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UP Fintech: Revenue Hits Record US$101M; Profit at Three-year Peak; Client Assets Doubled YoY to US$40.8 Billion

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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UP Fintech Holding Limited (NASDAQ: TIGR) (“UP Fintech” or the “Company”), announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. UP Fintech reported record revenue of US$101.1 million in the third quarter, representing a 15.6% increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) and a 44.1% increase year-over-year (YoY). Non-GAAP net income attributable to UP Fintech shareholders was US$20.1 million, up 286.5% QoQ and 25.6% YoY. The Company added 60,000 new accounts in Q3, bringing its total global account number to 2.37 million, a 10.2% YoY increase. New funded accounts increased by 50,500, driving total funded accounts to 1,032,800, a 19.3% YoY increase. Trading volume remained robust, with total trading volume increasing 103.1% YoY to US$163 billion. Strong net deposits propelled client assets to US$40.8 billion, a 6.7% QoQ and 115.9% YoY increase, reaching a record high.

UP Fintech’s founder and CEO, Wu Tianhua, stated, “In Q3, enhanced product experience drove significant business growth for the company, with revenue surpassing US$100 million — a record high — and profit reaching a three-year peak. Total client assets doubled YoY to US$40.8 billion, and the company has already achieved its annual guidance of acquiring 150,000 newly funded accounts by now. Global trading activity remained strong, with trading volume doubling YoY.”

“Tiger Brokers continued to improve client investment experiences by launching virtual trade-sharing accounts, allowing users to track the trades of prominent figures like Warren Buffett and Nancy Pelosi. In Hong Kong, Tiger introduced monthly options for Hong Kong stocks in September, boosting weekly trader engagement and order volumes. Recently, we launched weekly stock options for Hong Kong stocks, becoming one of the first brokers to offer cycle options trading in the region, enhancing trading convenience and options for local investors.”

SG: Achieved record-high quarterly trading volume and commission income

HK: Client assets grew 30% QoQ

In Singapore, Tiger Brokers saw significant growth in Q3, with several key metrics hitting an all-time high. Both total trading volume and commission income reached record levels, soaring 253% and 72% YoY, respectively. Net asset inflows climbed 134% YoY. Stock trading remained strong, with US and Singapore stock trading volumes reaching record highs, up 87% and 73% YoY. US options trading also performed exceptionally well, setting new records for the number of orders, trading volume, and commission income, with increases of 108%, 187%, and 59% YoY, respectively. Futures trading also saw record trading volume and commission income, jumping 357% and 110% YoY. In addition, the Cash Boost trading account, which was linked to the Central Depository (CDP) account in August, attracted a broader investor base, driving a 43% increase in trading orders and a 53% increase in gross commission QoQ. In September, the Tiger BOSS Debit Card and Tiger Vault were integrated for T+0 automated subscriptions and redemptions, streamlining clients’ daily spending, wealth management, and stock trading.

Hong Kong continued to attract high-quality clients in Q3, with client assets growing by over 30% QoQ. In Q3, Hong Kong launched stock options and short-selling to provide local investors with more comprehensive investment options. Following the introduction of monthly stock options in late September, weekly trading activity and order volume rose significantly, reflecting growing demand. Recently, Tiger also introduced weekly Hong Kong stock options, becoming one of the first brokers to support cycle options trading in the region. Since expanding virtual asset trading to retail investors on July 1, Tiger Brokers has seen a surge in the number of investors and orders. This quarter saw Hong Kong users’ crypto trading orders and volume jump 1,673% and 1,293% QoQ. Tiger Vault also remained popular, with USD money market fund orders and volume up 99% and 106%, and US Treasury bond orders and volume rising 119% and 160% QoQ.

In the U.S., TradeUP demonstrated robust growth momentum in Q3. User downloads grew by 122% compared to Q2, with account openings up by 88% QoQ, reflecting strong platform appeal and market reach. U.S. client trading volume in U.S. stocks grew 179% QoQ, while options trading increased by 89%. Q3 also marked progress in self-clearing for U.S. stocks and options, enhancing trade execution, stock lending, and settlement. Stock clearing volume rose 93% YoY and options clearing volume by 185%. Night trading delivered standout performance, with after-hours U.S. stock trading volume via Tiger’s self-clearing up by 240% QoQ. Additionally, leveraging diversified stock lending services, TradeUP’s stock lending and margin financing volume grew 114% YoY and 52% QoQ. As of Q3, TradeUP led six IPOs of Asia-Pacific companies, securing the top industry rank.

In Australia, Tiger Brokers continued to build trust with local clients, achieving a 104% YoY increase in newly funded accounts. Net asset inflows grew 207% YoY and 82% QoQ. Gross commission income rose 122% YoY. In August, Tiger Trade received the Finder 2024 “Best Mobile App” award in Australia, earning significant industry recognition. In New Zealand, Q3 saw strong trading activity on Tiger’s platform, attracting a large number of high-quality clients, with total deposits increasing 128% YoY, and trading volume surging 249% YoY. US stocks and options trading continued to perform well, with the number of orders growing 114% and 124% YoY respectively in Q3.

New subscriptions to Trade Feed grew 85% QoQ
Tiger Vault’s users doubled YoY

In Q3, commission income rose 20.9% QoQ to US$41.2 million, while interest-related income grew 22% YoY to US$50.8 million. Tiger Brokers continues to enhance its one-stop global investing experience. Product enhancements include enriched options functions with the addition of implied volatility and options volatility analysis*, catering to professional users and helping them select appropriate options strategies. A new “Yield Hunting” product list on Tiger’s wealth homepage provides rich historical backtesting performance and fundamental information, empowering high-net-worth individuals to optimize investment decisions and maximize returns. Key metrics such as backtested PoP(Probability of Profit) and are assignment probability have been added to the FCN notes details page. A new watchlist assistant feature* provides timely alerts on stock movements for holdings, helping investors avoid missing crucial investment opportunities. The Trade Feed feature continues to upgrade, with the significant addition of Guru Tracker* in Q3, allowing users to track the trades of prominent figures like Warren Buffett and Nancy Pelosi. Trade Feed is now supported in Australia, helping novice investors stay informed on the latest trading activity. The number of new Trade Feed feature subscriptions grew significantly, up 85% QoQ.

On the wealth management side, spurred by the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts, assets under management (AUM) and users grew 101% and 92% YoY in Q3. Tiger Vault continued to gain traction, with AUM and users increasing 99% and 106% YoY. Tiger Wealth’s expanded product range is driving deeper client engagement across asset classes. The AUM of US Treasury bonds held by wealth clients grew 64% QoQ. Gross merchandise value (GMV) for structured notes traded by high-net-worth clients saw a growth rate of over 112% QoQ. To help clients navigate market volatility, Tiger Wealth launched thematic content and a series of livestreams on topics such as the “US Election” and “Trading Amidst Rate Cuts” in Q3, featuring expert insights and providing timely, in-depth market analysis. Tiger Wealth’s newly launched Hong Kong immigration through investment services and flexible US Treasury Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM) services also proved popular with high net worth clients in Q3.

Since its launch, the TradingFront asset management platform (TAMP) has focused on providing flexible account structures, convenient online account opening, and multi-market, multi-asset trading services, steadily building a strong reputation among trading-oriented institutional clients. In Q3, TradingFront platform AUM grew 16% QoQ, and the number of regular investing accounts increased 20% QoQ. At the Singapore Financial Advisers Association (AFA) annual conference in August, Tiger highlighted how TradingFront empowers financial advisors to leverage fintech and AI, keeping pace with industry changes and continuously enhancing their service efficiency and capabilities.

Among the top three HK IPO underwriters
Employee stock option management SaaS platform net profit jumped over 2.7 times QoQ

In Q3, UP Fintech’s other revenues, encompassing services such as investment banking and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reached US$9.1 million. Tiger Brokers continued to demonstrate its strong capabilities and expertise in US stock underwriting. In the reporting period, Tiger served as the lead underwriter for three US IPOs, acting as the sole lead underwriter for both NIP Group and XCharge. Leveraging its superior trade execution capabilities, Tiger also facilitated three share repurchase agreements for US-listed companies in Q3. Furthermore, Tiger underwrote nine Hong Kong IPOs in the reporting period, including those of Metasurface Technologies, Zhonggan Communication, Xi’an Kingfar Property, and Fangzhou Jianke, ranking among the top three on the Hong Kong IPO underwriting league table for Q3.

The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) front, or UponeShare, added 18 new enterprise clients to reach 597 total clients served. Client retention improved significantly, with repeat orders exceeding new orders and growing 33.3% QoQ. Meanwhile, the Company continued to expand into new business models, signing its first software product order during the quarter. Following its milestone of achieving profitability in Q2, the employee stock option management SaaS platform maintained its positive momentum in Q3, with net profit surging by over 270% QoQ and on track for full-year profitability.

Regarding Tiger Enterprise Account, the Company added 13 new clients this quarter, including ChaPanda, Shansong, and YXT.com, bringing the total number of enterprise clients to 455. During the quarter, the Company facilitated Tuya Inc.’s Q2 earnings call, promoting effective communication with the market. “Tiger Online Show”, a high-profile, in-depth interview series, partnered with Kingsoft Cloud executives in September to provide investors with insights and guidance on investment decisions in the cloud services sector. Additionally, the Tiger Enterprise Account has successfully organized an investor relations event for Eastbuy, delving into the business development of livestream e-commerce and exploring new industry trends.

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Creality K3 Now Available at $849, Making Multi-Color 3D Printing More Practical

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Creality’s four-nozzle flagship moves from pre-order to official U.S. availability, bringing faster color changes and greater creative flexibility to everyday 3D printing.

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality today announced the official U.S. availability of the K3, its latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849. Following its pre-order debut in October, the K3 is now available for purchase, with shipments of the first pre-orders having begun on November 2.

Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 introduces a four-nozzle system designed to make multi-color printing faster, less wasteful, and more practical for everyday creative projects.

Making Multi-Color Printing Easier and Faster

From detailed figures and personalized gifts to decorative pieces and functional designs, color can make a significant difference in how a 3D-printed project comes together. Conventional multi-color printing often comes with a setback: more colors mean more time spent switching filaments and more material discarded along the way.

The K3 takes a different approach. Its KliTek™ four-nozzle system keeps different filaments ready in independent channels, allowing the printer to switch between nozzles in approximately 5 seconds while reducing the repeated purging required by conventional single-nozzle systems.

In Creality’s internal testing, this approach shortened total print times by up to 80% and reduced material waste by up to 85% compared with conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.

For makers, this means less time and filament spent on color changes, whether creating a personalized gift, a detailed display piece, or a batch of matching designs.

More Room for More Creative Possibilities

Beyond multi-color printing, the K3 is designed to grow with makers as their projects become more ambitious.

With optional accessories, its four-nozzle architecture supports different nozzle sizes within a single print, allowing users to combine finer surface details with more efficient internal structures. This gives makers greater flexibility to balance appearance, precision, and printing time without having to choose a single nozzle size for an entire project.

The K3 also offers an expandable path into multi-material printing. An optional top cover enables the use of engineering materials, while a dedicated TPU Kit expands compatibility to softer flexible filaments and soluble support materials. These options open up possibilities for projects that combine different material properties or require more complex structures.

U.S. Availability and Launch Offer

The Creality K3 is now available in the United States, starting at $849. Shipments of the first pre-orders began on November 2.

To celebrate the official launch, customers purchasing the K3 through November 30 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Orders placed through Creality’s official online store during the promotional period also qualify for free shipping.

European availability is expected in December 2026.

For more information or to purchase, visit the Creality K3 official product page.

Performance figures are based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced multi-material and mixed-nozzle capabilities require optional accessories sold separately.

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Epic Seven’s New Server “Foundry” Goes Live to Celebrate Official Steam Launch

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Official Steam Launch on Oct 29, Long-term positive synergy anticipated from a new influx of players and improved accessibilityNew server “Foundry” launches with various events to help players settle in quicklySpecial Side Story “Secret Rabbit Hole” Available From Oct 29 to Dec 10

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday the 3rd, Smilegate announced that its mobile turn-based strategic RPG “Epic Seven,” developed by Super Creative, has officially launched on Steam on the 29th and also opened a new server, “Foundry”.

The Steam launch is part of a platform expansion reflecting the needs of global players. With Epic Seven now available on Steam, the world’s largest gaming platform, long-term positive synergy is expected from a new influx of players and improved accessibility. Furthermore, the Steam server introduces exclusive new features, such as controller support.

The new “Foundry” server, launched alongside the Steam service, can be accessed not only through Steam but also via the STOVE PC Client and mobile devices. For players starting Epic Seven for the first time, the new server will operate with independent matchmaking for PvP content for a limited time.

Additionally, various events will be held on the new server to help players settle in quickly. A Settlement Support Buff Event, which began on the 29th, provides various effects to accelerate Hero and account growth, along with daily free Hero summons. There will also be bountiful rewards provided, including various Equipment, growth materials, and Hero Skins, when players log in or play through content.

Global player response has also been highly positive, with over 100,000 players participating in the Steam Wishlist Event that began in August.

Meanwhile, Epic Seven will release a Special Side Story, “Secret Rabbit Hole,” from October 29 to December 10. The greatest Bunny detective, Bunny Girl Great Detective Moro, alongside her sidekick, Alencia, will investigate various incidents to stop a plot detected during a victory celebration party, uncovering the hidden truth behind the case along the way. Players can earn three pieces of Level 88 Equipment by progressing through the story and will receive a special Pet upon collecting all three new Bunny Girl characters and two skins. Additional rewards, such as Charms and Emojis, can also be earned through the concurrent “Trusty Sidekick Alencia’s Case Files” and “Lucky Board Party!” events.

For more information on Epic Seven, visit the official community and the official YouTube channel.

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Benzinga Expands Support for AI-Powered Financial Innovation Through Growing Data Ecosystem

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DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today highlighted its continued commitment to supporting the rapidly growing ecosystem of AI-powered financial applications, with tradeInsightAI among the latest platforms leveraging Benzinga content to enhance market intelligence and decision-making.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how investors, analysts, and institutions consume information, demand for trusted, real-time financial data continues to grow. Through its APIs and data licensing solutions, Benzinga provides the news, corporate communications, and market intelligence that power a growing range of AI-driven products and workflows across the financial industry.

The relationship with tradeInsightAI reflects a broader trend of AI-native companies incorporating high-quality financial data into their platforms to generate insights, identify market-moving developments, and help users navigate increasingly complex information environments. By integrating Benzinga’s real-time financial news and corporate communications content, tradeInsightAI is further strengthening its AI-powered analysis capabilities and expanding the intelligence available to its users.

Benzinga’s data ecosystem supports a wide variety of AI use cases, including market research, event detection, workflow automation, portfolio intelligence, sentiment analysis, and real-time decision support. By delivering structured, machine-readable content through flexible APIs and licensing solutions, Benzinga enables developers, financial institutions, and technology providers to build innovative applications on a foundation of trusted market intelligence.

“AI is rapidly transforming financial markets, and we’re seeing incredible innovation from companies building the next generation of investment and intelligence tools,” said Emily Goldvekht, Account Manager at Benzinga. “tradeInsightAI is a great example of how firms are using AI to turn complex market information into actionable insights. At Benzinga, we’re proud to provide the real-time data and content that help power these emerging technologies.”

“tradeInsightAI replaces endless financial market dashboards and fragmented data feeds with pure inference, a single intelligence layer for real-time market clarity,” said Al Vinjamur, Founder and CEO of tradeInsightAI. “By combining Benzinga’s premium reporting with our domain-aware AI and quantitative pipelines, we turn information overload into edge. With upcoming pilots at some of the world’s largest banks and hedge funds, we’re defining the future of market intelligence.”

As financial institutions continue exploring artificial intelligence to improve research, analysis, and decision-making, Benzinga remains focused on delivering the trusted market intelligence that helps power the next generation of financial technology. Through its expanding network of AI-driven customers and partners, the company is helping accelerate innovation across the broader financial ecosystem.

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.

To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.

About tradeInsightAI

tradeInsightAI is a real time AI-powered financial intelligence platform that triangulates high-resolution market data, news, and alternative datasets to deliver total situational awareness for traders. Founded by a known ex-quantitative portfolio manager at one of the largest hedge funds in the world, market microstructure and AI engineers, the company’s mission is to clarify the deluge of financial information by bridging the gap between fragmented market noise and actionable understanding. tradeInsightAI’s Agentic Market Inference Engine (AMIE) unifies auction dynamics, market structure, news, social media chatter, prediction markets, filings and more through a full-stack AI engine built from the ground up to detect market shifts.

To learn more, visit https://tradeinsight.ai.

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