Core Viewpoint - NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,000 special warrants for gross proceeds of up to C$2,000,000, funded through the contribution of Bitcoin and/or Ethereum by an arm's-length purchaser [1][2][11] Group 1: Offering Details - The Offering will consist of up to 2,000 special warrants, with gross proceeds expected to reach C$2,000,000 [1] - Each special warrant will automatically convert into $1,000 principal amount of 10.0% secured convertible notes upon certain conditions [3] - The notes will mature one year from issuance and bear interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum, payable at maturity either in cash or in units of the company [4] Group 2: Structure of Securities - Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrant exercisable at a 25% premium to the conversion price [5] - Holders of the notes may convert the principal amount into units at the conversion price or receive the digital assets contributed upon subscription [6] - The digital assets will be held in segregated custody and will not be used or encumbered by the company prior to maturity [7] Group 3: Regulatory and Closing Conditions - The Offering will rely on available prospectus exemptions and all securities issued will be subject to a four-month hold period under Canadian securities laws [8] - Closing of the Offering is contingent upon necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, with an expected closing in Q3 2025 [9] Group 4: Strategic Importance - This Offering and partnership with the purchaser represent a key milestone in the company's long-term strategy, establishing a Bitcoin treasury and expanding into the digital asset ecosystem [10][11]

Company Overview - Oyster Enterprises II Acquisition Corp is a blank check company formed to effect mergers, amalgamations, share exchanges, asset acquisitions, share purchases, reorganizations, or similar business combinations with one or more businesses [2] - The company may pursue acquisition opportunities across various industries, including technology, media, entertainment, sports, consumer products, financial services, real estate, and hospitality [2] - A specific focus is placed on AI companies that complement or disrupt these industries, as well as companies within the digital assets and blockchain ecosystem [2] Trading Information - Starting July 11, 2025, holders of units sold in the initial public offering can separately trade the Company's Class A ordinary shares and rights [1] - The Class A ordinary shares will trade under the symbol "OYSE," while the rights will trade under the symbol "OYSER" on the Nasdaq Global Market [1] - Units that are not separated will continue to trade under the symbol "OYSEU" [1]

Crypto Market Overview & Trends - The discussion is tailored for advanced crypto investors to understand the evolution of the digital assets landscape in 2025 [1] - The panel addresses customer questions regarding the potential impact of pending legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels [1] - The conversation includes the usefulness of stablecoins and the impact of taxes and tariffs on crypto prices [1] - The discussion explains the connection between the crypto and equity markets [1] Regulatory & Legislative Landscape - The panel provides an update on regulation and legislative matters [1] - Discussion includes what's next in 2025 regarding laws, strategic reserves, and executive orders [1] - The discussion covers the potential impact of the GENIUS Act [1] Fidelity Digital Assets - Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC provides Fidelity Crypto accounts and custody and trading of crypto [1] - Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC is chartered as a limited purpose trust company by the New York State Department of Financial Services [1]

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Group 1 - Hyperscale Data, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Sentinum, Inc. received approximately 13.7 Bitcoin in June 2025 and approximately 103.7 Bitcoin year-to-date through June 30, 2025 from its mining pool [1][2] - Sentinum entered into a hosting services agreement in Montana, providing access to approximately 20 megawatts of energy capacity for its Bitcoin mining operations, with 6,800 Antminers delivered and operational [2][3] - The company reported approximately $11.2 million in year-to-date Bitcoin mining revenue, with expectations for significant revenue growth in the third and fourth quarters of 2025 [3] Group 2 - The activation of two additional Bitcoin mining sites has increased the total operational Antminers to approximately 18,200 [3] - Sentinum has reenergized approximately 10 MWs of power at its Montana facility, with plans to increase operational Antminers from 2,600 to approximately 3,200 by the end of July 2025 [2][3] - The company is focused on maximizing efficiency and delivering long-term value to stockholders [3] Group 3 - Hyperscale Data is planning to divest its subsidiary Ault Capital Group, Inc. by December 31, 2025, transitioning to solely operate data centers for high-performance computing services [6] - The company will continue to support various industries, including AI ecosystems, through its data center operations [5][6]

Team Expansion - ARK welcomes Raye Hadi to the Digital Assets team [1] - Raye Hadi joins ARKInvest to advance the financial infrastructure of the next era [1] Focus Area - The Digital Assets team will focus on the evolution of blockchain and crypto [1] - The team's initial success is with $CRCL [1]

Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 2.7% of global crypto transactions between July 2023 and June 2024 [1] - Nigeria ranks second globally in crypto adoption, following only India; Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa are also significant players [1] - Stablecoins account for almost half of the region's total transaction volume, driven by their utility as a workaround for currency shortages [2] Stablecoins Market Dynamics - Stablecoins have a market capitalization of approximately $250 billion [3] - Estimated $5 trillion in stablecoin transaction volumes were settled last year [3] - About 50% of blockchain activity is related to stablecoins, with similar percentage observed in Africa [3] - Yellow Card has processed approximately $6 billion in transaction volume in the last several years, with 99% in stablecoins [4][5] Regulatory Landscape - Several African nations are developing digital asset regulatory frameworks, with some already established [6] - Kenya, Zambia, and Rwanda published draft legislation in March [6] - Morocco, which banned crypto transactions since 2017, recently presented draft legislation to lawmakers and the central bank [6] - Kenya's Finance Committee invited Yellow Card to help draft digital asset legislation [8] Market Influences - 70% of African economies have faced crisis levels of U S dollar liquidity in the last year [10] - Approximately 80% of intra-Africa payments are cleared outside the continent in U S dollars [11] Central Bank Engagement - The Central Bank of Ghana is working closely with the ecosystem to gain insights on innovation within the digital asset space [13] - The Central Bank of Ghana collaborated with stakeholders for over a year to establish a balanced policy framework [14] - A crypto chamber in Ghana is focused on consolidating the fragmentation between the ecosystem and the central bank [20] Interoperability and Financial Inclusion - Interoperability is crucial, especially between francophone and anglophone countries [17] - Stablecoins are important for interoperability and integration with potential CBDC projects [18] - Digital assets promote financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked population [18]

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