<p>➀ CAST launches a new SM4 Cipher IP Core for ASIC/FPGA designs, compliant with China's national standard (GB/T 7-2016);</p><p>➁ The hardware-optimized core provides high throughput (25 Gbps+ on 7nm) and low latency for cybersecurity applications like VPNs and payment systems;</p><p>➂ Enhances data protection with 128-bit security and various operation modes, positioning CAST as a security IP leader for Chinese and global markets.</p>