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Bybit Brings Annual Trading Competition World Series of Trading (WSOT) 2021 to the Next Level With Record $7.5M Prize Pool

  • 4.9x bigger prize pool than last year at up to 7.5m USDT & NFT addition
  • Largest WSOT donation to UNICEF at $400,000 in BTC

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 16 August 2021 – The summer games of crypto trading are back. The 2021 edition of cryptocurrency exchange Bybit‘s World Series of Trading (WSOT), set to open for registration on Aug. 18, promises to be the world’s largest crypto trading tournament yet again.

The WSOT 2021 prize pool is up to an unprecedented 7.5 million USDT, plus a bonus track of WSOT NFT collectibles and additional USDT, Bybit announced today.

“WSOT is returning bigger and better as promised,” said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “We want to celebrate excellence and the spirit of competition, as well as shine a light on the positive influences of crypto on our daily lives — improving financial literacy, getting people interested in tech, and putting on top of mind ways we can be a force for change and give back to the wider society.”

The flagship trading event by Bybit, one of the world’s most popular crypto exchanges, attracted over 12,000 participants last year. The winning teams and individuals out of 135 troops and 2,128 solo contestants took home $1.27 million in prizes in 2020.

 

Eyes on the Prize

With a prize pool of up to 6,000,000 USDT for teams and up to 1,500,000 USDT in the individual competition, WSOT 2021 is slated to be the event of the year for crypto traders around the world.

“Bybit remains in awe by the overwhelming support from the global crypto community. In response, we worked hard in the past 12 months to take the competition experience to the next level with the largest prize pool to date,” said Zhou.

WSOT 2020 was trader junki84‘s first ever crypto trading competition. The participant tested out his trading strategy and finished with a legendary 5,242.02% in Individual P&L(%). Equally impressive was trader SalsaTekila, who came in second with a 3,956.56% Individual P&L(%). With greater rewards and more participants, the competition is expected to be even more intense this year.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to provide a platform for the world’s best traders to live up to their ambition. Their achievements were something to behold. And their craft and passion epitomizes everything crypto is about: creating a fair, transparent and open environment for individuals to be the best they can be,” remarked Zhou.

WSOT 2021 is open to global traders where Bybit services are available. Participants can form a troop or play solo to access early bird perks, trading fee discounts or waivers and a chance at more than 1,000 NFTs and 40,000 USDT bonus in lucky draws.

 

Supporting a Better Future

In 2020, Bybit donated from the WSOT prize pool 10 BTC at market value of over $100,000 at the time, to UNICEF’s pandemic relief efforts[1]. One year on, COVID-19 continues to be a universal crisis, particularly disrupting children’s access to education and threatening their long-term well-being.

Bybit has quadrupled its donation to $400,000 in BTC this year to support UNICEF in their efforts to provide STEM education for girls in Vietnam and deliver quality education in East Asia and the Pacific.

“The world is learning to cope with the ongoing pandemic, but vulnerable groups who feel the deepest impact are often overlooked. Over the years Bybit has borne witness to the talent and potential of members of the global crypto community, regardless of age, gender and background,” said Igneus Terrenus, head of communications at Bybit. “There really is no better investment than in the welfare of children and their right to education. We hope our donation to UNICEF will help change life for the better for those who will grow up to shape the future.”

 

WSOT 2021 Details

The 10-day registration phase starts at 10AM UTC on Aug. 18.

Eligible contestants may participate in two main tracks as well as contend for bonus prizes, including NFTs, over a 20-day competition period from Aug. 28 to Sept. 17:

–       BTC & ETH Troop Throwdown: join or lead a troop of 10 members or above to unlock a prize pool of 6 million USDT   

–       Solo Showdown: individual traders will compete for their share of 1.5 million USDT in rewards, up from last year’s 90,000 USDT prize pool

–       +1,000 NFT collectibles of 40 types and 40,000 USDT in bonus await users in daily lucky draws

Read the rules and sign up for WSOT 2021: bybit.com/wsot2021

 



[1] UNICEF does not endorse any company, brand, product or service.

About WSOT

The World Series of Trading (WSOT) is a global cryptocurrency trading competition powered by Bybit championing the spirit of competition, fair play, and cultivating camaraderie between crypto lovers from around the world. WSOT celebrates the positive changes cryptocurrency and technologies has brought to our lives.

WSOT ranks contestants by the “profit vs. loss” percentage where traders compete on a level playing field regardless of the depth of their pockets.

About Bybit

Bybit is a cryptocurrency exchange established in March 2018 to offer a professional platform where crypto traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, excellent customer service and multi-lingual community support. The company provides innovative online trading services and cloud mining products, as well as API support, to retail and professional clients around the world, and strives to be the most reliable exchange for the emerging digital asset class.

For more information please visit: https://www.bybit.com/

For updates, follow Bybit’s social platforms on Twitter and Telegram.

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Vientiane Capital Extends School Closures Amid Fears of Community Spread

Vientiane Capital Extends School Closure (Photo Global Parternship for Education)
Vientiane Capital has extended school closures (Photo: Global Partnership for Education)

The Vientiane Capital Education and Sports Department has issued a notice extending the closure of schools amid fears of community spread of Covid-19 in the capital.

Laos Reaches More Than 10,000 Total Cases of Covid-19

Covid-19 Update

Laos has confirmed 198 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10,092.

Laos Confirms 226 New Cases, Bringing Total to Almost 10,000

Covid-19 Update Vientiane

Laos has announced 226 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 9,894.

Representing the National Taskforce, Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao reported in the daily briefing that of the 226 new cases, eight were identified as community transmissions (four in Vientiane Capital, three in Champasak, and one in Bokeo).

An additional 218 were detected among returning laborers (94 in Savannakhet, 55 in Champasak, 34 in Khammouane, 28 in Vientiane Capital, six in Salavanh, and one in Bolikhamxay).

A total of 2,487 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours.

Savannakhet has the highest number of cases with 3,338 in total and Champasak with the second-highest at 2,735 total cases. Vientiane Capital was the province with the third-highest number of cases at 1,800.

There are currently 4,168 patients currently undergoing treatment for Covid-19 across the country. A total of nine deaths have been recorded.

Pakse City Locks Down After New Covid-19 Cases

Pakse City Goes into Lockdown
Pakse City Goes into Lockdown

The Deputy Provincial Governor of Champasack Province has issued a lockdown order across Pakse City from 14 to 20 August.

LOCA Listed on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch

Forbes Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list includes LOCA Laos.
Forbes Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list includes LOCA Laos.

Forbes Asia Magazine announced the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list on Tuesday which included LOCALAOS, the first Lao startup to be listed on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch. LOCA is a notable startup from Laos lead by the CEO, Mr. Souliyo Vongdala. The final 100 in the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list were selected from a pool of over 900 submissions. The full list and related stories can be found at www.forbes.com/100towatch and in the August issue of Forbes Asia magazine.

Prisons in Vientiane Capital Follow Covid-19 Prevention Measures

Prisons follow Covid-19 prevention measures

Prisons in Vientiane Capital are strictly following Covid-19 prevention and control measures for both employees and detainees, according to Vientiane Security News.

HOYA launches “FULL CONTROL”, a revolutionary 4-in-1 combo for lenses that provide the ultimate eye protection to spectacle wearers

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 August 2021 – HOYA Vision Care, a leader in optical technology innovation, has launched its latest FULL CONTROL 4-in-1 combo for eyewear lenses that will provide Singaporeans ultimate eye protection.

 

Based on extensive consumer research, Singaporeans are gaining awareness that the constant use of digital devices are now causing more digital eye strain. Next, with high levels of UV in Singapore, the demand for UV protection is also increasing. Lastly, with the ongoing pandemic, anti-bacterial properties are more sought after.

 

With HOYA’s advanced research and technological capabilities, HOYA has developed a 4-in-1 lens combo known as FULL CONTROL that provides a tailored, worry-free experience for daily living.

The 4-in-1 combo developed for FULL CONTROL is characterised by a combination of HOYA’s four signature lens coatings, namely, Hi-Vision LongLife (HVLL), BlueControl, UV Control and Hi-Vision Anti-bacterial. This makes FULL CONTROL a first-of-its-kind lenses in HOYA’s product offerings.

 

HOYA’s premium Hi-Vision Longlife multi-layer coating offers significant lens durability that maintains HOYA’s excellent lens performance for years. It frees wearers from the unnecessary lens-related worries and annoyances such as fingerprints, water stains and dust.

 

To combat the increasingly long hours that Singaporeans spend on digital devices, HOYA’s trademark BlueControl treatment reduces harmful blue light by reflecting it away to combat the effect of eye strain to prevent eye fatigue. The treatment not only minimises glare from digital screens to provide more comfortable and relaxed vision

 

Additionally, with UV Control, wearers enjoy 100% protection against UV rays on both the front and back surfaces of the lens. UV protection essential to us since Singapore’s geographical location is located near the equator, we are exposed to higher levels of UV radiation. This helps decrease the risk of UV-related eye damage and diseases.

 

To ensure all-rounded total protection, FULL CONTROL lenses are coated with Hi-Vision Anti-bacterial technology that utilises silver ions (AG+) for an innate bacterial-resistant property that assists the hygienic maintenance of lenses. This new treatment is tested under strict standards and proven to be highly effective and long lasting in reducing and slowing down bacterial growth at least 99.9%*

 

For a limited time only, we will be giving complimentary anti-fog cloth wipes with every pair of FULL CONTROL purchased. This allows for the ultimate form of protection!

 

HOYA’s FULL CONTROL lenses is now available at all authorised HOYA retailers in Singapore

* Based on BOKEN quality evaluation institute’s anti-bacterial activity value test results (Staphylococcus aureus and E.Coli) 

About HOYA Vision Care

For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate global leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, HOYA continues to drive optical technology innovation with the aim of finding the best vision care solutions for Eye Care Professionals. The company supplies lenses in 52 countries with a network of over 18,000 employees and 45 laboratories around the globe.

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About HOYA

Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA’s divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields. In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopaedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text to speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people.

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