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January 22, 2025

Bigo Live’s Global Community Marks a Year of Influence at Annual Gala

With over 1,000 guests in attendance, this year’s gala underscores the company’s commitment to promoting creativity and innovation, providing content creators and viewers with a diverse and enriching experience.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 January 2025 – Bigo Live, a leading global social live-streaming platform, is excited to announce the return of the highly anticipated BIGO Awards Gala, now in its sixth edition. Under the theme “LIVE YOUR OASIS”, the event celebrates creativity, community, and sustainability while fostering a safe and innovative digital ecosystem. Taking place on January 24, 2025, at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Sands Theatre in Singapore, the gala returns to the city where Bigo Live was founded.

BIGO Awards Gala 2025

With over 1,000 attendees from across the globe, the gala will honor outstanding content creators in categories like “Most Uplifting Livestream” and “Global Community Builder”. Winners will receive trophies, in-app rewards, and billboard recognition at iconic locations. Viewers can join the celebration by voting for their favorites in real-time, emphasizing Bigo Live’s commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

Bigo Live continues to empower creators with tools and resources to produce impactful content while enhancing its User-Generated Content (UGC) policies. Stricter private stream verification, advanced moderation practices, and localized content guidelines ensure a secure and enriching digital environment for creativity and meaningful connections.

This year’s event is also carbon-neutral, marking a significant step toward environmental responsibility. By measuring emissions from materials, transportation, and energy use—and offsetting them with carbon credits—the gala sets new benchmarks for sustainable practices in the digital space.

“The BIGO Awards Gala 2025 is a celebration of the vibrant global community that makes Bigo Live so unique,” says a spokesperson from Bigo Live. “This year, as we return to Singapore, we’re not only honoring exceptional talent but also reaffirming our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and sustainable digital oasis where creativity and connections thrive.”

Co-hosted by Singaporean actress Vernetta Lopez and comedian Rishi Budhrani, the evening will feature performances from 35 international artists across genres such as pop, opera, hip-hop, and dance, alongside acrobatics and a spectacular EDM performance.

Livestreaming continues to revolutionize the social media landscape. Since its launch in 2016, Bigo Live has been at the forefront, empowering creators and ranking as the 7th most popular live-streaming platform worldwide (Stream Hatchet, Q4 2024). With tools like Virtual Live and personalized incentives, the platform cultivates a thriving ecosystem for creators and viewers alike.

The BIGO Awards Gala 2025 will be livestreamed on Bigo Live’s Music Livehouse channel (Bigo ID: music) via the Bigo Live app. Interactive features, including live chat and lucky draws, will enhance the experience for a global audience making the community more engaged.

Date: January 24, 2025
Red Carpet: 3 PM (GMT+8)
Gala Start: 7 PM (GMT+8)

Follow Bigo Live on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and join us in celebrating the transformative power of livestreaming.

https://www.bigo.sg/

Bigo Live

Bigo Live is one of the world’s fastest-growing live-streaming social communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase their talents, and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has around 500 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market leader in the live streaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is owned by Bigo Technology, based in Singapore.

January 22, 2025

Bitget Partners with Kaia Foundation to Foster Mini-Dapp Ecosystem on LINE Messenger

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Kaia DLT Foundation to accelerate the growth of the Kaia blockchain-powered Mini-Dapp ecosystem launched on LINE Messenger today. This collaboration will focus on identifying high-potential Mini-Dapps, offering comprehensive support in incubation, advisory, listing, and go-to-market strategies to drive their success.

Kaia blockchain, renowned for its innovative architecture and emphasis on simplicity, has positioned itself as a pioneer in Asia’s Web3 space. Its unique ability to seamlessly integrate with Web2 platforms like LINE Messenger has drawn significant attention. In 2024, Kaia achieved a milestone of over 2 million unique active wallets and 13 million total transactions, with more than 9,000 active contracts already deployed on its chain. This impressive growth reflects Kaia’s strong technical foundation and the scalability required to support a thriving decentralized ecosystem.

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, expressed her enthusiasm for this partnership: “In 2024, our extensive collaboration with the TON ecosystem brought unprecedented new user flows into the Web3 industry, demonstrating the immense potential of bridging Web2 and Web3. We firmly believe that driving user adoption from Web2 will remain a pivotal focus in 2025. By partnering with Kaia Foundation, we aim to uncover and empower outstanding Mini-Dapps on LINE Messenger, driving innovation and adoption in this rapidly evolving space.”

Dr. Sam Seo, Chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, stated, “Bitget has consistently proven itself as a leader in empowering Web3 projects with its unparalleled expertise in global market reach. This collaboration with Bitget marks an exciting chapter for the Kaia ecosystem as we work together to identify and amplify the next generation of Mini Dapps. With Bitget’s support, we’re confident that the Kaia blockchain will become a cornerstone of Web3 innovation.”

On the same day, the Kaia Foundation officially introduced the Dapp Portal, which initially had 30 Mini Dapps selected. All the Dapps are built on the Kaia blockchain and accessible directly from LINE Messenger, a trendy chatting app with over 200 million monthly active users globally. This initiative will empower Kaia to bring decentralized services to mainstream audiences.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 45 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, token swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

About Kaia

Kaia is a high performance public blockchain that brings Web3 to the fingertips of hundreds of millions across Asia. Formed through the merger of the Klaytn and Finschia blockchains that were initially developed by Kakao and LINE respectively, Kaia is Asia’s largest Web3 ecosystem integrated with the Kakaotalk and LINE messengers that have a combined user base of over 250 million – all of whom can experience Web3 with the ease and speed of Web2 within their favourite messenger superapp to connect, create, collaborate, and contribute to the ecosystem. Learn more at www.kaia.io.

About Kaia DLT Foundation

The Kaia DLT Foundation, based in Abu Dhabi, was established in 2024 to expand the ecosystem of Kaia, a global Layer 1 blockchain platform. We drive the adoption and development of new technologies to ensure that Kaia fulfills its role as an accessible, transparent, and sustainable blockchain platform for developers and users alike, and facilitate decision-making to ensure that the ecosystem continues to expand optimally in the rapidly changing blockchain landscape.

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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January 21, 2025

Council of Parties Appoints Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro as KAICIID Acting Secretary-General

Lisbon, Portugal, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The member states of the Council of Parties of the King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID) – which include the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Vatican State as a founding observer, alongside the Republic of Portugal as a guest and host state – have appointed His Excellency Ambassador António de Almeida – Ribeiro as Acting Secretary General of the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID, effective January 2025.

Expressing his gratitude for the trust placed in him, His Excellency stated: “In today’s evolving global landscape, the Centre plays a crucial role in advancing and promoting the values of peace, tolerance, and moderation through dialogue among followers of different religions and cultures. KAICIID will continue to work closely with international partners to achieve this important mission.”

Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro added: “I commend the significant accomplishments that KAICIID has achieved since its founding, building a credible and trusted international organization dedicated to spreading peace through interreligious and intercultural dialogue, despite the challenges it has encountered. Looking ahead, the Centre is determined to build on this success, enhancing and expanding its impact through programmes and projects in the regions it serves worldwide. KAICIID will strengthen its role as a vital international organization driven by unique humanitarian strategies, uniting religious leaders, policymakers, communities, and governments across nations. Our shared goal is to work collaboratively with partners to uphold human dignity and protect the universal right to life, progress, and development.”

Ambassador António de Almeida – Ribeiro, KAICIID’s Acting Secretary General, is a distinguished Portuguese diplomat. A graduate of the Faculty of Law (Legal and Political Sciences) at the University of Coimbra in 1976, he began his career at the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1979. Over the years, he has held numerous key positions in the Portuguese MoFA and abroad, including serving as ambassador to Argentina, Egypt, the Vatican, and Austria, as well as permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, among other prestigious global roles.

In recognition of his diplomatic service, Ambassador Almeida – Ribeiro has received numerous honours, including from countries such as Portugal, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Italy, France, Jordan, Peru and the Sovereign Order of Malta.

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January 21, 2025

Publication relating to transparency notifications

REGULATED INFORMATION

Publication relating to transparency notifications

Mont-Saint-Guibert (Belgium), January 20, 2025, 10:30 pm CET / 4:30 pm ET – In accordance with article 14 of the Act of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of large shareholdings, Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) announces that it received a transparency notification as detailed below.

BlackRock, Inc.

On January 16, 2025, Nyxoah received a transparency notification from BlackRock, Inc. and related persons. Based on the notification, BlackRock, Inc. (together with its controlled undertakings) holds 1,105,907 voting rights, consisting of 1,065,035 shares and 40,872 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.95% of the total number of voting rights on January 14, 2025 (37,427,265).

The notification dated January 15, 2025 contains the following information:

Reason for the notification:
- Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
- Downward crossing of the lowest threshold
Notification by: a parent undertaking or a controlling person
Persons subject to the notification requirement:
- BlackRock, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Advisors, LLC (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (with address at 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.)
- BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (with address at 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ, 8540, U.S.A.)
Date on which the threshold was crossed: January 14, 2025
Threshold that is crossed: 3%
Denominator: 37,427,265
Notified details:

A) Voting rights	Previous notification	After the transaction
	# of voting rights	# of voting rights		% of voting rights
Holders of voting rights		Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities	Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities
BlackRock, Inc.	0	0		0.00%
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	1,089,161	1,031,849		2.76%
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	6,167	6,167		0.02%
BlackRock Fund Advisors	255	255		0.00%
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association	2,551	2,551		0.01%
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited	1,080	1,080		0.00%
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	23,444	23,133		0.06%
Subtotal	1,122,658	1,065,035		2.85%
	TOTAL	1,065,035		2.85%

B) Equivalent financial instruments	After the transaction
Holders of equivalent financial instruments	Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise period or date	# of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised	% of voting rights	Settlement
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	Securities Lent			38,900	0.10%	physical
BlackRock Fund Advisors	Securities Lent			200	0.00%	physical
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	Contract Difference			1,772	0.00%	cash
	TOTAL			40,872	0.10%

	TOTAL (A & B)			# of voting rights	% of voting rights
				1,105,907	2.95%

Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held:

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
Trident Merger, LLC
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock International Holdings, Inc.
BR Jersey International Holdings L.P.
BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC
BlackRock Cayman 1 LP
BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited
BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited
BlackRock Group Limited
BlackRock Finance Europe Limited
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC
BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC
BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc.
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Additional information: The disclosure obligation arose due to total holdings in voting rights for BlackRock, Inc. going below 3%.

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Contact:
Nyxoah
John Landry, CFO
[email protected]

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January 21, 2025

Publication relating to transparency notifications

REGULATED INFORMATION

Publication relating to transparency notifications

BlackRock, Inc.

The notification dated January 15, 2025 contains the following information:

Reason for the notification:
- Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
- Downward crossing of the lowest threshold
Notification by: a parent undertaking or a controlling person
Persons subject to the notification requirement:
- BlackRock, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Advisors, LLC (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. (with address at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Fund Advisors (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association (with address at 400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, U.S.A.)
- BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited (with address at 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL, U.K.)
- BlackRock Investment Management, LLC (with address at 1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ, 8540, U.S.A.)
Date on which the threshold was crossed: January 14, 2025
Threshold that is crossed: 3%
Denominator: 37,427,265
Notified details:

A) Voting rights	Previous notification	After the transaction
	# of voting rights	# of voting rights		% of voting rights
Holders of voting rights		Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities	Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities
BlackRock, Inc.	0	0		0.00%
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	1,089,161	1,031,849		2.76%
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	6,167	6,167		0.02%
BlackRock Fund Advisors	255	255		0.00%
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association	2,551	2,551		0.01%
BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited	1,080	1,080		0.00%
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	23,444	23,133		0.06%
Subtotal	1,122,658	1,065,035		2.85%
	TOTAL	1,065,035		2.85%

B) Equivalent financial instruments	After the transaction
Holders of equivalent financial instruments	Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise period or date	# of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised	% of voting rights	Settlement
BlackRock Advisors, LLC	Securities Lent			38,900	0.10%	physical
BlackRock Fund Advisors	Securities Lent			200	0.00%	physical
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.	Contract Difference			1,772	0.00%	cash
	TOTAL			40,872	0.10%

	TOTAL (A & B)			# of voting rights	% of voting rights
				1,105,907	2.95%

Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held:

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
Trident Merger, LLC
BlackRock Investment Management, LLC

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.

BlackRock, Inc.
BlackRock Finance, Inc.
BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc.
BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc.
BlackRock Advisors, LLC

Additional information: The disclosure obligation arose due to total holdings in voting rights for BlackRock, Inc. going below 3%.

* *

Contact:
Nyxoah
John Landry, CFO
[email protected]

Attachment

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January 20, 2025

Bitget Launches Hold-to-Earn Service, Supporting USDE and weETH as Initial Tokens

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is proud to introduce its innovative Hold-to-Earn service, Bitget HodlerYield, with USDE and weETH as the first supported tokens. This new service provides users with a seamless way to earn passive income by holding mainstream tokens, offering both base annual percentage returns (APRs) and the opportunity to receive additional rewards through special promotions, making the total APR over 20%.

Bitget Launches Hold-to-Earn Service, Supporting USDE and weETH as Initial Tokens

Bitget HodlerYield is structured to cater to diverse user needs by supporting multiple holding methods, including spot holdings, collateral holdings under the unified margin mode, and sub-account participation. By holding eligible tokens such as weETH, a liquid restaking token issued by Ether.fi, or USDE, a synthetic dollar issued by Ethena, users can enjoy daily calculated rewards, which are automatically distributed to their accounts. The service dynamically adjusts APRs based on market conditions, ensuring fairness and transparency while maximizing user benefits.

“At Bitget, we strive to deliver smarter crypto investment solutions that help generate passive income for the masses. Contrary to the traditional Earn/Staking programs offered by centralized exchanges, Bitget users can now receive rewards directly just by holding the tokens regardless of the account in which the crypto holdings are stored. This has simplified the steps required for users to start earning yields on our platform, making it even more user-friendly as users no longer need to worry about liquidity and lock-up periods.” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

“We’ve had a ton of customer demand for weETH as collateral and are excited to partner with Bitget to make that a reality! Bitget users who hold weETH will passively earn on their ETH while maintaining price exposure,” commented Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO of Ether.fi.

HodlerYield provides users with the flexibility to manage their holdings while earning consistent returns. Daily snapshots of user balances across accounts, including spot, contract, and strategy accounts, determine eligible rewards. A minimum holding value of 1 USDT in weETH or USDE is required, and rewards are distributed the following day based on the designated token’s market price. The service ensures simplicity and ease of use, as users can maintain their holdings without additional manual actions to make subscriptions and claim rewards.

The launch of HodlerYield shows Bitget’s dedication to providing a secure, user-centric platform. This service broadens the use cases for yield-bearing tokens and reflects the company’s long-term vision of empowering users with innovative tools for smarter investments.

About Bitget

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World’s Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Risk Warning: Digital asset prices may fluctuate and experience price volatility. Only invest what you can afford to lose. The value of your investment may be impacted and it is possible that you may not achieve your financial goals or be able to recover your principal investment. You should always seek independent financial advice and consider your own financial experience and financial standing. Past performance is not a reliable measure of future performance. Bitget shall not be liable for any losses you may incur. Nothing here shall be construed as financial advice.

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