Proactive - Interviews for investors

In a significant development for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, Bitcoin has reached a remarkable 22-month high, fueled by anticipation of the first spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) potentially receiving approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This surge in Bitcoin's value, marked by a nearly 7% increase in a single day, signifies the market's optimism ahead of a key regulatory decision.

Investors are advised to exercise caution, as the current hype surrounding Bitcoin’s price might lead to volatile market reactions post-announcement. Meanwhile, the ripple effect of Bitcoin's rally is evident, with Ethereum and other altcoins like Solana and Avalanche also posting notable gains.

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Good morning from London where the FTSE 100 is up so far, following the US and Asia higher. The S&P 500’s sluggish start to the year is already ancient history after a tech rally yesterday and there is plenty else going on besides.

British Retail Consortium Chief Executive Helen Dickinson says the overall festive consumer spend was underwhelming, with revenue growth in clothes, jewellery and gadgets failing to even keep up with inflation.

But there are points of light - B&M European Value Retail SA (LSE:BME) has promised shareholders a 20p special dividend after disclosing strong Christmas trading. And Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW) shares are up after the fantasy miniatures retailer delivered growth in revenue and profits at the half-year stage and said sales in the key festive period were in line with hopes.

The other big story here in the UK is a profit warning from Hays, the recruiters. The warning from Hays has dragged other recruitment share prices lower and supports the idea that the UK economy is looking a bit squishy heading into the new year. Plenty of news in the small cap space as well, so make sure you check out our website and socials for all that.

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Celsius Resources Ltd (ASX: CLA) managing director Peter Hume sits down with Proactive’s Jonathan Jackson to discuss the company’s application for a Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (DMPF) to the Philippine Mines and Geosciences Bureau for its Sagay Copper-Gold Project on Negros Island. The approval is likely to advance Celsius’ portfolio in the Philippines, demonstrating the project's technical and financial viability. Hume discusses the endorsements from local government units, indicating no objections to the project and what this means for the company, CLA’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining practices and what investors can expect from the company in 2024.

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Thumzup Media CEO Robert Steele recently joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's exciting developments and its unique approach to digital advertising. Thumzup Media has launched the Thumzup mobile app, which allows advertisers to leverage user-generated content from customers and fans by compensating them for becoming social media advocates for their favorite brands.

In the interview, Steele revealed that the company has experienced remarkable growth, with a 10x increase in users and a 6x rise in advertisers over the past year. Thumzup's innovative approach aims to revolutionize digital advertising by democratizing brand promotion, enabling any business to reward individuals for posting about them on their personal social media accounts.

Steele emphasized the company's Instagram-first strategy, taking advantage of the platform's vast user base of 3 billion people and substantial ad revenue, which is six times greater than that of TikTok. Thumzup targets a broad demographic, envisioning participation from anyone aged 18 and above in this new form of advertising.

Looking ahead to 2024, Thumzup Media Corp, traded under the symbol TZUP, is in the midst of a unique equity crowdfunding campaign. The funds raised will support Thumzup's plan to uplift its listing to a senior exchange, potentially NASDAQ or NYSE, facilitating a national expansion to 20 cities and integration with platforms like Facebook and TikTok.

Exciting times await Thumzup Media Corp as it strives to redefine social media advertising and empower individuals to advocate for the brands they love while earning rewards.

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Cepton, Inc. has revealed its groundbreaking automotive LiDAR - Ultra! - a game-changing innovation in the industry.

In an exclusive interview with Proactive''s Stephen Gunnion, Cepton Senior Vice President of Product Bruno Moretti explained that Ultra offers extreme power in a compact design, reaching up to 300 meters at 10% reflectivity with only 12 watts of power consumption.

The introduction of MagnoSteer a leapfrogging scanning technology, further solidifies its revolutionary status, simplifying Cepton's product line while maintaining affordability.

Moretti highlighted Ultra's consolidation role as the ultra-long-range LiDAR within the product ecosystem. The Magnus scanning technology, occupying only 25% of current systems' space and consuming 50% less power, is a key component, making the LiDAR small enough for behind-windshield placement.

Safety optimization is emphasized, following ISO 26262 standards, with software-definable abilities and power control.

Cepton will showcase the new Ultra at the CES consumer electronics trade show in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12, booth 4040 at the LVCC.

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LNG Energy Chairman and CEO Pablo Navarro joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's latest developments and future prospects. The company marked a significant milestone in the fall of 2023 when it went public, following the acquisition of the Colombian exploration and production assets of Lewis Energy Group, the third-largest natural gas producer in Texas. This acquisition was successfully completed on August 15, 2023.

In the interview, Navarro elaborated on the company's journey and its transformation following the go-public transaction. Drawing on the legacy of Lewis Energy Columbia, which had been operating in Colombia for 17 years, LNG Energy now stands as the third-largest natural gas producer in Texas. The company operates in five blocks in Colombia, with its primary producing field, Boomerang, strategically located for easy access to high-demand markets.

One of the key highlights discussed was a recent discovery in the Polar Angle West 5 well, which yielded both natural gas and black oil. This discovery not only expands the existing field but also demonstrates the presence of oil independently, adding to the company's asset value.

Looking ahead to 2024, LNG Energy has ambitious plans, including drilling three to four wells and conducting workovers to enhance productivity and increase cash flow. The company's goal is to achieve self-sustainability by using existing cash flows to fund operations and meet financial obligations. The interview underscores the promising outlook and busy year that lies ahead for LNG Energy Group, building on its strong foundation and growth potential.

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Akobo Minerals CEO Jorgen Evjen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the company's notable achievements in 2023 and their ambitious plans for 2024 in an interview with Steve Darling from Proactive. Akobo Minerals, with a remarkable 13-year history of exploration in Ethiopia's Gambella region, has successfully identified promising gold deposits in a previously untouched area. The key highlight of the past year was the establishment of a full-scale processing plant, demonstrating the company's commitment to sustainable practices.

Evjen acknowledged some challenges faced during the year, such as equipment imports from South Africa, but emphasized the rewarding progress made by the company. Notably, the company also made significant strides in advancing an underground mine, achieving a crucial milestone just before Christmas. With plans for commissioning in mid-2024, Evjen outlined the company's strategy to reinvest generated cash into ongoing exploration efforts, placing a strong emphasis on safeguarding shareholder value.

Despite their ambitious goals, Akobo Minerals maintains a modest environmental footprint. The company aims to extract approximately 68,000 ounces of gold, boasting a high average grade, with a projected total value of approximately $100 million in the coming years. Evjen's optimism and strategic approach position Akobo Minerals for an exciting and potentially lucrative 2024. Investors and stakeholders can look forward to updates on the company's exploration journey in the near future.

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Dr Norman Poh, Chief Science Officer at Trust Stamp joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of a provisional patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for its new Stable IT2 facial recognition technology.

The patent covers a novel biometric cryptosystem designed to work seamlessly with classical cryptographic algorithms. Unlike conventional systems using fixed passwords, Trust Stamp's approach stabilizes facial biometric data, creating a secure and reproducible key for cryptographic systems. This algorithm extracts high entropy from face images by utilizing floating-point numbers before binary conversion, preserving more information than traditional methods.

Dr Poh emphasized the privacy aspect of Trust Stamp's innovation, as the algorithm resides on the user's device, generating a secure sketch and health data during registration. These processed data pieces, even when combined, do not contain sufficient information for biometric reconstruction, ensuring user privacy. In contrast to passkey solutions, Trust Stamp's stable key is ephemeral, only existing in memory and reconstructed from facial biometrics, offering enhanced security and differentiation.

Trust Stamp's innovative approach marks a significant advancement in biometric cryptography, combining security and privacy for users.

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OptionsDesk broker Sebastian Blanco speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive to kick off another pivotal week in the world's markets.

Blanco starts with a look at the S&P 500, which had a remarkably strong Q4 2023 but which has begun 2024 with a tech-led downturn. The sector experienced its first weekly loss since October due to a significant reallocation of capital from major tech stocks to value stocks. This shift has notably impacted the index, which decreased by 1.5% over the week to Friday.

The week ahead promises several economic data releases significant for options traders. Key U.S. reports include the CPI and PPI data, set to be released on Thursday and Friday. These follow the unexpected rise in last week’s non-farm payroll data, which led to a sell-off in bond markets and diminished expectations of an early rate cut. Inflation, also higher than anticipated, further reinforces this outlook.

In the UK, GDP figures are expected to show some growth, contrary to earlier predictions of a decline. Additionally, Bank of England Governor Bailey's upcoming speech is highly anticipated.

Earnings reports from major Wall Street banks like JP Morgan, BlackRock, and Citigroup are also due this week. Higher interest rates might contribute to increased returns, potentially offsetting a decrease in mergers and acquisitions activity seen in 2023. In the UK, retail giants such as Shell, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer, and Tesco are expected to report robust figures, reflecting a strong consumer market during the Christmas period.

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This week, the cryptocurrency market is abuzz with anticipation as Bitcoin (BTC) maintains stability, hovering around the $44,000 mark. Despite a minor dip last weekend, Bitcoin exhibits resilience, trading flat into the new week. Investors and traders are keenly focused on the $45,000 price point, a critical threshold for recovery following last week's fluctuations.

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency world, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to make a decision on several high-profile spot-bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Financial powerhouses including BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, and Ark Invest are on the edge, awaiting a verdict that could enable Bitcoin to be traded directly on U.S. stock exchanges for the first time. While the decision could be a game-changer for Bitcoin, the possibility of a 'sell-the-news' reaction from traders looms.

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