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Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Confronts Mark Zuckerberg About Child Safety

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Haugen will call out Meta for radically underestimating safety incidents on the platform

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, former Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, with the support of Heat Initiative and Proxy Impact, joined Meta’s annual shareholder meeting to ask the Board for an annual Child Safety report that includes quantitative user-experience metrics to assess whether Meta is adequately reducing harm to children on its platforms.

This meeting was the first time Frances Haugen and Mark Zuckerberg were in a virtual room together, since she disclosed tens of thousands of Facebook’s internal documents in 2021.

Her comments from today’s shareholder meeting are below:

I am Frances Haugen from Beyond the Screen, and I move Proposal #11 filed by Proxy Impact, the Lisette Cooper Trust and members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.

The proposal asks the Board for an annual Child Safety report that includes quantitative user-experience metrics to assess whether Meta is adequately reducing harm to children on its platforms.

This reporting is urgently needed. Two weeks ago, the EU began investigating Meta for failing to reduce physical and mental health risks to young users. In the US, law enforcement and child safety experts warn that Meta’s expanding end-to-end encryption without new safety features will hide millions of incidents of child sexual abuse.

Mr Zuckerberg, on January 31st, 2024, you stood in a Senate hearing room, before bereaved parents who lost their children to harms of social media and said:

“I’m sorry for everything you have all been through. No one should go through the things that your families have suffered.”

Today we ask that if you meant this apology, commit to releasing metrics that show the world the progress you’re making to live up to it.

In two years working at Meta, I saw firsthand how Meta executes most effectively when guided by metrics. Metrics drive progress on the priorities that matter and decrease political infighting.

Forty-three states are accusing Meta of intentionally lying to the public about harms to children from their products. Their legal filings repeatedly detail how which public metrics Meta chooses to report drove trade-offs by employees between profits and the safety and wellbeing of children.

Today, Meta reports a handful of “core” business metrics; none cover what children report as their experiences of safety on the platform. To make progress, metrics need to be expanded to quantify the magnitude of harms to children and whether Meta is exerting effort to drive down those harms.

Progress is urgently needed. In 2021, Meta’s own data estimated that each day, 100,000 children faced sexual harassment on its platforms. Weekly, one in eight girls under the age of 16 reported experiencing unwanted sexual advances on Instagram.

Until Meta reports these numbers next to their quarterly profit and loss, these staggering statistics will not improve.

Safety is essential to growing and retaining users – expanding Meta’s public metrics captures growth today and in the future, and will reassure legislators, advertisers, shareholders, parents and users that Meta is taking effective action to protect children.

Meta’s advancing transparency will change the social media industry by setting the standard for reporting meaningful metrics for your peers.

This is your chance to live up to your promise to parents who have already lost so much and build a better and more successful company for all our children, including your own – now and in the future. Thank you.

The Heat Initiative is a collective effort of concerned child safety experts and advocates encouraging leading technology companies to detect and eradicate child sexual abuse images and videos on their platforms.

Contact: press@heatinitiative.org

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, Supporting Focus Across Global and Indian Markets

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LONDON, April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its recent admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, at a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone marks a significant step in the Company’s long-term growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including a growing focus on India.

With over 30 years of experience in the online trading industry, iFOREX has established a strong global presence built on proprietary technology, consistent innovation, and disciplined risk management. The Company continues to deliver advanced trading solutions alongside a high standard of client support, designed to meet the evolving needs of retail traders in dynamic markets.

Through its proprietary web-based and mobile trading platforms, iFOREX provides access to over 900 financial instruments, including foreign exchange, commodities, indices, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and ETFs. The Company continuously enhances its technology and product offering to deliver a seamless, secure, and efficient trading experience for its global client base.

India represents an increasingly important market for iFOREX, supported by a rapidly growing base of digitally engaged traders and rising interest in global financial markets. The Company aims to strengthen its presence by offering localized support, tailored educational resources, and technology-driven solutions aligned with the needs of Indian traders.

The Company’s admission to the London Stock Exchange enhances its visibility and credibility as a global fintech provider, focusing on investing in platform development, optimizing client experience, and scaling its international operations to support long-term growth.

“Our listing on the London Stock Exchange represents an important milestone in iFOREX’s evolution as a global trading provider,” said Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX. “We see significant potential in the Indian market, driven by strong demand for digital trading solutions and increasing participation in global markets. We remain committed to expanding our presence in India while continuing to invest in technology, innovation, and client experience.”

iFOREX will continue to monitor market developments, adapt its offering to the needs of traders across different regions, and focus on delivering reliable services, transparent trading conditions, and long-term value to its clients and stakeholders.

Find out more here: iFOREX Website

This press release is intended solely for media use. It is not meant for individual investors and does not contain personal advice or recommendations.

 

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iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, offering Cryptocurrency trading (CFDs) Across Global and LATAM Markets

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LONDON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iFOREX today announced its admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker IFRX, with a market valuation of approximately £43.3 million. This milestone represents a major step in the Company’s global growth strategy and supports its continued expansion across international markets, including cryptocurrency CFD trading for retail investors in Latin America (LATAM) and beyond.

The listing underscores iFOREX’s commitment to combining traditional financial instruments with the evolving opportunities presented by the cryptocurrency market. Over the past decade, iFOREX has offered retail traders access to a broad portfolio of crypto CFDs, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Litecoin (LTC), and a growing range of other digital assets, alongside forex, commodities, indices, equities, and ETFs. The Company’s proprietary online and mobile platforms allow traders to seamlessly navigate both crypto and traditional markets from a single interface.

With more than 25 years of experience in online trading, iFOREX has built a solid global presence based on proprietary technology, disciplined risk management, and continuous innovation. By integrating crypto trading alongside traditional instruments, the Company provides traders with diversified opportunities, enhanced liquidity, and sophisticated tools to manage risk and capitalize on market trends.

Latin America represents a particularly high-growth region for cryptocurrency trading, supported by increasing digital adoption, rising interest in global financial markets, and a growing number of self-directed retail investors. iFOREX is committed to strengthening its presence in the region by offering localized services, multilingual support, and educational resources specifically designed to help LATAM clients engage confidently with both crypto and forex markets.

The LSE listing enhances iFOREX’s credibility and visibility as a global fintech provider while supporting its strategy to expand crypto trading offerings, scale operations, and provide long-term value to clients and shareholders. The Company continues to focus on platform innovation, regulatory compliance, and the development of tools that allow traders to execute informed and secure transactions across all available markets.

Itai Sadeh, Chief Executive Officer of iFOREX, commented:

“Our admission to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange represents a landmark moment for iFOREX and reflects our commitment to innovation in financial trading, including cryptocurrencies. Latin America presents strong growth potential in digital assets, and we are focused on providing robust, reliable platforms, localized education, and tools that empower traders to access opportunities across both crypto and traditional markets.”

Looking forward, iFOREX plans to expand its crypto product offering, explore emerging digital asset trends, and continue delivering a secure, innovative, and client-focused trading experience to retail investors worldwide.

 

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Temu and QIMA Partner to Strengthen Product Testing and Platform Compliance

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DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Temu, the global e-commerce platform, and QIMA, a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, today announced a partnership to strengthen product compliance and safety across the Temu platform. Under the partnership, QIMA’s testing and certification services will be integrated directly into Temu’s Seller Center, making compliance resources accessible to sellers.

QIMA will deliver independent product testing, on-site factory inspections, seller training programs, and digital compliance tools. Product testing will cover four initial categories: electrical and electronic goods, jewelry and gemstones, food contact materials, and light industrial products. Testing will be conducted against applicable regulatory and safety standards. QIMA will also conduct on-site factory inspections for selected sellers to verify production processes and supply chain practices at the source.

The Temu-QIMA partnership also includes structured training programs designed to help sellers better understand testing standards and regulatory requirements across markets, along with regular roundtables and workshops on evolving rules, policy developments, and compliance approaches.

“As e-commerce platforms serve more markets and more product categories, independent compliance infrastructure becomes essential, not optional,” said Pierre-Nicolas Disser, CEO of Consumer Products, QIMA. “This partnership, and particularly the integration into Temu’s Seller Center, is a step toward making compliance testing and certification a routine part of how sellers operate. That’s exactly the kind of work QIMA’s global network was built for.”

The partnership with QIMA builds on Temu’s broader product safety and compliance program. In 2025, the company invested approximately US$100 million globally in compliance, product safety, and quality control, with plans to double that investment in 2026. To date, Temu has established cooperation with more than 60 independent testing institutions worldwide. The partnership with QIMA represents one of the first integration of third-party compliance tools directly into the Temu Seller Center workflow.

“Temu prioritizes the safety of products on our platform, and our partnership with QIMA is a concrete step in that direction,” said a Temu spokesperson. “Together with QIMA, we are focused on providing consumers with a safe and trustworthy shopping experience, while making compliance resources more accessible to sellers on our platform.”

About Temu

Temu is a global e-commerce platform connecting consumers with millions of manufacturers, brands, and business partners. Operating in more than 90 markets worldwide, Temu is committed to providing affordable, high-quality products that enable customers to live better lives.

About QIMA

At QIMA, we are on a mission to help our clients make products consumers can trust. We have developed compliance solutions for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) that enable supply chain agility, sustainability, and product innovation. Our services are used by 30,000 businesses globally in the consumer products, agri-food and life sciences industries. What truly sets us apart is our unique culture of relentless care for our clients, and a commitment to offering intuitive solutions that blend deep tech and human intelligence; this is how QIMA continues to disrupt the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry.

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