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OpenSea Partners with Art Blocks to Empower Generative Artists and NFT Creators

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The leading generative art platform and the world’s first and largest NFT marketplace partner to accelerate experimentation and innovation in contemporary digital art.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2024 /CNW/ — In advance of the fourth annual Art Blocks Marfa Weekend on November 14-17, 2024, OpenSea is excited to announce a partnership with the renowned generative art platform, Art Blocks.

As part of the partnership, artists can use a new custom Art Blocks Engine contract when releasing on OpenSea. The companies will also collaborate on product development roadmaps, demo new features together, and iterate on other platform upgrades.

“We’re proud to partner with Art Blocks in supporting the creative minds that are innovating in digital art,” said Devin Finzer, CEO of OpenSea.

Through this collaboration, Art Blocks and OpenSea have also created The Art Blocks x OpenSea Artist Residency program. The program will support generative artists by offering them the opportunity to practice their craft in Marfa, the heart of Texas’s creative community, and to draw inspiration from the desert landscape of West Texas. Looking ahead, OpenSea will be sponsoring live events that bring together the industry’s leading artists to exhibit their works and build community, beginning with the Art Blocks Marfa Weekend next month.

This residency program aims to support artists in pursuing their creative endeavors by situating them amongst inspiring cultural and artistic influences, surrounded by fellow artists and creators. During the residency, participating artists will receive accommodations, a stipend, an Art Blocks Studio contract, and a peaceful setting to focus on developing their artwork while being surrounded by the engaging and supportive environment and community of Marfa.

“The landscape of being a participant in this ecosystem continues to evolve, and we evolve with it, exploring how best to serve our community of artists and collectors,” said Erick Calderon, CEO of Art Blocks. “We are grateful for opportunities like this to expand the tools and spaces for artists to continue to push boundaries and broaden the exposure that the generative medium deserves.”

With recent successes like Bokeh by Michael Kozlowski (mpkoz), which marked the return of Art Blocks’ Curated releases and quickly minted out, Art Blocks continues to build strong momentum for future drops. This partnership with OpenSea will amplify that momentum, supporting new opportunities for artists to innovate and reach new audiences.

“The collaboration of artists and NFT platforms is essential to the success of both industries,” said Hugh Heslep, the President and COO of Art Blocks. “We are excited to be working with OpenSea to further solidify this long-standing relationship.”

Further details about the Art Blocks x OpenSea Artist Residency will be announced in November.

About OpenSea

Founded in 2017, OpenSea is the world’s first and largest peer-to-peer marketplace for crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). OpenSea supports multiple blockchains, with the broadest set of categories for new emerging asset classes, which include digital collectibles, gaming items, and other virtual goods. For more information visit, https://opensea.io.

About Art Blocks

Founded by Erick ‘Snowfro’ Calderon, Art Blocks is a generative art platform in service of bringing the most compelling examples of contemporary generative art to life. Art Blocks unites artists, blockchain technology, and collectors in a destination dedicated to groundbreaking work and remarkable experiences. For more information on Art Blocks, visit https://www.artblocks.io/ or follow X and Instagram.  

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Anterix Announces Tom Kuhn as Chairman of the Board of Directors as Morgan O’Brien Retires After More Than 12 Years on the Board

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WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) (“the Company”) announced today utility industry veteran Tom Kuhn as Chairman of the Anterix Board of Directors, effective January 1st, as the end of 2024 marks the anticipated retirement of Morgan O’Brien as Executive Chairman of the Anterix Board after more than 12 years with the Company. O’Brien will continue as an advisor.

“Anterix and our nation’s utilities have benefited greatly from Morgan’s tremendous leadership and counsel during his tenure and his impact on the Company cannot be overstated,” said Tom Kuhn, Vice Chairman of the Board. “I am honored to be named Chairman of the Board during this important time in the Company’s evolution and look forward to supporting the Company’s efforts to drive significant growth and value creation for the benefit of all Anterix stakeholders.” 

“Morgan has been a true thought leader in our industry. On behalf of the Board and management team, I want to extend our sincere gratitude to him for his steadfast leadership and innovative vision,” said Scott Lang, Anterix President and Chief Executive Officer. “I also want to congratulate Tom on his new role, and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the Board to realize the next chapter of the Company.”

“The last 12 years have been an amazing journey. As a result of the success Anterix has already achieved, the Company is well positioned to continue in its mission of transforming our nation’s energy sector with the power of connectivity,” said Morgan O’Brien. “I am confident that under the leadership of Scott Lang and Tom Kuhn, the Company will achieve great results.”

Kuhn has served on Anterix’s Board of Directors since January 2024 and prior to that spent more than thirty years as President and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute (“EEI”), the trade association representing U.S. investor-owned electric utilities.

O’Brien has served as an executive leader with the company for more than 12 years in roles spanning from President and CEO of the Company to Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors.

About Anterix Inc. 

At Anterix, we work with leading utilities and technology companies to harness the power of 900 MHz broadband for modernized grid solutions. Leading an ecosystem of more than 100 members, we offer utility-first solutions to modernize the grid and solve the challenges that utilities are facing today. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable private LTE solutions that support cutting-edge advanced communications capabilities for a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future. To learn more and join the 900 MHz movement, please visit www.anterix.com.

Shareholder Contact 

Natasha Vecchiarelli
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Anterix
973-531-4397
nvecchiarelli@anterix.com

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Capital Group Canada Announces Final Cash Distributions for the Capital Group Canada ETFs (CAPG, CAPI, CAPM, CAPW)

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TORONTO, Dec. 30, 2024 /CNW/ – Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. (“Capital Group Canada”) today announced the final December 2024 cash distributions for the Capital Group Canada ETFs listed below.

Unitholders of record on December 30, 2024, will receive cash distributions payable on January 3, 2025. Please be advised that the distributions announced in this press release replace those stated in the December 19, 2024, press release for these funds.

Details of the “per unit” distribution amounts are as follows:

Capital Group Canada ETF

Ticker
symbol

Distribution
per unit ($)

CUSIP

ISIN

Payment
frequency

Capital Group Global Equity
Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPG

0.003119

14021V107

CA14021V1076

Annually

Capital Group International
Equity Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPI

0.017656

14021W105

CA14021W1059

Annually

Capital Group Multi-Sector
Income Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPM

0.142857

14021Y101

CA14021Y1016

Monthly

Capital Group World Bond
Select ETF™ (Canada)

CAPW

0.109468

14021X103

CA14021X1033

Monthly

For more information on the Capital Group Canada ETFs, visit: www.capitalgroup.com/ca/en

About Capital Group

Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. is part of Capital Group, a global investment management firm originating in Los Angeles, California. Since 1931, the Capital Group organization has been singularly focused on delivering superior results for long-term investors using high-conviction portfolios, rigorous research and individual accountability. As of September 30, 2024, Capital Group manages more than US$2.8 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors around the world.

Capital Group manages equity assets through three investment groups. These groups make investment and proxy voting decisions independently. Fixed income investment professionals provide fixed income research and investment management across the Capital Group organization; however, for securities with equity characteristics, they act solely on behalf of one of the three equity investment groups.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in investment funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Investment funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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Bright Light Solutions and 365 Retail Markets Announce Strategic Partnership

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Collaboration Paves the Way for Industry-Leading Innovation

TROY, Mich., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bright Light Solutions (BLS) and 365 Retail Markets today announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation and deliver transformative solutions to the market. This collaboration leverages the combined expertise of BLS Engineering and 365 Engineering, led by Anton Rakushkin, to develop cutting-edge technologies that will redefine industry standards.

BLS and 365 look forward to engaging in this partnership and are confident it will yield significant success and deliver substantial value to both companies and our customers.

About Anton Rakushkin
Mr. Rakushkin, founder of BLS, brings twenty years of experience in retail technology to 365 Retail Markets, including time with Streamware Corporation and Crane Connectivity Solutions. He holds impressive accomplishments in the areas of vending management, including the architecture of Vendmax, an extensively used VMS system across the industry. His achievements also include innovations around data exchange and tools for operator success such as industry-first pre-kit and dynamic scheduling features. Rakushkin has had notable success working closely with both customers and other solution providers to create widely adopted industry standards.

CONTACT:   
Navreet Gill
VP of Marketing & Communications, 365 Retail Markets
navreet.gill@365smartshop.com

About 365 Retail Markets
365 Retail Markets is the global leader in unattended retail technology. Founded in 2008, 365 provides a full suite of best-in-class, self-service technologies for food service operators including end-to-end integrated SaaS software, payment processing and point of-sale hardware. Today, the company’s technology solutions autonomously power food retail spaces at corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, hospitality settings and more, in order to provide compelling foodservice options for consumers. 365’s technology solutions include a growing suite of frictionless smart stores, micro markets, vending, catering, and dining point-of-sale options to meet the expanding needs of its customers. 365 continuously pioneers innovation in the industry with superior technology, strategic partnerships and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding.  

For more information about 365 Retail Markets, visit www.365retailmarkets.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn 

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