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BankPro Announces Partnership with McLaren Endurance Racing in its World Endurance Championship Entry

NASSAU, Bahamas, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BankPro is proud to announce its partnership with Racing’s endurance ambitions, partnering with the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hyper Team, McLaren Racing’s official entry in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

McLaren WEC Hypercar
McLaren WEC Hypercar

 

This collaboration brings together high performance, innovation, and precision, values that sit at the core of both BankPro and the McLaren Racing ecosystem. As McLaren returns to the pinnacle of endurance motorsport, BankPro is supporting a project that blends heritage with cutting-edge engineering and a bold vision for the future.

A legacy built at Le Mans, a future shaped by endurance

McLaren’s history in endurance racing is defined by unforgettable moments, none more iconic than 24 Hours of Le Mans, when McLaren claimed a legendary victory on its debut. Today, McLaren is building towards its next defining chapter.

Set to challenge in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2027, the Hypercar represents McLaren’s return to global endurance competition with a clear performance-first philosophy.

Matt Dennington, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, commented, “As we build momentum ahead of our WEC debut next year, it’s fantastic to welcome BankPro as an Official Partner alongside a group of industry-leading partners.”

“This partnership reflects everything BankPro stands for,” said Paolo Broccardo, CEO of BankPro. “Endurance racing is about precision, resilience, and performing at the highest level over time. These are the same principles that guide how we build our digital banking solutions. Supporting McLaren’s return to the pinnacle of endurance motorsport is not just about performance on the track, but about backing a long-term vision driven by innovation, discipline, and excellence.”

About BankPro

BankPro is a private digital banking brand offering secure and flexible financial solutions for both individuals and businesses. The platform provides multi-currency accounts, personal checking accounts, savings accounts, seamless internal transfers, and tailored banking services, complemented by premium Credit and/or Debit cards for convenient global spending. Built on advanced technology and a client-focused approach, BankPro delivers efficient, modern banking without borders.

BankPro – Official Website

About McLaren Racing

McLaren Racing was founded by racing driver Bruce McLaren in 1963. The team entered its first Formula 1 race in 1966. McLaren has since won 23 Formula 1 world championships, over 200 Formula 1 Grands Prix, the Indianapolis 500 three times, and the Le Mans 24 Hours at its first attempt.  

McLaren Racing competes across four racing series. The team competes in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with McLaren Mastercard F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O’Ward, Nolan Siegel and Christian Lundgaard, and F1 Academy with Driver Development Programme members Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens. The team also competes in the F1 Sim Racing Championship as McLaren Shadow. 

McLaren is a champion for sustainability in the sport and a signatory to the UN Sports for Climate Action Commitment. It is committed to achieving net zero by 2040 and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture in the motorsport industry.  

McLaren Racing – Official Website 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Returns to Riyadh for Its Seventh Edition Under the Theme “Traces of What Will Be”

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through Riyadh Art, announces the return of Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026, marking the seventh edition of the annual international sculpture symposium. The program will take place from 12 January to 22 February 2026 at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (known as Tahlia Street), Riyadh, bringing together 25 artists from 18 countries, including Saudi Arabia, to create new large-scale public artworks through a live sculpting experience open to the public.

 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

This year’s edition unfolds under the curatorial theme “Traces of What Will Be,” exploring transformation as both a physical process and a metaphor for urban change. Rooted in material, site, and making, the theme invites artists to reflect on how traces of human intervention, memory, and ingenuity shape the future of cities and communities.

Live Sculpting as a Public Encounter
At the core of Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 is its live sculpting format, which allows visitors to observe the full artistic process as works take shape over time. From 12 January to 5 February 2026, artists will work on site, transforming locally sourced granite and reclaimed metal into finished sculptures. The open format offers a rare opportunity for the public to engage directly with contemporary sculptural practice, witnessing how raw materials evolve into enduring works of art.

This edition introduces two sculpting categories: granite with optional stainless steel integration and reclaimed metal, reinforcing the symposium’s commitment to material exploration, sustainability, and innovation.

Curatorial Framework and Artistic Exchange
The curatorial direction for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 is led by Lulwah Al Homoud, Rut Blees Luxemburg and Sarah Staton, whose combined practices span public art, spatial research, and contemporary visual culture. Together, they frame the symposium as a site of artistic exchange, where process, place, and future-oriented thinking converge.

Set on Tahlia Street, historically associated with Riyadh’s first desalination plant, the location serves as a conceptual anchor for the theme. Its legacy of environmental ingenuity and transformation informs the artistic responses developed throughout the symposium.

A Growing Public Art Legacy
All artworks created during Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 will become part of the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Following the conclusion of the program, the sculptures will be permanently installed across key public spaces in the capital, contributing to Riyadh Art’s long-term vision of integrating contemporary art into the city’s urban fabric.

Since its launch in 2019, Tuwaiq Sculpture has welcomed more than 150 artists from around the world, establishing itself as a cornerstone of Riyadh’s evolving cultural landscape and a platform for dialogue between local and global artistic practices.

Further details on the public exhibition of completed works will be announced separately.

For more information, visit: riyadhart.sa/en/tuwaiq-sculpture 

For more information regarding Riyadh Art and Tuwaiq Sculpture, please contact:
Riyadh Art Media Center: info@riyadhart.sa 

Notes to editors 

About Tuwaiq Sculpture 
Tuwaiq Sculpture is an annual sculpture symposium that brings local and international artists together to create public artworks in a live setting. Through an interactive program of workshops, school visits and talks, Tuwaiq Sculpture engages diverse communities and bolsters cultural exchanges. The symposium culminates in an on-site exhibition, with the sculptures enriching the Riyadh Art collection and later becoming a permanent feature of the Saudi capital’s urban fabric. 

Part of Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture is a significant contributor to the Riyadh Art collection and the project’s goal of commissioning 1,000 public artworks to be displayed across the city. After each edition of the symposium, sculptures are permanently installed in key locations across the city, becoming an integral part of Riyadh’s urban fabric. 

Tuwaiq Sculpture is a platform where local and international artists meet, collaborate, and create large-scale public artworks in a live setting. The open format of the symposium allows the public to observe the creative process, participate in interactive workshops and discuss the history and future of public art, effectively contributing to the enrichment of the cultural scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception in 2019, Tuwaiq Sculpture has engaged 153 internationally renowned sculptors and thousands of visitors. 

Website: https://riyadhart.sa/en/tuwaiq-sculpture/ 

About Riyadh Art 
Riyadh Art is one of Riyadh’s four original mega projects under Vision 2030 and is led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. Launched in 2019, it was developed to catalyze the capital’s transformation, enrich lives, and encourage creative expression and cross-cultural dialogue through art. Art and culture are essential to the identity of a city, and the Riyadh Art initiative was established to reflect the openness and accessibility of the capital’s growing creative landscape; where the exchange of ideas through artistic practice contributes to a deeper and more inclusive cultural identity. 

Riyadh Art aims to have a positive impact on people, bringing everyday moments of joy to residents and visitors alike, while instilling a greater sense of civic pride and creating a more beautiful city for everyone to enjoy. It also supports the growth of the creative economy and contributes to attracting investment and talent to Riyadh. 

Website: www.riyadhart.sa 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/riyadhartofficial/
X: https://twitter.com/Riyadh_Arts
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RiyadhArtOfficial 

Video – https://mma.prnasia.com/media2/2860885/Tuwaiq_Day_1.mp4

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

 

Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 presented by Riyadh Art, Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

 

Fibocom Launches Global LTE Cat.1 bis Module LE271-GL

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fibocom (300638.SZ | 0638.HK), a global leader in wireless communication modules and edge AI solutions, today announced the launch of its global LTE Cat.1 bis module, LE271-GL, providing IoT devices with single-SKU global connectivity. With compact size, global frequency coverage, low power consumption, and high compatibility, the LE271-GL offers a cost-effective 4G solution for worldwide IoT applications such as asset tracking, IP cameras, new energy systems, and consumer electronics.

Compact Design and Global Coverage
Measuring 17.7mm × 15.8mm, the LE271-GL is pin-to-pin compatible with Fibocom’s MC661, LE270, and LE37X series, as well as other modules of similar packaging. Customers can migrate without changing PCB designs. Supporting both FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE bands, the module covers all major global frequencies under a single SKU, simplifying inventory management and reducing logistics costs for international deployment.

High Performance and Fast Network Access
The LE271-GL ensures quick and stable connections, achieving network registration in under 3.5 seconds. Optimized AT command response and USB enumeration improve device startup and connectivity efficiency. Its OpenCPU architecture provides flexibility for secondary development, lowering overall device costs.

Ultra-Low Power and Extended Battery Life
Optimized for battery-powered applications, the LE271-GL achieves microamp-level sleep current and supports DRX and other low-power modes. Interfaces including VDD_EXT and multiple GPIOs remain powered in standby, ensuring long battery life while maintaining critical functionality.

Rich Functionality and Strong Compatibility
LE271-GL supports LBS + Wi-Fi scan positioning (for indoor and international use), eSIM, and single/dual-SIM configurations. It integrates USB, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, LCD, Camera, and GPIO interfaces, and supports TTS, MQTT, HTTP, and SSL protocols for versatile IoT applications.

Now in the engineering sample stage, Fibocom’s LE271-GL sets a new benchmark for global Cat.1 bis connectivity, enabling customers and partners worldwide to explore new opportunities in the IoT market.

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets (300638.SZ, 0638.HK). As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

 

DeskIn Redefines Remote Creation: Powering Borderless Design & Video Production in the AI Era

From graphic design and 3D modeling to 4K video editing and animation rendering, DeskIn enables a truly seamless cross-device workflow for creative professionals.

SINGAPORE, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As hybrid work and global collaboration become the norm, creative teams face mounting friction. Designers need real-time client feedback but struggle with file transfer delays. Video editors juggle massive assets across devices. 3D artists rely on high-performance workstations that tether them to a single location.

Traditional remote solutions have consistently fallen short–introducing compressed visuals, inaccurate color, audio-video desynchronization, and limited support for professional peripherals. These compromises undermine the core requirements of creative work: visual fidelity, real-time interaction, and flexible access to computing resources.

Unleashing Creative Productivity with DeskIn Remote Design Solution
Unleashing Creative Productivity with DeskIn Remote Design Solution

Developed by Singapore-based Zuler Technology Pte Ltd, DeskIn addresses these challenges head-on. By integrating eight core technologies, DeskIn creates a professional-grade remote creation environment built specifically for modern creative workflows.

Eight Core Technologies Designed for Creative Professionals

1. True Color 4:4:4 Visual Transmission
Lossless color transmission preserves full Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 wide-gamut data to meet the demands of professional color grading, retouching, and print-ready workflows.

2. Ultra-Smooth, Low-Latency Control
Keyboard, mouse, and stylus input latency below 40ms delivers immediate feedback and fluid control—critical for animation, video editing, and precision design work.

3. Seamless Cross-Platform Connectivity
Connect effortlessly across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, eliminating OS barriers and enabling truly flexible device workflows.

4. Adaptive Quality and Frame-Rate Optimization
DeskIn dynamically adjusts resolution (up to 4K) and frame rate (up to 240FPS) based on task requirements–balancing visual clarity with smooth interaction.

5. Integrated Real-Time Collaboration Features
Built-in screen annotation, synchronized cursors, voice calls, and text chat create a review experience that feels as immediate as working side by side.

6. Comprehensive Professional Peripheral Support
Plug-and-play compatibility with Wacom tablets, professional microphones, and cameras—no driver troubleshooting, no workflow disruption.

7. Intelligent Screen Management

  • Screen Extension: Turn tablets, smartphones, or spare laptops into additional displays for your main computer, instantly expanding your workspace.
  • Screen Mirroring: Creative output can also be mirrored in real time–with flexible support for one-to-one or one-to-many mirroring–allowing designers to share work with a single reviewer or multiple stakeholders in different locations for live feedback and approvals.
  • Virtual Multi-Screen Deployment: Create up to three virtual extended screens for the remote (controlled) devices–even if it has only a single physical monitor. This allows creators to work in true multi-screen layouts locally, regardless of the host device’s hardware limitations.
  • Multi-Screen Viewing and Layout Management: View multiple remote screens simultaneously as independent windows (e.g., Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Figma) and switch between optimized creative layouts with a single click for faster, more efficient workflows.

8. Lossless High-Speed File Transfer
DeskIn enables direct, cross-system file transfer in original formats: no compression, no conversion, no quality loss. This ensures creative teams can move assets quickly and reliably, without breaking workflows or compromising quality.

  • Transfer speeds up to 12MB/s with resume support for interrupted uploads.
  • No limits on file quantity, format, or size.
  • Batch-sync large design assets, video projects, and massive 3D resource libraries with ease.

By combining these eight core capabilities, DeskIn delivers a fully integrated, high-performance, and location-independent collaboration engine for designers, video editors, animators, and cross-media creative teams—freeing creativity from the constraints of devices and geography.

Eight Creative Scenarios: Unleashing Creative Productivity with DeskIn, Anywhere

Professions

Scenarios

Needs met by DeskIn

1. Web/UI/UX Designers

Conduct live design reviews with remote clients or teams, or continue working on a company iMac from a personal Windows PC at home.

1)Ensure Figma designs display identical colors across all devices.

2)Annotate and discuss revisions directly on the design in real time.

3)Instantly synchronize large Illustrator source files and assets.

2. Photographers & Retouchers

Select and edit massive RAW photo libraries stored on a home NAS while traveling, or collaborate remotely on Photoshop retouching.

1)Rapidly browse and load thousands of high-resolution images.

2)Perform accurate color correction even on mobile devices.

3)Efficiently share and process large-format image outputs.

3. Industrial Designers

Collaborate remotely on high-precision CAD models and CMF (Color, Material, Finish) reviews for products like automobiles or consumer electronics.

1)Inspect complex 3D models with real-time, lag-free rotation and zoom.

2)Accurately evaluate material color and lighting effects.

3)Work cross-platform (e.g., running Windows-based SolidWorks on a Mac).

4. Dental and Medical Digital Designers

Dentists collaborate remotely with labs to adjust 3D dental crowns or aligners, requiring precise visualization of model details and color.

1)Remote access to specialized software such as 3Shape.

2)Accurate transmission of 3D model color and fine details.

3)Full support for high-precision drawing tablets.

5. Architectural & Interior Designer

Presenting renderings or BIM models to clients; modify drawings on-site by remotely connecting to office workstations.

1)Smooth, high-definition display of complex renders and AutoCAD 3D models.
2)Run demanding design software seamlessly on mobile devices (e.g., iPad).

3)Manage multiple views simultaneously—plans, materials, and schedules.

6. Game & Animation Artists

Collaborate remotely on game concept art, 3D character modeling, and animation, or connect from home to studio render farms.

1)Instant stylus response for precise digital painting and model sculpting.

2)Remote access to high-performance hardware for real-time render previews.

3)High-speed synchronization of large art assets libraries (textures, models).

7. Video Editors

Using a lightweight laptop while traveling to remotely connect to  home or office editing workstations and work on 4K timelines.

1)Smooth HD preview of  source footage and responsive timeline scrubbing in Premiere Pro.

2)Rapid transfer of large video files.

3)Real-time screen sharing with directors or clients for review and discussion

8. Film Colorists

Remotely operating studio-based DaVinci Resolve systems from home for color grading and VFX collaboration.

1)Absolute color fidelity with lossless, wide-gamut video transmission.

2)Exceptionally fluid operation that preserves the rhythm of grading sessions.

DeskIn’s Security: Built for Professional and Enterprise Trust

Security is foundational to DeskIn and is reinforced through a multi-layered protection framework.

Flexible Access Control:

  1. Set temporary or permanent passwords to manage access.
  2. Create whitelists/blacklists for devices and accounts.
  3. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for enhanced security.

Comprehensive Protection:

  1. Data Security: Full end‑to‑end encryption prevents interception or tampering.
  2. Operational Security: Every remote session requires approval from the host device.
  3. Management Control: Granular permission control over audio, files, keyboard/mouse, and camera access
  4. Privacy Protection: One‑click privacy screen before connection; automatic screen lock when sessions end.

International Standards & Encryption:

  1. Bank‑grade AES‑256 encryption.
  2. Certified for ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management).

Enterprise editions further extend security with advanced network policies that integrate deeply with existing corporate systems to jointly defend against potential network threats.

Ready to Transform Your Creative Workflow?

With true-color transmission, seamless cross-platform collaboration, and intelligent multi-screen workflows, DeskIn fundamentally redefines how creative work gets done. If you are ready to unlock a professional, efficient, and borderless creative experience, now is the perfect time to act.

From now until January 31, 2026—Purchase DeskIn’s “Performance Edition” and use the code [USKICK26] to enjoy 30% off the annual plan at only US$11.66/month. Visit the DeskIn official website (https://deskin.io) today and unlock unlimited creative potential.

Conclusion: How DeskIn Redefines the Boundaries of Creative Collaboration

In an era where globalization and digital creation are deeply intertwined, DeskIn does more than eliminate distance. It transforms “remote creation” into a proactive productivity engine. When every frame is transmitted without loss, every brushstroke syncs in real time, and every render can be accessed flexibly, creative work returns to its essence: realizing inspiration, not overcoming technical barriers.

DeskIn’s intelligent creative engine is the foundation of this shift. DeskIn’s mission remains clear: to empower every creative professional, anywhere, on any device, with unrestricted access to the tools, resources, and environment they need to create freely.

Learn more about DeskIn: https://deskin.io/

For media inquiries, please contact:
Name: Wyncy Tan
Title: Marketing Lead
Company: Zuler Technology Pte. Ltd.
Email: support@deskin.io 

CO280 Recognized as a 2026 Global Cleantech 100 Company

CO280 CDR: A year defined by multi-megatonne contracts, project milestones, and global leadership

VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CO280 Solutions Inc. (CO280), a leading developer of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects headquartered in Vancouver, B.C., has been named on Cleantech Group’s 2026 Global Cleantech 100. This annual list recognizes companies poised to deliver market-ready climate solutions that advance a cleaner, more resilient global future.

For the 17th edition, Cleantech Group collaborated with over 75 leading investors, corporates, and innovation experts to identify CO280 as one of the most promising companies in cleantech with 10+ projects in development and 4.3+ million tonnes of permanent CDR contracted to date.

2025 Year in Review: How CO280 accelerated the development of durable CDR at scale

CO280 retrofits pulp and paper mills with modular carbon capture units to capture and permanently store biogenic CO2, delivering a method of high-quality, affordable, and scalable CDR called bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). Its partnership model boosts pulp and paper industry profitability by generating a new revenue stream, helping to protect forestry jobs in rural areas across North America.

Here is CO280’s 2025 Year in Review:

  • 4.3+ Million Tonnes of Total CDR Contracted: Over the past year, CO280 has accelerated pulp and paper BECCS at the multi-megatonne scale—contracting over 4 million tonnes with the market’s leading buyers. At over 4.3 million total tonnes contracted to date, CO280 is one of the top five global suppliers of carbon removal by tonnes sold according to cdr.fyi.
  • 10+ Projects in Development: The pulp and paper industry in North America produces over 100 million tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually. CO280 is developing more than 10 carbon capture and removal projects in partnership with North America’s leading pulp and paper companies. Altogether, these projects stand to deliver up to 7 million tonnes per annum of durable CDR.
  • 4 Projects in Pre-FEED and FEED: Four CO280 projects have reached the Pre-FEED and FEED stages with anticipated FID from 2026 to 2028. The projects are located at pulp and paper mills located in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Canada, and the resulting CDR credits will be sold to buyers in the voluntary carbon market.
  • 1 Successful CDR Field Pilot: Together with SLB Capturi, a leading provider of carbon capture technology, CO280 conducted a carbon capture field pilot in the U.S. Gulf Coast to test the real-world performance of liquid amine carbon capture on biogenic CO2 from pulp and paper mills. The pilot successfully met or exceeded all key performance indicators, from carbon capture rate efficiency to energy consumption, and validated that the technology is ready today for commercial-scale deployment at pulp and paper mills.
  • 2X Team Growth: To support the development and deployment of pulp and paper BECCS at scale, CO280 has doubled its team across projects, finance, commercial, and engineering—and is continuing to hire for new positions that will make the global mandate for permanent, high-quality CDR a reality.

Cleantech 100: Unlocking new value across climate and industry

Integration with existing industries and infrastructure is unlocking new, scalable revenue across the cleantech ecosystem. From domestic manufacturing to AI, decarbonization coupled with innovation is set to eliminate supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthen domestic capacity, and accelerate economic benefits.

“This year’s Global Cleantech 100 reflects a market in transition—one that is becoming more disciplined, more discerning, and ultimately more resilient,” said Richard Youngman, CEO at Cleantech Group. “While the adjustment phase has been painful for some parts of the ecosystem, we are also witnessing remarkable bursts of innovation responding to new sources of demand, from AI-driven power needs to critical materials security.”

Across industries like power, materials, paper, and water, cleantech solutions are expanding production capacity and mitigating risk—all while safeguarding jobs in manufacturing. In the U.S. alone, retrofitting pulp and paper mills to capture and sequester biogenic CO2 is a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity for the U.S. forest products industry, which represents approximately 5% of U.S. manufacturing GDP. The pulp and paper industry directly employs over 930,000 workers and supports millions of indirect jobs in rural communities.

“By retrofitting mills to capture and sequester biogenic CO2, we’re delivering millions of tonnes of durable CDR to our customers and transforming the economics of the pulp and paper industry,” said Jonathan Rhone, Co-Founder and CEO of CO280. “CO280 has the potential to invest billions of dollars in a critical North American industry—and help secure jobs for forestry workers for decades to come.”

Looking ahead, cleantech solutions like CO280 CDR will continue to advance systems integration, market development, and business innovation to create scalable, repeatable climate solutions for lasting impact.

“The 2026 Global Cleantech 100 arrives at a pivotal moment,” said Anthony DeOrsey, Research Manager at Cleantech Group. “Around the world, governments and industries are no longer innovating for efficiency alone—they are innovating for durability. This year’s honorees reflect that shift.”

To learn more about how CO280 is leading permanent CDR development in North America, join Co-Founders Jonathan Rhone and Natalie Khtikian at the 2026 Cleantech Forum North America.

About CO280
CO280 is a leading developer of projects that produce high-quality, permanent, and affordable carbon dioxide removal (CDR). In partnership with pulp and paper companies, CO280 is working to capture and store millions of tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually to bring the highest-integrity CDR credits to the market while revitalizing the forest products industry. To learn more, visit: www.co280.com. 

About Cleantech Group
Cleantech® Group is the human intelligence authority on global cleantech innovation. By blending our intelligence, proprietary data, and the global network we’ve cultivated for more than 20 years, we deliver insights you can trust and guidance you can act on.

Captiva Verde Welcomes Greg Reitman as Chairman of the Captiva Verde Media and Charity Advisory Board

Coquitlam, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – January 14, 2026 – Captiva Verde Wellness Corp. (CSE: PWR) (OTC Pink: CPIVF) (the “Company or Captiva“) announces that it welcomes Greg Reitman as Chairman of the Captiva Verde Media and Charity Advisory Board. Greg is an American Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, National Best-Selling Author & Founder of the Blue Water Institute and Blue Water Film Festival.

About Greg Reitman

Mr. Reitman is an American filmmaker, festival producer, marketing and distribution expert, national bestselling author, and founder of the Blue Water Institute and Blue Water Film Festival. He has been described by Movie Maker Magazine as “one of the top ten filmmakers producing content that impacts our world.”

Through Blue Water Entertainment, Inc., Greg produces compelling fiction, non-fiction & corporate edutainment, addressing global issues including politics, social justice, poverty, spirituality, and environmental stewardship. His work has been released theatrically and digitally via Landmark Theatres, Lionsgate, Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, Gaia, ZDF, ARTE, and PBS.

Notable titles include 5 Pounds, Crypto, Bastards of Soul, The Cuban Bus, Rooted in Peace, Fuel, and Hollywood’s Magical Island: Catalina.

Greg is regarded as a high-level speaker and panelist on production, film marketing, distribution, finance, and social-impact storytelling, with appearances at the Cannes Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, United Nations, UNOPS, Aspen Renewable Energy Summit, Columbia University, UCLA, UC San Diego, NYU-Tisch, Boston University, Fordham University, Oracle Corporation, Davos, NAB, SMPTE, and more.

He is an award-winning author, receiving Best Spiritual Author, Best Spiritual Real-Life Story (Spirituality & Health Magazine), and Best Memoir (Living Now Book Awards) for Rooted in Peace: An Inspiring Story of Finding Peace (Llewellyn Publications), with the audiobook released by Brilliance Publishing (Amazon).

Greg has also conducted and moderated high-level interviews with leaders across government, intelligence, sustainability, and innovation, including General Wesley Clark, James Woolsey (former CIA Director), Donald Rumsfeld (former U.S. Secretary of Defense), William McDonough, Paul Hawken, Deepak Chopra, President José María Figueres of Costa Rica, and Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO of Virgin Unite, to name a few.

Greg received a BA, History – University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts, Creative Producing – UCLA (Writing, Directing, Marketing & Distribution). He is an active member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Explorers Club, International Marketing Association (IMA), San Diego Underwater Photographic Society, and a fellow Professor at NYU-Tisch teaching Film Marketing & Distribution. Greg Reitman resides in Del Mar, California, where he continues to work at the intersection of film, sustainability, marketing, and global impact.

Brian Conlan, CEO of Captiva Verde states: “We are delighted by the calibre of Greg joining our advisory board. Greg brings decades of experience and influence in sustainability, clean water, health, and environmental well-being, completely complementing Captiva’s mission of sustainability, attainable and affordable green communities and pure atmospheric water.”

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Bybit Pay Bring Crypto Payments to Peru’s Most Popular Digital Wallets, Yape and Plin

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced the launch of Bybit Pay in Peru through seamless integration with two of the country’s most popular digital payment platforms: Yape and Plin. This expansion brings real-world crypto payment capabilities to millions of Peruvian digital wallet users, marking another milestone in bridging traditional finance with the digital economy in Latin America.

Empowering Peru’s Digital-First Economy

Peru’s digital wallet adoption has surged in recent years, with Yape and Plin each serving approximately 14 million users in 2024. Bybit Pay‘s latest integration enables Peruvian consumers to use their existing Yape QR codes and Plin phone-number transfers to make cryptocurrency-backed payments both online and at local merchants, combining the familiarity of Peru’s most trusted payment methods with the innovation of digital assets.

This partnership positions Bybit Pay at the heart of Peru’s rapidly evolving cashless economy, where Yape handled 54% of in-person transactions and PLIN 34% in 2024. Research showed over half of the adult population in Peru use phone-based digital wallets.

Building on Yape’s and Plin’s vast local networks, Bybit Pay users in Peru can now:

  • Pay with QR Codes: Use existing Yape QR codes to make instant cryptocurrency payments at participating merchants nationwide
  • Transfer Money by Phone Number: Execute secure Plin phone-number transfers backed by cryptocurrency holdings
  • Shop with Digital Assets: Access payments at both e-commerce platforms and physical retail locations
  • Enjoy Fast Settlement: Benefit from near-instant transaction confirmation with enhanced security

In Peru, the platform supports multiple cryptocurrencies including USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and other major digital assets, automatically converting them for seamless Peruvian Sol (PEN) transactions.

To celebrate the launch, Bybit Pay is offering unprecedented rewards for users in Peru:

  • New User Exclusive: On top of other welcome bonuses, new users who successfully sign up for Bybit Pay can get a 50% discount coupon on their first QR code or phone-number transfer payment.
  • Current User Benefits: Existing Bybit Pay users can earn 2–10% cashback on every QR or phone-number transfer payment

“By integrating with mainstream payment methods Peruvians already know and trust, Bybit Pay is removing barriers to digital asset adoption and making crypto genuinely useful for everyday transactions,” said Patricio Mesri, CEO of Bybit LATAM. “Peru represents one of Latin America’s most dynamic digital payment markets, and we are proud to be building the infrastructure for financial innovation and inclusion together with our partners.”

Bybit Pay has been making headway in Central and Latin America through partnerships with leading local institutions and payment infrastructure providers from Brazil to Argentina.

To learn more about how to use Bybit Pay, users may visit: How to Make Payment with QR Pay using Bybit Pay

Bybit Pay Bring Crypto Payments to Peru's Most Popular Digital Wallets, Yape and Plin
Bybit Pay Bring Crypto Payments to Peru’s Most Popular Digital Wallets, Yape and Plin

Bybit Pay currently serves global users who have successfully completed Identity Verification on Bybit. Users from Service Restricted Countries or local Bybit entities are not currently supported. For the latest updates and detailed terms and conditions, users may refer to the Bybit Pay official page.

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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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Yuyu Pharma Establishes UCLA Office to Accelerate U.S. Pet Industry Expansion

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yuyu Bio and Mervyn’s Petcare, pet-focused subsidiaries of Yuyu Pharma, have opened a new office on the UCLA campus, strengthening the company’s presence in the United States pet and animal health market.

The two companies are now based at Magnify, the startup incubator housed within the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCLA. Magnify provides office space, meeting facilities, and access to a dynamic innovation ecosystem. The new office will serve as Yuyu Pharma’s North American base for pet-related ventures, enabling closer collaboration with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.

Yuyu Pharma has identified animal health and pet care as a next-generation growth engine and is advancing this strategy through Yuyu Venture Studio (YVS), its investment and venture-building platform that operates independently from the company’s core pharmaceutical business. Through YVS, Yuyu Pharma incubates and invests in emerging companies focused on veterinary biologics, pet nutrition, and animal wellness.

At UCLA, Yuyu Venture Studio has spun off two subsidiaries. Yuyu Bio is a biotechnology company developing feline-specific biologics for chronic and underserved conditions, while Mervyn’s Petcare is a cat-only health supplement company focused on science-backed wellness products. In addition to these UCLA-based companies, Yuyu Venture Studio has made strategic investments across the animal health ecosystem, including VETmAb Biosciences in canine biologics, Dalan Animal Health in shrimp vaccines for sustainable aquaculture, DOG PPL, a community and wellness platform centered around dog parks.

“The animal health sector is emerging as a major global growth area, driven by advances in biopharmaceutical science and rising demand for high-quality companion animal care,” said Robert Wonsang Yu, CEO of Yuyu Pharma. “Through Yuyu Venture Studio, we are building a diversified portfolio of animal health businesses while maintaining strategic independence from our core pharmaceutical operations. Establishing a presence at UCLA allows us to accelerate innovation and scale globally.”

About Yuyu Pharma

Founded in 1941, Yuyu Pharma is a Korea-based healthcare company focused on pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health supplements that improve quality of life. As part of its global growth strategy, the company invests in early-stage and high-growth innovators across biotechnology, sustainability, and animal health through Yuyu Venture Studio.