RocketFuel and Poncho Brotherz Announce Partnership to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

Premier Cannabis Retailer Joins Digital Currency Revolution

San Francisco, July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RocketFuel, Inc. (OTCQB: RKFL) (“RocketFuel” or the “Company”), a global provider of payment solutions via ACH bank transfers, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, announced a collaboration with Poncho Brotherz, a leading family-owned and operated farm-to-retail cannabis retail store. This collaboration will enable Poncho Brotherz to accept cryptocurrency payments in its dispensary, marking a significant step forward in embracing the digital currency revolution.

With RocketFuel's innovative blockchain technology, Poncho Brotherz customers can now make purchases using over 160 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. This new payment option not only simplifies the checkout process but also makes it more secure and private than traditional payment methods.

"We are thrilled to partner with RocketFuel," said Ed Brown, Poncho Brotherz, Retail Business Partner. "Their robust platform aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. By accepting cryptocurrency payments, we continue to enhance our cashless shopping experience for our customers."

RocketFuel’s blockchain-based approach provides a seamless one-click checkout process that eliminates the need for customers to share personal information, reducing the risk of data breaches. The company also offers payouts and B2B cross border payments.

"We are delighted to welcome Poncho Brotherz into the future of e-commerce," said Peter Jensen, CEO of RocketFuel. "Our mission is to help businesses like Poncho Brotherz to thrive in the age of cryptocurrencies. We believe this partnership will bring great value to the company and its customers."

This strategic partnership comes at a time when cryptocurrency is gaining mainstream acceptance. It reflects both Poncho Brotherz and RocketFuel's commitment to staying at the forefront of industry innovation and meeting the evolving needs of their customers.

For more information about the partnership and how to make purchases using cryptocurrency, visit the RocketFuel Website, and stop by the Poncho Brotherz store on July 29th, 2023 to make your first purchases with your cryptocurrency.

About Poncho Brotherz

Poncho Brotherz is a family owned living brand that owns a retail cannabis storefront and also owns and operates a cannabis cultivation on their family farm in Humboldt County. The Poncho Brotherz own over 50 years of old and new cannabis genetics and have developed proprietary growing techniques for their cannabis flower sold under their private label as Shaman Grown^™. The Poncho Brotherz retail store is located in San Francisco’s Mission District. Follow them on Instagram @Ponchobrotherz

About RocketFuel

RocketFuel is a global payments solution company that provides online shoppers with a simple, easy-to-use, one-click checkout process that accepts payments with bank transfers, Bitcoin and 160+ cryptocurrencies. RocketFuel delivers a highly secure and efficient shopping cart experience with significantly low fees for merchants, along with the benefits of no chargebacks and no card declines. RocketFuel also offers payouts, B2B cross-border crypto payment solutions, invoicing and a crypto payments service, and is developing a point-based loyalty program. More information about RocketFuel is available at: www.rocketfuel.inc

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For more information, please contact: monica.t@rocketfuel.inc

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