Amerika mempelajari cara melindungi kapal yang melintasi Selat Hormuz bermina pada tahun 1980-an semasa ‘Perang Tanker’

(SeaPRwire) - Lombong tentera laut yang terapung di perairan Teluk Parsi, mengancam kapal tangki minyak. Bot laju Iran menyerang kapal dengan tembakan mesingan di Selat Hormuz. Dan Amerika Syarikat betul-betul berada di tengah-tengah pertempuran. Ini bukanlah konflik semasa antara Iran dan AS yang dihentikan sementara oleh gencatan senjata yang tidak kukuh. Sebaliknya, ini adalah “Perang Kapal Tangki”, ketika Iran menyasarkan perkapalan semasa perangnya dengan Iraq pada tahun 1980-an, dan kapal perang AS tampil untuk mengiringi kapal tangki Kuwait bagi memastikan aliran minyak mentah ke pasaran global. AS boleh mengikuti model itu sekarang dan menjadi lebih agresif untuk melindungi kapal yang melalui selat itu, yang mana 20% daripada perdagangan minyak dan gas asli dunia melaluinya ketika masa aman. AS telah menjalankan pengiringan yang lebih terhad bagi kapal yang diserang di Laut Merah sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, dan Presiden Donald Trump berkata minggu ini bahawa dia telah mengarahkan tentera AS untuk “menembak dan membunuh” bot kecil Iran. Tetapi menawarkan perkhidmatan pengiringan di Selat Hormuz bukanlah perkara yang mudah. Teknologi ketenteraan telah maju sejak “Perang Kapal Tangki”. AS tidak menetapkan matlamat yang jelas dan sempit seperti yang dilakukannya pada tahun 1980-an dalam perang sekarang. Dan tidak jelas sama ada pengirim antarabangsa akan berasa selamat walaupun dengan pengiringan Tentera Laut Amerika, memandangkan AS adalah pihak yang bertempur sekarang. Bot kecil, masalah besar Tentera Laut AS sudah lama biasa dengan taktik bot kecil yang digunakan oleh Pengawal Revolusi paramiliter Iran, yang telah menyesuaikan diri dengan sekatan antarabangsa yang menyekat keupayaannya mendapatkan kapal tentera dengan menggunakan kapal awam yang lebih kecil untuk tujuan ketenteraan. Selama bertahun-tahun, Pengawal telah menggunakan kapal sebesar bot nelayan komersial kecil untuk mengintai kapal pengangkut pesawat Amerika setiap kali ia melalui selat itu. Daripada membawa pancing, kebanyakannya mempunyai mesingan berat era Soviet yang dilekatkan pada haluan kapal dengan pelancar roket kecil di atasnya. Dengan menggunakan bot-bot kecil ini, Iran telah merampas dua kapal kargo minggu ini. Sebuah video yang dikeluarkan oleh Pengawal menunjukkan pasukannya di atas bot peronda yang kelihatan amat kecil berbanding kapal kontena yang besar. Anggota Pengawal melepaskan tembakan ke atas kapal kargo itu, kemudian menyerbu kapal tersebut sambil membawa senapang serbu. Selain daripada nilai propagandanya, rampasan ini menunjukkan bahawa hampir lapan minggu selepas perang dengan AS dan Israel, dengan Tentera Laut Amerika mengenakan sekatan ke atas pantai Iran, Pengawal boleh menggunakan sumber yang terhad untuk menutup selat itu dengan berkesan dan menjadikan ekonomi global sebagai tebusan. ‘Perang Kapal Tangki’ “Perang Kapal Tangki” lahir daripada perang lapan tahun yang sengit antara Iraq dan Iran pada tahun 1980-an. Iraq mula-mula menyasarkan infrastruktur minyak dan kapal tangki Iran di Teluk Parsi. Iran akhirnya bertindak balas dengan kempen tersusunnya sendiri terhadap kapal-kapal di rantau itu, termasuk pemasangan lombong. Iraq akhirnya menyerang lebih 280 kapal berbanding 168 kapal yang diserang Iran, menurut U.S. Naval Institute. Tetapi penggunaan lombong oleh Iran menyebabkan kekacauan besar di rantau itu. AS, yang menyokong diktator Iraq Saddam Hussein dengan risikan, persenjataan dan bantuan lain, melancarkan “Operation Earnest Will” dan mula mengiringi kapal tangki minyak Kuwait — yang telah ditukar bendera kepada Amerika. Operasi ini bukan tanpa bahaya. Kapal tangki gergasi Kuwait Bridgeton telah melanggar sebuah lombong ketika diiringi AS pada permulaan operasi. Serangan peluru berpandu Iraq ke atas USS Stark membunuh 37 kelasi, manakala serangan lombong Iran mencederakan 10 orang di atas USS Samuel B. Roberts. AS juga tersalah anggap pesawat komersial sebagai pesawat pejuang dan menembaknya jatuh, membunuh kesemua 290 orang di dalam penerbangan 655 Iran Air. Tiada jalan keluar mudah Walaupun menghadapi pelbagai cabaran, operasi “Perang Kapal Tangki” berjaya apabila kapal Tentera Laut AS mengiringi kira-kira 70 konvoi melalui rantau ini. Tetapi ia sukar untuk ditiru pada hari ini. AS perlu menjamin bahawa ia boleh mewujudkan sekatan yang tidak dapat ditembusi oleh Iran — satu tugas yang sangat sukar kerana hanya satu serangan peluru berpandu, dron atau bot dari Iran akan mengembalikan ketakutan yang kini meliputi seluruh selat itu. “Saya fikir walaupun jika anda membandingkannya dengan ‘Perang Kapal Tangki’, saya fikir dari segi cara teknologi ketenteraan telah berkembang, terutamanya dari sisi asimetri, ia adalah jauh lebih sukar untuk melindungi laluan air sekarang berbanding dahulu,” kata Torbjorn Soltvedt, penganalisis syarikat risikan risiko Verisk Maplecroft. “Melainkan terdapat sejenis perjanjian atau melainkan AS boleh mengekang dengan ketara keupayaan Iran untuk melancarkan bot laju, melancarkan dron, melancarkan peluru berpandu jarak dekat, maka masalah ini hanya akan kekal tidak dapat diselesaikan.” Itu adalah salah satu sebab negara Eropah, walaupun menerima tekanan daripada Trump, telah berkata mereka tidak akan menyertai misi pengiringan kapal sehingga perang berakhir. Pentadbiran Reagan juga mempunyai matlamat yang lebih sempit dan jelas dalam operasi Perang Dinginnya, seperti memastikan selat itu sentiasa terbuka, menurut Tom Duffy, bekas diplomat AS dan pegawai tentera laut. “Sebaliknya, matlamat Amerika (sekarang) adalah seperti sebuah kaleidoskop daripada pertukaran rejim kepada pelbagai jenis matlamat yang sangat maksimalis,” kata Duffy, yang baru-baru ini menerbitkan sebuah buku bertajuk “Tanker War in the Gulf.” Sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, Tentera Laut AS menawarkan pengiringan terhad kepada kapal melalui koridor Laut Merah untuk melindungi mereka daripada serangan pemberontak Houthi Yaman yang disokong Iran. Tetapi Tentera Laut memberi tumpuan kepada kapal yang membubuh bendera AS atau kapal yang membawa bekalan untuk kerajaan Amerika. Dalam operasi tersebut, Tentera Laut menghadapi pertempuran laut yang paling sengit sejak Perang Dunia II. Penggunaan kekerasan untuk menjadikan Selat Hormuz selamat untuk dilalui mungkin akan menyaksikan pertempuran yang sama sengitnya. Dan Duffy menyatakan bahawa tidak jelas sama ada pentadbiran Trump mahu pun pertempuran ini berlaku. “Terdapat satu kenyataan Rumah Putih minggu ini yang menyatakan bahawa gencatan senjata tidak berada dalam bahaya kerana mereka tidak menyerang kapal AS dan Israel. Itu adalah satu peralihan asas,” katanya. “Ini melampaui amalan dan kenyataan AS selama berabad-abad mengenai keperluan kebebasan laut.” ___ NOTA EDITOR — Jon Gambrell, pengarah berita untuk Teluk dan Iran bagi The Associated Press, telah membuat laporan dari setiap negara Majlis Kerjasama Teluk, Iran dan lokasi lain di seluruh Timur Tengah dan seluruh dunia sejak menyertai AP pada tahun 2006.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. 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EQIBank expands global, regulated Banking-as-a-Service platform for cross-border banking across fiat and digital assets ACN Newswire

EQIBank expands global, regulated Banking-as-a-Service platform for cross-border banking across fiat and digital assets

George Town, Cayman Islands, Apr 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -�EQIBank today announced the expansion of its global Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, strengthening its infrastructure and onboarding capabilities to enable organisations to launch licensed banking services globally in as little as 10 weeks.��EQIBank's BaaS platform allows organisations to offer regulated banking services under their own brand without building or licensing a bank. It supports service delivery across more than 180 countries and over 100 currencies through a single banking infrastructure.Available services include multi-currency accounts, international payments, cards, lending, custody, escrow services, foreign exchange and OTC trading. Digital asset capabilities are fully integrated into the platform, enabling fast crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto conversions supported by deep liquidity and institutional-grade trading infrastructure.EQIBank provides the banking licence, compliance framework and infrastructure, while partners remain in control of their brand and client relationships.Built on a regulated banking foundation, EQIBank combines global reach with a strong compliance and risk framework. The platform includes integrated anti-money laundering, know-your-customer and transaction monitoring systems, supported by a strong regulatory track record. Its compliance framework is specifically designed to support complex cross-border and digital asset activity at scale, alongside established relationships with global correspondent banking partners."Most organisations don't want to become banks, but they do want to offer banking services as part of their business," said Jason Blick, Chairman of EQIBank. "The challenge has always been regulatory complexity and infrastructure. We remove both barriers. Our platform allows partners to launch quickly, operate globally from day one and deliver services across fiat and digital assets within a fully regulated environment."EQIBank's BaaS platform is designed for organisations with international client bases, including digital asset firms, financial institutions, family offices and other globally focused businesses.Since launching its BaaS offering, EQIBank has onboarded new partners each month, with some partners scaling to over 100,000 users within their first year.About EQIBankEQIBank is a global digital bank providing accounts, payments, cards, custody, lending and investment services to businesses, institutions and high-net-worth clients across more than 180 countries. Through its Banking-as-a-Service platform, EQIBank enables organisations to offer licensed banking services under their own brand using regulated infrastructure and global technology systems.Media enquiriesBrand: EQIBankContact: Media teamWebsite: https://baas.eqibank.com/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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EQIBank expands global, regulated Banking-as-a-Service platform for cross-border banking across fiat and digital assets SeaPRwire

EQIBank expands global, regulated Banking-as-a-Service platform for cross-border banking across fiat and digital assets

George Town, Cayman Islands – April 24, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – EQIBank today announced the expansion of its global Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, strengthening its infrastructure and onboarding capabilities to enable organisations to launch licensed banking services globally in as little as 10 weeks. EQIBank’s BaaS platform allows organisations to offer regulated banking services under their own brand without building or licensing a bank. It supports service delivery across more than 180 countries and over 100 currencies through a single banking infrastructure. Available services include multi-currency accounts, international payments, cards, lending, custody, escrow services, foreign exchange and OTC trading. Digital asset capabilities are fully integrated into the platform, enabling fast crypto-to-fiat and fiat-to-crypto conversions supported by deep liquidity and institutional-grade trading infrastructure. EQIBank provides the banking licence, compliance framework and infrastructure, while partners remain in control of their brand and client relationships. Built on a regulated banking foundation, EQIBank combines global reach with a strong compliance and risk framework. The platform includes integrated anti-money laundering, know-your-customer and transaction monitoring systems, supported by a strong regulatory track record. Its compliance framework is specifically designed to support complex cross-border and digital asset activity at scale, alongside established relationships with global correspondent banking partners. “Most organisations don’t want to become banks, but they do want to offer banking services as part of their business,” said Jason Blick, Chairman of EQIBank. “The challenge has always been regulatory complexity and infrastructure. We remove both barriers. Our platform allows partners to launch quickly, operate globally from day one and deliver services across fiat and digital assets within a fully regulated environment.” EQIBank’s BaaS platform is designed for organisations with international client bases, including digital asset firms, financial institutions, family offices and other globally focused businesses. Since launching its BaaS offering, EQIBank has onboarded new partners each month, with some partners scaling to over 100,000 users within their first year. About EQIBank EQIBank is a global digital bank providing accounts, payments, cards, custody, lending and investment services to businesses, institutions and high-net-worth clients across more than 180 countries. Through its Banking-as-a-Service platform, EQIBank enables organisations to offer licensed banking services under their own brand using regulated infrastructure and global technology systems. Media enquiries Brand: EQIBank Contact: Media team Email: baas@eqibank.comWebsite: https://baas.eqibank.com/
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Sterling Partners announces the launch of its 2026 “Fast Track” initiative for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency programme SeaPRwire

Sterling Partners announces the launch of its 2026 “Fast Track” initiative for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency programme

AUCKLAND, NZ – April 24, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – Edgar Sterling Partners, a premier institutional-grade advisory firm, today announced the launch of its 2026 “Fast Track” initiative for the New Zealand Active Investor Plus (AIP) residency programme. As global investors increasingly seek stability and efficiency, New Zealand has emerged as the preferred destination for high-net-worth families. The 33-Day Residency Revolution In a significant shift for the investment migration landscape, 2026 data reveals that well-prepared applications for the New Zealand AIP programme are currently averaging an “Approval in Principle” (AIP) timeframe of just 33 working days. This speed, combined with the fact that New Zealand does not require an English language test for the Active Investor Plus visa in 2026, has created a unique window of opportunity for families looking for global mobility without the traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Institutional-Grade Strategy for Global Families Edgar Sterling Partners specializes in bridging the gap between international wealth and New Zealand’s disciplined regulatory framework. The firm offers two distinct, portfolio-driven pathways: The Growth Alpha Portfolio: A NZD $5 million investment with a 3-year term and a minimal 21-day physical presence requirement. This strategy focuses on high-growth sectors including Future Tech, AI, and Renewable Energy. The Balanced Anchor Portfolio: A NZD $10 million investment with a 5-year term. This pathway prioritizes wealth preservation through the NZX 50 and offers the immediate “Lifestyle Perk” of eligibility to apply for residential property purchase consent for homes valued over NZD $5 million. A Commitment to Transparency “We act as the insurance policy for our clients’ government investments,” says Steve Jones, a Director of Edgar Sterling Partners. “By operating a strict ‘Fee-Only’ model, we ensure our interests are 100% aligned with the security of our clients’ capital and the success of their residency”. Edgar Sterling’s proprietary “Unbroken Chain” forensic audit process ensures that Source of Wealth (SOW) and Source of Funds (SOF) documentation meets the highest standards of Immigration New Zealand, significantly reducing the risk of processing delays. About Edgar Sterling Partners Edgar Sterling Partners provides integrated wealth structuring, portfolio design, and residency coordination from its headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand. The firm serves globally mobile families across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, ensuring that New Zealand residency allocations align with global asset objectives and family succession goals. Media Contact Edgar Sterling Partners Level 8, 139 Quay Street Auckland 1010, New Zealand +64 9 243 0538 media@edgarsterling.com www.edgarsterling.com
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Spanish Police Seize Crypto Wallets During Illegal Manga Raid iGame

Spanish Police Seize Crypto Wallets During Illegal Manga Raid

(AsiaGameHub) - Spanish law enforcement confiscated cryptocurrency cold storage devices as part of a piracy probe involving what officials described as the nation's most significant unauthorized Spanish-language manga website. Key Details Law enforcement recovered two cold wallets containing approximately €400,000.** A trio of individuals was taken into custody in Almería.** Officials have not disclosed if they possess the means to unlock the assets.** Cryptocurrency Wallets Discovered Concealed in Wall Thermometer Authorities in Spain apprehended three individuals in Almería following a search of a suspected illicit manga distribution network that had been active since 2014. According to the Interior Ministry, the website provided complimentary access to pirated manga content, primarily funding its operations through ad revenue. Officials estimate the platform generated over €4 million throughout its ten-year existence. In the course of the operation, officers discovered two crypto cold wallets concealed within a wall-mounted thermometer. Police reported that the hardware contained roughly €400,000, equivalent to about $467,000.The incident highlights a recurring challenge for law enforcement: the physical possession of a hardware wallet does not guarantee access to the digital assets stored within. Authorities have not confirmed whether they have obtained the necessary recovery seeds, PINs, or security credentials to manage the funds. The inquiry was launched in June 2025 following reports from copyright holders. This seizure underscores the increasing prevalence of cryptocurrency storage hardware in criminal investigations extending well beyond financial fraud, reaching into realms like digital piracy and intellectual property enforcement. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Zondacrypto CEO Reveals Exchange Unable to Access 4,503 BTC Wallet iGame

Zondacrypto CEO Reveals Exchange Unable to Access 4,503 BTC Wallet

(AsiaGameHub) - Zondacrypto is under scrutiny following comments from CEO Przemysław Kral that the exchange is unable to access a Bitcoin wallet containing 4,503 BTC—currently valued at over $350 million. Good to Know Per Przemysław Kral, the wallet contains 4,503 BTC. Kral states that Zondacrypto purchased the wallet from Sylwester Suszek, founder of BitBay. Suszek vanished in March 2022 prior to the handover of the private keys. Zondacrypto Faces Questions Over Lack of Wallet Access Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral has refuted allegations of fund misappropriation by releasing the Bitcoin wallet address at the heart of the controversy. He noted that the exchange owns the 4,503 BTC wallet but cannot access the funds because the private keys were never provided. Kral asserts that Zondacrypto acquired the wallet from Sylwester Suszek, BitBay’s founder, before Suszek disappeared in March 2022. He added that while documentation verifies ownership, access depends on keys that never arrived. “When Sylwester is supposed to hand over the private keys to that address, according to these documents, he disappears instead,” Kral said.He further denied having any involvement in Suszek’s disappearance. “To all those who claim I had anything to do with Sylwester’s disappearance: this is the key argument that I care most about him being found. He may be watching this—I appeal to him to fulfill the agreement,” he declared. The revelation eroded trust in Zondacrypto. Estimates indicate that withdrawals depleted 99% of the exchange’s Bitcoin reserves following Kral’s discussion of the wallet issue. He warned that no financial institution could withstand such a massive outflow. Reportedly, the wallet received most of its funds in 2016 and has had no significant activity for over a decade. Meanwhile, Suszek’s disappearance remains unsolved. One individual faces kidnapping charges linked to the case, but the former BitBay founder has not been located. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Lawsuit Filed Against Dave And Buster’s in South Carolina Challenging Arcade Prize System iGame

Lawsuit Filed Against Dave And Buster’s in South Carolina Challenging Arcade Prize System

(AsiaGameHub) - A fresh legal challenge in South Carolina is scrutinizing Dave & Buster’s prize-redemption system, as a newly established organization contends that the arcade's ticket-based rewards constitute unlawful gambling. Key Details The litigation was initiated by SC Citizens For Equal Enforcement of Gambling Laws. The suit alleges that because prizes possess resale value, the business model violates South Carolina gambling statutes. The organization is pursuing treble damages for patrons who lost $50 or more during a single visit. South Carolina Legal Action Challenges Arcade Prize Systems Dave & Buster’s is the subject of a South Carolina lawsuit concerning its primary arcade operations, where patrons purchase Power Card credits to play games, earn tickets, and exchange them for prizes. The legal complaint asserts that this process qualifies as illegal gambling when the prizes offered include high-value electronics. The group, SC Citizens For Equal Enforcement of Gambling Laws, maintains that South Carolina law is not primarily concerned with the balance of skill versus luck. The lawsuit states: “whether an activity is gaming/gambling is not dependent upon the relative roles of chance and skill, but whether there is money or something of value wagered on the game’s outcome.”The filing further notes: “Defendant’s redemption gaming machines are precisely the type of machines prohibited by South Carolina law,” the lawsuit claims. “Patrons purchase Power Card gaming credits at kiosks for the express purpose of trying to “win” more — in the form of tickets redeemable for valuable prizes — whether by skill or chance.” The legal action also highlights the company's financial structure, alleging that Dave & Buster’s retains approximately 92 cents of every dollar spent, with only about 8% returned to customers in value. The plaintiffs are seeking triple damages for any individual losses of $50 or more per visit. Furthermore, the suit invokes South Carolina statutes linked to the historical Statute of Anne, which permits the recovery of gambling losses and allows third parties to initiate litigation if the aggrieved individual fails to do so within a three-month window.Dave & Buster’s has previously experimented with different gaming formats. In 2024, the company collaborated with Lucra to introduce "Playce It," a feature allowing peer-to-peer wagering on arcade games. The company marketed the feature by stating: “How much money is on the line? That’s up to you. Just create or accept a matchup with another player and get ready for some head-to-head action.” While Playce It is available in states like Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and California, it is not offered in South Carolina, where the company relies on skill-based play rather than the peer-to-peer betting model. The plaintiffs argue that there is a lack of consistent enforcement. In a statement provided to local media, the group remarked: “SLED, and other law enforcement agencies, have seized video games, revoked beer and wine licenses, and have threatened criminal cases against local businesses for operating video games like the ones at the Dave & Buster’s locations in South Carolina … Through this lawsuit, SC Citizens for Equal Enforcement of Gambling Laws LLC hopes to bring clarity and equality to the video game entertainment industry in South Carolina.” South Carolina has a history of legal battles regarding gambling-style equipment. In 2013, the state prohibited video gambling in restaurants and bars following prolonged disputes over such machines in local establishments. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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FastX Announces Its Launch, a New Generation Global Trading Exchange ACN Newswire

FastX Announces Its Launch, a New Generation Global Trading Exchange

NEW YORK, Apr 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FastX today announces the official launch of its platform, a next-generation exchange built for professional and active traders who require institutional‑grade tools without surrendering custody or control of their assets. FastX goes live globally on 5 May, with traders able to access the platform directly at fastx.co.FastX combines deep on‑chain liquidity, multi‑asset perpetual futures markets, and an advanced copy-trading engine designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized digital asset ecosystem. By leveraging blockchain technology, the platform delivers low‑latency mirroring of trades across major decentralized networks worldwide—while keeping users in full control of their own wallets and risk."FastX was created by traders for traders," said Adelene, Chief Executive Officer of FastX. "We've spent our careers on Wall Street desks and in crypto markets, and we've seen the same problems repeat: opaque execution, misaligned incentives, and copytrading systems that ask users to blindly outsource decisions. FastX is our answer—a decentralised, transparent infrastructure layer where traders keep custody, and technology works to augment, not replace, their edge."Backed by a team of veteran traders with more than 50 years of combined experience across top Wall Street institutions and leading crypto trading firms, FastX is built from the ground up as a decentralised protocol. Users connect their own wallets, maintain self‑custody at all times, and interact with smart contracts that execute trades on‑chain, rather than relying on a centralised broker or custodial exchange.At launch, FastX will offer:Deep, on‑chain liquidity across a wide range of perpetual markets, designed to support serious position sizes with tight spreads and minimal slippage.A fast, intuitive trading interface accessible directly via fastx.co, allowing traders to plug in with their preferred wallet and start trading in minutes.A transparent affiliate and points system that shares a meaningful portion of platform fees with the community and rewards traders and partners who help grow liquidity and volume.The flagship feature of FastX is its next‑generation copytrading system. Unlike traditional social trading products that mirror orders on a single venue with unpredictable delays, FastX's engine is designed to route and synchronise copy trades across major decentralised exchanges, layering those capabilities on top of FastX's own liquidity.The result is a copytrading experience that aims to:Minimise latency between lead and follower execution.Mitigate structural risks such as slippage, desync, and obvious forms of manipulation.Exploit decentralised advantages, such as transparent on‑chain track records and programmable risk controls, without turning the platform into a centralised black box."Copytrading has always been typecast as a blind, autonomous disaster waiting to happen," Adelene added. "FastX takes the opposite stance. We use technology to bring more transparency, not less—on‑chain track records, built‑in risk parameters, and infrastructure that reduces front‑running and execution games wherever possible. Over time, our goal is to layer AI‑driven intelligence on top of this foundation so that users can benefit from advanced analytics and risk management, rather than just 'follow and hope'."FastX is currently seed‑funded by a network of angels deeply embedded in the global crypto trading ecosystem. These backers share a common view that the next generation of markets will be built on open, verifiable rails and that traders deserve better, more transparent instrumentation for expressing and managing risk. FastX is assembling a strong advisory board of experienced traders, market makers, and technologists to guide the exchange through its next phase of growth.As a decentralised protocol, FastX does not take custody of user funds and does not operate as a traditional broker. All positions, liquidations, and fee flows are visible on‑chain, giving traders clear, verifiable insight into how the system behaves under all market conditions."Our vision is simple," said Adelene. "We want professional‑grade perpetuals and intelligent copytrading to live where they belong: on transparent, decentralised infrastructure, not in a black box. Launching FastX on 5 May is the first step. From here, we'll continue to ship faster execution, smarter tooling, and AI‑enhanced copytrading that helps traders survive and thrive in 24/7 markets."Traders can learn more and access the exchange at https://fastx.co.About FastXFastX focuses on building decentralised financial infrastructure and tools for professional traders and sophisticated market participants. The company backs products that prioritise self‑custody, transparency, and robust risk management in rapidly evolving digital asset markets.Media ContactBrand: FastX Perpetuals ExchangeContact: Ella HuangWebsite: https://fastx.co/ Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
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Individual Achieved 23-Year Prison Sentence Post-Life Work iGame

Individual Achieved 23-Year Prison Sentence Post-Life Work

(AsiaGameHub) - Robert Dunlap, creator of Meta 1 Coin, has received a 23-year prison sentence after prosecutors stated he used false claims about gold and art to sell a fraudulent cryptocurrency token. Good to Know Robert Dunlap marketed Meta 1 Coin between 2018 and 2023. Prosecutors indicated the scam defrauded nearly 1,000 investors out of more than $20 million. Dunlap was found guilty of mail fraud charges and ordered to pay restitution. Meta 1 Coin Fraud Concludes With Lengthy Prison Term A Houston resident who persuaded investors to buy a counterfeit asset-backed crypto token will serve 23 years in prison following a federal judge’s sentencing this week. Robert Dunlap, 55, promoted Meta 1 Coin through the Meta-1 Coin Trust from 2018 to 2023, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Prosecutors claimed he told investors the token was backed by $44 billion in gold and a $1 billion art collection. These claims were false. Dunlap asserted the gold had been audited and certified by an accounting firm. He also stated the art collection included works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Vincent van Gogh. Prosecutors said he created fake legal documents to hide that he did not own the gold or art.Nearly 1,000 people invested in Meta 1 Coin, and many lost their savings. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jared Hasten and Paige Nutini noted Dunlap continued lying to investors for years while presenting the token as a safe investment. “Over the years, defendant was unrepentant and his lies became bigger. Would-be criminals planning to engage in similar conduct need to know that such actions will be met with a serious repercussion that includes loss of one’s liberty for an extended period of time.” U.S. District Judge LaShonda A. Hunt of the Northern District of Illinois handed down the sentence on Tuesday. A federal jury convicted Dunlap on mail fraud charges last year. Hunt also ordered Dunlap to pay restitution to the victims. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Team Vitality Inks Javokhir Sindarov for 2026 and 2027 iGame

Team Vitality Inks Javokhir Sindarov for 2026 and 2027

(AsiaGameHub) - Team Vitality has secured Javokhir Sindarov's return to its chess team for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The move follows his victory at the FIDE Candidates in Cyprus, cementing his status as a premier figure in chess esports. Good to Know Javokhir Sindarov finished first in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament with a 10/14 score. He is set to face World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju later this year. His return to competition with Team Vitality begins at the Chess.com Open 2026. Team Vitality Recruits World Championship Contender to Chess Lineup Just weeks after his record-breaking performance at the Candidates, 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has officially rejoined Team Vitality’s chess roster. Sindarov triumphed at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, earning 10 out of 14 points—the highest score recorded under the current double round-robin system. By clinching the victory with a round to spare, he joins the ranks of Viswanathan Anand and Ian Nepomniachtchi as one of the few to dominate the tournament in this format since 2013. This win guarantees Sindarov a match for the World Chess Championship against the current titleholder, Gukesh Dommaraju, later in 2026. His ascent began in earnest in 2025 when he became the youngest person and the first Uzbek player to win the FIDE World Cup at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and 18 days. Team Vitality’s involvement in chess started in February 2025 with the signing of French grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave ahead of the Esports World Cup. The sport's esports profile grew significantly following its inclusion in the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh, where Sindarov previously represented Vitality. For the French esports organization, chess is a key component of its international strategy. Sindarov’s background in gaming—having been an avid Counter-Strike player as a teen before focusing on chess in 2021—makes him an ideal fit for the brand. Danny Engels, Chief International Officer at Team Vitality, remarked: “He embodies the modern chess era: courageous, driven, and ready to take risks. His progress is undeniable, and we are confident he possesses the skills to become the next World Champion. This partnership aligns with our goal to lead in chess and esports while introducing the game to a global audience.” Sindarov’s first tournament back under the Vitality name will be the Chess.com Open 2026. This $250,000 rapid competition, part of the Champions Chess Tour, takes place from April 23 to 26 and serves as his first rapid-format challenge since the Candidates. Established in France in 2013, Team Vitality operates teams in Counter-Strike 2, VALORANT, Rocket League, and chess. In 2025, its Counter-Strike 2 squad claimed nine international trophies and was named Esports Team of the Year at both The Game Awards and the Esports Awards. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allegedly knowingly earning $16 billion from fraudulent ads iGame

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allegedly knowingly earning $16 billion from fraudulent ads

(AsiaGameHub) - The Consumer Federation of America has filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta Platforms in Washington, D.C., alleging that the company allows fraudulent advertisements to reach users while generating significant revenue from high-risk advertisers. Key Facts to Note The CFA claims Meta failed to protect users from fraudulent adverts. The legal complaint alleges Meta earned billions of dollars from ads for scams and prohibited goods. Meta has denied the allegations and stated it will contest the case. CFA Legal Action Takes Aim at Meta's Advertising Policies Meta Platforms is facing a class-action lawsuit launched by the Consumer Federation of America over scam ads appearing on Facebook and other platforms owned by Meta. The CFA, a coalition of non-profit consumer advocacy groups, submitted the case to the Superior Court in Washington, D.C. It is seeking damages as well as the recovery of what it claims are illicit profits linked to fraudulent advertising. The complaint notes that Meta portrays itself as active in combating scam ads, but has instead rolled out policies that prioritize revenue gains while leaving users vulnerable to harm. “Meta claims it is taking every possible step to crack down on fraudulent advertising on its platforms. But in reality, Meta has knowingly taken measures and adopted policies that boost its bottom line at the cost of its users’ safety and well-being. In fact, instead of banning advertisers that the company itself has identified as posing a higher risk to its users — as other tech firms including Google have done — Meta simply charges these advertisers higher fees.” The lawsuit states that Meta earns roughly $7 billion annually from high-risk ads alone. It also cites internal company documents that reportedly projected around 10% of Meta’s total 2024 revenue, equal to about $16 billion, would come from ads connected to scams and banned goods, including those displayed on Facebook. Meta rejected the claims in an official statement provided to media outlets. “These allegations misrepresent the actual nature of our work, and we will fight them.” The CFA argues that Meta violated the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act. This legislation bars unfair or deceptive trade practices, and also applies to unlawful advertising linked to consumer goods and services. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Evolution Gaming Reports Lower Q1 Revenue iGame

Evolution Gaming Reports Lower Q1 Revenue

(AsiaGameHub) - Evolution Gaming announced a decline in its first-quarter revenue, attributing the drop to reduced channelisation in Europe impacting results. In contrast, North America and Latin America achieved new revenue records. Good to Know First-quarter net revenue decreased by 1.5% compared to the previous year, totaling €513 million. Martin Carlesund described Europe as "the primary concern at present." The company intends to focus its most significant investments on the United States and Latin America in 2026. Evolution Gaming Points To Europe As Q1 Drag Evolution Gaming cited weaker channelisation in Europe for a 1.5% year-on-year decline in Q1 net revenue to €513 million. Group CEO Martin Carlesund informed analysts that performance varied by region, with Europe applying the most significant downward pressure. While Europe remains valuable long-term, Carlesund stated that regulatory measures in certain markets have diverted players to unlicensed sites rather than retaining them within official channels. He identified the UK, the Netherlands, and Sweden as particular areas of weakness. “Europe is not performing well at the moment,” Carlesund said.Using customer IP data, Carlesund estimated that 48% of Evolution's Q1 revenue originated from regulated markets. He contended that declining channelisation damages licensed operators and reduces safer gambling protections for vulnerable players. The company implemented stricter ring-fencing measures in Europe following a UK Gambling Commission probe into illicit market activity. Carlesund noted these efforts incurred costs in 2025 and negatively affected overall profitability. Growth was driven by other regions. Both North America and Latin America reported all-time high revenues, with North American growth accelerating from the fourth quarter. Carlesund said year-on-year growth in North America, measured in dollars, was approximately 21%, up from 19% in Q4. Carlesund is now directing more investment toward the Americas. Evolution's recent launch of new games and its acquisition of an Argentine developer have increased Latin America's importance in the firm's 2026 strategy.“The US and LatAm are where we will invest the most in 2026. Both regions have high potential with life still being in the early days,” Carlesund said. Africa also experienced growth from a smaller starting point. Carlesund reported that new games are performing strongly there, the Red Baron title has exceeded expectations, and the real-money gaming offering is gaining momentum. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Trader Allegedly Nets $34,000 on Polymarket Following Tampering with Paris Weather Sensor iGame

Trader Allegedly Nets $34,000 on Polymarket Following Tampering with Paris Weather Sensor

(AsiaGameHub) - Polymarket has returned to the spotlight following a peculiar weather-related betting incident, with reports suggesting a trader interfered with a Paris temperature reading used to determine market outcomes. Key Takeaways A trader is accused of manipulating a weather sensor located near Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. Bets placed on a 22°C outcome reportedly resulted in a payout of approximately $34,000. Following a complaint from Météo France, French authorities have launched an investigation into the alleged tampering. Allegations of Tampering in Polymarket Weather Market A Paris-based weather market on Polymarket is under scrutiny amid claims that a trader utilized a heat source near a temperature sensor to influence the settlement of a longshot wager. The market relied on data from a Météo France sensor situated near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Based on social media reports and coverage from The Guardian, it is suspected that an individual employed a portable heating tool—potentially a hair dryer—to artificially boost the temperature reading, allowing the 22°C outcome to prevail. One social media commentator summarized the situation as follows:“A hair dryer at a Paris airport broke Polymarket weather markets & made someone $34,000 richer.” The trader allegedly purchased low-cost shares for a 22°C result on April 15, despite the typical average high for Paris in April being closer to 16°C. It is believed the same individual used a similar tactic on April 6, with the combined winnings totaling roughly $34,000. French police have verified that an investigation is underway after Météo France reported the suspected interference. As the inquiry is ongoing, the full details have yet to be established. Weather markets attract significant capital, with Paris temperature markets seeing daily trading volumes exceeding $185,000, and similar markets on platforms like Kalshi frequently reaching six-figure sums. Inexpensive longshot contracts, sometimes priced near 1 cent, can yield substantial returns if an improbable event occurs.In response to the alleged manipulation, Polymarket has reportedly switched the reference station for its Paris weather market. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities prediction markets face when the data sources used for settlement are physically accessible. Similar challenges have surfaced elsewhere. Earlier this year, New York snowfall markets sparked controversy when specific city areas recorded over 12 inches of snow, while the official Central Park measurement used for settlement was lower, resulting in a win for “No” bettors under the market’s rules. While prediction markets promote benefits like rapid execution, transparent pricing, and public odds, they are also dependent on precise measurement locations. When certain traders possess a deeper understanding of these technicalities than the average user, it can create an imbalance in the market. Polymarket’s terms of service explicitly forbid trading if a user possesses the authority or influence to impact an event's outcome. The platform prohibits: “Entering, or attempting to enter, any buy or sell order if you hold a position of authority or influence sufficient to affect the outcome of the event underlying such Contract, or if you have been directed or solicited to enter such order by a person who holds such a position of authority or influence.” This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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BetHog Secures $10 Million to Deploy AI Live Dealers iGame

BetHog Secures $10 Million to Deploy AI Live Dealers

(AsiaGameHub) - BetHog has secured new funding and launched a business-to-business (B2B) division focused on AI live dealer games, signaling its expansion beyond its proprietary platform. Key Takeaways BetHog has successfully raised $10 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $16 million. The funding round was co-led by Will Ventures and RockawayX. Sentient Studios will provide AI live dealers to other operators on a revenue-share basis, with no initial costs required. BetHog Establishes B2B Channel for AI Dealers BetHog is extending its AI live dealer technology to other operators through Sentient Studios, a newly formed B2B provider specializing in live casino integration. This launch coincides with a $10 million Series A funding round, co-led by Will Ventures and RockawayX, with participation from PCV, 6MV, Bullpen Capital, and Advancit Capital. The company intends to utilize the capital to enhance its AI live dealer capabilities on the BetHog platform and accelerate the global rollout of Sentient Studios to operators. BetHog, founded in early 2024 by the team behind FanDuel, operates as a cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook, naturally aligning its product with digital asset and Web3 communities. RockawayX's involvement in the investor group further reinforces this crypto focus. Sentient Studios is positioned as a software-driven alternative to traditional live dealer studios that rely on human croupiers, physical studios, and external production setups. Operators can integrate AI dealers through a straightforward revenue-share model, eliminating the need for upfront investment.This model offers operators greater flexibility in managing table volume, dealer personalities, branded environments, and language options. It also ensures continuous gameplay without the limitations of staffing, which could be attractive to operators seeking live casino-style games with enhanced control over scalability and costs. The AI dealer technology originates from Sunny, the AI blackjack dealer that BetHog introduced in October 2025. Sunny currently supports 12 languages, with Baccarat and Roulette games slated for release later this year. “We have been testing our basic AI dealer for the past six months and have found it to be 10 times more popular than its human-led counterpart. Additionally, we have observed improved player retention and satisfaction,” stated Nigel Eccles, CEO and co-founder of BetHog. However, AI live dealers face significant challenges. Players in live casinos often value the trust associated with human dealers, tangible equipment, and visible studio settings. Regulators may also raise critical questions regarding game integrity, data privacy, and transparency. Furthermore, operators will need clear agreements concerning copyright and intellectual property before deploying synthetic dealer products in live markets. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Philippines Cements POGO Ban Through New Enforcement Rules iGame

Philippines Cements POGO Ban Through New Enforcement Rules

(AsiaGameHub) - New enforcement regulations have been sanctioned by the Philippine government for the nationwide prohibition on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, establishing a unified operational framework for various agencies. Key Information These Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) reinforce the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 and previous executive directives. According to authorities, licensed POGOs ceased operations prior to the introduction of these new regulations. Current enforcement efforts are directed at illicit activities and any endeavors to reintroduce offshore gaming. Philippines Establishes Unified Framework for POGO Enforcement A formal enforcement structure has been incorporated into the Philippines' POGO prohibition, as multiple government entities have reached consensus on standard operating procedures encompassing intelligence gathering, operational execution, legal prosecution, and asset retrieval. As reported by the Philippine News Agency, these SOPs integrate two POGO ban directives with an additional 15 laws and departmental mandates, forming a "single omnibus action plan." This comprehensive framework addresses evidence management, asset safeguarding, intelligence collection, criminal proceedings, and collaborative law enforcement initiatives. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto observed the signing ceremony, stating that authorities are resolute in preventing the resurgence of offshore gaming operations. Officials characterized these regulations as the conclusive measure to dismantle the POGO industry, which had been regulated since 2016 and primarily catered to international online bettors.This shift in policy followed years of apprehension regarding connections between certain operators and illicit activities. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an order in November 2024, prohibiting offshore gaming due to potential national security and public order threats. The government enforced the ban by December 2024, subsequently codifying it into law in 2025 via the Anti-POGO Act. According to officials, licensed operators had already ceased operations prior to the implementation of the SOPs. Agencies will now concentrate on unlawful operators, developing legal cases, recovering assets, and preventing any re-establishment of the offshore gaming paradigm. Furthermore, these regulations incorporate provisions for victim assistance facilitated through interagency collaboration. This establishes a singular framework for governmental enforcement and support nationwide, replacing disparate actions by various departments. This article is provided by a third-party. AsiaGameHub (https://asiagamehub.com/) makes no warranties regarding its content. AsiaGameHub delivers targeted distribution for iGaming, Casino, and eSports, connecting 3,000+ premium Asian media outlets and 80,000+ specialized influencers across ASEAN.
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Pihak Berkuasa Persekutuan AS menuduh askar Tentera Darat AS yang memperoleh AS$400,000 daripada taruhan di Polymarket berkaitan penangkapan Maduro Berita

Pihak Berkuasa Persekutuan AS menuduh askar Tentera Darat AS yang memperoleh AS$400,000 daripada taruhan di Polymarket berkaitan penangkapan Maduro

(SeaPRwire) - Gannon Ken Van Dyke, seorang askar yang ditempatkan di Fort Bragg, North Carolina, membantu merancang dan melaksanakan Operation Absolute Resolve, satu misi berani yang menyaksikan Tentera AS menangkap bekas diktator Venezuela Nicolás Maduro. Bagaimanapun, pihak atasannya tidak menyedari bahawa Van Dyke mempunyai lebih banyak kepentingan dalam misi itu selain daripada penculikan tersebut: Dia juga secara rahsia membuat 13 pertaruhan di laman pasaran ramalan Polymarket bahawa AS akan menyerang atau Maduro akan ditangkap sebelum 31 Januari. Menurut Jabatan Keadilan AS, pertaruhan Van Dyke memenangkannya $409,881, tetapi kini pertaruhan askar itu telah memberinya sesuatu yang lain: satu siri pertuduhan jenayah berkaitan dengan dagangan orang dalam yang membawa kemungkinan hukuman penjara selama beberapa dekad. “Gannon Ken Van Dyke didakwa mengkhianati rakan-rakan seperjuangannya dengan menggunakan maklumat sulit untuk keuntungan kewangan sendiri,” kata Penolong Pengarah Kanan FBI James C. Barnacle Jr., dalam satu kenyataan yang mengumumkan pertuduhan itu. Menurut Jabatan Keadilan, Van Dyke menggunakan maklumat sulit yang diperolehnya sebagai sebahagian daripada perancangan misi untuk membuat pertaruhan yang berjaya. Dia berbuat demikian walaupun telah menandatangani perjanjian tidak pendedahan yang melarangnya daripada mendedahkan maklumat sensitif berkaitan operasi ketenteraan. Polymarket adalah platform di mana pengguna mengambil kedudukan dalam apa yang dipanggil kontrak acara yang menawarkan kemungkinan berubah-ubah untuk pelbagai senario kehidupan sebenar, daripada pilihan raya, perlawanan sukan, hingga cuaca, dan di mana pengguna mengambil kedudukan “ya” atau “tidak” pada kontrak tersebut. Dalam kes pertaruhan Van Dyke, dia mengambil kedudukan Ya pada pertaruhan seperti “U.S. Forces in Venezuela . . . by January 31, 2026”, “Maduro out by . . . January 31, 2026”, “Will the U.S. invade Venezuela by . . . January 31,” dan “Trump invokes War Powers against Venezuela by . . . January 31.” Pada beberapa hari selepas penangkapan Maduro, beberapa siri laporan muncul dalam akhbar yang menonjolkan pertaruhan luar biasa ini. Sebagai tindak balas, Van Dyke cuba menyembunyikan jejaknya dengan memadam akaunnya daripada Polymarket dan menukar akaun e-mel yang terikat dengan pertukaran mata wang kripto di mana dia pada mulanya menyimpan kemenangannya. Apabila pasaran ramalan semakin popular secara mendadak, laporan mengenai dagangan orang dalam semakin menjadi biasa. Sebagai contoh, pada bulan Februari, pesaing utama Polymarket Kalshi mengumumkan ia telah melarang seorang pekerja Mr. Beast yang membuat pertaruhan berdasarkan maklumat orang dalam berkaitan tugasnya, dan minggu ini syarikat itu mengumumkan ia telah melakukan perkara yang sama terhadap beberapa calon politik yang telah bertaruh pada perlumbaan mereka sendiri. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Iran memantulkan ‘tindakan balas’ di Selat Hormuz, menangkap kapal yang berkaitan dengan milyarder yang dekat dengan Trump, Macron

(SeaPRwire) - Ketegangan meningkat di Selat Hormuz pada 22 April selepas IRGC Iran merampas dua kapal dalam apa yang penganalisis huraikan sebagai pembalasan 'tit-for-tat' terhadap AS. Dan satu kapal itu dikaitkan dengan keluarga pengangkutan jutawan yang berkait dengan Presiden Donald Trump dan Emmanuel Macron.Video yang disiarkan di TV negara Iran kononnya menunjukkan askar IRGC merampas kapal kontena di Selat itu, kata Reuters pada hari Khamis.Satu kapal, MSC Francesca, adalah milik MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, yang diasaskan oleh jutawan Itali Gianluigi Aponte dan kini dikawal oleh dua anaknya, Digital telah mengetahui."Kira-kira 20 orang Iran bersenjata lengkap menyerang kapal itu. Kelasi berada di bawah kawalan Iran, pergerakan mereka di kapal adalah terhad tetapi Iran merawat mereka dengan baik," kata saudara mara salah seorang kelasi MSC Francesca kepada Reuters."Kapal itu berlabuh 9 batu nautika dari pantai Iran. Perundingan antara MSC dan Iran sedang berlangsung, kelasi kami baik-baik saja," kata menteri hal ehwal maritim Montenegro, Filip Radulovic, kepada penyiar negara RTCG.Syarikat risiko maritim Windward AI menunjuk kepada taktik 'tit-for-tat' IRGC memandangkan rampasan kapal MSC baru-baru ini.Ini berikutan sekatan tentera laut AS yang dikenakan pada 13 April, dengan Tehran memberi amaran pembalasan selepas pasukan AS juga merampas kapal Iran."IRGC menyerang tiga kapal. Ia juga menangkap dan membawa dua daripadanya — MSC Francesca dan Epaminondas — manakala Euphoria berjaya melarikan diri," kata pengasas bersama Windward AI Ami Daniel kepada Digital."Ini adalah latihan 'tit-for-tat' oleh IRGC, yang bersama Houthi, telah lama mendakwa MSC berkaitan dengan Israel."Aponte, pemilik dan pengerusi, mempunyai isteri Yahudi, dan MSC membuat panggilan di Israel; walau bagaimanapun, semua kapal besar juga melakukan perkara yang sama."Diego Aponte, anak Gianluigi, telah membuat 'kepentingan dengan kalangan Trump', lapor Bloomberg pada 13 April.Dia juga membantu menyusun mesyuarat White House November 2025 dengan pemimpin perniagaan Switzerland yang membawa kepada perjanjian awal untuk mengurangkan tarif 39% yang dikenakan ke atas Switzerland semasa musim panas.Sepanjang tahun lepas, hubungan MSC dengan White House juga meletakkan bapa Gianluigi Aponte sebagai pemain utama dalam perjanjian bernilai $19 bilion dengan Li Ka-shing, apabila MSC dan BlackRock bergerak untuk memperoleh dua pelabuhan Terusan Panama di bawah tekanan dari Trump untuk meletakkan mereka di tangan 'mesra', menurut laporan.Dengan nilai bersih sekurang-kurangnya $37 bilion, menurut Bloomberg Billionaires Index, adalah Gianluigi Aponte dan isterinya, Rafaela Aponte-Diamant, yang kelihatan bergaul dengan pemimpin dunia.Pengerusi eksekutif MSC dan Rafaela telah diambil gambar bersama Presiden Perancis Emmanuel Macron.Rafaela juga dilaporkan berkaitan dengan Alexis Kohler (ibunya dikatakan sepupu beliau), yang berkhidmat sebagai setiausaha agung Macron dari Mei 2017 hingga 14 April 2025, dan digambarkan sebagai 'otak kedua Macron'.Kapal keluarga Aponte, yang membawa kira-kira 40 orang krew, telah dibawa ke arah pelabuhan Bandar Abbas Iran oleh tentera laut Iran, kata sumber kepada Reuters pada hari Khamis.Empat orang krew, termasuk kapten, berasal dari Montenegro, kata pegawai, manakala kementerian luar negeri Croatia mengesahkan dua warganegara Croatia juga berada di atas kapal.MSC menolak untuk mengulas, kata Reuters.Tentera Laut IRGC mendakwa kedua-dua kapal yang ditangkap 'beroperasi tanpa lesen yang diperlukan'.Menurut Lloyd’s List, MSC Francesca yang dibina pada 2008 'biasa beroperasi dalam perkhidmatan antara Pantai Barat AS, Asia dan Teluk Timur Tengah'.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pakar nuklear memberi amaran bahawa ‘hak’ uranium Iran adalah mitos, berkata Trump tepat untuk kekal tegas kewangan

Pakar nuklear memberi amaran bahawa ‘hak’ uranium Iran adalah mitos, berkata Trump tepat untuk kekal tegas

(SeaPRwire) - Di tengah pertukaran pandangan yang penuh ketegangan antara Presiden Trump dan kepemimpinan Iran yang berpecah belah mengenai tuntutan rejim itu untuk mengekalkan sistem pengayaan nuklear, pakar terkemuka mengenai program senjata atom Iran menyokong matlamat yang teguh Panglima Tertinggi untuk membubarkannya. Salah satu titik perbezaan utama semasa perbincangan sengit antara Tehran dan Washington berpusatkan tuntutan Iran bahawa rejim itu mempunyai hak untuk mengayakan dan memiliki uranium tahap senjata — bahan yang diperlukan untuk membina bom atom. Pertembungan berkenaan uranium terayakan mungkin menjadi isu pemecah perjanjian utama apabila dan jika pusingan perbincangan seterusnya untuk mencapai perjanjian nuklear diadakan di Pakistan. Penerima jawatan Kementerian Luar Negeri Iran, Esmael Baqaei, menolak tuntutan Trump dengan tegas minggu lalu di saluran televisi yang dikuasai kerajaan. "Uranium terayakan Iran tidak akan dipindahkan ke mana-mana tempat di bawah apa-apa keadaan," katanya dengan tegas. Trump mendakwa Iran telah bersetuju untuk "memberikan semula debu nuklear yang berada di bawah tanah jauh ke bawah." Presiden itu menyebut 440 kilogram uranium terayakan Iran sebagai "debu nuklear" selepas serangan tentera AS yang berterusan ke atas kemasan Iran yang menyimpan stok uranium negara itu. "Amerika Syarikat harus menekan agar keharusan melarang pengayaan Iran secara kekal dan pembubaran sepenuhnya dalam perbincangan. Pengekalan sebarang infrastruktur pengayaan oleh Iran sebagai jangkaan tamat moratorium akan membolehkan mereka menipu sebaik sahaja Trump keluar dari jawatan dan semula semula jalan ke senjata nuklear," kata Andrea Stricker, timbalan pengarah program pencegahan percambahan senjata Foundation for Defense of Democracies, kepada Digital. Jonathan Ruhe, penyelidik strategi Amerika di JINSA, menyokong pandangan Stricker mengenai kepentingan membubarkan program pengayaan Iran. Dia memberitahu Digital "Perjanjian yang boleh diterima harus memasukkan banyak garisan merah yang dinyatakan Trump pada pentadbiran pertamanya, dan dari permulaan Perang 12 Hari musim panas lepas. Ini bermaksud larangan kekal ke atas pengayaan, pemprosesan semula dan keupayaan pembuatan senjata — dan sama pentingnya, pengesahan penuh pematuhan Iran dengan peraturan ini." Presiden Trump keluar daripada perjanjian nuklear Obama yang banyak dikritik dengan Iran, Rancangan Tindakan Komprehensif Bersama (JCPOA), pada tahun 2018. Pada masa itu Trump berkata, "Secara teori, apa yang dipanggil 'perjanjian Iran' sepatutnya melindungi Amerika Syarikat dan rakan-rakan kita daripada kegilaan bom nuklear Iran, senjata yang hanya akan membahayakan kemandirian rejim Iran. Malah, perjanjian itu membolehkan Iran terus mengayakan uranium dan, dari masa ke masa, mencapai ambang pecah keluar nuklear." Ruhe berkata, "JCPOA gagal memastikan pengesan IAEA [Badan Tenaga Atom Antarabangsa] boleh memantau dan menyemak keseluruhan program Iran dan pematuhannya dengan perjanjian ini. Masalah ini semakin teruk dalam dekad yang lalu, kerana Iran secara sistematik menghalang pengesan." Dia berkata, "Pembicara Iran sentiasa melambatkan perbincangan dan elak memberikan jawapan yang jelas. Mereka masih berpendapat masa berada di pihak mereka, dengan blokade mereka menyakiti ekonomi global dan gudang senjata peluru berpandu mereka sedang disediakan semula untuk konflik baharu. Trump harus menekan agar Tehran memberikan jawapan yang pasti, dan bersedia untuk operasi baharu. "Sebagai kisah amaran: pasukan Obama mula-mula memasuki perbincangan nuklear dengan garisan merah yang ketat, tetapi kemudian mereka membiarkan Iran menentang garisan mereka, mengabaikan tarikh akhir dan mengurangkan tuntutan kita sehingga kita akhirnya mendapat JCPOA," kata Ruhe. Iran adalah penandatangan Perjanjian Pencegahan Percambahan Senjata Nuklear (NPT) yang mengikatnya untuk tidak mengayakan uranium untuk tujuan tentera. Namun, laporan risikan AS dan Eropah telah mendokumentasikan aktiviti percambahan haram Iran. Ruhe berkata, "Rejim ini secara sinis mahu kedua-duanya: mereka menegaskan NPT memberikan 'hak' untuk pengayaan aman, tetapi mereka melanggar langkah keselamatan perjanjian itu. Dengan menegaskan 'hak' ini, mereka cuba menjadikan isu teras tertentu tidak boleh dinegosiasikan. Mengikut logik ini, mereka harus berhak mengekalkan keupayaan pengayaan, jadi persoalannya kemudian menjadi berapa banyak dan apa yang perlu diberikan AS sebagai balasan untuk pengorbanan yang sepatutnya oleh Iran." Dia meneruskan, "Seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh nama Perjanjian Pencegahan Percambahan Senjata Nuklear, ini adalah perjanjian untuk mencegah percambahan, bukan untuk menggalakkan pembangunan nuklear." Stricker berkata Rafael Grossi, ketua IAEA, baru-baru ini menyatakan bahawa, "adalah khayalan bahawa NPT secara khusus menyebut 'pengayaan' dalam klausa kegunaan aman. Selain itu, permintaan undang-undang utama dari Majlis Keselamatan PBB adalah agar Iran berhenti mengayakan dan kembali mematuhi kewajipan pencegahan percambahan senjata nuklearnya. Selama hampir 25 tahun, IAEA tidak dapat menyimpulkan bahawa semua bahan nuklear dan aktiviti Iran adalah untuk kegunaan aman." Dia menambah bahawa "program pengayaan Iran bermula melalui pembelian haram dan kemasan rahsia, di bawah program senjata nuklear yang merancang untuk menggunakan uranium terayakan sebagai bahan api. Iran jelas menyimpan bahan untuk pecah keluar senjata nuklear yang jelas."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Kapal yang dirampas oleh warga Iran yang ‘bersenjata lengkap’ di sepanjang Selat Hormuz telah dibawa ke arah pelabuhan: laporan

(SeaPRwire) - Dua kapal kontena yang dirampas oleh tentera Iran di Selat Hormuz telah dibawa menuju ke pelabuhan Bandar Abbas di sepanjang laluan utama itu, menurut satu laporan pada Khamis. Pengawal Revolusi Iran mendakwa pada Rabu bahawa kapal-kapal tersebut, yang dikenal pasti sebagai MSC Francesca dan Epaminondas, beroperasi tanpa kebenaran yang sewajarnya dan telah mengubah suai sistem navigasi, tuduhan yang tidak dapat disahkan secara bebas. "Kira-kira 20 warga Iran yang bersenjata lengkap menyerbu kapal itu. Pelaut berada di bawah kawalan Iran, pergerakan mereka di atas kapal adalah terhad, tetapi warga Iran melayan mereka dengan baik," kata seorang saudara kepada seorang tawanan di atas salah satu kapal kepada Reuters pada Khamis berkaitan salah satu rampasan itu. Media itu memetik sumber sebagai berkata bahawa kedua-dua kapal itu — yang diuruskan oleh Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) — telah dibawa menuju ke Bandar Abbas, dengan jumlah 40 anak kapal di atasnya. "Kapal itu berlabuh sembilan batu nautika dari pantai Iran. Perundingan antara MSC dan Iran sedang berlangsung, pelaut kita baik-baik sahaja," Filip Radulovic, menteri hal ehwal maritim Montenegro, dipetik oleh Reuters sebagai berkata kepada televisyen negara di sana. Sebelum dirampas pada Rabu, kapal-kapal itu melaporkan terkena tembakan berhampiran selat itu, menekankan keadaan yang semakin tidak menentu di salah satu laluan perkapalan paling kritikal di dunia. Situasi itu berlaku selepas tentera AS baru-baru ini merampas sebuah kapal kargo yang berdaftar di Iran di Teluk Oman ketika ia menghampiri perairan Iran pada Ahad. Kapal itu, Touska, masih dalam tahanan AS sementara tentera Amerika terus memeriksa apa yang dikatakan oleh sumber keselamatan maritim kepada Reuters sebagai kargo "dua guna" — bahan yang boleh berfungsi untuk tujuan awam dan ketenteraan — berikutan pelayaran dari Asia. Tentera AS juga terus menguatkuasakan sekatan ke atas pelabuhan Iran pada Khamis. Setakat ini, tentera AS telah mengalihkan 33 kapal sejak permulaan sekatan terhadap Iran, kata Komando Pusat AS pada Khamis. Morgan Phillips dari Digital menyumbang kepada laporan ini. Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pemimpin Keamanan AI berkumpul di Washington sambil risiko meningkat—and Mythos menambah tekanan

(SeaPRwire) - Selamat datang ke Eye on AI, bersama wartawan AI Sharon Goldman. Dalam edisi ini: Ahli Republikan terkemuka mendesak parti untuk menjauhi lobi AI bernilai $300 juta…Penipuan model AI menakutkan kerana terlalu bagus….Model AI baharu Anthropic mencetuskan amaran global. Semasa Anthropic Mythos mendorong gelombang berita baharu minggu ini—menonjolkan kedua-dua keupayaan termajunya dan betapa mudahnya sistem sedemikian disalahgunakan—saya menuju ke sebuah bilik persidangan di luar Washington, D.C. Di sana, sekumpulan pengamal keselamatan AI, penetap piawaian, dan pakar dasar dari pelbagai sektor telah berkumpul untuk memikirkan rupa sebenar keselamatan AI. Di luar industri, singkatan mereka—SANS, NIST, CoSAI, OWASP—mungkin tidak bermakna apa-apa. Namun dalam dunia keselamatan, mereka membantu menetapkan peraturan yang diikuti oleh organisasi di seluruh dunia. Tetapi buat masa ini, peraturan tersebut ketinggalan. Saya telah dijemput untuk menyertai perbincangan tersebut ketika organisasi berlumba-lumba memasukkan AI ke dalam segala-galanya—menyerahkan data sensitif dan aliran kerja kritikal—walaupun sistem yang sama itu menjadi sasaran yang lebih menarik bagi musuh. Mempengerusikan sesi tersebut ialah Rob van der Veer, ketua pegawai AI di platform perisian Software Improvement Group dan pengasas AI Exchange di komuniti keselamatan OWASP. Sistem seperti Mythos, katanya, mempercepatkan sejauh mana kerentanan dapat ditemui—dan mengalihkan keseimbangan kepada penyerang. “Mereka menunjukkan bahawa kelemahan dalam sistem AI kini boleh ditemui dengan lebih pantas dan secara besar-besaran—sering kali sebelum pembangun menyedarinya,” katanya. “Ini mengalihkan keseimbangan kepada penyerang dan mengurangkan ruang untuk kesilapan.” Setakat ini, kebimbangan mengenai Mythos kebanyakannya tertumpu pada keupayaannya dan model yang serupa dalam mencari kerentanan yang dipanggil "zero-day" dalam perisian tradisional, tetapi mereka juga boleh menemui kerentanan dalam model dan sistem AI yang semakin banyak digunakan oleh perusahaan di seluruh organisasi mereka. Masalahnya ialah kebanyakan organisasi tidak bersedia untuk menangani kebanyakan kebimbangan keselamatan AI yang sudah jelas dan yang baharu yang bakal tiba. Terdapat keperluan yang semakin meningkat untuk panduan praktikal—bagaimana untuk mengenal pasti ancaman khusus AI, dan apa yang perlu dilakukan mengenainya. Tetapi bidang ini masih terpecah-belah, dengan rangka kerja yang bertindih, cadangan yang bersaing, dan sedikit persetujuan tentang di mana untuk bermula. Cara untuk mengamankan sistem AI masih belum mantap Malah beberapa asas asas masih belum mantap. Apakah maksud mengukur sama ada sistem AI itu selamat? Bagaimanakah ia harus berbeza merentasi kes penggunaan, infrastruktur, atau alat pihak ketiga berbanding model asas? Patutkah panduan memberi tumpuan kepada keupayaan, atau hasil? Gary McGraw, pengasas bersama Berryville Institute of Machine Learning, menunjuk kepada jurang teras: penanda aras hari ini cenderung untuk mengukur sejauh mana sistem AI dapat melaksanakan tugas keselamatan—bukan betapa selamatnya sistem itu sendiri. Syarikat perlu mengingati perbezaan itu ketika menilai alat dan pertahanan mereka. McGraw memberi amaran seawal 2019 lagi bahawa mengamankan sistem pembelajaran mesin akan menjadi "salah satu perjuangan keselamatan siber yang menentukan bagi dekad seterusnya." Detik itu kini telah tiba. “Meskipun ini adalah cara untuk mengingatkan diri kita tentang asas-asas,” katanya, “sementara kita cuba mentakrifkan apa sebenarnya keselamatan pembelajaran mesin.” Satu lagi kebimbangan penting ialah tiada set pagar pelindung yang terhad yang benar-benar kukuh terhadap prompt permusuhan, kata Apostol Vassilev, penyelia pasukan penyelidikan yang bekerja dalam keselamatan AI di National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), sebahagian daripada Jabatan Perdagangan A.S. “Ini bermakna keselamatan sistem AI bukanlah masalah statik—yang boleh diselesaikan sekali dan selesai,” katanya. Tidak seperti banyak kerentanan perisian tradisional yang boleh ditampal, keselamatan AI memerlukan pendekatan yang lebih dinamik: sentiasa mengemas kini pagar pelindung untuk menangani eksploitasi yang diketahui, menjalankan pasukan merah dalaman untuk mendedahkan prompt permusuhan baharu, menampal pertahanan sebelum penyerang menyerang, dan mengutamakan ketahanan supaya perusahaan dapat mengehadkan kesan—dan pulih dengan pantas daripada—eksploitasi yang tidak dapat dielakkan. “Pada akhirnya, matlamatnya adalah untuk mencapai keseimbangan yang menyukarkan dan memerlukan kos tinggi bagi penyerang untuk mencari eksploitasi baharu,” tambahnya. “Tetapi itu hanya boleh berlaku jika perniagaan melabur dalam menerima pakai dan mengekalkan postur dinamik ini.” Mirip dengan peralihan kepada pengamanan perisian Namun, ramai peserta mesyuarat itu tetap optimis industri akan mengejar. McGraw menyatakan bahawa keselamatan telah melalui peralihan seperti ini sebelum ini, seperti ledakan perisian pada pertengahan 90-an. “Kita tidak perlu panik apabila perisian membanjiri dunia,” katanya. “Saya masih ingat apabila bank menyedari, 'Ya Tuhan, kami adalah syarikat perisian.'” Pada saat-saat seperti ini, naratif yang disampaikan oleh syarikat seperti Anthropic dan OpenAI boleh mendahului realiti, amarnya. “Keselamatan suka cerita yang baik dengan longgokan barang rosak yang terbakar dan pasukan bomba datang untuk menyelamatkan,” katanya. “Saya masih optimis bahawa kita sentiasa membuat kemajuan ke arah kejuruteraan keselamatan yang lebih baik. Kita boleh mengambil apa yang telah kita pelajari dan kita boleh mengaplikasikannya kepada pembelajaran mesin.” Dan itulah sebabnya mesyuarat seumpama ini mengenai penyelarasan industri penting, kata van der Veer. “Menyelaraskan piawaian dan panduan merentasi inisiatif mengurangkan perpecahan, meningkatkan kejelasan, dan memberikan pengamal laluan yang koheren ke hadapan,” jelasnya. “Ia membolehkan organisasi bergerak pantas tanpa kehilangan kawalan.” Dengan itu, berikut adalah lebih banyak berita AI. Sharon Goldmansharon.goldman@.com @sharongoldmanArtikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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