OSLO, Norway, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The shares in Aker ASA will be traded ex-dividend NOK 35.50 as from today, 8 November 2024.

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bittime, a regulated Indonesia crypto exchange, has experienced a significant 10x growth in two consecutive years. In collaboration with Palapa, its platform token, Bittime has launched Palapa Tap Tap Hero, Indonesia’s first Telegram-based Game Finance (GameFi) project. Palapa is currently conducting its final airdrop, with a snapshot scheduled for November 11, 2024, and the listing planned for November 13th, 2024.

Since the approval of the Bitcoin ETF Spot in January 2024, the global crypto industry has shown significant growth in crypto market adoption, including Indonesia. Evidently, Indonesia’s position has skyrocketed and become the No.3 country for global crypto adoption, based on Chainalysis.

This large potential growth of the blockchain and crypto industry in Indonesia, then became the basis for Bittime to emphasize the prevailing momentum. Furthermore, according to CoinGecko, one of the world’s largest independent crypto data aggregation platforms, Bittime is the top Indonesia crypto exchange.

As for Bittime platform token, Palapa has been officially registered by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency of Indonesia (Bappebti) and has been listed as one of the 545 crypto assets under Bappebti supervision that can be traded.

Remaining success on its first airdrop celebration, Bittime and Palapa Token released a Telegram-based GameFi, Palapa TapTap Hero. This game is considered to be able to provide an interactive experience that is not only entertaining, but also introduces blockchain technology and crypto adoption to the wider community.

Ryan Lymn, CEO of Bittime, sees the enthusiasm of crypto assets adoption should be appreciated, especially for the young investors. He highlights that Palapa TapTap Hero Game, will enhance the user experiences and literacy about the blockchain ecosystem.

“We believe that by launching this Telegram-based game, Bittime and Palapa will be able to reach more people, while also providing fun introduction about the blockchain technology that underpins the crypto themselves,” explained Ryan.

Through the launch of the Palapa TapTap Hero game, Ryan stated that Bittime wants to encourage significant growth in the adoption of crypto and Web3 in Indonesia. Moreover, he believes that with this game, it will be easier for the young investor to get to know the blockchain industry and crypto.

Bittime and Palapa optimists that Palapa TapTap Hero Game will have a significant impact on the global adoption of blockchain, particularly in Indonesia. This game is not only a new innovation from the Indonesian Web3 industry, but it also marks Palapa ($PLPA) Token Generation Event (TGE), which is projected on 13th November, 2024.

Jimmy Siswanto, CEO of Palapa, stated that they were very excited with the launch of Palapa TapTap Hero. He believes this is a good opportunity for the Indonesian Web3 community and the wider community to be able to maximize blockchain innovation.

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“We are very happy and proud to be the first Indonesian project to launch GameFi based on the Telegram application. Previously, Indonesia has only been the target market and users of global projects, and now is the time for us to take stage on a worldwide scale,” he stated.

This Telegram-based game with tap-to-earn concept, is expected to be a further step to creating an inclusive ecosystem in Indonesian Web3 industry. As shown by the enthusiasm of the community support given to Bittime and Palapa, where in just two weeks from its launch, Palapa TapTap Hero Game has significantly reached more than 100,000 users.

About Bittime

Bittime, under PT Utama Aset Digital Indonesia, is a crypto exchange platform based in Indonesia that is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency of Indonesia (Bappebti) and the Ministry of Communication & Information of Indonesia (Kominfo). Bittime is also a member of the Indonesian Blockchain Association (ABI) and the Indonesian Crypto Asset Trading Association (ASPAKRINDO).

As a crypto trading platform, Bittime leverages blockchain technology to provide fair access to financial independence for everyone, regardless of location or background.

Bittime application can be downloaded on Google Play and the App Store.

About Palapa

Palapa, PT Global Karya Wisesa is a technology-based company at the forefront of blockchain and crypto asset innovation, based in Indonesia. Palapa has a vision to encourage widespread adoption and utilization of blockchain technology by creating an easy and user-focused ecosystem.

Palapa Token (PLPA) is built on the ERC-20, Ethereum blockchain. As is known, Ethereum provides a strong and secure platform for the release and management of tokens by ensuring transparency and interoperability within the broader blockchain ecosystem.

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Nium announces its partnership with Ecobank, a pan-African financial solutions leader, bringing real-time cross-border payments to 35 markets on the continent

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated., the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers. This partnership is set to revolutionise the region’s payments landscape by enabling faster, more efficient international payments for businesses and consumers alike.

Nium’s real-time payments infrastructure will be integrated into Ecobank’s existing banking operations, empowering Ecobank to enhance its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ecobank will connect its existing Swift workflows to Nium, gaining access to real-time transfers, updates, clearing, settlement, and payment tracking, without the need for complex API integrations. This will significantly reduce waiting times for cross-border payments, enabling businesses to make faster payments to over 220 markets, including over 100 countries with real-time capabilities.

Ecobank is a critical financial partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this partnership, Ecobank’s customers across the region will benefit from an enhanced payments experience that allows faster and more efficient cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities for SMEs to connect with global markets.

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager and Executive Vice President for APAC, Middle East and Africa at Nium, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ecobank and introduce Nium’s cutting-edge real-time payment capabilities to Africa. This collaboration represents an important step forward in expanding our global payments network, and we are proud to support Ecobank in delivering faster, more efficient payments for its customers across the region.”

“Partnering with Nium allows us to enhance our service offerings and provide our customers with faster, more efficient cross-border payment solutions. By leveraging our unique API-based payment platform, this collaboration is a significant step towards advancing financial inclusion and connectivity across Africa and enabling businesses to thrive in a global marketplace,” said Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group.

Ecobank can exchange its existing SwiftMT & ISO20022 messages with Nium to initiate payments on the real-time platform, accelerating business growth and improving the speed and accuracy of cross-border payments for African businesses.

The partnership also aligns with Nium’s broader strategy to enhance global financial inclusion, enabling access to real-time payments in regions where traditional banking systems may be slow or unreliable. Through this collaboration, Ecobank is now better equipped to provide an unmatched cross-border payment experience for its customers, while Nium continues its mission to democratize access to the world’s largest real-time payments network.

About Nium

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorisations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore. 

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About Ecobank Group (or ‘Ecobank Transnational Incorporated’ or ‘ETI’)

Ecobank Group is the leading private pan-African financial services group with unrivalled African expertise. Present in 35 sub-Saharan African countries, as well as France, the UK, UAE and China, its unique pan-African platform provides a single gateway for payments, cash management, trade and investment. The Group employs almost 15,000 people and offers Consumer, Commercial, Corporate and Investment Banking products, services and solutions across multiple channels, including digital, to over 32 million customers. For further information, please visit ecobank.com

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