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A Report shows that stablecoins will be crucial for advancing Hong Kong’s position as a leading Web3 hub. Regulations are the key to mass adoption.

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HONG KONG, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quinlan & Associates and IDA Finance Hong Kong Limited (“IDA”) have co-published a thought leadership report that explores the potential for regulated stablecoins to evolve into trusted legal tender, gaining widespread acceptance for real-world applications, especially local and cross-border payments.

Report link: https://www.quinlanandassociates.com/from-digital-currency-to-legal-tender/ 

The report, titled, From Digital Currency to Legal Tender: The Role of Regulated Stablecoins in Driving Real-world Payments, examines the current stablecoin landscape, where usage remains largely within the Web3 ecosystem. The report also presents a forward-looking vision for a model stablecoin to be widely adopted in everyday real-world applications. A regulated and non-captive stablecoin is expected to offer robust user protection and foster trust, moving beyond the confines of the Web3 space into mainstream financial systems.

In today’s digital asset environment, stablecoins have gained immense popularity for their ability to maintain a stable representation of fiat currency values. “Paired with blockchain-enabled favourable features such as programmability, stablecoins can offer cost efficiency, enhanced transparency, 24/7 availability, and faster processing that traditional financial systems simply can’t match,” said Lawrence Chu, Co-Founder and CEO of IDA. “Due to these features, we see tremendous potential for stablecoins to play a pivotal role in the real-world financial economy.”

To capitalise on this potential, an increasing number of non-Web3 companies have begun issuing their own stablecoins. PayPal, a leading global online payment provider, has launched PYUSD, while Sony Bank is preparing to release a yen-backed stablecoin on the Polygon blockchain. Despite the growing supply, widespread adoption among merchants and consumers in the real economy remains limited.

“Although paying for goods online with digital currencies can be cheaper than using typical payment methods like e-wallets or credit cards, many users hesitate,” explained Benjamin Quinlan, CEO and Managing Partner of Quinlan & Associates. “This reluctance is largely driven by regulatory uncertainty, with 81% of merchants citing it as the primary barrier to accepting digital assets like stablecoin as a mainstream payment option.”

As a result, real-world applications of stablecoins exhibit limited utility.

“While prominent consumer brands such as Tag Heuer and Adidas have begun accepting crypto payments, they typically convert these transactions into fiat currency through third-party processors. This practice diminishes the potential advantages of using stablecoins, as merchants ultimately receive fiat rather than realising the benefits of digital assets,” continued Mr. Quinlan. “On top of this, the stablecoins issued by many financial institutions tend to remain confined within their own ecosystems, otherwise referred to as ‘walled gardens’.”

The report states the case for a trusted regulated, non-captive stablecoin to unlock wider real-world applications, starting from payments. The introduction of stablecoins has the potential to revolutionise Hong Kong’s domestic payment landscape, which currently faces high fees, inflexible options for users, and slow settlement times for merchants.

“Aligned with Hong Kong’s digital economy agenda, as outlined in the policy address, and push for regulated stablecoins, we believe their adoption can accelerate progress in this area,” stated Sean Lee, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of IDA, “We are planning to launch an HKD-based stablecoin product and are actively working to widen our partnership network to integrate stablecoins into existing financial infrastructure, ultimately striving to reinforce Hong Kong’s leadership in the global digital asset landscape.”

“We see a significant opportunity for a non-USD pegged stablecoin, as 83% of countries worldwide do not use the USD as their official or secondary currency for transactions. This means residents and visiting tourists primarily transact in their local currencies,” Mr. Lee added, “An HKD-based stablecoin could provide practical utility for a wide array of applications across various sectors, including retail and commercial payments, and contribute to an increasingly interconnected global economy.”

About Quinlan & Associates

Quinlan & Associates is one of Asia’s leading independent strategy consultancies. We are the first firm to offer end-to-end strategy consulting services. From strategy formulation to execution to ongoing reporting, communications, and training, we translate cutting-edge advice into commercially executable solutions. With our team of top-tier financial service and strategy consulting professionals and our global network of alliance partners, we give our clients the most up-to-date industry insights from around the world, putting them an essential step ahead of their competitors.

For more information, please visit www.quinlanandassociates.com.

About IDA

IDA is the premier digital asset technology company to spearhead the widespread adoption of blockchain finance and to empower businesses to seamlessly integrate between Web2 and Web3.

IDA will launch a stablecoin product which is designed to drive enhanced connectivity of digital currency for seamless commerce and payments between Hong Kong and global markets, 24/7/365. To maintain the highest level of security and stability, all circulating stablecoins will always be fully backed by at least 100% reserve assets in regulated Hong Kong based authorized institutions.

To maximize the network effect of the stablecoin project for domestic and cross-border usage, IDA is partnering with key industry players to facilitate the minting, redemption and widespread acceptance of stablecoins as a payment and settlement digital currency.

For more information, please visit www.idafi.xyz.

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Epson to Showcase Collaborative 6-Axis Robot and Integrated Automation Solutions at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026

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AX6 Cobot and Live Demonstrations Highlight Epson’s Expanding Automation Portfolio

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, will showcase its expanding automation portfolio, including its first collaborative robot, the AX6, at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026, taking place in Rosemont, Illinois from Oct. 27-29, 2026, in booth #331.

Epson to Showcase AX6 Cobot and Integrated Automation Solutions with Live Demos at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026

“Every automation application has different safety requirements, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach,” said Scott Marsic, group product manager, Epson Robots. “With the AX6 and SafeSenseTM technology, Epson is giving manufacturers more options to select the right solution for their requirements. At The ASSEMBLY Show, we look forward to demonstrating how these offerings complement our broader robotics portfolio and help manufacturers address a wide range of automation needs.”

With Epson’s latest automation technologies, attendees can experience live demonstrations showcasing integrated robotics, vision, and feeding solutions. The live applications will highlight practical, cost-effective solutions for real-world production environments. An educational speaking session will also focus on selecting the right automation approach for each application. Epson highlights at The ASSEMBLY Show 2026 will include:

Speaking Engagement”Automation Isn’t the Answer. Choosing the Right Automation Is.” – Marsic will outline a practical framework for choosing the right automation strategy, from evaluating opportunities and avoiding application creep to balancing critical design considerations such as safety, robot geometry, workcell design and flexibility. The session will focus on solving the right business problem to create automation systems that are easier to implement, scale and maintain while delivering stronger productivity, reliability and long-term ROI. The session will take place Wednesday, October 28 from 2 – 2:30 p.m. at the Learning Theater.AX6 Collaborative 6-Axis Robot – See Epson’s first collaborative robot in action, featuring a lightweight, compact footprint and intuitive no-code software designed to simplify programming and deployment. Power- and force-limiting capabilities and flexible end-of-arm options support collaborative applications where space, ease of use and fast redeployment are priorities.SafeSense Interactive Demo – Experience a hands-on demonstration of Epson’s SafeSense technology, which uses sensors to detect when a person enters the robot’s workspace, supporting safe human-robot interaction while maintaining high-performance automation.IntelliFlexTM Feeding System – See live demonstrations featuring Epson’s latest SCARA and 6-Axis robots integrated with IntelliFlex Feeding Systems for automated part handling and assembly applications.Epson RC+® Development Software – Explore Epson’s PC-based environment with intuitive GUI Builder for custom interfaces along with integrated vision and IntelliFlex capabilities. Developed and supported by Epson, the software is designed to simplify automation development and deployment.

The ASSEMBLY Show 2026 will take place on Oct. 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. CDT, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. To learn more about Epson robot solutions at the show, stop by booth #331 or visit www.epsonrobots.com to contact a robot expert.

About Epson Robots

Epson Robots is a global leader in PC-controlled precision factory automation, with well over 250,000 units sold worldwide1 and a product line of hundreds of models of easy-to-use SCARA and 6-Axis robots based on a common PC-based platform. Building on four decades of experience, Epson Robots delivers robots for precision assembly and material handling applications in the aerospace, appliance, automotive, biotechnology, consumer product, electronics, food processing, medical device, pharmaceutical, plastics, semiconductor, and telecommunication industries. For more information, visit www.epsonrobots.com.

About Epson

Epson is a technology innovation and engineering company whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company uses technology and engineering ability to implement real-world solutions in precision innovation, industrial and robotics, office and home printing, and visual and lifestyle.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1.4 trillion. corporate.epson/en/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica) and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1 Epson internal sales data through April 2026.

EPSON and Epson RC+ are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. SafeSense and IntelliFlex are trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2026 Epson America, Inc.

 

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Limber Health Launches Recovery Forecast, the First-Ever Predicted Outcomes Solution for Rehab Therapy

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Built on the largest risk-adjusted patient outcomes database in rehab therapy, Limber’s Recovery Forecast replaces traditional single point-in-time forecasts or MCID comparisons with a 90-day outlook

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Limber Health, a Net Health company, today announced Recovery Forecast, the first-ever predicted outcomes trajectory solution for rehab therapy. Built into the Limber outcomes platform, Recovery Forecast maps each patient’s expected path throughout care by comparing them with millions of completed assessments and applying robust risk adjustment. Available to clients this fall, this new clinical capability covers the primary MSK regions of injury.

“Current solutions show a point-in-time measurement, but rarely provide context or insight into the score,” said Nirav Modi, president of Limber Health. “Recovery Forecast shows clinicians how a patient is progressing through their plan of care, so they can assess, adjust, and guide them toward the best possible improvement.”

Because Limber Outcomes follows patients from evaluation through the full episode of care, the expected path stays visible between visits. At intake, the feature predicts each patient’s path; then at each reassessment, clinicians compare the actual score with the prediction for real-time context. This gives clinicians an opportunity to adjust the course of care.

“Being able to predict a patient’s outcome trajectory is a game changer,” said Brian Kelly, Vice President of Innovation & Clinical Excellence at Ivy Health. “It transforms outcomes data into real-time clinical intelligence that enhances patient engagement, empowers proactive clinical decision-making, and ensures every patient is positioned for an optimal recovery.”

A newly developed progression indicator, the Predicted Moderate Clinical Improvement (P-MCI), marks where a patient is expected to reach clinically meaningful improvement. P-MCI is already part of commercial payer quality programs. It underpins five functional improvement measures in the CMS proposed rule for the 2027 Physician Fee Schedule, with Limber Health and Patient360 as measure stewards. For more information about Limber Recovery Forecast, click here. 

About Limber Health

Limber Health, a Net Health company, extends in-person musculoskeletal (MSK) care into the home with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM), Home Exercise Programs (HEP), and Limber Outcomes, which helps practices measure patient progress and predict recovery using the largest risk-adjusted patient outcomes database in rehab therapy. Limber’s solutions are developed by physical therapists and physicians. Learn more at www.limberhealth.com.

About Net Health

For over 30 years, Net Health has gathered specialty knowledge shaped by human expertise and informed by patient outcomes. Today, this depth of knowledge is the foundation for an AI-native specialty platform that delivers intelligence to clinicians across the care continuum, enabling them to be present with patients during the moments that matter. Net Health is a trusted source of specialty solutions for more than 34,000 healthcare organizations, and is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, Level Equity, and Silversmith Capital Partners.

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Asuri.ai Launches Multi-Agent AI Platform for Persistent Business Workflows

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The agentic platform helps nontechnical teams save time, eliminate redundant work and deploy specialized AI agents across more than 1,000 existing applications

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Asuri today announced the launch of its multi-agent enterprise AI platform, designed to help businesses move beyond copilots and deploy persistent AI workflows across complete business processes.

As AI models become more capable, the challenge for businesses is shifting from generating answers to safely giving AI the context, system access and autonomy required to perform real work.

Asuri brings those pieces into one platform.

Nontechnical teams can define a business process, connect the applications involved, assign specialized agents to different responsibilities, and control what each agent can access, recommend or execute. By coordinating work that would otherwise require employees to repeatedly move between systems, gather information and perform routine follow-ups, Asuri helps organizations save time and remove redundant manual work.

“The model itself is becoming less of the bottleneck,” said Artem Bespaloff, CEO and co-founder of Asuri. “The harder problem is coordinating agents across real business systems while giving each one the right context, permissions and level of autonomy.”

Unlike traditional AI assistants that primarily respond to prompts, Asuri is designed around persistent multi-agent workflows.

Asuri combines multi-agent orchestration, workflow logic, persistent context and agent-level permission controls in a single environment, with more than 1,000 integrations connecting agents to the software businesses already use.

This allows companies to automate processes across existing systems instead of replacing their technology stack, reducing repetitive administrative work and freeing employees to focus on higher-value decisions and relationships.

As part of its launch, Asuri is introducing prebuilt customer intelligence workflows that consolidate information from multiple business systems, analyze client activity against company-defined rules, and automatically alert employees to significant developments. By eliminating the need to manually track client activity across different platforms, these workflows reduce the workload on sales and research teams, helping them stay informed, identify opportunities, and focus on higher-value activities.

The same architecture can support workflows across sales, operations, finance, customer success, research and internal compliance.

Businesses can learn more and request access at Asuri.ai.

About Asuri

Asuri is a multi-agent enterprise AI platform, built by Sprouter Technologies, for persistent, governed business workflows. With more than 1,000 integrations, Asuri helps organizations connect specialized AI agents across their existing applications, reduce repetitive work, save employee time and automate processes while maintaining individual permissions, autonomy boundaries and human oversight.

For more information you can contact team@asuri.ai

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