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Bitcoin’s surge & beyond: An Octa broker forecast


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – Bitcoin (BTC) has been rising almost uninterruptedly over the past three months, setting new all-time highs (ATH) essentially every week since mid-May. According to Coinbase, BTCUSD surpassed the crucial $112,000 mark on 10 July and went on to touch the $123,200 level on 14 July. Since then, the market seems to have entered a period of consolidation, with prices fluctuating in the $116,000–120,000 range. The critical question now facing investors is whether this represents a prelude to a significant downward correction or if the current consolidation will merely serve as a springboard for the rally to continue its upward trajectory. Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker, explains the reasons for the rally and examines potential scenarios.

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Following the spring pullback, when the price of the world’s major crypto currency dipped below $75,000 in early April, BTC rallied 65% and was trading slightly above the $123,000 level by mid-July. The major drivers for such an impressive rally include renewed investor optimism, rising institutional flows, a favourable regulatory environment, and skewed BTC supply. Kar Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa broker comments: ‘In many ways, the stars have aligned for Bitcoin holders, with significant improvements in risk sentiment and supportive regulatory news truly propelling its ascent’.

Indeed, the rally kicked off on 22 April, sparked by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s suggestion of a potential de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions. The following day, President Donald Trump further boosted sentiment by hinting at lower tariffs for China and retracting threats to dismiss Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell. This news improved risk appetite and sent BTCUSD up by 6.82% on 22 April alone. Optimism for global trade was further fueled on 8 May, when Donald Trump unveiled a new trade deal with the United Kingdom (UK)—the first since the ‘reciprocal’ tariff pause—propelling BTCUSD higher by an additional 6.38%.

Apart from positive headlines, deeper structural transformations—notably, a mismatch between supply and demand—have also played a key role. It is no secret that Bitcoin’s total final emission is limited to 21 million coins. Additionally, bitcoin undergoes a “halving” event approximately every four years, which cuts the reward for mining new blocks in half, thus limiting the daily average supply of new bitcoins. Following the most recent halving, a new Bitcoin block is now mined roughly every 10 minutes, and the reward per block is 3.125 BTC. Therefore, the daily issuance of new Bitcoin currently stands at just around 450 coins per day. This is how it is calculated:

(6 blocks/hour×24 hours/day)×3.125 BTC/block = 144 blocks/day×3.125 BTC/block = 450 BTC/day.

This daily issuance has been vastly outpaced by demand from exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have been absorbing up to 10,000 BTC per day. A mismatch between natural supply and ETF-driven demand has created a severe shortage in available coins, fueling aggressive upward price momentum. The imbalance has been exacerbated by continued investor preference for bitcoin vs other, less liquid, and less developed coins. Institutional flows into crypto investment vehicles have further amplified the rally, signalling growing mainstream adoption. BlackRock reported a 366% quarter-over-quarter surge in crypto ETF inflows in Q2 2025, with allocations rising to $14 billion, now comprising 16.5% of its total ETF flows. Similarly, U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs posted their second consecutive $2 billion inflow week in mid-July.

This growing supply-demand imbalance has coincided with significant regulatory milestones in the U.S. Specifically, the Republicans have pushed forward three pieces of legislation (the Genius Act, the Clarity Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act) aimed at creating a regulatory framework for the growing cryptocurrency market. The Genius Act, which focuses on stablecoins, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for their issuance and oversight, has already been signed into law by President Trump, while the Clarity Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act are yet to be passed by the Senate.

Overall, the increasing crypto interest and adoption drove the crypto market capitalization to hit $4 trillion on 18 July, reflecting its strength and maturity with bitcoin in particular becoming a central part of the global investment landscape.

BTC Rally Outlook: A Burning Topic
With so many factors working in Bitcoin’s favour, it seems reasonable to infer that its price will likely continue to go higher in the long term. And while this may be true, it is still important to highlight major risks that lie ahead. Kar Yong Ang, comments: ‘Technically, Bitcoin looks like it is preparing for a major downward correction. BTCUSD failed to hold above the 0.618 extension level of the bullish trend, which commenced in early April. The price has formed a long wick on the daily chart, signalling an exhaustion of the bullish trend. A decline towards the 112,000 level is now highly likely. A break below 112,000 would open the way towards the 105,000 level.’

BTCUSD DAILY CHART
Source: TradingView
Source: TradingView

Indeed, the failure to hold the 121,500 level on 14 July and the subsequent correction on 15 July occurred on very strong volume, meaning that traders are uncertain about the next big move and doubt that a rally can be sustained in the short term. Furthermore, fundamentals have turned sour lately. After a 0.1% increase in May, U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in June, a roughly 3.5% annual rate, which is uncomfortably above the Fed’s target rate. This renewed inflationary pressure diminishes the likelihood of a September interest rate cut by the Fed and may exert bearish pressure on equity and crypto valuations. A similar scenario is evident in other major economies. For example, UK CPI rose to 3.6% in June from 3.4% in May and also undermined the widespread anticipation of a rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE). In other words, the global monetary policy may not be as accommodative as investors had hoped for previously, making them reluctant to purchase in risky assets

Three BTC price action scenarios
Kar Yong Ang of Octa Broker has come up with three potential scenarios for BTCUSD.

The most optimistic scenario envisions a continued upward climb beyond current highs, driven by persistent institutional inflows and favourable regulatory developments. However, given signs of short-term overextension and waning upside momentum on the daily chart, this outcome appears less likely in the short term.

There is the risk of a deeper, prolonged correction, particularly if macroeconomic headwinds or regulatory setbacks dampen sentiment. While not impossible, this scenario is seen as less probable for now, given strong underlying fundamentals such as limited BTC supply and sustained demand from ETFs.

A more probable, base-case scenario is a modest correction toward support levels, followed by a resumption of the broader uptrend. Such a pullback would allow the market to consolidate and establish a stronger foundation, ultimately preserving the bullish structure while shaking out weak hands.

Kar Yong Ang comments: ‘Bitcoin looks a little stretched right now, and you can see it struggling to punch clean through resistance at the highs. A pullback into the $112,000–105,000 area would actually be healthy—that’s where smart money will likely step back in. The fundamentals are still stacked in Bitcoin’s favour: supply is tight, ETFs money keeps flowing, and regulatory progress is finally breaking through’.

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is an international CFD broker that has been providing online trading services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial markets and various services used by clients from 180 countries who have opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and analytical tools.

The company is involved in a comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including improving educational infrastructure and funding short-notice relief projects to support local communities.
In Southeast Asia, Octa received the ‘Best Trading Platform Malaysia 2024’ and the ‘Most Reliable Broker Asia 2023’ awards from Brands and Business Magazine and International Global Forex Awards, respectively.

Pudu Robotics Launches PUDU T600 Series to Redefine Heavy-Payload Industrial Delivery

SHENZHEN, China, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, today announced the launch of the PUDU T600 Series, a next-generation lineup of industrial delivery robots purpose-built for high-payload, autonomous goods handling in complex industrial environments.

Following the success of the PUDU T300, which addressed mid-load transport needs, the T600 Series marks Pudu’s expansion into heavy-payload logistics and end-to-end automation. It is designed to help manufacturers respond to growing demands for throughput, labor flexibility, and adaptive intralogistics—especially in fast-changing production and warehouse settings.

PUDU T600 Series: Heavy-Payload Industrial Delivery Robot
PUDU T600 Series: Heavy-Payload Industrial Delivery Robot

Dual-Form Design for Greater Application Flexibility

The T600 Series offers two distinct versions to meet varied industrial needs. The PUDU T600 is the standard version of the series—a Heavy-payload Industrial Delivery Robot, features a built-in touchscreen, ergonomic handlebar, and intuitive control buttons, enabling easy operation for tasks that require occasional manual interaction. The PUDU T600 Underride is a chassis-based industrial AMR designed with a low-profile build that allows it to autonomously navigate beneath racks or shelves, lift and transport them with precision—ideal for high-density, automated shelf-to-line or shelf-to-shelf operations.

Key Features & Innovations

  • 600kg Heavy Load Capacity

With a 600kg payload capacity, the T600 Series significantly reduces the number of delivery trips required, enhancing throughput and single-trip efficiency for heavy-duty logistics operations.

  • Flexible Deployment

The T600 Series is designed for fast deployment, allowing it to adapt to changing production layouts without requiring physical modifications or lengthy setup processes.

  • Rack Group Recognition

Advanced navigation and perception systems enable the T600 series to intelligently identify designated shelves or cargo positions and execute autonomous pick-up and drop-off tasks—enabling fully unmanned operations in storage, delivery, and replenishment scenarios.

  • Idle Elevator Prioritization for Multi-Floor Operations

To overcome elevator congestion in vertical facilities, the T600 uses a real-time scheduling system that identifies and prioritizes idle elevators, improving delivery speed and minimizing wait times during inter-floor transport.

  • On-Premises Deployment for Data Security

The T600 supports on-premises or private cloud deployment, keeping data within internal networks and eliminating reliance on external cloud services—ideal for security-sensitive industrial environments.

  • Adaptive Navigation in Narrow Aisles

Designed for high-density environments, the T600 Series dynamically adapts its pathing strategy based on aisle width and load dimensions, switching between single-lane or dual-lane traffic in real time to ensure safe, efficient passage and coordinated multi-robot operations.

  • VDA5050 Protocol Compatibility

Support for the VDA5050 communication standard allows the T600 to seamlessly integrate with other robots and systems, simplifying fleet collaboration and scalability.

  • Comprehensive Multi-Layer Safety System

The PUDU T600 Series is built for safe operation with features such as ground projection indicators (standard version) to alert nearby personnel, real-time dynamic obstacle avoidance, and an integrated disaster response module that enables automatic action during emergencies like fires or earthquakes.

  • IoT-Enabled for Smarter Facility Integration

The T600’s modular IoT connectivity supports access control, elevator rides, goods call buttons, and more—allowing it to quickly interface with factory systems without complex software integration.

Whether deployed in electronics assembly, automotive parts production, metal fabrication, or smart warehousing, the T600 Series is engineered to streamline logistics flows, reduce manual handling risks, and future-proof intralogistics networks through intelligent automation.

Learn more about PUDU T600 Series: https://www.pudurobotics.com/en/products/pudut600?utm_source=news&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=pr

About PUDU

Pudu Robotics, a global leader in the service robotics sector, is dedicated to enhancing human productivity and living standards through innovative robot technology. With a focus on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of service robots, Pudu Robotics emphasizes three core technologies: mobility, manipulation, and artificial intelligence. Pudu Robotics has taken the lead in establishing a comprehensive range of specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robotic products in the industry. Currently, Pudu Robotics offers three product lines: service delivery robots, commercial cleaning robots, and industrial delivery robots, which are deployed across ten major industries, including food and beverage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment and sports, industrial facilities, education, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has successfully shipped over 100,000 units to a variety of markets, with a presence in more than 1,000 cities across 80+ countries and regions worldwide.  For more information on business developments and updates, follow PUDU on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.

Bybit Card Celebrates Two Million Users with Limited-Edition Collectible and 1 BTC Giveaway

DUBAI, UAE, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce a major milestone in elevating the everyday crypto experience. With over two million Bybit Card holders and counting, the Bybit Card is introducing a 2M limited-edition virtual collectible and offering participants the chance to win a full BTC. The campaign celebrates the shared vision of prosperity as the mainstreaming of the digital asset class accelerates.

From now until August 24, 2025, new and current Bybit Card customers may register for the event to unveil their very own Bybit Card 2M limited-edition virtual collectible—a collective symbol of belief, purpose, and progress as an early participant of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, right in their digital wallet. Once the card is activated, eligible participants will enjoy up to 10% in cashback for 30 days and stand to win 1 BTC upon completing spending tasks.

The event features two ways to reward both new and existing Bybit Card users:

  • Refer and Earn Cashback enables users to unlock temporary reward tier upgrades through successful referrals. Users who refer two or more friends will receive an extra 2% in cashback for a week, or up to three weeks with six or more successful referrals.
  • Buy More, Win More transforms everyday spending into winning opportunities. Every 50 USDT spent earns participants one lucky draw ticket for prizes including USDT and BTC airdrops. High-volume spenders receive additional privileges, with prizes ranging from exclusive lounge access, premium Astari wearables, to the grand trophy of 1 BTC.

Bybit Card Celebrates Two Million Users with Limited-Edition Collectible and 1 BTC Giveaway
Bybit Card Celebrates Two Million Users with Limited-Edition Collectible and 1 BTC Giveaway

Key Features:

  • Crypto convenience: seamless fiat-to-crypto spending, and cash withdrawals from supported ATMs around the world with the physical card available to Mastercard holders.
  • No annual fees and up to 8% APR on balances.
  • Year-round perks: 100% rebates on subscriptions including Netflix, Spotify, and selected AI tools, airport lounge access, and other benefits refreshed seasonally
  • Multi-asset transactions and cashback: supporting transactions in BTC, ETH, XRP, TON, USDT, USDC, MNT, and BNB; cashback options in USDC, USDT, BTC, and AVAX, with more options on the way.

The promotion is on a first-come, first served basis for a limited time only. Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about the Bybit Card’s rewards tiers and cashback scheme, user may visit: Bybit Point Rewards 

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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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Fapon at ADLM 2025: One-stop IVD Solutions & Deepened US Commitment

CHICAGO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fapon, a global leader in life sciences, will unveil its innovative one-stop IVD solutions at ADLM 2025, from July 29 to 31 in Chicago, IL. Fapon aims to be the trusted global partner for laboratories and IVD manufacturers with advanced innovations and dedicated localization services for the North American market.

Comprehensive and Customized IVD Solutions

Fapon offers a wide range of high-performance raw materials, reagent services, and open-system instruments tailored for the North American market. At ADLM, Fapon will introduce the new mouse-free IgG blocker and the new antibodies for cardiac marker assays (Fapon’s 4th generation NT-proBNP and ultra-sensitive hs-cTnI). In addition, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance diagnostic products to meet the needs of the US market, such as antibodies for influenza A/B, H5N1, HIV p24, HCV, TP, CT, vitamin D and estradiol assays, and recombinant calibrator and control for the rheumatoid factor (RF) assay. In molecular diagnostics, Fapon provides solutions for qPCR/RT-qPCR, isothermal amplification, and NGS library preparation, featuring products like ProPrime Taq DNA polymerase and NextGen universal FS DNA library prep kit. It is worth mentioned that Fapon’s enzyme innovation is driven by AI-based enzyme engineering.

Expanding Open-System Instruments Portfolio

Fapon’s latest addition, Shine mT8000, integrates biochemistry and immunoassay, enhancing laboratory efficiency. The Shine i-series CLIA analyzers support various throughputs, and the portfolio includes compact immunofluorescence and PCR instruments for diverse testing scenarios. 

Cutting-edge R&D capabilities

With over two decades of innovation, we have developed our own cutting-edge technology platforms, including antibody discovery, protein expression, cell fermentation, and protein purification and analysis. To further drive innovation in the industry, we have established an R&D center in Boston, focused on molecular diagnostic enzymes and circRNA, and an R&D center in San Francisco for next-generation sequencing (NGS) and AI-driven life science, aimed to offer innovative diagnostic solutions to the market.

Strong US Presence

Fapon prioritizes customer needs with localized strategies, US-based R&D and production facilities. Furthermore, Fapon’s commitment to quality and robust supply chains is underscored by stringent ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, to guarantee the reliable and consistent delivery of its products.

Visit Booth No.3816 to explore Fapon’s innovative one-stop IVD solutions.

About Fapon

Fapon is a global leading life sciences company dedicated to providing integrated solutions and services for diagnostics, biopharma and biotherapy. Integrating a one-stop solution on raw materials, reagents and innovative open instrument platforms, the Company has grown into a leading supplier in in-vitro diagnostics. Fapon boasts advanced innovations in therapeutics technologies and AI algorithm platforms with data insights that contribute to a better and healthier world. Supported by its strong global R&D, manufacturing, sales and service network, Fapon’s products have established presence in over 70 countries and regions, serving more than 2,500 business partners worldwide.

Follow us on LinkedIn (Fapon) or visit our website https://us.faponbiotech.com 

Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar takes champagne into space

The first champagne crafted for conditions of zero gravity celebrates a historic mission into space

REIMS, France, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is back on Earth after its debut flight into space. On 25 June 2025, the first champagne adapted to space launched on an Axiom Space mission from Florida, returning to Earth 15 July 2025 in perfect condition in its specially designed, state-of-the-art bottle. This historic event represents the culmination of nine years of research and experimentation, during which Maison Mumm, in collaboration with a community of experts, once again pushed the boundaries, continuing the explorations it began when it was founded in 1827.

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Beyond the technological achievement of this brilliantly executed mission, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is a powerful symbol of the spirit of celebration and conviviality, which – having united people on Earth for centuries – will in future extend into space.

An unprecedented mission, nine years in the making

The project that took Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar into space began in 2017, when Maison Mumm assembled an expert team: Octave de Gaulle, founder of SPADE, which specializes in designing products and experiences for human life beyond Earth; the CNES (Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales), France’s national space agency; and Jean-François Clervoy, an astronaut with the European Space Agency, and the veteran of three NASA space missions.

The first prototype of Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar was presented in 2018, resulting in an initial set of observations, both technical and oenological. These were integrated into the design of a second prototype, produced in 2022, which also conformed to CNES specifications for safety and tasting in conditions of zero gravity. That same year, Maison Mumm announced its collaboration with Axiom Space, which would carry Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar on a future, real-life mission.

The final, crucial step before the mission could go ahead was a zero-gravity test flight, which was successfully completed in March 2025. And so, after nine years, on 25 June, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar blasted off from Florida, as part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). The Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and biochemistry researcher, was accompanied by an international crew. The mission returned to Earth on 15 July, with Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar in apparently flawless condition. In approximately five months’ time, Yann Munier, Cellar Master of Maison Mumm, will be authorized to open the bottle and taste the world’s first champagne to have voyaged into space.

A new frontier

The unique feat achieved by Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar perpetuates Maison Mumm’s heritage of exploration, and once again demonstrates its capacity – in this case quite literally – to open new frontiers. The House’s pioneering spirit has long been epitomized by Mumm Cordon Rouge, which – over a century before it launched into space – accompanied Commandant Charcot, the first Frenchman to lead an Antarctic expedition, on his historic quest to the Polar Circle in 1904.

From the ends of the earth to the outer reaches of space… “Over and above its contribution to space exploration, the significance of this project lies in what champagne represents – shared values, an enduring art de vivre, a symbol of our culture – and in the possibility of recreating it in an entirely new environment,” comments César Giron, CEO of Maison Mumm. While Mumm Cordon Rouge is synonymous with earthly celebrations, Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar preserves, beyond the boundaries of our planet, the memory of a terroir, a climate, a savoir-faire and a ritual of conviviality – in short, a symbolic link to life on Earth.

Sébastien Barde, Deputy Director of Exploration and Human Spaceflight at CNES, adds: “The Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar project is a concrete example of the importance of considering conviviality and shared rituals in space. For CNES, these human dimensions are essential to the success of long-duration missions. By supporting projects like this one, we are exploring ways to improve the psychological well-being of crews and address the cultural challenges of human space exploration.”

Pushing the boundaries of design and winemaking

Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar represented a two-fold challenge: of design and of winemaking. The design had not only to respect the stringent safety standards of a space mission, but also to preserve and ensure the precious champagne bottle remained intact. Futuristic in conception, it features a glass half-bottle secured by an opening and closing mechanism of stainless steel – the same material used by Maison Mumm for its vats in Reims. The bottle is protected within a sleek outer casing of aeronautical-grade aluminum, emblazoned with the iconic red ribbon of Mumm Cordon Rouge. The casing’s long neck, ending in a cork secured by a metal ring, was designed to allow the champagne to be served in conditions of zero gravity.

The second, and equally important, aspect of the challenge involved the champagne itself. In order to counteract the dulling of the senses of smell and taste that occurs in space, the blend of Mumm Cordon Rouge had to be subtly tweaked. “The freshness and power of Mumm Cordon Rouge were retained, while the intensity of the aromas was heightened by extended aging and the addition of a dosage liqueur made from wines raised in oak casks,” explains Yann Munier

Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar is a way of encapsulating our culture, the memory of the terroir and tasting ritual that make champagne what it is.

ABOUT G.H. MUMM

G.H. Mumm – named after its founder Georges Hermann Mumm – has chosen Pinot Noir to define the style of its champagnes since its creation in 1827. For almost two centuries, its expertise has been dedicated to revealing the rich nuances of its signature grape variety. From the iconic Mumm Cordon Rouge to Mumm Blanc de Noirs, G.H. Mumm is an expert in selecting and blending the finest terroirs to express the diversity of Champagne’s Pinot Noir grapes. G.H. Mumm champagnes are distinguished by their exacting quality standards and singular aromatic personality: intense freshness, generous fruit and elegant structure, achieved after between two and five years’ aging in the cellars in Reims, France.

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BlueLink International CZ certified as one of the Best Places to Work in the Czech Republic for 2024: A testament to exemplary human capital practices


PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2025 – BlueLink, a prominent provider of customer relationship management solutions, has been formally recognized as a “Best Place to Work” in the Czech Republic for 2024. This prestigious certification acknowledges BlueLink’s commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture, high employee engagement, and a people-centric approach to human resource management.

The “Best Places to Work” certification program rigorously evaluates organizations based on their adherence to best practices in human resources management and their substantive commitment to establishing an inclusive, intellectually stimulating, and high-performing work environment. This recognition signifies BlueLink’s successful alignment with established benchmarks for organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.

Commenting on this significant achievement, Vincent Leonardi, General Manager of BlueLink Czech Republic, stated: “Being recognized as a Best Place to Work is proof of our commitment to creating an environment where every employee can succeed. Our culture of inclusivity, continuous learning, and internal growth opportunities ensures that our team members feel supported and valued. I’m proud to be part of a company where personal development is not just encouraged but actively facilitated.”
Hashtag: #BestPlaceToWork #BlueLink

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About BlueLink:

BlueLink is a global provider of customer experience services, supporting high-end brands in travel, luxury and lifestyle. As part of the Air France–KLM Group, BlueLink combines operational excellence with a strong people culture. With 550 employees in Prague representing 73 nationalities, the company values inclusivity, innovation, and long-term growth — both for its clients and its people.

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Alpha Ladder Finance Secures Foundational Patent for Real-World Assets Tokenisation (RWA Token) with Its Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) Technology

Alpha Ladder Finance’s NFDT framework bridges physical assets and digital finance, creating a unique and transparent digital representation of live real-world assets, and enabling verifiable, compliant, and programmable ownership through tokens.

SINGAPORE, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alpha Ladder Finance Pte Ltd (ALFIN), a regulated financial institution under Alpha Ladder Group, proudly announces that it has been granted a patent protection in Singapore for its Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) framework, a blockchain-native architecture designed to represent real-world assets digitally with evolving performance and operational data.

Alpha Ladder Finance - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING NON-FUNGIBLE DIGITAL TWINS (NFDT) OF OBJECTS Patent Certificate awarded by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Alpha Ladder Finance – METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING NON-FUNGIBLE DIGITAL TWINS (NFDT) OF OBJECTS Patent Certificate awarded by Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

The NFDT Patent (SG 11202307858Q), with initial priority filing in April 2021, was approved under the international Patent Cooperation Treaty before the patent was granted in Singapore. This milestone patent marks a significant advancement in Web3 and digital infrastructure, affirming a framework that ALFIN has been developing and refining over the past several years. Originally conceived to address the limitations of static Non-Fungible Token (NFT) models, the NFDT framework introduces an advanced smart contract architecture that enables asset records to evolve by capturing real-world changes in usage, condition, and ownership through a secure, time-stamped ledger.

Programmable Digital Twins for Real-Time, Auditable Asset Representation

The system combines digital twin technologies, originally developed in the context of Industry 4.0, with blockchain-integrated verification, providing institutions, asset owners, and regulators with a live, unique, non-fungible, auditable, and programmable representation of real-world assets. Unlike conventional NFTs that merely prove ownership of static assets, NFDTs are designed for live real-world assets with evolving data streams to support compliance-grade reporting, asset-backed financing, and ESG-linked claims with built-in transparency and auditability.

“The journey to securing this patent has been a multi-year effort,” said Dr. Bo Bai, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Alpha Ladder Group. “We started building the NFDT framework because we knew the market would eventually demand real-time, non-fungible and verifiable asset intelligence, not static records or speculation. With this patent now granted, it affirms our early vision and reinforces the infrastructure we’ve already built. NFDT brings life and logic to RWA tokenisation by providing proof of what’s happening, not just proof of ownership.”

Infrastructure for a Trust-Based Token Economy

The Non-Fungible Digital Twin (NFDT) is a next-generation smart contract framework designed to securely represent and manage real-world assets on-chain. The NFDT framework continuously captures real-time asset evolution, offering regulators and owners an immutable audit trail throughout the asset’s lifecycle. Each NFDT is linked to cryptographically verified reports and tracks changes over time via smart contract logic. The infrastructure supports programmable access, expiry, and revocation rules, and anchors real-time data, enabling regulators, investors, and asset owners to validate current asset state of an asset rather than relying on historical records.

Enabling Transparency, Compliance, and Performance-Linked Tokenisation Across a USD 16 Trillion Real-World Asset Market

The market for real-world asset tokenisation (RWA) is expected to surpass USD 16 trillion by 2030, driven by demand from sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, and capital market participants. However, this growth also comes with greater scrutiny. As stakeholders increasingly expect transparency, auditability, and proof of impact, tokenisation models must evolve accordingly.

With global regulators increasingly demanding auditability, transparency, and impact-proofing, NFDT provides a trust-grade solution fit for tokenised financial products, operational disclosures, ESG-linked disclosures, and asset-backed instruments.

The NFDT patent establishes a new digital foundation for financing, compliance, and asset ownership. By anchoring real-time operational data to each asset’s digital twin that is enhanced by blockchain technologies to serve as a unique and verifiable digital representation of the RWA, it enables smarter financing, leasing, and insurance decisions based on actual performance rather than assumptions. Investors gain greater transparency into fractional ownership structures, while assets can now be audited with greater confidence and credibility. Most importantly, this innovation opens the door for everyday consumers to participate in the real economy through transparent, data-backed investment opportunities.

The first wave of NFDT-powered pilots is already underway. ALFIN is collaborating with strategic partners to roll out applications across tokenised infrastructure for real world assets, including renewable energy projects, real estate assets, intellectual property with evolving data, and ESG-linked financial products.

With its patent now secured, Alpha Ladder Finance is doubling down on delivering trusted on-chain infrastructure that bridges real-world performance with digital finance, empowering enterprises, investors, and regulators alike.

About Alpha Ladder Finance

Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. (ALFIN), formerly known as Metaverse Green Exchange Pte. Ltd., is a regulated financial institution headquartered in Singapore. Licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), ALFIN holds a Capital Markets Services Licence for dealing in capital markets products and custodial services. The firm is also a Recognised Market Operator, positioning it at the forefront of regulated capital markets innovation.

ALFIN offers an integrated suite of capital markets solutions spanning securities, collective investment schemes, and both exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives. These services are purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of sophisticated clients, including institutional investors and accredited investors across both traditional and digital asset classes.

With a strong foundation in security and compliance, ALFIN’s custodial services leverage institutional-grade infrastructure to safeguard client assets with precision, reliability, and trust. As a Recognised Market Operator, ALFIN is powering the next generation trading platforms, bringing together regulatory rigour and cutting-edge technology to shape the future of capital markets.

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Tech Mahindra Unveils TechM Orion: A Next-Gen Agentic AI Platform to Drive Responsible Enterprise Transformation at Scale

PUNE, India, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, today announced the launch of TechM Orion, a next-generation AI agent development and deployment platform powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing. The platform is designed to help enterprises scale AI adoption responsibly and efficiently, with a focus on governance, transparency, and tangible business outcomes. 

TechM Orion is built on NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite, leveraging NVIDIA NIM, NVIDIA NeMo, and NVIDIA RAPIDS for efficient AI inference, model training and customization. It enables cloud, on-premise, and hybrid deployments, allowing seamless integration with clients’ systems and third-party tools to maximize existing AI investments and support scalable growth. TechM Orion is architected to drive productivity and accelerate innovation, enabling global enterprises to deploy AI solutions faster, whether in assisted or fully autonomous environments, while maintaining control and transparency throughout the AI lifecycle. It also integrates AI agents from SaaS platforms, simplifying orchestration and boosting scalability with embedded assurance guardrails.

Nikhil Malhotra, Chief Innovation Officer, Tech Mahindra, said, “As enterprises race to embed AI into core operations, it is not enough to just democratize AI agent development. Enterprises are currently looking for ROI, assurance and a clear path to transform their business processes. Combined with NVIDIA’s unparalleled AI infrastructure and enterprise AI stack, TechM Orion empowers organizations to move from experimentation to transformation.”

TechM Orion will enable accelerated Agentic AI adoption for enterprises with:

  • AI agents that can be built and deployed in under 1 week using the C2A (Chat-to-Agent) interface, compared to traditional timelines of 2–3 weeks.
  • Library of 200+ pre-built, production-grade AI agents available across five industries: Banking and Financial Services, Telecom, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail & Consumer Goods.
  • Seamless integration with enterprise systems in near real-time using a combination of:
    • Pre-configured connectors
    • Low-code custom adapters built in Python
    • Out-of-the-box agentic frameworks (e.g., Agentic RAG, document readers)
    • Enterprise adapters (e.g., Email, SAP, Salesforce)
  • 30+ configurable AI governance checks for each agent to ensure transparency, validation, verification, and alignment with regional compliance standards.

Key benefits for enterprises:

  • Rapid agent development and deployment: TechM Orion comes prepackaged with a large number of use cases on agentic workflows that seamlessly integrate with clients’ existing solutions.
  • Verification and Validation observer: TechM’s proprietary VerifAI system sits as an observer agent across the workflow to provide guardrails for secure and ethical usage of data.
  • Enterprise knowledge ready: The platform provides an ability to use local knowledge by RAG and fine-tuned models which enable enterprises to use their knowledge repositories to avoid hallucinations and drifts.

John Fanelli, Vice President, Enterprise Software Products, NVIDIA, said, “Agentic AI is redefining how work gets done—enabling software to perceive, reason and act across complex tasks. Tech Mahindra’s Orion platform, built on the NVIDIA AI software stack, brings this vision to life by helping organizations deploy intelligent agents that manage multi-step workflows, advancing adoption across industries and improving operational efficiency.”

This announcement builds upon Tech Mahindra’s established leadership in AI innovation, including the successful creation of Project Indus 2.0, India’s advanced multilingual large language model, and the company’s recent ‘AI Delivered Right‘ strategy launched in April 2025. TechM Orion represents the practical implementation of this strategy, embedding AI capabilities directly into the fabric of Tech Mahindra’s operations. It will be commercially available in Q3 2025, with early access programs for select clients in August. Tech Mahindra also plans to establish AI Engineering Centers of Excellence globally to support adoption and innovation at scale.

For more information on how TechM can partner with you to meet your Scale at Speed™ imperatives, please visit: https://www.techmahindra.com 

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