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Ukrainian Brand KIVI for the First Time Introduces its Smart TV Lineup with Own Content Hub in Europe

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KIVI, Ukrainian TV developer and manufacturer, for the first time has introduced new product line of medium segment smart TVs. The series includes models from 24’’ to 65’’ with different resolutions in frameless design. Product line has received a modern design, which is a result of the work of KIVI own R&D center and 3 international design offices. The models are made in a single stylish concept based on minimalism. To meet the high standards of picture quality, KIVI uses only class A+ panels, as well as several technological and software features. KIVI’s own speaker system was developed for the new product line with the support of JVC Kenwood company. 2022 smart TVs run a full-featured Android TV 11 OS with all the benefits of Google services, Netflix app integration and support of any compatible Google Play Market apps. Chromecast support adds the ability to quickly cast content from smartphone wirelessly. Google Assistant is running with voice command recognition. KIVI TV is not only a device for content broadcasting, but also a media hub with new features available immediately after purchase. Together with the new products, KIVI presents a large-scale media hub application KIVI MEDIA. At no additional cost, immediately after purchase, several sections are available to the user: TV Channels, Workouts and Games. New design To create a new design in addition to KIVI's own R&D 3 international design bureaus were involved. Out of more than 300 proposed options, the most sophisticated minimalistic design was chosen. The width of the visible part of the front frames is only about 2.6 mm. All models have Direct LED screen backlight technology with an optical distance of only 20 millimeters, which will allow to install TV as close as possible to the wall on a stand or bracket. TVs from 24” to 55” are also available in elegant white color. Image KIVI uses only A+ grade panels in its TVs, and R&D has done a lot of work to increase brightness, improve backlight uniformity and rich color gamut of the display. KIVI TVs support HDR not only for files from hard disk, but also when playing content online and gaming. Super Contrast Control 2.0 technology allows you to automatically change the contrast of the image not only of the entire screen, but also of its individual parts. To ensure that the UltraHD screen performs at its full potential even when viewing content in quality below 4K, the TV's processor is able to refine the sharpness of the image thanks to UltraClear technology. Max Vivid is our newest technology that improves an image quality and adds right amount of brightness and saturation by utilizing the power of a built-in powerful chipset. To make sure that video content looks smooth, and the details are clear our TVs have a built-in MEMC technology. Blue light protection By applying a physical filter to our screens, we have managed to reduce the amount of blue light by blocking short, high-frequency waves and allowing long low-frequency waves through. That helps to protect the viewers vision from blue light especially during night-time. Gaming Features Kivi TVs are offering best in class gaming features such as VRR and ALLM. They are fully compatible with modern consoles and could automatically change settings to provide the immersive gaming experience. Sound by JVC For the new KIVI product line, together with JVC Kenwood, an integrated speaker system was created that perfectly complements the high-quality image with good sound. The proprietary speakers are manually calibrated for each TV model and are enhanced with SRC audio processing and Dolby Audio Processing (DAP). The latter allows you to select sound presets and has additional tools like amplifying the volume of voice or auto-leveling harsh sounds during dynamic scenes or advertising. Google Android TV 11 In 2020, KIVI has signed contract with Google, that significantly influenced the stability and speed of the operating system. The joint efforts of the R&D departments of KIVI, Google and Mediatek are aimed at optimizing the operation of software and hardware, as well as detailed testing before the release of updated firmware versions. Thanks to the Android TV OS, certified by Google and Netflix, the user has access to all Google services created specifically for the TV platform, a huge number of applications from the Google Play Market, as well as Chromecast technology and Google Assistant. Control The remote control was developed in cooperation with the South Korean company Remote Solution. Ergonomics is built on the basis of KIVI and Google research: the buttons are located as intuitively as possible. The remote control works via Bluetooth, is equipped with a microphone and "quiet" buttons. The Air Mouse function is provided: with the help of a gyroscope, the remote control simulates a computer mouse cursor on the TV screen. KIVI MEDIA 2.0 Together with the 2022 lineup, KIVI introduced the updated KIVI MEDIA, a branded app for quick access to the best and most diverse partner content. Using KIVI MEDIA user will be able to have access to content immediately after TV unpacking. The KIVI MEDIA proprietary application will be updated regularly and will always have partially free content. Following content sections are available now: TV Channels: In cooperation with media content provides we offers free and paid TV channels (The list of channels varies in every country) Workouts: pre-recorded workout sessions which features the world class trainers will help viewers to keep their bodies in shape. Games: the section was developed in cooperation with the Boosteroid service (one of the three largest cloud gaming providers in Europe). Boosteroid technology allows to run demanding modern PC games simply on a TV: the game is launched on the partner's own servers, and the game process is transmitted via the Internet to the user's screen, who controls the game from his/her device, for example, from a gamepad. In addition to cloud gaming, free Android games for the whole family are integrated into the section. Control is possible using Bluetooth gamepads, remote control and smartphones, depending on the selected game. More sections and content will be available in KIVI MEDIA soon. KIVI TVs of the new model range are already available for sale in Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania. We are planning to expand into Europe soon. All units come with a 3-year display module warranty. About KIVI KIVI is company of Ukrainian origin founded in 2016. Main business – development and production of TVs. Brand is registered in Hungary, Budapest. Now KIVI is an international company with a product distribution in Europe and Asia. R&D department is situated in Ukraine and China. Production is carried out at the facilities of the world's largest contract manufacturer – MTC (Shenzhen, China). KIVI uses components from leading manufacturers from China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea. KIVI has an international quality control system. To date, more than 1.3 million devices have been sold. KIVI is a Google and Netflix Certified Partner. KIVI website: https://kivismart.com/ Please find KIVI mediakit here Photos of KIVI Lineup 2022 here Contact Details KIVI Khrystyna Tulchynska +380 96 891 2998 k.tulchynska@kivismart.com Company Website https://kivismart.com/

September 06, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Guaranteeing long-term smoothness with the tech-innovative Dynamic Computing Engine in OPPO ColorOS 13

OPPO

SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 6 September 2022 - The increasingly important role that smart devices play in our lives is placing more and more demands on their ability to deliver consistently smooth and reliable experiences. But even in 2022, more than a decade since smartphones became a common part of our everyday existence, performance optimization is still one of the biggest challenges facing the industry. Despite exponential increases to the amount of RAM and ROM on smartphones over the past ten years, slow app opening and switching speeds, phone overheating, and high-power consumption are still regular concerns for users. This leads to the question, if today’s smartphone hardware is so powerful, why do we still experience such fundamental issues in user experience? Powerful hardware only works if used right Fierce competition in the smartphone industry over the past decade has led to many manufacturers fighting in a race to deliver the most powerful device in terms of raw hardware performance. This has caused many industry analysts and everyday users alike to wonder if smartphone hardware has now become more powerful than it needs to be. A better way of looking at the issue though is whether this power is being put to the right use or not. When it comes to using powerful hardware in the most effective way, there are two mistakes which are commonly made. The first is to allocate too many computing resources to a process that doesn’t need them, ultimately leading to unnecessary power consumption. For example, two smartphones equipped with the same chipset can have vastly different levels of power consumption, and this is partly a result of the way resource are allocated and scheduled. The second type of misuse occurs during memory scheduling conflicts. These are what cause the phone to lag or freeze, for example when switching from one application to another, as system resources originally committed to the first app take time to become available for use by the second. To solve these problems and ensure that the hardware on its latest smart devices is put to the best use, OPPO has developed a system level computing hub — the Dynamic Computing Engine — that can be found in the latest version of its mobile operating system, ColorOS 13. The Dynamic Computing Engine: OPPO’s system level computing hub for ColorOS ColorOS’s Dynamic Computing Engine uses a Computing Power Model to schedule hardware resources effectively and accurately. By optimizing through four computing technologies (Parallel Computing, High-Performance Computing, Device-Cloud Collaborative Computing, and Intelligent Computing), the Dynamic Computing Engine helps deliver an all-round smoother and more stable user experience over the long-term on OPPO devices. The Dynamic Computing Engine is an evolving technology platform that combines hardware and software to deliver maximum performance and efficiency. For the platforms’ first edition on ColorOS 13, the Computing Power Model and the Parallel Computing Engine have been implemented to help solve performance issues related to inefficient resource allocation and memory scheduling conflicts. The Computing Power Model: striking a balance between high performance and low power consumption Existing strategies for scheduling computing resources have often lacked a deep understanding of chip microarchitecture, so they fail to achieve the best balance in energy efficiency. To solve these problems, the ColorOS’s engineers underwent a three-year process to find the best method of allocating computing power that could achieve the optimal balance between high performance and low power consumption. Following analysis and simulation of millions of such scenarios data, the team ultimately developed a Computing Power Model capable of accurately scheduling CPU, GPU, and DDR computing resources at the instruction level. With the support of the Computing Power Model, whenever the phone needs to render a game environment or open a camera application, the CPU only needs to perform the role of an “assistant”, rather than dedicating the focus of its resources to this one task. This can avoid excessive resource requests and the need to repeatedly test resource allocation efficiency, reducing power consumption and extending battery life in the process. A look at data from the OPPO Find X5 Pro shows just how much the Computing Power Model can improve power efficiency. According to data from OPPO Lab, once upgraded to ColorOS 13, a Find X5 Pro can be used to communicate via WhatsApp for 19 hours, play PUBG for 9 hours, view YouTube videos for 22 hours, or take WhatsApp video calls for 8 hours. While these are unlikely scenarios for the everyday person, simulations also show that the average battery life of the Find X5 Pro can reach 34 hours during typically use. Parallel Computing: ensuring a smooth experience under heavy loads and multitasking Just as instruction level resource scheduling strikes a balance between performance and power consumption, parallel computing is a valuable tool in solving memory allocation conflicts. Android uses a serial memory allocation system that works on a first come, first served basis. However, given the complexity of real-life smartphone applications, this serial nature has significant drawbacks. For example, when the user suddenly needs to perform another high priority task, they may find that the phone’s memory is occupied by other processes and cannot be released in time. This resulting lag or freezing of the app is an all too familiar experience for most smartphone users, and one which might cause some to wonder why such a well-known problem has not yet been solved. One of the primary reasons is that these memory locks are caused by a phenomenon in the computer architecture called “lock contention”. In fact, research undertaken on ColorOS has shown that “lock contention” is responsible for as many as 30% of the lag or freezing issues encountered when using a smartphone. To get around this, ColorOS adopts an advanced microkernel design that executes key operations such as memory allocation and memory reclaim in parallel so that high priority tasks do not have to wait in line to have access to these resources. By splitting the locked memory into smaller blocks, CPU threads have to wait less time for the current thread to finish working on that specific block of memory, resulting in less lag or pause time. This improvement is critical to the smooth experience that ColorOS users will enjoy during multitasking, enabling them to open multiple apps at the same time and switch between them smoothly. A smoother experience in ColorOS 13 Thanks to the foundations provided by the Dynamic Computing Engine, ColorOS 13 delivers a whole variety of smoother and smarter experiences. When it comes to productivity, ColorOS 13 features an upgraded Multi-Screen Connect that now supports seamless connection between smartphones and OPPO Pad Air, and between smartphones and PCs. With the OPPO Share function, the upgraded Multi-Screen Connect also makes file transfer between devices faster and more convenient, providing support for transfer between OPPO smartphones and OPPO tablets, or OPPO smartphones to PC, without using any mobile data. Most major file types are supported, meaning you can seamlessly and quickly transfer documents and switch between smartphone, PC, or OPPO tablet depending on which device works best for any given task. In terms of interactive experience, ColorOS’s Quantum Animation Engine improves the realism of animated effects by adding extra details and an advanced physical motion model that makes interactions in ColorOS closely reflect the laws of physics. Following in-depth research and analysis of user feedback, the ColorOS team has optimized 61 motion effects and introduced Behavioral Prediction into Quantum Animation Engine. Behavioral Prediction can recognize and predict a user’s intended input when two touchscreen gestures are made one after the other. For example, when an app is opened and the user suddenly decides to open the second page to the right of the home screen, usually the user have to slide up from the bottom of the display and wait for the home screen to appear before swiping onto the second page. But if user swipe right after sliding up, ColorOS 13 will know the ultimate goal is to get to the second page and will take user directly there. This prevents conflict between the two operations and provides users with smoother, more intuitive interaction. Another feature in ColorOS 13 that minimizes power consumption through close integration of hardware and software is LTPO 2.0 technology. LTPO 2.0 can reduce the refresh rate of the Always-On Display to only 1Hz, leading to a reduction in power consumption of up to 30% in certain applications. This creates more possibilities for users to personalize their Always-On Display without having to worry about how it will impact the battery life of the phone. The Always-On Display in ColorOS 13 provides options to monitor daily smartphone usage with Insight Always-On Display or create a digital Bitmoji avatar that syncs up with their real self. The Smart Always-On Display can even be used to control Spotify music play or receive information on food delivery orders from apps such as Swiggy and Zomato without unlocking the screen. In terms of privacy and security, ColorOS 13’s Auto Pixelate can automatically blur profile pictures and usernames in chat screenshots using a device-side algorithm, allowing users to conveniently share screenshots of their conversations without worrying about their privacy. ColorOS 13 also includes an updated Private Safe feature that employs industry-standard AES file encryption to store files in a local private directory for enhanced security and privacy. OPPO will continue to evolve the Dynamic Computing Engine in future iterations of ColorOS to provide even more powerful support for other features and content. This includes the addition of the High-Performance Computing, Device-Cloud Collaborative Computing, and Intelligent Computing engines that will take the smooth and intelligent user experience of ColorOS to the next level. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. About ColorOS ColorOS is a highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and richly designed Android-based mobile OS from OPPO. With over 500 million global monthly active users, ColorOS supports 67 languages, including English, Hindi, Thai, and Indonesian. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

September 06, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Versailles Heroes launches new NFT- DeFi, an Industry Game Changer

Versailles Heroes

LOS ANGELES, US - Media OutReach - 5 September 2022 - With the current crypto market volatility, new NFT Play to Earn games being released in Q4, 2022 are starting to slow down. However, even in a bear market there are always unique outstanding projects ready to rise, and as a result, you can often find highly innovative opportunities. Versailles Heroes is the latest NFT Whitelist opportunity set to explode. Experience More Excitement and Entertainment Versailles Heroes is not just another NFT. It is a one-of-a-kind competitive Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with outstanding GameFi and metaverse elements. Created by an experienced team of developers and blockchain experts in Los Angeles USA and Singapore, this is a P2E game that combines crypto-economics with the gaming world, NFT art and blockchain to create a self-contained gaming ecosystem for players. Versailles Heroes has both PVP and PVE battle mechanics in its matchmaking system, meaning players can battle against each other, go head-to-head or interact with the quests in the environment. On their adventures, players can accumulate virtual assets, which can be integrated into the embeddable NFTs. However, players must first purchase an NFT Hero from the marketplace to participate, and the winner of each game is rewarded in tokens. Versailles Heroes Unique Selling Points Upgradable NFTs Versailles Heroes has an innovative the NFT upgrade system, allowing the changeable NFT data to be recorded on the chain. Unique DeFi Duo Token Versailles Heroes provides a duo token model that guarantees the burning of the game token, as well as the extra benefit of a big boost in mining. NFT Hero Development The value of each player’s NFT can increase over time. All players have room for growth, through continuous battles and upgrades so NFTs become more valuable over time. Embedded NFTs Embedded NFTs give the player digital ownership of items and a unique experience obtaining valuable NFT collectibles and assets, earning more match rewards throughout gameplay. Join the Whitelist To learn more visit https://versaillesheroes.com/ Join the discord community Versailles Heroes whitelist event starts September 9th to October 5th. https://versaillesheroes.com/whitelist-event/ Whitelisted members earn exclusive benefits including an NFT hero box, participation in a mystery box pre-sale giving you 30% of your hero’s max MOH rewards airdropped to your wallet, plus early beta testing access. Contact Details Quynhs Limited Legal@quynhs.sc Blue Orange Asia Ian Gerry ian@blueorangeasia.com

September 05, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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CORRECTING AND REPLACING: ClientPay Launches Partnership With The American Institute Of Architects New York State

ClientPay

ClientPay, a leading payment technology for the Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, has announced its partnership with The American Institute of Architects in New York State amplifying payment services for clients to pay anywhere at any time. The ClientPay and AIA New York State partnership will offer ClientPay an exclusive for AIA New York State members. “We strive to offer our members, most of whom practice architecture within the context of small firms, options that can improve their ability to streamline their business operations and profitability. ClientPay is one of those valuable tools that stood out to us, and we are excited to begin our partnership with them,” said Georgi Ann Bailey, Executive Vice President of AIA New York State. The American Institute of Architects New York State thrives on its leadership, innovation, and setting the highest standards in the work of its members.The elected Board of Directors and diverse group of practitioners bring a wide range of experience to the state component, creating solutions for planning, zoning, and social concerns of fellow architects in the United States. “We’re so excited to announce that AIA New York State will offer ClientPay as an exclusive member benefit to its members. ClientPay’s technology saves firms time, and ensures higher collections, allowing architects to focus on their profession”,said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of ClientPay. “Developed specifically for AEC industry professionals, ClientPay is a leading payments technology that can truly help these professionals better run their already thriving businesses.” For more information, head to ClientPay.com About ClientPay ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Our team works with you from the moment you sign up to ensure your success, backed by industry-leading technology that is trusted by more than 50,000 firms. Additionally, our technology surpasses standards for internet security and PCI compliance, so you can rest easy knowing your firm's data, as well as your clients' sensitive data, is always protected by bank-grade security Learn more at clientpay.com. About AIA New York State The American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) is composed of 13 chapters representing over 9,000 architecture professionals throughout New York and is the voice of the architectural community and a resource for its members in service to society. For more information visit aianys.org. ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Contact Details Keely Leonard +1 512-368-8988 kleonard@affinipay.com Company Website https://www.clientpay.com/

September 02, 2022 01:55 PM Central Daylight Time

From East And West: Asia Broadband’s Payment Gateway For The Future?

Asia Broadband, Inc.

The Bosphorus Bridge in Turkey was a marvel when it was completed in 1973. The largest suspension bridge outside of America at the time, it was also the first to cross the famed Dardanelles Strait and unite the continents of Europe and Asia. To this day known as the First Bridge in the city of Istanbul, this bridge is still a gateway between the East and the West, and it continues to capture the imagination with its promise of adventure and discovery. Asia Broadband Inc. (OTC: AABB) is launching a new gateway, one that it says will not just connect Europe and Asia but that will connect consumers and businesses to the future of digital payment. Asia Broadband, a resource company that primarily mines and sells precious metals, is developing its new product PayAABB, a digital crypto payment platform that will help facilitate the expanding financial options brought about by the rise of transactions in alternate currencies. The Gateway Integrating AABB’s Crypto Platform PayAABB is a product developed by Asia Broadband as part of its growing integrated crypto platform. A company already strongly established in the physical gold mining industry, Asia Broadband has now established itself in the crypto market. Over a year ago it launched its own crypto wallet — the AABB Wallet — to privately and securely store and transfer crypto. Other crypto platforms offering wallet options include those from Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) and Exodus Movement Inc. (OTC: EXOD). Concurrently with the wallet, it created the AABB Gold Token, gold-backed, mine-to-token crypto that seeks to bring gold into the crypto future while providing crypto, a notoriously volatile commodity, with the stability of gold by tying the minimum token value to the price of bullion. In January, it initiated a cryptocurrency exchange, the AABB Exchange, where crypto can be privately and securely traded. Asia Broadband describes its new product as engaging with the “future of payments.” Almost a quarter of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) now accept or are looking to accept crypto payments, according to a new survey, and this is part of a significant trend toward the digitalization of currency and payment. Asia Broadband is leading the charge into this new payment domain with its upcoming product PayAABB. As Asia Broadband’s next step in its integrated crypto platform, PayAABB is a digital means for customers to pay businesses in crypto. Available both on and offline, when launched the PayAABB gateway will sync all of Asia Broadband’s crypto products into a unified whole. Payments can be made in over 400 cryptocurrencies, and by using an automatic transfer through the AABB Exchange system, businesses will be able to accept payment as one stablecoin. PayAABB will offer customers significant payment flexibility. Payments can be made in a variety of ways, including over email or text messaging or QR code as well as through a social messenger or e-commerce site. The gateway will also be an attractive option for businesses, as it has no third-party fee, includes a high level of security including Google Authenticator and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate for encrypted transactions and features essentially irreversible transactions. PayAABB will also bolster Asia Broadband’s existing crypto products. It will expand options for the AABB Wallet, as the wallet is soon to include a merchant application program interface (API) for sellers. This will allow merchants to make business-to-customer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) transactions as well as set up loyalty programs and other initiatives that maximize crypto accessibility. Additionally, the payment gateway will increase the versatility of AABBs Exchange, which recently became newly available as a mobile app. Asia Broadband announced that AABB Exchange will be part of an exciting initiative to enter the non-fungible token (NFT) market with its proprietary digital products becoming adapted to NFT transactions, a market currently worth $40 billion. Asia Broadband’s suite of gold and crypto products are part of the company vision that ambitiously seeks “complete independence from fiat currency.” The company hopes the PayAABB gateway, when launched, will bring the company closer to this goal. To learn more about Asia Broadband, visit its website. To learn more about PayAABB, click here. Asia Broadband, Inc. (OTC: AABB), is a high-margin resource company focused on the production, supply, and sale of precious and base metals to primarily Asian markets. Through its subsidiary, Asia Metals Inc., Asia Broadband focuses on the acquisition of highly prospective gold projects in well-established mining camps around Mexico.The Companyâs extensive industry contacts and experience facilitate an innovative distribution from the production and supply to client sales networks in Asia. This vertical integration approach to sales transactions is the unique strength of AABB that differentiates the Company and creates distinctive value for shareholders. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Investor Relations ir@asiabroadbandinc.com Company Website https://aabbgoldtoken.com/

September 02, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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This Algorithmic Money Market System Might Be A Faster, Lower-Cost Way For Users To Lend, Borrow And Generate Yield On Their Crypto

Venus Protocol

BNB Chain is fast, low-cost and more widely used worldwide, with daily transaction volumes exceeding 2.866 million, more than double Ethereum’s 1.025 million. This is reportedly what allows Venus Protocol to offer faster, lower-cost transactions to people around the globe, possibly opening the door to DeFi to the next billion users. Venus is a lending and borrowing platform built on the Binance Smart Chain. Its goal is to enable “simple and powerful community-driven finance for the entire globe” by offering what it reports is a faster, lower-cost alternative to Ethereum-based money markets like Compound or Maker. It’s also adding new features that give users more ways to generate yield and participate in emerging decentralized finance markets. Following are a few of the things users can do on the Venus Protocol platform. What Users Can Do In The Venus Protocol’s Lending And Credit System When users supply cryptocurrencies to Venus, they can use those assets in three ways: Use the assets as collateral for a loan to borrow over 20 different cryptocurrencies. Supply liquidity to the Venus Protocol, earning an annual percentage yield (APY) in return. Mint VAI synthetic stablecoin Here Is A Quick Overview Of How Each Of Those Works For Users XVS Token Users can buy $XVS and generate yield by staking it in the Venus Protocol XVS vault to earn staking rewards. The XVS vault APR is set to a different daily emission speed each quarter depending on the previous quarter’s protocol income and the amount of XVS Tokens bought back from the market to be shared between stakers. — for example, the latest XVS vault rewards distribution is currently giving users a close to 25% annual percentage rate. The XVS Token is also the Venus Protocol Governance Token which is used to vote on the DAO’s Governance Proposals. (Venus Improvement Proposals) Taking Out A Loan Borrowers can borrow any of the supported cryptocurrencies or digital assets and stablecoins in exchange for pledging collateral. Borrowers are limited to borrowing a maximum ranging from 40% to f 80%, depending on the risk assessment for each asset and of the value of the collateral they’ve pledged. Going forward, the platform hopes to add under-collateralized loan capabilities. Venus Protocol reports that with no credit check and fast origination, borrowers can get the funding they need as soon as they need it — and with no monthly payment obligations and the ability to use the appreciation in the value of their collateral toward their loan balance, borrowers can make payments at any time. Earning Interest By Supplying Liquidity The variable APY earned for providing liquidity gives users another way to increase their yields without the risks associated with trading crypto. The protocol works on an algorithmic basis, meaning interest rates are set automatically based on the demand in a specific market. When demand is high in, say Bitcoin, the rates go up for that asset. While rates are variable, interest rates are based on the fluctuating demand for different currencies and rewards distributions can mean substantial yield — especially for those who stake the native Venus Governance token (XVS). Venus Protocol Is Built On BNB Smart Chain Decentralized financial platforms built on blockchains might be redefining the structure of money markets by removing the need for a central authority or third-party decision maker. This is lowering the barriers for borrowers and opens the door for more people to become lenders. However, many of the existing decentralized money markets are built on Ethereum, a costly and slow blockchain that comes with its own barriers to access in the form of high fees, and slow transactions — Ethereum takes 13 seconds to create a block compared to BNB chain’s three seconds — and lack of high market cap assets like Litecoin or XRP. Venus Protocol (“Venus”) is an algorithmic-based money market system designed to bring a complete decentralized finance-based lending and credit system onto Binance Smart Chain. Venus enables users to utilize their cryptocurrencies by supplying collateral to the network that may be borrowed by pledging over-collateralized cryptocurrencies. This creates a secure lending environment where the lender receives a compounded interest rate annually (APY) paid per block, while the borrower pays interest on the cryptocurrency borrowed. These interest rates are set by the protocol in a curve yield, where the rates are automated based on the demand of the specific market, such as Bitcoin. The difference of Venus from other money market protocols is the ability to use the collateral supplied to the market not only to borrow other assets but also to mint synthetic stablecoins with over-collateralized positions that protect the protocol. These synthetic stablecoins are not backed by a basket of fiat currencies but by a basket of cryptocurrencies. Venus utilizes the Binance Smart chain for fast, low-cost transactions while accessing a deep network of wrapped tokens and liquidity This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Venus Protocol contact@Venus.io Company Website https://venus.io/

September 02, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Volatus Aerospace Corp. Provides Update Related to Its Brokered Private Placement and Short Form Prospectus Offering

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) (the “Company” or “Volatus”) is providing a supplementary update in respect of its brokered private placement of units announced by way of press release on August 29, 2022 (the “Brokered Private Placement”). The Brokered Private Placement is intended to accommodate investors in the Province of Quebec as the Prospectus Offering (as defined below) is not applicable in the Province of Quebec. The offerings are made on similar terms as announced previously. The Brokered Private Placement for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 will be conducted in addition to, and on similar terms with, the Company’s proposed marketed public offering of units for gross proceeds of $4,000,032, subject to an over-allotment option (the “Prospectus Offering”), and the Company’s proposed non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 (the “Non-Brokered Private Placement”), each as previously announced by way of press release on July 25, 2022. The Company received a receipt for the preliminary short form prospectus on July 25, 2022 and expects to receive a receipt for the final short form prospectus in due course. The offerings are subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and any applicable securities regulatory authorities. All securities issued in connection with the Brokered Private Placement and the Non-Brokered Private Placement will be subject to a four-month and one day hold period in Canada. In correction of the August 29, 2022 press release, the Company advises that there is no president's list applicable to the Brokered Private Placement. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information 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 Corporation; 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 Corporation 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 Corporation, 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 reflects the Corporation’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 impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation 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 Corporation 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 TSX Venture Exchange (“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 release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

September 02, 2022 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

ClientPay Launches Partnership With American Institute Of Architects In New York

ClientPay

ClientPay, a leading payment technology for the Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, has announced its partnership with the American Institute of Architects in New York amplifying payment services for clients to pay anywhere at any time. The ClientPay and AIA New York partnership will offer ClientPay an exclusive for AIA New York members. “We strive to offer our members, most of whom practice architecture within the context of small firms, options that can improve their ability to streamline their business operations and profitability. ClientPay is one of those valuable tools that stood out to us, and we are excited to begin our partnership with them,” said Georgi Ann Bailey, Executive Vice President of AIA New York State. The American Institute of Architecture in New York thrives on its leadership, innovation, and setting the highest standards in the work of its members.The elected Board of Directors and diverse group of practitioners bring a wide range of experience to the chapter, creating solutions for planning, zoning, and social concerns of fellow architects in the United States. “We’re so excited to announce that AIA New York will offer ClientPay as an exclusive member benefit to its members. ClientPay’s technology saves firms time, and ensures higher collections, allowing architects to focus on their profession”,said Dru Armstrong, Chief Executive Officer of ClientPay. “Developed specifically for AEC industry professionals, ClientPay is a leading payments technology that can truly help these professionals better run their already thriving businesses.” For more information, head to ClientPay.com About ClientPay ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Our team works with you from the moment you sign up to ensure your success, backed by industry-leading technology that is trusted by more than 50,000 firms. Additionally, our technology surpasses standards for internet security and PCI compliance, so you can rest easy knowing your firm's data, as well as your clients' sensitive data, is always protected by bank-grade security Learn more at clientpay.com. About AIA New York The American Institute of Architects New York State (AIANYS) is composed of 13 chapters representing over 9,000 architecture professionals throughout New York and is the voice of the architectural community and a resource for its members in service to society. For more information visit aianys.org. ClientPay was specifically created to make it easy for your clients to securely pay your firm with credit card, debit card, and eCheck payments. Contact Details Keely Leonard +1 512-368-8988 kleonard@affinipay.com Company Website https://www.clientpay.com/

September 01, 2022 10:30 AM Central Daylight Time

NelsonHall recognizes Velocity Global as a ‘leader’ in global employer of record services

Velocity Global

Velocity Global, the leading provider of global talent solutions, has been named a leader in the NelsonHall Vendor Evaluation & Assessment Tool (NEAT) for global employer of record (EoR) services. The report, published today, evaluates vendors on their overall EoR services as well as their enabling technology, and recognizes Velocity Global for both its ability to deliver immediate customer benefit as well as its capability to meet future customer needs. “The global EoR market continues to grow and mature as companies look to access a truly global talent pool as Work from Anywhere policies continue to expand for years to come,” said Jeanine Crane-Thompson, Principal Analyst with NelsonHall’s HR Technology & Services practice. “As an early entrant in the employer of record market, Velocity Global has deep expertise providing firms a path to compliant global expansion in over 185 countries and all 50 U.S. states while its strong technology platform ensures a seamless experience for employers and talent.” As the largest global EoR provider, Velocity Global simplifies work by enabling companies to compliantly hire, manage, and pay workers anywhere in the world. The company’s Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience by combining proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, personalized expertise, and unmatched global scale. Specifically, NelsonHall highlights several strengths that position Velocity Global well to deliver customer benefit, including: Broad expertise. To support organizations looking for compliant international expansion and workforce management, Velocity Global offers comprehensive solutions and expertise in key growth segments, including independent contractor compliance, benefits, immigration, payroll, and payment management. Available funding. Successful Series A and a recent $400M Series B funding rounds in 2021 and 2022 will allow for continued R&D as well as potential inorganic growth strategies to expand front-end HR service offerings and add further functionalities to its Global Work Platform TM. Strong and expanded portfolio. Recent acquisitions of iWorkGlobal and Shield GEO in 2021 allowed Velocity Global to strengthen the company’s portfolio and add functionalities to its platform. Comprehensive services. Complementary services beyond EoR, including merger, acquisition, and divestiture consulting, help facilitate cross-border and carve-out transactions aligned with its global EoR operating model enabling clients to more quickly and efficiently execute and close deals. “We are proud to again be recognized as a leader in global EoR services by NelsonHall,” says Brad Collins, chief strategy officer at Velocity Global. “Our teams constantly innovate to simplify the process of compliantly hiring, managing, and paying talent anywhere, and NelsonHall highlights our platform’s ability to meet the needs of businesses today and in the future.” For deeper insights download our report here. About Velocity Global Velocity Global accelerates the future of work for anyone, anywhere, anyhow. Its Global Work Platform TM simplifies the employer and talent experience through its proprietary cloud-based talent management technology, backed by personalized expertise and unmatched global scale. The platform offers a full suite of talent solutions, including global Employer of Record and Contractor Management, to help companies onboard, manage, and pay talent in more than 185 countries and all 50 United States. Thousands of brands rely on Velocity Global to build international teams without the cost or complexity of setting up foreign legal entities or state registrations. Velocity Global was named a "Leader" in Global Employer of Record Services by prominent analyst firm NelsonHall. Founded in 2014, the company has hundreds of employees across six continents. For more information, visit velocityglobal.com. Contact Details Velocity Global Anja Koltes +1 720-650-4348 news@velocityglobal.com Company Website https://velocityglobal.com/

September 01, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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