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MIAX® Is Making Volatility Trading More Accessible To Retail Investors With Its Volatility Products: SPIKES Options, Futures, And ETFs

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By Rachael Green, Benzinga With persistent inflation and the aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, the stock market in 2022 experienced its most volatile year since 2009. The S&P 500 has been on a shaky decline since January 2022, and despite a few short-lived rebounds, it was down 19.4% at the end of 2022. Intraday volatility — the percentage change in share price from market open to market close — averaged 1.84% in 2022, compared to its 40-year average of 1.3%. Since volatility is often negatively correlated with equities — when equity prices decline, volatility increases — using a volatility index to hedge portfolios with profitable trades based on volatility assumptions is becoming an increasingly popular way for investors to make lemonade out of lemons and turn market swings into profitable trades. To make this kind of volatility trading strategy accessible to more investors, MIAX, a technology-driven leader that builds and operates regulated exchanges, is developing a portfolio of trading products based on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (SPIKE). What the SPIKES Index does differently and why that matters MIAX collaborated with T3 Index to create products based on the SPIKES Index. The SPIKES Index is intended to provide an improved measure of equity market volatility and act as an alternative to the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s Volatility Index (VIX). The SPIKES Volatility Index tracks SPY options to measure the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR S&P 500 Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), the most actively traded ETF in the world. By tracking SPY options rather than the SPX options, with the latter used by VIX, and by pulling pricing data from all 16 U.S. options exchanges rather than just the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe), SPIKES seeks more accurate, real-time pricing data to use as a basis for its volatility measure. Its proprietary price-dragging technique for capturing live options prices also aims to offer more precise and stable index movements by using the pricing data from actual trades rather than approximating prices based on the midpoint of the bid-ask spread of the options. These methodology features and the fact that it updates every 100 milliseconds rather than every 15 seconds are among the key reasons MIAX built its ecosystem of volatility trading products around the SPIKES Index. SPIKES Options and Futures While investors cannot invest directly in the SPIKES Index, MIAX offers a portfolio of products based on the index that traders can use to trade their volatility assumptions. The SPIKES options and futures offered by MIAX, turn volatility into a tradeable asset class. Trading in penny increments since October 1, 2022, SPIKES Options and Futures are designed to be more cost-efficient by offering the potential for reduced trading costs, tighter bid/ask spreads, and improved execution prices. Investors feeling anxious about current market conditions can use SPIKES Options (SPIKE) for downside protection by buying call options that could increase in value in the event of a market decline. In futures trading, investors can hedge their positions with SPIKES Futures (SPK): when taking a long position in S&P futures, they can buy long SPIKES Futures to hedge against potential losses since the volatility index is negatively correlated with the market. Investors, however, are not limited to hedging strategies. SPIKES Futures can also be used to trade term structure. Term structure refers to the relationship between implied volatility and time to expiration in futures contracts. If futures prices are trending up, an upward-sloping term structure suggests that volatility is currently lower than it’s anticipated to be in the future. If futures prices are trending down, a downward-sloping term structure suggests volatility is currently higher than it’s anticipated to be in the future. For traders, then, a basic term structure strategy is to buy futures during downward slopes (when expected future volatility is lower) and sell (or short) them during upward slopes (when expected future volatility is higher). SPIKES Volatility ETFs The latest addition to the SPIKES ecosystem, Convexity Shares 1x SPIKES Futures ETF (SPKX) and Convexity Shares Daily 1.5x SPIKES Futures ETF (SPKY), launched on August 16, 2022. Intended as an alternative way for traders to hedge or capitalize on volatility, the SPKX and SPKY seek to match the performance of the SPIKE Front 2 Futures Index, which tracks the returns from a daily rolling long position in the SPIKES Futures contracts traded on the Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX™). This article originally published on Benzinga here. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. The information contained in this document is the proprietary information of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), however its accuracy and completeness is not expressly nor implicitly guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The information in this document is provided for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for financial or legal advice. The information herein is presented as is and without representations or warranties of any kind. MIH shall not be liable for loss or damage, direct, indirect or consequential, arising from any use of this information. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Copies are available from your broker, by calling 1-888-OPTIONS or from The Options Clearing Corporation at www.theocc.com. No statement within this document should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or futures contract or to provide investment advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

January 31, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

BEBUZEE, INC. (OTC: ENGA) Readies for Imminent Beta Test Launch of Proprietary mobile “SuperApp” & Complimentary Website

Engage Mobility, Inc.

McapMediaWire -- The executive management team of Bebuzee, Inc. (OTC: ENGA ) announced today that the corporation’s Cayman Islands-based development team has entered into the final stages of preparation for a beta launch of its revolutionary “SuperApp” and complimentary website. Bebuzee’s proprietary SuperApp and mirror marketplace website. The Company recently said that it is poised to enter the revenue rich multi-billion super app market with its launch of the first super app focusing on western countries… now the website of the super app is about to be launched as the migration of the App and website to new servers is completed. Bebuzee’s App may be the first super app produced in and aimed at users in the West. “This is a critical milestone in the history of Bebuzee as we aim to offer a truly unique and unrivaled offering in the mobile application ecosystem,” stated Bebuzee founder and Chief Executive Officer Joseph Onyero. “Our core development team has worked tirelessly to reach this important beta testing stage and I have complete faith in our team’s abilities to bring us to the next stage - a full public launch of the SuperApp and marketplace website,” he continued. Founded in 2012, Bebuzee was conceived with the core mission of developing new composable applications and architecture strategies to power new digital business opportunities across a wide swath of disparate industries and adjacent markets. Bebuzee management anticipates that the beta launch will occur in the next few weeks. Mr. Onyero noted. The beta launch will initially be focused on the United States, United Kingdom and Europe, with preliminary plans to expand to Africa, Asia, Australia and South America as the beta phase progresses and circumstances warrant. Bebuzee, Inc. (OTC: ENGA) Based in Miami, Florida with offices in George Town, Cayman Islands, Bebuzee. offers a unique, proprietary video-sharing platform and streaming service that allows our members to watch a wide variety of content such as movies, series, documentaries and talk shows on any internet-connected device. Bebuzee’s technology scans the world’s news, features and information flow to give its dedicated readers the best of the Internet in one place. A one-stop platform for breaking news, interesting and important blogs, videos, and photos. Bebuzee offers an addictive resource for those millions of people without time to scavenge the Internet and other sources for news and information. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, about Bebuzee, Inc. and the company’s industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding the proposed terms of the shares, the completion, timing, and size of the proposed offering of the shares, and the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the proposed offering of the shares are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “going to,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Snap cautions you that the foregoing may not include all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Bebuzee has based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on its current expectations and projections about future events and trends, including its financial outlook and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, that it believes may affect the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties related to: Bebuzee’s financial performance; the lack of historical profitability; the ability to generate and sustain positive cash flow; the ability to attract and retain users, publishers, and advertisers; competition and new market entrants; managing Bebuzee’s international expansion and growth and future expenses; compliance with new laws, regulations, and executive actions; the ability to maintain, protect, and enhance Bebuzee’s intellectual property; the ability to succeed in existing and new market segments; the ability to attract and retain qualified and key personnel; the ability to repay outstanding debt; future acquisitions, divestitures or investments; and the potential adverse impact of climate change, natural disasters, and health epidemics, as well as risks, uncertainties. In addition, any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on assumptions that Bebuzee believes to be reasonable as of this date. Bebuzee undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Contact Bebuzee, Inc. 801 Brickell Avenue 8th Floor Miami, FL 33131 www.Bebuzee.com press@bebuzee.com Contact Details Bebuzee, Inc. Joseph Onyero. press@bebuzee.com Company Website http://www.bebuzee.com/

January 31, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Oasys to be Listed on Leading Japanese Crypto Exchange, bitbank

Oasys

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 31 January 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain built by gamers for gamers, is excited to announce its upcoming listing on bitbank, a leading Japanese crypto exchange. This listing will further enhance the liquidity and accessibility of the Oasys network, which is already listed on five centralised exchanges, OKX, Kucoin, Bybit, Gate, and Huobi. The listing on bitbank will provide more opportunities for the investors to trade OAS tokens in the Japanese market and for Japanese gamers to play blockchain games from all around the world. According to statistics by Newzoo 1, Japan is renowned for having the third-largest gaming market in the world after the U.S. and China, and it is also a market with a huge potential for blockchain gaming. The Japanese government has been proactively supporting the development and promotion of blockchain technology, and as the interest and adoption of digital assets continues to grow, it is expected that a greater number of Japanese gamers will start to embrace blockchain games. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: "We are thrilled to be listed on bitbank and to have the opportunity to expand our reach to the Japanese gaming market, which we see as having a tremendous potential for blockchain gaming. Our goal has always been to provide a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience on the blockchain, and this listing will allow us to do that for even more gamers in Japan." Atsushi Kuwabara, Head of Business Development, bitbank, said: “As Oasys is a game-focused blockchain, we expect them to build a foundation that will fully engage the game industry and lead to the expansion of the GameFi ecosystem. We selected Oasys in the hope that it would become known to many as a blockchain project originating from Japan that is taking on global challenges, and that it would inspire game developers to enter the web3 space." The OAS token has several utilities within the Oasys ecosystem, including the payment of gas fees for transactions on the platform, participation in Oasys’s decentralised governance process, allowing token holders to be involved in key decisions at Oasys, receipt of staking rewards for participating in the Oasys network, and payment for NFTs and other ecosystem-related products and services. The Oasys team looks forward to this listing and the opportunities it will bring for the growth and development of the blockchain gaming industry in Japan. _______________________________________________ 1 Market Statistics by Newzoo https://newzoo.com/insights/rankings/top-10-countries-by-game-revenues Important Notice This press release is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute or serve as an offer to purchase or sell securities to any person in any jurisdiction. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based eco-friendly blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames About bitbank bitbank was founded in May 2014 for the steady spread of crypto assets such as Bitcoin. In July 2015, bitbank launched a bitcoin futures exchange, called bitbank Trade (until April 2019) for the first time in Japan of this kind of service. In March 2017, bitbank launched the crypto asset spot trading exchange "bitbank.cc" and is growing as the largest exchange by its spot trading volume. The founder, Noriyuki Hirosue, also has some other leading roles of essential organizations in the industry such as the director of Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (Self-Regulatory Organization), and the chairman of Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association. Contact Details Oasys Media Contact oasys@wachsman.com Company Website https://www.oasys.games/

January 30, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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MyBundle Crosses Milestone, Now Partnered With 150 Broadband Providers Serving Nearly 10 Million Households

MyBundle.TV

MyBundle, the premier online platform connecting consumers, streaming services, and broadband providers with tools to simplify streaming television, announced today that the company’s total number of broadband service provider (BSP) partnerships has reached 150. As a result, the company’s services and solutions for broadband partners are now available to nearly 10 million household subscribers in the United States. “Achieving this milestone is a nice benchmark for MyBundle, but what comes next is even more exciting. Following our agreements announced in late 2022 with the NCTC and NRTC cooperatives, MyBundle is positioned to help an even broader swath of the broadband and cable industry navigate the streaming revolution,” said Jason Cohen, CEO and Co-Founder of MyBundle. “MyBundle is proud of achieving today’s milestone, and we look forward to further growing our list of partners, assisting consumers and driving streaming subscriptions.” MyBundle offers BSPs customized online and CSR tools that aid in new broadband customer acquisition, retention and providing personalized solutions for those consumers looking to save money and simplify their streaming TV and internet packages. Additionally, MyBundle is now rolling out its next generation feature, Streaming Choice, enabling broadband providers to bundle streaming services with internet tiers, driving both new broadband acquisition, churn reduction and increased ARPU for participating partners. MyBundle Saves Consumers Money, Increases Satisfaction MyBundle provides Find My Bundle, a free tool to help consumers transition from traditional pay television to streaming their Live TV. As the traditional pay TV bundle continues to erode, broadband providers are placing an even greater focus on fortifying their higher margin broadband relationships with consumers. In addition to “taking the mystery” out of the cord cutting process, MyBundle increases customer satisfaction by making it easy for consumers to discover and manage their content across all of their streaming services. Users may sign up for a free MyBundle Profile and input their current streaming subscriptions to quickly discover movies and television shows across different services. A MyBundle Profile also allows users all in one place to track their costs, get personalized recommendations, and build custom Watchlists. About MyBundle MyBundle is the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers discover and manage their streaming service subscriptions, watch free live TV, and find content to watch across their services. Incorporating more than 150 streaming services and partnering with approximately 150 broadband providers serving nearly 10 million customers and growing, the MyBundle platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world and creates new growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike. Contact Details ICR for MyBundle Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 press@mybundle.tv Company Website https://mybundle.tv/

January 30, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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January 30, 2023 04:52 AM Eastern Standard Time

Top 7 Best Rust Server Hosting: Ranking + Reviews

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Are you fed up with public servers? Then it’s about time for you to set up your own server so that you can enjoy everything Rust has to offer, in a lag-free, powerful, and fast environment that will take your gaming experience to the next level. That’s why you will love our ranking and reviews of the best Rust server hosting companies in 2023 because you’ll be able to find the perfect option to set up your own private Rust server. Forget about crashes and lag, because thanks to our recommended Rust server hosting providers, they will be a problem of the past. Let’s check the ranking! List of Rust Server Hosting Options We’ve listed all the top Rust server hosting providers, and we’ve also specified their best features so that you can easily choose the best option for your goals and needs. ServerBlend: Best Overall Rust Server Hosting Low.ms: Best for DDoS Protection Nitrous Networks: Best for Small Rust Servers PingPerfect: Best Configurable Game Control Panel Shockbyte: Best for Minimal Lag GTXGaming: Best For Newbies Host Havoc: Best Customer Service You can click on your favorite option to sign up, choose the best plan based on the number of slots and features you need, pay for it, and that’s it. You can have your own private Rust server running today! If you want to learn more about each service before choosing the one that will host your Rust private server you can check out BestGameHosting.net or check out the reviews below. ServerBlend: Best Overall Rust Server Hosting ServerBlend is our top Rust server hosting company because they use state-of-the-art tech for their servers, they provide instant server setup, they bring excellent customer support service, they support mods, they offer top performance, DDoS protection and they’re also quite affordable at $16/month for 50 slots. It’s well-rounded in practically all the areas that matter - especially if you’re just starting out or you don’t want to deal with the technical aspects of running a server. Thanks to the instant server setup service, you can get your server running in just a handful of minutes after you purchase your hosting plan. When it comes to latency (lag) and server performance, it’s amongst the best. Since it has a big number of data centers distributed smartly around the world, you can play Rust smoothly without the problems that lag can provoke. And when it comes to mods (uMod), none can beat ServerBlend. They make it easy to activate Oxide, so that you can run all the plugins and mods that you need to customize the experience that your server will bring. All in all, if you want a reliable, powerful, and easy-to-use Rust server hosting service that’s excellent for mods and that provides top-notch customer support service, then look no further than ServerBlend. Low.ms: Best for DDoS Protection Low.ms is one of our favorite Rust server hosting services due to a lot of reasons such as great performance, minimal lag, high-performing servers, plenty of data centers, and customizable plans. But when it comes to DDoS protection, it excels over the rest - and yes, it’s even better than ServerBlend in this aspect. With an initial offering of 10GB of RAM and AMD 5600X + Intel I9 9900K (5.0GHZ) hardware, your server will literally fly - especially if you invest a bit more per month to get a dedicated CPU. The only con of the company is the pricing because it’s quite expensive at $12.41/month for a 10-slot server. Options like ServerBlend and Nitrous Networks can offer much better pricing, but if your focus is on the advanced anti-DDoS capabilities of Low.ms, in addition to their top-notch performance, then you should use this hosting company. Nitrous Networks: Best for Small Rust Servers Do you want to run a small Rust server of max. 50 slots? Be it for playing with your friends, playing small tournaments at school/college or as a part of a private subscription. For all of these cases and many others that only need a small server, Nitrous Networks can offer exactly what you need at an ideal price. Nitrous Networks offers an excellent customer support service, great pricing, strong performance, minimal lag, and good protection against DDoS attacks. What makes it great for small servers is the combination of the pricing, solid performance and customer support. You can get a good deal out of their plans, especially if you want to keep things as simple as possible. The con here is that their data centers are only focused in the US and Europe, so if you want to play outside these regions, then you might experience more lag and an inferior gaming experience. PingPerfect: Best Configurable Game Control Panel The game control panel is one of the most important features of a proper Rust server hosting service, and PingPerfect excels in this area. They’ve successfully made it possible to set up even the most complex features with just a couple of clicks. On top of that, PingPerfect offers a solid, smooth and consistent performance, so that you can run your server without problems. Since they have data centers across the entire world, you can rely on it to run your own server from anywhere on the planet. The installation of the server is also quite easy and straightforward, so that you can start running your server as soon as possible. The cons here are that they need to update their support documentation as some key topics are lacking, and that large servers can get considerably expensive. Shockbyte: Best for Minimal Lag If your focus is on keeping lag as minimal as possible, then Shockbyte is exactly what you need in your life. Since they use the highest-quality technology for their servers, in addition to lots of data centers, you can expect your Rust server to run as fast as Usain Bolt! Shockbyte has focused on delivering the crash-free and lag-free experiences that Rust gamers are looking for, especially once they’re fed up with the problems of public servers. That’s why they also offer excellent DDoS protection features, to keep your server running smoothly 24/7/365 - thanks to their uptime guarantee. Furthermore, this company is also solid when it comes to customer support service. They handle issues and questions right on the spot, meaning that you will receive answers and solutions as soon as possible. And if you’re a streamer, then you will be happy to know that this company also offers custom plans for Rust streamers - so that you can get a service that will help you to take your streaming business to the next level. The only con is that, when compared to ServerBlend, it can be a bit more expensive. The plans start at $12/month for a server with 25 slots, whereas you can get a server with 50 slots for only $16/month at Serverblend. GTX Gaming: Best For Newbies If you’re just starting out, you have no idea on how to manage a server or hosting plans, then GTXGaming will bring exactly what you’re looking for, as it’s been especially designed for newbies. It makes it practically stress-free to run a server, but it comes with a con, which is the high price of the plans. For example, if you want to run a server with over 100 slots, then the price will surpass the $100/month mark - but if you can afford it, especially since you think that it’s worth it because you will be able to run the server the stress-free way, then you should rely on GTX Gaming. Also, it’s worth mentioning that GTX Gaming might lack the performance and features that options like Low.ms, Shockbyte and ServerBlend can offer you - so you should really compare the pros and cons. Host Havoc: Best Customer Service Even though all of our recommended options provide excellent customer support service, the king in this area is Host Havoc, because it’s even better than our top-ranked choice, ServerBlend. Furthermore, Host Havoc offers a solid performance at a low price, which is especially surprising considering that they have lots of data centers across the world - a premium feature that other options price at a higher rate. When it comes to lag, they keep it at a minimum. And if you ever experience an issue with this, their phenomenal customer support team will be there to help you. The unique cons here are that they should integrate more payment methods and that the server setup process should be simplified - they could learn from the competition such as ServerBlend. How We Selected the Best Rust Rental Server Hosting Companies Building this ranking has really taken a lot of time because we’ve considered key factors that required several hours (or days) of research and testing. Here you have the exact process we’ve used to select the top Rust server hosting providers in 2023. Performance and Hardware For a hosting company to be able to provide you with the resources and features that a Rust server needs to run smoothly, it needs to do the following: They need to renovate their hardware and infrastructure every 2-3 years They need to constantly equip their servers with updates and patches They need to have a dedicated team for monitoring and managing Rust servers. This is exactly what our recommended Rust server hosting providers do. For example, Indifferent ServerBlend in this area, because they’re constantly renovating and upgrading their hardware, in order to bring you the following advantages: Minimal Lag Top speed High uptime (99.9%+) Improved online security. Therefore, you have the guarantee that our recommended companies use state of the art hardware and server infrastructure, to make sure that your private Rust server can run smoothly to truly take your gaming experience to the next level. Latency (Lag) If you want to truly enjoy everything that Rust has to offer, then you need to keep latency or lag to the bare minimum. This is the principal reason why passionate gamers go from public servers to renting their own private servers, but you have to know that not all paid hosting companies are great at keeping the latency low. In order to verify that all of our recommended Rust server hosting providers are excellent at keeping the latency or lag low, here’s what we’ve taken into account: Number of datacenters and how they’re distributed around the world Quality of the data centers by analyzing the technology they use Uptime history of the data centers Simply put, you can forget about the horrendous consequences of 300-500ms+ such as stuttery lag when moving around and sudden freezing (we hate them as much as you do!). Thanks to our recommended Rust server hosting choices, you’ll be able to forget about these problems once for all! By having a decent number of high quality data centers distributed around the world in a smart way, you can rest assured that your servers will run at top speed with an excellent uptime guarantee. Special Features Even though the features can vary from provider to provider, we’ve made sure that all of our recommend Rust server hosting companies offer you this type of features: Intuitive file manager that even newbies can quickly master Easy map settings Easily enable and administer plugins with Oxide Run mods without technical knowledge Easy way to schedule wipes Restart switch Etc. Plugins and mods can really take your Rust experience to the next level, and that’s why we’ve made sure that all of our recommended companies make it easy for you to set up them, even without prior experience. You can install plugins such as Discord Core, Arkan (best for anti-cheat), Vanish, Better Chat, etc. Our recommended companies make it easy for you to customize your server as much as you do. In addition to having a complete game control panel (more on this in the next section), plugins such as Arkan and Vanish will protect your server from cheaters, whereas plugins like Better Chat will make interaction between players a lot more complete and fun. Being frank, you can expect our recommended hosting providers to make your life a lot easier - because you can deploy your own Rust server today without prior experience. And if you ever need extra help, you can always reach out to the customer support team to receive answers and solutions. Game Control Panel It’s also critical for the Rust server to offer you an easy-to-customize game control panel, that way you can control everything that’s going on in your server right on the spot. For example, our recommended Rust server hosting company PingPerfect is the best in this area because it’s desktop and mobile friendly, and it turns the most advanced features into simple-to-use controls. Simply put, by having a complete, easy-to-use and intuitive game control panel, you can truly customize the experience that your private server will offer, and this is exactly what our recommended companies bring you. Pricing and Value We’ve also reviewed the pricing and the value you’re getting in return for your money, to make sure that you actually get a good deal. Be it for a small server to play Rust with your friends or a big server with 300+ slots for streaming on Twitch, our recommended companies bring the best value for the money. It starts by giving your servers the resources they need to run smoothly, to offering Rust-specific features such as a customizable game control panel, which is especially important if you want to run a server with over 100 slots. Be it that you’re doing this for fun or because you want to make your business grow - as it is the case for Rust streamers - you can rest assured that our recommended hosting providers will bring you the best price to value relationship in the market. Guaranteed. Customer Support This is especially important if you’re a beginner because you will need help when setting up your server or when fixing some issues. That’s why we’ve tested the customer support service of each one of our recommended hosting providers, here’s how we’ve done it: Several customer channel such as Discord, live chat, email, phone and forum Available 24/7 to solve all the issues you might have Specialized technical team that can solve complex problems in record time Fast response rate For example, Host Havoc is the best choice when it comes to customer support because they’re available practically 24/7 even for technical issues that will require a specialized member of the staff to assist you. Be it creating a server for the first time or fixing an update issue, this company excels in this area. And you can expect a similar service from all of our recommended companies, because we’ve tested them all with satisfactory results - they all are ready to answer your questions and fix your problems as soon as possible. Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) If you want to know more about our ranking and how these services work, then here you have the answers to the most frequently asked questions about rust server hosting companies. Do you really need a specialized server for Rust? Yes, because playing on a private server is superior to gaming on a public server. You’ll get more bandwidth, dedicated resources and high quality hardware that will result in minimal lag, top speed and no crashes at all - the necessary elements to take your Rust gaming experience to the next level. How much RAM does a Rust server need? The bare minimum we recommend is 4GB of RAM, but we encourage you to get a plan with a minimum of 8GB of RAM, because it will allow the game to run smoothly, and hence, you will be able to experience a better experience when playing Rust. What’s the best Rust server hosting for streamers? If you want to rent your own private server because you’re a Rust streamer, then look no further than Shockbyte. On top of being one of our top ranked options, they’re amongst the few offering custom plans for Rust streamers, so that you can get the features, resources and pricing that match your needs and goals. What are the best plugins and mods for Rust servers? The best plugins for Rust servers are Vanish, Arkan, Better Chat, Discord Core, Player Administration, Gather Manager (modded), Quick Smelt (modded), and Save Announcer - because they all provide the necessary resources to customize the gaming experience. Contact Details BestGameHostng.net Leo P leo@bestgamehosting.net

January 30, 2023 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Universal Media Group Announces Expansion of Business Verticals

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McapMediaWire - Universal Media Group Inc. (OTC: UMGP ) ("UMGP"), an emerging producer and distributor of both short and long-form content, is pleased to announce the expansion of multiple business verticals. Through programming created under the UMGP banner, targeted program acquisitions, partnerships, and aggressive national marketing campaigns, the company is excited about the development of multiple new revenue verticals while continuing to develop its current in-house projects. This season, “Before the Fame” is expanding the franchise with an “Influencers Edition”. Show host Mike Sherman will be speaking to some of today’s most popular social media influencers, including stock, crypto, and lifestyle influencers, today’s internet celebrities. This franchise expansion will be sure to put millions of viewers in front of Before the Fame and Universal Media. "Before the Fame" and host Mike Sherman takes viewers back to the early days of today's biggest stars. The show features never-before-seen footage taking you down memory lane to the beginning of the careers, tracking their success to where it all began! The show brings you never-before-seen footage of each celebrity’s rise to the top. Another product vertical expansion is a joint venture project called Universal Streams, an OTT streaming platform for indie creators. Launching in 2023, our first in-house streaming production will be a stock, crypto, NFT, and gaming-centric 24-hour news network spanning markets across the globe. We are excited about the attention this will bring to our company both domestically and internationally. Our slated hosts combined, have tens of millions of viewers on their multiple social media platforms from across the globe. We will leverage our combined networks to reach a massive number of content consumers via Universal Streams. Our reach will be extensive with this first-of-its-kind OTT streaming network programming. Currently listed on the OTC Market, Universal Media is in the process of uplisting to the OTCQB. This is in anticipation of our submittal of a listing application to the NASDAQ by the end of our 2023-2024 fiscal year. The time is right to increase value and exposure for our shareholders and in that spirit, we are also soon to announce details of a special digital dividend and listing on a nationally recognized blockchain exchange upon approvals from the SEC and related regulatory authorities. More to follow. About Universal Media Group Universal Media Group (UMGP) is a publicly traded Digital Media Production company. Universal creates an eclectic array of content, including national television network celebrity programming, streaming financial news, and opinion shows. The company will continue to pursue strategic business investments, partnerships, and acquisitions that will ultimately increase profitability and expand the company's reach, focus, and portfolio of business assets. For further information, visit: https://umediagroupinc.com Media Details: Company Name: Universal Media Group Contact Phone Number: 561.908.3333 Contact Email Address: info@umediagroupinc.com Address: 1199 S Federal Hwy, Suite 111, Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Contact Details Universal Media Group Michael Sherman +1 561-908-3333 info@umediagroupinc.com Company Website https://umediagroupinc.com

January 27, 2023 11:34 AM Eastern Standard Time

Starstream Entertainment Launches into 2023 While Anticipating Record Breaking 2022 Financials

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McapMediaWire -- Starstream Entertainment Inc.'s (OTC Pink: SSET ) wholly owned subsidiary, Facetime Consulting and Promotions (Facetime), a premier provider of event staffing, on-demand promotional marketing and brand ambassador services, is pleased to announce that Company is expecting to report record revenues which are anticipated to top $3 million in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report. While year-end financials are being completed for the Company’s upcoming Annual Report, during the 3 rd Quarter the Company recorded Total Revenues of $2,179,408 which was a year-to-year increase of over 199% compared to the same 9 months of 2021. The Company wrapped up a stellar 2022 and looks forward to a banner 2023. The Company is also happy to report that the total shares outstanding remained unchanged during 2022. The outstanding share count on January 1, 2022, was 140,010,196 with only 84,186,162 shares in the public float and on December 31, 2022 both the total shares outstanding and the public float remained unchanged. Carla Rissell, President of SSET stated, “I attribute this growth to the hard work and dedication of our team; our Company’s core values and our ability to pivot and adapt in an ever-evolving environment. We are focused on servicing our clients as well as providing and increasing shareholder value. I fully understand that the market as a whole in the OTC was very rough during 2022 for investors, it is our hope that Starstream will become better noticed for our continued growth and keen stewardship of preserving shareholder value. The Company increased cash on hand and assets throughout 2022 with zero dilution.” Early in 2022 the Company raised rates across the board which allowed the Company to attract and retain the best quality staff in an extremely tough labor market to allow Facetime to continue to provide exceptional service to our clients. The Company’s bookings and referrals of new business continued to grow throughout 2022 and we anticipate continued growth in 2023. Senior Management at several of the Company’s largest billing customers recognize that Starstream and Facetime’s strong financial position and wherewithal has allowed the Company to provide superior service of their accounts and brands and are actively seeking to partner with Facetime to help grow market share for their brands. Early in 2022 the Company thru its Facetime division added a wearables and promotional giveaway production division which is adding additional revenue and contributing directly to the Company’s profitability and bottom line. The Company is intently focused on continued growth and expansion in 2023. Starstream Entertainment Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Facetime Consulting and Promotions LLC ("FCP"), is primarily focused in the on-demand event staffing industry. The primary placements that FCP makes are to companies in the consumer goods industry. Facetime specializes in brand ambassadors, event staffing, atmosphere models, print and electronic media as well as staffing for all levels of the beverage and consumer goods industry. We provide staffing for all levels across industries we serve, including regional to C-Level, offering everything from promotional models to enhanced brand ambassador services and administrative services including field marketing, sales, brand management, and even promotional vehicle programs. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facetimepromotions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarstreamEnt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FacetimePromo Safe Harbor: This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the Company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the Company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and OTC Markets, Inc. OTC Disclosure and News Service. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT: Starstream Entertainment, Inc. https://www.facetimepromo.com/ Carla Rissell, CEO investorinfo@facetimepromo.com 833-422-7300 - Investor Relations: Ext. 700 Contact Details Starstream Entertainment, Inc. Carla Rissell, CEO +1 833-422-7300 investorinfo@facetimepromo.com Company Website https://www.facetimepromo.com/

January 26, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Average Viewers For NFL Wild Card Weekend Drop By 4.7% YoY

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The TV ratings for NFL Wild Card Weekend are in and the numbers don’t look good for the league’s new postseason format. According to the data experts at The Sports Daily, viewership for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend is down 4.7 percent year-over-year and ratings took an even bigger hit with a 5.9 percent drop compared to 2022. For the second straight year, the game slotted into the late-Sunday window had the best viewership numbers and household rating. The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings drew in 33.2 million viewers, the most of any Wild Card game in 2023. Despite its overall success, the numbers represented a massive 20 percent drop in viewership compared to the 49ers-Cowboys Wild Card game from the same time slot in 2022. NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Viewership Down 4.7%, Ratings Down 5.9% NFL Super Wild Card Weekend was filled with drama, storylines, record-setting comebacks, and stunning upsets. While several games came down to the wire, football fans seemed less enthusiastic about the start of the NFL Playoffs compared to a year ago. Overall, viewership numbers for the NFL Wild Card round are expected to be down by 4.7 percent YoY. After averaging 29.7 million viewers in 2022, NFL Wild Card weekend garnered just 28.3 million viewers in 2023. Of course, those numbers are still up from the NFL’s first Super Wild Card Weekend in 2021, which drew an all-time low 24.2 million average viewers. However, ratings are still down from 2020 (30.5 million) and 2019 (28.6 million), the last two years before the NFL expanded its playoff format. Rating also took a considerable hit in 2023, dropping by an average of 5.9 percent year-over-year. The late time slots on Saturday and Sunday suffered the biggest declines, dropping by 20 percent (Sunday, Late) and 21.97 percent (Saturday, Late), respectively. On the other hand, the Monday Night Football game had the biggest increase with viewership sky-rocketing by 32.5 percent. The jump can be attributed to two of the NFL’s biggest draws (Cowboys and Tom Brady) being in action. Giants @ Vikings Ranks As Most-Watched Game On NFL Super Wild Card Weekend With 33.2 million viewers, the Giants-Vikings game in the late window on Sunday had the most viewers of any game during NFL Super Wild Card weekend. The game also finished with the highest household rating at 16.28. Despite being the most-watched Wild Card game of 2023, viewership was down 20 percent and household rating was down 21.7 percent year-over year. Part of the reason for that is the 2021 Wild Card matchup between the 49ers and Cowboys averaged a whopping 41.5 viewers, making it the most-watched Wild Card game since 2015. That game also produced a 20.8 rating, a difficult mark to reach during the Wild Card round. Overall, FOX had the most successful weekend in 2023, thanks in large part to the Giants-Vikings game. However, the battle for No. 2 was much closer. CBS currently owns the No. 2 spot with an average of 30.9 million viewers for the Dolphins-Bills, however, the Cowboys-Bucs are expected to top that number when official figures are released. Initial estimates project the Cowboys and Buccaneers for 30.6 million viewers, which would make it Disney’s most-watched NFL Playoff game since 1999. Check out how the TV ratings changed compared to 2021 below. Buffalo, Kansas City, & Cincinnati Top Local Ratings List All eyes were on the Bills last weekend. Buffalo had the highest local ratings of any US market during Super Wild Card Weekend, drawing a rating of 47.2. Even though the Chiefs weren’t in action, fans in Kansas City tuned into the opening round of the NFL Playoffs at the second-highest rate. Kansas City drew a 28.2 local rating, the second-highest of any US market. Cincinnati, West Palm Beach, and New Orleans were next on the list of markets with the highest local ratings. Just missing out on the top-five, Ft Myers-Naples came in at No. 6 on the list. Meanwhile, Miami-Ft Lauderdale did not even make the top-10, a sign that Dolphins’ fans weren’t heavily invested in the team’s Super Bowl run without Tua Tagovailoa. Check out the top-5 markets in local rating during NFL Wild Card Weekend. Buffalo Kansas City Cincinnati West Palm Beach New Orleans Disney’s NFL Wild Card Game Viewership Up 32% To Highest Mark Ever Even though the overall numbers were down, Disney’s NFL Wild Card game turned out to be a smashing success. With an average audience of approximately 30.6 million Americans, viewership is up 32 percent YoY. Once official numbers are released, Disney is projected to add a few hundred thousand viewers to its total. As a result, the Cowboys-Bucs game is expected to be the network’s most-watched NFL Playoff game ever. Last year, the Cardinals-Rams game on ESPN/ABC drew an average of just 23.15 million viewers, the lowest mark for an NFL Wild Card game on Disney since 2019. For full story, visit: https://thesportsdaily.com/news/average-viewers-for-nfl-wild-card-weekend-drop-by-4-7-yoy/ Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

January 26, 2023 11:21 AM Eastern Standard Time