CHENGDU, China, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From January 12 to 15, 2026, the 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (JPMHC) was held in San Francisco, California, USA. Dr. Ge Michael, President and CEO of Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (“Kelun-Biotech” or the “Company”, 6990.HK), was invited to attend the conference and delivered a keynote speech on the morning of January 15 (local time) and presented the Company’s latest achievements in drug R&D, commercialization, and globalization, and outlined its innovation strategy and future development plans.

Since initiating its innovation journey in 2012, Kelun-Biotech has rapidly emerged as a leader in China’s innovative drug field, building differentiated technology platforms and robust R&D pipelines. Leveraging its global leading OptiDC™ platform for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and novel drug conjugates (DCs), the Company continuously advances the differentiated development of ADCs and novel DCs, forming a gradient portfolio for treating multiple tumor types. Currently, Kelun-Biotech has two ADC products on market: sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT, 佳泰莱^®) and trastuzumab botidotin (舒泰莱^®), covering breast cancer and lung cancer indications. Additionally, nine uniquely designed ADC and novel DC drugs—including cutting-edge directions such as bispecific ADC and radiopharmaceutical conjugate (RDC) are in clinical stage. For high-incidence tumor types in China, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and gastrointestinal tumors, the Company has initiated nine pivotal studies, while multiple Phase II clinical studies targeting gynecological tumors are progressing steadily. Furthermore, Kelun-Biotech has also developed several non-DC candidates and expanded indications into non-oncology areas.

Over the past year, Kelun-Biotech has presented multiple research findings at international academic conferences and published in authoritative journals: three were selected for oral presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, and three were selected as Late-Breaking Abstracts (LBA) for oral presentations at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress. Among these, the results of the OptiTROP-Lung04 study of sac-TMT for treating EGFR-mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) after TKI therapy were presented at the Presidential Symposium session of ESMO and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine, highlighting its global academic and clinical value.

In terms of commercialization, Kelun-Biotech has formed a competitive initial product portfolio. Its core product, the TROP2-directed ADC sac-TMT, has been approved in China for three indications: second-line and above triple-negative breast cancer, second-line and third-line EGFR-mutated NSCLC. The HER2-directed ADC trastuzumab botidotin was approved last year for second-line and above HER2-positive breast cancer, becoming the first domestically developed HER2-directed ADC approved for this indication. Furthermore, the anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody Cetuximab N01 (达泰莱^®) for RAS wild-type colorectal cancer and the anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody tagitanlimab (科泰莱^®) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma have been launched. Another small-molecule RET inhibitor A400 is expected to be approved within the year, bringing the total number of commercialized products in China to five. Currently, three of the Company’s commercialized products, covering five indications, have been included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), further benefiting a broad population of cancer patients.

While strengthening its presence in the domestic market, Kelun-Biotech is actively expanding overseas. It has established collaborations with MSD, Ellipses, Windward Bio and Crescent Biopharma to maximize the value of its pipeline value and corporate worth. Among these, MSD is evaluating 16 global Phase III clinical studies of sac-TMT.

The breakthroughs in both clinical development and commercialization are driven by the Company’s sustained investment in innovative R&D. With over a decade of accumulation in the ADC field, Kelun-Biotech’s proprietary OptiDC™ platform enables differentiated design of drug candidates, which combines specific targets or targeting mechanisms with the most suitable payload-linker strategy to balance efficacy and safety. Additionally, the company is adopting a “multi-pronged” innovation strategy to continuously enhance platform capabilities. By exploring novel targets, new payloads, and diverse conjugation technologies, it is expanding the application boundaries across both oncology and non-oncology fields.

Looking ahead, Kelun-Biotech will consolidate its foundations in R&D, technologies, platforms, and operations by executing five key development strategies. Concurrently, the Company will elevate its globalization strategy, enhancing its capabilities in product development, registration, and commercialization in ex-China market, advancing on its path to becoming a world-class biopharmaceutical company.

Please refer to the “Investor Relations-Investor Calendar” page of the company’s official website for the presentation materials. You can visit the website for further details.

About Kelun-Biotech

Kelun-Biotech (6990.HK) is a holding subsidiary of Kelun Pharmaceutical (002422.SZ), which focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, commercialization and global collaboration of innovative biological drugs and small molecule drugs. Kelun-Biotech focuses on major disease areas such as solid tumors, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases, and in establishing a globalized drug development and industrialization platform to address the unmet medical needs in China and the rest of world. Kelun-Biotech is committed to becoming a leading global enterprise in the field of innovative drugs. At present, Kelun-Biotech has more than 30 ongoing key innovative drug projects, of which 4 projects have been approved for marketing, 1 project is in the NDA stage and more than 10 projects are in the clinical stage. Kelun-Biotech has established one of the world’s leading proprietary ADC and novel DC platforms, OptiDC™, and has 2 ADC projects approved for marketing, and multiple ADC and novel DC assets in clinical or preclinical research stage. For more information, please visit https://en.kelun-biotech.com/. 

• New framework brings together Aon’s Risk Capital and Human Capital data with public sentiment analysis from Gallup to create a portfolio view of risk
• Creates further clarity into how risks compound across four megatrends, how resilience is built and activated and where targeted actions can most effectively influence performance

DUBLIN, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that it is releasing insights from a new, data-driven tool to help organizations build sustainable resilience and unlock growth: Aon’s Resilience Quotient.

Developed in collaboration with Gallup, Aon’s Resilience Quotient responds to a critical insight: in a time of increasing populism and fragmented sources of information, quantitative data alone is not enough to make long-term decisions. Combining public sentiment on global issues with risk and people data and analytics enables greater clarity and confidence to invest and grow amidst uncertainty and volatility.

By integrating Aon’s proprietary Risk Capital and Human Capital analytics with the results of Gallup’s World Poll covering 140 countries for more than 20 years, the firm’s Resilience Quotient captures both objective conditions and subjective sentiment, revealing where sentiment signals hidden risks and potential opportunities to achieve greater resilience. This system-level view enables leaders to spot emerging risks sooner, prioritize resilience investments and move from reactive risk management to proactive decision-making.

“When making decisions around investment, workforce or managing geopolitical risk, a portfolio view is far superior to a siloed perspective,” said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon. “Understanding sentiment can be an opportunity signal or an early warning. Leaders who are limited to only some of the relevant metrics risk missing the signals that matter most. Aon’s Resilience Quotient delivers an integrated view to help organizations act decisively, strengthen resilience and unlock sustainable growth.”

Four interconnected megatrends – Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce – are reshaping the global operating environment in ways that traditional models struggle to anticipate. Aon’s Resilience Quotient provides a clearer view of the tradeoffs within these interactions: how trade volatility can amplify technology risk, how climate pressures influence workforce mobility and how sentiment can either reinforce resilience or heighten operational risk, even when the fundamentals appear strong.   

To illustrate the insights from its Resilience Quotient, the firm published three case studies addressing some of the most relevant and urgent issues facing the 2026 global economy:

• Realizing the Opportunity of AI: Securing Data Center Growth
  Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy and with nearly $1.3 trillion projected to be invested globally in data centers by 2030, their rapid expansion brings unprecedented risks. Aon’s Resilience Quotient shows that resilience varies sharply at the sub-national level, often more than underlying risk. Within the U.S., Iowa emerges as the most resilient destination for data center development, combining very low overall risk with exceptionally strong trade and weather resilience.

  “Aon’s Resilience Quotient shows that Iowa’s resilience–risk balance is roughly twice the national median, demonstrating how governance quality, institutional confidence and preparedness materially shape long-term infrastructure outcomes,” said Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk Solutions at Aon. “This underscores the opportunity for leaders who understand the combined effect of low risk, resilient trade and weather systems and a strong foundation of public trust — factors that ultimately determine where AI infrastructure can grow at scale.”

• Workforce Transformation: AI Adoption and the Next Generation Workforce 
  The acceleration of AI adoption is transforming the workforce, but most organizations face a critical gap between the demand for AI skills and their readiness to adapt. The Resilience Quotient highlights how workforce engagement, trust and institutional preparedness are essential to harnessing AI’s potential, making resilience the key differentiator between organizations that thrive through change and those that risk falling behind.

  “Aon’s Resilience Quotient equips leaders to navigate rapid AI change with confidence,” said Lisa Stevens, chief administrative officer at Aon. “These insights help create the conditions for early‑career employees to build the skills and confidence they need — so instead of losing a generation of talent, we cultivate one that is more capable and resilient than ever.”

• Rethinking Humanitarian Finance: A New Approach to Forced Migration
  Over 120 million people are currently displaced by conflict, climate and systemic crises, reshaping societies and economies worldwide. Aon’s Resilience Quotient highlights Venezuela and Colombia to illustrate the tradeoffs between investing resources at the source of migration — supporting those facing institutional erosion, food insecurity and economic collapse — or directing investment to more stable countries like Colombia that are absorbing people fleeing unlivable conditions.

  “Forced displacement results from extreme weather and man-made disasters like conflict and economic failure,” said Bridget Gainer, chief public affairs officer at Aon. “If we could leverage the forecasting and financial capability of insurance to better predict and more quickly mitigate the impact of this volatility, we could help create conditions that allow populations to remain and rebuild in their home countries.”

“Resilience is not a single blueprint, it’s the way systems mitigate, adapt and transform under pressure. Aon’s Resilience Quotient functions as a pressure gauge, surfacing the trade‑offs and early signals that help leaders strengthen resilience where it matters most,” said Joe Daly, managing partner at Gallup. “We’re proud to collaborate with Aon to combine Gallup’s global sentiment analytics with Aon’s Risk Capital and Human Capital data, turning confidence into actionable insight.”

New insights from Aon’s Resilience Quotient suggest that going forward, resilience priorities will shift from static risk management to dynamic, localized strategies. As disruptions become more complex and frequent, organizations will need to tailor resilience investments to specific geographies, sectors and even sub-regional contexts. Aon’s Resilience Quotient is supported with a real-time analytics and AI-enabled insights platform, built by Quantum Rise, providing deeper visibility into evolving risk and resilience signals as conditions change.

Aon and Gallup will join global decision-makers at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting to advance these critical discussions on restoring confidence and unlocking sustainable growth.

Learn more about Aon’s Resilience Quotient and explore the case studies here.

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.

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Strategic appointment to accelerate Hopae’s global digital identity infrastructure and expand its presence in North America.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hopae, the global digital identity infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Sarah Clark as Chief Product Officer and General Manager for North America. Clark most recently served as Senior Vice President of Digital Identity at Mastercard, where she led the development and launch of a globally interoperable digital ID network. With over 25 years of product leadership experience, including more than a decade building and launching innovative digital identity products and businesses, Clark brings key expertise that significantly strengthens the Hopae executive team.

Identity verification is undergoing a period of significant transformation.

Physical document scanning and selfie-based checks have been compromised by AI, while data breaches have resulted in an explosion of synthetic and stolen identities. Losses from identity fraud are expected to reach $58 billion annually by 2030 in the financial sector alone.

At the same time, governments worldwide have been investing heavily in digital identity infrastructure. In the US, 20 states have begun issuing mobile driver’s licenses, while in the EU, all 27 member states will issue a digital identity wallet by 2026, with adoption rates expected to reach 80% by 2030. Other large countries, such as India and the Philippines, already operate digital ID programs at scale.
For organizations, accessing this fragmented digital ID landscape has become increasingly complex.

To address these challenges, Hopae built “Hopae Connect”, the global eID hub.

Hopae Connect is the leading network that connects high-assurance, government-issued digital identities to the private sector, enabling organizations to easily access the root of trust behind government digital ID credentials. Hopae Connect is the next generation of ID verification, preventing fraud from document scanning and other compromised probabilistic techniques, while improving overall user experience.

Clark’s immediate focus will be on accelerating Hopae Connect’s leadership position with respect to coverage and ensuring best-in-class customer experience while offering one-click regulatory compliance. In her role as GM for North America, she will grow Hopae’s customer base by focusing on acquisition of US-based businesses, including those with global footprints that can benefit significantly. 

“I joined the digital identity field with the conviction that it could solve real, long-standing challenges,” said Clark. “Today, government-issued digital identities and wallets are accelerating across regions, but their diversity makes access increasingly complex. I am thrilled to use my unique experience building global ID networks to strengthen Hopae Connect’s market-leading position while also contributing to Hopae’s broader strategy. As someone who cares deeply about a future that looks out for data privacy for all individuals, I am also very excited by the opportunity to help shape Hopae’s broader digital identity infrastructure, that enables privacy-preserving credentials beyond government-issued IDs.”

“2026 will redefine how people interact online,” said Ace Shim, CEO and Founder of Hopae. “For US-based companies serving European customers, compliance with EU regulations, such as eIDAS 2.0, is unavoidable. Beyond Europe, the real challenge is scale: organizations that want to strengthen trust and reduce fraud will have to support a growing and fragmented landscape of digital IDs and wallets worldwide, including global financial services and marketplaces where trust is critical. Hopae Connect provides a single integration to verify high-assurance, government-issued digital identities across markets, helping businesses build trust, reduce fraud, and stay compliant.” 

About Hopae

Hopae is the digital identity infrastructure platform that helps organizations anticipate and comply with new regulations such as eIDAS 2.0, while staying competitive. Its suite of solutions provides a trusted, sovereign, and scalable infrastructure for digital identity, enabling higher conversion rates for businesses, reducing fraud, and ensuring more secure and self-sovereign identities for citizens. The company operates globally with offices in San Francisco, Paris, Luxembourg, and Seoul.
Learn more at www.hopae.com

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global smart technology brand MOVA hosted its 2026 global strategy and product launch event at AGI House in Silicon Valley, unveiling a new brand positioning and showcasing its expanding smart health ecosystem as part of its global growth push.

At the event, MOVA Life announced its upgraded positioning as a “Smart Health Living Management Expert.” For the first time in the U.S. market, the company presented an integrated portfolio spanning seven product categories, including kitchen appliances, personal care, air management, pet care, and coffee systems—highlighting its shift toward ecosystem-driven smart living.

Unlike traditional tradeshow showcases, the Silicon Valley event was designed as a strategic dialogue with U.S. technology leaders and North American investors, reflecting MOVA’s intention to deepen its presence within the U.S. innovation ecosystem.

“Silicon Valley is where technology meets real-life impact,” said MOVA ‘s Global CEO. “Our focus is no longer just connected devices, but how intelligent systems can actively support healthier and more enjoyable everyday living.”

The showcased products are powered by MOVA’s proprietary technology platform, combining intelligent sensing, AI algorithms, and high-efficiency motor systems to form a coordinated health management experience across home environments.

The launch marks a key step in MOVA Life’s global expansion. The company plans to strengthen R&D collaboration in Silicon Valley while continuing its multi-region innovation model across Asia, Europe, and North America. Leveraging its presence in more than 60 countries and regions, MOVA Life will focus on expanding its premium footprint in North America.

“Silicon Valley is the starting point of MOVA’s next phase of global innovation,” said Hu Bin, Head of Global Business at MOVA Life. “From here, we will continue evolving the role of smart home appliances—from connected IoT devices to intelligent systems that actively protect and enhance user health.”

About MOVA

MOVA is a global innovative smart appliance brand that advocates “leading innovation, connecting technology with daily life.” It is dedicated to creating new intelligent living spaces for families worldwide through continuous technological breakthroughs, exploring future home living styles.

Media Contact: 

Harry Huang
pr@nexlawn.com 

In the news release, FESA announces a strategic collaboration with Athena Hepburn, issued 15-Jan-2026 by Future of Equestrian Sport Alliance (FESA) over PR Newswire, the release contained some errors as incorrectly transmitted by PR Newswire. The complete, corrected release follows:

FESA announces a strategic collaboration with Athena Hepburn

MADRID, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Future of Equestrian Sport Alliance (FESA) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Athena Hepburn, a dressage rider competing at the highest level of the sport.

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Athena A. M. Hepburn is a passionate and dedicated dressage rider and trainer with a strong foundation in natural horsemanship, specializing in the Parelli method.  She combines behavioral psychology and effective communication techniques to build strong, harmonious relationships with horses.

Athena Hepburn recently distinguished herself on the international stage by winning the kings cup in the Grand Prix U25 and is the 2025 Madrid champion of Grand Prix. Granddaughter of the iconic Audrey Hepburn, she represents a new generation of equestrians combining sporting excellence, cultural awareness and responsible engagement.

Athena Hepburn recently distinguished herself on the horsemanship  stage by winning the kings cup in the Grand Prix U25 and is the 2025 Madrid champion of Grand Prix. Granddaughter of the iconic Audrey Hepburn, she represents a new generation of equestrians combining sporting excellence, cultural awareness and responsible engagement.

This collaboration aligns fully with FESA’s mission as a Geneva-based international alliance dedicated to protecting, modernising and securing the future of equestrian sport in the face of today’s challenges — including animal welfare, sustainable performance, innovation and societal expectations.

A collaboration focused on the future of the sport

Through this partnership, Athena Hepburn will contribute to initiatives led by FESA around high-performance sport and equine welfare, within a framework of collective action, shared responsibility and long-term vision. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and German.

This collaboration aims to foster a constructive approach grounded in field experience, shared expertise and a responsible vision for the future of equestrian sport.

A shared vision

“Athena embodies the spirit of FESA: an athlete who is committed, credible and deeply connected to the realities of the sport,” said FESA.
“Her perspective and engagement are valuable assets in shaping the future of equestrian sport.”

Athena added: ” I am delighted to collaborate with FESA at this pivotal moment for our sport. Contributing to a collective action in support of the future of equestrian sport and equine welfare is both a responsibility and a privilege and complements my professional life.”

About FESA

The Future of Equestrian Sport Alliance (FESA) is an international alliance bringing together athletes, federations, scientists, universities and partners committed to ensuring the economic, social and ethical sustainability of equestrian sport — today and for generations to come.

Contact
Juan Carlos Capelli
juan-carlos@fesa.foundation
+49 1575 1127150

Code Name: BlueSpot, a Go AI, is disclosed ahead of the handicap–match events in the 10th-anniversary year of the historic AlphaGo–Lee Sedol match.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Issued by Code Name: BlueSpot Operations

Code Name: BlueSpot, the Go AI that embodies novel technology, is introduced today at the dawn of the 10th-anniversary year of the historic AlphaGo–Lee Sedol match.

As the milestone year begins to unfold, planning is underway for a Handicap-Adjustment Series as the main event—a series of public matches between BlueSpot and top-tier professional Go players. The intent is straightforward: to offer a clear perspective on the current discourse around AI—particularly the “AI bubble” narrative and its underlying assumptions—and to place demonstrable performance above private, unverifiable claims.

As a preliminary step, an Open Test—not a closed evaluation—in handicap-adjustment format is being prepared for the first half of 2026 (targeting March). It will be live-streamed online, feature multiple professional players drawn from a disclosed ranking range, and proceed under official refereeing. The venue will be announced in late January; final venue arrangements are underway across a small set of East Asian host locations.

BlueSpot is presented at this stage only as a code name. Further details will be disclosed with the main event. For the latest updates, visit https://codenamebluespot.com (Short link: https://cblue.spot).

Transaction Enhances MRO Scale, AOG Readiness, and Lubricants Market Leadership

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GracoRoberts (gracoroberts.com) today announced the acquisition of Sky Mart (skymart.aero) to advance its international footprint in Latin America, leveraging the company’s corporate headquarters in Miami as a gateway to the aerospace-rich Latin American region. The acquisition significantly bolsters GracoRoberts’ reach into the $6.5B Latin American MRO market, scales its AOG capability, and offers its customers access to a considerable breadth of in-stock lubricants, amplifying the acquirer’s already sound position as the largest, fastest, and most technically focused aerospace specialty chemicals distributor in the world.

GracoRoberts is proud to be the largest, fastest, and most technical aerospace specialty chemicals distributor in the world, providing the global aerospace community with immediate access to over 100,000 products – with 25,000 in-stock at any given time.We are a full-service supplier of complex engineered materials for aerospace OEM and MRO segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries.

The addition of Sky Mart to the GracoRoberts’ portfolio expands its technical sales coverage throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, Florida, and portions of the US, while adding an additional 42,000 square feet of fulfillment centers in Miami, FL, San Antonio, TX, and Indianapolis, IN, and offering a rich stocking position for oils, greases, and fluids. Additionally, Sky Mart customers will benefit from access to GracoRoberts’ extensive breadth of adhesives, composites, paints and coatings, a robust ecommerce presence for immediate product access, and a global technical sales team. These enhancements, coupled with a mutual focus on world-class quality, will add meaningful value to both companies’ customer and supplier partners.

Jason Caldwell, President and CEO of GracoRoberts, commented on the acquisition. “We are thrilled to welcome the team from Sky Mart to the GracoRoberts’ family of companies. This partnership strengthens our ability to serve the global aerospace community, especially in the important Latin America and Miami markets, with an enhanced stocking position, broader product offerings, and a scalable bolt-on ecommerce presence and AOG platform for an industry that requires speed and dependability.” 

Juan Gregorio Robbin, Co-Founder and President of Sky Mart, also commented on the integration, and the decision to partner with GracoRoberts after four decades of family-owned operation. “At Sky Mart, our operating philosophy is simple and unwavering: stock the right products, deliver exceptional service, and get it right the first time. This guiding principle has earned us the trust of a loyal Latin and North American customer base, and by joining the GracoRoberts’ family, we can deliver even more value to our customers.”

Ana Maria Robbin, Co-Owner and Executive Vice President of Sky Mart, offered her perspective on the acquisition. “2025 marked Sky Mart’s 40^th year in a business founded by our parents – our heroes – Gregorio and Lucy Robbin. They raised us to believe in the power of a vision, endless determination, and a deep spirit of service that defines our culture today, and I see these qualities in the team at GracoRoberts. I know the Sky Mart legacy will be upheld with care and purpose.”

The leaders of both companies will collaborate to deliver a seamless, customer-focused transition that preserves each organization’s culture and ensures no disruption to the business.

The acquisition of Sky Mart is supported by CM Equity Partners, the private equity sponsor of GracoRoberts and long-standing partner to its Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Under the leadership of President and CEO Jason Caldwell, the GracoRoberts ELT has significantly expanded the company’s global footprint and accelerated its digital growth strategy through six acquisitions over the past seven years –  E.V. Roberts, Able Aerospace Adhesives, Silmid, SkyGeek, Pacific Coast Composites, and now Sky Mart – each enhancing value for its enterprise partners and the broader aerospace industry.

About GracoRoberts

Headquartered in Arlington, TX, GracoRoberts (www.gracoroberts.com) is the single largest, fastest, and most technically focused specialty chemicals distributor to serve the global aerospace market and is fully AS, ISO, and CMMC II certified. We serve the aerospace OEM, MRO, and defense segments, composites, electronics, and other advanced manufacturing industries. As a family of brands including Silmid, SkyGeek, and Pacific Coast Composites, we are authorized to distribute 3M, Airtech, Aeroshell, AkzoNobel, Eastman, Henkel, Hexcel, Huntsman, Isovolta, Momentive, PPG, Resin Formulators, Royco, Scott Bader, Sika, American Fiber & Finishing, Armite Lubricants, Arrow Solutions, B&J Rubber Products, Castrol, Chemetall, Contec, Deb Stoko, ITW Performance Polymers, Mask-Off, Master Fluid Solutions, Permabond, Reabrook Ltd, Rocol, Royal Adhesives, Socomore, and Zip-Chem, and can source thousands of other providers upon request. We differentiate by adding value: services include world-class ecommerce available through three websites (www.skygeek.com, www.silmid.com, and www.gracoroberts.com), global distribution, custom formulation, specialty packaging, vendor managed inventory, intermix and kitting services, defense logistics and compliance, export management services, and an on-staff Chemist, lab, and testing facility. GracoRoberts prides itself in delivering superior engineered materials with impeccable support to thousands of customers from more than 65 countries around the globe.

About Sky Mart

Headquartered in Miami, FL and founded in 1985 by Gregorio and Lucy Robbin with Co-Founder and President Juan Gregorio Robbin, Sky Mart (www.skymart.aero) has grown into an industry leading and well-recognized aerospace chemical, lubricant and specialty fluids stocking distributor. Sky Mart is now a second-generation Robbin family business serving thousands of customers across Latin America and North America. With over 40 years of global distribution experience, the company’s philosophy is straight forward: stock the products, quote quickly, and offer fast, accurate, and on-time shipping. Today Sky Mart continues to invest in online and EDI trading platforms, and offers reliable and effective after-hours AOG service for the airline, MRO, and other aviation communities.

About CM Equity Partners

CM Equity Partners (www.cmequity.com), based in New York, NY, provides capital to the Federal services and aerospace and defense industries. For 30 years, CMEP has partnered with management teams to build enduring value by leveraging its industry knowledge, relationships, operating experience, and its corporate finance, M&A, and private equity expertise. CMEP employs an active and collaborative management approach, developing long-term strategic plans and guiding decisions on re-investment of profits to grow and broaden a company’s revenue base and capabilities. CMEP’s investments are structured with flexibility across a broad spectrum of the capital structure, including equity, structured equity, and mezzanine debt.

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released the latest Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Analytics report showing that Bitcoin’s rise to a two-month high is prompting early signs of a shift in derivatives market sentiment.

Key findings:

• Bitcoin’s breakout to a two-month high has coincided with rising perpetual futures open interest and higher funding rates for several altcoins.
• Short-dated Bitcoin and Ether options have moved toward a neutral volatility skew after a prolonged bearish bias.
• Futures term structures for Bitcoin and Ether have clustered at similar levels, indicating consistent pricing of risk across maturities.

The analysis finds that Bitcoin’s recent move into the upper $90,000 range, following more than a month of rangebound trading, has had a notable impact across futures and options markets. Open interest in perpetual futures has increased across major digital assets, signaling new long positions as traders position for potential continuation of the rally. Funding rates for select altcoins have also moved higher, reflecting improved risk appetite.

Options markets are showing a parallel adjustment. Volatility smiles for short-dated Bitcoin and Ether options have shifted toward a neutral skew after previously pricing in a bearish put premium. Despite the sharp spot price move, implied volatility has remained relatively subdued, suggesting markets are recalibrating expectations rather than anticipating immediate turbulence.

“Cryptos have braved past geopolitical shockers at the onset of 2026, appearing intent on catching up with other risk assets,” said Han Tan, Chief market analyst at Bybit Learn. “Recent gains bode well for our 2026 Bitcoin target of $150,000, though the road ahead will likely be marked by turbulence as geopolitical and U.S. monetary policy risks cloud the macro outlook.”

Spot market dynamics continue to support prices. Year-to-date inflows into Bitcoin and Ether spot exchange-traded funds remain positive, reinforcing demand during the latest breakout. Ether has also benefited from on-chain factors, with roughly 30 percent of its circulating supply now staked, tightening available supply.

The report highlights the $94,000 to $96,000 price region as a key trigger for sentiment changes in derivatives markets. A similar move earlier this month briefly pushed options skews to neutral before reversing when prices failed to hold. The latest breakout has again shifted positioning, though analysts note that a sustained move above these levels may be required for a more decisively bullish options skew to emerge.

The full Bybit x Block Scholes report provides detailed analysis of spot, futures, and options markets and is available for download.

#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #BybitLearn

About Bybit

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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