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Blockchain Solutions Provider ChainUp to Sponsor Morpheus Labs’ Web3 Sandbox Hackathon

ChainUp

ChainUp Group, a blockchain technology solutions provider, today announced its sponsorship of Morpheus Labs ’ Web3 Sandbox Hackathon in Singapore. The event is the year's most prominent blockchain hackathon and will take place from 20 – 28 July 2022 in conjunction with Singapore Blockchain Week, organized by the Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS). At the same time, the company also announced it has joined the BAS. As part of its mission to promote blockchain adoption and drive industry development, ChainUp is stepping up efforts to build a resilient and robust blockchain ecosystem in Singapore, Asia’s top cryptocurrency hub. In joining BAS, ChainUp will be part of the blockchain community in Singapore to engage other industry players to collectively propel the growth of the industry in the region and beyond. ChainUp’s investment in the hackathon marks its significant commitment to not only build infrastructure that connects the digital marketplace with Web3 technology, but also raise the capacities of the global developer community by engaging promising young talent. The Web3 Sandbox Hackathon will bring together thousands of developers worldwide under a common vision of blockchain utility and promoting the future of Web3 technologies. “Web3 is undoubtedly the future of digital. As lead sponsor of the Web3 Sandbox Hackathon, we are engaging the community at the grassroots level by championing the success of our upcoming Web3 developers. This hackathon offers a timely opportunity for us to discover inventive solutions to real-life business challenges and uncover new talents to grow together with us. By working with Morpheus Labs and joining the Blockchain Association Singapore, we are showcasing our commitment to invest in and support the blockchain infrastructure development and the building of the wider ecosystem”, said Jeff Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of ChainUp. The reality of achieving new possibilities with Web3 technologies has become more tangible than ever, as the digital marketplace becomes increasingly interconnected. This hackathon is expected to attract over 1,000 attendees, and more than 500 investors, venture capitalists, and blockchain media personnel. The quest for innovation continues with insights from industry experts and the latest developments in the Web3 space. “This hackathon is a brilliant showcase of some of the world’s brightest developers in the blockchain. And even more than that, it is also a designated space for innovation that will set the tone for the future of Web3 technologies,” said Morpheus Labs CEO, Chuang Pei Han. “We’re pleased to be supported by ChainUp in this endeavor. Their long-term dedication to supporting ecosystem readiness for the adoption of blockchain resonates deeply with what we’re aiming for with Web 3 Sandbox Hackathon.” During the Web3 Sandbox Hackathon, ChainUp will also be participating in a panel discussion and industrial sharing to share practical insights into the crucial role of blockchain in Web3 development. For more information about Web3 Sandbox Hackathon, please refer to this link. --- End --- About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. Contact Details ChainUp Group Yeo Xue Zhen +65 9325 6483 xuezhen.yeo@chainup.com

July 19, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Huobi Global Reaches Strategic Partnership with Chiliz to Launch Fan Token Zone

Huobi Global

Huobi Global, one of the world’s leading digital asset exchanges, has reached a strategic partnership with Chiliz, a world-leading blockchain fintech provider for sports and entertainment, to launch Fan Token Zone, a newly-established trading section specializing in fan tokens, on Huobi Global. Four outstanding fan tokens, $PSG, $ATM, $JUV, and $OG, will be listed on the new Zone. To celebrate the partnership and launch, a special PrimeBox x CHZ Fan Token event will be held from July 19 to July 29; users can participate in this event to win a share of a two million USDT prize pool. With the development and maturity of concepts such as Web3 and Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), fan communities have gained prominence in the blockchain industry, and fan tokens and their holders are playing an increasingly important role in community construction and development. Fan Token Zone enables traders to transact a variety of fan tokens, with the ultimate aim to promote and spur the development of fan communities and DAOs. Huobi Global has held several PrimeBox special events to celebrate various festivals, including Bitcoin Pizza Day, Easter Day, and Valentine’s Day, to elevate the enjoyment of digital assets for users. Each special event comprises a variety of interesting and easy gameplay mechanics, alongside generous rewards. To further incentivize users during this crypto winter, the PrimeBox x CHZ Fan Token event will feature a total prize pool worth two million USDT, and extra NFT rewards from Huobi Global PrimeBox will also be shared among lucky users. During this event, there will be a daily prize pool offered over 10 days, which will be shared based on the number of the new Magic CHZ held by users at 12:00 (UTC) every day. Here are the steps to create Magic CHZ: 1. Get all five cards, namely “CHZ”, “PSG”, “ATM”, “JUV”, and “OG” First, users can complete spot or derivatives trading tasks on the event page to collect the five different cards. Users can also win cards by participating in activities such as Challenge Tasks, Referral, NewListing, Trading Bot, Huobi Earn, Dual Investment, Huobi NFT, Huobi Live, Huobi Community, or Contract Contest. Last but not least, all cards can be gifted to a friend via a link or their UID/DID numbers. Users can obtain the cards by inviting their friends to give them a boost. To collect a card via the link, the recipient needs to download the Huobi App and activate the event via the shared link. 2. Create Magic CHZs With all five cards, users can create Magic CHZs to win a share of the daily prize pool based on the number of new Magic CHZs they hold at 12:00 (UTC) every day. ● Individual's Magic CHZ holdings to prize pool ratio = Individual's number of Magic CHZ created on the day/ Total number of Magic CHZ created by all participating users on the day * 100% ● Individual's share of prize pool = Individual's Magic CHZ holdings to prize pool ratio * Daily PrimeBox prize pool 3. Get more rewards With the Magic CHZs, users can get CHZ badges, football Genie NFTs, transaction fee rebate vouchers, PrimeList Sure-Win tickets, and CandyDrop Sure-Win tickets. In addition, users can collect CHZ shards and Crystals on the event page to win Primebox cards, which can help to increase their chances of creating Magic CHZ. Users can also claim their DID to get a Football Genie NFT in the Huobi Global Primebox event. During the event, users can generate an exclusive DID on the event page and concurrently get a Football Genie NFT, which can be set as their avatar. This exclusive NFT from the Huobi Global PrimeBox event can be traded on the Huobi NFT platform. Extra NFT rewards will also be given to eligible users. As the exclusive partner of PrimeBox x CHZ Fan Token event, Chiliz lets users benefit from the latest innovations in blockchain technology by elevating everyday experiences such as fan engagement in entertainment, alternative payment solutions for conventional products, and more. As a leading exchange which pursues an open ecosystem that actively supports high-caliber projects and users, Huobi Global’s partnership with Chiliz brings it closer to this vision. “Our strategic partnership with Chiliz signals a major milestone in the progress and development of Web3 and DAO,” said Du Jun, co-founder of Huobi Global. “The launch of Fan Token Zone marks the first of many contributions Huobi Global intends for these spaces.” More information about the PrimeBox x CHZ Fan Token Event can be found here. About Huobi Group As a world-leading company in the blockchain industry, Huobi Group was founded in 2013 with a mission to make breakthroughs in core blockchain technology and integrate it with other industries. Huobi Group has expanded into public blockchains, digital assets trading, wallets, mining pools, proprietary investments, incubation, digital asset research, and more. Huobi Group has established a global digital economy industry ecosystem by investing in over 60 upstream and downstream companies in the blockchain industry. Contact Details Ker Zheng +86 139 2280 3249 media@global-hgroup.com

July 19, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Fellaz Paves the Way for Web3 Entertainment Platform for Major K-pop Artists, Influencers, and Fans

Fellaz

Fellaz, a multi-chain Web3 entertainment ecosystem, announces the upcoming launch of their social media platform for artists and their fanbases. Through months of preparation, the Fellaz team has onboarded notable entertainers and pop stars from Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the rest of the world. In preparation for their launch, the Fellaz team held an exclusive opening event, ‘Fellaz by the bay’ on July 14th at Sentosa Island, Singapore. The platform’s Chief Producer, Felix (BAYC#8169) hosted the event and many notable investors and companies including Binance, Warner Music Group, Rakuten, GS Ventures, IDEG, JAB Consumer Fund, Norge’s Bank, Krust, Republik, Le Freeport, Coin Hakko and more were in attendance. The event revealed several famous K-pop stars, whose combined fanbases top several million. The event also showcased ‘Uptown Boy’, an original song co-produced by Fantagio and performed by Miu, Fellaz’s first metaverse-native K-pop idol. Lastly, the event coordinators held an auction for exclusive Fellaz merch to support a local cause in Singapore. Fellaz has the ambitious mission of defining and paving the way for a Web3 entertainment ecosystem. The project will help users from the entertainment industry transition from Web2 to Web3 through a Web3-native infrastructure. Fellaz hopes to empower influencers, artists, and fans by providing them the tools to monetize their potential instead of using traditional Web2 platforms that rely on (and sometimes exploit) these fan communities for revenue. In this new environment, artists and users will have shared ownership over their creations and derivations in the form of immutable NFTs stored on the blockchain. The platform will use a metrics-based compensation system to determine fan participation and contribution. This will lead to an incentivized and sustained fanbase, furthering the artist's reputation. Fellaz’s decentralized social media platform will feature individual feeds where artists can post images, videos, and audio recordings for their fanbases. Fans can comment, like, mirror (repost), and interact with their favorite artists. They can also purchase subscriptions, which give them access to premium content and platform-native NFTs called Lightsticks. Fans can gain experience points or XP, and level up their collection of Lightsticks by engaging in a set of actions that show their support. Since Fellaz is a S2E or support-to-earn platform, fans who level up their lightsticks will earn more $FLZ as they interact with their favorite artists. Fellaz is also a C2E or create-to-earn platform allowing artists to earn $FLZ by engaging their fanbase and subscribers with original and premium content. Fellaz also plans on expanding its platform through a proprietary blockchain ticketing solution for both IRL and metaverse concerts, fan meetings, and other related events in entertainment and sports. In addition, Fellaz will be launching priority minting access to NFTs of their metaverse-native stars, limited-edition goods, exclusive airdrops from partners, a live chat feature, personalized NFTs for fanbases, and a leaderboard to rank artists much like Billboard does with music artists. Bobby Bhatia, CEO of Fellaz, commented, “We look forward to starting our journey in the Web3 entertainment space and will do our best to nurture and cultivate a vibrant community of artists, influencers, and fans.” About Fellaz Based in Singapore, Fellaz is a multi-chain Web3 entertainment ecosystem providing content production and distribution for the metaverse, an NFT solution for artists, and a decentralized fandom community infrastructure. Alongside its network of global partners, Fellaz is a one-stop solution and ecosystem designed to help businesses, creators, and fans transition into the Web3 entertainment space by taking the best from the metaverse, decentralization, and NFT blockchain technology and integrating them with original content and Web3 diversification. About Bobby Bhatia Fellaz CEO, Bobby Bhatia, is a seasoned finance and technology professional, mentor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of public and private investment experience. From FinTech to EdTech to financial services and blockchain technology, Bobby is a pioneer in digitally transforming and disrupting industries to create a more equitable world. After graduating from Duke and completing a Young Scholars program at Stanford, Bobby has worked in private equity throughout Asia since 1995. He also was the principal head investor at AIG, and Principal and Founding Member at JP Morgan Partners Asia. Moreover, Bobby is a board member at Palma Capital (Dubai), Bharat Light & Power (India), Livesports (Singapore), and Sentinel Capital (Singapore). For more information about Fellaz, please follow the links below: Website | Twitter | Telegram | Medium | Discord | LinkedIn Contact Details Bobby Bhatia hello@fellaz.io Company Website https://fellaz.xyz/

July 18, 2022 09:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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5 Weird But Cool Investment Property Ideas

Benzinga

Investment properties have the potential to bring in substantial funds while also appealing to an owner’s level of financial risk tolerance. These properties are purchased to generate income and are typically not inhabited by the owner. When researching the various investment properties, consider how much time and attention you will be able to commit to their maintenance and oversight. Investment properties allow you to expand your streams of income and create passive income. Examine fun creative investment properties such as haunted houses or houseboats that have the potential to expand your financial freedom at your own pace. 5 Weird But Cool Investment Property Ideas Investment properties are much more than the commonly associated rental homes with white picket fences. For more conventional investment properties, consider working with a property management company to oversee the property in an organized manner. However, if you crave a more creative investment property, contemplate a stream of income that can be both engaging and profitable by investing in weird, but cool options such as haunted houses and art galleries. 1. Tiny Houses Tiny houses are typically more affordable to purchase than larger-sized houses which can make them an attractive option for people interested in buying their first investment property. The market for tiny homes has increased in demand over the years and provides an avenue of opportunity for a creative investor. For example, an interested investor has the ability to craft an entire neighborhood of tiny houses. If such a project sounds too ambitious, consider the convenience of adding a tiny house somewhere on your property and renting it out. A tiny house on your property has the potential to bring in a steady stream of cash flow while remaining convenient and accessible to you in terms of management. Before deciding to build, check the rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within the neighborhood. Interested in owning a tiny house? Get started with an investment property loan. 2. Houseboats and Campers Houseboats and campers have the potential to provide large profit margins during peak rental seasons. Consider popular vacation locations that can help boost the value of your houseboat or camper. For example, houseboats and campers near prime vacation locations or trending tourist locations have the ability to charge over $300 a night. Investing in a rental houseboat or camper can bring in impressive cash flow during peak seasons such as the summer. Keep in mind that houseboats are unlike other investments and usually depreciate in value over time. In general, houseboats and campers have the potential to draw in substantial funds when placed in the right location, properly maintained, and competitively priced. Interested in owning a houseboat? Get started with an investment property loan. 3. Haunted Houses Haunted houses have the capability to bring in a substantial amount of cash during the fall. Think about a prime location to draw in more foot traffic and remain in close proximity to other attractions. It’s possible to have a haunted house more than pay for itself after one impressive haunting season. It’s recommended to maximize the profits earned during the spooky season by giving yourself the longest amount of time possible to attract customers. For example, some horror events and haunted houses open as early as the first week of September. Consider purchasing a house that has an urban legend behind it to add to the notoriety of the property when it comes time to enthrall and scare guests of your haunted house. One main perk of purchasing a house that’s considered haunted is that they are frequently lower in price than the rest of the market. Of course, there might be a few hair-raising surprises along the way at such steep price reductions. Interested in owning a haunted house? Get started with an investment property loan. 4. Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfasts remain a growing industry that focuses on serving people that are interested in short-term stays. The beauty of a Bed and Breakfast (B&B) stems from an owner’s ability to make money in a pleasant and comfortable setting by charging individuals that wish to stay the night within the house. B&Bs frequently provide a sense of intimacy and calm in a building that offers a sense of charm. This comparative advantage often allows B&Bs the ability to be easily recognizable and marketed as a unique experience. When researching potential B&Bs, think about specific sights or attractions close to the property, the unique features of the property, and the total number of guests that you are interested in housing at one time. Happy innkeeping! Interested in owning a bed and breakfast? Get started with an investment property loan. 5. Art Gallery If you have a passion for art, consider renting out a thoughtfully purchased and designed space to artists. The art galleries are intended to showcase artistic talent while also bringing in funds. Usually, art gallery owners obtain income by renting out a space to artists, taking a percentage of art sales, and hosting glamorous events such as galas and auctions. An art gallery in many ways is a partnership with an artist so be sure to foster a positive working relationship. One important note to recall when creating an art gallery is the importance of quality space. The gallery space should highlight and attract a specific niche of the massive art world. Keep in mind that galleries have the potential to lose money due to poor marketing or branding. Invest in promoting your brand and image to spread awareness within the local area and garner buzz before you open. Interested in owning an art gallery? Get started with an investment property loan. Increase Your Income with Investment Properties Investment properties have the opportunity to be as fun and creative as you are. One perk of certain investment properties is that they can earn you money while the value of your property steadily increases over time. When purchasing an investment property, contemplate the level of time and effort that you are willing and able to commit to the upkeep and management of the property. For example, haunted houses that mainly operate in the fall will likely have different time and attention requirements than that of a bed and breakfast. Overall, investment properties can provide an alternative source of income in unconventional fashions that have the ability to accommodate a wide range of budgets. Frequently Asked Questions When researching interesting investment properties, combine your creativity with your financial knowledge to select the ideal property. If you have questions about a specific property or deal, consider speaking with a real estate or financial professional. What’s the down payment for an investment property? The general down payment for an investment property tends to vary depending on factors such as a borrower’s credit score and the specific type of rental property. A lower credit score will likely indicate that an individual will need to pay a larger than average down payment. Investment properties already have higher interest rates when compared to other types of real estate so purchasing an investment property with a low credit score might require a substantial down payment at a much higher interest rate. The reason that investment properties usually have increased interest rates stems from the understanding that people are more likely to default on loans for their investment properties before defaulting on a loan associated with their main residence. In terms of minimum down payment, it’s common to put at least 15% down. Keep in mind that putting down larger amounts for the down payment helps lower interest rates and can promote better loan terms. If possible, contemplate placing a down payment of around 20% or more to help lower the interest rates. How many investment properties do you need in order to retire? The amount of investment properties that an individual needs to retire depends on the properties within the local market as well as a person’s expected monthly financial needs. Examine how much you will likely need to obtain on a monthly basis to live. When calculating the number of investment properties that you will need to retire, keep in mind that passive income gained from rental properties generally decreases with standard expenses such as maintenance. In general, the market has no set minimum number of investment properties that a person needs to retire. However, a person can roughly calculate the number of investment properties needed to retire based on cash-on-cash returns compared to expenses. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

July 18, 2022 02:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time

ChainUp Custody and OneInfinity by OneDegree enter strategic partnership to foster collaboration in risk management

ChainUp

Blockchain solutions provider ChainUp Group (“ChainUp”) and insurer OneDegree Hong Kong Limited (“OneDegree”) announced today a strategic partnership to provide clients of ChainUp Custody with insurance and technology combined risk management services through OneInfinity by OneDegree. Through this partnership, OneInfinity will officially become ChainUp’s Preferred Service Partner. Leveraging each other’s industry and technical expertise, both parties are committed to promoting higher standards of security in the digital asset space and facilitating the healthy and sustainable growth of the Web3 community. As part of the ChainUp Group, ChainUp Custody provides a comprehensive set of highly secure and reliable digital asset custody services with insights and strategies accumulated from servicing over 1,000 enterprise clients in the past five years, including technical product support, wallet interfaces, main chain asset custody, customized main chain integration, node solutions, co-managed wallet, loans, financing, and other financial services. OneDegree is a licensed virtual insurance company in Hong Kong. Combining its strong underwriting expertise, sophisticated data analytics and technical know-how, OneInfinity by OneDegree offers insurance solutions and risk management technology designed specifically for digital asset trading platforms, custodians, asset managers and technology providers. OneInfinity also leverages Cymetrics’ cybersecurity solutions, which are offered by a sister company of OneDegree. Cymetrics helps companies examine cyber, blockchain and digital asset risks from the perspective of hackers and insiders in a more agile and flexible way. Mr. Jeff Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of ChainUp Group said, “In the digital asset custody space, security and compliance are two key areas of concerns and risk management is a critical part of our offerings. Not only does ChainUp aim to provide our clients with reliable and compliant products and services, but we also actively seek to collaborate with relevant industry players to leverage one another’s expertise and do our part in creating a more robust ecosystem.” Ms. Becky Tam, Chief Operating Officer of OneInfinity said, “With the rapid development of the digital asset industry, the establishment and adoption of best practice in risk management are crucial to ensure sustainable growth of the industry. OneInfinity is designed to answer this call, not only to support our clients in building trust and credibility, but also to encourage institutional participation in the sector.” --- End --- About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. About OneInfinity by OneDegree OneInfinity is the digital asset insurance business of OneDegree Group, operating under a general insurance licence from the Hong Kong Insurance Authority. OneInfinity’s insurance products are specifically designed for digital asset trading platforms, custodians, asset managers and technology providers. They protect digital asset wallets against crime and specie risk and cover enterprise cyber security risk and directors & officers liabilities. OneInfinity utilizes CymetricsTM, a proprietary blockchain-compatible cyber security technology solution developed by the OneDegree team, to help businesses manage cyber, blockchain and digital asset risks from the perspective of hackers and insiders in the dynamic Web3 space. For more information, please visit: digitalasset-insurance.onedegree.hk/en-us About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. Contact Details ChainUp Group Xue Zhen Yeo +65 9325 6483 xuezhen.yeo@chainup.com OneInfinity by OneDegree Lisa Lin lisa.lin@onedegree.hk

July 15, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

ChainUp Custody and OneInfinity by OneDegree enter strategic partnership to foster collaboration in risk management

ChainUp

Blockchain solutions provider ChainUp Group (“ChainUp”) and insurer OneDegree Hong Kong Limited (“OneDegree”) announced today a strategic partnership to provide clients of ChainUp Custody with insurance and technology combined risk management services through OneInfinity by OneDegree. Through this partnership, OneInfinity will officially become ChainUp’s Preferred Service Partner. Leveraging each other’s industry and technical expertise, both parties are committed to promoting higher standards of security in the digital asset space and facilitating the healthy and sustainable growth of the Web3 community. As part of the ChainUp Group, ChainUp Custody provides a comprehensive set of highly secure and reliable digital asset custody services with insights and strategies accumulated from servicing over 1,000 enterprise clients in the past five years, including technical product support, wallet interfaces, main chain asset custody, customized main chain integration, node solutions, co-managed wallet, loans, financing, and other financial services. OneDegree is a licensed virtual insurance company in Hong Kong. Combining its strong underwriting expertise, sophisticated data analytics and technical know-how, OneInfinity by OneDegree offers insurance solutions and risk management technology designed specifically for digital asset trading platforms, custodians, asset managers and technology providers. OneInfinity also leverages Cymetrics’ cybersecurity solutions, which are offered by a sister company of OneDegree. Cymetrics helps companies examine cyber, blockchain and digital asset risks from the perspective of hackers and insiders in a more agile and flexible way. Mr. Jeff Mei, Chief Marketing Officer of ChainUp Group said, “In the digital asset custody space, security and compliance are two key areas of concerns and risk management is a critical part of our offerings. Not only does ChainUp aim to provide our clients with reliable and compliant products and services, but we also actively seek to collaborate with relevant industry players to leverage one another’s expertise and do our part in creating a more robust ecosystem.” Ms. Becky Tam, Chief Operating Officer of OneInfinity said, “With the rapid development of the digital asset industry, the establishment and adoption of best practice in risk management are crucial to ensure sustainable growth of the industry. OneInfinity is designed to answer this call, not only to support our clients in building trust and credibility, but also to encourage institutional participation in the sector.” --- End --- About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. About OneInfinity by OneDegree OneInfinity is the digital asset insurance business of OneDegree Group, operating under a general insurance licence from the Hong Kong Insurance Authority. OneInfinity’s insurance products are specifically designed for digital asset trading platforms, custodians, asset managers and technology providers. They protect digital asset wallets against crime and specie risk and cover enterprise cyber security risk and directors & officers liabilities. OneInfinity utilizes CymetricsTM, a proprietary blockchain-compatible cyber security technology solution developed by the OneDegree team, to help businesses manage cyber, blockchain and digital asset risks from the perspective of hackers and insiders in the dynamic Web3 space. For more information, please visit: digitalasset-insurance.onedegree.hk/en-us. About ChainUp Group Founded in 2017, ChainUp is a leading end-to-end blockchain technology solutions provider covering infrastructure development and ecosystem support. Built on the mission to empower businesses through blockchain technology, ChainUp’s innovative and all-around compliant solutions include digital asset exchange systems, NFT trading systems, wallet solutions, liquidity solutions, and digital assets custody and management. Headquartered in Singapore and with offices around the world, the company has served more than 1,000 clients in 30 countries, reaching over 60 million end-users. For more information, please visit: www.chainup.com. Contact Details ChainUp Group Xue Zhen Yeo +65 9325 6483 xuezhen.yeo@chainup.com OneInfinity by OneDegree Lisa Lin lisa.lin@onedegree.hk

July 15, 2022 04:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time

International Bank Executive Frank Morisano Joins Treliant as Senior Managing Director to Drive Rapid Growth in Credit Solutions

Treliant

Treliant, an essential, global consulting partner to the financial industry, has named international bank executive, Frank Morisano to the newly formed position of Senior Managing Director, Credit Solutions. This position was created to address significant increases in demand and to bring additional executive focus to Treliant’s credit solutions group, which delivers practitioner-based credit offerings to financial industry clients across the full credit lifecycle – from developing credit programs, undertaking periodic loan review, to enhancing portfolio management, and addressing problem loans. In addition to expanding and enhancing the firm’s Credit Solutions business unit, Frank will also be a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and operational direction of the company. “Frank Morisano brings over 30 years of relevant experience in financial services and consulting. He is internationally recognized for helping banks meet demanding regulatory requirements without losing momentum toward their ambitious business objectives,” said Treliant CEO David Samuels. “This is Treliant’s sweet spot, and I am thrilled to welcome Frank to the leadership team, where I am confident that his contributions will help us to expand our solution set and sustain our hyper growth.” Frank joins Treliant from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the world’s largest bank, where he was Chief Risk Officer with responsibility for the Americas risk profile, strategic planning, governance, and other areas of risk management and operational resilience. He also implemented a compliant cybersecurity framework and procedures as Chief Information Security Officer. Prior executive management roles include the leadership of revenue-generating businesses at PwC, GMAC, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America. At PwC, he also gained deep practical, profitable consulting experience in multiple countries where he established and led successful financial services practices. “I’m excited to join the Treliant organization and to have an opportunity to work with a team of professionals who are so grounded in the business, regulatory, and technology foundations of our industry,” said Frank Morisano. “I believe that my background and experience, combined with Treliant’s current credit solutions, will enable us to expand the business with data-driven and technology enabled solutions, that drive significant cost savings and transform the way they operate.” Treliant Treliant is a global consulting firm serving banks, mortgage originators and servicers, FinTechs, and other companies providing financial services. We are led by practitioners from the industry and the regulatory community who bring deep domain knowledge to help our clients drive business change and address the most pressing compliance, regulatory, and operational challenges. We provide data-driven, technology-enabled advisory, implementation, and staffing solutions to the regulatory compliance, risk, financial crimes, and capital markets functions of our clients. Founded in 2005, Treliant is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in New York, London, Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Łódź, Poland. Contact Details Melissa Pazornik +1 202-249-7932 mpazornik@treliant.com Company Website https://www.treliant.com

July 14, 2022 02:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time

CollaborationRoom.AI and Provana Announce Joint Solution for Superior Contact Center Effectiveness

Provana

Provana, provider of the industry’s first unified platform for compliance and performance management, and CollaborationRoom.AI, an agent engagement, productivity, and compliance solution for hybrid workforce, today announced a partnership that creates the most holistic agent effectiveness management solution available to contact center leaders. CollaborationRoom.AI has built an engagement platform that recreates the same employee experience whether working from home or from the office. The solution uses an entirely browser-based deployment to replicate an office working environment. In parallel, Provana’s leading Interaction Analytics platform analyzes agent voice call interactions for insights into call quality, compliance, and agent effectiveness. Through this partnership, contact center managers will get a 360-degree view of agent performance by analyzing the agent’s behavioral attributes combined with their voice interactions. This provides a deeper and richer set of insights into agent empathy and the elements that drive increased CX in each agent interaction. Provana’s team will also provide a layer of analytics services to CollaborationRoom.AI customers, even those not using Provana for Insight Analytics. “We are excited to be working with such a notable innovator in the contact center space,” said Sean Clark, SVP Products at Provana. “We strive for the most contextualized and customizable interaction analytics to our customers. CollaborationRoom.AI extends the depth of our ability to provide context for actionable insights.” “Provana brings a unique combination of technology and analysts to contact centers in consumer finance, insurance, and other industries,” said Sameer Maini, Chief Executive Officer at CollaborationRoom.AI. “We are pleased to bring our technology to market with one of the most robust and growing players in the industry.” About CollaborationRoom.AI CollaborationRoom.AI patent pending solution enables the supervisor to manage their remote teams as if they are in a brick-and-mortar facility. The CollaborationRoom.AI solution enables customers to drive higher agent utilization, lower attrition and increase compliance. Learn more at www.collaborationroom.ai. About Provana Provana’s compliance and performance management solutions are the first of their kind, providing effortless control over process-intensive and regulated operations. Available to large and midsize enterprises in the consumer finance, legal and healthcare markets, Provana technology is based on a decade of business process management (BPM), AI, RPA, regulatory compliance, and secure data operation expertise. Provana BPM services operate in hundreds of client back offices. The Provana platform can be enabled with managed services and has modules for call analytics, consumer self-service, policies, procedures, disputes, complaints, internal & external audits, noncompliance resolution, licensing & insurance, and BI for operational control. Learn more at www.provana.com. Contact Details Provana Britney Schaeffer britney.schaeffer@provana.com Collaborationroom.AI Viji Maini Viji.maini@collaborationroom.ai Company Website https://www.provana.com/

July 14, 2022 08:14 AM Central Daylight Time

BLUEPEAK TO BRING A FASTER, MORE RELIABLE INTERNET TO ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI

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Bluepeak is expanding to the Show-Me State. The internet provider announced today a franchise agreement with the state of Missouri and plans to bring its advanced fiber-to-the-home network initially to the city of St. Joseph. The roughly $36 million expansion effort will bring Bluepeak service to nearly 36,000 residences and businesses in the community. “Fast, reliable, affordable broadband connectivity is increasingly important for everyday life and economic development,” said Rich Fish, CEO of Bluepeak. “We’re thrilled to partner with the state of Missouri and St. Joseph to help meet their growing internet needs today and in the future.” According to Broadbandnow.com, Missouri ranks 39 th in the nation in internet coverage, speed and availability. Moreover, a 2021 report by the Missouri Department of Economic Development found the Show-Me State ranks in the bottom five in the nation for access to low-cost internet, while 23 percent of students in the state do not have access to high-speed internet. “Broadband in St. Joseph can be a challenge, and we look forward to giving our community more options,” said Abe Forney, St. Joseph’s Public Works & Transportation Director. That’s where Bluepeak comes in. With its service, customers get faster speed, equal upload and download speeds, and whole-home WiFi. Bluepeak features all-in pricing, where the price on the website is the price on the bill, with a minimum service tier of 1 gigabit-per second (Gbps) for just $50 per month. Homes can get up to 5 Gbps and businesses 10 Gbps. Each internet speed package includes eero Secure, which protects devices from online threats, ads and allows for customized content filtering. Bluepeak's network provides faster speeds, better connectivity, and the bandwidth to connect more devices for internet, streaming, gaming and more. Bluepeak is designed to provide the best fiber connection without the things that get in the way of great service — like red tape, hidden fees and slow response times. In addition, Bluepeak is dramatically improving the options for residents in Oklahoma, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and now Missouri by providing fast, reliable, affordable internet to communities like St. Joseph. Those in St. Joseph looking for more information can visit mybluepeak.com. Residents and businesses interested in service availability or details on the construction process can sign up for updates by entering their service address at mybluepeak.com. About Bluepeak Bluepeak is building a faster, more reliable internet without the things that get in the way of great service - like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. Offering up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses, Bluepeak is a whole new ballgame - from internet to TV, to connecting every device in a home, to powering a business, Bluepeak not only provides the best fiber connections in the communities it serves, but also meets the growing needs for how its customers live. Visit mybluepeak.com to learn more. Contact Details Bluepeak Jesse Granger +1 720-703-4315 mediaqueries@mybluepeak.com Company Website https://www.mybluepeak.com

July 14, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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