VIENNA, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX EU (MEGE zweite GmbH) has secured its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA or MiCAR) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), that will enable the platform to offer regulated crypto services across 29 countries of the  European Economic Area (EEA), subject to ongoing passporting arrangements. The authorization marks a significant milestone in BingX’s European expansion, providing EEA users with access to digital asset services under a unified regulatory framework built on transparency, security, and investor protection.

The authorization reflects BingX EU’s long-term commitment to responsible growth in Europe. As digital assets become increasingly integrated into the financial system, regulatory clarity plays an essential role in strengthening user confidence, supporting institutional participation, and enabling sustainable industry development. Through its regulated European entity, BingX EU will provide compliant crypto services designed to meet the evolving needs of both retail and institutional users across the EEA.

“Our priority is to provide European users with trusted and locally regulated trading experience,” said Daniel Lai, Chief Executive Officer of BingX EU. “Operating under MiCAR will allow us to deliver our services under a clear regulatory framework that gives users confidence while supporting the long-term development of Europe’s digital ecosystem. It also enables us to combine innovation with the high standards of security, transparency and accountability that European users and institutions expect. We believe this foundation can help create a more accessible and sustainable environment for the continued adoption of digital assets across the region.”

Looking forward, BingX EU will continue working closely with Austria’s FMA and other European regulators as it prepares for the launch of its regulated services across the European Economic Area. BingX EU remains committed to operating within Europe’s regulatory framework while providing users with secure, transparent and compliant access to digital asset services.

About BingX EU

MEGE zweite GmbH (“BingX EU”) is a MiCAR-regulated crypto-asset platform, headquartered in Vienna, licensed as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Dedicated to serving clients across 29 countries in the European Economic Area, BingX EU delivers fully regulated services in alignment with European standards for investor protection and market integrity. Under its MiCAR authorization, BingX EU provides a platform that offers regulated broker services, such as crypto custody, exchange, and other crypto services.

About BingX

Founded in 2018, BingX is one of the world’s leading multi-asset trading platform, serving more than 40 million users worldwide. The company has been the Principal Partner of Chelsea FC since 2024 and became the Official Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

Disclaimers: The content qualifies as a marketing communication under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and is issued by MEGE zweite GmbH (BingX EU). It does not constitute investment advice.

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Alliant Energy customers in Iowa can earn up to $1,500 in enrollment incentives, plus ongoing payments, for helping strengthen the electric grid.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc.today announced that Alliant Energy customers in Iowa with FranklinWH Systems can now participate in Alliant Energy® Smart Hours, a residential battery program that rewards homeowners for supporting grid reliability while earning financial incentives.

Through the program, customers receive a one-time enrollment incentive of $100 per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, up to $1,500 for a FranklinWH System. Participants also earn annual performance payments of $100 for every average kilowatt their system discharges when called upon to support the grid.

The FranklinWH System automatically dispatches stored energy to the homes of Alliant Energy customers during periods of peak electricity demand. Customers do not need to take any action when the utility calls on their battery. They can also customize how much stored energy they make available, so they maintain needed backup power for their home.

FranklinWH has partnered with energy technology company Derapi to streamline enrollment, helping FranklinWH systems connect to Smart Hours.

“Homeowners already rely on their FranklinWH System to keep the lights on during outages,” said FranklinWH chief commercial officer, Vincent Ambrose. “Now if they are also Alliant Energy customers in Iowa, they can put that same battery to work supporting the electric grid while earning financial incentives. Programs such as Smart Hours show how customers can play an active role in building a more reliable and resilient grid.”

Iowa gets a larger share of its electricity from wind than any other state, with wind supplying 63 percent of its electricity generation according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Smart Hours brings the number of virtual power plants (VPPs) FranklinWH participates in to more than 30 nationwide.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a global leader in whole-home energy management and battery storage, with systems that integrate solar, generator and grid power. Its systems are engineered and manufactured in Santa Clara, California, home to the company’s U.S. Innovation Center, which leads product design, grid controls, testing and certification. FranklinWH systems participate in more than 30 utility-led virtual power plant (VPP) programs across the U.S., allowing homeowners to support the grid at peak times, receive program payments and retain backup power.

For more information, visit www.franklinwh.com.

About Derapi

Derapi is an energy enablement company helping unlock the full potential of distributed energy resources. Through one secure, manufacturer-sanctioned integration layer, Derapi makes it easier for OEMs, VPP operators, DERMS providers, and energy platforms to connect devices, authorize customers, access data, and control distributed resources across utility incentives, grid programs, financing platforms, and partner ecosystems. By combining purpose-built APIs with hands-on program support, Derapi helps energy innovators reduce integration complexity, scale participation, and bring distributed energy programs to market faster.

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Optional subscription adds profile personalization, premium event themes, app customization and guest-list previews for eligible invitations. Core event creation and RSVPs remain free.

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Partiful today announced Partiful Plus, an optional monthly subscription for the social events app. Available in the United States on iOS and Android, Partiful Plus adds profile personalization, premium event themes and effects, app customization, and early access to new features.

Partiful Plus also includes Peek, which lets guests directly invited by a host preview the guest list and event neighborhood before RSVPing to an eligible event. Creating events, sending invitations, managing RSVPs and RSVPing on Partiful remain free.

What is Partiful Plus?

Partiful Plus is an optional subscription for individual profiles that adds more ways to personalize profiles, event pages and the Partiful app experience.

What does Partiful Plus include?

Partiful Plus upgrades the core Partiful experience to make it more fun and personalized:

Make your profile stand out – Personalize your profile page and how you appear on the guest list, with expanded profile details and fun accessoriesPremium themes and effects – Get access to upgraded event page designsCustomize your app – Unique styling options for app icons and the overall app appearanceSee who’s going early – Peek lets directly invited guests preview the guest list and neighborhood of an eligible event before deciding whether to RSVPTry what’s next – Get early access – Experience new features before anyone else

What is Peek?

Peek is one of Partiful’s most highly requested features. It is a paid Partiful feature that lets guests of an event see who’s going, and the neighborhood, before they RSVP. To protect host and event privacy, Peek is only available to guests who the host(s) have directly invited on Partiful, and is not available to anyone who only has access to the event link. Guests who have been directly invited by the host can use Peek to get more context before they decide whether to RSVP. On eligible events, Peek shows the guest list and the general area of the event, not the exact address. Guests who do not want to use a Peek can still directly RSVP to the event for free to see guest and location details.

Peek is intentionally limited and only works for specific events a user has been directly invited to through Partiful. It is not available on events with Guest Approval, hidden guest lists, Find A Time, tickets or password protection. Hosts can also prevent Peeking through existing privacy settings, including Guest Approval, passwords or hidden guest lists. Removing or blocking a guest revokes their ability to Peek.

Is Partiful still free?

Yes, the core Partiful experience remains free. Creating events, sending invitations, managing RSVPs and RSVPing are still available at no cost.

Try Partiful Plus Today

Partiful Plus is available for individual profiles in the US on iOS and Android. Partiful Plus auto-renews monthly and can be canceled anytime through Profile > Settings > Partiful Plus, or through Apple or Google settings.

The subscription will continue to evolve as Partiful adds new features and experiences over time.

Included benefits may vary.

Available benefits will be shown to you during onboarding before you subscribe.

About Partiful

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, Partiful is the social platform reimagining how people gather. With millions of monthly active users, Partiful has become one of the most widely used social event platforms in the U.S., helping people create events, discover what is happening, and show up IRL. Learn more at partiful.com.

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