BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc. (CSE: BIGG)(OTC: BBKCF)(WKN: A2JSKG)(“BIG” or the “Company”), a developer of Blockchain technology search and data analytics solutions, is pleased to announce that it has signed a BitRank Verification ServicesTM Reseller agreement with Hilltop Cybersecurity, Inc. (“Hilltop”) (CSE: CYBX)(OTC: BGGWF), wherein BIG will receive a commission fee on transactions processed through Hilltop’s platform that utilizes BIG’s proprietary cryptocurrency verification product, BitRank VerifiedTM.
Hilltop, a cybersecurity and cryptocurrency security specialist, has developed a unique, military- grade, patented cybersecurity platform – called Vauban – to protect businesses from external and internal cyber-attack. Founded by a team of former military security experts, Hilltop’s team has both military and commercial experience.
With BIG’s BitRank VerifiedTM technology integrated into Hilltop’s Vauban platform, financial institutions, businesses and exchanges can mitigate their risks of adopting and using cryptocurrencies. The combined technologies:
| ● | support AML (Anti-Money Laundering efforts |
| ● | deliver transparency regarding the legitimacy of transactions |
| ● | enable confidence that transactions are not involved with or implicated in criminal activities |
“As the standard in ranking and verifying cryptocurrency transactions, demand is growing quickly for BIG’s BitRank VerifiedTM service,” said BIG CEO, Lance Morginn. “We’re excited to have signed our latest revenue-driving reseller agreement with Hilltop Cybersecurity. Both companies recognize that having BIG’s technology integrated with Hilltop’s Vauban cyber security platform will benefit BIG and Hilltop’s clients and customers, while creating new opportunities in the wider market where cryptocurrency technology adoption is growing rapidly.”
Hilltop Cybersecurity’s CEO, Corby Marshall commented: “We look forward to working with BIG and the BitRank VerifiedTM service. Vauban our cyber security platform already provides early detection of threats and the highest level of transaction management, security and processing. We believe that integration of tools like BitRankTM will allow those customers who are looking to use cryptocurrency in their daily business transaction a level of comfort and forensic capability that will eliminate some of the risk associated with using Bitcoin or other crypto-currencies. The partnership with BIG adds a new analysis capability including an unrivaled ability to track and trace transactions in line with regulatory requirements. As cryptocurrency users come under increased assault by cybercriminals, we are continuing to evolve our defenses, in order to provide optimal protection.”
On behalf of the Board,
Lance Morginn
Chief Executive Officer
About BitRank VerifiedTM
BIG developed BitRank VerifiedTM to offer the financial world a simplified front-end results page, enabling consumer-facing bank tellers, exchanges, eCommerce sites and retailers to know whether a proposed transaction is safe to accept, questionable, or should be denied. BitRank VerifiedTM is custom tailored to provide the FinTech sector with a reliable tool for meeting their regulatory requirements while mitigating exposure to risk of money laundering or other criminal activities. BIG’s goals are to bring trust to this new era of money while creating a clearer path to mainstream acceptance and usage of cryptocurrencies by bridging the gap between users and global standards set by regulators.
About Hilltop Cybersecurity
Hilltop Cybersecurity has developed a unique, patented, cybersecurity platform, designed to protect businesses from external and internal cyber attack, and has also patented its biometric security solution to protect cryptocurrency cold storage, wallets and transactions. The company uses its military-grade cybersecurity solutions to protect companies, cryptocurrency users and cryptocurrency exchanges. Hilltop is run by a highly-experienced team comprised of security experts with military and commercial experience, including US Army, Marine Corps and Wall Street. Hilltop trades on the CSE under the symbol CYBX; a US listing is imminent.
About BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc.
BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group Inc. (“BIG”), has developed from the ground up a Blockchain agnostic search and analytics engine allowing RegTech, Law Enforcement & Government Agencies to trace, track and monitor cryptocurrency transactions at a forensic level. Our commercial product, BitRank VerifiedTM, offers a “risk score” for Bitcoin wallets allowing banks, exchanges and eCommerce sites to meet traditional regulatory/compliance requirements.
| Investor Relations – USA
KCSA Strategic Communications Valter Pinto, Managing Director Scott Eckstein, VP of Market Intelligence email: [email protected] D: +1-212-896-1254 |
Investor Relations – Canada
Skanderbeg Capital Advisors Adam Ross Mario Vetro email: [email protected] P: +1-604-608-9110 |
| BIG Investor Relations
Anthony Zelen D: +1-778-819-8705 email: [email protected] |
BIG Communications & Media
Linda Montgomery D: +1-416-706-5668 email: [email protected] |
Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which include completion of the search technology software and other matters. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as “may”, “expect”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “believe” and “continue” or the negative thereof or similar variations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are based will occur. By their nature, forward- looking statements involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, estimates, forecasts, projections and other forward-looking statements will not occur. These assumptions, risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the state of the economy in general and capital markets in particular, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of BIG. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because BIG can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from BIG’s expectations include, consumer sentiment towards BIG’s products and Blockchain technology generally, technology failures, competition, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, BIG disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additionally, BIG undertakes no obligation to comment on the expectations of, or statements made by, third parties in respect of the matters discussed above.
