Bitget Invites Affiliates to Split "The Missing 40%" Revenue Plus $1 Million USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is inviting traders and content creators to claim their share of revenue that most exchanges keep to themselves. The Missing 40% campaign launches today with a $1 million USDT prize pool, built around a single premise: guaranteed 40% of the fees generated by an affiliate's community go back to the affiliate.

The program paid out more than $20M in commissions to over 300k registered affiliates globally, with $600+B in trading volume attributed to affiliate-referred users in the past 30 days. The Missing 40% campaign is designed to bring in the next wave of creators, community managers, and active traders who have yet to claim the revenue they are already generating for someone else.

The split is straightforward. Once a referred user reaches $10,000 in trading volume within their first 30 days, the affiliate earns a 40% commission on every trade that user places for life. At 40% from day one, it is the highest starting rebate in the industry. For retail traders who do not run a public community, Bitget also offers a self-affiliate option — a way to reclaim 40% of their own trading fees without needing an audience at all.

Affiliates manage their share through a personalized dashboard with monthly analytics reports covering conversions, commissions earned, and user behavior insights — giving a clear, ongoing picture of how referred activity translates into income.

Application process is designed to be fast. Applicants need either 100 social media followers or 500 community members to qualify, with a 24-hour review turnaround. Bitget structured the entry requirements this way deliberately. Most competing programs set thresholds that shut out smaller creators before they have a chance to grow, leaving real revenue on the table for both sides.

"Content creators and community builders put real work into growing their audiences, and that work directly drives trading activity on our platform. The least we can do is make sure they see a meaningful return to it. The Missing 40% campaign is our way of saying we take that partnership seriously, a permanent 40% split from day one, lifetime earnings on every referred user, and no hoops to jump through to get there," said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.

The $1 million USDT prize pool supports campaign rewards, activation bonuses, and milestone incentives throughout the program. Affiliates who submit their application during the campaign period will receive a 600 USDT futures experience voucher package upon approval. The launch follows Bitget's Boost Month initiative in November 2025, which drove meaningful growth in affiliate sign-ups and community engagement across the platform.

Full program details and applications are available HERE.

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.

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OXFORD NANOPORE PARTNERS A.D.A.M. INNOVATIONS TO ADVANCE GENOMIC SEQUENCING IN JAPAN

From left to right: Dr. Iri Sato Baran, Genesis Healthcare (A.D.A.M Innovations), Vice Chair of the Board Ambassador Julia Longbottom, British Embassy Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Michel Mommejat, Genesis Healthcare (A.D.A.M Innovations), CEO and Executive Director Gretchen Weightman, Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Senior Vice President Commercial and General Manager APAC, Dr. Toshiharu Furukawa, LDP, Chair of Medical Information Policy and Genomic Medicine, House of Councillors, Hirokazu Shimoda, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, Senior Director

KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Oxford Nanopore Technologies and A.D.A.M. Innovations (Japanese corporate name Genesis Healthcare Co) announced an international collaboration to accelerate advanced genomic sequencing and medicine applications in Japan.

The partnership aims to develop and deploy comprehensive nanopore sequencing technology across the Japanese genetic testing market, according to Oxford Nanopore in a statement.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Vice President Commercial and General Manager APAC, Gretchen Weightman commented that the joint force will help bring rapid, scalable sequencing directly into clinical pathways and strengthen scientific ties between the United Kingdom (UK) and Japan.

Meanwhile, A.D.A.M. Innovations President, Michel Mommejat noted that Oxford Nanopore’s innovative platform opens new possibilities for clinical genomics in Japan and is intended to enhance diagnostic capability and advance the nation’s genomic precision medicine.

The initial phase will establish Oxford Nanopore’s information-rich, real-time sequencing technology within A.D.A.M. Innovations’ advanced genetic testing portfolio. This integration is expected to enable rapid and precise genomic testing across multiple disease areas.

The long-term goal is to introduce new clinical workflows validated under Japan-specific standards, supporting scalable sequencing of DNA fragments of any length. Sequencing that captures complete genomic information is poised to expand testing accuracy beyond existing technologies.

A memorandum of understanding was signed at the British Embassy in Tokyo, in an event supported by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom.

The initiative aligns with the UK-Japan Health Memorandum of Cooperation and reflects a broader increase in bilateral life sciences collaboration, strengthening industrial cooperation and accelerating translational research for patient benefit.

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AM BEST DOWNGRADES PETRONAS CAPTIVE INSURER ENERGAS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- AM Best has downgraded the financial strength rating to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a-” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of Malaysia’s Energas Insurance (L) Limited (ENERGAS).

In a statement, the global credit rating agency said the outlook of these credit ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable from negative.

The ratings reflect ENERGAS’ very strong balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The assessment also factors in neutral support from its parent company, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Malaysia’s national oil and gas company.

The rating downgrades reflect a trend of deterioration and increased volatility in ENERGAS’ operating performance in recent years, with higher-than-expected frequency of large losses resulting in large underwriting deficits for the company. Underwriting performance in 2025 remained negatively impacted by adverse loss experience, soft market conditions and reserve strengthening.

However, ongoing portfolio remediation measures are expected to support earnings recovery over the medium term, while investment income continues to provide a strong contribution to overall profitability.

ENERGAS’ balance sheet strength remains supported by robust risk-adjusted capitalisation, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio. The insurer maintains a conservative investment portfolio, largely allocated to cash, deposits and high-quality government and corporate bonds.

AM Best also noted that ENERGAS relies significantly on reinsurance to manage risk accumulation, which may expose the company to changes in reinsurance capacity and pricing.

As a single-parent captive insurer to Petronas, ENERGAS benefits from access to the group’s insurance risks. However, its underwriting portfolio remains concentrated by business line and geography, particularly in upstream and downstream energy risks in Malaysia.

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SMITHS DETECTION SELLS 2,000TH HI-SCAN 6040 CTIX SCANNER

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March (Bernama) -- Smiths Detection has announced the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, a 3D X-ray scanner designed to enhance aviation security screening through high-resolution computed tomography images and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automatic detection.

The system is deployed at more than 100 airports across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas, helping improve screening efficiency and passenger flow.

In locations where regulations permit, passengers are no longer required to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, helping reduce congestion at airport security checkpoints.

“Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions.

“This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience,” said Smiths Detection Vice President Commercial, Matt Clark in a statement.

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become widely adopted in aviation security, with its upgradeable platform designed to adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining operational efficiency.

Smiths Detection will showcase the system at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, where visitors can see live demonstrations of the technology and its application in airport checkpoint screening.

Smiths Detection is a global provider of threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence, helping enhance safety and facilitate efficient passenger movement worldwide.

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EIG’S MIDOCEAN ENERGY EXPANDS GORGON LNG STAKE THROUGH JERA ACQUISITION

 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, announced it has signed definitive agreements with JERA Co Inc (JERA) to acquire JERA Gorgon Pty Ltd, which holds a 0.417 per cent interest in the Gorgon LNG project.

Following the transaction, MidOcean’s stake in Gorgon will increase to 1.417 per cent. The deal also includes JERA’s 0.735 per cent interest in the Ichthys LNG project, which will be subsequently transferred to an existing Ichthys joint venture participant.

In a statement, MidOcean Chairman and EIG Chief Executive Officer (CEO), R. Blair Thomas said the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategy to build a scaled, globally diversified LNG business anchored by high-quality assets.

Meanwhile, MidOcean CEO, De la Rey Venter highlighted the incremental uncontracted equity volumes and the long reserve life of Gorgon, emphasising the potential to capture value across commodity cycles.

JERA Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Low Carbon Fuel Officer, Ryosuke Tsugaru noted the importance of Australia as a reliable LNG supplier and the value of ongoing collaboration with MidOcean to support long-term energy security in the region.

The acquisition strengthens MidOcean’s portfolio by increasing its exposure to large-scale, long-life, integrated LNG assets operated by Chevron.

In parallel, MidOcean and JERA plan to explore further collaborations globally across LNG and related energy transactions, aiming to establish a strategic alliance to pursue disciplined growth and unlock additional value across the LNG value chain.

Gorgon LNG, supplied by the Gorgon and Jansz-Io gas fields offshore Western Australia, consists of three LNG trains with a combined nameplate capacity of roughly 15.6 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), alongside domestic gas and condensate production supported by extensive onshore and offshore infrastructure on Barrow Island.

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

UBS acted as financial advisor to MidOcean, with White & Case serving as legal counsel.

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EXPEREO NAMES KEVIN BROWN AS COO TO DRIVE GLOBAL OPERATIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Expereo, a leading global Managed Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, has appointed Kevin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its focus on operational integration, efficiency, and scaling customer and supplier-facing functions worldwide.

In a statement, Expereo Chief Executive Officer, Ben Elms said that Brown’s appointment provides a single point of executive ownership, enabling faster decision-making, clearer operational integration, and stronger execution, marking a key milestone in the company’s next phase of growth.

Meanwhile, Brown said: “I am joining Expereo because it sits at the centre of one of today’s most critical business needs – secure, resilient global connectivity.

“I look forward to driving operational excellence, accelerating transformation, and strengthening the customer experience.”

Brown will oversee operational strategy, transformation delivery, and performance across all customer and supplier-facing functions, working closely with Expereo’s Digital Office to advance its digital transformation.

He brings extensive global leadership experience across telecom, cybersecurity, and Software as a Service (SaaS), most recently serving as NCC Group Global COO, where he built and scaled operating models to drive customer experience, efficiency, and growth.

Previously, Brown led BT’s cybersecurity business, establishing a strong track record of transforming operations into engines of value creation at scale.

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AIRWALLEX POSTS TRIPLE-DIGIT REVENUE GROWTH IN SINGAPORE

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has reported strong financial year 2025 performance in Singapore, delivering triple-digit revenue growth for the second consecutive year, with a 107 per cent increase year-on-year and transaction volume rising 93 per cent over the same period.

Airwallex General Manager for Asia-Pacific (APAC), Arnold Chan said: “2024 was our launchpad, and 2025 solidified our lead in Singapore. In 2026, we will look to seal our leadership position across the region, building upon our momentum in Singapore.

“By staying agile to our customers’ needs and deepening our strategic partnerships, we are ready to deliver yet another standout year by driving growth for both Airwallex and the businesses that rely on our financial infrastructure to achieve their global ambitions.”

Airwallex in a statement said it also strengthened its local footprint in 2025, welcoming customers such as Minor Hotels, HipVan, and Lovet, while continuing to support brands such as GlobalTix, Endowus, and Love, Bonito in managing their global financial operations.

Along with its strong commercial momentum, Airwallex’s Singapore headcount grew by 62 per cent in 2025 with hires across its corporate, commercial, and product, engineering and design functions. The company also plans to grow its headcount by more than 70 per cent by the end of 2026.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with regional and global growth ambitions have been a key driver of Airwallex’s growth in Singapore. A survey of 250 local SME decision-makers conducted by Censuswide between Feb 9 and 17 provided insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by this segment.

According to the survey, rising expenses have sharpened into a critical challenge, with nearly three-quarters of SMEs (73 per cent) citing it as a top concern in 2026, up from 62 per cent in 2025, underscoring mounting pressure on margins and operating models.

In addition, SMEs are pivoting from aggressive broad-market expansion to more focused regional growth strategies. Among SMEs planning to expand overseas, more than 97 per cent intend to do so within the next 18 months, suggesting that many are approaching regional expansion with more deliberate planning.

Furthermore, 67 per cent of SMEs remain optimistic about the global business environment. Confidence in Singapore remains strong, with 70 per cent agreeing that the government provides sufficient and accessible support for SMEs expanding overseas.

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