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Bitcoin Is Off to Its Worst Annual Start Since the Dawn of Crypto
Bitcoin dipped below $40,000 for the first time since September, putting it on pace for its worst start to a year since the earliest days of the digital alternative to money.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-10/bitcoin-is-off-to-worst-annual-start-since-the-dawn-of-crypto?srnd=premium-canada
Bitcoin ETF Goes From Boom to Bust After a Record U.S. Debut
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-07/bitcoin-etf-goes-from-boom-to-bust-after-a-record-u-s-debut?srnd=premium-canada
Bitcoin is off to the worst start to a calendar year in 8 years
as the crypto plunges to a 3-month low
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bitcoin-is-off-to-the-worst-start-to-a-calendar-year-in-8-years-as-the-crypto-plunges-to-a-3-month-low-11641568213?mod=MW_article_top_stories
Bitcoin Declines to Lowest Level Since December’s Flash Crash
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-05/bitcoin-declines-to-lowest-level-since-december-s-flash-crash?srnd=premium-canada
Bitcoin Slide Deepens, Extending Worst Monthly Selloff Since May
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-28/bitcoin-s-volatility-is-on-display-again-in-slide-below-50-000?srnd=premium-canada
Bitcoin Is as Volatile as It Was in 2017
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2021-12-21/bitcoin-is-as-volatile-as-it-was-in-2017-video?srnd=premium-canada
China Urged to Close Loopholes in Crypto Mining Ban
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-25/china-must-close-loopholes-in-crypto-mining-ban-economic-daily?srnd=premium-canada
SEC Spurns Crypto Industry Again, Denying Two Spot-Bitcoin ETFs
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-23/sec-says-bah-humbug-to-spot-bitcoin-etfs-with-latest-rejections?srnd=premium-canada
Regulators rejected a pair of proposals to offer physically-backed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, handing crypto enthusiasts a proverbial bag of coal ahead of the Christmas holiday.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday that the proposals from Valkyrie Investments and Kryptoin failed to meet requirements to prevent fraudulent and manipulative practices that are needed to protect investors. It allowed futures-backed Bitcoin ETFs to be offered in October. The earlier-than-expected decision from the SEC could suggest a 2022 approval for a pure Bitcoin fund may not be in the cards either.
Why bitcoin may face another 20% plunge in coming weeks, as ‘risk is heightened,’ says prominent technical analyst: ‘We’re watching $37,000.’
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-bitcoin-may-face-another-20-plunge-in-coming-weeks-as-risk-is-heightened-says-prominent-technical-analyst-were-watching-37-000-11639081370?mod=mw_more_headlines
Crypto has had a rough few days. The biggest test is still to come, Morgan Stanley strategists say.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/crypto-has-had-a-rough-few-days-the-biggest-test-is-still-to-come-morgan-stanley-strategists-say-11638791737?mod=home-page
Bitcoin Price Tumbles After Wall Street Selloff
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/markets/bitcoin-price-tumbles-after-wall-street-selloff/ar-AARsxPu?ocid=msedgntp
The trouble with the world’s largest bitcoin fund
https://www.wealthprofessional.ca/investments/alternative-investments/the-trouble-with-the-worlds-largest-bitcoin-fund/362096
Bitcoin as a universal payment method? This Deutsche Bank chart shows one big thing standing in the way.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bitcoin-as-a-universal-payment-method-this-deutsche-bank-chart-shows-one-big-thing-stsanding-in-the-way-11637075751?reflink=mw_share_acebook&fbclid=IwAR1hKGJRoOiIbEhHBEX_5yx4ZdICvk3yJ_nX3p4GTSGurKk5eJoq0IEV7Gk
Bob Clewlow Re: VSBLTY
SaaM review...
!st, my apologies for monopolizing the board this morning, but I was reviewing an interview with Jay Hutton from Sept.9 (probably for the 5th time!!) and just wanted to pass on a few thoughts. And the reason I go back and review is that things are changing so quickly for the company and a lot of the "behind the scenes" information we can now piece together with some of Jay's past comments.
Bricks and mortar is the way of the future for product development and of the 4 major product categories ( drugs, grocery, C-store, and DIY), 88% of fulfillment is done in person and NOT online.
And for the brands, they want to have an intimate relationship with the customer, and digitization is a way to go past the retailer directly to the customer! In this interview, Jay comments "I had a Chief Digital Officer of a $52B company say to him that THE STORE IS TODAY WHERE GOOGLE WAS IN 1994!" That in itself is really a revelation, but we now know that that the person who made that statement was Jose Avalos, the Founder & CEO of Austin GIS Inc.
VSBLTY is partners with some of the top players in the game, and the focus on bricks and mortar as a medium is in a vortex that is changing, FOREVER.
THIS IS HUGE! Just dropped on twitter by AllStreetsWolf
$VSBY.C Coca-Cola Company Names WPP As Global Marketing Network Partner. We know that were already working with but also working on something more “formal” with WPP. Jay also said the biggest billing increase to $VSBY in Q4 will be coolers. $COKE
"We were impressed by WPP’s ability to balance what it takes to deliver integrated consumer experiences at a global scale with the agility, speed and data-driven insights that are required to win locally"
Data driven insights...
All Streets Wolf on Twitter
TWITTER.
“$VSBY.C Coca-Cola Company Names WPP As Global Marketing Network Partner. We know that were already working with but also working on something more “formal” with WPP. Jay also said the biggest billing increase to $VSBY in Q4 will be coolers. $COKE https://t.co/9aRyijbIOW”
WSR interview with Bruce Campbell
WSR interview with Bruce Campbell
VSBY Investor Partner in a Canadian Software Company
I have hundreds of thousands of shares of VSBY, and I thought I would share why I haven't sold a single share on this pullback, and I have added everyday during the last few days at around $1.40 CDN. The secret to trading long is to know what you own, so you don’t give it away when it pulls back. The average price of my current holdings is over a dollar, so I didn't get my shares from the shell or super cheap, I've recently bought them, like most of us here.
I am a partner in a Canadian software company so I am quite familiar with software as a service and its valuation in the market. Have a look at the EV/NTM chart, where the valuation has an average Market Cap of 50 times the next twelve months of revenue, and increases with the growth rate of the trailing twelve months. VSBY is growing at a rate which is off the scale.
I bought all the way up into the $1.60s because fair market value, as long as they continue installations at 100 to 150 stores per week is $4, minimum. So the trading support floor is, IMO, ABOVE the YTD high, not way down here in single dollar land. IMO, VSBY is severely undervalued because there are no analysts projecting targets and setting fair market valuations yet. The weekly chart sets the trend, which is trending strongly upward in a manner reflective of a price correction. It sold off recently because it was above the Bollinger Bands, not because it was overvalued. Now that the overbought status is back to normal the daily chart is ready to continue its upward trajectory, sparked by the next news event, which I expect to be monstrous, unlike the last one, which was just a "pleasant surprise out of left field".
Here are my calculations of fair market value for VSBY from someone in the SaaS industry:
If the SaaS model, which is applicable to VSBY, is used to calculate enterprise value (ie Market Cap) as per the chart above, then approximately 50x would be a fair multiple to use.
For each 1M in contracted revenues (bookings) added to VSBY's revenue line, this translates to 50M / 175M shares outstanding = $0.286 increase to the share price.
If the current run rate according to order bookings is $14M over the next 12 months, which is quite conservative, the valuation of VSBY at a 50x EV/NTM SaaS model, is $4.00, not the measly $1.40 where it closed today. See why I’m buying?
The shorts want us to believe that with 5000 stores done by the end of the year, VSBY gets $50 /month = $600 / year * 5000 stores * 50 SaaS multiple / 175M shares outstanding = only $0.86 per shares... this is close to where the shorts were short selling VSBY in a big way a few weeks ago.
The shorts didn’t factor into their story that according to contract, VSBY gets a 30% cut on the media revenue which, according to CEO Jay Hutton, is 20x the per cooler SaaS licensing revenue! Do the math, I almost don't want to post it, but it equates to $18.00 / share at a 50x multiple. Too good to be true... wait for it … and let the street decide the multiples to assign to each revenue stream within VSBY.
Next year, the ABInBev contract adds another 15000 stores to the equation. My calculator says $48 / share at a 50x SaaS multiple. Yes, get excited about what you own. If the street only gives it a 20x multiple, our shares should be worth over $19, so why sell your shares for $1.40, just because you don’t know what you own.
Crazy, yes, holy smokes, Vis-Baby! Revenue growth is revenue growth, and will be rewarded as the bookings are fulfilled, and the billings hit the books.
Key number to remember here, from this post is that for every million per year SaaS revenue added to the books, the stock should move up $0.286. Multiples for the IaaS and Media revenue need to be researched. SaaS revenue is $600/year per cooler. Do the math.
Canadian Equity Growth Fund
Bruce Campbell who is a very reputable fund manager has added $VSBY to his Canadian Equity Growth Fund and he’s coming on Wall Street Reporter to talk high growth stocks in a few days. To quote Sean Black “ …..”not surprised Bruce has added $VSBY $VSBGF to his fund….I think analyst coverage must be very soon for Jay at @vsbltyco
Steadfast Long and Strong!!
Posted on VSBLTY's Facebook Group Site by a shareholder.
I have been investing in VSBLTY for about 13 months, and frankly it's been a ride! But, I loved the technology, and as I spent time on researching the company, watching all the past and present WSR and Agoracom interview, I was extremely impressed.
I have to be honest, this is the only company I am investing in at this time, and yes, I know that may not be a wise move. However, I feel this company has not been recognized for what they have in AI technology, nor have they been recognized for their partner base, Intel, Ability, Sensormatic, Johnson Controls, Imbera to name just a few.
Recently they announced a partnership in a new company Austingis, a global infrastructure company with HCL, Radar USA, Tech Mahindra and VSBLY plus one unnamed partner, more than likely Intel.
Over the next 2 months thee are going to be NRs regarding a beverage deal in the US, some form of partnership with WPP, a deal with 911, a national chain deal announced, and a myriad of other deals which will be driving the share price substantially higher.
BTW, the ABI/Modelo and Mexico City security derive a $10 value on their own, and the Austingis deal will eclipse that revenue inside a year.
Have fun, I am.
I agree with what you wrote I am also a long time investor.
VSBLTY ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES NEW GENERATION OF VENDING MACHINES BIANCHI WILL PREVIEW AT HOST MILANO 2021
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt 5VS) (“VSBLTY”), a leading software provider of security and retail analytics technology, announced that its proprietary software for demographic triggering is an integral part of the new and innovative vending machines that Bianchi Vending is introducing at Host Milano 2021, the international hospitality exhibition in Fiera Milano (Rho), Italy October 22-26. Bianchi Vending offers the hospitality sector a complete line of automatic vending machine solutions that incorporate the newest generation technology to improve the customer experience.
SIGNS 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH EOS LINX
Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt 5VS) (OTC: VSBGF) (“VSBLTY”), a world-leading software provider of security and retail analytics technology, today announced it has signed a five-year contract with EOS Linx to install its DataCaptor™ analytics solution in EOS Charge stations. VSBLTY’s DataCaptor™ leverages camera and sensor technology with artificial intelligence (machine learning and computer vision) to provide real-time analytics and audience measurement.
Located at convenience and retail stores, shopping centers, and hotels, EOS Charge stations are universal electric vehicle (EV) chargers that are supported by solar power. With a 75-inch digital display, EOS Charge provides a digital out-of-home advertising solution that is designed to maximize brand exposure and consumer engagement through strategic placement at essential locations, enabling the brands to reach consumers when and where they are making purchasing decisions.
The first EOS Charge stations will be installed in Atlanta and Chattanooga this fall, with additional deployments across the Sunbelt expected shortly thereafter.
“Our approach is to rapidly deploy our EOS Charge in cost-effective ways using intelligent and innovative solutions to capture large market share throughout the U.S.,” says Blake Snider, President at EOS Linx. “Our partnership with VSBLTY will play a major role in helping us achieve our aggressive expansion strategy of creating a fully integrated out-of-home advertising network, powering today’s on-the-go lifestyle.”
“VSBLTY will be integrating with a live content management system to run our proprietary DataCaptor solution,” VSBLTY Co-founder & CEO Jay Hutton explained. “The total contract value for VSBLTY over the first 504 units deployed will be $1.16 million USD,” he added.
VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement including store traffic and customer demographics. Its industry-leading VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights. VSBLTY’s AI-driven software, Vector™, provides advanced facial recognition that is crucial to enhancing security in a variety of environments.
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/10/07/2310234/0/en/VSBLTY-SIGNS-5-YEAR-CONTRACT-WITH-EOS-LINX-TO-PROVIDE-ANALYTICS-SOFTWARE-FOR-SOLAR-SUPPORTED-EV-CHARGING-STATIONS-TO-BE-PLACED-AT-U-S-RETAIL-LOCATIONS-HOTELS.html
The Future of Retail is Getting Personal
This dog is lifting its hind leg on its shareholders again.
Due to its announced plans for another R/S.
Higher volume like Vsblty had today could catch their attention.
If RobinHood traders are getting ready to bounce on Vsblty it will take off.
Here are five problems with bitcoin that will cause it to fail eventually
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/here-are-five-problems-with-bitcoin-that-will-cause-it-to-fail-eventually-11622132978626.html
China’s crypto ban has almost achieved a ‘meme-like status,’ but here are the lingering impacts
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/chinas-crypto-ban-has-almost-achieved-a-meme-like-status-but-here-are-the-lingering-impacts-11632512981?mod=home-page
China declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/science/china-declares-all-cryptocurrency-transactions-illegal/ar-AAOMlbp?li=AAggFp5
$VSBY.c / $VSBGF having a great day closing up 6.7% !!
Latest $VSBY.c / $VSBGF news is the addition of Amin Shahidi to the board of directors. Amin was the former Sensormatic Sr Executive. Even before going the $VSBY.c / $VSBGF Shahidi recognized the value in $VSBY.c / $VSBGF giving high regards about $VSBY.c / $VSBGF to his clients.
“Hutton said, “He will make an immediate and direct impact on the strategy of the company.”
Happy to see the value of this new addition and if todays results have anything to say about it, things are going well for $VSBY.c / $VSBGF investors.
If you haven’t checked out $VSBY.c / $VSBGF they provide retail analytics / security and much more so give em a look !
https://vsblty.net/
New Member on the Board of Directors!
$VSBY just announced the appointment of Amin Shahidi to the board of directors.
- He has over 25 years of high-impact, leadership, digital transformational consulting and consumer/retail experience
- Previously served as the VP of global strategy, alliances and M&A for Sensormatic Solutions. (If you’ve never heard of them, they’re a massive retail technology company. You’ve probably seen their products in stores)
- Amin will mainly contribute to $VSBY’s strategic planning and tech implementation to help continue growth
https://ceo.ca/@nasdaq/amin-shahidi-former-sensormatic-senior-executive
Pretty good news to end the week by showing that they’re still positioning themselves for more growth. The news over the past month has been impressive as well.
- Partnership to create a new IAAS firm
- Bookings of $4.1M in new contract (165% growth over the last Q)
- Commenced trading on the OTCQB market and announced an agreement with Radar USA to help develop a security product
$VSBY’s retail solutions combine advertising, measurement/analytics, security, and confidentiality to increase any retailer’s engagement in their respective stores. For example, they have companies like Grupo Modelo implementing their solutions in thousands of stores across Central America.
IMO, this has a lot of upside potential considering their tech, partnerships, and team. I expect the following Q to be extremely impressive as they continue to expand globally. $145M will look cheap considering where they'll be in the future; load up while you can!
At end of the day, if bitcoin is successful governments will ‘kill it,’ says Ray Dalio
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/at-end-of-the-day-if-bitcoin-is-successful-theyll-kill-it-says-founder-of-worlds-largest-hedge-fund-dalio-11631715223?mod=article_inline
Re: VSBLTY
Philadelphia, PA, Sept. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt 5VS) (“VSBLTY”), a leading software provider of security and retail analytics technology, announced it is one of the five founding partners of Austin GIS, a new company that will focus on large IaaS projects leveraging computer vision, machine learning and infrastructure. IaaS stands for Infrastructure as a Service and is emerging as an innovative and creative way to finance large IT infrastructure projects. HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra are also founding investors, along with two additional participating firms, including a Fortune 500 company, that will be named later.
The founding companies are investing $6 million USD in an initial seed round financing. HCL and Tech Mahindra are investing $1.25 million USD each in the Delaware, USA-based Infrastructure as a Service startup. The investment will net HCL 13.9 percent Series A preference shares of Austin GIS while Tech Mahindra will gain 13.8 percent.
VSBLTY Co-founder & CEO Jay Hutton announced that his company is making a $1 million USD investment in Series A Preferred Stock to purchase a 10 percent seed position in Austin GIS. Hutton pointed out that Series A shares have a preference on dividends, liquidation and other rights, adding, “VSBLTY is excited to be joining other leading global tech companies as partners in this strategic ground floor joint venture.”
As an industry leader in computer vision and retail analytics, as well as security technology, VSBLTY is the exclusive retail analytics and computer vision provider to the new entity, which is designed to take advantage of the growth opportunities in the industries of Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G RAN. VSBLTY will focus on Device as a Service, Retail Analytics as a Service, and Smart City Analytics as a Service.
VSBLTY technology provides enhanced customer engagement and audience measurement including store traffic and customer demographics. Its industry-leading VisionCaptor™ and DataCaptor™ software combine motion graphics and interactive brand messaging with cutting-edge computer vision measurement and insights. VSBLTY’s AI-driven software, Vector™, provides advanced facial recognition that is crucial to enhancing security in a variety of environments.
Investor Relations
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cathy@chfir.com
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About VSBLTY (vsblty.net)
Headquartered in Philadelphia, VSBLTY (OTCQB: VSBGF) (CSE: VSBY) (Frankfurt: 5VS) (OTC: VSBGF) (“VSBLTY”) is the world leader in Proactive Digital Display™, which transforms retail and public spaces as well as place-based media networks with SaaS-based audience measurement and security software that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning.
retailX / WestRock SmartCommerce August 24th & 25th
A large SmartCommerce forum put together by WestRock and retailX is scheduled next week.
Hutton / VSBLTY are presenting twice on the biggest stage at this event.
Here is the outline of the event
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210615005981/en/retailX-and-WestRock-Announce-SmartCommerce-Partnership
Here is the agenda
https://retailx.com/onsite/agenda/
Looks like a great opportunity for VSBLTY to expand their business!
Crypto is ‘95% fraud, hype, noise and confusion,’ says Fed’s Neel Kashkari
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/crypto-is-95-fraud-hype-noise-and-confusion-says-feds-neel-kashkari-11629236416?siteid=bigcharts&dist=bigcharts
Baystreet Staff - Thursday, August 12, 2021
Significant Need for Threat Detection Technology Creating $7.5 Billion Opportunity Airports, train and metro stations, borders, sporting and tourist attractions, and other events that attract large crowds are always susceptible to potential violence, including concealed weapon threats.
Along the way, growing demand for concealed weapon detection systems, for example, could help create a potential $7.5 billion investment opportunity by 2025.
That's a sizable catalyst for companies such as Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (TSXV:SCAN) (OTC:LDDFF), Shotspotter Inc. (NASDAQ:SSTI), Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:EVLV), Wrap Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:WRAP), and VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp. (CSE:VSBY)(OTC:VSBGF).[/b
'Up to 1 million' bitcoin processors could be relocated to Alberta from China under energy firm's proposal
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/bitcoin-mining-black-rock-petroleum-company-1.6106978