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Crypto4A Technologies Submits PQC-Capable QASM for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification

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OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ – Crypto4A Technologies, a pioneer in quantum-safe and crypto-agile security solutions, is excited to announce that its QASM hardware cryptographic core and v5.0 firmware —powering its QxHSM™ and QxEDGE™ products—has been added to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) Module In Process (MIP) list for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification.

This submission marks a world-first milestone: QASM is the first Hardware Security Module (HSM) to be submitted for certification that includes all NIST-certified permutations and variants of the NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms, including FIPS 203, 204, 205, and LMS. This ensures organizations are prepared to protect critical assets now and in the future against the evolving threat posed by advancements in quantum computing.

Crypto4A’s quantum-safe HSMs are already trusted by major chip manufacturers, board and device manufacturers, cloud service providers, government agencies, and enterprise customers worldwide. As new quantum-safe algorithms are introduced by NIST, Crypto4A customers will be able to gain access to them through simple firmware updates, thanks to the company’s crypto-agile FPGA-based design and quantum-safe firmware update mechanism. Unlike traditional HSMs, only those with quantum-safe Roots of Trust can ensure firmware updates remain secure against potential quantum computer attacks.

“We are excited to have submitted our QASM design to the CMVP for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification with full PQC algorithm support, which marks a first for the HSM industry! Our PQC-enabled QASM serves as the core component of our QxHSM and QxEDGE product offerings, providing all of our customers with a quantum-safe foundation on which to embark on the PQC migration journey.”, said Dr. Jim Goodman, CTO & Co-founder, Crypto4A. “We are also very thankful for our partnership with atsec information security. Their extensive level of knowledge and expertise proved invaluable for ensuring that our implementation of the approved algorithms, and the security of our devices, met and exceeded the NIST FIPS standard.”

“We appreciate the opportunity and the trust that Crypto4A has put in the atsec Cryptographic Security Testing (CST) Laboratory for their FIPS validation needs. Crypto4A is our first vendor to receive algorithm certificates for all available PQC algorithms. Throughout the project, we witnessed professionalism, dedication, attention to detail, and a good understanding of FIPS requirements from the entire team, making the validation process seamless. We look forward to many collaborations for future validations,” said Swapneela Unkule, the atsec CST Lab Manager.

“This marks a significant milestone for the industry”, said Spencer Frye, VP Growth Strategy & Operations, CERTINext/eMudhra. “Quantum-safe enablement begins with the hardware, and Crypto4A is leading the way in making this a reality.”

“Crypto4A’s submission of the first quantum-safe HSM for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 certification demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to securing a post-quantum future,” said Tim Hollebeek, Vice President of Industry Standards at DigiCert. “DigiCert shares in this vision and is committed to helping enterprises become quantum-ready through trusted digital trust solutions, including post-quantum cryptographic support, certificate lifecycle automation, and scalable PKI solutions that adapt to evolving security landscapes. We applaud Crypto4A’s leadership in advancing quantum-ready security and look forward to continuing our collaboration to safeguard digital trust in the post-quantum world.”

“HSMs are essential for robust PKI and digital signature solutions in production environments. As we face tight deadlines for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography, collaboration is crucial to support migration efforts.” said Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer at Keyfactor. “Our partnership with Crypto4A has been instrumental in enabling quantum-safe algorithms for our customers. By providing production-ready security infrastructure, we empower organizations and vendors to seamlessly integrate comprehensive quantum-safe solutions, ensuring long-term resilience against emerging threats.”

“This is an important step in the timeline of preparation for PQC. NIST’s initial call for PQC algorithm proposals was in 2016 which led to a release of standards in 2024.  As part of the PKI ecosystem, HSM vendors have a critical role,” said Jason Soroko, senior fellow at Sectigo. “Congratulations to Crypto4A. Their continued efforts in this space help organizations better prepare for the quantum threats of today and tomorrow.”

With over seven years of delivering quantum-safe HSMs to the market, Crypto4A continues to lead the way in cryptographic security for the post-quantum era. The company extends a special thanks to the team at atsec (https://www.atsec.com/)  for their extensive certification knowledge and guidance in helping bring this submission to completion.

For more information on Crypto4A’s quantum-safe solutions, visit www.crypto4a.com.

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BitradeX BXC First Two Subscription Rounds Sell Out, Total Subscriptions Exceed 14M USDT

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LONDON, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BitradeX Capital’s ecosystem equity token, BXC, has completed its first and second subscription rounds, selling a total of 50 million BXC with subscriptions exceeding 14 million USDT. The first round sold out in 90 seconds, while the second closed within 48 hours.

While the fundraising size is not unusually large by crypto standards, the structure of the sale has attracted market attention. The first two rounds were not open to the public, but limited to high-tier BitradeX users. The first round was available only to V5 users and above, while the second round expanded access to V3 users and above.

According to BitradeX’s tier system, V3+ users typically have higher recurring investment activity through AiBot, longer platform usage history, and stronger ecosystem participation. This means the early BXC allocation was absorbed mainly by the platform’s internal high-value user base, rather than short-term speculative participants.

This approach differs from many token fundraising campaigns that prioritize broad public participation and market hype. BitradeX instead adopted a more selective, staged model, gradually lowering the participation threshold while keeping the sale within its active ecosystem community.

BXC is positioned as more than a standard platform token. Its value framework is linked to BitradeX Capital’s broader ecosystem, including its exchange business, AiBot quantitative strategies, BTX Card payments, and Labs incubation platform. Public information indicates that BXC holders may receive staking rewards, benefit from ecosystem buybacks and burns, and gain priority access to Launchpad projects and governance participation.

The third subscription round is launched on April 30 at $0.35 USDT per BXC, with a total supply of 100 million BXC. It is now open to users participating in AiBot recurring investment. The fourth round price is expected to rise to $0.45 USDT.

The long-term value of BXC will ultimately depend on the growth of BitradeX’s underlying businesses, including exchange profitability, AiBot user expansion, and BTX Card adoption. However, the rapid sellout of the first two rounds suggests that BitradeX’s core user base has already shown strong confidence in the ecosystem’s future.

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South and East Asia identified as hotspots of global warming related impacts on male fertility

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BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A major new study has shown that South and East Asia dominate patterns of global warming related decline in male fertility with the strongest and most consistent evidence coming from India, Pakistan and the southern parts of China.

The effects of increased environmental temperatures on male reproductive health include declining sperm concentration and motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation, or genetic damage that can hinder fertilisation and embryo development.

Male related factors account for around 50 per cent of infertility cases around the world and the impact of rising ambient heat on semen parameters raises serious implications across wide areas of Asia where total fertility rates are in serious decline.

Outcomes of the study undertaken by the Taiwan IVF Group and Ton Yen General Hospital, Taiwan (China) in collaboration with Stanford University (USA) are being presented at the 2026 Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) in Beijing.

Research principal and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University, Dr Jack Yu Jen Huang, MD, PhD, FACOG said: “Given the temperature sensitivity of spermatogenesis, even modest increases in ambient temperature could have cumulative, population-level effects over time.

“As global warming accelerates, male reproductive health may represent an emerging climate sensitive public health concern.”

The testes function optimally at temperatures lower than the internal body heat level, and previous studies have shown elevated scrotal or ambient temperatures can impair sperm production.

The latest research explored global patterns to reveal comparative data across regions. It is based on a systematic review of international studies on temperature exposure and semen parameter trends between 2000 and 2024. Artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning tools were applied to extract key variables including geographic regions and semen outcomes.

Dr Huang said studies examining occupational heat exposure alone were excluded from the analysis as they reflected localised, job-specific conditions rather than broader climatic trends.

“Our findings therefore represent population level climate associated temperature effects including consistent seasonal variations showing poor semen quality parameters in warmer periods.”

The global patterns on temperature associated lower sperm concentration and motility show South and East Asia as major hot spots of concern followed by the Middle East, Europe and North America.

“South and East Asia are likely more affected due to a combination of factors including higher baseline ambient temperatures and rapid urbanisation that contribute to greater cumulative heat stress on spermatogenesis,” Dr Huang explained.

“With ongoing global warming, chronic heat exposure may increasingly impact male reproductive health.”

Dr Huang said potential approaches to address the issue include:

increasing public awareness of heat exposure and reproductive health;encouraging protective behaviours;expanding research integrating climate and reproductive health data; andexploring clinical and lifestyle interventions to mitigate heat-related effects.

The research team was assisted by research intern Jeffrey Zi Kang Huang from Taipei American School, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence in biomedical research including AI-assisted data analysis and pattern recognition across global datasets.

“Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies will be important to better define causality and guide interventions,” he added.

The ASPIRE Congress is being held at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing. More than 3,000 scientists, clinicians, nurses and counsellors in assisted reproduction from around the world are attending the Congress.

For further information, go to https://www.aspire2026.com

 

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eclicktech Attends Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, Highlighting Four Key Trends Shaping AI-Driven Global Marketing

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SHENZHEN, China, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amazon Ads recently hosted its annual flagship event, Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, in Shenzhen, bringing together advertisers, agencies, and technology partners to explore the next phase of AI-powered marketing innovation. This year’s event focused on how AI is reshaping the advertising ecosystem through advancements in audience targeting, creative production, campaign management, and measurement capabilities.

Yeahmobi, the global marketing brand under eclicktech and an Amazon DSP validated partner, attended the event alongside industry leaders and ecosystem partners to discuss emerging opportunities for international brand growth in an increasingly AI-driven media environment.

During the conference, Amazon Ads introduced a series of product and solution updates across four major areas:

Advanced audience targeting powered by Amazon’s first-party data infrastructure to help brands reach high-intent consumers more effectively;AI-assisted creative production designed to improve content efficiency and support personalized advertising at scale;Intelligent campaign management tools aimed at simplifying cross-channel advertising workflows;Enhanced measurement and attribution capabilities to provide advertisers with clearer visibility into campaign performance and return on investment.

According to Yeahmobi, Amazon DSP is evolving beyond a standalone programmatic buying platform into a broader marketing infrastructure supporting the full customer journey, from brand awareness to conversion.

Since becoming an Amazon Ads partner, Yeahmobi has developed integrated advertising solutions spanning awareness, audience engagement, and conversion optimization. The company stated that it has supported brands across sectors including cross-border e-commerce, consumer electronics, AI applications, and financial services in scaling their global advertising efforts through Amazon DSP.

At the event, Yeahmobi also showcased its proprietary advertising management platform, Yeahgrowth, which integrates campaign management, data analytics, and performance optimization capabilities to support centralized multi-platform operations and improved campaign visibility.

“AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands approach global growth,” said William Liu, General Manager of Yeahmobi. “We see Amazon Ads as a strategically important part of the global marketing ecosystem. Our focus is not only on media execution, but also on building scalable growth infrastructure through deeper API integration, AI-driven optimization, and data collaboration.”

Yeahmobi stated that it will continue expanding its collaboration with Amazon Ads to support brands navigating increasingly complex global media environments.

About Yeahmobi
Yeahmobi is a global marketing brand focused on helping businesses achieve international growth through digital advertising, data-driven operations, and AI-powered marketing solutions.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

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