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CoinDesk Indices Launches the CoinDesk 20 Index, Establishing an Investable Global Benchmark for Digital Assets
Bullish Exchange Launches CoinDesk 20 Index Perpetual Futures Trading
NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CoinDesk Indices, a subsidiary of CoinDesk and the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014, today introduced the CoinDesk 20 Index, a fully investable index that measures the performance of the top digital assets. The CoinDesk 20 serves as a diversified and trusted benchmark for the growing global crypto economy.
Concurrent with the launch, Bullish, one of the fastest-growing regulated digital assets exchanges, has listed a new perpetual futures contract of the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20/USDC-PERP), currently trading. Bullish executes on average $1 billion of trades each day and since its launch in November 2021, has surpassed over $375 billion in total trading volume.
“As a firm dedicated to delivering leading digital asset indices and research, we are thrilled to unveil the CoinDesk 20 Index—a tradable unit of exposure for digital assets,” said Alan Campbell, President of CoinDesk Indices. “The marketplace needs a diversified benchmark for analysis and financial products. We are delighted the CoinDesk 20 is already generating liquidity at the institutional level.”
Unique features of the CoinDesk 20 include:
- Trading and liquidity requirements that support product implementation at scale.
- The CoinDesk 20 is market-capitalization-weighted with a 30% cap on the largest member (currently Bitcoin) and a 20% cap on all other members (currently capping Ether) to improve diversification.
- The index excludes stablecoins, includes memecoins, and captures over 90% of the digital asset market capitalization.1
- The CoinDesk 20 is a subset of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) which is drawn from the Digital Asset Classification Standard (DACS) universe.
- The index is updated every five seconds and reconstituted and rebalanced quarterly following a robust and transparent governance framework.
“CoinDesk Indices holds the longest digital asset index track record and underlies approximately $40 billion of AUM in investment vehicles. As the digital asset marketplace develops as an asset class, it needs an accessible, tradeable, and trusted reference, and I believe the CoinDesk 20 is that reference,” said Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish. “We are excited to offer the CoinDesk 20 Index perpetual futures contract to the market.”
The introduction of CoinDesk 20 perpetual futures on Bullish quickly follows Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures. It also marks the industry’s first multi-token benchmark digital asset index that has immediate synthetic liquidity and trading volume through perpetual futures.
To learn more about the CoinDesk 20 Index, please visit coindeskmarkets.com/cd20.
For more information on CoinDesk 20 perpetual futures offered by Bullish, please get in touch with a Bullish Relationship Manager.
1As of 12/31/2023. The digital asset market is represented by the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) which excludes stablecoins.
About CoinDesk Indices
CoinDesk Indices (CDI), a subsidiary of CoinDesk, has been the leading provider of digital asset indices by AUM since 2014. CDI is driven by research and a desire to educate the marketplace and empower investors. CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy.
CDI has three distinct product lines: single-asset reference rates and indices, broad market and sector indices, and dynamic strategy indices. The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) has the longest index track record and underlies the world’s largest digital asset products. The broad market and sector indices offer the most comprehensive suite of broad market benchmarks, and the investible sectors are constructed using CDI’s industry-adopted taxonomy. The dynamic strategy indices help investors target specific outcomes.
About Bullish
With a focus on developing products and services for the digital assets sector, Bullish has rewired the traditional exchange to benefit asset holders, enable traders and increase market transparency. Supported by the group’s well-capitalized treasury, Bullish’s centralized exchange combines a high-performance central limit order book (CLOB) with proprietary automated market making technology to deliver deep liquidity and tight spreads – all within a compliant and regulated framework.
Launched in November 2021, the exchange is available in 50+ select jurisdictions in Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Bullish operates as a full-reserve exchange, and prioritizes compliance and safeguarding customer assets through robust security measures and regulatory oversight. Bullish exchange is operated by Bullish (GI) Limited and is regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) (DLT license: FSC1038FSA). For more information on the Bullish exchange, please visit bullish.com and follow LinkedIn and X.
Press Contacts
Casey Craig, Global Head of Communications at CoinDesk
JConnelly for CoinDesk Indices
Bullish
Disclaimer
CoinDesk is a portfolio company of the Bullish group. CoinDesk Indices, Inc. (“CDI”) does not sponsor, endorse, sell, promote or manage any investment offered by any third party that seeks to provide an investment return based on the performance of any index. CDI is neither an investment adviser nor a commodity trading advisor and makes no representation regarding the advisability of making an investment linked to any CDI index. CDI does not act as a fiduciary. A decision to invest in any asset linked to a CDI index should not be made in reliance on any of the statements set forth in this document or elsewhere by CDI. All content contained or used in any CDI index (the “Content”) is owned by CDI and/or its third-party data providers and licensors, unless stated otherwise by CDI. CDI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, adequacy, validity or availability of any of the Content. CDI is not responsible for any errors or omissions, regardless of the cause, in the results obtained from the use of any of the Content. CDI does not assume any obligation to update the Content following publication in any form or format. © 2024 CoinDesk Indices, Inc. All rights reserved.
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AB Token is Now Live on BingX – Deposit & Trade to Share 6.2 Million AB Rewards
SINGAPORE, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AB DAO has officially announced that AB Token is now live on BingX (bingx.com), further expanding global trading channels and accelerating AB adoption in the Web3 space. This listing marks another major milestone for the AB DAO ecosystem, providing more trading opportunities for global users while enhancing AB’s market liquidity and ecosystem influence.
Deposit & Trade to Share a 6.2 Million AB Prize Pool
To celebrate AB’s listing, BingX has launched two exclusive reward campaigns: Deposit Bonus & Trading Prize Pool, with a total prize pool of 6.2 million AB, encouraging more users to participate in the AB DAO ecosystem.
- Event 1: Deposit $AB to earn exclusive rewards – 1,200,000 AB
- Event 2: Trade $AB and share the prize pool – 5,000,000 AB
Additionally, 150 Futures Bonus Vouchers worth 30 USDT each are available.
>>Event Details: https://bingx.com/partner/ABexclusive/2R3om2
AB Trading Pair Details
- Trading Pair: AB/USDT
- Deposit Opens: March 6, 2025, 12:00 (UTC+8)
- Trading Starts: March 6, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8)
- Withdrawal Opens: March 7, 2025, 18:00 (UTC+8)
AB DAO Ecosystem Continues to Expand
With BingX now supporting AB, users can also trade AB on the following exchanges:
- Bitget (bitget.com)
- HTX (htx.com)
- MEXC (mexc.com)
- BingX (bingx.com)
- 4E (eeee.com)
- BitMart (bitmart.com) (Coming Soon)
The AB listing on BingX is a crucial step in AB DAO’s global strategy. In the coming weeks, AB DAO will continue expanding its presence across multiple trading platforms, enriching ecosystem applications, and accelerating global adoption.
>> Stay Updated with AB DAO
- Official Website: https://ab.org
- Telegram Community: https://t.me/Newtonproject
- Telegram Channel: https://t.me/AB202528
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/ABDAO_Global
- Discord: https://discord.gg/BSbgK6J
- Medium: https://medium.com/@AB.org
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SOL ARENA USHERS IN A NEW ERA OF CASUAL GAMING AND CRYPTO WAGERING ON SOLANA, WITH $CHILL TOKEN LAUNCHING SOON
- SOL Arena, the Web3 multiplayer battle game developed by Chillchat ,will launch its $CHILL token at end-March 2025, following its sold-out Challengers NFT mint on Magic Eden on February 6, 2025.
- Delivering a fresh take on snake-like gameplay on the Solana blockchain, SOL Arena has attracted 80,000+ global players since its Open Beta launch in September 2024.
- Backed by Solana Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, and Big Brain Holdings, Chillchat aims to pioneer innovation in Web3 gaming by marrying casual gameplay with high-stakes crypto wagering in massive real-time battles.
BANGKOK, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SOL Arena, a high-stake multiplayer battle game powered by Solana and now live in Open Beta, will launch its $CHILL token at end-March 2025, which will allow players to wager $CHILL in real-time crypto battles, or stake for in-game and ecosystem rewards. After welcoming more than 80,000 players worldwide since its Open Beta began on September 20, 2024, SOL Arena’s highly anticipated $CHILL token launch follows a sold-out Challengers NFT mint on Magic Eden last month.
Developed by Chillchat, a Bangkok-based Web3 gaming studio, SOL Arena unites casual snake-style gameplay with massive real-time battles and large-scale crypto wagering. By pairing the simplicity of casual gaming with the thrill of real crypto stakes, SOL Arena delivers a fresh take on Web3 gaming on Solana — appealing to both casual gamers and competitive enthusiasts.
To support its continued growth and development, Chillchat previously secured US$8.69M in seed funding, led by Solana Ventures, Crypto.com Capital, and Big Brain Holdings. Matt Beck, Head of Investments at Solana Ventures said: “SOL Arena is introducing a new way to engage with crypto gaming — where every match matters because there’s something real at stake. This is exactly the kind of innovation that will drive Web3 gaming forward.”
SOL Big Brain of Big Brain Holdings said: “I’m hyped to see how SOL Arena evolves over time. Its approach to merging casual gaming with real-time wagering is already making waves in the Solana community.”
A New Era of Web3 Gaming: Real-Time Crypto Wagering at Scale
SOL Arena merges the simplicity of popular multiplayer snake games with intense extraction gameplay, allowing up to 50 players to compete in real-time battles to collect noCHILL, outmaneuver opponents, and strategically withdraw their winnings. The upcoming High Roller Mode will introduce crypto wagering with $CHILL, raising the stakes for both casual players and high-level competitors. SOL Arena integrates the dynamic, community-driven Solana ecosystem directly into the game, where memecoin projects, NFT communities, and token holders unite under shared teams.
“Our vision is to merge casual gaming with degenerate memecoin activity and crypto network effects,” said James Au, CEO and Game Director of Chillchat, “to deliver an exciting new player experience that redefines the thrill of ‘winning’.”
What’s Next? Token Launch and Mobile Play
Following the Challengers NFT mint in February 2025, SOL Arena’s next significant milestone is the launch of its ecosystem token, $CHILL, at the end of March.
The $CHILL token fuels SOL Arena’s in-game economy, allowing players to wager it in High Roller mode, or stake it to earn in-game rewards. Players can qualify for a $CHILL airdrop by playing the game and extracting noCHILL, or by holding Chillchat Origin or SOL Arena Challengers’ NFTs.
The official launch of the SOL Arena game, which will introduce new features such as Seasons, will include mobile versions for both iOS and Android available in mid-2025.
Join the SOL Arena Battles Now
SOL Arena is free to play now at solarena.io. Jump in, collect and extract noCHILL, and start climbing the leaderboards to secure your spot in the upcoming $CHILL airdrop.
For more on SOL Arena:
Website
Discord
X (Twitter)
Telegram
About Chillchat
Chillchat is a Bangkok-based Web3 gaming studio dedicated to creating fun, accessible, and innovative blockchain-powered experiences. SOL Arena is the studio’s flagship title, merging traditional gaming fundamentals with real crypto stakes, all secured by Solana’s lightning-fast network. With an aim to pioneer the next generation of Web3 gaming, Chillchat invests in bold ideas that blend community engagement, financial incentives, and immersive gameplay.
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Movement Labs Announces “GMove: Move Asia’s Future” APAC Tour Following Mainnet Launch
SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Labs, a Web3 company and core contributor of the Movement Network, today announced the launch of its Asia Pacific tour: “GMove: Move Asia’s Future.” This comprehensive tour will connect developers, investors, influencers, and community members across 11 vibrant cities throughout the APAC region.
Led by Cooper Scanlon, co-founder of Movement Labs, the tour aims to ignite excitement, foster collaboration, and establish Movement as a key player in the Web3 ecosystem across Asia Pacific. The tour runs from March 18 to April 17, 2025, with flagship events in:
- Taipei: March 18 – 21
- Shenzhen: March 21 – 23
- Chengdu: March 23 – 25
- Shanghai: March 25 – 27
- Hangzhou: March 27 – 29
- Bangkok: March 29 – April 3
- Ho Chi Minh City: April 3 – 5
- Hanoi: April 5 – 7
- Singapore: April 7 – 11
- Seoul: April 11 – 14
- Tokyo: April 15 – 17
“The APAC Tour will help bring together all the essential parts that make blockchain and our amazing Movement community successful,” said Scanlon. “By connecting developers, investors, community builders, traders, government officials, and crypto enthusiasts across these vibrant markets, we’re creating the foundation for continued growth and innovation that will truly ‘Move’ Asia’s digital future!”
Each city will host a dynamic flagship event featuring networking, presentations, panel discussions with local community leaders, and developer pitch sessions. As the first major in-person event series following Movement’s Mainnet Launch, these gatherings will provide a platform for local developers to pitch their projects and connect with interested investors. Developers, investors, community organizers & creators can also look forward to the unveiling of Movement’s new Global Ambassador Program and Global Hubs Program for the first time during the tour.
Attendees will receive exclusive benefits available only through event check-ins, rewards, branded merchandise, and early access to Movement pioneering projects. The tour will be promoted through localized campaigns in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese languages to ensure maximum engagement across all regional communities. Events will be listed on Luma, with registration now open for developers, startups, community members, and builders.
For more information about the Movement APAC Tour, including event registration details and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://lu.ma/MovementAPACTour2025 and movementnetwork.xyz or follow @movementlabsxyz, @movementfdn, @moveecosystem @Move_Collective on Twitter.
About Movement Labs
Movement Labs develops the Movement Network, an ecosystem of Modular Move-Based Blockchains. The company is creating the first Move Virtual Machine for Ethereum, along with open-source tools to promote Move adoption across blockchains. Their platform enables developers to launch high-performance Move VM rollups easily, bridging Move and EVM ecosystems.
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