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Crant Launches Updated Product Offerings, Revolutionizing Access to AI-Powered Brand Building

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Crant, a leader in creative AI solutions empowering businesses to create effective brand building strategies through the use of competitive intelligence in the digital age, announced today the latest evolution of its Ink Lantern product suite: Ink Lantern Lite. The platform aims to revolutionize how businesses build and monitor their brands, providing accessible, AI-powered competitive intelligence across diverse industries. The enhanced tools come at a time when according to the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), 73% of B2B marketers prioritize content marketing as part of their overall strategy. Ink Lantern combines the rapid analysis capabilities of social listening tools with the in-depth strategic guidance of brand consulting firms, providing a unique solution that is both cost-effective and efficient. Designed for sectors including sports and outdoors apparel, healthcare and biotech, technology, travel and hospitality, cultural institutions, education, and adTech, Ink Lantern offers a suite of advanced tools to enhance brand building and content engagement. "Ink Lantern offers high-caliber, accessible solutions to major brands designed to make brand building more effective. With the extension of Ink Lantern Lite, companies of all sizes now have access to more effective brand building and marketing that drives differentiation," said Alvaro Melendez, Co-founder of Crant. "With the introduction of Ink Lantern Lite, we are leveling the playing field, allowing smaller businesses the same opportunities to excel as their larger counterparts." Based on a brand's needs, Ink Lantern and Ink Lantern Lite effectively benchmark brand love, quantify market engagement, and unlock top-performing content strategies. Additionally brands are able to evaluate commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and compare performance across critical social media platforms. "Since integrating Ink Lantern into our operations, we've experienced a remarkable shift in how we execute our brand strategy. The platform's deep insights and AI-powered analysis tools have enabled us to refine our digital marketing efforts and better understand our position in the competitive landscape. Ink Lantern is a game-changer for Museo de Arte Puerto Rico, providing enterprise-level insights and consulting at a fraction of the cost,” said Larissa Vazquez of Museo de Arte Puerto Rico. Ink Lantern has been recognized by The Webby Awards and The Anthem Awards, and continues to set standards in the AI-driven brand building space. To learn more about Ink Lantern and to begin your journey towards enhanced brand building, please visit www.inklantern.io. About Crant Founded in 2020, Crant, is a pioneering creative AI company that empowers businesses to build super brands in the digital age. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Crant develops groundbreaking solutions including Ink Lantern, an AI-powered platform that enables companies to foster deeper connections with their audiences and cultivate enduring brand love. Additionally, Crant also offers comprehensive AI training programs—from Basics AI 101 to the creation of an internal AI Council, these programs are designed to enhance customer engagement and proficiency with AI technologies. Recognized with prestigious accolades including The Webby Awards and The Anthem Awards, Crant combines cutting-edge innovation with a commitment to excellence. Under the leadership of founder Alvaro Melendez, honored by PRovoke Media as one of the most innovative people in the Americas in 2023, Crant helps businesses navigate modern marketing with intelligence and creativity. About Ink Lantern Ink Lantern, an AI-powered platform by Crant, revolutionizes brand building by enabling more effective connections with audiences. Leveraging AI technology and market insights, Ink Lantern provides tools and analyses for monitoring market position, navigating the competitive landscape, and identifying growth strategies. With features like brand love analysis, DEI indexing, competitive benchmarking, and engagement metrics, Ink Lantern offers actionable insights and budget-conscious strategies for businesses to build stronger, more effective brands that resonate with customers and stand out in crowded markets. Experience the power of AI-driven brand building and unlock your brand's potential with Ink Lantern. Contact Details Kite Hill PR Lara Schembri lara@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.inklantern.io/

May 14, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Anthropos raises $2.7m to help companies build the workforce of the future using AI

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Talent shortage and skills development are among the top two priorities businesses are struggling to get to grips with today, according to Gartner. Helping them take control of the situation, startup Anthropos has raised $2.7M to create a new way for companies to help employees evolve their skill sets in accordance with business needs while improving retention. With offices in the US and Switzerland, Anthropos’ pre-seed round is led by Switzerland-based Founderful with additional participation from Eden Ventures, Exor Ventures, Zanichelli Venture, Alessandro Rivetti and several angel investors across the EU and US. “People want to see a clear path to grow in their organization and learn the exact skills they need to succeed there. At the same time, you can’t run your business without modern skills and a solution to constantly understand what your people can and cannot do. It’s a problem that is intensifying across all industries and it will get even more important as people need to adopt AI and make it part of their daily job,” said Stefano Bellasio, CEO of Anthropos. Anthropos was founded by Stefano Bellasio and Giacomo Marinangeli after building Cloud Academy Inc, a cloud training platform they started in 2013. The duo scaled the business to over $25M in ARR with Fortune 500 customers like Microsoft, Warner Media, and Deloitte, and, in the process, realized the majority of their enterprise customers were struggling with the same interrelated problems: employee retention and skills development. After exiting the business to the UK's largest tech training provider, Stefano and Giacomo decided to focus on a completely different space with Anthropos, a solution that wants to help corporates with their constant challenges to retain and build their skills. Anthropos helps companies centralize all their skills, employee experiences and training libraries in a modern, employee-focused platform. With Anthropos, companies can map out dedicated paths for every role inside the organization. As a result, employees can upskill themselves in accordance with the roles they want to advance in, and companies can constantly assess what skills are relevant for each role and verify which employees have those skills. This is a significant improvement from the status quo of long, convoluted employee questionnaires to ascertain skill abilities. Central to evidencing its approach, Anthropos is able to verify soft and technical skills at different stages of the employee lifecycle, from hiring to training and progression. As part of the platform, Anthropos has built its own skills taxonomy, which currently covers over 60,000 skills and 18,000 job roles. The company has also created a new technology, called AI Job Simulations, to screen candidates at scale by placing them into immersive real-life scenarios with virtual customers, stakeholders, and colleagues where they can solve missions that demonstrate their soft and hard skills. Early customers at Anthropos have decided to customize their AI Job Simulations to screen candidates at scale and to prepare them for new roles, letting them make mistakes talking to (virtual) customers and other teams and learning from them in a safe environment. The founders describe Anthropos as the easiest way to build a school for each organization where people can learn and evolve with the business at different stages of the employee lifecycle. As part of this, Anthropos is also designed to act as a network. Employees can see the skills their colleagues have, learn how they acquired them, and ultimately pinpoint potential mentors to help them grow. The team launched Anthropos earlier this year and their initial customer base, concentrated in the tech and tech consulting space, is already leveraging Anthropos to stay competitive and retain top talent. Current customers are using Anthropos to rapidly verify the skills of employees that were migrating to new roles, to easily identify the right people with the right skills for certain projects, and to screen candidates at scale by putting them in real scenarios related to their roles using the company’s AI Job Simulations. “It’s a great opportunity for companies. We have seen it first hand, modern generations consider growth and a clear path to learning new skills as the most important aspect of their jobs. It’s more important than your salary or bonuses. If you can’t provide this, you will see employees joining and leaving within months.” said CEO Stefano Bellasio. Antonia Albert, Principal at Founderful added: "We believe that every employee wants to grow and evolve, and that lack of career development and advancement is one of the key drivers of employee turnover. Using AI to democratize career paths and skills development is such a great mission. We are convinced that Stefano and Giacomo, after having successfully scaled and sold their previous tech company, are the right founders to give both companies and employees the transparency needed to enable clear career paths and professional as well as personal growth. Looking ahead, Anthropos plans to provide companies and employees access to thousands of skill paths and AI Simulations for roles and skills across multiple departments that every organization can customize. The company is also planning to publish its first batch of AI Job Simulations in the coming months. “Giacomo and I envision Anthropos becoming the solution for companies to manage and develop all their competencies. In a world that will be redesigned by AI in every role, we believe it’s a great opportunity to help everyone transform their careers,” added CEO Stefano Bellasio. About Anthropos Anthropos reimagines the connection between people and companies as both adapt to a new way of working. People are more ambitious than ever but they are not ok staying in roles and companies that don’t invest in their growth, with values they don’t share.Similarly for companies: skills are changing so rapidly that looking for the right people is the biggest investment in the budget while retaining the existing talent is always a trial and error process. Our thesis is that both parties could use a different solution to solve this problem.For more information please visit https://anthropos.work/ About Founderful Founderful is Switzerland’s leading pre-seed fund, backing founder teams building tech companies with the potential to become global market leaders. Founderful has a track record of supporting exceptional founders in creating breakthrough companies and has the passionate conviction that the Swiss startup ecosystem is just starting to write its best success stories: www.founderful.com Contact Details Anthropos Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://anthropos.work/

May 14, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AmeriLife Marketing Group and RB Insurance Partner to Deliver Enhanced Value to the Medicare Marketplace

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AmeriLife Marketing Group (AMG), a national field marketing organization (FMO) for many of the industry’s top insurance carriers and an affiliate of AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), announced today that it has entered into a partnership with RB Insurance Group, a national marketing organization with over 30 years of experience in the Medicare market concentrating on Special Needs and dual-eligible plan sales. Per the agreement, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. The AMG partnership aims to streamline solutions and organizational resources for RB Insurance’s network of 450-plus affiliated brokers licensed in 36 states. AmeriLife acquired RB Insurance Group (RBI) from AMBA, a market leader and trusted provider of affinity marketing solutions and supplemental insurance and benefits. Under AMBA, RB Insurance has grown into one of the nation's most diverse IMO insurance and financial services companies. “We are proud to partner with an esteemed insurance company serving the Medicare market,” said AMG President Nick Hildenbrand. “The partnership between AMG and RBI brings significant meaning to our company as we join forces to empower and protect the health and well-being of countless individuals served by the comprehensive Medicare network. Together, we will navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape, ensuring that our valued customers receive the highest quality of care and support.” “RB Insurance knows and understands the value of professional quality and enters our network with an unwavering commitment to provide experienced support staff, proprietary technology, training, education, and stalworth guidance to its agents while serving Medicare’s senior population,” added AMG Principal Doug Stovall. “Our partnership structure will exponentially increase each of these areas while providing additional layers of professional access to industry services that drive results and promote a servant-leadership culture.” AMBA’s Chief Executive Officer Nick Taylor agrees that RB Insurance will prosper under AmeriLife’s ownership. “AmeriLife is one of AMBA’s trusted partners for Medicare products, so we are confident that this transaction makes sense for RB Insurance, AmeriLife, and AMBA. AmeriLife will be able to take RB Insurance to new heights while AMBA focuses on its core competencies and growth initiatives.” RB Insurance has earned a trusted and highly regarded reputation for developing unique contracting packages that align with brokers’ professional aspirations and fuel the drive for sales success. “This partnership is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, and I am truly honored to lead a team that consistently strives to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve,” said RB Insurance Group Executive Marketing Director James Gramp. “With this alliance, we now embark on a transformative path where innovation and compassion converge to redefine the future of healthcare.” AmeriLife’s distribution platform offers partners efficiency, cost value, and access to professional marketing services and culture to drive economies of scale, significantly increasing productivity and bottom-line revenue. “I am excited to welcome RB Insurance to AMG and our growing distribution network,” said Scotty Elliott, Chief Distribution Officer of Health for AmeriLife. “AMG has experienced significant growth in scale and leadership, representing the perfect partnership model to take RB Insurance to new profitability, industry impact, and human resource expansion levels.” RB Insurance will continue to operate as a stand-alone business out of its Tempe, Arizona, offices under the leadership of AMG President and Principal Nick Hildenbrand and Doug Stovall, respectively. ### About RB Insurance Group RB Insurance began in 1981 when its founder and a few close associates sold insurance independently in Arizona. In 2006, the enterprise expanded, forming RB Insurance Group, LLC (RBI). Today, RB Insurance is a National Marketing Organization focused on Medicare-related products. For more information, visit rbi-group.com. About AMBA AMBA is a market leader and trusted provider of affinity marketing solutions, supplemental insurance, and benefits. With a focus on client growth and service, AMBA offers a range of products and services to meet the unique needs of its diverse clients, members, and customers, including long-term care, short-term care, cancer, heart, stroke, emergency medical transportation, dental, vision, Medicare solutions, pro-liability professional liability insurance, event cancellation coverage, annuities, and life insurance. For more information, visit www.getamba.com. About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as the leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a distribution network of over 300,000 insurance agents and financial professionals and more than 100 marketing organizations and insurance agency locations nationwide. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details Media Jeff Maldonado media@amerilife.com Partnership Inquiries Patrick Nichols corporatedevelopment@amerilife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

May 14, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Ledn Is Helping To Restore Confidence In Crypto-backed Lending

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By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga In the wake of several lender failures within the crypto industry – such as Genesis, Celsius and BlockFi – following the collapse of FTX, the need for secure and transparent crypto lending has become a top priority. The repercussions of these bankruptcies have instilled a cautious approach among holders and users of crypto, and for good reason. The ripple effects were seen across the entire industry, even affecting well-known entities like Binance and Kraken. This fallout from just a few years ago highlights the interconnected risks that still exist within the industry, as well as the necessity for robust risk management and transparency when considering a crypto financial services platform. Ledn Stands Out For Security And Transparency Ledn says it distinguishes itself from other platforms through its foundational commitment to transparency and security. Emulating the core principles of Bitcoin, Ledn was one of the first in the crypto lending industry to implement a Proof-of-Reserves attestation, performed biannually by a Certified Public Accountant. This process is enhanced by a pioneering third-party proof-of-reserves standard, setting a benchmark for accountability in digital asset management. Ledn also provides clients with monthly open book reports detailing asset utilization and interest generation mechanisms so users know exactly where their yield is coming from. This level of clarity helps ensure that clients are not only informed, but are actively engaged in understanding the financial handling of their assets. Blind trust isn’t a viable strategy in crypto, so Ledn gives its users the tools and information they need to verify the security of their investments themselves. BTC or ETH Backed Loans Ledn’s BTC/ETH backed loans provide a secure and efficient method for crypto holders to access liquidity without liquidating their digital assets. Ledn offers loans denominated in US$ against Bitcoin or Ethereum as collateral and funded in local fiat currency. These loans are particularly advantageous as using BTC or ETH as collateral is generally not a taxable event. This means crypto holders can borrow against their crypto assets without selling them. Key features of these loans include: Control over use of collateral: Ledn offers both Standard and Custodied loan options. They say they are the only lender to give their clients control over the use of their loan collateral. Annual interest rate: Starting at 12.4% with an APR of 14.4%, making it a competitive option in the crypto lending space. Loan-to-Value Ratio (LTV): Set at 50%, this ratio ensures a balance between the loan amount and the collateral value, providing safety for both the borrower and the lender. Accessibility: With a minimum requirement of $1,000 US$ equivalent in BTC or ETH collateral, these loans are readily accessible without the need for credit checks. Flexibility and speed: Loans are typically funded within 24 hours of approval and borrowers have the flexibility to repay at any time without incurring penalties. This setup is ideal for those needing quick access to funds without the hassle of traditional loan agreements. B2X Loans The B2X loan product by Ledn is tailored for international Bitcoin holders looking to amplify their Bitcoin holdings without additional capital. This innovative product couples a Bitcoin-backed loan with an immediate purchase of an equivalent amount of Bitcoin, effectively doubling the borrower's Bitcoin position while maintaining the original collateral under loan. Below are some of the loan’s key features: Instant execution: B2X loans are executed immediately, which allows borrowers to capitalize on market conditions using the Bitcoin balance in their Ledn Transaction account. Competitive rates: The interest rates for B2X loans start at 12.4%, with an APR beginning at 14.4%, consistent with the rates of standard BTC/ETH backed loans. Loan terms: These loans offer a 50% LTV ratio and terms up to 12 months, with the flexibility for early repayment without penalties, catering to both short-term and medium-term financial strategies. Simplicity and accessibility: Like other Ledn products, B2X loans require a minimum of $1,000 USD equivalent in BTC collateral for automatic approval, bypassing traditional credit checks and making it straightforward for clients to increase their Bitcoin holdings efficiently. A Reliable Partner In Crypto Ledn's commitment to security, coupled with its innovative loan products, position it as a formidable entity in the crypto financial services sector. By prioritizing transparency and client security, Ledn adheres to high standards of asset management in order to build trust with its users. Whether through BTC/ETH backed loans or the unique B2X offering, Ledn provides compelling solutions for those looking to maximize the potential of their digital assets. Read Ledn’s risk disclosure statement. Featured photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash. Ledn builds innovative financial products with a mission to make generational wealth more accessible through digital assets. The company issued Canada’s first bitcoin-backed loan in 2018 and has issued nearly $5B loans since. Ledn is proud to help clients in over 130 countries access credit and savings products to grow their digital wealth. For more information, visit ledn.io. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing or tax advice. Contact Details Adam Reeds adam@ledn.io Company Website https://ledn.io/

May 14, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NAVEX Announces Global Whistleblower Regulatory Compliance Management

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NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the launch of its Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) solution. It helps organizations easily navigate and adhere to international whistleblowing compliance rules and regulations in all geographies where they operate – thus avoiding hefty fines and potential impact to business reputation. Whistleblowing is the first of many regulations to be covered, RCM will expand its offering to include other international directives and legislations. With the emergence of large-scale whistleblower regulations such as the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive and the Whistleblower Protection Act, multinational organizations face an even tougher challenge staying compliant and up to date with guidelines. NAVEX RCM will be invaluable to companies wishing to assess and analyze restrictions, requirements, and/or guidelines related to whistleblowing regulations across global jurisdictions. This includes intake methods, notice and consent requirements, reportable issue types, availability of anonymity, and other unique intake, data privacy, and incident management considerations. Prior to NAVEX Regulatory Compliance Management, organizations either assigned employees or paid lawyers a significant sum to track requirements painstakingly and manually. This resulted in hours spent understanding the information gathered on an ad hoc basis, whilst simultaneously balancing and updating internal policies. With NAVEX’s RCM solution, highly skilled subject matter experts will personally assess updates and provide tailored guidance on how to address regulatory changes. They will also offer continued insights and recommendations via an automated platform to empower customers to make informed and strategic decisions. Organizations with global operations gain access to the knowledge and expertise necessary to meet or exceed complex international compliance requirements, thereby reducing risk while reinforcing oversight responsibility. Unlike manual efforts, NAVEX RCM delivers information through an up-to-date web-based portal, rather than spreadsheets, PDFs, and Word documents. This platform enables customizable alerts and automatic notifications when information is updated. “By subscribing to Regulatory Compliance Management, changes are detailed directly in our software as countries update their legislation – all accessible from a centralized dashboard,” said NAVEX Chief Product Officer, A.G. Lambert. “NAVEX continually reviews regulations at the country level to help organizations remain compliant. When regulations are updated, the system will notify subscribed customers of the changes. Decisionmakers will then be able to assess these and update their existing incident management programs as required.” To learn more about NAVEX Regulatory Compliance Management, please read our blog or visit the product page here. NAVEX is trusted by thousands of customers worldwide to help them achieve the business outcomes that matter most. As the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software and services, we deliver solutions through the NAVEX One platform, the industry’s most comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) information system. For more information, visit NAVEX.com and our blog. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact Details NAVEX anita.lo@navex.com Company Website https://navex.com

May 14, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Atlas Lithium (NASDAQ: ATLX) Reaches Final Fabrication And Trial Assembly Stage For Its Modular Lithium Processing Plant

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Atlas Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLX) announced that its advanced lithium processing plant utilizing dense media separation (DMS) technology has reached the final stage of fabrication. This groundbreaking modular design, a first in Brazil's lithium industry, streamlines the transportation, installation and commissioning processes. Notably, the plant's reduced height, weight and overall physical footprint also establish it as a premium option with a highly environmentally-conscious design. A distinguishing feature of Atlas Lithium's processing plant is its innovative use of compact, preassembled modules, a concept the company says is unprecedented in the Brazilian lithium industry. This modular arrangement allows for a smaller physical footprint in contrast to conventional and older designs. It also facilitates optimized transportation, installation and commissioning processes – thus enhancing overall operational efficiency and significantly reducing any environmental footprint. The expedited construction of this modular processing plant represents a crucial milestone in Atlas Lithium's strategic plan to swiftly advance toward production. With the final stages of fabrication and trial assembly underway, the plant is scheduled for shipment to the Neves project site, situated in Brazil's renowned Lithium Valley. Brazil's Lithium Valley, part of the Jequitinhonha River Valley region of Minas Gerais state, holds considerable significance in the global lithium market. The region is attracting attention due to its large lithium deposits and potential for expansion. With the easing of export rules, Brazil anticipates substantial economic gains from lithium production in the Jequitinhonha Valley. For many investors, Brazil’s Lithium Valley is shaping up to be a promising target in the coming years, given that Brazil is estimated to hold the fifth-largest lithium reserves in the world. Atlas looks set to soon become a producer of high-grade lithium concentrate, and such production should occur at a highly competitive cost. "We are fully committed to becoming a producer of high-quality, environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate," said Brian Talbot, the company’s Chief Operating Officer and a Director. "Our experienced technical team has enabled us to pursue an accelerated development timeline as we rapidly advance towards initiating production in the fourth quarter of 2024. Seeing our modular processing plant entering the final fabrication and trial assembly stages is a major milestone. While the core DMS technology is well-established, the modular design we have adopted is an innovation in Brazil's lithium industry. It will help streamline our path to production and cash flow, while providing a much smaller environmental impact." Featured photo courtesy of Atlas Lithium. 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 not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 14, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Regenerative Power Of Seaweed: Nurturing Health, Empowering Women And Sustaining The Planet

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Seaweed is a staple food in many Asian cultures, but it is only now gaining significant popularity in the West as well, largely due to its numerous health benefits. Seaweed contains an array of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, B vitamins, zinc, and iron. Scientists have cited weight control, anticancer, and antioxidant effects and prebiotic intake as some of the benefits of regularly including seaweed in your diet. Simply put, seaweed might be an underutilized superfood, with reports estimating that the market could be worth $11.8 billion by 2030. In addition to the health benefits, many scientists and environmentalists are looking to seaweed as a solution to food insecurity and climate change concerns. Seaweed is known for absorbing nitrogen from the water and bolstering biodiversity by providing food and habitat for marine life, among other benefits. Current estimates reveal that food production is responsible for 80% of all land degradation, 70% of global freshwater use, and a staggering one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. In stark contrast, seaweed cultivation requires neither land nor freshwater, effectively avoiding these environmental costs altogether. Further, the minimal greenhouse gas emissions associated with seaweed farming make it a highly sustainable alternative to land-based food production. How Rootless Is Using Seaweed To Benefit Women’s Health Rootless is a company dedicated to revolutionizing the global food system, with a particular focus on women's health. Founded by Sachi Singh, a passionate advocate of seaweed, this company is on a mission to make the health benefits of seaweed accessible to all. The company sources its seaweed from the Atlantic Ocean off the coasts of Maine and Ireland, and says it ensures it meets rigorous quality standards. The seaweed is sustainably harvested, providing livelihoods to coastal communities while simultaneously helping to heal the surrounding ocean environment by absorbing carbon and nitrogen. Rootless's flagship product, The Daily Bites, a whole-food snackable supplement, can support hormone balance in menopause and beyond with over 40 macro and micronutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and unique bioactives. In a consumer trial where women ate one of the company’s Daily Bites every day for four weeks, 86% experienced higher energy and/or improved metabolism and 83% experienced less bloating and/or constipation, while 97% experienced less hormonal acne and/or dryness. Rootless is currently hosting a raise to assist with increasing the company’s presence and support more women worldwide, while contributing to the fight against climate change. In an era of dwindling global resources, it is crucial to seize opportunities presented by readily replenishable and ecosystem-enhancing resources like seaweed. Rootless seems well-positioned to introduce seaweed to women searching for solutions to various issues like hormonal acne and hormonal disorders, as well as broadly supporting overall women’s health. Click here to learn more about the company’s raise and how to participate! Featured photo by Oleksandr Sushko 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 not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 14, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Chemours Company Has Been Implicated In A Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit – Here’s How Investors Can Get More Information

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) has been under scrutiny for a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The action, Taylor Jr. v. The Chemours Company, et al. affects anyone who purchased or acquired Chemours common stock between February 10, 2023, and February 28, 2024. Chemours, a chemical company, is accused of engaging in misconduct related to its financial reporting. The company claimed to have generated strong Free Cash Flow for the fourth quarter of 2022 and the full year of 2022, which is the amount of cash a company has available after accounting for operational expenses and investments in property and equipment. Chemours reported its Free Cash Flow figures and its CEO and CFO certified the accuracy of the numbers. Chemours also set criteria for executive compensation based on financial targets, including Free Cash Flow targets. Senior executive officers, including the CEO and CFO, were entitled to additional cash compensation and stock-based compensation if these targets were met. However, on February 13, 2024, Chemours announced a delay in releasing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. The company cited the need for additional time to complete its reporting process and evaluate its internal control over financial reporting. It also revealed that an internal review was being conducted by the audit committee. As a result of this announcement, the stock price of Chemours fell by over 12%. Then, on February 29, 2024, Chemours further shocked investors by announcing that its CEO, CFO and principal accounting officer were placed on administrative leave. The company disclosed that the investigation involved processes for reviewing reports made to the company's Ethics Hotline and practices for managing working capital, including their impact on incentive plans and certain financial metrics. Following this revelation, the stock price of Chemours plummeted by more than 31% to the price of $28.72 per share. On March 6, 2024, Chemours announced that the audit committee found evidence that senior management had deliberately delayed payments to vendors and accelerated the collection of receivables to meet Free Cash Flow targets and incentive compensation metrics. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against The Chemours Company based on the admission of the senior management’s securities fraud. Here’s How Investors With Losses Can Find Out More Information About Their Rights Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, has earned a reputation for prosecuting class actions in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. and globally. It has successfully recovered billions of dollars for victims of fraud and other corporate misconduct. The firm is encouraging Chemours investors who have suffered significant losses to directly contact the firm for more information. To potentially qualify as a lead plaintiff in the Chemours class action lawsuit, investors must take action no later than May 20, 2024. They can move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff either through Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, or other legal counsel. Alternatively, investors can choose to do nothing and remain as absent class members. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in the litigation. This individual or small group of investors typically has the largest financial interest and is considered adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff also selects legal counsel to represent both the lead plaintiff and the class. If the court approves these attorneys, they become lead or class counsel. Applying to become a lead plaintiff does not affect an investor's ability to share in any recovery from the lawsuit. CLICK HERE to submit your Chemours losses or to contact an attorney to discuss your rights: Jonathan Naji, Esq. (484) 270-1453 or email at info@ktmc.com. Featured photo by Tasos Mansour 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 not intended to be investing advice. This content may be considered attorney advertising in certain jurisdictions. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

May 14, 2024 08:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Setting New Standards in Trade Finance and Logistics for the Mining Industry

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In recent years, the commodity trading industry, especially within mining and metals, has seen a remarkable uptrend, underpinned by complex supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical influences, and currency fluctuations. These elements have not only driven significant price volatility but also introduced financial intricacies that impact market participants. The inherent volatility of these markets poses a dual challenge: it subjects traders to credit risks from potential defaults and creates liquidity constraints, complicating the acquisition of financing. This volatility is further complicated by supply chain and logistical challenges unique to the mining and metals sectors. Issues such as transportation delays, documentation inaccuracies, and stringent regulatory compliance requirements can severely disrupt trade finance transactions and inflate operational costs. These complexities are magnified in an era where the industry is on the threshold of a transformative shift towards the next normal, spurred by the global energy transition. This transition, characterized by the economic and physical integration of global food, energy, and materials systems, promises to heighten structural volatility, disrupt traditional trade flows, and redefine commodities in unprecedented ways. From a trading perspective, this evolving landscape presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, fundamentally altering commercial relationships and profitability metrics. Commodity trading value pools have witnessed substantial growth, nearly doubling EBIT from $27 billion in 2018 to an estimated $52 billion in 2021, predominantly fueled by gains in oil trading. 1 This growth trajectory continued into 2022, setting an all-time high $100 billion for gross margin. However, the path to capitalizing on these opportunities is fraught with hurdles. The past few years have underscored the market's vulnerability to spikes in volatility, triggered by the pandemic, extreme weather events, geopolitical tensions, and macroeconomic shifts. These fluctuations have rippled through various sectors, affecting not just energy but also metals, where energy inputs significantly influence production economics. One company addressing these complex issues head on is MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBF), an enterprise-grade digital supply-chain platform that connects buyers, sellers, labs, and financiers in a digitally integrated workflow that is usable, shareable, verifiable and unforgeable. MineHub Revolutionizes Trade Finance and Logistics in Metals and Mining MineHub 's SaaS platform eliminates old manual processes, leading to increased efficiency, cost reduction, enhanced security, optimized working capital, and greater transparency across global supply chains. Global mining giants like Capstone Copper, Sumitomo Corporation, and Codelco have already adopted MineHub 's platform for logistics, compliance, trade management, and financing operations. On May 14, MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBF) announced a partnership with Surecomp Business Solutions, a leader in cloud-based trade finance solutions. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the digitization of trade finance in the commodities sector by integrating MineHub 's platform with Surecomp's RIVO. This move is poised to unlock new efficiencies, transparency, and security in trade finance within the commodities sector, providing users with enhanced capabilities such as streamlined document management, real-time visibility into trade finance processes, ESG compliance tracking and mitigation of fraud risks. MineHub has also signed several new clients this year including a services agreement with a large Canadian bank to deploy its Consignment Module for managing non-ferrous metals transactions. Announced on March 27, this will be MineHub 's first major customer in the finance sector, laying a foundation for future growth and new revenue streams. Collaborating with one of North America's largest banks not only validates MineHub ’s supply chain solutions but also expands its market reach. On March 19, the company expanded its partnership with Sumitomo, which involves integrating Sumitomo’s refined copper business onto the Minehub Platform, starting with key customers in the Asian market. Sumitomo will support sales efforts for the refined platform, highlighting its confidence in MineHub 's capabilities to deliver value in the metals market. As MineHub continues to drive innovation and expand its offerings, it is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the metals and mining sector. Click here to learn more about MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBF). Footnotes: [1] https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/electric-power-and-natural-gas/our-insights/the-future-of-commodity-trading Disclosure: 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, Minehub Technologies Inc. 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