WAO ART #254

HKVAEX, a newly established crypto exchange in Hong Kong and is believed to be backed by Binance. Although HKVAEX operates as a separate entity, it was set up by Binance and shares the same servers and resources. Binance and HKVAEX have stated that they are separate entities.

Renault has announced its "International Game Plan 2027" as part of its Renaulution plan, revealing eight new models to be launched by 2027. The brand aims to boost its performance in key international markets and achieve double net revenue per unit sold outside Europe by 2027.

DP Energy Australia has been granted development approval for its Callide wind farm project in Queensland. The wind farm, located in the Calliope Range, has the potential to generate 430 MW of power. The project is expected to create direct employment opportunities during construction and operation.

Seattle-based game studio Neon Machine has raised $20 million in Series A funding for its upcoming first-person shooter game, Shrapnel. The funding round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from other investors such as Griffin Gaming Partners and Franklin Templeton.

Celsius Tankers, a subsidiary of Danish owner Celsius Shipping, has exercised options for two more LNG carriers at China Merchants Heavy Industry Jiangsu (CMHI), bringing its total orderbook at the yard to six ships. The first four ships have will be delivered in 2026 and 2027.

Ethiopian scientist Gebisa Ejeta has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the highest honor for scientists in the United States. President Joe Biden recognized Ejeta for his outstanding contributions to the science of plant genetics. Ejeta is renowned for his work on sorghum.

Bitfinex Securities has announced its first tokenized bond, called ALT2611, which will be listed in November. The bond is a 36-month, 10% coupon bond denominated in USDT and issued by Mikro Kapital. It will acquire risks associated with microfinance organizations, small financial institutions.