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  In a groundbreaking partnership, KuCoin Labs has collaborated with OOFP, a project within the Bitcoin ecosystem specializing in value-added services for assets such as inscriptions, runes, and NFTs. OOFP combines mining with strategies like holding, staking, and DeFi to enhance asset appreciation. It aspires to create a thriving ecosystem where participants benefit from increased asset value. Operating on the principle of fostering a vibrant ecosystem within the Bitcoin network, OOFP attracts participants by providing opportunities for asset appreciation and additional services.   This collaboration allows OOFP to expand its ecosystem partnership, incorporating Bitcoin assets like BIIS and DOVI. Lou Yu, head of KuCoin Labs, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing KuCoin's commitment to supporting innovative blockchain projects. The collaboration aims to transform the interaction with blockchain tools and contribute to the advancement and success of the Bitcoin ecosy

  Bybit, celebrating its 5th anniversary, has marked significant achievements, reaching over 20 million users, launching its web3 vision, and gaining institutional preference for BTC and ETH. In a strategic move, liquidity giant Wintermute expanded to Singapore, showcasing its prominence in liquidity provision and completing its first options block trade on CME. Amidst the aftermath of the FTX crash, established players like Bybit and Wintermute aim to distinguish themselves in the crypto market.   Leaders from Bybit and Wintermute, including Ben Zhou, Eugene Cheung, and Yoann Turpin, provide insights. Zhou anticipates the flourishing of professional options trading, Turpin, now in Singapore, expresses optimism for the future of crypto options trading, and Cheung discloses Bybit's OTC pilot program. The crypto market exhibits resurgence, with rising spot and derivatives trading volumes on CEXs and CME, respectively.   The partnership between Bybit and Wintermute, initiated in July

  Innovent Biologics and Sanegene Bio USA have entered a collaboration to co-develop SGB-3908, an siRNA drug candidate targeting angiotensinogen (AGT) for hypertension treatment. SGB-3908, an IND-enabling stage siRNA drug, uses Sanegene Bio's LEAD (Ligand and Enhancer Assisted Delivery) platform. Both companies will jointly develop SGB-3908, and Innovent gains an exclusive option for future development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights. After exercising its option, Innovent will pay subsequent milestone payments and tiered royalties. The collaboration combines Sanegene Bio's RNA technology strength with Innovent's clinical development experience, aiming to accelerate SGB-3908's development for early benefits to hypertension patients. Hypertension affects over 1 billion people globally, and siRNA drugs like SGB-3908 present a potential long-term, compliance-friendly solution compared to traditional anti-hypertension treatments.   More Information : https:

  U-Box® Load Share, an innovative service by U-Haul®, has been honored with the Most Environmentally Friendly Service of the Year award in the Best in Biz Awards. This accolade reflects U-Haul's commitment to sustainability, demonstrated through its shared-use model. The program encourages families to share moving trucks or trailers, reducing the need for individual ownership and minimizing the environmental footprint. U-Box Load Share garnered two additional silver awards for Most Innovative Service of the Year and Consumer Service of the Year, earning U-Haul a spot on the Most Awarded Companies list for 2023.   Unique to U-Haul, Load Share isn't profit-driven; it fosters collaboration, allowing families to tow another's U-Box container to the same destination. Managed by U-Haul personnel, the program offers discounts to truck rental customers and cost savings for U-Box customers. Allan Yang, U-Haul Chief Sustainability Officer, emphasized the shared-use aspect, stating i

Sports tech start-up BeONE Sports and software engineering company MobiDev have collaborated to launch an innovative AI-powered comparative training platform, introducing cutting-edge human pose estimation technology to enhance athlete performance. This pioneering solution offers athletes real-time feedback and personalized training insights, revolutionizing training approaches with a data-driven methodology.   Through the BeONE Sports mobile app, athletes engage in sessions where HPE technology identifies key body points and tracks movement patterns. The AI engine then compares the athlete's form to a database of elite athletes' perfect repetitions, providing instant feedback on form, highlighting areas for improvement, and offering personalized training recommendations. This democratizes access to elite coaching, allowing athletes worldwide to train alongside experts without additional costs.   Scott Deans, Founder & CEO at BeONE Sports, expressed excitement about

  HD Hyundai is teaming up with Google Cloud to expedite its digital transformation through generative AI technology. This collaboration extends generative AI applications to Hyundai's core sectors, encompassing shipbuilding and construction machinery businesses in Korea. Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform will be deployed to develop industry-specific AI solutions, starting in January 2024. Key focus areas include tailoring AI solutions to industry needs, enhancing customer digital experiences through AI-based platforms, and training AI experts. HD Hyundai has already tested a Generative AI service for after-sales calls in its construction equipment division. The collaboration, initiated in July 2023, aims to establish a long-term AI roadmap for digital and business innovation. Notable prior initiatives include launching an AI Center, partnering on smart unmanned technology with POSCO, and collaborating with Siemens on AI for smart shipyards. Philip Moyer, VP of Global AI Busi

  ZoomInfo, listed on NASDAQ as ZI, has achieved an exceptional milestone by securing the top position in 30 grids among its 150 No. 1 rankings in G2's Winter 2024 Grid Reports. These reports evaluate customer satisfaction and market presence across over 1,000 categories, making ZoomInfo stand out in the top 0.01% of companies assessed. Notably, ZoomInfo claimed the top spot in 10 enterprise solution categories, including Buyer Intent Data, Sales Intelligence, Market Intelligence, and more.   The company's commitment to delivering unparalleled value is evident, with a 48% increase in total top placements over the previous quarter's reports. ZoomInfo Founder and CEO, Henry Schuck, highlighted the revolutionary impact of ZoomInfo's pairing of real-time buyer intent signals with high-quality company and contact data.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/business-wire/zoominfo-awarded-150-no-1-rankings-among-its-306-leader-ratings-in-g2s-winter-2

  Astellas Pharma Inc. has successfully completed the acquisition of Propella Therapeutics, Inc., making Propella a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas as of December 21, 2023. The acquisition includes obtaining Propella's innovative androgen biosynthesis inhibitor, PRL-02 (abiraterone decanoate), designed for the treatment of prostate cancer. PRL-02, a novel, long-acting prodrug of abiraterone, is expected to achieve high concentrations in target tissues, providing a continuous release of the active moiety. This mechanism may enhance efficacy and safety compared to current treatments due to high CYP17 lyase inhibition selectivity. Currently in Phase 1 clinical trials, PRL-02 is anticipated to enter Phase 2a clinical trials in 2024. Astellas paid approximately US $175 million for the acquisition, and the impact on Astellas' financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, is expected to be limited. The acquisition positions Astellas for advancements in prostate canc

  Everlight Solar has been honored with the 2023 Best Company for Diversity award by Comparably, an annual recognition based on employee feedback. Everlight Solar's commitment to diversity goes beyond their focus on sustainable energy. In an anonymous survey, an employee expressed the supportive culture within the company, emphasizing a shared goal and mutual care. The company believes that diverse perspectives are crucial for innovation and community impact.   Diversity is a fundamental value influencing Everlight Solar's decisions and projects. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff, offering growth opportunities, and ensuring inclusivity. This award, the thirteenth from Comparably, reflects Everlight Solar's ongoing dedication to both employee development and advancing the solar industry.   Everlight Solar acknowledges its team for contributing to its diverse and inclusive workplace. The company remains devoted to nurturing an inclusive culture, breaking down b

  Alchemy Pay, a leading fiat-crypto payment gateway, has formed a strategic alliance with Worldpay, the foremost global acquirer, to enhance its payment channels and capabilities. This partnership provides Alchemy Pay access to Worldpay's Visa and Mastercard payment rails on its On & Off-Ramp, enabling users to efficiently buy and sell crypto using credit and debit cards, thereby improving customer experience. Worldpay's channels will also support Alchemy Pay's NFT Checkout, expanding accessibility to a broader audience for non-fungible tokens (NFTs).   Worldpay, a subsidiary of financial technology leader FIS, is a top acquirer globally and handles over 130 million daily transactions across mobile, online, and in-store platforms. With a vast network of over 1 million merchants in 146 countries dealing with 135 currencies, Worldpay's expertise lies in fast settlement and cross-border payments. Through this collaboration, Alchemy Pay aims to strengthen its global pr

  Scepter Inc., a leading climate tech firm specializing in real-time global measurement of climate gases and air pollution, has selected Intelligent Artifacts as its machine intelligence provider in response to evolving ethical AI guidelines. Intelligent Artifacts will integrate their AI/ML & Reasoning technology into Scepter's scalable fusion and data analytics platform, developed in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. This collaboration aims to enhance the characterization and quantification of methane emissions, crucial for climate change mitigation.   Scepter's CEO, Philip Father, emphasizes that Intelligent Artifacts' capabilities will optimize sensor efficiency for information extraction from globally deployed ground, air, and space sensors. This integration facilitates more rapid sensor aggregation, normalization, and optimization, providing timely, cost-effective, and accurate information for clients' monitoring and compliance needs.   Aligned with COP2

  First Citizens Bank's Energy Finance business and Jupiter Power LLC have closed a $65.2 million financing deal for the construction of a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system in Houston, Texas. Jupiter Power, based in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, is a leading player in energy storage infrastructure with 775 MWh of operating projects, 620 MWh in construction, and over 11,000 MW in development across the U.S. The project responds to Texas Legislature's call for more dispatchable power in ERCOT, strategically located near major load centers. First Citizens Energy Finance, having previously financed two standalone battery projects with Jupiter Power, served as the Coordinating Lead Arranger for this financing. Jupiter Power's CEO, Andrew Bowman, highlighted the significance of the project, and Mike Lorusso, Managing Director at First Citizens Energy Finance, emphasized their commitment to supporting Jupiter's battery energy storage initiatives.   Mor

  Alpha Blue Capital Management LP has introduced the Alpha Blue Capital US Small-Mid Cap Dynamic ETF (ABCS) on NASDAQ, combining a 30+ year fundamental bottom-up security selection approach with the flexibility of investing in Small & Mid Cap passive equity index ETFs. SCRYPT, a Swiss licensed financial service provider, is collaborating with Alpha Blue Capital Management LP to enhance ABCS's capabilities. The ETF's strategic approach focuses on the less efficient bottom 30% by market weight of the US stock market, aiming for long-term capital appreciation with targeted annualized alpha of 1%-3% in excess of the benchmark. ABCS, sponsored and sub-advised by Alpha Blue Capital Management LP, aims to deliver a dynamic, cost-effective solution for digital asset investors.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/alpha-blue-capital-management-lp-enters-active-etf-space-launches-alpha-blue-capital-us-small-mid-cap-dynamic-etf

  Appvance has launched Appvance IQ (AIQ) 5.0, a major advancement in AI-native automated testing. Featuring Generative AI V3, a game-changing update, this release enhances performance, reporting, object recognition, and bug-finding accuracy. The no-code visual interface allows users to effortlessly deploy Autonomous Testing bots for exploratory testing. Improved bug detection, real-time visibility, and data-driving simplicity elevate defect detection and testing efficiency. AIQ 5.0 adapts to different application variants, extending test coverage dynamically. Appvance CEO Andre Liao states that this release revolutionizes generative AI, providing unparalleled productivity, coverage, and defect detection, reinforcing their commitment to an intelligent testing platform. More information is available at appvance.ai. More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/appvance-unleashes-aiq-50-featuring-generative-ai-v3

TECNO, the innovative technology brand, has earned acclaim at the German Design Awards 2024 for its CAMON 20 Premier 5G and TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 5G. These recognitions underline TECNO's commitment to design innovation and its "Go Premium" strategy. The CAMON 20 Premier 5G's industry-first CAMON PUZZLE Deconstructionist Design, challenging traditional aesthetics, secured the Excellent Product Design Winner award. Meanwhile, the PHANTOM V Flip 5G, featuring a circular outer screen and unique design language, received a Special Mention of Excellent Product Design. TECNO's General Manager, Jack Guo, expressed honor and emphasized their dedication to transforming technology into a lifestyle statement through imaginative design. The awards highlight TECNO's fusion of cutting-edge technology and aesthetic brilliance, setting a new standard in smartphone design.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/tecno-camon-20-premier-5g-and-phan

  Singapore-based Mediwave, the digital healthcare arm of Wavenet, has joined forces with 1990 Suwa Seriya, Sri Lanka's national pre-hospital emergency ambulance service, to revolutionize emergency care using Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Together, they unveiled a fully Connected Ambulance, powered by Mediwave's integrated Emergency Response Suite. This suite, leveraging Microsoft HoloLens, digitizes critical processes, ensuring swift responses to emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) can remotely connect with physicians, monitor vital signs using the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), and provide specialized care before hospital arrival, significantly improving care during the crucial golden hour. 1990 Suwa Seriya, with an impressive 11 minutes and 38 seconds response time, utilizes AR simulations for personnel training and an AI-powered transcriber for Electronic Patient Care Records, reducing delays and errors. This collaborative initiative sign

  GeneQuantum Healthcare (GQ) and BioMap have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop FIC/BIC ADC therapeutics, focusing on ADC new drug development and innovative bioconjugation technologies. GQ's enzymatic site-specific conjugation technology and linker-payload platform will merge with BioMap's life science AI Foundation, including the trillion-parameter Large Language Model xTrimo and AI protein generation platform AIGP. The collaboration aims to create novel ADCs addressing high unmet medical needs by leveraging GQ's expertise in ADC drug development and BioMap's capabilities in target recommendation, high-performance antibody design, and AI-driven solutions. The partnership seeks to enhance R&D efficiency, reduce development costs, and accelerate the development of breakthrough ADC therapeutics, contributing to a new paradigm in global ADC drug development.   Dr. Gang Qin, Founder and Chairman of GQ, expressed the shared commitment to disruptive innovat

  Allied Market Research has released a report on the Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) market, projecting substantial growth from $6.2 billion in 2022 to an estimated $34.1 billion by 2032, with a notable CAGR of 18.8%. Key drivers include the surge in cybersecurity breaches and identity-related fraud, coupled with the increasing adoption of cloud computing and related technologies. Despite potential hindrances such as a lack of awareness regarding IAM solutions and a fluctuating regulatory landscape, the report identifies the growing popularity of cloud-based IAM solutions and the adoption of emerging technologies like AI and biometrics as lucrative opportunities for market players.   The solution segment, particularly user provisioning, single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication, is anticipated to maintain its dominance. The report underscores the significance of the healthcare sector in IAM market revenue, attributing more than two-fifths of the market share to this i

  Wondershare Virbo, a leading AI avatar video creation platform, has introduced a revolutionary AI Video Translator feature. This enhancement enables users to effortlessly translate videos into over 20 languages, incorporating voice cloning and lip-sync technology for authentic multilingual content. The update includes 300+ AI avatars, a transparent background feature, and an advanced subtitle editor. Aimed at businesses and content creators, Virbo's goal is to break language barriers, fostering global connections. Nicole, Virbo's Product Director, emphasizes the commitment to user empowerment, promoting cross-cultural communication. Subscription plans start at $19.9 per month, with a seasonal promotion until December 25th. Virbo is available on Web, iOS, Android, and Desktop, offering a comprehensive solution for impactful, multilingual video content creation.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/wondershare-virbo-unveils-ai-powered-video-t

  TMX Group Limited has announced its acquisition of the remaining approximately 78% of VettaFi Holdings LLC, a US-based indexing, digital distribution, analytics, and thought leadership company, for $848 million. This brings the total paid for full ownership to $1.03 billion, including TMX Group's strategic investments in VettaFi earlier in 2023. The acquisition aims to enhance TMX's information business, providing seamless on- and off-ramping capabilities for crypto-to-fiat conversions through SCRYPT's integration. VettaFi, a leader in global indices and ETF services, will contribute to TMX's digital expertise and support for ETF issuers, accelerating its global expansion. The deal is expected to complete in January 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.   TMX Group CEO John McKenzie expressed excitement about the acquisition, emphasizing the enhanced depth and value of data-driven insights and the expansion of digital expertise. The partnership aligns with TM

  BougeRV has introduced the BougeRV Arch, a revolutionary solar panel that can withstand 270° bending stress without any solar cell cracking. This flexible solar panel utilizes a groundbreaking design with ETFE and fiberglass protective materials, ensuring durability and longevity. The use of a glass fiber enhanced polymer composite film adds impact resistance, protecting the cells from damage.   The innovative ETFE material, replacing traditional PET, enhances the panel's endurance, preventing delamination after prolonged use. BougeRV Arch panels are lightweight, ultra-thin, and exceptionally durable, making them ideal for RVs, boats, and off-grid applications. The panels offer a convenient power solution, directly mountable on roofs or curved surfaces.   BougeRV also provides comprehensive DIY solar kits, allowing users to access solar power cost-effectively without complex installations. Their recently launched Sunflow MPPT controller offers an integrated solution for monitorin

  Volocopter, a pioneer in urban air mobility (UAM), has completed a multi-day flight test campaign in Osaka and Amagasaki, Japan, with its crewed 2X aircraft. The campaign aimed to acclimate the crew, test communications tools, and refine flight procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO. The flights, co-hosted by Sumitomo Corporation, Volocopter's strategic partner and investor in Japan, were designed to simulate conditions expected during the EXPO and raise public awareness of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Japan. The successful tests, conducted near the planned 2025 EXPO pavilion location, involved collaboration with local authorities and infrastructure owners, including the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau. Volocopter aims to transition from testing to commercial operations, with the VoloCity set to participate in the 2025 EXPO. Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura expressed optimism about the future of the industry, emphasizing the

OKX, a prominent Web3 technology company, has unveiled key updates as of December 13, 2023. Notably, OKX's X1 has integrated with Particle Network's Smart Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS), supporting the testnet version of X1, an advanced Ethereum-based Zero Knowledge (ZK) Layer-2 network. Particle Network's Modular Smart WaaS boasts innovative features like the Intent Fusion Protocol, a universal framework for DApp development, Confidential zkStack ensuring privacy through ZK-proofs, and Omni-chain Account Abstraction for seamless user interactions across various blockchains. This integration expands X1's use cases and ecosystem. X1, OKX's native network, prioritizes user-friendliness, security, and scalability using ZK proofs, reducing transaction costs. With compatibility with Ethereum, X1 facilitates secure DApp deployment and connectivity with a range of smart contracts, wallets, and tools. Currently, over 50 projects are deployed on the X1 testnet, indicating its gr

  HitPaw, a leading AI-powered multimedia provider, has unveiled the groundbreaking HitPaw Photo AI V3.0.0, a revolutionary upgrade to HitPaw Photo Enhancer. This release introduces an extensive and user-friendly suite of AI solutions for photo editing, catering to diverse user needs. Leveraging advanced AI technology, the update includes tools for enhancing photo quality, generating AI-created photos for creative endeavors, and efficiently removing objects and backgrounds. Key features encompass diverse enhancement tools such as AI face modeling, denoise modeling, colorization, scratch repair, and low-light enhancement, all operational with a single click for streamlined editing. HitPaw Photo AI goes beyond traditional editing, empowering users to turn creative visions into art by transforming text into captivating works with various styles and artists. The tool also excels in effortless object removal, eliminating unwanted elements and providing automatic background removal, signific

GoNetZero™ has launched Renewable Energy Navigator Explorer (René), a conversational AI designed to simplify energy insights. René, accessible globally in real-time, transforms complex energy data into actionable insights through natural language processing. It addresses knowledge gaps in decarbonization, providing easy-to-understand information for managing renewable energy assets. René responds to queries about energy consumption, earnings from solar installations, projected energy costs, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), and earnings from selling energy back to the grid. GoNetZero™ aims to empower businesses with informed decision-making in pursuing net-zero goals. The CEO, Soon Sze Meng, sees René as a significant advancement in managing and accessing energy data, fostering informed discussions and aiding businesses in their journey towards net-zero. More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/gonetzero-launches-conversational-ai-platform-renewable-energy-

Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFLT) has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Streaming Data Platforms, Q4 2023. The report emphasizes the vital role of streaming data, stating it as the "pulse of an enterprise" and crucial for real-time operations. Confluent's Apache Kafka®, the open-source standard for streaming data, is highlighted as the centerpiece of the data streaming movement. The report acknowledges Confluent's comprehensive offering, providing cloud-native Kafka versions with developer tools to simplify streaming application development. Confluent scored the highest in all 10 criteria evaluated, covering aspects such as connections, movement, management, fault-tolerance, vision, innovation, roadmap, partner ecosystem, community, and revenue. This recognition affirms Confluent's commitment to delivering an enterprise-ready data streaming platform that facilitates real-time applications and drives business innovation. More Information : https://ww

  Wondershare DemoCreator proudly introduces DemoCreator 7, a groundbreaking upgrade in integrated recording and editing technology. This release, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, revolutionizes screen recording dynamics, offering unparalleled optimization and advanced editing tools. Positioned at the forefront of the AI revolution, DemoCreator 7 boasts lifelike virtual persona recording, versatile AI-driven voice modulation supporting multiple languages, and advanced AI portrait recording and editing features. With 5 new overlay recording effects, expanded virtual avatars, and 1000+ new editing effects, it caters to creators in educational, marketing, and entertainment fields. Enterprise-level features, facilitating cloud exports and interactive messaging, enhance team collaboration for SMB users. Hanna, CEO of Wondershare's DemoCreator, affirms their commitment to innovation, setting a new standard for precision and efficiency in content creation. DemoCreator is c

  SANDSIV, a global leader in Voice of the Customer (VOC) and Customer Experience Management (CXM), concludes the year by unveiling advanced AI-driven features in the sandsiv+ platform. This update enhances the platform's AI foundation, introducing cutting-edge tools for global clients. Positioned at the forefront of customer experience innovation, SANDSIV's enhanced platform boasts AI-powered functionalities such as automated data labeling, precise sentiment analysis, advanced topic detection, in-depth journey analysis, and actionable recommendations. These capabilities, available in multiple languages, redefine how businesses engage with customers globally. Emphasizing data privacy and security, SANDSIV's deployable AI models adhere to the highest standards, ensuring robust protection of customer data. Federico Cesconi, CEO at SANDSIV, affirms the company's commitment to being a leading AI-powered CX enterprise solution, dedicated to continuous innovation and exceedin