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Rokid launched the 1st AR Development Competition

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Rokid launched its first global AR application development competition on September 15th, seeking AR application developers from across the world.

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  • Rokid launched its first global AR application development competition on September 15th, seeking AR application developers from across the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220919005427/en/
    The 1st worldwide AR application development competition is hosted by Rokid, in partnership with Cocos, the world leading real-time 3D engine, and Agora, the leading video, voice and live interactive streaming platform.
  • This competition aims to reduce industry barriers, enhance XR content, and help more people become XR application developers to promote global development.
  • International AR application developers may find Rokid Air on Discord and join the group for further event details!

Ecoark Holdings Announces Termination of Agreement With HUMBL to Sell Agora Digital Holdings, Inc. to HUMBL

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (Ecoark) (Nasdaq: ZEST) has announced it has terminated the Securities Exchange Agreement previously announced on August 11, 2022, for HUMBL to acquire Ecoarks approximately 89% owned subsidiary, Agora Digital Holdings, Inc. (Agora Digital).

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (Ecoark) (Nasdaq: ZEST) has announced it has terminated the Securities Exchange Agreement previously announced on August 11, 2022, for HUMBL to acquire Ecoarks approximately 89% owned subsidiary, Agora Digital Holdings, Inc. (Agora Digital).
  • The original terms of the Securities Exchange Agreement provided for Ecoark and the remaining owners of Agora Digital to receive $60,000,000 in a new class of HUMBL preferred stock in consideration for selling their interests in Agora Digital to HUMBL.
  • Additionally, Agora Digital will continue to work to source power through additional opportunities such as excess oil well flare gas.
  • Agora Digital had ceased its mining operations in March of 2022 as the Bitcoin market softened and divested all Bitcoin holdings in September 2022.

Agora Announces Speaker Lineup for Annual RTE2022 Conference

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement APIs, today announced the full lineup of speakers for its flagship RTE2022 conference, which is set to take place from October 10 to October 12, 2022. RTE2022 – the world's largest conference exploring real-time engagement (RTE) technologies – will bring together the most influential and innovative leaders in the space to explore the future of interactive live streaming, the Metaverse and XR, social gaming, entertainment and commerce, virtual learning and collaboration, and more.

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  • "Real-time engagement technology is the most authentic way to stay connected in-person, in digital worlds, and across the metaverse," said Tony Zhao, Agora's CEO and Founder, who will give the keynote speech at RTE2022.
  • ByteDance Xiaoyu Chen, Director of AI Solutions: Panelist at The Next Generation of Video Engagement Experiences in Social Environments and Platforms session.
  • Spotify Matt Ao, Senior Engineering Manager: Panelist at From Content Creation to Social Engagement: The Intersection of Technology Platforms and Digital Economy session.
  • LinkedIn Shiva Kumar Balakrishnan, Partnerships Lead, Live Events:Panelist at From Content Creation to Social Engagement: The Intersection of Technology Platforms and Digital Economy session.

Ecoark Subsidiary Announces Formation of Wolf Energy Services Brand

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (“Ecoark”) (NASDAQ: ZEST) today announced the rebranding and renaming of its majority-owned indirect subsidiary, Enviro Technologies U.S., Inc. (OTC: EVTN) (“Enviro” or the “Company”) to Wolf Energy Services. On September 7, 2022, Enviro filed with the State of Florida to begin conducting business as Wolf Energy Services. In the coming weeks, the Company expects to request approval from its shareholders and the Financial Industry Regulatory Approval (“FINRA”) to formally change its business name to Wolf Energy Services Inc. This rebranding and renaming initiative is the completion of the Company’s first planned step, after its recently completed reverse merger, to begin developing a larger and more diversified oilfield services company.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecoark Holdings, Inc. (Ecoark) (NASDAQ: ZEST) today announced the rebranding and renaming of its majority-owned indirect subsidiary, Enviro Technologies U.S., Inc. (OTC: EVTN) (Enviro or the Company) to Wolf Energy Services.
  • On September 7, 2022, Enviro filed with the State of Florida to begin conducting business as Wolf Energy Services.
  • We are excited to announce this rebranding and renaming initiative, and are motivated by the opportunity to create value for all stakeholders by leveraging our strong energy services platform to expand and diversify our solutions, stated Jim Galla, Wolf Energy Services CFO and Interim CEO.
  • We are proud to introduce our new Wolf Energy brand and excited by our plans to expand and diversify our oilfield services business.

Ecoark Holdings Announces Record Date for Stock Dividends for Recent White River and Banner Midstream Spin-off Transactions

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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On July 25, 2022, Ecoark exchanged its common stock of White River Holdings Corp (White River) for $30,000,000 of convertible preferred stock of Fortium Holdings Corp (OTC: FRTM) (Fortium).

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  • On July 25, 2022, Ecoark exchanged its common stock of White River Holdings Corp (White River) for $30,000,000 of convertible preferred stock of Fortium Holdings Corp (OTC: FRTM) (Fortium).
  • Only September 6, 2022, Ecoark exchanged its common stock of Banner Midstream Corp (Banner) for 12,996,958 shares of Enviro Technologies US, Inc. (OTC: EVTN) (Enviro) common stock.
  • Ecoark plans to effect a 4:1 forward stock split of Enviros common stock, subject to Financial Industry Regulatory Approval (FINRA) approval, which would increase Ecoarks current stock position in Enviro to 51,987,832 shares.
  • Assuming this timeline is met, Ecoark plans that the record date for the Zest stock dividend will be November 15, 2022, close of business.

Ecoark Holdings Announces Closing of the Sale of its Oilfield Services Business, Banner Midstream

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Immediately following the closing, Ecoark now owns approximately 70% of the issued and outstanding shares of Enviro common stock.

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  • Immediately following the closing, Ecoark now owns approximately 70% of the issued and outstanding shares of Enviro common stock.
  • As a post-closing regulatory requirement, Ecoark also plans to file a Form 14F-1 with the SEC in the coming days.
  • We look forward to kicking off a period of accretive growth with a goal of building a diversified oilfield services company.
  • Enviro provides trucking and other services for oil and gas services companies through its Banner Midstream business and the V-Inline Separator through its legacy business.

Startup Battleground Submissions Are Open for Agora's RTE2022 Conference

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora, Inc. (NASDAQ: API), a pioneer and leading platform for real-time engagement APIs, is accepting submissions for its RTE Startup Battleground, which is set to take place at the company's annual flagship event RTE2022 from October 10 to October 12, 2022.

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  • Submissions are open until September 23rd , and all finalists will be notified by September 30th.
  • With our Startup Battleground competition, the goal is to help showcase these RTE innovations that will mark the future of how we make meaningful connections with each other."
  • Agora's RTE2022 conference isfree and held virtually with a one-day live program in San Francisco.
  • For more information about RTE2022's Startup Battleground and make your submission, visit https://www.agora.io/en/rte2022-startup-battleground/ .

Agora, Inc. Announces Management Share Purchase Plan

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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The management share purchase may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

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  • The management share purchase may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • As of June 30, 2022, Agora had repurchased US$19.8 million of its ADSs under the share repurchase program and is still authorized to use the remaining quota for repurchases within the term of the plan.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as expect, anticipate, believe, project, will and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements.
  • Agoras mission is to make real-time engagement ubiquitous, allowing everyone to interact with anyone, in any app, anytime and anywhere.

Agora, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Mr. Zhong has served as Agoras Chief Scientist since January 2018 and with his additional role as Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Zhong will be responsible for managing Agoras global research and development organization and strengthening Agoras technology leadership.

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  • Mr. Zhong has served as Agoras Chief Scientist since January 2018 and with his additional role as Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Zhong will be responsible for managing Agoras global research and development organization and strengthening Agoras technology leadership.
  • Since joining Agora as Chief Scientist more than four years ago, Shawn has played a critical role in driving our technology innovation and advancement.
  • On behalf of our board and the management team, we are delighted to have Shawn take on additional responsibilities as our Chief Technology Officer.
  • Mr. Zhong previously served as the chief executive officer of Hisense Microchip Company from January 2015 to December 2017, and as its chief technology officer from July 2012 to January 2015.

Agora is a sponsor at the 2022 WellChild Awards to honour remarkable children and young people with exceptional health needs

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Agora is a sponsor of the drink reception held at the beginning and at the end of the WellChild Awards.

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  • Agora is a sponsor of the drink reception held at the beginning and at the end of the WellChild Awards.
  • WellChild Chief Executive, Matt James said: "We are very grateful to Agorafor sponsoring the drink reception at this year's WellChild Awards.
  • "There are more children and young people than ever before in the UK living with long-term, serious health needs.
  • More than 100,000 children and young people are living across the UK with serious or exceptional health needs.