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KuCoin Receives the UNWWO “2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award”
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 21, 2025, the World Women Organization (UNWWO) successfully held the official parallel session of the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) and the Global Women Leadership Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, alongside the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration.
The summit brought together over a hundred global female elites from the United Nations, public welfare, business, political, and academic sectors. The representatives engaged in in-depth discussions on core topics such as female leadership, global influence, and sustainable development. During the event, leading figures and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting female empowerment were grandly recognized. Among them, the globally leading digital economy platform KuCoin received the “2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award” from the UNWWO. Representing KuCoin, CSR Director and Global Human Resources Director Sylvie Dong attended the forum and shared the company’s valuable experiences and steadfast determination in the field of corporate social responsibility.
KuCoin’s Three CSR Innovation Projects Focus on Women and Children
CSR has always been a clear and highly valued core thread throughout KuCoin’s development. In 2024, the company further increased its investment in CSR initiatives.
At the forum, Sylvie Dong provided a detailed introduction to a series of CSR projects that KuCoin had carried out throughout 2024. In collaboration with international organizations such as the United Nations, the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), the Smile Simon Green Building Foundation, the Global CSR Foundation, and the Office of the First Lady of the Bahamas, KuCoin launched three projects: “Light Up Africa” Children’s Solar Lamps, “Menstrual Equality” and “Climate Change Buckets”. These projects covered multiple regions, including the Bahamas, Suriname, and Nigeria, benefiting nearly 50,000 women and children.
“Light Up Africa” Children’s Solar Lamps: This project aims to provide solar lamps to school-age children in rural Africa, enabling them to continue studying at night and illuminating their futures. In February 2024, the first batch of 2,500 solar lamps donated by KuCoin was sent to 25 schools in Nigeria. In October, another 7,200 solar lamps were delivered to communities in Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ghana, benefiting more students. Sandra Edidion, a student at Nigeria’s Afaha Okonkwo Nwafor College, said, “With these solar lamps, I believe I can do it, and we can all read at night.”
“Menstrual Equality”: This project aims to help young girls and women from disadvantaged groups around the world by providing sustainable menstrual health solutions, enabling them to continue their studies and daily lives with dignity and confidence, and move towards a better future. In March 2024, 1,000 reusable menstrual kits sponsored by KuCoin were sent to three locations: Suriname, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and domestic violence shelters in New York and California. At the end of December, the second batch of aid supplies was shipped to the Bahamas, providing much-needed sanitary products for 4,000 local women.
“Climate Change Buckets”: This project is committed to providing basic health protection for pregnant women, infants, and children worldwide, shielding them from the threats of pollution, deadly diseases, and extreme weather caused by climate change. Ann Marie Davis, the First Lady of Commonwealth of Bahamas H. E. Ann Marie Davis, expressed her gratitude for the project, saying, “These buckets will provide assistance to women and girls in communities facing climate change challenges.”
“Through these CSR projects, we have found that providing sanitary pads can significantly increase the return-to-school rate of girls in Suriname, and providing solar lamps can extend the average study time of children in Nigeria by several hours. These small changes are bringing great hope to children and women,” said Sylvie Dong.
KuCoin’s CSR Philosophy and Future Outlook
In her speech, Sylvie Dong emphasized that KuCoin’s CSR practices stem from the founders’ original intentions. The founders of KuCoin firmly believe that the significance of technology lies not in creating financial miracles but in ensuring that the most vulnerable groups can still maintain dignity in the digital age. KuCoin hopes that every employee’s work is meaningful, not only driving one of the world’s most influential industries but also making each employee proud when talking to their family and friends.
The CSR experience and achievements shared by KuCoin at the forum have attracted widespread attention and high praise from global outstanding female representatives present. Jing Zhao Cesarone, the official representative of the World Women’s Organization and the Chair of the Global CSR Foundation, stated at the meeting that she hopes this parallel session will empower global outstanding female leaders, focus and enhance global cooperation, and jointly achieve the goals of the Beijing Declaration. She believes that KuCoin has set an example for global enterprises, demonstrating the great potential and sense of responsibility of digital economy platforms in promoting social sustainable development.
Looking ahead to 2025, KuCoin will continue to increase its investment in CSR, deepen global sustainable development practices, and promote the improvement of global children’s welfare. Nancy Cheung, KuCoin’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), said, “In the past year, KuCoin has achieved significant results in the CSR field and accumulated rich experience. In 2025, we will continue to work together with global partners and communities to build a more sustainable world through innovation and responsibility.” KuCoin will continue to advance the three key projects of “Light Up Africa” Children’s Solar Lamps, “Menstrual Equality,” and “Climate Change Buckets,” and actively seek new public welfare project opportunities.
In 2025, KuCoin is embarking on a new chapter of global compliance and sustainable growth, while further fulfilling its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). KuCoin’s receipt of the “2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Award” from the World Women Organization is not only a recognition of its past CSR efforts, but also a testament to the global expectations for its future path in sustainable development. KuCoin will continue to uphold its core values of “security, user-first, and innovation,” striving to create greater positive impact on the global community and to contribute more to the well-being of women and children around the world.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is one of the pioneering and most globally recognized technology platforms supporting digital economies, built on a robust foundation of cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and an exceptional user experience. With a connected user base exceeding 40 million worldwide, KuCoin offers comprehensive digital asset solutions across wallets, trading, wealth management, payments, research, ventures, and AI-powered bots.
KuCoin has garnered accolades such as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” by Forbes and has been recognized among the “Top 50 Global Unicorns” by Hurun in 2024. This recognition reflects its commitment to user-centric principles and core values, which include integrity, accountability, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/.
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Seegene Announces Development of CURECA™, a Next-Generation Fully Automated PCR Solution Featuring Customizable Pre-treatment Automation
– Seegene to showcase a conceptual video introducing CURECA™ at ESCMID Global 2025 — a full automation system expected to cover the entire PCR workforce, from sample pre-processing to result analysis.
– Designed for 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, unattended, CURECA™ reflects the company’s mission to set a new global standard and advance its vision of “a world free from all diseases.”
SEOUL, South Korea, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Seegene Inc., a global leader in molecular diagnostics (MDx), is advancing its vision for innovation in laboratory automation with the development of CURECA™ — a next-generation system currently under development, designed to streamline automation in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing and laboratory environments.
The company announced today that it will showcase a conceptual video introducing the CURECA™ system at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID Global 2025), held April 11-15 in Vienna, Austria. The video will outline the system’s design goals and envisioned workflow. A physical demonstration of the system is expected to take place in July 2025 at the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM 2025) in Chicago.
CURECA™ — short for Continuous Unlimited Random access Expandable and Customizable full Automation — is Seegene’s envisioned PCR testing solution, intended to enable full automation of the PCR testing workflow. The system is expected to include two core components: the Customizable Pre-treatment System (CPS), responsible for sample loading and pre-treatment processing; and Customizable and Expandable Full Automation (CEFA), which would carry out sample loading and preparation for nucleic acid extraction, PCR setup, gene amplification, and result analysis.
Pioneering Full Automation of PCR Pre-treatment Processing
The pre-treatment stage in MDx requires careful handling of various specimen types — such as stool, urine, blood, and sputum — as well as sorting different container formats. Traditionally, this process has relied heavily on manual labor by trained laboratory professionals.
Seegene aims to lead innovation in automating pre-treatment processing for all PCR specimen types through the development of CPS. The system is designed to automate key steps such as sample sorting, centrifugation, vortexing and heat treatment. CPS may also operate independently of the full CURECA™ system and be applied to other laboratory testing areas such as hematology, biochemistry, and immunodiagnostics — broadening its potential utility in clinical laboratory workflows.
The modular design of CURECA™ is intended to provide laboratories with flexibility to configure the system according to their operational needs. By supporting automation across the full workflow, the system aims to help reduce the risk of human error and enable continuous, high-throughput PCR testing 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
At ESCMID Global 2025, Seegene will present a conceptual video simulating the full PCR automation workflow — from sample loading and pre-treatment processing to nucleic acid extraction, PCR setup, gene amplification, and result analysis. The presentation will further highlight the system’s adaptability across different laboratory environments and testing capacities.
CURECA™ to Support Seegene’s Vision of “a World Free from All Diseases”
“Until now, there has been no system capable of fully automating pre-treatment processing for all specimen types, which has prevented true automation in MDx,” said Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, founder and CEO of Seegene. “We aim to define a new global benchmark and help reshape the future of MDx.”
Dr. Chun also noted that CURECA™ is envisioned to support Seegene’s global technology-sharing initiative, which aims to make advanced MDx more accessible and better integrated into everyday healthcare around the world. “CURECA™ marks an early step toward advancing Seegene’s vision of creating ‘a world free from all diseases.’ We will continue to lead through innovation and global collaboration to drive this vision ahead.”
Seegene to Highlight “Redefining MDx” at ESCMID 2025
Seegene will present its syndromic real-time PCR assay portfolio under the theme “Redefining MDx” at ESCMID Global 2025, including validated testing solutions currently in use. The company will also host symposium sessions during the conference, exploring the evolving role of MDx in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and shifting diagnostic needs in the post-COVID-19 era. Featured assays, such as Drug Resistance (Entero DR) and Sexually Transmitted Infection–Antimicrobial Resistance (STI-AMR), are designed to support more informed and timely treatment decisions.
About Seegene
Seegene has more than 20 years of dedicated experience in R&D, manufacturing, and business related to syndromic real-time PCR technologies. This expertise was particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic when Seegene provided over 340 million COVID-19 tests to more than 100 countries worldwide. The core feature of Seegene’s syndromic real-time PCR technology is the ability to simultaneously test for 14 pathogens that cause similar symptoms in a single tube with quantitative information.
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Technology-sharing Initiative
The technology-sharing initiative aims to globally share Seegene’s advanced diagnostic and data analysis technologies, including syndromic real-time PCR and an automated product development system (SGDDS), with a leading company partnered in each country. Partnering companies will collaborate with local scientists and experts to develop diagnostic tests tailored to the needs of their communities and fields, spanning a wide range of human and non-human diseases. The initiative’s ultimate vision is to create “a world free from diseases”— a future where people no longer suffer from infectious diseases and cancer, and where animals and plants thrive without illness.
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NEW YORK, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on April 9th
- Overnight, markets in Asia were mixed and European indexes trended downward following the S&P closing below 5000 for the first time in a year.
- This morning, in response to U.S. raising tariffs to 104% on Chinese imports, China announced an increase of its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84%.
- Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) reported earnings today and noted it is too early to update its full-year guidance to the ongoing trade policy negotiations, but the airline still expects to be profitable for 2025.
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TRON x HTX DAO 2025 Hong Kong Whale Night: Igniting Web3 Momentum & Advancing Global Finance
SINGAPORE, April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX DAO took the spotlight at the “TRON x HTX DAO 2025 Hong Kong Whale Night,” co-hosted with TRON on April 8 alongside the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Festival. The event gathered industry leaders, institutional innovators, and Web3 pioneers to explore the future of decentralized governance and financial systems.
Justin Sun on TRON, HTX DAO, and the Future of Web3
In a powerful keynote, Justin Sun, Founder of TRON and Global Advisor of HTX, shared his reflections on 13 years of crypto leadership and his vision for the next chapter of Web3. Citing the values of “fear, reverence, and respect”, Sun emphasized long-term commitment over short-term speculation.
“Whether markets rise or fall, we are here to build,” Sun declared. “HTX DAO and TRON will continue to serve as the backbone of decentralized finance, providing clarity, security, and innovation.”
Sun also addressed the industry’s path to global scale, predicting the total digital asset market could eventually reach $200 trillion. “The mission is simple,” he said. “Get the math right. Get the security right. That’s how we earn trust and unlock the next wave of growth.”
HTX DAO Launches Token-Based Governance
Molly, Ambassador of HTX DAO, introduced the launch of the $HTX Token-Weighted Voting Tool, which enables holders to participate in on-chain governance. The feature marks a step toward building a truly community-led exchange.
“This tool makes every $HTX holder a stakeholder in the platform’s future,” Molly said.
She also previewed HTX DAO’s first two governance proposals, including the establishment of a DAO committee and the launch of a community media series, DAO Talk.
HTX Ventures: Regulation and Stablecoins Will Drive 2025 Growth
Alec Goh, Head of HTX Ventures, presented an outlook on the global regulatory landscape, highlighting how recent shifts are unlocking institutional participation. He noted the positive impact of MiCAR in Europe and the crypto-favorable stance of the current U.S. administration.
“The stigma around regulation is changing. Institutions are no longer on the sidelines—they’re deploying capital,” Goh said. He emphasized that stablecoin adoption and regulatory clarity would be the two primary drivers of crypto market growth in 2025.
Crypto Leaders Join the Conversation
Other notable speakers included Jack Kong, Founder of Nano Labs; Ken Zhang, Head of Security of Google Cloud; and Chanel, Contributor of Core. Their insights spanned blockchain security, infrastructure growth, and global developer engagement—reinforcing the evening as a convergence point for thought leadership and collaboration across the Web3 space.
Immersive Web3 Engagements Connect Community and Culture
The event was not only a forum for thought leadership but also an immersive experience for attendees. Highlights included:
- A Forbes cover-themed photo booth featuring Justin Sun.
- Trivia quizzes, blind box giveaways, and exclusive challenges.
- A tremendous prize pool including crypto rewards, VIP black cards, and exclusive merch.
These engaging touchpoints brought Web3 technology and culture closer to users, reinforcing HTX DAO’s mission of building a user-first ecosystem.
From Hong Kong to the World: A New Era of Decentralized Finance
By leveraging Hong Kong’s global financial reach and Web3-friendly environment, HTX DAO is setting new standards for community-driven platforms. Backed by HTX infrastructure and the TRON ecosystem, HTX DAO aims to build a decentralized, transparent, and inclusive financial Freeport for the world.
About HTX DAO
As a multi-chain deployed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), HTX DAO demonstrates an innovative governance approach. It pioneers a blended CeFi/DeFi paradigm, including listing and community governance, through its focus on building an exchange DAO and a free financial hub ecosystem. Unlike traditional corporate structures, it adopts a decentralized governance structure composed of a diversified group, jointly committed to the success of this organization. This unique ecosystem advocates openness and encourages all DAO participants to propose ideas that can promote the development of HTX DAO.
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