Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ:TAOP), a provider of internet-based smart display screens, and a new-media ecosystem that enables targeted advertising and online retail, today announced that six powerful strategic investment institutions and independent investors, including Great Bay Capital Investment Limited, have took a stake in the Company, which will help the Company to realize its strategic transformation through developing its blockchain business and related financing projects, and to bring more development opportunities for the Company. TAOP aims to raise approximately $7.75 million through the issuance of 1,900,000 ordinary shares at a purchase price of $4.08 (average closing price for the 20-trading days…
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2020 proved to be a great year for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). The market saw more high-profile investors joining the party while a record number of companies went public through this unique structure. With a whopping US$80 billion raised by over 230 blank-cheque companies, SPAC IPOs not only represented approximately 50% of total IPO issuance in the US in 2020, the massive amount raised by SPACs even eclipsed traditional IPOs last year. SPAC Trend Continues To Heat Up While SPACs continue to be favoured by institutional and private investors alike in the US, they are also gaining momentum in…
Intertrust Group estimates cost to global private capital funds industry to meet investor demands is US$5.5bn over the next five years Private capital funds in China face growing demands for transparency as mainstream investors increasingly turn to the sector to chase the higher returns it offers, new research* from Intertrust N.V. (“Intertrust Group” or “Company”) [Euronext: INTER] reveals. Intertrust Group, a world leader in providing specialised administration services to clients in over 30 jurisdictions, estimates that around US$5.5 billion will need to be spent by the world’s private capital funds industry to meet these increasing demands over the next five…
Blockpass is excited to announce Vortex DeFi, the one-stop simplified DeFi Asset management web-based application, as its latest partner. This new strategic partnership will see Blockpass’ unique KYC solution used to secure Vortexdefi’s platform and upcoming Initial Dex Offering. The two companies will work together to ensure that regulations are adhered to in the strongest possible manner to secure the space as they grow and expand. Vortex DeFi is a web-based platform that works to realise any and all DeFi-related opportunities in one place. It is a one-stop gateway to manage your investments for protocols on Ethereum and Polka networks.…
BitFuFu, the world’s first crypto mining standardization platform, has been selected by crypto mining giant Bitmain to standardize the industry. The partnership is expected to collaborate to foster innovation in crypto mining. Bitmain will be supporting the BitFuFu platform with its mining resources, including machines, pools, and farms. BitFuFu, the first crypto mining standardization platform, officially announces a strategic partnership with Bitmain, the largest crypto mining company. Bitmain and BitFuFu will pool their resources to offer their worldwide clients standardized crypto mining services. These services will be backed by industry-leading networks and resources, including mining machines, pools, and farms. Bitmain…
– February 19 debut on Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Rojukiss International PCL (SET: KISS), an innovator in health and beauty and creator of brands ‘Rojukiss’, ‘PhDerma’, ‘Best Korea’, ‘Wonder Herb’ and ‘Sis2Sis’, will move forward with its expansion plans following today’s listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The Company is underlining its potential in the health and beauty industry, having invested in the creation of distinctive and innovative brands with wide-ranging consumer appeal as well as technology such as Mobile Skin Analysis, with both domestic and international sales channels, while setting goals for growth with a 3…
PALO ALTO, CA – (ACN Newswire) – Bitcoin Latinum, the next generation Bitcoin fork, is announcing the worldwide giveaway of a custom, new edition Tesla Roadster. As a tribute to honor the innovation of Tesla and Bitcoin Latinum, eight custom, new edition Tesla Roadsters will be created to celebrate Bitcoin Latinum’s milestones in coming to market later this year. The official giveaway entry form can be found on Bitcoin Latinum’s newly launched merchandise store. Bitcoin Latinum is an enhanced Bitcoin fork. The Bitcoin Latinum algorithm and infrastructure break barriers and speed limits that have prevented some virtual currencies from achieving practical, real-time…
Moonstake will hold a joint webinar with Tokenize Xchange and Merkle Science about “CENTRALIZED OR DECENTRALIZED – How can institutions ensure their digital assets are safe and secure” on 24th of Feb, 2021. It will be held from 3PM Singapore time. It has been a remarkable year in which the cryptocurrency rose and some central banks together with financial institutions have started to recognise the potential of the cryptocurrency digital market, and are trying to adapt it at a country level. However with the massive price surge and adoption, the need to secure the digital assets has become ever more…
Bityard, the world’s leading crypto derivative exchange, has teamed up with Paxful, a global peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, to provide convenient payment methods for Bityard users to buy Bitcoin with over 150 fiat currencies, enabling global investors to make deposits at Bityard using local fiat money. Paxful also offers Bityard users multiple ways to purchase cryptocurrency, including bank transfer, domestic wire, online wallets, gif cards and more. Fiat currencies available for Bityard users to buy crypto assets include the Russian Ruble (RUB), Vietnamese Dong (VND), Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), Nigerian Naira (NGN), Colombian Peso (COP), British Pound (GBP), Mexican Peso (MXN), Canadian…
Provides Innovative and High-end Technologies with Mission to Create Healthy Environments IBI Group Holdings Limited (HKG:1547), a building contractor focused on providing renovation services as main contractor for property projects in the private sector in Hong Kong and Macau, has officially announced the launch of its subsidiary, Building Solutions Limited, with the mission to create healthy, productive and efficient environments through the use of innovative and high tech solutions. BSL is a solutions provider that offers innovative products and solutions aimed at enhancing the performance and well-being of the built environment. With its focus on air quality and green technologies,…
DCH Auriga, one of the largest healthcare distributors in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce it has been selected by the Hong Kong Department of Health to exclusively manage the storage and delivery of the Sinovac vaccine in Hong Kong. Under the agreement, DCH Auriga Hong Kong Ltd. will leverage its specialty cold chain expertise and unique healthcare-dedicated infrastructure for the safe and timely distribution of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. Tim Collins, the CEO of DCH Auriga said, “We are honoured by the continued trust and support of the Hong Kong Department of Health and for the opportunity to leverage…
Lever Style Corporation (HKG:1346) announced the acquisition of Champion System Limited (“Champion System”). Champion System is a Hong Kong-founded apparel brand with global appeal that is sold in the US, all over Europe, Asia and Australia. Champion System’s custom technical apparel has been of worn by Hong Kong, New Zealand and Malaysia’s Olympic teams, National and World Champions, and recreational athletes of all levels. Lever Style’s versatile multi-country platform now produces a full range of men’s and women’s apparel in a wide variety of textiles. The new acquisition builds Lever Style’s specialist production capabilities in the rapidly-growing global active wear…
The office portfolio delivered a mild growth in rental income Retail environment continued to be impacted by COVID-19 pandemic Remain cautious on the outlook for 2021 Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (HKG:2778), the owner of Three Garden Road and Langham Place, announces its financial results for year ended 31 December 2020. Summary of financial results FY 2020 FY 2019 Change Total Rental Income (HK$ mil) 2,633 2,778 – 5.2% Net Property Income (HK$ mil) 2,347 2,481 – 5.4% Distributable Income (HK$ mil) 1,554 1,648 – 5.7% Distribution per unit (HK$) 0.2500 0.2662 – 6.1% 31 Dec 2020 31 Dec 2019…
Today the Blockpass Foundation is excited to introduce a new initiative, developed based on customer feedback and requests, designed to improve liquidity for $PASS users. At Blockpass our main goal is the provision of faster, simpler and more efficient KYC and AML services, taking the pain out of regulatory compliance, but we also aim to provide as engaging and rewarding experience as possible around this mission. In order for us to be happy with the service and options provided by Blockpass, our users have to be happy. As such, we have listened to the feedback and questions of our excellent…
Co-founder of Market Rebellion Pete is a contributor to both CNBC’s “Halftime Report” https://www.cnbc.com/halftime/ and “Fast Money” https://www.cnbc.com/fast-money/ Dallas, TX, Feb 18, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – via NewMediaWire — NaturalShrimp, Inc., (OTCQB:SHMP), an aquaculture Company which has developed and patented the first commercially operational Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for shrimp, announced today that it has appointed Peter Najarian to its advisory board. “We could not be more pleased to have Pete join our advisory board at such a pivotal time in the company’s history,” said Gerald Easterling, CEO of NaturalShrimp. “Pete is arguably one of the most seasoned capital market and entrepreneurial thought…
Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS) (“Focus”), a leading partnership of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms, announced today that its partner firm Connectus Wealth Advisers (“Connectus”) is launching its groundbreaking Excelerate with Connectus program (“Excelerate”). Combining Focus’ institutional knowledge and scale advantages with the power of a dedicated productivity team, Excelerate will enable Connectus advisers globally to deliver an exceptional client experience while achieving substantial operating efficiencies. Excelerate is a highly curated program that leverages long-standing relationships with premier service providers already used extensively by Focus’ 71 partner firms. A distinctive feature of Excelerate is the power of smart technology,…
Seascape Network, NFT and DeFi gaming platform supported by Binance, has unveiled its native NFT Store with their NFTs named Scapes, complete with minting and staking capabilities. Users are now able to mint or stake Seascape NFTs on their currently released games, or collect the NFTs as collector’s items. In redefining the traditional sense of NFTs, Seascape Network, a gaming platform founded upon NFT and DeFi economies, has officially launched its homegrown NFT store. This announcement follows the successful launch of its native token, Crowns, or CWS. The new development marks another milestone for the Binance-backed NFT and DeFi gaming…
HKVAX, the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange Limited, has officially announced working with KYC-Chain to facilitate the on-boarding of customers to the exchange. With the support of its proprietary technology, KYC-Chain hopes to provide HKVAX and its clients with an outstanding and secure on-boarding experience. KYC-Chain is enabled to provide live API integrations to government databases with real-time data updates every 24 hours, including the authentication of business information for 139 different countries, representing more than 160 million companies, and data checks from over 10,000 data source points. “With the world becoming increasingly involved with digital finance, identification and safeguarding…
Synopsis 2021: The Global DeFi & Digital Economy Summit will be held on February 20 and 21, with the support of the Commission on Blockchain Technologies and Digital Economy of the all-Russian public organization Investment Russia. Theta.tv, the popular next-generation blockchain streaming platform, will air the event. Synopsis 2021 gathers over 50 speakers from around the world, prominent experts in the blockchain industry, regulations, and digital economy. These speakers will be responding to the issues live, helping to understand what the industry will face next, sharing achievements and focusing on new trends. Of special note, representatives from Xangle will share…
TOKYO, Feb 17, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) today announced its 2020 Consolidated Financial Results. – 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements and summary https://www.sdk.co.jp/assets/files/english/ir/library/fss2020-4q.pdf About Showa Denko K.K. Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE: 4004, ADR: SHWDY) is a major manufacturer of chemical products serving heavy industry to computers and electronics. Our Petrochemicals segment provides cracker products such as ethylene and propylene; Chemicals provides high-performance gases and chemicals to semicon and other industries; Inorganics provides ceramic products: alumina, abrasives, refractory/graphite electrodes and fine carbons. Aluminum provides aluminum materials and high-value-added fabricated aluminum; Electronics provides HD media, compound semiconductors such as ultra high-bright…