The Benzinga Future of Digital Assets and Fintech Deal Day conference is merging into a single event, uniting nearly 1,000 founders, operators, and investors at the forefront of financ

The conference’s 130+ speakers represent the full spectrum of today’s financial landscape. A list of some of the most recognized individuals includes:

• Grant Cardone: Founder and CEO of Cardone Capital, managing a $4.5 billion real estate portfolio, renowned for raising over $1.2 billion in equity via social media, bestselling author of The 10X Rule, and creator of the 10X Growth Conference, the world’s largest entrepreneur event.
• Jan van Eck: CEO of VanEck, has been a driving force behind the firm’s growth since 1991, leading its ETF business to global prominence and earning industry accolades, including ETF.com’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Mario Nawfal: Founder of IBC Group and host of one of Twitter’s largest shows that reaches millions weekly, focusing on digital assets and entrepreneurship.
• Anthony Pompliano: Founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management and host of one of the most popular finance and crypto podcasts, a well-known advocate and investor in the cryptocurrency space with regular appearances on CNBC, Fox Business, and Bloomberg.
• Dan Tapiero: Chairman, Founding Managing Partner, CEO, and CIO of 1RT, 10T & Zenrock, manages $1.4 billion across the Digital Asset Ecosystem and has co-founded several ventures, including Gold Bullion International and the Agricultural Company of America, with a strong focus on macro investing and digital assets.
• Perianne Boring: Founder and CEO of The Digital Chamber, the world’s largest blockchain trade association, advocating for policies that promote innovation, investment, and job creation, with frequent media appearances and recognition by Forbes and CoinDesk as one of the top figures in tech and blockchain.
• Maja Vujinovic: A seasoned investor and innovator in emerging technologies, specializing in blockchain, AI, and digital payments, with a global track record that includes leading blockchain initiatives at GE, facilitating Tether’s first bank acquisition, and guiding $4B in investments through her company, OGroup.
• Dan Morehead: Founder of Pantera Capital, a leading blockchain investment firm managing over $1 billion in assets, previously Head of Macro Trading and CFO at Tiger Management, and Goldman Sachs’ first Asset-Backed Securities trader, with a magna cum laude degree in Civil Engineering from Princeton.

Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s promises even more industry-defining collaborations. Attendees can connect with hundreds of capital markets leaders during high-impact networking sessions and roundtables. The conference has facilitated over 4,000 one-on-one meetings in the past through its speed networking format, building game-changing relationships with industry titans.

“This isn’t just another fintech and digital assets conference,” says Jason Raznick, CEO of Benzinga. “We’re bringing together traditional finance veterans and digital innovators to shape the future of capital markets. Last year’s event led to multiple major partnership announcements, and we expect even more groundbreaking collaborations this year.”

The Future of Digital Assets and Fintech Deal Day conferences offer an unmatched opportunity to gain insights, interact with industry leaders and trailblazers, and stay ahead of emerging trends.

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.

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• Brera Holdings leverages a unique muti-club ownership strategy, expanding its global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs, especially in emerging markets of Africa and Asia, as well as in Europe.
• The company is growing the portfolio with increased opportunities to earn tournament prizes, gain sponsorships, collect transfer fees, and provide other professional football and sports related consulting services.
• Brera’s commitment to delivering social impact programs, flowing through its teams to their communities, was recognized with the 2024 Social Impact Through Soccer Award at IMPACT 5050.

Brera Holdings (NASDAQ: BREA), the only publicly traded multi-club ownership company focused on football (soccer), has engaged the services of multifaceted financial news and publishing company InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”) to spearhead its corporate communications efforts and reach a wide audience of investors, journalists and the general public (https://ibn.fm/SHOXO).

Headquartered in Ireland and with additional offices in Milan, Italy, Brera Holdings is an international holding company that specializes in expanding a global portfolio of men’s and women’s sports clubs by leveraging a unique multi-club ownership strategy.

The company focuses on expanding its global portfolio of men’s football and women’s volleyball sports clubs with increased opportunities to earn tournament prizes, gain sponsorships, collect transfer fees and provide other professional football and sports related consulting services to enhance the valuation of its clubs. Moreover, the company is actively expanding its Global Sports Group by acquiring football and other sports clubs in emerging markets in Africa, Asia and Europe.

Brera Holdings’ strategy for growth is focused on unlocking value from undervalued talent and sports clubs. The company has targeted top-division soccer teams in non-mainstream markets, which can help strengthen its position in regional tournaments such as those organized by the Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”). Brera is currently finalizing the purchase of a top soccer club in Italy’s Serie B league. Such acquisitions are also expected to create new opportunities for growth and sponsorship revenue.

In all its endeavors, Brera Holdings builds on the legacy of Brera FC, an Italian soccer club known as “The Third Team of Milan,” and the first football club that was acquired by the company in 2022. Brera FC has been building a football legacy since its founding in 2000 and has twice won the Internet Marketing Association’s Social Impact Through Soccer accolade for its global perspective and positive contributions to society.

The company has completed several club acquisitions and expanded into emerging markets since 2022, further cementing its competitive position:

• March 2023: The company entered Africa by establishing Brera Tchumene, a team admitted to the Second Division League in Mozambique.
• April 2023: The company acquired 90% of the European first division football team Fudbalski Klub Akademija Pandev in North Macedonia, a country with participation rights in two major UEFA competitions.
• July 2023: The company completed the acquisition of a majority ownership in the Italian Serie A1 women’s professional volleyball team UYBA Volley S.s.d.a.r.l.
• September 2023: The company assumed control of Bayanzurkh Sporting Ilch FC, a football team in the Mongolian National Premier League, which became Brera Ilch FC when the football season resumed in March 2024.
• January 2024: The company initiated a search for an Italian Serie B football club, aligning with its goal of bringing multi-club ownership opportunities to mass investors.
• June 2024: The North Macedonian women’s football club Tiverija Strumica officially became part of the Brera family with the establishment of a joint-stock company controlled by Brera Holdings called Women’s Football Club Tiverija Brera AD Strumica (“Brera Tiverija”).
• September 2024: The company announced that it signed an exclusive letter of intent to acquire an Italian Serie B club. According to prior research by a CFA valuation expert, this strategic transaction has a potential estimated purchase price of $21.6 million and would possibly add first-year annual revenue of $10.8 million to Brera, and that revenue could increase by 25% each year for the next three years.

The company’s dedication to continuing to build shareholder value while delivering social impact programs through its teams to their communities was recognized again in October 2024, when Brera received the 2024 Social Impact Through Soccer Award at IMPACT 5050, an annual event honoring leaders and innovators who significantly impact their industries and communities. This was the second time Brera won the award.

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

• GCAC’s leading solution is Efixii Uplift Web 3.0, providing an end-to-end data chain, ensuring transparency and efficacy in cannabis products from cultivation to consumption.
• Patent approved in 2022, this Layer-2 Ethereum blockchain platform is designed to strengthen the relationship between cannabis brands, retailers and consumers.
• The platform uses NFT coupons for consumers, powered by an Ethereum wallet, as well as reward tokens for businesses, as well as a USDC bridge that removes intermediaries.
• Their unique marketing model integrates Uplift coupons into ads displayed on Citizen Green TV, the only dedicated streaming platform for veterans available on Roku, Google and Apple TV apps.
• Efixii technology’s versatility make’s this unique ad model ideal for deployment in other industries, including agriculture, wine, organics.

Global Compliance Applications (CSE: APP) (OTC: FUAPF) (“GCAC”), a global leader in developing innovative blockchain and machine learning solutions, is dedicated to leveraging its blockchain-powered technology model in combination with a streaming initiative in order to improve the lives of medical cannabis patients, especially veterans. There are more than 16 million veterans in the U.S. and Canada together, many of whom struggle with access to non-opioid-based alternatives, including cannabis and CBD. Of these, at least 20% use cannabis and spend an average of $300 monthly (https://ibn.fm/9m8qK).

GCAC’s leading solution is Efixii Uplift Web 3.0, which provides an end-to-end data chain ensuring transparency and efficacy in cannabis products, from cultivation to consumption. This Layer-2 Ethereum blockchain platform is designed to strengthen the relationship between cannabis brands, retailers and consumers, driving trust and better health outcomes for veterans. The company received a patent for Efixii in 2022.

Uplift is a decentralized app that connects cannabis brands, retailers and consumers. The platform uses NFT coupons stored on a consumer’s smartphone and powered by an Ethereum wallet, which ensures privacy and security. Some of the app’s unique features include a USDC bridge that removes intermediaries from the business, as well as reward tokens for businesses helping veterans.

The Efixii blockchain and Uplift have already had a significant impact, particularly in improving connectivity between brands, retailers and customers, enhancing brand loyalty and consumer trust. To further increase customer engagement, the company has launched a one-of-a-kind veteran engagement program, the Citizen Green Project and the only dedicated streaming platform for veterans, Citizen Green TV (CGTV).

As part of this program, the company works with CBD and cannabis brands and retailers to provide discount NFT coupons on Uplift for veterans, with additional discounts available to friends and family. Every Citizen Green veteran has access to 330+ free episodes on CGTV and other veteran resources through the project’s website, www.citizengreen.io.

CGTV integrates Uplift coupons into ads, generating revenue for content creators while driving app downloads and cannabis product sales. Now available on Roku, Google TV and Apple TV, the platform can reach over 168 million potential U.S. viewers, amplifying its mission to deliver veterans high-quality content, product advertising and a community-driven experience, according to a company news release (https://ibn.fm/wN1pP). As an OTT platform, CGTV operates outside FCC cannabis ad restrictions, offering a unique opportunity to expand the cannabis industry’s reach.

This unique blend of blockchain and streaming TV is driving a new wave of interactive consumerism, redefining how consumers engage with brands in meaningful, frictionless ways, the company explained in a blog post about the CGTV-Efixii Uplift partnership (https://ibn.fm/ENaQQ). The collaboration with the Grunt Style Foundation further reinforces CGTV’s commitment to veterans, enhancing credibility within the veteran community and fostering deeper connections with cannabis users through trusted brand alignment.

Integrating Uplift NFT coupons into CGTV ads enables consumers and brands to connect directly, without sign-ups or data – just real-time rewards, anonymous feedback, and a blockchain ledger that guarantees transparency. This approach simplifies the process and removes intermediaries, creating a smooth user experience where viewers become engaged customers in seconds.

Given the versatility of the Efixii technology and the wide reach of streaming platforms, this model can be successfully deployed in multiple other industries, GCAC notes. “The agricultural, organic, and wine sectors are already exploring the possibilities of blockchain technology, and the Uplift coupon model is poised to disrupt these industries too. From tracking wine production to organic certifications, the Efixii blockchain can bring the same level of transparency and trust to these markets,” the company said in its blog post.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.globalcompliance.app.

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While it is common knowledge that investors in tech firms like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) are accumulating fortunes from AI, the island of Anguilla is also minting serious cash from this industry. This started at about the time ChatGPT went public and set off a frenzy among companies wishing to get websites ending in .ai.

Cue in Anguilla. This British territory in the Caribbean didn’t know it had struck future gold when, by a stroke of luck, it was allocated the .ai internet address back in 1995. Each country has a unique internet address for sites located within its jurisdiction, and Anguilla found itself with the .ai address for its internet traffic. It should be noted that it isn’t compulsory for a website to contain the internet initials of the country where it is domiciled, but many still include that address as part of the website address.

So, Anguilla got the right address, but the good tidings came decades later. At the moment, many companies are rushing to include .ai in their website addresses, and given that Anguilla is the legal holder of those initials, it is reaping from its good fortune. For example, Google is currently using google.ai as a way to showcase the AI services it offers, just as x.ai is the address for the chatbot Grok offered by Tesla owner Elon Musk.

In the same vein, Perplexity, a startup bent on taking as big a cut of search traffic from Google as it can, also owns an .ai address. Many companies also have such addresses, and many more are in the process of acquiring them in order to tell site visitors right off the bat that they are in the business of providing services leveraging artificial intelligence.

Anguilla is earning money fist over fist as the modern “gold rush” plays out. The country is paid for each domain that is registered with the .ai initial at its end. This revenue quadruped to $32m in 2023. On the surface, this figure may not be ground-shaking, but it now accounts for a significant 20% of the government’s revenue. Prior to the boom in AI, the fraction hovered at approximately 5%. The country also gets paid each time one of these domains is renewed.

Demand for sites with this ending has skyrocketed to the extent that the government of Anguilla has contracted Identity Digital, an American-based firm also hired by Australia, to manage this domain registration and renewal process. The domains are so much in demand that some have been sold at multiples of $10,000!

This island, which is famous for its premium tourist attractions (clear waters, coral reefs and white sand beaches teeming with palm trees) favored by the ultra-wealthy as a holiday destination, is using this uptick in revenue to expand the country’s airport, provide free healthcare services to the elderly, and also complete a tech training institution on the island.

Amidst the frenzy of the AI boom, much of the spotlight remains on tech giants and trailblazing innovators. Yet, underpinning this high-tech revolution are essential “workhorse metals”—silver, gold, and copper—that make the infrastructure for AI possible, from advanced graphics processors to expansive data centers. Companies like McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) that focus on mining these critical metals are positioned to benefit from AI’s burgeoning demand. Just as fortunes were made by supplying shovels during the California Gold Rush, today’s mining companies play a pivotal role by providing the foundational resources that fuel the AI industry.

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

• The Biden administration aims to weaken Russia’s financial stability through sanctions, limiting its ability to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine.
• Imposing sanctions on Russian titanium and palladium would create several strategic advantages for the U.S.
• Sanctions on Russian palladium and titanium could be especially advantageous for existing producers and emerging palladium mining projects outside of Russia.

The United States recently called on its Group of Seven (“G7”) allies to consider imposing sanctions on Russian titanium and palladium supplies, a move that, if approved, could have a profound impact on global metals markets as well as on Russia’s economy (https://ibn.fm/Q9sHS). Companies operating in the metals sector, including Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM), majority owner and operator of the Waterberg PGM Project in South Africa, are watching closely to see what action the G7 might take.

“Biden administration officials floated the [sanction] possibility during a meeting of G7 deputy finance ministers on Tuesday in Washington,” a Bloomberg article reported. “Finance officials from around the world have gathered in the U.S. capital for annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The Biden administration aims to weaken Russia’s financial stability further, limiting its ability to sustain its war efforts in Ukraine. 

“Sanctions targeting these specific metals would strategically restrict Russia’s economic inflow from two of its major exports, as titanium is essential for the aerospace and medical sectors, while palladium is critical in automotive, electronics and tech manufacturing,” the article continued. “One major challenge is that Europe is reliant on the metals and has shown little appetite to target them in the past. G7 members Germany, France and Italy would also need the backing of the other 24 members of the European Union for such sanctions.”

If G7 sanctions materialize, Russian companies, which currently dominate global palladium production and control a significant portion of the titanium market, would face restricted access to the international marketplace. This change would diminish Russia’s export revenue and limit its resources, directly impacting its ability to finance military operations.

Sanctions on Russian palladium could be particularly advantageous for non-Russian producers and emerging mine developers such as Platinum Group Metals Ltd. operator of the Waterberg PGM Project. PGMs are critical for pollution control in the automotive sector, including traditional internal combustion engines (“ICE”) and the growing gasoline hybrid and plug-in hybrid (“PHEV”) segments. PGMs also play a critical role in fuel-cell technology and the production of hydrogen.

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

Daymond John, one of the most recognized investors from ABC’s Shark Tank, is gearing up for the 20th Emerging Growth Equity Conference hosted by Noble Capital Markets on December 3rd and 4th in Boca Raton, Florida. He’ll be alongside fellow investors Robert Herjavec and Kevin O’Leary, promising an engaging and insightful experience for all attendees.

This conference will showcase innovative companies and provide a unique platform for entrepreneurs to present their ideas. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn, network and potentially discover the next big investment!

To learn more about the event and what to expect, get Daymond John’s take on why NobleCon is a can’t-miss opportunity for investors: https://youtu.be/aVecTxvNXzA

To register, visit: https://nobleconference.com

Argentina is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global mining industry, positioning itself to become a significant producer of copper and other minerals critical to the world’s clean energy transition. The country’s ambition to rank among the top ten copper producers by 2030 reflects its immense potential, driven by vast untapped mineral reserves, recent policy reforms, and a growing pipeline of mining projects.

Currently, Argentina holds an estimated 75.5 million metric tons of copper reserves, representing about 3% of the global total (https://ibn.fm/XkBiO). Although this is modest compared to copper giants like Chile and Peru, Argentina’s improving investment climate and regulatory changes suggest it could soon become a global hotspot for mining development.

One of the most pivotal factors in this shift is Argentina’s new Incentive Regime for Large Investments (“RIGI”), which introduces significant tax breaks and eases capital controls for foreign investors. By offering tax incentives, reducing income and dividend taxes, and ensuring long-term regulatory stability, the RIGI program is addressing long-standing issues that have hampered the sector. These reforms are attracting substantial foreign investment in copper, gold and lithium exploration, creating an investor-friendly environment that is vital for fueling the country’s mining growth.

Argentina’s wealth of undeveloped copper deposits, particularly in the Andean region, positions the country as a potential solution to bridge the global supply gap as demand for copper continues to rise. Government forecasts predict Argentina could produce up to 793,000 metric tons of copper annually by 2030 (https://ibn.fm/OiwZJ), placing it alongside major producers like Australia and Zambia. With over $22 billion in capital expenditure allocated across multiple copper projects, Argentina is poised to become a significant player in global mining.

McEwen Mining: Seizing Argentina’s Copper Potential

Among the key companies capitalizing on Argentina’s mining opportunity is McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX), an established producer of gold and silver with operations across Nevada, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. Founded by industry veteran Rob McEwen who serves as Chairman and Chief Owner, the company’s strategic advantage lies in its significant exposure to copper through its 46.4%-owned subsidiary, McEwen Copper.

The centerpiece of McEwen Copper’s portfolio is the Los Azules project, located in San Juan, Argentina. This massive copper deposit is currently ranked as the 8th largest undeveloped copper resource globally. As the global shift towards renewable energy and advanced technologies accelerates, the demand for copper—essential for electrical systems and data centers—is expected to continue rising. Los Azules, with its immense copper reserves, holds enormous strategic importance for McEwen Copper.

Los Azules: A Project with Tremendous Potential

Recent drilling results have reinforced Los Azules’ economic viability, revealing high-grade copper mineralization. Notable highlights include:

• 217 meters of 1.11% copper, including 100 meters of 1.32% copper
• 158 meters of 0.84% copper, including 78.5 meters of 1.10% copper
• 276 meters of 0.86% copper, including 160 meters of 0.96% copper

These results underscore the tremendous potential of the project, which could significantly boost McEwen Copper’s value.

Commitment to Sustainability

In addition to its resource strength, McEwen Copper has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability through its partnership with YPF Luz (https://ibn.fm/63FoQ), Argentina’s leading renewable energy provider. Under this agreement, Los Azules will be powered entirely by renewable energy, positioning the project as a model of responsible mining. This aligns with global decarbonization efforts and enhances its appeal to environmentally conscious investors.

Michael Meding, VP of McEwen Copper, has emphasized the project’s crucial role in decarbonization, while YPF Luz’s CEO, Martín Mandarano, praises the collaboration as a forward-thinking solution for sustainable copper production. This partnership highlights McEwen Copper’s forward-looking approach to mining.

Continued Investment from Rio Tinto’s Nutron

The recent announcement of an additional $35 million investment by Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, into McEwen Copper marks the latest milestone. Nuton’s acquisition of 1,166,666 common shares at $30.00 per share not only underscores the strategic importance of the Los Azules project but also enhances McEwen Copper’s financial capacity to advance its feasibility study, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.

With this investment, Nuton now holds a 17.2% stake in McEwen Copper, joining other major stakeholders like McEwen Mining Inc. (46.4%), Stellantis (18.3%), and Rob McEwen himself (12.7%). This strategic partnership aligns with Argentina’s growing prominence in the global copper industry, supported by favorable investment policies and a wealth of untapped mineral resource.

Building on Continued Success

With its diversified asset base, McEwen Mining is well-positioned to capitalize on rising global demand for critical minerals like copper, gold and silver. The Los Azules copper project provides a strong foundation for future growth, while the company’s commitment to sustainability and strategic partnerships reinforces its long-term value proposition.

Rob McEwen has been associated with the gold industry all his career, with his first 18 years in the investment industry and, since 1990, as CEO of several gold mining companies. He founded Goldcorp and took that company from a $50 million market capitalization to more than $8 billion. He owns 17% of McEwen Mining and is in complete alignment with investors – his investment in MUX and McEwen Copper is more than $225 million and he takes an annual salary of only $1.

Under Rob’s proven leadership, McEwen Mining is an intriguing investment opportunity. Its copper exposure in Argentina, combined with its gold and silver operations across the Americas, positions the company as a key player in the global mining sector—especially as Argentina emerges as a prominent resource-rich landscape.

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

• The International Federation of Robotics released its latest report on the state of the robotics industry, showing a 30% surge in sales in 2023 to over 205,000 units
• The surge aligns perfectly with Nightfood Holdings recent acquisitions focused on the booming robotics revolution in hospitality
• Nightfood acquired Future Hospitality Ventures earlier this year and is acquiring the world-renowned Los Angeles Cooking School, training chefs and foodservice operators in the implementation of robotics, supplied through an innovative “Robotics-as-a-Service” business model

As hospitality businesses grapple with labor shortages and rising operational costs, a single stark reality has set in:  automate or die.

According to the International Federation of Robotics (“IFR”), two industries are spearheading the adoption of robotics: logistics and hospitality. The Germany-based organization’s recent report on the industry showed sales surged 30% globally to more than 205,000 units in 2023.

Sales of hospitality robots surged by 31% in 2023, with over 54,000 units deployed worldwide last year. This trend is expected to accelerate as supply in the hospitality labor market is woefully unable to keep pace with demand.

In the U.S., that labor shortfall has led to soaring operational expenses, making automation a requirement for survival. Out of necessity, restaurants and hotels have begun turning to robotics to handle a variety of tasks, from food delivery and room service to customer interactions. Hotels and restaurants need to provide consistent and exceptional service 24/7. Without automation, that is becoming increasingly impossible to do while maintaining profits and prices acceptable to consumers.

For these reasons, many believe the hospitality industry in 2025 will enter the “automate or die” phase.

Nightfood Holdings (OTCQB: NGTF) is positioned at the forefront of the hospitality automation revolution. Through strategic acquisitions such as Future Hospitality Ventures and the Los Angeles Cooking School, Nightfood is placing a big bet that automation is the future of the industry.

Future Hospitality Ventures was acquired by Nightfood earlier this year. The company is pioneering the introduction of robotic solutions into restaurants and hotels through an innovative and highly profitable business model: Robotics-as-a-Service. As the entire industry is being forced to undergo a tectonic shift to automation, the timing seems perfect. Robotics and automation enhance the quality and efficiency of food preparation, delivery and customer service. Hospitality businesses failing to automate these routine tasks will be unable to maintain profitability and be priced out of the market.

Synergistically, Nightfood’s pending acquisition of the world-renowned Los Angeles Cooking School in an all-stock transaction reveals a brilliant strategy. The school will lead the way in training chefs and other kitchen staff to optimally automate and benefit from the coming robotics revolution, while Future Hospitality provides the robotics on their highly profitable and cash-efficient Robotics-as-a-Service business model.

Nightfood’s synergistic gameplan and strategic moves position the company as a potential breakout player in the landscape of hospitality 2.0. The hospitality industry is inherently change resistant, but it’s becoming obvious that “the old way” is no longer an option. As global mega-trends force the industry to implement automation solutions, Nightfood is poised as the savior and the solution.

Delivering low barriers to entry, world-class training, and a highly profitable and proven business model, this sleeper company is poised for massive success as we enter the future of hospitality.

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

• Financial research platform GuruFocus underlines Annovis’ unique approach to tackling neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”).
• The FDA’s decision to allow the company to go to Phase 3, points to the fact that lead drug candidate buntanetap may be an effective treatment for AD, one of the most critical diseases in an aging society.
• Buntanetap has been shown to significantly improve cognition in early AD patients, both by itself or on top of existing therapies.
• The Phase 3 program will consist of two trials: a 6-month study aimed at confirming buntanetap’s symptomatic benefits and an 18-month study to explore potential disease-modifying effects.
• Annovis plans to initiate the first trial in Q1 2025, with the possibility of submitting an NDA based on the completion of the 6-month study.

Annovis Bio (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”), recently secured the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to pursue Phase 3 clinical trials for lead Alzheimer’s drug candidate buntanetap. This important milestone, along with recent stock developments and the company’s likely future, were highlighted in an article on financial research platform GuruFocus (https://ibn.fm/Aek2Z).

“The market is enthusiastic to Annovis Bio, Inc. and some say that they tackle Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in ways humanity has never achieved before,” the article says, emphasizing that buntanetap was reported to do well in Phase 2a and 2/3 trials, indicating improvement in Alzheimer’s patients.

“The FDA’s action to allow the company to go to Phase 3 is a positive point to the fact that buntanetap may be an effective cure for this disease that ravages the lives of so many people,” the article also says.

The GuruFocus piece also underlines that the future of Annovis is wide open because its drug targets Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases that affect millions of families in the U.S. and worldwide.

Buntanetap works by lowering levels of multiple neurotoxic proteins that are responsible for multiple pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases. A recent Phase 2/3 study showed that buntanetap exhibited significant cognitive improvements in early Alzheimer’s patients, while maintaining a strong safety profile. This trial involved 353 patients and assessed buntanetap’s efficacy and safety on top of standard-of-care medications. Study results showed a 3.3-point improvement on the ADAS-Cog11 test after three months of treatment, compared to a 0.3-point improvement in the placebo group.

After a successful end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, the company was cleared to start two pivotal Phase 3 studies for buntanetap in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and agreed on the next steps to advance toward a New Drug Application submission.

The Phase 3 trial will consist of two studies – a 6-month study aimed at confirming buntanetap’s symptomatic benefits and an 18-month study to explore potential disease-modifying effects. Annovis plans to initiate the first trial in Q1 2025, with the possibility of submitting an NDA based on the completion of the 6-month study (https://ibn.fm/Xry8y).

“We are grateful for the FDA’s support in advancing our Phase 3 studies in early AD patients as planned,” said Maria Maccecchini, Ph.D., Founder, President, and CEO of Annovis Bio. “This clearance marks an important step forward as we work to bring buntanetap to patients in need. Our team is preparing to launch the study early next year, and we will provide ongoing updates as we progress towards our goals.”

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

• D-Wave’s Vice President of Quantum Technology Evangelism, Murray Thom, was a featured speaker at the event’s Technology Showcase, detailing how D-Wave quantum technologies can tackle complex optimization problems.
• D-Wave’s Staff Technical Advisor Catherine Potts led an exhibitor workshop covering the fundamentals of quantum computing and demonstrated real-world cases.
• Participants were given the opportunity to explore D-Wave’s Leap(TM) real-time quantum cloud service, which features a portfolio of hybrid solvers able to deal with problems involving millions of variables and constraints.
• The 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting was expected to attract 6,000 attendees, including members, students, prospective employers and employees, as well as academic and industry experts.

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, recently participated in the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, highlighting its quantum optimization solutions and customer success stories.

INFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences, encompassing a diverse range of academic and industry experts in operations research, analytics, management science, economics, behavioral science, statistics, artificial intelligence, data science, applied mathematics, and more. The 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, held October 20-23 in Seattle, Washington, was expected to be attended by more than 6,000 members, students, prospective employers and employees, and academic and industry experts.

In line with the INFORMS theme of “Smarter Decisions for a Better World,” D-Wave was a featured speaker at the event’s Technology Showcase. D-Wave hosted an exhibitor workshop sharing the fundamentals of quantum computing (https://ibn.fm/zSW3q), held live product demonstrations, and highlighted customer use cases that showed how quantum technology can surpass classical computer solvers to address real-world complexities for better answers and accelerated time-to-solution.

D-Wave Staff Technical Advisor Catherine Potts led an exhibitor workshop covering the fundamentals of quantum computing and how businesses can quickly get started. She demonstrated real-world applications through use case examples.

Murray Thom, D-Wave’s vice president of quantum technology evangelism, presented during the Technology Showcase, detailing how the company’s quantum technologies can successfully tackle complex optimization problems such as scheduling large workforces, managing production lines, and routing fleets of vehicles.

Company recruiters attended the event’s career fair to highlight what it’s like to work in the field of quantum optimization and at D-Wave specifically, meeting with potential candidates for open roles.

To further promote the adoption of annealing quantum technology, D-Wave offered attendees the opportunity for a free consultation to help them determine whether quantum optimization could improve the quality of results and accelerate time-to-solution for their most pressing problems, with one organization to be selected for a complimentary proof-of-technology project.

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

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