HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The World Trade Organization’s latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report shows that Hong Kong rose to become the world’s fifth-largest trading entity in 2025, climbing two places from the preceding year. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) noted that the WTO report fully demonstrated Hong Kong’s continued resilience in merchandise trade. Total trade value continued to grow robustly last year, further reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international trading hub. Hong Kong’s achievement is attributable to the institutional advantages under the “One Country, Two Systems” principle, as well as its free and open business environment.This year marks the beginning of the national 15th Five-Year Plan. The Plan supports Hong Kong in better integrating into national development, consolidating and enhancing its status as an international financial, shipping and trade centre, while developing into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent. This fully demonstrates that the “Four Centres and One Hub” positioning meets the country’s needs and builds on Hong Kong’s distinct strengths. With a global network of 51 offices, the HKTDC will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage as a gateway linking the Chinese Mainland with the rest of the world, promoting Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. International exhibitions, conferences and business missions will also be organised to create business opportunities for companies in the Chinese Mainland and international markets.HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesPlease contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Jane CheungTel: (852) 2584 4137Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in the Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
A four-day event to be held from June 25 (Thu) to 28 (Sun) across the KINTEX area, showcasing the full spectrum of K-culture, including beauty, fashion, and food.
Actor Lee Chae Min appointed as official ambassador; the festival to feature global artists such as TREASURE and RIIZE.
Goyang, Korea – April 03, 2026 – (SeaPRwire) – The 2026 MyK FESTA, a comprehensive K-culture event hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister CHAE Hwi-young, hereinafter “MCST”) and organized by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (President Park Chang Sik, hereinafter “KOFICE”), will be held for four days, from June 25 (Thu) to 28 (Sun), at KINTEX and SONO Calm GOYANG in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
Next-Generation Star Lee Chae Min Appointed as Official Ambassador
Actor Lee Chae Min has been appointed as the official ambassador for this year’s event. Lee has garnered global recognition as a rising star through the drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty. Additionally, he is also widely known among K-pop audiences worldwide, bolstered by his extensive experience as a music show MC. KOFICE stated that Lee was selected in recognition of his fresh and sophisticated image as a rising K-culture icon, which closely aligns with the values of MyK FESTA. As the official ambassador, Lee is expected to participate in on-site programs during the event, with detailed program information to be announced at a later date.
A Four-Pillar Program Integrating Performance, Discourse, and Business
MyK FESTA is structured around four main programs designed to offer an immersive experience of the diverse facets of K-culture.
At KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1, dynamic K-pop concerts will be held alongside a talk platform offering insights into the cultural industries. First, MyK LIVE (a concert) will feature top-tier artists such as HIGHLIGHT, TREASURE, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, izna, and Hearts2Hearts, showcasing the essence of K-pop. Second, MyK VOICE (a talk session) will bring together experts from various sectors of the cultural industries to engage in open discussions on current trends and the future outlook of K-culture. Third, MyK STREET (an exhibition and experience-driven platform) will offer new consumer experiences through pop-up stores and showcases featuring companies across various K-culture sectors.
At SONO Calm GOYANG, a series of specialized business programs will be held to strengthen the industry ecosystem of K-culture. Finally, MyK TRADE (an export consultation platform) will support the tangible global expansion of Korea’s cultural industries through B2B export consultations and a networking day involving global buyers and Korean companies.
Park Chang Sik, President of KOFICE, stated, “At last year’s inaugural event, MyK FESTA shared content that brought together K-culture and everyday life for global audiences, demonstrating its potential as an event capable of attracting around 50,000 global fans.” He added, “This year, we plan to offer a more in-depth experience of our cultural industries through a diverse range of programs tailored to the individual preferences of visitors.”
Ticket information and detailed schedules for the MyK LIVE concerts will be announced in phases via the official website (www.mykfesta.com) and official social media channels.
Media contact
Min-seok Seo, Director of the Global Content Outreach Team
Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange
E – min027@kofice.or.kr
W – https://www.mykfesta.com
香港, 2026年4月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2025年，融資租賃行業總體運行平穩，監管延續「立足本源、防控風險」主基調，持續引導行業專注服務實體經濟。隨著「十四五」收官，高端裝備、新能源等產業融資需求持續釋放，為行業帶來新機遇。近日，上海國資最大的融資租賃公司之一海通恒信（1905.HK）發佈了2025年年度業績報告。於「十四五」收官與「十五五」謀劃的關鍵之年，公司在複雜多變的外部環境中，交出了一份穩健經營、結構優化、協同增效的成績單。報告顯示，2025年海通恒信實現收入總額人民幣68.20億元，年度溢利人民幣14.25億元。截至年末，資產總額達1,077.56億元，權益總額204.19億元。尤為值得關注的是，在行業競爭加劇、優質資產稀缺的背景下，公司不良資產率逆勢下降至1.16%，撥備覆蓋率穩定在304.71%的高位，風險抵禦能力持續夯實。協同效應持續釋放 區域深耕差異突圍2025年是國泰君安與海通證券合併重組後全面運行的首個完整年度。作為國泰海通證券的重要控股子公司，海通恒信深入踐行「一個國泰海通」理念，將租賃產品正式納入集團統一業務目錄，全年協同投放租賃專案超90億元，同比激增超190%。在區域層面，海通恒信進一步優化全國佈局，將資源向經濟發達地區傾斜。2025年，公司在長三角、中部、成渝陝、大灣區及京津冀五大重點區域的新增業務投放占比超過85%，同比增長超16%。其中長三角地區新增業務投放同比增長超34%，年末生息資產餘額占比提升約8個百分點至36%以上，逐步建立了具有區域產業特色的差異化競爭優勢。各地分公司依託屬地化團隊，圍繞龍頭產業、龍頭園區、龍頭廠商精准發力，推動專案實現多點突破、高效落地。其中海南分公司更緊抓自貿港封關運作機遇，積極探索跨境業務模式創新。聚焦新質賽道 構築結構競爭優勢2025年，海通恒信緊扣國家「五篇大文章」戰略導向，在科技金融、綠色金融、普惠金融、養老金融、數字金融領域全面發力，相關領域新增業務投放及資產餘額占比雙雙突破37%。新興行業成為增長主引擎，先進製造、科創租賃、綠色租賃、數字經濟等新興行業全年新增業務投放占比約46%，資產結構持續改善。其中，先進製造業務全年新增業務投放138.86億元，同比增長10.6%；科創租賃業務全年新增業務投放86.04億元，同比增長67.7%，年末資產餘額突破百億大關達101.86億元，較年初增長71.9%。專精特新企業服務方面，生息資產餘額達31.53億元，同比增長27.6%。公司充分發揮「融資+融物」特色優勢，為科技型企業提供適配其經營特徵與成長週期的綜合金融服務，在軍工配套、高端醫療裝備、封閉場景無人駕駛等多領域實現首單業務突破。綠色租賃領域同樣成果顯著。公司落地氫能重卡、氫能大巴、新能源礦卡等前沿場景業務，全年新增綠色租賃投放66.52億元，年末綠色租賃生息資產餘額169.76億元。其中清潔能源生息資產餘額較上年末增長22.7%，新增業務投放同比增長118.3%。公司憑藉在綠色低碳領域的探索，榮獲第三屆上海綠色低碳技術創新大賽「綠色效益探索行動機構獎」，氫能租賃產品更獲評「第二屆全國綠色租賃創新案例最佳案例」。進入「十五五」開局之年，立足本源、合規經營的租賃企業將迎來更廣闊的高質量發展空間。海通恒信這家融資租賃領軍企業，正以「風控為本、穩中求進、數智賦能、管理提質、協同增效」的經營策略，在打造中國一流融資租賃公司的新征程上堅定前行。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
(AsiaGameHub) - On the night of April 1, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee saw two players win a combined $395,542.98 in jackpots, with one guest securing two consecutive victories.
The most significant streak involved a player who initially secured $149,880 from a $200 wager on a Buffalo Link slot machine. Subsequently, this individual won an additional $137,662.98 jackpot with a $100 bet on another Buffalo Link game.
Meanwhile, another player walked away with $108,000 following a $500 bet on a Dragon Link slot machine.
The casino noted other substantial payouts in March as well. A player scored $138,024 on March 24 with a $10 bet on a Dragon Link machine. Just two days after, on March 26, a different player claimed $150,790 with a $10 wager on a Buffalo Link machine.
In 2025 alone, players at Seminole Casino Hotel have accumulated over $444 million in total jackpot winnings.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Decentraland is now available on the Epic Games Store, providing the virtual world with a new channel to access a broader audience of gamers. The platform's release occurred on April 2 and included a complimentary in-game wearable for new users who join via the Epic Games Store version.
Good to Know
Decentraland launched on Epic Games Store on April 2
New users can claim the Epic Arrival Shield at Genesis Plaza
The free item is limited to players using the Epic build
Decentraland Opens Epic Store Access With New User Reward
To attract new players, Decentraland is providing the Epic Arrival Shield to users who download and access the platform through the Epic Games Store. The wearable item can be collected from a dispenser located at Genesis Plaza at coordinates 0,0.
The launch was also marked by a community event held at the Decentraland Theatre on the evening of April 2. Attendees were encouraged to wear all-blue outfits for the celebration.
Decentraland continues to develop its social features alongside gameplay. The platform regularly schedules events like movie nights, live music performances, trivia contests, parkour challenges, and mini-games. Access continues to be free, and community-led governance remains a fundamental aspect of the project's framework.
FAQ
When did Decentraland launch on Epic Games Store?
It launched on April 2.
What free item are new users getting?
They can claim the Epic Arrival Shield.
Where can players collect the wearable?
It can be found at Genesis Plaza at coordinates 0,0.
Who can get the Epic Arrival Shield?
The offer is exclusive to new players using the Epic Games Store version of Decentraland.What kind of platform is Decentraland?
It is a virtual world platform centered on social interaction, events, and community involvement.
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(SeaPRwire) - 如果您夢想有一天能加入億萬富翁俱樂部，最好的起點或許不是商學院，而是您當地的讀書會。
根據 JPMorgan 的一份報告，閱讀是全球最富有家族成功人士最常提到的習慣。該報告調查了超過 100 位總淨資產超過 5,000 億美元的億萬富翁。
這家財富管理公司發現，運動、堅持不懈和早起也是長期成功的關鍵因素。但在訪談中，一個主題佔據了主導地位：對時間分配的極度刻意。
「生命的貨幣是時間，」報告中一位匿名的億萬富翁家族領袖寫道。「不是金錢。你會仔細考慮如何花掉一美元，你也應該同樣仔細地考慮如何花掉一小時。」
為什麼億萬富翁在 AI 時代仍然閱讀
在一個像 ChatGPT 這樣的工具可以在幾秒鐘內總結數百頁內容的技術驅動時代，坐下來讀一本書可能會讓人覺得效率低下。但許多全球最成功的商業領袖長期以來一直持相反觀點：深度閱讀仍然是建立持久知識最快的方法之一。
Microsoft 聯合創始人 Bill Gates 將閱讀視為他學習常規的基石。曾幾何時，Gates 表示他每年閱讀約 50 本書以保持思維敏銳。
「這是我的主要學習方式之一，從我小時候開始就是如此，」Gates 在 2016 年告訴《紐約時報》。「如今，我也會去有趣的地方、與科學家會面，並在網上觀看許多講座。但閱讀仍然是我學習新事物和檢驗我理解程度的主要方式。」
他說他當時讀過最好的書是 John Brooks 的《Business Adventures》，這是 Warren Buffett 在他們相識後向他推薦的第一本書。
至於 Buffett 本人，也是一位狂熱的讀者。
「我只是不斷地閱讀、閱讀、再閱讀，」當被問及如何跟上世界動態時，Buffett 說。「我每天可能閱讀五到六個小時。我現在閱讀的速度不如年輕時快，但我閱讀五份日報，閱讀相當數量的雜誌，閱讀 10-K 表格，閱讀年度報告，還閱讀許多其他東西。」
他給有抱負的商業領袖的建議雄心勃勃：每天閱讀 500 頁。
「知識就是這樣運作的。它像複利一樣積累。你們所有人都能做到，但我保證沒幾個人會去做。」
JPMorgan 認為推動長期財富的 7 個習慣
閱讀
運動
堅持不懈
早起
任務優先排序
目標設定
深度思考時間
根據 JPMorgan 的《Principal Discussions》報告。
超高淨值人士如何度過空閒時間
儘管閱讀被認為是長期成功的主要推動力，但這並非大多數超高淨值家族偏好的所有休閒方式。
在 JPMorgan 的報告中，閱讀在參與者最熱衷的愛好和興趣中排名第 7，落後於戶外活動、與家人朋友共度時光，甚至工作本身。
富裕家族最熱衷的 10 大愛好或興趣
戶外與自然
工作
與家人和朋友共度時光
網球
雪上運動
高爾夫
閱讀
健身與鍛鍊
釣魚
騎自行車
這種差距凸顯了一個關鍵區別：雖然閱讀可能不是最熱門的消遣，但其價值意味著它被視為一種戰略紀律——隨著 AI 重塑資訊消費方式，這種模式可能會變得更加顯著。
AI 的使用在超高淨值人士中已經非常普遍。近 80% 的受訪者表示他們在個人生活中使用 AI，69% 的人報告在商業中使用 AI。在一個資訊獲取比以往任何時候都更容易的世界裡，對學習方式以及時間分配的刻意程度，可能比以往任何時候都更重要。
JPMorgan 自己的 2026 年書單「旨在激發宏大思考與大膽探索」，反映了這一重點。推薦書目包括 Bobbi Brown 的回憶錄《Still Bobbi》；Andrew Ross Sorkin 關於 1929 年華爾街崩盤的歷史著作；以及探討 Michael Jordan 在商業世界成功的《Air Jordan》。
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(AsiaGameHub) - Kentucky legislators have forwarded HB 904 to Governor Andy Beshear following a disorganized final session day at the state Capitol. The piece of legislation combines revisions to sports betting policies, fantasy sports regulations, fixed-odds horse racing provisions, and new restrictions related to prediction markets.
Good to Know
HB 904 received two separate Senate approvals in a single night following a procedural mistake
The legislation increases the minimum age required to open a sports betting account from 18 to 21
New wording related to prediction markets emerged as the most contentious point of debate
Prediction Market Wording Sparked the Final Major Dispute
The most intense disagreement centered on prediction markets. A prior draft of the bill would have banned operators including FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics from operating in Kentucky’s sports betting market if they hosted prediction market platforms anywhere else in the United States.
That proposed provision carried significant stakes. Those three operators hold valid Kentucky licenses and make up the vast majority of the state’s sports betting-linked tax base, which generates more than $40 million per year.
Pushback mounted rapidly. Over the weekend, FanDuel displayed a pop-up notification within its Kentucky-facing app warning users they might lose access to the platform. The group Protect Our Freedoms Kentucky also rolled out an online tool that allowed users to contact legislators and voice opposition to the bill.
By Wednesday morning, the contested wording had been adjusted. The revised draft no longer prohibits licensed operators from operating in Kentucky if they offer prediction market services in other states. Instead, it bars Kentucky-licensed racetracks, sportsbooks, and fantasy sports operators from partnering with any service provider that offers prediction market event contracts within Kentucky’s borders.
This more limited wording still left senators with concerns. Senate Minority Floor Leader Gerald Neal questioned whether the service provider provision could prevent Churchill Downs from broadcasting the Kentucky Derby across the country if one of its broadcast partners ran advertisements for prediction market platforms Kalshi or Polymarket. Sen. Jason Howell initially confirmed that this was a possibility, then walked back his statement and said he was not familiar with the specific details of Churchill Downs’ contracts. That response appears to have cost the bill support from several senators representing the Louisville area.
Sen. Cassie Chambers-Armstrong said, “That’s a very big issue.”
Legislation Addresses Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports and Horse Racing
HB 904 impacts a large portion of Kentucky’s gambling market. Representatives Michael Meredith and Matthew Koch sponsored the measure, which consolidates policy proposals that had been in development for more than a year.
For sports betting specifically, the bill increases the minimum age to open an account from 18 to 21. It also prohibits player prop bets for in-state college athletes. In addition, the legislation establishes a regulatory framework for fantasy sports operators and adds fixed-odds horse racing wagering as an allowed activity in Kentucky.
Meredith told Gambling Insider that the two sponsors combined separate policy efforts they had been leading. Koch had been working on charitable gaming reform, while Meredith had been developing the fantasy sports regulatory side. Both policy tracks were eventually merged into a single bill, which went through multiple rounds of revisions before legislators settled on the final version.
The evening brought one additional unexpected twist. After the first vote, senators realized they had attached an out-of-order floor amendment that would have barred licensed operators from accepting credit card deposits. Because that amendment was tied to the original House version of the bill rather than the revised committee substitute, it could not remain in place. Senators then held a second vote to remove the amendment.
The Senate first passed the bill at roughly 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday by a 24 to 13 vote. After the procedural issue came to light, senators voted again and reached the same 24 to 13 outcome. Around one hour later, the House approved the Senate’s changes by a 64 to 19 vote.
Timing was a critical factor. Wednesday was the final day before legislators recessed ahead of the veto period. Meredith noted that waiting until the last two session days on April 14 and 15 would have created significant risk. If Beshear vetoed the bill at that point, legislators would not have the opportunity to hold an override vote. By advancing HB 904 now, the Republican supermajority retains the ability to override a potential veto.
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(AsiaGameHub) - BGaming has launched Gates of Power, a fresh online slot centered on Zeus, quick round progression, and high volatility. This title was created in collaboration with Perfect Position and joins BGaming’s #Entertainment lineup.
Good to Know
Gates of Power features a 6×5 grid where wins can land anywhere
Power Spins, Free Spins, and Super Spins form the core of the game’s feature set
The slot offers a maximum win potential of 15,000x
BGaming Incorporates Zeus Into a Fast-Paced, High-Volatility Slot
Gates of Power draws on the well-known Ancient Greece theme, yet BGaming designed the game with speed and easy bonus access in mind. Wins can occur anywhere on the 6×5 grid, followed by cascades that clear space for new symbols. Lightning strikes introduce multipliers, while Bolt symbols trigger additional multipliers above the reels.
Scatter symbols can activate Free Spins or Super Spins. Power Spins ensures either a Bolt or Scatter symbol appears on every spin, with multipliers of at least x50. Players can also access bonus rounds via a Buy Bonus option, and Bonus Hunt mode unlocks Super Spins at a lower cost than the standard bonus purchase route.
BGaming stated the slot was developed using a data-driven approach in partnership with Perfect Position. The goal was to create a game suitable for streaming, social content, and extended player engagement for operators. Alongside its feature lineup, Gates of Power boasts a highly volatile math model and targets players seeking larger swings and greater payout potential.
Igor Bondarenko, Product Owner of Publishing at BGaming, said:
“Ancient Greece is among the most popular slot themes of all time, and we’ve injected fresh energy into it with the launch of Gates of Power.
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香港, 2026年4月3日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 4月2日，新希望乳業在香港與當地知名乳業老字號十字牌正式簽署合作協議及戰略合作備忘錄，正式開啟對港澳地區乳製品市場的深度深耕與全面佈局，為消費者帶來更新鮮、更多元、更貼近本地需求的乳品選擇。根據雙方簽署的戰略備忘錄，依託新希望乳業在產品研發、供應鏈體系建設及產品創新領域的深厚積累，結合香港十字牌在港澳本地市場的渠道資源、品牌影響力與本土化運營經驗，雙方將共同啟動「Project New Hope+」戰略合作計劃。通過資源共享、品牌聯乘、渠道互補等方式，攜手開拓香港、澳門乳品市場，打造兼具品質保障與本地化適配性的乳製品消費新體驗，實現優勢互補、互利共贏。新希望乳業是内地領先的鮮活乳品企業與低溫奶行業領導者，近年來，公司在乳品行業增長趨緩的背景下保持了強勁的增長勢頭，經營韌性凸顯。十字牌是香港本土極具代表性的乳業老字號，公司深耕本地市場多年，在港澳地區擁有深入人心的國民級品牌與覆蓋廣泛的全渠道分銷網絡，產品贏得港澳消費者的廣泛認可。此次簽約合作，既是新希望乳業與十字牌雙方優勢資源的深度整合與戰略共贏之舉，也是企業面向港澳市場謀求創新突破、加快新興市場佈局的重要里程碑，標誌著内地優質乳企與港澳市場渠道、品牌資源實現高效對接，為推動兩地乳業產業升級奠定堅實基礎。基於消費者對健康化、功能化、場景化乳品需求的持續升級與消費習慣的深刻轉變，按照備忘錄規劃，雙方將以品牌聯名為核心切入點，率先引入新希望乳業旗下明星創新品類進入香港市場，精准匹配當地消費者對健康、便捷、功能性乳製品的需求。計劃於今年夏季率先推出聯名款「輕食杯/瓶」系列產品，以細分生活場景為突破口，覆蓋「控體輕負擔」「代餐充能」「健身補給」等消費場景。此外，到今年第四季度，則計劃推出特色風味牛乳飲品系列，精准適配港澳消費者的口味偏好，全面進駐全港核心超市、連鎖便利店等主流線下渠道，實現消費場景全覆蓋，進一步擴大合作品牌的市場影響力。新希望乳業擁有領先行業的研發創新能力、高效穩定的全鏈路供應鏈體系以及在低溫奶領域的核心技術積累；创建于1950年代初的十字牌，多年來持續深耕香港市場，憑藉逾70年的本土品牌積澱、成熟穩固的全渠道覆蓋網絡、精准深刻的本地消費洞察，以及強勁的品牌活力與市場認可度，穩居香港鮮奶市場前列，兼具卓越品質與良好口碑。此次合作不僅是品牌與產品的聯合，更是圍繞消費者核心需求、以鮮活品質為根基的長期價值共建。雙方將以此為起點，充分發揮各自在品牌、渠道、研發及市場運營等領域的資源稟賦，攜手拓展市場、升級消費體驗，以高品質乳品服務港澳消費者，共同推動港澳地區乳品行業高質量發展。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com
摘要
X 計劃自動鎖定首次提及加密貨幣的帳戶。
被鎖定的用戶在再次發帖前需要額外驗證。
此舉針對被駭客利用以推廣詐騙代幣的帳戶。
X 表示該功能旨在減少加密貨幣釣魚活動。
批評者表示，合法的首次加密貨幣發帖可能會被標記。
(SeaPRwire) - X 正在準備一項新的帳戶安全功能，旨在減少一種常見的加密貨幣相關釣魚手段，該手段依賴被駭的個人資料來推廣虛假代幣和連結。根據 X 產品主管 Nikita Bier 的聲明，該平台將很快自動鎖定任何在其發帖歷史中首次提及加密貨幣的帳戶。帳戶持有者隨後需要在再次發帖前完成額外驗證。
計劃中的措施是在加密貨幣釣魚活動繼續針對社交媒體用戶（特別是在大型平台上）之際推出的，在這些平台上，被入侵的帳戶可以迅速觸及廣大受眾。在許多情況下，攻擊者會獲取既有個人資料的控制權，並利用其可信度來推廣詐騙代幣、虛假空投或指向欺詐網站的連結。通過限制沒有該主題先例的帳戶首次發布加密貨幣內容，X 旨在使被劫持的個人資料對詐騙者來說更難以利用。
X 產品主管 Nikita Bier 表示，為了應對加密貨幣詐騙和釣魚活動的激增，該平台正在實施一項新的安全措施：如果帳戶首次發布關於加密貨幣的內容，它將被自動鎖定並要求完成…… pic.twitter.com/hlddg0qlMh
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Bier 表示，該功能旨在消除這些攻擊背後的主要誘因。他在回應一位用戶帳戶的描述時發表了此番言論，該用戶描述了一封偽裝成版權通知的釣魚電子郵件如何導致登入會話被盜。該用戶說，攻擊者使用了一個與真實頁面極為相似的虛假登入頁面，收集了雙重認證代碼，然後接管了帳戶以推廣虛假的加密貨幣內容。
新規則針對常見的詐騙手段
通過被入侵的社交媒體帳戶推廣的加密貨幣詐騙已活躍多年，仍然是線上零售用戶面臨的最顯著威脅之一。一種廣泛使用的方法是「雙倍賺錢」詐騙，受害者被要求發送加密貨幣，並被虛假地承諾會收到更多作為回報。其他詐騙手段則推廣虛假的迷因幣、代幣發行和偽造的空投，旨在提取錢包憑證或直接付款。
冒充仍然是問題的主要部分。攻擊者經常創建或劫持那些看起來屬於公眾人物、公司或加密行業知名成員的帳戶。這些帳戶可能分享看起來合法的連結，但實際上會將用戶引導至釣魚頁面或欺詐代幣優惠。由於加密貨幣交易通常無法撤銷，這些詐騙造成的損失一旦資金轉移，往往就是永久性的。
X 在近年來引入了其他反濫用措施，包括移除機器人、加強 API 控制以及監控可疑行為的系統。新的自動鎖定功能通過關注發帖行為的突然變化來擴大這些努力。一個突然開始首次討論加密貨幣的帳戶現在可能會面臨臨時限制，直到平台確認用戶的身份。
驗證措施可能影響一些合法用戶
這種方法旨在在詐騙活動擴散之前進行干擾，但它也可能影響那些首次發布數字資產內容的合法用戶。一些批評者表示，如果將正常用戶活動預設為可疑，該規則可能導致誤報。這種擔憂在市場興趣濃厚的時期可能尤為相關，當時新用戶開始更頻繁地討論加密貨幣話題。
該變化的支持者表示，鑑於與詐騙推廣相關的大量帳戶被盜事件，額外驗證是一個實際的步驟。臨時鎖定可以在攻擊者試圖利用受信任的個人資料吸引注意力和建立可信度時，減緩惡意活動。對於處理快速變化的金融詐騙的平台來說，速度通常是限制曝光的關鍵。
Bier 還批評了 Google 的釣魚電子郵件，表示當欺騙性訊息到達用戶並導致憑證被盜時，電子郵件提供商也承擔責任。他的言論將帳戶被盜問題與釣魚防範中更廣泛的弱點聯繫起來，這些弱點超出了社交平台的範疇。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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(SeaPRwire) - 全年溫暖的天氣、打高爾夫球以及與孫子孫女們悠閒度日，長久以來一直是美國人退休生活的經典夢想。雖然這對許多美國人來說仍然遙不可及，但大多數人仍然希望並期望在工作了 40 多年後能夠舒適地退休。
那麼，對美國人來說，理想的退休生活究竟是什麼樣的呢？根據 Northwestern Mutual 本週發布的一份報告，美國人認為他們需要 150 萬美元才能舒適退休。這比去年增加了 20 萬美元，顯示退休金的數字增長速度比大多數人能夠儲蓄的速度還要快。
這項基於對 4,375 名成年人進行的調查的研究發現，通貨膨脹、預期壽命延長以及對社會安全金未來日益增長的不安情緒，都在推高理想退休金的數字。
Northwestern Mutual 的首席外勤官 John Roberts 在一份聲明中表示：「新的『魔術數字』反映了多種因素的匯合——從持續的通貨膨脹和預期壽命延長，到對社會安全金未來的不確定性。」「退休變得越來越複雜，美國人正在通過設定更高的預期來應對。」
期望與現實之間的差距
退休儲蓄的問題不僅在於目標很高。問題在於大多數美國人離實現目標還差得很遠。
聯邦儲備委員會的數據顯示，55 至 64 歲美國人的平均退休儲蓄僅為 185,000 美元，而 65 至 72 歲的美國人僅為 200,000 美元。根據 Northwestern Mutual 的數據，這僅相當於美國人認為舒適退休所需金額的 13% 左右。
BlackRock 的首席執行官 Larry Fink 也一直公開談論大多數美國人對退休準備不足的問題。
BlackRock 是全球最大的資產管理公司，管理著 14 萬億美元的資產，該公司調查了 1,000 名註冊選民，詢問他們需要多少錢才能舒適退休，平均回應約為 210 萬美元——甚至比 Northwestern Mutual 的研究顯示的還要高。
他在 2025 年股東信中寫道：「這是一筆巨款。比我預期的要多。」「考慮到受訪者中有 62% 的人退休儲蓄不到 15 萬美元（或者說只相當於他們認為舒適退休所需金額的 7% 左右），幾乎沒有人接近這個數字。」
146 萬美元是否真的可以實現？
對大多數美國人來說，實現 146 萬美元的退休儲蓄將在很大程度上取決於他們開始儲蓄的時間。
Northwestern Mutual 為我們進行了計算：假設年化投資回報率為 7%，距離退休還有 35 年的工人每月需要儲蓄約 385 美元才能達到 146 萬美元。但如果你等到距離退休只有 15 年，那麼每月的儲蓄金額將不得不增加到 4,600 多美元。
根據 National Bureau of Economic Research 的數據，33% 的私營部門工人無法獲得雇主贊助的退休賬戶，例如 401(k)，這使得情況更加嚴峻。此外，74% 的 Z 世代、千禧一代和 X 世代表示，由於相互競爭的財務優先事項，他們在退休儲蓄方面遇到困難，這是 Goldman Sachs 所稱的「財務漩渦」，其中 42% 的年輕工人表示他們過著月光族的生活。
根據 Goldman Sachs 的 2025 Retirement Survey & Insights 報告，這是一個不會消失的問題。
Goldman Sachs 表示：「對於相當一部分勞動人口，特別是職業生涯早期的員工來說，管理相互競爭的財務優先事項的長期現實仍然是一個持續的挑戰。」
可以肯定的是：Northwestern Mutual 表示：「平均值很有趣，但你實際需要儲蓄的金額對你來說是獨一無二的。」「你的需求將取決於你的退休生活可能花費多少。」他們建議與財務顧問討論你退休後想做什麼、計劃何時退休以及預計壽命有多長。
社會安全金不再是昔日的安全網
除了美國人必須擔心通過 401(k) 或其他儲蓄賬戶儲蓄足夠的退休金外，社會安全金也面臨著迫在眉睫的威脅。根據 Penn Wharton Budget Model 的一份新報告，社會安全金的老年和遺屬保險信託基金預計將在 2032 年枯竭，也就是六年後。根據 Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget 的數據，如果國會不採取行動，受益人可能會面臨高達 24% 的付款削減。
根據 2026 年的 2.8% 生活成本調整，平均社會安全金退休福利上升至每月約 2,071 美元。這是一個有意義的差異，但遠不足以彌補七位數的儲蓄缺口。
專家們還表示，美國更廣泛的退休體系僅獲得 C+ 的評級，在覆蓋範圍、儲蓄充足性和長壽保障方面存在持續的差距。
Mercer 的全球退休領導者 Chris Mahoney 在 3 月份的一篇評論中寫道：「美國在全球排名中處於中間位置，而澳大利亞等國家則處於領先地位。」「如果不進行改革，更多的美國人將面臨退休時收入不足——或缺乏獲取儲蓄的工具的風險。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。
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(AsiaGameHub) - Entain is scaling back its Ladbrokes operations in Ireland following unsuccessful attempts to sell its retail properties. The group intends to shut down 39 stores, endangering 226 jobs, amid mounting pressure on land-based betting in both Ireland and the UK.
Good to Know
Entain intends to close 39 Ladbrokes outlets in Ireland—roughly over a third of its total retail portfolio there.
The firm stated that 226 positions may be impacted, pending consultation processes.
Negotiations with Bar One Racing regarding a complete sale concluded without an agreement.
Entain Scales Back Ladbrokes Operations in Ireland
The closures are scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2026 following staff consultations. Ladbrokes noted that the decision is a response to cost pressures, shifts in consumer behavior, and an increasing threat from the unregulated betting market. The company added that it will prioritize redeploying employees where feasible and will retain over 350 staff members across 66 Irish shops post-restructuring.
This downsizing comes after unsuccessful discussions about selling the entire Ladbrokes retail estate in Ireland. Bar One Racing engaged in talks with Entain last year, but those negotiations did not result in a deal.
This action aligns with a broader trend in the retail betting sector. Operators in both Ireland and the UK are reducing their physical store networks as online betting continues to gain market share and operational costs keep increasing. Recent reports highlight similar cutbacks at Evoke/William Hill in the UK this week, as well as earlier Paddy Power store closures announced by Flutter in previous years.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Golden Entertainment has successfully moved forward with its plan to become a private company. Shareholders have approved the deal with Chief Executive Blake L. Sartini and VICI Properties, positioning the casino operator to exit Nasdaq in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Key Details
The master transaction agreement received approximately 20.4 million votes in favor.
Golden shareholders are slated to receive roughly 0.902 shares of VICI stock along with approximately $2.75 in cash per share.
Seven Nevada casino real estate properties are included in a $1.16 billion sale leaseback agreement with VICI.
Golden Entertainment Shareholder Vote Advances Deal
The shareholder vote demonstrated overwhelming support for the transaction. Golden reported that the deal garnered approximately 20.4 million votes in favor, with only 208,131 votes against and 20,158 abstentions. A related proposal concerning executive compensation tied to the transaction also passed, although it received about 2.3 million votes in opposition.
Upon completion of the transaction, Golden will transition to a private company, and its stock will be delisted from Nasdaq. The terms of the agreement value Golden at $30 per share, which the merger documents indicate represents a 40% premium over the closing price on November 5, 2025. Golden anticipates the closing to occur in the second quarter of 2026, contingent upon gaming approvals and other standard closing conditions.
VICI is handling the real estate component of the transaction. The company has agreed to acquire seven casino properties in Nevada for $1.16 billion and will lease them back to a new entity under the control of Sartini. VICI confirmed that the portfolio includes The STRAT, Arizona Charlie’s Decatur, Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, Aquarius, Edgewater, and Pahrump Nugget; Rocky Gap is not part of this transaction. Following the closing, Golden's operating assets will be held by the private entity.Sartini stated:
“I am confident that this transaction maximizes shareholder value by offering a substantial premium to our current share price.”
“We are delighted to integrate our high-quality Nevada casino real estate with one of the nation's most compelling experiential real estate platforms and to partner in unlocking value within our company and exploring future opportunities.”
Golden operates eight casinos and 73 gaming taverns across Nevada. The company's portfolio features approximately 5,500 slot machines, 80 table games, and around 6,000 hotel rooms.“This mission will remain unchanged, and I am profoundly honored to lead Golden’s 5,000 employees into the next phase of our evolution as a private company,” Sartini added.
The timing of this transaction follows a period of weaker financial performance. Golden reported a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of $0.33 per share on $155.6 million in revenue, both figures falling short of analyst expectations. The company also announced it would forgo an earnings call due to the pending transaction. For the full year 2025, the operator recorded a net loss of $6 million.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Washington has expanded sports betting access for tribal casinos, though the state maintains a strict set of rules around this new market. College sports betting is now permitted, with exceptions for bets on Washington schools, in-state games, minor league sports, and several types of prop markets.
Good to Know
Tribal sportsbooks can now accept wagers on select college sporting events.
Bets on Washington colleges and games held within Washington remain banned.
Player prop bets tied to Washington college athletes are also prohibited.
Washington Expands Tribal College Betting With Clear Limits
The new law allows tribal casinos in Washington to take wagers on collegiate sports, but only within well-defined boundaries. Betting on events connected to Washington-based colleges remains outlawed, and this ban also extends to minor league sports. Tribal sportsbooks must continue operating exclusively inside tribal gaming facilities, with mobile wagering restricted to on-site use through geofencing.
The measure also blocks multiple wager categories. Sportsbooks cannot offer bets on the performance or nonperformance of an individual athlete enrolled at a Washington college. It also bars wagers linked to wrongful influence over game play or conduct in a sporting event. Bill materials note the changes are meant to strengthen the regulated sports wagering industry while keeping the market tightly controlled.
State Rep. Chris Stearns said: “Sports betting should never put athletes or officials at risk.”State Sen. Adrian Cortes stated stronger regulation is needed to protect student athletes as online harassment increases. Rebecca George of the Washington Indian Gaming Association said the bill protects consumers, respects tribal sovereignty, and gives the state more clarity as new products attempt to blur the line around legal gambling. These remarks appeared in legislative reporting on the bill.
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(AsiaGameHub) - The membership of the Indian Gaming Association selected Tehassi Hill as Vice Chairman and Michell Hicks as Treasurer during the 2026 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention held in San Diego. Both individuals will serve two-year terms.
Key Information
Tehassi Hill, who serves as Chairman of the Oneida Nation, secured the Vice Chairman position.
Michell Hicks, the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was chosen as Treasurer.
Chairman David Z. Bean linked the new leadership appointments to the ongoing struggle against illicit prediction market activities and federal overreach.
IGA Welcomes New Officials
Hill and Hicks assume their roles during a challenging period for tribal gaming. Hill, now in his third term leading the Oneida Nation, stated:
“We must maintain our focus on the challenges ahead while continuing to share the narrative of our accomplishments.
“It is crucial that we stand united and build solidarity as a formidable power for our tribal nations.”Hicks expressed a similar perspective after the swearing-in ceremony. He remarked: “We face numerous obstacles, including the expansion of illegal markets that pose a threat to our industry.” He added that confronting these threats will necessitate “strategy, resources, and a unified effort.”
Bean commented that the election demonstrated strong support across the organization. He stated:
“Today’s election reflects the strength of our tribal leadership and the unity of our membership.”
Bean also noted that the group is strengthening its leadership as it confronts “unauthorized prediction market activities and federal overreach.”The vote occurred during the final segment of the 2026 convention, where concerns regarding prediction markets and sovereignty remained high on the agenda.
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(AsiaGameHub) - Casino earnings in Macau continued their upward trend in March, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) hit MOP22.61 billion (approximately $2.80 billion). This figure represents a 15% year-over-year increase and remains largely consistent with January's performance following a dip in February.
Key Highlights
Monthly GGR for March climbed 15% compared to the previous year, totaling MOP22.61 billion.
Revenue saw a 9.8% increase from the MOP20.6 billion recorded in February.
GGR for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to MOP65.9 billion, a 14.3% rise over the same period last year.
Macau's GGR Continues Growth in March
Data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau shows that Macau's gaming venues brought in MOP22.61 billion during March. This total is 9.8% higher than February's figures and slightly below the MOP22.63 billion reported in January. Market experts anticipated a strong March due to favorable year-on-year comparisons and sustained demand following the Lunar New Year.
These latest results brought the first-quarter GGR to MOP65.9 billion, marking a 14.3% annual improvement. Despite this expansion, the region remains under pressure to maintain steady gaming income. Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai cautioned in April 2025 that if monthly revenues fall under 15 billion patacas, it could strain the budget of the city, which relies significantly on gaming tax receipts.
For casino operators, the March data suggests a market that continues to expand, albeit with some fluctuations. While revenue significantly outpaced February, it fell just short of January's levels, highlighting how Macau's performance remains tied to the timing of holidays, demand from mainland China, and the premium mass segment.
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(AsiaGameHub) - BGaming has introduced a more subdued seasonal offering with Royal Easter, a slot designed with classic gameplay at its core rather than overt holiday themes. The game features a palace garden backdrop, Fabergé-inspired eggs, and a refined aesthetic intended to ensure the title's relevance beyond the Easter period.
Key Features
Royal Easter operates on a 5×3 grid and features low volatility.
The game incorporates multiplier symbols, Free Spins, a buy bonus option, and a Chance x2 feature.
BGaming has scheduled the release date for March 26, 2026.
BGaming Elevates Easter Slots with a Sophisticated Design
Royal Easter departs from typical cartoonish bunnies and egg hunt motifs. Instead, BGaming has centered the slot around ornate visuals and well-known mechanics, offering a more tranquil experience tailored for casual players and those who prefer a traditional reel setup. Up to five x2 multiplier symbols can appear on a single spin and combine to enhance winnings.
Free Spins introduce a pay-anywhere mechanic and can be activated by three or more scatters or purchased directly. Players also have the option to enable Chance x2, which doubles the likelihood of landing scatters. BGaming's objective was to create a game that feels less like a fleeting holiday release and more like a slot with enduring appeal.
Vasili Pauliuchenko, Game Producer at BGaming, commented:“Our aim for Royal Easter was for it to feel valuable rather than solely tied to a season. We envisioned a slot that would establish its presence in the market in April and remain there.
“The sophisticated details, familiar mechanics, and consistent pace were all intentional choices, made for players who appreciate a classic experience executed with excellence.”
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(AsiaGameHub) - Although FanDuel has established itself as the leading revenue-generating sportsbook in the U.S., Flutter remains under the shadow of a long-standing option held by Fox. This right pertains to 18.6% of FanDuel and maintains a significant variable regarding valuation, strategy, and licensing.
Good to Read
Fox is permitted to acquire 18.6% of FanDuel in a single transaction at any time prior to December 2030.
The option price was valued at $4.8 billion at the conclusion of 2025 and increases by 5% annually.
FanDuel currently accounts for nearly half of Flutter's revenue, rendering the issue difficult to overlook.
Fox Option Remains Over FanDuel
FanDuel provides Flutter with its most powerful U.S. growth engine, yet a portion of that potential upside could still be diverted. Under the terms associated with the 2019 acquisition of The Stars Group, Fox retains an option to purchase 18.6% of FanDuel, which can only be exercised in full.
This is significant because FanDuel has become central to Flutter's operations. Since acquiring FanDuel in 2018, the brand has matured into the country's top revenue-producing sportsbook, while growth in mature markets like Ireland and the U.K. has slowed. Essentially, FanDuel now handles the majority of the heavy lifting for the broader group.
Flutter highlighted this risk once more in its 2025 10-K report. The company stated: “In the event that Fox exercises the Fox Option, we would be required to sell to Fox a significant minority stake in our FanDuel business.” It further added: “If at that point Fox’s consent is required for certain actions we wish to take and we are unable to obtain it, we may not be able to pursue elements of our business strategy.”The price is a critical factor. Following arbitration between the two companies, Fox secured the right to buy that 18.6% stake at a fixed price of $4.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, with a 5% annual compounded increase if Fox defers. Fox has until December 2030 to act, must pay in cash, and would require gaming licenses to finalize the transaction.
Currently, this arrangement does not suggest an immediate deal is imminent. Flutter held a market value of approximately $20 billion in early April 2026, similar to its position when the arbitration value was determined in 2023, according to the provided source material. At this valuation, Fox would see minimal direct upside from exercising the option.
Nevertheless, the overhang persists. If FanDuel's value appreciates faster than the 5% annual hike in the strike price, the economics become more enticing for Fox. This implies that some future upside in FanDuel is effectively capped for Flutter, as Fox already possesses a path to buy in at a pre-set formula.
There is also an operational dimension to consider. A Fox stake approaching 20% would impact not only valuation calculations but also decision-making within FanDuel should consent rights be activated. Flutter has clarified that such a configuration could constrain parts of its wider business strategy.Licensing introduces an additional layer of complexity. FanDuel offers sportsbook, online casino, and daily fantasy sports products across more than twenty U.S. states. Fox would need regulatory approval across these gaming markets before it could assume ownership. Fox previously attempted a direct betting venture in the market via Fox Bet with The Stars Group, but that brand closed in 2023 after maintaining less than 1% of national market share.
Another unresolved question exists outside the balance sheet. It remains unclear how a future Fox stake would integrate with Fox's sports media assets. This is significant in a market where connections between media and betting are already prevalent. DraftKings, for instance, partners with ESPN as a sponsor and odds provider.
Flutter further solidified its control over FanDuel in 2025 by agreeing to purchase the 5% stake held by Boyd at an implied FanDuel valuation of roughly $31 billion. This deal emphasized the asset's growing value and explains why the Fox option continues to resurface as a focal point.
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