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Bitget Deepens Collaboration with Ondo With 98 New US Stocks and ETFs Bitget Deepens Collaboration with Ondo With 98 New US Stocks and ETFs VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), announced the listing of 98 new US stocks and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), opening broader access to traditional markets while advancing its multi-asset trading environment. Enabled through collaboration with Ondo, the expansion introduces greater exposure across equities, fixed income, commodities, and tactical ETF structures, creating more ways for users to participate in global market cycles from a single platform. The new assets span short-duration Treasury strategies such as SGOV, leading US companies across technology, energy, manufacturing, healthcare, finance and consumer sectors, as well as international growth names including BILI (Bilibili), PDD (Pinduoduo) and GRAB (Grab). Commodity-linked instruments such as Gold (GLD), Crude Oil (USO), Copper Miners (COPX) and Rare Earth Metals (REMX) add exposure to resources shaping global supply chains, while index trackers such as VTI and leveraged or inverse ETFs such as TQQQ and SQQQ introduce flexible tools for directional trading and risk positioning. The rollout reflects accelerating interest in unified trading environments where digital assets and traditional instruments operate side by side. Users gain access to market structures typically associated with mainstream brokerages, but within an ecosystem designed for faster execution, simplified capital movement, and broader strategic design. “The new age financial investors want easier access to crypto while gaining accessibility to traditional financial services such as stocks, gold, indices and commodities,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget. “In the coming year we will work on increasing this flexibility across a multitude of global assets, diminishing the gap between wealth management,” she added. Beyond the latest listings, Bitget offers more than 200 stock tokens, allowing users to trade leading global companies such as

New Fund to Support Local Community Initiatives, Extending Brand’s Legacy of Philanthropy YIWU, China, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SALI Tools, a global professional tools brand, today held a launch ceremony at its headquarters in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, to formally establish the “SALI & UKAZ Joint Public Welfare Fund” alongside its key Ethiopian partner, UKAZ. Under the agreement, SALI Tools commits to allocating a portion of its annual revenue to this fund, dedicated exclusively to supporting UKAZ’s local community welfare projects and development initiatives in Ethiopia. This move signifies SALI Tools’ integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into its global partnerships, adopting a systematic and sustainable approach to give back to the communities where it operates. SALI Tools and Ethiopian Partner UKAZ Establish Joint Public Welfare Fund, Deepening Global Community Commitment SALI Tools and Ethiopian Partner UKAZ Establish Joint Public Welfare Fund, Deepening Global Community Commitment. Mr. Peter Hu, Chairman of SALI Tools, stated at the ceremony: “We firmly believe that genuine business success is inseparable from community well-being. Establishing this fund with UKAZ is not a one-off donation, but the creation of a long-term, locally-led engine for public good. It ensures that our growth translates into sustained, tangible support for communities in Ethiopia.” A Strategic Move Rooted in Tradition The establishment of this joint fund is a strategic extension of SALI Tools’ longstanding commitment to philanthropy. Since its inception, the company has consistently placed community giving at the core of its values. SALI Tools and Ethiopian Partner UKAZ Establish Joint Public Welfare Fund, Deepening Global Community Commitment SALI Tools collaborated with its then national distributor in Ethiopia to organize a supplies donation drive for a local community. November 2019: SALI Tools collaborated with its then national distributor in Ethiopia to organize a supplies donation drive for a local

Zoom Opens Nominations for First U.S. Solopreneur 50 List, Recognizing AI-First Solo Business Leaders Leave a reply Inaugural grant and recognition program from Zoom highlights solopreneur success and scalability through AI integration and adaptation SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom opens nominations for its Zoom Solopreneur 50 List (ZSP50), a first-of-its-kind recognition and grant program celebrating the individuals who are redefining entrepreneurship by building and growing businesses on their own. Nominations are open until 5 p.m. ET on February 13, 2026. Individuals can nominate themselves or others by completing a short form at zoom.com/solo50. The ZSP50 will honor 50 trailblazing “businesses of one” across the U.S. — independent creators, consultants, educators, inventors, and innovators using technology, ingenuity, and purpose to make an outsized impact. For business owners working alone, this is the opportunity to be part of a select group of doers with similar drive and grit. “AI is expanding what a single person can accomplish,” said Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom. “Solopreneurs are using AI to remove friction, move faster, reach further, and operate with a level of sophistication that used to be out of reach. The Solopreneur 50 recognizes the builders proving that scale today is driven by capability, not company size. Zoom is focused on enabling that future.” Scaling Solos with AI There are over 30MM small businesses in the U.S., 82% of which operate without employees (U.S. Chamber of Commerce). For an increasing number of solopreneurs, AI has become a core operating capability, enhancing decision-making, execution, and customer engagement. Zoom, in partnership with Upwork, recently surveyed more than 1,000 small businesses (SMB), including solopreneurs, 64% of whom said they couldn’t be in business without AI. What’s more, 91% of small businesses saw a return on their AI investments within

Meltwater Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security and Trust Leave a reply SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, underscoring the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards for data security. The certification confirms that Meltwater’s systems and processes are designed and operating effectively to protect customer data and support enterprise-grade security requirements. “At Meltwater, trust, safety and security are foundational,” said Aditya Jami, Chief Technology Officer at Meltwater. “Achieving SOC 2 Type II certification reflects the rigor of our security practices and our ongoing investment in protecting customer data across our global platform.” SOC 2 Type II certification assesses an organization’s controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy, validating not only their design but their effectiveness over time. For Meltwater customers across industries, the certification provides assurance that Meltwater meets stringent security and compliance expectations. This milestone builds on Meltwater’s ISO 27001, ISO 27701 and ISO 42001 certifications and the company’s broader approach to responsible data stewardship, which includes continuous monitoring, internal controls, and regular third-party assessments to adapt to evolving security and regulatory requirements. With growing concerns surrounding data privacy and security, these certifications are a testament to Meltwater’s proactive approach in addressing these challenges. For more information about Meltwater’s security and compliance practices, visit Meltwater’s Trust Center. For more information, please contact: Kelly Costello [email protected] About Meltwater Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the