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Stupid Cancer Announces CancerCon Live 2024 in Austin, Texas

Stupid Cancer

Stupid Cancer, the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering everyone affected by adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer, is thrilled to announce that CancerCon Live 2024 will take place in Austin, Texas for the first time ever. This landmark event, scheduled for August 15 - 18, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Austin, promises to bring together hundreds of young adult cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates from across the country to share their experiences, gain valuable insights/resources, and build lasting connections. “We look forward to creating an unforgettable experience that empowers young adults affected by cancer and helps them connect with others who truly understand their journey.” says Alison Silberman, CEO of Stupid Cancer. CancerCon Live is the premier annual gathering for the AYA cancer community, offering a unique blend of education, support, and empowerment. This year's event in Austin will feature: Keynote Speakers: Hear from leading voices in the AYA cancer community, including survivors, healthcare professionals, and advocates, sharing their stories and insights on topics ranging from advancements in cancer treatment to survivorship challenges. Workshops and Panels: Participate in interactive sessions on a wide range of topics tailored to the unique needs of AYA cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, covering mental health, fertility preservation, advocacy, career development, and more. Meet the AYA Community: Dedicated time for attendees to connect with peers, build lasting friendships, and expand their support networks in a supportive and inclusive environment. Exhibit Hall: Explore resources, products, and services from leading organizations committed to supporting the AYA cancer community as well as a few local small businesses. Social Events: Enjoy fun and engaging social activities designed to foster connections and create memorable experiences with some local Austin flavor. Local excursions: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the city’s unique attractions, including Bat Watching under Congress Bridge and unlimited Skee-Ball at Full Circle Bar, to name a few, all while engaging in meaningful activities that support their personal and collective growth. “Austin’s dynamic and inclusive culture aligns perfectly with our mission to build a strong, supportive community for AYA cancer patients and survivors. We look forward to welcoming everyone to what promises to be our most impactful CancerCon yet,” says Eddie Mouradian, Director of Development. For over a decade, Stupid Cancer has brought together hundreds of patients, survivors, caregivers, advocates, and health professionals at the largest gathering of the AYA community - CancerCon (R). Now gathering both online and off, every CancerCon event is an immersive experience, led by transformative connection and education. The majority of conference attendees are AYA (age 15-39) cancer patients and survivors, but caregivers and health professionals of all ages are also welcome. CancerCon Live is hosted in a different US city each year as we seek to make the event always be within reach of our community at all times. Registration for CancerCon Live 2024 is now open. To register or learn more about the event, please visit cancercon.org. About Stupid Cancer Stupid Cancer’s mission is to help empower everyone affected by adolescent and young adult cancer by ending isolation and building community. Through innovative programming and strategic communications, the organization aims to provide support, resources, education, and a sense of community both online and in-person. For more information, please visit stupidcancer.org. For media inquires, contact: media@stupidcancer.org About Stupid Cancer:Stupid Cancer's mission is to help empower everyone in the adolescent and young adult (AYA) community by ending isolation and building community. Contact Details Alison Silberman +1 646-868-0087 media@stupidcancer.org Company Website https://stupidcancer.org/

June 12, 2024 02:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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How U Power (NASDAQ: UCAR) Is Addressing Key Concerns For Widespread EV Adoption – Including Range Anxiety And Charging Times

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Electric vehicles are growing in popularity as the world seeks a greener future. That’s true around the world with electric cars accounting for 18% of vehicles sold last year, up from just 2% five years ago. That growth could be even greater, but large-scale adoption of these emissions-free cars and trucks is proving elusive – something that is true in many countries. Range anxiety is a big reason. The fear of running out of battery life is too great for some consumers and fleet operators to overcome. Then there’s charging. It can take time to get the vehicle powered up, depending on the system and demand. U Power (NASDAQ: UCAR), the Nasdaq-listed EV power solution company, believes it has the solution to overcome those challenges and spur greater EV adoption across the globe. It is betting that UOTTA – its proprietary battery-swapping technology – can overcome range fears and eliminate any wasted time waiting for a vehicle to charge. This battery-swapping model is appealing because customers only need to pay for the vehicle when purchasing a vehicle through the battery bank. After that, they pay a monthly rental fee for the battery. Not only does this reduce the procurement cost of EVs but the rental and service fees for battery swapping during daily operations are 30% to 50% cheaper than fast charging. Since batteries are swapped out, it extends the lifespan of the batteries and protects the environment since the dismantling and recycling of the batteries after retirement complies with environmental policies. Speed Is Power With U Power’s advanced technology, consumers and fleet operators can replace dead EV batteries with fully charged ones in under five minutes. That removes the time challenges, and with swapping stations eventually located around the world, it eliminates the fear of running out of battery life. U Power isn’t your run-of-the-mill EV battery-swapping player, either. The company started out in 2013 as a vehicle-sourcing services company focused on lower-tier cities in China. Since then, U Power has forged partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers. Utilizing a distinctive financial model coupled with customized vehicle offerings, the company has filled the market gap beyond the 4S dealership network, establishing over 800 operational outlets across China. In 2017, U Power emerged as one of the earliest entrants into the new energy electric vehicle sales market. Leveraging market insights and accumulated experience, U Power pioneered the UOTTA battery-swapping technology in 2019. Collaborating with automotive manufacturers, the company introduced various models of battery-swapping vehicles for commercial use, successfully penetrating the market. Moreover, U Power is also a key contributor to the drafting of China's battery-swapping standards. With its industry influence and advantages, U Power achieved a milestone in 2023 by becoming the world's first publicly listed company specializing in electric vehicle battery-swapping technology. Since then, the company has been busy churning out new technology, securing 14 patents and 24 pending patent applications in China. Last year, it sold and delivered six battery-swapping stations to four customers. All told it has already sold eleven battery-swapping stations, and its solutions include UOTTA-powered EVs, battery-swapping stations and a data management platform synchronizing real-time data. U Power is also forging partnerships with Chinese automobile manufacturers to jointly develop commercial-use UOTTA-powered EVs, such as ride-hailing passenger EVs, small logistics EVs and light electric trucks. Major Collaborations Spurring Growth The company’s efforts towards forging partnerships were also on display recently with U Power inking a deal with Dutch electric vehicle company UNEX t o provide battery-swapping vehicles and swapping station services to Associação Nacional dos Transportes Rodoviários em Automóveis Ligeiros (ANTRAL), the association representing public passenger road transport companies operating light vehicles designated as taxis in Portugal. ANTRAL will use U Power’s UOTTA technology and battery swapping station model. Through the collaboration, the two aim to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector by 2030, in line with the European Union's decarbonization targets and Portugal's regulatory requirements for taxi vehicles. Combining U Power’s battery-swapping station model and UNEX’s extensive network and market know-how, U Power said the goal is to sell the taxi industry EVs and install charging and battery-swapping stations. The first phase of the agreement is expected to provide two swapping stations and 120 battery-swapping taxis. ANTRAL operates more than 1,000 taxis, covering over 80 million kilometers annually, with carbon emissions reaching 1,440 tons and fuel costs close to €10 million. By adopting UOTTA battery swapping services, U Power said related costs are expected to be reduced by 30-50%, aligning with the EU's goal of achieving 30 million "zero-emission" electric vehicles by 2030. "This collaboration between UNEX and ANTRAL that utilizes our UOTTA technology marks a significant stride towards promoting sustainable transportation and reducing emissions. By combining our battery-swapping expertise with their commitment to decarbonization, we aim to facilitate the transition of taxi fleets from fossil fuels to electric mobility,” said Jia Li, Chairman and CEO of U Power. “This partnership highlights the global taxi industry's shift towards electrification, which will lead to reduced operational costs, increased driver earnings, and lower carbon footprints.” About 50,000 to 60,000 European taxis are expected to transition to electric vehicles in the next three to five years, presenting a big opportunity, reports U Power. Collaborations like that are behind the company’s revenue growth of 153.5% from fiscal year 2022 to fiscal year 2023. As U Power collaborates with more and more customers, it is building a brand and reputation in the market, which the company expects will drive further growth in the future. It is a big opportunity. The market size for battery swapping and electric commercial vehicles is projected to reach RMB 176,615.1 million in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 68.1% from now until then, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan, cited by U Power. Setting Its Sights Internationally Beyond its deal with ANTRAL, U Power is making inroads in other areas of its international expansion, including in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and Peru. The company is focused on electrifying the commercial vehicle sector, particularly targeting urban taxis, buses, logistics vehicles, and transportation vehicles in mines. A crucial aspect of U Power's strategy is to collaborate with local industry-specific clients, integrating successful experiences from China with the specific demands of these clients. This approach involves systematizing the output of battery swapping stations, swapping vehicles, and battery banks, facilitating the rapid development of battery swapping services. In Peru, U Power just embarked on a collaborative pilot test with a Peruvian mining firm to evaluate electric heavy-duty vehicles on an established haulage route. This venture aims to identify an efficient substitute for traditional fuel-powered trucks, offering the potential to cut energy use and reduce operational costs, reports U Power. Then there’s its deal with Cornerstone Technologies Holdings Limited, a leading EV charging solution provider and charge point operator based in Hong Kong with an increasing presence across Southeast Asia. Under their memorandum of understanding, the two are jointly exploring and developing a strategic business relationship. “Through this collaboration, we believe our battery swapping stations will gain increased visibility in our target markets. We look forward to building a successful relationship that delivers sustainable value for our shareholders,” said Li. Even business with U Power’s existing customers is growing, underscoring the quality and innovative nature of its technology. Earlier this month, U Power announced it received a follow-on purchase order for its advanced dual-mode intelligent battery swapping stations from a major taxi operator in Jilin, China. These dual-mode intelligent battery swapping stations feature separate robotic guided vehicles (RGVs) for battery removal and installation. The use of robotics reduces the battery swapping time from between three to five minutes to two to three minutes. What’s more, U Power said the maintenance cycle of the swapping stations has been optimized, reducing weekly maintenance time by around six hours and enhancing operational efficiency by approximately 15%. As U Power transitions from a vehicle-sourcing business to providing comprehensive battery-swapping solutions based on its proprietary UOTTA technology, it is going beyond just selling battery-swapping equipment and vehicles, offering customers big and small an ecosystem of greener vehicle technology. The company is betting its technology and offering will play a pivotal role in making the world greener one fleet at a time. Featured photo by Ernest Ojeh on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

June 12, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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OTAA Launches Groundbreaking New Collection of Men’s Accessories – Redefining Elegance with a Modern Twist

Rev Up Marketers

OTAA, a distinguished leader in the world of men’s fashion, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new line of men’s accessories. Renowned for its exquisite range of ties, bowties, cufflinks, and pocket squares, OTAA makes “the best ties in the world,” according to Jesse Watter, a prominent Fox News anchor. Shop their collection of men’s neckties. This collection heralds a new era of fashion for the discerning man. Each accessory has been meticulously designed to embody both traditional charm and contemporary chic. “Our new range is inspired by the modern gentleman who appreciates the finesse of fine craftsmanship combined with functional design,” says Fameez Haroon, Founder of OTAA. The collection is thoughtfully curated to include a variety of designs, ensuring that there is something perfect for every occasion, from business meetings to casual outings and formal events. OTAA has always been synonymous with quality, and this new collection is no exception. Each piece is crafted using the highest quality materials sourced from around the world, ensuring every detail is perfect. The fabrics are chosen not only for their look but for their durability and feel. “We believe that our customers are looking for more than just aesthetic appeal; they are looking for accessories that last, offering both comfort and style,” explains Mr. Haroon. OTAA’s commitment to excellence has been recognized globally, with features in prestigious publications like GQ. This endorsement underlines the brand’s position in the fashion industry as a benchmark for men’s accessories. The new collection is expected to continue this legacy, appealing to both existing fans and new customers who are looking to elevate their wardrobe with pieces that are both stylish and sophisticated. Understanding the needs of its customers, OTAA offers free shipping across Australia, ensuring that the latest trends are accessible to all without the burden of extra costs. Moreover, the user-friendly website provides a seamless shopping experience, with detailed descriptions and styling tips for each product. In an effort to contribute positively to the environment, OTAA takes pride in its sustainable practices. The new collection emphasizes not only the aesthetic and functional aspects of the accessories but also their eco-friendly credentials. The production processes are designed to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable fashion choices. About OTAA Founded by Fameez Haroon, OTAA is a premium menswear brand based in Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia. With a passion for design and quality, OTAA has become a key player in the global fashion scene, specializing in men’s accessories that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. OTAA’s products are a staple in the wardrobe of fashion-forward individuals worldwide, reflecting a philosophy that great style begins with great accessories. For more information, to request samples, or to schedule an interview with Fameez Haroon, please contact: Fameez Haroon hello@otaa.com 1800 531 670 https://www.otaa.com/ Contact Details OTAA Fameez Haroon hello@otaa.com Company Website https://www.otaa.com/

June 12, 2024 01:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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TKC Kitchens Announces Launch of AI-Enhanced Custom Kitchen Design Services

Rev Up Marketers

TKC Kitchens, a provider of innovative kitchen solutions and fitted kitchens, has launched its AI-enhanced custom kitchen design services. This new offering provides advanced artificial intelligence technology to deliver highly customized designs based on individual preferences, lifestyle habits, and spatial constraints, revolutionizing kitchen renovation. With this recent development, TKC Kitchens has integrated cutting-edge AI technology into its design and manufacturing processes. This approach uses machine learning algorithms and data analytics to create personalized kitchen designs that cater to each customer's tastes and requirements. The AI-enhanced service significantly streamlines the kitchen design process, reducing the need for multiple iterations and extensive consultations. Customers receive optimal design suggestions swiftly, with the AI processing various design elements such as layout, cabinetry, worktops, and appliances to produce cohesive and harmonious kitchen plans. Additionally, the service features a user-friendly interface that allows customers to input their choice and receive instant design suggestions. Each AI-generated design is uniquely tailored to individual needs, considering factors like family size, cooking habits, and ergonomic considerations. Realistic 3D renderings enable customers to visualize their new kitchen and make informed decisions. Moreover, the AI system also contributes to sustainability by minimizing waste. Approximate predictions of necessary materials and resource optimization ensure minimal excess, benefiting both the environment and customer material costs. Every AI-generated design is customized to meet the customer's needs and preferences. The system considers various factors to create kitchen designs that are functional and beautiful. Professional designers are available to offer guidance and make adjustments, ensuring the final design meets the standards of quality and craftsmanship. TKC Kitchens actively seeking partners and investors to expand its innovative services globally as part of its growth strategy. Collaboration and investment are crucial to reaching new heights and delivering kitchens to a broader audience. TKC Kitchens invites homeowners across the UK to experience the future of kitchen design with its AI-enhanced custom services. Whether planning a complete renovation or upgrading specific elements, the innovative approach provides a seamless, enjoyable, and personalized design process. For more information about TKC Kitchens, please visit their website. About TKC Kitchens: TKC Kitchens provides new kitchen solutions and fitted kitchens based in Manchester & London. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, TKC Kitchens is dedicated to providing customers with kitchen solutions that exceed expectations. The company has recently launched its AI-enhanced custom kitchen design services to deliver highly customized designs. Contact Details TKC Kitchens Andy Davis +44 800 055 4755 service@tkckitchens.co.uk Company Website https://www.tkckitchens.co.uk/

June 12, 2024 01:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Hashgraph Association and Inacta Ventures launch $50 million Sustainability Venture Studio under The Green Block Initiative

Plato AI

Zurich, June 12th, 2024 – The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss-based association and leader at the forefront of digital enablement on the Hedera network, today announces the launch of a groundbreaking Sustainability Venture Studio for Enterprises, in collaboration with Inacta Ventures, a renowned Swiss and UAE Web3 venture builder. Under The Green Block Initiative, a global think tank and launchpad for sustainability projects launched during COP28 in UAE, the joint Sustainability Venture Studio aims at empowering sustainable projects around the globe, leveraging the Hedera Guardian as the balance sheet of the planet that enables fair carbon markets with industry leading trust and transparency. The Hedera Guardian is an open-source platform that uses the Hedera distributed ledger technology (DLT) network to enable digital sustainability policies and requirements-based dMRV (Digital Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) tokenization for carbon credits and reduces fraud in the ESG market. The $50 million Sustainability Venture Studio will focus on enabling auditable climate finance transactions that are easily verifiable, publicly transparent, and accurate. This global co-investment sustainability program will span over the next five years, with The Hashgraph Association investing $25 million, contributing to 50%, while the remaining $25m co-investment reserved for enterprises interested in developing sustainability use cases on the Hedera Guardian. By combining resources and specialist expertise in sustainability and Web3, this unique partnership is set to revolutionize the way sustainability projects are funded and executed around the world, ensuring a long-term positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact. Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association stated, “With The Green Block Sustainability Venture Studio, we are creating standards for reporting sustainability assets to ensure credibility and accuracy using the Hedera Guardian platform as the balance sheet of the planet, while leveraging the Hedera network as the world’s greenest distributed ledger network.” He added, “We look forward to further growing the global ESG ecosystem that is being built on the Hedera Guardian, introducing certainty, credibility, and comparability of data.” Ralf Glabischnig, Founder of Inacta Ventures, noted, “We are thrilled to integrate the Sustainability Venture Studio into The Green Block Initiative. This collaboration with The Hashgraph Association will accelerate the development and implementation of sustainable projects in The Green Block ecosystem worldwide.” Hedera, known and proven as the greenest DLT in the market, according to the UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies research paper, continues to uphold its promise of sustainability. This new venture studio focused entirely on sustainability use cases not only reflects its commitment through developing various projects but also paves the way for innovative solutions in the sustainability sector. About The Hashgraph Association (THA) The Hashgraph Association is at the forefront of the digital enablement and empowerment of organizations through the broad adoption of Hedera-powered enterprise-grade solutions and decentralized applications, including funding training, innovation, and venture building programs globally. As a non-profit organization headquartered in Switzerland, The Hashgraph Association supports and funds innovation, research, and development that enables economic inclusion and a digital future for all, with a positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact. For further information about The Hashgraph Association, visit www.hashgraph-association.com. For Media Enquiries Dustin Rotenberg – Chief Marketing Officer press@hashgraph-group.com About Inacta Ventures Inacta Ventures is at the forefront of the WEB3 revolution, building on three key pillars: Ecosystem Development, Venture Building, and Smart Capital. As a leading venture builder and network enabler, we specialize in connecting startups and corporates to unlock the potential of WEB3 technologies. Based in the dynamic ecosystems of Crypto Valley in Switzerland and Crypto Oasis in UAE, we provide the essential resources and expertise to build, deploy, and scale breakthrough WEB3 products, enabling enterprises and our 100+ portfolio companies to unlock their potential. Contact Tom Rieder tom.rieder@inactaventures.ch About The Green Block The Green Block is an initiative to create an Ecosystem for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) related Blockchain projects and platforms which include Blockchain and AI technologies. The Ethos of the Green Block is to create a landscape that helps showcase, promote and flourish Web3 initiatives in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) field for sustainability. This initiative took root along with the road to COP28, and transformed into a bigger and more global scale by June 2024. Contact The Green Block: www.thegreenblock.com Contact Details Tom Rieder tom.rieder@inactaventures.ch

June 12, 2024 01:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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News Release

Heat Wave Incoming?: 3 Coins That Can Heat Up This June

RoundHouse Media

As June rolls in, crypto investors are all excited to see coins that can give them huge returns this month. There are many stable coins in the market currently, but the main focus has been on Galaxy Fox, Dogecoin, and Solana. They have outperformed their competitors and are considered to be the top crypto coins to buy right now. While each one offers a unique functionality that propels its further growth, it’s important to understand why they are ahead in the race of best crypto coins. Today we’ll dive in to check out what makes these crypto coins stand out from the rest. Galaxy Fox is a New Coin with Big Plans Galaxy Fox launched its latest P2E (play-to-earn) game last month and it has been a huge hit among young players. This crypto coin has lots of features that makes it a top cryptocurrency to invest in. The very foremost is that Galaxy Fox allows players to earn rewards through gameplay. The Galaxy Fox ecosystem features a web3 runner game where players can earn $GFOX tokens by achieving top scores. The top 20% of players at the end of each $GFOX season receive rewards from the prize fund. It’s like you are playing for fun and also getting real money in exchange for your time spent on the gameplay. With its staking system, long term holders can also earn dividend rewards. The founders aspires to join the ranks of major meme tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. It is not limited to meme coin industry only and wants to compete with leading P2E tokens such as The Sandbox and Axie Infinity. The deflationary token process is set into place to make sure that the supply decreases over time. This will help to increase the value of this crypto coin over time. Users can also trade unique NFTs within the Galaxy Fox ecosystem. All the funds are managed transparently to support the project’s growth. Galaxy Fox rewards its loyal holders through its Stargate where 2% of every transaction is added back. This hub distributes rewards to all staked $GFOX tokens. Overall, it is one of the best crypto coins to be added in your June portfolio. >>BUY $GFOX TOKENS<< Dogecoin is the Original Meme Coin Dogecoin started as a joke but has grown into a significant player in the crypto world. Its community-driven approach and celebrity endorsements have kept it in the spotlight all the time. It has a large and active community that supports its development every single day. The coin has gained a lot of attention, all thanks to endorsements from high-profile individuals like Elon Musk. It is one of the top meme coins that has evolved slowly with new technological updates. These advancements are made to make sure that it can easily scale up the transaction speed. The Dogecoin Foundation has been working on various projects simultaneously. It has given 170% returns this year and is expected to grow further this month. Solana is Known for High-Performance Blockchain Solana is one of the top crypto coins that is known for its high-speed transactions and low fees. It has become a favorite platform among developers and trading users. Its robust infrastructure supports a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps). It has the capacity to handle thousands of transactions every second. This is way beyond than many of its competitors in the crypto industry. This high speed makes it ideal for digital apps that need fast processing. Solana’s ecosystem is expanding very fast as many new projects and apps are getting built on its platform. From decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to NFT marketplaces, Solana is becoming a hub for all types of crypto projects. Solana has made headlines with several high-profile partnerships recently. Its continuous development has kept itself as a top crypto contender in the blockchain space. Conclusion As June progresses, these three coins could see significant trading volume from crypto whales. The main focus has been on Galaxy Fox’s approach to P2E gaming and NFT staking. So, if you are searching for the best coin to buy this month, go for Galaxy Fox. Learn more about $GFOX here: Visit Galaxy Fox Presale | Join the Community Contact Details Roundhouse Media media@galaxyfox.io

June 12, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Teads Unveils Creative Consortium Built to Incubate Innovation to Bolster Results for Advertisers

Teads

Teads, the global media platform, today announced the formation of a Creative Consortium, a suite of new omnichannel partnerships to further enhance exceptional creative services and maximize campaign results for advertisers. The new offerings extend Teads’ ability to deliver personalized and engaging ad experiences for advertisers by implementing top-tier creative solutions and cutting-edge technology by collaborating with best-in-class partners such including Perfect Corp, Aryel, Threedium, Atelar, Geneee, Vyde, Stats Perform, SmartCommerce, and Audiostack. As part of the strategic launch, Teads Studio, the company’s in-house creative team, has integrated advanced creative solutions to optimize and repurpose ad content across various digital platforms for its partners, including: AI-Driven Audio Production: Powered by its partnership with AudioStack, Teads is unlocking addressable, high-quality video at scale and utilizing AI-driven audio production - across CTV video or native - to create dynamic, personalized and contextually relevant audio-visual experiences tailored to different languages, locations and audience segments. Real-Time Sports Data Integration: Embedding live sports statistics into ad creatives to enhance engagement among sports fans in partnership with StatsPerform. AR For The Open Web: Introducing immersive AR experiences such as Virtual Try-On (VTO), which significantly enhance consumer engagement and conversion rates in partnership with Perfect Corp, Aryel, Threedium, Atelar and Geneee. Interactive Shopping Solutions: Development of advanced shopping formats, including visualizations, 3D models, dynamic ads, and shoppable scenarios. Conversation Units: Revolutionizes shopper engagement with innovative in-ad chat units optimized for shoppable moments, allowing consumers to interact through a decision tree and select products based on their needs in partnership with Stats Perform. Omnichannel Integrations: Bridging online and offline experiences, enhancing direct response capabilities. Innovative 3D Models: Captivating audiences with engaging 3D ad formats, improving brand recall and interaction rates. Teads’ enhanced creative capabilities have already empowered brands like Nissan, McDonald’s, Pepsi, and Lenovo to expand the delivery of personalized ads across multiple touchpoints, enhance customer interaction, and drive business results. Teads’ cutting-edge campaign with Nissan integrated CTV, OTT, and Mixed Reality (XR) elements to promote the Nissan Qashqai. QR code integration amplified engagement and boosted brand favorability, reaching an impressive 41% of the UK population at least once, with an average frequency of 4.1. "We were thrilled to partner with Teads Studio to craft a cross-screen experience that effectively reached households on the big screen through OTT and integrated a unique VR experience,” said Niels Van Der Burg, Nissan’s director of marketing operations, Europe. “This innovative approach allowed us to showcase the e-POWER technology and the features of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai in a truly engaging and immersive manner." Other notable brands leveraging Teads’ enhanced creative offerings via its Creative Consortium include: Both McDonald’s and PepsiCo - McDonald’s and Lays (a part of PepsiCo) are partnering with Teads independently for UEFA Euro 2024, utilizing Stats Perform technology to integrate live stats based on match scores directly into their advertising creative. Lenovo - Lenovo was the first tech brand to launch the Teads Conversational Unit in the US, achieving remarkable results. The Lenovo Conversational Unit recorded a 0.25% interaction rate, representing a 66% increase compared to the benchmark. It also achieved a 28.09% active attention rate, marking a 180% increase over the benchmark, and a 0.18% click-through rate (CTR). “At Teads, we’re laser-focused on helping our partners succeed in today’s landscape by boosting engagement, increasing relevance and maximizing impact across all screens,” said Jonathan Lewis, global head of studio at Teads. “The Creative Consortium directly supports the company’s ongoing mission to be ‘best in glass,’ by partnering with innovative industry-leading creative technology and data vendors empowering us to provide the biggest brands in the world with exceptional creative solutions optimized for omnichannel environments.” About Teads Teads operates a leading, cloud-based, omnichannel platform that enables programmatic digital advertising across a global ecosystem of quality digital media. As an end-to-end solution, Teads’ modular platform allows partners to leverage buy-side, sell-side, creative, data and AI optimization technologies. For advertisers and their agencies, Teads offers a single access point to buy the inventory of many of the world’s best publishers and content providers. Through exclusive global media partnerships, Teads enables advertisers and agencies to reach billions of unique monthly users in brand safe, responsible advertising environments, while improving the effectiveness and efficiency of digital ad transactions.Teads partners with the leading marketers, agencies and publishers through a team of 1,200+ people in 50 offices across more than 30 countries. Contact Details Kite Hill PR for Teads Alexandra Morrison teads@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.teads.com/

June 12, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Exploring Investment Opportunities Where AI Meets Crypto

HTX Ventures

Singapore / June 6, 2024 – In recent years, the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology has made the AI + crypto sector an investment magnet. Blockchain’s characteristics of decentralization, high transparency, low energy consumption, and anti-monopoly complement the centralized and opaque nature of AI systems. The fusion of these technologies brings unprecedented opportunities. According to Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, the applications of combining AI and blockchain can be categorized into four types: AI as a player, AI as an interface, AI as the rules, and AI as the objective. He suggests that AI's role in crypto should be considered more from an "application" perspective, including optimizing computing power, algorithms, and data. HTX Research distinguishes crypto technology participation based on AI’s application levels, which can be divided into foundational, execution, and application layers. Each layer presents opportunities worth exploring. For example, zero-knowledge machine learning (zkML) technology, which combines zero-knowledge proofs and blockchain technology, offers a secure, verifiable, and transparent solution for AI agent behavior. Additionally, AI shows great potential in data processing, automated decentralized application (dApp) development, and on-chain transaction security within the execution layer. In the application layer, AI-driven trading bots, predictive analytics tools, and automated market maker (AMM) liquidity management are playing crucial roles in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. This article will delve into the investment opportunities where AI meets crypto, focusing on innovations and developments in the foundational and application layers. It will also analyze the prospects and challenges of combining AI and blockchain from mid-term and long-term perspectives. Key Opportunities in the AI Sector Blockchain and AI differ fundamentally in centralization, transparency, energy consumption, and monopolization. Based on this principle and his analysis, Vitalik has classified applications that combine AI and blockchain into four categories: ● AI as a player in a game ● AI as an interface to the game ● AI as the rules of the game ● AI as the objective of the game Vitalik approaches AI's role in the crypto world from an "application" perspective. Additionally, we can consider crypto as a means of facilitating technologies and resources, including three perspectives: - Optimizing Computing Power: Providing decentralized and efficient computational resources to reduce the risk of single points of failure and enhance overall computing efficiency. - Optimizing Algorithms: Advancing the open-source sharing and innovation of algorithms or models. - Optimizing Data: Enabling decentralized storage, contribution, usage, and secure management of data. HTX Research suggests that AI's development can be categorized into the foundational layer, execution layer, and application layer based on a general architecture. Correspondingly, we can also explore AI + Web3 projects from these dimensions. The foundational layer includes model training, data, decentralized computing power, and hardware, where particular attention should be given to combining zk (zero-knowledge) with AI/ML (machine learning) technologies. The execution layer involves data processing and transmission, AI agents, zkML, and FHE (fully homomorphic encryption). The application layer features AI + DeFi, AI + GameFi, the metaverse, AIGC (AI-generated content), memes, and blockchain-related technologies like RAAS (Robotics as a Service), oracles, coprocessors, and UBI (universal basic income). Rapid progress has been made in foundational and application projects. These include Io.net, a computing power project; Flock, a foundational model; ZeroGravity, a blockchain infrastructure; Myshell as an AI agent; and 0xScope in the application layer. We suggest exploring these opportunities: I. zkML zkML technology combines zero-knowledge proofs with blockchain to provide a secure, verifiable, and transparent solution for monitoring and constraining AI agent behavior. For example, the Modulus Labs project uses zkML to prove to stakeholders that their AI has performed specific tasks while protecting personal privacy and commercial secrets. As an intermediary between AI and blockchain, zkML offers a solution to address privacy protection for AI models and inputs and ensures the verifiability of the inference process. It has pioneered a method that allows using public models to verify private data or using public data to verify private models. Integrating machine learning capabilities enhances the autonomy and dynamism of smart contracts, enabling operation based on real-time on-chain data rather than merely static rules. This innovation makes smart contracts more flexible, allowing them to adapt to a wider range of applications, even those unforeseen at the contract's inception. Overview of Typical zkML Projects The first table presents promising zkML projects while the second lists other zkML projects. II. Data Processing This area includes breakthroughs in the execution layer of AI, particularly in blockchain data transmission and development layers. a. AI and On-chain Data Analysis This area involves using AI technology to deeply mine blockchain data and leveraging large language models (LLMs) and deep learning algorithms to gain more insights. The Web3 Analytics project, for example, uses AI for on-chain data analysis to discover market trends and user behavior. It helps users understand on-chain transactions and market dynamics more effectively. b. AI and Automated dApp Development This area focuses on infrastructure projects related to DevOps. AI projects using automated development can attract more developers, thereby making the ecosystem more prosperous. Some AI-powered development tools can help developers quickly write smart contracts and automatically correct errors. Others even offer drag-and-drop dApp programming capabilities. c. AI and On-chain Transaction Security This area involves AI agents. It entails deploying AI agents on the blockchain to enhance the security and reliability of AI applications. These AI agents can automatically perform tasks such as trading, data analysis, and automated decision-making. Deploying them on the blockchain ensures their operations are transparent, traceable, and tamper-resistant, thereby increasing the system's overall security. Through real-time monitoring and smart analysis, AI technology can identify and defend against malicious attacks and data breaches, ensuring transaction security and data integrity. • Project Example: SeQure is a security platform that uses AI for real-time monitoring and analysis. It detects and defends against malicious attacks and data breaches, ensuring the stability and security of on-chain transactions. III. AI + DeFi The most significant aspect of integrating AI with the application layer is AI + DeFi. Here are some key areas to focus on: 1. AI-driven Trading Bots These bots can execute trades swiftly and accurately by analyzing market data, news sentiment, and price trends to make instant decisions. They often outperform human traders. 2. Predictive Analytics While predicting the volatility of the crypto market has always been challenging, AI-driven analysis tools are becoming increasingly important. They can provide reliable forecasts of market trends and potential price movements. 3. AMM Liquidity Management For instance, when adjusting the liquidity range for Uniswap V3, integrating AI allows the protocol to more intelligently set the liquidity range. This optimizes the efficiency and profitability of AMMs. 4. Liquidation Protection and Debt Position Management Through a combination of on-chain and off-chain data, smarter liquidation protection strategies can be implemented. This ensures that debt positions are safeguarded during market volatility. 5. Design of Complex DeFi Structured Products In designing vault mechanisms, financial AI models can be used instead of fixed strategies. These models may include AI-managed trading, lending, or options, enhancing product intelligence and flexibility. IV. AI + GameFi AI in GameFi projects enhances the gaming experience and fosters innovation. Here are some primary focuses: 1. Game Strategy Optimization AI can learn players' habits and strategies to adjust game difficulty and tactics in real time, providing a more personalized and challenging experience. Through deep learning and reinforcement learning, AI can evolve to better suit players' needs and preferences. 2. Game Asset Management AI can help players manage and trade in-game virtual assets more effectively. Leveraging smart contracts and automated trading strategies, players can maximize the use of their assets, such as automatic buying, selling, renting, and lending game assets, thus optimizing investment returns. 3. Enhanced Game Interaction AI can create smarter and more responsive non-player characters (NPCs). Through natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) technologies, AI enables more natural and seamless interactions with players, enhancing immersion and satisfaction. Investment Strategies in Different Timeframes - In the short term, we should focus on areas where AI is first applied in crypto, such as conceptual AI applications and memes. Mainstream AI communities will continue to generate new hot topics, and major upgrades by companies like Nvidia and OpenAI will spark attention in the AI sector, attracting capital inflows. These can create excitement and drive momentum. - In the mid-term, the combination of AI agents with Intents and with smart contracts will garner traction. If successful, AI could extend smart contracts to create a new type of blockchain that integrates ledgers, contracts, and AI, moving beyond Ethereum's "ledger + contract". - Vitalik has highlighted AI agents as a promising area. AI agents are intelligent entities capable of autonomously acquiring and processing information, making decisions, executing actions, and altering the environment. This is a cutting-edge field within AI, closest to mass adoption at the application layer. - Metaphorically speaking, AI agents are like attractive and dynamic individuals, GPU cloud computing is a stable and mature entrepreneur, and AI models in the DA layer are disheveled scientists. - In the long term, the combination of AI and zkML technology, despite skepticism from ML experts in Web2 AI companies, will ultimately exert a significant impact on the crypto world. References: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinanceYF5/status/1772434625387717055 - Web3Caff: https://twitter.com/Web3Caff_Res - Twitter Vitalik: https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — About Us This article is a product of diligent work by the HTX Research Team that is currently under HTX Ventures. HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With a decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice. HTX Ventures presently backs over 200 projects spanning multiple blockchain sectors, with select high-quality initiatives already trading on the HTX exchange. Furthermore, as one of the most vigorous Fund of Funds (FOF) investors, HTX Ventures collaboratively forges the blockchain ecosystem alongside premier global blockchain funds, including Bankless Ventures, Figment Capital, Gitcoin, IVC, and Animoca. Company Website https://www.htx.com/en-us/ventures Disclaimer 1. The author of this report and his organization do not have any relationship that affects the objectivity, independence, and fairness of the report with other third parties involved in this report. 2. The information and data cited in this report are from compliance channels. The sources of the information and data are considered reliable by the author, and necessary verifications have been made for their authenticity, accuracy and completeness, but the author makes no guarantee for their authenticity, accuracy or completeness. 3. The content of the report is for reference only, and the facts and opinions in the report do not constitute business, investment and other related recommendations. The author does not assume any responsibility for the losses caused by the use of the contents of this report, unless clearly stipulated by laws and regulations. Readers should not only make business and investment decisions based on this report, nor should they lose their ability to make independent judgments based on this report. 4. The information, opinions and inferences contained in this report only reflect the judgments of the researchers on the date of finalizing this report. In the future, based on industry changes and data and information updates, there is the possibility of updates of opinions and judgments. 5. The copyright of this report is only owned by HTX Ventures. If you need to quote the content of this report, please indicate the source. If you need a large amount of references, please inform in advance (see “About HTX Ventures” for contact information) and use it within the allowed scope. Under no circumstances shall this report be quoted, deleted or modified contrary to the original intent. Appendix: Decentralized Computing and AI Inference Platform Projects These projects leverage crypto incentives to globally share and utilize idle computing resources. AI Data and Model Source Projects These projects focus on data authenticity, transparency, and traceability, using crypto economic models to incentivize data contributions (for end users) and model enhancements (for developers and businesses). About HTX Ventures HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With a decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice. HTX Ventures presently backs over 200 projects spanning multiple blockchain sectors, with select high-quality initiatives already trading on the HTX exchange. Furthermore, as one of the most vigorous Fund of Funds (FOF) investors, HTX Ventures collaboratively forges the blockchain ecosystem alongside premier global blockchain funds, including IVC, Shima, and Animoca. Contact Details Michael Wang glo-media@htx-inc.com Company Website https://www.htx.com/en-us/ventures

June 12, 2024 10:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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HTX Ranks as Top 4 Exchange by Liquidity, Aspiring to Be Synonymous with Quality Assets

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Kaiko, a leading cryptocurrency market data provider, recently published its Q2 2024 report on exchange liquidity. Among the 43 mainstream centralized exchanges tracked in the report, HTX was rated AA and tied for fourth place in terms of liquidity, with an average trading volume of $60.5 billion. It is reported that the Kaiko report analyzed exchange liquidity using five key metrics: trading volume, trading volume contribution, market depth (+/-1), coefficient of variation (CV) dispersion, and market quality. In response, HTX stated that the platform will remain committed to prioritizing security and regulatory compliance as it continues to expand its global footprint. Furthermore, it aims to deliver a comprehensive, safe, and user-friendly crypto trading experience for an ever-growing base of customers worldwide. Highlights HTX's Performance in the First Half of 2024 Looking back on the past six months, HTX has achieved remarkable results. HTX upholds its "user-first" principle when listing new cryptocurrencies, showcasing the core competitiveness of the "People's Exchange" with huge wealth effects. When selecting and listing new assets, the platform is dedicated to identifying new cryptocurrencies and quality assets across various sectors, including Meme, AI, public blockchains, Layer 2, and more. Data from Q1 2024 reveals that HTX has already introduced 59 new cryptos, with almost half of these experiencing price surges of over 1,000% from their initial levels. Topping the list of gainers is WIF, a Meme project from the Solana blockchain, boasting an astonishing 12,039% price increase. In addition, as of June 1, 2024, HTX has completed 20 asset audits. The latest Merkle tree-based proof of reserves data is as follows: 100% for USDT (HTX wallet balance: 610,174,986), 100% for BTC (HTX wallet balance: 25,735), 101% for ETH (HTX wallet balance: 92,631), 105% for HTX (HTX wallet balance: 360,938,524,569,165), and 105% for TRX (HTX wallet balance: 9,754,300,787). The data for USDT and ETH already includes stUSDT and stETH. Also noteworthy is the recent establishment of the HTX DAO People Committee, which has garnered widespread attention from both the broader market and the community. Formed just over a month ago, this committee has rapidly solidified its position as a pivotal driving force within the community. The HTX DAO People Committee, dedicated to championing the community's interests in the long run, is spearheading HTX's ongoing transition toward greater decentralization and democratic autonomy. Emphasizing HTX's recent achievements, Justin Sun, a distinguished member of the HTX Global Advisory Board, shared the following insights on social media: 1. HTX has been performing exceptionally well in listing new assets, with cryptos showing 10x potential price increases consistently appearing on the platform every week. (2) The exchange has experienced continuous net inflows of capital for the past 6 months, a trend Justin Sun views as compelling evidence of users' strong satisfaction with HTX's services. (3) The platform's profitability has soared by over 100%, prompting the implementation of buyback initiatives. HTX Aims to Become Synonymous with Quality Assets HTX's business representative and senior investment analyst, @HTX_liuyego, highlighted that the Kaiko report serves as a well-deserved accolade for HTX. After overcoming a challenging period, this recognition not only bolsters HTX's confidence in its future development but also fosters a sense of reverence within the team. According to @HTX_liuyego, HTX's future development will focus on the following aspects: 1. Listing of high-quality assets. HTX will maintain stringent criteria for the listing of new assets, overseen by a highly proficient project screening team. Justin Sun, a member of the HTX Global Advisory Board, is one of such experts involved in this meticulous selection process. HTX strives to be recognized as the go-to platform for premium digital assets. 2. Product optimization. HTX has taken user feedback to heart and made significant improvements to enhance the overall user experience across various products and services. One notable issue that has been successfully addressed is the previously cumbersome withdrawal process, which has now been satisfactorily resolved. Furthermore, HTX has transitioned from its previous complexity to a more user-friendly approach in designing platform events. 3. Enhance depth. The platform has maintained its focus on enhancing depth to attract more reputable market makers and broker teams, thereby providing users with a seamless trading experience. 4. Safety and security are the cornerstones of the platform. After the hacking incident last year, HTX has taken concrete steps to enhance its security. On the hardware front, the platform has collaborated with the renowned international security firm FearOff to bolster its security infrastructure and safeguards. On the software side, HTX has made a firm commitment to providing 100% fund protection for its users. @HTX_liuyego summarized, "HTX is on a positive trajectory, time will tell. Have faith in HTX." It's undeniable that cryptocurrency exchanges, the most lucrative sector in the crypto industry, are also recognized as fiercely contested arenas. Since the inception of the first cryptocurrency exchange to the present day, the exchange business model has undergone dramatic changes, with rises and falls occurring in the blink of an eye. While industry giants like Coinbase and Binance currently dominate the crypto space, the overall landscape of the exchange business remains unsettled. HTX, a veteran that has weathered the crypto market for nearly 11 years, stands as a testament to the industry's evolving narrative. It has evolved beyond being merely a trading platform; it has become a legend that embodies the dreams and memories of countless investors. HTX firmly believes that true value lies not in short-term price fluctuations but in long-term development and contribution. Moving forward, HTX will continue to collaborate with global partners to drive the evolution of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, creating more value for users and ushering in a more open, inclusive, and vibrant new era of crypto. About HTX Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved over a decade from a simple cryptocurrency exchange to a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem. This expansion covers a wide range of services including digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation, and more. As a world-leading portal to Web 3.0, HTX is committed to a growth strategy focused on global expansion, ecological prosperity, wealth effect, and safety and compliance. This approach enables us to offer comprehensive, safe, and reliable services and value to virtual currency enthusiasts around the world, reinforcing our position as a global gateway to Web3. Contact Details Michael Wang glo-media@htx-inc.com Company Website https://www.htx.com/

June 12, 2024 09:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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