VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange recorded a 45.5% year-over-year increase in trading volume growth and secured the #6 spot in global market share among centralized crypto exchanges at the close of 2025, according to the latest Market Share of Centralized Crypto Exchanges by Trading Volume report by CoinGecko.
The CoinGecko report, a widely referenced industry benchmark, ranks exchanges based on annual trading volume and share relative to the global centralized exchange landscape. Bitget’s 6.4% market share at the end of 2025 reflects significant momentum, driven by its innovative product suite. Bitget’s strong showing in this independent research highlights the exchange’s expanding footprint and competitive differentiation in the digital asset trading landscape.
“We’re proud to see Bitget’s continued growth reflected in CoinGecko’s report,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “The trust community has placed in us is attributed to the security we’ve built over the years, holding one of the largest market shares in crypto means we build to scale and with UEX we see this come into real life.”
Over the past year, Bitget accelerated its transition toward a Universal Exchange model, expanding beyond crypto-native markets into multi-asset trading. This included the beta rollout of Bitget TradFi, enabling users to trade commodities, indices, FX, and metals such as gold alongside crypto derivatives, as well as the expansion of tokenized stock futures, which saw strong uptake during global earnings cycles. These additions complemented Bitget’s core strengths in spot and derivatives liquidity, allowing traders to respond to macro events without leaving a crypto-native environment.
CoinGecko’s report positions Bitget’s performance within a broader trend of users gravitating toward platforms that combine depth, flexibility and resilience. As trading activity increasingly spans crypto, macro assets, and on-chain products, exchanges capable of supporting this convergence are capturing a growing share of market attention. As Bitget enters 2026, the company continues to build on its growth trajectory with an expanded product suite, enhanced trading infrastructure, and ongoing investments in community trust and platform reliability.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/91c7d1fe-3346-4ac0-81b0-e04542972dee
SOURCE: Bitget Limited
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
--BERNAMA
Thursday, February 5, 2026
DMITRY SHUBOV: REGULATORY CLARITY BOOSTS US FUNDING FOR SOUTHEAST ASIAN LEGAL-TECH STARTUPS
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Investors are increasingly basing early-stage funding decisions for Southeast Asia’s United States (US)-focused legal-technology startups on regulatory readiness and market traction, according to consulting firm Dmitry Shubov Consulting.
In a statement, the firm said startups that treat legal and compliance as part of their go-to-market strategy tend to experience shorter due-diligence cycles and achieve better fundraising outcomes than those that treat compliance as an afterthought.
The firm cited an October 2025 report by Crunchbase News, which found that US investors are beginning to factor legal strategy and regulatory preparedness into their investment decisions in the legal-technology (legal-tech) and regulatory-technology (reg-tech) sectors.
“Regulatory preparedness is not just a compliance piece; it is a key part of the product-market story that investors buy into. Southeast Asian founders who prioritise compliance and legal strategy can increase their investor appeal and shorten fundraising timelines,” said Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov.
Investors are prioritising clearly defined regulatory pathways, licensing plans and market-entry playbooks, as well as data-transfer agreements, privacy and security frameworks, and risk-mitigation plans to reduce due-diligence friction.
They are also assessing repeatable and low-churn customer adoption, strong unit economics, credible go-to-market strategies such as US pilot programmes or channel partnerships, and regulatory clarity, which contribute to investment size and valuation.
In addition, documented compliance processes were cited as making startups more attractive to potential acquirers, including law firms, regulatory-technology platforms and larger software-as-a-service providers.
The firm said consulting support for early-stage legal-technology startups typically includes mapping regulatory pathways, preparing customer data flow and due-diligence documentation, translating pilot projects into investor metrics, establishing US corporate structures and documentation, and developing investor outreach and go-to-market strategies targeting cross-border and reg-tech investors.
For Southeast Asian legal-tech founders, regulatory compliance clarity is increasingly seen as a key factor by investors. Consulting firms with expertise in US market entry, such as Dmitry Shubov Consulting, can provide guidance on navigating regulatory requirements and preparing for investor due diligence.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, the firm said startups that treat legal and compliance as part of their go-to-market strategy tend to experience shorter due-diligence cycles and achieve better fundraising outcomes than those that treat compliance as an afterthought.
The firm cited an October 2025 report by Crunchbase News, which found that US investors are beginning to factor legal strategy and regulatory preparedness into their investment decisions in the legal-technology (legal-tech) and regulatory-technology (reg-tech) sectors.
“Regulatory preparedness is not just a compliance piece; it is a key part of the product-market story that investors buy into. Southeast Asian founders who prioritise compliance and legal strategy can increase their investor appeal and shorten fundraising timelines,” said Dmitry Shubov Consulting founder, Dmitry Shubov.
Investors are prioritising clearly defined regulatory pathways, licensing plans and market-entry playbooks, as well as data-transfer agreements, privacy and security frameworks, and risk-mitigation plans to reduce due-diligence friction.
They are also assessing repeatable and low-churn customer adoption, strong unit economics, credible go-to-market strategies such as US pilot programmes or channel partnerships, and regulatory clarity, which contribute to investment size and valuation.
In addition, documented compliance processes were cited as making startups more attractive to potential acquirers, including law firms, regulatory-technology platforms and larger software-as-a-service providers.
The firm said consulting support for early-stage legal-technology startups typically includes mapping regulatory pathways, preparing customer data flow and due-diligence documentation, translating pilot projects into investor metrics, establishing US corporate structures and documentation, and developing investor outreach and go-to-market strategies targeting cross-border and reg-tech investors.
For Southeast Asian legal-tech founders, regulatory compliance clarity is increasingly seen as a key factor by investors. Consulting firms with expertise in US market entry, such as Dmitry Shubov Consulting, can provide guidance on navigating regulatory requirements and preparing for investor due diligence.
-- BERNAMA
Expereo and Cato Networks Collaborate to Set New Standard for Global Enterprise Connectivity
One Network. One Partner. Zero Complexity.
AMSTERDAM & LONDON, Feb 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a bold move that redefines the enterprise networking landscape, Expereo, the world-leading managed Network as a Service (NaaS) company, and Cato Networks, the SASE leader, have announced at TechEx in London a new collaboration that will deliver a single-source, end-to-end networking and security solution for global enterprises.
This collaboration unites two world-leading experts in underlay and overlay technologies, creating a one-stop shop for enterprises looking to upgrade to a modern, secure, cloud-native network architecture.
Bringing together Cato Networks’ industry-leading SASE platform with best-in-class underlay from Expereo creates a unique proposition to solve network challenges for medium to large multinational enterprises, wherever they are in the world – all through one partnership.
Noel Hamill, CMO of Expereo, comments: “This collaboration is about eliminating complexity. Together with Cato, we’re removing the need for multiple vendors and fragmented solutions. Enterprises can now move faster, scale smarter, and operate more securely – with one platform and one global partner.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Expereo,” added Jason Pender, AVP of Global Service Providers at Cato Networks. “Our combined capabilities offer a disruptive alternative to legacy MPLS and multi-vendor chaos. This is the future of secure enterprise networking – simple and global.”
Together, Expereo and Cato will offer a converged, cloud-native solution that eliminates the need for multi-vendor complexity. Key benefits of the collaboration include:
- Unparalleled global reach, with Cato’s global backbone and 85+ Points of Presence (PoPs) and Expereo’s partners in more than 190 countries, ensuring customers are securely connected wherever they are.
- Roadmap to a digital-first experience delivered via Expereo’s best-in-class expereoOne platform that gives enterprises seamless control, real-time visibility, and continuous validation of both underlay and overlay network performance, as well as their security, and cloud environments.
- Direct on-ramps from Expereo’s underlay to Cato’s global private backbone, to deliver lower latency, higher reliability, and a smoother cloud and application experience.
With a combined addressable market of $105 billion across SASE and connectivity, this collaboration positions Expereo and Cato as clear leaders as enterprises abandon legacy MPLS and embrace secure internet-based solutions.
Through this collaboration, enterprises de-risk their AI transformation journey, delivered as fast as they want to go, seamlessly, from one provider.
About Expereo
Expereo is a world-leading Managed Network as a Service provider that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance.
Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners which acquired a majority shareholding from Seven2.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260204365248/en/
Contact
Scarlett King
+44 7534252295
Source : Expereo
--BERNAMA
Through this collaboration, enterprises de-risk their AI transformation journey, delivered as fast as they want to go, seamlessly, from one provider.
About Expereo
Expereo is a world-leading Managed Network as a Service provider that connects people, places, and things anywhere. Solutions include Global Internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Enhanced Internet. With an extensive global reach, Expereo is the trusted partner of 60% of Fortune 500 companies. It powers enterprise and government sites in more than 190 countries, with the ability to connect to any location worldwide, working with over 2,300 partners to help customers improve productivity and empowering their networks and cloud services with the agility, flexibility, and value of the Internet, with optimal network performance.
Expereo was acquired in Feb 2021, by Vitruvian Partners which acquired a majority shareholding from Seven2.
View source version on businesswire.com:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260204365248/en/
Contact
Scarlett King
+44 7534252295
Source : Expereo
--BERNAMA
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
INTERSYSTEMS WINS FOUR GLOBAL 2026 BEST IN KLAS AWARDS
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, has received four Global 2026 Best in KLAS awards, including top rankings for Acute Care EHR in Asia, Oceania and France, and for Shared Care Records in Europe.
The Global Best in KLAS awards, presented by KLAS Research, form part of its annual assessment of healthcare software and services and are based on independent feedback from healthcare organisations across multiple international markets.
The awards recognise top-performing healthcare technology solutions solely on feedback from healthcare provider organisations outside the United States, using a standardised KLAS Research evaluation methodology.
"At InterSystems, our mission has always been to build solutions as a joint effort with real end users on their real problems and opportunities in their world," said InterSystems President, Don Woodlock in a statement.
He said the four awards reflected direct feedback from clinicians and healthcare leaders using the company’s technology.
Meanwhile, KLAS Research Chief Executive Officer, Adam Gale said the Best in KLAS awards recognise vendors that consistently deliver value through strong partnerships with healthcare organisations and help providers improve patient care, outcomes and return on investment.
InterSystems TrakCare was ranked number one for Acute Care EHR in France, Asia and Oceania, reflecting feedback from healthcare organisations in each market.
InterSystems HealthShare was recognised as the leading solution for Shared Care Records in Europe, marking its third consecutive Best in KLAS award in this category, following wins in 2024 and 2025.
-- BERNAMA
 |
| InterSystems earns four Best in KLAS awards for 2026 |
The Global Best in KLAS awards, presented by KLAS Research, form part of its annual assessment of healthcare software and services and are based on independent feedback from healthcare organisations across multiple international markets.
The awards recognise top-performing healthcare technology solutions solely on feedback from healthcare provider organisations outside the United States, using a standardised KLAS Research evaluation methodology.
"At InterSystems, our mission has always been to build solutions as a joint effort with real end users on their real problems and opportunities in their world," said InterSystems President, Don Woodlock in a statement.
He said the four awards reflected direct feedback from clinicians and healthcare leaders using the company’s technology.
Meanwhile, KLAS Research Chief Executive Officer, Adam Gale said the Best in KLAS awards recognise vendors that consistently deliver value through strong partnerships with healthcare organisations and help providers improve patient care, outcomes and return on investment.
InterSystems TrakCare was ranked number one for Acute Care EHR in France, Asia and Oceania, reflecting feedback from healthcare organisations in each market.
InterSystems HealthShare was recognised as the leading solution for Shared Care Records in Europe, marking its third consecutive Best in KLAS award in this category, following wins in 2024 and 2025.
-- BERNAMA
SEENTHIS, LUMEN LAUNCH REAL-TIME ATTENTION MEASUREMENT MODEL FOR VIDEO ADS
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- SeenThis, the video advertising partner transforming how brands distribute video across the open web, has announced the next phase of its partnership with Lumen Research, the leading attention measurement company.
The collaboration introduces a proprietary SeenThis attention model, supported by a custom Lumen attention measurement tag, delivering independently verified, real-time attention insights for agencies and brands.
SeenThis Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jesper Benon in a statement said the partnership gives advertisers independently verified insight into how attention is earned on the open web and the confidence to invest where performance is proven, not assumed.
Meanwhile, Lumen CEO, Mike Follett said the collaboration brings a new perspective on the drivers of attention by measuring the technology used to deliver video advertising.
“The impact of video load times on visual attention has never been measured before, even though we have all experienced the dreaded empty grey box. It is intuitive – but exciting – to see the positive impact faster load times have on advertising attention,” added Follett.
Through extensive in-market testing, SeenThis’ adaptive streaming technology was shown to outperform legacy out-stream video across key attention metrics, confirming that the speed at which video advertising is delivered is a core driver of attention and that SeenThis’ adaptive streaming delivers video faster and more efficiently.
Initial testing shows that campaigns powered by SeenThis’ adaptive streaming delivered a 1,859 APM score (attention per 1,000 impressions), exceeding Lumen’s benchmarks across all attention metrics, including APM, viewability and in-view time.
Integrated with Lumen’s attention measurement tag, the new SeenThis attention model enables brands and agencies to measure and optimise attention using independently verified data within existing programmatic workflows.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
EF OPENS TITLE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR PRO CYCLING TEAM
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Education First (EF) has opened a unique opportunity for a new title partner to join EF Pro Cycling while remaining the team’s long-term owner and anchor investor.
According to a statement, the move aims to strengthen the team’s resources and help it compete with the largest budgets in professional cycling.
The team’s goals include winning the Tour de France Femmes within three years, building a leading development pathway in professional cycling, and securing both men’s and women’s Tours de France within the next decade using riders developed through the EF Pro Cycling system.
“This is a unique opportunity for an organisation to partner with a global team and organisation such as EF. Together, we can build a team that extends far beyond traditional sponsorship, creating lasting value and impact for years to come,” said EF Education First Global Chief of Staff and EF Pro Cycling President, Maria Norrman.
The team will continue building around key riders such as Ben Healy, Magdeleine Vallieres, Kristen Faulkner, Richard Carapaz, and Neilson Powless, who have all signed long-term extensions.
EF Pro Cycling has consistently ranked among the top teams for social media engagement since 2017 and offers one of the strongest returns on investment for title partners in professional sports, according to Nielsen Analytics.
The team is backed by long-standing partners including EasyPost, Cannondale, Wahoo, and POC, reflecting shared values and a commitment to the sport’s long-term growth.
-- BERNAMA
According to a statement, the move aims to strengthen the team’s resources and help it compete with the largest budgets in professional cycling.
The team’s goals include winning the Tour de France Femmes within three years, building a leading development pathway in professional cycling, and securing both men’s and women’s Tours de France within the next decade using riders developed through the EF Pro Cycling system.
“This is a unique opportunity for an organisation to partner with a global team and organisation such as EF. Together, we can build a team that extends far beyond traditional sponsorship, creating lasting value and impact for years to come,” said EF Education First Global Chief of Staff and EF Pro Cycling President, Maria Norrman.
The team will continue building around key riders such as Ben Healy, Magdeleine Vallieres, Kristen Faulkner, Richard Carapaz, and Neilson Powless, who have all signed long-term extensions.
EF Pro Cycling has consistently ranked among the top teams for social media engagement since 2017 and offers one of the strongest returns on investment for title partners in professional sports, according to Nielsen Analytics.
The team is backed by long-standing partners including EasyPost, Cannondale, Wahoo, and POC, reflecting shared values and a commitment to the sport’s long-term growth.
-- BERNAMA
Friday, January 30, 2026
SMART COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS HEIDI JOHNSON AS CHIEF PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Smart Communications, a technology company focused on helping highly regulated organisations engage in more meaningful customer conversations, has appointed Heidi Johnson as its Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective Jan 28.
In a statement, the company said Johnson will succeed Simon Tindal, who is retiring from Smart Communications, and will lead the company’s global innovation strategy as well as its product and technology organisation.
After more than 20 years with the company, including a foundational role in building the business, Tindal will transition from day-to-day operations and remain involved as a full-time advisor over the coming months to support a smooth transition.
Smart Communications Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Segall said Johnson brings a proven track record in building and scaling enterprise-grade platforms, with deep expertise across product, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) in highly regulated environments.
“With Heidi leading our product and technology organisation, we are well positioned to accelerate our innovation roadmap and AI vision,” said Segall.
Meanwhile, Johnson said Smart Communications is uniquely positioned at the intersection of deep domain expertise, trusted technology, and a clear vision for the future.
“The product suite is built to operate at enterprise scale, with security, compliance, and resilience at its core. I am excited to build on this foundation and accelerate our product and AI roadmap to deliver meaningful, compliant innovation for customers operating in highly regulated industries,” she added.
Johnson joins Smart Communications with over two decades of experience building and scaling end-user software as a service (SaaS) products, having held senior leadership roles at Bloomberg, IHS Markit, Komodo Health, and Carta.
She has also served as Chief Product Officer in Residence at Products That Count, providing expert insight to global product leaders, and is a mentor with MIT Sandbox, supporting the next generation of technology entrepreneurs.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, the company said Johnson will succeed Simon Tindal, who is retiring from Smart Communications, and will lead the company’s global innovation strategy as well as its product and technology organisation.
After more than 20 years with the company, including a foundational role in building the business, Tindal will transition from day-to-day operations and remain involved as a full-time advisor over the coming months to support a smooth transition.
Smart Communications Chief Executive Officer, Leigh Segall said Johnson brings a proven track record in building and scaling enterprise-grade platforms, with deep expertise across product, cloud, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) in highly regulated environments.
“With Heidi leading our product and technology organisation, we are well positioned to accelerate our innovation roadmap and AI vision,” said Segall.
Meanwhile, Johnson said Smart Communications is uniquely positioned at the intersection of deep domain expertise, trusted technology, and a clear vision for the future.
“The product suite is built to operate at enterprise scale, with security, compliance, and resilience at its core. I am excited to build on this foundation and accelerate our product and AI roadmap to deliver meaningful, compliant innovation for customers operating in highly regulated industries,” she added.
Johnson joins Smart Communications with over two decades of experience building and scaling end-user software as a service (SaaS) products, having held senior leadership roles at Bloomberg, IHS Markit, Komodo Health, and Carta.
She has also served as Chief Product Officer in Residence at Products That Count, providing expert insight to global product leaders, and is a mentor with MIT Sandbox, supporting the next generation of technology entrepreneurs.
-- BERNAMA
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)