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Polkadot Enhances Decentralization in Ecosystem Growth With the Launch of PolkaPort East in Hong Kong

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    HK, HK, June 5th, 2024, Chainwire

    Web3 Foundation, the entity supporting the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem, has awarded a grant to PolkaPort East. The Decentralized Futures (DF) grant is designed to help further decentralize Polkadot while spearheading technical, community, and broader ecosystem adoption.

    PolkaPort East is an independent entity leading investor relations and growth initiatives for Polkadot centered on Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. The DF grant from the Web3 Foundation is the first such award to be received by an organization working in Asia.

    The grant will support PolkaPort East’s goals of leading investor relations and growth for Polkadot in the region. Its mandate also includes promoting Polkadot and its technology, and acting as a key regional driver of capital into the ecosystem.

    Max Rebol, co-founder of PolkaPort East and CEO of Harbour Industrial Capital, a Polkadot-focused VC fund, said: “The launch of PolkaPort East comes at a crucial moment for Polkadot. It represents a critical step towards increasing the network’s decentralization while strengthening the ecosystem’s strategic position in Hong Kong. Thibault Perréard, also a co-founder who heads up strategy for Bifrost, a leading Polkadot parachain added: “With the support of the DF grant, PolkaPort East will be tapping into the thriving innovation hubs of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area while engaging and fostering relationships with local governments, global enterprises and capital allocators of the region.” 

    Vincent Chan, the third co-founder of PolkaPort East who formerly led growth initiatives at Parity Technologies, explained that following the receipt of the DF grant, the initiative will seek to attract participants to the Polkadot ecosystem across Asia. These include projects and developers looking to build on Polkadot, Polkadot-native VCs, funds, and capital allocators, as well as general web3 investors. It will also target Asian university blockchain collectives and associations, fintechs seeking to enter web3, and local government exploring the use of blockchain technology.

    Speaking on behalf of the Web3 Foundation, David Hawig, the Director of Ecosystem, stated “The Web3 Foundation is thrilled to support the Polkaport East initiative through a Decentralized Futures grant. This project exemplifies our commitment to fostering decentralized access and innovation within the Polkadot ecosystem. We believe Polkaport East will play a pivotal role in enhancing connectivity and empowering the community in Hong Kong, driving forward the vision of a truly decentralized internet.”

    About Decentralized Futures 

    The DF initiative developed by Web3 Foundation is designed to kickstart independent teams and initiative that will drive Polkadot’s success. It was established in 2023 following the restructuring of Parity Technologies which offloaded responsibilities for investor relations, growth and marketing to focus solely on technical development.

    Through the DF program, funding is available for Polkadot-focused organizations that aim to generate profit, as well as for non-profits that have a strategy to secure ongoing financing through Polkadot’s onchain treasury system. An initial $20M plus 5M DOT tokens have been allocated to Decentralized Futures to expand the Polkadot ecosystem.

    About PolkaPort East

    Based in Hong Kong, PolkaPort East is an organization tasked with spurring adoption of the Polkadot ecosystem in Asia with a focus on Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. By working with different entities ranging from developers to investors, PolkaPort East will help to fuel adoption of web3 technology and onboard new users to Polkadot.

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    AgentSmyth Appoints Industry Veteran Robert DiFazio as Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member Amidst Rapid Growth and Milestone Achievements

    2024-10-01T08:23:00Z

    Company Surpasses 10,000 Client Searches, Adds 200+ Institutional Traders, and Accelerates Adoption of Its Offerings

    NEW YORK, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgentSmyth, a leading AI-powered financial data and analytics platform, today announced the appointment of Robert DiFazio as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and member of its Board of Directors. With over 40 years of experience in capital markets and investment management, DiFazio brings unparalleled expertise to AgentSmyth at a pivotal moment in the company's expansion.

    An Unmatched Industry Leader Joins AgentSmyth

    Robert DiFazio's illustrious career includes senior leadership roles such as Co-Head of Global Equities at Citigroup and a Founding Investor in Strategas Research Partners. His extensive background in capital markets, trading, investment banking, and venture capital has shaped strategies for some of the world's most influential financial institutions.

    "Joining AgentSmyth is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of fintech innovation," said Robert DiFazio, CSO of AgentSmyth. "The company's AI-driven approach is transforming how financial professionals access and utilize data. I look forward to contributing to its next phase of growth."

    Strengthening Leadership with Key Technology Hires

    In addition to DiFazio's appointment, AgentSmyth has bolstered its technology leadership team with the hiring of Brian Jo as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Salman Razzaq as Vice President of Engineering. Brian Jo, formerly at Market Reader, brings a wealth of experience in developing advanced financial platforms. Salman Razzaq, previously at S&P Global, adds significant expertise in engineering scalable solutions for complex data environments.

    "Our expanded leadership team positions us to accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to our clients," said Pulkit Jaiswal, Co-CEO of AgentSmyth. "Brian and Salman are instrumental in enhancing our platform's capabilities and scaling our operations globally."

    Significant Milestones: Over 10,000 Client Searches and Rapid User Growth

    Since launching its AgentSmyth All-Access offering just three months ago, the company has surpassed 10,000 client searches, signaling strong market validation. Additionally, AgentSmyth has onboarded over 200 institutional traders from both buy-side and sell-side firms, with a growing number converting into paid licenses.

    AgentSmyth's platform covers 58,200 equities, with an average agent response time of 2.5 to 30 seconds. The efficiency gained through the platform's AI agents has saved clients an estimated 296 days of research hours compared to traditional tools. 

    "Reaching over 10,000 client searches in such a short timeframe demonstrates the market's appetite for smarter, faster insights," said Pulkit Jaiswal, Co-CEO of AgentSmyth. "Our platform is revolutionizing how professionals consume data, turning complex market dynamics into actionable intelligence."

    Introducing the Rag2Riches Framework and Technological Advancements

    At the core of AgentSmyth's technological innovation is the proprietary Rag2Riches Framework, which dynamically upgrades vector contexts with real-time insights on economic events, news, and trader actions. By integrating live Level 2 (L2) flows and options data, the platform delivers unparalleled market intelligence, keeping clients ahead with precise, actionable insights.

    "Our Rag2Riches Framework is a game-changer for market analysis," noted Brian Jo, CTO of AgentSmyth. "By providing real-time, context-rich data, we're empowering traders and analysts to make informed decisions faster than ever before."

    Diverse Offerings Catering to Active and Passive Customers

    AgentSmyth's two main offerings—AgentSmyth All-Access and Silver Bullets—are seeing strong adoption, catering to both active traders seeking in-depth analysis and passive customers who prefer concise, actionable insights delivered directly to their inboxes.

    "Our diverse product suite was designed to meet the unique needs of different market participants," said Mike Block, COO of AgentSmyth. "Whether it's comprehensive analysis or quick, actionable insights, we're delivering value across the spectrum."

    Empowered by SEC Registration

    The company's momentum is further accelerated by its recent approval as an SEC-registered investment advisor. This regulatory milestone allows AgentSmyth to onboard paid clients while delivering real-time, actionable trade recommendations, ensuring compliance and transparency.

    "SEC registration was a critical step in our mission to democratize access to advanced market intelligence," added Mike Block, COO of AgentSmyth. "It enables us to scale our offerings responsibly while meeting the stringent requirements expected by our institutional clients."

    Looking Ahead: Global Expansion & Market Reach

    AgentSmyth is poised for continued aggressive growth, with plans to expand into European and Asian equity markets by Q1 2025 through existing data partnerships. Additionally, AgentSmyth has secured strategic partnerships with several Order Management Systems (OMS). These collaborations facilitate deep integration into existing workflows, granting AgentSmyth access to over 2,000 institutional traders and portfolio managers without additional marketing expenditure.

    "Our OMS partnerships provide the infrastructure for rapid adoption across the financial services landscape," noted Daniel McCooey, Co-CEO of AgentSmyth. "Clients can seamlessly incorporate our AI agents into their daily operations, enhancing decision-making with zero friction. "We're entering an exciting phase of global expansion and product enhancement," said Robert DiFazio, CSO of AgentSmyth. "I’m eager to leverage my experience to drive AgentSmyth’s strategic initiatives and deliver unparalleled value to our clients."

    About AgentSmyth

    For additional details, please contact: [email protected]

    For press inquiries: [email protected]

    For more information about AgentSmyth: agentsmyth.com

    To follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agentsmyth/

    To follow on X.com: https://x.com/AgentSmyth

    Contact

    Co-Founder, CSO

    Michael Block

    AgentSmyth

    [email protected]


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