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Goldman Sachs Sees Dramatic Surge In Crypto Trading By 2025: How high can Ethereum and Meme Moguls go?

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In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, Goldman Sachs is positioning itself for a significant increase in the trading volumes of blockchain-based assets by 2025. As traditional financial institutions increasingly integrate these innovative technologies, the focus is also on the broader implications for the entire crypto market. It includes Ethereum (ETH) and emerging players like Meme Moguls. >>Buy Meme Moguls Today<< Ethereum (ETH): Ready for Significant Growth Amidst Market Optimism Ethereum (ETH), the blockchain platform known for its versatility and smart contract capabilities, is currently trading at $2,287.97, marking an 11.94% increase over the past month. This recent uptick is part of a larger trend that reflects the growing interest and confidence in Ethereum's potential. With a market capitalization of $275,034,309,519, Ethereum commands a significant presence in the cryptocurrency world. Experts and market analysts are bullish about Ethereum's future, forecasting a continual rise in its value. By the end of 2023, the average price prediction for Ethereum stands at $1,840, with some experts even suggesting a peak price of $1,932 within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, predictions for 2025 and 2030 are even more optimistic, with estimated values reaching $5,824 and $14,411. These forecasts are not mere speculations but are backed by Ethereum's intrinsic value and its expanding network, which keeps attracting more users and developers. The growing interest in Ethereum is fueled by its unique attributes, including its transition to Ethereum 2.0, which promises increased scalability, security, and sustainability. As more institutions and investors turn their attention to Ethereum, its role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the broader blockchain ecosystem is expected to grow exponentially. Meme Moguls: A Game-Changer in the Crypto Play-to-Earn Space Meme Moguls is revolutionizing the meme coin sector, transcending beyond the usual hype-driven tokens. With its P2E (Play-to-Earn) model, built on the Ethereum blockchain, Meme Moguls is more than just a meme coin; it's an opportunity to build wealth while having fun. The project's utility token, $MGLS, serves a dual purpose, acting as both an in-game currency and a governance token within the Meme Moguls ecosystem. The platform offers a unique simulated investing game, where users start with $100,000 in virtual cash to build their portfolios. This feature is not just about virtual gains; players can convert their simulated profits into real, cashable returns. Additionally, Meme Moguls offers exciting trading tournaments, both free and paid, providing opportunities to win cash prizes and coveted meme collectibles like Dogecoin and Pepe. But the appeal of Meme Moguls extends beyond gaming. In the emerging Moguls World metaverse, users can mine tokens, join liquidity pools, and engage in staking. By staking their $MGLS tokens, players earn rewards proportional to their share in the staking pool, enhancing the potential for substantial earnings. As Meme Moguls ventures into its presale stage, analysts project a 100x return ($0.19) in the first year for $MGLS holders, making it an enticing opportunity for early investors. With a total supply of 3 billion $MGLS tokens and a starting price of just $0.0019, this project represents a pioneering approach in the crypto space. Investors and enthusiasts looking for a unique blend of fun and financial potential need to look no further than Meme Moguls. For more information about the Meme Moguls (MGLS) presale: Website: https://mememoguls.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/meme_moguls Contact Details Total Media Solutions media@Totalsolutionspr.io

December 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

CES 2024: SPARK Microsystems to Demonstrate High-Performance Wireless Technology for Gaming and Audio Gear

SPARK Microsystems

SPA RK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, will be on hand to welcome attendees at the upcoming CES 2024. From January 9-12, visitors can experience the future of wireless technology for high-performance gaming and audio devices in the company’s exclusive Palazzo Suite. SPARK Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology outperforms legacy Bluetooth and proprietary 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, delivering high data rates, ultra-low latency and precise positioning/ranging – all with extremely low power consumption. At this year's CES, SPARK is set to showcase a range of groundbreaking capabilities based on SPARK UWB wireless technology, including: High-Fidelity Audio: Experience pristine, lossless sound with SPARK UWB Audio technology. It delivers high data throughput and exceptionally low latency of just 5ms to enable uncompromised, uncompressed audio and precise audio-video synchronization that redefines the standards of wireless audio quality. High-Performance Gaming: Gamers rejoice! SPARK is demonstrating ultra-responsive gaming mice and keyboards delivering polling rate performance up to 8,000 Hz, and 150 microseconds latency data transfer to complement the polling rate. This ensures that gamers stay perfectly in sync with the on-screen action for faster responsiveness and superior gaming performance. Next-Generation IoT Features: Discover SPARK's latest innovations in IoT, which include presence detection for applications such as access control, individual & asset tracking, and nearness detection. The integration of various sensors creates wireless solutions with very low energy consumption, opening the door to various harvesting systems and paving the way for smarter and more efficient infrastructure. Join SPARK at CES 2024 to experience these exciting innovations first-hand. Please contact spark@rainierco.com to schedule a meeting. About SPARK Microsystems SPARK Microsystems is building next generation short-range wireless communication devices. SPARK provides high data rate and very low latency wireless communication links at an ultra-low power profile, making it ideal for personal area networks (PANs) used in mobile, consumer and IoT-connected products. Leveraging patented technologies, SPARK Microsystems strives to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries from a wide range of applications while delivering a wired-like performance. For more information, please visit www.sparkmicro.com. Contact Details Jenna Beaucage +1 508-340-6851 jbeaucage@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.sparkmicro.com

December 19, 2023 09:50 AM Eastern Standard Time

CES 2024 : SPARK Microsystems fera la démonstration d'une technologie sans fil haute performance pour les jeux vidéo et l'équipement audio

SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems, une entreprise canadienne de semi-conducteurs spécialisée dans les communications sans fil à courte portée de nouvelle génération, sera sur place pour accueillir les participants au prochain CES 2024. Du 9 au 12 janvier, les visiteurs pourront découvrir l'avenir de la technologie sans fil pour les jeux vidéo et les appareils audio haute performance dans la suite Palazzo exclusive de l'entreprise. La technologie sans fil à bande ultra-large (UWB) de SPARK surpasse la connectivité Bluetooth traditionnelle et la connectivité Wi-Fi propriétaire 2,4 GHz, offrant des débits de données élevés, une latence ultra-faible et un positionnement/une portée précis(e), le tout avec une consommation d'énergie extrêmement faible. À l'occasion du CES de cette année, SPARK va présenter une série de fonctionnalités révolutionnaires basées sur la technologie sans fil UWB de SPARK, notamment: - Audio haute-fidélité: La technologie SPARK UWB Audio permet de bénéficier d'un son pur et sans perte. Elle offre un débit de données élevé et une latence exceptionnellement faible de seulement 5 ms pour permettre un son non compressé, sans compromis et une synchronisation audio-vidéo précise qui redéfinit les normes de qualité audio sans fil. - Jeux vidéo haute performance: Les joueurs pourront se réjouir! SPARK présente des souris et des claviers de jeu ultra-réactifs offrant une fréquence d'interrogation allant jusqu'à 8 000 Hz et un transfert de données avec une latence de 150 microsecondes pour compléter la fréquence d'interrogation. Les joueurs restent ainsi parfaitement synchronisés avec l'action à l'écran, pour une réactivité plus rapide et des performances de jeu supérieures. - Fonctionnalités IoT de nouvelle génération: Découvrez les dernières innovations de SPARK en matière d'IoT, notamment la détection de présence pour des applications telles que le contrôle d'accès, le suivi des personnes et des biens et la détection de proximité. L'intégration de divers capteurs crée des solutions sans fil à très faible consommation d'énergie, ouvrant la voie à divers systèmes de récolte et à des infrastructures plus intelligentes et plus efficaces. Rejoignez SPARK au CES 2024 pour découvrir ces innovations passionnantes. Veuillez contacter spark@rainierco.com pour prendre rendez-vous. À propos de SPARK Microsystems SPARK Microsystems construit la prochaine génération de dispositifs de communication sans fil à courte portée. SPARK UWB fournit des liens de communication sans fil à haut débit et à très faible latence avec un profil de puissance ultra-faible, ce qui en fait la solution idéale pour les réseaux personnels (PAN) utilisés dans les produits mobiles, grand public et connectés à l’IoT. S’appuyant sur des technologies brevetées, SPARK Microsystems s’efforce de minimiser et, à terme, d’éliminer les fils et les batteries d’un large éventail d’applications. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter www.sparkmicro.com Contact Details Jenna Beaucage +1 508-340-6851 jbeaucage@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.sparkmicro.com

December 19, 2023 09:47 AM Eastern Standard Time

CES 2024 : SPARK Microsystems fera la démonstration d'une technologie sans fil haute performance pour les jeux vidéo et l'équipement audio

SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems, une entreprise canadienne de semi-conducteurs spécialisée dans les communications sans fil à courte portée de nouvelle génération, sera sur place pour accueillir les participants au prochain CES 2024. Du 9 au 12 janvier, les visiteurs pourront découvrir l'avenir de la technologie sans fil pour les jeux vidéo et les appareils audio haute performance dans la suite Palazzo exclusive de l'entreprise. La technologie sans fil à bande ultra-large (UWB) de SPARK surpasse la connectivité Bluetooth traditionnelle et la connectivité Wi-Fi propriétaire 2,4 GHz, offrant des débits de données élevés, une latence ultra-faible et un positionnement/une portée précis(e), le tout avec une consommation d'énergie extrêmement faible. À l'occasion du CES de cette année, SPARK va présenter une série de fonctionnalités révolutionnaires basées sur la technologie sans fil UWB de SPARK, notamment: - Audio haute-fidélité: La technologie SPARK UWB Audio permet de bénéficier d'un son pur et sans perte. Elle offre un débit de données élevé et une latence exceptionnellement faible de seulement 5 ms pour permettre un son non compressé, sans compromis et une synchronisation audio-vidéo précise qui redéfinit les normes de qualité audio sans fil. - Jeux vidéo haute performance: Les joueurs pourront se réjouir! SPARK présente des souris et des claviers de jeu ultra-réactifs offrant une fréquence d'interrogation allant jusqu'à 8 000 Hz et un transfert de données avec une latence de 150 microsecondes pour compléter la fréquence d'interrogation. Les joueurs restent ainsi parfaitement synchronisés avec l'action à l'écran, pour une réactivité plus rapide et des performances de jeu supérieures. - Fonctionnalités IoT de nouvelle génération: Découvrez les dernières innovations de SPARK en matière d'IoT, notamment la détection de présence pour des applications telles que le contrôle d'accès, le suivi des personnes et des biens et la détection de proximité. L'intégration de divers capteurs crée des solutions sans fil à très faible consommation d'énergie, ouvrant la voie à divers systèmes de récolte et à des infrastructures plus intelligentes et plus efficaces. Rejoignez SPARK au CES 2024 pour découvrir ces innovations passionnantes. Veuillez contacter spark@rainierco.com pour prendre rendez-vous. À propos de SPARK Microsystems SPARK Microsystems construit la prochaine génération de dispositifs de communication sans fil à courte portée. SPARK UWB fournit des liens de communication sans fil à haut débit et à très faible latence avec un profil de puissance ultra-faible, ce qui en fait la solution idéale pour les réseaux personnels (PAN) utilisés dans les produits mobiles, grand public et connectés à l’IoT. S’appuyant sur des technologies brevetées, SPARK Microsystems s’efforce de minimiser et, à terme, d’éliminer les fils et les batteries d’un large éventail d’applications. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter www.sparkmicro.com Contact Details Jenna Beaucage +1 508-340-6851 jbeaucage@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.sparkmicro.com

December 19, 2023 09:41 AM Eastern Standard Time

CES 2024: SPARK Microsystems to Demonstrate High-Performance Wireless Technology for Gaming and Audio Gear

SPARK Microsystems

SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, will be on hand to welcome attendees at the upcoming CES 2024. From January 9-12, visitors can experience the future of wireless technology for high-performance gaming and audio devices in the company’s exclusive Palazzo Suite. SPARK Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology outperforms legacy Bluetooth and proprietary 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, delivering high data rates, ultra-low latency and precise positioning/ranging – all with extremely low power consumption. At this year's CES, SPARK is set to showcase a range of groundbreaking capabilities based on SPARK UWB wireless technology, including: High-Fidelity Audio: Experience pristine, lossless sound with SPARK UWB Audio technology. It delivers high data throughput and exceptionally low latency of just 5ms to enable uncompromised, uncompressed audio and precise audio-video synchronization that redefines the standards of wireless audio quality. High-Performance Gaming: Gamers rejoice! SPARK is demonstrating ultra-responsive gaming mice and keyboards delivering polling rate performance up to 8,000 Hz, and 150 microseconds latency data transfer to complement the polling rate. This ensures that gamers stay perfectly in sync with the on-screen action for faster responsiveness and superior gaming performance. Next-Generation IoT Features: Discover SPARK's latest innovations in IoT, which include presence detection for applications such as access control, individual & asset tracking, and nearness detection. The integration of various sensors creates wireless solutions with very low energy consumption, opening the door to various harvesting systems and paving the way for smarter and more efficient infrastructure. Join SPARK at CES 2024 to experience these exciting innovations first-hand. Please contact spark@rainierco.com to schedule a meeting. About SPARK Microsystems SPARK Microsystems is building next generation short-range wireless communication devices. SPARK provides high data rate and very low latency wireless communication links at an ultra-low power profile, making it ideal for personal area networks (PANs) used in mobile, consumer and IoT-connected products. Leveraging patented technologies, SPARK Microsystems strives to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries from a wide range of applications while delivering a wired-like performance. For more information, please visit www.sparkmicro.com. Contact Details Jenna Beaucage +1 508-340-6851 jbeaucage@rainierco.com Company Website https://www.sparkmicro.com

December 19, 2023 09:37 AM Eastern Standard Time

ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 Launches New Era for ToolsGroup and Its Global Partners

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, welcomed members of its partner ecosystem to the ToolsGroup/Engage Alliances Summit 2023 in Vienna, Austria. The event both reflected and drove the community’s momentum, articulating the company’s progress, expounding on strategic acquisitions and product updates, and continuing to nurture fruitful collaborations. One of the event highlights was the distribution of the ToolsGroup Partner Awards, recognizing partners who exemplify the collaborative mindset and industry expertise that catalyze successful supply chain transformation. “After an exciting period of change and growth, it was wonderful to gather again as a community to discuss the learnings and successes of the past year,” said ToolsGroup CEO, Inna Kuznetsova. “The energy and excitement is palpable as we look ahead to a future brimming with collaborative opportunities. We’re grateful to have such engaged and insightful partners, and together, we look forward to fulfilling our mission to make supply chain a force for good worldwide.” ToolsGroup congratulates the winners of the 2023 ToolsGroup Partner Awards. Global VAR of the Year: Awarded to Optilon for consistently demonstrating tenacity, expertise, and a commendable collaborative spirit. The company exhibits exceptional skill in harnessing ToolsGroup’s solutions and an unwavering commitment to supply chain optimization and operational efficiency. “Our holistic approach helps companies find unique solutions to complex supply chain challenges,” said Richard Barkevall, CEO. “Our 15-year partnership has been integral to the success of our customers, leveraging powerful ToolsGroup technology and our Nordic expertise to maximize business impact for organizations across the region.” Longest-Standing Partner: Awarded to Israel-based Rasner Logistic Software for its profound competence, partnership-driven attitude, and commitment to supply chain excellence. “Our thriving customer base relies on the innovations born of this partnership,” said Amnon Rasner, CEO. “We’re grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing this tradition of mutual respect, collaboration, and innovation.” Best Referral Partner of the Year: Awarded to Italy-based Carpe Diem Valuenet, for driving customer value through their expertise, relationships, and tailored solutions. “Our partnership with ToolsGroup helps us equip our customers with the vital resources and solutions that effect successful supply chains,” said Federico Turco, Board Member. “This accolade reflects our shared mission to maximize value for our clients.” Rookie Partner of the Year: Awarded to one of ToolsGroup’s newest partners, Spain-based Lãberit, for its dedication to enhancing customers’ supply chain performance through technological innovation. “ToolsGroup’s machine learning and Lãberit’s consulting expertise is a powerful combination,” said Pablo Boix, SCM BU Manager. “We’re excited to develop this partnership further, transforming supply chains as we expand into new regions.” Most Challenging Partner Deal: Awarded to NTT DATA and LogicaMatrix for co-navigating one of the year’s most complex deals with finesse and commitment. According to Jukka Korpela, Business Consulting Managing Directors at NTT DATA, “Our membership in the ToolsGroup community empowers us to neutralize supply chain challenges by joining our data-driven strategies with other industry-leading supply chain experts. We’re grateful to ToolsGroup and LogicaMatrix for their collaborative efforts that helped us deliver a powerful solution to the customer.” Manoranjith Pathekkara, Leader, Digital Supply Chains at LogicaMatrix, added: “We are delighted to be part of the ToolsGroup community for the past nine years, contributing to the establishment of ToolsGroup's presence in this region. Our commitment involves delivering powerful, transformative solutions alongside consulting partners like NTT Data and to make significant impact and market reach. This collaborative network serves as a crucial avenue for accumulating and sharing industry expertise, enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions that contribute to our customers' prosperity." Technology Partner of the Year: Awarded to Plannet-Warrant Hub for enabling smart decision-making through collaboration, commitment to innovation, and advanced software solutions. “It’s immensely satisfying to be honored with the Technological Partner of the Year award. This recognition reflects the unwavering commitment and expertise of the entire Plannet team, consistently navigating a path of continuous evolution. For our clients, it reaffirms the exceptional quality of the software solutions we deliver,” said Fabrizio Arnaldi, Head of Sales BU Digital Supply Chain of Plannet-Warrant Hub.” Emerging Market Partner of the Year: Awarded to One Forecast whose tireless dedication to introducing ToolsGroup technology to Australia and the ANZ region has been nothing short of extraordinary. “One Forecast’s drive is to bring our customers’ the world’s leading Supply Chain Planning technology and as such we’re thrilled to work alongside ToolsGroup in Australia and New Zealand,” said Leo van Rensburg, Managing Director One Forecast Pty Ltd. System Integrator of the Year: Awarded to EY for its dedication to leveraging ToolsGroup technology to neutralize the threat of market volatility while enhancing customer satisfaction and profitability. According to Andrea Mariani, Director, “At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. ToolsGroup’s powerful solutions, combined with our business and technological acumen, help us amplify supply chain benefits for companies worldwide, from more resilient business operations to a more robust bottom line.” Additional Resources: For more information on ToolsGroup’s partner program, click HERE. For a list of ToolsGroup’s accolades from customers and analysts alike, click HERE. About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

December 19, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Moomoo Introduces 5.1% APY Cash Sweep Program For U.S. Investors

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By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Moomoo, an investment and trading platform known for its professional-grade tools and investor empowerment philosophy, has recently unveiled an upgrade to its Cash Sweep program. Aimed at U.S. investors, this program allows users to earn passive income on their idle cash with a 5.1% annual percentage yield (APY)*. Empowering Investors Moomoo focuses on providing tools and insights aimed at enhancing the capabilities of investors. The platform offers a variety of professional yet accessible tools designed to be useful for users ranging from beginners to more experienced investors. Moomoo seeks to positions itself as a platform that supports the concept of investing as a long-term endeavor, emphasizing its role that users can engage effectively in investment activities like buying and selling shares and performing various stock analyses. Moomoo’s platform provides real-time market data, free Level 2 data for funded accounts, advanced technical analysis tools and free detailed order book data to help users define and refine their trading strategies. With a mission driven by transparency, innovation and community, Moomoo aims to provide a comprehensive investment experience for individuals at every level of investing expertise. High APY With No Fees to Join At the heart of Moomoo's Cash Sweep program is a competitive APY of up to 5.1% for new and qualified users. This rate is notably higher than what is offered by traditional brokers, such as TD Ameritrade, which provides less than 1% APY as of the date of this article. Moreover, unlike other platforms that might attach various conditions or hidden user fees to their high-yield offerings, Moomoo maintains a transparent and straightforward approach to its cash sweep program. The program is free to join, has no account fees and has no cap on deposit amounts. Flexibility And Ease of Use Flexibility is another cornerstone of the Cash Sweep program. Investors have the freedom to withdraw or invest their funds at any time, meaning there are no lock-up periods for your money like with Certificate of Deposits (CDs), stablecoin staking platforms or the like. This ensures investors can quickly respond to potential market opportunities without affecting their brokerage account's purchasing power. The program is designed for ease of use, with interest accruing daily and being paid monthly, requiring no manual transfers from the users. Security And Peace of Mind Security is a paramount concern for any investor. Recognizing this, Moomoo partners with banks that provide coverage for the swept funds in the Cash Sweep program, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $1 million, subject to FDIC coverage limitations. Here’s how FDIC coverage works for cash sweep accounts and its limitations. When the uninvested cash in an investor’s brokerage account is swept to deposit accounts at Program Banks, it becomes eligible for FDIC insurance up to $1 million or $250,000 per Program Bank, inclusive of any other deposits they may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity, which may impact how much is covered. An investor is responsible for monitoring the total amount of deposits they have with each Program Bank in order to determine the extent of FDIC deposit insurance coverage available to them. MFI is not responsible for any insured or uninsured portion of the Deposit Accounts or any other deposits at the program banks. Moomoo’s Cash Sweep Program Moomoo's Cash Sweep program introduces an inventive approach for U.S. investors to potentially maximize returns on idle cash. With a 5.1% APY, this program seems to stand out as a robust opportunity to generate interest on idle cash. Beyond offering higher yields, this initiative also embodies Moomoo's commitment to transparency, innovation and fostering a sense of community among its users, aligning with its broader mission to redefine the investing experience. Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights. We believe investing is a transformative and long-term journey. That's why moomoo empowers investors with the tools and data they need to help unlock their financial potential today and in the future. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, moomoo is here to power your investment journey. With access to a wide range of both user-friendly and advanced features, including real-time market data, technical analysis tools, and in-depth order book data moomoo users can potentially enhance their trading strategies to pursue their goals. Our mission is built on three core values: transparency, innovation, and community. By using these values to guide us, we deliver a comprehensive investment experience for individuals across all trading levels. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. *Cash Sweep 5.1% APY is only for new & users that meet either qualifying deposit, transfer, or referral requirements. If conditions are not met, the rate is 0.03%. Rate as of 11/9/23 and can change. Terms & conditions apply. The Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI) Cash Sweep Program is a feature of your brokerage account. Interest is earned on the uninvested cash swept from your MFI brokerage account to program banks. Program banks then pay interest on your swept cash, minus any fees paid to MFI. The APY might change at any time at the program banks' or Moomoo Financial's discretion. Additionally, any fees Moomoo Financial receives may vary and is subject to change. Neither Moomoo Financial Inc. nor any of its affiliates are banks. For more information on the cash sweep program, click here. When the uninvested cash in your brokerage account is swept to deposit accounts at program banks, it becomes eligible for FDIC insurance up to $1 million or $250,000 per program bank, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity, which may impact how much is covered. You are responsible for monitoring the total amount of deposits that you have with each Program Bank, in order to determine the extent of FDIC deposit insurance coverage available to you. MFI is not responsible for any insured or uninsured portion of the Deposit Accounts or any other deposits at the program banks. Please note that until funds are swept to a program bank, they are held in your brokerage account which is protected by SIPC. Once funds are swept, they are no longer held in your brokerage account and are not protected by SIPC. However, these funds are eligible for FDIC insurance through the Program Banks subject to FDIC insurance coverage limits. Investing is risky. Moomoo is a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. In the U.S., investment products and services on Moomoo are offered by Moomoo Financial Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Benzinga was commissioned for this article and is not affiliated with the Moomoo app or its affiliated companies. This includes Moomoo Technologies Inc. (MTI) provider of the app and Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI) Member FINRA/SIPC, which offers securities in the U.S. Contact Details Klim Yeeloy kyeeloy@us.moomoo.com Company Website http://www.moomoo.com

December 19, 2023 09:25 AM Eastern Standard Time

Rally Ventures Announces Close of Rally Fund V at $240 Million

Rally Ventures

Rally Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage business technology, today announced the close of Rally Fund V, a $240 million fund to invest in companies bringing innovative approaches to enterprise technology. Fund V will continue Rally Ventures' history of investing in promising early-stage startups, with a strong focus on companies operating in the fields of AI/ML, cybersecurity, fintech and SaaS+. Since its founding in 2012, Rally Ventures has invested in 76 companies and has had 19 successful exits, including 3 initial public offerings. Rally Ventures has built a nationwide portfolio of sector-spanning investments, with over $1 billion AUM and consistently strong performance across funds. Notable investments from previous funds include Arctic Wolf, Bugcrowd, Harness, UiPath, Total Expert, Braze (IPO), Carbon Black (IPO, subsequently acquired by VMware), Coupa (IPO), SportsEngine (acquired by NBC Sports), Twistlock (acquired by Palo Alto Networks) and Verodin (acquired by FireEye). Rally Ventures recently announced the addition of former Google CIO Ben Fried, who strengthens the team’s expertise in engineering leadership, cybersecurity and AI/ML. Ben joins a team of three managing directors, four venture partners and seven professionals. “We’re excited to have Ben join the Rally team as we begin investing out of Rally Fund V,” said Jeff Hinck, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Rally Ventures. “We believe companies adopting AI aggressively can achieve an order of magnitude improvement in efficiencies and network effects enabling them to quickly and permanently surpass competition. Ben’s experience working for a company at the leading edge of technology will be a tremendous asset for Rally and our portfolio in discerning what will have a lasting impact vs what is just hype.” The Rally team includes a dynamic group of more than 100 Rally Tech Partners — executives, technologists and luminaries — who act as an extension to the Rally Ventures team and provide operating leverage for portfolio companies to help broaden the firm's capabilities. Rally Tech Partners have themselves invested more than $130 million into Rally Ventures funds. "While the industry has experienced some advancement, cybersecurity remains largely unsolved for the enterprise and it will remain a top priority for businesses and individuals," said Charles Beeler, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Rally Ventures. "We've seen great success from our investment team over the past two decades, and we're excited to continue investing in and creating cutting-edge solutions to protect against emerging threats." "SaaS+ and the world of vertically embedded fintech is remaking the financial industry,” said Justin Kaufenberg, Managing Director at Rally Ventures. “Rally Fund V will actively seek out companies that are driving innovation in embedded payments, insurance, lending, payroll, treasury management, spend management, funds distribution and every other part of the historically stand alone financial services stack." The Rally team is proud to have the continued support of existing limited partners and the addition of new investors with a long-term commitment to venture capital demonstrate their confidence in the team's ability to identify and nurture the next generation of tech leaders. About Rally Ventures Rally Ventures invests exclusively in early-stage business technology companies, focusing on entrepreneurs creating major new markets or bringing transformative approaches to existing ones. Since 1997, Rally Ventures' partners and venture capital industry veterans have invested in or run early stage enterprise business-to-business technology companies with a proven ability to deliver superior returns regardless of the overall market environment. For more information visit rallyventures.com. Contact Details Rally Ventures Rachel Subasic rachel@rallyventures.com Company Website https://www.rallyventures.com/

December 19, 2023 08:13 AM Central Standard Time

Agora Data Revolutionizes Retail Auto at NADA 2024

Agora Data, Inc.

Agora Data, Inc., a fintech company transforming automotive financing for U.S. car dealerships by offering abundant, low-cost capital with precision loan performance data and analytics, will be attending and exhibiting at the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA) Show. NADA 2024 is February 1-4 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Agora® will be present throughout the conference and at booth #6705N near the North Hall entrance. “Agora continues to expand our auto finance capabilities to help any car dealer build a revenue-generating non-prime auto loan portfolio by keeping customers in their ecosystem instead of passing the relationship and profits over to a bank,” said Brett Beebe, CRO of Agora Data. “Our innovative fintech approach generates additional revenue streams from auto loan payments, increasing profits beyond car sales and service departments.” Agora Data is revolutionizing the non-prime auto industry by offering capital and predictable performance of non-prime loans using advanced modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize loan portfolios and minimize risks. With Agora’s turnkey resources, including capital funding, legal structures, compliance, loan servicing, and technology efficiencies, a dealership can seamlessly and quickly build its non-prime auto loan portfolio. Dealers can easily improve portfolio performance by realizing revenue from the gross profit on cars and services and financing profit on loans. In December 2020, Agora Data made auto industry history by completing the first-ever crowdsourced non-prime auto securitization. This milestone achievement and succeeding private financing and other funding strategies provide auto dealers direct access to ample capital with favorable terms to help fuel their business. The company’s diversified capital financing resources open doors for car dealers to confidently gain access to a whole other consumer segment previously underserved. About Agora Data, Inc. Agora Data, Inc. is an automotive industry fintech revolutionizing financing for car dealers and finance companies. Car dealerships can secure affordable capital to build their own non-prime captive finance portfolio, obtain actionable loan performance data to support their lending portfolios and use a wide range of solutions to grow their business safely. Powered by patent pending artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology, car dealers can access real-time data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolios. For more information, visit www.agoradata.com or contact us at 1-877-592-4672. # # # Contact Details Shelly Vandeven media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

December 19, 2023 08:06 AM Eastern Standard Time