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Despite Rallies From Bitcoin and Pepe is This The Best Crypto To Buy Now?

Blockchain Digest

With Bitcoin (BTC) recently hitting the psychological price of $35k and Pepe (PEPE) recording an impressive 30-day gain of 55.8%, a green picture is being painted in the crypto market. Furthermore, BorroeFinance ( $ROE) continues to be top of mind for investors based on its out-of-the-box approach in the Web3 sector. >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< BorroeFinance is being Hailed as a Web3 Catalyst Finding itself at the crossroads of financial inclusion and Web3 development, BorroeFinance ($ROE) continues to make airwaves as one of the top altcoins with a real-life use case. Given that the lack of funding continues to be a headache in Web3 advancement, BorroeFinance seeks to eradicate this pain point through its innovative peer-to-peer (P2P) ecosystem, making it one of the altcoins to buy. Specifically, Web3 players are able to access instant cash by using their future recurring income as collateral on BorroeFinance ecosystem. The future earnings are converted to non-fungible tokens (NFT) for seamless revenue buying and selling. As a result, experts deem the network as one of the best DeFi projects. Furthermore, BorroeFinance ’s transformative capability is fueled by the network’s robust blockchain technology and AI-powered risk evaluation, enabling seamless transactions. Therefore, BorroeFinance is showcasing itself as one of the best cryptos to buy now, given that its native token called $ROE is experiencing heightened adoption rates. For instance, more than 126 million $ROE tokens have already been bought at the presale stage, with pundits speculating that the coin has the potential of scaling to the $1 level. At the Stage 2 presale, $ROE is currently retailing at $0.015, representing a 50% gain from the Beta Stage where the price was set at $0.01. Therefore, $ROE is emerging as one of the altcoins to watch based on BorroeFinance ’s long-term objective of breaking barriers in Web3. >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< Optimism Continue to Engulf the Bitcoin Market amid PEPE Getting the Limelight in the Memecoin Ecosystem After trying to surpass the psychological price of $30,000 for months in vain, Bitcoin recently found the right footing and breached this zone thanks to heightened optimism from spot BTC ETF approval. Bitcoin scaled heights to the extent that it hit a 17-month high above the $35,000 mark, illustrating that it remains one of the top cryptos to buy. BTC was up by 30.8% in the past 30 days to hit $35,486 at the time of writing, according to CoinGeko data. Pundits believe the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will make BTC to skyrocket to new highs, even going to the extent of hitting the $150,000 mark in the near future. On the other hand, PEPE continues to stamp its authority in the memecoin market, based on a remarkable surge. Therefore, PEPE is painting a bullish picture, given that its demand in the futures market hit a volume of $1.7 billion, with more than 420 million in the spot market, according to market analyst Plazma. Therefore, BorroeFinance, Bitcoin and Pepe are enjoying the bullish momentum being experienced in the crypto market. Visit BorroeFinance Presale Contact Details Borroe Finance media@borroefinance.ai

November 01, 2023 06:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Planning Your Next Winter Getaway with Priceline

YourUpdateTV

The holiday and winter travel season is just around the corner, and now is the time to think about where you want to go, what you want to experience, and most importantly – how to find the best price. Recently, Travel Expert, Jo Franco, teamed up with Priceline on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the season’s top travel destinations and some tips to help you save. According to recent Priceline data, the top destinations in the U.S. for holiday travel are entertainment hotspots like New York City, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. To take the stress out of holiday travel planning, Priceline introduced Trip Intelligence, a suite of 40 new booking tools and Gen AI features to help research and personalize your plans. Penny, Priceline’s brand-new checkout chatbot, is available to help answer any questions about bookings, including information about nearby restaurants and attractions. In addition, Priceline’s new Flight Rebook tool allows users to easily rebook flights with their airline credits directly through Priceline, helping travelers avoid long lines or time spent waiting on hold. On top of their everyday deals, Priceline is offering even bigger savings this holiday season. Their Black Friday early access sale kicks off on November 6th with amazing deals. You can save 30% or more on thousands of hotels in over 80 countries. Not only that, we’ll also see the return of Priceline's mystery coupons. Priceline email subscribers will receive mystery coupons, which could be for up to 99% off Express Deals. For more information, visit Priceline.com or download the Priceline app. About Jo Franco Jo Franco is a well-known Travel & Language Content Creator, Polyglot, Writer, and TV Host. She has created over 600 videos on the internet across two YouTube channels (DamonAndJo + Jo Franco) with over 1.3 million subscribers. She has been creating content for a decade in several languages including English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. She is the CEO of JoClub, a journal club that hosts live journaling sessions of introspection both in English, and several other languages, she has her own Podcast, Not Your Average Jo, and she has worked as a TV host for Netflix’s World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Jo grew up as a Brazilian immigrant in a small town in Connecticut and received an international business degree in NYC. Jo’s experience in the travel space, as well as building communities and businesses, has landed her a spot on the Forbes top travel influencer list. She’s spoken at prestigious events such as South by Southwest (SXSW) and is on the board of EEqual, a non-profit serving homeless youth in their college careers. Jo believes in inspiring a global community to improve themselves through learning languages, cultures, financial literacy, adventure, and inclusion. About Priceline Priceline, part of Booking Holdings Inc. [NASDAQ: BKNG], has been a leader in online travel for twenty-five years. Priceline's proprietary deals technology pairs negotiation with innovation to analyze billions of data points to generate deep discounts for customers they can't find anywhere else. Travelers have access to millions of hotels, flights, alternative accommodations, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and experiences from trusted brands in over 116 countries around the world, 24/7 customer service and incremental savings when becoming a Priceline VIP. By making affordable travel within reach for all, Priceline helps millions of customers each year be there for the moments that matter to them. Because where your happy place meets your happy price, that place is Priceline. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

November 01, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Cboe Partners with Benzinga for MUCH ADO ABOUT 0DTES Webinar

Benzinga

Benzinga, a global financial media brand, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Cboe Global Markets, a leading global exchange operator, to present an exclusive webinar, “ Much Ado About 0DTES ” on the exciting world of zero-days-to expiration (0DTE) options trading. This insightful virtual event will provide traders and investors with valuable insights into this unique options trading strategy. Scheduled for Mon., Nov. 6th at 12 pm ET, the webinar will explore the intricacies of 0DTE options and how they can be utilized to enhance trading strategies and mitigate risks in the fast-paced world of options trading. 0DTE options offer traders the opportunity to respond to short-term market movements by taking positions in options contracts with an expiration date of the same trading day. The precision and flexibility of these instruments have gained popularity among traders seeking to adjust their positions around market volatility, news events, and intraday price swings. During the webinar, attendees will have the chance to learn from the Head of Derivatives Market Intelligence, Mandy Xu. Topics to be covered include: Understanding 0DTE Options: A comprehensive overview of what 0DTE Options are and how they are traded differently from traditional options contracts. Risk Management: Techniques for managing risks associated with same-day expiration options trading. Market Insights: Discussion on the market conditions and scenarios where 0DTE Options can be most advantageous. Trading Tools and Resources: An introduction to the tools, platforms, and resources available to traders looking to engage in 0DTE Options trading. The webinar is open to the public, and registration is free of charge. Event Details: Title: Much Ado About 0DTES Date: November 6, 2023 Time: 12 PM ET Registration: Link to Registration Page Join Cboe and Benzinga Virtual Events for this informative webinar and gain a competitive edge in your options trading endeavors. Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the world of 0DTE Options and uncover the potential they hold for your trading success. For media inquiries, please contact: Matt Steinmetz, Vice President of Virtual Events at Benzinga. About Benzinga Virtual Events: Benzinga Virtual Events provides a platform for traders and investors to connect with industry experts and thought leaders through virtual conferences and webinars. For more information, visit https://www.benzinga.com/events/. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

This Rising Company Is On A Mission To Solve Distracted Driving — Does It Have The Key To Helping End The Loss Of Billions Of Dollars And Numerous Irreplaceable Lives Every Year?

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga From texting to scrolling while driving, smartphones are a distraction that have made our roadways much more dangerous. A WHO report estimated that distracted driving is to blame for 1.35 million traffic fatalities worldwide each year. For companies that employ drivers, accidents caused by distracted driving costs them an estimated $60 billion annually. That doesn’t take into account the untold pain and suffering for friends and family who lose a loved one to a traffic accident. It's a problem that's expected to get worse as the use of cell phones continues to proliferate around the globe and by 2028, 5.1 billion people or almost two-thirds of the world's population will be a smartphone user. They aren’t shy when it comes to using their phones on the roadways either. In a recent survey by the National Distracted Driving Coalition 77% said that they use their phones while driving. That’s a lot of accidents waiting to happen and that is why SaverOne 2014 Ltd. (NASDAQ: SVRE), the Israeli tech startup, is on a mission to eradicate the scourge of distracted driving caused by smartphones. Through its recent global launch, the company is experiencing growing attention and traction. Taking Driver Safety To The Next Level The company develops a cutting-edge technological solution that prevents drivers from using distracting apps while driving. SaverOne’s technology automatically pinpoints and blocks only the mobile device located in the driver’s area. SaverOne’s technology is already installed in over 4,500 cars, trucks and buses and is integrated into the fleets of more than 100 companies, expanding from SaverOne’s homebase in Israel and now increasingly in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. SaverOne offers multiple compelling features that set its technology apart. It selectively blocks distracting apps such as messaging, while still allowing the driver access to hands-free navigation and other driving-related applications. What’s more, there is no action required on the part of the driver – the interface is intuitive, automatic, and doesn’t require consent. Another selling factor is that it doesn’t interfere with the other mobile phones of non-driving passengers in the same vehicle. Keeping Pedestrians Safe Too Beyond its driver-focused distraction prevention system, SaverOne, based on its unique technology, is developing a sensor for cars that are becoming increasingly autonomous, that detects Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs) near the car and at potential risk of collision. Like drivers, VRUs which could be cyclists or even pedestrians crossing the street are also susceptible to smartphone distractions, adding another layer of risk. Among VRUs, which are the cause of 70% of the deaths in urban accidents, 40% are indeed pedestrians. With their attention on their phones, they often simply don’t look where they are going. Add bad weather or line-of-sight obstructions such as a parked car to the mix, and it can spell disaster. SaverOne’s technology aims to fix that by enhancing the performance of current Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) sensors – which include cameras, lidar and radar – through its ability to deal with NLoS (non-line of sight) hazards, adverse weather conditions and low visibility. SaverOne's solution detects VRUs in the vicinity of the vehicle to avoid and prevent a collision. Combined with its in-cabin system, SaverOne hopes to play a big role in reducing the number of accidents and thus the costs associated with them. Regulation Coming Down The Pike Making drivers safer on the road is a big opportunity for SaverOne, but so are its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) plans, aiming to sell its system to all categories of vehicle manufacturers. In fact, SaverOne is already closely working with major truck OEM Iveco in Europe and hopes launch a product with them next year. In the coming years, that may potentially become a bigger part of SaverOne’s business as new regulations in Europe set in. Starting in July 2024, the EU Regulatory Committee on Driver Distraction will require OEMs to integrate solutions into vehicle systems that prevent driver distractions. By July 2026, all new vehicles sold in the EU will have to have a solution integrated into their systems. Similar regulation may make its way to the U.S. and other countries presenting a big addressable market for SaverOne. Cell phones have enhanced our lives, but they also have their downside, demanding our attention and distracting us on the roads. Distracted driver accidents cost the world hundreds of billions of dollars annually and cause untold heartache. By preventing distractions and avoiding obstacles, over the coming years, SaverOne’s advanced safety systems have the potential to play a key role in the solution. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

November 01, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Comcast Business Powers Pints & Paddle’s Unique Entertainment Experience

Comcast Twin Cities

Comcast Business today announced that it is providing Pints & Paddle, a novel family entertainment center featuring an indoor sports bar and pickleball courts, with advanced technology solutions, including Comcast Business Ethernet Dedicated Internet (EDI), Comcast Business VoiceEdge ™ and Comcast Business Public Viewing TV. These technologies fortify Pints & Paddle’s innovative and highly tech-dependent operations, allowing its customers to enjoy self-serve facilities and a rich array of entertainment options with convenience and reliability. Pints & Paddle is a family-owned, multifaceted entertainment venue located in Maple Grove, offering 10 indoor pickleball courts and a vibrant sports bar with more than 70 taps, live music and gourmet food. Recently opened in September 2023 by co-owners Tim and Tammy Skaja, their children as well as Eric and Christy Mesenburg, the venue is a testament to innovative leisure experiences, blending physical activity with top-notch hospitality and attracting guests from all over the world. The business aims to be a community cornerstone that offers an exciting and comfortable experience for every type of visitor, whether it’s a family outing, a gathering of working professionals, or a national pickleball tournament. Pints & Paddle customers are in control of their experiences from the moment they walk in the door – after connecting to WiFi, guests can place orders from their phones, manage and cash out their bills, as well as pour their own drinks directly at the taps. With every facet of Pints & Paddle’s offerings being technology-driven, from self-serve payments to customer data capture for Wi-Fi access, the need for reliable and efficient technology solutions was paramount to help keep operations running smoothly. Comcast Business emerged as the optimal decision due to its reliability, high-quality technology solutions and customer support, as well as an existing relationship with the owners of Pints & Paddle, who have leveraged the company’s solutions in other establishments. “Pints & Paddle offers a fresh and unique approach to entertainment, combining sports, gourmet dining and self-serve convenience in a high-tech environment,” said Tim Skaja, co-owner of Pints & Paddle. “With Comcast Business’s suite of solutions, we are able to not just create an inviting space but also drive the growth of the local Maple Grove community and the pickleball industry.” Pints & Paddle leverages Comcast’s EDI to support its self-serve offerings and capture customer analytics when they connect to the WiFi network. The business’ Comcast Business VoiceEdge solutions help its staff communicate with customers and better manage call volumes. And, Comcast Business Public Viewing TV enhances the ambience, providing patrons with engaging visual content of their favorite sports teams. The seamless integration of these solutions means that Pints & Paddle can accommodate hundreds of people connected to guest Wi-Fi, placing orders and streaming videos, while also offering top-notch television services and a sophisticated telephone system that facilitates efficient communication and bookings. “In our ever-connected world, the reliability of technology solutions continues to be a necessity to ensuring high-quality customer experiences and worry-free business operations,” said Wolfgang Lewis, regional vice president for Comcast’s Midwest Region. “We are thrilled to support Pints & Paddle in redefining entertainment experiences through innovative solutions that enhance connectivity and customer interaction.” About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers a broad suite of technology solutions to keep businesses of all sizes ready for what’s next. With a range of offerings including connectivity, secure networking, advanced cybersecurity, and unified communications solutions, Comcast Business is partnering with business and technology leaders across industries and integrating Masergy, a leader in software defined networking, to help drive businesses forward. Backed by a next-generation network, Comcast Business has been recognized for its growth, innovation, and leadership in global secure networking. For more information, call 800-501-6000. Follow on X @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social. About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Comcast Corporation Jill Hornbacher jill_hornbacher@comcast.com Finn Partners Chloe Huard chloe.huard@finnpartners.com Company Website https://midwest.comcast.com

November 01, 2023 07:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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News Release

Binance Launches Native CHZ, Will BorroeFinance Rise To Compete With BNB?

Blockchain Digest

Top digital asset marketplace Binance has proclaimed its intention to support and integrate the Chiliz (CHZ) 2.0 network. Meanwhile, BorroeFinance ($ROE) continues to print green candles, leading investors to question whether $ROE could rise to compete with one of the top crypto coins, BNB. Can the new DeFi project contend with the established crypto? Let’s find out! >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< Binance Lists The Native Token of Chiliz On October 20, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it would support the Chiliz 2.0 mainnet. This move marks a remarkable development for Chiliz (CHZ) and the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem as a whole. Accordingly, it will open up new possibilities for fan tokens, developers, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Alexandre Dreyfus, a well-known figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sphere, also notified the crypto community about the successful launch of the new Chiliz chain in partnership with Binance. Besides providing support, Binance intends to list its own CHZ token on the Chiliz 2.0 blockchain and help users move all listed fan tokens to the new chain as smoothly as possible. Binance’s decision to support the Chiliz chain integration is a major turning point, as it brings together one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges with a project that is revolutionizing fan engagement and tokenization. This partnership opens up new opportunities for developers and projects to create innovative products that leverage the power of fan tokens in tandem with established exchanges. The trading experience of users would become smoother as they migrate to the new Chiliz layer. Meanwhile, CHZ surged alongside other assets on the crypto market in the past week. Between October 16 and October 22, CHZ rose 11.61% from $0.056 to $0.062. Given the recent development in the Chiliz ecosystem and the ongoing rally in the crypto market, analysts expect CHZ to climb 6% higher from the current price of $0.066 to $0.070. BorroeFinance Prepares For A 167% Jump While Binance has made a move that could set the price of BNB on a trip to the top, investors are keen on knowing if $ROE can easily rival it. BorroeFinance is a new DeFi project represented by its native token, $ROE. Many chartists and crypto veterans believe in the potential of $ROE to set a precedent that tallies with other established assets, describing it as one of the best cryptocurrency investments to capitalize on. What makes BorroeFinance a project worth investing in is its real-time problem-solving capabilities. BorroeFinance serves as a marketplace for content creators and users of Web3 to connect with buyers interested in their creations. Here, they can tokenize their future invoices as NFTs and sell them at discounted prices. Also, BorroeFinance, through its advanced capabilities, offers solutions to the problems of traditional finance. As a top DeFi project focused on Web3, BorroeFinance ($ROE) integrates the core attributes of Web3. These characteristics include transparency, inclusivity, and decentralization. Another reason $ROE is dubbed the best crypto to buy is its presale projection. The token is currently trading at $0.015 in the second stage of its presale. With its target price for the presale cycle at $0.040, $ROE is set for a 167% liftoff to attain this level. >>BUY $ROE TOKENS NOW<< Bears Resist The Binance Coin (BNB) Although the latest move made by the crypto behemoth Binance is expected to affect its native token, BNB faces pushback at a pivotal level. Since retesting $228 on October 23, BNB hasn’t been able to surpass this level. The inability of BNB to exceed this level is due to heavy resistance at the $228 threshold. Notably, BNB began its ascent on October 16, rising from $209.8 to the current price of $226.9. During this timeframe, BNB recorded an 8.16% growth in price. This rally comes amid the ongoing recovery in the general market. Predicting the future of the Binance coin (BNB), experts have shared their perspectives on the potential price level for the asset. Analysts say that BNB could hit $243 if it escapes the bears at $228. That would require a 12.6% increase in the price of BNB from the current level for a further surge to be possible. Learn more about BorroeFinance ($ROE) here: Visit BorroeFinance Presale | Join The Telegram Group | Follow BorroeFinance on Twitter Contact Details Borroe Finance media@borroefinance.ai

October 31, 2023 04:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Passes’ CEO Lucy Guo Celebrates Her Birthday with Mega-Festival 'LUCYPALOOZA'

EMC

(Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA) Passes hosted their annual exclusive ‘ Lucypalooza ’ celebrating Passes ’ CEO & founder, Lucy Guo ’s birthday, presented by Le Bon Argent by Floyd Mayweather, with partnering sponsors Flex, Betr and Cached, on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. The ultra invite only party, produced by eventors, hosted a festival worthy lineup and fun shenanigans with the industry’s top creators and founders in the lifestyle & digital space. Attendees enjoyed specialty sips by Le Bon Argent, E11EVEN Vodka & Deleon Tequila, along with beverages by The Plug Drink and Monster Energy. Lucy Guo, CEO of Passes comments, “I was very excited that my closest family & friends came out to celebrate my birthday! I always love bringing an interesting, eclectic group together and this year was no different.” Party goers on site got to bounce through out the complex at each activation such as a flying money wind-grabbing machine by Flex, a boxing punch scoring machine by Betr, a ball pool by Cached, while Deleon Tequila’s ice sculpture bar had a crew of magician bartenders mixing specialty cocktails with playful presentations and tricks, and Monster Energy featured the live artist extraordinaire, Scratch Academy painting on old vinyl records. In addition to the muli-level festival experience, guests also indulged at the wellness hub with complimentary botox, hydrafacials and filler treatments by Upkeep, along with IV vitamin boost infusions by Drip IV Therapy. At the top of the hour before the clock struck midnight Le Bon Argent by Floyd Mayweather featured Lucy pouring over the champagne tower to ring in her birthday soiree with a toast and candle stacked birthday cake sing-off. Lucy and friends continued to party the night away with sounds by celebrity deejays, David Crow Ghastly, Diablo, Wax Motif, and Madds. Guo says, “ I’m thankful this year’s event was a success. Our goal was to have everyone celebrate with old friends, make new friends, and adopt some puppies - all of which happened! " Other notables that attended this year to celebrate Guo’s birthday were a variety of rising young hollywood reality tv star, to content creators, and celebrities such as Linzy Luu (Too Hot To Handle), Dre Woodward (Too Hot To Handle), Isaac Francis (Too Hot to Handle ), Bella Poarch (Singer ), Robert Graham (Bachelor in Paradise, Bachelorette), Joe Jenkins (Siesta Key), La Demi (TV Personality), Isaiah Harmison (Love Island), Georgenotfound, Sapnap, Colby Brock, Sam Golbach, Amber Mezner (Tik Toker), Anna Deguzman (America’s Got Talent), Bronny James, Nate Wyatt, and Wax Motif (Deejay). For the annual event, past VIPs attended and special guest performances included appearances by Ty Dolla $ign, Zedd, The Chainsmokers, John Summit, Tana Mongeau, G Eazy, Twan Kyuper, Georgia Hassarati, Dan Rhodes, Cray, Nick Hissom, Bryce Hall, Teala Dunn, Emma Norton, Adam Weitzman, Victoria Pass,xnY Emma Holzer, Keith Rabois, Matt Steffanina, Ian Somerhalder, David Dobrik, Francis Suarez, Casey Boonstra, Holly Scarfone and more. ### Passes Passes is a subscription platform that helps creators build their community and engage with their biggest fans. The company develops tools for the creator economy, allowing creators to monetize off of their exclusive content and IRL experiences. Passes was founded in 2022 and is located in Miami, Florida. For more information, please visit the website: www.passes.com and on Instagram: @joinpasses. Le Bon Argent From Epernay, France comes Le Bon Argent champagne and a no holds barred, Luxury Without Limits attitude. Quite simply, it is for those who seek the best in everything. The name Le Bon Argent literally translates to “Good Money” and just like the finest automobiles, yachts, & high fashion brands that surround Floyd, this Super-Premium Champagne is the very embodiment of the Mayweather lifestyle and all things luxurious. For more information, please visit: https://lebonargent.com/ Flex Flex is a finance super app that is revolutionizing business finance with credit cards, banking, payments, and insurance, all in one place. With a recent successful funding round of $120 million, Flex simplifies the back office experience into a seamless financial control hub. Experience the power of Flex with innovative offerings, including the Flex Credit Card, providing a 60-day interest-free period on all purchases and integrated employee expense management. Explore Flex Banking, offering up to a 4% yield on idle cash. Flex aspires to become the go-to financial platform for small businesses, empowering them to efficiently build, manage, and safeguard their financial futures. To Apply for Flex please visit: https://www.flex.one/ Betr Founded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr is the fastest sports betting media brand in the U.S. and the first microbetting-focused gaming company that is pioneering a new way for fans to engage with sports. Microbetting allows users to bet on individual plays and events – pass or rush in football or if the next free throw will be good in basketball – rather than the outcome of a game. With its simple and intuitive user interface, Betr aims to solve a problem with traditional sportsbooks – a complicated and confusing user experience with numbers and odds that look more like a spreadsheet than a sportsbook. Since publicly launching its brand in August 2022, Betr has seen unprecedented growth while generating over 750 million impressions and 45 million engagements across its social channels. For more information, please visit: https://www.betr.app/. Cached – Your Data, Your Income: Cached is revolutionizing the $500 billion data economy by giving consumers the power to control and profit from the sale of their own data. Cached offers a groundbreaking smartphone app that allows consumers to continuously turn their data into a payout. By simply using their smartphones and sharing their preferences, habits, and interests, users can earn money every time their data is purchased by advertisers. For more information, please visit: https://mycached.com/. Contact Details EMC Brands Dianne Quirante dianne@emcbrands.com

October 31, 2023 01:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Nearly A Third Of Advisors Are Seeking Alternative Investments For Their Clients — But A Self-Directed IRA Is Needed To Invest

Benzinga

By Rachael Green, Benzinga According to a recent survey by the Financial Planning Association, 28% of advisors were actively investing in alternatives for their clients while 19% said they were considering adding them within the next one or two years. The growing interest in alternatives comes as more and more investors look for more creative ways to protect their retirement accounts from high interest rates and increasing volatility in the stock market. Alternative investments like precious metals or real estate can help provide needed diversification to your retirement portfolio in markets like this one. But most IRAs from a bank or brokerage will only hold the assets that they sell so, for most investors, that means they’re limited to stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds. So if you want to add alternatives to your IRA, you’ll need to set up a self-directed IRA (SDIRA). Here’s how. Find An SDIRA Custodian The first step to opening an SDIRA is to choose a custodian that will hold the account for you. One of the biggest factors that determine which custodian you go with is what kind of assets they are able to hold. If you want to invest in cryptocurrency, for example, you need to make sure the custodian you go with can hold crypto. Beyond making sure the custodian can hold your preferred investments, you also want to look at what tools and services they offer to help you manage them. One of the unique advantages of The Entrust Group, for example, is the myDirection visa card. For investors in real estate, the IRS requires all expenses related to their investment properties to be covered with funds from your SDIRA. With most custodians, that means submitting a check request anytime you need to pay property taxes or utility bills, make repairs or pay for a renovation. It’s slow and usually carries a fee for each check. With the myDirection card, you can skip all that and just swipe a card. Instead of waiting and paying fees on checks, you can pay for expenses as they come up, paying just a one-time $25 setup fee and a quarterly administration fee of $9. Entrust’s online client portal also makes it easy to see the status of all of your investments at a glance, complete and submit paperwork online, and even browse new investment opportunities in the Entrust Connect marketplace. Named the best online portal in the space by Investopedia, it offers one of the most convenient and user-friendly platforms for managing alternative investments of all kinds. Decide Whether To Set Up A Traditional Or Roth SDIRA Just like a regular IRA, an SDIRA can be traditional or Roth.. And the best choice for you really comes down to your investment goals and strategy. Traditional IRAs are funded with pre-tax dollars, meaning your annual contributions can lower your taxable income right now, but you’ll pay taxes on it later when you start making withdrawals. A Roth IRA, on the other hand, is funded with post-tax dollars, meaning your taxable income right now stays the same. But since the money you deposit has already been taxed, it won’t be subject to tax again when you start making withdrawals, provided certain conditions are met. While there are multiple factors that go into this decision, it basically comes down to whether you expect to be in a higher tax bracket now or after retirement. Set Up Your Account Once you’ve chosen your custodian and figured out which type of account you want to open, the next step is to go ahead and open it. When doing that, you’ll typically pay a one-time account establishment fee, which can range from $50 to $360 or higher. After that, you’ll also pay an annual administrative fee, which can range from about $150 to $2,000 or higher. At Entrust, the annual fee is a flat $199 per year for accounts under $50,000 with just one asset or $299 per year for accounts with two or more assets. When your account is larger than $50,000 (excluding cash), you’ll also pay a small percentage on the asset value over $50,000. Fund Your New Account Once your SDIRA is set up, the only thing left to do is add your funds. You have three main options for this. The simplest is to just make direct contributions to the account via check or direct deposit. However, you can only contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS each year. That limit includes all contributions made to any IRAs you have. So if you’ve already maxed out your contributions for the year, your best option for funding your new SDIRA is with a transfer or rollover of your existing IRA or a previous employer’s 401(k). With a transfer, you are moving an existing traditional or Roth IRA over to your new SDIRA custodian. It’s important to remember that with a transfer, the account type must remain the same - so from one IRA to another IRA. Since the funds inside it aren’t paid out to you in the process, the account remains tax-protected, and you don’t have to worry about contribution limits. With a rollover, you can move funds from an employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k) to a new retirement plan or IRA. It can be direct: from one institution to another. Or it can be indirect: where the account holder briefly takes possession of the funds to facilitate the rollover. Whichever route you take, you can initiate the process online through Entrust’s Client Portal. For those ready to take their first steps towards a more diverse portfolio, the Basics Guide from Entrust offers a full breakdown of the essentials needed to get started with self-directed investing. This post contains sponsored content. 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Sadot’s Strategic Pivot Looks Like It’s Paying Off As Analysts Forecast 360% Year-Over-Year Jump In Annual Revenue For 2023

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By Rachael Green, Benzinga This month, Zacks Small-Cap Research published a report on Sadot Group Inc (NASDAQ: SDOT), maintaining that it believes the emerging agri-food supply chain solutions company is worth $4 per share. The news comes ahead of Sadot’s third-quarter earnings release – expected on November 9 – and cites new acquisitions, restructuring initiatives and other recent achievements in its valuation. Zacks analysts forecast $746.5 million in revenue for 2023, which would represent more than 3.5x growth over Sadot’s $161.7 million in annual revenue reported in 2022. High Hopes For Sadot After The Company Reported Its First Profitable Quarter In Q2 In Q2 this year, Sadot reported its first profitable quarter with consolidated revenues increasing from $2.9 million to over $160 million year-over-year. The milestone achievement was driven by the company’s recent move into the agri-food supply chain sector earlier this year. By the end of August, Sadot’s revenue for 2023 totaled $488 million, and Zacks analysts expected the company to exceed $746 million by the end of the year. That’s due, in part, to Sadot’s recent acquisition of over 4,900 acres of farmland in Zambia, including over 1,300 acres of corn, 775 acres of soybean, 270 acres of wheat, 180 acres of Hass avocado and 50 acres of Tommy Atkins mangoes. By September, the farm had generated over $500,000 in revenue from the wheat harvest alone. Sadot planted an additional 1,300 acres of corn and 775 acres of soybeans in October, with plans to plant the remaining farmland to generate additional revenue from the acquisition. The company is also in talks to develop a pilot program in collaboration with local farmers in the area, providing the seeds, fertilizer and other resources needed to make their own farmland more productive. The investment will not only support the local economy and improve the livelihoods of the approximately 1,200 farmers participating in the program but also create a potential future revenue stream for Sadot by providing warehousing and distribution services for the products they grow. Sadot is also continuing the restructuring of its restaurant segment as it pivots further into the agricultural and logistics side of the food commodities market. But it’s not completely cutting the segment. Instead, the company says it’s closing underperforming locations, re-franchising company-owned restaurants and adding new franchise royalty revenue by expanding its successful Pokemoto concept. The restructuring initiative is expected to reduce Sadot’s restaurant operating expenses and increase its franchise revenues. There are currently 35 Pokemoto units open (24 franchises and 11 company-owned) with a pipeline of more than 45 new locations already sold but not yet opened. At the end of September, Sadot announced a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with Yorkville Advisors Global. The SEPA grants Sadot, at the company's discretion, the option to sell up to $25 million of common stock to Yorkville, starting with a $4 million advance in exchange for convertible promissory notes that can be converted into shares of common stock or paid back in cash within one year. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

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