SEOUL, South Korea, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NextRise 2025, Seoul, Asia's leading innovation fair encompassing cutting-edge tech trends and startup ecosystems, will be held on June 26–27, 2025 at COEX, Seoul.
Co-hosted by the Korea Development Bank (KDB)—one of Korea's largest policy banks and venture investors—and the Korea International Trade Association (KITA)—representing over 76,000 Korean trade enterprises including Samsung and Hyundai—NextRise has established itself as the most powerful platform for startups and innovation agencies seeking to collaborate with Korean industry leaders.
Now in its 7th year, NextRise 2025 will bring together:
- 500+ startups,
- 250+ global corporates and VCs,
- Over 3,600 1:1 business meetings during two days.
In 2024, 373 startups built business partnerships, and 102 startups successfully raised a combined KRW 400 billion (~USD 300 million) in investment. This year's event will further amplify its focus on AI, Sustainability, and Mobility, with an expanded 1:1 Business Meetup program connecting startups with tech scouts from Fortune 500 companies.
Highlighting its global reach, Germany has been selected as the Country of Honor for 2025. A Startup Germany Pavilion and the Korea-Germany Open Innovation Summit will be hosted in collaboration with IFA Berlin and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). National innovation events from JETRO (Japan) and VivaTech (France) will also be featured alongside 20+ global innovation partners.
Startups seeking 1:1 business meetings with LG Chem, Hyundai Motor, Amazon AWS, Airbus, BMW, and more are encouraged to apply via www.nextrise.co.kr by May 12, 2025 (KST).
"NextRise is Asia's most vibrant platform where startups can directly collaborate with Korean conglomerates and uncover new investment opportunities," said an official from KITA.
"Last summer's NextRise became a turning point for me. It helped strengthen my network in Seoul and directly influenced the development of our new MVP, soon to be announced," shared a German startup CEO who joined in 2024.
For startups aiming for global expansion, and innovation agencies seeking PoC and market validation opportunities in Asia, NextRise 2025 is the definitive platform. Following the event, companies can also leverage the Startup Branch platform for localized guidance on establishing a Korean entity and scaling operations in Asia.
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「NextRise 2025, Seoul」: Asia's Premier Innovation Gateway for Global Startups
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PANAMA CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, has officially launched Round 2 of the SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition. This event invites users to engage in both spot and futures trading for a chance to share a 10,000 USDT prize pool. The competition is designed to boost activity across key SunPump ecosystem tokens while providing traders with additional incentives and diversified market opportunities.
Round 2 runs from 10:00 (UTC) on January 5 to 10:00 (UTC) on January 18, 2026. During the period, users can participate by visiting the official event pages and trading designated SunPump ecosystem tokens in either the spot or futures markets. Eligible participants will be ranked based on their trading volume and rewarded accordingly.
Two Trading Tracks Covering Spot and Futures Markets
Spot Trading Competition
Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/assetactivity/web/tradinggame?activityId=571
Reward Pool: 5,000 USDT
Eligible Tokens: TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, NFT, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT.
To further incentivize participation, margin trading volumes for the designated tokens will be calculated at three times their actual volume when determining leaderboard rankings, increasing users' chances of earning rewards.
Futures Trading Competition
Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/mars/web/activity-center?callId=176760066398921
Eligible Contracts: USDT-margined perpetual contracts for TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, and SUNDOG.
Participants can earn rewards through two categories:
- First-time futures traders on HTX who complete an eligible trade can receive instant rewards in $HTX tokens out of an 1,000 USDT prize pool.
- Active traders with sufficient cumulative trading volume will compete on the leaderboard to share a 5,000 USDT futures prize pool, with top-ranked users receiving higher allocations.
Strengthening the Link Between HTX and the SunPump Ecosystem
The launch of SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition underscores HTX's continued commitment to supporting high-potential blockchain ecosystems and expanding diversified trading scenarios for users. By integrating spot and futures markets around SunPump-related assets, HTX aims to enhance liquidity, encourage broader ecosystem participation, and provide users with more dynamic ways to engage with emerging on-chain narratives.
Looking ahead, HTX will continue to deepen its collaboration with the SunPump ecosystem and introduce more interactive trading events, reinforcing its role as a global Web3 gateway that connects users with innovative projects and meaningful market opportunities.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance," HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
PANAMA CITY, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HTX, a leading global crypto exchange, has officially launched Round 2 of the SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition. This event invites users to engage in both spot and futures trading for a chance to share a 10,000 USDT prize pool. The competition is designed to boost activity across key SunPump ecosystem tokens while providing traders with additional incentives and diversified market opportunities.
Round 2 runs from 10:00 (UTC) on January 5 to 10:00 (UTC) on January 18, 2026. During the period, users can participate by visiting the official event pages and trading designated SunPump ecosystem tokens in either the spot or futures markets. Eligible participants will be ranked based on their trading volume and rewarded accordingly.
Two Trading Tracks Covering Spot and Futures Markets
Spot Trading Competition
Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/assetactivity/web/tradinggame?activityId=571
Reward Pool: 5,000 USDT
Eligible Tokens: TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, NFT, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT.
To further incentivize participation, margin trading volumes for the designated tokens will be calculated at three times their actual volume when determining leaderboard rankings, increasing users' chances of earning rewards.
Futures Trading Competition
Event Page: https://www.htx.com/en-us/mars/web/activity-center?callId=176760066398921
Eligible Contracts: USDT-margined perpetual contracts for TRX, SUN, BTT, JST, STEEM, WIN, and SUNDOG.
Participants can earn rewards through two categories:
- First-time futures traders on HTX who complete an eligible trade can receive instant rewards in $HTX tokens out of an 1,000 USDT prize pool.
- Active traders with sufficient cumulative trading volume will compete on the leaderboard to share a 5,000 USDT futures prize pool, with top-ranked users receiving higher allocations.
Strengthening the Link Between HTX and the SunPump Ecosystem
The launch of SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition underscores HTX's continued commitment to supporting high-potential blockchain ecosystems and expanding diversified trading scenarios for users. By integrating spot and futures markets around SunPump-related assets, HTX aims to enhance liquidity, encourage broader ecosystem participation, and provide users with more dynamic ways to engage with emerging on-chain narratives.
Looking ahead, HTX will continue to deepen its collaboration with the SunPump ecosystem and introduce more interactive trading events, reinforcing its role as a global Web3 gateway that connects users with innovative projects and meaningful market opportunities.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX (formerly Huobi) has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance," HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square , and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
HTX Launches SunPump Ecosystem Trading Competition Round 2, Offering a 10,000 USDT Prize Pool
