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Cboe Introduces Enhanced Margin Treatment for Index Options Overwriting Strategies

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Cboe's suite of index options offer cash-settlement, European-style exercise and potential tax benefits

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  • Cboe's suite of index options offer cash-settlement, European-style exercise and potential tax benefits
    CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today announced the introduction of enhanced margin treatment for cash-settled index options.
  • Cboe's margin relief rule offers enhanced margin treatment when writing, or selling, a cash-settled index option in a margin account against an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is based on the same underlying index.
  • Cboe is the exclusive home for S&P Dow Jones, FTSE Russell and MSCI index options, along with options on the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX).
  • To learn more about overwriting strategies with Cboe's index options, visit our website .

Cboe Global Markets Launches Options on Three New MSCI Indices

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has launched for trading Cboe MSCI World Index Options (MXWLD), Cboe MSCI ACWI Index Options (MXACW), and Cboe MSCI USA Index Options (MXUSA).

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  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has launched for trading Cboe MSCI World Index Options (MXWLD), Cboe MSCI ACWI Index Options (MXACW), and Cboe MSCI USA Index Options (MXUSA).
  • The three new Cboe MSCI Index options are available for trading on the Cboe Options Exchange.
  • The new index options are in addition to the currently listed Cboe MSCI tradable products, which include Cboe MSCI EAFE Index Options (MXEA) and Cboe MSCI Emerging Markets Index Options (MXEF).
  • Recently, Cboe expanded its suite of volatility indices with the Cboe MSCI EAFE Volatility Index (VXMXEA) and the Cboe MSCI Emerging Markets Volatility Index (VXMXEF).

BTQ TECHNOLOGIES CORP. ANNOUNCES FILING TIMELINE FOR 2023 ANNUAL FILINGS

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Monday, March 18, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company") (CBOE: BTQ) (FSE: NG3) (OTCQX: BTQQF) announces that it will delay the filing of its annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Financial Statements") and the related management's discussion and analysis and certifications (collectively, with the Financial Statements, the "Annual Filings").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - BTQ Technologies Corp. (the "Company") (CBOE: BTQ) (FSE: NG3) (OTCQX: BTQQF) announces that it will delay the filing of its annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the "Financial Statements") and the related management's discussion and analysis and certifications (collectively, with the Financial Statements, the "Annual Filings").
  • As further described below, the Company expects to file the Annual Filings on or before May 1, 2024.
  • On February 17, 2023, the Company closed its acquisition of BTQ AG (the "Transaction"), which was accounted for as a reverse acquisition transaction.
  • Until the Company files the Annual Filings, it will comply with the alternative information guidelines set out in NP 12-203.

Moomoo's Parent Company Futu Holdings Reports US$303.8 M and US$1.281 B in Revenues for Q4 and for Full Year 2023

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded US$1.281 billion in revenues and US$585.1 million in non-GAAP adjusted net income, representing a YoY increase of 31.4% and 45.9%, respectively.

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  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded US$1.281 billion in revenues and US$585.1 million in non-GAAP adjusted net income, representing a YoY increase of 31.4% and 45.9%, respectively.
  • During the full year 2023, the Company had acquired more than 220,000 new paying clients, including over 59,000 newly added in the fourth quarter, a growth of 41.0% compared to that of Q4 2022.
  • Meanwhile, the paying client retention rate remained strong at 98%, with the total client assets achieving US$62.164 billion, up 16.3% YoY.
  • (Based on Data.ai's comparison of stock trading apps on Apple and Google app stores as of December 31, 2023).

Boston Solar Commercial Division Announces 25+ Solar System Partnership with Local Non-Profit Housing Developer to Reduce Local Community's Carbon Footprint

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

"We are excited to be playing a big part to help those in Cambridge achieve alignment with their city's renewable energy goals," said Michael Morlino, President of Boston Solar.

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  • "We are excited to be playing a big part to help those in Cambridge achieve alignment with their city's renewable energy goals," said Michael Morlino, President of Boston Solar.
  • "This is an impactful opportunity for us," said Michael Ricci, Director of Commercial Solar at Boston Solar.
  • This partnership will ultimately help both parties achieve their renewable energy goals while pushing Boston Solar one step closer to the forefront of commercial solar operations in Massachusetts.
  • With an eye toward an increase in commercial ventures in 2024, Boston Solar anticipates significant growth in revenue.

VERSES AI Announces Blue Yonder Joins the Genius™ Beta Program

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE:VERS) (OTCQB:VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”), a cognitive computing company developing next-generation intelligent software systems, announces that Blue Yonder, a leader in supply chain digital transformation, has joined the Genius Beta program.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE:VERS) (OTCQB:VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”), a cognitive computing company developing next-generation intelligent software systems, announces that Blue Yonder, a leader in supply chain digital transformation, has joined the Genius Beta program.
  • “Blue Yonder was one of the earliest partners to align with the VERSES vision so it's a natural progression to expand the relationship from using our Wayfinder solution into the Genius beta,” said Gabriel René, founder and CEO of VERSES.
  • While AI has been a driving force for Blue Yonder, the company recognizes that adaptive intelligence is a key factor in helping its customers succeed.
  • Blue Yonder’s participation in the Genius Beta program signals the company’s ongoing commitment to market leadership and innovation.

Metasphere Labs to Develop Revolutionary Climate Game “Ents World” for Climate Finance Venture Studio, Bluesphere Ventures Inc.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

This game leverages the Bitcoin blockchain for its in-world assets and governance, marking a significant advancement in combining blockchain technology with environmental initiatives.

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  • This game leverages the Bitcoin blockchain for its in-world assets and governance, marking a significant advancement in combining blockchain technology with environmental initiatives.
  • Ents World will be developed as a first of its kind Open Metaverse which utilizes the Bitcoin blockchain for in-world assets and governance.
  • Natasha Ingram, CEO of Metasphere, expresses her enthusiasm for the initiative and commented, "We are thrilled to be chosen by Bluesphere to develop Ents World.
  • The Company and Bluesphere are working on establishing a definitive agreement after which, development of the game will commence.

NextGen Food Robotics Provides Update on its AI-Powered Food Ordering Application, Lily

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Lily aims to transform the food ordering and delivery experience through advanced generative artificial intelligence powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4.0 large language model.

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  • Lily aims to transform the food ordering and delivery experience through advanced generative artificial intelligence powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4.0 large language model.
  • The submission of the Lily App to the Apple App Store is just the beginning of NextGen's plans to enhance food ordering and delivery.
  • The Lily app is expected to be available for download soon, subject to App Store review and approval.
  • Users are encouraged to stay tuned for the official launch announcement and prepare to experience the future of food ordering.

VERSES AI Webinar Announcement: an Overview of AI Benchmarking

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSF) ("VERSES" or the "Company"), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of intelligent software systems, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr. Gabriel René will be conducting a webinar on Thursday, February 29th at 11:00am Eastern Standard Time.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSF) ("VERSES" or the "Company"), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of intelligent software systems, is pleased to announce that its CEO, Mr. Gabriel René will be conducting a webinar on Thursday, February 29th at 11:00am Eastern Standard Time.
  • On this call, investors will have the opportunity to learn how AI (artificial intelligence) companies test and compare their latest AI products against each other and get a glimpse into the results that the VERSES team has achieved to date.
  • Attendees of this webinar will learn about:
    Mr. René will provide context on the importance of these tests for the AI field and what these results mean for the scalable use of AI across industries.

Vocodia Announces Phase One of Service Platform Installation at Dealers of One of Big 3 Automobile Resellers

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Under the terms of an agreement with one of the world’s Top 3 automobile resellers, 1,800 total dealerships are expected to receive Vocodia’s AI service module; 1,000 will receive it in the first year of the agreement.

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  • Under the terms of an agreement with one of the world’s Top 3 automobile resellers, 1,800 total dealerships are expected to receive Vocodia’s AI service module; 1,000 will receive it in the first year of the agreement.
  • Vocodia’s AI service appointment module for auto dealerships provides 24/7 call center support for inbound inquiries including service appointment scheduling and status checking in over 50 languages.
  • Brian Podolak, Founder and CEO of Vocodia, commented, “We’re excited to announce the kickoff of this program with one of the top global auto resellers.
  • With this program, we expect revenue and profitability growth for Vocodia under its fixed price per location pricing model.