January 20, 2026

Crypto Perpetuals Gain Momentum as Traders Set the Tone for 2026 Leave a reply Axi expands access to fiat-settled crypto perpetual futures SYDNEY, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto perpetual futures are emerging as one of the defining trading instruments of early 2026, as traders continue to favour flexible, high-liquidity products amid evolving digital asset market conditions. Early-year trading activity indicates that crypto perpetual futures, or “perps,” remain among the most actively traded crypto derivatives globally. Demand continues to be driven by both retail and professional traders seeking exposure to digital assets without fixed expiry dates, alongside deep liquidity and 24/7 market access. Perpetual futures now account for a significant share of overall crypto derivatives volumes, reinforcing their position as a core trading instrument. At the same time, traders are placing greater emphasis on platforms that offer transparent pricing, robust execution, and access to multiple asset classes within structured trading environments. Against this backdrop, Axi reports increased engagement across its crypto perpetual futures offering, as traders increasingly integrate crypto exposure alongside forex, indices, commodities, and shares. Unlike many crypto-only venues, Axi provides access to fiat-settled crypto perpetual futures within a regulated trading environment, removing the need for stablecoin conversion and enabling clearer account management and cross-market exposure from a single platform. “Early 2026 confirms what has been building for some time — crypto perps have become a core instrument for active traders,” said Stuart Cooke, Head of New Business at Axi. “We’re seeing established FX traders drawn to perps for their transparency and liquidity, while crypto-native traders increasingly explore traditional markets as volatility moderates.” “As traders look for choice, flexibility, and convenience, integrating crypto perps into a broader multi-asset ecosystem allows for a more diversified and structured trading approach,” Cooke added. As crypto markets continue to mature and derivatives

The solution behind the world’s leading global teams: Holafly for Business launches the first permanent worldwide plan that ends roaming for companies Leave a reply DUBLIN, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Holafly, one of the bigger players in the eSIM market, has introduced a new solution aimed at companies with teams constantly on the move: Holafly Plans for Business, the first permanent global data plan built specifically for international organisations. Unlike roaming agreements, still chained to outdated infrastructure, Holafly Plans for Business is designed to stay available on employees’ devices, eliminating the need to reinstall or reconfigure connectivity every time someone travels; an exclusive add-on that helps teams stay connected when it matters most, anywhere in the world, without disruptions or last-minute fixes. The model has been shaped around a common frustration voiced by global companies: paying in advance for data that often goes unused, while still risking shortages when travel increases unexpectedly. With Holafly Plans for Business, companies can adjust data allowances at any time. When an employee needs unlimited data, the upgrade happens automatically and is billed only for the period it is actually used. Months without travel or data consumption simply aren’t charged. This approach allows organisations to stay prepared for international travel without locking themselves into fixed costs or long-term commitments. The plan remains active at all times, ready to work wherever employees go, while giving finance and operations teams full visibility and control. To support the launch, Holafly is offering new enterprise customers reduced access to Always On, an add-on designed to guarantee basic mobile access worldwide. Even during quieter periods when a company reduces its data package, Always On ensures every employee retains a baseline allowance, helping teams remain reachable in case of unexpected travel or urgent needs. The launch comes as international

50 Years of Dry Gas Seals (1976–2026) Leave a reply SLOUGH, United Kingdom, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, is marking 50 years since a breakthrough that revolutionised gas compression sealing. In 1976, the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal transformed compressor reliability and set a new global benchmark for sealing performance, safety and efficiency. While pioneering work on non-contacting spiral-groove technology began in 1968, and the first commercially installation was achieved in 1975, it was the introduction of the Type 28 dry gas seal in 1976 that created a true turning point for the industry. Since then, dry gas seals have become essential components in centrifugal compressors across applications such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation and, increasingly, hydrogen and carbon-capture applications. Over the past five decades, continuous innovation has extended sealing performance into new pressures, temperatures and operating conditions. Advances have included bi-directional grooves, ultra-high-pressure capability up to 425 barg / 6164 psig, new materials such as Carbon LF™ and digital diagnostics made possible through John Crane Sense® Turbo, enabling real-time condition monitoring and predictive insights. Sustainability has also become a defining element of sealing technology. Wet-to-dry gas seal retrofit programmes have delivered CO₂ reductions of around 278,000 tonnes per year in certain customer applications, while modern dry gas seals can reduce methane and fugitive emissions by up to 95% when replacing traditional oil-lubricated wet seals. The latest separation seal designs, such as the Type 93AX further reduces nitrogen consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional carbon ring assemblies, supporting operators’ energy efficiency goals. Today, John Crane’s dry gas seals support a global installed base numbering in the thousands, backed by over