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KuCoin announced as Official Partner of the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship

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SYDNEY, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ Leading global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has signed on as an Official Partner and exclusive crypto exchange partner of the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club on November 27-30. The partnership with one of Australian golf’s major events comes as KuCoin expands its presence in Australia. Earlier this week, the exchange unveiled its new Sydney CBD headquarters along with local leadership to advance compliance, operations, and innovation. The collaboration will see KuCoin integrated into a range of tournament activities, with on-course branding, fan engagement experiences, and digital activations that highlight the company’s commitment to accessibility, trust, and technological excellence. The announcement follows the recent appointment of Australian golf icon Adam Scott as KuCoin’s first-ever global brand ambassador. “Partnering with the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship is a natural extension of KuCoin’s long-term commitment to Australia,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “With Adam Scott representing KuCoin on the world stage and our new Sydney hub anchoring our local innovation efforts, we are deepening our investment in Australia’s digital future. This partnership goes beyond sport; it underscores our belief in integrity, security, and the enduring trust we aim to build with communities across the region.” PGA of Australia CEO Gavin Kirkman welcomed the new partnership, saying: “We’re thrilled to welcome KuCoin to the PGA family as a partner of the 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship. Their commitment to innovation aligns perfectly with the values of our sport. Having Adam Scott, one of Australia’s most respected athletes, represent both golf and KuCoin makes this collaboration even more meaningful.” “I am very happy to see KuCoin supporting professional golf in Australia,” Adam Scott added. “This tournament means a lot to me and I’m proud to have KuCoin by my side.” The 2025 BMW Australian PGA Championship will feature a field that is headlined by Adam Scott, Cam Smith, Min Woo Lee, Joaquin Niemann, Ryan Fox, Cam Davis, Marc Leishman, Marco Penge, Carlos Ortiz, Matt Jones, Sebastien Munoz and defending champion Elvis Smylie. About KuCoin Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. With established recognition for its reliability, the platform leverages cutting-edge blockchain technology, robust liquidity solutions, and advanced user account protections to deliver a secure trading environment. KuCoin offers access to 1, 000+ digital assets and solutions, including Web3 wallet, Spot and Futures trading, institutional services, and payments. Recognised by Forbes as one of the “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” and a “Top 50 Global Unicorn” by Hurun. KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001: 2022, ISO 27701: 2025, and CCSS certifications and is committed to security, compliance, and innovation under the leadership of CEO BC Wong. Notably, KuCoin is the only top global exchange to have achieved all four major security certifications, underscoring its industry-leading standards in safeguarding user assets. Learn more: ABOUT PGA OF AUSTRALIA The PGA of Australia is a not-for-profit Member-based organisation representing both Tournament Professionals and the Club Professionals who form the cornerstone of the industry, working in golf facilities throughout Australia and overseas. PGA Members play an integral role in servicing more than 3. 5 million Australians who play golf in all its forms each year. The PGA of Australia also owns and manages the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia which is a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours. The BMW Australian PGA Championship, Australian Open and New Zealand Open presented by Sky Sports are just a few of our sanctioned tournaments that carry Official World Golf Ranking Points. To ensure the Australian golf industry maintains its position as one of the best in the world, the PGA of Australia provides industry specific training and education opportunities for those seeking to start, advance or consolidate their career in the golf industry.
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Patti LaBelle Strikes Royalty Deal With Primary Wave for Her Music Catalog

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Primary Wave continues its streak of high-profile music acquisitions, adding another legend to its growing portfolio. Earlier this year, the company acquired the estates and royalty rights of prominent names like The Notorious B.I.G., The Cars, and Fleetwood Mac’s original guitarist, Peter Green. Now, the company has reached a similar royalty agreement with Patti LaBelle, one of the most celebrated voices in R&B and soul.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly closed deal, finalized on Wednesday, October 29, covers the royalty income from the Godmother of Soul’s entire catalog, including 18 studio albums and three live projects. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time of reporting.

LaBelle’s music legacy spans more than six decades, defined by both her solo work and her early success as the frontwoman of the group LaBelle. Her hits include “If Only You Knew,” “On My Own,” “New Attitude,” and the timeless “Lady Marmalade.” The latter topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974 and was later revived when Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and Lil’ Kim covered it for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack in 2001.

In 2020, the Library of Congress recognized LaBelle’s original version of “Lady Marmalade” by adding it to the National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical impact.

The Philadelphia-born singer is a two-time Grammy winner with 13 nominations to her name. She has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, earning seven gold certifications and one platinum album for her 1983 release *Winner in You*. That album produced the chart-topping duet “On My Own,” written by Burt Bacharach and performed with Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers.

Announcing the deal, Primary Wave executive Steven Greener praised the partnership, saying, “We are so honored to be in business with a legend such as Ms. LaBelle. She’s a true icon and trailblazer. We are looking forward to doing great things together.”
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