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Allied Signs a 3-Year Sales Agreement to Provide its Colombian Grown Cannabis to the United Kingdom

Allied Corp.

Kelowna, BC, Canada – TheNewswire - January 29, 2024 - Allied Corp. ("Allied" or the “Company”) ( OTC:ALID ) is pleased to announce that it has signed a three-year sales and distribution agreement for the UK market. This comes following the expansion of Allied’s commercial team in 2023 and the recent announcement of strategic channel partnerships to enable EU-GMP manufactured products to be distributed across Europe. According to Prohibition Partner’s 2023 European Cannabis Report, the UK market is set to become the second largest medical cannabis market in Europe after Germany. “ This achievement is the result of the company’s dedication to expanding its commercial efforts in 2023 and marks a significant milestone as we are set to enter one of the most promising European markets.” says Juba Hadid, VP of Global Sales. The sales and distribution agreement was executed between Allied, its EU-GMP Manufacturing channel partner and a licensed medical cannabis distribution company located in the UK. Under this agreement, Allied will provide, through its EU-GMP manufacturing partner, Colombian grown medical cannabis for a duration of 3 years from the date of signing with the option to renew for subsequent years. This agreement details the provisions of the supply partnership into the territory, including specified minimum monthly order quantities and a yearly volume commitment.   About Allied Corp. – CLICK HERE Allied Corp.  is an international cannabis company with its main production center in Colombia. It is one of the few companies that has exported from Colombia internationally and was the first company to export commercial cannabis flower from Colombia. By leveraging the Colombian advantages and its Canadian cannabis cultivation expertise, Allied offers consistent supply of premium cannabis product at scale and attractive prices, while meeting high quality standards, thus significantly de-risking its partners supply chain. Investor Relations: ir@allied.health 1-877-255-4337 Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws in Canada or the United States ( “forward-looking information”). Forward-looking information may relate to the Company’s future outlook and anticipated events, plans or results, and may include information regarding the Company’s objectives, goals, strategies, future revenue or performance and capital expenditures, and other information that is not historical information. Forward-looking information can often be identified by the use of terminology such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “pending,” “in process,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “can,” the negatives thereof, variations thereon and similar expressions. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on the Company’s opinions, estimates and assumptions in light of management’s experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management currently believes are appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances. Forward looking statements in this press release include the following: that Allied is leveraging the conditions in its Colombia grow operation and future Kelowna location to support its Research and Development efforts; that Allied is making important strides forward to position itself as a leader in the medical cannabis space, that Allied intends to make a series of proposed trademark and other intellectual property protection filings, as part of the Company’s Intellectual Property and Pharma Development (IP&PD) Strategy, statements respecting the joint development, manufacturing, and the introduction of TACTICAL RELIEF™ branded products. There can be no assurance that the underlying opinions, estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information in this release include: the Company’s exposure to legal and regulatory risk; the effect of the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada and Colombia on the medical cannabis industry is unknown and may significantly and negatively affect the Company’s medical cannabis business; that the medical benefits, viability, safety, efficacy, dosing and social acceptance of cannabis are not as currently expected; that adverse changes or developments affecting the Company’s main or planned facilities may have an adverse effect on the Company; that the medical cannabis industry and market may not continue to exist or develop as anticipated or the Company may not be able to succeed in this market; risks related to completion of the greenhouse construction in Colombia, risks related to market competition; risks related to the proposed adult-use cannabis industry and market in Canada and Colombia including the Company’s ability to enter into or compete in such markets; that the Company has a limited operating history and a history of net losses and that it may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future; risks related to the Company’s current or proposed international operations; risks related to future third party strategic alliances or the expansion of currently existing relationships with third parties; that the Company may not be able to successfully identify and execute future acquisitions or dispositions or successfully manage the impacts of such transactions on its operations; risks inherent to the operation of an agricultural business; that the Company may be unable to attract, develop and retain key personnel; risks resulting from significant interruptions to the Company’s access to certain key inputs such as raw materials, electricity, water and other utilities; that the Company may be unable to transport its cannabis products to patients in a safe and efficient manner; risks related to recalls of the Company’s cannabis products or product liability or regulatory claims or actions involving the Company’s cannabis products; risks related to the Company’s reliance on pharmaceutical distributors; that the Company, or the cannabis industry more generally, may receive unfavorable publicity or become subject to negative consumer or investor perception; that certain events or developments in the cannabis industry more generally may impact the Company’s reputation or its relationships with customers or suppliers; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage in respect of the risks that it faces, that the premiums for such insurance may not continue to be commercially justifiable or that there may be coverage limitations and other exclusions which may result in such insurance not being sufficient; that the Company may become subject to liability arising from fraudulent or illegal activity by its employees, contractors, consultants and others; that the Company may experience breaches of security at its facilities or losses as a result of the theft of its products; risks related to the Company’s information technology systems; that the Company may be unable to sustain its revenue growth and development; that the Company may be unable to expand its operations quickly enough to meet demand or manage its operations beyond their current scale; that the Company may be unable to secure adequate or reliable sources of necessary funding; risks related to, or associated with, the Company’s exposure to reporting requirements; risks related to conflicts of interest; risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; risks related to the Company’s potential exposure to greater-than-anticipated tax liabilities; risks related to the protection and enforcement of the Company’s intellectual property rights, or the intellectual property that it licenses from others; that the Company may become subject to allegations that it or its licensors are in violation of the intellectual property rights of third parties; that the Company may not realize the full benefit of the clinical trials or studies that it participates in; that the Company may not realize the full benefit of its licenses if the licensed material has less market appeal than expected and the licenses may not be profitable; as well as any other risks that may be further described in and the risk factors discussed in the Company's continuous disclosure including its Management's Discussion and Analysis sections in its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed under the Company's profile at www.sec.gov. Although management has attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking information in this presentation, there may be other risk factors not presently known to the Company or that the Company presently believes are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking information in this presentation. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers and viewers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this release represents the Company’s expectations as of the date of this release or the date indicated, regardless of the time of delivery of the presentation. The Company disclaims any intention, obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

January 29, 2024 09:36 AM Eastern Standard Time

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HugeWin Casino is Redefining Crypto Gambling with a Rich Gaming Ecosystem

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HugeWin Casino, a newly established platform as of January 2024, has quickly garnered attention in the cryptocurrency gambling landscape. Its user-centric approach, coupled with an extensive array of gaming options, underscores its emerging status within the industry. Extensive Gaming Portfolio The platform boasts an impressive selection of over 7,000 slot games, providing both traditional and innovative variants. Additionally, it offers a diverse range of over 700 casino games, sourced from 12 renowned game providers, including PragmaticLive, Evolution, and LiveGames. The assortment spans across popular games like poker, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat, including live casino tables, ensuring a comprehensive gaming experience. Extensive Gaming and Betting Portfolio HugeWin Casino presents an expansive platform that caters to a wide array of gaming and betting preferences. It boasts a remarkable selection of over 7,000 slot games, offering a blend of traditional and innovative variants. In addition to slots, the platform features a diverse range of over 700 casino games, sourced from 12 esteemed game providers including PragmaticLive, Evolution, and LiveGames. The assortment extends across popular games such as poker, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat, inclusive of live casino tables, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive gaming experience. Further broadening its spectrum, HugeWin Casino ventures into the sports betting domain, presenting a selection of 35 virtual sports games. This addition caters to the varied interests of its users, encompassing popular sports like football, basketball, and tennis. Complementing its extensive betting options, the platform also offers close to 70 regular games, highlighting popular titles like Zeppelin, Aviator, and Spaceman, thereby enriching the user experience with its multifaceted gaming and betting environment. Commitment to Transparency and Security Recognizing the importance of security in the digital gambling domain, HugeWin Casino has secured a Curaçao eGaming license (CEG), emphasizing its dedication to safe and transparent gaming practices. The platform maintains a minimalistic approach towards user data collection, requesting only the essential information for account creation. Promotions and Tournaments Understanding the dynamic needs of its users, HugeWin Casino regularly introduces various special events, bonuses, and promotions. The platform hosts two main recurring tournaments: the Weekly Multiplier Tournament and the Monthly Turnover Tournament, with substantial prize pools. Additionally, it offers a range of discounts and bonuses, including daily casino discounts, weekly slot discounts, and a rewarding referral program. About HugeWin HugeWin, a recent entrant in the online casino space, aims to become a global leader. Launched in January 2024, the platform is devoted to providing a fun and trustworthy gaming environment. The platform prioritizes immediate disbursement of earnings, barring instances of suspected fraud. Clients can expect prompt payouts without tedious documentation. A wide array of betting options is available, with round-the-clock access to any desired match. Live casino sections offer an interactive experience with real croupiers. For further information about HugeWin Casino's game offerings, events, and promotions, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official website or follow the platform on X (Twitter) and Telegram. Disclaimer: HugeWin is the source of this content. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Information provided about HugeWin and its services, including online gambling and cryptocurrency betting, involves significant risks and may not be suitable for all individuals. Users should exercise caution and are encouraged to conduct their own research before participating in any gambling activities. Participation is at the user’s own risk and should be approached with financial prudence. Contact Details HugeWin Jowi Scholtz marketing@hugewin.com

January 29, 2024 09:12 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Zodiac Gold Enters into Market-Making Services Agreement

Zodiac Gold Inc.

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - January 29, 2024  - Zodiac Gold Inc. (TSXV:ZAU) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that subject to regulatory approval, it has entered into a Market-Making Services Agreement (the " Agreement ") with Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc. (" ITG ") to provide market-making services in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange (" TSXV ") policies and applicable laws. ITG will trade common shares in the capital of the Company (the " Common Shares ") of the Company on the TSXV with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the Company's Common Shares. Under the Agreement, ITG will receive compensation of CDN$6,000 per month, payable monthly in advance. The Agreement is for an initial term of one (1) month and automatically renews for one (1) month periods (" Additional Term ") unless either party provides written notice of termination to the other party thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Additional Term. There are no performance obligations contained in the Agreement and ITG will not receive Shares, stock options or any other form of equity in the Company as compensation. ITG and the Company are arms-length parties and ITG and its principals do not currently own or have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the Company, however, ITG and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future. About Independent Trading Group (ITG), Inc. Independent Trading Group (ITG), Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in market making, liquidity provision, agency execution, ultra-low latency connectivity, and bespoke algorithmic trading solutions. Established in 1992, with a focus on market structure, execution and trading, ITG has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors. About Zodiac Gold   Zodiac Gold stands at the forefront of gold exploration in West Africa, boasting a district-scale discovery in the Todi Project. Guided by a commitment to responsible exploration and led by an experienced leadership team, Zodiac Gold is poised to play a pivotal role in the flourishing gold sector of West Africa. The company's flagship Todi project, covering an expansive 2,316 sq km land package, is strategically located in a previously underexplored region with close proximity to the renowned New Liberty Gold Mine. With a robust exploration strategy, excellent access to infrastructure, and a focus on sustainable practices, Zodiac Gold is well-positioned for success in unlocking the full potential of its extensive gold exploration assets.   On Behalf of Zodiac Gold Inc.   “David Kol”   President & CEO   For further information, please visit the Zodiac-Gold website at www.zodiac-gold.com or contact:   David Kol President & CEO info@zodiac-gold.com   Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.   This release includes certain statements that may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts that address receipt of regulatory approvals, exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are no guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, market prices, exploitation and exploration successes, continuity of mineralization, uncertainties related to the ability to obtain necessary permits, licenses and title and delays due to third party opposition, changes in government policies regarding mining and natural resource exploration and exploitation, and continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is given as of the date it is expressed in this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws. For more information on the Company, investors should review the Company's continuous disclosure filings that are available at www.sedarplus.ca.

January 29, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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stUSDT 2023 Year in Review

stUSDT

Overview On July 3, 2023, the TRON ecosystem welcomed its first Real-World Asset (RWA) product, stUSDT, which is operated by the decentralized financial platform JustLend DAO. The stUSDT platform is dedicated to narrowing the divide between retail and institutional investors while connecting the crypto realm with the real world. stUSDT ensures equal opportunities for all to invest in RWAs. What is stUSDT stUSDT is a receipt token that complies with the TRC-20 and ERC-20 standards and can be obtained by staking USDT into the stUSDT-RWA Contract. It supports transfers and can be utilized in other DeFi protocols. The exchange rate between stUSDT and USDT is maintained at 1:1 by the stUSDT-RWA Contract (special rules may apply). Staking rewards are distributed in the form of stUSDT through a daily rebase. There is also a wrapped version of stUSDT, known as wstUSDT. While a holder’s stUSDT balance increases as it receives daily rebase rewards, wstUSDT accrues the underlying stUSDT rewards and will constantly increase in value beyond 1 stUSDT. Growth Since its launch, stUSDT has made an immediate impact on the market, with its TVL surpassing $22 million within the first 24 hours. The TVL has continued to rise ever since. On September 29, stUSDT ascended to the top 10 protocols in the DefiLlama TVL rankings, closing out the year with a TVL of $2.29 billion and boasting over 350,600 stakers. For the past three months, the APY on both the TRON and Ethereum networks has remained consistent, ranging from 4.7% to 4.8% for each network. Key events On July 14, the stUSDT platform officially launched wstUSDT (wrapped stUSDT), a non-rebasing version of stUSDT. On July 27, the stUSDT platform added support for the Ethereum network. This integration empowers users to effectively manage and invest their assets by leveraging the diverse Ethereum ecosystem. On August 14, the stUSDT platform introduced support for TUSD staking. With this new feature, users can stake TUSD or USDT to obtain stUSDT, thereby earning rewards through the Rebase mechanism. On October 10, the proposal from Curve to add a gauge for the stUSDT/crvUSD pool was passed. On November 24, the proposal to empower JST by allocating stUSDT protocol revenue for JST/TRX liquidity pooling in SunSwap V2 was passed. Conclusion In an ever-evolving space where TradFi and DeFi often seem at odds, stUSDT is one of the pioneers striving to create a product that combines the best of both worlds and propels the next phase of growth in the blockchain industry. The introduction of stUSDT has sparked industry-wide excitement. The platform is committed to keeping pace with market trends and user needs. Furthermore, it will consistently enhance its platform capabilities and seek out new investment opportunities to improve the user experience. Disclaimer: Please be aware that stUSDT and any related services or offerings are not available to users in the United States. This restriction includes any transactions, interactions, or engagements with stUSDT. Users residing in the U.S. should not participate in stUSDT-related activities. ABOUT stUSDT stUSDT is the receipt token users receive upon staking USD stablecoins on the platform. This decentralized intermediary to real-world assets allows holders to participate in real-world investment directly and start earning rewards. The platform builds the stUSDT-RWA Contract, asset management mechanism, investment strategy, and data disclosure policy around RWA DAO, which is a decentralized self-governance community of RWA investment based on blockchains. RWA DAO strives to offer users a transparent, fair, and secure channel for RWA investment, while ensuring oversight and disclosure on investment operations, prioritizing the equity of its investors. Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord | Medium Contact Details Curly Lu contact@stusdt.io

January 29, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Demoleap Introduces an AI Bot to Replace Human-Led Onboarding Process

Demoleap

As sellers across multiple industries struggle to evaluate the tools available to them, Demoleap’s smart bot uses GenAI and text-to-speech capabilities to highlight in mere minutes how their platform can boost productivity. Leading sales enablement software company Demoleap Demoleap has launched a novel onboarding process centered around ‘Mastermind’, its AI-powered suite of guided selling tools. Demoleap’s mission is to elevate productivity and performance for today’s sales teams. An unpredictable economic landscape, increasingly cautious buying behaviors, and complex sales cycles are all leading to dwindling conversion rates across many industries. In 2023, around 91% of sales teams failed to hit quota expectations. Businesses are turning to technology to gain a competitive edge in this difficult environment: research shows that high-performing sales teams are almost twice as likely to use AI ( 1.9x ) than underperformers. Of these, eight in ten say that AI has improved their sales reps’ use of time at least moderately. Sellers may be ready to embrace AI and other technologies, but they struggle to evaluate the different digital tools on the market–and the providers of these technologies have struggled to help them to do so. Demoleap saw that demonstrating the effectiveness of their sales enablement technology required real sales calls. To combat this problem, they decided to employ AI to help teams evaluate AI, and thus created a brand-new onboarding process that uses an intelligent assistant, Joe, to mimic a call. Throughout their onboarding, prospective users can see how Demoleap harnesses the power of AI to support reps through every stage of the selling process, helping them to qualify leads, discover pain points, and drive conversions. “In today’s complex landscape, we want to ensure that as many sales team leaders as possible can discover Demoleap’s value, as easily as possible,” said Itay Sinuani, Demoleap Co-Founder and CEO. “This calls for a new kind of onboarding, which allows prospective users to grasp the benefits of our product quickly and in an engaging way. We hope that this new AI-based onboarding will give results-driven companies an easier way to validate the potential of our platform in minutes, without any risk.” Joe, Demoleap’s virtual prospect, integrates GenAI with text-to-speech technology. Users can experience how practicing sales calls with Joe before interacting with real prospects would enable them to perfect their sales pitch and to receive intuitive feedback, such as live distribution and speaker listen-to-talk ratio insights that impact sales performance. The onboarding process also covers the fundamentals of the Demoleap platform, such as sales playbooks, slides, and more. Voice-triggered ‘battle cards’ respond to specific keywords mentioned throughout the call with Joe, suggesting questions, answers, and follow-up actions in real-time. Sellers are thus able to see how they can build trust and rapport by addressing any customer concern. In addition, the platform includes instant transcription tools and automatic summaries for all sales conversations, eliminating the need for manual note-taking. After calls, it automatically generates follow-up emails and outreach messages for lead nurturing. In this way, the virtual onboarding demonstrates to sellers how AI can help them both gain confidence and knowledge and remove tedious post-call admin work. Any user can now open an account on the Demoleap site using their Google or Microsoft login and explore everything Demoleap has to offer, free of charge, for 14 days. This comprehensive access gives them no-risk insight into the full potential of the technology, enabling them to evaluate the platform’s functionalities and its future value to their team. To get started, book a demo, or find more information, visit www.demoleap.com. About Demoleap Demoleap is a leading sales enablement company, focused on delivering innovative artificial intelligence solutions to sales teams worldwide. Their digital platform provides the only AI-powered live demo assistant on the market, as well as multiple other tools to empower and support sales reps. Demoleap has offices in the US, Ireland and Israel, and is backed by investors and firms such as Bonfire Ventures, 25madison, and Ground Up Ventures. To learn more, go to www.demoleap.com. Contact Details Demoleap Matan Mostov matan@demoleap.com

January 29, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Recap of BitTorrent Chain in 2023

BitTorrent Chain

BitTorrent Chain has proactively worked to expand its DeFi capabilities by integrating noteworthy projects like Sushi, SpookySwap, and Kyberswap. It has exciting plans with projects including Pyth.network, QuickSwap, and Graph set to be introduced in the coming months. What is the BitTorrent Chain? Launched on September 15, 2021, BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) is a collaborative project between TRON DAO and BitTorrent. As a first-of-its-kind scalable cross-chain protocol on the TRON network, BTTC employs a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism leveraging various sidechains for the scaling of smart contracts. BTTC is Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible and allows for interoperability between blockchains like Ethereum, TRON, and BNB Chain. This allows for seamless exchange of assets and enhances connectivity within the DeFi ecosystem. Central to the BTTC ecosystem, the BitTorrent Token (BTT) plays a crucial role in incentivizing network participation and content sharing. Key events of 2023 February 14 - SushiSwap launches new yield farms on BTTC April 12 - SWFT AllChain Bridge supports BTTC July 12 - BTT utility token listed on Bittrex Global July 14 - MDEX deploys BTTC November 9 - “Chain switcher” for BTTC goes live on SpookySwap December 15 - Pyth Network supports BTTC Conclusion As a world-leading blockchain scaling solution, BTTC provides cross-chain services between various public blockchains, providing a faster, cheaper, and more scalable platform for Web3 developers. BTTC also enables users to transfer mainstream assets seamlessly among TRON, Ethereum, and BNB Chain without any limitations in a decentralized manner. It will soon be compatible with more public blockchains, fulfilling its mission of connecting all chains. About BitTorrent Chain BitTorrent Chain (BTTC) is the world’s first heterogeneous cross-chain interoperability protocol, which adopts the PoS (Proof-of-Stake) mechanism and leverages sidechains for the scaling of smart contracts. It now enables interoperability with the public chains of Ethereum, TRON, and BNB Chain. Fully compatible with EVM, BitTorrent Chain facilitates the seamless transfer of assets across mainstream public chains. The governance token BTT, also known as BTTOLD on TRON Protocol was granted statutory status as authorized digital currency and medium of exchange in the Commonwealth of Dominica on October 7th 2022. Website | Telegram | Medium | Github | Docs Contact Details Geek Guo bttc_service@bittorrent.com

January 29, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Luxury Retail Powerhouse Kathryn Marino Joins Legible as Strategic Advisor, Boosting Revenue Growth Prospects

Legible Media Inc

January 29, 2024 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, British Columbia - Legible Inc. (CSE:READ) (OTC:LEBGF) (FSE:D0T) ("Legible” or the “Company"), a leading infotainment platform and publishing house, is honoured to announce the appointment of Ms. Kathryn Miclat Marino, President of Orange County Fashion Week ® and founder of the OC Fashion Council, as a Strategic Advisor to the Company. Ms. Marino's impressive career, spanning over 25 years in the fashion, multimedia, luxury retail and automotive industries, brings a wealth of creative instinct and innovative analytics insights to Legible.   Ms. Marino has a proven skillset in boosting brands and sales, resulting in record partner accounts at national and regional levels as well as creating strong partnerships. Kathryn was pivotal in designing the Aston Martin Elite Owner Privileges loyalty program and The Dynamic Drive Luxury Tour for Aston Martin Newport Beach, championing the dealership’s 2012 achievement of the distinction of being the #1 Dealer in the U.S.   Moreover, Ms. Marino’s history of designing innovative solutions, such as the first Automated Broadcast System for commercial advertising for the formerly Walt Disney-owned Anaheim Sports Inc. NHL Ducks and MLB Anaheim Angels (now the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim), underscores her forward-thinking approach. Kathryn’s involvement in prominent events and organizations, along with her extensive industry connections, positions Legible at the forefront of luxury retail and multimedia marketing trends.   "I am thrilled beyond words to have the opportunity to contribute to the success of this truly innovative company and its platform," Kathryn Marino commented. "I believe in Legible and the new heights of digital innovation and accessibility it gives to readers, and look forward to participating in the Company’s continued growth and success."   "We are excited to welcome Kathryn Marino as a Strategic Advisor," said Kaleeg Hainsworth, CEO of Legible. “We are poised to benefit significantly from her luxury retail background, extensive industry network and innovative mindset. We look forward to leveraging her expertise to enhance our collaborations within the digital content and media marketing sphere and provide even more exceptional services and solutions to our clients.”   About Legible Inc.   Legible is a groundbreaking, mobile-centric global company specializing in eBooks and Audiobook entertainment, boasting a market opportunity exceeding billions of dollars. Legible’s extensive partnerships encompass four of the Big 5 Publishers and the world's largest eBook distributor, enabling Legible to seamlessly deliver over two million eBooks and Audiobooks, effectively transforming any smart device into a dynamic library and eBookstore.   At the heart of Legible’s innovation lies its LibrarianAI, the world's pioneering AI-powered assistant, enhancing the reading experience. Legible’s publishing division is revolutionizing the industry by crafting proprietary AI-enriched multimedia books, setting new standards in literary engagement.   Legible is at the forefront of reshaping the digital publishing landscape, committed to gaining a significant market share by providing innovative 21st-century publishing solutions and enriching global reading experiences.   Please visit Legible.com and discover the place where eBooks come to life.   Contacts:   Ms. Deborah Harford EVP, Global Strategic Partnerships Legible (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) Tel: +1 (672) 514-2665 Email: invest@legible.com Website: https://invest.legible.com    Investor Relations Mr. Neil Simon, CEO Investor Cubed Tel: + 1 647-258-3310 Email: nsimon@investor3.ca    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information This Press Release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”), including statements regarding Legible’s business. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Legible's control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, currency fluctuations, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Legible believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward- looking information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward- looking information, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date of this document and, except as required by applicable law, Legible does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.

January 29, 2024 08:32 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Foresight to Participate in A.G.P’s Virtual Technology Conference

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“FRSX” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision systems, today announced that management will participate in the Alliance Global Partners (A.G.P.) Virtual Technology Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Oren Bar-On, Chief Executive Officer of Foresight Automotive Asia and Global Operations, and Eli Yoresh, Chief Financial Officer, will be available for one-on-one virtual meetings on that day. To schedule a meeting, please contact your A.G.P representative or Miri Segal at msegal@ms-ir.com. About A.G.P A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a regional investment and advisory firm that has been a member of FINRA and registered with the SEC since 1980. A.G.P. specializes in wealth management and the middle market institutional arena. A.G.P offers full-service capabilities with a global ability to handle domestic as well as international customers. A.G.P. prides itself on providing its clients with boutique-level services along with the confidence of knowing their assets are held at Fidelity Custody and Clearing and RBC Custody and Clearing. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

January 29, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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The 2023 Year in Review

Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd.

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - January 29, 2024 - Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. (" Ventripoint " or the " Company "), ( TSXV:VPT ) ( OTC:VPTDF ) is pleased to provide 2023 in Review from the Ventripoint CEO and President, Dr. Alvira Macanovic. Dear Shareholders:   I have now completed my first year as CEO and President. I’m happy to report that we had an extremely productive year at Ventripoint in 2023, with our amazing team meeting many milestones and garnering more attention for Ventripoint than in the history of the company.   It has been an honor leading this company into the next phase of its transformation and showing everyone what can be accomplished with the right people and plan.  It has been a historic year for Ventripoint.  Our aim to be the standard of care in imaging the heart with Artificial Intelligence is on course, and the journey has just begun!       Before I cover some of our important milestones, however, I’d like to share an incredible moment that demonstrates the extraordinary power of our A.I. technology to add a new capacity to the global healthcare system.   In Nov. 2023, our clinical applications and sales team had an evaluation at the Motol University Hospital in the Czech Republic. That’s the only pediatric cardiac center in the country. The staff immediately put Ventripoint into action — using it to scan the heart of a 30-minute newborn that has a ventricular septal defect.  The baby was literally brought from the delivery room (still gooey as described by the team) to our team. I think this may be the youngest baby our technology has ever been used on.     Now that's elevating cardiac care with A.I. You can see this amazing moment here.   Now, let me tell you about some of our other accomplishments:   Partnerships & Sales We signed a global distribution and marketing partnership with ASCEND, one of the world’s largest providers of cardiac health care technologies. ASCEND is trusted by AGFA Healthcare, Sectra, Oracle/ Cerner, and other major players in the healthcare system. Its technology stack has been integrated into the workflows of 1,000+ top-ranked healthcare facilities and 600+ health systems, representing a user base of 50,000 who serve millions of heart patients. To be represented by them is an outstanding accomplishment by the team and bodes well for 2024!     One of the United States’ most respected foundations, the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, has also selected us as one of three technologies they are promoting to US hospitals they work with. The OHHF has called Ventripoint “a game-changer for children with heart disease”. OHHF has committed to bringing together 13 U.S. hospital partners into its Take Heart program, with 30 more expected to join, to promote new technologies and patient care approaches to heart health care, particularly for children and their families. They have told me they will be making Ventripoint front and center.   “We want to introduce Ventripoint to all our hospital partners, to make it a standard of care,” — Beth Rumack, Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation. In the UK, Ventripoint is being used by the Evelina London Children’s Hospital (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust). This is significant because it is a specialist NHS hospital, the second largest provider of children’s services in London, caring for children and young people across south London and southeast England. The Children’s Heart Services (cardiology) cares for around 6,000 patients each year.     We’ve also made significant advances In Germany, with two major purchases:     The Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité (DHZC) German Heart Center in Berlin also purchased our system. Prof. Felix Berger, Director of the Clinic for Congenital Heart Disease — Pediatric Cardiology — at the hospital, said Ventripoint’s AI system offers a way to get “important data on the function of the heart muscle. This allows us to plan therapy even more precisely, check it anytime, and adjust it if necessary.” The DHZC is the university heart center of Charité– Universitätsmediz, one of Germany’s most research-intensive medical institutions, which was ranked this year as the 7th best hospital in the world and the best in Europe by Newsweek.     Our VMS+ was purchased by the Freiburg Hospital. Located in Breisgau, Germany, Freiburg’s University Medical Centre is one of the largest hospitals in Europe and is recognized as the supra-regional center for the treatment of complicated heart disease. It treats approximately 90,000 inpatients and 897,000 outpatients annually.     Continuing A.I. Innovations   "VMS+ not only gives us a very precise spatial view of complex congenital malformations at any time, but it also provides us with important data on the function of the heart muscle. This allows us to plan therapy even more precisely, check it at any time, and adjust it if necessary,” — Prof. Felix Berger, Director of the Clinic for Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology at DHZC The next version of our technology — VMS+ 4.0 — is on schedule and is expected to be on the market in the second quarter of 2024. This is a major update — our unit will be even simpler to use and the A.I. will be able to automatically model out the parts of the heart cardiologists want to see. It’s also a much-needed innovation for the healthcare system. Thanks to our use of A.I., Ventripoint will save healthcare workers time, ensure exams “just work” with high accuracy, and relieve the expense and pressure currently put on MRI teams, not to mention patients who now won’t need to spend hours preparing.     We are also well on our way to having the ability to show “living heart” models of the heart functioning in 4D. This means that cardiologists, other caregivers — and even patients — will soon have actual models showing ventricles in action, blood flow, and other aspects. What’s exciting here, and I believe will make Ventripoint of great interest to physicians, is that these “living heart” images can be taken in minutes using ultrasound equipment.     Increasing Awareness   “ Our aim is that by working together, we can ultimately provide reliable and effective tools for clinicians on a global scale,” — Jeffrey Soble, MD, CEO ASCEND.   We’ve been getting media attention, too. The Ventripoint story was broadcast across the United Kingdom by the ITV network, as a part of a special on breakthroughs in heart technology. That broadcast was also endorsed by the British Heart Foundation, which continues to show it on their website. You can see the video here.     We are also getting more attention in Canada, where Ventripoint is already in a number of hospitals. Canada Health Watch, whose readership are highly discriminating health care professionals and administrators, featured our latest white paper in January. They also wrote a lengthy story for their audience that you can read here.     We’ve also been a major presence at international conferences, to accelerate brand awareness and connect with potential partners and investors.  These include the British Congenital Cardiac Association Annual Conference in Bristol; the British Society of Echocardiography’s annual conference; the 51st Annual Nordic Paediatric Cardiology Meeting in Helsinki, hosted by the Finnish Cardiac Society; the 8th Annual Paediatric Echo Society Symposium in Orlando; the 8th World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Washington, DC. and the Advanced Imaging 2023 Pericardial Disease conference, sponsored by the British Society of Echocardiography and the Royal Society of Medicine.   On May 30, our team also obtained European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) certification for our cardiac diagnostic system. This is an important milestone as we further expand our presence in Europe.  By receiving EU MDR certification, Ventripoint Diagnostics has shown it can meet the rigorous regulatory landscape in Europe and can be accepted into hospitals.     " Having had experience with the older Ventripoint system, the new VMS + system with its increased functionality is a great addition to our echo lab,” — Dr. Saleha Kabir, Lead Physiologist in Paediatrics and Advanced Echocardiography   When you read all of the above, I hope you find these encouraging signs of the company’s direction and future growth.   For 2024, I can tell you that we are now concentrating on making Ventripoint a well-known brand in the world’s hospitals. Our partnerships with ASCEND and others will help that happen — but so will the constant improvements of our technology and A.I. Also, we will be bolstering our sales and communication teams throughout the year.   Ventripoint is now being recognized as one of Canada’s true success stories in healthcare innovation. As the Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation said, we are a “game changer”. We are literally putting our hearts into A.I. — to improve our healthcare system and save lives.     Regards, Dr. Alvira Macanovic CEO & President Ventripoint Diagnostics About Ventripoint Diagnostics Ltd. Ventripoint has become an industry leader in the application of AI (Artificial Intelligence) to echocardiography. Ventripoint's VMS products are powered by its proprietary KBR technology, which is the result of a decade of development and provides accurate volumetric cardiac measurements equivalent to MRI. This affordable, gold-standard alternative allows cardiologists greater confidence in the management of their patients. Providing better care to patients serves as a springboard and basic standard for all of Ventripoint's products that guide our future developments. In addition, VMS+ is versatile and can be used with all ultrasound systems from any vendor supported by regulatory market approvals in the U.S., Europe and Canada. For further information, please contact: Jonathan Robinson CFA JRobinson@oakhillfinancial.ca (416) 669-1001 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Forward Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends'' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information or statements. The forward-looking statements and information are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements and information are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements and information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements and information address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the risk factors in the Company's most recent annual management's discussion and analysis that is available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements included in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

January 29, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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