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Bitget Wallet dévoile PayFi Vision : faire le lien entre les paiements du monde réel et la finance on-chain

Bitget Wallet présente PayFi Flywheel, une solution qui intègre les gains, les transferts et les dépenses dans un écosystème on-chain qui permet à chaque dollar d’être productif

VICTORIA, Seychelles, 04 févr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget Wallet, l’un des principaux portefeuilles Web3 sans garde, a dévoilé sa stratégie pour 2025, dont PayFi est l’un des principaux axes. Avec plus de 60 millions d’utilisateurs, Bitget Wallet met PayFi au premier plan des finances personnelles, faisant passer les crypto-monnaies d’un actif passif à un outil financier puissant à exploiter au quotidien. En combinant l’efficacité des paiements cryptographiques et la faculté de générer des revenus par le biais de la finance décentralisée (DeFi), PayFi intègre les gains, les transferts et les dépenses dans un écosystème qui maximise l’utilité de chaque dollar, en veillant à ce que chaque transaction contribue à la croissance financière. Bitget Wallet se positionne comme une super application financière, associant l’innovation de la blockchain et la praticité du monde réel pour révolutionner la façon dont les individus gèrent leur argent.

Le système PayFi Flywheel de Bitget Wallet convertit les portefeuilles de crypto-monnaies d’outils de stockage passifs en moteurs d’autonomisation financière. Grâce à son écosystème de gains, de transferts et de dépenses, les utilisateurs peuvent déposer des crypto-actifs, tels que des stablecoins, sur des comptes épargne offrant des rendements flexibles et en temps réel. Ces rendements ne sont pas bloqués, mais servent directement à financer les dépenses quotidiennes, des achats aux abonnements, en encourageant le concept « Achetez maintenant, ne payez jamais », où les rendements DeFi couvrent une partie des dépenses. En faisant converger les gains, les transferts et les dépenses, grâce à l’efficacité de la blockchain, PayFi crée un écosystème interconnecté qui permet à l’argent de rester productif et aux utilisateurs de faire fructifier leurs actifs de manière transparente.

« PayFi n’est pas un simple produit, c’est un mouvement qui vise à faire de la crypto-monnaie un outil financier viable pour des milliards de personnes dans le monde », a déclaré Alvin Kan, directeur des opérations de Bitget Wallet. « En tirant parti du PayFi Flywheel, nous redéfinissons les finances personnelles, en intégrant des systèmes alimentés par la blockchain dans la vie de tous les jours. Cela marque un changement de paradigme dans la gestion de l’argent – en donnant aux individus des outils pour maximiser la productivité et la liberté financière tout en rendant la crypto plus pratique et plus impactante dans le monde entier. »

L’une des pierres angulaires de l’initiative PayFi de Bitget Wallet est la future carte Bitget Wallet, une carte cryptographique prise en charge par Mastercard et liée à un compte bancaire international multidevises adapté aux crypto-monnaies. La carte permettra de réaliser des dépenses internationales en toute simplicité, en offrant des taux de change compétitifs. Outre la carte, Bitget Wallet développe une expérience d’achat in-app grâce à des partenariats avec des entreprises telles que Triple A, Bitrefill, IvendPay, PundiX et Coinpal. Ces partenariats permettent aux utilisateurs d’utiliser des crypto-monnaies pour des services quotidiens, qu’il s’agisse d’acheter des cartes-cadeaux de grandes marques telles qu’Amazon et Apple, de recharger des crédits mobiles ou d’effectuer des paiements en magasin via des codes QR ou des systèmes de points de vente alimentés par la blockchain. Cet écosystème interconnecté élargit l’application des crypto-monnaies dans le monde réel, en veillant à ce que les gains, les transferts et les dépenses se renforcent mutuellement dans un cycle de création de valeur.

Bitget Wallet prévoit également de lancer des fonctionnalités de rémunération améliorées, offrant des options de rendement flexibles allant de rendements à faible risque à des opportunités de rendement plus élevé. Les utilisateurs auront la possibilité ainsi de conserver la productivité de leurs fonds, même s’ils les utilisent pour leurs dépenses quotidiennes, afin de s’assurer que l’argent génère du rendement tout en restant accessible. Les transferts peer-to-peer seront rationalisés, permettant des transactions cryptographiques plus rapides, moins chères et plus faciles d’accès pour l’utilisation quotidienne et les transferts de fonds. « Nous avons constaté une croissance exceptionnelle dans certaines régions en raison d’une inflation élevée et d’un accès bancaire limité », a expliqué Alvin Kan, directeur des opérations de Bitget Wallet. « Rien qu’en Afrique, le nombre d’utilisateurs a augmenté de plus de 1 000 % l’année dernière, avec des tendances similaires au Moyen-Orient et en Amérique latine. Ces chiffres soulignent la demande croissante de solutions décentralisées, et avec PayFi, nous visons à donner aux régions mal desservies des outils financiers accessibles. »

Pour plus d’informations, consultez le blog de Bitget Wallet.

À propos de Bitget Wallet
En réunissant des possibilités infinies au sein d’un seul portefeuille non dépositaire, Bitget Wallet représente l’incarnation ultime du Web3. Avec plus de 60 millions d’utilisateurs, il offre des services on-chain complets, avec notamment la gestion d’actifs, les échanges instantanés, les récompenses, le jalonnement, les outils de trading, les données de marché en direct, un navigateur DApp et une place de marché NFT. Prenant en charge plus de 100 blockchains, plus de 20 000 DApps et plus de 500 000 jetons, Bitget Wallet vous permet de bénéficier d’un trading multi-chaînes fluide sur des centaines de DEX et de ponts inter-chaînes, ainsi que d’un fonds de protection de 300 millions de dollars pour vos actifs numériques. Faites l’expérience de Bitget Wallet Lite pour commencer votre voyage sur le Web3.

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Business Schools Prepare for the GenAI Era: AACSB Shares Global Survey Findings

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB) released a new report, GenAI Adoption in Business Schools: Deans and Faculty Respond, informed by survey input from business school deans and faculty. The report explores how these groups are navigating the opportunities and challenges of generative AI (GenAI), focusing on the practical use of GenAI in teaching, research, and governance. It offers valuable insights into the adoption trends and strategic priorities within business schools globally.

Key Survey Findings
Conducted separately among faculty and deans, the surveys reveal shared and diverse perspectives and priorities, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts to drive meaningful progress in GenAI adoption.

  • Optimism vs. Skepticism: Deans express greater optimism about GenAI’s potential, while faculty are generally more cautious, citing concerns about ethical implications and readiness. Despite this disparity, both groups agree on the importance of integrating GenAI across teaching, research, and governance.
  • Proficiency and Usage: Most survey respondents identify as novice or intermediate users of GenAI. Faculty primarily use GenAI for tasks like content creation and summarization in teaching, while they remain more hesitant about using the technology for research applications like data analysis, citing data integrity issues.
  • Ethical Concerns and Governance: Issues such as plagiarism, data privacy, and academic integrity are highlighted as major barriers to more widespread adoption. Although nearly half of the deans report existing AI policies at their institutions, many schools lack actionable guidance, signaling a need for clearer governance.
  • Educational Potential and Risks: Both faculty and deans recognize GenAI’s role in enhancing creativity and problem-solving while also posing risks to critical thinking. Striking a balance between AI integration and traditional pedagogy remains a key priority.
  • Resource Allocation: Schools are focusing on integrating GenAI into curricula using existing resources, with limited efforts directed toward expanding or redesigning current infrastructure.
  • Training Opportunities: A mix of self-directed learning and structured institutional support is preferred for skill development. However, low engagement with formal credentialing programs presents an opportunity for schools to expand training pathways.

AACSB’s findings emphasize the importance of promoting collaboration among educators, administrators, and institutional leaders to address challenges and responsibly leverage GenAI’s potential. The organization is committed to supporting business schools with actionable resources and insights to navigate the evolving AI landscape.

Support for this report is provided by the Kogod School of Business at American University. Learn how the Kogod School is preparing the business leaders of tomorrow at kogod.american.edu.

To read the full report, visit aacsb.edu/genai-adoption. For media inquiries or to arrange an interview with one of AACSB’s thought leaders about this report, please contact [email protected].

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, connecting educators, learners, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.


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AACSB Approves Global Standard-Setting Framework, Paving the Way for the Next Era of Business Education Standards

Transformative Initiative to Shape the Future of Business Education

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s leading accrediting body for business schools, has approved the AACSB Global Standard-Setting Framework. This framework formalizes the process for revising business education standards and establishes a structured five-year review cycle. This initiative reaffirms AACSB’s position as the global authority on business education quality and impact.

The AACSB Board of Directors has charged Chief Accreditation Officer Stephanie Bryant with implementing the new framework and initiating a review and revision of the current standards. A global task force comprising key stakeholders from across the business education ecosystem will oversee the revision process to ensure alignment with the evolving needs of business schools, industry, and society.

Anticipated to launch on July 1, 2026, the revised standards will be released as The Global Standards for Business Education™. This initiative reinforces AACSB’s mission to advance the quality and impact of business education, providing more than 17,000 business schools worldwide with a structured framework for continuous improvement and global impact.

“For over a century, AACSB has been the de facto global standard-setting body for business education, guiding institutions toward quality, excellence, and impact,” said Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB. “As the business education landscape continues to evolve, AACSB is committed to ensuring that business schools remain agile, innovative, and aligned with industry and societal needs.”

The standards revision process will include an exposure draft and a public comment period, allowing for broad engagement from AACSB’s global community. The final version of The Global Standards for Business Education™ is expected to be voted on at the Annual Business Meeting in April 2026, with official implementation on July 1, 2026.

“The updated standards will provide all business schools with a clear, future-ready framework to drive excellence and innovation,” said Sherif Kamel, Chair of AACSB’s Board of Directors and Dean of Onsi Sawiris School of Business, The American University in Cairo.

About AACSB International

Established in 1916, AACSB International (AACSB) is the world’s largest business education association, representing 1,900 institutional members and 1,000 accredited schools, connecting business schools, businesses, and lifelong learners to create the next generation of great leaders. With members in over 100 countries and territories, AACSB elevates the quality and impact of business schools globally. Learn how AACSB and business schools from around the world are leading boldly in business education at aacsb.edu.

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Andrew Thriffiley
PR Manager, AACSB International
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First Participants Vaccinated with IAVI’s Ebola Sudan Vaccine Candidate in Uganda Amid Ebola Outbreak

The vaccine candidate is being evaluated in a ring vaccination trial as part of a comprehensive public health response

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 3, 2025 / The first participants have been vaccinated with an investigational Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate provided by IAVI, a nonprofit scientific research organization, as part of a World Health Organization (WHO)-led ring vaccination trial taking place at Makerere University Lung Institute in Kampala. WHO prioritized evaluation of IAVI's candidate vaccine, which was already prepositioned in Uganda, as part of a global collaborative effort supporting the country's Ebola outbreak response.

This is Uganda's sixth outbreak of Ebola Sudan, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever disease with a case fatality rate of up to 50%. No licensed vaccines or therapeutics are available for Ebola Sudan, a Category A priority pathogen. Existing Ebola Zaire vaccines are not cross-protective for Ebola Sudan.

Mark Feinberg, M.D., Ph.D., IAVI president and CEO, said: "IAVI is grateful for the efforts that the WHO, the Ugandan government, and our public health partners in Uganda have made in enabling the rapid deployment of our investigational Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate to address the ongoing outbreak of Ebola Sudan in Uganda. We believe this clinical trial represents an important step toward evaluating the potential of IAVI's vaccine to protect exposed individuals from Ebola Sudan infection as well as demonstrating its value as a safe, effective, and accessible new tool to include in comprehensive outbreak responses in the future. Critically, having vaccine doses readily available in country made it possible for us all to mobilize in just days and to be able to incorporate evaluation of a promising Ebola Sudan vaccine clinical trial into the public health response very soon after the first reports of the current outbreak."

Uganda's current Ebola outbreak began on Jan. 30 with a confirmed infection in a health worker who died in Kampala, and since then 45 contacts have been identified. Close contacts are at elevated risk of infection and are prioritized for inclusion in a ring vaccination trial.

A study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms the high-level effectiveness of ring vaccination in containing Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The vaccine assessed in that study - ERVEBO®, Merck's single-dose Zaire ebolavirus vaccine - uses the same recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (rVSV) viral vector platform as IAVI's Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate. ERVEBO® is licensed in more than a dozen countries.

More about IAVI's investigational Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate

In 2023, IAVI initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of its rVSV-based Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate. The study was designed to evaluate the Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate in healthy U.S. adult volunteers at three dose levels. Initial results from that study indicate that the candidate vaccine was well tolerated across all three groups; immune responses were also detected in all three groups. These data were shared in November 2024 during the annual meeting American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. As a follow-up to this study, IAVI and our partners are currently planning a Phase 1 study in Africa.

In addition to being the backbone of the Ebola Sudan vaccine candidate, rVSV is the platform technology utilized in IAVI's portfolio of emerging infectious disease (EID) candidates, including a Lassa virus vaccine candidate currently in Phase 2 clinical trials in West Africa, supported by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP).

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Relo Metrics, Meltwater Team Up to Redefine Sponsorship Measurement in Sports and Entertainment

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Relo Metrics, the leading sports measurement platform, and Meltwater, a leading global provider of media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced a new partnership that will transform how sports and entertainment customers measure and maximize sponsorship performance in the digital landscape. This collaboration will enable customers to unlock unparalleled insights with Relo’s AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform alongside Meltwater’s media intelligence solutions.

2024 has been the year of sports, and the overall live entertainment industry continues to have a renaissance worldwide. The need for all parties to ensure that their messages are breaking through, and that all the value is being properly measured has risen in strategic importance.

The vast digital media landscape, the thousands of websites that cover sports, entertainment, and news are the source of trillions of impressions worldwide. Previously all of that engagement and brand exposure in stories, photos, and videos was not being measured and valued in relation to a brand and a sports team, or a brand and an entertainment event. With this partnership, customers will now gain access to even more actionable insights on sponsorship performance including media values and impressions, alongside all the other channels of measurement in the Relo and Meltwater platforms.

The primary customer profiles benefiting from this partnership include:

  • Rights Holders (Sports Properties, Teams, and Leagues): Closing the gap between marketing, social, PR/comms and partnership sales teams with insights that measure partner performance across the season, assisting with renewing partnerships and growing revenue potential.
  • Brands: Within marketing there are planning and execution teams that cut across all marketing and communication channels uniting it with media strategy and experiential marketing.
  • Agencies: This partnership will enable various agencies within PR, Media, and Sports to collaborate on data strategy and measurement.

“This partnership with Meltwater is a game-changer for the sports and entertainment industry. By providing even more insights into media and sponsorship measurement we are unlocking a massive, previously untapped source of brand value,” said Jay Prasad, CEO of Relo Metrics. “By adding additional media insights alongside broadcast and social exposure, we’re empowering rights holders, brands, and agencies to see the full picture of their sponsorship performance, and ultimately drive more strategic and data-backed decisions. This is a huge leap forward in delivering actionable insights that transform how sponsorships are valued.”

Meltwater’s suite of solutions unlocks the power of media, social, and consumer data, transforming them into actionable insights to give customers a competitive edge. With the most comprehensive dataset in the industry and more than 1 billion pieces of media and social content analyzed each day, Meltwater empowers companies with easy-to-action insights that drive data-backed decision-making. Its suite of solutions spans media intelligence, media relations, social listening, social media management, influencer marketing, consumer intelligence, and more.

For brands, agencies, rights holders, and media companies who seek to maximize the impact and ROI of their sports sponsorship investments, Relo Metrics provides unparalleled performance analytics that delivers granular insights and full-funnel measurement. Relo differentiates itself by offering deterministic conversion and attribution metrics, empowering stakeholders to understand the true value and outcomes of their sponsorships.

A key part of this strategy is Relo Metrics’ partner ecosystem by which is enabling Relo to go beyond valuation, named strategic partnerships with complementary technologies in the sports marketing space, giving clients a complete picture of their sponsorship performance.

“In today’s rapidly-evolving media landscape, it’s critical that brands have a comprehensive view of their performance and brand value across all channels. Meltwater is excited to partner with Relo Metrics to enable brands, agencies, rights holders, and media companies to gain a more holistic view of the impact of their sponsorships and optimize their strategies to reach even greater heights,” said Doug Balut, SVP of Global Alliances and Partnerships at Meltwater.

Relo Metrics
Relo Metrics is an AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform that enables brands to track and optimize their sponsorship investments and powers teams and leagues with the insights they need to retain and grow revenue. The company tracks sponsor exposure across live broadcasts, social media, and streaming platforms and delivers actionable insights via a fast, single-solution platform. For more information, visit www.relometrics.com

Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social, consumer and sales intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

Contacts:
Hannah Shain, VP Marketing, Relo Metrics, [email protected]
Jonalyn Morris (US) / Shawn Belluigi (EMEA), Bubble Agency, [email protected]

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Meltwater Announces New Integration with Snapchat for Social Listening

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social and consumer intelligence, today announces a new integration with Snap Inc., becoming the first social listening platform to provide Snapchat-specific insights for brands and agencies to inform their advertising and content strategies on the platform.

As brands increasingly recognize the importance of Snapchat, which is home to a community of 443 million daily active users1, in their marketing efforts, the new partnership allows Meltwater to provide customers with tools to optimize their presence on the platform.

Through the integration, Meltwater customers can surface and analyze content coming from public Snapchat profiles, including Stories, saved Stories, and Spotlight videos, via Snapchat’s Public Profile API. Meltwater users can view post and profile-level Snapchat metrics like views and engagement, and gain insights on topics, sentiment and more.

Meltwater’s listening analytics are geared towards marketing teams who want to boost their Snapchat presence and drive better campaign results. By analyzing trends and best-performing stories, brands and agencies can gain deeper audience insights and improve content performance on Snapchat.

Key benefits of the new integration include:

  • Comprehensive campaign analysis: Measure and analyze the resulting engagement, reach, and sentiment of branded content and campaigns on Snapchat, and easily report on the impact of campaigns.
  • Image recognition: Measure brand exposure and ROI of sponsorship activities with AI generated tags on video and image content that can highlight brand names, logos and more.
  • Optimized content strategy & performance: Analyze the types of public Snapchat content that perform best and incorporate insights and learnings to boost performance.
  • Deeper audience insights: Analyze and learn audiences’ attitudes, interests, and preferences and craft more engaging content aligned to audiences’ wants, needs, and interests.
  • Trendspotting: Detect emerging themes and trends across public Snapchat profiles.
  • Competitive benchmarking: Benchmark and analyze competitors’ content performance on Snapchat and identify opportunities to outperform competitors.

“Meltwater’s integration with Snapchat represents a new milestone in social listening, enabling brands to gather meaningful public insights from Snapchat’s platform to help them stay informed, competitive, and engaged with their audiences,” said Ali Rana, Global Head of Revenue Partnerships, Snap Inc. “We are pleased to welcome Meltwater as an official API partner and look forward to seeing how this integration helps brands and agencies achieve impactful campaign results across the board.”

“We’re excited to partner with Snapchat and become an official Snapchat partner,” said Chris Hackney, Chief Product Officer at Meltwater. “With the increased importance of video content across social media, our customers are eager for greater insights into how they can craft standout campaigns and build stronger, more meaningful connections with their audiences. It’s fantastic to see Snapchat leaning into the power of social listening, and enabling brands to better understand how they are performing on this important platform.”

With this integration, Meltwater is well-positioned to support brands in navigating the competitive landscape of social media marketing and ensure they have the insights needed to reach audiences on Snapchat for years to come.

For more information please contact:
Kelly Costello
[email protected]

About Meltwater
Meltwater empowers companies with solutions that span media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content daily and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,300 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.

About Snapchat
Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. For more information, visit snap.com.

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1 Snap Inc. internal data Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023

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