economy, business and finance

MEXC AI Trading Report Reveals 85% of Crypto Traders Use AI, But Most Limit Its Control Over Funds

MUTSAMUDU, Comoros, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, a global cryptocurrency exchange, released its AI Trading Report, based on a survey of 3,708 crypto traders. The report examines how respondents use AI, how much trading authority they would delegate, and what protective measures they expect from platforms. Blockchain security firm Hacken contributed technical analysis of risks associated with AI agent trading and the controls designed to...

Huawei Proposes Next Generation OTN for AIDC-Centric All-Optical Network

VIENNA, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During NetworkX 2026, Huawei shared its vision for building the "LIGHTS" All-Optical Network at the Optical Transport Innovation Summit. Huawei outlined three waves of AI-driven opportunities for operators and explained how an AIDC-centric all-optical network, powered by Huawei's Next Generation OTN solution, enables them to drive business growth.AI Drives Three Waves of Opportunities for OperatorsThe...

Relief from insolvency pressures unlikely before H2 2027, says Atradius

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global insolvencies are projected to increase by 5% in 2026, as businesses continue to face high input costs, trade tensions, elevated energy prices and tighter financing conditions. Insolvencies are expected to decline by 4% in 2027, with signs of normalisation expected to become visible during the second half of the year, according to the Atradius Insolvency Outlook published today.Atradius notes that...

Agoda and Emerging Travel Group Enter Strategic Partnership

SINGAPORE, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel technology company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, have entered into a strategic partnership to expand accommodation supply and distribution across their respective platforms. Under the partnership, the two companies will cross-sell their services, leveraging each other's extensive inventory and...

WorkWave Launches Wavelytics® Decision Intelligence in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, Expanding Availability of AI-Powered Solution

BRIERLEY HILL, England, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WorkWave®, a leading provider of software and solutions that help mobile service companies thrive, today announced the launch of Wavelytics® Decision Intelligence in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Decision Intelligence is a new AI-powered hub that transforms how service businesses operate. By embedding near real-time actionable insights directly into WorkWave's TimeGate+® workforce...

Integrated Research launches Clarion to close the gap between what employees experience and what IT can see

SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global observability software company Integrated Research (IR) (ASX: IRI) today launched Clarion, a lightweight observability solution that gives employees and IT teams proactive, real-time visibility into what is affecting their call and meeting readiness. Clarion is a standalone SaaS product built on IR's new AI-powered platform, Iris.

Nedap’s total revenue up 7% with growth in key markets of 9% in the third quarter of 2026

GROENLO, Netherlands, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Key pointsRevenue increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025.Revenue in the key markets grew by 9% in the third quarter of 2026 compared with the third quarter of 2025, bringing year-to-date growth to 12%.In the first nine months of 2026, recurring revenue increased by 17% compared with the same period in 2025, outpacing total revenue growth and...

Ricoh and ETRIA launch “Circular New,” a manufacturing concept, turning resource circulation into competitive advantage

TOKYO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. and ETRIA CO., LTD. have announced "Circular New," a manufacturing concept that transforms products already used in the market into assets for future production, turning resource circulation into new product value and manufacturing competitiveness.  As the first application, the concept will be introduced to Ricoh's A3 black and white multifunction printers (MFPs), with localised...

IBM Study: Eight in Ten EMEA Enterprises Escalate AI Incidents to Board or C-Suite as AI Agents Test Governance

LONDON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research by IBM (NYSE: IBM) finds that AI-related incidents are reaching boardrooms across Europe and the Middle East among the organizations surveyed, but governance capabilities and risk accountability are not keeping pace with adoption of the technology.Eight in ten executives surveyed say an AI-related incident – including an agent failure, data exposure, AI-driven decision error, or AI security...

TMGM Named Official Financial Online Trading Sponsor of BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR in Sydney

SYDNEY, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TMGM has been named the Official Financial Online Trading Sponsor of BIGBANG 2026–2027 WORLD TOUR in Sydney, bringing together the Sydney-founded global broker and one of Asia's most recognised music acts as BIGBANG celebrates its 20th anniversary.Taking place at Accor Stadium on 31 October 2026, the Sydney concert forms part of BIGBANG's first world tour since 2017. The tour marks two...

BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe

VIENNA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX EU (MEGE zweite GmbH) has secured its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA or MiCAR) license from Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA), that will enable the platform to offer regulated crypto services across 29 countries of the  European Economic Area (EEA), subject to ongoing passporting arrangements. The authorization marks a significant milestone in BingX's European expansion, providing...

ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE EUROPE IN 2028-29 WITH NEW YEAR-ROUND SEASON

MIAMI, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is expanding its 2028-29 Europe lineup with the brand's boldest year-round season, offering more ways to explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands across seven ships. For the first time, holidaymakers can explore Europe any time of year on Rhapsody of the Seas, from summer adventures with overnight stays in Egypt to winter getaways to the Canary Islands. Across the...

Bybit Revamps App to Reflect New Financial Platform Positioning, Unifying Crypto, Stocks, Macro Assets, Earn, and Alpha

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, has refreshed the Bybit experience after its global brand campaign. The revamped app homepage, in a nod to Bybit's New Financial Platform positioning, is now available to the public, bringing multiple asset classes, market data, enhanced retail user experience, and institutional-style tools into a connected app...

Uzbekistan Hospitality Group TEG Completes U.S. Business Combination

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TEG SPV LLC ("TEG"), a leading Uzbekistan-based, integrated hospitality, tourism and events business, today announced the successful completion of its business combination with StageWise Strategies Corp. ("STWI"), establishing the first U.S.-traded business from Uzbekistan.The transaction was completed pursuant to a share exchange agreement under which TEG became the principal operating business of the...

AITO Looks Ahead to Europe, Building a Thriving Automotive Ecosystem

PARIS, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Clifford Kang, Board Member and Vice President of SERES Group, announced that AITO plans to officially enter the European market in autumn 2027, marking another major step in its global development. With deep respect for Europe's automotive heritage, AITO looks forward to collaborating and growing with partners around the world.In China, AITO has earned the trust of over 1.2...

Huawei’s NG WAN Solution Enters Large-Scale Commercial Use to Drive Carrier Growth

VIENNA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 13, at the Net5.5G Intelligent IP Network Summit during UBBF 2026, John Cai, Vice President of Huawei's Data Communication Product Line, delivered a keynote speech, highlighting AI as a definitive opportunity in an uncertain future. He noted that the widespread deployment of the NG WAN Solution marks the full-scale commercialization of NG WAN. He stated that Huawei hopes to collaborate with...

Centalion and Komgo Bring Agentic AI into Live Treasury Operations

GENEVA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Centalion Group, one of the world's largest independent commodity trading companies, and Komgo, a leading digital trade finance platform provider, announced that Centalion has deployed an AI Treasury Agent that lets treasury professionals run facility and trade finance instrument workflows through natural language, while keeping every control and approval step in place.

Popular Actor Zhang Linghe Lands on Taobao for Global Double 11

SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taobao Tmall World ("Taobao") today announced a collaboration with popular actor Zhang Linghe, premiering its latest brand film across major online platforms worldwide. The launch is accompanied by an outdoor advertising campaign at prominent city landmarks, featuring large-format video and print billboards, themed subway trains and glasses-free 3D displays. Beginning with the Taobao 11.11 Sale ("Double...

Oracle NetSuite Announces Launch of AI-first QuickStart: NYSE Content Update

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on October 14thOracle NetSuite announces the availability of AI-first financial platform NetSuite QuickStart. NetSuite QuickStart is designed for early-stage technology...

Nuvei secures license to offer local payment acceptance in South Africa

MONTREAL, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvei, the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere, today announced that it has secured authorization from the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) to offer local merchant payment services in South Africa, expanding its ability to support global brands and local businesses through its global payments platform.

DJI Delivers First Drone Dock with Automated, 25-Second Battery Swaps for Always-Ready Aerial Support

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches DJI Dock 4. Setting a new standard for continuous aerial operations, this is DJI's first drone-in-a-box solution with a 25-second automated battery swap. With this new capability, operators can significantly help close the gap between getting an alert and having full situational awareness, enabling teams to...

Bank of America Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America reported its third quarter 2026 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterly-earnings.A Form 8-K containing Bank of America's financial results is also available at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at...

Cabrella Builds Insurance Into I’d Ship That’s Platform

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cabrella, a leading provider of shipping insurance and logistics risk management solutions, today announced a partnership with I'd Ship That, the shipping platform built for marketplace sellers and small businesses. The integration has been live since August. I'd Ship That sellers can now add all-risk coverage in the same flow they use to print a label, then file and track claims without leaving the app.

IBM and Siemens Collaborate on Research to Advance Nanostack Architecture

ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM), in collaboration with Siemens, announced new research aimed at advancing IBM's nanostack architecture, a new transistor architecture unveiled by IBM earlier this year. The collaboration will bring together IBM's leadership in semiconductor device innovation and Siemens' expertise in electronic design automation (EDA), process simulation, lithography optimization, and advanced...

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