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February 20, 2025

Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) and Fortrea Partner to Advance Collaboration in Clinical Research

Fortrea to Sponsor SCRS’ Collaborate Forward Working Group, Encouraging Collaboration for More Efficient Clinical Trials

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) and Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), are pleased to announce Fortrea’s sponsorship of the SCRS Collaborate Forward working group.

Comprising 16 leading Global Impact Partner organizations, the Collaborate Forward working group will explore and develop best practices to reduce administrative burdens across the clinical research ecosystem. The group is committed to fostering transparency and collaboration to tackle challenges faced by clinical research sites. By improving internal processes, it aims to make sites more sustainable and trials more efficient—ultimately leading to a smoother experience for patients.

Fortrea’s sponsorship marks a significant investment in fostering industry-wide innovation and reflects the company’s dedication to placing sites at the forefront of clinical trial planning.

“We are excited to partner with SCRS to launch and support this working group,” said Mike Clay, senior vice president of Global Project Delivery at Fortrea. “Clinical trials are becoming increasingly complex, and the industry faces mounting pressure to accelerate innovation for patients. We believe that collaboration with clinical research sites is key to unlocking efficiencies and productivity gains that will streamline the clinical trial process. This initiative will develop tangible solutions that clinical study sponsors, CROs, vendors, sites and patient advocacy groups can rally behind. As a leading CRO, we are proud to be at the forefront of this effort, ensuring that sites remain central to driving progress and fostering greater industry-wide collaboration to bring life-changing treatments to patients faster.”

“Clinical research requires a unique interdependency to generate the best outcomes. Collaborate Forward will share partnership successes that impact the people, process and technology improving clinical research today,” added Sean Soth, senior vice president, Strategy and Global Business Partnerships, SCRS. “We are pleased to welcome Fortrea as the charter sponsor of Collaborate Forward. This partnership underscores the value of cross-industry collaboration and the collective effort needed to drive meaningful progress in creating a more connected and efficient clinical trial ecosystem.”

Collaborate Forward will initially focus on study startup, showcasing the advantages of collaboration through compelling stories, case studies and data-driven insights. The group will convene regularly to exchange insights, assess industry trends and develop pragmatic tools that sponsors and CROs can implement within their organizations. Updates on the working group’s progress will be shared throughout 2025 via SCRS Site Solutions Summits and publications, highlighting key findings and collaborative achievements.

SCRS invites sponsors and CROs committed to site sustainability to join this effort and contribute to shaping a more effective and synergistic clinical research landscape. For more information on how to participate, please contact Brian Egan.

About The Society for Clinical Research Sites

The Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) is the leading advocacy organization dedicated to unifying the voice of the global clinical research site community. Representing more than 11,000 research sites globally, SCRS facilitates industry collaborations and conversations dedicated to site-focused advocacy, education, mentorship and connection. SCRS is an active and influential champion for sites in industry initiatives to ensure that the perspective of sites is heard and valued. Learn more and get involved at myscrs.org. Our voice. Our community. Your success.

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology and consulting services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in about 100 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is becoming a transformative force from pipeline to patient at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).

SCRS Contacts:

Marissa Hill (Media) – 267-865-3296, [email protected]
Brian Egan (Media) – 518-207-6965, [email protected]

Fortrea Contacts:

Galen Wilson (Media) – 703-298-0802, [email protected]
Kate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115, [email protected]

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February 20, 2025

Bitget’s Liquidity Depth Analysis Highlights Competitive Edge in Crypto Trading

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has collaborated with CryptoRank to conduct an in-depth comparative analysis of liquidity depth among the top five global centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs): Binance, Bitget, Bybit, MEXC, and OKX. The research offers valuable insights into each platform’s ability to handle large market orders with minimal price impact, a critical factor for traders seeking efficient trade execution.

Top key findings of the report highlight Spot and Futures market liquidity. Bitget secured a second position among the top five global exchanges, showing substantial liquidity depth in major trading pairs such as BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT. This positions Bitget as a competitive choice for traders seeking efficient trade execution in high-volume markets.

In the futures market, Bitget ranked fourth with strong liquidity across key pairs, reflecting its growing presence and capability in the derivatives trading sector.

The analysis evaluated liquidity depth at around 2% price range from the mid-market price, a critical metric for assessing an exchange’s ability to handle large market orders with minimal slippage. Bitget’s performance in this area highlights its dedication to maintaining a liquid and stable trading environment for its users.

The study reveals significant variations in liquidity depth across major centralized crypto exchanges in both spot and futures markets. Binance’s dominance in the spot market and MEXC’s leadership in the futures market highlight the diverse strengths of these platforms. Bitget’s strong performance in both markets aligns with the exchange’s market performance, which has made it the fastest-growing CEX in the top 10. These insights assist investors in selecting the most suitable exchange for their trading activities, considering factors such as liquidity depth and market focus.

Recently, Forbes listed Bitget as one of the top most trusted crypto exchanges worldwide. In 2024, Bitget expanded its user base by 400%, from 20M in January to 100M in December. Spot trading surged from $160B in Q1 to $600B in Q4; daily volumes doubled to $20B. The high-paced updates and top performance amongst CEXs has pushed Bitget to the top #3 exchanges in derivatives trading while strengthening its positioning amongst the top #5 on Spot. Keeping the momentum going, Bitget continues to expand its offerings and improve platform features, maintaining high liquidity to support seamless trading for its vast user base.

For more information, please find the Cryptorank report here.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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February 20, 2025

Axi Select Celebrates Top Milestone: Trader Secures $1,000,000 in Capital Funding

AXI SELECT CELEBRATES TOP MILESTONE: TRADER SECURES $1,000,000 IN CAPITAL FUNDING

SYDNEY, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a leading global provider of online trading services, has proudly announced that trader Francisco Quesada Godines has reached the top milestone in its innovative capital allocation program, Axi Select, securing $1million in capital funding. This incredible achievement is a testament to the broker’s commitment to provide its Axi Select traders with a real opportunity to maximise their trading potential.

According to Greg Rubin, Head of Axi Select, “Francisco, has demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to the program. This milestone extends far beyond receiving $1million in funding. It not only highlights what traders can achieve when they trade consistently and can seize market opportunities to their advantage, but it also underscores the power of an all-inclusive, trader-centric program designed to unlock traders’ full potential.”

“We are incredibly excited for this milestone–a testament to the hard work and dedication of our traders” said Rajesh Yohannan, CEO of Axi, as he shares his pride in their unique program. “When we launched Axi Select in 2023, our aim was clear: we wanted to change the narrative by creating a model that meets traders’ demands; when traders are free from upfront costs, restrictive trading conditions, and other barriers, they can focus exclusively on sharpening their trading performance. Indeed, our experience over the past year has demonstrated that, when a program is geared towards harnessing traders’ full potential, they can achieve remarkable results.”

Axi Select offers ambitious traders a pathway to access capital funding up to $1,000,000 USD and earn up to 90% of their profits, as well as the advantage to join the program with zero registration or monthly fees*. Moreover, Axi Select uses a Standard or a Pro live account, unrestrictive trading conditions, and a suite of tools to nurture traders’ success and growth.

*Standard trading fees apply.

The Axi Select program is only available to clients of AxiTrader Limited. CFDs carry a high risk of investment loss. In our dealings with you, we will act as a principal counterparty to all of your positions. This content is not available to AU, NZ, EU and UK residents. For more information, refer to our Terms of Service.

For more information contact : [email protected]

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February 19, 2025

‫شركة Veson Nautical تُعزز توسعها العالمي بافتتاح مكتب جديد في دبي

يهدف التوسع الإستراتيجي إلى جعل الشركة أقرب من قاعدة العملاء الإقليمية

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة،, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — أعلنت شركة Veson Nautical (Veson)، وهي شركة عالمية رائدة في توفير حلول إدارة البيانات البحرية والشحن، عن افتتاح مكتب جديد لها في دبي، وذلك في إطار تعزيز وجودها في أحد أهم مراكز الشحن على مستوى العالم.

يهدف هذا التوسع الإستراتيجي إلى جعل شركة Veson أقرب إلى قاعدة عملائها الإقليميين المتنامية وتعزيز مكانتها في صدارة حلول تكنولوجيا المعلومات البحرية وإدارة البيانات في المنطقة.

قال Russ Hubbard، الرئيس التنفيذي للشؤون التجارية في الشركة، متحدثًا اليوم في فعالية أقامتها شركة Veson في دبي بالتزامن مع افتتاح المكتب الجديد:

“تؤكد شركة Veson Nautical التزامها الراسخ بدعم عملائها وتحقيق نجاحهم. على مدى السنوات العديدة الماضية، نجحت دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة في ترسيخ مكانتها كمركز بحري عالمي، ويرى عملاؤنا الإمارات مركزًا متميزًا على الصعيدين الإقليمي والعالمي. نحن متحمسون لمستقبل واعد في منطقة الخليج، ونتطلع إلى دعم المئات من عملائنا في المنطقة ومساعدتهم على تحقيق مزايا تنافسية”.

سافر John Veson، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Veson، إلى دبي لافتتاح المكتب الجديد، واحتفالاً بهذه المناسبة، أقامت الشركة أول “منتدى وفعالية تواصل Veson Nautical في دبي”. عُقدت الفعالية في فندق Sofitel JBR، وجمعت أكثر من 60 عميلاً وضيفًا مرموقًا لمناقشة مجموعة من القضايا الإقليمية والعالمية التي تؤثر في الصناعة البحرية.

بالإضافة إلى حلقة نقاش مطولة مع John Veson، تضمنت الموضوعات التي تمت مناقشتها تأمين مستقبل الشحن في الخليج، والتأثير العالمي لتكنولوجيا الذكاء الاصطناعي، فضلاً عن تأثير اللوائح الجديدة في تقييم أصول السفن.

سيكون مكتب Veson في دبي، الذي يقع في برج Uptown في مركز دبي للسلع المتعددة (DMCC)، بمنزلة مركز رئيسي لتفاعل العملاء، ودعم التنفيذ، والتعاون في مجال الصناعة.

بفضل تمتعها بتاريخ طويل من الابتكار والخبرة في مجال العقود البحرية ذات الصلة، تخدم Veson ما يزيد على 38,000 مستخدم في 2,400 شركة في أكثر من 100 دولة. ينضم مكتب دبي إلى ستة مراكز تميز أخرى تُديرها Veson في بوسطن ولندن وسنغافورة وطوكيو وهيوستن وأثينا.

حول Veson Nautical

تُمكّن شركة Veson Nautical الصناعة البحرية العالمية من مواجهة التعقيدات المتزايدة في جميع جوانب التجارة. تجبر اللوائح التنظيمية متعددة الاختصاصات والاضطرابات الجيوسياسية وجهود إزالة الكربون وتهديدات الأمن السيبراني وغيرها، المشاركين في الصناعة على إعادة تقييم مدى تحملهم للمخاطر. من خلال الجمع بين البيانات البحرية الموثوقة ومنهجيات سير العمل المصممة خصوصًا، تمنح Veson العملاء الثقة اللازمة لاتخاذ قرارات في ما يتعلق بإدارة المخاطر وزيادة الأرباح إلى أقصى حد.

www.veson.com‏.

Kevin Baxter‏
مدير قسم العلاقات العامة والاتصالات
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‏‎+44 (0) 20233970102‏

فريق صحافة ‏Veson Nautical‏
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February 19, 2025

Bitget Launches Exclusive Campaign for FTX Creditors with up to $2,500 in Incentives

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced an exclusive promotion for FTX creditors effective from February 17th to March 4th. Following the recent events surrounding FTX, Bitget recognizes the challenges faced by creditors and is committed to supporting the community. This special promotion is designed to offer attractive incentives, boost market sentiment, and reignite trust in the crypto space.

To join the campaign, users must first sign up for a Bitget account using the same email address as the one used on FTX. This step is crucial in order to confirm their identity as an FTX creditor. Once the identity verification is completed, users may submit their FTX creditor information and deposit funds to their Bitget account to receive up to $2,500. The net deposit amount is calculated based on all deposits and withdrawals made during the promotion. As long as users submit creditor information before the promotion ends, all net deposits made before approval will still be counted. About 80% of the incentives will be distributed as USDT futures trading bonuses, while the remaining 20% will be distributed in BGB.

Bitget prioritizes a secure trading environment, operating with competence, transparency, and a commitment to continuous compliance with evolving global cryptocurrency regulations.

Strong from its strategic initiatives and constant innovation, the platform now counts over 100 million users and has a daily trading volume exceeding $20 billion. Recently, Forbes listed Bitget as one of the top most trusted crypto exchanges worldwide. In 2024, Bitget expanded its user base by 400%, from 20M in January to 100M in December. Spot trading surged from $160B in Q1 to $600B in Q4; daily volumes doubled to $20B. The high-paced updates and top performance amongst CEXs has pushed Bitget amongst the top #3 exchanges in derivates trading while strengthening its positioning amongst the top #5 on Spot.

The firm provides over 100% asset protection, backed by transparent Proof of Reserves and the industry’s second largest insurance fund of $600 million. Bitget has a strong foothold globally, which it plans to strengthen by providing world-class products and a trustworthy ecosystem.

More information about the event can be found here.

About Bitget

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

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February 19, 2025

Sahm Capital Joins Capital Market Forum Riyadh 2025 as Platinum Sponsor

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 February 2025 – Sahm Capital, the first fintech-driven financial company to secure full Capital Market Authority (CMA) licensing (license no. 22251-25), is proud to announce its participation as a platinum sponsor at the Capital Market Forum (CMF) 2025. Organized by the Saudi Tadawul Group, CMF 2025 took place from February 18–20, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving as a premier global platform for fostering interconnectedness between key financial markets worldwide.

This marks Sahm Capital’s second appearance as a sponsor at CMF, underscoring its commitment to expanding its presence in the domestic market and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The initiative aims to diversify the economy, empower citizens, attract investors, and establish Saudi Arabia as a global leader in innovation and sustainability.

Founded in 2022 and fully licensed by the CMA, Sahm Capital has rapidly grown into a leading fintech player. In October 2023, the company received licenses for Dealing, Advising, and Custody services, followed by the launch of the Sahm trading app in December 2023. The app, a first-of-its-kind platform, has already surpassed 1 million users, making it one of the fastest-growing trading platforms in the region.

In addition to its brokerage licenses, Sahm Capital secured Managing and Arranging licenses from the CMA in October 2024, positioning the company to offer a wide range of financial services, such as investment banking, managing investments and operating funds. Backed by Valuable Capital Group, a multinational entity with regulatory expertise in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States, Sahm Capital leverages its global network to deliver comprehensive financial services to a broader investor base.

Hadeel Bedeeri, General Manager of Sahm Capital, commented: “After three years of deepening our roots in Saudi Arabia, we are honoured to be embraced by over a million users. This achievement boosts our confidence as we look to serve a broader audience across the Arab world with high-quality financial services, aiming to help every investor realize their full potential in a thriving, opportunity-rich capital market.”

Sahm Capital
Sahm Capital, registered in Riyadh, holds full regulatory licenses from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to provide Dealing, Advising, Custody, Arranging, and Managing Investments and Operating Funds Activities in the Securities Business services (license no. 22251-25). As the first fintech-driven financial company to achieve full CMA licensing, Sahm Capital has established itself as the fastest-growing member of the Saudi Exchange, leveraging proprietary technology and innovative financial solutions to deliver seamless, one-stop financial services. For more information, visit: www.sahmcapital.com

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