Agreement establishes a pathway built on SEC-registered broker-dealer infrastructure to distribute U.S. equities to eligible international investors through HashKey’s licensed exchange network

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prometheum Inc. (“Prometheum”), a market infrastructure provider for crypto assets, today announced that its subsidiary Prometheum Capital LLC (“Prometheum Capital”), an SEC-registered, FINRA member crypto asset custodian and clearing broker-dealer, has signed a binding memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited (“HashKey”) and Velocity Capital, LLC (“Velocity”), an SEC-registered, FINRA member broker-dealer authorized for traditional securities clearing and execution, to internationalize tokenized U.S. equities.

HashKey will serve as the international distributor through its eligible licensed exchanges in multiple jurisdictions. Prometheum Capital and Velocity Capital will collectively provide the traditional securities and crypto asset custodial, execution, and clearing solutions to HashKey.

“U.S. equities are among the most sought-after investments, and tokenization is how they will reach global investors at scale,” said Aaron Kaplan, founder and co-CEO, Prometheum Inc. “This MOU connects the world’s deepest capital markets to international digital securities distribution not through offshore wrappers, but through the regulatory frameworks that have made U.S. markets the most trusted in the world.”

“This partnership extends HashKey’s licensed infrastructure to one of the most significant opportunities in digital asset markets. Through this collaboration, eligible clients in multiple jurisdictions will have the opportunity to access tokenized U.S. equities supported by SEC-registered clearing infrastructure, subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements,” said Dr. Xiao Feng, CEO, HashKey Digital Asset Group. “We see this as a critical step in building the institutional-grade cross-border distribution layer that the industry requires.”

“Tokenized U.S. equities can only work at global scale if the underlying shares are executed, cleared, and held with the same rigor as any share traded in the regulated U.S. equity markets,” said Roy Yan, CEO, Velocity Capital, LLC. “This partnership demonstrates how traditional clearing capabilities support the emerging tokenized securities market while maintaining the operational standards our institutional clients expect.”

The tokenized U.S. equities will be digital twins of the traditional real-world asset versions that are custodied at The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (“DTCC”).

According to DTCC, DTC-tokenized assets maintain the same investor protections, entitlements, and ownership rights as traditional securities, all while enabling greater efficiency and programmability. The DTCC Tokenization Service is expected to launch in Q4 2026.

Eligible securities include the constituents of the Russell 1000, which represents the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies by market cap, as well as ETFs tracking major indices and U.S. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes.

The MOU comes amid rapidly growing global demand for tokenized U.S. equities, one of the fastest-growing segments of the tokenized asset market. U.S. equity markets are the deepest and most trusted in the world, yet most international investors cannot access them directly or cost-efficiently.^[1] Existing alternatives typically offer synthetic exposure rather than direct ownership of the underlying securities, or special purpose vehicle (SPV)-based exposure where the digital token represents a claim in an off-chain legal entity that holds the equity. This MOU establishes one of the first international distribution frameworks built on that foundation by bringing tokenized real-world U.S. securities to international markets – not synthetic or wrapped representations.

The parties intend to negotiate final definitive agreements and complete technical integration in the coming months, with a launch subject to regulatory approval and the completion of technical integration. The parties plan to launch a pilot project in the future.

Disclaimer: The proposed collaboration remains subject to the execution of definitive agreements, completion of technical and operational integration, availability of the DTCC tokenization infrastructure, and satisfaction of all applicable legal, regulatory and licensing requirements in the relevant jurisdictions. Any products or services contemplated in connection with the proposed collaboration may be made available only to eligible investors in specified jurisdictions. No offer or solicitation of any securities or investment product is being made pursuant to this announcement.

About Prometheum Inc.

Prometheum Inc. supports crypto assets including select crypto tokens, tokenized securities, and digitally-native securities through its broker-dealer network and market infrastructure for the issuance, distribution, trading, and custody of crypto assets. Its broker-dealer network includes Prometheum Capital (custody, clearing, and settlement), ProFinancial (issuance and distribution), Prometheum ATS (secondary market trading), and an SEC-registered digital transfer agent, Prometheum Coinery. For more information, please visit https://www.prometheum.com or contact [email protected].

About HashKey Digital Asset Group

HashKey Digital Asset Group is an established comprehensive digital asset company in Asia with a global footprint, providing end-to-end financial infrastructure, technology and investment management to create a digital assets ecosystem. The Company offers a licensed digital asset platform to provide transaction facilitation services, on-chain services, and asset management services. Disclaimer.

About Velocity Capital, LLC

Velocity Capital, LLC is a New York-based, SEC-registered and FINRA member broker-dealer providing execution, clearing and custody, and securities lending services, directly and through correspondent clearing relationships. The firm also trades for its own account and holds clearing memberships with The Depository Trust Company (DTC), the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), and The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). For more information, please visit https://velocitycapitalllc.com/

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Amos International Candy Festival brought together distributors, creators, industry leaders and partners from nearly 50 countries for three days of celebration, innovation and exchange in Shenzhen, a global innovation hub known as “China’s Silicon Valley” and host city of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in November.

For more than 20 years, Amos Food Group has explored new possibilities in confectionery with two defining roles: a Global Sweet Innovator in joy and health, continuously reimagining what sweetness can be, and a Sweet Messenger to the World, using sweetness to connect people, cultures and communities. The festival brought these identities to life through consumer experiences, industry dialogue, product innovation, global collaboration and social impact.

Amos International Candy Carnival: Turning Innovation into Experience

The festival opened with the Amos International Candy Carnival, which transformed Shenzhen Talent Park into a playful candy world, featuring interactive experiences from AMOS and Biobor, performances, character parades and creative installations. Mr. Amos Ma, Founder and CEO of Amos Food Group, officially announced the opening of the Festival. A spectacular drone show illuminated the skyline with candy-inspired imagery and the message “Amos Treats the World to Sweets in Shenzhen” . The carnival invited consumers and citizens to experience confectionery through taste, play, creativity and shared moments. It also reflected a broader ambition to develop the Amos International Candy Festival into a recurring city-level cultural IP, bringing together candy, creativity and global communities.

World Candy Forum: Exploring the Future of Happiness and Health

The World Candy Forum brought together international voices and insights across science, market intelligence, confectionery, nutrition and retail to explore the future of the industry around two enduring consumer needs: Happiness and Health.

Insights from NielsenIQ and Innova Market Insights highlighted evolving global market and consumer trends. Notable speakers included Audra Vogler, Vice President of NCSA; Olivier De Salmiech, APAC Nutrition Vice President at Kerry; Tony Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of Bazooka Candy Brands; and Nobel Laureate Professor Aaron Ciechanover. Together with other global leaders from retail, IP and academia, their diverse perspectives explored how Happiness and Health can shape the next chapter of the global confectionery industry.

The forum also introduced the “Double H Global Sweet Value Co-Creation” initiative, calling for deeper product innovation, stronger quality standards, industry collaboration and sustainable growth—extending Amos’s role as a Sweet Innovator from product creation to value co-creation across the global confectionery ecosystem.

Global Distributor Conference: Innovation Meets Growth

At the Global Distributor Conference, Amos Ma introduced Amos Food Group’s long-term sustainable innovation mechanism and ecosystem, outlining five core innovation methodologies: Six-Senses Innovation, Scenario Innovation, Cross-border Innovation, AI Innovation, and Functional Nutrition Innovation. Elaine Wu, Executive Vice President of Amos Food Group, unveiled new global products across AMOS creative candy and Biobor nutritional gummies. Among the new AMOS launches were To-yah Doodle Egg, combining candy with creative play, and ZestPuck, designed around adventurous flavor experiences, alongside many other new items. Meanwhile, Biobor introduced its latest nutritional innovations and its brand positioning, “Sweet Nutrition for Families Worldwide.“

Renowned media personality Yang Lan joined Amos Ma and other industry leaders for a panel on innovation, globalization and long-term brand building. The conference also highlighted the company’s global brand-building vision. Through “Amos Treats the World to Sweets” , Amos is connecting with consumers worldwide through retail, creators, music, sports and cultural experiences—bringing its role as a Sweet Messenger to the World to life.

From Sweet Connections to Positive Impact

The Sweet Messenger mission also extends to social responsibility. During the festival, Amos announced a partnership with the Yao Foundation, led by former NBA superstar Yao Ming, to launch the “Sweet Ambassadors” Youth Basketball Development Program, supporting sports and development opportunities for young people in underserved rural communities.

The initiative builds on Amos’s broader commitment to social responsibility, such as supporting children with disabilities and impairments and extending care to international refugee children through candy donations. The company also received the Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice Award in 2025. Together, these efforts give deeper meaning to “Amos Treats the World to Sweets”: sweetness is not only something to enjoy, but something to share.

A Sweeter Future, Together

From consumer experiences and industry dialogue to global product launches, brand building and social impact, the festival showed the two roles Amos seeks to play in the world: a Sweet Innovator that keeps reimagining candy, and a Sweet Messenger that connects people through sweetness.

Looking ahead, Amos will continue to innovate across Happiness and Health, strengthen partnerships worldwide, and bring more joyful, meaningful sweet moments to consumers and communities around the world.

About Amos Food Group

Founded in 2004, Amos Food Group is a global confectionery company with integrated manufacturing, R&D and brand-management capabilities, reaching consumers in more than 80 markets worldwide.

Its portfolio is built around Happiness and Health, represented by AMOS innovative candy, including Peelerz, 4D Gummies and TastySounds, as well as Biobor nutritional gummies.

Ranked No. 48 on Candy Industry’s 2026 Global Top 100 Candy Companies list, the company continues to bring innovative, joyful and meaningful sweet experiences to consumers worldwide.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Consello, the leading global advisory and investing platform, today announced an agreement with The European Tour to become an Official Supporter of the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.

The 2027 Ryder Cup returns to Ireland for the first time since 2006. As a gateway to Europe and a hub for hundreds of the world’s largest companies, the island of Ireland is an important location for business activity and for Consello, with offices in Dublin, Limerick, and Belfast. 

The firm already has close ties to the Ryder Cup. Consello Ambassador and recent winner of the 2026 Amgen Irish Open, Shane Lowry, a three-time Ryder Cup veteran, memorably retained the Ryder Cup for Europe with an iconic winning putt on the 18^th green at Bethpage in 2025. In addition, Consello Advisor, Paul McGinley, captained Europe to victory at Gleneagles in 2014 and holed the winning putt as a player at The Belfry in 2002.

Consello Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Declan Kelly said, “The upcoming 100th anniversary of the Ryder Cup is a major milestone for one of the greatest occasions in all of sport. The tournament is a natural fit for Consello given our strong association with leadership, excellence, teamwork, and sports. The Ryder Cup’s return to Ireland has special meaning for all of us who were born on the island of Ireland and love golf, and we are delighted to be partnering with The European Tour for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend at Adare Manor.”

Chief Executive Officer at the European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe, Guy Kinnings said, “We are delighted to welcome Consello as an Official Supporter of the Ryder Cup. We have had a long association with Declan and his team. Consello’s global perspective, commitment to excellence, and deep engagement with sport make it a natural partner for this event. We look forward to working together as we build toward what will be a memorable Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027.”

About Consello

Consello is an Advisory and Investing Platform with offices in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Dublin, Belfast, London, Brussels, and Abu Dhabi.

Consello’s distinct advisory practices provide the complete strategic counsel today’s leaders need to grow and transform their organizations. Consello’s advisory expertise spans Corporate Advisory; M&A; Management Consulting; Talent; and Sports and Entertainment. Dedicated teams operate in each practice, led by a leadership group with deep operational experience across industries, business growth stages and market cycles and with an expansive set of global corporate relationships.

Consello’s investment business, Consello Capital, identifies high-potential mid-market companies and invests capital and expertise to transform their growth.

Consello Media Inquiries
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TORONTO, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CanDeal Data & Analytics (“DNA”), a leading provider of Canadian over-the-counter financial market data solutions, is pleased to announce a multi-year agreement with the Bank of Canada for access to the CanDeal DNA Reference Pricing service. The Bank of Canada will use the CanDeal DNA Reference Pricing for operational activities, market analysis, research, policy development, and risk management. CanDeal DNA has also agreed to the publication of Government of Canada benchmark bond yields on the Bank of Canada website.

“The Bank of Canada has entered into an arrangement to obtain comprehensive Canadian dollar-denominated fixed income securities pricing data from CanDeal DNA. This data will support the Bank’s monetary policy, financial system and funds management functions. Notably, it will be used in connection with the Canadian Collateral Management Service (CCMS). The Bank’s use of the CCMS tri-party service will improve the efficiency and scalability of its collateral management and liquidity provision operations, particularly during periods of severe market-wide stress,” said Phillipe Muller, Senior Director of the Bank of Canada’s Markets and Banking Department.

“We are delighted that the Bank of Canada will be using our full universe of CanDeal DNA pricing in their work. The Bank’s decision marks an important partnership and milestone for our business and Canada. This is further evidence that our ongoing engagement with the industry to address the domestic market needs and participate in industry initiatives is helping to reinforce increased confidence in Canadian capital markets,” said Andre Craig, President, CanDeal DNA. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with the Bank of Canada and contributing to initiatives that strengthen the efficiency, resilience, and transparency of Canada’s financial markets.”

ABOUT CANDEAL GROUP

CanDeal Group was founded in Toronto, Canada, in 2001 and is a leading Canadian provider of electronic marketplace and data services for Canadian dollar debt securities and derivatives. CanDeal Markets division provides access to a deep pool of liquidity for Canadian government, agency, provincial and corporate bonds, as well as money market instruments and interest rate swaps. CanDeal DNA delivers comprehensive and accurate dealer-sourced OTC content for pricing, analytics and reference data to industry market participants, vendor channels and solution providers. CanDeal Benchmark Solutions is an independent business unit that administers Term CORRA, Canada’s benchmark interest rate. CanDeal Solutions delivers mutualized services for the Canadian market.

CanDeal’s stakeholders include BMO Nesbitt Burns, CIBC World Markets, National Bank Financial, RBC Capital Markets, Scotia Capital, TD Securities, and TSX. Visit https://candeal.com.

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — REDMAGIC, a global leader in gaming technology, today announces the arrival of the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet in South Korea as part of its global rollout. With flagship performance in a compact 9.06-inch design, the Astra 2 is built for gamers who demand sustained power, advanced cooling, and an immersive full-screen experience in a portable form.

Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the dedicated RedCore R4 chip, the Astra 2 delivers major upgrades across processing, display responsiveness, thermal management, battery endurance, and system optimization. Combined with AquaCore Cooling System 2.0, REDMAGIC OS 11.5 based on Android 16, and a 2.4K OLED display with an industry-leading 185Hz refresh rate—the highest ever on a tablet—the Astra 2 ensures smoother gameplay, more stable frame rates, and consistent high performance during extended sessions.

Next-Generation Snapdragon Performance, Built for Sustained Gaming

At the core of the REDMAGIC Astra 2 is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, delivering what REDMAGIC describes as its most powerful Android tablet performance to date, built for demanding mobile gaming and high-performance multitasking with faster rendering, improved responsiveness, and enhanced power efficiency under sustained workloads. Supporting it is the dedicated RedCore R4 gaming chip, enabling customizable in-game effects, Qualcomm-driven 2K super-resolution, and intelligent power management. Working alongside Energy Cube 3.0, the proprietary system-level optimization engine dynamically allocates CPU, GPU, memory, cooling, and touch resources based on real-time gaming scenarios, improving frame rate stability and responsiveness while reducing power consumption and heat output.

Ultra-Responsive 185Hz OLED Display with 2.4K Visual Precision

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 features a 2.4K OLED panel (2,400 × 1,504 pixels) with sharp detail, vibrant color reproduction, and excellent visual clarity, built on advanced OLED material with a Full Black Integrated Polarizer (POL) for deeper blacks, improved brightness efficiency, and lower power consumption. The display supports an ultra-smooth 185Hz refresh rate and achieves up to 1,600 nits peak brightness and 1,100 nits global brightness. It is enhanced by a Synaptics S3930 touch system, delivering a 300Hz average touch sampling rate and up to 2,000Hz instant touch sampling for precise, low-latency input. The 9.06-inch display features a 90.1% screen-to-body ratio with ultra-slim 4.9mm bezels, and SGS-certified low blue light protection helps reduce eye strain.

AquaCore Cooling System 2.0: Advanced Liquid Cooling for Sustained Stability

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 introduces the advanced AquaCore Cooling System 2.0, combining flowing liquid cooling, Liquid Metal 3.0, and a large VC vapor chamber. As the industry’s first tablet to feature liquid cooling, it integrates micron-level liquid flow channels, piezoelectric ceramic micropumps, and AI server-grade fluorinated coolant for efficient thermal conductivity. Liquid Metal 3.0 is positioned above the vapor chamber to rapidly transfer CPU heat, while the upgraded VC chamber features an industry-first 4D structure with dual-side protrusions for improved dissipation without increasing weight. The fully sealed system is non-conductive, leak-resistant, and operates across temperatures from -40°C to 70°C, helping maintain lower temperatures, reduce thermal throttling, and deliver stable gaming performance.

Long-Session Battery Life with Flexible Dual-Port Fast Charging

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 is equipped with an 8,300mAh dual-cell battery designed for extended gaming endurance. It supports up to 75W fast charging and can charge to full in as fast as 60 minutes through the USB 3.2 Gen 2 port. The dual Type-C design allows the short-side port to support up to 75W charging and the long-side port up to 40W, enabling flexible charging orientations. The system also supports two-way reverse charging, and the side USB-C port supports audio output for a cleaner gaming setup.

Pricing and Availability(Korea)

Astra 2 will be available on the official REDMAGIC online store and Coupang.

• Open Sales: September 23, 2026 (21:00 KST)

Official Store MSRP (Korea)

• 12GB+256GB: ₩1,249,000
• 16GB+512GB: ₩1,399,000

Pre-order Promotion (Sep 16–23, 2026, Official Store)

• ₩50,000 off all models
• Free charger
• Free Mora keychain（2 versions, random 1）

Official Online Stores:

• South Korea: kr.redmagic.gg
• Global Store: global.redmagic.gg
• Coupang: https://link.coupang.com/a/gTBOswfzvo

About REDMAGIC

We established REDMAGIC in 2018 with the dream of making it the world’s brand of choice for mobile gaming. Our motto, Win More Games, is brought to life by our collection of gaming gear that includes gaming phones and accessories, as well as PC equipment and devices to keep you connected to the internet. REDMAGIC has built a solid reputation with gamers worldwide for its performance, and we’ve amassed a global reach of 30 countries and regions to make us one of the best gaming smartphone manufacturers in the market.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Körber has successfully completed the implementation of a high-density automated warehouse for a leading information management and record storage solutions provider in Southeast Asia. The milestone was recently commemorated with an opening ceremony, with the system scheduled to commence full operations later this month.

Completed on schedule, the project reflects Körber’s continued commitment to helping businesses modernize their supply chain operations through intelligent warehouse automation. The new facility consolidates inventory previously distributed across multiple warehouses into a single, highly automated distribution hub, supporting improved control, operational efficiency, and long-term business growth.

The solution is powered by Körber’s 4-way pallet shuttle Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), integrated with the Körber Warehouse Control System (WCS) and automated pallet lifters. Its modular architecture enables efficient storage and retrieval while providing flexibility to expand capacity and adapt to changing operational requirements. The facility spans approximately 4,000 square metres and features a 23-metre-high rack structure with 18,000 effective pallet storage locations.

Once operational, the system will utilize autonomous 4-way pallet shuttles and automated pallet lifters, enabling handling capacities of up to 32 pallets per hour for both inbound and outbound operations. The solution is designed to streamline pallet movement, improve inventory accessibility, and make more effective use of available warehouse space.

As warehouse operators across Southeast Asia continue to navigate rising land costs and evolving customer expectations, high-density storage solutions such as 4-way pallet shuttle are becoming an increasingly important investment. This project reflects the growing adoption of next-generation pallet automation as companies invest in resilient, future-ready supply chains.

“We are proud to partner with our customers on their warehouse transformation journey,” said Suunil Dabral, Senior Vice President & Regional Head APAC, Körber Supply Chain. “By combining innovative automation with deep industry expertise, we help businesses build more efficient, adaptable, and resilient supply chain operations while delivering long-term value.”

The system is expected to begin full operations in September 2026, reinforcing Körber’s position as a trusted partner for end-to-end warehouse automation solutions across the region and supporting the growing adoption of next-generation pallet automation technologies in Southeast Asia.

About Körber’s Business Area Supply Chain

Supply chains are growing more complex every day. At Körber, we provide a comprehensive range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions tailored to any business size or growth strategy. Our customers optimize their supply chains through a portfolio spanning software, automation, mail and parcel solutions, robotics, and material handling, supported by the expertise to tie it all together. By connecting technologies and capabilities across the entire supply chain, Körber helps businesses turn their operations into a competitive advantage with leading technology to fuel what’s next.

The Business Area Supply Chain is part of Körber, a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chains solutions. Find out more on www.koerber.com.

Inquiries:
Louis Kok
Head of Marketing & Sales
Koerber Supply Chain SG Pte Ltd
+65 6841 7073
[email protected]

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Funding for Anderon to help scale and expand access to quantum wafer technology

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Anderon LLC (“Anderon”), an IBM (NYSE: IBM) company, announced the finalization of a $1 billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the U.S. Department of Commerce (the “Department”). The award will accelerate Anderon’s R&D efforts to advance the nation’s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities.

Announced in May under a letter of intent between the Department and IBM, Anderon operates a state-of-the-art 300-millimeter pure-play quantum wafer foundry, backed by an additional $1 billion investment from IBM. Headquartered in Albany, New York, the new venture serves the quantum industry as a pure-play foundry, offering quantum wafer manufacturing to customers across the ecosystem.

“This agreement with the Department of Commerce strengthens our ability to deliver the manufacturing scale the quantum industry needs,” said Mukesh Khare, CEO, Anderon. “We’re building a foundation that will let quantum move from research breakthroughs to real-world impact.”

“IBM’s quantum roadmap requires a manufacturing foundation that can scale at the pace our work demands,” said Jay Gambetta, Director, IBM Research & IBM Fellow. “Anderon’s focus on wafer fabrication gives us exactly that and strengthens our ability to execute and accelerate progress toward the next era of quantum computing.”

Anderon offers specialized wafers supporting high-performance superconducting qubit arrays, quantum input/output signaling, and readout signal chain components, foundational capabilities that support a range of quantum architectures. It plans to expand to other quantum modalities in the future.

The company has already achieved a significant operational milestone, with the first quantum wafers now running through its manufacturing facility. This early production activity demonstrates the company’s ability to quickly translate advanced pre-production research into commercial-grade quantum wafer technologies.

Quantum computing has the potential to drive breakthroughs across industries, from advanced materials and chemistry to optimization and cybersecurity. As the technology matures toward large-scale commercial applications, scalable manufacturing will be critical to realizing its full potential. Anderon will provide an advanced manufacturing foundation which is needed to produce quantum wafers at production scale to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic supply chains, and support the continued growth of a robust quantum ecosystem.

To learn more, visit anderon.com.

About Anderon
Anderon is the world’s most advanced pure-play quantum foundry, built to accelerate the future of the quantum industry. Customers gain access to a production-scale 300mm fab purpose-built for quantum processors. Anderon’s best-in-class wafer fabrication is enabled by proven quantum IP, a highly skilled workforce, and billions in prior site investment. Visit anderon.com for more information.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

Media contacts:

Brittany Forgione
IBM
[email protected]

Willa Hahn
IBM
[email protected]

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HONG KONG, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PhotonPay, a next-generation financial operating system, today introduced its collaboration with Luban, the one-stop international marketing platform under BlueFocus Media.

Client Overview

As an all-in-one global marketing platform under BlueFocus Media, Luban empowers over 60,000 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to scale internationally. 

Moving beyond basic account setups, Luban provides strategic campaign management across major platforms including Meta, Google, and TikTok. Its client portfolio spans e-commerce, digital entertainment, and gaming across mature Western markets and high-growth regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America.

The Challenge: Capital Bottlenecks in Ad-Tech

For Luban’s fast-growing SMB clients, running global ad campaigns requires constant budget adjustments. Scaling these operations exposed critical bottlenecks in cross-border financial workflows:

• Lack of USD Accounts: Many emerging brands lack corporate USD bank accounts, making it difficult to pay global media platforms directly.
• FX Losses and Taxes: Operating in local currencies while settling in USD created conversion losses of around 1% alongside heavy local tax burdens in emerging markets.
• Settlement Delays: Traditional cross-border wire transfers took up to two business days. In digital ad buying, delayed funding leads to paused ads, missed traffic windows, and lower conversion rates.

“As short-form drama companies, gaming businesses, and brands accelerate their global expansion, advertising fund management demands greater speed, flexibility, and automation. An effective payment partner must do more than move money—it must serve as critical infrastructure connecting global fund flows with real-time campaign delivery.”
— Tammy, Head of Business at Luban

To support its high-volume ad ecosystem, Luban partnered with PhotonPay to build a faster, localized financial engine.

Connecting Local Payments to Global Ad Networks

Luban embedded PhotonPay’s financial infrastructure directly into its operational network. This integration transformed how clients move and manage their marketing budgets.

Using multi-currency accounts, Luban allowed clients to pay directly in their local currencies. PhotonPay handled the back-end USD conversions at competitive rates. Crucially, this setup replaced delayed bank transfers with automated, real-time fund allocations, ensuring ad budgets moved at the exact speed of live campaign optimizations.

Minute-Level Budget Shifts: Capitalizing on Peak Season Traffic

An independent e-commerce brand aimed to scale its ad spend during Black Friday to drive sales in mature markets. Luban designed a tailored media strategy using Meta for precise audience targeting and TikTok short videos to boost conversions. The campaign delivered strong front-end results, generating a 2.5x increase in overall impressions, a 1.8x boost in daily order volume, and a 25% improvement in overall ROI.

To sustain this momentum during the promotion, the brand had to adjust budgets dynamically based on real-time sales. They needed a way to rapidly withdraw funds from average-performing ad accounts back into a central wallet and reallocate them instantly to high-converting campaigns.

Powered by PhotonPay’s unified fund management platform, the brand successfully executed online transfers with minute-level automated top-ups. This financial infrastructure accelerated capital flow efficiency by three to four times. Furthermore, optimized exchange rates saved approximately 1% in secondary conversion losses. This seamless backend support fully protected the client’s profit margins and enabled their high-speed scaling during the critical peak season.

Local Currency Collecting, Global Ad Buying: Scaling in High-Growth Regions

The gaming and short-drama sectors have become massive export industries, particularly in regions like Latin America and Southeast Asia. These campaigns rely on high-frequency, continuous user acquisition.

One of Luban’s digital entertainment clients was monetizing entirely in local currencies like the Brazilian Real (BRL), but was required to buy global ad inventory in USD. Standard remittance channels created multiple currency conversion steps and extra local fees.

By leveraging PhotonPay’s local collection capabilities, Luban structured a streamlined pipeline. The client deposited local currency directly into local accounts, while the system automatically converted the funds and topped up USD ad accounts. This localized approach cut settlement times to under half a day and stripped out over 10% in operational and tax costs, keeping their user acquisition engine running smoothly.

“PhotonPay is more than a service provider; they are a strategic partner who truly understands the ad-tech ecosystem. Their deep grasp of ad funding challenges, combined with an agile team, helped us transform how we handle client budgets. We have significantly improved our capital turnover and guaranteed uninterrupted ad delivery.”
— Tammy, Head of Business at Luban

Building the Next Era of Ad-Tech Infrastructure Together

As global marketing grows more dynamic, capital management must adapt to multi-currency, high-frequency operations. Luban and PhotonPay are expanding their collaboration beyond basic transaction processing. The two teams are currently connecting automated treasury management dashboards and deepening API integration.

As Luban advances its “All in AI” strategy across ad buying and content production, PhotonPay is tailoring its underlying financial infrastructure to match. Together, Luban connects global marketing networks while PhotonPay powers global capital flows, providing international businesses with a reliable, borderless foundation for growth.

About PhotonPay

PhotonPay is a stablecoin-powered financial operating system built for global infrastructure. Designed for modern enterprises, PhotonPay enables businesses to send, receive, convert, and settle funds across both fiat and stablecoin rails through a single, compliance-first integration, spanning 200+ countries and territories.

For more information, visit [www.photonpay.com].

About Luban

Luban is a one-stop global marketing services platform launched by BlueFocus. Working with more than 20 leading international media platforms, including Google, Meta, and TikTok for Business, Luban provides integrated services spanning media resource aggregation, cross-platform data analytics, and advertising asset and payment management. It also offers professional training led by experienced industry practitioners to help businesses improve their global marketing performance.

To date, Luban has helped more than 60,000 businesses launch and grow in international markets.

For more information, visit [https://luban.bluemediagroup.cn/].

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