HANNOVER, Germany, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026, Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai”) (NASDAQ: PONY; HKEX: 2026) today unveiled a new Level 4 (L4) autonomous heavy-duty truck developed in collaboration with GAC Commercial Vehicle. The global debut marks the latest step in the companies’ collaboration and advances Pony.ai’s efforts to bring its fourth generation (Gen-4) Robotruck platform into mass production and commercial deployment.

As one of the models in Pony.ai’s Gen-4 Robotruck lineup, the new vehicle is built on GAC Commercial Vehicle’s T9 battery-electric heavy-duty truck platform. Volume production is scheduled to begin later this year, with vehicles to be deployed in long-haul freight, dedicated-route logistics and port transportation.

The new model integrates Pony.ai’s Gen-4 L4 autonomous trucking system with GAC Commercial Vehicle’s fully redundant drive-by-wire chassis. Its steering, braking, communications, power supply, computing and sensing systems all feature fully redundant architectures to support safe operation across a wide range of conditions.

The vehicle is also equipped with a fully automotive-grade autonomous driving kit (ADK) comprising nine lidars, three millimeter-wave radars and 13 cameras, providing 360-degree sensing coverage with no blind spots. It uses the same domain controller as Pony.ai’s seventh-generation (Gen-7) Robotaxis. The bill-of-materials cost of the ADK has been reduced by 70% compared with the previous generation, while transportation costs per ton-kilometer are expected to fall by 30%.

Pony.ai’s energy-efficiency algorithms, combined with the T9’s ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.4 Cd, are also expected to reduce energy consumption by 10% compared with conventional trucks, supporting smarter, greener and more efficient freight operations.

“The global debut of the T9 autonomous heavy-duty truck with GAC Commercial Vehicle marks another important step in accelerating the mass production and commercial deployment of Pony.ai’s Robotrucks,” He Xing, Vice President of Pony.ai and Head of the company’s Robotruck business, said. “Looking ahead, we will deepen our collaboration with GAC Commercial Vehicle, continue advancing volume production and deployment of the T9 Robotrucks, and bring our jointly developed autonomous trucking solutions to markets around the world.”

The new model extends Pony.ai’s longstanding partnership with GAC Group from Robotaxi into Robotruck. Pony.ai and GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement on April 16. Within five months, the companies completed vehicle testing and validation ahead of the model’s formal launch. This accelerated development process was supported by Pony.ai’s autonomous driving expertise, together with GAC Commercial Vehicle’s automotive engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

Pony.ai began developing Robotrucks in 2018 and has since built a product portfolio spanning heavy- and light-duty trucks. The company is advancing its Gen-4 Robotrucks toward mass production while working with vehicle manufacturers and logistics operators across long-haul freight, bulk commodity transportation, port logistics and urban delivery. Its approach applies the same underlying Virtual Driver technology across Robotaxis, heavy-duty trucks and light-duty trucks, supported by fully redundant safety architectures.

Pony.ai also plans to expand its Robotruck business internationally, including entering markets in Europe and the Middle East over the next two years. The company intends to build on the technology, commercial experience and partner-led approach developed through its operations in China, as well as the overseas operating experience of its Robotaxi business. Pony.ai currently has Robotaxi operations and partnerships underway in markets including the UAE, Qatar, Croatia, Luxembourg, Singapore and South Korea.

About Pony AI Inc.

Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread access to its advanced technology.

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QINGDAO, China, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today introduced RoamView, the newest addition to its Lifestyle Series, designed to solve a simple challenge of modern living: the best place to enjoy a screen isn’t always where the TV is.

You may want to follow a recipe in the kitchen, catch up on a workout in the living room, or enjoy a movie in bed—but a traditional TV stays in one place, while a tablet can feel too small for a truly immersive experience. RoamView is designed to bridge that gap, giving users a screen that moves as freely as they do.

RoamView brings a new level of flexibility and portability to everyday viewing. Users can simply take it from room to room, then rotate, tilt or lift the screen to find the ideal viewing angle. With a long-lasting built-in battery, RoamView lets users enjoy their favorite content without being tied to a power outlet—whether relaxing, working, creating or connecting.

And because modern living is about more than watching, RoamView adapts to whatever the moment calls for. Capture ideas on Whiteboard, explore creative projects with a digital sketchpad, set the mood with Art Gallery, or turn any room into a karaoke stage with Karafun. When it’s time to unwind, 4K streaming brings entertainment to life with immersive picture quality. Powered by a high-performance processing platform with 8GB of memory and 128GB of storage, RoamView delivers smooth multitasking while giving users ample space to keep their favorite movies, shows, photos and other content close at hand.

Together with CanvasTV, which transforms digital art into part of the home, and DécoTV, which blends elegant design with premium viewing, RoamView further expands the Hisense Lifestyle Series—offering displays that adapt beautifully to people’s homes and the way they live.

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026^™, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.

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MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

HIGHLIGHTS

• PMET Resources has been invited to participate in the Canada Investment Summit on September 14-15, 2026, in Toronto, Canada, with its 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan critical minerals Project included in the Summit Prospectus.
• Shaakichiuwaanaan represents a strategic large-scale, globally relevant Canadian critical minerals development opportunity, targeting to be one of the largest lithium pegmatite mines in the world, with significant co-product opportunities (tantalum and caesium).
• The Project’s co-products opportunities are supported by one of the largest tantalum pegmatite resources in the world and the largest pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite resource in the world¹, both offering Canada the opportunity to re-write the current respective supply chains of these minerals.

Ken Brinsden, President, CEO and Managing Director, comments: “The Canada Investment Summit provides an important opportunity to showcase a selection of the most compelling Canadian assets to some of the world’s leading pools of long-term capital. We believe Shaakichiuwaanaan is exactly the type of project Canada is seeking to advance: large-scale, located in a premier jurisdiction, supported by renewable hydroelectric power, and capable of supplying several critical minerals into North American and allied supply chains.

“Its inclusion in the Summit’s prospectus provides another opportunity to engage with institutional, strategic, and government-aligned partners as we continue to advance Shaakichiuwaanaan toward a final investment decision.”

PMET Resources Inc. (the “Company” or “PMET”) (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) is pleased to announce its participation in the Canada Investment Summit 2026, taking place September 14 and 15 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the inclusion of its 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus. The document highlights selected investment opportunities in Canada by the government.

The summit, which will be hosted in Toronto on September 14 and 15, is a first-of-its-kind national investment forum initiated by Canadian Prime Minister  Mark Carney  in partnership with  Canada  Pension Plan Investment Board and Public Section Pension Investment Board, two of Canada’s largest pension fund investors.

The Prime Minister has confirmed that investors participating in the summit collectively manage more than $100 trillion in assets, which underscores the scale of the global investment audience being convened in  Canada. The Government of Canada has an ambitious plan to catalyze $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years.

SHAAKICHIUWAANAAN – A LARGE-SCALE CANADIAN CRITICAL MINERALS OPPORTUNITY

The Company’s October 2025 lithium-only Feasibility Study² for the CV5 Pegmatite outlined an approximate 20-year mine life, with nominal production capacity of up to ~800,000 tonnes per annum of SC5.5 spodumene concentrate. The study estimated an AISC of approximately US$597/t SC5.5 and an after-tax NPV8% of approximately C$1.6 billion using a long-term SC5.5 price assumption of US$1,221/t. See news release dated October 20, 2025.

The Project is supported by strategic investments from global leaders in the lithium and battery value chain. Volkswagen Group and Albemarle Corporation are among PMET’s largest strategic shareholders. Volkswagen initially invested approximately C$69 million for a 9.9% interest in 2024, while Albemarle invested approximately C$109 million for a 4.9% interest in 2023. Volkswagen’s wholly-owned battery subsidiary, PowerCo SE, has entered into a binding offtake term sheet for 100,000 tonnes per annum of SC5.5 spodumene concentrate for 10 years, equivalent to approximately 12.5% of the Project’s nominal aggregate ~800,000 tpa production capacity. Subject to a final investment decision, the Company is targeting commercial production in 2030, with full scale production by 2032.

ADVANCING CANADIAN VALUE-ADDED PROCESSING AND CO-PRODUCTS

The Company continues to evaluate opportunities to capture additional value from Shaakichiuwaanaan’s lithium, caesium, and tantalum endowment.

The Company is preparing an updated CV5 lithium-tantalum Feasibility Study and a parallel lithium-caesium-tantalum Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) covering the broader CV5 and CV13 Project, both targeted for completion in Q4 2026.

Future value-add processing initiatives are also a key study focus for the company. They would potentially enable capturing more downstream value from the raw materials at site, reducing transportation costs and making Canada more sovereign in critical minerals.

For lithium processing , a recent Concept Study undertaken by the Company identified Primero‘s proprietary ALi® atmospheric leach process as a potential preferred pathway for further evaluation, with bench-scale work successfully producing 99.8% battery-grade lithium carbonate from Shaakichiuwaanaan spodumene concentrate (see news release, June 14, 2026). The Company has also entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. to evaluate microwave-assisted electric calcination technology, potentially leveraging Québec’s low-cost renewable hydroelectricity to support the production of higher-value lithium products in Québec.

For potential downstream processing of caesium, the Company is working with Koch Technology Solutions, part of Koch Inc., to evaluate proprietary processing pathways for converting Shaakichiuwaanaan pollucite concentrates into higher-value caesium chemicals (see news release, April 15, 2026). For this purpose the Company’s September 2026 large-scale sampling program called “BerryPick” is targeting the collection of substantially larger quantities of material to support further generation of pollucite concentrate for downstream caesium chemical testwork.

PROJECT FINANCING ENGAGEMENT

The Company continues to advance its Project-financing strategy in parallel with technical studies, permitting, and commercial development. A non-binding Letter of Interest has been received from Société Générale (see news release June 3, 2026), which has expressed interest in participating as a Mandated Lead Arranger for a potential debt financing package. The Company has also received non-binding support and engagement from Export Development Canada (“EDC”), KfW IPEX-Bank, and an additional major Canadian government financial institution in connection with the potential financing of Shaakichiuwaanaan (see news release May 19, 2026).

These expressions of interest and support are preliminary, non-binding, and conditional, and do not constitute credit approvals, commitments to lend, or definitive financing arrangements.

ABOUT TANTALUM

Tantalum is an essential component required for a range of high-tech devices, electronics, superalloys, and essential niche applications including capacitors used in mobile phones and other electronics. It has been recently part of the AI roll out with data centers which has contributed to recent price increases. Due to these essential uses, tantalum is listed as a critical and strategic mineral by the province of Quebec (Canada), Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, South Korea, and the United States.

Tantalum is a unique, high-performance metal known for its high melting point, exceptional corrosion resistance, and ability to efficiently store and transfer electrical charge. High-growth and emerging applications of tantalum are being driven by both technological innovation and strategic shifts in global industries. Emerging industry applications include A.I.-focused GPUs and CPUs, advanced electronics and 5G infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing used in cloud computing. It’s also a key input in medical technology including implants and medical imaging equipment, aerospace including defense applications, and quantum computing.

According to the United States Geological Survey, an estimated 2,100 tonnes of tantalum was produced globally in 2024. No significant amounts of tantalum are currently produced in North America or Europe, with a majority (85%+) of production coming out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Brazil. However, a significant amount of global supply (~60%) comes out of certain African regions where serious conflict and corruption are present with poor worker conditions. Growing tantalum production from lithium pegmatites, predominantly out of Australia at this time, is seen as a source of alternative, secure, stable, and traceable supply to global markets, while the USGS reported no U.S. mine production. 

Tantalum currently trades for $232/lb as a spot concentrate pricing per pound of contained Ta₂O₅ (Ta ≥30%), per Shanghai Metals market reporting³.

ABOUT CAESIUM

Mineral deposits of pollucite-hosted caesium are very rare globally and represent the most fractionated component of LCT pegmatite systems, which are effectively the only known primary economic source of caesium supply. Economic deposits of caesium pegmatite are typically on a smaller scale of <10 kt to 350 kt in size compared to deposits of lithium pegmatite that typically range in the millions of tonnes in size (<10 Mt to over 100 Mt).

The market for caesium compounds and metals is niche and largely opaque because it is not publicly traded like copper or gold, but rather through bi-lateral and term contracts. Further, product prices vary depending on their contained caesium form, purity, and end-product use. As an example, caesium carbonate (Cs₂CO₃≥99%) as an indicative spot price currently trades at around US$250/kg (excluding VAT, Price Sourcing – Shanghai Metal Markets⁴. 

Caesium is currently supply constrained, with only limited sources supplying the global market. A discovery at the size, grade, and scale of Shaakichiuwaanaan has the potential to be a primary source of supply for global markets over the long-term. This includes existing applications for caesium in oil/gas drilling (Caesium Fromate), medical imaging, emissions reduction, atomic clocks and precision GPS navigation, as well as new and potentially growing applications in the terrestrial solar panel industry. Caesium has been found to play a vital role in significantly improving next generation solar panel efficiency, stability, and life span. Additionally, the use of caesium in lithium-ion batteries to improve performance is actively being explored through use as an additive in certain cathode, anode, and electrolyte chemistries.

QUALIFIED/COMPETENT PERSON

The technical and scientific information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Resource Estimate and exploration results for the Company’s properties is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”), and member in good standing with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec (Geologist Permit number 01968), and with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (member number 87868). Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the related technical information in this news release.

Mr. Smith is an Executive and Vice President of Exploration for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares, Restricted Share Units (RSUs), Performance Share Units (PSUs), and options in the Company.

The information in this news release that relates to the Mineral Reserve Estimate and Feasibility Study is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr. Frédéric Mercier-Langevin, Ing. M.Sc., who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and member in good standing with the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Mr. Mercier-Langevin has reviewed and approved the related technical information in this news release.

Mr. Mercier-Langevin is the Chief Operating and Development Officer for PMET Resources Inc. and holds common shares, RSUs, PSUs, and options in the Company.

ABOUT PMET RESOURCES INC.

PMET Resources Inc. is a pegmatite critical mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its district-scale 100%-owned Shaakichiuwaanaan Property located in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region of Quebec, Canada, which is accessible year-round by all-season road and proximal to regional hydro-power infrastructure.

In late 2025, the Company announced a positive lithium-only Feasibility Study on the CV5 Pegmatite for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Property and declared a maiden Mineral Reserve of 84.3 Mt at 1.26% Li₂O (Probable)⁵. The study outlines the potential for a competitive and globally significant high-grade lithium project targeting up to ~800 ktpa spodumene concentrate using a simple Dense Media Separation (“DMS”) only process flowsheet. Further, the results highlight Shaakichiuwaanaan as a potential North American critical mineral powerhouse with significant opportunity for tantalum and caesium in addition to lithium.

The Project hosts a Consolidated Mineral Resource⁶ totalling 108.0 Mt at 1.40% Li₂O and 166 ppm Ta₂O₅ (Indicated) and 33.4 Mt at 1.33% Li₂O and 155 ppm Ta₂O₅ (Inferred), and ranks as a top ten lithium pegmatite globally in size. Additionally, the Project hosts the world’s largest pollucite-hosted caesium pegmatite Mineral Resource at the Rigel and Vega zones with 0.69 Mt at 4.40% Cs₂O (Indicated), and 1.70 Mt at 2.40% Cs₂O (Inferred).

This news release has been approved by

“KEN BRINSDEN”

Kenneth Brinsden, President, CEO & Managing Director

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws.

All statements, other than statements of present or historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions and accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. You are hence cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as “potential”, “advance”, “advancing”, “targeting”, “opportunity”, “expected”, “continue”, “development”, “completion”, “support”, “engage”, “could”, “may”, “would”, “might” or “will”, or variations of such words and phrases.

Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the potential benefits arising from participation in the Canada Investment Summit and inclusion of the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in the Summit investment deal book; the development, production and economic potential of the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project; the Primero, Mitsui, Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. and Koch Technology Solutions initiatives; potential lithium, tantalum and caesium co-product and downstream opportunities; the updated CV5 lithium-tantalum Feasibility Study and parallel lithium-caesium-tantalum PEA/Scoping Study on the broader Project; future project financing and the non-binding interest or support of Société Générale, EDC, KfW IPEX-Bank and other prospective financing partners; and the timing and potential achievement of a final investment decision.

Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause actual results to be materially different from future results expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Key assumptions include, without limitation, the accuracy of Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates and the assumptions on which they are based; the ability to complete ongoing technical studies and testwork as planned; the ability to achieve expected recoveries, product specifications and development outcomes; long-term demand for lithium, tantalum and caesium; the ability to obtain all required regulatory approvals; the availability of financing on acceptable terms; and that exploration and development results continue to support management’s current plans for the Project.

Forward-looking statements are also subject to risks and uncertainties facing the Company’s business, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects. Readers should review the detailed risk discussion in the Company’s most recent Annual Information Form filed on SEDAR+, for a fuller understanding of the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business and operations.

Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions and has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. If any of the risks or uncertainties mentioned above, which are not exhaustive, materialize, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law. The Company qualifies all of its forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

COMPETENT PERSON STATEMENT (ASX LISTING RULES)

The information in this news release that relates to the Feasibility Study (“FS”) for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, which was first reported by the Company in a market announcement titled “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time), is available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The production target and forecast financial information from the Feasibility Study referred to in this news release was reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rules 5.16 and 5.17 on the date of the original announcement. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the production target and forecast financial information in the original announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.

The Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimates in this release were first reported by the Company in accordance with ASX Listing Rules 5.8 and 5.9 in market announcements titled “World’s Largest Pollucite-Hosted Caesium Pegmatite Deposit” dated July 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and “PMET Resources Delivers Positive CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study for its Large-Scale Shaakichiuwaanaan Project” dated October 20, 2025 (Montreal time) and are available on the Company’s website at www.pmet.ca, on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the ASX website at www.asx.com.au. The Company confirms that, as of the date of this news release, it is not aware of any new information or data verified by the competent person that materially affects the information included in the relevant announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that, as at the date of this announcement, the form and context in which the competent person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcement.

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Bitmine owns 4.9% of the total ETH coin supply of 122.0 million

Bitmine is 98% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 15 months

ETH is the best performing macro asset in Q3 of 2026 to date, outperforming the S&P 500 by 5,866bp

Tom Lee to deliver the keynote at KBW on September 30, 2026

Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026

Bitmine’s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP

Bitmine has 5,067,309 staked ETH, representing $12.7 billion at $2,513 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors

Bitmine owns $98 million of Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS), now one of the only publicly listed equities in the world to provide investors indirect exposure to OpenAI

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings & Marketable Securities + “Moonshots” total $15.8 billion, including 5.96 million ETH tokens, total cash & marketable securities of $549 million, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

NORWALK, Conn., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + “moonshots” holdings totaling $15.8 billion.

As of September 13, 2026 at 5:30pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 5,956,378 ETH at $2,513 per ETH (per Coinbase NASDAQ: COIN), 212 Bitcoin (BTC), $180 million stake in Beast Industries, $98 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and total cash & marketable securities of $549 million. Bitmine’s ETH holdings are 4.9% of the ETH supply (of 122.0 million ETH).

“The price ratio of ETH to BTC moved to the highest level since Jan 30th of this year and established a new uptrend, breaking the trendline in place since the COVID-19 highs.  In our view, this reflects Ethereum’s strengthened position as the settlement rails for Wall Street tokenization and the increased realization that Ethereum may play a critical central role in managing agentic-AI.  What is impressive is this strength in the absolute price of ETH and ETH/BTC taking place while global equities remain rangebound due to war risks and rising yields.” stated Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

Tom DeMark, founder of DeMark Analytics and a capital markets advisor to Bitmine is expecting ETH to make a sharp upward move in coming weeks. According to Tom DeMark, “In August, ETH moved sideways without a downside break and the 12-day metric expired, which implies a renewal of the upside move. We believe this further supports the continuation of the prior uptrend. We expect late August’s sharp one-day rally was a likely preview of the pending advance.”

“As we enter the final month of calendar Q3 2026, ETH is the best performing macro asset during the quarter, outperforming the S&P 500 by 5,866bp through last Friday. In fact, the top 3 performing assets since June 30th are ETH, SOL and BTC,” stated Lee. “We believe this sets the stage for institutions to add to their crypto holdings given the substantial outperformance of crypto versus other macro assets in calendar Q3 so far.”

“We believe there are multiple positive catalysts as we head into the final months of 2026,” stated Lee. “These include the upcoming CLARITY Act vote scheduled in mid-September. Additionally, Korean investors have again started buying crypto and rotating away from AI stocks. The 4-year cycle is bottoming within the next few weeks in our view. And this sets the stage for what we expect to be sizable institutional participation in buying crypto in the final months of 2026, especially given the tailwinds of tokenization and Agentic-AI.”

Tom Lee will also deliver the keynote at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 on September 30 at 11:20 a.m. at Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts in Seoul. The 25-minute keynote is part of Korea Blockchain Week, one of Asia’s leading blockchain and digital asset conferences. Additional information is available on the Korea Blockchain Week website.

“This ETH/BTC ratio has moved up during crypto bull cycles, driven by increasing use of Ethereum relative to Bitcoin. These prior cycles were fueled by ICOs (2017-2018), NFTs (2020-2021), and stablecoins (2025). In this upcoming crypto cycle, we see the ETH/BTC ratio rising, driven by Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and by agentic-AI using blockchains,” continued Lee.

“Over the past week, we acquired 27,180 ETH. Bitmine’s track record of consistent buying of crypto is unmatched by any public company in the world. Bitmine has bought ETH each and every week since the inception of the ETH Treasury Strategy on June 30, 2025,” stated Lee.

On July 16, 2026, Bitmine released the latest Chairman’s Message (link here) for July 2026. The title of the Message is “ETH is the cure for the Uncanny Valley of Wealth.”

Earlier in 2026, Bitmine launched MAVAN (the Made in America VAlidator Network), the institutional-grade staking platform. While MAVAN was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN has expanded to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure. A portion of Bitmine’s ETH is already staked on the MAVAN platform.

As of September 7, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 5,067,309 ($12.7 billion at $2,513 per ETH). “Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward would be $392 million on an annualized basis (using 2.62% 7-day BMNR yield),” stated Lee.

“Annualized staking revenues are now projected at $334 million. And this 5.1 million ETH is 85% of the 5.96 million ETH held by Bitmine. Bitmine’s own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.62% (annualized),” continued Lee.

Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $924 million (4-day average, as of September 11, 2026), ranking #98 in the US, behind Intuit Inc. (rank #97) and ahead of Verizon Communications (rank #99) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine’s crypto holdings reign as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which reportedly owns 845,080 BTC valued at approximately $71 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

Bitmine management believes the GENIUS Act and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2026 as the US action on August 15, 1971, which ended the Bretton Woods system and took the U.S. dollar off the gold standard 55 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

The Chairman’s message can be found here:
https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/ 

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/ 

About Bitmine
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BMNR), together with its subsidiaries (“Bitmine” or the “Company”), is a blockchain technology infrastructure company operating across institutional digital asset staking and validation services, bitcoin mining, and strategic digital asset management. As the world’s leading Ethereum Treasury company, it implements an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. The Company provides institutional-grade staking and validation infrastructure—through which it earns staking rewards and validation income—alongside bitcoin mining activities. Bitmine holds digital assets strategically, generating yield on those holdings to support liquidity and capital formation. Since 2025, the Company has expanded its blockchain infrastructure capabilities, including developing and deploying MAVAN, its institutional staking and validation platform. The Company’s activities further include investments in early-stage blockchain opportunities (“moonshot” investments) and ancillary mining, hosting, and consulting services.

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Forward Looking Statements 
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not purely historical and can generally be identified by terms such as “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “targets,” “goals,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “view,” “see,” or similar expressions, or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. This press release specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things: (i) the Company’s goal of acquiring 5% of the total ETH supply (the “Alchemy of 5%” initiative) and statements that the Company is 98% of the way to achieving this goal in 15 months; (ii) the Company’s digital asset accumulation and treasury strategy, including statements regarding continued weekly ETH acquisitions since the inception of the ETH Treasury Strategy on June 30, 2025 and the Company’s status as the largest ETH treasury in the world; (iii) the Company’s staking operations, including projected annualized ETH staking rewards of approximately $392 million at scale (assuming Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners using 2.62% 7-day BMNR yield), currently projected annualized staking revenues of approximately $334 million, and the 7-day yield of 2.62% (annualized); (iv) MAVAN’s expansion to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure, and its intended position as a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors; (v) expectations regarding future ETH price performance and market movements, including Tom DeMark’s expectation that ETH will make a sharp upward move in coming weeks based on technical analysis and the belief that the August sideways movement implies a renewal of the upside move, and that a previous one-day rally was a likely preview of the pending advance; (vi) statements regarding ETH’s performance as the best performing macro asset in Q3 2026 to date, outperforming the S&P 500 by 5,866bp, and that this sets the stage for institutions to add to their crypto holdings; (vii) management’s belief that multiple positive catalysts exist heading into the final months of 2026, including the upcoming CLARITY Act vote scheduled for mid-September 2026, renewed buying by Korean investors and rotation away from AI stocks, the view that the four-year crypto cycle is bottoming within the next few weeks, and the expectation of sizable institutional participation in buying crypto in the final months of 2026, especially given the tailwinds of tokenization and agentic-AI; (viii) statements and expectations regarding the ETH/BTC ratio, including that the ratio has moved to the highest level since January 30th of this year and established a new uptrend, and that the ratio will rise in the upcoming crypto cycle driven by Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and by agentic-AI using blockchains, similar to prior cycles fueled by ICOs (2017-2018), NFTs (2020-2021), and stablecoins (2025); (ix) statements regarding Ethereum’s strengthened position as the settlement rails for Wall Street tokenization and the increased realization that Ethereum may play a critical central role in managing agentic-AI; (x) management’s belief that the GENIUS Act and SEC Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2026 as the end of the Bretton Woods system in 1971 and that investments resulting therefrom will prove better than gold; (xi) statements regarding the Company’s investments, including that its investment in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) provides investors indirect exposure to OpenAI and its $180 million stake in Beast Industries; and (xii) statements regarding the value of the Company’s crypto, cash, marketable securities, and “moonshot” holdings, including aggregate holdings of $15.8 billion and ETH holdings representing 4.9% of the total ETH supply.

These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the extreme volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices, including ETH and Bitcoin, and the speculative nature of digital asset investments; the risk that historical ETH price movements, technical analysis indicators, ETH/BTC ratio trends, and relative performance versus other macro assets will not recur or are not indicative of future performance; the Company’s reliance on third-party pricing sources (including Coinbase) and reported market values in calculating the value of its crypto, cash, marketable securities, and “moonshot” holdings, and the risk that such values fluctuate materially after the date and time referenced in this release; changes in market conditions affecting the trading price and trading volume of the Company’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock, and the risk that the Company’s inclusion in the Russell 1000 index does not produce anticipated benefits; the Company’s ability to successfully execute its digital asset acquisition strategy, continue its record of weekly ETH acquisitions, and achieve its ETH accumulation targets, including the “Alchemy of 5%” goal; the Company’s ability to finance its business operations, Ethereum treasury operations, and MAVAN expansion; operational, security, and technological risks associated with the Company’s staking and validation operations, including network failures, slashing events, cybersecurity breaches, and protocol changes; the risk that actual staking participation, yields, rewards, and revenues differ materially from the projected amounts described in this release, which are based on a 7-day yield and assume ETH is fully staked at scale; competition in the digital asset treasury, staking, and mining industries; the Company’s dependence on key personnel, including executive leadership and advisors such as Tom DeMark; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, blockchain technology, and staking activities in the United States and globally, including the timing and outcome of the scheduled CLARITY Act vote and the ultimate enactment, implementation, and interpretation of the GENIUS Act and other pending legislation and regulatory initiatives; actions by the SEC, CFTC, and other regulatory bodies affecting digital assets and related businesses; risks related to the Company’s investments in early-stage blockchain opportunities (“moonshot” investments), including the investments in Eightco Holdings (including the nature and extent of any indirect exposure to OpenAI) and Beast Industries; macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates, Federal Reserve monetary policy, labor market conditions, war risks, rising yields, and general economic conditions affecting investor sentiment toward digital assets, including the behavior of Korean and other international investors; the accuracy of technical analysis predictions and management’s expectations regarding ETH price movements, the ETH/BTC ratio, Ethereum’s role in Wall Street tokenization and agentic-AI, and the impact of tokenization and agentic-AI applications on Ethereum; the unpredictability of cryptocurrency market cycles and the accuracy of expectations regarding future crypto cycles, including whether the four-year cycle bottoms as anticipated and whether institutional participation materializes; changes to the Ethereum protocol, including staking mechanics, validator requirements, and reward structures; the performance of third-party service providers, exchanges, custodians, and staking partners; risks related to the concentration of the Company’s assets in digital currencies, particularly Ethereum; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information available to management as of the date of this release and reflect management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, views, and beliefs concerning future events and circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including those described above and in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of these filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website at https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Bitmine expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, revise, or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statements are based, except as required by applicable law or regulation.

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• As the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG sector anywhere in the world this year, Gastech’s return to Asia amid rapidly rising energy demand draws more than 50,000 attendees from over 150 countries : dmg events.
• The event hosts 20+ ministers from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, alongside CEOs from the world’s leading energy companies, including Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, EGAT, PTT, Gulf, Petronas, TotalEnergies and INPEX.
• Speaking at the Gastech Inauguration, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, said: “The future will be shaped by countries that cooperate, companies that invest, innovators that turn ideas into solutions, and policymakers who are willing to build bridges across borders.“

BANGKOK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As governments and industries across the globe navigate a period of surging demand and transformative economic growth, Gastech 2026 officially opened in Bangkok today, bringing the world’s energy leaders together to advance the partnerships, investments and solutions needed to power the next chapter of global progress.

The event welcomes more than 50,000 attendees, 800+ global exhibitors and 800+ high-level speakers, including senior ministers, policymakers, CEOs and investors from across the global value chain, making it the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG industry this year. Under the theme “Where Global Supply Meets Demand”, Gastech 2026 turns this global reach into tangible impact, driving coordinated action on the shared global priorities of energy security, affordability and reliability.

Speaking to the inextricable link between energy and economic growth, H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, opened the Gastech Inauguration with a call for closer cooperation and bolder investment in the energy projects that will underpin Asia’s continued transformation and unlock new opportunities for billions across the globe:

“The world today is facing challenges of extraordinary complexity. Geopolitical tensions are reshaping energy trade while economies are seeking greater resilience. At this defining moment, energy is not simply a commodity, energy is critical, enabling nations to grow, innovate, and improve the quality of life. This is why we must pursue an energy future that balances three essential priorities: energy security, affordability, and sustainability.”

Delivering his opening remarks, H.E. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Energy, set out Thailand’s strategy for meeting surging power needs while building a more competitive and secure system that can support industrial transformation and AI ambition:

“As we look ahead, building energy security while making progress on the energy transition is not just a destination, it is a journey that will require technology, innovation, investment, and cooperation to move forward together. Thailand is not only an ideal venue for Gastech, but also a natural partner for this next generation of energy collaboration, helping to transform today’s challenges into opportunities and ambition into action.”

These opening addresses set the stage for the launch of the Strategic Conference, which featured ministers from Nigeria, Oman, Singapore and Timor-Leste, alongside the policymakers and institutions that set the rules of global energy trade. Together, these decision-makers aligned on a pragmatic response to the world’s mounting energy demands, recognising the value that every resource brings to the diversified and abundant energy mix that keeps global markets moving forward.

The programme opened with its flagship ministerial panel, titled ‘The Energy Reset: Who Controls Power in the New Global Order?‘, which examined how ongoing developments are reshaping global energy markets and priorities, and how governments must respond to the energy demands and supply pressures of a rapidly evolving global landscape. H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy & Minerals, Oman, stated: 

“We need more energy, we need more exploration, more collaboration. But in my honest opinion, we need more understanding of each other, and we need more peace to allow us to do what we are good at. Because the fundamentals of producing oil and gas have not changed. If anything, they are better than before. The technology has improved. We know how to produce it, how to liquefy it, how to transport it. The issue now is the last part: getting it out to the consumers who need it most.”

The Strategic Conference also delivered direct insights from one of the 21^st century’s most influential global leaders, as the Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, explored how governments and industry should navigate this evolving landscape, why abundant and affordable energy matters more than ever, and what it will take to turn a period of disruption and competition into one of investment, innovation and growth:

“Energy security is a vital part of every country’s independence and overall security, and we need to have diverse energy supplies for industry and for AI. When you look at energy policy today, it is right up there with defence in terms of how you think about security in the broader sense and economic prosperity for the future.”

The private sector took centre stage as the conference’s leadership sessions convened the executives who produce, finance, ship, trade and deliver the world’s energy. Senior figures from PTT, PETRONAS, INPEX, Woodside Energy, YPF, NNPC, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron, JERA, Venture Global, Baker Hughes and Trafigura advanced the partnerships, investment commitments and infrastructure projects needed to accelerate energy growth and meet increasingly complex global demand pressures.

Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS, said: “The theme of Gastech 2026 – Where Global Energy Supply Meets Demand – could not have been more appropriate because that is what Asia needs. What we like about working with our partners in Asia is that policymakers have been pragmatic, they have not forced a fuel idealism or ideology-driven policy that compels people to respond in unrealistic ways. Policymakers have moved to far more pragmatic approaches in deciding how the energy mix is built.”

The opening day also saw the launch of specialised programmes unfolding alongside Gastech’s leadership sessions: the Electrification Strategic Programme, delivered in partnership with EGAT; the Global Energy Regulators Forum; the Low Carbon Solutions and Hydrogen programmes; and a dedicated Japan Energy Programme examining how the country’s LNG strategy is shaping markets across the region.

Drawing particular attention was the launch of AixEnergy, a new event co-located with Gastech which tackles the defining relationship of the decade: how artificial intelligence is transforming energy operations, and how the sector is racing to supply the energy that will power AI and the data centres driving record growth in electricity demand.

Beyond the conference, Gastech’s exhibition is where strategy becomes commercial reality. Anchored by co-hosts Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell, with Thailand’s National Consortium Partners EGAT, PTT and Gulf and National Consortium Supporters RATCH and EGCO, the show floor connects the entire industry from demand to delivery.

From the start of the day, the floor was busy with bilateral talks, innovation showcases and the development of new commercial partnerships, with the week’s first agreements already forming. With Gastech 2025 driving a record $60 billion in deals, 2026 will continue to facilitate the projects and investments that will reshape worldwide energy growth.

Launching the 54^th year of Gastech, Christopher Hudson, President of dmg events, welcomed government and industry leaders with a clear message: meeting the world’s growing demand for energy will require collaboration at an unprecedented scale. He said:

“No single nation, no single company, no single technology alone can deliver energy at the scale this moment demands. It takes partnership. It takes collaboration. It takes technology. That is why Gastech exists. This is not another conference. This is a working room where diplomacy happens, policy gets shaped, and deals get signed.”

With leaders from every sector and region in attendance, Gastech 2026 continues to hold its place as the meeting point where the global energy industry moves from ambition to action. Over the days ahead, conversations will centre on the mounting energy needs of widescale electrification and AI expansion, as the event lays the foundations for the next chapter of global progress.  

About Gastech

Gastech is the world’s largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, low-carbon solutions, hydrogen, shipping, AI for energy and electrification. Gastech 2026 is expected to welcome more than 50,000 attendees from over 150 countries, 800+ exhibiting companies and 800+ speakers

For further information and registration, visit the official Gastech website. https://www.gastechevent.com 

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About dmg events

Since 1989, dmg events has created connections that enable growth by bringing together global industries, governments and innovators to drive collaboration, unlock commercial opportunity and advance meaningful progress across the world’s most important markets. Through high-impact events and strategic partnerships, dmg events supports businesses and communities to navigate change, accelerate innovation and build sustainable success.

Operating from 13 offices worldwide, dmg events delivers more than 30 energy and policy events annually. Across four continents, its leading events, including ADIPEC and Gastech, bring together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to engage on the priorities shaping the future of energy systems and global markets.

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Collaboration introduces a flexible ground architecture that enhances efficiency, enables multi‑orbit operations, and supports operators’ modernization strategies across the region

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a leader in satellite communications, is powering leading satcom integrator and service provider Datacom with its Intuition ground system, enabling Datacom to deliver cloud‑native services for satellite operators across the Asia Pacific region. Intuition improves bandwidth efficiency, enables multi‑orbit operations, accelerates network modernization without vendor lock‑in, and introduces a flexible bring‑your‑own‑hardware architecture.

As operators face unprecedented growth in data demand and the operational complexity of hybrid GEO and NGSO networks, ST Engineering iDirect is enabling Datacom to set a new benchmark for ground operations in the region. The deployment of Intuition supports Datacom’s Satellite Modernization Blueprint, a scalable, repeatable framework designed to help operators transition to software‑defined, cloud‑native architectures. Through moving away from traditional five‑ to ten‑year hardware migration cycles, Datacom will enable its customers to achieve immediate agility, faster service activation, and more efficient use of network resources.

“Intuition gives Datacom a cloud-native foundation that unlocks immediate efficiency gains, faster service activation, and the flexibility operators need as they move into multi‑orbit architectures. This partnership accelerates modernization by removing hardware constraints and enabling a software defined operating model built for the next decade of satellite services,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect.

Representing an evolution in the orchestration model, ST Engineering iDirect is equipping Datacom to manage hardware procurement, full lifecycle services, and ground segment integration. Intuition’s advanced resource management—including Global Bandwidth Management, the Mx-DMA MRC waveform, and automated resource orchestration—maximizes spectrum throughput and simplifies operations. Combined with the elimination of proprietary hardware premiums, these efficiencies target double‑digit reductions in total cost of ownership for Datacom’s customers.

ST Engineering iDirect will support Datacom’s transition by providing Intuition under a subscription model, along with technical enablement, validation testing, and ongoing lifecycle support. Intuition will initially be deployed across multiple gateways to support a large installed base of maritime terminals, with the critical capability to roam between the customers’ existing and Intuition networks.

“By moving to a cloud-native, software-defined environment, we’re giving our customers immediate agility and the ability to evolve without the limitations of traditional hardware cycles. This deployment is the foundation of our Satellite Modernization Blueprint—a scalable model that helps operators increase efficiency, optimize bandwidth, and compete in a multi‑orbit future,” said Boris Ng, CEO, Datacom System International.

With Intuition creating a pathway toward advanced architectures including 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks, edge compute integration, and AI‑assisted operational workflows, Datacom and its customers are well positioned for long‑term competitiveness in a multi‑orbit environment.

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

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WOOSTER, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PRC-Saltillo, a pioneer and global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), announces the global launch of the Genesis product line, a new generation of communication devices designed to expand communication possibilities for adults, teens, and children with acquired or long-term complex communication needs, including ALS and cerebral palsy.

The Genesis product line debuts with two highly customisable Windows®-based AAC solutions: the Genesis 13 (13-inch) and the Genesis 16 (16-inch). Backed by 60 years of engineering, clinical, linguistic, and communicator expertise, Genesis is designed to help communicators make the most of every opportunity with thoughtful design, access flexibility, and familiar tools that support everyday communication.

“Innovation is meaningful when it helps people connect more fully with the world around them,” said Sarah Wilds, CEO. “Genesis brings together thoughtful design, state of the art durability, and personalisation to open new possibilities for communicators across the global AAC community.”

Designed around real-world communication needs

Genesis 13 and Genesis 16 include features designed to support independence, clarity, connection, and comfort across everyday environments.  The new devices offer expansive, vibrant screens, a 7.62 centimeter (3-inch) angled partner display, customisable quick access controls, surround-style audio from front- and rear-facing speakers, a multi-angle kickstand, larger power and volume buttons, long-lasting battery life, and generous storage capacity.

Flexible access and personalisation

Genesis solutions can be customised to fit each communicator’s body, access method, routines, and style. Access options include an advanced eye tracker with improved outdoor performance, a head tracker, wireless and wired switches with two switch-scanning ports, TouchGuides, and keyguards. Communicators can also personalise their device with an all-black design, ten frame colours, a cushioned backpack, and heavy-duty mount options.

Familiar tools, trusted support

Genesis makes the transition to a new device feel familiar with many of the features and tools PRC-Saltillo customers already use and trust. Every Genesis device supports robust vocabulary options, including Unity®/Unidad®, LAMP Words for Life®, Essence®, WordPower®, CoreScanner™, and more, along with a Windows-based platform and Empower® and/or NuVoice® software for familiar navigation and a seamless transition.

Every Genesis device also includes PRC-Saltillo support for communicators and communication partners.

Join the Global New Possibilities Tour

To celebrate the global launch of Genesis, PRC-Saltillo is taking the New Possibilities Tour around the world, giving communicators, families, and professionals the opportunity to explore Genesis firsthand and discover what the new devices can do.

Genesis trial and purchased devices will start shipping in the U.S. in October. PRC-Saltillo AAC Consultants are available to share Genesis product information, answer insurance funding questions, and support customers as they begin something extraordinary. Customers outside the U.S. may contact their local PRC-Saltillo subsidiary to learn more about Genesis options in their region.

About PRC-Saltillo

Founded in 1966, PRC-Saltillo is a pioneer and global leader in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology for individuals with complex communication needs. The company offers a full range of speech-generating devices, industry-leading AAC apps, and research-based vocabulary systems. PRC-Saltillo is 100% employee-owned and headquartered in Wooster, Ohio, USA, with subsidiaries in Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI) hosted its flagship CASI Sustainability Forum, themed “Shaping Inclusive Transitions in Asia: Enhancing SMEs’ Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change,” alongside the third Hong Kong Green Week. Co-hosted with the HKMA Infrastructure Financing Facilitation Office (IFFO), UNDP, HKU’s Faculty of Social Sciences, and CFA Institute, the hybrid event convened over 350 global leaders to accelerate SME transition finance and climate resilience.

Dr. Ma Jun, Chairman of CASI, highlighted Asia’s sustainable finance leadership, noting the region contributed 74% of global new renewable additions last year, while Hong Kong facilitated 45% of Asia’s cross-border sustainable bond issuances. Calling for urgent focus on SME resilience, Dr. Ma outlined CASI’s plans to scale capacity building across its network of 75 member organizations and 10,000+ learners across 100+ jurisdictions.

Mr Darryl Chan, Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, stated: “Asia has moved to the very forefront of the global climate transition dialogue. To drive Asia’s transition forward, we must build an ecosystem that empowers SMEs — the backbone of Asia’s economies. Sustainable finance hubs such as Hong Kong have a critical role to play in making sustainable finance accessible to SMEs and tailored to their real-world operating realities. At the HKMA, we remain committed to convening dialogues like today’s, translating global standards and frameworks into practical, decision-useful information for SMEs on the ground.”

Keynotes featured Wang Xin (PBOC) detailing China’s sustainable finance framework, and Prof. Ming Wen (Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU), who underscored that climate change, social inequality, and economic transformation are interconnected, requiring an ambitious low-carbon transition that remains fair and inclusive. Additionally, Thomas Beloe (UNDP) urged for practical, investable SME finance, while Paul Moody (CFA Institute) framed adaptation as both an investment opportunity and policy priority.

The Forum featured the Green Accelerator showcase, connecting proven green technologies with users, partners, and financing in emerging markets. Alongside the main event, an afternoon Student Breakout Session drew over 120 students in person, introducing emerging talent to career pathways in Hong Kong’s sustainable finance sector.

Dr. Ma closed by confirming the next CASI Forum will convene alongside COP31.

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coffee is becoming an increasingly established part of daily life in China, creating new opportunities for international coffee suppliers as the country’s market continues to expand. Against this backdrop, HOTELEX Shanghai 2027, Asia’s leading hospitality and foodservice trade show, will bring global coffee brands, roasters, equipment manufacturers and professional buyers together from 30 March to 2 April 2027, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

According to the 2026 China Urban Coffee Development Report, China’s coffee industry reached RMB 354.9 billion in 2025, up 13.3% year on year. Annual per capita coffee consumption increased from 16.74 cups in 2023 to 28.57 cups in 2025, representing a 70% increase in three years.

Market access for international suppliers is also expanding. China recently approved 183 Brazilian coffee exporters for access to the Chinese market under five-year registrations, highlighting growing opportunities for global coffee producers and suppliers. For international companies, however, entering China requires more than competitive products. Understanding buyer requirements, distribution channels, certifications and rapidly changing consumer preferences remains critical to long-term market development.

HOTELEX Shanghai 2027 provides a focused platform for international suppliers to connect with Chinese buyers and industry professionals, offering access to 8,000+ professional buyers, including café chains, distributors and specialty roasters, as well as pre-scheduled 1-on-1 business meetings supported by professional interpretation. The programme will also feature 60+ expert forums covering market trends, regulations and consumer developments, alongside live product demonstrations and coffee-focused activities showcasing products and technologies. The event will also bring together 3,500+ exhibitors from 65+ countries and regions, creating a broader international business environment across the hospitality supply chain.

The platform has also delivered measurable business results. In 2026, 87% of international exhibitors secured new distribution partnerships, with an average reported deal value of RMB 2.4 million per exhibitor.

As China’s coffee market continues to evolve into a more diverse and sophisticated industry ecosystem, HOTELEX Shanghai provides international suppliers with a direct platform to connect with Chinese buyers, gain market insights and build long-term business partnerships.

Exhibitor registration for HOTELEX Shanghai 2027 is now open. For more details, visit HOTELEX Shanghai.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APEX Bootcamp: RealRelay Edition ran in Singapore on 12 and 13 September 2026, organised by the Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS) and co-hosted by CWG Innovations, a partner company of Edvance International. It was open to students and young working adults with no prior technical or AI experience. Over two days, teams designed an AI agent and built it on RealRelay.

The programme ran on the same platform a school would use. RealRelay was built for education first, and the two days compressed a cycle that a teacher and a class would normally work through over a term.

Who was in the room, and what they built

The first edition was oversubscribed within days. For this edition, participants were selected against three criteria: they were already serious about AI, they arrived with an idea of their own, and they wanted the two days to build it rather than hear about it.

Mr Aaron Ang, Regional Director at CWG, mentored the teams himself and took them through it in stages. By the end of the two days every team had a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) AI agent.

“Before this I was jumping between four or five different AI tools and spending more time googling which model was supposed to be good for what than actually building. RealRelay put all of it in one place, so I could stop thinking about the tools and start thinking about the problem we were trying to solve. By the end of day two I had an agent that actually did something, and I built it myself.”

Lim Ying Yi Chloe, Year 2 Big Data and Analytics, Temasek Polytechnic

Participants were also impressed by the way RealRelay handles cyber and AI security. Those protections sit inside the platform, so the checks happen while the agent is being built rather than at the end, and that is key to building a good agent.

One platform, over 300 models

RealRelay is an agentic AI platform that aggregates over 300 mainstream AI models behind a single interface. Its agents are built from functional modules for information retrieval, courseware generation, email processing, business data analysis and team collaboration. Users describe what they need in natural language to create, publish and share custom agents on the platform. RealRelay will also support agent trading, so people can monetise what they build.

Built for the classroom, and more

Education is where RealRelay started. The goal was a full ecosystem rather than a standalone tool, so that students across disciplines can develop agentic AI solutions for their own fields. Teaching, collaboration and assessment run as a closed loop entirely on the platform. Lecturers take part in the whole development process, offering guidance and supporting iterations while the work is happening, instead of grading only the finished deliverable.

A dedicated teaching-analytics module sits underneath it. The module analyses classroom recordings and student learning data so teachers can read the state of a class in real time and identify where individual students are weak, which makes differentiated instruction practical rather than aspirational.

All of it runs under the same governance as the rest of the platform. The school controls permissions, security, auditing, retention and access centrally, class by class or department by department.

Education is the first of several verticals. The team is already building out cybersecurity, with fintech to follow, and after that the industries its own market research has flagged as the ones where agentic AI pays off earliest. Each vertical is built the same way: functional modules shaped around how that industry actually works, on the same platform and under the same governance.

Security built into the platform

Conventional AI platforms leave security testing to a separate purchase. A penetration testing vendor, a scanner, a red team and an auditor. That is four suppliers, four data agreements, and findings that arrive weeks after the work.

RealRelay keeps it inside one boundary. Build, test and govern sit on the same platform, with one supplier, data that never leaves, and findings that surface while the agent is running.

Within an organisation’s authorised scope, the security agent conducts a five-stage assessment covering more than 20 vulnerability categories: surface, identity, input, logic and proof. Unlike traditional tools, it carries out practical vulnerability exploitation before it generates a report. Outputs are risk ratings, reproduction evidence and remediation guidance. Once fixes are deployed, automatic re-testing and record keeping close the loop.

The loop re-arms every time an agent changes, which matters because agentic systems change faster than any assessment schedule can follow. The platform runs in cloud, on-premises and air-gapped deployments, and customers can hold their own keys and connect local models, so the engine sits wherever the data is allowed to be.

Because agent development and security validation are completed in a single closed-loop environment, there is no need to integrate multiple systems and vendors, and the coordination and compliance costs that come with them fall away.

Edvance International’s security DNA

Edvance International is a leading cybersecurity solutions distributor in Hong Kong with more than 20 years in the field, and has been applying that experience where artificial intelligence and cybersecurity meet.

Agents at scale create risks that conventional security methods do not cover, across creation, distribution and runtime. Supply chain exposure, data governance, and protection that cannot keep pace with iteration are problems an organisation meets as soon as it starts building agentic AI.

Against that backdrop, together with CWG Innovations, Edvance International has taken years of hands-on attack and defence experience and risk-governance practice and embedded them deep in RealRelay’s underlying architecture. Security protection moves from post-incident remediation to the product-design phase, with threat identification, vulnerability validation and closed-loop remediation running through the whole chain of agent building, testing and governance. Security becomes an innate capability of an AI agent rather than a retrofitted patch.

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SOURCE Edvance International; CWG Innovations; RealRelay