Built for short-form platforms, the feature helps creators generate dance-led visual content from songs, characters and creative prompts.

Singapore, 8th Jul 2026 – Music-led short video has made dance one of the most direct ways for songs, characters and brands to reach audiences across digital platforms. Sondo AI, a leading AI music video generator, recently launched AI Dance in mid-June 2026, introducing a faster AI-assisted workflow for creators, musicians and brand teams.

With AI Dance, users can upload a song and a still image of a person or character, then generate a rhythm-driven dance video in one click. The system analyzes the music’s genre, rhythm, mood and melodic flow to create synchronized dance movements, character performance and visual scenes that match the soundtrack.

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The launch extends Sondo AI’s existing music video creation capabilities by adding a dedicated format for dance performance. While the platform already includes AI music video generation, AI Dance focuses on choreographed, music-synced content for short-form platforms, music promotion and creative video production.

Dance videos have become a central format in online music culture. Across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and other digital channels, dance challenges, choreography clips, covers and character-led performances can help songs travel faster, strengthen fan participation and give brands a more visual way to enter cultural conversations. Because these videos are highly engaging, easy to recreate and widely shared, they are especially well suited to short-form platforms where trends can spread quickly through recommendation feeds.

For many creators, producing dance videos remains time-consuming and difficult to do repeatedly at a high quality. A traditional shoot often requires creative planning, choreography, performer or talent casting, rehearsal, set or location setup, filming, lighting, editing and visual effects, making it challenging for independent creators and small teams to respond quickly to trends. AI Dance compresses this process into a simpler “upload and generate” workflow.

The feature gives users different levels of creative input. Users can let AI Dance handle the full process, from concept generation and choreography to final video output, or guide the result through prompts such as dance style, choreography direction and performance atmosphere. This lowers the barrier for casual users while giving experienced creators more control over the final performance without relying on filming, animation or advanced editing skills.

For musicians, creators, brands and digital artists, AI Dance provides a faster way to create dance-led visuals, promotional assets and animated performance content without traditional production workflows.

AI Dance also accounts for multi-platform publishing. It supports both 16:9 landscape and 9:16 portrait formats, allowing users to adapt dance videos for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels and other digital channels without rebuilding the same concept from scratch. For creators working across several platforms, that format flexibility can reduce extra production work while keeping the same song, character or campaign idea consistent across different viewing environments.

As part of Sondo AI’s broader creator ecosystem, the feature also supports social distribution and future monetization opportunities, helping users turn creative output into broader audience reach and potential commercial value.

Beyond helping creators adjust videos for different platforms, the feature also changes how music video creation can begin: a static image can become a performer, and a song can become the basis for movement, scene design and visual expression. In that sense, AI Dance adds not only faster output, but also a more flexible route for creators to turn music into dance-focused video content.

The launch reflects a broader shift toward AI-assisted video production, where AI systems can understand music, generate motion and create video, making complex visual workflows faster and more accessible. For Sondo AI, AI Dance expands its suite of creator tools by adding a more social, performance-oriented layer to its music video generation and editing workflow.

Looking ahead, Sondo AI plans to continue advancing its work in music understanding, character consistency, motion generation, cinematic storytelling and video quality.

About Sondo AI

Sondo AI is an all-in-one AI music creation and visualization platform built for the next generation of music video and audio production. The platform uses advanced artificial intelligence to help users transform audio concepts into polished, cinematic music video experiences.

Serving music enthusiasts, content creators, professional artists, corporate brands and creative teams, Sondo AI provides tools for AI music video generation, smart audio-visual synchronization, real-time editing, lip-sync technology, cinematic human modeling and digital content distribution. With AI Dance, the platform adds a dedicated path for dance-based and choreography-focused visual content.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

New UAE regulatory milestone reinforces Vantage’s long-term commitment to the region

Vantage Markets (“Vantage”), a global multi-asset CFD broker, today announced that it has secured its Capital Market Authority (CMA) Category 5 licence in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy across the MENA region.

The regulatory license strengthens Vantage’s regional presence in the MENA market. This expansion is a core pillar of Vantage’s long-term growth strategy in the Middle East and North Africa. By prioritizing stringent regulatory standards, Vantage seeks to set a benchmark for financial services in the MENA region.

As the UAE continues to accelerate its trajectory as a leading global financial hub, local traders and investors are placing a greater emphasis on the transparency, governance, and security of the platforms they choose. For Vantage, securing this regulatory approval is more than a compliance milestone – it is the bedrock for deeper regional engagement, and meaningful participation in one of the world’s most dynamic financial landscapes.

“The UAE is a pivotal market in our global expansion, and securing the CMA Category 5 licence underscores our long-term commitment to the region,” said Marc Despallieres, Global Chief Executive Officer of Vantage Markets. “As the MENA market continues to mature, traders are looking beyond simple market access. They demand transparency, operational confidence, and responsible support. This milestone allows us to accelerate our growth with market trust at the very center of our approach.”

This regulatory achievement arrives as Vantage continues to scale its global footprint through continuous investments in financial technology, product innovation, and comprehensive client education. Across the MENA region, Vantage is dedicated to fostering a highly informed community, seamlessly combining global market access with education-led engagement and a steadfast focus on responsible trading practices.

Vantage’s MENA regional strategy is anchored in three core priorities: strengthening local relevance, supporting trader education, and building enduring consumer trust.

With more than 17 years of proven industry experience, Vantage, through the relevant licensed entities, provides global clients with seamless access to contracts for difference (CFDs) across major asset classes – including forex, commodities, indices, shares, and ETFs; all supported by intuitive trading platforms and a client-first ecosystem.

“This is not just a licensing milestone; it is a definitive statement of our long-term intent in the MENA financial market,” added Despallieres. “We firmly believe the next chapter of regional growth belongs to firms that effectively combine innovation with regulatory accountability, and that is precisely where Vantage intends to lead.”

About Vantage

Vantage Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to Gold, Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds, offered under the relevant licensed entities under the Vantage Markets brand.

With over 17 years of experience, Vantage provides a reliable trading platform, an award-winning mobile app, and a user-friendly trading experience.

Vantage Global Financial Services L.L.C is licensed by the United Arab Emirates CMA under Category 5 and acts solely as an introducer and not a broker or counterparty to any trades.

Risk Warning: CFDs are complex leveraged products and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Trading CFDs may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Availability of products and services described in this release is subject to jurisdictional restrictions and may not be available to residents of certain countries or regions.

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Vantage Markets
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, July 8th, 2026, FinanceWire

iLedgends B.V., a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution (EMI) serving compliance-focused industries, announces its rebrand to emoni, the new brand name of the iLedgends group.  

The new name reflects the company’s continued evolution as a specialist payments partner for businesses operating in regulated and complex sectors. An all-in-one platform to manage all your finances.  

A Name Built on Trust 

The name emoni is inspired by values shared across cultures, where it is associated with faith, trust, and confidence, principles that sit at the centre of the company’s client relationships. 

“Trust is built over time through consistency and transparency,” said Eran ten Napel, Founder and CEO of emoni “Our clients depend on us for critical payment infrastructure. The name emoni reflects the responsibility we carry and the long-term relationships we build.” 

A Strategic Milestone in the Company’s Growth 

Founded in 2022 as iLedgends, the company has developed a strong position as a payment’s infrastructure provider for compliance-intensive businesses in need of a unified platform for managing different payments. 

“Changing our name is not about changing who we are,” added ten Napel. “It is about better reflecting what we have become. We built this company to support businesses that need secure and reliable payment infrastructure to grow. emoni reflects that maturity and clarity of purpose.” 

Regulated in the Netherlands 

emoni operates under a Dutch Electronic Money Institution license and is supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank. 

This regulatory framework provides clients with the assurance that emoni operates under one of Europe’s most established financial supervisory regimes, with strict standards for compliance, safeguarding, and risk management. 

Through its EMI license, emoni offers dedicated IBAN accounts, international payment capabilities, multi-currency solutions, and onboarding processes designed for complex and regulated business models. 

Addressing Growing Challenges in Access to Payments 

Businesses in regulated industries are increasingly facing challenges when accessing banking and payment services. As compliance requirements rise, onboarding processes are becoming more detailed and time-consuming. 

De Nederlandsche Bank has noted that legitimate businesses can face difficulties accessing payment services and has stressed the importance of assessing companies based on their individual risk profile rather than applying broad restrictions by sector (DNB, 2022). 

emoni was built to address this gap by combining strong compliance standards with a detailed understanding of complex business models and payment flows. 

Built for Specialist Industries 

emoni supports businesses operating in sectors that require deeper payment and compliance expertise, including CFD brokers and other regulated financial service providers. 

These businesses depend on payment infrastructure that is fast, reliable, and built around their operational needs. 

“Our approach is based on understanding how our clients operate,” said ten Napel “We design compliance frameworks around real business models, which allows us to support clients safely and at scale.” 

Built on Trust. Designed to Scale. 

Under its new brand, emoni continues to focus on providing secure and scalable payment infrastructure for international businesses operating in regulated environments. 

The company provides: 

• Dedicated IBAN accounts under a Dutch EMI license 
• Global and local payment rails 
• Multi-currency solutions 
• Tailored payment infrastructure for specialised industries 
• Specialist compliance onboarding and risk assessment 
• Scalable payment solutions for international businesses 
• The security of a payment partner supervised by DNB 

About emoni 

emoni is a Dutch-regulated Electronic Money Institution providing secure and scalable payment solutions for compliance-focused businesses. Licensed and supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, emoni supports businesses operating in regulated and specialist sectors through tailored payment infrastructure, robust compliance frameworks, and reliable banking solutions designed for growth. 

At its core, emoni is built on trust. In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, businesses need more than access to payments, they need a partner that understands their industry, manages risk effectively, and supports long-term stability. 

emoni combines regulatory strength, operational expertise, and sector knowledge to help clients navigate evolving compliance requirements while maintaining access to reliable global payment infrastructure. 

As expectations across the financial sector continue to evolve, emoni remains committed to delivering secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions for businesses worldwide. 

References:  

De Nederlandsche Bank. (2022, December 15). Het MOB zet zich in om ongewenste neveneffecten van de-risking aan te pakken. De Nederlandsche Bank. https://www.dnb.nl/nieuws-voor-de-sector/toezicht-2022/het-mob-zet-zich-in-om-ongewenste-neveneffecten-van-de-risking-aan-te-pakken/ 

Contact

Chloe Denise Munro
www.emoni.io
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