Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") announces today that it has entered into settlement agreements that will see $149,215 of debt settled by the issuance of 1,755,470 shares at a deemed price of $0.085, and the Company's balance sheet much improved
No finders fees will be paid. The securities issued will be subject to a four-month and one-day hold period from closing.
Certain insiders participated in respect to accrued and unpaid fees and expenses. The Company is relying on exemptions contained in NI 61-101 from minority approval and valuation requirements for related party transactions.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Statements in this press release regarding the Company which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking information can be generally identified by terms such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe", and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future, and readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions may not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities may not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those identified and reported under the Company's disclosure documents available on its SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.com.
Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Brian Keane, Director
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
E-mail: info@cypher-meta.com
www.cypher-meta.com
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is continuing in assisting the financing for the acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). The secured bridge loan entered between CODE and Agapi on May 10, 2023, has been increased from $600,000 to $950,000 of which $886,692 has been advanced to date to advance Agapi's business plan and growth initiatives
Agapi continues to expand its sales of its luxury cigars. After receiving Cypher shareholder approval for the acquisition of Agapi, Cypher and Agapi are completing their current financials statements and listing statement, after which it is anticipated that the exchange will provide their final consent to closing.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
CODE seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8, and its Common Shares are currently listed on the CSE. CODE is a reporting issuer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the exploration and development of Agapi's products, the proposal to complete the Transaction and associated transactions, including statements regarding the terms and conditions of the Transaction the Exchange Ratio, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the use of proceeds of the Private Placement, the Bridge Loan and the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer. The information about Agapi contained in the press release has not been independently verified by CODE. Although CODE believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because CODE can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions, that the ultimate terms of the Transaction, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will differ from those that currently are contemplated, and that the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will not be successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain the required approvals or clearances from regulatory authorities). The terms and conditions of the Transaction may change based on CODE's due diligence and the receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice for both CODE and Agapi. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. CODE undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of CODE, Agapi, their securities, or their respective financial or operating results (as applicable) except as required by securities laws.
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is please to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement of 2,325,000 units ("Units") at a price of $0.12 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of $279,000 (the "Financing
Under the Financing, each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company ("Common Share") and one-half of one Common Share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant entitles the holder thereof to subscribe for one additional Common Share at a price of $0.15 for a period of two years from the date of closing, subject to the Company's option to accelerate the expiry date if the stock trades at $0.20 for ten trading days.
In connection with the Financing, the Company paid finder's fees to qualified finders in the amount of $18,755 and issued 156,300 broker warrants (the "Broker Warrants"). The Broker Warrants are subject to the same terms as the Warrants.
In accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE") and applicable securities legislation, the Common Shares and Warrants comprising the Units will be subject to a four-month and one-day hold period.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Financing for the acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). Pursuant to the Company's agreement to loan Agapi funds as it works through the CSE's RTO process, the Company has now loaned Agapi a total of $886,692 to advance its business plan.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
CODE seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8, and its Common Shares are currently listed on the CSE. CODE is a reporting issuer in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE:CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is undertaking a non-brokered private placement of up to $400,000. The Company will issue up to 3,333,333 units at a price of $0.12 per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one half of a common share warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder to subscribe for one additional common share for $0.15 for a period of 2 years from the date of closing, subject to the Corporation's option to accelerate the expiry date if the stock trades at $0.20 for 10 trading days
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering for general working capital and acquisition of Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
The Company may pay qualified finders fees of up to 8% in cash and 8% in brokers warrants.
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
For further information please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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Cypher Metaverse Inc. (CSE: CODE) ("CODE" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding definitive agreement ("Definitive Agreement") dated August 29, 2023, in respect to a business combination (the "Transaction") with Agapi Luxury Brands Inc. ("Agapi"). It is expected that upon completion of the Transaction, the combined entity (the "Resulting Issuer") will meet the listing requirements for an industrial issuer under the policies of the CSE Venture Exchange (the "CSE"). The CSE has conditionally accepted the Transaction, and the Company will hold a shareholder meeting on December 1, 2023 to give its shareholders the opportunity to consider the Transaction and approve the same
Terms of the Transaction
The Transaction is expected to be completed by way of a share exchange, which will result in Agapi becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of CODE.
Upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set out in the Definitive Agreement, the following, among other things, will be completed in connection with the Transaction:
The Transaction is a non-arm's length transaction or a related party transaction pursuant to the policies of the CSE and NI 61-103 as the CEO of CODE is a significant shareholder of Agapi. As a result, CODE is being represented in these negotiations by a special committee made of up of independent directors. In addition the Company has commissioned an independent valuation of Agapi and will seek the approval of disinterested shareholders.
Private Placement Financing
In connection with and as a condition to the Transaction, Agapi intends to complete an equity financing of Agapi Common Shares for minimum gross proceeds of $750,000 (the "Private Placement"). It is expected that the issue price per Agapi Common Share will be $0.12. The Agapi Common Shares are expected to be sold to "accredited investors" and other parties pursuant to exemptions from prospectus requirements under Canadian securities laws.
The Private Placement is intended to be completed prior to or concurrently with closing of the Transaction. The net proceeds of the Private Placement will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
Conditions of the Transaction
Completion of the Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including: (i) receipt of all required approvals and consents relating to the Transaction, including without limitation any approvals of the shareholders of CODE and Agapi as required by the CSE and under applicable corporate or securities laws; (ii) completion of the Private Placement; and (iii) the CSE's final approval for listing the shares of the Resulting Issuer.
Trading Halt
Trading in CODE Common Shares on the CSE will remain halted in compliance with the policies of the CSE. It is not expected that trading in the CODE Common Shares will resume prior to the Closing.
Filing Statement
In connection with the Transaction and in compliance with the policies of the CSE, CODE will file on SEDAR by September 29, 2023 the information circular which will contain details regarding the Transaction, CODE, Agapi and the Resulting Issuer, including proposed management of the Resulting Issuer. .
About Cypher Metaverse Inc.
Cypher Metaverse Inc. seeks early-stage investments in emerging technology sectors, including the blockchain ecosystem, fintech and the metaverse. The Company identifies such opportunities and applies its relationships and capital to advance its interests.
The Company's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8. The common shares of CODE ("CODE Common Shares") are currently listed on the CSE and CODE is a reporting issuer in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
CODE currently has 15,571,906 CODE Common Shares issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable into 3,288,070 CODE Common Shares.
About Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
Agapi's premium luxury branded cigars sold under the brand "Freud Cigar Co.", are exclusively handcrafted using the finest tobacco leaves that are carefully selected and aged to perfection, and artistically blended to produce an unforgettable smoking experience for the luxury consumer. The company has partnered with renowned industry veterans Eladio Diaz and Wiber Ventura with the aim to disrupt the luxury cigar segment. The company has successfully commercialized products in the US and international markets selling over 40,000 and 10,000 cigars in each respective market.
Agapi is a private company and was incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on June 11, 2021. Agapi's head office is located at 1780-355 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2C8.
Agapi currently has approximately 65,571,906 common shares ("Agapi Common Shares") issued and outstanding and securities exercisable or exchangeable into approximately 84,542,058 Agapi Common Shares .
For further information please contact:
Cypher Metaverse Inc. Corporate Communications
Brian Keane - Director
Phone: Toll-Free (877) 806-CODE (2633) or 1 (778) 806-5150
Agapi Luxury Brands Inc.
David Stadnyk, CEO
All information in this press release relating to Agapi has been provided by Agapi and is the sole responsibility of Agapi.
Cautionary Note
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, CSE acceptance and if applicable pursuant to CSE requirements, majority of the minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.
The CSE has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the exploration and development of Agapi's products, the proposal to complete the Transaction and associated transactions, including statements regarding the terms and conditions of the Transaction the Exchange Ratio, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the use of proceeds of the Private Placement and the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer. The information about Agapi contained in the press release has not been independently verified by CODE. Although CODE believes in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate that the expectations reflected in this forward-looking information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because CODE can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the parties will not proceed with the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions, that the ultimate terms of the Transaction, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will differ from those that currently are contemplated, and that the Transaction, the name change of the Company, the Private Placement, the appointment of the proposed directors and officers of the Resulting Issuer and associated transactions will not be successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain the required approvals or clearances from regulatory authorities). The terms and conditions of the Transaction may change based on receipt of tax, corporate and securities law advice for both CODE and Agapi. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. CODE undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third-parties in respect of CODE, Agapi, their securities, or their respective financial or operating results (as applicable) except as required by securities laws.
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Bitcoin surged above US$107,800 this past weekend, fueled by factors like MicroStrategy's (NASDAQ:MSTR) recent Bitcoin purchases, and anticipation of an interest rate cut from the Fed.
Bitcoin historically performs well in December, and experts are saying that it's in "Santa Claus mode."
Adding to the excitement, Strike CEO Jack Mallers hinted on Tim Pool's podcast that the US government may designate Bitcoin as a reserve asset through the Dollar Stabilization Act. Meanwhile, Digital Chamber founder Perianne Boring pointed to the stock-to-flow model on Fox Business, which predicts Bitcoin could hit US$800,000 by 2025's end.
The cryptocurrency market kicked off the week at a market cap of US$3.9 trillion, up 0.3 percent in 24 hours.
As open interest neared US$70 billion on Monday (December 16), traders eyed figures between US$120,000 and US$154,000 as Bitcoin’s next target based on bull flag pattern and Fibonacci extension analysis.
Despite the bullish sentiment, Bitcoin experienced volatility on Tuesday (December 17). After retaking US$107,500 overnight and climbing to a new all-time high of US$108,135 following the opening bell, its price quickly sank below US$106,000, triggering around US$1.3 billion in liquidations.
Bitcoin performance, December 14 to 17, 2024.
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This brief pullback confirmed a resistance zone between US$108,000 and US$111,000. Rekt Capital attributed this retracement to a typical pattern seen during price discovery phases.
Bitcoin's volatility continued into Wednesday (December 18), and it declined steadily before and after the Fed's meeting. The central bank announced a cut of 25 basis points as anticipated, but indicated that future reductions in 2025 may be less aggressive than initially projected. This shift in approach is attributed to recent economic data suggesting that the labor market is cooling and that inflation is stagnating above the Fed's 2 percent target.
Chair Jerome Powell also asserted that the Fed is not allowed to own Bitcoin, potentially disrupting President-elect Donald Trump's plan to implement a strategic reserve when he takes office in January.
This caused significant drops throughout the crypto market, with Bitcoin falling 3.75 percent in the two hours following Powell’s address. This was followed by further declines below US$100,000 on Wednesday evening.
Bitcoin performance, December 18 to 20, 2024.
Chart via CoinGecko.
On Thursday (December 19), Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of US$95,700, and the market cap for the crypto sector was down by 6 percent after Wall Street markets wrapped. Ether and Solana recorded losses of over 10 percent, while XRP slid 8.5 percent, reversing gains from earlier in the week ahead of the launch of Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD.
Losses extended into Friday morning, with Bitcoin dropping to US$92,245. The fall resulted in a bearish crossover, with over US$1 billion in liquidated positions, according to CoinGlass data.
QCP Capital attributed the losses to overly bullish market positioning and the Fed's hawkish cut.
After the dip, Bitcoin's price rebounded and held at around US$97,000 for most of Friday, a strong support zone identified by Glassnode founder Rafael Schultze-Kraft and Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr. Recovery followed US personal consumption expenditures data that showed cooling inflation, easing investor concerns.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) delivered results for its first fiscal quarter of 2025 after Wednesday’s closing bell, showing an 84 percent year-on-year revenue increase for the period.
“Data center revenue grew over 400 percent year over year and 40 percent sequentially, reaching a record level, with data center revenue mix surpassing 50 percent of Micron’s revenue for the first time,” the company said.
Micron performance, December 17 to 20, 2024.
Chart via Google Finance.
However, its guidance for its second fiscal quarter indicates a downshift in sales.
The company's Q2 revenue guidance is US$7.9 billion, missing analysts' expectations of US$7.93 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share are anticipated to be US$1.26 compared to average projections of US$1.97.
“While consumer-oriented markets are weaker in the near term, we anticipate a return to growth in the second half of our fiscal year,” wrote President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra in a press release.
“We continue to gain share in the highest margin and strategically important parts of the market and are exceptionally well positioned to leverage AI-driven growth to create substantial value for all stakeholders.”
Shares of Micron opened 13.2 percent lower on Thursday morning and hit US$85 shortly after the market opened. The company is ending the week down over 14 percent.
Broadcom continued its upward trajectory this week, fueled by Friday's rally. It reached a valuation higher than even NVIDIA, which stumbled into correction territory on Monday.
After a mid-week bump ahead of the Fed's meeting, NVIDIA ultimately fell with the broader market as Powell signaled a hawkish stance, sinking further into correction territory.
Broadcom and NVIDIA performance, November 20 to December 20, 2024.
Chart via Google Finance.
While NVIDIA remains a powerhouse with a stellar year overall, Broadcom's superior gains this month could signal a potential shift in the chip landscape, challenging NVIDIA's dominance.
Shares of NVIDIA were down 7.67 percent on the month as of Friday afternoon, while Broadcom had gained over 35 percent. Its share price rose by nearly 40 percent following the release of its earnings report last week.
Adding to NVIDIA's woes, reports suggest China is expanding its scrutiny of the company's acquisitions beyond the 2020 Mellanox deal, potentially casting a shadow over its future growth prospects.
Samsung Electronics (KRX:5930) and Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) are the two latest companies to receive government funding via US President Joe Biden’s Chips Act initiative. The deals were finalized on Friday, with Samsung set to receive up to US$4.75 billion and Texas Instruments getting US$1.6 billion.
While Texas Instruments' final agreement aligns with an initial deal reached in August, Samsung's funding was significantly reduced. The company stated that it adjusted its investment plan to improve efficiency and that the incentives were determined through negotiations with the US government, but did not provide specific details.
Texas Instruments’ funding will go toward building new chipmaking facilities in Utah and Texas. They will reportedly create 2,000 new company jobs and thousands more employment opportunities in construction and supply management. Samsung will use its award to expand its facilities in Central Texas.
Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) released its annual list of changes to the Nasdaq-100 on Monday, with data analysis and security companies Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Axon Enterprises (NASDAQ:AXON) joining the index, along with business intelligence and analytics software firm MicroStrategy.
Palantir secured multiple contracts with the US Department of Defense in 2024, while Axon landed a contract with the Canadian government to supply body-worn cameras to the Royal Canadian Mountain Police in November.
MicroStrategy has been in the news this year due to several Bitcoin acquisitions. Over the weekend, the company acquired another 15,350 Bitcoin for US$1.5 billion. The acquisition was finalized on Sunday (December 15), bringing the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 439,000. The purchase was funded through share sales under the firm's at-the-market program. According to its latest filing, MicroStrategy now has US$7.65 billion remaining.
Bloomberg estimates that MicroStrategy's inclusion on the Nasdaq-100 will add at least US$2 billion in new stock purchases from the various exchange-traded funds that follow the index.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), on the other hand, saw its share price open over 14 percent lower on Monday following the news that it will be removed from the Nasdaq-100. It closed the week 0.85 percent higher.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
