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APh ePower Secures 2025 R&D 100 Award for Pioneering Elevator Energy Recovery

The aluminum battery leader’s Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.

KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company’s innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life’s most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.

APh ePower team received R&D100 Award at Scottdale.AZ,2025
APh ePower team received R&D100 Award at Scottdale.AZ,2025

Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.

The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.

In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.

The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower’s system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.

Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, “We’re proud to endorse APh ePower’s innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard.”For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower’s broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.

APh ePower’s website: https://www.global.aph-epower.com/

Henley & Partners: A Growing Passport Divide Reshapes Global Mobility in 2026

LONDON, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marking two decades since its inception, the Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals a widening divide between the world’s most and least mobile populations. Based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the index ranks all global passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. While a record number of passports now cluster at the top of the rankings, those at the bottom remain increasingly isolated, underscoring a growing global mobility gap.

Singapore retains its position as the world’s most powerful passport, offering visa-free access to 192 destinations. At the opposite end, Afghanistan once again ranks last, with access to just 24 destinations. The resulting 168-destination gap illustrates the scale of global mobility inequality in 2026 — a dramatic widening since 2006, when the difference between the then top-ranking US passport and Afghanistan was only 118 destinations.

“Over the past 20 years, global mobility has expanded significantly, but the benefits have been distributed unevenly,” says Dr. Christian H. Kaelin, Chairman at Henley & Partners. “Today, passport privilege plays a decisive role in shaping opportunity, security, and economic participation.”

This imbalance is intensifying even as international travel demand continues to grow. IATA forecasts that airlines will carry more than 5.2 billion passengers globally this year.

“A record number of people are expected to travel in 2026,” says IATA Director General Willie Walsh. “But as many governments look to tighten their borders, technological advances such as digital ID and digital passports should not be overlooked by policymakers. Convenient travel and secure borders are possible.”

UK Records the Steepest Year-on-Year Losses, US Back in the Top 10

Japan and South Korea rank joint 2nd in 2026, each offering visa-free access to 188 destinations. Denmark, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland follow in 3rd place with access to 186 destinations, ahead of an unprecedented group of 10 European countries tied for 4th.

Europe continues to dominate the upper tiers, with notable exceptions including UAE (5th), New Zealand (6th), Australia (7th), Canada (8th), and Malaysia (9th).

The US has returned to the Top 10 after briefly dropping out in late 2025, but this recovery masks a longer-term decline for both the US and the UK, which jointly held 1st place in 2014. Over the past year, both countries recorded their steepest annual losses in visa-free access, shedding seven and eight destinations respectively. Over the past two decades, the US has fallen six places to 10th, while the UK has dropped four places to 7th.

“Passport power ultimately reflects political stability, diplomatic credibility, and the ability to shape international rules,” says Misha Glenny, award-winning journalist and Rector of the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna. “As transatlantic relations strain and domestic politics grow more volatile, the erosion of mobility rights for countries like the US and UK is less a technical anomaly than a signal of deeper geopolitical recalibration.”

Biggest Risers and Fallers Over the Decades

The UAE stands out as the strongest performer on the Henley Passport Index over the past 20 years, adding 149 visa-free destinations since 2006 and climbing 57 places to 5th on the rankings with access to 184 destinations visa-free, driven by sustained diplomatic engagement and visa liberalization.

Countries across the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe have also made significant gains, led by Albania (+36 to 43rd), Ukraine (+34 to 30th), Serbia (+30 to 34th), and North Macedonia (+27 to 38th).

Bolivia is the only country on the index to have seen an overall decline in visa-free access over the past 20 years, falling 32 places to rank 61st in 2026.

If we consider just the past decade, Kosovo has recorded the biggest rise, climbing 38 places, while China has risen 28 places, positioning both countries as joint 59th on the index, with access to 81 destinations visa-free.

Open Borders, Closed Doors

While US passport holders enjoy visa-free access to 179 destinations, America allows only 46 nationalities to enter without a prior visa, ranking 78th globally on the Henley Openness Index — one of the widest gaps worldwide between outbound mobility and inbound access.

China, by contrast, now permits visa-free entry to 77 nationalities and ranks 62nd, following the addition of more than 40 countries over the past two years.

“There is a visible shift underway in the global balance of power, marked by China’s renewed openness and the USA’s retreat into nationalism,” says Dr. Tim Klatte, Partner at Grant Thornton China. “As countries increasingly compete for influence through mobility, openness is becoming a critical component of soft power.”

Analysis commissioned for the Henley Global Mobility Report 2026 warns that a late-2025 proposal by US Customs and Border Protection could effectively end visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens of 42 allied nations may be required to submit extensive personal, biometric, and digital data, with implementation possible as early as February.

“This level of data collection enables real-time ideological screening and creates the risk that personal information could be shared, repurposed, or weaponized,” warns Greg Lindsay, non-resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

These proposals follow the most extensive simultaneous expansion of US travel bans in modern history. From 1 January 2026, full or partial entry restrictions now apply to 39 countries.

Mobility Planning Accelerates as Risk Management Becomes a Priority

Demand for additional residence and citizenship rights continues to rise. In 2025, Henley & Partners received applications from 100 nationalities, with overall volumes up 28% year-on-year. The US is now the firm’s largest client market.

“Americans are continuing their scramble for alternative residence and citizenship amid ongoing political turbulence,” says Prof. Peter J. Spiro, Professor at Temple University Law School. “What was once seen as an extreme contingency has become a mainstream form of risk management.”

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ZTE Recognized on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has once again secured an “A” score for climate change from CDP, ranking among the top 4% of companies globally.

ZTE Recognized on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%
ZTE Recognized on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%

This marks the third consecutive year that ZTE has received CDP’s top ranking, making it the only company in mainland China to achieve this distinction for three years running in recent years. The recognition not only underscores strong international acknowledgement of ZTE’s environmental governance and climate action, but also highlights the company’s leadership as an industry pioneer in advancing the global transition toward a low-carbon economy.

CDP, an authoritative international platform for environmental information disclosure, has developed a globally recognized measurement system to assess corporate progress in climate action, transparency, and comprehensive performance. Its scores are widely used to inform investment and procurement decisions. In 2025, over 22,100 companies globally — representing more than half of the world’s market capitalization — disclosed data on climate change, forests, and water security through CDP. Receiving the highest “A” score indicates that a company ranks among the top 4% globally in climate governance, target setting, action effectiveness, and risk management capabilities.

ZTE has deeply integrated green and low-carbon principles into its development strategy, paving “green digital pathway” through four key dimensions — Green Operations, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure, and Green Empowerment — to help various industries accelerate their green transformation.

For Green Operation, ZTE implemented several energy-saving and emission-reduction initiatives, resulting in an absolute electricity savings of 45 million kWh. The company recorded a 13.4% reduction in Scope 1&2 emissions compared to the previous year. Its telecom products saw an 8.39% reduction in physical emissions intensity during the use and maintenance phase, while its terminal products achieved a 5.02% year-on-year reduction in absolute emissions over the entire product lifecycle. ZTE reduced its Scope 1&2&3 carbon emissions by 14.317 million tons in 2024 compared to 2023 levels.

For Green Supply Chain, ZTE has integrated green innovation strategy requirements into supplier management IT systems, including agreement signing, on-site audits, and performance assessments. To date, the company has conducted Corporate Social Responsibility on-site audits for over 450 production suppliers, guided 152 suppliers in completing organizational-level carbon inventories, and assisted 51 suppliers in establishing carbon reduction targets and measures.

For Green Digital Infrastructure, ZTE currently holds over 800 green patents. So far, the company has conducted carbon footprint assessments for 240 products, covering all its product categories. Through its end-to-end green solutions, ZTE continues to help global operators save over 10 billion kWh of electricity annually.

For Green Empowerment, ZTE has integrated cloud and network infrastructure, IoT, big data, AI and other cutting-edge technologies with traditional industries to achieve a win-win outcome of development and emission reduction. The company has partnered with over 2,000 leading industry players to carry out 5G-powered innovative green practices across 18 sectors — including steel, metallurgy, electronics manufacturing, ports, rail transit, mining, and power — pioneering more than 100 innovative application scenarios.

ZTE’s long-term commitment to sustainable development has been consistently recognized. The company has received official approval from the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term 1.5°C target and long-term net-zero targets, and has also been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the leading 4% of companies assessed worldwide. 

As the member of the UN Global Compact, the Global eSustainability Initiative, and COP29 Green Digital Initiative, ZTE will continue to deepen its role as a “Driver of Digital Economy”, collaborating with global partners and customers to advance towards a green and intelligent future, contributing robust efforts to address global climate change and build a sustainable, better world.

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XPENG Accelerates Global Supply Chain Localization with Independent Teams in Europe and ASEAN in 2026

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPENG is taking a decisive step in its global expansion by establishing dedicated, localized supply chain teams in Europe and ASEAN in 2026. This move deepens the company’s “In Local, For Local” strategy, building on its existing overseas production, R&D, service, and data infrastructure to form a complete operational closed-loop in key international markets.

Following the launch of localized production projects in Europe and Southeast Asia in 2025, the new independent supply chain teams will be tasked with securing and managing regional supplier resources, enhancing operational efficiency, and dramatically improving supply chain responsiveness. The ultimate goal is to establish a deeply rooted local presence that enables local production for global supply, strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of XPENG’s global industrial ecosystem.

Strategic Continuity: Closing the “Localization Loop”

The formation of localized supply chain teams marks the latest step in XPENG’s systematic overseas strategy. The company has already laid a comprehensive foundation with three overseas production projects, a European R&D center, a Middle East parts warehouse, and plans for local data centers. This new initiative completes the “localization loop,” integrating production, R&D, service, data, and now, supply chain management.

The strategy is delivering strong results. In 2025, XPENG’s overseas deliveries soared to 45,008 units, a remarkable 96% year-on-year increase. The brand is now present in 60 countries and regions worldwide.

“We are confident that in the next ten years, half of XPENG’s sales will come from global markets,” said Mr. He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG.

Driving Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Enhancing Experience

The localized supply chain structure is designed to create tangible benefits:

  • Cost Reduction: By fostering local procurement and supporting production hubs in locations like Malaysia for ASEAN and Austria for Europe, XPENG will significantly lower logistics and transportation costs.
  • Efficiency & Experience: Leveraging experience from its Middle East parts hub, the teams will optimize regional logistics networks. This will shorten delivery times and accelerate after-sales service, directly enhancing customer satisfaction and supporting further global growth.

Strategic Evolution: Global Layout, AI Empowerment, and Advanced Manufacturing

This supply chain expansion is part of a broader strategic upgrade focused on globalization, intelligence, and high-end manufacturing.

Beyond physical localization, XPENG is driving intelligent transformation by deploying AI across the supply chain. Pilot applications in team management and quality monitoring are underway, and the company is sharing low-cost AI inspection solutions and operational expertise with partners, fostering a stronger, collaborative ecosystem.

Furthermore, XPENG is leveraging its mature automotive supply chain to explore new frontiers in advanced manufacturing, including robotics and flying cars. An impressive 80% of partners from XPENG’s automotive supply chain are being utilized in these new ventures. This technology reuse and industrial extension chart a new path for upgrading the automotive supply chain into high-end manufacturing, promising more technologically advanced products for consumers globally.

About XPENG

XPENG is committed to leading the transformation of future mobility through technological exploration, positioning itself as “Explorer of Future Mobility”. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, the company operates R&D centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhaoqing, and Yangzhou, and has established intelligent manufacturing bases in Zhaoqing and Guangzhou.

XPENG pursues a global strategy for research, development, and sales, with an R&D center in the United States and subsidiaries across multiple European countries. The company adheres to full-stack in-house development of intelligent driver-assistance software and the development of core hardware, delivering an exceptional intelligent driving and riding experience for users.

On August 27, 2020, XPENG officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: XPEV), raising funds in an IPO that set a record at the time for the global new energy vehicle industry. On July 7, 2021, the company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 9868), becoming the first Chinese new-energy automaker to achieve dual primary listings in both Hong Kong and New York.

For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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ER-VIPE Simulation Game Builds Medical Students’ Soft Skillsfor Real-World Emergency Care

BANGKOK, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chulalongkorn University‘s Faculty of Medicine has developed ER-VIPE, a virtual emergency-room simulation platform designed to strengthen teamwork, communication, and critical-thinking skills among future healthcare professionals. Supported by the university’s Second Century Fund (C2F) since 2020, the program enables students from five disciplines—medicine, nursing, pharmacy, radiologic technology, and medical technology—to train together through high-pressure emergency scenarios that mirror real clinical challenges.

ER-VIPE Simulation Game Builds Medical Students’ Soft Skills  for Real-World Emergency Care
ER-VIPE Simulation Game Builds Medical Students’ Soft Skills for Real-World Emergency Care

ER-VIPE is integrated into the Interprofessional Collaboration for Patient Safety course held at the Chulalongkorn Healthcare Advanced Multi-Profession Simulation Center. Players assume different professional roles through avatars and work as a team to triage and treat diverse cases under strict time limits. Although game-based, the training emphasizes serious skill-building: leadership, clear communication, mutual support, and situational awareness, based on TeamSTEPPS—an internationally recognized framework for improving patient-safety outcomes.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Khuansiri Narajeenron, the creator of ER-VIPE, stresses that strong clinical skills alone are not enough. “If we don’t communicate or see the bigger picture, medical errors will occur,” she said, noting that collaborative thinking remains a global challenge in healthcare. Research from the program shows improved teamwork, reduced stress, better communication, and increased resilience among students who train with ER-VIPE.

The platform was developed through interdisciplinary collaboration, including Architecture, Engineering, and Communication Arts, to accurately map emergency-room workflows. ER-VIPE currently features three patented scenes: a COVID-era respiratory-failure case, cardiac ischemia requiring resuscitation, and a crowded ER scenario emphasizing patient flow, prioritization, and cross-disciplinary coordination. National-level gamers, pre-clinical students, and even administrators have been able to use the system after a brief orientation.

The training has expanded beyond undergraduates to include first-year medical residents, graduate students, and multidisciplinary hospital staff. The program has demonstrated significant benefits, including shifts from “silo thinking” to system-based thinking and measurable reductions in treatment errors. Interest has also grown among rural-doctor training programs, highlighting ER-VIPE’s potential to support nationwide healthcare development.

A fourth scene—focused on accidents in older adults, including ethical considerations and AI-based soft-skill assessment—is now underway with support from the Chulalongkorn Innovation Fund. Expected to be completed this year, it will be the world’s first simulation of its kind.

Ultimately, ER-VIPE aims to cultivate healthcare teams who communicate better, think together, and deliver safer, more effective care.

Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/276022/

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Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS 2026

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Digital Power held the Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS Launch 2026, themed “All-Scenario Grid-Forming, Unleashing AI, and Forging Excellence: Advance Renewables as Main Energy Sources.” Eric Zhong, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Smart PV & ESS Product Line, Huawei Digital Power, unveiled the trends along with the accompanying white paper, providing insights and practical paths for accelerating PV, wind, and energy storage systems (ESS) as main energy sources of renewable power systems while promoting high-quality industry development.

Huawei released the Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS
Huawei released the Top 10 Trends of Smart PV & ESS

Zhong noted that the industry is now entering a phase of deeper value creation, shifting from single-point innovations to integrated advances. Drawing on its expertise in PV and energy storage, Huawei released the top 10 trends.

Trend 1: PV+wind+ESS Synergy Will Enable Renewables to Become Predictable, Controllable, Stable Power Sources

Future utility-scale PV+wind+ESS plants must have five core characteristics: two pillars (stable and controllable power generation and costs) and three elements (independent operation with 100% renewables, full-link intelligent collaboration, and high safety and quality throughout the lifecycle).

Trend 2: Grid-forming ESS Will Become a Key Support for Ensuring Power Grid Stability and Balance

Grid-forming ESSs are becoming ubiquitous. They smooth out fluctuations in renewable power generation, enhance power supply stability, participate in energy markets, and provide ancillary services such as frequency regulation and peak shaving.

Trend 3: Generation-grid-load-storage Synergy Will Drive Regional Autonomy and Global Coordination of Power Supply

The AI-powered intelligent dispatch technology makes possible the in-depth collaboration and efficient coordination among power generation, grid, load, and ESS.

Trend 4: In the Residential PV+ESS Scenario, Transition AI-enabled to AI-native, Delivering the Optimal Energy Experience

In residential PV+ESS scenarios, products are evolving from AI-enabled to AI-native. AI is fully embedded in the design, experience, and O&M phases, moving beyond a basic strategy of maximum self-consumption to a proactive strategy of optimal energy experience.

Trend 5: High Frequency and Density Will Drive an Increase in PV+ESS Device Power Density

The power density of PV inverters and PCSs is expected to increase by more than 40% in the next few years. This will greatly improve the quality and efficiency of PV+ESS systems.

Trend 6: High Voltage and Reliability Will Drive LCOE Reduction

Better voltage resilience in key components and insulation materials is accelerating the shift toward high-voltage architectures. Meanwhile, safety measures are moving from reactive response to proactive prevention.

Trend 7: Battery ≠ ESS, System-level Battery Management Is Essential to Safe and Stable Operation

Digital technologies are used to accurately and reliably manage batteries from cells to systems. This is essential for higher discharge capacity, enhanced safety, longer service life, and simplified O&M of ESSs, which has become a basic requirement for a high-quality ESS.

Trend 8: A Mature Grid-forming Technology System Will Accelerate the Construction of a Renewable Energy System

The grid-forming ESS is evolving from a “passive follower” to an “active architect” of the power grid. Grid-forming technologies move beyond single-function roles toward systematic, deeply integrated applications.

Trend 9: AI Agents Will Enable Renewable Power Plant Automation

AI agents will be integrated into renewable energy plants at an ever-increasing pace. Cloud-edge-device synergy will help achieve power plant automation.

Trend 10: Safety Quantification Will Drive Safety Capability Improvement Across the Energy Storage Industry

ESS safety is shifting from sample-based checks to comprehensive, system-level assessments across the entire lifecycle. By defining measurable safety indicators and continuously enhancing capabilities to meet rated requirements, the industry can finally resolve long-standing issues.

Thai Authorities Seize 169 Kilograms of Ivory Smuggled Across Mekong from Laos

2 suspects were arrested by Thai authorities when they were smuggling160 kilograms of ivory. (Picture by Matichon Online)

Thai authorities have intercepted and seized more than 160 kilograms of ivory smuggled across the Mekong River from the Lao side, arresting two suspects in Bueng Kan Province.

According to local media reports from Bueng Kan Province, the seizure took place on the evening of 11 January in Ban Kou Mak Phang, Tha Dok Kham subdistrict, Bueng Khong Long district.

Military officers said they received intelligence around 7:00 pm that a group was attempting to smuggle goods across the border to evade customs controls. Security forces, including police and local administrators, were deployed to monitor the riverbank.

During the operation, officers spotted a long-tail boat crossing from the Lao side of the Mekong and docking near a pre-arranged meeting point, where around 10 people were waiting to receive the cargo. When authorities moved in to inspect the boat, it quickly fled back toward Laos, while individuals on the Thai riverbank scattered.

Officers detained two suspects, aged 21 and 18, both local residents. A subsequent search of the area uncovered nine abandoned blue plastic bags containing 55 ivory tusks weighing a combined 169 kilograms.

During questioning, the suspects told authorities they had been hired to carry the bags from the boat to shore for 200 baht (around USD 5.70) per bag, claiming they believed the contents were bamboo.

Thai officials have charged the suspects with possession of protected wildlife products without a permit, illegal import or export of animal remains without inspection, and smuggling prohibited goods. Both men have been handed over to investigators, while authorities continue efforts to identify and apprehend those behind the cross-border trafficking operation.

The case highlights ongoing concerns over wildlife trafficking along the Mekong River, a known route for illegal cross-border trade.

HTX Launches SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition Round 2, Offering a 10,000 USDT Prize Pool

PANAMA CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, has officially launched Round 2 of the SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition. This event invites users to engage in both spot and futures trading for a chance to share a 10,000 USDT prize pool. The competition is designed to boost activity across key SunPump ecosystem tokens while providing traders with additional incentives and diversified market opportunities.

Round 2 runs from 10:00 (UTC) on January 5 to 10:00 (UTC) on January 18, 2026. During the period, users can participate by visiting the official event pages and trading designated SunPump ecosystem tokens in either the spot or futures markets. Eligible participants will be ranked based on their trading volume and rewarded accordingly.

Two Trading Tracks Covering Spot and Futures Markets

Spot Trading Competition

Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/assetactivity/web/tradinggame?activityId=571

Reward Pool: 5,000 USDT

Eligible Tokens: TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, NFT, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT.

To further incentivize participation, margin trading volumes for the designated tokens will be calculated at three times their actual volume when determining leaderboard rankings, increasing users’ chances of earning rewards.

Futures Trading Competition

Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/mars/web/activity-center?callId=176760066398921

Eligible Contracts: USDT-margined perpetual contracts for TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, and SUNDOG.

Participants can earn rewards through two categories:

  • First-time futures traders on HTX who complete an eligible trade can receive instant rewards in $HTX tokens out of an 1,000 USDT prize pool.
  • Active traders with sufficient cumulative trading volume will compete on the leaderboard to share a 5,000 USDT futures prize pool, with top-ranked users receiving higher allocations.

Strengthening the Link Between HTX and the SunPump Ecosystem

The launch of SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition underscores HTX’s continued commitment to supporting high-potential blockchain ecosystems and expanding diversified trading scenarios for users. By integrating spot and futures markets around SunPump-related assets, HTX aims to enhance liquidity, encourage broader ecosystem participation, and provide users with more dynamic ways to engage with emerging on-chain narratives.

Looking ahead, HTX will continue to deepen its collaboration with the SunPump ecosystem and introduce more interactive trading events, reinforcing its role as a global Web3 gateway that connects users with innovative projects and meaningful market opportunities.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.