DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 22 September 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, have released their second digital art drop as part of their partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing. The limited-edition collection of 200 NFTs were sold via Dutch auction on Sept. 20, and sold out within one hour for a total of 74.5 ETH ($168,434).
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The collection: “Pursuit” by Per Kristian Stoveland, launched in conjunction with the Japan Grand Prix,and holders of the original Velocity Pass NFT had exclusive access to the auction. In the 24 hours since launch “Pursuit” has racked up over 106ETH ($113,433) in secondary sales. Sales of Per Kristian Stoveland’s open edition collection “Echo of Intensity” are ongoing on Bybit.
Per Kristian Stoveland, who designed the collection, is a generative artist hailing from Oslo, Norway. “Pursuit” is the second release as part of the Velocity Series, a revolutionary Web3 experience that brings together the talents of the world’s premier digital artists.
Drawing on his mastery of generative art and his innovative use of p5js, a creative coding framework, Per K’s collection encapsulates the raw power and velocity of Oracle Red Bull Racing’s RB19 race car. The collection is a symphony of light streaks that tear through desolate landscapes, igniting a captivating dance of dust. As part of the Velocity Series, “Pursuit” is curated in collaboration with AOI, a foundation for emerging art and technology.
“Bybit and Oracle Red Bull Racing are proud to pioneer the future of art and technology through the Velocity Series,” said Anndy Lian, head of partnerships at Bybit. “This collaboration transcends traditional boundaries, ushering in a new era where speed, creativity, and digital art harmoniously intersect.”
The Velocity Series showcases the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and creative expression, offering art enthusiasts, collectors, and racing fans the chance to engage with this fusion of art and racing data.
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Former president of BlackRock, former CEO of NHSX, and former Director of GCHQ bring wealth of industry experience from finance, healthcare, and national security
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantexa, the global leader in Decision Intelligence (DI) solutions for the private and public sectors, announced today that it has appointed three industry luminaries to its Advisory Board. These hires include Ralph Schlosstein, former CEO of Evercore and former President of BlackRock, Matthew Gould, former CEO of NHSX, and Sir Jeremy Fleming, Former Director of GCHQ. These distinguished leaders bring a wealth of expertise in finance, healthcare, and national security to Quantexa.
The expansion of Quantexa’s Advisory Board comes at a pivotal time for the organization, following the completion of a $129 million Series E funding round, led by GIC, where Quantexa joined an elite group of UK tech companies reaching breakout unicorn status. It was also announced this year that Quantexa will invest over $155M in the global AI industry over the next three years to help clients advance the use of AI to protect, optimize, and grow their organizations. By 2027, Quantexa’s total global investment in AI will reach more than $250M.
Ralph Schlosstein, former CEO of Evercore and former President of BlackRock, brings decades of experience in investment banking to Quantexa’s Advisory Board. His distinguished career includes playing a strategic role in helping the world’s largest asset management firm go public. Ralph’s financial acumen will play a pivotal role in shaping corporate strategy initiatives.
Matthew Gould, former CEO of NHSX, joins Quantexa’s Advisory Board, after serving as the British ambassador to Israel between 2010 and 2015, where Gould helped to launch the UK-Israel Technologies Hub – an initiative run in Tel Aviv to forge technology partnerships between UK and Israeli companies. More recently, Matthew leveraged his extensive background in healthcare to play a pivotal role in advising NHS on initiatives throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. At NHSX, Gould has been responsible for harnessing the power of data and technology to improve healthcare delivery. Matthew’s deep expertise will help Quantexa identify the economies and industries for strategic focus and make decisions on commercial strategy.
Sir Jeremy Fleming, Former Director of GCHQ, and former Deputy Head of MI5, joins the Advisory Board with more than 30 years of experience in intelligence and technology. His extensive background includes developing the National Cyber Security Centre, where he strived to make the UK the safest place to live and do business online. With a passion for making technology use in government more transparent, Sir Fleming will enhance Quantexa’s capabilities in addressing emerging threats and opportunities.
“We are pleased to welcome Ralph Schlosstein, Matthew Gould, and Sir Jeremy Fleming to our Advisory Board,”said Vishal Marria, CEO of Quantexa.“Their collective expertise in finance, healthcare, and national security will be invaluable as we continue to develop cutting-edge decision intelligence solutions that address the evolving needs of the market.”
“Quantexa’s AI-enabled technology allows its customers to protect, optimize, and grow their organizations with efficiency and transparency,”said Ralph Schlosstein, former CEO of Evercore and former President of BlackRock. “I believe Quantexa is well-positioned to capture the opportunities ahead and increase its share of the emerging Decision Intelligence category. I am looking forward to supporting the executive team as they work to accelerate their organic and inorganic growth strategy.”
“It’s an exciting time for me to be joining Quantexa’s Advisory Board, at this critical stage of growth for the company,”said Matthew Gould.“Quantexa’s innovative approach to helping customers in the private and public sectors make data their most valuable utility is revolutionizing decision making across multiple industries. I look forward to working alongside the talented team at Quantexa to connect data and drive better outcomes for organizations.”
Sir Jeremy Fleming, Former Director of GCHQ commented “I’m thrilled to be part of a company at the forefront of AI innovation. I look forward to combining my experience with Quantexa’s impressive capabilities, which will continue to shape how their customers use data to protect businesses and citizens.”
With the help of its Advisory Board, Quantexa remains dedicated to empowering organizations to make trusted operational decisions through innovative Decision Intelligence solutions. For more on Quantexa’s Leadership team, visit here.
About Quantexa
Quantexa is a global data and analytics software company pioneering Decision Intelligence that empowers organizations to make trusted operational decisions by making data meaningful. Using the latest advancements in big data and AI, Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence platform uncovers hidden risk and new opportunities by providing a contextual, connected view of internal and external data in a single place. It solves major challenges across data management, KYC, customer intelligence, financial crime, risk, fraud, and security, throughout the customer lifecycle.
The Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform enhances operational performance with over 90% more accuracy and 60 times faster analytical model resolution than traditional approaches. Founded in 2016, Quantexa now has more than 650 employees and thousands of users working with billions of transactions and data points across the world. The company has offices in London, Dublin, New York, Boston, Washington DC, Toronto, UAE, Malaga, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Brussels, Melbourne, Sydney, and Singapore. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 22 September 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, is proud to introduce an industry first for crypto exchanges: Perp Protect, an automated risk management tool. Perp Protect acquires options contracts automatically to hedge long and short positions offering easy downside protection.
Perp Protect has been developed by Bybit and is not available on any of the top crypto exchanges. It offers users peace of mind without compromising their investment strategy by suggesting options contracts that protect against price action going against them.
Traders anticipating market volatility can stay ahead of the curve by leveraging Perp Protect to secure their positions in volatile markets. Its automatic options acquisition is based on intelligent recommendations to ensure that they are well-prepared to navigate market fluctuations.
Inexperienced perpetual traders can also gain the confidence using Perp Protect’s reliable protection layer. It empowers them to explore the world of perpetual trading while minimizing potential losses.
Using Perp Protect requires just two clicks. It’s designed for user convenience, ensuring that its benefits can be accessed effortlessly. Secondly, Perp Protect’s intelligent algorithm continuously evaluates market conditions to offer optimal downside protection and costs as low as 2% of a user’s initial margin.
“As we witness the evolution of crypto, it is essential that traders have access to tools that not only enhance their experience but also mitigate the risks associated with this dynamic market,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “With Perp Protect, we are proud to offer a solution that brings ease and security to traders of all levels.”
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24WPC welcomed over 10,000 visitors, over 5,000 delegates and registrants from 111 countries
CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 24th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) has come to a close after five days of engaging conversations centered on the theme “Energy Transition: The Path to Net Zero”. The Organising Committee for Canada (“OCAN”) is proud to share that the 24th WPC saw over 10,000 unique visitors to the exhibition, over 5,000 delegates in attendance at the Congress, and registrants from 111 countries.
“The 24th WPC has been an incredible success,” said Denis Painchaud, President & CEO, OCAN. “We hit all our topline numbers and have received incredibly positive feedback about the overall experience from participants. I want to thank attendees, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors, as well as our Board, organizing team, employees, contractors and volunteers for making this a truly special event. I would also like to thank Minister Wilkinson, Premier Smith and Mayor Gondek for their participation and support. This event has been a win for the global energy industry, the Canadian energy industry, for Canada and for Calgary.”
“We are thrilled to celebrate the progress achieved during a week of productive and engaging dialogue at the 24th WPC,” said Pedro Miras, President, WPC Energy. “WPC Energy’s vision is to facilitate an open dialogue around oil, gas, energy and its products with participation from around the world. We look forward to continuing these important conversations as we look forward to the 25th WPC taking place in Saudi Arabia in 2026.”
Notable highlights from the 24th WPC included:
The Opening Ceremony took place on Sunday, September 17 which included a ceremony to officially mark the transition from World Petroleum Council to a new name, WPC Energy. The Opening Ceremony also included a keynote address from the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada and remarks from Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta and Jyoti Gondek, Mayor of Calgary.
Day one of the Congress featured a Ministerial Dialogue with HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud. This included an MOU signing to officially pass organizing privileges of WPC to Saudi Arabia, which will be hosting the 25th edition in Riyadh in 2026. Following this session, WPC Energy President Pedro Miras presented Aramco President & CEO Amin Nasser with the prestigious WPC Dewhurst Award, recognizing his leadership and contributions to the oil and gas industry.
The exhibition floor was heavily populated all four days, attracting visitors and delegates alike to discover features including the Carbon Tech Expo, Canada House, Digital Poster Plaza and Sustainability & Social Responsibility Pavilion. Sponsors and attending organizations have stated that they enjoyed a tremendous amount of business success at the event and felt that they achieved full value for their investments.
Feedback from attendees has consistently highlighted the strength of WPC’s speaker panels. The programme included seven plenary sessions, daily luncheon panels, ministerial sessions with global participation, CEO strategic sessions and technical forums, with government representatives, CEOs, academics and more from around the world.
Congress proceedings concluded with the WPC Excellence Awards (WPCEA), presented Thursday afternoon. These awards distinguish companies, institutions or any public or private organization engaged in the oil and gas industry for promoting or operating with high excellence standards. The 2023 WPCEA recipients included:
WPCEA for Social Responsibility:
Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit III Plaju: Lighting More Hopes – Indonesia (Small Company)
Marun Petrochemical Company: MAHSHAHR Deserves the Best – Iran (Large Company)
WPCEA for Technological Development:
Micro-Bac International: Bacterial application for environmental and economical improvements in SWD assets – USA (Small Company)
Saudi Aramco: Sensor Ball – Saudi Arabia (Large Company)
WPCEA for Gender & Inclusion
Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO): Women of Tomorrow – A strategic initiative for Gender & Inclusion – Bahrain
Calgary welcomed people from all over the world to participate in WPC. Hotels, restaurants and event spaces all opened their doors to delegates and visitors – a true demonstration of Calgarian hospitality and a major contributor to the overall success of the event.
Recognizing our Sponsors
OCAN is pleased to recognize the Diamond, Platinum and Elite sponsors of the 24th WPC for their support: Accenture, Aramco, CNPC, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Energy, Sinopec, Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Cenovus Energy, Pathways Alliance, Repsol, Suncor, bp, Bennett Jones, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Chevron, Deloitte, Enbridge, ExxonMobil | Imperial, Petrobas, PwC Canada, S&P Commodity Insights, Sonangol EP and WestJet. OCAN would also like to recognize its government partners including PrairiesCan, the Government of Alberta and the City of Calgary for their funding and in-kind contributions and support.
To learn more about what took place at the 24th WPC, please visit www.24wpc.com. To stay connected to WPC Energy and updates regarding the 25th WPC in Riyadh in 2026, please visit www.world-petroleum.org.
About the World Petroleum Congress
Held every three years in WPC Energy member countries, the World Petroleum Congress is the world’s premier oil, gas and energy forum that attracts the attendance of heads of state, energy leaders and technical experts who discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing the world’s petroleum and energy resources for the benefit of all. Under the theme of “Energy Transition: The Path to Net Zero,” the 24th WPC in Calgary featured a multi-stream conference, including strategic and technical sessions, an international exhibition covering 225,000 ft2, programming for young professionals, and special events such as Canada Night, Women’s Networking Breakfast, Ministerial Reception, Excellence Awards and much more.
The information presented at the Congress, as well as the discussions and debates around the progressive programme topics, will help to define realistic, workable paths forward for the global energy industry to achieve a net zero future.
About WPC Energy
Established in 1933, WPC Energy, formerly World Petroleum Council, is a non-advocacy, non-political organization with charitable status in the U.K. and has accreditation as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) from the United Nations (UN). WPC Energy is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable management and the use of the world’s energy resources for the benefit of all. WPC Energy conducts the triennial World Petroleum Congress, covering all aspects of the industry including management of the industry and its social, economic, and environmental impact.
For information about the 24th World Petroleum Congress, contact: Rebecca Hurl, Brookline Public Relations
E-mail: rhurl@brooklinepr.com www.24wpc.com
Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Daina, Oil and Environment Minister, Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, participated in the Ministerial Consultations on Funding Arrangements for Responding to Loss and Damage.
The meeting was co-chaired by Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Foreign Minister, UN Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27) President, and Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-designate.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Bin Daina stressed the need to remove all obstacles that impede rapid and effective access to financial and technical resources to reduce the losses and damages resulting from climate change, calling for reaching practical outcomes that can be adopted during COP28, set to be hosted by the UAE in order to achieve climate security and sustainable development goals.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met at the United Nations headquarters in New York the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The two sides reviewed the remarkable relations of friendship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Federative Republic of Brazil, and the advanced level of bilateral cooperation in various fields. They discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation in the economic, trade and investment fields, and means of developing it at all levels to meet the aspirations of the two countries, in addition to a number of issues of common concern.
The meeting was attended by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Jamal Fares Al-Ruwaei, and the delegation accompanying the Foreign Minister.
Radio Bahrain and Bahrain Television have prepared a variety of pogrammes and talk shows marking Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day.
They are within a comprehensive plan, including specialised programmes, and joint broadcasting with the Saudi TV and GCC radio stations, prepared to mark the occasion and express the pride of the kingdom, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and all its citizens in sharing with Saudi Arabia its celebrations of its glorious National Day, in recognition of the deep-rooted bilateral relations, and Saudi Arabia’s pivotal regional role.
In this regard, Radio Bahrain Director, Yunes Salman, said that the station has harnessed all its potential to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s National Day, noting that Radio Bahrain, Radio Riyadh and other GCC countries’ radio stations will broadcast a joint programme.
He added that 14 short spots and six special reports had recorded. They focus on the historical Bahraini-Saudi relations and joint cooperation, in addition to the pioneering role of Saudi women, the growth of the tourism and entertainment sector, NEOM, and the strides of Saudi sports sector.
Bahrain Television Director, Qais Hassan Al-Dossari, said that Bahrain TV has adopted a fixed slogan on the occasion, including the flags of the two kingdoms, under the theme “Together Forever”.
Bahrain TV’s celebrations of the Saudi National Day include mainly three two-hour live broadcasting periods, he said, noting that the coverage includes news reports, interviews and talk shows presented by anchors wearing shawls decorated with the Saudi flag.
A media delegation will also be dispatched to Riyadh to prepare reports and conduct interviews with Saudi guests.
Al-Dossari asserted that Bahrain TV will broadcast varied news reports, programmes and patriotic songs throughout the day, as the kingdom marks the Saudi National Day as a national occasion, based on the depth of the long-standing relations between the two brotherly peoples.
HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi participated today in the preparatory ministerial meeting for the ‘Summit of the Future’, which was held on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. (QNA)
The Kingdom’s leadership and people are currently living in an atmosphere of celebration of the National Day, on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of its founding, based on a sound approach and a lofty message, continuing the process of construction and development until this era under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Kingdom has achieved high rates in terms of development, economic reform, growth, and expansion in various sectors. Today, it has become one of the twenty largest economies in the world, the largest and strongest economy in the Middle East, and the largest oil exporter in the world. The wheel of development did not stop at this point, as the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 was approved, entitled to diversify non-oil sources of income.
During the last period, many vision plans were implemented, and their initiatives bore fruit with more success than expected, and economic reforms were implemented that had clear positive results.
The launch of the Saudi Vision 2030 came as a cornerstone for a modern renaissance of the Kingdom that meets the high aspirations of the Saudi people, who view this vision with optimism and work to achieve it with passion because of its ambitious plans reflecting the aspirations of all segments of society and shape all aspects of their lives.
The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 paid great attention to tourism, as it approved a number of decisions to develop this sector. The Kingdom also established a number of huge and ambitious projects, including the NEOM project, the Qiddiya project, the Red Sea project, and the AMAALA project, and attracted the largest investors in the sector of building commercial complexes in the region as well as organized its tourist seasons in all regions, the most important of which is Riyadh Season.
Among the established facts imposing themselves when evaluating the Saudi experience is that the strong will, sincere determination and firm desire to advance the process of construction and progress is a distinct and prominent characteristic of the leaders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the era of its founder, King Abdulaziz. The Kingdom’s journey represents rich stages full of achievements that were embodied in consolidating the foundations of development in the Kingdom, and building a solid national economic base that placed it in the ranks of productive and exporting economic powers, in addition to enabling the Saudi person to catch up with development in the world thanks to the comprehensive renaissance achieved in the Kingdom, especially in the scientific and educational aspect. This position has contributed to activating the Kingdom’s role in the international group, whether through the United Nations, which it participated in its founding, or through the international institutions emanating from it and other international bodies and organizations.
The Kingdom’s development included all sectors according to well-studied plans and concrete practical steps on the ground, and set specific dates for other projects to be a tributary of growth and development. From a political standpoint, Saudi Arabia today is considered an essential pillar for establishing security and peace regionally and globally, owing to its international great status and its wise policy, which has achieved great successes that are credited to the Kingdom in the balance of power and the great diplomatic work it is undertaking.
Saudi Arabia is an important regional and global political center, as it has hosted a number of important political summits. The great economic power strengthened the Kingdom at the level of the global economy as it is a member of the G20 and an important player in global energy markets. Tt has worked wisely to balance energy markets in the most difficult circumstances as recognized by the world, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. (MORE)
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, met at the United Nations headquarters today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Roberto Álvarez, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the General Assembly.
The two sides discussed the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their development at all levels. They also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations to promote cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Washington, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Jamal Fares Al-Ruwaei, and the delegation accompanying the Foreign Minister.
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