ZK International to Fund its Subsidiary, xSigma Corporation., to Develop and Deploy Disruptive Blockchain Solutions
ZK International Group (Nasdaq: ZKIN) announced plans to fund its subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, to develop blockchain technologies focused on decentralized finance (DeFi). By transitioning its efforts towards DeFi, xSigma aims to launch products such as decentralized exchanges and stablecoins. The Company emphasizes its commitment to innovation in the blockchain sector, reflecting a strategic pivot from its traditional operations in high-performance steel pipe manufacturing. This venture aligns with the growing interest in DeFi solutions.
- Funding of xSigma Corporation to enhance focus on decentralized finance.
- Plans to develop a range of financial tools and products for the DeFi industry.
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WENZHOU, China, Nov. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZK International Group Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ("ZKIN", "ZK International" or the "Company"), a designer, engineer, manufacturer, and supplier of patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products primarily used for water and gas supplies, today announced that it plans to fund its wholly-owned subsidiary, xSigma Corporation, which was originally created to focus on creating, servicing, and enabling technologies in the blockchain ecosystem.
xSigma was originally created to give the Company the ability to develop innovative solutions to support its core operations while exploring new opportunities in the fields of smart contracts, distributed ledgers, supply chain management, and other efficiencies afforded by blockchain architecture. With the new funding, xSigma plans to shift its focus into the decentralized finance space, focusing on decentralized exchanges, stablecoins and lending protocols. The xSigma research lab being funded 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 plans to recruit a team of individuals who are on the leading edge of blockchain research and development that intersects decentralized finance, supply chain management, IoT, and infrastructure.
Mr. Jiancong Huang, Chairman and CEO of the Company, stated, "We are very excited about being able to inject capital into xSigma signaling our commitment in the DeFi space of which in the coming days we will unveil its new vision, team, and website."
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
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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. For further information about xSigma, please visit its website at www.xsigma.com and www.xsigma.fi
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