APIA, Samoa, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, has introduced a structured reward initiative for the newly listed LIT and MAGMA trading pairs. Running from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, the program features a total allocation of 30,000 USDT designed to support liquidity and market engagement within its derivatives ecosystem.

The initiative highlights two infrastructure approaches in the DeFi sector. Lighter (LIT) is an order-book DEX infrastructure focused on institutional-grade capital efficiency and low-latency execution. Magma Finance (MAGMA) is an AMM DEX built for MOVE-based blockchains, utilizing a liquidity incentive engine designed to align the interests of traders, governance participants, and liquidity providers.

To ensure balanced participation, Phemex has partitioned the 30,000 USDT allocation into two categories:

Reward Mechanism Details:

• Engagement-Based Pool (10,000 USDT): Dedicated to general interaction tasks, including social referrals and daily trading milestones. This pool is intended to broaden the user base for these emerging protocols.
• Volume-Driven Competition (20,000 USDT): A competitive track focused on futures trading volume for LIT and MAGMA. Rewards are distributed based on ranking performance, with the top three participants eligible for a significant portion of the pool, including a maximum individual reward of 4,000 USDT.

By integrating these specialized protocols, Phemex continues to diversify its high-performance trading environment, providing users with exposure to the latest developments in order-book and MOVE-based AMM technologies.

About Phemex
Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 10 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed.

For more information, please visit: https://phemex.com/ 

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin today announced the full rollout of KIA, a crypto-native AI designed to help users better understand crypto markets, access insights more efficiently, and interact with the platform in a more intuitive way. Now available to all users, KIA represents KuCoin’s continued commitment to simplifying the crypto experience through intelligent, user-centric technology.

As the crypto market has evolved, the way users engage with information has become increasingly complex. In earlier stages, investors often relied on manual market tracking and fragmented sources of information, making it difficult to form timely and well-informed views. As market dynamics accelerated, the need for clearer signals, structured insights, and more accessible tools became increasingly apparent.

KIA was developed in response to this shift. Designed as a conversational AI, KIA allows users to explore crypto markets through natural interaction. By understanding user questions and connecting them with real-time market data and contextual insights, KIA helps translate complex information into clearer perspectives—reducing friction in how users access and process market intelligence.

Importantly, KIA is not a general-purpose chatbot. It is a crypto-native AI, built specifically for digital asset market scenarios. Powered by KuCoin’s self-developed AI model designed for financial-related contexts, KIA is engineered to interpret market structure, asset behavior, and user intent, rather than simply aggregating information. This foundation enables KIA to deliver context-aware insights that are relevant, timely, and aligned with how users actually engage with crypto markets.

“Since day one, KuCoin has believed that technology has the power to change the world by empowering people,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “KIA reflects that belief. By building our own crypto-native AI from the ground up, we are creating technology that truly built for the crypto market—its structure, its risks, and its opportunities. Our trust in cutting-edge technology is ultimately a trust in people: in their ability to make better decisions when given the right tools, clarity, and insight.”

KIA supports users across a wide range of use cases. It continuously monitors market-related information, including news, community discussions, and on-chain activity, helping users navigate large volumes of data more efficiently. Users can explore market trends, compare assets, and request technical charts or key indicators through simple prompts. For those newer to crypto, KIA also serves as an educational assistant, explaining core concepts and risk considerations through real-world market examples, supporting a more structured learning process.

By making KIA available to all users, KuCoin aims to redefine how people interact with crypto platforms—shifting from complex interfaces and fragmented workflows to more intuitive, conversation-based engagement. KIA is designed to support informed decision-making by improving clarity, accessibility, and user understanding, rather than encouraging specific actions.

Looking ahead, KuCoin views KIA as a foundational layer in building a more intelligent and human-centered crypto experience. By integrating advanced AI capabilities with deep industry knowledge, KIA reflects KuCoin’s broader vision of using technology to empower users with better tools, clearer insights, and a more seamless way to navigate an increasingly complex digital asset landscape.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative and compliant digital asset services, offering access to 1000+ listed coins, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet. Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable digital‑asset ecosystem. 

Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/

CHENGDU, China, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 27, the 2025 Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Industry Mentor Orientation and Appointment Ceremony was held at the Wenshi Building on the Putuo Campus of East China Normal University (ECNU), located at No. 3663 Zhongshan North Road, Putuo District, Shanghai.

Qin Xingjiong, founder of LivingPhoenix Regenerative Technology also chairman of the High-Tech & Supply Chain Branch of the China Association of Plastic Surgery, was formally appointed as an industry mentor for master’s students. Professor He Jiaxun—PhD supervisor, professor at ECNU, and Executive Director of the Shanghai International School of Chief Technology Officers (CTO)—presented him with the official appointment certificate. It is noted that the appointment was officially confirmed through a strict selection process. On June 11, 2025, the Graduate School of ECNU published the Notice on the List of 2025 Newly Appointed Professional Degree Graduate Students’ Industry Mentors on its official website. The appointment was subsequently approved by the 7th Meeting of the 4th Professional Degree Evaluation Sub-committee of ECNU.

About the ECNU MEM Program

Established in November 2021 after approval from the Ministry of Education, the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is jointly managed by the Shanghai International School of Chief Technology Officers—a dedicated research and teaching institution under ECNU. The program aims to cultivate mid-to-senior-level leadership talent who bridge technical depth with managerial breadth, targeting innovation-driven industries, enterprises, and public sectors. The Shanghai International Chief Technology Officer Academy has clearly stated that a true CTO must embody not only a scientific spirit but also entrepreneurship. This concept perfectly aligns with Mr. Qin Xingjiong’s long-term practice.

His career reflects this triad:

As a scientist, he drives breakthroughs in regenerative medicine.
As an entrepreneur, he accelerates clinical translation.
As an educator, he mentors the next generation of innovators—empowering them to become professionals who understand both technology and ethics.
This alignment led to his recognition as the recipient of the 2025 Innovation Leadership Award at the annual reception and award ceremony titled “Pioneering the 14th Five-Year Plan: Writing a New Chapter“—held that same evening at ECNU’s International Conference Hall.

A Visionary Speech: From Technology to Value

At the afternoon orientation event, Instructor Qin Xingjiong delivered a keynote titled “From Technology to Value: Becoming a Mentor Who Understands Students.” He articulated a core philosophy: “True technological innovation must be rooted in social value—not just market potential.” He stressed that great mentors don’t just teach “how to do”—they help students discover “why to do.”

From “Enterprise Success or Not” to “Responsibility Era”: Tech Innovation Must Be in Value

Drawing on insights from global leaders like Zhang Ruimin (founder of Haier) and Michael Porter, he challenged conventional thinking:

• Innovation is not an end in itself—it’s a means to deliver real-world impact.
• Value isn’t defined by price tags—it’s about fair exchange between people, services, and ideas.

He introduced two foundational thinkers:

• Hermann Minkowski: “Within the light cone lies fate; beyond it, illusion.“ — Technology must respond to tangible human needs.
• Ibo van de Poel: “Value-driven technology“ — Moving from critique to purposeful design.

This paradigm shift inspired a new cross-disciplinary methodology: building a “Experience–Norm–Practice” framework that integrates philosophy, engineering, and social science—an approach now guiding applied ethics research.

Mr. Qin concluded:

“The ultimate goal of technology is human well-being. Only with value as our compass can we steer toward a future that’s both ethical and meaningful.”

The Chinese Path to Value-Driven Innovation

He proposed three practical pathways for implementing this philosophy in China:

1. Policy Empowerment: Use regulation and standard-setting to guide innovation toward normalization.
2. Scene Guidance: Focus on high-impact areas such as aging, regenerative health, and life health.
3. Ecosystem Collaboration: Build integrated platforms—like LivingPhoenix’s collaboration with Peking University, CAS and SJTU—to co-develop solutions.

This aligns with ECNU’s mission to advance “Technology + Business” education—a model pioneered by President Qian Xuhong:
“Train Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) to drive high-tech commercialization.”
And Professor He Jiaxun adds:
“Build strong tech brands to support national strategic development.”

The Science Behind LivingPhoenix: Why Three-Helix Collagen?

In a revealing deep dive, Mr. Qin explained why LivingPhoenix pioneered three-helix biommic collagen—a first-of-its-kind solution globally.

Why spiral? Because nature chose it: from the DNA double helix to the collagen triple helix—to ensure structural stability.

After reviewing over 1,000 papers, analyzing U.S. FDA regulations spanning 45 years, and consulting nearly 100 experts, the team identified two critical questions:

• How to make collagen long-lasting and safe?
• How to make it functional, cost-effective, and subject to strict quality control?

The result: POGMENT® Triple-Helix Bioengineered Collagen, based on the optimal Gly-Pro-Hyp sequence—delivering superior biocompatibility and active tissue repair capabilities. This innovation enables true tissue homeostasis restoration—not just surface-level beauty.

From Lab to Market: Global Reach Begins

LivingPhoenix has achieved full-cycle R&D-to-commercialization—from Japanese academic labs (Kyoto University, Tokyo University) to collaborations with top Chinese institutions, including Peking University, CAS, SJTU, and Naval Medical University.

• 6 domestic patents filed, 6 international PCT applications, 4 granted CN patents
• Published in SCI Q1 journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
• Completed regulatory filings for medical devices, cosmetics, and raw materials
• Co-led development of national and industry standards (e.g., General Technical Requirements for Extracellular Matrix Materials)
• Won 1st place in the 13th National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Sichuan Division)

Market projections show rapid growth: the global bioengineered collagen market is expected to surge from ¥0.01 billion in 2025 to ¥6.78 billion by 2030.

Products already launched include the Zhineng Bangdan Essence Stick (anti-aging, soothing, hydration), with more launches like the Steady Face Mask and Steady Cream coming before Spring Festival.
Brand motto: “Steady Young — Lock Youth in Time.”

Final Thought: Mindset Matters More Than Skills

Rui ended with a powerful reminder—quoting Kiyoshi Inamori: 
“Effort and ability are foundational—but mindset is decisive.”
A misaligned thought can waste even the most significant effort. A correct one multiplies your potential exponentially.
He also cited President Qian Xuhong:
“Fixed thinking creates problems; diverse thinking solves them; super-limit thinking transcends them.”

He urged students:
“In today’s fast-changing world, developing thinking skills matters more than mastering single techniques. Because your real edge lies in how you think—not what you know.”

Reactions from Students & Peers

• Yang Jianwei (MEM ’24, Senior Manager at Shanghai Tegao Tech): “LivingPhoenix shows how success combines innovation, research, and social impact. We should all learn from this.”
• Zong Yuna (MEM ’24, Researcher at Shanghai Bangyao Biotech): “Why read thousands of papers?” answered Rui: “To define real problems—the core skill of any CTO.”
• Dr. Shen Wei (Industry Mentor, CEO of Tongji Tongyi Engineering): “‘LivingPhoenix’—the name carries both vitality and Eastern wisdom.”
• Dr. Shu Liebo (CEO, Shanghai Ouyi Mass Spectrometry): “‘Steady Young’ isn’t just a product tagline—it reflects humanity’s timeless pursuit of beauty.”

This wasn’t just a talk—it was a dialogue on what it means to be human, professional, and impactful.

As Rui put it:
“If you’re willing to be a builder of warm technologies—our mentors will walk beside you through your graduate journey—not to make you a ‘successful person’ in others’ eyes, but to help you become someone worth remembering.”

Welcome to ECNU’s MEM program. Join us in asking:
From technology to value.
From humans to the future.
With purpose. With heart. With action.

Official website：www.mylivingphoenix.com

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, recently released its recap of hot listings during the week of December 22 to 28, indicating that multiple newly listed and actively traded assets delivered outsized gains. As 2025 draws to a close, sentiment across the crypto market continues to recover, with trading activity picking up alongside seasonal year-end momentum. A combination of macro tailwinds and renewed narrative catalysts has driven broad-based sector strength, as AI, privacy, and memecoin assets simultaneously rebound. Capital flows are increasingly gravitating toward high-growth narratives and thematically distinct opportunities.

AI Narrative Returns to Center Stage as PAYAI and SQD Lead the Rally

Artificial intelligence remains one of the defining long-term narratives of the 2025 crypto cycle, with accelerating real-world adoption driving a revaluation of application assets. One of the key catalysts behind this week’s AI-sector rebound was the official release of Version 2 of x402, an open-source payment protocol for AI agents developed by the Coinbase developer team. The upgraded x402 protocol introduces native multi-chain support, covering token payment on ecosystems such as Base and Solana. It also enables seamless integration with traditional payment rails including the Automated Clearing House (ACH) and bank card networks. This significantly enhances the commercial scalability of AI services.

Following the release, assets across the x402 ecosystem saw significant gains. This validates a broader mid-cycle thesis for 2025: AI business models are transitioning from conceptual experimentation toward scalable, revenue-oriented deployment. HTX’s early support for core AI-linked assets provided users with timely access to this narrative-driven market opportunity.

• PAYAI (PayAI Network): +103%, emerging as one of the strongest performers within the x402 AI ecosystem.
• SQD (Subsquid): +114%, reflecting renewed interest in AI-focused compute infrastructure.

Privacy Protocols Regain Attention as ZBT and ZEC Advance in Tandem

On-chain privacy is increasingly viewed as a foundational infrastructure for the next market cycle. Against a backdrop of regulatory recalibration and industry restructuring, the privacy sector has seen renewed inflows, forming a “new-and-legacy resonance” dynamic across assets. HTX’s diversified asset coverage has allowed users to participate across multiple layers of this narrative.

• ZBT (Zerobase): +127%, ranking as the best performer overall.
• ZEC (Zcash): +22%. Zcash is a decentralized, open-source project.

Memecoins Gain Momentum Across Multiple Ecosystems

As the year-end approaches, seasonal memecoin trading activity has begun to resurface. Assets characterized by lightweight narratives and strong liquidity once again demonstrated their volatility-driven appeal. On HTX, several memecoins recorded notable gains, supported by efficient execution and deep liquidity that enabled users to capture short-term opportunities.

• DONKEY: +21%, a BSC-based memecoin with robust community engagement.
• MYRO (Myro): +29%, a Solana-based memecoin.
• HIPPO (sudeng): +33%, a memecoin within the SUI ecosystem.

Multi-Sector Recovery Including DeFi and Layer 1 Ecosystems

Beyond headline narratives, a broader rally across DeFi and Layer 1 assets suggests improving incremental capital inflows and the potential continuation of a year-end market trend.

• 0G (Zero Gravity): +38%, positioned at the intersection of DeFi and AI.
• SPK (Spark): +17%, supported by renewed capital inflows and improving protocol expectations.
• XPL (Plasma): + 25%, a Layer 1 payment infrastructure project.

Seize Early-Stage Opportunities as HTX Captures Emerging Wealth Effects

As market conditions stabilize, sector differentiation remains pronounced. Selecting the right trading venue, featuring forward-looking asset reserves and deep liquidity, has become increasingly critical for users seeking opportunities in the new market cycle. Across this week’s top-performing assets, HTX had already enabled trading access at their early stages, allowing users to grasp more entry points.

Through disciplined listing strategies and a robust trading ecosystem, HTX continues to enhance users’ ability to capture opportunities efficiently amid complex market dynamics. Looking ahead, HTX will continue to evolve its platform strategy in line with market trends, user demand, and cycle-driven shifts, expanding high-quality asset coverage and deepening liquidity. More market insights and emerging opportunities are available on HTX.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.