Connect with us
MARE BALTICUM Gaming & TECH Summit 2024

Blockchain

NetCents Opens up Asian Market with New Advisor

Published

on

Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – April 30, 2020) – NetCents Technology Inc. (CSE: NC) (FSE: 26N) (OTCQB: NTTCF) (“NetCents” or the “Company“), a disruptive cryptocurrency payments technologies company, is pleased to announce the addition of Wang Qin to its Advisory Board.

Mr. Wang has 30-years of venture capital and private equity investment, executive management, and consulting experience in the broader information and technology industry as well as resource, energy, and cleantech industries, in China, Canada, and Japan.

“This addition to our team rounds out the footprint of the Advisory Board providing NetCents global reach and exposure,” stated Clayton Moore, Founder and CEO NetCents Technology. “The first task for our Advisory Board is to develop clients for our white-label banking suite. With the team we have put together, we have entry to many financial institutions around the world. NewMargin has one of the top track records in venture capital globally, and we are lucky to be associated with such a forward-thinking team. We are proud to communicate that NewMargin Capital Management is a now also a shareholder of NetCents.”

NetCents has targeted opportunities in Asia due to the deeper penetration of cryptocurrency within the Asian financial infrastructure than is found in North America or Europe. For NetCents to monetize its technologies fully, it needs significant representation in the Asian market. Now, with the addition of Mr. Wang to the Advisory Board, the Company has this representation. Qin’s experience and reputation will be able to represent NetCents on any level.

“Before I agreed to join, I analyzed what NetCents offers market participants in Asia, and I concluded they have a distinct advantage in their user interface and experience,” added Mr. Wang. “I’m looking forward to assisting NetCents to gain market share by making appropriate introductions for the Company by leveraging my experience at NewMargin and Ceyuan.”

Mr. Wang has been a Managing Partner of NewMargin Ventures and Ceyuan Ventures, prominent private equity funds management companies in China, for over ten years. Prior, Mr. Wang was involved in managing US dollar-based investment funds, including a 100 million USD VC funds and a 300 million USD growth funds investing in Chinese internet and technology companies, such as PPStream (acquired by IQIYI), Kugou (acquired by Tencent Music), Xunlei, UCWeb (acquired by Alibaba), as well as gold mining companies including Pretium Resources.

In recent years, Mr. Wang has focused on managing RMB based Chinese funds, including a 3 billion RMB resource funds investing in mining and energy companies in China, and a 600 million RMB new energy and cleantech funds investing in lithium battery-related resource and material companies in China. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for several of the funds’ portfolio companies.

Before joining NewMargin Ventures and Ceyuan Ventures, Mr. Wang was a principal of LG Investment Ventures. In 2000, he founded and managed an IT consulting firm and mandarin language school in Shanghai. He spent the next ten years working for CGI Group in Canada and Nippon Life Insurance Company in Japan. Through this experience, Mr. Wang accumulated practical knowledge of business analysis, corporate finance, and management implementation, as well as a strong business network.

The Company would like to announce that it has issued 4,964,497 units for gross proceeds of $1,390,059. Each unit comprises one common share of the company and one share purchase warrant, priced at $0.70, with a two-year term. The Company paid commissions of $9,310 and issued 2,000 Agent Warrants with the same terms as the warrants in the private placement.

NetCents is building a financial ecosystem which provides:

  • Exchange services for cryptocurrencies
  • Touchless consumer payments and merchant processing using cryptocurrency with software embedded in 5.6% of worldwide terminals
  • Credit card products that are cryptocurrency enabled
  • Fixed income products for individual investors
  • Invoicing and payment for SaaS and PaaS (software as a service and platform as a service) companies
  • White-label commercial banking solutions as a service for traditional banks

Management will continue to provide updates regarding new developments as they occur.

To learn more about NewMargin:

http://www.newmargin.com/en/

About NetCents

NetCents Technology Inc, the transactional hub for all cryptocurrency payments, equips forward-thinking businesses with the technology to seamlessly integrate cryptocurrency processing into their payment model without taking on the risk or volatility of the crypto market. NetCents Technology is registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FINTRAC.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.net-cents.com or contact Sonja Bakgaard, Investor Relations: [email protected].

To keep up on the latest – make sure to join the telegram channel http://t.me/NetCents

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

NetCents Technology Inc.

“Clayton Moore”
Clayton Moore, CEO, Founder and Director

NetCents Technology Inc.
1000 – 1021 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC, V6E 0C3

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include regulatory actions, market prices, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/55177

Newsfile is a customer-focused newswire team that delivers press releases and corporate announcements to the global financial community. Approved by all stock exchanges, Newsfile offers broad access to media, analysts, investors and market participants. With agile services, proactive customer care and affordable pricing; Newsfile makes it easy for companies to tell their story to the audiences they need to reach.

Blockchain

Halving weakness sees $206 million exit crypto funds, Bitcoin miners pivot to AI

Published

on

halving-weakness-sees-$206-million-exit-crypto-funds,-bitcoin-miners-pivot-to-ai

Leading up to Friday’s Bitcoin (BTC) halving, investors opted to remain on the sidelines rather than increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies. CoinShares’ latest report on digital asset fund flows reveals that crypto funds experienced $206 million in outflows last week, while trading volumes for Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) dropped to $18 billion.

James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, noted, “These volumes represent a lower percentage of total Bitcoin volumes (which continue to rise) at 28%, compared to 55% a month ago.” He attributed this decline in investor appetite to expectations that the Federal Reserve would maintain interest rates at elevated levels for a longer duration.

In terms of regional flows, the United States led the outflows with $244 million exiting incumbent ETFs by the week ending April 19. Butterfill highlighted that newly issued ETFs still received inflows, albeit at lower levels compared to previous weeks. Germany and Sweden saw outflows of $8.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, while Canada experienced inflows of $29.9 million. Switzerland, Brazil, and Australia also witnessed inflows of $7.8 million, $5.5 million, and $2.2 million, respectively.

Butterfill observed that although Bitcoin saw outflows of $192 million, there were minimal flows into short-Bitcoin positions. Ethereum (ETH) experienced outflows of $34 million for the sixth consecutive week. However, multi-asset funds saw improved sentiment, attracting $8.6 million in inflows. Additionally, Litecoin (LTC) and Chainlink (LINK) received inflows of $3.2 million and $1.7 million, respectively.

The report highlighted that blockchain equities sustained their 11th consecutive week of outflows, totaling $9 million, as investors remained concerned about the halving’s impact on mining companies.

In a separate analysis of the post-halving crypto mining industry, CoinShares analysts suggested that many miners might transition to serving the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, which has become more lucrative. They anticipated a shift towards AI in energy-secure locations, potentially leading to Bitcoin mining operations relocating to stranded energy sites.

The analysts projected a 10% decline in the Bitcoin network’s hash rate after the halving as miners deactivate unprofitable ASICs. However, they expected the hash rate to reach 700 exahash (EH/s) by 2025. As of the current data, the Bitcoin hash rate stands at 596.22 EH/s.

The report also noted that substantial cost increases are anticipated due to the halving, with electricity and production costs nearly doubling. Mitigation strategies include optimizing energy costs, enhancing mining efficiency, and securing favorable hardware procurement terms. Miners are actively managing financial liabilities, with some utilizing excess cash to significantly reduce debt.

Source: kitco.com

The post Halving weakness sees $206 million exit crypto funds, Bitcoin miners pivot to AI appeared first on HIPTHER Alerts.

Continue Reading

Blockchain

NYSE gauges interest in 24/7 stock trading like crypto

Published

on

nyse-gauges-interest-in-24/7-stock-trading-like-crypto

According to reports, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is exploring the possibility of introducing round-the-clock trading, a model akin to that of cryptocurrency markets. In a bid to gauge market sentiment, NYSE’s data analytics team has circulated a survey among market participants. The survey seeks feedback on whether there is support for 24/7 or extended weekday trading hours and, if so, what measures should be implemented to safeguard traders against overnight price fluctuations. As of now, NYSE, alongside Nasdaq and the Chicago Board Options Exchange, operates from Monday to Friday, spanning from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time.

In the United States, assets like cryptocurrencies, United States Treasurys, foreign exchange, and major stock index futures are already tradable 24/7. Certain brokerages, such as Robinhood and Interactive Brokers, provide access to U.S. stocks throughout the week via a “dark pool” trading venue, catering to international retail investors during their local trading hours.

However, recent reports indicated that Robinhood suspended its 24-hour trading services amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, prompting concerns among investors regarding the sustainability of continuous trading.

Effectively managing liquidity in a 24/7 trading environment has proven challenging for trading platforms within the cryptocurrency industry.

According to cryptocurrency research firm Kaiko, there’s often a mismatch between the operating hours of traditional financial institutions and the needs of major crypto traders and market makers. Traders frequently find themselves losing sleep during periods of extreme market volatility.

While the results of NYSE’s survey haven’t been revealed, Tom Hearden, a senior trader at Skylands Capital, conducted his own poll among his 19,300 followers, asking if they would support NYSE transitioning to 24/7 trading hours. Interestingly, over 70% of the 1,459 respondents voted “No.”

NYSE’s survey coincides with the efforts of startup firm 24X National Exchange, which is seeking approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first exchange in the country operating round-the-clock.

The FT said, citing two persons familiar with the subject, that the SEC has “months” to study the proposed rule change, and other relevant issues, such who should shoulder expenses and the function of clearing houses, are already being considered by other stakeholders.

“How loud they will be playing in the middle of the night is unknown to me. However, the decision of whether something is commercially feasible or not actually shouldn’t be made by the SEC, James Angel, a Georgetown University finance professor, told FT.

“I support letting the market make the decision. We’re all better off if it succeeds, and the exchange’s stockholders lose out if it fails.
After the company withdrew an application in March 2023, alleging operational and technological concerns, it is the second attempt to receive SEC clearance.

Source: cointelegraph.com

The post NYSE gauges interest in 24/7 stock trading like crypto appeared first on HIPTHER Alerts.

Continue Reading

Blockchain

Online Banking Market to Grow at CAGR of 14.20% through 2033, Key Takeaways of Digital Banking, Banking Ecosystem, Financial Giants & Disruptive Startups

Published

on

online-banking-market-to-grow-at-cagr-of-14.20%-through-2033,-key-takeaways-of-digital-banking,-banking-ecosystem,-financial-giants-&-disruptive-startups
Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest News

Recent Listings

  • Global Payout, Inc.

    Since the Company’s inception in 2009, Global Payout, Inc. has been a leading provider of compreh...

  • MTrac Tech Corp.

    MTrac Tech Corporation, a Nevada Corporation, is a privately held, wholly owned subsidiary of Glo...

  • Net1

    Net1 is a leading provider of transaction processing services, financial inclusion products ...

  • uBUCK Technologies SEZC

    Based in Georgetown, Cayman Islands, uBUCK Tech is a fintech enterprise that specializes in digit...

  • LiteLink Technologies Inc.

      LiteLink is a major player in developing world-class enterprise platforms that utilize ar...

  • Good Gamer Corp.

      Good Gamer Corp. is a privately-held technology company focusing on gamers and streamers....

  • BitPay

      Founded in 2011, BitPay pioneered blockchain payment processing with the mission of trans...

  • About Net1

      Net1 is a leading provider of transaction processing services, financial inclusion produc...

  • Blockchain Foundry Inc.

    Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Blockchain Foundry (CSE:BCFN)(FWB:8BF)(OTC:BLFDF) is a global b...

  • Sixgill

    Sixgill provides a full suite of universal data automation and authenticity products and services...

Trending on TBE