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FeedbackFruits and Drieam announce strategic APAC Partnership for Portfolio-Based Learning and Assessment

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AMSTERDAM and PERTH, Australia, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FeedbackFruits has entered into a strategic regional partnership with Drieam to support institutions across the Asia-Pacific (APAC, excluding the Philippines) region with Portflow, Drieam’s Learning & Assessment Portfolio. As part of this partnership, FeedbackFruits will act as the primary reseller of Portflow in APAC, making it available through its existing sales channels. The partnership responds to growing demand to connect strong in-course learning with a program-level view of student development.

Connecting in-course excellence to program-wide proof

FeedbackFruits enables high-quality learning at scale, generating evidence through formative assessment, feedback, and student engagement within courses. Portflow provides the structure to collect and evidence that learning across entire programs, supporting curriculum mapping, learning outcomes, learner agency stimulation, and accreditation. Together, the two solutions connect authentic assessment across course and program levels.

Proven in practice at Edith Cowan University

The combination is already in practice at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia, where FeedbackFruits and Portflow are both integral to the digital learning environment.

“We saw clear value in combining FeedbackFruits with Portflow as a Learning & Assessment Portfolio within our digital learning environment,” said Ratna Selvaratnam, Manager, Learning Technologies & Innovation at Edith Cowan University. “Together, they allow us to connect authentic learning and feedback with curriculum mapping and assessment evidence in a way that works for educators and scales across the institution. Combining both platforms is a huge step for ECU towards achieving our goals in programmatic learning.”

Shared vision on student success

“By joining forces with FeedbackFruits in APAC, we are closing the gap between daily learning activities and long-term student success – bringing together two Dutch EdTech leaders in a best-of-breed solution that lets educators scale authentic assessment while students own their professional growth,” said Jas Kalsi, Managing Director – APAC at Drieam.

“As Australian institutions respond to TEQSA’s call to redesign assessment for the age of AI, evidence has to connect at the program level,” said Bas Hintemann, Chief Strategy Officer at FeedbackFruits. “Portflow is a natural fit to do exactly that. Both solutions are hosted within APAC, in Australia, so institutions get a connected, program-wide view without compromising on data residency. Because we both build for interoperability, educators get high-quality learning design and a connected program view, not one or the other.”

Institutions can join the Discover Portflow webinar on 28 July 2026 or reach out to their FeedbackFruits contact for more information.

About FeedbackFruits FeedbackFruits is an EdTech company providing one system for quality teaching at scale. Its Learning Design System gives higher education institutions learning tools across feedback and assessment, collaboration and engagement and oral assessment. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, FeedbackFruits serves universities and colleges worldwide.

About Drieam Drieam is a Dutch EdTech company and makers of Portflow, the student-owned Learning & Assessment Portfolio that integrates with the LMS to help learners collect evidence, set goals, and demonstrate growth across their program. Based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Drieam works with higher education institutions globally.

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J&T Express Average Daily Parcel Volume Exceeds 100 Million in the Second Quarter of 2026

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Southeast Asia Parcel Volume Up 63.2% YoY and Other Markets Parcel Volume Up 136.5% YoY

HONG KONG, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — J&T Global Express Limited (“J&T Express” or “J&T” or the “Company”, stock code: 1519.HK), a global logistics service provider, today announced its business update and operating metrics for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. During the reporting period, the Company’s total parcel volume reached 9.177 billion, up 24.2% year-on-year (“YoY”), with average daily parcel volume reaching 101 million. The quarterly average daily parcel volume crossed the 100 million milestone, marking a new stage in the Company’s business development. Non-China parcel volume reached 2.966 billion, up 66.9% YoY, accounting for 32.3% of total parcel volume and representing an increase of 8.3 percentage points from the same period last year. For the first half of the year, the Company’s total parcel volume reached 17.503 billion, up 25.1% YoY, while non-China parcels accounted for 33.6%, an increase of 9.4 percentage points YoY. The Company maintained strong growth overall. Southeast Asia and other markets sustained high growth, China delivered steady growth, and the scale and operating capabilities of the global network continued to improve.

As a leading express logistics provider in Southeast Asia, J&T Express maintained strong growth in the region in the second quarter. Parcel volume in Southeast Asia reached 2.755 billion, up 63.2% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 30.3 million. For the first half of the year, parcel volume in the region reached 5.523 billion, up 71.2% YoY. The Company continued to enhance regional fulfillment capabilities through network optimization and infrastructure investment. As of June 30, 2026, the number of sorting centers in Southeast Asia increased by 6 from the end of 2025 to 127, while automated sorting lines increased by 11 to 75, providing strong support for the region’s sustained robust e-commerce and express delivery demand.

In China, J&T Express adapted to industry changes by proactively adjusting its strategy and continuing to optimize its network structure, customer resources and operating efficiency. In the second quarter, parcel volume in China reached 6.211 billion, up 10.6% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 68.2 million. In the first half of the year, automated sorting lines in China increased by 8 to 346, further supporting parcel volume growth and improved sorting efficiency.

In other markets, parcel volume in the second quarter reached 211 million, up 136.5% YoY, with average daily parcel volume reaching 2.3 million. The YoY growth rate further increased from the first quarter. The Company continued to capture e-commerce development and cross-border logistics opportunities in regions including Latin America and the Middle East, and deepened cooperation with global e-commerce platforms such as TikTok, TEMU, SHEIN and AliExpress, as well as local e-commerce platforms including Mercado Libre, further expanding its business opportunities in emerging markets. Along with business expansion, as of June 30, 2026, the number of outlets in other markets increased by about 700 from the end of 2025 to 2,700, and the number of sorting centers increased by 8 to 52, providing support for the rapid scale-up of business in other markets.

J&T Express’ global footprint and growth prospects continued to attract capital market attention. In June, the Company was included as a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, officially joining the ranks of Hong Kong blue-chip stocks, reflecting the market’s strong recognition of the Company’s business resilience and long-term value. The Company will continue to improve service quality and operating efficiency around customer needs, continue to invest in infrastructure and strengthen the development of its global logistics network, laying a solid foundation for long-term and steady development.

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Federal Agencies and State Gaming Regulators to Participate in the 2026 Annual BSA/AML Gaming Conference

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LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The BSA-AML Compliance Group is excited to share an early preview of the agenda for the Annual BSA/AML Gaming Conference, the most respected and comprehensive anti-money laundering compliance event for the gaming sector. The 2026 conference will be held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas from September 14–17, opening with a dedicated “Fundamentals Day” on Monday, September 14 for newer professionals and those seeking a refresher in core BSA/AML principles, followed by the main conference program on September 15–17.

Senior Government Officials to Share their Insights

This year’s conference will once again feature a strong government presence, giving attendees direct access to the agencies at the front lines of financial crime enforcement, regulation, and policy. Participating federal agencies will include:

The U.S. Department of the Treasury

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI)

IRS Small Business/Self-Employed Division (SB/SE) – BSA Examiners

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

BSA Examiners and FinCEN will participate in the “Recent Trends and Focus of IRS Examinations and FinCEN Investigations” session. State gaming regulators will also be attending and participating, including the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Additional government and expert speakers will be announced in the weeks ahead.

Agenda Preview

While the full agenda is still being finalized, attendees can expect an early look at sessions on the following topics:

Hot Topics in BSA/AML Compliance

Law Enforcement Panel: What Criminal Agencies Are Seeing, and What You Should Know

Recent Enforcement Actions — Casino and Non-Casino

OFAC Sanctions Enforcement Issues

State and Tribal AML Enforcement and Compliance

Prediction Markets: What’s Happening, and How It Affects Your BSA/AML Compliance Program

New FinCEN Proposals for AML Program Requirements

Back-of-House AML Investigation Issues

Emerging Technology: Artificial Intelligence and BSA/AML Compliance

Recent Trends and Focus of IRS Examinations and FinCEN Investigations

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s National Money Laundering Risk Assessment

More sessions will be added as the agenda is finalized.

Last year, more than 560 attendees from 40 states, six foreign countries, dozens of Native American tribes, and over 160 gaming entities attended, with overwhelmingly positive feedback regarding speaker access, practical insights, and networking.

“This year’s agenda reflects the issues compliance professionals are dealing with right now — from prediction markets and new FinCEN proposals to sanctions enforcement and law enforcement trends,” said Jim Dowling, Co-Founder of the BSA-AML Compliance Group. “With participation from the Treasury Department, FinCEN, IRS-CI, IRS SB/SE, the FBI, and DHS, along with gaming regulators from Nevada and New Jersey — and more announcements on the way — this year’s conference is shaping up to be our strongest program yet.”

To register for the 2026 conference, visit: https://bsaamlgamingconference.com

Kinectify, Inc., the leading provider of compliance technology for the gaming industry, is the exclusive Diamond Sponsor for the BSA/AML Gaming Conference. For more information about Kinectify, please visit https://www.kinectify.com

About the BSA-AML Compliance Group
The BSA-AML Compliance Group provides the gaming industry, FinTech companies, emerging payments companies, and financial institutions with expert-led training and education in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and illicit finance prevention.

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Tiger Research Report: Institutional RWA Adoption Moves Beyond Tokenization to Capital Market Infrastructure Overhaul

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SEOUL, South Korea, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Research, a Seoul-based blockchain research firm, reports that institutional RWA tokenization has entered a new phase. The real transformation is not in placing assets onchain, but in reconstructing the clearing systems, settlement layers, and liquidity networks underpinning every institutional transaction.

According to rwa.xyz, onchain-issued assets reached approximately USD 34 billion as of May 2026, more than 20 times the USD 1.5 billion recorded in early 2020. Including represented assets, where ownership is recorded onchain while physical assets remain with custodians, the total rises to approximately USD 360 billion.

Tiger Research identifies four capital market verticals where onchain infrastructure is already operational. In short-term funding, Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo platform, built on the Canton Network, processes USD 7.7 trillion in monthly settlement volume, with average daily volume of USD 368 billion as of April 2026. In securities settlement, the DTCC partnered with Digital Asset and received a no-action letter from the SEC in December 2025 to tokenize U.S. Treasuries, targeting an MVP in the first half of 2026. In capital raising, the Hong Kong government issued HKD 6 billion in digital green bonds through HSBC Orion in February 2024, compressing settlement from T+5 to T+1, with bonds deployed as repo collateral within days. In digital payments, Bitwave built a private B2B stablecoin infrastructure on Canton, integrating directly with enterprise ERP systems.

Tiger Research identifies three shared infrastructure requirements: transaction-level privacy, atomic settlement, and a public permissioned structure satisfying BCBS requirements. Permissionless blockchains carry risk weights of up to 1,250% under BCBS Group 2 classification, creating a significant balance sheet burden for regulated institutions.

To illustrate how these conditions are met, the report features Canton Network as a case study. Designed for institutional finance from the outset, Canton was developed by Digital Asset, which received investment from institutions including JPMorgan, Citi, Goldman Sachs, and DTCC. The firm drew on experience from projects such as the ASX settlement system replacement and the DTCC credit derivatives infrastructure rebuild in shaping Canton’s architecture. Canton embeds authorization and privacy at the smart contract level, limits validation to transaction parties, and enables atomic settlement without asset bridging.

Its Asia expansion is accelerating. In Korea, following STO legislation passed in January 2026, Hanwha Investment & Securities partnered with Digital Asset, while Shinhan Asset Management, Shinhan Securities, and KB Securities signed agreements with the Canton Foundation in June 2026. In Japan, JSCC, Nomura Holdings, and Mizuho Financial Group launched a proof-of-concept using Japanese government bonds. In Hong Kong, Canton has been integrated into the Central Moneymarkets Unit at the monetary authority level.

“Capital market infrastructure, once built, does not change easily,” said Seungsik Yoon, who leads Tiger Research’s Research Center and authored the report. “The gap between institutions that join while standards are still being set and those that try to catch up later only widens over time.”

Tiger Research concludes that regulatory clarity, institutional demand, and infrastructure maturity present the most favorable conditions yet for institutions evaluating onchain capital market infrastructure.

The full report, Below the Surface: How Canton Network Is Reshaping Capital Market Infrastructure, can be accessed [here].

About Tiger Research

Tiger Research is an independent research institution covering digital asset markets across Asia. Founded in 2022, Tiger Research has helped projects shape and distribute their narratives as one of Asia’s most referenced sources of blockchain intelligence and institutional connectivity. Its reports, published in five languages, reach 100,000 monthly subscribers and more than 200 institutional clients, including banks, asset managers, and enterprises.

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