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VCI Global Reaffirms Oobit Transaction as Ecosystem Partners Target Completion of OOB Digital Treasury Infrastructure by Q1 2026

VCI Global Reaffirms Oobit Transaction as Ecosystem Partners Target Completion of OOB Digital Treasury Infrastructure by Q1 2026

The Oobit Ecosystem Includes Participation from Major Stablecoin Infrastructure Providers, Including Tether, Reinforcing the Institutional Orientation of the Digital Treasury Framework KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company with a strategic focus across digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and next-generation [...]

Verisk Ends Effort to Acquire AccuLynx

Verisk Ends Effort to Acquire AccuLynx

Executes Plan to Redeem Acquisition-Related Debt JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, announced today that it has terminated its definitive agreement to purchase AccuLynx. This decision follows the notification by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it has not completed its [...]

VCI Global Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Controlling 51% Stake in RTCAR Mexico, Secures Tier-1 Production Hub for Global Automotive Giant’s North American Expansion

VCI Global Signs Binding Term Sheet to Acquire Controlling 51% Stake in RTCAR Mexico, Secures Tier-1 Production Hub for Global Automotive Giant’s North American Expansion

Existing MOU with Global Automotive Giant Serves as Guaranteed Offtaker for EV and Hybrid Production; First Vehicle Delivery Expected in Q4 2026 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered a legally binding term sheet to acquire a [...]

Datavault AI Inc. Announces Proposed Dividend of Warrants

Datavault AI Inc. Announces Proposed Dividend of Warrants

Record date for the proposed dividend of warrants will be on Jan. 7, 2026 The warrants are expected to have a striking price of $5.00 per share of Datavault AI common stock (subject to adjustment for recapitalizations, stock splits, stock dividends and similar types of transactions) Each eligible participant is expected to be entitled to [...]

Datavault AI Inc. Announces Board Approval of Dividend of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II to All Eligible Record Equity Holders of Datavault AI

Datavault AI Inc. Announces Board Approval of Dividend of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II to All Eligible Record Equity Holders of Datavault AI

Innovative Dream Bowl Meme Coin II’s NFL Alumni Health addition will Commemorate the World’s First AI Powered Tokenized Bowl Game PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced two major developments to enhance and [...]

VCI Global Unveils 2026 “Sovereign RWA Ecosystem” Roadmap: Proprietary Exchange to Anchor Multi-Sector Asset Tokenization

VCI Global Unveils 2026 “Sovereign RWA Ecosystem” Roadmap: Proprietary Exchange to Anchor Multi-Sector Asset Tokenization

Planned RWA Exchange Aims to Enhance Transparency, Liquidity, and Access Across Precious Metals, ESG, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Assets KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced its 2026 strategic roadmap centered on the planned launch of a proprietary Real-World Asset (RWA) [...]

Bitget Introduces Major App Upgrade, Unifying Crypto, Stocks, Onchain, and TradFi Markets in a Unified Interface for 120 Million Users

Bitget Introduces Major App Upgrade, Unifying Crypto, Stocks, Onchain, and TradFi Markets in a Unified Interface for 120 Million Users

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has rolled out a comprehensive visual and functional upgrade to its mobile app for its 120 million users, further advancing its multi-asset trading experience. The update delivers a universal interface that enables users to access cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, onchain assets, and traditional [...]

Bitget Closes November with $10B+ Stock Futures Volume and 34K BTC Reserves as UEX Momentum Accelerates

Bitget Closes November with $10B+ Stock Futures Volume and 34K BTC Reserves as UEX Momentum Accelerates

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its November 2025 Transparency Report, highlighting sustained growth across derivatives, onchain infrastructure, payments, and community initiatives as the platform continues to evolve into a fully integrated financial ecosystem. One of the month’s standout milestones was the rapid scaling of [...]

Movement’s M1 Mainnet Goes Live: The People’s Chain Is Here

Movement’s M1 Mainnet Goes Live: The People’s Chain Is Here

Layer 1 launch delivers native staking, Move 2 support, and the infrastructure needed to onboard the next million users to crypto SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 22, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Move Industries, the core contributor of the Movement Network, today announced the launch of Movement’s M1 (Layer 1) Mainnet. Movement has successfully migrated from an Ethereum [...]

Minimum Deposit Casinos Warns: Fed’s Payment Account Proposal Could Reshape Casino Transaction Costs

Minimum Deposit Casinos Warns: Fed’s Payment Account Proposal Could Reshape Casino Transaction Costs

WATERFORD, Ireland, Dec. 22, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), a division of the OneTwenty Group, has issued new commentary on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s proposed “payment account” framework and its potential impact on online gambling transactions. The proposal, officially opened for public comment on December 19, would allow eligible non-bank financial institutions limited access [...]