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EINDHOVEN, Netherlands and MÁLAGA, Spain, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CUbIQ Technologies, a Dutch pioneer in quantum-safe communications for AI infrastructure, and Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), the global photonics leader, today announced a successful proof-of-concept (POC) quantum key distribution (QKD) demonstrator. The demonstration marks a major milestone in the evolution towards deployment of physical-layer security that seamlessly integrates with existing AI infrastructure and will be shown at ECOC 2026 in Málaga.

The back-end network is becoming a security problem
As AI clusters outgrow single buildings, the back-end fabric that connects servers increasingly runs over optical fiber between campuses and sites. That fiber carries the model weights, gradients and training data that represent much of an operator’s investment, and it can be tapped. Line-rate encryption protects the traffic, but its keys are exchanged by methods that give no indication that a link has been intercepted.

CUbIQ’s pluggable solution closes that gap by deriving keys from the quantum properties of the optical signal itself. An interception attempt leaves a measurable fingerprint on the link, so compromised keys are detected and discarded before use. Until now this level of protection has meant dedicated rack-mounted equipment with its own space, power and management plane, hard to accommodate in a dense AI deployment.

What is demonstrated
The POC features CUbIQ’s Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution (CV-QKD) transceiver in a QSFP-28 pluggable form factor, an innovation that integrates QKD over DWDM seamlessly into existing network infrastructure, following a zero-trust framework. CUbIQ’s compact module enables scalable, secured connections demonstrating physical-layer security, leveraging Coherent Corp’s high-performance 200G FR4 OSFP56 pluggable optical transceivers. The link is tested with a commercially available NVIDIA DGX Spark system via its ConnectX-7 interface, requiring no modification to the existing deployment.

Because the module occupies the same port as the conventional optics already in use, it carries none of the overhead of dedicated hardware: compared with conventional rack-based QKD systems, CUbIQ’s pluggable approach reduces power consumption, cost and footprint by a factor of 100.

“CUbIQ’s mission is to show practical, accessible physical layer security that can extend across AI infrastructure,” said Aaron Albores Mejia, CEO of CUbIQ Technologies. “This work with Coherent Corp. proves that quantum-safe networking can be demonstrated on the AI infrastructure that operators are already deploying.”

Seeing it at ECOC 2026
As datacenters scale up, out and across, this proof of concept shows how encrypted, quantum-safe communications can extend across AI infrastructure, and is designed to require no changes to existing deployments. Together, CUbIQ and Coherent are laying the foundation for scalable, physical-layer security that protects the next generation of AI factories against security threats. CUbIQ and Coherent are also working towards a next generation of secure, high-capacity optical pluggable transceivers.

CUbIQ is hosting the demonstrator at ECOC 2026 in Málaga, Spain, from 21 to 23 September 2026, at Booth 1051, Dutch Pavilion, ECOC Exhibition Centre, FYCMA. Appointments can be booked through the media contacts below.

About CUbIQ Technologies
CUbIQ Technologies, headquartered in Eindhoven, is a Dutch startup developing solutions for physical-layer security for AI infrastructure. Through its products, such as next-generation QKD transceiver modules, CUbIQ demonstrates a reduction in power consumption, cost and footprint by a factor of 100 compared with conventional rack-based QKD systems. CUbIQ’s pluggable solutions enable quantum-safe technologies at scale. To learn more visit us at http://www.cubiq-technologies.com

About Coherent Corp.
Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR) is the global photonics leader. We harness photons to drive innovation. Industry leaders in the datacenter, communications, and industrial markets rely on Coherent Corp’s world-leading technology to fuel their own innovation and growth. For more information, please visit us at https://www.coherent.com

Media contacts
CUbIQ Technologies: info@cubiq-technologies.com
Coherent Corp.: innovations@coherent.com

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1MORE, a professional audio brand, has officially launched the 1MORE S20 Ultra Bluetooth earbuds, the brand’s flagship open-ear ear-clip headphones for the year. Bringing together nine core technologies, the 1MORE S20 Ultra delivers major improvements in sound quality, comfort, and versatility. Designed to address key challenges associated with traditional open-ear headphones—including sound leakage, fit stability, and call quality—the 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds introduce a more elevated listening experience that combines an open design with immersive sound and smart functionality.

A New Acoustic Architecture for Detailed, High-Resolution Sound

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds feature a three-magnet speaker acoustic architecture designed to enhance full-frequency sound reproduction. The architecture delivers deeper low frequencies, accurate midrange reproduction, and clear high frequencies, allowing musical passages to retain greater layering and a fuller, more three-dimensional presentation.

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Open Earbuds have also received Hi-Res Wireless certification and support LDAC lossless audio decoding, which provides three times the decoding efficiency of traditional transmission, enabling the headphones to reproduce high-definition audio with greater detail and bringing a more studio-like listening experience to everyday use.

To create a more immersive listening experience, the 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds incorporate 360° panoramic surround sound technology. The technology creates an expansive sound field designed to deliver an immersive, theater-like listening experience whether users are commuting, relaxing at home, or enjoying entertainment on the go.

The earbuds also feature SDT Sound Focusing 2.0 technology, which uses directional sound transmission to focus audio toward the ear. This helps reduce sound leakage and addresses the "small speaker next to your ear" effect often associated with open-ear headphones, providing a more comfortable and private listening experience.

Designed for a Secure and Comfortable Fit

1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds are designed to balance long-term comfort with a secure fit. Its high-performance nickel-titanium memory wire and C-shaped ear-clip structure have undergone testing for up to 10,000 bends, with the design delivering a reported 40% improvement in stability. This construction is paired with an ergonomic, micro-in-ear comfort design intended to keep the headphones securely in place, including during active use and exercise.

1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds further incorporate BalanceAIR+ 3.0 comfort technology. Based on extensive human-ear data, its cloud-like air-cushion chamber is designed to distribute pressure more evenly around the ear. The result is an open-ear wearing experience designed to minimize stuffiness and pressure while maintaining comfort during extended listening sessions.

A lightweight construction further contributes to the wearing experience. 1MORE S20 Ultra’s cloud-inspired lightweight structure reduces its weight by 60% compared with traditional ear-clip products, while a nano-scale breathable material helps create a more comfortable, breathable fit designed for extended, all-day wear.

Intelligent Features for Everyday Use

For calls, 1MORE S20 Ultra is equipped with a four-microphone ENC intelligent noise-cancellation system. The front and rear microphones work together to capture the user’s voice while separating environmental and wind noise. This is designed to maintain clear voice communication in outdoor and commuting environments, including situations with higher levels of surrounding noise.

1MORE S20 Ultra headphones provide up to 8.5 hours of playback on a single charge, while the charging case extends total battery life to up to 40 hours. This capacity is designed to support multiple days of commuting and travel without requiring frequent recharging.

The headphones are also IPX5 water-resistant, protecting against sweat and water splashes. This makes 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds suitable for a range of active scenarios, including running and workouts. These functions are designed to support a variety of everyday scenarios; through the dedicated 1MORE app, users can access additional headphone functions, including headphone finding, customized sound adjustment, and seamless switching between two devices. 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds also adopt Bluetooth 6.0, delivering low-latency and stable wireless transmission for smoother audio and video synchronization and a more seamless transition between work and entertainment.

The All-Around Ultra for Open-Ear Audio

With advancements spanning acoustics, comfort, connectivity, call quality, and intelligent functionality, the 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds bring together nine core technologies to create an all-around open-ear audio experience.

1MORE S20 Ultra builds on 1MORE’s expertise in acoustic technology while introducing new solutions designed to address several longstanding challenges of open-ear earbuds, including sound leakage, wearing stability, and voice-call performance. By combining high-resolution audio capabilities, an ergonomic ear-clip design, intelligent features, and versatile everyday performance, 1MORE S20 Ultra earbuds establish a new benchmark for the open-ear listening experience.

Product Availability

The 1MORE S20 Ultra is now available globally, bringing 1MORE’s latest open-ear audio innovation to consumers worldwide. Consumers can buy the earbuds through 1MORE’s official website, Amazon, and other authorized sales platforms, making the new flagship open-ear experience accessible across multiple markets and shopping channels.

The 1MORE S20 Ultra Clip-On earbuds are available at a suggested retail price of $79.99. Consumers can enjoy a 20% introductory discount during the first 30 days of availability, offering an opportunity to experience the 1MORE S20 Ultra’s combination of high-resolution audio, open-ear comfort, and intelligent features at a special launch price.

For additional product details and purchase information, please visit the following official sales channels:

1MORE Official Website: https://usa.1more.com/products/1more-s20-ultra-open-ear-clip-on-earbuds-hi-res-ldac-audio-sdt-2-0-focused-sound-balanceair-3-0-4-mic-ai-clear-calls-40h-playtime-bluetooth-6-0-sports-running-gym-workouts-travel-walk-glasses

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF7BSCDN

About 1MORE

1MORE is a professional audio brand dedicated to developing high-quality audio products through acoustic expertise and independent research and development. With a focus on combining advanced acoustic technologies, thoughtful industrial design, and practical everyday functionality, 1MORE develops audio products designed to deliver an engaging and accessible listening experience. The S20 Ultra represents the brand’s continued exploration of open-ear audio and its commitment to developing new technologies for the next generation of personal listening.

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of investors in BlackRock, Inc. mutual funds, resulting from allegations that BlackRock may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased BlackRock mutual funds you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/cases/blackrock-inc-2026/join or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential civil securities claims.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered billions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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JETOUR and Malaysia Marathon Exchange the MoU Witnessed by the Prime Minister of Malaysia

Three-Year MoU Signed to Elevate Local Travel and Cultural Experiences

JETOUR has been a partner of the Malaysia Sarong Music Run since 2025, building a strong connection with the event and local communities. Building on this cooperation, JETOUR and the Malaysia Marathon officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a three-year partnership spanning 2027 to 2029. Through the partnership, both parties will explore opportunities in promoting local travel culture and co-creating outdoor lifestyle experiences, reinforcing JETOUR’s footprint in Malaysia. YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between JETOUR and Malaysia Marathon.

During the event, JETOUR staged a drone light show above the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers, blending elements of Malaysian culture with the message “TRAVEL WITH JETOUR”. The display echoed Visit Malaysia 2026’s invitation to travelers worldwide to explore the country’s rich culture and natural beauty.

JETOUR presents a drone show during MSMR 2026 and respond Visit Malaysia with its slogan

JETOUR Appoints “Travel Ambassadors” to Strengthen Local Initiatives

Beyond its event partnership, JETOUR is extending its “Travel⁺” philosophy into local environmental initiatives. During the event, JETOUR recognized representatives from TCS, a freshwater turtle conservation organization，and PULIHARA, a sea turtle and marine ecosystem conservation organization, as “JETOUR Travel Ambassadors”. By collaborating with local partners across diverse fields, JETOUR aims to integrate its travel, off-road, and conservation culture into its local brand initiatives, creating more diverse expressions of the “Travel⁺” philosophy in Malaysia.

Ke Chuandeng, President of JETOUR International, said: “JETOUR is committed to providing travelers with ‘Travel⁺’, which also represents our care and responsibility for nature and travel destinations. We are pleased to partner with TCS and PULIHARA to support ecosystem conservation in Malaysia. Through mobility as a bridge, we hope to bring the ‘Travel⁺’ philosophy into local culture, build stronger connections with users and partners, and create better travel experiences for Malaysian consumers.”

This partnership marks another step forward in JETOUR’s efforts to advance its “Travel⁺” philosophy in Southeast Asia and deepen collaboration with local cultural initiatives. Looking ahead, JETOUR will continue working with local partners to develop more travel, outdoor and cultural experiences tailored to regional user needs, further accelerating the global implementation of its “Travel⁺” strategy.

Tina Liu
JETOUR Auto
13757229826
jetourinternational.pr@mychery.com

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Prime Minister Hun Manet was present in person to witness this important moment. He noted that the official commencement of the GAC KD Plant is a significant achievement of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s industrial transformation, helping Cambodia upgrade from labor-intensive industries to capital-, advanced-technology- and high-skill-driven sectors, spurring local industrial development, raising the added value of the national economy, and cultivating new sources of economic growth.

From complete vehicle imports to local assembly, GAC has steadily built its presence in Cambodia. The project was fully launched in 2024, and through close collaboration among all parties, the plant completed all preparatory and construction work and officially entered production. Under this local assembly project, TH Group is responsible for plant investment, construction and vehicle assembly, while GAC supplies complete knocked-down (CKD) kits, technical standards and full-chain technical support. With a designed annual capacity of around 10,000 units.

Strong market performance further validates the results of GAC’s deep cultivation. TRUMPCHI has enjoyed explosive growth in Cambodia since 2024, with an average annual compound growth rate of over 300% over the past three years, and ranked first among Chinese automotive brands in Cambodia in 2025, with continuously expanding brand influence.

The production launch of GAC Cambodia KD Plant marks a brand-new starting point for GAC’s deep cultivation in Cambodia. Over the past seven years, from channel development to product rollout, from brand establishment to manufacturing upgrading, GAC has been sharing development opportunities with the Cambodian people through tangible capacity, employment and technology.

For further information about GAC, please visit: https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social media.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the SCO. Over the past 25 years, trade volume between China and other SCO member states has risen from USD 12.1 billion in 2001 to USD 523.5 billion in 2025. Projects including the China‑Kyrgyzstan‑Uzbekistan Railway, the SCO Development Bank and the China‑Central Asia Gas Pipeline keep moving forward. The survey indicates global respondents hold positive views on the SCO’s pragmatic cooperation outcomes across various sectors over its 25‑year history. They note that the organization’s international influence has grown markedly in three priority areas: trade facilitation, investment and financing cooperation, as well as cultural exchanges and tourism. Among respondents from SCO member states and dialogue partners, 75.4% state that the “Shanghai Spirit” provides a cooperation framework rooted in mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations and pursuit of common development. Meanwhile, 71.7% of respondents believe the SCO has amplified the voice of Global South countries and advanced the building of a fairer and more reasonable global governance system.

As a founding member of the SCO, China has consistently linked its own development to that of the SCO, and to the aspiration of peoples of all member states for a better life. To date, China’s investment in other member states has kept expanding. In 2025, China’s direct investment across all industries stood at USD 3.3 billion, covering oil and gas, mineral resources, infrastructure, new energy, automobiles, chemicals and other sectors. China has also invested in building more than 30 economic and trade cooperation zones, helping recipient countries boost industrial capacity and driving local economic growth and employment. Survey respondents spoke highly of China’s philosophy and contributions to building an SCO community with a shared future, and widely recognized China’s most remarkable contributions in three dimensions: advancing regional economic cooperation, promoting security cooperation among member states, and providing development assistance and financial support. In addition, 76.2% of respondents hold that China’s Belt and Road Initiative has fostered a new landscape of interconnected and integrated global development; 73.5% note that the Global Governance Initiative points the way for Global South countries to participate in reform of the global governance system.

Today, the SCO has grown into a comprehensive regional cooperation organization boasting the world’s largest territorial coverage, biggest population and enormous development potential. As a key force driving transformation of the global governance system, the SCO is playing an increasingly vital role in practicing true multilateralism, advocating equal‑ and‑orderly world multipolarization and inclusive‑for‑all economic globalization, and has drawn wide international attention. According to the survey, 89.6% of respondents call on all countries to participate in global affairs on an equal footing and jointly shape international rules and order. They expect the SCO to exert greater influence in three major fields: infrastructure and energy, regional security cooperation, and environment and climate change.

Covering major developed countries and Global South nations, this survey targeted ordinary people aged 18 and above, with samples aligned with national census‑based age‑and‑gender distributions in respective countries.

CONTACT: Contact: Jiang Simin jiang.simin@cgtn.com

The ‘Owl By The Dozen’ mission launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 3:22pm NZST on September 19, 2026 and delivered the 12^th StriX satellite directly into an exact 572km low Earth orbit for Synspective’s Earth-monitoring constellation.

The launch marks Rocket Lab’s 96th Electron flight and its 17th launch of 2026, underscoring Electron’s unmatched operational cadence in commercial small-lift launch globally. This mission also extends Rocket Lab’s 100% mission success record across its multi-year launch partnership with Synspective.

Mission Highlights:

• Global Launch Leadership: With 17 launches completed so far in 2026, Electron continues to lead the global commercial small-lift sector in frequency and reliability.
• Pinpoint Orbital Accuracy: Electron’s Kick Stage placed the StriX satellite into its 572km orbit with pinpoint accuracy, maximizing on-orbit lifetime and supporting immediate integration of this latest satellite into Synspective’s constellation.
• Constellation Expansion: Rocket Lab has 15 additional dedicated Electron missions manifested through the end of the decade to complete Synspective’s commercial SAR constellation.

‘Owl By The Dozen’ launch images: click here

‘Owl By The Dozen’ launch broadcast: click here

Rocket Lab Media Contact
Murielle Baker
media@rocketlabusa.com

About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) is an end-to-end space company delivering rockets, satellites, and spacecraft components for commercial, government, and defense missions. Driven by its industry-leading small-lift rockets Electron and HASTE and its upcoming reusable Neutron medium-lift rocket, Rocket Lab delivers reliable and responsive launch for the world’s most important missions from constellation deployment to missile defense. Rocket Lab’s satellites and components have powered more than 1,700 missions in Earth orbit, as well as deep-space exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Learn more at www.rocketlabcorp.com.

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On September 16, the 14^th Forum on China-ASEAN Technology Transfer and Collaborative Innovation (FCATTCI) opened in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Under the theme "Shared AI Shared Success", the FCATTCI centered on the innovative application of artificial intelligence and adopted a three-in-one event framework comprising high-level keynote presentations, multiple thematic seminars, and on-site technology demonstrations.

At the opening ceremony, a series of key cooperation outcomes and mechanisms targeting ASEAN were unveiled. The Achievements of China-ASEAN Innovation Cooperation Center for Artificial Intelligence were Released on site, showcasing the platform’s phased progress in advancing resource sharing and collaborative innovation in the AI field between China and ASEAN. It also announced the first 14 "ASEAN Challenges, China (Guangxi) Solutions" AI application scenarios, demonstrating the practical results of Guangxi’s development model of "R&D in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou + integration in Guangxi + application in ASEAN." The awards ceremony of the 4^th China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was also held. These practical outcomes will continue to deepen China-ASEAN cooperation in technology transfer, innovation and entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence.

A series of events will take place, including the opening ceremony and main forum, the 8^th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Young Scientists Forum, the 4^th Forum on China-ASEAN AI Cooperation, the China-ASEAN Technology Matchmaking, related seminars, and the China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition China Tour. It will also run in parallel with Exhibition on Advanced Technology of the 23^rd China-ASEAN Expo. Through the "Forum and exhibition Integration" synergy, all parties will spark innovative thinking and build consensus on sci-tech cooperation through dialogue and exchanges, helping to advance the building of the China-ASEAN Innovation Community and inject strong sci-tech momentum into forging a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Zoomex today announced the expansion of Long-Term contracts on Zoomex Prediction Markets, opening a larger slate of multi-month and multi-year event markets.

The category now holds 49 of the platform’s 70 live markets and sits alongside shorter 5-minute, 15-minute, and 4-hour contracts.

The expansion reflects Zoomex’s product stance: Easy to Use, Transparent by Design, and Fair Access & Rule-Based Execution across derivatives, spot, and real-world outcome markets. Odds update from live trading activity. Settlement follows published resolution criteria rather than discretionary calls.

A Marketplace Built Across Every Time Horizon

Zoomex’s Prediction Markets are organized into four time horizons: 5 Minute, 15 Minute, 4 Hour, and Long-Term. Across the platform, 70 markets are currently live, with the Long-Term category alone accounting for 49 of them, by far the largest segment. That balance reflects where user interest concentrates: away from pure short-term speculation and toward markets that track how the crypto industry evolves over the coming year and beyond.

Source: Zoomex

The shorter time frames still play an important role in the Zoomex ecosystem. The 5 Minute “Up or Down” markets, for instance, let traders react instantly to price momentum on major assets. At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s 5-minute market showed 28% sentiment toward Up with $11M in trading volume, the most active market on the board. Ethereum and XRP each sat at 13% Up, with $356K and $55K in volume respectively. Solana and Dogecoin were both trading at 6% Up, on $154K and $13K in volume, while HYPE stood out with 56% sentiment toward Up on $533 in volume. These fast-moving markets are a useful entry point, but they are only a fraction of what Zoomex offers.

Long-Term Markets: Where the Real Conviction Trades Happen

The Long-Term category is where Zoomex Prediction Markets show their real depth, giving users a rule-based way to express views on questions that will take months or years to resolve, all settled transparently against clear, published criteria rather than opaque or discretionary outcomes.

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Several markets illustrate the breadth of what is now tradable on Zoomex:

• Will HYPE flip SOL by December 31? Currently pricing Yes at 9%, this market has already attracted $224K in trading volume as traders weigh whether Hyperliquid’s native token can overtake Solana by market capitalization before year-end.
• Will China unban Bitcoin by 2027? One of the platform’s largest Long-Term markets by volume at $1M, priced at just 2% Yes, reflecting how unlikely traders view a near-term reversal of China’s crypto policy stance.
• Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. S&P 500 in 2026, a multi-asset market with $917K in volume, where Bitcoin is priced at 19% and Gold at 25% for their respective Yes outcomes, giving users a direct way to position on which asset class performs best over the year.
• Will MicroStrategy announce bankruptcy before 2027? Priced at 3% Yes with $203K in volume, this market lets traders express a view on the durability of one of the most closely watched corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies.
• Adam Back confirmed to be Satoshi by December 31? and the broader Will Satoshi’s identity be proven? market, priced at 2% Yes each, with volumes of $23K and $2M respectively, show that even crypto’s oldest mystery now has a liquid, tradable market attached to it.

Each of these markets displays a live probability gauge alongside simple Yes/No or Up/Down entry buttons and a running trading volume figure, giving users full visibility into market sentiment before they trade. That level of transparency is central to how Zoomex designs every product on the platform, prediction markets included.

To put the payoff structure in concrete terms, each Long-Term contract is priced as a share of its eventual full payout, so the entry price effectively sets the potential return. A trader who commits roughly €100 to the China unban Bitcoin by 2027 market, currently priced at 2% Yes, would be positioned for a payout near €5,000 if the outcome resolves Yes, reflecting how thin the market judges that probability to be. The same €100 stake on the MicroStrategy bankruptcy market, priced at 3% Yes, would target a payout close to €3,233 in profit, while a position on the HYPE flip SOL by December 31 market, priced at 9% Yes, would return roughly €1,011 in profit on the same stake. On the three-way Bitcoin vs. Gold vs. S&P 500 in 2026 market, a €100 stake on Bitcoin’s 19% Yes price would target about €426 in profit, compared with roughly €300 on Gold’s 25% Yes price.

It is worth noting that these figures are illustrative, based on the price at the moment a position is entered, and do not account for fees or spread, so they should not be read as a guaranteed outcome. Because Zoomex Predict World lets users adjust or exit their prediction shares before an event resolves, actual returns depend on how a trader manages the position over time, not solely on the final Yes or No result, another expression of the platform’s Fair Access & Rule-Based Execution standard.

Why Long-Term Prediction Markets Fit the Zoomex Model

Prediction markets are a natural extension of Zoomex’s positioning as a platform Focused on Derivatives. Just as futures and perpetuals let traders express a view on price direction, Long-Term prediction contracts let them express a view on the events that ultimately drive those prices, regulatory shifts, competitive dynamics between assets, corporate solvency, and even the unresolved lore of the industry itself. Instead of forcing users to piece together multiple instruments to hedge or speculate on these themes, Zoomex consolidates them into single, clearly priced contracts.

That consolidation is only useful if the execution behind it can be trusted, which is why every Zoomex Prediction Market runs on the same Fair Access & Rule-Based Execution standard that governs the exchange’s core trading products. Odds update in real time based on actual market activity, not a black box, and settlement follows clearly defined resolution criteria rather than subjective judgment calls. Combined with the platform’s Refined Brand & Trading Experience, traders move between derivatives, spot, and prediction markets inside one unified interface, without needing to learn a separate tool or manage liquidity across disconnected venues.

About Zoomex

Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading. The platform serves over 3 million users across 35+ countries and regions, offering access to 700+ trading pairs. Built around easy to use, transparency, fairness, and speed, Zoomex provides a clear and efficient trading experience for users worldwide.

Through its high-performance matching engine, clear asset and order displays, and transparent fee and rule mechanisms, Zoomex helps users better understand their account status, order execution, trading costs, and results. Zoomex maintains registrations, licenses, and regulatory statuses across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. MSB, Canada MSB, U.S. NFA, and Australia AUSTRAC, and has completed security audits conducted by blockchain security firm Hacken. The platform also continues to strengthen its trust framework through Proof of Reserves, Security & Transparency, Compliance Information, and Fees / Rules Transparency initiatives.

Beyond trading, Zoomex builds a refined brand experience through elite sports partnerships, including the TGR Haas F1 Team, World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, and world-class tennis events such as Wimbledon. The values of speed, precision, discipline, fair play, and rule-based execution are closely aligned with Zoomex’s approach to derivatives trading.

At Zoomex: Easy to Use. Transparent balance. Fair access to your earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Zoomex? Zoomex is a global crypto derivatives platform founded in 2021, serving over 3 million users across more than 35 countries and regions with 700+ trading pairs.
2. How does Zoomex work? Zoomex operates through a high-performance matching engine with transparent asset and order displays, allowing users to execute trades and track outcomes with full visibility into their balances and results.
3. What can you trade on Zoomex? Zoomex offers 700+ trading pairs spanning cryptocurrencies such as BTC, ETH, and SOL, as well as stock-linked contracts like NVDA and AAPL and gold exposure through XAUT.
4. How does Zoomex compare to other exchanges? Zoomex differentiates itself by not issuing a platform token, avoiding venture capital or incubation deals, and holding security certifications from Hacken alongside regulatory licenses in multiple jurisdictions, positioning the platform around transparency and fund safety rather than token incentives.
5. Where is Zoomex headquartered? Zoomex operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange with regulatory registrations including Canada MSB, U.S. MSB, U.S. NFA, and Australia AUSTRAC, reflecting its multi-jurisdictional compliance approach.
6. Is Zoomex available in my country? Zoomex serves users across more than 35 countries and regions. Availability can vary by local regulation, so traders should check the official Zoomex website for country-specific access and requirements.

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