NYSE Texas Delivers White Paper to Highlight its Mission: NYSE Content Update

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NEW YORK, 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 October 6th

• NYSE Texas has released a white paper titled, ‘NYSE Texas and the Reshaping of U.S. Capital Markets.’
  • It dives into what the establishment of ‘Y’all Street’ means for issuers, exchanges, and the future of listing platforms.
  • Texas is home to 235 NYSE-listed companies worth a combined $4.8 trillion, with 130 issuers dual listed on NYSE Texas.
  • NYSE Texas President Bryan Daniel will join NYSE Live to discuss the white paper and the benefits the exchange offers issuers and market participants.

For more information on ‘NYSE Texas and the Reshaping of U.S. Capital Markets,’ click here: https://www.nyse.com/markets/nyse-texas

• FIRY Sells Exit Games Stake for $55 Million in cash.
  • The sale represents a fully realized cash return of approximately 1.1x FIRY’s original investment.
  • FIRY acquired its minority stake in Exit Games for a purchase price of $50 million in July 2021 under an agreement entered by the Company under its former name, Skillz Inc.
  • FIRY Founder + CEO Andrew Paradise will join Taking Stock to discuss the sale and next steps for the company.
• The S&P 500 enters today’s session within striking distance of a fresh record.
  • The large-cap index is coming off gains of 0.66% during Monday’s session.
  • Tech drove Monday’s gains, with the Global X NYSE 100 ETF picking up about 1% to begin the week.
  • The Federal Reserve will deliver Minutes from its September meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Opening Bell

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) rings in the 48th Annual Empire State Building Observation Deck Run-Up

Closing Bell

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) celebrates its 60^th anniversary of founding

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EDGE Markets Announces Programmatic Capital Allocation and Agentic Access for Prediction Markets

New infrastructure- including EDGE Connect, which reduces the liquidation risks of margin calls on nights and weekends – enables money movement and controlled capital access for AI agents, execution platforms and clearing houses

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EDGE Markets today announced programmatic capital allocation and agentic access for EDGE Pro, its business banking platform for market makers and institutional traders. These new capabilities are designed to support institutional trading in markets that operate around the clock to eligible users.

The new infrastructure allows institutions to establish pre-authenticated accounts with clearly defined permissions and capital limits. Trading algorithms and AI agents can then execute approved activities within those parameters without gaining unrestricted access to an institution’s underlying accounts.

Institutions can pre-determine how much capital to deploy, by whom and for what purpose, including setting daily transaction limits. For example, an institution could authorize an agent to allocate up to $100,000 per day, and prevent it from accessing or moving any additional funds. The capabilities will be available to all EDGE Pro users. EDGE Markets’ execution routing partners – River Markets, Open Markets, ParlayX and Pikkit – will also integrate them through EDGE’s APIs, so traders can execute on the partner platform of their choice while using EDGE Pro for banking and capital allocation.

“Markets are becoming increasingly automated and global, but the infrastructure for accessing and moving capital on prediction markets falls short of real-world demand,” said Seni Thomas, Founder and CEO of EDGE Markets. “EDGE Markets is creating a secure, programmable layer between institutional capital and the platforms, counterparties and agents authorized to use it. That allows firms to automate at scale while maintaining clear control over how much capital can move and where it can go, including nights and weekends.”

Solving the weekend margin problem

EDGE Markets has also scaled EDGE Connect – their private banking rails – to address the structural challenge for perpetual and other 24/7 markets: trading never stops, but traditional banking rails still do. When a margin call occurs overnight or during a weekend, traders are often unable to send a bank wire before the required deadline. That creates unnecessary liquidation risk for market participants and can force clearing houses to maintain substantial reserves to cover the gap until banking systems reopen.

With EDGE Connect, traders can pre-authorize an approved clearing house to pull additional margin automatically, up to a predetermined limit. This allows legitimate margin obligations to be met when they arise while preserving strict controls over the amount and recipient.

“Capital efficiency is a key focus for many of our clients and partners,” stated Oscar Levy, CEO of River Markets. “The fully-collateralized nature of event contracts, combined with liquidity fragmentation across venues, presents a unique and important challenge. We are excited to collaborate with the EDGE Markets team to facilitate quicker and more efficient capital deployment for our customers across  exchanges.”

“Money movement is one of the most stubborn constraints on unlocking a business’s full potential and profitability. Seni and his team grasp this better than most, and they’re confronting it head-on,” said Gino Donati, President of OpenMarkets.ai. “Every operator and institution we’ve spoken with cites the same two priorities: visibility and scalability. The solutions we’re building together address those needs for the people on the front lines and in the back office alike. We’re excited to partner with EDGE Markets in several meaningful ways in the near future.”

“Clearing houses should not have to tie up hundreds of millions of dollars simply because a margin call happens outside banking hours,” Thomas said. “By allowing firms to establish permissions in advance, we can help reduce avoidable liquidations, improve capital efficiency and make always-on markets more resilient.”

The capabilities are designed for a market in which execution platforms, clearing houses, trading algorithms and AI agents increasingly need controlled, real-time access to capital. Rather than granting open-ended authority, EDGE Markets enables institutions to establish a defined operating perimeter for each participant, including approved counterparties and daily allocation limits.

Powering execution across emerging markets

Through EDGE Markets, partners can now route capital alongside their transactions across venues, eliminating the need for users to manage funding across multiple trading accounts. Platforms handle execution while EDGE Markets manages the funding behind each trade. The programmatic and agentic controls also allow partners to scale trading for their clients, with firm limits on how capital moves. For example, with EDGE Markets, ParlayX clients with an EDGE Pro account will no longer need to fund a separate account for every venue they trade on. They can fund their trades in one step from one place, with spending limits they set themselves.

“The biggest concern we hear from our clients is the lack of capital access and EDGE Markets’ programmatic access is a major step forward,” said Andrew Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of ParlayX. “ParlayX handles everything that happens once capital reaches the venue, but not the movement of the capital itself. EDGE Markets handles the movement of capital, but its role ends once the funds arrive. Together, a firm can now consolidate its capital in EDGE and trade it through ParlayX with full institutional controls, in one continuous workflow. Each product makes the other more useful. We expect this to be a highly productive partnership for both companies.”

“Pikkit has always been about giving users one place to understand and act across all of their accounts,” said Pranav Tadikonda, Founder of Pikkit. “Our integration with EDGE is a natural extension of that vision. Pikkit users with an EDGE account will be able to see their EDGE balance alongside their existing sportsbook balances, and over time we’re excited to remove even more of the friction involved in accessing and moving capital to place bets and trades across multiple platforms. As we begin enabling users to trade directly on prediction markets through Pikkit, a seamless capital layer becomes increasingly important.”

“Agentic finance will only scale if institutions can automate without surrendering control,” Thomas added. “The future is not unrestricted access. It is programmable access—with clear permissions, enforceable limits and institutional-grade safeguards built into the movement of money.”

The new programmatic capital allocation and agentic access capabilities will be available later this year.

About EDGE Markets

EDGE Markets is a U.S. financial services company that empowers users with financial transparency, supporting emerging verticals such as betting, gaming and casinos. Its original product, EDGE Boost, is the first responsible financial platform for smart bettors. It is the first betting-only debit card account that is FDIC and/or NCUA deposit insurance up to $10,000,000 or more through Cross River Bank, Member FDIC, and Participating Institutions.¹

About River Markets



River Markets is a financial technology company building the first prime brokerage for prediction markets. Headquartered in San Francisco, River Markets provides leading hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and professional traders with unified execution, risk management, and portfolio infrastructure across prediction-market exchanges.

About OpenMarkets.ai

The Infrastructure Layer bringing Operators and Institutions the best lines and odds across all markets. OpenMarkets aggregates and normalizes prices across sports books, exchanges and prediction markets, so every order routes to the best available line. One Platform. Simplifying Your Business.

About ParlayX

ParlayX builds institutional trading infrastructure for prediction markets. Market makers, funds and trading firms use ParlayX to operate as a single organization across venues, with permissioned access for each trader, segregated capital, trade execution, unified market data and consolidated accounting. The company is headquartered in New York. For more information visit, parlayx.com.

About Pikkit

Pikkit is a sports betting and prediction markets platform that brings users’ betting activity and research into one place. Users on Pikkit sync bets and positions across leading sportsbooks, DFS platforms and prediction markets, giving them real-time tracking, performance analytics, line shopping and social features. Pikkit is expanding its platform to make it easier for users to discover, track and trade across prediction markets directly from the Pikkit app.

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Werfen Launches QUANTA Link® 5.0: A Modern, Web-Based Platform for Autoimmune Laboratory Workflow Management

A flexible, browser-based solution, QUANTA Link 5.0 centralizes autoimmune testing workflows. It enhances usability, streamlines workflows, and supports confident decision-making in today’s autoimmune laboratories.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Werfen today announced the global launch of QUANTA Link 5.0, a major advancement in its data management platform for autoimmune laboratories. The new version introduces a browser-based solution designed to simplify daily operations, improve workflow visibility, and support laboratories in managing increasing testing complexity with greater efficiency and confidence.

At the core of QUANTA Link 5.0 is a transition to an HTML-based interface, enabling laboratories to access through a standard web browser. This approach delivers a more intuitive, consistent user experience while allowing greater flexibility in how and where users interact with the platform—without requiring local installations.

As laboratories increasingly prioritize digitalization, IT alignment, and cybersecurity readiness, QUANTA Link 5.0 supports these evolving needs through:

• A modern web-based interface that streamlines workflows and improves navigation across workstations
  
  
  
  
• Enhanced order management and usability, with consolidated views that integrate patient history, prior results, and contextual insights for faster review
  
  
  
  
• Improved result visualization and analytics to track workflow status, monitor trends, and support consistent interpretation
  
  
  
  
• Expanded traceability, audit, and security controls to strengthen compliance and transparency
  
  
  
  
• A scalable architecture with improved performance and configurability to support evolving laboratory operations and future innovation

QUANTA Link 5.0 preserves validated workflows, ensuring continuity, reliable instrument integration, and seamless LIS connectivity for current users. Additional enhancements, including increased automation and standardized workflows, reduce manual steps and improve efficiency in high-volume environments. Flexible configuration options enable laboratories to adapt the system to their specific needs.

“QUANTA Link 5.0 reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that are both powerful and easy to use in real-world autoimmune laboratory settings,” said Vijay Namasivayam, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Autoimmunity. “By combining a modern, flexible user experience with meaningful workflow improvements, we are helping laboratories operate more efficiently while continuing to support clinicians in delivering high-quality patient care.”

About QUANTA Link

QUANTA Link is Werfen’s data management platform that centralizes autoimmune testing workflows by integrating results from Aptiva^®, BIO‑FLASH^®, QUANTA‑Lyser^®3000, NOVA View^®, and manual microscopy into a single, unified interface. It streamlines result handling, enhances traceability, and supports consistent data interpretation across laboratory operations.

QUANTA Link 5.0 is available now to Werfen customers worldwide.

About Werfen

Werfen (werfen.com) founded in 1966, is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized diagnostic instruments, related reagents, automation workcells, and data management solutions for use primarily in hospitals and independent clinical laboratories. The Company’s clinical areas of focus include Autoimmunity, Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, and Transplant. 

Werfen’s solutions help improve the way patients with autoimmune diseases are diagnosed, monitored, and treated. The autoimmunity portfolio includes Aptiva^®, BIO-FLASH^®, NOVA View^®, and QUANTA-Lyser^® 3000 systems, and QUANTA Link^® data management solution.

The Werfen logo is a trademark of Werfen. Aptiva, QUANTA-Lyser, QUANTA Lite, QUANTA Link, QUANTA Flash, NOVA View, NOVA Lite are registered trademarks of Inova Diagnostics, Inc., a Werfen company. BIO-FLASH is a registered trademark of Biokit S.A. All other product names, company names, marks, logos, and symbols are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Canadian roots of world-famous superheroes Deadpool and Wolverine on gold and silver collectibles

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Before Wade Wilson traded quips for katanas and James Howlett became Marvel’s Wolverine, both were born on Canadian soil: Wade in Saskatchewan, and James in Alberta. Marvel’s Deadpool and Wolverine eventually shared the big screen in the 2024 blockbuster Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, a union that is now captured on a 1/4 oz collectible (also known as a round) of 99.99% pure gold, expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and offered to fans and coin collectors alike. This precious gold collectible, offered by Agoro, a global creator of officially licensed, precious metal collectibles, is also accompanied by silver collectibles individually featuring Deadpool and Wolverine.

“The Mint is always looking for creative ways to showcase Canadian identity and express our national pride, so we were delighted to partner with Agoro to shine a light on the distinctly Canadian roots of Deadpool and Wolverine,” said Tom Froggatt, Chief Commercial Officer of the Royal Canadian Mint. “The Mint is proud to have applied its skill and know-how to striking precious metal collectibles that stand out as much for their manufacturing excellence as their visual and thematic appeal.”

Designed by Agoro, the 1/4 oz 99.99% pure gold collectible features Deadpool and Wolverine engraved opposite each other in frosted relief on a matte proof field. Limited to a mintage of only 1,500, this collectible is presented in a custom-printed tray-and-lid box, secured behind a hologram authenticity sticker. This collectible also sits in a clear acrylic frame with gold- coloured magnets.

Also offered are solo tributes to our Canadian-born antiheroes, crafted of one ounce of 99.99% fine silver, with individual mintages of 10,000 each. Agoro’s Deadpool design features a brightly coloured engraving of the self-loving character in a classic pose, pointing to himself during one of his many monologues. The Wolverine design also features the iconic character in vivid colour, with his trademark claws ready for action, each of their portraits stand before a detailed engraving of a maple leaf, symbolic of their birthplace. 

The obverses of each of these collectibles feature a colour-enhanced engraving of each character’s gloved hand, framed by the words ‘Time to give the people what they came for’, a memorable line from their unforgettable movie. These products are also packaged in custom tray-and-lid box, with a hologram authenticity sticker. The boxes are finished in Deadpool red and feature an enlarged colour print of each character, as they appear on the collectibles.

These new collectibles may be ordered by contacting the Mint at 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, 1-800-268-6468 in the US, or at www.mint.ca. As of October 6, they will also be available at the Royal Canadian Mint’s boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg and the Mint’s network of dealers and distributors.

Images of these collectibles are available here.

About the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada’s circulation coins. The Mint is one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, producing award-winning collector coins, market-leading bullion products, as well as Canada’s prestigious military and civilian honours. As an established London and COMEX Good Delivery refiner, the Mint also offers a full spectrum of best-in-class gold and silver refining services. As an organization that strives to take better care of the environment, to cultivate safe and inclusive workplaces and to make a positive impact on the communities where it operates, the Mint integrates environmental, social and governance practices in every aspect of its operations. 

For more information on the Mint, its products and services, visit www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

About Agoro:

Agoro creates officially licensed pure silver and gold collectibles celebrating the world’s most loved entertainment franchises. Working with partners including Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, DC and Harry Potter, Agoro combines pop culture with premium craftsmanship and inherent material value for fans and collectors worldwide. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Agoro partners with leading mints around the world to bring its designs to life.

For more information, visit www.agoro.com. Follow Agoro on Instagram and TikTok, @agoro.official.

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De Beers India Introduces ‘Love, From Hubby’, A New Ritual for a Second Season of Love

Introducing one-carat natural diamond solitaires celebrating love’s next chapter

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — There are moments in a marriage that are celebrated with great fanfare: the wedding, anniversaries and the arrival of children. But there is one deeply personal chapter that often passes quietly. The time when children leave home and couples find themselves with more time, space and freedom to rediscover life together.

De Beers India is giving this moment a new name and a new ritual with ‘Love, From Hubby’, an invitation to celebrate the next phase of a couple’s journey, when life begins to make room for them once again. At the heart of the campaign is an exclusive collection of one-carat natural diamond solitaire rings, created as a meaningful gift from husbands to their wives to mark this transition.

The idea reflects a quiet evolution taking place in affluent Indian households. As children move away for education and careers, couples enter a phase of life with greater time, space and financial confidence to invest in each other. ‘Love, From Hubby’ reframes the so-called empty nest as an opportunity to put the couple back at the centre of their lives, to make plans together, rediscover shared interests, travel, create new memories and celebrate the relationship beyond their roles as parents.

“This idea came from what we see in real Indian homes. Couples spend years putting everyone else first and rarely are they reminded that there is a beautiful next chapter that belongs to them. With ‘Love, From Hubby’, we want to celebrate the joy of choosing each other all over again, reminding couples that it is perfectly natural and wonderfully romantic, to fall in love with your partner anew. When love is real, it deserves something equally real to mark it. A natural diamond, formed by nature and made to endure, is an honest and meaningful expression of a love that continues to evolve,” stated Toranj Mehta, Country Head, Category Marketing, De Beers India.

The timing of the campaign reflects a broader shift in the aspirations and priorities of affluent Indian households. The De Beers India Diamond Acquisition Study 2025 found that celebrating a relationship milestone and expressing love or commitment are among the leading reasons Indians purchase natural diamonds. This appetite for meaningful celebration is set to grow, with the number of Indian households earning above US$20,000 annually forecast to more than double, from 32 million in 2025 to 67 million by 2030.

The ritual comes to life through the Love, From Hubby Real Love Solitaire Collection, featuring one-carat natural diamond solitaires set in yellow, white and rose gold. Designed as a considered gift from husband to wife, the collection offers a contemporary take on the classic solitaire, giving couples a tangible way to mark this new phase and celebrate the life they have built together.

Love so real, only a real diamond will do. Available at natural diamond retail partner stores across the country, the collection brings this thought to life through diamonds created by nature and treasured for generations. For more information and store details, visit www.adiamondisforever.com.

To watch the story unfold on Instagram, visit  @heerahaisadakeliye.

About De Beers Group

Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the world’s leading diamond company with expertise in the exploration, mining, marketing and retailing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers Group employs more than 20,000 people across the diamond pipeline and is the world’s largest diamond producer by value, with diamond mining operations in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Innovation sits at the heart of De Beers Group’s strategy as it develops a portfolio of offers that span the diamond value chain, including its jewellery houses, De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark, and other pioneering solutions such as diamond sourcing and traceability initiatives Tracr and GemFair. De Beers Group also provides leading services and technology to the diamond industry in the form of education and laboratory services and a wide range of diamond sorting, detection and classification technology services. De Beers Group is committed to ‘Building Forever,’ a holistic and integrated approach for creating a better future – where safety, human rights and ethical integrity continue to be paramount; where communities thrive and the environment is protected; and where there are equal opportunities for all. De Beers Group is a member of the Anglo American plc group. For further information, visit www.debeersgroup.com.

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Trade Nation to acquire the UK client book of FXCM (Stratos Markets Limited)

LONDON, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trade Nation, an FCA-regulated spread betting and CFD specialist, has agreed to acquire the UK client book of Stratos Markets Limited, which operates as FXCM (and Tradu) in the UK.

The transfer is expected to be completed in late November 2026, following a carefully managed transition plan developed by both firms with client protection, continuity, and the best interests of the traders at its heart. Information about Trade Nation (for FXCM clients) is available at tradenation.com/fxcm.

The acquisition strengthens Trade Nation’s position in its home market and brings the clients of FXCM’s UK business, a significant community of experienced traders, to a specialist provider focused exclusively on spread betting and CFDs.

A transfer designed around client needs

Trade Nation and FXCM have worked together to shape a transfer process designed to provide clients with clarity and continuity throughout the move.

For Trade Nation, the acquisition builds on existing experience in managing client transfers while maintaining a strong focus on service, transparency and the needs of active traders.

Jon Noble, Chief Executive Officer, Trade Nation, said: “FXCM’s UK clients are exactly the traders we built Trade Nation for: experienced people who know precisely what they want from a broker. We are delighted to welcome them, and from day one they should expect what our clients already value: very competitive pricing, a range of platforms you already know, and real people when you need them. This is a significant step for Trade Nation, and there is more to come.”

A new home for experienced traders

The acquisition comes at a time when the UK retail trading market continues to evolve, with established providers increasingly focusing on broad product development.

Trade Nation has built its business around a focused model: spread betting and CFDs, done properly. The firm combines a specialist approach with continued investment in its trading platform, transparent pricing and the human support it provides to clients.

The arrival of FXCM’s UK clients will extend that model to a large community of experienced traders, while further strengthening Trade Nation’s presence in the UK market.

Continued investment in platform, pricing and service

Throughout 2026, Trade Nation has continued to invest in its trading platform and proposition, with a focus on making the trading experience straightforward and transparent.

That focus has also received external recognition. Trade Nation was named Best Forex and CFD Broker UK at the TradingView Broker Awards 2025, an award based on reviews from verified traders.

Brendan Callan, Chief Executive Officer, Stratos Group (Tradu and FXCM), said: “Our priority throughout has been finding the right home for our UK clients. Trade Nation stood out for its platforms and its service culture, and we are confident our clients will be well looked after.”

About Trade Nation

Trade Nation is a specialist spread betting and CFD provider, founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, with offices across London, Sydney, Lisbon, Johannesburg, Seychelles, Malaysia and The Bahamas. In the UK it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 525164). Client funds are held in segregated accounts with Tier 1 banks, and spreads on core markets are fixed on Trade Nation’s own platform and TradingView.

W: https://tradenation.com/

X: https://x.com/itstradenation

L:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/itstradenation/

About Stratos Markets Limited

Stratos Markets Limited operates as FXCM in the United Kingdom and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 217689). Part of the Stratos group, FXCM has provided online FX and CFD trading to retail and professional clients since 1999. Stratos Markets Limited is registered in England and Wales (company number 04072877) and headquartered in London.

Risk warning and disclaimer

Financial Spread Bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73.8% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be viewed as a recommendation as to a particular course of action or as investment advice.

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Silicon Quantum Computing Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Next Big Things in Tech List

SQC’s quantum-enhanced AI chip Watermelon™ recognized for its ability to make classical models faster, more efficient and less resource-intensive

SYDNEY, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), a pioneer in quantum computing and atomic-precision manufacturing, today announced that its quantum-enhanced AI system, Watermelon™, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list. The annual list recognizes breakthrough technologies with the potential to transform industries and shape the future.

Fast Company recognized Watermelon in the Computing, Chips, and Foundational Technology category for its breakthrough approach to quantum-classical computing. Launched in October 2025, Watermelon is the world’s first commercial quantum reservoir computer, leveraging SQC’s atomic manufacturing capabilities. The system generates quantum-enhanced features from classical data to uncover complex relationships in sparse and time-series datasets, and can also be used as an offload resource to train AI models more efficiently.

Watermelon is built for global enterprises where AI training costs, energy consumption and time-to-insight directly affect operational outcomes. In commercial trials Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications provider, Watermelon reduced the training time of a predictive network model from weeks to days. More recently, results with Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, showed Watermelon improved the accuracy of home energy forecasting models by up to 41% against the classical benchmark.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition, which reflects more than two decades of excellence in atomic-precision hardware engineering,” said Michelle Simmons, Founder & CEO of Silicon Quantum Computing. “Today’s performance edge will become a structural shift in how organizations approach AI: moving workloads away from energy-intensive GPUs toward quantum-classical systems that can deliver better results with fewer resources.”

Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech recognizes innovative technologies developed by established companies, startups and research teams that are making meaningful progress toward transforming the lives of consumers, businesses and society. This year’s honorees span industries, with each innovation demonstrating the potential to create significant impact in the years ahead.

“The most exciting technology innovations are the ones that move beyond promise to demonstrate real potential for impact,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies and teams recognized on this year’s list are tackling ambitious problems with new ideas, products, and approaches that have the potential to fundamentally shape the years ahead.”

For more information or to view the complete Fast Company 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list, visit here.

About Silicon Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) is at the forefront of global efforts to deliver a commercial-scale quantum system. Backed by 25 years of technological leadership, SQC holds a singular advantage: exclusive capability to manufacture silicon chips with atomic precision, enabling quantum computing systems with world-leading algorithmic fidelity. With in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC iterates new chips weekly while delivering quantum-enhanced AI and materials simulation systems to customers today. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

For more information, visit www.sqc.com or follow SQC on LinkedIn.

About Fast Company 

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com. 

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Odisha DGP Orders Security Measures for Peaceful Student Union Polls

Cuttack, Oct. 6 (UDN): Odisha DGP Vinaytosh Mishra has directed district police chiefs and senior officers to take comprehensive measures to ensure the peaceful conduct of the upcoming student union elections scheduled for October 15.

The directions were issued during a high-level video conference with district Superintendents of Police (SPs) and Range IGs/DIGs at the State Police Headquarters on Tuesday.

Focus on Student Engagement

Reviewing preparations for the campus polls, Mishra described students as a sensitive community and stressed the need for regular communication between police and student leaders.

Inspectors-in-charge of police stations and Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) were instructed to personally engage with student representatives and coordinate with educational institutions to prevent tensions and maintain peace.

The DGP ordered strict monitoring to prevent outsiders and anti-social elements from entering college campuses. Police were also asked to maintain surveillance around hostels and messes and keep track of student gatherings, feasts and other election-related activities.

At the same time, Mishra cautioned against unnecessary deployment of police personnel in locations where there is no indication of potential violence.

Vigilance After Results

The DGP called for coordination meetings involving district Collectors, SPs, Sub-Collectors and college principals to ensure smooth management of the election process.

He particularly stressed heightened vigilance after the results are announced, noting that tensions could arise during the post-election period.

Women’s Safety, Cybercrime Under Review

The meeting also reviewed law and order during the festive season, women’s safety, cybercrime, crime control and the ‘Nishamukta Odisha Abhiyan’.

Mishra directed officials to strengthen cyber police stations and improve the investigation of cybercrime cases and subsequent legal action.

Women’s safety was accorded top priority, with the DGP calling for prompt, impartial and effective investigation of cases involving women. Referring to a recent criminal incident involving a young woman in Bhubaneswar, he directed police officials to maintain heightened vigilance and ensure stringent action against those found guilty.

Crackdown on Drugs and Organised Crime

On overall crime control, the DGP directed police to intensify action against habitual and organised criminals and conduct regular raids and checks against illegal activities.

He also called for stronger enforcement of the NDPS Act and intensified implementation of the Nishamukta Odisha Abhiyan to curb drug trafficking and dismantle networks involved in the illegal trade.

Officials were further instructed to take action against illegal cannabis cultivation in accordance with the law.

The meeting also covered implementation of the new criminal laws and strengthening police infrastructure across the state.

Senior officers from the Police Headquarters, Crime Branch, STF, Intelligence, Railways and Coastal Security, HRPC, SCRB and other wings attended the review meeting.