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GIBO.ai Transforms Aerial Mobility Data into AI-Driven Intelligence Services for Industry, Energy, and Sustainability Markets

HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIBO Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIBO), Asia’s leading innovation-driven AI ecosystem, today announced the next phase of its AI aviation roadmap, extending the GIBO.ai Calculation Engine beyond flight operations to deliver AI-powered aerial intelligence and data analytics services for commercial, industrial, and sustainability-focused markets.

Building on its expansion into scalable AI-powered eVTOL platforms, GIBO is now positioning aerial systems as data-generating intelligence assets, capable of producing high-value insights that support infrastructure planning, environmental assessment, energy optimization, and ESG-driven decision-making.

From Flight Platforms to Intelligence Services

Modern eVTOL aircraft generate vast volumes of real-time data, including environmental sensing, terrain imaging, flight dynamics, and operational telemetry. Through the GIBO.ai Calculation Engine, this raw data is transformed into structured, actionable intelligence that can be applied across multiple industries.

Rather than treating aerial vehicles solely as mobility solutions, GIBO.ai enables them to function as intelligent data nodes, continuously capturing and analyzing information from the physical world. This shift allows aerial operations to deliver ongoing analytical value long after each mission is completed.

AI Calculation Converts Aerial Data into Actionable Insights

The GIBO.ai Calculation Engine applies advanced AI models to interpret aerial data streams, enabling precise analysis of terrain conditions, infrastructure integrity, environmental patterns, and operational risk. By combining real-time computation with post-mission analytics, the system produces insights that are both immediate and longitudinal.

These AI-calculated outputs can support use cases such as infrastructure inspection, energy asset monitoring, geological assessment, environmental impact analysis, and site-planning optimization. As a result, enterprises gain deeper visibility into physical environments that are traditionally difficult, costly, or time-consuming to assess.

Supporting Sustainability, ESG, and Green Economy Applications

A core focus of this initiative is the application of AI-derived aerial intelligence to sustainability and environmental performance measurement. GIBO.ai enables organizations to quantify environmental conditions, monitor change over time, and validate operational impact with data-driven confidence.

By converting aerial observations into verifiable datasets, the platform supports ESG reporting, sustainability benchmarking, and compliance with emerging environmental standards. This positions GIBO.ai as a foundational intelligence layer for companies seeking to integrate environmental accountability into their operations.

“The true value of AI-powered aviation lies in the intelligence it produces.”

“Aerial platforms are becoming one of the most efficient ways to observe and understand the physical world,” said Zelt Kueh, CEO of GIBO Holdings Ltd.
“With the GIBO.ai Calculation Engine, flight data evolves into intelligence services that industries can rely on for planning, optimization, and sustainability. This is where AI moves beyond mobility and becomes a decision-making engine for the green economy.”

A Scalable Intelligence Model for Multiple Industries

The aerial intelligence services enabled by GIBO.ai are designed to scale across sectors, supporting energy infrastructure, environmental services, logistics planning, smart-city development, and future mobility ecosystems. As data accumulates over time, the AI models continue to learn, improving accuracy, predictive capability, and long-term value.

This data-centric approach complements GIBO’s broader vision of integrating AI across air and ground mobility systems, enabling a unified intelligence framework that connects transportation, infrastructure, and sustainability analytics.

About GIBO Holdings Limited

GIBO Holdings Ltd. is a unique and integrated AIGC animation streaming platform with extensive functionalities provided to both viewers and creators that serves a broad community of young people across Asia to create, publish, share and enjoy AI-generated animation video content. With over 83 million registered users and advanced AI-powered tools, GIBO seeks to redefine the landscape of digital content creation.

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RoboSense Ranked No.1 in Global 3D LiDAR Sales Volume for Robotic Lawn Mowers

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RoboSense (02498 HKEX), a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, has been ranked No.1 in the 2025 3D LiDAR Sales Volume for Global Robotic Lawn Mowers by OFweek. Leveraging the generational-leading advantages of its digital LiDAR, such as the E1R, RoboSense has established deep partnerships with multiple global leading robotic lawn mower companies, including Mammotion and Segway Navimow. These collaborations have set a new benchmark for the next-generation boundary-free intelligent robotic lawn mowers driving industry development.

RoboSense’s strong performance in the robotic lawn mower segment also drove record-breaking sales growth of its LiDAR products in the robotics sector in 2025, achieving an annual sales volume of 303,000 units—a year-on-year increase of 1141.8%. According to the Gaogong Industry Research Institute (GGII), “2025 Sales Volume Ranking of 3D LiDAR for Robotics in China,” RoboSense ranked No.1 for LiDAR sales volume in the robotics sector, demonstrating leadership across both niche segments and the overall robotics market.

2025 LiDAR Sales Volume in the Global  Robotic Lawn Mower Market
2025 LiDAR Sales Volume in the Global Robotic Lawn Mower Market

The robotic lawn mower segment was the fastest-growing robot category in 2025. According to IDC, in the first half of 2025 alone, global shipments of robotic lawn mowers reached 2.343 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 327.2%. In this process, RoboSense’s digital LiDAR, leveraging its self-developed SPAD-SoC and VCSEL digital chip architecture for high performance and reliability, has become a key driver in enabling perception upgrades and supporting market growth for robotic lawn mowers.

The E1R, the world’s first fully solid-state digital LiDAR for robotics, features a 90° ultra-wide vertical FOV and 144 beams, allowing precise detection of small ground obstacles, terrain changes, and fence edges—facilitating accurate localization, mapping, and navigation for robotic lawn mowers. Its fully solid-state design ensures resilience to vibration, bumps, and shocks, improving operational stability on rough terrain by up to three times. Built to automotive-grade standards, the E1R has passed more than 60 reliability tests, including UV aging, salt spray, and electromagnetic compatibility, and can reliably operate in harsh conditions such as rain and dust. With an outdoor service life of up to 8 years, far exceeding industry standards, it serves as the optimal perception partner for all-weather, all-condition robotic lawn mower operation.

Product Introduction – E1R
Product Introduction – E1R

Leveraging its leading digital LiDAR products, RoboSense has become a core partner for multiple global leading robotic lawn mower companies. As the global market penetration of robotic lawn mowers continues to grow, the application of LiDAR is expected to enter a new phase of rapid expansion, with RoboSense poised to capitalize on its first-mover advantage and lead the way into the next era of strong growth.

Source:

OFWEEK, “2025 Global 3D LiDAR Sales Volume Ranking for Robotic Lawn Mowers”

Gaogong Industry Research Institute (GGII), “2025 Sales Volume Ranking of 3D LiDAR for Robotics in China“

About RoboSense

RoboSense (02498 HKEX), founded in 2014, is an AI-driven robotics technology company that supplies core components and solutions for the robotics market, committed to “Become the global leader in robotics technology platforms.” Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the company has offices in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hong Kong; Stuttgart in Germany; Detroit and Silicon Valley in the United States.

Sunmi Cuts Clutter and Boosts Speed with New All-in-One Mobile Terminal & Scanner-Printer

SINGAPORE, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Business Challenge: Stores today face dual pressures: the need for faster, more flexible customer service beyond fixed counters, and the demand for simpler, more reliable back-end operations. Cluttered workstations with multiple devices hinder efficiency and agility.

Sunmi’s Solution: Sunmi addresses these core challenges with two purpose-built hardware products designed for resilience and workflow integration.

The V3 PLUS All-in-One Mobile Terminal represents a significant evolution in Sunmi’s handheld series. It now features an industrial-grade scan engine for superior performance on damaged, low-quality, or distant barcodes, making it reliable in demanding environments such as retail stockrooms or outdoor settings. Its refined ergonomic design ensures comfort during extended mobile use. By integrating robust scanning, payment processing, and a high-speed printer into one rugged device, the V3 PLUS enables staff to complete the entire transaction loop anywhere—transforming any employee into a fully capable, mobile service point.

For fixed, high-volume stations, Sunmi introduces the 80MM Label Printer. Its key innovation is the merging of a scanner and a thermal printer into a single, compact unit. This eliminates the need for separate devices and associated cable clutter, requiring only a single USB cable for both power and data. This streamlined design ensures consistent, fast processing for critical tasks at main checkouts or kitchen expo areas.

Strategic Value: Together, these tools create a more adaptive and robust operation. The V3 PLUS handles agile, in-the-moment engagements and complex scanning tasks, while the 80MM Label Printer anchors high-volume hub operations. Both connect to Sunmi’s Device Management Platform for centralized monitoring and control. This combined approach empowers businesses to build operations that are not only more efficient but also more resilient to varying demands, ultimately enhancing the experience for both customers and employees.

Mantle to Introduce New RWA Trading Capabilities and Sports Fan Economies with Fluxion, VOOI, SCOR in Upcoming Jan Livestream

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mantle, the high-performance distribution and liquidity layer connecting TradFi and on-chain finance, announced the January edition of its monthly livestream series, Mantle State of Mind – Episode 05. Titled “2026: The Next Wave of MoMNTum with New Builders on Mantle,” the session brings together Mantle’s core team and a new wave of ecosystem builders to kick off the year with forward-looking perspectives on product, growth, and ecosystem expansion.

Mantle to Introduce New RWA Trading Capabilities and Sports Fan Economies with Fluxion, VOOI, SCOR in Upcoming Jan Livestream
Mantle to Introduce New RWA Trading Capabilities and Sports Fan Economies with Fluxion, VOOI, SCOR in Upcoming Jan Livestream

As the first community-facing broadcast of 2026, Episode 05 is designed as an insightful, multi-angle conversation with newly onboarded teams offering real perspectives across trading infrastructure, gaming and fan economies, and RWA-native products. Viewers will hear directly from builders on why they chose Mantle, how they are building here, and how Mantle supports them across GTM, distribution, and growth.

Reviewing Monthly progress across Mantle Ecosystem

The session opens with a January Review for Mantle, spotlighting key metrics, ecosystem highlights, and early signals from Mantle’s Global Hackathon offering a consolidated view of how Mantle’s distribution-layer strategy is translating into real on-chain growth.

New Builders on Mantle: Different Angles, One Ecosystem

 A core segment of the episode introduces newly onboarded ecosystem partners and the use cases they bring to Mantle:

  • SCOR is transforming the sports industry by building an on-chain fan economy where tokenized sports IP meets programmable fandom.
  • VOOI is a next-generation trading marketplace powered by chain abstraction.
  • Fluxion DEX is a full-stack, Mantle-native DEX purpose-built for RWA trading.

 Through live conversations, audiences will explore how next-generation trading, gaming, and RWA products are being built on Mantle and how these teams plan to collaborate within the ecosystem to scale real adoption.

The builders shared their excitement for joining Mantle and the livestream:

“Mantle gives us the performance and ecosystem reach we need to turn sports fandom into something truly on-chain,” said Tom Mizzone, the founder of SCOR, “We’re excited to share this journey with the community.”

“We chose Mantle because it aligns with our vision of seamless, chain-abstracted trading,” said Egrr, Head of BD from VOOI, “This livestream is a great chance to connect with builders and users shaping what’s next.”

“Fluxion is proud to be building on Mantle to align their RWA vision,” said Sham W, Marketing Lead of Fluxion, “Joining this session lets us show how RWA trading can scale when infrastructure and ecosystem move together.”

Community Airdrop Activation

 To encourage real-time participation, viewers are invited to ask questions directly to hosts and guests. Active participants will be eligible for special airdrop provided by SCOR, reinforcing Mantle’s community-first approach and rewarding engagement during the livestream.

About Mantle

Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.

With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP-Succinct.

For more information about Mantle, please visit: mantle.xyz
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About SCOR

SCOR provides on-chain infrastructure and a tokenization framework that turns sports IP and fan engagement into programmable, composable assets, opening new monetization and insight channels for rights holders and giving fans verifiable ownership and utility.

SCOR brings together an ecosystem of 2,000+ athletes, teams, and leagues, serving around 2M end users across multiple Web3 game titles, and shaping the future of the $500B global sports IP market.

Website: https://scor.io
Whitepaper: https://scor.io/whitepaper
X: https://x.com/SCORProtocol  
TG: https://t.me/scortoken

About VOOI

VOOI is a Unified Trading App that provides a single access to Crypto and RWA (Real-World Asset) Perp and Spot markets, powered by Chain Abstraction. By aggregating markets and liquidity, VOOI simplifies the complexity of trading and unlocks gasless no-bridge cross-chain trading.

One Balance – One Interface – All Markets. VOOI provides a CEX-grade trading experience without compromising the decentralization principles.

Website: https://vooi.io
Trading App: https://app.vooi.io
X: https://x.com/vooi_io
Telegram: https://t.me/vooi_app

About Fluxion

Fluxion Network is the native liquidity infrastructure on Mantle, specifically engineered for the RWA (Real-World Asset) era. By pioneering a Hybrid Liquidity Model that integrates V2/V3 AMM pools with a high-precision RFQ Orderbook, Fluxion delivers institutional-grade execution and unmatched capital efficiency.

Moving beyond the traditional DEX model, Fluxion serves as a modular, RWA-Optimized foundation designed to support the next generation of asset-backed finance and on-chain market scaling.

Website: https://app.fluxion.network
Docs: https://fluxion-network.gitbook.io/fluxion-network
X: https://x.com/Fluxion_dex 

Jointly Charging the Road Ahead | Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On January 16, Huawei released the Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026. Wang Zhiwu, President of Huawei Smart Charging Network Domain, comprehensively interpreted the industry and technological trends.

Jointly Charging the Road Ahead | Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026
Jointly Charging the Road Ahead | Huawei Releases Top 10 Trends of Charging Network Industry 2026

Trend 1: High-Quality Development

From passenger vehicles to commercial vehicles, “high quality” has become a must for ultra-fast charging infrastructure, driving large-scale upgrade of legacy charging devices to meet the energy needs of different vehicle models. High-quality development will extend from “cities of ultra-fast charging” to “cities of megawatt charging” through unified planning, standards, supervision, and O&M, enabling industry partners to turn high quality into high returns.

Trend 2: Comprehensive Ultra-Fast Charging

Ultra-fast-charging vehicle models, once premium necessities, will be embraced by everyone. The extensive application of third-generation power semiconductor materials and high-C-rate traction batteries will further increase the market share of ultra-fast-charging vehicles. Megawatt-charging commercial vehicles will dominate the market.

Trend 3: Megawatt-Scale Logistics Electrification

The “fuel-to-electricity” conversion for viable business will rapidly expand HGVs from limited, closed applications to widespread, all-scenario adoption. The cost reduction of traction batteries and the innovation of megawatt charging technologies will make megawatt-scale logistics electrification an unstoppable trend, bringing significant economic and social values.

Trend 4: Hundred-Megawatt-Scale Stations

In the trend of electrified logistics, 100 MW-scale charging stations will become the essential infrastructure for high-throughput operations. Factors such as technical strengths, competitive electricity pricing, and scalable deployment will unlock powerful cluster effects and secure long-term, sustainable profitability for charging station investments.

Trend 5: Security and Trustworthiness

Compared with passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles require higher charging power and a greater proportion of energy storage system (ESS) capacity in charging stations. Therefore, security and trustworthiness will become fundamental requirements for charging networks. The comprehensive electrical safety protection architecture will seamlessly safeguard people, vehicles, and chargers, reinforced by a robust cybersecurity foundation.

Trend 6: Liquid-Cooled Ultra-Fast Charging

Liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging delivers superior heat dissipation and protection, enabling reliable performance across increasingly distributed charging scenarios. In contrast, conventional air-cooled systems struggle in demanding environments such as high heat, humidity, salt fog, and heavy dust. In the future, the liquid cooling technology will be applied in vehicles and chargers, enabling efficient megawatt charging and contributing to overall vehicle cost reduction.

Trend 7: DC-Based ESS+Charger

A DC-based ESS+charger system can effectively increase power capacity, helping customers quickly and cost-effectively deploy ultra-fast charging stations, even in locations with limited grid power. This system is ideal for upgrading legacy low-capacity stations, enabling ultra-fast charging stations to be rapidly repurposed or newly deployed with minimal grid power, and maximizing the capability to meet vehicle charging demands.

Trend 8: Modular Station Construction

The station-level modular solution is built for engineering construction and device commissioning, adapting to a wide range of charging scenarios. Its low cost, rapid deployment, and easy relocation make it a flexible choice, while its durable design ensures long-term value and protection for investors.

Trend 9: Campus Microgrid

The grid-forming PV+ESS system integrates the liquid-cooled ultra-fast charging technology, and can operate in on-grid or off-grid mode. This forms a one-stop “PV+ESS+charger+vehicle+network” solution that boosts power capacity, maximizes the use of green energy, and enhances revenue through time-of-use arbitrage.

Trend 10: AI Empowerment

The intelligent evolution of charging networks will enable seamless collaboration across networks, stations, chargers, and vehicles. By breaking down digital silos, it will elevate the end-to-end charging experience for vehicle owners and enhance overall logistics and transportation efficiency.

Huawei will continue to work with partners to accelerate the rollout of seamless, high-quality ultra-fast charging networks, and capture opportunities of mobility electrification.

 

Global Times: How Xiaomi’s EV factory becomes a ‘must-see’ for global visitors

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Molten aluminum glows briefly before disappearing into a steel mold. Seconds later, a single, solid vehicle structure emerges – still hot, still humming. This is die casting, a manufacturing method long used in the auto industry: metal is melted, injected into a mold under extreme pressure, held until solidified, then cooled and finished into high-strength automotive components.

The principle is straightforward, while the execution is not.

Inside Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (EV) Hyperfactory in Beijing, a die-casting machine with 9,100 tons of clamping force and a total weight of 718 tons compresses what were once 72 separate parts into a single structural unit. The result is a stronger body frame – and a sharply simplified production process.

For Lucy, a visitor from the US, the scale and precision of the operation were striking. “It’s my first time visiting a car manufacturing company, and I thought it was incredible,” she said. From the start of the tour, she watched aluminum ingots turn into car frames, while robotic arms handled assembly and sensors tracked each step of the process in real time.

Powered by scale and automation, the Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory has increasingly become what locals describe as a “must-see industrial site” in Beijing, drawing visitors from both China and abroad. According to Ma Lan, chief of staff of Xiaomi EV and GM of General Management Department of Xiaomi Yizhuang Region, the facility has so far hosted more than 400 organized visits for guests spanning over 70 countries and regions, including foreign officials, industry experts, media representatives, investors, key suppliers, and business partners.

Such digitally driven, intelligent factories are not isolated cases in China. The Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory has become one of the key windows through which the outside world observes the evolution of China’s advanced manufacturing sector.

Global attention

Covering an area of 718,000 square meters – roughly the size of the Forbidden City – the Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory operates at a pace where one new-energy vehicle rolls off the line every 76 seconds. Smarter, more flexible, and more energy-efficient: these are the defining traits of the modern auto plant. Digital technologies now span the entire production chain, while artificial intelligence and robotics are reshaping manufacturing logic at unprecedented speed.

Traveling through the heart of the body workshop by shuttle, what stands out is not a single robotic arm in motion, but more than 700 robots working in coordinated precision. Across more than 200 key processes, automation has reached 100 percent, according to a factory representative.

For many foreign visitors, the Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory offers a first close-up look at China’s EV manufacturing capabilities. Rohan, a visitor from Columbia University in New York, described the experience as “incredible.”

He noted that the factory tour, showroom, and even the on-site go-kart track were both engaging and informative. Watching aluminum transform into finished vehicles on highly automated lines highlighted, in his words, the system’s organization, efficiency, and flexibility.

Foreign visitors are not limited to students or car enthusiasts. Diplomats and automotive executives have also been frequent guests.

In November 2024, more than 30 diplomatic envoys and trade officials from 18 countries – including Argentina, Egypt, Austria, Germany, Singapore, Turkey, and Indonesia – visited the Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory. The vehicle design, production efficiency, and hands-on experience with the high-speed SU7 Ultra left a strong impression on many of them, according to an article published on the website of Foreign Affairs Office of the Beijing Municipal Government.

Huub Buise, minister counselor at the Dutch Embassy in China, said he was impressed by Xiaomi’s EV Hyperfactory and saw significant potential for deeper China–Europe cooperation in new energy. Mahmoud Tialab, second secretary at the Egyptian Embassy in China, said the plant stood out among those he had visited, adding that Egypt is already in contact with Xiaomi to explore possible cooperation, according to the article.

Recalling numerous overseas visitors to the facility, Ma shared a memorable story with the Global Times. In late October 2025, a Jamaican government delegation visiting China for disaster prevention and mitigation exchanges made a special stop at the factory. “They were immediately drawn to our Emerald Green model,” Ma said. “They told us the color closely resembles the green in Jamaica’s national flag, which made them feel an instant connection.” Delegation members repeatedly asked when the vehicle would enter the Jamaican market and said they would be among the first buyers, she noted.

World-class benchmark

The Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory moved from groundbreaking to completion in just 14 months, and work on its second and third phases is now progressing steadily. Analysts say the pace reflects China’s execution efficiency and manufacturing innovation during its broader industrial transition.

Another visiting student named Evert from Columbia University noted that what stood out most was the speed at which the entire manufacturing system had been built. “That this can be done from the ground up in such a short time really speaks volumes,” he said, citing China’s strengths in manufacturing coordination, efficiency, and technological integration.

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi began as a consumer electronics company focused on smartphones and home appliances. On July 8, 2024, founder and CEO Lei Jun announced on social media that Xiaomi’s next-generation smartphone smart factory in Beijing’s Changping district had officially begun operations. The facility has an annual capacity of 10 million flagship phones, and has been certified as a national-level intelligent manufacturing benchmark enterprise.

A Financial Times report has noted that Xiaomi’s pivot from an asset-light consumer electronics business to a manufacturing high-flyer aligns with the Chinese government’s call for domestic companies to develop new quality productive forces.

From a broader perspective, the transition also fits into China’s medium-term development blueprint, as the Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development stated that China should promote technological transformation and upgrading to shift toward digital and intelligent development in the manufacturing sector, develop smart, green, and service-oriented manufacturing, and work faster to transform industrial models and enterprises’ organizational forms.

“Xiaomi’s rise could probably happen only in China,” the Wall Street Journal wrote in an article on February 28, 2025. Chinese EV makers control nearly every aspect of manufacturing and can turn to domestic suppliers for most of their materials and parts, said the article, noting that this makes their operations more efficient than those of non-Chinese car manufacturers, which depend on a global supply chain that is susceptible to delays, price fluctuations and logistical hiccups.

The Diplomat magazine recently said China chose openness over protectionism in its EV industry and introduced foreign competitors such as Tesla to spur domestic innovation. Ma told the Global Times that executives from leading global automakers – including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Ferrari – have visited the factory for exchanges.

“This provides us with an excellent learning opportunity,” she said. “At the same time, these executives gain a more comprehensive understanding of China’s market demands and innovation rhythm.” Such two-way observation and dialogue are laying the groundwork for deeper industrial collaboration in the future.

Ma also noted that Xiaomi EV plans to enter overseas markets by 2027. Looking ahead, the factory’s openness carries a clear strategic significance: it acts like a prism, reflecting global recognition of China’s ability to reshape high-end manufacturing through intelligence and sustainability, while also signaling the world’s shared expectation for a more efficient, sustainable, and collaboratively open industrial future.

 

BingX Becomes Scuderia Ferrari HP’s First-Ever Crypto Exchange Partner

PANAMA CITY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, today announced a multi-year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, marking BingX’s first motorsport collaboration and Scuderia Ferrari HP’s first-ever collaboration with a crypto exchange brand. This historic alliance brings together two global brands known for pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation.

Partnering with Scuderia Ferrari HP marks a defining milestone in BingX’s global expansion strategy. As one of the world’s most iconic motorsport teams, Scuderia Ferrari HP embodies precision, ambition, and continuous pursuit of excellence, values that mirror BingX’s vision as it continues to scale its platform and community. The collaboration solidifies BingX’s position as a top-of-mind brand in the crypto landscape and signals the company’s long-term commitment to world-class partnerships and innovation.

Daniel Lai, Chief Business Officer at BingX, commented: “This partnership is more than a landmark. Partnering with Scuderia Ferrari HP sets a new benchmark for BingX. Scuderia Ferrari HP’s discipline, precision, and relentless pursuit of excellence mirror the values we strive for as a global exchange. This partnership challenges us to elevate everything we build, every experience we deliver, and every user we serve around the world.”

Lorenzo Giorgetti, Chief Racing Revenue Officer of Scuderia Ferrari HP said: “We are pleased to welcome BingX as Scuderia Ferrari HP’s first crypto exchange partner. This collaboration reflects our willingness to embrace emerging technologies that align with our forward-looking philosophy. As we approach a new era in motorsport with the 2026 FIA regulations, this alliance demonstrates our readiness to explore cutting-edge innovation both on and off the track, while remaining true to our heritage of precision and pursuit of excellence. By selecting BingX as our first partner in the crypto exchange space, we recognize the transformative potential of this sector and the opportunity to connect with wider global audiences through new digital experiences.”

Over the coming years, fans can expect to engage with BingX across a variety of Scuderia Ferrari HP events, digital platforms, global content, and exclusive experiences as the partnership evolves. This multi-year collaboration sets the tone for a new period of global ambition for BingX: One defined by breakthrough partnerships, world-class brand alignment, and a commitment to shaping the future of the industry.

About BingX 

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3-AI company, serving a global community of over 40 million users. With a comprehensive suite of AI-powered products and services, including derivatives, spot trading, and copy trading, BingX caters to the evolving needs of users across all experience levels, from beginners to professionals. Committed to building a trustworthy and intelligent trading platform, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance and confidence. BingX has been the principal partner of Chelsea Football Club since 2024 and became the first official crypto exchange partner of Scuderia Ferrari HP in 2026.

For more information, please visit: https://bingx.com/

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou to Unveil 2026 Roadmap in Keynote Heralding New Era for Digital Finance

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the first major keynote of the year featuring co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou. The livestream is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at 8:00 AM UTC. Titled “BUIDLing a New Financial Era,” the highly anticipated keynote teases game-changing innovations, and will touch on Bybit’s transformative 2025 and the exchange’s vision for redefining digital finance in 2026 and beyond.

How to Join

Bybit’s CEO keynote of 2026 will cover several key focus areas, including Bybit’s regulatory journey and candid reflections of 2025, the expansion of Bybit’s footprint in 2026, the evolution in Bybit Institution and other professional services, the launch and development of Bybit Alpha and Bybit TradFi‘s product suite, and updates on the MNT ecosystem integration.

The co-founder and CEO will also showcase upcoming innovations and platform improvements designed to advance an inclusive future of financial services. The livestream will cover algorithmic and user experience upgrades driven by community feedback to address customer pain points, alongside a deep dive into Bybit’s performance and key takeaways from the October 11, 2025 crash, championing Bybit’s core value of “Listen, Care, Improve.” The livestream promises actionable insights for traders and stakeholders.

In conjunction with the keynote address, registered livestream participants stand to earn from a 10,000 USDT prize pool, including a slew of benefits for new and existing Bybit users, rewarding active participation and interaction from January 15, 2026 until the conclusion of the livestream.

Championing values of transparency, growth-mindset, and inclusivity, Bybit is committed to communicating strategic priorities and staying in close touch with user demands in real time. The long-running CEO keynote tradition underscores Bybit’s commitment to open dialogue with its community, ensuring that the platform’s evolution reflects the needs and aspirations of the over 80 million users who are building the future of finance together.

Interested viewers can register for the livestream now. Early registration is encouraged as certain rewards are available to subscribers who sign up before the event begins. Eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply to all Bybit livestream rewards and giveaways. For further information on the 10,000 USDT, users may visit: Keynote with Ben: BUIDLing a new financial era. Win a share of 10,000 USDT in rewards

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou to Unveil 2026 Roadmap in Keynote Heralding New Era for Digital Finance
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou to Unveil 2026 Roadmap in Keynote Heralding New Era for Digital Finance

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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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