Thursday, December 06, 2018

Investorideas.com - Crypto Corner: Australia Gets First Accredited #Blockchain Courses, EU Nations Sign Joint Blockchain Declaration and Huobi Gains DLT License for Gibraltar

Investorideas.com - Crypto Corner: Australia Gets First Accredited #Blockchain Courses, EU Nations Sign Joint Blockchain Declaration and Huobi Gains DLT License for Gibraltar



Crypto Corner: Australia Gets First Accredited #Blockchain Courses, EU Nations Sign Joint Blockchain Declaration and Huobi Gains DLT License for Gibraltar

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Point Roberts, WA and Delta, BC - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in crypto and blockchain investing news, in partnership with Fit Pay, Inc.'s (subsidiary of NXT-ID (NASDAQ: NXTD) crypto payment tech, Flip and the Genesis Exchange and Wallet App bring you today's edition of the Crypto Corner podcast and commentary on what's driving the cryptocurrency market.
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Market Downtrend Continues, Australia Gets First Accredited Blockchain Courses, EU Nations Sign Joint Blockchain Declaration and Huobi Gains DLT License for Gibraltar

According to data from CoinMarketCap, total market capitalization is sitting at $117 billion USD at press time. This is the lowest we've seen the market cap since roughly August of 2017, though at that time the market was in the ascendant, and it's not so clear right now. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading for $3680, XRP for $0.32, Ether (ETH) for $97, and Stellar (XLM) for $0.12. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), still reeling from its recent hard fork which coincided with the massive market downtrend, has lost about 80 percent of its value in the last month and is currently trading for $118.
According to media outlet Finder, Australia now has its first accredited blockchain courses. Consisting of eight modules, including six core and two electives, the Advanced Diploma of Applied Blockchain was developed by an institute known as the Blockchain Collective. Blockchain Collective co-founder Nathan Burns commented:
"We are honoured to bring accredited blockchain education to the Australian and International markets. This is just the tip of the iceberg with regard to implementing blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. I feel the timing is comparable to the World Wide Web in the early 1990s. And today, 55% of the world's population have internet access and use it on a daily basis. Just imagine where we will be in the next 10-20 years, now there is an accredited course."
Seven EU member nations - France, Italy, Spain, Malta, Cyprus, Portugal and Spain - have signed a declaration on Tuesday to promote the adoption of blockchain. Signed in Brussels, an excerpt from the declaration reads:
We believe that Distributed Ledger Technologies, along with other emerging technologies like 5G, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things could be a strong contributor that will help Southern European countries transform the way that we experience as well as to expand their digital ecosystem including Research & Development and innovation.
Cointelegraph reports that Singapore-based crypto exchange Huobi has gained a Digital Ledger Technology (DLT) license in Gibraltar. A press release states that "the new license gives Huobi the authority to store and transmit digital assets on behalf of clients worldwide". Huobi is hopeful to debut its service in Gibraltar in the first half of 2019.
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Investorideas.com - The AI Eye: Qualcomm ( $QCOM) Unveils Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, Siemens Awards Accenture ( $ACN) 5-Year Contract

Investorideas.com - The AI Eye: Qualcomm ( $QCOM) Unveils Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, Siemens Awards Accenture ( $ACN) 5-Year Contract



The AI Eye: Qualcomm ( $QCOM) Unveils Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, Siemens Awards Accenture ( $ACN) 5-Year Contract

AI in Fintech Market to Reach $7.3 Billion USD by 2022 at a CAGR of 40.4% According to New Research


Point Roberts, WA and Vancouver, BC - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com (www.investorideas.com), a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence (AI) , in partnership with Gopher Protocol's (OTCQB: GOPH). Avant!, the latest innovation in machine learning, brings you today's edition of The AI Eye - Watching stock news, deal tracker and advancements in artificial intelligence.
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AI in Fintech Market to Reach $7.3 Billion USD by 2022 at a CAGR of 40.4% According to New Research

A new report published by MarketsandMarkets titled: AI in Fintech Market by Component, Application Area, Deployment Mode, and Region - Global forecast to 2022 finds that Artificial Intelligence in the fintech market will reach $7.3 billion USD by 2022, from $1.3 billion USD in 2017. Key market drivers identified in the report include the growing internet penetration, availability of spatial data, increase in AI-enabled solutions in the capital market and a rising mobile workforce. The research finds that software tools solutions will be the largest contributor to AI in the fintech market during the forecast period. Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be 40.4 percent in the same period.

Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, Siemens Awards Accenture 5-Year Contract and Accenture Signs Contract with Imex for Canntop AI

Stocks discussed: (NasdaqGS:QCOM) (OTC:SIEGY) (NYSE:ACN) (TSXV:DM) (TSXV:IMEX)

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated (NasdaqGS:QCOM), has unveiled the new Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform. The press release states that the Snapdragon 855 is "the world's first commercial mobile platform supporting multi-gigabit 5G, industry-leading AI and immersive extended reality (XR)" and that it will "offer users long-lasting battery life and superior experiences in areas such as imaging, audio, gaming and XR." As for the AI component, the Snapdragon 855 features the fourth generation multi-core Qualcomm® AI Engine, which offers a total capacity of more than 7 trillion operations per second (7 TOPs), and 3x the AI performance compared to the previous generation mobile platform.
Siemens (OTC:SIEGY) has awarded Accenture (NYSE:ACN) a five-year technology and services contract "to run and maintain several of its digital managed services for data analytics and business intelligence." Explaining the move, Siemens CIO Dr. Helmuth Ludwig said:
"We've selected Accenture because of the firm's renowned excellence in data analytics and business intelligence, its global delivery capability, and our longstanding, collaborative working relationship. We need strong partners who can help us drive our digital transformation, and I look forward to working with the Accenture teams on this important engagement."
Datametrex AI Limited (TSXV:DM) has signed a contract with software solution provider Imex Systems Inc. (TSXV:IMEX). The contract will see Imex utilizing Datametrex's wholly-owned subsidiary, Canntop AI, to provide governments, law enforcement and health & safety organizations with highly actionable, geo-targeted cannabis data analytics. Datametrex Chairman and CEO, Andrew Ryu, commented on the news:
"This is a tremendous opportunity for Canntop to build upon Imex's existing relationships and previous contracts with various Government Agencies. We believe there will be tremendous demand by various groups for clear, concise and actionable social data analysis surrounding the Cannabis sector."
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Investorideas.com - #Security Stock News: Patriot One (TSX.V: $PAT.V) (OTCQX: $PTOTF) @patriot1tech Secures Initial 287K (USD) Order for PATSCAN Threat Detection Solutions

Investorideas.com - #Security Stock News: Patriot One (TSX.V: $PAT.V) (OTCQX: $PTOTF) @patriot1tech Secures Initial 287K (USD) Order for PATSCAN Threat Detection Solutions



#Security Stock News: Patriot One (TSX.V: $PAT.V) (OTCQX: $PTOTF) @patriot1tech Secures Initial 287K (USD) Order for PATSCAN Threat Detection Solutions

Smart CT Solutions invests in covert threat detection 90-day paid trials for their clients

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TORONTO - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Patriot One Technologies Inc., (TSX.V: PAT) (OTCQB: PTOTF) (FRANKFURT: 0PL) ("Patriot One" or the "Company"), developers of the award-winning PATSCAN™ CMR covert weapon detection system, is pleased to have received an initial $287,000 (USD) purchase order from Smart CT Solutions LLC of Miami, Florida USA ("Smart CT Solutions") for multiple PATSCAN threat detection systems.
Smart CT Solutions purchase includes select products from the growing PATSCAN family of covert threat detection solutions. Smart CT Solutions decided to invest in this 90-day paid trial program for key clients, while also reviewing additional covert threat detection solutions that are currently undergoing extensive review at Patriot One's Las Vegas development center. Once approved and accepted by the Patriot One team, Smart CT Solutions plans to adopt several of the new PATSCAN threat detection products for introduction to their client base beginning with a charter school located in Miami Dade-County.
"We're excited to go to the next level working with Patriot One towards implementing their PATSCAN covert threat detection solutions in Florida. We've been actively promoting Patriot One products since late 2017 with our clients." explained Roberto Gonzalez, Director & Co-founder of Smart CT Solutions. "With our expertise in technology integration, we look to deliver a complete suite of threat detection products which will change the way we approach proactive surveillance. Our clients' security teams will now have the opportunity to respond quickly and appropriately to threats and disturbances identified and reported by these innovative technologies. As part of our collaboration effort with Patriot One, we have created a go-to-market campaign with awareness in new technologies to penetrate the Florida marketplace, adding other approved PATSCAN solutions into many client facilities later in 2019 post successful trials."
Smart CT Solutions has been an Authorized Security System Integrator /Reseller of Patriot One since 2017. The company has been servicing Southern Florida businesses and government organizations for almost a decade helping customers implement security solutions for their properties such as video surveillance, smart lighting, and in-building networks. As a Cisco certified CCPA company, Smart CT believes a number of their key clients will benefit greatly from the integration efforts being developed through Cisco Solutions Program with Patriot One Technologies.
"We're eager to support our only Florida authorized reseller Smart CT Solutions with these paid trial deployments of our PATSCAN technologies with their clients," expressed Martin Cronin, CEO and President of Patriot One Technologies. "Over the past year, our engineering and business development teams have been working closely with Roberto Gonzalez and Smart CT Solutions to introduce our threat detection solutions to their clients. Today, we are excited to begin installing these solutions with the shared goal of detecting threats before they become tragedies."
Smart CT Solutions and the Patriot One engineering teams will begin trials on all PATSCAN products installations at several Florida locations beginning in December 2018 through Q1, 2019. Additional PATSCAN solutions, as they get approved, will be scheduled for advanced paid trial installations with key Smart CT clients throughout 2019.
Roberto Gonzalez, Director & Co-Founder
Smart CT Solutions LLC
Martin Cronin, CEO
Patriot One Technologies Inc.
About Smart CT Solutions LLC
Smart CT Solutions LLC is a consulting and integration company whose core values are to deliver solutions that maximize the customer's business strategies and enable them to become innovators of their own. Services include Internet of Things (IoT), smart lighting, surveillance, networking, security, artificial intelligence, and much more. With over 20 years of experience integrating digital technologies into a variety of industries, the company delivers a 360-degree service approach which includes identifying customer needs, planning, product selection, coordination, installation, integration, and training. Visit SmartCTsolutions.com.
About Patriot One Technologies, Inc. (TSX.V:PAT) (OTCQX: PTOTF) (FRA: 0PL):
Patriot One has developed the PATSCAN™ next generation software and sensor solutions for the covert detection of weapons threats. Designed as an innovative and effective platform to combat active shooter threats before they occur, the system features the award-winning PATSCAN™ CMR cognitive microwave radar system. Built for cost-effective deployment in weapon-restricted buildings and facilities, the Patriot One software solution and related hardware systems can be installed at key access points to covertly identify weapons and to alert security for the intervention of active threat events before they commence. Owner/operators of private and public facilities can now prominently post anti-weapons policies with compliance assured. The Company's motto Deter, Detect and Defend is based on the belief that widespread use of its technology will act as an effective deterrent, thereby diminishing the epidemic phenomena of active shooters across the globe. For more information, visit: www.patriot1tech.com. Patriot One Technologies are proud winners of the 2017 Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection category of the Security Industry Association's New Product Showcase at ISC West.
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Investorideas.com - Cannabis Companies Continue to Pull the Best from the Beverage Sector: Sproutly (CSE: $SPR.C) (OTCQB: $SRUTF), PEPSICO (NASDAQ: $PEP) Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: $BUD) and New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: $NBEV)

Investorideas.com - Cannabis Companies Continue to Pull the Best from the Beverage Sector: Sproutly (CSE: $SPR.C) (OTCQB: $SRUTF), PEPSICO (NASDAQ: $PEP) Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: $BUD) and New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: $NBEV)



Cannabis Companies Continue to Pull the Best from the Beverage Sector: Sproutly (CSE: $SPR.C) (OTCQB: $SRUTF), PEPSICO (NASDAQ: $PEP) Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: $BUD) and New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: $NBEV)


Point Roberts, WA - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including marijuana and hemp stocks, releases a sector snapshot looking at the race for positioning in the future cannabis beverage space, with companies targeting key executives from the beverage industry as well as expanding with corporate acquisitions in the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sector.
High expectations on the passing of the US 2018 Farm Bill, as well as Canada's anticipated edibles roll-out in 2019, have pushed cannabis infused beverage companies to continue to add to their company rosters ensuring they are fully prepared to seize the massive CBD beverage market in Canada, the US and internationally.
Looking to the future, Sproutly Canada, Inc. (CSE:SPR) (OTCQB:SRUTF) (38G.F), a licensed cannabis producer in Canada that has secured a natural water soluble technology to redefine cannabis beverages, just announced two new hires from the beverage sector, adding to their already seasoned team. The company brought on both Melise Panetta to the senior leadership team as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, to focus on the Company's branding, marketing and sales objectives, as well as Bryan Semkuley to the senior leadership team as President of Sproutly, to accelerate the Company's strategic objectives of becoming a leading cannabis formulations company focused on beverages.
Melise Panetta most recently led the sales strategy as Director of Sales for SC Johnson, a privately held global consumer packaged goods company and was responsible for delivering profitable category and brand growth for 200+ customers across multiple classes of trade including Sobeys, Save on Foods, London Drugs, and Federated Co-op among others. Prior to her role as Director of Sales, Melise was Head of Marketing with responsibilities including realigning their investment strategy behind brands, establishing their strategic net revenue framework and delivering strong market share gains. Previous to SC Johnson, Melise held roles of increasing responsibility at PEPSICO, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) for 8 years, most recently as Senior Marketing Manager, Corporate Initiatives.
In a recent release Keith Dolo, CEO of Sproutly stated, "We are very excited for Melise to be joining the Sproutly leadership team. She brings a tremendous amount of sales, marketing and branding experience from established consumer packaged goods and beverage companies to Sproutly. Her proven track record, along with her drive to form winning brands will allow Sproutly to successfully deliver on our product brand strategy," concluded Keith.
Regarding the addition of Bryan Semkuley, Dolo has similar sentiment, saying, "We are pleased that Mr. Semkuley has chosen to join the leadership team of Sproutly as President. Bryan brings significant experience in branding, marketing, sales and most importantly, global product innovation and expertise from recognized multinational consumer packaged goods and beverage companies. Our ability to continue executing on our business objectives, defining our competitive advantages and attracting top talent to our management team and Board of Directors further validates our commitment to becoming a leading cannabis company, with a clear focus on the beverage category," he concluded.
Bryan Semkuley is a seasoned executive with over 30+ years leading global innovation and marketing teams for Fortune 200 companies including Kimberly-Clark, Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) and Labatt. Mr. Semkuley will focus on the execution of the Company's strategic objectives, development of its operational plan and will work diligently to tie in the different vertical divisions of sales, marketing, product innovation, operations and branding to deliver top-line growth.
Mr. Semkuley has extensive experience and a proven established track record of building new and existing brands and businesses through new product development, channel relationships and commercial innovation. Prior to joining Sproutly, Mr. Semkuley was Vice President, Global Innovation/Industrial Sector at Kimberly-Clark, a US$19B NYSE-listed American multinational consumer packaged goods company focused on personal care products. Before joining Kimberly-Clark, Mr. Semkuley spent over 25 years at Anheuser-Busch InBev, a US$130B NYSE-listed beverage company and Labatt as Vice President Global Innovation, Vice President Global Brand Marketing and Vice President Marketing, amongst other roles.
Mr. Semkuley has similar company with his move from Anheuser-Busch InBev to entering the cannabis sector, as news hit in September this year that Adolphus A. Busch V, great-great-grandson of the late founder of Anheuser Busch announced the launch of his eponymous cannabis brand, ABV Cannabis Company.
In a news release, Adolphus Busch V, founder of ABV Cannabis Co. discussed his move to the cannabis sector. "Growing up I always knew I wanted to work in the family business, creating quality and affordable products that appealed to a variety of consumers. However, once I saw all the incredible benefits that cannabis could bring to people and the immense opportunity presented by the cannabis industry, I knew I could take all I learned from my pioneering family heritage and create a new legacy for myself in the cannabis space."
Companies like New Age Beverages (NASDAQ: NBEV) have taken a slightly different approach by simply acquiring new companies to posture for the future. NBEV stock jumped 8% on Monday, after rising as much as 15.6% earlier in the day, following the company announcing that it was acquiring Morinda Holdings, a Utah-based company specializing in health beverages, for $85 million - $75 million in cash and $10 million in New Age stock.
This merger will create the 40th largest non-alcoholic beverage company in the world with $300 million in net revenue, $20 million in adjusted EBITDA, $200 million in assets, no debt and $40 million in cash and working capital. This deal, which is expected to close by the end of December, also provides New Age's Health Sciences products and portfolio of CBD-infused beverages immediate access into 60 countries, with the big two being China and Japan.
Beveragedaily.com, looking at the 2019 beverage trends: Top predictions for the coming year notes 2019 will see interest focus on CBD as a functional ingredient. Though there is still speculation on how and when the big giants like PEPSICO Inc. and Coca Cola Bottling Co. will enter into the cannabis space, it seems some of the key executives working for those companies are willing to bet on this new beverage trend.
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Investorideas.com - #Tech News: NXT-ID (NASDAQ: $NXTD) Subsidiary LogicMark Launches Notifi911 Retail PERS Product

Investorideas.com - #Tech News: NXT-ID (NASDAQ: $NXTD) Subsidiary LogicMark Launches Notifi911 Retail PERS Product



#Tech News: NXT-ID (NASDAQ: $NXTD) Subsidiary LogicMark Launches Notifi911 Retail PERS Product

The company's Personal Emergency Response System to be sold through the national retailers

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SEBASTIAN, Florida - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) LogicMark, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD), today announced the commercial launch of Notifi911, a Personal Emergency Response (PERS) device, to be sold direct to consumers through big box retail stores and other sales channels. Notifi911, LogicMark's newest Mobile Emergency Response pendant, will connect users to 911 at the touch of a button on the wearable pendant allowing them to speak directly to a 911 operator anytime and anywhere there is cellular service.
"The retail launch of Notifi911 represents a significant expansion of our product offerings and distribution channels, which will allow us to offer security and safety products to entirely new markets and customers," said Kevin O'Connor, President of Logicmark. "Partnering with the nation's leading retailers offers an important new channel for our PERS products and will provide us with strong consumer distribution in the fast growing global PERS retail market."
Notifi911 will be available at Best Buy, BestBuy.com and other national retailers. It is currently undergoing the product onboarding process through Best Buy and will be available to purchase in the coming months. The launch of Notifi911, a self-contained unit that does not require a base station, landline or cellular plan, follows extensive in-store trials. There are no monthly charges, no monitoring fees, and no contract to use the device, which offers a distinct value proposition over other devices currently on the market. The Notifi911 pendant is fully rechargeable with a standby time of 3 months when fully charged. The robust design of the Notifi911 allows the pendant to get wet so it can be carried and used during outdoor activities and during heavy rain. LogicMark offers a one-year limited warranty on Notifi911.
"Our PERS device provides users with the comfort of knowing that with the touch of a button they can immediately reach emergency operators," said Stanley Washington, Chief revenue officer and president healthcare for NXT-ID, Inc. "We have seen strong demand from consumers who want that level of security and safety without a monthly fee. Launching our retail distribution strategy is a major step in making our devices available to a wider marketplace."
LogicMark is currently a major provider of PERS to the Veterans Administration. The Company's non-monitored product offering has disrupted the market for PERS by providing its end-users a product at less than 10 percent of the cost to customers over lifetime use of monitored devices offered by its competitors. LogicMark operates in the $6.3 billion global PERS market, which is projected to grow to $8.4 billion in 2020 (Source:IndustryARC Market Research). There are three major trends driving the market growth in PERS:
  • Greater Desire for Connectivity and Independence: There is an increased desire for safety devices by people over 60 years of age who now represent the fastest growing demographic in social media, outdoor activities and vacation travel. One third of Americans aged 65+ fall at least once per year resulting in more than 2 million injuries annually (Source: Home & Community Preferences of the 45+ Population, AARP).
  • Increase in Violent Crimes: The estimated number of violent crimes increased for the second straight year in the U.S. (4.1 percent). In 2017 there were an estimated 1,248,185 violent crimes and an estimated 7,919,035 property crimes. Rape and aggravated assault increased 6.3 percent and 4.6 percent. 88 percent of on campus college crimes are sexual assault and 61 percent are Aggravated Assault (Source:Statista).
  • Raising Cost of Workplace Injuries: More than 4.1 million people in the U.S. suffer a workplace injury resulting in more than 1.1 million days of work lost by employees every year. Additionally, the number of assaults against real estate agents, hospitality staff and other business professionals is on the rise. Industries with the highest rate of injury include construction, fishermen, roofers, transportation workers and agricultural workers (Source: United States Department of Labor/ OSHA).
For seniors, falls result in more than 2 million injuries treated in emergency departments, including over 550,000 hospitalizations and more than 18,000 deaths per year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. (Source:NCOA). The financial toll for older adult falls is expected to increase as the population ages and may reach $54.9 billion by 2020.
Other market opportunities for the Notifi911 retail offering include:
  • Hospitality, hotel and resort industry employees
  • College students and teachers
  • Joggers, hikers, bikers and climbers
  • Fishermen and hunters
  • Real estate agents and bank tellers
  • Oil workers and construction
  • Extreme athletes and surfers
  • Singles living alone
LogicMark's has a long history of providing PERS devices to those aging in place and with medical conditions the ability to call 911 or to alert family and friends to an emergency with the simple touch of a button. The Company is a leading provider of medical alert systems that offer this emergency service without a monthly fee or contract. LogicMark offers both monitored and non-monitored PERS devices. Prior to this retail launch of Notifi911, the Company's devices were primarily sold through dealers and medical devices distributors as well as through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
About NXT- ID, Inc.
NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD) provides a comprehensive platform of technology products and services that enable the Internet of Things (IoT). With extensive experience in access control, biometric and behavior-metric identity verification, security and privacy, encryption and data protection, payments, miniaturization and sensor technologies, NXT-ID develops and markets groundbreaking solutions for payment and IoT applications. Its industry-leading technology products and solutions include MobileBio®, a suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms, the Wocket™, a next-generation smart wallet and the Flye, a digital credit card developed in collaboration with WorldVentures.
NXT-ID includes three mobile and IoT-related subsidiaries: LogicMark, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of non-monitored and monitored personal emergency response systems ("PERS") sold through dealers/distributors and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Fit Pay, Inc., a proprietary technology platform that delivers end-to-end solutions to device manufacturers for contactless payment capabilities, credential management, authentication and other secure services within the IoT ecosystem, and 3D-ID LLC, which is engaged in biometric identification and authentication. Learn more about NXT-ID at http://www.nxt-id.com. FitPay and the FitPay Payment Platform are the sole property of Fit Pay, Inc. For NXT-ID Inc. corporate information contact: info@nxt-id.com.
Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contacts:
Chris Orlando
chris.orlando@nxt-id.com
+1-760-468-7273
D. Van Zant
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press@nxt-id.com

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Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: Gopher (OTCQB: $GOPH) Closes Financing Providing Up to $7,500,000 in Funding

Investorideas.com Newswire - #Tech News: Gopher (OTCQB: $GOPH) Closes Financing Providing Up to $7,500,000 in Fundin



#Tech News: Gopher (OTCQB: $GOPH) Closes Financing Providing Up to $7,500,000 in Funding

$4,500,000 Funded at Closing

$3,000,000 Funded During Next 3 Months

Investorideas Featured Company: Gopher Protocol, Inc. (OTC:GOPH)


Santa Monica, CA - December 6, 2018 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Gopher Protocol Inc. (OTCQB: GOPH) ("Gopher" or the "Company"), a company specializing in the creation of Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technologies, including a global platform with both mobile and fixed solutions, announced today that it entered into a financing with an unaffiliated third-party institutional investor (the "Investor"), pursuant to which Gopher (i) issued to the Investor a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Debenture (the "Debenture") in the aggregate face value of $8,340,000 and (ii) granted to the Investor a three-year Common Stock Purchase Warrant for the purchase of up to 22,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, in consideration of $7,500,000, of which Gopher received $4,500,000 as of the closing and is to receive three additional tranches of $1,000,000 on the first, second, and third monthly anniversaries of the closing.
The Company intends to use a portion of the proceeds to pay-off the outstanding convertible debentures held by Bellridge Capital, LP, which will eliminate the debt and the related derivative liability.
"We are excited about bringing in this significant funding and look forward to utilizing this funding to implement our visionary business plan," stated Douglas Davis, Interim Chief Executive Officer.
The prospectus supplement relating to this offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 6, 2018. Copies of such prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Gopher.
About Gopher Protocol Inc. (http://gopherprotocol.com)
Gopher Protocol Inc. (GOPH) ("Gopher") (http://gopherprotocol.com/) is a development-stage company which consider itself Native IoT creator, developing Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile technology. Gopher has a portfolio of Intellectual Property that when commercialized will include smart microchips, mobile application software and supporting cloud software. The system contemplates the creation of a global network. The core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology that can be installed in any mobile device worldwide. Gopher envisions this system as an internal, private network between all enabled mobile devices providing shared processing, advanced mobile database management/sharing and enhanced mobile features.
Corporate Site: http://gopherprotocol.com
Consumer and product website for Guardian Patch: http://www.guardianpatch.com/.
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Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission located at their website (http://www.sec.gov). In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, governmental and public policy changes, the Company's ability to raise capital on acceptable terms, if at all, the Company's successful development of its products and the integration into its existing products and the commercial acceptance of the Company's products. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release.
Contact:
Douglas Davis, Interim CEO
Gopher Protocol Inc.
VM Only 888-685-7336
Media: press@gopherprotocol.com
SOURCE: Gopher Protocol Inc.

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