Crypto trading platform goes public on NEO to gain greater visibility and investor awareness

NEO is pleased to announce that COINSMART FINANCIAL INC. ("CoinSmart"), the holding company of a Canadian-built cryptocurrency trading platform that provides a secure and intuitive platform for trading digital assets, has made its debut on the public markets today. CoinSmart is now listed on the NEO Exchange and is available for trading under the symbol SMRT .

On a mission to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone, CoinSmart is a user-friendly crypto exchange for buying and selling bitcoin and other digital currencies. With 24/7 omni channel client support, a simple trading interface, learning tools for all levels, and enterprise-grade security protocols, CoinSmart is fully licensed in each jurisdiction in which it operates.

" Decentralized Finance is here to stay, and CoinSmart is shaping the landscape by making cryptocurrencies more accessible than ever before to Canadians with all levels of experience," commented Jos Schmitt, President and CEO of NEO. "We are excited to welcome another fellow trailblazer and technology-driven organization to the NEO Exchange, confirming yet again that NEO is the place to be for companies fueling the innovation economy. By listing on NEO, CoinSmart will benefit from enhanced liquidity, greater visibility and investor awareness, a better experience for their investors, and unmatched service and support. We're excited to see the value this team delivers!"

One of the first Canadian exchanges to be regulated by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), CoinSmart is a dealer registered trading platform with the Ontario Securities Commission.

" This is an extremely exciting time not only for us at CoinSmart, but for the entire financial technology landscape here in Canada and abroad," remarked Justin Hartzman, CEO of CoinSmart. "Over the next 18 months, CoinSmart has plans to make cryptocurrency accessible to new entrants and experienced crypto enthusiasts alike. Being registered in multiple jurisdictions and striving for a global footprint, we are poised to be the venue of choice for a full suite of crypto related products and beyond. Throughout the listing process, NEO has been nothing short of incredible. The entire team have been our cheerleaders and advocates, helping us reach this monumental day."

Investors can trade shares of SMRT through their usual investment channels, including discount brokerage platforms and full-service dealers.

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About CoinSmart

Founded in 2018, CoinSmart is a Toronto-based cryptocurrency exchange that provides a secure and intuitive platform for trading digital assets. CoinSmart's mission is to break down the barriers and complexities of cryptocurrency transactions in order to better educate and inform the crypto-curious. Through its GetSmart Hub, CoinSmart paves a safe path into the world of cryptocurrency investing by offering simple solutions, learning tools for all levels, and 24/7 omni channel client support. All clients benefit from competitive fees, as well as CoinSmart's same day funding, withdrawal and verification, SmartGuarantee.

Connect with CoinSmart: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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