的海湾国家日益绝望。这可能是对市场影响最大的进展:海峡是石油市场最关心的单一变量,而特朗普已经有效地对此洗手(然后又弄脏了手)。 此次讲话是在持续升级的背景下发表的。周三上午,一枚伊朗导弹击中了卡塔尔水域的一艘燃油油轮,而胡塞叛军向以色列发射了第三轮导弹。中东地区已有3000多人丧生,其中包括13名美国军人。周二,一名美国记者在伊拉克被疑似伊朗支持的武装分子绑架。 International Energy Agency称霍尔木兹中断是历史上最大的供应中断。IEA执行董事Fatih Birol周三警告说,四月的情况将比三月糟糕得多,因为战争开始时已在运输途中的石油现在已经交付。 “四月,什么都没有了,”Birol说。 BCA Research的Marko Papic估计,全球已损失450万至500万桶/天的石油,约占全球供应的5%,但他警告说,到4月中旬,随着战略储备耗尽,这个数字将翻倍。Kloza估计,原油、成品油和石化产品的累计损失正接近5亿桶。 “我有一种预感,无论他说什么,都不会产生真正扭转所有这些高价的预期效果,”Kloza说。“我认为我们现在已经开始了一些无法停止的事情。” 战略石油储备的释放——IEA成员国共释放了4亿桶,创历史新高——有所帮助,但Kloza将数学关系形象化:“当你想到每天损失1000万到2000万桶,而只释放130万桶时,很明显,这就像用玩具枪对抗榴弹炮。”本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

危机状态:西方领导人要求民众更多做出牺牲

(SeaPRwire) -   英国和澳大利亚公民正在为他们领导人拒绝谴责的战争付出代价 英国和澳大利亚领导人告诉其公民,由于美以与伊朗的战争,他们需要减少燃料消耗并为数月的困苦做好准备。但基尔·斯塔默和安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯却无法说出谁该为此负责。 英国首相基尔·斯塔默和他的澳大利亚同行安东尼·阿尔巴尼斯于周三向各自国家发表了似乎协调一致的讲话。阿尔巴尼斯说:“[伊朗战争]造成的经济冲击将持续数月,”他告诉澳大利亚人,如果可能的话,尽量改乘公共交通,并承诺削减燃油税,并为“全球局势恶化以及我们的燃料供应严重中断”的可能性做好准备。 他声称:“澳大利亚不是这场战争的积极参与者”,尽管他的政府是世界上第一个支持美国和以色列于2月28日对伊朗发动首轮打击的政府。 斯塔默也表达了类似的观点,宣称“这不是我们的战争”,但警告说“这场战争的影响将影响我们国家的未来”。英国首相承诺,“无论这场风暴多么猛烈,我们都处于有利地位来应对它”,并誓言帮助“重新开放”霍尔木兹海峡。 能源危机有多严重? 美以与伊朗的战争引发了自20世纪70年代以来最严重的能源危机,如果不是历史上的话。世界上约40%的石油来自中东。近三分之一的全球海运原油通过霍尔木兹海峡运输,该水道最窄处不到40公里宽,由于伊朗对油轮的袭击以及西方保险公司犹豫不决,该水道实际上已对海上交通关闭。 此外,伊朗对 hosting American troops 的海湾国家的报复性袭击已导致炼油厂和出口码头停运。卡塔尔是世界液化天然气(LNG)的20%的供应国,近一个月前已完全停止生产。 因此,布伦特原油价格——作为全球80%原油的晴雨表——已连续三周超过每桶100美元,而欧盟的天然气价格已上涨60%,英国则上涨了100%以上。尽管这场危机是全球性的,但其影响在欧盟、英国和澳大利亚尤为严重,这三个地区都制裁了俄罗斯的石油和天然气,在此危机中切断了潜在的生命线。 欧盟曾依赖俄罗斯提供45%的天然气进口,但在2022年后转向更昂贵的美国和卡塔尔供应。由于卡塔尔进口何时恢复尚无眉目,且欧洲通货膨胀飙升,欧洲央行行长Christine Lagarde上周警告说:“我们正面临一场真正的冲击……可能超出我们目前的想象。” 斯塔默和阿尔巴尼斯是否在向美国施压? 霍尔木兹海峡在美以两国对伊朗发动无端袭击期间一直对海上交通开放,当时正值核谈判期间。然而,斯塔默和阿尔巴尼斯在他们的演讲中都没有提及美国或以色列。相反,英国和澳大利亚与欧洲和海湾地区的32个其他美国盟友发表了一份联合声明,将海峡关闭的责任完全归咎于“伊朗的行动”。 声明称:“我们呼吁伊朗立即停止其威胁、布设水雷、无人机和导弹袭击以及其他试图阻止海峡商业航运的企图,”并指责德黑兰对“国际和平与安全构成威胁。” 此外,阿尔巴尼斯已向阿联酋派遣了侦察机、空对空导弹库存和军事人员,而斯塔默则允许美国使用位于Diego Garcia 的英美空军基地攻击伊朗。尽管协助美国进行了一场斯塔默声称“不是我们的”战争,但英国首相却被美国总统Donald Trump公开羞辱。特朗普上个月抱怨说,斯塔默批准使用Diego Garcia“花了太长时间”,并补充说他对他的盟友“非常失望”。 普通民众面临的危机是什么样的? 能源危机最直接的迹象体现在加油站,不断上涨的燃油价格预示着所有依赖石油的其他商品成本的增加:即食品、消费品以及运输它们的手段。 截至4月1日,美国人每加仑汽油(每升1.07美元)的平均价格为4.06美元,高于战争前的约3美元。英国顾客每升支付约2.03美元,澳大利亚人支付约1.79美元——分别比2月份贵15%和44%。在欧盟,荷兰的燃油价格最高,司机每升支付2.73美元。 在俄罗斯,为保护俄罗斯消费者而实施了出口管制,汽油价格目前约为每升0.083美元,低于2月份的0.87美元。 特朗普正在采取什么措施来解决危机? 特朗普承认,一旦冲突结束,燃油价格将会下跌,并预测周二军事行动可能在“两到三周内”停止。然而,他迄今为止对伊朗的言论在声称和平即将来临和威胁要将伊朗炸回“石器时代”直到德黑兰投降之间摇摆不定——每一次语气上的突然转变似乎都旨在安抚能源市场。 在周三发布的一篇Truth Social 帖子中,特朗普声称“伊朗新政权总统……刚刚向美利坚合众国请求停火。”特朗普补充说,一旦霍尔木兹海峡“开放、自由、畅通”,他将给予德黑兰停火。伊朗外交部驳斥了特朗普的说法,称其“虚假”和“毫无根据”。 特朗普定于周三晚些时候发表全国讲话,讨论伊朗问题。他的讲话是否会标志着升级或降级尚不清楚。然而,五角大楼周二宣布向中东部署另一艘航空母舰——USS George H.W. Bush,并且据报道正在制定地面入侵伊朗的计划,冲突和由此产生的能源危机可能会持续更长时间。 本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Microsoft与Chevron达成独家协议,为西德克萨斯州人工智能数据中心园区提供电力

(SeaPRwire) -   石油巨头正在加入数据中心领域的竞争,Chevron 和 Microsoft 已就一项独家协议展开谈判,计划在德克萨斯州西部的油气中心地带,将燃气发电厂与人工智能园区并置建设。如果最终敲定,这笔交易将代表美国石油天然气巨头与大型科技公司之间迄今为止最大规模的合作。 Chevron 正在德克萨斯州西部开发一个装机容量为 2.5 吉瓦的燃气发电中心——足以供应近 200 万户家庭的用电——并已与潜在的超大规模客户进行了数月的谈判。这个价值数十亿美元的项目可扩展至 5 吉瓦,最早可能在 2027 年底开始上线。Chevron 已经与 Engine No. 1 投资公司建立了金融合作伙伴关系,并从 GE Vernova 订购了七台燃气轮机。 "目前尚未敲定任何商业条款,也没有达成最终协议,"Chevron、Microsoft 和 Engine No. 1 在一份声明中表示。 声明称:"这种方法反映了人工智能电力开发方式的一个新兴转变,即通过并置的、'电表后'发电方式,使能源供应更贴近需求,在提供可靠性的同时,有助于避免给区域电力系统增加额外压力。" 美国顶级的石油巨头,Chevron 和 Exxon Mobil,历史上一直置身于电力行业之外,除了 Chevron 为其部分海外油气业务供电。但人工智能的繁荣引发了 Chevron 的战略转向。 在二叠纪盆地,Chevron 每天生产超过 100 万桶石油和天然气(油当量)。特别是天然气资源,使得 Chevron 成为那些希望快速在燃料源附近建设数据中心园区的超大规模公司潜在的有吸引力的合作伙伴。Chevron 表示,它也在考虑在中西部和西部开展并置电力项目。 上周在休斯顿举行的 CERAWeek 能源会议上,Chevron 董事长兼首席执行官 Mike Wirth 表示,公司希望帮助美国在与中国的人工智能竞赛中取得优势,包括帮助超大规模公司解决天然气供电和许可问题。他说,石油巨头和大型科技公司正在以前所未有的方式合作。 "你们看到的是这两个世界正在融合,而电力确实正成为增长的最大限制因素,"Wirth 说。"真正让人们担忧的是电力获取问题,因此你会看到很多富有创意的交易正在达成。我们正在与世界上一些最大的公司努力合作,试图帮助它们发展业务,并成为解决方案的一部分。" Wirth 表示,科技行业已经意识到"你不能拿一根巨大的延长线接到电网,然后插上一个数据中心。" "这确实是一个帮助他们理解我们如何满足其需求的过程,以及他们如何通过承诺电力购买协议,让他们能够以自己想要的速度接入系统," Wirth 说。 尽管风能、太阳能和其他能源将在人工智能热潮中扮演重要角色,但 Wirth 称丰富的美国天然气是推动该行业增长的"基石"。 美国在天然气生产和出口方面均居世界领先地位。提到伊朗战争引发的价格飙升时,Wirth 说:"唯一没有受到影响的商品是美国的管道天然气,其价格基本保持平稳。"本文由第三方内容提供商提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)对此不作任何保证或陈述。 分类: 头条新闻,日常新闻 SeaPRwire为公司和机构提供全球新闻稿发布,覆盖超过6,500个媒体库、86,000名编辑和记者,以及350万以上终端桌面和手机App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韩、法、俄、印尼、马来、越南、中文等多种语言新闻稿发布。

Another Romanian City Bans Slot Machines

(AsiaGameHub) -   Local officials in Bacău have passed a measure to ban land-based gambling operations. Romania.- A further Romanian municipality has taken steps to restrict slot machines. In a council session held today (April 1), representatives in Bacău voted to outlaw gambling in physical establishments. The motion received support from 19 of the 22 councillors in attendance. The ruling dictates that no additional gambling parlours or slot machine sites will be allowed to open within the city. For current operators, the ban will take effect once their existing licences expire. Those who continue to provide gambling services beyond their licence term face penalties ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 lei (€750 to €980) for each violation. This action was taken following the introduction of new laws that empower Romanian municipalities to oversee gaming venues. Mayors in various cities have indicated their intention to pursue similar bans, following Slatina’s move last month to become the first city to prohibit gambling halls and sports betting, provided they can secure the backing of their local councils. Bacău mayor Lucian Daniel Stanciu-Viziteu described the vote as a “huge step” for the city. In a statement on Facebook, he noted: “We succeeded! Physical gambling activities are now banned within the municipality of Bacău. This is a significant milestone for our community, demonstrating our commitment to a healthy future for Bacău. I am grateful to the local councillors who acted with responsibility today and supported my proposal to phase out these operations in the city.” He emphasised that the closures will occur incrementally as current authorisations lapse, allowing staff members a period to seek new employment. 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.

FanDuel Gains Michigan Approval to Launch Multi-State Online Poker

(AsiaGameHub) -   The firm has been granted approval to offer multi-state online poker services in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. United States – The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that FanDuel is now authorized to provide multi-state online poker in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey starting today (April 1). The operator’s new poker platform will leverage Flutter’s PokerStars brand in Michigan, with MotorCity Casino serving as its operational partner. The regulator stated: “Following a comprehensive review, the MGCB determined that FanDuel meets all Michigan regulatory requirements to operate multi-state internet poker.” It added that the operator’s approval reinforces the MGCB’s commitment to enabling legal, regulated gaming opportunities while upholding responsible gaming practices and ensuring the industry’s integrity. MGCB executive director Henry Williams said: “FanDuel is a well-established operator in Michigan’s gaming market. Michigan players can have confidence in the integrity of the games they play, backed by the same rigorous oversight the MGCB applies across all licensed gaming activities.” Michigan joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) in 2022. The other states in the agreement are Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Before joining MSIGA, Michigan poker players could only play online against other players within the state. 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.

Gibraltar grants license to first prediction markets operator in a potentially controversial move

(AsiaGameHub) -   The Gibraltar prediction market licence emerges as other European regulators consider prohibiting such platforms. Gibraltar.- The government of Gibraltar has announced the issuance of a licence to a prediction markets operator, positioning itself as one of the few European jurisdictions to regulate this type of platform. Minister for Justice, Trade, and Industry, Nigel Feetham, shared this development in Parliament, framing it as a component of Gibraltar’s strategy to broaden its gambling and financial services offerings. “We have granted a licence to a new company operating in the ‘prediction markets’ sector, processing the application in record time following my attendance at Consensus Hong Kong last month,” he stated, referring to CoinDesk’s annual conference focused on crypto, blockchain, and Web3. While the government did not initially reveal the operator's name, Predict Street Ltd is now listed on Gibraltar’s register of licensed betting intermediaries. The company advertises itself as the “Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026” and is currently allowing users to sign up for early access by providing their personal information. Abu Dhabi-based blockchain provider ADI Chain is reportedly supplying the platform's technology. Gibraltar's lawmakers have been assessing methods to safeguard the territory's finances in anticipation of the anticipated impact on the igaming sector from the increased UK Remote Gaming Tax, which takes effect today. Feetham directly linked this to his address in Parliament, explaining that the licence for a prediction markets platform was intended to compensate for potential losses from the rise in gambling duty while simultaneously reinforcing Gibraltar’s local economy. “We are working relentlessly to protect Gibraltar’s economic interests,” he affirmed. However, the decision to license a prediction platform in Gibraltar could lead to controversy with other European nations. Prediction markets, which enable users to wager on the outcomes of real-world events, have seen a surge in popularity as both speculative instruments and engagement tools. Globally, they have faced debate regarding their classification as either gambling or financial services. Numerous EU countries, including Germany, The Netherlands, Romania, France, and Portugal, have explicitly banned certain platforms, such as Polymarket. Concurrently, the British Gambling Commission has taken the stance that prediction markets would be considered gambling under UK legislation, thus requiring a licence from the regulator. Gibraltar's action follows closely after confirmation of efforts to evaluate the potential regulation of prediction platforms in Malta, another significant hub for online gambling in Europe. Economy Minister Silvio Schembri indicated that the country was considering the establishment of a dedicated regulatory framework for the sector to address the question of whether the format should be classified as gambling or financial. He characterized the sector as having strong global momentum and considerable potential for innovation. Prediction markets have achieved their greatest traction in the US, where betting is restricted to sports and not permitted in all states. In the US, prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which categorizes them as offering “event contracts.” Nevertheless, several states have enacted or are considering legislation to ban the sector, and a bipartisan Senate bill aims to prohibit sports betting on online prediction markets at the federal level. What next for prediction markets in Gibraltar? It remains to be seen whether major players like Kalshi or Polymarket will pursue Gibraltar’s licensing opportunities for prediction markets, or if the territory’s existing igaming operators might expand into the sector. FanDuel and DraftKings have already launched prediction platforms in the US, while UK-based Matchbook announced intentions to do so last year. The primary market for Gibraltar-licensed gambling operators is Britain, and it has been suggested that the UK is less appealing for prediction platforms compared to the US and some other European countries because traditional betting operators already offer wagers on a wide variety of non-sports markets, including political events. The Gambling Commission’s recent clarification implies that it would likely pursue enforcement action if a Gibraltar-licensed operator attempted to target the UK without also obtaining a British gambling licence. Meanwhile, Gibraltar has licensed Predict Street Ltd under its existing gambling legislation, the 2005 Gambling Act, which suggests the operator's acceptance that its product is gambling rather than a financial service. 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.

Alberta set to launch regulated igaming market on July 13

(AsiaGameHub) -   The market’s opening date has been confirmed in a letter from Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Dale Nally. Alberta will see the launch of regulated online sports betting and igaming on July 13. It will be the second province in Canada to have a commercial online gambling market, following Ontario, which launched its igaming market in April 2022. The opening date was confirmed in a letter from the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, to industry stakeholders. Nally stated: “The launch of a regulated igaming market is an exciting chapter for our province, and I am confident that we can work together to build a market that is both competitive and socially responsible. Alberta’s future in igaming is bright, and, with your partnership, we will ensure it is a success for everyone.” Alberta began accepting igaming registrations for operators and service providers in January, following the approval of amendments to the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation. Applicants are required to register with the AGLC for regulatory oversight before engaging with the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) to finalize commercial contracts. The process also mandates integration with the AGLC’s centralized self-exclusion program. The registration deadline is also July 13. In a LinkedIn post, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) extended congratulations to the Government of Alberta, AGLC, AiGC, and the Honourable Dale Nally on the announcement of the launch date for Alberta’s igaming market, scheduled for July 13, 2026. The CGA commended their commitment to prioritizing player protection and implementing robust regulatory standards to ensure a safe market environment. During its first year of regulated igaming, Ontario's market generated CAD$35.6 billion ($26.5 billion) in wagers and $1.4 billion in gaming revenue. In February 2026, wagers in the province reached CA$8.73 billion, marking a 23 percent increase year-over-year. Non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) stood at CA$342.4 million. 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.