As digital asset markets enter a new bull cycle, with $1.5 billion in institutional inflows in Q1 2024 alone, the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets and Fintech Deal Day on November 19 in New York provides a timely opportunity to explore cutting-edge financial innovations.

This event will unite 130+ industry leaders as institutional interest and market maturity drive expansion. Key indicators of this momentum include:

• 320% year-over-year growth in institutional trading volumes
• Record open interest in regulated derivatives, now over $20 billion
• 84% of trading volume now comes from professional products, up from 32% in 2021
• Major banks have increased digital asset trading desks from 12 in 2022 to 47 in 2024

With about 1,000 founders, operators and investors managing billions in assets expected to attend, Benzinga’s conferences align perfectly with the early phase of financial services innovation and a new growth cycle—historically the most lucrative for institutional investment.

Infrastructure advancements setting this cycle apart include:

• 23 financial institutions offering digital asset custody solutions
• 80% of institutional platforms adopting standardized risk management
• Integration of digital asset trading with traditional brokerage services
• Clearer regulatory frameworks in 17 major markets

“This event is critical,” says Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick. “We’re seeing institutional interest and market cycles align like never before.”

With thousands of one-on-one meetings in a speed networking format, this event offers crucial connections at what appears to be the start of a new market expansion.

Register now at https://ibn.fm/DigitalAssets2024Discount to guarantee your spot. Early registration is recommended, as space is limited, and previous events have sold out. To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/3J1iu (use discount code “IBN20” for 20% off).

DealFlow Events, a leader in financial conferences with a 20-year history of hosting industry events including The SPAC Conference and The PIPEs Conference, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Investor Relations veteran Keith L. Lippert as Senior Advisor for the upcoming Microcap Conference. The second annual Microcap Conference is set to take place January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

Steven Dresner, Founder of DealFlow Events, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, stating, “We’re excited to welcome Keith to our team as we gear up for the January 2025 Microcap Conference. Keith brings unmatched experience, deep capital markets insight, and extensive contacts, all of which play a vital role in enhancing the quality of our event. Keith’s involvement aligns with our mission to create a higher-quality platform for company and investor networking in the microcap market.”

Keith L. Lippert, who has advised over 1,000 companies throughout his four-decade career in the capital markets, will leverage his expertise and network to support DealFlow Events in delivering a unique experience for growth companies and investors.

Reflecting on his new role, Lippert remarked, “I’m looking forward to utilizing my experience and extensive network to challenge the DealFlow Events team to raise the bar on their signature Microcap Conference. Having spent 40 years helping companies navigate which events offer the best value, I know what it takes to create a first-class experience that resonates with attendees. I’m eager to collaborate with Steve and the DealFlow team to ensure this conference provides exceptional value to participating companies.”

About DealFlow Events:

With a 20-year history of delivering high-quality, content-driven events for the financial industry, DealFlow Events is known for its signature conferences in the capital markets. The company’s conferences are respected for providing engaging networking opportunities and valuable insights, attracting the top professionals in the markets we serve.

For more information about the January 2025 Microcap Conference, visit https://themicrocapconference.com/

Contact:

Phillip LoFaso

Managing Director

DealFlow Events

phillip@dealflowevents.com

(516) 876-8006

• Brera Holdings, an Ireland-based, international holding company focused on expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs, is increasingly bullish about the future of sports ownership
• Over the past decade, the sports ecosystem has experienced nearly 430% returns across various leagues, attracting a diverse array of investors
• The international football market alone is projected to grow to $4.6 billion by 2032, up from $3.3 billion in 2023
• The company continues to grow its global sports portfolio while also leveraging social media to build its brand, as evidenced by the success of its recent partnership with global content creator THAADBOII Productions

Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based, international holding company rapidly expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership approach, believes the future of sports ownership is bright and full of potential. Owing to the growth of multi-club ownership and private equity, the company believes that the industry will continue to expand significantly, bringing in even more players with diversified cash flows, and growing various sports globally.

“The growth of multi-club ownership and private equity is revolutionizing sports,” noted Brera Holdings’ CEO, Pierre Galoppi. “We believe that as more companies engage and provide resources, clubs can advance to more competitive leagues, increasing revenues and valuations. Rising valuations and uncorrelated returns are drawing attention from corporate investors, and we expect to see sports holding companies with diversified cash flows emerge as the landscape evolves,” he added (https://ibn.fm/Tt24s).

Brera Holdings’ management shared these insights at the recent Sportico “Invest in Sports” Conference in New York City. The event, held on Nov. 4, brought together top investors, executives and industry leaders, to discuss the growth and evolving dynamics in the global market of sports investment. More importantly, it examined how sports franchises have transformed from small enterprises into multi-industry global brands, encompassing sectors from technology and media to finance and real estate (https://ibn.fm/wshew).

Brera Holdings already recognizes this industry potential. Over the past decade the sports ecosystem has experienced nearly 430% returns across various leagues, attracting diverse investors. In addition, the emergence and success of multi-club organizations (such as City Football Group, Eagle Football and Red Bull, among others) have injected new life into the industry while also presenting additional avenues for revenue generation, including, but not limited to ticketing, streaming, e-sports, live events, and fantasy sports (https://ibn.fm/Tt24s).

To brace itself for growth, Brera Holdings continues growing its global sports portfolio with strategic acquisitions and innovations. The company’s recent venture into professional Women’s Football (Soccer) in North Macedonia where Brera took control of a first division women’s team and renamed it Brera Tiverija. As the only Joint Stock structured team in the country this new approach will open up opportunities for investment in women’s sports in the region for the first time in the league’s history. This is a testament to Brera’s ambition and actions for achieving both short and long-term deals. 

In addition, its partnership with global content creator THADDBOII Productions for an original skit series, Brera F.C. Soccer Road to Glory, taps into a vast market for sports-related content, while further leveraging the power of social media to grow its brand and bring the passion and history of soccer to millions around the globe.

“We were thrilled to see the response to THADDBOII’s Brera F.C. Soccer Road to Glory. Partnering with THADDBOII has allowed us to resonate with young athletes and fans worldwide. We hope the Series will diversify Brera’s fanbase and underscore the role of social media in connecting brands with communities,” noted Mr. Galoppi (https://ibn.fm/KXa2N).

So far, the series has amassed over 4,458,371 views since it launched on June 20, 2024. It features a total of 24 episodes, which are now available on TikTok, X, Instagram and YouTube. Brera Holdings remains bullish about the industry and recognizes that there are still plenty of untapped opportunities. The international football market alone is expected to grow to $4.6 billion by 2032, up from $3.3 billion in 2023 (https://ibn.fm/JSn6D). The same growth is expected in other sports sectors, and Brera Holdings is looking to fully tap into this growth.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.breraholdings.com 

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BREA are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BREA

• John DiLullo and Rohit Ghai bring extensive leadership experience to D-Wave’s board to assist the company’s ongoing efforts to accelerate commercial quantum adoption and capitalize on its unique market position.
• With a track record spanning more than 30 years in technology, including 15 years in cybersecurity and networking, DiLullo has held key executive positions with several leading companies.
• Ghai brings years of experience working with both startups and large enterprises, with digital transformation expertise and knowledge across software, systems and security.

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, appointed two veteran technology industry leaders to its board of directors, supporting the increasing market adoption of the company’s annealing quantum computing solutions. The two new board members, John DiLullo and Rohit Ghai, join at a crucial time as the company is implementing an aggressive go-to-market strategy, aiming to accelerate quantum solution adoption across global businesses, research institutions and government agencies (https://ibn.fm/pQTJz). 

DiLullo has an extensive track record spanning more than 30 years in technology, including 15 years in cybersecurity and networking. Bringing leadership expertise in growth and profitability transformation, DiLullo focuses on improving customers’ technology adoption experience, championing customer success and ROI, and embracing specialized routes to market for significant growth.

DiLullo currently serves as chief executive officer at Deepwatch, a leading managed security platform for cyber resilient enterprises. He previously served as CEO at LiveVox and Lastline Security, and held senior executive level positions with F5 Networks, HP/Aruba Networks, Cisco Systems and Sonicwall.

Commenting on his appointment, DiLullo reiterated that he believes that D-Wave is a driving force of the commercial quantum computing era, helping organizations solve previously unsolvable business problems including advanced logistics and scheduling, material science innovation, drug discovery and supply chain optimization. “I’m looking forward to sharing my expertise in driving commercial technology adoption in support of the company’s rapidly expanding customer footprint and eco-friendly usage of quantum technology in serving real-world enterprise computing needs,” DiLullo added.

Ghai brings to the board his extensive experience working with both startups and large enterprises, with digital transformation expertise in highly regulated markets and knowledge across software, systems and security. He currently serves as CEO of RSA, a global leader in identity and access management solutions for security-first organizations. Before that, he was president of RSA during its tenure as a Dell Technologies business, as well as president of Dell EMC’s Enterprise Content Division. Ghai also held senior engineering and management roles at Symantec, Computer Associates and Cheyenne Software.

Ghai underscored his excitement for joining D-Wave at a time of hyper-growth and voiced confidence that his background in transformational go-to-market strategies will help the company continue to capitalize on its unique market position. “D-Wave’s opportunity is significant, as entire industries are transformed with the use of new computing paradigms like artificial intelligence and annealing quantum computing technology,” Ghai added.

Chair of the D-Wave board Steve West welcomed both appointments as well-timed to help the company fully take advantage of near-term growth opportunities at a pivotal stage in its development, “having built the world’s largest quantum computer and developing solutions that enable businesses, researchers and governments to harness the power of this technology to solve highly complex problems.”

In turn, D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz said, “I’m looking forward to working closely with John and Rohit as we continue to build the business, advance our strategic GTM efforts, and support customers’ adoption of annealing quantum computing as part of their core computational infrastructure.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.dwavequantum.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to QBTS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/QBTS

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The MoneyShow Masters Symposium is set to take place from Dec. 5-7, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, offering investors critical insights and actionable strategies for the year ahead. With markets evolving at a rapid pace, and a new president taking office soon, this event will bring together top financial analysts, traders and investors to discuss strategies under the umbrella theme of “Managing Your Portfolio: New President, New Market.”

Designed for serious investors, technical analysts, top traders, global macro strategists, and portfolio managers, the three-day Symposium will provide an immersive experience beyond traditional investments. Attendees can gain a deeper understanding of diversified asset classes, new trends, and ways to enhance portfolio resilience.

For over 43 years, MoneyShow has empowered investors with resources to optimize and safeguard their financial strategies. Known for hosting premier events that bring together financial experts, MoneyShow creates an environment where attendees can gain practical knowledge to strengthen their portfolios amid changing markets.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with their favorite experts and learn about strategies for building well-rounded portfolios. Breakout sessions and expert-led discussions will cover a range of topics, from navigating economic challenges to finding profitable opportunities in non-traditional asset classes.

The Symposium will also feature dynamic 45-minute breakout sessions, where speakers will present on critical investment tactics, uncovering ways to capitalize on financial opportunities within the current economic and political climate. Attendees can expect insights into alternative investments and strategies to protect and grow their assets.

Networking is a core component of the event, offering attendees the chance to connect with industry leaders, fellow investors, and money experts during various receptions and refreshment breaks.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/ktWiB

• Economic uncertainties are driving investor interest in tangible assets like gold and platinum, with Costco entering the market by offering bullion.
• Costco’s introduction of platinum bars, following high demand for gold, reflects growing recognition of platinum as a viable investment option.
• Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is well-positioned to capitalize on rising platinum demand, supported by positive developments at its Waterberg PGM Project.

As economic uncertainties loom, investors are increasingly gravitating toward tangible assets, with physical metals emerging as a standout choice. This trend has become so significant that even major retailers, such as Costco (NASDAQ: COST), are entering the precious metals market by offering gold bullion. With gold bars selling out within hours, Costco has now expanded its offerings to include platinum, indicating a growing interest in this lesser-known precious metal.

Costco’s initial foray into gold bullion began last year, when its 1-ounce bars quickly became some of the most sought-after products. Featuring options like the PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bar and the Rand Refinery’s elephant-stamped bar, demand surged to the point where Costco struggled to keep them in stock. Estimates suggest that monthly sales of gold bullion could reach between $100 million and $200 million as consumers flock to these precious assets (https://ibn.fm/CQeM3).

The introduction of platinum bullion bars opens the door for investors to explore platinum as a viable alternative. This shift aligns with a broader recognition in the investment community of the growing value of physical precious metals, especially in light of gold’s nearly 30% price surge this year due to fears of geopolitical instability, high inflation and concerns about long-term economic growth.

The increasing popularity of physical metals is driven by macroeconomic instability and inflationary pressures. As central banks adopt dovish monetary policies and interest rates are lowered, non-yielding assets like gold, silver and platinum have become attractive for preserving wealth. The demand for tangible assets reflects a wider trend where retail investors, who may have previously been excluded from high-value investment opportunities, are now participating in the bullion market through accessible platforms like Costco.

With the current trend favoring physical investments, the accessibility of platinum through major retailers could usher in a new wave of interest. Investors who have turned to gold for stability amid economic volatility might find themselves considering platinum, especially given its unique properties and industrial applications, such as its use in automotive catalytic converters.

Costco’s expansion into the precious metals market not only reflects consumer interest but also paves the way for increased investment in platinum as individuals seek to diversify their portfolios with physical assets. The current momentum for physical gold may indeed create a pathway for platinum to establish itself as an investment choice. As awareness grows and more avenues become available for acquiring these precious metals, both consumers and investors could benefit from exploring the potential that platinum offers in this evolving market.

In this shifting landscape, the increased demand for platinum could also create opportunities for stakeholders further down the supply chain, including mining companies. As interest in physical precious metals continues to grow, these companies may see rising consumer demand, allowing them to capitalize on the potential of platinum as a valuable investment asset.

As interest in platinum continues to rise, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) emerges as a noteworthy player in the sector. The company operates the Waterberg PGM Project, a large palladium and platinum deposit located in South Africa. Recently, Platinum Group Metals announced and filed with securities regulators an updated Independent Definitive Feasibility Study (“2024 DFS”) for the Waterberg Project, which underscores its potential to meet the growing demand for these metals. 

The 2024 DFS detailed several encouraging developments. First, the company reported a 20% increase in its proven and probable mineral reserves of platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold, now totaling 23.41 million ounces contained in 246.2 million tonnes of ore at an aggregate grade of 2.96 grams per tonne. Additionally, the life of the mine has been extended from 45 years to 54 years, ensuring that it can maintain production and generate cash flow for a longer period. With an average projected production of 353,208 ounces of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold per year in concentrate, the project is well-prepared for robust output.

From an economic perspective, the project shows promising metrics. The 2024 DFS estimates an after-tax Net Present Value (“NPV”) of US$569 million and an Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) of 14.2%, based on long-term consensus metal prices. These figures indicate the potential for strong operating margins. Furthermore, the Waterberg Project is projected to become one of the lowest-cost platinum group metal mines in Southern Africa, with an estimated average cash cost per 4E ounce of US$658 and all-in sustaining costs of US$761 per 4E ounce. This cost efficiency is essential in a fluctuating market, giving the project a competitive advantage.

The anticipated free after-tax cash flow of US$6.50 billion over the project’s lifespan further supports the argument for investment. The feasibility study also highlighted operational improvements, such as increased resource model accuracy due to a recent infill drilling program, which enhances continuity and supports mine scheduling. Additionally, the study identified opportunities to reduce capital expenditure by deferring costs and simplifying operations, potentially saving up to US$200 million. Environmental considerations are also a focus, with the project design incorporating reduced water consumption and innovative tailings management techniques, aligning with global sustainability trends.

As the demand for platinum grows amid economic uncertainties and shifting investment trends, Platinum Group Metals is strategically positioned to capitalize on this interest. The positive results from the 2024 DFS not only validate the Waterberg Project’s potential but also highlight the company as an investment opportunity in the precious metals sector. As both retail and institutional investors seek to diversify their portfolios with tangible assets, Platinum Group Metals could emerge as a beneficiary in the evolving landscape of precious metals investment.

For more information, visit www.PlatinumGroupMetals.net.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PLG are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PLG

Imagine setting up a tee time with someone who shares your love for walking the course, appreciates a friendly wager, or enjoys some post-game relaxation. Enter GolfLync, the app that’s taking the golfing world by storm by doing exactly that. Often described as the “Tinder for Golf,” GolfLync connects users with other golfers who match their game style and preferences, so each round is tailored to your vibe.

Using GolfLync, you can specify whether you prefer riding in a cart or walking, listening to music on the course, or even indulging in a classic 19th Hole refreshment afterward. This means no more guesswork about compatibility—you’re matched with others who play the way you do.

Keeping in mind the social dimension of golf, GolfLync allows all players who like a bit of friendly competition to indicate their interest in casual wagering, so you can connect with golfers who share your competitive edge without any awkward surprises. Each match ensures your golf outings are tailored to both your social and playing preferences, fostering a golfing experience that feels both comfortable and engaging.

The app caters to both individual golfers and established groups alike. Whether your regular foursome is one player short, or you’re new in town and eager to meet locals with similar interests, GolfLync makes it easy to find players who fit in seamlessly. 

The app’s user-friendly interface lets you quickly connect, arrange tee times, and confirm details so you can get on the course without hassle. There’s even an option for travel; if you’re exploring new courses out of town, you can find golf buddies nearby who match your style. It’s like having a custom-built golfing network that travels with you.

Ready to build your ideal golf experience? Download GolfLync, set your preferences, and find your perfect golf match today!

You can download the GolfLync app using the following text-anchored links:

• Android: GolfLync – Apps on Google Play
• iPhone: GolfLync

For more information about GolfLync, visit GolfLync, download the app, and connect with community on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SportLync are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SPORT

For additional investor information, visit SportLync Investment.

• Two posters were presented by Annovis’ President and CEO, Dr. Maria Maccecchini, focusing on the company’s lead drug candidate buntanetap and its performance in clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”).
• A leading event for the Alzheimer’s research community, CTAD 2024, brought together key members of pharmaceutical companies, academic research centers, and patient advocacy groups to discuss avenues for AD treatment.
• Buntanetap has been shown to significantly improve cognition in early AD patients, both ApoE4 carriers and non-carriers, and normalize biomarkers associated with AD pathology.
• The company is preparing for Phase 3 clinical trials for buntanetap in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients: a 6-month study to confirm symptomatic benefits and an 18-month study to explore disease-modifying effects. 

Annovis (NYSE: ANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”), presented two scientific posters at the 17th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (“CTAD”) conference (https://ibn.fm/ysPFn), held between Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 in Marid, Spain.

The posters are now available online on Annovis’ website.

Key Findings Presented: 

Poster: “Efficacy of Buntanetap in Early AD and APOE4 Phase 2/3 Alzheimer’s Patients.”

The Phase 2/3 AD clinical study involved 353 patients and assessed buntanetap’s efficacy and safety on top of standard medications. The data showed that buntanetap significantly improved cognition in patients with early AD by 3.3 points on the ADAS-Cog11 test after three months of treatment, compared to a 0.3-point improvement in the placebo group. The data was consistent with previous phase 2 AD/PD (NCT04524351) and DISCOVER (NCT02925650) studies. 

Poster: “Biomarker Data Showed Buntanetap Reduced Neurotoxic Proteins, Improved Axonal Integrity, Reduced Inflammation, and Neuronal Functions in Alzheimer’s Clinical Studies.” 

Combined biomarker data from clinical studies in AD and PD patients showed that buntanetap reduced multiple neurotoxic aggregating proteins, reduced inflammation and preserved neuronal functions. Altogether, these biomarkers data, measured in plasma and in cerebrospinal fluid (“CSF”), support buntanetap’s clinical efficacy in improving AD patients’ cognitive function.

Following encouraging clinical trial results, the company was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to pursue Phase 3 clinical trials for buntanetap in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and agreed on the next steps to advance toward a New Drug Application (“NDA”) submission. As part of the Phase 3 program, the company will hold two studies: a 6-month study, set to begin in Q1 2025, to confirm buntanetap’s symptomatic benefits and an 18-month study to explore potential disease-modifying effects.

For more information about the company, visit www.AnnovisBio.com, and social channels LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ANVS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ANVS

• As the world rapidly transitions toward electrification and renewable energy, copper has emerged as an essential metal in creating a sustainable, electrified society. 
• Aston Bay is working on promising copper projects to help meet rising demand.
• The company’s commitment to exploration positions it to supply copper for future green technologies and contribute to sustainable mining practices.

In an electrified world, the demand for copper is set to rise dramatically, emphasizing the need for robust exploration and production efforts to ensure a stable supply. Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTC: ATBHF) is a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for high-grade critical and precious metal deposits, including copper.

As the world rapidly transitions toward electrification and renewable energy, copper has emerged as an essential metal in creating a sustainable, electrified society. This metal, with its excellent conductivity, durability and malleability, plays a foundational role in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, power grids, and countless other applications that are driving the global shift toward cleaner, greener energy solutions. 

Copper’s unique conductive properties make it indispensable in virtually all electric systems. As society pivots toward renewable energy, copper’s role will become even more significant, as it is used extensively in wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles (“EVs”) and power transmission. In wind energy, copper is found in the wiring, generators and transformers that connect turbines to the grid. Solar panels rely on copper wiring to transmit energy efficiently from photovoltaic cells to storage systems or directly into the power grid.

The electric vehicle industry is another major driver of copper demand. EVs require at least double the amount of copper as traditional combustion-engine vehicles due to their batteries, inverters and extensive wiring (https://ibn.fm/eLbTD). As automakers work to meet global demand for EVs, this need for copper is expected to grow. Moreover, the infrastructure required to support EVs, such as charging stations and enhanced grid capacities, further increases copper usage.

In addition, electric power grids are undergoing modernization to handle the increased load from renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. Copper is a crucial component in grid infrastructure (https://ibn.fm/8tYRQ), enabling efficient power transmission over long distances and contributing to reliable energy storage systems that can handle fluctuating supply and demand. The electrification of public transportation, including rail systems and bus networks, also depends on copper-heavy infrastructure.

A more electrified and sustainable world offers numerous advantages, from reducing greenhouse-gas emissions to improving air quality and human health. Renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power significantly lower carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels, directly combating climate change. Widespread electrification also promotes energy independence, as countries can rely more on locally sourced or renewable energy rather than imported fossil fuels, stabilizing economies and contributing to energy security.

Additionally, the transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles improves urban air quality by reducing pollutants associated with burning fossil fuels. Cleaner air can lead to fewer respiratory and cardiovascular issues among populations, creating a healthier society with potentially lower healthcare costs.

To support this transition, companies such as Aston Bay are focused on discovering and developing new copper sources. Aston Bay, a Canadian exploration company, is working on promising copper projects to help meet the rising demand. With a portfolio of projects, including the high-grade Storm Copper Project in Nunavut, Canada, Aston Bay aims to contribute significantly to the global copper supply. 

As the company develops its projects, it aligns with the urgent need for sustainable copper sources in North America and globally. The company’s commitment to exploration in remote and potentially high-grade areas positions it to supply copper for future green technologies and contribute to sustainable mining practices. As the global push toward an electrified future intensifies, efforts by exploration companies like Aston Bay are critical. By advancing copper projects, Aston Bay aims to meet both industrial demand and environmental sustainability goals, helping close the supply gap and reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.

For more information, visit AstonBayHoldings.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ATBHF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ATBHF

• Excessive operating costs contribute to high failure rate among new hospitality businesses, with many closing their doors within the first five years.
• The single biggest challenge for hospitality operators is skyrocketing labor costs and an inability to find available, reliable employees.
• Nightfood Holdings’ Future Hospitality Venture’s Robotics-as-a-Service model enables businesses a lifeline in the rapidly changing environment.

Starting a restaurant or hotel demands a substantial initial investment, creating significant barriers that many entrepreneurs find severe. However, those who fail to embrace automation face obsolescence in an increasingly cutthroat market. Integrating robotics in hospitality not only liberates businesses from extinction due to being unable to compete with those that successfully transition, but it slashes operational costs and allows for efficient handling of repetitive tasks. Nightfood Holdings (NGTF) and its subsidiary, Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc., are making expensive automation attainable for operators in the hospitality sector, helping businesses adapt before it’s too late.

Costs to enter the hospitality space include acquiring a location, licenses, equipment and supplies as well as labor expenses, quickly adding up to a significant financial burden. Because the industry is labor intensive, many new establishments find themselves unable to afford the staff needed for competitive service, especially during peak hours. Additionally, rising minimum wage standards, particularly in states such as California, New York and Washington, have further impacted labor costs, making it impossible for many new ventures to turn a profit. This economic reality contributes to the excessive failure rate among new hospitality businesses, with many closing their doors within the first five years.

Enter the world of robotics. With today’s nature, this technology is not just a look into what is to come but offers the only solution to problems hospitality businesses cannot control. Additionally, kitchen robots can streamline food preparation, increasing efficiency and reducing the number of small issues that ultimately hurt businesses over time. Using service automation eliminates the fluctuations and uncertainties inherent in a gig-based labor force.

However, the set-up costs involved include not only the robots themselves but also the necessary software, installation and ongoing maintenance. As a result, many smaller enterprises face a life-and-death dilemma.

Robotics-as-a-Service (“RaaS”) offers a flexible alternative, enabling businesses to adopt robotics without excessive upfront expenses. With RaaS, businesses lease or subscribe to their automation solutions, paying a monthly or usage-based fee rather than buying the expensive equipment outright. This model allows businesses to access the benefits of robotics while maintaining liquidity and their overall livelihood.  

Nightfood Holdings’ subsidiary, Future Hospitality Ventures, has made the RaaS model accessible across the hospitality sector (https://ibn.fm/yJazN). Recently, Future Hospitality launched a line of robotic solutions targeting smaller operators, including restaurants and hotels. The company’s highly profitable RaaS business model integrates automation systems that are designed to seamlessly plug into existing operations, allowing businesses to automate customer service and back-end processes. This technology can be especially transformative for smaller businesses struggling with tight margins, as robots can perform repetitive tasks consistently and cost-effectively.

The subsidiary is working to build partnerships with franchises and institutional service providers, signaling an expansion into a wide range of establishments that need automated services. With a plug-and-play approach, Future Hospitality Ventures enables operators to adopt robotics quickly, providing access to the latest tech without the costs typically associated with automation systems.

Rapidly changing technologies do not wait for businesses to catch up. Nightfood enables hospitality operators a crucial lifeline during this time of tectonic transition. Through Future Hospitality Ventures, Nightfood is providing the technology hospitality operators need to survive in the coming years. 

Nightfood Holdings is a forward-thinking holding company dedicated to identifying and capitalizing on explosive market trends within the consumer goods, hospitality and food service sectors. The company’s mission is to create outsized upside potential in industries ripe for innovation and growth by leading newly emerging categories and seizing opportunities in markets undergoing transformational upheaval. Through these strategic initiatives, Nightfood endeavors to drive significant value and growth for its shareholders.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://nightfood.com

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NGTF are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/NGTF