Copenhagen, Denmark, July 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Former McKinsey Senior Partner and Co-Leader of the Global Banking Sector joins Performativ following the company’s $14 million Series A led by Deutsche Börse Group 

Performativ, the next-generation operating system for wealth management, today announced the appointment of Jacob Dahl as Chair of its Board of Directors. Dahl, a former Senior Partner and Co-Leader of the Global Banking Sector at McKinsey & Company, brings more than three decades of experience across global banking, financial services, technology transformation, risk and compliance. 

Dahl’s appointment follows Performativ’s recent $14 million Series A funding round, led by Deutsche Börse Group, with participation from Rabo Investments, Jacob Dahl and existing investors including FinTech Collective and EIFO. His move from investor to Chair reflects continued confidence in Performativ’s mission to modernize the operational backbone of wealth management and support larger financial institutions as they replace fragmented legacy infrastructure with more integrated, AI-enabled operating models. 

“Performativ is addressing one of the most important challenges in wealth management: the need for modern, scalable infrastructure that can support increasingly complex client, data and regulatory requirements,” said Jacob Dahl, Chair of Performativ. “After more than 30 years working with banks and financial institutions around the world, I believe the industry is ready for a new operating model. Performativ’s unified platform and AI-native approach put the company in a strong position to support private banks, wealth managers and larger institutions through that transition.” 

Founded in 2020, Performativ provides a cloud-native platform that brings together portfolio management, performance and attribution analysis, risk analytics, compliance, reporting, multi-custodian data aggregation and trading in one operating system. The platform is designed to help wealth and asset managers, private banks and financial institutions reduce operational complexity, improve scalability and automate manual workflows across the wealth management value chain. 

Dahl has held senior leadership roles across Europe, Africa and Asia. At McKinsey & Company, he led banking practices across multiple regions, including Scandinavia, Africa, EEMA and Asia, and co-led the firm’s Global Banking Sector. Earlier in his career, he co-founded Basisbank and held senior roles in corporate banking, private banking and capital markets. 

“Jacob brings exceptional experience from the global banking industry and a deep understanding of the transformation challenges facing financial institutions,” said Albert Geisler Fox, CEO of Performativ. “As we expand further into the enterprise segment, his strategic guidance, industry knowledge and network will be highly valuable. We are pleased to welcome him as Chair and look forward to working closely with him in this next phase of Performativ’s growth.” 

The appointment strengthens Performativ’s position as the company continues to expand across Europe and increase its focus on private banks and larger financial institutions. With fresh capital, a growing client base and strengthened board leadership, Performativ is positioned to accelerate the adoption of integrated, AI-enabled infrastructure across the wealth management industry. 

About Performativ 

Performativ is building the operating system for tomorrow’s wealth management. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company helps wealth organizations unify data, workflows and governance across their operations, enabling firms to operate with greater clarity, control and scale. 

More information available at performativ.com. 

Contact

Chief Commercial Officer
Christian Lindvall
Performativ
christian.lindvall@performativ.com

Istanbul, Türkiye, July 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform expands into DeFi and equities, integrating Hyperliquid perpetuals, Polymarket option markets, and US and Turkish stocks in a single app 

Paribu, Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform, has launched DeFi access, covering DEX trading, perpetual contracts via Hyperliquid, and option markets via Polymarket and has opened an equity trading waitlist. The moves mark a strategic shift for the nine-year-old exchange as it builds toward a single app covering crypto, DeFi, yield, and equities.

Paribu is the first regulated exchange to deliver both Hyperliquid perpetuals and Polymarket option markets directly inside a CEX interface, without a separate wallet app. Users access all DeFi features from within the existing Paribu app, using their existing balance, through a fully self-custodial setup. Paribu delivers onchain access from within the exchange interface itself: same account, same balance, no separate app, no seed phrase. Every DeFi position is self-custodial, assets remain in the user’s own wallet at all times.

A single destination for investing across traditional and onchain markets

Türkiye ranks fifth globally in retail crypto activity, recording $40 billion in volume in Q1 2026 alone, growing 7% year-over-year amid an 11% global contraction (TRM Labs, April 2026). Until now, its retail investor base had no meaningful access to onchain perpetuals or option markets.

Existing integrations for both Hyperliquid and Polymarket have reached users already operating in DeFi wallet environments. Paribu brings these markets to a different audience: the millions who manage their primary crypto holdings in a single app and have never had a reason to leave it. Paribu’s integration lets them reach perpetuals and option markets without giving up that familiar setup: no separate wallet app, no new account, no platform switch, and the entire experience stays inside Paribu.

“Paribu is becoming a single app for all of finance: crypto, DeFi, equities, and yield. Integrating Hyperliquid and Polymarket is another step toward that vision. Instead of asking users to navigate multiple wallets and protocols, we’re bringing a seamless in-app self-custodial DeFi experience to millions of people, making onchain perpetuals and prediction markets as accessible as the rest of their financial lives. Soon, we’ll expand that vision even further by bringing access to both U.S. equities and Borsa Istanbul-listed stocks into the Paribu app, creating a single destination for investing across traditional and onchain markets.” — Yasin Oral, Founder and CEO, Paribu

Perpetuals, now on a CEX experience

Perpetual contracts are now accessible through the DeFi section of the Paribu app. Trades route directly to Hyperliquid’s decentralized blockchain. Every position exists onchain, in the user’s self-custodial wallet, at all times. 

Hyperliquid has become the dominant infrastructure layer for onchain perpetuals. The protocol has processed over $4 trillion in cumulative trading volume, leads the decentralized exchange market by open interest, and has attracted a fast-growing builder ecosystem — including integrations with major self-custody wallets. Its builder code program has distributed over $85 million in revenue to frontend developers. For Paribu, integrating Hyperliquid means connecting its users to the deepest onchain liquidity available in the perpetuals market today.

Prediction markets, accessible in Türkiye for the first time

Curated prediction markets are accessible through the same DeFi section. Paribu serves as the interface layer; execution and settlement occur onchain via Polymarket’s infrastructure. Markets are curated: each contract is reviewed for integrity, liquidity depth, and risk profile before it appears in the app.

Polymarket is the world’s largest decentralized option market. This is the first time option markets are accessible to Türkiye’s retail base through a mainstream exchange interface, and the first time a centralized exchange has delivered Polymarket through a fully self-custodial setup.

Stocks are coming

Paribu holds CMB establishment authorization for its brokerage arm, which is awaiting its operating license. NYSE, Nasdaq, and Borsa Istanbul stocks will be tradeable on Paribu. Real-time market data for all three is live today, free for all users. A waitlist is open ahead of trading going live.

About Paribu

Paribu is Türkiye’s leading digital asset platform and a key player in the country’s fintech ecosystem. Founded in 2017, the company pursues a growth strategy focused on regulatory compliance, product innovation, and expansion into multiple geographies. In 2026, Paribu expanded from a crypto exchange into a multi-asset investment app, bringing together crypto trading, DeFi access, yield products, and equities on a single platform. Paribu supports 220+ crypto assets and serves millions of users. Its matching engine, Hyper Engine, processes 7.6 million orders per second. The company’s institutional custody infrastructure is built on ColdShield, its proprietary multi-layer digital asset custody technology. In 2025, Paribu acquired a majority stake in CoinMENA, a licensed exchange operating in Dubai and Bahrain serving 1.5M users across MENA. In 2026, self-custodial finance app Clave joined Paribu, bringing passkey-based account abstraction and on-chain capabilities to the stack.

Contact

Ayşenur Akçelik
aysenur.akcelik@paribu.com

The AI intelligent agent and RWA real-world asset sectors are experiencing explosive growth, marking a significant milestone in AiNO1’s ecosystem upgrade! The global airdrop permanently ends on July 15th, simultaneously launching node staking and AI mining; in late July, both CEX and DEX channels will be fully open, officially completing the project’s value loop and entering a fast track for large-scale implementation.

AiNO1, leveraging its self-developed layered sharding and intelligent symbiotic node technologies, achieves high TPS, ultra-fast block generation, and ultra-low transaction fees, perfectly addressing the pain points of traditional public chains such as poor performance, high transaction fees, and severe inflation, creating a dedicated underlying public chain for AI+RWA in the Web4.0 era.

I. July 15th Airdrop Permanently Ends, All Community Tokens Locked

The AiNO1 global airdrop is about to end completely. The application channel will be permanently closed after July 15th, marking the successful completion of the early community’s original token distribution.

The initial total supply of tokens was 10 billion, which was then deflated to 100 million through multiple mechanisms, ensuring no large holders controlled the supply or there was concentrated selling pressure. All airdropped tokens are circulating within the community and can be used for staking mining, on-chain governance, and ecosystem consumption. Early adopters exclusively enjoy core benefits such as network-wide dividends, priority RWA trading, and priority access to AI computing power.

II. Node Staking Fully Launched, Building a Decentralized Ecosystem Network

Staking for all nodes will be launched simultaneously with the airdrop. Smart contracts will automatically handle block production, liquidation, and cross-chain verification, comprehensively enhancing the security and decentralization of the public chain.

The platform establishes three tiered node types: ordinary, computing power, and RWA governance, suitable for individual users, computing power providers, and institutional participants. Staking users can earn multiple benefits, including gas fees, RWA transaction commissions, cross-chain rewards, and computing power rental revenue sharing. The higher the staking weight and the longer the holding period, the stronger the governance rights.

Simultaneously, a node violation penalty and destruction mechanism will be implemented to continuously reduce the circulating supply, steadily increase the token’s scarcity value, and form a positive cycle of community co-construction, ecosystem empowerment, and token appreciation.

III. Computing Power Mining + Dual Exchange Launch: A Complete Value Loop Forms

The AiNO1 token is the sole settlement token for AI computing power calls, intelligent agent deployment, and task scheduling across the entire network. All AI computing power usage will destroy tokens, giving it inherent deflationary attributes.

The new AI computing power mining function has officially launched. Users can mine for profits by staking tokens and contributing idle GPU computing power. The higher the computing power contribution and the more tasks undertaken, the greater the reward weight. Combined with the continuous feedback from RWA’s real-world industry revenue to the ecosystem, this provides a two-way support for token value.

In late July, the project will be simultaneously launched on leading CEX centralized exchanges and native DEX decentralized exchanges, opening up global circulation channels. The CEX ensures smooth deposits and withdrawals and liquidity, while the DEX features on-chain smart contract custody and automatic burning of transaction fees. Coupled with a full set of compliance risk control and contract auditing, it comprehensively protects asset security.

With this, AiNO1 has completed a full business loop encompassing airdrop distribution, staking mining, secondary market circulation, and continuous ecosystem token burning, fully opening up its global value potential.

IV. Four Core Advantages Supporting Long-Term Stable Development

1. High-performance technical barriers: A layered and sharded architecture supports high-concurrency transactions for AI and RWA, solving the congestion and high transaction fee problems of traditional public chains.

2. Extreme deflationary model: A total supply of tens of billions has been deflated to one hundred million, with continuous token burning across multiple scenarios, and deflationary logic running throughout the entire process.

3. Real-world value anchoring: Deeply linked to trillion-dollar real-world sectors such as RWA real estate, equity, and bills, with real industrial cash flow as a foundation.

4. Full-scenario essential consumption: Continuous token burning for computing power allocation, on-chain governance, cross-chain transactions, and ecosystem consumption eliminates pure speculative bubbles.

This successful airdrop, the launch of staking mining, and the integration with two exchanges mark a crucial leap for AiNO1 from community development to real-world industry application.

Relying on its self-developed technology, extreme deflationary model, and compliant ecosystem, AiNO1 will continue to cultivate the AI ​​computing power and RWA physical tracks, accelerate its global ecosystem layout, and share the era dividends of Web4.0 with all co-builders.

Istanbul, Turkey, July 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Regulatory approval marks a key milestone toward building Freedom’s full-service financial platform in Türkiye

Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), an international diversified financial services group operating in more than 20 countries, today announced that Türkiye’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and Competition Authority of Türkiye has approved its planned acquisition of 99.32% of the share capital of Turkish Bank A.Ş.

BRSA approval is an important step toward completing the transaction and supports Freedom Holding Corp.’s strategy to build integrated financial services platforms in selected growth markets. Upon closing, Turkish Bank A.Ş., a Turkish banking institution with a history dating back to 1982, will become part of the Group’s regional platform in Türkiye, alongside its brokerage, investment and capital markets businesses.

“Türkiye is a strategic market for Freedom, and we are entering it with a clear understanding of what we want to build. In Kazakhstan, we have already proven that a digital ecosystem can become part of people’s everyday lives. In less than two years since its launch, Freedom SuperApp has reached 5.67 million users and has become one of the country’s fastest-growing digital services. We have brought financial services and advanced digital products together on a single platform, allowing them to complement and strengthen one another,” said Timur Turlov, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Holding Corp.

“This is the experience we intend to bring to the Turkish market, where the potential client base could be four to five times larger than in Kazakhstan. The acquisition of a bank creates the foundation for scaling a model that has already proven its effectiveness, and BRSA approval is an important step toward launching it in Türkiye,” Turlov added.

Following completion of the acquisition, Turkish Bank will continue to operate under Turkish regulatory supervision and will gain access to Freedom’s expertise in digital financial services, technology-driven distribution and client-focused product development.

BRSA approval also comes as Freedom Holding is in the final stage of establishing its brokerage business in Türkiye. Final authorization from the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye would allow the Group to expand its financial products and services for retail, affluent and high-net-worth clients, as well as small and medium-sized businesses and corporate clients.

The Bank is expected to support Freedom’s regional strategy by enabling deeper integration of banking services, capital markets, insurance and cross-border financial solutions. Over time, the model may be expanded through non-financial services, including e-commerce, telecommunications and lifestyle offerings.

“BRSA approval is an important step toward implementing our strategy in Türkiye,” said H. Cenk Eynehan, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş. “Following completion of the transaction, we will have the opportunity to combine the heritage and market position of an established Turkish banking institution with Freedom’s technology, entrepreneurial culture and international expertise. Our priority will be to create additional value for clients through innovation, accessibility and an expanded range of financial products and services.”

Freedom plans to implement a modernization and growth program focused on digital transformation, client channels, product expansion and operational efficiency. Integration will focus on technology infrastructure, client experience, product development and cooperation among Freedom’s Turkish business lines.

The transaction is expected to expand Freedom Holding Corp.’s presence across Eurasia, the Middle East and Central Asia and support the Group’s long-term investment strategy in selected growth markets.

The Freedom Holding Corp.’s banking business is already present in Tajikistan. In November last year, The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market granted the holding company approval to establish a bank in Georgia. In early June, Freedom Holding Corp. submitted an application to the French regulator for a banking license. Timur Turlov noted that the company plans to invest approximately €500 million in developing its digital ecosystem in France.

About Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp. provides financial services in 22 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. The Company’s principal executive office is located in New York City. In Kazakhstan, Freedom is actively developing its financial and digital ecosystem, which includes Freedom Bank, Freedom Broker, the insurance companies Freedom Life and Freedom insurance, as well as a lifestyle segment that features Arbuz.kz, Freedom Ticketon, and Aviata. Freedom Holding Corp. shares are traded on the U.S. technology exchange NASDAQ, the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) under the ticker symbol FRHC. Freedom Holding Corp. is regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the common stock is included in Russell 3000 Index.

Freedom Finansal Hizmetler A.Ş., a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp., was established in 2022 to support the Group’s expansion in Türkiye’s financial services sector. The company focuses on financial consulting and investments across banking, insurance, capital markets, payment systems and other financial services, including supporting the capitalization and development of portfolio companies.

In 2025, the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye granted the company an establishment license. Freedom Yatırım Menkul Değerler A.Ş. was subsequently established and is working toward obtaining an operating brokerage license upon meeting the regulator’s requirements

Turkish Bank A.Ş. is a commercial bank operating in Türkiye and a member of TurkishBank Group. The bank provides a range of financial services, including corporate, commercial and retail banking solutions.

TurkishBank Group, established in 1901, is a privately owned financial services group operating across Türkiye, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the United Kingdom. The Group provides banking, financial and wealth management solutions through an international network.

Contact

Head of Public Relations
Natalia Kharlashina
Freedom Holding Corp.
prglobal@ffin.kz
+77013641454

PersonalHour is a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company based in Dublin, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures home Pilates reformers, including the Janet Elite Plus, and provides fulfillment, delivery, and customer support services to buyers across the United States.

DUBLIN, Ohio PersonalHour, a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company, has opened a dedicated manufacturing workshop for a walnut-wood version of its Janet Elite Plus Pilates reformer and expanded its fulfillment operations to serve customers in 16 states.

The walnut workshop and the fulfillment expansion are intended to address two areas the company has identified as priorities: product construction and delivery times for large equipment shipped to customers’ homes.

“A Pilates reformer is not just a product, it is something customers live with for years,” said Nadia Yacoub, founder and CEO of PersonalHour. “Our goal with this expansion is to improve both the construction of the Janet Elite Plus and the experience customers have getting it into their homes.”

The Janet Elite Plus, named after Yacoub’s mother, was introduced as a home Pilates reformer designed to replicate the experience of studio-quality equipment. The new workshop focuses on walnut wood construction, an option intended to expand the line’s material offerings.

According to the company, the workshop’s scope includes wood selection and finishing, visual consistency in craftsmanship, additional aesthetic options, and quality inspections during production.

PersonalHour has also expanded its fulfillment operations to cover 16 states, a move the company says is intended to shorten delivery timelines and improve inventory availability in those markets.

The company said the expansion is part of a broader effort to position inventory closer to customers and to address common industry challenges such as long delivery windows and freight coordination for oversized shipments.

Shipping times, communication during delivery, and support after a reformer arrives,” Nadia Yacoub said. “Those are areas where customers have told us experience matters as much as the equipment itself.”

The announcements come as demand for home Pilates equipment has grown in the United States, with some consumers seeking alternatives to studio memberships. PersonalHour expects to share additional updates related to product development and operations later in 2026.

About PersonalHour

PersonalHour is a Pilates equipment and wellness technology company based in Dublin, Ohio. The company designs and manufactures home Pilates reformers, including the Janet Elite Plus, and provides fulfillment, delivery, and customer support services to buyers across the United States. PersonalHour also operates an online platform offering Pilates-related educational content and resources.

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Organization: Personal Hour

Contact Person: Joseph Shomali

Website: https://personalhour.com/

Email:
info@personalhour.com

City: Columbus

State: Ohio

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United Kingdom, 1st Jul 2026 — ETHRA AI is entering an exciting new phase as preparations are finalized for a significant expansion of its global marketing campaign, scheduled to begin next week.

Following months of focused development and steady community growth, the project is preparing to introduce its vision of AI-powered trading to a broader audience across multiple digital platforms and crypto communities.

The upcoming campaign represents an important milestone for ETHRA AI, increasing awareness of the project’s long-term objective: delivering an intelligent trading ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time market analysis.

“Our focus has always been on building first,” said the ETHRA AI team. “Rather than chasing short-term hype, we’ve spent our time developing the platform, strengthening our community, and preparing the foundations for sustainable growth. The next phase is about sharing that progress with the wider crypto community.”

Recent milestones include continued platform development, expansion of the ETHRA AI community, listings across several cryptocurrency directories, and increasing visibility within the digital asset ecosystem.

As market conditions remain challenging, the team believes innovation and consistent execution will distinguish projects that deliver lasting value.

The upcoming marketing initiative will focus on increasing global awareness, expanding community engagement, and introducing more investors and traders to the ETHRA AI ecosystem. Additional development updates and feature previews are expected to be shared in the coming weeks.

ETHRA AI remains committed to transparency, continuous innovation, and building technology designed for the future of AI-driven trading.

The team would like to thank every early supporter who has joined the journey so far.

About ETHRA AI

ETHRA AI is developing an AI-powered cryptocurrency trading ecosystem focused on intelligent market analysis, automation, and advanced trading tools. The project aims to combine artificial intelligence with blockchain technology to create smarter trading experiences while fostering a strong, community-driven ecosystem.

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Website: https://www.ethraai.com/

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