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LIQUID META ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

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Liquid Meta Capital Holdings Ltd. (“Liquid Meta” or the “Company“) (NEO: LIQD) (FRANKFURT: N5F), a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company focused on bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, today announced the financial results for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2022. All amounts are expressed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights (Three months ended February 28, 2022)

  • Revenue of $1,108,946
  • Net loss of $4,539,656
  • Net loss of $1,025,050, excluding share-based compensation and listing expenses
  • As at February 28, 2022, the Company had total assets of $26,558,562

Management Commentary

Jonathan Wiesblatt, CEO commented, “Since our public launch in December 2021, our team has made important strides toward the achievement of Liquid Meta’s core objective – the development of the proprietary terminal platform MetaBridge technology. During the quarter, the Company developed and implemented several important MetaBridge modules, which are currently being used in our daily liquidity mining operations. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, we announced the addition of an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO), which we expect will accelerate the building of critical applications and development protocols for the commercialization of our platform.”

Mr. Wiesblatt continued, “As we continue to build MetaBridge, our team is committed to deploying capital in a prudent manner to maintain balance sheet strength, build shareholder value and ensure the ability to accelerate our core technology roadmap. Liquid Meta has successfully deployed the capital on its balance sheet across a select group of blockchains, DeFi applications (Dapps) and liquidity pools (LPs). Our all-weather liquidity mining strategy has generated consistent daily revenue despite elevated volatility in the crypto market during the fiscal third quarter. I am pleased to report that in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, Liquid Meta generated revenue of $1.1 million on its capital base, which was only fully deployed for two months of the quarter. 2022 will be an important year for Liquid Meta as the team continues to build what we believe will be the premier gateway for institutional access to DeFi.”

January was one of the most volatile months in recent years across all risky assets including cryptocurrencies and adjacent crypto markets like DeFi. During the month of January, certain crypto assets including the largest crypto tokens BTC and ETH lost ~20% and 30% of their value during the month. A basket of layer 1 tokens that Liquid Meta uses in its staking and liquidity mining operations lost an average of 42% in the month of January. Although global asset values plummeted during January including most crypto tokens, Liquid Meta was able to preserve its balance sheet through an active hedging program, a diversified liquidity mining strategy, and limited exposure to unhedged assets. The overall impact to Liquid Meta’s balance sheet was less than 2% of total assets deployed. Furthermore, market conditions normalized in the second half of February and March, with yields on the portfolio rising to pre-January levels.

At its core, Liquid Meta is building a technology-enabled liquidity mining company focused on the next generation of blockchain-based protocols, platforms, and applications. Liquid Meta has assembled a comprehensive engineering team that is building proprietary technology in order to access, automate, and operate across a variety of DeFi protocols and applications at scale, which can then be used to onboard third-party capital, or be licensed as software to institutional investors. Major attributes of Meta Bridge include asset monitoring, performance analysis, reporting & accounting, pre-trade compliance and network security.

One of Liquid Meta’s key priorities for 2022 is to advance and commercialize a technology stack specifically developed for institutional investors to access DeFi. During the third quarter, Liquid Meta made substantial progress towards achieving this goal by strengthening the engineering team, and subsequent to quarter end, the Company appointed Daniel Opperman as CTO to oversee the build of development protocols for the commercialization of MetaBridge.

Key Developments – Third Quarter

  • On December 22, 2021, Liquid Meta began trading on the NEO exchange under the symbol LIQD
  • On December 23, 2021, the Company announced the appointment of Stephen Harper and Tom Kang to the Company’s Board of Directors
  • On January 10, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Clara Bullrich to the Company’s Board of Directors
  • On January 13, 2022, the Company announced a partnership with XLD Finance to provide liquidity to XLD’s stablecoin-based ecosystem
  • On January 25, 2022, Liquid Meta announced a partnership with Civic Technologies
  • Liquid Meta has now deployed over US$20 million dollars across various blockchains, Dapps and LPs
  • Incorporated direct node integration to 9 different blockchains on our search engine. These integrations represent the foundations of MetaBridge enabling Liquid Meta to automate our operation and capture DeFi transaction activity. Blockchains include Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, Ronin, Solana, Terra and Arbitrum
  • Developed proprietary applications that capture transaction activity and financial performance across blockchains, Dapps and LPs
  • We have completed the first phase of our comprehensive liquidity mining hedging strategy. Liquid Meta is currently using internally developed software to test and deploy hedging strategies across different tokens and market environments. We continue to deploy more of these technologies across a greater number of liquidity pools (LPs)

Outlook

  • Over the next 12-months Liquid Meta will be focused on advancing the development of tools and software products for the commercialization of MetaBridge. and scaling its liquidity mining operation
  • Liquid Meta has now deployed greater than $20.0 million of liquidity across DeFi. The additional capital deployed is expected to produce daily revenue that will exceed the run rates produced in the Q3 results
  • Will focus on developing partnership opportunities across DeFi

Update on Ronin Network

As previously disclosed, Liquid Meta has provided liquidity to an LP on a decentralized exchange (DEX) that exists on the Ronin Network, and which is interconnected to the bridge that experienced the security breach. The Company is pleased to share that this DEX has now been restored and reopened following an update by Sky Mavis and the Ronin team. LPs such as Liquid Meta are now able to freely and securely enter or exit the DEX.

On April 6, 2022Sky Mavis announced that it has raised a US$150M funding round to reimburse user funds affected by the Ronin Network breach. Led by crypto exchange Binance, this combined with Sky Mavis and Axie balance sheet funds, should ensure that all users are reimbursed. The Ronin Network bridge will open once it has undergone a security upgrade and several audits, which can take several weeks. In the meantime, Binance is supporting the Ronin Network by providing ETH withdrawals and deposits for Axie Infinity users, allowing most of them to operate freely. Further updates from the Ronin Network can be followed here.

“We are pleased to share that the DEX with approximately $2 million dollars of Liquid Meta’s funds has now been fully restored and we are now able to access funds and continue to mine our liquidity position. At Liquid Meta, we remain cognizant of the risks within the digital currency industry and have in place a robust set of criteria we utilize to select Dapps and LPs where we deploy our liquidity. These include a thorough analysis, overview of teams, founders of the exchange, audited Dapps, Total Value Locked (TVL) on platform, liquidity as well as the quality of networks and blockchains, among others,” commented Mr. Wiesblatt.

Liquid Meta is focused on the DeFi segment of the digital asset ecosystem through its liquidity mining business. Every time a transaction occurs within the LP, the protocol generates a service fee for the transaction, a portion of which is distributed to liquidity providers in the form of fees for providing a service to the protocol. Additionally, in some cases, liquidity miners can also earn protocol reward tokens by protocols and applications, which are offered as incentives and additional revenue generating opportunities for liquidity miners for interacting and providing liquidity to various protocols.

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Anticipated Return of $9B Mt. Gox-era Bitcoin May Spur Market Anxiety

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The anticipated return of $9 billion worth of Bitcoin from the Mt. Gox era has the potential to stir anxiety within the cryptocurrency market. This significant influx of Bitcoin, which has been tied up since the collapse of the Mt. Gox exchange in 2014, raises questions about its potential impact on market dynamics and investor sentiment.

The return of these long-dormant Bitcoin holdings may lead to increased volatility and uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market. Market participants are likely to closely monitor the movement of these funds and assess their potential impact on Bitcoin prices and overall market stability.

Additionally, the large-scale return of Bitcoin from the Mt. Gox era may trigger concerns about potential selling pressure and its effect on market liquidity. Investors may anticipate fluctuations in Bitcoin prices as these funds are reintroduced into the market and traded.

Furthermore, the return of these Bitcoin holdings highlights the ongoing legal and regulatory challenges associated with the Mt. Gox saga. The resolution of this long-standing issue could have far-reaching implications for investor confidence and the perception of security within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Overall, the anticipated return of $9 billion worth of Bitcoin from the Mt. Gox era has the potential to evoke anxiety among market participants and prompt heightened scrutiny of market dynamics. As the cryptocurrency market braces for this significant development, it remains to be seen how it will navigate the potential challenges and opportunities presented by the return of these funds.

Source: blockchain.news

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Binance Faces Lawsuit in Canada for Selling Crypto Derivative Products Without Registration

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Binance is currently embroiled in a legal dispute in Canada over allegations of selling cryptocurrency derivative products without proper registration. This lawsuit underscores the regulatory challenges facing the cryptocurrency exchange in various jurisdictions.

The lawsuit accuses Binance of offering crypto derivative products to Canadian investors without obtaining the necessary registration from Canadian securities regulators. This legal action highlights the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements in the cryptocurrency industry, particularly concerning the sale of derivative products.

Binance’s legal woes in Canada reflect broader concerns about regulatory compliance and investor protection within the cryptocurrency sector. As authorities worldwide increase scrutiny of cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, companies like Binance face mounting legal and regulatory challenges.

The outcome of this lawsuit could have significant implications for Binance and the broader cryptocurrency industry in Canada. Depending on the court’s ruling, it could lead to increased regulatory oversight and stricter enforcement measures for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

In response to the lawsuit, Binance has stated that it is committed to compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates. However, the outcome of this legal dispute will likely shape the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada and influence their future operations and compliance efforts.

Source: blockchain.news

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Cardano Foundation Launches PRAGMA: A New Chapter in Open-Source Blockchain Development

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The Cardano Foundation has announced the launch of Pragma, marking a significant milestone in open-source blockchain development. Pragma aims to revolutionize Cardano by enhancing its infrastructure through innovative open-source projects.

Pragma represents a new chapter in the evolution of Cardano, focusing on improving its underlying infrastructure and expanding its capabilities. The initiative underscores the Cardano Foundation’s commitment to fostering innovation and driving progress within the blockchain ecosystem.

By leveraging open-source projects, Pragma seeks to enhance Cardano’s functionality and scalability, paving the way for broader adoption and increased utility. These efforts are expected to unlock new opportunities for developers and users alike, further cementing Cardano’s position as a leading blockchain platform.

Pragma’s launch highlights the ongoing evolution of Cardano and its commitment to pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology. Through collaborative open-source development, Pragma aims to address key challenges and drive continuous improvement within the Cardano ecosystem.

The Cardano Foundation’s announcement of Pragma signals a significant step forward in its mission to build a decentralized and sustainable blockchain infrastructure. With Pragma, Cardano is poised to embark on a new era of innovation and growth, setting the stage for a future of unprecedented possibilities in blockchain development.

Source: cryptonews.com

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