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New Co-CEO Of Brand Engagement Network Talks Future Of AI

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By Johnny Rice, Benzinga Paul Chang, co-CEO of Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNAI), or BEN, was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All-Access. BEN is a provider of conversational AI technology and human-like AI avatars. The company delivers highly personalized AI engagement with a focus on industries where there may be a large workforce gap and an opportunity to transform how consumers engage with networks, providers, and brands. Chang was recently named co-CEO and spoke with Benzinga about his exciting vision for the company. Watch the interview here: Featured photo by Mathew Schwartz 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 is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 02, 2024 08:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Overview of Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) Portfolio Composition

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The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) continues to emphasize its investment focus within the consumer staples sector. Made up of stocks within the S&P 500, XLP offers investors exposure to companies involved in the provision of essential goods and services. The fund is structured around industries that traditionally show resilience, by focusing on everyday essentials. Highlighted Holdings* in XLP's Portfolio: Procter & Gamble (14.72%): A well-known multinational corporation with a diverse product line in personal health/consumer health, and personal care/hygiene. Costco Wholesale (14.25%): A global chain known for its membership warehouses, offering a broad selection of merchandise. Walmart (10.94%): The largest retailer globally, offering a wide range of products at discounted prices. Coca-Cola (9.33%): Recognized as the largest beverage company globally, Coca-Cola operates in more than 200 countries. PepsiCo (4.52%): Offers a variety of beverages and snack foods recognized worldwide. Philip Morris Int’l (4.45%): Engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes and other nicotine-containing products. Mondelez (3.83%): Specializes in chocolate, biscuits, gum, candy, coffee, and powdered beverages. Colgate-Palmolive (3.47%): Focuses on oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. Altria (3.41%): Known for producing tobacco, cigarettes, and related products. Target (2.99%): A retailer that provides a diverse assortment of goods. Investment Focus on Essential Goods and Services: The composition of XLP's portfolio underscores its commitment to industries anticipated to maintain steady demand irrespective of economic conditions. This approach is reflective of a strategy aiming to provide investors with exposure to segments of the market where consumer demand persists. With assets totaling over $15 billion, XLP represents a notable presence in the ETF landscape since its inception in 1998. It offers an expense ratio of 0.09%**, positioning itself as a fund that focuses on large-cap companies within the consumer staples sector. About Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP): XLP is part of the Select Sector SPDR suite, which targets specific sectors of the S&P 500. By concentrating on companies that produce and distribute essential goods and services, XLP aims to offer a reflection of the consumer staples sector. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. *Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 6/30/24 subject to change **Ordinary brokerage fees apply DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. SEL007683 EXP 9/30/24 Contact Details Dan Dolan +1 203-935-8103 dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

August 02, 2024 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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August 01, 2024 01:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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UQUID Integrates USDT on TRON for Seamless Public Transport Payments in Argentina

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Buenos Aires, Argentina - August 1, 2024 – UQUID, a pioneer in Web3 shopping platforms, has introduced a new feature allowing users to top up their SUBE cards using USDT on the TRON blockchain. This new functionality aims to streamline how Argentine commuters manage their public transportation expenses, leveraging cryptocurrency for everyday transactions. SUBE cards are pre-loadable wallets used for public transportation across Argentina. They allow users to pay fares for buses, subways, trains, trolleybuses, and ferries with ease. This system is widely implemented in Greater Buenos Aires, as well as over 60 other towns, including notable locations such as Bariloche, Ushuaia, and Mendoza. Tran Hung, CEO of UQUID, expressed his enthusiasm for the service, stating, " Integrating blockchain into daily life is key to our mission of simplifying transactions. We chose USDT on TRON for its stability, low fees, and speed, making it ideal for LATAM users. After our success with SSS payments in the Philippines, we're thrilled to bring this innovative solution for SUBE card top-ups to Argentina. Personally, I am excited to see how these advancements can enhance commuting and simplify financial transactions for our users ". Dave Uhryniak, Leader of Ecosystem Development at TRON DAO commented, "We are excited about UQUID's innovative integration of USDT on the TRON blockchain for topping up SUBE cards. This functionality demonstrates the practical utility of cryptocurrency in everyday life. By leveraging TRON's stability, low fees, and speed, UQUID is setting a new standard for how digital assets can enhance convenience for users in Latin America.” Transforming Public Transport Payments in Argentina The SUBE card is essential for Argentina's public transportation system. Traditionally, topping up these cards involved visiting physical locations like subway stations and kiosks, or using online banking platforms, often resulting in long waits and time-consuming processes. Utilizing the TRON blockchain for SUBE card top-ups ensures rapid transaction times, allowing users to add credit almost instantly and eliminating the need for long queues. This convenience will enable commuters to top up their cards anytime and anywhere, particularly benefiting those with busy schedules or who travel during non-standard hours. Transactions on the TRON network are known for their low fees, making it a cost-effective option for users. This enables commuters to maximize their travel budgets without incurring high transaction costs. USDT (Tether), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, provides a stable and reliable transaction value. In a high-inflation economy, this stability is crucial for maintaining the purchasing power of commuters’ funds. The integration of USDT on TRON for SUBE card top-ups democratizes access to transportation by providing an inclusive financial tool accessible to anyone with cryptocurrency, regardless of traditional banking limitations. The adoption of USDT on TRON has been growing rapidly across Latin America, including Argentina. According to UQUID, nearly 48.78% of their users in Latin America utilize USDT on the TRON network for their purchases, highlighting the growing preference for TRON-based transactions in the region. This trend is driven by the need for stable and efficient financial solutions in regions experiencing economic instability. The low transaction fees, fast processing times, and stability of USDT on TRON make it an ideal choice for everyday transactions and savings. This new feature represents a significant advancement in the use of blockchain technology for everyday financial transactions, offering a modern and efficient solution for Argentine commuters. It highlights the potential of cryptocurrency to provide practical, real-world benefits, reinforcing the growing trend of digital finance adoption in Latin America and beyond. About Uquid Launched in 2016, Uquid is a pioneer in applying DeFi and Web 3.0 to e-commerce, aiming to deliver the ultimate Shop to Earn experience. With verified merchants, exclusive deals, cashback, and Payin3 with crypto, Uquid leads the way in the Web 3.0 shopping infrastructure. Over the years, Uquid has grown to serve 220 million users across significant platforms such as Binance, Crypto.com, and Gate.io. With a remarkable monthly visitor count exceeding 50 million, Uquid is not just a platform but a pivotal player in shaping the new generation of e-commerce. Boasting the largest selection of over 160 million physical, digital, and NFT products and offering comprehensive shipping services to over 200 countries and territories, Uquid caters to a diverse global customer base. Users shopping at Uquid benefit from flexible and convenient payment methods, including cryptocurrency, fiat, or wallets. In 2021, Uquid introduced the first Buy Now Pay Later with crypto option—Payin3—demonstrating its ambition to dominate the crypto marketplace. Uquid Payin3 allows customers to protect the future value of their crypto by delaying payment in three installments over 90 days, interest-free. Offering an extensive array of products and the best Shop to Earn experience, Uquid continues to redefine the standards of convenience and accessibility in the digital shopping landscape. For more information about Uquid, please visit: Uquid Official Maeve Vu pr@uquid.com About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON network has continued to deliver impressive achievements since MainNet launch in May 2018. July 2018 also marked the ecosystem integration of BitTorrent, a pioneer in decentralized Web3 services boasting over 100 million monthly active users. The TRON network has gained incredible traction in recent years. As of July 2024, it has over 244 million total user accounts on the blockchain, more than 8 billion total transactions, and over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL), as reported on TRONSCAN. In addition, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin across the globe, overtaking USDT on Ethereum since April 2021. The TRON network completed full decentralization in December 2021 and is now a community-governed DAO. Most recently in October 2022, TRON was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, which marks the first time a major public blockchain partnered with a sovereign nation to develop its national blockchain infrastructure. On top of the government’s endorsement to issue Dominica Coin (“DMC”), a blockchain-based fan token to help promote Dominica’s global fanfare, seven existing TRON-based tokens - TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, TUSD, have been granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the country. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | Twitter | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network Contact Details Maeve Vu pr@uquid.com

August 01, 2024 11:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Abaxx and MineHub Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Commodities Markets

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On behalf of MineHub Technologies Inc. As the energy transition accelerates, the mining industry faces labor strikes, transport constraints, and natural disasters, impacting copper availability and costs. Despite easing bottlenecks, geopolitical risks and climate issues still affect shipping. Governments and businesses focus on secure mineral sourcing and strategic endeavors to stabilize supply chains. MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBD) is improving the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of the metals and mining industry through its digital supply chain platform. The platform offers enterprise-grade digital solutions that connect buyers, sellers, laboratories, and financiers within physical commodities supply chains through a digitally integrated workflow. This workflow is powered by data that is usable, shareable, verifiable, and unforgeable. MineHub solutions give users complete control over their supply chains, allowing them to optimize resource use, respond quickly to disruptions, and deliver superior customer service. Major global enterprises already utilize MineHub solutions for logistics, compliance, trade management, and financing operations. Abaxx Is Acquiring an 11% Ownership Interest in MineHub MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBD) recently announced a share exchange agreement with Abaxx Technologies Inc, where Abaxx will acquire an approximate 10.9% ownership interest in MineHub. This partnership aims to drive digitization more broadly within the physical commodities markets. Abaxx, the indirect majority-owner of Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing, has developed and deployed technologies that unlock latent value in global markets, making communication, trade, and transactions easier and more secure. The companies share a mission to improve data transparency and empower market participants with better tools to navigate the evolving commodities landscape, which faces challenges such as climate change, the energy transition, and increasing regulatory pressure. Comprehensive digital tools are essential to adapt to this changing environment. Abaxx and MineHub are partnering to explore a wide range of commercial and product collaboration opportunities, leveraging their collective expertise and capabilities to enhance value for customers and shareholders. The collaboration aims to integrate Abaxx and MineHub digital tools to broaden the value available to customers and increase commercial traction. It will also facilitate entry into new commodities markets beyond MineHub 's historical focus on copper and aluminum. Additionally, the partnership will utilize Abaxx's ID++ identity protocol to enrich MineHub 's secure and user-friendly communication tools. This collaboration will strengthen the physical commodities market's ability to meet evolving sustainability requirements, such as reporting, carbon offsetting, and traceability. Furthermore, it will enable more efficient and secure hedging by bridging physical and financial commodities data while maintaining data privacy. Lastly, the partnership will promote compliance within the dynamic global regulatory landscape. Andrea Aranguren, President, CEO, and Director of MineHub, highlighted the numerous collaboration opportunities with Abaxx, emphasizing how the partnership will leverage their combined strengths to capitalize on market momentum and expedite tool adoption, ultimately maximizing customer value. Under the Share Exchange Agreement, MineHub will receive Abaxx common shares in exchange for issuing its own shares, representing a certain percentage of MineHub. Abaxx will also receive MineHub share purchase warrants, exercisable for three months from the Closing Date. If exercised, these warrants will increase Abaxx’s ownership to 19.9% MineHub Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Q1-2025 MineHub achieved record revenue of $776,000 in Fiscal Q1-2025, marking a 127% increase compared to Fiscal Q1-2024. This revenue included $300,000 from the completion of a successful development project. MineHub is experiencing accelerating customer activity with several industry leaders, including Codelco, Sumitomo, Surecomp, and Southwire. By the end of Fiscal Q1-2025, the company had expanded its ecosystem to include over 165 companies connected to MineHub ’s network. Click here to learn more about MineHub Technologies Inc. (TSXV:MHUB) (OTCQB:MHUBD). Disclosure: 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. 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Individuals are strongly encouraged to conduct thorough research, seek professional advice, and carefully evaluate their risk tolerance before engaging in any investment endeavors. Market Jar Media Inc. is neither an investment adviser nor a broker-dealer. The information presented on the website is provided for informative purposes only and is not to be treated as a recommendation to make any specific investment. No such information on PressReach.com constitutes advice or a recommendation. Contact Details James Young +1 800-340-9767 campaigns@pressreach.com Company Website https://pressreach.com

August 01, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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SUN.io Launches SUN DAO to Enhance Decentralized Governance and Drive Ecosystem Innovation

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Singapore,July 30, 2024, 12:00 PM - SUN.io, a leading DeFi platform built on the TRON blockchain, is thrilled to announce the launch of SUN DAO. This strategic initiative aims to enhance SUN.io's decentralized governance and community autonomy. By expanding the real-world use cases of the SUN token, SUN DAO will support the development and long-term governance of the SUN.io protocol. At its core, SUN DAO relies on its protocol functions and the SUN token for security. These functions, which include community engagement, incentive measures, self-regulation, and policy management, are governed through on-chain proposals. The SUN token will be integral to this governance process, integrating and digitizing various forms of capital, such as monetary and human resources, and encouraging active participation from community members in governance and proposals. With the introduction of SUN DAO, SUN.io will transition to a fully decentralized governance model, empowering community members to participate actively in the platform's voting and decision-making processes. Industry experts believe that SUN DAO will redefine decentralized governance, setting new benchmarks in the DeFi ecosystem for transparency, fairness, and innovation. Explore New Horizons in Decentralized Governance with SUN DAO SUN DAO leverages innovative incentive mechanisms and a tiered governance structure to establish a future-proof governance model, ensuring the long-term success of the SUN.io protocol. This approach is designed to drive continuous growth and improvement, maintaining the platform's relevance and effectiveness for decades to come. Under the current system, SUN holders can collectively manage the protocol and vote on proposals by converting their tokens into veSUN. Community members with a specified amount of veSUN holdings can submit proposals. For a proposal to be executed, it must receive a minimum number of yes votes and have more yes votes than no votes. This mechanism ensures efficient governance without third-party intervention, allowing the protocol to operate, manage, and develop autonomously according to predefined rules, thereby maximizing efficiency. The SUN token plays a crucial role in this process, digitizing and tokenizing all organizational elements, integrating both monetary and human capital, and significantly enhancing overall efficiency. According to the SUN.io team, the SUN token economy is designed to foster the healthy development and growth of the SUN.io ecosystem in the long term, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders under a robust protocol. SUN.io has introduced economic incentives based on the trust established by SUN DAO, including mutual trust among SUN token holders, the market, liquidity providers, and integrators. These liquidity-based governance approaches aim to sustain active participation in the voting process and expand the pools as the ecosystem grows and attracts more participants. Fostering Innovation on SUN.io to Unlock Diverse veSUN Use Cases The official launch of SUN DAO will significantly expand the use cases of its vote escrow mechanism, veSUN, encouraging greater participation from community users and driving further innovation and development across the SUN.io ecosystem. Users can lock up SUN tokens to receive veSUN, the voting certificate that grants them a voice in platform governance. Those holding a certain amount of veSUN can submit governance proposals to support new markets, add functionalities to the protocol, and more. Other veSUN holders can vote on the proposals while enjoying benefits such as liquidity mining boosts, votes to determine the weights of liquidity pools and 50% of transaction fees in stablecoin pools. Industry experts believe that adopting autonomous governance will revitalize the SUN.io ecosystem. By decentralizing community governance, users gain greater flexibility in resource allocation and can contribute valuable insights for development and improvement. This approach unites community efforts to drive product iteration and fosters a stronger sense of belonging and responsibility among members. By introducing a decentralized, multi-tiered governance framework powered by an incentivized system, SUN DAO motivates community members to propose innovative ideas and solutions, ensuring active participation in the voting process. By attracting new users and investments, SUN DAO fosters growth and innovation within the platform and the broader DeFi sector. As a crucial component of the TRON ecosystem, SUN.io's implementation of the DAO model is set to attract a broader community of users and developers, supporting TRON in maintaining a healthy, self-reinforcing DeFi ecosystem. SUN.io, the pioneering integrated platform on the TRON network, offers a comprehensive suite of decentralized financial services, including stablecoin swaps, liquidity mining, and the conversion of Dominica's authorized digital currency while enabling self-governance. As of July 2024, SUN.io amassed a total value locked (TVL) of $431 million. The establishment of SUN DAO will further solidify its leading role in the DeFi ecosystem by extending premium decentralized financial services globally, fostering sustained innovation and growth in the industry. About SUN DAO SUN DAO is a platform aimed at achieving genuine community autonomy and open collaboration through blockchain technology and smart contracts. As a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), we provide a fair, transparent, and efficient decision-making framework for community members, enabling everyone to equally participate in project development and governance. About SUN.io SUN.io is the first decentralized autonomous platform on the TRON network that integrates stablecoin and comprehensive token exchange while supporting liquidity mining. It aims to provide optimal trading liquidity and asset returns for the TRON ecosystem. Users can stake SUN to obtain veSUN, allowing them to enjoy multiple platform benefits. Media Contact Karina.Wang marketing@sun.io Contact Details Karina.Wang marketing@sun.io

July 31, 2024 10:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between International Contract Assembly Group, L.L.C. and AAT USA LLC

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International Contract Assembly Group L.L.C. is a contract manufacturer of metal parts and electronic assemblies based in Nogales, Arizona. The company also offers warehousing and distribution of goods in the business-to-business space and direct to consumers, where all material imports and product exports are provided in-house. ICAG also specializes in providing integrated business solutions, including consulting, digital transformation, and operational optimization to enhance organizational efficiency and growth. Y our Path to a Successful Sale Begins Here. AAT USA LLC, located in Columbus, Ohio, prides itself on utilizing in-house industrial designers and mechanical, electronic, and software engineers to simplify product specifications and provide the most cost-effective solution for its clients. The company specialize in infrastructure, management, quality assurance, design and specification. They continue to offer a 360-degree personal relationship from the initial pre-purchase inquiry to complete ownership. “The Benchmark team wishes both parties a prosperous future. We are excited to watch both parties leverage their strengths within each other and run the next leg of the race.” – Jeffrey Garza, Deal Associate SCHEDULE A CALL Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350/ Smoot@BenchmarkIntl.com Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / Lawrie@BenchmarkIntl.com Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / McCardle@BenchmarkIntl.com ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL: Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $11 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive Privately-held M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook and Refinitiv's Global League Tables. Contact Details Brittney Zoeller +1 813-898-2350 zoeller@benchmarkintl.com Company Website https://www.benchmarkintl.com/

July 31, 2024 09:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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From Demand to Delivery: ToolsGroup Transforms SLF Greece's Supply Chain

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ToolsGroup and its Greek partner, THellas, announced that SLF Greece -a distributor of KIKO MILANO products in Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Romania- has implemented ToolsGroup SO99+ software. This move automates their omnichannel supply chain planning and shifts them from a supply-driven to a demand-driven model. SLF uses ToolsGroup SO99+ to plan daily forecasting, inventory optimization, and replenishment for approximately 2500 active items across more than 30 retail stores and two distribution centers in its Greece and Cyprus network, with plans to expand to Bulgaria and Romania. Two central planners manage demand across SLF's sales channels, including physical stores and online sales, generating optimal inventory and purchasing proposals from suppliers and inter-location stock transfers. “ToolsGroup's global leadership and local presence in Greece made SO99+ the clear choice for our advanced supply chain needs” stated Tilemachos Stylianos, Chief Development Officer of Fais Group. “Combined, these two factors gave us confidence for a successful project, right from our first introductory meetings. Having now gone live with the solution, we are very pleased with our choice, and we look forward to bringing significant contributions to the performance of our supply chain with this project.” Through this transformation project with THellas, SLF has achieved a highly automated, demand-driven planning process, increased visibility, and optimized inventory levels throughout its network. THellas customized SO99+ to provide systems integration and tailored capabilities, including assortment plans and minimum presentation quantities at the location-couvet level. The implementation supports the creation of ideal inventory targets compared to current operational levels and business parameters, using SO99+ modeling to demonstrate financial optimization opportunities. “The system has revolutionized our operations, automating daily store replenishment plans for Greece and Cyprus, while generating purchase recommendations for our team. Strategically, it helps us identify optimal inventory targets, balancing our current practices with supply chain limitations. SO99+'s success has motivated us to expand SO99+ to our other operating countries” noted Goldie Panovlepi, General Manager at SLF, highlighting the solution's benefits. “Our collaboration with THellas during the SO99+ implementation was exceptional. They provided invaluable insights on optimizing the system's setup and seamlessly integrating it with our ERP. SO99+ has proven to be a powerful yet user-friendly tool, offering high automation alongside transparent decision-making processes.” Stathis Nikolakopoulos, Managing Director at THellas added on their successful go-live: “We're honored to collaborate with SLF's commercial and IT teams on this project. Fais Group's trust in THellas and ToolsGroup solutions for their planning process transformation underscores our position in Greece's retail sector. Modeling complex business environments and optimizing millions of daily planning decisions is challenging, requiring expertise and advanced tools. We're proud of our success and excited to deepen our partnership with Fais Group, driving even better results for their customers.” Mauro Adorno, VP Global Alliances and Indirect Sales at ToolsGroup adds: “The successful implementation of ToolsGroup technology at SLF Greece exemplifies our commitment to transforming supply chain planning. This project demonstrates how ToolsGroup's solutions, combined with local expertise provided by our partner THellas, can deliver significant value to retailers facing complex supply chain challenges.” About Fais Group and SLF Fais Group of Companies has been operating in the retail/wholesale sector of apparel, footwear, accessories, for more than 40 years, dominating the Greek market & expanding its activities in Bulgaria, Romania & Cyprus. SLF company is part of Fais Group and is the master franchisee of leading Italian beauty brand KIKO MILANO’s products in Greece, Cyprus, Romania and Bulgaria. SLF runs a rapidly expanding network of 30+ locations and it currently trades more than 2500 SKUs through physical stores (owned and Shop In Shop) together with an on-line shop. For more information visit https://faisgroup.com About THellas THellas has been the official partner of ToolsGroup in Greece and Cyprus, since its foundation in 2017. THellas delivers simple Supply Chain Planning solutions for probabilistic forecasting & demand planning, promotion & price optimisation, inventory optimisation, network optimisation and production planning & scheduling, using sophisticated software from ToolsGroup and partners. The THellas tream has more than 20 years experience in advanced supply chain planning, both in consulting and in operations. We focus on delivering financial value faster, with less effort, for every type of organisation that plans their supply chain in uncertain times. For more information visit: www.thellas.com About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision-making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory – delighting customers and achieving financial and sustainability KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

July 31, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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StakeKit Launches TRON Stake 2.0 on Ledger Live

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New York City, New York - July 30, 2024 - StakeKit, having just emerged from stealth after 18 months of development, has partnered with Ledger Live to power its TRON staking integration. This integration provides users with the simplest of access points to manage their TRON staking allocations natively within Ledger Live. Ledger Live users can stake on-chain via TRON in three simple taps and unstake their assets through the same simplified flow. The StakeKit integration fully supports TRON Stake 2.0, TRON’s latest validation staking model, launched on the mainnet in April 2023. This model enables users to receive additional benefits from validation staking, as well as the ability to unstake partial amounts, and unstake their tokens at any time, providing unprecedented flexibility and control. Given that users can no longer stake via the TRON Stake 1.0 model, it is recommended that they unstake their TRON Stake 1.0 tokens and re-delegate their stakes to the TRON 2.0 model. This transition can be easily completed directly within Ledger Live. Serafin Lion Engel, CEO of StakeKit, commented, “We’re very excited to finally bring TRON Stake 2.0 into Ledger Live and enable users to delegate their TRON in the easiest and most secure way possible. We know that this was a hotly anticipated feature for members of the TRON ecosystem, and we are very proud to have worked with the Ledger team on delivering this integration to TRON users and community members”. “We recognize that a significant portion of the TRON community still utilizes TRON Stake 1.0. As such we have also built support for Tron users to un-delegate from TRON 1.0, and quickly leverage the benefits of TRON Stake 2.0 ” added Engel. TRON Stake 2.0 is available in Ledger Live as of the release of this article. For more information about Ledger Live and to download the Ledger Live application, visit their website. About TRON DAO TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON network has continued to deliver impressive achievements since MainNet launch in May 2018. July 2018 also marked the ecosystem integration of BitTorrent, a pioneer in decentralized Web3 services boasting over 100 million monthly active users. The TRON network has gained incredible traction in recent years. As of July 2024, it has over 244 million total user accounts on the blockchain, more than 8 billion total transactions, and over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL), as reported on TRONSCAN. In addition, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin across the globe, overtaking USDT on Ethereum since April 2021. The TRON network completed full decentralization in December 2021 and is now a community-governed DAO. Most recently in October 2022, TRON was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, which marks the first time a major public blockchain partnered with a sovereign nation to develop its national blockchain infrastructure. On top of the government’s endorsement to issue Dominica Coin (“DMC”), a blockchain-based fan token to help promote Dominica’s global fanfare, seven existing TRON-based tokens - TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, TUSD, have been granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the country. TRONNetwork | TRONDAO | Twitter | YouTube | Telegram | Discord | Reddit | GitHub | Medium | Forum Media Contact Yeweon Park press@tron.network About StakeKit StakeKit is the leading provider of self-custodial staking solutions in the Web3 space. By combining the most powerful self-custodial yield API with a user-focused interface, StakeKit enables seamless, secure, and efficient yield generation across over 50 blockchain networks. Learn more at stakek.it. Media Contact Alexa Anastasia alexa@stakek.it Contact Details Alexa Anastasia alexa@stakek.it

July 30, 2024 01:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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