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USITC Issues Affirmative Preliminary Determination in Trade Case Against Imports of Ferrosilicon from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Russia

U.S. Ferrosilicon Producers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) preliminarily determined today that ferrosilicon imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Russia are causing material injury to the U.S. industry. All four Commissioners voted in the affirmative. The Commission’s unanimous vote comes in response to petitions filed on March 28 by CC Metals and Alloys, LLC (“CC Metals”) and Ferroglobe USA, Inc. (“Ferroglobe”), who together account for all American ferrosilicon production. The petitions allege that unfairly priced and subsidized ferrosilicon imports are injuring the U.S. industry and its workers. Ferrosilicon is a critical input used to produce steel and foundry products, making preservation of the American industry a matter closely related to significant national security priorities. “Producers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Brazil are using predatory pricing practices to take market share from American producers. This distorts the market and puts American workers out of jobs,” said Marco Levi, Chief Executive Officer of Ferroglobe PLC. “Today’s vote is encouraging. It brings us one step closer to ensuring a level playing field.” On April 17, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated eight antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into imports of ferrosilicon from Russia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Brazil. "Today's vote validates the data in our petitions and questionnaires showing the serious harm inflicted by unfair imports," said Chris Cobb, Plant Manager of CC Metals and Alloys, Inc. " We applaud the USITC for taking this step toward restoring fair competition to the U.S. market and confidence to U.S. workers and consumers. We look forward to seeing our trade laws enforced.” Commerce is continuing its investigations and will make preliminary CVD determinations as early as June 2024 and AD determinations as early as September 2024. If the determinations are affirmative, provisional AD and CVD duties will be collected based on the preliminary margins calculated by Commerce and potentially applied retroactively. About the CC Metals and Ferroglobe CC Metals traces its roots back to 1949, when it was founded as a producer of large-volume commodity ferroalloys for the steel industry in Calvert City, Kentucky. Today CC Metals is an ISO 9001 certified leading manufacturer of more than 40 different products including 18 different ferrosilicons and more than 20 different magnesium ferrosilicon inoculants, high purity, 3%-9% magnesium and proprietary alloys. CC Metals ships over 100,000 metric tons of finished product annually from its manufacturing facility in Calvert City, KY via barge, rail and truck. Ferroglobe USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Ferroglobe PLC, a world leading producer of silicon metal and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy. Through its subsidiaries, Ferroglobe operates metallurgical manufacturing facilities and mining sites in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia. For more information, visit https://www.ccmetals.com/ and https://www.ferroglobe.com/ Contact Details Elizabeth Heaton +1 202-445-9858 elizabeth@eahstrategiesllc.com

May 10, 2024 04:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Did the Next Crypto Bull Run Begin? BTC Price Tops $64K and ETH Rises Above $3K. Raboo ICO Brings in Over $1 mil

Total Media

Last week started with a bullish trend and the crypto-market saw significant price movements. The BTC price passed the $64,000 mark and the ETH price hit $3,100. Amid the excitement, Raboo, the new crypto sensation of the DeFi world, raised over $1 million in its ongoing presale and is quickly heading for a 100x surge after its ICO. Bitcoin (BTC): The BTC price is quickly recovering As the first and biggest cryptocurrency in the world, the Bitcoin (BTC) price acts as a proxy for the entire market. Consequently, the recent post-halving drop in the price of Bitcoin triggered a market-wide bearish trend, nudging investors to liquidate their positions in anticipation of new growth signals. These market behaviors stand as a testament to Bitcoin's relevance to the entire crypto ecosystem. The latest growth in the Bitcoin (BTC) price resulted in a rebound for the entire market, with most tokens showing a 10% growth over the last week. Additionally, experts believe that the Bitcoin price is going to hit $75,000 in the coming months as more and more institutional investors are injecting funds into the crypto markets. Ethereum (ETH): What will happen to the ETH price in the following months? As the first to introduce smart contracts in the Web3 world, Ethereum soon became the second most valuable cryptocurrency by market cap. This great surge may be attributed to the importance of Ethereum in the whole crypto ecosystem, from the DeFi sector to the NFT industry. Unfortunately, despite all the enthusiasm around the project, the Ethereum (ETH) price is still hovering around $3000. Experts suggest that this high-volatility period should be expected and that the future of Ethereum is still looking bright. The majority of these voices claim that Ethereum is probably going to reach the $5000 mark in the coming months and that wise investors should act upon this opportunity and get ready for the start of the next bull run. Raboo (RABT): The next rising star of the crypto world Raboo is a new AI meme coin that has amazed the market with its unique mix of advanced technology, SocialFi mechanics, and community-driven philosophy. Investors are offered a variety of features such as AI-generated memes, social media content monetization via Raboo's post-to-earn platform, and different exclusive advantages. Thanks to its innovative technology and robust ecosystem, Raboo successfully attracted over 5,000 members to its vibrant community. Thus, with a starting price of only $0.0042 and optimistic predictions of a 100x payday for early investors, it's not hard to see why Raboo is viewed as a golden opportunity by gem hunters worldwide. Conclusion As the market recovers back from last month's bearish trend, investors are watching the Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices for the start of the next bull run. This indicates a positive future for Raboo's presale, positioning the project as one of the best post-halving investments available for any gem hunter looking for their next 100x. Make sure you don't miss out on this golden opportunity! You can participate in the Raboo presale here. Contact Details Total Media Solutions media@Totalsolutionspr.io

May 09, 2024 04:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Triomics automates oncology workflows with GenAI powered platform, raises $15M

Triomics

Currently, oncology staff must manually search thousands of patient health records to find the right trials or care pathways for their patients. Triomics is today announcing it has raised $15M to help cancer centers streamline these workflows and process oncology data at scale by applying their framework to build, institution-tuned large language models (OncoLLM™) and use case-specific software. The company has raised from several Silicon Valley firms making pioneering investments in generative AI and healthcare, including Lightspeed, Nexus Venture Partners, General Catalyst and Y Combinator. Manual chart review can take hours per patient, and many health systems face significant backlogs in completing key oncology-related workflows for thousands of patients. This workload leads to clinical delays, such as patients missing out on clinical trials or biomarker-driven treatments, lagging quality reporting, and provider dissatisfaction and turnover. Triomics co-founders Sarim Khan (CEO) and Hrituraj Singh (CTO) were college friends who later worked as an MIT biotech researcher and Adobe AI researcher, respectively. They knew software existed to quickly analyze the ~20% of medical data that is stored in a uniform, structured manner, like a patient’s demographics or laboratory values. However, they realized recent advances in generative AI created the possibility of similarly analyzing the ~80% of medical data that exists in an unstructured format, like a doctor’s free-text note. “Hrituraj and I decided to partner to build solutions leveraging the advances in the field of generative AI and LLMs to help hospital staff,” said Sarim Khan, CEO of Triomicss. “We want our solutions to reason and sound like experts in oncology.” After developing an OncoLLM™ with Medical College of Wisconsin researchers, Triomics found that, in just minutes, it found 90% of eligible patients for clinical trials, which would have taken days or weeks for qualified nurses. It also extracted structured data points from unstructured notes at similar or higher accuracy to proprietary models like GPT4 or Claude while being 40 times cheaper. Triomics recently also published the results of its information retrieval engine for oncology, which they found to be 1.5-2 times better than other state-of-the-art retrieval models. “Most of the solutions on the market today claim they use GenAI, but many lack published evidence. Triomics is setting themselves apart by taking a truly collaborative approach to co-developing these models,” said Bradley Taylor, Chief Research Informatics Officer at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Director of the CTSI Center for Biomedical Informatics. Anai Kothari, a surgical oncologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center added: “The ability to quickly and accurately convert complex cancer data into a format that can be used to improve patient care is crucial. Triomics has been a great partner in integrating our suggestions and rigorously studying their approach to ensure safety.” OncoLLM™ powers proprietary Triomics software that integrates with health system EHRs to complete specific clinical and administrative tasks. For example, Triomics Prism aids in patient-trial matching by prescreening oncology patients with upcoming appointments to find relevant clinical trials. Triomics Harmony curates EHR data to support quality reporting, cohort analysis and precision oncology. Hrituraj Singh, CTO at Triomics, commented: “Our investments in our core areas of focus have been deliberate. We have successfully merged expertise in two complex functional areas: our AI researchers, who are specialized in customizing language models to specific domains, and our clinical staff, who have decades of oncology-specific experience. As a result, our software can complement the strengths of these advanced models while also proactively addressing potential flaws, all with the intricacies of cancer research and care in mind.” Given the heightened importance of accuracy for oncology data, Triomics partners with leading academic cancer centers and researchers to develop generative AI performance and safety benchmarks and best practices. Partners include the Collaboration for Oncology-focused LLM Training (COLT), a consortium of leaders from a dozen NCI-designated cancer centers, and the Cancer Informatics for Cancer Centers (CI4CC) Society. “We differentiate ourselves by building tailored models specifically for oncology and pairing them with GenAI native workflows,” said Sarim Khan. “While other solutions address some of the use cases we’re working on, like patient-trial matching, they are broad based solutions that use or modify legacy technologies that have proven not to have the scalability or ROI the industry is requesting.” Triomics next plans to publish additional data on OncoLLM efficacy across a diversity of settings and patient populations, and develop software that powers additional use cases. “Triomics is leveraging existing healthcare datasets and Generative AI to empower hospital staff to automate clinical trials and streamline cancer center workflows,” said Dev Khare, partner at Lightspeed. “We are excited to back Triomics in this important mission.” “With robust early results for their proprietary oncology specific LLMs and partnerships with leading cancer care and research centers, Triomics is well poised to deliver significant value to cancer care providers and patients in the U.S. and globally,” said Jishnu Bhattacharjee, managing director at Nexus Venture Partners. “We are thrilled to partner with Sarim and Hrituraj to help build a remarkably impactful company!" About Triomics Triomics uses generative AI to streamline workflows for cancer centers. Its oncology specialized generative AI model (OncoLLMTM) and use case-specific software help cancer providers process free-text health record data at scale, match patients to clinical trials, improve quality of care operations, deliver precision oncology and more. Based in San Francisco, the company has raised $15 million from leading VC investors. About Lightspeed Lightspeed is a global multi-stage venture capital firm focused on accelerating disruptive innovations and trends in the Enterprise, Consumer, Health, and Fintech sectors. Over the past two decades, the Lightspeed team has backed hundreds of entrepreneurs and helped build more than 500 companies globally including Affirm, Acceldata, Carta, Cato Networks, Darwinbox Epic Games, Faire, Innovaccer, Guardant Health, Mulesoft, Navan, Netskope, Nutanix, Rubrik, Sharechat, Snap, OYO Ultima Genomics and more. Lightspeed and its global team currently manage $25B in AUM across the Lightspeed platform, with investment professionals and advisors in the U.S., Europe, India, Israel, and Southeast Asia. About Nexus Venture Partners Nexus Venture Partners is a leading early-stage venture capital firm partnering with extraordinary entrepreneurs to build product-first companies. With $2.6 billion under management, Nexus operates as one team across the US and India. Nexus portfolio includes Apollo.io, Aryaka, Clover Health, Delhivery, Druva, FingerprintJS, Hasura, H2O.ai, Infra Market, Kaltura, Mezi, MinIO, Observe.ai, Postman, Pubmatic, Quizizz, Rancher, Sibros, Snapdeal, TileDB, Turtlemint, Unacademy, and Zomato. Contact Details Triomics Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.triomics.com/

May 09, 2024 01:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Nextech3D.ai Unveils Success of AI-Powered 3D Model Search Engine, Accelerating Production by 40%

Nextech3D.AI

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to revealed the triumph of their proprietary AI-Powered 3D model search engine launched in Q1, 2024. This cutting-edge AI technology, powered by Nvidia's GPUs, revolutionizes the 3D modeling process by significantly enhancing speed and scalability. Using images as input, the AI search engine swiftly sifts through Nextech's extensive library of 3D models and meshes, recommending the closest match to the provided image. According to Gappelberg, the implementation of this AI search engine has led to a remarkable 40% increase in production, enabling the company to boost its output of 3D models significantly. Nextech3D.ai remains committed to advancing its proprietary technology and has plans to patent its breakthrough AI innovations tailored for the mass scale of 3D models, identifying this market segment as a key growth opportunity in 2024. Developed in-house by the company's team of AI engineers and scientists, the AI-powered search engine effortlessly scours Nextech's vast repository of over 200,000 3D models, matching colors, textures, and shapes to deliver precise results. This achievement underscores Nextech3D.ai's technical prowess and expertise in harnessing AI to drive innovation in the 3D modeling industry. Contact Details Proactive United States +1 347-449-0879 action@proactiveinvestors.com

May 09, 2024 10:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Generation Shift: Why Millennials and Gen Z Might Ditch Old-School Investment Firms

MarketJar

Traditional wealth management companies might need to rethink their strategy or risk losing younger clients with new regulations set to reveal high banking fees. According to a new investment satisfaction survey by J.D. Power, 25% of Gen Z and 22% of Millennials would consider switching wealth management firms in the next year, citing high transaction costs as their main concern. 1 The upcoming fee transparency regulations, known as total cost reporting, are set to take effect in 2026 and would require more clarity and communication in explaining the costs and fees associated with investments. This sentiment is echoed in findings from a Broadridge/Roubini ThoughtLab survey, which illustrates that Millennials possess a deep understanding of financial concepts critical to investment success. They are acutely aware of how fees can eat into returns, prefer index funds for their cost-effectiveness, and understand the use of derivatives for risk mitigation. These evolving preferences indicate a seismic shift in how younger generations approach investing, prioritizing transparency, low fees, and the ethical dimensions of their investment choices. This shift provides a fertile ground for innovative financial technology companies like Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO), which is stepping in to meet these new consumer demands with modern, user-friendly solutions. Mogo Redefines Finance with Millennial-Centric Solutions Mogo, which is one of Canada's largest FinTech companies, stands out with its innovative approach to simplifying finance and empowering users to take control of their financial futures. With services like MogoTrade and Moka.ai, Mogo offers Millennials and Gen Zers a compelling alternative to traditional money managers, aligning with their desire for transparency, low fees, and accessible wealth-building opportunities. Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) boasts over 2 million members and processes $9.9 billion in payments annually. Mogo also holds around 13% equity in WonderFi, which operates Canada’s only fully regulated crypto exchange. The Mogotrade platform allows users to trade stocks without commission, following a long-term investing strategy inspired by Warren Buffett, while its recently launched Moka.ai, a revamped version of its wealth-building application, which leverages behavioral science principles and provides tools for setting and managing financial objectives to guide users towards financial success. Moka.ai charges a $7 monthly fee, regardless of investment size, contrasting traditional high-fee mutual funds. Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) recently announced its Q4 and FY 2023 financial results, marking significant strides in operational efficiency and profitability. Under the leadership of founder and CEO David Feller, the company focused on enhancing its digital wealth platform, culminating in the successful relaunch of Moka and Mogo. These efforts contributed to a slight increase in Q4 revenue to $17.2 million and a gross profit of $11.5 million. Operational efficiencies reduced total operating expenses by 25% to $11.7 million for the quarter, boosting revenue per employee by 83% since Q1 2022. The year also ended on a high note with net income of $8.5 million, a dramatic improvement over the previous year's net loss of $74.9 million. Mogo 's commitment to innovation is further underscored by its new strategy to include Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs in its treasury management, reflecting its adaptability and forward-thinking approach in the financial sector. Mogo ’s investment portfolio includes several crypto-related ventures that represent about 35% of the company's total market cap value. This includes investments into Canada’s leading digital currency exchange WonderFi, American digital currency exchange Gemini Trust, and Canada’s first licensed digital asset custodian, Tetra Trust. This exposure positions Mogo to benefit from the growing digital currency sector, which is expected to reach $11.71 billion by 2030. 2 Click on this link to learn more about Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO)(NASDAQ:MOGO). Footnotes: [1] https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/young-investors-more-likely-switch-100000539.html [2] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cryptocurrency-market-report Disclaimer 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, Mogo Inc.. 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May 09, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Seeing Machines advances with strategic expansions and strong quarterly performance

Seeing Machines Ltd

Seeing Machines Ltd CEO Paul McGlone joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with an update on the company's progress and key developments. McGlone highlighted the expansion with an existing US customer and a tier 1 supplier, driven by increasing regulatory requirements in Europe, which signifies a significant development for the company. This expansion includes new technology integrations and a stronger foothold in the European market, alongside additional volume in China. Further, McGlone discussed the company's recent performance following their third-quarter results, noting a return to normal production levels and the launch of a new major vehicle program. This contributed to Seeing Machines producing over 300,000 vehicles in the quarter, supporting a year-on-year growth rate of 100%. This performance reassured investors of the company's growth trajectory. Additionally, McGlone outlined the launch of their biggest ever production award with a significant European OEM, which includes a comprehensive interior sensing capability for driver and occupant monitoring. This project is seen as a major technical achievement and is expected to notably increase growth rates. McGlone also touched on the aftermarket segment, particularly their Guardian Connections system for trucks and buses, which showed consistent growth and is set to expand further with the rollout of their third-generation product. Lastly, McGlone reaffirmed the company's financial targets for 2024 and their aim to achieve cash break-even in 2025, indicating strong momentum across various business areas, including automotive, aviation, and fleet services. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 09, 2024 07:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Sostravel.com strategy unveiled: interview with Edoardo Zarghetta

SosTravel.com

SosTravel.com (OTCQB:SOSAF, EURONEXT:SOS) investor relations head Edoardo Zarghetta outlines the company's operations and strategic directions in an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. Sostravel.com operates primarily as a digital travel technology company with two business units. One focuses on packaging holidays, primarily in destinations such as Sardinia, southern Italy, Kenya, Turkey, Egypt, and Cuba, managing hotels and resorts to create custom holiday packages. The second unit provides technology services, including a Lost Luggage Concierge and Dr Travel for telehealth needs, enhancing travellers' experiences by addressing common issues like lost luggage and health care in foreign locales. The company benefits from a commercial relationship with shareholder TraWell Co SpA (OTCQX:TRWAF), which markets Sostravel.com's services at airports, enhancing visibility and customer acquisition. This relationship allows the implementation of unique marketing strategies focused on leveraging travel needs to introduce value-added services, distinguishing Sostravel.com from competitors by creating a symbiotic ecosystem between holiday offers and service provision. The company reported a 29.6% increase in gross booking value as of March and projects significant growth in revenues and EBITDA for 2024, with updates expected in August to confirm these forecasts. Contact Details Proactive North America Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 09, 2024 06:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Nextech3D.ai Secures Major Contract for Over 5,000 3D AI Models and Digital Photos

Nextech3D.AI

Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a substantial new order that the company has secured. In May, Nextech3D.ai received an order for over 1,000 3D AI models and more than 4,000 3D AI digital photos, with deliveries scheduled to start in June. The order, valued in the mid-six figures, underscores the company's role as a pioneer in AI technologies and its capability in creating high-resolution 3D models and renderings for e-commerce enterprises globally. Gappelberg highlighted that this large enterprise customer has seen significant return on investment from the use of 3D models in e-commerce and is rapidly increasing its orders. Nextech3D.ai is currently engaged in direct collaborations with Amazon and other major e-commerce retailers, such as Kohl’s. The company has also introduced "one-click integration" with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and WooCommerce, which have incorporated 3D/AR features and are setting new standards for Web 3.0 in e-commerce. Looking forward, Nextech3D.ai is optimistic about its profitability prospects for 2024, anticipating scaling revenue with an 80% profit margin as operating expenses decrease, thanks to its investment in patented AI technologies. The company's strategic move to Hyderabad, India, is also seen as a key step in aligning with its commitment to delivering cutting-edge 3D modeling and augmented reality solutions. Contact Details Proactive United States +1 347-449-0879 action@proactiveinvestors.com

May 08, 2024 11:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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HTX Collaborates with Astar Network to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation through the TGE Catalyst Grant

HTX Ventures

Singapore / May 7, 2024 – The leading digital assets exchange HTX has collaborated with Astar Network, a blockchain that aims to become Polkadot's "smart contract hub" and serves as a parachain for Polkadot, in support of its newly launched "TGE Catalyst Grant. This initiative marks a significant step forward in fostering innovation within the blockchain ecosystem, particularly through the Astar zkEVM platform. The TGE Catalyst Grant is designed to empower emerging projects preparing for their Token Generation Events (TGE) on Astar’s zkEVM. This groundbreaking program provides a holistic support package that includes financial assistance, strategic collaboration with key opinion leaders, and robust marketing campaigns, all aimed at ensuring successful token launches. "As an active participant in the blockchain sector, HTX is committed to supporting transformative projects that drive the industry forward. Our collaboration with Astar Network through the TGE Catalyst Grant underscores our HTX Ventures’ dedication to nurturing innovation and providing comprehensive market support from the outset," said Edward, Managing Partner of HTX Ventures. "We are excited to work alongside Astar Network and other leading exchanges to facilitate a new generation of token projects, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to succeed." HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of the HTX, has been an investor in Astar Network since 2021, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the growth and success of Astar’s platform and its associated projects. “We are deeply grateful for the support from HTX and their belief in our vision to expand the frontiers of blockchain technology.” said Astar Network, “This collaboration through the TGE Catalyst Grant not only accelerates our mission at Astar Network but also cultivates significant synergies that will enhance our joint efforts to drive global blockchain innovation. We are excited about the future and look forward to working together to bring about transformative impacts within the ecosystem." Key features of the TGE Catalyst Grant include: Strategic CEX Collaboration: Streamlining the listing process and boosting market momentum through collaborations with top CEXs including HTX. Unique Marketing and KOL Alliances: Utilizing Astar's "SAMURAI Support" marketing framework to enhance project visibility and engagement within the Web3 community. Listing Acceleration Package: Offering financial support for marketing and promotional activities on CEXs, alongside liquidity advisory services and audit support to ensure project readiness and security. HTX’s involvement in the TGE Catalyst Grant not only strengthens its portfolio of innovative blockchain services but also enhances its role as a catalyst in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. 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/ About Astar: Astar Network is the gateway for projects across enterprises, entertainment & gaming in Japan and beyond, driving global adoption and delivering web3 to billions. It leverages a cross-virtual machine powered by Polygon and Polkadot to offer customizable blockchain solutions that accelerate web3 adoption. With zk-powered Ethereum L2 Scaling (zkEVM), EVM, WASM, and a cutting-edge ecosystem, Astar delivers robust, secure, and interoperable web3 technology. Astar zkEVM is the new Layer-2 solution to scale a web3 experience on Ethereum with zero knowledge (ZK) technology. Astar Network connects you to web3. 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

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