Blockchain
CoinAnalyst and QuantGate Announce LOI to Merge, Creating One of the Leading Providers of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Solutions for the Financial Services Industry
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – October 20, 2022) – CoinAnalyst Corp (CSE: COYX) (FSE: 1EO) (“CoinAnalyst” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent dated October 14, 2022 (the “LOI“) with QuantGate Systems Inc. (OTCQB: QGSI) (“QuantGate“) pursuant to which the Company and QuantGate will enter into a business combination by way of a share exchange, three-corner amalgamation, merger, amalgamation, arrangement or other similar form of transaction (collectively, the forgoing with any related transaction, the “Transaction“) which will result in QuantGate and all of its subsidiaries and affiliates becoming directly or indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries of CoinAnalyst (upon completion of the Transaction, referred to as the “Resulting Issuer“).
The Transaction will therefore result in a reverse take-over of CoinAnalyst by QuantGate whereby the existing shareholders of QuantGate will own a majority of the outstanding common shares of CoinAnalyst. The Resulting Issuer will be a technology issuer and its primary business will be that of QuantGate’s business.
The acceptance of the LOI will be followed by good faith negotiations of definitive documentation, including a definitive merger, amalgamation or share exchange agreement (the “Definitive Agreement“) among the parties setting forth the detailed terms of the Transaction, including the basic understandings set out in the LOI and such other terms and conditions as are customary for transactions of the similar nature and magnitude of the Transaction.
About the Combined Companies
CoinAnalyst is a Frankfurt-based startup, with its headquarters located in Toronto and sales infrastructure in the United States and Europe. CoinAnalyst uses machine learning algorithms to detect and provide social sentiment analysis for cryptocurrencies and its shared underlying Big Data/AI platform is currently used by several of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the German automotive industry, as well as aviation industries.
The addition of CoinAnalyst’s technology fits into QuantGate’s overall strategy to expand its product offerings and distribution. CoinAnalyst would bring big data expertise and AI technology, subscribers to a monthly electronic newsletter, and AI Based analytic tools for cryptocurrency investors. Together with QuantGate’s near term opportunity signals, the Resulting Issuer anticipates that it will offer an attractive analytical package to trading firms and traders of all asset classes.
The combined Big Data and AI/ML features would allow the new entity to expand its services to Banking, Finance Services, Payments, and Insurance, which has a market size of USD 15.65 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 86.68 Billion in 2027.
“We originally connected with QuantGate to form a strategic partnership,” stated Pascal Lauria, Founder and CEO of CoinAnalyst, “But we quickly realized that a merger between the two companies has the ability to deliver big data & AI based fintech products in both the traditional finance and digital asset markets. We look forward to a combined entity rolling out best-in-class solutions.”
Govin Misir, CEO of QuantGate: “I am excited to lead this team into the future. The proposed combination of our two companies marks an important milestone in our mission to provide cutting-edge big data solutions to the banking, financial services, insurance, and payment industries. The anticipated synergies between our two teams will position the combined entity to deliver solutions that help our clients stay ahead of the curve.”
About the Transaction
Upon completion of the Transaction, CoinAnalyst shall represent in aggregate approximately three percent (3%) of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Resulting Issuer and QuantGate shall represent approximately ninety-seven percent (97%). Concurrent with the completion of the Transaction, the common shares of CoinAnalyst (the “Common Shares“) shall be consolidated on a basis of 14.02 current Common Shares (the “Consolidation Ratio“) for 1 post-consolidation Common Share prior to closing (the “Consolidation“), such that there will be approximately 6,046,018 common shares of the Resulting Issuer (the “Resulting Issuer Shares“) issued and outstanding to the former security holders of CoinAnalyst upon the completion of the Transaction; and approximately 282,806,297 Resulting Issuer Shares will be held by the former security holders of QuantGate.
In connection with the entering into of the Definitive Agreement, certain directors, officers, and significant shareholders of CoinAnalyst will also enter into lock-up agreements for a period of six months.
CoinAnalyst will change its company name to such name as QuantGate may determine which shall become effective concurrent with the completion of the Transaction.
There are no finders’ fee payable in connection with the Transaction.
In conjunction with the Transaction, QuantGate may complete a private placement to raise gross proceeds of approximately $5,000,000 (the “Private Placement“). QuantGate anticipates using the net proceeds of the Private Placement to satisfy the business development, working capital requirements of the Resulting Issuer, and the development of the Company’s entity, RockStock Equities Inc. The completion of the Private Placement is currently not contemplated to be a closing condition of the Transaction.
About QuantGate
QuantGate Systems Inc. (OTCQB: QGSI) is a publicly-traded fintech company operating for over ten years, developing sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and proprietary big-data processing algorithms and analytics to deliver SaaS solutions and seamless API integration. Pilot Trading (www.pilottrading.co) is a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of QuantGate. Our core intelligence identifies investment opportunities across multiple asset classes, rooted in the financial markets, and perfected for cryptocurrency exchanges, enabling our valued clients to make better-informed investment decisions. Turnkey solutions and efficient APIs, founded on robust and scalable SaaS architecture, easily allow 3rd party integration for onboarding existing users and scaling globally.
For additional information on QuantGate Systems Inc., please visit QuantGate’s website at www.quantgatesystems.com, or visit social media: Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
For further information on Pilot, please visit www.pilottrading.co and connect on Facebook and Instagram.
Significant Conditions to Closing
The completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions precedent, including but not limited to satisfactory due diligence review, negotiation and execution of the Definitive Agreement respecting the Transaction and accompanying transaction documents, approval by the boards of directors of each of CoinAnalyst and QuantGate, approval of the shareholders of QuantGate (if necessary) and the Company, obtaining necessary third party approvals, Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“) acceptance, and completion of the Consolidation. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed, or at all.
Upon completion of the Transaction, it is anticipated that the board of directors of CoinAnalyst will resign, and QuantGate shall appoint a new board of directors and management of the Resulting Issuer.
Further Information
The financial information of both companies and the biographical information of the anticipated directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer shall be provided in accordance with the policies of the CSE in a subsequent press release upon the entry of the Definitive Agreement.
About the Company
CoinAnalyst provides an artificial intelligence-based big data analytics platform that enables investors in the digital asset sector and other industries detailed AI-powered analysis of market sentiment, fundamentals, and technical indicators. The platform monitors and analyzes real-time data from the digital asset market. The software monitors news sources, tracks influencers, scans online social media, and provides sentiment analysis, forecasted trade signals on the top 300 digital assets (more are added regularly). Additionally, the software system provides news, price quotes, and allows for messaging.
The SaaS platform is accessed through a monthly subscription model, which ranges in price depending on whether the plan is basic, professional, or corporate. To learn more about CoinAnalyst: www.coinanalyst.tech.
Contact Information:
CoinAnalyst Corp
Pascal Lauria, CEO and Co-Founder
E: [email protected]
T: + 49 69 2648485 – 20
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer and Reader Advisory:
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “budget,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “scheduled,” “forecast,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “to be,” “could,”, “would,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods or the negative or comparable terminology, as well as terms usually used in the future and the conditional. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release include the: (i) the anticipated business combination of QuantGate and CoinAnalyst resulting in the Transaction; (ii) the majority ownership of the Resulting Issuer by the QuantGate existing shareholders; (iii) the negotiation of the Definitive Agreement; (iv) the business fit of CoinAnalyst and QuantGate and the various elements that CoinAnalyst brings to the table; (v) the anticipated share structure and equity ownership percentages of the Resulting Issuer; (vi) the expansion of the Resulting Issuer into the banking, finance services, payments, and insurance industry; (vii) comments by Mr. Misir related to the anticipated combination of the two companies, and the resulting synergies; (viii) comments by Mr. Lauria related to the product delivery of the Resulting Issuer and offering best-in-class solutions; (ix) the anticipated Consolidation of the Common Shares; (x) the entry of lock-up agreements by directors, officers, and shareholders of CoinAnalyst and the change of name of CoinAnalyst; (xi) the anticipated Private Placement and the accompanying terms; (xii) the anticipated conditions to the closing of the Transaction; and (xiii) the release of financial and biographical information in a future press release upon signing of the Definitive Agreement. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as of the date they are provided, including assumptions that the Transaction will be consummated in accordance with the terms of the LOI, a Definitive Agreement will be reached, all conditions of the Transaction will be fulfilled, the execution of the business strategies by the management of both companies, the Resulting Issuer realizing expected synergies, no adverse regulatory changes to the companies’ industries, and general market and financial economic stability, and that all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals being obtained. However, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors.
Additionally, there are known and unknown risk factors that could cause the QuantGate’s actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause actual results and financial conditions to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others: that regulatory approval, including that of the CSE, is not obtained; that the closing conditions for completion of the Transaction are not satisfied; general economic, market and business conditions in Canada and globally; market volatility; management’s inability to implement its business plan; unforeseen delays in the timelines for any of the transactions or events described in this press release; and the risk of regulatory changes that may impact the business of the QuantGate or CoinAnalyst. All forward-looking information is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and the QuantGate disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Blockchain
Web3 Startups Raise Nearly $1.9B in Q1 2024 Despite Overall Downtrend in Crypto VC Interest
Venture capital funding for cryptocurrency and blockchain projects has seen a notable resurgence in the first quarter of 2024, marking its first quarterly rise since 2021. Crunchbase data released today indicates that Web3 startups secured nearly $1.9 billion in funding across 346 deals during this period. This represents a substantial 58% increase from the previous quarter, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the ongoing downward trend in overall crypto VC interest.
The recent surge in funding can be attributed to investors adopting a more long-term perspective on Web3, as opposed to the hype-driven “tourist investors” predominant in recent years. Chris Metinko, the author of the report, notes that investors are shifting their focus to the AI sector, indicating a change in investment strategy. There is a growing interest in supporting the foundational infrastructure of the decentralized internet, rather than solely concentrating on crypto wallets and lending platforms, which attracted significant investments during the peak period of 2021 to 2022.
While large funding rounds were relatively uncommon in Q1, several notable investments stood out. Exohood Labs, a company integrating AI, quantum computing, and blockchain, secured a remarkable $112 million seed round at a valuation of $1.4 billion. EigenLabs, an Ether token “restaking” platform, raised $100 million in a Series B round led by a16z crypto. Additionally, Freechat, a decentralized social network leveraging blockchain technology, secured $80 million in a Series A round. These investments, among others, contributed to the increase in valuations and the emergence of four new Web3 unicorns in Q1.
Despite the recent progress, the future trajectory of Web3 remains uncertain. Metinko suggests that the next few quarters will be pivotal in determining the industry’s direction. While investors anticipate a rebound in investment as the decentralized internet evolves, it may take another year for venture capital activity to stabilize after the exuberance of 2021. Factors such as the approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and the upcoming Bitcoin halving could also influence the market, given the rising prices of Bitcoin and Ether.
A noteworthy example of significant funding in the Web3 space is Monad Labs’ recent successful funding round, which secured $225 million led by Paradigm. Monad Labs is a layer-1 blockchain compatible with Ethereum, offering faster transaction processing. This funding round harkens back to the golden era of crypto funding in 2021-2022, when L1 solutions attracted substantial investments.
Earlier this year, Balance, a digital asset custodian based in Canada, announced that it had once again reached $2 billion in assets under custody (AUC) amidst the recent market recovery. Similarly, Korea Digital Asset (KODA), the largest institutional crypto custody service in South Korea, has experienced remarkable growth in crypto assets under its custody, expanding by nearly 248% in the second half of 2023.
Analysts at Bernstein Research project that crypto funds could reach an impressive $500 billion to $650 billion within the next five years, representing a significant leap from the current valuation of approximately $50 billion. This forecast underscores the growing optimism and potential for substantial growth within the crypto industry in the coming years.
Source: cryptonews.com
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Three blockchain mining companies – NGS Crypto, NGS Digital, and NGS Group – along with their directors, Brett Mendham, Ryan Brown, and Mark Ten Caten, are facing legal action from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for allegedly operating without a license, in violation of Australia’s Corporations Act. ASIC initiated legal proceedings against these entities on April 9, citing concerns about their non-compliance with financial regulations and their solicitation of Australian investors.
According to ASIC, the NGS companies promoted blockchain mining packages with fixed-rate returns to Australian investors, encouraging the transfer of funds from regulated superannuation funds to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) for conversion into cryptocurrency. Approximately 450 Australians invested a total of around USD 41 million in these packages, raising concerns about potential financial losses.
The legal action filed by ASIC alleges that the companies violated section 911A of the Corporations Act, which prohibits companies from providing financial services without a valid Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). ASIC is seeking interim and final court orders to prohibit the NGS companies from offering financial services in Australia without an AFSL.
ASIC Chair Joe Longo emphasized the importance of investors carefully considering the risks before investing in crypto-related products through their SMSFs. Longo stated that ASIC’s actions send a message to the crypto industry about the regulator’s commitment to ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting consumers.
In a separate development, the Federal Court appointed receivers for the digital currency assets associated with the NGS companies and their directors to safeguard these assets amid concerns about the risk of dissipation. Mendham was also issued a travel restriction order, preventing him from leaving Australia.
While a court date for the proceedings has not been set, ASIC’s investigation is ongoing, with the regulator continuing to gather evidence and build its case. It is worth noting that the investigated companies share a similar name with NGS Super, a legitimate Australian pensions provider, leading to potential confusion among investors. NGS Super clarified that it is not involved in selling cryptocurrency or related products and has taken legal action to protect its trademark and members’ interests.
Source: iclg.com
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AuthID Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with the National Notarial Centralized Verification System (NNCVS) to integrate biometric identity verification into NNCVS’s online notary platform. NNCVS, a provider of nationwide online services for notaries, aims to transition from a local, in-person framework to a more secure, digital model. By leveraging AuthID’s platform, NNCVS will authenticate the identities of notarial agents and their clients using biometric checks that compare selfies with ID document photos. This enhancement ensures heightened security throughout users’ interactions with the service.
iVALT has introduced a mobile app called OnDemandID, designed to enable users to verify the identity of individuals during phone calls, video calls, or online interactions with a single click. The app employs multiple verification elements, including biometrics, device ID, and location-based parameters like geofencing and time windowing, to prevent deepfake attacks and identity fraud. OnDemandID prioritizes user privacy by storing biometric data locally on the device and refraining from tracking user movements. Additionally, iVALT offers integration into existing enterprise mobile apps, providing a solution to enhance caller verification processes within corporate environments.
Keyless, a company specializing in secure facial recognition, has partnered with EnQualify, an AI-powered Know Your Customer (KYC) verification provider, to enhance online identity verification. Keyless’s privacy-centric ZKB technology will integrate with EnQualify’s AI for initial user verification, enabling a seamless and secure authentication process. This collaboration eliminates the need for repetitive steps and data storage, offering a faster and more user-friendly verification experience while ensuring robust security measures.
Australian fintech Waave has launched its Wallet app to enhance security and convenience for online payments. Integrated with Waave’s Pay by Bank system, Wallet utilizes fingerprint or facial recognition for secure authentication, eliminating the need for passwords and card details. This approach addresses concerns about online fraud, providing a streamlined payment process for consumers and merchants alike. Additionally, Wallet will introduce expense tracking features later in 2024, further enhancing its utility for users.
BeatBit Wellness Lab has introduced the CUDIS ring, a wearable device focused on user-controlled health data management. Powered by Solana blockchain technology, CUDIS tracks biometric data and offers personalized health insights using AI algorithms. Users can contribute anonymized data to a research network and earn rewards, emphasizing data ownership and privacy. The CUDIS ring integrates securely with other Solana and Web3 products, offering users a comprehensive health monitoring solution within the decentralized ecosystem.
Worldcoin has unveiled World Chain, a new blockchain platform designed to prioritize verified human users over bots, aiming to reduce network congestion and transaction fees. Integrated with the Worldcoin protocol’s Proof of Personhood, World Chain provides verified users with priority blockspace and gas allowances. This Layer 2 solution, secured by Ethereum, offers developers access to a large pool of verified users for deploying utility applications. World Chain is set to be open source and permissionless, with plans for community-based governance in the future.
New South Wales (NSW) has launched an Australia-first trial to test digital birth certificates, involving over 18,000 children associated with specific educational institutions. Led by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in collaboration with the Department of Customer Service, the pilot explores the use of digital certificates with the same legal validity as traditional paper versions. Digital birth certificates aim to simplify administrative tasks and offer enhanced security and convenience, particularly in disaster-prone areas where paper documents could be compromised.
Source: findbiometrics.com
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