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CME Group International Average Daily Volume Reaches Record 7.8 Million Contracts in 2024, Up 14% from 2023

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All-time high ADV for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC) and Canada

LONDON and SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, today announced that its international average daily volume (ADV) reached a record 7.8 million contracts in 2024, up 14% from 2023. Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this was driven by record growth in Energy up 31%, Metals up 27%, Agricultural up 25%, Interest Rate up 12% and Foreign Exchange products up 10% compared to the same period in 2023.

“We were especially pleased to see so many clients outside the U.S. turning to CME Group to access the markets and trade products they needed to navigate through ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty last year,” said Julie Winkler, Senior Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer, CME Group. “Looking ahead, risk management will remain essential in 2025, and we are focused on helping our clients to manage risk and unlock opportunities.”

In 2024, EMEA ADV hit a record 5.8 million contracts, up 17% from 2023. This was driven by new ADV records in Energy up 40%, Agricultural up 31%, Metals up 24%, Interest Rate up 14% and Foreign Exchange products up 12% year on year.

APAC ADV grew to an all-time high of 1.7 million contracts in 2024, up 7% from 2023.  The region saw new ADV records in Agricultural up 16%, as well as Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange products, both up 3%.

Canada ADV achieved a record 164,000 contracts in 2024, with ADV records in Energy, Agricultural and Interest Rate products up 26%, 14% and 10% respectively year on year.

LatAm ADV reached 174,000 contracts in 2024. ADV of Metals and Foreign Exchange products in the region were up 42% and 19%.

Globally, CME Group reported a record ADV of 26.5 million contracts in 2024, up 9% over 2023. This was largely driven by record growth in Interest Rate ADV, up 10% to a record 13.7 million contracts. Metals, Agricultural and Foreign Exchange products also saw record growth, up 23%, 13% and 8% respectively.

As the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest ratesequity indexesforeign exchangeenergyagricultural products and metals.  The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform.  In addition, it operates one of the world’s leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing. 

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc.  CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc.  NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.  COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“S&P DJI”). “S&P®”, “S&P 500®”, “SPY®”, “SPX®”, US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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Mega Matrix Inc. Announced that Romantic Drama Micro-drama “Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom” Now Streaming on FlexTV

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) announced that the romantic drama short drama Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom has officially launched on FlexTV, the leading global short-form streaming platform operated by Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU), as of January 9. What begins as a hasty engagement driven by impulsive emotions unexpectedly leads the two protagonists on a passionate and healing journey of love.

Liana, in a moment of extreme heartbreak, impulsively marries Jacob, a billionaire with hidden secrets. As time passes, their relationship gradually develops into something sincere and deep. However, their love faces serious challenges when confronted with meddling exes, family disputes, and corporate power struggles.

Liana’s ex-boyfriend, still holding on to feelings for her, attempts to sabotage her new life, while Jacob finds himself entangled in fierce power struggles within his company, threatening their fragile new relationship.

MPU operates the globally leading short-form streaming platform FlexTV, currently offering short-form content in over 100 countries, with versions in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Arabic. FlexTV has gained global popularity for its high-quality content and exceptional user experience. Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom is now available for streaming on FlexTV, showcasing to viewers that true love requires mutual effort and understanding, as well as the courage to face and overcome the various challenges life presents. For more exciting content, please visit https://www.flextv.cc/.

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About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd.. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements that are purely historical are forward looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate future acquisitions; ability to grow and expand our FlexTV business; ability to execute the strategic cooperation with TopReels, ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; ability to establish the investment fund with 9 Yards Communications under the memorandum of understanding; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company’s profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its new lines of businesses due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in regulation, or other economic and policy factors; and the possibility that the Company’s new lines of business may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. The forward-looking statements in this press release and the Company’s future results of operations are subject to additional risks and uncertainties set forth under the “Risk Factors” in documents filed by the Company’s predecessor, Mega Matrix Corp., with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, and are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. In addition, such risks and uncertainties include the Company’s inability to predict or control bankruptcy proceedings and the uncertainties surrounding the ability to generate cash proceeds through the sale or other monetization of the Company’s assets. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Wi-Charge Empowers Large Format E Ink Posters with Wireless Electricity, Unlocking Limitless Communication Across Industries

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wi-Charge, the global leader in wireless electricity, announced today that it is now powering E Ink’s large-format Spectra 6 color panels. E Ink poster-size displays, ranging from 13 inches to 40 inches in size, can now be powered over the air and be installed anywhere without laying cables or replacing batteries. The combined Wi-Charge and E Ink technology, called the Wi-Poster, dramatically opens up opportunities for organizations to deliver the right messages at the right place to their customers, without limitations.

Wi-Charge’s breakthrough and patented infrared wireless electricity eliminates the significant cost and complexity of installing and moving digital signage, even in hard-to-reach areas. By safely and efficiently delivering electric power over the air through infrared light, Wi-Charge simplifies operations, reduces maintenance costs, and offers a sustainable, flexible solution for digital signage across a wide range of industries.

“We are excited to extend the impact and reach of E Ink displays through Wi-Charge wireless power, enabling organizations to make frequent updates to their content without limitations,” said Ori Mor, co-founder and chief business officer, Wi-Charge. “By removing the constraints of wires and batteries, Wi-Charge and E Ink are revolutionizing how businesses engage their audiences and easily deliver dynamic, timely messaging.”

Wi-Poster from Wi Charge delivers a number of new capabilities and benefits to companies using E-Ink, including:

Durable, One-Sided or Double-Sided Displays: The elegant Wi-Poster display is made with premium Gorilla Glass.Deliver Fresh and Timely Messages: By eliminating concerns about draining batteries from overuse, organizations can update content on the E Ink displays as many times as they want.Flexible Positioning: Wi-Charge wireless power enables organizations to position the Wi-Poster E Ink display in the ideal place where it can be seen, not where the nearest plug is located.Broad Relevance Across Industries: From retail to financial institutions to transit hubs, Wi-Charge adapts to each unique environment, offering a seamless solution for digital signageSustainable: By delivering reliable, energy-efficient power to E Ink displays high-wattage LCDs, paper waste and cable installations are eliminated.

“C3 customers rely on us to provide the ideal technology solutions to drive their businesses forward, and Wi-Charge’s wireless power solutions change the game and open up unimaginable possibilities,” said Tony Mahadevan, CEO, C3 Labs. “Through the integration of wireless power with E Ink’s poster-size displays, C3 can offer digital signage to offices and retail space, eliminating their concerns about wires or frequent charging.”

“Today’s hyper-connected consumers expect seamless, immersive in-store experiences that integrate digital interactions at the point of engagement,” said Jason Elmaleh, CEO, Commersive Solutions. “Partnering with Wi-Charge, we’re combining E Ink displays with wireless power to help retailers deliver timely and impactful messages without relying on costly, hardwired solutions. At Commersive, we’re committed to driving the future of retail through smarter, more dynamic in-store solutions.”

For organizations interested in getting additional information on the E Ink displays powered by Wi-Charge, please contact info@wi-charge.com or visit www.wi-charge.com/wi-poster

About Wi-Charge
Wi-Charge is a long-range wireless power company founded to enable automatic charging of cell phones and other smart devices. Our patented infrared wireless power technology can safely and efficiently deliver several watts of power to client devices over room-sized distances. Giving end-users freedom and product designers the power they need for the next generation of mobile smart devices, Wi-Charge is the power of the future, beyond batteries and power cords. For more information, visit http://www.wi-charge.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Stratejm Launch First MSSP Offering in Canada Featuring Nozomi Networks Vantage Cloud Platform for Unified Security Monitoring and Risk Management

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TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2025 /CNW/ — Nozomi Networks, a leader in operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity, and Stratejm, a Bell Canada Company, Canada’s premier Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), are excited to announce Stratejm as the first MSSP in Canada to integrate the Nozomi Vantage™ cloud platform. This collaboration brings a breakthrough in comprehensive security monitoring and risk management across OT, IoT, IT, edge, and cloud assets – all unified through a single pane of glass.

Stratejm’s renowned Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) will now offer customers the Nozomi Vantage platform, which extends security visibility, asset management, and risk assessment across an unlimited number of sites, regions, and teams. With this integration, Stratejm will empower Canadian enterprises to leverage Nozomi’s cutting-edge technology through a scalable and seamless service, enabling advanced vulnerability assessment, threat detection, and response.

“As the first MSSP in Canada to offer the Nozomi Vantage platform, we are thrilled to continue advancing Stratejm’s cybersecurity solutions, now with unparalleled support for OT and IoT environments,” said John Menezes, President & CEO of Stratejm. “Through our Security-as-a-Service platform, we are addressing the expanding digital landscape and meeting Canadian enterprises’ needs for a unified, scalable, and cost-effective security solution.”

The Nozomi Vantage cloud platform provides customers with:

Single Pane of Glass Visibility: A unified dashboard that simplifies security management across OT, IoT, IT, edge, and cloud environments.Enhanced Asset Management: A comprehensive view of all assets across multiple locations to identify and manage critical systems and endpoints.Advanced Threat Detection and Response: Streamlined detection, investigation, and response capabilities across OT, IoT, and IT environments.Integrated Vulnerability Management: Continual assessment of potential vulnerabilities to proactively mitigate risk.

“Partnering with Stratejm to deliver the Nozomi Vantage platform as a managed service is a significant milestone in bringing powerful, real-time security monitoring to Canada’s critical infrastructure and enterprise sectors,” said Cade Stephens, Nozomi Networks Head of Worldwide Partner Sales. “With Stratejm’s extensive cybersecurity expertise and the Vantage platform, Canadian organizations can rely on a trusted, comprehensive solution that meets the demands of today’s complex security landscape.”

Stratejm’s SECaaS offering is recognized for its market-leading approach, powered by advanced automation and rapid time-to-containment capabilities. The Nozomi Vantage platform will further enhance Stratejm’s cybersecurity mesh architecture, providing seamless integration across Guardian sensors, Arc endpoints, and other digital assets.

Stratejm and Nozomi Networks are excited to provide Canadian enterprises with this integrated solution, reinforcing Stratejm’s mission to deliver leading-edge cybersecurity and risk management across all operational environments.

For more information about Stratejm’s Security-as-a-Service platform with the Nozomi Vantage integration, please visit www.stratejm.com or www.nozominetworks.com.

About Nozomi Networks 
Nozomi Networks accelerates digital transformation by unifying cybersecurity visibility and resilience for industrial, OT, and IoT environments. Through advanced network monitoring, asset intelligence, and threat intelligence, Nozomi Networks helps organizations defend critical assets against cyber threats. Nozomi’s solutions are trusted by the world’s largest enterprises across multiple sectors.

About Stratejm
Stratejm, a Bell Canada Company is Canada’s leading MSSP, delivering Security-as-a-Service (SECaaS) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions tailored to the needs of Canadian enterprises. As a Bell Canada company, Stratejm continues to set the standard for cybersecurity through its integrated mesh architecture and industry-leading automation, enabling rapid threat detection and response across IT, OT, and IoT environments.

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