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WonderFi Confirms No Material Exposure to FTX or Alameda Research
No material exposure to Alameda Research or FTX despite early investment
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – November 10, 2022) – WonderFi Technologies Inc. (TSX: WNDR) (OTCQB: WONDF) (WKN: A3C166) (FTX: WNDR) (the “Company” or “WonderFi“) today confirms, in connection with the Company’s commitment to a transparent and compliant crypto industry in Canada, that neither WonderFi nor any of its operating subsidiaries including Bitbuy Technologies Inc. (“Bitbuy“) or Coinberry Limited (“Coinberry“) have any exposure to FTT token, FTX or Alameda research.
As disclosed in the notes in its financial statements, WonderFi made an investment of $617,850 in FTX Trading Limited in 2021. The amount invested is not considered to be material to the Company and represents less than 0.2% of total assets.
WonderFi’s subsidiaries Bitbuy and Coinberry are regulated in Canada, and registered with the Ontario Securities Commission, along with the securities commissions in all other provinces and territories in Canada. In accordance with these registrations, Bitbuy and Coinberry hold substantively all customer assets with licensed, third-party custodians in a secure and insured environment. WonderFi, and Coinberry and Bitbuy as regulated entities, have not, and do not currently, lend, trade or invest client assets.
WonderFi Technologies Inc.
President and Interim CEO, WonderFi
Dean Skurka
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Media Contact:
Binu Koshy, Communications Director
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ABOUT WONDERFI
WonderFi is a leading technology company with the mission of creating better, unified access to digital assets through centralized and decentralized platforms. WonderFi’s executive team and Board of Directors have an established track record in finance and crypto. WonderFi’s core team of engineers and technologists believe that everyone should have equal access to finance, and are aligned in the mission to empower people around the world to access finance in a simple, smart and secure way. For more information, visit www.wonder.fi.
Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated”, or variations of such words.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, the Company is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: the ability of the Company to work effectively with its partners and changes in general economic, business and political conditions. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. A more fulsome description of risk factors that may impact our business, financial condition and results of operation is set out in our management’s discussion and analysis and financial statements for the for the period ended June 30, 2022, as well as our annual information form, available on SEDAR.
Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward- looking information and statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not approved or disapproved of the information contained in this release.
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Electronic Bill Presentment and Payment Market to Hit Valuation of US$ 31.61 Billion By 2032 | Astute Analytica
DYOR Labs, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) research and trading platform, has unveiled a groundbreaking suite of blockchain-powered advanced analytics & trading tools aimed at breaking down barriers for retail & institutional investors.
Under the leadership of former Hollywood actor turned tech entrepreneur and blockchain advocate Ben Kurland, DYOR labs is one of the rare platforms fully integrating blockchain technology across its entire suite of tools. DYOR Labs has quickly solidified its position as a leader in decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation by seamlessly integrating with major blockchain networks, including Base, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana. These integrations ensure the platform’s scalability, security, and interoperability across the DeFi ecosystem. Within its first month of launch, DYOR Labs has evaluated over 1 million blockchain projects and attracted nearly 50,000 new users, demonstrating its rapid adoption and impact.
Strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Alchemy, Debridge, UNCX, Solidproof, and Moralis have laid a strong foundation for the platform’s continued growth. Financial backing from renowned investors like Ghaff Capital, IBC, and OZARU further validates DYOR Labs’ credibility. Additionally, endorsements from over 75 influential figures—including Altcoin Daily, Crypto Banter, Mario Nawfal, Carl from the Moon, and Crypto Lark—have amplified its reach, reinforcing its role as a transformative force in DeFi.
This positions it as a leader in fostering transparency and trust in a market often plagued by complexity and lack of accountability. By combining cutting-edge analytics, real-time data, and robust customization features, DYOR labs is redefining how traders, developers and investors engage with the blockchain ecosystem.
Speaking on the platform’s growth, Ben Kurland, CEO of DYOR Labs, said, “Crypto tools shouldn’t feel like they require a PhD to use or trust, At DYOR, we’ve created a platform so intuitive it feels like second nature—whether you’re a trader looking for your edge or a project team trying to scale professionally. It’s time for Web3 to offer the same world-class usability that Web2 has delivered for decades.”
He further added, “Our mission is to simplify DeFi while addressing its biggest challenges. Traders deserve a seamless, user-first platform, and project teams need professional-grade tools to run their tokens and businesses effectively. DYOR Labs is here to bridge that gap, empowering the entire crypto community to thrive.”
Key platform features include:
Offering a cutting-edge suite of features designed to empower both traders and developers in the decentralized finance space, DYOR users gain real-time advanced insights with instant access to comprehensive token data and market activity. The platform’s unparalleled trading tools deliver unmatched speed and cost efficiency, whilst customizable dashboards allow users of all experience levels to personalize workflows with saved presets, multi-chart tabs, and tailored features. For developers, the Team Dashboards provide a powerful solution to create and edit project pages, showcase metrics, and build community trust through transparency. With fiat on/off ramp integration, cross-chain swaps, and a native DEX and aggregator, DYOR Labs ensures seamless trading across blockchains, delivering the fastest and most cost-effective transactions in DeFi.
What’s Next?
DYOR Labs continues to innovate, with upcoming features that include AI-Powered Insights, Missions and Quests to gamify user engagement, the first ever onchain ad auctions, enhanced team dashboards for token project management, live social media feeds integrated directly into token pages and cross-chain swaps, putting the platform at the forefront of DeFi innovation, creating a seamless and transparent ecosystem for users and developers alike.
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Former MD of SUI Foundation, Greg Siourounis, Joins xMoney Global as Co-Founder and CEO to build MiCA-Regulated Stablecoin Platform
xMoney Global, the global, inter-bank and cross crypto/fiat integrated payments platform has appointed award-winning economist Dr. Greg Siourounis as Co-Founder and CEO. The company is a Mastercard principal member, with strategic European licenses, such as e-Money and VASP.
As the digital landscape continues to evolve with the coming MiCA regulation, xMoney Global intends to lead Europe into this new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era. Greg Siourounis will lead the integration of xMoney’s advanced blockchain-enabled payments infrastructure with its upcoming stablecoin program. Stablecoins are a key driver of blockchain adoption in today’s market, now surpassing Bitcoin, remittances, and PayPal in annual transaction volume. As such, xMoney’s Global reputation positions it to bridge Web3 innovation with traditional finance, leading Europe into a new transformative EU regulated stablecoin era.
Dr. Greg, who has played a pioneering role in the growth of Sui Foundation as its former Managing Director and who previously founded Everypay, will drive xMoney Global’s next wave of growth. Beyond the standard reference of his academic work in 2024’s Nobel Prize in Economics, Dr. Greg’s career is also decorated with awards such as the 2005 Young Economist Award from The European Economic Association and the 2008 Austin Robinson Prize from The Royal Economic Society. His immediate target will be to focus on partnerships, regulatory alignment and market expansion, as xMoney Global looks to build a comprehensive payments platform that bridges legacy financial systems with the potential of decentralized finance.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr. Greg Siourounis, CEO of xMoney Global, said, “As Europe prepares to embrace MiCA regulation, xMoney Global is positioned to redefine what compliant, secure, and seamless digital payments can be. Our goal is to deliver a solid and trusted ecosystem that combines the strengths of traditional finance with the flexibility of blockchain technology to create a future-ready payment experience.”
Beniamin Mincu, Co-founder of MultiversX, said, “xMoney Global’s mission aligns perfectly with the vision of MultiversX to bring scalable and secure blockchain solutions to mainstream finance. This appointment marks a significant step toward building a more inclusive and resilient financial system.”
The launch of xMoney Global aims to offer a next-gen blockchain-as-a-service module backed by its native stablecoin, with key white-labeled services including acquiring, issuing, onramps/offramps and a sticky loyalty program, all backed by MultiversX’s state-of-the-art sharding technology. Following the surge in crypto markets after Trump’s pro-crypto Presidential win, xMoney will be ideally placed to accelerate real-world adoption as the easiest way for everyone (consumers, retail and e-commerce) to seamlessly access fiat and crypto currencies in an app, card or payment gateway.
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