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  • IR-MED and Dice Technologies Announce collaboration to Evaluate and Advance Pressure-Injury Prevention Platform in Japan

    Rosh Pinna, Israel, September 16th, 2026, FinanceWire

    • Letter of Intent (“LOI”) signed to cooperate in the evaluation, research support, localization, commercialization preparation and regulatory preparation of the PressureSafe™ medical device in Japan.
    • Collaboration addresses a significant potential market need in Japan, which includes more than 36 million people aged 65 and older and approximately 8,000 hospitals, 13,600 long-term care facilities, and 16,000+ home-visit nursing stations.
    • Strategic collaboration combines IR-MED’s infrared spectroscopy technology and proprietary algorithm with Dice Technologies’ capabilities in coordinating clinical evaluation, localization and regulatory preparation activities in Japan.
    • Clinical research and evidence-generation activities are expected to include cooperation with the Department of Plastic Surgery at Kobe University, subject to required ethics review, institutional approvals and separate written arrangements.

    IR-MED Ltd. (OTC: IRME) (the “Company” or “IR-Med”), developer of infrared spectroscopy-based medical device technology,, and Dice Technologies Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese healthcare digital transformation and medical IT provider, today announced the signing of a LOI. The LOI sets forth a framework for the parties to cooperate in the evaluation, research support, localization, commercialization preparation and regulatory preparation of IR-MED’s PressureSafe™ device for the Japanese market. Except for certain provisions relating to confidentiality and data protection, intellectual property rights, and device management, return and disposal, the LOI is not intended to create legally binding obligations between the parties.

    Ultimately, the partnership is driven by a shared, transformative vision: Build pressure-injury prevention platform — device, AI, and EHR systems unified across hospitals, LTC, and home care nation wide

    The parties intend to evaluate PressureSafe™ for use in hospitals, long-term care facilities and home healthcare settings in Japan, with a focus on supporting the assessment of early signs of pressure injuries.

    PressureSafe™ is a medical device that uses infrared technology to support the assessment of early changes associated with pressure injuries and skin conditions. It provides real-time, on-site, non-thermal and blood-flow-related indicators intended to support, and not replace, the clinical judgment of nurses and physicians. PressureSafe™ combines infrared spectroscopy with a proprietary algorithm and is intended to support the assessment of early signs of pressure injuries.

    Market Need in Japan

    Japan is facing an unprecedented demographic and systemic challenge. With an aging population of 36.19 million individuals aged 65 and older (29.4% of the total population), national care expenditures have reached a record ¥11.94 trillion. Concurrently, the healthcare sector is bracing for a projected shortage of hundreds of thousands of nurses and approximately 300,000 care workers.

    This convergence of an aging population and severe workforce shortages has driven a significant increase in the prevalence of pressure injuries—particularly in the rapidly growing home care sector, which reports a 1.93% prevalence rate. To address this, Japan requires scalable, technology-assisted care solutions across its approximately 8,000 hospitals (1.2 million beds), 13,600 long-term care facilities (1.0 million residents), and 18,042 home-visit nursing agencies.

    A complementary Strategic Synergy

    The collaboration between IR-MED and Dice Technologies represents a highly complementary alignment of technological innovation and domestic operational mastery.

    • The Technology & Science Engine (IR-MED): IR-MED brings its proprietary PressureSafe™ sensors, predictive AI algorithms, and a foundation of global clinical data. The technology addresses the crucial “Layer 1” of early risk assessment—sub-epidermal tissue health—providing objective metrics to a field that has historically relied on subjective visual observation.
    • The Domestic Commercial & Integration Leader (Dice Technologies): Dice Technologies will lead and coordinate the evaluation program in Japan. Leveraging an established nationwide footprint serving over 1,000 clinics well-distributed across Japan, Dice Technologies will support Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (“PMDA”) consultation preparation and regulatory communications in Japan.. Crucially, Dice Technologies bridges the gap between device and daily workflow by integrating PressureSafe™ data into its existing CareNest platform and domestic Electronic Health Records (“EHR” ), creating a seamless data flow from the hospital to the patient’s home.

    Phased Rollout and Clinical Validation

    The partnership will execute a highly structured, reverse L-shaped Go-to-Market strategy. The initial phase will focus on real-world evaluations in long-term care (“LTC”) and home-visit settings to generate clinical utility data and user feedback.

    Simultaneously, the partners will advance rigorous clinical research and PMDA consultation to support the regulatory pathway for PressureSafe™ in Japan. This validation process will be bolstered by anticipated cooperation with Japanese clinical leaders, including the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Kobe University, subject to required ethics review, institutional approvals and separate written arrangements.

    Executive Commentary

    Ken Ishiga, President and Representative Director of Dice Technologies Co., Ltd., stated, “Japan’s care crisis cannot be solved with isolated tools. We must unify prevention, observation, and discharge support. By combining IR-MED’s extraordinary ‘sensing the invisible’ technology with our EHR integrations and CareNest platform, we are delivering on our shared vision to build a continuous, patient-centered care infrastructure that supports our overstretched healthcare workforce over the long term.”

    “Entering the Japanese market requires more than just groundbreaking technology; it requires a deep integration into the local care ecosystem. In Dice Technologies, we have found the perfect partner,” said Dr. Yaniv Cohen, Interim CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of IR-MED. “Their expertise in medical IT, their impressive footprint serving over 1,000 care facilities, and their ability to navigate PMDA regulations make them the ideal catalyst for PressureSafe™. Together, we are not just evaluating a device; we are working toward a new national standard for objective, preventive care.”

    About IR-MED Ltd.

    IR-MED Ltd. is developing a cutting-edge infrared spectroscopy and AI analysis platform technology as a basis for point-of-care decision support devices. The infrared spectroscopy technology allows harmless and non-invasive gathering of bio-information from patient blood and tissue. That data is then processed by the Company’s AI-based system to provide healthcare professionals with decision support in the assessment of various medical conditions. PressureSafe™, the Company’s lead platform product, is a handheld device designed to revolutionize the assessment of pressure injuries (PI) affecting skin and underlying tissue regardless of patient skin tone. IR-MED holds patents protecting its innovations in non-invasive tissue assessment.

    For more information, visit: https://www.ir-medical.com/

    About Dice Technologies Co., Ltd.

    Based in Osaka, Japan, Dice Technologies Co., Ltd. specializes in comprehensive digital solutions optimized for clinics, hospitals, and welfare facilities. Backed by a strong national footprint encompassing over 1,000 clinics well-distributed across Japan, the company streamlines healthcare workflows through advanced medical IT systems, seamless electronic medical record (EMR) migrations, medical device distribution, and innovative home assessment applications. Dice Technologies leverages technology and community partnership to reduce operational burdens and build a sustainable healthcare future.

    For more information, visit: https://d-technologies.co.jp/

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Statements that are not statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the timing and success of the strategic partnership, the activities contemplated by the LOI, the clinical evaluation results, PMDA regulatory consultations and classification, and commercial acceptance of PressureSafe™ in Japan, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including regulatory delays, the non-binding nature of most provisions of the LOI, clinical trial outcomes, competition, and general economic conditions. IR-MED undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

    Sources:

    Statistics Bureau of Japan, Statistical Topics No.146 (published 14 Sep 2025) / MHLW, “Japan’s Population” / MHLW, Report on the Status of Long-Term Care Insurance (Nov 2024) / MHLW, Survey of Long-Term Care Benefit Expenditures FY2024 (published 30 Sep 2025) / MHLW, Survey of Institutions and Establishments for Long-Term Care 2024 (published Dec 2025) / MHLW, Survey of Medical Institutions and Hospital Report 2024 (published 26 Sep 2025; confirmed figures as of 1 Oct 2024)

    Investor & Media Contacts:

    IR-MED Ltd. Investor Relations Email: contact@ir-medical.com

    Website: https://www.ir-medical.com/

    Dice Technologies Co., Ltd.

    Website: https://d-technologies.co.jp

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    IR-MED Ltd. Investor Relations
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  • Dominican Republic’s Permitting Overhaul Drives 157% Gain in Construction Investment

    By operationalizing the model set out in former tech executive Rainier Mallol’s paper “The Operative Republic,” the Ministry of Housing issued 85% more licenses in the first half of 2026

    Dominican Republic, 16th Sep 2026 —The Dominican Republic recorded a 157% increase in private housing investment in the first half of 2026, driven in part by a rebuilt construction permitting process. Permits rose 85%, translating into RD$3,301.91 million (USD $5.6 billion) in additional construction investment. The gains follow reforms led by Rainier Mallol, then Director of Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Housing, who rebuilt permitting around the principles set out in his paper The Operative Republic: shared digital public infrastructure spanning identity, workflows, rules, registries, payments, and audit trails, rather than isolated digital procedures bolted onto existing bureaucracy. 

    “We matched all of last year’s licensing output in seven months, with more technical rigor, since controls that used to depend on the reviewer are now enforced by the system,” Mallol said. The approach was adopted as the technology base of the Construction Permits Modernization Plan. The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic now ranks construction as the fastest-growing sector this year, up 14.9% in June, citing faster approval of new works among the drivers. In fact, construction has become the Dominican Republic’s fastest-growing sector as tech-driven permitting reform adds $5.6 billion.

    The Minister of Housing has since been appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Mallol serving as his senior advisor. He is now applying the same operating model to consular services and diplomatic case management. “The same digital public infrastructure we built in housing will be used in consular services and diplomatic relationship management,” Mallol said. “We are turning theory into practice, affecting GDP and public satisfaction with government. These ideas are replicable across departments.” 

    Mallol’s background spans government modernization, public-sector data systems, COVID-19 technology response, digital infrastructure, and international public-service technology work, including emerging-technology ventures. He has held senior government technology roles, led 60-person and 28-person technology teams across the private and public sectors, and negotiated multi-million-dollar infrastructure budgets for nationwide software systems and cross-ministerial data integrations. He has spoken on technology policy in Japan, Malaysia, Panama, the U.S., the UAE, Chile, and the Dominican Republic, and holds a Master’s in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University.

    Media Contact

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  • Toogood Gold’s Table Mountain Sits in the Shadow of a Nevada Gold Rush

    Dallas, USA, September 16th, 2026, FinanceWire

    Toogood Gold Corp. announced the definition of two priority exploration corridors at its Table Mountain Gold-Silver Project in Lincoln County, Nevada, and plans to advance the project toward a 3,000-meter maiden drill program. The company’s Phase 1 fieldwork identified the Widowmaker and Pacifico trends as priority targets within the project’s approximately 4-by-2-kilometer alteration footprint. Toogood holds an option to earn a 100% interest in the low-sulphidation epithermal system, which has never been drilled and is located roughly 9 kilometers south of Nevada King’s past-producing Atlanta Gold Mine.

    The project was generated by Orogen Royalties through a regional exploration approach that included airborne spectral data — the same method behind identifying the Silicon project and later a 4+ Moz Au discovery by AngloGold Ashanti. Orogen’s senior management has called Table Mountain the best greenfields opportunity the company has generated.

    Phase 1 fieldwork defined two priority corridors. The Widowmaker trend is an arcuate structure running more than 5 kilometers through the core of the system, with the Widowmaker vein exposed intermittently over more than 1 kilometer, with a train of epithermal vein float extending for an additional kilometer. About 500 meters east, the subparallel Pacifico trend adds more than 5 kilometers of cumulative mapped fault trace, and also hosts structurally controlled epithermal veins. Lattice-textured quartz is widespread across Table Mountain, in both veins and hydrothermal breccias — this texture is a signature of boiling, the process that drops gold and silver out of solution in systems of this type. The surface dataset includes >6,400 soil samples, 1,688 gravity stations, and 780 line-kilometers of drone magnetics, with analytical results from the current Phase 1 program still pending. Zonge International is running roughly 15 line-kilometers of CSAMT across both corridors this month, and SWCA Environmental Consultants is advancing Notice of Intent permitting for a 3,000-meter maiden drill program planned for late 2026 or early 2027.

    The technical bench is deeper than the stage suggests. CEO Colin Smith is a geologist who came through the Discovery Group and SSR Mining; VP Exploration Lee Hess is a structural geologist specializing in Great Basin epithermal systems, also formerly of SSR Mining; and technical advisor Dr. Stuart Simmons, with more than 40 years on epithermal systems, concluded the surface exposures represent the upper levels of a well-preserved system with widespread evidence of boiling.

    Investors should keep the stage in view. Table Mountain has no mineral resource and has never been drilled; analytical results from the current Phase 1 program remain pending, and Toogood holds the project under an earn-in option rather than outright ownership. Everything described above is surface work whose purpose is to decide where the first drill goes.

    Nevada’s Gold Pipeline: From First Drilling to 100 Million Ounces

    Gold is trading in the $4,300-$4,400 range, and investors following it want two things at once: exposure to the metal and a jurisdiction with an established mining industry and relatively predictable rules. That combination keeps pulling capital back to Nevada. The state hosts the largest gold-mining complex on earth, a bench of past-producing mines being brought back to life, and explorers advancing prospects that remain much earlier in development — like Toogood. The names investors talk about sit at different points on that curve, and the market prices each stage differently.

    The Two That Set the Terms

    Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX) and Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) own Nevada Gold Mines, the joint venture spanning the Carlin, Cortez, Turquoise Ridge and Phoenix districts, at 61.5% and 38.5% respectively. On August 10, the two companies ended years of disputes with an agreement that folds Barrick’s Fourmile discovery and Newmont’s Fiberline and Mike developments into the joint venture, with Newmont paying Barrick $1.95 billion cash for the difference in contributed value. Barrick says the agreement expands the Nevada complex to nearly 100 million ounces. The settlement also cleared Newmont’s consent for Barrick’s planned IPO of its North American gold business, expected to complete by year-end.

    Nearly every ounce in that complex started as somebody’s exploration target. Fourmile, the discovery Barrick has called one of the century’s greatest, came out of ground beside a mine that had been operating for decades. The rest of the Nevada pipeline is built on that pattern.

    Three Juniors Further Along the Curve

    Each of the three below has crossed a threshold Toogood hasn’t: drilling has defined a mineral resource. Their figures aren’t directly comparable — one reports measured-and-indicated oxide ounces, one reports inferred ounces only, and one reports gold-equivalent ounces that fold in silver at elevated metal prices.

    Nevada King Gold Corp. (TSXV: NKG) (OTCQB: NKGFF) owns the 130-square-kilometer Atlanta Gold Mine project, a past-producing open pit with a 1.02-million-ounce measured-and-indicated oxide resource, immediately north of Toogood’s ground. It’s at the district-expansion stage: the company doubled its 2026 drill program to 40,000 meters, and by late August a fourth rig was testing new targets around the historical pit, including an undrilled 500-by-300-meter zone.

    Scorpio Gold Corp. (NASDAQ: SGLD) (TSX-V: SGLD) consolidated the Manhattan District in Nye County, about 20 kilometers south of Kinross’s (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K) Round Mountain mine, combining its Goldwedge mine and mill with four past-producing pits acquired from Kinross in 2021. It’s at the maiden-resource stage: an estimate effective June 2025 holds 740,000 inferred ounces at 1.26 g/t gold, and a 32,585-meter Phase Two program has tested well beyond the resource pit shell, with recent results including 3.02 g/t gold over 48.92 meters.

    Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is at the restart-permitting stage. Its Santa Fe Mine in Mineral County produced roughly 359,000 ounces of gold and 702,000 ounces of silver by heap leaching between 1988 and 1995. An updated resource effective August 13, 2026 carries 1,195,000 gold-equivalent ounces indicated and 1,190,000 inferred, calculated at $3,200 gold and $40 silver. A revised preliminary economic assessment is targeted for September, permitting is underway, and the company is targeting 2027 for construction.

    Nevada King, Scorpio and Lahontan are each several years and tens of thousands of drill meters past the point Toogood is at now, and the two majors are decades past it. Whether Toogood follows a similar path depends first on what the maiden program finds. For now, the company is doing the groundwork next door to one of the most active drill programs in the state, in a jurisdiction where successful exploration has repeatedly attracted much larger pools of capital, which is enough to warrant some attention.

    About Toogood Gold Corp.

    Toogood Gold Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on the discovery and advancement of high-grade gold systems in tier-one mining jurisdictions. The Company has two core areas of focus: the Table Mountain Project in Nevada, where the Company has an option to earn a 100% interest in a large, undrilled low-sulphidation epithermal system with extensive surface alteration and multiple mineralized vein exposures; and the district-scale Toogood Gold Project in Newfoundland, where the Company has an option to earn a 100% interest in a 164 km² land package covering a highly underexplored gold district with multiple target areas and demonstrated gold prospectivity.

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  • Former PlayStation CTO Masayuki Chatani Publishes New AI Leadership Book

    Former Sony, Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey executive Masayuki Chatani explores how AI is reshaping leadership in his new book.

    Tokyo, Japan, 16th Sep 2026 – Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), before holding senior leadership positions at companies including Rakuten, KPMG, and McKinsey.

    Today, Chatani practices what he calls the “Solo CEO with AI” model, an approach in which a single entrepreneur leverages multiple AI systems as a virtual team. Grounded in more than 30 years of experience at the forefront of Japan’s technology industry, his new book examines how the rise of AI is transforming leadership and presents a vision for the future of technology leaders.

    Following “Behind the Scenes at PlayStation: Former CTO Talks about 16 Years of Creation” and “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Trilogy – Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, Future Outlook), this book serves as a guide for current and future leaders navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.

     

    Key Points of the Book

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    1. AI may first transform the role of the “leader,” not the frontline worker

    Before practical tasks such as writing code or preparing documents, the core responsibilities of leaders—including gathering information, evaluating options, making decisions, and developing strategies—are increasingly becoming areas where AI demonstrates strong capabilities.

    Having observed the evolution of technology for more than 30 years, Chatani directly addresses this uncomfortable paradox: the very skills traditionally associated with leadership may be among the areas most affected by AI.

    2. The author is not a commentator, but a practitioner

    After leaving his position as head of Build by McKinsey Japan, Chatani has been putting the “Solo CEO with AI” model into practice, using multiple AI systems as part of his daily operations.

    This book is not only an analysis of AI and leadership but also a record of practical knowledge gained through his own experience as an AI solopreneur.

    3. From managing people to orchestrating AI: A new measure of leadership

    Drawing on leadership experience ranging from the launch of PlayStation to management roles at global professional services firms, the book explores how leadership may shift from managing large organizations to effectively orchestrating AI systems.

    It offers a new perspective for technology leaders navigating the changing relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.

    4. Answering the question: “What remains?”

    Through the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking,” the book reframes AI not as a threat, but as a “creative partner.”

    It presents a new vision of leadership beyond traditional definitions of technology leadership, while exploring what responsibilities and values will remain in an era where AI increasingly participates in analysis, decision-making, and creation.

     

    Background: Why Reconsider “Tech Leaders” Now?

    With the rise of generative AI, discussions about “AI taking people’s jobs” have traditionally focused on frontline professionals. However, many core responsibilities of leaders—including collecting information, comparing options, and making decisions—are increasingly becoming areas where generative AI can provide significant support.

    The era when leading a large organization was considered the defining characteristic of leadership is giving way to an era of the “Solo CEO with AI,” or AI solopreneur, where an individual entrepreneur can leverage multiple AI systems as a virtual team.

    The starting point of this book is the question of what aspects of leadership may disappear, and what essential qualities will remain.

    This perspective is developed around the concept of “Science, Technology, and Business: Integrated Thinking.” Regarding the “Solo CEO with AI” (AI solopreneur) concept, Chatani discussed its emergence in a 2021 Forbes JAPAN web column. Drawing on his own experience as an AI solopreneur, he explores its background, practical implementation, and future possibilities.

    The concept points toward a new working model in which a solo entrepreneur collaborates with multiple AI systems as a virtual team.

     

    Book Overview

    Title:
    “Tech Leaders in the Age of AI – The Fading Tech Leaders”

    Author:
    Masayuki Chatani

    Structure:
    10 chapters (312 pages; paperback and hardcover editions)

    Publication Date:
    August 2026

    Publisher:
    Office Chatani Publishing

    Price:
    Hardcover: GBP 28.00
    Paperback: GBP 20.00
    eBook: GBP 8.00

    Distribution:
    Available through Amazon stores in 17 countries, including UK.

    Prices are individually set for each country’s store.

    ASIN:
    B0HHDGGWY5 (Paperback edition)

    Available on Amazon:

    https://amzn.eu/d/0e9uWkmx (UK Amazon)

     

    Table of Contents

    Introduction: The Disappearing Tech Leaders

    Chapter 1: Imagination and Daydreaming—The Keys to Surviving an Era of Discontinuity

    Chapter 2: Tech Leaders Must Be Able to Unite the “Otaku”

    Chapter 3: Can AI Be Creative?

    Chapter 4: What Does “Learning” Mean in the Age of AI?

    Chapter 5: AI “Does Not Die.” That Is Why It Cannot Possess Wisdom

    Chapter 6: Become the Strongest “Homo Ludens”

    Chapter 7: Young Professionals Should Use the Number of Attempts as Their Weapon; Veterans Should Use Trust

    Chapter 8: The OS of Society Is Being Rewritten—The Polarization Between “Mega-Corporations” and “Solo Entrepreneurs”

    Chapter 9: The Real Reason GAFAM Hasn’t Emerged from Japan

    Chapter 10: Those Who Take Responsibility for an Unfinished Future

    In Closing: A Future Where, 30 Years From Now, We Can Say, “That Was the Lowest Point”

     

    Author’s Comment

    This book follows “The Age of Creators” and the trilogy for future leaders, “A Compass for Leaders who Create the Future” (Survival Strategy, Practical Implementation, and Future Outlook).

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    Drawing on the experiences and knowledge accumulated throughout my career while looking toward the future, this book conveys a message of hope and aspiration for those who will create value in society in the years ahead.

    It has been developed as a guide for addressing the uncertainty that anyone may experience in the age of AI and offers perspectives on how individuals can continue creating value in a rapidly changing world.

     

    Author Profile – Masayuki Chatani

    Masayuki Chatani was involved in the development of successive PlayStation platforms at Sony Computer Entertainment (now Sony Interactive Entertainment), where he served as CTO.

    He subsequently held senior positions including Executive Officer at Rakuten, CEO of KPMG Ignition Tokyo, Chief Digital Officer (CDO) of KPMG Japan, and head of Build by McKinsey Japan within McKinsey’s digital team.

    He is currently Representative Director and CEO of Office Chatani Co., Ltd., supporting the growth and success of numerous companies.

    As a writer, he contributes an ongoing column as an official columnist for Forbes JAPAN. He is also active as a calligrapher under the name “KouTetsu Chatani.”

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    Organization: Office Chatani, Inc.

    Contact Person: Masayuki Chatani

    Website: https://www.office-chatani.com

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    Country: Japan

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  • Leverate Launches MCP for Traders to Connect AI Assistants With Trading Platforms

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 16th, 2026, FinanceWire

    AI assistants have spent the past year helping traders understand the markets. Leverate’s new MCP for Traders extends that functionality to connected trading platforms.

    Leverate has released MCP for Traders, connecting MCP-compatible third-party AI assistants, including Claude and ChatGPT, directly to a live trading account. Traders can ask about the market, check positions, and place orders without leaving the conversation, with nothing executed until they explicitly say yes.

    The release follows the MCP for Brokers server, launched in July 2026, which opened a firm’s CRM, Broker Portal and trading platform data to the same AI assistants. That server gave AI access to the business. MCP for Traders takes the next step: giving AI access to the individual trading account and, with permission, the ability to act.

    How It Works

    The trader opens the AI Connector section in their platform settings and copies a connection prompt or configuration into their AI app, which then has scoped access to that one account. Fifteen trading tools sit behind the connection: ten focused on account and market data and five supporting trading account functions.

    Every action runs in two phases. The assistant prepares the order and restates the instrument, direction, size, order type, price, stops and margin effect. Nothing reaches the market until the trader approves it inside their own AI application. The assistant is instructed to answer only on the connected account and the broker’s own instruments, explain trading terms neutrally, and decline requests for advice, recommendations, or predictions.

    What It Gives the Broker

    The demand is already there. An Investing.com survey of 938 US retail investors, published in April 2026, found that 62% use AI tools to inform their investment decisions, and 54% have used assistants such as ChatGPT for research. A broker running MCP for Traders can tell those clients that its platform connects to the assistant they already use.

    Enablement sits with the broker. From the Broker Portal, a firm switches MCP for Traders on for its brand and chooses who receives it, by group, trading terms, country or a manual allowlist. Every AI-originated order is logged to Leverate CRM with its own source flag, so risk and compliance teams can distinguish it from a manual order. On prop accounts, orders placed through an assistant route through the same risk engine as any other and respect challenge and daily-loss limits. Each connection is bound to one account and secured with a token the trader controls.

    For brokers, that creates a new engagement layer around the trading account. Clients can use the AI environments they are increasingly adopting, while the brokerage retains control over access, execution and visibility.

    “Most brokers’ traders are already using AI. The question was whether they would use it on the broker’s own platform or somewhere else entirely. We built this so the answer can be on the platform, with the trader confirming every order and the firm able to see exactly what came from an assistant.” Ran Strauss, CEO & Co-Founder, Leverate

    The way traders interact with digital tools is evolving, and the data behind it is still emerging. Leverate will publish usage figures from the first connected accounts in the coming months, showing how the feature is being used in practice.

    MCP for Traders is live on Leverate’s white-label trading platform and is rolling out across the Client Portal and the wider Leverate ecosystem, with MT4/5 solutions to follow. Brokers activate it themselves, where it is off by default. Availability may vary by jurisdiction.

    For more information about Leverate’s MCP server and the wider platform, visit https://leverate.com.

    About Leverate

    Leverate is a leading force in fintech innovation, dedicated to empowering financial institutions, brokers and prop firms with cutting-edge technology that drives growth, efficiency, and success. With 19+ years of experience and broker clients worldwide, Leverate provides a complete ecosystem, from trading platforms and CRM to liquidity and prediction markets, helping firms launch, operate, and scale with confidence.

    Disclaimer

    MCP for Traders enables AI-assisted trading and does not provide financial advice. Trading involves significant risk.

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  • CentFX Recognized as Best Execution Platform at Money Expo India 2026

    Zero-spread ECN broker honored at India’s largest trading and investing expo, where it exhibited as a Titanium Sponsor

    Mumbai, India, September 16th, 2026– CentFX, a globally regulated multi-asset broker serving clients in more than 100 countries, received the Best Execution Platform 2026 award at Money Expo India, held Aug. 29–30 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

    The award recognizes the broker’s ECN execution model, built around zero-spread pricing and low-latency order routing, and was presented by HQMENA, a financial media and events group and the organizer of Money Expo India.

    The recognition comes as CentFX expands its presence across South Asia through a growing partner network, new introducing broker relationships, and localized client support. The company exhibited at the event as a Titanium Sponsor at Booth No. 13, one of the principal stands on the exhibition floor.

    “Receiving the Best Execution Platform award is a recognition of where we have chosen to invest as a business,” said the Chief Executive Officer of CentFX. “Execution is the part of a broker’s offering that traders feel on every single order, and it is the part that is hardest to fake. We have built our pricing and routing around that principle, and to have it recognized in India — a market where traders are increasingly discerning about where and how their orders are filled — is significant for us.” 

    According to the company, CentFX provides ECN pricing from 0.0 pips with an average order execution speed of 0.04 seconds across more than 2,100 instruments spanning Forex, indices, commodities, and other asset classes. Clients access the markets through the company’s proprietary trading application or MetaTrader 5 on desktop and mobile, supported by multilingual platform coverage including Hindi and Bengali.

    Now in its fifth edition, Money Expo India is the country’s largest trading and investing expo, according to the organizer. The event brought together more than 20,000 attendees, 1,000 companies, 300 exhibitors and 200 speakers representing more than 30 countries.

    The award was accepted on behalf of CentFX by the CentFX Team, who led the company’s delegation at the event. Across the two days, the CentFX stand hosted platform demonstrations, on-site account walkthroughs, and partnership discussions with introducing brokers and affiliates from across the region.

    The recognition comes amid continued growth in trading and investing participation across India, where demand is rising for transparent pricing, dependable order execution, and educational resources suited to participants at every level of experience. CentFX operates CentFX Academy, which provides video courses, eBooks, trading calculators, and market analysis materials to clients at no cost, and the company has indicated it will continue investing across these areas as it develops its partnerships and market presence in the region. 

    For more information, please visit www.centfx.com

    About CentFX

    CentFX is a globally regulated multi-asset broker offering access to Forex, indices, commodities, and other instruments across a range of more than 2,100 products. The company holds regulatory authorisations in Anguilla (ARCA), Mauritius (FSC), and Dubai (Government of Dubai), ASIC and USA, and serves clients in over 100 countries. CentFX operates a proprietary trading application alongside full MetaTrader 5 support, and provides client education through CentFX Academy.

    Risk Warning: Trading in Forex and contracts for difference carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance and awards are not indicative of future results.

  • Arbitflow Expands Professional Crypto Trading Access Through Managed Strategies

    Arbitflow has expanded access to managed crypto trading through a platform built around professional traders and user-directed capital allocation. The service allows users to select traders, distribute funds across different strategies, and follow performance without managing every trade themselves. Arbitflow targets users who want market exposure but prefer not to monitor charts or execute trades throughout the day. Instead, selected professionals handle position management while users retain control over how capital is distributed.

    Auckland, New Zealand, 16th Sep 2026 – Arbitflow allows users to allocate funds to individual professional traders rather than rely on a single trading model. Capital can also be allocated across several strategies, giving users more flexibility in structuring their managed exposure.

    Each trader follows their own approach when managing positions through the platform. Users can review available trading histories and performance information before deciding where to allocate capital.

    The model allows users to adjust how much capital each trader receives. This structure gives users the option to build a managed setup around several professionals instead of concentrating funds in one strategy. Arbitflow also keeps the starting requirement at $25. The entry level gives users access to professional crypto trading without requiring a large initial allocation.

    Trader Records and Live Trading Support User Oversight

    Arbitflow applies a screening process before traders can manage capital through the platform. Candidates complete identity verification, professional-history checks, and simulated skills testing before approval.

    After traders join, the platform continues monitoring their performance and trading activity. These records become part of the information users can review when comparing available professionals.

    Live Trading provides another layer of visibility by displaying trader performance, trading history, and most completed trades. Users can follow the activity without taking over the daily execution process themselves.

    This setup separates user oversight from day-to-day trade management. Users decide which traders receive capital, while approved professionals remain responsible for managing positions under their selected strategies.

    Spot Execution and AI Support Sit Behind the Service

    Arbitflow conducts trading exclusively through spot markets and does not use leverage or margin. Traders work with allocated funds rather than borrowing capital to increase position sizes. The structure removes leverage-driven liquidation risk from the service, although normal cryptocurrency market risk remains. Digital asset prices can still decline, reducing the value of managed allocations.

    Arbitflow also uses proprietary AI-supported analysis within its trading infrastructure. The technology processes market conditions, news, trader behavior, performance data, and potential risk factors. Professional traders use that information as part of their research and monitoring process. Final trading decisions remain with the professionals managing each strategy.

    Arbitflow began market research and strategy development in 2023 before building its current AI infrastructure. The technology was developed around existing trading workflows rather than a fully automated execution model.

    About Arbitflow

    Arbitflow is an AI-supported managed crypto trading platform that connects users with professional traders through a spot-only trading model. The platform combines human-led trade execution with proprietary AI analysis, trader screening, performance monitoring, and Live Trading functionality. Users can allocate capital across multiple traders and strategies while retaining control over how their funds are distributed.  For more details, visit https://arbitflow.net/. 

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  • Apateon Press Publishes The Irish Telegram Boy by Thomas A. McCluskey

    A Dublin childhood, decades of hidden addiction, and a hard-won recovery: a new memoir traces one man’s journey from a Dublin tenement to sobriety on Long Island

    NEW YORK—September 16, 2026—Apateon Press today announced the publication of The Irish Telegram Boy: A Memoir by Thomas A. McCluskey. The book tells the story of a boy raised to believe he was, in his family’s words, a “good-for-nothing,” and the decades-long journey that led him to prove otherwise.

    Born into poverty in a Dublin tenement in 1944, McCluskey grew up in a large, quarrelsome Irish Catholic household marked by an absent father, a mother unable to show him warmth, and the daily indignities of poverty. At sixteen, he emigrated alone to New York, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, the wounds of his childhood followed him through difficult jobs, a failed first marriage, a second marriage and fatherhood, and years of escalating alcoholism. The memoir opens at his lowest point, lying paralyzed at the bottom of his basement stairs after a night of drinking, his body failing from decades of heavy smoking and drinking, and a near-fatal accident the next day that finally convinced him something had to change.

    “I spent most of my life believing I was the family screwup and trying to prove I wasn’t,” said McCluskey. “Writing this book meant going back into rooms I had spent decades trying to forget, like the tenement in Dublin and the basement on Long Island, but then, on to the church basements where I finally got sober. I want readers who are still fighting their own version of that fight to know it is possible to come out the other side.”

    The Irish Telegram Boy moves from Dublin tenements to the streets of Queens, from a first marriage that collapses under the weight of drinking and financial strain to a second marriage and family life that mask a worsening addiction. Through therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, and a hard-won faith, McCluskey confronts his past, breaks a cycle of generational pain, and finds what he calls his own voice. Told in plainspoken, scene-driven prose, the book sits in the tradition of the Irish-immigrant addiction-and-recovery memoir, with McCluskey’s sobriety and self-understanding as its destination.

    “The Irish Telegram Boy is an unsparing, deeply human account of what it takes to break a cycle of addiction that runs through generations,” said Hugh Taylor, President of Apateon Press. “Thomas doesn’t spare himself in these pages, and that honesty is exactly what makes his recovery so believable and so earned.”

    The Irish Telegram Boy: A Memoir (ISBN 979-8-9973388-2-4) is now available on Amazon.com.

    About Thomas A. McCluskey

    Thomas A. McCluskey was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1944 and emigrated to New York at the age of sixteen. He built a life and raised a family on Long Island while struggling for years with alcoholism before achieving lasting sobriety through therapy, Alcoholics Anonymous, and faith. The Irish Telegram Boy is his first book.

    About Apateon Press

    Apateon Press is an independent publishing company dedicated to bringing distinctive voices and compelling ideas to readers. The company publishes books designed to engage readers, challenge assumptions, and contribute to meaningful conversations.

    For more information, visit https://apateonpress.com

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  • MEXC July–August Security Report: 38.66M USDT in Risk Funds Intercepted, Futures Insurance Fund Hits 792M USDT

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has released its July–August 2026 security report. The report shows that MEXC successfully intercepted all 215 reports involving risk-related funds during the period, covering approximately 38.66 million USDT. The total balance of the Futures Insurance Fund rose to 792 million USDT. Meanwhile, the reserve ratios for BTC, ETH, USDT, and USDC all remained above 100%.

    In July and August 2026, the crypto industry recorded 184 security incidents, with reported losses totaling approximately $535 million. Phishing and fraud incidents, together with endpoint and supply-chain security incidents, accounted for approximately 48% of the total. At the same time, a growing number of attackers are using AI to auto-generate phishing content and help write malware, increasing the efficiency of their attacks. As attack methods become more diverse, promptly identifying and intercepting risk-related funds and strengthening cross-platform investigation have become increasingly important to reducing user losses.

    All 215 Reports of Risk-Related Funds Successfully Intercepted, Covering 38.66 million USDT

    In July and August, MEXC assisted with 215 reports involving externally stolen or fraud-related funds flowing into the platform. All 215 cases were successfully intercepted, covering 38,655,490 USDT. Of these cases, 42 involved assistances with judicial freezes. Compared with the previous reporting period, the number of successfully intercepted cases increased by approximately 2,971%, while the value of intercepted funds increased by approximately 12,646%.

    In tracking and handling risk-related funds, MEXC shared suspicious addresses with major industry participants, assisted in identifying fund flows, and supported verification and freezing procedures under established joint-investigation and law-enforcement cooperation procedures.

    Over 20,000 Risk-Related Accounts Identified and Restricted, With More Than 600,000 USDT in Misdirected Assets Returned

    In account risk identification, MEXC identified and restricted 20,752 accounts associated with risk-related activities during the period, an increase of 118.03% from the previous reporting period. The platform identified 5,288 risk groups, up 20.35%. By region of origin, these groups were concentrated primarily in the Commonwealth of Independent States (1,803), Nigeria (1,099), and Indonesia (976).

    For user asset recovery, MEXC manually processed 818 applications for the return of misdirected assets, returning the equivalent of 602,225 USDT, an increase of 75.31% from the previous reporting period.

    Futures Insurance Fund Reaches 792 million USDT, Strengthening Protection Against Negative Balance Risk

    As of September 1, 2026, the total balance of the MEXC Futures Insurance Fund reached 791,696,422 USDT, an increase of 5.44% from the previous reporting period.

    The Futures Insurance Fund covers negative balances that may arise during liquidation, providing a risk buffer during extreme market conditions and helping reduce the likelihood of auto-deleveraging (ADL). When a liquidated position is closed at a price better than the bankruptcy price, the remaining funds are credited to the fund. Users can view the real-time balance on the MEXC Proof of Trust page.

    Reserve Ratios for Four Major Assets Remain Above 100%, With BTC at Approximately 288%

    According to the proof of reserves disclosed for this period, MEXC maintained reserve ratios above 100% for four major assets, as follows:

    • Bitcoin (BTC): reserve ratio of approximately 288%, with total wallet assets of 12,312.75 BTC against 4,282.20 BTC in user assets;
    • Ethereum (ETH): reserve ratio of approximately 113%, with total wallet assets of 66,227.79 ETH;
    • USDT: reserve ratio of approximately 115%, with total wallet assets of approximately 1.940 billion USDT;
    • USDC: reserve ratio of approximately 114%, with total wallet assets of approximately 194.85 million USDC.

    The on-chain addresses corresponding to these reserve assets have been disclosed, allowing users to verify through the Merkle Tree whether their individual account balances were included in this proof of reserves.

    As an additional layer of user asset protection, the MEXC Guardian Fund maintains a dual-reserve structure of USDT and BTC: USDT provides immediate liquidity support, while BTC serves as a long-term reserve asset across market cycles. MEXC plans to expand the fund from $100 million to $500 million, continuing to strengthen user asset protection. The relevant holding addresses are listed below:

    Guardian Fund Wallet Addresses:

    • USDT: 0x469AfE803C54A36674C55231489Cf4b61da8c1bC
    • BTC: 1MDVjZdX8QD212pT8Z8EMP7DuFQHKqN3mx

    MEXC CEO Vugar Usi said, “Trust is the true reserve currency of this industry. Protecting user assets means moving decisively the moment risk emerges, while giving users something they can verify for themselves, not just our word for it. We will continue to strengthen our ability to identify and intercept risk-related funds, deepen cooperation across platforms and with law enforcement, and help affected users recover their losses wherever possible. Our bi-monthly security reports are part of that commitment, allowing our security performance to be measured and tracked over time.”

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

    With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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  • MEXC Launches $1M “Discover Your Wall Street DNA” Campaign to Help Traders Find Their Market Fit

    Mutsamudu, Comoros, September 16th, 2026, Chainwire

    MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, today launched “Test Your Wall Street DNA,” a new campaign built around the theme “Different Traders. Different Styles. Different Ways to Participate.” Following its “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” initiative, MEXC is taking the next step in supporting retail investors by helping users better understand their own trading preferences and discover participation methods that align with their individual goals.

    The previous “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” campaign explored how traditional market barriers, including access, cost, time and capital constraints, have historically limited retail participation. As financial markets continue to converge and more users gain access to both crypto and traditional assets through digital platforms, the next challenge is no longer simply getting into the market but understanding how to participate effectively.

    “Discover Your Wall Street DNA” addresses this emerging challenge by helping users identify their own trading styles. Through a simple interactive assessment, users can explore their preferences across areas such as market interests, trading approach and participation style, generating a personalized Wall Street DNA profile and discovering relevant MEXC stock products that match their preferences.

    From September 16 to October 16 (UTC), users can participate in the campaign and share rewards from a $1 million prize pool through multiple activities:

    • New User Exclusive

    New users who complete their first deposit will receive a $100 Stock Futures position mystery box.

    • Wall Street DNA Test

    Users who register for the event and complete the Wall Street DNA test can claim a free lucky draw chance, with additional chances available through deposits, trading, and referrals.

    • Referral Leaderboard

    Users can share the event, invite friends, and climb the leaderboard to share $100,000.

    As a one-stop multi-asset trading platform, MEXC provides users with multiple ways to participate across different stages of the market lifecycle. From early-stage opportunities through pre-IPO products to post-listing participation through RealStocks, Tokenized Stocks and Stock Futures, MEXC enables users to explore different market opportunities through a single platform.

    With features including 0-fee trading on selected products, USDT-based participation, flexible market access and diversified trading formats, MEXC continues to expand access while helping users better understand how different opportunities fit their individual goals. Through initiatives such as “Trade Wall Street, Without Walls” and “Discover Your Wall Street DNA,” MEXC aims to support a more informed and accessible future for retail participation in global markets.

    To learn more or take part in the campaign, users can visit MEXC Wall Street DNA.

    About MEXC

    Founded in 2018, MEXC is a leading global multi-asset trading platform built as your 0-fee gateway to infinite opportunities. Serving users across 170+ markets, MEXC provides simple and efficient access to crypto, stocks, tokenized assets, derivatives, and a growing range of TradFi-linked opportunities through one account and one gateway.

    With 0 trading fees, deep liquidity, broad asset coverage, and a high-performance trading experience, MEXC is designed for retail users who want to discover earlier, act faster, and trade with fewer barriers. As crypto and traditional finance continue to converge, MEXC is committed to making global opportunities more accessible, helping users trade freely and MEXCmize every opportunity.

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    This content does not constitute investment advice. Given the volatility of financial markets, including digital assets, tokenized assets, and traditional financial products, investors should carefully assess market conditions, underlying asset fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any investment or trading decisions.

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