Blockchain Capital

Spirit Blockchain Capital Secures Major Funding Round from EOS Network Ventures and Prominent Investors

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital (“SBC”) is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its latest funding round, marked by a substantial investment from EOS Network Ventures (“ENV”), the venture capital arm of the 3rd generation enterprise-grade blockchain protocol (the “Offering”).

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  • Vancouver, BC, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital (“SBC”) is thrilled to announce the successful closure of its latest funding round, marked by a substantial investment from EOS Network Ventures (“ENV”), the venture capital arm of the 3rd generation enterprise-grade blockchain protocol (the “Offering”).
  • The round also saw participation from other major funding partners, cementing Spirit Blockchain Capital's position as an innovative player in the rapidly evolving blockchain and tokenization ecosystem.
  • "We are excited to announce the successful closure of our recent funding round, which was made possible by the support of ENV and other esteemed funding partners," said Lewis Bateman, CEO at Spirit Blockchain Capital.
  • Spirit Blockchain Capital has consistently demonstrated its commitment to identifying and nurturing innovative blockchain projects with transformative potential.

Spirit Blockchain Completes Debt Settlement and Shares for Services Transaction

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (the “Company” or “Spirit”) a leading digital asset investment firm‎, announces the following corporate updates:

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (the “Company” or “Spirit”) a leading digital asset investment firm‎, announces the following corporate updates:
    The Company has settled outstanding indebtedness (the “Debt Settlement”) of the Company in the aggregate amount of ‎$36,500.00 (the “Debt”), pursuant to the terms of a debt settlement agreement with an arm’s length creditor (the “Creditor”).
  • In settlement of the Debt, the Company has issued $18,250.00 in cash and an aggregate of ‎456,250‎ common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares”) to the Creditor at a price of $0.04 per Common Share.
  • The Company has also issued an aggregate of ‎1,025,000‎ Common Shares at a price of $0.05 per Common Share to certain directors of the Company (the “Shares for Services”) .
  • The Shares for Services have been issued in lieu of cash payments for services rendered pursuant to consulting agreements whereby these individuals provided various management services to the Company.

Spirit Blockchain Capital Successfully Executes Agreement to Acquire Troon Technologies

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Vancouver, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (CSE: SPIR) is thrilled to announce that, further to its press release dated June 16, 2023, it has successfully executed the definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Troon Technologies Canada Inc. (“Troon Technologies”), a technology solutions provider, in a transformative move that promises to propel industry innovation and growth to new heights.

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  • Vancouver, BC, Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. ("Spirit" or the "Company") (CSE: SPIR) is thrilled to announce that, further to its press release dated June 16, 2023, it has successfully executed the definitive agreement to acquire the shares of Troon Technologies Canada Inc. (“Troon Technologies”), a technology solutions provider, in a transformative move that promises to propel industry innovation and growth to new heights.
  • Lewis Bateman, CEO of Spirit Blockchain Capital, commented on this milestone, stating, "This marks a significant achievement in our journey.
  • Our commitment to innovation and technological advancement in the digital asset and technology sectors has found a perfect match in Troon Technologies.
  • At Spirit Blockchain Capital, we are committed to serving the evolving needs of our clients and the blockchain sector at large.

Spirit Blockchain Announces Adjustment to Terms of Strategic Investment in InvestDEFY Technologies

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Vancouver, British Columbia, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (the “Company” or “Spirit”), a leading digital asset investment firm, reports that, further to its press release dated February 6, 2023, it has reached a mutual agreement with InvestDEFY Technologies Inc. (“InvestDEFY”), a full stack AI platform that powers unique structured products for the digital asset space, to settle the cash component of the consideration in common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) in order to increase InvestDEFY’s equity position in Spirit.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR) (the “Company” or “Spirit”), a leading digital asset investment firm, reports that, further to its press release dated February 6, 2023, it has reached a mutual agreement with InvestDEFY Technologies Inc. (“InvestDEFY”), a full stack AI platform that powers unique structured products for the digital asset space, to settle the cash component of the consideration in common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) in order to increase InvestDEFY’s equity position in Spirit.
  • Accordingly, the Company will issue an aggregate of ‎4,275,000 Common Shares to InvestDEFY at a price of $0.05 per Common Share on October 20, 2023 in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • All Common Shares to be issued are subject to a statutory four month hold period in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange and applicable securities laws.
  • None of the securities to be issued have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and none may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.

Algorand Foundation Announces Build-A-Bull Hackathon in collaboration with AWS

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The Algorand Foundation , the organization focused on growing the ecosystem for the world's most advanced, secure and reliable layer-1 blockchain, announces the opening of registration for Build-A-Bull , a global virtual hackathon with $200,000 (USD) in prizes.

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  • The Algorand Foundation , the organization focused on growing the ecosystem for the world's most advanced, secure and reliable layer-1 blockchain, announces the opening of registration for Build-A-Bull , a global virtual hackathon with $200,000 (USD) in prizes.
  • The hackathon, powered by Algorand Ventures and in collaboration with AWS, will run from October 18 through November 15, 2023.
  • Build-A-Bull is a hackathon to create consumer-friendly applications using the power and scalability of the Algorand blockchain.
  • “With Build-A-Bull, we expect to attract a new wave of promising builders to come into the Algorand ecosystem,” says Ryan Terribilini, EVP of Algorand Ventures.

Spirit Blockchain Capital Celebrates Its First Birthday, Expands Leadership, and Unveils Rebranding

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Despite the challenging market conditions in 2022 and 2023, Spirit Blockchain Capital emerges as a stronger, more resilient player in the industry.

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  • Despite the challenging market conditions in 2022 and 2023, Spirit Blockchain Capital emerges as a stronger, more resilient player in the industry.
  • Spirit Blockchain Capital is also thrilled to introduce key executive appointments that will play a pivotal role in our continued success.
  • We are thrilled to have Lewis Bateman, CEO, and other highly skilled professionals join Spirit Blockchain Capital.
  • Finally, in collaboration with our strategic partner, Troon Technologies, Spirit Blockchain Capital proudly unveils our brand-new website, www.spiritblockchain.com , reflecting the company’s new focus, capabilities, and international presence.

Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas Launches to Support Clear Digital Asset Regulation for Texans

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Monday, September 11, 2023

The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas is launching today to advocate for clear and consistent regulation of digital assets in the state of Texas.

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  • The Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas is launching today to advocate for clear and consistent regulation of digital assets in the state of Texas.
  • The Alliance will serve as a vital resource to regulators and industry members in Texas, who are eager to learn and use this transformative technology.
  • “As a resident of Texas, I know this state has a lot to gain from getting crypto policy right.
  • Key Objectives and Policy Priorities of the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas:
    Promoting Clear and Consistent Regulation: The Alliance's primary goal is to facilitate the development of coherent and predictable regulations for digital assets in Texas.

RISC Zero raises $40m in Series A to bring its leading Zero-Knowledge technology to Web3 & Enterprise

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SEATTLE, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISC Zero , developer of leading general purpose zero-knowledge (ZK) virtual machine technology, has raised a $40 million Series A.

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  • SEATTLE, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RISC Zero , developer of leading general purpose zero-knowledge (ZK) virtual machine technology, has raised a $40 million Series A.
  • We're excited to play our part in building a more open and trusted foundation for the future of the internet."
  • - Brian Retford, CEO & Co-founder
    This funding round will enable RISC Zero to bring its Bonsai computing platform to market, supporting rapid application development and deployment in both cloud and decentralized environments.
  • RISC Zero is building a diverse, talented, and global team dedicated to exploring the frontiers of computing — join us at jobs.lever.co/risczero.com
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Spirit Blockchain Capital Announces the Signing of a Letter of Intent to Acquire Troon Technologies, Propelling Industry Innovation and Growth

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Friday, June 16, 2023

"We are thrilled to announce the signing of this letter of intent with Troon Technologies," said Lewis Bateman, CEO of Spirit.

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  • "We are thrilled to announce the signing of this letter of intent with Troon Technologies," said Lewis Bateman, CEO of Spirit.
  • This strategic partnership will amplify our combined strengths, positioning us at the forefront of the digital asset and technology sectors."
  • "Troon Technologies is pleased to announce the signing of this letter of intent with Spirit Blockchain Capital," stated Paul Dubé, Troon Technologies' Co-Founder and Managing Partner.
  • "This merger represents a strong alignment and steps toward an acquisition, and thus represents a significant milestone in Troon Technologies' growth strategy, allowing us to expand our offerings to empower the Spirit ecosystem.

The Universal Peace Gala: A Benefit in Support of the Universal Peace Sanctuary in Lumbini, Nepal

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The gala is a benefit in support of the Universal Peace Sanctuary, now under construction in Lumbini, Nepal. The theme is "Make Peace More Fashionable Than War". The sanctuary will serve as a radiant beacon, guiding individuals, communities and nations toward peace, non-violence and reconciliation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The gala is a benefit in support of the Universal Peace Sanctuary, now under construction in Lumbini, Nepal.
  • His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche is the visionary founder of the Universal Peace Sanctuary.
  • Launch of the Universal Peace Movement The gala will also serve as the launch of the Universal Peace Movement, an initiative aimed at raising funds for the construction of the Universal Peace Sanctuary and its Digital Twin.
  • The Universal Peace Sanctuary is a non-profit project that promotes peace, compassion, and understanding among all people and all nations.