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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)
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Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)

Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q3)October 10, 2025 - 6:33Media OutReach Newswire HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 October 2025 - Today, IX Asia Indexes announced the 2025 3rd quarter review of the ixCrypto Index Series. The constituent changes will be implemented on the effective date of 17th October 2025 (Friday). The results of the constituent review and exchange review are as follows: 1. Constituent Review - ixCrypto Index Series 1.1 Constituent Eligibility Update Following the latest quarterly review and careful consideration, the IX Asia Index Advisory Committee ("the Committee") has approved the inclusion of Binance coin (BNB) as an eligible constituent in various ixCrypto Indexes, effective from the 2025 Q4 review. In accordance with Section 3.9 of the index methodology ("Conflict of Interest Rule"), BNB had previously been excluded to avoid potential conflicts of interest. The Committee noted that the inclusion of BNB has been discussed in past review meetings, reflecting a continuous evaluation of market developments over the years. The Committee considered various factors including change of its shareholding structure, evolution of world environment on cryptocurrencies and how Binance evolved in this evolution. With its significant market capitalization and liquidity, the inclusion of BNB is expected to enhance the index's market representativeness and better reflect the overall performance of the cryptocurrency market. 1.2 ixCrypto Index ("IXCI") The number of constituents will decrease to 19 with 0 additions and 2 deletions. No addition After the change, the free float adjusted market capitalization coverage is 84.74%* (excluding stablecoins, which represents 6.66% of the total crypto universe), while the 90-day-average volume is 75.38%*. The constituents change above and recapping at 40% will take effect on the effective date. Since the last review, there has been a increase in the crypto total market capitalization from USD3.09T to USD3.83T (+23.95%)#, and a increase in the daily volume from USD107.37B to USD163.91B (+52.66%)#. Bitcoin remains the largest crypto in the constituent list, with its price increased by 3.45% since the last review. 1.3 ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes 1.2.1 ixCrypto 5 Equal Weight Index ("IXEW5") and ixCrypto 5 Square Root Index ("IXSR5") No addition No deletion 1.2.2 ixCrypto 10 Equal Weight Index ("IXEW10") and ixCrypto 10 Square Root Index ("IXSR10"). No addition No deletion 1.2.3 ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index ("IXAEW10") and ixCrypto Altcoin 10 SR Index ("IXASR10"). 1.4 ixCrypto BTC/ETH Indexes As of the cut-off date on 30th September 2025, the ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index ("IX5050") maintains a 50%/50% weighting for the ixBitcoin Index (IXBI) and ixEthereum Index (IXEI). The ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index ("IXPI") has a weighting of 87.71% and 12.29% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively. At the upcoming effective date, IX5050 weightings will remain unchanged at 50%/50%. IXPI weightings will be adjusted to 81.71% and 18.28% for IXBI and IXEI, respectively, reflecting the market capitalization proportions of Bitcoin and Ethereum at the cut-off date. 1.5 ixCrypto Stablecoin Index The number of constituents will remain at 4. Stablecoin comprises 6.66% of the total crypto universe, and ixCrypto Stablecoin Index covers around 97.45% of the 90-day average market capitalization in the stablecoin universe. No addition No deletion 3. Exchange Review To ensure a fairest price objective, all indexes are calculated based on average of multiple exchanges. As a result of exchange review, 10 exchanges passed the review process, which are as follows: Huobi Global (NEW) Coinbase Exchange Upbit (NEW) Removed Exchanges The selected 10 exchanges will be used to generate each of the fair average prices for the IX indexes' constituents. The exchange review covers volume rankings, exchange background checks, founders' background checks, USD/USDT/USDC/BTC pair coverage, overconcentration rules, exchange API coverage checks, and stability, among other aspects, for an exchange. For more details about our exchange selection criteria, please email info@ix-index.com. More information on the ixCrypto Indexes, including their constituents and constituents' weights, is provided in the Appendices, or refer to the website https://ix-index.com/. *Exclude stable coins and coins that trigger conflict of interest (based on conflict-of-interest rule methodology 3.9, effective on Oct 2, 2020) #As of 30th September 2025, based on the past 90 days average XXXX (NEW)Newly introduced exchanges as of 2025 Q3 ixCrypto Index ("IXCI") All crypto coins traded in at least two different exchanges around the world Selection Criteria Cryptocurrencies ranking in the top 80% of cumulative full market capitalization ("MC") coverage and within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume Number of Constituents 19 in Q3 2025 Launch Date 12th December 2018 3rd December 2018 Reconstitution Rule If the coverage is below 75% or any of constituents is not within an acceptable range in accordance with the Volume Buffer Rule in terms of 90-day average trading volume, IXCI will be reconstituted to bring MC coverage back and do liquidity screening. Reconstitution and Rebalancing Frequency Quarterly and with a fast entry rule Weighting Methodology Free float adjusted market capitalization weighted with a cap of 40% Dissemination Every 5 seconds for 24x7 (On Bloomberg, Reuters and major information vendors) https://ix-index.com/ Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Index 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average-Volume Cumulative Market Coverage Weighting (%) After 40% Cap# $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 $112,122.64 $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 $174,946,226,380 $6,744,877,164 $103,279,479,871 $7,173,252,818 $33,834,299,395 $2,889,726,619 $31,227,703,047 $1,014,111,972 $28,644,283,255 $1,501,932,628 Hyperliquid $15,151,737,591 $345,997,654 $13,835,002,419 $1,051,639,356 $12,440,898,179 $1,364,157,180 $12,174,766,375 $521,674,738 Bitcoin Cash $11,100,080,657 $496,087,329 $10,440,454,130 $789,262,379 $9,848,921,954 $430,732,838 $8,380,178,217 $742,597,878 $7,947,705,221 $238,221,371 $7,607,518,622 $252,779,336 $6,362,234,896 $329,933,823 $5,992,742,481 $476,047,315 As of 30 September,2025 # Weighting (%) after 40% Cap is adjusted according to the cut-off price, the arrangement of order may not be the same as 90-day-average-Market Cap Selection of index constituents is based on the past 90-day-average market capitalization and volume. For the calculation methodology of the index, please refer to the "ixCrypto Index Methodology Paper" on our website Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Portfolio Indexes Index Constituent ixCrypto 5 EW Index ixCrypto 5 SR Index ixCrypto 10 EW Index ixCrypto 10 SR Index ixCrypto Altcoin 10 EW Index Hyperliquid As of 30 September 2025 Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto BTC/ETH 50/50 Index and ixCrypto BTC/ETH Proportional Index 90-day-average Crypto Market Cap 90-day-average Crypto Volume Index Level Weight in BTC/ETH 50/50 Weight in BTC/ETH Proportional $2,278,834,864,037 $60,457,203,956 $474,442,908,932 $36,732,560,860 As of 30 September 2025 Weightings of the Constituents of ixCrypto Stablecoin Indexes 90-day-average- Market Cap 90-day-average- Cumulative Market Coverage Weighting (%) After 40% Cap $165,529,410,166 $117,007,574,784 $67,794,328,942 $14,891,104,436 $10,082,403,116 $266,715,140 $5,365,005,371 $16,886,154,186 As of 30 September 2025 ixCrypto Indexes Dissemination Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second interval for 24x7 since 23 June 2022. The real-time indexes are available for viewing on the IX Crypto Index official webpage. For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers "IXCI", "IXBI" and "IXEI", with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged. The vendor tickers are shown below: Bloomberg Ticker TradingView Ticker Reuters Ticker ixCrypto Index ixBitcoin Index ixEthereum Index For further information about ixCrypto Index and other available indexes including IX Crypto spot price index series, please visit company official webpage https://ix-index.com or subscribe to LinkedIn: IX Asia Indexes For data licensing and product, please contact us at licensing@ix-index.com. For free API use on academic research or trial, please contact enquiry@ix-index.com Hashtag: #ixCryptoIndex The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About IX Asia Indexes and IX Asia Index Advisory Committee IX Capital International Limited is an award-winning index and investment advisory company. The index business arm- IX Asia Indexes, providing real-time digital asset and innovative indexes, disseminated 24x7 globally and built on robust infrastructure. Since the launch of the first crypto benchmark index ("IXCI") launched in Hong Kong in December 2018, the ixCrypto index series expand into 29 indexes designed for exchange futures products, mark-to-market, and fund managers' portfolio construction purposes. To ensure the professionality and impartiality of the index methodologies and operations, IX Asia Indexes has established its index advisory committee with representation from different industries, including fund management, exchanges, brokerage, financial blockchain experts, crypto service providers, etc. The committee will meet quarterly a year to discuss matters relating to the IX Asia Indexes, including to review and to comment the data sources, methodologies, and operations of IX Asia Indexes, to provide guidance to the future development of new IX Asia Indexes and to handle other issues and decisions on an as-needed basis. IX Asia Indexes was awarded the Fintech Award (wealth investment and management) 2019 and 2021 organised by ETNet. It as well won an award for Startup of the Year and Basic Technology (Big Data) from Hong Kong Fintech Impetus Awards 2022 by Metro Broadcast and KPMG. It also won Asia Pacific Enterprise Achievement Award 2024 by Echolade. IX Asia Indexes completed its IOSCO compliance statement and obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2013 UKAS certification. Website: https://ix-index.com/ Advisory Committee: https://ix-index.com/committee.htm About IX Crypto Indexes The ixCrypto index ("IXCI") is the first crypto index launched in Hong Kong. It was launched on 12 December 2018. It is denominated in USD with a base value of 1000 and a base date on 3 December 2018. Designed to be easy to understand while providing a good representation of the crypto market, ixCrypto index aims to cover the top 80% of the cumulative free-float adjusted market capitalization in the crypto universe and, at the same time, the crypto currencies should fall within the top liquid cryptos ranked by trading volume in the 90 days preceding the review date. The index is to be reviewed quarterly and with a fast entry rule. Real time indexes are disseminated every 5-second for 24x7 since 23 June 2022. Real time index data together with ixBitcoin Index and ixEthereum Index can be obtained from IX Asia Indexes Data Services and Bloomberg terminal on IXCI . For IXCI, IXBI and IXEI, the indexes are also available through Nasdaq Global Index Data Service (GIDS) with the tickers "IXCI", "IXBI", "IXEI", with dissemination interval kept at 15-second unchanged. Wechat: 信昇亞洲指數.

Kansas likely to prove tough nut to crack at Dundalk
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Kansas likely to prove tough nut to crack at Dundalk

Runner-up to subsequent Middle Park second Brussels at the Curragh back in May, his other placed efforts included a second to Revival Power in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster last month and a narrow defeat by Ipanema Queen at the Curragh. Last time out, in Group 1 company, the selection was beaten three and a half lengths when fifth to Wise Approach in the Group 1 Middle Park in Newmarket. Ronan Whelan will be on board Kansas for the first time and, suited by a strong pace, he’s expected to pounce late. In the other listed event, the Star Appeal, 103-rated Andab, ridden for Joseph O’Brien by Joey Sheridan, sets the standard. This colt won his maiden impressively at the Curragh back in May and has acquitted himself well in the intervening months, including a third to classy Albert Einstein in the Marble Hill and, last time, a second to Rayif in a Group 3 over in Deauville. He’s rated 7lb superior to Frescobaldi, who will be joined in the field by fellow Ballydoyle inmate Controlled, successful on debut in Naas. Elsewhere on the Dundalk card, Flawless Fusion, narrowly beaten by Brownstown in a Leopardstown maiden in June, when trained by Jim Bolger, is worth noting, on his stable debut for Joseph O’Brien, in the Irish EBF Median Sires Series 2-Y-0 Fillies Maiden. In Downpatrick, it’s difficult to oppose Ian Donoghue’s Small Town Hero, off a lowly mark of 77, in the Download The Tote App Handicap Chase. Formerly with Christian Williams, this six-year-old is unbeaten in three handicap hurdles since joining new connections, kicking off at Roscommon off 77 and, most recently, scoring impressively at Wexford, off 88. Now rated 100 over hurdles, Small Town Hero jumps and stays well. And it will be surprising if he fails to deliver here. The Gordon Elliott-trained, 124-rated Pour Les Filles looks a cut above his four rivals in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle while Luker’s Tipple, runner-up four times for Andrew Kinirons and sixth to Last Kingdom in Listowel on his stable debut for Gavin Cromwell, might belatedly open his hurdle account in the Randox Maiden Hurdle.

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 10-12
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5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 10-12

Culinary exploration pairing favourite Hong Kong snacks with elegant wines, a performance arts festival on a lush island and the latest Tron film are just some of the best things you can do in Hong Kong this weekend. Read on to find out more. 1. Yim Tin Tsai Performing Arts Festival Hop onto a ferry and experience the second weekend of wide-ranging performances on Yim Tin Tsai, a serene island off Sai Kung named for its history of salt production. The festival features 29 local and international performance art groups. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 左君悠 (@nataliequanyautso) Performance venues include St Joseph’s Chapel, heritage Hakka houses and a Hakka market. There will also be workshops on making traditional Hakka teacakes and more. All shows are free of charge. Register online and pre-order tickets for the ferry from Sai Kung to Yim Tin Tsai here. Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung 2. Art Jammin’ and Breast Examin’ Women-led run club She Runs Collective is partnering with The Hive’s Phenomenally Pink campaign to host a session of art and breast examinations in honour of Pink October – an annual global event to raise awareness of breast cancer. This Saturday, join an art session to paint and connect with others, and undergo a breast ultrasound and manual assessment courtesy of the medical diagnostic imaging centre SonoExpress. Tickets cost HK$450, and attendees can choose to have the breast exam conducted at the co-working space The Hive or at its partner clinic. Details and registration are available here. For more information on Pink October events across the city this month, click here. 9/F, 18 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay 3. Small Muji miniature art exhibition The “Small Muji” miniature art exhibition has officially debuted at Muji Windsor House. The exhibition is organised by Muji and curated by renowned photographer and mitate artist Tatsuya Tanaka. Mitate is a Japanese art technique and philosophy based on playful allusions and reinterpretation, and Tanaka’s exhibition transforms everyday Muji products into 16 storytelling miniature artworks. Admission is free, and viewers can browse Muji products afterwards, from Muji drawers to clothing and make-up products used in the artworks. B/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay 4. Ha Man Kee Noodle Shop x French Wine Tasting Aroma Wine Bistro is collaborating with beloved local restaurant Ha Man Kee to create a fish ball and French wine tasting. The event will feature a variety of traditional fish balls paired with elegant wines, combining European flavours with staple Hong Kong snacks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aroma Wine Bistro (@aromawinebistro) As part of the tasting on October 11, crispy Cantonese classics including fish blocks, wontons, dumplings and deep-fried fish balls will be served with a sophisticated variety of white, red and sparkling wines. The event takes place from 3pm to 6pm. Tickets are available via Aroma’s Instagram page and cost HK$298 per person. Aroma Wine Bistro, Lee Garden 3, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay 5. Tron: Ares Tron returns with a third instalment in the series that began in 1982 with a film that showcased cutting-edge visual effects of the time to tell the story of a computer programmer who was pulled into his own software. The 2010 sequel, Tron: Legacy, was something of a disappointment, despite featuring one of the great film soundtracks of the 21st century by Daft Punk. Tron: Ares flips the original on its head. Instead of a programmer finding his way into the “digital frontier” inside his software, the program comes out into the real world. In this case, Ares – the “master control” code – takes the physical form of actor Jared Leto. Designed by unhinged tech CEO Julian Dillinger (Evan Peters), this sophisticated AI soldier is meant to be the next step in cybersecurity. But Ares only lasts 29 minutes before disintegrating. Dillinger needs to find “the permanence code”, something his rival game designer Eve Kim (Greta Lee, Past Lives) is also seeking. Read our full review. Tron: Ares is in cinemas now. Find this useful? Look out for our recommendations every Friday online. Like what you read? Follow SCMP Lifestyle on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also sign up for our eNewsletter here.

Powerful 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao, Tsunami Warning Issued
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Powerful 7.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mindanao, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook Mindanao in the Philippines, triggering an urgent tsunami warning and raising fears of aftershocks. The tremor struck at a depth of 62 km (38.5 miles), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The Philippine Seismology Agency has warned of potential damage across the southern island and stressed that aftershocks are likely in the coming hours. Authorities are urging residents in coastal towns across central and southern Philippines to move immediately to higher ground to ensure their safety. This latest quake comes just a week after Cebu province was rattled by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that claimed at least 74 lives and injured many more. The tremor also demolished historic structures, including the centuries-old Parish of Saint Peter the Apostle in Bantayan. Check Out The Video ⚠️ Video showing the shaking from the M7.4 earthquake that hit the Philippines...📍 Spring Valley, Brgy. Buhangin proper, Davao City. 📹Arjay Estabayapic.twitter.com/m0y6Ly6jOf — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 10, 2025 M7.4 earthquake that hit the Philippines.袭击菲律宾的 7.4 级地震。 https://t.co/3bOtQl6C2Y pic.twitter.com/OhlUXbQZu0 — 南洋辉叔 Uncle Hui (@alexcmhwee) October 10, 2025 Another video captures the shaking from the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the Philippines. Residents are seen reacting as the quake hits.📍Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. pic.twitter.com/ArxH72ks18 — Weather Monitor (@WeatherMonitors) October 10, 2025 Officials are warning of a destructive tsunami with “life-threatening wave heights.” According to local tsunami scenario data, waves could rise more than a meter above normal tides, and enclosed bays and straits may experience even higher surges. Residents in seven provinces, Eastern Samar, Southern Leyte, Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao Del Norte, Surigao Del Sur, and Davao Oriental—are being urged to evacuate immediately, either to higher ground or further inland. Meanwhile, Indonesia has also issued tsunami warnings for North Sulawesi and Papua, underscoring the widespread threat across the region. The Philippines faces yet another test of resilience. As the nation braces for possible aftershocks and surging waves, questions linger: Are communities prepared for such relentless seismic activity, and can authorities respond quickly enough to save lives?