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Clarivate Announces Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List

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Celebrating exceptional, community-wide excellence, based on rigorous evaluation and selection

LONDON, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. This annual list recognizes researchers whose contributions have demonstrated broad and significant influence in their fields.

Analysts from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) at Clarivate recognized 6,868 individuals with 7,131 awards* from more than 1,300 institutions in 60 countries and regions. The rigorous evaluation and selection process draws on data from the Web of Science Core Collection, and uses quantitative metrics and qualitative analysis to identify individuals whose work has had a genuine, global influence on their fields.

The list offers valuable insights into the global landscape of top research talent and identifies trends across countries, regions and institutions. The United States is the world leader, while Mainland China and the United Kingdom maintain their respective second and third positions on the list.

Bar Veinstein, President of Academia & Government at Clarivate, said: “We celebrate the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 for advancing innovation and inspiring the global research community to tackle society’s greatest challenges with creativity and ingenuity. As research environments become more complex, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity by continuing to strengthen the foundations of our Highly Cited Researchers program.”

A snapshot of the global research landscape in 2025 shows:

  • The U.S. leads globally with 2,670 awards, making up 37% of the global total—a modest increase from last year that reverses a previous downward trend.
  • One in five awards is designated to researchers based in Mainland China. It holds second place with 1,406 awards (20%), showing growth in absolute numbers but a slight decrease in world share. Among all institutions globally, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is the top institution with 258 awards.
  • The U.K. ranks third with 570 awards (8%), followed by Germany (363), Australia (312), and Canada (227).
  • Switzerland returns to the top 10, while Hong Kong SAR continues to grow its number of awards, rising from 134 in 2024 to 145 this year, claiming a 2% share of the global total.
  • This year’s Highly Cited Researchers work in 60 countries and regions, yet 86% of awards are concentrated in just 10 of them − and 75% in the first five. This highlights a remarkable concentration of top global research talent.
  • Among the 3,562 researcher awards* in the 21 Essential Science Indicators (ESI) fields, 227 individuals appear in two or more ESI fields and 31 appear in three or more fields. This year, there are 3,569 recipients of cross-field awards.

Figure 1: Top 10 countries/regions by number of Highly Cited Researcher awards

Rank

Country/Region

Number of Highly
Cited Researcher
2025 awards

Global Share
(%)

Change in global
share from 2024

1

U.S.

2670

37.4

1.0

2

China Mainland

1406

19.7

-0.7

3

U.K.

570

8

-0.2

4

Germany

363

5.1

0.3

5

Australia

312

4.4

-0.1

6

Canada

227

3.2

0.2

7

Netherlands

194

2.7

0.0

8

Hong Kong SAR

145

2.0

0.1

9

Switzerland

130

1.8

0.3

10

France

121

1.7

-0.2

Figure 2: Top 10 homes to Highly Cited Researcher awards

Rank 

Organization name  

Country/region  

Number of Highly Cited
Researcher 2025 awards

1

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

China Mainland

258

2

Harvard University

U.S.

170

3

Stanford University

U.S.

141

4

Tsinghua University

China Mainland

91

5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

U.S.

85

6

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

U.S.

84

7

Max Planck Society

Germany

66

8

University of Oxford

U.K.

59

8

University of Pennsylvania

U.S.

59

8

University College London

U.K.

59

In an era when the credibility of scientific literature faces growing scrutiny, the Highly Cited Researchers program has continuously evolved to integrate robust checks. In 2025, the program added additional layers of scrutiny, ensuring that the list meets the needs of the community by honoring individual achievement for broad and significant influence while reinforcing the values that underpin meaningful and responsible research.

The full Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list, analysis and evaluation and selection policy are available here.

Follow us on social media: @ClarivateAG / Clarivate for Academia & Government / #HighlyCited2025.

* The number of awards exceeds the number of unique individuals because some researchers are recognized in more than one Essential Science Indicators (ESI) field of research. Our analysis of countries/regions and institutions counts designated awards and is thus based on the total of 7,131.

Highly Cited Researchers 2025 evaluation, selection and publication process

The Highly Cited Researchers program continues to evolve, with enhanced screening processes to address issues such as hyper-prolific authorship, excessive self-citation, and anomalous citation patterns. This year, 432 potential awards were excluded due to hyper-prolific publication. The evaluation process applies robust algorithmic analysis and qualitative expert review, ensuring that only those whose work meets the highest standards of impact and integrity are recognized. The additional layers of scrutiny added this year enabled the reintroduction of the Mathematics category. For more information about our evaluation and selection process, please see here.

About Clarivate
Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com

Media contact:
Helen Chung-Kesl, Manager, External Communications, Academia & Government
newsroom@clarivate.com 

Visa Direct Stablecoin Payouts Pilot Speeds Up Access to Funds for Creators and Gig Workers

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New Visa Direct pilot sends USD-backed stablecoin payouts directly to stablecoin wallets, giving creators and gig workers faster access to their funds.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At Singapore Fintech Festival today, Visa Inc. (V) announced a breakthrough pilot allowing businesses and platforms to send payouts directly to recipients’ stablecoin wallets. For businesses using Visa Direct, payouts can be funded in fiat currency, while recipients can choose to receive their funds in USD-backed stablecoins like USDC, transforming the speed and accessibility of global payouts. This innovation expands the reach of Visa Direct by providing creators, freelancers, and marketplaces with a stable store of value and faster access to funds – even in markets facing currency volatility or limited banking infrastructure.

“Launching stablecoin payouts is about enabling truly universal access to money in minutes – not days – for anyone, anywhere in the world,” said Chris Newkirk, President, Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, Visa. “Whether it’s a creator building a digital brand, a business reaching new global markets or a freelancer working across borders, everyone benefits from faster, more flexible money movement.”

According to new research from Monetized: Visa 2025 Creator Report, faster access to funds is ranked as the top reason digital content creators prefer using digital payment methods. Fifty-seven percent (57%) cited instant access as their leading motivation for choosing digital payment methods to get paid for content creation work.

This latest pilot advances Visa’s innovation in stablecoin-powered payments. At Sibos 2025 in September, Visa Direct announced a pilot program enabling businesses to pre-fund payouts using stablecoins, together, these pilots unlock access and greater financial flexibility for Visa’s clients and for millions of consumers around the world.

Visa Direct Stablecoin Payout Highlights:

  •  Continuous convenience: Consumers, creators and freelancers will be able to access payouts in stablecoins with near-instant speed.
  • Borderless currency for the digital age: Stablecoins can unlock access for those in underbanked regions, or where USD bank accounts are not available.
  • Increased transparency: Every transaction is permanently logged on the blockchain, supporting auditability, compliance, and receipt confirmation.
  • Expanding access: The pilot launches with select partners, with broader rollout planned for the second half of 2026 as client demand grows and regulatory frameworks advance.

FAQ

Q: What is the Visa Direct stablecoin payout pilot?

  • Visa Direct’s latest pilot will allow platforms and businesses in the U.S. to send payouts directly to users’ or workers’ or employees’ stablecoin wallets, instead of sending to a card or bank account.
  • Funds are delivered in USD-backed stablecoins, such as USDC.

Q: What are the advantages of stablecoin payouts?

  • Near-instant, cross-border payouts, eliminating banking hours and cross-border lags.
  • Consistent, USD-pegged value helps establish predictability.
  • Every transfer is transparently recorded on blockchain.
  • Flexible access for consumers to: hold, spend, or convert their stablecoins.

Q: Who is this for?

  • Ideal for international businesses, marketplaces, creator/gig economy platforms, fintechs, and recipients with a compatible stablecoin wallet and who meet KYC/AML checks.

Q: How is this different from Visa’s September announcement?

  • In September, Visa Direct announced its stablecoin pre-funding pilot: letting businesses fund Visa Direct payouts using stablecoins instead of only fiat, a back-end treasury innovation.
  • Today’s pilot enables payouts to end recipients, like consumers, in stablecoins -putting digital dollars directly in recipients’ wallets.

Q: Do FIs and companies funding these payouts fund in stablecoin or fiat?

  • Clients fund payouts in fiat currency.

Q: When will more partners have access?

  • Visa is in the process of onboarding select partners. Wider access is projected for 2026, with Visa encouraging clients to express interest as global rollout ramps up.
  • Visa continues to lead the evolution of digital payments – bridging the power of blockchain with the reliability and reach of the world’s leading digital payments network.

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About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

 

 

Lao Salad “Soop Phak” Gains Popularity on TikTok Among Thai Food Creators

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Thai Tiktokers are reviewing Lao salad (Photo: kinkubky, bella_bell22, toktak.kat.review, ins_kamlangin)

A traditional Lao salad known as Soop Phak has recently become a surprise hit on Thai TikTok. 

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Trend Micro Named a Leader in Worldwide Consumer Digital Life Protection by IDC MarketScape

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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC Marketscape: Worldwide Consumer Digital Life Protection 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52976725, October 2025).

To learn more, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/explore/idc-marketscape-cdlp

Frank Kuo, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Trend: “We are thrilled to be recognized by the IDC MarketScape as a Leader in Consumer Digital Life Protection. It is the intersection of understanding current and future threats, coupled with innovative solutions and deep customer knowledge, that fuels our strategy to protect consumers from the threats of today and tomorrow.”

According to the report, “Trend Micro is one of the established global cybersecurity companies focused on protecting digital lives by ensuring the safe exchange of information across connected devices and online activities.” The report went on to say, “Trend Micro’s ability to deliver protection through advanced technologies and through its deep and long-standing threat research operations are its key strengths.”

Additionally, the report highlighted the following:

“The first cybersecurity vendor to deliver a dedicated anti-scam solution, Trend Micro’s offerings include features such as threat detection and scam prevention powered by real-time AI, proactive privacy protection, and tools for securing multiple devices under a unified platform.” According to the IDC MarketScape: “Trend Micro is a practical choice for individuals, families, and SOHO users seeking accessible and effective digital life protection. It’s real-time AI-powered threat detection and proactive privacy safeguards – including modern anti-scam protection – make it particularly suitable for consumers and SOHO users who value straightforward solutions that protect sensitive data and devices while lowering their risk of becoming victims of scams.”

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.Hashtag: #trendmicro #idcmarketscape#idc #digitallife




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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend’s platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. .

Vietnam Rises From A Consumer Market To A Global Tour Destination

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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – The two explosive concert nights of G-DRAGON, known as “the King of K-pop,” at Ocean City affirmed the appeal of a top international star and signaled Vietnam’s emergence as a new stop on the global music map. Beyond the dazzling lights, the event reflects a long-term vision and strategic planning. Pioneering corporations like Vingroup are helping shape a new era in Vietnam’s cultural industry and music tourism, raising both expectations and standards for future world tour experiences in the country.

Vietnam Rises From A Consumer Market To A Global Tour Destination

A “strategic destination” on the global world tour map

G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank, turned Ocean City into the music epicenter of Asia last weekend. More than 100,000 fans from around the world gathered to live in the rhythm of G-DRAGON, the King of Kpop and a global cultural icon.

“I have attended many concerts in Thailand and Singapore, but nowhere has given me the intense excitement and emotional high like in Vietnam. Experiencing a world-class tour right in my home country is truly unmatched,” shared Khanh Trang, a concert-goer from Hanoi.

More than just a music party, G-DRAGON’s concert proved world-class organizational capability, allowing Vietnamese audiences to experience a true world tour at home for the first time. From sound, lighting, stage, security, and logistics to activities such as VIP soundcheck and send-off, every detail was operated smoothly and professionally.

“Kpop concerts, especially those of G-DRAGON, are always considered the golden standard in the Asian performance industry due to the perfect harmony of artistry, technology, and professionalism,” said Nguyen Ha Linh, Master of Cultural and Arts Management at Chung Ang University (Korea), lecturer at Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

To bring the world tour of the Asian icon G-DRAGON to Vietnam, 8WONDER, the music festival brand founded by Vingroup, played the role of key organizer and had to overcome numerous strict selection standards.

Meanwhile, V-Spirit, a new member company under Vingroup’s Culture pillar, directly organized the event, ensuring all aspects from technical operations and artist hospitality to audience experience met global world tour standards.

The success of this first world tour marks an important milestone, affirming the capacity of Vietnamese enterprises to host international-level events and raising performance standards across the domestic industry.

“This event demonstrates two things: Vingroup’s international organizational capability, and Vietnam’s new position on the global performance map. From being a ‘consumer market’, Vietnam has risen to become a ‘performance destination’ where artists consider it a key part of their cultural exchange strategy,” emphasized expert Ha Linh.

From the 8WONDER series hosting Maroon 5, Charlie Puth, Imagine Dragons, J Balvin, The Kid Laroi to the G-DRAGON world tour, Vietnam has truly proven it can “play in the big league”. If in the past, international stars looked at Vietnam as a test stop, now the global performance map welcomes a new strategic destination where artists do not just “drop by” but truly establish a meaningful presence.

A springboard for the era of Vietnam’s cultural and tourism industry

If G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] proves world-class organizational capability, the lasting influence of the event reveals enormous potential for the integrated tourism – entertainment – cultural model that Vingroup is building.

Even after the two nights of concerts ended, Ocean City continues to “resonate”. From performance clips to crowd check-in moments, food, resorts, and entertainment, all have created the organic spread of a global music destination where visitors do not only come to watch concerts but to immerse in a full cultural experience.

“This is my first time in Vietnam. Ocean City is very clean, beautiful, and convenient. I rented a homestay right near the stage. There are cafes, restaurants, and shopping centers around. It really feels like a true festival city. I will definitely come back for future concerts,” shared Tori Lawrence, a visitor from the UK.

According to expert Nguyen Ha Linh, the destination concert model, where concerts are tied to tourism experiences, has long been applied in countries with developed cultural industries. The combination of tourism, arts, and services in an all-in-one ecosystem expands the service value chain and positions Vietnam as a creative entertainment hub in the region.

Not only boosting tourism, Vingroup is also contributing to setting long-term standards for Vietnam’s cultural industry.

Together, V-Spirit, V-Culture Talents and V-Film form the trifecta supporting Vingroup’s Culture pillar. They work to preserve traditional values, promote artistic creation, and build an ecosystem where Vietnamese artists can grow their talent, earn a sustainable living, and devote themselves to their craft.

According to expert Ha Linh, this long-term investment strategy reflects the cultural industry cluster model, where artistic creativity, technology, and the service economy work together. This approach is essential for developing a modern cultural industry.

“Corporations like Vingroup play a leading role by investing in high-quality infrastructure, technology, and services. This turns cultural soft power into economic strength, helping Vietnam become a new center of entertainment and cultural exchange in Asia,” she said.

Musician Huy Tuan has also previously noted that: “Culture reflects a country’s identity and success. The fact that Vingroup and major corporations are working with the government to develop the cultural industry is not only positive for Vietnamese music, but also for the nation as a whole.”

The success of G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN HANOI, presented by VPBank, not only affirms the international organizational capacity of Vietnamese enterprises to organize international-level events. It also sets the foundation for a new era of performance and cultural tourism in Vietnam. The country is no longer just a place for audiences. It has stepped confidently onto the world stage.

Hashtag: #Vingroup

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BGEANX enhances its customer support system with new educational and security features

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COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – BGEANX has introduced a comprehensive upgrade to its customer service system, including 24/7 multilingual support, a blockchain education platform, and security awareness campaigns, strengthening its commitment to user trust and protection worldwide.

BGEANX Exchange recently announced an upgrade to its user service system, aiming to improve service efficiency and support scope. The upgrade includes the launch of a blockchain education platform, additional anti-scam awareness campaigns, and increased user awareness of security risks. By building a more comprehensive user service system, BGEANX will strengthen user trust and satisfaction, helping the platform gain broader recognition and support in the global market expansion.

BGEANX has optimized existing service processes comprehensively, introducing 24-hour multilingual customer support. The professionally trained user support team can provide more personalized consultation services, assisting users with issues related to trading, accounts, funds, and the crypto market.

Blockchain education is a key part of the user service system upgrade. BGEANX offers systematic learning resources to help users deeply understand the cryptocurrency market, trading strategies, and risk management. It is dedicated to providing users with comprehensive investment knowledge from basic to advanced levels, aiding them in making more informed decisions in complex market environments.

With the increasing severity of scams in the crypto market, BGEANX understands that security assurance is crucial for enhancing user trust. The platform employs an intelligent risk control system and monitors suspicious addresses on-chain, effectively preventing users from being deceived. Additionally, BGEANX continuously conducts anti-scam campaigns, exposing industry scams and issuing security alerts to help users identify and avoid potential scam risks.

The upgrade of the BGEANX service system also includes community building. By establishing exclusive community platforms and diverse communication channels, users are encouraged to exchange trading experiences and share market insights, promoting mutual growth. This provides users with more learning opportunities within the platform ecosystem, further enhancing user engagement.

BGEANX spokesperson Seraphina stated: “Meeting user needs has always been the development goal of our platform. By upgrading the user service system, we further strengthen user education and security assurance. In the future, we will continue to optimize services and develop more features to provide users with more professional and comprehensive support.”

Hashtag: #BGEANX

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BGEANX surpasses ten million users and strengthens its global expansion in the crypto market

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COLORADO, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – BGEANX has reached ten million users worldwide, reinforcing its position in the global cryptocurrency market. This growth reflects its focus on security, technological innovation, and the development of a diversified investment ecosystem.

BGEANX Exchange recently announced platform data, revealing that its global user base has surpassed ten million, establishing itself as a trusted trading platform in the crypto industry. This milestone highlights the global market influence of BGEANX and validates the success of its technological innovation, ecosystem development, and user growth strategies. Data shows significant user growth over the past year, with daily activity and trading volume continuously rising. Industry experts point out that an expanding user base is a key factor for the long-term stable development of an exchange.

BGEANX has obtained multiple international regulatory licenses, consistently prioritizing security and compliance in business expansion, and rigorously implementing identity verification and anti-money laundering standards to ensure compliant platform operations. Additionally, the platform employs an intelligent risk control system to monitor potential risks in real-time, comprehensively strengthening asset security protection. With robust security measures and compliance strategies, BGEANX has earned the trust of users worldwide.

Through continuous development of product features, BGEANX has built a comprehensive investment ecosystem, integrating diverse functions such as spot trading, asset management products, Launchpad, futures trading, and options trading. The platform also provides advanced market charts, cutting-edge technical indicators, and intelligent trading tools to assist users in making accurate trading decisions.

In its user growth strategy, BGEANX employs a multi-layered incentive mechanism to enhance user engagement. Programs like new user referrals, holiday events, and asset management rewards allow users to earn additional income beyond investing and trading. Furthermore, the platform collaborates with innovative teams that have market potential to offer early investment opportunities through Launchpad, further enhancing user investment returns.

Industry experts believe that the ability of BGEANX Exchange to gain the trust of ten million users globally reflects the long-term demand of the crypto market for high-quality trading platforms. Compared to short-term growth strategies, BGEANX builds on a foundation of security and compliance, adopting a model that combines business expansion, ecosystem development, and user incentives to ensure long-term user retention, thereby creating a more stable and healthy user ecosystem.

Hashtag: #BGEANX

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BGEANX enhances market stability with a new high-performance matching engine

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COLORADO, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 November 2025 – BGEANX has launched a high-performance trade matching engine capable of executing transactions in milliseconds, improving market liquidity and user experience. This innovation reinforces the platform’s position as a technological leader in the crypto industry.

Recently, the cryptocurrency trading platform BGEANX, known for its compliance, launched a high-performance matching engine that achieves millisecond-level trade execution, optimizing market liquidity and ensuring stable operation even under extreme market conditions. This technological advancement enhances user experience and positions BGEANX with core competitiveness in the fiercely competitive crypto market.

Due to high volatility in the crypto market, investors often face issues like long order placement times and increased slippage, leading to higher trading costs and missed opportunities. Leading exchanges are accelerating infrastructure development to optimize trade execution capabilities and improve liquidity. BGEANX launching the high-performance matching engine precisely responds to market demands, providing investors with a more stable market environment and optimal transaction prices.

In the competitive landscape of the industry, trading matching capability is one of the core competencies of exchanges. Through this technological update, BGEANX attracts professional traders and institutional users with faster order execution speed and stronger market depth. This upgrade ensures smoother execution of large trades, offering a more stable investment environment.

For different types of users, the technology upgrade brings tangible improvements in user experience. Ordinary users can enjoy faster order matching, avoiding missed trading opportunities due to matching delays. Professional traders and institutional investors focus more on low latency and high throughput, and the new generation matching engine of BGEANX ensures trading stability under extreme market conditions, providing reliable support for complex high-frequency quantitative strategies.

BGEANX spokesperson Seraphina stated: “BGEANX continues to invest in technological innovation, dedicated to providing users with excellent investment tools and a superior user experience. The launch of the millisecond matching engine marks another breakthrough in technology application for BGEANX. In the future, we will continue to optimize platform performance, combining AI trading tools and intelligent risk control systems to create a more intelligent crypto investment ecosystem for global investors.”

Hashtag: #BGEANX

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