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Argentum 47 Inc. Acquires 100% of United Kingdom Based The Data Source (UK) Limited

Argentum 47, Inc. (www.arg47.com) (OTC: ARGQ) is extremely delighted to announce that, on April 29, 2022, the Company has acquired The Data Source (UK) Limited (“TDS” / www.thedatasource.co.uk), an artificial intelligence driven sales and marketing company based in Berkshire (United Kingdom). The basis of the transaction was for Argentum 47 Inc. to acquire 100% of The Data Source (UK) Limited by way of management relinquishing their personal right, title and interest in (i) 40,000,000 shares of Argentum’s issued and outstanding Series “B” Preferred Stock, (ii) 4,378,888 shares of Argentum’s issued and outstanding Series “C” Preferred Stock and (iii) 21,500,000 shares of Argentum’s issued and outstanding Common Stock, which shares of Series “B” and “C” Preferred Stock and Common Stock constitute 51% of the voting stock of Argentum on fully diluted and converted basis (“Control Block”). Additional shares of Argentum 47, Inc. Common Stock will be issued to the TDS shareholders post-closing.

Since launching in 2014, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. has been supplying blue-chip clients with data and marketing services that they need to succeed. Under the leadership of renowned business partner Mr. Robert Stephenson, this small company has grown into one of the market’s leading players, providing data intelligence solutions to some of the biggest corporations around the world.

Through an unwavering commitment to excellence and a strong focus on building strong partnerships with key clients, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. has successfully established itself as a trusted provider of cutting-edge data solutions. Whether working with large companies or individual entrepreneurs, Stephenson and his team are driven by a shared goal of helping their clients achieve their business goals using the most up-to-date and accurate data available. With a proven track record of success and an unshakeable commitment to customer satisfaction, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. is poised for continued growth well into the future.

In 2020, this commitment to growth and innovation fueled the company’s decision to incorporate artificial intelligence into its lead generation data intelligence solutions. With AI, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. helped its clients improve their sales and marketing strategies, becoming one of the most trusted providers of data intelligence in the United Kingdom. Its products and services are used by some of the country’s largest companies, thanks to the company’s commitment to quality and reliability. Whether it is providing access to accurate consumer data or creating targeted marketing strategies tailored specifically for clients such as “American Express”, “Vodafone”, or “Revolut”, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. has become a leader in the field of data intelligence due to its extensive expertise and unparalleled knowledge of current trends in technology. Thus, it is no surprise that this innovative company has established itself as a leader in its field – an achievement that will undoubtedly continue well into the future as new technologies emerge.

The Data Source (UK) Ltd. has been experiencing incredible growth over the past few years. This results-driven company has been investing in the latest AI data-collection technologies, lead generation analytics platform and staff training and development, positioning it to be a leader in its field. Its commitment to excellence is paying off. The Data Source (UK) Ltd. has already generated $1.1M in sales in Q1 of this year and is expecting to grow at a rapid rate given its investment into its technology. With its cutting-edge proprietary tools and skilled team, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. is well positioned for continued success in the coming years.

The Data Source (UK) Ltd. is expected to acquire in the region of 600 new clients throughout 2022 and into 2023. Many of these will derive from their existing client base and from the companies that The Data Source (UK) Ltd. will acquire. The primary customer acquisition channel will be predominantly their highly trained in-house sales team. The customer and revenue stream are expected to quadruple, and then grow organically at a steady rate from 2023 onwards. This growth is attributable to The Data Source’s extensive database, excellent customer service, and technology.

Prior to closing the transactions, Mr. Peter Smith resigned as sole director of the Company and Mr. Nicholas Tuke also resigned as the company’s President, CEO and Secretary.

Mr. Alan Devlin, the Company’s newly appointed President, CEO and Secretary, and Mr. Kieran Sweeney, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board and Director, are repositioning The Data Source (UK) Ltd. as an aggressive company this year by taking an integrated approach and focusing on results rather than pursuing a single variable or strategy at the expense of others. This includes leveraging both organic growth and complementary acquisitions, as well as pursuing new business verticals that can be brought into the group. Furthermore, the company is constantly looking for innovative ways to launch new products and brands, as well as expanding their reach through investment in cutting-edge technologies such as digital marketing, AI, 5G, analytics, lead generation, data management, and blockchain. Through these efforts and others, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. will strive to remain a leader in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Whether through organic growth or complementary acquisitions, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. is committed to achieving continued growth for years to come.

About The Data Source (UK) Limited

The Data Source (UK) Ltd. is a cutting-edge B2B and B2C company that specializes in using the latest digital marketing technology to help businesses stay ahead of their competitors. Utilizing advanced AI capabilities, the company is able to provide clients with high-quality leads at reduced costs, resulting in increased ROI. With an extensive range of services that span across AI, analytics, data storage, and digital marketing, The Data Source (UK) Ltd. works with clients in a variety of sectors to maximize their data potential and optimize their online campaigns across multiple channels.

About Mr. Alan Devlin

Mr. Alan Devlin has always been at the forefront of the digital industry, with a career that spans nearly two decades. His immense knowledge and expertise in this field has allowed him to build strong networks both in Ireland and around the world, giving him unparalleled reach within the tech sector. Moreover, Alan’s work in promoting business growth within this field is truly exemplary. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of both business and technology, constantly pioneering innovative ideas and strategies to help businesses thrive. Whether through providing expert advice or spearheading groundbreaking initiatives, Alan is a true pioneer in the tech industry – a visionary who is at the very forefront of innovation and progress.

Since his career began in 1996, Alan has founded and exited several leading digital businesses. He built Ireland’s largest digital agency as the commercial director of Webfactory, which he sold in 2015 to start eDot Invest, a digital industry venture capital and incubator that has helped several technology companies reach their full potential. Alan has won numerous digital industry awards and has several other digital industry investments in both domestic and international markets.

Over the last four years, Alan and his team at eDot have been instrumental in generating new business and collaborating with The Data Source (UK) Ltd. to develop and implement new and highly effective business strategies for the company.

In his role as CEO of Argentum 47 Inc., Alan and his team will be responsible for increasing shareholder value, expanding into new markets and restructuring the company in order to absorb and deliver on the company’s phenomenal current and future growth potential.

About Mr. Kieran Sweeney

Former Program Director for Version 1, the largest indigenous IT Consultancy firm in Ireland. Version 1 employs over 1,000 people in the UK and Ireland and has a turnover of 80 million Euros. (Winner of the Deloitte Best Managed Company for 5 years running.) Kieran joined Version 1 in 2006 (when it had less than 100 employees) and was instrumental in its growth to its current status. Kieran is relentless in his pursuit of technological and digital innovations that will disrupt and transform the world. He has a deep understanding of how to leverage technology for business and is unrivaled in bridging the gap between technology and the executive table. Kieran began his career in Andersen Consulting following his receipt of a master’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 1995 and also a Masters in Executive Leadership awarded in 2010. Kieran is a sought-after speaker and advisor, and he is passionate about helping businesses unlock the power of technology.

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IR Contact Details:

Mr. Stanley Wunderlich

Consulting for Strategic Growth 1, Ltd.

Royal Palm Place,

101 Plaza Real South, Suite 612,

Boca Raton, 33432 Florida, U.S.A.

Telephone: (516) 729 3714

Email: swunderlich@cfsg1.com

Company Contact Details:

Mr. Alan Devlin (CEO) / Mr. Kieran Sweeney (Director)

27 Sheet Street,

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Berkshire,

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Telephone U.S.: (833) 568-8228

Telephone U.K.: +(44) 121 615 4720

Email: info@argq.io

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CoinSmart announces new Chief Compliance Officer, AGM Voting Results and provides Corporate Update

CoinSmart Financial Inc. (“CoinSmart” or “CFI”) (NEO: SMRT) (FSE: IIR), a leading Canadian-headquartered crypto asset trading platform, announced today that Sheereen Khan has joined CoinSmart as Chief Compliance Officer. 

Prior to joining CoinSmart Ms. Khan held senior compliance positions with Coinberry Ltd., Laurentian Bank Financial Group, JP Morgan Chase and Bank of Montreal.  She will replace Jeremy Koven who acted as Interim Chief Compliance Officer following the departure of Joe Tosti.

Annual General Meeting Results

CoinSmart also announced that all resolutions considered by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting“) previously held on June 29, 2022 were passed.

Voting as to each of the director nominees were as follows:

DirectorFor%Withheld%
Alexa Abiscott27,814,12499.99 %3,2830.01 %
Jeffrey Haas27,813,92499.99 %3,4830.01 %
Justin Hartzman27,813,12499.98 %4,2830.02 %
Jeremy Koven27,814,12499.99 %3,2830.01 %
G. Scott Paterson27,814,12499.99 %3,2830.01 %

Please refer to the report of voting results filed under CFI’s profile at www.sedar.com for the detailed results of all matters voted upon by shareholders at the Meeting.

Corporate Update

CoinSmart recently launched SmartPay, the easiest way for businesses to send and accept crypto payments. This payment processing service guarantees no chargebacks, no holds, same day settlements, and up to 80% cost savings, compared to traditional payment methods like credit cards.  It is estimated that there are over 300 million crypto users worldwide. Also, over 75% of global retailers plan to accept crypto over the next 24 months, making crypto more mainstream than ever. Moreover, crypto payment processing eliminates chargebacks, which is currently a $125 billion problem in the world of payment processing.

CoinSmart also became the first crypto platform to receive an Online Sports Wagering Vendor Permit from the State of Wyoming, allowing CoinSmart to process cryptocurrency payments for legalized gaming companies licensed in Wyoming.

CoinSmart has terminated the previously disclosed investment in NFT cross-bridge marketplace Curate due to repeated breaches and non-fulfillment by Curate Group Ltd. of its obligations pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement.  CoinSmart is in the process of evaluating any available recourse against Curate Group Ltd.

About CoinSmart Financial Inc.

CoinSmart is a leading Canadian-headquartered crypto asset trading platform dedicated to providing customers with an intuitive way for buying and selling digital assets, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. CoinSmart is one of the few crypto asset trading platforms in Canada to be registered as a securities dealer and marketplace with the Ontario Securities Commission. CoinSmart is also one of the first Canadian headquartered trading platforms to have an international presence, accepting customers across 40+ countries at a time when the digital asset industry continues to rapidly expand.

CoinSmart further builds on its mission to make cryptocurrency accessible by providing educational resources tailored to every level of cryptocurrency knowledge and unparalleled 24/7 omni-channel customer support. Offering instant verification, industry leading cold wallet storage, advanced charting with order book functionality and over-the-counter premium services, CoinSmart ensures every client’s needs are met with the highest level of quality and care. For more information please visit https://www.CoinSmart.com/.

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AMPD Ventures Announces the Addition of Tanya Woods to its Board of Directors

AMPD Ventures Inc. (CSE:AMPD)(OTCQB:AMPDF)(FRA:2Q0) (“AMPD” or the “Company”), a next-generation digital infrastructure provider, is pleased to announce that Tanya Woods has been appointed to its board of directors, effective September 12, 2022.

Ms. Woods is a Canadian-American entrepreneur, technology lawyer, and policy leader working in the verticals of mainstream and digital media, telecommunications, AI and blockchain, and high-performance computing infrastructure. She is currently the CEO of Futurity Partners, a strategic consulting firm advising public and private sector organizations on exponential and innovative technologies, digital policy, and ESG matters.

“I am delighted to be joining the experienced Board of AMPD Ventures as the Company and its subsidiaries break ground in the metaverse,” said Woods, “the Company’s multi-faceted approach from enabling mobile high-performance computing infrastructure to supporting first class metaverse and digital content creation is a unique and compelling innovation journey I look forward to talking with the team.”

“Tanya is an accomplished business leader with deep knowledge and experience in video games, digital content, high-performance computing infrastructure, ESG, and Web3,” said Anthony Brown, CEO of AMPD Ventures Inc., “she has a strong track record of successfully advancing public and private company growth objectives in these verticals making her an ideal addition to our Board, we look forward to her insights and are pleased to welcome her onboard.”

Ms. Woods has held increasingly senior executive level leadership roles advancing the commercial and regulatory agendas of global technology companies and government for nearly twenty years. She recently served as the founding Managing Director of Canada’s first Chamber of Digital Commerce, General Counsel, EVP Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Secretary of Hut 8 Mining Corp., General Counsel of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada, and Regulatory and Copyright Counsel for BCE Inc. She is also currently serving a three-year appointment as an expert advisor to UNESCO in Canada supporting the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Ms. Woods’ has received recognition as one of IT World’s Top Women in FinTech and Blockchain, a Government of Canada Leading TechWoman, CBC Trailblazer, Obama Foundation Global Civic Leader, Toastmasters International Community Leadership Award Recipient, and as a Top 40 Under 40. She studied law and global trade at the London School of Economics, University of Ottawa, and American University Washington College of Law.

About AMPD Ventures Inc.

AMPD is a next-generation infrastructure company specializing in providing high-performance computing solutions for low-latency applications. With state-of-the-art, high-performance computing solutions hosted in sustainable urban data centres, AMPD is leading the transition to the next generation of computing infrastructure as ‘the hosting company of the Metaverse.’ Through a mix of infrastructure as a service (“IaaS”) and an upgraded, high-performance cloud offering, we are meeting the low-latency requirements of multiplayer video games and eSports, computer graphics rendering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mixed reality, big data processing, and the as-yet uncharted technological developments of the coming decades. Additional information about the company is available on SEDAR and our website at http://www.ampd.tech.

For further information please contact Investor Cubed Inc.:

Neil Simon, CEO
Telephone: (647) 258-3310
Email: nsimon@investor3.ca

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

/s/ “Anthony Brown”

Anthony Brown
CEO & Director
AMPD Ventures Inc.
Telephone: 604-332-3329
Email: ir@ampd.tech

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SOURCE: AMPD Ventures Inc.