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Bybit Reshapes the Blockchain Industry at CCCC Bali – Sharing a Bold Vision and Roadmap

DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Web3 innovation as the exclusive sponsor and founding force behind the Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC), a non-profit industry initiative empowering the next wave of blockchain storytellers.

Held from April 10 to April 13 in Bali, this four-day summit brought together over 150 top content creators, Web3 innovators, and crypto leaders, laying the groundwork for Web3 creator-business partnerships and sustainable industry education.

The summit featured around 20 ecosystem partners, including Solana, TON, Mantle, Catizen, Jambo, Cudis, Orderly, Plume, OG, BlackFocus, XION, Memecore, the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), etc. These market participants shared the latest industry insights and showcased their technologies at vibrant booths, facilitating high-touch engagement with some of the region’s most passionate builders and storytellers.

Doing What Others Won’t: Ben Zhou’s Vision for the Future

In his keynote address, Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou shared his bold vision anchored in the exchange platform’s founding ethos: “We do what others won’t.” Bybit isn’t just following industry trends — we are laying the foundation for a sustainable Web3 future powered by innovation, transparency, and creator-driven ecosystems.

Bybit backed CCCC with a bold mission — to build an industry leading education and collaboration platform that helps Web2 users transition to Web3 through next-gen storytelling, connectivity and infrastructure development. The initiative aims to revolutionize the Web3 content creation landscape by empowering creators with tools, exposure, and an active ecosystem for sustainable influence and education.

“At CCCC, what stood out most was Bybit’s long-term perspective. While many chase quick wins, Bybit is investing in real, sustainable innovation and ecosystem development — building infrastructure, supporting creators, and empowering the future of Web3. That’s what truly sets them apart,” reflected one of the content creators at the conference.

A Strategic Return: Bybit’s Roadmap for Mandarin-Speaking Markets

During the event, Ben also spotlighted the company’s return to its roots with a sharpened focus on Mandarin-speaking markets — one of the fastest growth engines in Bybit’s strategic roadmap.

“Bybit started in Shanghai and grew to become the world’s second-largest exchange. In 2024, we began reconnecting with our heritage — not just geographically, but in terms of responsibility,” Ben said. “This year marks our return in full strength. We are dedicating resources and realigning strategies to serve Mandarin-speaking users.”

Ben announced a suite of Mandarin-focused business optimizations at Bybit – including accelerated trading channels, dedicated domains and nodes, and a full-stack upgrade to Chinese-language customer service — faster, more professional, and more responsive than ever before.

From cryptocurrency trading – spot, futures and options – to Gold & FX, BybitCard, BybitPay, and structured wealth management products, Ben emphasized that “every product is now being built to suit the needs and expectations of our Mandarin-speaking community.”

Bybit Reshapes the Blockchain Industry at CCCC Bali - Sharing a Bold Vision and Roadmap
Bybit Reshapes the Blockchain Industry at CCCC Bali – Sharing a Bold Vision and Roadmap

Building Crypto Ark, Bit by Bit

CCCC Bali emerged not only as a platform for education and experimentation, but also as a proof-of-concept for what a decentralized creator economy can achieve. With its blend of inspiration, innovation, and infrastructure, the summit demonstrated how content creators, builders, and communities can come together to lay a collaborative foundation for sustainable growth.

As Bybit continues its mission to power the world’s crypto builders, the success of CCCC signals a bold new chapter in Web3 collaboration, one that’s being written not just in code — but in content, culture, and community.

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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SUGIDAMA Introduces Draft Beer Set Featuring Suntory The Premium Malts – in Hong Kong from May 12

HONG KONG, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Japanese sushi izakaya chain SUGIDAMA is proud to debut Suntory The Premium Malts draft beer at all Hong Kong locations starting May 12, 2025. As one of the few venues in Hong Kong to serve this renowned beer on tap, SUGIDAMA enhances the izakaya experience with a limited-time set menu designed to showcase the beer’s flavor at its best.

SUGIDAMA Hong Kong
SUGIDAMA Hong Kong

A Premium Draft Beer, Now Available at SUGIDAMA

While Suntory The Premium Malts is beloved in Japan, it remains a popular find on tap in Hong Kong.

SUGIDAMA is proud to be one of them—and uniquely, all seven of its Hong Kong locations now offer the beer as part of a limited-time, value-focused set menu.
*The Premium Malts draft beer is also available for individual order outside of the set.

This precious access positions SUGIDAMA as a leading destination for enjoying premium Japanese beer in an authentic izakaya setting.

The Perfect Pairing

The addition of Suntory The Premium Malts draft beer to the menu is a natural extension of SUGIDAMA‘s dedication to quality and authenticity. This pairing highlights the synergy between expertly brewed Japanese beer and the restaurant’s well-crafted dishes, offering guests a unique dining experience in Hong Kong’s competitive dining scene.

Launching the Suntory The Premium Malts Draft Beer Set

To commemorate the launch, SUGIDAMA is introducing a limited-time “Suntory The Premium Malts Draft Beer Set” curated to pair harmoniously with the flavors of its signature small plates.

Set Details:

Date: From May 12, 2025 (Monday)

Price: HK$98

  • One mug of Suntory The Premium Malts draft beer
  • A choice of one appetizer from the following:
    • Adult Potato Salad with Shiokara – A rich and savory twist on the classic potato salad, featuring salted squid, pickled daikon and mullet roe for a burst of umami.
    • Deep Fried Jack Mackerel (2 pieces) – Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. This dish is served with tartar sauce and highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
    • Nanban Chicken with SUGIDAMA’s Special Sauce –Featuring fried chicken topped with SUGIDAMA‘s original tartar-style sauce with a tangy-sweet finish.
  • Guests may upgrade to a 500ml beer mug for an additional HK$22.
  • Starting May 12, this set will be available at all SUGIDAMA Hong Kong branches for a limited period.

*The set menu is available in limited quantities and may end once sold out.
All photos are for reference only.

Note: At Shatin Centre, Whampoa, Citywalk 1, and Aberdeen branches, the set will be available from 11:00 a.m. At all other branches, the set will be available from 3:00 p.m. 

Discover why Suntory The Premium Malts and SUGIDAMA make the perfect pairing—not only through the rare opportunity to enjoy this premium draft beer in Hong Kong, but also through a thoughtfully curated set menu that showcases the rich flavors and playful spirit of Japanese izakaya cuisine. Available for a limited time only at all SUGIDAMA locations in Hong Kong.

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All Branch Address

Hong Kong Island
・Wan Chai Branch:Shop B & C, G/F, The Hennessy, 256 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
・Quarry Bay Branch:Shop Nos. 3-5, G/F, Westlands Gardens, No. 12 Westlands Road, Hong Kong
 ・Aberdeen Branch:Shop 1, G/F, Aberdeen Centre Site 2, 7-11 Nam Ning Street, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

Kowloon
・Whampoa Branch:Shop G, G/F, Ho Wing Building, Whampoa Estate, 53-57C Man Tai Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon
・Lai Chi Kok Branch:Shop G01, G/F, D2 Place TWO, 15 Cheung Shun Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon

New Territories
・Citywalk 1 Branch:Shop G72-73 & G75B, G/F, Citywalk 1, 1 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
・Shatin Centre Branch:Shop 32A & 69A, 3/F, Shatin Centre, 2-16 Wang Pok Street, Sha Tin, New Territories

About SUGIDAMA
Founded in 2017 by FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES, SUGIDAMA is a modern Japanese sushi izakaya that blends tradition with playful creativity. The brand’s name is derived from “sugidama,” a cedar ball traditionally hung at sake breweries to signify freshly made sake. SUGIDAMA now operates over 100 stores globally, including in Japan, the United States, and Hong Kong.
With an emphasis on high-quality dining, eye-catching interiors, and a diverse selection of sushi, sake, and izakaya dishes, SUGIDAMA offers a multi-sensory dining experience that resonates with local and international guests.

GIGABYTE Announces the Premium Gaming and AI Computing Solution AI TOP 100 Z890 Now Available

TAIPEI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announces the launch of the AI TOP 100 Z890, a desktop PC tailored for both gaming and AI computing, now available in Taiwan market. Designed to deliver extreme performance, the AI TOP 100 Z890 is powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor, the Z890 AI TOP motherboard, and the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics card, optimizing for AI workloads and high-performance gaming. Combined with the pre-installed Windows 11 operating system, users can access AI computing with a standard power setup and plug-and-play convenience.

GIGABYTE Announces the Premium Gaming and AI Computing Solution AI TOP 100 Z890 Now Available
GIGABYTE Announces the Premium Gaming and AI Computing Solution AI TOP 100 Z890 Now Available

At the core of the AI TOP 100 Z890 is an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K CPU featuring built-in AI Boost NPU, paired with D5 Bionic Corsa technology-enhanced GIGABYTE 128GB DDR5 memory, and the GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 5090 WINDFORCE graphics card that supports NVIDIA DLSS 4.0 and Multi Frame Generation. The system also includes an ultra-fast AORUS Gen4 7300 SSD and a GIGABYTE 320GB AI TOP 100E cache drive offering up to 150x TBW compared to standard SSDs and ideal for high-volume data training. The cooling system plays a crucial role under heavy workloads, while the AORUS WATERFORCE II 360 liquid cooler and AORUS AC500G ST AI TOP chassis offer stable operation even under intensive loads.

The AI TOP Utility is a reinvented and intuitive software for managing AI workflows. Supporting memory offloading and fine-tuning for LLMs and LMMs up to 405B parameters, the software allows users to choose AI models with RAG, create datasets, track training progress via a real-time dashboard, and validate models. It also enables multi-node clustering via Thunderbolt and Ethernet, empowering users to scale performance as needed.

The GIGABYTE AI TOP 100 Z890 is built for gamers, developers, researchers, or AI hobbyists seeking a ready-to-go solution to gaming and AI computing. Visit GIGABYTE official website for full specifications and more information.

CARsgen Announces Preliminary Clinical Data for Allogeneic BCMA CAR-T CT0596, Demonstrating Favorable Safety and Efficacy

SHANGHAI, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2171.HK), a company focused on developing innovative CAR T-cell therapies, announces preliminary clinical data for CT0596, an allogeneic BCMA-targeted CAR-T developed using the THANK-u Plus™ platform. CT0596 is currently being evaluated in an early exploratory clinical study for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) or relapsed/refractory plasma cell leukemia (R/R PCL) to assess its safety, and preliminary efficacy.

As of May 6, 2025, 8 patients with R/R MM who had received at least three prior lines of therapy were enrolled and infused with CT0596 following lymphodepletion with the FC regimen (fludarabine 22.5-30 mg/m² and cyclophosphamide 350-500 mg/m²). Key findings from up to four months of follow-up include:

  • No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs), ≥Grade 3 cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), or graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) were reported. The product demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with no patients discontinuing treatment due to adverse events.
  • 1) Among 5 patients who completed the first efficacy assessment at Week 4, 3 patients (60%) achieved stringent complete response/complete response (sCR/CR), and 4 patients (80%) achieved minimal residual disease (MRD)-negativity in the bone marrow. 2) Early efficacy data from 2 patients at Day 14 showed reductions in measurable lesions by ≥92% and ≥65%, respectively. 3) 1 patient had not yet reached the protocol-specified efficacy assessment timepoint.
  • All sCR/CR patients remained in ongoing responses, including the first patient who completed the four-month follow-up.

Based on the preliminary safety and efficacy data, CT0596 demonstrated favorable tolerability and encouraging efficacy signals in R/R MM patients across all predefined dose levels, with CAR-T expansion observed. These findings warrant further exploration not only in R/R MM, but also in other plasma cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases mediated by autoreactive plasma cells. CARsgen plans to present detailed clinical data at upcoming scientific conferences. The company anticipates submitting an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for this product candidate in the second half of 2025.

About THANK-u Plus™

CARsgen has developed the THANK-u Plus™ platform as an enhanced version of its proprietary THANK-uCAR® allogeneic CAR-T technology to address the potential impact of NKG2A expression levels on therapeutic efficacy. THANK-u Plus™ demonstrates sustained expansion regardless of varying NKG2A expression levels on NK cells and exhibits significantly improved expansion compared to THANK-uCAR®. Preclinical studies show that THANK-u Plus™ delivers superior antitumor efficacy in the presence of NK cells compared to THANK-uCAR®. Allogeneic BCMA or dual-targeting CD19/CD20 CAR-T cells developed using this platform exhibit robust antitumor activity in the presence of NK cells, indicating that THANK-u Plus™ has broad potential for developing diverse allogeneic CAR-T therapies. CARsgen is developing allogeneic CAR-T products using THANK-u Plus™ platform to increase CAR T cell expansion, persistence and efficacy.

About CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Limited

CARsgen is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on developing innovative CAR T-cell therapies to address the unmet clinical needs including but not limited to hematologic malignancies, solid tumors and autoimmune diseases. CARsgen has established end-to-end capabilities for CAR T-cell research and development covering target discovery, preclinical research, product clinical development, and commercial-scale production. CARsgen has developed novel in-house technologies and a product pipeline with global rights to address challenges faced by existing CAR T-cell therapies. Efforts include improving safety profile, enhancing the efficacy in treating solid tumors, and reducing treatment costs, etc. CARsgen’s mission is to be a global biopharmaceutical leader that provides innovative and differentiated cell therapies for patients worldwide and makes cancer and other diseases curable.

Forward-looking Statements

All statements in this press release that are not historical fact or that do not relate to present facts or current conditions are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements express the Group’s current views, projections, beliefs and expectations with respect to future events as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and factors beyond the Group’s control. As a result, they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, and actual events or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements and the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those detailed under the heading “Principal Risks and Uncertainties” in our most recent annual report and interim report and other announcements and reports made available on our corporate website, https://www.carsgen.com. No representation or warranty is given as to the achievement or reasonableness of, and no reliance should be placed on, any projections, targets, estimates or forecasts contained in this press release.

Contact CARsgen

For more information, please visit https://www.carsgen.com/

ECOMAGIC Co., Ltd. And POSCO INTERNATIONAL Sign Exclusive Sales Agreement for Thailand on a Core Technology for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in the Petroleum Energy Sector

SEOUL, South Korea, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an era of escalating climate crisis, the world is placing ‘carbon neutrality’ at the forefront of global discourse. Countries around the world have pledged to submit detailed action plans to the United Nations by establishing Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. They continue to make steady efforts by expanding the adoption of renewable energy and implementing various alternatives to reduce carbon emissions.

Mr. Wooho Kim (right), Head of POSCO INTERNATIONAL Thailand, and Mr. Jeongjoon Park (left), CEO of ECOMAGIC Co., Ltd., signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Thai market.
Mr. Wooho Kim (right), Head of POSCO INTERNATIONAL Thailand, and Mr. Jeongjoon Park (left), CEO of ECOMAGIC Co., Ltd., signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the Thai market.

However, despite the global trend toward energy transition, the demand for petroleum as a major fossil fuel remains solid. In particular, because gasoline, which is the most widely used, has a boiling point of only 23°C, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are inevitably released during storage and transportation. These VOCs contain carcinogens like benzene and toluene that can cause serious illnesses once they enter the human body.

In the midst of this challenge, a groundbreaking technology that reduces the emission of VOCs and carbon dioxide has been developed in South Korea. The company behind this innovation is ECOMAGIC Co., Ltd., recognized as a leading enterprise in the field of eco-friendly renewable energy and carbon reduction projects.

For the past 11 years, ECOMAGIC has been dedicated to developing the ‘Vapor Liquefaction Treatment System’, a technology that ensures gasoline can be used wisely, without threatening human life and instead contributing positively to the environment. Together with POSCO INTERNATIONAL, a company with a global network, ECOMAGIC has taken a significant step toward advancing carbon neutrality practices.

POSCO INTERNATIONAL is steadily developing greenhouse gas and carbon emission reduction projects in response to climate change and is moving forward with the goal of reinvesting corporate profits back into society through its ESG initiatives.

Interview with Mr. Wooho Kim, Head of POSCO INTERNATIONAL Thailand

1. We heard that you made significant efforts to introduce ECOMAGIC’s Vapor Liquefaction Treatment System into the Thai market. Could you share the background behind it?

“POSCO INTERNATIONAL Thailand has been continuously monitoring the Thai government’s efforts to strengthen environmental regulations and achieve carbon neutrality goals. In particular, vapor emissions generated during the storage and distribution of gasoline have become a major cause of air pollution and health issues, creating a clear need for effective solutions.

ECOMAGIC’s Vapor Liquefaction Treatment System is an innovative product capable of addressing these challenges. It significantly reduces vapor emissions compared to conventional methods and helps prevent gasoline losses, offering notable economic benefits as well. As part of our strategy to strengthen ESG management and expand our sustainable energy business in the Thai market, POSCO INTERNATIONAL decided to actively promote the introduction and sales of this product.”

2. What is your outlook on the market potential for vapor liquefaction recovery systems at gas stations in Thailand?

Thailand is one of the major petroleum-consuming countries in ASEAN, with annual gasoline consumption exceeding 30 billion liters. As a result, vapor emissions generated during the gasoline distribution process have become a serious issue, and the Thai government is actively promoting various policies to reduce air pollution.

Major refiners and gas station operators in Thailand are strengthening their ESG management and showing strong interest in adopting new technologies aimed at improving energy efficiency and protecting the environment. In particular, vapor recovery and liquefaction technologies are effective in reducing fuel losses and responding to tightening environmental regulations, which suggests there will be strong demand in the Thai market moving forward.

POSCO INTERNATIONAL plans to strengthen collaboration with major gas stations and petroleum distributors in Thailand through its partnership with ECOMAGIC.”

3. What other projects is POSCO INTERNATIONAL pursuing to support carbon neutrality? 

“As a global integrated business company, POSCO INTERNATIONAL is promoting a wide range of eco-friendly projects aimed at building a sustainable future.

We are contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the energy transition through solar and wind power generation, and supporting the shift to green energy by establishing supply chains for low-carbon hydrogen and eco-friendly ammonia.

In addition, we are advancing carbon emission reduction initiatives by utilizing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, moving one step closer to achieving carbon neutrality.

Through these diverse ESG initiatives, POSCO INTERNATIONAL is committed to pursuing sustainable growth and will continue to strengthen its efforts toward carbon neutrality in both the Thai and global markets.”

 

Major strategic engagement program to create greater awareness of fertility health issues in the APAC region

SINGAPORE, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) – the peak body harnessing expertise in assisted conception throughout the region – will embark on a major public education and awareness program on fertility health.

It is also working to broaden its patient advocacy role through closer engagement with governments, policy makers and public influencers to highlight problems confronting the one in six couples who experience infertility.

ASPIRE President and Pakistani fertility specialist, Dr Haroon Latif, said the objective was to create better understanding and responses to the issues that impact directly on those living with infertility including providing equitable and affordable access to treatment and dealing with the psychological fall-out from the struggle to conceive.

Newly elevated to the ASPIRE Presidency, Dr Latif said the groundwork had been laid for these initiatives with the focus on practical strategies to advance fertility services in the Asia Pacific region and to improve the quality of patient care for those striving for parenthood.

“This has become a critical issue as the region, and the world, faces alarming falls in total fertility rates that threaten population replacement levels and the likelihood of major socio-economic ramifications,” he said.

“ASPIRE has created a population sustainability action group to tackle these issues and help drive our engagement priorities with fertility care providers, patients and those who have influence over public health policy.”

Dr Latif said this was particularly important in countries where low resource settings present greater challenges in the quest for family building.

“We recognise the challenges through the geographic vastness of the region with its socio-economic and cultural diversity, but the task at hand is critical to promote fertility health awareness and best patient outcomes,” he explained.

Cambodian-based endocrinologist, Professor Dominique de Ziegler – who has long experience in health, social and family issues in Southeast Asia – will Co-Chair the population sustainability special interest group with ASPIRE’s Immediate Past President, Dr Clare Boothroyd from Australia.

Dr Latif said the recent ASPIRE 2025 Congress in Singapore, which attracted over 2,000 experts in various disciplines of assisted reproduction, created an energised springboard for the public awareness and broader engagement strategy.

“The scientific program at the Congress was an outstanding showcase of the quality of research and clinical practice in our region and its relevance for those trying to create families,” he said.

“Additionally, ASPIRE has developed extensive education and professional development programs to enhance the skills of scientists, clinicians, nurses and counsellors in our field with the focus on delivering best practice on behalf of patients.

“The introduction of an ASPIRE certification course for embryologists, with the first accreditation exam held during the ASPIRE Congress in Singapore, is a prime example of how the organisation is working to elevate standards of practice while formally recognising the skills and importance of laboratory staff.”  

Dr Latif said the Asia Pacific region, especially developing countries within it, could gain so much from professional engagement and interaction with some of the best practitioners in the world through ASPIRE’s close association with international bodies including the:

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology;
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine;
  • International Federation of Fertility Societies; and
  • Global Andrology Forum.

“We will also work to create closer collaborative engagement with national societies in fertility health with a focus on joint education activities to help set new benchmarks in quality care,” Dr Latif added.

“Consensus is a key factor as we work together to achieve our objectives including raising awareness and understanding of treatment options for infertility among health care professionals and the public.”

Dr Latif is a clinical embryologist and sexual health specialist, Chief Executive of the Lahore Institute of Fertility and Endocrinology and Managing Director of Hameed Latif Hospital in Lahore.  He is General Secretary of the IVF Society of Pakistan and a Founding Member of the Pakistan Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine.

“I honour and acknowledge the retiring ASPIRE President, Dr Boothroyd, who has devoted extraordinary time and energy to our cause,” he said. “She has been a superb and committed leader who laid a solid foundation for many of the important tasks ahead.”

INTERVIEW:

Dr Haroon Latif is available for interview.
To arrange, please contact Trevor Gill, ASPIRE Media Relations.
Tel: (Australia) +61 418 821948 email: lighthousepr@adelaide.on.net

AB DAO Partners with AB Charity Foundation

Building a Trustworthy Infrastructure, Advancing Global Philanthropy Through Technology

DUBLIN, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 8, 2025, AB DAO and the AB Charity Foundation jointly hosted the inaugural “Technology-Driven Philanthropy Closed-Door Forum” in Dublin, Ireland.

The forum was chaired by H.E. Bertie Ahern, Chairman of the AB Charity Foundation, former Prime Minister of Ireland, and former President of the European Commission. He delivered a keynote speech titled “Technology and Trust – A New Order for Philanthropy.”


Distinguished attendees included H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, as well as Mr. Malcolm Byrne, Member of the Irish Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The forum featured deep discussions on how emerging technologies can empower global welfare systems.

Anthony Tsang, representing AB Chain, presented the latest technical developments, including the high-performance mainnet, cross-chain protocol AB Connect, and the gas-free transaction protocol Universal Transfer. These innovations reflect AB DAO’s vision of building a globally compliant blockchain infrastructure dedicated to philanthropy.

Key proposals from the forum will be compiled by the AB Charity Foundation and submitted to the United Nations and global partner networks to further promote the global practice of “technology for good.”

About the AB Charity Foundation

The AB Charity Foundation is a legally registered international NGO in Ireland with full legal status under EU law. Supported by AB DAO in both funding and technology, the foundation is committed to building a transparent and traceable global philanthropic infrastructure using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies.

For more information, please visit: www.ab.org

HashKey Exchange Achieves SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 Certifications

HONG KONG, May 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey Exchange, the largest* licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong, today announced that HashKey Custody Services Limited** (abbreviated as “HashKey Exchange”) has achieved the SOC 1 Type 2 Certification and SOC 2 Type 2 Certification. The certification reinforces HashKey Exchange’s role as a trusted partner for institutional and retail clients seeking compliant, enterprise-grade solutions.

The certification reports include the auditor’s opinion affirming the suitability and operational effectiveness of controls, defined control objectives aligned with security, availability, and confidentiality criteria, rigorous testing methodologies including inspections and risk assessments, and evidence of consistent control effectiveness throughout the audit period.

The scope of the certification provides reasonable assurance that HashKey Exchange’s service commitments and system requirements are achieved based on the Trust Services Criteria relevant to security, availability, and confidentiality (“applicable trust services criteria”) set forth in TSP Section 100, 2017 Trust Services Criteria for Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy, under the AICPA Trust Services Criteria.

This achievement is significant, reflecting a well-designed system that provides reliable, secure, and resilient services for users across HashKey Exchange’s platforms, including digital asset trading, custody, and asset management solutions. The SOC 1 Type 2 audit assessed HashKey Exchange’s controls over a specified timeframe, confirming ongoing effectiveness in ensuring financial reporting accuracy, maintaining data integrity, and complying with regulatory requirements. The SOC 2 Type 2 audit evaluated HashKey’s controls over an extended period, ensuring consistent operational effectiveness in safeguarding client data, mitigating risks, and maintaining system uptime.

The certification builds on HashKey Exchange’s existing compliance framework, which includes ISO 27001 (information security management) and ISO 27701 (privacy information management), positioning HashKey Exchange as a high-level global digital asset service provider able to meet such rigorous, multi-layered standards.

The SOC 1 Type 2 Certification is accordance with International Standard on Assurance Engagement 3402, Assurance Reports on Controls at a Service Organisation (“ISAE 3402”), issued by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (“IAASB”). SOC 2 Type 2 Certification based on the AICPA’s Trust Services Criteria. Both are rigorous compliance reports verifying that an organization’s controls operate effectively over a sustained period. These reports are issued by independent auditing firms accredited to assess and attest to the operational reliability of these controls.

*As of January 31, 2025, HashKey Exchange ranks 7 on CoinGecko’s global exchange list and is the highest-ranked licensed virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong.

**Note: HashKey Custody Services Limited serves the sole purpose of safeguarding custodial clients’ assets for HashKey Exchange, which can be referred to simply as HashKey Exchange.

About HashKey Exchange
On a mission to set the bar for virtual asset exchanges in compliance, safety, and security, HashKey Exchange (HBL) was granted as a licensed virtual asset exchange to provide retail services in Hong Kong. HashKey Exchange has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong to operate a virtual asset trading platform under Type 1 (Dealing in securities) licence, Type 7 (Providing automated trading services) licence and Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) licence. As HashKey Group’s flagship exchange business, HashKey Exchange provides trading services for both professional investors (PI) and retail investors. HashKey Exchange has obtained ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 27701 (Data Privacy) management system certifications. HashKey Exchange does not service users from Mainland China, United States and certain other jurisdictions in compliance with laws and regulations. This material has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong or any other regulator.

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