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Boca Raton, FL, United States, May 19th, 2026, FinanceWire
A new introducing broker, Tradeify Brokerage LLC, will operate under the Slay Markets brand, with the retail waitlist opening today.
Tradeify, a leading U.S. proprietary trading firm, today announced the launch of Slay Markets, a new retail brokerage operating under its recently formed introducing broker entity, Tradeify Brokerage LLC. Alongside the launch, Tradeify has signed an exclusive clearing and technology agreement with NinjaTrader Clearing LLC and NinjaTrader Connect, an end-to-end infrastructure platform that provides broad market access along with integrated onboarding, funding, risk controls, and a complete retail trading experience through a single API. NinjaTrader Clearing LLC will serve as the sole clearing firm and Tradeify partner for all Slay Markets customer activity.
Tradeify has grown into one of the largest retail proprietary trading firms in the U.S. in just a few years. The firm has built that scale on a simple promise to its traders: clear rules, fast funding, and payouts designed to hit before the competition has finished processing.
The launch is Tradeify’s first move beyond its evaluation and funded trading programs. It brings CME Group futures access to the firm’s existing trader community and to the broader U.S. retail market through a dedicated brokerage.
An Exclusive Arrangement with NinjaTrader
Under the clearing agreement, finalized this month, NinjaTrader Clearing LLC will serve as the exclusive CFTC-registered futures commission merchant behind Slay Markets.
The structure allows Tradeify to concentrate on the retail experience while relying on an established CFTC-regulated partner for the regulated infrastructure behind every trade. NinjaTrader adds a new retail segment through a brand with an active, self-selected customer base of futures traders.
This lands as U.S. retail futures continue to grow and traders increasingly demand a single firm that can carry them from evaluation through to live capital.
Public Rollout Timeline
Slay Markets will have a phased public rollout. The waitlist is live today at slaymarkets.com. Early access will go to Tradeify’s existing funded traders, with broader retail availability following in the weeks after launch.
Regulatory Structure
Tradeify Brokerage LLC is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as an introducing broker and is a National Futures Association member. Customers contract with Tradeify Brokerage LLC. Client funds are held by NinjaTrader, which also clears and executes all trades as the futures commission merchant of record. This IB/FCM separation is the standard model across most of the U.S. retail futures market.
Commentary from Leadership
Brett Simberkoff, Chief Executive Officer of Tradeify, on the rationale for the expansion:
Tradeify was built to help retail traders develop their skills and scale their trading. Creating an easy path to take their capital to a live brokerage account when they felt they were ready was a necessary chapter in that journey. NinjaTrader is the right partner for it. Their clearing infrastructure and their long experience in the retail futures industry made the decision straightforward. With NinjaTrader handling the infrastructure, Tradeify aims to focus on creating the best possible user experience.
Martin Franchi, Chief Executive Officer, NinjaTrader Group on the partnership and evolution from prop to fully regulated retail brokerage:
The prop trading industry continues to evolve with some firms beginning to expand beyond evaluation programs and funded accounts. Tradeify is a strong example – a valued NinjaTrader partner that has grown from a prop firm into a fully regulated retail brokerage through NinjaTrader Connect. This progression from prop firm to introducing broker represents a natural extension for firms exploring new ways to serve traders. NinjaTrader’s battle-tested infrastructure is built to support that evolution, giving firms the technology and framework to launch, differentiate, and scale a complete trading experience. Tradeify and Slay Markets demonstrate how firms can leverage NinjaTrader Connect and NT Tech to accelerate that path without the cost and complexity of building from the ground up.
Media Contacts
Tradeify / Slay Markets
Dane Nakama, Chief Marketing Officer
dane@slaymarkets.co
NinjaTrader
Wendy Serafin, Communications
ninjatrader@5wpr.com
About NinjaTrader Group:
NinjaTrader Group is a global leader in retail futures and trading technology. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been empowering a community of over 2 million traders with cutting-edge technology, ultra-low commissions, and world-class support. The modern, cloud-based platform, available on desktop, web, and mobile, gives traders the freedom to seize market opportunities anytime, anywhere. NinjaTrader Clearing LLC provides direct access to the futures markets, while NT Technologies delivers new tools, seamless NinjaTrader platform integration, and institutional-grade technology to support both individual prop traders and prop trading firms. For institutions, NinjaTrader Connect delivers a comprehensive suite of B2B solutions, providing advanced technology and financial infrastructure for technology providers. For more information, users can visit www.ninjatrader.com.
Disclaimer: Futures trading involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Trading should be undertaken only with risk capital—funds that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle—and only by those who can afford such losses. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Contact
Chief Marketing Officer
Dane Nakama
Slay Markets
dane@slaymarkets.com

Nuremberg, Germany, May 19th, 2026, Chainwire
Based on Coinbird DCA Calculator data: monthly Bitcoin buying since 2015 returned +4,515%, while investors would still have endured a 76.72% drawdown, and DCA underperformed lump-sum investing in Coinbird’s tested shorter-term scenarios
New analysis from independent crypto comparison platform Coinbird shows what disciplined monthly Bitcoin buying since 2015 would have actually produced, while also showing where the popular narrative of “just DCA into Bitcoin” oversimplifies the reality.
The findings are based on Coinbird’s Bitcoin DCA Calculator, which uses historical Bitcoin price data from CoinGecko and lets users model recurring investment scenarios going back to 2013.
To run the backtest or explore alternative scenarios, users can visit:
https://www.coinbird.com/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin/dca-calculator
Key findings
An investor who began a $100/month Bitcoin DCA plan in January 2015 would have made 137 monthly purchases through May 2026, investing a total of $13,700. As of May 19, 2026, the resulting portfolio of 8.219 BTC would be worth approximately $632,315, representing a total return of +4,515% on invested capital. The strategy accumulated Bitcoin at an average acquisition cost of roughly $1,667 per BTC, because early purchases acquired significantly more Bitcoin before prices rose.
For investors who started later, near the May 2021 market peak before the 2022 crash, a $100/month DCA plan still returned +84.34% in the May 2021–May 2026 scenario — turning $6,100 invested across 61 monthly purchases into approximately $11,244. Over the same period, a lump-sum investment of the full amount made upfront in May 2021 returned approximately +43%. In this specific scenario, DCA outperformed because the strategy automatically accumulated more Bitcoin during the 2022 bear market.
Importantly, lump-sum investing beat DCA at the 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year horizons in Coinbird’s tested scenarios. The five-year DCA advantage emerged only after a full crash-and-recovery cycle. The conclusion that “DCA beats lump-sum” is not universal — it depends heavily on start date and market regime.
DCA investors across the full period still experienced a maximum drawdown of -76.72% during the 2022 bear market, underscoring that recurring purchases do not eliminate volatility or the psychological difficulty of holding through severe declines.
The interesting finding is not simply that Bitcoin went up since 2015,
said Philipp, Founder of Coinbird. The interesting finding is that, in this historical scenario, automatic monthly buying through crashes, all-time highs and regulatory uncertainty still produced extraordinary long-term results. At the same time, the drawdowns show why this strategy is much harder to live through than it looks on a chart in hindsight.
Coinbird’s Bitcoin DCA Calculator is available free of charge and allows users to test different investment amounts, purchase intervals and start dates going back to 2013.
Methodology
The analysis simulates recurring Bitcoin purchases at the selected monthly interval using historical CoinGecko price data. Lump-sum comparisons assume the full planned contribution amount is invested upfront at the start of the selected period. Calculations exclude taxes and trading fees. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
About Coinbird
Coinbird is an independent crypto comparison and market intelligence platform helping retail investors compare cryptocurrencies, exchanges and wallets with clearer data. On coinbird.com, users can explore live market data, compare providers, use crypto calculators and follow market indicators such as the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, Bitcoin Dominance and Altcoin Season Index.
Coinbird is operated by Coinbird GmbH and is the international platform of kryptovergleich.de, one of Germany’s leading crypto comparison portals, serving more than two million users annually. Across both platforms, Coinbird combines transparent data, practical tools and educational guides for new and experienced crypto investors alike.
Contact
Founder
Philipp Duringer
Coinbird GmbH
mail@coinbird.com

Japan’s major brokerages, led by SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are developing Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products targeted directly at retail investors. The move signals a broader push within traditional finance to offer digital asset exposure through standard brokerage accounts, bypassing the need for standalone crypto exchanges or self-hosted wallets.
The initial focus remains on Bitcoin and Ethereum—trading near $78,000 and $2,180 respectively—due to their deep liquidity and established institutional demand. By integrating these assets into existing securities platforms, brokerages aim to remove the technical and custody barriers that have historically sidelined everyday retail investors.
The momentum extends beyond SBI and Rakuten. Nomura and Daiwa are evaluating their own digital asset funds, SMBC Group has formed an internal working group, and Asset Management One is conducting preliminary research. A recent Nikkei survey indicates that 11 out of 18 major Japanese financial firms are prepared to enter the space once a legal framework is established, suggesting a pivot from viewing crypto as a speculative niche to treating it as a permanent asset class.
The timeline hinges on Tokyo’s regulatory agencies. Japan’s Financial Services Agency aims to revise the Investment Trust Act by 2028, officially permitting investment trusts to hold cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, broader market reforms are already underway. In April, the government approved legislation to enhance market transparency, tighten conduct rules, and strengthen investor protections, with implementation expected in 2027.
Overseas momentum is heavily influencing Japan’s timeline. The success of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have accumulated over $100 billion in net assets through early 2026, provides a proven, highly lucrative model. While Japanese regulators will likely proceed cautiously regarding tax frameworks and custody standards, the industry consensus is clear: traditional brokerages are preparing for a regulated, mainstream rollout of digital asset products.

Spain’s AI ecosystem entered 2026 riding the momentum of a breakout year, solidifying the country as one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech hubs.
In 2025, Spanish startups raised €3.1 billion in venture capital funding, with artificial intelligence pulling in €717 million to become the nation’s most-funded sector. According to Dealroom data, the local AI ecosystem has now secured €3.3 billion since 2020, making Spain the sixth-largest AI market in Europe by investment volume.
High-profile funding rounds from companies like TravelPerk and Multiverse Computing put Spain on the global map last year. That investor appetite has carried directly into 2026, with capital flowing heavily into healthcare, industrial software, geospatial intelligence, and enterprise automation.
Here is a look at the companies leading the sector, ranked by total historical funding.
Job&Talent
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2009 $1.2B Juan Urdiales, Felipe Navío Madrid
Madrid-based Job&Talent started as a standard staffing marketplace but operates today as one of Europe’s largest AI-driven workforce platforms. The company uses machine learning to handle hiring, shift scheduling, payroll management, and productivity tracking for global logistics, retail, and warehouse operators. In April 2025, they raised a €103 million Series F from Atomico, Kinnevik, BlackRock, the SoftBank Vision Fund, and DN Capital to expand internationally. With long-standing backing from Goldman Sachs and SoftBank, Job&Talent sits at a $1.2 billion valuation, making it Spain’s highest-valued unicorn.
Xoople
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2020 $280M Fabrizio Pirondini, Álvaro Coronado Cid Madrid
Xoople is building an incredibly ambitious geospatial AI platform. By combining satellite imagery, machine learning, and earth observation tech, the startup creates dynamic digital twins of the planet. Their data allows governments, insurers, and urban planners to monitor industrial and environmental changes in near real time. They recently secured $130 million in a round led by Nazca Capital—alongside MCH Private Equity, Buenavista Equity Partners, and Endeavor—to scale their satellite capabilities. The company also just announced a major partnership with US defense contractor L3Harris Technologies to manufacture sensors for its own satellite constellation.
Universal Diagnostics
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2012 $158M Juan Martínez-Barea, Marko Bitenc Seville
Universal Diagnostics focuses on AI-assisted early cancer detection through blood-based testing. By combining machine learning with genomic and epigenetic analysis, the company identifies cancer biomarkers at very early stages, with a particular focus on colorectal cancer. This January, they secured €30 million in funding from the Government of Spain to support commercialization and navigate regulatory expansion across Europe.
Biorce
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2024 $61.4M Clara Bernardes, Pedro Coelho, José Faria, Diogo Pisoeiro Barcelona
Barcelona-based Biorce applies artificial intelligence to clinical trial design and drug development workflows. Pharmaceutical companies use the platform to predict patient recruitment bottlenecks, optimize trial protocols, and avoid delays that routinely cost the industry billions. Earlier this year, Biorce raised $52 million (roughly €44 million) to expand across the US and Europe. The investment drew heavy-hitters including DST Global, Norrsken VC, Mustard Seed MAZE, YZR Capital, and Mistral AI co-founder Arthur Mensch.
Fracttal
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2015 $50.5M Christian Struve, Alejandro Pérez Madrid
Headquartered in Madrid, Fracttal builds AI predictive maintenance software for the industrial sector. The platform analyzes operational data flowing from heavy machinery and connected devices to forecast equipment failures before they happen, significantly reducing downtime and maintenance costs. The startup recently secured a $35 million round led by Riverwood Capital—with participation from existing backers Seaya Ventures, Kayyak, GoHub, and Amador—to scale its predictive analytics globally.
Sherpa AI
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2012 $47.6M Xabi Uribe-Etxebarria Bilbao
Sherpa AI is one of Spain’s most recognized artificial intelligence firms, specializing in federated learning and privacy-preserving systems. The technology allows large organizations to train AI models collaboratively without ever exposing or sharing the sensitive underlying data. Last month, the company secured an additional €11 million to expand its deployments across the highly regulated banking, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Tucuvi
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2019 $22.9M María González Veracruz, Marcos Rubio Rubio Madrid
Tucuvi develops conversational AI tools specifically for healthcare providers. Hospitals and clinics use its voice-based virtual assistant to monitor patients remotely and automate routine follow-ups, taking administrative pressure off medical staff. In January 2026, the startup raised €17 million from Seaya, Frontline Ventures, and Cathay Innovation to push into new healthcare systems and refine its multilingual AI voice technology.
Optimitive
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2008 $17.4M Javier A. García Sedano Vitoria-Gasteiz
Founded by a physicist-turned-entrepreneur, Optimitive builds industrial AI software aimed at process optimization for heavy manufacturing, including cement, mining, and metals. The technology analyzes plant operations in real time, finding ways to boost productivity while simultaneously cutting energy consumption and emissions. They recently raised €5 million from Suma Capital, CEMEX Ventures, and others to scale internationally.
Lang AI
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2012 $14.5M Jorge Peñalva Zambrano, Enrique Fueyo Ramírez Madrid
Lang AI is a Madrid-based B2B startup that built a no-code service automation platform. Their system allows customer support teams to visually construct AI models and automation logic directly on top of existing software like Zendesk or Salesforce. In a notable exit earlier this year, Lang AI was acquired by Capacity, an enterprise support platform used by more than 20,000 companies, to bolster its automation features.
Delfos Energy
Founded Total Funding Founders Location 2017 $11.1M Guilherme Studart, Samuel Lima Barcelona
Delfos Energy develops “virtual engineer” technology for the renewable energy industry. The platform acts as a constantly operating engineer that ingests real-time operational data from energy infrastructure, detects abnormal behavior, interprets complex signals, and generates prioritized action recommendations. In March, they closed a €3 million seed extension round featuring Vox Capital alongside existing investors Headline, Contrarian Ventures, DOMO VC, and EDP Ventures.

Dubai, united arab emirates, May 18th, 2026, FinanceWire
The annual forex, fintech and online trading technology expo will gather leading brokerages, investors and trading professionals at World Trade Centre.
Dubai: Known for its ambition and appetite for constant reinvention, the city continues to operate as one of the world’s safest and most stable business hubs. Its progressive regulation and expanding financial ecosystem attract brokers, fintech founders, retail traders and global investors.
Against this backdrop, Forex Expo Dubai will proceed as scheduled for its 9th edition at World Trade Centre on 22-23 September 2026. The 2025 edition welcomed 20,000+ attendees, 250+ exhibitors and 150+ speakers, further reinforcing the event’s growing influence within the global trading industry. From its widely discussed luxury car giveaway to its Guinness World Record achievement, Forex Expo Dubai has evolved into one of the region’s most visible platforms for online trading, fintech and digital finance.
A Gathering Driving the Next Era of Online Trading
As retail participation in trading continues to surge globally, the event arrives at a moment when fintech innovation, AI-driven trading technologies and digital assets are rapidly reshaping how investors engage with the global markets. This year’s edition explores themes around market accessibility, platform innovation, trading education and the evolving relationship between technology and modern investing.
“We’re building on the momentum of previous editions while raising the bar on experience and outcomes,” said Niyaz Mohammed, Commercial Director at HQMENA, event organizers. “With 200+ brands already confirmed, we’ve implemented upgraded systems and enhanced networking infrastructure designed specifically to facilitate meaningful business connections.”
Upgraded Experience Beyond the Expo Floor
Over the years, Forex Expo Dubai has evolved beyond a conventional industry gathering into a reflection of the wider transformation taking place across the region’s financial landscape.
The September gathering allows exhibitors and visitors additional flexibility to coordinate travel, business schedules and showcase preparations ahead of the event. Throughout the lead-up to Forex Expo Dubai, HQMENA continues to work closely with partners, stakeholders and participants to ensure a smooth and well-supported event experience across all touchpoints.
About Forex Expo Dubai
Forex Expo Dubai is one of the region’s leading gatherings for the global online trading and fintech industry, bringing together brokerages, fintech innovators, institutional traders, investors, payment solution providers, IBs, affiliates and online trading technology companies under one roof. The expo serves as a platform for industry dialogue, business networking, technology showcases and market-focused conversations shaping the future of modern finance.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/4uhInh0
Contact
Commercial Director
Niyaz Mohammed
HQMENA
Sales@hqmena.com

London, United Kingdom, May 18th, 2026, Chainwire
Quantography Labs announced the early-access release of Lock.com, a hardware-free crypto wallet built around an isolated, air-gapped security approach.
Lock.com is now available to early access users. The platform separates private key storage from network-connected systems, removing the need for dedicated hardware wallet devices.
Hardware wallets have long been the standard for protecting digital assets. But they come with a trade-off: users must trust the device, the manufacturer, and the supply chain behind it.
Lock.com removes that dependency by separating the signing environment from the broadcasting environment. Private keys remain on a fully offline signer, while transactions are created and broadcast on a connected device. Private keys never touch the internet. The system is designed to work with devices users already own, removing the need for purpose-built hardware.
Lock.com was built out of frustration with how crypto security works today. Too many people are still losing funds in ways that shouldn’t be happening, not because self-custody failed, but because the software environment around the hardware was never built to the same standard. Lock wanted to close that gap structurally
Lock.com is designed to function as an isolated crypto wallet without relying on third-party hardware manufacturers or proprietary device supply chains. The architecture integrates post-quantum cryptographic standards, specifically ML-DSA signatures and ML-KEM key encapsulation alongside the isolated signing model.
The early access phase is focused on gathering user feedback ahead of general availability. Early access enrolment is available at https://www.lock.com/
About Quantography Labs
Quantography Labs is an investment and technology firm focused on secure finance, digital assets, and applied research. The company develops privacy-focused, quantum-ready systems designed to advance the future of digital asset security and infrastructure. Lock.com is its first publicly released product.
Users can learn more about Lock.com’s isolated crypto wallet architecture: https://www.lock.com/
Contact
Neal Taylor
marketing@lock.com

Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius, May 18th, 2026, FinanceWire
IUX has highlighted a series of third-party industry recognitions received during the first half of 2026, with one additional year-end 2025 recognition included for broader context. The recognitions were published or announced by FxDailyInfo, ForexDailyInfo, BrokersView, Traders Union, and Money Expo Mexico, covering categories related to technology, execution, trading conditions, transparency, and broader broker recognition.
These recognitions form part of IUX’s H1 2026 award communications and reflect external acknowledgment from multiple industry publishers and event platforms. According to the published announcements, the recognitions span both editorial award programs and event-based honors across several regions.
Recognitions highlighted by IUX include:
FxDailyInfo — Most Innovative Technology Broker 2026
IUX said this title formed part of the FxDailyInfo Global Forex Awards 2026.
FxDailyInfo — Best Execution Broker 2026
IUX also identified this recognition as part of the same FxDailyInfo award cycle.
ForexDailyInfo — Most Transparent Broker 2026
ForexDailyInfo recognized IUX under this title in its 2026 award coverage.
ForexDailyInfo — Broker of the Year 2026
ForexDailyInfo also recognized IUX with this title in connection with its 2026 industry awards coverage.
BrokersView — Best Trading Conditions
BrokersView recognized IUX with the Best Trading Conditions title at the BrokersView 2026 Awards.
Traders Union Awards 2025 — Broker of the Year
Traders Union included IUX among the winners of its annual 2025 awards under the Broker of the Year title.
Money Expo Mexico 2026 — The Best Traders’ Choice Award
IUX said it received The Best Traders’ Choice Award in connection with its participation in Money Expo Mexico 2026.
IUX said these recognitions reflect the company’s continued focus on technology development, operational consistency, and engagement with clients and partners across multiple regions. The company added that it views the awards as third-party acknowledgments and that each recognition should be considered in the context of the methodology, editorial criteria, or evaluation process of the relevant publisher or event organizer.
According to IUX, these recognitions represent an important milestone in its 2026 communications and reflect continued progress across technology, service delivery, and platform development. The company added that it remains committed to a consistent and responsible operating approach as it continues expanding across international markets.
Looking ahead, IUX said it intends to continue focusing on platform development, operational clarity, and long-term support for its global client base. The company noted that its broader objective is to maintain a stable framework for delivering access to global CFD markets while continuing to improve the overall user experience in line with its internal standards and regional growth plans.
About IUX
IUX is a technology-driven brokerage specializing in high-performance trading solutions for professional market participants. Established in 2016, the firm provides low-latency execution, deep-book liquidity, and customizable trading tools designed to optimize the performance of high-volume strategies. IUX remains committed to innovation, transparency, and the continuous advancement of trading infrastructure.
Contact
Brand Communication Officer
Camille Jo
IUX
camille@iux.com

New York, USA, May 15th, 2026, Chainwire
E Estate Group Inc. announced that it will host E-Estate 1 Year Live: Washington DC Summit on June 13, 2026, bringing together company leadership, agents, buyers, strategic partners, and guests interested in the future of blockchain-based real estate ownership.
The summit will take place at The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C. and will mark one year since the launch of the E-Estate platform.
The event is designed as a milestone gathering for the E-Estate ecosystem and a broader discussion on how real estate tokenization is moving from early adoption into structured infrastructure. The summit will focus on real assets, blockchain-based ownership models, Real World Assets, platform growth, and the next stage of digital property participation.
Over the past year, E-Estate has moved from launch phase to active market development. According to company data, E-Estate structured a tokenized real estate portfolio exceeding $100 million in 2025, while total EST sales across tokenized property offerings have now surpassed $32 million.
The company said the summit will provide a clear review of what has been built so far, what has been learned during the first year, and how E-Estate plans to continue expanding its infrastructure, property portfolio, and user access.
Real estate tokenization is no longer only a concept,
said Brandon Stephenson, CEO and Co-Founder of E Estate Group Inc. The next stage is about building infrastructure around real assets, legal structure, ownership records, user education, and operational discipline. That is what we are focused on at E-Estate.
In 2026, E Estate Group Inc. filed a Form D notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which the company views as part of its broader effort to strengthen the legal foundation for activity connected to the U.S. market. E-Estate said this step reflects its long-term approach to building within a sector where regulation, compliance, and market standards are still developing.
The company’s model is based on using blockchain infrastructure to support digital participation in real estate assets. Rather than replacing traditional property fundamentals, E-Estate aims to create a more accessible ownership layer where real property, documentation, asset management, and digital records can work together.
The Washington DC Summit will also highlight the role of education and professional participation in the growth of tokenized real estate. E-Estate continues to develop its agent structure, buyer education, business account access, KYB processes, and future platform tools, including planned mobile access.
The program will include presentations from company leaders and selected speakers, recognition segments for top-performing participants, and discussions on the future direction of the platform.
Real estate remains one of the most important asset classes in the world,
Stephenson added. Blockchain gives the industry an opportunity to make ownership participation more transparent, more flexible, and more scalable. The companies that succeed will be the ones that connect technology with real assets and real execution.
E-Estate said the summit will serve as both a first-year review and a forward-looking event, outlining the company’s next stage of growth as the tokenized real estate market continues to gain attention globally.
Official teaser
About E Estate Group Inc.
E Estate Group Inc. is a real estate tokenization company developing blockchain-based infrastructure for digital participation in real property assets. Through the E-Estate platform, the company focuses on connecting real estate, asset management, digital ownership records, buyer access, and agent education within one international ecosystem.
Website: https://e-estate.co
Contact
Emily Lawson
E ESTATE GROUP INC.
info@e-estate.co

Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 14th, 2026, Chainwire
MSU 2.0 to unveil IP expansion strategy, featuring AI creation tools and a unified on-chain content hub.
MapleStory N marks its first anniversary with major gameplay milestones, sustained ecosystem growth, and new updates to deepen player engagement.
MapleStory Universe (MSU), the blockchain-powered expansion of Nexon’s iconic MapleStory franchise, today marks its first anniversary following the launch of MapleStory N on May 15, 2025. Over the past year, the platform has recorded more than 150 million cumulative on-chain transactions and surpassed 3.82 million accounts registered, reflecting sustained participation from a global player base and continued development of the ecosystem.
One year in, MSU is entering its next phase with the introduction of MSU 2.0, an expansion designed to transform how intellectual property (IP), builders, and players interact in a shared digital environment, supported by AI creation tools and on-chain infrastructure. MSU 2.0 will be implemented throughout 2026 to 2027, as new features will be progressively developed and released for the builders.
A Benchmark Launch That Set a New Standard
MSU launched in May 2025 as one of the largest debuts in the Web3 gaming ecosystem. Built on the MapleStory IP, the pre-launch Scroll NFT campaign recorded approximately 1.7 million scrolls minted, officially confirmed as the largest NFT mint in Avalanche network history. On launch day, MSU-related weekly active addresses on the Avalanche network increased by 549 percent, reflecting strong user interest and anticipation surrounding the title’s release.
Following launch, the marketplace has continued its strong performance, with more than 446,716 buyers and sellers transacting daily on average. To date, MSU has accounted for 23.3% of total activity on the Avalanche network, representing a substantial share of activity across leading chains. MSU’s native NXPC token was also listed on seven major exchanges at launch, including Binance, Bybit, Upbit, and Bithumb.
Sunyoung Hwang, CEO, Nexpace, said:
What began as one of the largest launches in Web3 gaming has developed into a platform built for long-term participation. In the past year, we focused on building the infrastructure and discipline required to support our community over the long term. Ever since then, MSU has evolved beyond a single game into infrastructure for creation, commerce, and participation. That shift defines what it means for an IP to become an economic system and a foundation for the next generation of online worlds.
Introducing MSU 2.0, the Next Chapter for MapleStory Universe
MSU is now advancing into its next phase through the rollout of MSU 2.0, an expansion designed to turn IPs from friction-heavy, abstract assets into programmable, on-chain commerce. Designed to broaden participation across the ecosystem and support new forms of creation, distribution, and commercialization, MSU 2.0 reflects the continued evolution of MapleStory Universe from a single game environment into a scalable platform.
Hwang added:
MSU 2.0 is the next phase of our growth journey. Our goal is to expand the role of IP from something people experience to something they can actively build with, share, and grow together, akin to an infinite IP playground. From here, our priority is to build the infrastructure that will support a larger and more connected IP ecosystem.
At the core of MSU 2.0 is VIBE IP, a new tech stack built on two foundational pillars that redefine what it means to build with IP on-chain. The first pillar transforms IP access by providing builders access to gameplay and behavioral data from MapleStory N through dedicated APIs, turning IP from brand assets to living, data-rich foundation to create on in accordance with applicable privacy laws. The second pillar establishes an on-chain builder economy on the Henesys chain, built on an Avalanche L1streamlining IP licensing, revenue settlement, and payments into a single system.
Together, these pillars are supported by blockchain infrastructure and AI-powered creation tools. Blockchain allows seamless licensing, payment and settlement, fully on-chain, while AI-powered “vibe coding” allows anyone’s idea to become a full-scale product, enabling broader participation in building and launching IP-driven content. This foundation positions MSU to onboard additional Nexon IPs over time, building an AI-powered and On-chained IP multiverse, with the VIBE IP tech stack gradually rolling out in phases over the coming months.
MapleStory N One-Year Anniversary Update
MapleStory N, the flagship game by MSU, has delivered a series of milestones over the past year that reflect sustained player engagement across the ecosystem. The year-end winter update generated more than 130,000 user inflows, with approximately three-quarters representing new users. This update also drove in-game spending to its highest level since the immediate post-launch period, with player spending outpacing rewards distributed, reflecting a more active and sustainable in-game economy driven by deeper engagement.
Building on this momentum, MapleStory N is now more accessible to mainstream players. Casual users can engage with the game like any traditional MMORPG, with less blockchain hurdle. Web3 features have been refined to deliver meaningful value while maintaining a seamless gameplay experience, making the platform easier for a broader audience to adopt.
As MapleStory N enters its second year, the development team will roll out waves of in-game updates at an accelerated pace, expanding gameplay and introducing new challenges. This will be supported by a steady cadence of major releases throughout the year, including highly anticipated Black Mage update and other milestone content. MSN will also introduce a new MVP system designed to provide ongoing benefits to dedicated players and keep them motivated to continue playing. Starting with the MVP system, MSN plans to continuously expand the program by introducing more diverse criteria and rewards, ensuring that a wider range of players can be recognized and rewarded over time. For more information, users can visit the official website.
About NEXPACE
NEXPACE, an innovative blockchain company based in Abu Dhabi, pioneers an IP-expansion initiative powered by blockchain technology and NFTs to build a community-driven ecosystem. With a mission to redefine interactive entertainment, NEXPACE creates a vibrant space for exploring, sharing, and engaging with diverse content and gameplay crafted by community members.
At the heart of NEXPACE’s ecosystem are principles of transparency, security, and trust, empowering builders to freely share their ideas and enabling users to enjoy immersive experiences. By fostering a culture of creative expression, NEXPACE envisions a secure, collaborative environment that unites ecosystem participants in a thriving digital community.
Contact
PR Manager
Bee Shin
Wachsman
bee.shin@wachsman.com

Dubai, UAE, May 14th, 2026, FinanceWire
Headway, a global online broker, has introduced a new no-deposit sign-up bonus designed to help traders explore different markets without risking their own capital. Bonus $150 allows participants to trade across five asset classes over seven days and turn bonus earnings into real withdrawable profit.
Participants can unlock daily rewards of $15 by trading at least 0.01 lot per day with a minimum price movement of 3 points between opening and closing. Completing extra tasks adds a $45 bonus, bringing the total potential welcome bonus to $150.
Each day is dedicated to a different asset class, giving traders a chance to discover which markets suit their trading style best:
Monday – Tuesday: Forex
Wednesday – Thursday: Stocks
Friday: Metals/Oil
Saturday – Sunday: Crypto/Synthetic instruments
Traders participate using free bonus funds under real financial market conditions without risking any of their own money. This allows for risk‑free experimentation and trading skill development.
Within the first seven days after the no deposit sign up bonus period ends, users can withdraw a portion of their profit with no extra conditions. A spin‑the‑reel feature determines the initial withdrawable amount.
To unlock the full profit, traders need to place orders on a real account — the platform clearly shows how many lots are required to release the entire amount.
Headway invites both new and experienced traders to take advantage of this offer. No deposit is required, and there are no hidden fees.
For full terms and detailed conditions, visit the Headway broker’s website or check the Headway trading app. Claim your first $15 for free and experience trading without risk! No promo code required.
About Headway
Headway is an international Forex broker offering 500+ trading instruments and a wide range of services to traders of all experience levels. The trading conditions include: deposit bonuses, Swap Free accounts, local trading instruments, micro lots, unlimited leverage, and a minimum deposit of $1. For more information and withdrawal conditions, users can visit https://hw.online/
Contact
PR-manager
Anna Semenova
Headway
pr@hw.site

Los Angeles, United States, May 13th, 2026, FinanceWire
Gogi connects investors and AI agents to brokers, stocks, crypto, forex, and prediction markets in one unified workspace.
Today, Gogi launches out of stealth to equip investors with a unified ecosystem for AI-powered investing and enable the next generation of agent investors. Gogi is among the first financial workspaces to provide agents with financial data, policy guardrails, position limits, and a security layer for engaging in multi-broker, multi-market trading. The company aims to become the default gateway through which agents interface with global financial systems.
Retail trading is more fragmented and complex than ever. New investors face steep barriers to entry: hours of time-consuming research, costly subscriptions to market data and expert analysis, and a maze of disconnected platforms and accounts. Although AI agents can analyze markets and identify trading opportunities, investors lack a secure, unified control layer for their agents to safely access and take action across financial accounts—until now.
AI agents are evolving from tools into economic participants. Gogi is building the infrastructure for investors to leverage autonomous agents to execute specific financial strategies,
said Founder and CEO Clarice Bonaccorsi. I built this platform to give everyday investors a true financial co-pilot—one that offers institutional-grade capabilities without institutional complexity.
Gogi’s financial interface combines Gogi Intelligence and various tools to simplify analysis and trade execution across multiple accounts. Gogi Intelligence integrates real-time market data across equities, crypto, forex, commodities, indexes, and prediction markets. It performs fundamental and technical analysis on more than 20,000 symbols and thousands of real-world events—providing investors and AI agents with a comprehensive understanding of the market and their position in it. Beyond standard data feeds, users can subscribe to premium data, including SEC filings, balance sheets, historical performance, sports statistics, political forecasting, event probabilities, and even custom datasets, via a secure user portal.
On top of this Intelligence, Gogi’s tools enable multi-broker trade execution (human- or agent-in-the-loop), portfolio management, chat and voice command interfaces, and an isolated trading environment. Most investors risk exposing sensitive credentials and proprietary strategies when utilizing autonomous AI agents. With Gogi, investors and agents operate within a strictly governed, encrypted environment. All agent activity is encrypted and monitored, ensuring that investments pass through embedded user-defined guardrails. These safeguards enforce strict position limits, timing constraints, asset restrictions, and risk policies automatically before any order hits the market.
Currently, Gogi is partnered with Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid, and secure crypto platforms serving more than 15 million clients globally, to share Kraken’s features with Gogi’s users. Alpaca, a leading provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, is also a Gogi partner, potentially extending Gogi’s reach through brokerage infrastructure serving more than 7 million accounts.
Investors interested in participating in the next evolution of AI-driven finance can learn more at gogi.ai.
About Gogi
Gogi is a unified AI financial workspace that connects investors and their AI agents to brokers, stocks, crypto, forex, and prediction markets. Built for modern retail investors and agents who want smarter, faster, and more diversified ways to manage their financial lives, Gogi simplifies analysis and trade execution across multiple accounts. Unlike brokers or standalone trading apps, Gogi acts as a non-custodial, agent-ready infrastructure layer with enterprise-grade security and human or agent-in-the-loop controls. Founded in 2022 by professional day trader and self-taught programmer Clarice Bonaccorsi, Gogi is building the future of AI-powered investing. Users can learn more at www.gogi.ai.
Contact
PR Consultant
Gabriela Lund
Gogi
pr@gog.ai

Ajman, UAE, May 13th, 2026, FinanceWire
Funded Academy has officially launched, introducing a proprietary trading platform built around a single idea: trading should be a process of learning, proving, and evolving, not just passing a challenge. The firm enters the market with a structure that combines education, evaluation, and funding into one continuous environment, allowing traders to develop their skills while working toward funded opportunities.
From Learning to Funding, in One System
Funded Academy is built to guide traders through a complete journey. Instead of separating education from execution, the platform connects both. Traders begin by selecting a program such as the 1-Step Challenge with an 85% profit split or the 2-Step Challenge with an 80% split, progress through a structured evaluation, and move into funded accounts once performance criteria are met. Each stage is designed to reflect how traders actually grow, focusing on consistency and decision-making rather than short-term outcomes.
Competitive Entry and High-Reward Scaling
The platform offers diverse entry points to suit every trader’s needs:
2-Step Challenge Pricing: Accounts range from $5k ($49.99) to $200k ($1,080.99).
1-Step Challenge Pricing: Streamlined accounts from $5k ($55.88) to $100k ($576.88).
Performance Scaling: Traders can qualify to increase their account balance by 40%, with profit splits rising to an industry-leading 95%.
Maximum Growth: Traders can reach a maximum allocation of $1,000,000 based on performance.
Built Around Real Trading Conditions
Trading takes place on MetaTrader 5 and cTrader, two of the most widely used platforms in the industry. The environment is designed to mirror real market conditions. Funded Academy emphasizes discipline, with clearly defined rules:
Drawdown Limits: 2-Step accounts feature a 10% overall drawdown, while 1-Step accounts use an 8% trailing drawdown.
Leverage: Access up to 1:100 leverage on Forex for 2-Step Challenges.
Transparency: No consistency rules apply to any account types, and KYC is required only after successfully completing the challenge phases.
Support That Stays Active
A key part of the platform is its 24/7 support system (support@fundedacademy.com). Traders have access to real assistance at any time, reducing delays and keeping the focus on trading rather than troubleshooting. The platform is accessible across desktop, web, and mobile devices, allowing to monitor and manage accounts from anywhere.
Straightforward Payout Structure
Funded Academy offers a clear payout model. Each trading cycle is 2 weeks, and the first payout is available on demand. Once passed, traders can receive their funded accounts within 12 hours of completing KYC. All rules, including a $0 commission on Indices, are defined in advance to create a predictable structure.
Designed for Long-Term Development
Founder and CEO Mohammed Salehuddin Azad states that the platform was created to address a common gap in the industry: many traders have the skills but lack the structure to apply them consistently. Funded Academy focuses on building that environment and supporting steady progress so that traders can refine their approach over time.
Expanding Beyond Trading: The Partner Program
In addition to its trading programs, Funded Academy includes an affiliate program for creators and trading communities.
Tiered Commissions: Partners earn between 15% (Tier 1) and 20% (Tier 3) on first-time purchases.
Reliable Payouts: Commissions are processed via Crypto (in reliable payouts) or RISEWORKS within 24 to 48 hours after approval.
Trading & Account Flexibility
No Consistency Rules: There are no consistency rules applied to any account type, allowing traders more freedom in their strategy execution.
High Profit Splits: Traders start with an 80% to 85% profit split, which can be increased to 95% through the scale-up program.
Rapid Funding and Payouts: Funded accounts are issued within 12 hours of completing KYC, and the first payout is available on demand.
Generous Drawdown Limits: The 2-Step Challenge offers a 10% overall drawdown, while the 1-Step Challenge offers a 8% trailing drawdown.
Zero Commission on Indices: Trading indices features a $ 0-per-lot commission structure.
Flexible News Trading: Trade freely during medium and low-impact news across all accounts, with a simple 2-minute restriction around high-impact releases for funded accounts only, while challenge accounts remain unrestricted.
About Funded Academy
Funded Academy is a proprietary trading firm that combines learning, evaluation, and funding into a single platform. The company provides structured programs designed to help traders develop consistency and access funded trading opportunities. Funded Academy Ltd. is registered in Saint Lucia and operates globally.
More information is available at:
https://fundedacademy.com/
Contact
Communications Officer
Mehenuma Bhuiyan Akanto
Funded Academy F.Z.E.
contact@fundedacademy.com

London, United Kingdom, May 13th, 2026, Chainwire
Following the successful completion of its private testing phase, BASIS is now officially live, with the platform publicly accessible at basis.pro as the company moves to address what industry participants increasingly describe as a structural gap in digital asset infrastructure.
The platform, developed with engineering support from Base58 Labs, has been tested under live market conditions with a select group of institutional participants. While reported metrics included sub-50 microsecond p99 execution latency, throughput exceeding 100,000 operations per second, and 100% uptime, the evaluation extended beyond peak performance benchmarks.
Testing was designed to observe how the system behaved when execution conditions became unstable. Scenarios included exchange-side latency spikes, API rate limits, liquidity fragmentation across venues, and partial execution failures. These conditions, while not constant, are representative of real trading environments where system behavior under stress determines outcome consistency.
According to BASIS CEO Helge Stadelmann, these scenarios reflect a broader limitation in current market infrastructure.
Strategies exist. The constraint has been the infrastructure required to execute them with precision and defined risk,
Stadelmann said.
The platform operates as an arbitrage staking system powered by the Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE), a proprietary high-frequency execution engine developed by Base58 Labs. BASIS identifies and captures pricing discrepancies across exchanges and distributes net arbitrage profits to platform participants through a staking structure designed around market-neutral execution.
In traditional markets, execution-layer infrastructure is typically embedded within institutional systems. In digital asset markets, that layer is still evolving, resulting in a dependency on external exchanges, APIs, and liquidity routing frameworks that introduce variability into execution outcomes.
Unlike conventional yield products that rely on token emissions or external reward incentives, BASIS derives user rewards exclusively from arbitrage execution profits generated across fragmented digital asset markets. Structurally, losses are absorbed by the company while users participate only in profit distributions generated through execution activity.
During testing, BASIS evaluated system behavior across a range of operational conditions. When execution parameters exceeded predefined thresholds, including projected slippage or incomplete fill conditions, the system halted execution and initiated deterministic rollback procedures. These mechanisms were designed to preserve capital and prevent forced completion under degraded conditions.
In scenarios where exchange-side instability occurred, the system adjusted outbound routing behavior and maintained allocation states without internal inconsistency. Pending executions were paused or reallocated without loss of state integrity, allowing the system to resume normal operation once conditions stabilized.
The Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE), which underpins the platform, was developed to support these behaviors. While latency performance remains a core component, the design emphasis extends to sequencing logic, allocation tracking, and state preservation under varying execution conditions.
This approach reflects a shift in how execution performance is evaluated.
Execution quality is determined by control under unpredictable conditions,
Stadelmann said.
The testing phase focused on verifying that the system could maintain deterministic behavior when external variables introduced uncertainty. Rather than prioritizing forced execution completion, the system was designed to priorities outcome consistency and capital preservation.
BASIS operates within a structured governance framework that includes ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, AICPA SOC, and GDPR compliance standards. These certifications align the platform with established requirements for information security, service management, and operational oversight.
BASIS functions as execution-layer infrastructure supporting arbitrage deployment across exchanges rather than a conventional yield-generation platform. The underlying system is designed to maintain execution control, sequencing integrity, and deterministic risk behavior while operating across fragmented liquidity venues in real time.
With validation complete, BASIS is now officially live and publicly available through basis.pro. The platform currently supports BTC, ETH, SOL, and PAXG, each convertible into corresponding stTokens through a 1:1 structure, with reward accrual derived from arbitrage profits generated through the platform’s execution engine.
We validated the system thoroughly before opening it to the market. BASIS is now officially live at<a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://basis.pro/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> basis.pro</a>, and access is open,
Stadelmann said.
The launch reflects a broader shift in how infrastructure platforms are brought to market, with live validation and operational discipline completed prior to public availability.
As digital asset markets continue to mature, the role of execution-layer infrastructure is becoming more defined. While liquidity, custody, and compliance have seen rapid development, execution systems remain an area of ongoing evolution, particularly for institutional participants requiring consistent deployment frameworks.
The development of infrastructure capable of bridging the gap between proprietary trading systems and broader institutional access introduces new considerations for market structure. These include how execution control is standardized, how risk is managed across fragmented venues, and how infrastructure scales without introducing instability.
BASIS enters this stage of market development with execution discipline as a primary design principle. The platform’s architecture, testing methodology, and launch sequencing reflect an approach centered on system behavior rather than surface-level performance metrics.
As digital asset markets continue maturing, execution-layer systems capable of supporting scalable arbitrage deployment are becoming increasingly important. BASIS enters the market with a structure centered on market-neutral execution, deterministic risk management, and operational consistency across fragmented trading environments.
About BASIS
BASIS is a professional crypto arbitrage platform developed with engineering support from Base58 Labs. The platform operates through the Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE), a proprietary high-frequency execution engine designed for sub-50 microsecond execution latency and deterministic risk management across fragmented digital asset markets.
About Base58 Labs
Base58 Labs is the engineering team behind the Base58 Hyper-Latency Engine (BHLE) and the technical infrastructure powering BASIS. The team specializes in execution-layer
development for digital asset markets, with a focus on latency optimization, sequencing integrity, and deterministic system behavior under variable market conditions.
Contact
Maud Gerritsen
BASIS
press@basis.pro

Ebene Cybercity, Mauritius, May 13th, 2026, FinanceWire
IUX has released a new market insight examining recent developments in the gold market, focusing on heightened volatility and how it may be associated with user engagement across gold-related instruments, including Gold Funds and Gold ETFs.
The report combines limited internal platform observations with publicly available market data for contextual purposes only.
Gold Market Reflects Diverging Short-Term and Long-Term Trends
According to publicly available market data, gold (XAUUSD) is trading at approximately 4,550.545 USD, reflecting an intraday increase of around +0.58%. Short-term movements remain volatile, with gold rising approximately +0.57% over the past day but declining around -4.39% over the past month.
Over longer timeframes, gold has shown relatively stronger performance, with gains of approximately +14.64% over six months and +40.50% over one year, although historical market performance does not guarantee future results.
This divergence between short-term pressure and longer-term strength may be associated with macroeconomic factors such as interest rate expectations, U.S. dollar movements, and periods of profit-taking. The observed pattern may also be interpreted as a transition from strong upward momentum into a phase of increased volatility and relative stabilization.
Volatility and Evolving Market Structure
The insight suggests that recent volatility may be associated not only with macroeconomic conditions but also with changes in market structure.
As access to gold markets becomes more immediate through instruments such as ETFs, and as trading activity becomes more responsive to real-time data, price movements may be observed to occur more rapidly. This environment may contribute to more pronounced short-term fluctuations compared to historical patterns.
These developments may be viewed as part of broader changes in how gold is utilized within portfolios, where some market participants may view it as part of longer-term portfolio diversification strategies.
IUX Data Indicates Shifts in User Engagement
Platform observations suggest that periods of increased price movement may be associated with higher levels of user interaction, particularly in instruments more directly linked to short-term market price movements. This observation should not be interpreted as investment advice or an indication of trading opportunity.
Engagement with ETF-based instruments may be observed to increase during short-term volatility, while Gold Funds continue to be associated with longer-term positioning. Under current conditions, different product characteristics may influence how users engage with market instruments.
Users may also be increasingly observed to monitor multiple timeframes and examine relationships between gold and other asset classes, which may reflect a shift toward more data-oriented market observation.
Integrated Platform for Multi-Asset Monitoring
IUX offers access to multiple asset classes within a single platform environment.
The platform includes access to market data and analytical indicators, including price movements, trading activity, and sentiment-related data, which may provide additional context during periods of volatility.
Conclusion
The IUX insight indicates that the current gold market environment may be characterized by the interaction between short-term volatility and longer-term structural trends.
This dynamic may be observed in both price behavior and user engagement, reflecting different approaches to market participation under evolving conditions.
About IUX
IUX is a multi-asset trading and investment platform offering access to a wide range of financial instruments, including Forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and ETFs. The platform provides integrated tools, market data, and educational resources designed to support users in exploring financial markets.
IUX Education provides access to structured guides, market insights, and educational materials intended to support financial market learning and ongoing market education and understanding.
Disclaimer
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. Users should consider whether they understand how CFDs work and whether they can afford to take the high risk of losing the money.
Contact
IUX Education
education@iux.com

Zurich, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
The fintech project SNC Scandic Coin (SNC) was launched by the global Scandic Finance Group (SFG). In an interview with the Neue Zürcher Nachrichten, Uwe Sellmer, a specialist in the financial sector, explained how the SNC token differs from speculative cryptocurrencies: it will serve as a regulated payment, access and loyalty instrument integrated into the SFG Group’s services, rather than merely being an object of speculation. Specifically, users within the network can pay for media apps, private jet flights, yachts, cars, AI products and domains, amongst other things, and benefit from loyalty programmes. This practical range of applications is a key feature of the RWA project, as many competitors offer only a vague ‘vision of the future’ without any tangible benefits.
Transparency, Audit and Compliance
The developers have ensured that the SNC SCANDIC Coin meets the requirements of regulatory oversight and strict compliance. The smart contract was audited by CertiK https://skynet.certik.com/projects/scandic-coin: according to the public Skynet report dated 2 March 2026, the SNC Scandic Coin has no critical vulnerabilities. The project has a KYC-KYB and anti-money laundering (AML) system, which is contractually managed by the data and credit service provider CRIF, which also certifies ESG certificates, thereby emphasising sustainable practices. A multi-layered AML risk management system underscores the commitment to creating a trustworthy product.
A broad ecosystem rather than a standalone product
The SNC Scandic Coin is not viewed in isolation, but as part of a broad Scandic ecosystem. The official website lists numerous divisions – such as SNC Scandic Fly, SNC Scandic Pay, Scandic Cars, SNC Scandic Estate, SNC Scandic DEV, SNC Scandic SEC, SNC Scandic Domains and SNC Scandic Yachts. These divisions are intended to use the coin as a common means of payment and deploy it for various RWA (Real-World Asset) services. According to Sellmer, the Legier Group publishing network – which comprises over 115 globally active daily newspapers across all continents offering 24/7 breaking news and its own news app – will provide media coverage.
Value proposition and fee model
From the user’s perspective, the SNC Coin offers several advantages: real-world utility through integration with specific services, low fees and fast processing thanks to optimised smart contract technology, an integrated ecosystem combining travel, property, brokerage services and lifestyle offerings, as well as a transparent structure with a fixed token supply and traceable distribution. The FAQ explains that the coin supports payments, access levels, rewards and ecosystem functions. Digital assets and data are secured using decentralised storage methods and institutional cold wallets, and for maximum security, the extensive SNC development team recommends the use of hardware wallets and, to safeguard every token holder, relies among other things on a vesting period for SNC Coins, which further ensures that the legal regulations of the supervisory authorities are fully complied with.
Tokenomics: Limited supply and clear allocation
The comprehensive white paper (210 A4 pages) and the website provide insight into the token economy. The total supply of SNC is capped at one billion tokens. According to the tokenomics model, the launch price is set at 0.02 EUR. A detailed schedule governs when these tokens will be released. The valuation at launch amounts to 20 million US dollars; according to the project description, this is not a legal commitment regarding the value of the token, but rather reflects assumptions regarding supply, market launch and development. Furthermore, the technical requirements for staking the SNC Scandic Coin have already been established in this context.
Milestones and Timeline
The roadmap focuses on transparency and stages: the foundation phase and development, including the audit, have been completed. Next up is the Token Generation Event (TGE); this will be followed by integration steps with partner services before the SNC Scandic Coin finally scales globally. An FAQ section notes that the SNC Coin is currently still in the preparatory phase and no live mainnet token is available; trading will commence shortly after the mainnet launch on a major centralised exchange (BitMart) and other major exchanges. Those interested should monitor the official channels, as exact launch dates will only be published https://x.com/SCANDICCOINECO.
Assessment and Outlook
Uwe Sellmer emphasises that “SNC” stands for S: Security/Synergy, N: Network and C: Community, and represents Scandinavian values such as transparency and modern design. The combination of real-world utility, limited supply, regulatory clarity and a comprehensive ecosystem sets the coin apart from many crypto projects where speculative hype takes centre stage. However, in accordance with legal requirements, the project highlights risks in its FAQs: Digital assets carry technical, market, liquidity, regulatory and execution risks, and interested parties should refer to official risk disclosures and the launch documentation.
In this context, the SNC Scandic Coin has potential to become a milestone in the fintech sector; however, as is always the case in any business, this depends not only on the technology and marketing, but also on the acceptance of the token.
Imprint of SNC Scandic Coin
https://snccoin.dev/en/imprint
About NEUE ZÜRICHER NACHRICHTEN
Founded in Zurich in 1904, the “Neue Zürcher Nachrichten” (“NZN”) is a Swiss daily newspaper known for its liberal-conservative perspective and commitment to high-quality journalism. Published around the clock in six languages, NZN covers Swiss, European, and global news, with a strong focus on in-depth analysis, background reporting, and opinion coverage. Through its ongoing digital expansion, NZN continues to provide reliable and diverse news coverage to a broad international audience.
Contact
Mr
Fadri Baumann
NEUE ZÜRCHER NACHRICHTEN
info@NeueZuercherNachrichten.com
+41447979985

Zug, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd., an affiliate of the Bitcoin Suisse Group, has received a Class F license under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act and Class B registration approval under the Investment Business Act from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, authorising regulated digital asset management and investment advisory services for professional and institutional clients.
The Bitcoin Suisse Group today announced that its affiliate Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. has obtained a Class F digital asset business license under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act and Class B registration under the Investment Business Act 2003 from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The approval has been granted on a pre‑operational basis, subject to the completion of customary conditions prior to commencing regulated digital asset management and investment advisory services for professional and institutional clients.
The BMA’s approval marks a significant step in Bitcoin Suisse’s international expansion. Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. now has the regulatory foundation to provide investment advisory and asset management services to professional and institutional clients outside Switzerland through a dedicated entity.
“Institutional investors increasingly recognize digital assets as a permanent part of their portfolios. What they need is a partner who combines deep crypto-native expertise with the governance and regulatory standards they expect from traditional financial services. The BMA approvals mark an important step in Bitcoin Suisse’s transition towards a global wealth management platform and allow us to be exactly that partner for clients internationally.” – Andrej Majcen, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Bitcoin Suisse.
Regulated Investment Advisory and Asset Management
Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. is domiciled in Hamilton, Bermuda, and is fully owned by BTCS Holding Ltd., the group’s holding entity. The DABA license covers the provision of regulated digital asset business services, while the IBA registration enables the entity to provide investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management. The entity will serve professional and institutional clients with a suite of services spanning investment advisory, discretionary portfolio management mandates, and proprietary investment strategies. Clients may fund mandates in Bitcoin, stablecoins, or fiat currency.
The entity operates on a non-custodial basis and relies on regulated custodial providers and partner banks to deliver institutional-grade security. An experienced CIO Office and dedicated research function underpin all investment decisions, drawing on Bitcoin Suisse’s proprietary Crypto Analysis Framework and its Global Crypto Taxonomy – a classification system covering approximately 600 digital assets across six sectors, developed over more than a decade of crypto-native research.
Bermuda: A Premier Jurisdiction for Regulated Digital Asset Services
Bermuda has established itself as one of the world’s leading jurisdictions for digital assets, having introduced the Digital Asset Business Act in 2018 as one of the first comprehensive frameworks of its kind. The granting of both a DABA license and an IBA registration to Bitcoin Suisse (International) Ltd. reflects the group’s compliance infrastructure, governance standards, and operational maturity.
Part of a Broader Global Regulatory Rollout
The presence in Bermuda complements Bitcoin Suisse’s existing international footprint. The group already holds an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), reflecting its commitment to serving clients across the Middle East under a regulated framework. Together, these milestones underline Bitcoin Suisse’s ambition to bring its native crypto expertise to professional and institutional clients across multiple jurisdictions, including (U)HNWIs, family offices, external asset managers, and corporate counterparties.
About Bitcoin Suisse AG
Bitcoin Suisse AG is a leading premium crypto financial services provider. Founded in 2013 by crypto-native experts, it provides a cohesive suite of trading, custody, staking and lending services for institutional clients, crypto foundations, family offices, asset managers and high-net-worth individuals. Bitcoin Suisse is headquartered in Zug and has built a team of over 200 highly qualified experts in Switzerland, Europe and the Middle East. www.bitcoinsuisse.com
Contact
Lukas Mettler
Bitcoin Suisse
l.mettler@bitcoinsuisse.com

Zug, Switzerland, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
As part of a broader initiative to expand access to essential banking infrastructure across Africa, Cantor8 has revealed plans to bring leading mobile money systems such as M-PESA and EVC Plus onchain via Yiksi Limited.
Cantor8 has secured exclusive MOUs with Yiksi Limited, outlining plans to bring leading mobile money systems onchain and enable direct digital money services-to-crypto conversion via blockchain rails.
Through its partnership with Taran App, a leading African fintech platform, and Yiksi, Taran App’s cryptocurrency exchange, Cantor8 will leverage Taran App’s infrastructure to bring two of Africa’s most widely used forms of mobile money on-chain via the Canton Network.
The partnership serves as a crucial pilot for a broader rollout across additional African nations and mobile money ecosystems, demonstrating how onchain digital money infrastructure can scale across the continent.
Mobile Money Infrastructure and Blockchain Integration
Limited banking infrastructure in regions like Kenya and Somalia has led to the widespread adoption of mobile money systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus.
These platforms are vital for financial inclusion and economic activity in mobile-first ecosystems where traditional bank penetration, around 15% in Somalia, remains low due to physical and documentation barriers.
Migrating these systems to blockchain networks like the Canton offers a significant opportunity to enhance interoperability, settlement efficiency, and global connectivity. This evolution, in turn, provides users with a fully integrated digital financial system that bypasses conventional infrastructure.
Despite access challenges, ongoing innovation in digital onboarding continues to reduce barriers, scaling payments and remittances across these emerging markets.
The Need for Digital Money in African Economies
To understand the impact of digital money and mobile-based transfer systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus, it helps to first understand the regions in which they operate and have seen widespread adoption.
At the core, three key factors have driven the success of these systems in emerging economies like Somalia and Kenya:
Limited-to-non-existent access to reliable banking infrastructure.
A high degree of mobile phone access and competence.
Unworkable local currencies.
The Banking Gap
Since 1991, Somalia has transitioned into a mobile-first economy led by services like EVC Plus, filling the void left by a sparse traditional banking sector. According to the US State Department’s 2025 Investment Climate Statement, formal banking penetration sits at just 15% due to branch scarcity and rigid ID requirements.
Cantor8 aims to bridge this gap by integrating secure digital infrastructure and modernizing mobile connectivity.
The firm is targeting similar inclusion gaps in Kenya, where M-PESA dominates but rural barriers persist. By deploying mobile-first technology, Cantor8 intends to scale financial access and integrate these emerging markets into a cohesive digital ecosystem.
Nonviable Local Currencies
Somalia and Kenya are increasingly pivoting toward mobile-first financial systems to navigate structural economic challenges.
In Somalia, decades of central banking limitations and counterfeit Somali Shilling (SOS) circulation have driven a market shift toward the US Dollar and mobile money for stability.
Kenya’s Shilling (KES) remains more integrated into global markets, though its debt profile reflects heavy infrastructure investment. Despite macroeconomic pressures, Kenya continues to lead in digital innovation, utilizing mobile platforms to deepen economic participation.
Together, both nations demonstrate a move away from physical cash toward digital foundations, clearly setting the stage for next-generation payment infrastructure and improved fiscal stability across East Africa.
Mobile-Native Populations
Somalia and Kenya are cementing their status as mobile-first economies as cellular connectivity outpaces traditional banking growth. Somalia’s mobile penetration has reached nearly 60%, with 11.5 million connections growing at a 7% annual clip, driving widespread adoption of digital finance.
Kenya’s ecosystem is even more saturated; as of late 2025, SIM subscriptions hit 78.4 million (a 149.5% penetration rate). This high density of roughly 1.5 SIMs per person underscores the central role of telecoms in regional commerce.
Together, these metrics provide a robust foundation for next-generation digital payment infrastructure across East Africa’s most connected populations.
The Rise of Digital Money
The aforementioned factors create the perfect conditions for a financial system that is (a) denoted in USD, (b) immediately accessible through mobile devices, and (c) provides similar functionality to bank accounts, to flourish.
Digital money system, EVC Plus (operated by Hormuud Telecom) is now the backbone of Somalia’s economy. Mobile money adoption in Somalia is among the highest in the world, with over 87% of the population using mobile money services.
For additional context, Hormuud currently serves nearly 5 million users, the vast majority of which use EVC Plus for daily transactions.
Similarly, as of 2025, a staggering 85% of Kenyan adults had access to financial services through digital platforms like M-PESA. Indeed, several estimates put M-PESA’s share of mobile money transaction value in Kenya at well over 90%.
Enter Canton Network & Cantor8
By leveraging Cantor8’s cutting edge infrastructure components, such as its C8 Registry token issuance engine, mobile money systems like M-PESA and EVC Plus can be brought directly onto blockchain rails – Canton Network specifically.
In doing so, said mobile money gains access to both the advantages brought by blockchain generally, and those that only Canton Network can deliver.
Instant Settlement
Blockchain rails are able to provide atomic settlement on transactions, meaning transfers and other actions are settled instantly, all in one single transaction. This entirely eliminates the aforementioned ‘in-transit’ risk and dramatically reduces the operational burden placed on mobile money providers.
No settlement gap. No extractive middlemen. More efficient money.
Compliant Privacy
While public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana expose all historical transaction data, the Canton Network provides a privacy-focused alternative essential for regulated industries like banking. Built to shield sensitive details, including counterparties, balances, and timing, Canton ensures transaction data remains confidential.
To meet compliance standards, the network generates tamper-proof audit trails accessible only to authorized regulators and auditors. Integrating M-PESA and EVC Plus onto Canton’s rails allows users to maintain total financial privacy while enabling seamless, foolproof oversight for authorities.
Interoperability
Canton operates a so-called ‘network-of-networks’ where differing institutions operate and maintain their own blockchain ledgers, ensuring privacy is maintained, while the network’s key interoperability component (The Global Synchronizer) allows for these separate networks to interact seamlessly.
In the case of mobile money, users will be able to put their funds to use in different countries and at different merchants, without undertaking lengthy and high-risk conversation processes.
Banking Africa
Through an interoperable system of mobile money platforms, users will be able to leverage the stability of the US Dollar, seamlessly use and transfer their funds across borders, and much more.
The end goal of Cantor8’s initiative is to create a seamless pan-African payments system that remedies inequalities around banking infrastructure and creates a more interconnected and efficient African economy. This is just the beginning.
About Cantor8
Cantor8 is the leading infrastructure provider for the Canton Network ecosystem. Founded and operated by Oxbridge alumni, exited founders, and best-in-class DAML developers, Cantor8’s product suite spans self-custody wallet solutions, private transfer infrastructure, compliant token issuance, bespoke development services, and much more besides.
If you are interested in speaking with us, users can reach out to reni@cantor8.tech.
Contact
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
Reni Achkar
Cantor8
reni@cantor8.tech
+12202639520

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, May 12th, 2026, Chainwire
Nine protocol initiatives that target EVM compatibility, gasless transactions, compliant security tokens, transaction privacy, AI agent micropayments, and quantum-safe cryptography
The Casper Association today published the Casper Manifest, a multi-year technical roadmap designed to make Casper Network the infrastructure layer for regulated real-world asset tokenization and the emerging machine-to-machine economy.
The Manifest was introduced by Casper Association President & CTO Michael Steuer at the Digital Finance Forum in Bermuda, before an audience of leaders from Web3, traditional finance, and institutional finance.
Building on major protocol releases delivered since mid-2025, including Casper 2.0 with deterministic finality and a multi-VM execution layer, the Manifest sets out nine coordinated initiatives around one goal: making blockchain frictionless for users, trusted by institutions, and native for machines. The roadmap brings EVM compatibility to Casper’s WebAssembly foundation, advances gasless transactions and smart accounts for simpler user experiences, and expands the compliance, privacy, micropayment, native token, and quantum-safe infrastructure needed for real-world assets and autonomous systems to operate with greater predictability and less friction.
Building the Infrastructure for Regulated Assets and Autonomous Systems
The nine core initiatives outlined in the Casper Manifest are organized around the following areas:
Access for every developer. The largest blockchain developer ecosystem builds on Ethereum tooling – Solidity, MetaMask, and thousands of audited smart contract libraries. Casper is adding full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility alongside its existing WebAssembly execution engines, so developers can bring their existing contracts, tools, and wallets to Casper without modification. A native token registry provides equal access to tokens from either side. One chain, two execution environments, zero fragmentation.
Blockchain that’s frictionless for the user. Someone else pays your transaction fees. Multiple steps collapse into a single action. You sign in with your fingerprint instead of managing cryptographic keys. The Casper Manifest delivers gasless transactions, batch operations, and smart accounts that enable biometric authentication – so using a blockchain application feels like using any other app.
Compliance and privacy as one system. Casper will be the first Layer 1 where regulatory compliance and transaction privacy are designed to work together. Compliant security tokens with on-chain identity verification, transfer restrictions, and jurisdictional controls – built in alignment with the ERC-3643 standard that already governs $28 billion in tokenized assets on chain. As a member of the ERC-3643 Association, Casper Association is helping to expand the standard. Alongside compliance, a multi-phase privacy roadmap delivers confidential transactions with fixed, predictable costs – and built-in tools for auditors and regulators to verify compliance without exposing transaction details to the public. Privacy and compliance as two sides of the same system, designed for the $16 trillion real-world asset tokenization market.
Native infrastructure for the machine economy. AI agents need to pay for services programmatically – per API call, per data query, per computation – without subscriptions, invoices, or human intermediaries. As a member of the X402 Foundation, Casper is implementing the X402 open payment standard, enabling machines to pay each other over HTTP in stablecoins and other fungible tokens, expecting to become the first WebAssembly-native Layer 1 with production X402 support. The same smart accounts and gasless infrastructure built for human users give AI agents scoped spending permissions and autonomous operation out of the box, providing best-in-class controls and compliance for AI agents.
Tokens as first-class citizens. User-created tokens on most blockchains are smart contracts that cost significantly more to operate than native currencies. Casper’s Native Token Registry elevates every token to protocol-level status with the same fixed, predictable costs as native transfers. One pricing model for all tokens. One infrastructure layer shared across WebAssembly, EVM and any other future execution environment on Casper Network. The backbone for everything from DeFi to compliant security tokens to private, confidential transfers.
Quantum-safe from the start. No major smart contract platform has shipped post-quantum transaction signing. Casper will, with hybrid accounts that carry both classical and quantum-resistant keys during a transition period. For institutions evaluating blockchain platforms for decade-long deployments, the answer to “what happens when quantum computers arrive” will be production code, not a research paper.
Much of the industry is focused on either maximizing hype, or iterating on concepts that service the same existing, crypto-native use cases. Few are building the infrastructure that will onboard the next billion users, the next trillion dollars in tokenized assets, or the first billion machines,
said Michael Steuer, President and CTO of the Casper Association. Executing the Casper Manifest means that developers can bring over their entire EVM stack. For users, blockchain should be invisible. One tap. Done. For institutions, Casper’s roadmap provides on-chain compliance, transaction privacy and quantum safety. And machines need payment rails that don’t require a human, while being bound to spending limits set by their owners on their smart accounts. That’s the future-proof infrastructure Casper is putting in place.
Timeline
The nine initiatives do not ship all at once. The first, X402 micropayments, is expected to ship in the next few weeks. Later in 2026, Casper will ship EVM compatibility, networking hardening, and compliant security tokens. This will be followed by the Native Token Registry, Gasless transactions, batch operations, and smart accounts. Transaction privacy and quantum safety build on the earlier initiatives, through 2027. Formal protocol enhancement proposals for each initiative will be published.
Explore a deep dive of the Casper Manifest here: https://casper.network/news/manifest
About Casper Network
Casper Network (CSPR) is a layer 1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain engineered for regulated real-world assets and the machine economy. With deterministic transaction finality, a multi-VM execution layer supporting both WebAssembly and soon EVM smart contracts, and fixed-cost operations enforced at the protocol level, Casper delivers the infrastructure for compliant asset tokenization, frictionless consumer experiences, and autonomous machine-to-machine commerce. The Casper Manifest – the network’s multi-year technical roadmap – advances nine coordinated protocol initiatives spanning developer access, user experience, institutional compliance, privacy, micropayments, and quantum safety. The Casper Association, a non-profit organization based in Zug, Switzerland, oversees protocol development and ecosystem growth. Learn more at https://casper.network.
Full Casper Manifest: https://casper.network/news/manifest
Media Contact: Casper Association press@casper.network
Contact
Casper Association
press@casper.network

Dubai, U.A.E, May 11th, 2026, Chainwire
MultiBank Group’s crypto arm mb.io, brings African gold on-chain by partnering with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group, and Mavryk.
Institutional gold tokenisation programme to be powered by mb.io RWA, with vaulting in Dubai under LBMA-approved custody, dedicated supply from EON3 Group, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner.
mb.io, the crypto arm of MultiBank Group, has confirmed an institutional partnership with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, and Mavryk to develop an institutional-grade tokenisation programme for physically-backed gold sourced from West Africa. The partnership unites four institutional roles in a single architecture: mb.io RWA as the regulated tokenisation marketplace, Kings Orbis as programme coordinator, EON3 Group as the dedicated institutional supply partner, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner.
Senior representatives of all four partners attended the World Peace Summit in Kumasi, Ghana on Friday, 24 April 2026, where they participated in discussions held under the Pillars of Peace movement. The visit included a private audience with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene King of the Ashanti Kingdom, who has expressed his personal support for the success of this partnership. The meeting underscored the cultural significance of West African gold and the responsible institutional framework the partnership is designed to deliver.
The Ashanti Kingdom, one of West Africa’s most historically significant kingdoms, has been synonymous with gold for centuries. The region was known globally as the “Gold Coast” for its unmatched gold reserves and has produced gold for over 700 years, supplying global trade routes and shaping the cultural and economic identity of modern Ghana. This collaboration brings that legacy on-chain, making Ashanti gold accessible to a global investor base for the first time in a digitally native, fractionally tradeable form.
Each token represents direct ownership of the underlying physical gold, vaulted in Dubai under institutional-grade custody. Beyond commodity-grade gold, the partnership will also tokenise a curated collection of Gold Art — physical artworks crafted from and inspired by Ashanti gold — honouring the cultural legacy of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene and a globally recognised advocate for the Pillars of Peace movement.
The programme that mb.io, Kings Orbis, EON3, and Mavryk are developing together is built to change that. It gives international investors access to African gold in a digital, fractional format. Physical backing is independently verified at every stage.
Under the architecture being developed, each token will represent direct institutional ownership of the underlying physical gold, vaulted in Dubai under LBMA-approved institutional custody. Kings Orbis is structuring the programme on a single founding principle: every token in circulation must be backed by an independently verified physical asset, with institutional oversight at every stage of the lifecycle, from sourcing and refining through vaulting, tokenisation, and secondary trading.
The program is delivered through mb.io RWA, MultiBank Group’s digital asset and tokenization arm. mb.io runs a regulated crypto exchange and will be launching a dedicated marketplace for tokenized real-world assets. Self-custodial wallets and on-chain compliance are built into the platform from the ground up.
mb.io is a globally regulated cryptocurrency exchange, placing it among a small group of tokenization platforms with genuine regulatory backing in one of the world’s most active digital asset jurisdictions.
The African gold programme is one of the largest initiatives currently in active development on mb.io RWA, which is being built to support institutional-grade tokenization across multiple asset classes.
The programme is powered by Mavryk, mb.io’s dedicated Layer 1 blockchain and RWA tech infrastructure partner. Mavryk’s purpose-built infrastructure provides the technical foundation for issuing, settling, and trading tokenised physical gold at institutional scale, with the compliance hooks, lifecycle controls, and interoperability that regulated programmes require. Mavryk has been integrated as the dedicated Layer 1 across mb.io’s RWA programme, ensuring a consistent technology stack across asset classes.
Comments from the partners
Zak Taher, CEO of mb.io and Chief Business Officer of MultiBank Group, said:
This partnership represents a defining moment for real-world asset tokenisation. By bringing the heritage and value of Ashanti gold on-chain through mb.io RWA, we are giving global investors access to one of the world’s oldest and most trusted stores of value in a fully digital, fractional, and regulated form. The additional Gold Art collection adds an extraordinary cultural dimension to this initiative, connecting tradition, art, and finance in a way that has never been done before.
Christian Rainer Arndt, Managing Partner of DEVPRAG FZCO and principal of Kings Orbis FZCO, said:
Kings Orbis has been built on the principle that institutional-grade tokenisation requires institutional-grade architecture, verified supply, regulated custody, and independent oversight at every stage. Our supply partnership with EON3 Group Ghana Ltd anchors the programme in a credible institutional supply chain, and this partnership with mb.io and Mavryk brings the platform, the infrastructure, and the programme coordination into a single institutional framework. We are progressing carefully and look forward to sharing more in due course.
Richard Ofori Atta, Chairman of EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, said:
EON3 has spent years building the operational foundations to bring African gold to international markets in physical form, particularly through our minting and refining work in producing investment-grade bullion. With this partnership, we now take that work into its next chapter, digitising and tokenising African gold under institutional architecture, in collaboration with Kings Orbis, mb.io, and Mavryk. It is a natural and important evolution that opens new pathways for African gold as a credible, transparent, and globally accessible institutional asset.
Alex Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavryk, said:
Mavryk was built specifically for real-world assets, with a focus that makes a programme like this possible at institutional scale. Tokenising African gold is precisely the kind of initiative our infrastructure was designed for, and a partnership we are proud to be part of. Together with mb.io, Kings Orbis, and EON3, we are powering this programme as the dedicated Layer 1 and RWA tech partner across every stage of the architecture.
About mb.io
mb.io is the digital asset and tokenisation arm of MultiBank Group. Built for institutional and retail participants, mb.io operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and the dedicated mb.io RWA marketplace for tokenised real-world assets, supported by self-custodial wallet infrastructure, on-chain compliance, and direct integration with MultiBank Group’s wider regulatory and distribution footprint. Operated by MEX Digital FZE and licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), mb.io is positioned as a regulated home for institutional-grade tokenisation programmes, with real-world asset issuance running on Mavryk as the dedicated Layer 1 infrastructure. Users can learn more at mb.io.
About MultiBank Group
MultiBank Group, established in California, USA in 2005, is a global leader in financial derivatives, digital asset trading, and institutional ECN solutions. With over 2 million clients in 100+ countries and a daily trading volume exceeding $35 billion, the Group offers a broad range of brokerage, cryptocurrency, and asset management services, catering to both retail and institutional clients through its ecosystem of platforms, including MEX Exchange and mb.io. Renowned for innovative trading solutions, robust regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service, MultiBank Group is regulated by 18+ top-tier financial authorities across five continents. Users can learn more at multibankgroup.com.
About Kings Orbis
Kings Orbis is a structured digital asset programme series administered by Kings Orbis FZCO, a DMCC-licensed entity in Dubai, with implementation by DEVPRAG FZCO (DMCC Licence No. DMCC-1017125). Kings Orbis is built to bring institutional-grade governance, transparency, and lifecycle integrity to real-world asset tokenisation, with a programme architecture designed around verified physical asset backing and independent institutional oversight.
About EON3 Group Ghana Ltd
EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, is an African gold institutional enterprise active in the responsible sourcing, refining, and physical minting of African gold into investment-grade bullion. Through licensed and compliant channels, EON3 Group works with established refining and supply networks across the continent to deliver institutional-grade gold supply to international markets.
About Mavryk
Mavryk is a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built to bring real-world assets on-chain. Combining tokenisation infrastructure, scalable DeFi applications, and institutional TradFi partnerships, Mavryk delivers compliant, scalable, and interoperable RWA infrastructure for partners across the financial ecosystem. mb.io has integrated Mavryk as its dedicated Layer 1 partner for all RWA tokenisation initiatives. Users can learn more at Mavryk.org.
Contact
Mr.
Nikolas Neofytou
mb.io
nikolas.neofytou@multibankfx.com

Dubai, UAE, May 11th, 2026, FinanceWire
Lyrie.ai, the autonomous cybersecurity platform developed by OTT Cybersecurity LLC, today announced the completion of a $2 million pre-seed funding round and the company’s official exit from stealth. The raise will support continued platform development, security research team expansion, and the operationalization of the Agent Trust Protocol across Lyrie’s platform and partner ecosystem.
The company is preparing a Series A round to scale deployment across enterprise and government markets.
The Market Moment
Enterprise and government organizations are deploying autonomous AI agents at a pace that has outrun every existing security framework. These agents read mail, write code, execute transactions, sign contracts, and operate across sensitive systems with broad access and limited oversight. The question of who those agents are, what they are authorized to do, and whether they have been compromised has gone unanswered.
Lyrie was built to answer it.
The agentic AI economy is being built right now, and it is being built without a security foundation. Every AI agent on the internet today is effectively anonymous. No identity verification, no scope enforcement, no tamper detection. We built the infrastructure that changes that — and we built it as an open standard so the entire industry can adopt it.
said Guy Sheetrit, CEO and Founder of OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the company behind Lyrie.ai.
Use of Proceeds
The $2 million pre-seed round will fund expansion of Lyrie’s security research team, infrastructure scaling, the IETF submission process for the Agent Trust Protocol, and deeper enterprise and government partnerships.
Agent Trust Protocol — Open Infrastructure
Alongside the funding announcement, Lyrie is releasing the Agent Trust Protocol (ATP), an open cryptographic standard for AI agent identity, scope, attestation, delegation, and revocation. The protocol is royalty-free and slated for submission to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The reference implementation is available under MIT license at github.com/OTT-Cybersecurity-LLC/lyrie-ai.
ATP is designed to become the trust layer underneath the agentic AI economy — the same way SSL/TLS became the trust layer for the web.
Anthropic Cyber Verification Program
OTT Cybersecurity LLC has been accepted into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program (CVP), Anthropic’s framework for verified dual-use cybersecurity operators. The acceptance supports Lyrie’s work around vulnerability research, offensive security tooling, and red-team workflows on Claude’s AI infrastructure, subject to Anthropic’s applicable safety and security policies.
Platform Capabilities
The Lyrie platform delivers autonomous offensive and defensive security across the full threat lifecycle:
Autonomous penetration testing — a 7-phase penetration test from a single command, with proof-of-concept exploits and code-level remediation.
Adversarial AI red-teaming — GCG and AutoDAN workflows on H200 GPU infrastructure, supporting advanced AI security evaluation.
OWASP ASI 2026 coverage — coverage mapped to the Agentic Security Initiative threat catalog.
Zero-day research — autonomous discovery workflows in compiled software via Omega-Suite binary analysis.
Rapid deployment — production-ready from consumer hardware through enterprise GPU infrastructure.
About OTT Cybersecurity LLC and Lyrie.ai
OTT Cybersecurity LLC is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company’s flagship product, Lyrie.ai, is the security infrastructure layer for the AI agent era. Lyrie is led by CEO and Founder Guy Sheetrit, a cybersecurity and digital infrastructure operator with a track record across enterprise and government markets in the UAE, USA, and globally.
For more information: https://lyrie.ai
Contact
Guy Sheetrit
guy@lyrie.ai