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Graph Blockchain Announces Spin Off Three Subsidiaries via Share Dividend
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – September 16, 2021) – Graph Blockchain Inc. (CSE: GBLC) (OTC Pink: REGRF) (FSE: RT5A) (“the Company or Graph “) is pleased to announce that it intends to spin off three of its businesses into two independent publicly traded entities by way of a share dividend to the shareholders of Graph. The transaction is intended to be tax-free to Graph shareholders and expected to be completed in the next six (6) months subject to regulatory approval which includes approval from the CSE.
“The Company considers DeFi to be such a diverse sector that we believe our shareholders are best served by owning three pure play companies. We believe that the best possible path to unlock equity value is to create three independent companies that are each well-equipped to capitalize on growth trends in their sectors,” said Paul Haber, Chief Executive Officer.
Graph is spinning out the companies so that it can focus exclusively on Non-Fungible Tokens (“NFTs”) with New World Inc. (“New World”).
The spinoff will establish separate companies that include:
- Optimum Coin Analyser Inc. (“Optimum”) will be spun out as a stand-alone company focused on software for crypto traders. Optimum is a cloud-based discovery search engine subscription model that will create a recurring revenue stream on its platform.
- Babbage Mining Corp. (“Babbage”) and Beyond the Moon Inc. (“BTM”) will be combined and spun out as standalone altcoin and IDO focused company.
“We are committed to taking action to unlock what we see as unrecognized value in Optimum, Babbage and Beyond the Moon shares, and we believe that separating the businesses into three highly focused, stand-alone companies is the way to accomplish that goal,” said Paul Haber, CEO of Graph Blockchain. “Less than a year ago, we initiated a multi-point plan, first to stabilize and then to transform Graph Blockchain into a De-Fi company positioned to deliver long-term organic growth. We have acquired assets and raised approximately $10 million of equity, resolved legacy issues, and managed several acquisitions, while also investing in new product launches and building on what we believe is the core asset with NFTs with attractive growth opportunities. Our Board of Directors and management team have been working on options to determine how to best unlock value across Graph, and we believe that it is the right time to begin the partition process, so each business has greater elasticity to pursue bigger opportunities in their respective markets,” said Andrew Ryu, Chairman of the Company.
It is proposed that the transaction will be carried out by way of a stock dividend (the “Spin-Outs”). Through the Spin-Out, shareholders of the Corporation will receive shares in the new companies (the “New Spin-Out Shares”) based on the number of shares in Graph that they own as of the dividend date.
Graph intends to seek a listing of the SpinCo Shares for the two Spin-Outs on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”), but no assurance can be offered that such a listing will be completed. Any such listing will be subject to SpinCo meeting and satisfying all of the requirements of the CSE.
Further details of the Spin-Out will be announced in a future press releases of the Company including management appointments, valuation of Spin-Outs, and any possible concurrent financings. The specifics of the Spin-Out are not yet final and there is no certainty that the Spin-Out will be completed on the terms currently proposed or at all.
About Optimum Coin Analyser Inc.
Optimum continuously retrieves and analyzes big data using a powerful AI analytics engine designed for social media to track influencers, monitor, and to provide sentiment, relevance, and predictive analysis. Related hashtags are linked, and conversation participants are clustered together. Leveraging proprietary big data infrastructure to produce in-depth industry analytics and reveal real-time comprehensive insights. The monthly subscription payments will provide a continuous, dependable income stream that is pledged over a time period of 12 to 24 months. This new Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”) based on the subscription revenue will be a substantial part of the total yearly revenue growth cycle, with a global target of +100% with Optimum.
About Beyond the Moon Inc.
Beyond the Moon manages all aspects of investing in the launchpad opportunities. Beyond the Moon provides exposure to the most exciting opportunities in crypto – crypto launchpads. Launchpads are crypto projects designed to promote and introduce upcoming projects to the crypto market. Beyond the Moon manages the process of entering crypto launchpads, helping facilitate the access to early-stage crypto tokens. Before listing a new token on a Decentralized Exchange (“DEX“) launchpads provide the first public investment round, called an Initial DEX Offering (“IDO“). Early access to crypto projects is difficult to access but provides the highest potential return on investment in the space. Moon coordinates all aspects of registration, staking, and investment in the launchpads and their tokens.
About Babbage Mining Corp.
Babbage is an early-stage company, which will be focusing on Altcoins, alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin. By mining Altcoins through Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, Babbage is able to give its investors exposure to the vast emerging market of cryptocurrencies with the significant technological disruption and potential gains that Altcoins represent.
Additional Information on the Company is available at: www.babbagemining.com
About New World Inc.
New World is an augmented reality art-focused NFT company that allows creators, musicians, and celebrities to have access to an NFT distribution canvas to create and sell digital art. By selling digital art, artists are able to reach a broader market (both geographically and demographically), and as a result of the blockchain, continue to benefit financially through economic participation in future sales. New World has built this platform and has already signed such notable artists as Diogo Snow, who has produced numerous pieces for celebrity clients including Drake, and Fetty Wap, an American rapper, singer and songwriter, who has over 6.5 million Instagram Followers, as well as many others.
Additional information on the new world is available at http://newworldinc.io
About Graph Blockchain Inc.
Graph Blockchain provides shareholders with exposure to various areas of Decentralized Finance. Focusing on altcoins through its wholly owned subsidiaries Babbage Mining Corp., a Proof of Stake (“POS”) miner, and Beyond the Moon Inc., Graph gives investors exposure to the vast emerging market of cryptocurrencies with the significant technological disruption and potential gains altcoins represent. Additional information on the Company is available at www.graphblockchain.com
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may constitute forward-looking statements.
Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation and does not intend to update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information in this press release.
Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential”, “possible”, “plans” and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results “will”, “may”, “could”, or “should” occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate to, among other things: completion of the proposed Spin-Out, completion of the proposed private placement of SpinCo, receipt of any required shareholder, court, stock exchange and regulatory approvals for the Spin-Out, timing of disclosure of additional details concerning the Spin-Out and listing of the SpinCo Shares on the CSE. Although Graph believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct or accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions, and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the respective parties, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: determination of acceptable terms for the proposed Spin-Out, receipt of all required shareholder, court, stock exchange and regulatory approvals for the Spin-Out; changes in the value of the assets; sufficient market interest to completing on any proposed private placement of SpinCo; fluctuations in the securities markets and the market price of the Graph’s common shares and applicable CSE approval for listing of the SpinCo Shares.
Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “will continue”, “will occur” or “will be achieved”. The forward-looking information and forward- looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the continued growth of the blockchain market. Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the potential inability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the potential inability of New World to continue as a going concern; the risks associated with the blockchain industry in general; increased competition in the blockchain market; the potential future unviability of the blockchain in general. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions, or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events, or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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MarketsandMarkets appoints Nirmal Shani as Managing Partner in Dubai, in line with IPO plans
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MarketsandMarkets, the only Indian-origin startup to feature in the Forbes list of ‘America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2023’, has appointed Nirmal Ramesh Shani as Managing Partner.
Nirmal joins MarketsandMarkets from S&P Global to lead its real-time megatrend disruption impact platform for the global energy sector. He has over 23 years of experience with IHS Markit, Dun & Bradstreet, and Times of India. During his formative years, he supported his family business, exporting Indian handicrafts to Japan and USA.
Sandeep Sugla, Founder and CEO of MarketsandMarkets, said: “It’s my pleasure to welcome Nirmal to MarketsandMarkets. His leadership further strengthens our ability to address customer needs at a time when the global energy, power, chemical, material, and industrial sectors are undergoing unprecedented transformations. We estimate approximately USD 25 trillion emerging from new revenue sources by 2030 as megatrends like AI, clean tech, blockchain, IoT, etc., disrupt current revenue streams of customers and the customer’s customers.”
Milan Rao, COO and CRO of MarketsandMarkets, said, “Nirmal joins a growing list of global leaders who are committed to taking our AI-enabled platform, KnowledgeStore, and our cutting-edge growth and disruption consulting capabilities to over 13,000 clients globally. His knowledge and expertise will add significantly to our presence in the energy and ESG sectors worldwide.”
Nirmal is passionate about energy and sustainability; in his most recent role at S&P Global, he helped create landmark platforms — such as the CERAWeek Asia Pacific Energy Forum in Houston, the India Energy Forum in New Delhi, the partnership with PETRONAS for Energy Asia in Kuala Lumpur, and with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting (AGGPM) — to elevate the Voice of Asia within the global energy system towards an ‘Equitable Energy Transition for All’.
On his appointment, Nirmal said: “MarketsandMarkets helps progress my mission to the next level. I haven’t seen any other platform in the world that provides such a telescope for global energy, chemical, and industrial leaders to analyze the impact of disruptive shifts in real-time and in an interconnected way. The proprietary tools combined with exclusive on-demand access to research, and a dedicated growth program manager ensures our clients avoid missing blind spots and gain early mover advantages.”
Nirmal is an alum of Narsee Monjee College and Welingkar Institute of Management. He serves on the Board of Advisors/Governing Council of Umang Foundation, a non-profit organization with whom he has been associated since 2009. His philanthropic initiatives focus on education and health-related issues in rural India.
About MarketsandMarketsTM
MarketsandMarkets™, recently featured on the Forbes list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, is a blue ocean alternative in growth consulting and program management with the widest lens on emerging technologies, leveraged through a man-machine offering to drive supernormal growth for progressive organizations in the B2B space. The B2B economy is witnessing the emergence of USD 25 trillion of new revenue streams that are substituting existing revenue streams in this decade alone. MarketsandMarkets™ works with several Forbes Global 2000 B2B companies, helping them monetize this USD 25 trillion opportunity—through TAM Expansion, Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy to Execution, Market Share Gain, Account Enablement, and Thought Leadership Marketing—and stay relevant in a disruptive ecosystem. MarketsandMarkets’ cutting-edge AI-powered KnowledgeStore™ platform (Market Intelligence Cloud) integrates research and facilitates analyses of interconnections through a set of applications, helping clients look at the entire ecosystem and understand the revenue shifts happening in their industry.
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StarCompliance Expands Cryptocurrency Compliance Capabilities with the Acquisition of Aer Compliance
Bringing traditional securities trading compliance and digital asset management into one comprehensive solution
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — StarCompliance (Star), a leading SaaS provider of employee compliance technology solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Argus Inc. DBA Aer Compliance (Aer), a leader in cryptocurrency trading pre-clearance and post-trade monitoring solutions. This strategic acquisition positions Star clients to monitor and mitigate risk more holistically by bringing traditional securities trading, and now digital assets, into one comprehensive solution. With Aer’s unique capability to monitor at the coin and wallet level—going beyond ETFs— Star’s clients will gain unparalleled visibility and control in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
“By integrating Aer’s advanced technology into our platform, Star is helping our clients prepare and get ahead of emerging regulations in the fast-changing cryptocurrency space,” said Jennifer Sun, CEO of Star. “We’ve been very fortunate to work with Owen and his team over the last 18 months as partners and now look forward to our future as a combined company.”
Owen Rapaport, Aer’s co-founder and CEO, will join Star as Executive Director of Product Management, Digital Assets, continuing to develop, integrate and introduce innovative solutions for mitigating cryptocurrency and digital asset risk. This acquisition builds on Star’s leadership position in regulatory compliance, adding advanced tools to Star’s Employee Conflicts of Interest suite, tailored to the rapidly evolving world of digital assets, ensuring clients stay ahead of emerging regulatory requirements.
The Aer acquisition adds several capabilities to Star’s robust offerings, including:
- Configurable, automated employee pre-trade clearance, post trade monitoring and automated alerts for digital assets
- Elimination of manual trade reviews with the ability to identify potential violations with post-trade monitoring across 130+ exchanges and 30+ blockchains
- Recognition of undeclared employee accounts using public blockchain data
- AI technology enabling assisted reviews of marketing content for unsubstantiated statements of material facts and hypothetical performance leading to faster approvals.
“As cryptocurrency continues to mature both as a personal investment asset class and a strategic business line for financial institutions, the demand for robust compliance solutions has never been greater,” said Rapaport. “Star’s vision for advancing employee compliance aligns perfectly with Aer’s commitment to fostering trust and integrity in this evolving landscape. Together, we will deliver cutting-edge products and usher in a new era of cryptocurrency trading and compliance.”
About Aer Compliance
Aer Compliance (Aer), incorporated in Delaware as Argus Inc., is the first employee trade compliance solution for digital assets. With a customer base comprising the largest funds and market makers globally, Aer’s software brings robust controls to this world of emerging risks. As regulators increase their scrutiny of cryptocurrency, Aer is the essential way to ensure appropriate measures are in place to protect both the firm and its employees. Aer’s US federal public sector work further informs its cutting-edge approach to compliance. You can find out more about the solution at www.aercompliance.com.
About StarCompliance
StarCompliance (Star) is a leading provider of employee compliance technology solutions. Trusted for over 25 years by over a million users in 114 countries, Star’s next-generation platform and user-friendly interface delivers the data, technology, and actionable insights needed to proactively mitigate risk, monitor conflicts globally, and support complex whistleblowing regulations. Visit www.starcompliance.com to discover the comprehensive security and unparalleled assurance you need to build a culture of compliance today.
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London Blockchain Summit: Blockchain in Government and Public Sector Successfully Convenes at the House of Lords
LONDON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — London Blockchain Conference (LBC) is proud to announce that the London Blockchain Summit: Blockchain in Government and Public Sector was held in the House of Lords, UK Parliament on Monday, 25th November.
This exclusive, invite-only gathering brought together leading policymakers, technology pioneers, and industry experts to explore the critical intersection of blockchain technology and governance frameworks. The event provided a unique opportunity to discuss DEI strategies, the power of blockchain and AI to reduce bias, and how Web3 and blockchain can drive more equitable access.
The summit kicked off with an introduction by Lord Wharton of Yarm and Baroness Charlotte Owen setting the tone for an evening of meaningful conversations around the potential of blockchain.
The key highlight of the summit was the “Driving Inclusive Innovation: DEI Strategies for Blockchain, Web3, and AI in the UK” panel discussion. The panellists included:
- Dr. Maxine Room CBE, Unyted
- Jo Stansfield, Inclusioneering Ltd.
- Stephanie Ramezan, The Crypto Collective
- Chrissy Hill, Parity Technologies
The panel, moderated by Alex Stein, Conference Director for LBC, was structured into three segments: Policy Frameworks for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Addressing Bias in AI, and Equitable Access in Web3 and Blockchain. The discussion delved into importance of embedding DEI into tech policy frameworks, addressing systematic AI biases through ethical benchmarking, the role of blockchain in ensuring transparency and equitable access to data, the importance of partnerships in funding, digital literacy programs, and democratising access with secure technology solutions. The panellists emphasised fostering innovation through diverse leadership, leveraging data to drive impactful decisions and tackling challenges such as digital poverty and gender disparity in the tech space.
Some of the additional key discussion points were:
- Less than one-third of the tech workforce comprises women, highlighting the gender divide that must be addressed to bring more women into tech and blockchain
- Education systems need disruptive innovation to integrate technology and blockchain to foster equitable digital literacy, especially for under-represented groups
- AI and blockchain together can help reduce bias, but frameworks and accountability are needed to ensure ethical implementation and equitable access
- Organisations must adopt operational practices and blockchain-based solutions that support DEI and encourage diversity of thought to foster innovation
The panel also highlighted actionable strategies such as using procurement processes to prioritise DEI, creating inclusive AI training datasets, and establishing equitable educational opportunities across demographics. They also discussed strategic interventions that organisations should prioritise to create equitable opportunities in Web3 and blockchain.
The London Blockchain Summit was a resounding success with engaging conversations and insights from both the panellists and the audience, that are set to shape the future of blockchain technology in government and public services.
About the London Blockchain Conference
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At the London Blockchain Conference, we show how Blockchain will change the world and help people see another way to manage data, build scalable on-chain solutions and achieve great things. We do this by creating valuable, insightful, and engaging events that educate and inform, allowing you to connect and network to build strong business relationships. Our conference is the best avenue to see blockchain innovations, big ecosystem announcements, new product launches, technology updates, keynote speeches, panels, and fireside chats from blockchain leaders. Join us and experience it for yourself.
Notes to Editors:
Dr. Maxine Room, CBE, a trailblazer in education and equality, diversity, and inclusion. With an extensive career leading Further Education colleges and a passion for anti-racism and mentoring, Maxine now applies her expertise to innovative technologies like blockchain and digital literacy.
Chrissy Hill is the General Counsel at Parity Technologies and a champion for diversity of thought. Chrissy has an impressive background spanning law, investment banking, and Web3, and she’s dedicated to creating inclusive, long-lasting business solutions—always with a smile.
Stephanie Ramezan is a seasoned entrepreneur and thought leader in the digital assets space. As the former CEO of Gemini UK and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in Blockchain,’ Stephanie is passionate about empowering female founders and driving equitable opportunities in emerging tech.
Jo Stansfield is the founder of Inclusioneering and a Business Psychologist with a deep background in engineering. Jo’s focus is on embedding diversity and inclusion into the technology and engineering sectors, drawing on her experience and her groundbreaking research into gender and racial diversity.
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