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newsTestMu AI Unveils the Fifth Edition of the TestMu Conference in 2026
The world s largest virtual agentic engineering and quality conference returns with a focus on autonomous quality, agentic workflows, and AI-native testing strategies SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, is excited to unveil the 5th edition of its flagship TestMu Conference, taking place virtually from August 19 21, 2026. This year s event is expected to host over 75,000 developers, builders, and quality engineers from more than 120 countries, making it the world s largest virtual conference dedicated to agentic engineering and quality.
newsMichael Owen Joins ehamarkets as Global Brand Ambassador
HONG KONG and NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- ehamarkets today announced a global brand partnership with England football legend and 2001 Ballon d Or winner Michael Owen, who has joined the brand as its Global Brand Ambassador. Owen said he was drawn to ehamarkets focus on technology, reliability and a simpler trading experience. I m delighted to join ehamarkets as its Global Brand Ambassador. I like the way ehamarkets uses technology to make trading simpler and more efficient. It s exciting to be part of a brand that is building a modern trading experience for people around the world.
newsRemotePeople Completes 2026 SOC 2 Type II Audit Across Security, Availability, and Confidentiality
The New York-headquartered global Employer of Record renews its SOC 2 Type II attestation for a full 12-month period, adding to its ISO 27001 and GDPR certifications and its recent A+ platform security rating from Astra Security. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- RemotePeople, a global provider of Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment services operating in more than 150 countries, today announced the successful completion of its 2026 SOC 2 Type II audit , covering the Security, Availability, and Confidentiality Trust Service Criteria. The independent examination was performed by INTERCERT CPA LLC in accordance with AICPA SSAE 21 attestation standards and covered a continuous 12-month observation period from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2026.
newsBybit TradFi Perpetuals Extend 24/7 Exposure to Over 200 Global Equities and Pre-IPO Assets
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to announce TradFi Perpetual Contracts now offer over 200 curated TradFi-themed listings , marking one of the highest quality coverage of TradFi derivatives exposure available on a crypto-native platform. The lineup now spans equities, ETFs, precious metals, indices, and oil, with coverage extending across premium US, Hong Kong, South Korean and other equities markets.
newsDeeper Insights, Better Analytics: Bybit Options Close the Data Gap Between Retail and Institutional Traders
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a major upgrade to its Options Data section, introducing a suite of institutional-grade analytics to provide traders with a clearer view of volatility, positioning, and market structure. The redesigned page integrates institutional-grade analytics with a cleaner, more accessible interface for all users. Options trading has been gaining popularity among digital asset derivatives traders, as they increasingly move beyond simple long or short positions to alternative strategies that account for volatility, time decay, and risk management. Options give traders the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price before a set date.
newsHippocratic AI Unveils Agentic Orchestrators: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 14, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 14th Hippocratic AI says it s announced the next generation of healthcare AI Agentic orchestrators feature teams of conversational voice AI agents focused on delivering outcomes. Co-founder and CEO Munjal Shah will join NYSE Live to take viewers through how the new product works. Renewable energy construction company SunScout to celebrate its dual listing SunScout (NYSE American: SNSC) began trading on NYSE American and NYSE Texas earlier this week. CEO Edwin Cywinski and COO Mark Cywinski will join NYSE Live to discuss the milestone. The S&P 500 will look to build off Thursday s record close. The large-cap index surpassed 7,800 for the first time during Thursday s session. Investors are parsing through July U.S. retail sales data.
newsBinance Research: Gen Z Leads Net Accumulation Across Every TradFi Product
New commentary finds 77% of Gen Z direct-equity accounts are net buyers, with 76% accumulating in bStocks, the highest share of any generation. MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Binance Research , the market research arm of the world s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance , has recently published a new weekly market commentary titled Gen Z Perspective Rewrite . The report examines how Gen Z users behave across three TradFi products, namely, direct equities, bStocks, and TradFi-Perps, and finds behavior that is more disciplined and allocation-oriented than common assumptions suggest.
newsBitmine Immersion Technologies Announces Record and Payment Dates for Cash Dividends on 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock
NORWALK, Conn. , Aug. 14, 2026 -- (NYSE: BMNR; BMNP) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ( Bitmine or the Company ) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared seventeen cash dividends on the Company s 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the Series A Preferred Stock ), which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol BMNP . The dividends will be payable in cash in accordance with the terms of the Certificate of Designations governing the Series A Preferred Stock. The record dates, payment dates, and per-share amounts for each dividend are set forth below:
newsFractal's Vaidya.ai Powers BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp for Mumbai
First deployment under the MoU with BMC to pioneer integrated AI solutions spanning patient interactions, doctor support, and public health intelligence MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a globally recognized enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500 organizations, today announced launch of the beta version of BMC Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp powered by Vaidya.ai (accessible at +91 9892993368 ). The deployment marks a key milestone under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Fractal and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in July 2026.
newsNava Sets New Quarterly High with Total Income of ₹1,269 Crore
HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Nava Limited today announced its financial results for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026, reporting its highest-ever quarterly total income , while standalone PBT before exceptional items rose 92.9% QoQ , supported by lower material and manufacturing costs and dividend income. Key Highlights Record Performance: Consolidated total income stood at 1,269 crore , the highest ever, with revenue from operations rising 6.0% QoQ to 1,212 crore . Strong Energy Performance: Energy revenue increased 18.3% QoQ , supported by healthy PLFs across plants and availability of bilateral contracts. Dividend Upstream: Nava received US 15 million in dividend income from Nava Global during the quarter. ZESCO s Arrears Status: MEL realized US 15 million from ZESCO , reducing outstanding arrears to US 13.4 million . Mining Momentum: Mining revenue increased 20.4% QoQ , driven by higher sales volumes.
newsArkBio's RSV Antiviral Drug Ziresovir Receives FDA Approval for Phase II Clinical Trial
SHANGHAI , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( ArkBio ) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ziresovir (AK0529) for a phase II clinical trial in the severely ill RSV infected infant patients, including the ones in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Severe RSV Infection: An Urgent Unmet Need in PICU RSV is the leading pathogen of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children globally, causing approximately 33 million LRTI cases, 3.6 million hospitalizations, and more than 100,000 deaths annually. Severely ill RSV infected infants often require admission to the PICU for intensive care such as respiratory support, with rapid disease progression, high risk and a heavy medical burden. There is currently no approved RSV-specific antiviral therapy worldwide; clinical management remains limited to symptomatic and supportive care, such as oxygenation, leaving an urgent unmet need for effective antiviral treatment in hospitalized RSV infected patients with severe diseases.
newsZoomlion Mobilizes Emergency Equipment and Personnel for Colombia Earthquake Relief
BOGOTA, Colombia , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ( Zoomlion ) has deployed excavators, skid steer loaders, cranes and relief supplies to support rescue efforts in the wake of the magnitude-7.5 earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10. The earthquake, which occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time in western Colombia, is the strongest to hit the country in decades. According to the China Earthquake Networks Center, the quake had a depth of 80 kilometers with its epicenter near San Jos del Palmar in the northwestern department of Choc .
newsGodrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: 'At Godrej Industries, We craft'
The film captures the shared purpose, people, and ambition that connect the Group s diverse businesses Key takeaways: Godrej Industries Group has unveiled its new corporate brand film, At Godrej Industries, We Craft , bringing its purpose, Crafting tomorrow since 1897 , to life Produced by Zoya Akhtar and directed by Aakash Bhatia, the film captures the people, businesses and ideas shaping the Group across consumer products, agriculture, real estate, financial services, chemicals and ventures The film explores crafting as a mindset rooted in care, imagination and responsibility, reflecting the Group s shared ambition to create, innovate and build for the future
newsDigital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.) Launched by Reliance Digital
Irresistible offers on smartphones, home appliances, TVs, laptops and other electronics MUMBAI, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Reliance Digital, India s largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers) , a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale. Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores , the campaign brings irresistible offers across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances and more.
newsIyuno Details the Architecture Behind CLOE, a Multi-Agent AI System for Consistent Content Workflows
Company outlines a system designed to maintain continuity across scenes, episodes, and languages BURBANK, Calif. , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Iyuno today shared new details on the architecture behind CLOE, its AI platform designed to address a key challenge in content production: maintaining consistency at scale. While AI tools can generate outputs quickly, they often struggle to preserve continuity across longer-form content leading to inconsistencies in tone, character, and narrative across workflows.
newsTERREPOWER Culminates Its Brand Evolution with Tagline 'Reimagine What's Possible'
DAPHNE, Ala. , Aug. 14, 2026 -- TERREPOWER today announced the launch of its new corporate tagline, Reimagine What s Possible, reflecting its transformation from remanufacturing pioneer to global leader in sustainable manufacturing. The milestone marks the pinnacle of the company s ongoing brand evolution. Reinforcing the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset that have fueled TERREPOWER s growth, the tagline epitomizes the aftermarket company s success in spreading the power of sustainable manufacturing at scale.
newsThailand Advances Toward Global Digital Asset Standards as Bitazza Achieves Travel Rule Readiness with Sumsub
BANGKOK , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Thailand s digital asset industry is entering a new phase of regulatory maturity as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to implement the Travel Rule later this year. Developed in line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the regulation requires digital asset business operators to collect and securely exchange specific information relating to qualifying digital asset transfers in order to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) measures.
newsChandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend
30 Eminent Scientists & Mission Leaders from ISRO, IIST, IN-SPACe & NSI to be part of Chandigarh University Declaration on Space Technology for Viksit Bharat CHANDIGARH, India, Aug. 13, 2026 -- Giving fresh impetus to India s growing space ambitions and advancing the Viksit Bharat vision through innovation, indigenous space capabilities and a future-ready scientific workforce, Chandigarh University s Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science and Technology (KCC) is all set to organise India s first university-led National Space Technology Conclave (NSTC) 2026 on August 17 18 at the University campus. The two-day conclave, being jointly organised in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Department of Space, Government of India will focus on the theme Emerging Space Technologies for India s Future Space Missions and will provide students a direct platform to engage with 30 distinguished scientists, mission leaders and technologists from ISRO, IIST, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) with 10 CEOs and senior leaders from leading Indian space industries and start-ups. The conclave will feature five roundtables and space technology demonstrations, facilitating discussions on the technologies shaping India s next phase of space exploration and human spaceflight while inspiring the next generation of innovators to contribute to the nation s Viksit Bharat journey.
newsBybit TradFi Trading Tools Arena: New 100,000 USDT Prize Pool Amidst Earnings Season
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to unveil the TradFi Trading Tools Arena , a limited-time event to help traders navigate the heated earnings season of U.S. stocks using Bybit s TradFi trading tools. From now until September 12, 2026 , the TradFi-themed event features a combined prize pool of 100,000 USDT across three tracks for Bybit traders. As earnings season brings heightened volatility and a whirlwind of market-moving news, trading tools and automation have become central to how advanced traders manage risk and act on event-driven opportunities. Among the hundreds of CFD trading pairs on Bybit TradFi, leading companies such as NVIDIA , Salesforce , CrowdStrike , Snowflake , Applied Materials , Synopsys, Inc. , Broadcom, and more, are expected to release their latest earnings reports in coming weeks.
newsAutomation Fair 2026 Opens Registration for Industry's Premier Industrial Operations Event
Industry leaders gather to explore the technologies, ideas and connections shaping the future of industrial operations MILWAUKEE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16-19 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.
newsSciton Launches OMNI™ in Canada: A New Laser Hair Removal Platform Designed for All
PALO ALTO, Calif. , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Sciton Inc., a global leader in laser and light-powered technology, has received approval from Health Canada for its latest innovation, OMNI laser hair removal. OMNI was developed to meet the growing demand for a fast, effective laser hair removal system that fits seamlessly into any workflow and is designed for all skin types, treatment areas, and practice sizes. With up to 5000 W of power and the industry s largest spot size, OMNI delivers ultra-fast treatments for high patient throughput, helping providers treat more patients in less time. Wavelength options, including 760 nm, an 810/940 nm blend, and 1060 nm, along with various spot sizes and treatment modes, ensure precise and personalized care for all skin types and body areas. Integrated contact cooling helps maintain patient comfort, while an aloe-based spray, used as a gel-free alternative, soothes the skin, enhances comfort, and simplifies cleanup. Additionally, OMNI operates on a standard 110V outlet, making it easier to integrate into any treatment room. Built for high-volume use, OMNI delivers the performance and versatility providers need to deliver outstanding results year-round.
newsNexters appoints Aghanim as global DTC enablement partner
LOS ANGELES , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Aghanim, an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video game studios, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexters Global (Nexters) within its mobile game business. Nexters is a game developer known for operating globally successful live-service games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement, part of GDEV Holding - the Nasdaq-listed gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.
newsRobinhood Ventures Fund II Raises $200 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 13, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on August 13th Robinhood Ventures Fund II (NYSE: RVII) is set to make its NYSE debut today. The business development company, a type of closed-end fund, priced shares at 25 apiece. Sarah Pinto, head of Robinhood Ventures, will join NYSE Live to discuss the strategy behind the fund. Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and AWS announce a deepening of their collaboration. The collaboration looks to accelerate customer migration. Executives from both companies will join NYSE Live to discuss how this will benefit enterprises. Hyliion says it s secured a 41.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy The company will design, develop, and deliver two multi-megawatt KARNO power modules. Founder & CEO Thomas Healy will join NYSE Live to explain the company s larger strategy. Investors digest the July Producer Price Index ahead of market open. Economists expected to see headline figure increase by 4.9% year-over-year.
newsAxtria to Build Industry's Largest Pharma-Specific AI Engineering Team, Scaling to 1,000 by December 2026
NEW DELHI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Axtria Inc. , a global leader in AI-first data analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced plans to expand its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization to 1,000 engineers by December 2026 , creating the industry s largest pharma-specific AI engineering team. The expansion represents one of Axtria s largest investments in AI talent development to date and reflects growing customer demand for engineers who can deploy, scale, and operationalize enterprise AI across commercial, medical, and market access functions.
newsADFW 2026 Unveils First Wave of Top Speakers, Bringing the World's Capital Community to Abu Dhabi
The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings ABU DHABI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, today announced the first cohort of leading speakers for its fifth edition, taking place from 7 10 December 2026 under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.
newsDoGo Power Wins EUPD Research's 2026 Top Innovation Award in Europe
BONN, Germany , Aug. 13, 2026 -- DoGo Power has been presented with the 2026 Top Innovation Award by EUPD Research, a leading European research authority, for its fully self-developed 4S grid-forming energy storage technology. The honor marks official industry recognition of DoGo Power s innovation capabilities. EUPD Research is one of the most credible third-party research and certification bodies in the global photovoltaic and energy storage sector, with a research network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Launched to honor manufacturers that have made outstanding progress in driving energy transition and sustained innovation, the Top Innovation Award commends exceptional technical strength and breakthrough innovative achievements, and serves as a core benchmark for measuring the technological innovation excellence of new energy enterprises.
newsIBM Partners with OpenAI to Accelerate Secure AI Deployment for Enterprises Across Core Operations
Joint go-to-market partnership embeds OpenAI frontier models like GPT-5.6 and other products into IBM Consulting s AI delivery platform and assets to help organizations modernize applications and strengthen security Specialized IBM forward-deployed units trained through the OpenAI Partner Network will help organizations convert legacy workflows into AI-ready operations IBM launches a dedicated OpenAI Practice with thousands of consultants and engineers trained on advanced OpenAI Partner Network certifications
newsFrom Chinese AI to Global ETFs: STARTRADER Launches 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs Spanning Seven Market Themes
Available from August 13, 2026, the launch covers seven distinct market themes with no trading-hour restrictions. DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of 45 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs, available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00 24:00 (GMT+3 platform time). Where previous 24/7 expansions were anchored around specific themes, this one is defined by its breadth. The new instruments span seven areas: Chinese AI, AI infrastructure, technology, crypto and digital assets, energy, other equities, and ETFs.
newsIFSCA Grants Nexent Capital GIFT City Investment Banking License
IFSCA registration enables the firm to advise on and manage cross-border capital market transactions from India s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). GIFT CITY, India , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Nexent Capital IFSC Private Limited ( Nexent Capital ), the GIFT City-based arm of U.S.-based Nexent Capital Management, today announced that it has received formal registration from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate as an Investment Banker within India s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The registration was granted on July 31, 2026, under the IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2025, enabling the firm to undertake regulated investment banking activities from GIFT City.
newsFrom Prevention to Lifelong Care: India's First Comprehensive LE&RN-Accredited Lymphedema Clinic Opens at Apollo Athenaa
A first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary programme brings global standards of lymphatic care to India, shifting the focus from reactive treatment to prevention for women at risk of cancer-related lymphedema NEW DELHI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Apollo Athenaa, Asia s first dedicated women cancer centre by Apollo Hospitals, today announced the launch of India s first one-stop comprehensive Lymphedema Clinic, accredited by the Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) an internationally recognised non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing education, research and advocacy for lymphatic diseases setting a new benchmark in the management of cancer-related lymphedema. Designed around internationally recognised standards of care, the clinic brings together specialised surgeons, lymphedema therapists, nurses, dermatologists and rehabilitation experts under a single multidisciplinary programme, offering comprehensive care spanning prevention, early diagnosis, advanced microsurgery, rehabilitation and lifelong follow-up.
newsHTX Ventures Examines Open USD: How Stablecoin Revenue and Rule-Setting Are Being Redistributed
APIA, Samoa , Aug. 13, 2026 -- HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, has released a new report titled Open Infrastructure, Closed Financial Rails: Open USD, Revenue Redistribution, and Participant Governance , examining the shifts underway in stablecoin revenue distribution, channel relationships, and governance following the June 30, 2026 unveiling of Open USD (OUSD). The report finds that while blockchain technology has established open, global, and programmable technical infrastructure, the industry s next phase will be determined by how participants contest control rights and the allocation of economic benefits. The technical layer has opened; the economic layer is only beginning to.
newsFarizon Hits 600,000 Production Milestone, Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Homtruck Rollout
HANGZHOU, China , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group hosted its 10 year anniversary roll off ceremony at its Ma anshan manufacturing plant, with on site employees on hand to witness the landmark 600,000th unit a Homtruck heavy truck calibrated to satisfy EU regulations and local fleet operation demands come off the assembly line. The milestone cements Farizon as the world s first new energy commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach this cumulative production mark.
newsHexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs
Focused on joint upskilling, experimentation, go-to-market, and enterprise transformation MUMBAI, India, Aug. 13, 2026 -- Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), an AI-first digital and IT services company, and upGrad Enterprise, the Corporate Skilling and Workforce Transformation division of global skilling major upGrad, announced an expanded collaboration to deliver AI skilling and enterprise transformation programs for Hexaware clients worldwide. This initiative is designed to lay the foundation for long-term advancements in AI expertise and workforce transformation.
newsGlobal AI & Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag Competition Opens with ₹10 Lakhs+ Prize Pool
Winning team to receive a cash prize of 2 lakh. Global online competition culminates in an onsite Grand Finale at the UST campus in Thiruvananthapuram, India. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India , Aug. 13, 2026 -- UST , a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has opened registrations for the GenCyS 2.0 Global Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competition, the flagship event of its GenCyS 2.0 AI & Cybersecurity Conference. The competition offers a prize pool worth more than 10 lakhs, including a 2 lakh cash prize for the winning team. The size and scope of this year s competition reflect UST s continued prioritization of investment in developing practical AI and cybersecurity skills through hands-on challenges that mirror modern enterprise security environments.
newsArtmarket.com: Q2 2026 Upward Trend, from Progressive Transition to Artprice's "AI-FIRST" Metamorphosis
PARIS , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Thierry EHRMANN, Founder of Artprice and CEO of Artmarket.com , and his family have full confidence in the future of Artmarket.com and in the growth of its activities, driven notably by substantial investments dedicated to the development of Artmarket.com s vertical AI. The expression of support from the Ehrmann family and Groupe Serveur (majority shareholder) for the expansion of Artmarket.com s business will materialize very shortly through an increase in their shareholding in Artmarket.com via the acquisition of additional Artmarket.com shares. Naturally, all required disclosures will be made to the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) and online within legal deadlines during authorized trading windows.
newsAngelaligner Will Appeal Chinese Court Decision about Premolar Extraction Solution, Which Has No Impact on Customers
SHANGHAI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) ( Angel ) http://www.angelaligner.com said today that it will appeal the August 10 first-instance judgment by the Jinan Intermediate People s Court (Jinan City, China) that directed Angel s Chinese subsidiaries to stop using the masterForce biomechanics simulation system and the ATreat digital diagnosis and design system to generate A7 and A7 Speed premolar extraction solutions.
newsArkBio Announces China IND Approval for its Antiviral Drug-Fc Conjugate (AFC) Candidate AK0406 for Influenza Prophylaxis
SHANGHAI , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ( ArkBio ) today announced that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for AK0406 injection, the company s first long-acting antiviral drug Fc conjugate (AFC) candidate for influenza prophylaxis, has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China, making AK0406 the first influenza AFC drug to enter clinical development in China.
newsProject Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains
Joint initiative by Elliptic, Digital Asset Association (DAA), Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow to establish an industry standard risk-management framework, supporting safe innovation and Group 1 crypto asset treatment. SINGAPORE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- The Project Pigeon consortium, jointly convened by Elliptic, the Digital Asset Association (DAA), the Responsible Fintech Institute (RFI) and Baker McKenzie, today announced the formation of Project Pigeon: A Working Group for Permissionless Blockchain Governance in APAC . This regional initiative is dedicated to advancing safe, compliant innovation on public blockchain networks, providing financial institutions with the frameworks necessary to operate securely within rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes.
newsPepperstone Appoints New CTO to Drive AI-Native Proprietary Tech Push
Former Xero engineering executive Nigel Fernandes will lead Pepperstone s push to own more of its technology as the business expands into crypto and new markets. MELBOURNE, Australia , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Melbourne-based Pepperstone, a global online trading and fintech provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, today announced the appointment of Nigel Fernandes as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective 1 October 2026. The appointment comes as Pepperstone accelerates its shift toward owning more of its own technology, building a broader fintech ecosystem spanning crypto, AI-native engineering and institutional-grade infrastructure.
newsBusiness Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka , Aug. 12, 2026 -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representatives from the United Nations gathered in Colombo on 11 12 August for Forward Faster Now APAC 2026: Driving Business Leadership for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth , the flagship regional event of the United Nations Global Compact in Asia-Pacific.