Thursday, September 18, 2025
Ant International Recognized as an Inaugural Foreign Institution Partner by China’s Cross-Border Interconnection Payment Gateway
Monday, September 15, 2025
Bitget COO Vugar Usi Zade Speaks on Blockchain Education at TEDx Manila
15 September 2025, Manila, Philippines —– Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is proud to share Chief Operating Officer Vugar Usi Zade’s talk “The Next Billion Minds: Why Blockchain Education Matters More Than Blockchain Itself” delivered on September 8 at TEDx Forbes Park, held at Bonifacio High Street Cinemas in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City. The session formed part of the 2025 speaker program curated by the Global AI Council.
Drawing on real-world lessons from Bitget’s education initiatives, Vugar focused on how literacy and access unlock autonomy long before price charts and protocols matter. The event featured a diverse lineup alongside Vugar, including Shekhar Natarajan, Dr. Jacqueline M. Tolentino, Ben Nadareski, Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, and actor-entrepreneur Marvin Agustin, reflecting TEDx Forbes Park’s broad lens on systems, vision, and culture.
"At TEDx in Manila, I spoke about money, education, and why they unlock real freedom," said Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Operating Officer at Bitget. "We're not here to build blockchain for its own sake. We're here to build thinkers who question, design, and ship. We’re here to build the next billion minds."
In celebration of its 7th Anniversary, Bitget organized a vibrant Builders Night on September 7, setting an enthusiastic tone ahead of Vugar’s TEDx appearance. This community gathering featured engaging elements such as creator AMAs, quick-hit workshops, friendly competitions, and social-first moments designed for Builders, VIPs, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). It was a clear demonstration of Bitget’s commitment to fostering a dynamic community.
"The growth of our Builder community across the Philippines since 2024 shows what happens when you give talent room to lead and tools to learn," said Philippines Country Manager Jose Mendoza. "Builder+ is proof that a strong program can turn passion into measurable reach and real-world momentum, and we're only getting started."
Vugar’s “Next Billion Minds” message framed education as the pathway from curiosity to independence to innovation. His appearance alongside a diverse roster of speakers underscored the event’s role as a platform for ideas with real-world impact, and it aligns squarely with Bitget’s drive to make financial literacy and Web3 skills part of everyday learning through initiatives like Blockchain4Youth. Bitget will continue to build on its Blockchain4Youth and Blockchain4Her programs, partnerships, and tools that help the next generation think critically, build confidently, and participate meaningfully in the Web3 economy.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Bitget Rolls Out Web3 Young Learners’ Encyclopedia to Schools, Libraries, and Beyond
Manila, Philippines, 25 July 2025 —– Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the release of Web3 Young Learners’ Encyclopedia, marking a key milestone in its #Blockchain4Youth global education initiative. The print edition will be distributed across schools, libraries, and community centers to promote blockchain literacy among young learners, while the digital version will be available through CoinGecko, the leading independent crypto data aggregator.
Structured as an A-to-Z guide, the encyclopedia introduces young readers to the world of blockchain through easy-to-understand terms, think “A is for Altcoin” and “Z is for Zero-Knowledge Proofs.” Each letter features clear definitions and playful illustrations that break down complex ideas into bite-sized, beginner-friendly explanations. It’s a fun, approachable way to spark curiosity about digital finance and help kids grasp the building blocks of Web3 from an early age.
“To me, education remains the most effective entry point to the future of blockchain,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “The encyclopedia is designed to bridge the knowledge gap by meeting young learners where they are with clear language and relevant examples, in a format that makes blockchain approachable.”
The development of the encyclopedia was undertaken in collaboration with Cryptita Plays, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering youth through blockchain education and outreach programs. Drawing from its experience working directly with students and educators in underserved communities, Cryptita Plays provided valuable on-the-ground insights that helped shape the content and approach of the encyclopedia. This partnership reinforces the shared goal of both organizations—to make blockchain education more approachable, inclusive, and impactful for young learners worldwide.
“Our aim has always been to make blockchain meaningful to the next generation—not as a distant concept, but as something they can see, touch, and understand,” said Arshelene Lingao, founder of Cryptita Plays. “This encyclopedia is a tool to help bring those ideas to life and beyond the classroom.”
The print rollout will commence in areas where internet access is limited or inconsistent, allowing for offline education in underserved regions. The printed edition complements the online version of the encyclopedia, which remains accessible to learners worldwide, encouraging learning and multilingual adaptation. The online encyclopedia can be found here. To extend its reach, the digital edition will also be hosted on CoinGecko, making the encyclopedia more accessible to young learners, educators, and blockchain newcomers globally. CoinGecko users can redeem the encyclopedia through the Candy Rewards program using Candies earned from daily check-ins. View the CoinGecko page here.
“Blockchain is often framed as the future, but its impact already shapes lives today. The goal is to ensure young people, regardless of geography or background, have the tools to participate in that future,” said Vugar Usi Zade, COO of Bitget. “This encyclopedia is one way of turning abstract concepts into real plans. It’s a small start, but an important one.”
The encyclopedia is part of Bitget’s broader Blockchain4Youth initiative, a global education effort aimed at equipping the next generation with foundational knowledge of blockchain and digital assets. Designed to be both accessible and engaging, the initiative delivers learning resources through physical publications like the encyclopedia, as well as digital content and in-person programming. By introducing key Web3 concepts in formats that are age-appropriate and widely accessible, Blockchain4Youth aims to make blockchain literacy a practical reality for students worldwide, particularly in regions where access to emerging technology education is limited.
To learn more about the encyclopedia, visit here.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Grab PH Users Can Now Cash in with Their Cryptocurrency through PDAX, Triple-A Partnership
Manila, Philippines, 22 July 2025 — Grab users in the Philippines can now top up their GrabPay wallets using Cryptocurrencies. This is made possible by Grab’s partnership with payments provider Triple-A and local digital asset exchange PDAX.
Crypto top-ups into the GrabPay e-wallet were initially launched in Singapore in 2024 through Grab’s partnership with Triple-A, a firm that enables businesses to facilitate payments in digital currencies.
Building on this success, Triple-A teamed up with PDAX to bring a new level of convenience and flexibility to Grab users in the Philippines by enabling this innovative cash-in method.
Users can top up their GrabPay wallets using an array of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), US dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, and USDT.
Cashing in on Grab via crypto can be done in a few simple steps:
Select ‘Cryptocurrencies’ as the cash-in method on the Grab app.
Choose a token and network from the supported list of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins.
Enter the amount in pesos, and review the conversion rate and transaction details.
Send the tokens from your preferred crypto wallet to the provided address.
Top-up confirmed. Funds are instantly reflected in your GrabPay wallet.
Eric Barbier, CEO of Triple-A, shared: “We had a successful launch of GrabPay top-ups with cryptocurrency in Singapore. The response has been fantastic. Now, we're looking forward to bringing this service to the Philippines, a market that's ready for digital currencies. This is a big step in making digital currencies easier to use in everyday life across Southeast Asia.”
CJ Lacsican, Vice President for Cities and Head of the Grab Financial Group in the Philippines, shares, “Integrating cryptocurrency as a cash-in option for GrabPay reflects our commitment to advancing financial inclusion in the Philippines. By offering more accessible, digital-first solutions, we aim to empower a wider spectrum of Filipinos — especially those with limited access to traditional banking or those who prefer the convenience of digital currencies.” Other cash-in methods for GrabPay include e-wallets, online banking via InstaPay, linked bank accounts, debit and credit cards, and select convenience stores and business centers.
Meanwhile, PDAX is an all-in-one wealth platform. With millions of users nationwide, it provides access to digital assets and modern investment solutions, empowering progressive Filipinos to take charge of building their own wealth through cryptocurrencies, tokenized bonds, and other digital assets. Nichel Gaba, PDAX CEO shares, "The Philippines has one of the largest crypto user bases globally. Through this partnership, we're thrilled to offer accessible use cases that will both support the existing crypto community and drive greater adoption of cryptocurrency."
This tripartite partnership strengthens safe and secure crypto transactions in connection with everyday services like on-demand mobility and deliveries — with Triple-A licensed by organizations like Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN); and PDAX regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, ensuring that every top-up meets global standards for cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and data protection.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Liminal Continues Revolutionizing Digital Asset Management: Unveils Whitelabel Custody Solutions for Web3 Institutions
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Liminal, a leading regulated digital asset custody provider renowned for its innovative multi-party computation (MPC) wallet infrastructure, recently celebrated its successful two-year journey by announcing that it has processed transactions over $6 billion on its platform, with over $550 million worth of assets under protection. Liminal has grown its customer base annually by 178% CAGR and gross revenue from customers at 73.5% CAGR annually, showcasing its commitment to simplifying digital asset custody with its plug-and-play wallet infrastructure that is secure, compliant, automated, and efficient.
Liminal's commitment to simplifying digital asset custody with its secure and efficient platform has helped it achieve significant milestones in just two years. In line with this Liminal has announced the launch of its Whitelabel Custody Solutions. This new offering will now allow Web3 enterprises to manage digital assets securely and efficiently through a fully customizable and comprehensive platform.
Liminal's Whitelabel Custody Solutions enables businesses to leverage its secure wallet infrastructure and policy management tools while delivering a personalized experience to its clients. By embracing the power of white labeling, enterprises can streamline their services and accelerate their market entry without the complexities of building infrastructure from scratch. Liminal's advanced technology and encryption measures establish a fortified custody infrastructure, safeguarding digital assets from potential threats and unauthorized access.
Representing a transformative leap in digital asset management for Web3 enterprises, and building on the success of its iOS counterpart, Liminal also announced the launch of its eagerly anticipated Vaults Android app. The Liminal Vaults Android app empowers users with seamless oversight of digital assets, enabling on-the-go transaction approvals and collaborative asset management. The app's user-friendly interface integrates groundbreaking secure Multiparty Computation (MPC) technology, simplifying transaction approvals while upholding stringent security standards. With an extra layer of authentication for each transaction, key control remains uncompromised, making it the preferred choice for Web3 organizations.
Commenting on the innovative launches, Mahin Gupta, Founder at Liminal, said, "Our mission at Liminal is to empower Web3 institutions with the tools they need to succeed in the ever-evolving digital asset landscape, securely. With our Whitelabel Custody Solutions, we are introducing an opportunity for institutions to establish their own branded and fully customizable custody platforms, enabling them to navigate the complexities of digital asset management with confidence."
“Our next goal is to surpass our growth targets and achieve a $10 billion transaction volume as we have embarked on an exciting journey of transformation through innovation. The introduction of the Vaults Android app and the Smart Consolidation feature, alongside new protocol support, reflects our commitment to empowering users with advanced solutions that simplify the complexities of asset handling. These updates seamlessly blend security, efficiency, and convenience, addressing the evolving needs of the Web3 ecosystem."
Web3 institutions have long grappled with the complexities of custodial services, ranging from wallet security to private key management and compliance checks. The Whitelabel solution offers segregated wallets with multi-user approvals, ensuring an unparalleled level of security. It also enhances fund security, improves transaction processing speed and efficiency, and provides an enhanced user experience. It also offers flexibility to adapt quickly to market trends and changing customer needs. It ensures compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) requirements, fostering trust and transparency while adhering to global regulatory frameworks.
To further facilitate the growth of startups, Liminal has launched partnership programs with several platforms such as Avalanche, Polygon, Tezos, XinFin, and Builders Tribe, with more in the pipeline. The company has also secured ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications, SOC 2 Type II certification, and CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) compliance-QSP Level 3, the highest standard in wallet keys and operations management. It is also the official self-custody solution partner for India's leading premier investigation agency and has a $50 million insurance cover underwritten by Lloyds of London.
Monday, May 24, 2021
CoinSwap Space: A New PancakeSwap Challenger
CoinSwap Space is looking to provide the market with a more professional BSC DEX as compared to Pancakeswap. Interestingly, this will prove attractive also to new arrivals in crypto. Especially, the ones who invest their money in more traditional-looking applications.Similar to PancakeSwap, CoinSwap offers a whole host of DeFi features. CoinSwap is an automatic marker maker (AMM) allowing users to trade crypto without an order book. Users on CoinSwap can earn money by staking, contributing to liquidity pools, and by yield farming. Soon the platform will offer a revolutionary version of lending. CoinSwap utilizes smart routing that ensures clients will receive the best swapping rates, slippage, and price impact available.
Multi-token ecosystem
There are two tokens within the CoinSwap ecosystem. The first is the main utility token, the CSS token. Users will earn the second token, CSS-LP token, by contributing to CoinSwap’s liquidity pools. These CSS-LP tokens can then be staked in any of CoinSwap’s many yield farming pools.
A Fresh Set of Tokenomics
All of this will sound familiar to anyone who’s ever used PancakeSwap. However, CoinSwap has a lot of advantages over PancakeSwap. Firstly, and maybe most importantly, it is cheaper. PancakeSwap trading fees are 0.25% while CoinSwap can offer the same service at 0.2%. Given that the primary reason that people navigate to BSC is low fees, this might prove a huge selling point for CoinSwap.
Secondly, CoinSwap has a completely different set of tokenomics. Ones that might make it a much more attractive proposition for investors. Like PancakeSwap, the token has a burn-at-stake model. However, CSS token value has utility as well rather than just burning in the case of Cake. CSS tokens also have the market’s lowest hard cap of 19,999,999 making it a truly deflationary asset.
CoinSwap is also one of the very few which has been insured and audited already before launch by Certik, a leading security-focused ranking platform. Using a Formal Verification technology, it provides rigorous audits, smart contracts, and blockchain protocols to ensure resistance against hackers. The successful audit represents a huge show of confidence in the security of CoinSwap Space’s technology. It will set at ease the mind of any potential investors looking to stake their tokens, especially when you consider the professional clientele it wishes to attract.
The Next Big Player in the BSC Ecosystem
The BSC ecosystem is still very new, even in the context of crypto. As crypto, and DeFi in particular, becomes more mainstream, the low fees and strong tokenomics will attract more and more serious investors. Until now, BSC did not have a DEX that could truly cater to these investors. Now it does. CoinSwap Space provides a professional interface, granting access to secure, audited smart contracts allowing users to access all the features of DeFi.
About CoinSwap Space
CoinSwap Space is a decentralized exchange that provides users with a suite of services to help them maximize their returns in the DeFi space. Built on the Binance Smart Chain, CoinSwap Space utilizes smart routing to give users the best return on their investment possible.
Monday, May 3, 2021
CoinSwap Space: A Promising Startup That Can Take On Any DEX In The Future
As a startup project, CoinSwap Space created a great impact among many people, especially those in the DeFi and crypto space.During the launch, last April 30, CoinSwap Space made a lot of early investors. Taking their chances to become one of the early adopters of the $CSS token.
CoinSwap Space only released a total initial supply of 400,000 $CSS tokens, which will be fully utilized for initial liquidity.
But as a startup, it is unavoidable for some issues to occur during the launch, and most of them are technical issues like APR, Friend Referral Count, wallet connectivity and others, that were experienced by the early adopters or buyers.
Due to that incident, some investors and speculators became impatient and raised their complaints to the business, to which the community managers and admins addressed accordingly, telling them that this will all be resolved very soon.
And just recently, the APR issue and the referral counter have been addressed and resolved within a matter of hours.
Now, the project is aiming to work on its roadmap which deals with Data Protocols like Graph Integration, Top Indexing Protocol, and SDK development kit.
In conclusion, the overall launch was a success, and as a startup project that is being lined up to the likes of Uniswap and or Pancakeswap, CoinSwap Space may have a long way to go. But it is not impossible to reach its goal, especially that they are unique as a platform. Being an autonomous AMM, an incentivized DeFi Protocol and using BSC (Binance Smart Chain) Technology.
Monday, September 23, 2019
BCB Blockchain Powers Payment Infrastructure Of Metro Manila’s Biggest Spa
Pasay City, Philippines 16 Sep 2019 - Metro Manila’s biggest spa is now starting to accept crypto currency as mode of payment.
Building Cities Beyond Blockchain (BCB Blockchain), the world's first blockchain protocol for the development of smart city solutions, providesits mainnet blockchain technology to support Yatai Spa’s payment infrastructure.
Yatai Spa is a three-floor development of a modern facility with business & commercial center showcasing a relaxation, entertainment and wellness destination located in the transportation hub Newport City, Pasay City. It covers an area of more than 7,000 square meters and operating 24/7. The Yatai Spa possesses a set of variety functions such as entertainment leisure catering business negotiation cultural exchange, party venue, SPA health and private living space
“BCB will enable Yatai Spa to a faster, transparent and more secure payment. This will also allow them to have less infrastructure transaction fees which cost only around 0.06 Chinese Yuan or 0.45 pesos,” Vanessa Koh, BCB Blockchain Chief Technology Officer said.
In addition, using BCB allows the spa to save on outdated servers and the cost of operating multiple software payment solutions.
The cost savings in return, allows Yatai spa to offer 20% discount on all spa services by using BCB.
“As the largest spa in Manila with a huge customer base, this gives BCB an advantage to reach its goal of mass adoption. BCB hopes to have more merchants and businesses onboard as well, ”Koh added.
Aside from providing payment infrastructure, BCB enables creation of smart contracts and Dapps (Decentralised Applications), community voting, and many other auditable services. By providing high liquidity and low transaction costs, BCB holders enjoy transparency and improvement of settlement efficiency of payments and transactions in its supported smart cities and establishments.
Earlier in June, BCB Blockchain signed partnership with Philippine’s leading tech incubators QBO Innovation hub and DLSU Animo for joint projects on incubations, hackathons, and smart city solutions.
About Building Cities Beyond (BCB) Blockchain
Building Cities Beyond (BCB) Blockchain is the foundation required for building smart city solutions. With BCB’s safe, secure and scalable protocol, the APIs are ready for use for the development of a variety of distributed applications, such as eWallets and BCB card payment system in over 100 countries, that has the ability to integrate cryptocurrency and bank transactions into one card, smart contracts, messaging peer-to peer applications and allow ICO issuers to release tokens on BCB protocol.
For more information, visit https://www.bcbchain.io.
About Yatai Spa
YATAI SPA is the first of its kind in the Philippines. Adjacent to Resorts World Manila, it’s a comprehensive three-dimensional integrated high-end service platform with Butler management. It’s full of the elite union members, and a Vanity Fair of Metropolis which incubates fame and wealth. That’s the top private health club of Manila.
Fore more information, visit https://yataispa.business.site/.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
GCash Forest Eyes 365 Thousand Trees Planted In 365 Days
Filipinos who want to contribute to environmental preservation can now conveniently use an innovative mobile phone app to help plant trees and increase the Philippines’ forest cover. Leading mobile wallet, GCash, Is introducing an exciting ”green” feature on the app called GCash Forest, which lets subscribers plant virtual trees that will have real-Iife counterparts. By the end of 365 days, GCash Forest aims to plant 365 thousand trees with the help of GCash subscribers. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Forest Management Bureau (FMB), the Philippines is losing 47,000 hectares of forest cover every year. The FMB also reported the need to rehabilitate 1.2 million hectares of forest lands by 2022 to prevent landslides, ensure water availability, and preserve biodiversity. “GCash Forest is about making it easier, more convenient, and even rewarding for everyone to take care of our environment for the benefit of future generations,” said Mynt CEO Anthony Thomas. ”GCash is no longer just providing an excellent platform for accessible financial products and services but also enabling Filipinos to be more active in responding to real-life issues, such as climate change mitigation through reforestation. " GCash considers GCash Forest as a last mile initiative that fully recognizes the emergence of an all-digital Filipino lifestyle. To implement its tree-planting initiatives, GCash Forest partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN). The DENR will provide land resources in lpo Watershed, an essential component of the Angat-Umiray-Ipo watersheds system supplying 98 percent of Metro Manila's water. WWF will be providing trees and manpower while BIOFIN will provide expertise on monitoring. Thomas added that recent findings on the Philippines’ vulnerability to climate-related hazards call for greater collective action. Results of the Global Peace Index 2019 identified the Philippines as the most susceptible country to the adverse effects of climate change. By leveraging the GCash platform and scale, GCash Forest aims to rally a coalition of individuals, non-government organizations, and international organizations to meet its 2020 targets.
To plant trees through GCash Forest, GCash users need to collect ”green energy" by frequently using the app. Users who get enough green energy can choose which species of trees they want to plant in a selected area at the lpo watershed. Once the trees are physically planted, users get to receive a certificate of ownership with a serial number, fun facts and updates on the growth of their trees on their GCash apps. ”Many Filipinos, especially the younger ones, care about the environment but a lot of them don’t know how they can actively take part in environmental protection. This is a barrier that GCash Forest addresses because they only need to use their smartphones-an already integral part of their daily lives-to make a difference,” concluded Thomas. The new featureis inspired by Alipay Ant Forest, a product operates by Ant Financial, an Alibaba affiliate n e parent company of the world’s leading payments and lifestyle platform, Alipay. Via the mobile platform, more than 500 million users have planted 100 million real trees and advanced a shared vision of sustainable and inclusive development. “The GCash Forest shows digital technology holds a huge power to mobilize people in support of sustainable development and the fight against climate change. And this power goes beyond border and is at our fingertips through our mobile devices,” said Yan Meng, Ant Financial’s Global Head of International Partnerships. “We’re more than happy to open up our technology and expertise to current and potential partners to make the world a better place.”
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
GCASH LOOKING FOR NGO PARTNERS IN MINDANAO FOR GCASH FOR GOOD PROGRAM
Leading mobile money platform, GCash, is looking for partners in Mindanao for its GCash for Good - a pioneering corporate social responsibility program that enables Filipinos to donate to non-government organizations (NGOs) that champion worthy advocacies from education, environment to animal welfare among others.
This was announced yesterday by GCash VP for Corporate Communications Reyner Villasenor in a press launch held in Park Inn Hotel in Davao City who said that GCash for Good is another big step to further develop the GCash app into a more socially relevant and sustainable platform that help addresses issues across different levels of society.
GCash, operated by operated by Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), is well-equipped to become a springboard for donations to non-government organizations that champion various advocacies, thanks to its scale and innovative digital platform. Thus, the GCash executive is calling on all NGOs in Davao City and nearby cities and provinces to join the GCash for Good as their partners in spreading good to all.
“With GCash for Good, GCash users can use the GCash app to donate to various groups to create an impact on society. This allows GCash to be a more inclusive and open platform that will help create better opportunities for millions of Filipinos. I am calling on all our NGO friends in Davao region and in the whole of Mindanao to join us as we spread the power of good through GCash,” Villasenor said.
For interested NGOs, some regulatory requirements need to be completed before becoming official GCash for Good partners to ensure the organizations are legitimate and the money donated cannot be abused.
The GCash for Good program currently involves 35 NGOs, which are included in the initial batch after completing their documentation requirements both from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Mynt before the program was launched. The program has already been launched in Manila and Cebu.
During the GCash for Good launch in Davao City, Villasenor also disclosed that that people now prefer to donate online, as this removes the hassle of having to go through long queues and processes, giving them more time to focus on their daily lives.
He quoted a study by 2017 Global Trends in Giving which shows that 54 percent of individuals prefer to donate online, while the total volume of donations made online grew by a strong 12.1 percent.
Various researches also show a growing trend in micro-donations and crowdfunding, with sites like Patreon and Kofi gaining massive support. According to Tech’s Good, micro-donations range between $0.25 and $10. This kind of donations, although small at a time, can make a huge difference once added up.
“With innovative mobile money technology like GCash, people who want to do good are now empowered with a more efficient experience. Any amount will create huge opportunities for organizations that forward different issues. With GCash for Good, users will also have direct access to where their donations go. It showcases a more transparent ad user-friendly interface for anyone to access, ” Villasenor stressed.
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