Tencent Cloud Recognized for Transforming the Future of Media at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced that two of its innovative solutions for the media industry have been recognized as winners at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards, which honors the most significant and innovative products showcased at the NAB Show. Its Video Quality Enhancement and Smart Erase solutions were winners in the Streaming category and Intelligent Technology category.

Diffusion Transformer (DiT) for Video Quality Enhancement and Super-Resolution in Live Streaming

This AI-driven DiT enhancement technology delivers high-fidelity visual quality across diverse use cases such as OTT platforms, live e-commerce, gaming, short-form video, AIGC content generation, and professional video production – beyond the typical livestreaming use case. Powered by cutting-edge DiT architecture—advancing beyond conventional CNN and GAN approaches—it delivers authentic, natural texture details and industry-leading real-time performance across video enhancement scenarios, setting a new global benchmark for video enhancement.

Designed for the global-market, its capabilities include real-time 4K super-resolution—critical for high-resolution devices and immersive experiences across diverse use cases—compression artifact removal to eliminate transmission glitches, 120 FPS frame interpolation for smooth playback, targeted ROI (Face/Text) enhancement, and SDR-to-HDR and color enhancement to deliver lifelike visuals resonating with global audiences. With flexible visual tuning driven by self-developed AI vision large models, the platform smoothly adapts to all kinds of business scenarios such as the low-latency demands of real-time live streaming, steadily improving key operational outcomes, including user quality of experience (QoE), platform watch time, and overall advertising performance.

Smart Erase in the Global Distribution of Short Dramas and E-commerce

Complementing the DiT enhancement solution, Smart Erase is an intelligent video processing tool that enables seamless blurring, mosaicking or removal of logos, subtitles, faces and license plates. It automates privacy protection for sensitive visual elements, and is widely adopted by short drama platforms, cross-border e-commerce brands and independent media studios to streamline global content localization and expand content reach worldwide.

Its core capabilities include AI-driven subtitle removal, logo removal, and privacy protection (automatic blur/mosaicking of faces and license plates). Built on Latent Space Transformers, its end-to-end generative architecture ensures seamless restoration, while flexible modes (Automatic, Designated Region, Hybrid) and batch processing support massive video volumes, integrating with OCR, translation, and AI dubbing for efficient multi-language content localization.

With over 20 years of experience in audio and video technologies, Tencent Cloud Media Services provide industry-leading and comprehensive one-stop solutions from content creation, media processing, to streaming and secure, accelerated distribution. The services cover a full range of scenario-specific media AI capabilities, including industry-leading AI visual enhancement (frame interpolation, super resolution, SDR-to-HDR, color enhancement), AI-driven content generation (text-to-image, image-to-image, reference-based multi-image generation, text-to-video, image-to-video), AI-enhanced workflow tools (object removal, translation, voice cloning & dubbing, large model understanding, highlight auto-clipping) , among others.

"Securing two NAB Show awards is a testament to Tencent Cloud's dedication to building AI-driven video technologies that solve the most pressing challenges facing global media, e-commerce, and gaming partners," said Gary Hsu, Head of Media  Solutions, North America. "Our DiT enhancement solution is not limited to live streaming—it elevates visual quality across OTT, live e-commerce, gaming, short videos, AIGC, and professional production—while Smart Erase simplifies global content localization, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Both innovations are designed to support our partners stand out in a competitive global market."

"These awards reinforce that our focus on user-centric innovation is resonating globally," added Gary. "DiT addresses the trade-off between visual quality and speed, delivering cinema-grade experiences without latency, while Smart Erase automates tedious content cleanup and localization—empowering brands to accelerate time-to-market and broaden their global reach. We're proud to lead the industry in redefining what's possible with video technology, and we're excited to continue empowering our global partners to thrive."

NAB Show Product of the Year Award winners were selected by a panel of industry experts in 16 categories and announced in a live awards ceremony at NAB Show on April 22.

"NAB is honored to recognize the some of the industry's most innovative products that are shaping the future of content creation, distribution and monetization," said Eric Trabb, senior vice president, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships at NAB, "Congratulations to Tencent Cloud on earning the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Award for 'Diffusion Transformer (DiT) for Video Quality Enhancement and Super-Resolution in Live Streaming' and 'Smart Erase in the Global Distribution of Short Dramas and E-commerce'— a cutting-edge solution enhancing a critical stage of the content lifecycle and helping storytellers succeed in today's dynamic media landscape."

Visit the Product of the Year Awards - NAB Show for more information about the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world's leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation.

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Tencent Cloud Recognized for Transforming the Future of Media at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

Tencent Cloud Recognized for Transforming the Future of Media at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

Tencent Cloud Recognized for Transforming the Future of Media at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

Tencent Cloud Recognized for Transforming the Future of Media at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin Web3 today announced that KuCoin Web3 Wallet has integrated Ondo Global Markets, the largest tokenized stocks platform globally, expanding its asset coverage beyond native in-wallet perpetual trading to include tokenized real-world assets. Through the integration, users can more conveniently access 260+ TradFi-linked onchain assets, including tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, within a self-custodial wallet experience.

As real-world assets become an increasingly important part of the on-chain economy, the integration presents a practical model for a self-custodial wallet that reduces reliance on intermediaries without compromising user control. By bringing crypto-native assets, native perps, and tokenized securities into one interface, KuCoin Web3 Wallet continues to strengthen its role as a more unified gateway to on-chain markets. This further reinforces KuCoin Web3 Wallet's positioning as a secure and user-friendly decentralized wallet, evolving into a unified access layer for seamless multi-chain management across both crypto-native and real-world asset markets.

The integration further enhances KuCoin Web3 Wallet's product capabilities by enabling users to discover, view, and access Ondo-supported tokenized securities directly within the wallet, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, as well as ETFs tied to gold, silver, and the Nasdaq. Users can manage both crypto assets and TradFi-linked onchain assets from a single entry point, reducing the friction often associated with brokerage-style onboarding and multi-platform navigation. The experience currently supports Ethereum and BNB Chain, while preserving the core benefits of self-custody and offering a more accessible path to global market participation. Trading generally follows a 24/5 schedule aligned with the U.S. market.

Gas Meng, Lead of KuCoin Web3 Wallet Operation, said,
"This integration reflects our broader view of what a wallet should become: not only a tool for custody and connectivity, but a trusted access point to a wider range of on-chain financial opportunities. By bringing tokenized U.S. securities into KuCoin Web3 Wallet, we are giving users a more unified experience where crypto assets and traditional finance-linked assets can be accessed side by side, with self-custody remaining at the center."

Min Lin, Managing Director, Global Business Development, Ondo Finance added:
"With over 260 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs now accessible directly in KuCoin's Web3 Wallet, millions of crypto-native users can expand their onchain portfolio to include the same equities they'd find on traditional brokerages. What once required a brokerage account is now available to everyone."

Ondo Finance is a leading infrastructure provider focused on tokenized real-world assets, bringing institutional-grade financial products onchain through compliant structures. Ondo Global Markets, its tokenized securities platform, serves as an issuance and redemption layer for publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling users to gain economic exposure through blockchain-based tokens that can be held, transferred, and accessed via onchain interfaces.

For KuCoin Web3 Wallet, this integration represents a continued expansion of wallet-native trading and asset access, following the launch of native in-wallet perpetual trading.

About KuCoin Web3 Wallet
KuCoin Web3 Wallet is a decentralized, non-custodial, multichain wallet built for security and onchain alpha. Swap seamlessly across networks with a built-in cross-chain DEX aggregator, trade wallet-native perpetuals powered by Hyperliquid, and access tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including U.S. equities and ETFs, directly within your wallet. Spot early opportunities with Smart Money tools, explore 1,000+ DApps, and capture new token launches through a dedicated Airdrop Hub. Your all-in-one gateway to Crypto + TradFi in Web3.

Learn more: X | Telegram | Instagram

About Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance is a blockchain-based platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets and bringing institutional-quality financial products onchain. By bridging traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure, Ondo aims to make capital markets more accessible, transparent, and efficient. Learn more at: https://ondo.finance/

About Ondo Global Markets
Ondo Global Markets is an issuance and redemption platform for tokenized publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs. It enables investors outside the United States to gain economic exposure to these assets by minting, transferring, and redeeming securities-backed tokens. Each token is fully backed by the corresponding stock or ETF (together with cash in transit).

 

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin Web3 today announced that KuCoin Web3 Wallet has integrated Ondo Global Markets, the largest tokenized stocks platform globally, expanding its asset coverage beyond native in-wallet perpetual trading to include tokenized real-world assets. Through the integration, users can more conveniently access 260+ TradFi-linked onchain assets, including tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, within a self-custodial wallet experience.

As real-world assets become an increasingly important part of the on-chain economy, the integration presents a practical model for a self-custodial wallet that reduces reliance on intermediaries without compromising user control. By bringing crypto-native assets, native perps, and tokenized securities into one interface, KuCoin Web3 Wallet continues to strengthen its role as a more unified gateway to on-chain markets. This further reinforces KuCoin Web3 Wallet's positioning as a secure and user-friendly decentralized wallet, evolving into a unified access layer for seamless multi-chain management across both crypto-native and real-world asset markets.

The integration further enhances KuCoin Web3 Wallet's product capabilities by enabling users to discover, view, and access Ondo-supported tokenized securities directly within the wallet, including Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, Amazon, as well as ETFs tied to gold, silver, and the Nasdaq. Users can manage both crypto assets and TradFi-linked onchain assets from a single entry point, reducing the friction often associated with brokerage-style onboarding and multi-platform navigation. The experience currently supports Ethereum and BNB Chain, while preserving the core benefits of self-custody and offering a more accessible path to global market participation. Trading generally follows a 24/5 schedule aligned with the U.S. market.

Gas Meng, Lead of KuCoin Web3 Wallet Operation, said,
"This integration reflects our broader view of what a wallet should become: not only a tool for custody and connectivity, but a trusted access point to a wider range of on-chain financial opportunities. By bringing tokenized U.S. securities into KuCoin Web3 Wallet, we are giving users a more unified experience where crypto assets and traditional finance-linked assets can be accessed side by side, with self-custody remaining at the center."

Min Lin, Managing Director, Global Business Development, Ondo Finance added:
"With over 260 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs now accessible directly in KuCoin's Web3 Wallet, millions of crypto-native users can expand their onchain portfolio to include the same equities they'd find on traditional brokerages. What once required a brokerage account is now available to everyone."

Ondo Finance is a leading infrastructure provider focused on tokenized real-world assets, bringing institutional-grade financial products onchain through compliant structures. Ondo Global Markets, its tokenized securities platform, serves as an issuance and redemption layer for publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling users to gain economic exposure through blockchain-based tokens that can be held, transferred, and accessed via onchain interfaces.

For KuCoin Web3 Wallet, this integration represents a continued expansion of wallet-native trading and asset access, following the launch of native in-wallet perpetual trading.

About KuCoin Web3 Wallet
KuCoin Web3 Wallet is a decentralized, non-custodial, multichain wallet built for security and onchain alpha. Swap seamlessly across networks with a built-in cross-chain DEX aggregator, trade wallet-native perpetuals powered by Hyperliquid, and access tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including U.S. equities and ETFs, directly within your wallet. Spot early opportunities with Smart Money tools, explore 1,000+ DApps, and capture new token launches through a dedicated Airdrop Hub. Your all-in-one gateway to Crypto + TradFi in Web3.

Learn more: X | Telegram | Instagram

About Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance is a blockchain-based platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets and bringing institutional-quality financial products onchain. By bridging traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure, Ondo aims to make capital markets more accessible, transparent, and efficient. Learn more at: https://ondo.finance/

About Ondo Global Markets
Ondo Global Markets is an issuance and redemption platform for tokenized publicly traded U.S. stocks and ETFs. It enables investors outside the United States to gain economic exposure to these assets by minting, transferring, and redeeming securities-backed tokens. Each token is fully backed by the corresponding stock or ETF (together with cash in transit).

 

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KuCoin Web3 Brings Hundreds of Ondo Tokenized Stocks to Its Self-Custodial Wallet