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MIAX® Is Making Volatility Trading More Accessible To Retail Investors With Its Volatility Products: SPIKES Options, Futures, And ETFs

Benzinga

By Rachael Green, Benzinga With persistent inflation and the aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, the stock market in 2022 experienced its most volatile year since 2009. The S&P 500 has been on a shaky decline since January 2022, and despite a few short-lived rebounds, it was down 19.4% at the end of 2022. Intraday volatility — the percentage change in share price from market open to market close — averaged 1.84% in 2022, compared to its 40-year average of 1.3%. Since volatility is often negatively correlated with equities — when equity prices decline, volatility increases — using a volatility index to hedge portfolios with profitable trades based on volatility assumptions is becoming an increasingly popular way for investors to make lemonade out of lemons and turn market swings into profitable trades. To make this kind of volatility trading strategy accessible to more investors, MIAX, a technology-driven leader that builds and operates regulated exchanges, is developing a portfolio of trading products based on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (SPIKE). What the SPIKES Index does differently and why that matters MIAX collaborated with T3 Index to create products based on the SPIKES Index. The SPIKES Index is intended to provide an improved measure of equity market volatility and act as an alternative to the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s Volatility Index (VIX). The SPIKES Volatility Index tracks SPY options to measure the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR S&P 500 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), the most actively traded ETF in the world. By tracking SPY options rather than the SPX options, with the latter used by VIX, and by pulling pricing data from all 16 U.S. options exchanges rather than just the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), SPIKES seeks more accurate, real-time pricing data to use as a basis for its volatility measure. Its proprietary price-dragging technique for capturing live options prices also aims to offer more precise and stable index movements by using the pricing data from actual trades rather than approximating prices based on the midpoint of the bid-ask spread of the options. These methodology features and the fact that it updates every 100 milliseconds rather than every 15 seconds are among the key reasons MIAX built its ecosystem of volatility trading products around the SPIKES Index. SPIKES Options and Futures While investors cannot invest directly in the SPIKES Index, MIAX offers a portfolio of products based on the index that traders can use to trade their volatility assumptions. The SPIKES options and futures offered by MIAX, turn volatility into a tradeable asset class. Trading in penny increments since October 1, 2022, SPIKES Options and Futures are designed to be more cost-efficient by offering the potential for reduced trading costs, tighter bid/ask spreads, and improved execution prices. Investors feeling anxious about current market conditions can use SPIKES Options (SPIKE) for downside protection by buying call options that could increase in value in the event of a market decline. In futures trading, investors can hedge their positions with SPIKES Futures (SPK): when taking a long position in S&P futures, they can buy long SPIKES Futures to hedge against potential losses since the volatility index is negatively correlated with the market. Investors, however, are not limited to hedging strategies. SPIKES Futures can also be used to trade term structure. Term structure refers to the relationship between implied volatility and time to expiration in futures contracts. If futures prices are trending up, an upward-sloping term structure suggests that volatility is currently lower than it’s anticipated to be in the future. If futures prices are trending down, a downward-sloping term structure suggests volatility is currently higher than it’s anticipated to be in the future. For traders, then, a basic term structure strategy is to buy futures during downward slopes (when expected future volatility is lower) and sell (or short) them during upward slopes (when expected future volatility is higher). SPIKES Volatility ETFs The latest addition to the SPIKES ecosystem, Convexity Shares 1x SPIKES Futures ETF (SPKX) and Convexity Shares Daily 1.5x SPIKES Futures ETF (SPKY), launched on August 16, 2022. Intended as an alternative way for traders to hedge or capitalize on volatility, the SPKX and SPKY seek to match the performance of the SPIKE Front 2 Futures Index, which tracks the returns from a daily rolling long position in the SPIKES Futures contracts traded on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX™). This article originally published on Benzinga here. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. The information contained in this document is the proprietary information of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), however its accuracy and completeness is not expressly nor implicitly guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information in this document is provided for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for financial or legal advice. The information herein is presented as is and without representations or warranties of any kind. MIH shall not be liable for loss or damage, direct, indirect or consequential, arising from any use of this information. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Copies are available from your broker, by calling 1-888-OPTIONS or from The Options Clearing Corporation at www.theocc.com. No statement within this document should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or futures contract or to provide investment advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

January 31, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

BEBUZEE, INC. (OTC: ENGA) Readies for Imminent Beta Test Launch of Proprietary mobile “SuperApp” & Complimentary Website

Engage Mobility, Inc.

McapMediaWire -- The executive management team of Bebuzee, Inc. (OTC: ENGA ) announced today that the corporation’s Cayman Islands-based development team has entered into the final stages of preparation for a beta launch of its revolutionary “SuperApp” and complimentary website. Bebuzee’s proprietary SuperApp and mirror marketplace website. The Company recently said that it is poised to enter the revenue rich multi-billion super app market with its launch of the first super app focusing on western countries… now the website of the super app is about to be launched as the migration of the App and website to new servers is completed. Bebuzee’s App may be the first super app produced in and aimed at users in the West. “This is a critical milestone in the history of Bebuzee as we aim to offer a truly unique and unrivaled offering in the mobile application ecosystem,” stated Bebuzee founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Onyero. “Our core development team has worked tirelessly to reach this important beta testing stage and I have complete faith in our team’s abilities to bring us to the next stage - a full public launch of the SuperApp and marketplace website,” he continued. Founded in 2012, Bebuzee was conceived with the core mission of developing new composable applications and architecture strategies to power new digital business opportunities across a wide swath of disparate industries and adjacent markets. Bebuzee management anticipates that the beta launch will occur in the next few weeks. Mr. Onyero noted. The beta launch will initially be focused on the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, with preliminary plans to expand to Africa, Asia, Australia and South America as the beta phase progresses and circumstances warrant. Bebuzee, Inc. (OTC: ENGA) Based in Miami, Florida with offices in George Town, Cayman Islands, Bebuzee. offers a unique, proprietary video-sharing platform and streaming service that allows our members to watch a wide variety of content such as movies, series, documentaries and talk shows on any internet-connected device. Bebuzee’s technology scans the world’s news, features and information flow to give its dedicated readers the best of the Internet in one place. A one-stop platform for breaking news, interesting and important blogs, videos, and photos. Bebuzee offers an addictive resource for those millions of people without time to scavenge the Internet and other sources for news and information. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, about Bebuzee, Inc. and the company’s industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the proposed terms of the shares, the completion, timing, and size of the proposed offering of the shares, and the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the proposed offering of the shares are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “going to,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Snap cautions you that the foregoing may not include all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Bebuzee has based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on its current expectations and projections about future events and trends, including its financial outlook and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, that it believes may affect the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties related to: Bebuzee’s financial performance; the lack of historical profitability; the ability to generate and sustain positive cash flow; the ability to attract and retain users, publishers, and advertisers; competition and new market entrants; managing Bebuzee’s international expansion and growth and future expenses; compliance with new laws, regulations, and executive actions; the ability to maintain, protect, and enhance Bebuzee’s intellectual property; the ability to succeed in existing and new market segments; the ability to attract and retain qualified and key personnel; the ability to repay outstanding debt; future acquisitions, divestitures or investments; and the potential adverse impact of climate change, natural disasters, and health epidemics, as well as risks, uncertainties. In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that Bebuzee believes to be reasonable as of this date. Bebuzee undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Contact Bebuzee, Inc. 801 Brickell Avenue 8th Floor Miami, FL 33131 www.Bebuzee.com press@bebuzee.com Contact Details Bebuzee, Inc. Joseph Onyero. press@bebuzee.com Company Website http://www.bebuzee.com/

January 31, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

XCPCNL Business Services Marks 40% gain on announcing it will add ChatGPT creator OpenAI to it’s SaaS platform CSEP

XCPCNL Business Services Corporation

McapMediaWire -- XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC: XCPL ), a venture development business that leverages knowledge, skill, and experience in the consumer products industry rose more than 45% Monday morning(and initially jumped up as 69%) following an announcement that it will add ChatGPT creator OpenAI to it’s SaaS platform CSEP. The company also traded over 161 million shares and had $133,000 in volume. The company will boost the role of artificial intelligence in generating customer insights and customer service rep dialogue to better engage consumers at client call centers. Centiment - SENTIMENT VISUALIZATION TOOL ( Tech example - Please view from a computer, you will see the arrows to scroll at the bottom, then scroll up and down) Customer Service Call Centers struggle with scheduling and a disinterested and high turnover workforce, adequate technologies give them a fighting chance, CSEP overlayed with OpenAI sloves an age old problem, but increasing sentiment and providing a positive experience to customers, we are on the cutting edge and look forward to launching this exciting revenue driven nationwide”, said CEO Tim Matthews. XCPCNL Business Services Corporation (OTC Pink: XCPL) encourages shareholders to visit their corporate Twitter account at https://twitter.com/RealXCPCNL. Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: This press release may include, and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may have, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements regarding possible business combinations and the financing thereof and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions, as they relate to our management team or us, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filing with the Over-the-Counter Market ("OTC"). All subsequent written or forward-looking oral statements attributable to persons or us acting on our behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. About XCPCNL Charlotte, NC-based XCPCNL Business Services is a venture development business that leverages its knowledge, skills, and experience in the consumer products industry. Our primary mission is to provide marketing, technology, and other business services to fast-growing consumer product companies and big-box retailers. XCPCNL is a minority-owned and controlled firm. To learn more about our businesses, services, and opportunities, please contact: info@xcpcnl.com. To learn more about XPCNL, visit www.xcpcnl.com. For Inquiries: Email: ir@xcpcnl.com Contact Details Tim Matthews ir@xcpcnl.com Company Website http://www.xcpcnl.com/

January 31, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Hosts Global Partners at 2023 Virtual Conference

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, a leading provider of communications, cloud and networking solutions tailored to customers’ industries, is hosting its global partner conference on February 8 th and 9 th 2023. Following the success of the past year’s Connex events, this year’s Connex23 conference will again take to a virtual stage, enabling maximum participation from partners around the world. Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners will have the chance to hear first-hand from CEO, Jack Chen and his executive and management teams about how Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise will help them to drive sustainable business for their companies and customers. Solutions specialists will demonstrate new product roadmaps and show how Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise can help partners and end-customers achieve tangible business outcomes by making everything connect thanks to Advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity and platforms, and the Internet of Things. Continuing its vertical focus, Connex23 will reveal Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise’s plans for further innovation across the healthcare, education, government, transportation, energy and utilities markets. “Businesses on their path to digital transformation are embracing new technologies and models to boost their business outcomes through increased employee and customer collaboration with an enhanced user experience.” comments Rukmini Glanard, Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Services and Marketing. “We are offering an increased portfolio of value-added services to help accelerate this move to cloud subscription and as a Service business models.” Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is continuing to focus on supporting its global ecosystem of 3,400 business partners and its worldwide base of over a million customers. The management will demonstrate how the company is using flexible and agile methods, which have been successfully implemented over the last year, to go the extra mile to enable complex opportunities, manage industry shortages and support business continuity for partners and end customers on an hourly and daily basis. “The theme for this year’s event is ‘Technology for Good’. This underlines the importance of how our people, our partners, and our secure solutions work hand-in-hand to create and deliver positive outcomes, good for people, good for business and good for the environment. Technology can help individuals and companies to be better connected, to collaborate in more innovative and productive ways.” said Rukmini Glanard. About Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivers the customised technology experiences enterprises need to make everything connect. ALE provides digital-age networking, communications and cloud solutions with services tailored to ensure customers’ success, with flexible business models in the cloud, on premises, and hybrid. All solutions have built-in security and limited environmental impact. Over 100 years of innovation have made Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a trusted advisor to more than a million customers all over the world. With headquarters in France and 3,400 business partners worldwide, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise achieves an effective global reach with a local focus. Press Contacts Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Global Press Carine Bowen press@al-enterprise.com Contact Details Fox Agency Katherine Skidmore +44 20 3750 6688 katherine@fox.agency Company Website https://www.al-enterprise.com/

January 31, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Volatus Aerospace Completes Acquisition of Empire Drone in New York

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has finalized the arms-length acquisition of New York based Empire Drone Company LLC. The acquisition, first announced November 28 th, 2022, provides Volatus with expanded distribution for drone technologies in the American Market and a corresponding increase in gross margin performance for all US sales. “The addition of this company adds approximately $2.3M in trailing proforma revenue with an estimated 7% proforma EBITDA,” said Abhinav Singhvi, Chief Financial Officer for Volatus Aerospace. “The ability to support our US sales with domestic inventory and support is also expected to improve general gross margin, inventory turnover, and make our logistics management more efficient.” Under the terms of the agreement, Volatus will purchase 100% of the company for a cash consideration USD$300,000 on Closing; (ii) issuance of 721,538 common shares at a deemed price of CDN$0.65 per common share on closing; and (iii) subject to certain revenue milestones 12 months after closing, issue up to an additional 721,538 common shares at a deemed floor price of CDN$0.65 per common share or 30 days VWAP on first anniversary from closing, whichever is higher. Volatus Aerospace distributes products and services in Canada under the Volatus Aerospace, OmniView Tech, MVT Geo-solutions, Canadian Air National, and Synergy Aviation brands; in the USA under the Volatus Aerospace USA, ConnexiCore, and Empire Drone Brands; in South America under the Volatus Aerospace LATAM brands; and in European Markets under the Volatus Aerospace UK, and iRed Remote Sensing brands. *Non-IFRS measure. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") should not be construed as alternatives to comprehensive loss or income determined in accordance with IFRS. EBITDA does not have any standardized meaning under IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. The Company defines EBITDA as IFRS net loss excluding interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense. The Company believes that EBITDA is a meaningful financial metric as it measures cash generated from operations which the Company can use to fund working capital requirements, service future interest and principal debt repayments and fund future growth initiatives. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; and meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 514-447-7986 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

January 31, 2023 07:43 AM Eastern Standard Time

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CapitalGainsReport: Sub-Penny Stocks Poised to Pop (RDAR, AITX, MONI, SAPX)

CapitalGainsReport - Market & Financial News Commentary

When it comes to investing in penny stocks and making money, the sub pennies can be a veritable gold mine. Investors witness significant movements in sub-penny stocks every week. When the stock price is that low, even a.001 movement can result in massive gains. What happens over the next week for penny stock traders could present market-moving events that set the tone for the rest of the first quarter. The next Fed meeting, the FOMC press conference, and the January Fed rate decision are additional events that will be in the spotlight in addition to the significant earnings reports and guidance. With that said, here are 4 sub-penny OTC stocks that may be in position to pop. Be sure to put these stocks on your watchlist today. Raadr Inc. (OTC: RDAR) is an innovative software and technology company that offers cutting-edge solutions to identify and stop cyberbullying and cyberharassment on social media platforms. Raadr’s products allow children, parents, school districts, and law enforcement to monitor bullying and other threatening behavior across social media and the metaverse in real time. Using real-time monitoring across all significant social media platforms and the metaverse to report cyberbullying, suicidal thoughts, and threatening behavior, RAADR Parental 2.0, a parental monitoring and student reporting social media application, enables parents to protect children. The business announced updates to its RAADR Parental 2.0 application in a press release on January 24. "We are pleased to announce that after much effort and perseverance on behalf of the entire RAADR development team, we have completed stage one of the RAADR application development and are ready to launch," said Samed Nisar, project manager. The latest Android version of the RAADR app is already available as early access on the Google Play Store for internal beta testers. As of January 24th, the final version of the app will be live for the public. The Apple iOS version of the RAADR app is currently being reviewed by the App Store. The company anticipates that this process will be completed by the end of January and that the app will be available to the general public on IOS shortly after. "This is a huge day for the company and its investors, shareholders, supporters, and believers!" said RDAR CEO Jacob DiMartino. “We are laser-focused on getting our app into the hands of as many parents using Android devices as possible! We are looking forward to getting the IOS approval very soon as well." With 73% of school students believing they have experienced bullying in their lifetime and 44% believing they have experienced bullying in the past 30 days, cyberbullying continues to be a major issue for students, parents, and school administrators. RDAR finally offers a solution for combating the issue of cyberbullying. As pressure from parents, teachers, administrators, and the government continues to grow, cyberbullying is an issue that needs to be addressed. Add RDAR to your watchlist for potential breakouts for 2023. Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC: AITX) is a global leader in AI-powered enterprise security and productivity solutions. AITX is a pioneer in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that enable businesses to gain new insights, solve complex problems, and fuel new business ideas. On January 25th, AITX, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., announced its support for the agreement made between ASIS International and Circadian Risk, Inc., to deliver the security organizations' "Physical Asset Protection Standard" as a SaaS-based assessment within Circadian Risk's Enhanced Solutions Risk Suite. Circadian Risk develops software that enables security experts to proactively lower potential risks to people and property. Their vulnerability assessment tools offer a thorough, in-depth analysis as well as corrective measures for each potential problem. ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters worldwide, ASIS International is regarded as the best source for learning, networking, standards, and research. Moon Equity Holdings Corp. (OTC: MONI) was created with the focus of acquiring companies in the fintech and crypto industries. The company's goal is to enhance the profitability of these companies, which in turn will increase their shareholder value. The company has created a platform known as BitGift that allows users to send personalized BitGift virtual crypto gift cards. Any recipient of their virtual BitGift card will have flexibility in choosing how to use their BitGift card. It can be invested directly into the cryptocurrency of their choice, converted to another cryptocurrency, held inside the MONI BitGift hot wallet, or transferred out to another hot wallet of their choice. The stock saw significant gains on Monday, going up as high as 15% before 11 a.m. on Monday's trading session. Seven Arts Entertainment Inc. (OTC:SAPX) is a media and entertainment company, is creating a diverse portfolio of intellectual properties for the music and film industries. The most recent SAPX update stated that they had signed an affiliate agreement with 4D FüN. A disruptive techn4D FüN is a disruptive technology firm that specializes in immersive volumetric technologies, NFTs, spatial computing, VR, AR, XR experiences, and gaming artificial intelligence. Seven Arts CEO Jason Black said, "I'm very excited for Seven Arts to be working with 4D FüN. Their company is at the forefront of virtual reality experiences, and their utilization of blockchain technology makes them truly cutting edge. Our investments in 4D FüN will also serve to exponentially increase Seven Arts' overall value as well." CapitalGainsReport is a financial website and newsletter for investors seeking nanocap and microcap opportunities. Please join our free newsletter at CapitalGainsReport.com Contact Details CapitalGainsReport Mark McKelvie +1 585-301-7700 markrmckelvie@gmail.com Company Website https://capitalgainsreport.com/

January 31, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Oasys to be Listed on Leading Japanese Crypto Exchange, bitbank

Oasys

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 January 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain built by gamers for gamers, is excited to announce its upcoming listing on bitbank, a leading Japanese crypto exchange. This listing will further enhance the liquidity and accessibility of the Oasys network, which is already listed on five centralised exchanges, OKX, Kucoin, Bybit, Gate, and Huobi. The listing on bitbank will provide more opportunities for the investors to trade OAS tokens in the Japanese market and for Japanese gamers to play blockchain games from all around the world. According to statistics by Newzoo 1, Japan is renowned for having the third-largest gaming market in the world after the U.S. and China, and it is also a market with a huge potential for blockchain gaming. The Japanese government has been proactively supporting the development and promotion of blockchain technology, and as the interest and adoption of digital assets continues to grow, it is expected that a greater number of Japanese gamers will start to embrace blockchain games. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: "We are thrilled to be listed on bitbank and to have the opportunity to expand our reach to the Japanese gaming market, which we see as having a tremendous potential for blockchain gaming. Our goal has always been to provide a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience on the blockchain, and this listing will allow us to do that for even more gamers in Japan." Atsushi Kuwabara, Head of Business Development, bitbank, said: “As Oasys is a game-focused blockchain, we expect them to build a foundation that will fully engage the game industry and lead to the expansion of the GameFi ecosystem. We selected Oasys in the hope that it would become known to many as a blockchain project originating from Japan that is taking on global challenges, and that it would inspire game developers to enter the web3 space." The OAS token has several utilities within the Oasys ecosystem, including the payment of gas fees for transactions on the platform, participation in Oasys’s decentralised governance process, allowing token holders to be involved in key decisions at Oasys, receipt of staking rewards for participating in the Oasys network, and payment for NFTs and other ecosystem-related products and services. The Oasys team looks forward to this listing and the opportunities it will bring for the growth and development of the blockchain gaming industry in Japan. _______________________________________________ 1 Market Statistics by Newzoo https://newzoo.com/insights/rankings/top-10-countries-by-game-revenues Important Notice This press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute or serve as an offer to purchase or sell securities to any person in any jurisdiction. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames About bitbank bitbank was founded in May 2014 for the steady spread of crypto assets such as Bitcoin. In July 2015, bitbank launched a bitcoin futures exchange, called bitbank Trade (until April 2019) for the first time in Japan of this kind of service. In March 2017, bitbank launched the crypto asset spot trading exchange "bitbank.cc" and is growing as the largest exchange by its spot trading volume. The founder, Noriyuki Hirosue, also has some other leading roles of essential organizations in the industry such as the director of Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (Self-Regulatory Organization), and the chairman of Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association. Contact Details Oasys Media Contact oasys@wachsman.com Company Website https://www.oasys.games/

January 30, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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10 Best Penny Cryptocurrency to Invest in 2023 - Top Tokens Under $1

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In simple terms, a penny cryptocurrency is a digital token that trades for less than $1. Some investors are attracted to penny cryptocurrencies not only for their entry low price but also for the growth potential on offer. In this guide, we reveal the 10 best penny crypto to buy today. We have included some top upcoming crypto projects that are selling their native digital tokens for less than $1 via discounted presale campaigns. The 10 Best Penny Cryptocurrencies to Buy Today These are the top 10 penny cryptocurrency to buy in 2023. Meta Masters Guild - Overall Best Penny Crypto to Buy Now Fight Out - Web3 Integrated Fitness App With Crypto Rewards C+Charge - EV Charging App Accepting Crypto Payments Robotera - Immersive Metaverse Game With Robot Avatars and Virtual Land Calvaria - Penny Cryptocurrency Powering a New NFT Card Game Lucky Block - Innovative Blockchain Casino Backed by a Penny Cryptocurrency Basic Attention Token - Cryptocurrency Aiming to Revolutionize the Digital Advertising Industry Dogecoin - Popular Meme Coin Used for Online Payments Tron - Crypto Project Aiming to Decentralize the Web Fetch.ai - Open-Source Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem Run Using Autonomous Agents Analyzing the Best Crypto Under a Penny to Invest in Finding the best penny crypto to invest in is not an easy task - especially when considering that there are thousands of digital tokens that are trading below $1. Read on to find out more about the best penny cryptocurrencies that have the potential to explode. 1. Meta Masters Guild (MEMAG) - Overall Best Penny Crypto to Buy Now MEMAG is an ERC-20 token and the native cryptocurrency of Meta Masters Guild - an upcoming web3 gaming ecosystem. This crypto project is building a platform that will feature a wide range of games designed primarily for smartphone users. Furthermore, to incentivize its users, Meta Masters Guild also capitalizes on the play-to-earn mechanism. Meaning, investors will be able to collect crypto rewards by playing the games available on Meta Masters Guild. On top of this, players will also be able to own their in-game assets. According to the project's whitepaper, players will be rewarded with digital tokens called 'GEMs'. However, these tokens can be converted to MEMAG in order to carry out any transactions within this gaming ecosystem. MEMAG tokens can also be used to pay for in-game NFTs and can be staked to earn passive income. Meta Masters Guild has already started selling MEMAG tokens via a seven-round presale. The presale commenced in January 2023 and has successfully completed the first three stages. As of writing, MEMAG is in the fourth phase of its presale and has raised over $2 million. At this stage, investors can buy MEMAG tokens for just $0.016. Once the presale ends, Meta Masters Guild plans to roll out three exciting mobile-based crypto games. The first is titled ‘Meta Kart Racers,’ a PvP racing game that the platform is developing in collaboration with Gamearound. The second is the 'NFT Raid' – a fantasy fighting game. The third is a metaverse, Meta Masters World, that will allow players to explore a new gaming universe. To get started with any of these games, players will need to purchase Meta Masters Guild NFTs using MEMAG tokens. With its mobile-focused gaming platform, MEMAG is already cementing its popularity in the M2E world and has positioned itself as one of the best penny cryptocurrencies with potential to explode in 2023. Visit MEMAG Presale 2. Fight Out - Web3 Integrated Fitness App With Crypto Rewards Fight Out is a new crypto project that aims to innovate the fitness app industry. The project has created a move-to-earn app, complete with personalized workout plans and on-demand training sessions. This app will also allow its users to monitor their fitness journey and keep track of their progress. Fight Out rewards users with REPS tokens for completing fitness activities using the app. But, the main in-app currency of the Fight Out ecosystem is a new token named FGHT. Instead of following a monthly or yearly payment plan, Fight Out has devised a staking-based subscription system. This means that investors need to stake their FGHT tokens in order to gain access to the Fight Out app. The Fight Out presale offers an opportunity for investors to buy FGHT tokens at a hugely discounted price. As of writing, FGHT tokens are available for much less than $1 - at just $0.018 per coin. The price of the token will gradually increase as the presale progresses. With FGHT tokens, investors can not only subscribe to the Fight Out app, but they will also be able to get access to the brand's gyms and work spaces - which are just some of the future roadmap targets of this project. Furthermore, the Fight Out app will also incorporate web3 elements. This means that users will be able to explore the Fight Out metaverse with their own avatar that accurately represents their own physical attributes. Users will also be able to enter competitions within the Fight Out metaverse and gain rewards for their achievements. Visit Fight Out Presale 3. C+Charge - EV Charging App Accepting Crypto Payments C+Charge has set out to revolutionize the EV charging payments industry with the use of blockchain technology. To achieve its mission, the project has developed a comprehensive ecosystem that is powered by its native token, CCHG. The project has also designed an intuitive app that will allow investors to pay for EV charges via CCHG tokens. Importantly, C+Charge will also reward its users with carbon credit tokens in return for using its app. The app also integrates a number of useful features for EV drivers. For instance, the app has a geolocation feature that EV owners can use to find their nearest charging station. Additionally, the app will also display real-time pricing and allow users to track their carbon credit balances. C+Charge is still in its development stage; nevertheless, it has already entered into strategic partnerships with leading companies in the EV sector, such as Flowcarbon, Phihong, and more. The project is also selling CCHG tokens via presale, and investors can buy this cryptocurrency for just $0.013 as of writing. Considering the real-life utility of C+Charge, the CCHG token is widely touted as the best penny crypto to buy this year. Visit C+Charge Presale 4. RobotEra - Immersive Metaverse Game With Robot Avatars RobotEra is designing a metaverse gaming platform that integrates NFTs and P2E mechanics. With RobotEra, investors will be able to own virtual pieces of land and create their own gaming experiences. Moreover, all in-game assets in the RobotEra metaverse will be available as unique NFTs on the blockchain. RobotEra launched its native token, TARO, in November 2022. Investors can access this token via RobotEra's presale website at the price of $0.02 per coin. The presale is still in stage one; however, RobotEra has already successfully sold close to 40 million TARO tokens. RobotEra's metaverse game offers players complete autonomy over what they wish to do with their virtual land. They can acquire resources from the metaverse, build structures or services, and monetize them. Furthermore, RobotEra also comes with many other unique features, such as robot companions and a shared metaverse. TARO tokens will function as the main transactional currency of the RobotEra ecosystem. When taking into account the growing demand for virtual land NFTs, many market analysts deem TARO as one of the most promising penny cryptocurrencies of 2023. Visit RobotEra Presale 5. Calvaria - Penny Cryptocurrency Powering a New NFT Card Game Calvaria is another emerging crypto project built around the play-to-earn concept. It is a game of strategy that is played using cards - which are designed as NFTs. Players will compete against each other by collecting the most capable cards in terms of traits, as well as dealing them strategically. Upon winning games, Calvaria rewards its players with RIA tokens. Perhaps, the biggest attraction of Calvaria is that it allows its players to own their NFT cards and other in-game assets. The value of these NFT cards varies depending on their unique traits and attributes. Those interested in Calvaria can also try out the game for free. However, to start monetizing their time on Calvaria, players will need to purchase RIA tokens and start collecting NFT cards. This will also enable players to enter battles. Calvaria has just finished the presale of its RIA tokens. The presale was hugely successful, raising over $3 million. By February 2023, Calvaria plans to list its RIA token on leading crypto exchanges, such as BKEX. Visit Calvaria 6. Lucky Block - Innovative Blockchain Casino Backed by a Penny Cryptocurrency Next on up this list of the best crypto under $1 to buy right now is LBLOCK. This is the native penny cryptocurrency of the Lucky Block ecosystem - which specializes in blockchain gaming services. The much-anticipated launch of the Lucky Block casino in late 2022 has not disappointed, with waves of new player accounts being opened each and every day. One of the main attractions is that, unlike traditional casinos, Lucky Block does not ask players for any personal information when signing up. Instead, players can join with nothing more than an email address - which ensures complete anonymity. Not only that, but Lucky Block stands out in the payments department, with withdrawals being approved instantly - with no limits in place like many of its competitors. In addition to a sports betting facility, Lucky Block offers thousands of classic games, including but not limited to blackjack, dice, video poker, slots, roulette, and live dealers. The LBLOCK token offers unparalleled exposure to the growth of Lucky Block and thus - is one of the best penny cryptocurrencies for 2023. Visit Lucky Block 7. Basic Attention Token - Cryptocurrency Aiming to Revolutionize the Digital Advertising industry Basic Attention Token, or BAT, is a digital token that is used to pay for services and rewards on the Brave browser. For those unaware, Brave is an open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers, increasing privacy and security for users. According to Brave, the browser passed the milestone of 50 million monthly active users in 2022. Furthermore, Brave uses an attention-based model, and it rewards users for their engagement with BAT tokens. This way, Brave offers personalized digital advertisements to consumers who are actually interested in the product. And crucially, the browser doesn't gather the user's data to offer targeted advertisements. With this approach, Brave has created a win-win situation for both users and marketers. This places BAT as the best penny crypto for those who prefer anonymous browsing and want to support the Brave ecosystem. As of writing, BAT tokens are trading for around $0.30. 8. Dogecoin - Popular Meme Coin Used for Online Payments Dogecoin is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency that has gained huge popularity in the market over the prior couple of years. As of writing, Dogecoin is priced at around $0.08 and thus has a low barrier to entry. Interestingly, although Dogecoin was initially marketed as a meme cryptocurrency, it has gained mainstream acceptance as a form of payment. This digital token has low fees, and fast processing times, which makes it a great cryptocurrency for day-to-day transactions. Today, Dogecoin is accepted as a payment option by online merchants, crypto casinos, and other platforms. Dogecoin has also received endorsements from celebrities, such as Elon Musk. This wide-scale acceptance is a factor that could potentially increase the value of Dogecoin in the long run. 9. Tron - Crypto Project Facilitating Decentralized Content Distribution Tron is an up-and-coming blockchain-based platform that aims to transform the entertainment industry. It seeks to create a global free content entertainment system, through blockchain and distributed storage technology. With Tron, content creators will not have to go through intermediaries to get paid, but they will be able to reach their audience directly and take payment in crypto. Additionally, Tron’s blockchain is seen as a secure, reliable, and efficient way to store data, which makes it attractive to businesses. TRX is the native digital token of the Tron platform and is used to pay for transactions, smart contracts, and dApps on this network. Moreover, TRX is trading at around $0.06 - which makes it a top penny cryptocurrency for 2023, especially for those with a tight budget. 10. Fetch.ai - Open-Source Peer-to-Peer Ecosystem Run Using Autonomous Agents Fetch.ai is a blockchain platform that aims to create a decentralized digital economy through the use of autonomous agents. These agents are digital entities that can perform tasks and make decisions on their own. By combining smart contracts and autonomous agents to build peer-to-peer apps, Fetch.ai removes the reliance on intermediaries, thereby reducing costs. Fetch.ai is being used in a number of practical applications, such as energy trading and logistics. Moreover, the platform has also established partnerships with a number of well-known companies and organizations, such as BMW and Cambridge University. These initiatives demonstrate that Fetch.ai has the potential for attaining real-world adoption. Fetch.ai takes payments for its services using FET tokens. Investors can also stake FET tokens to earn passive income. FET tokens can be purchased from leading crypto providers, such as eToro, for around $0.30 as of writing. What is Penny Crypto? Penny cryptocurrencies are digital assets that have a very low value - typically less than $1. Due to their extremely low prices, penny cryptocurrencies also offer the potential for high returns. However, penny cryptocurrencies also have the reputation of being notoriously volatile, and therefore, they are considered to be high-risk investments. Therefore, it is important for investors to research and evaluate penny cryptocurrencies before purchasing them. Should You Invest in Penny Crypto? All investments, including cryptocurrencies, carry a certain level of risk. However, investors can mitigate this risk by conducting sufficient research and understanding the fundamentals of their preferred digital tokens. In the section below, we discuss a variety of points that will help investors decide if penny cryptocurrencies are the right assets for their portfolio. High Growth Potential Even though penny cryptocurrencies are considered to be risky, history has shown that some of these digital assets have the potential to turn out to be worthwhile investments. As we discussed above, BAT is a prime example of a penny cryptocurrency that has since become a major player in the market. Similarly, some of the best emerging cryptocurrencies, such as MEMAG (Meta Masters Guild), and FHGT (Fight Out), also have high growth prospects when considering their unique propositions. Low Entry Barrier Since penny cryptocurrencies are priced low, it can be easier for investors with limited funds to purchase them during the current crypto winter. For instance, all of the cryptocurrencies we discussed today cost less than $1. This means that with just $100, investors can diversify their portfolio with multiple penny cryptocurrencies - thus mitigating the overall risk. Innovation Some of the best penny cryptocurrencies in the market are associated with new and innovative ideas, which can be exciting for investors to be a part of. For instance, Meta Masters Guild, Fight Out, and C+Charge are projects with cutting-edge products that offer real-life use cases. As such, many analysts argue that these are some of the best crypto under a penny that will explode in the upcoming years. Conclusion To summarize, our guide has discussed the advantages and risks of investing in penny cryptocurrencies. We have also revealed the top cryptocurrencies that are trading at less than $1 in the market right now. Looking to buy crypto under a penny now? From our research, MEMAG is perhaps the best penny crypto to buy in 2023. MEMAG is the native token of Meta Masters Guild, the world’s first mobile-focused web3 gaming ecosystem. As of writing, MEMAG tokens are priced at just $0.016. The MEMAG presale presents an opportunity for investors to buy this token at a discounted price before it begins trading on crypto exchanges. Visit MEMAG Presale FAQsWhat is the best crypto under a penny? MEMAG is widely considered the best penny crypto to buy right now. It is the native digital token of Meta Masters Guild, the world's first mobile gaming ecosystem. MEMAG tokens can be used to carry out transactions within Meta Masters Guild and also be staked to earn passive income. Which penny crypto will explode in 2023? Our market research suggests that MEMAG is the best penny cryptocurrency to invest in 2023. The token powers the upcoming Meta Masters Guild gaming ecosystem, specializing in high-quality and engaging titles. The platform is also the first in offering mobile-optimized web3 games with NFT-based assets. Which are the best crypto penny stocks to buy now? Cryptocurrency penny stocks are shares that typically trade for less than $5. However, there are not many crypto-related companies that can be categorized as penny stocks at the moment. Nevertheless, some of the cheapest crypto stocks to consider right now include Stronghold Digital Mining, Silvergate Capital, and Riot Platforms. Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

January 30, 2023 05:01 PM Eastern Standard Time

Record Put/Call Ratio — What’s Going On?

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Multiple headlines in the past few weeks highlighted record-high put/call ratios (PCRs), typically a bearish sentiment indicator. Investors may be growing increasingly bearish into 2023, but institutional traders know that other things could be going on too. The PCR is the number of put options traded divided by the number of call options traded for a given period of time. A PCR of 1 means the number of buyers of calls is the same as the number of buyers of puts. Over the past few weeks, the market has seen days with a PCR above 2.0 So What’s Going On? Not only are we in a bearish market with investors growing more cautious, but we are also seeing higher interest rates for the first time in years. Higher interest rates result in a more significant cost to carry long stock positions and price of options contracts (rho). Additionally, a down market has left large open interest in now deep-in-the-money (ITM) put options. This situation allows professional traders to target a specific type of arbitrage opportunity in which they target puts in high open interest contracts as part of a zero delta spread and then early exercise those puts. To explain, here’s an example of how this might work. Two traders target deep ITM, high open interest put strikes by crossing a 0 delta put spread (buying a 100 delta put while selling a 100 delta put as a net zero delta put spread) with each other (for the max value of that spread). The traders then early exercise the long puts on their spreads. Because assignments are given out randomly rather than directly to all those that are short that strike, each trader is only assigned one part of their spread. That leaves them with a short stock vs. a long 100 delta put. What Does This Mean for Me? From a market perspective, the volume associated with this professional arbitrage activity means that the PCR may be somewhat distorted as an indicator at the moment. More importantly, everyday investors should be aware of this activity, since the options they have sold may have a higher chance of being assigned. Here’s an example. You sold 10 contracts of a credit put spread in XYZ stock. The stock price falls below the short and long strike of the spread, implying that the spread may expire at maximum loss. However, prior to expiration, the 10 short put contracts are early assigned, where the original spread of -10 puts / +10 puts transforms into a +1,000 shares / long 10 puts position. The position still has defined risk but no immediate cause for alarm. However, now your account must have sufficient funds to own 1,000 shares of the underlying stock. If your account does not have sufficient funds to own the stock position, you will likely face a margin call that is due on the stock settlement date (2 business days after the assignment). In other words, your brokerage will request that you post sufficient funds. If you cover the margin call, you might carry the position. If you don’t, either you or your brokerage will want to immediately close the position. If you don’t meet the margin call by posting sufficient funds, you still have several options, including closing the position or exercising the long option. In a high-interest rate environment, another factor enters the frame. Even if you exercise the long put to flatten the stock position or if you sell the assigned stock, settlement of the exercise (or stock sale) is also 2 business days. Since you are reacting to an assignment that took place the previous day, you’ll face at least one business day where you will need to borrow funds to carry the long stock position. Worse, the settlement mismatch may occur over a weekend, meaning you must now borrow funds for 3 business days. And, even worse, a holiday would mean that you must unavoidably borrow funds for 4 days. In a low-interest-rate environment, borrowing money is obviously relatively cheap. You may not even notice the interest charge applied by the clearing broker, relative to the original known maximum loss of the trade. In a new high-interest rate environment, the consequences increase. If a 10-contract assignment translates into 1,000 shares of stock worth $300,000, and despite immediately closing the position, your settlement straddles a holiday weekend, you could end up with 4 days of interest at say, 8%. That’s over $250 in interest that would need to be factored in on top of the original maximum loss of the spread. Creating Strategies in an Ever Changing Market The new reality is, in this market of higher interest rates, early assignment on deep ITM options will happen more often. What can traders do to avoid the borrowing costs of early assignment? You can find strategies to avoid the borrowing costs of an early assignment. More active trade management often holds the key. Conduct regular scanning of winners and losers that have moved deeper ITM and might be prone to assignment. Take winners and losers off sooner by closing positions earlier. A good rule of thumb is to look for positions that are at or near 100 deltas on long and short strikes. Close those positions when they are at or near max loss or max gain before they have the chance to be early assigned. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Options AI Options AI support@optionsai.com Company Website https://www.optionsai.com/

January 30, 2023 02:16 PM Eastern Standard Time