Blockchain Technology

TAAL completes the sale of and partnership plans for the New Brunswick facility

TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc. (CSE: TAAL) (FWB: 9SQ1) (OTC: TAALF) (“TAAL” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated blockchain infrastructure and service provider for enterprise, announces the completion of the sale and partnership plans for its New Brunswick facility.

Chief Fuels Transaction Completed

Further to the announcement on April 5, 2022, TAAL is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) and completed the sale of the shares of Chief Fuels Inc. (“Chief Fuels”) to an established professional property fund (the “Purchaser”) for an aggregate cash purchase price of US$24 million (the “Purchase Price”) and the Purchaser has committed to expending up to US$20 million for capital purchases, to develop the 60,000 sq/ft facility in New Brunswick into a dedicated bitcoin mining and transaction processing operation. TAAL will oversee and coordinate these activities. Upon closing, the deposit previously advanced by the Purchaser was credited towards the Purchase Price and the Purchaser made an additional payment of US$7 million. The Purchase Price balance is required to be paid in the fourth quarter of 2022. Pursuant to the Agreement, the parties have also agreed to enter a long-term arrangement where TAAL will be the single permanent tenant at this mining facility, commencing in 2023.

This partnership will support the capital requirements necessary for developing the New Brunswick facility to be a 50MW mining and transaction processing data centre adding up to 1.4 Exahash to TAAL’s block processing capabilities once complete. Additionally, the agreement provides immediate cash to continue supporting TAAL’s equipment commitments and growth strategy for 2022 and beyond.

“We are delighted to partner and work closely with such an established professional property fund to support TAAL and the development of this Bitcoin mining facility. TAAL’s business focus is on building the tools and services that help accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology. Selling this facility puts capital back on the balance sheet, accelerates the infrastructure build program at New Brunswick and secures the facility exclusive to our hashing operation requirements for the long-term.” Richard Baker, CEO.

For more information, please visit www.taal.com.

ABOUT TAAL DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES INC.

TAAL Distributed Information Technologies Inc. delivers value-added blockchain services, providing professional-grade, highly scalable blockchain infrastructure and transactional platforms to support businesses building solutions and applications on the BSV platform, and developing, operating, and managing distributed computing systems for enterprise users. BitcoinSV Blockchain is the world’s largest public blockchain by all major utility metrics, data storage, daily transaction volume, scaling ability, and average block size.

For more information please visit – www.taal.com/investors

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Certain statements included in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words “will”, “intends”, “expects” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking information, although not all forward-looking information will contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking information contained in this news release includes but is not limited to statements regarding: the anticipated timing of the payment of the balance of the Purchase Price, the entering into the of a tenancy arrangement, development of the New Brunswick facility and the North American growth plan. These statements are based on factors and assumptions related to historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking information relates to future events and conditions, by its very nature it requires making assumptions and involves inherent risks and uncertainties. TAAL cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from expectations. Material risk factors include delays in equipment deliver, expected operation, network conditions in the future and other risks set out in TAAL’s Annual Information Form for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 under the heading Risk Factors and elsewhere in TAAL’s continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information contained herein. Other than as required by law, TAAL undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.

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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/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Other Disclosures

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (“forward-looking information“) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information. In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made certain assumptions. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: regulatory approvals. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this news release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.

SOURCE CoinSmart

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

Cautionary Statement

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements made herein may contain forward-looking statements or information within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities laws. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements and forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon. Actual results achieved may vary from the information provided herein as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors. The Company believes the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

SOURCE: AMPD Ventures Inc.