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BTQ Unveils Breakthrough Research on Quantum Energy Advantage

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: BTQ Technologies Corp. has published groundbreaking research highlighting the "Quantum Energy Advantage," focusing on quantum computing's ability to significantly reduce energy consumption, beyond its well-known speed capabilities.

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  • Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: BTQ Technologies Corp. has published groundbreaking research highlighting the "Quantum Energy Advantage," focusing on quantum computing's ability to significantly reduce energy consumption, beyond its well-known speed capabilities.
  • Quantum Proof-of-Work: The research showcases a quantum proof-of-work (QPoW) algorithm that leverages quantum computing for blockchain technology, offering a practical solution to significantly lower the energy demands of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, thus addressing environmental concerns.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company" or "BTQ") (NEO CA: BTQ) (OTCQX: BTQQF) (FSE: NG3), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce groundbreaking research findings that redefine the energy efficiency paradigm in quantum computing.
  • This significant advancement, discussed in an insightful blog post, introduces the concept of " Quantum Energy Advantage ," shifting the narrative from quantum computing's speed capabilities to its potential in reducing energy consumption.

YOOBIC Bolsters C-Suite Leadership with Appointment of Noreen Allen as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YOOBIC, the AI-powered frontline employee experience platform, today announced the strategic appointment of Noreen Allen as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Allen brings over two decades of experience in driving marketing success for high-growth B2B technology companies. In her new role, she will lead YOOBIC's global marketing strategy, focusing on accelerating growth, global brand awareness, and market expansion.

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YOOBIC , the AI-powered frontline employee experience platform, today announced the strategic appointment of Noreen Allen as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
  • Allen brings over two decades of experience in driving marketing success for high-growth B2B technology companies.
  • In her new role, she will lead YOOBIC's global marketing strategy, focusing on accelerating growth, global brand awareness, and market expansion.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Noreen to YOOBIC's executive leadership team," said Fabrice Haiat, CEO and co-founder of YOOBIC.

BTQ Technologies Announces Christopher Tam as Featured Speaker at ETHTaipei

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

BTQ Technologies at EthTaipei: BTQ Technologies Corp. announces that Christopher Tam, Head of Partnerships, will be a featured speaker at ETHTaipei, where he will discuss transitioning Ethereum towards quantum resistance, addressing the impacts and challenges posed by quantum technologies on digital currencies.

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  • BTQ Technologies at EthTaipei: BTQ Technologies Corp. announces that Christopher Tam, Head of Partnerships, will be a featured speaker at ETHTaipei, where he will discuss transitioning Ethereum towards quantum resistance, addressing the impacts and challenges posed by quantum technologies on digital currencies.
  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company" or "BTQ") (NEO: BTQ) (OTCQX: BTQQF) (FSE: NG3), a global quantum technology company focused on securing mission-critical networks, is pleased to announce that Christopher Tam, Head of Partnerships at BTQ, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming ETHTaipei event.
  • In his session, Mr. Tam will explore the complex realm of quantum technologies and their implications for Ethereum and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
  • By participating at ETHTaipei, BTQ Technologies reaffirms its commitment to advancing blockchain security and underscores the critical need for quantum preparedness within the digital currency landscape.

DeFi Technologies to Join Coinbase and Grayscale in Upcoming Panel Discussion at Bitcoin Investor Day, Moderated by Anthony Pompliano

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

DeFi Technologies will be represented by Russell Starr, Head of Capital Markets at DeFi Technologies, who will participate in a panel alongside Zach Pandl, Managing Director of Research at Grayscale, and Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional.

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  • DeFi Technologies will be represented by Russell Starr, Head of Capital Markets at DeFi Technologies, who will participate in a panel alongside Zach Pandl, Managing Director of Research at Grayscale, and Brett Tejpaul, Head of Coinbase Institutional.
  • The discussion will be moderated by Anthony Pompliano.
  • Johan Wattenström, Co-Founder and Board Director of Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, will also be participating in the conference.
  • The Bitcoin Investor Day, orchestrated by Reflexivity Research LLC ("Reflexivity"), aims to assemble hundreds of institutional investors, capital allocators, and forward-thinking entrepreneurs.

YOOBIC Named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- YOOBIC, an AI-powered frontline employee experience platform, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

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  • Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
  • "We're thrilled and humbled to be recognized by Fast Company for our innovations in empowering frontline workers," said Fabrice Haiat, CEO and co-founder of YOOBIC.
  • Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies package is available online , as well as in app form via iTunes, and on newsstands beginning March 26.
  • This event celebrates the Most Innovative Companies honorees and provides an inside look at cutting-edge business trends and what it takes to innovate in 2024.

Abaxx Announces $10 Million Bought Deal Financing

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Monday, March 18, 2024

The Offering is expected to close on or about March 28, 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receiving all necessary regulatory approvals.

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  • The Offering is expected to close on or about March 28, 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including receiving all necessary regulatory approvals.
  • The Offering will be conducted pursuant to the Company's base shelf prospectus dated March 13, 2024 (the "Base Shelf Prospectus").
  • The Base Shelf Prospectus is currently available, and the Prospectus Supplement will be made available, under the Company's profile on SEDAR+  at www.sedarplus.ca .
  • This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States.

DeFi Technologies' Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX Launch the 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).

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  • Launch of 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP: DeFi Technologies Inc. announces a collaborative product from Valour Inc., Bitcoin Suisse AG, and STOXX, offering a diversified investment in top blue-chip digital assets through a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP).
  • This collaboration has been leveraging the unique capabilities and extensive expertise of both Valour and Bitcoin Suisse in the digital asset market.
  • The 1Valour STOXX Bitcoin Suisse Digital Asset Blue Chip ETP is uniquely structured to track the performance of the STOXX Digital Asset Blue Chip X Index.
  • This ETP is the result of a synergistic collaboration between Valour, Bitcoin Suisse, and STOXX, each bringing unique strengths to the table.

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Inc. Reaches a Record of $C838 Million in AUM

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Assets Under Management Growth: Valour has experienced a significant rise in its AUM, reaching a record of C$838 million.

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  • Assets Under Management Growth: Valour has experienced a significant rise in its AUM, reaching a record of C$838 million.
  • Surging Demand for Regulated Digital Asset Products: The surge in AUM highlights robust demand for Valour's comprehensive suite of regulated exchange-traded digital asset products.
  • Recently launched ETPs include Valour Internet Computer (ICP), Valour Ripple (XRP), and Valour Binance (BNB) ETPs.
  • These include Valour Internet Computer ( ICP ) Physical Staking, Valour Ripple ( XRP ), and Valour Binance ( BNB ) ETPs.

Hiring Confidence Dips as Employers Weather Economic Headwinds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) stands at +22% for Q2, down -2% year-over-year and -4% from Q1. The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.

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  • The survey found the IT sector has the highest hiring Outlook globally, followed by Financials & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
  • MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024.
  • The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.
  • Employers in the U.S. (+34%) reported the strongest hiring intentions, followed by Canada (+22%), and Puerto Rico (+14%).

Abaxx Prepares Exchange Opening Sequence and Final Notices

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Monday, March 11, 2024

TORONTO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (NEO:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”), the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, announces the initiation of the final exchange trading launch sequence for Abaxx Exchange and Clearinghouse to open the market in each of its commodity futures contracts.

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  • TORONTO, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc. (NEO:ABXX)(OTCQX:ABXXF) (“Abaxx” or the “Company”), a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of Abaxx Singapore Pte Ltd. (“Abaxx Singapore”), the owner of Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse (individually, “Abaxx Exchange” and “Abaxx Clearing”), and producer of the SmarterMarkets™ Podcast, announces the initiation of the final exchange trading launch sequence for Abaxx Exchange and Clearinghouse to open the market in each of its commodity futures contracts.
  • Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing will request approval from their respective Boards of Directors to provide final notices to open Abaxx markets pending the near-term finalization of a third clearing member application approval.
  • Pending final notices, Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing will open with three approved clearing members, while additional clearing firms onboard through these clearing members or via applications as direct members of Abaxx Clearing.
  • Barring any unanticipated regulatory concerns in the final notice period, Abaxx Exchange and Abaxx Clearing will be operational and markets open.