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GMP Capital Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results
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GMP Capital Inc. (GMP) (TSX: GMP) today reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.8 million and revenue from continuing operations of $26.5 million in second quarter 2019. On an adjusted basis1, net loss from continuing operations was $0.6 million in second quarter 2019 compared with net income of $5.0 millionin second quarter 2018.
“The results for this quarter were impacted by the 35% industry wide decline in common equity underwriting transactions compared to the prior period, largely in the cannabis, blockchain and mining sectors, an uncertain market environment as well as costs incurred in connection with the sale of the Capital Markets business to Stifel,” said Harris Fricker, CEO of the Capital Markets business. “With the overwhelming vote in support of the Sale Transaction earlier this week and the equally positive reception from our clients and employees regarding the prospect and opportunities that we expect to arise under the formidable Stifel platform, we are now busy preparing to seamlessly transition our Capital Market business to Stifel”.
GMP reported a net loss of $26.7 million and a diluted loss per share of $0.41 in first half 2019 from continuing operations compared with net income of $6.8 million and EPS of $0.06 in first half 2018. The decline in performance reflects the $28.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in first quarter 2019. Additionally, first quarter 2019 included an $8.3 million non-cash gain relating to reclassification of a cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment in connection with the sale of discontinued operation. On an adjusted basis, first half 2019 net income from continuing operations was $6.2 million and EPS was $0.05.
On a consolidated basis, GMP recorded a net loss of $19.3 million in first half 2019 compared with net income of $4.6 million in first half 2018. The decline in performance was primarily due to the non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in first quarter 2019. Additionally, first quarter 2019 included an $8.3 million non-cash gain relating to reclassification of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments in connection with the sale of discontinued operations. On an adjusted basis1, GMP recorded net income of $13.7 million in first half 2019 compared with net income of $11.4 million in first half 2018.
Discontinued Operation
In January 2019, GMP completed the sale of its U.S. fixed income business, which was conducted through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary GMP Securities, LLC to a third party. As required under IFRS 5 – Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, the operating results of the disposed U.S. fixed income business are reported as discontinued operations throughout this press release. Certain previously reported figures have been retrospectively restated to show the discontinued operations separately from continuing operations. For further information relating to discontinued operations, please refer to Note 8 to the 2018 Annual Financial Statements and Note 5 to the Second Quarter 2019 Financial Statements.
Net income from discontinued operations was nil in second quarter 2019 compared with a net loss of $0.9 million in second quarter 2018. Net income from discontinued operations was $7.5 million in first half 2019 compared with a net loss of $2.2 million in first half 2018. The improvement reflects an $8.3 million non-cash gain in connection with the sale of discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2019.
SOURCE GMP Capital Inc.
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Elizabeth Warren Urges Treasury Secretary Yellen to Implement Strong AML/CFT Measures for Stablecoins
In a recent communication directed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, US Senator Elizabeth Warren has strongly advocated for the incorporation of robust Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) measures specifically tailored for stablecoins. Senator Warren’s correspondence underscores the critical importance of adopting the full array of AML tools outlined by the Treasury Department in a prior November 2023 communication to Congress.
Senator Warren has underscored the burgeoning threat posed by cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, to national security. She has specifically drawn attention to instances where entities like Iran and Hamas have turned to cryptocurrencies as a means to raise funds and support terrorist activities. To effectively address this evolving threat landscape, Senator Warren asserts that any forthcoming crypto legislation must encompass comprehensive AML/CFT authorities as requested by the Treasury Department.
Moreover, Senator Warren has made reference to the testimony provided by Deputy Secretary Adewale O. ‘Wally’ Adeyemo before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. In this testimony, Adeyemo emphasized the critical need for additional AML authorities to combat the growing menace posed by cryptocurrencies. Senator Warren has pointed out that the exclusion of crucial actors within the digital asset ecosystem, such as miners and validators, from AML/CFT requirements could potentially enable nefarious actors to exploit the increased crypto trading facilitated by stablecoin legislation.
Senator Warren’s steadfast stance on the regulation and oversight of cryptocurrencies is aligned with her prior efforts aimed at curbing illicit activities and safeguarding consumers, the financial system, and national security interests. She has persistently advocated for the closure of loopholes in AML regulations that allow sanctioned entities like Iran to derive revenue through crypto transactions. Furthermore, Senator Warren has consistently voiced concerns regarding the exploitation of cryptocurrencies in terrorist financing schemes and has called for the implementation of stronger regulatory frameworks to protect both consumers and national security interests within the realm of stablecoin-related legislation.
Source: blockchain.news
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Binance has rolled out Binance Megadrop, a novel token launch platform that blends airdrops with Web3 quests. This platform enables users to engage in BNB Locked Products subscriptions and complete tasks within their Web3 Wallet to earn early rewards from chosen Web3 projects, even before their tokens hit the Binance Exchange.
The inaugural project featured on Binance Megadrop is BounceBit (BB), a BTC restaking chain. Here are the token specifics for BounceBit: Max Token Supply: 2,100,000,000 BB, Megadrop Token Rewards: 168,000,000 BB (8% of max token supply), Initial Circulating Supply: 409,500,000 BB (19.5% of max token supply).
To kickstart their journey with Binance Megadrop, users must log into their Binance account and ensure they possess an active Binance Web3 Wallet. From there, they can subscribe to BNB Locked Products and/or fulfill Web3 Quests to accumulate scores. These scores dictate the rewards received through the Megadrop program.
The scoring mechanism for Megadrop relies on the Locked BNB Score, determined by the quantity of BNB subscribed and the subscription period’s duration. Users also earn a Web3 Quest Bonus and a Web3 Quest Multiplier upon completion of designated Web3 Quests. The total score is computed by applying the Web3 Quest Multiplier to the Locked BNB Score and adding the Web3 Quest Bonus.
Importantly, only wallets created within the Binance Web3 Wallet and not external wallets will count towards Megadrop participation. Megadrop rewards will be airdropped to users’ Binance Spot Wallets.
Users must undergo identity verification and maintain at least one active Binance Web3 Wallet to qualify for Megadrop rewards. Additionally, certain jurisdiction-based eligibility criteria apply. Users from Australia, Canada, Cuba, Crimea Region, Hong Kong, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Netherlands, North Korea, Russia, Singapore, Syria, United Kingdom, United States of America, and its territories are presently ineligible to participate in BB Megadrop.
Binance Megadrop is aimed at offering users an interactive and rewarding experience within the crypto realm. Further details regarding the Megadrop amount, Web3 Quests, and the comprehensive listing plan will be disclosed separately.
Source: blockchain.news
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