26, Aug 2026
Algorand Foundation Launches AC2: An Open Protocol for Secure, User-Controlled Communication with AI Agents
New open standard puts users in control of AI-driven signing operations, enabling secure agentic commerce without exposing private keys
Dover, Delaware, Aug 26 —Algorand Foundation announced the public launch of AC2 (Agentic Communication and Control Protocol), an open-source, blockchain-agnostic standard for secure peer-to-peer communication between users and AI agents. The specification and reference implementation are available now atgithub.com/algorandfoundation/ac2.
As AI agents increasingly execute payments, sign code, and manage digital operations on behalf of users, existing messaging channels (e.g., email, Telegram, WhatsApp) offer no cryptographic identity verification, no standardized delegation, and no way for users to approve individual actions without handing over their private keys entirely. AC2 closes that gap.
The protocol establishes a direct, end-to-end encrypted WebRTC connection between a user’s wallet or app and an AI agent. When an agent needs to perform a signing operation – a payment, a git commit, an API authorization – it sends a request to the user via AC2. The user reviews and approves through their own wallet interface, and the signature is delegated back to the agent. The private key never leaves the user’s control.
“AC2 is Algorand’s answer to a fundamental question the industry has been sidestepping: how do you give AI agents the authority they need to be useful, without the authority to act against your interests?” said Marc Vanlerberghe, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at the Algorand Foundation. “The answer is you don’t hand them the keys, you approve each use of them.”
AC2 supports a broad range of agentic workflows. A coding agent can draft code and ask the developer to approve the final digital signature before it’s published. Similarly, an AI assistant can manage payments by sending the transaction details directly to a users’ digital wallet, where they can easily review and approve them before the payment goes through. A shopping agent can construct an AP2 Intent Mandate, defining what it is authorized to buy and at what price, then submit it to the user for sign-off before acting autonomously. Because AC2 supports extensions, any message type or signing format can be added to the protocol, making it suitable for any domain where agents need scoped, user-approved authority.
AC2 uses DIDComm v2.0 message formats to ensure seamless operability across different systems, passkey-based authentication via Liquid Auth (built on FIDO2/WebAuthn), and supports real-time voice and text streaming as well as signing delegation. It requires no central message relay and no blockchain to operate.
Alongside the specification, the Foundation is releasing an open-source wallet proof-of-concept and an OpenClaw plugin for end-to-end developer testing. The Foundation is actively inviting design partners to review and contribute to the AC2 spec.
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26, Aug 2026
AAEON Announces Plans to Incorporate NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 Module into its Embedded AI System Roadmap
Following the announcement of NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, AAEON confirmed it will support the adoption of the module through its BOXER-8XXXAI product line.
Taipei, Taiwan – Aug 26: Following the announcement of NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, industry-leading edge AI platform provider AAEON (Stock Code: 6579) has announced its intention to integrate the energy-efficient, compact module into its Fanless Embedded AI System range.
NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2, which will feature twice the performance of its predecessor and consumes much less power at the same performance, is to be made available in both module and developer kit form during the first half of next year.
In response to the news, AAEON has confirmed that it is one of the ecosystem partners working with NVIDIA to adopt the new addition to the NVIDIA Jetson Orin series modules, noting that a more detailed product roadmap with system-level specifications will be announced closer to the module’s official market release.
Powered by an NVIDIA Ampere architecture GPU with 1,536 CUDA Cores and improved Tensor Cores, NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 will provide up to 78 TOPS of AI performance. Meanwhile, the module will also include an 8-core Arm Cortex CPU and 8GB of LPDDR5x with higher memory bandwidth.
For AAEON customers seeking robust hardware platforms to build entry-level edge AI solutions across physical AI, one of the key benefits of NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 will be its optimized power-efficiency. Notably, the module is reported to consume 40% less power than its predecessor while delivering the same high standard of performance.
Taking advantage of the greater thermal headroom available as a result of the module’s more efficient power profile, AAEON has indicated that its Fanless Embedded AI Systems featuring NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano 2 will be designed to ensure they provide interfaces conducive to advanced application building while remaining as compact and fanless as possible.
26, Aug 2026
SMK Sets New Safety Benchmark as Typhoon Earns 4-Star SHARP Rating in the UK

Bengaluru, 26 August 2026: India’s premier performance helmet brand, SMK Helmets, has achieved a significant milestone in helmet safety, with its top selling full-face helmet Typhoon receiving a 4–Star safety rating from SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme), the UK’s independent, government-funded helmet safety body. The achievement makes SMK the first Indian helmet manufacturer to secure a 4–Star SHARP rating.
Run by the UK’s Department for Transport since 2007, SHARP was created to give riders safety information that goes beyond the pass/fail minimum required under regulatory certification such as ECE 22.05/22.06. Helmets are bought directly from UK retailers rather than supplied by manufacturers, so the models tested are the same ones available to riders. For every model, SHARP runs 32 impact tests across seven helmet samples of varying sizes, striking each helmet at five head zones under three linear impact speeds – 6, 7.5 and 8.5 metres per second, to measure the force transmitted to the head. And then, the helmet is rated out of a maximum 5 stars. The resulting star rating is one of the most closely watched independent safety benchmarks in the global helmet industry, and the Typhoon’s 4–Star score sits alongside ratings earned by decades-old global helmet brands tested under the same protocol.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Sidhartha Bhushan Khurana, Managing Director & CEO at SMK said, “SMK has engineered helmets around top protection for years – The SHARP rating is simply independent, public validation of that approach. The Typhoon‘s score reflects a standard we’ve held ourselves to well before any external test came along to measure it: materials, construction and design built to perform, not just to pass. Indian riders deserve helmets tested to the same yardstick as the world’s best-known brands, and this is a step toward making that the norm rather than the exception.”
The full-face SMK Typhoon is built of Energy-Impact-Resistant Thermoplastic (EIRT) shell weighing ~ 1.6kg, and features a quick-release buckle, drop-down sun visor, Pinlock 30® Lens, anti-scratch visor coatings, and multi-point ventilation. It is certified to the ECE 22.06 standard set by the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), and is sold in seven sizes from XS to XXXL. The model is available across SMK’s authorized dealer network and online channels in India.
The Typhoon’s SHARP rating and this year’s entry into international motorsport, as technical helmet sponsor of the Moto4 Latin Cup, are two sides of the same effort – years of engineering work behind a brand that’s begun to compete globally, not just sell globally. Across its helmet range, that shows up as a consistent emphasis on materials, construction and testing that goes beyond what regulation requires.
SMK helmets are already sold in more than 40 countries. The SHARP rating is a testament to the fact that Indian helmet engineering can now compete with long-established international brands on measured safety performance, not price alone.
26, Aug 2026
Antaisolar Joins United Nations Global Compact and Releases 2025 ESG Report
XIAMEN, China, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Antaisolar, a leading expert in digital and intelligent PV mounting system solutions, announced its official participation in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the release of its 2025 ESG Report, marking two key milestones in the company’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
As a UNGC participant, Antaisolar will incorporate the UNGC Ten Principles into its RAISE sustainability strategy, which is structured around five pillars: Sound Governance, Premium Products, Equity & Inclusion, Ecological Co-existence and Shared Prosperity. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the strategy focuses on supply-chain compliance, carbon data management and core competency stewardship, integrating sustainability considerations into business operations and value-chain management.
The 2025 ESG Report details Antaisolar’s performance across environmental, social and governance priorities. According to the report, green power accounted for 15.54% of Antaisolar’s energy consumption, while its self-built solar power plant generated 4,641,057 kWh of electricity annually. The report also highlights continued improvements in energy and emissions management, occupational health and safety, employee development, diversity and inclusion, community engagement, business ethics, risk management and information security, reflecting a more systematic approach to ESG management across the organization. It also links responsible product development and quality management with the company’s broader sustainability objectives, extending ESG considerations from internal operations to the wider industrial value chain. Key ESG data and practices disclosed in the report were independently assured by TÜV SÜD, enhancing the transparency, credibility and reliability of the disclosures.
Antaisolar also unveiled its 2026–2027 action plans for EcoRaise, its global ecological co-building initiative, covering four areas: environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, green energy development and sustainable lifestyles. In 2026, the company partnered with the Xiang’an Animal Protection Association to support the conservation of six national protected bird species through a dedicated donation, expanding its biodiversity efforts from plant conservation to wildlife protection.
Looking ahead, Antaisolar will continue to align its sustainability practices with the UNGC Ten Principles, advance the implementation of its RAISE strategy, and work with global partners to support the global transition toward green energy.
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25, Aug 2026
ZOOPUNK Makes Its Opening Night Live Debut at gamescom 2026
TiGames brings its F.I.S.T. prequel to one of gaming’s biggest stages, showcasing the combat styles of three playable heroes, striking new worlds, and a first glimpse of a mysterious fourth character
SHANGHAI, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TiGames today unveiled a brand new trailer for its third-person Action RPG ZOOPUNK during gamescom Opening Night Live, one of the industry’s most-watched showcases. The trailer gave a global audience an early look at this ambitious prequel to F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch, introducing its three playable heroes, showcasing a range of striking environments from lush forests to flying airships, and teasing a mysterious fourth character for the very first time. ZOOPUNK will launch on PC and console.
Set decades before the events of F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch, ZOOPUNK expands the beloved Animal Punk universe, chronicling the turbulent origins of Torch City, an animal metropolis on the brink of revolution. There’s nostalgia for F.I.S.T. fans and plenty of discovery for everyone else, as this new video highlights key moves for the three playable heroes, offers a look at ZOOPUNK’s worldbuilding, and more.
See the new trailer here for a deeper look at the characters, combat, and worlds of Torch City.
TiGames will also release an additional five-minute gameplay video on the IGN Show, Wednesday 26th.
The World of ZOOPUNK
Join a diverse cast of animal heroes on a journey through a world where untamed wilderness, advanced machinery, and civilizations shaped by conflict collide. At the center of this changing world is the Spark, a mysterious power that continues to shape its technology, civilizations, and conflicts. The Machine Legion has emerged as a major enemy force, but the struggle in Zoopunk is more complicated than a simple war between animals and machines. Rival animal factions, shifting alliances, and different understandings of life, consciousness, and the soul all contribute to a deeper conflict.
The trailer captures the breadth of these war-torn landscapes, sweeping from lush forests to high-flying airships – a first taste of the environments players will battle their way through.
Dynamic Combat and Character Diversity
Combat remains at the heart of ZOOPUNK, with gameplay built around distinct fighting styles inspired by animal traits. Each playable character brings a unique approach to battle, letting players craft their own signature combat experience:
- Rayton the Rabbit: Agile and fast-paced, specialising in melee combat he uses aerial combos to build energy before unleashing devastating electrically charged attacks.
- Braton the Rhino: A powerhouse brawler wielding a massive chainsaw, and offering powerful defensive abilities, making him the team’s frontline anchor.
- Trixie the Chipmunk: Nimble and precise, relying on acrobatics and hit-and-run tactics, she combines stylish gun-fu with ammo management.
The gamescom trailer offers a first glimpse of a mysterious fourth protagonist, a serval whose identity is left for fans to speculate on. Fans can also see the first animal enemy bosses of ZOOPUNK, a departure from the previous animal vs. machine conflict of the first game.
ZOOPUNK is at gamescom 2026
Beyond the Opening Night Live reveal, ZOOPUNK is on the ground in Cologne throughout gamescom, where TiGames is being supported by backer Tencent Games with a dedicated space at its booth in the business area (Hall 4.2 – B035). From there, the team is sharing the game’s latest build with media through behind-closed-doors demos.
To showcase the game at its best and deliver a smooth, immersive demo, the stations in the Business Area are powered by GeForce RTX 5080 PCs built by ALTERNATE and NVIDIA, and completed with premium Razer gaming peripherals, including the Razer Wolverine controller and Razer BlackShark headset.
ZOOPUNK will launch on PC and Console, with additional details set to be announced in the near future.
Check out the new trailer from Opening Night Live here, and for more information about ZOOPUNK, visit playzoopunk.com. Follow the game on social channels: Discord, TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube.
About TiGames
Shanghai TiGames Co., Ltd. is a premier game developer founded in 2016 by a group of dedicated creators, committed to delivering exceptional and unforgettable gaming experiences. We have successfully launched multiple high-quality titles, including our acclaimed VR debut Ancient Amuletor VR and the critically praised breakout hit F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. F.I.S.T. has been widely celebrated by players and critics alike for its deep combat, immersive diesel-punk world, and high polish, establishing it as a fan favorite and solidifying our diverse and respected portfolio.
Guided by our passion for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment, we continuously strive for technological excellence. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, TiGames is building a global presence to connect with players worldwide. Our team is composed of passionate and talented individuals, united by a core mission: to create deeply engaging and high-quality games.
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25, Aug 2026
Mantle Vault Expands to DeFi, Bringing Institutional-Grade RWA Yield On-chain with Grove, CIAN, and Fluxion
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mantle, the open financial network connecting global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets on-chain, today announced the expansion of Mantle Vault into decentralised finance, built with Grove infrastructure, CIAN, and accessible through Fluxion. The launch extends Mantle Vault beyond its existing centralised finance footprint on Bybit, where it has already crossed $200 million in assets under management, into a new deposit-and-earn product open to any stablecoin holder.
From CeFi to DeFi: Mantle Vault Opens to All
The expansion follows Mantle’s continued momentum in real-world assets, with RWA TVL growing from $22 million to $257 million in a year and DeFi TVL exceeding $755 million. This marks the next stage of Mantle’s thesis that institutional-grade assets should be reachable by any market participant, not only the institutions and exchanges that first brought them on-chain.
The expanded Mantle Vault allows users to deposit $USDC and $USDT0 on Mantle to access variable yield generated by the underlying strategy. The strategy includes exposure to sUSDS, Sky Protocol’s yield-bearing token, alongside Fluxion Points. Built by CIAN in coordination with Grove, the vault follows a conservative, non-leveraged structure with transparency into the underlying strategy.
Mantle is also introducing a dedicated incentive programme of 5.14 million GROVE tokens, targeting up to 6.5% APY. Programme terms, duration and rates may vary based on market conditions, and incentives are not guaranteed.
“Mantle Vault started as a product built for Bybit’s user base. Its expansion into DeFi through Grove, CIAN, and Fluxion shows what an open financial network is meant to do: connect global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets, wherever they are,” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle and Spot Executive at Bybit.
Grove: Bringing Institutional Grade Economy onto Mantle
Within Mantle Vault, Grove provides the capital foundation through Grove Savings, the on-chain interface to the Sky Savings Rate. The Sky Savings Rate is set by Sky governance and delivered by the Sky Agent Network, an independent network of capital allocators competing across diversified, governance-approved yield strategies through Sky Protocol.
“We’re happy to bring Grove to Mantle. Grove supports the ecosystem by bringing Grove Savings, the on-chain interface to the Sky Savings Rate, a rate set by Sky governance. Partners like Mantle, CIAN, and Fluxion help make institutional-grade on-chain strategies accessible to more users.” said Kevin Chan, Co-Founder of Grove.
CIAN: Translating Institutional Portfolio Construction into a Non-Custodial Product
CIAN built the original Mantle Vault on Bybit. That track record now extends into DeFi, with CIAN translating institutional-grade portfolio construction into a single, non-custodial product on top of the sUSDS exposure provided by Grove.
“At CIAN, we translate institutional-grade portfolio construction into transparent, non-custodial yield infrastructure. Together with Grove, Mantle, and Fluxion, we are making capital-preservation-first strategies easier for stablecoin holders to access,” said Luffy, Founder of CIAN.
Fluxion: The Liquidity Layer for Stablecoin Holders on Mantle
Fluxion provides the liquidity layer for the expanded Mantle Vault, giving stablecoin holders on Mantle access to the product and connecting deposits to Fluxion Points as an added benefit.
As the Mantle-native DEX for RWA distribution, Fluxion combines hybrid AMM/RFQ trading with xStocks’ xChange, giving users direct access to tokenized equity trading and supporting liquidity across Mantle’s RWA ecosystem.
Fluxion previously expanded its Earn offering with RWAIpha and now adds Mantle Vault to the lineup, giving users access not only to RWA token trading but also to the underlying infrastructure supporting these assets.
“Partnering with Grove and CIAN to introduce a stablecoin vault on Mantle marks a strong start for our Earn product. Together, we look forward to making Mantle the leading hub for real-world assets,” said Sham, CMO at Fluxion.
Borderless Access to Institutional-Grade Yield
The expansion of Mantle Vault from CeFi into DeFi brings together four organisations around a single objective: making institutional-grade yield accessible to any stablecoin holder, without geographic restrictions or intermediary gatekeeping. Grove provides the capital foundation, CIAN the yield infrastructure, and Fluxion the liquidity layer, each composable within Mantle’s open financial network. As Mantle continues to expand the range of institutional-grade assets and strategies accessible on-chain, Mantle Vault represents the clearest demonstration yet of what an open financial network is built to deliver.
About Mantle
Mantle is the open financial network powering borderless access to global capital markets, connecting global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets on-chain. Mantle brings the full lifecycle of real-world assets on-chain, from issuance and liquidity to distribution and settlement, spanning tokenized equities, treasury yield, private credit, commodities, and money markets. Anchored by one of the largest community-owned treasuries in the industry, Mantle combines credibility, deep liquidity, and institutional-grade infrastructure to support real-world finance on-chain.
For more information visit mantle.xyz.
For more social updates, please follow: Mantle Official X & Mantle Community Channel
About Grove
Grove is capitalizing the stablecoin economy. Through institutional-grade allocation, financing, and liquidity, Grove brings real-world assets and real-world use cases onchain to help build the next generation of global financial markets. Grove’s flagship product, Basin, is programmable credit infrastructure designed to provide eligible investors with real-time stablecoin liquidity in connection with approved sale, redemption, transfer, or other liquidity transactions for tokenized real-world assets. Grove is issuer-agnostic, product-conflict-free, and designed to serve as a neutral infrastructure layer for the tokenized asset ecosystem.
To learn more, visit grove.finance, X, and LinkedIn.
About Cian
CIAN Yield Layer is a leading on-chain yield strategy platform, offering users one-click access to advanced strategies while driving sustainable growth for emerging assets—both crypto-native and real-world —by generating extra on-chain yield for holders.
Standing at $1.4B in TVL, CIAN collaborates with top-tier protocols—including Mantle, Lido, Binance, Maple, USD1, Superstate, Renzo, Kernel, Horizon, pyUSD, cbBTC, fBTC, solvBTC, and Bedrock, etc. — to fuel asset growth. Beyond crypto-native assets, CIAN is expanding access to institutional-grade, interest-bearing RWAs issued by leading Wall Street and London institutions, partnering with RWA pioneers like Chainlink, Midas etc., which effectively bridges the gap between DeFi and TradFi.
For more information about CIAN, please visit: Cian.app
For documentation, please visit: Docs.Cian.app
For updates, please follow: X CIAN_protocol &DC Cian Discord
About Fluxion
Fluxion is a native DEX which is also a RWA distribution hub on Mantle. Fluxion adopts a hybrid trading model- AMM/RFQ. Now you can buy all xStock assets on Fluxion via RFQ. And for the Fluxion AMM model, users can trade and manage liquidity with a borderless access experience. Until now, accumulated trading volume across 1B+ USD, weekly high is 100M+USD.
Now, trade xStock assets on Fluxion can both earn Fluxion Points and xStock’s xPoints.
Please come to visit: fluxion.network
For more social info: https://x.com/Fluxion_network
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25, Aug 2026
KSAT Delivers Integrated Mission Services for Kongsberg’s N3X Satellite Constellation for Norway’s Maritime Domain Awareness
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following KONGSBERG’s announcement of an expansion of its N3X maritime surveillance constellation, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) highlighted its role as the operational backbone of the program, delivering Integrated Mission Services (IMS) for one of Norway’s most strategically important space capabilities.
The N3X satellites, developed and deployed by KONGSBERG, already provide maritime surveillance data to Norwegian authorities. KSAT is responsible for satellite operations, mission planning, global ground station access, data processing, and data delivery.
As KONGSBERG expands the constellation to meet increasing operational requirements, KSAT’s IMS provides the scalable operational infrastructure needed to support continued growth, high availability, low latency, and secure delivery of mission data.
“The N3X satellite constellation demonstrates the strength of KSAT’s Integrated Mission Services, enabling satellite owners to scale efficiently, reduce operational overhead, and ensure robust, secure and resilient performance across expanding fleets,” said Eivind Kristoffersen de Badts, vice president of satellite operations at KSAT.
KSAT’s Integrated Mission Services: The Core of N3X Operations
The N3X constellation relies on KSAT’s operational infrastructure, including:
- KSAT’s world-leading global ground station network: Provides high-rate downlink, reliable command uplinks and low-latency tasking through one of the world’s most extensive polar and mid-latitude station networks.
- Satellite operations and monitoring: KSAT’s satellite operations team controls the full N3X fleet, ensuring safe operations, anomaly resolution, routine monitoring and optimized constellation performance.
- Mission planning: KSAT conducts mission planning and scheduling, coordinating passes, contact windows and tasking to meet operational requirements from data users.
- Data processing and delivery: Mission data, including AIS and radar-based maritime detection data, is processed and delivered through KSAT’s operational data pipelines for immediate use by customers.
End-to-End Capability Through the KONGSBERG Partnership
The N3X program is delivered through KONGSBERG’s end-to-end space capabilities, including advanced payloads, satellite platforms from Kongsberg NanoAvionics, integrated mission services from KSAT, overall system integration and secure data delivery.
The coordinated KONGSBERG ecosystem enables high-performance, secure and resilient mission delivery, from hardware and launch through operations and data delivery.
“N3X is a prime example of what Norway can achieve when its space industry works as one,” de Badts said. “KONGSBERG’s capabilities in mission development, payloads and system integration, including NanoAvionics’ satellite platforms, combined with KSAT’s operational backbone, create a unified end-to-end service.”
Through this integrated capability, the N3X constellation delivers persistent maritime surveillance, supporting a range of users, including the Norwegian Coastal Administration, the Directorate of Fisheries and Norwegian Customs.
KSAT’s IMS helps ensure the constellation meets operational availability requirements, minimizes latency, and provides operational continuity for years to come.
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25, Aug 2026
3CLogic Releases AI Agent Evaluator to Automate QA and Scoring of Voice AI Agents
New capability scores 100% of AI interactions with plain-language reasoning, enabling accountability and rich insights into Voice AI engagements and performance.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3CLogic today announced the release of AI Agent Evaluator, a powerful automated quality assurance (QA) and scoring engine built natively into its Voice AI Hub. The new feature scores 100% of Voice AI agent interactions based on configurable metrics including resolution, goal completion, and quality, while providing plain-language reasoning behind each rating without the need for manual transcript review.
As enterprise service desks and contact centers accelerate the deployment of conversational AI, industry focus has heavily centered on the raw power and scalability of Voice AI agents, while largely ignoring how to continuously validate their performance in the field. While many organizations rely on manual auditing or exporting of bot transcripts into standalone QA tools intended for human agents, 3CLogic recognized the need for a solution purpose-built for AI-based interactions.
“Operational leaders are increasingly asking if the voice AI agents they deployed are doing what they were designed to address,” explains Anshuman Rawat, CTO at 3CLogic. “Deploying Voice AI agents is relatively easy, but knowing if they are actually resolving issues or deflecting a live call to the satisfaction of the caller is the real challenge. AI Agent Evaluator replaces the guesswork and black-box metrics with objective, auditable scores at scale.”
Natively integrated into its Voice AI Hub, 3CLogic’s AI Agent Evaluator allows organizations to hold AI agents to the same rigorous standards as live agents while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Designed to eliminate the blind spots of legacy QA processes, the solution delivers immediate business value through the following key features:
- Comprehensive QA Coverage: eliminates the inherent scaling limitations of manual sampling by automatically scoring every single Voice AI conversation to quickly identify critical performance issues.
- Role-specific agent evaluations: enables administrative users to create custom “yardsticks” for each specialized voice AI agent (e.g.: IT support, billing, etc.) to be scored accurately against what constitutes success for each of their unique roles.
- Automated task validations: verifies that required system actions (e.g.: submitting a case, updating a ticket, etc.) are in fact executed rather than relying solely on the transcript for confirmation.
- Actionable Insights: delivers visual insights into the performance of Voice AI agents over time with real-time dashboards.
The release marks the latest milestone in 3CLogic’s ongoing mission to transform the Voice AI and contact center landscape, following recent innovations, including Outbound AI agents. From global IT managed services providers to major multi-hospital systems modernizing their service operations, the organization continues to deliver significant competitive advantages for leading enterprises. AI Evaluations is now generally available to all Voice AI Hub customers.
For more information, visit 3CLogic.com.
About 3CLogic
3CLogic transforms customer and employee experiences with its patented and award-winning AI-powered cloud contact center solutions purpose-built to enhance today’s leading CRM and Customer Service Management platforms. Globally available and leveraged by the world’s leading brands, its offerings empower enterprise organizations with innovative capabilities, such as intelligent self-service, Generative AI, Conversational AI, agent automation & coaching, and AI-powered sentiment analytics — all designed to lower operational costs, maximize ROI, and deliver better, faster, and more personalized interactions for IT, employee, and customer service. For more information, please visit www.3clogic.com.
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25, Aug 2026
Puerto Rico Governor Says Island ‘Open for Business’: NYSE Content Update
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.
Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 25th
- Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón will join NYSE Live.
- Puerto Rico says its ‘Open for Business’ and is working to establish itself as a premier investment, business, and entrepreneurship destination.
- Puerto Rico is committed to a new chapter of economic transformation.
- Suburban Propane Partners with NASCAR Cup Series Driver Ross Chastain.
- Suburban Propane (NYSE: SPH) CEO + President Michael Stivala and driver Ross Chastain will discuss the significance of the partnership.
- Chastain will act as a brand ambassador for Suburban Propane and participate in campaigns and events.
- Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman will join Taking Stock this afternoon.
- Ackerman announced earlier this year that she will retire from the position at the end of August.
- Ackerman has served as Big East commissioner since 2013.
- Investors await key economic data and earnings later this week.
- The July PCE Price Index will come out Wednesday morning, giving investors a fresh look at the state of inflation.
- Nvidia is due to report its Q2 figures after market close on Wednesday.
Opening Bell
Puerto Rico marks being a destination for investment, capital, and entrepreneurship
Closing Bell
The Big East Conference celebrates commissioner Val Ackerman
For market insights, IPO activity, and today’s opening bell, download the NYSE TV App and check out the NYSE YouTube: TV.NYSE.com and YouTube.com/@NYSEofficial
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25, Aug 2026
EDGE Markets Partners with ProphetX to Bring 24/7 Banking Rails to the Exchange
Powered by EDGE Connect, ProphetX traders now have access to 24/7/365 fund movement, daily deposit limits of up to $1 million, and FDIC-insured deposit accounts through EDGE Boost
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EDGE Markets, a financial services company that creates products for alternative financial markets, including crypto and prediction markets, today announced a partnership with ProphetX, a leading sports exchange platform, to enable 24/7 real-time deposits, with daily deposit limits of up to $1 million for eligible users and no deposit fees charged to ProphetX participants. The integration brings EDGE Connect, a private closed-loop settlement network, to ProphetX, enabling eligible EDGE Boost customers to fund their ProphetX accounts with up to $1 million a day. The move builds on EDGE Markets’ recently announced partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket, making ProphetX the latest exchange to adopt EDGE Connect.
Traditional account-funding methods can involve lower transaction limits, processing delays, and fees. These limitations can be particularly inconvenient for traders seeking to move funds during nights, weekends, and live market events. The introduction of EDGE Boost into the ProphetX funding rails gives eligible users access to daily deposit limits of up to $1 million, real-time fund movement with no banking-hour restrictions, and a dedicated bank account that separates trading capital from everyday finances. The ability to move significant capital onto ProphetX in real time addresses one of the most persistent friction points for active traders. Nights, weekends, and live market events are exactly when the traditional banking system creates delays. EDGE Connect solves this with FedNow rails that clear funds in near real-time, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“The most active traders are no different from sophisticated participants in any other vertical: they need fast, reliable access to their capital on their schedule, not the bank’s,” said Seni Thomas, Founder and CEO of EDGE Markets. “Reaching the traders who are already moving serious capital on prediction markets is how EDGE Boost becomes the default financial platform for this space, and ProphetX gets us there.”
“As the first federally regulated sports-native exchange, ProphetX is committed to building every layer of this ecosystem to the highest standard. EDGE Markets brings the same philosophy to the financial rails. FDIC-insured deposit accounts, real-time fund movement, and higher funding limits, all things critical infrastructure for our active traders as this market matures,” said Dean Sisun, CEO and Co-Founder of ProphetX.
EDGE Markets recently closed a $29 million Series A round led by CoinFund, with participation from Indicator Ventures, Mantis VC, Stepstone Group, and Bullpen Capital, to accelerate the buildout of its institutional and consumer banking products across prediction markets. Since launching EDGE Boost, the company has processed more than $2 billion in transactions.
EDGE Boost, the banking product powering this integration, is built around responsible trading. Its pilot program linking cashback rewards to responsible trading tools saw a 97% opt-in rate among users. Personalized spending limits and cashback incentives give traders tools to stay in control of their finances.
Eligible ProphetX traders can sign up for EDGE Boost at https://edgeboost.io/prophetx.
About EDGE Markets
EDGE Markets provides infrastructure and banking solutions that empower users with financial transparency, and support emerging verticals including cryptocurrency platforms and prediction markets. Its original product, EDGE Boost, is a purpose-built debit card account that is FDIC insured up to $250,0001.
About ProphetX
Founded in 2018, ProphetX is America’s first sports-native prediction market. The company is a regulated U.S. exchange for event-driven contracts, built on a sports-focused foundation and designed to expand across a broad range of event markets. Its mission is to create the world’s most trusted and innovative marketplace where anyone can participate in event outcomes.
Media Contacts:
Justine Sacco / justine@edgemarkets.io
Edgemarkets@greenbrier.partners
ProphetX Newsroom / press@prophetexchange.com
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1 Deposit accounts are held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and are insured up to $250,000 per depositor. Through our relationship with IntraFi® Network DepositsSM, funds may be eligible for additional FDIC insurance coverage by being distributed across participating network banks – up to $10,000,000 in aggregate for consumer accounts enrolled in the applicable program. FDIC insurance coverage is subject to applicable terms and conditions, including account structure, account ownership categories, and regulatory requirements. The EDGE Boost Visa® Debit Card is issued by Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc., and is not available to all residents of U.S. territories. Account limits and other applicable terms are described in our Terms of Service and Cardholder Agreement and CRB Account Agreement.
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