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Shopic’s Smart Cart Solution Highlighted by Microsoft at EuroShop 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel–(Newsfile Corp. – February 27, 2023) – Israeli startup Shopic is displaying its cutting-edge smart cart solution at the prestigious EuroShop conference as part of the Microsoft booth (Hall 6, Booth G24). Taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from February 26 to March 2, Microsoft is showcasing a select number of its Microsoft Cloud for Retail partners, including Shopic.
Attaching Shopic’s clip-on device to a shopping cart
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Visitors to the Microsoft booth at EuroShop can try out Shopic’s touchscreen device in a demo supermarket environment and experience the technology for themselves. Among other team members, Shopic CEO and co-founder Raz Golan will also be on hand to answer questions and respond to inquiries.
“We’re delighted that the team at Microsoft has selected our solution as one of its retail tech partners to highlight at EuroShop,” said Golan. “We see it as an affirmation of our team’s hard work in bringing the Shopic smart cart solution to market, and an opportunity to introduce Shopic to many more retailers looking to improve customer experience and enable seamless purchase journeys.”
Shopic’s solution employs artificial intelligence (AI) to power computer vision algorithms that identify every item as it is placed in the grocery cart, no matter what angle it’s at, removing the need for shoppers to self-scan. Unlike other smart cart solutions, which come built in to specialty carts, Shopic offers a clip-on device that shoppers can easily attach to any standard grocery cart. This way, retailers can continue to use their existing fleet, cutting time to deployment and reducing investment in expensive infrastructure.
The screen displays cart contents and a running price total in real time, informs the shopper about relevant promotions, and enables frictionless self-service checkout. In this manner, Shopic empowers grocers to improve customer experience, to differentiate themselves from competitors with minimal risk, and to develop a new revenue channel with their own retail media offering.
“Grocers around the world are struggling with the same challenge: how to deliver friction-free self-service checkout without adding new obstacles and without over-complicating the customer journey,” said ShiSh Shridhar, worldwide retail lead, Microsoft for Startups. “In the race to develop reliable, accurate smart cart solutions that improve the retail customer experience for grocery stores, Shopic is one of the leaders in the field, and we’re pleased to showcase them as a Microsoft for Startups retail partner.”
Shopic arrives at EuroShop after a year of expansion and growth, having doubled its employee count to 80 and having raised $35 million in venture capital investments through a successful Series B funding round. The company is currently piloting deployments with some of North and South America’s leading retailers. Already in extensive use in Shufersal grocery stores, Israel’s leading supermarket chain, Shopic has proven its effectiveness, boosting basket size by 78% and monthly spending by 8%.
EuroShop is the world’s leading retail trade fair, with over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations taking part in the five-day event in Dusseldorf, Germany. Shopic can be found at the Microsoft booth G24, Hall 6, throughout the event.
About Shopic
Shopic provides smart cart and store digitalization solutions to the world’s leading grocers, bringing the advantages of online commerce to their physical stores. The company’s computer vision-based clip-on device turns any regular shopping cart into a smart cart. It delivers a smooth shopping experience, instant on-cart checkout, just-in-time personalized promotions, and analytical insights from the retail floor. Founded in 2015, Shopic is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. For more information, visit Shopic.co.
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – May 28, 2025 (Angermayer, Soneium, ASIC, Guo, DMG)
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies continue to evolve at breakneck speed, driving new partnerships, regulatory battles, service launches, and environmental innovations. Today’s briefing highlights five pivotal developments:
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Christian Angermayer’s investment in Uranium Digital, signaling a shift toward tokenized commodities.
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Sony’s Soneium launch, embedding Web3 into entertainment via a layer-2 blockchain.
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ASIC’s lawsuit against a former Blockchain Global exec, underscoring regulatory scrutiny over exchange failures.
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Cointelegraph’s coverage of civil proceedings against Liang “Allan” Guo, reinforcing Australia’s hard line on director accountability.
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DMG Blockchain’s carbon-neutral Bitcoin transactions, blending green initiatives with custody services.
We’ll unpack each story with concise coverage, opinion-driven commentary, and “Source” attributions—arming you with context and SEO-rich keywords like blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs.
1. Christian Angermayer Backs Uranium Digital’s Tokenized Commodities
Summary: Christian Angermayer, the German biotech billionaire and prominent crypto investor, has joined Uranium Digital as a strategic investor and advisor—aiming to bring uranium trading onto blockchain rails and open commodities markets to tokenized liquidity .
Analysis & Commentary:
Angermayer’s move represents a pivotal moment for asset tokenization, blending commodity markets with DeFi liquidity. By leveraging blockchain’s transparency and fractional ownership, Uranium Digital could democratize access to a market historically reserved for large institutional players. However, regulatory frameworks for nuclear materials are stringent—navigating cross-border compliance will be as critical as the technical on-chain architecture. This partnership may set a precedent for other “hard asset” tokenization ventures seeking both capital and credibility.
Source: Fortune/Yahoo Finance
2. Sony’s Soneium: A Layer-2 Web3 Revolution for Entertainment
Summary: Sony’s new layer-2 blockchain, Soneium, launched in January 2025 to facilitate fast, low-cost transactions for gaming, NFTs, and creator economies. Built on Ethereum’s OP Stack, it has processed over 70 million transactions and hosts 62 dApps, including partnerships with Bandai Namco and Gaudiy.
Analysis & Commentary:
With Soneium, Sony is not just experimenting with blockchain; it’s reimagining digital ownership in entertainment. By targeting high-volume use cases—gaming items, fan tokens, event ticketing—Sony leverages its brand authority to accelerate Web3 adoption. Yet mainstream uptake hinges on seamless user experiences: integrated wallets, intuitive NFT management, and clear value for collectors. If Sony can mask blockchain’s complexity behind familiar interfaces, Soneium could become the template for corporate-led Web3 platforms.
Source: CCN
3. ASIC Sues Former Blockchain Global Exec Over $20M in Claims
Summary: The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) filed civil proceedings against former Blockchain Global director Liang “Allan” Guo for allegedly misusing over A$20 million of ACX Exchange customer funds and breaching directors’ duties.
Analysis & Commentary:
This lawsuit highlights the regulatory imperative to protect retail crypto investors. As exchanges fail, the lack of segregated custodial accounts leaves users exposed to directors’ mismanagement. ASIC’s aggressive stance sends a clear signal: exchange governance and financial controls are non-negotiable. Blockchain firms must prioritize transparent accounting, regular audits, and robust compliance frameworks—or risk severe legal consequences.
Source: Decrypt
4. Australian Regulator Takes Guo to Court: Cointelegraph’s Perspective
Summary: Cointelegraph reports ASIC’s civil case against Allan Guo, focusing on alleged false statements and improper fund co-mingling at ACX Exchange, which left over A$22.7 million in creditor claims.
Analysis & Commentary:
Cointelegraph’s coverage underscores a broader trend: jurisdictional enforcement is catching up with crypto’s borderless nature. By spotlighting both Guo’s departure from Australia and the court’s pursuit, the story reinforces that geographical escape won’t shield executives from liability. Going forward, global crypto platforms must embed compliance in governance structures rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Source: Cointelegraph
5. DMG Blockchain Enables Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin Transactions
Summary: DMG Blockchain Solutions, via its subsidiary Systemic Trust Company and Terra Pool, now offers regulatory-compliant, carbon-neutral Bitcoin transactions using Fireblocks custody infrastructure and green energy-backed mining pools.
Analysis & Commentary:
By integrating carbon-neutral protocols into custody and settlement, DMG addresses the sustainability critique of Bitcoin. Financial institutions increasingly demand ESG-aligned crypto services; DMG’s offering could capture that market. The challenge lies in quantifying and auditing green claims, ensuring the offset mechanisms are transparent and verifiable. If DMG nails this, carbon-neutral Bitcoin may shift from niche demand to mainstream expectation.
Source: GlobeNewswire
Conclusion
Today’s stories illustrate how blockchain’s frontiers—from tokenized commodities and corporate Web3 platforms to regulatory crackdowns and green coin initiatives—are rapidly expanding. Key takeaways:
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Tokenization’s next wave: Hard assets like uranium may redefine DeFi’s scope.
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Enterprise blockchains: Sony’s Soneium could blueprint corporate-run layer-2 networks.
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Regulatory rigor: ASIC’s actions against Guo reinforce that compliance and fund segregation are mandatory.
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Sustainable crypto: Carbon neutrality in Bitcoin transactions is evolving from buzzword to business imperative.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines, where we’ll bring you the latest strategic partnerships, technological breakthroughs, and policy updates driving the blockchain revolution.
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