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ceτi AI Announces Successful Launch of Revolutionary Decentralized AI Infrastructure Token

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ceτi AI, a pioneering decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure provider, is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its CETI token. Founded by a team of visionaries led by Dennis Jarvis (formerly of Bitcoin.com and Apple), ceτi AI is on a mission to democratize access to AI by building a globally distributed, high-performance, intelligent, and scalable infrastructure network that supports innovative decentralized AI networks.Through these efforts ceτi AI fosters innovation and developer engagement across the globe. Launched on March 11th, 2024 on Uniswap, the CETI token introduces a unique method of contributing to AI infrastructure development and benefitting from the value created by the ceτi AI network. The launch attracted widespread attention, achieving an initial market cap of 33M USD and demonstrating significant trading volume of 5.6M USD within the first 24 hours of trading, signaling strong market confidence in ceτi AI’s vision. Early adopters can expect to be among the first to realize the benefits of holding the CETI token. The token launch not only showcased impressive initial market performance but also marked a significant milestone in community growth, with over one thousand early adopters joining the project Discord and Telegram groups, engagement with tens of thousands of users on X.com, and trending #1 on the DEX Tools Hot Pairs list. ceτi AI’s commitment to responsible tokenomics, a stable and secure market for the token, and yield-generating AI infrastructure features has been met with enthusiastic support from the crypto and AI communities alike. “As we reflect on the success of the CETI token launch, our sights are set towards the horizon of decentralized AI,” states Dennis Jarvis, CEO of ceτi AI. “Very soon advanced machine intelligence will touch every single aspect of our lives. We must not give this power blindly to centralized so-called “trust and safety” teams. We must build a decentralized and democratized future for AI. ceτi AI is deploying the infrastructure to make that a reality for everyone, everywhere.” ceτi AI remains dedicated to ensuring our token holders and community members are integral to our journey, receiving continuous value and having a say in the ecosystem’s evolution. By fostering an environment of open innovation and collaboration, we’re paving the way for a future where AI’s benefits are universally accessible, ensuring technology serves the greater good and empowers individuals across the globe. Join us in our journey to accelerate the advancement of decentralized AI. For more information about ceτi AI and how to get involved, visit http://taoceti.ai and follow us on X ( https://x.com/ceti_ai ), Telegram ( https://t.me/ceti_ai ), Discord ( https://discord.gg/SvauY42HdT ), and DEX Tools ( https://t.ly/sj5eB ). Contact the team at https://calendly.com/ceti_ai/ to arrange a meeting at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference starting March 18th, 2024 in San Jose, California. Contact Details ceτi AI Dennis Jarvis press@taoceti.ai

March 13, 2024 09:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Changelly and Partners Launch a Bitcoin Halving Celebration with Exclusive Prizes

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The upcoming Bitcoin halving makes waves across the crypto market and beyond: last week, the BTC price touched an all-time high above $69K, and as part of the known circle, the much-anticipated event would significantly impact prices and volumes. Starting March 13, Web3 industry leaders Changelly, Topper, Zengo Wallet, and Tangem welcome everyone to the Bitcoin Halving Party with a selection of awesome gifts and valuable offers for BTC believers. Feel This Moment and Join the Celebration From the very first halving in 2012, which saw a 9,483% growth, to the 2020 event that ushered in a 653% increase, the impact is undeniable. Counting down the days to the halving event, the Web3 industry giants invite everyone to the Bitcoin Halving Party, offering a chance to win a brand-new Apple Vision Pro and other valuable gifts. Changelly, a global instant exchange platform with over 6 million users, has joined forces with its prominent partners— Topper, a global fiat on-ramp payment solution; Tangem, a leading provider of secure hardware wallet solutions; and Zengo Wallet, a secure self-custodial never-hacked wallet provider—to celebrate this remarkable time and grant their limited exclusive offers to the excited crypto community. The celebration starts on March 13, 2024, and goes on till the day of the Bitcoin halving. The exact date is difficult to predict as it is dependent on block height. Since Bitcoin is halved every 210,000 blocks, the next halving event is anticipated in April 2024, when the block height reaches 840,000. How to Get the Party Started No matter if an individual is a pro trader or a crypto newbie, the partners invite everyone to get in the moment and explore the winning opportunities. The astonishing prize pool of the Bitcoin Halving Party consists of: A mind-blowing Apple Vision Pro Card-shaped hardware wallets by Tangem—40 sets of 3 cards, each set is an easy-to-use self-custodial hardware wallet for ultimate security of your crypto 50 amazing 3-month Zengo Pro subscriptions for their never-hacked self-custodial wallets, unlocking advanced features like Theft Protection and the industry’s first multichain inheritance-style feature 50 universal crypto gift cards for the Amazon marketplace, each worth $50 To be eligible to take part in the celebration and random distribution of prizes, participants are required to sign up or log in to Changelly with their email address, make a fiat-to-crypto transaction worth over $50 on Changelly to get BTC, and wait for the announcement on the 3rd day after the halving event. Learn more about the terms and conditions of the campaign in the FAQ section and step into the game. Enjoy Exclusive Offers from Topper, Tangem, and Zengo Wallet Besides these awesome gifts, Topper and Changelly offer yet another surprise: new users will be able to enjoy 0% processing fees for their first fiat-to-crypto transaction during the 7 days after the campaign launch. Meanwhile, Tangem provides all crypto enthusiasts with a HALVING promo code for 10% off their card-shaped cold wallets. Last but not least, Zengo Wallet offers a free trial of Zengo Pro for everyone, even if you aren’t lucky enough to get one of the 50 3-month Zengo Pro subscriptions for free. Users are invited join Changelly, Topper, Tangem, and Zengo Wallet— it’s time to celebrate! About Changelly Changelly is a global crypto exchange platform serving over 6 million users worldwide. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Changelly offers safe and fast crypto-to-crypto and fiat-to-crypto exchanges of over 100,000 trading pairs with 24/7 live customer support. As a CeDeFi ecosystem, Changelly provides its B2B partners with an instant exchange API, a platform for listing, and a DEX aggregator for decentralized swaps. Changelly is available on the desktop, in App Store and in Google Play. Follow their social media: X (Twitter), Telegram, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. About Topper Topper is a global Web3 payment solution that provides its partners with a reliable and easy-to-use fiat on-ramp with over 200 supported crypto assets and high approval rates. Additionally, it features one of the highest transaction speeds on the market—users’ purchases will be in their wallet in minutes. Topper is brought to you by Uphold, a brand that prides itself on radical transparency and enabling the most trustworthy, transparent, and seamless crypto experience possible. Learn more about Topper here. About Tangem Tangem is a leading Swiss-based provider of secure hardware wallet solutions designed for the safekeeping and management of digital assets. Its mission is to empower individuals to take control of their digital wealth, with an emphasis on security, ease of use, and flexibility. Tangem’s innovative products have garnered significant interest from investors and customers alike, driving the company’s continued growth and success. For more information, visit the website. Follow Tangem’s latest news on X (Twitter), Telegram, Discord, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About Zengo Wallet Zengo is the most secure crypto wallet: Self-custodial, never hacked. Zengo has no seed phrase vulnerability, instead using MPC cryptography and a 3-factor secure recovery model. Unlock advanced security features like Legacy Transfer, the industry’s first multichain inheritance-style system, Theft Protection, and an advanced Web3 Firewall with Zengo Pro. Enjoy 24/7 in-app customer support and join over 1 million customers to buy, trade, and secure crypto and NFTs. Learn more about Zengo here. Contact Details Changelly Ashley Vancouver pr@changelly.com

March 13, 2024 09:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Finixio Enjoys ‘Knockout’ ICE Conference With Stars From The Boxing World

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The annual ICE conference at the ExCeL in London is a chance for the best gaming companies from around the world to showcase what they have to offer - with Finixio one of the major standouts. ICE 2024 saw as many as 600 global brands cram into the popular exhibition centre in the Capital, which is always a great place for industry leaders to show-off their products and help expand their businesses over the three-day event. With that in mind, leading digital marketing company Finixio managed to think outside the box this year when it came to getting their stand noticed - by teaming-up with some famous faces from the world of boxing to help attract passers-by to find out more. In recent years, Finixio has been adding to their already expansive digital media offering by signing-up top sportsmen and women from around the world to deliver unique content to their partners. Therefore, ICE 2024 was the perfect platform to tell the world more about this. Carl Froch Stepped Into The Finixio Ring One such star name that Finixio have been working closely with in recent years is the former World Middleweight boxer Carl Froch, who was unveiled as the digital media company's guest of honour at ICE. Froch has been providing Finixio with regular interviews and was happy to help give something back and display what they have to offer. In addition to the dozens of selfies to draw the crowds into the Finixio ring, Froch also wasted no time in talking to new customers about his tales in the ring and what he’s been up to since hanging up his boxing gloves. Not to mention offering a Froch-signed pair of Cobra boxing gloves that a lucky ICE punter walked away with. Which has to be better than walking out of ICE with 100 branded pens, keyrings and stress balls - right? Johnny Fisher Backing Finixio Too Exciting Heavyweight boxing prospect Johnny Fisher has also thrown his hat into the ‘ring’ with Finixio and was another star pugilist happy to take pics and questions on their ICE stand. Along with his TikTok star dad - Big John ‘The Boshfather’ - the pair had passers-by taking a detour into the Finixio stand to see what all the fuss was about and to grab that all important ‘selfie’ to show off to their friends with. Fisher was also hot news at the time, having just stepped off his Las Vegas plane, where he hit the jackpot again - winning his eleventh fight in his fledgling career. 2024 promises to be a huge year for Johnny Fisher and having backed the heavyweight during his early part of his career, Finixio will be there every step of the way as his career is expected to sky-rocket over the next few years. Fisher also joined Froch in signing a pair of his gloves for a prize giveaway. Other Big Sporting Names At Finixio’s Disposal At ICE 2024, it was boxing all the way at the Finixio stand, but don’t be fooled into thinking the digital media company has ring-fenced themselves in this sport. For the past two years Finixio have also been a big backer of the popular ITV show ‘Target Fishing’ where an array of top sporting celebrities take to the lakes for an afternoon of match fishing. The Barry Hearn-led event has grown year-on-year, with names that included David Seaman, Rob Cross, Hayley Turner, Derek Redmond, Adrian Lewis, Gary Newbon and eventual winner James Wade just some of the stars with a rod-in-hand in 2023. Matt Le Tissier, David Capese, Ricky Hatton, Geoff Shreeves and even ex-Love Islander Adam Collard are other names that Finixio have interviewed over the last year to further enhance their growing reputation and reach. Future Industry Conference Plans For Finixio Finixio, who are a digital marketing company that provides unique content and services for their clients, also unveiled at ICE that 2024 was set to be another exciting year for the company and their growing list of customers. Their increasing portfolio of sportsmen and women, plus social media influencers has become a leading avenue to get engaging content in front of the right people - keeping both their clients and the readers/viewers wanting more. This was backed up again at ICE 2024, with the Finixio stand certainly one of the busiest over the three-day event. Which led many ExCeL regulars wondering about future industry conference plans and just what Finixio will have in store and the big Barcelona and London events in 2025. At this stage it is very much ‘watch this space’ - but if ICE 2024 is anything to go by we can expect Finixio to once again ‘freeze’ out their competitors when it comes to getting the big sporting names on their stand and the conference crowds talking. Contact Details Finixio Finixio PR Team pr@finixio.com Company Website https://finixio.com/

March 13, 2024 09:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Finixio Signs Image Contract with Imagn Network

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Leading digital marketing agency Finixio has signed a new image rights contract with Imagn, who are the US’s largest sports-image wire service. The deal, agreed in February 2024, will allow all Finixio to use hundreds of new and archived images from their army of photographers. Plus, the partnership will also allow the work of the highly-skilled Imagn snappers to be seen by a new audience provided by Finixio. Finixio Welcomes Onboard New Intake of Images Having up-to-date images will now enhance all the Finixio-branded content with Imagn covering more than 10,000 events with high-quality pictures, which is a must-have when covering all the big sporting events in the US and around the world. In addition to the constant stream of fresh images, the newly-signed Finixio deal will also include all the Imagn back catalog, which will give the digital media company more flexibility covering historic events. All this makes the partnership a perfect match with the hundreds of articles published each week that require high-quality and relevant images. Finixio Gains Access To Pictures That Tell A Thousand Words Having the right picture to add to a compelling story is key and with Imagn this is made easy. With their extensive database of current and archived images, then finding the correct picture to compliment a story can sometimes be the difference between a potential reader clicking for more, or not. Over 300 Photographers at Imagn for Finixio To Tap Into This agreement will also allow Finixio to tap into the expertise of over 300 photographers that are currently licensed to showcase their images on the platform. Plus, the benefits of this partnership are two-sided. As the photographers at Imagn will also get their work seen by thousands of readers each day - all helping to raise their profiles. Finxio’s portfolio of news websites cover everything from NFL to reality TV, and the content can now be elevated to the next level with imagery that will compliment every story. Imagn Content Covers All Over The World Imagn is one of the biggest sports-image wire services in the US, but this doesn’t mean their content is limited to just American events or pictures. Their team of photographers cover all the big events worldwide, which was taylormade for the Finixio brand that has digital media platforms in all corners of the planet. Search Made Easy For Finixio One of the other big positives for Finixio is the ease they were able to roll out this new Imagn deal to their content writers. With safe and secure logins for the all Finixio staff, the team has full access to the Imagn database. With a simple and easy-to-navigate site, there is also no training needed in finding and searching the right images for the right articles, making it perfect to launch Finixio’s content to the next level. Contact Details Finixio Finixio PR Team pr@finixio.com Company Website https://finixio.com/

March 13, 2024 09:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Vertical IQ’s Enhanced Localized Industry Data Drills Down to Local Market Level

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Vertical IQ, a leading provider of Industry Intelligence, has rolled out their latest product enhancement: Localized Industry Data. Developed in response to customer feedback, Localized Industry Data gives Vertical IQ users access to even more in-depth local market data — down to the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and county level — precise insights that previously were difficult to find in one place. Trusted advisors such as bankers, accountants, insurance producers, and others that advise small businesses can save research time by using Localized Industry Data to learn about the number of establishments, spending patterns, incomes, population growth, and wages of an industry in a specific geographical area — with the ability to see the 10-year trends in each of these areas — as well as to gain increased insights and understanding of what the data means. Updated quarterly, Localized Industry Data is valuable to incorporate into prospecting and relationship management efforts, allowing users to better advise clients/prospects on an industry’s potential expansion or contraction. In addition, these insights can help financial institutions assess lending and investing risks with greater precision. “At Vertical IQ, we have long-known that professional services providers who advise small businesses need to be experts in their local economy, but it should go one step further,” says Bobby Martin, CEO and co-founder at Vertical IQ. “Whether they are working with an HVAC contractor, engineering firm, physician practice, or veterinary clinic, they should also be experts in the unique local economic drivers that impact their customers’ industries and businesses.” The addition of Localized Industry Data to the Vertical IQ product fills a previously unmet need while also saving users’ valuable time. “We heard from our users that local economic data was researched sporadically — or not all — because there was no central place to get the information,” notes Ingo Winzer, chief economist at Vertical IQ. “Google searches are too time-consuming with search results that are potentially inaccurate/out of date, and other industry data providers only go to the state level. To truly move the needle for our customers, we wanted to go a level deeper, to the MSA/county level, which is what users really want.” Vertical IQ customers are already reaping the benefits of this new Localized Industry Data. Ken Bostwick, senior vice president and director of retail sales at Lakeland Bank explains: “If you want to understand what drives the success of a local company, you need to know what is going on in their industry at their city or county level. Vertical IQ’s Localized Industry Data arms me and my team with the local economic insights we need in order to strategize on industries or geographic areas to target. It also allows us to provide business owners with more tailored advice so they can in turn make data-informed business decisions.” ABOUT VERTICAL IQ Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., Vertical IQ is a nationally recognized leader in Industry Intelligence. Whether they’re pitching a local brewery or a national biotech company, successful sales, marketing and customer success teams use Vertical IQ to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business challenges before, during and after meetings. Covering more than 560 distinct industries, 3,400 local economies and more than 97 percent of the U.S. economy and Canada, Vertical IQ equips users with the confidence and credibility to make memorable first impressions and sustain enduring relationships. Contact Details Jessica Teal +1 919-867-6313 jteal@verticaliq.com Company Website https://verticaliq.com/

March 13, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

AI Digital Strengthens Leadership Bench, Appoints Tom Burke as Head of Growth

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AI Digital, a full-service global digital consultancy, has appointed Tom Burke as Head of Growth. In an industry that is constantly evolving, Burke has built a reputation for growing innovative businesses and providing clients a clear roadmap to maximize value in the adtech marketplace. He brings his expansive knowledge of digital marketing, media and adtech to a role that will further amplify AI Digital as a strategic leader and digital partner in providing addressable solutions underpinned by accountability and transparency. In his new position, Burke is responsible for addressing client needs in a fragmented marketplace and participating in company collaborations aligned with AI Digital’s rapid growth in streaming, retail media, commerce, first-party data strategies and new social channels. Burke’s past experience benefits the company's continued development of its proprietary platform, ELEVATE. The platform ensures AI Digital can shift the definition of campaign success from media metrics and proxies to real brand and business outcomes. “As adtech becomes more fragmented than ever before, this is an exciting time to join AI Digital and leverage the marketplace to drive better business outcomes for our partners,” Burke said. “We want to democratize digital solutions to everyone in-market and it starts with building solutions that deliver accountability and transparency through our optimization, insights and measurement platform ELEVATE. I’m excited to be part of a team focused on solving these pain points for agencies and brands.” With more than 15 years of experience in adtech and martech, Burke brings leadership experience from companies including Basis Technologies, PMG and AOL. He has also served on the board of the Boston Interactive Media Association (BIMA) for more than five years and, most recently, was Vice President of Sales at illumin (formerly AcuityAds, Inc.). “We’ve built AI Digital to be a leading client-centric global addressable and digital consultancy, and we strive to provide our clients best-in-class data and technology that serves their best interests in today’s competitive and highly fragmented marketplace,” said Stephen Magli, CEO and founder of AI Digital. “With Tom’s team-player attitude, leadership skills and industry knowledge, he is poised to be an incredible asset to our clients and our team as we continue to grow and prioritize our ELEVATE platform offering to provide clients optimization towards accountable business outcomes.” About AI Digital AI Digital is an addressable and digital consultancy that enables advertisers and agencies to effectively navigate the digital ecosystem. The company offers access to robust data and leverages technology through its proprietary platform ELEVATE to provide outcome-based audience strategy, advanced campaign optimization and advanced measurement. AI Digital is a priority Amazon Partner with access to over 150+ people-based data sources and in-platform optimization expertise. Learn more about AI Digital at www.aidigital.io. Contact Details Lauryn Russell Lauryn@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.aidigital.io

March 13, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Memeinator Raise Passes $6.5M as Presale Nears Final Stage

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Memeinator is progressing towards the end of its ICO, having recently blasted past $6.5 million raised. Already in stage 19 of 20 and pricing in at $0.0276, the Memeinator team is optimistic that the presale is likely to sell out fast. The Memeinator storyline outlines how it's been sent from the year 2077 to rid the present day of derivative meme coins. This will be manifested in Memeinator’s upcoming ‘Meme Warfare’ game, where players embody the Memeinator as it blasts its way through enemy coins on its mission to scour the web of any coins it or the Memeinator community denounce as ‘weak’. The official game launches beta tests in Q2, exclusively for early adopters. Head of Product, Marco Tonetti, recently shared early designs for the game in an AMA, showing the ongoing work taking place behind the scenes. Tonetti, speaking on the latest developments, said: “It was great to be able to share some of the work we’ve been doing on the Memeinator game – we can’t wait to release a beta for community feedback. Our AMAs are always super fun and we like to sprinkle little bits of exclusive news in there too, so we always recommend dropping in. As our presale looks like it's about to sell out, all focus is on the game development and upcoming public trading for the MMTR token.” Memeinator (MMTR) is available to buy on the official site. Harnessing a Die-Hard Army and a $90 Billion Industry Memeinator’s community-centric focus has been a core part of its marketing strategy and no doubt helped propel the brand to where it is now - in the final stages of its presale. The brand has involved its community in its decision-making process through interactive AMAs, competitions, and surveys. It now has over 160k followers across its core social channels, and the project has reached more than 15 million people, according to the official site. The community has been involved in key decisions along the way, namely, the decision to execute an early start to Memeinator’s quarterly token burns. In December last year, nearly 130 million tokens were scrapped after a community vote. This cemented Memeinator’s commitment to deflationary tokenomics, and the team associates this with a surge in presale buys soon after. Complementing this momentum is the GameFi industry itself (predicted to be worth $38 billion as soon as 2028), a rapidly developing sector that the Meme Warfare game could help align Memeinator with - opening the doors to a global user base of crypto gamers. Memeinator: Perfectly Timed for Market Madness Beyond GameFi, the broader crypto market has gone into overdrive, creating the perfect opportunity for Memeinator to flourish. According to Cointelegraph, the crypto market’s bull cycle started last year in anticipation of several key factors that were expected in 2024, namely the Bitcoin halving. Memeinator’s planned public trading is set to land slap bang in the middle of this bullishness, and MMTR will look to ride this wave. The team hopes to see more investors purchasing Memeinator at a fixed price during its current stage 19 of 20 before transitioning to a market-determined price in public trading. Those who are interested can purchase MMTR for $0.0276 on the official website. About Memeinator Memeinator is the antidote to the hundreds of throwaway meme coins that lack any legitimate utility. With its deflationary token, engaged community, expertly crafted NFT collection, and AI-powered video game, it offers real innovation instead of just hype. Its purpose is to eclipse its rival meme coins. And, on the way, delivers value to its community via both trading its MMTR coin and staking, before smashing the $1 billion market cap. For more information on Memeinator (MMTR), users can visit the website. Website | Whitepaper | Socials Contact Details Memeinator Memeinator Team pr@memeinator.com

March 13, 2024 08:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Groundfloor’s CEO Brian Dally Shares How The Platform Appeals To Younger Audiences And Self-Directed Investors

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By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga The world of investing looks drastically different than it did in the 1980s and it will likely look different in 2030 than it looks right now. One of the biggest changes is who is investing and what they are investing in. The Robinhoods (NASDAQ: HOOD) of the world have, in many ways, successfully democratized stock trading. Investment is no longer relegated to wealthy individuals with fund managers who are investing in Fortune 500 companies. Now, everyone can participate in individual stocks, ETFs or mutual funds, and it shows in the numbers – retail investor sentiment hit an all-time high in 2023, with individuals pouring a record $1.5 billion into stock markets each day in February 2023. Alternative investments are the other major shift in trading. Technology has evolved what people are investing in, and more and more opportunities are opening up for the everyday person, who can now also invest in alternatives like Bitcoin and real estate. Traditionally, real estate investment has been limited to those with significant financial resources and industry connections. It's one of the asset classes that the general public actually knows the most about, with over 64% of Americans owning property. But modern technology is breaking the glass ceiling on real estate investing – and a lot of that is due to fractionalization. Fractionalized real estate usually refers to the process of dividing ownership rights of a property into smaller, more affordable shares, allowing multiple investors to collectively own and profit from the property. Groundfloor is one of the real estate platforms leading the way in the fractionalized real estate investing space, offering investors a chance to fractionally participate in the loans offered to developers who renovate or build new homes – essentially serving as the bank. The company was founded in 2013, and its unique approach offers fractional real estate investing opportunities for both accredited and non-accredited investors, enabling them to access high-yield returns backed by real estate assets. With as little as $10, investors can participate in pre-vetted real estate loans, potentially outperforming traditional REITs. Groundfloor stands apart from private REITs with its transparent and fee-free structure, which establishes a direct connection between investors and their investments. The Groundfloor 3.0 auto-investing app allows investors to effortlessly diversify their portfolios across various projects, combining the convenience of technology with the stability of real estate investment. Brian Dally, the CEO of Groundfloor, shared with Benzinga in a recent interview that they “started the company because [they] thought that somebody would create a category-defining platform that opened up access for people to participate in this class of securities, in the same way that the wealthiest Americans, hedge funds, private equity funds or family offices do.” Groundfloor’s target audience is what the brokerage industry would call a self-directed investor, or as Dally eloquently puts it, “a vanguard.” The company is focused on attracting this type of investor, who can be anyone, but the key psychographic the company is witnessing is someone who wants to be in control of their future and money – and might have a general distrust of the public markets. Younger people, especially, are interested in investing, but Dally shares that they want to go about it on their terms and with platforms they trust. That’s where Groundfloor really stands apart from its competitors; the company was just recently awarded recognition on the Forbes Fintech 50 list. The goal of every investor is to get the highest dividend on their investment they can – Groundfloor reports it is using technology and the concept of fractionalization to get its customers a 10-12% annual return. And these smaller, self-directed investors seem to be taking notice. Dally shared, “Since 2018, we have financed our growth not with venture capital, not growth equity capital or private equity. We've financed it by offering stock to our customers. We now have 7,100 shareholders who own 31% of the company. We're incredibly proud of that. And that has made us a more resilient platform that has an army of people who don't just invest on the platform, but they're owners and they want the platform to be successful. They're going to defend it, and they're loyal to it, and they continue investing in it.” The company is currently incubating the next round of products it wants to bring to the mass market, through its Groundfloor Labs, which is open to accredited investors. Dally is hoping that by the end of 2024, they will be able to launch these products on the main site, available to everyone. Directionally, the company is looking to expand its product portfolio and offer more opportunities for people to invest in. As more and more investors are looking to fractionalization and alternative investment opportunities, Groundfloor may be a company to keep an eye on. Embrace the fractional future and start investing in real estate with Groundfloor today! Featured photo by Breno Assis 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 13, 2024 08:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Visionstate Corp.'s Portfolio Company, Sol Spaces, Partners with Diplomat Consulting to Tackle Homelessness and Affordable Housing Crisis in Edmonton

Visionstate Corp.

Edmonton, Alberta / TheNewswire / March 12, 2024 – Visionstate Corp. (TSXV:VIS) (“Visionstate” or the “Company”), is proud to announce that its portfolio investment company, Sol Spaces Inc., has entered into a strategic agreement with Diplomat Consulting Inc. (“Diplomat”) to represent Sol Spaces as it endeavors to deploy transitional housing options to address homelessness and affordability challenges in Edmonton, Alberta. Diplomat, renowned for its expertise in regulatory intelligence, communications, and corporate development, will play a pivotal role in advocating for Sol Spaces' innovative solutions in transitional and affordable housing. Sol Spaces specializes in leveraging technology and intelligent design to construct modern living spaces tailored to meet the unique needs of transitional housing and affordable housing initiatives. In Edmonton, where homelessness has reached a state of emergency, Sol Spaces stands ready with its modularized studio living spaces, poised to offer a scalable solution to the pressing housing crisis. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as IoT and AI, Sol Spaces ensures optimal building performance from inception, providing residents with safe, comfortable, and sustainable living environments. " We are excited to work with Sol Spaces, an innovative technology focused building provider based in Edmonton," said Nathan Mison, President of Diplomat. "By placing the best of today’s modern technologies directly into their building structures, this will increase livability, sustainability, and long-term affordability. As we continue to usher in the modern digital era, technological innovations need to be the new norm in all industries, housing included." Elliott Putters, President of Sol Spaces, emphasized the company's dedication to making a meaningful impact through community-driven approaches, stating, "At Sol Spaces, we believe in taking a ground-up approach to address homelessness and affordability. Our mission is to create not just homes, but vibrant communities that empower individuals and families to thrive." The demand for transitional housing solutions is staggering, with an estimated 230,000 Canadians experiencing homelessness annually. To meet this growing need, Canada must build an additional 3 to 5 million units of affordable housing by 2023. Recognizing this urgency, the federal government recently granted the City of Edmonton $175 million to address homelessness and housing affordability. For more information about Sol Spaces and its innovative housing solutions, please visit www.solspaces.com. About Visionstate Corp. Visionstate Corp. (TSXV: VIS) is a growth-oriented company that invests in the research and development of promising new technology in the realm of the Internet of Things, big data and analytics, and sustainability. Visionstate IoT Inc. is a wholly owned division of Visionstate Corp. Through Visionstate IoT Inc., it helps businesses improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction with its state-of-the-art devices that track and monitor guest activities and requests. The footprint of its WANDA™ smart device now extends to hospitals, airports, shopping centres, and other public facilities across and beyond North America. Through building up a collection of synergistic technologies, Visionstate Corp. will continue to innovate, reduce environmental impact and transform consumer experiences. As an equity partner in Sol Spaces, Visionstate Corp. holds approximately 40% ownership in the company, reaffirming its commitment to driving social impact and sustainable development through its investment portfolio. About Diplomat Consulting Inc. Diplomat is a boutique consulting firm focused on regulatory intelligence, communications, and corporate development. They specialize in niche emerging markets and regulated industries, such as agriculture, life sciences, emerging digital technologies, Indigenous relations, and more. They are a firm based in Edmonton but with an office in Ottawa. Issued on behalf of the Board of Directors, “John A. Putters” Visionstate Corp. To learn more, please contact: Visionstate Corp. John Putters, CEO Email: jputters@visionstate.com Tel: 587-985-2601 CHF Capital Markets Kathy Chapman Email: kc@chfir.com Tel: 416-868-1079 x 234 Twitter: @visionstate Facebook: @visionstate LinkedIn: Visionstate Corp. 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