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Bitkey Starts Shipping First Units of Its Hardware Device, Adds Security and Recovery Features

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Cryptocurrency, Payments, Hardware, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, Fintech, Security, Cloud, Multimedia, Remote backup service, App Store (iOS/iPadOS), Google Play, Block, ICloud, Proto

People in 90+ countries who want to take control of their bitcoin can now order Bitkey’s hardware device for delivery, which comes with the Bitkey app and a set of recovery tools.

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People in 90+ countries who want to take control of their bitcoin can now order Bitkey’s hardware device for delivery, which comes with the Bitkey app and a set of recovery tools.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311606243/en/
Bitkey’s wallet was built to bring more people to self-custody with an easy-to-use and safe solution.
Bitkey’s recovery design incorporates tools to easily but securely regain access to one’s account in every situation possible.
According to Jacob B., one of Bitkey’s beta customers from Mexico: “I think Bitkey is dead simple with healthy security.

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Selected for The Legal 500 Private Practice M&A Powerlist: U.S.A.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition, Private practice, Division, Block, The American Lawyer, Mergers and acquisitions, Publishing, Chambers and Partners, Security (finance), Sarbanes–Oxley Act, Lawyer, Partner, Research, Legalease Ltd.

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Dennis J. Block, Michael J. Bonner and Michelle Rowe Hallsten and Project Attorney John C. Jeppsen were selected for The Legal 500 "Private Practice Powerlist 2024 M&A – U.S. Region." The publication recognizes the leading U.S. based lawyers whose practice includes a focus on mergers & acquisitions (M&A).

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Block, Michael J. Bonner and Michelle Rowe Hallsten and Project Attorney John C. Jeppsen were selected for The Legal 500 "Private Practice Powerlist 2024 M&A – U.S.
NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Dennis J.
Block , Michael J. Bonner and Michelle Rowe Hallsten and Project Attorney John C. Jeppsen were selected for The Legal 500 "Private Practice Powerlist 2024 M&A – U.S.
Jeppsen focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, public offerings and private placements, M&A, and other sophisticated finance transactions.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT GROUP ANNOUNCES A NEW PUBLICATION EXPLORING THE CORE FUNCTIONS AND COSTS OF AN INTERNAL INVESTMENT OFFICE

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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This publication is part of Strategic's Fiduciary Insights, a series of periodic publications dedicated to supporting those who share fiduciary responsibility.

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This publication is part of Strategic's Fiduciary Insights, a series of periodic publications dedicated to supporting those who share fiduciary responsibility.
Building Blocks and Costs of an Internal Investment Office examines three illustrative cases that analyze the active management of multi-asset class portfolios with varying asset sizes.
The cases explore portfolios with $500 million, $2 billion, and $10 billion in assets, focusing on recurrent costs while excluding direct and opportunity costs related to setting up an investment office.
The paper provides valuable insights into the core functions and costs associated with operating an investment office.

Advancements Series to Explore Developments in Recycled Plastics for Building and Construction

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Plastic, Climate change, Recycling, Housing, Carbon footprint, Block, Spectator, Carbon

JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on innovations in plastics recycling and sustainable building technology.

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JUPITER, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming segment of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on innovations in plastics recycling and sustainable building technology.
Audiences will learn how plastics contribute to carbon emissions and to climate change, and why the recycling of plastics is imperative to the future of our planet.
Spectators will see how Block Solutions Oy's (Block Solutions) environmentally friendly Block-modules are being used for building sustainable and safe homes for people around the world using recycled plastics.
"We look forward to exploring this further on the series."

Global #1 VIP Crypto Casino Lucky Block Partners With MMA Legend Michael Bisping

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.

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Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.
Together, Lucky Block and Michael Bisping are bridging the gap between traditional sports and the burgeoning world of crypto-based betting.
With the Bisping tie-up, Lucky Block is positioning itself as the global leading sportsbook and crypto casino.
As the world's #1 VIP crypto casino, Lucky Block just recently increased its maximum bet limits tenfold, making Lucky Block the #1 destination for even the most demanding high-stakes players.

Global #1 VIP Crypto Casino Lucky Block Partners With MMA Legend Michael Bisping

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.

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Through securing this sponsorship deal with Michael Bisping, Lucky Block is joining the big league of crypto casino industry leaders who understand the business impact of top-level sports sponsorship deals.
Together, Lucky Block and Michael Bisping are bridging the gap between traditional sports and the burgeoning world of crypto-based betting.
With the Bisping tie-up, Lucky Block is positioning itself as the global leading sportsbook and crypto casino.
As the world's #1 VIP crypto casino, Lucky Block just recently increased its maximum bet limits tenfold, making Lucky Block the #1 destination for even the most demanding high-stakes players.

Spod Lithium Preparing Upcoming Drill Program Following Positive Results From Fall Prospecting

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOD LITHIUM CORP. (“SPOD” or the “Company”) (CSE: SPOD) (OTCQB: SPODF) is pleased to announce results from lithium grab samples and geometric survey from its prospecting program at MegaLi and La Grande 4 properties in James Bay, Quebec. The gravimetry survey executed last fall (See map below) gave a clear signature for the block C pegmatites and the indication of a stacking of similar signatures away from the exposed pegmatite. This survey combined with the lithium values found in the rock sample assays have generated several prospective drill targets for the 2024 winter exploration program.

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Initial prospecting on MegaLi and La Grande 4 claim blocks A, D, E, F all returned Li anomalies.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPOD LITHIUM CORP. (“SPOD” or the “Company”) (CSE: SPOD) (OTCQB: SPODF) is pleased to announce results from lithium grab samples and geometric survey from its prospecting program at MegaLi and La Grande 4 properties in James Bay, Quebec.
This survey combined with the lithium values found in the rock sample assays have generated several prospective drill targets for the 2024 winter exploration program.
Results received from 101 bedrock samples confirmed lithium anomalies with results as high as 440 ppm Li with 14 results between 0.026% and 0.095% Li2O.

H&R Block Chief Financial Officer Tony Bowen Announces Retirement

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Tony Bowen has decided to retire.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Tony Bowen has decided to retire.
“Tony has been a tremendous partner during our transformation and instrumental in guiding the company to the strong financial position we are in today,” said Jeff Jones, President and CEO of H&R Block.
“Tony has been an outstanding member of the H&R Block team for many years.
It’s been an honor to be a part of this transformation journey, and I’m confident H&R Block will continue this path of success,” said Bowen.

H&R Block Brings Block City to the Minecraft Metaverse

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Friday, February 2, 2024

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H&R Block’s new Minecraft experience integrates custom versions of the original game, featuring a playable H&R Block branded character, Sir Block.

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H&R Block’s new Minecraft experience integrates custom versions of the original game, featuring a playable H&R Block branded character, Sir Block.
“Gaming and taxes are an unlikely pairing, which is exactly why we wanted to do this,” said Jill Cress, chief marketing and experience officer, H&R Block.
These individuals will compete on teams to show off their gaming skills while exploring the exclusive H&R Block Minecraft experience.
By integrating H&R Block into Minecraft, H&R Block is reminding them that tax season is here, and that H&R Block is here to help.

Ionic Digital Starts Mining Bitcoin

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionic Digital (the "company"), North America's newest best-in-class bitcoin miner and emerging innovator in energy monetization, today announced its establishment. In a deal with Celsius Mining LLC, the company is acquiring approximately 127,000 bitcoin mining machines and infrastructure for 87 megawatts (MW) of self-mining capacity across four existing facilities; 142 MW of capacity for hosted bitcoin mining at third-party sites; and the Cedarvale site, in development to reach a capacity of 240 MW. With its fleet in full operation, Ionic Digital's bitcoin mining fleet is expected to achieve a hash rate of 12.7 exahash per second (EH/s), establishing it as one of the largest companies in North America securing the Bitcoin network.

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In a deal with Celsius Mining LLC, the company is acquiring approximately 127,000 bitcoin mining machines and infrastructure for 87 megawatts (MW) of self-mining capacity across four existing facilities; 142 MW of capacity for hosted bitcoin mining at third-party sites; and the Cedarvale site, in development to reach a capacity of 240 MW.
With its fleet in full operation, Ionic Digital's bitcoin mining fleet is expected to achieve a hash rate of 12.7 exahash per second (EH/s), establishing it as one of the largest companies in North America securing the Bitcoin network.
Matt Prusak, CEO of Ionic Digital, commented, "With our substantial mining fleet and infrastructure managed in our partnership with Hut 8, seasoned leadership team, and strategic vision, Ionic Digital is ready to make an impact as a leading bitcoin miner.
Mr. Block remarked, "At Ionic Digital, our financial strategy will be intricately crafted to navigate the complexities of the digital asset landscape.