Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2024) - LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of Retik Finance (RETIK) on May 21, 2024. Users of LBank Exchange can brace themselves for the RETIK/USDT trading pair, which will go live at 12:00 UTC on the slated date.

Jakarta, Indonesia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2024) - Sekuya, the cutting-edge platform that merges anime gaming with lifestyle loyalty, has successfully raised $2.2 million in total funding, marking significant progress in its mission to revolutionize the anime gaming market. The initial $1.6 million fundraising round saw strong support from prominent venture capitalists and angel investors, underscoring the market's confidence in Sekuya's vision. The round was led by Singularity Dao (SDAO) and included notable backers such as SingularityNet, Oracle Investment Group (OIG), Gains Associates, New Tribe Capital, Seed Thrift Ventures, and Bigger Than Race (BTRDAO). Influential angel investors like Mario Casiraghi from SingularityNet and Irene Umar, CEO of W3GG, also contributed.

San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2024) - Author Marta Nater continues to shine a light on child abuse with the release of her second novel, The Return of the NY Villains for Justice. This intermediate installment in a three-part series puts a new spin on what it means to be a villain in a corrupt system where the so-called heroes only protect themselves. Originally written in 2021, this latest version was reworked and improved by Nater with feedback from her fans.

Sudbury, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2024) - Transition Metals Corp (TSXV: XTM) ("Transition", "the Company") today announced the appointment of Ashley Kirwan, P.Geo., ICD.D, to the Transition Board of Directors, effective April 29, 2024. Following the appointment of Ms. Kirwan, the Board will be comprised of six directors, five of whom are independent.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - McLaren Resources Inc. (CSE: MCL) (FSE: 3ML) ("McLaren" / the "Company") provides an update on the Augdome gold property which was optioned by Goldcorp Canada Ltd. ("Goldcorp") for inclusion in the Dome Mine open pit expansion project. The four year option agreement to purchase the Augdome property for $500,000 was announced on May 14, 2020 by McLaren.

San Rafael, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Today the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels (HBSAA) announced their upcoming Angel Investing Bootcamp to be held on June 5: Angel Investing - Lessons from the Experts. The virtual educational and networking event is for investors and entrepreneurs alike, and is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship.

Toronto, Ontario and Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - The Tinley Beverage Company Inc. (CSE: TNY) (OTCQB: TNYBF) ("Tinley's" or the "Company") announces that Theodore Zittell, has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, and the Company has appointed Mr. Larry Weintraub of Los Angeles, CA, as Tinley's new CEO. Mr. Zittell, who has been an integral part of Tinley's since 2016, will continue as a director on Tinley's board and serve as Chairman. The entire board of directors thanks Mr. Zittell for his years of dedicated service to the Company and looks forward together with Mr. Zittell to the next phase of the Company's growth.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Coloured Ties Capital Inc. (TSXV: TIE) ("CTI" or the "Company") announces, further to our news release on May 14, 2024, that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted the Company's application for the reinstatement of trading in the Company's common shares (the "Shares") and trading will be reinstated on May 22, 2024.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Moonbound Mining Ltd. (CSE: MML) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed a fifth tranche of its previously announced private placement (the "Offering") and issued 2,410,006 common shares in the capital of the Company at a price of $0.30 per common share for gross proceeds of $723,001.80. To date, the Company has issued 24,554,674 common shares and received an aggregate of $7,366,402.20 from the Offering and intends to close a final tranche in the coming weeks.

Kelowna, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Tryp Therapeutics, Inc. (CSE: TRYP) ("Tryp" or the "Company") announces, that it has filed amended financial statements for the six months ended February 29, 2024 (the "Financial Statements"), along with the corresponding Management Discussion & Analysis (the "MD&A"). The amendments to the financial statements resulted from a review of the financial statements conducted in May 2024 by the Company's auditors.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Tethys Petroleum Limited (TSXV: TPL) ("Tethys" or the "Company") today announced that it has filed its interim results for the three months ended March 31, 2024 with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities comprising its Audited Financial Statements together with Management's Discussion and Analysis and other required forms. Copies of the filed documents may be obtained via SEDAR at www.sedar.com or on Tethys' website at www.tethys-group.com.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Rachel Winchester, a renowned Visual Webmaster, Vision Designer, Academic Researcher, Internet Artist, and Educator, is challenging traditional presentation norms with her groundbreaking approach dubbed "Killing PowerPoint." Through her innovative vision, Winchester is reshaping the landscape of presentations by advocating for web page print presentations that seamlessly integrate with today's visual web culture.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - The language, customs, and romance of the 19th century are some scintillating features that B.D. Anderson wants to share with readers who love to explore the rigid and formal patterns of that particular historic era. Anderson is pleased to announce her flawless and historic book, "Forbidden Desires", which is based on a romantic plot, but has two different levels of society portrayed by two amazing characters, Stephen Harding and Allegra Seymour.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Aion Therapeutic Inc. (CSE: AION) ("Aion Therapeutic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has completed a non-brokered private placement offering (the "Offering") of 50,000,000 units ("Units"), at a price of $0.015 per Unit, for total gross proceeds of $750,000.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Tony G Co-Investment Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TONY) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it, further to its press release of November 16, 2023, the Company would like to provide an update on its arm's length transaction agreement (the "Transaction Agreement") with Alclin Manufacturing Proprietary Limited ("Alclin Manufacturing"), Alclin Proprietary Limited ("Alclin") and Christo Gustav Coetzee (the "Vendor") dated November 16, 2023, pursuant to which the Company shall acquire up to 500,000 ordinary shares in the capital of Alclin Manufacturing and 500,000 ordinary shares in the capital of Alclin for aggregate consideration of US$5,000,000 (the "Transaction").

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Psyched Wellness Ltd. (CSE: PSYC) (OTCQB: PSYCF) (FSE: 5U9) (the "Company" or "Psyched"), a life sciences company focused on the production and distribution of health and wellness products derived from the Amanita Muscaria mushroom, announces that it has granted 3,800,000 Stock Options to directors, officers, Consultants and employees in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plan. The Stock Options granted will the vest after four months. The Common Shares underlying the Stock Options are subject to a four month hold period in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Tower Resources Ltd. (TSXV: TWR) ("Tower" or the "Company") announces it has closed its non-brokered private placement, for aggregate gross proceeds of $300,000 (the "Offering"). Under the Offering, the Company issued 3,000,000 units (each a "Unit") at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Common Share") and one (1) non-transferable Common Share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one (1) Common Share at a price of $0.18 until May 17, 2026. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general working capital. All securities issued under the Offering, including securities issuable on exercise thereof, are subject to a hold period expiring September 18, 2024, in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities laws.

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda" or the "Company"), an international medical cannabis company, today announced that it has entered into a second securities purchase agreement with an accredited investor whereby the investor has agreed to purchase 2,491,381common shares at a purchase price of $0.1031 and 12,057,600 pre-funded warrants to purchase 12,057,600 common shares at $0.103 per share in a registered direct offering priced at Minimum Price under Nasdaq rules. The pre-funded warrants are immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $0.0001 and may be exercised at any time until all of the pre-funded warrants are exercised in full, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations as set forth in the pre-funded warrant.

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda" or the "Company"), an international medical cannabis company, today announced that it has closed its previously announced registered direct offering for the sale and issuance of 2,491,381 common shares at a purchase price of $0.1031 per share, and 21,756,922 pre-funded warrants to purchase 21,756,922 common shares at a price of $0.103 per share, priced at the Minimum Price under the Nasdaq rules. The pre-funded warrants are immediately exercisable for $0.0001 per share and may be exercised at any time until all of the pre-funded warrants are exercised in full, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations as set forth in the pre-funded warrant.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 17, 2024) - Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VENZ) ("Venzee"), is pleased to announce that it has entered into a software right-of-use agreement (the "Agreement") with Digital Commerce Payments Inc. ("DCP"), an existing consultant of Venzee, dated May 16, 2024.