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Hana Bank Subsidiary GLN Expands QR Payment Network for International Travelers to Korea

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Partnership with Coocon adds 500,000 Seoul Pay merchants, bringing GLN’s QR payment network to approximately 1.5 million merchants across KoreaQR payment transaction volume and value by inbound international travelers increased approximately 1,000% in the first half of 2026 compared with the second half of 2025QR payment usage expands beyond Myeong-dong to emerging shopping districts such as SeongsuMobile QR payment services to be expanded to visitors from the United States, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and Mongolia later this year

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GLN International (CEO Lee Suk, “GLN”), a subsidiary of Hana Bank, has expanded its QR payment acceptance network in Korea from approximately 1 million to 1.5 million merchants by integrating with the Seoul Pay network in partnership with Coocon. As a result, visitors to Korea can now use QR payments at even more merchants in Seoul while retaining access to GLN’s existing nationwide merchant network across major tourist destinations, including Busan and Jeju.

Seoul Pay is a QR-based payment service introduced to reduce payment processing costs for small businesses. As an open payment platform, it enables multiple domestic and international payment services to operate through a single standardized QR code.

Beginning August 3, GLN secured access to approximately 500,000 Merchant Presented Mode (MPM) QR merchants through a partnership with Coocon, the operator of Seoul Pay. Combined with approximately 1 million Customer Presented Mode (CPM) QR merchants built through partnerships with Hana Card and other payment providers, the expanded network enables international visitors to make QR payments using their existing banking or fintech apps from their home countries — without exchanging currency or carrying physical payment cards.

GLN’s transaction data shows that QR payment usage by inbound international travelers increased significantly during the first half of 2026 compared with the second half of 2025. Both transaction volume and transaction value through GLN’s QR payment network grew by approximately 1,000%.

The company began expanding its nationwide QR payment network in the second half of 2025 by launching Hana Card QR merchants and integrating with payment terminals operated by Toss and Naver Pay, securing approximately 1 million QR payment merchants. With the addition of Seoul Pay’s merchant network, the total number of QR payment merchants has increased to approximately 1.5 million, further accelerating QR payment adoption among international visitors to Korea.

Spending patterns among international travelers are expanding beyond the traditional shopping district of Myeong-dong to emerging commercial areas such as Seongsu. QR payment usage has grown significantly at popular retail brands in Seongsu, including Musinsa, Daelim Warehouse, Blue Elephant, NyuNyu, rom&nd and Ready Young Pharmacy.

QR payment usage has also increased across merchants frequently visited by international travelers, including Shinsegae Duty Free, Galleria Department Store, Daiso, as well as convenience stores, fashion retailers, restaurants and cafés, and the Seoul Metropolitan Subway.

In addition, international visitor spending is expanding beyond Seoul to major tourism destinations such as Busan and Jeju. As demand for Korea’s beauty and medical tourism continues to grow, QR payment usage has also increased rapidly at dermatology clinics, plastic surgery clinics and pharmacies in these regions.

GLN currently provides QR payment services for visitors from Taiwan (China) and plans to expand the service to travelers from the United States, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and Mongolia later this year. By 2027, the company aims to extend the service to more than 10 countries while expanding its QR payment merchant network in key tourist destinations such as Busan and Jeju, making it easier for international travelers to pay seamlessly across Korea.

“We will continue expanding our QR payment merchant network to provide inbound international travelers with a simple and convenient payment experience while contributing to the growth of local businesses and Korea’s tourism industry,” said Lee Suk, CEO of GLN.

GLN also provides outbound Korean travelers with QR payment and QR cash withdrawal services in 15 countries, including Vietnam, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos, Japan and Indonesia. Supported by a global network of more than 230 million QR merchants, GLN continues to strengthen its position as one of Asia’s leading cross-border QR payment platforms.

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ASPEED Technology Joins OCP APAC Summit to Showcase Next-Generation OBMF Open Server Management Architecture and OpenPRoT Platform Security Architecture

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TAIPEI, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ASPEED Technology, the global leader in Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC), today announced that it will showcase two major next-generation technical highlights at the upcoming OCP APAC Summit from August 11 to 12, including the Open Boot and Management Framework (OBMF) open server management architecture and the OpenPRoT (Open Platform Root of Trust) platform security architecture. ASPEED Technology continues to play a pivotal role in the industry by joining forces with ecosystem partners to deliver live demonstrations. These showcases validate the exceptional capabilities of next-generation data centers in high-efficiency management and firmware protection, driving comprehensive innovation across the open server ecosystem.

As cloud computing and AI high-performance computing (HPC) architectures become increasingly complex, system integration costs and cross-platform software compatibility have emerged as core operational challenges for data centers. The OBMF architecture showcased by ASPEED Technology in collaboration with ecosystem partner centers on standardized interfaces that enable BMCs and host platforms to exchange information more efficiently and execute management functions. This significantly reduces platform integration costs while enhancing software portability and cross-platform compatibility.

During the summit, ASPEED Technology is demonstrating several core OBMF technical capabilities. These include the PIROM (I²C) feature, which reads CPU platform information via standardized access mechanisms to provide essential foundational data for platform initialization and system management. Additionally, it supports OpenBMC Serial-over-LAN (SOL) remote console functionality to assist developers with remote debugging and issue analysis, as well as controlling system LEDs and status signals via SGPIO interfaces to effectively integrate system management approaches.

Furthermore, server firmware protection is particularly critical, encompassing a comprehensive security architecture that covers device authentication, firmware attestation, encrypted communication, and supply chain trust. ASPEED Technology’s next-generation security SoC will support post-quantum cryptography (PQC), empowering data centers to proactively prepare for cybersecurity challenges in the upcoming quantum computing era. Joining forces with ecosystem partners, ASPEED Technology is exhibiting the OpenPRoT SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model) security attestation workflow based on the AST1060 security SoC. By adopting the MCTP architecture, OpenPRoT achieves cross-platform compatibility, further advancing the Platform Root of Trust toward openness and standardization.

Visit ASPEED’s booth #PR05 (4F, TaiNEX 2) to experience our live demonstrations. Learn more about our latest solutions at www.aspeedtech.com.

About ASPEED Technology

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, ASPEED Technology is a leading fabless IC design company. As a pioneer in innovative SoC solutions, ASPEED focuses on niche markets, with Cloud Enterprise Solutions as its core development driver. Its product portfolio encompasses Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC), Satellite Management Controllers (SMC), I/O Expanders, and Platform Root of Trust (PRoT) SoCs. Over the years, ASPEED has been dedicated to innovative R&D to swiftly address customer demands. In 2016, the company acquired Broadcom’s Emulex Pilot™ BMC business, solidifying its position as the world’s No. 1 BMC supplier. Since 2014, ASPEED has been named 12 times to Forbes Asia’s “200 Best Under a Billion” list. From 2024 to 2026, the company was recognized as a “Most Honored Company” and “Best Management Team (Asia Small & Mid-Cap Semiconductors)” by Extel (formerly Institutional Investor), with its leadership awarded “Best CEO” (2024–2025). In 2025, ASPEED was honored with the GSA Award for “Best Financially Managed Semiconductor Company.” For more information, please visit www.aspeedtech.com.

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XAUE and ListaDAO Launch 60-Day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, Offering Up to 8% APY

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PANAMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XAUE and ListaDAO today announced the launch of a 60-day slisXAUE Rewards Campaign, offering eligible users enhanced yield opportunities on tokenized gold through DeFi.

Running from August 10 to October 8, the campaign offers up to 8% combined APY potential which rewards long-term participation through a time-weighted holding mechanism while further expanding the utility of gold-backed digital assets within the on-chain ecosystem.

Yield-Bearing Gold, Built for DeFi

XAUE is a yield-bearing layer built on top of Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling tokenized gold to generate on-chain yield.

At the center of the campaign is slisXAUE, a yield-bearing gold token issued by ListaDAO in partnership with XAUE Protocol. Users can deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, maintaining gold-linked exposure while accessing XAUE’s yield capabilities through a transferable tokenized position.

Subscribe and Hold to Unlock Up to 8% APY

Participation follows three steps: deposit XAU₮ through Lista RWA to receive slisXAUE, hold slisXAUE during the campaign, and meet the final holding and ranking requirements.

Rather than relying on a single balance snapshot, participant rankings are determined by time-weighted average holdings throughout the 60-day campaign, encouraging consistent participation over short-term positioning.

At the end of the campaign, addresses with a time-weighted average holding of at least 20 slisXAUE that rank among the top 10 will qualify for rewards. Each qualifying address will receive an additional 5% APY, capped at $1,000 in XAU₮. Together with slisXAUE’s approximately 3% native yield, eligible participants may unlock up to 8% combined APY potential.

Rewards will be distributed automatically after eligibility verification, with no manual claim required.

Making Tokenized Gold Productive On-Chain

The campaign reflects XAUE’s continued commitment to expanding tokenized gold across DeFi through ecosystem partnerships. By combining XAUE’s yield-bearing gold layer with ListaDAO’s RWA access and distribution capabilities, the collaboration makes yield-bearing gold more accessible and demonstrates how tokenized gold can function as a productive and composable on-chain asset.

Through slisXAUE, users can maintain gold-linked exposure while accessing additional yield opportunities—improving capital efficiency and encouraging sustainable, long-term on-chain participation.

The campaign is now live. Users can visit the official campaign page for eligibility requirements, campaign rules, and participation details.

 

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Fibocom and Future Electronics Deepen Collaboration in Australia and New Zealand to Accelerate IoT Innovation

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SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom, a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, recently joined Future Electronics at the Future Supplier Tech Fest Australia 2026 in Sydney and Melbourne. Through product demonstrations, technical presentations, and customer discussions, the two companies strengthened engagement with IoT companies, device manufacturers, and solution providers across Australia and New Zealand.

As Fibocom’s key distribution partner in the region, Future Electronics leverages its local network and market expertise to support customer engagement, while Fibocom provides product selection, solution evaluation, and design-in assistance through its local sales and technical teams.

At the events, Fibocom showcased its wireless connectivity portfolio, including 5G, 5G RedCap, LTE, GNSS, and smart modules, along with PCBA solutions, development kits, and terminal demos. The solutions support applications such as asset tracking, environmental monitoring, smart metering, industrial sensing, and mobile broadband terminals.

Athula Kumara, Senior Field Application Engineer for Fibocom’s ANZ region, delivered a presentation titled “One Module, Big Savings: Rethinking IoT Power, Cost, and Design with OpenCPU.” The session highlighted how OpenCPU architecture enables applications to run directly on cellular modules, helping reduce system complexity, simplify PCB design, and optimize power consumption and cost. Fibocom’s LE270-EU and LE271-GL LTE Cat 1 bis OpenCPU modules were introduced as solutions for cost- and power-sensitive IoT applications.

Steve Albuquerque, Director- Regional Business Development at Future Electronics, said:

“Thrilled to have Fibocom as one of our supplier partners at both our Sydney and Melbourne Tech Fests. These events are all about connecting our customers with leading edge technology to provide pathways for them to differentiate their product, enable quicker time to market and leverage lower total solutions costs. There was a definite buzz around the booth in the low-power features of the LE271-GL cellular module and the MGB208-A GNSS module. Looking forward to working with the team again at our October events in New Zealand.”

Ronald Chan, VP of APAC Sales Department at Fibocom, said:

“Australia and New Zealand are important markets in Fibocom’s APAC strategy. By partnering with Future Electronics and leveraging its local network, Fibocom’s product portfolio, and support capabilities, we are strengthening customer engagement and providing responsive design-in support to accelerate connected product development and deployment across the region.”

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