ZK International's Subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, Announces a Software Acquisition Deal and the Launch of its Crypto Trading Platform

Rhea-AI Summary

ZK International Group, through its subsidiary xSigma Corporation, has acquired a proprietary crypto and Online CFD trading platform, branded as 'xSigma Trading'. This platform aims to offer diverse trading products, including crypto trading and derivatives, capitalizing on the growth of the cryptocurrency derivatives market, valued at $2.159 trillion in 2020. The platform's website is now live, with a planned launch in Q2 2021. While targeting global markets, xSigma Trading will not be available to US customers. This acquisition positions xSigma to expand its product offerings in the evolving crypto space.

Positive

• Acquisition of proprietary crypto trading platform to expand product offerings.
• Positioning in the rapidly growing crypto derivatives market valued at $2.159 trillion.
• Launch of xSigma Trading planned for Q2 2021 with a comprehensive trading product suite.

Negative

• xSigma Trading will not operate or serve customers in the US, limiting market reach.

WENZHOU, China, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that xSigma Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company and a blockchain R&D lab, is pleased to announce that it has purchased its own proprietary crypto and Online Contract for Difference ("CFD") trading platform, which will be branded as "xSigma Trading". The platform's website is now open to the community at: https://xsigma-trading.com

The xSigma Trading platform will be an Online Crypto-CFD trading platform that will provide multiple trading products, such as crypto trading, crypto lending, crypto options and derivatives, and US Equity CFDs, which will conveniently be available on one trading platform. xSigma is going to target the cryptocurrency options and derivatives with xSigma Trading as its third project in its ecosystem.  

The experienced team at xSigma have decided to launch this new derivative trading platform as the bitcoin-based derivatives markets have seen continuous action and growth. According to TokenInsight, the cryptocurrency derivatives market was $2.159 trillion in the second quarter of 2020.^[1] It is anticipated that this growth will continue into 2021 and it is for this reason that the xSigma team will allow its community access to crypto options and derivatives on its trading platform.

As a part of this purchase, xSigma will own the copy of the complete source code for Electronic Trading Platform, as well as any and all designs, documents and other documentation that have been used in its development including web server scripts and sources in electronic format. The software being acquired is a technology solution for a crypto equity CFD trading platform. It will provide traders with Direct Market Access, an advanced order management system, low latency execution, dynamic charting, a real time independent risk management system, detailed reporting, and access via API.

The Electronic Trading Platform was acquired from IntenseLab, which is a European technology company with over 20 years of experience in software product development, product outsourcing, and is a full-cycle software development company with a focus on reporting and trading software development. 

xSigma plans to launch the trading platform in the second quarter of 2021 and will be adding more features during the year. xSigma plans to run regulated operation globally. xSigma Trading will not be licensed in the US and will not serve US customers.

Mr. Jiancong Huang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZK International, stated, "We are pleased to announce that we are planning to expand our product list with a regulated product. With this acquisition, we have combined the talents and the developments of xSigma with the well-tested solution from the highly experienced team from IntenseLab."

^[1] https://tokeninsight.com/report/1174?lang=en&title=2020-Q2-Cryptocurrency-Derivatives-Exchange-Industry-Report

About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.

ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based designer, engineer, manufacturer and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that require sophisticated water or gas pipeline systems. The Company owns 28 patents, 21 trademarks, 2 Technical Achievement Awards, and 10 National and Industry Standard Awards. ZK International is preparing to capitalize on the $850 Billion commitment made by the Chinese Government to improve the quality of water, which in its current supply state is 70% unfit for human contact. ZK International is Quality Management System Certified (ISO9001), Environmental Management System Certified (ISO1401), and a National Industrial Stainless Steel Production Licensee that is focused on supplying steel piping for the multi-billion dollar industries of Gas and Water sectors. ZK has supplied stainless steel pipelines for over 2,000 projects, which include the Beijing National Airport, the "Water Cube" and "Bird's Nest", which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  Emphasizing superior properties and durability of its steel piping, ZK International is providing a solution for the delivery of high quality, highly sustainable, environmentally sound drinkable water to not only to the China market but to international markets such as Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia.  

For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov.

About XSigma Corporation

XSigma Corporation, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ZK International Group Co., Ltd. Together with ZK International, has launched xSigma as a research and development lab back in 2018 to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. Its mandate was to explore new opportunities in smart contracts, supply chain management and other blockchain-based solutions. XSigma has since pivoted to decentralized finance, focusing on decentralized exchanges, stablecoins and lending protocols. The research lab is now actively working on its ecosystem of products beginning with its DeFi protocol. The ultimate objective is to build a range of financial tools and products for the flourishing decentralized finance industry.  The xSigma team that are being assembled are on the leading edge of blockchain research and development that intersects decentralized finance, supply chain management, IoT, and infrastructure. The DeFi protocol is one of many decentralized finance projects xSigma plans to launch over the next 12 months. It will feed into a growing network of DeFi products for enterprise and consumer markets. Any blockchain protocol is subject to a degree of risk; xSigma's DeFi protocol has implemented tamper-resistant programming, but is still subject to potential hacks.For further information about xSigma, please visit its website at www.xsigma." www.xsigma.com and www.xsigma.fi 

Safe Harbor Statement 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of ZK International.  Actual results may differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties, as well as other risk factors that are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although ZK International believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized.  In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by ZK International or any other person that their objectives or plans will be achieved. ZK International does not undertake any obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Investor Contact:

Sherry Zheng
Weitian Group LLC
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com
Phone: +1 718-213-7386

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FAQ

What is the purpose of ZK International's acquisition of xSigma Trading?

The acquisition aims to expand ZK International's product offerings in the growing cryptocurrency derivatives market.

When is the xSigma Trading platform expected to launch?

The xSigma Trading platform is expected to launch in the second quarter of 2021.

What trading products will xSigma Trading provide?

xSigma Trading will offer multiple products including crypto trading, crypto lending, crypto options, and US Equity CFDs.

Is xSigma Trading available to US customers?

No, xSigma Trading will not be licensed to operate or serve US customers.

What was the value of the cryptocurrency derivatives market in 2020?

The cryptocurrency derivatives market was valued at $2.159 trillion in the second quarter of 2020.