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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Bitget Launches Community Product Officer Program With Up to 3,000 USDT in Rewards
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the Bitget Community Product Officer Program, a new initiative designed to bring users closer to the product development process and create a direct channel between the community and Bitget’s product teams. Built around, “You speak, we build,” the program invites users to share feedback, test features, submit ideas, ultimately helping shape future product development across the Bitget ecosystem.
Running from June 15 to June 26, the first phase of the program encourages participants to contribute product suggestions, experience reports, strategy-sharing content, and feature feedback. Contributions will be evaluated based on originality, product value, practical insights, and potential impact on the user experience.
Participants will compete for a range of rewards, including three Star Product Experience Officer awards worth between 1,000 and 3,000 USDT each. Additional prizes include Best Product Ideas awards worth 100 USDT each, Best Product Experience Report awards worth 50 USDT each, and Best Strategy Sharing awards worth 20 USDT each. Community participants will also be eligible for random airdrops, merchandise and contribution rewards throughout the campaign.
“Some of the best product ideas come from the people using the platform every day because they’re the ones experiencing the friction firsthand,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Crypto has always been built on participation, and some of the strongest products in this industry are shaped through open dialogue with the community. The Community Product Officer Program creates a direct channel for users to share ideas, challenge assumptions and be part of building a better platform together.”
Beyond cash rewards, the initiative creates a long term pathway for community members to contribute directly to Bitget’s product evolution. Through Bitget Fan Club, the company has already seen how engaged users can help strengthen communities, surface valuable feedback and improve the user experience. The Community Product Officer Program builds on that foundation by creating a closer connection between users and product teams, giving contributors greater opportunities to shape the features and tools they want to see on the platform.
The launch reflects Bitget’s continued focus on community-led innovation as the platform expands across crypto, tokenized assets, equities, commodities, AI-powered trading tools, and multi-asset services. By opening more of the product development process to users, Bitget aims to strengthen the connection between product builders and the communities they serve.
The Bitget Community Product Officer Program is now open to eligible participants worldwide.
To become a Community Product Officer, visit here, learn more about the program 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.
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.
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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
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Last Chance to Be a Part of K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, Application Closes on June 17

Applications for K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026 close on June 17, offering global startups the opportunity to join South Korea’s flagship government-backed acceleration program. (Image: KSGC)
SEOUL, South Korea, June 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- While most acceleration programs offer exposure, KSGC 2026 delivers something harder to find: actual business momentum in Korea through deal meetings, capital conversations, and corporate partnerships that translate into revenue and growth.
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That distinction has drawn 21,537 applicants since 2016, making KSGC, now in its 11th year, the most successful consequential inbound program in Asia.
Where Deals Get Made
KSGC provides potential collaborations to selected startups with 20+ of Korea’s leading conglomerates for structured Proof-of-Concept (PoC) engagements, offering co-development opportunities with industry leaders seeking innovation partners. A single PoC in Korea can open an entire regional supply chain.
Alongside PoC, KSGC facilitates continuous business matchmaking throughout the program, including targeted introductions to corporates, distributors, and strategic partners across AI, biotech, fintech, smart manufacturing, mobility, and energy.
Where Capital Meets Founders
At COMEUP 2026, South Korea’s largest startup festival, KSGC participants pitch before Korea’s most active venture capital and CVC investors, with follow-on conversations facilitated by KSGC organizers. Exclusive private IR sessions bring founders face-to-face with leading VCs and CVCs, offering a level of investor access few programs in Asia can replicate.
Where the Numbers Speak
KSGC 2026 distributes KRW380 million in equity-free prize money to the top 20 teams and KRW250 million in scale-up grants to the top 8. With participation and commercialization support included, total equity-free backing reaches up to KRW950 million.
Korea as the Entry Point for Asia
For global startups, KSGC is not the destination. It is where the Asia chapter begins. The corporate networks, investor relationships, and market credibility built through the program become the foundation for expansion across Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond. KSGC alumni have gone on to establish Korean entities, secure enterprise contracts, and raise follow-on capital across the broader region.
Open to non-Korean-founded startups under seven years old (ten for deep-tech), across any industry. No Korean entity required.
Phase 1 is conducted 100% online, with 80 teams selected to participate in the program. Applications close June 17, and interested startups should apply without delay.
Applications close June 17, 2026 (15:00 GMT+9). Apply at ksgc.global or contact apply@ksgc.global.
About KSGC
Funded by MSS, managed by KISED, operated by GCCEI. Since its launch in 2016, helping hundreds of international startups build a commercial presence in Korea and Asia.
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Bitget Makes Professional US Stock Market Data Free
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 12 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced free Level 2 market data for US stocks, becoming one of the first trading platforms to offer professional-grade market depth information to eligible users at no additional cost.
Level 2 market data has historically been associated with professional trading desks and institutional participants due to the cost of exchange data licensing. By making these tools available to eligible users at no additional cost, Bitget is lowering one of the longstanding barriers between retail and professional market access, while providing deeper visibility into order flow and liquidity conditions.
The feature provides access to Nasdaq TotalView and Blue Ocean market data feeds, offering up to 40 levels of bid and ask depth, depth charts, and real-time trade information across US pre-market, regular trading hours, after-hours, and overnight sessions. Eligible users who qualify for VIP 1 through trading volume or VIP 3 through asset holdings can access the service free of charge, amounting to annual savings of up to $276 compared with traditional market data subscriptions.
The launch follows the announcement of Bitget's Stocks 2.0, which has expanded access to equities, ETFs, stock perpetuals, tokenized assets, and multi-asset trading tools. As the lines between crypto and traditional markets continue to blur, traders increasingly expect the same level of market intelligence and execution tools regardless of asset class.
“Crypto makes financial opportunities more open and accessible,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “In traditional markets, data and insights come at a premium. We’re eradicating that by making professional grade stock market data available to our users, who can now access tools that were once limited to a small segment of the market.”
This further expands Bitget's Universal Exchange vision, where crypto assets and tokenized financial instruments live together, operating within a unified trading environment. By combining professional-grade market infrastructure with multi-asset access, Bitget continues building toward a trading experience where users can navigate global markets from a single platform.
For more information, visit 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.
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/6d83c5a1-52e2-4800-bed7-53748ef2b0d9
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
SMARTSTREAM CUTS CTSL RECONCILIATION TIME TO UNDER FIVE MINUTES
In a statement, Smartstream said the implementation delivers a fully automated, straight-through reconciliation workflow, enabling CTSL to improve operational efficiency, accuracy and auditability.
“This go-live demonstrates how AI-driven data automation can address complex data structures and file formats, delivering measurable efficiency gains and improved accuracy. We look forward to continuing our partnership with CTSL as their needs evolve,” said Smartstream Regional Director, APAC, Radha Pillay.
Meanwhile, Comrade Trustee Services General Manager Member Services, Freddy Manihoru said moving to Smartstream’s Air had transformed the company's reconciliation processes.
“What was previously a highly manual and complex process is now fully automated, enabling us to accurately manage our members' contributions and ensure that no contributions are missed or inconsistent,” he said.
According to Smartstream, CTSL operates in a complex data environment, reconciling multiple file types, including fixed-length files and PDFs that require advanced matching logic.
CTSL adopted Air for its ability to handle diverse data structures, custom integrations and ETL-based transformations, delivering high automation and match rates while replacing manual data collection and Excel pre-processing.
Smartstream said Air uses AI to automate reconciliations, improve match rates and provide full auditability across complex and high-volume data environments, supporting scalability, control and operational resilience.
-- BERNAMA
Monday, June 8, 2026
MAVENIR, TEXTNOW WIN BEST MVNO AND INDUSTRY COLLABORATION AWARD
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Software company Mavenir and TextNow, an ad-supported wireless service provider in the United States (US), have jointly won the Best MVNO and Industry Collaboration award at the MVNOs World Awards in Amsterdam.
According to a statement, the award recognises the companies' collaboration in redefining real-time entitlement control for freemium, ad-supported and paid mobile services operating at scale across the US and Canada.
“This award is a testament to what becomes possible when BSS and Core are truly integrated. TextNow pushed the boundaries of what an MVNO can be, and Mavenir's architecture rose to meet that ambition,” said Mavenir Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pardeep Kohli.
Meanwhile, TextNow CEO, Derek Ting said Mavenir's integrated platform gave the company real-time control over the customer experience while improving operating efficiency at scale.
Mavenir's integrated Business Support System (BSS), Converged Charging System (CCS), Packet Core and IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) were deployed as a unified control plane, enabling real-time enforcement of entitlement changes such as ad engagement, SIM activation, plan upgrades and quota exhaustion.
The deployment increased eSIM activations from two per cent to 94 per cent of all new activations within six months, while the number of paid wireless subscribers more than doubled year on year.
In addition, the deployment, built on a 5G-first, active-active geo-redundant design, delivers 99.999 per cent availability for carrier-grade operations.
A no-code and low-code configuration model has accelerated time-to-market by decoupling offer creation from engineering cycles, while direct SIM ownership enabled wider eSIM adoption and improved the customer activation process.
-- BERNAMA
NORTH ATLANTIC FRANCE TO LAUNCH TENDER OFFER FOR REMAINING NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES SHARES
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France announced its plans to launch a simplified mandatory tender offer for the remaining shares of North Atlantic Energies that it does not already own, offering 28.93 euros per share. (1 Euro = RM4.66)
The announcement follows North Atlantic France's acquisition of an 82.89 per cent stake in the company, formerly known as Esso S.A.F., which was completed on Nov 28, 2025, at a price of 26.19 euros per share.
In a statement, the company said it will not seek to implement a squeeze-out procedure as part of the offer, allowing remaining shareholders to retain their holdings if they choose not to tender their shares.
North Atlantic France said the offer will be filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) after the completion of an independent expert's review.
Offer documentation, including the independent expert's fairness opinion on the financial terms of the transaction, will be submitted to the AMF for approval. The offer will open only after the AMF issues its compliance decision.
North Atlantic France is part of Canada-based North Atlantic, an energy and fuel distribution company with operations spanning fuel retail, wholesale distribution and marine bunkering services.
-- BERNAMA