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CoinAnalyst Announces Closing of Reverse Takeover

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Shares Expected to Commence Trading on the CSE Under Symbol “COYX” on or about November 1, 2021

Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – October 26, 2021) – CoinAnalyst Corp. (CSE: COYX) (formerly, “Brandenburg Energy Corp.”) (“CoinAnalyst” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the successful closing of its business combination (the “Business Combination“) pursuant to which, among other things, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Coin Analyst UG (the “Target“) in exchange for common shares of CoinAnalyst (“CoinAnalyst Shares“).

Overview of the Business Combination

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company completed two three-cornered amalgamations, one including 2864021 Ontario Inc. (“Subco 1“), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and 2864014 Ontario Inc. (“Newco“), a special purpose corporation that, prior to the completion of the amalgamation, acquired all of the outstanding shares of the Target in exchange for common shares of Newco; and the other including 2864025 Ontario Inc. (“Subco 2“), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and 2828329 Ontario Inc. (“Finco“), a special purpose financing vehicle incorporated to complete the Subscription Receipt Financing and Finco Share Financing (each as defined below). As part of the amalgamations, each holder of a common share of Finco and Newco received one CoinAnalyst Share in consideration for each common share of Finco or Newco held.

As part of the Business Combination, 9801871 Canada Inc. (“980“), a corporation controlled by Aaron Meckler, who is a former director of the Company, and 2694057 Ontario Inc., a corporation controlled by Daniel Talkins, who is a former director of the Company, received $180,593.00 and $64,344.80, respectively, including HST, representing payments for certain consulting and management fees.

The Resulting Issuer now focuses on the business of the Target, which includes an artificial intelligence (“AI“)-based big data analytics platform (the “Platform“) that enables traders in the cryptocurrency asset sector and other industries to access a dashboard which monitors and analyzes real-time data from the cryptocurrency and initial coin offering (“ICO“) market. The Platform continuously collects, in near real time, all relevant information about cryptocurrencies and ICOs from all available sources. The Target’s software tracks influencers, monitors online social media, and provides sentiment analysis, forecast and trade signals on the top 100 cryptocurrencies. Additionally, the software system provides news, price quotes and allows for messaging.

Conversion of Subscription Receipts and Warrants

As previously announced, the Company through Finco raised $2,238,000 in a private placement of subscription receipts (“Subscription Receipt Financing“). In connection with the Business Combination, such subscription receipts were indirectly exchanged for the CoinAnalyst Shares and warrants (the “Warrants“). In connection with the Subscription Receipt Financing, Finco issued 895,200 broker warrants to registered finders.

Prior to the closing of the Subscription Receipt Financing, Finco completed a private placement of 2,500,000 common shares of Finco (the “Finco Shares“) at a price of $0.10 per Finco Share to a group of strategic investors for aggregate gross proceeds of $250,000 (“Finco Share Financing“). In connection with the Finco Share Financing, Finco issued 200,000 broker warrants. As part of the Business Combination, the Finco Shares were exchanged for CoinAnalyst Shares on a one for one basis.

Commencement of Trading

On September 29, 2021, the Company received the conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE“) for the listing of CoinAnalyst Shares. The Company expects to commence trading on the CSE on or about Monday, November 1, 2021 under the symbol “COYX.”

New Board and Management

Following the Business Combination, the leadership team of the Company is as follows:

– Pascal Lauria – Chief Executive Officer and Director
– Andrew Sazama – Chief Operating Officer and Director
– John Ross – Chief Financial Officer
– James Greig – Director
– Dule Vicovac – Director
– Broderick Gunning – Director

Additional information related to the Company’s business, capitalization and the Business Combination (including the members of the management team and board of directors listed above) will be available in the Company’s listing statement (the “Listing Statement“), which will be filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com prior to the commencement of trading.

Capitalization

Upon completion of the Business Combination, the Resulting Issuer has 73,440,003 CoinAnalyst Shares, issued and outstanding on an undiluted basis, of which:

  • the former shareholders of the Company hold 3,750,226 CoinAnalyst Shares, representing approximately 5.11%;
  • the subscribers that participated in the Subscription Receipt Financing hold 9,140,000 CoinAnalyst Shares, representing approximately 12.718%;
  • the subscribers that participated in the Finco Share Financing hold 2,500,000 CoinAnalyst Shares, representing approximately 3,404%;
  • the former shareholders of the Target, which includes certain shares that the shareholders of the Target transferred to certain third parties, now hold 44,737,228 CoinAnalyst Shares representing approximately 60.92%;
  • Amuka (as defined below) holds 1,140,000 CoinAnalyst Shares, resulting from an issuance of bonus shares (“Bonus Shares”) in consideration for assistance with the Business Combination representing approximately 1.55%; and
  • Certain creditors hold 249,774 CoinAnalyst Shares, resulting from a debt conversion as part of the Business Combination, representing approximately 0.340%.

In addition, the Resulting Issuer has 5,595,000 Warrants and 1,095,200 broker warrants, each exercisable to acquire one CoinAnalyst Share.

Information for Shareholders

The Company’s transfer agent, Odyssey Transfer Inc. (“Odyssey“), will be delivering by email or regular mail statements pursuant to the Direct Registration System (a “DRS Advice“) to all former holders of the Target in connection with the completion of the Business Combination. Shareholders of the Company wishing to receive a physical share certificate should contact Odyssey in accordance with the instructions on the DRS Advice for information on how to obtain a physical share certificate in place of a DRS Advice.

Auditors and Year-End

In connection with the completion of the Business Combination, Fazzari + Partners LLP, at its principal office in Vaughan, Ontario, will replace Stern & Lovrics LLP as the auditors of the Company. In addition, the year end of the Company will become the year end of the Target which is December 31st.

Early Warning Disclosure

Memo News AG (“MemoNews“) of Hergiswil, Switzerland, a company controlled by Pascal Lauria, the CEO and a Director of the Company, will file an early warning report in accordance with National Instrument 62-104 – Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (“NI 62-104“) and National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues (“NI 62-103“) related to the acquisition of 35,244,452 CoinAnalyst Shares in connection with the closing of the Business Combination (the “Closing“). Immediately prior to the Closing, MemoNews did not, directly or indirectly, hold any shares of the Company. Immediately following the Closing, MemoNews holds or controls, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 35,244,452 CoinAnalyst Shares representing 47.99% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis.

269407 Ontario Ltd. (“269“) of Thornhill, Ontario, a shareholder of the Company, will file an early warning report in accordance with NI 62-104 and NI 62-103 in connection with the Closing. Immediately prior to the Closing, 269, directly or indirectly, held 973,491 CoinAnalyst Shares (representing 25.958% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares). Immediately following the Closing, 269 held the same number of CoinAnalyst Shares; however, the CoinAnalyst Shares held by 269 represented 1.326% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis.

activeInternet Invest UG (“ActiveInternet“) of Wiesbaden, Germany, a shareholder of the Company, will file an early warning report in accordance with NI 62-104 and NI 62-103 in connection with the Closing. Immediately prior to the Closing, ActiveInternet, did not, directly or indirectly, hold any shares of the Company. Immediately following the Closing, ActiveInternet holds or controls, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 8,583,892 CoinAnalyst Shares representing 11.69% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis.

980 of Thornhill, Ontario, a shareholder of the Company, will file an early warning report in accordance with NI 62-104 and NI 62-103 in connection with the Closing. 980 is controlled by Mr. Aaron Meckler who also controls Amuka Capital Corp. (“Amuka“). Immediately prior to the Closing, 980, directly or indirectly, held 2,239,017 CoinAnalyst Shares, representing 59.7% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis. Immediately following the Closing, 980 holds or controls, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of 3,379,017 CoinAnalyst Shares, including 1,140,000 Bonus Shares issued to Amuka for assisting with the Business Combination, and 447,800 broker warrants issued to Amuka for assisting with the Subscription Receipt Financing and the Finco Share Financing, representing approximately 4.60% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis and 5.21% on a partially diluted basis, assuming the exercise of broker warrants.

Sarish Chopra of St. Catharines, Ontario, a shareholder of the Company, will file an early warning report in accordance with NI 62-104 and NI 62-103 in connection with the Closing. Immediately prior to the Closing, Mr. Chopra, directly or indirectly, held 316,496 CoinAnalyst Shares (representing 8.44% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis). Immediately following the Closing, Mr. Chopra held the same number of CoinAnalyst Shares; however, the CoinAnalyst Shares held by Mr. Chopra represent 0.43% of the issued and outstanding CoinAnalyst Shares on a non-diluted basis.

The shares are held by MemoNews, 269, and ActiveInternet, 980, and Mr. Chopra (together, “the Reporters“) are for investment purposes, and MemoNews, 980 and ActiveInternet (together, “Escrow Reporters“) are subject to an escrow time-based release schedule, as more particularly described in the Listing Statement. The Reporters currently have no plans or intentions that relate to, or would result in, any of the actions requiring disclosure under the early warning reporting provisions of applicable securities laws. In accordance with applicable securities laws, the Reporters may, from time to time and at any time, acquire additional shares and/or other equity, debt or other securities or instruments of the Company in the open market or otherwise, and reserves the right to dispose of any or all of such securities in the open market or otherwise at any time and from time to time, and to engage in similar transactions with respect to such securities, the whole depending on market conditions, the business and prospects of the Company and other relevant factors, subject to a time-based release schedule pursuant to the escrow agreements or lock-up agreements signed by Escrow Reporters. A copy of the early warning reports will be filed by authorized representative of each Reporter under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com or may be obtained by contacting Grant Duthie at [email protected].

Related Party Transaction

As Mr. Aaron Meckler, a former Chief Executive Officer, director of the Company and controlling shareholder, indirectly received CoinAnalyst Shares and broker warrants in connection with the Business Combination, it is considered a “related party transaction” for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101“). The participation of Mr. Meckler exempt from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 as none of the Company’s securities are listed or quoted on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ Stock Market, or a stock exchange outside of Canada or the United States other than the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange of the PLUS markets operated by PLUS Markets Group plc. The Company is exempt from the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to Subsection 5.7(1)(e) of MI 61-101 Financial Hardship, which provides an exemption where the financial hardship criteria set out in Subsection 5.5(g) of MI 61-101 are met and where there is no other requirement, corporate or otherwise, to hold a meeting to obtain any approval of the holders of any class of affected securities.

Garfinkle Biderman LLP acted as legal advisors for CoinAnalyst in connection with the Business Combination and Miller Thomson LLP acted for the Target in connection with the Business Combination.

About CoinAnalyst

The Resulting Issuer now focuses on the business of the Target, which includes an artificial intelligence (“AI“)-based big data analytics platform (the “Platform“) that enables investors in the digital asset sector and other industries to access a dashboard. The dashboard monitors and analyzes real-time data from the digital asset market (Coins/Tokens/NFTs/initial offerings). The Target’s software monitors news sources, tracks influencers, scans online social media, and provides sentiment analysis, forecast and trade signals on the top 300 digital assets. Additionally, the software system provides news, price quotes and allows for messaging.

To learn more about CoinAnalyst, please visit https://coinanalyst.tech/en/

For more information, please contact:

Pascal Lauria
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 69 2648485 – 20

Forward-Looking Information and 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.

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 efficacy of the Target’s AI technology; the Company’s commencement of trading on the CSE; the ability of the Company to effect the transfer of the shares pursuant to the Business Combination; and the replacement of the Company’s auditors.

Forward-looking information in this news release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, namely: the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern; the continued commercial viability and growth in popularity of the Target’s technology; the Company’s ability to effect the share transfer pursuant to the Business Combination; continued approval of the Company’s activities by the relevant governmental and/or regulatory authorities; and the ability of the Company to fulfil the listing requirements of the CSE.

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 risks associated with the AI technology industry in general; the potential future unviability of the AI technology market; risks associated with potential governmental and/or regulatory action with respect to the Company’s activities; risks associated with a potential collapse in the value of AI-related services; risks associated with the Company’s potential inability to attain board, shareholder and/or regulatory approval with respect to the planned listing on the CSE; risks associated with the Company’s ability to continue generating a profit; the Company’s potential inability to effect the share transfer pursuant to the Business Combination; and risks associated with the Company’s ability to meet CSE listing guidelines.

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.

Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. 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.

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRES

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/100890

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How to identify authenticity in crypto influencer channels

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Modern brands stake on influencer marketing, with 76% of users making a purchase after seeing a product on social media.The cryptocurrency industry is no exception to this trend. However, promoting crypto products through influencer marketing can be particularly challenging. Crypto influencers pose a significant risk to a brand’s reputation and ROI due to rampant scams. Approximately 80% of channels provide fake statistics, including followers counts and engagement metrics. Additionally, this niche is characterized by high CPMs, which can increase the risk of financial loss for brands.

In this article Nadia Bubennnikova, Head of agency Famesters, will explore the most important things to look for in crypto channels to find the perfect match for influencer marketing collaborations.

 

  1. Comments 

There are several levels related to this point.

 

LEVEL 1

Analyze approximately 10 of the channel’s latest videos, looking through the comments to ensure they are not purchased from dubious sources. For example, such comments as “Yes sir, great video!”; “Thanks!”; “Love you man!”; “Quality content”, and others most certainly are bot-generated and should be avoided.

Just to compare: 

LEVEL 2

Don’t rush to conclude that you’ve discovered the perfect crypto channel just because you’ve come across some logical comments that align with the video’s topic. This may seem controversial, but it’s important to dive deeper. When you encounter a channel with logical comments, ensure that they are unique and not duplicated under the description box. Some creators are smarter than just buying comments from the first link that Google shows you when you search “buy YouTube comments”. They generate topics, provide multiple examples, or upload lists of examples, all produced by AI. You can either manually review the comments or use a script to parse all the YouTube comments into an Excel file. Then, add a formula to highlight any duplicates.

LEVEL 3

It is also a must to check the names of the profiles that leave the comments: most of the bot-generated comments are easy to track: they will all have the usernames made of random symbols and numbers, random first and last name combinations, “Habibi”, etc. No profile pictures on all comments is also a red flag.

 

LEVEL 4

Another important factor to consider when assessing comment authenticity is the posting date. If all the comments were posted on the same day, it’s likely that the traffic was purchased.

 

2. Average views number per video

This is indeed one of the key metrics to consider when selecting an influencer for collaboration, regardless of the product type. What specific factors should we focus on?

First & foremost: the views dynamics on the channel. The most desirable type of YouTube channel in terms of views is one that maintains stable viewership across all of its videos. This stability serves as proof of an active and loyal audience genuinely interested in the creator’s content, unlike channels where views vary significantly from one video to another.

Many unauthentic crypto channels not only buy YouTube comments but also invest in increasing video views to create the impression of stability. So, what exactly should we look at in terms of views? Firstly, calculate the average number of views based on the ten latest videos. Then, compare this figure to the views of the most recent videos posted within the past week. If you notice that these new videos have nearly the same number of views as those posted a month or two ago, it’s a clear red flag. Typically, a YouTube channel experiences lower views on new videos, with the number increasing organically each day as the audience engages with the content. If you see a video posted just three days ago already garnering 30k views, matching the total views of older videos, it’s a sign of fraudulent traffic purchased to create the illusion of view stability.

 

3. Influencer’s channel statistics

The primary statistics of interest are region and demographic split, and sometimes the device types of the viewers.

LEVEL 1

When reviewing the shared statistics, the first step is to request a video screencast instead of a simple screenshot. This is because it takes more time to organically edit a video than a screenshot, making it harder to manipulate the statistics. If the creator refuses, step two (if only screenshots are provided) is to download them and check the file’s properties on your computer. Look for details such as whether it was created with Adobe Photoshop or the color profile, typically Adobe RGB, to determine if the screenshot has been edited.

LEVEL 2

After confirming the authenticity of the stats screenshot, it’s crucial to analyze the data. For instance, if you’re examining a channel conducted in Spanish with all videos filmed in the same language, it would raise concerns to find a significant audience from countries like India or Turkey. This discrepancy, where the audience doesn’t align with regions known for speaking the language, is a red flag.

If we’re considering an English-language crypto channel, it typically suggests an international audience, as English’s global use for quality educational content on niche topics like crypto. However, certain considerations apply. For instance, if an English-speaking channel shows a significant percentage of Polish viewers (15% to 30%) without any mention of the Polish language, it could indicate fake followers and views. However, if the channel’s creator is Polish, occasionally posts videos in Polish alongside English, and receives Polish comments, it’s important not to rush to conclusions.

Example of statistics

 

Wrapping up

These are the main factors to consider when selecting an influencer to promote your crypto product. Once you’ve launched the campaign, there are also some markers to show which creators did bring the authentic traffic and which used some tools to create the illusion of an active and engaged audience. While this may seem obvious, it’s still worth mentioning. After the video is posted, allow 5-7 days for it to accumulate a basic number of views, then check performance metrics such as views, clicks, click-through rate (CTR), signups, and conversion rate (CR) from clicks to signups.

If you overlooked some red flags when selecting crypto channels for your launch, you might find the following outcomes: channels with high views numbers and high CTRs, demonstrating the real interest of the audience, yet with remarkably low conversion rates. In the worst-case scenario, you might witness thousands of clicks resulting in zero to just a few signups. While this might suggest technical issues in other industries, in crypto campaigns it indicates that the creator engaged in the campaign not only bought fake views and comments but also link clicks. And this happens more often than you may realize.

Summing up, choosing the right crypto creator to promote your product is indeed a tricky job that requires a lot of resources to be put into the search process. 

Author Nadia Bubennikova, Head of agency  at Famesters

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Central banks and the FinTech sector unite to change global payments space

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The BIS, along with seven leading central banks and a cohort of private financial firms, has embarked on an ambitious venture known as Project Agorá.

Named after the Greek word for “marketplace,” this initiative stands at the forefront of exploring the potential of tokenisation to significantly enhance the operational efficiency of the monetary system worldwide.

Central to this pioneering project are the Bank of France (on behalf of the Eurosystem), the Bank of Japan, the Bank of Korea, the Bank of Mexico, the Swiss National Bank, the Bank of England, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. These institutions have joined forces under the banner of Project Agorá, in partnership with an extensive assembly of private financial entities convened by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).

At the heart of Project Agorá is the pursuit of integrating tokenised commercial bank deposits with tokenised wholesale central bank money within a unified, public-private programmable financial platform. By harnessing the advanced capabilities of smart contracts and programmability, the project aspires to unlock new transactional possibilities that were previously infeasible or impractical, thereby fostering novel opportunities that could benefit businesses and consumers alike.

The collaborative effort seeks to address and surmount a variety of structural inefficiencies that currently plague cross-border payments. These challenges include disparate legal, regulatory, and technical standards; varying operating hours and time zones; and the heightened complexity associated with conducting financial integrity checks (such as anti-money laundering and customer verification procedures), which are often redundantly executed across multiple stages of a single transaction due to the involvement of several intermediaries.

As a beacon of experimental and exploratory projects, the BIS Innovation Hub is committed to delivering public goods to the global central banking community through initiatives like Project Agorá. In line with this mission, the BIS will soon issue a call for expressions of interest from private financial institutions eager to contribute to this ground-breaking project. The IIF will facilitate the involvement of private sector participants, extending an invitation to regulated financial institutions representing each of the seven aforementioned currencies to partake in this transformative endeavour.

Source: fintech.globa

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TD Bank inks multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud

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TD Bank has inked a multi-year deal with Google Cloud as it looks to streamline the development and deployment of new products and services.

The deal will see the Canadian banking group integrate the vendor’s cloud services into a wider portion of its technology solutions portfolio, a move which TD expects will enable it “to respond quickly to changing customer expectations by rolling out new features, updates, or entirely new financial products at an accelerated pace”.

This marks an expansion of the already established relationship between TD Bank and Google Cloud after the group previously adopted the vendor’s Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for TD Securities Automated Trading (TDSAT), the Chicago-based subsidiary of its investment banking unit, TD Securities.

TDSAT uses GKE for process automation and quantitative modelling across fixed income markets, resulting in the development of a “data-driven research platform” capable of processing large research workloads in trading.

Dan Bosman, SVP and CIO of TD Securities, claims the infrastructure has so far supported TDSAT with “compute-intensive quantitative analysis” while expanding the subsidiary’s “trading volumes and portfolio size”.

TD’s new partnership with Google Cloud will see the group attempt to replicate the same level of success across its entire portfolio.

Source: fintechfutures.com

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