Day: January 27, 2022

London, England, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net Savings Link, Inc. (OTC Pink: NSAV), a cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital asset technology company, today announced that the Company has completed its acquisition of a significant 10% stake in leading cryptocurrency exchange, BQEX Ltd https://bqex.ltd/, and thereby closing NSAV’s largest transaction since its entrance into the $2 trillion global cryptocurrency market. BQEX Exchange has over 4 million registered users and is owned and operated by Metaverse Network LLC. (MNC) https://metaversenetwork.llc/. Based on published reports placing a $95.00 value on each registered user, 4 million registered users would value BQEX Crypto Exchange at an estimated $380 million, and therefore value NSAV’s 10% stake at an estimated $38 million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cojP0UvbIrk...

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaycaychella, Inc. (OTC Pink: VAYK) today announced the company has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) agreement to acquired Definancial, Inc., a technology firm that has developed a proprietary cryptocurrency exchange technology solution.  VAYK is an early-stage business building a portfolio of technology solutions to further democratize participation in the tourism market extending more opportunity to individuals and small and medium (SMB) business operators.  VAYK is developing and scaling its portfolio of technology solutions to further democratize participation in the tourism industry based on its hands-on experience with an initial and ongoing pilot project consisting of ten beach house properties and a small boutique hotel where VAYK provided the financing for small businesses...

Global retailer is once again designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a leading, global, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, today announced it has received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the sixteenth year in a row. The CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. It evaluates corporations’ non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, inclusive workplace cultures, and corporate social responsibility programs. Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria...

RENTON, Wash., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ GS: FFNW), the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2021, of $2.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to $3.2 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $2.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the year ended December 31, 2021, net income was $12.2 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.6 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2020. “The final quarter of 2021 showed continued improvement in our funding base, with our average cost of funds declining to 0.55% from 0.64% in the quarter ended...

Publicis Media’s APX Content Ventures commits to multi-year agreement with Crackle Plus to create long-form content production COS COB, Conn., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) networks, announced today that Crackle Plus has entered into a multi-year agreement with APX Content Ventures and Publicis Media. “Inside The Black Box” is set to be the first of many co-produced programs under this agreement and will premiere exclusively on the Crackle streaming service in February. The 10-episode series is hosted by Emmy® Award winner and NAACP Image Awards recipient Joe Morton (Scandal, Terminator 2: Judgement Day) and celebrity acting coach, casting director, and producer Tracey Moore and...

SUNRISE, FL, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP), a digital business ecosystem for digital advertisers, consumers, video gamers and travelers, reported that its licensed Longroot digital token offering platform will serve as the financial advisor and underwriter for Ample Health’s (‘Ample’) proposed security token offering (STO).  Ample Health is an emerging cannabis company operating from seed to sale in Southeast Asia. The company is looking to use the proceeds from its STO to fund its development and global expansion. Longroot will be responsible for structuring the offering and raising the initial capital to fund the STO. This will involve developing the registration statements for all relevant jurisdictions, including preliminary and final prospectuses....

Luxury fashion brand saves 1,200 tons of carbon emissions with a single virtual showroom by eliminating unnecessary travel SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), the leading spatial data company driving the digital transformation of the built world, today announced that Retail VR, a virtual reality and augmented reality platform, has enabled dramatic cost and time-savings for a variety of retail clients, from food to fashion brands, through the adoption of Matterport digital twins. Using Matterport Pro2 3D cameras and software development tools available to Matterport platform partners, Retail VR is enabling retailers around the world to collaborate with store employees and connect with visitors and customers using a shared digital version of each physical location. “As the world continues...

Wayne Smeal joins GPOX with a focus on strengthening its national sales organization by bringing his extensive knowledge and experience to further advance GPOX’s business modelGPOPlus+ Announces New Chief Operating Officer and Board MemberGPOPlus+ Names Wayne Smeal as COOLAS VEGAS, NV, Jan. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GPO Plus, Inc. (OTCQB: GPOX), a publicly traded company of diversified industry-specific Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), today announced Wayne Smeal has joined GPOX as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the board of directors. Mr. Smeal began his career working for Fortune 500 companies, including McKesson, Armor Food’s, ConAgra, and Kellogg’s. Leaving the corporate world Mr. Smeal ventured into private companies with more than 30 years in owning, operating, and managing...