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NBA and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Multiyear Global Partnership

Sprite Returns as League’s Official Global Soft Drink


NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new global marketing partnership, bringing Sprite® back as the league’s Official Global Soft Drink Partner.

NBA and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Multiyear Global Partnership

The agreement marks the return of one of the NBA’s most iconic brand collaborations, reuniting two names that have shared a deep connection to basketball culture for decades. Sprite, the world’s leading lemon-lime soft drink, will serve as the exclusive soft drink partner of the NBA across a global footprint.

The Coca-Cola Company first partnered with the NBA in 1986, and for nearly three decades, Sprite helped shape how basketball connects with fans across sport, music, fashion and self-expression. From the cultural impact of “Obey Your Thirst” in North America, to streetball tournaments in Asia, player-led collaborations in Latin America, and culture-driven activations across Europe and Africa, Sprite’s heritage within basketball culture spans generations and continents. Sprite also served as the title sponsor of the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star from 2003-2016. Together, Sprite and the NBA helped define how brands show up authentically in the culture surrounding the game.

“Sprite has always been a brand that celebrates individuality and self-expression, values that resonate deeply with basketball fans worldwide,” said Kerry Tatlock, EVP Global Marketing Partnerships and Media, NBA. “We’re thrilled to welcome Sprite back to the NBA family and look forward to collaborating together on new ways for fans to experience the game.”

“Basketball is central to the DNA of Sprite,” said Manolo Arroyo, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “Reuniting with the NBA is about co-creating what’s next – experimenting with new fan experiences, exploring emerging formats and meeting the next generation where they are. Basketball is not just a game; it’s a global cultural engine, and Sprite, together with the NBA, will help to fuel the moments and memories that drive it.”

Deepening its commitment to athletes who embody bold originality and individuality, Sprite is continuing to build on its existing relationship with 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP Anthony Edwards. Edwards represents a new generation of global stars whose influence extends beyond the court, making him a natural partner for Sprite.

“I love that Sprite has always been a brand that pushes you to do things your way,” said Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Guard. “Being a part of this legendary partnership between Sprite and the NBA is incredible. I’m excited to represent the brand and show the next generation the power of staying true to yourself.”

Under the new agreement, Sprite will activate across NBA’s biggest global stages, including league tentpole moments, as well as international events like NBA Global Games. Through the partnership, fans will see immersive experiences, custom content series on NBA platforms, and exclusive promotions that bring them closer to NBA fandom.

The renewed collaboration builds on recent momentum, including the introduction of co-branded, limited-edition Sprite cans featuring select NBA teams in participating markets – giving fans a new way to celebrate their local fandom and regional pride. Through integrated global marketing campaigns, digital-first storytelling, retail programs and in-market fan experiences, Sprite will connect the energy of basketball directly to ultimate refreshment. The partnership builds on Sprite’s existing relationships with the NBA family, which include team partnerships with 17 NBA teams.

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About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social impact platform celebrating its 20th year, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at and follow us on , and .

Binance Expands VIP Access to Recognize and Support High-Value Users Earlier

Lower BNB holding and Futures trading thresholds for VIP 1 to VIP 3, a new Holder Program through VIP 9, and an exclusive VIP Rising Star pathway

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, today announced updates to its VIP Program eligibility thresholds and qualification framework. The refresh lowers key requirements and introduces new pathways designed to identify and support high-value users earlier as they scale their engagement across the platform. The changes also strengthen the competitiveness of the Binance VIP Program and make VIP benefits more attainable for a broader range of users.

“We are evolving our VIP Program to better recognize the broad base of high-value users contributing to Binance across trading, holdings, and investments, and to identify and support them earlier in their journey as they scale,” said Catherine Chen, Head of VIP and Institutional at Binance.

“By lowering key thresholds and updating holder criteria, we are widening the on-ramp to VIP benefits while keeping tier recognition tied to sustained, measurable engagement. These updates also help strengthen the liquidity and service experience that active participants rely on. Binance surpassed 300 million users in late 2025, and we are focused on reaching 1 billion users over time.”

To make progression more attainable while keeping tier recognition tied to sustained, measurable engagement, Binance is lowering BNB holding requirements for VIP 1 to VIP 3 and aligning them across VIP programs. Required BNB holdings will change as follows: VIP 1 from 25 BNB to 5 BNB, VIP 2 from 100 BNB to 25 BNB, and VIP 3 from 250 BNB to 100 BNB.

Binance is also lowering 30-day Futures trading volume requirements for VIP 1 to VIP 3 to better match current market dynamics. 30-day Futures thresholds will change from 15,000,000 USD to 5,000,000 USD for VIP 1, from 50,000,000 USD to 10,000,000 USD for VIP 2, and from 100,000,000 USD to 50,000,000 USD for VIP 3. With these updated requirements, VIP 1 and VIP 2 Futures trading fees have been slightly adjusted to maintain a balanced fee structure, while VIP 3 trading fees remain unchanged.

In addition, users who qualify through holding or investing activities, including Binance Earn, will now follow a new eligibility framework under the Holder Program, with expanded eligible VIP levels through VIP 9. BNB holdings and Alpha account assets will also be included in overall asset holding calculations, providing greater flexibility for users to allocate assets across products while maintaining the highest VIP tier they qualify for.

Binance is also introducing VIP Rising Star, a new designation created to recognize and support high-potential users on their journey toward Binance VIP. Users with a 30-day average net asset balance of 30,000 USD, including 5 BNB or more, will be eligible for VIP Rising Star and can receive personalized support, access to curated events, and exclusive opportunities designed to accelerate their path to VIP.

The BNB holding and futures trading requirement updates take effect on March 19, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The new VIP Holder Program updates will be reflected on March 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. VIP Rising Star takes effect on March 20, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Eligible users will be automatically upgraded once changes go live, and users can view their latest VIP level in the Binance app via My VIP mobile hub. VIP levels are updated daily at 10:00 UTC based on applicable requirements, and users who qualify under multiple criteria will receive the highest level they meet.

With the updated VIP thresholds expected to bring more users into VIP 1 and VIP 2, Binance is also expanding Futures referral eligibility with effect from March 19, 2026. Affiliates will be eligible to earn Futures commissions from referrals whose VIP status ranges from Regular through VIP 2. Futures trading volume generated by referrals within this expanded range will also count toward Affiliates’ Futures Evaluation metrics.

Binance VIP is a tiered program designed for users operating at higher levels of activity across trading, loans, and asset holdings, offering benefits that can include lower fees, higher limits, priority support, advanced insights, VIP swag, event invitations, and more. Find out more about the VIP Program updates here.

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About Binance

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 310 million people in 100+ countries for its industry-leading security, transparency, trading engine speed, protections for investors, and unmatched portfolio of digital asset products and offerings from trading and finance to education, research, social good, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world with crypto as the fundamental means. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com.

About Binance VIP & Institutional

Binance VIP & Institutional empowers institutions and private wealth clients with robust asset management infrastructure, personalized VIP services and advanced end-to-end institutional trading tools on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. With deep financial services experience in both traditional and crypto markets, its global team of trusted experts provides VIP & Institutional clients with the support they need to confidently capitalize on the industry’s deepest liquidity and tightest markets.

For more information, visit: https://www.binanceinstitutional.com

 

VT Markets and Newcastle United Clinch Double Wins at Forex Sports Awards 2026

SYDNEY, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset broker, has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Global Football Sponsor – Newcastle United F.C” and “Best Commercial Spot – Together, Into Tomorrow” awards at the Forex Sports Awards 2026. The double accolades recognises the brand’s high-impact partnership with Newcastle United, celebrating excellence in global brand alignment and fan engagement.

VT Markets and Newcastle United Clinch Double Wins at Forex Sports Awards 2026
VT Markets and Newcastle United Clinch Double Wins at Forex Sports Awards 2026

The Forex Sports Awards, organised by Sports Media Gaming Limited, recognise outstanding sports sponsorships within the financial industry. Winners are determined through a comprehensive process involving public voting and an independent panel of industry experts from the sports and media sectors.

The second year of VT Markets’ partnership with Newcastle United as its Official Financial Trading Partner has been marked by the “Together, Into Tomorrow” brand film and a series of successful community initiatives across Asia, including football equipment donations for youth development in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand.” Seeing our synergy with Newcastle United recognised on a global stage is a testament to the strength of our partnership,” said Dandelyn Koh, Head of Global Marketing at VT Markets.”. This recognition belongs to the fans and our clients who have joined us on this journey. We look forward to continuing our mission of empowering the community and bringing the excitement of the game to our audiences worldwide.”

This milestone marks a new chapter for VT Markets as the company continues to push the boundaries of what a sports partnership can achieve by delivering tangible value and excitement to sports fans and a wider a global audience.

About VT Markets

VT Markets is a regulated multi-asset broker with a presence in over 160 countries as of today. It has earned numerous international accolades including Best Online Trading and Fastest Growing Broker. In line with its mission to make trading accessible to all, VT Markets offers comprehensive access to over 1,000 financial instruments and clients benefit from a seamless trading experience via its award-winning mobile application.

For more information, please visit the official VT Markets website. Alternatively, follow VT Markets on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

 

TutorABC Expands Study Abroad Partnerships to Over 700 Universities with Zero Consulting Fees

TAIPEI, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Each year, tens of thousands of Taiwanese students choose to study overseas in destinations such as the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and Canada. As demand for international education continues to grow, TutorABC today announced the expansion of its Study Abroad services, strengthening its ability to help students apply to leading universities worldwide.

TutorABC Expands Study Abroad Partnerships to Over 700 Universities with Zero Consulting Fees
TutorABC Expands Study Abroad Partnerships to Over 700 Universities with Zero Consulting Fees

TutorABC has recently expanded its university partnership network and now works with more than 700 universities globally, covering approximately 90–95% of universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada, as well as a substantial number of universities in the United States. This provides students with a structured pathway from English learning to international university education.

To support students preparing for overseas study, TutorABC is offering complimentary IELTS or TOEFL preparation courses for new applicants, together with one-on-one admissions consultations to help students plan their university applications.

*【Free IELTS/TOEFL Course】: https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Why Students Do Not Pay Consulting Fees

TutorABC works with universities that actively recruit international students through authorised education partners.

When a student enrolls, the university pays TutorABC a recruitment commission. Because of this, TutorABC does not charge students consulting or agency fees.

This allows TutorABC to provide admissions guidance, application support, and language preparation at no additional cost to the student.

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Broad Choice of Universities

TutorABC’s university network gives students access to a wide range of institutions across major study destinations.

Students can apply to:

  • UK Russell Group universities and other leading British institutions
  • major public research universities in the United States
  • universities across the University of California system
  • Australia’s Group of Eight universities
  • leading universities in Canada and other international destinations

Students and families decide which universities they wish to apply to, and TutorABC provides guidance and support throughout the process.

If a student chooses a university outside the partner network, TutorABC can still provide application advice and preparation support.

TutorABC also offers a premium advisory service for highly competitive universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, the London School of Economics, and Ivy League universities such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and the University of Pennsylvania.

*【Free IELTS/TOEFL Course】: https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Structured Support for Students

TutorABC provides step-by-step support throughout the application process:

  1. Strategy — university selection and admissions planning
  2. Language — IELTS and TOEFL preparation
  3. Profile — academic and extracurricular planning
  4. Essays — personal statement and application review
  5. Interviews — mock university interviews
  6. Visa — visa guidance and documentation
  7. Preparation — academic readiness before departure

The consulting team includes advisors trained and certified by the British Council and has extensive experience supporting students applying to leading universities worldwide.

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

A Life-Changing Opportunity

For Samuel Yang, Co-Chairman & CEO of TutorABC, the importance of study abroad is deeply personal.

“Studying abroad can change the direction of a student’s life,” said Yang.

“It gives students access to better universities, better career opportunities, and often higher salaries. International education builds confidence, independence, and global perspective — all of which are increasingly important in today’s world.”

Students who study overseas gain international experience, stronger English skills, and global networks — advantages that often make it easier to secure their first job and build a more successful future.

“Learning English is the first step,” Yang added.
“Studying abroad gives students the chance to build a bigger future.”

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Focus on the Right University Fit

According to Ally Lee, Head of Study Abroad at TutorABC, the goal is not simply to gain admission, but to choose the university that best matches each student’s strengths and long-term goals.

“Every student is different, and choosing the right university is just as important as getting accepted,” said Lee.

“We work closely with students and parents to understand their academic goals, interests, and career plans, and then help them apply to universities where they have the best chance to succeed. Careful preparation before departure makes a big difference in how well students perform once they are overseas.”

*【Free IELTS/TOEFL Course】: https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Recent Successful Admissions

In recent years, TutorABC has helped students gain admission to leading universities around the world, including MIT, University of Cambridge, Columbia University, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Nottingham, University of Exeter, University of Bristol, the University of California system, and many other top universities.

Students have entered programs in business, engineering, computer science, economics, and the life sciences, and many have gone on to build international careers after graduation.

TutorABC is also a key sponsor of the Chevening Scholarship programme, the UK government’s global scholarship initiative that supports outstanding students from around the world to study at leading universities in the United Kingdom. The programme is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious international scholarship schemes and reflects TutorABC’s commitment to supporting academic excellence and global education.

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Consultation and Application Support

Students and parents interested in overseas study can arrange a one-on-one consultation with TutorABC’s study abroad advisors to discuss university options, application strategy, and English preparation.

New applicants may also receive complimentary IELTS or TOEFL preparation courses, helping them strengthen their applications and prepare for overseas study.

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

About TutorABC

TutorABC is a global online education platform providing English and Chinese language training, corporate training, academic preparation, and study abroad services. With more than 20 years of experience and over 100 million classes delivered, TutorABC serves students, professionals, schools, and corporations in over 100 countries.

In addition to individual learning programs, TutorABC provides corporate training solutions to leading international companies, including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Prudential, PwC, Deloitte, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Micron, MediaTek, and Hon Hai / Foxconn, helping employees improve communication skills in a global business environment.

TutorABC also offers a full range of international education services, including language preparation, university admissions consulting, and overseas study support, working with hundreds of universities worldwide.

As a full-service, one-stop education platform, TutorABC supports learners at every stage — from language learning, to university admission, to professional development — helping students and professionals succeed in an increasingly international world.

*【Free Study Abroad Consulting】:https://www.tutorabc.com/count.asp?code=YOEppwlXdQ

Defying Market Trends: Eddid Financial Launches Major Global Recruitment Drive Expanding Traditional and Digital Finance Footprints

HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To support its rapid growth and global strategic roadmap, Eddid Financial (“the Group”) has officially launched a large-scale global recruitment campaign. This initiative will comprehensively expand its operations across the United States, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Mainland China, and other regions, covering key sectors such as digital assets, investment banking, wealth management, fintech, institutional sales, securities, and insurance.

Fostering Cross-Regional and Cross-Business Synergies

Eddid Financial’s global footprint currently spans over 30 countries and regions across six continents. Focusing on the North American and Asian markets, the Group is strategically increasing its headcount in the US, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, and Mainland China to strengthen its presence in the world’s highest-potential markets. Through close cross-regional collaboration, the Group aims to further elevate its service capabilities in these areas.

As an all-encompassing financial group, Eddid Financial bridges traditional finance, Web3.0, and fintech. These highly interconnected business lines generate powerful synergies. By creating numerous new roles across its digital assets, investment banking, wealth management, fintech, institutional sales, securities, and insurance departments, the Group is proving its determination to seamlessly integrate Web2.0 and Web3.0 financial services and drive innovation through technology.

Defying Market Challenges to Attract Top Global Talent

While the broader global financial market navigates a challenging environment and many industry peers are downsizing, Eddid Financial remains steadfast in its confidence. By bucking the trend and actively recruiting top-tier global talent, the Group demonstrates its robust financial strength and unwavering commitment to long-term growth. Eddid Financial is dedicated to building a borderless financial powerhouse that blends tradition with innovation, and balances financial expertise with technological prowess. We eagerly look forward to welcoming like-minded, forward-thinking professionals from around the world to join us in breaking new ground.

Join Us: https://www.eddid.com.hk/en/careers

Now TV presents seven Oscar‑winning titles with 18 awards | Best Documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin available exclusively on Now True

HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Now TV is showcasing seven titles that collectively received 18 awards at the 98th Academy Awards, including “Best Documentary Feature” winner Mr. Nobody Against Putin. The film, which previously won the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award at Sundance Film Festival 2025, is now available exclusively on Now True. Set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the film captures the moral struggle of a courageous teacher navigating a system drenched in indoctrination and violence. He documents how his school is transformed into a recruitment ground for war, where so called “patriotic education programs” manipulate students into supporting Russia’s military campaign — exposing the grim reality of propaganda and control within classrooms.

Best Documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin available exclusively on Now True
Best Documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin available exclusively on Now True

Sentimental Value available exclusively

In addition to Mr. Nobody Against Putin, film lovers can also enjoy a range of Oscar-winning films through Now TV, including two of this year’s biggest winners — One Battle After Another and Sinners — as well as Sentimental Value, the winner of the “Best International Feature Film”, which will be available exclusively on Now Video Express (19 Mar) and MOViE MOViE On Demand (26 Apr).

Release schedule for the 98th Academy Awards winning titles

Film title

Platform

Release date

Awards

Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Now True

Available Now

Best Documentary Feature

Sentimental Value

Now Video Express and MOViE MOViE On Demand

19 March 2026 on Now Video Express;
26 April 2026 on MOViE MOViE On Demand

Best International Feature Film

One Battle After Another

HBO Max App

Available Now

Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Achievement in Film Editing (6 awards in total)

Sinners

HBO Max

Available Now

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Best Original Screenplay, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score) , Best Achievement in Cinematography (4 awards in total)

Frankenstein

Netflix

Available Now

Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Achievement in Production Design (3 awards in total)

KPop Demon Hunters

Netflix

Available Now

Best Animated Feature Film, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) (2 awards in total)

Weapons

HBO Max

Available Now

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role

 

Watch One Battle After Another, Sinners and Sentimental Value: https://nowplayer.now.com/.

For more information, please visit https://www.nowtv.now.com/blog.

TrendAI™ to Secure Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI with NVIDIA

TrendAI™ to support NVIDIA OpenShell open source runtime to add security for autonomous AI agents


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – TrendAI™, the enterprise AI security leader, today announced expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to support NVIDIA OpenShell, a new open source runtime for agentic AI introduced at NVIDIA GTC. The solution enables organizations to deploy autonomous AI agents with built-in governance, continuous risk visibility, and runtime enforcement, addressing key barriers to production adoption of agentic AI.

TrendAI™ is teaming with NVIDIA to add security for the open source NVIDIA OpenShell runtime as the ecosystem evolves. Learn more: https://resources.trendmicro.com/2026-nvidia-gtc.html

Rachel Jin, Chief Platform and Business Officer, Head of TrendAI™: “Agentic AI changes the security equation. When AI systems can plan, take action, and interact with other tools on their own, the risk profile looks very different from traditional AI. Our collaboration with NVIDIA allows us to bring security directly into the architecture so organizations can adopt agentic AI with the visibility and control they expect.”

Traditional AI security models were built for short-lived interactions between users and models. Agentic AI changes that dynamic by operating continuously and taking action across environments.

NVIDIA OpenShell is an open source runtime for long-lived, self-evolving agents capable of planning, memory, and tool execution. While these capabilities unlock significant productivity gains, they also introduce risks related to unauthorized skills, hidden behaviors, prompt injection, and unintended system access.

Pat Lee, vice president, Strategic Enterprise Partnerships at NVIDIA: “Agentic AI opens the door for a new class of applications that can plan, reason, and take action. By working with TrendAI™, we’re helping developers add visibility and controls to make it safer to run autonomous AI.”

TrendAI™ can transform agentic AI from a high-risk experiment into an enterprise-ready architecture. Organizations gain the ability to define trust boundaries, enforce policy at runtime, and maintain continuous visibility into autonomous AI behavior, all while preserving the flexibility and power that make agentic systems valuable.

TrendAI™ adds an enterprise-grade security layer that governs how agents behave, what tools they can access, and how risk is detected and enforced, before, during, and after execution.

The collaboration extends across the NVIDIA AIQ blueprint and the NVIDIA NeMo Agent Toolkit, enabling consistent security, governance, and observability as agentic systems scale across enterprise environments.

TrendAI Vision One™‘s layered security architecture for OpenShell provides:

  • Centralized AI governance and compliance enforced directly in the agent runtime
  • Skill and tool risk visibility, including continuous scanning of agent skills and MCP integrations
  • Dynamic behavioral analysis to detect hidden or malicious actions
  • Inline policy enforcement that blocks untrusted skills and actions at runtime
  • AI specific threat protection, including prompt injection and sensitive data exposure detection
  • Continuous monitoring and auditability through agentic telemetry and SIEM integration. These capabilities allow organizations to define trust boundaries, enforce policy, and maintain visibility across autonomous AI agents without limiting innovation.

Hashtag: #trendai #trendmicro #trendvisionone #trendaivisionone #visionone #cybersecurity #nvidia






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About TrendAI™

TrendAI™, a global leader in AI security, empowers enterprises to innovate fearlessly by securing AI, cloud, networks, endpoints, and data across the modern attack surface. At the core is TrendAI Vision One™, a unified cybersecurity platform that centralizes cyber risk exposure management and security operations to protect the entire AI lifecycle from infrastructure to models to users. The platform is fueled by world-class threat intelligence and insights that protect organizations from hundreds of millions of threats every day. With 6,000 TrendAI™ experts across 75 countries, TrendAI™ empowers security leaders to stay ahead of threats, driving proactive security outcomes across the entire attack surface. This includes critical environments like AWS, Google, and Microsoft. AI Fearlessly.

XTransfer’s CSO Speaks at Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda


KIGALI, RWANDA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border financial platform, was honoured to have its Chief Strategy Officer, Neil Ni, speak at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda, underscoring the company’s growing expansion across Africa to deliver more inclusive financial services for SMEs engaged in international trade across the continent.

XTransfer’s CSO, Neil Ni (Left), speaks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda.
XTransfer’s CSO, Neil Ni (Left), speaks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda.

Neil joined the panel discussion, “Securing the Global Payments Highway: Cybersecurity for Real-Time Cross-Border Transactions” during the forum to share perspectives on how the industry can strengthen cybersecurity, anti-money laundering (AML) controls, and operational resilience as cross-border payments scale in speed and volume.

Drawing on XTransfer’s experience supporting SMEs in international trade, Neil noted that traditional B2B cross-border payments often pass through multiple correspondent banks, creating complex procedures, settlement delays and high costs that can strain SME cash flow. He shared that transfers can take several days to settle, and fees can materially impact businesses operating on tight margins, sometimes pushing SMEs toward unlicensed channels that raise compliance and transparency risks.

“As the industry scales, the challenge isn’t only transaction volume, it’s speed and trust,” Neil said. “To keep legitimate trade moving safely, risk and compliance must become more intelligent, consistent, and scalable.”

Neil shared that AI is now foundational to XTransfer’s risk and compliance capability. He highlighted TradePilot, XTransfer’s self-developed large language model (LLM) tailored for the global foreign trade financial sector, which helps identify suspicious patterns earlier, prioritise alerts, reduce false positives, and support more consistent decisions across markets, strengthening AML and compliance at speed.

Neil also discussed XTransfer’s accelerating expansion in Africa, noting more than 300% growth in the region in 2025 as SMEs seek faster and lower-cost ways to manage cross-border trade payments. He added that XTransfer is focused on working with ecosystem partners and regulators to support safer, more standardised cross-border information flows, one reason XTransfer is building X-Net, the industry’s first Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement Network and Risk Control Platform, to enhance interoperability and shared security standards across payment rails.

“Building resilience requires collective effort,” Neil added.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #Africa #IFF2026 #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs





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