In an era dominated by technological innovation and the rise of digital assets like bitcoin, gold remains a steadfast pillar of wealth preservation. As the financial landscape evolves with blockchain, decentralized finance, and other digital technologies, gold continues to stand tall as the ultimate safe haven asset (https://ibn.fm/BxmPE).

While digital currencies rely on technological infrastructure and constantly compete with each other, gold is a time-tested symbol of stability and wealth preservation—especially during times of crisis and uncertainty. When digital systems falter—such as during black-swan events that halt internet connectivity or when trust is rapidly lost—gold transcends these limitations, offering a reliable store of value when most digital assets may not.

Gold’s resilience has been repeatedly proven throughout history, particularly during unpredictable events that send shockwaves through global markets. Whether in the wake of the Great Depression, the 2008 financial crisis, or during times of geopolitical instability, gold has consistently safeguarded wealth over time. Unlike digital systems and traditional finance, gold operates independently of any system, making it an irreplaceable asset during periods of economic distress.

Bridging the Past and Future: Gold and Crypto

In the modern financial ecosystem, gold’s reliability has a fascinating counterpart in the rise of cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin. Both gold and bitcoin emerged as alternatives to traditional financial systems, appealing to those seeking autonomy and decentralized stores of value. However, while bitcoin represents the promise of the future with its tech-driven approach, it is still relatively young with a history marked by volatility and uncertainty. In fact, most people alive today were born before bitcoin even existed. Gold, in contrast, has withstood centuries of economic and geopolitical upheaval—wars, economic downturns, and technological revolutions—and has earned its reputation as a trusted hedge against inflation and financial instability.

Despite their differences, these two assets can complement each other in a diversified investment portfolio. 

McEwen Mining: A Key Player in the Precious Metals Market

As gold continues to shine as a pillar of stability, investors seeking exposure to the precious metals sector should take a close look at McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX). McEwen Mining combines the traditional value of gold and silver with promising growth prospects, providing a diversified approach for investors. With operations spanning across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina, McEwen Mining stands out as a well-established and diversified player in the mining industry.

In its most recently reported financial results, the company announced a 36% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $52.3 million—driven by rising gold prices and production growth from its three gold and silver mines (https://ibn.fm/7CGmz).

Exploration and Growth: McEwen Mining’s Expansion Plans

McEwen Mining has a strong commitment to exploration in order to deliver long-term production growth. One of the exciting exploration programs is at its Fox Complex, where the company has large gold resources already. Recent drill results from the Grey Fox project suggest attractive upside potential for both resource expansion and production growth. For example, revealed high-grade gold at the Whiskey Jack zone, with grades reaching 10.2 grams per tonne (“g/t”) over 11.1 meters (https://ibn.fm/DCar3).

Additionally, McEwen Mining has a massive position in copper with its 46.4% stake in McEwen Copper, the developer of the Los Azules project in Argentina. The project is on track to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable copper mines. Most recently, it has secured an environmental permit for construction and will be completing its Feasibility Study in Q2 2025. With the permit and feasibility study in hand the next step will be to take McEwen Copper public. The proposed mine is being designed to be carbon-neutral by 2038 (https://ibn.fm/MYTsm), utilizing renewable electricity and minimizing water usage. As copper plays an increasingly important role in the global energy transition as well as the infrastructure needs of AI data centers, Los Azules offers strong growth potential for McEwen Mining.

A Complementary Duo for Modern Portfolios

For investors looking to build a diversified portfolio in today’s complex financial landscape, combining precious metals with exposure to growth-oriented resources like copper provides an attractive strategy. Precious metals remain the cornerstone of wealth preservation, especially during times of economic and technological disruption, while copper offers additional diversification and added growth potential. McEwen Mining is uniquely positioned as it provides access to gold and silver through its established mining operations, as well as exposure to copper, a critical resource for technological shifts underway.

With its focus on expanding its production footprint through exploration success, and developing its Los Azules copper project, McEwen Mining is well-positioned for future growth. As global markets become increasingly unpredictable, McEwen Mining offers investors a unique opportunity to align with both the historical strength of precious metals and the forward-looking potential of copper. 

McEwen Mining and the Future of Gold Investment

McEwen Mining is a small, growth oriented, diversified gold and silver producer that offers attractive profit margin leverage to increasing gold and silver prices plus massive exposure to copper, an essential metal for sustaining our modern world.

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

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

• Israel-based electronic monitoring tech developer SuperCom is building its presence in the United States and Europe as a go-to solution for criminal justice agencies seeking alternatives to prison and jail crowding through the supervised release of select individuals
• SuperCom recently announced the successful launch of an EM project in Latvia for monitoring domestic violence suspects’ movements
• The project is SuperCom’s third at a national level in Latvia, and its sixth National Domestic Violence Project in Europe
• SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform and services use GPS and RFID technologies in combination with industry-leading wearable bracelet solutions to promote public safety

GPS tracking technology developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) continues to expand its operations in Europe, announcing shortly before Christmas that it has successfully launched a new electronic monitoring (“EM”) project in Latvia.

“This project highlights Latvia’s commitment to leveraging advanced monitoring technology to enhance public safety,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi stated (https://ibn.fm/d3YGP). “Our PureSecurity EM Suite has become a trusted tool for public safety agencies throughout Europe, empowering them with tailored solutions to meet their goals effectively.”

The PureSecurity platform delivers advanced electronic monitoring solutions and services that criminal justice agencies can use to supervise the movements of legally restricted individuals. Such individuals may include convicted criminals freed on probation or parole, or suspects in domestic violence and substance abuse-related crimes who are awaiting the disposition of their court cases.

By enabling the monitoring of such individuals’ movements, SuperCom makes it possible for government agencies to reduce prison overcrowding and the costs of incarceration. By allowing individuals under arrest to remain at home or to have limited access to activities in their communities, such as employment or educational sites, SuperCom makes it possible to reduce repeat criminal behavior and to promote rehabilitation through positive family, peer and work interactions.

The EM project launched in Latvia to use its GPS tracking devices, secure communications and real-time monitoring capabilities for domestic violence responsiveness, is the third national contract in Latvia and the company’s sixth domestic violence project deployed on a national scale in Europe.

“We won a $32 million project in Romania,” Trabelsi noted in November (https://ibn.fm/6LbIH). “Not only is that a substantial project because Romania’s never done this before — and we’re talking about 15,000 offenders that we would be monitoring at any given point over the course of six years — but it also gives us a strong reference for any other projects around the world of similar size.”

SuperCom won the Latvia contract after a competitive tender process addressing the country’s emerging interest in EM solutions. In November, Latvia’s parliament Saeima approved the final reading of proposed amendments into the Criminal Procedure Law, addressing the use of EM bracelets to monitor an estimated average of domestic violence 400 suspects per year, according to the amendments’ authors (https://ibn.fm/SOTqx).

Latvia’s Ombudsman’s Office announced that there are about a thousand applications for protection against domestic violence every year. The announcement came in a December follow-up report addressing shortcomings in the nation’s response to such crimes, primarily in the lack of cooperation between agencies. “Cooperation must be improved, cooperation between police and courts, cooperation between police, social services, and so on, involving absolutely all cooperation partners, bringing them to the same table,” spokesperson for the State Police Iveta Valaine said (https://ibn.fm/HD5OU).

The use of successful technologies like SuperCom’s EM system is helping to improve the collaboration between government agencies and their ability to effectively serve their citizens in the modern era (https://ibn.fm/qRetV).

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

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

• Brera Holdings, an Ireland-based, international holding company with a global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs, announced its initial closing through the successful signing of an SPA, the first step in a three-step process to acquire a majority equity ownership interest in SS Juve Stabia srl
• The SPA, executed on Dec. 31, 2024, secures Brera Holdings’ initial 22% ownership stake and outlines provisions for incremental ownership increases, culminating in a 52% majority stake by March 31, 2025
• This acquisition underscores Brera Holdings’ commitment to scaling its multi-club ownership (“MCO”) model, which includes both football and volleyball teams across Europe, Asia and Africa
• It also highlights the company’s focus on enhancing revenue growth and creating long-term shareholder value

Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: BREA), an Ireland-based, international holding company dedicated to expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs through a multi-club ownership (“MCO”) approach, announced on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, the signing of an SPA as the foundation for acquiring a majority required ownership interest in SS Juve Stabia srl, an Italian Serie B football club, which will be conducted in a three-step process. This follows an earlier-announced binding term sheet on Dec. 9, 2024, which marked a significant expansion of the company’s MCO model (https://ibn.fm/7DWtZ).

“With Serie B’s expanding commercial prospects, Juve Stabia offers a compelling opportunity for growth,” noted Daniel McClory, Brera Holdings’ Executive Chairman. “We are excited to partner with local management and invest in this historic team to capitalize on player trading opportunities, potentially secure a position in the Serie B playoffs, and ultimately pursue promotion to Serie A over the next several seasons, all of which could augment Club revenue and unlock further value for our investors,” he added (https://ibn.fm/7DWtZ).

Juve Stabia has a rich history, particularly given its reputation as “The Second Team of Naples.” Its heritage spans 117 years, and the Club continues to showcase its competitive strength, currently ranked in fifth place in the Serie B table with 29 points. The top six teams in Serie B at the end of the regular season in early May 2025 qualify for the playoffs and potential promotion to Serie A.

The first of the three steps in Brera’s acquisition transaction, which closed on Dec. 31, 2024, involves cash payments and issuances of Brera’s shares, allowing for continuity in Club management. Once the three-step process is concluded over the coming months, Brera Holdings will increase its current 22% equity stake to 38%, and eventually ~52% ownership of the Club, making it the majority shareholder (https://ibn.fm/7DWtZ).

There are also SPA provisions for milestone-based compensation to Mr. Andrea Langella, the current majority owner of the Club. The compensation will be tied to qualification for the Serie B promotion playoffs, and promotion to Serie A. For Brera Holdings, these incentives align with its interests in Juve Stabia’s competitive success, encouraging and reinforcing a focus on sporting excellence.

The last of the three steps, as already agreed in the executed SPA, will cover the transaction’s final closing and Brera’s majority control. This is set to close on March 31, 2025, and enable further integration of Juve Stabia into its multi-club framework. 

For Brera Holdings, this move underscores its commitment to scaling its MCO model. So far, it has football and volleyball teams across Europe, Asia and Africa. Its acquisition of Juve Stabia speaks to the company’s ambitions to become a leading player in the sports-as-an-asset-class investment space, along with its commitment to enhancing revenue growth and creating long-term value for its shareholders.

For company 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

Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”) invites leaders, executives and professionals from the medical affairs and healthcare sectors to attend the 9th Digital Strategy & Innovation for Medical Affairs Summit, taking place February 26-27, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This year’s agenda showcases insights into optimizing digital innovation, bridging patient care gaps using technology, and navigating how to implement new AI models into your company. The event brings together experts to explore AI’s impact on patient engagement, digital marketing strategies, and the future of technology-driven healthcare. 

Topics of discussion include: 

• Uncover New Perspectives on How Digitalization Can Interpret Data  
• Establish a Culture of Digital Innovation 
• Map Out the Use of AI Regarding Insight Gathering for MSLs  
• Enhance Healthcare Provider Experience Through Digital and AI Innovation  

Don’t miss the chance to network with professionals, exchange ideas, and discover strategies to thrive in the competitive landscape of digital innovation. Join us this February in Philadelphia for an event that promises actionable takeaways to implement at your company. 

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/lJU7h. 

The upcoming Microcap Conference 2025 promises to be a defining moment for the microcap investment community. Taking place from January 28-30, 2025, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, this year’s event highlights the growing relevance of the microcap sector in today’s market landscape while showcasing DealFlow Events’ commitment to excellence.

The conference, known as the largest independent event of its kind in the United States, will feature over 100 growth companies and bring together more than 500 investors. Attendees can expect a packed agenda, including keynote speeches from industry luminaries like Tom Gardner, CEO of The Motley Fool, and Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders. Plus, there will be dynamic panels led by financial commentators Ron Insana of CNBC and Charlie Gasparino of FOX Business Network. Beyond the formal sessions, attendees will also enjoy exclusive entertainment, such as a private comedy performance by Tom Papa.

The microcap sector has experienced a surge in interest. According to Financial Times, penny stocks recently accounted for seven of the top ten most-traded U.S. equities, reflecting a speculative appetite among retail investors. This resurgence comes amidst broader market volatility, as investors increasingly seek opportunities for higher returns outside traditional large-cap stocks.

Historically, microcap equities have been strong performers, outpacing large-cap equities over the long term. According to data from Meketa, microcap equities have delivered superior returns since 1926, making them a critical component of diversified investment portfolios. However, these investments come with higher risks, making due diligence and informed decision-making essential—key areas where DealFlow Events’ Microcap Conference can provide value.

Unlike many conferences that rely on pay-to-play admission models, DealFlow Events has emphasized quality over quantity. The Microcap Conference uses a participant-fee structure, ensuring that only companies with substantial value propositions are featured. This approach fosters an environment conducive to meaningful discussions and connections, whether through one-on-one meetings, company presentations, or informal networking opportunities.

In addition to showcasing the latest innovations across industries, the conference will dive into timely topics like navigating inflationary pressures, understanding emerging market trends, and leveraging new technologies in the microcap space.

For investors, executives and analysts alike, the Microcap Conference 2025 represents an unparalleled opportunity to explore the microcap market’s potential and challenges in depth.

Visit https://themicrocapconference.com/ to learn more and register.

As competition in the AI chips segment stiffens, Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is looking to dominate the emerging AI robotics space. This company, currently valued at approximately $3.3 trillion, helped to launch the meteoric rise of AI and it now wants to market compact computers specifically for humanoid robots. The new crop of computers from Nvidia, referred to as Jetson Thor, is planned to hit the market in early 2025.

This new development came to light in a report carried by the Financial Times. Nvidia plans to be the go-to platform when the humanoid robotics race gets underway.

Nvidia’s VP in charge of Robotics, Deepu Talla, revealed to the FT that the market for robotics was close to “a tipping point” and that “a ChatGPT moment” for robotics and physical artificial intelligence was moments away.

Nvidia’s market share has been coming under increasing pressure from other AI chip manufacturers like AMD. Cloud computing giants like Amazon and Google have also thrown their hats in the AI chips ring, which could further undercut Nvidia’s dominance. Consequently, Nvidia is taking the proactive step of investing heavily in its robotics division so that it gets the first-mover advantage there in just the same way that it positioned itself to dominate the AI chips industry long before AI was a big thing.

For example, Nvidia joined OpenAI and Microsoft during a funding round for humanoid robotics company Figure AI, which saw the startup catapult to a $2.6b valuation.

Nvidia didn’t provide any figures for its robotics business, but it is generally understood that the firm currently earns a tiny fraction of its revenue from robotics. In contrast, the company’s revenue from data centers accounted for a whopping 88% of the sales that Nvidia revealed in its third quarter financial earnings reports.

The chip-maker’s focus on humanoid robotics isn’t the only development in this space. Researchers at MIT unveiled a development-stage AI system that would enable warehouse robots to attain an unprecedented deftness in handling odd-shaped items. The system also makes it possible for the robots to maneuver within crowded warehouse spaces without exposing human employees to any risk.

This ground-breaking development comes at a time when the surging growth in e-commerce is placing logistics and retail businesses under immense pressure to automate their operations. MIT’s system, dubbed PRoC3S, promises to provide a scalable solution to the challenge of automating e-commerce package handling.

The emerging field of humanoid AI robots creates yet more demand for AI software and the attendant hardware, such as computer chips. The gold and copper extracted by companies like McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) is set to see increasing demand as these additional AI use-cases gobble up these metals.

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

• The small Mediterranean island nation of Malta is in the process of joining other governments in launching an electronic monitoring (“EM”) solution for supervising parolees and suspects subject to restraining orders to ensure public safety
• EM offender tracking, when technically advanced and properly applied, is now regarded as an important low-cost alternative to expensive incarceration by many criminal justice systems, with growing use worldwide
• Israel-based SuperCom is an electronic monitoring technology developer working with an increasing number of criminal justice systems to deploy its PureSecurity Suite advanced EM solutions as a means of protecting society and potential victims, such as those subject to threats from domestic violence
• SuperCom’s competitive platform also has the potential to fulfill a rehabilitative purpose by reducing criminal recidivism and helping supervised individuals to return productively to work, school or family interaction

GPS tracking technology developer SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is helping improve public safety by building and deploying an electronic platform and monitoring service for criminal justice agencies that helps ensure that qualifying offenders and supervised suspects remain under monitored activity without the heavy expense of incarceration.  

SuperCom’s GPS and RFID-enabled electronic monitoring (“EM”) devices represent significant improvements over legacy solutions used by many judicial systems and can provide superior remote supervision of enrolled individuals under house arrest or limited movement. They can monitor not only their physical location on a map grid but also their elevation within a building at a particular grid point. 

The SuperCom “PureOne” bracelet solution is waterproof and has a battery life of up to one year, unlike other companies’ products that require daily recharging to remain functional. Its sleek design as part of SuperCom’s PureSecurity suite is a major improvement over bulky ankle monitors worn in other programs, allowing monitored individuals to better function at work or school. 

The expanding use of EM tracking worldwide is creating a growing market for SuperCom’s technology. The small Mediterranean island nation of Malta (population of half a million people) is one of the latest governments investigating EM — parliamentary action this month has been advancing a bill years in the making, incorporating recommendations from a public review process as the legislation nears the finish line (https://ibn.fm/skCU4).  

Proponents of Malta’s legislation have celebrated its potential for protecting victims of crimes — 250,000 reported during the 17 years since such technology was first considered (https://ibn.fm/8znZO). Recent changes to the bill have provided extra measures to prevent further harm to potential victims, such as in domestic violence or other restraining order situations, by allowing victimized individuals to choose monitoring or an alert system for their personal safety (https://ibn.fm/IA0RX). 

SuperCom’s tech platform provides victim notification alerts through smartphone interactivity, helping individuals to take action to protect themselves from an offender who may be breaching boundaries while also notifying law enforcement authorities about the concern. 

“Our solutions create positive social impact and improve public safety worldwide. That is a fact,” SuperCom President and CEO Ordan Trabelsi said during a presentation of his company’s achievements last October at the LD Micro 17th Annual invitational micro-cap conference (https://ibn.fm/ksbnV). 

As the company continues to add new contracts to its existing client list, with a focus on domestic violence monitoring and prevention, Trabelsi noted in his report on the Q3 financial statement that SuperCom’s gross profit margin has grown to 50.1% over the same period in the prior year. The company’s EBITDA grew from $3.7 million to $4.6 million YOY in the first 9 months of the year (https://ibn.fm/HcFvx). 

“Looking ahead, we remain focused on executing our strategy by delivering cutting-edge solutions, deepening relationships with existing clients, and entering new markets,” Trabelsi stated.

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

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

• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ switch from the Hierarchical Condition Categories model V24 to the modernized V28 brings about an updated disease classification structure that aligns with current healthcare standards.
• V28 enhances the accuracy of Medicare Advantage payments, impacting conditions like diabetes and dementia.
• Under the new model, HCC categories rise from 86 to 115, with updated inclusion and exclusion criteria.

• The transition aligns closely with Adageis’s mission of revolutionizing patient care through innovative value-based care solutions, positioning the company for growth.
• Adageis aims to improve healthcare delivery by helping providers streamline operations and focus on delivering quality care by implementing its AI-centric ProActive Care Platform.
• A unique offering in the healthcare technology space, the ProActive Care Platform offers flexible integration, proactive efficiency and advanced predictive analysis capabilities.

Adageis is a forward-thinking healthcare technology company reshaping patient care through flexible AI-centric software solutions for healthcare systems and providers. The company is in support of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) switching from the V24 to the V28 upgrade of the Hierarchical Condition Categories (“HCC”) model, considering the increased accuracy it will bring to Medicare Advantage payments and its overall improved alignment with current healthcare standards. 

The shift to V28 is being phased in over three years, as this gradual timeline offers healthcare providers and Medicare Advantage plans the opportunity to adapt to the details of the new system: 

• 2024: V24 accounts for 67% of risk scoring; V28, 33%.
• 2025: V24 drops to 33%; V28 rises to 67%.
• 2026: Full adoption of V28.

The transition from CMS-HCC V24 to V28 reflects a critical update to the risk adjustment model used in Medicare Advantage. By moving to ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification) coding, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services align risk adjustment with the modern healthcare system, which adopted ICD-10 in 2015.

The more precise structure enhances diagnostic specificity, allowing for better patient categorization. This change supports value-based care by tying payments more closely to actual patient needs.

Key differences between V24 and V28 include:

• Expanded categories: HCC categories grow from 86 to 115, offering a more granular view of patient risk.
• Fewer codes: The total number of HCC codes decreases from 9,797 to 7,770, with 268 new diagnosis codes mapped.
• Condition focus: Conditions like diabetes see reduced risk scores, while dementia gains improved detection capabilities through expanded categories.

By recalibrating using more recent data—2018 diagnosis and 2019 fee-for-service (“FFS”) expenditure data—the model reflects current healthcare realities more accurately than the older V24, which relied on 2014 and 2015 data.

For the broader healthcare ecosystem, the update represents a step toward greater precision and fairness in Medicare Advantage payments. Removing certain conditions from the model, such as some cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditions, reduces the potential for overpayments. Meanwhile, the expanded focus on underdiagnosed conditions like dementia ensures that patients with complex needs receive adequate support.

The CMS-HCC transition aligns closely with Adageis’s mission of revolutionizing patient care through innovative value-based care solutions. The company’s ProActive Care Platform leverages AI-driven predictive analytics to optimize care and reimbursement, making it uniquely suited to help healthcare providers navigate these changes.

By integrating seamlessly with existing electronic medical records (“EMRs”) and reducing the barriers to adoption, Adageis empowers organizations to meet the challenges of the V28 model. The platform’s ability to identify high-risk patients and streamline care planning is crucial as providers adjust to new risk-scoring dynamics.

Additionally, the platform’s design eliminates the need for costly infrastructure upgrades or extensive staff training, reducing adoption barriers and enabling organizations to thrive in today’s complex healthcare environment. The platform is easily scalable, with various packages available to meet users’ needs.

The ProActive Care Platform also supports patient-centered care while optimizing reimbursements linked to quality metrics and value-based contracts. Key features include:

• Predictive Analytics: AI-driven insights identify high-risk patients and care gaps, enabling providers to improve outcomes and manage costs effectively.
• Proactive Efficiency: Monitors patient health continuously, allowing for timely interventions beyond traditional office visits, improving care efficiency and reducing expenses.
• Flexible Integration: Compatible with leading EMR systems such as AthenaHealth, Cerner, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, and Epic, ensuring smooth implementation without disrupting workflows or requiring extensive training.

The adoption of V28 is seen as an opportunity for Adageis to demonstrate the value of advanced technology in delivering cost-effective, high-quality care, enabling the company to leverage its unique offering to drive meaningful change in the evolving global healthcare AI market.

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

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

The Microcap Conference, a cornerstone event for the U.S. microcap and small cap investment community, is returning with an enhanced agenda and record-breaking participation in 2025. Hosted at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa from January 28-30, this event is expected to draw over 100 companies and more than 500 investors, solidifying its place as the premier platform for microcap networking and education.The Growing Importance of Microcap Stocks

Microcap companies, which typically represent early-stage businesses or niche industries, are often at the forefront of innovation. In 2024, investor interest in these smaller companies surged, driven in part by retail traders seeking alternatives to high-valued blue-chip stocks. This trend was underscored by a boom in penny stock trading, with seven of the top ten most-traded U.S. equities in May 2024 valued under $1 a share.

“Growth companies are where tomorrow’s market leaders often emerge,” said Phillip LaFaso, Managing Director of DealFlow Events. “This conference is designed to highlight those opportunities while equipping investors with the tools and insights they need to make informed decisions.”

What’s New for 2025?

The 2025 event will expand on its traditional offerings – including free attendance for qualified investors and 2 full days of company presentations and one-on-one meetings – but will add enhanced programming and features. Highlights include:

• Keynote Speakers: Tom Gardner of The Motley Fool, known for his expertise in small-cap and microcap investing, will share actionable strategies for identifying high-growth companies. Jon Ledecky, co-owner of the New York Islanders will be interviewed by Bob Pisani of CNBC.
• Interactive Panels: Discussions on the intersection of policy, technology and finance will be led by CNBC’s Ron Insana and FOX Business Network’s Charlie Gasparino.
• Enhanced Networking: Attendees can participate in scheduled one-on-one meetings with executives, a feature designed to facilitate direct conversations and deeper engagement.
• Entertainment: Beyond the business, the conference will host a private comedy performance by Tom Papa, and a free-to-play poker tournament, adding a unique twist to the event experience.

Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Microcap Investing

While microcap stocks offer the potential for high returns, they are not without risk. Their relatively low liquidity and vulnerability to market fluctuations require investors to conduct thorough research and maintain a diversified approach. The Microcap Conference aims to address these challenges by providing attendees with access to expert insights, data-driven strategies, and connections to industry leaders.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to microcap investing, The Microcap Conference 2025 offers a unique chance to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving market.

Visit https://themicrocapconference.com/ to explore the agenda and register.

• Thumzup Media Corporation, a company at the forefront of modernizing the social media branding and marketing industry, just announced its strategic expansion into South Florida
• This marks a milestone for the company as it moves to become a leader in digital marketing, and the only platform that makes it easy for any brand or business to pay people cash to post about that brand or business to their personal friends on their personal social media
• Thumzup anticipates a growing market share within its first year in the region and looks to replicate its tried and tested approach that has so far attracted over 500 advertisers and paid over $250,000 to social media users

Thumzup (NASDAQ: TZUP) is a leading provider of innovative social media branding and marketing solutions, which allow businesses and brands to pay customers and fans cash through Venmo and PayPal for their posts on social media. Thumzup is democratizing the multi-billion-dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing app to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaign. Cash payments are made to app users/creators through Venmo and PayPal.

The company just announced its strategic expansion into South Florida. This marks a key milestone for the company, as it positions itself to tap into a market that has huge proven value (https://ibn.fm/EK9Xd). While making the announcement, Robert Steele, Thumzup’s CEO, acknowledged South Florida’s dynamic retail environment and how it aligns perfectly with the company’s marketing solutions. “South Florida represents a top-tier growth opportunity for Thumzup,” he noted. “Its vibrant retail environment, coupled with high consumer activity in Miami-Dade County, aligns perfectly with our programmatic marketing solutions. Our Nasdaq listing has supercharged our capabilities, enabling us to accelerate this expansion and provide greater value to our shareholders,” he added (https://ibn.fm/EK9Xd).

Thumzup anticipates growing market share within its first year in this region. It looks to achieve this by harnessing three main growth initiatives – strengthening partnerships with local businesses to enhance visibility and customer acquisition, expanding the network of gig economy workers, and increasing investment in data-driven marketing technology to maximize campaign efficiency and visibility.

The company’s proven approach has demonstrated its effectiveness in strengthening brand prominence and engagement, especially in high-demand markets. Seeing as it is the only company offering its unique value proposition in the way that it does, Thumzup has carved a niche and fleshed out its value proposition, attracting over 500 advertisers and paying social media users over $250,000 so far (https://ibn.fm/nN3Eb).

Tapping into the South Florida market positions Thumzup to tap into this lucrative market and grow its shareholder value. It also marks the first of many such initiatives, as it is an offshoot of the already robust base in West Los Angeles.

“Our expansion into South Florida not only positions Thumzup to tap into a lucrative market but also underscores our commitment to empowering local creators and businesses,” noted Mr. Steele. “We are dedicated to creating scalable solutions that drive value for all stakeholders, from shareholders to small business owners and gig economy workers,” he concluded (https://ibn.fm/EK9Xd).

For company information, visit www.ThumzupMedia.com.

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

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