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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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    Luminar Media Group/ Fortun Reports 3rd Quarter Results, Surpassing Forecasts and Demonstrating Impressive Growth

    2024-10-03T13:00:00Z

    MIAMI, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCMARKETS: LRGR), a small business revenue-based finance company with a focus on Hispanic and minority-owned businesses, has released its financial results for the 3rd Quarter of 2024. The report highlights substantial growth across key financial and operational metrics, further solidifying Fortun's expanding presence in providing essential capital to underserved markets.

    Key Financial Highlights for Q3 2024:

    • Funding Volume:
      • Q3: $1,138,000
      • Forecasted: $1,108,700
      • Result: Surpassed Forecast
    • Receivables:
      • End of Q3: $1,428,281.47
      • Collected Receivables Q3: $352,729.33
      • Forecasted: $1,650,963  
      • Result: Surpassed Forecast
    • Revenue:
      • Q3: $307,211.00
      • Forecasted: $298,540 (Commission and Fee Income)
      • Result: Surpassed Forecast
    • Assets:
      • Total Assets End of Q3: $1,926,507
      • Cash on Hand: $498,226.39

    Funding Metrics:
                     o   July: $258,700
                     o   August: $389,700 (51% MoM Growth)
                     o   September: $489,600 (25% MoM Growth)
                     o   Number of Deals Funded in Q3: 169
                     o   Average Deal Size: $6,733
                     o   Total States Funded Since Inception: 17 (76% of total funding-Florida)
                     o   Industries Served: 35
                     o   Top 3 Industries: Trucking/Transport: 23.34%-Construction:18.14% -Auto Sales/Repair: 13.2%

    Strategic Outlook

    Fortun remains focused on creating long-term value as it expands its funding operations with a particular emphasis on Hispanic-owned and underserved small businesses. With strong financial results and an expanding operational footprint, the company is well positioned to capitalize on continued growth opportunities as it heads into the final quarter of 2024.

    “Our 3rd Quarter results highlight the continued success of our core funding strategies and our commitment to delivering results for our shareholders,” said Yoel Damas, Chairman and President. “We believe these numbers would have been even stronger if not for Hurricane Helene, which impacted Florida—our largest funding market—in the last week of September, affecting our deal flow as the state dealt with the storm’s devastating effects. Despite these challenges, we are proud to announce that we met all our goals for the quarter and remain committed to supporting Floridians as they rebuild. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this horrific storm. We look forward to a strong finish to the year and continued growth as we move into the fourth quarter.”

    About Luminar Media Group, Inc.

    Luminar Media Group, Inc., headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a pioneering fintech company providing tailored financial solutions to underserved communities, particularly Latino and minority-owned enterprises. Through its subsidiaries, FortunCo and Fortun Advance, the company empowers small businesses by offering the funding they need to thrive.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This release contains forward-looking statements that reflect Luminar Media Group's current strategies and expectations for future performance. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. Investors should review the company’s filings with the SEC for further information.

    The financial data presented herein is subject to review by our independent accountants and may be adjusted prior to final reporting. Please note that the information provided is preliminary and should not be considered final until it has undergone the complete review process.

    For more information, please contact:
    Robert Rico
    Investor Relations
    Phone: 305-283-9237
    Email: [email protected]
    Follow us on X: @FortunCorp


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