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Wormhole Enhances Connectivity with Bitget Wallet Integration

Bitget

Wormhole, a leading interoperability platform for multichain applications and bridges, has officially integrated support for Bitget Wallet on its website. This integration enables users to access Wormhole through the Bitget Wallet browser extension and app, facilitating token cross-chain transfers and connections to over 20 mainnets via the Wormhole bridge infrastructure. Alvin Kan, COO of Bitget Wallet, expressed his excitement about the partnership: “We are thrilled about our collaboration with Wormhole. As Bitget Wallet evolves into a super gateway for Web3, it’s increasingly becoming a prominent entry point for leading DApp applications, jointly offering users convenience at their fingertips.” Furthermore, Wormhole has been added to the DApp section of Bitget Wallet, allowing users to easily search for and access it on both the Ethereum and Solana networks. Bitget Wallet, supporting over 100 blockchains, provides comprehensive Web3 services across various sectors. The wallet’s integrated DApp Browser features more than 20,000 DApps in diverse sectors such as DeFi, GameFi, NFT, Bridge, Exchange, Mining, Tools, Social, and Loans. This integration offers users the convenience of switching mainnets within their preferred DApps and staying up-to-date with the latest and trending DApps through the dynamic “Hot Searches” feature. About Bitget Wallet Bitget Wallet stands as Asia’s largest and one of the world’s top non-custodial Web3 wallets, boasting over 15 million users globally. Featuring a comprehensive array of features including asset management, intelligent market data, swap functionality, launchpad, inscribing, DApp browsing, and more, Bitget Wallet promises users an unmatched multi-chain Web3 experience. Currently, Bitget Wallet supports over 100 blockchains, hundreds of EVM-compatible chains, and more than 250,000 cryptocurrencies. By aggregating liquidity across hundreds of leading DEXs and cross-chain bridges, Bitget Wallet is able to facilitate seamless and efficient trades on 40+ blockchains. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord About Wormhole Wormhole is the leading interoperability platform that powers multichain applications and bridges at scale. Wormhole provides developers access to liquidity and users on over 30 of the leading blockchain networks, enabling use cases that span DeFi, NFTs, governance, and more. The wider Wormhole network is trusted and used by teams like Circle and Uniswap, and to date, the platform has facilitated the transfer of over 35 billion dollars through over 1 billion cross-chain messages. To learn more about Wormhole,users can visit the Wormhole website, Twitter, Discord, or blog. Contact Details Bitget Rachel Cheung media@bitget.com Company Website https://www.bitget.com/

March 01, 2024 09:46 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Registered Investment Advisors Contended with Increased Insurance Claim Payouts in 2023, Following 2022’s Broad Market Slump, according to Golsan Scruggs Data

Golsan Scruggs

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) contended with a 213% frequency increase in total errors and omissions liability claims paid by their insurers in 2023, as they faced a sharp uptick in investor complaints due to 2022’s broad market slump, according to proprietary data from Golsan Scruggs, the corporate insurance brokerage firm serving the financial services industry. The three-fold increase in claims paid overall is attributed to a 500% frequency increase in claims for suitability, primarily investor complaints that investments were not appropriate for their portfolios. Because suitability claims typically have higher payout amounts, the severity of all claims paid by insurance companies against RIAs rose 85%. “We know from experience that claims follow the market, so we expected to see an uptick in actions against RIAs and claims paid given the historically poor market environment in 2022,” said Kenneth Golsan, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Golsan Scruggs. “But the size and severity of claims paid should be a wake-up call to advisors that liability claims can have an impact on your business.” Wire fraud represented the second-largest category of claims paid in 2023. Wire fraud activity, which typically means defrauding a party using electronic communication, accounted for a 400% frequency jump in claims paid by insurers. Though investor-complaint results against FINRA-registered brokers are public, the outcomes of most actions taken against RIAs, who are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, are confidential due to arbitration. That makes the claims data a rare snapshot into the risks and liabilities for RIAs in a given year. Other standard categories of claims under E&O policies remained largely flat. These include trade errors, regulatory actions, and cyber data breaches or ransomware claims. Interestingly, the experience of claims settled for RIAs failed to match what most advisors expected to be the biggest liability risks to their businesses. Nearly nine out of every 10 RIAs surveyed listed cyber/privacy data breach as their most pressing corporate risk in Golsan Scruggs’ 2023 RIA Risk Survey. The second-highest risk concern for RIAs was regulatory compliance/audit, followed by trade execution/errors. “Cyber and data issues are a concern because they represent a clear unknown risk for RIAs,” Golsan said. “Yet, the experience as shown in claims data shows that the breakdown in trust between advisors and their clients about their investments remains the greatest threat.” Claims data were drawn from Golsan Scruggs’ 2023 aggregated “insured risk pool” of 2,042 U.S.-based RIA firms, which had an average of $400 million in assets under management and a median of $200 million. The smallest individual risk, or firm, in the pool was $15 million, while the largest was $30 billion. All individual risks in the pool are independent, privately held firms. ABOUT GOLSAN SCRUGGS Golsan Scruggs is a corporate insurance brokerage firm serving the financial services industry. Our specialists operate throughout the United States and specialize in registered investment advisor (RIA), private equity/hedge fund, and mutual fund professional liability errors & omissions (E&O) insurance. As one of the largest insurers of RIA firms in the U.S., Golsan Scruggs employs a dedicated staff that understands the special risks of the financial services industry to achieve superior results, making the underwriting process painless. DISCLAIMER The material and information made available in this release or from our web site are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice or insurance guidance. The application and impact of the issues can vary widely based on the specific facts involved. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, and the inherent hazards of the investment advisor’s fiduciary role, there may be omissions or inaccuracies in information contained within this report. While we have made every effort to ensure that the information contained within this report is reliable, Golsan Scruggs is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the analysis or use of this information. All information in this report is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Golsan Scruggs, its related partnerships or corporations, or the partners, agents or employees thereof be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information in this report, from our web site, or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. It is incumbent upon the reader or user of the information to contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular question, issue or concern. Use of and access to this information or web site or any of the information contained within the site do not create a business relationship between the reader, user or browser. Contact Details Peter Page ppage@vocatusllc.com Company Website https://golsanscruggs.com/

March 01, 2024 09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time

Ecolomondo Performs Another Milestone with Two Simultaneous Batches in Full Automatic Mode at its Hawkesbury TDP Facility

Ecolomondo Corporation

Montreal, QC – TheNewswire - March 1, 2024 -- Ecolomondo Corporation (TSXV:ECM) (OTC:ECLMF) (the “ Company ” or “ Ecolomondo ”), a cleantech company that designs, builds, operates and commercializes Thermal Decomposition turnkey plants using its proprietary Thermal Decomposition Process (“ TDP ”) recycling technology, announces that it reached another milestone when it recently performed simultaneous batches of 16,000 lbs in each of its two reactors and in full automatic mode. This important step in the ramp-up of the Hawkesbury TDP facility confirms many key elements of Ecolomondo’s technology, in particular: the Company’s investments in the automation have led to process efficiency and ensure output optimization. The control system allows for the least amount of human interface and the total supervision of the entire TDP process and all process parameters of both reactors to produce batches of 16,000 lbs each, within the expected process timeframe of 8 hours. Click Image To View Full Size Since initial tests of reactors in January 2023, the Company continued to make extensive improvements and capital expenditures, all leading to greater efficiency of the plant overall. The Company improved the throughput of the tire shredding line, reactor evacuation and reactor loading, achieving the desired thresholds. Most capital upgrades have now been completed and the Company is now focusing on improving the recovered carbon black post-processing systems and its efficiency, working to achieve the required quality and output. The Company believes that the Hawkesbury plant is nearing the threshold of sophistication to process large quantities of end-of-life tires efficiently, to produce large quantities of sustainable recovered products (oil, gas, steel and recovered carbon black). The Company believes that its recovered end-products will be widely accepted by industry, in particular since its products have been ISCC certified. The Company believes that once fully ramped-up and commercially operational, the Hawkesbury plant will be a testimonial to an efficient and commercial TDP turnkey facility that the Company believes will bring more viability to TDP technology and help ramp-up the Company’s global expansion agenda. About Ecolomondo Corporation Ecolomondo Corporation is a Canadian cleantech company that prides itself after its proprietary Thermal Decomposition technology TDP which is headquartered in Québec, Canada. It has a 25-year history and during this time has been focused on its development of its technology and the deployment of TDP turnkey facilities. TDP recovers high value re-usable commodities from scrap tire waste, notably rCB, oil, syngas, fiber and steel. Ecolomondo expects to be a leading player in the cleantech space and be an active contributor to the global circular economy. Ecolomondo trades in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol (TSXV:ECM) and in the United States under the symbol (OTCQB:ECLMF). To learn more, visit www.ecolomondo.com About the Hawkesbury Plant – A 2-Reactor TDP Facility The Hawkesbury facility building is 46,200 sq.ft and has an impressive indoor clearance of 28 feet. It is state-of-the-art and houses 4 main production departments, tire shredding, thermal decomposition, recycled carbon black refining and oil fractionation. Once fully operational, this facility is expected to process 1.3M of scrap tires per year and produce 8.7M lbs of recovered carbon black, 34,608 barrels of oil, 2.9M lbs of steel, and 2.6M lbs of process gas. About the Shamrock Project – A 6-Reactor TDP Facility Processing capabilities for the Shamrock facility is projected at 5.5M per year of end-of-life tires, yielding approximately 35.1M lbs of recovered carbon black, 128,100 barrels of oil, 11.9M lbs of steel, and 10.6M lbs of syngas; roughly three times the size of the Company’s Hawkesbury (Ontario) plant output. Facility construction is expected to begin by the third quarter of 202 4 with completion expected by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025. Projected cost to build is approximately US $93 million. Our Mission, Vision & Strategy Ecolomondo’s mission is to be a contributing participant in a dynamic Circular Economy and to increase shareholder value by producing and supplying large quantities of recovered resources to be re-used in the manufacture of new products. Ecolomondo’s vision is to be a leading producer and reseller of recovered resources by building and operating TDP facilities, strategically located in industrialized countries, close to feedstock, labor and offtake clients. Our strategy is to become a major global builder and operator of TDP turnkey facilities, for now specializing in the processing of ELTs. Our intent is to expand aggressively in North America and Europe. Our experience and modular technology should help us get there faster and better. We plan to keep performing ongoing research and development to ensure that Ecolomondo remains technologically advanced. ISCC Certification A confirmation of the Company’s successful process lies in the recent International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (“ISCC”) for its Hawkesbury TDP facility, another step forward that should help improve demand for TDP. ISCC is a Global Sustainability Certification System and offers chain-of-custody certification systems to ensure traceability and feedstock identity, which can add commercial value to the Company’s end-products as they remain traceable in the supply chain. ISO Certification The Company has obtained ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 certification of its Integrated Management System (IMS), which acknowledges Ecolomondo’s commitment for quality, environmental impact and health and safety at work. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) On the social aspect the Company plans to measure global health and safety, injury rate and gender diversity, and finally in the corporate governance aspect, the Company is measuring ethics and anticorruption, ESG reporting and board independence. About TDP The TDP process is technically proven and more advanced than most other pyrolysis technologies. Over the years, our Technological teams were able to overcome all uncertainties that plagued most competitors especially in the s e areas: pre-filtration, reactor cooling, reactor rotation, water recycling, processing of rCB, (hydrocarbon removal), mass monitoring, heat curve development, humidity and water removal, safety testing, system automation, emissions control and monitoring. TDP is Environmentally Friendly – CO 2 Reduction By producing rCB, TDP reduces GHG emissions by 90% versus the production o f virgin carbon black. The production of rCB at the Hawkesbury and Shamrock facilities are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 22,400 and 67,200 tons per year, respectively. Please follow Ecolomondo on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EcolomondoECM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcolomondoECM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecolomondo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecolomondoecm/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ecolomondo Ecolomondo Corporation Contact Eliot Sorella Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolomondo Tel: (450) 587-5999 esorella@ecolomondocorp.com www.ecolomondo.com Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management's view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties and as a result of a variety of factors, the actual results, expectations, achievements or performance may differ materially from those anticipated and indicated by these forward-looking statements. Although Ecolomondo believes that the expectations reflected in forward looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, Ecolomondo disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

March 01, 2024 09:16 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ondo USDY Treasuries Token Now Available on Sui

Sui

Ondo launches native access to tokenized real-world assets on Sui Sui, the Layer 1 blockchain that offers industry-leading performance and infinite scaling, has announced that Ondo Finance’s yield-bearing stablecoin alternative is now live on the network and available for immediate use by builders, developers and their end users. Ondo’s US treasury-backed and interest-bearing token, USDY, is the Sui Network’s first native dollar-denominated token. Ondo’s expansion to Sui offers key functionalities enabling builders and developers within the ultra-composable Sui ecosystem to create decentralized applications with significantly more features. Sui’s fast-rising DeFi TVL and volume, along with its adoption by leading projects, including some from other platforms, indicates a network that is experiencing growing demand for its next-generation financial applications. Ondo Finance is the third-largest platform bringing tokenized forms of real-world assets onto public blockchains with $185M in TVL. Ondo’s flagship Treasury-backed tokens and other tokenized real-world assets will create countless new opportunities for teams building on Sui. At inception, DeFi protocols with immediate integrations of USDY include Aftermath Finance, Cetus, NAVI Protocol, Typus Finance, Bucket Protocol, Turbos and KriyaDEX. “I am extremely excited to bring the unique benefits of Ondo’s treasury-backed, yield-bearing USDY token to the builders and developers on Sui,” said Ondo’s founder and CEO, Nathan Allman. “The combination of our technologies offers this group, which is already creating apps at the forefront of DeFi, a unique opportunity to leverage Sui to advance the industry even further.” The tokenized treasury-backed offerings that now live on the Sui Network represent tradable tokens backed by real-world assets, marking a significant step toward growing DeFi in the ecosystem and across the industry. “Sui’s rapid growth in decentralized finance, exemplified by the significant assets and projects coming to the ecosystem, is a clear illustration that the network is ready to incorporate the latest in tokenized real-world assets,” said Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation. “Having a version of Ondo’s USDY that is native to Sui will unlock exciting new opportunities for Sui’s builders and developers and new features for the users of their applications.” Contact Details Sui Team Sui Foundation media@sui.io

March 01, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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News Release

Bitcoin Dogs ICO Raises $5.7 Million, Pioneering BRC-20 and Bitcoin Gaming

Bitcoin Dogs

The Bitcoin Dogs presale for the first-ever coin on the Bitcoin blockchain has now raised a total of $5.7 million since the 14th of February. The world’s first ICO on BRC-20, Bitcoin Dogs, has 14 days until the presale closes. The growth of the Bitcoin Dogs community is showing no signs of slowing down. Across its core social channels, the following has broken the 100k mark, with over 110k followers on Twitter and over 19k in the official Telegram group. The Bitcoin Dogs team is all about breakthroughs using the OG chain, and the developers are experimenting with BRC-20 and Ordinals code to bring the best possible gaming experience to the world’s biggest blockchain. Bitcoin Dogs targets $1 billion with GameFi and Ordinals fusion The world of GameFi came to Bitcoin Ordinals in 2023, with GameFi predicted to be worth $90 billion by 2031. Bitcoin Dogs is similar to Axie Infinity in that it involves raising digital pets, play-to-earn (P2E) mechanics, as well as player-vs.-player battles, the main difference being that Bitcoin Dogs’ retro design and the game are both directly tied to the king of all blockchains. Implementing tried and tested gameplay that the market loves, alongside innovations like the Bitcoin Ordinals NFT collection that’s soon to launch, all set out a clear path to $1 billion. Building on Bitcoin, done better There are challenges to making GameFi work on Bitcoin, but Bitcoin Dogs has plenty of clever tricks to get around them. For one, the immutability of the chain comes at the expense of speed and convenience, so other projects have chosen less secure chains to call home. Bitcoin Dogs solves this dilemma using hybrid and off-chain architectures to keep things running smoothly. All assets (that’s dog NFTs, in-game currency, and marketplace activity) are stored on the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure maximum security. This is exactly what Ordinals was made for. But to make the game ultra-playable for the community, everyday stuff happens off-chain. That means the dog breeding, races, and social activity don’t need to wait for confirmations, and Bitcoin blocks don’t get filled with too much data. The game runs faster, and there’s less congestion on the network. Going forward, the team is looking for ways to make the gaming experience even better without sacrificing the permanence the users all love about Bitcoin. Cross-chain interoperability is one option: the complicated stuff can happen on chains built for dApps, while assets are stored on BTC. Layer 2 options are being looked at, too. Layering protocols like Stacks are great for building at scale on Bitcoin, and rest assured that the Bitcoin Dogs team is exploring every avenue to keep things both smooth and secure as the community grows. 0DOG is currently in stage 6 out of a total of 10. There are 14 days to go as it ends on the 15th of March. 0DOG is currently priced at $0.0281 and is available on the official website. About Bitcoin Dogs Bitcoin Dogs is breaking new ground in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the first time ever, NFTs, gaming, and new token types come together to offer the first ICO on the original Bitcoin blockchain. The truly permissionless immutability of Bitcoin is being harnessed to create the 0DOG token, while a play-to-earn (P2E) gaming experience and NFT collection are being developed exclusively for 0DOG holders. For more information about Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG), users can visit the website. Website | Whitepaper | Socials Bitcoin Dogs is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Contact Details Bitcoin Dogs Team Bitcoin Dogs Team marketing@bitcoindogs.club

March 01, 2024 08:59 AM Eastern Standard Time

Entre Mujeres LIVE! Launches The Compass Society, Elevating Latina Entrepreneurs

Entre Mujeres LIVE!

Entre Mujeres LIVE!, the acclaimed bilingual event series known for its commitment to empowering Latina entrepreneurs in the US, is thrilled to announce its latest innovation: The Compass Society. This new, exclusive membership community is tailored specifically for Latina entrepreneurs who are bilingual and seeking opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. The inaugural event for The Compass Society is set to offer an intimate learning experience for a limited group of 40 attendees, featuring workshops, networking, and a marketplace, all culminating in an exquisite brunch. This unique event will take place at the Serena Hotel in Aventura, aligning with Women’s History Month, and is proudly presented in partnership with Genesis Motor America. Event Highlights: • Date & Time: March 6, 2024, 10:30 AM – 2 PM ET • Venue: SERENA Hotel Aventura, a distinguished Tapestry Collection hotel by Hilton Featured Workshop: The premiere session, “Discover the Secret Path to Double Your Sales,” led by Solangelie Molina, a seasoned digital strategist and television producer, is designed specifically for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs. This workshop will delve into strategic sales planning, leadership, and overcoming growth-related challenges. Networking Brunch: A delightful brunch awaits attendees, providing an ideal setting for building meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs. Marketplace Showcase: Discover products and services from women-led businesses and new Compass Society members in a specially curated marketplace. Why The Compass Society? Entre Mujeres LIVE! is rooted in its mission to support immigrant women by offering a platform for resources and inspiration as they transition to life in the United States. The founders, Cristy Clavijo-Kish, Michelle Rodríguez-Tápanes, and Anabelle Blum, recognize the need for Latina entrepreneurs to develop critical business skills. The Compass Society’s custom programming focuses on in-depth topics with ample time for strategic networking and showcasing products at the marketplace. “With approximately 5 million Latino/a-owned businesses in the U.S. generating over $800 billion annually, our community is experiencing significant growth,” the founders share. “The Compass Society aims to support this vibrant sector by providing at least three tailor-made workshops this year, alongside our annual conference. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to serving Latina entrepreneurs, particularly those who prefer to think and operate in Español.” Secure your spot: Availability is limited for this exclusive event. To secure your place and learn more about The Compass Society and its offerings, please visit entremujereslive.com. Entre Mujeres LIVE! is not just an event; it’s a movement. Join us as we continue to empower Latina entrepreneurs, fostering a community of growth, learning, and success. About Entre Mujeres LIVE! The founders of Talento Unlimited – an award-winning, Latina-led boutique content marketing and talent management media company, partnered with Latina TV Host and expert lifestyle content creator Anabelle Blum to launch ENTRE MUJERES LIVE! in 2023 as a new venture producing dual-language events that allow attendees to Learn, Influence, Visualize, and Engage as a community through a curated agenda of conversation and educational moments. Following its successful, sold-out inaugural event in June and subsequent Wellness Luncheon in November, the trio is rapidly expanding new programming experiences and content campaigns under the Entre Mujeres LIVE! brand centered around crucial themes for Latina entrepreneurs and business managers. For more information and sponsor partnership opportunities visit the event website at: https://entremujereslive.com or contact team@talentounlimited.com via email. About Genesis Motor America At Genesis, we put the customer at the center of every decision we make. Genesis is a global automotive brand that delivers the highest standards of performance, design, safety, and innovation while looking towards a more sustainable future. Genesis designs customer experiences that go beyond products, embodying audacious, forward-thinking, and distinctly Korean characteristics within its unique Athletic Elegance design identity. With a growing range of award-winning models — including G70, G80, and G90 sedans, along with GV60, GV70, and GV80 SUVs — Genesis aims to lead the age of electrification, starting with its Electrified G80, GV60, and Electrified GV70 models. Genesis has stated its commitment to becoming an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030 and to pursuing carbon neutrality by 2035. www.Genesis.com Follow Genesis Motor America on: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube Contact Details Cristy Clavijo-Kish cristy@talentounlimited.com Company Website https://entremujereslive.com/

March 01, 2024 08:54 AM Eastern Standard Time

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How Iteris’ (NASDAQ: ITI) ClearGuide Analytics Are Revolutionizing Roadway Operations And Saving Lives Across America

Benzinga

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI) is an innovative player in the transportation industry focused on advancing technology-driven solutions that improve safety, mobility and efficiency on roadways. The company converts complex transportation data into practical insights, enabling public agencies to make smarter decisions for more effective operations. Central to Iteris’ innovative offerings is ClearGuide®, a sophisticated mobility analytics solution offered on a software-as-a-service basis. What Is ClearGuide? ClearGuide offers a holistic approach to managing and optimizing transportation operations. It is designed to address various aspects of traffic management, including safety, mobility and traffic signal optimization. With features like real-time analytics, performance metrics, integration with external data and comprehensive reporting, ClearGuide, a versatile solution for enhancing transportation system performance, is positively impacting roads across the country. The Role Of ClearGuide In Public Agencies ClearGuide is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for public agencies aiming to improve their roadway transportation operations. By transforming massive and complicated datasets into clear, actionable insights, the software empowers these agencies to base their decisions on verifiable data instead of hunches or trial and error. This capability is crucial for a wide range of applications, from emergency preparedness and metropolitan planning to effective management of work zones without temporary traffic sensors. ClearGuide's advanced tools for mapping, congestion monitoring and signal optimization cater to the diverse needs of all kinds of transportation stakeholders, including state and local departments of transportation (DOTs) nationwide as well as regional and metropolitan planning agencies. Real-Life Examples Of ClearGuide In Action ClearGuide's impact is perhaps best demonstrated through its application in real-world scenarios across the country: Caltrans I-405 Improvement Project: By predicting traffic impacts and ensuring compliance with local noise regulations, the project minimized disruptions and expedited completion, showcasing ClearGuide’s ability to streamline project timelines and enhance safety through real-time traffic monitoring. For example, ClearGuide facilitated strategic decisions to extend work hours during the I-405 Improvement Project, reducing bridge demolition time by 33%. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT): Utilizing ClearGuide and crowdsourced data, SCDOT improved travel time reliability and congestion management during the I-77 bridge rehabilitation project. The integration with their Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) allowed for real-time public updates and swift adjustments to traffic strategies, demonstrating ClearGuide's effectiveness in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing delays through advanced analytics. Bellevue's Vision Zero Initiative: The City of Bellevue leverages ClearGuide analytics to identify speeding and pedestrian safety risks, supporting its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2030. The software's data-driven insights enable targeted interventions in high-risk corridors, which proved instrumental in the city's strategic planning and implementation of safety measures to address speeding-related concerns, especially fatalities. Tropical Storm Elsa Response, Florida: During Tropical Storm Elsa, ClearGuide's real-time and predictive analytics played a crucial role in managing evacuation and emergency responses across Florida. By monitoring evacuation routes, storm paths, rainfall and wind speed, ClearGuide ensured efficient evacuations and deployment of resources. After the storm, the software also assessed impacted areas and recovery effectiveness, highlighting its role in safety and operational efficiency during natural disasters. The ClearGuide Future Transportation management may not be the first area one thinks of benefiting from technological innovation, but Iteris' ClearGuide software is a key driver of its evolution, offering data-driven solutions that address the complex challenges of today's roadway systems. Its comprehensive analytics capabilities potentially make it a critical tool for public agencies focused on enhancing the safety, efficiency and mobility of transportation operations – with the goal of saving time, money and lives. As the transportation landscape continues to evolve, the adoption of ClearGuide represents a significant step toward achieving more intelligent and responsive transportation systems, underscoring Iteris' commitment to leading the way in transportation innovation. Featured photo by Denys Nevozhai 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

March 01, 2024 08:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

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News Release

Avrio Announces Investment Agreement and Share Exchange with SocialTrader

Avrio

Avrio Worldwide, PBC (Avrio) announces a 1:10 share exchange agreement resulting in a bi-directional common stock acquisition between Avrio and SocialTrader.AI, Inc. (SocialTrader). SocialTrader will offer AI-Driven investment strategies, risk management and education for a new generation of traders and investors using Avrio’s global digital financial market infrastructure. The deal marks another milestone for Avrio’s ecosystem of companies that will develop and scale new, innovative digital financial products and services for private markets, public markets and digital assets. SocialTrader is an AI-powered, consumer fintech platform providing affordable access to professional investing tools for all. SocialTrader’s advanced investment platform combines AI, quantitative trading, investment strategies and risk management, with robust security. SocialTrader will deploy Avrio’s digital financial market infrastructure to access public markets, private markets, and digital markets across multiple asset classes including stocks, commodities, options, crypto, ETFs and ETXs. AVRIO is the parent of several companies delivering digital financial market infrastructure and services across public, private, and digital markets. Avrio’s ATS technology, Arkonis, is designed to be used by the operators of private markets that facilitate the issuance and secondary trading of securities and includes a Quotation Bureau, a Transfer Agent, and a Qualified Matching Engine for LP investors. Avrio’s public market technology includes an API farm for exchange management (EM), order management (OM), portfolio management (PM) and client management (CM) and routes to global public markets. Avrio’s NFT technology provides exchange access and capabilities to trade digital assets and collectibles. Avrio technology is blockchain protocol agnostic. Commenting on the strategic partnership with SocialTrader, Avrio CEO Lawrence Wintermeyer said, “Avrio’s commitment to education and awareness of financial services is mirrored by our dedication to digital security and community management, all of crucial importance as a new generation comes to the market to learn to trade and invest. Alfonso Arana, SocialTrader Co-founder, and CEO says, “Avrio’s state-of-the-art digital financial market infrastructure will power the SocialTrader platform with cost efficient, secure and reliable access to global markets. The experience of its management team of traders, quants and investment managers, will be invaluable in supporting SocialTrader through the development of its next generation product roadmap allowing its users to invest in stocks, options, commodities, ETXs and quantitative investment products that will expand the range and depth of access to assets and markets for global retail investors.” Wintermeyer adds, “The SocialTrader team has created a platform with access to a comprehensive suite of tools, powered by AI, to enable users a curated trading and investment experience tailored to their experience and financial circumstances and propensity for risk – we believe this is the next generation of trading and investing.” About AVRIO Worldwide PBC AVRIO is a registered market infrastructure provider with a full technology stack. Avrio is the parent company of: Arkonis is the operator of a broker dealer and Alternative Trading System (ATS) in the United States. Arkonis Capital, LLC, a US broker dealer (BD) and market infrastructure, services, and data provider with an institutional grade full technology stack transacting across public markets, private markets and digital markets: Trading engine (ATS), qualified matching services (QMS), and quotation bureau (QB) for transacting in unregistered securities, alternatives, or digital asset securities, Exchange management (EM), order management (OM), portfolio management (PM) and client management (CM) for transacting in registered securities, ETFs, and funds in public markets, NFT trading platform for collectibles in digital assets markets. The technology enables clients to create, manage, and trade any product on a global platform, and is blockchain agnostic. This enables clients to capture and scale market opportunities while creating standardization and best practices designed to prevent fraud, protect investors, and comply with know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance laws. Arkonis Capital LLC is a member of the FINRA and SIPC. https://avriotech.io About SocialTrader SocialTrader is an advanced investment platform that combines AI, social learning, and robust security. In the rapidly evolving world of trading and investing, SocialTrader stands out as a leader offering: RoboAnalyzer – AI-powered advisor that personalizes investment profiles to realistic investment goals, proposing potential allocations of income to go towards customer savings accounts, and investment accounts, providing insights for their financial goals. RoboTrader - AI-powered algorithm trained on 20+ years of financial data enabling suggestions, or direct trades on behalf of users, given their risk tolerance and financial goals, simultaneously educating consumers by linking AI-suggested trades with real-time news, historical context, and logic. RoboFunds - A marketplace of investment strategies developed by AI and the SocialTrader community on RoboTools. Will allow pro traders to create, test, and publish stock, crypto and multi-asset ETX strategies to the retail investment markets. Robofunds gives pro traders and investors unparalleled access to subscribe to new, innovative strategies via SocialTrader’s community-driven investment platform. RoboTools – Tools to enable users to create, customize and test their own financial investment strategies against 20+ years of financial data before deploying them for personal use in trading. Customers can also publish their strategieson the RoboFunds marketplace for consideration and paid-adoption by other investors. An SEC-Registered Investment Advisor SocialTrader is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), which will allow the company to offer: AI-enabled robo-advising in all 50 states, utilizing SaaS model in addition to revenue from AUM fees and performance fees from accredited investors. Monthly subscription fees from clients subscribed to algo and AI fund offerings. Hedge fund-like strategies for both accredited and non-accredited investors. SocialTrader.ai Inc. is a member of FINRA and SIPC and is a California-domiciled SEC-registered Internet-Only investment adviser. Investments are SIPC insured up to $500,000. https://www.socialtrader.ai/ Contact Details Avrio Worldwide PBC Lawrence Wintermeyer lawrence@avriotech.io Company Website https://avriotech.io

March 01, 2024 07:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

It's Lions Day at the United Nations

Lions International

On March 1, 2024, global leaders will convene with Lions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to discuss the important work being done by Lions and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This year's theme is "World Peace and Environmental Stewardship" and will feature a panel discussion along with the announcement of the International Peace Poster and Essay Contest winners. "For generations, Lions and the United Nations have shared many common goals and worked together to further peace and prosperity," said Dr. Patti Hill, Lions International President. "When we work together to make positive changes – in our lives and in the lives of others – we can bring about a better, more peaceful world." Lions' collaboration with the United Nations dates back to 1945 when Lion leaders were asked to help develop the non-governmental charter for the U.N. Each year, Lions and the U.N. celebrate their relationship, calling together leaders from government, business, and the nonprofit sector to explore solutions to pressing global needs. The United Nations counts on Lion's 1.4 million members to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals promote equitable and inclusive progress for all humankind on a healthy planet. New this year is the development of the Leo U.N. Ambassador position. As appointed representatives to the U.N., these Leos (young adults who serve alongside Lions club members) work to build relationships with U.N. officials, collaborate to find solutions to global challenges, and support our joint work in achieving the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals. The two Leo U.N. representatives are: Leo İncisu Dönmez from Istanbul, Türkiye, appointed representative to the World Food Programme (WFP). Leo Ishaan from New Delhi, India, appointed representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). "Our youth are our future, and it will take all of us working together to create a more harmonious and sustainable world for generations to come," said Lions International President Hill. "Lions and Leos are the backbone of our communities and are in our neighborhoods taking those first steps toward change through humanitarian service projects." For more information or to find a Lions club in your area, visit lionsclubs.org/join. About Lions International Lions International represents Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions take on some of the greatest challenges facing our communities and the world through the service of 1.4 million members in 49,000 clubs and the grant-funding support of our foundation. We improve health and well-being, strengthen communities and support those in need, locally and globally. At Lions International, we are serving a world in need. Learn more about who we are and what we do at lionsclubs.org.

March 01, 2024 07:06 AM Eastern Standard Time

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