–News Direct– The dYdX Foundation is pleased to announce the open-sourcing of software for a Bridge User Interface that, if deployed, could facilitate the conversion by users of ethDYDX to DYDX, the layer 1 (L1) token of the dYdX Chain. Three significant developments have happened in the dYdX Ecosystem recently: October 24, 2023 dYdX Trading Inc. announced the release of the dYdX Chain open-source software. October 26, 2023 The dYdX Operations subDAO announced that the mainnet genesis of the dYdX Chain occurred with Genesis Validators participating in the creation of the first block of the dYdX Chain. October 30, 2023 – The dYdX Operations subDAO announced that a Bridge User Interface has been deployed and made publicly available. Following the mainnet genesis of the dYdX Chain...

–News Direct– Kevin Carter, the founder and chief investment officer of EMQQ Global and the INQQ Fund, discusses the immense potential of emerging markets in an interview with Steve Darling from Proactive. Emerging markets encompass 46 countries, primarily in Asia, South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe, home to 85% of the world's population, offering unparalleled growth opportunities. These markets have been growing at double the pace of developed economies, making them a prime destination for investors seeking growth. Carter emphasized the pivotal role of technology in these markets, citing examples like China and India, where technology-driven companies are experiencing rapid expansion. With the proliferation of affordable Android-based smartphones, emerging market consum...

–News Direct– MTB Metals CEO Lawrence Roulston joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has reported interesting findings from drilling conducted on the George Copper Project, a part of the company's wholly-owned BA Property situated approximately 30 kilometres from Stewart, British Columbia. The key revelation from Roulston is that all three drill holes recently undertaken at the George Copper Project intersected locally semi-massive sulphide mineralization. This mineralization is composed of pyrite, chalcopyrite, and sphalerite, highlighting the presence of valuable minerals. These results are particularly promising and indicative of the project's potential. Roulston further explained that the George Copper target is a crucial copper-bearing compon...

–News Direct– Vertiqal Studios CEO Jon Dwyer joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share significant updates for the company in its Over the Top (OTT) content. Vertiqal Studios has reported consistent growth in monthly recurring revenues from its OTT shows during the first three quarters of 2023. The company currently offers more than 50 shows and plans to expand its portfolio with over 40 additional shows, demonstrating its commitment to providing diverse and compelling content across various topics. The company has achieved better-than-expected results, including a 13% increase in 1Q, a 40% increase in 2Q, and a 7.5% increase in 3Q. Vertiqal Studios has reached a milestone of C$2.5 million in monthly recurring revenue. The company anticipates further milestones in the upcoming quart...

–News Direct– Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news about the company's latest developments. Nextech3D.ai has announced a significant expansion in its 3D modeling contract with Vornado Air, a prominent American company known for its expertise in manufacturing and marketing air circulators, air purifiers, heaters, and humidifiers. One particularly noteworthy aspect of this expansion is that Nextech3D.ai has been granted special access to Amazon's seller central platform. This access allows the company to bring 3D product models of select customers onto the Amazon e-commerce marketplace, marking a strategic collaboration that holds great promise for all involved parties. By leveraging its expertise in 3D modeling, Nextech3D.ai ...

–News Direct– 1606 Corp CEO Greg Lambrecht joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil some thrilling news: the impending launch of its cutting-edge AI chatbot, ChatCBDW. With ChatCBDW currently undergoing final testing phases, the countdown to its official launch is well underway. Lambrecht eagerly shared with Proactive the multifaceted capabilities that ChatCBDW is poised to bring to its users. This AI chatbot has been meticulously designed to offer a diverse range of user-centric features that go beyond the ordinary. Among its standout attributes are its ability to respond to user queries and provide comprehensive education on all aspects of CBD. But ChatCBDW doesn't stop there; it takes personalization to the next level by offering tailored product recommendations to users...

–News Direct– Torr Metals CEO Malcolm Dorsey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the company has successfully acquired the expansive Filion gold project, covering an impressive area of approximately 261 square kilometers. This project is strategically located with easy highway access and holds immense promise. The Filion gold project stands out due to its remarkable geological characteristics. It encompasses a 42-kilometer east-west trending deformation zone, which has been associated with six historical gold occurrences. These occurrences are hosted within a greenstone belt located in Northern Ontario, an area that has been relatively underexplored until now. In his conversation with Proactive, Dorsey revealed that Torr Metals has wasted no time in taking action on the Fili...

–News Direct– Santacruz Silver Mining executive chairman and interim CEO Arturo Prestamo joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an exciting production update on the company's various mining operations. The focus was on the Bolivar mine, Porco mine, Caballo Blanco Group of mines and the San Lucas feed sourcing business in Bolivia, and the Zimapan mine located in Mexico. In his update, Prestamo revealed some impressive figures that underscore Santacruz Silver Mining's strong performance. At the Bolivar mine, a substantial 77,298 tonnes of mineralized material were processed in the third quarter of 2023, resulting in the production of a remarkable 1,343,000 silver equivalent ounces. These figures represent a substantial 16% increase in material processing and a subs...

–News Direct– Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has announced another key 3D modelling contract with Kabbani Furniture. Kabbani is a major furniture retailer in Egypt with four main branches, 18 Sub-branches, seven factories, and over 2000 employees in seven different governorates in Egypt. The initial purchase order from Kabbani Furniture is for 500 3D models, which represents only a fraction of their total SKUs. This contract signifies a significant growth opportunity, with the potential for further expansion. The partnership with Kabbani is part of Nextech3D.ai's growing global reach in the adoption of 3D models and augmented reality. Nextech3D.ai's generative AI tools play a crucial role in efficiently mat...

–News Direct– Comcast today announced the company completed the initial phase of its expansion to bring its smart, fast, reliable fiber-rich Xfinity 10G Network to 700 homes and businesses in Mt. Angel, Oregon. Comcast began construction in May 2023 and expects to extend its network to more than 300 additional homes and businesses over the next year. As part of its commitment to connect more homes in Oregon, the expansion brings residential broadband speeds faster than 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) and business speeds up to 100 Gbps. Comcasts planned network in Mt. Angel is the latest example of the companys investment in Oregon. This year to date, Comcast expanded broadband service to more than 5,000 additional homes and businesses in Oregon, with major network expansion projects in Marion,...