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CoinDesk bolsters information services offering with strategic acquisition of CCData and CryptoCompare
NEW YORK and LONDON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CoinDesk, one of the most trusted media, events, indices, and data companies for the global crypto economy, today announced that it has acquired CCData, a U.K. FCA-regulated benchmark administrator and one of the leading providers of digital asset data and index solutions, including its trusted retail site, CryptoCompare, which serves over 300,000 active users. The acquisition significantly scales CoinDesk’s information services and data products, while offering enhanced cross-sell opportunities to CCData and CryptoCompare’s extensive number of institutional and retail clients.
For over a decade, CCData has been providing its institutional-grade data solutions, digital asset index suite, and award-winning research to government, institutional, and retail clients navigating the digital asset ecosystem. The acquisition of CCData’s robust data platform and retail platform CryptoCompare further strengthens CoinDesk’s data offerings, immediately increases subscription revenues, and complements the existing suite of solutions offered by CoinDesk Indices and CoinDesk Media.
“Over the past ten years, CCData has become one of the most respected and reliable data platforms for digital assets, earning the trust of numerous users seeking to understand and leverage their potential,” said Sara Stratoberdha, CoinDesk CEO. “We are thrilled to begin integrating CCData’s high-quality, robust, and trusted data platform and retail suite across CoinDesk’s existing products and services to unlock greater opportunities for our customers.”
“We are incredibly excited to join forces with CoinDesk as we embark on the next chapter of CCData’s journey,” said Charles Hayter, CEO and Co-Founder of CCData. “CoinDesk is an integral pillar of the digital asset sector, from its award-winning journalism to flourishing index business. I am deeply proud of what CCData and CryptoCompare have accomplished over the past decade, and with CoinDesk as our partner, I’m confident that we will continue to build a legacy that supports and empowers our clients and the broader crypto industry.”
CoinDesk business update
Since 2014, CoinDesk Indices has been at the forefront of the digital asset revolution, empowering investors globally with tens of billions of dollars in benchmarked assets. Flagships such as the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX) and the CoinDesk 20 Index set the industry standard for measuring, trading, and investing in digital assets. Since launching in January 2024, the CoinDesk 20 perpetual futures contract has attracted substantial institutional interest, driving a trading volume of over $8 billion.
CoinDesk Media provides news, analysis and real-time insights on digital assets and blockchain technology and holds large-scale conferences for industry professionals. CoinDesk Media’s products and services reached an estimated audience of 45.5 million people during the first half of 2024. The Consensus conference, one of the world’s largest and longest-running digital asset events, attracted over 15,000 registrations in 2024. Consensus Hong Kong and Consensus Toronto will take place on February 18-20 and May 14-16 in 2025, respectively.
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About CCData
CCData is an FCA-regulated benchmark administrator and global leader in digital asset data, providing institutional-grade digital asset data and settlement indices. By aggregating and analyzing tick data from globally recognised exchanges and seamlessly integrating multiple datasets, CCData provides a comprehensive and granular overview of the market across trade, derivatives, order book, historical, social, and blockchain data.
To learn more about CCData, go to: www.ccdata.io.
About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is one of the most trusted media, events, indices, and data companies for the global crypto economy. CoinDesk Indices offers expertise in digital asset indices, data, and research to educate and empower investors. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led the story of the future of money and investing, illuminating the transformation in society and culture that comes with it. Our award-winning team of journalists delivers news and unparalleled insights that bring transparency, comprehension, and context. CoinDesk Events gathers the global crypto, blockchain, and Web3 communities at annual events such as Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival.
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DUBAI, UAE, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is making waves with its latest trading showdown: Crypto Surf: Ride the Waves with Trailing Stops. This high-octane competition invites traders to rally behind either copy trading or trading bots, battling it out for their share of a prize pool worth up to $250,000 in USDT.
Running from April 18 to May 19, 2025, at 12 a.m. UTC, the event introduces a squad-based structure where users choose their camp, trade strategically, and compete across PnL, ROI and trading volume leaderboards. With a dynamic reward structure, participants can also win by predicting which squad will come out on top.
Prize Pool Distribution Highlights:
- 40% to the champion squad
- 30% to the runner-up
- 25% to the top 100 individual traders by volume
- 5% to users who correctly predict the winning squad
The event brings together the best of both worlds: the strategic finesse of copy trading and the automated power of trading bots. It celebrates innovation, user choice, and the thrill of crypto trading.
Participants must hold a minimum wallet balance of $1,000 in USDT, generate at least $10,000 in squad volume, and complete identity verification Level 1 to qualify. Users can only register for one squad and vote once to predict the winner. Rewards will be distributed within 14 business days of the event’s completion.
The total prize pool will scale in line with event volume milestones, starting at $1.2 billion and unlocking up to $2 billion in traded volume for the full $250,000 in USDT.
Bybit continues to redefine the competitive trading landscape – bringing fun, strategy and serious rewards to its global community.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 General Sale in Full Swing — Exclusive Cashback for Bybit Cardholders
DUBAI, UAE, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, highlights that general ticket sales for Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 are currently ongoing, with exclusive benefit available to Bybit Card and Bybit Pay eligible users such as 20% cashback.
The Bybit Card is designed for global use and supports both fiat currencies—ARS, BRL, EUR, USD—and a wide selection of cryptocurrencies. Integrated with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, it offers users up to 10% cashback on everyday purchases, 8% APR through Auto-Savings, free worldwide delivery, and $100 in monthly ATM withdrawals at no cost—without any annual fees.
Returning to the vibrant setting of Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo, Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 will take place from October 12 to 14, promising three days of music, imagination, and cultural exchange. Famed for its theatrical stages, global audience, and meticulously curated lineup, Tomorrowland is more than a festival—it’s a world of its own. With each edition, it transforms into a breathtaking playground of light, sound, and storytelling, drawing music lovers from over 100 countries to celebrate unity through electronic music.
This year’s Brazilian edition will feature performances from some of the world’s most sought-after artists, including David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Vintage Culture, Mind Against, Steve Aoki, James Hype, Alesso, Nervo, and I Hate Models. Special acts include Alok’s “Something Else” concept, ANNA b2b Vintage Culture, and a powerful b2b set from Matisse & Sadko and Third Party. With more names still to be revealed, the event is shaping up to be one of the strongest editions yet.
“Tomorrowland Brasil is one of those rare experiences that transcends music—it creates lasting memories and connects people from every walk of life,” said Joan Han, Head of Payment business unit at Bybit. “We’re proud to support this global celebration by offering our users exclusive benefits that make it easier to be part of something truly unforgettable.”
Tomorrowland Brasil continues to be a beacon of creativity, community, and connection, standing at the intersection of music, technology, and art.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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About TOMORROWLAND BRASIL
Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 will take place on October 10-12 in the beautiful festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu, a municipality in São Paulo. The festival will revolve around the mesmerizing ‘LIFE’ theme, set against the backdrop of Brazil’s enchanting natural beauty. A story set in the mythical realm of Silvyra, it’s a world unto its own, filled with creatures, plant life, and people living in harmony, each with their own stories, with the diversity of Silvyra’s lush nature represented in the spectacular ‘LIFE’ Mainstage. Offering the ultimate escape from the city during three days of bliss, guests will be treated to breathtaking performances by more than 150 of the world’s finest electronic artists across 6 mesmerizing stages.
The first two festival editions of Tomorrowland Brasil took place in 2015 and 2016 in the beautiful festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo. After years of dreaming of a return, Tomorrowland finally headed back to Brazil in 2023, becoming a yearly highlight once again.
Tomorrowland Brasil 2025
October 10-12, 2025
Parque Maeda, Itu
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MEXC Announces Listing of Initia (INIT) with a 115,000 INIT and 50,000 USDT Prize Pool
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the listing of Initia (INIT) on April 24, 2025 (UTC), accompanied by a celebratory event featuring a 115,000 INIT and 50,000 USDT prize pool for new and existing users.
Initia is the first interwoven optimistic–rollup network, reconstructing multichain architecture with native interoperability and shared liquidity. As a full–stack Layer 1+2 platform, Initia supports both EVM & Move VM, enabling seamless cross–ecosystem collaboration. Developed by veterans from top DeFi and blockchain security teams and backed by YZi Labs(Binance Labs), Hack VC, Delphi Digital, and Theory Ventures.
$INIT is the native utility token of the Initia ecosystem, powering key functions such as gas payments, staking, governance, cross-chain transfers, and liquidity provision. Through these utilities, $INIT drives user participation and supports the growth of a secure and decentralized Initia ecosystem.
To celebrate the listing, MEXC will launch an Airdrop+ event, running from April 18 to May 4, 2025 (UTC). The event will include the following activities:
- Deposit and share 90,000 INIT (exclusive to new users)
- Spot Challenge – Trade to share 10,000 INIT (for all users)
- Futures Challenge – Trade to share 50,000 USDT in futures bonus (for all users)
- Invite new users and share 15,000 INIT (for all users)
MEXC has established itself as a leading exchange by consistently offering users early access to high-potential crypto assets. In 2024 alone, the platform listed 2,376 new tokens, including 1,716 initial listings. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC led the industry with 461 spot listings between November 1, 2024, and February 15, 2025. During this period, the exchange maintained a high listing frequency, consistently ranking among the top six platforms, demonstrating its agility in capturing emerging market trends. MEXC will continue to expand its asset offerings and help users seize timely opportunities in the fast-moving crypto market.
For full event details and participation rules, please visit here.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 36 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering secure and efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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Risk Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article regarding cryptocurrencies does not constitute investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully assess market fluctuations, the fundamentals of projects, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.
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