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Bison Bank becomes Portugal’s first MiCA-Regulated Crypto-Asset Service Provider
Joins a limited group of 30 EU banking institutions to offer Crypto-Asset Services under the new legal framework, bridging traditional finance with the digital asset economy.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 – Bison Bank has become the first bank in Portugal to operate directly as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation, consolidating its position at the forefront of financial innovation. Bison Bank’s CASP activity will be undertaken through the merger of its fully owned subsidiary, Bison Digital Assets (BDA), already approved by the Bank of Portugal. The move follows a journey that began in 2022, when BDA became the first bank-owned Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Portugal.
“We were pioneers three years ago when we realized the future of banking would involve integrating digital assets. Now, with a clear and solid European framework like MiCA, we are bringing this area into the heart of the bank,” states António Henriques, CEO of Bison Bank. “The CASP license and the merger realize our vision for the bank of the future: a single, regulated entity with the robustness of a bank and the agility of the crypto world.”
Bison Bank’s CASP license, along with the integration of BDA, which in 2025 served approximately 275 clients and handled traded volume of €165 million, positions the bank to accelerate its on-chain strategy. The new CASP structure offers institutional clients simplified access to custody, exchange and advisory services for crypto-assets under a bank-grade compliance and risk management framework. It also supports new products, including the recently launched EUB and USB E-money tokens (stablecoins), and future real-world asset (RWA) tokenization solutions.
This strategy is backed by the bank’s strength. Bison Bank closed 2025 with recurring net profit of €5 million, doubling the previous year, and a CET1 capital ratio of 38.5%, amongamong the highest in European banking. Its leadership in digital assets was recognized with the “Portugal’s Best for Digital Assets” distinction at the Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards 2026.
Bison Bank, S.A. is a Portuguese bank providing Private Banking, Depositary Bank, Corporate Advisory and Digital Assets services to individual and institutional clients, connecting European and global markets.
Bison Digital Assets S.A. is the first Virtual Asset Service Provider licensed by the Bank of Portugal and fully owned by a Portuguese bank, offering digital asset custody and exchange services.
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Olymptrade Partners with Lagos Food Bank Initiative to Support 1,100 Families in Nigeria
The initiative unfolded across two events at the Food Bank’s warehouse in Ikeja, Lagos, together supporting 1,100 households.
On June 20, 2026, Olymptrade joined the Temporary Food Assistance Program, Lagos Food Bank’s immediate-relief program, distributing 1,000 food boxes to vulnerable families across the Alimosho, Orile-Agege, Oshodi and Mushin communities. Each box contained essential food staples and household necessities, along with non-food items such as clothing, shoes, and bags. Beneficiaries included elderly women, widows and visually impaired men. In total, around 5,000 people benefited from the distribution.
On July 4, 2026, the partnership turned to long-term resilience through the Family Farming outreach. Designed to promote sustainable food production and income generation, the program helps families improve their access to fresh produce and build new sources of income. Olymptrade supported 100 households distributing agricultural starter kits and hands-on training in poultry, snail and vegetable farming.
Together, these efforts balance immediate assistance with long-term solutions, addressing urgent needs while contributing to sustainable community development.
This initiative builds on Olymptrade’s long-standing commitment to humanitarian work. Guided by its philosophy of “Care that counts”, the company has supported communities across Egypt, Yemen, Lebanon, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Syria and beyond, providing food assistance, healthcare services and essential relief supplies to thousands of vulnerable people worldwide.
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About Olymptrade
Olymptrade is an international fintech brand established in 2014, serving users in more than 130 countries. The company focuses on making online trading more accessible through comprehensive educational resources and a strong user-centric approach. Beyond its core business, Olymptrade supports social initiatives that address local needs, including food assistance, healthcare, community-focused humanitarian programs, and financial literacy and education.
About Lagos Food Bank Initiative
Lagos Food Bank Initiative is Nigeria’s largest hunger-relief non-profit and a nutrition-focused organization committed to improving food intake and reducing hunger through community-driven programs. Since commencing operations in 2016, it has served millions of meals to beneficiaries nationwide and today operates as a food hub supporting partner pantries and NGOs across Nigeria.
More than 10 Institutional investors and Strategic investor
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 July 2026 – iWOW Technology Limited is pleased to announce it has completed the placement of 66,667,000 new ordinary shares at a placement price of S$0.225 per Placement Share raising gross proceeds of approximately S$15.0 million.
The Placement strengthens the Group’s balance sheet following the acquisition of The Gentle Group and provides capital for the Group to accelerate its next phase of growth. Broadening the Institutional Shareholder Base
Participants include fund managers under Singapore’s EQDP, Institutional investors include (in alphabetical order) Amova Asset Management, Areca Capital Sdn Bhd, Asdew Acquisitions, Avanda Investment Management Pte. Ltd. (on behalf of certain investment funds and/or managed accounts), Azure Capital, Ginko-AGT Global Growth Fund, ICH Synergrowth Fund, Lion Global Investors Ltd (as investment manager for and on behalf of its clients), Tokio Marine Life Insurance Singapore Pte. Ltd., UOB Asset Management Ltd and Value Partners Hong Kong Limited. Alongside strategic healthcare investors, notably Dr. Lim Cheok Peng, a renowned cardiologist who was Managing Director of IHH Healthcare from 2011 to 2013, who led IHH through its early growth, including its landmark 2012 dual listing on Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Exchange, which at the time was one of the world’s largest healthcare IPOs.
The strong interest from institutional and strategic investors underscores their confidence in the Group’s growth strategy, and validates its plans to accelerate expansion across its AgeTech, Clinical Nutrition and IoT businesses. Participation by EQDP fund managers will broaden and deepen the Company’s institutional shareholder base and is expected to support greater market visibility, trading liquidity and market depth over time.
As populations age across Asia and other developed markets, iWOW is building an integrated longevity platform centred on three complementary pillars:
* Safety – Buddy of Parents (“BOP”) provides AI-powered monitoring, emergency response and fall detection, enabling seniors to live independently with greater confidence;
* Sustenance – Following the acquisition of The Gentle Group (“TGG”), iWOW offers clinically formulated therapeutic nutrition for seniors managing dysphagia, diabetes, kidney disease and other age-related conditions; and
* Social Connection – Through its collaboration with GetSetUp, iWOW helps older adults stay socially connected, digitally engaged and lifelong learners.
Together, these businesses form a differentiated ecosystem addressing the physical, nutritional and social needs of ageing populations, while strengthening long-term customer engagement.
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About iWOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
As audiences increasingly consume content through AI-powered search, personalized recommendations, and immersive digital experiences, #legend is investing in artificial intelligence to enhance editorial excellence, deepen audience engagement, and create greater value for readers, luxury brands, and business partners.
“AI is not replacing creativity; it is enhancing it,” said Bruce Rockowitz, Chairman of Legend Publishing. “Luxury has always been about delivering exceptional experiences. By embracing AI, we can better understand our audience, produce richer content more efficiently, and connect brands with consumers in more meaningful ways.”
Central to the transformation is a new AI-powered editorial ecosystem built to support journalists and creative teams. Editors will be assisted with research, multilingual translation, trend analysis, and workflow efficiencies, freeing them to concentrate on the original storytelling and high-quality journalism that have defined the publication since its founding.
Readers will also notice a more personalized experience. #legend will introduce intelligent content discovery across its digital platforms, surfacing articles, luxury products, travel destinations, events, and business insights tailored to individual interests. For the brand’s commercial partners, this translates into more targeted, measurable, and meaningful marketing opportunities backed by real audience data.
For luxury brands working with #legend, AI-powered analytics will offer a clearer window into audience behavior, campaign performance, and emerging consumer trends, enabling stronger strategies and more accountable investment.
The company will also accelerate the production of premium marketing content, social campaigns, newsletters, video and multilingual editorial through generative AI, supporting its continued growth across Asia without compromising the editorial standards the brand is known for.
Recognizing that readers increasingly discover content through conversational AI rather than conventional search, #legend is investing in publishing infrastructure built for this new reality. By strengthening structured content, digital discoverability, and intelligent search capabilities, the platform is cementing its place as a trusted voice for luxury and lifestyle content wherever readers choose to find it.
Across the business, the benefits are expected to be tangible: faster production cycles, stronger reader engagement, sharper advertising performance, and more confident, data-informed decision-making at every level of the organization.
Through it all, the qualities that built #legend’s reputation remain non-negotiable. Authentic storytelling, trusted journalism, and premium experiences are not features of the old model to be discarded. They are the foundation upon which everything new will be built.
“Our future lies at the intersection of innovation and creativity,” Rockowitz added. “By combining human expertise with intelligent technology, we are building a smarter media platform that will continue to inspire readers, empower brands, and shape the future of luxury publishing in Asia.”
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About #legend
#legend is Hong Kong’s premier digital destination for fashion, beauty, culture, and the extraordinary lives of the city’s most influential figures. Founded in Hong Kong, #legend has grown from a local publication into an influential voice in Asian luxury lifestyle media. The platform covers Culture, Watches & Jewellery, Fashion, Travel, Wellness, Design, Beauty, and related verticals, through print, digital, social media, and event experiences, with a mission to celebrate creativity, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence, connects influential audiences with the people, brands, and ideas shaping the future of luxury living.
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