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Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. Closes First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement and Extends Closing Date
Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – April 28, 2023) – Bluesky Digital Assets Corp. (CSE: BTC) (CSE: BTC.PR.A) (OTCQB: BTCWF) (“Bluesky” or the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce that, further to its news release on April 11, 2023 announcing non-brokered private placement of up to 14,750,000 units of the Corporation (each a “Unit“) at a price of C$0.045 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$663,750 (“LIFE Offering“), it has closed the first tranche of the LIFE Offering through the issuance of 1,960,000 Units at a price of C$0.045 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of C$88,200 (the “LIFE First Tranche“).
Each Unit consists of one common share of the Corporation (a “Common Share“) and one Common Share purchase warrant (each a “Warrant“). Each Warrant entitles its holder to purchase one additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.065 per Common Share for a period of 24 months from the date of issue (“Closing Date“). Units in the LIFE First Tranche were offered for sale to purchasers resident in Canada (except Quebec) and/or other qualifying jurisdictions pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemption, and will not be subject to any statutory hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws.
In the event that, during the period following 24 months from the Closing Date, the volume-weighted average trading price of the Common Shares exceeds C$0.13 per Common Share for any period of 10 consecutive trading days, the Corporation may, at its option, following such 10-day period, accelerate the expiry date of the Warrants by issuing a press release (a “Warrant Acceleration Press Release“), and, in such case, the expiry date of the Warrants shall be deemed to be 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on the 30th day following the date of issuance of the Warrant Acceleration Press Release.
The Corporation intends to use the net proceeds from the LIFE First Tranche for (i) marketing and promotion of the Corporation’s blockchain engagement platform (www.blueskyintel.com) (the “WEP“), (ii) the development of the Corporation’s artificial intelligence (“AI“) division, Bluesky INTEL, and (iii) general working capital purposes.
In connection with the LIFE First Tranche, the Corporation paid a cash commission of C$6,660.00 and issued 148,000 finder’s warrants to certain eligible finders.
Extension of Private Placement Closing Date
The Corporation is also announcing an extension of the closing date of the LIFE Offering from May 3, 2023 to May 26, 2023. In Connection with the LIFE Offering, there is an amended and restated offering document dated April 28, 2023 that can be accessed under the Corporation’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com and on the Corporation’s website at: www.blueskydigitalassets.com.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the Units in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Units have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act“), or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the Units may not be offered or sold within the United States, its territories or possessions, any state of the United States or the District of Columbia (collectively, the “United States“) or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act) except in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state of the United States.
About Bluesky Digital Assets Corp.
Bluesky Digital Assets Corp, is building a high value digital enterprise. Bluesky in its startup phase, mined digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ether and developed value-added technology services for the digital currency market, such as proprietary technology solutions. Offering a complete ecosystem of value-creation, Bluesky has invested appropriate portions of its previous digital currency mining profits back into its operations. A percentage of the profit was invested in the development of a proprietary AI based Blockchain technology. Overall, Bluesky takes an approach that enables the Corporation to scale, and respond to changing conditions, within the still-emerging Blockchain industry. The Corporation is poised to capture value in successive phases as this industry continues to change, evolve, and scale.
For more information please visit Bluesky at: www.blueskydigitalassets.com or www.blueskyintel.com
Please also follow us on Linkedin at: www.linkedin.com/company/bluesky-digital-assets/
For further information please contact:
Mr. Ben Gelfand
CEO & Director
Bluesky Digital Assets Corp.
T: (416) 363-3833
E: [email protected]
Mr. Frank Kordy
Secretary & Director
Bluesky Digital Assets Corp.
T: (647) 466-4037
E: [email protected]
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). All information that addresses activities or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “likely” and “intend” and statements that an event or result “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” or “might” occur or be achieved and other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. In the press release, such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding, the Corporation’s performance, business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing thereof; acceleration of the expiry date of the Warrants; the size and terms of the LIFE Offering; and the anticipated use of net proceeds from the LIFE Offering.
In making the forward-looking statements in this press release, the Corporation has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation: the Corporation obtaining requisite regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the LIFE Offering on the proposed terms herein; the Corporation’s ability to comply with all applicable regulations and laws, including environmental, health and safety laws; the Corporation’s ability to meet the listing requirements of the CSE and OTCQB; the Corporation’s ability to develop its AI, Bluesky INTEL, Bluesky DEFI and the WEP; the Corporation having sufficient working capital for future operating activities; the ability of the Corporation to achieve its business objectives and milestones and the anticipated timing of execution; the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern; the Corporation’s ability to achieve profitability in the 2023 fiscal year; the Corporation’s ability to obtain additional financing for continued operations on terms acceptable to the Corporation; and the Corporation’s ability to use the proceeds from the LIFE Offering for the business objectives outlined herein.
The above lists of forward-looking statements and assumptions are not exhaustive. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors and risks. These include: changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the inability of the Corporation to complete the LIFE Offering on the terms contemplated herein; delays or the inability of the Corporation to obtain necessary permits, consents or authorizations required; changes in laws, regulations and policies affecting the Corporation’s operations; currency fluctuations; environmental issues and liabilities; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the LIFE Offering on relationship, including with regulatory bodies, employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; the Corporation’s inability to continue to meet the listing requirements of the CSE and OTCQB; the inability of the Corporation to obtain additional financing for continued operations on terms acceptable to the Corporation; the lack of control over the Corporation’s investees; risks relating to investing in the Common Shares; risks relating to the use of proceeds from the LIFE Offering; volatility in the market price of the Corporation’s Common Shares; dilution of shareholders’ holdings; negative operating cash flow; the negative effects of interest rate and exchange rate changes; the potential impact of health crises and market instability due to the COVID-19 pandemic; risks relating to the Corporation’s reliance on key employees; limitations in the liquidity of the Common Shares; litigation risks; risks related to the Corporation’s status as a “foreign private issuer” under U.S. securities laws, including the loss of status thereof; risks with the integration of new businesses and acquisitions; risks related to the Corporation’s status as an “emerging growth company” under the U.S. securities laws; the Corporation’s inability to expand into new business areas and geographic markets; management of growth; the risk of defaulting on existing debt; the Corporation’s inability to continue as a going concern; and the Corporation’s inability to achieve profitability in 2023, as well as those factors discussed under the heading “Risks Related to Our Business and Industry” in the Corporation’s latest Management Discussion and Analysis and other filings of the Corporation, copies of which can be found under the Corporation’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Corporation does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update this forward-looking information except as otherwise required by applicable law.
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Welcome to Blocks & Headlines, your daily deep-dive into the most impactful movements in blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency sector. In today’s edition, we unpack five major stories that illuminate trends in funding, sustainability, payment innovation, banking collaborations, and technical interoperability—all vital signposts for developers, investors, and Web3 enthusiasts. Here’s what’s on the docket:
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Camp Network’s New IP-Focused Testnet
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Blockchain for Sustainable Packaging
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Meta’s Blockchain-Based Payment System Plans
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Mocse Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Innovation Program
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Apex Fusion on the Urgency of Blockchain Defragmentation
Through concise reporting, opinion-driven analysis, and SEO-optimized insights—featuring keywords like blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, DeFi, and NFTs—we’ll explore how these developments shape the next wave of decentralized finance, enterprise adoption, and mass onboarding.
1. Camp Network Launches Testnet for IP-Focused Blockchain
What Happened:
Camp Network has unveiled its long-anticipated testnet following a $30 million funding round led by leading crypto VCs. This new network is tailored for intellectual property (IP) asset tokenization, aiming to streamline rights management and royalty payments via smart contracts.
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Technical Highlights:
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Modular Consensus: Hybrid PoS/PoA consensus that allows IP rightsholders to validate transactions.
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On-Chain Licensing: Smart contracts enabling programmable licensing terms, automated royalty splits, and revocable access controls.
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Interoperability: Bridges to Ethereum and Polygon enable seamless asset transfers and liquidity provisioning.
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Analysis & Implications:
By focusing on IP tokenization, Camp Network addresses a glaring gap in current NFT platforms, which often lack robust legal-framework integration. This specialization could catalyze:
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New Revenue Models: Musicians, authors, and inventors can fractionalize royalties, unlocking liquidity and democratizing investment in creative works.
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Institutional Adoption: Traditional publishers and studios may pilot tokenized licensing, accelerating blockchain’s entrée into regulated industries.
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Secondary Markets: With on-chain licensing data, marketplaces can enforce provenance and anti-fraud measures more effectively.
Camp Network’s testnet success will hinge on developer tooling, legal partnerships, and gas-fee economics. Should it deliver a smooth UX and clear ROI for rightsholders, it could set a new standard for Web3 IP infrastructure.
Source: The Block
2. Blockchain as a Sustainable Packaging Game-Changer
What Happened:
A recent report explores how blockchain can revolutionize sustainable packaging by delivering end-to-end supply-chain transparency. The solution combines on-chain tracking of materials, IoT sensor data for carbon footprint measurement, and tokenized incentives for recycling.
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Key Components:
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Immutable Traceability: Each packaging component is logged on a public ledger, enabling consumers to verify sustainable sourcing.
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Carbon Credit Tokens: Brands earn tokenized credits when they hit recycling targets, tradable on carbon-market DAOs.
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Consumer-Facing Apps: QR-code scanning interfaces reveal environmental impact metrics and reward programs.
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Analysis & Implications:
Integrating blockchain with sustainable packaging tackles greenwashing and fragmented reporting. The ability to tie physical materials to on-chain records introduces:
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Enhanced Accountability: Brands face real-time public scrutiny of ESG claims, improving trust and regulatory compliance.
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Market Mechanisms: Carbon credit tokens linking packaging to broader DeFi ecosystems incentivize circular economy behaviors.
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Consumer Engagement: NFTs or loyalty tokens tied to sustainable purchases could accelerate brand loyalty in eco-conscious demographics.
This convergence of blockchain, IoT, and token economics exemplifies how decentralized technologies can underpin not only financial systems but also planetary stewardship.
Source: Yahoo Finance
3. Meta Plans New Blockchain-Based Payment System
What Happened:
Meta is reportedly developing a blockchain-powered payment network to underpin its digital wallet ambitions, aiming to facilitate low-fee remittances, in-app purchases, and peer-to-peer transfers across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
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Proposed Features:
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Cross-Border Settlements: Utilizing stablecoins pegged to major fiat currencies to avoid volatility.
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Layer-2 Scalability: Built atop an Ethereum Layer-2 or a proprietary chain to ensure sub-second confirmation times and minimal fees.
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Regulatory Compliance: On-chain KYC/AML checks integrated via permissioned sidechains.
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Analysis & Implications:
Meta’s push into blockchain payments could reshape the competitive landscape:
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Crypto On-Ramp: With 3 billion+ monthly users, built-in wallet functionality could massively expand mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.
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Disintermediation Risk: Traditional payment processors and remittance services face margin compression as Meta internalizes transaction flows.
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Regulatory Scrutiny: Centralized control of a global payments network raises data-privacy and antitrust questions, likely attracting significant oversight.
If Meta balances decentralization ethos with compliance demands, it could serve as a blueprint for other Big Tech firms eyeing Web3 integration.
Source: Dig.watch
4. Mocse Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
What Happened:
Mocse Credit Union has signed on to Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program, a consortium designed to accelerate pilot projects in tokenized lending, fractional deposits, and programmable savings accounts.
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Program Benefits:
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Sandbox Environment: Regulatory-compliant testbeds for tokenized asset experiments.
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API Integrations: Plug-and-play modules for KYC, smart-contract auditing, and fiat-crypto on-ramps.
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Co-Innovation Workshops: Joint labs with fellow financial institutions and DeFi projects.
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Analysis & Implications:
This partnership signals the banking sector’s growing willingness to explore blockchain beyond hype:
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Tokenized Deposits: By issuing interest-bearing stablecoin equivalents, credit unions can attract a new demographic of digitally native savers.
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Risk Management: Sandboxed pilots allow institutions to evaluate smart-contract risks without exposing core systems.
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Interoperable Finance: Aligning legacy banking with DeFi rails can unlock hybrid products—e.g., flash loans collateralized by insured deposits.
Such collaborations could spearhead a wave of embedded finance offerings, blurring the lines between centralized and decentralized banking infrastructures.
Source: Newswire
5. Apex Fusion: Defragmenting Blockchain for Mass Adoption
What Happened:
In an op-ed, Apex Fusion argues that blockchain interoperability and defragmentation are critical prerequisites for mainstream Web3 uptake. The piece advocates standardized cross-chain messaging protocols, unified identity layers, and aggregated liquidity pools.
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Core Proposals:
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Protocol Neutral Messaging: A universal middleware to transmit value and data across disparate chains.
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Decentralized Identity (DID): A shared credential framework enabling seamless dApp logins without wallet-hopping.
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Liquidity Hubs: Cross-chain Automated Market Makers (AMMs) that pool assets to reduce slippage and gas friction.
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Analysis & Implications:
A fragmented blockchain ecosystem hinders user experience and developer efficiency:
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Onboarding Friction: New users face wallet complexity, chain-switching hassles, and inconsistent UX across apps.
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Capital Inefficiency: Isolated liquidity silos lead to higher trading costs and limit DeFi yield optimization.
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Developer Overhead: Building multichain dApps requires fragmented toolkits and disparate security audits.
Solving these challenges through interoperable frameworks will be pivotal for DeFi, NFT, and enterprise Web3 solutions to scale beyond niche audiences. Apex Fusion’s recommendations may inform upcoming standards efforts by bodies like the Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN).
Source: Euro Weekly News
Conclusion
Today’s blockchain developments reflect a maturing industry at the crossroads of innovation and integration:
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Specialized Networks: Camp Network’s IP testnet showcases niche use-cases driving targeted blockchain deployments.
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Sustainability & Token Economics: Linking environmental impact to on-chain incentives demonstrates blockchain’s potential in non-financial arenas.
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Big Tech Entry: Meta’s payment ambitions could accelerate global crypto adoption while raising regulatory stakes.
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Banking Collaboration: Programs like Metal Blockchain’s underscore financial institutions’ appetite for safe, regulated Web3 experimentation.
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Interoperability Imperative: As Apex Fusion highlights, defragmentation and cross-chain standards are essential for seamless UX and liquidity flow.
As blockchain weaves deeper into finance, supply chains, and digital ecosystems, the future hinges on striking the right balance between decentralization, compliance, and user-centric design. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines where we continue to chronicle the pulse of Web3 innovation.
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Bitget Blockchain4Youth sostiene l’innovazione del Web3 e dell’IA all’hackathon “Build with AI” di Google Developer Group
Bitget, società Web3 e uno dei principali exchange di criptovalute, ha ottenuto un riscontro significativo in occasione del recente hackathon “Build with AI”, tenutosi dal 2 al 5 maggio 2025 presso la Constructor University. Spingendosi oltre la semplice sponsorizzazione, l’iniziativa Blockchain4Youth di Bitget ha coinvolto attivamente più di 130 studenti di talento.
L’evento, organizzato dai Google Developer Groups (GDG) on Campus, ha offerto a Bitget uno spazio dinamico per entrare in contatto diretto con gli innovatori tecnologici di nuova generazione. Nel corso di una presentazione dedicata, è stato introdotto il programma Blockchain4Youth Builder, che mostra l’impegno di Bitget nel formare giovani talenti all’interno dello spazio del Web3. Questa partecipazione evidenzia l’approccio lungimirante di Bitget nell’integrare la formazione in materia di blockchain con i settori emergenti come l’IA, riconoscendo il loro potenziale combinato.
Gli studenti hanno lavorato alla creazione di modelli basati sull’IA e di prodotti in fase iniziale utilizzando gli strumenti avanzati di Google, mentre la presenza di Bitget ha offerto una prospettiva unica su come la blockchain possa migliorare ed essere integrata nelle soluzioni di IA. Questa interazione con il mondo reale ha fornito preziose indicazioni agli studenti, colmando il gap tra conoscenze teoriche e applicazione pratica all’interno del panorama tecnologico in rapida evoluzione.
“La formazione rimane un principio fondamentale della nostra missione e, attraverso iniziative come Blockchain4Youth, intendiamo fornire alle nuove generazioni le competenze necessarie non solo per esplorare, ma anche per plasmare attivamente questo settore dinamico”, ha commentato Vugar Usi Zade, COO di Bitget. “Collaborare con comunità come il Google Developer Group offre una base preziosa per connettersi con talenti di spicco e aiutarli nel percorso di utilizzo della blockchain per creare soluzioni di impatto. Blockchain4Youth continuerà a espandere la sua portata, favorendo la crescita dei futuri leader del Web3 in grado di cogliere le numerose opportunità offerte da questa tecnologia”.
Il coinvolgimento mostrato all’hackathon “Build with AI” di GDG è un elemento chiave del più ampio programma Blockchain4Youth di Bitget, l’iniziativa aziendale dedicata alla Responsabilità Sociale d’Impresa (RSI). Questo programma mira a favorire la prossima generazione di leader Web3 attraverso opportunità formative ed esperienze pratiche.
Tra le iniziative più recenti del programma Blockchain4Youth c’è il lancio del Graduate Program di Bitget, concepito per reclutare i migliori laureati nel settore blockchain e Web3. Inoltre, l’espansione del programma Bitget Builders continua a fornire agli individui più promettenti del Web3 un’esperienza diretta attraverso gli eventi offline, i programmi formativi e la crescita strategica della community.
A proposito di Bitget
Fondata nel 2018, Bitget è una società Web3 tra i principali exchange di criptovalute al mondo. Con oltre 100 milioni di utenti in più di 150 Paesi e aree geografiche, l’exchange Bitget si impegna ad aiutare gli utenti a fare trading in modo più smart con la sua pionieristica funzione di copy trading e altre soluzioni di trading.
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