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OTC Markets
November 22, 2021
How the Amended SEC Rule 15c2-11 Affects Investors
SEC Rule 15c2-11, which governs the ability of a broker to publish quotes in OTC securities, became effective September 28, 2021. Cass Sanford, Associate General Counsel for OTC Markets Group, joined Benzinga for an exclusive conversation on the impact for investors. Watch now.
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.
David Weinstein, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners (OTCQX: NLCP) joins the OTCQX Video Series at OTC Markets Group's NY headquarters. During the interview, David discusses: NewLake Capital's business model; Its portfolio of properties in terms of the diversification of dispensaries and cultivation facilities; The completion of its IPO and secondary trading on the OTCQX Market as the first cannabis REIT; and Key areas of strategic development in today's cannabis space. Watch now.
Grayscale Investments
Craig Salm, Head of Legal for Grayscale Investments (OTCQX: BCHG; ETCG; ETHE; GBTC; GDLC; GXLM; HZEN; LTCN; ZCSH) joined Jason Paltrowitz, OTC Markets Group EVP to discuss the launch of 3 new Grayscale products on OTCQX: Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust (OTCQX: GXLM), Grayscale Horizen Trust (OTCQX: HZEN) and Grayscale Zcash Trust (OTCQX: ZCSH). They also discuss the Grayscale product life cycle & the benefits of trading on OTCQX. Watch now.
2021 STA Conference
Cass Sanford, Associate General Counsel for OTC Markets Group, spoke with Stephanie Dumont, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Regulations & Transparency Services for FINRA, on FINRA's response to the market events and volatility experienced in the spring of 2021 and areas where FINRA is seeking industry input. Watch now.
Introducing Upgrades to the Qaravan Bank Analytics Platform
The latest enhancements broaden coverage, integrate market data and offer a more intuitive user experience. The upgraded offering now includes bank holding company data to provide clarity around the financial performance of banking entities as well as OTC market data to expand coverage of public banks. Learn more.
Premium Provider Directory
Our Premium Provider Directory offers access to providers across twelve categories, tailored to meet the specific needs of OTC Markets companies. Explore the profile pages to learn more about provider offerings as well as to access discounted rates and services, such as complimentary investor relations website set up and company profiles in publications for investors. View the Directory.
In November, OTC Markets Group welcomed Independent Investment Research LLC to the Research Providers category.
Monthly Trade Summary - October 2021
Market Designations Number
of Securities* Monthly
$ Volume Monthly $ Volume
per Security YTD $ Volume*
OTCQX 609 $18,531,239,414 $30,428,965 $197,962,516,491
OTCQB 1,147 $1,613,056,272 $1,406,326 $32,478,607,671
Pink 10,012 $33,023,279,908 $3,298,370 $375,025,718,215
Total 11,768 $53,167,575,594 $4,517,979 $605,466,842,377
*Data as of October 31, 2021
News
NewLake Capital Partners: History Does Not Repeat Itself, But It Rhymes - Seeking Alpha (October 12, 2021)
Amended SEC Rule 15c2-11 Impact | A More Transparent, Global OTC Markets - OTC Markets blog (October 15, 2021)
OTC Markets Group announces third quarter 2021 performance and quarterly rebalancing of the OTCQX and OTCQB indexes - Proactive Investors (October 18, 2021)
Grayscale riding high with three new trusts and a potential ETF - AMB Crypto (October 18, 2021)
Bradda Head Lithium to attract US shareholders with its intention to join the OTC Markets platform - Proactive Investors (October 20, 2021)
5 Principles to Improve Financial Benchmarking - Bank Director (November 2, 2021)
How the New SEC Rule 15c2-11 Affects Investors - Benzinga (November 2, 2021)
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCM) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release - Zacks (November 3, 2021)
Events
2021 New York Ship Finance Forum - New York, NY (November 18, 2021)
Canadian Issuers Looking for US Exposure: What you need to know Webinar with B. Riley and Odyssey Trust - virtual (November 22, 2021)
Mines & Money London 2021 - London, UK (December 1-2, 2021)
Annual OTCQX Issuers Forum - London, UK (December 2, 2021)
Bank Director's Acquire or Be Acquired Conference - Phoenix, AZ (January 30-February 1, 2022)
Contact events@otcmarkets.com for more information.
Virtual Investor Conferences
Join one of our Virtual Investor Conferences to hear live company presentations from senior executives in a range of industries. Recordings are available after the event.
Critical and Precious Metals Conference - archived recording (November 10-11, 2021)
Deutsche Bank Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference - archived recording (November 16-17, 2021)
Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference (December 2, 2021)
Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference (December 8-9, 2021)
New OTCQX and OTCQB Companies
Welcome to the companies that joined the OTCQX Best Market and the OTCQB Venture Market in October 2021:
The OTCQX Best Market
Vibe Growth Corporation (OTCQX: VIBEF)
Chill Brands Group PLC (OTCQX: ZOEIF)
E3 Metals Corp (OTCQX: EEMMF)
Goviex Uranium Inc (OTCQX: GVXXF)
Tartisan Nickel Corp. (OTCQX: TTSRF)
FYI Resources Limited (OTCQX: FYIRF)
Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (OTCQX: NHVCF)
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCQX: QEPC)
Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust (XLM) (OTCQX: GXLM)
Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) (OTCQX: HZEN)
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) (OTCQX: ZCSH)
The OTCQB Venture Market
Cross River Ventures Corp. (OTCQB: CSRVF)
Digitalx Ltd. (OTCQB: DGGXF)
Odd Burger Corporation (OTCQB: GBLYF)
Mantaro Silver Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF)
TrustBIX Inc. (OTCQB: TBIXF)
ScreenPro Security Inc. (OTCQB: SCRSF)
Cryptostar Corp. (OTCQB: CSTXF)
GlobeStar Therapeutics Corporation (OTCQB: GSTC)
Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF)
DLP RES INC. (OTCQB: DLPRF)
Farmhouse Inc. (OTCQB: FMHS)
Psyence Group Inc. (OTCQB: PSYGF)
Barsele Minerals Corp (OTCQB: BRSLF)
Bell Copper Corp. (OTCQB: BCUFF)
Legion Capital Corp (OTCQB: LGCP)
Big Ridge Gold Corp. (OTCQB: ALVLF)
Simply Better Brands Corp. (OTCQB: PKANF)
Network Media Group Inc. (OTCQB: NETWF)
EDISON BATTERY METALS CORP. (OTCQB: EDDYF)
ATAC Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: ATADF)
Willow Biosciences Inc. (OTCQB: CANSF)
St Georges Eco Mng Corp. (OTCQB: SXOOF)
Eden Research plc. (OTCQB: EDNSF)
Leet Technology Inc. (OTCQB: LTES)
MustGrow Biologics Corporation (OTCQB: MGROF)
PHARMADRUG INC. (OTCQB: LMLLF)
Small Pharma Inc. (OTCQB: DMTTF)
GZ6G Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: GZIC)
FPX Nickel Corp. (OTCQB: FPOCF)
VERDE BIO HLDGS INC. (OTCQB: VBHI)
Straightup Resources Inc. (OTCQB: STUPF)
Emerita Resources Corp. (OTCQB: EMOTF)
JUST KITCHEN HLDGS CORP. (OTCQB: JKHCF)
NEVADA KING GOLD CORP. (OTCQB: VKMTF)
Fiore Cannabis Ltd. (OTCQB: FIORF)
Tintra PLC (OTCQB: TNTAF)
Reflect Scientific, Inc. (OTCQB: RSCF)
Hemostemix Inc (OTCQB: HMTXF)
Nicola Mining Inc. (OTCQB: HUSIF)
SILVER HAMMER MNG CORP. (OTCQB: HAMRF)
Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (OTCQB: BTRMF)
NOBEL RES CORP. (OTCQB: NBTRF)
Zacatecas Silver Corp. (OTCQB: ZCTSF)
Graduates to an Exchange Listing
The following companies graduated to an exchange listing in October 2021:
Graduated from the OTCQX Best Market
Augmedix, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGX)
Graduated from the OTCQB Venture Market
Nutriband Inc.(Nasdaq: NTRB)
Generation Income Properties Inc. (Nasdaq: GIPR)
The Very Good Food Co Inc (Nasdaq: VGFC)
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: XRTX)
Alpine 4 Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPP)
OTC Markets
November 22, 2021
How the Amended SEC Rule 15c2-11 Affects Investors
SEC Rule 15c2-11, which governs the ability of a broker to publish quotes in OTC securities, became effective September 28, 2021. Cass Sanford, Associate General Counsel for OTC Markets Group, joined Benzinga for an exclusive conversation on the impact for investors. Watch now.
NewLake Capital Partners, Inc.
David Weinstein, CEO of NewLake Capital Partners (OTCQX: NLCP) joins the OTCQX Video Series at OTC Markets Group's NY headquarters. During the interview, David discusses: NewLake Capital's business model; Its portfolio of properties in terms of the diversification of dispensaries and cultivation facilities; The completion of its IPO and secondary trading on the OTCQX Market as the first cannabis REIT; and Key areas of strategic development in today's cannabis space. Watch now.
Grayscale Investments
Craig Salm, Head of Legal for Grayscale Investments (OTCQX: BCHG; ETCG; ETHE; GBTC; GDLC; GXLM; HZEN; LTCN; ZCSH) joined Jason Paltrowitz, OTC Markets Group EVP to discuss the launch of 3 new Grayscale products on OTCQX: Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust (OTCQX: GXLM), Grayscale Horizen Trust (OTCQX: HZEN) and Grayscale Zcash Trust (OTCQX: ZCSH). They also discuss the Grayscale product life cycle & the benefits of trading on OTCQX. Watch now.
2021 STA Conference
Cass Sanford, Associate General Counsel for OTC Markets Group, spoke with Stephanie Dumont, Executive Vice President and Head of Market Regulations & Transparency Services for FINRA, on FINRA's response to the market events and volatility experienced in the spring of 2021 and areas where FINRA is seeking industry input. Watch now.
Introducing Upgrades to the Qaravan Bank Analytics Platform
The latest enhancements broaden coverage, integrate market data and offer a more intuitive user experience. The upgraded offering now includes bank holding company data to provide clarity around the financial performance of banking entities as well as OTC market data to expand coverage of public banks. Learn more.
Premium Provider Directory
Our Premium Provider Directory offers access to providers across twelve categories, tailored to meet the specific needs of OTC Markets companies. Explore the profile pages to learn more about provider offerings as well as to access discounted rates and services, such as complimentary investor relations website set up and company profiles in publications for investors. View the Directory.
In November, OTC Markets Group welcomed Independent Investment Research LLC to the Research Providers category.
Monthly Trade Summary - October 2021
Market Designations Number
of Securities* Monthly
$ Volume Monthly $ Volume
per Security YTD $ Volume*
OTCQX 609 $18,531,239,414 $30,428,965 $197,962,516,491
OTCQB 1,147 $1,613,056,272 $1,406,326 $32,478,607,671
Pink 10,012 $33,023,279,908 $3,298,370 $375,025,718,215
Total 11,768 $53,167,575,594 $4,517,979 $605,466,842,377
*Data as of October 31, 2021
News
NewLake Capital Partners: History Does Not Repeat Itself, But It Rhymes - Seeking Alpha (October 12, 2021)
Amended SEC Rule 15c2-11 Impact | A More Transparent, Global OTC Markets - OTC Markets blog (October 15, 2021)
OTC Markets Group announces third quarter 2021 performance and quarterly rebalancing of the OTCQX and OTCQB indexes - Proactive Investors (October 18, 2021)
Grayscale riding high with three new trusts and a potential ETF - AMB Crypto (October 18, 2021)
Bradda Head Lithium to attract US shareholders with its intention to join the OTC Markets platform - Proactive Investors (October 20, 2021)
5 Principles to Improve Financial Benchmarking - Bank Director (November 2, 2021)
How the New SEC Rule 15c2-11 Affects Investors - Benzinga (November 2, 2021)
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCM) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release - Zacks (November 3, 2021)
Events
2021 New York Ship Finance Forum - New York, NY (November 18, 2021)
Canadian Issuers Looking for US Exposure: What you need to know Webinar with B. Riley and Odyssey Trust - virtual (November 22, 2021)
Mines & Money London 2021 - London, UK (December 1-2, 2021)
Annual OTCQX Issuers Forum - London, UK (December 2, 2021)
Bank Director's Acquire or Be Acquired Conference - Phoenix, AZ (January 30-February 1, 2022)
Contact events@otcmarkets.com for more information.
Virtual Investor Conferences
Join one of our Virtual Investor Conferences to hear live company presentations from senior executives in a range of industries. Recordings are available after the event.
Critical and Precious Metals Conference - archived recording (November 10-11, 2021)
Deutsche Bank Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference - archived recording (November 16-17, 2021)
Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference (December 2, 2021)
Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference (December 8-9, 2021)
New OTCQX and OTCQB Companies
Welcome to the companies that joined the OTCQX Best Market and the OTCQB Venture Market in October 2021:
The OTCQX Best Market
Vibe Growth Corporation (OTCQX: VIBEF)
Chill Brands Group PLC (OTCQX: ZOEIF)
E3 Metals Corp (OTCQX: EEMMF)
Goviex Uranium Inc (OTCQX: GVXXF)
Tartisan Nickel Corp. (OTCQX: TTSRF)
FYI Resources Limited (OTCQX: FYIRF)
Elevation Gold Mining Corporation (OTCQX: NHVCF)
Q.E.P. Co., Inc. (OTCQX: QEPC)
Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust (XLM) (OTCQX: GXLM)
Grayscale Horizen Trust (ZEN) (OTCQX: HZEN)
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) (OTCQX: ZCSH)
The OTCQB Venture Market
Cross River Ventures Corp. (OTCQB: CSRVF)
Digitalx Ltd. (OTCQB: DGGXF)
Odd Burger Corporation (OTCQB: GBLYF)
Mantaro Silver Corp. (OTCQB: MSLVF)
TrustBIX Inc. (OTCQB: TBIXF)
ScreenPro Security Inc. (OTCQB: SCRSF)
Cryptostar Corp. (OTCQB: CSTXF)
GlobeStar Therapeutics Corporation (OTCQB: GSTC)
Filament Health Corp. (OTCQB: FLHLF)
DLP RES INC. (OTCQB: DLPRF)
Farmhouse Inc. (OTCQB: FMHS)
Psyence Group Inc. (OTCQB: PSYGF)
Barsele Minerals Corp (OTCQB: BRSLF)
Bell Copper Corp. (OTCQB: BCUFF)
Legion Capital Corp (OTCQB: LGCP)
Big Ridge Gold Corp. (OTCQB: ALVLF)
Simply Better Brands Corp. (OTCQB: PKANF)
Network Media Group Inc. (OTCQB: NETWF)
EDISON BATTERY METALS CORP. (OTCQB: EDDYF)
ATAC Resources Ltd. (OTCQB: ATADF)
Willow Biosciences Inc. (OTCQB: CANSF)
St Georges Eco Mng Corp. (OTCQB: SXOOF)
Eden Research plc. (OTCQB: EDNSF)
Leet Technology Inc. (OTCQB: LTES)
MustGrow Biologics Corporation (OTCQB: MGROF)
PHARMADRUG INC. (OTCQB: LMLLF)
Small Pharma Inc. (OTCQB: DMTTF)
GZ6G Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: GZIC)
FPX Nickel Corp. (OTCQB: FPOCF)
VERDE BIO HLDGS INC. (OTCQB: VBHI)
Straightup Resources Inc. (OTCQB: STUPF)
Emerita Resources Corp. (OTCQB: EMOTF)
JUST KITCHEN HLDGS CORP. (OTCQB: JKHCF)
NEVADA KING GOLD CORP. (OTCQB: VKMTF)
Fiore Cannabis Ltd. (OTCQB: FIORF)
Tintra PLC (OTCQB: TNTAF)
Reflect Scientific, Inc. (OTCQB: RSCF)
Hemostemix Inc (OTCQB: HMTXF)
Nicola Mining Inc. (OTCQB: HUSIF)
SILVER HAMMER MNG CORP. (OTCQB: HAMRF)
Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (OTCQB: BTRMF)
NOBEL RES CORP. (OTCQB: NBTRF)
Zacatecas Silver Corp. (OTCQB: ZCTSF)
Graduates to an Exchange Listing
The following companies graduated to an exchange listing in October 2021:
Graduated from the OTCQX Best Market
Augmedix, Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGX)
Graduated from the OTCQB Venture Market
Nutriband Inc.(Nasdaq: NTRB)
Generation Income Properties Inc. (Nasdaq: GIPR)
The Very Good Food Co Inc (Nasdaq: VGFC)
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: XRTX)
Alpine 4 Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ALPP)
