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Bybit to Launch Indonesia Platform Following Majority Acquisition of NOBI
DUBAI, UAE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched a locally operated platform in Indonesia following its majority acquisition of PT Enkripsi Teknologi Handal (formerly NOBI). The move establishes Bybit Indonesia as a regulated local entity operating under the supervision of Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). The move reflects Bybit's regulatory-first expansion strategy, under which the company enters new markets through
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ADI Chain and ZIGChain Collaborate to Drive Institutional Grade Real-World Assets and Tokenization through Stablecoin Native Infrastructure
The collaboration brings together ADI Chain's institutional capabilities through a sovereign-grade blockchain and settlement infrastructure with ZIGChain’s origination, tokenization, and distribution capabilities, targeting receivables financing, PayFi, SME working capital, and private credit as the first phase of a broader productive finance partnership ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADI Chain and ZIGChain have entered a strategic collaboration to advance sta
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The Foley Collection Debuts With The Addition Of New Brasada Ranch Acquisition
New identity reflects the company's evolution into a leading owner, developer and operator of distinctive luxury hospitality destinations Brasada Ranch Brasada Ranch (Oregon) BEND, Ore., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foley Entertainment Group's hospitality division today unveils The Foley Collection, a new united portfolio identity that brings together its distinctive collection of luxury hotels, private homes, restaurants, wedding and event venues, and destination experiences. Marking the f
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Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2026 of $27.4 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.17. Second quarter 2026 results compare to first quarter 2026 net income of $27.4 million and EPS of $1.13. "Westamerica’s second quarter 2026 results benefited from the Company’s low-cost operating principles. The annualized cost of funding interes
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RE-ISSUED WITH FULL POLLING Canadians Support a National Waterbomber Fleet to Fight Ever Worsening Wildfires in Canada
CALGARY, Alberta, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- De Havilland Canada, manufacturers of the De Havilland Canadair 515 waterbomber, released a study undertaken by Pollara on the perceptions of Canadians towards wildfires and wildfire response. From coast-to-coast, Canadians believe that wildfires have become worse over the last decade and they believe a federal investment in a national waterbomber fleet that can be accessed by the provinces when needed is essential to protecting Canada during w
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Digital.Marketing Launches Custom AI Software Platform for On-Site Content and Off-Site Link Building
New proprietary platform helps clients create search-optimized website content and scalable off-site content designed to support digital PR, authority building, and organic search visibility Seattle-Tacoma, WA, Washington, United States, July 16, 2026 -- Digital.Marketing, a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, paid media, content marketing, and AI-driven digital marketing services, today announced the development of a custom artificial intelligence s
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Greystone Real Estate Capital Closes Second LIHTC Multi-Investor Fund at $137 Million, Surpassing over $240 Million in Equity in First Year of Multi-Investor Platform
NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greystone Real Estate Capital, a national tax credit syndicator and subsidiary of Greystone Select Incorporated (and together with its direct and indirect subsidiaries, "Greystone”), today announced the closing of Greystone Affordable Housing Fund II LP, a $137 million multi-investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) fund. The fund will support the development and preservation of approximately 1,960 affordable housing units across 20 properties in
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Jeppesen ForeFlight Brings Largest Product Line-Up, New Promotions to EAA AirVenture 2026
Innovative Line-Up Centers on Pilot Safety, Integration and Ease of Use Special Booth Promotions and Pricing Discounts Include Jepp Charts, NavData, Renewals and More Twelve Dedicated Training Forums Scheduled AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeppesen ForeFlight is bringing a sweeping wave of new products, upgraded features, special pricing, promotions and more at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The offerings span artificial intelligence, panel-connected cockpit hardware, aviation i
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New Report Highlights the Greenbelt’s Critical Role in Supporting Ontario’s Long-Term Sustainability
Greenbelt Foundation’s new report examines Ontario’s Greenbelt through the lens of biocapacity, revealing that its ecosystems are nearly three times more productive per hectare than the rest of the province. TORONTO, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ontario’s Greenbelt provides nearly three times more biocapacity per hectare than the rest of the province, according to The Ecological Value of Ontario’s Greenbelt, a new Greenbelt Foundation report produced by York University’s Ecological Footprin
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AKC Canine Health Foundation Earns Top Ratings from Two Leading Independent Charity Evaluators
RALEIGH, N.C., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC) Canine Health Foundation® (CHF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs through scientific discovery, is proud to announce it has earned its 8th consecutive Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and Four-Star (100%) rating from Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator awarded its highest distinction to CHF following an independent review of the Foundation’s financial health, accountability
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Chocolate Returns to No. 1 and Butter Pecan Surpasses Vanilla Ahead of National Ice Cream Day
IDFA survey finds cones, hot fudge and neighborhood ice cream trucks remain American favorites Washington, D.C., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chocolate has reclaimed the title of America’s favorite ice cream flavor, while butter pecan has scooped past vanilla for second place, according to the International Dairy Foods Association’s latest National Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey. Ahead of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, IDFA is serving up the latest findings on how Amer
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Newsweek Names America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2026
Aetna, Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones, Honeywell, Five Below, PNC, Shell Among 5-Star Winners NEW YORK, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, today announced America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2026, recognizing U.S. employers that are setting the standard for family-friendly workplace policies, caregiver support and employee well-being. Among this year’s 5-star winners are Aetna, Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones, Honeywell, Five Below
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Aptorum Group Provides Update on DiamiR Biosciences Merger
Post-Merger company, Niki BioSolutions, Inc., to Trade on Nasdaq Under Ticker "NIKI” Aptorum Group Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Share Split and Delaware Redomestication in Connection with the Merger The Merger is Expected to Close in July 2026 NEW YORK, NY, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptorum Group Limited, a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability (NASDAQ: APM) ("Aptorum Group” or "Aptorum” or "Company”), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unme
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Alibaba's Amap Unveils ABot-World AI Models That Generate Interactive Video and 3D Scenes for Hours on a Single GPU
BEIJING, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amap, Alibaba's location-based services platform, has released a pair of generative AI models that can produce interactive video and three-dimensional scenes in a unified framework, with the ability to run continuously for more than an hour on a single consumer-grade graphics processor. The models, including ABot-World-0 and ABot-3DWorld-0, are designed to overcome key limitations in the emerging field of "world models"-AI systems that simulate physical env
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Angelini Pharma Completes Acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals
The Italian pharma company grows its presence in the U.S. market and strengthens its global leadership in Brain Health and Rare DiseasesCompletion of the transaction gives Angelini Pharma ownership of Catalyst’s product portfolioThe transaction is being carried out with the participation of funds managed by BlackstoneCDP Equity approves €1 billion investment in Angelini PharmaItaly remains a strategic production and scientific hub ROME and CORAL GABLES, Fla., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An
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JETEX ENHANCES ITS CSR STRATEGY AND PARTNERS WITH THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
Jetex Enhances Its CSR Strategy and Partners with the World Food Programme Jetex is partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help raise awareness of global hunger and amplify opportunities for charitable giving across its international network. Dubai, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jetex is partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) to help raise awareness of global hunger and amplify opportunities for charitable giving across its international network. Through a dedicated awaren
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US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members were appointed by Trump. But the finished product unveiled Wednesday differs from that version in a few aspects, including that it is not made of
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Wærenskjold sprints to his 1st stage win at the Tour de France, Pogačar protects his lead
NEVERS, France — Norwegian rider Søren Wærenskjold sprinted to victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France and Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on Wednesday. Wærenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a host of other riders in a sprint finish that seemed inevitable on the relatively short and flat 161.3-kilometer (100.2-mile) route from Vichy to Nevers in central France. It's the 26-year-old Wærenskjold's first stage win, and ca
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SingWealth Holdings Expands Regional Presence with PFP Capital Limited Launch in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SingWealth Holdings today announced the official launch of its Hong Kong-based asset management arm, PFP Capital Limited ("PFP Capital"), marking a significant milestone in the Group's regional footprint and advancing its long-term multi-market business strategy. Celebrating the official launch of PFP Capital Limited with key leaders from SingWealth Holdings & PFP Capital - William Ng, Simon Ng, Wendy Zhang, Linda Tan, Jeffrey Chow, Shawn Lim, Wong Soon L
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USPTO Launches AI Image Search in Trademark Search System, Powered by Clarivate
LONDON, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, is proud to support the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in launching an AI assisted image search within its public trademark search system, TM Search. This new capability allows users to upload and compare images against the U.S. trademark register and has been selected and awarded a contract by the USPTO. Using AI‑assisted image search technology delivered by Clar
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RedBox Storage Completes Portfolio Acquisition, Expanding Hong Kong Footprint with Doubled Operating Network
HONG KONG, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RedBox Storage ("RedBox"), a premier professional storage operator in Hong Kong, today announced the completion of a portfolio acquisition comprising 17 strata assets across the city. The transaction immediately doubles RedBox's self-storage network, bringing its total operating footprint to 16 locations across Hong Kong, and extends RedBox's presence into new submarkets, including Hung Hom, Shek Mun and Kwai Chung. The acquisition increases RedBox's tota
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Invitation to Multitude AG’s H1 2026 Results Presentation - Join us virtually on 13 August
Zug, 16 July 2026 - Multitude AG, a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, SMEs, and institutional clients, ("Multitude”, "Company” or "Group”) warmly invites financial analysts, investors, and media to its H1 2026 results presentation webcast. The event will be held virtually on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at 10:00 am CEST. Please follow the link to register for the webcast: https://multitude.events.inderes.com/q2-2026 Contact: Adam Han
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HTX H1 2026 Performance Report: Nearly $900 Billion in Trading Volume, Top Asset Surged 620%, Driving Long-Term Value Through Wealth Opportunities, Liquidity, and Security
PANAMA CITY, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first half of 2026 has concluded. It was a turbulent six months for the crypto market, marked by rapid sector rotations across AI, RWA, stablecoins, and TradFi. As market opportunities shift rapidly and narratives rise and fall, traders and investors are asking one key question: Which platform can identify emerging trends first while remaining secure and reliable enough to earn their trust? For over 59.49 million registered users worldwide, HTX
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