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HONG KONG, 2 August 2023 – Terminal 3, a Hong Kong-based Web3 startup, has successfully raised an oversubscribed pre-seed round to build user data infrastructure for a decentralized future. The company announced today a world-class investor group comprising 500 Global, CMCC Global, Consensys Mesh, Bixin Ventures, BlackPine, DWeb3, Hard Yaka, Bored Room Ventures, Mozaik Capital, and others.

The company aims to replace centralized data storage that deprives users of privacy and saddles enterprises with compliance and security issues and their associated costs. Terminal 3 leverages decentralized storage and zero-knowledge proofs to empower an equitable Web3, where user data is freely composable while remaining fully private and secure.

“The continued growth in blockchain allows us to reimagine digital data ownership and security,” said Gary Liu, CEO of Terminal 3. “We believe that data should flow freely between applications to drive innovation and improve user experience, but not at the expense of personal privacy and control.”

Terminal 3 was co-founded by Gary Liu alongside his partners Malcolm Ong (CPO) and Joey Liu (COO). All three were former entrepreneurs and business leaders who have built, scaled, and transformed some of the world’s leading technology companies. The co-founders previously worked together at the South China Morning Post, where they led the historic newspaper’s successful digital transformation. Gary was the Post’s CEO, while Malcolm and Joey were SVP of Product and Head of Strategy respectively.

Malcolm was also the Co-founder and CTO of Skillshare, the world’s largest online learning community for creativity, while Gary and Joey co-founded Artifact Labs, a Web3 startup backed by Blue Pool Capital and Animoca Brands that is preserving historical assets on the blockchain. Gary is also the Founding Chair of Web3 Harbour, an association in Hong Kong serving Web3 builders, investors, users, and leaders.

“I believe Gary, Malcolm, and Joey are perfectly suited to address data privacy problems that plague the internet,” said Vishal Harnal, Managing Partner at 500 Global. “Their mix of consumer startup success and expertise in enterprise technology could help bridge a critical gap between the old world of centralized data and the new world of decentralized identity.”

Growing Need for Alternative Data Infrastructure

Over the past five years, new regulations on data privacy have created a stringent environment for the storage and use of personal information worldwide. Led by Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), global regulators and lawmakers are increasingly holding enterprises accountable for the protection of individual privacy. This trend is set to continue with the approval of the Digital Market Act in Europe and upcoming GDPR-inspired laws in the United States and around the world.

US and UK corporations have spent over US$9 billion on GDPR compliance since 2018, with those investing incurring average costs of US$1 million annually. However, over 40% of companies still lack any budget for such compliance while GDPR fines continue to grow, with Meta alone sustaining over US$2.3 billion in penalties.

Data security is also a costly enterprise concern as data breaches accelerate in frequency. Global spending on data security and risk management products is projected to exceed US$188 billion in 2023. However, in a world where 90% of companies rely on multi-cloud environments, data privacy and security issues will grow regardless of investment.

Blockchain technology is increasingly viewed by corporate executives as a solution for user data privacy and security. In a recent survey of US Fortune 500 companies, Coinbase found that 51% of enterprises that use or plan to use blockchain employ the technology for ‘Data Collection and Management’.

“Terminal 3 is a compelling alternative to the non-compliant and unsecured data infrastructure that enterprises rely on today,” said Shawn Cheng, Partner at Consensys Mesh. “Data regulations and security laws are becoming more stringent around the world, and companies are finally realizing that self-sovereign data is a great solution for both users and enterprises. We are excited to be involved in this important project.”

“Scaling Web3 will require the re-invention of core enterprise technologies,” added Gary Liu. “Terminal 3 is building solutions that serve both corporations and individuals, to enable this critical shift in our digital world.”

About Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is a Hong Kong-based Web3 startup building user data infrastructure for a decentralized future. The company’s solutions are an alternative to centralized data storage that deprives users of privacy and saddles enterprises with compliance and security concerns. Terminal 3 leverages decentralized storage and zero-knowledge proofs to empower an equitable Web3 where user data is freely composable while remaining fully private and secure. The company’s founders are successful corporate executives and entrepreneurs, who have built, scaled, and transformed some of the world’s most important companies. Terminal 3 is also backed by world-class investors including 500 Global, CMCC Global, Consensys Mesh, Bixin Ventures, BlackPine, DWeb3, Hard Yaka, and Bored Room Ventures.

For more information about Terminal 3, please visit Terminal 3’s: Official Website | Twitter | LinkedIn

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Joey Liu
Terminal 3
joey@terminal3.io

• Acquisition aims to strengthen BioNTech’s pioneering position in the field of AI-powered drug discovery, design and development
• InstaDeep to operate as London based subsidiary of BioNTech and will be the centerpiece of its growing portfolio of initiatives around artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Approximately 290 highly skilled professionals and a global network of research partners in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science based in the world’s leading global technology hubs 

MAINZ, Germany, July 31, 2023 – BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech” or “the Company”) announced today the completion of the acquisition of InstaDeep Ltd. (“InstaDeep”), a leading global technology company in the field of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning (“ML”). The acquisition was announced on January 10, 2023 and follows a track record of increasing collaboration between the two companies since 2019 as well as BioNTech’s initial equity investment as part of InstaDeep’s Series B financing round in January 2022.

The acquisition supports BioNTech’s strategy, aiming to build world-leading capabilities in AI-driven drug discovery and development of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to address diseases with high unmet medical need. InstaDeep will operate as a UK-based global subsidiary of BioNTech. In addition to BioNTech-focused projects, InstaDeep will continue to provide its services to clients around the world in diverse industries, including in the Technology, Transport & Logistics, Industrial, and Financial Services sectors. The transaction adds approximately 290 highly skilled professionals to BioNTech’s workforce, including teams in AI, ML, bioengineering, data science, and software development.

The total consideration to acquire the remaining InstaDeep shares, excluding the shares already owned by BioNTech, amounts to approximately €500 million in cash, BioNTech shares, and performance-based future milestone payments.

About BioNTech

Biopharmaceutical New Technologies is a next generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases. BioNTech exploits a wide array of computational discovery and therapeutic drug platforms for the rapid development of novel biopharmaceuticals. Its broad portfolio of oncology product candidates includes individualized and off-the-shelf mRNA-based therapies, innovative chimeric antigen receptor T cells, bispecific immune checkpoint modulators, targeted cancer antibodies and small molecules. Based on its deep expertise in mRNA vaccine development and in-house manufacturing capabilities, BioNTech and its collaborators are developing multiple mRNA vaccine candidates for a range of infectious diseases alongside its diverse oncology pipeline. BioNTech has established a broad set of relationships with multiple global pharmaceutical collaborators, including Duality Bio, Fosun Pharma, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Genevant, Genmab, OncoC4, Pfizer, Regeneron and Sanofi. For more information, please visit www.BioNTech.com.

BioNTech Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” of BioNTech within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may include, but may not be limited to, statements concerning: the expected impact of this acquisition on BioNTech’s and InstaDeep’s business; the creation of long-term value for BioNTech and InstaDeep shareholders; potential synergies between BioNTech and InstaDeep and their businesses; the ability of the DeepChain™ protein design platform to engineer new mRNA sequences for protein targets; the ability of AI and ML to quicken and scale up the delivery of next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics; the ability of ML and edge analytics to identify novel predictive biomarkers, inform patient selection, and accelerate the development of therapeutic programs; the ability to utilize AI and ML applications to further optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes, including by using robotics and autonomous decision-making; the eligibility of InstaDeep shareholders to receive additional milestone payments; and InstaDeep’s plans to continue to provide services to clients around the world in diverse industries. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on BioNTech’s current expectations and beliefs of future events, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the reaction to the transaction of InstaDeep’s business partners; the reaction of competitors to the transaction; the retention of InstaDeep employees; BioNTech’s plans for InstaDeep; the future growth of InstaDeep’s and BioNTech’s businesses and the possibility that integration following the transaction may be more difficult than expected; the risk that InstaDeep’s collaborations will not continue or will not be successful; risks related to InstaDeep’s ability to protect and maintain InstaDeep’s intellectual property position; risks related to InstaDeep’s capital requirements, use of capital and unexpected expenditures, including InstaDeep’s ability to manage operating expenses or obtain funding to support planned business activities or to explore and establish strategic transactions; risks related to InstaDeep’s ability to attract and retain personnel; and the ability of AI and ML to produce improvements in the drug discovery and development process or deliver efficiencies in drug manufacturing, logistics and supply chain.

For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see BioNTech’s Quarterly Report on Form 6-K for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 8, 2023, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and BioNTech undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.

29 May 2023 (Hong Kong) – To support Hong Kong’s position at the forefront of the global virtual asset (“VA”) space, a group of VA industry leaders in the city and around the world have come together to form a non-profit association that serves as an active conduit between industry practitioners, regulators, and participants in the industry.  The association, named Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association (“HKLVAA” or the “Association”), aims to be a forum for collaboration and coordination between leaders and key stakeholders in the VA industry in Hong Kong and around the world who are seeking to establish a presence in the city, and to help facilitate the development of Hong Kong as a leading international VA hub.

HKLVAA was co-initiated and chaired by Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG). Its subsidiary, Venture Smart Asia Limited, is the first SFC-approved virtual asset manager. Mr. Chu remarked: “We are thrilled to establish this association in Hong Kong to promote a stronger dialogue between those currently in the VA industry, traditional institutional firms, clients and supervisory bodies. We have always seen opportunities for VA development, but a lack of clarity has often prevented market participants from entering this space.  By leveraging our collective expertise, resources and influence, we can help build a more robust and sustainable ecosystem for VA in Hong Kong that will benefit clients, investors and market participants around the world.”

Among the founding members of the Association are SFC-licensed corporations with an uplift or approval for VA activities in Hong Kong, including but not limited to Axion Global Asset Management Limited (AGAM), HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited, MaiCapital Limited, Venture Smart Asia Limited and Victory Securities Company Limited. Other core members include those who are applying for SFC licences for VA-related activities, such as Hong Kong Virtual Asset Exchange Limited (HKVAX), as well as other global industry players, for instance Animoca Brands, a global leader in metaverse and blockchain games, and other companies such as BEOSIN Technology Limited, BitGo Inc. and GSR International Inc. have also joined the Association.

“We’re excited to support HKLVAA to help develop industry standards and guidelines to promote compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices, whilst continuing to foster innovation resulting from new technologies and business models,” said Mr. Michel Lee, Executive President of HashKey Digital Asset Group Limited, a member of the corporate group behind HashKey Pro, one of the first virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong to obtain a licence from the SFC.

Mr. Kennix Chan, Executive Director of Victory Securities Company Limited, also expressed enthusiasm to be one of the founding members of HKLVAA, stating: “Our team is looking forward to working alongside all industry pioneers to build a sustainable and inclusive VA ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders.” Victory Securities Company Limited is the first licensed corporation to be permitted to provide the full spectrum of virtual asset dealing and advisory services in Hong Kong and which has recently obtained approval of the SFC to manage investment funds comprising up to 100% virtual assets.

AGAM, a specialised digital asset manager, welcomed the establishment of the Association. “We are thrilled to be part of this important industry initiative to propel the VA industry forward by bringing together key stakeholders, facilitating collaboration, and promoting best practices.” said Mr. Gavin Ho, Strategy Director of AGAM.

Henry Yu & Associates (HYA) will serve as the Secretary General of the Association. Mr. Henry Yu, founding partner of HYA and one of the first blockchain lawyers in Hong Kong, is excited about the establishment of the Association and is happy to take on a role in the Policy Committee, stating: “Regulations and standards are always important. Through HKLVAA, we are happy to help coordinate and formulate VA-related directives, and, at the same time, provide public education on the latest guidelines and trends in the industry.”

The establishment of HKLVAA reflects the growing importance of VA in Hong Kong and the need for a more coordinated approach to regulation in this emerging industry. To play an active role in the industry, HKLAVAA will provide input on government, legislative and regulatory policy consultations and proposals in order to help develop norms and standards for the VA industry, while holding regular meetings and events to facilitate dialogue and information sharing among its members. The Association hopes that by working together to build a stronger and appropriate regulatory framework, it can help position Hong Kong as a leading international VA hub, and cement Hong Kong’s position in building the future of finance.

Member application is now open. More details and the official launch date of the Association will be announced in Q3, 2023.

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For more information, please contact Natalie Ko (natalie.ko@vsfg.com).

About HKLVAA

Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association (“HKLVAA”) is a non-profit association that serves as an active conduit between industry practitioners, regulators, and new participants in the industry.  It aims to be a forum for collaboration and coordination between leaders and key stakeholders in virtual asset industry in Hong Kong and around the world who are seeking to establish a presence in the city.   HKLVAA hopes that by working together to build a stronger and appropriate regulatory framework, it can help position Hong Kong as a leading international virtual asset hub.

Leading VSFG to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance

Promoting and facilitating the development of Hong Kong as an International Virtual Assets Centre and Green Finance Hub

16 May 2023 (Hong Kong) – To drive the strategic development of innovative financial services, Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred to as “VSFG” or “the Group”) officially announced the appointment of Dr. George Lam, BBS, JP (“Dr. Lam”) as Honorary Chairman today.  Dr. Lam will lead VSFG to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance, and fully support and collaborate with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in promoting and facilitating Hong Kong family office businesses and developing the virtual assets sector. This is not only to support Hong Kong’s development into an International Virtual Assets Centre and Green Finance Hub, but also more importantly, to shore up the leading position of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.

Dr. Lam has been championing digital transformation, financial technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainable development, green finance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments over the years.  Dr. Lam had served as Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport, a part-time member of the Central Policy Unit of the HKSAR Government, a member of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Re-industrialisation, a member of the Sir Murray MacLehose Trust Fund Investment Advisory Committee, and a non-official member of the Financial Services Development Council New Business Committee.  Currently, Dr. Lam is a member of the Governance Committee of the Hong Kong Growth Portfolio of the HKSAR Government, a non-official member of the HKSAR Government Development Bureau Common Spatial Data Advisory Committee, Chair of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Sustainable Business Network (ESBN), Chair of the ESBN Task force on Sustainable and Inclusive Finance, Vice Chairman of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), a member of the Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, and Chairman of the Technology and Innovation Committee of the Belt and Road General Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Lam said, “I have accepted the invitation from Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, because we share the same vision for the future development of Hong Kong’s financial industry. We hope to create synergies to attract more family offices from overseas and the Mainland to set up in Hong Kong while also quickly driving the growth and development of virtual assets and green finance in Hong Kong, in order to help enhance the competitive edge of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.”  VSFG is the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”).  Far back in 2018, VSFG already initiated a discussion with the SFC on full compliance between traditional and virtual assets to develop innovative financial services.  This is in line with Dr. Lam’s view on enhancing Hong Kong’s unique competitive advantages as an international financial centre and promoting and facilitating financial technologies.

Mr. Lawrence Chu, Chairman of VSFG, also expressed his sincere appreciation to Dr. Lam for joining and supporting VSFG, “As a farsighted visionary, Dr. Lam has always been driving the integration of the new and traditional economies without neglecting the importance of regulations and corporate governance. As we strive to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance, we must achieve full compliance first while effectively linking traditional and virtual assets together.  It is of utmost importance to put in place sound internal controls. As a solicitor of the High Court of HKSAR (formerly a member of Hong Kong Bar), a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators, the Hong Kong Institute of Directors and CMA Australia, and an Honorary Fellow of CPA Australia, Dr. Lam not only provides us with valuable constructive suggestions on laws and regulations and corporate governance, but also delivers strategic advice on the Group’s sustainable development policies, lifting our service offerings to the next level in a comprehensive manner.”

With his extensive industry experience in corporate governance, strategy consulting, policy advocacy, international cooperation, investment banking, direct investment and asset management, Dr. Lam will provide leadership for VSFG to fully leverage its strengths in participating in the development of Hong Kong as an International Virtual Assets Centre and Green Finance Hub, integrating traditional wealth management with the future of finance, creating new milestones for Hong Kong’s financial development going forwards.

About VSFG

Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG) is a global financial services platform headquartered in Hong Kong.

VSFG strives to integrate traditional wealth management with the future of finance.  In 2020, Venture Smart Asia Limited, subsidiary of VSFG, became the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong approved by HKSFC to manage portfolios that may invest up to 100% of assets in crypto assets.  VSFG is dedicated to the research and development of products and services that can integrate traditional and virtual assets under a compliant regulatory framework, helping individuals and institutions to allocate their assets in an orderly manner in both traditional and virtual worlds. In addition, VSFG and its affiliated companies are committed to proactively developing and delivering relevant services to promote the development of both family office businesses and virtual assets, shoring up Hong Kong’s position as a global financial centre .  For further information on VSFG, please visit www.vsfg.com.

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Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team (AMF1) is delighted to announce Velocity Black as its new Official Luxury Lifestyle Partner.

LONDON, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Founded in 2014, Velocity Black is a digital members’ club and luxury concierge that harnesses cutting-edge technology and world-class experts to offer its members effortless access to unique tickets, events and lifestyle experiences.

In partnership with AMF1, Velocity Black members will benefit from access to the squad and its drivers, as well as VIP tickets to races and special events.

Velocity Black and AMF1 will together deliver Velocity Black members with the ultimate opportunities to live and experience the world’s greatest motorsport series.

Velocity Black branding will feature on the nosecone of the AMR23 car from this weekend’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

Jefferson Slack, Managing Director Commercial & Marketing, AMF1, said:
“At AMF1, we are always looking for unique ways to harness the prestige and desirability of our brand, and we are delighted to have partnered with Velocity Black to deliver a range of new and exciting ways of doing this. Through our partnership, Velocity Black members will receive unprecedented access at races, meet our drivers and enjoy our hospitality in the paddock. We are looking forward to meeting many Velocity Black members across what is set to be an intense and exciting championship season.”

Zia Yusuf, Velocity Black CEO, said:
“At Velocity Black we believe life is short, and that every second matters. Our members are high-performance people, and we help them live extraordinary lives. This ethos made AMF1 a kindred spirit and natural partner. Our review of last year made the tripling of member demand for F1 experiences impossible to ignore. We’re proud to be the Luxury Lifestyle Partner of the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team. It means we can offer our members effortless access to the most extraordinary Formula One experiences in the world. In doing so, we will help forge memories between loved ones that will last a lifetime.”

Discover more about Velocity Black.

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RMS Titanic, Inc. (RMST), Venture Smart Financial Holdings Ltd (VSFG), the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong approved by HKSFC, and Artifact Labs, a Web3 company on a mission to ‘Preserve and Connect History on the Blockchain’, today announced a partnership that will bring the RMS Titanic and its physical artifacts into Web3 and fully unlock the intrinsic value of the associated intellectual property by tokenizing the assets.

This creative project will place the legacy of the Titanic in the hands of the global public by preserving assets from the ocean liner as immutable NFTs and by allowing inclusive participation in RMST, which holds the exclusive rights to recover artifacts from the wreck site. RMST’s affiliate, Experiential Media Group (E/M Group), operates Titanic exhibitions that have been visited by over 30 million people worldwide.

VSFG will take the lead in structuring the tokenization of the intellectual property and also develop tokenized instruments for accredited investors, drawing on its expertise as a licensed virtual asset manager. This will enable compliant capital raising for the ongoing research, recovery, preservation, exhibition, and licensing of RMST’s assets.

Artifact Labs will immutably preserve the approximately 5,500 recovered physical artifacts from the Titanic with its NFT standard for historical assets on the blockchain. Newly recovered relics from future expedition dives will also be minted as ‘ARTIFACTs’. The Titanic NFTs will expand an engaged community of collectors who will contribute to the preservation of maritime history while unlocking exclusive benefits, including VIP events at exhibitions, seminars with historians, and privileged access to one-of-a-kind experiences. Additionally, Titanic NFTs will provide an opportunity for Titanic enthusiasts to digitally interact with RMST’s content outside of the physical exhibitions.

The debut collection will feature ultra-limited edition NFTs and its buyers will form the first of the Titanic’s Web3 community.

Artifact Labs will also launch the Titanic DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) whose members will participate in select RMST and E/M Group initiatives, including proposals on future dive expeditions to the Titanic site, development of education programming, digital content and documentaries, research initiatives, partnerships, hosted events, and the strategic direction for the preservation and exhibition of recovered artifacts. The DAO treasury will be managed by members through governance tokens and will be funded by proceeds from Titanic NFT sales.

Commenting on the partnership, the President of RMS Titanic, Inc., Jessica Sanders said, “We remain dedicated to sharing the legacy of the Titanic, her passengers and crew, with people around the world. As the salvor-in-possession of the Titanic wreck site, we are determined to ensure that the Ship’s artifacts are preserved in perpetuity and accessible to future generations. We believe that moving into the digital space allows us to reach a broader audience with quality programming that educates and inspires. We are excited to have found the expertise and partners to help us reach those goals.”

Lawrence Chu, Founder and Chairman of VSFG, shares this passion; “The Titanic’s artifacts have been highly sought after for over a century because of what they represent. Many people in the international community care deeply about preserving the integrity of the original artifacts. We believe this partnership with RMST and Artifact Labs can further this purpose by bringing in Web3 and virtual assets solutions.”

Gary Liu, Founder of Artifact Labs, said, “The Titanic is one of the most treasured pieces of history in the world, and we are privileged to be part of its story. This incredible project will forever preserve the ocean liner on the blockchain and further expand its impact and importance to a global audience. This partnership exemplifies the mission of Artifact Labs and we are delighted to now be among the Titanic’s guardians.”

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Wendy Perez (wperez@emgroup.com)

Natalie Ko (natalie.ko@vsfg.com)

Henry Chan (henry@artifactlabs.com)

About RMS Titanic

RMS Titanic, Inc. (RMST), a subsidiary of Premier Acquisition Holdings, LLC and an affiliate of Experiential Media Group ‘EMG’ LLC serves as the exclusive steward of RMS Titanic which tragically sank on April 15, 1912. The Company is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Ship, wreck site and all her passengers and crew. Since 1987, RMST has honorably conducted eight expeditions to the wreck of RMS Titanic exclusively recovering and conserving more than 5,500 artifacts as well as creating comprehensive maps and imaging of the wreck site. The Company was acquired by Apollo Global Management, Alta Fundamental Advisers and PacBridge Capital Partners in 2019.

About VSFG

Venture Smart Financial Holdings Limited (VSFG) is a global financial services platform headquartered in Hong Kong. In 2020, Venture Smart Asia Limited (VSAL), subsidiary of VSFG, became the first virtual asset manager in Hong Kong approved by Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (HKSFC) to manage portfolios that may invest up to 100% of virtual assets. VSFG is dedicated to the research and development of products and services that can integrate traditional and virtual assets under a compliant regulatory framework, helping individuals and institutions to allocate their assets in an orderly manner in both traditional and virtual worlds, particularly in the areas of Web 3.0 and metaverse. In

addition, VSFG is committed to proactively developing and delivering relevant services to support the development of Hong Kong as a global Virtual Assets Centre; the future of finance starts now.

About Artifact Labs

Artifact Labs is an independent Web3 and NFT company building blockchain strategies, products, and platforms that serve organizations with historical IP. The company is on a mission to ‘Preserve and Connect History’ on the blockchain, and enable all guardians of history to maximize the impact of their most valuable assets by tokenizing them as ‘ARTIFACTs’. Artifact Labs is a one-stop solution for partners looking to launch unique NFT projects and build in Web3, providing support through advisory services, product development, blockchain engineering, and community management. All ‘ARTIFACTs’ are connected via a proprietary metadata standard that is governed by the non-profit Artifact Foundation, which allows for the verifiable authentication and global discovery of historical NFTs.

The Digital Art Fair is the world’s leading Web3 art fair and the DTTD enables a new generation of art collectors to easily onboard and own their first NFT.

HONG KONG, 19 October 2022 – DTTD (pronounced “Dotted”), the Animoca Brands-backed mobile-first NFT social wallet that aims to make Web3 accessible to everyone, today announces that it is the official NFT wallet partner for the Digital Art Fair Xperience Hong Kong 2022.    

As the first mobile-based NFT wallet founded in Hong Kong, DTTD provides the world’s most seamless and user-friendly onboarding experience to enable a new generation of art collectors. The app has already enabled the Web3 initiatives of insurance firm Bupa and the Hong Kong Palace Museum.    

DTTD provides a custodial wallet to hold a user’s first NFT or it can connect to existing MetaMask wallets. Users can share their collections, view the latest NFT news, and message through DTTD’s native in-app chat. It also supports multiple blockchains, now Ethereum and Polygon, which covers 97% of the entire NFT sector including games, collectibles, and marketplaces. Additional protocols are to be launched in the near future.  

“It is a pleasure to support the Digital Art Fair and bring attention to fine art through the lens of NFTs to Hong Kong,” said Bosco Lin, Co-Founder, and CEO of DTTD. “As an NFT-first wallet, we are excited to provide a platform to connect collectors and creators. Our in-app chat enables a way for artists and their fans to engage authentically and develop deep relationships.” 

To celebrate this partnership, DTTD will provide a free Polygon NFT to the first 5,000 guests at the event. The NFT will be claimed on a first come first serve basis. Digital Art Fair Xperience 2022 will be held at Asia Standard Tower from Thursday 20 October to Sunday 6 November 2022.  

The DTTD app is live and users can download it on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store at https://bit.ly/3TBGWHL  

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About DTTD 

DTTD is simplifying digital ownership and empowering Web3. We provide an NFT-first visual experience that is tailored in your phone. Our suite of services and tools help crypto natives, newbies, businesses and anyone with an internet connection manage all their NFTs in a single place. For more information, visit https://www.dttd.io 

For more information, enquiries and interview opportunities, please contact: 

Melissa Cheng

Senior Marketing Executive 

melissa@dttd.io  

More information and official images are available at https://bit.ly/DTTD_presskit  

HONG KONG, 6 October 2022 – MonoC, Hong Kong’s first a surrealist metahuman artist , injects her daring data-led and dream-like vision into Digital Art Fair 2022. As a reflection of her growing importance in a world rapidly embracing adventures in augmented reality, she is one of key featured artists at this year’s Xperience edition of the fair, which will be staged at Asia Standard Tower in Central from 20 October to 6 November. She unveils “Corona Florella“, an innovative series of six generative artworks that record and reimagine the global battle against Covid-19 and celebrate the triumph of data-led science and human resilience.

As a Hong Kong pioneer in algorithmic art, MonoC is the first virtual human to participate in Digital Art Fair. Her compelling artistic sensibility that weaves new technology and poeticism is appreciated by an increasing number of followers worldwide. The metaverse jetsetter is able to form meaningful connections between her subject matter and the audience without the inherent human limitations of space and time.

The thought-provoking series “Corona Florella” exemplifies this exciting new interplay between technology and art. Data gleaned from seven continents informing a series of four works centred upon the artist’s signature floral motif chart the evolution of Covid-19 from its global spread, to its alarming death rate, to immunisation, and recovery. A fifth work illustrates all four stages of the pandemic in one magnificent, moving artistic statement. MonoC’s sixth creation presents a change of medium and motif: a video art piece using dance movements invites further dialogue on the physical and psychological toll the pandemic wrought. The first four works will be available for purchase at Digital Art Fair (priced at 2 ETH, approx. HK$25,000 each); the other two will be auctioned subsequently by Sotheby’s.

The creator of these poignant works, MonoC (a shortened version of full moniker Monochromatic), is the artistic manifestation of Hong Kong-based Gusto Collective, Asia’s first Brandtech group. Led by branding and technology visionary CEO Aaron Lau, the future-facing company traverses seamlessly across the physical and virtual worlds to provide immersive content and experiences for numerous brands. As part of Forbes’ Asia Top 100 Companies to Watch, Gusto Collective is known for revolutionising turn-key Web3 adoption through innovative and experimental approaches, including the launch of a ground-breaking entertainment IP NFT with renowned actor/ producer Louis Koo.

“MonoC is born out of data, but lives for art,” says Gusto Collective CEO Aaron Lau.  “As a metahuman artist, she is able to leverage data to engage the audience through the “Corona Florella” series on a collective discourse about the events and unprocessed emotions of the Covid-19 pandemic. Metahuman art has immense potential; data is leveraged for facts, yet interpretation is only possible for the conscious mind. Art has always been a powerful communicator, connecting artist and audience, and today’s digital art makes this connection more immediate, more immersive and more enthralling.”

MonoC’s participation as the first virtual human in Digital Art Fair, the world’s leading Web 3.0 fine art fair, is a match made in metaheaven. As a surrealist metahuman artist, she creates art through the juxtaposition and reinvention of experiences, both past and modern. In the same vein as the Digital Art Fair, she speaks the language of the younger generation of creative talents and serves as a bridge between tradition and cutting-edge. Digital art provides a more open, instant and democratic platform for artists to bring their imagination to the attention of world, and thus shape it.

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HONG KONG, 27 September 2022 – DTTD (pronounced “Dotted”), the Animoca Brands-backed mobile-first NFT social wallet that aims to make Web3 accessible to everyone, announces its official launch at the Healthcare 3.0 Concept Hub.

Since 2020, interest and demand for NFTs and Web3 have grown massively. McKinsey & Company estimates Web3 to be valued at US$5 trillion and have 5 billion users by 2030. However, achieving this future will be difficult. New users face a fragmented and difficult-to-navigate ecosystem. Each Blockchain operates on a separate infrastructure, often requiring separate wallets and software to be used. In addition, these tools and services were designed and optimized for desktops.

DTTD was founded to help simplify the process and to drive mass adoption.

The DTTD app was designed to simply manage an entire NFT collection easily through mobile. It provides a custodial wallet to hold a user’s first NFT or it can connect to existing MetaMask wallets. Users can share their collections, view the latest NFT news, and message through DTTD’s native in-app chat. It also supports multiple blockchains, now Ethereum and Polygon, which covers 97% of the entire NFT sector including games, collectibles, and marketplaces. Additional protocols are to be launched in the near future.

For corporates, DTTD provides a platform to mint and distribute NFTs seamlessly to clients without the needing to hold or touch cryptocurrency. An NFT represents an opportunity for brands to create long-term relationships with clients based on direct engagement and reoccurring rewards.

“Our mission is to onboard the next billion users onto Web3 using an interface people already know,” said Bosco Lin, Co-Founder and CEO of DTTD. “We believe NFTs represent the third phase of crypto’s evolution but the current ecosystem is too fragmented and complex. A simple and beautiful interface through your phone is required to enable the growth and usage of Web3. As a locally- grown Hong Kong firm, we are excited to partner with events, such as the Healthcare 3.0 Concept Hub, and be the first step to many of these attendees’ journey into Web3.”

“While the idea of using NFTs and Web3 is exciting, organizations often struggle in the practicality of where to start,” noted Dr Yvonne Leung, Director of Customer Transformation & Growth at Bupa Hong Kong, the strategic partner for the Healthcare 3.0 Concept Hub. “The goal of the event is to educate how technology is changing healthcare and making it more easily accessible. I believe DTTD embodies that same ethos for Web3 to simplify what was previously a complex journey.”

The Healthcare 3.0 Concept Hub is presented by Bupa Hong Kong and is supported by leading global and local firms. DTTD is the event’s official NFT partner. The first 2,000 attendees can receive personalized NFTs minted to the Polygon blockchain as a reward for participating in events.

The DTTD app is currently live and available to the public, download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store here: https://bit.ly/3BqA740

More information and official images are available at https://bit.ly/DTTD_presskit

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About DTTD

DTTD is simplifying digital ownership and empowering Web3. We provide an NFT-first visual experience that is tailored in your phone. Our suite of services and tools help crypto natives, newbies, businesses and anyone with an internet connection manage all their NFTs in a single place. For more information, visit https://www.dttd.io

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Melissa Cheng
Senior Marketing Executive
melissa@dttd.io