newsAI use among surveyed sports fans increased in 2026, with accuracy driving fan trust Nearly half of respondents would download a single, consolidated sports app -- but only about 3 in 10 would pay for one Managing multiple subscriptions has become a source of frustration for surveyed sports fans ARMONK, N.Y. , Aug. 24, 2026 -- New research commissioned by IBM (NYSE: IBM ) reveals the digital expectations of surveyed sports fans are rising as they navigate more platforms, subscriptions and technology.
newsNEW YORK , Aug. 24, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year s tournament. Three new, enhanced AI-powered innovations are designed to help fans cut through the noise, stay closer to the action and experience the US Open in a more personalized way than ever. Since 1992, IBM and the USTA have brought some of the most advanced digital experiences in sports to more than 14 million global tennis fans annually.
newsAPIA, Samoa , Aug. 23, 2026 -- HTX Research, the dedicated research arm of HTX, has released a new report titled The Industrialization of Intelligence and the Bubble Cycle: Token Economics, Capital Expenditure, and the Repricing of Risk-Reward Across U.S. AI Equities . Its central argument is that the AI industry and AI equities are not at the same point in their respective cycles technological diffusion remains in its early stages while capital expenditure, valuations, and investor sentiment have moved well ahead of it.
newsBalance Cash examines how enterprise finance teams managing many banks and hundreds of accounts coordinate corporate cash from a single platform, capturing yield and unifying liquidity visibility across the full banking footprint, without switching banks. Enterprise Cash Sweeps & Corporate Cash Management | Balance Balance Cash explains how large, multi-bank organizations coordinate corporate cash and capture yield across every account, without switching banks. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug. 22, 2026 (
newsNasdaq Copenhagen Nikolaj Plads 6 DK-1067 Copenhagen K Copenhagen, 22 August 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT no. 9/2026 CeMat A/S raises its financial guidance for 2026 A conditional agreement has been signed for the sale of the ground-floor retail space in Moje Bielany 1. The transaction is expected to be completed and recognised in the second half of 2026. The retail component comprises 1,306 sqm and is fully let to Biedronka, Maxi Zoo and a restaurant operator. The most recent lease agreement, signed with
newsBalance Cash examines how mid-market finance teams, which have outgrown simple banking but do not need heavyweight enterprise systems, optimize idle cash and unify visibility across multiple accounts and banks, without changing banking relationships. Mid-Market Cash Management | Balance Balance Cash explains how mid-market companies earn yield and unify cash visibility across many accounts and banks, without switching banks. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mid-market compani
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newsAcquisition adds multi-state direct lending with in-house underwriting and funding, expanding reAlpha’s integrated mortgage platform across 38 states and Washington, D.C. DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- reAlpha Tech Corp. (Nasdaq: AIRE) (the “Company” or “reAlpha”), an AI-powered real estate technology company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of InstaMortgage Inc., a multi-state mortgage lender with in-house underwriting and funding capabilities, on August 19, 20
newsSHERIDAN, Wyo. , Aug. 21, 2026 -- BL Networks, operating under ASN 399629, today detailed its ongoing global infrastructure expansion. Highlighting a multi-year project to strategically meet demand for associated privacy-VPS provider BitLaunch, it reinforces its commitment to deliver high-performance and low-latency networking to a growing global user base of privacy-conscious cloud users. BLNWX: The Latest Network Expansions
newsDUBAI, UAE , Aug. 21, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced an exclusive pre-sale for Bybit Card holders ahead of the general ticket release for Tomorrowland Brasil 2027 , one of the world s most iconic music festivals, scheduled to take place in 2027 in S o Paulo. Starting September 21 at 10:00 a.m. BRT , Bybit Card holders will be granted priority access to the first ticket release, ahead of the wider public sale. The pre-sale window will run for 48 hours or until allocated tickets are exhausted, whichever comes first.
newsNYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 21, 2026 -- 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 21st The Freedom 250 Grand Prix commences this weekend. Representatives from Penske Automotive (NYSE: PAG) and McLaren will join NYSE Live this morning. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to attend the race. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix marks the first ever NTT INDYCAR series race on the National Mall. Manchester United (NYSE: MANU) representatives will join Taking Stock. Manchester United begins its Premier League season on Saturday at 7:30 AM ET. The club will host a special match screening at Pier 17 in New York City. Investors are tracking the latest bond market movement. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield reached its highest level since 2007 earlier this week.
newsAs India reopens the UPI economics debate, the implementation challenge will be identifying, classifying and treating merchants fairly BANGALORE, India , Aug. 21, 2026 -- At CARD91, we believe the UPI MDR debate must go beyond pricing. Any selective framework will require accurate merchant verification, consistent classification and ongoing risk visibility to protect legitimate businesses and ensure fair implementation.
newsThe new instrument provides XAUUSD247 quotes during weekends and overnight hours, subject to scheduled maintenance windows. PORT LOUIS, Mauritius , Aug. 21, 2026 -- STARTRADER today announced the launch of XAUUSD247, a gold CFD that provides quotes across the full week, including weekends and overnight hours when the traditional gold market is closed. The instrument goes live on MetaTrader 5 on 21 August 2026, with Web and app availability to follow in early September. Availability depends on account type, client classification and jurisdiction; the instrument is not available to clients in all countries.
newsThe initiative was recognized at the BFSI Summit for effectively translating customer insights into measurable business outcomes MUMBAI, India , Aug. 21, 2026 -- NUMR Inc., a leading AI-driven customer experience management platform, supports Axis Bank in delivering actionable journey insights that enable smarter decision-making across high-value customer touchpoints. Axis Bank was recently recognised for CX Data & Analytics Excellence at the BFSI Summit 2026. The award acknowledged the Bank s approach in embedding customer insights into everyday decision-making across key businesses, including retail banking, cards, and wealth management.
newsBEIJING , Aug. 21, 2026 -- A delegation of 55 young media representatives from seven African countries, including Cote d Ivoire, Comoros, the Central African Republic, Mauritania, Mauritius, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso, recently visited central China s Hunan Province. They gained first-hand insights into the region s development achievements, while exploring new opportunities for practical cooperation between China and Africa. The delegation began their visit at the Daze Lake International Talent Community in Wangcheng District of Changsha City, where they learned how the city attracts and provides services to international talents.
newsHONG KONG , Aug. 21, 2026 -- BiFu , an all-asset trading platform, has completed the build-out of its Wealth suite, which runs on two product lines: a Wealth product line offering five funds managed by licensed asset management institutions across fixed income, gold, quantitative strategies, Hong Kong IPOs, and foreign exchange; and an RWA (real-world assets) product line that brings tokenized private-market equity on-chain, opening a category once reserved for institutions and high-net-worth investors.
newsCALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vitalist Inc. ( TSX-V: VITA.V ; OTCQB: VTLSF ) (“ Vitalist ”, “ we ”, “ our ”, or the “ Company ”), a wearable operating-system focused technology company, today announced its financial results three months ended June 30, 2026 (“ Q1 2027 ”). The related financial statements and accompanying notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis for Q1 2027 (“ MD&A ”) are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Vitalist’s website at www.vita
newsCompletes Tape-Out of New Next-Generation Mining ASIC in July; Commercial Launch on Track for Q4 2026 H2 2026 Strategy Focused on New ASIC Commercialization, Continued Cost Discipline, and Evaluation of AI-Focused ecosystem expansion opportunities Announces $15 Million Share Repurchase Program SINGAPORE, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intchains Group Limited (Nasdaq: ICG) (“we,” or the “Company”), an integrated infrastructure provider of efficient altcoin mining and staking, today announced i
newsRapid growth in transaction volume, live company adoption, and transaction types signals increasing use of the Integrate-Once Agentic Business Network for multienterprise supply chain operations BOSTON , Aug. 20, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today announced that Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT) transaction volume in 2026 through early August surpassed full-year 2025 volume by 183% as companies rapidly expand digital business transaction exchange on the Integrate-Once Agentic Business Network.
newsTalogy research suggests AI is evolving faster than our ability to understand what good AI-human performance looks like. 95% of organizations say AI is automating work at least moderately 78% face challenges when assessing AI skills, with current frameworks lacking depth and personalization Just 38% feel very prepared to adapt job descriptions and career paths for AI PITTSBURGH , 20 August, 2026 -- New research by Talogy , a global leader in talent management, reveals a concerning gap between the pace AI is changing compared to our ability to understand, measure, or develop the human capabilities that determine where AI will create value in the long-term.
newsTAIPEI , Aug. 20, 2026 -- GIGABYTE AORUS is heading to Gamescom 2026 under the AORUS INFINITY theme, turning its booth into an immersive gaming playground where visitors can experience leading game titles on AI gaming laptops, OLED gaming monitors, and PC setups, alongside the Gamescom debut of the AORUS INFINITY Series. The AORUS INFINITY Series delivers a high-performance build with a distinctive visual identity, led by the X870E AORUS INFINITY NEXT motherboard featuring aerospace-grade engineering and 3D metal-printed technology. The lineup also features AORUS GeForce RTX 50 Series INFINITY graphics cards with the advanced WINDFORCE Hyperburst cooling system, the portable AORUS C510 GLASS INFINITY chassis equipped with an integrated 16-inch side display, and newly launched gaming peripherals.
newsHERNDON, Va. and BENGALURU, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Trianz, the company behind Concierto the enterprise agentic transformation platform announced the appointment of Sanjeev Prasad as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) . In this role, Sanjeev will lead people strategy, talent development, organizational design, and culture initiatives across Trianz s global operations as the company scales to meet explosive demand for AI-driven transformation. He reports directly to Sri Manchala, Chief Executive Officer of Trianz.
newsNEW DELHI , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Apollo Hospitals launched Always Open. Always Here. , a first-of-its-kind initiative that makes routine and planned healthcare services available across all seven days of the week, including Sundays. Apollo s emergency, critical care and inpatient services have always been available 24x7. The new initiative extends Sunday access to outpatient consultations, diagnostics, preventive health checks, follow-up consultations and scheduled procedures, helping patients and families seek timely care without waiting for a weekday.
newsNYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 20, 2026 -- 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. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 20th NYSE Live will provide extensive coverage of Lyntris (NYSE: LYNX) celebration. Programming will include coverage of the firm s remarks and an interview with CEO Brian Morrison. Arkaea Media Group CEO Mo Islam will join to dive deeper into Lyntris mission and the trends impacting the defense tech industry. AI-startup Etched announces 700 million in a new funding round. The deal gives Etched a 21 billion valuation, doubling in one month. Joshua Rahn, an investor and co-founder of VC firm Oceans, will join to explain why he is confident about Etched s future. President Trump met with cryptocurrency executives on Wednesday. The price of bitcoin topped 70,000 for the first time since early June. Shares of Global X NYSE 100 components Circle (NYSE: CRCL), Strategy, and BitMine each popped by more than 9% on Wednesday.
newsDUBAI, UAE , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Build Your AI Future City , a gamified experience for global traders bullish on the AI revolution. From now until September 20, 2026 , eligible Bybit users can collect and swap AI-themed digital landmarks symbolizing six companies at the center of the AI supply chain, with a combined prize pool of up to 300,000 , including rewards of up to 2,500 per user . The six AI Future City landmarks map to SanDisk , NVIDIA , Marvell , Dell , Oracle and Adobe , all recognized as top players in the AI and semiconductor industry, and with scheduled earnings reports throughout August and September. Prizes for landmark collection and leaderboard rankings are paid out as position airdrops on the six companies TradFi Perpetual Contracts on Bybit.
newsEightco repurchased 14 million shares of common stock in the past two weeks under its previously announced 125 million share repurchase program Eightco treasury composition as of August 19, 2026: 90M OpenAI equity (indirect), 18M Beast Industries equity, 16,278 ETH, nearly 302 million WLD holdings, and 132M cash and equivalents, totaling approximately 389 million Eightco recently participated in World Foundation s 52.5M funding round, led by Pantera with participation from Bain Capital Crypto, Selini Capital, Susquehanna Crypto, and additional investors
newsNew platform combines Europe s sovereign AI infrastructure with healthcare-grade AI governance to give enterprises control, compliance, and lower AI costs COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Danish Center for AI Innovation ( DCAI ) and Corti , frontier lab for clinical-grade AI, today announced the launch of Corti Models, a governed AI infrastructure layer that gives European enterprises full sovereignty, governance, and cost control over their AI strategies.
newsKOCHI, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Wizzmoni Financial Services Ltd and Oman Air have partnered to launch the co-branded Wizz Voyager Multi-Currency Card, an AI-powered travel card supporting multiple global currencies. Bringing together Wizzmoni s fintech capabilities with Oman Air s international network, the partnership delivers a more seamless travel experience by integrating payments, rewards, and travel benefits into a single platform.
newsPROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands , Aug. 20, 2026 -- KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange built on trust, today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS). As the world s first certifiable international standard for AI management systems, ISO/IEC 42001 marks an important milestone in KuCoin s commitment to building Trusted AI through responsible governance, further strengthening the company s Trust Framework and reinforcing its long-term vision of delivering secure, transparent and trusted digital asset infrastructure.
newsCIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad CAIRO , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo digital bank, in line with Egypt s digital banks framework introduced in 2023. This marks an important milestone in the evolution of Egypt s banking sector one in which a new generation of digitally native banks enables banking to become simpler, more intuitive and more accessible for millions of people, whether they are managing everyday finances, saving for the future or building businesses that drive economic growth across Egypt.
newsParticipating in South Asia s leading electronics trade show in Bengaluru, India, September 16 18 Showcasing power semiconductor process technologies including BCD, SiC and GaN while seeking new customers among local fabless companies SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 20, 2026 -- DB HiTek, Korea s leading 8-inch pure-play foundry, announced that it will participate in electronica India 2026 , taking place September 16 18 (local time) in Bengaluru, India. The company aims to strengthen engagement with local customers and expand its presence in the Indian market.
newsNew SBU delivers tailored SAP and AI transformation and adoption services for manufacturing clients. CHENNAI, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- KaarTech, a global AI-led Enterprise Transformation firm, has established a dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) with headquarter in Mannheim. The location reflects KaarTech s commitment to client proximity, placing the new hub in the Rhine-Neckar region one of Europe s most important enterprise-technology corridors and home to SAP s global headquarters in Walldorf.
news- New omnibus-style video shows aespa enjoying Shin Ramyun in everyday moments - SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Nongshim will launch the second phase of its global Shin Ramyun campaign on August 20 featuring global K-pop force aespa, as Shin Ramyun s global ambassador. The campaign is designed specifically for international markets and will roll out across 14 key countries. Through a variety of digital content, Nongshim aims to introduce consumers around the world to the Spicy Happiness of Shin Ramyun, the simple joy of enjoying its signature spicy taste in everyday life.
newsNEW DELHI , Aug. 20, 2026 -- In January 2026, the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) described the world as entering an era of Global Water Bankruptcy, with nearly three-quarters of the global population living in water-insecure or critically water-insecure regions. UNICEF estimates that up to 700 million people could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030 , with arid and semi-arid regions among the most vulnerable.
newsDALLAS , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Treon Inc, a leader in AI-native Smart Industry solutions, today announced a seamless continuation path for Amazon Monitron users, helping organizations protect their existing condition monitoring investments while advancing to the next generation of AI-driven predictive maintenance. Built on core Amazon Monitron technologies adopted in 2025, Treon Flow provides an easy migration path, discounted subscriptions, and enhanced predictive maintenance capabilities while preserving the maintenance experience, processes, and ways of working that Amazon Monitron users already know and trust.
newsFirst Latin American deployment combines autonomous electric trucks with intelligent dispatching and lifecycle services CHANGSHA, China , Aug. 20, 2026 -- SANY Group on August 12 shipped its first batch of SKT110Ei pure-electric autonomous mining trucks to South America, the company s first autonomous mining truck project in the region. The project includes an autonomous truck fleet, an intelligent dispatching system and lifecycle operations and maintenance services. It is also SANY s first deployment of its autonomous mining solution in Latin America, extending the company s autonomous mining capabilities into a new international market.
newsPolychain Capital leads the round, with participation from Bullish, Keyrock, BitGo, FalconX, G-20, Flowdesk, JPEG Trading, and Sentient Capital. NEW YORK , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Blueprint Finance, the core developer of Concrete , today announced the completion of a strategic funding round led by Polychain Capital, with participation from Bullish, Keyrock, BitGo, FalconX, G-20, Flowdesk, JPEG Trading, Sentient Capital, Andes, and 2Square.
newsSHANGHAI , Aug. 20, 2026 -- On August 17, Shanghai Electric Company (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) partnered with Shanghai International Port Group and CMA CGM Group to conduct a biomethanol bunkering operation with a total volume of 8,000 metric tons, the largest single biomethanol bunkering operation on record. The bunkering ceremony at Shanghai Yangshan Port was titled Green Fueled Globe, Lead the Future . The principal biomethanol supplier for this operation was Shanghai Electric s Taonan green methanol project. This operation not only marks a significant breakthrough in supply volume but also indicates that the Taonan project is fulfilling stable production and large-scale deliveries.
newsAs part of the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, the event serves as a bridge between Hong Kong s innovation ecosystem and CES s global network ARLINGTON, Va. , Aug. 20, 2026 -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) , owner and producer of CES , announces an event at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Autumn Edition CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong . CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong will take place on Oct. 14 in the Future Industries Zone in the Grand Hall at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event will showcase some of the innovative startups in Hong Kong and host a stage for programming, all in preparation for CES 2027. CES Asia Unveiled Hong Kong will engage startups in Hong Kong and was developed in partnership with the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) and The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA) with the support of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) all long-standing CES participants that help connect Hong Kong innovators to the global stage at CES each year.
news17th edition of the longest-running GCC and technology awards recognizes 18 organizations and leaders defining the next era of value creation from India BENGALURU, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- The 17th edition of the Zinnov Awards, held on Day 1 of Zinnov Confluence 2026, recognized 18 organizations and leaders across 10 categories for their impact on innovation, AI, leadership, talent, culture, and enterprise value creation. One of the most coveted recognitions in the GCC ecosystem, the Zinnov Awards celebrate the Titans in Tech building world-class capabilities from India for the world.