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Stablecoin Summit 2024 Returns to Singapore – Leaders of DeFi and Traditional Finance Convene to Foster Blockchain Finance Adoption

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine a world where forex settling houses are replaced by smart contracts. A world where remittance charges are replaced by gas fees. Or one where corporations can move money around the world with lightning-fast, fully transparent, and trustless settlements.

This is no longer a figment of the imagination: stablecoins are here.

Organised by XREX Inc., Unitas Foundation, and Co-Hosted by First Digital, the Stablecoin Summit Singapore returns for its second edition. Brimming with top-tier speakers and cutting-edge content, the summit promises to build on the success of its inaugural edition, which saw over 300 attendees, including founders from top stablecoins, DeFi protocols, and Singaporean institutions.

Speakers at this year’s edition include leaders from top stablecoins including Circle, Paxos, FDUSD, Ethena, FRAX, and many more, alongside a full suite of industry veterans, including founders or leaders from AAVE, Stellar, CELO, Truflation, Coinbase, and more. Other notable speakers include Austin Campbell, an NYU Stern professor who has advised global banks and leading governments on stablecoins, and Raagulan Pathy, co-founder of KAST, who has an established track record of moving stablecoins across entire regions.

From beyond the stablecoin sphere, the summit features leaders from organisations that move trillions of dollars globally, including Tazapay, SAP, and Worldpay. Our speakers will cover a wide range of topics, including:

Innovating Cross-border Payments: How stablecoins are transforming international transactions by making them faster, more cost-effective, and accessible.Empowering Emerging Markets: The role of stablecoins in enhancing financial access and economic growth in regions with limited financial infrastructure.Impact of Stablecoins & CBDCs on Global Finance: Exploring the effects of digital currencies on monetary policy, central bank control, and global financial stability.Enhancing Stability through Tokenisation: Leveraging tokenised real-world assets to increase the resilience and security of stablecoins.Institutional DeFi and Stablecoins: Opportunities and challenges for integrating stablecoins into institutional decentralised finance.

Stablecoin Summit Singapore 2024 aims to accelerate the cross-pollination between stablecoin issuers, DeFi protocols, and global institutions. Aside from our speakers and sponsors, the event will feature attendees from global and regional banks, as well as leaders in financial consulting, AML/Compliance, and more. 

“We are excited to bring Stablecoin Summit back to Singapore. With more maturity in regulatory technology and compliance standards, stablecoins now have an undeniable product-market fit. XREX looks forward to growing this space with industry peers, financial institutions, and regulators, to grow the future of blockchain finance.” – Wayne Huang, Co-founder & Group CEO, XREX

Singapore’s position as an international financial hub in Asia makes it the ideal location to convene industry leaders and spearhead meaningful and sustainable innovation. First Digital is proud to co-host the Stablecoin Summit 2024 alongside XREX and Unitas, where we will highlight the transformative role of stablecoins in reshaping global payment systems. Together, our shared goal is to enhance education and awareness, driving the accelerated adoption of stablecoins worldwide” – Vincent Chok, Founder & CEO, First Digital

“I’m excited to be returning to Stablecoin Summit. It’s clear stablecoins have escape velocity as true digital money, and will be a key enabler to bring billions of users on chain. Stablecoin Summit is a fantastic, high energy venue that brings builders, operators, and investors together to share perspectives and debate the future of money” – Hassan Ahmed, Country Director Singapore, Coinbase

“Stablecoins are one of the most exciting areas in FinTech today. Singapore is absolutely on the leading edge of innovation in the crypto sector, and Stablecoin Summit is a premier event bringing together global experts and major industry players. It’s both a blessing and a curse that the crypto sector is defined by remote, borderless work. Events like Stablecoin Summit help create communities and remind us of our shared sense of purpose to reinvent the global financial system.” – Joao Reginatto, CSO, M^0

About the Organisers:

XREX is a blockchain-enabled financial institution working with banks, regulators, and users to redefine banking together. XREX provides enterprise-grade banking services to small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in or dealing with emerging markets, and novice-friendly financial services to individuals worldwide. XREX Singapore operates under the Major Payments Institution (MPI) license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Unitas Foundation is the team behind Unitas Protocol, which defines a new stablecoin category — unitized stablecoins. These serve as units of account representing emerging market currencies. Unitas’ unitized stablecoins are over-reserved with exogenous USD stablecoins (e.g., USDT, USDC, Dai), thereby providing transaction ease and efficiency for people in emerging markets while secured by underlying USD stablecoin value.

First Digital specialises in providing bespoke multi-asset Custodial, Trust, Payments and Stablecoin solutions to businesses, financial institutions and family offices navigating the next frontier in finance.

First Digital Labs is the brand name of FD121 Limited, a Hong Kong-registered subsidiary under the First Digital Group. First Digital Labs is building a portfolio of stablecoins with uncompromising trust from Asia, designed to meet the needs of global businesses and institutions to facilitate efficient and compliant global expansion, cross-border payments and trade settlements.

First Digital USD (FDUSD) is a fully 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin with uncompromising trust by design offering integrity, accessibility and scalability. FDUSD is always redeemable on a one-to-one basis for cash. Reserves are fully backed by highly liquid cash and cash equivalent assets, held in fully segregated bankruptcy-remote holding structures. Collateral is safeguarded by a top-tier, qualified custodian with a trust license for seamless asset protection and regulatory compliance, with independent attestation reports published monthly. FDUSD is issued onshore out of Asia, is the first native stablecoin on the Sui network and currently available on Ethereum and BNB Chain. FSUSD has since become one of the top five USD-denominated stablecoins by market cap. To learn more about FDUSD, visit www.firstdigitallabs.com

For more information and to register for the event, visit Stablecoin Summit Singapore 2024.

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COMPUTEX 2025: Seize Global Tech Opportunities – Registration Now Open!

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TAIPEI, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — COMPUTEX 2024, organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), attracted global attention with 1,500 exhibitors and over 80,000 attendees, including tech professionals, startups, buyers, and media worldwide. As a premier platform for AI innovation, it solidified COMPUTEX’s position in the global tech scene. The upcoming COMPUTEX 2025 will be held from May 20 to May 23 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centers, focusing on the theme “AI Next.” Interested exhibitors are encouraged to register and take advantage of this opportunity to connect with the global tech market.

2025 Main Themes: Embracing AI and Innovation

The theme for COMPUTEX 2025, “AI Next,” focuses on the latest trends in artificial intelligence and how AI will drive industrial transformation in areas like content creation, product design, and manufacturing. By 2025, over half of global data analytics tasks will be cloud-based, with AI-related investments projected to surpass USD 300 billion by 2026. COMPUTEX 2025 will spotlight three main themes: AI Robotics, Next-Gen Tech, and Future Mobility. This focus aims to provide a robust platform for tech companies to present pioneering AI solutions and showcase advancements in robotics, next-gen tech, and mobility.

InnoVEX Pavilion: A Hub for Innovation 

The InnoVEX pavilion, renowned for supporting startups, will continue to be a highlight at COMPUTEX 2025, offering emerging companies an avenue to connect with manufacturing partners and access global distribution networks. This area will host various startup-focused activities, including competitions and product showcases, to attract interest from international venture capitalists and foster collaboration.

Diverse Events and Industry Leader Participation COMPUTEX 2024 concluded with influential keynote speakers, including leaders from AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, Supermicro, NXP, and Delta Research Institute. These leaders provided insights into how cutting-edge technologies can drive the future of AI, making COMPUTEX a critical forum for industry discussion. For 2025, the event will feature similar high-level talks and forums, along with theme-based tours, startup showcases, and procurement matchmaking sessions to facilitate networking and foster partnerships across borders.

Registration for COMPUTEX 2025 Open – A Premier Global Platform 

With registration now open, COMPUTEX 2025 offers a valuable platform for tech companies to enter international markets and form strategic partnerships. The event will feature keynote speeches, themed tours, and business matchmaking sessions, providing both established industry leaders and startups with valuable opportunities for exposure and growth. Don’t miss this unique chance to be part of the global tech scene; register now and visit the official website for more details.

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Medcrypt Expands Strategic Partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, RTI and Stratigos Security to Enhance Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

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Medcrypt Broadens Strategic Partnerships to Strengthen Medical Device Cybersecurity Ecosystem Collaborations with BioT, Extra Security, RTI, and Stratigos Security empower medical device manufacturers with comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, including cryptography, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and FDA compliance support. Together, these partnerships provide enhanced protection across device connectivity, threat detection, and regulatory alignment, meeting the healthcare industry’s growing demand for secure, interoperable technology.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Medcrypt, the leader in proactive security solutions for medical devices, today announced an expansion of its strategic partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, Real-Time Innovations (RTI), and Stratigos Security. This collaborative network aims to deliver an enhanced suite of cybersecurity capabilities, addressing the demand for secure, interoperable technology solutions across the medical device ecosystem.

BioT is the infrastructure for medical device clouds – the secure, simple, and smart foundation for delivering next-generation care.  BioT extends Medcrypt’s software vulnerability capabilities into an analytic and operational platform that executes a business-oriented plan specified for impacted devices, use cases, and organizations, etc. BioT assesses the relevance of what is actually deployed, mitigates according to business risk, and provides proof of mitigation.

Extra Security, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, specializes in in-depth offensive security assessments covering all aspects of medical devices and their supporting systems. Extra Security provides high-fidelity, FDA-focused security evaluations to Medcrypt customers, supporting FDA submission requirements and strengthening ongoing security programs. This partnership safeguards critical healthcare technologies against evolving cyber threats, ensuring that cybersecurity remains adaptive to the latest risks.

RTI, the leading provider of connectivity software for autonomous systems, enables developers of complex medical technologies—such as surgical robots and patient monitoring devices—to incorporate Medcrypt’s cybersecurity solutions alongside RTI Connext® Security Extensions. This comprehensive, out-of-the-box solution integrates encryption, authentication, and secure communications, providing essential protections while maintaining device performance and supporting compliance.

Stratigos Security, a trusted partner within Medcrypt’s network, plays an essential role in delivering technical cybersecurity solutions with a regulatory focus for the medical device industry. Specializing in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and threat modeling, Stratigos Security helps manufacturers integrate robust security measures throughout the device lifecycle. Their approach ensures clarity and alignment for engineers, regulatory affairs teams, and regulators, all working toward achieving comprehensive regulatory readiness in today’s complex compliance landscape.

“By expanding our partnerships with BioT, Extra Security, RTI and Stratigos Security, we can deliver a complete cybersecurity ecosystem tailored to the unique needs of healthcare technology,” said Om Mahida, Vice President of Product Management at Medcrypt. “These collaborations equip our clients with end-to-end security, from connectivity and compliance to threat detection and regulatory strategy, helping them navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape confidently.”

Medcrypt and its partners will engage in joint marketing, co-develop integration demonstrations, and raise industry awareness of the critical importance of cybersecurity in medical devices. Training exchanges between the teams will enhance their expertise, ensuring all parties continue to evolve their solutions in response to cybersecurity’s unique demands within healthcare.

About MedCrypt

Medcrypt is helping healthcare technology companies ensure medical devices are secure by design. We provide cybersecurity products and strategic management consulting to expedite the go-to-market process of medical device manufacturers’ new life-saving connected technologies. Founded in 2016 by a team of healthcare cybersecurity experts, Medcrypt is uniquely positioned to be the security catalyst for medical device manufacturers to design secure, FDA-approved technologies. We continue to work with those paving the way toward safe and reliable medtech.

To date, Medcrypt has raised more than $36 million in funding with participation from Johnson & Johnson Innovations, Intuitive Ventures, and Dexcom Ventures. For more information, please visit www.Medcrypt.com.

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Jenny Bourne
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3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition – Transforming Food, Climate, and People

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Global Conference in Bangkok Invites Participants to Shape the Future of Sustainable Rice 

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference & Exhibition 2024, will be held in Bangkok on 26-27 November 2024, under the theme ‘Sustainable Rice: Food, Climate, and People’. Organized by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP), this event underscores the vital role of rice production in addressing global climate challenges and fostering sustainable food systems. Solutions to these challenges are particularly relevant for commercial rice industry actors, development groups and government institutions.

The event offers attendees the opportunity to engage with global and regional experts and stakeholders who are committed to enhancing the resilience and sustainability of rice value chains. Participants will discover innovative solutions and collaborative initiatives, such as the Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative and the Global Environment Facility, both designed to drive impactful and scalable change. Attendees will gain valuable insights directly from SRP members and key stakeholders, who will share essential recommendations and lessons learned from their experiences within the SRP framework.

“There’s never been a more important moment for the transformation of the sustainable rice eco-system both in Asia and globally,” said Wyn Ellis, SRP Executive Director, based in Thailand. He highlighted that a shift to more sustainable rice farming practices will be crucial to boost farm livelihoods, enhance food and water security and combat climate change.

Since its launch in 2017, the SRP Conference has emerged as a flagship event and forum for bringing together stakeholders from across the global rice sector. Following the success of the last event in 2019, SRP anticipates over 300 high-level delegates from industry, government, research and development partners joining the conference this year. 

The conference aims to explore the latest innovations, share best practices, and build new partnerships to promote sustainability in rice cultivation and supply chains.

“This event is designed to offer a rich platform to explore the latest tools for impact monitoring- including carbon accounting- and to share knowledge and connect with leaders advancing sustainable practices worldwide,” said Dr. Ellis. “SRP invites attendees to be part of the conversation that will set the stage for sustainable transformation — foster new partnerships, exchange ideas, and help build a more sustainable future for the rice sector!”

Why Attend? 

Learn from leading experts in sustainable rice production.Explore the latest innovations and approaches.Network with stakeholders and peers from around the world.Participate in discussions to catalyze broader change through collaboration.

Event Details: 

Dates: 26-27 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ICT (GMT+7)
Venue: United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
Registration:  https://app.glueup.com/event/3rd-global-sustainable-rice-conference-and-exhibition-2024-113133/ 

Join us in Bangkok to shape the future of sustainable rice production!

About the Sustainable Rice Platform: 

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is a global multi‐stakeholder alliance comprising over 100 institutional members from the public, private, research, civil society and the financial sector.

SRP works with its members and partners towards transforming the global rice sector by improving smallholder livelihoods, reducing the social, environmental and climate footprint of rice production, and by offering the global rice market an assured supply of sustainably produced rice.

SRP promotes resource-use efficiency and climate change resilience in rice systems (both on farm and throughout value chains) and pursues voluntary market transformation initiatives by developing sustainable production standards, indicators, incentive mechanisms, and outreach mechanisms to boost wide-scale adoption of climate-smart, sustainable best practices among small farmers. 

www.sustainablerice.org

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