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Kevel Announces Acquisition of Nexta to Strengthen Its Retail Media Solution and Drive Revenue Growth for Retail Brands

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Kevel, the leading provider of API-based retail media ad serving technology, has announced the acquisition of Nexta, an automated advertising self-serve platform. The acquisition illustrates Kevel’s commitment to redefining the retail media landscape with an all-encompassing solution to arm retailers with the right tools to manage multi-channel ad investment, optimize performance and unlock revenue opportunities. Kevel empowers retailers to build state-of-the-art retail media platforms in house, enabling them to reclaim control and compete within the competitive retail space on a more level playing field. Nexta’s AI-driven ad manager simplifies the advertising experience and enhances efficiency with booking-optimized self-service for retailers, marketplaces and publishers. By integrating Nexta’s powerful technology into The Retail Media Cloud TM, Kevel now offers a full-stack solution for high-performing retail media networks, optimizing operations, improving ad personalization, and enabling seamless efficiency with unmatched customization. “This acquisition reinforces Kevel’s commitment to transforming the retail media landscape by encouraging retailers to launch custom retail media programs that drive marketplace revenue,” said James Avery, CEO, Kevel. “Nexta is an industry leader in AI-driven omni-channel advertising who share our ethos to take back the internet, make advertising accessible for everyone, and support advertisers of all shapes and sizes on a level playing field. We’re extremely excited to bring the team into the Kevel fold, as we continue to advance the industry and keep pace with demand by offering an all-encompassing retail media solution for our customers.” Kevel specializes in on-site and API-driven ad-serving technology, delivering robust solutions tailored for seamless integration, while Nexta excels in off-site capabilities with a user interface specifically designed to streamline workflows for operations teams. The combined solution brings on-site and off-site retail media under one roof, offering retailers the choice to either use best in breed user interfaces (UIs) for their customers or teams, or to build their own version, tailored to their needs, using APIs. As Martin Jensen, Founder and Chairman of the Board at Nexta, says, “This merger is more than just a strategic move — it’s a match made in heaven. Kevel brings global market reach, a shared culture of innovation, and a strong, complementary product offering to the table. Together, we’re not just growing, we’re building something extraordinary. By combining forces, Nexta and Kevel are uniquely positioned to create a game-changing solution in the retail media space.” The global retail media market is growing at unprecedented pace, with investment predicted to increase to nearly $170bn in 2025, according to WARC’s latest forecast. Retailers are increasingly transitioning to media owners and publishers, seeing the potential to unlock new revenue opportunities while also realizing the unique opportunity to leverage robust first-party data and closed-loop attribution, enabling them to engage with customers in a way that hasn’t traditionally been possible. “At Nexta, our focus has been solely on simplifying and improving the ad experience for retailers, marketplaces and publishers through intelligent self-serve automation and AI-driven insights,” said Jesper Urban, CEO at Nexta. “Our unwavering commitment to making advertising accessible, measurable, and scalable to all advertisers is synonymous with Kevel’s vision and we’re extremely excited to marry our tech with Kevel’s market-leading retail media solution to transform and drive the retail media space forward.” Puja Rios, COO at Kevel commented, "We work with global retailers and therefore know how important it is for them to have an API-led solution that puts them in full control, with dedicated UIs for their own teams as well as their advertisers, and the ability to execute on-site, off-site and even in-store ad formats all within a single platform. We're looking forward to extending this to our current customers, as well as retailers considering upgrading their technology." Under the terms of the agreement, Kevel will integrate all Nexta product offerings into its existing retail media solution to create a unified, fully customizable, data-driven, automated platform, ensuring retailers can continue to meet the growing demand for high-performing retail media networks. For more information about the acquisition, please visit Kevel.com. About Kevel Kevel is transforming the retail media space with its cutting-edge, AI-driven ad tech infrastructure APIs that power the Retail Media Cloud™. This groundbreaking solution combines the power of AI insights with API-based technology, allowing multi-brand retailers to build dynamic, customizable ad platforms while maintaining full control of their first-party data. With Kevel, retailers can deliver personalized shopper experiences, optimize ad targeting, and unlock predictive insights to stay ahead in an ever-evolving market. Kevel's mission is rooted in the belief that every digital retailer should have the tools to create their own tailored ad platform, comparable to industry leaders like Amazon. Harnessing the power of AI for data-driven decision-making, Kevel has helped leading brands such as Chewy, The Home Depot, Edmunds, Lyft, Delivery Hero, Sonae, Slickdeals, and others launch impactful retail media networks—fostering innovation and unlocking new revenue opportunities. Learn more about how Kevel is transforming retail media at www.kevel.com. Contact Details Kevel Jennifer Choo Director of Marketing +1 973-343-8819 jchoo@kevel.com

February 11, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ethereum Staking Surge: While ETH Faces Market Headwinds, Cutoshi Presale Promises to Empower Utility MemeFi

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Ethereum (ETH) sees whiplash market fluctuations in contrast with booming institution staking, and the new MemeFi token Cutoshi (CUTO) looks to its DeFi-meme protocol for guidance in attracting high-growth-seeking investors. Let's explore both coins' role in 2025's crypto-inclusive economy. Ethereum’s Staking Growth Amidst Volatility in Price Source: Tradingview (ETH to USD) ETH stands at $2,656.13 as of the time of writing—4% down from $2,789 on 7th Feb. Despite that, ETH’s staking ecosystem is healthy ETH ETFs secured $18.10 million in five days, showcasing appeal from organizational investors. BlackRock announced plans to tokenize real-world assets (RWA) on Ethereum, reinforcing its institutional utility. The upcoming Pectra upgrade (testnet launch: February 26) aims to enhance validator efficiency, addressing scalability concerns. However, ETH’s price struggles persist: 36% decline in market cap since December 2024 ($360B → $230B). Trading below critical moving averages ($2,817 resistance) with bearish RSI (45) and MACD indicators. This decline in Ethereum's market position can be attributed to stiff competition from competing blockchains with lowered fees and heightened scalability. Besides, Ethereum lacks a strong narrative such as Bitcoin (named virtual gold) or, in this case Cutoshi (good-luck token)—something that is pursued in most cases for projects to augment community-focused utility. Cutoshi Presale: Bridging Hype of Memes with DeFi Utility Source: Cutoshi Website Amid the ETH price volatility, Cutoshi's presale spikes 106%, at $0.031 (Stage 4), with $1,688,372.769 in funds raised. The project leverages meme virality and real-life utility: Key Features Driven Demand: Multi-Chain DEX: 0.25% trading fee, cross-chain trading, and buyback programs for $CUTO scarcity maintenance. Yield Farming: Users receive NFTs and $CUTO through gamified quests, creating a community environment. Deflationary Model: 7% burn of token and supply capped at 440 million to counter inflation. Market Potential: Analysts project 100x growth post-listing, citing parallels to Shiba Inu’s 2021 rally. Targets Ethereum’s DeFi user base by simplifying cross-chain transactions, a $48B market by 2031. ETH vs. CUTO: Divergent Paths in 2025 While ETH battles macroeconomic headwinds, Cutoshi capitalizes on meme-driven retail momentum: Navigating The Crossroads: ETH vs. CUTO Ethereum staking boom reflects institution strongholds, but price fluctuations test investors' patience. As Cutoshi presale momentum reflects growing demand for coins combining meme popularity and DeFi complexity, With ETH having a $2,630 target level, $CUTO's multi-chain use cases and deflationary dynamics position it as a low-risk high-return participant in 2025's MemeFi race. Cutoshi Presale Live, Learn More Below Price: $0.031 per $CUTO Supply: 440,000,000 tokens (ERC-20) Website: https://cutoshi.com Telegram: https://t.me/cutoshicommunity X (Twitter): https://x.com/CutoshiToken Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. The regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrencies is evolving and varies across jurisdictions. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in your country or region before engaging with Custoshi. Contact Details Cutoshi Camila Perez support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

February 11, 2025 07:35 AM Eastern Standard Time

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BTC Enters Consolidation: Cutoshi Presale Offers a Fresh Path to DeFi Prosperity

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Since February 7, 2025, Bitcoin’s price has been locked between $95,800 and $98,000, with traders waiting for positive economic signals. In contrast, a new fortune-bringer rises, Cutoshi (CUTO), is in demand for its integration of DeFi and meme culture, providing investors with a chance to make wealth in addition to BTC alone. BTC's Market Stagnation: A Breakdown In the last three days, Bitcoin (BTC) has been priced between $96,218 and $97,317. It’s trying hard to reach $100,000. New money is coming in, and more people are using it, but experts advise caution when investing right now. BTC RSI: 10 to 20, and that's an indication of a fairly balanced market. BTC Support Levels: It is at $95,800. In case it slides below that, it can go down to $94,300. BTC Volatility: A 10% decline in trading volume to $28.7 billion is reflective of slightly less urgency currently. Experts like Avinash Shekhar, the CEO of Pi42, highlighted that Bitcoin (BTC) usually goes up after it stays at the same price for a while near a key average. However, as per recent macroeconomic dynamics, they think BTC will keep trading in the same price range. Cutoshi: Connecting Memeculture with DeFi utility Where BTC is struggling, Cutoshi’ s presale has soared 106%, raising over $1.68M. The ERC-20 token mixes viral momentum with actual DeFi infrastructure: Key Features Multi-Chain DEX: Supports cross-chain trading with 0.25% fees, with 80% going to liquidity providers Deflationary Model: 7% of supply intentionally burned, in contrast with BTC’s inflationary mining Earning Mechanisms: Farming quests, NFT rewards (8,000 unique items), and a gamified learning academy Tokenomics Why Investors Are Pivoting to CUTO Scarcity Advantage: With a fixed supply vs. BTC’s endless mining, CUTO’s burns could amplify token value. DeFi Accessibility: The no-wallet-connect DEX lowers entry barriers for retail users. Hybrid Appeal: Merges meme-driven community growth (via NFT quests) with Ethereum-based utility. Crypto analyst Natalie Dormer notes, “Projects like Cutoshi that solve real interoperability pain points could outperform pure speculative assets in a choppy market”. BTC’s Horizon vs. CUTO’s Potential BTC might jump 32% to hit $130K by March, but it all depends on stuff like U.S. tariffs and MiCA rules. Meanwhile, Cutoshi is all about quick updates: Q1 2025: DEX testnet and merch store launch 2031 Vision: Expand DeFi partnerships and onboard 5M users via its academy BTC vs. CUTO: The Bottom Line BTC’s consolidation reflects crypto’s necessity for innovation over store-of-value rhetoric. Cutoshi addresses this challenge by injecting Satoshi’s principle of decentralization into a memetic, utility-filled environment. With presale momentum mounting and BTC’s sideways motion funnelling investors towards alternative coins, CUTO’s $0.031 price tag is a calculated bet for investors speculating on DeFi’s future growth. As the market awaits BTC’s next move, Cutoshi ’s blend of scarcity, utility, and community-driven growth positions it as a compelling hedge against stagnation—a rarity in today’s meme-saturated market. Cutoshi Presale Live, Learn More Below Price: $0.031 per $CUTO Supply: 440,000,000 tokens (ERC-20) Website: https://cutoshi.com Telegram: https://t.me/cutoshicommunity X (Twitter): https://x.com/CutoshiToken Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. Contact Details Cutoshi Camila Perez support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

February 10, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Solana Volatility: SOL Under Pressure, Cutoshi Presale Emerges As The Deflationary Utility Meme Coin to Watch

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Solana’s (SOL) price has changed since the second week of January 2025, leading savvy buyers to look at practical alternatives like Cutoshi ($CUTO). Cutoshi is a playful "meme" coin combining fun with financial uses. While Solana struggles to stabilize, Cutoshi’s presale is considered a safer, community-supported investment that can do well in unpredictable markets. This token aims to be entertaining and useful—making it a possible safe choice amidst the changing crypto market. SOL’s Bearish Signals: A Breakdown SOL has dropped 15% in just three days, falling below $190 and reaching its lowest point in the last 20 days. Signs show that the market is weak: the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is close to oversold levels, and SOL's price is lower than the moving averages (100, and 200 EMA). More than $15 million in long positions have been sold off. It adds to the selling pressure—making it likely that SOL will drop further. The present SOL situation shows the risks of depending only on assets that are not perpetuity-based, an issue that Cutoshi hopes to solve. Cutoshi: Meme Coin Appeal Meets DeFi Substance Cutoshi ($CUTO) combines meme culture and real benefits. It takes inspiration from Satoshi Nakamoto’s idea of decentralization and the Chinese Lucky Cat, representing good fortune. Here’s what is included in its ecosystem: Multi-Chain DEX: A user-friendly (privacy-promised) crypto exchange that charges a small fee of 0.25% per trade. Most of the fees go to users who provide liquidity, and some help increase the value of a token called $CUTO. Yield Farming & Quests: Users can earn $CUTO and points by providing liquidity and completing community challenges. These can be traded for rewards on the Lucky Cat Leaderboard. NFT Collection: 8,000 special digital collectibles are available for early users. They offer benefits and can be used in the DeFi platform. Learning Academy: Free courses on cryptocurrency, with advanced content available for $CUTO, to help more people learn about DeFi. Tokenomics Built for Scarcity and Growth Cutoshi has 440 million $CUTO tokens that will decrease in number over time, unlike SOL, which increases its tokens. Here’s how the tokens are distributed: 55% for presale: You can buy them for $0.031 each in its current stage 4. 10% for farming rewards: These tokens encourage community involvement. 7% for strategic burns: This reduces the total supply, making each token more valuable. Cutoshi has a clear growth plan: Stage 1) A presale, audits, and yield farming. Stage 2) A DEX launch and buyback program implementation. Stage 3) Establish an online store and expand through partnerships in the DeFi markets by 2031. SOL vs. $CUTO: Stability Through Utility SOL has strong partnerships and a market cap of $15.3 billion, which makes it stable. However, it doesn’t have much protection against value loss, making it risky in a market downturn. In contrast, Cutoshi uses fun meme marketing and DeFi tools to appeal to both casual and serious investors. In a market where even popular coins like SOL are struggling, Cutoshi stands out because it is rare, useful, and has a strong community. Traders believe that $CUTO could see a rise similar to Shiba Inu’s in 2021 but with smarter financial strategies. As SOL investors look to diversify their holdings, Cutoshi’s presale at $0.031 stands out as a good opportunity. Cutoshi Presale Is Live, Learn More Below Price: $0.031 per $CUTO Supply: 440,000,000 tokens (ERC-20) Website: https://cutoshi.com Telegram: https://t.me/cutoshicommunity X (Twitter): https://x.com/CutoshiToken Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. Contact Details Cutoshi Camila Perez support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

February 10, 2025 01:13 PM Eastern Standard Time

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TRON’s 2024 Recap: Record Growth Highlighted in Reports from Messari, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and Cointelegraph

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Geneva, Switzerland – February 10, 2025 – Messari, CryptoQuant, CryptoRank, and Cointelegraph, leading platforms in blockchain research and analytics, have released comprehensive reports highlighting the TRON network’s significant advancements in blockchain activity, ecosystem expansion, and innovation. These reports emphasize TRON’s growing role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoin adoption, showcasing its robust technical infrastructure, scalability, and user engagement. Messari Messari’s State of TRON Q4 2024 report provided an in-depth analysis of the network’s exceptional performance in the final quarter of 2024. Their insights emphasized TRON’s operational efficiency, supported by its Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism and scalable architecture. Key Insights from Messari: Transaction Growth: TRON set a new quarterly record, with average daily transactions rising 7.19% QoQ, increasing from approximately 7.15 million to 7.67 million. Ecosystem Development: Collaborations with Bitget, Chainlink and Mercado Bitcoin bolstered ecosystem growth in Q4. Builder-Focused Initiatives: Initiatives such as HackaTRON, which drew over 2,500 participants, and the TRON Builder Tour, with stops at Columbia, Princeton, and Harvard, solidified TRON’s reputation as a premier blockchain platform for developers. Read the full Messari report here. CryptoQuant CryptoQuant underscored TRON’s scalability and efficiency, highlighting its ability to process significant transaction volumes with cost-effectiveness and minimal network congestion. The report recognized TRON as a trusted platform for cross-border payments and stablecoin transactions. Key Insights from CryptoQuant: DeFi Strength: The supply of USDT on TRON grew from $48 billion to $62 billion in 2024, while the value transferred increased from $362 billion in December 2023 to $576 billion in December 2024. Total Network Fees: TRON’s robust network activity drove monthly network fees to an impressive $236 million by the end of 2024, showcasing its scalability and increasing demand across the ecosystem. Read the full CryptoQuant report here. CryptoRank CryptoRank’s TRON H2 2024: Dominating Stablecoin Ecosystem While Pioneering New Horizons highlighted TRON’s remarkable performance in the second half of 2024. The network’s cost-efficiency and reliability were identified as key factors behind its success. Key Highlights from CryptoRank: Cost-Efficient Blockchain: TRON emerged as the most cost-efficient Layer 1 blockchain, spending only $0.85 for every $1 generated in fee revenue. Active Network Participation: TRON ranks among the top three blockchains in terms of active addresses for the second half of 2024, with nearly 400 million active addresses. Read the full CryptoRank report here. Cointelegraph Cointelegraph’s research report provided a comprehensive analysis of TRON’s remarkable growth in 2024, highlighting its accomplishments in transaction volumes, ecosystem expansion, and innovative developments. Key Insights from Cointelegraph: Staking Expansion: Stake 2.0 adoption rose from 31% to 51%, providing users with enhanced flexibility and resource allocation. Ecosystem Development: TRON demonstrated adaptability and growth with initiatives focused on a Bitcoin L2 integration, AI-driven solutions, and advanced security features. Read the full Cointelegraph report here. A Growing Blockchain Ecosystem These research reports reaffirm TRON’s position as a pioneer in blockchain innovation and global adoption. With its ability to deliver scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions, TRON continues to shape the future of decentralized technologies while driving progress across DeFi and stablecoin markets. For more updates and insights, visit www.tron.network. About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $60 billion. As of January 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 286 million in total user accounts, more than 9.5 billion in total transactions, and over $22.1 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | X | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network Contact Details Yeweon Park press@tron.network Company Website https://trondao.org/

February 10, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AI In Healthcare Matters: How LogicMark Leverages AI In Its Advanced Monitoring Devices

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By Meg Flippin Benzinga Artificial intelligence has permeated every aspect of our lives, from how we bank to how we consume entertainment. It’s also playing an increasing role in healthcare, helping doctors, hospitals and healthcare facilities improve care while cutting costs. It’s not surprising AI is finding its way into healthcare. The global healthcare market is huge, projected to hit $44.76 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9% between now and 2032. But it’s also a market with a lot of inefficiencies that AI can play a role in improving, from enhancing care to assisting doctors and nurses in diagnosis and treatment. With remote monitoring, AI holds the promise of reducing costs and ensuring ongoing care. Not to mention AI can do a lot of the heavy lifting on the administrative front, freeing up caregivers to focus on care. AI Already Assisting The Medical Community As it stands, AI is already helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses, improve and assist in treatment planning, enable early detection of diseases and ailments, better manage and protect patient data and improve patient care in and out of the hospital. Take medical imaging, for starters. AI algorithms can quickly analyze X-rays, CT scans and MRIs, helping doctors spot diseases and tumors with greater speed and accuracy. AI is also being used to accelerate drug development and enable virtual assistants and chatbots, taking telemedicine to the next level. But AI’s role doesn’t end there. It is also playing a big role in medical and monitoring devices that help people live independent lives. That’s particularly important as our population ages. Older adults want to live more independently, and medical and monitoring devices are an important part of achieving that goal. AI collects and analyzes data from the monitoring device in real-time, looking for anomalies in patterns that could signal something is amiss and potentially save a life. How LogicMark’s AI-Powered Devices Can Save Lives That’s particularly true of the AI-driven devices LogicMark Inc. (NASDAQ: LGMK) is producing. The maker of personal emergency response systems (PERS ), health communications devices and Internet of Things technologies is no stranger to AI, incorporating it into two of its popular monitoring devices – the Freedom Alert Max and the Freedom Alert Mini. Both are designed to empower people to live independently on the go and at home and rely on AI to make it happen. Take the AI-driven fall detection technology that is integral to both of these devices. LogicMark’s built-in fall detection technology senses when someone has fallen and sends an alert to an emergency monitoring center, a loved one or 911. It can prove life-saving if a user falls and can’t dial an emergency contact due to an injury they’ve sustained or because they’ve become unconscious or disoriented. This is an extremely important feature – unintentional falls are the leading cause of death among Americans aged 65 and older. LogicMark reports its AI will continue to learn and be updated to ensure it evolves to meet the needs of the user. Hand-in-hand with fall detection are the company’s GPS location services which can pinpoint where the user fell and alert authorities. The devices connect to a 24/7 monitoring service that promptly contacts first responders, loved ones or caregivers when necessary. All of that is possible thanks to LogicMark embracing AI. Check out LogicMark’s investment deck here. LogicMark Turns Mobile Phones Into Safety Devices Then there’s LogicMark’s Aster app that turns mobile phones into personal safety devices. With a tap or slide of the screen, help can be on the way in minutes. Loved ones can track you until you reach your destination, automatically call for help if you don’t check in on the app after a scheduled meeting or appointment and send emergency services to your exact location thanks to GPS tracking. The companion Bluetooth button, which is free when you sign up for Aster, is a small device that clips to a purse, keychain or backpack strap that users can push to call for help without opening their phone. The button calls for help with three presses, and a 24/7 monitoring service will answer and stay on the phone until users feel safe. But it doesn’t end there. The company is on a mission to empower people of all ages to lead lives with dignity and independence and is on a path to create a connected care platform that brings together software apps, health communication devices, services and technology, all driven by AI. It’s not surprising the executive team at LogicMark is made up of leaders with years of experience and patents in AI and the Internet of Things. That gives them the insight necessary to develop smart monitoring devices that protect people at home or on the go. AI is playing a major role in healthcare, helping doctors make better diagnoses and hospitals cut costs. It’s also improving care and giving people freedom and independence. LogicMark is focused on taking this market to the next level and is relying on AI for an assist. Take a glance at LogicMark’s stock information here. Featured photo by Google DeepMind on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

February 10, 2025 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Monalee Slashes The Cost Of Rooftop Solar Panels With Its Tech-Driven Offering

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By Meg Flippin Benzinga The cost of a residential solar panel system doesn’t have to be murky. Monalee is bringing much-needed transparency to the industry with its use of AI. See how here. The rooftop solar panel industry is at an inflection point. Thanks to pushy salespeople, costly middlemen and drawn-out, complicated processes for getting homeowners up and running, many solar panel companies are struggling, with some going out of business. In 2024 alone, ADT Solar and Titan Solar Power exited the market, and SunPower and Lumio Holdings filed for bankruptcy. That’s bad news, given that solar can not only save homeowners money but it can help the country lower emissions and move away from the reliance on fossil fuels for power. Leveraging AI To Do It Better Monalee, a solar energy startup hailing out of Boston, reports it is defying the trend and it has its technology-first approach to thank. Claiming to be one of the first AI-driven D2C solar companies in the world, Monalee says its high-tech approach, which leverages AI, enables it to cut the soft costs associated with solar by over half and pass those savings onto homeowners. Monalee also says that thanks to AI, it can provide transparent and accurate pricing, plus homeowners don’t have to worry about a pesky salesperson banging on their door. The sales process happens online thanks to its advanced machine learning. That tech-first approach enables it to offer homeowners a quote in just seconds. All a person has to do is enter his or her address, and they will receive an instant design and quote. See for yourself: get a free instant online quote. The company’s proprietary technology culls information from millions of different data points to provide homeowners with the best solar design based on their home and energy needs. It takes into consideration factors like the direction the roof faces (for example, a roof in the northern hemisphere that faces south will get the most sun and, therefore, will be the most efficient) and whether there are nearby trees that might provide shade over the panels when providing the assessment and pricing. Monalee’ s AI-powered machine learning software uses satellite imagery to determine the plane, azimuth and pitch of the roof, as well as identify roof obstacles such as chimneys and vents, and then a computer vision algorithm virtually places the solar panels on the roof. After that, the software runs several simulations on the data to figure out how much sunlight hits the roof in different areas and where to place the panels to deliver the best results. Once the software figures out the optimal design and layout, it inputs financing options from Monalee’s partners, including GoodLeap and Mosaic, as well as any federal, state or utility incentives, to give homeowners a quote that is up to 85% accurate. With 85% accuracy, there are fewer surprises and fewer changes to the final bill. Plus, it means Monalee can stay on track with the project timeline, reducing the likelihood of costly surprises for homeowners. Proof Is In The Savings On top of all that, Monalee says its use of technology enables it to get rid of much of its soft costs – including sales commissions – and it passes those savings on to its customers. According to the company, it has saved over 2,000 customers an average of $12,000. The company is in 26 states and is expanding. Monalee also offers lifetime warranties for solar equipment, which means if at any point a piece of equipment breaks or stops working, it is repaired and replaced for free. This is uncommon in the industry. Monalee says most warranties cover the solar panel for 25 years and the solar batteries for 10 years, not for the lifetime of the homeowner. It doesn’t hurt that the team at Monalee are veterans in the industry bringing decades of experience to the table. Founder Walid Halty spent nearly a decade leading sales at big solar companies before launching Monalee. With its technology-first approach, Monalee wants to provide transparent pricing, accurate quotes and quick installations – something homeowners across the country are clamoring for. Get a FREE instant online quote from Monalee here. Featured photo by Bill Mead on Unsplash. Monalee is a climate tech company that is accelerating the adoption of home solar, storage, and EV charging. By leveraging powerful machine learning and removing salespeople and system designers from the process, we are able to secure the same solar panel systems for homeowners at half the price compared to the top traditional solar companies in the U.S., making us the fastest, most efficient way to go solar. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Megan McDonough pr@monalee.co Company Website https://monalee.co/

February 10, 2025 08:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

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This Ethereum Presale Gem is Fast Becoming A Top Choice For Dogecoin Early Backers

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Over the years, legacy memecoin– Dogecoin (DOGE) has delivered one of the highest return on investment, especially for early backers. Despite trading roughly 63% from its all-time high of $0.73, DOGE price still maintains well over 480X price gain. While the growth can be attributed to many factors, its role as a pioneering memecoin stands out. Like Dogecoin, this presale gem– Cutoshi (CUTO) is a pioneering hybrid memecoin based on the Ethereum (ETH) network. While it is also setting new standards for new emerging memecoins to adopt, it has continued to garner massive interest from savvy traders who also bought into Dogecoin early enough because of its prospective outlook. Like Dogecoin, Cutoshi Aims to Deliver Exponential Gains for Early Backers One of the most fascinating things about Cutoshi (CUTO) is its unified hybrid ecosystem which combines the communal nature of memecoins with the lucrativeness of decentralized finance (DeFi). Notably, Cutoshi was inspired by the popular Chinese Lucky cat associated with good fortune as well as Satoshi Nakamoto’s core blockchain principles of decentralization, privacy and monetary freedom. These collectively form the basis on which the Cutoshi ecosystem is built to thrive. Meanwhile, Cutoshi aims to bring DeFi to the masses as such, the Cutoshi ecosystem housed lucrative DeFi tools like a DEX protocol, and different farming mechanisms alongside a dedicated Academy that intends to bridge the knowledge gap in the crypto market. Another important aspect of Cutoshi is its native currency–the $CUTO token, which facilitates transactions within the ecosystem as well as Cutoshi DEX's buy-and-burn mechanisms. While this ensures Cutoshi’s self-sustainable, it also positions the CUTO token among the best crypto coins to buy. Now selling at a modest price of $0.031, the CUTO token has already delivered over 100% ROI to early backers who purchased at $0.015. Dogecoin Price Faces Extended Consolidation Amidst Weekly Decline Following the recent downturn in the crypto market, Dogecoin (DOGE) was not spared as it also slipped below its monthly resistance around $0.33. Now trading within a weekly price range of $0.33 and $0.27, DOGE price reflects nearly 18% decline in the past week and over 28% in the past month. This negative price outlook has shrinked DOGE token’s year-to-date price gain to only about 240%. For context, DOGE price has previously reached a yearly peak of $0.46; however, failure to hold strong above the $0.40 price mark has led to a series of downtrend including the most recent one, which pushed DOGE price to a two-month low. Meanwhile, despite the recent downtrend, token holders and market analysts still maintain great optimism for a potential bullish reversal. According to a recent X post, crypto analyst Solberg Invest, DOGE price is trading above a solid support zone. If maintained, Solberg claimed that the top altcoin’s nest bull wave could send it to as high as $0.60. Ethereum Price Trajectory suggests Progressive Downtrend The price of Ethereum (ETH) has continued on a downward slope following a new wave of downtrend in the past week. Notably, ETH price plunged to a weekly low of $2,449 from an entry price of $3,180. This resulted in over 12% decline in the past week, further compounding the monthly decline which now stands at over 21%. Meanwhile, Ethereum price has been trading below the resistance level around $3,600 a week into January. Ever since, ETH price has been registering new lows week in week out, with the past week registering the highest decline so far. Currently trading within a weekly price range of $3,183 and $2,825, ETH price appears to be trading above the crucial support zone around $2,400. Failure to hold strong above this level could result in an extended downturn. Meanwhile, Ethereum token’s technical analysis including short and long term SMAs and EMAs points at a strong sell, which suggests that the current trend may persist for some time. Can Cutoshi Hit the $1 Price Mark Ahead on Dogecoin? Unlike Cutoshi, Dogecoin and most existing memecoins do not hold so much potential for everyday people. Cutoshi particularly sits at the intersection of memecoin and DeFi, allowing it to offer several lucrative potentials than most traditional memecoins. This, coupled with its presale status positions Cutoshi for explosive growth during and post-ICO journey, while ranking it among the best crypto to buy now. For more information on the Cutoshi (CUTO) Presale: https://cutoshi.com/ Join and become a community member: https://twitter.com/CutoshiToken https://t.me/cutoshicommunity Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. Contact Details Cutoshi Camila Perez support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

February 09, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ripple, Sui, and Cutoshi Gem Ranks Among Top 3 Most Talked About Cryptocurrency of 2025

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Like every other year, 2025 also presents traders with promising cryptocurrencies with unusual potential to achieve a parabolic run. Interestingly, barely two months into the year, the crypto market has delivered several crypto gems with top DeFi coins like Ripple (XRP) and Sui (SUI) sitting at the top of the list alongside this presale star– Cutoshi (CUTO). Notably, XRP coin has delivered well over 400% price gain in the past year; SUI followed with over 120% gain while CUTO token has delivered over 100% in just a few weeks of launching its ICO. However, asides its potential for enormous return, Cutoshi stands because of its hybrid ecosystem that aims to bring DeFi to everyday people. Cutoshi Shares Spotlight With Top DeFi Coins– Here is Why Based on the Ethereum network, Cutoshi (CUTO) aims to expand DeFi adoption in more than one way. In addition to its unified hybrid DeFi ecosystem that equips users with lucrative tools such as a DEX protocol and farming mechanism, the Cutoshi ecosystem also houses a dedicated Academy that is designed to bridge knowledge gaps in crypto while propagating DeFi adoption. Meanwhile, Cutoshi is inspired by the popular Chinese lucky cat associated with good fortune as well as Satoshi’s core blockchain principles of decentralization, privacy and monetary freedom. These core fundamental principles serve as the basis on which the Cutoshi ecosystem was built, thereby highlighting Cutoshi’s goal to liberate its users from the whims of a centralized financial (CeFi) system that’s designed to profit only a selected few. As part of its effort to provide lucrative opportunities for users, the Cutoshi community farming mechanism provides various incentives for active participants. This includes extra tokens for stakers as well as complimentary items like unique NFTs and merchs for those that engage in specific community quests. This not only ensures that the new crypto project is self-sustainable, but also positions the native CUTO token as one of the best crypto coins to buy now at a modest price of $0.031. Ripple Coin Regains Bullish Momentum Amidst Price Correction Earlier in the week, Ripple (XRP), like most top altcoins, lost a great deal of their value to a broader market correction. This resulted in XRP coin trading below the $3 mark, hitting a weekly low of $1.97. Although it has since regained bullish momentum, and is now trading within a weekly price range of $3.11 and $2.62, XRP price still reflects roughly 16% decline in the past week. Regardless, XRP coin still maintains a generally bullish outlook, registering 11% price gain in the past month and over 400% in the past year. This positive outlook has attracted a lot of positive sentiment around the top altcoin with 88% of 0ver 600K CMC community members voting in favor of a bullish price trajectory. Meanwhile, due to recent price correction, XRP coin’s technical analysis including short term Moving averages like 20, 30 and 50 days Moving Averages points at a sell. However, with XRP price regaining momentum as well as a bullish 100 and 200 day Moving Averages, XRP price may quickly reclaim the ground above $3 and continue its uptrend. Sui Token Trades Above Crucial Support Zone Just like Ripple, Sui (SUI) token also had its fair share of the effect of the recent price correction in the broader crypto market, registering approximately 10% decline in the past week and over 30% in the past month. Although it has equally made significant recovery, surging from a low around $2.5 to currently trade within a weekly price range of $3.8 and $3.4. This quick recovery not only highlights SUI token’s strength in the face of a turbulent market, but it also demonstrates the power of a strong community. With 85% of about 130K CMC community members voting in favor of a bullish trajectory, SUI price is set to thrive on community support. However, SUI token technical analysis isn’t reflecting the same sentiment considering that both the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Averages including 30, 100 and 200 day EMAs and SMAs points at a strong sell. This suggests that SUI token’s current price trend may persist especially if it is not able to retest its immediate resistance level above $4. Can Cutoshi Hit the $1 Price Mark As Fast As SUI and XRP Tokens? Asides, their robust infrastructure and exceptional use cases, one thing that SUI and XRP token share in common is a strong community backing. For a hybrid crypto project like Cutoshi, which appeals to a diverse audience, the $1 milestone can be achieved in record time, potentially beating the duration it takes top DeFi coins like SUI and XRP. For more information on the Cutoshi (CUTO) Presale: https://cutoshi.com/ Join and become a community member: https://twitter.com/CutoshiToken https://t.me/cutoshicommunity Cutoshi is a revolutionary meme coin inspired by the Chinese Lucky Cat and Satoshi Nakamoto’s teachings. It’s based on decentralization, privacy, and monetary freedom, embodying the blockchain's original purpose and ethos. Cutoshi has a vision - to introduce more people to cryptocurrencies and bring financial freedom to all who want it. Contact Details Camila Perez support@cutoshi.com Company Website https://cutoshi.com/

February 09, 2025 04:22 AM Eastern Standard Time

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